CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
AGENDA

Beaumont Financing Authority
Beaumont Successor Agency (formerly RDA)
Beaumont Utility Authority
Beaumont Parking Authority
Beaumont Public Improvement Authority
Community Facilities Districts: 93-1, 2016-1, 2016-2, 2016-3, 2016-4, 2019-1, 2021-1, 2022-1, and 2023-1

Tuesday, May 06, 2025

Closed Session: 5:30 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.

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CLOSED SESSION

A.

CALL TO ORDER

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 Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

Property:   APN: 417-064-001
Agency Negotiator:  City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs or her designee.   
Negotiating Parties:  City of Beaumont as potential lessor and Hops & Spokes Brewing LLC as potential lessee.  
Under negotiation:  Price and Terms

B.2

Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)

Paula Ann Wright v. City of Beaumont et. al., Riv. Co. Sup. Ct. Case No. CVRI2204721

C.

ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION

REGULAR SESSION

D.

CALL TO ORDER

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
Conflict of Interest Disclosure

E.

ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE

E.1

New Beaumont Fire Engine

E.2

Baker to Vegas Report Out

E.3

City Website Refresh Preview

F.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)

Any one person may address the City Council on any matter not on this agenda. If you wish to speak, please fill out a “Public Comment Form” provided at the back table and give it to the City Clerk. There is a three (3) minute time limit on public comments. There will be no sharing or passing of time to another person. State Law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking actions brought up by your comments.

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.

G.1

Ratification of Warrants

• Recommended Action:

  Ratify Warrants dated: 

  April 11, 2025

  April 18, 2025

G.2

Approval of Minutes

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Minutes dated April 15, 2025.

G.3

Award a Maintenance Agreement for Annual Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance

Award a Maintenance Agreement to Crosstown Electrical and Data, Inc. for Annual Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance.

• Recommended Action:

  Award a Maintenance Agreement to Crosstown Electrical and Data, Inc. for annual citywide traffic signal maintenance in an amount not to exceed $96,000 per year for three years; for a total not to exceed maintenance amount of $288,000; and,

  Authorize the Mayor to sign.

G.4

Approval of City Attorney Invoices

• Recommended Action:

  Approve invoice 93336 in the amount of $10,985.00, invoice 93420 in the amount of $30,949.00 and April 2025 invoices in the amount of $96,827.17.

G.5

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Beaumont and the Beaumont Unified School District to Continue the Public Recreational Aquatics Program

A Memorandum of Understanding for access and use of the Beaumont Unified School District’s pool facilities.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Beaumont and the Beaumont Unified School District to continue the Public Recreational Aquatics Program.

G.6

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont for Authorization of the Execution of the Certifications of Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program for a Free Transit Rides Promotion

Approval of a resolution required to complete the project allocation request under the FY 2024/2025 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) cycle using deferred funds from FY 2022/2023.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only: “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont for Authorization of the Execution of the Certifications of Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program for a Free Transit Rides Promotion.”

G.7

Follow-Up Report No. 4 – Sewer Mainline Failure and Emergency Repairs in Fairway Canyon

Local emergency due to the sewer mainline failure in Fairway Canyon.

• Recommended Action:

  Direct staff to return at the next Council meeting with a follow-up report on emergency response efforts, expenditures, and timeline updates.

G.8

2025 City of Beaumont Financial Policies Updates

Establish Policies for Internal Service Fund and update the 2025 Financial Policies.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the 2025 City Financial Polices and Internal Service Fund Policy as presented.

G.9

Accept Public Improvements and Exonerate Maintenance Bond

Maintenance bond exoneration for sewer improvements associated with Tract Map No. 37426.

• Recommended Action:

  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):

  • Tract Map No. 37426 / 0216989-M / Sewer

G.10

Second Reading to the Revision of BMC Ch. 17.11.050 – Offsite Improvements

Second reading for the consideration of a proposed temporary suspension and revision of Beaumont Municipal Code Section 17.11.050 – Offsite Improvements to provide relief to single-family residential property owners seeking to make improvements to their property.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the second full reading and adopt by title only:

  “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Suspending Enforcement of Beaumont Municipal Code Section 17.11.050 and Providing A Redline Version for Consideration as Part of the Zoning Code Update.”

