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
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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 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.