HomeMy Public PortalAboutCC Minutes 09.21.2021
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
550 E. 6th Street, Beaumont, CA
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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 Lara, Mayor Pro Tem White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Fenn
Absent: Council Member Santos
Public Comments Regarding Closed Session
No comments
1. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (One potential case)
No reportable action.
2. 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.
Adjourn to Regular Session
REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER at 6:01 p.m.
Present: Mayor Lara, Mayor Pro Tem White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Fenn,
Council Member Santos (in attendance at 6:45 p.m.)
Report out from Closed Session
Action on any Closed Session Items
Action of any Requests for Excused Absence
Pledge of Allegiance
Adjustments to the Agenda: None
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Mayor Lara has a conflict of interest with Items 4 and 10.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/ RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Recognition of Gilbert Krieter - 36 Years of Service with the City of Beaumont
2. Proclamation - Knights of Columbus, Pledge of Allegiance
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.
J. Morrison - Concerns regarding illegal fireworks before and after the Fourth of July.
B. Ball - Written comment explained an added per diem being considered for the members of the
San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency and asked Council to submit a comment of opposition to their
public hearing.
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. Ratification of Warrants
Recommended Action:
Ratify Warrants dated:
September 2, 2021
September 9, 2021
5. Third Amendment to the Contract with Lisa Wise Consulting for a One-Year Contract
Extension for Continued Work on the Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update
Recommended Action:
Approve a one-year contract extension with Lisa Wise Consulting for
ongoing work on the City’s Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update.
6. Notice of Termination to T-Mobile Regarding a Communication Site Lease Agreement dated
May 13, 1996
Recommended Action:
City staff recommends that the City Council direct the City Manager to
provide written notice to T-Mobile of the City of Beaumont’s intention to
terminate the Communication Site Lease Agreement dated May 13, 1996.
7. Density Bonus Agreement Between the City of Beaumont and LINC-Beaumont 2 LP Related to
Plot Plan PP2019-0223
Recommended Action:
Approve the Density Bonus Agreement between the City of Beaumont and
LINC-Beaumont 2 Apts LP.
8. Ratification of Emergency Repair Costs to Four Seasons Lift Station Pump
Recommended Action:
Ratify the cost of emergency repairs completed and paid to Evans Hydro in an
amount not to exceed $36,820.89.
9. FY2022 General Fund and Wastewater Fund Budget to Actual through August 2021
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the attached reports.
Request to pull Item 4 to approve seperate.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Council Member Martinez
To approve Items 3, 5 through 9, excluding Item 4.
Recused: Mayor Lara
Absent: Council Member Santos
Mayor Lara recused himself due to a conflict of interest with Item No. 4
4. Second Reading of Ordinance Rescinding All Prior Approvals for the Legacy Highlands
Specific Plan Project
Recommended Action:
Waive the full second reading and adopt by title only, “An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Decertifying the Final Environmental
Impact Report; Rescinding Adoption of Findings Statement of Overriding
Considerations, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Specific Plan No.
07-02, Pre-Zoning Ordinance No. 924, Development Agreement Ordinance No.
925, and Request for the Local Agency Formation Commission to Initiate
Annexation Proceedings as to the Legacy Highlands Specific Plan, Site Plan,
Land Division, Annexation, Pre-Zoning and Zoning.”
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Council Member Fenn
To waive the full second reading and adopt by title only, “An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Decertifying the Final Environmental Impact
Report; Rescinding Adoption of Findings Statement of Overriding Considerations,
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Specific Plan No. 07-02, Pre-Zoning
Ordinance No. 924, Development Agreement Ordinance No. 925, and Request for the
Local Agency Formation Commission to Initiate Annexation Proceedings as to the
Legacy Highlands Specific Plan, Site Plan, Land Division, Annexation, Pre-Zoning and
Zoning.”
Approved by a 3-0 vote
Recused: Mayor Lara
Absent: Council Member Santos
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
10. Public Hearing and Consideration of Resolution Denying Certification of Final Partially
Recirculated EIR for the Legacy Highlands Specific Plan Project
Mayor Lara recused himself due to a conflict of interest with the item.
Public Hearing opened at 6:24 p.m.
J. Munoz - Representing SWRCC carpenters uion asked that local union contractors be used
for the project.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Council Member Fenn
To continue the public hearing to the regular City Council meeting of November 2, 2021.
