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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
February 6, 2024
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 Fenn, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Council Member Voigt, Council
Member White, Council Member Martinez
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
B.1 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d) 2 and/or 3
Regarding November 15, 2023 Claim by Jordan Bevely
No reportable action.
B.2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8
Property: APN’s 422-170-008, 422-060-016, 017, 018 and a portion of
422-170-005
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs or her designee.
Negotiating Parties: City of Beaumont as potential purchaser and JRT BP
1, LLC as potential seller.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms.
No reportable action
B.3 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Pending Litigation Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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One Case: Beaumont v PB 240, LLC; DTOUR Production, Inc.; Shanna
Bottoni- Olive; Jamari Olive
(Case No: CVRI 2305764)
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lara
Second by Council Member Voigt
To approve a settlement.
Approved by a unanimous vote
B.4 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6
Agency designated representatives: Mayor Fenn and Councilmember
Jessica Voigt. Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
No reportable action
REGULAR SESSION
D. CALL TO ORDER at 6:05 p.m.
Present: Mayor Fenn, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Council Member Voigt, Council
Member White, Council Member Martinez
Report out from Closed Session: See above
Action on any Closed Session Items: None
Action of any Requests for Excused Absence: None
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Adjustments to the Agenda: None
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None
E. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS /
CORRESPONDENCE
F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
A. Worthen - Thank staff for the recent Veteran's Expo
M. Simon - Thanked the City and staff for their support of the most successful
Veteran's Expo so far.
R. Roy - Raised issues with the Beaumont Pointe project and asked for input
from a specific entity at the next hearing.
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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 Council Member White
Second by Council Member Voigt
To approve Consent Calendar items G1, G2, G3, G5, G6, G7, G8, G9, G10,
G12.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
G.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
January 11, 2024
January 18, 2024
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated January 16, 2024.
G.3 First Amendment to Ramona Humane Society Sheltering Services
Agreement
Consideration of the first amendment to Ramona Humane Society
Sheltering Services Agreement and scope of services.
Approve the Amended Agreement with Ramona Humane Society as
presented.
G.5 Offer of Dedication for Public Street and Public Utilities
A Resolution of the City of Beaumont authorizing the Mayor to accept the
Offer of Dedication for Elm Avenue for public street and public utility
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 Elm Avenue for Public Street and Public Utility
Purposes”;
Approve the Certificate of Acceptance, and
Record the Offer of Dedication documents with the Riverside County
Clerk Recorder’s Office.
G.6 Offer of Dedication for Public Road and Public Utilities
A Resolution of the City of Beaumont authorizing the Mayor to accept the
Offer of Dedication for Desert Lawn Drive for public road and public utility
purposes.
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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 Desert Lawn Drive for Public Road and Public Utility
Purposes”;
Approve the Certificate of Acceptance; and
Record the Offer of Dedication documents with the Riverside County
Clerk Recorder’s Office.
G.7 Intent to Vacate Desert Lawn Drive, South of Oak Valley Parkway
A Resolution of the City of Beaumont declaring its intention to vacate
Desert Lawn Drive, south of Oak Valley Parkway.
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of The
City of Beaumont Declaring its Intention to Vacate Desert Lawn
Drive, South of Oak Valley Parkway”.
G.8 Second Reading of Amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter
13.21 Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance
Second reading of an ordinance for the periodic review and recommended
changes to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 13.21 Mobile Home Park
Rent Stabilization for the purposes of streamlining processes and
consistency with state law.
Waive the second full reading and adopt by title only, “An Ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Beaumont California Amending
Chapter 13.21 Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization of the Beaumont
Municipal Code”.
G.9 Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Beaumont Municipal
Code Title of Chapter 12.16, Adding Chapter 12.18 and Amending Chapter
17.04
Undergrounding of Existing Overhead Utilities.
Waive the second full reading and adopt by title only “An Ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California Amending the
Title Of Chapter 12.16, Adding Chapter 12.18 and Amending Chapter
17.04 of the City Of Beaumont Municipal Code Concerning
Requirements for Undergrounding of Existing Overhead Utilities
Applicable to Discretionary Approvals Related to Land Use and
Development”.
G.10 FY2023-2024 2nd Quarter Cash and Investment Report
Receive and file the 2nd quarter cash and investment report.
Receive and file report.
G.12 Merchant Services Agreement
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Agreement with Open Edge Payments, LLC for a term of 3 years.
Review and approve the Merchant Services Agreement accepting the
3-year proposal agreement with Open Edge Payments, LLC and
authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
G.13 Adoption of the City of Beaumont 2024 Legislative Platform
Annual review and adoption of the City’s legislative platform and policies.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Lara
Hold discussion and approve the City’s 2024 Legislative Platform.
