MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL:
Jaculin "Jackie" Peterson
Mayor (District 2)
Carole Kendrick
Mayor Pro Tem (District 1)
Tom Lodge
Council Member (District 3)
Joe Males
Council Member (District 4)
Linda Krupa
Council Member (District 5)
Mark Prestwich
City Manager
Steven Graham
City Attorney
John P. Maier
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Hemet Public Library, Second Floor
300 E. Latham Ave., Hemet, California 92543
REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber: In-person participation is limited in the Council Chamber in order to maintain social distancing room capacity.
Live Stream: This meeting will be live streamed on the City's website at hemetca.gov/agenda.
Public Comments: Members of the Public who wish to comment on matters before the Council, in lieu of attending in person, may submit comments on or before 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by using the following link: Online Comment Form. Comments will be recorded in the official meeting record.
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1. REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 P.M.
2. CALL TO ORDER
3. ROLL CALL
4. INVOCATION
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Welcome to a meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hemet Anyone who wishes to speak during public comment or on a particular item will be required to fill out a speaker slip and turn it in to the City Clerk. Each request will cover one speaker. There is a 3-minute-per-person time limit for all general public comments on non-public hearing items. All who wish to speak, including Council members and staff, need to be recognized by the Mayor before speaking.
Members of the public shall comply with the adopted Rules of Decorum, Resolution No. 4545. A copy of which can be requested through the City Clerk’s Office.
You may also fill out a form and submit your comments online at www.hemetca.gov. Submittal must be done before 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
Please state your name and item you are commenting on before speaking.
6.A Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda: Consent and Discussion Items
6.B Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda, but within Jurisdictional Matter
7. RECEIVE AND FILE
7.A Homeless Ad-hoc Committee Update Report
Staff Report #25-008 - Pdf
Recommendation:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Receive and File a Homeless Ad-hoc Committee Report.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR
All Consent Calendar items will be acted upon by a single action of the City Council unless otherwise requested by an individual Council Member for separate consideration.
8.A Approval of the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2024, and the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2025
Staff Report #25-006 - Pdf
Recommendation:
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It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Approve the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2024, and the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2025.
8.B Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2049 to Update the Hemet Municipal Code Sections Related to Shopping Cart Regulation and Containment
Staff Report #25-017 - Pdf
Recommendation:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2049 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Division 3 of Article II of Chapter 30 of the Hemet Municipal Code Related to Regulation and Containment of Shopping Carts.
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8.C Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2050 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, the Page Plaza Specific Plan (SP 00-1) to allow a Health and Fitness Center in the Page Plaza Shopping Center as an approved use subject to a Conditional Use Permit
Staff Report #25-012 - Pdf
Recommendation:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2050 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, the Page Plaza Specific Plan (SP 00-1) to allow a Health and Fitness Center in the Page Plaza Shopping Center as an approved use subject to a Conditional Use Permit. 45 - 69
8.D Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2053 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Section 2-33 of the Hemet Municipal Code to Revise the Time and Place of City Council Meetings
Staff Report #25-013 - Pdf
Recommendation:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2053 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Section 2-33 of the Hemet Municipal Code to Revise the Time and Place of City Council Meetings. 71 - 77
8.E Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2054 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Sections 18-511 and 18-520 Related to Commercial Cannabis Business Permits
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Staff Report #25-014 - Pdf
Recommendation:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2054 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Sections 18-511 and 18-520 of the Hemet Municipal Code Related to Commercial Cannabis Regulations.
8.F A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Consolidated List of Proclamations for the Year of 2025 Staff Report #25-018 - Pdf
Recommendation:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, approving the calendar year 2025 Proclamations List (Exhibit A). 87 - 95
8.G A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Approve a Purchase Order for Turnouts with All Star Fire Equipment Services, Inc. Not to Exceed $57,400 per City Fiscal Year and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to this Purchase
Staff Report #25-001 - Pdf
Recommendation:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Approve a Purchase Order for Turnouts with All Star Fire Equipment Services, Inc. Not to Exceed $57,400 and, Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to this Purchase per City Fiscal Year. 97 - 105
8.H A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Return of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding for the City's Rental Property Rehabilitation Program (RPRP) to the City's Line of Credit with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the Amount of $99,272.20, Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Establish Appropriations of $200,732.09 in Community Development's Housing Program Account 120-1925-2800 in Fiscal Year 2023-24, and Authorize the City Manager and Administrative Services Director to Continue Appropriations of $46,490.09 in Account 120-1925-2800 from Fiscal Year 2023-24 to Fiscal Year 2024-25
Staff Report #24-423 - Pdf
Recommendation:
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It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Return of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding for the City's Rental Property Rehabilitation Program (RPRP) to the City's Line of Credit with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the Amount of $99,272.20, Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Establish Appropriations of $200,732.09 in Community Development's Housing Program Account 120-1925-2800 in Fiscal Year 2023-24, and Authorize the City Manager and Administrative Services Director to Continue Appropriations of $46,490.09 in Account 120-1925-2800 from Fiscal Year 2023-24 to Fiscal Year 2024-25.
9. DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS
9.A Adopt a Resolution Approving the Establishment of the Hemet Youth Council
Staff Report #25-009 - Pdf
Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the establishment of the City of Hemet Youth Council. 129 - 139
9.B 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Update
Staff Report #25-015 - Pdf
Recommendation:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Receive a presentation addressing a Fiscal Year 2024-25 mid-year update on the status of revenues and expenditures and the financial position of the General Fund.
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10. CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
MAYOR PETERSON
1. Investment Oversight Committee
2. Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency
3. Ramona Bowl Board of Directors
4. League of California Cities
5. Homeless Outreach Ad-Hoc Committee
6. Business Outreach Ad-Hoc Committee
7. Cal Trans Liaison Ad-Hoc Committee
8. Veterans Memorial Ad-Hoc Committee
MAYOR PRO TEM KENDRICK
1. Investment Oversight Committee
2. Planning Commission
3. Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency *
4. Western Riverside County Conservation Authority *
5. League of California Cities
6. Community Action Partnership
7. Hemet San Jacinto Water Master Board *
8. CDBG Ad-Hoc Committee
9. Western Riverside Council of Governments *
10. Youth Council Ad-Hoc Committee
COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA
1. Hemet Housing Authority
2. Hemet Public Library Board of Trustees
3. Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission *
4. League of California Cities
5. Riverside County Transportation Commission *
6. Riverside Transit Agency
7. Western Riverside County Conservation Authority *
8. Hemet San Jacinto Water Master Board *
9. Cal Trans Liaison Ad-Hoc Committee
10. Riverside County Waste Management Task Force
11. Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee
12. Arts and Cultural Ad-Hoc Committee
COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE
1. Hemet Housing Authority
2. League of California Cities
3. Clean Up/Graffiti Ad-Hoc Committee
4. Youth Council Ad-Hoc Committee
COUNCIL MEMBER MALES
1. League of California Cities
2. Planning Commission
3. Riverside County Transportation Commission
4. Riverside County Transit Agency *
5. Western Riverside Council of Governments *
6. Business Outreach Ad-Hoc Committee
7. CDBG Ad-Hoc Committee
8. Clean Up/Graffiti Ad-Hoc Committee
9. Homeless Outreach Ad-Hoc Committee
10. Veterans Memorial Ad-Hoc Committee
CITY MANAGER MARK PRESTWICH
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The following items are tentatively scheduled and are subject to change. The City Council may ask the City Manager to add specific items to a future agenda by a majority vote.
February 11, 2025:
1. TUMF Fee Ordinance Update - Public Hearing
2. Award of Contract for Trash Enclosure Pilot Program
3. Sierra Dawn Median Improvement Project
4. Lobbying and Advocacy Services Award of Contract
5. City Date Stamp Ordinance
12. ADJOURNMENT
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, John Paul Maier, MMC, City Clerk for the City of Hemet, declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall located at 445 E. Florida Ave., the Hemet Public Library located at 300 E. Latham Ave., Hemet, CA, and the City Website.
Date & Time: January 22, 2025, at 5:45 p.m.
Meeting Schedule: The City Council of the City of Hemet regularly meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Closed and Special Sessions will be duly noticed as needed.
Council Agendas: Agendas for Regular Meetings are available for public review on the City’s website at hemetca.gov and in the City Clerk’s Office, 445 E. Florida Ave. typically by 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the meeting, but no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Agendas for Closed and Special Sessions are made available at least 72 hours prior to the meeting when possible, but no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Livestream: Regular City Council Meetings are available for viewing during the meeting at hemetca.gov.
Use of Equipment: Please contact the City Clerk’s Office if requesting to use the chamber equipment as part of a scheduled presentation 24 hours prior to the meeting at (951) 765-2307.
City of Hemet
City Council Meeting
STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council Meeting - Jan 28 2025
Department: Administration
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
Kristian Ticas, Community Solutions Coordinator;
☒ Receive and File ☐ Consent Calendar ☐ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing
TITLE:
Homeless Ad-hoc Committee Update Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Receive and File a Homeless Ad-hoc Committee Report.
BACKGROUND:
Homelessness continues to be a significant challenge in the City of Hemet and other California communities, affecting public safety, health, and quality of life for both unhoused individuals and the broader community.
The Homeless Ad-Hoc Committee, comprised of Mayor Jaculin Peterson, Councilmember Joe Males, the City Manager, and the Community Solutions Coordinator, was formed to assist with evaluation of current challenges and the development of actionable strategies to mitigate homelessness effectively.
Over the past six months, the Community Solutions Coordinator has conducted research, engaged with community members, service providers, and analyzed data to identify key priorities. Additionally, the City has built the Hemet Outreach Partnerships for Empowerment (HOPE) website (www.hemetca.gov/hope) which provides a number of resources for the community. Key resources include a new Resource Card and Business Tool Kit book that are used by CityNet and on City Business Walks. The next steps outlined below reflect actionable solutions that are being advanced to improve efforts to reduce chronic homelessness.
This City Council update coincides with the County of Riverside's planned January 22, 2025, Homeless Point-In-Time Count of unsheltered adults and youth. The last Point-In-Time Count was completed in January 2023, which documented a 12% increase in chronically unsheltered people. 207 unsheltered individuals were identified in the 2023 Hemet Point-In-Time Count.
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DISCUSSION:
Staff has developed the following next steps in collaboration with the Council Ad-hoc Committee.
1. Complete a Request for Proposal (RFP) Process for Homeless Outreach Management Services
The City of Hemet currently contracts with CityNet to assist the City with homeless outreach services.
The RFP process will invite proposals from CityNet and other service providers to ensure the effectiveness of outreach and service delivery, and that the City's contract is competitively bid before the expiration of the current contract on June 30, 2025. The City intends to prepare an internal staffing option for City Council consideration as well.
2. Publish a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Room and Board Vendor Partnerships
In an effort to expand and improve the quality of housing options for homeless individuals, staff is preparing an RFP to establish a City-approved vendor list to temporarily house local homeless.
Today, the City is unable to inspect room and board facilities which are permitted by State law. Under a City program, Room and Board facilities seeking to receive City vouchers will be required to meet City standards (e.g. pricing, service duration, compliance with housing and safety regulations) and will be required to be subject to an initial inspection and annual/periodic follow-up inspections. City- approved Room and Board vendors may provide more cost-effective temporary housing options to the City vs. motel/hotel vouchers. City staff will also develop a system to distribute and track housing vouchers effectively through access from the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
3. Pursue Grant Opportunity Funding for Motel Conversion Projects
Staff is actively monitoring/seeking opportunities for State and federal funding to convert an existing motel(s) to veteran, senior, and/or income eligible affordable housing. The City anticipates partnering with a reputable non-profit developer, a willing motel seller(s), and the County of Riverside on a future project(s).
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.
Objective 3: Increase Public Safety visibility and response.
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.
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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
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1: Presentation - Homeless Ad-hoc Committee Update 2025
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Homeless Ad-hoc Committee
Update
Receive and File Item #7.A
Kristian Ticas, City Manager’s Office
Hemet City Council Meeting - January 28, 2025
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Community Solutions Coordinator Report
May 2024 Start Date – Primary Objectives
• Homeless Mitigation
• See Click Fix City App Management
• City Ombudsman
Homeless Mitigation Updates:
• Establishment of the H.O.P .E. Unit for City of Hemet • City Resource Webpage https://www.hemetca.gov/hope
• Monthly HOPE meeting with resources partners.
City Net, RivCo Behavioral Health, Valley Restart, Healthcare in Action Hemet PD AERO Unit, Lighthouse Social Services for Veterans & others.
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Community Solutions Coordinator Report cont.
Homeless Mitigation Updates continued:
• Resources are now working together in the city, instead of individually. • On January 22, 2025, City conducted Point In Time Homeless Count. (2023 Count had 207 Unsheltered Individuals)
Milestones:
• City Resource HOPE page created and being marketed.
• Business Tool Kit Booklet printed and distributed for local businesses. • City of Hemet now has a primary point of contact for homelessness issues. • Coordinated Community Outreach Resource Day (World Homeless Day 10.10.24) Ø Housed 20 individuals day of event
Ø 300+ attendees and 77 organizations participated
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Community Solutions Coordinator Report cont.
Other Relative Updates:
• See Click Fix requests data now trackable. (City averages around 300 requests per month with an average closing rate of 3 days per request). • SCF Homeless Encampment requests acknowledged and responded to within the same day and resolved within 2 days average.
• As per City Net, currently case managing 111 homeless clients within the city. (25 of which are being managed through the motel bridge-housing program) • HOPE Team plans on doing a “High Barrier” outreach day for severely mentally- ill clients that refuse services and are chronic public nuisances for the city. • CSC to produce a short educational video on “Responsible Giving” and how to not enable homeless population (coming soon).
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Homeless Ad-hoc Committee Recommendations
Recommendation #1:
Complete a Request for Proposal (RFP) Process for Homeless Outreach Management Services
The City of Hemet currently contracts with City Net to assist the City with homeless outreach services. The RFP process will invite proposals from City Net and other service providers to ensure the effectiveness of outreach and service delivery, and that the City's contract is competitively bid before the expiration of the current contract on June 30, 2025. The City intends to prepare an internal staffing option for City Council consideration as well.
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Recommendation #2:
Publish a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Room and Board Vendor Partnerships In an effort to expand and improve the quality of housing options for homeless individuals, staff is preparing an RFP to establish a City-approved vendor list to temporarily house local homeless.
Today, the City is unable to inspect room and board facilities which are permitted by State law.
Under a City program, Room and Board facilities seeking to receive City vouchers will be required to meet City standards (e.g. pricing, service duration, compliance with housing and safety regulations) and will be required to be subject to an initial inspection and annual/periodic follow- up inspections. City approved Room and Board vendors may provide more cost-effective temporary housing options to the City vs. motel/hotel vouchers. City staff will also develop a system to distribute and track housing vouchers effectively through access from the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Field Trip to example facilities will be scheduled for CC.
Homeless Ad-hoc Committee Recommendations
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Homeless Ad-hoc Committee Recommendations
Recommendation #3:
Pursue Grant Opportunity Funding for Motel Conversion Projects Staff is actively monitoring/seeking opportunities for State and federal funding to convert an existing motel(s) to veteran, senior, and/or income eligible affordable housing. The City anticipates partnering with a reputable non-profit developer, a willing motel seller(s), and the County of Riverside on a future project(s) with grant opportunities such as, Homekey+ and Proposition 1 state grants.
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Discussion & Follow Up
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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting
STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council Meeting - Jan 28 2025
Department: Administration
Submitted by: Noah Rau, Acting City Manager
John Maier, City Clerk;
☐ Receive and File ☒ Consent Calendar ☐ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing
TITLE:
Approval of the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2024, and the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Approve the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2024, and the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2025.
STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:
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.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1: City Council Special Meeting - Dec 16 2024 - Minutes Attachment 2: City Council Meeting - Jan 14 2025 - Minutes
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MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Hemet
Hemet Public Library, Second Floor
Monday, December 16, 2024
1. SPECIAL MEETING – 4:00 P.M.
2. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met on this date in a Special Meeting at 4:05 p.m. in the Hemet Public Library, 300 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California with Mayor Peterson presiding.
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Peterson
Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick
Council Members Krupa, Lodge, and Males
Staff Present:
City Manager:
City Attorney:
City Clerk:
Mark Prestwich
Steven Graham
John Paul Maier
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Lodge.
5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
5.A. Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda: Discussion Items Mayor Peterson asked for Public Comments; no one spoke.
