Hemet City Council
August 13, 2024

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CITY OF HEMET RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX 3
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of August, 2024. ____________________________
Joe Males, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk

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I, John Paul Maier, City Clerk of the City of Hemet, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Hemet City Council on the 13th day of August, 2024, and was passed by the following vote:

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ABSENT: Council Members:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk

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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting

STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council Meeting - Aug 13 2024
Department: Finance
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
Tiffany Barnett, Acting Administrative Services Director; ☐ Receive and File ☒ Consent Calendar ☐ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing TITLE:

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Add an Additional Position of Payroll/Human Resources Specialist to the Position Listing for FY 2024-25 and Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Establish Supplemental Appropriations of $23,200 Into the Administrative Services Department Payroll Program RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:

Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Add an Additional Payroll/Human Resources Specialist position to the Position Listing for FY 2024- 25 and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Establish Supplemental Appropriations of $23,200 into the Administrative Services Department Payroll Program.

BACKGROUND:

The Payroll/Human Resources Specialist position, under general supervision, performs technical detailed accounting work in the preparation, reconciliation and reporting of payroll, and provides support to Human Resources functions and services including classification, compensation and benefits administration.

ANALYSIS:

The position of Payroll/Human Resources Specialist is a critical position within the City. In addition to ensuring that employees are paid accurately and in a timely manner, the position performs complex account reconciliations, processes medical insurance payments to both active and retired employees, CalPERS reporting and Federal and State tax reporting among several other detail oriented duties.

DISCUSSION:

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The current Payroll/Human Resources Specialist has announced their retirement in March 2025 after serving the City for 18 years. Because this position is such an intricate and crucial position to City it is imperative to coordinate significant time to allow for side-by-side training.

The goal is to hire a companion position that will mirror the Payroll/Human Resources Specialist to learn all tasks, including the day-to-day activities and monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting process, to outside agencies such as CalPERS and Federal and State tax reporting bureaus. This companion position will become the new Payroll/Human Resources Specialist upon the current position's retirement. Upon the Payroll/Human Resources Specialist's retirement, the companion position will be removed from the position listing, leaving one Payroll/Human Resources Specialist.

With the City's new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software implementation, the City team needs to have subject matter experts well versed in the software's legacy modules to be able to adequately crosswalk over to the new software's modules. Having someone within the legacy Payroll module with as much training time as possible is crucial to the overall success of the implementation.

It is estimated that this companionship position would allow approximately 5 to 6 months of in-depth training, which would benefit the organization as a whole and provide a more seamless transition.

The cost of this additional position for a six-month period is approximately $63,200. Within the ERP Project budget, there has been $40,000 per year appropriated for assistance with payroll. This funding will go towards the approximate cost, reducing the need to additional appropriations to only $23,200.

STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:

GOAL FIVE: ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
To identify the work needed inside the City organization to effectively provide services to the community and ensure financial stability.

Objective 1: Operate in a financially sustainable manner.

Objective 2: Evaluate existing practices to ensure continuity with industry best practices.

Objective 3: Provide Council with policies that are consistent while lessening liabilities.

Objective 4: Increase employee retention by training and creating a positive workplace.

Objective 5: Streamline fire prevention coordination efforts.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The addition of this position for approximately six-months is $63,200; however, since this position will be assisting in the ERP conversion, additional payroll staffing appropriations in the amount of $40,000 will be used to offset this cost, reducing the General Fund impact to $23,200 under the Administrative Services Department's Payroll Program.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Attachment 1 Payroll_HR Specialist Resolution

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CITY OF HEMET RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX 1
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CITY OF HEMET

HEMET, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-xxx

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO ADD AN ADDITIONAL POSITION OF

PAYROLL/HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST TO THE
POSITION LISTING FOR FY 2024-25 AND AUTHORIZE

THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR TO

ESTABLISH SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS OF
$63,200 IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

DEPARTMENT PAYROLL PROGRAM
The City Council of the City of Hemet, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the Payroll/Human Resources Specialist position, under general supervision, performs technical detailed accounting work in the preparation, reconciliation and reporting of payroll, and provides support to Human Resources functions and services including classification, compensation and benefits administration; and
WHEREAS, the position of Payroll/Human Resources Specialist is a critical position within the City. In addition to ensuring that employees are paid accurately and in a timely manner, the position performs complex account reconciliations, processes medical insurance payments to both active and retired employees, CalPERS reporting and Federal and State tax reporting among several other detail-oriented duties; and WHEREAS, the current Payroll/Human Resources Specialist has announced their retirement in March 2025 after serving the City for 18 years. Because this position

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is such a intricate and crucial position to City is it imperative to coordinate significant time to allow for side-by-side training; and
WHEREAS, the goal is to hire a companion position that will mirror the Payroll/Human Resources Specialist to learn all tasks, including the day-to-day activities, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting process to outside agencies such as, CalPERS, Federal and State tax reporting bureaus. This companion position will become the new Payroll/Human Resources Specialist upon the current position's retirement. Upon the Payroll/Human Resources Specialist's retirement, the companion position will be removed from the position listing, leaving one Payroll/Human Resources Specialist; and
WHEREAS, with the City's new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software implementation, the City team needs to have subject matter experts well versed in the software's legacy modules to be able to adequately crosswalk over to the new software's modules. Having someone within the legacy Payroll module with as much training time as possible is crucial to the overall success of the implementation; and WHEREAS, it is estimated that this companionship position would allow approximately 5 to 6 months of in-depth training which would benefit the organization as a whole and provide a more seamless transition. The cost of this additional position for a six-month period would cost the City approximately $63,200.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. EFFECTIVE DATE - This Resolution shall become effective on August 13, 2024.

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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of August, 2024. ____________________________
Joe Males, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk

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I, John Paul Maier, City Clerk of the City of Hemet, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Hemet City Council on the 13th day of August, 2024, and was passed by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk

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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting

STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council Meeting - Aug 13 2024
Department: Finance
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
Tiffany Barnett, Acting Administrative Services Director; ☐ Receive and File ☒ Consent Calendar ☐ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing TITLE:

A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Hemet, California, Authorizing The City Manager Or Designee To Execute All Related Documents To The Governor's Office Of Emergency Services (CalOES) For The Fire Management Assistance Grant 5451 For The Fairview Fire RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:

Approve a resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, authorizing the City Manager or Designee to execute all related documents to the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) for the Fire Management Assistance Grant 5451 for the Fairview Fire.

BACKGROUND:

The Fairview Fire ignited on September 5, 2022, during the 2022 California wildfire season near Bautista Canyon Road and Fairview Avenue in the unincorporated county area of Hemet. The fire grew quickly growing to the south and west into the communities of Cactus Valley, south Hemet, and Sage, as well as burning south and east into the Bautista and Blackburn Canyons and the Red Mountain area on the south-west side of the San Jacinto District of the San Bernardino National Forest. There was a severe heat wave that plagued much of the southwest throughout early September and, due to the extreme weather conditions, the fire grew to a deadly and destructive level within several hours of igniting.

Due to the dramatic and explosive growth of the wildfire in such a short period of time, authorities recognized the immediate need for all surrounding rural communities to evacuate. An evacuation center was set up at Tahquitz High School and later, due to further evacuations, an additional evacuation center was set up at the Temecula Community Center.

California secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources for the Fairview Fire in Riverside County.

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DISCUSSION:

A coordinated mutual aid emergency response was led by Cal OES Fire and Rescue and CAL Fire personnel working in concert with state and local agencies. Both the Hemet Fire Department and Hemet Police Department were part of the mutual aid efforts.

The FMAG, which is provided through the President’s Disaster Relief Fund on a cost-share basis, enables local, state, and tribal agencies responding to the fire to apply for reimbursement of 75 percent of their eligible fire suppression costs. The program, which is administered through the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), provides rapid financial assistance to communities impacted by fires.

In order for Cal OES to process the request for reimbursement for the City of Hemet's expenses related to the Fairview Fire, the four documents listed below will need to be submitted and signed by the City Manager.
 AA form - List of Authorized Agents
 Cal OES 89 form - Project Assurances for Federal Assistance  FFATA Financial Disclosure - Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Report  Cal OES 130 form - Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies Staff is recommending the City Council adopt the Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all related documents to the Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the Fairview Fire - Fire Management Assistance Grant 5451.

STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:

GOAL FIVE: ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
To identify the work needed inside the City organization to effectively provide services to the community and ensure financial stability.

Objective 1: Operate in a financially sustainable manner.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no General Fund impact associated with this staff report.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Attachment 1 Resolution for FMAG Fairview Fire Grant 2024-08-13 Attachment 2 Cal OES 89 2024-08-13
Attachment 3 FFATA - Financial Disclosure 2024-08-13
Attachment 4 Cal OES 130 2024-08-13
Attachment 5 AA Form 2024-08-13

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CITY OF HEMET RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX 1
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CITY OF HEMET

HEMET, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-xxx

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED
DOCUMENTS TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF
EMERGENCY SERVICES (CalOES) FOR THE FIRE
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT 5451 FOR THE

FAIRVIEW FIRE
The City Council of the City of Hemet, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City Manager or Administrative Services Director is hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of the City of Hemet, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, this application and to file it with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, for the purpose of obtaining federal assistance for any existing or future grant program, including, but not limited to any of the following:

Federally declared Disaster (DR), Fire Mitigation Assistance Grant (FMAG), California State Only Disaster (CDAA), Immediate Services Program (ISP), Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Legislative Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan (LPDM) under Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert R. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or state financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act.

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CITY OF HEMET RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX 2
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Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMA), under Section 1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968.

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) 42 U.S. Code 7704(b)(2)(A)(ix) and 42 U.S. Code 7704 (b)(2) National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program; and also The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, Div. F. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2018, Pub. L. No. 115-141 California Early Earthquake Warning (CEEW) under CA Gov Code – Gov, Title 2 Div. 1, Chapter 7, Article 5, Sections 8587.8, 8587.11, 8587.12; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hemet, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, hereby authorizes its agent(s) to provide information to the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for all matters pertaining to such state disaster assistance the assurances and agreements required.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. FINDINGS - The recitals set forth above are hereby adopted as findings in support of this Resolution.

SECTION 2. DETERMINES - This is a disaster/grant-specific resolution and is effective only for disaster/grant number(s): 5451.

SECTION 3. ORDERS - The City Manager or Administrative Services Director is authorized to execute all related documents to the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) for the Fire Management Assistance Grant 5451 for the Fairview Fire.

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SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE - This Resolution shall become effective on August 13, 2024.

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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of August, 2024. ____________________________
Joe Males, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk

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I, John Paul Maier, City Clerk of the City of Hemet, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Hemet City Council on the 13th day of August, 2024, and was passed by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

PROJECT ASSURANCES FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
OES-FPD-089 (Rev. 10-2022)

RECOVERY DIRECTORATE

FINANCIAL PROCESSING DIVISION

Disaster No:

Cal OES ID No:

UEI No:

PROJECT ASSURANCES FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
SUBRECIPIENT’S NAME:
(Name of Organization)
PRIMARY MAILING ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE:

TELEPHONE: FAX NUMBER:

CA ASSEMBLY DIST: CA SENATE DIST: U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DIST:

Visit sos.ca.gov/elections/who-are-my-representatives to find your district number.

AUTHORIZED AGENT:

TITLE:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

ASSURANCES – CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
Note: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to all your projects. If you have questions, please contact the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. Further, certain federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified.

As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the subrecipient named above:

1. Has the legal authority to apply for federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the nonfederal share of project costs) to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of the project described in this application.

2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, Federal Office of Inspector General 2 CFR 200.336, and if appropriate, the state, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the assistance; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

PROJECT ASSURANCES FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
OES-FPD-089 (Rev. 10-2022)

RECOVERY DIRECTORATE

FINANCIAL PROCESSING DIVISION

3. Will not dispose of, modify the use of, or change the terms of the real property title, or other interest in the site and facilities without permission and instructions from the awarding agency. Will record the federal interest in the title of real property in accordance with awarding agency directives and will include a covenant in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part with federal assistance funds to assure nondiscrimination during the useful life of the project.

4. Will comply with the requirements of the assistance-awarding agency with regard to the drafting, review and approval of construction plans and specifications.

5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate engineering supervision at the construction site to ensure that the complete work conforms with the approved plans and specifications and will furnish progress reports and such other information as may be required by the assistance awarding agency or state.

6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency.

7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gains.

8. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 4801 et seq.), which prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residential structures.

9. Will comply with all federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L 88- 352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1683 and 1685-1686) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. § 794) which prohibit discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 6101-6107) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 93-255) as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616) as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) §§ 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. 290 dd- 3 and 290 ee-3) as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

PROJECT ASSURANCES FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
OES-FPD-089 (Rev. 10-2022)

RECOVERY DIRECTORATE

FINANCIAL PROCESSING DIVISION

1968 (42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for federal assistance is being made, and (j) the requirements on any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application.

10. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provides for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of federal and federally assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of federal participation in purchases.

11. Will comply with the flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $5,000 or more.

12. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.O. 91-190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved state management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. §§ 1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of federal actions to State (Clean Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93-523); and (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (P.O. 93-205).

13. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. §§ 1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.

14. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and preservation of historic properties), and the Archeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a-1 et seq.).

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

PROJECT ASSURANCES FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
OES-FPD-089 (Rev. 10-2022)

RECOVERY DIRECTORATE

FINANCIAL PROCESSING DIVISION

15. Will comply with Standardized Emergency Management (SEMS) requirements as stated in the California Emergency Services Act, Government Code, Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 2, Section 8607.1(e) and CCR Title 19, Sections 2445, 2446, 2447, and 2448.

16. Subrecipients expending $750,000 or more in federal grant funds annually are required to secure an audit pursuant to OMB Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984 and the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996.

17. Will disclose in writing any potential conflict of interest to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in accordance with §200.112.

18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other federal laws, Executive Orders, regulations and policies governing this program.

19. Has requested through the State of California, federal financial assistance to be used to perform eligible work approved in the subrecipient application for federal assistance. Will, after the receipt of federal financial assistance, through the State of California, agree to the following:
a. The state warrant covering federal financial assistance will be deposited in a special and separate account and will be used to pay only eligible costs for projects described above.
b. To return to the State of California such part of the funds so reimbursed pursuant to the above numbered application, which are excess to the approved actual expenditures as accepted by final audit of the federal or state government.
c. In the event the approved amount of the above numbered project application is reduced, the reimbursement applicable to the amount of the reduction will be promptly refunded to the State of California.

20. The non-Federal entity for a Federal award must disclose, in a timely manner, in writing to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity all violations of Federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting the Federal award §200.113. Failure to make required disclosures can result in any of the remedies described in §200.338 Remedies for noncompliance, including suspension or debarment.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

PROJECT ASSURANCES FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
OES-FPD-089 (Rev. 10-2022)

RECOVERY DIRECTORATE

FINANCIAL PROCESSING DIVISION

21. Will not make any award or permit any award (subaward or contract) to any party which is debarred or suspended or is otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal assistance programs under Executive Order 12549 and 12689, “Debarment and Suspension.”
“I, the official named below, CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that I am duly authorized by ____________________________________________________________ (Name of Organization)
to enter into this agreement for and on behalf of said subrecipient, and by my signature do bind the subrecipient to the terms thereof.”

PRINTED NAME

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED AGENT

TITLE DATE
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

FFATA FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
OES-FPD-011 (Rev. 10-2022)

RECOVERY DIRECTORATE

FINANCIAL PROCESSING DIVISION
Cal OES ID No.:

UEI Number:

Previous Fiscal Year End Date:

FFATA Financial Disclosure
The Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) requires information on federal awards be made available to the public and is submitted by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) to www.fsrs.gov. This is done in order that the government be held accountable for each spending decision. As a subrecipient of federal funds, you will be unable to draw down funds until this signed form is returned to Cal OES.

