coverage normally provided by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue and is not intended by any party or insured to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type.
If the CONTRACTOR maintains higher limits than the minimums shown above, the CITY requires and shall be entitled to coverage for the higher limits maintained by the CONTRACTOR. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to the CITY.
9. Notice of cancellation. CONTRACTOR agrees to oblige its insurance agent or broker and insurers to provide to CITY with a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation (except for nonpayment for which a ten (10) day notice is required) or nonrenewal of coverage for each required coverage.
10. Additional insured status. General liability policies shall provide or be endorsed to provide that CITY and its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be additional insureds under such policies.
This provision shall also apply to any excess/umbrella liability policies.
11. Prohibition of undisclosed coverage limitations. None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to CITY and approved of in writing.
12. Separation of insureds. A severability of interests provision must apply for all additional insureds ensuring that CONTRACTOR’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability. The policy(ies) shall not contain any cross-liability exclusions.
13. Pass through clause. CONTRACTOR agrees to ensure that its subconsultants, subcontractors, and any other party involved with the project who is brought onto or involved in the project by CONTRACTOR, provide the same minimum insurance coverage and endorsements required of CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. CONTRACTOR agrees that upon request, all agreements with consultants, subcontractors, and others engaged in the project will be submitted to CITY for review.
14. CITY’s right to revise requirements. The CITY reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the CONTRACTOR a ninety (90)
day advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the CONTRACTOR, the CITY and CONTRACTOR may renegotiate CONTRACTOR’s compensation.
15. Self-insured retentions. Any self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by CITY. CITY reserves the right to require that self- insured retentions be eliminated, lowered, or replaced by a deductible.
Self-insurance will not be considered to comply with these specifications unless approved by CITY.
16. Timely notice of claims. CONTRACTOR shall give CITY prompt and timely notice of claims made or suits instituted that arise out of or result from CONTRACTOR’s performance under this Agreement, and that involve or may involve coverage under any of the required liability policies.
17. Additional insurance. CONTRACTOR shall also procure and maintain, at its own cost and expense, any additional kinds of insurance, which in its own judgment may be necessary for its proper protection and prosecution of the Work.
XI. CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE
CONTRACTOR must possess at the time of commencing work and throughout the Project duration, a Contractor’s License, issued by the State of California, which is current and in good standing. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that any subcontractor working on the Project possesses at the time of commencing work and throughout the Project duration, a Contractor’s License, issued by the State of California, which is current and in good standing.
XII. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Pursuant to Section 1771.1(a) of the Labor Code:
“A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or by Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.”
B. CONTRACTOR must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) of the State of California in order to be eligible to work on public works projects. CONTRACTOR must ensure registration with the DIR that is active and in good standing.
C. No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)].
No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.
This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.
D. The CONTRACTOR is not subject to public works requirements (including registration with the DIR) if the public works project is under $1,000, unless the CITY knows that the same CONTRACTOR will be awarded total project costs in excess of $1,000 for a given year.
XIII. CORPORATION IN GOOD STANDING
If CONTRACTOR is a corporation, the undersigned hereby represents and warrants that the corporation is duly incorporated and in good standing in the State of California, and that Mark Luer whose title is President is authorized to act for and bind the corporation.
XIV. PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY LAW
Each and every provision of law and clause required by law to be inserted in this Agreement shall be deemed to be inserted herein and the Agreement shall be read and enforced as though it were included herein, and if through mistake or otherwise any such provision is not inserted, or is not currently inserted, then upon application of either party the Agreement shall forthwith be physically amended to make such insertion or correction.
XV. SUBSURFACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
A. In the event trenches or other excavations extend deeper than four (4) feet below the surface, the CONTRACTOR shall promptly, and before the following conditions are disturbed, notify the CITY in writing of any:
1. Material that the CONTRACTOR believes may be material that is hazardous waste, as defined in Section 25117 of the Health and Safety Code that is required to be removed to a Class I, Class II or Class III disposal site in accordance with the provisions of existing law.
2. Subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site differing from those indicated.
3. Unknown physical conditions at the site of any unusual nature, different materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in the Work or the character provided for in the CONTRACT.
B. Upon receipt of said notification the CITY will investigate the conditions, and if it finds that the conditions do materially so differ, or do involve hazardous waste, and cause a decrease or increase in the CONTRACTOR’s cost of or the time required for performance of any part of the work, the CITY will issue a change order under the procedures described in the General Conditions.
C. In the event that a dispute arises between the CITY and the CONTRACTOR whether the conditions materially differ, or involve hazardous waste or cause a decrease or increase in the CONTRACTOR’s cost of or time required for performance of any part of the work, the CONTRACTOR shall not be excused from any scheduled completion date provided for by the Agreement, but shall proceed with all work to be performed under the
Agreement. The CONTRACTOR shall retain any and all rights provided either by Agreement or by law which pertain to the resolution of disputes and protests between the contracting parties.
XVI. COMPONENT PARTS OF THE CONTRACT
This Agreement entered into consists of the following CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, all of which are component parts of the Agreement as if herein set out in full or attached hereto:
Notice Inviting Bids
Scope of Work Summary
Information for Bidders
Bid Form
Non-Collusion Affidavit
Site Visit Certification
Faithful Performance Bond
Labor and Materials Payment
Bond
General and Supplemental
Conditions
Special Conditions
Project Construction Schedule
Proposed Subcontractors
Bid Bond
Information Required of Bidder
Construction Services Agreement
Certificate Regarding Worker’s
Compensation
Drug-free Workplace Certification
Plans and Specifications
Addenda
Drawings
Change Orders
Shop Drawing Transmittals
Contractor’s Certificate Regarding
Non-Asbestos Containing
Materials
All of the above named CONTRACT DOCUMENTS are intended to be complementary. Work required by one of the above named CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and not by others shall be done as if required by all.
XVII. ENTIRE CONTRACT
This Agreement constitutes the entire contract of the parties. No other agreements or contracts, whether oral or written, pertaining to the work to be performed, exists between the parties. This Agreement can be modified only by an amendment in writing, signed by both parties.
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CITY OF BEAUMONT
PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT
CITY:
CITY OF BEAUMONT
By:
________________________________
Lloyd White, Mayor
CONTRACTOR:
ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT
By: ______________________________
Print Name: _______________________
Title:
_____________________________
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PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT “A”
CITY’S INVITATION FOR BIDS
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City of Beaumont
Request for bid Pennsylvania Avenue Widening
CIP 2017-009
NOTICE INVITING BIDS
1 NOTICE INVITING BIDS
The City of Beaumont, Public Works Department (“City”) is soliciting bids for:
CIP 2017-009 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE WIDENING
BID DATES, TIMES, & LOCATIONS:
Bid Published: September 9, 2022
Bids Must Be Received By: October 3, 2022 @ 11:00 A.M.
