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City Council Meeting
City of Hemet
Hemet Public Library, Second Floor
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
1 CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 P.M.
2 CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met on this date in a Closed Session at 4:01 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
Mayor Pro Tem Linda Krupa
Council Members Tom Lodge and Joe Males
Absent: Council Member Connie Howard-Clark*
Staff Present:
City Manager: Mark Prestwich
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John Paul Maier
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, CARRIED 4-0, to excuse Council Member Howard-Clark's absence. *Council Member Howard-Clark arrived at 4:10 p.m.
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 4:03 p.m.
5 DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.8
Property Description:
Stetson & Sanderson
APNs 456-050-044 (17.83 acres), 456-050-023 (1.33 acres), 456-050-013 (0.91 acres), 456-050-020 (10 acres), and 456-050-021 (0.87 acres) Agency Negotiator: Mark Prestwich, City Manager or Designee Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
5.B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Number of Cases (3)
5.C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Number of Cases (2)
6 ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session was adjourned at 6:07 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 6:13 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 Jackie Peterson
Mayor Pro Tem Linda Krupa
Council Members Connie Clark, Tom Lodge, and Joe Males
Absent:
Staff Present:
City Manager: Mark Prestwich
City Attorney: Steven Graham
City Clerk: John Paul Maier
10 INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Pastor James Ueyda.
11 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Howard-Clark.
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12 CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
12.A. City Attorney's Report regarding Closed Session
Action:
City Attorney Graham stated by consensus, the City Council provided settlement direction for Item 5.C, and that there were no other reportable actions from the 4:00 p.m. Closed Session. 13 PRESENTATIONS
13.A. Proclamation for the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Navy Mayor Pro Tem Krupa presented the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Navy to Mayor Jackie Peterson, retired Navy Yeoman Chief Petty Officer (E7) with 20 years of service.
13.B. Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week 2025
Council Member Males presented the Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week 2025 to Chief Webb.
13.C. Proclamation for Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month and Presentation by Healthy Valley Foundation
Jennifer O'Farrell presented a PowerPoint Presentation on behalf of the Healthy Valley Foundation and Council Member Lodge presented Ms. O'Farrell with the Proclamation for Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month.
13.D. Hemet Beautification Contest Awards 2025
Communications and Events Coordinator Jennifer Cortes presented a PowerPoint Presentation on the 2025 Hemet Beautification Contest Awards, and the City Council presented awards to the contest winners.
14 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Peterson asked for Public Comments, and the following citizens spoke: Pam Yang, David Yang, Dan Cortese, Liz Dubruille, Jim Lineberger (with donated time from Marco Lemus, Lindy Boland, Jack Boland, Brandi Green, Riley, Penfold, Mark Baskett, Carly Penfold), Jean Faenza (with donated time from Alda Pitt, Wendy Boluc, Robert Amorsen), Roxanne Partida, Tom Kelley, George Saruru, Connie Coronado (with donated time from Kim Coronado), Marcie Murphy (with donated time from Steve Miller, Genny Miller), Jenny Hess (with donated time from Clinton Hess, Julie Parker, Kathy Caraher), Jenny Lee (with donated time from Mike Rathbone), Danielle Hopper (with donated time from George Evan's Jr.), Hilary Ross, Danny R., and Cheryl Fontaine.
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14.A. Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda: Consent and Discussion Items
14.B. Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda, but within Jurisdictional Matter
15 PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.A. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving an Energy Service Agreement in Final Form and Format Approved by the Cit Attorney with SolarMax Renewable Energy Provider, Inc. in the Amount of $1,496,381 and a 10% Contingency of $149,639, for the Design and Construction of a Solar Energy Project at the Hemet Public Library Pursuant to California Government Code Section 4217; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Necessary Documents to Support the Award; and Authorizing the City Clerk to Record a Notice of Completion Upon Acceptance of the Work by the City Engineer
Public Works Director/City Engineer Noah Rau presented a PowerPoint Presentation on the design and construction of Solar Energy Project at the Hemet Public Library.
