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, May 07, 2024

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 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 – significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), (3) and/or (4)

One potential case

B.2

Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

Property:  APNs 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 Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):

Charles E. Webb et. al. v. City of Beaumont et. al,  Riv. Co. Sup. Ct. Case No. CVRI2305708

B.4

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

One potential case.

B.5

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

James Pietronico v. City of Beaumont,  U.S. Central District of Cal. Case 5:23-cv-02431

B.6

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

Braiden Goedhart  v. City of Beaumont,  U.S. Central District of Cal. Case 5:23-cv-00173

B.7

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

Shannon Luellen, Gary Blackwell v. City of Beaumont et. al., Riv. Sup. Ct. Case No. CVMV2305331

B.8

Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

Property: South of Cougar Way, West of Beaumont Avenue (APN 404-140-007).
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs or her designee.
Negotiating Parties: City of Beaumont as potential purchaser and Silva Family Trust and Bianchi Properties LTD as potential seller.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms

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

E.1

Introduction of Rob Steele, Economic Development Consultant

E.2

Recognition of Retiring Employees, Eileen Rodriguez and Jack Huntsman

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: 
  April 12, 2024
  April 18, 2024

G.2

Approval of Minutes

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Minutes dated:
  April 16, 2024
  April 30, 2024

G.3

FY2023-2024 3rd Quarter Cash and Investment Report

Receive 3^rd quarter cash and investment report.

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file report.

G.4

Approval of TriPointe Homes 2016-3 PayGo Funds Reimbursement Request in the Amount of $1,142,729.60

TriPointe Homes IE-SD, Inc. has submitted a request for the 2016-3 PayGo funds to reimburse TUMF Fees paid in the amount of $1,142,729.60.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve TriPointe Homes 2016-3 PayGo Funds Reimbursement Request in the amount of $1,142,729.60.

G.5

2024 City of Beaumont Financial Policies Manual

Proposed 2024 City of Beaumont Financial Policies with added language.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the 2024 City of Beaumont Financial Policies Manual

G.6

Downtown Grease Trap Incentive Program – Funding Agreement – 390 W Oak Valley Parkway

Consideration of a Funding Agreement for installation of a grease interceptor at the property located at 390 W Oak Valley Parkway.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Funding Agreement with Beaumont-Cherry Valley Recreation and Parks District for Grease Trap Improvements for the property located at 390 W Oak Valley Parkway.

G.7

FY2023-2024 3rd Quarter Budget to Actuals Report

Receive and file the 3^rd quarter budget to actuals 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

Public Hearings for the Adoption of Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and Development Impact Fee Schedule

Hold two public hearings for the proposed adoption of the 2024 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study Update and potential adoption of the updated Development Impact Fee Schedule.

• Recommended Action:

  Hold a Public Hearing;

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Adopting the City of Beaumont Development Impact Fee Study Update Dated April 19, 2024”;

  Hold a second Public Hearing;

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Adopting the City of Beaumont 2024 Development Impact Fee Schedule Based on the Findings Set Forth in the City of Beaumont Development Impact Fee Study Update Dated April 19, 2024”.

I.2

Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution for the Fourth Amendment to the City’s FY 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan

Approval of Resolution to amend the five-year FY 2024-2028 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 Fiscal Years 2024-2028”.

J.

ACTION ITEMS

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

J.1

Agreement for Reimbursement with the Beaumont Cherry Valley Recreation and Park District in an Amount Not to Exceed $100,000 for Park Improvements Related to the 2024 Cherry Festival Event

Strategic Plan Level 3, Target 1, Goal 3 – Develop Funding Sources for Community Events

• Recommended Action:

  Staff recommends City Council approve the draft reimbursable agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.

J.2

Revenue Strategy

Review and provide feedback on the City’s Revenue Strategy which is a Priority Level #2 Goal Target #4 Finances/Resources Goal #3 Develop a strategy for revenue development.

• Recommended Action:

  Review revenue strategy and provide direction.

J.3

Beaumont Unified School District Pool MOU

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for access and use of swimming pool facilities.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Beaumont and the Beaumont Unified School District for the Use of the Facility at Beaumont High School.

J.4

Award a Public Works Agreement to KGG Concrete, Inc. for Construction of the City Hall ADA Ramps

Authorize City staff to award a public works agreement to KGG Concrete, Inc. for the construction of CIP F-03 City Hall ADA Ramps Project (Project).

• Recommended Action:

  Waive all minor bid irregularities and award a public works agreement to KGG Concrete, Inc. for construction of the City Hall ADA Ramps Project (CIP F-03) in an amount not to exceed $390,000; and authorize the City Manager to sign change orders up to an additional $10,000 for a total construction amount of $400,000.

J.5

Agreement for Environmental Consulting Services for the Oak Valley Parkway Expansion, Phase II

Award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Jennings Environmental, LLC for Environmental Consulting Services for the Oak Valley Parkway Expansion, Phase II project.

• Recommended Action:

  Award ​a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Jennings Environmental, LLC for Environmental Consulting Services for the Oak Valley Parkway Expansion, Phase II project​ for an amount not to exceed $124,802.

J.6

Award a Public Works Agreement to CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. for Construction of the City Sidewalk Improvement Project – Capital Improvement Project No. R-24

Authorize a public works agreement to CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. for construction of CIP R-24 City Sidewalk Improvement Project (Project)

• Recommended Action:

  Award a public works agreement to CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. for construction of the City Sidewalk Improvement Project (CIP R-24) in an amount not to exceed $428,355; and authorize the City Manager to sign change orders up to an additional $110,381 for a total construction amount of $538,736.

J.7

Approve a First Amendment with Albert A. Webb Associates to Provide Engineering Services for the WWTP Improvements Project – Capital Improvement Project WW24-01

First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the First Amendment with Albert A. Webb Associates to Provide Engineering Services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project to add services and compensation in the amount of $45,359 and authorize the City Manager to approve any contingencies up to 5% of the total sum of the original contract amount.

J.8

Award a Maintenance Services Agreement to West Coast Arborists for Annual City-wide Tree Trimming Services

To award a three-year contract for tree trimming services with two optional one-year extensions.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Mayor to execute the Maintenance Services Agreement with West Coast Arborist for Annual City-wide Tree Trimming in an amount not to exceed $1,720,000.00.

J.9

Approve a Professional Services Agreement for Stache Inc. Dba The M&M Group For Professional Services For Summer Concert Series In An Amount Not To Exceed $175,000

The proposed summer concert series will take place in conjunction with Beaumont Summer Nights in June and July of 2024.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Stache Inc. dba The M&M Group for the Summer Concert Series, and

  Authorize Staff to Issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $175,000.

J.10

Authorize Radio Purchase for Non-Safety Personnel – Capital Improvement Project AD24-01

Complete the radio transition from Eastern Riverside Interoperability Communications Authority (ERICA).

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize staff to purchase 130 radios from Airwave in an amount not to exceed $295,000.

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

5th District Homeless Symposium Update

Q.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

• Assessment for the need for additional community center(s) (Future)
• Annexation Agreement with the County (Future)
• Design Standards

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 May 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.