Place Of Bid Receipt: 550 E. Sixth Street (City Hall) Beaumont, CA 92223
Questions In By: September 21, 2022 @ 11:00 A.M.
Bid Opening Date: October 3, 2022 @ 1:15 P.M.
Bid Opening Location: 550 E. Sixth Street (City Hall), Room 4 Beaumont, CA 92223
Bids received after this time will be discarded. Bids shall be valid for 90 calendar days after the bid opening date. Bids must be submitted on the City’s Bid Forms. Bids must be prepared on the approved Bid forms and in the manner prescribed in the Instructions to Bidders. Bids must be submitted with the following subject:
“BID FOR CIP 2017-009 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE WIDENING”
LOCATION OF WORK:
The work to be completed is located in the City of Beaumont on Pennsylvania Avenue, between 1st Street and 6th Street.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
The proposed work shall be performed in accordance with the contract documents, including but not limited to the general conditions, special conditions, technical specifications, contract drawings, permits, and all other reference documents.
In general, the work includes construction of the Pennsylvania Avenue Rodway Widening Project which includes road widening and associated improvements within the City right- of-way, Caltrans right-of-way, and Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) right-of-way. Detailed work includes, but is not limited to, removals, excavation, grading, new pavement, pavement overlay, curb and gutter, sidewalk, ADA curb ramps, driveways, medians, street improvements, storm drain installations and improvements, installation of biofiltration systems, culvert installations and extensions, surface utility feature adjustments, pavement markings, striping, signing, traffic control, and traffic signal installation and modifications.
CONTRACT LENGTH:
The work for this contract shall not exceed 365 calendar days. Contract time shall
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CIP 2017-009
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2 commence upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed from the City.
AWARD OF CONTRACT:
The City shall award the Contract for the Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as determined from the base bid. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding process.
The City of Beaumont hereby affirmatively ensures that minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit Bids in response to this Notice, and that minorities nor minority business enterprises will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or religion in any consideration leading to the award of contract. For further information, please see the form titled “Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity (Executive Order 11246)” within the Bid Documents.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATION:
Copies of the Contract Documents and Specification are available for inspection at no cost to the bidder at City Hall. The documents can also be downloaded from the City’s Website ( https://www.beaumontca.gov) and WWW.PUBLICPURCHASE.COM and reviewed at no cost.
BID & BIDDER:
Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or a Bid Bond in favor of the City in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted Total Bid Price.
Each bid shall be accompanied by the security referred to in the Contract Documents, the non-collusion affidavit, the list of proposed subcontractors, and all additional documentation required by the Instructions to Bidders.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish the City with a Performance Bond equal to 100% of the successful bid, and a Payment (Labor and Materials) Bond equal to 100% of the successful bid, prior to execution of the Contract. All bonds are to be secured from a surety that meets all of the State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and is admitted by the State of California.
Each bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to the Business and Professions Code and shall be licensed in the following appropriate classification(s) of contractor’s license(s), for the work bid upon, and must maintain the license(s) throughout the duration of the Contract:
• California Class “A” and/or Class “C” license
Pursuant to the requirements of the CalRecycle-Rubberized Pavement Grant Program, the successful bidder must complete and submit CalRecycle Form 168 – Reliable
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NOTICE INVITING BIDS
3 Contractor Declaration, signed under penalty of perjury, stating that within the preceding three (3) years, none of the events listed in Section 17050 of Title 14 ( www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Laws/Regulations/Title14/) , California Code of Regulations, Natural Resources, Division 7, has occurred with respect to the contractor or subcontractor(s). The contractor or subcontractor must not be listed on the CalRecycle Unreliable List ( www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Funding/Forms) otherwise, the City may be required to terminate that contract. Obtain the Reliable Contractor Declaration form (CalRecycle 168) from the CalRecycle web page.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Public Works Department
Tel: (951) 769-8522
E-mail: [email protected]
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EXHIBIT “B”
CONTRACTOR’S Bid
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Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Doug Story, Community Services Director
DATE November 1, 2022
SUBJECT: Update on Stewart Park Improvement Project
Description Preliminary Design Alternatives and Themed Elements Discussion Background and Analysis:
On April 5, 2022, City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks for landscape architecture and engineering design services for the Stewart Park Improvement Project. Staff began meeting with PlaceWorks we ekly to discuss the project and began working on Community Outreach strategies to ensure community involvement in the planning and design stages of the project. On June 27, 2022, a digital survey was released to the community in order to compile feedback from residents on park usage, amenities, design features, inspiration for themes, and ideas for future events to be held in the park. Staff began advertising for the survey and worked the Fourth of July event, which was held at Stewart Park; to ensure ple nty of community involvement and interaction with the survey in order to gather as much data as possible. At the conclusion of the month -long survey period over unique 800 community members were surveyed.
The results of the survey were presented to City Council on August 16, 2022, and the direction was given to come back to Council with options for design. This presentation (Attachment A) is a collection of the input gathered from the community and the inspirations provided from the survey results. The following considerations are presented:
Design Inspirations
Existing Conditions
Design Alternatives
Circulation and Use Diagrams
Conceptual Designs
Examples of Materials and Elements
Large Event Implications
Fiscal Impact:
The estimated cost to prepare this report is $175.
Recommended Action:
Receive and file the presentation. Make any suggestions or remarks pertaining to the designs and future improvement plans of Stewart Park.
Attachments:
A. Preliminary Design Alternatives
STEWART PARK
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.07.2022
CELEBRATING BEAUMONT
A park with stories from our town.
PEAKS AND CREEKS
Reflecting the surrounding landscape in our park setting. 1 2
Key takeaways from community
engagement that influenced
designs:
• Playground and splash pad will be a central
element of the park.
• Emphasize accessibility and shade.
• Create a space for smaller-scale community
events, like movie nights or concerts in the
park.
• Make Stewart Park a destination with
amenities throughout the park and places
for photographs.
“History of
Beaumont - This is a
great city!”
“Beaumont has history
with Railroads, that
would be great”
“Native American
History in pass area”Train depot history
and cherry trees
“Traditional
Spanish/Mexican
design.”
“Indigenous tribes
and people that
populated this area”
Community Input
Question: Many great park designs are inspired by historical events, landmarks, people, or even trends within the communities in which they reside. Are there any local landmarks, historical stories, or design trends that could inspire the park redesign? Design Inspiration
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
CELEBRATING BEAUMONT
A park with stories from our town.
