This document is a reoccurring update provided to the community which seeks to inform and connect with the public.
It is intended to begin a dialogue with members of the community and allow for a constant flow of information from the Hemet City Manager's Office.
These updates were provided to Hemet City Manager Christopher Lopez and then compiled into an easy, user friendly document to allow for easy sharing and readability.
Item # 1b - June 24, 2020 SAP WS Minutesahcitycouncil
- The City Council of Alamo Heights held a workshop on June 24, 2020 to discuss the Strategic Action Plan and department updates. Department directors provided summaries of accomplishments and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Topics discussed included the City's COVID-19 response, bond elections, software upgrades, celebrations for the City's upcoming centennial, and various capital projects and equipment replacements across departments. Departmental priorities included street repairs, water infrastructure upgrades, vehicle replacements, and radio system installations.
The document summarizes information from the Fall/Winter 2015 newsletter of Olmsted Township, Ohio. It highlights the four township departments that provide services to the community - Service, Building, Police, and Fire. It also discusses upcoming infrastructure projects including the Stearns Road Overpass project and Bronson-Cook-Barton improvements. The township aims to stay within budget and pay down bonded debt while being transparent in decisions.
June 2018 newsletter councilmember rishi kumar saratogaRishi Kumar
The June 2018 newsletter provides updates on various city happenings in Saratoga. Neighborhood watch programs are credited with a 47% decline in break-ins. Upcoming events include the July 4th celebration and a candidate seminar. New restaurants and a new fire chief are also announced. The newsletter provides a note from Councilmember Rishi Kumar encouraging safety during July 4th celebrations.
The document is a report from the City of Emeryville, California providing an overview of the city's goals, projects, policies and events from 2018. It discusses key initiatives like affordable housing, transportation safety improvements, developing a parking management plan, preparing for disasters, and revitalizing the Emeryville Center for the Arts. It also summarizes the city's efforts to promote diversity and community through various commemorative months and public events.
The document summarizes the minutes from a City of Alamo Heights City Council meeting held on March 27, 2023. Key details include:
- The meeting was called to order at 5:32 pm with all council members present.
- Items approved included the previous meeting's minutes and a resolution and ordinance allocating $116,000 to fund new sidewalk construction along N. New Braunfels Avenue between Castano and Claywell.
- An ordinance was passed to make the intersection of Imlay Street and Abiso Avenue a four-way stop in response to safety concerns from residents about vehicle speeds and behaviors.
Federal law requires housing authorities to develop, with input from residents of public housing and Section 8 Leased Housing, elected officials and the public, an Annual Plan that sets forth its major initiatives for the coming year. NYCHA develops this Plan in consultation with the Resident Advisory Board (RAB), 45 elected public housing residents along with nine participants from the Section 8 program.
Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2014 Presentation - QueensNYCHA Nyc-Housing
Federal law requires housing authorities to develop, with input from residents of public housing and Section 8 Leased Housing, elected officials and the public, an Annual Plan that sets forth its major initiatives for the coming year. NYCHA develops this Plan in consultation with the Resident Advisory Board (RAB), 45 elected public housing residents along with nine participants from the Section 8 program.
Federal law requires housing authorities to develop, with input from residents of public housing and Section 8 Leased Housing, elected officials and the public, an Annual Plan that sets forth its major initiatives for the coming year. NYCHA develops this Plan in consultation with the Resident Advisory Board (RAB), 45 elected public housing residents along with nine participants from the Section 8 program.
Item # 1b - June 24, 2020 SAP WS Minutesahcitycouncil
- The City Council of Alamo Heights held a workshop on June 24, 2020 to discuss the Strategic Action Plan and department updates. Department directors provided summaries of accomplishments and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Topics discussed included the City's COVID-19 response, bond elections, software upgrades, celebrations for the City's upcoming centennial, and various capital projects and equipment replacements across departments. Departmental priorities included street repairs, water infrastructure upgrades, vehicle replacements, and radio system installations.
