MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Hemet
City Council Chamber
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
1. CLOSED SESSION — 5: 30 P. M.
2. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met this date in a Closed Session at 5:31 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, Krupa, Lilienthal
Staff Present:
City Manager:
City Attorney:
City Clerk:
Mark Prestwich
Steven Graham
John Paul Maier
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 5: 32 p. m.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5. A THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Pursuant to Section 54957
Consultation with: Chief of Police and IT Manager
5. 13 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Significant Exposure Pursuant to Paragraph ( 2) of Subdivision ( d) of Section 54956. 9 Number of Cases ( 2)
5. 0 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 8
Property: 228 E. Florida Avenue
Agency Negotiator: Mark Prestwich, City Manager or Designee Under negotiation: Price and Terms
5. 1) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 8
Property: 400 E. Florida Avenue
Agency Negotiator: Mark Prestwich, City Manager or Designee Under negotiation: Price and Terms
5. E CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 8
Property: 3850 W. Florida Avenue
Agency Negotiator: Mark Prestwich, City Manager or Designee Under negotiation: Price and Terms
6. ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session was adjourned at 6: 38 P. M.
7. REGULAR MEETING - 7: 00 P. M.
8. CALL TO ORDER
The CityCouncilof the Cityof Hemetmetthis datein a RegularSessionat 7:11p.m. inthe 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:
City Attorney:
City Clerk:
Mark Prestwich
Steven Graham
John Paul Maier
10. INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Kristian Ticas.
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11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Krupa.
12. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Graham reported that by consensus, settlement direction was provided for two cases for Item 5.13of the Closed Session Meeting.
12. A City Attorney' s Report regarding Closed Session
13. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Males asked for Public Comments, the following citizen spoke: Thomas Miranda, Francis Garcia, Dr. Stephanie Burce, Andrew Allen, Lisa Matus, Mandie Diaz, Annjeanette Durocher, Anthony Noriega, Roy Fales, Jean Faenza, David Yang, Pam Yang, Robert Arocho, Joe Wood, Trish Mcclure, Carrol & Trish, Deirdra Hampon, and Elaine Vu.
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
Council Member Krupa presented a Proclamation for Hindu Heritage Month from our last meeting on October 8, 2024 to Rakesh Gupta, Neelam Gupta, and residents, celebrating Hindu Heritage Month.
Council Member Peterson presented a Proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month to Alphy Norman, a 6 -year survivor of breast cancer.
14. A Proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Council Member Kendrick presented a Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week to Fire Chief Eddie Sell and Fire Prevention Officer Ed Clark.
14. 13 Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week
This Proclamation will be presented at a separate event.
14. 0 Proclamation for Red Ribbon Week
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15. PUBLIC HEARING
15. A Public Hearing to Consider Calling a Special Election; Declaring the Results of the Election; and Approving Formation and Levy of Special Taxes for City of Hemet Community Facilities District No. 2024- 01 ( Public Facilities Maintenance); Designate Future Annexation Area and to Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax within City of Hemet Community Facilities District No. 2024- 01 Public Facilities Maintenance) Generally Located: Zone 1 North of Stetson Avenue and East of Gilbert Street; Zone 2: South of Florida Avenue, East of Juanita Street, West of Buena Vista Street and North of Kimball Avenue Public Works Director/ City Engineer Noah Rau presented a PowerPoint Presentation, regarding the establishment of the Community Facilities District No. 2024- 01.
Mayor Males opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Males asked for public comments; no one spoke.
Mayor Males closed the Public Hearing.
City Clerk Maier announced the ballot results for Zones 1 and 2. City Clerk Maier stated that one vote was received for Zone 1 on October 21, 2024 that was marked " Yes" and the second ballot measure for Zone 2 was received on October 21, 2024 as well, noting that the ballot measure had three votes that were marked " Yes."
