HomeMy Public PortalAbout1994BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF
JANUARY 10, 1994
The Beaumont City Council met in a regular meeting at 6:03 p.m., in
the City Council Chambers with Mayor Leja presiding.
On roll call the following Council Members were present: Berg,
Brey, Parrott and Mayor Leja. Council Member Russo was absent at roll
call, arriving at 6:35 p.m. and participating in the closed session.
The invocation was given by Council Member Berg, who then led the
pledge of allegiance.
1. Clerk's Affidavit of Posting.
Motion by Council Member Berg, second by Council Member Brey,
to dispense with the reading of the affidavit.
There being no opposition, motion carried with 4 ayes, 1
absent.
2. Adjustments to Agenda.
There were no adjustments to the agenda.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATION:
There was no one requesting to speak during oral commuunication.
4. Request from Community Adviser to be Named the Primary
Newspaper of General Circulation for Publication of Public
Notices and Ordinances.
Staff Recommendation: Review the current policy and if a
change is desired, direct staff to bring a resolution back to
the Council reflecting the new policy.
The staff report was presented by the City Manager, a copy of
which is a matter of record in the Clerk's file.
Motion by Council Member Brey, second by Council Member Berg, to
repeal Resolution No. 1990 -22, and all resolutions in conflict
herewith, and adopt a new Resolution naming the Community Adviser
as the primary newspaper of general circulation for publication
of public notices and ordinances, with the Record Gazette to be
used in the event there is insufficient time to meet publication
deadlines; and to further direct the City Attorney to prepare the
Resolution for the Mayor's signature.
AYES: Council Member Berg, Brey, Parrott and Mayor Leja.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Russo.
5. Ratification of League of California Cities Dues Increase.
Staff Recommendation: Discuss proposed 3% increase and direct
staff to convey any Council consensus to the Division
President.
The staff report was received from the City Manager, a copy
of which is a matter of record in the Clerk's file.
Motion by Council Member Parrott, second by Council Member Berg,
to support ratification of the proposed League of California
Cities dues increase.
AYES: Council Member Berg, Brey, Parrott and Mayor Leja.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Russo.
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6. Consider Approving Tri -Party Pipeline Agreement Between Hi-
Sixty Associates L.P., Four Corners Pipe Line Company, and the
City of Beaumont. (Continued from December 27, 1993)
Staff Recommendation: Approve the Tri -Party Agreement between
Four Corners, Hi -Sixty Associates and the City and authorize
the Mayor to execute same.
The Planning Director, Ernie Egger, presented the staff report, a
copy of which is a matter of record in the Clerk's file.
Motion by Council Member Parrott, second by Council Member Brey,
to approve the Tri -Party Agreement between Four Corners Pipe Line
Company, Hi -Sixty Associates, L.P., and the City of Beaumont, and
authorize the Mayor to execute same.
AYES: Council Member Berg, Brey, Parrott and Mayor Leja.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Russo.
7. Reports and Appointments:
a. Status Report on WWTP Stage One Expansion.
A brief status report was received from Dee Moorjani, Public
Works Director, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof by reference.
There were no other reports, and no appointments.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR:
a. Approval of Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of
December 13, 1993, Special City Council Meeting of
December 20, 1993 and Regular City Council Meeting of
December 27, 1993.
b. Approval of Payment of Warrants and Payroll.
C. Authorize Renewal of Service Agreement with Carl Warren &
Co. for Liability Claims Administration.
Motion by Council Member Berg, second by Council Member Parrott,
to adopt the consent calendar as presented.
There being no opposition, motion carried with 4 ayes, 1 absent.
9. Recess to Closed Session:
a. To confer with its attorney regarding significant exposure
to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b)(1).
b. To consider public employee personnel matters pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.
The meeting was recessed to closed session at 6:32 p.m.,
reconvening to regular session at 8:35 p.m.
Let the record show no action was taken in closed session.
Date set for Next Regular Council Meeting, Monday, January 24,
1994, at 6:OO p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
Respe� fully submitted,
De ^ty City Cler
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BBAIANONT CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING MELD
JANUARY 24, 1994
The Beaumont City Council not in a regular meeting at 6:05 p.m., in
the City Council Chambers with Mayor Leja presiding.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Leja, Mayor Pro Tom Parrott,
Council Members Berg, Bray and Russo.
Absent: None.
The invocation was given by Council Member Russo.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Russo.
1. CLERK'S AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING:
Council Member Bray moved to dispense with the reading of the
Clerk's Affidavit of Posting. Second by Council Member Berg
and unanimously approved.
2. ADJUSTMENTS To AGENDA:
No adjustments were made to the agenda. The City Manager
noted that the Consent Calendar had been moved to follow Item
No. 2.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Bray moved to approve the following items
listed on the consent calendar of the agenda by one motion.
Second by council Member Bray and unanimously approved..
a. Approved the minutes of a regular City Council meeting
held January 10, 1994.
b. Accepted minutes of a regular Planning Commission meeting
held November 16, 1993.
C. Approved payment of warrants and payroll.
d. Accepted the resignation of Donald R. Echlin from the
Planning Commission, effective January 19, 1994, and
authorized a notice to be posted for a thirty day period
beginning January 25, 1994 inviting applications to fill
the vacancy.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR: (cant)
e. Approved a Community Development Block Grant agreement
with Beaumont Unified School District and authorized the
Mayor to execute the agreement.
f. Adopted RESOLUTION No. 1994 -01 ordering territory
designated as LAFCO No. 93 -20 -3, City of Beaumont
93- ANX -1 -52, annexed to the City of Beaumont, pursuant to
Knox- Cortese Section 57082. The territory is located at
the Northwest corner of Eighth Street and Highland
Springs Avenue and generally along Eight Street between
Xenia Avenue and Illinois Avenue.
g. Approved the request of Omega Homes for an extension of
time for tentative Tract Map No. 24933 (89- TM- 8(R)).
h. Approved the request of Kenneth Cokeley for an extension
of time for tentative Tract Map No. 23570 (89- TM- 2(R)).
i. Accepted a report of actions taken by the Planning
Commission at regular meetings held December 21, 1993 and
January 18, 1994.
4. ANARDS /PRESENTATIONS:
On behalf of the City Council, Mayor Leja presented a plaque
to going Planning Commissioner Donald R. Echlin in
appreciation for his dedication in serving on the Planning
Commission from 1990 to January 1994.
Mayor Leja recognized members of Troop 349 of the Boy Scouts
of America and encouraged their future involvement in
community affairs.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Ann Connors, 813 Elm St., Beaumont, outlined her concerns
regarding the policies and procedures of the present police
administration. She asked questions regarding personnel
procedures, outlined the actions she has taken in regard to
her concerns and requested that the contracts of the City
Manager and the Chief of Police not be renewed until the City
Council has had an opportunity to review the situation.
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9. CLOSED SESSION:
City Manager Keller asked if the Beaumont Financing Authority
meeting could be heard prior to adjourning to closed session
and the Mayor consented.
The City Council adjourned to a meeting of the Beaumont
Financing Authority at 6:25 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 6:28 p.m. and immediately
adjourned to a closed session to consider public employee
personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
The City Council meeting reconvened at 8:24 p.m. with all
council members present.
Council Member Brey moved to approve an employee agreement
with Chief of Police Patrick Smith, effective this date for a
two -year term. Second by Council Member Berg and unanimously
approved by roll call vote.
By order of Mayor Leja, the City Council meeting adjourned at
8:25 p.m.
Prepared by:
Joyce Snider,
Deputy City Clerk
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BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF
FEBRUARY 14, 1994
The Beaumont City Council met in a regular meeting at 6 :04 p.m.,
in the City Council Chambers with Mayor Leja presiding.
On Roll Call the following Council Members were present: Berg,
Parrott, Russo and Mayor Leja. Council Member Bray was absent at
roll call, arriving at 6:15 p.m.
The Invocation was given by Mayor Leja, who then led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
1. Clerk's Affidavit of Posting.
On motion by Council Member Parrott, seconded by Council
Member Russo, to dispense with the reading of the affidavit.
There being no opposition, motion carried with 4 ayes. 1
absent.
2. Adjustments to Agenda.
Mayor Leja noted that she would like to add an item to
tonight's agenda to discuss a method of answering questions
regarding the Beaumont Police Department. Mayor Leja then
placed this as a motion, seconded by Council Member Berg.
Motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Berg, Parrott, Russo and Mayor Leja.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Brey.
Mayor Leja went on explaining that given the circumstances
that currently exist at the Police Department, and the City
Council not being able to discuss certain personnel issues
since they are bound by law to protect employees' privacy
unless the employee waives his or her right, the need has
arisen for the community to be informed with answers
pertaining to appropriate questions. She felt that if a
method was set up whereby members of the community that had
questions, could do so in writing to the City Manager's Office
through Wednesday, February 22, 1994, the questions would
then be answered by the City Council at their meeting of
February 28, 1994. The written questions as well as the
written answers by the Council would then be given to the
media for publication, so all citizens in the community would
have the opportunity to read the questions and answers.
3. Oral Communications:
There was no one requesting to speak during oral
communication.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued from December 27, 1993).
4. Tract Map 24933. Revision No. 1 and Negative Declaration 93-
NO-27.
The Economic Community Director, David Dillon, presented the
staff report, a copy of which 1s a matter of record in the
Clark's file.
Mayor Leja then opened the public hearing at 6:17 p.m. asking
far proponents /opponents wishing to speak.
Donne Bell, 11543 Beaumont Avenue, addressed the Council
asking about Beaumont Avenue and where the High Density
was in relation to this project. Mr. Dillon commented there
is no real high density proposed with this project.
George Barrick, 903 E. 14th Street, Beaumont, addressed the
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Council questioning Marshall Creek and the drainage.
Mr. Dillon commented that the applicant is proposing to
construct a concrete trapezoidal channel in accordance with
the Flood Control District's Master Plan and has entered into
the Community Facilities District 93 -1 to assist in the
financing of the Flood Control improvements.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Leja then
closed the public hearing at 6:20 p.m.
e. Consider Adoption of Negative Declaration 93 -NO -27 based
on the Findings that Enwironmantal Impacts were
Considered and Adequately Mitigated by the Proposed
Conditions of Approval for the Project.
Based an staff and the Planning Commission's recommendation,
Council Member Berg made a motion, seconded by Council Member
Parrott for adoption of Negative Declaration 93 -ND -27 and
approval of Tentative Tract No. 24933, Revised No. 1, subject
to the proposed conditions of approval. Motion carried
unanimously with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Berg, Bray, Parrott, Russo and Mayor
Leja.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
b. Approve Revision No. 1 to Tentative Tract Map 24833 by
Approval of Tentative Tract Map 89 -TM -8, subject to the
Conditions of Approval as Amended by the Planning
Cooission.
On motion by Council Member Barg, seconded by Council Member
Parrott to approve Revision No. 1 to Tentative Tract Map
249330 subject to the conditions of approval as amended by the
Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously with the
fallowing roll call vote:
RYES: Council Members Berg, Bray, Parrott, Russo and Mayor
Leja.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
S. Development Agreement 93 -OA -9 and Negative Declaration 93-
NO -18. Applicant, Omega Homes.
City Manager, Dayle Keller, noted that pursuant to Mr.
Dillon's request, this matter be continued to the City
Council Meeting of February 28, 1994.
B. Consider Issuance of Requests for Proposal (RFP's) for
Transportation Engineering and State Route 60 Engineering.
The staff report was presented by the Economic Development
Director, David Dillon, a copy of which is a matter of record
in the Clerk's file.
Council Member Parrott noted he would like consideration for a
Dial -A -Ride system through all the tracts from now on.
Mr. Dillon in response to Council Member Parrott's statement
commented that in the proposed RFP, there is a list of
suggested issues which need to be addressed and one is the
Public Transit routes and terminals. He commented that
what can be done is to make this a mandatory item which
would then be addressed as opposed to a suggestive issue.
On motion by Council Member Parrott, seconded by Council
Member Berg to authorize the City Manager to issue requests
for proposals for Transportation Engineering and SR 60
Engineering, subject to the inclusion of public transit routes
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and terminals as a mandatory topic, evaluate the responses,
and forward results of the selection process to the City
Council for ratification. Motion carried unanimously with
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Berg, Bray, Parrott, Russo and Mayor
Laja.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
7. Consider Approval of Plane and Specifications for the
Wastewater Treatment Plant Stage I Expansion and Authorize
Advertisement for Bids, Phase II Construction.
The staff report was presented by the Economic Development
Director, David Dillon, a copy of which is a matter of record
in the Clerk's file.
Council Member Parrott asked that a limit be set for actual
work done by the Prime Construction Company in order to keep
the Company from sub - contracting too much work out.
Public Works Director, Dee Moarjani, informed the Council that
he would certainly keep track of the amount of work the
Prime does in relation to the amount of sub - contracted work.
It was noted by City Manager, Dayle Keller, that the
copies of the bid plans and specifications will be on file
in Room 9 on the 22nd day of February 1994, not the 219t.
On motion by Council Member Berg, seconded by Council Member
Bray to approve the plans and specifications and authorize the
City Clerk to advertise for bids, subject to the bid date of
February 22, 1994. Motion carried unanimously with the
following roll cell vote:
AYES: Council Members Berg, Bray, Parrott, Russo and Mayor
Laja.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
9. Consider Dedication of Right -of -Way for the Construction of
Fourth Street Improvements by CFO 93 -1.
The staff report was presented by the Economic Development
Director, David Dillon, a copy of which is a matter of record
In the Clerk's file.
On motion by Council Member Berg, seconded by Council Member
Parrott, to approve the Offer of Dedication and authorize
execution by the Mayor. Motion carried unanimously with the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Berg, Brey, Parrott, Russo and Mayor
Leja.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
9. Consider Ratification of Press Release dated February 7, 1994.
Mayor Leje noted staff's recommendation to formally approve
and ratify City Council Press Release dated February 7, 1994
with 5 ayes, no one in opposition.
10. Consider Award of Special Tax Consultant Services Agreement
with David Taussig and Associates, Inc, for CFD 93 -1 Formation
Services.
The staff report was presented by the Economic Development
Director, David Dillon, a copy of which is a matter of record
in the Clerk's Office.
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On motion by Council Member Berg, seconded by Council Member
Parrott for approval of the Consultant Agreement and Notice
of Authorization with David Taussig and Associates, Inc. for
CFD 93 -1 Special Tax Consulting Services, and Authorization
of the Mayor to execute the Agreement. Motion carried
unanimously with the following roll call votat
AYES: Council Members Berg, Brey, Parrott, Russo and Mayor
Leje.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
11. Ordinance No. 744 - Second Reeding - Providing for the
Regulation of Food Establishments and Food Facilities.
Motion to read Ordinance No. 744 by title only.
On motion by Council Member Parrott, seconded by Council Member
Berg for approval to read Ordinance No. 744 by title only.
Mayor Leja wanted a clarification before proceeding with the
meeting noting that the second meeting did not have a motion
on the agenda and wanted to know if this item should be
continued. City Manager, Doyle Keller, commented that this
was an oversight.
City Attorney, Joe Aklufl, informed the Council that this was
the second reading and by law you are entitled to adopt it at
the present time.
There being no opposition, the motion carried 5 -0.
City Manager, Doyle Keller, then read the Ordinance by title
only.
On motion by Council Member Parrott, seconded by Council
Member Berg to approve Ordinance No. 744 by second reading.
Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Berg, Bray, Parrott, Russo and Mayor
Leja.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
12. Reports and Appointments.
Mayor Leja reported that she had a request from Bonnie
Flickinger, Mayor of the City of Moreno Valley asking for
the Council's support in legislation in order to expand city
representation on the RCTC Board. This Commission essentially
distributes the funding for road improvements such as Highway
80. Mayor Leja noted that as a general direction she would
submit the Council's support for legislation.
Don Keeeling reported that the City of Beaumont has a total
amount invested of $1,498,437 with the North County Bonk. It
is anticipated however, that the City should start being able
to move the funds beck Into the investment accounts and cash
flow should be Improving as the City receives property and
other taxes.
Council Member Parrott reported that he attended the first
Volunteer Services Program last week headed by Sgt. John
Acosta. There were 7 people attending the class. These
people will get 58 hours of training as well as training in
various courses. They will be riding along with the officers,
will have badges, however will not be carrying weapons. Mr.
Parrott felt this program would be a real asset to the City.
13. Consent Calendar:
a. Approval of Warrants and Payroll.
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b. Receive and file Report of Finance Committee dated January
24, 1994.
On motion by Council Member Berg, seconded by Council Member
Parrott approving the warrants and payroll and to receive and
file a Report of Finance Committee dated January 240 1994.
Motion carried with 5 ayes. No one opposed.
14. Recess to Closed Session to Confer with Legal Counsel
Regarding Pending Litigation to Government Code Section
54956.9, Including City of Calimesa vs. City of Beaumont and
Agard vs. City of Beaumont.
At this time the meeting recessed at 6:50 p.m. taking a brief
recess and then reconvening to a closed session.
Date set for the next Regular Council Meeting, is Monday,
February 28, 1994, at S :00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
Respectfully submitted,
Cherr a'�.9r
Actin Dep y City Clerk
BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF
FEBRUARY 28, 1994
The Beaumont City Council met in a regular meeting at 6:00
p.m., in the City Council Chambers with Mayor Leja presiding.
On Roll Call the following Council Members were present: Berg,
Bray, Parrott, Russo and Mayor Leja.
The Invocation was given by Council Member Russo, who then led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Clerks Affidavit of Posting.
A motion was offered by Council Member Berg, seconded by
Council Member Bray, to dispense
There being no opposition, motion carried with 5 ayes.
2. Adjustments to Agenda.
There were no adjustments to the agenda.
3. Oral Communication:
Ms. Ann Connors, 813 Elm Street, addressed the Council stating
she wanted it known for the record that she handed in a
Request to Speak form for Item 10a which is the Warrant List
and she also wanted it known that she asked that the Citizens'
Questions and Comments be read orally into the record tonight.
Ms. Connors then questioned Item No. 5 as to whether Council
was going to accept Request to Speak forms for that item.
Mayor Leja explained the procedure noting that when she
asks for Item 5 on the agenda, she will read the questions
with respect to all questions submitted. Mayor Leja indicated
that this is the procedure unless it deals with a particular
personnel issue where the employee had waived their right to
privacy, then the Council would be able to answer questions in
greater detail. The questions have been grouped in categories
and the Council will be answering them to the best of their
ability. There will be a statement at the and that will
inform the citizens that if they feel there were questions
that were not answered in writing, the Council will then write
that specific question down with an answer. Citizens are
always given the ability to ask more questions.
Ann Connors responded by asking "anyone who might want to make
a comment can hand in a Request to Speak form for that item
and be called upon at that time" with Mayor Leja stating
"always ".
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PUBLIC HEARING: (Continued from February 14, 1994)
4. Development Agreement 93 -DA -9 and Negative Declaration
93- NO -18. Applicant: Omega Homes. Location: CFO 93 -1
Improvement Area No. 11.
The adoption of the Negative Declaration pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is also proposed
including findings consistent with Section 15153 of the CEQA
Guidelines.
The staff report was presented by the Director of Planning,
Ernie Egger, a copy of which is a matter of record in the
Clerk's file.
Mayor Leja then asked for proponents /opponents from the
audience wishing to speak. There being none, she closed the
public hearing turning the matter back to the Council.
a. Adopting Negative Declaration 93 -NO -18 Based On The
Findings the Proposed Agreement Will Not Have An Adverse
Affect On The Environment.
A motion was offered by Council Member Parrott, seconded
by Council Member Berg, to adopt Negative Declaration 93-
ND-18. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Council Member Berg, Bray, Parrott, Russo and Mayor
Leja.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
b. Ordinance No. 743 - First Reading - Approving Development
Agreement 93 -NO -9 for Tentative Tract No. 24933.
Applicant: Omega Homes. Location: CFO 93 -1 Improvement
Area No. 11.
Motion To Read Ordinance No. 743 By Title Only.
Director of Planning Ernie Egger then read Ordinance No. 743
by title only.
A motion was offered by Council Member Berg, seconded by
Council Member Parrott, to approve Ordinance No. 743 at the
first reading. Motion carried unanimously with the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Brag, Bray, Parrott, Russo and Mayor
Leja.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
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5. Consider Questions from the Community Related to Police
Department Issues, Policies and Procedures.
Mayor Leja informed the audience that all the questions
relating to the same subject had been grouped together since
quite a few of the questions were duplicative. She explained
that if a question has been submitted by someone who wants an
answer in writing, then the Council will be glad to do this.
Also, if there are any questions at the end of the discussion,
the Council will be glad to take the questions. She noted
there were handouts if anyone wanted to receive one. Mayor
Leja then read the handout, dated FEbruary 28, 1994, entitled
"Questions from the Community Related to Police Department
Issues, Policies and Procedures" (see attachment).
Larry Israelson, 1110 Radka Avenue, addressed the Council
commenting that he was unaware of any actions by the Chief
that would justify this figurative lynch -mob. Mr. Israelson
strongly recommended that the Council send the principals in
this dispute to a quiet place to practice some good old -
fashioned communication, perhaps with the help of an
impartial third party.
