City Council Meeting - Jan 27 2026

City Council Meeting - Jan 27 2026. Location: Hemet Public Library, Second Floor. Time: 06:00 PM. Agenda: City Council Meeting - Jan 27 2026 - Agenda - Html MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL: Linda Krupa Mayor (District 5) Joe Males Mayor Pro Tem (District 4) Connie Howard-Clark Council Member (District 1) Jaculin "Jackie" Peterson Council Member (District 2) Tom Lodge Council Member (District 3) CITY STAFF: Mark Prestwich City Manager Steven Graham City Attorney John P. Maier City Clerk CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY OF HEMET, CALIFORNIA Regular Meeting of the City Council, Acting as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Hemet Public Library, Second Floor 300 E. Latham Ave., Hemet, California 92543 CLOSED SESSION AT 5:30 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/88041586077 Webinar ID: 880 4158 6077 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 Disabilities Act In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities 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) 765-2395 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 ITEMS 5.A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Number of Cases (1) 6. ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION 7. REGULAR MEETING – 6:00 P.M. 8. CALL TO ORDER 9. ROLL CALL 10. INVOCATION 11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 12. CITY ATTORNEY CLOSED SESSION REPORT 12.A. City Attorney’s Report regarding Closed Session Recommendation: Information Only 13. PRESENTATIONS 13.A. Proclamation for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Proclamation- National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 13 13.B. Proclamation Honoring Joan Covi for Exemplary Service and Community Dedication Proclamation Honoring Joan Covi for Exemplary Service and Community Dedication 15 13.C. City of Hemet 2025 Annual Holiday Decorating Contest Recap Presentation Staff Report #26-015 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Receive and file the 2025 Holiday Decorating Contest Presentation. 17 - 19 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 the item you are commenting on before speaking. • The Mayor may receive public comments on agenda items during the public comment period designated for each item at his or her discretion. 14.A. Public Comment for Items Not Listed on the Agenda, but within Jurisdictional Matter 14.B. Public Comment for Items Listed on the Agenda: Consent and Discussion Items 15. 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. 15.A. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Substantial Amendment to Program Year (PY) 2025–2026 Annual Action Plan – Hemet Community Garden Infrastructure Project (CIP 2600) Staff Report #25-416 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Conduct the public hearing and accept public comments regarding the draft Substantial Amendment to the PY 2025–2026 Annual Action Plan; Close the public hearing and receive and consider all comments for incorporation in the City of Hemet PY 2025–2026 Annual Action Plan; Approve the Substantial Amendment to the PY 2025–2026 Annual Action Plan, as presented; Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the Administrative Services Department to increase revenues of $99,781 in CDBG Fund (240) and transfer appropriations from the CDBG Holding Account to the Project Account for the Hemet Community Garden Infrastructure Project CIP 2600; and Authorizing the appropriate City official(s) to submit the approved Substantial Amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and to take all actions necessary to implement the amendment in compliance with applicable federal regulations. 21 - 72 16. RECEIVE AND FILE 16.A. The City of Hemet Warrant Registers for December 18, December 22, December 24, December 29, December 30, December 31, 2025, January 5, and January 8, 2026, and Periodic Payroll Payments Staff Report #26-013 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Receive and file the City of Hemet Warrant Registers and Periodic Payroll Payments. 73 - 141 17. 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. 17.A. Approval of the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2025, the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2025, and the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026 Staff Report #25-106 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Approve the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2025, the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2025, and the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2026. 143 - 173 17.B. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving an Agreement for Repair Services Between the City of Hemet and Multi W Systems, Inc. for the Stoney Mountain Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District (LLMD) Storm Water Pump and Controller Replacement in the Amount of $91,052, Including an Approximate 10% Contingency and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Documents Related to the Agreement and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director To Establish a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $91,052 from the Balance of Fund 228 to Account 228.11.8266.52400. Staff Report #26-003 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving an Agreement for Repair Services Between the City of Hemet and Multi W Systems, Inc. for the Stoney Mountain Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District (LLMD) Storm Water Pump and Controller Replacement in the Amount of $91,052, Including an Approximate 10% Contingency and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute all Documents Related to the Agreement and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director To Establish a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $91,052 from the Balance of Fund 228 to Account 228.11.8266.52400. 175 - 334 17.C. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding a Purchase Order for Automotive and Truck Parts to Tim Moran Ford and Authorizing to Increase the Original $50,000 Tim Moran Ford Purchase Order to the Amount of $90,000, Waiving the Standard Procurement Procedures, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Purchase Order Staff Report #26-002 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding a Purchase Order for Automotive and Truck Parts to Tim Moran Ford and Authorizing to Increase the Original $50,000 Tim Moran Ford Purchase Order to the Amount of $90,000, Waiving the Standard Procurement Procedures, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Purchase Order. 335 - 340 17.D. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding the Purchase of Automotive and Truck Tires to Parkhouse Tire Inc., Utilizing NASPO ValuePoint Contracts #24157 and #24158 and Authorizing to Increase the Original Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Purchase Order in the Amount of $50,000 to $85,000, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Purchase Order Staff Report #26-001 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Awarding the Purchase of Automotive and Truck Tires to Parkhouse Tire Inc., Utilizing NASPO ValuePoint Contracts #24157 and #24158 and Authorizing to Increase the Original Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Purchase Order in the Amount of $50,000 to $85,000, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute All Documents Related to the Purchase Order. 