Artist creates large scale images of the past to bring history into modern landscapes.
Other areas of downtown are
integrating Spanish revival
elements.
Cultural traditions and stories from the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians are shared within the tribe.
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
CELEBRATING BEAUMONT
A park with stories from our town.
Project Boundary Maple Avenue
Orange Avenue10th Street11th Street9th Streetexisting
200 feet50100N
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
CELEBRATING BEAUMONT
A park with stories from our town.
relocated basketball
courts
single
picnic
tables
parking
group picnic
shade structure
with grill (18
picnic tables,
approximate
capacity 100
people)
new
restroom
& outdoor
shower
group picnic
shade
structure with
red “tile” roof
20’x30’
amphitheater with
service road behind
multipurpose
field
existing
restroom
bioretention
area
upgraded
skate park
splash pad all ages
playground
playground associated w/
picnic area (open to all
but in close proximity and
visible from picnic area)
stairs fitness class
space
entry
plaza
entry
plaza 10th Street Maple Avenue
Orange Avenue
200 feet50100N
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
CELEBRATING BEAUMONT
A park with stories from our town. Circulation and Use Diagram
DIAGONAL STREET PARKING
FLOOD
CONTROL
BASIN
PARKING
LOT
ALL AGES
PLAYGROUNDSPLASH
PAD
AMPHITHEATER
SHADE TREES
SECONDARY
PLAYGROUND
BASKETBALL
COURTS
SKATE PARK
ZIP LINE
ENTRY PLAZA
TURF
TURF
BIORETENTION
BASIN
SHADE TRE
E
S
SPACE FOR
OUTDOOR
EXERCISE
CLASSEXISTING TREES
Primary Pathway
Secondary Pathway
Existing Pathway
Gateway Area
Park Sign
Stairs
Group Picnic w/ Shade
Small Picnic
Restroom
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
CELEBRATING BEAUMONT
A park with stories from our town.
SPLASH PAD + PLAYGROUND
Cherry orchard and agriculture theme with references to cherry trees, trading posts, and rail transport.
PLAYGROUND
Native American theme with references to baskets, harvesting, and native plants. 2-5 year old
area
restroom/
outdoor
shower
group picnic
area
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
CELEBRATING BEAUMONT
A park with stories from our town. existing
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
CELEBRATING BEAUMONT
A park with stories from our town. conceptual proposal
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
CELEBRATING BEAUMONT
A park with stories from our town.
INCLUSIVE PLAY
The playgrounds in this alternative are on flat terrain and utilize integrated ramps within the play structures to provide access to higher play elements and slides.
ENTRY PLAZAS AND
GATEWAYS
Gateways are located at both entrances to
the play areas. The Spanish revival style
incorporates the park name in tiles under
the arch. At the entry and throughout the
park, large-scale images of historic photos
show current residents Beaumont from the
past.
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
CELEBRATING BEAUMONT
A park with stories from our town. existing
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
CELEBRATING BEAUMONT
A park with stories from our town. conceptual proposal
200 feet50100N
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
CELEBRATING BEAUMONT
A park with stories from our town. Existing Tree Canopy Cover
New Trees: 122
Existing + Proposed Tree Canopy Cover
200 feet50100N
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
CELEBRATING BEAUMONT
A park with stories from our town.
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
CELEBRATING BEAUMONT
A park with stories from our town. Cherry Festival
PARKING OFF SITE
CLOSE ORANGE AVENUE TO CARS AND USE FOR FOOD VENDORS
CLOSE MAPLE AVENUE AND USE FOR CARNIVAL
STAGETRUCK ACCESS
“The beautiful
snowy mountains”“Mountain features
for beautiful
mountains”
“Beautiful
Mountains”
“Mountain
views”“Our
mountains”
“Mountain
Landscape”
“Beautiful mountain
themed design to
represent the meaning of
Beaumont”
“things for older
kids and adults as
well as playgrounds
for little ones.”
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
PEAKS AND CREEKS
Reflecting the surrounding landscape in our park setting.
Community Input
Question: Many great park designs are inspired by historical events, landmarks, people, or even trends within the communities in which they reside. Are there any local landmarks, historical stories, or design trends that could inspire the park redesign? The mountains create a dramatic backdrop to park features and inspiration for park furnishings.
Other flood control basin parks provide examples for
integrating infrastructure into the park design as a dry creek.
Mountain streams provide inspiration for a cool
setting to contrast hot temperatures in the valley. Play features can mimic natural elements.
Design Inspiration
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
PEAKS AND CREEKS
Reflecting the surrounding landscape in our park setting.
Project Boundary Maple Avenue
Orange Avenue10th Street11th Street9th Streetexisting
200 feet50100N
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
PEAKS AND CREEKS
Reflecting the surrounding landscape in our park setting. nature play along
dry creek
group picnic
shade structure
with grill ( 9
picnic tables,
approximate
capacity 50
people)
20’x30’
amphitheater
oriented with
mountain view
behind
secondary
playground
renovated basketball
court with seat wall
along street edge
dry creek/storm channel
as central spine to park
relocated
skate park
parkour
area
community “porch”
with lounge chairs
and swinging
benches
splash pad
and new
restroom/
outdoor
shower
primary playground
in elevated area with
view to mountains
and outside of flood
basin
multipurpose
field
existing
restroom
bioretention
area
street parking
street parking
10th Street Maple Avenue
Orange Avenue
park sign
200 feet50100N
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
PEAKS AND CREEKS
Reflecting the surrounding landscape in our park setting.Circulation and Use Diagram Primary Pathway
Secondary Pathway
Existing Pathway
Conceptual “Desire Lines” Walking Routes
Bridges and Accessible
Dry Creek Across Points
Gateway Area
Park Sign
Group Picnic w/ Shade
Small Picnic
Restroom
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
PEAKS AND CREEKS
Reflecting the surrounding landscape in our park setting.existing
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
PEAKS AND CREEKS
Reflecting the surrounding landscape in our park setting.conceptual proposal
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
PEAKS AND CREEKS
Reflecting the surrounding landscape in our park setting.
PLAYGROUND
Elevated mound representing the mountain with climbing features to get up to high vantage points and look out over the landscape.
SPLASH PAD
Separated area representing a mountain grotto and the start of water flowing down into the valley. Children can follow the visual cues of water down to the dry creek area.
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
PEAKS AND CREEKS
Reflecting the surrounding landscape in our park setting.
