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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
November 21, 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 4:35 p.m.
Present: Mayor Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem Fenn, Council Member Lara, Council
Member Voigt (in attendance at 4:40 p.m.), Council Member White
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
None
B.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Anticipated Litigation Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and/or (3)
One Claim: (i) Kristen Fernley.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Lara
Authorization to defend the case when/if lawsuit is filed.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
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B.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Dennis Baker v. City of Beaumont, et. al. Riv. Co. Sup. Ct. Case No.
CVRI2304687.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Voigt
To defend the case and officer Salinas.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
B.3 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Scott Joseph Faulkner v. Alan Heidrech, U.S. Dist. Ct., Central Dist., Case.
No. 5:23-cv-01784-ODW(JDE).
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
To defend and indemnify Officer Heidrech, Det. Lynn, and Sgt Harris
and assigning the defense of the named officers to Manning and
Kass.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
B.4 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
City of San Diego, et al. ex. rel Blackbird Special Project, LLP v. Invitation
Homes, Inc., Case No. 22-CV-00260 (Southern District of California).
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
To direct to not intervene in the action
Approved by a unanimous vote.
B.5 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Pending Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
One Case: Beaumont v PB 240, LLC; DTOUR Production, Inc.; Shanna
Bottoni- Olive; Jamari Olive (Case No: CVRI 2305764).
No reportable action.
B.6 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Potential Initiation of Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
One potential case.
No reportable action.
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B.7 Conference with Labor Negotiators - Pursuant to Code Section 54956
City Designated Representatives City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs and
Administrative Services Director Kari Mendoza. Employee Organizations:
SEIU
Motion by Mayor Martinez
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
To approve Side Letter No 1. With SEIU.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
REGULAR SESSION
D. CALL TO ORDER at 6:19 p.m.
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
Invocation
Adjustments to the Agenda: None
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None
E. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS /
CORRESPONDENCE
E.1 Beaumont Police Explorer Post Recognition
F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
None
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.
Request to pull items G3 and G5 for discussion.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
Second by Mayor Martinez
To approve items G1, G2, G4, G6 - G9
Approved by a unanimous vote.
G.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
October 23, 2023
October 26, 2023
November 2, 2023
November 9, 2023
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated November 7, 2023.
G.4 Offer of Dedication for First Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
A Resolution of the City of Beaumont Authorizing the Mayor to Accept the
Offer of Dedication for the N/W Corner of First Street and Pennsylvania
Avenue for Public Street and Highway Purposes.
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of The
City of Beaumont Authorizing the Mayor to Accept the Offer of
Dedication for the N/W Corner of First Street and Pennsylvania
Avenue for Public Street and Highway Purposes;” Approve the
Certificate of Acceptance; and record the Offer of Dedication
documents with the Riverside County Clerk Recorder’s Office.
G.6 The Purchase of a New 12-Yard Dump Truck
Pre-approval for the purchase of dump truck within Fiscal Year 2023-24.
Provide pre-approval for the purchase of a new 12-yard dump truck
in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
G.7 Approval of Trustee Requisition 075 for Use of Bond Proceeds to
Reimburse the City of Beaumont for the Fire Station No. 106 Project in the
Amount of $39,644.27
Requisition 075 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 075 to send to Trustee
for disbursement of bond proceeds to the City of Beaumont.
G.8 Approval of Trustee Requisition 076 for Use of Bond Proceeds to
Reimburse the City of Beaumont for the Fire Station No. 106 Project in the
Amount of $486,235.95
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Requisition 076 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 076 to send to Trustee
for disbursement of bond proceeds to the City of Beaumont.
G.9 Second Reading to Amend Sections 2.08.100 and 2.08.150 of the
Beaumont Municipal Code Pertaining to Compensation of the City
Council, City Treasurer and City Clerk Following the Adoption of Senate
Bill 329
Staff was directed by City Council on October 3, 2023, to prepare a draft
ordinance amending the salaries of members of the City Council, the City
Treasurer and the City Clerk aligning with Senate Bill 329 and applicable
law.
Waive the full second reading and adopt by title only, “An Ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Amending
Title 2, Chapter 2.08, Section 2.08.100 – ‘City Council—Salaries’ and
Section 2.08.150 – ‘City Treasurer and City Clerk—Salaries’ of the
Beaumont Municipal Code”.
G.3 Traffic Signals at Pennsylvania Avenue and First Street – Capital
Improvement Project 2017-009
Increase the construction contingency for the Pennsylvania Avenue
Widening Project to include the $430,000 that was authorized by City
Council on 2023 for the addition of traffic signals at Pennsylvania Avenue
and First Street.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Voigt
Increase the construction contingency for the Pennsylvania Avenue
Widening Project to $1,177,000; and authorize the City Manager to
sign change orders up to $1,177,000.
