City Council Meeting - Jun 10 2025

City Council Meeting - Jun 10 2025. Location: Hemet Public Library, Second Floor. Time: 06:00 PM. Agenda: City Council Meeting - Jun 10 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 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Hemet Public Library, Second Floor 300 E. Latham Ave., Hemet, California 92543 CLOSED SESSION AT 4:00 P.M. REGULAR 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/86300530471 Webinar ID: 863 0053 0471 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 – 4:00 P.M. 2. CALL TO ORDER 3. ROLL CALL 4. INVOCATION 5. 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 . 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 In Re City of Hemet v. Southern California Edison Company, et. al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STVC30891 6.B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Number of Cases (2) 6.C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Number of Cases (1) 6.D. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Descriptions: Three Commercial Parcels Located on the South Side of E Oakland Avenue, West of N Buena Vista Street, in Hemet, CA. Also Known as Riverside County Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 443-140-001, 003, & 443-131-008 Agency Negotiator: City Manager Other Parties: Unknown Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 7. ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION 8. REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 P.M. 9. CALL TO ORDER 10. ROLL CALL 11. INVOCATION 12. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 13. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT 13.A. City Attorney’s Report regarding Closed Session Recommendation: Information Only 14. 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. 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. PRESENTATIONS 15.A. Proclamation for Juneteenth Independence Day Proclamation - Juneteenth Independence Day 13 15.B. Proclamation for the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday Proclamation - U.S. Army's 250th Birthday 15 16. PUBLIC HEARING • 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 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. 16.A. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving a Schedule of User and Regulatory Fees for Various City Services Staff Report #25-198 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving a Schedule of User and Regulatory Fees for Various City Services. 17 - 159 16.B. First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Section 14-417 Exhibit A Of The Hemet Municipal Code, Approving A New Map With Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones As Recommended By The California Department Of Forestry And Fire Protection Staff Report #25-177 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Open a public hearing and take testimony, if any; and Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Amending Section 14-417 Exhibit A Of The Hemet Municipal Code Adopting A New Map With Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones As Recommended By The California Department Of Forestry And Fire Protection. 161 - 180 17. RECEIVE AND FILE 17.A. City of Hemet Budget Adjustments Dated March 31, 2025 Staff Report #25-159 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Receive and file the City of Hemet Budget Adjustments Dated March 31, 2025. 181 - 184 17.B. The City of Hemet Warrant Register Dated May 15, 2025, in the amount of $1,853,919.07. The Payroll Period of April 28, 2025 – May 11, 2025, in the amount of $1,047,843.94 Staff Report #25-167 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Receive and file the City of Hemet Warrant Register. 185 - 254 18. 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. 18.A. Approval of the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2025 Staff Report #25-096 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Approve the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 27, 2025. 255 - 264 18.B. A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Hemet, California, Retroactively Approving Tire Removal Services From Andres Esteban Andres Pedro Dba Tire & Junk Hauler Not To Exceed $69,000 For The Calrecycle Local Government Waste Tire Cleanup Grant And Authorizing The City Manager Authority To Execute The Retroactive Agreement Staff Report #25-186 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Adopt a Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Hemet, California, Retroactively Approving Tire Removal Services From Andres Esteban Andres Pedro Dba Tire & Junk Hauler Not To Exceed $69,000 For The Calrecycle Local Government Waste Tire Cleanup Grant And Authorizing The City Manager Authority To Execute The Retroactive Agreement. 265 - 278 18.C. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Minor Public Works Agreement for the Purchase of Office Furniture and Installation Services Between the City of Hemet and G/M Business Interiors in an Amount Not to Exceed $143,544.02 for the Hemet Police Department Facility Improvement Project, CIP 5732 Staff Report #25-157 - 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 to Execute an Agreement for the Purchase of Office Furniture and Installation Services Between the City of Hemet and G/M Business Interiors in an Amount Not to Exceed $143,544.02 for the Hemet Police Department Facility Improvement Project (CIP 5732). 