1 CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
December 17, 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
_____________________________________________________________________ A. CALL TO ORDER at 5:00pm
Present: Mayor Lara, Mayor Pro Tem Voigt, Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Fenn
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
B.1 Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Manager
To be continued after open session.
B.2 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Potential Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):
Two Potential Cases.
No reportable action.
C. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
2 REGULAR SESSION
D. CALL TO ORDER at 6:21 p.m.
Present: Mayor Lara, Mayor Pro Tem Voigt, Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Fenn
Report out from Closed Session: See above
Action on any Closed Session Items: None
Action of any Requests for Excused Absence: City Clerk Morgan Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Adjustments to the Agenda: None
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: None
E. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS /
CORRESPONDENCE
E.1 California Public Policy Group - Update on Past Legislative Session
F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
None
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.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Council Member Martinez
To approve the Consent Calendar
G.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
November 29, 2024
December 6, 2024
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated December 3, 2024.
G.3 Accept Public Improvements and Exonerate Maintenance Bond
3 Maintenance bond exoneration for street improvements associated with Cherry Ave from Oak Valley Parkway to Cougar Way (Sundance) and Traffic Signal improvements associated with Parcel Map No. 36426.
Accept the public improvements, authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Acceptance, and authorize staff to issue a bond exoneration letter for maintenance bonds for (Project / Bond Number / Improvement):
• Cherry Ave from Oak Valley to Cougar Way (Sundance) / 929598708-M / Street
• Parcel Map No. 36426 / 107736393 / Traffic Signal
G.4 FY 2024 Popular Annual Financial Report
Receive and file the City’s Fiscal Year End 2024 Popular Annual Financial Report.
Receive and file the City’s Fiscal Year End 2024 Popular Annual Financial Report.
G.5 Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Report of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Audit and Results
Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Comprehensive Report and associated reports.
G.6 FY 2025-2026 Budget Timeline
Review and provide direction on proposed FY 2025-2026 budget timeline.
Receive and file.
H. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
Beaumont Youth Council Report Out
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
I.1 Proposed Ordinance to Update Participation in the TUMF Program; Resolution Adopting A TUMF Schedule
Ordinance and Resolution to adopt the 2024 Nexus Study and Fee Schedule for TUMF.
Public Hearing opened at 6:47 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:47 p.m.
4 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Council Member Fenn
To w aive the full reading and approve by title only, “An Ordinance of the City of Beaumont Amending and Superseding Ordinance No. 1091 to Update Participation in the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program”; and,
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Amending the Applicable Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Applicable to all Developments in the City of Beaumont.”
Approved by a unanimous vote
I.2 Consideration of PLAN2024-0130 for an Automobile for Hire Operation Permit for an ambulance service at 875 West Fourth Street located within the City of Beaumont
A request to operate an Automobile for Hire operation for Advantage Ambulance, Inc. located at 875 West Fourth Street in the City of Beaumont.
Public Hearing opened at 6:50 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:50 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Council Member Martinez
To a pprove the PLAN2024-1030 Auto for Hire Application for Advantage Ambulance, Inc. to operate in the City of Beaumont.
I.3 Continuation of a Public Hearing of Request to Appeal Notice of Finding Under Development Agreement
Tri Pointe Homes has requested an appeal of the City Manager’s Notice of Finding Under Development Agreement dated August 17, 2004.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Mayor Lara
To continue the Request to Appeal Notice of Finding Under Development Agreement dated August 17, 2004, to the City Council Meeting of January 21, 2025.
Approved by a unanimous vote
5 J. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J.1 Appointments to City Commission, Committees and Board Appointments to Planning Commission, Financial and Audit Committee, Economic Development Committee and Board of Administrative Appeals.
Nomination to appoint current seat holders Carlos Cueva and Philip Southard to the Planning Commission
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Fenn
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
To appoint Allen Koblin to the Planning Commission.
Approved by a unanimous vote
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Council Member Fenn
To appoint Cesar Marrufo to the Economic Development Committee.
Approved by a 4-1 vote
Noes: White
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Fenn
To appoint DeJeanne Taylor and Ron Rader to the Economic Development Committee
Approved by a unanimous vote
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
To Appoint Joseph Mathews to the Economic Development Seat Approved by a unanimous vote
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Mayor Lara
To appoint Richard Bennecke and Jason Doyle to the Economic Development Committee
Approved by a 3-2 vote
Noes: White, Voigt
6 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Mayor Lara
To appoint Kathleen Billinger as an Alternate to the Economic Development Committee
Approved by a unanimous vote
Consensus to open the application period for the other vacant Alternate seat.
Consensus to readvertise for the Financial and Audit Committee.
J.2 Relocation and Replacement of the Welcome to Beaumont Electronic Billboard Sign Located at 1691 East Sixth Street (APN: 419-180-025) in the Local Commercial (LC) Zone
Consideration of application PLAN2024-0108.
