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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCC Minutes 10.18.2022 1 CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION MINUTES October 18, 2022 Closed Session: 5:00 PM Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM 550 E. Sixth Street, Beaumont, CA 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 _____________________________________________________________________ CLOSED SESSION A. CALL TO ORDER at 5:00 p.m. Present: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, Council Member Fenn, Council Member Santos, Council Member Lara. Call to Order at 5:00 p.m. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION No comments B.1 Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Mileena Garcia et al. (Case number 5:22-cv-1629-SSS(KKx)) Motion by Mayor White Second by Council Member Lara Motion to defend the case Approved by a unanimous vote C. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION 2 REGULAR SESSION D. CALL TO ORDER at 6:01 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 – Mayor White will be recusing himself on Item H1 E. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE F. 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. D. Castaldo - Spoke on the importance of representation of the residents of Beaumont. D. Carlson - Spoke to the need of additional baseball fields with the population of Beaumont. G. 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. Motion by Council Member Santos Second by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez To approve the consent calendar Approved by a unanimous vote G.1 Ratification of Warrants 3 Ratify Warrants dated: September 27, 2022 October 3, 2022 G.2 Approval of Minutes Approve Minutes dated October 4, 2022. G.3 Accept Public Improvements and Exonerate Maintenance Bond Accept the public improvements, authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Acceptance, and authorize staff to issue a bond exoneration letter for maintenance bonds for (Project / Bond Number / Improvement): • Parcel Map No. 34209/ 107366940/ Traffic Signal, Signing, & Striping G.4 Agreement for Sharing Cost of State Highway Electrical Facilities Between the State of California and the City of Beaumont Cost-sharing agreement for the cost of operating and maintaining flashing- beacons traffic-signals, traffic-signal systems, safety-lighting, and sign- lighting between the City of Beaumont and Department of Transportation. Authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Sharing Cost of State Highway Electrical Facilities between the State of California and the City of Beaumont. G.5 A Resolution of the City of Beaumont Authorizing the Mayor to Accept the Offer of Dedication for Public Street and Road Purposes Along Highland Springs Avenue Offer of dedication for right-of-way along Highland Springs Avenue, between Eighth Street and Sixth Street. Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of The City of Beaumont Authorizing the Mayor to Accept the Offer of Dedication for Public Street and Road Purposes Along Highland Springs Avenue” and Approve the Certificate of Acceptance.” G.6 Authorize Staff to Issue a Bond Exoneration Letter for Performance and Payment Bonds and Accept Maintenance Bonds Tract Map No 27971-6 and -8 Sewer Improvements 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. 27971-6 / 1154351 / Sewer / 1154351-M Tract Map No. 27971-8 / 1154353 / Sewer / 1154353-M 4 G.7 Consideration of Re-Authorizing the Use of Teleconferencing to Conduct Public Meetings To continue the use of teleconferencing for a 30-day period through November 15, 2022. 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 September 20, 2022, through October 18, 2022, Pursuant to Provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act.” H. PUBLIC HEARINGS Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only. H.1 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Specific Plan (SP2021-0005), Tentative Parcel Map 38223 (PM2021-0009), General Plan Amendment (PLAN2021-0656), Plot Plan (PP2021-0388), Plot Plan (PP2021-0390), Plot Plan (PP2021-0391), Environmental Impact Report (En A request by Exeter Cherry Valley Land LLC for a General Plan Amendment (GPA), Specific Plan (SP), Tentative Parcel Map (TPM), Plot Plans (PP) and Environmental Assessment to change approximately 200 acres of residentially zoned property to commercial, industrial and open space. Mayor White recused himself due to the conflict of interest of his home being in close proximity to the project. Staff Report given by Planning Manager Carole Kendrick Applicant Presentation given by Andrew Greybar Public Comment opened at 6:52 P.M. R. Roy - Spoke in opposition to the project and health concerns J. Huggins - Spoke in support of the project for local work. E. Ustation - Spoke in opposition of the project and its proximity to residents J. Gregor - Spoke in support of the project representing a construction union J. Light - As a resident spoke in support of the project and