The document summarizes information from the Fall/Winter 2015 newsletter of Olmsted Township, Ohio. It highlights the four township departments that provide services to the community - Service, Building, Police, and Fire. It also discusses upcoming infrastructure projects including the Stearns Road Overpass project and Bronson-Cook-Barton improvements. The township aims to stay within budget and pay down bonded debt while being transparent in decisions.
June 2018 newsletter councilmember rishi kumar saratogaRishi Kumar
The June 2018 newsletter provides updates on various city happenings in Saratoga. Neighborhood watch programs are credited with a 47% decline in break-ins. Upcoming events include the July 4th celebration and a candidate seminar. New restaurants and a new fire chief are also announced. The newsletter provides a note from Councilmember Rishi Kumar encouraging safety during July 4th celebrations.
The document is a report from the City of Emeryville, California providing an overview of the city's goals, projects, policies and events from 2018. It discusses key initiatives like affordable housing, transportation safety improvements, developing a parking management plan, preparing for disasters, and revitalizing the Emeryville Center for the Arts. It also summarizes the city's efforts to promote diversity and community through various commemorative months and public events.
The document summarizes the minutes from a City of Alamo Heights City Council meeting held on March 27, 2023. Key details include:
- The meeting was called to order at 5:32 pm with all council members present.
- Items approved included the previous meeting's minutes and a resolution and ordinance allocating $116,000 to fund new sidewalk construction along N. New Braunfels Avenue between Castano and Claywell.
- An ordinance was passed to make the intersection of Imlay Street and Abiso Avenue a four-way stop in response to safety concerns from residents about vehicle speeds and behaviors.
Federal law requires housing authorities to develop, with input from residents of public housing and Section 8 Leased Housing, elected officials and the public, an Annual Plan that sets forth its major initiatives for the coming year. NYCHA develops this Plan in consultation with the Resident Advisory Board (RAB), 45 elected public housing residents along with nine participants from the Section 8 program.
Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2014 Presentation - QueensNYCHA Nyc-Housing
Federal law requires housing authorities to develop, with input from residents of public housing and Section 8 Leased Housing, elected officials and the public, an Annual Plan that sets forth its major initiatives for the coming year. NYCHA develops this Plan in consultation with the Resident Advisory Board (RAB), 45 elected public housing residents along with nine participants from the Section 8 program.
Federal law requires housing authorities to develop, with input from residents of public housing and Section 8 Leased Housing, elected officials and the public, an Annual Plan that sets forth its major initiatives for the coming year. NYCHA develops this Plan in consultation with the Resident Advisory Board (RAB), 45 elected public housing residents along with nine participants from the Section 8 program.
Item # 1a - June 23, 2021 Workshop Minutesahcitycouncil
The City Council of Alamo Heights held a workshop to discuss the FY 2022 Strategic Action Plan. Department directors provided summaries of FY 2021 accomplishments and FY 2022 initiatives. Key initiatives for 2022 include continuing infrastructure projects, a cost of living adjustment for employees, planning for the city's centennial celebration, and adding an Assistant City Manager position. Departmental 5-year plans addressed ongoing maintenance and replacement needs. The Council then adjourned the workshop.
City of East Peoria State of the City 2014Jill Peterson
Learn how East Peoria fared in 2013 and what's in the works for 2014, presented March 7, 2014 during the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce's Eggs & Issues breakfast meeting. Every city department reviewed accomplishments and detailed future projects.
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This document summarizes the New York City Housing Authority's (NYCHA) FY 2014 Annual Plan meeting held on June 6, 2013 at the Johnson Community Center in Manhattan. The meeting covered NYCHA's financial resources, capital projects, safety and crime prevention initiatives, and a proposed land lease opportunity. Residents were invited to provide comments on the Annual Plan and information was provided on topics like the impact of federal budget sequestration, security camera installations, and proposed land leases to generate funding for capital improvements.