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
6.A Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance - Amendment to Chapter 50 of the Hemet Municipal Code Relating to Regulation of City Parks and Facilities
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City Council Meeting
December 16, 2024
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCIL MEMBER MALES VOTING NO), to introduce by title only, waive full reading, and conduct the first reading of the Ordinance 2048 of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Chapter 50 of the Hemet Municipal Code regarding the regulation of city parks and facilities, as amended to update the typographical errors and providing direction to the City Attorney to update the Ordinance to not allow dogs at city parks, highlighting that unlit parks are to be open from 6:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. and the lit parks are to be open from 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
6.B Discussion Regarding Potential Amendments to Chapter 18 Article XVI - Commercial Cannabis Businesses
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER MALES, CARRIED 5-0, to provide the City Attorney direction on preparing and returning amendments to Chapter 18 Article XVI of the Hemet Municipal Code related to Commercial Cannabis Businesses, highlighting that the Ordinance would prohibit transfers for three years and require that the operator begin operations of business within one year of issuance.
6.C City Council Outside Boards, Committees, and Commissions Appointments Action:
By consensus, the City Council provided direction to the City Clerk to update the List of Appointments to the City of Hemet City Council Members to existing outside boards, committees, and commissions.
7. CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
None.
CITY MANAGER MARK PRESTWICH
None.
8. ADJOURNMENT OF SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Peterson adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:04 p.m. and stated that a brief recess would take place before the Joint City Council & Planning Commission Work Study.
9. JOINT CITY COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION WORK STUDY - 5:00 P.M.
10. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council and Planning Commission of the City of Hemet met on December 16, 2024, in a Joint City Council & Planning Commission Work Study at 5:20 p.m. in the Hemet Public Library, 300 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California, with Mayor Peterson presiding.
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City Council Meeting
December 16, 2024
11 ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Peterson
Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick
Council Members Krupa, Lodge, and Males
Chair Beamesderfer
Commissioners Clark, Hill, and Wuerth
Absent: Vice Chair Papp
Staff Present:
City Manager:
City Attorney:
City Clerk:
Mark Prestwich
Steven Graham
John Paul Maier
12. DISCUSSION ITEM
12 City Council and Planning Commission Work Study on Existing Warehouse Development Applications, Standards, AB 98, and Related Matters *Public Comments were taken before the presentation of the Work Study on Existing Warehouse Development Applications, Standards, AB 98, and Related Matters.
City Attorney Graham, Community Development Director Alanis-Flejter, and Deputy Public Works Director Ferris provided a presentation to the City Council and Planning Commission about existing warehouse applications, development standards, AB 98, and related matters.
Mayor Peterson recessed the meeting at 7:23 p.m. Mayor Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:29 p.m.
University of Riverside Professor Ellen Reese joined the meeting via Zoom Teleconference, providing a presentation on the State of Work in the Inland Empire: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, and responded to inquiries from the City Council and Planning Commission related to the report, noting job growth over the decade, community issues such as traffic, and a holistic view experiences from warehouse workers. 13 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
13.A Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda: Discussion Item *Mayor Peterson asked for public comment before the presentation from staff, the following citizens spoke: Joshua Valencia, Nicole Valencia, Pam Yang, David Yang, Edgar Aviles, Roy Fales (with yielded time: 15 minutes from Bob Amorsen, Teresa Malone, Donna Swanke),
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City Council Meeting
December 16, 2024
Alicia Kaae, Karrie Armstrong, Ray Johnson, Robin Hancock, Carole Simord, Kathy Caraher, Jean Faenza, Judy Rico, and Krista Mason.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on January 14, 2025.
APPROVAL: ATTEST:
_______________________________
Jaculin “Jackie” Peterson
_____________________________
John P. Maier, MBA, MMC
Mayor City Clerk
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MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Hemet
Hemet Public Library, Second Floor
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
1. CLOSED SESSION – 5:00 P.M.
2. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met on this date in a Closed Session at 5:01 p.m. in the Hemet Public Library, 300 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California with Mayor Peterson presiding.
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Peterson
Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick*
Council Members Krupa, Lodge and Males
Staff Present:
City Manager:
City Attorney:
City Clerk:
Mark Prestwich
Steven Graham
John Paul Maier
*City Clerk Maier announced that Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick requested to participate remotely due to an illness. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 4-0, to accept Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick’s request to participate remotely, under AB 2449 Just Cause Provisions.
City Clerk Maier asked Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick if anyone over the age of 18 was in the room with her at the place where she would be participating remotely. In response to City Clerk Maier’s inquiry, Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick stated no one else was in the room.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - RULES OF DECORUM, RESOLUTION NO. 4545 Mayor Peterson asked for Public Comments; no one spoke.
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:03 p.m.
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5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Schoening vs. City of Hemet - Case No. CVME2405644
5.B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Number of Cases (1)
5.C CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Number of Cases (1)
6. ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session was adjourned at 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 7:07 p.m. in the Hemet Public Library, 300 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California with Mayor Peterson presiding.
9. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Peterson
Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick*
Council Members Krupa, Lodge, and Males
Staff Present:
City Manager:
City Attorney:
City Clerk:
Mark Prestwich
Steven Graham
John Paul Maier
*Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick participated remotely under the Just Cause Provisions of AB 2449.
10. INVOCATION
Invocation was given by City Treasurer Dale Dieleman.
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11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Krupa.
12. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
11.A City Attorney’s Report Regarding Closed Session
Action:
City Attorney Graham stated that there was a MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to initiate settlement direction for Item 5.B from the 5:00 p.m. Closed Session.
13. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
13.A Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda: Consent and Discussion Items
13.B Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda, but within Jurisdictional Matter
Mayor Peterson asked for Public Comments, and the following citizens spoke: Tammy Marien, Aniesha McMillen, and Joe Grindstaff.
14. PRESENTATIONS
14.A. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Proclamation
Council Member Krupa presented the National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Proclamation to Police Chief Michael Arellano and the Hemet Police Department staff.
14.B. City of Hemet 2024 Holiday Decorating Contest Winner Presentation
Communications and Events Coordinator Alan Reyes presented the Winners of the 2024 Holiday Decorating Contest and the Annual Christmas Parade:
14.C. City of Hemet 2024 Annual Christmas Parade Recap
Presentation
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.A An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, the Page Plaza Specific Plan (SP 00-1) to allow a Health and Fitness Center in the Page Plaza Shopping Center as an approved use subject to a Conditional Use Permit and approving Conditional Use Permit 24-002 to establish a Health and Fitness Center (Planet Fitness) at the Page Plaza Shopping Center
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Action:
Assistant Planner Jordan Walton provided a presentation to the City Council, regarding the Page Plaza Specific Plan to allow a Health and Fitness Center in the Page Plaza Shopping Center.
Mayor Peterson opened the Public Hearing at 7:51 p.m.
Mayor Peterson asked for public comment, Kristine Simmons and Fatima Rahman spoke in favor of the Planet Fitness expansion.
Mayor Peterson closed the Public Hearing at 7:52 p.m.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MALES, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Open a public hearing and take testimony, if any; and
2. Adopt City Council Resolution 2025-001 approving Specific Plan Amendment No. 24- 002 to the Page Plaza Specific Plan and Conditional Use Permit 24-002, to allow a Health and Fitness Center within an existing 16,000 square-foot retail suite; and
3. Waive full reading, and introduce an Ordinance 2050 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, amending the Page Plaza Specific Plan (SP 00-1) to allow a Health and Fitness Center in the Page Plaza; and
4. Authorize City Staff to File a Notice of Exemption with the State Clearinghouse and Riverside County Clerk.
15.B Extension of an Urgency Ordinance Extending the Moratorium on the Establishment or Expansion of Warehouse and Distribution Facilities in the City of Hemet for an Additional 10 Months and 15 Days
Action:
City Attorney Graham provided a presentation to the City Council, regarding the Urgency Ordinance, Extending the Moratorium.
Mayor Peterson opened the Public Hearing at 8:02 p.m.
Mayor Peterson asked for public comment. Kathy Coraher, Pam Yang, Roy Fales, and Lynn Vollmer spoke in opposition to building new warehouses. Fatima Rahman spoke in favor of new warehouses, creating jobs and opportunities.
Mayor Peterson closed the Public Hearing at 8:19 p.m.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt an Urgency Ordinance 2051 extending the moratorium on warehouse and distribution facilities in the City of Hemet for an additional 10 months and 15 days.
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15.C An Urgency Ordinance, Ordinance, and Resolution of the City Council amending Section 2-33 related to the Location and Time of Regular City Council Meetings due to the Unavailability of the City Council Chambers During Construction Activities
Action:
City Attorney Graham provided a presentation to the City Council, regarding the Urgency Ordinance, Amending Section 2-33 related to the Location and Time of Regular City Council Meetings.
Mayor Peterson opened the Public Hearing at 8:26 p.m.
Mayor Peterson asked for public comment, No one spoke.
Mayor Peterson closed the Public Hearing at 8:27 p.m.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt the Urgency Ordinance 2052 Amending Section 2-33 by at least a Four-Fifths vote; and
2. Introduce and waive full reading of an Ordinance 2053 Amending Section 2-33 and directing the City Clerk to place the Ordinance on the consent calendar for the next regular meeting for second reading and adoption; and
3. Adopt the Resolution 2025-002 setting the location for City Council meetings when the City Council Chambers are not available to the Hemet Public Library and the start time for open session to 6:00 p.m.
16. RECEIVE AND FILE
16.A Quarterly Grant Report for Period Ending December 31, 2024 Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the Quarterly Grant Report for the period ending December 31, 2024.
16.B The City of Hemet Warrant Registers Dated November 27, 2024, in the amount of $1,442,624.31, and December 12, 2024, in the amount of $3,220,140.75.
The Payroll Periods of November 11, 2024 – November 24, 2024, in the amount of $1,150,392.30, and November 25, 2024 – December 8, 2024 in the amount of $1,345,760.50
Action:
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By consensus, the City Council received and filed the City of Hemet Warrant Registers.
Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick expressed concerns with payment for toll roads in the Hemet Warrant Registers. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick’s concern, Administrative Services Director Tiffany Barnett noted that the toll roads payment was due to a fine by Fire Department staff and that she would review the travel policy to address these concerns and recommend specific responsibility to the employee to report toll road usage to the Finance Department in an expeditious manner.
17. CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar, removing Items 17.B, 17.C, 17.E, 17.J for separate consideration and removal of Item 15.F from the Agenda.
17.A Approval of the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2024, and the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of December 13, 2024 Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2024, and the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of December 13, 2024.
17.B A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Consolidated List of Proclamations for the Year of 2025 Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, CARRIED 5-0, to request that Mayor Peterson work with the City Manager and staff to work on a consolidated Proclamations List for the the calendar year 2025 and provide the list to the City Council for consideration at a future City Council Meeting.
17.C A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Declaring a Marked Hemet Police Department 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (Unit 3176) as Surplus and Donating the Police Vehicle to the Hemet Unified School District Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2025-003 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Declaring a Marked Hemet Police Department 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (Unit 3176) as Surplus and Donating the Police Vehicle to the Hemet Unified School District.
17.D A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, accepting the 2023-24 California State Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS) and
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Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) allocation in the amount of $272,150.77 and authorize the Administrative Services Director to establish expenditure accounts and budget for the grant activity period Action:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2025-004 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, accepting the 2023-24 California State Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS) and Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) allocations in the amount of $272,150.77 and authorize the Administrative Services Director to establish expenditure accounts and budget for the grant activity period.
17.E A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving an Agreement with Southern California EMS Training Institute (“SoCal EMS”) Allowing Emergency Medical Technicians to Conduct Ride-Alongs with the Hemet Fire Department and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Written Agreement with SoCal EMS
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER MALES, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2025-005 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving an Agreement with SoCal EMS Allowing Emergency Medical Technicians to Conduct ride-alongs with the Hemet Fire Department and Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Written Agreement with SoCal EMS.
17.F A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving an Amendment to the City's Classification and Compensation Plan to Include the Job Description Revision and title change from Firefighter Paramedic to Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Firefighter Paramedic Action:
City Manager Prestwich requested that this item was removed from the Agenda.
17.G A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Side Letter Agreement with the Hemet Police Management Association (HPMA) rectifying a clerical error in the 2024-2026 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2025-006 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Side Letter Agreement with the Hemet
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Police Management Association (HPMA) rectifying a clerical error in the 2024-2026 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
17.H 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 MAYOR PRO TEM KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2025-007 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, approving the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan for employee salary ranges.
17.I A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Annexation of the National Tube Supply Project (SDR 23-002) to the City of Hemet Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 (Public Facilities Maintenance)
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2025-008 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Annexation of the National Tube Supply Project (SDR 23-002) to the City of Hemet Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 (Public Facilities Maintenance).
17.J Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance No. 2048 - Amendment to Chapter 50 of the Hemet Municipal Code Relating to Regulation of City Parks and Facilities
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM KENDRICK, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCIL MEMBER MALES VOTING NO), to waive further reading and adopt an Ordinance 2048 of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Chapter 50 of the Hemet Municipal Code regarding the regulation of city parks and facilities.
18. DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS
18.A A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Adopting Amended City of Hemet Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and Repealing Resolution No. 4390
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MALES, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, CARRIED 5-0, to Adopt a Resolution 2025-009 of the City Council of the City of Hemet,
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California, Adopting Amended City of Hemet Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction and Repealing Resolution No. 4390.
18.B An Ordinance of the City Council Amending Sections 18-511 and 18-520 Related to Commercial Cannabis Business Permits
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MALES, to approve a “first-come, first-serve direction” for applicants to be considered for cannabis businesses. Motion failed for lack of a second.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to introduce and waive full reading of an Ordinance 2054 Amending Sections 18-511 and 18-520 and directing the City Clerk to place the Ordinance on the Consent Calendar for the next regular meeting for second reading and adoption.
18.C An Ordinance to Update the Hemet Municipal Code Sections Related to Shopping Cart Regulation and Containment
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER MALES, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Introduce by title only and waive full reading of Ordinance No. 2049, an Ordinance Amending Division 3 of Article II of Chapter 30 of the Hemet Municipal Code Related to Regulation and Containment of Shopping Carts; direct staff to implement sending reminders and notifications to business owners related to the shopping cars; and
2. Direct 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.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MALES, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to extend the meeting past 10:00 p.m.
18.D A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding a 10-Year Agreement for the Provision of Advanced Law Enforcement Technologies, Including Tasers, Cameras, Virtual Reality Training Equipment, Software License, and Related Services to Axon Enterprises, Inc. in annual amounts from $406,366.73 to $630,750.22 for a Total 10-year Amount Not to Exceed $5,833,099.15 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement and Purchase Orders in Support of the Agreement Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to Adopt a Resolution 2025-010 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding a 10-year agreement for the provision of advanced law enforcement
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technologies, including tasers, cameras, virtual reality training equipment, software license, and related services to Axon Enterprises, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $5,833,099.15 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and purchase orders in support of the agreement.
18.E Quarter 2 Update on Progress of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Strategic Plan Action Item Tasks
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PETERSON, CARRIED 5- 0, to provide updates and amend the Quarter 2 Update associated with City Council Fiscal Year 2024-25 Strategic Plan Action Item tasks; and consider designating additional City Council liaisons to various line items, including Item 7: Council Member Males and Council Member Krupa, Item 29: Council Member Lodge and Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick, and Item 35:
Council Member Krupa and Mayor Pro Tem Peterson.
19. CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Peterson asked for Council Comments. Council Member Krupa, Council Member Lodge, Council Member Males, Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick, and Mayor Peterson gave reports.
CITY MANAGER MARK PRESTWICH
City Manager Prestwich announced that the first City Update of 2025 will be published later in the week and the public may subscribe by visiting the city’s website at hemetca.gov.
20. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. on January 28, 2025.
APPROVAL: ATTEST:
_______________________________
Jaculin "Jackie" Peterson
_____________________________
John P. Maier, MBA, MMC
Mayor City Clerk
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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting
STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council Meeting - Jan 28 2025
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 Ordinance 2049 to Update the Hemet Municipal Code Sections Related to Shopping Cart Regulation and Containment
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2049 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Division 3 of Article II of Chapter 30 of the Hemet Municipal Code Related to Regulation and Containment of Shopping Carts.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Hemet has established regulations to address the containment and management of shopping carts within city limits by Ordinance No. 1835 in March 2011. Since the original adoption of Ordinance No. 1835, the City Council has amended other provisions in the Hemet Municipal Code related to enforcement, necessitating an update to the Shopping Cart Ordinance. The amendments to the municipal code are intended to enhance enforcement measures and provide clear administrative processes for compliance and appeals.
