MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Hemet
City Council Chamber
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
1. CLOSED SESSION — 6: 30 P. M.
2. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met this date in a Closed Session at 6: 31 P. M. in the City Council Chamber, 450 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California with Mayor Males presiding.
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Males
Mayor Pro Tem Peterson
Council Members Kendrick and Lilienthal
Absent: Council Member Krupa
Staff Present:
Acting City Manager: Noah Rau
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John Paul Maier
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 4- 0, to excuse the absence of Council Member Krupa.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - RULES OF DECORUM, RESOLUTION NO. 4545 Mayor Males asked for Public Comments; no one spoke.
Council recessed into Closed Session at 6: 33 P. M.
5. DISCUSSION ITEM
5. A CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957. 6
Agency Designated Representative: City Attorney
Employee Groups: At -Will Employees ( Administrative Services Director, Battalion Chief, Chief Building Official/ Deputy Fire Marshal, Chief of Police, City Clerk, Community Development Director, Deputy Fire Chief, Deputy Public Works Director/ Assistant City Engineer, Fire Chief, and Public Works Director/City Engineer)
6. ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session was adjourned at 6: 56 P. M.
7. REGULAR MEETING - 7: 00 P. M.
8. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met this date in a Regular Session at 7: 03 P. M. in the City Council Chamber, 450 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California with Mayor Males presiding.
9. - ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Males
Mayor Pro Tem Peterson
Council Members Kendrick and Lilienthal
Absent: Council Member Krupa
Staff Present:
Acting City Manager: Noah Rau
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John Paul Maier
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 4-0, to excuse the absence of Council Member Krupa.
10. INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Community Solutions Coordinator Kristian Ticas.
11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Kendrick.
12. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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City Attorney Graham stated there were no reportable actions from the 6: 30 P. M. Closed Session.
12. A City Attorney's Report regarding Closed Session
13. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Males asked for Public Comments, the following citizen spoke: Carrol Givens and Trish, Deirdra Hampton, Christ Shelton, Martin Caron, Nathan Hartmann, Larry Tucker, Stephanie Roberts, Mandie Diaz, Juan M., Anthony Noriega, Christina Mollner, Travi Sean, Andrew Allen, Phillip Ramirez, Ben Quesenberry, and Leyla Kaldirim.
13. A Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda: Consent and Discussion Items
13. 13 Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda, but within Jurisdictional Matter
14. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Joe Males presented the Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month to Sonia Lamas.
14. A Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month
Council Member Lilienthal presented the Proclamation to Captain Mouat.
14. 13 Proclamation for Constitution Week
Fire Chief Sell, Deputy Fire Chief Webb, and Battalion Chief Axcell presented a PowerPoint Presentation on the Ponderosa Incident and presented the Medals of Valor.
14.0 Presentation for Medals of Valor - Ponderosa Incident Communications and Events Coordinator Alan Reyes presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the City Council and announced the winners of the 2024 Beautification Contest.
14. 11) 2024 Hemet Beautification Contest
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. A An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Specific Plan Amendment 24- 001 Amending the Downtown Specific Plan ( SP 16- 001) to allow assembly of small electronics, furniture, equipment, and similar materials with no outdoor storage when the building has been previously constructed for such use, excluding lithium battery storage technology in the Transit Oriented Development ( TOD) Zone, as an approved use subject to an Administrative Use Permit
Environmental: The City has analyzed this proposed project and has determined that it is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) under section 15061( b)( 3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment
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Community Development Director Alaniz- Flejter presented a PowerPoint Presentation, providing an overview of the Specific Plan Amendment.
Mayor Males opened the Public Hearing and Jeannette Grismer spoke in favor of staff recommendation.
Mayor Males closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Males re -opened the Public Hearing and Steve Koehn spoke in favor of the staff recommendation and noted that he has had his property for sale with multiple prospects, requesting a manufacturing use.
Mayor Males closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA ABSENT), to direct staff to postpone consideration of the recommended action and direct staff to: 1. Provide information related to the mobility hub and other projects in the downtown, 2. Provide information on cost impacts of a market analysis, and 3. Direct the Economic Development Manager to work with the property owner, searching for further prospective operators and buyers that will conform with the uses of the downtown zoning.
15. 113 A Resolution of the City Council, of the City of Hemet, California Adopting General Plan Amendment 22- 001 Updating General Plan Chapter 6 Public Safety Element and Climate Vulnerability Assessment in accordance with Senate Bill 1035; and adding General Plan Chapter 12 Environmental Justice Element in accordance with Senate Bill 1000.
Environmental: The City has analyzed this proposed project and has determined that it is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) under section 15061( b)( 3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment
Mayor Males opened the Public Hearing and Shaul Rosen- Rager spoke, expressing concerns about the air quality and safety elements near parks and other environment concerns.
Mayor Males closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 4-0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA ABSENT), to continue the Regular City Council Meeting past 10: 00 p. m.