The Total Compensation and Names of the top five executives must be reported in the table on this form if your business or organization meets both of the following criteria:
a) 80% or more of annual gross revenues are from Federal awards (contracts, subcontracts, and Federal financial assistance), and $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from Federal awards; and,
b) Compensation information is not already available through reporting to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

If your business or organization does NOT meet BOTH criteria, check the box below, sign, and return to Cal OES Financial Processing Unit.
 Not subject to FFATA Financial Disclosure.

Executive Name Title Annual
Salary
Annual Dollar
Value of Benefits
Total
Compensation
I,
Printed Name of Authorized Agent
, do hereby certify, as the authorized agent of
Entity Name
, the information contained in this document is true
and correct.

Title of Authorized Agent
Signature of Authorized Agent Date
Rev. 10-2022 OES-FPD-011

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DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT RESOLUTION FOR NON-STATE AGENCIES

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE OF THE
(Governing Body) (Name of Applicant)

THAT , OR
(Title of Authorized Agent)
, OR
(Title of Authorized Agent)
(Title of Authorized Agent)
is hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of the , (Name of Applicant)
a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, this application and to file it with the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance for any existing or future grant program, including, but not limited to any of the following:
- Federally declared Disaster (DR), Fire Mitigation Assistance Grant (FMAG), California State Only Disaster (CDAA), Immediate Services Program (ISP), Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), Legislative Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program (LPDM), under - Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or state financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act.
- Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMA), under Section 1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968.
- National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) 42 U.S. Code 7704 (b) ((2) (A) (ix) and 42 U.S. Code 7704 (b) (2) (B) National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, and also The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, Div. F, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2018, Pub. L. No. 115-141 - California Early Earthquake Warning (CEEW) under CA Gov Code – Gov, Title 2, Div. 1, Chapter 7, Article 5, Sections 8587.8, 8587.11, 8587.12 That the , a public entity established under the
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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Cal OES Form 130 Instructions
A Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies is required of all Applicants to be eligible to receive funding. A new resolution must be submitted if a previously submitted resolution is older than three (3) years from the last date of approval, is invalid, or has not been submitted.

When completing the Cal OES Form 130, Applicants should fill in the blanks on pages 1 and 2. The blanks are to be filled in as follows:

Resolution Section:

Governing Body: This is the group responsible for appointing and approving the Authorized Agents.

Examples include: Board of Directors, City Council, Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, etc.

Name of Applicant: The public entity established under the laws of the State of California.

Examples include: School District, Office of Education, City, County or Non-profit agency that has applied for the grant, such as: City of San Diego, Sacramento County, Burbank Unified School District, Napa County Office of Education, University Southern California.

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There are two ways of completing this section:

1. Titles Only: The titles of the Authorized Agents should be entered here, not their names. This allows the document to remain valid if an Authorized Agent leaves the position and is replaced by another individual. If “Titles Only” is the chosen method, this document must be accompanied by either a cover letter naming the Authorized Agents by name and title, or the Cal OES AA Names document. The supporting document can be completed by any authorized person within the Agency (e.g., administrative assistant, the Authorized Agent, secretary to the Director). It does not require the Governing Body’s signature.

2. Names and Titles: If the Governing Body so chooses, the names and titles of the Authorized Agents would be listed. A new Cal OES Form 130 will be required if any of the Authorized Agents are replaced, leave the position listed on the document, or their title changes.

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Checking Universal or Disaster-Specific Box: A Universal resolution is effective for all past disasters and for those declared up to three (3) years following the date of approval. Upon expiration it is no longer effective for new disasters, but it remains in effect for disasters declared prior to expiration. It remains effective until the disaster goes through closeout unless it is superseded by a newer resolution.

Governing Body Representative: These are the names and titles of the approving Board Members.

Examples include: Chairman of the Board, Director, Superintendent, etc. The names and titles cannot be one of the designated Authorized Agents. A minimum of three (3) approving board members must be listed. If less than three are present, meeting minutes must be attached in order to verify a quorum was met.

Certification Section:

Name and Title: This is the individual in attendance who recorded the creation and approval of this resolution.

Examples include: City Clerk, Secretary to the Board of Directors, County Clerk, etc. This person cannot be one of the designated Authorized Agents or Approving Board Member. If a person holds two positions (such as City Manager and Secretary to the Board) and the City Manager is to be listed as an Authorized Agent, then that person could sign the document as Secretary to the Board (not City Manager) to eliminate “Self-Certification.”

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES LIST OF AUTHORIZED AGENTSOES-FPD-012 (Rev. 09-2022)

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FINANCIAL PROCESSING DIVISION
List of Authorized Agents
Entity Name:

Cal OES ID:
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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting

STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council Meeting - Aug 13 2024
Department: City Attorney
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
Steven Graham, City Attorney;
☐ Receive and File ☒ Consent Calendar ☒ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing TITLE:

Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance 2040 of the City Council of the City of Hemet Amending Section 53-1 of the Hemet Municipal Code to Reinstate the Prohibition on Camping and Storage of Personal Property on Public Property Following the United States Supreme Court's Decision in Johnson v. City of Grants Pass
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:

Waive second reading and adopt by title only an Ordinance 2040 of the City Council of the City of Hemet Amending Section 53-1 of the Hemet Municipal Code to Reinstate the Prohibition on Camping and Storage of Personal Property on Public Property Following the United States Supreme Court's Decision in Johnson v. City of Grants Pass.

BACKGROUND:

Johnson v. City of Grants Pass is a recently decided landmark case by the U.S. Supreme Court, which addressed the legality of municipal ordinances prohibiting camping in public spaces. The case arose from the enforcement of anti-camping laws in Grants Pass, Oregon, which led to fines and penalties for homeless individuals camping on public property.

The plaintiffs argued that the city’s ordinances criminalized the status of being homeless, thus violating the Eighth Amendment's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment. The Ninth Circuit Court had previously ruled in favor of the plaintiffs, holding that the ordinances were unconstitutional when applied to homeless individuals with no other place to go. This was consistent with the Ninth Circuit's decision in Martin v. Boise.

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit's ruling, allowing the City of Grants Pass to enforce its anti-camping ordinances. The majority opinion, authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch, held that the ordinances did not violate the Eighth Amendment when they were applied in a manner targeting the conduct of camping in public spaces, rather than the status of being homeless.

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Key Points from the Decision:

Conduct vs. Status: The Court distinguished between penalizing conduct (camping in public spaces) and penalizing status (being homeless). It emphasized that the ordinances were constitutional as long as they addressed the act of camping and not the individual's status as homeless.

Public Health and Safety: The Court acknowledged the city's interest in maintaining public health, safety, and welfare, which includes regulating the use of public spaces to prevent hazards and ensure accessibility for all community members.

Supportive Measures: The decision noted the importance of cities providing supportive services and resources to homeless individuals. The Court suggested that punitive measures alone are insufficient without adequate support systems.

ANALYSIS:

The proposed ordinance aligns with the Supreme Court’s decision by targeting the act of camping and storing personal property rather than the status of individuals. It ensures that enforcement is based on conduct, thereby avoiding unconstitutional penalties based on status. Provisions within the ordinance mandate that enforcement officers attempt to provide notice and opportunities for individuals to remove their belongings before any penalties are applied, ensuring a compassionate and fair approach.

Camping in public spaces often leads to health hazards, unsanitary conditions, and increased risks of fire and crime. The ordinance is necessary to mitigate these risks and maintain the safety and cleanliness of public spaces.

Through service providers such as City Net, the City of Hemet has demonstrated its commitment to holistic approach where enforcement is only one aspect. The resources provided by the City through its contract with City Net provides access to shelters, housing programs, and other essential services.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

At the July 9, 2024 City Council Meeting, the City Council waived full reading and introduced by title only an Ordinance 2040, by the following vote:

MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK ABSENT), to:
(1) Waive full reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance 2040 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, Amending Section 53-1 of the Hemet Municipal Code to Reinstate the Prohibition on Camping and Storage of Personal Property on Public Property Following the United States Supreme Court's Decision in Johnson v. City of Grants Pass; and (2) Direct the City Clerk to place the Ordinance 2040 on the Consent Calendar for the next regular meeting of the City Council for second reading and adoption.

STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:

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ATTACHMENT(S):

Attachment 1: Camping Ordinance 2040

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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-XXX 1

CITY OF HEMET

HEMET, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-[XXX]

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

HEMET AMENDING PORTIONS OF ARTICLE I OF
CHAPTER 53 (PERSONAL CONDUCT) REGARDING

CAMPING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY FOLLOWING THE
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT’S DECISION IN
JOHNSON V. CITY OF GRANTS PASS
WHEREAS, the City of Hemet recognizes the need to maintain public order, safety, and the quality of life for all its residents and visitors; and WHEREAS, the City has an obligation to ensure that public spaces such as parks, sidewalks, and other public properties remain accessible and safe for all members of the community; and
WHEREAS, camping in public spaces leads to health and safety hazards, including unsanitary conditions, fire risks, and increased crime; and WHEREAS, the Supreme Court decision in Johnson v. City of Grants Pass affirmed that generally applicable bans on camping in public places do not violate the Eighth Amendment when applied in a manner that does not specifically target individuals based on their status of being homeless, but rather on the conduct of camping in public places; and

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WHEREAS, the City of Hemet seeks to provide compassionate solutions to homelessness by supporting shelters, housing programs, and services designed to assist individuals in finding stable and permanent housing; and WHEREAS, the City has determined that the enforcement of a ban on camping in public places, coupled with supportive services, is essential to maintaining public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City expends significant public resources to provide shelter and services to those experiencing homelessness and commits to ongoing efforts to increase the availability of such resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this ordinance is necessary to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the community, and to preserve the public order and quality of life in the City of Hemet.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET DOES HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: FINDINGS. The recitals set forth above are hereby adopted as findings in support of this Ordinance.

SECTION 2: Section 53-1 of the Hemet Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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(a) Purpose.

This Section is intended to protect the public health, welfare, and safety by reserving open spaces and facilities within the City limits for their intended purposes. Public property within the City should be readily accessible and available to residents and the general public at large. Use of public property for camping or storage of personal property interferes with the rights of others to make use of such shared public spaces for their intended purposes and causes blight, pollution, and damage to public property. This Section is intended to avoid unsafe and potentially disorderly conditions, unsanitary and unhealthful conditions, and the degradation or destruction of open spaces and facilities within the City, and preserve such open spaces and natural resources.
(b) Definitions.

The following words and phrases, when used in this Section, shall have the below meanings unless it is readily apparent from the context that another meaning is intended.
(1) "Camp" or "Camping" means the conduct of more than one of the following activities on public property, when it reasonably appears, in light of all circumstances, that a person is using such public or private property for living accommodation purposes:

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(A) sleeping or preparing to sleep (including the laying down of bedding for the purpose of sleeping), including undertaking such activities in a vehicle (including any motorhome, camp trailer, camper, coach, fifth wheel travel trailer, house car, recreational vehicle, mobile home), or obscuring some or all of the vehicle’s windows;
(B) erecting or using any tent, camp facilities, or building any other form of shelter;
(C) unattended storage of personal belongings (including but not limited to clothing, sleeping bags, bedrolls, blankets, sheets, luggage, backpacks, kitchen utensils, cookware) or camp paraphernalia; (D) making or using any fire, for purpose of heating or cooking, or using any flame, grill, portable stove, or similar flame producing device for cooking of meals on public property, except for in City parks with designated barbeque and cooking areas while using City-provided cooking facilities designed for such purposes; or
(E) doing any digging or earth breaking activities for purpose of creating or improving a shelter.

Camping shall be deemed to occur regardless of whether a full night is actually spent occupying any specific location on public property.

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(2) "Camp facilities" include, but are not limited to, tents, huts, or similar temporary shelters consisting of any material with a top or roof or any other upper covering or that is otherwise enclosed by sides that is of sufficient size for a person to fit underneath or inside while sitting or lying down and includes the use of a tarp or other material tied or affixed to a structure or bush to create an enclosed area. (3) "Camp paraphernalia" includes, but is not limited to, tarpaulins, cots, beds, sleeping bags, hammocks, or non-City designated cooking or heating equipment. (4) “Public property" means any publicly owned property in the City, whether improved or unimproved, including, but not limited to, any of the following: public alleyways; public parking lots; public passageways; public streets; public rights-ofway; park playgrounds; state highways; publicly owned, maintained, or operated parks; publicly owned, maintained, or operated landscaped areas or greenbelts; publicly owned fences, trees, light poles, or equipment boxes; publicly owned, maintained, or operated open spaces including, but not limited to, public facilities or buildings of any kind; public sidewalks, curbs, and gutters; public educational institutions; or other government owned, maintained, or operated properties located within the City.
(c) Camping Prohibited.

It shall be unlawful for any person to camp on any public property within the City, except as otherwise provided herein.
(d) Storage of Personal Property Prohibited.

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(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to store any personal property, including camp facilities and camp paraphernalia, on any public property within the City, except as otherwise provided herein.
(2) Before removing any personal property, the enforcement officer, or their designee, shall attempt to provide any readily apparent owners with notice of the intent to remove the personal property and a reasonable opportunity to remove the personal property from public property. If there is no readily apparent owner, or if the readily apparent owner refuses to remove the personal property from public property, then the enforcement officer, or their designee, may cause the personal property to be removed from public property. The enforcement officer, or their designee, shall post a notice on or near the personal property so as to reasonably communicate the notice to the owner the following information:
(A) The location of where the personal property was located; (B) The date and time notice was served or posted;
(C) A statement that the storage of personal property violates this Section;
(D) An advisement that the City has impounded the personal property for at least 30 days, the location where the personal property is impounded, and that the personal property will be discarded after 30 days if not claimed.

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(E) The address, phone number, and operating hours of the location where the personal property will be stored and may be retrieved, and that the City will charge no fee for storage or retrieval. (F) Information about any housing or shelter and homeless services available for the owners of the personal property, the phone number and address to contact in order to obtain the housing or shelter or other health and human services;
(3) The enforcement officer, or their designee, may immediately discard, without impounding or retaining for 30 days, any items which constitute an immediate threat to the health or safety of the public or items that constitute evidence of a crime or contraband that may be seized, as permitted by law.
(e) Exceptions.

The provisions of this Section shall not apply in the event of a declared state of emergency, nor to any persons participating in an event subject to a permit issued in conformity with this Code, nor to camping in public accommodations that are properly zoned, legally established and designated for camping purposes. (f) Enforcement.
(1) Any person causing, permitting, aiding, abetting, suffering or concealing a violation of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and may, in the discretion of the City Attorney, be prosecuted as a misdemeanor and upon conviction be subject

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to a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 or imprisonment in the city or county jail for a period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (2) The city attorney, in his or her sound discretion, may prosecute a violation of this Section as an infraction, rather than a misdemeanor, or reduce or agree to the reduction of a previously filed misdemeanor to an infraction. Any person convicted of an infraction under this Section shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $100.00 for the first violation, a fine not exceeding $200.00 for a second violation within one year, and a fine not exceeding $500.00 for a third violation within one year.

A fourth violation of this Section within one year shall be charged as a misdemeanor and may not be reduced to an infraction.
(3) This Section may be enforced by injunction issued by the superior court upon a suit brought by the City Attorney.

SECTION 3: SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

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SECTION 4: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from its passage by the City Council of the City of Hemet.

