CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
AGENDA

Beaumont Financing Authority
Beaumont Successor Agency (formerly RDA)
Beaumont Utility Authority
Beaumont Parking Authority
Beaumont Public Improvement Authority
Community Facilities Districts: 93-1, 2016-1, 2016-2, 2016-3, 2016-4 and 2019-1

Tuesday, February 06, 2024

Closed Session: 5:00 PM Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM

550 E. Sixth Street, Beaumont, CA

Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packets are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office at 550 E. 6th Street during normal business hours.

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CLOSED SESSION

A.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Fenn, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Council Member Voigt, Council Member White, Council Member Martinez

B.

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION

B.1

Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) 2 and/or 3

 Regarding November 15, 2023 Claim by Jordan Bevely

B.2

Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

Property:  APN’s 422-170-008, 422-060-016, 017, 018 and a portion of 422-170-005
Agency Negotiator:  City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs or her designee.  
Negotiating Parties:  City of Beaumont as potential purchaser and JRT BP 1, LLC as potential seller.  
Under Negotiation:  Price and terms.

B.3

Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Pending Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)

One Case: Beaumont v PB 240, LLC; DTOUR Production, Inc.; Shanna Bottoni- Olive; Jamari Olive 
(Case No: CVRI 2305764)

B.4

Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

Agency designated representatives: Mayor Fenn and Councilmember Jessica Voigt. Unrepresented Employee: City Manager

C.

ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION

REGULAR SESSION

D.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Fenn, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Council Member Voigt, Council Member White, Council Member Martinez

Report out from Closed Session
Action on any Closed Session Items
Action of any Requests for Excused Absence
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Adjustments to the Agenda
Conflict of Interest Disclosure

E.

ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE

F.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)

Any one person may address the City Council on any matter not on this agenda. If you wish to speak, please fill out a “Public Comment Form” provided at the back table and give it to the City Clerk. There is a three (3) minute time limit on public comments. There will be no sharing or passing of time to another person. State Law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking actions brought up by your comments.

G.

CONSENT CALENDAR

Items on the consent calendar are taken as one action item unless an item is pulled for further discussion here or at the end of action items. Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.

G.1

Ratification of Warrants

• Recommended Action:

  Ratify Warrants dated: 
  January 11, 2024
  January 18, 2024

G.2

Approval of Minutes

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Minutes dated January 16, 2024.

G.3

First Amendment to Ramona Humane Society Sheltering Services Agreement

Consideration of the first amendment to Ramona Humane Society Sheltering Services Agreement and scope of services.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Amended Agreement with Ramona Humane Society as presented.

G.4

Performance Bond Exoneration

Performance and Payment bond exoneration for sewer improvements associated with Tract Map No.18132, storm drain improvements associated with Tract No. 31462, sewer improvements associated with Tract No. 37426, and survey monuments associated with Tract Map No. 32775

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize City staff to issue a Bond Exoneration Letter for Performance and Payment Bonds and Accept Maintenance Security for (Project / Bond Number / Improvement / Maintenance Bond Number):

  • Curry’s Mobile Home Park / 72482534 / Sewer / Cash
  • Tract Map No. 31462 / 1001124446 / Storm Drain / 1001191180
  • Tract Map No. 37426 / 0216989 / Sewer / 0216989-M
  • Tract Map No. 32775 / 108505 / Monumentation

G.5

Offer of Dedication for Public Street and Public Utilities

A Resolution of the City of Beaumont authorizing the Mayor to accept the Offer of Dedication for Elm Avenue for public street and public utility purposes.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of The City of Beaumont Authorizing the Mayor to Accept the Offer of Dedication for Elm Avenue for Public Street and Public Utility Purposes”;
  Approve the Certificate of Acceptance, and
  Record the Offer of Dedication documents with the Riverside County Clerk Recorder’s Office.

G.6

Offer of Dedication for Public Road and Public Utilities

A Resolution of the City of Beaumont authorizing the Mayor to accept the Offer of Dedication for Desert Lawn Drive for public road and public utility purposes.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of The City of Beaumont Authorizing the Mayor to Accept the Offer of Dedication for Desert Lawn Drive for Public Road and Public Utility Purposes”;
  Approve the Certificate of Acceptance; and
  Record the Offer of Dedication documents with the Riverside County Clerk Recorder’s Office.

G.7

Intent to Vacate Desert Lawn Drive, South of Oak Valley Parkway

A Resolution of the City of Beaumont declaring its intention to vacate Desert Lawn Drive, south of Oak Valley Parkway.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of The City of Beaumont Declaring its Intention to Vacate Desert Lawn Drive, South of Oak Valley Parkway”.

