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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCC Minutes 07.20.2021 CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION 550 E. 6th Street, Beaumont, CA Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Closed Session: 5:00 PM | Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packets are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office at 550 E. 6th Street during normal business hours 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 Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation-Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) City of Beaumont v. Urban Logic Consultants, Inc. et. al RIC 1707201 C/W RIC1712042 No reportable action. 3. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Pending Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) - One Case: United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California Re: The Preserve, LLC as Debtor (Case No. 2:10-bk-18429-BB) No reportable action. 4. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Pending Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) - One Case: San Timoteo Watershed Authority v. City of Banning et.al. (Case No. RIC389197) No reportable action. Adjourn to Regular Session REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER at 6:06 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: None Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Approval / Adjustments to the Agenda: None 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. R. Berg - Expressed concerns regarding the renovations at Stewart Park and concerns of illegal fireworks. 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: June 3, 2021 June 17, 2021 July 1, 2021 2. Approval of Minutes Recommended Action: Approve minutes dated: June 15, 2021 June 29, 2021 3. FY2021 General Fund and Wastewater Fund Budget to Actual through June 2021 Recommended Action: Receive and file the attached report. 5. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Designating the Entire Month of July as Parks and Recreation Month Recommended Action: Waive the full reading and adopt by title only “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont designating the entire month of July as Parks and Recreation Month.” 6. Approve Amendments to the ERMAC Joint Powers Agreement Recommended Action: Approve amendments to the ERMAC Joint Powers Agreement. 7. Canine Inspection Services Agreement with Beaumont Unified School District for the 2021/22 School Year Recommended Action: Approve the agreement with the Beaumont Unified School District to provide Beaumont Police Department Canine Inspection Services for the 2021/22 school year. 8. Declaration of Surplus Beaumont Police Department Property Recommended Action: Approve the auctioning of the identified surplus property. 9. Request for Destruction of Retention Met Records Recommended Action: Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City of Beaumont Authorizing Destruction of Certain Records in Accordance with the Records Retention Schedule Adopted by City Council.” 10. Approve the Purchase of a Replacement Grinder Cartridge for the Headworks Screenings Washer at the Wastewater Treatment Plant Recommended Action: Approve the purchase of a replacement grinder in the amount of $33,961.31. Motion by Council Member Martinez Second by Mayor Pro Tem White To approve items 1-3 and 5-10, excluding Item 4, for public comment. Approved by a unanimous vote. 4. Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Adding Chapter 17.11.150 “Storage Facilities” to the Beaumont Municipal Code Public Comment opened D. Castaldo - Thanked Council for their collaborative effort on this ordinance. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White Second by Council Member Santos To waive the full second reading and adopt by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont adding Chapter 17.11.150 ‘Storage Facilities’ to the Beaumont Municipal Code.” Approved by a unanimous vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only. 11. Notice of Appeal Hearing from Final Order of Hearing Panel and Order to Abate Public Nuisance: Code Case 001038-2020 1421 Faircliff Street (APN 428-100-028) Appeal Hearing opened at 6:15 p.m. City Clerk gave an oath for affirmation of individuals speaking into the record to the following: Christina Taylor Pedro Rico Jack Huntsman Mike Almandinger Todd Parton Ezekwesili Iloputaife Nneka Iloputaife A hearing was conducted giving staff and the appellants opportunity to present information to City Council. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White Second by Mayor Lara To affirm the order of the Appeal Board and give direction to staff to prepare a resolution allowing time to correct and to continue the hearing to August 3, 2021. Approved by a unanimous vote. Public Comment Period for items not on the agenda re-opened. R. Cabrera - Expressed concerns regarding sidewalk improvements needed on Eighth Street between Xenia and Highland Springs. 12. