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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
April 4, 2023
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
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CLOSED SESSION
A. CALL TO ORDER at 5:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem Fenn, Council Member Lara, Council
Member Voigt, Council Member White
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
None.
B.1 Conference with Legal Counsel re Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant
to Government Code 54956.9(d)(4)
One Potential Case.
No reportable action.
B.2 Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8.
Property Description: Address: 252 W. Fourth Street. Agency Negotiator:
City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs or her designee. Negotiating Parties: City of
Beaumont as potential lessee and Fourth Street Industrial Park as
potential lessor. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms.
No reportable action.
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B.3 Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957 Title: City Manager
Non reportable action.
B.4 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Councilmember Jessica Voigt and
Mayor Pro Tem David Fenn. Unrepresented Employee: City Manager.
No reportable action.
C. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR SESSION
D. CALL TO ORDER at 6:14 p.m.
Present: Mayor Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem Fenn, Council Member Lara, Council
Member Voigt, Council Member White
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
Adjustments to the Agenda: None
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None
E. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS /
CORRESPONDENCE
E.1 One Legacy Donation Month Proclamation
F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
A. Eventov - Representing So Cal Gas Co. Spoke to the rising costs and the
discounts and grants available.
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.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
Second by Council Member Voigt
Approved by a unanimous vote.
G.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
March 20, 2023
March 24, 2023
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated March 21, 2023.
G.3 Authorize Changes to Wastewater Department Position Allocation
The Wastewater Department seeks to replace a Wastewater Plant
Operator II position with a Wastewater Plant Operator III position.
Approve the elimination of one Wastewater Plant Operator II (WWPII).
Approve the addition of one Wastewater Plant Operator III (WWPIII).
G.4 Second Reading of Proposed Amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code
Chapters 13.08.110 and 13.09
Recommended changes to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 13.08.110
Maintenance of Sewer Laterals and Chapter 13.09 Fats, Oils and Grease
(F.O.G.) Management in Food Service Establishments to implement the
F.O.G. program and Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP).
Waive the second full readings and approve by titles only, “An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Amending
Chapter 13.08.110 Concerning Maintenance of Sewer Laterals of the
City of Beaumont Municipal Code.”; and
“An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California
Amending Chapter 13.09 Concerning Regulating Fats, Oils and
Grease (F.O.G.) of the City of Beaumont Municipal Code.”
G.5 Accept Public Improvements and Exonerate Maintenance Bond for Tract
No. 37298-1 and Parcel Map No. 36426
Maintenance Bond Exoneration for street improvements associated with
Tract Map No. 37298-1 and sewer improvements associated with Parcel
Map No. 36426.
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):
• Tract Map No. 37298-1 / CMS331828-M / Street
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• Parcel Map No. 36426 / 107506777 / Sewer
G.6 Set Time, Date and Place for a Special Workshop
Set the time, date and place for a special workshop to discuss the
wastewater sewer rate study.
Hold a special workshop on April 10, 2023, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
G.7 National Opioid Settlements – Second Round
Resolution to authorize the City to enter into the participation and
allocation agreements for the National Opioid Settlements.
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Beaumont Authorizing the City to Enter
into the Settlement Agreements with CVS, Allergan, Teva, Walmart,
and Walgreens, Agree to the Terms of the Related State-Subdivision
Agreements, and Authorize Entry into the Related State-Subdivision
Agreements with the Attorney General.”
H. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
Beaumont Youth Council Report Out and City Council Direction
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
I.1 Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.01 of the
Beaumont Municipal Code – Specific Provisions for Bidding, Contracting
and Purchases
Adoption of an ordinance amending Beaumont Code Chapter 3.01.
Public Hearing opened at 6:30 p.m.
No speakers
Public Hearing closed at 6:30 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member White
Hold a Public Hearing; and
Waive the full reading and approve the first reading by title only, “An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California,
Amending Chapter 3.01 to the City of Beaumont Municipal Code.”
with changes to include wording that the purchase must have been
included in the Council approved budget. As a procedure, a quarterly
report will be brought to the the Financial and Audit Committee for
review.
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Approved by a unanimous vote
J. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J.1 Formation of CFD No. 2023-1 (Fairway Canyon)
Adopt by resolution the City of Beaumont’s intent to establish City of
Beaumont Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Fairway Canyon) and
improvements therein, and to declare intention to incur bond indebtedness
within each improvement area.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member White
Waive the full reading and adopt by titles only, “Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Declaring its
Intention to Establish City of Beaumont Community Facilities District
No. 2023-1 (Fairway Canyon) and Improvement Areas Therein, to
Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax to Pay the Cost of Acquiring or
Constructing Certain Public Facilities and Providing Certain Public
Services, and Paying for Certain Incidental Expenses and to Pay
Debt Service on Bonded Indebtedness" and;
Adopt, "Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of
Beaumont, California, to Incur Bonded Indebtedness within Each of
Proposed Improvement Areas Nos. 1 and 2 of Proposed City of
Beaumont Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Fairway
Canyon).”