G.11

Consent to Transfer – Verizon Wireless Lease at 1310 Oak Valley Parkway

Authorize the Mayor to sign a consent form acknowledging and approving Vertical Bridge’s lease and site management arrangement related to Verizon's telecommunication facility located at 1310 Oak Valley Parkway.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Mayor to sign the consent form related to Vertical Bridge’s management of Verizon’s leased site at 1310 Oak Valley Parkway.

G.12

FY2024-2025 3rd Quarter Cash and Investment Report

Receive and file the 3rd quarter cash and investment report.

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file the report.

G.13

FY2024-2025 3rd Quarter Budget to Actual Report

Receive a report on the financial status of the FY2025 budget as of March 31, 2025.

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file report and approved attached budget adjustments.

G.14

Ratification of Potrero Interchange Cover Agreement

Ratify Cover Agreement between the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and the City of Beaumont in association with CIP 2016-003 Potrero Interchange.

• Recommended Action:

  Ratify the Cover Agreement between the Riverside County Transportation Commission and the City of Beaumont in association with CIP 2016-003 Potrero Interchange Project.

H.

YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT

Beaumont Youth Council Report Out and City Council Direction

I.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.

I.1

Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission Approval of Plot Plan PP2023-0591

An appeal of Planning Commission action, which approved Plot Plan PP2023-0591 for the development of a 15-unit, two-story apartment building (“Aegis Apartments”) located at 1360 E. Sixth Street (APN: 419-232-039) due to the inclusion of Condition No. 86, which requires the undergrounding of existing utilities.

• Recommended Action:

  Hold a public hearing; and

  Uphold the Planning Commission’s decision and maintain the condition of approval.

I.2

Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution for the Fifth 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).

• Recommended Action:

  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”.

I.3

Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2025/26 – 2027/28 Short Range Transit Plan

Conduct a public hearing and consider adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 – 2027/28 Short Range Transit Plan.

• Recommended Action:

  Hold a public hearing, and;

  Approve the plan for submission to the Riverside County Transportation Commission with any recommended changes.

I.4

Public Hearing on Vacancies to Comply with Assembly Bill 2561

This item is being presented in response to Assembly Billy 2561 (AB 2561), signed into law by Governor Newsom on September 22, 2024, in response to new transparency requirements related to staffing vacancies. AB 2561 mandates that public agencies hold at least one public hearing each fiscal year before the adoption of their budgets to report on vacancy levels, evaluate hiring and retention efforts, and allow for participation by recognized bargaining groups. This report includes workforce data for the 2024 calendar year, along with the most current staffing status as of May 1, 2025.

• Recommended Action:

  Hold a public hearing; and

  Receive and file this report in compliance with AB 2561.

I.5

Public Hearing to Amend Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 2.35 “Financial and Audit Committee”

An amendment to add a position of Alternate Member to the Financial and Audit Committee.

• Recommended Action:

  Hold a Public Hearing; and

  Waive the full first reading and approve by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Amending Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 2.35 Financial and Audit Committee”.

I.6

Public Hearing - Beaumont Municipal Code Amendment to Chapter 17.11.110 Home Occupations (Case No. PLAN2025-0164)

Consideration of proposed amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 17.11 “General Development Standards”, more specifically Chapter 17.11.110 “Home Occupations”.

• Recommended Action:

  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 17.11 ‘General Development Standards’, Section 17.11.110 ‘Home Occupations’, of the Beaumont Municipal Code”, and direct staff to prepare a Notice of Exemption to record with the Riverside County Recorder.

J.

ACTION ITEMS

Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.

