MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Hemet
City Council Chamber
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
1. WORK STUDY— 4: 00 P. M.
2. CALL TO ORDER
The City Councilof the City of Hemetmet this date in a Work Studyat 4:02 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 450 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California with Mayor Males presiding.
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Males
Mayor Pro Tem Peterson
Council Members Kendrick, Krupa, Lilienthal
Staff Present:
City Manager: Mark Prestwich
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John Paul Maier
4. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - RULES OF DECORUM, RESOLUTION NO. 4545
5. WORK STUDY ITEMS
5. A Appointment of Two Candidates for the Hemet Public Library Board of Trustees Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5- 0, to appoint Joan Covi and Gayle Peterson to the Hemet Public Library Board of Trustees to fill the three- year terms of seats three and four.
5. 13 Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Budget Workshop II
Action:
Byconsensus, the CityCouncilreceivepresentationfor FiscalYear2024-25 BudgetWorkshop II.
6. ADJOURNMENT OF WORK STUDY
Mayor Males adjourned the meeting at 5:02 p.m.
7. CLOSED SESSION — 5: 00 P. M.
8. CALL TO ORDER
The CityCouncilof the Cityof Hemetmetthis date in a ClosedSessionat 5:03 p.m. in the City CouncilChamber, 450 E. LathamAvenue, Hemet, Californiawith MayorMalespresiding.
9. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Males
Mayor Pro Tem Peterson
Council Members Kendrick, Krupa, Lilienthal
Staff Present:
City Manager: Mark Prestwich
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John Paul Maier
10. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - RULES OF DECORUM, RESOLUTION NO. 4545 Mayor Males asked for Public Comments; no one spoke.
Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:05 p.m.
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS
11. A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE
LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation
Pursuant to Paragraph ( 2) of Subdivision ( d) of Section 54956. 9 Number of Cases ( 4)
11. 13 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957. 6
Agency Designated Representative: Mark Prestwich, City Manager Employee Organization: HMMA, HFFA, HPMA HPOA, HNSPEA, SEIU, and Unrepresented Employees
11. 0 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956. 8
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Property: APNS: 443-232-007 and 443-232-009Agency Negotiator: Mark Prestwich, City Manager or Designee
Negotiating Parties: City of Hemet and Undetermined
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
12. ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session was adjourned at 7: 34 p. m.
13. REGULAR MEETING - 7: 00 P. M.
14. CALL TO' ORDER
The CityCouncilof the Cityof Hemetmetthis datein a RegularSessionat 7:39 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 450 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California with Mayor Males presiding.
15. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Males
Mayor Pro Tem Peterson
Council Members Kendrick, Krupa, Lilienthal
Staff Present:
City Manager: Mark Prestwich
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John Paul Maier
16. INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Bob Beckett.
17. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Lilienthal.
18. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CityAttorneyGrahamstatedsettlementdirectionwas providedas 5-0 for Item11.A for two (2) cases from the 6:00 p.m. Closed Session.
18. A City Attorney's Report regarding Closed Session
19. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Males asked for Public Comments, the following citizen spoke: Matt McPherson, Alexander Yepremian, Patricia Yepremian, Kevin Speir, Ann Smith, and Terry Larned.
19. A Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda: Consent and Discussion Items
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19. 13 Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda, but within Jurisdictional Matter
20. PRESENTATIONS
Council Member Krupa expressed gratitude to the late Bille Anne Goff for her years of commitment to the community.
20. A Tribute to Billie Anne Goff
The Mayor Mentees provided a presentation on Municipal Government.
20. 13 Presentation by the Mayor Mentees on Municipal Government MayorProTem PetersonpresentedTerryLamedthe Proclamationfor MemorialDay.
20. 0 Proclamation for Memorial Day
Council Member Kendrick presented Bob Beckett the Proclamation for National Month of Prayer.
20. D Proclamation for National Month of Prayer
21. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
21. A A Public Hearing to Consider Objections to the Proposed Weed Abatement on Private Property and Consideration of a Resolution Ordering Abatement of Weeds, RubbishandRefuseUponParkwaysOr PrivatePropertyWithintheCity of Hemet
Mayor Males opened the Public Hearing.
No one spoke.
Mayor Males closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED5-0, to adopt a ResolutionOf The City CouncilOf The City Of Hemet, California, OrderingAbatementOfWeeds, RubbishAndRefuseUponParkwaysOr PrivatePropertyWithin the City of Hemet.
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21. 13 A Resolution of the City Council, of the City of Hemet, California, Re -Adopting General Plan Amendment 21-001 Updating General Plan Chapter 11 Housing Element in Compliance with State Mandated Requirements for the 6th Cycle Housing Element ( 2021- 2029).
Environmental: The City has analyzed this proposed project and has determined that it is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) under section 15061( b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment
Mayor Males opened the Public Hearing.
No one spoke.
Mayor Males closed the Public Hearing.
In response to City Council deliberations, City Attorney clarified a revision to Section 3 of the Resolution and recommended a revised Motion.