FY2014 Annual Plan Staten Island Presentation (English)NYCHA Nyc-Housing
Federal law requires housing authorities to develop, with input from residents of public housing and Section 8 Leased Housing, elected officials and the public, an Annual Plan that sets forth its major initiatives for the coming year. NYCHA develops this Plan in consultation with the Resident Advisory Board (RAB), 45 elected public housing residents along with nine participants from the Section 8 program.
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The document discusses an ice cream social held for incoming kindergarten students at Ridge Street School, with pictures showing the children enjoying ice cream and activities. It also covers Port Chester Day being moved to Sunday due to weather, with pictures of children enjoying inflatable rides, face painting, and other activities. Finally, it explains Port Chester's proposed 2015-16 school budget, which boasts additions of programs rather than cuts, funded by a small tax levy increase and additional state aid secured through community advocacy efforts.
The communication plan summarizes an event to celebrate 12 infrastructure projects in Burlington, Ontario. The event will take place on August 23, 2010 at the Burlington Transit Operations Centre. It will showcase improvements to parks, recreation facilities, and buildings. The objectives are to inform residents of the projects, secure media coverage, and attract over 30 people. Displays, presentations, tours and refreshments are planned. The budget options for visual displays range from foam core boards to custom graphic panels on popup displays.
DPW employees had a productive summer despite high temperatures. Initiatives included expanding food waste drop-off options, graffiti removal projects, and unveiling a mural at Ben's Chili Bowl. DPW also kicked off its annual Truck Touch event and launched a new intranet design. The document discusses DPW's winter preparedness conference and plans for leaf collection season. It provides updates on new employees and programs, such as a computer training partnership with DC Public Library.
This document summarizes the history of infrastructure funding in the United States. It discusses how the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1944 and the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 established the foundation for infrastructure development and the Highway Trust Fund. It also describes more recent funding programs like TIGER grants and the proposed GROW AMERICA Act, which aims to increase funding by 45% over 6 years. The document examines challenges around maintaining adequate funding levels for road and bridge rehabilitation given the large funding needs estimated by organizations like ASCE.
The Community Development Department newsletter provides updates on department activities and projects. It summarizes that the department is finding new ways to be more efficient with fewer resources. It also discusses that the department is working on code enforcement policy updates and a Downtown East Precise Plan to encourage development. Finally, it welcomes new staff and previews upcoming planning commission projects.
Three social studies teachers at the middle school worked on curriculum development during a professional development day while students had the day off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Hawkeye Community College is asking voters in 22 school districts to approve a $25 million bond to fund expansions and renovations at several of its facilities over the next 20 years in order to address workforce development needs. The Neighborhood Closet store in Waverly has expanded its space and merchandise selection after experiencing growth in its furniture and mattress business.
Three social studies teachers at the middle school worked on curriculum development during a professional development day while students had the day off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Hawkeye Community College is asking voters in 22 school districts to approve a $25 million bond to fund expansions and renovations at the college over the next 20 years. The bond would replace outdated facilities and allow the college to continue job training programs. If approved, the average homeowner would pay $1.10 more per month for every $100,000 of home value.
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This mid-year progress report from the City of Mt. Pleasant summarizes the work done in 2009 to achieve the city's long-term vision. Key areas of focus include improving neighborhoods through infrastructure upgrades, public safety programs, and code enforcement; promoting economic development through partnerships, incentives, and streamlining boards; expanding recreational opportunities such as a new spray park and trail; reducing costs through energy efficiency and grant funding; and supporting commercial and retail sectors with new zoning. Overall the report indicates that various departments have made progress implementing the commitments of the annual budget to move the city toward its vision.
Mutley greenbank anti social behaviour projectlocalinsight
The document summarizes a multi-agency pilot project in Mutley Greenbank, Plymouth aimed at reducing anti-social behavior through data sharing and targeted interventions. A steering group reviewed existing data on issues like crime, litter, and noise complaints. Two surveys gathered residents' feedback, which was mapped to identify problem areas. Interventions included police patrols of nightlife areas, a park bylaw, and installing more bins. A second survey will gauge the impacts. Challenges included allowing time for interventions and clarifying data differences between households and postcodes.