SECTION 5: PUBLICATION. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law.

INTRODUCED at the regular meeting of Hemet City Council on the 9th day of July, 2024.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ______ day of _________________, 2024. ____________________________
Joe Males, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk

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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-XXX 1
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I, John Paul Maier, City Clerk of the City of Hemet, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted by the Hemet City Council on the _____ day of ____________________, 2024, and was passed by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk

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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting

STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council Meeting - Aug 13 2024
Department: City Attorney
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
Steven Graham, City Attorney;
☐ Receive and File ☒ Consent Calendar ☐ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing TITLE:

Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance 2041 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, adding Article II to Chapter 78 (Traffic and Vehicles) of the Hemet Municipal Code Prohibiting Spectators at Illegal Motor Vehicle Speed Contests, Exhibitions of Speed, and Sideshows RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:

Waive second reading and adopt an Ordinance 2041 of the City Council of the City of Hemet adding Article II to Chapter 78 (Traffic and Vehicles) of the Hemet Municipal Code Prohibiting Spectators at Illegal Motor Vehicle Speed Contests, Exhibitions of Speed, and Sideshows.

BACKGROUND:

The Ordinance is in response to a growing statewide trend of vehicle speed contests and sideshows, which pose a significant health and safety risk to Hemet residents. The State already prohibits these activities as California Vehicle Code ("CVC") Section 23109 prohibits motor vehicle speed contests and exhibitions of speed conducted on public streets and highways. Under state law, violators are guilty of a misdemeanor and can face penalties including up to 90 days in jail, a fine of $1,000, or both, 40 hours of community service, and suspension of a perpetrator’s driver’s license for three to six months. Increased penalties are imposed on repeat violators or violations resulting in serious bodily injury.

However, CVC Section 23109 does not specifically address spectating and the preparation of sideshows and other contests. The Chapter is intended to provide a mechanism to reduce the prevalence of such activities in our community by prohibiting the spectating and preparation of those exhibitions in addition to CVC Section 23109.

Despite law enforcement efforts to enforce the existing State regulations, the streets of cities all across the State have been the site of illegal sideshows, speed contests, and exhibitions of speed over several years. These events attract spectators. The presence of spectators encourages street racing to continue, which creates a public nuisance that generates noise, air pollution, an increase in

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traffic accidents, property crimes and damage, personal injuries, deaths, and calls for law enforcement and emergency medical services. California DMV reported a significant increase in 2021 in the number of reckless driving citations statewide and an 80% increase in excessive speed violations. The California Highway Patrol has reported as of May 2023 that, in the past five years, 264 collisions statewide attributed to street racing and sideshows, resulting in 30 fatalities and 124 serious injuries. Therefore, illegal street racing poses an imminent risk to the health and safety of participants, spectators, and the general public.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

At the July 9, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting, the City Council approved waiving full reading and introduced Ordinance 2041 by the following vote:

MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK ABSENT), to:
(1) Waive full reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance 2041 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, adding Article II to Chapter 78 (Traffic and Vehicles) of the Hemet Municipal Code Prohibiting Spectators at Illegal Motor Vehicle Speed Contests, Exhibitions of Speed, and Sideshows; and (2) Direct the City Clerk to place the Ordinance 2041 on the Consent Calendar for the next regular meeting of the City Council for second reading and adoption.

STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:

N/A
ATTACHMENT(S):

Attachment 1 - Spectator Ordinance

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CITY OF HEMET

HEMET, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-[XXX]

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEMET ADDING ARTICLE II TO CHAPTER 78 (TRAFFIC

AND VEHICLES) OF THE HEMET MUNICIPAL CODE

PROHIBITING SPECTATORS AT ILLEGAL MOTOR

VEHICLE SPEED CONTESTS, EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED,

AND SIDESHOWS
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City’s police power under Article XI Section 7 of the California Constitution, the City Council of the City of Hemet has the authority to enact and enforce ordinances and regulations for the public peace, morals, and welfare of the City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hemet finds and declares that pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 23109, motor vehicle speed contests and exhibitions of speed conducted on public streets and highways are illegal. Streets, highways and street intersections are the site of illegal motor vehicle speed contests, exhibitions of speed and sideshows. Such illegal motor vehicle speed contests, exhibitions of speed and sideshows threaten the health and safety of the public, interfere with pedestrian and vehicular traffic, create a public nuisance, and interfere with the right of private business owners to enjoy the use of their property within the City of Hemet; and
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for pedestrians, spectators, bicyclists and other motorists on local streets and highways in the City; and
WHEREAS, these illegal motor vehicle speed contests, exhibitions of speed and sideshows can cause considerable traffic congestion and damage to the streets, intersections, and property within the City; consequently, the expenditure of public funds is necessary to repair the damaged City streets, intersections and property; and WHEREAS, these illegal motor vehicle speed contests, exhibitions of speed and sideshows are planned and coordinated by participants and spectators through the use of the internet, cell phones, police scanners and other electronic devices that allows them to move in their vehicles spontaneously from one (1) location to another to avoid detection and prosecution by local law enforcement agencies; and WHEREAS, these illegal motor vehicle speed contests, exhibitions of speed and sideshows create an environment of dangerous driving behavior for the entertainment of participants and spectators, including, “spinning donuts”, where vehicles are spun in circles; “peeling out”, and reckless driving when fleeing law enforcement; and WHEREAS, that the mere presence of spectators at illegal speed contests, exhibitions of speed, and sideshows serves to fuel the occurrence of illegal vehicle speed contests and exhibitions of speed and, thereby, creates an encouraging environment for these illegal activities as well as other illegal activities that place the safety and welfare of the public at risk; and

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WHEREAS, that by discouraging spectators at illegal speed contests, exhibitions of speed, and sideshows, the act of organizing and participating in these illegal activities will be discouraged; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hemet finds it is necessary and appropriate to take steps to protect public health and safety. Chapter 73 is adopted to prohibit spectators at illegal speed contests, exhibitions of speed, and sideshows so as to minimize the dangerous conditions caused by illegal motor vehicle speed contests and exhibitions of speed.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET DOES HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: FINDINGS. The recitals set forth above are hereby adopted as findings in support of this Ordinance.

SECTION 2: The Hemet Municipal Code is hereby amended to add Article II to Chapter 78 to read as follows:

ARTICLE II – PROHIBITION OF SPECTATORS AT ILLEGAL MOTOR VEHICLE

SPEED CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS OF SPEED
78-31 PURPOSE AND INTENT.
78-32 DEFINITIONS.
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The declared purpose of this chapter is to provide rules and regulations regarding the use of public property, for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare of residents of the City and users of public property, and to ensure public property is maintained in a manner consistent with the broadest use by residents of the City. This chapter is not intended to preempt state law governing the regulation of speed contests or exhibitions of speed but rather compliment such laws by prohibiting spectators at illegal motor vehicle speed contests, exhibitions of speed and sideshows.
78-32 DEFINITIONS.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(A) “CITY” shall mean the City of Hemet.

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(B) “PERSON” shall mean and include any natural person, corporation, company, firm, association, organization, co-partnership, joint venture, trust, business trust, syndicate, estate, receiver, society, club, fraternal organization, any group or combination acting as a unit, and any officer, agent, employee, or servant of any of the foregoing.
(C) “ILLEGAL MOTOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTEST(S)” or “illegal exhibition of speed(s)” shall mean any speed contest or exhibition of speed referred to in Vehicle Code Section 23109 and reckless driving as referred to in Vehicle Code Section 23103, subdivisions (a) and (b).
(D) “MOTOR VEHICLE” shall mean a vehicle as defined in Vehicle Code Section 670.
(E) “SIDESHOW” shall mean a gathering, procession, or assemblage of vehicles where vehicles are used to exhibit stunts and maneuvers in the presence of spectators.
(F) “SPECTATOR” shall mean any individual who is present at an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, sideshow, or at a location where preparations are being made for such activities, for the purpose of viewing, observing, watching, or witnessing the event as it progresses. The term “spectator” includes any individual at the location of the event without regard to whether the individual arrived at the event by driving a vehicle, riding as a passenger in a vehicle, walking, or arriving by some other means.

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(G) “PREPARATIONS” shall mean those preparations for the illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, or sideshow, including, but not limited to, situations in which:
(1) A group of vehicles or individuals has arrived at a location for the purpose of participating in, or being spectators at the event; or (2) A group of individuals has lined one or both sides of a public street or highway for the purpose of participating in or being a spectator at the events; or (3) A group of individuals has gathered on private property open to the general public without the consent of the owner, operator, or agent thereof for the purpose of participating in or being a spectator at the event; or (4) One or more individuals has impeded the free public use of a public street or highway by actions, words, or physical barriers for the purpose of conducting the event; or
(5) Two or more vehicles have lined up with motors running for an illegal motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed; or
(6) One or more drivers is revving his or her engine or spinning his or her tires in preparation for the event; or
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(H) “SCENE” refers to the location of the street race, exhibition of speed, sideshow or the location of the preparations for the street race, exhibition of speed or sideshow. 78-33 VIOLATIONS.
(A) It is unlawful for any person to:
(1) Be knowingly present as a spectator at an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, or sideshow; or
(2) Be knowingly present as a spectator where preparations are being made for an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, or sideshow. (B) An individual is present at an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, or sideshow if that individual is on a public street or highway, public property, or on private property without the consent of the owner, operator, or agent thereof, and is within two hundred feet of the location of the event or within two hundred feet of the location where preparations are being made for the event. (C) Exemption. Nothing in this Section prohibits law enforcement officers, medical professionals, emergency medical services employees, first responders, firefighters, or their agents from being present at illegal motor vehicle speed contests, exhibitions of speed, or sideshows in the course of their official duties. 78-34 RELEVANT CIRCUMSTANCES TO PROVE A VIOLATION.

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(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, to prove a violation of Section 78-33, admissible evidence may include, but is not limited to, any of the following:
(1) The time of day;
(2) The nature and description of the scene;
(3) The number of people at the scene;
(4) The location of the individual charged in relation to any individual or group present at the scene;
(5) The number and description of motor vehicles at the scene; (6) The activities in which the motor vehicles are engaged; or (7) Whether the person charged drove, walked, or was transported to the scene; or
(8) How long the person charged was present at the scene of the event; or (9) Whether the person charged has previously participated in an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, or sideshow; or (10) Whether the person charged has previously aided and abetted an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, or sideshow; or (11) Whether the person charged has previously attended an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, or sideshow; or

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(12) Whether the person charged previously was present at a location where preparations were being made for an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, or sideshow or where an illegal motor vehicle speed contest, exhibition of speed, or sideshow was in progress. 78-35 ADMISSIBILITY OF PRIOR ACTS.

The list of circumstances set forth in Section 78-34 is not exclusive. Evidence of prior acts may be admissible to show the propensity of the person charged to be present at or attend an illegal motor vehicle speed contest or exhibition of speed, if the prior act or acts occurred within three years of the presently charged offense. These prior acts may always be admissible to show knowledge on the part of the person charged that a speed contest or exhibition of speed was taking place at the time of the presently charged offense. Prior acts are not limited to those that occurred within the City of Hemet.
78-06 ENFORCEMENT.
(A) Any person causing, permitting, aiding, abetting, suffering or concealing a violation of this Chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and may, in the discretion of the City Attorney, be prosecuted as a misdemeanor and upon conviction be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 or imprisonment in the city or county jail for a period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (B) The city attorney, in his or her sound discretion, may prosecute a violation of this Chapter as an infraction, rather than a misdemeanor, or reduce or agree to the

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reduction of a previously filed misdemeanor to an infraction. Any person convicted of an infraction under this Chapter shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $100.00 for the first violation, a fine not exceeding $200.00 for a second violation within one year, and a fine not exceeding $500.00 for a third violation within one year. A fourth violation of this Chapter within one year shall be charged as a misdemeanor and may not be reduced to an infraction.
(C) This Chapter may be enforced by injunction issued by the superior court upon a suit brought by the City Attorney. In addition, as part of a civil action filed to enforce provisions of this Chapter, a court may assess a maximum civil penalty of $2,500.00 per violation of this Chapter violation.

SECTION 3: SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 4: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from its passage by the City Council of the City of Hemet.

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SECTION 5: PUBLICATION. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law.

INTRODUCED at the regular meeting of Hemet City Council on the 9th day of July, 2024.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ______ day of _________________, 2024. ____________________________
Joe Males, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
John Paul Maier, City Clerk
State of California )
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City of Hemet )
I, John Paul Maier, City Clerk of the City of Hemet, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted by the Hemet City Council on the _____ day of ____________________, 2024, and was passed by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting

STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council Meeting - Aug 13 2024
Department: City Attorney
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
Steven Graham, City Attorney;
☐ Receive and File ☒ Consent Calendar ☐ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing TITLE:

Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance 2042 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Section 2-36 of the Hemet Municipal Code Related to the Compensation of City Councilmembers Pursuant to Senate Bill 329
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:

Waive second reading and adopt an Ordinance 2042 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Section 2-36 of the Hemet Municipal Code Related to the Compensation of City Councilmembers Pursuant to Senate Bill 329.

BACKGROUND:

State law regulates maximum compensation for Councilmembers and when those adjustments can become effective. The compensation schedule for general law cities has not been adjusted since 1984, meaning that Councilmember compensation has not kept pace with inflation. On June 29, 2023, the Governor approved Senate Bill No. 329 (Dodd) (“SB 329”) that increases the maximum amount of salary. SB 329 authorizes a city council to pass an ordinance to provide each member of the city council a salary based upon the population of the city, as specified.

According to the author Senator Dodd’s statement in the April 24, 2023 Assembly Floor Analysis, "City Councilmembers have one of the hardest jobs in California government. They deal with a wide range of issues, from street maintenance to emergency response duties. And all too often, they do this job with little financial compensation. No one runs for City Council in order to make money. But the low levels of pay make it harder for them to balance their careers and personal obligations with the calling to serve the community... the Legislature has not raised the base pay amounts for City Councilmembers since 1984,” and the increases authorized by SB 329 are designed to address recent inflationary increases and economic realities, “enable city councilmembers to balance their careers and personal obligations with the calling to serve their community,” and “also make it easier for members of marginalized communities to serve.”

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SB 329 increased the maximum amount of salary, based upon the population of the City that may be approved by an ordinance passed by the City Council. The amount for Hemet is $1,900 per month.

An Ordinance has been prepared for introduction that establishes an increase in Councilmember compensation to $1,900 per month to be effective when a new Councilmember commences a new term, which will be following the upcoming November elections.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

At the July 9, 2024 City Council Meeting, the City Council waived full reading and introduced by title only Ordinance 2042 with the following vote:

MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 4-0 (COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK ABSENT), to:
(1) Waive full reading and introduce by title only an Ordinance 2042 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Section 2-36 of the Hemet Municipal Code Related to the Compensation of City Councilmembers Pursuant to Senate Bill 329; and (2) Direct the City Clerk to place the Ordinance 2042 on the Consent Calendar for the next regular meeting of the City Council for second reading and adoption.

STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:

N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:

Appropriations for the increases to Councilmember's salaries have been included into FY 2024-25 approved budget; therefore, no additional fiscal impact is necessary.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Attachment 1: Councilmember Compensation

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CITY OF HEMET

HEMET, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-[XXX]

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEMET AMENDING SECTION 2-36 OF THE HEMET

MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE COMPENSATION

OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS PURSUANT TO SENATE
BILL 329
WHEREAS, the compensation schedule for general law cities has not been adjusted since 1984, resulting in city council compensation that has not kept pace with inflation; and,
WHEREAS, enhancing compensation to account for inflation since 1984 ensures more individuals may serve the public and meet their familial obligations effectively; and,
WHEREAS, the substantial time requirements and inadequate compensation deter many individuals from actively pursuing public office; and, WHEREAS, on June 29, 2023, the Governor signed Senate Bill 329, which authorizes an increase in City Councilmember salaries.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET DOES HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: FINDINGS. The recitals set forth above are hereby adopted as findings in support of this Ordinance.

