CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
550 E. Sixth Street, Beaumont, CA
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Closed Session: 5:00 PM | Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM
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
MINUTES
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM
A Closed Session of the City Council / Beaumont Financing Authority / Beaumont Utility Authority / Beaumont Successor Agency (formerly RDA)/Beaumont Parking Authority / Beaumont Public Improvement Authority may be held in accordance with state law which may include, but is not limited to, the following types of items: personnel matters, labor negotiations, security matters, providing instructions to real property negotiators and conference with legal counsel regarding pending litigation. Any public comment on Closed Session items will be taken prior to the Closed Session. Any required announcements or discussion of Closed Session items or actions following the Closed Session with be made in the City Council Chambers.
CALL TO ORDER at 5:02 p.m.
Present: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, Council Member Fenn, Council Member Santos, Council Member Lara
Public Comments Regarding Closed Session
1. Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Ezekwesili Iloputaife, et. al. v. City of Beaumont et. al., Riv. Co. Sup. Ct.
Case No. 2105069
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Fenn
To authorize the City Attorney to defend the case.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
2. Conference with Labor Negotiators - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 City Designated Representatives City Manager Todd Parton and Administrative Services Director Kari Mendoza. Employee Organizations: Police Management and SEIU No reportable action.
3. Annual Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Manager
No reportable action.
REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER at 6:38 p.m.
Present: Mayor White, Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, Council Member Fenn, Council Member Santos, Council Member Lara
Report out from Closed Session: See above
Action on any Closed Session Items: See above
Action of any Requests for Excused Absence: None
Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation
Adjustments to the Agenda: None
Conflict of Interest Disclosure None
ANNOUNCEMENTS/ RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE
1. Retirement Recognition of Building Official Pedro Rico
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.
No comments.
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.
2. Approval of Minutes
Recommended Action:
Approve Minutes dated February 1, 2022.
3. Ratification of Warrants
Recommended Action:
Ratify Warrants dated:
January 27, 2022, and
February 4, 2022.
4. Authorize Staff to Issue a Bond Exoneration Letter for Performance and Payment Bond No. 30120819 for Street Improvements and Accept Maintenance Bond No. 30120819-M Recommended Action:
Authorize City staff to issue a Bond Exoneration Letter for Performance and Payment Bonds No. 30120819 for Street Improvements and Accept Maintenance Bond No. 30120819-M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
5. Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing for Noble Creek Apartments Public Hearing opened at 6:52 p.m.
Public Hearing closed at 6:52 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor White
To conduct a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act Hearing in consideration of the issuance of tax-exempt bond financing by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority for the benefit of HPD Noble Creek II LP, to provide financing for the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of a 108-unit multifamily rental housing project generally known as Noble Creek Apartments; and waive the full reading and adopt by title only, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Approving the Issuance by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority of Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds for the Noble Creek Apartments.” Approved by a unanimous vote.
6. Public Hearing and First Reading to Approve an Addition to Municipal Code Section 1.16 “General Penalty” Adding Penalties for the Possession and Use of Illegal Fireworks Public Hearing opened at 6:55 p.m.
Public Hearing closed at 6:55 p.m.
Motion by Mayor White
Second by Council Member Lara
To waive the full first reading and approve by title only, “An Ordinance of the City of Beaumont Amending the Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 1.16 Entitled ‘General Penalty’ and Making Findings Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.”
Approved by a unanimous vote.
ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
7. Approve the Sponsorship of the 2022 Beaumont Cherry Festival and Allocate $100,000 from Recreation Programs Account No. 100-1550-7040-0000
Motion by Mayor White
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
To approve the sponsorship of the 2022 Beaumont Cherry Festival and allocate $100,000 from the Recreation Programs Account No. 100-1550-7040-0000 with a consensus to direct staff to establish a multi-year sponsorship contract.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
8. Consider Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Beaumont and the Beaumont-Cherry Valley Recreation & Park Corporation (Corporation) to Collaborate on Development of a Regional Park at the Danny Thomas Ranch Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Council Member Santos
To approve the non-binding memorandum of understanding between the City of Beaumont and the Beaumont – Cherry Valley Recreation & Park Corporation to collaborate on development of a regional park at the Danny Thomas Ranch.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
9. Subscription Renewal Amendment for Dossier Systems Vehicle Repair Order Program Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Santos
To approve the renewal and additional enhancements of Dossier in an amount not to exceed $34,787.06, Authorize the City Manager to execute the Dossier On-Demand Order Form, and Authorize City staff to execute a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $34,787.06.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
10. Consider Resolution Adopting a Policy Statement to Encourage but Not Mandate or Require Contractors to “Hire Locally” and Use a “Skilled and Trained Workforce” within the Meaning of Public Contract Code Section 2601(d) for Any Construction Activities Related to an “Apprenticeable Occupation” Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 2601(a) for Projects 30,000 Square Feet or Larger
Motion by Mayor White
Second by Council Member Lara
To waive the full reading and adopt the resolution by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Adopting a Policy Statement to Encourage but Not Mandate or Require Contractors to “Hire Locally” and Use a “Skilled and Trained Workforce” within the Meaning of Public Contract Code Section 2601(d) for Any Construction Activities Related to an “Apprenticeable Occupation” Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 2601(a) for Projects 30,000 Square Feet or Larger,” Approved by a unanimous vote.
11. Award a Professional Services Agreement to Albert A. Webb Associates to Provide Engineering and Design Services for the Beaumont Mesa Lift Station and Force Main Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $536,785
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor White
To award a Professional Services Agreement to Albert A. Webb Associates to provide engineering and design services for the Beaumont Mesa Lift Station and Force Main Project in an amount not to exceed $536,785.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
12. Approval of the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Chambers Group, Inc., for Environmental Documentation Services for the West Side Fire Station Project in the Amount of $34,613, with the Total Contract Amount Not to Exceed $59,506 Motion by Mayor White
Second by Council Member Lara
To approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Chambers Group, Inc., for environmental documentation services for the West Side Fire Station Project in the amount of $34,613, with the total contract amount not to exceed $59,506.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
13. Authorize the Purchase of Trimble S7 Survey Equipment with California Surveying and Drafting Supply in an Amount Not to Exceed $44,031.88
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
To approve and authorize the issuance of a purchase order to California Surveying Drafting Supply for Trimble S7 Survey Equipment in the amount of $44,031.88.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
14. Procedure for Addressing Public Requests for Traffic Related Safety Concerns Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor White
To approve the procedure for addressing public requests for traffic related safety concerns.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
15. Food Trucks and Motorized, Mobile Food Vendor Standards Public Comment:
J. Galbraith - Gave suggestions for requirements and regulations to include in the ordinance.
Suggestions from Council were given to staff to create an ordinance and application for consideration.
16. Review and Approve the City of Beaumont 2022 Legislative Platform Motion by Mayor White
Second Council Member Lar
To approve the 2022 Legislative Platform with the changes provided by the Chief of Police.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
17. Request City Council to Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Beaumont and Police Managers as Individuals
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
Second by Mayor White
To approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Beaumont and Police Managers as Individuals and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with the correction as stated.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
18. Approval of Compensation Plan and Salary Table
Direction to staff to provide additional information including the positions that are being considered for a salary increase.
Motion by by Mayor White
Second by Council Member Lara
To table the item.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
19. Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of January 2022 City Attorney John Pinkney recused himself due to the conflict of interest.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Mayor White
To approve invoices in the amount of $149,284.06.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
Direction to staff to create a resolution for consideration regarding State Ballot Measure Restricting Voters’ Input and Local Taxing Authority as recommended by the League of California Cities.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Economic Development Committee Report Out.
CITY TREASURER REPORT
Finance and Audit Committee Report Out.
CITY CLERK REPORT
Gave an update of the current City Clerk tasks and public records requests for the month of January.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
20. Current Pending Litigation
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Gave an update of current social media outreach. Update of Rangel Park.
21. Department Project Schedule Updates - January 2022
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- Resource for residents to contact local businesses
COUNCIL REPORTS
Lara - No report.
Santos - Attended the high school expansion ribbon cutting.
Fenn - Gave a report out from the T-Now meeting and Pass Com meeting Martinez - Attended the high school expansion ribbon cutting. Gave a report out from the Cal Cities environmental committee and the RCA meeting.
White - Announced an upcoming ribbon cutting for Jessie's Hidden Garage.
ADJOURNMENT at 10:23 p.m.
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 1 2022, at 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise posted.
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