The document summarizes a multi-agency pilot project in Mutley Greenbank, Plymouth aimed at reducing anti-social behavior through data sharing and targeted interventions. A steering group reviewed existing data on issues like crime, litter, and noise complaints. Two surveys gathered residents' feedback, which was mapped to identify problem areas. Interventions included police patrols of nightlife areas, a park bylaw, and installing more bins. A second survey will gauge the impacts. Challenges included allowing time for interventions and clarifying data differences between households and postcodes.
The City Council of Alamo Heights held a workshop to discuss accomplishments of the Strategic Action Plan for the current fiscal year and goals for the upcoming year. Department directors reported on initiatives completed such as implementing new permitting software and transitioning to digital plans. Upcoming goals include further digitizing permits and updating residential development guidelines. Council discussed strategies to encourage historic home preservation like tax credits for owners who elect national historic registration. The Police Department reported hiring sponsored police cadets and upgrading equipment using seizure funds. They also established school resource officer positions jointly funded with the school district.
The document summarizes a proposed bond election for the City of Hutto, Texas on November 3, 2009. It includes four propositions totaling $22.5 million for street improvements, parks/recreation facilities, a sports complex, and a joint city/YMCA recreation center. It provides details on the bond committee process, general obligation bonds and certificates of obligation, recommended projects for each proposition, and how the bonds may impact the city's tax rate based on projected population and property value growth.
Item # 1b - August 24th City Council Meeting Minutesahcitycouncil
The August 24, 2020 City Council meeting of Alamo Heights discussed:
1) Approving the minutes from the previous meeting and the renewal of contracts with the emergency medical services director and the neighboring cities for emergency services.
2) Amending parking restrictions on Patterson Avenue based on a resident's request, with proposed changes to increase the two-hour parking section and reduce the no parking section.
3) Announcements about upcoming budget, tax rate, and bond election meetings. No citizens signed up to speak.
The Austin team partnered with the city to build applications and advance open government initiatives like increasing data portal usage. They completed projects like Prepared.ly for wildfire preparedness and hosted events like hackathons. Going forward, the city is continuing open data efforts and formed an Innovation Office thanks to the groundwork laid by the fellowship in strengthening Austin's civic tech community.
Effective communication aids water project in ColoradoPhilip Tunnah
The Southern Delivery System (SDS) is a $1 billion water project underway in Colorado that will deliver water from the Pueblo Reservoir to four southern Colorado communities. Effective communication and public engagement were required due to the large scale and long planning process of the project. Construction facilitators met with hundreds of community members to keep them informed about the project and address issues. This engagement helped minimize disruption and keep the project on schedule and under budget.
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation successfully completed a $7 million capital campaign to restore Hay House, exceeding its fundraising goal. Funds were used to repair exterior features, stabilize interior plaster, install archival shelving, and create an environmental plan to protect the home. Restoration of wood floors, the driveway, and garden areas was also completed. The cupola was restored and dedicated to a Trust supporter. Additional work will repair porches, windows, stained glass, and conserve artwork and furnishings using funds from the campaign and grants from national organizations.
