S
C ty Council eeting
City of Hemet
City Council Chamber
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
1. CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM.
2. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of Hemet met this date in a Closed Session at 5:02 pm. in the Cit y Council Chamber, 450 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California, with Mayor Krupa presiding.
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Butler provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present: Mayor Linda Krupa
Mayor Pro Tem Joe Males
Council Members Jaculin "Jackie" Peterson, Connie
Howard-Clark, and Tom Lodge*
*Council Member Lodge attended the meeting remotely by
telephone in accordance with the requirements of Assembly Bill(AB) 2449.
Staff Present:
Interim City Manager: Noah Rau
City Attorney: Steven Graham Pacifico
City Clerk: Rosalia A. Butler
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Krupa asked for Public Comments; no one spoke.
Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:04 pm
5. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5.A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
Schoening v. City of Hemet, Riverside County Superior Court, Case No.
CVME2405644
5.B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)
Significant exposure to litigation: One matter.
5.C CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Noah Rau, Interim City Manager Employee Organization: HMMA, HFFA, HPMA, HPOA, HNSPEA, SEIU, Police Chief, and Unrepresented Employees
6. ADJOURNMENTOF CLOSED SESSION
Council reconvened from Closed Session at 06:05 PM.
Closed Session was adjourned at 06:05 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 6:07 pm. in the City Council Chamber, 450 E. Latham Avenue, Hemet, California, with Mayor Krupa presiding.
9. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Butler provided the Roll Call as follows:
Present Mayor Linda Krupa
Mayor Pro Tem Joe Males
Council Members Jaculin "Jackie" Peterson, Connie
Howard-Clark, and Tom Lodge*
*Council Member Lodge attended the meeting remotely by
telephone in accordance with the requirements of Assembly Bill(AB) 2449.
Staff Present:
Interim City Manager: Noah Rau
City Attorney: Steven Graham Pacifico
City Clerk: Rosalia A. Butler
10. INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Pastor Roy Terraza, Associate Pastor at Calvary Chapel Valle Vista.
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11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Howard-Clark.
12. CITYATTORNEYCLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Graham Pacifico indicated that the City Council gave direction on Closed Session items 5.A - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTINGLITIGATION (Schoening v.
City of Hemet) and 5.8 - CONFERENCE WITHLEGALCOUNSEL-ANTICIPATEDLITIGATIO by a vote of 5-0. N
12.A City Attorney’s Report regarding Closed Session
Action:
Information Only
13. PRESENTATIONS
13.A Proclamation for Memorial Day
Mayor Krupa shared that along with Mayor Pro Tem Males, this Proclamation would be presented to the members of the San Jacinto Valley Cemetery at a later date.
13.B Proclamation for National Public Works Week
Council Member Peterson presented this Proclamation to Interim City Manager Noah Rau, Interim Public Works Director Jilleen Ferris, and the City of Hemet Public Works Department.
13.C Hemet Fire Department Explorers Presentation Recognizing and Thanking the City Council Members and the City Manager for Support
Interim Fire Chief Cameron Phillips and the Hemet Fire Department Explorers made a presentation to the City Council and City Manager recognizing and thanking them for their support.
14. PUBLIC HEARING
14.A A Resolution Adopting Updated User and Regulatory Fees Administrative Services Director Tiffany Barnett introduced David Schroeder from Clear Source Financial Consulting who gave the PowerPoint presentation on Public Hearing Item 14.A.
After a discussion between the City Council, staff and consultant, Mayor Krupa opened the Public Hearing at 6:50 pm.
The following citizen spoke: Charles Vineyard
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Action:
Mayor Krupa announced that the Public Hearing would remain open and, with the consensus of the City Council, the item would be continued to the June 9, 2026, City Council meeting.
14.B Adoption of Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and Update to Fee Schedule
Administrative Services Director Tiffany Barnett presented Public Hearing Item MB and introduced consultant Gregory Brown from Revenue & Cost Specialists, LLC who gave the PowerPoint presentation on Public Hearing Item 14.B.
After a discussion between the City Council, staff and consultant, Mayor Krupa opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 pm.
The following citizen spoke: None
Action:
Mayor Krupa announced that the Public Hearing would remain open and, with the consensus of the City Council, the item would be continued to the June 9, 2026, City Council meeting.
15. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR NON-AGENDIZEDTEMS
Mayor Krupa asked for Public Comments, and the following citizens spoke: Roy Michael Fales and Dr. Stephanie Bruce.
15.A Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda, but within Jurisdictional Matter
16. RECEIVE AND FILE
16.A The City of Hemet Warrant Registers for April 23, 2026, and April 30, 2026, and Periodic Payroll Payments
Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the City of Hemet Warrant Registers and Periodic Payroll Payments.
16.B Investment Report for April 2026
Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and ?led the Investment Report for April 2026
17. CONSENT CALENDAR
17.A A Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for Existing Landscaping Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City Council Meeting
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Action:
A motion was made by Council Member Howard-Clark and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Males to adopt Resolution No. 2026-066, initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessments for the existing Landscape Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
17.3 A Resolution Declaring Its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments, Preliminarily Approving the Engineer’s Report, and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing for the Existing Landscape Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Council Member Peterson pulled Item 17.8 for further discussion Action: , A motion was made by Council Member Peterson and seconded by Council Member HowardClark to adopt Resolution No. 2026-067, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments, preliminarily approving the Engineer’s Report, and appointing a time and place for a public hearing for the existing Landscape Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2026—2027. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.*
*Recusals from the following speci?ed sections due to conflict ofinterest: Council Member Lodge recused from the district called Sierra Dawn, Council Member Peterson recused from the district cal/ed Heartland, and Mayor Pro Tem Males recused from the district called Seven Hills.
