MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Hemet
City Council Chamber
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
1. CLOSED SESSION — 4: 30 P. M.
2. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met this date in a Closed Session at 4:30 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 Mayor Males asked for Public Comments; no one spoke.
City Attorney Graham requested to add the item Conference With Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation — Significant Exposure to Litigation to the Closed Session Items.
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5- 0, to: add Conference With Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation — Significant Exposure to Litigation to the Closed Session Items.
Council recessed into Closed Session at 4: 32 p. m.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5. A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Paragraph ( 2) of Subdivision ( d) of Section 54956. 9 In Re City of Hemet v. Southern California Edison Company, et. al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STVC30891
5. 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
5. 0 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956. 8
Property: APNS: 443- 232- 007 and 443- 232- 009
Agency Negotiator: Mark Prestwich, City Manager or Designee Negotiating Parties: City of Hemet and Undetermined
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
5. D PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title of Position: City Manager
5. E CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation
Pursuant to Paragraph ( 2) of Subdivision ( d) of Section 54956. 9 Number of Cases ( 1)
6. ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session was adjourned at 7: 04 P. M.
7. REGULAR MEETING - 7: 00 P. M.
8. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met this date in a Regular Session at 7:06 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 450 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California with Mayor Males presiding.
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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. INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Dale Dieleman.
11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Kendrick.
12. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Graham stated by consensus, the City Council directed settlement direction for 5.A from the 4:30 p.m. Closed Session.
12. A City Attorney' s Report regarding Closed Session
13. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Males asked for Public Comments, the following citizens spoke: Sharon Morris, Mick Sobczak, Shaul Rosen- Rager, Pat Gregory, and Kathryn Fletcher.
13. A Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda: Consent and Discussion Items
13. 13 Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda, but within Jurisdictional Matter
14. PRESENTATION
Council Member Lilienthal presented the Proclamation for Juneteenth Independence Day to Trish McThor and Carrol Givens.
14. A Proclamation for Juneteenth Independence Day
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Action:
15. A An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Making Minor Revisions to Chapter 66 ( Streets and Sidewalks) Article II ( Excavations) and Adding Section 66-42 (Moratorium) to the Hemet Municipal Code City Council Meeting
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MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. Open a public hearing and take testimony, if any; and
2. Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce An Ordinance 2035 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Making Minor Revisions to Chapter 66 ( Streets and Sidewalks) Article II (Excavations) and Adding Section 66- 42 ( Moratorium) to the Hemet Municipal Code.
15. 13 Consideration of Approval of Draft Community Development Block Grant CDBG) 2024/ 25 Annual Action Plan
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. Conduct a public hearing to elicit comments of citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties regarding the draft CDBG 2024/ 25 Annual Action Plan;
2. Approve the document and authorize the City Manager to sign the certifications for submission on or before August 1, 2024, to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD), and to amend the Annual Action Plan to strikethrough the language regarding the code enforcement program.
16. RECEIVE AND FILE
16. A The City of Hemet Warrant Registers Dated April 18, 2024, in the amount of 3,056,416. 70, and May 2, 2024, in the amount of $ 1, 218, 670. 76. The Payroll Periods of April 1, 2024 — April 14, 2024, in the amount of $ 891, 379. 64, and April 15, 2024 — April 28, 2024, in the amount of $ 894, 682. 47 Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the City of Hemet Warrant Registers.
17. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5- 0, to approve the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item 17. A for separate consideration and noting the recusal of Council Members from specified sections due to conflicts of interests: Council Member Kendrick recusing from District 20B Orchard ( Item 17.13), Council Member Lilienthal recusing from Districts 17-1 Original Districts ( Item 17.0 & 17. E), Mayor Pro Tem Peterson recusing from Districts 19-5 Heartland ( Item 17.0 & 17. E), Mayor Males recusing from District 15 Original Districts ( Item 17. 0 & 17. E).
17. A Approval of the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2024 Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 28, 2024, as amended.
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17. 13 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for Existing Streetlight Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024-075 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, InitiatingProceedingsfor the Annual Levy of Assessmentsfor ExistingStreetlight Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025.
17. 0 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Declaring its Intention for the Levy and Collection of Assessments, Preliminarily Approving the Engineer's Report, and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing for the Existing Streetlight Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0 to adopt a Resolution 2024-076 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Declaring its Intention for the Levy and Collection of Assessments, Preliminarily Approving the Engineer's Report, and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing for the Existing Streetlight Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025.
17. D A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for the Existing Landscape Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024-077 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for the Existing Landscape Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025.
17. E A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, for Declaring its Intention for the Levy and Collection of Assessments, Preliminarily Approving the Engineer's Report, and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing for the Existing Landscape Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024-078 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, for Declaring its Intention for the Levy and Collection of Assessments, Preliminarily Approvingthe Engineer's Report, andAppointinga Time and Placefor a PublicHearingfor the Existing Landscape Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
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17. F A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving and Ordering the Summary Vacation of Existing Right -of -Way for Olympia Way Action:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Adopta Resolution2024-079 of the CityCouncilof the Cityof Hemet, Californiaapprovingand ordering the summary vacation of existing right-of-way for Olympia Way.
17. G Resolution(s) of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Calling and Giving Notice of Holding a Consolidated Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Hemet on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for City Treasurer and Members of the City Council in District One ( 1) District Three ( 3), and District Four ( 4) for Four - Year Terms
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. Adopt a Resolution 2024-080 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the Election of the Office of City Council District 1, District 3, and District 4, as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities; and
2. Adopt a Resolution 2024-081 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Calling and Giving Notice of a General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the Election of the Office of City Council Member in District 1, District 3, and District 4; and Requesting the Registrar of Voters, County of Riverside to Conduct the Election; and
3. Adopt a Resolution 2024-082 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates Statements Submitted to the Voters at the General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024.