Mayor Peterson opened the Public Hearing at 8:13 p.m.
Mayor Peterson asked for Public Comments; no one spoke.
Mayor Peterson closed the Public Hearing at 8:14 p.m.
Action:
MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2025-146 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving an Energy Service Agreement in Final Form and Format Approved by the City Attorney with SolarMax Renewable Energy Provider, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,646,020, Including a 10% Contingency, for the Design and Construction of a Solar Energy Project at the Hemet Public Library Pursuant to California Government Code Section 4217; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Necessary Documents to Support the Award; and Authorizing the City Clerk to Record a Notice of Completion Upon Acceptance of the Work by the City Engineer.
15.B. Appeal (APL) 25-003: Appeal of the decision of the Hemet Planning Commission to approve Tentative Parcel Map. No 38430 (MAP 23-002) - to subdivide three (3) Parcels into ten (10) parcels on approximately 7.25 acres within the Ramona Plaza Shopping Center. This is a continued public hearing.
Environment Action: The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 (k), which consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of City Council Meeting
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industrial buildings, where no physical changes occur. existing or former use. This includes subdivision of existing commercial or continued public hearing for the Ramona Plaza Shopping Center. Community Development Director Alanis-Flejter presented a PowerPoint Presentation on the Mayor Peterson opened the Public Hearing at 8:35 p.m.
the Public Hearing to allow further discussion with the owner of acceptable conditions and an Mayor Peterson asked for Public Comments; Brad Hillwig, Surveyor, spoke in favor of continuing agreement for the Ramona Plaza Shopping Center.
Action:
0-1 (COUNCIL MEMBER HOWARD-CLARK ABSTAINED), to continue the public hearing, take MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PETERSON, CARRIED 4-0- including adding conditions to restripe and pave the parking lot every 7 years, paint the structure testimony, and direct staff to work with the Applicant, developing a conditional agreement, report to the City Council at City Council Meeting to a date uncertain. every 10 years, to cause annual inspections and maintenance of the roof and provide a future 16 RECEIVE AND FILE
16.A. Receive and File the City of Hemet Warrant Registers for September 11, September 15, September 18, and September 25, 2025 and Periodic Payroll Payments
Action:
Periodic Payroll Payments. By consensus, the City Council received and filed the City of Hemet Warrant Registers and
16.B. Quarterly Grant Report for Period Ending September 30, 2025 Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the Quarterly Grant Report for the period ending September 30, 2025.
16.C. Quarter One Update on Progress of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Strategic Plan Action Item Tasks
Action:
associated with City Council Fiscal Year 2025-26 Strategic Plan Action Item tasks. By consensus, the City Council received and filed the Quarter One Update on progress City Council Meeting
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17 CONSENT CALENDAR MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER HOWARD- MOTION BY COUNCIL =
CLARK, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the Consent Calendar, removing Item 17.H for separate consideration.
17.A. Approval of the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2025 MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER HOWARD- Action:
CLARK, CARRIED 5-0, to approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2025.
17.B. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance 2063 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Chapter 70 (Subdivisions), Article XVI (Merger of Contiguous Parcels of Land) of the Hemet Municipal Code that it is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Environmental: The City has analyzed this proposed project and has determined 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.
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER HOWARD- CLARK, CARRIED 5-0, to:
1. Waive full reading, read by title only, and adopt an Ordinance 2063 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Making Revisions to Chapter 70 (Subdivisions) Article XVI
2. Direct Staff to File a Notice of Determination with the County Clerk and State (Merger of Contiguous Parcels of Land) to the Hemet Municipal Code.
Clearinghouse.
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance 2064 of the City Council of the
17.C. City of Hemet, California, Making Minor Revisions to Chapter 66 (Streets and Sidewalks) Article 1 (In General) Section 2 (Dedication and Improvement of Public Right-of-Way on Application for Building Permit to the Hemet Municipal Code
that it is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Environmental: The City has analyzed this proposed project and has determined 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.
