CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
AGENDA

Tuesday, September 05, 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 Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8.

Property:  514-516 N. California Avenue (APN’s 418-091-012).  
Agency Negotiator:  City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs or her designee.  
Negotiating Parties:  City of Beaumont as potential purchaser and PRRO (Mr. Daniel) as potential seller.  
Under Negotiation:  Price and terms.

B.2

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

Property:  105 W. 6th Street  (APN 417-064-001). 
Agency Negotiator:  City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs or her designee.  
Negotiating Parties:  City of Beaumont as potential purchaser and David & Emeline Schuelke as potential seller.  
Under Negotiation:  Price and terms.

B.3

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

City of Beaumont v. Urban Logic, Torcal LLC, et. al. Riv. Co. Sup. Ct. Case No. RIC1707201 c/w RIC 1712042.

B.4

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

One Claim: (i) Nessa Morales (Discussion to include, without limitation, Application for Permission to File a Late Claim)

B.5

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

(One potential case).

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

Introduction of K-9 Mando

E.2

Introduction of City Public Information Officer

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: 

  August 10, 2023
  August 18, 2023
  August 28, 2023

G.2

Approval of Minutes

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Minutes dated August 15, 2023.

G.3

Downtown Grease Trap Improvement Program – Funding Agreement – 704 E. Sixth Street

Consideration of a Funding Agreement for installation of a grease interceptor at the property located at 704 E. Sixth Street.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Funding Agreement with Raul Naranjo for Grease Trap Improvements for the property located at 704 E. Sixth Street.

G.4

Downtown Façade Improvement Program – Funding Agreement – 960 Beaumont Avenue

Consideration of a Funding Agreement for Façade Improvements at the property located at 960 Beaumont Avenue.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Funding Agreement with Dave Corey for Façade Improvements for the property located at 960 Beaumont Avenue.

G.5

Downtown Business Incentive Program – Fire Sprinklers

Consideration of a New Downtown Business Incentive Program.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the New Downtown Business Incentive Program as presented.

G.6

Canine As Needed Inspection Services Agreement for the 2023/2024 School Year

Approve a service agreement with Beaumont Unified School District to conduct police canine inspections.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement with the Beaumont Unified School District for as needed police canine inspection services.

G.7

Second Reading of an Ordinance Rescinding Ordinance No. 1091 and Amending Chapter 3.39 of the Beaumont Municipal Code – Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program

Amendment of Chapter 3.39, Section 060 “Procedures for the Levy, Collection and Disposition of Fees,” to authorize TUMF fees to be collected directly by WRCOG from the developers from the effective date of this ordinance forward.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full second reading and adopt by title only, “An Ordinance of the City of Beaumont, California Amending Section 060 Beaumont Municipal Code Section 3.39 To Include a Process Whereby the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Shall Calculate and Collect Fees Under the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program Directly”

G.8

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of Police to Sign a Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement

Agreement that Will Allow the City to Receive Federally Forfeited Assets from Adjudicated Cases, Pursuant to the Federal Equitable Sharing Program.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of Police to Execute a Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement.”

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 a Proposed Ordinance Temporarily Suspending Off-Street Parking Requirements for Existing Non-residential Structures in the Downtown District

A request by the Planning and Economic Development Departments to establish an ordinance temporarily suspending off-street parking requirements for existing, non-residential structures in the Downtown District as defined by the Downtown District’s map boundaries. The proposed ordinance would be in effect for a period not to exceed eighteen (18) months.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the first full reading and approve by title only “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Temporarily Suspending Parking Requirements for Existing, Non-residential Structures in the Downtown District for a Period not to Exceed Eighteen (18) Months.”

I.2

Public Hearing and Consideration of Proposed Amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 17.08 “Nonconforming Uses”

Public hearing and consideration of proposed amendments to Nonconforming Uses Chapter 17.08 of the Beaumont Municipal Code.

• Recommended Action:

  Hold a Public Hearing; and

  Waive the first full reading and adopt by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Amending Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 17.08 “Nonconforming Uses”.

