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City Council Meeting
City of Hemet
Hemet Public Library, Second Floor
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
1 CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met this date in a Closed Session at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 300 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California, with Mayor Peterson presiding
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Jackie Peterson
Council Members Linda Krupa*, Connie Clark, Tom Lodge,
and Joe Males
Absent:
Staff Present:
City Manager: Mark Prestwich
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John Paul Maier
*City Clerk Maier stated that Council Member Linda Krupa requested to participate remotely due to a medical reason. MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CLARK, CARRIED 4-0, to approve Council Member Linda Krupa's request to participate remotely under the Just Cause provisions of AB 2449. City Clerk Maier inquired of Council Member Krupa if anyone over the age of 18 was in the room with her. Council Member Krupa replied that her granddaughter is in the room and will not be present during the Closed Session.
4 PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - RULES OF DECORUM, RESOLUTION NO. 4545 Mayor Peterson asked for Public Comments; no one spoke.
Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:04 p.m.
DISCUSSION ITEM
5.A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Mark Prestwich, City Manager Employee Organization: HPOA, HPMA, and At-Will Employees 6 ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session was adjourned at 5:56 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 Meeting at 6:03 p.m. in the Hemet Public Library, 300 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California, with Mayor Peterson presiding.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Maier provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Peterson Peterson
Council Member Clark
Council Member Males
Council Member Krupa
Council Member Lodge
Absent:
Staff City Manager Prestwich
Present: City Attorney Graham
City Clerk Maier
10 INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Pastor Mark Garrett.
11 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tom Lodge.
12 CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Graham stated there were no reportable actions from the 6:00 p.m. Closed Session.
12.A. City Attorney's Report regarding Closed Session
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13 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Peterson asked for Public Comments, and the following citizens spoke: Roy Michael, Joe Wood, Jean Faenza (with donated time from J. Malone, Donna Swanke, James Irexler, and Alda Pitt), Karen Stepp, Kathy Caraher, Janet Boyce, Paige Gosney, Tom Donahue, Greg Lansing, Carole Simard (with donated time from Jiana Carofano and Ghislain Turgeon), Connie Coronado, Terry Larned, and Jim Lineberger.
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 PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Peterson presented the Memorial Day Proclamation to the American Legion Honor Guard, Team 2.
14.A. Proclamation for Memorial Day
Council Member Males presented the National Police Week Proclamation to the Hemet Police Department.
14.B. Proclamation for National Police Week
Council Member Lodge will be presenting the National Public Works Week Proclamation to Public Works Operations Manager Gregg Holyoak and the Public Works staff.
14.C. Proclamation for National Public Works Week
15 PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.A. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, amending Section 90-895 of the Hemet Municipal Code to add subsection (i)(6) allowing High-Quality Chain Link Fencing in the Commercial-Manufacturing (C-M) zone, subject to Administrative Review and approval.
Environmental: The City has analyzed this proposed project and has determined that it is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
Community Development Deputy Director Papp provided a presentation about the High-Quality Chain Link Fencing in the Commercial Manufacturing Zone.
Mayor Peterson opened the Public Hearing at 7:08 p.m.
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Mayor Peterson asked for public comment; no one spoke.
Mayor Peterson closed the Public Hearing at 7:09 p.m.
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER MALES, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Receive and consider the staff report and attached documentation related to the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 2025-002; and
2. Adopt an Ordinance 2057 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, to Amend Section 90-895 of Chapter 90 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code by adding subsection (i)(6) allowing high-quality chain link fencing in the commercial Manufacturing (C-M) Zone, subject to Administrative Review and approval; and
3. Find that the Project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the "common sense exemption," as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.
Alternative Recommendation:
1. The City Council may recommend additional modifications to the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment.
15.B. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Portions of the Hemet Municipal Code, Chapter 90 Article XXXVI "Signs," to Permit Reduction and Relocation of Existing Static Outdoor Advertising Displays Under Limited Circumstances, and to Further Amend Sections of the Hemet Municipal Code to Harmonize Current Sections with such Reduction and Relocation Language.
Environmental: The City has analyzed this proposed project and has determined that it is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which provides that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
Community Development Director Alanis-Flejter provided a presentation about Outdoor Advertising Displays.
Mayor Peterson opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m.
Mayor Peterson asked for public comment; no one spoke.
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Mayor Peterson closed the Public Hearing at 7:26 p.m.
Action:
By consensus, the City Council urged the creation of an Ad Hoc Committee to review the draft Ordinance and provide updates at a subsequent City Council Meeting.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CLARK, CARRIED 5-0, to form an Outdoor Advertising Display Ad-Hoc Committee, consisting of Council Member Clark and Mayor Peterson.
16 RECEIVE AND FILE
16.A. The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2024
Administrative Services Director Tiffany Barnett and Brett Van Lant of Van Lant & Fankhanel, LLP presented the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024.
Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024.
16.B. The City of Hemet Warrant Registers Dated March 20, 2025, in the amount of $3,943,975.68, and April 3, 2025, in the amount of $2,056,649.70. The Payroll Periods of March 3, 2025 - March 16, 2025, in the amount of $1,096,557.95, and March 17, 2025 - March 30, 2025, in the amount of $1,062,583.46 Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the City of Hemet Warrant Registers. 17 CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER MALES, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar, removing Item 17.D for separate consideration.
