1 CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
February 21, 2023
Closed Session: 5:00 PM Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM
550 E. Sixth Street, Beaumont, CA
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REGULAR SESSION
A. CALL TO ORDER at 6:01 p.m.
Present: Mayor Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem Fenn, Council Member Lara, Council Member Voigt, Council Member White
Action of any Requests for Excused Absence: None
Pledge of Allegiance
Adjustments to the Agenda: None
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS /
CORRESPONDENCE
B.1 Recognition of Officers’ Actions During a “Deputy Down” Call
C. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
No comments
D. 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 Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Lara
To approve the Consent Calendar
D.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
January 26, 2023
February 6, 2023
February 13, 2023
D.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated February 7, 2023.
D.3 City Council Annual Review of Professional Services Contract List Active list of contracts for professional services for review, per Municipal Code 3.02.070.
Receive and file.
D.4 Determination of Use Per Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 17.02.020 Determination of use for a “Cigar Lounge” as required per Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 17.02.020.
Concur with staff’s determination of use for cigar lounges as presented in the staff report.
D.5 Determination of Use per Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 17.02.020 Determination of use for “Axe Throwing” per Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 17.02.020.
Concur with staff’s determination of use for Axe Throwing as presented in the staff report.
D.6 Final Approval of Tract Map No 32850
Approve Tract Map No. 32850 and Accept Security Agreement for Street, Sewer, and Storm Drain Improvements and Survey Monuments.
Approve Tract Map No. 32850 as it is in substantial conformance with the approved tentative map, and
Authorize the City Manager to accept security agreements and liens for street, sewer, and storm drain improvements and survey monuments.
D.7 Request for Approval to Purchase PSEC Communications Equipment Request for approval to purchase four (4) PSEC compatible communications consolettes with required accessories.
3 Approve $ 60,589.95 in CIP Fund expenditures to purchase four (4) PSEC-compatible communications consolettes and two SAR-A routers with power adapters.
D.8 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Fiscal Year 2022 Interlocal Agreement
Request to approve the Interlocal Agreement with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department to receive JAG grant funding to purchase two (2) electric patrol bicycles.
Authorize staff to apply for the FY 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program, and
Authorize City Council to enter into an interlocal agency agreement between the Riverside County Sherriff’s Department and the City of Beaumont to seek JAG funds for FY 2022.
D.9 Authorize Lease and Maintenance Contract Extension with Konica Minolta The Albert A. Chatigny Sr. Community Center has requested a new copy, scan and fax machine that can meet the demands of the community center services and recreation programs.
Authorize lease and maintenance contract extension with Konica Minolta.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
E.1 Public Hearing and Consideration of Approval of a Resolution for the Second Amendment of the City’s FY22/23-FY26/27 Capital Improvement Plan
Adoption of resolution to amend the five-year FY23-27 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Public Hearing opened at 6:11 p.m.
Public Hearing closed at 6:11 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Martinez
Second by Council Member Lara
Hold a Public Hearing, and
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, "A Resolution of the City Council of Beaumont Amending the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2022/2023-2026/2027 and Related Prior Year CIP Project List.”
4 Approved by a unanimous vote
E.2 Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.02 of the Beaumont Municipal Code – Procurement of Professional Services Adoption of an ordinance amending Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter
3.02. City Attorney John Pinkney recused himself of this item due to the nature of the ordinance and being a professional service of the City.
Public Hearing opened at 6:15 p.m.
Public Hearing closed at 6:15 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member White
Hold a Public Hearing, and
Waive the full reading and approve the first reading by title only. “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Amending Chapter 3.02 to the City of Beaumont Municipal Code.” Approved by a unanimous vote
F. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
F.1 Award a Professional Services Agreement to David Turch and Associates for Federal Lobbying Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $87,000 Annually
Professional Services Contract Award to David Turch and Associates for Federal lobbying services in an amount not to exceed $7,250 per month.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Jessica Voigt
Award a professional services agreement for federal lobbying services for a term of five (5) years to David Turch and Associates in an amount not-to-exceed $7,250 per month/ $87,000 annually.
Approved by a unanimous vote
F.2 FY2022-2023 Mid-Year CIP Budget Amendment
Review and approve the FY2022-2023 mid-year budget amendment.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Fenn
5 Review and approve FY2022-2023 Mid-Year CIP Budget
Amendments.
Approved by a unanimous vote
F.3 Approve a Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $1,495,343.59 to Creative Bus Sales for the Procurement of Two CNG Type H El Dorado National EZ Rider II Buses – Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. T-15 CIP Project No. T-15
Motion by Jessica Voigt
Second by Mayor Martinez
Approve the procurement of two CNG Type H El Dorado National EZ Rider II buses from Creative Buse Sales and Authorize City Staff to issue a Purchase Order in an amount not to exceed $1,495,343.59 allocated to CIP Project No. T-15, GL 760-0000-1625-0000.
Approved by a unanimous vote
F.4 Approve Public Works Agreement and a Purchase Order for Jaynes Brothers Construction for the Demolition and Installation of a New Playground at Three Rings Ranch Park – Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. P-13 in an Amount Not to Exceed $43,746.40
Purchase order for playground demolition and installation and authorization to execute Public Works Agreement for CIP No. P-13.
Motion by Mayor Martinez
Second by Council Member White
Approve the Purchase Order for Jaynes Brothers Construction in the amount of $43,746.40, and
Authorize the mayor to execute the Public Works Agreement for playground installation services for CIP No. P-13.
Approved by a unanimous vote
F.5 Discussion and Determination of Power of Appointment of an Alternate Member to a Voting Seat
Determination of authorized power of appointment to a voting seat on the Economic Development Committee.
Direction to revise the policy and procedure to allow for the committee to appoint an alternate to a voting seat in the order nominated by Council and bring policy back for adoption.
6 Discuss and provide direction to staff.
F.6 Proposed Cancellation of the Regular City Council Meeting Scheduled for July 4, 2023
Cancel the Regular City Council meeting scheduled for July 4, 2023, in celebration of the nation’s Federal holiday – Independence Day Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Lara
Discuss and direction to cancel the regular City Council meeting of July 4, 2023.
Approved by a unanimous vote
F.7 Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of January 2023 Motion by Mayor Martinez
Second by Council Member Lara
Approve invoices in the amount of $84,418.88.
Approved by a unanimous vote
G. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
H. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Announcement of business incentive program.
Next Business Meeting to be March 29th.
I. CITY TREASURER REPORT
J. CITY CLERK REPORT
K. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
L. CITY MANAGER REPORT
L.1 Parks Update February 2023
L.2 Transportation Update Feb 2023
L.3 Pennsylvania Widening Project Update
L.4 City of Beaumont Community Events of 2023
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Discussion of sending Council representatives for lobbying.
N. COUNCIL REPORTS
7 White - Spoke in support of the business cards with QR code for business incentives.
Voigt - Thanked staff for project flyers.
Lara - Thanked the City of Banning for their assistance in a force main leak.
Fenn - Thanked Congressman Ruiz for meeting with himself and the Mayor.
Martinez - Gave a report out of the meeting with Congressman Ruiz, attended Career Day at Three Rings Ranch Elementary, attended the inaugural Youth Council Meeting, Riverside County Mayor's meeting, the Environmental Quality Meeting, meeting with the County Supervisor, and the RCA Meeting.
O. ADJOURNMENT at 7:21 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 March 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.