I.3

Code Amendment to Several Sections within Chapter 17 of the Beaumont Municipal Code to Establish Objective Design Standards

Presentation of the Public Hearing Draft of the Objective Design Standards and Ordinance Amendment to modify amend Chapter 17.03.060 “Residential, Single-Family Zone”, Chapter 17.06.065 “Residential, Traditional Neighborhood”, Chapter 17.09.040 “Downtown Mixed Use Zone”, Chapter 17.19.060 “Sixth Street Mixed Use Zone”, and Chapter 17.19.070 “Sixth Street Mixed Use Residential Zone” to establish Objective Design Standards in the Beaumont Municipal Code.

• Recommended Action:

  Continue the Code Amendments to Chapter 17 of the Beaumont Municipal Code to Establish Objective Design Standards to the September 19, 2023, City Council meeting without discussion.

J.

ACTION ITEMS

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

J.1

Discussion and Direction to Staff on Proposed Amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code Section 17.07 – Signs and Section 8.50 Outdoor Lighting

Review of Beaumont Municipal Code Section 17.07 – Signs for compliance with recent case law pertaining to non-commercial signage and other proposed changes.

• Recommended Action:

  Hold a discussion and provide direction to staff on proposed changes to Municipal Code Section 17.07-Signs.

J.2

Establish an Account with California Cooperative Liquid Asset Securities System (California Class) a Joint Powers Authority Investment Pool

Authorize the City Manager to establish an account with California Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System (California CLASS) a joint power authority investment pool as a complement to LAIF for excess liquidity funds investment.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the City Manager to establish an account with California Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System (California CLASS) a Joint Powers Authority Investment Pool.

J.3

Authorize City Manager to Proceed with the Execution and Delivery of Agreement of Replacement, Appointment and Acceptance for the Purpose of Transferring Bond Trustee Powers from Wilmington Trust, National Association to Zions Bank Corporate Trust

This item will allow the City Manager to proceed with the process for removal, appointment and acceptance of the current Trustee, Wilmington Trust, National Association to Zions Bank Corporate Trust.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize City Manager to proceed with execution and delivery of agreement of replacement, appointment, and acceptance for the purpose of transferring bond trustee powers from Wilmington Trust, National Association to Zions Bank Corporate Trust.

J.4

Award a Professional Services Agreement with Renne Public Law Group for State Lobbying Services and Grant Writing Assistance in an Amount Not to Exceed $113,000 Annually for an Initial Term of Five Years

Strategic Plan Target #4 (Finances/Resources) Priority Level 1 Goal #1

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Renne Public Law Group for State lobbying services and grant writing assistance in an amount not to exceed $113,000 annually for an initial term of five years

J.5

Award a Public Works Agreement to Vance Corporation for Construction of Citywide Street Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $4,857,405 – Capital Improvement Project R-24

Citywide Street Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project (CIP R-24).

• Recommended Action:

  Waive all minor bid irregularities and award a Public Works Agreement to Vance Corporation for construction of Citywide Street Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project (CIP R-24) in an amount not to exceed $4,857,405; and authorize the City Manager to sign change orders up to an additional $971,481 for a total construction amount of $5,828,886.

J.6

Baseline Agreement for Potrero Boulevard Interchange Phase II Project

Baseline Agreement (Agreement) for the State Route 60 (SR-60)/Potrero Boulevard Interchange Phase II Project(Project) between California Transportation Commission (CTC), the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the City of Beaumont.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Baseline Agreement for the State Route 60 (SR-60)/Potrero Boulevard Interchange Phase II Project between California Transportation Commission, the California Department of Transportation, and the City of Beaumont.

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

P.1

New Resident Information

Details on providing new residents with business information.

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file the report.

P.2

Sales Tax 2023 1st Quarter

P.3

Annual Business Meeting and Voting Delegate

P.4

Park Projects Update

P.5

First Aid Training Marketer

Q.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

• Assessment for the need for additional community center(s) (Future)
• Annexation Agreement with the County
• Enforcement of sidewalk vendors (October)

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 September 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.