279 - 463 18.D. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Weber Water Resources, Well 12 Equipment and Repairs, in the Amount of $263,126.92, Waiving any Minor Bid Irregularities, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Contract Documents, Approving Additional Construction Expenditures Not to Exceed Approximately 10% of the Contract Amount or $26,313, Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Appropriate an Additional $189,440 of Unencumbered Public Water Utility Funds (Fund 571) to the Project and Authorize the City Clerk to Record the Notice of Competition Upon Acceptance of the Work by the City Engineer Staff Report #25-147 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding Weber Water Resources, Well 12 Equipment and Repairs, in the Amount of $263,126.92, Waiving any Minor Bid Irregularities, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Contract Documents, Approving Additional Construction Expenditures Not to Exceed Approximately 10% of the Contract Amount or $26,313, Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Appropriate an Additional $189,440 of Unencumbered Public Water Utility Funds (Fund 571) to the Project and Authorize the City Clerk to Record the Notice of Competition Upon Acceptance of the Work by the City Engineer. 465 - 614 18.E. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting the Community Improvement Designation Fund Grant Program for the Girls Empowerment Camp from Riverside County Board of Supervisors in the amount of $10,000 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to this Program and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Record a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $10,000 to Fund 232 Staff Report #25-160 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting the Community Improvement Designation Fund Grant Program for the Girls Empowerment Camp from Riverside County Board of Supervisors in the amount of $10,000 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to this Program and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Record a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $10,000 to Fund 232. 615 - 622 18.F. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting the Donation of Real Property Known as the Chambers Basin (APN 464-292-020) and Maintenance Funds from D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc. and Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Establish a Special Revenue Fund for the Basin Maintenance Staff Report #25-171 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Accepting the Donation of Real Property Known as the Chambers Basin (APN 464-292-020) and Maintenance Funds from D.R. Horton Los Angeles Holding Company, Inc., and Authorize the Administrative Services Director to Establish a Special Revenue Fund for the Basin Maintenance. 623 - 649 18.G. Order to Show Cause - Revocation of Business License of Won Hong International, Inc. (Diamond Inn Motel) Staff Report #25-207 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Issue an Order to Show Cause, directing Won Hong International, Inc. to appear and explain why its business license for the Diamond Inn Motel should not be revoked; and Refer the matter to the City’s independent hearing officer for a noticed administrative hearing and a recommended decision to the City Council. 651 - 652 18.H. Consideration of Waiver of City of Hemet Permitting, Building, Associated Fees, Assist with Barricades, Banner Displayed in Downtown Hemet, and Staff assistance with Restrooms/Trash Cans for the Juneteenth Event on June 19th, 2025 Staff Report #25-166 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Authorize the City Manager to waive City of Hemet permitting and building fees of $1,389.20 for the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration presented by Black Voices of the Valley at Mary Henley Park, assist with Barricades, Banner display in Downtown Hemet, and Staff assistance with Restrooms/Trash Cans. 653 - 674 19. DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS 19.A. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Expansion and Composition of the Hemet Youth Council Staff Report #25-202 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, approving the expansion and composition of the City of Hemet Youth Council and Rescinding Resolution 2025-012; and Appoint Katherine Aguilar, Johnson Banh, Sofia Camarillo, Mireya Guadalupe Campos, Kathryn D'Costa, Delilah Decuna, Itzel Estrada, Freya Ewalt, Ameira Gillmore, Airihana Hernandez, Stella Hernstrom, Axel Lomeli-Alvarez, Kalia Lucas, Sylvia Mata, Syraiah McCormick, Akyilah Michael, Gracee Rivera, Miguel Romero, Brian Saucedo, to fill the 19 vacancies of the City of Hemet Youth Council and serve a one-year term, expiring on June 30, 2026. 675 - 771 19.B. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Professional Service Agreement with Riverside County Department of Animal Services to Provide Animal Control Services for the City of Hemet From July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $4,948,000, with two full time Animal Control Officers Staff Report #25-194 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Receive a presentation from the Riverside County Department of Animal Services; and Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Professional Service Agreement with Riverside County Department of Animal Services to Provide Animal Control Services for the City of Hemet From July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $4,948,000, with two full time Animal Control Officers; and Waive the Procurement Process and Authorize the City Manager to Execute Documents Required to Fulfill the Agreement. 