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SECTION 2: Section 2-36 of the Hemet Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 2-36. - Salary of members.
(a) Purpose. This section is enacted pursuant to Section 36516 of the Government Code, which authorizes the City Council to provide by ordinance that each Councilmember may receive a compensation based upon the population of the City. Section 36516(a)(3) of the Government Code states that “…the population of a city shall be determined by the last preceding federal census…” On April 1, 2020, the federal census determined that the population of the City of Hemet is 89,883. (b) Compensation. The compensation for each Councilmember shall be one thousand nine hundred dollars ($1,900) per month. The compensation is payable at the same time and in the same manner as the compensation paid to each of the officers and employees of the City. Any amounts paid for retirement, health and welfare, and federal social security benefits, as well as amounts paid by the City to reimburse a Councilmember for actual and necessary expenses, shall not be included for purposes of determining compensation.
(c) Pursuant to Government Code Section 36515.5 and Senate Bill 329, the above amendment to Councilmember salary shall be effective when at least one member of the City Council commences a new term on or after the effective date of this Ordinance.

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(d) Initiative measure limiting health benefits for elected officials. The city shall not pay for, fund, or otherwise contribute to, the premiums, charges, fees or other costs of health benefits made available by the city to elected city officials either during their term or after their term of office. This measure shall only affect city officials elected to office after October 1994. Nothing in this measure shall prohibit the city from making health benefits that are generally available to other city employees also available to elected city officials during or after his/her term of office, provided that such health benefits are provided at the sole cost of the elected city official. City ordinances, resolutions, or policies, or portions thereof, in effect as of the date referenced below, that are inconsistent or in conflict with this measure shall be deemed repealed and no longer of any effect to the extent necessary to harmonize such documents with this measure. This measure shall take effect at the conclusion of the general election held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, and shall continue thereafter.

SECTION 3: SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions,

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sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 4: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from its passage by the City Council of the City of Hemet.

SECTION 5: PUBLICATION. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law.

INTRODUCED at the regular meeting of Hemet City Council on the 9th day of July, 2024.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this ______ day of _________________, 2024. ____________________________
Joe Males, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
State of California )
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City of Hemet )
I, John Paul Maier, City Clerk of the City of Hemet, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted by the Hemet City Council on the _____ day of ____________________, 2024, and was passed by the following vote:

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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting

STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council Meeting - Aug 13 2024
Department: Community Development
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
Benigno Sandoval, Economic Development Manager;
☐ Receive and File ☒ Consent Calendar ☐ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing TITLE:

Adopt a Resolution of the City of Hemet, California, Approving Lease Agreements with Vallarta Market and Victory Outreach for the Simpson Center and Empire Arts Academy for the Simpson Senior Center
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:

Adopt a Resolution of the City of Hemet, California, Approving Lease Agreements with Vallarta Market and Victory Outreach for the Simpson Center and Empire Arts Academy for the Hemet Senior Center.

BACKGROUND:

Vallarta Market will be opening up a new store in the City of Hemet in December 2024 and has requested assistance by the City to secure space to conduct interviews, training, and workshops at the Simpson Center. The space has been requested from August 2024 to January 2025, MondayFriday from 6am-5pm and Saturdays 8am-12pm. Allowing Vallarta Market to use the Simpson Center for training will bring in extra tax revenue to the City of Hemet with approximately 50-100 new people coming into the city for over eight hours a day. Purchases such as food, gas and clothing will be made along with nightly hotel reservations at the Hampton Inn to support management and Airbnb to house 6-8 trainers for six months. The proposed rent for use of a portion of the Simpson Center is $1 per month.

Victory Outreach will be renting portions of the Simpson Center building for Sunday morning and Wednesday evening church services and a few nights per month for leadership development training.

They do not anticipate utilizing the facility seven days a week. The proposed rent is $3,000 per month.

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Academy would hold after-school and youth classes (ages 3-18) including ballet, jazz dance, acting, and other classes. The proposed rent is $500 per month.

DISCUSSION:

Consider approval for the lease agreements Simpson Center by Vallarta Market, Victory Outreach, and Empire Arts Academy for the proposed rents and for a time period not to exceed six months.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

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STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:

GOAL ONE: QUALITY OF LIFE:

To ensure that Hemet is safe, clean, attractive and comfortable for all who live, work, and visit.

Objective 1: Enhance the visual appearance of the community to make it attractive and reduce blight.

GOAL TWO: ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
To ensure that Hemet is a hub, with access to quality jobs, shopping options, and a varied and sustained tax base.

Objective 1: Develop business practices that welcome new development by streamlining processes.

Objective 2: Provide resources for new businesses to enhance the customer service experience.

GOAL THREE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
To connect and participate in a constant dialogue between members of the community, City staff, and elected officials to promote togetherness and positivity.

Objective 1: Deliver messaging to the Community that connects, is consistent, and relevant.

Objective 3: Increase the community's pride within the City.

GOAL FOUR: PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATION
To pursue partnerships that will increase the opportunities available to the community, including our businesses, unemployed, and youth populations.

Objective 1: Develop concepts and programs to increase opportunities for youth recreation.

Objective 3: Develop programs to offer support to the community's businesses GOAL FIVE: ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
To identify the work needed inside the City organization to effectively provide services to the community and ensure financial stability.

Objective 1: Operate in a financially sustainable manner.

Objective 2: Evaluate existing practices to ensure continuity with industry best practices.

Objective 3: Provide Council with policies that are consistent while lessening liabilities.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Utilities at the Simpson Center are currently paid by Facilities Management (Fund 685). Rental of the Simpson Center may increase the water and electric bills. Also, Public Works staff may need to maintain/clean the facility a few times a week.

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The City is seeking $1,000 security deposits to cover any incidental damages that may occur during the lease period. This deposit will be held by the City and returned to tenants provided there are no damages to the property beyond normal wear and tear.

ALTERNATIVE(S):

Vallarta Market Staff receives training at their Indio Facility in the City of Indio. The City may also consider reissuing a Request for Proposals that did not result in any revenue producing proposals when issued reviewed earlier this year. The City also received a proposal from the Civil Air Patrol for use of the Simpson Senior Center on the day of staff report publication (a copy is attached).

ATTACHMENT(S):

Resolution - Vallarta Market
Vallarta Market - Lease of Simpson Center - 2025-012
Empire Arts Letter to HCC
Victory Restart
Civil Air Patrol Lease Proposal Letter

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CITY OF HEMET RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX 1

CITY OF HEMET

HEMET, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-xxx

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A RESOLUTION

APPROVING THE LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND

BETWEEN THE CITY OF HEMET AND ZIXTA
ENTERPRISES, INC. (VALLARTA MARKET)
The City Council of the City of Hemet, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:

WHEREAS, the City of Hemet enters into a lease agreement with Vallarta Market on August 19, 2024 to utilize part of the Simpson Center; and WHEREAS, Vallarta Market will conduct all interviews, hiring, on-boarding, training, workshops and uniform hub for all of their new 200+ employees at Simpson Center; and
WHEREAS, the lease agreement would concluded on January 31st, 2025; and WHEREAS, Vallarta Market would bring in much needed Economic Development to the City with daily shopping, dining, lodging and gas expenses; and WHEREAS, Simpson Center is currently not being utilized and attracting scavenging, graffiti, and homeless activities. Having activity at Simpson Center would increase economic stimulus and discourage homeless in the area; and WHEREAS, it would give Hemet Residents an opportunity to apply to all open positions at a centralized location in the City of Hemet; and WHEREAS, hiring recruitments will be offered at Simpson Center giving the City an opportunity to offer employment opportunity first to Hemet residents and conduct Social Media campaigns.

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CITY OF HEMET RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX 1

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Approves the execution of Lease Agreements in substantially the same form as the attached Lease Agreement on the terms authorized in the attached Staff Report.

SECTION 2. Authorizes the City Manager to make any necessary modifications to the Lease Agreements he determines appropriate so long as the essential terms of the Lease Agreement remain the same, to execute all documents relating to the Lease Agreement, and to take such further actions as are necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.

SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE - This Resolution shall become effective on August 13th, 2024.

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CITY OF HEMET RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX 1
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of August, 2024. ____________________________
Joe Males, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk

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CITY OF HEMET RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX 1
State of California )
County of Riverside )
City of Hemet )
I, John Paul Maier, City Clerk of the City of Hemet, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Hemet City Council on the 13th day of August, 2024, and was passed by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members:

NOES: Council Members:

ABSTAIN: Council Members:

ABSENT: Council Members:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk

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LEASE AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN

THE CITY OF HEMET,

A CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
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ZIXTA ENTERPRISES, INC.

A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
AGREEMENT # 2025-012

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LEASE AGREEMENT
This Lease Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into this 14th day of August, 2025 (“Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF HEMET, a California municipal corporation (the “Landlord”), and Zixta Enterprises, Inc., a California corporation (the “Tenant”), who agree as follows:

RECITALS
A. The Landlord is the owner of certain real property (the “Property”) located in the City of Hemet, County of Riverside, State of California commonly known as the Simpson Center at 305 E. Devonshire, Hemet CA 92543.

B. The Tenant wishes to utilize six (6) rooms at the Simpson Center, to provide workshops, training, on-boarding, and to conduct interviews to fill more than two hundred (200) positions for the Vallarta Supermarket coming to the City of Hemet in late 2024.

B. Landlord and Tenant desire to enter into this Lease Agreement for Tenant to use six (6) rooms at the Simpson Center located at 305 E. Devonshire Ave. Hemet, CA 92543 for a six-month term beginning August 19, 2024 through January 31, 2025.

OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
For consideration, the receipt and value of which is hereby acknowledged by both Parties, Landlord and Tenant hereby agrees as follows:

1. Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the terms set forth below shall be defined as and have the specific meaning ascribed herein:

1.1 “Expiration Date” means January 31, 2025, the date upon which the Term of the Agreement expires, and Tenant is obligated to have vacated and surrendered the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.

1.2 “Hazardous Materials” shall mean any and all of the following:
(i) any substance, product, waste or other material of any nature whatsoever which is or becomes listed, regulated, or for which liability arises for misuse, pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), 42 U.S.C. § 9601, et seq.; the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. § 1801, et seq.; the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”), 42 U.S.C. § 6901, et seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C.S. § 2601, et seq.; the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §1251, et seq.; the Insecticide, Fungicide, Rodenticide Act, 7 U.S.C. § 136, et seq.; the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act, 42 U.S.C. § 6901, et seq.; the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401, et seq.; the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. § 300f, et seq.; the Solid Waste Disposal Act, 42 U.S.C. §6901, et seq.; the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, 30 U.S.C. § 1201, et seq.; the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act, 42

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U.S.C. § 11001, et seq.; the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 655 and 657; the Hazardous Waste Control Act, California Health and Safety Code (“H.&S.C.”) § 25100, et seq.; the Hazardous Substance Account Act, H.&S.C. § 25330, et seq.; the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, H.&S.C. § 25249.5, et seq.; the Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances, H.&S.C. § 25280, et seq.; the Carpenter-Presley-Tanner Hazardous Substance Account Act, H.&S.C. § 25300, et seq.; the Hazardous Waste Management Act, H.&S.C. §25170.1, et seq.; the Hazardous Materials Response Plans and Inventory, H.&S.C. § 25001, et seq.; the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, Water Code § 13000, et seq., all as they may from time to time be amended;
(ii) any substance, product, waste or other material of any nature whatsoever which is or becomes listed, regulated, or for which liability for misuse arises pursuant to any other federal, state or local statute, law, ordinance, resolution, code, rule, regulation, order or decree due to its hazardous, toxic or dangerous nature; (iii) any petroleum, crude oil or any substance, product, waste, or other material of any nature whatsoever which contains gasoline, diesel fuel or other petroleum hydrocarbons other than petroleum and petroleum products contained within regularly operated motor vehicles; and
(iv) polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), radon gas, urea formaldehyde, asbestos and lead.

1.3 “Breakroom and three (3) Rooms located at the front of the six (6) rooms shown in Exhibit “A” located at the Simpson Center, 305 E. Devonshire Ave. Hemet, CA 92543,” means those areas of the Real Property, which have been designated for Tenant’s Permitted Use, as identified on Exhibit “A.”

1.4 “Permitted Use” means the limited use of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A” for the purpose of providing workshops, training, on-boarding, and conducting interviews to fill more than two hundred (200) positions for the Vallarta Supermarket coming to Hemet in late 2024 as described in Section 5.1. of this Agreement.

1.5 “Real Property” means that certain real property commonly known as 305 E. Devonshire Ave. Hemet CA 92543.

1.6 “Term” means the duration of this Agreement as specified in Section 4.

2. Material Inducement. Tenant agrees that its promises and agreements to strictly adhere to and comply with the material terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement are a material inducement to Landlord’s lease of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A” to Tenant, in the absence of which Landlord would not have leased the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A” to Tenant. Tenant’s failure to adhere to and comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be deemed a material breach of the Agreement.

3. Demise. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Landlord leases to Tenant and Tenant leases from Landlord the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”. Landlord

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also grants to Tenant the right of ingress and egress over and across the Real Property as necessary for Tenant to obtain entry to and from the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”, during the Term of this Agreement. Tenant shall have no right to enter, occupy or use any building or structure on the Real Property.

3.1 “AS-IS” Condition; Tenants Sole Risk.
(i) Tenant agrees that it is thoroughly familiar with the Real Property and all aspects thereof, including, without limitation, the physical condition of the Real Property, its zoning and all other restrictions and limitations applicable to the Real Property (whether or not of public record). Tenant also agrees that Landlord has made no material alterations to the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”. Tenant additionally agrees that it assumes all liability and responsibility for the physical condition of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”. Tenant agrees that neither Landlord nor anyone acting on Landlord’s behalf has made any representation or warranty of any kind or nature whatsoever respecting the physical condition of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”, its suitability for Tenant’s use, or any other matter relating to the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”, (including, but not limited to, the environmental condition of the six (6) rooms shown in Exhibit “A” or this Agreement, and Tenant agrees that it is leasing the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A” in its “AS-IS CONDITION AND WITH ALL FAULTS”.
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4. Term.

4.1 The term (“Term”) of this Agreement shall commence on August 19, 2024 and, unless earlier terminated, automatically expires on January 31, 2025 (“Expiration Date)” without the necessity of any notice or other action on Landlord’s part. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to Landlord at least 30 days prior to the intended Expiration Date. Tenant understands and acknowledges that Landlord is under no obligation to grant any extension of the Term beyond the Expiration Date, that Tenant shall have no right to holdover or otherwise continue to occupy the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”, beyond the Expiration Date and shall instead vacate and surrender the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”, on or before the Expiration Date.

4.2 Contingency. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, this Lease shall go into effect once signed by the City Manager at the discretion of the City Council. This Lease is contingent upon City Council approval.

5. Use; Restricted Access to Breakroom and three (3) Rooms located at the front of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”, Safety Measures; Compliance with Laws.

