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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCC Minutes 10.17.2023 1 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 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 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 2 (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) 3 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. 4 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. 5 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 6 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 7 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 8 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 9 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. 10 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 11 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.