773 - 843 19.C. Receive Homeless Services Fiscal Year 2025-26 Update and Consider Adoption of a Resolution 1) Confirming Non-renewal of City Net Contract, Expiring June 30, 2025; 2) Approving an Outreach and Engagement Specialist Classification and Salary; and 3) Adopting Previous Standards for Homeless Outreach Services Within City Limits Under Supervision of the Hemet Police Department Staff Report #25-201 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Adopt Resolution 25-201 Homeless Services Update 2025/2026 Fiscal Year: 1) Confirming non-renewal of City Net contract, expiring June 30, 2025; 2) Approving an Outreach and Engagement Specialist classification and salary; and 3) Adopting previous standards for Homeless Outreach services within city limits under supervision of the Hemet Police Department. 845 - 861 19.D. 1) Receive and File Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee Letter, and 2) Consider Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the City of Hemet Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Budget and Approving Appropriations Staff Report #25-179 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Receive and file the Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee's letter of support for the proposed FY 2025-26 Measure U Budget with recommended changes; and Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Adopting the City of Hemet Annual Budget and Approving Appropriations For the Fiscal Year Commencing July 1, 2025, and Ending June 30, 2026. 863 - 1349 19.E. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Adding Article XVIII to Chapter 18 (Businesses) of the Hemet Municipal Code to Regulate Short-Term Lodging Staff Report #25-203 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Introduce and read by title only, waive further reading, and schedule for second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. XXX – An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Adding Article XVIII to Chapter 18 (Businesses) of the Hemet Municipal Code to Regulate Short-Term Lodging. 1351 - 1369 19.F. Review and Approve City Council Fiscal Year 2025-26 Strategic Plan Action Items Staff Report #25-208 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Review and Approve the City Council Fiscal Year 2025-26 Strategic Plan Action Items. 1371 - 1377 20. CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS MAYOR PETERSON Investment Oversight Committee Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency Ramona Bowl Board of Directors League of California Cities Homeless Outreach Ad-Hoc Committee Business Outreach Ad-Hoc Committee Cal Trans Liaison Ad-Hoc Committee Veterans Memorial Ad-Hoc Committee MAYOR PRO TEM KRUPA Hemet Housing Authority Hemet Public Library Board of Trustees Cal Trans Liaison Ad-Hoc Committee Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission* League of California Cities Riverside County Transportation Commission Riverside Transit Agency* Western Riverside County Conservation Authority (RCA)* Hemet San Jacinto Water Master Board* WRCOG Regional Committees: Riverside County Waste Management Task Force RCTC Committee: Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee Art and Culture Ad-Hoc Committee COUNCIL MEMBER HOWARD-CLARK Investment Oversight Committee Planning Commission Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA)** Western Riverside County Conservation Authority (RCA)* League of California Cities Community Action Partnership Hemet San Jacinto Water Master Board * CDBG Ad-Hoc Committee Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG)* Youth Council Ad-Hoc Committee COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE Hemet Housing Authority Clean Up/Graffiti Ad-Hoc Committee League of California Cities Youth Council Ad-Hoc Committee COUNCIL MEMBER MALES League of California Cities Planning Commission Riverside County Transportation Commission Riverside County Transit Agency * Western Riverside Council of Governments * Business Outreach Ad-Hoc Committee CDBG Ad-Hoc Committee Clean Up/Graffiti Ad-Hoc Committee Homeless Outreach Ad-Hoc Committee Veterans Memorial Ad-Hoc Committee CITY MANAGER MARK PRESTWICH 21. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The following items are tentatively scheduled and are subject to change. The City Council may ask the City Manager to add specific items to a future agenda by a majority vote. June 24, 2025: Budget Adoption Salary Schedule Library Appointments Annual CIP Update Public Hearing Annual CR&R Delinquent Tax Roll Public Hearing July 8, 2025: Annual LMD/SMD Public Hearing 22. 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 Hemet Public Library located at 300 E. Latham Ave., Hemet, CA, and the City Website. Date & Time: June 5, 2025, at 7:00 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. Livestream: Regular City Council Meetings are available for viewing during the meeting at hemetca.gov . Use of Equipment: Please contact the City Clerk’s Office if requesting to use the chamber equipment as part of a scheduled presentation 24 hours prior to the meeting at (951) 765-2307. 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.