1 CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
February 4, 2025
Closed Session: 5:00 PM Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM
550 E. Sixth Street, Beaumont, CA
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CLOSED SESSION
A. CALL TO ORDER at 5:01 p.m.
Present: Mayor Lara, Mayor Pro Tem Voigt, Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Fenn
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
B.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Jesse Gomez v. City of Beaumont et. al., United States District Ct., Central Dist. of Ca. Case No. 5:24-cv-02609-SP
No reportable action.
B.2 Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Manager
To be continued after open session.
B.3 Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
Agency designated representatives: Council Members Julio Martínez and David Fenn.
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager.
To be continued after open session.
2 C. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR SESSION
D. CALL TO ORDER at 6:24 p.m.
Mayor Lara, Mayor Pro Tem Voigt, Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Fenn
Report out from Closed Session
Action on any Closed Session Items
Action of any Requests for Excused Absence
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Adjustments to the Agenda: Move J11 after Public Hearings. Table Item J6 to Feb 18, 2025.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
E. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS /
CORRESPONDENCE
F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
No comments
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are taken as one action item unless an item is pulled for further discussion here or at the end of action items. Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Council Member Martinez
To approve the Consent Calendar
Approved by unanimous vote
G.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
January 16, 2025
3 January 25, 2025
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated January 21, 2025.
G.3 FY2024-2025 2nd Quarter Cash and Investment Report
Quarter cash and investment report.
Receive and file report.
H. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
No report
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
I.1 PLAN2024-0158 Beaumont Municipal Code Amendment to Chapter
17.02.030 & 17.02.070 Plot Plans
Public hearing and consideration of proposed amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 17.02 “Administration and Enforcement”, more specifically Chapter 17.02.070 “Plot Plans”.
Public Hearing opened at 6:30 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:35 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Council Member Fenn
Hold a Public Hearing; and,
Waive the first full reading and approve by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, amending Chapter 17.02 ‘Administration and Enforcement’, Section 17.02.030 Table 17.02-1 and Section 17.02.070, of the Beaumont Municipal Code”.
Approved by a unanimous vote
I.2 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution for the Third Amendment to the City’s Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan Approval of Resolution to amend the five-year FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
4 Public Hearing opened at 6:38 p.m.
No comment
Public Hearing closed at 6:48 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Council Member Martinez
Hold a Public Hearing; and
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Amending the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2025-2029”.
Approved by a unanimous vote
I.3 Public Hearing of Request to Appeal Notice of Finding Under Development Agreement - Update of Rescission
Tri Pointe Homes had previously requested an appeal of the City Manager’s Notice of Finding Under Development Agreement dated August 17, 2004.
Public Hearing closed at 6:54 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Close the public hearing with no discussion.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J.11 Adopt the Resolution to Provide a Development Impact Fee Waiver for the Beaumont Library District Expansion NEWC2024-0005
Adopting the resolution to waive the Development Impact Fees (DIF) for the Beaumont Library District to support their planned expansion of an existing structure (NEWC2024-0005).
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Council Member White
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of The City of Beaumont Authorizing the Waiver of Development Impact Fees (DIF) For The Beaumont Library District Expansion Project”.
5 with an amendment of striking out the breakdown in the resolution and increase the max amount to $200,000.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.1 Adoption of Sponsorship Packet
To request approval for the sponsorship packet that outlines opportunities, benefits, and ways businesses, organizations, and individuals can sponsor city programs and events.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Adopt the sponsorship packet and direct staff to begin marketing.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.2 Deductive Change Order No. 1 to Contract with Weka, Inc., Amendment No. 1 to PSA with Webb Associates, and Notice of Completion for the Mesa Lift Station 16” Force Main Project (CIP WW-09)
Approval of Deductive Change Order No. 1 to Contract with Weka, Inc. in the Amount of $(87,182.29), Amendment No. 1 to PSA with Webb Associates, and Notice of Completion (NOC) for the Mesa Lift Station 16” Force Main Project (Project).