The proposed ordinance includes updates to sections of the Hemet Municipal Code to improve compliance measures, streamline enforcement mechanisms, and ensure due process for affected parties. The revisions reflect ongoing efforts to minimize visual blight and safety hazards caused by abandoned shopping carts in public spaces.
Upon adoption of Ordinance No. 1835, the Code Enforcement Division was tasked with notifying over 50 commercial businesses of the requirement to submit a Shopping Cart Containment Plan. A majority of the businesses were brought into compliance. Since then, the Code Enforcement Division has issued notice of violations for shopping carts that have been left abandoned on city streets and vacant lots, as well as impound by the Public Works Department.
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ANALYSIS:
The amendments proposed in Ordinance No. 2049 are as follows:
Section 30-75: Revised to emphasize that shopping cart owners must submit, implement, and, if necessary, modify containment plans as required by the City. Non-compliance will result in enforcement proceedings and penalties under Article II of Chapter 1 of the Municipal Code.
Section 30-76: Updated to specify the appeals process for owners aggrieved by decisions of the Community Development Director. Appeals will now follow the same process as Administrative Use Permit applications under Section 90-43.6 of the Municipal Code.
Subsection (b) of Section 30-78: Clarifies that violations of this division may be enforced under Article II of Chapter 1 of the Municipal Code, ensuring consistency in enforcement practices.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
Chapter 30 of the Hemet Municipal Code currently provides the following regulations for shopping carts:
Declaration of Public Nuisance (Sec. 30-71): Shopping carts abandoned on public or private property are declared a public nuisance due to their potential hazards, obstruction of access, interference with traffic, and contribution to blight.
Definitions (Sec. 30-72): Key terms are defined, including "abandoned," "owner," "premises," and "shopping cart," clarifying roles, responsibilities, and enforcement parameters.
Containment and Retrieval Plan (Sec. 30-73): Retail establishments must submit a plan outlining measures to prevent unauthorized cart removal and ensure prompt retrieval of abandoned carts. The plan must address cart inventory, signage, customer notices, prevention measures, retrieval operations, employee training, daily confinement, and collaboration with nearby businesses.
Plan Submission and Approval (Sec. 30-74): Retail establishments must obtain city approval for containment and retrieval plans, pay associated fees, and adhere to specified timelines for submission, implementation, and annual updates. Modifications are allowed to address changing conditions or ineffective measures.
Penalties (Sec. 30-75): Owners failing to submit or implement plans or comply with required modifications are subject to enforcement proceedings and penalties. This section was updated to the new enforcement code sections in Chapter 1.
Appeals (Sec. 30-76): Decisions by the Community Development Director were previously appealed directly to the City Council, as amended these will go to the Planning Commission first.
Prohibited Acts (Sec. 30-77): It is unlawful to remove, possess, abandon, alter, or tamper with shopping carts without authorization, particularly with intent to deprive the owner of possession.
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Enforcement (Sec. 30-78): Enforcement personnel may remove carts deemed nuisances from public property or private property with authorization. Violations can be addressed through administrative citations or other legal remedies. This was updated to the new enforcement code sections in Chapter
1. Shopping Cart Abatement (Sec. 30-79): Abandoned carts not identified with a specific retail establishment may be abated and removed by enforcement personnel according to established procedures.
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 3: Increase Public Safety visibility and response.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1 - Ordinance No. 2049 Amending Division 3 of Article II of Chapter 30 Shopping Carts
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CITY OF HEMET ORDINANCE NO. 2049 1
CITY OF HEMET
HEMET, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 2049
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DIVISION 3 OF
ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 30 OF THE HEMET MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATED TO REGULATION AND CONTAINMENT
OF SHOPPING CARTS
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET DOES HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are all true and correct and are incorporated SECTION 2: An amendment to Chapter 30 of the Hemet Municipal Code as follows:
A. Section 30-75 of the Hemet Municipal Code shall be amended to read as follows:
“Any owner that fails to submit a plan, implement the proposed plan measures, or implement any required modifications to the plan by the city within the time frames specified in this division shall be subject to enforcement proceedings and penalties pursuant to division 4 of article II of chapter 30 (commencing with section 30-80) of this Code to Article II of Chapter 1 of this Code.”
B. Section 30-76 of the Hemet Municipal Code shall be amended to read as follows:
“Any owner aggrieved by any adverse decision of the community development director pursuant to this division may appeal such decision pursuant to sections 2-38
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CITY OF HEMET ORDINANCE NO. 2049 1
through 2-43 of this Code in the same manner as Administrative Use Permit applications under Section 90-43.6 of this Code.”
C. Subsection (b) of Section 30-78 of the Hemet Municipal Code shall be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 30-78. Enforcement.
(b) The city may enforce violations of this division by use of administrative citations as provided in sections 30-80 through 30-80.12 of this Code, and by any other means authorized in section 1-8 of this Code under Article II of Chapter 1 of this Code.” SECTION 3. CEQA FINDINGS – The project is exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(a), Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15061 (b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to projects that have a potential for causing a significant impact on the environment.
SECTION 4.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 determination 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 5. 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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CITY OF HEMET ORDINANCE NO. 2049 1
SECTION 6. PUBLICATION – The City Clerk shall publish this Ordinance in the manner required by law.
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CITY OF HEMET ORDINANCE NO. 2049 1
INTRODUCED at the regular meeting of Hemet City Council on the 14th day of January, 2025.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of January, 2025.
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Jackie Peterson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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CITY OF HEMET ORDINANCE NO. 2049 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 Ordinance was adopted by the Hemet City Council on the 28th day of January, 2025, 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 - Jan 28 2025
Department: Community Development
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
John Maier, City Clerk;
☐ Receive and File ☒ Consent Calendar ☐ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing
TITLE:
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2050 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, the Page Plaza Specific Plan (SP 00-1) to allow a Health and Fitness Center in the Page Plaza Shopping Center as an approved use subject to a Conditional Use Permit
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2050 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, the Page Plaza Specific Plan (SP 00-1) to allow a Health and Fitness Center in the Page Plaza Shopping Center as an approved use subject to a Conditional Use Permit.
BACKGROUND:
On July 3, 2024, a Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 24-002 and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 24- 002 application was duly filed on behalf of Rich Alvarado, LLC to allow the operation of a health and fitness center within the Page Plaza Shopping Center. A Heath and Fitness center is not specifically listed as a permitted use in the Page Community Plaza Specific Plan, which thereby necessitated a text amendment to the Specific Plan to allow such use.
Specific Plan Amendment
Pursuant to Section 90-989 of the Hemet Municipal Code, the Planning Commission is responsible for the review and recommendation of specific plan amendments to the City Council. The City Council is responsible for the final review and approval of the specific plan amendment, A specific plan text and map may be amended in the same manner as the specific plan adoption and may be amended as often as deemed necessary by the City Council. Amendment of a specific plan shall be subject to the same findings as prescribed for the initial enactment of a specific plan and shall be consistent with the original intent and overall provisions of the adopted specific plan.
Recommendation to the City Council
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Pursuant to Section 90-42.4 the Planning Commission shall be responsible for the review and approval of Conditional Use Permits. However, when an application is processed concurrently with applications requiring legislative approval, the planning commission shall review the applications and advise the City Council as to the recommendations of the planning commission. After a duly noticed public hearing, on December 3, 2024, the Planning Commission voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of Specific Plan Amendment 24-002 and Conditional Use Permit 24-002, subject to recommended conditions of approval.
On January 2, 2025, the City gave public notice by publishing in the Press Enterprise and by mailing to property owners and tenants within 500 feet of the public hearing at which the amendment to the Page Plaza Specific Plan would be considered by the City Council.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On January 14, 2025, MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER MALES, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM KENDRICK, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Open a public hearing and take testimony, if any; and
2. Adopt City Council Resolution 2025-001 approving Specific Plan Amendment No. 24-002 to the Page Plaza Specific Plan and Conditional Use Permit 24-002, to allow a Health and Fitness Center within an existing 16,000 square-foot retail suite; and
3. Waive full reading, and introduce an Ordinance 2050 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, amending the Page Plaza Specific Plan (SP 00-1) to allow a Health and Fitness Center in the Page Plaza; and
4. Authorize City Staff to File a Notice of Exemption with the State Clearinghouse and Riverside County Clerk.
STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:
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 FOUR: PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATION
To pursue partnerships that will increase the opportunities available to the community, including our businesses, unemployed, and youth populations.
Objective 3: Develop programs to offer support to the community's businesses
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
REVIEWED BY LEGAL:
☒ Staff report ☒ Resolution
☒ Ordinance ☐ Agreement
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ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1 - Ordinance No. 2050 Approving Specific Plan Amendment Page Plaza Attachment 2 - Exhibit 1A Draft Conditions of Approval
Attachment 3 - Exhibit 1B Development Plans
Attachment 4 - Exhibit 1C Floor Plans
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CITY OF HEMET ORDINANCE NO. 2050 1
CITY OF HEMET
HEMET, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 2050
AN ORDINANCE OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HEMET, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT 24-002 AMENDING SECTION V (C)
(CONDITIONALLY PERMITTD USE) OF THE PAGE
PLAZA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP 00-1) FOR INCLUSION OF A
HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER AS A PERMITTED USE
SUBJECT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 90-989 of the Hemet Municipal Code and Government Code sections 65854 and 65855, the Planning Commission has the authority to review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding amendments to the City’s zoning ordinances; and
WHEREAS, a City initiated amendment Specific Plan Amendment No. 24-002 is proposed in accordance with requirements of Section 90-989 of the Hemet Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2024, the Planning Commission was presented with a draft of this Ordinance and, after conducting a duly noticed public hearing, voted to recommend that the City Council approve the Ordinance; and WHEREAS, on January 14, 2025, the City Council considered the Ordinance, the Planning Commission’s findings, and the record of information regarding Specific Plan Amendment No. 24-002 to the Page Plaza Specific Plan as a duly noticed public hearing, at which time interested persons had an opportunity to provide testimony on this matter.
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CITY OF HEMET ORDINANCE NO. 2050 1
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET DOES HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are all true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT FINDINGS
A. That the Specific Plan or Amendment systematically implements and is consistent with the latest adopted General Plan:
FINDING – The proposed Specific Plan Amendment as a whole is consistent with the following: General Plan, Land Use Goals, Policies, and Objectives. • LU-1 Achieve a balanced and sustainable pattern of land uses, community services, and amenities that provide for the needs of the City residents and businesses and enhance the overall quality of life in the community. • LU-6.3 Commercial Growth in that the project will encourage the establishment of retail and other support and entertainment uses that provide a broader selection of high-quality goods and services for residents, workers, and tourists to enjoy, and minimize sales leakage to other communities.
• LU-11 Promotes a strong and diversified economic base and retains and attracts new investment, businesses, industries, and employment opportunities for the City.
• LU-11.1 Attract New Businesses. Support existing businesses and seek to attract new businesses and industries, which will strengthen and diversify Hemet's tax revenue base, improve wage and salary levels, increase the
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variety of job opportunities, and employ the resident labor force. The types, intensity, sensitivity and operating characteristic of the proposed use, and the manner in which they will be located on the site, are compatible with the existing land uses, the character of established neighborhoods, or planned development in the vicinity.
• LU-12 Enhance Hemet's sense of place and local identity to attract visitors and expand tourist tax base.
B. The Specific Plan Amendment provides for the development of a comprehensively planned project that is superior to development otherwise allowed under the conventional zoning classifications.
FINDING – The purpose of The Page Community Plaza Specific Plan was to allow the Developer to proceed with phased development of the entire approximately 40-acre project under upgraded development standards. The Page Community Specific Plan has led to the development of high-quality commercial uses in this portion of the Page Ranch and the City of Hemet. Goals of the Page Community Plaza Specific Plan include the establishment of a new community-scale commercial node at Stetson and Sanderson Avenues that will serve the current residents, future residents, and visitors to the region, establish a resort service facility for future visitors to this region related to the regional recreational facilities at Diamond Valley Lake, provide a variety of service-related facilities to enhance the community and provide uses that generate employment for residents. The regulations for this zone support the goals and design principles of the General Plan and are intended to promote retail uses in this commercial center. Allowing for a health and fitness center with a Conditional Use
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Permit would ensure that applications submitted to the City of Hemet meet the development standards.
C. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment provides for the construction, improvement, or extension of transportation facilities, public utilities, and public services required by the long-term needs of the project and/or other area residents and complements the orderly development of the city beyond the project boundaries.
FINDING – The proposed specific plan amendment involves a text change to the current document and does not involve any physical improvements or provide for the construction, improvement, or extension of transportation facilities. The specific plan amendment would provide a review of the projects through the Conditional Use Permit process, which would support orderly development within the Page Plaza Community center.
D. The Specific Plan Amendment provides for the appropriate orientation and relationship between land use within and adjacent to the project.
FINDING – The proposed Planet Fitness will be located within an existing 16,000-square-foot suite within the Page Plaza Commercial Center, located at the southwest corner of West Stetson Avenue and South Sanderson Avenue. The project property is designated as a Community Commercial (“CC”) per the City of Hemet General Plan. The CC designation provides for general retail, markets, commercial services, restaurants, lodging, commercial recreation, professional offices, and financial institutions, the CC areas are typically located near residential, office or industry activity centers or major arterial corridors, and are designated to serve the needs of the community-at-large. The proposed specific plan amendment will provide
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greater zoning flexibility for property owners and developers who wish to develop commercial uses within the Page Plaza Community Center and will align with existing land uses within the Specific Plan. The Specific Plan Amendment is a text amendment only and does not involve specific siting of a property but rather provides an opportunity to explore additional properties for commercial in the future.
SECTION 3: SECTION V (C).: (CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE) OF THE PAGE PLAZA SPECIFIC PLAN IS HEREBY AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 4. CEQA FINDINGS – The project is exempt from provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(a), Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15061 (b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to projects that have a potential for causing a significant impact on the environment. The Specific Plan Amendment is a text amendment to the Specific Plan. The Specific Plan Amendment in itself does not relate to any physical project and will not result in any physical change to the environment. Furthermore, the project is exempt from CEQA based on the provisions of CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 for a previously certified Negative Declaration approved by Resolution No. 3544 on April 10, 2001, for the Page Community Plaza Specific Plan 00-1 and General Plan Amendment 00-1. A Notice of Determination was filed on April 19, 2001, in accordance with the CEQA requirements. There has been no legal challenge brought against the project or the environmental determination.
SECTION 5.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 determination 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 6. 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 7. PUBLICATION – The City Clerk shall publish this Ordinance in the manner required by law.
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INTRODUCED at the regular meeting of Hemet City Council on the 14th day of January, 2025.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of January, 2025.
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Jackie Peterson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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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 28th day of January, 2025, 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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DRAFT Conditions of Approval
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (24-002) & CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP 24-002) Page Plaza Shopping Center
CITY OF HEMET
DRAFT
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CITY COUNCIL DATE: January 14, 2025
PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: December 3, 2024
PROJECT NO.: SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA24-002) &
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP 24-002) Page Plaza
Health and Fitness Center
APPLICANT:Rich Alvarado, LLC
PROPERTYOWNER:Rich Alvarado, LLC
LOCATION:165 S Sanderson Avenue
APN:460-250-058
Note: Any conditions revised at a hearing will be noted by strikeout (for deletions) and/or underline (for additions), and any newly added conditions will be added at the end of all conditions regardless of the Department originating the condition.
STANDARD CONDITIONS
The following conditions of approval were approved by the City Council as standard conditions of approval for all projects. Questions regarding compliance with these conditions should be directed to the Planning Division at (951) 765-2375.
General Requirements:
1.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP 24-002) shall become null and void on January 14, 2027 (two calendar years from the date of approval), unless use in reliance on the approved Conditional Use Permit is established prior to the expiration date. A time extension may be granted by the Planning Commission in accordance with Hemet Municipal Code, provided a written request for a time extension is submitted the Planning Division prior to the expiration date. No formal notice of expiration will be given by the City.
2. Approval of CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP 24-002) shall become effective on January 14, 2025.
3. The conditions of approval of this project shall supersede all conflicting notations, specifications, dimensions, typical sections, and the like, which may be shown on the project development plans.
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4. This project site shall be developed in accordance with the approved plan(s) and the conditions contained herein.
5. This project shall comply with all sections of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and all other applicable Local, State and Federal laws and regulations in effect at the time of the building permit application and/or time of recordation, including the California Building Code, California Fire Code, and City and State Handicapped Accessibility Requirements (California Code of Regulations, Title 24).
6. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall be subject to all applicable development fees at the rate in effect at the time of building permit application for the tenant improvement.
7. The applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless, the City, and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, from any and all claims, demands, law suits, writs of mandamus, and other actions and proceedings (whether legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute resolutions procedures (including, but not limited to arbitrations, mediations, and other such procedures), (collectively “Actions”), brought against the City, and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set aside, void, or annul, the any action of, or any permit or approval issued by, the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof (including actions approved by voters of the City), for or concerning the project, whether such Actions are brought under the California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning and Zoning Law, the Subdivisions Map Act, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1085 or 1094.5, or any other state, federal, or local statute, law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or any decision of a court of competent jurisdiction. It is expressly agreed that the City shall have the right to approve, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, the legal counsel providing the City’s defense, and that applicant shall reimburse City for any costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by the City in the course of the defense. City shall promptly notify the applicant of any Action brought and City shall cooperate with applicant in defense of the Action. (City Council Resolution No. 3693, 12-17-02)
8. Construction activity shall meet the requirements of the Hemet Municipal Code Chapter 30, Article II.
9. Parking lot lighting and public common area lighting shall be low pressure sodium and shall be shielded or designed to direct the lighting downward. All lighting shall be adjusted so that all lighting is contained within the boundaries of the site.
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PLANNING DIVISION CONDITIONS
The following conditions of approval are project specific and were recommended by the Planning Division. Questions regarding compliance with these conditions should be directed to the City of Hemet Planning Division at (951) 765-2375.
10. The business should be equipped with a high quality, digital video surveillance camera system strategically positioned to capture the customers entering and exiting the business.
11. Any uses not specifically permitted as part of, or not determined to be in substantial conformance by the Community Development Director, to this Conditional Use Permit (CUP 24-002), shall require submittal and approval of an application for the modification of the Conditional Use Permit.
Signage:
12. Signage is not approved as part of this Project. Signage, in accordance with the Page Plaza Sign Program, may be approved at a later time under a separate permit.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
The following conditions of approval are project specific and were recommended by Building & Safety Department. Questions regarding compliance with these conditions should be directed to the City of Hemet Building Department at (951) 765-2475.
13. Project shall comply with the specific provisions of the 2022 California Fire and Building codes. See CBC Section 411.5.
14. Any changes to the fire protection systems shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review and approval.
15. Construction activity shall only occur between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. during the months of June through September and between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. during the months of October through May. Saturday construction shall be permitted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Sunday construction shall be prohibited. Exceptions to these standards may be granted only by the Hemet Building Official and/or the Hemet City Council.
16. Means of Egress: The construction documents shall show in sufficient detail the location, size and character of all portions of the means of egress in compliance with the provisions of CBC Chapter 10.
17. Upon plan check submittal and after review of the submitted plans, specifications and documents, additional requirements may be required.
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18. Permit fees shall be paid in accordance to the City’s adopted fee schedule at the time of building permit is issued.
19. Separate permits are required for all fences, walls, paving, signage, trash enclosure and any other work not included in your original submittal.
20. All contractors must show proof of State and City licenses, and workmen’s compensation insurance to the City prior to the issuance of permits.
21. Businesses shall not open for operation prior to posting of Certificate of Occupancy issued by the Building Division.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
The following conditions of approval are project specific and were recommended by the Fire Department. Questions regarding compliance with these conditions should be directed to the City of Hemet Fire Department, FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION at (951) 765-2450.
Unless specifically stated herein, these conditions shall not be construed to permit or allow deviation from any Federal or State laws nor any of the local codes and ordinances adopted by this jurisdiction. Please contact the Hemet Fire Department, Fire Prevention Division for any questions regarding compliance with the applicable codes or following conditions:
22. The final Conditions of Approval for this project shall be included in any site plan or construction plans submitted for permit issuance. Plans will not be approved without reference to these “conditions”.
23. This project is subject to review and approval in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 19 for Fire and Life Safety. This project may be subject to an annual inspection and an operating permit from the Hemet Fire Department for this type of occupancy.
24. Project shall comply with the specific provisions of the 2022 California Fire and Building codes. See CBC Section 411.5.
25. Plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review and approval.
26. Any changes to the fire protection systems shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review and approval.
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
27. The City of Hemet has an exclusive Franchise Agreement with CR&R Inc. to collect and dispose of all waste including commercial, residential and construction debris within the City of Hemet. Contact CR&R at 1-800-755-8112 to set up solid waste collection services and to help you meet your waste reduction goals.
AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION CONDITIONS
Supporting documentation was provided to the Airport Land Use Commission and is available online at www.rcaluc.org, click Agendas 11-14-2024 Agenda, Bookmark Agenda Item No. 3.1. If you have any questions contact Paul Rull, ALUC Director at 951.955.6893.
28. Any outdoor lighting installed shall be hooded or shielded to prevent either the spillage of lumens or reflection into the sky. Outdoor lighting shall be downward facing.
29. The following uses shall be prohibited:
(a) Any use which would direct a steady light or flashing light of red, white, green, or amber colors associated with airport operations toward an aircraft engaged in an initial straight climb following takeoff or toward an aircraft engaged in a straight final approach toward a landing at an airport, other than an FAA- approved navigational signal light or visual approach slope indicator. (b) Any use which would cause sunlight to be reflected towards an aircraft engaged in an initial straight climb following takeoff or towards an aircraft engaged in a straight final approach towards a landing at an airport. (c) Any use which would generate smoke or water vapor or which would attract large concentrations of birds, or which may otherwise affect safe air navigation within the area. (Such uses include landscaping utilizing water features, aquaculture, outdoor production of cereal grains, sunflower, and row crops, composting operations, wastewater management facilities, artificial marshes, trash transfer stations that are open on one or more sides, recycling centers containing putrescible wastes, construction and demolition debris facilities, fly ash disposal, and incinerators.)
(d) Any use which would generate electrical interference that may be detrimental to the operation of aircraft and/or aircraft instrumentation. (e) Highly noise-sensitive nonresidential uses.
(f) Any use which results in a hazard to flight, including physical (e.g. tall objects), visual, and electronic forms of interference with the safety of aircraft operations.
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30. The attached “Notice of Airport in Vicinity” shall be provided to all prospective purchasers and occupants of the property and be recorded as a deed notice.
31. Any proposed stormwater basins or facilities shall be designed and maintained to provide for a maximum 48-hour detention period following the design storm, and remain totally dry between rainfalls. Vegetation in and around the basins that would provide food or cover for birds would be incompatible with airport operations and shall not be utilized in project landscaping. Trees shall be spaced so as to prevent large expanses of contiguous canopy, when mature.
Landscaping in and around the basin(s) shall not include trees or shrubs that produce seeds, fruits, or berries.
Landscaping in the stormwater basin, if not rip-rap, should be in accordance with the guidance provided in ALUC “LANDSCAPING NEAR AIRPORTS” brochure, and the “AIRPORTS, WILDLIFE AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT”
brochure available at RCALUC.ORG which list acceptable plants from Riverside County Landscaping Guide or other alternative landscaping as may be recommended by a qualified wildlife hazard biologist.
A notice sign, in a form similar to that attached hereto, shall be permanently affixed to the stormwater basin with the following language: “There is an airport nearby. This stormwater basin is designed to hold stormwater for only 48 hours and not attract birds. Proper maintenance is necessary to avoid bird strikes”. The sign will also include the name, telephone number or other contact information of the person or entity responsible to monitor the stormwater basin.
32. This project has been evaluated as a 16,000 square foot Fitness Center and Retail suite totaling 8,415 square feet within an existing building. Any increase in building area (including construction of a new building), change in use to any higher intensity use, change in building location, or modification of the tentative parcel map lot lines and areas will require an amended review to evaluate consistency with the ALUCP compatibility criteria, at the discretion of the ALUC Director.
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1651Tenant Bplanet fitness
June 21, 2024
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS1165 S. Sanderson Avenue
APPLICANTRICH DEVELOPMENT650 N. Tustin Ave., Suite 150Santa Ana, CA 92705Primary Contacts:Tab [email protected](714)835-3311Kristine [email protected](714) 835-3311SHEET INDEX1.TITLE SHEET2.PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN3.EXISTING CONDITIONS (PHOTO SURVEY)4.PRELIMINARY FLOOR PLAN5.EXISTING ROOF PLAN6.PRELIMINARY ELEVATIONSAND COLOR & MATERIALSwww.theArchSource.com 1 Sheet No:
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PLANET FITNESS1165 S. Sanderson Ave.Hemet, California600 N. Tustin Ave, Suite 150Santa Ana, California 92705(714) 835-33110'30'60'SCALE: 1" = 30'-0"NORTHSHOPPING CENTER SITE SUMMARYPROJECT LOCATION:SWC SANDERSON AVE. & STETSON AVE.ZONE:CC (Community Commercial) / Specific Plan SP 00-1TOTAL SITE AREA:1,770,715 SF (± 40.65 AC)TOTAL BUILDING AREA:± 360,162 SFLOT COVERAGE:360,162 SF / 1,770,715 SF = 20.34%EXISTING PARKING SPACES:2,252 SPACESEXISTING PARKING RATIO:6.25/1,000 SF (1 space per 160 SF)KEY PLANNOT TO SCALEPROJECT SITE215 FWY.STETSONPROJECT SITEWARREN RD.SANDERSONHWY 79SIMPSON RD.HWY 74CITY OF HEMET60 FWY.VICINITY MAPNORTHNOT TO SCALE10 FWY.DOMENIGONI PKWY.NORTH2
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PLANET FITNESS1165 S. Sanderson Ave.Hemet, California600 N. Tustin Ave, Suite 150Santa Ana, California 92705(714) 835-3311 KEY PLANNOT TO SCALEVIEW OF BUILDING TO THE SOUTHVIEW OF ADJACENT BUILDINGLOCATION OF PROPOSED ENTRY TO SPACE "B"EXISTING BUILDING ELEVATIONNORTH ELEVATION OF EXISTING BUILDING (TO REMAIN)VIEW OF BUILDING TO THE NORTH312345612456NORTH3
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PLANET FITNESS1165 S. Sanderson Ave.Hemet, California600 N. Tustin Ave, Suite 150Santa Ana, California 92705(714) 835-33110'10'20'SCALE: 3/32" = 1'-0"NORTH4
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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting
STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council Meeting - Jan 28 2025
Department: City Attorney
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
John Maier, City Clerk;
☐ Receive and File ☒ Consent Calendar ☐ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing
TITLE:
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2053 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Section 2-33 of the Hemet Municipal Code to Revise the Time and Place of City Council Meetings
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2053 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Section 2-33 of the Hemet Municipal Code to Revise the Time and Place of City Council Meetings.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council previously considered at the January 14, 2025 meeting three interrelated items aimed at addressing urgent and procedural issues regarding the time and place of regular City Council meetings due to the unavailability of the Council Chambers at 450 E. Latham Avenue. This situation is compounded by the need to improve meeting efficiency and enhance public accessibility.
The first two items included an urgency ordinance and resolution, which were adopted on January 14, 2025. The third item, a regular ordinance, had its first reading on January 14, 2025, and the second reading/adoption was scheduled for January 28, 2025.
ANALYSIS:
The regular ordinance mirrors the urgency ordinance but follows the standard legislative process. It ensures:
The flexibility to adapt meeting times and locations via Council resolution. Long-term procedural clarity and adaptability for future unforeseen circumstances.
This ordinance will take effect 31 days after its adoption by a majority vote, replacing the language from the urgency ordinance.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
At the January 14, 2025 City Council meeting, MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMEBR LODGE, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Adopt the Urgency Ordinance 2052 Amending Section 2-33 by at least a Four-Fifths vote; and
2. Introduce and waive full reading of an Ordinance 2053 Amending Section 2-33 and directing the City Clerk to place the Ordinance on the consent calendar for the next regular meeting for second reading and adoption; and
3. Adopt the Resolution 2025-002 setting the location for City Council meetings when the City Council Chambers are not available to the Hemet Public Library and the start time for open session to 6:00 p.m.
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.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1 - Ordinance No. 2053 Revise The Time And Place Of City Council Meetings
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CITY OF HEMET
HEMET, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 2053
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
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THE HEMET MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE THE TIME
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DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF
WHEREAS, Section 2-33 of the Hemet Municipal Code establishes that regular meetings of the City Council of the City of Hemet shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 450 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California; and
WHEREAS, the City Council Chambers at 450 E. Latham Avenue are currently unavailable for use due to urgent renovations necessary to ensure the safety, accessibility, and functionality of the premises; and
WHEREAS, there is no provision in the current language of Section 2-33 of the Hemet Municipal Code that allows for City Council meetings to be held at an alternative location or time when the designated location is unavailable; and WHEREAS, it is essential to the operation of the City of Hemet that the City Council continue to meet regularly to conduct the business of the City in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and other applicable laws.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET DOES HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1.FINDINGS – The recitals to this Ordinance are hereby incorporated as findings in support of the Ordinance.
SECTION 2.MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT – Section 2-33 of the Hemet Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
2-33 Time and Place of Regular Meetings.
(a) The regular meeting days and times for the City Council of the City of Hemet shall be on the days and times specified by resolution of the City Council.
(b) The regular meeting place of the City Council of the City of Hemet shall be in the City Council Chambers, located at 450 E. Latham, unless such other location is noticed on the agenda.
SECTION 3.CEQA – The City Council finds that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (the “common sense exemption”) as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance solely amends procedural rules regarding the time and location of City Council meetings and does not involve any commitment to a specific project that may result in a significant physical impact on the environment.
SECTION 4.SEVERABILITY – If any section, subsection, 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 the Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection,
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sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE – This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon the 31st day following its adoption by a majority of the City Council.
SECTION 6.PUBLICATION – The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance, and the City Clerk shall attest to its passage and adoption. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish the ordinance in the manner required by law.
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INTRODUCED at the regular meeting of Hemet City Council on the 14th day of January, 2025.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of January, 2025.
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Jackie Peterson, Mayor
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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 Ordinance was adopted by the Hemet City Council on the 28th day of January, 2025, and was passed by the following vote:
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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 - Jan 28 2025
Department: Administration
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
John Maier, City Clerk;
☐ Receive and File ☒ Consent Calendar ☐ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing
TITLE:
Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2054 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Sections 18-511 and 18-520 Related to Commercial Cannabis Business Permits
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Waive full reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2054 of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Sections 18-511 and 18-520 of the Hemet Municipal Code Related to Commercial Cannabis Regulations.
ANALYSIS:
The City of Hemet has implemented a regulatory framework for commercial cannabis businesses.
Over time, practical challenges and procedural clarifications have emerged, prompting the need for adjustments to the municipal code. This ordinance seeks to refine the provisions related to permit expiration and renewal timelines for commercial cannabis businesses and restrictions on the transferability of commercial cannabis permits for storefront retail operations.
DISCUSSION:
Proposed Amendments:
Amendment to Section 18-511:
Clarifies that commercial cannabis business permits expire 12 months after issuance.
Specifies that storefront retail permits are considered issued upon notification by the City Manager and will expire if a certificate of occupancy and operations are not initiated within the defined timeframe.
Addition to Section 18-520:
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Introduces Subsection (h), prohibiting the transfer of storefront retail commercial cannabis business permits for a three-year period following the initial issuance.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
At the January 14, 2025 City Council meeting, MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to introduce and waive full reading of an Ordinance Amending Sections 18-511 and 18-520 and directing the City Clerk to place the Ordinance on the Consent Calendar for the next regular meeting for second reading and adoption.
STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:
N/A
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1 - Ordinance No. 2054 Amending Sections 18-511 And 18-520 Related To Commercial Cannabis Regulations
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CITY OF HEMET
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ORDINANCE NO. 2054
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 18-511
AND 18-520 OF THE HEMET MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO COMMERCIAL CANNABIS REGULATIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.FINDINGS – The recitals to this Ordinance are hereby incorporated as findings in support of the Ordinance.
SECTION 2.MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT
2.1 Section 18-511 of the Hemet Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 18-511. – Expiration of commercial cannabis business permits. (a) Each commercial cannabis business permit issued pursuant to this article shall expire 12 months after the date of issuance which shall be defined as when the certificate of occupancy has been approved and thereafter on the renewal date. Commercial cannabis permits may be renewed as provided in section 18-512.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) above, for each commercial cannabis business permit issued pursuant to this article for storefront retail operation, the commercial cannabis business permit shall be considered issued upon written notification by the City Manager to the applicant. The
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permit shall automatically expire and not be renewed if the applicant has not yet obtained a certificate of occupancy and begun operations.