ADA Route
Transfer Stations
2-5 Areas
*
*
***
Special Stewart Park
Branding Opportunity
Dry Creek Access and
Nature Play Area
INCLUSIVE ELEMENTS
All play equipment includes accessible elements and site topography allows for accessible routes to the top of the slides. The playground will also include some features to enhance the experience for children of all abilities.
RESTROOM MURAL
The restroom is located between the splash pad and the
playground, creating the opportunity to use one side for art or create a “selfie moment.”
GATEWAY
Entry to the play area continues the mountain reference by utilizing the City logo to create a steel, wood, and stone archway.
Texture changes in pathways enhances the a sensory experience.
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
PEAKS AND CREEKS
Reflecting the surrounding landscape in our park setting.existing
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
PEAKS AND CREEKS
Reflecting the surrounding landscape in our park setting.conceptual proposal
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
PEAKS AND CREEKS
Reflecting the surrounding landscape in our park setting. primary use area
for older youth
COMMUNITY PORCH
A central plaza is elevated over storm channel culvert and creates a resting place with views out over the park and up to the mountains. Furnishings are intended to be comfortable and promote long rests.
SKATE PARK AND PARKOUR AREA
These integrated spaces prioritize use by older youth. It is located in close proximity to the community porch as a hangout space for older kids.
200 feet50100N
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
PEAKS AND CREEKS
Reflecting the surrounding landscape in our park setting.Existing Tree Canopy Cover
New Trees: 123
200 feet50100N
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
PEAKS AND CREEKS
Reflecting the surrounding landscape in our park setting.Existing + Proposed Tree Canopy Cover
PUBLIC PARKING OFF SITE
STAGE
CARNIVAL SPACE
REDUCED BY
APPROXIMATELY
49,235 SF
Design Alternatives
DRAFT 09.12.2022STEWART PARK RENOVATION
PEAKS AND CREEKS
Reflecting the surrounding landscape in our park setting.Cherry Festival
IF CARNIVAL TO HAPPEN AT STEWART
PARK, DO NOT PLANT THESE TREES.
TRUCK ACCESS
FOR CARNIVAL
SET UP SPACE
FOR STAGE ROLLED CURB
CLOSE ORANGE AVENUE TO CARS
AND USE FOR FOOD VENDORS
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Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Elizabeth Gibbs, City Manager
DATE November 1, 2022
SUBJECT: 6th Street Medians Retrofit – Master Plan and Conceptual Designs
Description Review of 6th Street medians conceptual designs by Architerra Design Group.
Background and Analysis:
In August 2019, City Council authorized staff to remove approximately 45 Cypress trees from the medians on 6th Street between Highland Springs Avenue and Illinois Avenue.
The decision to remove these trees was based on a certified arborist report presented at the meeting.
Staff retained the services of a landscape architect firm, Architerra Design Group, to provide two different options for the median retrofit project. Each option includes a hardscape solution, as well as a second separate solution including landscaping combined with hardscape (Attachment A). Each option is also divided into three separate phases, with Phase 1 starting at Highland Springs Avenue and subsequent phases moving westerly towards Illinois Avenue. Phase 1 also includes a concrete monument sign with lighting.
At the October 25, 2022 Budget W orkshop, City Council programmed $2,000,000 towards this project and the final approval is on tonight’s agenda included in the capital improvement program public hearing.
Architerra has provided their opinion of probable construction costs with detailed line items for each option and phase.
Option 1 is the costliest of the two options with several enhancements not found in Option 2, including: 4” etched finish and cobble paving, and accent boulders within the proposed landscaping. Option 2 is crushed granite only. Both options include colored concrete paving and shredded mulch throughout the medians in appropriate areas. Both options include optional landscaping improvements and new irrigation.
Fiscal Impact:
This project is funded from available fund balance and included in the updated capital improvement projects presented to City Council tonight.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council approve Option No. 1 with the hardscape solution and authorize staff to move forward with retaining a consultant to design drawings and construction bid package in accordance with the Beaumont Municipal Code procurement procedures.
Attachments:
A. 6th Street Median Retrofit – Master Plan
B. Opinion of Probable Construction Costs
ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP
6th Street Median Retrofit Phase 1 - OPTION #1
Beaumont, California
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS
City of Beaumont
Created by: GPD
ITEM QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE ITEM COST
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
•MOBILIZATION
Traffic Control 4 MO.$1,800.00 $7,200
Toilet 4 MO.$400.00 $1,600
Project Superintendent 4 MO.$7,000.00 $28,000
Section Subtotal $36,800
•DEMOLITION
Remove Existing Gravel and Debris 13,976 S.F.$0.25 $3,494 Remove Italian Cypress (Rootball remove)0 E.A.$400.00 $0 Section Subtotal $3,494
•EARTHWORK/GRADING
Fine Grading/soil prep 4,040 S.F.$0.75 $3,030
Section Subtotal $3,030
•CONCRETE AND PAVING
Concrete Monument Sign w/ Lighting 1 ALLOW $30,000.00 $30,000 Colored Concrete Paving - 4" med. broom finish 1,888 S.F.$13.50 $25,488 Natural Color Paving - 4" etched finish 3,080 S.F.$11.50 $35,420 Cobble Paving 4,968 S.F.$28.00 $139,104
Section Subtotal $230,012
•UTILITIES
Domestic Water Meter 1 ALLOW $15,000.00 $15,000
Power/Conduit for Controller from Power Pole 1 ALLOW $2,000.00 $2,000 Section Subtotal $17,000
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $290,336
LANDSCAPE PLANTING
•TREES
24" Box Tree 7 EA.$325.00 $2,275
Section Subtotal $2,275
•SHRUBS
1 Gallon (30" o.c. @ 60%)449 EA.$9.50 $4,264
5 Gallon (30" o.c. @ 40%)299 EA.$30.00 $8,978
Section Subtotal $13,242
•MISCELLANEOUS
3" Shredded Mulch 4,040 S.F.$0.50 $2,020
Accent Boulders 36 EA.$350.00 $12,600
Section Subtotal $14,620
LANDSCAPE PLANTING SUBTOTAL $30,137
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ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION UNIT UNIT PRICE
Automatic Irrigation System (new planter areas)4,040 S.F.$2.75 $11,110 Backflow 1 EA.$3,000.00 $3,000
Flow Meter 1 EA.$1,350.00 $1,350
Master Valve 1 EA.$500.00 $500
