City Council Meeting 4/14/2026

The City Council meeting of Hemet on April 14, 2026, primarily focused on appointments to the Mobile Home Rent Review Commission, with council members voting to appoint Rodney Setterstrom as the mobile home park owner representative, Annette Frank as the tenant representative, and three at-large members including Kayla Kane, James Walker, and Oliver Emerson. The council also discussed and approved updates to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) ordinance to include automatic inflationary adjustments, ensuring fee levels keep pace with roadway construction costs. Additionally, the council approved the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, authorizing the city manager to submit the plan to HUD. Other procurement-related actions included approving amendments to conditions of approval and agreements with Richmond American Homes regarding flood insurance requirements for certain residential developments, and adopting a resolution to begin the seasonal weed abatement program to mitigate fire risks on vacant lots and private properties. The council also reviewed conceptual plans for Western Park improvements, including amenities and grant funding strategies, with plans to finalize designs in an upcoming ad hoc meeting. A policy discussion was held regarding public comment time limits at council meetings, with the council maintaining a three-minute limit per speaker but allowing flexibility for the mayor to adjust as needed. Motions related to these procurement and policy matters were passed unanimously or with majority votes, reflecting the council's commitment to infrastructure, community development, and public engagement.