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, 2019-1, 2021-1, 2022-1, and 2023-1

Tuesday, February 04, 2025

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

B.

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION

B.1

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

Jesse Gomez v. City of Beaumont et. al., United States District Ct., Central Dist. of Ca. Case No. 5:24-cv-02609-SP

B.2

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

B.3

Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.

Agency designated representatives: Council Members Julio Martínez and David Fenn.
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager.

C.

ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION

REGULAR SESSION

D.

CALL TO ORDER

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

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 16, 2025

  January 25, 2025

G.2

Approval of Minutes

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Minutes dated January 21, 2025.

G.3

FY2024-2025 2nd Quarter Cash and Investment Report

Quarter cash and investment report.

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file report.

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

PLAN2024-0158 Beaumont Municipal Code Amendment to Chapter 17.02.030 & 17.02.070 Plot Plans

Public hearing and consideration of proposed amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 17.02 “Administration and Enforcement”, more specifically Chapter 17.02.070 “Plot Plans”.

• 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 17.02 ‘Administration and Enforcement’, Section 17.02.030 Table 17.02-1 and Section 17.02.070, of the Beaumont Municipal Code”.

I.2

Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution for the Third Amendment to the City’s Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan

Approval of Resolution to amend the five-year FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

• Recommended Action:

  Hold a Public Hearing; and

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Amending the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2025-2029”.

• Recommended Action:

I.3

Public Hearing of Request to Appeal Notice of Finding Under Development Agreement - Update of Rescission

Tri Pointe Homes had previously requested an appeal of the City Manager’s Notice of Finding Under Development Agreement dated August 17, 2004.

• Recommended Action:

  Close the public hearing with no discussion.

J.

ACTION ITEMS

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

J.1

Adoption of Sponsorship Packet

To request approval for the sponsorship packet that outlines opportunities, benefits, and ways businesses, organizations, and individuals can sponsor city programs and events.

• Recommended Action:

  Adopt the sponsorship packet and direct staff to begin marketing.

J.2

Deductive Change Order No. 1 to Contract with Weka, Inc., Amendment No. 1 to PSA with Webb Associates, and Notice of Completion for the Mesa Lift Station 16” Force Main Project (CIP WW-09)

Approval of Deductive Change Order No. 1 to Contract with Weka, Inc. in the Amount of $(87,182.29), Amendment No. 1 to PSA with Webb Associates, and Notice of Completion (NOC) for the Mesa Lift Station 16” Force Main Project (Project).

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Weka Inc. for the Mesa Lift Station 16” Force Main Project in the deductive amount of $(87,182.29), approve Amendment No. 1 to the PSA for Webb Associates in an amount not to exceed of $12,500.00, and authorize the Mayor to execute a Notice of Completion for the Mesa Lift Station 16” Force Main Project.

J.3

Approval of Final Lease Payment for Police Radios

Approve the requisition to complete the final payment for the Motorola Police Department radios in the amount of $191,072.96.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the requisition to make the final lease payment to Motorola for the CIP PS-04 Police Radio Project in the amount of $191,072.96.

J.4

FY2024-2025 Mid-Year Budget Report

Receive and file FY2024-2025 mid-year budget report.

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file the FY2024-25 midyear budget report and approve attached budget amendments.

J.5

First Amendment to Extend the Professional Services Agreement for Dudek to Provide Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Services Related to the Maximum Benefit Monitoring Program

Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Services

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the First Amendment of an Agreement to Extend the existing contract for professional services with Dudek to provide groundwater and surface monitoring in the amount not to exceed $57,165, for a four-year total of $218,895.

J.6

Request To Approve Service Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management

To improve fleet acquisition and outfitting efficiency by approving the utilization of Enterprise Fleet Management’s services.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the service agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management for procuring, leasing, outfitting, and retiring fleet vehicles;

  Authorize the City Manager to sign the Government Credit Application; and

  Authorize City staff the ability to purchase and resale vehicles through Enterprise.

J.7

PLAN2025-0176 General Plan Annual Progress Report and General Plan Chapter 12 Implementation Update

An update on the progress of implementing Chapter 12 of the 2024 Beaumont General Plan.

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file.

J.8

International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Annual Conference Attendance

Mayoral appointment of two Council Members to attend the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) annual conference.

• Recommended Action:

  Mayoral appointment of two Council Members to attend the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) annual conference.

J.9

Re-visit an Invitation from the City of Banning to Join an Ad-Hoc Committee Regarding Animal Control

Appointment of two Council Members to establish an ad-hoc committee with the City of Banning to discuss animal control services.

• Recommended Action:

  Appointment of two Council Members to the Animal Control Ad Hoc Committee with the City of Banning.

J.10

Beaumont Avenue Sidewalk Repair

Provide staff with direction on how to proceed with sidewalk repair along Beaumont Avenue, from Sixth Street to Eighth Street.

• Recommended Action:

  Provide direction on repairing the sidewalk along Beaumont Avenue, from Sixth Street to Eight Street.

J.11

Adopt the Resolution to Provide a Development Impact Fee Waiver for the Beaumont Library District Expansion NEWC2024-0005

Adopting the resolution to waive the Development Impact Fees (DIF) for the Beaumont Library District to support their planned expansion of an existing structure (NEWC2024-0005).

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of The City of Beaumont Authorizing The Waiver of Development Impact Fees (DIF) For The Beaumont Library District Expansion Project”.

K.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION

K.1

Adoption of the City of Beaumont’s Legislative Platform

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

• Recommended Action:

  Staff recommends City Council approve the 2025 Legislative Platform as presented.

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

Parks Operations Year in Review

P.2

Recreation Year in Review

Q.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

• Assessment for the need for additional community center(s) (April)
• Annexation Agreement with the County (Future)
• City Sponsored Candidate Forum (February)
• Revisit Sanctuary City Definition and Clarification (April)
• Review Home Based Business Requirements (March)
• Southern California Edison Public Safety Power Shutoffs
• Disaster Preparedness  

R.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Fenn
Martinez
White
Voigt
Lara

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 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.