Approved by a unanimous vote
G.5 Performance Bond Exoneration
Performance bond exoneration for force main improvements associated
with Tract Map No. 27971, sewer improvements associated with Tract
Map No. 27971-7, and offsite improvements associated with Parcel Map
No. 37938.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member White
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Authorize City staff to issue a Bond Exoneration Letter for
Performance and Payment Bonds and Accept Maintenance Bonds for
(Project / Bond Number / Improvement / Maintenance Bond Number):
• Tract Map No. 27971/ 1001053559 / Force Main / 1001053559-M
• Tract Map No. 27971-7/ 1154352 / Sewer / LICX1978526
• Parcel Map No. 37938/ LICX1203090 / Offsite / 5326004
Approved by a unanimous vote
H. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
Report out from Member Ugapo from the November 14, 2023, meeting.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
I.1 Public Hearing and Consideration of Amendments to Beaumont Municipal
Code Chapter 5.66 Sidewalk Vending
Proposed amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 5.66
Sidewalk Vending to ensure public health, safety and welfare.
Public Hearing opened at 6:35 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:36 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Voigt
Second by Council Member White
To continue the public hearing to allow staff to research additional
information discussed regarding enforcement and fines.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J.1 Stewart Park Improvement Project Update
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.
Direction to proceed with phasing and discuss funding at the next
fiscal year budget discussion.
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J.2 Award of a Professional Services Agreement to Lisa Wise Consulting for
Update of the City’s Zoning Code – Capital Improvement Project (CIP)
CD-04
Priority #3, Target #3-Economic Development/Downtown, Goal #6 Revisit
the City’s Municipal Codes and Zoning
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Lara
Award a Professional Services Agreement for the City’s Zoning Code
Update to Lisa Wise Consulting in an amount not to exceed $368,080.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.3 Discussion and Direction on a Proposed Downtown Events Funding Policy
Adopt an objective process for evaluating requests for funding support for
events in the downtown. Strategic Plan Target #5 – Quality of Life/Well-
Being, Priority Level 2, Goal #5 Increase community events, arts and
culture.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
Second by Council Member Voigt
Adopt the Downtown Events Funding Policy with an amendment to
add priority to downtown businesses.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.4 Funding Agreement and Resolution Approving a Purchase and Sale
Agreement – 516 California Avenue
Consideration of a Funding Agreement with Riverside County and a
Resolution Approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the property
located at 516 California Avenue (APN 418-091-012).
Motion by Mayor Martinez
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
To waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Approving the
Acquisition of Real Property”,
Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the City
of Beaumont and PRROPERTIES LLC. and authorize the City
Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, and
Direct staff to bring back the funding agreement for approval.
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Approved by a unanimous vote
J.5 Update on the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade at Beaumont Ave and First
Street
Update on the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade at Beaumont Ave and First
Street, CIP R-13 (Project).
Receive and file.
J.6 Request for Proposal (RFP) Sub-Committee
Discussion and direction of RFP Sub-Committee assigned to the Financial
and Audit Committee.
Direction to staff to dissolve the task of the RFP subcommittee.
J.7 Traffic Relief Plan Workshop
Set date and time for a presentation from Riverside County Transportation
Commission (RCTC) staff on the draft Traffic Relief Plan.
Consensus to set Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 5:00pm as the
Traffic Relief Plan workshop.
J.8 Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of October 2023
Attorney Lena Wade recused herself on the item.
Motion by Council Member Voigt
Second by Council Member Lara
Approve invoices in the amount of $118,247.77.
Approved by a unanimous vote
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
L. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Next meeting will be December 13th. November's meeting was cancelled
due to lack of quorum.
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M. CITY TREASURER REPORT
M.1 Monthly Treasurer Reports
N. CITY CLERK REPORT
No report.
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report.
P. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Announcement of the City of Beaumont being featured on the news for
their new installment of an all inclusive playground.
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Assessment for the need for additional community center(s) (Future)
• Annexation Agreement with the County (December)
• Marketing of Downtown Renovation on Billboards (January)
• Level of Service Standards for Traffic Levels (January)
• Standards for Underground Utility Requirements (December)
Add City sponsored Market Night
R. COUNCIL REPORTS
Lara - Announced upcoming Beaumont Thanksgiving Meal outreach and it's 25
year success.
Voigt - Attended the ribbon cutting of the new all inclusive playground.
White - Gave a report out from the RCTC meeting.
Fenn - Gave a report out from the SCAG meeting, the PassCom meeting and the
Veteran's event.
Martinez - Thanked staff for the coordination of the Veteran's Day event, and the
new playground. Recognized City employees for their recent certificates.
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S. ADJOURNMENT at 8:25 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 December 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
unless otherwise posted.