5.1 Use. Tenant agrees that it shall use the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”, solely for providing workshops, training, on-boarding, and conducting interviews to fill

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more than two hundred (200) positions for the Vallarta Supermarket coming to Hemet in late 2024 (“Permitted Use”), and for no other purpose. Tenant further agrees that Tenant shall not conduct any of the following activities within the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”:

Manufacturing or industrial uses, residential use, use of hazardous materials, adult entertainment, gambling, medical services, any illegal activities, or excessive noise. (“Non-Permitted Uses”).

5.2. Safety Measures. Tenant agrees to take all actions reasonably necessary to protect human safety in the course of its occupancy of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A” Tenant shall secure the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”, from entry by customers and the general public. Tenant shall not interfere with the ingress and egress of Landlord’s other Tenants.

5.3 Hazardous Materials. Tenant agrees that it shall not generate, store, release or dispose of any Hazardous Materials on, in, at or under the Real Property, and that its ancillary use of any Hazardous Substance necessary for the Permitted Use shall at all times be in strict compliance with all laws, rules, orders and regulations, and decisions of administrative bodies and courts of competent jurisdiction, relating to the use, generation, transportation, storage, disposal or release of hazardous materials. In addition to Tenant’s other obligations of indemnity under this Agreement, Tenant agrees to indemnify, protect, defend (by counsel reasonably satisfactory to Landlord) and hold Landlord and its officials, officers, agents and employees, and each of them, harmless from and against all claims, losses, liabilities, actions, judgments, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) which they, or any of them, may suffer or incur arising from or relating to the use, generation, storage or release by Tenant, its agents, employees, contractors, guests or invitees of any hazardous materials in, on or about the Real Property.

6. Rent. In consideration for leasing the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”, Tenant agrees to pay the City the sum of one dollar ($1.00). This payment is due at the commencement of the lease term.

7. Security Deposit. The Tenant agrees to pay the City a deposit of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) at the commencement of the lease term to cover any incidental damages that may occur during the lease period. This deposit will be held by the City and will be returned to the Tenant within thirty (30) days after the termination of the lease, provided there are no damages to the property beyond normal wear and tear. In the event of such damages, the City reserves the right to deduct the cost of repairs from the deposit. Any remaining balance will be returned to the Tenant along with an itemized statement of any deductions.

8. Maintenance. Tenant agrees that it shall, at its sole cost and expense, during Tenant’s occupancy, maintain the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A” and all portions thereof in a clean and neat condition, free of refuse and debris. Tenant agrees that Tenant is solely responsible for the security, protection and insuring of its vehicles and other property, and that of its employees, servants and contractors. Tenant agrees that Landlord will have no liability of any kind or nature respecting any loss or theft of, or damage to, any such vehicles and other property.

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9. Insurance. Without limiting Tenant’s indemnification of Landlord, and prior to commencement of Lease, Tenant shall obtain, provide, and maintain at its own expense during the term of this Agreement, policies of insurance of the type and amounts described below and, in a form, satisfactory to Landlord.

9.1 General liability insurance. Tenant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office form CG 00 01, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. The policy must include contractual liability that has not been amended. Any endorsement restricting standard ISO “insured contract” language will not be accepted.
b. Workers’ compensation insurance. Tenant shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Statutory Limits) and Employer’s Liability Insurance (with limits of at least $1,000,000). Tenant shall submit to Landlord, along with the certificate of insurance, a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of Landlord, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers.

9.2 Proof of Insurance. Tenant shall provide certificates of insurance and required endorsements to Landlord as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein. Insurance certificates and endorsements must be approved by Landlord’s Risk Manager prior to commencement of performance. Current certification of insurance shall be kept on file with Landlord for the contract period and any additional length of time required thereafter. Landlord reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.

9.3 Duration of coverage. Tenant shall procure and maintain for the contract period, and any additional length of time required thereafter, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property, or financial loss which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Work hereunder by Tenant, their agents, representatives, employees, or subconsultants.

9.4 Landlord’s rights of enforcement. In the event any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these specifications or is canceled and not replaced, Landlord has the right but not the duty to obtain the insurance it deems necessary, and any premium paid by Landlord will be promptly reimbursed by Tenant or Landlord will withhold amounts sufficient to pay premium from Tenant payments. In the alternative, Landlord may cancel this Agreement.

9.5 Acceptable insurers. All insurance policies shall be issued by an insurance company currently authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business of insurance or is on the List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers in the State of California, with an assigned policyholders’ Rating of A- (or higher) and Financial Size Category Class VII (or larger) in accordance with the latest edition of Best’s Key Rating Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Landlord’s Risk Manager.

9.6 Waiver of subrogation. All insurance coverage maintained or procured pursuant to this agreement shall be endorsed to waive subrogation against Landlord, its elected or appointed officers, agents, officials, employees, and volunteers or shall specifically allow Tenant or others providing insurance evidence in compliance with these specifications to waive their right of recovery prior to a loss. Tenant hereby waives its own right of recovery against Landlord and shall require similar written express waivers and insurance clauses from each of its subconsultants.

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9.7 Enforcement of contract provisions (non-estoppel). Tenant acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of the Landlord to inform Tenant of non- compliance with any requirement imposes no additional obligations on the Landlord nor does it waive any rights hereunder.

9.8 Notice of cancellation. Tenant agrees to oblige its insurance agent or broker and insurers to provide the Landlord with a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which a ten (10) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each required coverage. If any of the Tenant’s insurers are unwilling to provide such notice, then Tenant shall have the responsibility of notifying the Landlord immediately in the event of Tenant’s failure to renew any of the required insurance coverages or insurer’s cancellation or non-renewal.

9.9 Additional insured status. General liability, automobile liability, and umbrella/excess liability insurance policies shall provide or be endorsed to provide that Landlord and its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds under such policies.

9.10 Prohibition of undisclosed coverage limitations. None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to Landlord and approved of in writing.

9.11 Separation of insureds. A severability of interests provision must apply for all additional insureds ensuring that Tenant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross-liability exclusions.

9.12 Pass through clause. Tenant agrees to ensure that its subconsultants, subcontractors, and any other party who is brought onto or involved in the project/service by Tenant (hereinafter collectively “subcontractor”), provide the same minimum insurance coverage and endorsements required of Tenant. Tenant agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. However, in the event Tenant’s subcontractor cannot comply with this requirement, which proof must be submitted to the Landlord, Tenant shall be required to ensure that its subcontractor provide and maintain insurance coverage and endorsements sufficient to the specific risk of exposure involved with subcontractor’s scope of work and services, with limits less than required of the Tenant, but in all other terms consistent with the Tenant’s requirements under this agreement. This provision does not relieve the Tenant of its contractual obligations under the agreement and/or limit its liability to the amount of insurance coverage provided by its subcontractors. This provision is intended solely to provide Tenant with the ability to utilize a subcontractor who may be otherwise qualified to perform the work or services but may not carry the same insurance limits as required of the Tenant under this agreement given the limited scope of work or services provided by the subcontractor. Tenant agrees that upon request, all agreements with subcontractors, and others engaged in the project, will be submitted to Landlord for review.

9.13 Landlord’s right to revise specifications. The Landlord reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Tenant ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the Tenant, the Landlord and Tenant may renegotiate Tenant’s compensation. Self-insured retentions. Any self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by Landlord. Landlord reserves the right to require that self-insured retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible, or require proof of ability to pay losses and

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related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention through confirmation from the underwriter.

9.14 Timely notice of claims. Tenant shall give Landlord prompt and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from Tenant’s performance under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the required liability policies.

9.15 Additional insurance. Tenant shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection. Tenant’s personal property, fixtures, equipment, inventory, and vehicles are not insured by Landlord against loss or damage due to fire, theft, vandalism, rain, water, criminal or negligent acts of others, or any other cause.

10. Indemnification. In addition to, and without limiting, Tenant’s other obligations of indemnity under this Agreement, Tenant agrees to indemnify, protect, defend (by counsel reasonably satisfactory to Landlord) and hold Landlord and its officials, officers, agents and employees, and each of them, harmless from and against all claims, losses, liabilities, actions, judgments, orders, demands, costs, damages and expenses (including without limitation reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) arising from or in any way related to: (1) the use and/or occupancy of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”, by Tenant and/or its officers, employees, agents, contractors, licensees, subtenants, their successors, or invitees; (2) any bodily injury or trauma (including, without limitation, death, dismemberment, mental or physical illness, and/or emotional distress) suffered by any person while occupying the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”, relating in any way to Tenant’s use of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A” , or condition of the Real Property; (3) any injury or damage (including, without limitation, loss of profit, loss of opportunity) to any real or personal property or rights thereto, that is owned by Tenant, or its officers, employees, agents, contractors, licensees, subtenants, their successors, or invitees where such injury or damage is in any way related to the Tenant’s use of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A” or condition of the Real Property; (4) any willful misconduct, negligence, or act or omission of Tenant, or its officers, employees, agents, contractors, or invitees in or about the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”; or (5) any default by Tenant under this Agreement, but excluding any claims, losses, liabilities, actions, judgments, costs, damages and expenses arising from or relating to Landlord’s willful misconduct or sole negligence.

11. Utilities. Landlord agrees to pay, before delinquency, for all water, sewer, gas, heat, light, power, telephone service, refuse removal and all other utilities or services of any kind supplied to the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”. It is agreed that Landlord is not liable for any failure or interruption of any utility or service, and the failure or interruption of any utility or service will not entitle Tenant to terminate this Agreement or stop making any rental or other payments due under this Agreement.

12. Taxes. Without admitting any liability, Lessee recognizes and understands that this Lease may create a possessory interest subject to Property’s taxation pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 107 and that Lessee may be subject to the payment of Property’s taxes levied on such interest if such a determination is made by the Riverside County Tax Assessor or other government entity with the authority to make such determination. All taxes and assessments which become due

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and payable with respect to the Property, and any improvements thereon, shall be the sole responsibility of Lessee, and any such payments shall not reduce any payment due City hereunder.

If Lessee shall, in good faith, desire to contest the validity, the imposition, or the amount of any tax or assessment, or any other governmental charge herein agreed to be paid by Lessee, Lessee shall be permitted to do so; provided, however, Lessee shall not permit or allow any lien to be placed or assessed upon the Property or any improvements thereon.

13. Alterations. Tenant agrees that it will not make any alterations or improvements to the property described in Exhibit “A”, or any portion thereof, without Landlord’s prior written consent, which consent Landlord is under no obligation to give. If Landlord consents to the making of any alterations or improvements, Tenant agrees that such alterations or improvements will be made in strict compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations of all governmental authorities having jurisdiction, will be performed in a good and workmanlike manner, and will be made in compliance with such other conditions as Landlord may require in connection with the granting of its consent. Tenant agrees that it will pay, when due, all claims for labor or materials furnished or alleged to have been furnished to or for Tenant at or for use of the property described in Exhibit “A”, which claims are or may be secured by any mechanics’ or materialmen’s lien against the property described in Exhibit “A”, or any interest therein. All alterations and improvements made by Tenant shall, at Landlord’s option and at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, be removed from the property described in Exhibit “A” at the end of the Term of this Agreement and be restored to their condition prior to the making of such alterations or improvements.

14. Tenant’s Property. All equipment and personal property of Tenant must be removed from the property described in Exhibit “A” on the expiration or termination of this Agreement, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, and shall remain the property of Tenant.

15. Damage and Destruction. If any of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”, or any portion thereof are damaged or destroyed by any casualty (whether or not insured), Tenant, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, shall promptly repair and restore the same; provided, that the proceeds, if any, of the fire and extended coverage insurance required to be kept and maintained by Tenant under Section 7 (after deduction of all costs incurred by Landlord in recovering the same) shall be made available to Tenant by Landlord for the purpose of making such repairs and restorations; provided, further, that if the cost of repairing or restoration , exceeds one month’s rent or if the repairs and restorations would require more than one month to complete once commenced, then either Landlord or Tenant may cancel this Agreement upon the giving of written notice to the other. Upon any cancellation of this Agreement pursuant to the provisions of this Section, all proceeds of insurance shall be the sole property of Landlord, and Tenant shall have no right or interest therein.

16. Assignment. Tenant may not assign this Agreement nor sublet all or any part of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”.

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17. Default. The occurrence of any one or more of the following shall constitute a default by Tenant:
(a) Vacation or abandonment of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”, by Tenant.
(b) Failure by Tenant to make payment of rent or any other payments required to be made by Tenant hereunder as and when due.
(c) Failure by Tenant to keep and maintain any of the insurance required to be kept and maintained by Tenant under this Agreement.
(d) Failure by Tenant to observe or perform any of the covenants or provisions of this Agreement, other than as provided in subsections (b) and (c) above, when such failure continues for a period of 30 days after written notice of such failure is given by Landlord to Tenant; provided, that if the nature of Tenant’s failure is such that more than 30 days are reasonably required for its cure, then Tenant will not be deemed to be in default if Tenant commences such cure within said 30 day period and thereafter diligently prosecutes such cure to completion.

18. Remedies. If Tenant is in default, then, in addition to all other rights and remedies which Landlord may have at law or in equity, Landlord has the following rights and remedies which are not exclusive but are cumulative:
(a) Landlord can, with or without terminating this Agreement, re-enter any or all of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”, and remove all property and persons therefrom, and any such property may be removed and stored in a public warehouse or elsewhere at the cost and for the account of Tenant. If Landlord elects to reenter or shall take possession of any or all of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A” pursuant to legal proceedings or pursuant to any notice provided by law, and if Landlord has not elected to terminate this Agreement, Landlord may either recover all rent as it becomes due under this Agreement or relet the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A” or any part or parts thereof for such term or terms and upon such provisions as Landlord may deem advisable and will have the right to make repairs to and alterations of any or all of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”. No reentry or taking possession of the property described in Exhibit “A” by Landlord is to be construed as an election to terminate this Agreement unless a written notice of such intention is given to Tenant by Landlord. Notwithstanding any reletting without termination by Landlord because of Tenant’s default, Landlord may, at any time after such reletting, elect to terminate this Agreement because of such default. If Landlord elects to relet the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A” located at the Simpson Center, 305 E. Devonshire Ave. Hemet, CA 92543, without terminating this Agreement, then rent received by Landlord therefrom will be applied as follows:
(i) First, to any indebtedness from Tenant to Landlord other than rent due from Tenant;
(ii) Second, to all costs and expenses, including, without limitation, for maintenance, repairs or alterations, incurred by Landlord in connection with reletting the six (6)

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rooms shown in Exhibit “A” located at the Simpson Center, 305 E. Devonshire Ave. Hemet, CA 92543; and
(iii) Third, to the payment of rent due and unpaid under this Agreement and the residue, if any, will be held by Landlord and applied in payment of future rent as the same may become due and payable under this Agreement, and to any damages and other amounts which Landlord is otherwise entitled to under this Agreement. Should that portion of such rent received from such reletting during any month, which is applied to the payment of rent hereunder, be less than the rent payable hereunder during that month by Tenant, then Tenant agrees to pay such deficiency to Landlord immediately upon demand. In no event will Tenant be entitled to any excess rent received by Landlord from such reletting.
(b) Landlord can terminate Tenant’s right to possession of the six (6) rooms shown in Exhibit “A” located at the Simpson Center, 305 E. Devonshire Ave. Hemet, CA 92543, at any time. No act by Landlord other than giving written notice to Tenant will terminate this Agreement. Acts of maintenance, efforts to relet the six (6) rooms shown in Exhibit “A” located at the Simpson Center, 305 E. Devonshire Ave. Hemet, CA 92543, or the appointment of a receiver on Landlord’s initiative to protect Landlord’s interest under this Agreement shall not constitute a termination of Tenant’s right to possession. On termination, Landlord has the right to recover from Tenant:
(i) The worth, at the time of the award, of the unpaid rent that had been earned at the time of termination of this Agreement;
(ii) The worth, at the time of the award, of the amount by which the unpaid rent that would have been earned after the date of termination of this Agreement until the time of award exceeds the amount of the loss of rent that Tenant proves could have been reasonably avoided;
(iii) The worth, at the time of the award, of the amount by which the unpaid rent for the balance of the Term after the time of award exceeds the amount of the loss of rent that Tenant proves could have been reasonably avoided; and (iv) Any other amount, and court costs, necessary to compensate Landlord for all detriment proximately caused by Tenant’s default. “The worth, at the time of the award,” as used in (i) and (ii) of this subsection (b), is to be computed by allowing interest at the maximum rate an individual is permitted by law to charge. “The worth, at the time of the award,” as referred to in (iii) of this subsection (b), is to be computed by discounting the amount at the discount rate of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco at the time of the award, plus 1%.
(c) Landlord can have a receiver appointed to collect rent and conduct Tenant’s business. Neither the filing of a petition for the appointment of a receiver nor the appointment itself shall constitute an election by Landlord to terminate this Agreement.