Action:
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MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 4-0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA ABSENT), to adopt a Resolution 2024- 171 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Adopting General Plan Amendment 22- 001 Updating General Plan Chapter 6 Public Safety Element and Climate Vulnerability Assessment in accordance with Senate Bill 1035; and adding General Plan Chapter 12 Environmental Justice Element in accordance with Senate Bill 1000 and finding that the General Plan Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under section 15061( b)( 3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
16. RECEIVE AND FILE
16. A The City of Hemet Warrant Register Dated August 22, 2024, in the amount of 4, 477, 388. 67
The Payroll Period of August 5, 2024 — August 18, 2024, in the amount of 1, 040,076. 79
Action:
The City Council received and filed the City of Hemet Warrant Register.
17. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA ABSENT), to approve the Consent Calendar, with the removal of Items 17. F and 171 for separate consideration.
17. A Approval of the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2024 Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA ABSENT), to approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 10, 2024.
17. 13 Investment Reports for April and May 2024
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA ABSENT), to receive and file the Investment Reports for April and May 2024.
17. 0 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Adopting and Promulgating the Conflict of Interest Code and Designated Officials and Employees of the City Required to File a Statement of Economic Interest and Rescinding Resolution No. 2023- 037
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA ABSENT), to adopt a Resolution 2024- 172 of the City Council Meeting
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City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Adopting and Promulgating the Conflict of Interest Code and Designated Officials and Employees of the City Required to File a Statement of Economic Interest and Rescinding Resolution No. 2023- 037.
17. D A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Aneen Construction, Inc. the Accessible Sidewalk and ADA Project, CIP 5768, in the Amount of $477, 667, Waiving any Minor Bid Irregularities, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Contract Documents; Approving Additional Construction Expenditures Not to Exceed 10% of the Contract Amount or approximately 47,767; Approving Materials Testing in the Amount of $ 15, 000; Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Transfer Appropriations of $ 374, 422 of Measure ' A' from CIP 5709 to Fund the Total Project Cost; and Authorizing the City Clerk to Record the Notice of Completion upon Acceptance of the Work by the City Engineer
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA ABSENT), to adopt a Resolution 2024- 173 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Aneen Construction, Inc. the Accessible Sidewalk and ADA Project, CIP 5768, in the Amount of $ 477, 667, Waiving any Minor Bid Irregularities, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Contract Documents; Approving Additional Construction Expenditures Not to Exceed 10% of the Contract Amount or approximately $ 47, 767; Approving Materials Testing in the Amount of $ 15, 000; Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Transfer Appropriations of $374, 422 of Measure ' A' from CIP 5709 to Fund the Total Project Cost; and Authorizing the City Clerk to Record the Notice of Completion upon Acceptance of the Work by the City Engineer.
17. E A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Vance Corporation the Fiscal Year 2023/ 2024 SB1 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, CIP 5765, in the Amount of $ 2, 158, 149, Waiving any Minor Bid Irregularities, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Contract Documents; Approving Additional Construction Expenditures Not to Exceed 10% of the Contract Amount or Approximately $ 215, 815; Approving Materials Testing in the Amount of $ 30, 000; Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Appropriate an Additional $ 293, 963 of Fund Balance from Fund 221 Highway Users Tax Account ( HUTA) to Fund the Total Project Cost; and Authorizing the City Clerk to Record the Notice of Completion upon Acceptance of the Work by the City Engineer
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA ABSENT), to adopt a Resolution 2024- 174 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Vance Corporation the Fiscal Year 2023/ 2024 SB1 Pavement Rehabilitation Project, CIP 5765, in the Amount of $ 2, 158, 149, Waiving any Minor Bid Irregularities, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Contract Documents; Approving Additional Construction Expenditures Not to Exceed 10% of the Contract Amount or Approximately $ 215,815; Approving Materials Testing in the Amount of $ 30, 000; City Council Meeting
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Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Appropriate an Additional $ 293, 963 of Fund Balance from Fund 221 Highway Users Tax Account ( HUTA) to Fund the Total Project Cost; and Authorizing the City Clerk to Record the Notice of Completion upon Acceptance of the Work by the City Engineer.
17. F A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Professional Services Agreements to the Three ( 3) Top Ranked Firms for On - Call, As Needed Professional Traffic Engineering Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Agreements as Approved in Final Form by the City Attorney
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA ABSENT), to adopt a Resolution 2024- 175 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Professional Services Agreements to the Three ( 3) Top Ranked Firms for On -Call, As Needed Professional Traffic Engineering Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Agreements as Approved in Final Form by the City Attorney as amended to include the names of the awarded vendors in the title.
17. G A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving a Sponsorship Agreement ( CCC -96) between the California Conservation Corps CCC), a State of California Entity, and the City of Hemet to Authorize Work on Projects Benefiting Public Lands and Water, Energy Conservation, and Fire Prevention and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Agreement
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA ABSENT), to adopt a Resolution 2024- 176 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving a Sponsorship Agreement ( CCC -96) between the California Conservation Corps ( CCC), a State of California Entity, and the City of Hemet to Authorize Work on Projects Benefiting Public Lands and Water, Energy Conservation, and Fire Prevention and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Agreement.