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
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2. STATS
Building & Safety
New Projects
Plan Reviews Routed for Review
Certificates of Occupancy Created
Permits Issued
All Inspections Performed
Tract Inspections Performed
352
358
3
252
369
227
Code Enforcement
Cases Created
Current Active Code Cases
Foreclosure Cases Monitored
Cases Brought into Compliance
Emails Recorded to Cases
Counter Visits
Phone Calls
Warning Citations Issued
67
424
72
163
36
14
61
119
Planning
Email Responses
Phone Calls
Counter Visits
Planning Inspections
Home Occupation Permits Issued
Sign Permits Issued
Certificate of Occupancies Issued
Plan Checks
500
133
51
6
2
1
15
46
AUGUST 2, 2021 - AUGUST 13, 2021
3. STATS
Police Department
Targeted Enforcement Stops
Police Explorer Participants
28
16
Public Works
Trees Trimmed
Service Requests Received
Service Requests Closed
Graffiti Complaints
Street Maintenance Requests
Illegal Dumping Requests
268
211
159
33
12
70
Information Technology
Helpdesk Tickets Closed
PEG TV Internet Stream Views
196
6
Library
Library Cards Issued
New Titles Added
134
100
AUGUST 2021
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targeted traffic enforcement details in various
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Public Safety project, which was quickly completed and under budget – a
savings of approximately $44,000. This was an incredible team effort
with PD, FD, IT and countless staff involved to complete this project. The
Council approved this project in multiple phases, and the staff is
extremely appreciative of the leadership of the Council to prioritize
Firefighter and Police Officer safety.
Officers Salazar and B. Willison recently completed the Field Training
Program and the officers are now assigned to their Patrol Shifts. Their
successful completion of the Field Training Program increases Patrol
staffing and allows for Officer Detwiler to attend the Basic K-9 Academy
starting September 6th with K-9 Bosco. K-9 Bosco is a 3-year old Belgian
Malinois with a patriotic birthdate of July 4, 2018.
The City’s Strategic Plan includes Quality of Life and an action item
related to hosting targeted police traffic enforcements. Monday, August
10th, marked the first day of school for the Hemet Unified School
District. School zones create a significant traffic and pedestrian safety
concern. Hemet Police Motor Officer T. McGinnis exemplified
leadership/innovation in providing service by coordinating targeted
traffic enforcement details in various school zones within the City of
Hemet. The targeted enforcement objective was traffic safety education
by issuing warnings and citations. No traffic collisions were reported in
school zones during that time.
Targeted enforcement began on 8/10/21; two school sites per day; two (2) Hemet Police Motor Officers assigned to the detail;
7 days of enforcement thus far totaled 28 enforcement stops that resulted in 11 issued citations and 16 warnings.
September 11, 2021 marked the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that brought down the World Trade Center, impacted
the United States Pentagon, and passengers on the United Airlines Flight 93 who decided to fight their hijackers to regain
control of their airplane resulting in their plane crashing in a field located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Many of our
tenured and new Hemet Police employees served in the U.S. Armed Forces to combat terrorism and some continue to serve.
Last year, Officer Ortiz learned of the 9/11 Project Badge called “American First Responders Unit” and presented the concept
to Lt. Arellano. The 9/11 Project Badge is a campaign to have sworn police personnel and firefighters across the U.S. to wear a
9/11 Commemorative Badge every month of September from 2021 and beyond to pay tribute to the innocent people, law
enforcement personnel, and firefighters who lost their lives that day. Chief Pust authorized the Hemet Police Department’s
9/11 Commemorative Badge to be worn effective September 1st – 30th. All costs associated to the 9/11 Commemorative
Badges were paid by the Hemet Police Officer’s Association and Police Management Association. Officer Ortiz and Lt. Arellano
exemplified leadership and innovation while remembering those who lost their lives in a tragic event.
Since the City's use of the FLOCK system in June 2020, the Police Department has recovered 233 stolen vehicles with an
insurance value of over $2.3 million, and yielding 206 arrests.
5. FIRE DEPARTMENT
In August, Brush 303 assisted with a vegetation incident in Murrieta for an in-county mutual aid
request.
Crews are keeping up with increasing call volume due to COVID increases as well as extended wait
times for ambulances due to this volume increase.
Captain Kurt Havlick and Engineer Greg Wilson traveled to the KME factory in Pennsylvania in August
for inspection of our new Pumper that has been in construction for over a year. We are expecting that
Engine to arrive in Hemet early October, with the goal of being placed in service by end of November.
This will replace Engine 1, which currently has 180k miles and is approximately 17 years old.
Hemet Fire Fighters Have Dispatched Across California to Help Other Agencies Fight Fires!