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.2 Approval of Fuel Source Technology for the City of Beaumont Transit
Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan
Review information for discussion and select a Fuel Source Technology to
proceed with the Zero-Emission Bus Rollout and Implementation Plans.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Jessica Voigt
Approve the mixed-fleet fuel source technology as the recommended
technology in the development of the City of Beaumont Transit Zero-
Emission Bus Rollout Plan.
Approved by a unanimous vote
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J.3 Economic Development Committee Appointment
Consider applicants for the vacant Business Community Member position
on the Economic Development Committee.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor Martinez
To appoint Allen Koblin to the business member seat on Economic
Development Committee and Annette Vogt as the Alternate Member.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.4 Update on Stewart Park Improvement Project – Capital Improvement
Project P-10
Provide an update on the status of the Stewart Park Improvement Project.
Strategic Plan Level 3, Target 5, Goal 6
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Martinez
Receive and file the presentation. Discuss and give direction to
staff.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.5 Consideration of Approval of the 2023 Fourth of July Entertainment,
Production and Stage Rental Agreement with Stache Inc. dba The M&M
Group and Fireworks Display with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc.
Approve purchase orders and execute Professional Services
Agreements with Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group and Pyro
Spectaculars, Inc.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Martinez
Authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Service Agreement
with Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group; and
Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $55,000
issued to Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group.
Authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Service Agreement
with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc.; and
Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $30,000
issued to Pyro Spectaculars, Inc.
Approved by a unanimous vote
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J.7 Approve a Purchase Order and Professional Services Agreement with
Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group for a Concert in the Park in an Amount
Not to Exceed $110,000
Approve a purchase order and professional services agreement for a
summer concert series to include two concerts taking place on
Wednesday, July 12 and Wednesday, July 19, 2023.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Martinez
Authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Service Agreement
with Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group; and
Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $110,000
issued to Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.6 Approve a Purchase Order and Professional Services Agreement with
Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group for a Concert in the Park in an Amount
Not to Exceed $55,000
Approve a purchase order and professional services agreement for
one summer concert to take place on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
Motion by Council Member Voigt
Second by Council Member Lara
Authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Service Agreement
with Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group; and
Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $55,000
issued to Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group.
J.8 Surplus Frisbee Golf - Parks District Donation
The surplus and donation of current frisbee golf equipment at
Nicklaus Park.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Lara
Approve the disposal and donation of identified City surplus
property.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.9 Direction to City Staff on Proposed Amendments to Beaumont Municipal
Code Section 17.07 - Signs
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Review of Code Section 17.07 – Signs for compliance with recent case
law.
K. Walton - Spoke to concerns of temporary signs and placement thereof.
In depth discussion and direction to staff on changes to research
and bring back for a Public Hearing on Municipal Code Section
17.07-Signs.
J.10 Discussion and Consideration of Requested Resolution Opposing Initiative
21-0042A1
Initiative 21-0042A1: A State ballot measure which would restrict
voter input and local taxing authority.
Consensus to staff to prepare a letter of opposition.
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
K.1 AB 742
Bill Text - AB 742
Consensus to direct staff to prepare a letter of opposition.
K.2 AB 1708
Bill Text - AB 1708
Consensus to direct staff to prepare a letter of support.
K.3 AB 796
Bill Text - AB 796
City staff will follow this bill.
K.4 AB 804
Bill Text- AB 804
City staff will follow this bill.
L. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Gave a report out from a recent Downtown Business Meeting. Next EDC meeting
will be April 12, 2023.
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M. CITY TREASURER REPORT
Finance and Audit Committee Report Out and City Council Direction
M.1 Discussion on Sending the City Treasurer to Washington, D.C. with City
Council as Part of the Delegation Team
Discuss adding the City Treasurer to the Washington, D.C. delegation
team.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
To welcome Treasurer Patel to the Washington D.C. Delegation Team
if paid for out of pocket.
Noes: Lara
Approved by a 4-1 vote
N. CITY CLERK REPORT
No report.
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Update of current litigation and current projects.
P. CITY MANAGER REPORT
P.1 Parks Update
P.2 Clean Up Event Recap
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Resource for residents to contact local businesses
• City staff first aid and safety discussion
• Truck routes
• Cherry Festival Sub-committee/AdHoc
• Short-term rentals
• Research the need for more community centers.
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R. COUNCIL REPORTS
Voigt - No report
White - No report
Lara - Upcoming WRCOG General Assembly
Fenn - Attended Morongo Air and Ambulance ceremony, announced upcoming
TNOW Meeting.
Martinez - Attended IOA golf tournament, Vietnam Veteran's Event, Banning City
Council Meeting, an RCA Meeting, and roundtable meeting with Congressman
Ruiz.
S. ADJOURNMENT at 10:26 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 April 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
unless otherwise posted.