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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
550 E. Sixth Street, Beaumont, CA
Tuesday, August 02, 2022
Closed Session: 5:00 PM | Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM
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MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM
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 Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8: Property: APNs 418-190-006, 418-190-007; 418-140-028; 418-140-029; and
Portions of 418-190-004 and 418-190-005. Agency Negotiator: City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs.
Negotiating Parties are City of Beaumont as Seller and 5th Street Development, LLC as
Potential Buyer. Under Negotiation are Price and Terms
No reportable action.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(d)(1): In the Matter of the Appeal of Membership Determination of James J.
Gregg & City of Beaumont, OAH No. 201807055.1
No reportable action.
3. Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Title:
City Manager.
No reportable action.
4. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure to Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and/or(3) Regarding Bid Protest Related
to Westside Fire Station Project
No reportable action.
Adjourn to Regular Session
REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER at 6:19 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: Move item 22 after the Consent Calendar.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS/ RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Proclamation - Purple Heart Day
2. Cherry Festival Association Presentation to City Council
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
None
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 July 19, 2022.
4. Ratification of Warrants
Recommended Action:
Ratify Warrants dated:
June 30, 2022
July 11, 2022
5. Accept Security Agreement and Performance and Payment Bonds for (Project / Bond Number
/ Improvement):
Plot Plan No. 2019-0223 / 674215565 / Streets
Recommended Action:
Accept Security Agreement and Performance and Payment Bonds for
(Project / Bond number / Improvement):
• Plot Plan No. 2019-0223 / 674215565 / Streets
6. Authorize Staff to Issue a Bond Exoneration Letter for Performance and Payment Bonds, and
Accept Maintenance Bonds
Recommended Action:
Authorize City staff to issue a Bond Exoneration Letter for Performance
and Payment Bonds and Accept Maintenance Bonds for (Project / Bond
Number / Improvement / Maintenance Bond Number):
• Tract Map No. 37426 / 0216988 / Street / 0216988-M
• Tract Map No. 31462-7 / PB00535000069 / Monuments
• Tract Map No. 31462-7/ PB00535000068 / Street, Sewer, & Storm Drain /
PB00535000068-M
7. Adopt Resolution of the City Council Ordering the Collection of Weed Abatement Charges and
Directing the County Auditor to Collect Such Fees on the Tax Rolls
Recommended Action:
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only “A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Ordering the Collection of
Weed Abatement Charges and Directing the County Auditor to Collect Such
Fees on the Tax Rolls.”
8. Approve the Second Amendment of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Chemical Supply
Contract with HASA, Inc.
Recommended Action:
Approve a second amendment to the Chemical Supply Agreement with
HASA, Inc., extending the duration of the contract for one year and
agreeing to the adjusted rates as outlined in the amendment.
9. Approve the Second Amendment of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Chemical Supply
Contract with NorthStar Chemical
Recommended Action:
Approve a second amendment to the Chemical Supply Agreement with
NorthStar Chemical with any non-substantive changes made by the City
Attorney consisting of a one-year extension of the existing contract for the
supply of the listed chemicals with adjusted quarterly rates as outlined, not
to exceed the Producer Price Index by Commodity for chemicals, currently
running at 16%.
10. Amendment to the Perricone Juices Pretreatment Facilities Agreement with an Extension until
December 31, 2023
Recommended Action:
Approve an amendment to the Perricone Juices Pretreatment Facilities
Agreement, granting an extension to December 31, 2023, including a
$3.24/HCF rate for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, and a $3.41/HCF rate
for the period of July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Santos
To approve the Consent Calendar
Approved by a unanimous vote.
11. Discussion on a Proposed Land Use Management Policy for Logistics, Warehouse,
Distribution and Other Similar Industrial Development
Public Comments:
M. Daniel - (written comment) Commended Council on the development of a policy, and
pointed out some concerns.
E. Morgan - (written comment) Pointed out specific concerns within the draft.
T. Johnson - Spoke to concerns on new warehouses within the City
B. Blankenship - Concerned with some of the conditions listed within the policy.
S. Mehlman - Asked for additional clarification within the policy.
S. Ramey - Spoke to current traffic concerns within the City.
Discussion and direction to staff to make modifications to the draft policy.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
12. Public Hearing to Consider the Placement of Delinquent Sewer Service Charges on The
Property Tax Roll
Public Hearing opened at 7:57 p.m.