6. PUBLIC WORKS
Work continues on developing the Well 2A Repair/Rehabilitation Plans. The bid specification for the well
rehab was posted to PlanetBids, with a closing date of September 20th. In addition, Well 12 repairs are
moving forward with the actual removal of the remaining shafts; videotaping of the well casing was
completed last month and staff is anticipating a report from the well company soon.
Staff will be exploring the use of additional brush grapple equipment in order to accelerate the number of
trees being trimmed. Use of a grapple will allow the tree team to focus on tree trimming without needing
to delay production while chipping the resulting trimmings.
The public hearing for the revised back-flow ordinance was
scheduled for the September 14th Council Meeting and the Council
was briefed on the requirements of SB 1383 as it relates to solid
waste and recycling programs.
Production tree trimming is on-going in the Seven Hills
Neighborhood, and last month, 268 trees were completed – tree
crews are maintaining daily productivity in this area. Work will
continue until all trees are completed in this grid which is one of the
action items related to Public Works.
Work is continuing on revisions to the City’s water conservation
ordinance to incorporate the latest requirements and standards.
Landscape enhancements consisting of installation of
drought tolerant plant materials and drip irrigation are
being installed along Front Street between State and
Harvard and Florida and Latham. These landscaping
improvements have received positive feedback.
For the month of August, the City received 211 new
service requests through See/Click/Fix. The top three
service requests in this period were for illegal dumping
on public and private locations (70), graffiti (33) and
street maintenance (12). The department has closed 159
requests.
7. The Library has added carousels for new items on the
front page of the online Library Catalog. This
enhancement allows library users to visually see new
material and award-winning material that the Library
offers.
Our Library was a polling place for the recent election
and staff worked in concert with the Registrar of
Voters to collect ballots.
Passport acceptance is booming. Letitia Bowles has
begun using an appointment website to help schedule
Passport appointments. This link is available on the
library home page. Staff has had a minimum of 10
passport applications per day each month.
Staff issued 134 new Library Cards in the month of
August, and added over new 100 titles manually in the
just one week last month.
Library staff participated in National Night out August,
and is now offering a new story walk. When you visit,
enjoy the story walk titled, “What I Like About Me!”
September is National Library Card Month. Staff and
community members are encouraged to sign up to get
a Hemet Public Library card. Benefits include, online
homework help for all grades including college
students, job assistance, online books, movies, digital
music and magazines, among other library services.
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8. The Code Compliance Division has scheduled assessments for landscaping along the city’s major commercial corridors. Based
on the Council’s prioritization of reducing blight and making the community more attractive, staff has been focusing their efforts
on projects that have a direct correlation to improving the City’s visual appearance.
Code is addressing the issues of inoperable vehicles and parking on lawns. Prior to Code conducting this activity, staff did a social
media campaign to educate the public on the municipal code and what was not allowed per the code.
Code Compliance staff has re-engaged with sidewalk vendors. Staff continues to flex their schedules to work weekends and
make sure that all vendors are following the latest ordinance changes approved by the Council. While the Council adopted a new
policy, the reality is that we are running into challenges with the implementation. While this may appear as a setback, it’s an
opportunity to refine, evaluate, and examine what portions of the policy may need additional changes.
On August 10, 2021, the City Council received a presentation and work study session on Objective Design Standards and
Emerging Trends.
On August 10, 2021, the City Council approved ZC 21-001 West End Zoning Consistency to change Existing Heavy Agriculture
Zone to General Manufacturing to be Consistent with the Existing General Plan Designation of Industrial for seven selected areas.
On August 10, 2021, the City Council approved Development Agreement DAA 20-001 for Tres Cerritos West.
On August 17, 2021, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 21-006 for the on-site sale of alcohol beverages
in conjunction with community events.
On August 17, 2021, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit CUP 18-006 (CUP Mod.1) for the construction of
a new Dave’s Hot Chicken Restaurant and Drive-Thru, located within the Page Plaza shopping center.
