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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
550 E. 6th Street, Beaumont, CA
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Closed Session: 5:00 PM | Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM
A Closed Session of the City Council / Beaumont Financing Authority / Beaumont Utility Authority / Beaumont Successor
Agency (formerly RDA)/Beaumont Parking Authority / Beaumont Public Improvement Authority may be held in accordance
with state law which may include, but is not limited to, the following types of items: personnel matters, labor negotiations,
security matters, providing instructions to real property negotiators and conference with legal counsel regarding pending
litigation. Any public comment on Closed Session items will be taken prior to the Closed Session. Any required
announcements or discussion of Closed Session items or actions following the Closed Session with be made in the City
Council Chambers.
CALL TO ORDER at 5:04 pm.
Present: Mayor Santos, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Council Member Carroll, Council Member Martinez,
Council Member White
Public Comments Regarding Closed Session
No speakers
1. Conference with Labor Negotiators - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 City
Designated Representatives City Manager Todd Parton and Administrative Services Director
Kari Mendoza. Employee Organizations: Beaumont Police Officers Association
No reportable action.
2. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 for
Property Known as Vacant Land APN 418- 190-004, 005, 006, and 007 and 418-140-028 and
029. Agency Negotiator: City Manager Todd Parton or his Designee. Negotiating Parties: City
of Beaumont and JADE Real Estate Holdings. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
No reportable action.
3. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 for
Property Known as Vacant Land APN 418- 190-004, 005, 006, and 007 and 418-140-028 and
029. Agency Negotiator: City Manager Todd Parton or his Designee. Negotiating Parties: City
of Beaumont and Heslin Holdings, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
No reportable action.
Adjourn to Regular Session
REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER at 6:10 p.m.
Present: Mayor Santos, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Council Member Carroll, Council Member Martinez,
Council Member White
Report out from Closed Session: see above
Action on any Closed Session items: None
Action of any requests for Excused Absence: None
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval / Adjustments to the Agenda: None
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS/ RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
J. Light - (written comment) Asked that Council not close the Plunge pool.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are taken as one action item unless an item is pulled for further discussion here or at the
end of action items.
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
1. Approval of Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve minutes dated June 2, 2020.
2. Citywide Grants Update
Recommended Action:
Receive and file.
3. One Year Extension of the Interagency Service Agreement between the City of Banning and
the City of Beaumont to Provide Coordinated Transit Services
Recommended Action:
Approve the Interagency Service Agreement between the City of Banning
and the City of Beaumont and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of
the City.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Martinez
To approve the Interagency Service Agreement between the City of Banning and the City of
Beaumont and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City.
Ayes: Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Carroll, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Mayor Santos
Approved by a unanimous vote
4. Approval of Gann Limit for FY 2020-21
Recommended Action:
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only a “Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Beaumont, approving the Appropriation Limit for the
2020-21 Fiscal Year.”
5. FY 2020 General Fund and Wastewater Fund update through April 2020
Recommended Action:
It is recommended the City Council receive and file the updated financial
schedules.
6. Performance Bond Exoneration for Bond No. 1058983 and 1058984 for K. Hovnanian Homes
Tract 33096-6
Recommended Action:
Accept Maintenance Bond No. LICX1194621 to replace Performance Bond
No. 1058983.
7. Performance Bond Exoneration for Bond No.1047933 and Accept the One-Year Maintenance
Bond No. 1047933-M
Recommended Action:
Accept Maintenance Bond No. 1047933-M to replace Performance Bond No.
1047933.
8. Performance Bond Acceptance and Security Agreement for Beaumont RV and Self-Storage
for Street Improvements
Recommended Action:
Accept Performance Bond No.4423509 for street improvements for
Beaumont RV Self and Storage.
9. Resolution Calling the Next General Municipal Election to be Held in the City of Beaumont on
November 3, 2020
Recommended Action:
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Calling and Giving Notice of
the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held in the City on
Tuesday November 3, 2020, for the Election of Certain Officers of the City
as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California
Relating to General Law Cities and Requesting the Registrar of Voters of
the County of Riverside to Conduct Said Election.”
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Lara
To approve Consent Items 1, 2, 4,5,6,7,8, and 9.
Ayes: Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Carroll, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Mayor Santos
Approved by a unanimous vote
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
10. Establishment of a Business Assistance Program (BAP) for Local Businesses that Have
Experienced COVID-19 Related Losses
Recommended Action:
City staff is looking for City Council direction and action and, since this is a
policy-related decision, does not have a specific recommendation at this time.
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Council Member Carroll
To table this item to a future meeting for modifications.
Ayes: Council Member Martinez, Council Member Carroll, Mayor Santos
Noes: Council Member White, Mayor Pro Tem Lara
Approved by a 3-2 vote.
11. Award 36 Month Lease Agreement to Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A, Inc. for
Multifunction Copiers via Cooperative Agreement
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Lara
To award a subscription agreement to Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A, Inc. for
digital multifunction copiers, and
Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Beaumont.
