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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
June 20, 2023
Closed Session: 5:00 PM Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM
550 E. Sixth Street, Beaumont, CA
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CLOSED SESSION
A. CALL TO ORDER at 5:03 p.m.
Present: Mayor Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem Fenn, Council Member Lara, Council
Member Voigt, Council Member White
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
B.1 Conference with Legal Counsel regarding Potential Initiation of Litigation
pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(4)
Two potential cases.
No reportable action.
B.2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8. .
Property: Southwest Corner of Beaumont Avenue and Cougar Way
(APN’s 404-140-002 & 003). Agency Negotiator: City Manager Elizabeth
Gibbs or her designee. Negotiating Parties: City of Beaumont as
potential purchaser and Beaumont Re Holdings, LLC; John J. Sullivan;
GW as potential seller. Under Negotiation: Price and terms
No reportable action.
B.3 Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation — significant
exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
and/or (3)
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One potential case.
No reportable action.
REGULAR SESSION
D. CALL TO ORDER at 6:21 p.m.
Present: Mayor Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem Fenn, Council Member Lara, Council
Member Voigt, Council Member White
Report out from Closed Session
Action on any Closed Session Items
Action of any Requests for Excused Absence
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Adjustments to the Agenda
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Voigt on Item J.2 out of caution of appearance
of conflict. Patel on Item J.8 due to the ownership of property in the vicinity.
E. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS /
CORRESPONDENCE
E.1 Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation
E.2 Retirement of K-9 Mila
F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
L. Deschouttern - Complaint and concern with the Beaumont Cherry Valley
Water District billing.
Cherry Festival Association - Presented Council with a plaque of
acknowledgment and appreciation.
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 Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
Second by Council Member White
To approve the Consent Calendar.
Approved by unanimous vote.
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G.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
May 25, 2023
June 2, 2023
June 6, 2023
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated June 6, 2023.
G.3 Resolution Acknowledging the Retirement of K-9 Mila and Approving
Conveyance Agreement with Ryan Brieda
Approval of Resolution and Agreement for the Conveyance of K-9 Mila to
Ryan Brieda.
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Beaumont Approving the Retirement of K-
9 Mila and Authorizing the City to Enter into an Agreement for the
Conveyance of K-9 Mila to Ryan Brieda”
Authorize the City Manager to sell K-9 Mila to Ryan Brieda for $1.00.
G.4 Storm Water Management Facilities Covenant and Agreement
Approve Storm Water Management WQMP/BMP Facilities Covenant and
Agreement for Plot Plan (PP2021-0335), Terra-Gen.
Approve the Storm Water Management WQMP/BMP Facilities
Covenant and Agreement for Plot Plan (PP2021-0335), Terra-Gen.
G.5 Storm Water Management Facilities Covenant and Agreement
Approve Storm Water Management WQMP/BMP Facilities Covenant and
Agreement for Plot Plan (PP2022-00458), 84 Lumber Storage Yard.
Approve the Storm Water Management WQMP/BMP Facilities
Covenant and Agreement for Plot Plan (PP2022-00458), 84 Lumber
Storage Yard.
G.6 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Beaumont and
Riverside County Department of Environmental Health for provision of
Vector Control Services
Renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding for a period of five (5) years
within the City boundary.
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Beaumont and the County of Riverside Department of Environmental
Health for a five (5) year period for Vector Control Services.
G.7 Approval of Fiscal Year 2024 Requisitions
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In accordance with the City of Beaumont Purchasing Ordinance (Ord. No.
1160).
Approve the listed requisitions for vendors to receive payment as
noted in Attachment A of this report.
G.8 Beaumont Unified School District Fingerprinting Agreement
Request to approve the agreement with the City of Beaumont Police
Department to continue providing livescan fingerprinting services for the
Beaumont Unified School District.
Approve the agreement with the Beaumont Unified School District
for livescan services.
G.9 Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Book
Receive and file the FY2023-24 budget book.
Receive and file the FY2023-2024 Budget Book.
G.10 School Resource Officer Agreement
Request to approve a three-year agreement with the Beaumont Unified
School District for the Police Department to provide three School
Resource Officers.
Approve the agreement between the City and the Beaumont Unified
School District authorizing the Police Department to provide three (3)
School Resource Officer positions with the total three-year General
Fund Cost of $2,027,443.
Authorize the Finance Department to invoice the District for
reimbursement of all salary, benefits, and police vehicle costs
associated with providing these services.
G.11 Approval of Trustee Notification Requisition 073 for Use of Bond Proceeds
to Reimburse the City of Beaumont for the Fire Station No.106 Project in
the Amount of $853,871.57
Requisition 073 to send to Trustee for disbursement of bond proceeds to
the City of Beaumont for Capital Improvement Project 2017-028.
