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, 2018-1, 2019-1, 2021-1, 2022-1, and 2023-1

Tuesday, July 15, 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

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

Ezekwesili Iloputaife et. al. v.  City of Beaumont, et. al. Riv. Sup. Ct. Case No.CVRI2105069

B.2

Conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)

Three potential cases.

B.3

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

City of Beaumont v. Cesar Emilio Perez Aguilar, et. al., Riv. Co. Sup. Ct. Case No. 2406657

B.4

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

B.5

Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code 54956.1(d)(1), (2) and/or (3)

Workers compensation Case No. 4A2409F5565-0001

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

Carol's Kitchen Proclamation

E.2

Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation

E.3

Cal Cities Sales Tax Working Group Presentation

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: 

  June 6, 2025

  June 13, 2025

  June 20, 2025

  June 27, 2025

G.2

Approval of Minutes

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Minutes dated June 17, 2025.

G.3

Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of June 2025

• Recommended Action:

  Approve invoices in the amount of $129,921.94

G.4

Approve a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Clinical Laboratory Services of San Bernardino, Inc.

First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Clinical Laboratory Services of San Bernardino, Inc. to provide laboratory testing services.

• Recommended Action:

  Staff recommends amending the existing PSA to reflect the accurate annual service cost of $88,265, resulting in a total not-to-exceed amount of $264,795.00 over the three-year period. This amendment ensures the agreement aligns with the scope of services and pricing detailed in the vendor's proposal.

G.5

Notice of Completion for Public Works Agreement C25-05: 514-516 California Avenue 

Interior and Exterior Painting of 514-516 California Avenue, also known as the new Pass BizHub Building.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Mayor to execute a Notice of Completion for C25-05: 514-516 California Ave Interior and Exterior Paint; and

  Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder’s Office.

G.6

Quarterly Report of City Manager Purchases and Contract Awards

Quarterly report pursuant to Beaumont Municipal Code Sections 3.01.030(B), 3.01.040(B), and 3.01.050(B).

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file.

G.7

Follow-Up Report No. 7 Local State of Emergency Sewer Mainline Failure Emergency Repairs in Fairway Canyon

The City is retroactively pursuing environmental permits due to the local emergency cause by the sewer mainline failure in Fairway Canyon. A resolution to re-ratify the declared state of local emergency is needed.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution Of The City Council of The City Of Beaumont Extending The Declaration of A Local Emergency and Authorizing The City Manager To Take Necessary Action”, and

  Direct staff to return at the next Council meeting regarding the status and requirements of applicable environmental permits.

G.8

Notice of Completion for Capital Improvement Project P-20: Playgrounds with Shade Phase 3

Playgrounds with Shade Phase 3, also known as Mountain View Park Playground Replacement.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Mayor to execute a Notice of Completion for CIP P-20 Playgrounds with Shade Phase 3; and

  Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder’s Office.

G.9

Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Security (Bond Acceptance)

Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Security for street and storm drain improvements for Beaumont Library Expansion Plot Plan 2024-0032.

• Recommended Action:

  Accept Security Agreement and Performance and Payment Bonds for (Project / Bond number / Improvement):

  • Plot Plan 2024-0032 / 1116297 / Street
  • Plot Plan 2024-0032 / 1116303 / Storm Drain

G.10

Performance Bond Exoneration

Performance bond exoneration for street improvements associated with Tract Map No. 27971-12.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize City staff to issue a Bond Exoneration Letter for Performance and Payment Bonds for (Project / Performance Bond Number / Improvement / Maintenance Bond Number):

  • Tract Map No. 27971-12 / PB03010407120 / Street / PB03010407120-M

G.11

Improvement Agreement and Security

Accept Security Agreement and Performance and Payment Bonds for Tract Map No. 31462-23 and 31462-26 for street, sewer, and storm drain improvements.

• Recommended Action:

  Accept the Security Agreement and Performance and Payment Bonds for (Project / Bond Number / Improvement):

  • Tract Map No. 31462-23 / 9473418 / Street
  • Tract Map No. 31462-23 / 9473416 / Sewer
  • Tract Map No. 31462-23 / 9473417 / Storm Drain
  • Tract Map No. 31462-26 / 9473421 / Street
  • Tract Map No. 31462-26 / 9473419 / Sewer
  • Tract Map No. 31462-26 / 9473420 / Storm Drain

    Authorize Staff to issue a Bond Exoneration Letter for Performance and Payment Bonds for (Project / Bond Number / Improvement):

  • Tract Map No. 31462-23 / 30148212 / Street
  • Tract Map No. 31462-23 / 30148217 / Sewer
  • Tract Map No. 31462-23 / 30148221 / Storm Drain
  • Tract Map No. 31462-26 / 30152512 / Street
  • Tract Map No. 31462-26 / 30152513 / Sewer
  • Tract Map No. 31462-26 / 30152511 / Storm Drain
• Recommended Action:

  Accept the Security Agreement and Performance and Payment Bonds for (Project / Bond Number / Improvement):

G.12

Acceptance of the City of Beaumont 2024 Single Audit Report on Federal Awards

Results and acceptance of the Fiscal Year End June 30, 2024, Audit on Federal Awards.