17. 1-1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting the FY2023 Grant Funding of $ 12,883 from the State Homeland Security Grant Program ( SHSP), Administered through Riverside County Emergency Management Departmentfor CERT, and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Establish Appropriations in Public Safety Fund # 232 for the Grant Performance Period
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL,
CARRIED 5- 0, to:
SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON,
Adopt a Resolution 2024-083 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, accepting the grant from the State Homeland Security Grant Program administered City Council Meeting
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through the Riverside County Emergency Management Department for CERT in the amount of $ 12,883 for the period of April 9, 2024 to May 31, 2025.
2. Authorize the Finance Director to establish appropriations in the Public Safety Grant Fund # 232 to reflect the award amount of $ 12, 883 under CERT.
17. 1 Approval of City Council Fiscal Year 2024-25 Strategic Plan Action Items Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Council Fiscal Year 2024-25 Strategic Plan Action Items.
17. J SecondReadingandAdoptionof Ordinance2034, an 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 Code Section 90- 893 Permitted Uses for Emergency Shelter Overlay Zone at the Valley Restart Shelter; and Amendment to Article X. Special Housing Classifications related to Ordinance No. 2023-2015 for Emergency Sleeping Cabins at Valley Restart.
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED5-0, to waivefurtherreadingand adoptOrdinance2034, an Ordinanceof the Cityof Hemet, California, Amending Various Sections of Chapter 90 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code in accordancewith HousingState Law and the City's HousingElement, includingArticle XXVII.
OverlayZones, ArticleX. SpecialHousingClassifications, and HemetMunicipalCodeSection 90-893 Permitted Uses for Emergency Shelter Overlay Zone at the Valley Restart Shelter; and Amendment to Article X. Special Housing Classifications related to Ordinance No. 2023-2015 for Emergency Sleeping Cabins at Valley Restart.
18. DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS
18. A A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, for the Approval of the Telephone and Network Modernization CIP 5738 by Executing Agreements with RingCentral Incorporated for Unified Communications as a Service ( UCaaS) over 5 years in the Amount of $ 372, 288. 40; Execute Agreements with ICS Intelesys Incorporated for UCaaS system integration and installation, network cable installation and remediation, Local Area Network LAN) wired and wireless hardware replacement and five years of wireless licensing in the amount of $611,317.06; Approve an Agreement Addendum with Communication Strategies, LLC for Project Management Services in the Amount of $ 67, 518. 75; Approve a 15% contingency in the amount of $ 103, 031. 50; and Authorizethe City Managerto Executethese Agreements, PurchaseOrders, Annual Invoices, and all Other Supporting Documents Related to these Agreements
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Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED5-0, to adopta Resolution2024-084of the City Councilof the Cityof Hemet, for the Approvalof theTelephoneand NetworkModernizationCIP5738by ExecutingAgreementswith RingCentral Incorporated for Unified Communications as a Service ( UCaaS) over 5 years in the Amount of $372,288. 40; Execute Agreements with ICS Intelesys Incorporated for UCaaS system integration and installation, network cable installation and remediation, Local Area Network LAN) wired and wireless hardware replacement and five years of wireless licensing in the amount of $ 611, 317. 06; Approve an Agreement Addendum with Communication Strategies, LLC for Project Management Services in the Amount of $ 67,518. 75; Approve a 15% contingency in the amount of $ 103,031. 50; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute these Agreements, Purchase Orders, Annual Invoices, and all Other Supporting Documents Related to these Agreements.
18. 13 A Resolutionof the City Councilof the City of Hemet, California, Adoptingthe Storm Drain and DrainageDesign Manual, a Replacementof the Currently Adopted Storm Drain Development Standards, Storm Drain Criteria and Drainage Design Manual
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED5-0, to adopt a Resolution2024-085 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, adopting the Storm Drain and Drainage Design Manual, a replacement of the currently adopted Storm Drain Development Standards, Storm Drain Criteria and Drainage Design Manual.
18. 0 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Ordering the Submissionto the QualifiedElectorsof the Cityof Hemetan OrdinanceRelating to Transient Occupancy Tax at the General Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, and Other Related Matters; Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Setting Deadlines for Filing Written Arguments Regardingthe CityInitiatedTransientOccupancyTax Measureanddirectingthe City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis in the Form Attached as Attachment 2
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED5-0, to continuethe itemto the nextCityCouncilRegularMeetingto be heldonJune 25, 2024, and designate Council Members Krupa and Lilienthal to work with staff revise the question for the City Initiated Transient Occupancy Tax Measure.
19. 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.
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Mayor Males requested adding two items: Amendment to Cannabis Ordinance and Consideration of Boy's and Girls Club to a future Special Meeting or next available Regular Meeting.
CITY MANAGER PRESTWICH
City ManagerPrestwichannouncedthe Hemet LogisticsWest ScopingMeetingon June 13, 2024 at 6: 00 p. m., highlighted that the next Measure U Meeting will be on June 18, 2024, and noted that the Hemet Beautification Contest will run from May 9, 2024 to August 4, 2024,
18. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Males adjourned the meeting at 9:28 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on June 25, 2024.
APPROVAL:
Joe Males
Mayor
ATTEST:
John P. Maier, MMC
City Clerk
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