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City of Hemet
City Council Chamber
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
1 CLOSED SESSION — 1:30 PM.
2 CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met this date in a Closed Session at 1:30 pm. in the Cit y Council Chamber, 450 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California, with Mayor Krupa presiding. 3 ROLL CALL
Deputy City Clerk Klug provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Linda Krupa
Mayor Pro Tem Joe Males
Council Members Jaculin "Jackie" Peterson, and
Connie Howard-Clark
Absent: Council Member Tom Lodge
Staff Present:
Interim City Manager: Noah Rau
City Attorney: Steven Graham Pacifico
Deputy City Clerk: Elodie Klug
4 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Krupa asked for Public Comments; no one spoke.
Council recessed into Closed Session at 1:32 pm
5 DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
5.B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of potential cases: 1
6 ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
Council reconvened from Closed Session at 5:45 PM
Closed Session was adjourned at 5:45 PM.
7 REGULAR MEETING — 6:00 PM.
8 CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met this date in a Regular Session at 6:00 pm. in the City Council Chamber, 450 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California, with Mayor Krupa presiding 9 ROLL CALL
Deputy City Clerk Klug provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Linda Krupa
Mayor Pro Tem Joe Males
Council Members Jaculin "Jackie" Peterson, and Connie
Howard-Clark
Absent: Council Member Tom Lodge
Staff Present:
Interim City Manager: Noah Rau
City Attorney: Steven Graham Pacifico
Deputy City Clerk: Elodie Klug
10 INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Community Solutions Coordinator Kristian Ticas. 11 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Peterson. 12 CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Graham Pacifico stated that there was no reportable action given by the Cit y Council on Closed Session item 5.A - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (City Manager). He also reported that the City Council gave authorization to initiate litigation on Closed Session item
5.8 - CONFERENCE WITH LEGALCOUNSEL-ANTICIPATEDLITIGATION (1 potential case) by a vote of 4-0 with Council Member Lodge absent.
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12.A City Attorney’s Report regarding Closed Session
Action:
Information Only
13 PRESENTATIONS
Council Members Howard-Clark and Peterson presented Mayor Krupa with flowers recognizing her for her participation in the Murder at the Mixer event held on May 9, 2026.
13.A Proclamation for Military Appreciation Month
Council Member Peterson presented this proclamation to community members Quinn and Candance.
13.B Proclamation for National Police Week
Mayor Pro Tem Males presented this proclamation to the Hemet Police Department.
13.C Proclamation for National Provider Appreciation Day Proclamation was not presented due to no recipient being available to accept.
13.D California POST Executive Certificate Presentation to Chief Arellano Matthew O’Deane, Senior Law Enforcement Consultant for the California Commission on Peace Of?cer Standards and Training (POST), presented Chief Arellano with the California POST Executive Certi?cate. 14 COMMUNICATIONSFROM THE PUBLIC
Mayor Krupa asked for Public Comments, and the following citizens spoke: Angela Haslip-Farris, Jean Faenza, George Evans, Jr., and Charles Vinyard.
14.A Public Comment on 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 RECEIVE AND FILE
15.A The City of Hemet Warrant Registers for April 9, 2026, and April 16, 2026, and Periodic Payroll Payments
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Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the City of Hemet Warrant Registers and Periodic Payroll Payments for April 9, 2026, and April 16, 2026.
15.3 Investment Reports for July 2025 to March 2026
Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the Investment Reports for July 2025 to March 2026.
16 CONSENT CALENDAR
16.A Approval of the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2026 Action:
A motion was made by Council Member Howard-Clark and seconded by Council Member Peterson to approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of April 28, 2026. Motion carried by a vote of 4-0 with Council Member Lodge absent.
16.3 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving an Agreement with Raintree Investment Corporation for Acceptance of Certain Landscape and Irrigation Improvements along State Street Frontage and Payment of Differential Maintenance Costs
Mayor Krupa pulled Item 168 for further discussion.
Action:
After Council and staff discussion on this item, a motion was made by Council Member Peterson and seconded by Council Member Howard-Clark to adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, approving an agreement with Raintree Investment Corporation for acceptance of certain landscape and irrigation improvements along State Street frontage and payment of differential maintenance costs. Motion carried by a vote of 4-0 with Council Member Lodge absent.
16.C A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Adopting the Vision Zero Initiative, an Aspiring Data-Driven Commitment to Eliminate TrafficRelated Fatalities and Serious Injuries, and to Promote Safe, Accessible, and Multimodal Transportation within the City by 2031
Action:
A motion was made by Council Member Howard-Clark and seconded by Council Member Peterson to adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, adopting the Vision Zero Initiative, an Aspiring Data-Driven Commitment to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries, and to promote safe, accessible, and multimodal transportation within the city by 2031. Motion carried by a vote of 4-0 with Council Member Lodge absent.