2.2 Subsection (h) shall be added to Section 18-520 to read as follows:
(h) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, no commercial cannabis business permit issued for storefront retail shall be eligible for transfer for three years after the initial issuance of the permit.
SECTION 3.CEQA – The City Council finds that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (the “common sense exemption”) as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance solely amends procedural rules regarding the time and location of City Council meetings and does not involve any commitment to a specific project that may result in a significant physical impact on the environment.
SECTION 4.SEVERABILITY – If any section, subsection, 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 the Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE – This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon the 31st day following its adoption by a majority of the City Council.
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SECTION 6.PUBLICATION – The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance, and the City Clerk shall attest to its passage and adoption. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish the ordinance in the manner required by law.
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INTRODUCED at the regular meeting of Hemet City Council on the 14th day of January, 2025.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of January, 2025.
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Jackie Peterson, 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 Ordinance was adopted by the Hemet City Council on the 28 th day of January 2025, and was passed by the following vote:
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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 - Jan 28 2025
Department: Administration
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
Demi Olsen, Office Specialist Confidential, John Maier, City Clerk;
☐ Receive and File ☒ Consent Calendar ☐ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing
TITLE:
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Consolidated List of Proclamations for the Year of 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, approving the calendar year 2025 Proclamations List (Exhibit A).
BACKGROUND:
The City Council holds its regular meetings on each calendar month's second and fourth Tuesdays and occasionally presents proclamations to observe various community groups, memorials, and staff.
In previous years, members of the City Council have requested to place proclamations on the City Council agendas and/or have issued proclamations on behalf of the City of Hemet. The purpose of discussion for such a list is to create continuity and availability of an official record and for the City Council to acknowledge, collectively as a legislative body, proclamations to be recognized by the City of Hemet.
ANALYSIS:
In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, and to adhere to best practices, all members of the City Council must acknowledge and approve, collectively as a legislative body, proclamations to be recognized by the City of Hemet.
The City of Hemet City Council has the authority to approve a proposed consolidated list in an effort to promote consistency and continuity with previous years and to expedite the proclamation distribution process to the individual groups being recognized.
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The consolidated list includes dates proclaimed or requested by members of the City Council, in addition to other special dates that the City Council may choose to recognize on behalf of the City of Hemet. The City Council has the authority to add or remove proclamations from the consolidated list as they desire.
DISCUSSION:
It is recommended that the City Council select and approve the proposed consolidated list, along with any changes the Council may wish to make, in order to optimize organizational effectiveness and support the recognized groups in celebrating their proclamations, particularly in time for their event dates.
Exhibit A contains the City Council's list of proposed proclamations. Staff compiled the List for the Calendar Year 2025, reflecting input from the Council and consolidating proclamations with the goal of having three or fewer proclamations per meeting agenda.
Exhibit A consists of four columns. The first column indicates the month the proclamation may be presented.
The column "2024 - Approved" is the list approved by the City Council on January 9, 2024.
The column labeled "2024—Actual" includes a list of proclamations that were presented, along with any special include does It Council. and Mayor not of request the at made additions the instance, For entities. or groups, acknowledge honor or that proclamations the individuals, proclamation presented to Sergeant Jamie Gonzalez for his service during the Council Meeting on May 14, 2024, is an example of such a special acknowledgment not considered for the 2025 calendar.
The column labeled "2025 - Suggest" is the list Staff is presenting for approval.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On January 14, 2025, the City Council provided direction to return with an updated consolidated list based from feedback received from the Council Members on the original draft.
STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:
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.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
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ALTERNATIVE(S):
Do not adopt the Resolution and provide further direction to the City Manager.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1: Resolution - Approving the Consolidated List of Proclamations for 2025 Attachment 2: 2025 Calendar Proclamations
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-xxx
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
CONSOLIDATED LIST OF PROCLAMATIONS FOR THE
YEAR OF 2025
The City Council of the City of Hemet, California (hereafter referred to as the “City Council”) does resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, the City Council proclaims specific days, weeks and months in observance for local, national and international special events; and, WHEREAS, the City of Hemet provides proclamations intended for the recipient of individuals, groups, organizations or special events being recognized by the City Council; and,
WHEREAS, in an effort to promote organizational effectiveness, the consolidated list of proclamations for the calendar year of 2025 will allow individuals, groups and organizations to have access to future dates and proclamations in which the City Council will recognize; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council may continue to add dates of observance for individuals, groups, organizations and special events to the consolidated list of proclamations; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council will continue to have the authority to recognize individuals, groups, organizations and special events that are not included on the list, but instead will be recognized under “special circumstances”; and,
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WHEREAS, the aforementioned “special circumstances” will include, but not be limited to, milestone events in which the City Council deems appropriate to recognize and proclaim on behalf of the City of Hemet; and,
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, and to adhere to best practices, all members of the City Council must acknowledge and approve, collectively as a legislative body, proclamations by the City of Hemet.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Approve the dates of observance, the consolidated list of proclamations for the year of 2025.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of January, 2025. ____________________________
Jackie Peterson, 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 28 th day of January, 2025, and was passed by the following vote:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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2025 Proclamations
Month 2024 – Approved 2024 – Actual 2025 - Suggested
January •Law Enforcement Appreciation
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Appreciation Day
•Law Enforcement
Appreciation Day
February •American Red Cross Month
•Black History Month
•American Red Cross Month
•Black History Month
•Proclamation for the
Riverside County Arts and
Culture Month
•Black History Month
•Riverside County Arts and
Culture Month
March •Women’s History Month
•Youth Art Month
•Women’s History Month
•Youth Art Month
April •Arbor Day
•Earth Day
•National Library Workers Day
•Arbor Day
•Earth Day
•National Library Workers
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•Arbor Day
May •Asian American & Pacific
Memorial Day
•Islander Month
•Military Appreciation Month
•National Police Week
•National Public Works Week
•Asian American & Pacific
Islander Month
•Memorial Day
•Military Appreciation Month
•National Police Week
•National Public Works Week
Youth Apprenticeship Week
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•National Public Works
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June •Juneteenth
•National Month of Prayer
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•National Month of Prayer
July •Independence Day
August •National Back to-School Month •National Back to-School Month
•Coast Guard Birthday
September •9/11 Remembrance Day
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Constitution Week
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•9/11 Remembrance
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•National Hispanic Heritage
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•Red Ribbon Week
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•Red Ribbon Week
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•Fire Prevention Week
November •Diabetes Awareness Month
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Veterans Day
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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting
STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council Meeting - Jan 28 2025
Department: City Council
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
Eddie Sell, Fire Chief;
☐ Receive and File ☒ Consent Calendar ☐ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Approve a Purchase Order for Turnouts with All Star Fire Equipment Services, Inc. Not to Exceed $57,400 per City Fiscal Year and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to this Purchase
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 Administrative Services Director to Approve a Purchase Order for Turnouts with All Star Fire Equipment Services, Inc. Not to Exceed $57,400 and, Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to this Purchase per City Fiscal Year.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Hemet Fire Department (HFD) responds to approximately 18,000 calls for service each year with All-Risk capabilities, including residential, commercial, and wildland fire responses. The HFD also provides rescue and vehicle accident responses including Advanced Life Support, providing Paramedic services from each of the HFD’s five stations, which are strategically located within the City.
HFD contracts with Allstar Fire Equipment Services, Inc. (Allstar) for the purchase of protective pants and coats that are designed to meet requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®). The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) is a standards writing organization founded in 1896 and dedicated to the concept of voluntary consensus standards writing.
NFPA 1851, Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, requires that structural turnout gear shall be retired when the garment is beyond repair and no longer able to pass an NFPA 1851 Advanced Inspection, or ten years from the date of manufacture, whichever comes first. For proximity clothing, reflective outer shells have a mandatory retirement date of five years from date of manufacture.
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Fifty-One career suppression personnel work 48-hour shifts with 18 firefighters on duty per day. Each firefighter is required to have two sets of turnouts. Turnouts are a crucial piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) for firefighters, designed to protect them from heat, flames, and hazardous materials during a fire, and having two sets allows for proper rotation and decontamination to minimize exposure to potentially carcinogenic substances.
ANALYSIS:
Allstar has established itself as HFD's preferred vendor for Lion turnout gear purchases. As the Sole Source Distributor for NFPA-compliant Lion brand turnouts, Allstar ensures that HFD personnel are equipped with the highest standard of PPE. Proper PPE is not only a critical component in safeguarding the lives of citizens and First Responders, but also plays a vital role in reducing the risk of death and serious injury during emergency operations.
With the recent expansion of the HFD workforce through the hiring of additional firefighters, the City faces a pressing challenge: there is currently an insufficient inventory of PPE to equip all members.
This maintain to gear protective in investment need immediate the underscores shortfall for operational readiness and safety.
To meet NFPA® Standards, all turnout gear requires regular inspection, cleaning, and testing by authorized vendors. These measures are essential to ensure the continued reliability and safety of the equipment. Outfitting a single firefighter with a turnout coat and pants costs approximately $4,400.
The Department remains dedicated to addressing these needs and ensuring that all firefighters have access to the PPE required to perform their duties safely and effectively.
DISCUSSION:
The approximate cost per turnout is $4,400 per firefighter. Thirteen turnouts will be ordered upon approval. Staff is recommending the City Council approve an annual turnout purchase amount of $57,400 from Sole Source vendor Allstar. This will enable the Fire Department to purchase necessary turnouts for the Firefighters through the end of the fiscal year. Please see the below PPE Turnout Breakdown:
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.
Objective 2: Explore and implement homelessness solutions for the City of Hemet.
Objective 3: Increase Public Safety visibility and response.
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:
There is no additional General Fund impact. Funding for the turnouts is available in the adopted FY 2024-25 Hemet Fire Dept. Operating Budget Fund 110-3241-2700.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1: Resolution
Attachment 2: Sole Source Letter
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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 Fire Department (HFD) responds to approximately 18,000 calls for service each year with All-Risk capabilities, including residential, commercial, and wildland fire responses. The HFD also provides rescue and vehicle accident responses, including Advanced Life Support, providing Paramedic services from each of the HFD’s five stations, which are strategically located within the City; and
WHEREAS, HFD contracts with Allstar Fire Equipment Services, Inc. (Allstar) for the purchase of protective pants and coats that are designed to meet the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®). The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) is a standards writing organization, founded in 1896 and dedicated to the concept of voluntary consensus standards writing; and WHEREAS, NFPA 1851, Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting, requires that structural turnout gear shall be retired when the garment is beyond repair and no
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longer able to pass an NFPA 1851 Advanced Inspection, or ten years from date of manufacture, whichever comes first. For proximity clothing, reflective outer shells have a mandatory retirement date of five years from date of manufacture; and WHEREAS, Fifty-One career suppression personnel work 48-hour shifts with 18 firefighters on duty per day. Each firefighter is required to have two sets of turnouts. Turnouts are a crucial piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) for firefighters, designed to protect them from heat, flames, and hazardous materials during a fire, and having two sets allows for proper rotation and decontamination to minimize exposure to potentially carcinogenic substances; and WHEREAS, Allstar has established itself as HFD's preferred vendor for Lion turnout gear purchases. As the Sole Source Distributor for NFPA-compliant Lion brand turnouts, Allstar ensures that HFD personnel are equipped with the highest standard of PPE. Proper PPE is not only a critical component in safeguarding the lives of citizens and First Responders, but also plays a vital role in reducing the risk of death and serious injury during emergency operations.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.FINDS – With the recent expansion of the HFD workforce through the hiring of additional firefighters, the City faces a pressing challenge: there is currently an insufficient inventory of PPE to equip all members. This shortfall underscores the immediate need for investment in protective gear to maintain operational readiness and safety.
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SECTION 2.DETERMINES – To meet NFPA® Standards, all turnout gear requires regular inspection, cleaning, and testing by authorized vendors. These measures are essential to ensure the continued reliability and safety of the equipment.
Outfitting a single firefighter with a turnout coat and pants costs approximately $4,400.
SECTION 3.ORDERS – The Department remains dedicated to addressing these needs and ensuring that all firefighters have access to the PPE required to perform their duties safely and effectively.
SECTION 4.EFFECTIVE DATE – This Resolution shall become effective on January 28, 2025.
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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CITY OF HEMET RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX 5
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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 28th day of January, 2025, and was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: Council Members:
ABSENT: Council Members:
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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting
STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council Meeting - Jan 28 2025
Department: Community Development
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
Monique Alaniz-Flejter, Community Development Director, Tiffany Barnett, 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, Approving the Return of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding for the City's Rental Property Rehabilitation Program (RPRP) to the City's Line of Credit with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the Amount of $99,272.20, Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Establish Appropriations of $200,732.09 in Community Development's Housing Program Account 120-1925- 2800 in Fiscal Year 2023-24, and Authorize the City Manager and Administrative Services Director to Continue Appropriations of $46,490.09 in Account 120-1925-2800 from Fiscal Year 2023-24 to Fiscal Year 2024-25
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Adopt A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Return of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding for the City's Rental Property Rehabilitation Program (RPRP) to the City's Line of Credit with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the Amount of $99,272.20, Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Establish Appropriations of $200,732.09 in Community Development's Housing Program Account 120-1925-2800 in Fiscal Year 2023-24, and Authorize the City Manager and Administrative Services Director to Continue Appropriations of $46,490.09 in Account 120-1925-2800 from Fiscal Year 2023- 24 to Fiscal Year 2024-25.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Hemet is an entitlement city of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and, as such, receives annual grants on a formula basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The purpose of CDBG is to carry out a wide range of community development activities directed toward revitalizing neighborhoods, economic development, and providing improved community facilities and services, with maximum feasible priority given to activities that benefit low and moderate-income persons. The City is responsible for
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developing its own programs and funding priorities within CDBG and HUD requirements, as well as monitoring sub-recipients of the funds awarded under this grant.
ANALYSIS:
The City underwent a 2024 Hybrid Monitoring of the Community Development Block Grant from August and Planning Community of Office Los Angeles 2024. 30, August through 19 The Senior Representative, CPD Geoffrey Gilbert, the performed (CPD) Development monitoring. conducted the monitoring. Monitoring is the principal means by which HUD ensures program effectiveness and management efficiency and that programs are carried out in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Six areas reviewed:
1. General Eligibility
2. National Objectives
3. Management of the City's Rehabilitation Program
4. Code Enforcement
5. Fair Housing
6. Single Audit Compliance
On July 11, 2023, the City Council approved the projects for inclusion in the FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan and submission to HUD. One of the projects was the Rental Property Rehabilitation Program (RPRP), which provides grant funding to rental property owners to rehabilitate and preserve existing housing stock within the City of Hemet for those who rent to low and moderate-income renters.
DISCUSSION:
Based upon interviews and document reviews, the Senior CPD Representative was able to establish that for the most part, the City administered its programs in compliance with the CDBG regulations.
The Senior CPD Representative also conducted monitoring of Rehabilitation programs which fall under the Community Development Department's Housing Division. The programs are: Senior Disabled Property Rental and (ADA), Program Program (SDHR), Rehabilitation Home ADA Rehabilitation Program (RPRP).
Senior Disabled Home Rehabilitation Program (SDHR)The Senior and Disabled Owner- Occupied Home Repair Program Home Repair Program) offers grant funding for home repairs for very low to low-income senior or disabled homeowners meeting all of the criteria set forth in these guidelines. The primary objective of the home repair program is to promote the health, safety and welfare of residents; and to preserve the housing stock within the City of Hemet.
ADA Program (ADA):The ADA Ramp & Lift Program offers grant funded home repairs for very low to low-income senior or disabled homeowners meeting all of the criteria set forth in these guidelines.
Rental Property Rehabilitation Program (RPRP): On October 27, 2020, the City Council voted to approve a Voluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) with HUD related to a HUD civil rights
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compliance review of the City’s Residential Rental Registration and Crime-Free Housing Program and Chronic Nuisance Abatement Program. The program required all residential rental dwelling units be registered with the city and inspected, and landlords obtain a crime- free rental housing certification. As a result of the agreement, the Program was rescinded.
Subsequently, in 2021, the Program was replaced by the RPRP. The program provides grant funding for home rehabilitation to property owners who rent to low to moderate-income renters.
The primary objective of the RPRP is to promote the health, safety and welfare of residents; and to preserve the rental housing stock within the City of Hemet. The program guidelines were reviewed and approved by the Program Compliance Branch Chief representing HUD.