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(d) Without waiving the default, Landlord can, at its sole option, pay such sums and/or take such actions as are necessary in Landlord’s reasonable judgment in order to cure the default, and all sums expended or incurred by Landlord in connection therewith, together with interest thereon at the maximum rate permitted by law, shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord immediately on demand.

19. Late Payment. Rent and other amounts not paid by Tenant when due under this Agreement shall bear interest at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from the date due until the date paid.

20. Landlord Entry. Landlord and its authorized representatives shall have the right upon reasonable prior written notice to Tenant to enter all portions of the six (6) rooms shown in Exhibit “A”, for any of the following purposes: (a) to determine whether the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”, are in good condition and whether Tenant is complying with its obligations under this Agreement; (b) to inspect the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”; (c) in connection with Landlord’s design and construction planning respecting Landlord’s future use of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”; and (d) to post notices of non-responsibility. Notwithstanding the foregoing to the contrary, Landlord and its authorized representatives shall have the right to enter any or all of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”, at any time, and without notice to Tenant, where an emergency situation necessitates such entry. No exercise by Landlord of its rights under this Section shall entitle Tenant to any damages for any injury or inconvenience occasioned thereby or to any abatement of rent or other amounts payable under this Agreement.

21. Surrender of Breakroom and three (3) Rooms located at the front of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”. Upon the expiration or other termination of the Term of this Agreement, Tenant agrees to surrender possession of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A” and every party thereof, to Landlord in generally the same condition as it was at commencement date of the Agreement, ordinary wear and tear alone excepted. “Ordinary wear and tear” does not include any damage or deterioration that would have been prevented by Tenant performing all of its obligations under this Agreement.

22. Notices. Except as otherwise provided, all notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement must be in writing and addressed to the parties at their respective notice addresses set forth below; provided, that notices to Tenant may also be effectively given in writing and addressed to Tenant at the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”. Notices must be given by personal delivery (including by commercial delivery service) or by first-class mail, postage prepaid. Notices will be deemed effectively given, in the case of personal delivery, upon receipt (or if receipt is refused, upon attempted delivery), and in the case of mailing, three (3) days following deposit into the custody of the United States Postal Service. The notice addresses of the parties are as follows:

If to Landlord: City of Hemet
445 E. Florida Avenue
Hemet, CA 92543-2409
Attention: City Manager

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If to Tenant: Zixta Enterprises, Inc.
12881 Bradley Ave
Sylmar, CA 91342
Attn: James Lodenquai

23. Waiver and Release of Benefits. Tenant acknowledges that upon expiration of the Term, including any extension thereof, or upon termination of any holdover tenancy (collectively “Expiration of Tenancy”), Tenant might be or become eligible to receive compensation, reimbursement, assistance, including, but not limited to, the fair market value of real and personal property, loss of goodwill, loss of profits, actual and reasonable expenses for moving a business, loss of tangible personal property as a result of moving the business, expenses incurred in searching for a replacement site for the business, expenses to reestablish the business at the new site, “in-lieu payments,” and other such benefits (collectively “Benefits”) under the California Relocation Assistance Act (Government Code §7260, et seq.), Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations, Article 1, § 19 of the California Constitution, the California Eminent Domain Law (Code of Civil Procedure §1230.010, et seq.), or other similar local, state, or federal statute, ordinance, regulation, rule, or decisional law (collectively “Compensatory Laws”). Tenant further acknowledges that it has received full and fair compensation of all Benefits Tenant is or might be or might become entitled to recover from the City of Hemet and/or the Hemet Redevelopment Landlord (collectively “City”) as a result of, or in any way related to, Expiration of the Tenancy, City’s acquisition of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”, and City’s occupancy and possession of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”.

Therefore, being fully informed of and understanding the acknowledgments made herein and of Tenant’s rights or potential rights to Benefits under the Compensatory Laws, Tenant hereby expressly and unconditionally waives, and Releases the City from, any and all rights of Tenant to claim, demand, sue for, or receive any Benefits which Tenant is or might be or might become entitled to recover from the City as a result of, or in any way related to, Expiration of the Tenancy, City’s acquisition of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A” and City’s occupancy and possession of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A” . _________________
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24. Survival of Obligations. Tenant acknowledges that it is currently in possession of the six (6) rooms described in Exhibit “A”, on a month-to-month basis as a holdover tenant, on the terms and conditions set forth in the initial Lease Agreement, as amended. Tenant further acknowledges that Tenant’s month-to-month tenancy is being terminated and replaced by the executions and earlier of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the termination of Tenant’s monthto-month tenancy (including without limitation, obligations of indemnity and insurance) such obligations survive such termination.

25. General.
(a) The acceptance by Landlord of any rental or other payments due hereunder with knowledge of the breach of any of the terms, covenants or provisions of this Agreement by Tenant shall not be construed as a waiver of any such breach. The acceptance at any time or times

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by Landlord of any sum less than that which is required to be paid by Tenant shall, unless Landlord specifically agrees otherwise in writing, be deemed to have been received only on account of the obligation for which it is paid, and shall not be deemed an accord and satisfaction notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary written on any check or contained in any writing transmitting the same.
(b) The titles to the sections of this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and are not a part of this Agreement and shall have no effect upon the construction or interpretation of any part of this Agreement. Any exhibits attached to this Agreement are, however, a part of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to any otherwise governing principles of conflicts of law. In construing this Agreement, none of the parties to it shall have any term or provision construed against it solely by reason of its having drafted the same. (c) Any provision of this Agreement that is invalid, illegal or unenforceable shall be ineffective to the extent of such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability without invalidating, diminishing or rendering unenforceable the rights and obligations of the parties under the remaining provisions of this Agreement.
(d) No term or provision of this Agreement may be amended, altered, modified or waived orally or by a course of conduct, but only by an instrument in writing signed by a duly authorized officer or representative of the party against which enforcement of such amendment, alteration, modification or waiver is sought. Any amendment, alteration, modification or waiver shall be for such period and subject to such conditions as shall be specified in the written instrument affecting the same. Any waiver shall be effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which given.
(e) This Agreement and all exhibits attached to it constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements (whether written or oral) with respect to that subject matter. (f) This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. (g) If either party hereto brings an action to enforce the terms hereof or declare rights hereunder, the prevailing party in such action, on trial or appeal, shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys’ fees to be paid by the losing party as fixed by the court.

26. California Taxation and Revenue Code Section 170.6- Without admitting any liability, Lessee recognizes and understands that this Lease may create a possessory interest subject to Property’s taxation pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 107.6 and that Lessee may be subject to the payment of Property’s taxes levied on such interest if such a determination is made by the Riverside County Tax Assessor or other government entity with the authority to make such determination. All taxes and assessments which become due and payable with respect to the Property, and any improvements thereon, shall be the sole responsibility of Lessee, and any such payments shall not reduce any payment due City

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hereunder. If Lessee shall, in good faith, desire to contest the validity, the imposition, or the amount of any tax or assessment, or any other governmental charge herein agreed to be paid by Lessee, Lessee shall be permitted to do so; provided, however, Lessee shall not permit or allow any lien to be placed or assessed upon the Property or any improvements thereon.

27. Public Records Act- Lessor is a public entity subject to the Public Records Act.

Information provided to Lessor pursuant to this Lease may be disclosed publicly as required by law.

28. Governing Law and Jurisdiction - Lessee agrees that in the exercise of its rights under this Lease, Lessee shall comply with all applicable federal, state, county, and local laws and regulations in connection with its use of the Property. The existence, validity, construction, operation, and effect of this Lease and all of its terms and provisions shall be determined in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any action at law or equity brought by either of the parties hereto for the purpose of enforcing a right or rights provided for by this Lease shall be tried in a court of competent jurisdiction in the County of Riverside, State of California, and the parties hereby waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue in such proceedings to any other county.

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The parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their respective duly authorized officers or representatives as of the date first set forth above.

CITY OF HEMET
By:

ATTEST:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Zixta Enterprises, Inc.

By:
_________________
_________________
By:
___________________
___________________

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EXHIBIT “A”

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Simpson Center – 305 E. Devonshire Ave. Hemet, CA 92543

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Igniting the Inland Empire with vibrant Performing Arts! To Hemet City Council:

At the Empire Arts Academy, an enchanting fusion of artistry unfolds in conjunction with the Historic Hemet Theatre. From vocal harmonies to dramatic performances and graceful movements, budding talents aged 4-18 are nurtured to illuminate the stage.

For adult dancers seeking artistic expression, there is a welcoming space awaiting their presence.

Tailored classes cater to individual age groups and skill levels, fostering an environment where every participant can showcase their talents and aspire to greatness collectively.

This endeavor presents an exceptional opportunity for the local community and the Inland Empire region to embrace a comprehensive program dedicated to the Performing Arts.

Our proposal suggests the temporary utilization of the Simpson Senior Center as our operational base. Given its primary function as a Senior Center, we propose offering one complimentary class daily for seniors as a gesture of goodwill.

9.30am-10.30am
Monday - Chair Aerobics
Tuesday - Line Dancing
Wednesday - Chair Yoga
Thursday - Dance Fitness
Friday - Stretch

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We aim to utilize the center for senior classes during the day and extend its use to evenings and Saturdays for our after-school and weekend programs.

Tuesday - 3.30pm-6.30pm
Wednesday - 3.00pm-7.00pm
Thursday - 3.30pm-6.30pm
Friday - 3.00pm-6.30pm
Saturday - 9.30am-12.30pm
We will hold classes in:

Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Commercial/Hip-Hop
Lyrical/Contemporary
Theater Choir
Improv
Acting for Camera
We will cater to the community aged 3-18, accommodating various age and ability groups across the specified genres.

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Our request to the City of Hemet entails a six-month lease commencement at the earliest convenience. During the six-month lease, The Historic Hemet Theatre will pay a monthly rent of $500, encompassing utility costs.

Upon the conclusion of the initial six-month period, contingent on the reception and efficacy of our program, we seek the opportunity to engage in further negotiations.

Following the success of our Summer Theater Camp, we believe that this is a perfect opportunity to the valley, serving a plethora of ages and backgrounds.

Thank you for your consideration.

Ben Smith
Director of Performing Arts Education
Historic Hemet Theatre

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Community Solutions Coordinator
445 E. Florida Ave.

Hemet, Ca 92543
Attention: Kristian Ticas
I am writing this letter on behalf of Victory Outreach Hemet with a proposal expressing our interest in renting the Simpson Center, located at 305 E. Devonshire Avenue, Hemet, Ca 92543.

We would liketo rent this location to have our church services on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. We would also liketo have one or two other nights a month for leadership development training. We would liketo propose a payment of $3,000 a month for the use of the building. We would only be using portions of the building and we would not be there seven days a week.

We are interested in using the following rooms during our services: the auditorium, the kitchen, the dining room by the lobby, the tv room, the new room, county food room, of?ce, and the lobby. We would also need a place where we could store some of our sound equipment. We would liketo use the of?ce room for a green room during services and the county food room for our nursery during services, with an option to lockthose rooms once service is over. This way we could leave the green room furniture and cribs for nursery in these rooms. The names for the rooms are taken from the Simpson Center existing ?oor plan blueprint.

Victory Outreach Hemet has been in this city for over 25 years and we are part of Victory Outreach Int’l that was established in 1967. Victory Outreach inspires and instills within people the desire to ful?ll their potential in life with a sense of dignity, belonging, and destiny. Our mission is reaching the drug addicts, the gang members, and the prostitutes and help them to ?nd a new way of life. Many families have been restored over the years and many have become productive citizens.

We want to thank you for your consideration of this proposal.

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Post Of?ce Box 3153 * 1480 N Kirby St, Hemet, Ca 92545
(951) 392-3177 * [email protected]

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HEADQUARTERS
HEMET-RYAN COMPOSITE SQUADRON 59 - CIVIL AIR PATROL

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AUXILIARY
4770 BLUE COPPER WAY
HEMET, CALIFORNIA 92545-9795
TEL: 951-444-8227
07-Aug-2024
Attn: City of Hemet, City Manager’s Office, 445 E. Florida Ave, Hemet, CA 92543 Letter of Intent for Lease Proposal: Senior Community Center Subject Property Address: 305 East Devonshire Ave, Hemet, CA 92543 Lease Term: 12 months, with options of securing future 1-to-5-year renewals as funds become available.

Civil Air Patrol hereby expresses our intent to lease the 2nd floor office and 2 nd floor meeting room of
the Senior Building at the Simpson Community Center, located at the above-mentioned address. Our organization, Civil Air Patrol (CAP), plans to utilize this space to conduct weekly meetings for our cadet program members and adult volunteers. Additionally, we seek permission to hold training sessions for both our squadron and other squadrons from the group and wing levels of CAP.

Upon securing funding through grants and fundraising efforts, we will be able to commit to a monthly lease payment. We anticipate being in a position to exercise any future lease extension options under the same conditions.

In exchange for the use of the space, CAP commits to the following:

1. Maintenance: CAP will perform routine cleaning and maintenance of the second floor, ensuring the premises remain free of trash and debris, both inside and outside the building.

2. City Event Support: CAP volunteers will assist the City of Hemet in future city events by performing duties such as crowd control or other tasks as requested, provided these duties fall within CAP regulations and guidelines.

We believe this arrangement will be mutually beneficial, providing CAP with a suitable venue for our activities while contributing to the maintenance and operational support of the Community Center, as well as community service volunteers for City of Hemet events.

Who We Are: Since Civil Air Patrol’s formation during the earliest days of World War II, this vigilant organization of citizen airmen has been committed to service to America. Founded Dec. 1, 1941, to mobilize the nation's civilian aviation resources for national defense service, CAP has evolved into a premier public service organization that still carries out emergency service missions when needed — in the air and on the ground.

As a Total Force partner and auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, Civil Air Patrol is there to search for and find the lost, provide comfort in times of disaster and work to keep the homeland safe. Its more than 64,000 members selflessly devote their time, energy, and expertise toward the well-being of their communities while also promoting aviation and related fields through aerospace/STEM education and helping shape future leaders through CAP’s cadet program.

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Civil Air Patrol’s missions for America are many, and today’s adults and cadets perform their duties with the same vigilance as its founding members — preserving CAP’s 82-year legacy of service while maintaining its commitment to nearly 1,500 communities nationwide.

Mission/Vision Statement: Volunteers Serving America’s Communities, Saving Lives, and Shaping Futures
Core Values: Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect.

We look forward to your favorable consideration of our proposal.