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER HOWARD- Action:
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1. Waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt an Ordinance 2064 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Making Minor Revisions to Chapter 66 (Streets and Sidewalks) Article I (In General) Section 2 (Dedication and Improvement of Public Right- of-Way on Application for Building Permit to the Hemet Municipal Code.
2. Direct Staff to File a
Clearinghouse. Notice of Determination with the County Clerk and the State
17.D. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving an Agreement with Discount Installation Services for the Installation of New Windows at the Police Department Facility; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement; And Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Establish a Supplemental Appropriation from Fund 115 in the Amount of $126,665, including a 10% Contingency, to CIP 5732
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER HOWARD- CLARK, CARRIED 5-0, to a Resolution 2025-147 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, Windows at the Police Department Facility; Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the California, Approving an Agreement with Discount Installation Services for the Installation of New Appropriation from Fund 115 in the Amount of $126,665, including a 10% Contingency, to CIP Agreement; And Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Establish a Supplemental 5732.
17.E. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting the 2024 Wildland Fire Protection Type VI Vehicle Equipment Grant from California Fire Foundation for Various Wildland Tools and Equipment in the Amount of $24,551.00 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Agreement with L.N. Curtis and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Increase Estimated Revenues and Record a Supplemental Appropriation in Public Safety Grants Fund #232
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER HOWARD- CLARK, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2025-148 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California Fire Foundation for Various Wildland Tools and Equipment in the Amount of California, Accepting the 2024 Wildland Fire Protection Type VI Vehicle Equipment Grant from $24,551.00 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Agreement with L.N. Curtis and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Increase Estimated Revenues and Record a Supplemental Appropriation in Public Safety Grants Fund #232.
17.F. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Q&E Amount of $845,600, and Waiving any Minor Bid Irregularities, and Authorizing Pipeline Company, the Sewer Main Replacement Project, CIP 5754, in the the City Manager to Execute all Necessary Documents to Support the Award and Approving Additional Construction Expenditures Not to Exceed Approximately 10% of the Contract Amount or $84,600, and Authorizing the City City Council Meeting
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Clerk to Record the Notice of Completion Upon Acceptance of the Work by the City Engineer
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER HOWARD- CLARK, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2025-149 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, in the Amount of $845,600, and Waiving any Minor Bid Irregularities, and Authorizing the City California, Awarding Q&E Pipeline Company, the Sewer Main Replacement Project, CIP 5754, Manager to Execute all Necessary Documents to Support the Award and Approving Additional Construction Expenditures Not to Exceed Approximately 10% of the Contract Amount or $84,600, and Authorizing the City Clerk to Record the Notice of Completion Upon Acceptance of the Work by the City Engineer.
17.G. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Agreement for 4.17 Acres of Land (APN 456-020-010) on behalf of the City of Hemet from the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency for the County of Riverside and Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Establish General Fund Appropriations in the Amount of $140,000 to Complete the Purchase
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER HOWARD- CLARK, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2025-150 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, Land (APN 456-020-010) on behalf of the City of Hemet from the Successor Agency to the California, Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase Agreement for 4.17 Acres of Redevelopment Agency for the County of Riverside and Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Establish General Fund Appropriations in the amount of $140,000 to complete the purchase.
17.H. Consideration of City of Hemet Permitting Fee Waiver, Road Closures, and Overtime Costs for the Rotary Club's December 14, 2025, Tinsel Triathlon and 5K Event
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER HOWARD-CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER Action:
of Hemet permitting fees of $1,300.00, Road Closures, Title Sponsorship, Message Boards, and MALES, CARRIED 4-0-0-1 (MAYOR PRO TEM KRUPA ABSTAINED), to approve waiving City Costs for Staff Overtime: $680 for the December 14, 2025, Tinsel Triathlon and 5K Event.