Approved by a unanimous vote
G.4 Performance Bond Exoneration
Performance and Payment bond exoneration for sewer improvements
associated with Tract Map No.18132, storm drain improvements
associated with Tract No. 31462, sewer improvements associated with
Tract No. 37426, and survey monuments associated with Tract Map No.
32775
Item tabled.
G.11 FY2023-2024 2nd Quarter City Manager Purchases and Contract Awards
Quarterly report pursuant to Beaumont Municipal Code Sections
3.01.030(B), and 3.01.050(B).
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Lara
Receive and file report.
Approved by a unanimous vote
H. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
Beaumont Youth Council Report Out and City Council Direction
Next meeting is February 13, 2024.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
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I.1 Public Hearing and Consideration of Amendments to Beaumont Municipal
Code Chapter 5.64 Peddlers and Chapter 5.66 Sidewalk Vending
Proposed amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 5.64
Peddlers and Chapter 5.66 Sidewalk Vending to ensure public health,
safety and welfare.
Public Hearing opened at 6:28 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:29 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Voigt
Second by Council Member Martinez
Hold a Public Hearing; and
Waive the first full reading and approve by title only, “An Ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Beaumont California Amending
Chapter 5.64 Peddlers of the Beaumont Municipal Code”; and
Waive the first full reading and approve by title only, “An Ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Beaumont California Amending
Chapter 5.66 Sidewalk Vending of the Beaumont Municipal Code”.
Approved by a unanimous vote
I.2 Public Hearing of Purchase and Sale Agreement for the property located
at 105 W. Sixth Street
Consideration of a purchase and sale agreement by and between David
and Emeline Schuelke (Seller) and the City of Beaumont (buyer) for the
property located at 105 W. Sixth Street.
Public Hearing opened at 7:03 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 7:03 p.m.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Voigt
Hold a Public Hearing;
Waive the full reading and approve by title only, “A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Approving the
Acquisition of Real Property”; and
Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the City
of Beaumont and David and Emeline Schuelke.
Approved by a unanimous vote
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J. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J.1 Discussion and Direction on Establishing a Downtown Market Night
Discussion and direction on adopting a policy establishing rules and
regulations for a market night.
Direction to staff on specifics within the policy.
J.2 Grease Trap Incentive Program Request by Beaumont Cherry Valley
Recreation and Parks District (BCVRPD) for the Noble Creek Park Snack
Bar
A request to allow the Noble Creek Park snack bar to participate in the
Grease Trap Incentive Program.
Motion by Council Member Voigt
Second by Mayor Fenn
Allow Beaumont Cherry Valley Recreation and Parks District to
participate in the Grease Trap Incentive Program for installation of
the required, eligible equipment in the snack bar at Noble Creek
Park.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.3 Adoption of Amendments to the Policy on Land Use and Sensitive
Receptors (PLUS)
Adoption of amendments to the PLUS, formalizing the Community Benefit
Fee and updating requirements in the Siting and Design, Operations and
Construction Phase sections.
Public Comment
R. Roy - Gave suggestions for changes to the policy.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Fenn
Adopt the updated Policy on Land Use and Sensitive Receptors
(PLUS) as presented
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.4 FY2023-2024 Mid-Year Budget Report
Review mid-year budget status.
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Motion by Mayor Fenn
Second by Council Member Voigt
Receive and file report and approve recommended budget
amendments.
Approved by a unanimous vote
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
L. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
January and February meetings cancelled. Next meeting is scheduled for
March.
M. CITY TREASURER REPORT
No report.
N. CITY CLERK REPORT
No report.
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Update of current litigation.
P. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Upcoming event of Donuts with Dispatch, Feb 20th at 9:00am
Report out from the first Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Assessment for the need for additional community center(s) (Future)
• Annexation Agreement with the County (Future)
• Level of Service Standards for Traffic Levels (March)
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R. COUNCIL REPORTS
Fenn - Attended the Chamber installation dinner, the Veteran's Expo, the
Pennsylvania ribbon cutting, the Cal Cities Mayor and Council Academy, Coffee
with a Cop and the TNOW meeting.
Voigt - Gave a report out from the Financial and Audit Committee and attended
the water alliance meeting.
White - Gave a report out from the RCTC workshop and attended the Veteran's
Expo.
Martinez - Gave a report out from the environmental quality committee meeting,
attended the Veteran's Expo, the Financial and Audit Committee, and the water
ad-hoc meeting.
Lara - Attended the Veteran's Expo, Citizen of the Year Luncheon, and Coffee
with a Cop. Thanked Martin and the Street's department for their work.
S. ADJOURNMENT at 8:16 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 February 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
unless otherwise posted.