Respectfully yours,
Eugene Hawks, 1
st Lt., Civil Air Patrol
Commander, Hemet-Ryan Squadron 59
(C) (951) 663-5532
[email protected]
squadron59.cap.gov

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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting

STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council Meeting - Aug 13 2024
Department: Community Development
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
Benigno Sandoval, Economic Development Manager;
☐ Receive and File ☐ Consent Calendar ☒ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing TITLE:

Review and Adoption of City of Hemet Economic Strategy
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:

Review and Adopt the City of Hemet Economic Strategy.

BACKGROUND:

In the City Council adopted Fiscal Year 2023-24 Strategic Plan, policy direction was provided to create a comprehensive Economic Strategy to further accelerate local business investment as the community enters a new phase of growth opportunity.

The City of Hemet Economic Strategy promotes business retention and expansion, positions the City for strategic investment, promotes a business-friendly development experience by focusing on Place, People, and Process.

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:

None
STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:

GOAL ONE: QUALITY OF LIFE:

To ensure that Hemet is safe, clean, attractive and comfortable for all who live, work, and visit.

Objective 1: Enhance the visual appearance of the community to make it attractive and reduce blight.

Objective 2: Explore and implement homelessness solutions for the City of Hemet.

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GOAL TWO: ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
To ensure that Hemet is a hub, with access to quality jobs, shopping options, and a varied and sustained tax base.

Objective 1: Develop business practices that welcome new development by streamlining processes.

Objective 2: Provide resources for new businesses to enhance the customer service experience.

GOAL THREE: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
To connect and participate in a constant dialogue between members of the community, City staff, and elected officials to promote togetherness and positivity.

Objective 1: Deliver messaging to the Community that connects, is consistent, and relevant.

Objective 2: Increase transparency for the public.

Objective 3: Increase the community's pride within the City.

GOAL FOUR: PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATION
To pursue partnerships that will increase the opportunities available to the community, including our businesses, unemployed, and youth populations.

Objective 1: Develop concepts and programs to increase opportunities for youth recreation.

Objective 2: Develop concepts and programs to enhance the quality of life services.

Objective 3: Develop programs to offer support to the community's businesses GOAL FIVE: ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
To identify the work needed inside the City organization to effectively provide services to the community and ensure financial stability.

Objective 1: Operate in a financially sustainable manner.

Objective 2: Evaluate existing practices to ensure continuity with industry best practices.

Objective 3: Provide Council with policies that are consistent while lessening liabilities.

Objective 4: Increase employee retention by training and creating a positive workplace.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Economic Development Strategy recommends a number of initiatives to increase City revenue and economic vitality.

ALTERNATIVE(S):

Reevaluate initiatives presented and consider addition, modification, or deletion of other initiatives.

ATTACHMENT(S):

Attachment 1: Draft City of Hemet - Economic Development Strategy - Final

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DRAFT
Hemet RISES
Economic Strategy
Resurgent Investment Strategy for Economic Success
August 2024
City of Hemet

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Acknowledgements

CITY COUNCIL
Joe Males, Mayor
Jackie Peterson, Mayor Pro Temp
Carole Kendrick, Council Member
Linda Krupa, Council Member
Malcolm Lilienthal, Council Member

CITY STAFF
Mark Prestwich, City Manager
Benigno Sandoval, Economic Development Manager

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Community Profile …………….…………………………..................................... 4

2. Financial Profile ……….…………………………………………................................. 5

3. Executive Summary …..………………….…………………………............................ 6

4. Strategy 1 - PLACE ………………………....................................................... 8

5. Strategy 2 - PEOPLE ...............................................................................16

6. Strategy 3 - PROCESS ............................................................................ 19

7. Implementation…………………..…………………………………………………………….22

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COMMUNITY PROFILE
A Profile on the City of Hemet
ountless thriving businesses call the City of Hemet home with over 2,823 registered Business Licenses, from small entrepreneurs to mid and large-scale businesses providing services and goods to Hemet residents and visitors.

The City of Hemet enjoys a population of over 90,000, but with more than 500 housing units indesign and several large commercial development applications pending, significant economic growth over the next decade is expected. The City’s economic performance over the past seven years has grown City resources and allowed the City make unprecedented investments in infrastructure, technology, and services to accelerate economic growth.

In the City Council adopted Fiscal Year 2023-24 Strategic Plan, policy direction was provided to create a comprehensive Economic Strategy to further accelerate local business investment as the community enters a new phase of growth opportunity.

The City of Hemet's Economic Strategy has been coined Hemet RISES (Resurgent Investment Strategy for Economic Success). This strategy promotes business retention and expansion, positions the City for strategic investment, promotes a business-friendly development experience, and fosters place-making through infrastructure investments and marketing efforts.

Hemet RISES is a blueprint for fostering sustainable City growth and prosperity. By focusing on strategic investments and partnerships, Hemet will stimulate job creation, increase property values, and enhance the community’s long-term economic prosperity.

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Western Science Center
Hemet is home to the acclaimed
Western Science Center
Museum which houses a large
collection of Native American
artifacts and Ice Age fossils that
were unearthed at Diamond
Valley Lake including “Max, the
largest mastodon found in the
western United States. The
Museum opened in 2006.

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FINANCIAL PROFILE
Measure U Passage Fuels Steady Financial Improvement
he City of Hemet has enjoyed improving financial performance over the past seven years.

The City’s financial comeback was fueled by the community’s support and passage of Measure U, a temporary 1% general sales tax that today generates more than $16 million annually. In 2022, Hemet’s voters removed the sunset provisions of Measure U with the passage of Measure H.

When Measure U was passed, the City
Council adopted an implementing
Resolution committing 100% of
Measure U resources to Police and Fire
services, with Police receiving 2/3 and
Fire receiving 1/3 of Measure U
revenues. As a result of these
investments, the City has also
experienced a steady decline in
property and violent crime over this
same period.

The City’s General Fund reserves
topped $61 million at the June 30, 2023
close to the City’s 2023-24 fiscal year (FY), marking a steady and remarkable improvement to the City’s financial position. As a result, the City Council increased its General Fund Reserve Policy from 20% to 40% in FY 2023-24.

The City’s adopted FY 2024-25 General Fund revenue budget totals $80,150,000. The City utilized a “vacancy factor” of $3,117,000 in FY 2024-25 and one-time use of $9,488,000 for a total General Fund Expenditure Budget of $92,590,000.

The City’s primary budgeted revenue sources are itemized below:

Bradley Burns 1% Sales Tax $17,896,000 (22%)
Measure U 1% Sales Tax $15,527,000 (21%)
Property Tax $10,715,000 (13%)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Place – People – Process: A Blueprint for Economic Prosperity he City of Hemet has developed a comprehensive three-pronged Economic Strategy to enhance its economic vitality by focusing on Place, People, and Process. This strategy aims to create a dynamic and attractive environment for residents and visitors, support local businesses, and streamline development processes to foster economic growth.

PLACE
The "Place" component of the strategy is centered on improving community assets and creating incentives to encourage private investment. Key actions include:
• Auto Mall Build-Out: Complete the development of the Hemet Auto Mall to boost sales tax revenue and attract additional dealerships, increasing local economic activity. • Restaurant Investment: Allocate $300,000 to create a restaurant grant program to invigorate downtown dining and attract visitors.
• Historic Theatre Expansion: Support the expansion of the Hemet Historical Theatre to enhance its capacity and cultural offerings, driving downtown economic activity. • Mixed-Use Development: Explore opportunities for redeveloping the L.P. Denney property and adjacent properties to complement the downtown entertainment district. • Hotel and Campground Incentives: Implement the Hotel Incentive Program and support campground development to diversify accommodation options and attract tourists. • Soccer Fields: Design new soccer fields to boost local amenities.. • Healthcare: Support the development of medical services and healthcare accessibility to serve a growing community.
• Public Art and Façade Improvements: Develop an Arts in Public Places Program and a Façade Improvement Grant Program to enhance the City’s visual appeal and support business vitality.

PEOPLE
To attract residents and visitors, Hemet is focusing on community engagement and event-driven strategies:
• Restaurant Week and Festivals: Host a Restaurant Week and a multi-day Music, Arts, and Culinary Festival to showcase local talent and boost economic activity. • Branding and Social Media: Update the city’s brand and collaborate with social media influencers to promote Hemet’s attractions and amenities.

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• Pop-Up Stores and Downtown Experiences: Introduce a pop-up store program and enhance downtown experiences with regular events and new attractions to increase foot traffic and vibrancy.

PROCESS
The "Process" aspect aims to facilitate business-friendly planning and development by streamlining procedures and enhancing support:
• Optimize Development and Permitting Process: Conduct an independent staffing and development review study to provide recommendations on optimal staffing levels and solutions to improve the development and permitting process. • City Technology and Data Utilization: Utilize City technology to assist businesses with valuable market insights and enhance decision-making.
• Streamlined Permitting and Outreach: Improve the temporary use permit process, develop a Youth Pre-Apprenticeship program, and enhance promotion and customer service for business expansion
Conclusion
The City of Hemet’s strategy integrates efforts to enhance the physical and economic environment, attract and engage the community, and streamline business processes. By advancing these initiatives, Hemet aims to foster a thriving economy, attract new investments, and create a vibrant and appealing city for residents and visitors alike.

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PLACE Positioning Community Assets for Private Investment gniting business investment through the promotion of catalytic projects and positioning community assets for investment presents the opportunity to diversify the City’s economic base, create and retain jobs, and expand economic prosperity. The City will advance efforts to boost the community’s sense of place by enhancing City infrastructure, introducing business incentives to promote private investment, and advancing catalyst projects.

STRATEGIC ACTIONS

1. Facilitate Build-Out of the Hemet Auto Mall
The Hemet Auto Mall is the economic engine of the City of Hemet producing remarkable sales tax revenue for community services. However, there remain a few undeveloped properties that present significant long-term City revenue growth opportunities if additional dealerships are opened. In the early 1990s, the City of Hemet utilized a sales tax sharing agreement to encourage relocation and expansion of dealerships to the Hemet Auto Mall. A similar type of incentive can be deployed today to encourage the full build-out of this regional asset. To assist existing dealerships, there will be an opportunity to allocate an increment of revenue generated by the newer dealerships to enhance existing dealership advertising efforts.

Expanding the variety of dealerships will draw more customers to the area, increasing foot traffic and overall sales. This will play a crucial role in reducing economic leakages, where residents leave Hemet to purchase vehicles in neighboring cities.

2. Incentivize Restaurant Investment in City’s
Downtown
The City desires to support business creation and restore the vibrancy of downtown as a place to visit, shop, and dine. To that end, the City Council has appropriated
$300,000 in the FY 2024-25 budget to create a restaurant grant program to cover the start-up costs of opening a
restaurant, including kitchen equipment, renovations, and other related expenses.

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Harvard Street
Downtown Hemet

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Support Efforts to Expand the Downtown Historic Hemet Theatre Built in 1921 by William Martin, the Hemet Historical Theatre- is one of the oldest active theatres in the country. The theater desires to expand its existing 410-seat capacity to nearly 1,000 seats to make it one of the largest performance venues of its kind in southeast Riverside County.

An expanded and renovated building will
allow the theatre to offer a wider variety of
events and programming, driving additional
economic vitality to downtown Hemet. The
City has acquired the 13,000 square-foot
building immediately west of the theatre to
assist with completing this catalyst project.

3. Explore Development / Mixed-Use Housing Opportunities with City-owned L.P. Denney Building and Nearby Properties
The City owns the approximately five-acre property along the railroad right-of-way previously owned and operated by L.P. Denney as a Coors Brewing distributorship, along with other nearby properties. Today, the site is utilized by the City’s Police Department to store evidence and provide motorcycle training for officers. However, the site has great potential as a northern anchor to the City’s planned downtown entertainment district.

The City will consider opportunities to accelerate the transition of this underutilized asset to a higher and better use including mixed-use building(s) that complement the downtown.

4. Promote Hemet Hotel Incentive Program to Encourage Hotel Renovation and Development
Every successful visitor serving hotel establishment periodically renovates their property to increase guest satisfaction and address aging or deteriorating assets. Needed safety improvements, competition, and improving visitor convenience are also factors that frequently drive hotel renovation projects.

On February 27, 2024, the City Council approved one of California’s most competitive Hotel Incentive Programs to support renovation of existing hotel assets and the construction of a new downtown hotel. The City aims to increase tax revenues, including hotel, property, and sales tax, while also improving the community’s hospitality amenities. The adopted ordinance outlines specific participation requirements and incentives for hotel owners, including 25-year and 30-year hotel tax increment sharing arrangements. The Hotel Investment Program will be in place for five years unless extended by the City Council. The City will work with property owners and investors to strongly encourage participation in this program.

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5. Incentivize Campground Development within City of Hemet The City of Hemet is home to 14 hotels but no camping sites. The City of Hemet is part of 10LakeValley, a new Riverside County tourism branding initiative for 214 square miles of southwest Riverside County dubbed the SoCal Wildlands. The branding emphasizes the outdoor nature of this region:
“For the people who play on the edges and carve their own paths, who never leave a scenic route un-taken or a vista un-viewed. The vanlifers, wanderers, and wonderers. The climbers, runners, paddlers, line-casters and freefallers.”
Supporting the creation of outdoor campground amenities will further diversify and grow City revenues. This will also complement efforts to grow tourism and visitors to nearby amenities, including the Western Science Center, Diamond Valley Lake, and sports assets.

Extending the hotel tax incentive program to campground investments to offset the significant cost of campground development will facilitate the City’s ability to advance construction of these assets.

6. Advance Soccer Field Design at Diamond Valley Lake
As a result of Fiscal Year 2023-24 conversations with representatives of Valley Wide Recreation and Park District about options for soccer field expansion, City staff has learned that there is an opportunity to design and construct six new soccer fields on Valley Wide leased land at Diamond Valley Lake. These fields will grow the number of soccer fields at Diamond Valley Lake to nine, provide local athletes with high-quality facilities for training and competition, boost local pride, and drive City tax revenues. The City will design the six soccer fields and position the project for grants and capital funding. It is envisioned that the City will manage design, construction, and provide maintenance for fields, with Valley Wide providing management and programming of the soccer fields.

7. Prioritize Expansion and Investment in the Medical Education and Services Sector
Expansion of and investment in Hemet’s Medical Education and Services Sector will have a transformational impact on the community’s prosperity and public safety. Hemet Valley Hospital is the only hospital in the San Jacinto Valley. Support and expansion of medical assets will improve health care outcomes for community residents who otherwise must travel nearly 20 miles of surface streets to the next closest hospital.

Similarly, supporting investment in medical education, including expansion and licensing of medical education facilities, and the medical services sector, will complement Hemet Hospital and provide unparalleled economic opportunities for Hemet. According to a 2015 study by the American Hospital Association, the goods and services hospitals

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purchase from other businesses create additional economic value for the community with every dollar spent by a hospital supporting approximately $2.30 of additional business activity.

8. Engage Community and Park Design Professional to Plan “Shovel Ready” Improvements to Weston Park
Park amenities benefit from periodic renewal and reimagination of their assets. Hemet’s downtown Weston Park previously included a band stand and at one time was the community’s primary community park space. The City Council has authorized funding of $100,000 to secure the services of a professional park design firm to initiate a community led engagement to developed a community supported "Shovel Ready" design for a refreshed Weston Park. This
collaborative approach will create a
sense of ownership and pride among
Hemet residents, who are more likely to
utilize and care for the improved Weston
Park.