Ann Connors, 813 Elm Avenue, addressed the Council stating
that since Chief Smith submitted a report that they were to
question later, it appeared that one of the questions
submitted by the citizens from their meeting on February Sth
needs some clarification. She noted the question was not what
are Chief Smith's policies and procedures as he has reported,
but rather which policies and procedures have disturbed the
officers. The Chief's contention is that the policies and
procedures are the problem, not the actual disputes. Also,
because of the City Council's determination to misread this
point, she also wanted to stress their Question No. 9 which
calls for the Council to meet with the officers to find out
how they feel and why. She noted that the Council may now
have caused the officers to fear speaking up since the past
month as revealed that the Council's minds and hearts were
closed to them. Ms. Connors went on speaking stating that in
a rarefied environment of public office, the Council is
unaware of the depth of dissatisfaction over this issue.
Agencies and well known individuals are unhappy, but have told
them they will not risk loss of reputation or other losses
that might result from incurring wrath specifically from the
Chief. Ms. Connors also stated that most petitioners
suspended collecting names until after this meeting; however,
managed to accumulate the signatures of over 200 citizens to
request the resignation of Chief Smith. Also at the request
of Mr. Russo and Mr. Bray, she stated she was notifying the
Council of the next citizen's meeting which is tomorrow
evening at 7:00 p.m., in the Summit School Cafeteria.
At this time, Ms. Connors submitted an informal petition
demanding the resignation of Beaumont Police Chief Patrick
Smith.
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Council member Berg responded to ms Connors' statement noting
that he did not believe that Council was not open to listening
to what the police officers had to say. He noted there is a
proper form as well as a police union and if there is a
grievance then it should be followed through the proper
channels. Mr. Berg felt the Council will be open to listening
if the problem is brought forward in the right tone without a
negative connation.
Council member Parrott noted that Council wants a fair and
equitable decision on this matter and that Council will listen
to what is said.
Council member Brey commented that he was happy to see so many
citizens in the audience that have genuine concerns and that
hopefully everyone that leaves will draw their own conclusion.
Patsy Gaines, 925 Palm Avenue, addressed the Council wanting
to know what is being done to resolve this issue with the
police department.
Mayor Leja noted that the people involved will work out the
issues and this was the reason it was placed squarely on the
police chief and the officers to resolve the issues. If there
had been specific complaints about specific policies following
the true chain of command which is how government has to work,
then it would eventually get to the Council.
Ms. Gaines noted she understood, but apparently the Chief and
officers are not able to solve the issues and wanted to know
who is stepping in to take care of this problem.
Mayor Leja noted she was not aware that they were unable to
solve the problem and then commented that investigations by
outside investigators are underway so the issues can be
resolved in an unbiased manner. The Council's goal is to get
to the truth.
Jerry Sampter, 1009 Radka Avenue, addressed the Council asking
who is the person that is getting the investigators, the
Police Department, the Chief or the Council?
City manager Dayle Keller responded by stating it was the
City manager.
Jerry Sampter than asked if she was working with the Chief of
Police on these investigations?
City manager Dayle Keller noted she was not, she was doing it
independently; however, the Chief is also conducting
investigations. She further noted that she has three separate
ones she is currently conducting without the Chief's
involvement.
Jerry Sampter then stated his name and address requesting to
speak with the investigators noting he felt there were a lot
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of things being covered up by the Council, the City Manager
and the Chief of Police.
Jim Melvin, 1425 Cherry Avenue, addressed the Council
questioning the depletion of the police forces on the street
when officers are out on administrative leave as well as the
efficiency of the police department. Mr. Melvin also
questioned how much of a man force will be brought in from
mutual aide from Riverside County, Banning and the Highway
Patrol in the event of a crisis.
City Manager Dayle Keller explained the administrative leave
issue stating that two employees are currently on
administrative leave with pay for different reasons but are
both in the status of administrative leave with pay. This
simply means that they are on leave from work, they do not
report to work, they call in each day and get full pay and
benefits during that period. Their sick leave and vacation
time is not used. With regard to the officer that was placed
on administrative leave pending a hearing examination, the
Chief felt it was very important for that officer not be
available since when you have an officer doing light duty,
there is that tendency for him to be called out.
Mayor Leja commented that mutual aide has been used in this
County for a long time and has been very successful. She
noted how Beaumont sent an officer to the Los Angeles riots
and that he National Guard was also called in. This would be
the same types of groups that would assist this community in
the event of a major crisis.
City Manager Dayle Keller noted that the City can call an
these agencies if there is a need. Also, she is not talking
about replacing current City employees with contracts on a
permanent basis, just special needs that may come up.
Council Member Berg commented that the Fire Department is on a
mutual aide basis. Basically there is only one man backed up
by a lot of volunteers.
Council Member Russo explained that sometimes change can be
very difficult to deal with. The problem with the police
department has been blown way out of proportion and if the
Council allows the paid administrators of this City and the
paid staff of this City to work out their problems in their
own way within the confines of their departments, then it will
get resolved.
Barbara Berback, 348 W. 6th Street, addressed the Council
stating she had very quick response from the police department
when her store was robbed and the officers acted in a very
professional manner. She then asked about the volunteer work
Ms. Smith was doing and if she saved the City money.
Mayor Leja in response explained that it was her understanding
that Ms. Smith painted some of the offices purchasing the
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paint herself. Also Ms. Smith put a tracking ledger together
to track forfeiture funds which apparently had not been a
very sophisticated tracking system in the past.
City manager Dayle Keller noted that Ms. Smith also served as
McGruff a couple of times and sought donations for the
department from McGruff as well as donations in general from
the community.
Brent Harkey, 1451 E. 6th Street, addressed the Council
stating that there had been a unanimous vote by the officers
to the Police Officers Association and the letter was also
sent to the Council informing them there were problems with
the Chief of Police. The Council's response was to give the
letter to the Chief and say take care of it. This is like the
Fox guarding the hen house. Also, it was his feeling that
when you have fifteen members unanimously voting they have a
problem, you do not allow the person the problem concerns to
solve it.
Mayor Leja noted it was indicated to her by the police
officers that it was not a unanimous vote stating they all had
problems, but rather they all supported that if they
(officers) had problems, the proper format to be used was a
letter form.
Marge Gordon, 1425 Cherry Avenue, addressed the Council
wanting to know what the changes are that are upsetting
everyone.
Mayor Leja responded by stating that when the officers brought
in their letter there was no specific outline. Not once have
they identified to the Council a specific policy which has
upset them. She further commented that this is the reason
there is a Chief's Advisory Committee so these issues can be
resolved.
Madelyn Cardwell, 1171 Wellwood Avenue, addressed the Council
commenting that changes do not always mean it involves
policies or procedures. She noted that some things do not
fall into these categories. Further, that the changes the
officers are talking about may be untrue, fishing for evidence
or back stabbing.
Mayor Leja noted that communication has to flow both ways. It
has been placed squarely on the shoulders of the Chief and he
has the most to lose for not making it work; however, to make
it work the officers have to also be willing to communicate
and this is what the Advisory Council is for.
Butch Romero, (no address), addressed the Council stating that
apparently the communication gap broke down because some
officers are mysteriously being layed off for some reason.
Mayor Leja explained that in the past most of the chiefs' were
hired from within the department and Council knew that with
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Chief Smith being an outsider he would not easily be accepted
as Chief of Police. mayor Leja indicated that, prior to Chief
Smith's hiring, the President of the Police Association
brought to the Council a letter stating a vote of confidence
had been taken for the Acting Chief of Police and the officers
wanted him to remain as the Acting Chief or be hired as
Chief. Later the Council received another letter from the
Association stating they were sorry but there was never a vote
taken. This made the Council aware that there would be
resistance.
Jerry Sampter again approached the mike stating that there
needs to be further investigation as to what is going on and
there was a lot that the Council is not aware of. Also,
vindictiveness was not in the policy and this was what is
happening.
Council member Berg stated they have to rely on the
information they have and again reiterated to Mr. Sampter to
put the problem in writing and give it to the City manager.
Mayor Leja explained that when the Chief was hired
investigations were done and the Chief was not hired directly
by the Council. She explained the procedure of hiring by
stating there were a pool of applicants that had to meet
certain criteria. They ere interviewed, extensive
backgrounds were done, drug tests were done, criminal
investigations were done and the people who were interviewed
were screened by a community panel. This was all done in a
professional manner. The top three candidates were given to
the City manager who was Mr. Bounds at the time and he said
this is the man I wan to hire, so he was hired. mayor Leja
then asked Mr. Sampter that regarding his circumstance if he
would like to waive his right of privacy, Council will be glad
to discuss his problem in open forum.
Ann Connors addressed the Council again questioning the
officers that were on administrative leave with City manager
Dayle Keller providing a specific explanation for the leaves.
Sgt. Acosta addressed the Council explaining the duties of the
Volunteer officers as well as the Reserve officers. His
feeling was that the Volunteer and Reserve officers would take
some of the workload off of the officers.
Mayor Leja then recessed the meeting at 7:50 p.m, for 15
minutes, subsequently reconvening at 8:06 p.m.
6. Consider Report from the Chief of Police Regarding Policies
and Procedures Established During his Tenure.
City manager Dayle Keller presented the staff report, a copy
of which is on file in the Clerk's office.
Mayor Leja directed that the Police Department prepare a
report on policies and procedures be provided to the City
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Council on a periodic or quarterly basis outlining changes, if
any. She also directed that the reports be made available in
the City manager's office for review by the public.
7. Consider Police Regarding Extension of Expiration Date of
Tentative Subdivision and Parcel Maps Pursuant to Government
Code Section 66452.11.
Director of Planning Ernie Egger presented the staff report, a
copy of which is a matter of record in the Clerk's file.
a. Resolution No. 1994 -4 - Establishing Policy Regarding the
Extension of the Expiration Date of Tentative Subdivision
and Parcel Maps Pursuant to Government Code Section
66452.11.
A motion was made by Council member Berg, seconded by Council
Member Parrott, and unanimously approved by roll call vote, to
adopt Resolution No. 1994 -4 establishing policy regarding the
extension of expiration dates of tentative subdivision and
parcel maps pursuant to government Code Section 66452.11,
amending Subsection b. of Section 1, to read as follows, with
the consent of the maker and second of the motion:
AYES: Council Members Berg, Bray, Parrott, Russo and Mayor
Leja.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
b. Review and approval of the City Council, and the existing
Subsection b. was made Subsection c.
B. Consider Reappointments to the Beaumont Senior Citizens
Advisory Committee and Direction to Staff Regarding Remaining
Vacancies.
City Manager Dayle Keller presented the staff report, a copy
of which is a matter of record in the Clerk's file.
A motion was offered by Council Member Berg, seconded by
Council Member Parrott, to reappoint incumbents Muriel Killeen
and Anna Hause for terms to expire on January 31, 1996.
Motion carried 5 -0.
9. Reports and Appointments.
There were no reports nor appointments.
10. Consent Calendar:
a. Approval of Warrants and payroll.
Mayor Leja called for Ann Connors to speak due to a
Request to Speak form she filled out earlier; however, she
had left the meeting.
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b. Ratification of Approval of Extension of Time for
Tentative Tract No. 23570 (89- TM -2 -R), Kenneth Cokeley.
C. Ratification of Approval of Extension of Time for
Tentative Tract No. 24933 (89- TM -8 -R), Omega Homes.
d. Report of Action of the Planning Commission Meeting of
February 15, 1994.
A motion was made by Council Member Berg, seconded by
Council Member Parrott, for approval of the items on the
Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5 -0.
11. Recess to Closed Session to Confer with Legal Counsel
Regarding Pending Litigation Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9, Including City of Calimesa vs. City of
Beaumont and Petrino vs. the City of Beaumont.
Meeting recessed to a closed session at 8:17 p.m.
The City Council meeting reconvened at 10:10 p.m. with all
Council Members present.
Council Member Berg moved to do the following:
a. Ratify settlement on Workers Compensation claim of former
City employee, Sonja Gonzales.
b. Authorize settlement in the case of Petrino vs. the City
of Beaumont.
C. Reject the claim of the Beaumont Unified School District.
Seconded by Council Member Parrott and unanimously approved.
Date set for next Regular Council Meeting, Monday March 14,
1994, at 6:00 p.m. in the Beaumont City Council Chambers.
There being no further business to come before the City
Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cherry ylor
Actin Deput Clerk
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BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING HELD
MARCH 14, 1994
The Beaumont City Council met in a regular meeting at 6:07 p.m., in
the City Council Chambers with Mayor Leja presiding.
Roll Call: Present: Mayor Leja, Mayor Pro Tem Parrott,
Council Members Berg, Brey and Russo.
The invocation was given by Council Member Berg.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Berg.
1. CLERKIS AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING:
Council Member Brey moved to dispense with the reading of the
Clerk's Affidavit of Posting. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott
and unanimously approved.
2. ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA:
On the recommendation of City Manager Keller, the portion of
the closed session related to personnel issues was moved to
follow agenda item number 3.
Mayor Leja opened the floor to the public and the following
persons spoke:
a. Beaumont Police Officer Eric Martin, representing the
Beaumont Police Officers Association, read aloud a
statement indicating that the Association is grateful to
the community for their support, that the Association is
happy to be working with City administration to resolve
departmental issues and that much progress has been made.
b. Beaumont Police Sergeant John Acosta, representing the
general employees of the Police Department, including
dispatchers, read aloud a statement indicating that the
general employees of the Police Department have not taken
sides in the matter at hand; that they felt the issues
should be resolved between the Department and
administration and that the letter from the Police
Officers Association does not represent the views of the
general employees.
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3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. (cont)
C. Bill Jenkins, Club House, 1302 East Sixth Street,
Beaumont, stated that the Chamber of Commerce doesn't
know what the Police Department problems are, but that
the matter should be taken care of by City administration
and the Police Department rather than others who are less
knowledgeable about the specifics of the situation.
d. Irish Mitchell, 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue, Beaumont,
expressed his disappointment with the manner in which the
Police Department issues are being handled and said they
should be handled by the City Manager and the Police
Department.
e. Tony Bauer, 640 Donna Dr., Beaumont, said American flags
flown on his property have been stolen repeatedly through
the years. The City Manager was requested to contact Mr.
Bauer and look into the matter.
11. CLOSED SESSION.
At 6 :21 p.m., by order of Mayor Leja, The City Council
adjourned to closed session to consider personnel matters
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
The City Council reconvened at 7:44 p.m. with the mayor and
all council members present. Mayor Leja announced that no
action was taken in closed session.
Beaumont Police Corporal Leonard Howlett read aloud the
following press release: "Beaumont Police Officers
Association representatives have met with the City Council to
discuss the turmoil between the Chief of Police, the PDA and
the City Council; at the request of the Association, the
issues raised in the December 1993 letter were not discussed,
as the POA believes those issues have been resolved."
"The Association believes that the City Council, City Manager
and Police Chief are firmly committed to resolving issues that
may arise in the future through the cooperative effort between
City administration and the POA. The PDA would like to thank
the City Council, City Manager, Police Chief and the citizens
of the City of Beaumont for their support and concern during
this period of time. We would like to assure the citizens
that all parties involved are committed to the positive
forward progress of the City of Beaumont."
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11. CLOSED SESSION: (cunt)
Council Member Berg moved to acknowledge and accept that the
City Council and the Police personnel are a unit moving
forward together for the safety and benefit of the community.
Second by Mayor Pro Ten Parrott and unanimously approved by
roll call vote.
At 7:50 p.m., by order of Mayor Leja, the City Council
recessed. The City Council reconvened at 7:54 p.m. with the
mayor and all council members present.
4. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:
Considered at this time was a public hearing to solicit public
input regarding the utilization of 20th year Community
Development Block Grant funds. Planning Director Egger
presented a staff report. He described the list of external
requests received and the City's needs and programs which have
been identified.
At 8:00 p.m., Mayor Leja opened the hearing and asked for
public comment. No one came forward. At 8:01 p.m., Mayor
Leja closed the hearing, Council Member Berg moved to direct
staff to complete a formal Community Development Block Grant
application for 20th year program funding and submit it to the
Riverside County Economic Development Agency for funding of
the following programs:
a. Alternatives to Domestic Violence $3,000.00
b. Senior Home Repair $9,757.20
C. City Programs $58,000.00
Total $70,757.25
Second by Mayor Pro Ten Parrott. It was clarified by staff
that if the total amount requested is not approved, the City
programs will be cut rather than the Senior Home Repair and
Alternatives to Domestic Violence programs and other funding
sources will be sought to complete other projects.
The motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote.
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5. PUBLIC REQUEST:
Considered at this time was the request of Ann Connors for
further discussion of questions and answers presented at the
Council meeting held February 28, 1994, related to Police
Department issues, policies and procedures. The floor was
opened to the public and Raymond Wagner, 1271 Palm Avenue,
Beaumont and Brent Hardtke, 1451 East Sixth Street, Beaumont
asked questions and expressed concerns related to the Police
Department policies and procedures. Mr. Hardtke's unanswered
questions were referred to the City Manager for response.
6. PERSONNEL:
Considered at this time was a Memorandum of Understanding with
the Beaumont Police Officers Association of the California
Organization of Police and sheriffs. City Manager Keller
outlined the major conditions agreed upon between City
administration and the Association.
Mayor Pro Ten Parrott moved to ratify the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Beaumont Police Officers Association as
recommended by staff. Second by Council Member Berg and
unanimously approved by roll call vote.
7. RECYCLING:
Considered at this time was the completion and advertisement
of a request for establishment of a wood chipping operation on
5 + acres adjacent to the City wastewater treatment plant.
Staff explained that the operation would provide for
processing of wood and green plant materials to make
fertilizer and would provide for processing sludge from the
wastewater treatment plant.
Council Member Berg moved to approve the completion and
advertisement of a request for proposals for establishment of
a wood chipping operation on 5t acres adjacent to the City
wastewater treatment plant and to authorize the City Clerk to
publish the request for proposals in the Green Sheet and to
accept proposals until close of business on April 15, 1994.
Second by Mayor Pro Ten Parrott and unanimously approved.
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8. REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT:
Considered at this time was a second lease agreement extension
with Beaumont Garden Center for acreage South of Cooper's
Creek, West of West Drive and North of Bolo Court, retroactive
to November 1, 1993, terminating on October 31, 1994, with an
annual payment of $250 due on April 15, 1994.
Council Member Berg moved to approve the lease agreement
extension as presented and to authorize the City Manager to
notify the lessee of the approved extension. Second by Mayor
Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously approved.
9. REPORTS AND APPOINTMENTS:
There were no reports or appointments to be considered at this
meeting.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Brey moved to approve the following items
listed on the consent calendar of the agenda by one motion.
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously approved.
a. Approved the Chamber of Commerce request for a one -day
business license for operation of a circus at the Stater
Brothers Shopping Center at Sixth and Highland Springs
Avenue on March 18, 1994.
b. Approved the payment of warrants and payroll as presented
for the period ending March 14, 1994.
11. CLOSED SESSION:
At 8:40 p.m., by order of Mayor Leja, the City Council
adjourned to a closed session to confer with legal counsel
regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9 and regarding personnel matters pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.
The City Council reconvened at 11:12 p.m. with the mayor and
Council Members Berg, Brey and Russo present and Mayor Pro Tem
Parrott absent.
Council Member Berg moved to deny the claim of Southern
California Gas Company. Second by Council Member Brey and
unanimously approved with Mayor Pro Tem Parrott absent.
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11. CLOSED SESSION: (cont)
Council Member Berg moved to approve a letter of agreement
with Joyce Snider of Snider Seminars and Consulting Services
for professional services. Second by Council Member Brey and
unanimously approved with Mayor Pro Ten Parrott absent.
Mayor Leja announced that no other action had been taken in
closed session on litigation or personnel matters.
12. AD30URN NT:
There being no further business to come before the City
Council, the Council meeting was adjourned at 11:14 p.m.
Prepared by:
Joyce Snider,
Deputy City Clerk
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Agenda Item NO.)
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
HELD MARCH 28, 1994
A regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council was called to order
by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott at 6:05 p.m., in the City Council
Chambers.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Pro Tem Parrott, Council Members
Berg, Brey and Russo.
Absent: Mayor Leja.
The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING:
1. Council Member Berg moved to dispense with the reading of the
Clerk's Affidavit of Posting. Second by Council Member Brey
and unanimously approved, with Mayor Leja absent.
ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA:
No adjustments were made to the agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tem Parrott opened the floor to the public and the
following persons spoke:
Senior Center Director Mary Blankenship reported on disaster
preparedness events related to earthquakes, indicating that
Red Cross mass care training is being conducted at the
Fellowship in the Pass Baptist Church this evening and at the
San Gorgonio Catholic Church in the morning; that these
churches have offered their facilities as shelters, have
organized and a corps of volunteers is being trained as
shelter managers.
Brent Hardtke, 1451 East Sixth Street, Beaumont, asked if the
City Manager would be answering questions tonight related to
Police Department issues that he presented previously. Mr.