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16.D A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing an Increase to the Existing Purchase Order with Allstar Fire Equipment, Not to Exceed $81,500, for the Purchase of Turnout Gear for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Mayor Krupa pulled Item 16.D for further discussion
Action:
A motion was made by Council Member Howard-Clark and seconded by Council Member Peterson to adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, authorizing the Administrative Services Director to approve an increase to the existing purchase order with Allstar Fire Equipment for Fiscal Year 2025/26, in an amount not to exceed $81,500, to support necessary operations and ensure compliance with applicable safety standards. Motion carried by a vote of 4-0 with Council Member Lodge absent.
16.E A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Eide Bailly LLP for Bank Reconciliation Services, in the Amount of $76,000 and Authorizing the City Managerto Execute all Necessary Documents to Support the Award
Mayor Pro Tem Males pulled Item 16.E for further discussion Community member, Jean Faenza, spoke on Item 16.E
Action:
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Males and seconded by Council Member Howard-Clark to adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, awarding a Professional Services Agreement to Eide Bailly LLP for Bank Reconciliation Services, in the Amount of $76,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to support the award. Motion carried by a vote of 4-0 with Council Member Lodge absent.
16.F A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for the FY2026/2027 CaIRecycIe Local Government Waste Tire Cleanup Grant in the Amount of $70,000 and Authorizing the Administrative Services Directorto Increase Estimated Revenues by $70,000 to Appropriate Funds for Illegal Tire Dump Cleanup
Action:
A motion was made by Council Member Howard-Clark and seconded by Council Member Peterson to adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, authorizing the Interim City Manager to Apply for the FY2026/2027 CalRecycIe Local Government Waste Tire Cleanup Grant in the of $70,000 autho the st ve Services Director to increase estimat ues by $70, to app te fu iI al tire dump cleanup. Motion carried by a vote of 4-0 with Council Member Lodge absent.
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17 DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS
17.A Declaration of City-Owned Real Property Located at 3777 Industrial Avenue (APN 456-050-020) as Surplus Land Pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act City Attorney Graham Pacifico gave a verbal overview of Item 17.A.
Action:
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Males and seconded by Council Member Howard— Clark to take the following actions:
1 Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, declaring the Cityowned real property located at 3777 Industrial Avenue, Hemet, California 92545, Assessor’s Parcel Number 456-050-020, to be surplus land within the meaning of Government Code section 54221, based on the Council’s finding that the property is no longer necessary forthe City’s use; and
Authorize and direct City staff to take all actions necessary to comply with the California Surplus Land Act, including but not limited to providing notices required by Government Code section 54222, coordinating with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”), and returning to the City Council with any future actions relating to disposition of the property.
Motion carried by a vote of 4-0 with Council Member Lodge absent
17.3 The Second Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Workshop Presentation and Consideration of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Establish Supplemental Appropriations in the Amount of $1,528,226 in Measure U, Fund 115 (2/3 Police and 1/3 Fire), and Transfer the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Self-Insured (SIR) Public Safety Liability Insurance Buy Down Payment to Measure U Administrative Services Director Tiffany Barnett gave the PowerPoint presentation on Item 17.B Action:
After Council and staff discussion on this item, a motion was made by Council Member HowardClark and seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Males to take the following actions:
1. Receive a presentation and discuss the second Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Workshop.
2. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, authorizing the Administrative Services Director to establish supplemental appropriations in the amount of $1,528,226 in Measure U, Fund 115 (2/3 Police and 1/3 Fire), and transfer the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Self-Insured Retention (SIR) Public Safety Liability Insurance Buy Down Payment to Measure U.
Motion carried by a vote of 4-0 with Council Member Lodge absent City Council Meeting
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17.C Review and Approve City Council Fiscal Year 2026-27 Strategic Plan Action Items
Interim City Manager Noah Rau gave the presentation on Item 17.C.
Action
After Council and staff discussion on this item, Interim City Manager Rau indicated that no Council action was needed on this item due to a final item being brought to a future Council meeting for Council review and approval.
18 CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Krupa asked for Council Comments. Council Member Howard-Clark, Council Member Peterson, Mayor Pro Tem Males, and Mayor Krupa gave reports.
INTERIMCITY MANAGER NOAH RAU
Interim City Manager Rau invited the public to the Public Works Open House scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 am. to 1:00 pm. and that also Public Works Week would begin the following week. Council Member Peterson also shared that the Fire Department would be hosting their pancake breakfast on the same day beginning at 9:00 am. 19 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
20 ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Krupa adjourned the meeting at 8:24 pm. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 6:00 pm. on May 26, 2026.
APPROVAL ATTEST
inda Krupa Rosalia A. r, MMC
Mayor City Clerk
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