The meeting may be observed in person or virtually via the citys AgendaLink page by selecting the “Watch” button for the meeting date. Written public comments may be submitted by email to comments@sanjacintoca.gov or by hard copy to the Office of the City Clerk, 595 S. San Jacinto Ave., San Jacinto, CA 92583, no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. The agenda states comments via text and social media will not be accepted, and that email comments identifying the agenda item number and “PUBLIC COMMENT” in the subject line will be distributed to the legislative body and retained with the official meeting record. The agenda also lists live telephone public comment via Microsoft Teams dial-in +1 (951) 465-7684, Conference ID 706 805 861#, with each caller limited to up to three minutes when recognized during Public Comment.

Closed session. Agenda item 1.2.1 is noticed as: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION/APPOINTMENT/EMPLOYMENT. Title: City Manager. Public comments on closed-session items are noticed before closed session; a closed-session report is noticed after.

Special presentations. Agenda item 1.7 lists Employee of the Month Recognition for August — Tessa Murphy, and Nominator of the Month Recognition for August — Veronica Perez.

Consent calendar (selected staff recommendations as noticed). Staff recommends the council REVIEW and APPROVE Warrants and Disbursements for August 2026 in the amount of $9,789,216.25. For Tract Map No. 32955-1 — subdivision into 129 residential lots on the north side of Esplanade Street, about 1,300 feet west of Cawston Avenue — staff recommends approval of an Agreement for Completion of Public Improvements and Securities as approved by the city attorney; authorization for the City Manager to execute the agreement; approval of Tract Map 32955-1; and authorization for the mayor to sign the subdivision map.

The League of California Cities request that the City Council ADOPT Resolution No. 4149 supporting The Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, which authorizes $11.25 billion in state general obligation bonds to fund several housing affordability programs, per the posted agenda recommendation.

Under the agenda item titled “Adding Section 33.075 of Title 8 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code to add SB 1383 Self-hauler Requirements,” staff recommends determining that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment with incorporation of mitigation measures and adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program under CEQA, and introducing Ordinance 26-05 for first reading entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 33.075 OF TITLE 8 OF THE SAN JACINTO MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING MANDATORY COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE BILL (SB) 1383 SHORT-LIVED CLIMATE POLLUTANT REDUCTION ACT. The agenda titles the item as adding SB 1383 self-hauler requirements.

Mayor Pro Tem Sanchez requests that the council AUTHORIZE the mayor to sign and transmit a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom requesting a veto of Senate Bill 1087 (Cabaldon). The staff report states SB 1087 proposes changes to California’s regional transportation planning and Sustainable Communities Strategy framework under Senate Bill 375; bill title language in packet materials includes transportation planning, sustainable communities strategies, and transportation funding programs.

Discussion. For Tract 31886 Landscape and Irrigation Improvements (SJ-545), staff recommends approving plans and specifications; awarding the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder submitting a responsive bid, Conserve LandCare, for $986,944.25; allocating 8% of the total bid ($78,955.54) for administration, inspection, and testing; allocating 10% of the total bid ($98,694.43) for construction contingencies; and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the construction contract. The staff report states nine bids received Aug. 27, 2026, ranged from $986,944.25 to $1,953,649.88.

Also noticed: City Manager Update; Future Requests from City Council to City Manager; Adjournment. Documents related to open-session agenda items distributed within 72 hours of the meeting are available for public inspection at the public counter in the Administration Building of City Hall, 595 S. San Jacinto Ave., San Jacinto, CA 92583, per the agenda’s SB 343 notice.

Named votes and outcomes are not reported here; the meeting had not concluded when this advance was prepared.

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The meeting opened with an announcement that there was no action taken on the two items discussed in closed session. Invocation was given by Councilman Brian Hawkins, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Pro-tem, Phil Ayala.

Councilman Michael Heath was excused from the meeting by a vote of 4-0. The following proclamations were presented:

1. Proclaimed February as Black History Month. The council members each commented on the importance that it be recognized, pointing out the accomplishments of Blacks in American history; honoring Carter G.. Woodrow as the originator of Black History Month.

2. Proclaimed March as Red Cross Month. Pointing out that the American Red Cross was founded 140 years ago and is now worldwide.

3. Honored Noah McSweeney, the son of a long-time San Jacinto family who recently graduated boot camp in the United States Marine Corps. His father, Rick McSweeney was on hand to talk about his military family; Daughter Grace recently graduated from Navy boot camp Great Lakes Naval base near Chicago; Also, he stated that four of his seven children are currently serving in the military. Councilman Hawkins added that Mr. McSweeney should be proud of his military family and that it was an honor to have them as citizens of San Jacinto.

Mayor and Council Member reports were given. Mayor Ruiz made her statement short and sweet. “I know you were expecting a long report.” She set the example, not followed by all.

The mayor usually runs a tight ship. However, a city council is sometimes akin to a room full of two-year-olds. There were some comments from the public.

Gina Estrin spoke about the Human Relations Council and their March meeting at the Elks Club in Hemet. Karen Sumpter thanked the council members regarding Rancho Park having dirty bathrooms and generally not fit for small children.

The consent calendar passed 4-0 as follows: Waived full reading of Ordinances, and reading by title only.

Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 1, 2022.

They approved warrants and disbursements for the Period of January 2022 in the amount of $5,905,519.19. Resolution of Intention to Annex a territory, commonly known as DR Horton, into Community Facilities District No. 2003-1 and to authorize virtual meetings for the City Council and all City bodies for the next 30 days. Adopted the Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory, located generally north of the north-east corner of Alessandro Avenue and Cypress Avenue, into Community Facilities District No. 2003-1 and Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes therein.

Adopt the Resolution of Intention to Annex Territory, located generally north of Artesia street east of Alessandro Avenue, and west of Camino Los Banos, into Community Facilities District No. 2020-1 and Authorize the Levy Special Taxes therein.

Approved and authorized the mayor to execute and implement Secured Agreement to Indemnify and Hold Harmless between the City of San Jacinto and San Jac 55, LLC.

Authorize the City Manager to enter into Model Home and Early Construction Agreements with Developers in a form reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

Approved the purchase of and Appropriate the funds for a new 2021 Model 914 Caterpillar Wheel Loader for the Public Utilities Department for the quoted price of $151,269.08 (One Hundred fifty-One Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars and Eight cents; and;

Approve the consideration of old Public Utilities Department equipment for trade-in value to minimize the quoted price of the above-mentioned Wheel Loader.

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

An Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 3.08 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code related to Bidding, Contracting and Purchasing Supplies, Services and Equipment.

The City Manager updated city projects.

Adjourned at 8:04 PM.

Mayor Ruiz tries but sometimes just lets things run on. I do believe that Councilman Hawkins could run a solo Council Meeting. Just Sayin’ rustystrait@gmail.com

Rusty Strait | Senior Reporter

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After roll call, invocation and pledge of allegiance the meeting was open to mayoral and council member reports.

The council approved the following issues:

A. Approved the minutes of the November 16m, 2021, Regular City Council Meeting.

B. Authorized the Mayor to sign the amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement of the Western Riverside Council of Governments.

C. Waived further reading and adopted Resolution No. 3894, compliance with the annual inspection of certain occupancies pursuant to Section 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code.

D. Authorized the City Manager to:

1. Opt into a settlement agreement with opioid distributors Amerissource Bergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson, directing the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the action.

Rusty Strait | Senior Reporter

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