Hardtke was informed that a letter would be mailed tomorrow.
Mr. Hardtke asked several questions and was asked to submit
his questions in writing to the City Manager.
Agenda Item No. I
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: (coat)
Raymond Wagner, 1271 Palm Avenue, Beaumont, said he was the
spokesperson for "Concerned Citizens of Beaumont" and asked
for a report at the next Council meeting regarding Police
Officers Association grievances and the steps taken to correct
the problems.
Mr. Wagner asked why the concerns of the POA were not met. He
was infoitr.ed - ha+-_thc. a concerns had been met through the vote
of the r�A anL 'was referred to that organization for
additional information.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
4. Considered at this time was a public hearing to approve pre -
zoning of 9.93 acres and approve the annexation of a total of
16.08 acres of land, the westerly boundary of which is
coterminous with the City's easterly boundary, for applicant
Nick Saab, Allied Group.
Staff indicated that additional time was needed in order for
the Planning Commission to complete its review of the proposed
annexation and recommended that the hearing be opened and
continued to April 25, 1994. Mayor Pro Tem Parrott opened the
hearing at 6:20 p.m. Council Member Russo moved to continue
the hearing to April 25, 1994. Second by Council Member Berg
and unanimously approved by roll call vote, with Mayor Leja
absent.
5. Considered at this time was a public hearing, adoption of
Negative Declaration No. 94 -ND -1 and the first reading and
introduction of Sign Ordinance No. 746. A staff report was
presented. Mayor Pro Tem Parrott opened the hearing at 6:29
p.m. and asked if anyone present wished to address the City
Council regarding this matter. No one came forward. Mayor
Pro Tem Parrott closed the hearing at 6:30 p.m.
Discussion er_sued regarding the effect of abatement of illegal
signs as defii.ed i:i the proposed sign ordinance. Staff was
directed to amend the proposed sign ordinance to create a
provision to allow nonconforming signs associated with
operating businesses to remain until such businesses are
terminated. Council Member Berg moved to continue the item to
April 25, 1994. Second by Council Member Brey and unanimously
approved by roll call vote, with Mayor Leja absent.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: (coot)
9. Considered at this time was an amendment to a refuse
collection contract entered into with Waste Management of
Inland Valley in 1988. A staff report was presented. After
lengthy discussion, with participation by Waste Management of
Inland Valley representatives Director of Municipal Marketing
Dean Ruffridge and State President Ray Burke, Council Member
Berg moved to approve the Contract Amendment subject to
conditions set forth in a staff report submitted at this
meeting, dated March 28, 1994, and with Paragraph One of the
Amendment amended to read as follows:
1. Additional Option Term: "In accordance with the City's
Resolution No. 1992 -30, the contractor is granted an
option to extend the Agreement on the same terms and
conditions contained in the Agreement and this Amendment
for an additional five (5) years. Said option must be
exercised by written notice to the City received at least
one hundred twenty (120) days (i.e. September 3, 1998)
prior to the expiration of the first option term."
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously approved by
roll call vote, with Mayor Leja absent.
10. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Berg moved to approve by one motion the
following items listed on the consent calendar of the agenda.
Second by Council Member Brey and unanimously approved by roll
call vote, with Mayor Leja absent.
a. Approved the minutes for regular City Council meetings
held January 24, February 28, and March 14, 1994, a
special meeting held February 8, 1994 and a regular
meeting held February 14, 1994 as amended.
b. Approved the warrants and payroll as presented.
11. Reviewed at this time were staff recommendations related to
changes in City Council meeting agenda format and procedures.
Staff reviewed for the City Council proposed amendments to
agenda format and procedures. The Council agreed by consensus
to the recommended changes.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
6. Considered at this time was a contract with MaComCo for
maintenance of Police Department radio equipment for $406 per
month, for the period from April 1, 1994 through March 31,
1995. After brief discussion regarding the terms of the
contract, Council Member Russo moved to approve the contract
with-MaCamCc as. suh.iitted.... Second by Council Member Berg and
unanimously approved by roll call vote, with Mayor Leja
absent.
7. Considered at this time was the award of a bid to C. W. Roen
for Phase II construction work, Stage I, for the expansion of
wastewater treatment plant. A staff report was presented.
Council Member Russo moved to award the bid to C. W. Roen
approving the contract for Phase II construction work, Stage
I, for the wastewater treatment plant. Second by Council
Member Berg and approved by roll call vote, with Council
Member Brey abstaining due to possible conflict of interest
and Mayor Leja absent.
8. Considered at this time was the approval of findings and
determinations and a loan agreement authorizing the City to
loan the Beaumont Redevelopment Agency funds to facilitate
construction of alley and Civic Center parking lot
improvements as Beaumont Redevelopment Projects. A staff
report was presented after which Council Member Berg moved to
adopt the following resolutions:
a. Resolution No. 94 -05 making findings and determinations
as to the benefit of certain public improvements
(construction of alley and Civic Center parking lot
improvements) as Beaumont Redevelopment Projects.
b. Resolution No. 94 -06 approving a loan agreement between
the Beaumont Redevelopment Agency and the City of
Beaumont providing funds to the Redevelopment Agency for
installation of alley and Civic Center parking lot
improvements.
Second by Council Member Russo and approved, with Council
Member Brey abstaining due to possible conflict of interest,
and Mayor Leja absent.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to be considered by the City
Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Prepared by:
ce Snider, 4�6
puty City Clerk
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Agenda Item No.
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
HELD APRIL 11, 1994
A regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council was called to order
by Mayor Leja at 6:02 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Leja and Council Members Berg, Brey
and Russo.
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Parrott.
The invocation was given by Mayor Leja.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Leja.
ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA:
No adjustments were made to the agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Leja opened the floor to the public. No one came forward.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Berg moved to approve by one motion the following
items listed on the consent calendar of the agenda. Second by
Council Member Brey and unanimously approved with Mayor Pro Tem.
Parrott absent.
1. Approval of minutes for City Council meeting held March 28,
1994.
2. Approval of Warrants and payroll.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
3. Considered at this time was the request of the Cherry Festival
Association for a fee - exempt permit for the operation of
Cherry Festival in Stewart Park from May 25 to May 30, 1994.
A staff report was presented which outlined the following
basic conditions agreed to by the Association:
a. Make sure all events have an evacuation plan.
b. Pay for any damages to the sprinkler system.
C. Irrigate and seed Stewart Park baseball field as needed
after festival.
d. Pick up trash on park grounds after the festival on May
31, 1994.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: (cont)
3. Request of the Cherry Festival Association for a fee - exempt
permit. (cont)
e. Provide chalk for marking areas.
f. Pay $150 for electric power at various outlets and power
drops in Stewart Park.
g. Maintain a $1,000,000.00 insurance policy.
h. The Beaumont Police Department will provide security as
recommended by Police Chief Smith and the Cherry Festival
Association will augment this service with their own
security personnel at their own cost.
Discussion followed regarding issues related to the permit with
participation by Cherry Festival Association President, Ken Smith.
Council Member Brey moved to approved a fee - exempt permit as
recommended by staff with 1) Closure from 8:00 a.m. May 25, 1994
to 12:00 noon on May 31, 1994 Ninth Street between Orange and Maple
Avenue and Eighth Street between Orange and Maple Streets, 2)
Closure of streets and erection of barricades permitted on
intersecting streets from Twelfth to Sixth Street along Beaumont
Avenue and along Sixth Street from Beaumont Avenue to Maple Street
prior to 10:00 a.m. on May 28, 1994 and with the following
conditions (in addition to the basic conditions listed above:
a. A temporary fence will be erected around beer garden.
The fence will be 4' mesh and security for the beer
garden will be provided by Association.
b. Police services will be paid for by the Association
except for parade - related duties.
C. Electrical power usage amount is estimated at $150.
However the Association will bear all of the cost for
power used for festival purposes.
Second by Council Member Russo and approved with Council
Member Berg voting no and Mayor Pro Tem Parrott absent.
4. Considered at this time was a proposed FY93 -94 budget
amendment. A staff report was presented after which Council
Member Berg moved to approve the budget amendment as
presented. Second by Council Member Brey and unanimously
approved with Mayor Pro Tem absent.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: (cont)
5. Considered at this time was the request of the Banning -
Beaumont- Cherry Valley Board of Realtors to place a large
American flag in the median of Palm Avenue between 5th and 6th
Streets. A staff report was presented after which discussion
ensued with participation by Cal Minesinger, a member of the
Board of Realtors.
Mayor Leja suggested that the optimum location for a large
flag might be the Civic Center parking lot which is to be
constructed and landscaped as a part of a redevelopment
project. Council Member Berg moved to approve in concept the
placement of an American flag to be located in the Civic
Center Parking Lot, with the landscaping to be completed by
City contractor and maintenance to be provided by the City in
perpetuity. Second by Council Member Russo and unanimously
approved with Mayor Pro Tem Parrott absent.
Mayor Leja also suggested that the Board of Realtors might
wish to be involved in the placement of a City monument
welcoming visitors and bearing the insignia of service
organizations.
The City Council recessed at 6:51 p.m. and reconvened at 6:56
p.m. with all council members present.
6. Considered at this time was an amendment to Urban Logic
Consultants contract to include provision of construction
management services. A staff report was presented after which
Council Member Berg moved to approve Contract No. 94 -15
amending the City's contract with Urban Logic Consultants as
recommended by staff. Second by Council Member Russo and
unanimously approved with Mayor Pro Tem Parrott absent.
7. Considered at this time was the selection of a transportation
consultant for preparation of Beaumont Transportation Model
and Circulation Element Update. A staff report was presented
after which Council Member Berg moved to approve Contract No.
94 -16 with Robert Kahn, John Kain & Associates for preparation
of a Beaumont Transportation Model and Circulation Element
Update. second by Council Member Brey and unanimously
approved with Mayor Pro Tem Parrott absent.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: (cont)
8. Considered at this time was the second reading and adoption of
ordinance No. 743, entitled "An ordinance of the city Council
of the City of Beaumont, California, adopting the development
agreement between the City of Beaumont and omega Homes
(pursuant to Government Code Sections 65864 - 65849.5" for
Improvement Area No. 11 for CFD93 -1.
The Deputy City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 743
aloud after which Council Member Berg moved to waive further
reading of the ordinance. Second by Council Member Brey and
unanimously approved with Mayor Pro Tem Parrott absent.
Council Member Berg moved to adopt Ordinance No. 743 adopting
Development Agreement No. 94 -17 with Omega Homes. Second by
Council Member Brey and unanimously approved with Mayor Pro
Tem Parrott absent.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS /COMMENTS:
9. Considered at this time was the request of Mayor Leja
regarding formation of two City Council committees related to
City boundary issues and related litigation.
Mayor Leja organized and made appointments to the following ad
hoc committees:
a. Formed ad hoc committee to negotiate with City of
Calimesa to attempt to reconcile differences regarding
boundary issues. Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
Council Member Berg to serve on the committee.
b. Formed ad hoc committee to discuss with Cherry Valley
representatives issues related to the Cherry Valley
"Community of Interest" designation. Appointed Council
Members Berg and Brey to serve on the committee.
Mayor Leja indicated that she had attended a meeting held by
the West Riverside Council of Governments, (WRCOG) said that
she is the City's delegate and appointed Council Member Russo
as alternate.
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CLOSED SESSION:
10. The City Council recessed to closed session at 7:09 p.m. to
confer with legal counsel. The
City Council reconvened at 7:32 p.m. and announced the action
taken as follows:
A. Considered and unanimously rejected a claim filed against
the City by claimant Lori Jean Howard, with Mayor Pro Tem.
Parrott absent.
B. Considered and took no action regarding anticipated
litigation.
Mayor Leja announced that Council Member Russo left the Council
meeting after attending closed session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council,
the Council meeting was duly adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Prepared by:
Joyce Snider,
Deputy City Clerk
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Agenda Item No. f &'
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
HELD MAY 9, 1994
A regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council was called to order
by Mayor Leja at 6:04 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Leja, Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
Council Members Berg, Brey and Russo.
Absent: None.
The invocation was given by Council Member Russo.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Russo.
ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA:
Encroachment Permit No. 539 to the Riverside County
Transportation Commission for traffic detour to accommodate
Caltrans improvements to State Highway 79 between First Street
and the southerly City limits was removed from the agenda at
the request of staff.
AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS:
1. At this time, California Highway Patrol Sergeant Benny Hill
and Timothy Erwin, District Manager of the Automobile Club of
Southern California presented a 10851 Auto Theft Recovery
Performance Award to Beaumont Police Officer Scott Beard.
2. At this time, the oath of allegiance was administered to the
following recent graduates of Beaumont Police Department
Volunteer Service Program: Michael Burch, Dennis Hamamura,
Richard Harpster, Bill Jenkins, Lyle Millage, Evelyn Van
Norman and Edward Weitz. Mayor Leja presented a plaque to the
Police Department for their involvement in the Volunteer
Service Program. Beaumont Police Sergeant John Acosta and
:Officer Eric Martin made remarks regarding the services
provided and value of the program. The value of the
involvement of Beaumont residents was emphasized. The
graduates were individually recognized.
Mayor Leja recognized Mayor Pro Tem Parrott for his efforts in
the Volunteer services program. Mayor Pro Tem Parrott voiced
his pride in the volunteers for the work they have done and
will do.
Agenda Item No._L
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AWARDS &
2. (cont)
Mayor Leja expressed her thanks to Redlands Academy who held
the joint graduation ceremonies.
3. At this time, Ms. Andrea Blankenship, Beaumont Police
Department Records Division Supervisor, introduced the
following volunteers of the Beaumont Police Department Records
Division: Norma Almance, Carol Aker, Jean Kinney and Raquel
Perez. Two school crossing guards, Henry and Virginia
Penland, who were to have been introduced, were not present at
the meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Leja presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mayor Pro Tem
and Mrs. Frank Parrott for their participation in the flag raising
program.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
4. Council Member Berg moved to approve by one motion the
following items listed on the consent calendar of the agenda.
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously approved.
a. Approval of minutes for City Council meeting held April
25, 1994. (CLK)
b. Approval of Warrants and payroll. (FIN)
C. Acceptance of report of Planning Commission meeting held
April 19, 1994. (PING)
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
5. Encroachment Permit No. 539 to the Riverside County
Transportation Commission for traffic detour to accommodate
Caltrans improvements to State Highway 79 between First Street
and the southerly City limits was previously removed from the
agenda at the request of staff.
6. Considered at this time was the selection and award of
contract with engineering consultant for completion of State
Route 60 Interchange studies to secure preliminary approval
for a new freeway interchange midway between Jack Rabbit Trail
and the Highway 60 /Interstate 10 junction.
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Due to a possible conflict of interest in this matter, Mayor
Leja relinquished the chair to Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and did
not participate in the proceedings.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: (cant)
6. Route 60 Interchange (cont)
A staff report was presented after which staff answered
questions of the Council Members related to the project.
Council Member Berg moved to approve Contract No. 94 -20 with
Korve Engineering for completion of a Project Study Report and
Project Report related to the initiation of Highway 60
interchange. Second by Council Member Brey and unanimously
approved, with Mayor Leja absent.
Mayor Leja assumed the chair at this time.
7. Considered at this time was the joint purchase of a 40 -foot by
60 -foot special events tent with the Cherry Festival
Association and the Beaumont - Cherry Valley Recreation and
Parks District. A staff report was presented and the Council
discussed the cost of the tent, $5,965.25, the location in
which the tent will be stored, the number of people and the
time it takes to erect the tent and other related issues.
Council Member Berg moved to authorize funding toward the
purchase of the tent (Contract No. 94 -21) in an amount not to
exceed $2,000, with the funds to come from the Community
Promotion Fund. Second by Council Member Brey and unanimously
approved.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
8. Considered at this time was the adoption of Ordinance No. 745,
entitled: 11An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Beaumont, California, prezoning 16 ± acres from County R -1
(residential single family) to City RSF (residential single
family), 94 -RZ -1. Applicant, Allied (croup and Helon Saab,
Inc. Location: Northeast Corner of Orchard Heights Avenue
and Seventeenth St. Annex 91 -ANS -3 -51.01
The Deputy City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 745
aloud after which Council Member Berg moved to waive further
reading of Ordinance No. 745. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott
and unanimously approved. Council Member Berg moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 745. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
unanimously approved.
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ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: (cont)
9. Considered at this time was the adoption of Ordinance No. 746,
entitled: "An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Beaumont, California, repealing Chapter 17.60 of the Beaumont
Municipal Code and adding to the Beaumont Municipal Code a new
chapter 17.60, Sign Regulations.11
The Deputy City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 746
aloud after which Mayor Pro Tem Parrott moved to waive further
reading of Ordinance No. 746. Second by Council Member Berg
and unanimously approved. Council Member Brey moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 746. Second by Council Member Berg and
unanimously approved.
STAFF REPORTS:
10. A status report was presented at this time on Sewer Revenue
Bond and Community Facilities District No. 93 -1, after which
Mayor Pro Tem Parrott moved to receive and file the report.
Second by Council Member Berg and unanimously approved.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS /COMMENTS:
11. Considered at this time was the appointment of a Planning
Commissioner to replace Commissioner Echlin, who resigned
effective January 19, 1994 and whose term expires December 31,
1994.
Mayor Leja opened nominations for the position of Planning
Commissioner. Mayor Pro Tem Parrott nominated Gregory D.
Barker. There being no other nominations, Council Member Berg
moved to close nominations. Second by Council Member Brey and
unanimously approved. The Council then unanimously voted to
appoint Mr. Barker to fill the unexpired term of Donald Echlin
which expires 12/31/94.
CLOSED SESSION:
12. At 7:00 p.m., the City Council recessed to closed session to
confer with legal counsel regarding the following:
A. Consideration of a claim pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9:
Claimant:
Timothy J. Howard
Agency claimed against: City of Beaumont, CA
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CLOSED SESSION: (cont)
B. Existing litigation:
Case Name Unspecified: Disclosure would jeopardize
existing settlement negotiations.
The Council meeting reconvened at 7:56 p.m. Mayor Leja reported
that the following actions were taken in closed session:
1. The claim of Timothy J. Howard was rejected by unanimous
vote of the Council, with all members present.
2. A settlement agreement was approved with A. E. Suk Duro
and Luigi Renna, dba "The Stop and Look Store," by
unanimous vote of the Council, with all members present.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council,
the Council meeting was duly adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
Prepared by:
oy a Snider,
Deputy City Clerk
Agenda Item No. (al/
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
HELD MAY 91 1994
A regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council was called to order
by Mayor Leja at 6:04 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Leja, Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
Council Members Berg, Brey and Russo.
Absent: None.
The invocation was given by Council Member Russo.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Russo.
ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA:
Encroachment Permit No. 539 to the Riverside County
Transportation Commission for traffic detour to accommodate
Caltrans improvements to State Highway 79 between First Street
and the southerly City limits was removed from the agenda at
the request of staff.
AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS:
1. At this time, California Highway Patrol Sergeant Benny Hill
and Timothy Erwin, District Manager of the Automobile Club of
Southern California presented a 10851 Auto Theft Recovery
Performance Award to Beaumont Police Officer Scott Beard.
2. At this time, the oath of allegiance was administered to the
following recent graduates of Beaumont Police Department
Volunteer Service Program: Michael Burch, Dennis Hamamura,
Richard Harpster, Bill Jenkins, Lyle Millage, Evelyn Van
Norman and Edward Weitz. Mayor Leja presented a plaque to the
Police Department for their involvement in the Volunteer
Service Program. Beaumont Police Sergeant John Acosta and
Officer Eric Martin made remarks regarding the services
provided and value of the program. The value of the
involvement of Beaumont residents was emphasized. The
graduates were individually recognized.
Mayor Leja recognized Mayor Pro Tem Parrott for his efforts in
the Volunteer services program. Mayor Pro Tem Parrott voiced
his pride in the volunteers for the work they have done and
will do.
Agenda Item No. I QJ
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AWARDS & PRESENTATIONS:
2. (cont)
Mayor Leja expressed her thanks to Redlands Academy who held
the joint graduation ceremonies.
3. At this time, Ms. Andrea Blankenship, Beaumont Police
Department Records Division Supervisor, introduced the
following volunteers of the Beaumont Police Department Records
Division: Norma Almance, Carol Aker, Jean Kinney and Raquel
Perez. Two school crossing guards, Henry and Virginia
Penland, who were to have been introduced, were not present at
the meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Leja presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mayor Pro Tem
and Mrs. Frank Parrott for their participation in the flag raising
program.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
4. Council Member Berg moved to approve by one motion the
following items listed on the consent calendar of the agenda.
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously approved.
a. Approval of minutes for City Council meeting held April
25, 1994. (CLK)
b. Approval of Warrants and payroll. (FIN)
C. Acceptance of report of Planning Commission meeting held
April 19, 1994. (PLNG)
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
5. Encroachment Permit No. 539 to the Riverside County
Transportation Commission for traffic detour to accommodate
Caltrans improvements to State Highway 79 between First Street
and the southerly City limits was previously removed from the
agenda at the request of staff.