J.1

Authorize Employment Contract with Community Development Director

Staff is requesting Council review and authorize the City Manager to sign the employment agreement with Steven Jones appointing him to the position of Community Development Director.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the employment agreement with Steven Jones for the Community Development Director and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement

J.2

Consideration of an Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement with Hops and Spokes Brewing Company for the Redevelopment of 105 West 6th Street

Presentation of an executed non-binding Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement (ERN) between the City of Beaumont and Hops and Spokes Brewing Company for the proposed rehabilitation and lease of the City-owned property located at 105 West 6th Street, in support of downtown revitalization, small business expansion, and the City’s placemaking goals.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the City Manager to execute the Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement between the City of Beaumont and Hops and Spokes Brewing Company for 105 West 6th Street and provide any additional direction as necessary.

J.3

Authorization to Issue a Purchase Order to the County of Riverside in an Amount Not to Exceed $211,912.18 for the Outfitting of a Smeal Type 1 Pumper Fire Engine - Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. F25-02

The Smeal Type I Fire Engine purchased by the City of Beaumont is required to be outfitted to meet the standards set by Riverside Fire.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order to the County of Riverside in an amount not to exceed $211,912.18 for the outfitting of a Smeal Type 1 Pumper Fire Engine allocated to Capital Improvement Project No. F25-02.

J.4

Direction on the Preferred Format for the 2025 Freedom Festival

Consideration of proposed event structure and entertainment options for the 2025 Freedom Festival, including a potential date adjustment to accommodate a fireworks display in addition to the already scheduled drone show.

• Recommended Action:

  Staff recommends City Council direct staff to host a two-night celebration (Option 2) as follows:

  Thursday, July 3:
  Fireworks display only
  Friday, July 4:
  Drone show combined with Beaumont Nights (as originally scheduled).

J.5

Stewart Park – Phase II and ORLP Grant Pre-Award Process Update

Strategic Plan Goal 5.2

• Recommended Action:

  Staff recommends City Council authorize staff to proceed forward with Option 2 - Proceed at Risk of Grant Forfeiture.

J.6

Public Works Agreement for the Construction of the Beaumont Avenue Sidewalk Repair Improvements

Award a Public Works Agreement (PWA) to Eleazar General Engineering, Inc. for the construction of CIP R-19 Beaumont Avenue Sidewalk Repair Improvements.

• Recommended Action:

  Award a Public Works Agreement to Eleazar General Engineering, Inc. for the construction of the Beaumont Avenue Sidewalk Improvements in an amount not to exceed $191,168;

  Authorize the Mayor to sign; and,

  Authorize the City Manager to sign change orders up to an additional $30,000 for a total construction amount of $221,168.

J.7

Briefing on Future Wastewater Treatment Plant Solar Generation Project

Discussion of solar energy generation for operational cost savings.

• Recommended Action:

  Direct staff to pursue a solar project as a city-owned asset and to procure using bond refinancing dollars, if available, or through traditional financing.

J.8

Award a General Services Agreement to Infosend to provide Utility Billing Printing and Mailing Services

Agreement for utility billing printing and mailing services of the sewer utility bills.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the City Manager to execute a General Services Agreement with Infosend to provide printing and mailing services for utility billing for an initial term of three (3) years, with the option to extend a maximum of two (2) one-year extensions subject to City Council approval; and

  Direct staff to issue a Purchase Order for a not-to-exceed amount of $40,000 with a 3% escalator annually.

K.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION

K.1

Legislative Update Discussion

This report provides a summary of key legislative bills that may impact the City of Beaumont. These bills cover a range of topics, including public safety, law enforcement policies, planning and zoning, as well as local governance.

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file. The bills included in this update fall within the adopted 2025 Legislative Platform.

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

N.

CITY CLERK REPORT

O.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT

P.

CITY MANAGER REPORT

Q.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

• Assessment for the need for additional community center(s) (June)
• Annexation Agreement with the County (Future)
• Revisit Sanctuary City Definition and Clarification (August)
• Credit Agreements (May)
• Annual Review of Development Agreements (June)

R.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Fenn
Martinez
White
Voigt
Lara

S.

ADJOURNMENT

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 June 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.