For FY 23-24, a total of eight income-qualifying renters participated in the program, including 3 extremely-low, 1 very-low, 2 low-income, and 2 moderate-income renters. All incomes were verified as outlined in the program guidelines.
The monitoring did result in two findings under the Management of City's Rental Rehabilitation Program as presented in the CDBG Monitoring Report (Attachment 1).
The first finding is listed below. The second finding on Contractor Debarments has been reviewed, completed during the monitoring, and has been deemed closed.
Finding 1 - Lack of proper oversight process for rehabilitated rental units
Condition: The grantee has not established policies and procedures to monitor the compliance by landlords that their tenants are income-eligible.
Criteria: 24 CFR 570.202(a)(1)
Cause: The grantee does not have established policies and procedures to monitor the enduring affordability requirements for tenancies established upon unit turnovers.
City Staff is working with HUD to draft a revised Grants Administration Policy that will address the long-term monitoring needs for programs that have affordability requirements. Upon the reactivation of the RPRP Program, this policy will ensure that income eligibility is met upon new tenants that will be residing in the unit. Once the policy has been updated, staff will bring the document back to Council for review.
Effect: The lack of an enforcement process resulted in CDBG funds not being used for the exclusive benefit of low-to moderate-income residents of the city.
Based on the audit and discussions with HUD, the use of CDBG funds will not be permitted for the VCA; therefore, the following actions are required to comply with HUD's regulations:
Establish General Fund appropriations inthe fiscal year 2023-24 of $200,732.09 in account 120-1925-2800 for the following:
o $99,272.20 Program Year 2021 and 2023 Reimbursed Expenses o $54,969.80 Program Year 2023 Non-Reimbursed Expenses
o $46,490.09 Obligations to complete and close out the program Issue a check in the amount of $99,272.20 to HUD to replace the program's drawdown. (These funds will go back into the City's available allocation for future use.) Carry General Fund appropriations of $46,490.09 forward from fiscal year 2023-24 to 2024-25 to complete and close-out the program which expires in October 2025.
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Although the program guidelines established were approved by HUD without a requirement to establish procedures to monitor the enduring affordability requirements for tenancies established upon unit turnovers, moving forward the City will work with the Program Compliance Branch Chief who manages the VCA and the CPD Representative to develop a qualified program with appropriate monitoring that meets HUD guidelines for the remainder of the VCA agreement.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On July 11, 2023, the City Council approved the projects for inclusion in the FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan and submission to HUD.
On May 23, 2023, the City Council approved the FY 2023-24 CDBG funding allocations.
On January 10, 2023, the City Council appointed two Council Members to the CDBG Ad Hoc Committee, Mayor Males and Mayor Pro Tem Lilienthal.
On December 13, 2022, a public hearing was held to receive comments from the public on funding priorities. No public comments were received.
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.
The proposed action aligns with Council Adopted Objective under Quality of Life.
Objective 1: Enhance the visual appearance of the community to make it attractive and reduce blight.
GOAL FIVE: ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
To identify the work needed inside the City organization to effectively provide services to the community and ensure financial stability.
The proposed action aligns with Council Adopted Objective under Organizational Effectiveness:
Objective 1: Operate in a financially sustainable manner.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Request the City Council authorize the Administrative Services Director to establish appropriations of $200,732.09 in Community Development's Housing Account 120-1925-2800 in Fiscal Year 2023-24 to return funding to the HUD's line of credit for the RPRP expenditures, leaving $46,490.09 to be continued from fiscal year 2023-24 to fiscal year 2024-25. The City's financials for fiscal year 2023-24 have not been finalized, so this activity can still be posted in the correct year.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1: FINAL HEMET FY 24 CDBG Monitoring Report
Attachment 2 Resolution CDBG
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U . S . D E P A R T M E N T O F H O U S I N G A N D U R B A N D E V E L O P M E N T O f f i c e o f C o m m u n i t y P l a n n i n g a n d D e v e l o p m e n t L o s A n g e l e s F i e l d 3 0 0 N . L o s A n g e l e s S t r e e t L o s A n g e l e s , C A 90012
October 28, 2024
Mark Prestwich, City Manager
City of Hemet
445 E. Florida Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
SUBJECT: 2024 Hybrid Monitoring
Community Development Block Grant
Dates: August 19 – August 30, 2024
Grant Number: B22MC0-60579
Dear Mr. Prestwich:
From August 19 through August 30, 2024, this Office conducted a hybrid onsite and remote monitoring of CDBG Grant Number B22MC0-60579 to assess the City’s performance and compliance with applicable Federal program requirements. Program performance was assessed through a review of operations, file documentation, interviews, and site visits. HUD monitoring may result in the identification of Findings, Concerns, or exemplary practices. A Finding is a deficiency in program performance based on a violation of a statutory or regulatory requirement. A Concern is a deficiency in program performance that is not based on a statutory or regulatory requirement but is brought to the grantee’s attention. Required corrective actions to address noncompliance are identified for all Findings. Recommended corrective actions are identified for Concerns. An exemplary practice is a noteworthy practice or activity being carried out by the grantee and may possibly be duplicated by another grantee.
This letter transmits the monitoring report that identifies two Findings and two Concerns.
One of the Findings was closed during the monitoring visit, so no further action needs to be taken.
The enclosed report discusses how to close the remaining open Finding. Please address the open Finding identified in the Report, in accord with the outlined timeframe. While a response is not required for Concerns, we welcome any information you would like to provide. In addition, within 30 days from the date of this letter, you can provide additional information documenting your compliance with the identified Finding. If you fail to respond within 30 days, or if the response is unsatisfactory to HUD, you must undertake corrective actions. Similarly, if you have any technical corrections to HUD’s determinations or conclusions outlined in this monitoring letter, please address these issues in writing to this Department within 30 days of the date of this letter. Your written communication should explain the needed correction, along with supporting evidence. All communications should be sent to the attention of your HUD Reviewer.
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I thank you and your staff for your professionalism and cooperation during the review. The City of Hemet supports valuable projects that are transforming its housing stock and improving the quality of life in the community. Your HUD Reviewer, Geoffrey Gilbert, Ph.D., Senior CPD Representative, is available to discuss the results of this monitoring letter and to provide technical assistance you may need. He can be reached at reached at [email protected] (preferred) or at 213-534-2563.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Blanco, Director
Office of Community Planning and
Development
Enclosure
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U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
Monitoring Report
City of Hemet
Community Development Block Grant Program
Grant: B22MC0-60579
Grant Amount: $872,957
Monitoring Dates: August 19 – 30, 2024
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INTRODUCTION
Monitoring is the principal means by which HUD ensures program effectiveness and management efficiency, and that programs are carried out in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. It assists grantees in improving performance, developing, or increasing capacity, and augmenting management and technical skills. Monitoring is conducted within a specific, identified scope of review, based on sampling of specific grants, activities, and beneficiaries, as applicable. In determining which grantees will be monitored, the Department uses a risk-based approach to rank grantees, programs, and functions, including assessing the Department’s exposure to fraud, waste, and mismanagement. This process not only assists the Department in determining which grantees to monitor, but also identifies which programs and functions will be reviewed.
Specifics relating to this review are as follows:
HUD Reviewer(s): Geoffrey Gilbert, Ph.D., Sr. CPD Representative Grantee Staff/Participants: Mark Prestwich, City Manager Veronica Allen, Management Analyst
Monique Alanz-Flejter, Community Development Director
Tiffany Barnett, Acting Admin Services Director
Kaleena Beasley, Principal Accountant
Javier Nolasco, Building Compliance Officer
Kevin Carr, Office Specialist, Code Compliance
Corina Hernandez, AA, Community Development
Entrance Conference
Date: August 19, 2024
Representatives: Geoffrey Gilbert, Ph.D., Sr. CPD Representative Veronica Allen, Management Analyst
Tiffany Barnett, Acting Admin Services Director
Kaleena Beasley, Principal Accountant
Javier Nolasco, City Building Official
Monique Alanz-Flejter, Community Development Director
Corina Hernandez, AA, Community Development
Exit Conference
Date: August 29, 2024
Representatives: Geoffrey Gilbert, Ph.D., Sr. CPD Representative Mark Prestwich, City Manager
Veronica Allen, Management Analyst
Tiffany Barnett, Acting Admin Services Director
Kaleena Beasley, Principal Accountant
Javier Nolasco, City Building Official
Monique Alanz-Flejter, Community Development Director
Corina Hernandez, AA, Community Development
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SCOPE OF REVIEW
HUD’s risk analysis review process assessed the City of Hemet to be a high-risk recipient, largely because it had not been monitored in over three years. The monitoring strategy was developed based on a review of records and reports in the Department’s Integrated Disbursement & Information System (IDIS). The plan involved selecting a range of activities that grant recipients often find challenging to administer, namely code enforcement, housing rehabilitation, and sub-recipient management.
SUMMARY of RESULTS and CONCLUSIONS
The following monitoring exhibits were selected to assess compliance with the activities selected for review:
• Exhibit 3-1 Guide for Review of Eligibility
• Exhibit 3-2 Guide for Review of National Objective of low- to moderate-income Area Benefit
• Exhibit 3-3 Guide for Review of National Objective of low- to moderate- income Limited Clientele
• Exhibit 3-4 Guide for Review of National Objective of Low- and Moderate-income Housing
• Exhibit 3-10 Guide for Review of CDBG-funded Rehabilitation Program Management
• Exhibit 3-11 Guide for Review of Individual CDBG-funded Rehabilitation Activities
• Exhibit 3-17 Guide for Review of Overall Management Systems • Exhibit 3-23 Guide for Review of Compliance with Code Enforcement Requirements • Exhibit 22-1 Guide for Review of Civil Rights-related Program Requirements for the CDBG Program
• Exhibit 24-1 Guide for Review of Lead-based Paint Compliance in Properties Receiving Federal Rehabilitation Assistance
These Exhibits can be found in the Community Planning and Development Monitoring Handbook 6509.2, at:
https://www.hud.gov/program offices/administration/hudclips/handbooks/cpd/6509.2 .
The monitoring visit was conducted both on-site and remotely. Its purpose was to assess the city’s capacity to administer the CDBG program. The HUD Monitor looked at program guides, project files, and accounting records. In addition, he interviewed program and staff to assess experience with the regulations. He also made site visits to assess the impact of the program on the community.
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Based upon the interviews and document reviews, the Senior CPD Representative was able to establish that for the most part, the City administered its program in compliance with the CDBG regulations. Substantively, it was evident to the monitor that the city addresses serious community development needs, including assisting low-income homeowners remain stably housed in habitable residences.
Background and Context
The City of Hemet is a well-established grantee that has received over $22 million since first becoming an Entitlement in 1994. Over the past decade, annual allocations have averaged roughly $800,000. The city is unique in several ways, including the large number of mobile and manufactured housing units that represent over 25% of the entire housing stock. Typical of other cities in Southern California, development has grown horizontally with hardly any building higher than two-stories. In other words, there is a notable lack of an identifiable urban core although there are several shopping centers that help define neighborhoods. To the extent one can envision the city center, it would likely be the area in the vicinity of City Hall. Most commerce is located on Florida Avenue, a thoroughfare that cuts across the city. The city is best known as the host for the annual Ramona Pageant, the longest running drama in America.
Based upon the most recent American Community Survey, there are nearly 90,000 persons in Hemet residing in 31,000 households. The annual median household income is less than $50,000 and poverty is notably high; 17.4% of the population is impoverished versus the national average of
12.5%. Owing to the age, condition, and configuration of the housing stock, home values are relatively affordable compared with other parts of the county of Riverside. This helps to explain the fact that 61% of all households own their home both stick-built and manufactured. Rental units number 7,900 and the median rent is $1,781 which while higher than the national average, is low for California. In 2022 the median value of a home was $277,200, up from $226,000 in 2021 (a robust
22.7% increase). Whites and white-Hispanics comprise the majority of residents.
The key issue that influenced the monitoring strategy was reviewing the impact of the Voluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) the city entered in with HUD in 2020 to resolve a violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The VCA stipulated that the city must cease its program of having rental units registered to monitor chronic nuisance problems. It also required the city to invest $200,000 in the rental housing occupied by low- to moderate-income households. The agreement was silent on the source of funds to meet this obligation.
Historically, the city has allocated a high percentage of its CDBG awards for code enforcement, homeowner rehabilitation, fair housing, and public service activities. The City has much experience administering homeowner rehabilitation assistance and in 2020 it notably completed 26 such projects (despite COVID restrictions). In the 2021 program year, the city undertook the rehabilitation of a public facility, and which stood out as a unique activity, it was included among the projects included for monitoring review. Given the inherent challenges of administering the code enforcement program, it too was included in the monitoring review.
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I. General Eligibility (Exhibit 3-1)
To assess how the grantee evaluates projects for eligibility the reviewer selected disparate activities: 1) code enforcement; 2) rehabilitation of a homeowner property; and 3) public services. These activities correspond to the following IDIS entries:
IDIS Activity 753 Code Enforcement
IDIS Activity 754 Senior and Disabled Home Rehabilitation Program #3: 1445 W. Florida Ave., Space 101
IDIS Activity 759 Care-a-Van
The files for each of these activities included documentation sufficient to confirm eligibility.
Eligibility is established through a process that includes multiple levels of review and approval. For activities completed in-house by the City, each department head approves proposals which in turn are sent to the Management Analyst for review using a checklist that captures the key eligibility criteria. The form includes the IDIS code for each activity. The form addresses basic program requirements; it does not delve into matters that may require a higher level of review, but historically this has not presented itself as a deficiency.
There were no Findings related to eligibility.
II. National Objectives
The Monitor used three exhibits to evaluate national objective:
• Exhibit 3-2: Guide for Review of National Objective of Low- and Moderate-Income Area Benefit, and
• Exhibit 3-3: Guide for Review of National Objective of Low- and Moderate- Income Limited Clientele
• Exhibit 3-4: Guide for Review of National Objective of Low- and Moderate- income Housing
The National Objective (NO) requirements can be found at 24 CFR 570.208. The regulations allow for various ways to document that an eligible activity meets a national objective.
The reviewer focused on three activities, each of which met a different national objective. The projects included: 1) the rehabilitation of manufactured homes; 2) public services; and 3) code enforcement.
Exhibit 3-2 was used to review compliance with the area benefit standard used by the grantee to evaluate the code enforcement program (IDIS 753). The assessment was conducted through a visual inspect of the city and a review of a map identifying eligible low- to moderate-income Census tracts. These factors made clear that NO eligibility determination for
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the code enforcement program was done properly. A later section of this report takes up the implementation of the code enforcement activity.
Exhibit 3-3 was used to evaluate that IDIS Activity 759 (Care-a-Van) met the limited clientele national objective. While income determinations are definitive in terms of compliance, the regulations relax the documentation requirements for certain groups of beneficiaries who are presumed to belong to low- to moderate-income households. The two populations receiving services through the Care-a-Van transportation program (seniors and disabled persons) are assumed to address the Limited clientele national objective (LMC).
Exhibit 3-4 was used to evaluate that national objective of the city’s homeowner rehabilitation program focused on seniors and disabled persons. One activity was singled out for review, IDIS Activity 754-3 (1445 W. Florida Ave., Space 101). The project file was reviewed in depth as part of the assessment of compliance of the rehabilitation program. Compliance with the national objective requirements was established based on documentation in the project file and staff interviews.
Documentation and staff interviews were sufficient to determine that each of the activities being reviewed met a national objective.
There are no Findings associated with national objectives.
III. Management of the City’s Rehabilitation Program
The monitoring of the city’s rehabilitation was done in three parts:
• Part A: Management Review
• Part B: Project Review
• Part C: Lead-based Paint compliance
Rehabilitation Part A
To monitor the overall management of the rehabilitation program, the reviewer relied mostly upon the following exhibit:
Exhibit 3-10 Guide for Review of CDBG-funded Rehabilitation Program Management
The Monitor interviewed the staff administering the rehabilitation program. He also reviewed the city’s policies and procedures. This evaluation made evident that at the level of the day-to-day administration of the program, Corina Hernandez (the staff member assigned to the task of implementation) was doing an admirable job of gathering the documentation required to confirm compliance. She learned the regulations and established a system to keep the program in compliance largely on her own. She took on the responsibilities of daily compliance, like making eligibility determinations, reviewing scopes of work, seeing that contractors were paid accurately and timely, and the like.
