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, November 21, 2023

Closed Session: 4:30 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 Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem Fenn, Council Member Lara, Council Member Voigt, Council Member White

B.

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION

B.1

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

One Claim: (i) Kristen Fernley.

B.2

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

Dennis Baker v. City of Beaumont, et. al. Riv. Co. Sup. Ct. Case No. CVRI2304687.

B.3

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

Scott Joseph Faulkner v. Alan Heidrech, U.S. Dist. Ct., Central Dist., Case. No. 5:23-cv-01784-ODW(JDE).

B.4

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

City of San Diego, et al. ex. rel Blackbird Special Project, LLP v. Invitation Homes, Inc., Case No. 22-CV-00260 (Southern District of California).

B.5

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

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

B.6

Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)

One potential case.

B.7

Conference with Labor Negotiators - Pursuant to Code Section 54956

City Designated Representatives City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs and Administrative Services Director Kari Mendoza. Employee Organizations: 
SEIU

C.

ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION

REGULAR SESSION

D.

CALL TO ORDER

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

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

E.

ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE

E.1

Beaumont Police Explorer Post Recognition

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: 
  October 23, 2023
  October 26, 2023
  November 2, 2023
  November 9, 2023

G.2

Approval of Minutes

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Minutes dated November 7, 2023.

G.3

Traffic Signals at Pennsylvania Avenue and First Street – Capital Improvement Project 2017-009

Increase the construction contingency for the Pennsylvania Avenue Widening Project to include the $430,000 that was authorized by City Council on 2023 for the addition of traffic signals at Pennsylvania Avenue and First Street.

• Recommended Action:

  Increase the construction contingency for the Pennsylvania Avenue Widening Project to $1,177,000; and authorize the City Manager to sign change orders up to $1,177,000.

G.4

Offer of Dedication for First Street and Pennsylvania Avenue

A Resolution of the City of Beaumont Authorizing the Mayor to Accept the Offer of Dedication for the N/W Corner of First Street and Pennsylvania Avenue for Public Street and Highway Purposes.

• 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 the N/W Corner of First Street and Pennsylvania Avenue for Public Street and Highway Purposes;” Approve the Certificate of Acceptance; and record the Offer of Dedication documents with the Riverside County Clerk Recorder’s Office.

G.5

Performance Bond Exoneration

Performance bond exoneration for force main improvements associated with Tract Map No. 27971, sewer improvements associated with Tract Map No. 27971-7, and offsite improvements associated with Parcel Map No. 37938.

• Recommended Action:

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

  • Tract Map No. 27971/ 1001053559 / Force Main / 1001053559-M
  • Tract Map No. 27971-7/ 1154352 / Sewer / LICX1978526
  • Parcel Map No. 37938/ LICX1203090 / Offsite / 5326004

G.6

The Purchase of a New 12-Yard Dump Truck

Pre-approval for the purchase of dump truck within Fiscal Year 2023-24.

• Recommended Action:

  Provide pre-approval for the purchase of a new 12-yard dump truck in an amount not to exceed $250,000.

G.7

Approval of Trustee Requisition 075 for Use of Bond Proceeds to Reimburse the City of Beaumont for the Fire Station No. 106 Project in the Amount of $39,644.27

Requisition 075 to send to Trustee for disbursement of bond proceeds to the City of Beaumont for Capital Improvement Project 2017-028.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the City Manager to sign Requisition 075 to send to Trustee for disbursement of bond proceeds to the City of Beaumont.

G.8

Approval of Trustee Requisition 076 for Use of Bond Proceeds to Reimburse the City of Beaumont for the Fire Station No. 106 Project in the Amount of $486,235.95

Requisition 076 to send to Trustee for disbursement of bond proceeds to the City of Beaumont for Capital Improvement Project 2017-028.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the City Manager to sign Requisition 076 to send to Trustee for disbursement of bond proceeds to the City of Beaumont.

G.9

Second Reading to Amend Sections 2.08.100 and 2.08.150 of the Beaumont Municipal Code Pertaining to Compensation of the City Council, City Treasurer and City Clerk Following the Adoption of Senate Bill 329

Staff was directed by City Council on October 3, 2023, to prepare a draft ordinance amending the salaries of members of the City Council, the City Treasurer and the City Clerk aligning with Senate Bill 329 and applicable law.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full second reading and adopt by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Amending Title 2, Chapter 2.08, Section 2.08.100 – ‘City Council—Salaries’ and Section 2.08.150 – ‘City Treasurer and City Clerk—Salaries’ of the Beaumont Municipal Code”.

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 5.66 Sidewalk Vending

Proposed amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code 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 Amending Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 5.66 Sidewalk Vending”.

J.

ACTION ITEMS

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

J.1

Stewart Park Improvement Project Update

Provide an update on the status of the Stewart Park Improvement Project. Target 5 – Quality of Life/Well Being Goal 6-Complete Stewart Park Improvement Project – Priority Level 3.

• Recommended Action:

  Provide direction to staff on how to proceed with phasing; and,

  Provide direction to staff on timing of funding.

J.2

Award of a Professional Services Agreement to Lisa Wise Consulting for Update of the City’s Zoning Code – Capital Improvement Project (CIP) CD-04

Priority #3, Target #3-Economic Development/Downtown, Goal #6 Revisit the City’s Municipal Codes and Zoning

• Recommended Action:

  Award a Professional Services Agreement for the City’s Zoning Code Update to Lisa Wise Consulting in an amount not to exceed $368,080.

J.3

Discussion and Direction on a Proposed Downtown Events Funding Policy

Adopt an objective process for evaluating requests for funding support for events in the downtown. Strategic Plan Target #5 – Quality of Life/Well-Being, Priority Level 2, Goal #5 Increase community events, arts and culture.

• Recommended Action:

  Hold discussion and adopt the Downtown Events Funding Policy.

J.4

Funding Agreement and Resolution Approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement – 516 California Avenue

Consideration of a Funding Agreement with Riverside County and a Resolution Approving a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the property located at 516 California Avenue (APN 418-091-012).

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Funding Agreement with Riverside County,

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

  Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the City of Beaumont and PRROPERTIES LLC. and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.

J.5

Update on the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade at Beaumont Ave and First Street

Update on the Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade at Beaumont Ave and First Street, CIP R-13 (Project).

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file.

J.6

Request for Proposal (RFP) Sub-Committee

Discussion and direction of RFP Sub-Committee assigned to the Financial and Audit Committee.

• Recommended Action:

  Discuss and give direction to staff.

J.7

Traffic Relief Plan Workshop

Set date and time for a presentation from Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) staff on the draft Traffic Relief Plan.

• Recommended Action:

  Set Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 5:00pm as the Traffic Relief Plan workshop.

J.8

Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of October 2023

• Recommended Action:

  Approve invoices in the amount of $118,247.77.

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

M.1

Monthly Treasurer Reports

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 (December)
• Marketing of Downtown Renovation on Billboards (January)
• Level of Service Standards for Traffic Levels (January)
• Standards for Underground Utility Requirements (December)

R.

COUNCIL REPORTS

White
Voigt
Lara
Fenn
Martinez

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 December 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.