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Fenn
Approve Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Weka Inc. for the Mesa Lift Station 16” Force Main Project in the deductive amount of $(87,182.29), approve Amendment No. 1 to the PSA for Webb Associates in an amount not to exceed of $12,500.00, and authorize the Mayor to execute a Notice of Completion for the Mesa Lift Station 16” Force Main Project.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.3 Approval of Final Lease Payment for Police Radios
Approve the requisition to complete the final payment for the Motorola Police Department radios in the amount of $191,072.96.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Martinez
Approve the requisition to make the final lease payment to Motorola for the CIP PS-04 Police Radio Project in the amount of $191,072.96.
6 Approved by a unanimous vote
J.4 FY2024-2025 Mid-Year Budget Report
Receive and file FY2024-2025 mid-year budget report.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Receive and file the FY2024-25 midyear budget report and approve attached budget amendments.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.5 First Amendment to Extend the Professional Services Agreement for Dudek to Provide Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Services Related to the Maximum Benefit Monitoring Program
Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring Services
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Martinez
Approve the First Amendment of an Agreement to Extend the existing contract for professional services with Dudek to provide groundwater and surface monitoring in the amount not to exceed $57,165, for a four-year total of $218,895.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.6 Request To Approve Service Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management
To improve fleet acquisition and outfitting efficiency by approving the utilization of Enterprise Fleet Management’s services.
Item tabled to February 18, 2025
J.7 PLAN2025-0176 General Plan Annual Progress Report and General Plan Chapter 12 Implementation Update
An update on the progress of implementing Chapter 12 of the 2024 Beaumont General Plan.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Mayor Lara
Receive and file.
7 Approved by a unanimous vote
J.8 International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Annual Conference Attendance
Mayoral appointment of two Council Members to attend the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) annual conference.
Mayoral appointment of Mayor Lara and Council Member Martinez to attend the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) annual conference.
J.9 Re-visit an Invitation from the City of Banning to Join an Ad-Hoc Committee Regarding Animal Control
Appointment of two Council Members to establish an ad-hoc committee with the City of Banning to discuss animal control services.
City Attorney John Pinkney recused himself on this item.
Appointment of Council Member White and Mayor Pro Tem Voigt to the Animal Control Ad Hoc Committee with the City of Banning.
J.10 Beaumont Avenue Sidewalk Repair
Provide staff with direction on how to proceed with sidewalk repair along Beaumont Avenue, from Sixth Street to Eighth Street.
Provide direction on repairing the sidewalk along Beaumont Avenue, from Sixth Street to Eight Street.
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
K.1 Adoption of the City of Beaumont’s Legislative Platform Annual review and adoption of the City’s legislative platform and policies.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Staff recommends City Council approve the 2025 Legislative Platform as presented.
Approved by a unanimous vote
8 L. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
No report.
M. CITY TREASURER REPORT
No report
N. CITY CLERK REPORT
No report
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report
P. CITY MANAGER REPORT
P.1 Parks Operations Year in Review
P.2 Recreation Year in Review
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Assessment for the need for additional community center(s) (April) Annexation Agreement with the County (Future)
City Sponsored Candidate Forum (February)
Revisit Sanctuary City Definition and Clarification (April) Review Home Based Business Requirements (March)
Southern California Edison Public Safety Power Shutoffs Disaster Preparedness
+ Update of CRC Parking Lot
R. COUNCIL REPORTS
Fenn – Gave a report out of the Pass Water Alliance meeting, the RTA meeting and the Financial and Audit Committee meeting. Thanked staff for the success of
9 the Vet Expo.
Martinez – Attended the Vet Expo, the Financial and Audit Committee Meeting, the PLUS Policy meeting, and gave a report out from a Cal Cities Committee meeting and RCA.
White – No report
Voigt – Visited the fire camp at Noble Creek and attended the Calimesa Chamber Dinner
Lara – Attended the Vet Expo and gave a report out from the WRCOG meeting.
S. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
B.2 Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Manager
No reportable action.
B.3 Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
Agency designated representatives: Council Members Julio Martínez and David Fenn.
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager.
No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT at 10:45 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 February 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.