G.8

Second Reading of Amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 13.21 Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance

Second reading of an ordinance for the periodic review and recommended changes to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 13.21 Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization for the purposes of streamlining processes and consistency with state law.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the second full reading and adopt by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont California Amending Chapter 13.21 Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization of the Beaumont Municipal Code”.

G.9

Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Beaumont Municipal Code Title of Chapter 12.16, Adding Chapter 12.18 and Amending Chapter 17.04

Undergrounding of Existing Overhead Utilities.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the second full reading and adopt by title only “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California Amending the Title Of Chapter 12.16, Adding Chapter 12.18 and Amending Chapter 17.04 of the City Of Beaumont Municipal Code Concerning Requirements for Undergrounding of Existing Overhead Utilities Applicable to Discretionary Approvals Related to Land Use and Development”.

G.10

FY2023-2024 2nd Quarter Cash and Investment Report

Receive and file the 2nd quarter cash and investment report.

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file report.

G.11

FY2023-2024 2nd Quarter City Manager Purchases and Contract Awards

Quarterly report pursuant to Beaumont Municipal Code Sections 3.01.030(B), and 3.01.050(B).

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file report.

G.12

Merchant Services Agreement

Agreement with Open Edge Payments, LLC for a term of 3 years.

• Recommended Action:

  Review and approve the Merchant Services Agreement accepting the 3-year proposal agreement with Open Edge Payments, LLC and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.

G.13

Adoption of the City of Beaumont 2024 Legislative Platform

Annual review and adoption of the City’s legislative platform and policies.

• Recommended Action:

  Hold discussion and approve the City’s 2024 Legislative Platform.

H.

YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT

Beaumont Youth Council Report Out and City Council Direction

I.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.

I.1

Public Hearing and Consideration of Amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 5.64 Peddlers and Chapter 5.66 Sidewalk Vending

Proposed amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 5.64 Peddlers and Chapter 5.66 Sidewalk Vending to ensure public health, safety and welfare.

• Recommended Action:

  Hold a Public Hearing; and

  Waive the first full reading and approve by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont California Amending Chapter 5.64 Peddlers of the Beaumont Municipal Code”; and

  Waive the first full reading and approve by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont California Amending Chapter 5.66 Sidewalk Vending of the Beaumont Municipal Code”.

I.2

Public Hearing of Purchase and Sale Agreement for the property located at 105 W. Sixth Street

Consideration of a purchase and sale agreement by and between David and Emeline Schuelke (Seller) and the City of Beaumont (buyer) for the property located at 105 W. Sixth Street.

• Recommended Action:

  Hold a Public Hearing;

  Waive the full reading and approve by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Approving the Acquisition of Real Property”; and

  Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the City of Beaumont and David and Emeline Schuelke.

J.

ACTION ITEMS

Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.

J.1

Discussion and Direction on Establishing a Downtown Market Night

Discussion and direction on adopting a policy establishing rules and regulations for a market night.

• Recommended Action:

  Hold discussion and provide direction to staff on establishing a market night and adopting a market night rules and regulations policy.

J.2

Grease Trap Incentive Program Request by Beaumont Cherry Valley Recreation and Parks District (BCVRPD) for the Noble Creek Park Snack Bar

A request to allow the Noble Creek Park snack bar to participate in the Grease Trap Incentive Program.

• Recommended Action:

  Allow Beaumont Cherry Valley Recreation and Parks District to participate in the Grease Trap Incentive Program for installation of the required, eligible equipment in the snack bar at Noble Creek Park.

J.3

Adoption of Amendments to the Policy on Land Use and Sensitive Receptors (PLUS)

Adoption of amendments to the PLUS, formalizing the Community Benefit Fee and updating requirements in the Siting and Design, Operations and Construction Phase sections.

• Recommended Action:

  Adopt the updated Policy on Land Use and Sensitive Receptors (PLUS) as presented

J.4

FY2023-2024 Mid-Year Budget Report

Review mid-year budget status.

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file report.

K.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION

L.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

Economic Development Committee Report Out and City Council Direction

M.

CITY TREASURER REPORT

Finance and Audit Committee Report Out and City Council Direction

N.

CITY CLERK REPORT

O.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT

P.

CITY MANAGER REPORT

Q.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

• Assessment for the need for additional community center(s) (Future)
• Annexation Agreement with the County (Future)
• Level of Service Standards for Traffic Levels (March)

R.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Martinez
White
Voigt
Lara
Fenn

S.

ADJOURNMENT

The next regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council, Beaumont Financing Authority, the Beaumont Successor Agency (formerly RDA), the Beaumont Utility Authority, the Beaumont Parking Authority and the Beaumont Public Improvement Agency is scheduled for Tuesday February 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.