Partnering with a professional design firm
will also ensure the improvements are
not only aesthetically pleasing but also
functional, safe, and sustainable. This
combination of community input and
expert guidance will result in a
community supported “shovel ready”
design and welcoming space to serve as a
hub for social interaction, physical
activity, and relaxation when built.

Creating a shovel-ready plan will help the
City secure grant and/or other funding to
advance the project to construction.

9. Develop Brewery Incentive Program and Create a Beer Festival

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The City of Hemet is currently one of a few cities in southwest Riverside County that is not home to a brewery or craft brewery. The craft brewing industry is a significant economic driver through a three-tier ecosystem impacting breweries, wholesalers, and retailers. According to a study by the California Craft Brewers Association, the industry contributed $8.8 billion to the California economy in 2022.

The presence of breweries can have a positive ripple effect on the local economy. Breweries often attract other
businesses, such as restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues, creating a lively and interconnected economy.

Breweries also become community gathering spots,
hosting events and fostering a sense of community pride.

To encourage craft brewery investment, the City will develop a Brewery Incentive Program and partner with the California Craft Brewery Association/Beer Guild to create a Beer Festival.

10. Replace Traditional Billboards with Revenue Producing Digital Display Billboards
Lamar Advertising Company owns 10 traditional
illuminated billboards within Hemet City Limits. While
these billboards provide significant advertising
exposure, modern digital display billboards provide
improved quality, flexibility, and immediate content
changes for improved messaging. Because of the ability
to rotate advertising in a slide show fashion every 6 to 8 seconds, companies like Lamar seek opportunities to
replace traditional billboards with digital billboards.

By working with Lamar, the City has the opportunity to
site digital billboards on City-owned property adjacent to transportation corridors and negotiate an agreement
with Lamar for a portion of the advertising revenue.

Additionally, the City will have an opportunity to
eliminate the traditional billboards in town resulting in a net reduction of billboards and visual clutter within the city, thereby improving its aesthetic appearance. The City will also be entitled to use of advertising space on the digital billboards for non-profit, public service messages.

11. Support Expansion of the Cannabis Sector

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Expansion of the cannabis sector in the City of Hemet presents significant potential for economic growth and job creation. As the cannabis industry continues to gain legal and social acceptance, it presents a lucrative opportunity to diversify the City’s economic base.

On May 28, 2024, the City Council approved Ordinance 2033, amending the Hemet Municipal Code to authorize Storefront Commercial Cannabis Businesses in the General Commercial zoning district. This action will permit up to five Storefront Commercial businesses to open with the City’s current population. The City will initiate an application process to facilitate qualifying applicants to proceed to selection.

12. Continue Investments in the Trash Enclosure Pilot Program to Improve City’s Visual Appearance
Continue to invest in the Hemet trash enclosure to improve the city's visual appeal. Wellmaintained and aesthetically pleasing trash enclosures can significantly reduce litter, illegal dumping and waste visibility, contributing to a cleaner and more attractive urban environment.

By continuing to upgrade trash enclosures around the City of Hemet, the city can prevent unsightly garbage overflow and ensure that waste is properly contained. This not only enhances the overall look of public spaces but also promotes a sense of civic pride among residents, encouraging them to take better care of their surroundings. Improved trash enclosures can have a positive impact on public health and safety. Properly designed and maintained trash enclosures can deter pests and rodents, reduce unpleasant odors, and minimize the risk of waste-related hazards.

13.Implement Façade Improvement Grant Program
On June 25, 2024, the City Council approved implementation of a Façade Improvement Program designed to improve the physical appearance of commercial corridors, encouraging retention of existing businesses, increase property values, and improve business vitality. The program consists of Micro Grants up to $30,000 per building with a 5% match and a Macro Grant requiring a minimum investment of $350,000 with a 20% match for larger commercial centers. The City will launch the program after notifying eligible property and business owners. The program sends a positive message to potential investors and developers to invest in the City of Hemet.

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14.Develop and Implement
Arts in Public Places
Program
Developing an Arts in Public Places
Program presents an opportunity to
further drive economic activity and
beautify the City through the
installation of murals, statues, and
other art landmarks. Public art
installations serve as visually striking
attractions that draw visitors eager to
experience the cultural and artistic
vibe of the city.

Murals, in particular, can transform
ordinary walls into vibrant canvases
that tell stories, celebrate local history, and highlight community values. These artworks can become iconic photo spots, encouraging tourists to share their experiences on social media and further promoting Hemet as a cultural destination.

Public art can enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the city, making it a more inviting and engaging place for both residents and visitors. Statues and abstract art pieces can be strategically placed in parks, plazas, and along streetscapes, creating a cohesive and dynamic urban environment. These installations can also serve as focal points for community events, festivals, and tours, fostering a sense of pride and ownership among locals. By investing in public art, Hemet can cultivate a unique identity and cultural landscape that attracts tourists and enriches its residents' quality of life.

15.Consider Streetscape Enhancement Opportunities in the Downtown Business District and Along Corridors Leading to the Ramona Bowl
Well-designed public streetscape enhances a community’s cultural identity and drives economic developments in multiple ways. In addition to beautifying corridors and establishing a sense of place, streetscape enhancements can improve pedestrian safety, provide traffic calming solutions, and offer stormwater management features.

The addition of streetscape enhancements between San Jacinto Street and State Street on Florida presents an opportunity to enhance the downtown’s sense of place on the City’s commercial corridor. Similarly, the Stetson and Girard Street corridors present an opportunity for the City to beautify and boost local pride along the primary last mile travel routes to and from the Ramona Bowl.

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16.Advance Planning of a Botanical Garden
Botanical gardens are known for their ability to attract visitors of all ages and interests, offering a peaceful retreat and a chance to connect with nature. By creating a welldesigned and diverse botanical garden, the City of Hemet can become a
destination for plant enthusiasts,
families, and visitors looking for unique
experiences. The garden can feature a
variety of plant species, themed
sections, and educational programs
that appeal to a wide audience, making
it a multi-visit attraction.

A Botanical Garden can serve as a
venue for events, workshops, and
community activities, further
increasing its appeal and drawing more
visitors to Hemet. Seasonal festivals,
guided tours, and special exhibitions
can create a dynamic and everchanging experience that encourages repeat visits. The presence of a botanical garden can also boost local businesses, as visitors spend money on dining, shopping, and lodging during their visit.

17. Consider Opportunities for Partnership with the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, Western Science Center, City of San Jacinto, and Other Regional Partners
Working in partnership often leads to greater impact. City efforts to advance business vitality and economic initiatives have the opportunity to be enhanced when partnership with the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, the Western Science Center, the City of San Jacinto, and other regional partners is considered. The City will consider opportunities for partnership with each of its economic development initiatives.

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PEOPLE
Driving Business Vitality and Attracting Visitors
ttracting residents and visitors to City of Hemet businesses is the core outcome desired by the City’s Hemet RISES Economic strategy. The following Strategic Actions are design to support these efforts.

STRATEGIC ACTIONS

1. Create a Restaurant Week Event to Enhance the City’s Culinary Scene
Creating a "Restaurant Week" or "Taste of Hemet" type event will bolster local businesses and enhance the community's culinary scene. Such an event will provide a platform for local restaurants to showcase their unique offerings, drawing in both residents and visitors eager to explore Hemet's diverse dining options. The City will encourage participation through special menus, discounts, and promotions to help restaurants attract new customers, build brand loyalty, and increase visibility. With strategic marketing and collaboration among business owners, it is expected this initiative will become an annual event driving sustained economic benefits and enhancing Hemet’s culinary ecosystem.

2. Create a Community Music, Arts, and
Culinary Festival
The creation of a multi-day Music, Arts, and Culinary
Festival will greatly benefit local businesses and attract visitors from surrounding cities. Showcasing local talent and cuisine will be one of the pillars of the event with local musicians, artists, and food vendors having a
platform to flourish and conduct business.

A festival has the potential to grow exponentially over the upcoming years with the right grassroots marketing. By consistently seeking feedback by attendees, musicians and businesses, the festival can improve each year and draw larger audiences.

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3. Update Hemet Brand, Identity, and Story
The City will initiate a branding campaign to attract people to visit, live, and work. The focus of this effort will be to boost local pride, enhance the City’s reputation, attract talent, and position the City as a destination for business investment and visitation. This initiative presents an opportunity to involve our citizens, listen to their opinions, and consolidate them into a brand that represents the spirit of our community.

4. Partner and Collaborate with Social Media Influencers Social media marketing has become an essential tool in promoting local business and visitation. The City will leverage social media influences to reach large and diverse audiences through their established online presence. By showcasing Hemet's unique attractions, historical sites, and natural beauty on their platforms, influencers can generate interest and curiosity among their followers. This organic promotion can lead to increased visibility for Hemet, drawing tourists who might not have considered visiting the city otherwise.

Influencers create engaging and authentic content that resonates with their followers, making the city's landmarks and attractions more appealing. Their personal experiences and endorsements can build trust and credibility, encouraging their audience to explore Hemet for themselves. Collaborations with influencers can also highlight local businesses and events, further boosting the city's local economy.

5. Introduce and Facilitate Downtown Experiences
Introducing and facilitating a vibrant Hemet downtown experience can play a crucial role in retaining and increasing tax revenue while creating landmarks that attract tourism into the Downtown District. By investing in the revitalization of Downtown Hemet, the City will develop a bustling hub of activity that draws both locals and visitors. Enhancing the aesthetic appeal with public art installations, green spaces, and historic preservation can create a unique and attractive environment.

Host regular events such as Concert Series, Cultural Festivals, Art Installations, Sport Events, and Live Music/Performances will keep the downtown area lively and engaging, encouraging repeat visits and extended stays.

Creating landmarks and attractions within downtown Hemet can further solidify its status as a tourism destination. Establishing museums, partnering up with local artist, art galleries, and interactive AI exhibits that highlight the City's history and culture will provide educational and entertaining experiences for visitors.

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6. Create a Temporary Pop-Up Store Program to Attract New Businesses
The City will develop a business-friendly pop-up store program. Pop-up stores offer a lowrisk opportunity for entrepreneurs to test their business concepts and gauge public interest without the long-term commitment of a permanent location. This flexibility can draw a variety of innovative hospitality ventures, from unique dining experiences to boutique hotels and cafes. As
these temporary establishments
open, they generate buzz
and curiosity, driving foot
traffic and increasing the
vibrancy of the downtown area.

Encouraging pop- up stores can
stimulate economic
activity and foster a sense of
community. Local residents and
visitors alike are drawn to the
novelty and excitement of
discovering new businesses and
experiences. This influx of people can lead to increased patronage of existing businesses, creating a ripple effect of economic benefits. The success of pop-up stores can encourage more permanent businesses to set up shop in Hemet, further enhancing the City’s appeal and fostering a culture of innovation and creativity.

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PROCESS
Facilitate Business-Friendly Service
ncourage a collaborative, responsive, efficient, and business-friendly development review process. A city’s reputation drives economic growth, prosperity, and encourages investment. Led by a focused review and optimization of the development and permitting process, several process strategies are included.

STRATEGIC ACTIONS

1. Optimize Development and Permitting Process
The City of Hemet is experiencing a significant volume of residential and commercial developer interest given the availability of land. The City Council’s FY 2024-25 work plan includes an initiative to conduct an independent staffing and development review study.

The study will provide recommendations on optimal staffing levels and solutions to improve the development and permitting process.

2. Enhance City Website Resources for Business Creation and Development
Enhance the Economic Development Webpage to provide the latest news, no-cost business solutions, and valuable resources to the business community. A well-maintained and updated webpage serves as a central hub for local businesses and entrepreneurs to access essential information and stay informed about new grant opportunities and developments.

Featuring the latest news, the webpage can keep the business community aware of important economic trends, upcoming events, and policy changes that could impact their businesses. This timely information can help businesses make informed decisions and adapt to changing market conditions more effectively.

Business solutions and resources on the Economic Development Webpage can significantly support local enterprises, especially small businesses and startups that make up over 96% of Hemet businesses. Providing access to tools, guides, and expert advice at no-cost can help businesses overcome challenges and thrive in a competitive market.

Resources such as grant information, training programs, and networking opportunities can empower entrepreneurs to grow and innovate.

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3. Create a Hemet City Hall Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Program to Develop a Talent Pipeline
The City will create a Hemet City Hall Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Program to develop a talent pipeline for the future and add cost-effective capacity to the organization. The preapprenticeship will provide high school and college students with valuable hands-on experience in various municipal roles, ranging from administrative support to economic development and public works.

Participants would gain insights into the inner workings of city governance, potentially inspiring them to pursue careers in public service. Additionally, this initiative can help address future workforce needs by cultivating a pool of well-trained, motivated individuals who are already familiar with the City's operations and values.

4. Streamline and Market Customer Friendly Film Permit Process The City will streamline the filming permit process to provide swift review and approval for Filming Permits. Once implemented, the City will market the filming opportunities that are available locally and with Southern California-based production companies.

Promoting Hemet's rich
historical landmarks
through cinema/media
will increase tourism and
local pride. Highlighting
iconic sites such as the
Hemet Theater, the
Ramona Bowl, and
various historic homes
can showcase the city's
heritage and charm.

By making the filming
process more accessible
and attractive, the City
of Hemet can position
itself as a desirable location for filmmakers, ultimately boosting the local economy and preserving its historical legacy through the art of cinema.

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5. Host Broker/Property Manager Outreach/Education Events to Provide Timely Information About City Programs and Investment Opportunities
The City will host broker and property manager outreach and education events to provide timely information about City programs and investment opportunities. By organizing these events, the City will directly engage with key stakeholders in the real estate and property management sectors, ensuring they are well-informed about available resources, incentives, sectors, and regulatory requirements.

The proactive approach can demystify the entitlement process, making it easier for brokers and property managers to navigate and comply with City regulations. As a result, these stakeholders can more effectively plan and execute property developments, renovations, and other projects that align with the City's goals.

Outreach and education events will forge partnership and collaboration between the City and the real estate community. By creating an open line of communication and providing valuable insights, the City will build trust and encourage brokers and property managers to invest in the City of Hemet boosting the local economy and enhancing the City's overall appeal.

6. Encourage Local Businesses to Utilize City Technology to Grow their Business
The City’s Geographic Information Systems and technology tools such as Placer.ai provide businesses the opportunity to better understand their customer. The City is prepared to provide specialty queries and analysis to help businesses better understand consumer behavior.

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IMPLEMENTATION
Hemet RISES Economic Strategy
Time Table Project/Program
Year 1
Facilitate Build-out of Hemet Auto Mall
Incentivize Restaurant Development in Downtown
Support Efforts to Expand Downtown Hemet Theatre
Implement Façade Improvement Program
Incentivize Campground Development
Advance Soccer Field Design at Diamond Valley Lake
Plan “Shovel-Ready” Improvements at Weston Park
Replace Traditional Billboards with Electronic Billboards Support Expansion of Cannabis Sector
Develop/Implement Arts in Public Places Program
Create a Restaurant Week Event
Create Music, Arts, Culinary Festival
Update Hemet Brand, Identity, and Story
Optimize Development and Permitting Process
Year 2
Develop Brewery Incentive Program & Brewery Festival
Downtown/Ramona Bowl Streetscape Improvements
Advance Planning of Botanical Garden
Introduce and Facilitate Downtown Experiences
Create a Temporary Pop-Up Store Program
Implement City Hall Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Develop and Market Streamlined Film Permit Process
Ongoing
Prioritize Medical Education and Services Sector
Continue Investments in Trash Enclosure Program
Promote Hemet Hotel Incentive Program
Partner and Collaborate with Social Media Influencers
Encourage Business Use of City Technology
Enhance City Website Business Resources
Host Broker/Property Manager Events

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