17. H A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving an Agreement with HealthPro EMS Allowing Emergency Medical Technicians to Conduct Ridealongs with the Hemet Fire Department and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Written Agreement with HealthPro EMS Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA ABSENT), to adopt a Resolution 2024- 177 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving an Agreement with HealthPro EMS Allowing Emergency Medical Technicians to Conduct Ridealongs with the Hemet Fire City Council Meeting
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Department and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Written Agreement with HealthPro EMS.
17. 1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding an Agreement for the Purchase and Installation of Sports Lighting for the Gibbel Skate Plaza ( CIP 5777) From Musco Sports Lighting, LLC in the Amount of 269, 334 Utilizing the Sourcewell Contract # 041123 -MSL and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Agreement and Authorize a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $26, 933
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA ABSENT), to adopt a Resolution 2024- 178 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding an Agreement for the Purchase and Installation of Sports Lighting for the Gibbel Skate Plaza ( CIP 5777) From Musco Sports Lighting, LLC, in the Amount of $269, 334 Utilizing the Sourcewell Contract # 041123 -MSL and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Agreement and Authorize a 10% Contingency in the Amount of $26, 933.
17. J A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Wakeco Inc. the Police Department Facility Improvement Project, CIP 5732, in the Amount of $ 785, 374. 59, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Contract Documents; Approving Additional Construction Expenditures Not to Exceed Approximately 10% of the Contract Amount or $ 78, 537; Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Re -Appropriate $221, 800 from 270- 7015 to Fund the Total Project Costs; and Authorizing the City Clerk to Record the Notice of Completion Upon Acceptance of the Work by the City Engineer Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA ABSENT), to adopt a Resolution 2024- 179 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Wakeco Inc. the Police Department Facility Improvement Project, CIP 5732, in the Amount of $785, 374. 59, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Contract Documents; Approving Additional Construction Expenditures Not to Exceed Approximately 10% of the Contract Amount or $ 78, 537; Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Re -Appropriate $ 221, 800 from 270- 7015 to Fund the Total Project Costs; and Authorizing the City Clerk to Record the Notice of Completion Upon Acceptance of the Work by the City Engineer.
17. K A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Rejecting All Bids for the Police Public Safety Facilities Upgrade, CIP 5744, and to Authorize the City Manager to Revise the Request for Bids and to Solicit New Bids Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 4-0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA ABSENT), to adopt a Resolution 2024- 180 of the City Council Meeting
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City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Rejecting All Bids for the Police Public Safety Facilities Upgrade, CIP 5744, and Authorize the City Manager to Revise the Request for Bids and to Solicit New Bids.
171 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving Compensation and Benefit Parameters for At -Will Employees Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA ABSENT), to adopt a Resolution 2024- 181 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving Compensation and Benefit Parameters for At -Will Employees, as amended and updating typographical errors.
18. DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS
18. A A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Adopting and Recertifying the City of Hemet Sewer System Management Plan ( SSMP) in Accordance With the California State Water Resources Control Board Statewide Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA ABSENT), to adopt a Resolution 2024- 182 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Adopting and Recertifying the City of Hemet Sewer System Management Plan ( SSMP) in Accordance With the California State Water Resources Control Board Statewide Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems.
18. B Designation of Voting Delegates and Alternates for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo on October 16- 18, 2024 Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA ABSENT), to select Council Member Kendrick as the Voting Delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Peterson as the Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo on October 16- 18, 2024.
18. 0 Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Waiving the City of Hemet Permitting Fees and Sponsoring a Portion of the Event Costs for the Planned October 10, 2024, World Homeless Day Outreach Expo Being Held at Weston Park
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 4- 0 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA ABSENT), to adopt a Resolution 2024- 183 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Waiving the City of Hemet temporary use permit fees of $ 1, 288. 90 and Public Works fees of $2, 075. 00 and sponsor event costs of $6, 000. 00 for City Council Meeting
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Hemet' s inaugural World Homeless Outreach Expo Day on National World Homeless Day, October 10, 2024, presented by Sheltered Pathways, a California non- profit organization, in partnership with the City of Hemet.
19. CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Males asked for Council Comments. Council Member Kendrick, Council Member Lilienthal, Mayor Pro Tem Peterson, and Mayor Males provided reports.
ACTING CITY MANAGER RAU
0 City Attorney Graham noted that he would provide a staff report at a future City Council Meeting, addressing homelessness and transportation of such individuals into the City.
Council Member Kendrick requested an update from staff to provide additional information for In Out traffic concerns, 72 -Hour RV parking process with potential towing options, and suggested that the Council create an Economic Development Ad -Hoc Committee.
20. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Males adjourned the meeting at 10: 43 P. M. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 7: 00 p. m. on October 8, 2024.
ATTEST:
Mayor Males John . Maier, MMC
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