Tiffany Barnett

The City of Hemet hosted a business connect meeting to facilitate networking and provide updates on city initiatives and community programs. Key discussion topics included the graduation of new volunteers for the Hemet Police Department, the planning of the third annual citywide day of service, and an overview of upcoming economic events such as the Fastpitch Competition and the Regional Economic Summit. Additionally, participants received information from the Riverside County economic development team regarding business assistance programs, loan resources, and educational workshops, alongside a discussion on business law and estate planning.

This document outlines 30 action items for the City of Hemet's Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26, serving as a Quarter 2 update. The plan focuses on enhancing public infrastructure, improving public safety and emergency response, fostering economic development and community engagement, strengthening code enforcement, and optimizing internal city operations and staff development. Key initiatives include asphalt replacement, street sweeping enforcement, extended AERO coverage, updated emergency plans, litter enforcement, splash pad integration, and the creation of economic development committees.

The document outlines the salary schedule by position, effective December 9, 2025, and approved by the Council. It includes various positions across different units and ranges, detailing the salary progression through steps 1 to 7, and also lists hourly rates for certain positions. The schedule encompasses numerous roles from Accountant to Water/Waste Water Superintendent, along with bargaining unit keys for reference. Updates to this salary schedule include the addition of the Associate Civil Engineer.

This document outlines 30 action items for the City of Hemet's Strategic Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The plan focuses on enhancing public works and infrastructure, strengthening public safety and code enforcement, fostering economic development, and improving internal operations and community services. Key areas include asphalt replacement, street sweeping, park improvements, solutions for RV storage, litter enforcement, emergency plan updates, creating economic development committees, business roundtables, staff growth initiatives, and financial forecasting, all aimed at addressing community needs and improving city services.

The planning commission discussed an extension of time for tentative track map 35392. Modifications to the approved tentative track map were proposed, including a shift in the property line, the addition of a water quality basin, and the relocation of the cul-de-sac. A new condition was proposed for a connection from new Stetson to existing Stetson. The commission also addressed questions from the public regarding the extension of Thornton Avenue, the creation of new Stetson Avenue, the impact on the drainage ditch canal, and whether the addition would be single-family or a 55+ community.