# City Council Meeting 9/22/26

The City Council meeting of Hemet on September 22, 2026, included discussions on several procurement and policy-related topics. Key procurement-related items included updates on cannabis business permits, with specific mention of Star Buds and Blaze Utopia finalizing occupancy inspections and security plans. The council also discussed the adoption of an electric bicycle ordinance, focusing on safety concerns, enforcement challenges, and coordination with the school district and youth council for education and regulation. Additionally, the council reviewed the city's pension liabilities and financial audit findings, including the unfunded actuarial liability and its impact on budgeting. A presentation on Transparent California employee compensation reporting highlighted changes in pension benefit reporting methodology. The council also considered the development of a citywide generative artificial intelligence use policy to regulate and guide AI applications within city operations. No formal votes on procurement contracts were recorded, but several policy directions and action items related to public safety, financial management, and regulatory compliance were addressed.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services, Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance, Policy
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Meeting 9/22/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArHxdlndK1A) - City of Hemet