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. Receive and consider the staff report and attached documentation related to the proposed General Plan Amendment ( GPA 21- 001); and
2. Open the public hearing and receive comments and testimony from all interested parties, and Close the public hearing, discuss and deliberate on the proposed (GPA 21-001); and
3. Adopt a Resolution 2024-065 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, to Re - Adopt General Plan Amendment ( GPA 21- 001) for the Revised 6th Cycle Housing Element ( 2021- 2029), with the revision to Section 3 of the Resolution below as recommended by the City Attorney.
4. Direct Staff to File a Notice of Exemption with the State Clearinghouse and the Riverside County Clerk.
Section 3. City Manager Authority. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager to make minor modifications or amendments to the Housing Element as may be necessaryto complywith any commentsor recommendationsfrom the CaliforniaDepartment of Housing and Community Development ( HCD) to obtain certification. The modifications or amendments authorized herein shall be limited to those necessary to comply with HCD' s comments and recommendations. Any substantial changes that significantly alter the content or intent of the Housing Element shall be brought back to the City Council for review and approval.
The City Manager shall keep the City Council informed of any modifications or amendments made to the Housing Element and provide a summary report upon obtaining HCD certification.
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21. 0 An Ordinance of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Various Sections of Chapter90 (Zoning) of the MunicipalCodein accordancewith HousingState Law and the City's Housing Element, including Article XXVII. Overlay Zones, Article X. Special Housing Classifications, and Hemet Municipal Code Section 90-893 Permitted Uses for Emergency Shelter Overlay Zone at the Valley Restart Shelter; and Amendment to Article X. Special Housing Classifications relatedto OrdinanceNo. 2023-2015for EmergencySleepingCabinsat Valley Restart.
Environmental: The City has analyzed this proposed project and has determined that it is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) under section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The ordinance is also exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines 15269(c) as it is an action "necessaryto preventor mitigatean emergency." Specifically, the proposed ordinance is designed to mitigate the City's shelter crisis, as declared by the City Council on September 25, 2018 ( Resolution No. 4837) under Government Code § 8698 et seq.
Mayor Males opened the Public Hearing.
No one spoke.
Mayor Males closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. Open a public hearing and take testimony, if any; and
2. Waivefull reading, read by title only, and introducean Ordinanceof the City of Hemet, California, Amending Various Sections of Chapter 90 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code in accordance with Housing State Law and the City's Housing Element, including Article XXVII. Overlay Zones, Article X. Special Housing Classifications, and Hemet Municipal CodeSection90-893 PermittedUsesfor EmergencyShelterOverlayZone at the Valley Restart Shelter; and Amendment to Article X. Special Housing Classifications related to OrdinanceNo. 2023-2015for EmergencySleepingCabinsat ValleyRestart.
3. Direct staff to file a Notice of Determination with the State Clearinghouse and the Riverside County Clerk.
22. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the removal of Items 22. C, 22. D, 22. 1-1,
22. 1, and 22. J for separate consideration.
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22. A Approval of the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2024, and May 14, 2024
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 23, 2024, and May 14, 2024.
22. B A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving a Funding/Cooperative Agreement Between the City of Hemet and Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for the Design and Construction of the West Hemet Master Drainage Plan Line C, Stage 3, Storm Drain Facility and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement in the Final Form and Format as Approved by the City Attorney
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 066 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving a Funding/Cooperative Agreement Between the City of Hemet and RiversideCountyFloodControlandWaterConservationDistrictforthe DesignandConstruction of the West Hemet Master Drainage Plan Line C, Stage 3, Storm Drain Facility and Authorizing the City Managerto Executethe Agreementin the FinalFormand Formatas Approvedby the City Attorney.
22. 0 Fiscal Year 2023 State Homeland Security Grant Program Award - CHOG Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. Adopt a Resolution 2024- 074 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, acceptingthe FY2023GrantFundingof $67,000fromthe CaliforniaOfficeof Emergency Services ( CaIOES), for Countywide HazMat Operational Group ( CHOG) Hazardous Materials Emergency Response equipment and training for the period of April 25, 2024 to April 2, 2025, and
2. Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Establish Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations in Public Safety Fund # 232 in the amount of $ 67, 000 for the Grant Performance Period.
Action:
22. D A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Increase a Purchase Order for Automotive and Truck Parts with Napa Auto Parts by $ 10, 000 to a Total Amount of $ 60, 000 Utilizing Sourcewell Contract # 032521 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Purchase Order
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MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5- 0, to adopt a Resolution 2024-067 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Increase a Purchase Order for Automotive and Truck Parts with Napa Auto Parts by $ 10, 000 to a Total Amount of $ 60, 000 Utilizing Sourcewell Contract # 032521 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Purchase Order.