6. Considered at this time was the selection and award of
contract with engineering consultant for completion of State
Route 60 Interchange studies to secure preliminary approval
for a new freeway interchange midway between Jack Rabbit Trail
and the Highway 60 /Interstate 10 junction.
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Due to a possible conflict of interest in this matter, Mayor
Leja relinquished the chair to Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and did
not participate in the proceedings.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: (cont)
6. Route 60 Interchange (cont)
A staff report was presented after which staff answered
questions of the Council Members related to the project.
Council Member Berg moved to approve Contract No. 94 -20 with
Korve Engineering for completion of a Project Study Report and
Project Report related to the initiation of Highway 60
interchange. Second by Council Member Brey and unanimously
approved, with Mayor Leja absent.
Mayor Leja assumed the chair at this time.
7. Considered at this time was the joint purchase of a 40 -foot by
60 -foot special events tent with the Cherry Festival
Association and the Beaumont - Cherry Valley Recreation and
Parks District. A staff report was presented and the Council
discussed the cost of the tent, $5,965.25, the location in
which the tent will be stored, the number of people and the
time it takes to erect the tent and other related issues.
Council Member Berg moved to authorize funding toward the
purchase of the tent (Contract No. 94 -21) in an amount not to
exceed $2,000, with the funds to come from the Community
Promotion Fund. Second by Council Member Brey and unanimously
approved.
ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION:
8. Considered at this time was the adoption of Ordinance No. 745,
entitled: "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Beaumont, California, prezoning 16 ± acres from County R -1
(residential single family) to City RSF (residential single
family), 94 -RZ -1. Applicant, Allied (croup and Helon Saab,
Inc. Location: Northeast Corner of Orchard Heights Avenue
and Seventeenth St. Annex 91 -ANS -3 -51.11
The Deputy City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 745
aloud after which Council Member Berg moved to waive further
reading of Ordinance No. 745. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott
and unanimously approved. Council Member Berg moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 745. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
unanimously approved.
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ORDINANCES FOR ADOPTION: (cont)
9. Considered at this time was the adoption of Ordinance No. 746,
entitled: "An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Beaumont, California, repealing Chapter 17.60 of the Beaumont
Municipal Code and adding to the Beaumont Municipal Code a new
chapter 17.60, Sign Regulations.11
The Deputy City Clerk read the title of Ordinance No. 746
aloud after which Mayor Pro Tem Parrott moved to waive further
reading of Ordinance No. 746. Second by Council Member Berg
and unanimously approved. Council Member Brey moved to adopt
Ordinance No. 746. Second by Council Member Berg and
unanimously approved.
STAFF REPORTS:
10. A status report was presented at this time on Sewer Revenue
Bond and Community Facilities District No. 93 -1, after which
Mayor Pro Tem Parrott moved to receive and file the report.
Second by Council Member Berg and unanimously approved.
CITY COUNCIL ITEMS /COMMENTS:
11. Considered at this time was the appointment of a Planning
Commissioner to replace Commissioner Echlin, who resigned
effective January 19, 1994 and whose term expires December 31,
1994.
Mayor Leja opened nominations for the position of Planning
Commissioner. Mayor Pro Tem Parrott nominated Gregory D.
Barker. There being no other nominations, Council Member Berg
moved to close nominations. Second by Council Member Brey and
unanimously approved. The Council then unanimously voted to
appoint Mr. Barker to fill the unexpired term of Donald Echlin
which expires 12/31/94.
CLOSED SESSION:
12. At 7:00 p.m., the City Council recessed to closed session to
confer with legal counsel regarding the following:
A. Consideration of a claim pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9:
Claimant:
Timothy J. Howard
Agency claimed against: City of Beaumont, CA
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CLOSED SESSION: (cont)
B. Existing litigation:
Case Name Unspecified: Disclosure would jeopardize
existing settlement negotiations.
The Council meeting reconvened at 7:56 p.m. Mayor Leja reported
that the following actions were taken in closed session:
1. The claim of Timothy J. Howard was rejected by unanimous
vote of the Council, with all members present.
2. A settlement agreement was approved with A. E. Suk Duro
and Luigi Renna, dba "The Stop and Look Store," by
unanimous vote of the Council, with all members present.
KIAJIO A� lvi Jl�
There being no further business to come before the City Council,
the Council meeting was duly adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
Prepared by:
Joy a Snider,
Deputy City Clerk
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Agenda Item No.
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
HELD MAY 23, 1994
A regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council was called to order
by Mayor Leja at 6:06 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Leja, Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
Council Members Berg and Russo.
Absent: Council Member Brey.
The invocation was given by Mayor Leja.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Leja.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA:
No adjustments were made to the agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tem Parrott reported on the activities of the Riverside
Transit Agency in bringing transportation to the area between San
Bernardino and Palm Springs. As a member of the long -range
planning committee of the Riverside Transit Agency, Mayor Pro Tem
Parrott said that a new logo had been unveiled and they had been
introduced to the latest addition to the fleet, a 46 passenger bus.
He said the committee's goal is to have a bus system that is
integrated with the whole area and serve the needs of the people,
while retaining the Dial -A -Ride system. Mayor Pro Tem asked for
ideas regarding transportation solutions.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Council Member Berg moved to approve by one motion the
following items listed on the consent calendar of the agenda.
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously approved, with
Council Member Brey absent.
a. Approval of minutes for City Council meeting held May 9,
1994.
b. Approval of warrant list and payroll.
C. Acceptance of report of Planning Commission meeting held
April 17, 1994.
Agenda Item No. L d
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
2. Considered at this time was the acceptance of a vehicle
donated by the Southern California Edison Company for use by
the Police Department Volunteer Services personnel. A brief
staff report was presented after which Council Member Berg
moved to approve acceptance of the vehicle and authorize the
City Manager to execute the appropriate documents (Contract
No. 94 -23). Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously
approved, with Council Member Brey absent.
3. Considered at this time was a one -year extension of a lease,
initiated in 1988, of City property at 296 California Avenue
to H. E. L. P. (Hope, Empathy, Love & Prayer) . A staff report
was presented by the City Manager, who pointed out that the
lease extension should be effective March 1, 1994. Council
Member Berg moved to approve a one -year lease extension with
H.E.L.P., with the same terms and conditions of the original
lease, effective March 1, 1994 (Contract No. 94 -24). Second
by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously approved, with
Council Member Brey absent.
4. Considered at this time was the adoption of a resolution
establishing limited time parking of one hour and certain no-
parking areas in the 400 block of East Fourth Street.
A staff report was presented. Discussion ensued during which
it was verified that the Chamber of Commerce parking lot is
signed so as to avoid unwanted parking in that lot. Mayor Pro
Tem Parrott moved to adopt Resolution No. 94 -08 establishing
limited time parking and no- parking areas in the 400 Block of
East Fourth Street. Second by Council Member Russo and
unanimously approved, with Council Member Brey absent.
5. Considered at this time was the issuance of Encroachment
Permit No. 539 to the Riverside County Transportation
Commission for a traffic detour along approximately 1,100
linear •feet of California Avenue and approximately 1,300
linear feet of First Street for approximately six months to
accommodate CalTrans improvements to State Highway 79 between
First Street and the Southerly City limits.
A staff report was presented after which Council Member Berg
moved to approve Encroachment Permit No. 539 with conditions
as outlined in Exhibit "A" attached to the encroachment
permit. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously
approved, with Council Member Brey absent.
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At 6:25 p.m., the City Council adjourned to a meeting of the
Beaumont Redevelopment Agency.
The City Council meeting was reconvened at 6:54 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION:
6. The City Council recessed to a closed session to discuss the
following issues with legal counsel:
A. Existing litigation:
Case Name Unspecified: Disclosure would jeopardize
existing settlement negotiations.
B. Consideration of public employee personnel matters
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
The City Council reconvened from closed session at 8:25 p.m., with
all council members present except Council Member Brey.
Mayor Leja announced that no action was taken during the closed
session.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
Prepared by:
q,o ce nider,
I/b put City Clerk
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BEAUMONT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
HELD MAY 23, 1994
A regular meeting of the Beaumont Redevelopment Agency was called
to order by Chairperson Leja at 6:26 p.m., in the City Council
Chambers.
ROLL CALL: Present: Chairperson Leja, Vice Chairperson
Parrott, Agency Members Berg and Russo
Absent: Members Brey and Russo.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA:
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
7. Considered at this time was the approval of minutes for
Redevelopment Agency meeting held March 28, 1994. Agency
Member Berg moved to approve the minutes as presented. Second
by Vice Chairperson Parrott and unanimously approved, with
Members Brey and Russo absent.
8. Considered at this time was the approval of plans and
specifications and authorization to solicit bids for alley
improvements. A staff report was presented after which Agency
Member Berg moved to approve plans and specifications for
alley improvements, approve expenditures of approximately
$3,000 for new fire hydrants and $7,200 for City staff time
and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids, all for
improvement of alleys in the following locations:
800 block between Beaumont Avenue and Euclid Avenue
900•block between Beaumont Avenue and Euclid Avenue
600 block between Veile Avenue and Elm Avenue
1000 block between Palm Avenue and Chestnut Avenue
Second by Vice Chair Person Parrott and unanimously approved,
with Agency Member Brey absent.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: (cont)
9. Considered at this time was the review of preliminary
Community Center Parking Lot improvement plans and direction
to staff. Staff outlined the key elements of the project.
Discussion ensued among the Council and staff and the
following informal direction given:
* After discussion regarding candle power, type of
standard, (Mayor Leja favored period light fixtures) and
the protection of the light standards from damage by
vehicles, Council Member Berg was appointed technical
advisor to work with staff regarding these issues. Staff
will prepare photometric plan for light standards. Staff
clarified that they are working with the Riverside
Transportation Agency on the provision of a bus shelter.
* Five handicapped spaces are to be added to parking lot.
* The parking around City Hall is to be evaluated in terms
of the needs of all users, including handicapped parking
for the public in the staff parking lot and on the three
streets surrounding the Civic Center; a 20 or 30 minute
parking zone; a mail drop for sewer payment,
correspondence and other mail for the City. A study of
the parking needs related to people visiting antique
stores on Sixth Street was suggested. Staff is to
contact antique dealers regarding their needs related to
the parking lot. Staff is to review street lighting
needs on the City Hall side of the street.
* The walkway designated to run from the parking lot to
City Hall is to be re- aligned so it is straight from the
parking lot to the street, rather than its present
configuration and staff is to ensure that the related
lighting and foot path illumination is adequate.
* The location and landscaping of the flag pole is to be
shown to Beaumont - Cherry Valley Realty Board who is
responsible for funding of the flag pole to verify that
they have no concerns related to the position of the flag
pole and the related landscaping and lighting.
Staff indicated that they would report back to the City
Council when the concerns discussed were reviewed and dealt
with.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to be considered by the Agency, the
meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
Prepared by:
yc Snider,
ecretary
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Agenda Item No.
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
HELD JUNE 13, 1994
A regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council was called to order
by Mayor Leja at 6:05 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Leja, Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
Council Members Berg, Brey and Russo.
Absent: None.
The invocation was given by Council Member Berg.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Berg.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA:
No adjustments were made to the agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Leja announced that City Manager Dayle Keller was out of town
because her first grandchild, a boy, was born last Friday.
Brent hardtke expressed concerns regarding a variety of City
issues, including the budget process, expenditure of funds,
improper use of the time of the City animal control officer and
timely access to agenda packets and warrant lists. Members of the
Council asked Mr. Hardtke questions, expressed their willingness to
answer questions and stated their views regarding Mr. Hardtke's
statements. Council Member Russo offered to meet with Mr. Hardtke
to discuss the issues.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Council Member Berg moved to approve by one motion the
following items listed on the consent calendar of the agenda.
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously approved.
a. Approval of minutes for City Council meeting held May 23,
1994.
b. Approval of warrant list and payroll.
C. Renewal of annual operational agreement with Anti -Drug
Abuse Task Force for cooperation in provision of services
and authorization for the Chief of Police to execute the
agreement (Contract No. 94 -25) for fiscal year 1994 -95.
Agenda Item No.ls,.,
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (cont)
d. Renewal of an operational agreement with Alternatives to
Domestic Violence organization, to remain in effect until
modified or canceled, for cooperation in provision of
services and authorization for the Chief of Police to
execute the agreement (Contract No. 94 -26).
e. Renewal of annual operational agreement with the
Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center for the 1994 -95 fiscal
year for cooperation in provision of services and
authorization for the Chief of Police to execute the
agreement (Contract No. 94 -27).
f. Acceptance of the City Fiscal Year 1992 -93 financial
audit.
Brent Hardtke asked several questions related to expenditures on
the Warrants List. Mr. Hardtke was informed that the City Manager
and the Administrative Director would respond to his questions.
Mr. Hardtke provided the Administrative Services Director with a
list of the questions he had asked.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. Considered at this time was a public hearing to consider
introduction of an ordinance providing for the regulation of
food establishments and food facilities. Staff reported that
the action recommended was the re- introduction and adoption of
an ordinance previously adopted and that the reason for the
recommended action was to ensure that the ordinance was
procedurally effective.
Mayor Leja ordered the public hearing open at 6:26 p.m. and
asked if anyone wished to address the Council regarding this
matter. Brent Hardtke asked questions regarding the
procedures used to agendize and publish the ordinance and
staff answered his questions.
Mayor Leja ordered the public hearing closed at 6:31 p.m.
The Deputy City Clerk read aloud the title of Ordinance No.
747 entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Beaumont, California, providing for the regulation of food
establishments and food facilities." Council Member Berg
moved to waive further reading of the ordinance. Second by
Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously approved.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: (cont)
2. (cont)
Council Member Berg moved to introduce Ordinance No. 747.
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously approved.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
3. Considered at this time was the approval of a contract for
Community Facilities District administration. A staff report
was presented after which Council Member Berg moved to approve
a contract (No. 94 -28) in the amount of $10,000.00 with David
Taussig & Associates for the administration of special taxes
to be levied in each improvement area of Community Facilities
District 93 -1. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
unanimously approved.
4. Considered at this time was the acceptance of relinquishment
from Caltrans (State Department of Transportation) of portions
of the following streets and waiver of 90 -day notice required:
a. Euclid and Magnolia between First and Third
Streets.
b. Beaumont Avenue between First and Sixth streets.
C. California Avenue between First and Sixth Streets.
d. First Street between California and Maple.
e. Sixth Street between California and Beaumont
Avenue.
f. Cul de sacs on Third on the East and West side of
Beaumont Avenue.
g. Fourth Street on the West and East side of Beaumont
Avenue for a total of approximately 450 feet.
A staff report was presented after which Council Member Berg
moved to accept relinquishment of portions of streets as
outlined in staff report and to waive 90 -day notice
requirement. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously
approved.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: (cont)
5. Considered at this time was a proposed agreement with the
Riverside County Department of Environmental Health for on-
call health services be provided to the City, including
mosquito control, vector and rodent control, fly control,
overflowing sewage, trash and garbage storage problems and
plan review services.
A staff report was presented and it was clarified that there
would be an hourly cost of $50 for on -call health - related
services and an hourly cost of $81 for plan review services,
with all requests to be channel through the City Manager or
her designee; that the contract would be for a one -year term.
Council Member Berg moved to approve the contract (No. 94 -29)
as presented by staff. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
unanimously approved.
6. Considered at this time was the conceptual approval of Fourth
of July activities and related funding, including pre -
fireworks entertainment, fireworks and food booths to be held
at the Beaumont High School stadium, for an expenditure of up
to $10,000.
A staff report was presented during which staff outlined a
proposal that the City of Beaumont and the Beaumont- Cherry
Valley Parks and Recreation District jointly sponsor Fourth of
July activities this year and possibly in future years. Staff
indicated there would be a probability of recovering
approximately $3,000 to $4,000 of the funds expended and the
possibility of a surplus from next year's event.
Council Member Berg moved to approve Fourth of July activities
in concept as presented and related expenditures in an amount
not to exceed $10,000.00, with staff to proceed to implement
the plan and to seek reimbursement from various organizations.
Second by Council Member Brey and unanimously approved.
7. Considered at this time was the approval of a settlement
agreement with Riverside County, stemming from the adoption of
Senate Bill No. 2557. A staff report was presented during
which it was clarified that Senate Bill 2557 authorized
counties to retroactively charge cities a booking fee for
booking people into jail who had been arrested by city police.
Staff indicated that a settlement has been reached between
the County and the cities who sued the County, and further,
that the City of Beaumont, having paid the retroactively
charged fees, now has a credit of approximately $33,000.00 due
as a part of the settlement.
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CLOSED SESSION: (cont)
10. C. Conference with labor negotiator:
Agency negotiator: City Manager, Dayle Keller.
Employee organizations: 1) General Employees Unit of
the Public Employees
Association of Riverside
County, Inc.
2) Beaumont
Police of
Organization
Sheriffs.
3) Police
Individuals.
Confederation of
the California
of Police and
Sergeants as
The City Council reconvened at 8:29 p.m., with all council
members present. Mayor Leja announced that no action had been
taken in closed session.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: (cont)
7. (cont)
Council Member Berg moved to approve the agreement (Contract
No. 94 -30) with Riverside County as presented in order to
receive credit for booking fees paid by the City of Beaumont
to Riverside County. Second by Council Member Russo and
unanimously approved.
8. Considered at this time was an agreement for FY1994 -95 with
the Banning Sportsman's Club for the use of their fire range
facility for Beaumont police officer firearms training for the
1994 -95 fiscal year for a total cost of $400.00. A staff
report was presented after which Council Member Brey moved to
approve the contract (No. 94 -31) as presented. Second by
Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously approved.
COUNCIL /STAFF COMMENTS /REPORTS /APPOINTMENTS:
9. Presented at this time was a status report by the Planning
Director regarding a cooperative planning meeting held by the
Advisory Committee formed to plan for the use of CFD 93 -1 to
assist in school funding. Planning Director Egger outlined
the items discussed at the meeting. No action was recommended
by staff or taken by the Council.
CLOSED SESSION:
10. At 7:01 p.m., by order of
recessed to closed session
regarding the following:
Mayor Leja, the City Council
to confer with legal counsel
A. Existing litigation:
Case Name Unspecified: Disclosure would jeopardize
existing settlement negotiations.
B. Consideration of public employee personnel matters
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
HELD JUNE 15, 1994
A special meeting of the Beaumont City Council was called to order
by Mayor Leja at 6:05 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, who
indicated that this was a special City Council meeting called on
June 14, 1994.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Leja, Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
Council Members Berg, Brey and Russo.
Absent: None.
CLOSED SESSION:
Mayor Leja indicated that Item No. 1.A. on the agenda, as listed
below, would not be discussed:
1. A. Existing litigation:
Case Name Unspecified: Disclosure would jeopardize
existing settlement negotiations.
At 6:06 p.m., by order of Mayor Leja, the City Council recessed to
closed session to discuss the following item:
B. Consideration of public employee personnel matters
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
The City Council meeting reconvened at 9:38 p.m. with all council
members present. Mayor Leja announced that no action had been
taken in closed session.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:39 p.m.
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/oyrA Snider,
Deputy City Clerk
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
HELD JUNE 22, 1994
A special meeting of the Beaumont City Council was called to order
by Mayor Leja at 6:12 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Leja, Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
Council Members Berg, Brey and Russo.
Absent: None.
Mayor Leja made the following statement: This meeting is being
held for the purpose of holding a study session for review by the
City Council and City staff of the proposed fiscal year 1994 -95
budget. The public is invited to listen. However, public comment
will not be taken at this meeting, but will be heard during the
public hearing to be held June 27, 1994.
Budget Study Session:
Executive Summary:
Considered at this time was the fiscal year 1994 -95 City budget
submitted by the City Manager. City Manager Keller reviewed the
Executive Summary, and outlined the major accomplishments of the
1993 -94 fiscal year, anticipated replacement of funds due to
liability losses and other situations that exist, goals for staff
team building, improvement of the civic center and staff
facilities, staff training related to optimum customer service and
other goals and objectives for the coming fiscal year.
Cherry Festival Request:
Ken Smith, the Cherry Festival Association President, was invited
to speak to the City Council related to his concerns. Mr. Smith
proposed that, rather than the Cherry Festival Association asking
for City services just prior to the Festival, that the Festival be
included in the City budget as a line item. Staff was directed to
add the Cherry Festival as a line item in the budget. Mr. Smith
was asked if the Association would change the name of the Cherry
Festival to the Beaumont Cherry Festival.
The improvements to the Community /Civic Center were discussed and
staff was directed to seek alternative measures to upgrade the
exterior of the building.
The Council recessed at 6:30 p.m. and reconvened at 6:49 p.m.
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Police Department Decision Package:
The Decision Package for the Police Department was reviewed and the
following items were approved for placement in the budget:
A. Allocation for contracting with "The Transcription
Prescription, Inc" for report writing.
B. Establishment of one lieutenant position.
C. Pay increase for two crossing guards from $4.25 to $5.00 per
hour.
Staff was directed to seek funding sources for funding of the
lieutenant position.