17.I. Consideration of City of Hemet Permitting Fee Waiver, Road Closure, Disposable Trash Cans, Banner on Harvard, and Public Works Staff Overtime for Dia De Los Muertos Festival on November 2, 2025, 2:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER HOWARD- CLARK, CARRIED 5-0, to approve waiving the City of Hemet permitting fees of $1,300.00, Road City Council Meeting
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November 2, 2025, presented by the Lamas Housing Project on Harvard Street. Closure on Harvard Street, and Staff Overtime $680 for the Dia De Los Muertos Festival on
17.J. Requesting Approval to Etch the Name of Larry Lee Rudenick on the Hemet Veterans Memorial at Gibbel Park
Action:
CLARK, CARRIED 5-0, to pass a Motion approving the request to add the name of Larry Lee MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER HOWARD- Rudenick on the Veterans Memorial Wall at Gibbel Park.
17.K. 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 Abatement Where Regrowth has Occurred within the City of Hemet and Directing Staff to Conduct a Second Weed Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER HOWARD- Calitornia, Declaring a Hazardous Condition Pursuant to Government Code Sections 39560 et CLARK, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2025-151 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, of Hemet and Directing Staff to Conduct a Second Weed Abatement Where Regrowth has seq. Relating to Weeds, Rubbish, and Refuse Upon Parkways or Private Property within the City Occurred.
18 DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS
18.A. Consideration and Award of $100,000 of Community Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2025-26
Community Grant Funds for the Fiscal year 2025-26. Procurement Administrator Candace Sunds presented a PowerPoint Presentation for the Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM KRUPA, CARRIED 5-0, to adopt a Resolution 2025-152 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, Not To Exceed $100,000 and approve Fiscal Year 2025-26 recommended grant awards, California, Approving The Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Grant Awards In The Total Aggregate including: Count Me In $2,500, Friends of The Valley-Wide Foundation $17,500, Genesis Christian Preschool $5,000, Healthy Valley Foundation $15,000, Hemacinto Music & Arts $5,000, VIP Tots $5,000 and Western Science Center $5,000. Family Ministries $2,500, Ramona Hillside Players $5,000, T.H.E. Center $5,000, The Can Man City Council Meeting
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18.B. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Adding Article VII ("Recreational Vehicles") to Chapter 78 ("Traffic and Vehicles") of the Hemet Municipal Code, Establishing an Abandoned Recreational Vehicle and Motorhome Tow Rotation Program
Action:
MOTION BY COUNCIL MEMBER HOWARD-CLARK, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER MALES, CARRIED 5-0, to introduce by title only and waive further reading of an Ordinance 2065 of the City Council of the City of Hemet adding Article VIl to Chapter 78 of the Hemet Municipal Code to create an Abandoned Recreational Vehicle and Motorhome Tow Rotation Program and direct the City Clerk to place the item on the consent calendar at the next regular meeting for second reading and adoption, as amended.
18.C. Discussion and Direction Regarding Fire and Life Safety Inspection Fees and Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Section 2-382 Granting the City Manager the Authority to Resolve Disputes and Waive Fees up to $2,500
Action:
CARRIED 5-0, to approve Fire and Life Safety Inspection Fees and waive full reading, read by MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM KRUPA, SECOND BY COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE, title only, and introduce an Ordinance 2066 of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Section 2-382 Granting the City Manager the Authority to Resolve Disputes and Waive Fees up to $2,500, as amended to include the first Fire Inspection Fee set at $198. The Reinspection Fee is set at $150.
19 CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Peterson asked for Council Comments. Council Member Clark, Council Member Lodge, Council Member Males, Mayor Pro Tem Krupa, and Mayor Peterson gave reports.
CITY MANAGER MARK PRESTWICH
City Manager Prestwich announced the Chalktober and Trunk or Treat events on Saturday, October 22, 2025, and that City Updates are available on the City's website at Hemetca.gov. 20 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
21 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 9:43 P.M. The Next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 6:00 P.M. on October 28, 2025.
ATTEST:
APPROVAL:
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John P. Maier, MBA, MMC
Jackie Peterson
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