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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
550 E. 6th Street, Beaumont, CA
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Closed Session: 5:00 PM | Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM
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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 5:03 p.m.
Present: Mayor Lara, Mayor Pro Tem White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Fenn,
Council Member Santos
Public Comments Regarding Closed Session
No comments
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 and SEIU
No reportable action.
2. Conference with Real property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8 for Property Known as Portions of APNs 418-190-004, 418-190-005, and 418-
190-006. Agency Negotiator: City Manager Todd Parton or his Designee.
Negotiating Parties: City of Beaumont and Orum Capital. Under Negotiation:
Price and Terms
No reportable action.
Adjourn to Regular Session
REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER at 6:38 p.m.
Present: Mayor Lara, Mayor Pro Tem White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Fenn,
Council Member Santos
Report out from Closed Session: see above
Action on any Closed Session Items: None
Action of any Requests for Excused Absence: Excused absence of City Treasurer, Baron Ginnetti.
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval / Adjustments to the Agenda: Removal of Item 18
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS/ RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
Any one person may address the City Council on any matter not on this agenda. If you wish to speak, please fill out a
“Public Comment Form” provided at the back table and give it to the City Clerk. There is a three (3) minute time limit on
public comments. There will be no sharing or passing of time to another person. State Law prohibits the City Council from
discussing or taking actions brought up by your comments.
A. Connors - Written comment regarding feral cat nuisance.
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. Ratification of Warrants
Recommended Action:
Ratify warrants dated December 10, 2020.
2. Approval of Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes dated March 2, 2021.
3. Resolution of the City of Beaumont Authorizing the City Manager to Accept an Offer of
Dedication of Parcels for Street, Public Utility, Drainage, and Landscape Purposes;
Approve and Record the Certificate of Acceptance from Cougar Ranch LLC to the City
of Beaumont
Recommended Action:
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City of
Beaumont Authorizing the City manager to Accept the Offers of Dedication for
Street, Public Utility, Drainage and Landscape Purposes Thereof,” and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Certificate of Acceptance.
4. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont for Authorization of the
Execution of the Certifications of Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms for the Low
Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) for the Following Project: Video Camera
Purchase and Install, $40,000
Recommended Action:
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Beaumont for Authorization of the Execution of the Certifications of
Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations
Program (LCTOP) for the Following Project: Video Camera Purchase and Install,
$40,000,” and
Authorize the Execution of the Certifications and Assurances.
5. Resolution Approving the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Recommended Action:
Waive the full reading adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Beaumont Approving the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report,”
and
Authorize staff to file the Annual Progress Report with the State of California.
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Mayor Lara
To approve the Consent Calendar.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
6. Council Appointment to the Finance Audit Committee
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Council Member Martinez
To appoint Cesar Marrufo to the Finance and Audit Committee.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
7. FY2021 General Fund/ PEG Fund Budget Adjustments and Allocation of Unassigned General
Fund Reserves (One-Time Allocation)
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Mayor Lara
To approve the proposed operating budget adjustments for the FY2021 General Funds
as highlighted in this report, and approve the proposed Public Education Government
Fund budget adjustments as highlighted in this report.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Council Member Santos
To approve the proposed allocations of Unassigned General Fund dollars as
highlighted in this report through FY2021 budget amendments, allocation of funds to
the Building Maintenance Internal Service Fund and commitment of funds to identified
CIP projects and a future pension trust fund.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
8. Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution for the Second Amendment of the Prior Year Capital
Improvement Plan and the 5-Year FY21-25 Capital Improvement Plan
Continue the open public hearing from March 2, 2021
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 7:29 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Council Member Santos
To waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Beaumont Amending the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2021/2022 –
2024/2025 and Related Prior Year CIP Project Lists.”
Approved by a unanimous vote.
9. Hold a Public Hearing and Consider Approval of the First Reading of an Ordinance
Amending Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 12.08 to Establish City Specific
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, and Adopt East Valley Water District’s Wet
Weather Flow Criteria
Public Hearing opened and closed at 7:37 p.m.
