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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
550 E. Sixth Street, Beaumont, CA
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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 5:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, Council Member Fenn, Council Member Santos,
Council Member Lara
Public Comments Regarding Closed Session
None
1. Conference with Labor Negotiators - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 City
Designated Representatives Interim City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs and Administrative
Services Director Kari Mendoza. Employee Organizations: SEIU
Motion by White
Second by Santos
To approve a MOU between SEIU and the City for the General Unit Employees
Approved by a unanimous vote.
2. Public Employee Appointment/Employment Pursuant To Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
Motion by Mayor White
Second by Council Member Fenn
To appoint Elizabeth Gibbs as City Manager.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
3. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. Agency
Designated Representative: Mayor Lloyd White
No discussion.
REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER at 6:15 p.m.
Present: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, Council Member Fenn, Council Member Santos,
Council Member Lara
Report out from Closed Session: see above
Action on any Closed Session Items: see above
Action of any Requests for Excused Absence: None
Pledge of Allegiance
Adjustments to the Agenda: None
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS/ RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation
2. Recognition of David Valdivia Sr. and David Valdivia Jr.
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
D. Rose - Owners of Marla's gave an update of their business and its current status regarding the fire
damages sustained.
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.
3. Approval of Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes dated June 21, 2022.
4. Ratification of Warrants
Recommended Action:
Ratify Warrants dated:
June 13, 2022
June 24, 2022
5. Authorize Mayor to Execute a Grant Deed and Lot Line Adjustment 2021-LLA-0028
Recommended Action:
Authorize the Mayor to execute grand deed and lot line adjustment 2021-
LLA-0028.
6. Canine Inspection Services Agreement 2022/23
Recommended Action:
Approve the agreement with the Beaumont Unified School District for
police canine search services.
7. Final Approval of Parcel Map No. 38090
Recommended Action:
Approve Parcel Map No. 38090 as it is in substantial conformance with the
approved tentative map and accept security agreement for survey
monuments.
8. Beaumont Unified School District Fingerprinting Agreement
Recommended Action:
Approve the Agreement with the Beaumont Unified School District for
livescan services.
10. Consideration of Re-Ratification of Local Emergency and Re-Authorizing the Use of
Teleconferencing to Conduct Public Meetings
Recommended Action:
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Beaumont Proclaiming a Local Emergency Persists,
Re-Ratifying the Proclamation of a State of Emergency by Executive Order
N-09-21, and Re-Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of the
Legislative Bodies of the City of Beaumont for the Period of July 19, 2022,
through August 16, 2022, Pursuant to Provisions of the Ralph M. Brown
Act.”
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Council Member Santos
To approve items 3-8 and item 10.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
9. Review of Local Emergency Declaration Established via the Adoption of City of Beaumont
Resolution No. 2020-07 Adopted on March 17, 2020
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
Second by Council Member Lara
To take no action and keep the existing declaration of emergency resolution in place.
Approved by a 4-1 vote
Ayes: Lara, Santos, Fenn, Martinez
Noes: White
ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
11. July 4, 2022, Fireworks Enforcement
Consensus to receive and file.
12. Resolution: Approving the Closing of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for Certain Land
Exempt from the Surplus Land Act (APNs: Portions of 418-190-004 and 418-190-005) with
Orum Capital
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor White
To waive the full reading and adopt by Title only “A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Beaumont, California, Approving the Closing of a Purchase and Sale Agreement
for Certain Land Exempt from the Surplus Land Act.”
Approved by a unanimous vote.
13. Resolution: Approving the Sale of Surplus Land (APNs 418-190-007, 418-140-028, 418-140-
029, and Portions of 418-190-004 and 418-190-005) with 5th Street Development, LLC
Motion by Mayor White
Second by Council Member Santos
To continue this item to the Closed Session of the next City Council Meeting.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
*Items 14, 15 and 16 were discussed and taken as one motion*
14. Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for Construction of New Signals and an Expanded
Railroad Crossing on Pennsylvania Avenue in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,069,018; and
Future Annual Maintenance Fees in the Amount of $21,550 Per Year
15. Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley Horn for the
Pennsylvania Avenue Widening Project, in an Amount Not to Exceed $131,615
16. Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with IDC Consulting Engineers,
Inc. for the Pennsylvania Grade Separation Project, in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,294,849
Motion by Mayor White
Second by Council Member Lara
To approve and sign the agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for construction of new
signals and an expanded railroad crossing on Pennsylvania Avenue in an amount not to
exceed $1,069,018; and future annual maintenance fees in the amount of $21,550 per
year.
and
To approve a third amendment to the professional services agreement with Kimley Horn
for the Pennsylvania Avenue Widening Project, in an amount not to exceed $131,615.
and
To approve a second amendment to the professional services agreement with IDC
Consulting Engineers, Inc. for the Pennsylvania Avenue Grade Separation Project, in an
amount not to exceed $1,294,849.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
17. Approval of Agreement with Intrensic, LLC for Body Worn Camera Services and Upgrade
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
Second by Council Member Lara
To approve the four-year agreement between the City of Beaumont and Intrensic, LLC
for Body Worn Camera Services and Upgrade in the total amount of $170,813.45.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
18. Approve the Purchase of Hon Accelerate Workstations in the Amount Not to Exceed
$169,683.29 from Bluespace Interiors and Authorize the City Manager to Sign Change Orders
in the Amount of $8,485 for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $178,168.29
Motion by Mayor White
Second by Council Member Santos
To approve the purchase of Hon Accelerate workstations in the amount not to exceed
$169,683.29 from Bluespace Interiors and authorize the City Manager to sign change
orders in the amount of $8,485 for a total amount not to exceed $178,168.29.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
19. Approve a Purchase Order in the Amount Not to Exceed $45,860 for M. Brey Electric, Inc. dba
MBE Construction for Electrical Maintenance at Stewart Park and Ratify a Maintenance
Agreement to M. Brey Electric, Inc. dba MBE Construction in the amount of $45,860
Motion by Mayor White
Second Council Member Fenn
To approve a Purchase Order for an amount not to exceed $45,860 for M. Brey Electric,
Inc. dba MBE Construction for electrical maintenance at Stewart Park and approve the
ratification of a Maintenance Services Agreement for a total amount of $45,860 for
electrical maintenance at Stewart Park.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
20. Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of June 2022
City Attorney John Pinkney recused himself on this item.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Partinez
Second by Council Member Lara
To approve invoices in the amount of $81,355.64.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
The next meeting will be held on August 10th.
CITY TREASURER REPORT
The next meeting will be held August 8th.
CITY CLERK REPORT
No report.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
21. Transportation Projects at a Glance
22. Department Project Schedule Updates - June 2022
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- City Staff First Aid and Safety Discussion
- Summer Concert Series Discussion
COUNCIL REPORTS
Lara - Attended a ribbon cutting for Little Wishes, Big Hearts, thanked staff for the success of Rangel
Park renovations.
Santos - Thanked staff for the success of the 4th of July event, and attended a League of Ca Cities
event.
Fenn - Gave a report out from the TNOW meeting.
Martinez - Gave a report out from meetings with BCVWD and SGPWA (water agencies).
White - Gave a report out from RCTC, and congratulated Elizabeth Gibbs on her appointment as City
Manager.
ADJOURNMENT at 8:12 p.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 2, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.,
unless otherwise posted.