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for a Proposed Amendment to Table 17.03- 3 “Permitted Uses in Base Zone Districts” of the Beaumont Municipal Code Adding Additional Permitted Uses and Addition of Definitions to Chapter 17.14.030 Public Hearing opened at 8:43 p.m. No comments Public Hearing closed at 8:44 p.m. Motion by Council Member Martinez Second by Council Member Santos To waive the first full reading and approve by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California Amending Table 17.03-3 ‘Permitted Uses for Base Zone Districts’ and Amending Chapter 17.14.030 ‘Definitions’ of The Beaumont Municipal Code.” Approved by a unanimous vote. 13. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Review for the Pennsylvania Avenue Widening Project between First Street and Sixth Street Public Hearing opened at 8:47 p.m. R. Roy - Questions and concerns of bike lanes needing to be included. Motion by Mayor Lara Second by Council Member Fenn To continue the item to the August 17, 2021, City Council Meeting. Approved by a unanimous vote. ACTION ITEMS Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only. 14. Annual Resolution Directing the Riverside County Auditor-Controller to Place the Levy of Special Taxes for the City's Community Facilities Districts on the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 County Tax Roll Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White Second by Mayor Lara To waive the full reading and adopt by title only “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Levying the Special Tax in Community Facilities Districts No. 93-1, 2016-1, 2016-2, 2016-3, 2016-4, 2018-1 and 2019-1 and Directing the County Auditor to Collect the Same on the Tax Rolls (93-1, 2016-1, 2016-2, 2016-3, 2016-4, 2018- 1 and 2019-1), excluding improvement areas 18, 14, 14B, 9 and 17A. Approved by a unanimous vote. Mayor Pro Tem White recused due to owning property within the improvement area. Motion by Council Member Martinez 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, California, Levying the Special Tax in Community Facilities Districts No. 93-1 (IA 18) and Directing the County Auditor to Collect the Same on the Tax Rolls (IA 18).” Approved by a 4-0 vote. Ayes: Santos, Fenn, Martinez, Lara Recused: White Council Members Fenn and Santos recused due to owning property within the improvement areas. Motion by Mayor Lara Second by Council Member Martinez To waive the full reading and adopt by title only “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Levying the Special Tax in Community Facilities Districts No. 93-1 (IA 14 and 14B) and Directing the County Auditor to Collect the Same on the Tax Rolls (IA 14 and 14B).” Approved by a 3-0 vote. Ayes: Martinez, White, Lara Recused: Santos, Fenn Council Member Martinez recused due to owning property within the improvement area. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White Second by Mayor Lara To waive the full reading and adopt by title only “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Levying the Special Tax in Community Facilities Districts No. 93-1 (IA 9) and Directing the County Auditor to Collect the Same on the Tax Rolls (IA 9).” Approved by a 4-0 vote. Ayes: Santos, Fenn, White, Lara Recused: Martinez Council Member Santos recused due to owning a property within the improvement area. Motion by Council Member Fenn Second by Mayor Lara To waive the full reading and adopt by title only “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Levying the Special Tax in Community Facilities Districts No. 93-1 (IA 17A) and Directing the County Auditor to Collect the Same on the Tax Rolls (IA 17A).” Approved by a 4-0 vote. Ayes: Fenn, Martinez, White, Lara Recused: Santos Agenda Adjustment to hear Item 20. 20. Award a Professional Services Agreement to LPA, Inc. for the City of Beaumont Police Station Feasibility Study (PS-01) in an Amount Not to Exceed $157,010 and authorize the City Manager to Sign Change Orders in the Amount of $20,000 for a Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $177,010 Motion by Mayor Lara Second by Council Member Fenn To award a Professional Services Agreement to LPA, Inc., for the City of Beaumont Police Station Feasibility Study (PS-01) in an amount not to exceed $157,010 and authorize the City Manager to sign change orders in the amount of $20,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $177,010. Approved by a unanimous vote. 15. Housing Element Update Presentation Public Comment opened R. Roy - Expressed concerns regarding accessory dwelling unit requirements. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White Second by Mayor Lara To receive and file. Approved by a unanimous vote. 16. City Branding/Identity Initiative Phase 2 Draft Design and Creative Briefs Public comment period opened R. Roy - Expressed concerns regarding the tile design presented. City Council gave feedback and asked for edits to be brought back for Council review. 