Mainline and Wire Sleeving at existing road pavement
(includes Street Cutting, trenching and asphalt repair)1,740 L.F.$50.00 $87,000 Stream Bubbler at Existing Deodar Cedars (4 @ Ea. Tre 12 EA.$125.00 $1,500 Electric Controller on Pedestal
(Electric connection by others)1 EA.$4,500.00 $4,500
Weather Sensor 1 EA.$800.00 $800
Section Subtotal $109,760
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SUBTOTAL $109,760
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
90 Day Maintenance Period 4,040 S.F.$0.50 $2,020
Section Subtotal $2,020
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SUBTOTAL $2,020
TOTAL $432,253
WITH 10% CONTINGENCY $475,479
35% PREVAILING WAGE $166,417
GRAND TOTAL $641,896
Cost per Square Foot 9,008 S.F.$71
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ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP
6th Street Median Retrofit Phase 2 - OPTION #1
Beaumont, California
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS
City of Beaumont
Created by: GPD
ITEM QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE ITEM COST
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
•MOBILIZATION
Traffic Control 4 MO.$1,800.00 $7,200
Toilet 4 MO.$400.00 $1,600
Project Superintendent 4 MO.$7,000.00 $28,000
Section Subtotal $36,800
•DEMOLITION
Remove Existing Gravel and Debris 10,400 S.F.$0.25 $2,600 Remove Italian Cypress (Rootball remove)0 E.A.$400.00 $0 Section Subtotal $2,600
•EARTHWORK/GRADING
Fine Grading/soil prep 3,152 S.F.$0.75 $2,364
Section Subtotal $2,364
•CONCRETE AND PAVING
Colored Concrete Paving - 4" med. broom finish 1,378 S.F.$13.50 $18,603 Natural Color Paving - 4" etched finish 2,246 S.F.$11.50 $25,829 Cobble Paving 3,624 S.F.$28.00 $101,472
Section Subtotal $145,904
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $187,668
LANDSCAPE PLANTING
•TREES
24" Box Tree 6 EA.$325.00 $1,950
Section Subtotal $1,950
•SHRUBS
1 Gallon (30" o.c. @ 60%)350 EA.$9.50 $3,327
5 Gallon (30" o.c. @ 40%)233 EA.$30.00 $7,004
Section Subtotal $10,332
•MISCELLANEOUS
3" Shredded Mulch 3,152 S.F.$0.50 $1,576
Accent Boulders 34 EA.$350.00 $11,900
Section Subtotal $13,476
LANDSCAPE PLANTING SUBTOTAL $25,758
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ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION UNIT UNIT PRICE
Automatic Irrigation System (new planter areas)3,152 S.F.$2.75 $8,668 Stream Bubbler at Existing Deodar Cedars (4 @ Ea. Tre 4 EA.$125.00 $500 Mainline and Wire Sleeving at existing road pavement
(includes Street Cutting, trenching and asphalt repair)1,380 L.F.$50.00 $69,000 Section Subtotal $78,168
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SUBTOTAL $78,168
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
90 Day Maintenance Period 3,152 S.F.$0.50 $1,576
Section Subtotal $1,576
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SUBTOTAL $1,576
TOTAL $293,170
WITH 10% CONTINGENCY $322,487
35% PREVAILING WAGE $112,870
GRAND TOTAL $435,357
Cost per Square Foot 10,400 S.F.$42
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ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP
6th Street Median Retrofit Phase 3 - OPTION #1
Beaumont, California
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS
City of Beaumont
Created by: GPD
ITEM QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE ITEM COST
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
•MOBILIZATION
Traffic Control 4 MO.$1,800.00 $7,200
Toilet 4 MO.$400.00 $1,600
Project Superintendent 4 MO.$7,000.00 $28,000
Section Subtotal $36,800
•DEMOLITION
Remove Existing Gravel and Debris 19,266 S.F.$0.25 $4,817 Remove Italian Cypress (Rootball remove)0 E.A.$300.00 $0 Section Subtotal $4,817
•EARTHWORK/GRADING
Fine Grading/soil prep 7,716 S.F.$0.75 $5,787
Section Subtotal $5,787
•CONCRETE AND PAVING
Colored Concrete Paving - 4" med. broom finish 2,195 S.F.$13.50 $29,633 Natural Color Paving - 4" etched finish 3,580 S.F.$11.50 $41,170 Cobble Paving 5,775 S.F.$28.00 $161,700
Section Subtotal $232,503
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $279,906
LANDSCAPE PLANTING
•TREES
24" Box Tree 12 EA.$325.00 $3,900
Section Subtotal $3,900
•SHRUBS
1 Gallon (30" o.c. @ 60%)857 EA.$9.50 $8,145
5 Gallon (30" o.c. @ 40%)572 EA.$30.00 $17,147
Section Subtotal $25,291
•MISCELLANEOUS
3" Shredded Mulch 7,716 S.F.$0.50 $3,858
Accent Boulders 62 EA.$350.00 $21,700
Section Subtotal $25,558
LANDSCAPE PLANTING SUBTOTAL $54,749
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ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION UNIT UNIT PRICE
Automatic Irrigation System (new planter areas)7,716 S.F.$2.75 $21,219 Stream Bubbler at Existing Deodar Cedars (4 @ Ea. Tre 36 EA.$125.00 $4,500 Mainline and Wire Sleeving at existing road pavement
(includes Street Cutting, trenching and asphalt repair)1,490 L.F.$50.00 $74,500 Section Subtotal $100,219
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SUBTOTAL $100,219
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
90 Day Maintenance Period 7,716 S.F.$0.50 $3,858
Section Subtotal $3,858
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SUBTOTAL $3,858
TOTAL $438,732
WITH 10% CONTINGENCY $482,606
35% PREVAILING WAGE $168,912
GRAND TOTAL $651,518
Cost per Square Foot 13,491 S.F.$48
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ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP
6th Street Median Retrofit Phase 1 - OPTION #2
Beaumont, California
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS
City of Beaumont
Created by: GPD
ITEM QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE ITEM COST
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
•MOBILIZATION
Traffic Control 4 MO.$1,800.00 $7,200
Toilet 4 MO.$400.00 $1,600
Project Superintendent 4 MO.$7,000.00 $28,000
Section Subtotal $36,800
•DEMOLITION
Remove Existing Gravel and Debris 13,976 S.F.$0.25 $3,494 Remove Italian Cypress (Rootball remove)0 E.A.$400.00 $0 Section Subtotal $3,494
•EARTHWORK/GRADING
Fine Grading/soil prep 3,740 S.F.$0.75 $2,805
Section Subtotal $2,805
•CONCRETE AND PAVING
Concrete Monument Sign w/ Lighting 1 ALLOW $30,000.00 $30,000 Colored Concrete Paving - 4" med. broom finish 3,465 S.F.$13.50 $46,778 3/4" Decorative Crushed Granite at 3" Depth with filter fabric 6,771 S.F.$5.50 $37,241
Section Subtotal $114,018
•UTILITIES
Domestic Water Meter 1 ALLOW $15,000.00 $15,000
Power/Conduit for Controller from Power Pole 1 ALLOW $2,000.00 $2,000 Section Subtotal $17,000
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $174,117
LANDSCAPE PLANTING
•TREES
24" Box Tree 7 EA.$325.00 $2,275
Section Subtotal $2,275
•SHRUBS
