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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
October 17, 2023
Closed Session: 5:00 PM Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM
550 E. Sixth Street, Beaumont, CA
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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
No comments.
B.1 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.2 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
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(Mr. Daniel) as potential seller.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms.
No reportable action.
B.3 Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8
Property: APNs 418-190-006, 418-190-007; 418-140-028; 418-140-029;
and Portions of 418-190-004 and 418-190-005.
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs or her designee.
Negotiating Parties: City of Beaumont as potential seller and Orum
Capital as potential purchaser
Under Negotiation: Price and terms.
No reportable action.
B.4 Conference with Labor Negotiators - Pursuant to Code Section 54957.6
City Designated Representatives City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs and
Administrative Services Director Kari Mendoza. Employee Organizations:
Police Managers
SEIU
Police Officers Association
Managers/Professional/Technical
No reportable action.
C. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR SESSION
D. CALL TO ORDER
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
E. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS /
CORRESPONDENCE
F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
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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.
No comments
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 Voigt
To approve the Consent Calendar
Approved by a unanimous vote.
G.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
September 21, 2023
September 28, 2023
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated October 3, 2023
G.3 Final Approval of Parcel Map No. 38232
Final approval of Parcel Map No. 38232 (PM2022-011), a subdivision of
17.3 acres into four (4) lots for financial purposes (APNs 419-260-078,
079, and 080).
Approve Parcel Map No. 38232 as it is in substantial conformance
with the approved tentative map.
G.4 Declaration of Surplus Property
Approve the disposal and/or auction of surplus property.
Approve disposal and/or auction of identified City surplus property.
G.5 Approve a Multi-Party Agreement for Removal, Appointment, and
Acceptance of Bond Trustee
This item requests City Council to approve a multi-party agreement as to
form and authorize the City Manager to finalize the agreement for
removal, appointment, and acceptance of Bond Trustee.
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Approve agreement as legislative body for the City of Beaumont, the
Beaumont Financing Authority, the Beaumont Public Improvement
Authority, City of Beaumont Community Facilities District No. 93-1,
the City of Beaumont Community Facilities District No. 2016-1
(Fairway Canyon), the City of Beaumont Community Facilities
District No. 2016-2 (Sundance), the City of Beaumont Community
Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Sundance), the City of Beaumont
Community Facilities District No. 2016-4, and the City of Beaumont
Community Facilities District No. 2019-1, to form and authorize the
City Manager to finalize multi-party agreement for the removal,
appointment, and acceptance of bond trustee.
G.6 Consider Adopting a Resolution Waiving the Facility Use and Staff Fees at
the Albert A. Chatigny Sr. Community Recreation Center (CRC) for
Beaumont-Cherry Valley Rotary Club Senior Thanksgiving Dinner
Consider waiving the fees associated with the rental of the Albert A.
Chatigny Sr. Community Recreation Center for the annual Rotary
Thanksgiving Dinner on Saturday, November 18, 2023.
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the
City of Beaumont Authorizing the Waiver of a One-Time Facility Use
Fee at the Albert A. Chatigny Sr. Community Recreation Center (CRC)
for Beaumont Cherry Valley Rotary Club.”
G.7 Consider Adopting a Resolution Waiving the Facility Use Fees at the
Chatigny Community Recreation Center (CRC) for Boy Scout Troop 322
Consider a fee waiver request for use of the Albert A. Chatigny Sr.
Community Recreation Center by Boy Scout Troop 322 for their Eagle
Court of Honor Ceremony on Saturday, November 4, 2023.
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the
City of Beaumont authorizing the waiver of one-time facility use fees
at the Chatigny Community Recreation Center (CRC) for Boy Scout
Troop 322.”
G.8 Quarterly Report of City Manager Purchases and Contract Awards
Quarterly report pursuant to Beaumont Municipal Code Sections
3.01.030(B), 3.01.040(B), and 3.01.050(B).
Receive and file.
G.9 Consideration of PLAN2023-1008 for an Automobile for Hire Operation
Permit for a Pet Taxi Service within the City of Beaumont
A request to operate an Automobile for Hire operation for Pet Taxi Services
in the City of Beaumont.
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Approve the PLAN2023-1008 Auto for Hire Application for Fluffy
Transportation, for Pet Taxi Services to operate in the City of
Beaumont.
H. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
Report out from Assistant Director J. Nucasa and Secretary E. Garcia.
J. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J.1 Funding Agreement with the County of Riverside for the Beaumont City
Hall Improvements Project
Funding Agreement for City of Beaumont City Hall Improvements Project
(Agreement) for City Hall Accessible Ramps, Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP) Project F-03 (Project), between County of Riverside and the City of
Beaumont.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Lara
Approve a Funding Agreement with the County of Riverside for the
Beaumont City Hall Improvements Project.
Approved by a unanimous vote
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
I.1 Public Hearing of a Proposed Ordinance Prohibiting the Unlawful
Possession of a Catalytic Converter
Request to implement an ordinance to prohibit the unlawful possession of
a catalytic converter.
Public Hearing opened at 6:21 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:22 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Voigt
Second by Council Member Lara
To waive the full first reading and approve by title only, “An
Ordinance of the City Councill of the City of Beaumont, California,
Adding Section 9.42 – Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converters
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of the Beaumont Municipal Code Establishing Regulation Prohibiting
the Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converters in the City.
Approved by a unanimous vote
I.2 Public Hearing and Consideration of Proposed Amendments to the Land
Use Designation Map Identified as Figure 3.5 in the 2040 General Plan
Amendments to the Land Use Map identified as Figure 3.5 in the 2040
General Plan.
Public Hearing opened at 6:28 p.m.
R. Roy - Asked that Council amend the land use for the two parcels
pointed out to an open space land use designation, by way of
specific plan amendments.