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. Open the Public Hearing and take testimony, if any; and,
2. Adopt a Resolution 2024- 191 of Formation of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, to establish City of Hemet Community Facilities District No. 2024- 01 ( Public Facilities Maintenance), to establish an appropriations limit therefor, to authorize the submittal of the levy of special taxes, and to submit the establishment of an appropriations limit, to the qualified electors of such Community Facilities District; and,
3. Adopt a Resolution 2024- 192 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, calling a special election and submitting to the qualified electors of City of Hemet Community Facilities District No. 2024- 01 ( Public Facilities Maintenance) propositions regarding the establishment of an appropriations limit and the annual levy of a special tax within the Community Facilities District; and
4. Adopt a Resolution 2024- 193 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, declaring the results of a special election in City of Hemet Community Facilities District No. 2024- 01 ( Public Facilities Maintenance) and directing the recording of a notice of special tax lien; and
5. Waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce an Ordinance 2046 entitled, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, acting in its capacity as the legislative body of City of Hemet Community Facilities District No. 2024- 01 ( Public City Council Meeting
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Facilities Maintenance) authorizing the levy of a special tax therein, as amended to update the Ordinance, striking through duplicative language on lines 15-16, section referencing " Resolution of Intention ( Resolutions of Intention)."
16. RECEIVE AND FILE
16. A City of Hemet Budget Adjustments Dated August 31, 2024 Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the City of Hemet Budget Adjustments Dated August 31, 2024.
17. CONSENT CALENDAR
CityAttorney Graham stated that Item 17.B would be amendedto include an updated Ordinance, striking through title section references related to government- sponsored references.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar, amending the Ordinance by striking through title section references for Item 17.13and removing Items 17.C, 17.D, and 17.1for separate consideration. Council Member Kendrick stated that she would recuse herself from voting on Item 17.D due to a conflict of interest, relating to the proximity of her residence.
17. A Approval of the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of October 8, 2024 Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of October 8, 2024.
17. 13 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance 2045 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 KENDRICK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to waive further reading and adopt an Ordinance 2045 Of The City Council Of The City Of Hemet, California, Adding Sections 53-10To The Hemet Municipal Code Prohibiting Government - Sponsored Unsanctioned Transport Of Homeless Persons.
Action:
17. 0 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting the 2024-25 Literacy Grant of $25,000 for Adult Literacy Provided by the California State Library Literacy Services for the Hemet Public Library and Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Increase General Fund Estimated Revenues by $ 5, 000
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MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024-194 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accept the 2024-25 Literacy Grant of $ 25,000 for Adult Literacy Provided by the California State Library Literacy Services to the Hemet Public Library and Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Increase General Fund Estimated Revenues by $5, 000.
17. D A Resolutionof the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting Public Improvements Associated with Citrus Pointe Tracts 25168- 1, 31620- 1, and 31620, Authorizing the City Engineer to Reduce the Faithful Performance and Material and Labor Bond Amounts to 25%, to Accept Offsite Public Improvements Upon Satisfactory Completion and at that Time Reduce the Separate Offsite Public Improvement Bond to 25% and Subsequently Release the Bonds in Accordance with the Provisions of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement ( Generally Located Immediately East of Lake Street and North of Florida Ave)
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 4- 0- 1 ( COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK RECUSED), to adopt a Resolution 2024- 195 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting Public Improvements Associated with Citrus Pointe Tracts 25168-1, 31620-1, and 31620, Authorizing the City Engineer to Reduce the Faithful Performance and Material and Labor Bond Amounts to 25%, to Accept Offsite Public Improvements Upon Satisfactory Completion and at that Time Reduce the Separate Offsite Public Improvement Bond to 25% and Subsequently Release the Bonds in Accordance with the Provisions of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement (Generally Located Immediately East of Lake Street and North of Florida Ave).
17. E A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding an Agreement for the Purchase and Installation of Field Lighting at Brubaker Park CIP 5740) From Musco Sports Lighting, LLC in the Amount of $625,015 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 $ 62,502
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024-196 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding an Agreement for the Purchase and Installation of Field Lighting at Brubaker Park (CIP 5740) From Musco Sports Lighting, LLC in the Amount of $625,015 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 62, 502.