Capital Improvement Program:
Economic Development Director Dillon and Public Works Director
Moorjani reviewed the proposed two -year capital improvement program
with the following results:
Mr. Moorjani indicated he could provide the Council with an update
on the City's liability regarding the Highland Springs Avenue
flooding adjacent to the I- 10 /SPRR underpass when he has more data.
Staff will submit a signage abatement program and funding to abate
poles on Sixth Street.
Staff will submit plan for basic alley maintenance program related
to weed removal and dust control, possibly using summer youth
program participants or college interns. Staff will also report
regarding the staff needed to maintain alleys after the initial
cleanup. The report will include initial assessment of staff needs
and possible assessment districts.
Attachment "A":
`Attachment "A" ' of the budget was reviewed with the following
results:
Item No. 1 "Employee compensation Adjustment Full Year" (Cost
$60,000) is to be included in the budget.
Item No. 2 "Employee compensation Adjustment one -half year is not
to be included in the budget.
Item No. 3 "Community Services Coordinator position" (Cost $40,000)
is to be included in the budget.
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Attachment "All: (cont)
Item No. 4 "Automation System - Computer networking hardware and
software (Cost $27,000) is to be included in the budget.
Item No. 5 "Office furniture and filing systems" (Cost $15,000).
Staff is to seek sources for donation or less expensive methods of
acquisition of furniture.
Item No. 6 "Replacement tables for multi - purpose room" (Cost
$3,000) is to be included in the budget.
Item No. 7 "Public Safety enhancements" was discussed under Police
Department Decision Package.
Item No. 8 "Replacement pick -up truck in Public Works Department"
(Cost $20,000). Staff is to seek acquisition of truck through
military surplus property sources.
Item No. 9 (Added verbally) "Additional Window Air Conditioning
Units." Staff is to submit equipment and funding alternatives.
General Fund Revenues:
The City Council reviewed each line item in the General Fund
Revenues with the resulting changes:
Line Item 7330: Transient Occupancy Tax.
Staff is to look into the reason for the marked drop in
revenues.
Line Item 8538: Annexation processing.
Staff is to look at a fee increase, possibly tiered.
Line Item 8820: Swimming pool admissions.
Staff is to open the pool on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00
p.m. If that is successful, opening the pool from 6:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday is to be considered.
Line Item 9510: Interest.
The projected revenue for this line item is to be changed to
-0 -.
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General Fund Revenues: (cont)
Addition of new line item:
Staff is to look into standby charge on vacant property for
sewer system.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 10:30 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to 7:00 p.m. on June 23,
1994 in order to continue the budget study session.
Agenda Item No. -Q..
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
HELD JUNE 27, 1994
A regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council was called to order
by Mayor Leja at 6:05 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Leja, and Council Members Berg and
Brey.
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and Council Member
Russo.
The invocation was given by Mayor Leja.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Leja.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA:
No adjustments were made to the agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Leja opened the floor to the public. No one responded.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Council Member Berg moved to approve by one motion the
following items listed on the consent calendar of the agenda.
Second by Council Member Brey and unanimously approved, with
Mayor Pro Ten Parrott and Council Member Russo absent.
a. Minutes for a regular City Council meeting held June 13,
1994 and a special City Council meeting held June 15,
994.
b. Warrant list and payroll.
C. Renewal of lease by Contract No. C94 -32 for the 1994 -95
fiscal year, under the terms of the original agreement,
with "Pass Area R/C Modelers" for use of City property
located West of the City yard and sewage plant and South
of Fourth Street.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
2. Considered at this time was a public hearing to take public
comments and consider the adoption of the proposed fiscal year
1994 -95 budget. A staff report was presented. At 6:10 p.m.,
Mayor Leja opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wish
to address the City Council regarding the proposed fiscal year
1994 -95 budget. No one responded. At 6:12 p.m., the public
hearing was closed by order of Mayor Leja. Mayor Leja
announced the intention of the City Council to adjourn this
meeting to July 6, 1994 at 6:00 p.m. to consider adoption of
the budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
3. Considered at this time was the adoption of ordinance No. 747
entitled "An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Beaumont, California providing for the regulation of food
establishments and food facilities." A staff report was
presented. The Deputy City Clerk read aloud the title of
Ordinance No. 747 after which Council Member Berg moved to
adopt the ordinance. Second by Council Member Bray and
unanimously approved, with Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and Council
Member Russo absent.
4. Considered at this time was the annual renewal of a business
license for a pawnbroker operation by Bear Valley Finance at
790 Beaumont Avenue, Suite 106. A staff report was presented.
Council Member Berg moved to approve the business license
renewal for Bear Valley Finance under the following
conditions:
The business owner is authorized to make loans secured only by
property taken in pawn that meets the following criteria:
1. Jewelry, watches, art objects, coin collections and
the like; and
2. Such items as are customarily and /or normally
stored in a safe and not in a store counter or
window; and
3. Are not tools, musical instruments and the like.
Second by Council member Brey and unanimously approved, with
Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and Council Member Russo absent.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: (cont)
5. Considered at this time was participation by the City in the
Mortgage Credit Certificate Program through the Riverside
County Economic Development Agency. A staff report was
presented. Council Member Berg moved to approve City
participation in the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program by
taking the following actions:
a. Approval of Cooperative Agreement (Contract No. 94 -33)
with Riverside County for joint participation in the
Mortgage Credit Certificate Program.
b. Adoption of Resolution No. 94 -09 authorizing filing an
application with the California Debt Limitation
Allocation Committee for issuance and allocation of
mortgage credit certificates.
Second by Council Member Brey and unanimously approved, with
Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and Council Member Russo absent.
6. Considered at this time was an agreement with Century
Homes /Crowell Communities to provide for payment of sewer
connection fees by Century Homes.
Staff outlined the circumstances around the agreement, saying
that the proposed agreement would require Century Homes to pay
the "at large" connection fee of $3,220.00 per unit for six
permits on or before June 30, 1994; to pay the remaining 24
permits with a lump sum payment equal to the current City rate
of $2,437.00 per unit on or before September 26, 1994 with the
balance of $783.00 per unit to be paid over a term of ten
years at an interest rate of ten percent per annum; the
balance of $783.00 per unit, plus interest, to be collected
from an $8.85 per month addition to the sewer service charge
on the 24 units; and a release and waiver of all protests and
claims by Century Homes with respect to the payment of sewer
connection fees.
After discussion, Council member Berg moved to approve the
agreement (Contract No. 94 -34), with the approval subject to
the following provision: Century Homes must provide to the
City proof of disclosure to the buyer within 30 days of close
of escrow on sale of property of the assessment to the buyer
of connection fee and interest. Second by Council Member Brey
and unanimously approved, with Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
Council Member Russo absent.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: (cont)
7. Considered at this time was the approval of a loan agreement
with the Beaumont Redevelopment Agency. Staff explained that
the funds derived by the loan to the Redevelopment Agency
would be used to defray production and mailing costs and for
City staff time in connection with the Beaumont Redevelopment
Agency issuance of requests for proposals for the development
of the Sixth Street Commercial Corridor and the development of
the Beaumont Industrial Park. Council Member Berg moved to
approve the loan agreement (Contract No. 94 -35) with the
Beaumont Redevelopment Agency to loan the Agency the funds to
defray costs as outlined by staff. Second by Council member
Brey and unanimously approved, with Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
Council Member Russo absent.
8. Considered at this time was a loan agreement with the Beaumont
Redevelopment Agency to defray the cost for preparation of an
appraisal for the wastewater treatment plant property in
connection with Beaumont Redevelopment Agency approval of
contract and task order with Hoskins and Farris for appraisal
preparation. Council Member Berg moved to approve the loan
agreement (Contract No. 94 -36). Second by Council member Brey
and unanimously approved, with Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
Council Member Russo absent.
COUNCIL /STAFF REPORTS:
9. Mayor Leja presented a report on behalf of the Pass Area
Fourth of July Committee. Mayor Leja announced that there
would be Fourth of July activities and outlined the events
that will take place. Mayor Leja indicated that the public
could telephone City Hall for additional information regarding
the particulars of the event.
At 6:39 p.m., Mayor Leja announced that the City Council would take
a short break and recess to a meeting of the Beaumont Redevelopment
Agency.
The Council meeting reconvened at 6:59 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem
Parrott and Council Member Russo absent.
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CLOSED SESSION:
10. At 7:00 p.m., the City Council recessed to closed session to
confer with legal counsel regarding the following:
A. Existing litigation:
Case Name Unspecified: Disclosure would jeopardize
existing settlement negotiations.
B. Consideration of public employee personnel matters
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
At 8:31 p.m., the City Council reconvened from closed session with
Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and Council Member Russo absent. Mayor Leja
announced that no action had been taken in closed session.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 8:32 p.m., there being no further business to be considered by
the City Council, the meeting was adjourned to July 6, 1994 at 6:00
p.m.
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eputy City Clerk
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Agenda Item No. J9600
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
HELD JULY 6, 1994
An adjourned regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council was
called to order by Mayor Leja at 6:15 p.m., in the City Council
Chambers.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Leja, Vice Mayor Parrott and
Council Members Berg, Brey and Russo.
(Council Member Russo arrived at 6:17
P.M.)
Absent: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Considered at this time was the request of the Beaumont
Chamber of Commerce for approval of a "Beaumont Summit Street
Faire" to be held on August 6, 1994 from 5:00 p.m. to 12
midnight in Stewart Park.
Council Member Brey moved to find that immediate action on
this item is necessary as the event is to take place on August
6, 1994 which is prior to the next City Council meeting, that
the need for action came to the attention of the City
subsequent to the agenda being posted and that this item be
added to the agenda. Second by Council Member Berg and
unanimously approved, with Council Member Russo absent.
Council Member Russo arrived at 6:17 p.m.
Planning Director Egger presented the staff report and
outlined the elements of the request which directly involve
the City, as follows:
A. Use of Stewart Park and the Pavilion without cost to the
Chamber.
B. Closure of Ninth Street between Orange and Maple between
5 and 12 p.m.
C. Authorization for the use of Police Department Volunteers
to provide security.
D. Sale of beer and wine by the Chamber in the fully
enclosed, secured Pavilion, with the Chamber responsible
for all alcohol licensing.
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1. Request of the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce for approval of a
"Beaumont Summit Street Faire." (cont)
E. Collection and provision to the City of a $10 temporary
business license fee from each vendor.
F. Clean up to be completed by the Chamber, with no City
involvement.
Mr. Egger recommended that the request be approved in concept,
that staff be directed to coordinate closely with the Chamber
to work out further details, that the use of the Police
Department's Citizen volunteers be authorized and every effort
be made to limit the use of City staff and resources to the
degree practical.
Council discussion ensued during which it was clarified that
local organizations would be given the opportunity to
participate in this event. Council Member Brey moved to
approve in concept the request for conduct of a street fair by
the Chamber of Commerce, as recommended by staff, conditioned
on the provision of $2,000,000 liability insurance, with the
City named as additional insured. Second by Mayor Pro Tem
Parrott and unanimously approved.
2. Considered at this time was the adoption of the fiscal year
1994 -95 City Operating Budget.
The City Manager outlined briefly the budget documents
provided to the City Council at this meeting reflecting the
Council discussion during previous budget work sessions. She
indicated the addition of the replacement of the man -lift
which has been downed by Cal -OSHA as not safe to operate.
The Council discussed the purchase of a man -lift to be used
for City purposes and for rentals to other agencies. The
amount of $6,500 was budgeted in the General Fund and $6,000
in the Street Lighting Fund to cover first year lease - purchase
costs. It was also suggested that staff look at selling the
existing truck to the Sewer Fund for modification and use by
the Sewer operation.
The City Manager indicated that the State budget is 95%
complete and it does not appear that Cities will be affected
by State budgetary actions.
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2. Adoption of the fiscal year 1994 -95 City Operating Budget.
(cont)
The City Manager also said she is still going through the
negotiations process with employee groups; she has met with
the general employees two or three times, she would be having
her first meeting with the police officers the next afternoon
and there was a need to recognize that employee negotiations
is a separate process from the budget process; that the
negotiations need to be conducted in good faith. Therefore,
the contingency in the budget that the Council wanted to
include is not indicative of any settlement with employees
because that has not taken place. She said she would continue
to brief the Council in closed session on the status of
employee negotiations.
The purchase of air conditioning units for use in City offices
was discussed.
The use of transcription services in other City departments,
as well as in the Police Department, was discussed.
Mayor Leja expressed a desire to consider the formation and
appointments to an ad hoc committee on personnel issues.
Staff indicated that this item would be placed on the agenda
for the Council meeting to be held July 25th, under
"Appointments."
In answer to a question by Council, the City Manager indicated
that budget review and status report would be scheduled for
October.
Council Member Berg moved to adopt Resolution No. 94 -10
adopting an Operating Budget for year 1994 -95, with the
following amendments:
a. Staff is to submit specifications for the purchase of a
man -lift of sufficient size to be used for all
appropriate City purposes and for rentals to other
agencies. The City's present truck is to be transferred
to the Sewer Division for fair consideration. The
replacement of a man -lift with the lease - purchase of a
four - year -old man -lift was approved with one -half of the
funding to come from the Street lighting Fund ($6,500
annually from the Street Lighting Fund and $6,500 from
the General Fund.)
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2. Adoption of the fiscal year 1994 -95 City operating Budget.
(cont)
b. Two air conditioning units are to be purchased for use in
the Transit and Sewer Plant offices, to be funded equally
from the two funds ($600 from Transit Fund and $600 from
the Sewer Fund).
C. The use of transcription services in other City
departments, as well as in the Police Department, is to
be explored and staff is to submit proposal to the City
Council at the July 25, 1994 meeting.
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously approved.
Mayor Leja announced that the City Council meeting regularly
scheduled for the second Monday of July 11, 1994, will be adjourned
for lack of items to consider and that the City Council will meet
at its regularly scheduled meeting to be held on the fourth Monday
of July 25, 1994.
At 7:22 p.m., there being no further business to come before the
Council, the meeting was adjourned.
Prepared by:
J,6y4e6tnider,
CeIputy City Clerk
H
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
HELD JULY 25, 1994
A regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council was called to order
by Mayor Leja at 6:01 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Leja, Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
Council Members Brey and Russo.
Absent: Council Member Berg.
The invocation was given by Council Member Russo.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Russo.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA:
No adjustments were made to the agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Leja opened the floor to the public. Fire Battalion Chief
Wurzell introduced his replacement, Fire Battalion Chief Marvin
Eaves and expressed his appreciation for being allowed to serve the
City of Beaumont. Mayor Leja expressed appreciation for the
service provided by Chief Wurzell and the fire protection
personnel. Chief Wurzell said Chief Eaves will have the same
telephone and pager numbers he used during his tenure.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Mayor Pro Tem Parrott moved to approve by one motion the
following items listed on the consent calendar of the agenda.
Second by Council Member Brey and unanimously approved, with
Council Member Berg absent.
a. Minutes for adjourned regular City Council meetings held
June 22 and 23, 1994.
b. Warrant list and payroll.
C. Renewal of agreement by Contract No. 94 -37 with Riverside
County Office on Aging for Senior Community Service
Employment Program (SCSEP) services, funded under Title
V of the Older Americans Act, for fiscal year 1994 -95.
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1. CONSENT CALENDAR: (cont)
d. Approval of Contract No. 94 -38 with the State Department
of Justice, Bureau of Forensic Services, for testing for
presence of controlled substances in persons arrested
under their 11550 Health and Safety Toxicology Drug
Program for the period from July 1, 1994 through June 30,
1997.
e. Donation of a vehicle by Contract No. 94 -39 by the
California Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement to the City of
Beaumont Police Department for use by ARCNET officer.
f. Adoption of Resolution No. 94 -11 notifying the County of
Riverside of the amount of the assessment to be placed on
the tax roll for each parcel involved in Assessment
District 83 -1.
g. Adoption of Resolution No. 94 -12 notifying the County of
Riverside of the amount of the assessment to be placed on
the tax roll for each parcel involved in Community
Facilities District 93 -1.
h. Approval of Contract No. 94 -40 with Transcription
Prescription, Inc in the amount of $38,000.00 for
provision of transcription services to the Police
Department for a three -year period ending July 25, 1997,
with a 30 -day escape clause.
i. Acceptance of report of Planning Commission meeting held
July 19, 1994.
2. Considered at this time was a contract with A -Z Bus Sales, Inc
for purchase of two para- transit buses for use in City Dial -A-
Ride bus system. A staff report was presented after which
Council Member Brey moved to approve a contract (No. 94 -41)
with A -Z Bus Sales, Inc. for the purchase of two Para- transit
buses, in the total amount of $110,054.96, as recommended by
staff. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously
approved with Council Member Berg absent.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
3. Considered at this time was a cooperative agreement with
Riverside County Department of Transportation for City
participation in the design and construction of a traffic
signal at Brookside and Beaumont Avenues, for which the total
cost to the City will be $150,000.
A staff report was presented and Public Works Director
Moorjani recommended that the agreement be approved with two
minor non - substantive changes, one of which is changing the
name of the City Engineer from former City Engineer James
Dotson to his, Deepak Moorjani. Mr. Moorjani indicated that
the City's ownership of the intersection is 25% and the City's
share of the cost will be $38,000, with the funds to be drawn
partly from Measure "A" funds and partly from AB2766 funds.
Mayor Pro Tem Parrott moved to approve a cooperative agreement
(No. 94 -42) with the County of Riverside Transportation
Department of Transportation as recommended by staff and
authorize the Mayor to execute the final agreement upon
receipt. Second by Council Member Brey and unanimously
approved, with Council Member Berg absent.
COUNCIL /STAFF REPORTS & APPOINTMENTS:
4. Mayor Leja appointed Council Members Brey and Russo to serve
as an ad hoc Personnel Committee.
5. City Manager Keller presented an update regarding the use of
transcription services in departments other than the Police
Department. Mrs. Keller indicated that department heads and
other staff had met with Transcription Prescription, Inc.,
representative Beth Karns and reviewed some of the uses of
transcription services. She said a tentative projected cost
had been provided by Transcription Prescription, Inc. in the
amount of $1,500 for installation of hardware and software and
an estimated $7,500 annually for actual services. Mayor Leja
indicated that the Ad Hoc Personnel Committee would review
this matter and report back to the Council.
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COUNCIL /STAFF REPORTS i APPOINTMENTS: (cont)
6. Supervising Agent Rudy Delgado presented a six -month ARCNET
activity report. Mr. Delgado reported on results of
activities of ARCNET, the Allied Riverside Cities Narcotics
Enforcement Team, during its first six months of operation.
Mr. Delgado outlined the growing level of effectiveness of the
team and spoke of a number of incidents involving large
amounts of drugs confiscated or the arrest of persons wanted
for homicide, and the prevalence of the drug- trafficking which
exists throughout the area in which ARCNET operates.
7. Senior Center Director Mary Blankenship reported on a disaster
relief service training and demonstration exercise conducted
at the Fellowship in the Pass Church on July 8th and 9th and
the offer of the Southern Baptist Convention Disaster Relief
Service to stock a 40 to 60 foot trailer- kitchen and store it
in Beaumont if a trailer could be provided. The Council
members expressed an interest in this endeavor.
The City Council took a brief recess at 7:46 p.m.
S. CLOSED SESSION:
The City Council recessed to a closed session for the
following purposes:
A. Conference with labor negotiator:
Agency negotiator: City Manager, Dayle Keller.
Employee organizations: 1) General Employees Unit of
the Public Employees
Association of Riverside
County, Inc.
2) Beaumont
Police of
organization
Sheriffs.
3) Police
Individuals.
B. Anticipated litigation:
Confederation of
the California
of Police and
Sergeants as
i. Initiation of litigation pursuant to Subdivision
(c) of Section 54956.9. One potential case.
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S. CLOSED SESSION: (cont)
C. Existing litigation:
i. Case Name Unspecified: Disclosure would jeopardize
existing settlement negotiations.
The City Council meeting reconvened at 8:47 p.m..
Mayor Pro Tem Parrott moved to approve Counsel defense in
connection with litigation discussed in closed session. Second by
Council Member Russo and unanimously approved, with Council Member
Berg absent.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to be considered by the City
Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
Prepared by:
*ypu i l ty City Clerk
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
HELD AUGUST 8, 1994
A regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council was called to order
by Mayor Leja at 6:04 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Leja, Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
Council Members Berg, Brey and Russo.
Absent: None.
The invocation was given by Mayor Leja.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Leja.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA:
Beaumont Redevelopment Agency meeting was moved to be held prior to
the closed session scheduled as the last item on the City Council
agenda.
. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Leja opened the floor to the public. Brent Hardtke asked
questions related to Police Dept personnel issues. The City
Manager indicated that personnel issues were not appropriate
subjects for discussion in a public meeting. (This was confirmed
by the City Attorney after his arrival a short time later.)
1. Mayor Pro Tem Parrott moved to approve by one motion the
following items listed on the consent calendar of the agenda.