Approve the City Manager to sign Requisition 073 to send to Trustee
G.12 Authorize Employment Contract with Director of Water Reclamation
Restated Director of Water Reclamation Employment Agreement.
Authorize the employment contract with the Director of Water
Reclamation.
G.13 Award a Professional Services Agreement to Univar, NALCO and Hasa,
Inc. For Chemical Supply Services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
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City Staff is requesting approval of Professional Services Agreements for
Chemical Supply Services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Award Agreement to Univar for chemical supply services for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant in accordance with the unit pricing
within Attachment B, and
Award Agreement to Hasa, Inc., for chemical supply services for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant in accordance with the unit pricing
within Attachment C, and
Award Agreement to NALCO, Inc, for chemical supply services for
the Wastewater Treatment Plant in accordance with the unit pricing
within Attachment D.
H. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
I.1 Continued Public Hearing from May 16, 2023 for the Formation of
Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Fairway Canyon)
A public hearing continued from May 16, 2023, for the formation of
CFD No. 2023-1 (Fairway Canyon).
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Voigt
To w aive the full reading and adopt by title only, “Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Establishing City of
Beaumont Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Fairway Canyon)
and Improvement Areas Therein, Authorizing the Levy of a Special
Tax Therein, Calling an Election Within Each Improvement Area and
Approving and Authorizing Certain Actions Related Thereto" and;
To w aive the full reading and adopt by title only, "Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Acting as the
Legislative Body of City of Beaumont Community Facilities District
No. 2023-1 (Fairway Canyon) Determining the Necessity to Incur
Bonded Indebtedness within Improvement Areas Nos. 1 and 2 of City
of Beaumont Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Fairway
Canyon) in an Amount Not to Exceed $3,500,000 Within Improvement
Area No. 1 and $11,000,000 Within Improvement Area No. 2 and
Calling Elections Therein”
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Approved by a unanimous vote
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
To w aive the full reading and adopt by title only, "Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Acting in its
Capacity as the Legislative Body of City of Beaumont Community
Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Fairway Canyon) Certifying Election
Results” and;
Approved by a unanimous vote
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
Second by Council Member Lara
To w aive the full reading and introduce the first reading by title only,
"Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California,
Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of City of Beaumont
Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Fairway Canyon)
Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Within Improvement Area No. 1
and Improvement Area No. 2.”
Approved by a unanimous vote
J. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J.1 Presentation on the Status of the Stewart Park Improvement Project –
60%-Design Plans
Provide an update on the status of the Stewart Park Improvement Project.
Target 5 – Quality of Life/Well Being Goal 6 - Complete Stewart Park
Improvement Project – Priority Level 3.
Receive and file the presentation.
J.2 Discussion and Direction on Fire Apparatus Purchase for Fire Station No.
106 – Capital Improvement Project No. PS-05
Direct staff on purchase of fire apparatus for Station No. 106.
Council Member Voigt recused herself on this item, while not
required, for the possible perception of a conflict of interest.
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Public Comments:
C. Linneman - Spoke in favor of the originally presented truck that holds
the most equipment.
R. Roy - Stated that the new Fire Station should be more eco friendly, and
fire policies.
A. Garcia - Spoke in favor and support of purchasing a TDA truck over a
Quint.
C. Benson - Spoke in favor of purchasing a TDA truck over a Quint.
C. Wetzel - Spoke in favor and support of purchasing a TDA truck over a
Quint.
J. Morris - Spoke in favor and support of purchasing a TDA truck over a
Quint.
L. McLaughlin - Spoke in favor of the purchase of the larger ladder truck.
Motion by Council Member Lara
To approve the purchase of the Spartan TDA with contingency that
the $400,000 ARPA funds are approved by the county to contribute to
the cost and also purchase a squad truck. If funds are not received,
then change the purchase to the 100-foot rear-mount ladder truck
with a squad truck.
Failed due to lack of second
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
To purchase a Spartan 105 Quint TDA in the amount of $2,259,521.81.
Motion failed due to lack of second
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Lara
Allow authorization to purchase a Rosenbauer TDA truck not to
exceed $1,939,684 with a 10% contingency. If the new quote is not
within an additional 10%, then authorize staff to purchase the
Spartan.
Ayes: White, Lara
Noes: Fenn, Martinez
Motion failed
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Motion by Mayor Martinez
To purchase the Spartan 105 Quint TDA $2.259,521.81 with a
contingency that the $400,000 ARPA funds are approved by the
County. If not, then the item is brought back to Council.
Motion withdrawn.
