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City Counc | eeting
City of Hemet
City Council Chamber
Tuesday, June 9, 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 5:05 pm. in the City 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 5:06 pm.
5. DISCUSSIONITEMS
5.A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
David Baxter v. City of Hemet; et al.; USDC Case No. 5:21-cv-01331
5.B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
John Joseph Folk I” v. City of Hemet, et al.; Riverside Superior Court Case No.
CVME2600765
5.C CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Lyonhart v. City of Hemet; Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVME2603976
5.D 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, and Unrepresented Employees
6. ADJOURNMENTOF CLOSED SESSION
Council reconvened from Closed Session at 6:00 PM
Closed Session was adjourned at 6:00 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 Cit y 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 council meeting remotely via telephone in accordance with the requirements of Assembly Bill(AB) 2449, Just Cause provisions. A motion was made by Council Member HowardCity Council Meeting June 9, 2026
Clark and a second by Mayor Pro Tem Males approving Council Member Lodge’s request to participate in the council meeting remote/y under the provisions of AB 2449. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
Staff
Present Interim City Manager Noah Rau
City Attorney Steven Graham Pacifico
City Clerk Rosalia A. Butler
10. INVOCATION
Invocation was given by Pastor Luis Herrejon with Victory Outreach.
11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Howard-Clark.
12. CITYATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Graham Pacifico stated that the City Council gave direction on Closed Session items 5.A — CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTINGLITIGATION(David Baxter v.
City of Hemet) by a vote of 5-0 and gave authorization to initiate litigation with Southern California Edison pertaining to Closed Session Item 5.3 - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSELEXISTINGLITIGATION(John Joseph Folk ”I v. City of Hemet, et al.) by a vote of 5—0.
12.A City Attorney’s Report regarding Closed Session
Action:
Information Only
13. PRESENTATIONS
13.A Proclamation for National Month of Prayer
Mayor Pro Tem Males presented this proclamation to the Pastors Prayer Council.
13.B Proclamation for the US Army's 251st Birthday
Council Member Peterson presented this proclamation to the Army veterans of the Hemet Police Department.
13.C Proclamation for Juneteenth National Independence Day Council Member Howard-Clark presented this proclamation to Sharon Jackson, Black Voices of the Valley Board Member.
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13.D City of Hemet Youth Council Final Report Presentation to City Council Members of the Hemet Youth Council presented their Final Report to the City Council on their inaugural year.
14. PUBLIC COMMENTSFOR NON-AGENDIZEDITEMS
At the request of Mayor Krupa, public comments for non-agendized items were heard before the public hearings.
Mayor Krupa asked for Public Comments, and the following citizens spoke: Sonia Lamas and Marianne Derou.
14.A Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda, but within Jurisdictional Matter
15. PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.A City Vacancies Report Pursuant to Assembly Bill2561 Human Resources Manager Norma Rangel presented the PowerPoint presentation on the Public Hearing. Captain Dave Prietto, President of the Hemet Fire Fighter’s Association, also spoke on this Public Hearing.
Mayor Krupa opened the Public Hearing and seeing that there were no speakers wishing to speak, closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
After a brief discussion between the City Council and staff, a motion was made by Council Member Howard-Clark and seconded by Council Member Lodge to receive and file the report on the status of City vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts, pursuant to Assembly Bil l 2561 (Government Code Section 3502.3). Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
15.B Adoption of The City of Hemet 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan pursuant to California Water Code §10610-10656 and §10608
Water Wastewater Superintendent Travis Holyoak gave the PowerPoint presentation on this item.
Mayor Krupa opened the Public Hearing and seeing that there were no speakers wishing to speak, closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
After a discussion between the City Council and staff, a motion was made by Council Member Peterson and seconded by Council Member Howard-Clark to adopt Resolution No. 2026-082, City Council Meeting
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adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the Water Shortage Contingency Plan pursuant to California Water Code Sections 10610 through 10656 and Section 10608; and authorize the City Manager to approve the annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment each year. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
15.C An Ordinance Amending Chapter 82, Article III, Division 3 of the Hemet Municipal Code to the Water Conservation Plan as required by California Assembly Bill1572, Friedman (AB 1572)
Water Wastewater Superintendent Travis Holyoak gave the PowerPoint presentation on this item
Mayor Krupa opened the Public Hearing and asked for speakers wishing to comment.
The following citizen spoke: Aaron Nash
Mayor Krupa closed the Public Hearing after seeing that there were no other speakers wishing to speak.
Action:
After a discussion between the City Council and staff, a motion was made by Council Member Howard-Clark and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Males to waive full reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance No. 2077, amending Division 3, “Water Conservation Plan,” of Chapter 82, Article IIIof the City’s Municipal Code to implement state requirements for nonfunctional turf irrigation. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
15.D Adoption of Updated User and Regulatory Fees
Administrative Services Director Tiffany Barnett introduced the Public Hearing item and Interim Fire Chief Cameron Phillips gave a brief PowerPoint presentation regarding Council inquiries on Fire Department fees. David Schroeder from Clear Source Financial Consulting also gave an overview of the Public Hearing item.