Motion by Council Member Voigt
Second by Mayor Fenn
To a pprove PLAN2024-0108 relocation and replacement of the Welcome to Beaumont Electronic Billboard.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.3 Award Professional Services Agreements with IMEG to Provide Facility Condition Assessments for 500 Grace Avenue and 105 Sixth Street – Capital Improvement Project CD-03
Award contracts for a term of one year to IMEG to provide facility condition assessments for 500 Grace Avenue and 105 Sixth Street.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Lara
To a ward Professional Services Agreements with IMEG for a term of one year to provide facility conditions assessments for 500 Grace Avenue and 105 Sixth Street at the fixed rates in the attached proposals.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.4 Award a Professional Services Agreement to SKM Engineering LLC for SCADA Programming and System Integration Services for Wastewater Facilities SCADA programming and system integration services for Wastewater Facilities.
7 Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Voigt
To a ward a Professional Services Agreement to SKM Engineering LLC for SCADA programming and system integration for wastewater facilities in an amount not to exceed $75,000.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.5 Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Special Education Vocational Education Program
Transition Partnership Program/Work Ability.
Motion by Mayor Fenn
Second by Council Member Martinez
To a uthorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Riverside County Superintendent of School and Riverside County Office of Education.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.6 Approval of Grant Agreement for the Second Street Extension City Council approval is requested for the FY 2024 Community Project Funding (CPF) Grant Agreement between the City of Beaumont and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This agreement provides $1,000,000 in federal funding to support the Second Street Extension Project.
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Council Member Voigt
To a pprove Grant Agreement No. B-24-CP-CA-0317 and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the agreement and related documentation necessary to implement the grant.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.7 Right-of-way Acceptance for Veile Avenue
A resolution of the City of Beaumont accepting right-of-way for Veile Avenue as part of the conditions of approval for Hidden Canyon Industrial Park, Parcel Map No. 36426 (Project).
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Fenn
To w aive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Accepting Right-of-Way for Veile Avenue”.
8 Approved by a unanimous vote
J.8 Mayoral Appointments to Various Boards, Commissions and Committees Annual appointments to City Council Members to City and outside agency boards, commissions and committees.
Riverside Transit Agency *
A collaboration of cities within the County of Riverside to discuss transportation within the County.
Representative – Fenn
Alternate Representative - Lara
Meets the fourth Thursday of the month @ 2:00pm
1825 Third Street, Board Room, Riverside
Transportation Now *
Regional meeting of Transit providers and community advocates to discuss regional transit issues
Representative – Fenn
Alternate Representative - Voigt
Meets the first Thursday of the month @ 12 noon
550 E 6th St, City Hall, Beaumont
Riverside County Transportation Commission*
Oversees transportation capital projects in the Western Riverside County.
Representative – White
Alternate Representative - Fenn
Meets the Second Wednesday of the month at 9:30am
4080 Lemon Street, First Floor
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority * A joint powers authority for the purpose of acquiring, administering, operating and maintaining land and facilities for ecosystem conservation
9 Board Member – Martinez
Alternate Board Member - Lara
Meets the first Monday of the month at 12:30pm
4080 Lemon Street, First Floor
Beaumont Cherry Valley Parks and Recreation District
Operates parks and recreation centers in the Beaumont/Cherry Valley Area Liaison – Voigt
Alternate Liaison - Martinez
Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 5:00pm
390 W. Oak Valley Pkwy, Beaumont
Beaumont Cherry Valley Water District
Water distribution for the Beaumont, Cherry Valley and a portion of Calimesa Liaison – Martinez
Alternate Liaison - White
Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm
560 Magnolia Ave, Beaumont
Beaumont Unified School District
Meeting for the Board of Trustees to discuss topics within the district.
Liaison – White
Alternate Liaison - Voigt
Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm 350 W. Brookside Ave, Beaumont
Legislative Liaison
Representation of Beaumont at Sacramento and Washington DC events.
Representative – Lara
Alternate Representative – Voigt
10 Collaborative Agency
A joint meeting between agencies within the City to collaborate on events and issues, initially started as an emergency operations agency.
Representative – Voigt
Alternate Representative – Martinez
Meets the first Wednesday every two months at 5:00 p.m.
City Manager and Mayor’s Breakfast
A joint meeting between the Mayors and City Mangers of Banning, Beaumont, Morongo, Calimesa and Riverside County Supervisor.
Mayor Lara Representative
City Manager, Elizabeth Gibbs – Representative
Meets the first Thursday of the month at 7:00am
Eastern Riverside County Interoperable Communications Authority (ERICA) Joint Powers authority of cities regarding radio communications Representative – Voigt
Kari Mendoza – Board Member Meets on the even months at 2:00 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, City Hall, Cathedral City
Southern California Association of Governments*
Joint Powers Authority under State Law to address regional issues Representative – Martinez
Alternate - Voigt
Meets on the first Thursday of the month
818 West 7th Street, 12th Floor, Los Angeles
League of California Cities
Association of California City Officials to combine resources and information to influence policy
11 Voting Delegate – White
Alternate – Fenn
Rotating locations
Memorial Committee
Committee to oversee the City memorials (i.e Police and Fire Memorial, Veteran’s Memorial)
Committee Member – Martinez
Alternate Committee Member – Voigt
Meets on an as-needed basis
550 E 6th St, City Hall, Beaumont
Financial and Audit Committee
Promotes enhanced fiscal responsibility, accountability, integrity and transparency.
