CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
AGENDA

Tuesday, April 04, 2023

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

550 E. Sixth Street, Beaumont, CA

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CLOSED SESSION

A.

CALL TO ORDER

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 re Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(4)

One Potential Case. 

B.2

Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.

Property Description: Address: 252 W. Fourth Street. Agency Negotiator:  City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs or her designee. Negotiating Parties: City of Beaumont as potential lessee and Fourth Street Industrial Park as potential lessor. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms. 

B.3

Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Manager

B.4

Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

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

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

One Legacy Donation Month Proclamation

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: 

  March 20, 2023
  March 24, 2023

G.2

Approval of Minutes

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Minutes dated March 21, 2023.

G.3

Authorize Changes to Wastewater Department Position Allocation

The Wastewater Department seeks to replace a Wastewater Plant Operator II position with a Wastewater Plant Operator III position.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the elimination of one Wastewater Plant Operator II (WWPII).

  Approve the addition of one Wastewater Plant Operator III (WWPIII).

G.4

Second Reading of Proposed Amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapters 13.08.110 and 13.09

Recommended changes to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 13.08.110 Maintenance of Sewer Laterals and Chapter 13.09 Fats, Oils and Grease (F.O.G.) Management in Food Service Establishments to implement the F.O.G. program and Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP).

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the second full readings and approve by titles only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Amending Chapter 13.08.110 Concerning Maintenance of Sewer Laterals of the City of Beaumont Municipal Code.”; and

  “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California Amending Chapter 13.09 Concerning Regulating Fats, Oils and Grease (F.O.G.) of the City of Beaumont Municipal Code.”

G.5

Accept Public Improvements and Exonerate Maintenance Bond for Tract No. 37298-1 and Parcel Map No. 36426

Maintenance Bond Exoneration for street improvements associated with Tract Map No. 37298-1 and sewer improvements associated with Parcel Map No. 36426.

• Recommended Action:

  Accept the public improvements, authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Acceptance, and authorize staff to issue a bond exoneration letter for maintenance bonds for (Project / Bond Number / Improvement):

  • Tract Map No. 37298-1 / CMS331828-M / Street
  • Parcel Map No. 36426 / 107506777 / Sewer

G.6

Set Time, Date and Place for a Special Workshop

Set the time, date and place for a special workshop to discuss the wastewater sewer rate study.

• Recommended Action:

  Hold a special workshop on April 10, 2023, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

G.7

National Opioid Settlements – Second Round

Resolution to authorize the City to enter into the participation and allocation agreements for the National Opioid Settlements.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Authorizing the City to Enter into the Settlement Agreements with CVS, Allergan, Teva, Walmart, and Walgreens, Agree to the Terms of the Related State-Subdivision Agreements, and Authorize Entry into the Related State-Subdivision Agreements with the Attorney General.”

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 to Consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.01 of the Beaumont Municipal Code – Specific Provisions for Bidding, Contracting and Purchases

Adoption of an ordinance amending Beaumont Code Chapter 3.01.

• Recommended Action:

  Hold a Public Hearing; and

  Waive the full reading and approve the first reading by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Amending Chapter 3.01 to the City of Beaumont Municipal Code.”

J.

ACTION ITEMS

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

J.1

Formation of CFD No. 2023-1 (Fairway Canyon)

Adopt by resolution the City of Beaumont’s intent to establish City of Beaumont Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Fairway Canyon) and improvements therein, and to declare intention to incur bond indebtedness within each improvement area.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full reading and adopt by titles only, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Declaring its Intention to Establish City of Beaumont Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Fairway Canyon) and Improvement Areas Therein, to Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax to Pay the Cost of Acquiring or Constructing Certain Public Facilities and Providing Certain Public Services, and Paying for Certain Incidental Expenses and to Pay Debt Service on Bonded Indebtedness" and;

  Adopt, "Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, to Incur Bonded Indebtedness within Each of Proposed Improvement Areas Nos. 1 and 2 of Proposed City of Beaumont Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Fairway Canyon).”

J.2

Approval of Fuel Source Technology for the City of Beaumont Transit Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan

Review information for discussion and select a Fuel Source Technology to proceed with the Zero-Emission Bus Rollout and Implementation Plans.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the mixed-fleet fuel source technology as the recommended technology in the development of the City of Beaumont Transit Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan.

J.3

Economic Development Committee Appointment

Consider applicants for the vacant Business Community Member position on the Economic Development Committee.

• Recommended Action:

  Upon completion of applicant interviews, Council Members may nominate applicants to be appointed to the committee. Once all nominations are received, a vote will be taken for each nomination beginning with the first applicant nominated.

J.4

Update on Stewart Park Improvement Project – Capital Improvement Project P-10

Provide an update on the status of the Stewart Park Improvement Project. Strategic Plan Level 3, Target 5, Goal 6

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file the presentation. Discuss and give direction to staff.

J.5

Consideration of Approval of the 2023 Fourth of July Entertainment, Production and Stage Rental Agreement with Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group and Fireworks Display with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc.

Approve purchase orders and execute Professional Services Agreements with Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group and Pyro Spectaculars, Inc.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Service Agreement with Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group; and

  Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $55,000 issued to Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group.

  Authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Service Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc.; and

  Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $30,000 issued to Pyro Spectaculars, Inc.

J.6

Approve a Purchase Order and Professional Services Agreement with Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group for a Concert in the Park in an Amount Not to Exceed $55,000

Approve a purchase order and professional services agreement for one summer concert to take place on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Service Agreement with Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group; and

  Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $55,000 issued to Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group.

J.7

Approve a Purchase Order and Professional Services Agreement with Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group for a Concert in the Park in an Amount Not to Exceed $110,000

Approve a purchase order and professional services agreement for a summer concert series to include two concerts taking place on Wednesday, July 12 and Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Service Agreement with Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group; and

  Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $110,000 issued to Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group.

J.8

Surplus Frisbee Golf - Parks District Donation

The surplus and donation of current frisbee golf equipment at Nicklaus Park.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the disposal and donation of identified City surplus property.

J.9

Direction to City Staff on Proposed Amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code Section 17.07 - Signs

Review of Code Section 17.07 – Signs for compliance with recent case law.

• Recommended Action:

  Direction to staff on proposed changes to Municipal Code Section 17.07-Signs.

J.10

Discussion and Consideration of Requested Resolution Opposing Initiative 21-0042A1

Initiative 21-0042A1: A State ballot measure which would restrict voter input and local taxing authority.

• Recommended Action:

K.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION

K.1

AB 742

Bill Text - AB 742

K.2

AB 1708

Bill Text - AB 1708

K.3

AB 796

Bill Text - AB 796

K.4

AB 804

Bill Text- AB 804

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

Discussion on Sending the City Treasurer to Washington, D.C. with City Council as Part of the Delegation Team

Discuss adding the City Treasurer to the Washington, D.C. delegation team.

• Recommended Action:

  Discuss and provide direction to staff.

N.

CITY CLERK REPORT

O.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT

P.

CITY MANAGER REPORT

P.1

Parks Update

P.2

Clean Up Event Recap

Q.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

• Resource for residents to contact local businesses
• City staff first aid and safety discussion
• Truck routes
• Cherry Festival Sub-committee/AdHoc
• Short-term rentals

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 April 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.