• Recommended Action:

  It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Single Audit for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2024.

G.13

Second Reading of an Ordinance and Development Agreement by and between the City of Beaumont and Beaumont Regency AVG LLC (PLAN2025-0177)

An ordinance authorizing a Development Agreement (DA) between the City of Beaumont and Beaumont Regency AVG LLC for the development of a 279,941 square-foot (sf) commercial shopping center at Oak Valley Parkway and the I-10 Freeway (Project) on a 28.95 acre site (Site). The DA has been determined exempt under Article 12, Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the second full reading and adopt by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Beaumont and Beaumont Regency AVG LLC.”

G.14

Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Book and Budget-in-Brief

Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Book and Budget-in-Brief.

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file the FY2025-2026 Budget Book and Budget-in-Brief.

G.15

Approval of Purchase Order Increase for Spicer Consulting Group, Inc. for Special District Administration Services

Consideration of $16,090.28 increase to the existing purchase order with Spicer Consulting Group, Inc. for special district administration services to cover the June 2025 invoice and additional costs related to the administration of new Community Facilities District (CFD) areas added during Fiscal Year 2024-25.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve a change order to Purchase Order No. 24/251912 with Spicer Consulting Group, LLC for CFD Administration Services, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $16,090.28, for a revised total amount not to exceed $199,692.29.

G.16

Quarterly Grants Report FY2024-2025 Q4

Quarterly Grants Reporting from April 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025.

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file report.

G.17

Quitclaim of Easement from Southern California Edison on City-Owned Property

Consideration and Acceptance of a Quitclaim of Easement from Southern California Edison on City-Owned Property (APN 404-140-007)

• Recommended Action:

  Staff recommends that the City Council Accept the Partial Quitclaim of Easement from Southern California Edison on APN 404-140-007 and authorize the Mayor to execute the Certificate of Acceptance and direct staff to record the Quitclaim and Certificate with the Riverside County Recorder’s Office.

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 - Placement of Delinquent Solid Waste Handling Services Charges on the Riverside County Auditor Property Tax Rolls

Public Hearing to consider the placement of delinquent solid waste handling services charges as liens on the Riverside County Auditor Property Tax Rolls.

• Recommended Action:

  Conduct a public hearing, and

  Waive the full reading and approve by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Authorizing the Collection of Delinquent Solid Waste Handling Service Charges on the Property Tax Roll.”

I.2

Public Hearing to Consider the Placement of Delinquent Sewer Service Fees and Charges on the Property Tax Roll

Pursuant to City of Beaumont Municipal Code Section 13.08.370 and 13.08.380, Resolution 2013-06 and Health and Safety Code section 5470 et seq., the City may collect delinquent fees or charges for commercial, single family residential, and multifamily residential sewer services on the property tax roll for those premises.

• 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, California, Authorizing the Collection of Delinquent Sewer Service Fees and Charges on the Property Tax Roll.”

I.3

Public Hearing to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Cherry Channel Drainage Project – Capital Improvement Project No. R-07 in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program for the Cherry Channel Drainage located on the East Side of Cherry Avenue between Cougar Way and Oak Valley Parkway based on a completed Initial Study in compliance with CEQA.

• Recommended Action:

  Hold a public hearing; and

  Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program for the Cherry Channel Drainage (Project); and

  Direct staff to prepare a Notice of Determination to be filed with the Riverside County Clerk Recorder.

I.4

Public Hearing - Introduction of Ordinance and Resolution to add Parking Citation Penalties/Fines to the Citywide Fee Schedule

A public hearing to consider an ordinance and resolution amending the City’s Municipal Code Chapter 10.08 - PARKING to align with those of neighboring cities, promote compliance, and enhance public safety through improved deterrence.

• Recommended Action:

  Hold a public hearing;

  Waive the first full reading and approve by title only:

  “An Ordinance Of The City Council Of The City Of Beaumont, California, Amending Chapter 10.08 - Parking By Adding Section 10.08.101 – Parking And Late Payment Penalties Schedule To The Beaumont Municipal Code” And;

  Adopt the Resolution and approve by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Beaumont, California, Adopting A New Parking Violation And Late Payment Penalty Schedule.”