1 Gallon (30" o.c. @ 60%)416 EA.$9.50 $3,948
5 Gallon (30" o.c. @ 40%)277 EA.$30.00 $8,311
Section Subtotal $12,259
•MISCELLANEOUS
3" Shredded Mulch 3,740 S.F.$0.50 $1,870
Section Subtotal $1,870
LANDSCAPE PLANTING SUBTOTAL $16,404
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ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION UNIT UNIT PRICE
Automatic Irrigation System (new planter areas)3,740 S.F.$2.75 $10,285 Backflow 1 EA.$3,000.00 $3,000
Flow Meter 1 EA.$1,350.00 $1,350
Master Valve 1 EA.$500.00 $500
Mainline and Wire Sleeving at existing road pavement
(includes Street Cutting, trenching and asphalt repair)1,740 L.F.$50.00 $87,000 Stream Bubbler at Existing Deodar Cedars (4 @ Ea. Tre 12 EA.$125.00 $1,500 Electric Controller on Pedestal
(Electric connection by others)1 EA.$4,500.00 $4,500
Weather Sensor 1 EA.$800.00 $800
Section Subtotal $108,935
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SUBTOTAL $108,935
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
90 Day Maintenance Period 3,740 S.F.$0.50 $1,870
Section Subtotal $1,870
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SUBTOTAL $1,870
TOTAL $301,326
WITH 10% CONTINGENCY $331,458
35% PREVAILING WAGE $116,010
GRAND TOTAL $447,469
Cost per Square Foot 13,976 S.F.$32
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ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP
6th Street Median Retrofit Phase 2 - OPTION #2
Beaumont, California
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS
City of Beaumont
Created by: GPD
ITEM QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE ITEM COST
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
•MOBILIZATION
Traffic Control 4 MO.$1,800.00 $7,200
Toilet 4 MO.$400.00 $1,600
Project Superintendent 4 MO.$7,000.00 $28,000
Section Subtotal $36,800
•DEMOLITION
Remove Existing Gravel and Debris 10,400 S.F.$0.25 $2,600 Remove Italian Cypress (Rootball remove)0 E.A.$400.00 $0 Section Subtotal $2,600
•EARTHWORK/GRADING
Fine Grading/soil prep 2,920 S.F.$0.75 $2,190
Section Subtotal $2,190
•CONCRETE AND PAVING
Colored Concrete Paving - 4" med. broom finish 2,370 S.F.$13.50 $31,995 3/4" Decorative Crushed Granite at 3" Depth with filter fabric 5,110 S.F.$5.50 $28,105
Section Subtotal $60,100
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $101,690
LANDSCAPE PLANTING
•TREES
24" Box Tree 6 EA.$325.00 $1,950
Section Subtotal $1,950
•SHRUBS
1 Gallon (30" o.c. @ 60%)324 EA.$9.50 $3,082
5 Gallon (30" o.c. @ 40%)216 EA.$30.00 $6,489
Section Subtotal $9,571
•MISCELLANEOUS
3" Shredded Mulch 2,920 S.F.$0.50 $1,460
Section Subtotal $1,460
LANDSCAPE PLANTING SUBTOTAL $12,981
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ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION UNIT UNIT PRICE
Automatic Irrigation System (new planter areas)2,920 S.F.$2.75 $8,030 Stream Bubbler at Existing Deodar Cedars (4 @ Ea. Tre 4 EA.$125.00 $500 Mainline and Wire Sleeving at existing road pavement
(includes Street Cutting, trenching and asphalt repair)1,380 L.F.$50.00 $69,000 Section Subtotal $77,530
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SUBTOTAL $77,530
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
90 Day Maintenance Period 2,920 S.F.$0.50 $1,460
Section Subtotal $1,460
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SUBTOTAL $1,460
TOTAL $193,661
WITH 10% CONTINGENCY $213,027
35% PREVAILING WAGE $74,560
GRAND TOTAL $287,587
Cost per Square Foot 10,400 S.F.$28
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ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP
6th Street Median Retrofit Phase 3 - OPTION #2
Beaumont, California
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS
City of Beaumont
Created by: GPD
ITEM QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE ITEM COST
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION
•MOBILIZATION
Traffic Control 4 MO.$1,800.00 $7,200
Toilet 4 MO.$400.00 $1,600
Project Superintendent 4 MO.$7,000.00 $28,000
Section Subtotal $36,800
•DEMOLITION
Remove Existing Gravel and Debris 19,266 S.F.$0.25 $4,817 Remove Italian Cypress (Rootball remove)0 E.A.$300.00 $0 Section Subtotal $4,817
•EARTHWORK/GRADING
Fine Grading/soil prep 7,145 S.F.$0.75 $5,359
Section Subtotal $5,359
•CONCRETE AND PAVING
Colored Concrete Paving - 4" med. broom finish 5,819 S.F.$13.50 $78,557 3/4" Decorative Crushed Granite at 3" Depth with filter fabric 6,302 S.F.$5.50 $34,661
Section Subtotal $113,218
LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $160,193
LANDSCAPE PLANTING
•TREES
24" Box Tree 12 EA.$325.00 $3,900
Section Subtotal $3,900
•SHRUBS
1 Gallon (30" o.c. @ 60%)794 EA.$9.50 $7,542
5 Gallon (30" o.c. @ 40%)529 EA.$30.00 $15,878
Section Subtotal $23,420
•MISCELLANEOUS
3" Shredded Mulch 7,145 S.F.$0.50 $3,573
Section Subtotal $3,573
LANDSCAPE PLANTING SUBTOTAL $30,892
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ARCHITERRA DESIGN GROUP
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION UNIT UNIT PRICE
Automatic Irrigation System (new planter areas)7,145 S.F.$2.75 $19,649 Stream Bubbler at Existing Deodar Cedars (4 @ Ea. Tre 36 EA.$125.00 $4,500 Mainline and Wire Sleeving at existing road pavement
(includes Street Cutting, trenching and asphalt repair)1,490 L.F.$50.00 $74,500 Section Subtotal $98,649
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION SUBTOTAL $98,649
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
90 Day Maintenance Period 7,145 S.F.$0.50 $3,573
Section Subtotal $3,573
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SUBTOTAL $3,573
TOTAL $293,306
WITH 10% CONTINGENCY $322,637
35% PREVAILING WAGE $112,923
GRAND TOTAL $435,560
Cost per Square Foot 19,266 S.F.$23
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6th Street Median Retrofit All Phases
Beaumont, California
OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS
City of Beaumont
Created by: GPD
All Phases - OPTION #1 Design
Phase 1 $641,896.04
Phase 2 $435,356.79
Phase 3 $651,517.52
Total $1,728,770
All Phases - OPTION #2 Design
Phase 1 $447,468.95
Phase 2 $287,586.75
Phase 3 $435,559.74
Total $1,170,615
9/7/2020
Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Kari Mendoza, Administrative Services Director
DATE November 1, 2022
SUBJECT: Authorize Changes to Position Allocation
Description Staff and administration have been evaluating current positions, staffing levels and individual department organizational structures. The Planning Department seeks to add an additional Assistant Planner, the Transit Department seeks to add an additional Lead Bus Driver while the Police Department has been planning a reorganization due to a planned retirement.
