MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Hemet
City Council Chamber
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
1. CLOSED SESSION — 6: 00 P. M.
2. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met this date in a Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 450 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California with Mayor Males presiding.
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Males
Mayor Pro Tem Peterson
Council Members Kendrick, Krupa, Lilienthal
Staff Present:
City Manager: Mark Prestwich
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John Paul Maier
4. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - RULES OF DECORUM, RESOLUTION NO. 4545 Mayor Males asked for Public Comments; Judith McPherson and Matt McPherson spoke.
Council recessed into Closed Session at 6:08 p.m.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5. A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure Pursuant to Paragraph ( 2) of Subdivision ( d) of Section 54956. 9 Number of Cases ( 2)
6. ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session was adjourned at 7: 02 P. M.
8. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met this date in a Regular Session at 7:11 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, Krupa, Lilienthal
Staff Present:
City Manager: Mark Prestwich
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John Paul Maier
10. INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Community Solutions Coordinator Kristian Ticas.
11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Peterson.
12. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Graham stated there were no reportable actions from the 6:00 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 Larry Tucker, Steven Patrice, Deirdra Hampton, Terry Larned, Sonia Lamas, Ernesto Alvarado, Hilary Ross, Irene Reyes, Shaul Rosen-Rager, Kathleen Caraher, Sharow Wynne, Cheryl Pierde, and Roy Fales Priscilla Lebine donated time to Mr. Fales).
11. A Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda: Consent and Discussion Items
11. 13 Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda, but within Jurisdictional Matter
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14. PRESENTATIONS
Council Member Krupa noted that the Proclamation to be delivered to Rakesh and Neelam Gupta at a later time.
14. A Proclamation for Hindu Heritage Month
Council Member Lilienthal presented the Sheltered Pathways Proclamation to Carrol Givens and Patricia McClure.
14. 13 Proclamation for Sheltered Pathways
Mayor Pro Tem Peterson presented the Proclamation for World Homeless Day to Carrol Givens and Patricia McClure.
14. 0 Proclamation for World Homeless Day
Council Member Kendrick presented the Proclamation for Water Professional Appreciation Week to Public Works Director/ City Engineer Noah Rau.
14. 1) Proclamation for Water Professional Appreciation Week Efrain Vargas announced that the Fire Department will be hosting its Annual Open House on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Fire Station #1 at 220 N. Juanita Street, Hemet, California.
14. E Fire Department Open House Presentation
Police Chief Arellano announced that the Police Department West Sub Station will have its Grand Opening on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at 3570 W. FloridaAvenue, Hemet, California.
14. 17 Opening of Police Department West Sub Station Presentation City Clerk Maier announced that the Municipal General Election will be held on November 5, 2024 and highlighted the different polling locations, including the Hemet Public Library located at 300 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California.
14. G Election Update - Polling Locations Presentation
15. RECEIVE AND FILE
15. A The City of Hemet Warrant Register Dated September 5, 2024, in the amount of 1, 128, 663. 37. The Payroll Period of August 19, 2024 — September 1, 2024, in the amount of $ 1, 056, 447. 27
Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the City of Hemet Warrant Register.
16. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5- 0, to approve the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item 16. D for separate consideration.
16. A Approval of the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2024 City Council Meeting
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Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 24, 2024.
16. 13 Quarterly Grant Report for Period Ending September 30, 2024 Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to receive and file the Quarterly Grant Report for the period ending September 30, 2024.
16. 0 Investment Report for June 2024
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5- 0, to receive and file the Investment Report for June 2024.
16. D A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Professional Services Agreements to Helix Environmental Planning, Chambers Group, and Michael Baker International as the Three Top Ranked Firms for On - Call, As Needed Professional Environmental 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 COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 184 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Professional Services Agreements to Helix Environmental Planning, Chambers Group, and Michael Baker International as the Three Top Ranked Firms for On -Call, As Needed Professional Environmental Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Agreements as Approved in Final Form by the City Attorney.
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16. E A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding All American Asphalt the Kirby Street Pavement Project, CIP 2403, in the Amount of $ 1, 748, 888, 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 174,889; Approving Materials Testing in the Amount of $ 14, 140; Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Appropriate an Additional $ 144, 430 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 COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5- 0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 185 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding All American Asphalt the Kirby Street Pavement Project, CIP 2403, in the Amount of $ 1,748, 888, 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 $ 174,889; Approving Materials Testing in the Amount of $ 14, 140; Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Appropriate an Additional 144,430 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 uponAcceptance of the Work by the City Engineer.
16. F A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the City's Classification and Compensation Plan for Employee Salary Ranges Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 186 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, approving the City's Classification and Compensation Plan for employee salary ranges.
16. G A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting the 2024/ 25 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program ( STEP) Grant of $ 145, 000. 00 from the State of California - Office of Traffic Safety and Authorize the Finance Department to Establish Expenditure Accounts and Budget for the Grant Period Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 187 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting the 2024/ 25 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program ( STEP) Grant of 145, 000. 00 from the State of California - Office of Traffic Safety and authorize the Finance Department to establish expenditure accounts and budget for the grant period.
16. 1-1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA) Fund Budget Transfers
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Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024-188 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA) Fund Budget Transfers.
16. 1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing and Directing Action in Connection with the Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities Program Award for the Palm Villas at State Project; Accepting and Incurring an Obligation for the Program Award; Acknowledging and Agreeing that the City of Hemet be Subject to the Terms and Conditions Specified in the STD 213 Standard Agreement and Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute the Program Award Documents and Amendments
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024-189 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing and Directing Action in Connection with the Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities Program Award for the Palm Villas at State Project; Accepting and Incurring an Obligation for the Program Award; Acknowledging and Agreeing that the City of Hemet be Subject to the Terms and Conditions Specified in the STD 213 Standard Agreement and Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute the Program Award Documents and Amendments.
17. DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS
17. A Consideration of 1) Adoption of a Resolution Approving City Positions State Propositions on November 5, 2024 Ballot; and 2) Adoption of a Resolution Supporting Proposition 36, the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to Adopt a Resolution 2024-190 of the City of Hemet, California, Supporting Proposition 36, the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5- 0, to table Resolution ( Staff Recommendation One), Approving City Positions for State Propositions on the November 5, 2024 Ballot.
17. 13 An Ordinance of The City Council of The City of Hemet, California, Adding Sections 53- 10 To The Hemet Municipal Code Prohibiting Government - Sponsored Unsanctioned Transport Of Homeless Persons
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to introduce the Ordinance 2045 for first reading by title only, waive full reading, City Council Meeting
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of an Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Hemet, California, Adding Sections 53-10 To The Hemet Municipal Code Prohibiting Government -Sponsored Unsanctioned Transport Of Homeless Persons, and order the City Clerk to place the Ordinance on the consent calendar for the next regular meeting of the City Council for second reading and adoption, as amended on page two of the Ordinance, Section 53- 10 ( B), to strikethrough the words law enforGement and replace with " no person" shall transfer.
18. CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Males asked for Council Comments. Council Member Kendrick, Council Member Krupa, Council Member Lilienthal, Mayor Prom Tem Peterson, and Mayor Males gave reports.
CITY MANAGER PRESTWICH
None.
19. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Males adjourned the meeting at 9:20 P.M. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on October 22, 2024.
Joe Males
Mayor
ATTEST:
John P. Maier, MBA, MMC
City Clerk
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