Second by Council Member Berg and unanimously approved.
a. Minutes for adjourned regular City Council meeting held
June 27, 1994.
b. Warrant list and payroll.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
2. Considered at this time was the conveyance of the Eighth
Street Extension in Three Rings Ranch to Coscan /Stewart
Partnership. A staff report was presented by Planning
Director Egger who indicated the City had previously accepted
approximately 2.5 acres of property in fee title from Caltrans
which represents the extension of Eighth Street. Mr. Egger
said the property was conveyed to the City to provide physical
access to the Three Rings Ranch when the Interstate 10 freeway
was constructed. Council Member Berg moved to approve the
conveyance of the Eighth Street Extension to Coscan /Stewart
Partnership (Deed No. 94 -02). Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott
and unanimously approved.
3. Considered at this time were actions related to a recall
petition circulated against Mayor Leja. The following items
were submitted to the City Council for approval:
a. Submittal of Certificate of Sufficiency.
b. Adoption of a resolution ordering a special recall
election to be held November 8, 1994.
C. Adoption of a resolution requesting consolidation of the
special recall election with the State -wide General
Election to be held November 8, 1994 and requesting that
election services be provided to the City by the
Riverside County Registrar of Voters.
d. Authorization of funding in the amount of $8,000 to
defray costs associated with the petition and the recall
election.
A staff report was presented after which members of the
Council asked questions about statements made in the
Certificate of Sufficiency related to differences in the
appearance of the pages of the petition and to alleged
declarations signed by individuals indicating that the
petition was represented as being for the purpose of lowering
sewer rates.
One of the recall proponents, Brent Hardtke, asked several
questions relating to the statements in the Certificate of
Sufficiency. Mr. Hardtke was asked to submit his questions in
writing. He did so and the City Manager indicated he would
receive an answer by the end of the week.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: (coat)
3. Actions related to a recall petition circulated against Mayor
Leja. (cont)
Council Member Berg moved to: 1) Receive and file Certificate
of Sufficiency; 2) Adopt Resolution No. 94 -13 ordering a
special recall election to be held November 8, 1994; 3) Adopt
Resolution No. 94 -14 requesting consolidation of the special
recall election with the General Election on November 8, 1994
and provision of election services by the County Registrar of
Voters; and 4) Authorize funding of $8,000 in the General
Fund to cover costs associated with the petition and election.
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and approved with Mayor Leja
abstaining and Council Member Russo voting no.
4. Considered at this time was the Twentieth Year (1994 -95)
Supplemental Agreement for the use of Community Development
Block Grant funds. A staff report was presented outlining the
items and amounts approved after which Council Member Brey
moved to approve the supplemental agreement (Contract No.
94 -07). Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously
approved.
COUNCIL /STAFF APPOINTMENTS /REPORTS:
5. Planning Director Egger presented the third quarterly report
on Community Facilities District 93 -1 since the issuance of
Series 1994A and B Bonds and provided an update on the City
Wastewater Treatment Plant facilities being funded by CFD 93 -1
and Series 1993A Sewer Revenue Bonds. Mr. Egger pointed out
that the projects funded under the CFD have no negative impact
on the General Fund, rather, the projects have a positive
impact in that they serve the present members of the
community.
In answer to Council questions, staff indicated it might be
possible to include a portion of the Viele Street improvements
in the Community Facilities District project and to evaluate
other sources of funding.
At 6:49 p.m., the City Council meeting was adjourned after a
brief recess to a meeting of the Beaumont Redevelopment agency
The Council meeting reconvened at 7:10 p.m.
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6. CLOSED SESSION:
At 7:11 p.m., the City Council recessed to a closed session to
discuss the following:
A. Existing litigation:
i. Case Name Unspecified: Disclosure would jeopardize
existing settlement negotiations.
B. Conference with labor negotiator:
Agency negotiator: City Manager, Dayle Keller.
Employee organizations: 1) General Employees Unit of
the Public Employees
Association of Riverside
County, Inc.
2) Beaumont
Police of
organization
Sheriffs.
3) Police
Individuals.
Confederation of
the California
of Police and
Sergeants as
The Council meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m. Mayor Leja announced
that no action had been taken.
i7W ;Trs)"I` G -af a
There being no further business to be considered, the Council
meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
Prepared by:
yc Snider,
eputy City Clerk
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Agenda Item No.�'
IQNUTPS IF A REGULAR MEETING
OF TH-- 3ELUFONT CITY CCUNCIL
HELD L.;GUST 22, 1994
A regular meeting of. t,-.-. Beaumont City council was called to order
by Mayor Leja at 6:04 p.m., in the C'z- Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL: Present_: Lh:ycr Leja, Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
Council Members Berg, Brey and Russo.
Absent: None.
The invocation was given by Mavor Leja.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Leja.
AWUSTMENTS TO THE 1GENCA:
No adjustments were made to the agenda.
ORAL COMMUNIC7,TIONS.,
Mayor Leja opened the floor to the public. The following persons
spoke:
Wanda Hoover, 1102 Palm "venue, Beaumont, representing aer husband,
William and herself, presented an invoice for damage to their
property from flooding. Staff indicated that the jroblem wi11 be
corrected as a part of the alley improvement program which has been
approved and will be initiated on September 5, 1994. Interim
methods of correction weze discussed and the Mavor recuested that
this matter be placed on the agenda of the next C .:i Ccuncil
meeting.
Barbara Voigt, 38537 Orchard Street, Cherry Valle;, informed the
Council that she has been appointed by the Pass I--ater Acency to
attend Beaumont City Counci.i meetings. Ms. Voigt a,.-.ea ii
Community Facilities Distr:_c bonds had been issued and staff
responded that bonds ,rare issued in February 1995.
Brent Hardtke, 1451 East Sixth Street, representing "Concerned
Citizens of Beaumont," alleged poor treatment of his organization
and of Beaumont reside:.--s reflected by statements made by City
Clerk Keller in staff rep-r- bmitted City Council on August 8,
1994 with Certificate of Su:'_ciency -3i fecall petiti.c_, -irculated
against Mayor Leja, and by members of the Council it ar:.t meet :ng.
Mayor Leja indicated 'ier displeasure and strong :.isaglaement -,with
Mr. Hardtke's statements.
The City Council recessed at 6:30 p.m. and reconvened at 6:38 a.m.,
with all council members present.
Agenda Ite*.:. :IO._
Minutes - Reaular Citv Council meeting held 3 -22 -94
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Council Member Serq mc";ed to approve by one motion the
following items lirrad on the consent calendar of the agenda.
Second by Mayor P: Parrot-. and Una nously approved.
a. Approval of ninures for City Council meetings held July
6, July 25, r 8, 1994.
b. Approval of warrant list and payroll.
C. Acceptance of Planning Commission sport of mee!:.nq held
August 16, 1994.
d. Adoption cf Resolut=e:: No. 9.4-is setting forth
appropriations limit for fiscal year 1993 -94 consistent
with Article XII_ E of the California constitution and
giving notice f availability of information supporting
said determination.
e. Adoption of Resolution No. 94 -16 setting forth
appropriations linit for _994 -95 consistent with Article
XIII B of the California Constitution and giving notice
of availability of information supporting said
determination.
PUBLIC HEARING:
2. Considered at this time was a public hearing regarding
improvement of Fourth street a ::•:tension to be funded by CFD 93-
1. A staff report gas arasented indicating 1) That Community
Facilities District 93 -1 is authorized to construct pub -ic
facilities incluaina the extension of Fourth Street from the
end of existing pavi:_g West of Minnesota Avenue to the Eastern
project boundary of Rolling :fills Ranch, 3,000_ lineal feet;
2) That the extension of Fourth Street is a reTairemer.t that
must be satisflec. r_icr to the development of Rolling Hills
Ranch; 3) That the project will cost approximately 5724,732 to
construct.
Mayor Leja opener zhe Aearing at 6:42 p.m. No -ne came
forward to address ':he City Council. Mayor Leja ciosed the
hearing at 6:43 p.m. council Member Russo asked staff to
state for the reccrc the '_mpact of this project on -.__. eneral
Fund of the City. Economic Devniopment Director D:_i_'. •rated
that the constnicr'_on of this ')roject will not have ar.j iirect
impact of the General Fur.7t in terns of funding the
construction of this project; dnd further, that the proposed
extension will ha;a a positive impact by opening up about 100
acres of City -owner property for potential development.
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PUBLIC BEARI11r:
2. Fourth Strut extension (cont)
Mr. Dillon also explained how the CFD funds are generated and
indicated there would be no cost for -.his project to the
^resent residents of the City. Staff was commended for the
excellence of their wc:-: on this project.
Mavor Pro Tem Parrott moved to adopt Neaative Declaration 94-
ND-08. Second by Council Member Russo and unanimously
approved.
Council Member Russo moved to approve the plans and
specifications and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for
bids. decond by Council Member Brey and unanimously approved.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIOM :
Considered at this time was the approval of contracts with
McFarlin & Anderson, David Taussig & Associates, Inc and Urban
Logic Consultants, Inc, to prepare and process CFD 93 -1
annexation and resolutions of consideration to establish
facility maintenance special tax.
The written staff report reflected that the tax would be used
to ensure sufficient funding for the City to maintain drainage
facilities, roads, landscaped parkways and medians, parks and
open space areas related co new development, all of which
would oth,srwise place additional financial burdens on the
City's Generai Fund; that all costs would be paid from CFD 93-
1 proceeds and landowner deposits, with estimated costs of
$5,000 per improvement area, $14,000 per annexation to CFD 93-
1 and City administrative costs of $9,000; that the tax is
also intended to protect the long term value and amenities of
new development projects in the City.
Council Member Russo moved to approve professional service
Contract No. 94 -43 with Urban Logic Consultants, Inc for
planning, environmental., assessment engineering and project
management services, Contract No. 94 -44 with McFarlin &
Anderson for bond counsel .ervices and contract No. 94 -45 with
David ^aussig and Associates for special tax services for the
purpose of establishing a facility maintenance special tax.
Second by Council Member irey and unanimously approved.
M_ tmss - Regular City Councii meeting held 8- ..z.-9e
COUNCIL /STAFF REPO:c °5 /APPOINTMENTS:
4. 3y Council consensus, Mayor Pro Tca: Parrott was dec rated
voting del_ as --,a witn Council Member Bern as a1ternat3 de_egate
for the Leacue of California City snnual conference to be held
October 23 through 25, 1994 in Long Eeach, California.
5. Presented at this time's; Economic Development Di nor Dillon
was a verbal report on staff rc :srr >e to the rec_nt storm.
Mr. Dillon ir.c tca;.ad that approximerc-iv 2.4 inches of rr__n :lad
fallen in 154 on August 13tt, causing a varie .. of
problems, in ::iuding erosion in open ercavat:.ons at -he
wastewater ".-eatmert plant, which will be corrected by the
Contractor, ::oen, at no cost, to the City.
Mr. Dillon said areas had been in=_r..ected where there res
runoff and Ioodinq of lots ?nd d- iveways znd the abet
improvements were discussed with residents who may benefit
from that project. Mr. Dillon indicated that lor_� tern
solutions to flooding are being cc .sidered invclvinc,
control, the public facility financ -sl plan and a 7.eignb0zhoozE
improvement pr-g ram and said staff would submit the latter to
the City Council in September as a part of the adopt-'-on of the
Capital Imorovenent Program. Discussion ensued rerariinq the
search for ,zrant funds in which stiff is involved on an
ongoing basis.
CLOSED SESSION:
6. At 7:35 the City Council recessed to a closed session to for
the following purposes:
A. Conference with labor negotiator:
Agency negotiator: City *tanager, Dayl.e Keller.
Employee organizations: 1) General Emplovees Unit of
the Public Employees
Association of ii-rerside
Count;, Inc.
2 3eaumont Confederation of
Police of the Cal fornia
Crcanization of Pciice and
Sheriffs.
3) Police Seraeants as
Individuals.
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CLOSED SESSION: (coat;
B. Consideration of public employee personnel mai:ters
pursuant to Governrni c Coca Section 54957.
Tr° meeting of tha City Council reconverted at 7:50 p.m. with
all council members present. Mayor L::ja announced than no
action had been taxan in closad session.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to be considered by the City
Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Submitted ay:
Joyce Snider
Deputy City Clerk
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Agenda Item No.—�A
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
HELD SEPTEMBER 121 1994
A regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council was called to order
by Mayor Leja at 6:04 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Leja, Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
Council Members Berg, Brey and Russo.
Absent: None.
The invocation was given by Council Member Berg.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Berg.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA:
No adjustments were made to the agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Leja opened the floor to the public. The following persons
spoke:
Brent Hardtke, 1451 E. 6th St., Beaumont, spoke in regard to the
"the PERS, Public Employees Retirement System incident," asking:
"How much money is involved, are there penalties involved, where is
the money coming from, is this adding to our deficit, is this
coming from our surplus or from the General Fund." He also
expressed concern regarding the Council practice of not answering
the public's questions during Oral Communications, but instead
referring questions to staff. Mayor Leja responded that the
Council is acting in response to State rules and encouraged Mr.
Hardtke to meet with staff, who will be glad to answer his
questions.
Eugene Lerner, 1101 Cherry Avenue, complimented the Mayor, City
Manager and Public Works Director on their speedy assistance to him
in solving a problem in his neighborhood involving a street sweeper
and removal of dirt after it rains. Mr. Lerner also spoke
regarding the spirit of cooperation needed to make progress in the
City.
Jim Guerra, 799 Allegheny, #2, Beaumont, said that, with the
assistance of the Mayor, City Manager and Planning Director, the
problem caused by occupants of property across the street from his
residence has been solved and the occupants are no longer there.
He asked that the City assist in cleaning up the property.
Agenda Item No.JA.-
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Council Member Berg moved to approve by one motion the
following items listed on the consent calendar of the agenda.
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously approved.
a. Approval of minutes for City Council meeting held August
22, 1994.
b. Approval of warrant list and payroll.
C. Acceptance of Planning Commission report of meeting held
September 6, 1994.
d. One -year extension of Tentative Tract Map No. 25272,
(90 -TM -1) a proposed subdivision of 37.65 acres,
consisting of 159 single family lots, located on the
north side of Cougar Way approximately 2,000 feet east of
the intersection with Beaumont Avenue, for Inland
Commercial Investments.
e. Two (2) one -year extensions of Tentative Tract Map No.
23646, 89 -TM -6) proposed 50 lot single family subdivision
located on the north side of Cougar Way approximately
1,800 feet east of the intersection with Beaumont Avenue,
for Inland Commercial Investments.
f. Four (4) one -year extensions of Tentative Tract Map No.
22524, 87 -TM -5) proposed 49 lot single family subdivision
located on the east side of Palm Avenue between Cougar
Way and Brookside Avenue for Devcorp.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
2. Considered at this time was the request of Cherry Valley Acres
and Neighbors and the Cherry Valley Chamber of Commerce that
the City Council reaffirm their resolution in regard to Cherry
Valley's "Community of Interest" status.
Planning Director Egger presented the staff report, indicating
that Cherry Valley has a Community of Interest application
pending before the Local Agency Formation Commission, LAFCO,
which is scheduled to be considered on September 29, 1994. He
said the City received a transmittal from LAFCO which was
submitted to the City Council for informational purposes in
April prompting a letter to LAFCO.
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2. Cherry Valley Community of Interest (Cont)
Mr. Egger said the letter indicated the City's concerns, mainly
related to boundaries being proposed for the Community of Interest,
several technical points in the application and the interpretation
of the Cherry Valley group regarding meetings and coordination
efforts with the City of Beaumont. He emphasized that the City
went on record in that letter as supporting the Community of
Interest for Cherry Valley. He said a number of meetings have
taken place between the City and Cherry Valley representatives to
reach agreement upon the specific boundaries of the Cherry Valley
Community Of Interest. Mr. Egger then reviewed the actions taken
to date and issues of importance regarding the Cherry Valley
Community of Interest and sphere of influence issues.
Mayor Leja opened the floor to the public and the following persons
asked questions and expressed concerns. Members of the audience
also commented from time to time during the discussion, with
participation of the Mayor and council members, who commented,
asked questions and provided answers to questions by the audience,
as each deemed appropriate:
Russ Russell, 9484 Oak Creek, Cherry Valley, Cherry Valley Acres
and Neighbors, reviewed his perception of the original agreement on
the boundaries of the Community of Interest and the City Council's
understanding of the agreement and, after discussion with Mayor
Leja, asked that the original request of Cherry Valley Acres and
Neighbors be honored.
Walt Beckman, 38201 Cherry Valley Blvd, Cherry Valley, Cherry
Valley Acres and Neighbors, indicated that his prime concern was
that he and about 50 Cherry Valley residents would be cut out of
the Cherry Valley Community of Interest by the proposed change from
the original boundary agreement.
Stan Riddell, 9601 Avenida San Timoteo, Cherry Valley, President of
Cherry Acres and Neighbors, stated his opposition to piece -meal
annexation, cutting up one acre lots into smaller lots and alleged
that the City had not kept its agreement as outlined in his (Stan
Riddell's) letter dated April 25, 1993. Mr. Riddell indicated that
Cherry Valley residents wish to preserve their rural lifestyle and
would strongly oppose the City Council's present position at the
LAFCO meeting, but said they are open to continued dialogue with
the City of Beaumont.
Walt Beckman said they (Cherry Valley) had a dialogue going with
the City of Beaumont until the City proposed the Community of
Interest boundaries be brought (north) up to Cherry Valley Blvd.
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2. Cherry Valley Community of Interest (coat)
Chris Christensen, 9509 Hopeland Rd, Cherry Valley, said the four
to five homes per acre is too high a density, asked why the City
wanted to move the boundaries up (north) and had a lengthy
discussion with Mayor Leja regarding the various concerns of the
Cherry Valley residents and the City.
By order of Mayor Leja, the meeting was recessed at 7:10 p.m. and
was reconvened at 7:35 p.m. with all council members present.
Mayor Leja again opened the floor for public comment. The
following persons spoke:
Eugene Lerner asked where the tape recordings are of the meetings
that have been held (that would clarify the actions taken earlier) .
Barbara Voigt, 38537 Orchard Street, Cherry Valley, talked about
the density of the houses in the tract maps for which extensions
have been approved at this meeting, the small size of houses
planned for housing in Three Rings Ranch and the previous agreement
reached regarding the Community of Interest boundaries.
Vincent Nicosia, 10567 Bel Air Drive, Cherry Valley, referred to
the actions previously taken by the City Council in regard to the
boundary issue. He spoke in opposition to piece -meal annexation,
saying the City should either take all of Cherry Valley or none of
it at all and answered questions asked by Council Member Berg.
Carl Anzaldi, 11071 Union Street, Cherry Valley, Cherry Valley
Acres and Neighbors, asked why Beaumont is interested in the
southernmost, largely undeveloped area of Cherry Valley rather than
in all of Cherry Valley and indicated that he did not want to be in
the City of Beaumont.
Michele Delf, 11161 Union Street, Cherry Valley, asked questions
regarding Beaumont's plan for the area where she lives, which staff
answered, and expressed her concern regarding the area south of
Cherry Valley Blvd and her desire to retain the rural quality of
her area.
E. Diane Hildreth, 9597 Rancho Drive, Cherry Valley, spoke of her
efforts to promote local commerce, and in favor of Cherry Valley
residents and the City of Beaumont working together to attain their
objectives.
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2. Cherry valley Community of Interest (coot)
Ken Murdoch, 10031 Chisholm Trail, Cherry Valley, Highland Springs
Village, spoke of 398 petitions turned in to LAFCO in favor of the
Cherry Valley community of interest and said the Village is against
becoming part of Beaumont.
Dave Andrews, 40225 Dutton, Cherry Valley, President of Pass
Trails Association, said the 152 members of the Association do not
want to be annexed to Beaumont.
Patsy Reilley, 11105 Sunny Slope, Cherry Valley, stated her desire
and the desire of her neighbors, for all of the area north of
Couger Way to be included in the Cherry Valley Community of
Interest.
Lengthy discussion ensued with audience participation after which
Council Member Berg moved to reaffirm the resolution adopted April
26, 1993 and the letter written on May 4, 1994 (to LAFCO supporting
the Cherry Valley request for Community of Interest status,) with
the following revisions: That Highland Springs Village, the
Country Club and Resort, be a part of the Community of Interest.
Second by Council Member Brey. The intent of the motion was
reviewed and clarified by Council Member Berg who stated that he
meant the boundaries to follow Cherry Valley Blvd easterly from
I -10, one street to the east of Beaumont Avenue, which is Noble
Street, south down to Brookside and then Brookside across to the
City limits. That would be the boundary with the exceptions
earlier stated (inclusion of Highland Springs Village, the Country
Club and Resort).
Discussion ensued related to the exact boundary to be determined
after which, by order of Mayor Leja, the meeting was recessed at
9:31 p.m. and was reconvened at 9:44 p.m. with all council members
present.
Lengthy discussion ensued regarding the boundary to be determined
that would benefit both the City of Beaumont and the Cherry Valley
area.