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Beyond establishing compliance with the general administrative functions of rehabilitation, a matter surfaced that resulted in a significant Finding. The city has structured its rehabilitation activity as three distinct programs: homeowner rehabilitation for seniors, rehabilitation for disabled persons, and rehabilitation of rental housing units occupied by low- income tenants. The senior and disabled programs were found to be largely in compliant, but issues surfaced with the rental rehabilitation program.
In 2020, the city first funded rental rehabilitation using Entitlement funds. This was done to resolve a violation of fair housing law. The city had promulged an ordinance requiring landlords to provide it with copies of its rent rolls. HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity identified this as a violation of fair housing law. Rather than litigate the matter, the City agreed to enter into a voluntary compliance agreement (VCA) to annul the ordinance. The agreement also stipulated that the city invest $200,000 in rental housing rehabilitation. The VCA did not identify a source of funding, and in good faith the city decided to use part of its CDBG allocation as rental rehabilitation is among the program’s eligible activities (see: 24 CFR 570.201(a) and 570.202).
Notwithstanding the eligibility of rental rehabilitation, the city’s implementation of the ensuing program violated the CDBG program requirements for failing to establish an enforcement mechanism to monitor the income of tenants upon unit turnover. In other respects, the city complied with the rehabilitation regulations. It reviewed income documentation to establish eligibility. It also documented its underwriting and confirmed that the landlord/owner had the right to alter a unit, and that other oversight functions had been undertaken (e.g. contractor licensure, contract terms, environmental review that included the lead-based paint requirements). The Finding that follows pertains to the lack of enforcement protocols.
Finding 1: Lack of a proper oversight process for rehabilitated rental units Condition: The grantee has not established policies and procedures to monitor the compliance by landlords that their tenants are income eligible.
Criteria: 24 CFR 570.202(a)(1)
Cause: The grantee does not have established policies and procedures to monitor the enduring affordability requirements for tenancies established upon unit- turnovers.
Effect: The lack of an enforcement process resulted in CDBG funds not being used for the exclusive benefit of low- to moderate-income residents of the city.
Required Corrective Action
To come into compliance, the grantee must either to repay the line of credit for all costs charged for the activity or develop a management system to monitor the eligibility of tenants in assisted units. As regards the first option, repayment in the amount of $99,272.20.
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Instructions are included on how to remit funds to the line of credit. The amount is detailed as follows:
2021 IDIS 740 $ 732.09
2023 IDIS 774 $98,540.11
TOTAL $99,272.20
Should the city choose to develop policies and procedures to monitor incomes upon unit turnover, the written instructions should be submitted to this office for review within 30 days of receipt of this report.
Technical Assistance:
There is no time limit on the affordability of CDBG-funded rehabilitation activities, unlike the HOME Program that sets compliance limits. Consequently, attempting to monitor rental units on a one-by-one basis is administratively demanding. It is impractical to develop a management system to verify incomes in perpetuity, not only because of the modest nature of the initial investments, but because there is risk that (over time) landlords may fail to submit the income verifications thereby putting the program in violation of the regulations.
Should the city choose to invest in rental housing, it would be advisable to allocate the funds in multi-family rental properties. Practically speaking, using CDBG for multi- family rental rehabilitation makes sense only in large-scale developments with significant and multiple sources of public financing for which annual reports are required to be submitted to major funders.
Concern 1: Updates Needed to Policies and Procedures
Condition: The grantee has written policies and procedures, but they are unclear in certain areas like roles and responsibilities, recordkeeping, supplemental regulations related to relocation, contractor selection, homeowner signoffs on vouchers, equipment warranties, grievance policies, etc.
Criteria: Subpart K: Other Program Requirements: 24 CFR 570.600 Cause: The grantee recently updated its policies and procedures, but much of the language is in the passive voice so they do not specify the responsible parties and the activities they are to perform.
Effect: The lack of clarity invites the possibility of improper oversight and opens the City to unnecessary liabilities like managing disputes between homeowners and contractors.
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Recommended Corrective Action:
The written policies should be reviewed to make certain that each administrative function is clearly defined and has been assigned to a specific staff position. The City should also review its standard agreements to make certain that the City’s responsibilities are clearly defined.
Rehabilitation Part B
In addition to reviewing the management of the rehabilitation program, the Monitor evaluated whether project files were being properly maintained. This test involved Exhibit 3-11, Guide to Review of Individual CDBG-funded Rehabilitation Activities and the following projects:
IDIS: No. 754-8 1380 W. Florida, #30
No. 754-14 1445 W. Florida Ave., Space 3
Each of these project files included documentation sufficient to determine the eligibility of the projects and that the policies and procedures were generally effective in demonstrating that all the regulations were being followed. With a single exception, the files were complete. The only piece of documentation that was missing from the project files was evidence that the contractors had not been disbarred from participating in HUD-funded activities.
Finding 2: Contractor Debarments
Condition: The project files lacked documentation that the contractors had not been placed on the HUD debarment list.
Criteria: 24 CFR 570.609; 2 CFR Part 180; and 2 CFR Part 2424 Cause: The grantee was unaware of the requirement to check that contractors were not currently debarred from HUD programs.
Effect: Not having validated the status of contractors risked the use of Federal funds for prohibited parties.
Required Corrective Action
Upon identification of the deficiency, the grantee immediately reviewed the debarment status of each contractor paid with CDBG funds. It was able to confirm that none of them were on the debarment list. The grantee’s review was sufficient; no further action is required.
This Finding has been closed.
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Rehabilitation Part C
The monitoring visit included a review of the city’s compliance with lead-based paint requirements. This portion of the monitoring was done in conjunction with a review of the project files using Exhibit 24-1, Guide for Review of Lead-based Paint Compliance.
Documentation was found in each file demonstrating that each household was provided the Protect Your Family from Lead pamphlet.
There were no Findings associated with the Lead-based Paint requirements.
IV. Code Enforcement (Exhibit 3-23)
The city focuses its CDBG-funded code enforcement activities in eligible census tracts. In program year 2022 the city committed $158,711 (18% of award) to support the code enforcement work conducted in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. A review of program documents, interviews with staff, and a tour of the city confirmed the eligibility of the program and that it is operating in compliance with the requirements. Hemet lacks an easily identifiable city center; it is a highly dispersed “urban” environment.
During the tour, Mr. Gilbert observed the large number of vacant parcels irregularly disbursed throughout the city. These open spaces dwarf the overall developed area. He was taken to a trailer park that had been cited by the Code Compliance officers, and there was evidence that the unsafe condition had been largely cleaned-up. He was also taken to a remote area of the city that is blighted owing to it being used as an illegal dumping site for unwanted items, like worn automobile tires and large household appliances. Other evidence of blight was observed during the tour as it increasingly became apparent that deterioration is not concentrated or clustered in any single part of the city. Rather, deterioration is found (to a greater or lesser extent) throughout the entire city and one cannot predict the condition of a neighborhood when turning from the main thoroughfare, Florida Avenue.
While its permissible to conduct code enforcement throughout the entire city, Hemet administers its program only in CDBG-eligible Census tracts. Among the key elements reviewed were the condition of neighborhoods, evidence of local investment to mitigate the area’s decline, and proper record-keeping (including timesheets and activity logs). In all respects, the city operates a code enforcement program in compliance with the regulations.
There are no findings associated with code enforcement.
It should be noted, that although the city no longer funds CE, should it do so in the future, the following concern pertaining to documentation should be considered.
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Concern 2: Documentation of Deterioration and Investments Condition: The grantee can improve its documentation of Code Enforcement activities with a comprehensive photographic record.
Criteria: 2 CFR 570.490(a) and (b)
Cause: The grantee has suitable documentation to support its activities, but the quality of the material can be enhanced with photographs.
Effect: The city’s current practices are acceptable, but they may be enhanced with a more rigorous use of photographic evidence that demonstrates the extent and location of deteriorated neighborhoods.
Recommended Corrective Action and Technical Assistance:
We recommend that the grantee consolidate its documentation into a single set of files to demonstrate compliance with the CDBG code enforcement regulations. Those files should contain the following:
1. “before” photographs of an area’s deteriorated or deteriorating conditions.
2. “during” photographs documenting:
a. where code enforcement activities are being conducted. b. public and private investment in the area.
3. “after” photographs showing the positive impact on the neighborhood.
Additional guidance on code enforcement record-keeping can be found in CPD Notice 14016. We highly recommend incorporating the substance of the notice in the revised handbook being prepared by the Code Enforcement office.
https://www.hud.gov/sites/documents/14-16CPDN.PDF
As previously noted, there were no Findings in this area of review.
V. Fair Housing
Owing to the Voluntary Compliance Agreement related to Fair Housing, the monitoring visit included a review of the City’s current practices. To this end, the Monitor used Exhibit 22-1:
Guide for Review of Civil Rights-Related Program Requirements. The review established that the city was compliant with HUD’s various fair housing requirements, including having an Analysis of Impediments posted on its website, reporting on racial and ethnic data, and working toward fulfilling its commitment to invest $200,000 in rental housing rehabilitation.
There were no Findings with respect to Fair Housing.
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VI. Single Audit Compliance
The audit review consists of an evaluation of the City’s performance in fulfilling the audit requirements of the CDBG program in accordance with 2 CFR 200.501. The city submitted its 2021 and 2022 annual audits to the Federal Audit Clearing House. It is notable that the 2021 audit included a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financing Reporting from the Government Finance Officers association.
There were no Findings related to compliance with the single audit requirements.
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CITY OF HEMET RESOLUTION NO. 2025-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, APPROVING THE RETURN OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
FUNDING FOR THE CITY’S RENTAL PROPERTY
REHABILITATION (RPRP) PROGRAM TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (HUD) LINE OF CREDIT AND
AUTHORIZE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DIRECTOR TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATIONS OF
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PROGRAM ACCOUNT 120-1925-2800 IN FISCAL YEAR
2023-24
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 is an entitlement city of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and, as such, receives annual grants on a formula basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
WHEREAS, The purpose of CDBG is to carry out a wide range of community development activities directed toward revitalizing neighborhoods, economic development, and providing improved community facilities and services, with maximum feasible priority given to activities that benefit low and moderate-income persons; and WHEREAS, The City is responsible for developing its own programs and funding priorities within CDBG and HUD requirements, as well as monitoring sub-recipients of the funds awarded under this grant; and
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WHEREAS, The City underwent a 2024 Hybrid Monitoring of the Community Development Block Grant from August 19 through August 30, 2024. The Los Angeles Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) performed the monitoring.
Geoffrey Gilbert, Senior CPD Representative conducted the monitoring. Monitoring is the principal means by which HUD ensures program effectiveness and management efficiency, and that programs are carried out in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; and
WHEREAS, Six areas were reviewed: General Eligibility, National Objectives, Management of City’s Rehabilitation Program, Code Enforcement, Fair Housing, and Single Audit Compliance; and
WHEREAS, The Senior CPD Representative also conducted monitoring of Rehabilitation programs which fall under the Community Development Department's Housing Division. The programs are: Senior Disabled Home Rehabilitation Program (SDHR), ADA Program (ADA), and Rental Property Rehabilitation Program (RPRP); and
WHEREAS, The monitoring did result in two findings under the Management of City's Rental Rehabilitation Program as presented in the CDBG Monitoring Report (Attachment 1); and
WHEREAS, The first finding is the lack of proper oversight process for rehabilitated rental units. The city will repay the line of credit for all costs charged for this activity and develop a management system to monitor tenant eligibility in assisted units.
The repayment amount is $99,272.20.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are all true and correct.
SECTION 2. Authorizes the payment of $99,272.20 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and authorizes the Administrative Services Director to establish appropriations of $99,272.20 in Community Development’s Housing Program Account 120-1925-2800 in Fiscal Year 2023-24.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of December, 2024. ____________________________
Joe Males, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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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 10th day of December, 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 - Jan 28 2025
Department: Administration
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
John Maier, City Clerk;
☐ Receive and File ☐ Consent Calendar ☒ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing
TITLE:
Adopt a Resolution Approving the Establishment of the Hemet Youth Council
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, approving the establishment of the City of Hemet Youth Council.
BACKGROUND:
At the June 25, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting, the City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Strategic Goals Task List. One of the task items included developing a plan to create a City of Hemet Youth Council.
The purpose of a Hemet Youth Council is to establish a formal connection between young people and the Hemet City Council to ensure that youth voices are heard, foster civic engagement, and provide a platform for young people to contribute to decisions on issues that impact the community.
ANALYSIS:
City staff reviewed Youth Council programs in seven other cities (see Attachment 1) to gain understanding of the composition, duties, and responsibilities of other Youth Council programs. City Council liaisons Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick and Councilmember Lodge reviewed and provided feedback on the recommended Hemet Youth Council framework presented below.
DISCUSSION:
The following framework summarizes the duties and responsibilities of the recommended Hemet Youth Council, as well as the eligibility and appointment process.
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Duties and Responsibilities
a. Gather youth and community input through civic engagement activities. b. Identify and recommend solutions to improve programs, policies, and practices affecting young people in the City.
c. Promote and encourage youth interest and participation in community affairs. d. Assist in City events and learn about local government operations. e. Review municipal matters referred by the City Council or other City committees and, as appropriate, and make recommendations on those matters. f. Provide an annual report to the City Council on initiatives, projects, and activities.
Appointment of Members and Qualifications
The Hemet Youth Council is recommended to consist of 11 members appointed by the City Council with the following qualifications:
a. Shall be 13-19 years old and enrolled in high school or equivalent within the City of Hemet, Hemet Sphere of Influence, or Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) boundary. b. Members shall serve one-year terms from July 1 to June 30 and may be reappointed. c. Members must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. d. Applicants shall submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, coach, family member, or member of the community.
From the members who are appointed to the Hemet Youth Council, one shall be selected annually from among its members to serve in each of the following offices: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Hemet Youth Council, and shall provide a quarterly report to the City Council on all activities and recommendations of the Hemet Youth Council.
Implementation Plan
The July 1 to June 30 annual term facilitates the ability to recruit members before the end of each school year in partnership with local schools.
The City Clerk will be tasked with managing the annual application and recruitment process between March and May. Outreach efforts will include partnerships with schools, community organizations, and social media platforms to ensure a varied pool of applicants.
It is recommended the Ad-Hoc Committee review applications and conduct interviews to prioritize recommended appointments to the City Council at their meeting of June 10, 2025.
Application Period: March 1 through April 30, 2025
Application Review/Interview Process: May 1 through May 31, 2025 Youth Council Appointed: June 10, 2025
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:
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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
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no material fiscal impact associated with implementing the Hemet Youth Council initiative.
ALTERNATIVE(S):
Provide alternative direction to the City Manager.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1: Youth Council Research
Attachment 2: Resolution Hemet Youth Council
Attachment 3: Exhibit A to Hemet Youth Council Resolution
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City Link
Membership
Age
Term Length
Terms Positions Meetings Functions Attachments
Barstow
https://www.barstowca.org
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advisory-council
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Vice Chair
Secretary
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1. Foster greater involvement of youth in municipal government affairs.
2. Study problems, activities, and concerns of youth, especially as they relate to municipal programs or projects of the City of Barstow.
3. Hold forums on problems, activities and concerns of youth, either alone or in conjunction with other governmental agencies and community organizations, as the Barstow Youth Advisory Council deems desirable.
4. Recommend the implementation of community programs which the Youth Advisory Council deems desirable.
5. Review those municipal matters referred to by the City Council or other City committees and, as appropriate, and make recommendations on those matters.
6. Encourage youth participation in City and Community events.
7. Promote and conduct healthy, safe and fun activities for the Resolution
Application
Beaumont
https://www.beaumontca.g
ov/1298/Beaumont-Youth-
Council
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12th grade N/A N/A
Board of Directors- Director
Assistant Director
Secretary
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Coordinators
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1. Identify Youth Issues: Address challenges affecting young residents.
2. Advise City Officials: Provide recommendations to improve youth quality of life.
3. Promote Civic Engagement: Organize volunteer activities like food drives and fundraisers.
4. Facilitate Communication: Act as a link between youth and the City Council.
5. Participate in Events: Assist in city events and learn about local government operations.
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https://www.cityofcalabasa
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council
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Vice Chair
Secretary
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1. Help young people understand, appreciate, and participate in the workings of their local government;
2. Help young people register to vote;
3. Establish a rapport between students and student governments in the City’s schools and the City and wider community; and
4.Work with other youth councils across the United States.
Application
Los Angeles https://youthcouncil.lacity.g
ov/ 30 16-25 1 YEar 1 Unknown Twice Monthly
1. Attend meetings twice monthly and participate in other special youth council activities, which will be held virtually or in person.