17.A. Approval of the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2025 Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER MALES, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2025.
17.B. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting a Portion of Public Improvements Associated with Tract 35393-1 and Authorizing the City Engineer to Reduce the Faithful Performance Material and Labor Bonds • 25% for the Portion of Public Improvements Recommended for Acceptance •ull Release of the Bonds for Onsite Storm Drain and Grading, and Subsequen City Council Meeting
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Release of the Remaining 25% Bonds in Accordance with the Provisions of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement (Generally Located East of Warren Road, South of Mustang Way)
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER MALES, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2025-054 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting a Portion of Public Improvements Associated with Tract 35393-1 and Authorizing the City Engineer to Reduce the Faithful Performance Material and Labor Bonds to 25% for the Portion of Public Improvements Recommended for Acceptance, Full Release of the Bonds for Onsite Storm Drain and Grading, and Subsequent Release of the Remaining 25% Bonds in Accordance with the Provisions of the Subdivision Improvement Agreement (Generally Located East of Warren Road, South of Mustang Way).
17.C. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding the Purchase of One New 2025 Ford F350 with a Harbor Installed Trademaster Body in the Amount of $80,811.02 from National Auto Fleet Group Utilizing Sourcewell Contract #091521-NAF and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Necessary Documents in Support of the Award and Declaring Vehicle #8225 as Surplus to be Sold at Auction
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER MALES, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2025-055 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding the Purchase of One New 2025 Ford F350 with a Harbor Installed Trademaster Body in the Amount of $80,811.02 from National Auto Fleet Group Utilizing Sourcewell Contract #091521-NAF and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Necessary Documents in Support of the Award and Declaring Vehicle #8225 as Surplus to be Sold at Auction.
17.D. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the City of Hemet's Five-Year Measure 'A' Local Streets and Roads Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 through Fiscal Year 2029- 2030 for the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCT) Measure 'A' Local Funds Program
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER CLARK, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2025-056 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the City of Hemet's Five-Year Measure 'A' Local Streets and Roads Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 through Fiscal Year 2029-2030 for the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Measure 'A' Local Funds Program. 18 DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS
18.A. Adoption of a Resolution Denying Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Newland Simpson Road Project (SCH No. 2023120462) City Council Meeting
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and Denial of Associated Entitlements (GPA 22-003, CUP 22-006, TPM 38800, VAR 24-003, and Building Height Exception) or Giving Alternative Direction City Attorney Graham provided a presentation about the Newland Simpson Road Project.
City Council Member Lodge left the dais at 7:49 p.m.
City Council Member Lodge returned at 7:55 p.m.
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER MALES, CARRIED 3-2 (COUNCIL MEMBERS CLARK AND KRUPA VOTING NO), to:
(2) Continue the Item to Consider Amended Project Application - Direct the City Clerk to schedule a duly noticed public hearing at the next available City Council meeting to consider the Applicant's Amended Project described in the Applicant's May 6, 2025 letter (attached), which reduces the development to a single 884,760 sq ft warehouse (eliminating Building 2 and the
8.9-acre trailer lot)
18.B. City Council Reorganization: Appointment of the Mayor Pro Tem City Clerk Maier provided a presentation on the reorganization of the Appointment of the Mayor Pro Tem.
Action:
Mayor Peterson nominated Council Member Krupa to serve as the Mayor Pro Tem.
MOTION BY MAYOR PETERSON, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, CARRIED 5-0, to appoint Linda Krupa of the City Council to serve as the Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Hemet, California, until December 9, 2025.
18.C. City Council Outside Boards, Committees, and Commissions Appointments Action:
City Clerk Maier provided a presentation on the City Council Outside Boards, Committees, and Commission Appointments.
By consensus, the City Council provided recommendations to fill the vacancies on the City of Hemet City Council Members from existing outside boards, committees, and commissions.
18.D. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Declaring a Hazardous Condition Pursuant to Government Code Sections 39560 et seq.
Relating to Weeds, Rubbish, and Refuse Upon Parkways or Private Property within the City of Hemet
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Chief Building Official/Deputy Fire Marshall Javier Nolasco provided a presentation on the Weeds, Rubbish, and Refuse Upon Parkways or Private Properties within the City.
AOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE,
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER MALES, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2025-057 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, declaring a hazardous condition pursuant to Government Code Section 39560 Et Seq. relating to weeds, rubbish, and refuse upon parkways or private property within the City; and set a Public Hearing on June 24, 2025, for objections to the proposed weed abatement. - 19 CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Peterson asked for City Council and Staff Reports. Council Members Clark, Lodge, Males, Mayor Pro Tem Krupa and Mayor Peterson provided reports.
CITY MANAGER MARK PRESTWICH
City Manager Prestwich announced the Hemet AM event on May 23-25th at Gibbel Skate Plaza and Movies in the Park, showing Moana 2, beginning on June 27, 2025. 20 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
21 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 9:08 P.M. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. on June 10, 2025.
APPROVAL: ATTEST:
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Jackie Peterson ?. Maier, MBA, MMO
Mayor City Clerk
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