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2. Cherry valley Community of Interest (coat)
With the consent of the second, Council Member Berg amended his
motion to support the inclusion of the area north of Brookside in
the Community of Interest and of a joint planning area between
Brookside and Cherry Valley Blvd east and west of Beaumont Avenue,
with the boundary to run east to west specifically as follows, as
drawn by the Planning Director on a map displayed in the Council
Chamber at the meeting:
The Community of Interest to include the area north of Brookside
Avenue from the intersection of Brookside Avenue and Interstate 10
easterly, to the projected intersection of Brookside Avenue and the
easterly Beaumont Sphere of Influence boundary. Stipulated that
the area south of Cherry Valley Blvd from the intersection of
Cherry Valley Blvd and Interstate 10 easterly, to the intersection
of Cherry Valley Blvd and Noble Avenue; thence northerly along
Noble Avenue, to the intersection of Noble Avenue and High Street;
thence easterly along High Street to the projected intersection of
High Street and the easterly Beaumont Sphere of Influence boundary
be designated a joint planning area; with the City Manager
authorized to write to LAFCO stating its support for the Community
of Interest as approved on this date.
By order of Mayor Leja, the meeting was recessed at 10:01 p.m. and
was reconvened at 10:10 p.m. with all council members present.
3. Considered at this time was the elimination of the position of
Administrative Assistant and the adoption of resolutions
establishing positions, job descriptions and salary ranges for
Community Services Coordinator and Deputy City Clerk.
Council Member Brey moved to eliminate the position of
Administrative Assistant and adopt Resolution No. 94 -17
entitled "A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Beaumont, California establishing the position, the job
description and the salary range for the position of Deputy
City Clerk" and Resolution No. 94 -18, entitled " A resolution
of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California
establishing the position, the job description and the salary
range for Community Services Coordinator. Second by Vice
Mayor Pro Tem and unanimously approved.
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4. Considered at this time was the adoption of a resolution
approving a two -year Capital Improvement Plan and related
items, including Master Loan Agreement, authorized list of
professional contractors and expenditure of funds.
A brief staff report was presented after which John Hunt, Vice
President of the Sun Lakes Home Owners Association spoke in
support of the staff recommendation. Council Member Berg
moved to: 1) adopt Resolution No. 94 -19 entitled "A resolution
of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California
approving a certain Capital Improvement Plan for the 1994 -95
and 1995 -96 fiscal years and approving a qualified contractor
list," 2) adopt Resolution No. 94 -20 entitled "A resolution of
the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California,
approving a certain master loan agreement (Contract No. 94 -46)
by and between the Beaumont Redevelopment Agency and the City
of Beaumont, California" for funding of the implementation of
the Redevelopment Plan. Second by Council Member Russo and
unanimously approved.
5. Considered at this time was the recommendation for an
amendment to the policy on rental of City facilities to
establish a moratorium on the use of alcoholic beverages in
the City Hall Multi- Purpose Room until a comprehensive report
on policies and regulations can be completed.
A staff report was presented after which Council discussion
ensued. Council Member Brey moved to approve a 90 -day
moratorium on the use alcoholic beverages in the Multi- Purpose
Room, with the provision that non - profit organizations may
seek approval from the City Manager to hold fund raising
events and serve alcoholic beverages. Second by Council
Member Berg and unanimously approved.
CITY COUNCIL /STAFF REPORTS /APPOINTMENTS:
6. Report of the Ad Hoc Personnel Committee was received without
comment.
At 10:25 p.m., the City Council meeting was recessed in order to
hold a meeting of the Beaumont Redevelopment Agency. The City
Council meeting was reconvened at 10:29 p.m., with all council
members present.
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7. CLOSED SESSION:
At 10:30 p.m., the City Council recessed to a closed session
to confer with legal counsel regarding the following issues:
A. Existing litigation:
B.
C.
D.
i. Case Name Unspecified: Disclosure would jeopardize
existing settlement negotiations.
Anticipated litigation:
i. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
Subdivision (b) of Section 54956.9. One potential
case.
Conference with labor negotiator pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6.
Agency negotiator: City Manager, Dayle Keller.
Employee organizations: 1) General Employees Unit of
the Public Employees
Association of Riverside
County, Inc.
2) Beaumont
Police of
Organization
Sheriffs.
3) Police
Individuals.
Confederation of
the California
of Police and
Sergeants as
Consideration of public employee personnel matters
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
The City Council meeting reconvened at 11:10 p.m. with Council
Member Brey absent. Council Member Berg moved to approve Contract
No. 94 -47 for 1994 -95 fiscal year with Aetna, Inc for employee
health insurance coverage and change to Plan A -5. Second by Vice
Mayor Parrott and unanimously approved, with Council Member Brey
absent.
ADJOURNMENT:
By order of Mayor Leja, the Council meeting was adjourned at 11:io
p.m.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. IDx
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
HELD SEPTEMBER 26, 1994
A regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council was called to order
by Mayor Leja at 6:04 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Leja and Council Members Berg, Brey
and Russo.
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Parrott.
The invocation was given by Council Member Russo.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Russo.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA:
No adjustments were made to the agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Leja opened the floor to the public. The following persons
spoke:
Bruce Murrill, 9955 Cherry Avenue, Cherry Valley, commended the
City Council and staff for the level of work being done, for the
use of consultants to complete staff work and especially commended
Public Works Superintendent Hector Aguirre for his method of
handling a potentially explosive situation.
Ralph Wheelwright, 9494 Cherry Valley, commended City officials and
staff regarding their efforts to assist the City's growth and
development and introduced himself as participant in "Willie Vill"
the racetrack and fairgrounds venue.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Council Member Berg moved to approve by one motion the
following items listed on the consent calendar of the agenda.
Second by Council Member Brey and unanimously approved, with
Mayor Pro Tem Parrott absent.
a. Approval of minutes for City Council meeting held
September 12, 1994.
b. Approval of warrant list and payroll.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10,
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PUBLIC HEARING:
Considered at this time was a public hearing to consider approval
of GPA -94 -1 and GPA-94 -2, consisting of the following amendments to
the General Plan:
a. Approval of Negative Declaration No. ND -94 -7.
b. Adoption of a revised Housing Element in response to
directives from the State Department of Housing and
Community Development.
c. Adoption of a revised, clarified Land Use Element Map
derived from the City's Geographic Information System
(GIs).
A staff report was presented and the three following requests
received after completion of the amendments were outlined:
1. Inland Group, Inc., representing Beaumont Land Fund IX,
owners of five gross acres located at the southwest
corner of First Street and Pennsylvania Avenue,
Assessor's Parcel Number 418 - 341 -009, requested that the
General Plan be brought into conformance with the
original zoning designation of Planned Unit Development
(PUD) to allow for the development of an active senior or
age restricted housing project through designation of
High Density Residential.
2. David Sumner, consultant for Engh and Associates, owners
of Assessor's Parcel Number 414 - 130 -012, Western Knolls
Area, requested that the General Plan be amended and that
160 acres at the junction of Highways 10 and 60 be
designated Highway Commercial.
3. J. L. Webb Planning, Inc., representing Inland Commercial
Investments, requested the General Plan be amended and
that 74 acre parcel south of Highway 60 and adjacent to
the future Potrero highway interchange be designated
Highway Commercial.
Mayor Leja opened the public hearing at 6:20 p.m. Beverly Riniker,
950 Western Knolls Avenue, representing Diversified Mechanical
Services, said she was in favor of keeping this property
commercial. Muriel Schmidt, 1280 Euclid, Beaumont, representing
Beaumont RV Sales, 910 W. Highway 60, in the area that was made
multi- family dwellings, said she would like to see the property
stay commercial, as staff recommended. Mayor Leja closed the
hearing at 6:24 p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARING: (cont)
A public hearing to consider approval of GPA -94 -1 and GPA -94 -2:
Council discussion ensued in relation to the desired mix of land
uses and housing density after which Mayor Leja ordered the public
hearing re- opened and continued to October 10, 1994 so these issues
could be reviewed by the Land Use Committee, a City Council study
session held and this matter returned to the City Council for
consideration on October 10, 1994.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
3. Considered at this time was the adoption of a resolution
amending the Conflict of Interest Code of the City. A staff
report was presented after which Council Member Berg moved to
adopt Resolution No. 94 -21 entitled "A resolution of the City
Council of the City of Beaumont, California, rescinding
Resolution No. 1992 -14 and adopting a Conflict of Interest
Code." Second by Council Member Russo and unanimously
approved, with Mayor Pro Tem Parrott absent.
4. Considered at this time was Task Order No. 2, an amendment to
an existing professional services agreement with Korve
Engineering, for the provision of transportation engineering
services in regard to Potrero Blvd freeway interchange (new
freeway interchange midway between Jack Rabbit Trail and
terminus of Highway 60.
A staff report was presented after which Council Member Berg
moved to approve Task Order No. 2, amending Contract No. 94 -20
for preparation of a "Traffic Operations Report" newly
required by Caltrans, with traffic counts rounded on a time
and materials basis not to exceed $1,000, with the total
contract amount not to exceed $13,810, to be funded by
Community Facilities District 93 -1. Second by Council Member
Russo and unanimously approved, with Mayor Pro Tem Parrott
absent.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: (cant)
5. Considered at this time was a contract with Genesis
Construction for construction of Fourth Street extension to be
funded by Improvement Area No. 4 of CFD 93 -1. A staff report
was presented and the Council discussed the best method of
ensuring acceptance by the Beaumont Cherry Valley Water
District of the water line to be constructed as a part of the
project. Public Works Director Moorjani indicated every
precaution would be taken in that regard. Council Member Berg
moved to approve Contract No. 94 -47 with Genesis Construction,
including the water line additive, for a total amount of
$628,313.17. Second by Council Member Russo and unanimously
approved, with Mayor Pro Tem Parrott absent.
6. CITY COUNCIL /STAFF REPORTS /APPOINTMENTS:
a.. Presented at this time was a report from John Woods, the
Superintendent of Beaumont Unified School District, who
outlined the status on implementation of projects related
to the Cooperative Agreement approved in 1993 between the
City and the School District.
Mr. Woods also informed the City Council of projects
completed, underway or being planned, that are not
directly related to the agreement and the funding
assistance received from the State because of the
agreement.
b. Council Member Berg and Planning Director Egger reported
on a meeting held with representatives of the City of
Calimesa relative to pending litigation and to boundary
issues, saying that dialogue was opened and the
representatives of both cities planned to go back to
their city councils to request that further committee
meetings occur. Planning Director Egger recommended, and
Council indicated approval by consensus, that committee
members continue to meet with Calimesa representatives to
attempt to come to an agreement on the issues where
progress has been made.
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7. CLOSED SESSION:
At 7:23 p.m., the City Council recessed to a closed session to
confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation.
The Council meeting reconvened at 7:37 p.m. with all council
members present.
Council Member Brey moved to deny a claim submitted by Mr. and
Mrs. Hoover, with staff to mitigate future damages to that
property by proposed street improvements. Second by Council
Member Russo and unanimously approved.
ADJOURNMENT: By order of Mayor Leja, the Council meeting was
adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
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Agenda Item No. Q�.
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
HELD OCTOBER 10, 1994
A regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council was called to order
by Mayor Leja at 6:13 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Leja, Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
Council Members Berg, Brey and Russo.
Absent: None.
The invocation was given by Mayor Leia.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Leja.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA:
No adjustments were made to the agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Leja opened the floor to the public. No one came forward.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Council Member Berg moved to approve by one motion the
following items listed on the consent calendar of the agenda.
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously approved.
a. Approval of minutes for City Council meeting held
September 26, 1994.
b. Approval of warrant list and payroll.
C. Acceptance of report of Planning Commission meeting held
October 4, 1994.
Agenda Item No. IGL
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. Considered at this time was a public hearing continued from
September 26, 1994, to consider approval of GPA -94 -1 and GPA-
94-2, consisting of the following amendments to the General
Plan:
a. Approval of Negative Declaration No. ND -94 -7.
b. Adoption of a revised Housing Element in response to
directives from the State Department of Housing and
Community Development.
C. Adoption of a revised, clarified Land Use Element Map
derived from the City's Geographic Information System
(GIS) .
A staff report was presented by Planning Director Egger, who
indicated that, pursuant to Council direction at a meeting held on
September 26, 1994, the City Land Use Committee had met to review
the proportion of High Density Residential acreage allowed in the
Land Use Element Map. Mr. Egger said it was concluded after that
meeting that there was no need for a study session by the full City
Council. Mr. Egger outlined the following changes recommended by
the Land Use Committee.
a. Areas Northeasterly of Beaumont Avenue and 14th Street: That
130 acres be designated Low Density Residential, as indicated
on Map No. 1 (attached to these minutes).
b. Areas along 14th Street, west of Beaumont Avenue: That
approximately 15 acres be designated Single Family
Residential, as indicated on map No. 2 (attached to these
minutes).
C. Freeway Convergence Area: That approximately 300 acres be
modified to include a mix of Commercial, Multiple - family
Residential and Single Family Residential, as indicated on Map
No. 3 (attached to these minutes).
d. Southwest corner of First Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
That ten acres be designated High Density Residential 1.4 with
the subsequent zoning designation to be Planned Unit
Residential, as indicated on map No. 4 (attached to these
minutes).
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2. A public hearing continued from September 26, 1994, to
consider approval of GPA -94 -1 and GPA -94 -2, consisting of
amendments to the General Plan: (cont)
Mr. Egger also outlined the request of Inland Commercial
Investments, which was not discussed by the Land Use
Committee, for designation of a 74 acre site on the south side
of State Highway 60 as Highway Commercial, as indicated on map
No. 5 (attached to these minutes). Mr. Egger recommended the
adoption of the proposed resolution with the changes outlined
above.
At 6:25 p.m., Mayor Leja re- opened the continued hearing. Mr.
A.C. Nejedly, 6141 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, owner of
property designated as Western Knolls /Freeway Convergence Area
expressed his concern regarding the staff and the Land Use
Committee's recommendation for change in his property from
High Density Residential to a mix of Highway Commercial, High
Density Residential and Low Density Residential. No one else
came forward to speak. Mayor Leja closed the hearing at 6:33
p.m.
Council discussion ensued after which Council Member Berg
moved to adopt Resolution No. 94 -22 entitled,11A resolution of
the City Council of the City of Beaumont adopting negative t
declaration No. 94 -ND -7 and the proposed General Plan r
Amendments No. 94 -GPA -1 and 94- GPA -2," approving the following N
with changes as prepared by staff and noted below: 1
a. Negative Declaration No. 94 -ND -7;
b. A revised Housing Element;
C. A revised clarified Land Use Element Map with the
following changes:
i. Northwest corner of Beaumont Avenue and 14th
Street: Redesignation of a seven acre area on the
north side of 14th and west of Beaumont Avenue
previously designated High Density Residential,
1.4, initially recommended for deletion by the
Committee, to High Density Residential, 1.4. The
area is to be rezoned for Planned Unit Development
to allow discretion in project review.
ii. Southwesterly of Beaumont Avenue and 14th Street
intersection: Redesignation of an eight acre area
on the south side of 14th Street from High Density
Residential, 1.4, to Low Density Residential, 1.2.
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2. A public hearing continued from September 26, 1994, to
consider approval of GPA -94 -1 and GPA -94 -2, consisting of
amendments to the General Plan: (cont)
iii. Southwest corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and First
Street: Redesignation of a ten acre area from
Rural Residential, 1.1 to High Density Residential,
1.4. This area is to be zoned Planned Unit
Development to allow discretion in project review.
iv. (Future) Southwest corner of Potrero Blvd and State
Route 60: Redesignation of an 80 acre site from
Low Density Residential, 1.2 (Specific Plan) to
Highway Commercial, 2.3 (Specific Plan).
V. Areas bounded by Beaumont Avenue, Brookside Avenue,
Cherry Avenue and Cougar Way: Redesignation of an
area totalling approximately 130 acres from High
Density Residential, 1.4 and Medium Density
Residential, 1.3, to Low Density Residential, 1.2.
vi. Freeway Convergence Area: Redesignation of an area
of approximately 300 acres from High Density
Residential, 1.4, to a combination of Highway
Commercial, 2.3, High Density Residential, 1.4 and
Low Density Residential, 1.2, with a Specific Plan
overlay.
Second by Council Member Brey and unanimously approved.
By order of Mayor Leja, the City Council meeting was recessed at
6:55 p.m. The City Council meeting was reconvened at 7:05 p.m.
with all council members present.
Minutes - City Council meeting 10 -10 -94
3. Considered at this time was a public hearing to consider the
following actions for applicant Heartland:
a. The establishment of a master planned community with 1224
single family dwelling units, an elementary school site,
parks and supporting commercial and industrial uses on a
417.2 acre site on the north side of State Route 60, just
west of its convergence with Interstate 10, bounded on
the north by San Timoteo Canyon Road, on the east by the
future Potrero Blvd through approval of the following:
i. Certification of EIR -93 -1: An environmental impact
report.
ii. Approval of SP -93 -1: A specific plan of land uses.
Approval of RZ -93 -5: A zone change from Planned
Unit Development (PUD) to Specific Plan Area (SPA).
Planning Director Egger outlined the primary components of the
project which is in Community Facilities District 93 -1 and for
which a development agreement has been approved by the City.
Mayor Leja opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m.
Heartland representative Andrea Watson, spoke briefly and
introduced Heartland representative David James, who outlined the
activities proposed for the Paseo Sports Park. Both
representatives answered Council questions regarding various issues
related to the project.
No one else came forward to address the Council. Mayor Leja closed
the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. Council discussion ensued after
which Mayor Pro Tem Parrott moved to adopt Resolution No. 94 -23
certifying EIR -93 -1 and approving SP -93 -1. The motion failed for
lack of a second. Council Member Berg moved to adopt Resolution
No. 94 -23 entitled "A resolution of the City Council of the City of
Beaumont, California, certifying Environmental Impact Report 93 -1
and approving specific Plan 93 -1 (Heartland Specific Plan),11 with �9
the condition that, concurrently with the recordation of any
subdivision in Planning Area No. 5, the applicant shall dedicate a
minimum of one acre for use as a recreational vehicle /boat storage
area as approved by the City Council. Second by Council Member
Russo and approved with Council Member Brey voting no.
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3. A public hearing to consider actions for applicant Heartland:
(cont)
Council Member Berg moved to introduce Ordinance No. 748
entitled '$An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Beaumont, California, amending the City of Beaumont zoning Map
with respect o 417.2 acres of land from Planned Unit
Development to SP (Specific Plan Area). Location: On the
north side of a Route 60 approving RZ- 93 -5." Second by
Mayor Pro Tem rrott and unanimously approved.
STAFF
4. Considered at this time was a request for approval of a
secondhand dealer business license for the Trading Station, an
existing establishment, at 430 East Sixth Street. A brief
staff report was presented after which Council Member Berg
moved to approve the secondhand dealer business license as
recommended by staff. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
unanimously approved.
5. Considered at this time was the request of the Community
Advisor and the Chamber of Commerce for placement of banners
in street rights -of -way promoting a "Shop at Home" concept,
including the purchase of brackets and Cherry Festival Banners
by the City for an approximate cost of $5,000, with
reimbursement for the banners from the Cherry Festival
Association of approximately $2,500. A staff report was
presented during which it was clarified that City crews would
erect and remove the banners. Council Member Russo moved to
approve the banner program in concept recommended by staff as
follows:
A. The City Council reserves the right to review and approve
the design and content of any banners and association
programs, including the "Shop Local" program and any
subsequent promotions.
B. The City will maintain control over scheduling and
duration of any promotions and programs.
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously approved.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
6. Considered at this time was the request of the Chamber of
Commerce for approval of permit to conduct a weekly Market
Day, generally on Fifth Street in the southwest portion of
Beaumont. A staff report was presented and parking, liability
and security issues were discussed, as was the need for City
involvement.
Council Member Berg moved to approve in concept the Chamber of
Commerce Market Day, as recommended by staff: subject to the
stipulation that the City receipts would first be used to
offset costs associated with the event, with the balance of
revenues utilized for public improvements in the vicinity,
subject to reaching agreement on insurance coverage and
submittal of final arrangements to the City Council. Second
by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously approved.
7. Considered at this time was the ratification of memoranda of
understanding with the Police Officers Association and the
Sergeants as Individuals. A staff report was presented by
City Manager Dayle Keller who indicated that the memoranda
included a 3% compensation for both units for a total cost of
$24,000. Mayor Pro Tem Parrott moved to ratify a Memorandum
of Understanding (Contract No. 94 -49) with the Police Officers
Association and a Memorandum of Understanding (Contract No.
94 -50) with the Sergeants as Individuals as recommended by
staff. Second by Council Member Berg and unanimously
approved.
8. CITY COUNCIL /STAFF REPORTS /APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Leja reported on activities which took place on October
8th at the event known as "Fire Muster." Council Member
Russo commended Police personnel re teamwork and cooperation
he observed on October 7th, last Friday night, when he went on
"ridealong" with Beaumont police personnel.
Y:ip Eel i"10Z14 M
There being no further business to be considered by the City
Council, Mayor Leja adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:16 p.m.