17. F Requesting Approval to Etch the Names of Richard Alvarez and Louis Morales on the Hemet Veterans Memorial at Gibbel Park
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Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to pass a Motion approving the request to add the names of Richard Alvarez and Louis Morales on the Veterans Memorial Wall at Gibbel Park.
17. G Consideration of City of Hemet Permitting Fee Waiver, Road Closure, and Use of Staff Overtime for the Turkey Giveaway Event in Partnership with Assembly member Dr. Corey A. Jackson, Supervisor Yxstian Gutierrez and Black Voices of the Valley on November 23, 2024
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to authorize the waiver of the City of Hemet, California, permitting fees of 1,660. 66, for the Road Closure on Harvard Street, and use of Staff Overtime for the Turkey Giveaway Event on November 23, 2024.
17. F A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Renewing a Three - Year Small Government Enterprise License Agreement ( SGEA) with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. ( ESRI) in the Amount of 187, 200; authorize the Administrative Services Director to record a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $ 2,400. 00; and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Agreement, Annual Purchase Orders, and all Other Supporting Documents Related to the Agreement
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 197 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, renewing a three- year Small Government Enterprise License Agreement ( SGEA) with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. ( ESRI) in the amount of $ 187, 200; authorize the Administrative Services Director to record a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of 2,400. 00; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, annual purchase orders, and all other supporting documents related to the Agreement.
17. 1-11 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving a Subdivision Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security, and Final Parcel Map 36566, Located North of Kimball Avenue between Buena Vista Street and Juanita Street
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM PETERSON, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 198 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving a Subdivision Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security, and Final Parcel Map 36566, Located North of Kimball Avenue between Buena Vista Street and Juanita Street.
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17. 1 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving a Three - Year Arctic Wolf managed detection and response ( MDR) services agreement via the OMNIA Partners purchasing alliance with SHI International Corp in the Amount of $ 322, 215. 25; authorize the Administrative Services Director to record a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $ 46, 133. 98; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, Purchase Orders, Annual Invoices, and all Other Supporting Documents Related to the Agreement Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 199 of the City Council of the City of Hemet , California, approving a Three -Year Arctic Wolf managed detection and response ( MDR) services agreement via the OMNIA Partners purchasing alliance with SHI International Corp in the Amount of $ 322, 215. 25; authorize the Administrative Services Director to record a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $ 46, 133.98; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, Purchase Orders, Annual Invoices, and all Other Supporting Documents Related to the Agreement.
18. DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS
18. A A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Vance Corporation the Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project, CIP 5749, in the Amount of $ 6,639, 952. 09, 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 $ 663, 995; Approving Materials Testing in the Amount of $30,000; Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Appropriate an Additional 2,428, 947 of 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 5- 0, to adopt a Resolution 2024- 200 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Vance Corporation the Citywide Pavement Rehabilitation Project, CIP 5749, in the Amount of $ 6,639, 952, 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 $ 663, 995; Approving Materials Testing in the Amount of $30,000; Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Appropriate an Additional $ 2,428, 947 of 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.
18. B Receive a Report and Receive Feedback on the Submittal of a Prohousing Designation Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development ( HCD) and Authorize Preparation of a Prohousing Designation Program Application
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Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LILIENTHAL, CARRIED 5-0, to receive a report and file a report on the Prohousing Designation Application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development ( HCD) and authorize preparation of a Prohousing Designation Program for Council approval at a future scheduled meeting.
18. 0 Quarter One Update on Progress of Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Strategic Plan Action Item Tasks
Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed Quarter One Update on progress associated with City Council Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Strategic Plan Action Item tasks.
19. 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 MARK PRESTWICH
City Manager Prestwich reported that Cal Trans is considering day -time work on Florida Avenue due to weather change, starting November 14, 2024. City Manager Prestwich reported that four RFPs responses were received for development processes and staff is working on an RFP for Lobbyist Services.
20. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Males adjourned the meeting at 9:15 P.M. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on November 12, 2024. a, YOW3 ATTEST:
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