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, March 18, 2025

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.

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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

Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Manager

B.2

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.

B.3

Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

Property:   Approximately 6.26 acres of vacant land described as North of West 4th street and South of SR 60 and East of Beaumont Crossroads Logistics with APN 424-010-007.
Agency Negotiator:  City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs or her designee.  
Negotiating Parties:  City of Beaumont as potential Purchaser and LASSEN DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership as seller.  
Under negotiation:  Price and Terms.

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

Introduction of Interim Police Chief, George Walter

E.2

California Society of Municipal Finance Officers 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award - Jennifer Ustation

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: 
  February 28, 2025
  March 14, 2025

   

G.2

Approval of Minutes

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Minutes dated March 4, 2025

G.3

Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of February 2025

• Recommended Action:

  Approve invoices in the amount of $68,343.87.

G.4

Approval of Corrected Gann Limit Language for Fiscal Year 2024

Revise the language for growth factor calculation to non-residential.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only a “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, approving the Appropriation Limit for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year”.

G.5

Tri Pointe Bond Exonerations and Reductions

Maintenance Bond Exonerations, Performance Bond Reductions, and Acceptance of Bonds associated with improvements to the Southern California Edison Easement trail and Planning Area 14 Detention Basin in the Sundance Specific Plan.

• Recommended Action:

  Accept the public improvements, authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Acceptance, and authorize staff to exonerate the (6) Maintenance Bonds listed in Attachment A;

  Authorize City staff to reduce the (41) Performance Bonds listed in Attachment B; and,

  Accept the Improvement Agreements and Security Bonds associated with improvements to the SCE Easement trail, Planning Area 14 Detention Basin, and Cherry Avenue Street Lights.

G.6

Public and Private Easement Recordation

Record a Public and Private Easement across the 6.26-acre, city-owned parcel identified with APN:424-010-007, located north of Fourth Street and west of Potrero Blvd.

• Recommended Action:

  Record a Public and Private Easement across the 6.26-acre, city-owned parcel identified with APN:424-010-007.

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

Beaumont Municipal Code Amendment to Chapter 13.08 “Sewer System”

Public Hearing and consideration of proposed amendment to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 13.08 "Sewer System", more specifically Adding New Section 13.08.415 "Lift Station and Force Main Facilities".

• 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 13.08 ‘Sewer System’, by adding New Section 13.08.415 ‘Lift Station and Force Main Facilities’ to the Beaumont Municipal Code”.

J.

ACTION ITEMS

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

J.1

Authorize Employment Contract with Economic Development Director

Staff is requesting Council review and authorize the City Manager to sign the employment agreement with Kirk Pelser appointing him to the position of Economic Development Director.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the employment agreement with Kirk Pelser for the Economic Development Director and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.

J.2

Proposed Refunding of Outstanding Community Facilities District (CFD) Bonds

Seeking direction from City Council on establishing a minimum savings threshold and eliminating the escalating debt structure on certain CFD bonds.

• Recommended Action:

  Provide direction to staff and the financing team on a savings threshold to consider in determining which CFD refundings to pursue and to bring back to City Council for ultimate approval to proceed.

J.3

Approval of an Amendment to the Acquisition Agreement for Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 and Authorizing the Issuance of its Special Tax Bonds, Series 2025

Approve amendment to the Acquisition Agreement for Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 and authorize the issuance of Special Tax Bonds.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, acting as the legislative body of the City of Beaumont Community Facilities District No. 2016-3, authorizing the issuance of its Special Tax Bonds, Series 2025 in a principal amount not to exceed $7,500,000 and approving certain documents and taking certain other actions in connection therewith”.

  Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont approving First Amendment to Acquisition Agreement.

J.4

Sales Tax Working Group Update and Recommended Next Steps for Fiscal Sustainability Planning

The purpose of this report is to update the City Council on the latest developments regarding the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Sales Tax Working Group and the potential fiscal impacts of proposed changes to the Bradley-Burns Sales Tax allocation, particularly regarding e-commerce sales tax distribution. Given the potential revenue implications for the City of Beaumont, this report also outlines recommended next steps, including engaging a consultant to assist with fiscal sustainability planning and public education efforts.

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file the update on the Sales Tax Working Group; and 
  Discuss and give direction to staff on engaging a consultant to assist in determining the City's options for revenue strategies for sustainability. 

J.5

Sponsorship Request for the 2025 Cherry Festival by the Cherry Festival Association

Consideration of a sponsorship request from the Cherry Festival Association (CFA) in the amount of $350,000 to support the 2025 Cherry Festival, which includes funding for free admission, discounted ticket prices, entertainment, community scholarships, and operational expenses.

• Recommended Action:

  Staff recommends City Council authorize $135,000 to sponsor the 2025 Cherry Festival and direct staff to issue a purchase order to the Cherry Festival Association.

J.6

Recommendation for the City of Beaumont to Host the Cherry Festival Parade

Consideration of the City of Beaumont assuming responsibility for the coordination and orchestration of the Cherry Festival Parade, ensuring the continuation of a decades-long community tradition.

• Recommended Action:

  Staff recommends that City Council approve the City of Beaumont hosting the 2025 Cherry Festival Parade.

J.7

Proposed Projects for Congressional Appropriations Funding 2025

This report presents proposed projects for federal appropriations funding and seeks Council approval for submission.

• Recommended Action:

  Staff recommends that City Council approve the proposed project list as presented and authorize staff to submit the identified projects for federal appropriations funding requests.

J.8

Adopt a Resolution Approving the CalSIP Stream Gage Grant

City Council approval is requested to adopt a resolution accepting the CalSIP Stream Gage Grant in the amount of $108,000 from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and authorizing execution of the funding agreement.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Authorizing the Funding Request, Acceptance, and Execution for the CalSIP Stream Gage Grant”.

J.9

Approval of Contract for Financial Auditing Services

Approve the 5-year contract with Rogers, Anderson, Malody and Scott (RAMS).

• Recommended Action:

  Approve a five-year contract, a total of $337,125, with Rogers, Anderson, Malody and Scott, LLP to perform audit services and authorize the City Manager to sign the engagement letters for each year of the five-year contract.

J.10

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.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the service agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management for procuring, leasing, outfitting, and retiring fleet vehicles;

  Authorize the City Manager to sign the Master Lease Agreement and Service Agreement Addendum; and

  Authorize the City Manager to sign the Sourcewell Agreement with Enterprise, Enterprise Agreement to Sell Customer Vehicles, Consignment Auction Agreement, Self Insurance Addedum, and Government Credit Application.

J.11

Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project (CIP WW24-01), Reject All Bids and Authorize City staff to Revise Bidding Documents and Re-Advertise for Bids

Reject all bids for the construction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project (CIP WW24-01) – Bid Package 1 and authorize staff to revise bidding documents and re-advertise for bids.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize staff to reject all bids, prepare revised bidding documents, and re-advertise for new bids following the established bidding procedure.

J.12

Follow-Up Report – Local State of Emergency – Sewer Mainline Failure and Emergency Repairs in Fairway Canyon

This staff report serves as a follow-up on the declared local emergency due to the sewer mainline failure in Fairway Canyon and provides an update on emergency response efforts, expenditures, and projected timelines for resolution.

• Recommended Action:

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

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

City Treasurer Reports

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) (April)
• Annexation Agreement with the County (Future)
• Revisit Sanctuary City Definition and Clarification (April)
• Credit Agreements (May)
• Community Recreation Center Parking Lot (April)
• Financial and Audit Committee Ordinance (April)
• Annual Review of Development Agreements (April)

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 April 1, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.