Background and Analysis:
On June 21, 2022, Council adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022/23 budget with 212.5 full time equivalent employees. On October 4, 2022, City Council approved the first change to the position allocation table, authorizing a second Engineering Development Technician and eliminating a Community Services Coordinator for Public Works.
The Planning Department presented the need for an additional Assistant Planner position at the October 25, 2022, Budget Workshop and Financial Update. This position is necessary to keep up with the needs of the department, assisting businesses, developers, and homeowners with various projects in the community.
The Transit Department is currently authorized one Lead Bus Driver position and two Bus Driver II positions. The department proposes the elimination of the Bus Driver II positions and creation of one additional Bus Driver Lead position. This will allow the department to assign them to opposite shifts allowing for more afternoon evening and weekend coverage. Both positions share the same pay scale range therefore it does not require a budget amendment at this time.
During the budget process the Police Department proposed an organizational chart to be considered during the current FY pending a planned retirement. The department has proposed the elimination of the Deputy Chief along with one Police Lieutenant to create two Police Captain positions. Currently there are three Police Lieutenant positions, two will remain. This reorganization was factored into the current personnel budget for the police department and does not require a budget amendment.
Fiscal Impact:
The Police Department salary adjustments have been captured in the FY 2023 budget process. The Assistant Planner position requires a budget adjustment of $70,000 which was discussed at the October 25, 2022, Budget Workshop and Finance Update.
Recommended Action:
Approve the additional Assistant Planner, position number AP02.
Approve the elimination of two Bus Driver II positions, BDII -01 and BDII02.
Approve the addition of one Lead Bus Driver position, LBD-02.
Approve the elimination of one Deputy Chief, position number DC01.
Approve the elimination of one Police Lieutenant position, position number PL01, PL02 or PL03.
Approve the addition of two Police Captains, position number PCA01 and PCA02.
Attachments:
A. Planning Organizational Chart
B. Transit Department Organization Chart
C. Police Department Organization Chart
D. Uniform Compensation Plan
Deputy City
Manager
Planning
Manager
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Planner (2)Page 616 of 628
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES DIRECTOR
Transit Manager
Management Analyst Lead Bus Drivers (2)
Bus Drivers
(16)
Customer Service
Coordinator
Vehicle Maintenance
Supervisor
Mechanics (4)
Nov 2022
BEAUMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Operations Captain
Public Safety
Dispatchers
(8)
Chief of Police
Citizen
Volunteers
(varies)
Explorers
(varies)
Patrol
Sergeant
Dayshift
Detective Sergeant
Detectives (3)
GIT Detective
(1)
Property &
Evidence (1.5)
Business Liaison
Officer (1)
Support
Services
(4)
School Resource
Officer (2)
Investigations
Lieutenant
Operations
Lieutenant
Corporal
s MET Officers
(3)
Cadets
Part-time (3)
Part-time
Public Safety
Dispatchers
(2)
RAID
Detective (1)
PACT Detective
(1)
MET Team
Sergeant
Dispatch
Lead
(1)
COPPS / Admin
Sergeant
Traffic Officer (4)
Animal Control
(2)
Patrol
Officers
(3)
GTF Detective
(1)
Support
Services
Supervisor
CSO
Corporal (1)
Homeless Liaison
Officer (1)
K-9 Officer
(1)
Admin Sergeant / PSB Support Services Captain
Crime Analyst (.5)
Swing Shifts (2)
CSO
Administrative Services Manager / PIO
Backgrounds, Training,
and CCW’s
Corporal Corporal Corporal
Patrol
Officers
(3)
Patrol
Officers
(3)
Patrol
Officers
(3)
Patrol
Sergeant
Nightshift
Patrol
Sergeant
Nightshift
Patrol
Sergeant
Dayshift
Swing Shifts (2)
CSO
K-9 Officer
(1)
Staff Report
TO: City Council
FROM: Sean Thuilliez, Chief of Police
DATE November 1, 2022
SUBJECT: Downtown Homeless Intervention Program
Description Proposed plan for a Homeless Intervention Pilot Program Background and Analysis:
The Beaumont Police Department has designed a pilot program to provide additional patrol as a part of a strategic partnership with the downtown business community.
Providing focused and intentional enforcement of transient -related crimes is essential to achieving effective results. Deploying teams of officers on overtime, dedicated to transient enforcement efforts will reinforce the City’s position on keeping the downtown district safe and sustainable.
Teams of two officers will be deployed during strategic and alternating hours to educate, deter or arrest transients during times of criminal activity.
The deployment schedule will primarily be focused during the evening and early morning hours while the transients are trespassing by sleeping on private property or ingesting narcotics. Using officers on overtime, their efforts will not be interrupted by their other responsibilities, allowing them to remain focused on patrolling the downtown district.
During the budget discussion on October 25th, staff recommended, and Council conceptually approved $50,000 of unprogrammed fund balance to provide funding for this pilot program. The formal budget adjustment approval is included in the public hearing on tonight’s agenda.
To finalize the pilot program, staff is providing the following information:
Using the average Police Officer overtime rate of $75/hr.
Total hours: 665
$75/hr rate: $50,000
Team: 2 Officers
Shifts: 4-5 hours
Frequency: 2 times per week
Length: 40 weeks
Fiscal Impact:
The fiscal impact of $50,000 is included in the budget adjustment public hearing and will be added to the Police Department budget for FY23.
Recommended Action:
Authorize the downtown homeless intervention program as outlined above.
