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Votes at a glance: Hemet council actions Apr. 22 — consolidated plan, apartments, grants, appointments and agenda addition
Summary
The Hemet City Council recorded several formal actions Tuesday, including adoption of the consolidated plan and the CDBG annual action plan, upholding a Planning Commission decision on a 228‑unit apartment project, and approving a downtown kitchen grant program.
The Hemet City Council recorded several formal actions Tuesday. Below are the motions, movers/seconders, and vote tallies as read during the meeting.
1) Adoption: 2025–29 Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and 2025 Annual Action Plan (CDBG) Staff: Monique Alanis, Community Development Director, presented the three documents and recommended adoption for HUD submission. Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick moved to approve the consolidated plan, the Analysis of Impediments, and the 2025 annual action plan and to authorize the city manager to sign required HUD certifications; Council member Krupa seconded. Roll call: Krupa—Yes; Lodge—Yes; Mailes—Yes; Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick—Yes; Mayor Peterson—Yes. Outcome: approved (5–0).
2) Appeal: High Point / River Oaks Apartments (Appeal 2025‑1) Background: The Green Coalition filed an appeal of Planning Commission approval of a mitigated negative declaration and site development review for a proposed 228‑unit apartment complex at Stetson/Elk. Appellant asked for electric‑first measures and broader EV/induction requirements; applicant and staff responded that the project complies with the 2022 CalGreen and state law. Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick moved to deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission’s approval (including Planning Commission Resolution PC25‑03); Council member Veil seconded. Roll call: Krupa—Yes; Lodge—Yes; Mailes—Yes; Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick—Yes; Mayor Peterson—Yes. Outcome: appeal denied; Planning Commission approval upheld (5–0).
3) Continued: Item 21e (Newland Simpson project) Staff requested continuation of agenda item 21e relating to the Newland Simpson project to allow the applicant time to revise materials and for staff to review legal analyses. Council member Krupa moved to continue item 21e to the May 13 regular meeting; Council member Lodge seconded. Roll call: Krupa—Yes; Lodge—Yes; Mailes—Yes; Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick—Yes; Mayor Peterson—Yes. Outcome: continued (5–0).
4) Appointment: Planning Commission Council member Krupa moved to appoint John Worth to the Hemet Planning Commission to fill an unscheduled vacancy; Council member Lodge seconded. Roll call: Krupa—Yes; Lodge—Yes; Mailes—Yes; Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick—Yes; Mayor Peterson—Yes. Outcome: appointment approved (5–0).
5) Continued: Assumption of subdivision improvement agreement, Parcel Map 36566 (22b) Staff requested more research and legal review after council discussion raised concerns about the prospective buyer’s property record and the sufficiency of the improvement bond. Council member Lodge moved, second Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick, to continue the item for further information to the May 27 meeting. Roll call: Krupa—Yes; Lodge—Yes; Veil—No; Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick—Yes; Mayor Peterson—Yes. Outcome: continued (4–1).
6) Program approval: Downtown Kitchen Grant (22c) Council member Lodge moved to approve the downtown kitchen grant program and to authorize staff to launch the application process; Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick seconded. Roll call: Krupa—Yes; Lodge—Yes; Mailes—Yes; Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick—Yes; Mayor Peterson—Yes. Outcome: program approved (5–0).
7) Closed session agenda addition (item 11c) An assistant city attorney announced facts requiring emergency addition of a closed‑session item under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick moved and Council member Lodge seconded to add the item. Roll call: Krupa—Yes; Lodge—Yes; Mailes—Yes; Mayor Pro Tem Kendrick—Yes; Mayor Peterson—Yes. Outcome: item added to closed session (5–0).
Provenance
- Consolidated Plan adoption — topicintro: "For your consideration tonight is the 20 25 to 20 29 consolidated plan..." (staff presentation) — topicfinish: roll call recorded at 09:19:03. Evidence excerpt: "I'll make a motion to approve the 20 25...and authorize the city manager to sign the certifications...".
- River Oaks appeal — topicintro: "On 03/10/2025, the planning commission approved a request to construct a 2 28 unit multi family residential apartment complex..." — topicfinish: roll call recorded at 10:58:08. Evidence excerpt: "I'll make a motion to deny appeal 20 five-one...".
Ending
The council took no action on other items that were discussed at length (notably the budget workshop) and directed staff to return with additional detail on several items before final budget adoption and before the continued items return for further action.