Prepared by:
Joyce Snider
Deputy City Clerk
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Agenda Item No._W�
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
HELD OCTOBER 24, 1994
A regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council was called to order
by Mayor Leja at 6:05 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Leja and Council Members Berg and
Brey
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and Council Member
Russo.
The invocation was given by Council Member Berg.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Berg.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA:
No adjustments were made to the agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Leja opened the floor to the public. No one came forward.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Council Member Berg moved to approve by one motion the
following items listed on the consent calendar of the agenda.
Second by Council Member Brey and unanimously approved, with
Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and Council Member Russo absent.
a. Approval of minutes for City Council meeting held October
10, 1994.
b. Approval of warrant list and payroll.
C. Approval of five one -year extensions retroactive to May
23, 1990, of Tentative Tract Map No. 23161,(87 -TM -8)
proposed 201 lot single family subdivision, located on
the North side of 14th Street at Palm Avenue, between
Cherry Avenue and Marshall Creek, for F. N. Development.
(PING)
d. Resolution No. 94 -24 entitled "A resolution of the City
Council of the City of Beaumont, California, approving
the transfer of control of the Times Mirror Cable
Television of San Diego County, Inc. ( "Franchisee ") from
The Times Mirror Company to Cox Cable Communications,
Inc."
Agenda Item No.—Lgm-
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STAFF
2. Considered at this time was the approval of contracts and task
orders for implementation of Fiscal Year 1994 -95 Community
Development Block Grant projects. A staff report was
presented. Brent Hardtke, 1451 East 6th Street, Beaumont,
representing Concerned Citizens of Beaumont, asked questions
regarding the bidding process and staff answered his
questions.
Council Member Berg moved to approve the following:
a. Contract No. 94 -51 and Task Order No. 1 with AVP
Consulting for architectural design services,
construction documents and associated construction
support services for renovation of Civic /Community Center
interior office space. The total amount for the work
stated in Task Order No. 1 is $19,700. Any additional
work to be performed under Contract No. 94 -51 will be
defined in task orders and approved by the City Manager
or the City Council, depending upon the amount and nature
of the work, prior to initiation of the work.
b. Contract No. 94 -52 and Task Order No. 1 with Alhambra
Group for provision of master plan, construction
documents and professional services for landscape
development of Rangel Park and landscape and construction
of Orange Avenue sidewalks. The total amount for the
work stated in Task Order No. 1 is $8,250. Any
additional work to be performed under Contract No. 94 -52
will be defined in task orders and approved by the City
Manager or the City Council, depending upon the amount
and nature of the work, prior to initiation of the work.
Second by Council Member Brey and unanimously approved, with
Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and Council Member Russo absent.
3. Considered at this time was the re- introduction of an
ordinance approving RZ -93 -5: A zone change from Planned Unit
Development (PUD) to Specific Plan Area (SPA) for applicant,
Heartland. A brief staff report was presented after which the
Deputy City Clerk read aloud the title of Ordinance No. 748
entitled "An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Beaumont, California, amending the City of Beaumont Zoning Map
with respect to 417.2 acres of land from Planned Unit
Development to SPA (Specific Plan Area). Location: On the
north side of State Route 60, west of Potrero Boulevard and
south of San Timoteo Canyon Road (93- RZ -5).
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: (cont)
3. Re- introduction of an ordinance approving RZ -93 -5: A zone
change from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to Specific Plan
Area (SPA) for applicant, Heartland. (cont)
Council Member Berg moved to waive further reading of
Ordinance No. 748. Second by Council Member Brey and
unanimously approved, with Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and Council
Member Russo absent.
Council Member Berg moved to re- introduce Ordinance No. 748.
Second by Council Member Brey and unanimously approved, with
Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and Council Member Russo absent.
4. Considered at this time was the approval of a contract with
Southern California Gas Company (SCG) for construction by the
Gas Company of a 4,175 foot extension of gas main related to
the Fourth Street Extension project to serve future
development of Rolling Hills Ranch and Heartland, with the
extension to be funded by Community Facilities District 93 -1
and all City administrative costs to be reimbursed by the CFD.
A staff report was presented after which Council Member Berg
moved to approve Contract No. 94 -53 on behalf of Community
Facilities District 93 -1 with Southern California Gas Company
(SCG) for construction by the Gas Company of a 4,175 foot
extension of gas main related to the Fourth Street Extension
project, as recommended by staff, in the amount of $45,090.
Second by Council Member Brey and unanimously approved, with
Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and Council Member Russo absent.
5. Considered at this time was the approval of the conveyance by
the City of approximately 1,575 square feet of property on the
south side of Fourth Street to the Beaumont- Cherry Valley
Water District for installation of telemetry and pressure
reducing stations related to the Fourth Street Extension
project.
A staff report was presented after which Council Member Berg
moved to approve the conveyance (by Deed No. 94 -03) by the
City of approximately 1,575 square feet of property on the
south side of Fourth Street, on behalf of the Community
Facilities District, to the Beaumont - Cherry Valley Water
District for telemetry and pressure reducing stations related
to the Fourth Street Extension project, as recommended by
staff. Second by Council Member Brey and unanimously
approved, with Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and Council Member Russo
absent.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: (coot)
6. Considered at this time was the approval of plans and
specifications and authorization of advertisement forbids for
the Northern Outfall Trunk Sewer project. A staff report was
presented after which Council Member Berg moved to approve
plans and specifications and authorization of advertisement
for bids for the Northern Outfall Trunk Sewer project for bid
opening of November 8, 1994, as recommended by staff. Second
by Council Member Brey and unanimously approved, with Mayor
Pro Tem Parrott and Council Member Russo absent.
7. Considered at this time was the ratification of a Memorandum
of Understanding with the General Employees of the City. A
staff report was presented after which Council Member Berg
moved to ratify as presented a Memorandum of Understanding
with the General Employees of the City by Contract No. 94 -54.
Second by Council Member Brey and unanimously approved, with
Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and Council Member Russo absent.
8. Considered at this time was the ratification of a Memorandum
of Understanding with the City Management and Administrative
Employees as Individuals and adoption of a resolution setting
compensation for the Chief of Police. A staff report was
presented. Brent Hardtke, 1451 East Sixth Street, Beaumont,
asked questions related to the salary of the Chief of Police.
His questions were answered by the Mayor and staff.
Council Member Brey moved to ratify as presented a Memorandum
of Understanding by Contract No. 94 -55 and to adopt Resolution
No. 94 -25 entitled "A resolution of the City Council of the
City of Beaumont, California setting compensation for the
position of Chief of Police." Second by Council Member Berg
and unanimously approved, with Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
Council Member Russo absent.
9. CITY COUNCIL /STAFF REPORTS /APPOINTMENTS:
a. Chief of Police Smith and Police Sgt Acosta, on behalf of
the Beaumont Police Department, were recognized by Mayor
Leja for an award previously presented to the Beaumont
Police Department by the organization "Alternatives to
Domestic Violence" in recognition of the Department's
enforcement of domestic violence laws and the ongoing
cooperation between the Police Department and
Alternatives to Domestic Violence.
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9. CITY COUNCIL /STAFF REPORTS /APPOINTMENTS: (cont)
b. City Manager Keller reported on a Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCO) Task Force meeting on governmental
consolidation, saying that an informal discussion had
been held about the possibility of consolidation of
governmental agencies in the Pass area, particularly
special districts. Mrs. Keller indicated that LAFCO
staff was given instructions to follow up in a variety of
ways and that there will be a follow up meeting of the
Pass governmental agencies in a few months.
10. CLOSED SESSION:
At 6:38 p.m., the City Council meeting was recessed after
which the City Council recessed to a closed session to confer
with legal counsel regarding the following:
A. Consideration of public employee personnel matters
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
B. Existing litigation:
i. Case Name Unspecified: Disclosure would jeopardize
existing settlement negotiations.
The Council meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m. with all council
members present. Mayor Leja announced that no action had been
taken in closed session.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to be considered by the City
Council, Mayor Leja adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:00 p.m.
Prepared by:
Joyce Snider
Deputy City Clerk
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Agenda item No. 101-
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
HELD NOVEMBER 14, 1994
A regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council was called to order
by Mayor Leja at 6:05 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Leja, Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
Council Members Berg, Brey and Russo.
Absent: None.
The invocation was given by Council Member Russo.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Russo.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA:
No adjustments were made to the agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Leja opened the floor to the public. Brent Hardtke, 1451
East Sixth Street, Beaumont, commented on the present number of
uniformed officers in the Police Department and asked how soon the
full complement of 15 police officers would be on hand. After
brief discussion regarding the types of uniformed staff presently
employed, Chief of Police Smith indicated he would be glad to meet
with Mr. Hardtke and review the various staff levels with him.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Council Member Berg moved to approve by one motion the
following items listed on the consent calendar of the agenda.
Second by Council Member Russo and unanimously approved.
a. Approval of minutes for City Council meeting held October
24, 1994. (CLK)
b. Approval of warrant list and payroll. (FIN)
(Brent Hardtke, 1451 East Sixth Street, Beaumont,
referred to warrant numbers 21803 and 21804 reflecting
severance costs on Police Officer Bruce Huizinga, listed
other persons who have left City service this year and
asked for the cost to the City for each City employee who
has left City employment in 1994. Staff was asked to
respond.)
Agenda Item No.L
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (cont)
C. Report of Planning Commission meeting held November 1,
1994.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Considered at this time was the adoption of a resolution
authorizing the City of Beaumont to enter into a cooperative
program with Riverside County and the cities of Banning and
Calimesa to provide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to
citizens of the Pass area.
Presentations were made by Joyce Marshall and Dr. Bradley
Gilbert, the Riverside County Director of Public Health,
outlining the scope of the program to provide ambulance
services to Pass area residents for the best price and
coverage possible. Council Member Berg moved to adopt
Resolution No. 94 -26 authorizing City participation in an
Emergency Medical Services program to provide ambulance
services to Pass residents. Second by Council Member Brey and
unanimously approved.
Considered at this time was the adoption of Ordinance No. 748
approving RZ -93 -5: A zone change from Planned Unit
Development (PUD) to Specific Plan Area (SPA) ; Heartland. The
Deputy City Clerk read aloud the title of Ordinance No. 748
entitled "An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Beaumont approving RZ -93 -5: A zone cbange from Planned Unit
Development (PUD) to Specific Plan Area (SPA); Heartland."
Council Member Russo moved to waive further reading of the
ordinance. Second by Council Member Berg and unanimously
approved. Council Member Russo moved to adopt Ordinance No.
748. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously
approved.
4. Considered at this time was the approval of a contract with
Diehl & Evans for auditing services for Fiscal Year 1993 -94.
Brent Hardtke asked when the FY1993 -94 audit would be
complete. Staff indicated the audit would be initiated in
December and would be ready for submittal to the Council in
February. Staff was asked to go out to bid in January for
completion of the FY1994 -95 audit with a requirement that the
audit be completed within a time certain.
Council Member Berg moved to approve Contract No. 94 -56 with
Diehl & Evans for completion of the City's financial audit for
Fiscal Year 1993 -94. Second by Council Member Brey and
unanimously approved.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: (cont)
5. Considered at this time was a report of expiration of two
Planning Commission terms on December 31, 1994 and the staff
request for authorization to post a notice advertising
vacancies. City Manager Keller noted that two Planning
Commission terms will expire on December 31, 1994 and
requested authorization to post a notice advertising
vacancies. Mayor Pro Tem Parrott moved to authorize staff to
post a notice for 30 days advertising vacancies of Planning
Commission members Francis Prouty and Gregory Barker whose
terms expire December 31, 1994. Second by Council Member
Berg and unanimously approved.
6. CITY COUNCIL /STAFF REPORTS /APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Parrott reported that he attended the
annual conference of the American Public Transit
Association as a delegate from the Riverside Transit
Agency and outlined some of the alternative fuels
demonstrated there. He also reported that he had
attended the League of California Cities Conference held
in Long Beach on October 23 -25 and outlined the various
workshops he attended.
Economic Development Director Dillon and Public Works
Director Moorjani presented a status report on Community
Facilities District 93 -1 and Sewer Revenue Bond
activities.
The City Council adjourned to a meeting of the Beaumont
Redevelopment Agency at 7:03 p.m. The City Council meeting was
reconvened at 7:55 p.m., with all council members present.
6.A. CLOSED SESSION:
6.A.1. Consideration of public employee personnel matters
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
A closed session was held. The Council returned to
open session at 10:00 p.m. with all council members
present. Mayor Leja announced that the Council had
voted unanimously in closed session not to renew
City Manager Keller's contract and that her employ
with the City was terminated, effective
immediately.
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ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to be considered by
the City Council, the meeting was duly adjourned at
10:01 P.M.
Prepared by:
Joyce Snider,
Deputy City Clerk
Agenda Item No. A QL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BEAUMONT CITY COUNCIL
HELD DECEMBER 12, 1994
A regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council was called to order
by Mayor Leja at 6:05 p.m., in the City Council Chambers.
ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Leja, Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and
Council Members Berg, Brey and Russo.
Absent: None.
The invocation was given by Council Member Berg.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Council Member Berg.
ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA:
No adjustments were made to the agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Leja opened the floor to the public. Brent Hardtke, 1451
East Sixth Street, Beaumont, asked when he would receive an answer
to questions asked at November 14, 1994 Council meeting relation to
City employee severance costs for the fiscal year. Interim City
Manager Smith responded that the total was $167, 102.66. Mr.
Hardtke asked for a breakdown and was referred to staff.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Council Member Berg moved to approve by one motion the
following items listed on the consent calendar of the agenda.
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously approved.
a. Approval of minutes for City Council meeting held
November 14 and 16, 1994. (CLK)
b. Approval of warrant list and payroll. (FIN)
C. Adoption of Resolution No. 94 -27 setting forth the
results and accepting the official canvass of the Special
Recall Election held November 8, 1994. (CM)
d. Settlement with Deanna Pillar for total dismissal of all
claims against the City and all named parties. (Pursuant
to Government Code Section 54957.1(3)B.) (CA)
Agenda Item No. 9'a.
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CONSENT CALENDAR: (coat)
d. Brent Hardtke, 1451 East Sixth Street, Beaumont, asked
for details of settlement. City Attorney Aklufi was
asked to meet with Mr. Hardtke after the Council meeting.
e. Approval of fire protection Contract No. 94 -57 with the
Riverside County Fire Department for fiscal year 1994 -95.
(CM)
f. Renewal of Contract No. 94 -58 with the Beaumont Unified
School District for provision of crossing guard agreement
to Beaumont schools. (PD)
g. Adoption of Resolution No. 94 -28 authorizing certain City
officials to order the deposit or withdrawal of monies in
the local agency investment fund. (FIN)
h. Adoption of Resolution No. 94 -29 providing the method of
drawing warrants or checks on the City Treasury. (FIN)
i. Adoption of Resolution No. 94 -30 providing the method of
drawing warrants or checks on accounts of Assessment
District 1983 -1. (FIN)
j. Authorization for monthly publication of a City
Newsletter for economic development and public
information purposes. (Related Item No. 9a on
Redevelopment Agency agenda.)
PUBLIC HEARING:
2. Considered at this time was a public hearing for the purpose
of adopting by resolution the Beaumont Nondisposal Facility
Element and the Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) .
A staff report was presented by Planning Director Egger who
outlined the need for the adoption of these elements: 1) That
California Public Resources Code, Section 41730 et.seq,
required every California city and county to prepare and adopt
a Nondisposal Facility Element (NFDE) and a Source Reduction
and Recycling Element (SRRE), identifying all existing,
expansion of existing, and proposed nondisposal facilities
which will be needed to implement local Source Reduction and
Recycling Elements, and 2) That the Estern Riverside Council
of Governments has prepared the NDFE for the City of Beaumont.
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PUBLIC HEARING: (COnt)
2. Nondisposal Facility Element (cont)
Mayor Leja opened the public hearing at 6:12 p.m. and opened
the floor to the public. No one came forward. Mayor Leja
closed the hearing at 6:13 p.m. Council Member Berg moved to
adopt Resolution No. 94 -31 adopting the Beaumont Nondisposal
Facility Element (NFDE) and the Source Reduction and Recycling
Element. Second by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously
approved.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
3. Considered at this time was the approval of a contract with
Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP) for development and
implementation of the Inland Empire Marketing Program. A
staff report was presented by Economic Development Director
who indicated that the program is being initiated for the
purpose of implementing a regional marketing plan.
Inland Empire Economic Partnership Interim President John E.
Husing said that San Bernardino and Riverside Counties have a
forty -eight billion dollar economy and that the purpose of the
program is to facilitate stimulate the Inland Empire economy
through the ingress of industry and commerce. He said this
would be done through the provision of information related to
each community which would match the needs of industry,
commerce, filming, tourism, etc who seek to move into
economically viable areas.
Mr. Husing indicated that the program would cost the counties
and cities approximately $200,000, of which the share of the
City of Beaumont would be $1,263. He said in order for the
program to be economically viable for IEEP, it will be
necessary to enter into contracts with 85% of the cities of
Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Council Member Berg
moved to approve Contract No. 94 -59 with Inland Empire
Economic Partnership (IEEP) for development and implementation
of the Inland Empire Marketing Program, at a total annual cost
of $1,263, contingent on IEEP obtaining contracts with 85% of
the cities in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Second
by Mayor Pro Tem Parrott and unanimously approved.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: (cont)
4. Considered at this time was the approval of the Master Plan
and Phase I Improvement Plans and Specifications for Rangel
Park improvements and authorization to solicit bids. A staff
report was presented during which it was clarified that the
project would be completed with the use of Community
Development Block Grant funds and City administrative costs
will be recovered.
A presentation was made by project architect Vincent Didonato,
and issues related to the various park improvements were
discussed. Council Member Berg moved to approve the Master
Plan and Phase I Improvement Plans and Specifications for
Rangel Park improvements and authorization to solicit bids,
with the addition of restroom retrofit and security lighting
at a later date. Second by Council Member Russo and approved
with Council Member Brey voting no.
5. Considered at this time was the adoption of a resolution
making findings and determinations as to the benefit of
undertaking certain blight elimination activities for the
Beaumont Redevelopment Project Area. A staff report was
presented by Planning Director Egger who indicated that the
proposed blight elimination activities would assist code
enforcement activities in the City through establishment of a
revolving fund to be used to clean up problem properties and
placing property tax liens on those properties. He said the
program would include activities such as the removal of trash
and debris and dilapidated structures and elimination of
visually blighting conditions.
Council Member Brey moved to adopt Resolution No. 94 -32 making
findings and determinations as to the benefit of undertaking
certain blight elimination activities. Second by Council
Member Russo and unanimously approved.
6. Considered at this time was the introduction of an ordinance
establishing and amending certain limitations with respect to
the Redevelopment Plan for the Beaumont Redevelopment Project.
A staff report was presented by Planning Director Egger who
indicated the ordinance provides for the following: That,
except for nondiscrimination and non - segregation provisions
which shall run in perpetuity, provisions of the Plan shall be
effective, and the provisions of other documents formulated
pursuant to this Plan may be made effective for forty (40)
years from the effective date of adoption of the Plan.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: (cont)
6. Introduction of an ordinance establishing and amending certain
limitations with respect to the Redevelopment Plan for the
Beaumont Redevelopment Project. (cont)
The time limit on establishing loans, advances, and
indebtedness in the last paragraph of Section 702 of the
Redevelopment Plan is amended to read: "Twenty (20) years
from the date of adoption of the ordinance approving and
adopting this Redevelopment Plan." A new paragraph is added
providing that the Agency shall not pay indebtedness or
receive property taxes pursuant to Section 33670 after ten
years from the termination of the effective date of the
Redevelopment Plan.
The Deputy City Clerk read aloud the title of Ordinance No.
749, entitled "An ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Beaumont, California, establishing and amending certain
limitations with respect to the Redevelopment Plan for the
Beaumont Redevelopment Project." Council Member Berg moved to
waive further reading of the ordinance. Second by Council
Member Russo and unanimously approved. Council Member Berg
moved to introduce Ordinance No. 749. Second by Mayor Pro Tem
Parrott and unanimously approved.
7. CITY COUNCIL /STAFF REPORTS /APPOINTMENTS:
Plannning Director Egger presented a report of a Planning
Commission meeting held December 6, 1994, indicating that a
plot plan and a negative declaration had been approved subject
to certain conditions, and a sign permit continued to the
meeting to be held January 3, 1995, for McDonald's restaurant
which will be located at Beaumont Avenue and Fifth Street. He
also reported that the Commission had approved parcel maps for
Lockheed and Loma Linda University, with certain conditions.
At 7:15 p.m., by order of Mayor Leja, the City Council recessed to
a meeting of the Beaumont Redevelopment Agency. The City Council
meeting was reconvened at 7:35 p.m. and after a brief recess, the
City Council recessed to closed session.
a. CLOSED SESSION:
A closed session was held on litigation cases Snediker vs the
City and Dulmage vs the City. The Council returned to open
session at 8:31 p.m. with all council members present. Mayor
Leja announced that the Council had taken no action in closed
session.
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There being no further business to be considered by the City
Council, the meeting was duly adjourned by Mayor Leja at 8:31 p.m.