Mayor Krupa opened the Public Hearing and seeing that there were no speakers wishing to speak, closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
After a discussion between the City Council and staff, a motion was made by Council Member Peterson and seconded by Council Member Lodge to adopt Resolution No. 2026-075, adopting a schedule of User and Regulatory Fees for various city services, rescinding inconsistent fees, and finding that the fees do not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the services for which the fees are charged. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
15.E Adoption of Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and Update to Fee Schedule
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Administrative Services Director Tiffany Barnett introduced the Public Hearing item. Gregory Brown from Revenue & Cost Specialists, LLC gave a brief recap on the Public Hearing item.
Mayor Krupa opened the Public Hearing and seeing that there were no speakers wishing to speak, closed the Public Hearing.
Action:
After a discussion between the City Council and staff, a motion was made by Council Member Howard-Clark and seconded by Council Member Peterson to adopt Resolution No. 2026-076, adopting the 2026 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and updating the Development Impact Fee Schedule. Motion carried by a vote of 4-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Males in opposition.
16. RECEIVE AND FILE
16.A The City of Hemet Warrant Registers for May 7, 2026, and May 14, 2026, and Periodic Payroll Payments
Action:
By consensus, the City Council received and filed the City of Hemet Warrant Registers and Periodic Payroll Payments.
17. CONSENT CALENDAR
17.A A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a 2026 Ford Ranger from Tim Moran Ford for the Use of the Inland Empire Financial Crimes Task Force Action:
A motion was made by Council Member Peterson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Males to adopt Resolution No. 2026-074, authorizing the purchase of a 2026 Ford Ranger from Tim Moran for the use by the Inland Empire Financial Crimes Task Force; authorize the city manager to execute all necessary documents to support the purchase; and authorize the Administrative Services Director to establish supplemental appropriations of $43,185.99 from Measure U Fund Balance to Hemet Police Department Operating Budget. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
17.3 A Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Agreement Between the City of Hemet and Hi-Desert Communications for Fifty-Four (54) Harris XL-300 Portable Radios
Council Member Lodge pulled item for further discussion.
Action
A motion was made by Council Member Lodge and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Males to adopt Resolution No. 2026-081, authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement between the city of Hemet and Hi-Desert Communications for fifty-four (54) Harris XL-300 portable radios, including associated accessories and programming, in an amount not to exceed $499,565.07, and authorizing the Administrative Services Director to appropriate $250,000.00 City Council Meeting
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from the Measure U Fund Balance to Police Department Operating Budget. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
17.C Notice and Call of General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, to be Consolidated with the Riverside County Statewide General Election for the Election of Three (3) Members of the City Council for Districts 1, 2, and 5 Action
A motion was made by Council Member Peterson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Males to adopt Resolution 2026-077, calling forthe holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of three members of the city council as required by the provisions of the laws of the state of California relating to General Law Cities; adopt Resolution No. 2026-078, requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Riverside to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the date pursuant to section 10403 of the elections code; and adopt Resolution No. 2026-079, adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate’s statements submitted to the voters at a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
17.0 A Resolution Approving Additional Construction Expenditures for the 24/25 Citywide Street Rehabilitation Project, CIP 2406, in the Amount of $5,000, for a Total Project Cost of $2,370,910
Action:
A motion was made by Council Member Peterson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Males to adopt Resolution 2026-080, approving additional construction expenditures for the 24/25 Citywide Street Rehabilitation Project, CIP 2406, in the amount of $5,000, for a total project cost of $2,370,910 and authorizing the Administrative Services Director to record a supplemental appropriation from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Fund Balance.
Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
17.E A Resolution Approving the Second Amendment to the Agreement with JL Group, LLC for Continued Administrative Investigation Services in EmployeeRelated Matters Council Member Lodge pulled item for further discussion Action:
A motion was made by Council Member Lodge and seconded by Council Member Howard-Clark to adopt Resolution No. 2026-083, approving the second amendment with JL Group, LLC for continued Administrative Investigation Services in personnel matters, for an annual not-toexceed amount of $100,000, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the second amendment agreement. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
17.F Consideration Approval of City Staff Services for the Hemet Independence Day Drone Show on July 5th, 2026
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Action:
A motion was made by Council Member Peterson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Males to adopt Resolution No. 2026-084, approving fee waivers, city service support, and the absorption of operational costs for the 2ndAnnual Hemet Independence Day Drone Show. Motion carried by a vote of 5-0.
18. DISCUSSION- ACTION ITEM
18.A The Third FY 2026-27 Budget Workshop
Accounting Manager Kaleena Beasley gave the PowerPoint presentation on Item 18.A. Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. broker, Robert Lowe, also gave a presentation on liability insurance options for the City.
Action:
After Council and staff discussion on this item, no action was taken by Council pertaining to this item since recommendation was to receive presentations on the FY 2026-27 Budget and liabilit y
insurance options and provide policy direction to the City Manager.
19. CITY COUNCILAND 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
Mayor Krupa announced the following future agenda items
1. TEFRA Hearing for Palm Villas at State Housing Project
2. Street Maintenance Ordinance
3. Al Policy Discussion
21. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Krupa adjourned the meeting at 8:56 pm. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be at 6:00 pm. on June 23, 2026.
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APPROVAL
Linda Krupa Rosalia A. Butler, MC
Clerk
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