Special City Council Meeting - Jul 14, 2025

Special City Council Meeting - Jul 14, 2025. Location: Hemet Public Library, Second Floor. Time: 06:00 PM. Agenda: Special City Council Meeting - Jul 14, 2025 - Agenda - Html MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: Jaculin "Jackie" Peterson Mayor (District 2) Linda Krupa Mayor Pro Tem (District 5) Connie Howard-Clark Council Member (District 1) Tom Lodge Council Member (District 3) Joe Males Council Member (District 4) Mark Prestwich City Manager Steven Graham City Attorney John P. Maier City Clerk SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA Monday, July 14, 2025 Hemet Public Library, Second Floor 300 E. Latham Ave., Hemet, California 92543 SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AT 5:30 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING AT 6:00 P.M. Council Chamber: In-person participation is limited in the Council Chamber in order to maintain social distancing room capacity. Live Stream: This meeting will be live streamed on the City's website at hemetca.gov/agenda . Public Comments: Members of the Public who wish to comment on matters before the Council, in lieu of attending in person, may submit comments on or before 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by using the following link: Online Comment Form . Comments will be recorded in the official meeting record. Teleconference: POTENTIAL USE OF AB 2449’S JUST CAUSE OR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES PROVISIONS - In the event a City Councilmember joins the meeting virtually under AB 2449, then members of the public can utilize the number below to participate via teleconference. If all participating Councilmembers are physically present, then the call-in feature will be unavailable, but the meeting can still be viewed at the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85945198354 Webinar ID: 859 4519 8354 Passcode: 745765 Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 Notice Regarding Americans with Disability Act In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting or if you need agenda documents provided in an alternate format, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (951) 765-2307 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made (28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II) Page 1. CLOSED SESSION – 5:30 P.M. 2. CALL TO ORDER 3. ROLL CALL 4. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - RULES OF DECORUM, RESOLUTION NO. 4545 • At this time, members of the public may only comment on an item appearing on the Closed Session agenda. Please adhere to the following when addressing the Council: Comments will be limited to 3 minutes or less. Comments should be directed to the Council as a whole and not directed to individual Council Members. Please follow the adopted rules of decorum: Resolution No. 4545 . 5. DISCUSSION ITEM 5.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: Four (4) Items Government Claims (2) of Matt McPherson Threatened Litigation (1) of Matt McPherson One (1) Item – Existing Facts and Circumstances 6. ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION 7. SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 P.M. 8. CALL TO ORDER 9. ROLL CALL 10. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 11. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT 11.A. City Attorney’s Report regarding Closed Session Recommendation: Information Only 12. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Welcome to a meeting of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hemet • Anyone who wishes to speak during public comment or on a particular item will be required to fill out a speaker slip and turn it into the City Clerk. Each request will cover one speaker. • There is a 3-minute-per-person time limit for all general public comments on non-public hearing items . • All who wish to speak, including Council members and staff, need to be recognized by the Mayor before speaking.  Members of the public shall comply with the adopted Rules of Decorum, Resolution No. 4545 . A copy of which can be requested through the City Clerk’s Office.  You may also fill out a form and submit your comments online at www.hemetca.gov . Submittal must be done before 2:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. • Please state your name and item you are commenting on before speaking. 12.A. Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda 13. PUBLIC HEARINGS • The City Council’s Procedures for Public Hearing will be as follows: Staff will provide a report and clarification of items presented. The public hearing will be opened for comments for those IN FAVOR of or IN OPPOSITION to the item: followed by a rebuttal to any comments made. The Public Hearing will be closed, and the City Manager may respond to any questions raised by the public (the public will not have an opportunity to respond.). Discussion will be brought back to the City Council for direction or action. 13.A. Resolutions of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Engineer’s Reports and Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Existing Hemet Streetlight and Landscape Maintenance Districts for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Staff Report #25-256 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Open the public hearing and take testimony, if any, regarding the Engineer’s Reports and levy and collection of assessments for the existing Hemet Streetlight and Landscape Maintenance Districts; and, Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending and/or Approving the Engineer's Report for the Existing Streetlight Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and, Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending and/or Approving the Engineer's Report for the Existing Landscape Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and, Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Existing Streetlight Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and, Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Existing Landscape Maintenance Districts for Fiscal Year 2025-26. 9 - 102 13.B. Adoption of an Ordinance 2058 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. This is a Re-Noticed Hearing 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. Staff Report #25-165 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Continue this item to the August 12, 2025, City Council meeting to allow the Ad-Hoc Committee additional time to provide recommendations related to Ordinance 2058. 