the monies for traffic relief. D. Castaldo - Stated that the project should be built in the industrial area. J. Ramey - Spoke in opposition considering the Planning Commission recommends denial. J. Jameson - Resident spoke in opposition of the project and prefers 5 residential. A. Zamora - Representing a construction union and spoke in support. M. Daniel - Spoke in opposition of the location of the project. J. Baiz - Spoke in support of the project and the jobs it will provide. B. Quisenberry - Spoke in support. A. Sanchez - Spoke in support of the project for local jobs. K. Winkelman - Spoke in support of the projects for traffic relief. D. Hansen - Spoke in support of the project for traffic improvements. Z. Owens - Spoke in support of the project for local jobs. S. Rutledge - Spoke in opposition of the project and its impact to the community. M. Santana - Spoke in opposition of the project and its health concerns. P. Wayne - Spoke in opposition and requested a one-year warehouse moratorium. S. Geiser - Spoke in opposition due to the location. R. Thompson - Spoke in opposition and its negative impact to property value. J. Gutierrez - As a resident spoke in opposition due to health concerns. E. Boal - Spoke in opposition to the project. J. Sisley - Spoke in support for the project local jobs. A. Ocampo - Spoke in support of the project for local jobs. J. Vier - Spoke in opposition of the project. D. McClellon - Spoke in support of the project. J. Munoz - Spoke in support of the project and the retail it will bring. J. Scott - Spoke in support of the project for local jobs. D. Gayer - Spoke in opposition considering the Planning Commission recommendation to deny. L. Smilac - Spoke in opposition of the project. E. Morgan - Spoke in opposition due to location. A. Colindres - Spoke in opposition due to location R. Lugan - Spoke in support of the project and the local jobs. L. Steelman - Spoke in opposition of the project. T. Weaver - Spoke in opposition of the project and its health concerns. P. Sierra - Spoke in opposition of the project and the impacts to the air quality. M. Stamper - Spoke in support of the project. J. Lee - Spoke in concern of the water supply. Brianna - Spoke in support due to its proximity to the freeway. E. Lopez - Spoke in support of the project for local jobs. J. Radillo - Spoke in support of the project for local jobs. C. Espinoza - Spoke in support of the project for local jobs. P. Delgadillo - Spoke in support of the project for local jobs. 6 A. Alonso - Spoke in support of the project. E. Rutherford - Spoke in opposition of the location of the project. E. Rodriguez - Spoke in opposition of the project. J. Wilson - Spoke in opposition of the project due to the location and health concerns. B. Ball - Spoke in opposition considering the Planning Commission recommendation to deny. J. Rodriguez - Surveyed the community and spoke to the common topic of traffic concerns and supports the project. City of Calimesa - Expressed concerns with outstanding questions for the applicant. Adams Broadwell - Representing CARE CA spoke in support of the project. J. Garcia - Spoke in support of the project. R. Breeden - Spoke in opposition R. Viera - Spoke in opposition of the project. C. Gutierrez - Spoke in opposition. Public Comments Closed at 9:12 p.m. Motion by Council Member Lara Second by Council Member Santos Not Certify the Environmental Impact Report (PLAN2021-0017); Not Adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations; Not Adopt General Plan Amendment (PLAN2021-0656); Not Adopt Specific Plan (SP2021-0005); Not Approve Tentative Parcel Map 38223 (PM2021- 0009); and Not Approve Plot Plans PP2021-0388, PP2021-0390 and PP2021-0391 and Not Approve the Development Agreement Approved by a unanimous vote I. ACTION ITEMS Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only. I.1 Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of September 2022 Approve invoices in the amount of $113,859.40 Motion by Council Member Lara Second by Council Member Fenn Approved by a unanimous vote J. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION None K. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE 7 Economic Development Committee Report Out and City Council Direction No report. L. CITY TREASURER REPORT Finance and Audit Committee Report Out and City Council Direction No report. M. CITY CLERK REPORT Update of Public Records Request for the month of September. N. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT No report. O. CITY MANAGER REPORT O.1 Parks Grants Announcement of 1:1 parks grants that have been attained. O.2 Department Project Schedule Updates - Sept 2022 P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None Q. COUNCIL REPORTS Lara - Thanked staff for the successful Monster Mash event. Santos- Thanked staff for the successful Monster Mash event. Fenn - No report. Martinez - No report. White - Absent. R. ADJOURNMENT at 11:07 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 November 1, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.