No comments
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Mayor Pro Tem White
To waive the full first reading and approve by title only, “An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Beaumont Amending Section 12.08.010 of the Beaumont
Municipal Code Concerning SCADA Design and Wet Weather Flow Calculation for
Public Sewer Systems Within the City.”
Approved by a unanimous vote.
10. Hold A Public Hearing and Consider a Proposed Ordinance to Update the Local Development
Mitigation Fee (LDMF) for Funding the Preservation of the Natural Ecosystems in Accordance
with the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) and
Consider Adopting a Resolution Establishing the Western Riverside County Multiple Species
Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Local Development Mitigation Fee Applicable to all
Developments in the Plan Area
Public Hearing opened and closed at 7:41 p.m.
No comments
Motion by Mayor Lara
Second by Council Member Martinez
To continue the item and public hearing to April 20, 2021.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
CONTINUATION OF ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
11. Approval of Invoice from Riverside County Fire Department for Second Quarter Fire
Services
Motion by Mayor Lara
Second by Council Member Martinez
To approve payment of the FY 2021 Second Quarter Fire Services invoice from
Riverside County Fire Department in the amount of $1,146,793.33.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
12. Police Department Vehicle Purchases to Replace Five Patrol Vehicles and One Animal Control
Truck
Council Member Fenn recused himself due to a conflict of interest.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Council Member Santos
To authorize City staff to purchase five Chevrolet Malibu LS sedans in the total amount
of $105,256 from Rotolo Chevrolet,
To purchase emergency equipment and installation thereof for the Chevrolet Malibu
Sedans in the amount of $22,646.25 from 10-8 Retrofit,
To purchase one Ford F-350 truck in the amount of $32,423.18 from Ken Grody Ford,
To authorize payment for removal and reinstallation of current animal control
equipment and box and reinstallation in the amount of $10,400.50 to California Truck
Equipment Co.,
To purchase and install graphics in the amount of 609.02. from Graphix Systems,
Authorize the removal of equipment and auctioning of four vehicles in the amount of
$2,940, and
Approve the transfer of one 2009 Toyota Prius to the Community Services fleet.
Abstain: Council Member Fenn
Approved by a 4-0 vote.
13. Second Street Extension (CIP 2019-009) Project Update and Direction
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Council Member Santos
To receive and file the Second Street Extension (CIP 2019-009) Project update, and
direct staff to proceed with final engineering.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
14. Consideration of an IH-10 Corridor Strategic Plan and Authorize Mayor Lara to Coordinate with
Area Stakeholders
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Mayor Lara
To accept the IH-10 Corridor Strategic Plan concept and authorize Mayor Lara to
coordinate with area stakeholders to secure formal support for this cooperative effort.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
15. 2021 Legislation Tracking List
Consensus to move AB37 to an "evaluate" status due to a mixed stance from Council
and move SB765 to an "evaluate" status until more information is provided.
16. Law Enforcement Legislative Update 2021
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Mayor Lara
To receive and file.
17. City Attorney Invoices for the Month of February 2021
City Attorney John Pinkney recused himself on this item.
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Mayor Lara
To approve invoices in the amount of $79,714.70.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
18. Direction to City Staff to Establish a Rotation List for City Council Meeting Invocation
Item removed from discussion.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Santos - Report out from the Economic Development Committee.
Fenn - Gave a report out from the Economic Development Committee and the TNOW meeting.
Martinez - Gave a report out from the Finance and Audit Committee meeting, and the status of the
business assistance program.
White - Gave a report out from the RCTC meeting, spoke to the significance of the motions made this
meeting to the future infrastructure of Beaumont.
Lara - Announced upcoming events.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Economic Development Committee report out and gave an update to the new businesses opening.
CITY TREASURER REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK REPORT
Spoke regarding election concerns raised.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
19. Status of Litigation
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Gave an update to the relocation of the vaccination site to the Chatigny Center.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM
ADJOURNMENT at 9:25 p.m.