C. Peters - Protested the sewer charges for his property and protested the placement of
his charges on the tax roll.
Public Hearing closed at 8:01 p.m.
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, Authorizing the Collection of Delinquent Sewage Service
Fees and Charges on the Property Tax Roll,” with the modification of removing the
protested accounts.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
13. Public Hearing to Consider the Placement of Delinquent Solid Waste Handling Service
Charges on The Property Tax Roll
Public Hearing opened at 8:09 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 8:09 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
Second by Council Member Fenn
To waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Beaumont, California, Authorizing the Collection of Delinquent Solid Waste
Handling Service Charges on the Property Tax Roll.”
Approved by a unanimous vote.
ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
14. Update from Mayor Pro Tem Martinez on Delivering the Letter Regarding “Failure to Represent
the Residents of Beaumont” to the County of Riverside Board of Supervisors
Received. No action taken.
15. Authorize Employment Contract with City Manager
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Fenn
To approve the employment agreement with Elizabeth Gibbs and authorize the Mayor to
sign the agreement.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
16. Approval of Compensation Plan and Salary Table
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
Second by Mayor White
To approve of the Compensation Plan and Salary Table.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
17. 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 2022-2023 County Tax Roll
Motion by Mayor White
Second by Council Member Fenn
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, 2019-1 and 2021-1 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, 2019-1 and 2021-1).”
Approved by a unanimous vote.
Mayor White recused himself on the adoption of this resolution due to his residence
being within improvement area 18.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Council Member 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 18) and Directing the County Auditor to Collect the Same on the Tax Rolls
(IA 18)”
Approved by a 4-0 vote
Recused: White
Council Members Fenn and Santos recused themselves on the adoption of this
resolution due to their residences being within improvement areas 14 and 14B.
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, 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
Recused: Fenn, Santos
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez recused himself on the adoption of this resolution due to his
residence being within improvement area 9.
Motion by Mayor 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, 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
Recused: Martinez
Council Member Santos recused himself on the adoption of this resolution due to his
residence being within improvement area 17A.
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, 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
Recused: Santos
18. Award a Public Works Agreement to Kemcorp Construction Inc. for Construction of Westside
Fire Station CIP 2018-028
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor White
To waive all minor bid irregulates and award a public works agreement to Kemcorp
Construction Inc. for construction of Westside Fire Station CIP 2018-028 in an amount
not to exceed $7,475,000; and, authorize the City Manager to sign change orders up to
an additional $638,500 for a total construction budget of $8,113,500.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
19. Update on Veterans and First Responders Memorial Plaza Improvement Project
Consensus to receive and fle the concept and authorize staff to proceed with a Request
for Proposal for Professional Services of a Landscape Architect for full design of the
plaza to include engineered plans and complete construction documents.
20. Banking Services Contract
Motion by Mayor White
Second by Council Member Fenn
To authorize the Mayor to sign the contract and authorize the City Manager to sign any
associated agreements between the City and Wells Fargo to provide continuity of
banking services needed to ensure timely processing of financial activities.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
21. Traffic Mitigation Measures for Veile Avenue at Sixth Street
Consensus to use a phased approach with signage of existing truck route and monitor
for six months, then report back to City Council.
22. Review and Discussion of Continuing or Rescinding Local Emergency Declaration Established
via the Adoption of City of Beaumont Resolution No. 2020-07 Adopted on March 17, 2020
Motion by Mayor White
Second by Council Member Fenn
To rescind Resolution No. 2020-07.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
No report, next meeting will be August 10th.
CITY TREASURER REPORT
Next meeting will be August 8th.
CITY CLERK REPORT
No report.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
23. Park Projects at a Glance
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
COUNCIL REPORTS
Lara – Attended the Touch a Truck event
Santos – No report.
Fenn – Attended the Banning Opportunity Village ribbon cutting
Martinez - Attended Land Use Mitigation Committee meeting
White – No report.
ADJOURNMENT at 10:51 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 16, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.,
unless otherwise posted.