Approved by a 3-0 vote
Recused: Mayor Lara
Absent: Council Member Santos
11. Public Hearing and Consideration of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont
Amending Table 17.03-3 “Permitted Uses in Base Zone Districts”; Amending Table 17.19-1
“Permitted Uses for Downtown Base Zone Districts”; Amending Chapter 17.14.030
“Definitions” of The Beaumont Municipal Code and Adding Chapter 17.04.41 Performance
Standards for Tire Stores and Tire Repair Facilities
Public Hearing opened at 6:34 p.m
Public Hearing closed at 6:34 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Mayor Lara
To waive the First Full Reading and Adopt by Title Only and Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Beaumont Amending Table 17.03-3 “Permitted Uses in Base Zone
Districts”; Amending Table 17.19-1 “Permitted Uses for Downtown Base Zone
Districts”; Amending Chapter 17.14.030 “Definitions” of The Beaumont Municipal Code
and Adding Chapter 17.04.41 Tires to the Beaumont Municipal Code.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
Absent: Council Member Santos
12. Public Hearing and Consideration of (PLAN2021-0625) Partial Assignment and Assumption of
a Development Agreement Related to the Development of a Portion of the Fairway Canyon
Development (Assessor Parcel Numbers: 413-790-010 and a Portion of 413-790-042) Located
in the Oak Valley and SCPGA Golf Course Specific Plan, North of San Timoteo Canyon Road,
West of Tukwet Canyon Parkway
Public Hearing opened at 6:41 p.m.
Public Hearing closed at 6:41 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Mayor Lara
To waive the first full reading and adopt by title only “An Ordinance of the City Council
of the City of Beaumont adopting the Partial Assignment and Assumption of
Development Agreement between the City of Beaumont and Meritage Homes, LLC.”
Approved by a 4-0 vote
Abstain: Council Member Santos
13. Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution for the First Amendment to the Five-Year FY
22-26 Capital Improvement Plan
Public Hearing opened at 6:53 p.m.
Public Hearing closed at 6:53 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
2021/2022-2024-2026.”
Approved by a unanimous vote
ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
14. FY2022 Mid-Year Budget Amendment No. 2 to the Capital Improvement Program, Wastewater
and General Fund
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Council Member Martinez
To approve two new positions within the Wastewater Fund, approve one new position
split between the Wastewater Fund and General Fund, approve the Capital Improvement
Plan budget adjustments as outlined in Attachment A, and approve Wastewater
Operating and Capital budget adjustments as outlined in Attachment B.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
15. CalPERS Pension Update
Consensus of Council to direct staff to further consider options to address pension
costs, provide guidance to staff.
16. Approval of Invoice from Riverside County Fire Department for Fourth Quarter Fire Services
Fiscal Year 2021
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Mayor Lara
To approve payment of the FY 2021 Fourth Quarter Fire Services invoice from Riverside
County Fire Department in the amount of $838,766.59.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
17. Review of Local Emergency Declaration Established via the Adoption of City of
Beaumont Resolution No. 2020-07 Adopted on March 17, 2020
Consensus to take no action on the current resolution of local emergency declaration.
18. Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of August 2021
City Attorney John Pinkney recused due to conflict of interest
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Mayor Lara
To approve invoices in the amount of $95,418.60.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
Community Development Director, Christina Taylor gave an update of signed bills.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Economic Development Committee Meeting report out.
CITY TREASURER REPORT
No report.
CITY CLERK REPORT
No report.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
19. Department Project Schedule Updates - August 2021
Department Project Schedule Updates - August 2021
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Presentation of preparation for next year's illegal firework issue. Requested by Council
Member Fenn and Mayor Pro Tem White.
Question of Council and Staff regarding policy of weighing in on policies of other agencies.
Requested by Council Member Fenn.
Homeless programs. Requested by Mayor Pro Tem White.
Protected left turn on 1st street and Highland Springs. Requested by Mayor Pro Tem White.
Requiring minimum roadway widths and set backs on tract homes as design standards.
Requested by Mayor Lara.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Santos - no report
Fenn - no report
Martinez - Gave a report out of the Finance and Audit Committee Meeting, the RCA meeting,
Congratulated the Beaumont Football team.
White - Gave an update to the Park District future park status and will be providing feedback on the
questeions that Council posed.
Lara - No report
ADJOURNMENT 7:50 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, October 5, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.,
unless otherwise posted.