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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
September 5, 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 5:02 p.m.
Mayor Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem Fenn, Council Member Lara, Council Member
Voigt, Council Member White
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
No comments
B.1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8.
Property: 514-516 N. California Avenue (APN’s 418-091-012).
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs or her designee.
Negotiating Parties: City of Beaumont as potential purchaser and PRRO
(Mr. Daniel) as potential seller.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms.
No reportable action.
B.2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8.
Property: 105 W. 6th Street (APN 417-064-001).
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs or her designee.
Negotiating Parties: City of Beaumont as potential purchaser and David &
Emeline Schuelke as potential seller.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms.
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No reportable action.
B.3 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
City of Beaumont v. Urban Logic, Torcal LLC, et. al. Riv. Co. Sup. Ct. Case
No. RIC1707201 c/w RIC 1712042.
No reportable action.
B.4 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Anticipated Litigation Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and/or (3):
One Claim: (i) Nessa Morales (Discussion to include, without limitation,
Application for Permission to File a Late Claim)
No reportable action.
B.5 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Potential Initiation of Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
(One potential case).
No reportable action.
C. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR SESSION
D. CALL TO ORDER at 6:20 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: None
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None
E. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS /
CORRESPONDENCE
E.1 Introduction of K-9 Mando
E.2 Introduction of City Public Information Officer
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F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
M. Daniel - Shared that September 22, 23 will be the same numerical sequence
as Beaumont's zip code. The post office will honor this date with stamping post
cards.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
To approve Consent Calendar.
Approved by unanimous vote.
G.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
August 10, 2023
August 18, 2023
August 28, 2023
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated August 15, 2023.
G.3 Downtown Grease Trap Improvement Program – Funding Agreement –
704 E. Sixth Street
Consideration of a Funding Agreement for installation of a grease
interceptor at the property located at 704 E. Sixth Street.
Approve the Funding Agreement with Raul Naranjo for Grease Trap
Improvements for the property located at 704 E. Sixth Street.
G.4 Downtown Façade Improvement Program – Funding Agreement – 960
Beaumont Avenue
Consideration of a Funding Agreement for Façade Improvements at the
property located at 960 Beaumont Avenue.
Approve the Funding Agreement with Dave Corey for Façade
Improvements for the property located at 960 Beaumont Avenue.
G.5 Downtown Business Incentive Program – Fire Sprinklers
Consideration of a New Downtown Business Incentive Program.
Approve the New Downtown Business Incentive Program as
presented.
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G.6 Canine As Needed Inspection Services Agreement for the 2023/2024
School Year
Approve a service agreement with Beaumont Unified School District to
conduct police canine inspections.
Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement with the Beaumont
Unified School District for as needed police canine inspection
services.
G.7 Second Reading of an Ordinance Rescinding Ordinance No. 1091 and
Amending Chapter 3.39 of the Beaumont Municipal Code – Western
Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program
Amendment of Chapter 3.39, Section 060 “Procedures for the Levy,
Collection and Disposition of Fees,” to authorize TUMF fees to be
collected directly by WRCOG from the developers from the effective date
of this ordinance forward.
Waive the full second reading and adopt by title only, “An Ordinance
of the City of Beaumont, California Amending Section 060 Beaumont
Municipal Code Section 3.39 To Include a Process Whereby the
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Shall Calculate
and Collect Fees Under the Western Riverside County Transportation
Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program Directly”
G.8 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of Police to Sign a
Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement
Agreement that Will Allow the City to Receive Federally Forfeited Assets
from Adjudicated Cases, Pursuant to the Federal Equitable Sharing
Program.
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Beaumont Authorizing the Mayor and the
Chief of Police to Execute a Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement.”
H. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
Beaumont Youth Council will start a new session soon.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
I.1 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Proposed Ordinance Temporarily
Suspending Off-Street Parking Requirements for Existing Non-residential
Structures in the Downtown District
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A request by the Planning and Economic Development Departments to
establish an ordinance temporarily suspending off-street parking
requirements for existing, non-residential structures in the Downtown
District as defined by the Downtown District’s map boundaries. The
proposed ordinance would be in effect for a period not to exceed eighteen
(18) months.
Public Hearing opened at 6:38 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:38 p.m.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Voigt
Waive the first full reading and approve by title only “An Ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Temporarily Suspending
Parking Requirements for Existing, Non-residential Structures in the
Downtown District for a Period not to Exceed Eighteen (18) Months.”
Approved by a unanimous vote
I.2 Public Hearing and Consideration of Proposed Amendments to Beaumont
Municipal Code Chapter 17.08 “Nonconforming Uses”
Public hearing and consideration of proposed amendments to
Nonconforming Uses Chapter 17.08 of the Beaumont Municipal Code.
Public Hearing opened at 6:42 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:42 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Voigt
Second by Council Member Lara
Waive the first full reading and adopt by title only, “An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Beaumont Amending Beaumont
Municipal Code Chapter 17.08 “Nonconforming Uses”.