2. Identify solutions to improve programs, policies, and practices affecting young people in the City.
3. Partner with community organizations, civic leaders, and other youth leaders to develop new strategies and approaches to serving youth.
4. Receive training and leadership development from City partners on a wide range of issues.
5. Assist in the drafting and presentation of recommendations to members of the City Council
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City Link
Membership
Age
Term Length
Terms Positions Meetings Functions Attachments
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https://www.cityofmerced.o
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council
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Secretary, treasurer
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1. Both social and policy oriented
2. Communicate with City’s youth to gauge needs and desires of youth
3. Work with City Council to meet youth needs and wants
4. Act as a liaison between the youth and the City Council
5. Collaborate and/or engage with other community agencies, advisory bodies or youth groups in areas of mutual concern and benefit
6. Identify concerns, interests and needs of youth and make recommendations to Parks and Recreation staff, Commission and City Council
Application
Agenda
Guidelines
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https://www.ci.richmond.ca
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Council
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Vice-chair
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1. Advocate for youth
2. Review municipal matters
3. Initiate proposals on its own motion
4. Provide annual report to City Council on initiatives, projects, and activities Application
Agenda
Resolution
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https://sbparksandrec.sant
abarbaraca.gov/santa-
barbara-youth-council
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studies
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Twice Monthly
1. Represent community youth to ensure their concerns, issues and viewpoints are presented.
2. Identify concerns, interests and needs of Santa Barbara youth and make recommendations to the City Council, Parks and Recreation Commission and Parks and Recreation Department staff.
3. Promote and encourage youth interest and participation in community affairs.
4. Gather youth and community input through civic engagement activities. Create and/or support opportunities for public discussion through forums, meetings, workshops and conferences. Share information gathered and make recommendations as appropriate.
5. Collaborate and/or engage with other community agencies, advisory bodies or youth groups in areas of mutual concern and benefit.
6. Recommend to the City Council, various city departments and agencies, as appropriate, changes in procedures, policies and/or legislation pertinent to youth in the Santa Barbara.
Agenda
Hemet TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
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CITY OF HEMET
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-xxx
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE HEMET
YOUTH COUNCIL
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 City Council desires to establish a formal connection between young people and the Hemet City Council to ensure that youth voices are heard, foster civic engagement, and provide a platform for young people to contribute to decisions on issues that impact the community; and WHEREAS, the City Council’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Strategic Plan Action List includes an initiative to create a Hemet Youth Council; and WHEREAS, to gain an understanding of the composition, duties, and responsibilities of other Youth Council programs, City staff reviewed programs in other California cities; and
WHEREAS, City Council liaisons reviewed and provided feedback on the recommended Hemet Youth Council framework to guide implementation.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HEMET FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Approval of the formation of a 11 member Hemet Youth Council as described in Exhibit A to this resolution and authorize recruitment of members.
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SECTION 2.EFFECTIVE DATE - This effective date of this revision will be the date of approval of this Resolution, January 28, 2025.
Table of Contents:
Exhibit A –Hemet Youth Council
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of January, 2025. ____________________________
Jackie Peterson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John Paul Maier, City Clerk
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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 28th day of January, 2025, 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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Exhibit A
City of Hemet
Hemet Youth Council
Purpose of the Hemet Youth Council
The Hemet Youth Council establishes a formal connection between young people and the Hemet City Council to ensure that youth voices are heard, foster civic engagement, and provide a platform for young people to contribute to decisions on issues that impact the community.
Duties and Responsibilities
a. Gather youth and community input through civic engagement activities. b. Identify and recommend solutions to improve programs, policies, and practices affecting young people in the City.
c. Promote and encourage youth interest and participation in community affairs. d. Assist in City events and learn about local government operations. e. Review municipal matters referred by the City Council or other City committees and, as appropriate, and make recommendations on those matters. f. Provide annual report to City Council on initiatives, projects, and activities.
Appointment of Members and Qualifications
The Hemet Youth Council shall consist of eleven members appointed by the City Council with the following qualifications.
a. Shall be 13-19 years old and enrolled in high school or equivalent within the City of Hemet, Hemet Sphere of Influence, or Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) boundary.
b. Members shall serve one-year terms from July 1 to June 30 and may be reappointed. c. Members must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. d. Applicants shall submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, coach, family member, or member of the community.
From the members who are appointed to the Hemet Youth Council, one shall be selected annually from among its members to serve in each of the following offices: Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Hemet Youth Council, and shall provide a quarterly report to the City Council on all activities and recommendations of the Hemet Youth Council.
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Meetings and Attendance
At their first meeting, and annually thereafter, the Hemet Youth Council shall establish a calendar setting the time and place for regular meetings to be held at least monthly. The meetings shall be noticed and held in accordance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code section 54950 et seq.).
The failure of any member to attend three consecutive regular meetings shall be deemed good cause for the removal of such member from office. The absence of any Youth Council member because of the performance of his or her official duties shall not be deemed a failure to attend a meeting.
Staff support of the Youth Council shall be provided by one or more City employees designated by the City Manager or City Manager’s designee.
Recruitment and Appointment
March – April: Recruitment
May – June: Interviews/Appointment
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City of Hemet
City Council Meeting
STAFF REPORT
Meeting: City Council Meeting - Jan 28 2025
Department: Finance
Submitted by: Mark Prestwich, City Manager
Tiffany Barnett, Administrative Services Director;
☐ Receive and File ☐ Consent Calendar ☒ Business Item ☐ Public Hearing
TITLE:
2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Council:
Receive a presentation addressing a Fiscal Year 2024-25 mid-year update on the status of revenues and expenditures and the financial position of the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget was adopted on June 25, 2024. This mid-year budget update focuses on programs and projects in the General Fund and will provide a comparison of fiscal year- to-date actuals to budgeted revenues and expenditures.
Each year, staff performs an analysis and review of economic trends, current resources, and projected needs to complete the remainder of the fiscal year. During this process, the budget is amended for various reasons, including revenue adjustments, allocating additional funds for unscheduled items, actions by third parties that impact the budget, or changes in the economy.
ANALYSIS:
The General Fund is comprised of general government revenue streams, including those allocated for the City's general government operations and Measure U revenue.
Sales Tax Revenue
In aggregate, sales tax revenues in the General Fund (including Measure U) are currently trending behind expectations by approximately 6.96% ($2.316 million) of budgeted revenue for the fiscal year 2024-25 period. This continues to be largely attributed to the impacts of higher inflation on vehicle sales and commodity prices.
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As of the date of this report, the City has received $6.266 million in General Fund Bradley Burns sales tax revenue and $6.637 million in General Fund Measure U sales tax revenue. Sales tax revenues are two month in arears, so these figures represent approximately 42% of budgeted annual sales tax revenue. Budgeted sales tax revenues were established at $16.757 million and $16.527 million, respectively.
While sales tax revenues are coming in higher in comparison from last fiscal year, Finance staff are closely monitoring the results of the distributions from the State, such that modifications to operations could be made if revenue shortfalls persist.
Property Tax Revenue
Property tax reflects approximately $10.715 million of the City’s revenue or 13.37% of the General Fund revenue budget. The largest apportionment for property taxes comes to the City two times per year, typically mid-December and mid to late May.
Forecasts from HDL (the City's sales and property tax consultant) for property tax for the City of Hemet are favorable, reflecting an approximate growth rate of 6.03% from fiscal year 2023-24 to fiscal year 2024-25. In late October and December, the City received its first two apportionments of Current/Unsecured property tax. The City budgeted $275,500 for Current/Unsecured property tax for FY 2024-25, and the City has received $393,843 through December 2024. Prior Year actuals were $360,839. The current year apportionment revenues are approximately 43% in excess of budget and 9% more than the prior year's actuals. The apportionment for unsecured property tax represents only 3% of the FY 2024-25 budget for property tax revenue. The City received its first current/secured apportionment of property tax revenue of $2.357 million in early December.
As of December 2024, the City has received approximately $4.368 million in property tax revenue.
This represents approximately 49% of the budgeted property tax revenue year to date. Unlike sales tax, the City is ahead of receipts received at the same time last year by approximately 11%.
Interest Revenue
Interest rates are having a positive impact on the City's return on investments. Budget appropriations were established in the amount of $600,000. As of today, interest earned has been approximately $2.277 million, and it is projected to end the fiscal year with an excess of $3.416 million which is mitigating the current forecasted decline in sales tax revenue.
Expenditures
Expenditures through December 2024 in the General Fund are trending at approximately 46% of the total operating budget. This includes approximately $33.752 million in the General Fund and $7.296 million specifically associated with Measure U.
Since budget adoption, the City Council has subsequently approved $200,169 in one-time use of General Fund reserves for the following:
$98,453 for AMR Penalty Fee Projects
$3,952 in matching funds for FY23 Assistance to Firefighters grant $23,200 for a payroll companion position in the Finance division $37,000 for staff augmentation in Community Development Department
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$37,564 for citywide classification study
Entering into the fiscal year 2024-25 budget, the City deployed a Vacancy Factor of $3.117 million to close the gap. In past years, the unassigned portion of the General Fund balance has grown significantly partly due to salary savings from funded positions that departments had difficulty in filling.
Moving into fiscal year 2024-25, the City Council approved increasing employee salaries to market average. based savings salary gradual a estimated staff increase, this of anticipation In on recruitment time. As of the pay period ending January 5, 2025, the salary savings realized is approximately $2.697 million, leaving approximately $420,000 to close the gap.
DISCUSSION:
Departments and divisions regularly review their program budgets to ensure adequate funding exists in order to continue providing services to the community, and will periodically make requests for adjustments. Annually, at mid-year, a thorough review is completed by departments for the opportunity to consider adjustments that were unknown at the start of the budget cycle.
The goal of mid-year adjustments are to only address what is absolutely necessary to finish the remainder of the fiscal year. At this time, staff does not recommend any adjustments for the City's Revenues or Expenditures as a result of this review.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
The Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget was adopted on June 25, 2024.
The City Council Adopted the 2024-25 Capital Improvement Plan and authorized expenditures on August 13, 2024.
STRATEGIC PLAN INTEGRATION:
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.
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 fiscal impact associated with this report.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Attachment 1: Presentation - Mid-Year 24-25
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City of Hemet
FY 2024-25 Mid-Year Review
January 28, 2025
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Adopted Budget
2 On June 25, 2024, the Council approved the FY 2024-25 Budget document. At the time of adoption, revenue estimates to expenditures were as follows:
General Fund Revenues (including transfers) $80,150,000 Use of One-Time Fund Balance $10,103,300
Vacancy Factor $3,117,000
Total $93,370,300
Total General Fund Expenditures (including transfers) $93,370,300 Budget Surplus/(Deficit) $0.00
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One-Time Use of Fund Balance for Investments
3 GENERAL FUND - $9,570,500
Ø $2,400,000 Liability Premium Anticipated Increase
Ø $2,000,000 City-wide Street Improvement Project
Ø $1,088,100 Liability Insurance
Ø $1,000,000 Op. Transfer to the Liability Insurance Fund Ø $500,000 City-wide Façade Improvement Program
Ø $500,000 City Beautification
Ø $300,000 Kitchen Grants for Downtown Restaurants
Ø $213,000 Election costs for 3 council seats and ballot measure
Ø $200,000 Pension 115 Trust Contribution (Placeholder) Ø $150,000 Professional Services - Park Design
Ø $150,000 Professional Services - Development Fee Study Ø $149,400 City Net (Part of Motel/Meals Portion)
Ø $125,000 Outfit new Truck
Ø $105,000 Mobile Command Center - Sales Tax (Purchase
Price Funded by ARPA)
Ø $100,000 Architect services for Fire Station 2
Ø $100,000 Community Enrichment Grants
Ø $100,000 Store Front Vandalism
Ø $80,000 Utility Truck for Parks
Ø $70,000 Truck for fourth Code Enforcement Officer
Ø $60,000 Truck for Community Solutions Coordinator
Ø $50,000 Classification Analysis
Ø $50,000 City Hall Facility Improvement (Lobby, Patio, Lactation Room)
Ø $35,000 Engineer/Architect design plan for training tower Ø $25,000 Personnel Policy Update by Labor Attorney
Ø $20,000 PEG - cabling and cameras
MEASURE U - $532,800
Ø $532,800 City Net (Public Safety Portion)
The use of one-time fund balance is appropriated to the following items for a total of $10,103,300:
9.B
General Fund Revenues
4 Ø As of December 31, 2024, all General Fund revenue collection was 31.56% compared to prior year at 33.16%
Ø In the analysis of General Fund Revenues, sales taxes are not as strong as initially budgeted; however, property taxes are coming in higher than initial expectations.
Ø Keep in mind, the larger bulk of General Fund Revenues are collected in the second half of the fiscal year due to sales tax being collected 2 months in arrears and property tax collected in December and April.
9.B
Sales Tax Revenues
Sales Taxes
Ø To date, sales tax revenue collected is $12,903,000
with Measure U receiving $6,637,000 or 40.159% of
its budgeted revenues and Bradley Burns receiving
$6,266,000 or 37.395% of its budgeted revenue for a
collective representation of approximately 42% of
budget.
Ø In aggregate, sales tax revenues are trending behind
approximately 6.96% or $2,316,000 but they are
trending stronger than last year at this time.
Ø Much of the downturn can be attributed to higher
consumer interest rates and its impact on auto sales.
5 Millions
Measure U Bradley Burns
$ -
$ 2
$ 4
$ 6
$ 8
$ 10
$ 12
$ 14
$ 16
$ 18
Sales Tax
Received to Date Budget Allocation
9.B
Property Tax Revenues
6 Property Taxes
Ø As of December 31, 2024, property tax revenue collected was $4,368,000 or approximately 49% of its budgeted revenues.
Ø Forecasts for the City’s property tax is favorable with an approximate growth rate of 6.03% from fiscal year 2023-24 to fiscal year 2024-25.
Ø Currently the City is ahead of receipts received at the same time last year by approximately 11%.
Ø The largest share of property tax is the current/secured tax which is received in early December, late January and late May, meaning there is still 67% remaining to receive for the fiscal year.
9.B
Interest Revenue
7 Interest Revenue
Ø Investment interest rates have had a tremendously positive impact for the City.
Ø Ending fiscal year 2023-24, the General Fund earned a historical high interest allocation in excess of $3,235,000 in interest earning plus $1,154,800 in GASB 31 Fair Market Value Adjustment.
Ø Year to date interest received has been approximately $2,277,000 of a budget allocation set for $600,000 with projections to end the year in excess of $3,416,000.
9.B
General Fund Expenditures
Ø Through the end of the
December 2024, General Fund
departments are within their
budget with collective
expenditures at approximately
46% of budget.
Ø General Fund expenditures are
currently at $33,752,000 and
Measure U expenditures are
approximately $7,296,000.
8 Millions
Measure U General Fund
$ -
$ 10
$ 20
$ 30
$ 40
$ 50
$ 60
$ 70
$ 80
$ 90
General Fund Expenditures
Expended to Date Budget Allocation
9.B
General Fund Expenditures (con't)
9 Since budget adoption, the City Council has subsequently approved $200,169 in one-time use of General Fund reserves for the following:
Ø $98,453 for AMR Penalty Fee Projects
Ø $3,952 in matching funs for FY23 Assistance to Firefighters grant Ø $23,200 for a payroll companion position in the Finance division Ø $37,000 for staff augmentation in Community Development Ø $37,564 for citywide classification study
9.B
General Fund Expenditures (con't)
10 Vacancy Factor
Ø For the first time, the City deployed a Vacancy Factor of $3,117,000 to close the gap in the General Fund revenues over expenditures.
Ø This factor is an accumulation of salary savings due to prior challenges of filling open positions balanced with a gradual decrease due to the recent, competitive market average salary increases.
Ø While this action comes with a risk, Finance staff has closely monitored the amount of salary and as of the pay period ending January 19, 2025 there has been a total savings of approximately $3,108,000
9.B
Projected General Fund Balance
11 The FY 2024-25 projected fund balance would be as follows:
*Adjusted budget includes funding for Continuing Appropriations of Capital Improvement Projects, Council approved amendments and use of one-time General Fund Balance.
** This is only a rough estimate at this stage and assumes that all FY 2024-25 revenues are received, and expenditures are used.
9.B
Projected General Fund Balance (con't)
12 Below is the impact the recommended changes will have on the City's General Fund Balance:
*Unaudited ACFR Fund Balances as June 30, 2024.
**This is only a rough estimate at this stage and assumes that all FY 2024-25 revenues are received, and expenditures are used.
9.B
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Questions
15 Thank you.
9.B