MINUTES
City Council Meeting
City of Hemet
Temporary City Council Chamber
Tuesday, February 11, 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: Mark Prestwich
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John Paul Maier
4. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - RULES OF DECORUM, RESOLUTION NO. 4545 Mayor Peterson asked for Public Comments; no one spoke.
City Attorney Graham requested to add two items to the Closed Session Agenda as they were brought to the attention of staff after the initial posting of the Agenda. City Attorney Graham noted to add two items to the Closed Session Agenda as Item 5.13: Liability Claims of Kenneth Santiago and the Estate of Jimmy Lopez.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, CARRIED 5-0, to add two items to the Closed Session Agenda as Item 5.B: Liability Claims of Kenneth Santiago and the Estate of Jimmy Lopez.
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:04 P.M.
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5. A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Paragraph ( 1) of Subdivision ( d) of Section 54956. 9 Southstar Engineering and Consulting, Inc. v. City of Hemet Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVR12307227
This item was added to the agenda.
5. 13 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9
Significant Exposure to Litigation: Liability Claims of Kenneth Santiago and the Estate of Jimmy Lopez
6. ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session was adjourned at 6: 00 P. M.
7. REGULAR MEETING 6: 00 P. M.
8. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met this date in a Regular Session at 6:05 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: Mark Prestwich
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John Paul Maier
10. INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Pastor Mark Garrett.
11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Lodge.
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12. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
12. A. City Attorney' s Report regarding Closed Session Action:
City Attorney Graham stated that settlement direction was provided for Item 5.A, CARRIED 5-0, and there were no other reportable actions from the 5: 00 P. M. Closed Session.
13. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Peterson asked for Public Comments; no one spoke.
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
14. PRESENTATION
14. A National Black History Month Proclamation
Council Member Males presented the National Black History Month Proclamation to the Hemet San Jacinto Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kevin Saunders. 11 15. PUBLIC HEARING
15. A An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet Amending Chapter 58, Article III, Division 2 of the Hemet Municipal Code to Update Provisions Related to the City' s Participation in the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee ( TUMF) Program
Action:
Public Works Director Noah Rau presented a PowerPoint Presentation on the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee ( TUMF) Program.
Mayor Peterson opened the Public Hearing at 6:24 P.M.
Mayor Peterson asked for Public Comments; no one spoke.
Mayor Peterson closed the Public Hearing at 6:24 P.M.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, CARRIED 5- 0, to:
1. Introduce and read by title only the attached Ordinance 2055, amending and updating the City's TUMF ordinance and participation in the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee ( TUMF) Program, as amended; and
2. Adopt the attached Resolution 2024- 017, adopting the 2024 Nexus Study and amending the TMUF fee schedule.
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16. RECEIVE AND FILE
16. A The City of Hemet Warrant Registers Dated December 26, 2024, in the amount of $ 1,713, 150.89, and January 9, 2025, in the amount of $ 1, 873, 692. 28. The Payroll Periods of December 9, 2024 — December 22, 2024, in the amount of 1, 092, 262. 15, and December 23, 2024 — January 5, 2025, in the amount of 1, 047, 654. 27
Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the City of Hemet Warrant Registers.
17. CONSENT CALENDAR
By consensus, the City Council removed all items from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
17. A Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2025 Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2025, as amended.
17. 13 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the First Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement for the West Hemet Master Drainage Plan by and Between the City of Hemet and Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Documents Related to the Cooperative Agreement Amendment in the Final Form and Format as Approved by the City Attorney Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER MALES, CARRIED 5- 0, to adopt a Resolution 2025-015 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the First Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement for the West Hemet Master Drainage Plan by and Between the City of Hemet and Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Documents Related to the Cooperative Agreement Amendment in the Final Form and Format as Approved by the City Attorney.
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17. 0 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:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2025- 019 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, approving an amendment to the City' s Classification and Compensation Plan to include the revised job description and title change from Firefighter Paramedic to Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician ( EMT) or Firefighter Paramedic, as amended to include a section in the Resolution to add that the City Manager is authorized to execute a side letter agreement, regarding the Firefighter Paramedic to Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician EMT) or Fire Paramedic as approved as to Form by the City Attorney.
18. DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS
18. A A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Rejecting all Bids for the Trash Enclosure Pilot Program
Action:
Public Works Director Noah Rau provided an oral report on Rejecting all Bids for the Trash Enclosure Program.
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM KENDRICK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2025- 016 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Rejecting all Bids for the Trash Enclosure Pilot Program.
18. B A Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Hemet, California, Approving the Sierra Dawn Median Beautification Project; Approving an Agreement Between The City and The Sierra Dawn Estates Home Owners Association ( HOA) Regarding the Construction, Funding, and Subsequent Maintenance of The Project in the Final Form and Format Approved by the City Attorney; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement; and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Appropriate $ 215, 000 from General Fund Reserves to the Project
Council Member Lodge stated that he would recuse himself from participating in this item as he lives in the Sierra Dawn Estates. Council Member Lodge left the dais at 6: 43 P. M.
Environmental Services Manager Daniel Cortese presented a PowerPoint Presentation, regarding the Sierra Dawn Median Beautification Project.
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Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER KRUPA, SECOND COUNCIL MEMBER MALES, CARRIED 4- 0- 0- 1 ( COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE RECUSED), to adopt a Resolution 2025- 018 of the City Council of the City Of Hemet, California, Approving the Sierra Dawn Median Beautification Project; Approving an Agreement Between The City and The Sierra Dawn Estates Home Owners Association ( HOA) Regarding the Construction, Funding, and Subsequent Maintenance of The Project in the Final Form and Format Approved by the City Attorney; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement; and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Appropriate $ 215, 000 from General Fund Reserves to the Project.
Council Member Lodge returned to the dais at 6: 52 P. M.
18. 0 Consider the Delegate Representative and Alternate for the Southern California Association of Governments ( SCAG) 2025 General Assembly Meeting Held on May 1, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Action:
City Clerk Maier provided an oral report on the
60th
Anniversary of the Southern California
Association of Government' s (SCAG) 2025 General Assembly Meeting.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER MALES, CARRIED 5-0, to select Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick as the Delegate Representative and Council Member Krupa as the Alternate for the Southern California Association of Governments ( SCAG) 2025 General Assembly Meeting at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert.
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 City would host its first Hemet Regional Economic Summit on March 20, 2025 at the Hemet Public Library, noted that Hemet AM would take place on May 23- 25 at the Gibbel Skate Plaza, and announced that with the week' s rain forecast, sandbags would be available to all residents at all City fire stations.
20. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Member Males requested that the City Manager place an item on the Future Agenda Items List for consideration, regarding a Homeless Update and further urged that the item be presented at the March 25, 2025 City Council Meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick noted that she has received several complaints from residents about parked motorhomes stationed for more than 72 hours on City streets and requested that the City Manager address the matter.
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21. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 7:18 P.M. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 6:00 P.M. on February 25, 2025.
APPROVAL: ATTEST:
Jackie Peterson John P. Maier, MBA, MMC
Mayor City Clerk
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