Committee Member/Council Member – Fenn
Committee Member/Council Member - Martinez
Meets the fourth Monday on a quarterly basis at 6:00pm
550 E 6th St, City Hall, Beaumont
Economic Development Committee
Evaluate and provide advice and recommendations to the City Council concerning Economic Development matters.
Committee Member/Council Member – Voigt
Committee Member/Council Member - Martinez
Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 4:00pm
550 E 6th St, City Hall, Beaumont
Western Riverside Council of Governments*
Comprised of cities in Riverside County to discuss regional issues Committee Member/Council Member – Lara
Alternate Member/Council Member – Voigt
Meets the first Monday of the month at 2:00pm
12 4080 Lemon St, County of Riverside Administrative Building, Riverside
Water Re-Use Ad-Hoc 2x2 Committee
Collaborative meeting with the Beaumont Cherry Valley Water District to discuss logistics of re-use water from the Treatment Plant
Committee Member/Council Member – White
Committee Member/Council Member - Martinez
BCVWD Board Member
BCVWD Board Member
Meets on an as needed basis
550 E 6th ST., City Hall, Beaumont
Passcom
Board Member – Fenn
Alternate Board Member - Lara
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 8:30am
Four Seasons Meeting Room at Main Clubhouse
Beaumont Basin Watermaster Board
Liaison - White
Meets on the 1st Wednesday of even months at 10:00 am
560 Magnolia Ave. Beaumont
Youth Council
Council Member - Martinez
Alternate – Voigt
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (September – June) at 4:00pm 550 E 6th Street Beaumont City Hall
Policy on Land Use (PLUS) Committee
Council Member – White
Council Member – Lara
13 Meets as needed
550 E 6th Street Beaumont City Hall
Cherry Festival
To be a point of contact for the Cherry Festival Assoc and attend meetings as necessary
Liaison – White
Alternate - Voigt
Meets on the first Wednesday of each month (weekly in May) 1310 Oak Valley Parkway (CRC)
San Gorgonio Pass Regional Water Alliance
Collaborative committee to manage water resources on a regional scale Liaison - Fenn
Meets the fourth Wednesday every other month at 5:00pm
99 East Ramsey St., Banning
San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency
Board of elected directors to discuss regional water needs
Liaison – White
Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. 1210 Beaumont Ave
Beaumont Library District
To be the point of contact for the Board of Trustees and attend meetings as necessary
Liaison – Voigt
Alternate – Martinez
Meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 125 E. 8th Street
Parks and Recreation Committee
14 To discuss the Parks Master Plan and park uses throughout the City Council Member - White
Alternate – Lara
Meets on the fourth Monday on a quarterly basis at 4:00 p.m. 550 E 6th St, City Hall, Beaumont
HR Sub-Committee
Meets on an as-needed basis for employee MOU negotiations.
Council Member – Martinez
Council Member - Voigt
Meets at City Hall
Pass Area Traffic 2x2x2 Ad Hoc
Meets on an as-needed basis for Truck Route discussions
Council Member – Voigt
Council Member - Fenn
J.9 Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of November 2024 City Attorney Pinkney recused for this item
Motion by Council Member Voigt
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Lara
Approve invoices in the amount of $93,722.90
Approved by a unanimous vote
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 M.1 Treasurer Reports - November 2024
N. CITY CLERK REPORT
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
15 P. CITY MANAGER REPORT
P.1 2024-2025 Strategic Plan Update
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Assessment for the need for additional community center(s) (April) • Annexation Agreement with the County (Future)
• Pennsylvania at First Street Signal (January)
• City Sponsored Candidate Forum (February)
• Revisit Sanctuary City Definition and Clarification (April) • Review Home Based Business Requirements (February)
- Review Planning Commission Ordinance
R. COUNCIL REPORTS
Fenn - Attended the Pass EDA event and the light parade Martinez- Attended the PLUS committee meeting, Youth Council, Fire Explorer dinner, was reappointed to the Cal Cities Quality Control committee.
White - Attended Shop with a Cop, Pass EDA event, light parade, Fire Explorer dinner and gave a report out from RCTC
Voigt - Attended the Economic Development Committee and light parade Lara - Attended the Blizzard Bash, thanked staff for the downtown lights and thanked fire for the Spark of Love drive.
Adjournment to Continued Closed Session
S. CONTINUED CLOSED SESSION
T.1 Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Manager
No reportable action
T. ADJOURNMENT at 11:09 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 Tu esday January 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.
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