Ayes: Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Carroll, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Mayor Santos
Approved by a unanimous vote
12. Approve the Fourth Amendment of the Public Works Agreement for Traffic Signal and
Emergency Signal Maintenance to St. Francis Electric, LLC in an Amount not to Exceed
$41,040.00 for Fiscal Year 2020/2021
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Mayor Santos
To approve a one-year extension of the existing contract for traffic signal and
emergency signal maintenance to Saint Frances Electric, LLC in the amount not to
exceed $41,040 for Fiscal Year 2020/2021.
Ayes: Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Carroll, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Mayor Santos
Approved by a unanimous vote
13. Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) Fiscal Year 2019-2020 – Table 4 Amendment to Include
Contingency Funding due to COVID-19
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lara
Second by Council Member Carroll
To approve a Short Range Transit Plan Amendment to Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Table 4.
Ayes: Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Carroll, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Mayor Santos
Approved by a unanimous vote
14. Approve an Agreement for Software System by Independent Contractor to GoTime Control,
Inc. for an Online Automated Control System for Sports Field Lights
Motion by Council Member Carroll
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Lara
To approve an agreement for software system by independent contractor to GoTime
Control, Inc. for an online automated control system for sports field lights; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Beaumont.
Ayes: Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Carroll, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Mayor Santos
Approved by a unanimous vote
15. Authorize Merchant Agreement with Open Edge for Credit Card Processing Services
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Lara
To authorize the City Manager to execute a merchant agreement with Open Edge for
credit card processing services.
Ayes: Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Carroll, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Mayor Santos
Approved by a unanimous vote
16. Approve Purchase Agreement with Emphasys Computer Solutions for the Purchase of Sympro
Treasury Management Software with a Total Contract Amount of $66,536
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Mayor Santos
To approve the Agreement for Professional Services with Emphasys Computer
Solutions for the purchase of Sympro Treasury Management Software, including a
three-year license agreement, at a cost of $66,536.
Ayes: Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Carroll, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Mayor Santos
Approved by a unanimous vote
17. Provide Direction to City Staff Regarding the Development of a Retail Recruitment Strategy
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Carroll
To authorize the development of a retail recruitment strategy and direct City staff to
issue a Request for Proposals to conduct a psychographic analysis.
Ayes: Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Carroll, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Mayor Santos
Approved by a unanimous vote
18. SB 743 Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Thresholds for California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Compliance Related to Transportation Analysis
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Lara
To waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Beaumont Adopting ‘Vehicle Miles Traveled’ Thresholds of Significance for
Purposes of Analyzing Transportation Impact Under the California Environmental
Quality Act.”
Ayes: Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Carroll, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Mayor Santos
Approved by a unanimous vote
19. Award Change Order 16 for the WWTP Expansion and Renovation Project for the Pump
Station at the EQ Basin in an Amount Not to Exceed $667,487.82
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Lara
To approve Change Order 16 for the WWTP Expansion and Renovation Project in a not
to exceed amount of $667,487.82.
Ayes: Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Carroll, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Mayor Santos
Approved by a unanimous vote
20. Review of Local Emergency Declaration Established via the Adoption of City of Beaumont
Resolution No. 2020-07 Adopted on March 17, 2020
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Santos
To recommend that there be no change regarding the local emergency declaration. This
is due to the fact that there have been no significant changes in the original conditions,
a State emergency declaration remains in effect and local emergency declaration helps
to ensure that Beaumont remains eligible for federal and state emergency aid.
Ayes: Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Carroll, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Mayor Santos
Approved by a unanimous vote
21. Procedures and Timing for Conducting Public Meetings in the Beaumont Council Chambers
Direction to staff to open to the public in July with some modifications to the guidelines.
22. Report by the COVID-19 Recovery Ad Hoc Committee on the “Beaumont – Back to Business
Program”
23. Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of May 2020
City Attorney John Pinkney recused himself on this item.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Santos
To approve invoices in the amount of $98,144.20.
Ayes: Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Carroll, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Mayor Santos
Approved by a unanimous vote
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
24. Townsend Legislative Update
COUNCIL REPORTS
- Carroll - Shared that RTA donated a bus to the Boys and Girls Club.
- Lara - Expressed concerns regarding illegal firework activity.
- Martinez - Participated in a League of Ca Cities meeting and gave a report out,
Participated in an RCA meeting, participated in the Finance and Audit committee.
- Santos - Congratulated the graduating class and thanked Beaumont PD.
- White - no report
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
No report.
CITY TREASURER REPORT
Finance and Audit Committee Report Out
CITY CLERK REPORT
Gave a status report of public records requests.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Spoke regarding a Rosenbergs Rules of Order training.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Chief Thuilliez gave a report of calls for service in 2019 and shared that PD policies can be found on
the City and PD websites. Announced an Equal Opportunity Committee within the department as well
as a Chief's Advisory Board. Announced the planning for a community forum.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT at 10:52 p.m.