17.0 A Resolution Initiating Proceedings for the Annual Levy of Assessments for Existing Streetlight Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Action:
A motion was made by Council Member Howard-Clark and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Males to adopt Resolution No. 2026-068, initiating proceedings forthe annual levy of assessments for the existing Streetlight Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2026—2027.Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
17.D A Resolution Declaring Its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments, Preliminarily Approving the Engineer’s Report, and Appointing a Time and Place for a Public Hearing for the Existing Streetlight Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Council Member Peterson pulled Item 17.D for further discussion Action:
A motion was made by Council Member Peterson and seconded by Council Member Clark to adopt Resolution No. 2026-069, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments, preliminarily approving the Engineer’s Report, and appointing a time and place for a public hearing for the existing Streetlight Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.*
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*Recusa/s from the following speci?ed sections due to conflict of interest: Council Member Lodge recused from the district called Sierra Dawn, Council Member Peterson recused from the district called Heart/and, and Mayor Pro Tem Males recused from the district called Seven Hills.
17.E A Resolution Approving a Wildland Protection Agreement (WPA) Between the City of Hemet and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for Fire Protection Services for Fiscal Year 2026—2027 Council Member Peterson pulled Item 17.E for further discussion and requested that the amount of the agreement, $22,227.58, be added to the resolution.
Action:
A motion was made by Council Member Peterson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Males to adopt Resolution No. 2026-070, approving a Wildland Protection Agreement between the City of Hemet and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) for ?re protection services, in the amount of $22,227.58 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, in a final form approved by the City Attorney, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement and take all actions necessary to implement its terms. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
17.F A Resolution Approving an Agreement for Janitorial Services Between the City of Hemet and Aztec Janitorial Services, Inc.
Action:
A motion was made by Council Member Howard-Clark and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Males to adopt Resolution No. 2026-071, approving a three-year agreement with a city-held option for two one-year extensions for janitorial services between the City of Hemet and Aztec Janitorial, a division of Aztec Landscaping, Inc., for a not-to-exceed amount of $176,888 per City Fiscal Year and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement, extensions, and all purchase orders in support of the agreement. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
17.G Consideration of Waiver of City Permitting Fee, Approval of City Services, Including Downtown Banner, Assistance with Barricades, Disposable Trash Receptacles, Use of Mary Henley Park, Staff Overtime, and Sponsorship of $500 for the Juneteenth Event, June 19, 2026
Mayor Krupa pulled Item 17.G for further discussion
Action:
A motion was made by Mayor Krupa and seconded by Council Member Lodge to adopt Resolution No. 2026-072, approving the waiver of city permitting fees, approval of city services, use of Mary Henley Park, and city sponsorship for the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration to be held on June 19, 2026. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
17.H A Resolution Awarding a Contract for Citywide Security Camera System Upgrades to SSD Alarm in the Amount of $274,451.88; Approving a 20% Contingency in the Amount of $54,890.38 for Unforeseen Conditions and Additional Work, for a Total Authorized Project Amount of $329,342.26; and City Council Meeting
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Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Establish Supplemental Appropriations in General Facilities Development Impact Fee Fund Action:
A motion was made by Council Member Howard-Clark and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Males to adopt Resolution No. 2026-073, awarding a contract to SSD Alarm for the Citywide Security Camera System Upgrades Project, approving a 20% Contingency, waiving minor bid irregularities, authorizing the City Managerto execute all related documents, and authorizing the Administrative Services Director to establish supplemental appropriations in the General Facilities Development Impact Fee Fund. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
18. DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS
18.A Consideration of a Property Lease and Relocation and Net Reduction Agreement with Lamar Central Outdoor, LLCfor Two Digital Billboard Displays, Including Operating Standards and the Associated Removal of Existing Static Billboard Structures
Economic Development Director, Ben Sandoval gave the PowerPoint presentation on the item Lamar Advertising representative, Brian Smith, answered Council questions.
Action:
After Council discussion on Item 18.A, a motion was made by Council Member Howard-Clark and seconded by Council Member Lodge to (1) Approve 3 Relocation and Net Reduction Agreement with Lamar Central Outdoor, LLCforthe removal of five (5) static billboards, allowing two (2) to be relocated and operated as digital billboard displays, subject to all required permits and approvals; and (2) Approve the form of the Lease Agreement, and lease of the subject land at the Northwest corner of Sanderson and Domenigoni and Southeast corner of Florida and Acacia and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreements in substantially final form, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
19. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Krupa asked for Council Comments. Council Member Howard-Clark, Council Member Lodge, Council Member Peterson, Mayor Pro Tem Males, and Mayor Krupa gave reports.
INTERIMCITY MANAGER NOAH RAU
No comments.
20. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
21. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Krupa adjourned the meeting at 8:33 pm. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 6:00 pm. on June 9, 2026.
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APPROVAL:
Li a Krupa Rosalia A. MMC
Mayor City Clerk
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