Code Compliance staff is explaining and educating our community on Illegal Parking Violations. Stats on Parking Enforcement for
NEP # 2 Southside Florida.
8/25/21 = 17 citations – 28 warnings
8/26/21 = 18 citations – 24 warnings
8/30/21 = 23 citations – 37 warnings
8/31/21 = 17 citations – 30 warnings
Total = 75 citations – 119 warnings
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Dave's Hot Chicken is
coming to town!
9. A balanced budget with no use of reserves to balance the budget
Recommendations to stop the use of one-time revenues for
ongoing expenditures
Consolidations of Departments and operations
While we have made much progress, there is much more work to be
done. With the leadership of the Council providing sound financial
policy decisions, there is much to be proud of, but much more work to
be completed.
Due to the leadership of the Council over the last few years, there has been a concentrated effort to take policy action that
deviates from past deficit spending ways.
As a result, the State auditor has taken note. Recently, the State Auditor removed the City from the “High Risk” designation.
I am in regular discussions with the State Auditor’s Office and have been providing them with updates on how the City is
moving along and the progress we have made.
Although we have been placed on the “Moderate Risk” designation, I believe the continued work of the management team
to provide the Council with policy proposals rooted in sound financial practices will continue towards a path of financial
progress.
You can see the designation here: https://www.auditor.ca.gov/local_high_risk/dashboard-csa
Some of the changes the management team have provided to the City Council include the following:
A balanced budget with no use of reserves to
balance the budget
Recommendations to stop the use of one-time
revenues for ongoing expenditures
Consolidations of Departments and operations
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HEMET'S HIGH RISK DESIGNATION HAS BEEN
REMOVED BY THE STATE AUDITOR
Staff is working on implementing an external facing portal for the Council which will allow for up-to-date information on
the status of the Strategic Plan. As it stands, staff is using Excel spreadsheets to update our office on the status of the
Plan.
City Hall has resumed to a normal operating schedule and will remain open all day. The limited hours are no longer in
effect, and we will be working on schedules to allow for five day a week coverage in the near term.
There is a significant amount of work going on right now in implementing the Strategic Plan. While many of the
projects listed in the plan will be completed over the fiscal year, many are near the beginning stages and will
continue to move along and progress over the course of the year.
OTHER UPDATES
What We've Done to Improve Our Status:
10. Misha Sisikin, Human Resources Analyst
Gus Chavez, IT Specialist
Joanna Galan, Accounting Technician
Candace Sunds, Procurement Administrator
Huge Welcome to the following people who recently
joined the Hemet team:
STAFF
HIGHLIGHTS
Megan Gibson, Public Works Administrative Assistant
Gregory Meeh, Code Compliance Office Specialist
Huge thanks to the following people who have gone over and above in
serving our community recently:
Jillian Johnson was recently promoted to Permit Technician and is a true asset
to the City of Hemet. She started in the Community Development team to fill a
vacant Office Specialist III position in the Building Division. With her
educational background, including a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications,
she has quickly adapted to the Community Development Department, quickly
learning the duties for her job through interactions with fellow staff members
and a curiosity for the function of the Building Division. When the position of
Permit Technician became available, she applied for the position and was the
top candidate. After an initial period in her original role, she was promoted to a
Permit Technician.
Jillian enjoys playing golf and spending time with her boyfriend and their 5
dogs. She also enjoys being the token aunt to her 5 nieces and spending time
with her family.
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S T A F F I C E C R E A M S O C I A L
In our community's Strategic Plan, adopted by the Council in June 2021, the Council committed to
improving organizational effectiveness. Part of that goal was the objective of increasing employee
retention by training and creating a positive workplace. I am both excited and proud that we have worked
toward accomplishing the goal of holding employee recognition events three times a year. The Hemet
team works so hard to provide consistent and reliable service to the community and they deserve to be
treated and celebrated for their hard work. I look forward to reporting more important milestones moving
forward.
Strategic Plan Milestones