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 20, 2024

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

Starlite MGMT-IX, LP v. City of Beaumont, Riv. Co. Sup. Ct. Case No. CVRI2306941

B.2

Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

Property:  APN’s 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.

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

World Down Syndrome Day Proclamation

E.2

Retirement Recognition of Sgt. Darin Wann

E.3

Introduction of New Staff Members

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 25, 2024
  February 2, 2024
  February 9, 2024

G.2

Approval of Minutes

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Minutes dated February 6, 2024.

G.3

Designation of Authorized Representatives for FEMA and Cal OES Disaster Assistance

Approve resolution to designate authorized representatives for FEMA and Cal OES Disaster Assistance.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California Designating the City of Beaumont’s Authorized Agent(s) for Non-State Agencies as Required by the California Office of Emergency Services.”

G.4

Notice of Completion for Brine Disposal Pipeline – Reach 1 and 2, Project – Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 2017-006

​​Notice of Completion (NOC) for Brine Disposal Pipeline consisting of Reach 1 Project approximately 11.5 miles long extending from the City of Beaumont WWTP to the Riverside/San Bernardino County limits - and- Reach 2 Project approximately 10 miles long extending from Riverside/San Bernardino County limits to San Bernardino on E Street, connecting to the Inland Empire Brine Line (IEBL).​​ 

• Recommended Action:

  ​​Authorize the Mayor to execute Notice of Completions for the Brine Disposal Pipeline – Reach 1 and Reach 2 Projects.​ 

G.5

Notice of Completion for Wastewater Treatment Plant Saltwater Mitigation Upgrade

Notice of Completion (NOC) for Wastewater Treatment Plant Saltwater Mitigation Upgrade CIP 2017-005, located at 715 W. 4^th Street (Project).

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Mayor to execute a Notice of Completion for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Salt Mitigation Project.

G.6

First Amendment to Agreement with Public Trust Advisors, LLC for Investment Advisory Services

Review recommendation to extend the current contract with Public Trust Advisors, LLC for two-years without any changes to the terms and conditions originally agreed upon.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the amendment to extend the Public Trust Advisors, LLC contract for an additional year without any changes to the terms and conditions.

G.7

Declaration of Surplus Property

Approve the disposal and/or auction of surplus property.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve disposal and/or auction of identified City surplus property.

G.8

Storm Water Management Facilities Covenant and Agreement

Storm Water Management WQMP/BMP Facilities Covenant and Agreement for Plot Plan (PW2023-1041), Ziggi’s Coffee.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Storm Water Management WQMP/BMP Facilities Covenant and Agreement for Plot Plan (PP2023-1041), Ziggi’s Coffee.

G.9

Improvement Agreement and Security

Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Security for Plot Plan 2019-0253 for Public Street Improvements – Beyond Beaumont.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Accept Security for Plot Plan 2019-0253 for Street Improvements.

G.10

Second Reading and Adoption of Amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapters 5.64 Peddlers and 5.66 Sidewalk Vending

Amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 5.64 Peddlers and Chapter 5.66 Sidewalk Vending to ensure public health, safety and welfare.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the second full reading and adopt by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont California Amending Chapter 5.64 Peddlers of the Beaumont Municipal Code”; and

  Waive the second full reading and adopt by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont California Amending Chapter 5.66 Sidewalk Vending 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

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption (Class 1, 2 & 3) for the Stewart Park Remodel (CIP P-10)

A request for the City Council to determine that the Stewart Park renovation (P-10) is exempt from further environmental review under the requirements of CEQA and is consistent with Categorical Exemption Class 1, 2 & 3.

• Recommended Action:

  Hold a public hearing; and,

  Determine that the Stewart Park renovation (P-10) is exempt from further environmental review under the requirements of CEQA and is consistent with Categorical Exemption Class 1, 2 & 3; and

  Direct staff to prepare a Notice of Exemption to be filed with the Riverside County Clerk Recorder.

J.

ACTION ITEMS

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

J.1

Pension Funding Policy

Proposed pension funding policy sets funding guidelines and policy parameters as a tool for maintaining an adequate funded status of the City’s pension obligations.

• Recommended Action:

  Review proposed pension funding policy and provide any recommended changes or approve the policy.

J.2

Authorization to Purchase a Fire Squad Replacement Vehicle – Capital Improvement Project F-04

Purchase of a 2024 Ford 550 4x4 Diesel Crew Cab Chassis, 10-foot paramedic squad, responder body vehicle to replace the current fire squad.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the purchase of a 2024 Ford 550 4x4 Diesel Crew Cab Chassis, 10-foot paramedic squad, responder body vehicle to replace the current fire squad; and

  Authorize staff to issue a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $278,626.07 to the County of Riverside; and

  Authorize the City Manager to approve any change orders in a not-to-exceed amount of $27,863.

J.3

Authorize the City Manager to Send a Formal Letter to Fire Chief Bill Weiser to Fund a Four Person Fire Truck Company at Fire Station No. 106

Approve the Recommendation from Fire Chief Bill Weiser

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the City Manager to send a formal letter to Bill Weiser, Fire Chief Riverside County Fire Dept. CalFire Riverside Unit, authorizing a contract amendment to fund nine (9) staffing positions for the new fire station.

J.4

Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of January 2024

• Recommended Action:

  Approve invoices in the amount of  $116,744.25.

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

Q.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

• Assessment for the need for additional community center(s) (Future)
• Annexation Agreement with the County (Future)
• Level of Service Standards for Traffic Levels (March)

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 March 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.