Public Comment closed at 6:32 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
Second by Mayor Martinez
To waive the first full reading and approve by title only, “An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California,
amending Figure 3.5 Land Use Map in the 2040 General Plan with the
exception of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 413-790-047 and 414-100-
039 and direct staff to initiate two (2) Specific Plan Amendments to
the Oak Valley SCPGA and Heartland Specific Plans”.
Approved by a unanimous vote
I.3 Public Hearing and Request to Amend Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter
17.07 Signs and Chapter 8.50 Outdoor Lighting
Modification to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 17.07 Signs for
compliance with recent case law pertaining to non-commercial signage
and other proposed changes. Modification to Chapter 8.50 Outdoor
Lighting for consistency with the Sign Code.
Public Hearing opened at 6:38 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:38 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
To waive the first full reading and adopt by title only an ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Beaumont California Amending
Chapter 17.07 Signs of the Beaumont Municipal Code; and
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Waive the first full reading and adopt by title only an ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Beaumont California Amending Chapter
8.50 Outdoor Lighting of the Beaumont Municipal Code.
Approved by a unanimous vote
I.4 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution for the Second
Amendment to the City’s Fiscal Year 23/24 – Fiscal Year 27/28 Capital
Improvement Plan
Approval of Resolution to amend the five-year FY 24-28 Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP).
Public Hearing opened at 6:54 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 7:10 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Voigt
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 2023/2024-2027/2028”, and,
Approve budget amendments as outlines in attachment E with
direction to add the recommended $500,000 to the sidewalk and
lighting project.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J. ACTION ITEMS
J.2 Funding Agreement for Second Street Extension Construction Project
Agreement for the Funding of Measure A Regional Arterial Improvements
with the City of Beaumont (Agreement) for Second Street Extension
Construction, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project R-12 (Project),
between Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and the
City of Beaumont.
Motion by Mayor Martinez
Second by Council Member Lara
To approve Agreement for the Funding of Measure A Regional
Arterial Improvements with the City of Beaumont for Second Street
Extension Construction Project.
Approved by a unanimous vote
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J.3 Award a Public Works Agreement to Weka Inc. for Construction of the
Mesa Force Main Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $3,269,552 –
Capital Improvement Project WW-09
Award a public works agreement to Weka, Inc. for construction of CIP
WW-09 Mesa Force Main Project in an amount not to exceed $3,269,552.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
To award a public works agreement to Weka, Inc. for construction of
the Mesa Force Main Project (CIP WW-09) in an amount not to exceed
$3,269,552; and authorize the City Manager to sign change orders up
to an additional $327,000 for a total construction amount of
$3,596,552.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.4 Discussion Regarding Forming a Parks and Recreation Committee
Discussion regarding the creation of a Parks and Recreation Committee
for the City of Beaumont. The proposed committee will serve as an
advisory body to the City Council and the Community Services
Department, fostering community engagement and providing valuable
input on the development, maintenance, and improvement of our parks
and recreational facilities.
Direction to move forward with the creation of the Parks and
Recreation Committee as presented by staff with the modification to
a quarterly meeting schedule and the student seat to be from
September - June.
J.5 Discussion and Direction on a Proposed Facility Use Policy
Administrative policies and procedures manual for facility use to regulate
the use and rental of community facilities and ensure that the process is
fair and consistent at all facilities. Strategic Plan Target #5-Quality of Life,
Goal #5-Increase Community Events/Arts and Culture – Priority Level #2
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Lara
To approve the proposed Facility Use Policy.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.6 Approve the Purchase of Ten Police Vehicles
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Request to approve the purchase of a total of ten police vehicles (six
from ISF and four from General Fund).
Motion by Council Member Voigt
Second by Mayor Martinez
To approve the purchase of ten police vehicles from Brennan Motors
in the amount of $489,500.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.7 Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of September 2023
City Attorney Pinkney recused for this item.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Lara
To approve invoices in the amount of $108,803.34
Approved by a unanimous vote
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
L. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Economic Development Committee Report Out and City Council Direction
M. CITY TREASURER REPORT
Next Financial and Audit Committee Meeting will be held on October 23.
N. CITY CLERK REPORT
N.1 Notice of Vacancy on the Beaumont Planning Commission
Application period will be opened for vacant Planning Commission seat.
Direct staff to notice the upcoming vacancy of one seat with a partial
term on the Beaumont Planning Commission.
N.2 Attendance of Members at Commission and Committee Meetings
Requested status of attendance for review.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
Second by Council Member Voigt
Receive and file.
Approved by a unanimous vote
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
P. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Announced upcoming events.
P.1 Update on Senate Bill 946 (2017-18) and Senate Bill 972 (2021-22)
Update to SB946 relating to sidewalk vendors and SB972 related to retail
food vending.
Direction to staff to review the current ordinance and potentially amend.
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Assessment for the need for additional community center(s) (Future)
• Annexation Agreement with the County (October)
R. COUNCIL REPORTS
Voigt - Attended Banning and San Jacinto's State of the City events. Was a
panelist for Student Council.
Lara - Attended the recent Economic Development Committee meeting.
White - Gave a report out from the recent RCTC meeting.
Fenn - Attended the Banning State of the City, TNow meeting, and the Pass
Comm meeting.
Martinez - Attended the Mayor's breakfast, the Calimesa State of the City, the
Youth Council Meeting, the Chamber Breakfast, and Carol's Kitchen Jubilee.
S. ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council, Beaumont Financing
Authority, the Beaumont Successor Agency (formerly RDA), the Beaumont Utility
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Authority, the Beaumont Parking Authority and the Beaumont Public
Improvement Agency is scheduled for Tuesday November 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
unless otherwise posted.