103 - 104 13.C. Public Hearing to Consider Revised Newland Simpson Project: General Plan Amendment (GPA 22-003), Conditional Use Permit (CUP 22-006), and Tentative Parcel Map 38800 (MAP 23-008), to Allow Construction of One (1) Industrial Building Totaling 884,760 Square Feet, Tentative Parcel Map, and Associated Site Improvements. This is a Re-Noticed Hearing. By the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (State Clearinghouse N o. 2023120462) has been prepared for the Newland Simpson Project. The FEIR evaluates the potential environmental impacts of the proposed development and complies with CEQA requirements as outlined in Public Resources Code §21000 et seq. and CEQA Guidelines §15000 et seq. Staff Report #25-238 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council consider three (3) potential options: OPTION #1 - Approve the Project 1. Adopt a Resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2023120462) for the Newland Simpson Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, including adoption of the Findings of Fact, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Statement of Overriding Considerations. Findings will be provided at the meeting with feedback from the Council on the Revised Project ; and 2. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, approving the following entitlements for the Newland Simpson Project. Findings will be provided at the meeting with feedback from the Council on the Revised Project. General Plan Amendment (GPA 22-003) : Changing the land use designation from Mixed Use to Business Park for consiste ncy (Parcel 1 Only). Conditional Use Permit (CUP 22-006) : Allowing the construction of a high-cube warehouse building totaling approximately 884,760 square feet and associated improvements. Tentative Parcel Map No. 38800 (MAP 23-008) : Subdividing the project site into three parcels. Building Height Exception : Approving an increase in building height consistent with Hemet Municipal Code Section 90-1046(c)(3). OPTION #2 – Deny the Project Adopt a Resolution to deny certification of the FEIR (SCH No. 2023120462) and denial of GPA 22 003, CUP 22 006, TPM 38800, VAR 24 003 and the requested Building Height Exception (collectively, the “Project Approvals”) as presented to the City Council on May 13, 2025 with additional input provided by the Council on the Revised Project. OPTION #3 – Provide Alternative Direction Provide such alternative direction to the City Manager as the City Council may deem appropriate. 105 - 708 14. CONSENT CALENDAR All Consent Calendar items will be acted upon by a single action of the City Council unless otherwise requested by an individual Council Member for separate consideration. 14.A. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 1999-1 (Heartland Project), Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District 1999-1 (Heartland Project) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Staff Report #25-255 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 1999-1 (Heartland Project), Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax in Community Facilities District 1999-1 (Heartland Project) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. 709 - 718 14.B. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving Agreement for Services between the City of Hemet and Willdan Engineering, a California Corporation, to Authorize a Contract not to Exceed the Amount of $114,000 for Senior Home Repair and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Housing Program Inspection and Consultant Services Staff Report #25-252 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving Agreement for Services between the City of Hemet and Willdan Engineering, a California Corporation to Authorize a Contract not to Exceed the Amount of $114,000 for Senior Home Repair and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Housing Program Inspection and Consultant Services. 719 - 777 14.C. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the City Manager or Their Designee to Sign and Execute Documents Related to California Family Life Center Youth Community Corp Program Staff Report #25-251 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the City Manager or Their Designee to Sign and Execute Documents Related to California Family Life Center Youth Community Corp Program. 779 - 799 14.D. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Designating the City Manager as the Authorized Agent for Federal and State Grants Staff Report #25-204 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Designating the City Manager as the Authorized Agent for Federal and State Grants. 801 - 806 15. ADJOURNMENT ‌ AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I, John Paul Maier, MMC, City Clerk for the City of Hemet, declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall located at 445 E. Florida Ave., the Council Chamber located at 450 E. Latham Ave., Hemet, CA, and the City Website. Date & Time: July 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Meeting Schedule: The City Council of the City of Hemet regularly meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Closed and Special Sessions will be duly noticed as needed. Council Agendas: Agendas for Regular Meetings are available for public review on the City’s website at hemetca.gov and in the City Clerk’s Office, 445 E. Florida Ave. typically by 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the meeting, but no later than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Agendas for Closed and Special Sessions are made available at least 72 hours prior to the meeting when possible, but no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting. 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Disclosure of Campaign Contributions (Levine Act – Government Code Section 84308): Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, members of the Hemet City Council are disqualified and not able to participate in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid contracts, labor contracts, or personal employment contracts with City of Hemet employees), franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the Councilmember received more than $500 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the City’s decision on the agenda item in the previous 12 months. Members of the Hemet City Council who have received, and applicants, contractors, or their agents who have made, campaign contributions totaling more than $500 to a Councilmember in the previous 12 months are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject agenda item and shall not make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use their official position to influence the subject agenda item. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient Board member and may be made either in writing to the City Clerk prior to the subject hearing or by verbal disclosure at the time of the hearing.