Planning Commission Meeting 7/8/2026

The City of Hemet Planning Commission held a meeting on July 8, 2026, focusing primarily on updates to the city's capital improvement program (CIP) and various development projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the design and construction of storm drainage projects (CIP numbers 2606 and 2607) aimed at alleviating flooding, and a $5 million budget allocation planned for 2028 to treat and reactivate offline water wells contaminated beyond acceptable levels. The commission also reviewed a $900,000 project for remodeling and asbestos removal at a new Arrow team's location, with some debate on whether demolition and rebuilding might be more cost-effective. The commission voted to recommend the 2026 annual update to the five-year CIP to the city council, finding it consistent with the Hemet general plan. Additional updates covered ongoing tenant improvements, such as interior renovations for RTA and a new Crunch Fitness location, as well as regional planning coordination with the Southern California Association of Governments. No new contracts or bids were awarded during the meeting, but several capital projects and budget allocations were discussed and approved for further action.