J.

ACTION ITEMS

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

J.1

Authorize Employment Contract with Chief of Police

Staff is requesting the Council review and authorize the City Manager to sign the employment agreement with Christopher Ramos appointing him to the position of Chief of Police.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the employment agreement with Christopher Ramos for Chief of Police and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement; and

  Conduct Swearing In.

J.2

Discussion and Direction on a Proposed Recycled Water Reuse Strategy

Strategic Plan Target 4 – Finances/Resources – Goal 4.1 Obtain a Recycled Water Permit to enhance water sustainability, support long-term resource management, and ensure a reliable environmentally responsible water supply for the community.

• Recommended Action:

  Direct staff to pursue a hybrid recycled water strategy, work with the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency on a financial partnership for a siting study, and develop a tiered pricing structure with BCVWD for the sale of recycled water as part of the ongoing negotiation matrix.

J.3

Approval of Agreement with Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth for Bond Counsel Services

Consider approving a professional services agreement with Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth to serve as bond counsel for the City of Beaumont. Bond counsel services include the preparation and legal validation of bond documents, issuance opinions, tax law compliance, and other legal services related to the issuance of municipal debt. The firm will be engaged on an as-needed basis to support various City financing efforts, including community facilities districts, enterprise fund bonds, lease revenue bonds, and refundings.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve engagement with Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth for as-needed bond counsel services for the period of July 15, 2025, to June 30, 2030, with compensation based on actual services rendered in accordance with the terms and rates established in the agreement; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any related documents.

J.4

Approval of Agreement with Urban Futures, Inc. (UFI) for Financial Advisory Services

Consider approving a professional services agreement with Urban Futures, Inc. (UFI) to provide financial advisory services to the City of Beaumont. UFI will assist with debt issuance planning and execution, capital financing strategies, budget and fiscal impact analysis, and other advisory services related to the City’s long-term financial management. The agreement will allow the City to engage UFI on an as-needed basis to support key financial initiatives.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve a professional services agreement with Urban Futures, Inc. (UFI) for as-needed financial advisory services for the period of July 15, 2025, through July 15, 2030, with compensation based on actual services rendered in accordance with the terms and rates established in the agreement; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any related documents.

J.5

Award Two Maintenance Services Agreements to: (1) Integrity Arborist & Ecoscape and (2) Sustainable Mitigation for Annual Weed Abatement Services

Award two separate three-year contracts for weed abatement services with two separate optional one-year extensions, subject to City Council approval.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Agreement with Integrity Arborist & Ecoscape for Weed Abatement Services, for an initial contract period of July 15, 2025, through June 30, 2028, in an annual amount of $173,750 with a total three-year amount not to exceed $521,250; and

  Approve the Agreement with Sustainable Mitigation for Weed Abatement Services, for an initial contract period of July 15, 2025, through June 30, 2028, in an annual amount of $173,750 with a total three-year amount not to exceed $521,250.

J.6

Pennsylvania Avenue Grade Separation Update – Capital Improvement Project No. 2017-012

Strategic Plan Target 2 – Infrastructure, Projects, and Traffic - Goal 2.1 Advance the Pennsylvania Avenue Grade Separation project to completion of the Final Design Phase (shovel ready), ensuring alignment with safety, mobility, and long-term infrastructure priorities.

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file this update.

J.7

Discussion Item: Authorization for City Engineer to Designate Curb Colors Following Traffic Survey Evaluation, including Community Mailboxes

Discussion regarding the development of an ordinance that would authorize the City Engineer to evaluate and designate curb colors, including red curb no-parking zones, following the completion of traffic surveys including community mailboxes. Following today’s discussion, staff will act based on council direction.

• Recommended Action:

  Direct staff to prepare a draft ordinance authorizing the City Engineer to evaluate and designate curb colors following traffic surveys and return to the City Council for formal consideration and public hearing at a future meeting.

J.8

Purple Heart License Plate Holders Designated Parking Spaces

Request for direction to prepare an ordinance for mandatory Purple Heart license plate holders designated parking spaces.

• Recommended Action:

  Staff recommends a directive to propose an amendment to the Beaumont parking standards to include a requirement for Purple Heart recipient parking spaces.

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

N.

CITY CLERK REPORT

O.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT

P.

CITY MANAGER REPORT

Q.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

• Annexation Agreement with the County (Future)
• Revisit Sanctuary City Definition and Clarification (Future)
• Credit Agreements (August)
• Sign Program
• ICSC Discussion

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 August 19, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.