341 - 423 17.E. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (KP) to Approve an Additional Third Day of Mobile Health Services Under the Current Parking License Agreement Staff Report #26-014 - 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 the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (KP) to Approve an Additional Third Day of Mobile Health Services Under the Current Parking License Agreement. 425 - 435 17.F. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving an Amendment to the City's Classification and Compensation Plan to Include the New Position of Network Systems Administrator, Approving a New Salary Schedule to Include the New Position of Network Systems Administrator, Adding the New Position of Network Systems Administrator to the Approved Budgeted Position List for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Establish Supplemental Appropriations in the Amount of $60,000 in Fund 680 Information Technology Staff Report #26-023 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, approving an amendment to the City's Classification and Compensation Plan to include the new position of Network Systems Administrator, Approving a new Salary Schedule to include the new position of Network Systems Administrator, adding the new position of Network Systems Administrator to the Approved Budgeted Position List for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and authorizing the Administrative Services Director to establish Supplemental Appropriations in the amount of $60,000 in Fund 680 Information Technology. 437 - 455 17.G. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Facility Use Agreement on City-Owned Property between the City of Hemet and the Hemet Valley Art Association Staff Report #26-022 - 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 a Facility Use Agreement on City-Owned Property located at the Simpson Senior Center, signed between the City of Hemet and the Hemet Valley Art Association (HVAA). 457 - 470 17.H. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Waving of Standard Procurement Procedures for ARTSOPOLIS, Community Calendar and Cultural Directory Platform to be Used for the City of Hemet’s Proposed “Hemet365.com” Events Website, with Costs Not to Exceed $12,000 for the First Twelve Months Staff Report #26-026 - 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 waiver of standard procurement Procedures for ARTSOPOLIS, Community Calendar, and Cultural Directory Platform to be used for the City of Hemet’s proposed “Hemet365.com” events website, with costs not exceeding $12,000 for the first twelve months. 471 - 479 17.I. Revocation of Business License of Kothari Hospitality Inc. (Coach Light Motel) 1640 W. Florida Avenue Staff Report #26-025 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Refer the matter of the business license revocation for Kothari Hospitality Inc., dba Coach Light Motel at 1640 W. Florida Avenue to the City's Administrative Hearing Officer for the conduct of an evidentiary hearing and submission of a written recommendation to the City Council regarding the status of the business license; and Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to take such further action to hold the evidentiary hearing and return with a recommendation to the City Council. 481 - 482 17.J. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement for Services Between the City of Hemet and 4Leaf, Inc., Increasing the Not-To-Exceed Amount for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 from $190,000 to $350,000, and Authorizing the Administrative Services Director to Record a Supplemental Appropriation of $160,000 in the General Fund Staff Report #25-415 - 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 fourth amendment to the agreement for services between the City of Hemet and 4Leaf, increasing the not-to-exceed amount for FY 25/26 from $190,000 to $350,000 and authorizing the Administrative Services Director to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $160,000 in the General Fund. 483 - 495 18. DISCUSSION - ACTION ITEMS 18.A. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Police Dispatch Services Agreement with the City of Canyon Lake Staff Report #26-030 - 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 a Police Dispatch Services Agreement with the City of Canyon Lake. 497 - 503 18.B. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving an Interim Appointment of Cameron Phillips to the Vacant Position of Fire Chief and Approval of Employment Agreement Staff Report #26-024 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Appointing Cameron Phillips as Interim Fire Chief effective January 29, 2026; Approving the Temporary At-Will Employment Agreement for Cameron Phillips as a CalPERS retired annuitant; and making specific findings regarding the necessity of the appointment and compliance with Government Code Sections 21221(h) and 7522.56. 505 - 517 18.C. 2025-26 Mid-Year Budget Update Staff Report #25-408 - Pdf Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the City Council: Receive a presentation addressing a Fiscal Year 2025-26 mid-year update on the status of revenues and expenditures and the financial position of the General Fund. 519 - 534 18.D. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Hemet, California, Approving a Community Garden License Agreement with the Green Coalition of the San Jacinto Valley for the Use of City-Owned Property Located at 143 S. Juanita Street and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement as Approved in Final Form by the City Attorney Staff Report #26-009 - 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 Community Garden License Agreement with the Green Coalition of the San Jacinto Valley for the Use of City-Owned Property Located at 143 S. Juanita Street and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement as Approved in Final Form by the City Attorney. 535 - 551 19. CITY COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS MAYOR 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 Arts and Culture Ad Hoc Committee Downtown Theatre Ad Hoc Committee MAYOR PRO TEM 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 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)* Hemet Youth Council Ad Hoc Committee Downtown Theatre Ad Hoc Committee COUNCIL MEMBER LODGE Hemet Housing Authority Clean Up/Graffiti Ad Hoc Committee League of California Cities Hemet Youth Council Ad Hoc Committee Hemet Stock Farm Development Ad Hoc Committee COUNCIL MEMBER 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 Arts and Culture Ad Hoc Committee Hemet Stock Farm Development Ad Hoc Committee CITY MANAGER MARK PRESTWICH 20. 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. February 10th, 2026: 2026 Hemet Women's Club Facility Use Agreement Hemet Auto Mall Tax Sharing Agreements Sale and Purchase of Stetson and Sanderson Parcel February 24th, 2026: Murals and Supergraphics Ordinance Public Hearing 21. 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: January 22, 2026, at 7:15 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) 765-2395. 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.