22. E Subordination Request Relating to Proposed Issuance of Tax Allocation RefundingBondsby the SuccessorAgencyto the RedevelopmentAgencyfor the County of Riverside to Refund Outstanding Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds for Desert Communities Redevelopment Project Area to Achieve Debt Service Savings
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution2024-068 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, authorizing the City Manager or their designee to sign the acknowledgment SubordinationRequestrelatingto the proposedissuanceof tax allocationrefundingbondsby the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for the County of Riverside to refund outstanding tax allocation refunding bonds for Desert Communities Redevelopment Project Area to achieve debt service savings.
22. F A Resolutionof the CityCouncilof the Cityof Hemet, California, Adoptinga List of Projects for FY 2024-2025 Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution2024-069 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Adopting a List of Projects for FY 2024-2025 Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
22. G Second Readingand Adoptionof Ordinance2033, An Ordinanceof the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending the Hemet Municipal Code to Authorize Storefront Commercial Cannabis Businesses
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED5-0, to waivefurther readingand adopt Ordinance2033, An Ordinanceof the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending the Hemet Municipal Code to Authorize Storefront Commercial Cannabis Businesses.
22. 1-1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Agreement with Tyler Technologies for CIP 5672 - Enterprise Resource Planning ERP) Financial Software System, and Authorizing the Addition of Temporary City Council Meeting
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Personnel to the Administrative Services Department to Assist With the Transition
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5- 0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 070 approving the agreement with Tyler Technologies for CIP 5672 - ERP Financial Software System in an amount Not to Exceed 3,625,947.57 over ten years, authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents related to the Agreement, including a contingency of up to 4% ($ 145, 000) of the contract agreement amount if necessary, and authorizing the addition of temporary personnel to the Administrative Services Department to assist with the transition.
22. 1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Increase Appropriations in the Amount of 158, 711 in the Code Enforcement Program of Fund 120, Community Development, for Salaries and Fringe Benefits and Transfer Appropriations of 158, 711 Within Fund 240, Community Development Block Grant, From the Code Enforcement Project 240- 3350 to the CDBG Holding Account 240- 3853- 5500
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5- 0, to adopt a Resolution 2024-071 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Increase Appropriations in the Amount of $ 158,711 in the Code Enforcement Program of Fund 120, Community Development, for Salaries and Fringe Benefits and Transfer Appropriations of $ 158, 711 Within Fund 240, Community Development Block Grant, From the Code Enforcement Project 240-3350 to the CDBG Holding Account 240- 3853- 5500.
22. J A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet Approving the Agreement with Tyler Technologies for CIP 2404 - Enterprise Permitting & Licensing ( EPL) Software in the Amount Not to Exceed $ 2, 610, 164 over 10 years, Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents related to the Agreement including additional expenditures of up to 3% ($ 78, 300) of the Agreement amount if necessary and Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Establish Supplemental Appropriations for Implementation Costs totaling $ 900, 329 for CIP 2404
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. Adopt a Resolution 2024- 072 of the City Council of the City of Hemet approving the agreement with Tyler Technologies for CIP 2404 Enterprise Permitting & Licensing ( EPL) Software in the Amount Not to Exceed $ 2, 610, 164 over 10 years and; City Council Meeting
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2. AuthorizingtheCityManagertoexecutealldocumentsrelatedto theAgreementincluding additional expenditures of up to 3% ($ 78,300) of the Agreement amount if necessary, and;
3. Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to increase Supplemental Appropriations for Implementation Costs totaling $ 900, 329 for CIP 2404.
23. DISCUSSION -- ACTION ITEMS
23. A Approval of City Council Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Strategic Plan Action Items Action:
By consensus, the Council received the City Council Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Strategic Plan Action Items.
23. B A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Purchase of Real Property Located at 204- 208 E. Florida Avenue and 108 N.
Harvard Street ( APN 443- 323- 007) in an Amount Not to Exceed One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($ 1,500, 000) and Approving the Purchase of Real Property Located at 222 E. Florida Avenue ( APN 443- 232- 009) in an Amount Not to Exceed Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($ 350, 000) Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR MALES, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, to approve staff recommendation with contingencies for the Theater Board fund the over - cost difference over time, to be brought back at a future council meeting.
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR MALES, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024-073 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Purchase of Real Property Located at 204-208 E. Florida Avenue and 108 N. Harvard Street APN 443- 323- 007) in an Amount Not to Exceed One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars 1,500,000) and Approving the Purchase of Real Property Located at 222 E. Florida Avenue APN 443- 232- 009) in an Amount Not to Exceed Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars 350, 000); and authorizing the City Manager to additional expenditures up to $ 50, 000 which are necessary for the purchase of this Property, with the contingencies for the Theater Board to fundthe over -cost differenceovertime, andto be broughtbackat a futurecouncilmeeting.
24. CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Males asked for Council Comments. Council Member Kendrick, Council Member Krupa, Council Member Lilienthal, Mayor Pro Tem Peterson, and Mayor Males gave reports.
CITY MANAGER PRESTWICH
None.
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25. ADJOURNMENT
Therebeing no further business, MayorMalesadjournedthe meetingat 11:11 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on June 11, 2024.
Mayor Males
ATTEST:
John P. Maier, MMC
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