Attachments:
A. Boundary map of Downtown Business District
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT BEAT
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T h i s p r o j e c t w a s i d e n t i f i ed a n d a d d e d t o t h e C I P B u d g e t i n 2 0 2 0 . A p r o j e c t s t u d y r e p o r t w a s c o m p l et e d i n 2 0 0 9 . C u r r e n t l y a r e q u e s t f o r p r op o s a l (R F P ) f o r t h e P A E D w i l l b e r e l e as e d i n l a t e 2 0 2 2 /e a r l y 2 02 3 .T h e P A E D t a k e s 2 4 m o n t h s . D e s i g n a n d E n g i n e e r i n g w i l l n e e d t o be c o m p le t e d a f t e r t h a t , t h e n t he p r o j e c t w i l l g o o u t t o b i d f o r c o n s t r u c t i o n . F u n d i n g f o r c o n s tr u c t i o n i s s ti l l b e i n g i d e n t i f i ed .
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SALES TAX BY MAJOR BUSINESS GROUP*Allocation aberrations have been adjusted to reflect sales activity Business
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Industry
County
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Pools
General
Consumer
Goods
Building
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Construction
Fuel and
Service
Stations
Restaurants
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Autos
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Food
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Drugs
TOP 25 PRODUCERSCITY OF BEAUMONT HIGHLIGHTS
Published by HdL Companies in Fall 2022
SALES TAX UPDATE
CITY OF BEAUMONT
2Q 2022 (APRIL - JUNE)
1st Street Arco
84 Lumber Co
Amazon Com Services
Amazon MFA
Beaumont Gas Mart
Beaumont RV
Beaumont Service Station
Best Buy
Big Tex Trailers
Carson Trailer
Grove 76
Home Depot
Icon Health & Fitness
In N Out Burger
Ionics Incorporated
Kohls
Mayas Chevron
Oak Valley 76
Oak Valley Chevron
Pacific Manufactured Homes
Raising Cane’s
Ross
Stater Bros
USA Gas
Walmart Supercenter
Beaumont’s receipts from April through
June were 295.1% above the second
sales period in 2021. Excluding reporting
aberrations, actual sales were up
297.1%.
Many of the economic challenges
currently in place, including inflation
and ongoing interest rate increases by
the federal reserve remain in place.
Additionally, more expensive mortgage
rates are beginning to slow housing sales,
which will have a negative impact on the
building and construction and general
consumer goods sectors by weakening
the demand for appliances, furnishings,
and other related products.
The City’s largest sector, business
-industry, including light industrial
printers, experienced the largest
increase this quarter.
Most of the factors in the fuel and
service stations sector, including regular
and diesel pump and oil barrel prices,
and consumer demand were strong, and
this generated revenue from service
stations.
Tax revenue in the autos-transportation
industry, including Beaumont’s trailers
and RV dealers, is continuing to grow;
although this quarter’s rate of growth is
slowing compared to the preceding year
amid the rebound from the pandemic.
Receipts from contractors, food-drugs,
and the state and county pools were
also up.
A reduction in returns from building
materials, home furnishings, electronic
appliance stores, quick service
restaurants, and leisure/entertainment
combined to partially offset the overall
quarterly gain.
TOTAL:$ 7,674,626
297.1% 12.3% 10.1%
COUNTY STATE
BEAUMONT
2Q2022
TOP NON-CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS TYPES
Q2 '22*
BeaumontBusiness Type Change Change ChangeCountyHdL State
36.4%33.4%40.8% 315.5 Service Stations
2.9%6.7%-3.7% 271.7 Building Materials
5.2%1.4%-5.0% 152.4 Quick-Service Restaurants
-3.2%1.1%14.3% 139.9 Trailers/RVs
-0.8%-3.1%-2.6% 74.7 Electronics/Appliance Stores
5.3%8.2%3.1% 73.7 Grocery Stores
13.9%18.9%48.5% 60.2 Contractors
17.3%12.1%7.6% 57.4 Casual Dining
11.8%-9.9%-52.7% 50.7 Light Industrial/Printers
4.2%-0.9%0.1% 34.5 Specialty Stores
*Allocation aberrations have been adjusted to reflect sales activity *In thousands of dollars
REVENUE BY BUSINESS GROUP
Beaumont This Fiscal Year*
7%
Cons.Goods
13%
Others
14%
Pools
5%
Building
62%
Bus./Ind.*ADJUSTED FORECONOMIC DATA
SALES TAX UPDATECITY OF BEAUMONT2Q 2022
STATEWIDE RESULTS
Local one cent sales and use tax for
sales occurring April through June was
10% higher than the same quarter one
year ago after adjusting for accounting
anomalies and back payments from
previous quarters. These returns mark
the sixth consecutive quarter of double-
digit growth since the pandemic periods
in 2020, with the July-June 2022 fiscal
year up 15%.
Commuters returning to offices
combined with the Russia-Ukraine
conflict continuing to put upward
pressure on oil prices and left
Californians facing the highest average
price per gallon on record resulting in
fuel and service station receipts 42%
higher than last year. While statewide
fuel consumption still trails 2019 levels,
local gas prices are expected to remain
high until after the summer blend period.
Led by consumer’s desire to dine out,
a steady rise in tourism and business
travel, higher menu prices and great
weather, the restaurant sector continues
to flourish. Theme parks, entertainment
venues and hotels showed the strongest
growth with casual dining establishments
remaining solid, a trend likely to remain
through 2022.
The automobile sector experienced
modest gains for new car dealers and
rental car vendors, however sales of
used autos and leasing activity has
begun to cool. Brands prioritizing full
electric and hybrid models still appear to
be the most attractive with consumers,
however increased financing rates may
cause even their activity to dampen.
Tight inventories that contributed to
dramatic price increases over the last
18 months are also showing signs of
loosening as newer models are released
in greater numbers.
General consumer goods categories saw
steady returns largely propped up by
retailers also selling fuel. In comparison
with the prior year when consumers were
buying merchandise at a record pace, the
current returns from apparel and jewelry
stores grew moderately with home
furnishings showing a slight decrease.
With new housing starts accelerating
and residential and commercial property
values rising, construction contractors
remain busy. Lumber prices have
softened from prior year highs leaving
material suppliers with modest gains,
however electrical, plumbing and energy
suppliers boosted building sector
results. Increased investment in capital
equipment remains an important area
of growth for county pool allocations,
especially as online spending for general
consumer goods begins to flatten as
consumers return to in-store shopping.
Overall, higher priced goods through
periods of consistent demand have
led to economic inflation. The Federal
Reserve Board’s recent actions to curb
inflation are anticipated to put downward
pressure on auto sales, building materials
and financed general consumer goods,
resulting in slower growth by year end
and into 2023.