Motion by Council Member White
To purchase the Spartan 105 Quint TDA $2.259,521.81 and give the
County until June 30th to commit to paying the difference with the
ARPA funds. if no commitment by July 7th, then to go ahead and
purchase.
Motion withdrawn.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
Second by Council Member Lara
To purchase a Spartan 105 Quint TDA in the amount of $2,259,521.81.
Ayes: Fenn, Martinez
Noes: White, Lara
Motion fails
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Martinez
To purchase the Spartan TDA but make a demand from the County to
make the commitment of funds to pay the difference. But it is not
contingent on the purchase.
Ayes: White, Lara, Fenn, Martinez
Recused: Voigt
Motion passes 4-0.
J.3 Presentation of Recycled Water Facilitator Findings and Recommendation
A Presentation of the Recycled Water Facilitator’s Report.
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Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor Martinez
Receive and file.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.4 Award a Professional Services Agreement to Albert A. Webb Associates to
Provide Engineering Services for Wastewater Treatment Plant Site
Improvements.
Award a professional services agreement to Albert A. Webb Associates in
an amount not to exceed $264,680.
Public Comment:
R. Roy - Asked if fire hydrants and parks use treated recycled water and
the revenue being received for recycled water.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Voigt
Award a Professional Services Agreement to Albert A. Webb
Associates to Provide Engineering Services for Wastewater
Treatment Plant Site Improvements.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.5 Approve a Purchase Order for the purchase of a Closed-Circuit Television
(CCTV) truck system in the amount of $232,271.66 from Haaker
Equipment Company
Purchase a CCTV truck system as approved in the FY 24 budget.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Voigt
Approve a Purchase Order for the purchase of the Envirosight
RovverX CCTV truck system from Haaker Equipment Company in the
amount of $232,271.66.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.6 Approve a Purchase Order in an Amount not to Exceed $5,701,141.10 to
Creative Bus Sales for the Procurement of Seven Compressed Natural
Gas (CNG) Type H El Dorado National EZ Rider II Buses
Transit Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. T-21.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
Second by Council Member Lara
Approve the Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed
$5,701,141.10 to Creative Bus Sales for the Procurement of Seven
CNG Type H El Dorado National EZ Rider II Buses.
Approved by unanimous vote.
J.7 Discussion and Direction on Short Term Rentals
Discussion and direction to staff on development of a short-term rental
ordinance.
Consensus to further discuss an ordinance and tax measure and
hotel building incentives.
Discuss and provide direction to staff.
J.8 Determination of Use Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) Zone
Recommendation on a determination of use for dog boarding, training,
and daycare in the Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) zone.
Treasurer Patel has recused himself on this item due to ownership of
property in discussion.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Voigt
Concur with staff’s determination of use allowing dog training,
daycare and ancillary kenneling subject to a conditional use permit
in the Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) and Local Commercial (LC)
zones; and
Direct staff to notify the Planning Commission of the determination
with footnotes that it not be front facing on 6th or Beaumont Ave.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.9 Proposed Temporary Construction Easement Agreement for City Owned
Property APN 417-110 -018
Discussion of a proposed lease agreement between the City of Beaumont
and Western National Resources, LLC for a temporary “laydown” yard for
construction materials and equipment on City owned property located at
the southwest corner of Viele Avenue and Fourth Street.
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Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
Approve the Temporary Construction Easement Agreement and
authorize the City Manager to approve the extensions as provided for
in the agreement.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.10 Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of May 2023
City Attorney John Pinkney recused himself for this item.
Motion by Council Member Voigt
Second by Council Member Lara
Approve invoices in the amount of $99,271.49
Approved by a unanimous vote
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
L. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Economic Development Committee Report Out
M. CITY TREASURER REPORT
Update of new FAC Meeting date.
N. CITY CLERK REPORT
No report
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report
P. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Upcoming Freedom Festival. No City Council Meeting on July 4. Upcoming
CalCities quarterly meeting will be in Beaumont.
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Resource for residents to contact local businesses
• City staff first aid and safety discussion
• Truck routes
• Assessment for the need for additional community center(s)
• Sign ordinance
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• Processing fee waivers at a staff level
• Commercial landscape enforcement
• Report of warehouse employment, sales, tax revenue and status updates
• Annexation Agreement with the County
• Enforcement of sidewalk food vendors
R. COUNCIL REPORTS
White - Report out from RCTC
Voigt - Reminder of upcoming Gov in the Park
Lara - Thanked the Finance Department for their work on the budget book
Fenn - Report out from the Passcom meeting and Rotary meeting and Veterans
meeting.
Martinez - Report out from Rotary meeting attended Fantastic Sams ribbon
cutting.
S. ADJOURNMENT at 10:43 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 July 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. unless
otherwise posted.