17. Authorize the Mayor to Execute the Notice of Completion Document for the 2020 Mid-Year Street Enhancement Project (CIP R-05) and Record the Notice of Completion Documents with the Riverside County Clerk Recorder’s Office Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White Second by Council Member Santos To authorize the Mayor to Execute the Notice of Completion Document for the 2020 Mid- Year Street Enhancement Project (CIP R-05), and record the Notice of Completion Documents with the Riverside County Clerk Recorder’s Office. Approved by a unanimous vote. 18. City Council Direction for the Installation of Protected Left Turn Signal Phasing at the Intersection of Sixth Street and Beaumont Avenue, and Authorization to Pre-Purchase Four 24-4-100(N) Signal Poles and Mast Arms for Intersection Improvements in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White Second by Mayor Lara Provide City staff direction to install protected/permissive signal improvements at the intersection of Sixth Street and Beaumont Avenue; and authorize the pre-purchase of four 24-4-100(N) signal poles and mast arms for intersection improvements at Sixth Street and Beaumont Avenue, and First Street and Beaumont Avenue in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Approved by a unanimous vote. 19. Approval of the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with NV5 for Public Works Inspection, Plan Checking, and Surveying Motion by Mayor Lara Second by Mayor Pro Tem White To approve of the first amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with NV5 for public works inspection, plan checking, and surveying, and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment on behalf of the City. Approved by a unanimous vote. 21. Police Department Vehicle Purchases Motion by Council Member Martinez Second by Mayor Lara To authorize staff to purchase five Ford Police Interceptor Sport Utility Vehicles in the total amount of $195,114.35 from National Auto Fleet Group; Authorize staff to purchase emergency equipment and installation for the Ford Police Interceptor Sport Utility Vehicles, in an amount not to exceed $60,664.20 from 10-8 Retrofit; Authorize staff to purchase and install vehicle graphics in the amount of $2,735; and approve the removal of emergency equipment and sell or auction five Ford Police Interceptor Sport Utility Vehicles at a cost not to exceed $3,675. Approved by a unanimous vote. 22. Police Department Purchase of Clean Air Vehicles Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White Second by Council Member Santos To authorize City staff to purchase one Tesla Model Y Long Range SUV and one Tesla Model 3 Standard Range sedan for a total of $101,018, and authorize the purchase and installation of emergency equipment for these vehicles in an amount not to exceed $12,000 to 10-8 Retrofit, Inc. Approved by a unanimous vote. 23. Direction to City Staff on Proposed Changes to Beaumont Municipal Code Section 17.07 - Signs City Council gave direction to City staff to make edits on proposed changes to Municipal Code Section 17.07 – Signs and bring back for review. 24. Approval of Invoice from Riverside County Fire Department for Third Quarter Fire Services Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White Second by Mayor Lara To approve payment of the FY2021 Third Quarter Fire Services invoice from Riverside County Fire Department in the amount of $938,051.98. Approved by a unanimous vote. 25. Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of June 2021 City Attorney John Pinkney recused himself for this item. Motion by Mayor Lara Second by Council Member Martinez To approve invoices in the amount of $122,957.45. Approved by a unanimous vote. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION Discussion of legislation, including SB12. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE No report. CITY TREASURER REPORT Finance and Audit Committee Report Out and City Council Direction to move forward with the tasks suggested. CITY CLERK REPORT Gave an update of the Public Records Requests for the month of June. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT 26. List of Pending Litigation Against the City CITY MANAGER REPORT CA American Planning Association recognized the City for their General Plan Update. 27. Department Projects Schedule Updates - June 2021 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - Sidewalk improvements on Eighth St. as presented by the speaker in public comments. COUNCIL REPORTS Santos - No report. Fenn - Gave a report out from the T-Now Meeting with Southern California Gas Co. Martinez - Gave a report out from the Finance and Audit Committee, and the RCA meeting. White - Attended the RCTC meeting, gave a report out from the Chamber Breakfast. Lara - Attended the WRCOG email, two of the City park pop up events, and thanked staff for the Fourth of July event and the volunteers that helped with the event and road closures. Thanked the Beaumont PD for their response to calls on the Fourth. ADJOURNMENT at 12:30 a.m. The next regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council, Beaumont Financing Authority, the Beaumont Successor Agency (formerly RDA), the Beaumont Utility Authority, the Beaumont Parking Authority and the Beaumont Public Improvement Agency is scheduled for Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise posted.