Approved by a unanimous vote
I.3 Code Amendment to Several Sections within Chapter 17 of the Beaumont
Municipal Code to Establish Objective Design Standards
Presentation of the Public Hearing Draft of the Objective Design
Standards and Ordinance Amendment to modify amend Chapter
17.03.060 “Residential, Single-Family Zone”, Chapter 17.06.065
“Residential, Traditional Neighborhood”, Chapter 17.09.040 “Downtown
Mixed Use Zone”, Chapter 17.19.060 “Sixth Street Mixed Use Zone”, and
Chapter 17.19.070 “Sixth Street Mixed Use Residential Zone” to establish
Objective Design Standards in the Beaumont Municipal Code.
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Public Hearing opened at 6:45
Public Hearing continued to September 19, 2023.
Continue the Code Amendments to Chapter 17 of the Beaumont
Municipal Code to Establish Objective Design Standards to the
September 19, 2023, City Council meeting without discussion.
J. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J.1 Discussion and Direction to Staff on Proposed Amendments to Beaumont
Municipal Code Section 17.07 – Signs and Section 8.50 Outdoor Lighting
Review of Beaumont Municipal Code Section 17.07 – Signs for
compliance with recent case law pertaining to non-commercial signage
and other proposed changes.
Public Comment
A. Garcia - Owner of the Welcome to Beaumont sign, would like to
rebuild the sign to be a digital billboard.
Direction to staff to make adjustments and bring back for a Public
Hearing.
J.2 Establish an Account with California Cooperative Liquid Asset Securities
System (California Class) a Joint Powers Authority Investment Pool
Authorize the City Manager to establish an account with California
Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System (California CLASS) a joint
power authority investment pool as a complement to LAIF for excess
liquidity funds investment.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Lara to approve items J.2 through J.6.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
Authorize the City Manager to establish an account with California
Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System (California CLASS) a
Joint Powers Authority Investment Pool.
J.3 Authorize City Manager to Proceed with the Execution and Delivery of
Agreement of Replacement, Appointment and Acceptance for the Purpose
of Transferring Bond Trustee Powers from Wilmington Trust, National
Association to Zions Bank Corporate Trust
This item will allow the City Manager to proceed with the process for
removal, appointment and acceptance of the current Trustee, Wilmington
Trust, National Association to Zions Bank Corporate Trust.
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Authorize City Manager to proceed with execution and delivery of
agreement of replacement, appointment, and acceptance for the
purpose of transferring bond trustee powers from Wilmington Trust,
National Association to Zions Bank Corporate Trust.
J.4 Award a Professional Services Agreement with Renne Public Law Group
for State Lobbying Services and Grant Writing Assistance in an Amount
Not to Exceed $113,000 Annually for an Initial Term of Five Years
Strategic Plan Target #4 (Finances/Resources) Priority Level 1 Goal #1
Authorize the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Renne Public Law Group for State lobbying services and grant
writing assistance in an amount not to exceed $113,000 annually for
an initial term of five years.
J.5 Award a Public Works Agreement to Vance Corporation for Construction of
Citywide Street Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project in an Amount Not
to Exceed $4,857,405 – Capital Improvement Project R-24
Citywide Street Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project (CIP R-24).
Waive all minor bid irregularities and award a Public Works
Agreement to Vance Corporation for construction of Citywide Street
Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project (CIP R-24) in an amount not
to exceed $4,857,405; and authorize the City Manager to sign change
orders up to an additional $971,481 for a total construction amount
of $5,828,886.
J.6 Baseline Agreement for Potrero Boulevard Interchange Phase II Project
Baseline Agreement (Agreement) for the State Route 60 (SR-60)/Potrero
Boulevard Interchange Phase II Project(Project) between California
Transportation Commission (CTC), the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans), and the City of Beaumont.
Approve Baseline Agreement for the State Route 60 (SR-60)/Potrero
Boulevard Interchange Phase II Project between California
Transportation Commission, the California Department of
Transportation, and the City of Beaumont.
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
L. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
17 application have been received for participation in downtown
improvement programs. Next meeting is September 13, 2023.
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M. CITY TREASURER REPORT
N. CITY CLERK REPORT
No report.
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Update on current litigation.
P. CITY MANAGER REPORT
P.1 New Resident Information
Details on providing new residents with business information.
Receive and file the report.
P.2 Sales Tax 2023 1st Quarter
P.3 Annual Business Meeting and Voting Delegate
P.4 Park Projects Update
P.5 First Aid Training Marketer
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Assessment for the need for additional community center(s) (Future)
• Annexation Agreement with the County
• Enforcement of sidewalk vendors (October)
R. COUNCIL REPORTS
Lara - Report out from RTA meeting. Thanked the Interact group and Boy Scouts
for helping to fill sandbags in advance of the hurricane.
Voigt - Attended Gov in the Park and thanked staff. Will be participating in a
CASC conference.
White - Sending regrets for the State of the City due to hosting a Mobility 21
conference.
Fenn - Attended the Gov in the Park and thanked staff, attended the Riverside
County Veterans committee meeting.
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Martinez - Attended a meeting with Assembly Member Wallis, attended the town
hall meeting of Senator Ochoa-Bogh.
S. ADJOURNMENT at 7:34 pm
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 September 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
unless otherwise posted.