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 19, 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.

MEETING PARTICIPATION NOTICE

This meeting will will be recorded for live streaming as well as open to public attendance. Please use the following link during the meeting for live stream access:  beaumontca.gov/livestream

Public comments will be accepted using the following options.

1. Written comments will be accepted via email and will be read aloud during the corresponding item of the meeting. Public comments shall not exceed three (3) minutes unless otherwise authorized by City Council. Comments can be submitted anytime prior to the meeting as well as during the meeting up until the end of the corresponding item. Please submit your comments to: with "Public Comment" in the subject line.

2. Phone-in comments will be accepted by joining a conference line prior to the corresponding  item of the meeting. Public comments shall not exceed three (3) minutes unless otherwise authorized by City Council. Please use the following phone number to join the call (951) 922 - 4845. 

3. In-person comments are accepted by notifying the City Clerk using a provided Request to Speak Form prior to the start of the Public Comment Period. Public comments shall not exceed three (3) minutes unless otherwise authorized by City Council.

In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's office using the above email or call (951) 572 - 3196. Notification 48 hours prior to a meeting will ensure the best reasonable accommodation.

---

CLOSED SESSION

A.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Fenn, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Council Member Voigt, Council Member White, Council Member Martinez

B.

PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION

B.1

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

One Case:  City of Beaumont v. Urban Logic, Torcal et.al.  (Case No. Case No. RIC1707201 c/w RIC1712042).

B.2

Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code 54957.

Title: City Manager.

B.3

Conference with labor negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.

Agency designated representatives: David Fenn and Jessica Voigt.  
Unrepresented employee: City Manager.

B.4

Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

Property:  APN’s 422-170-008, 422-060-016, 017, 018 and a portion of 422-170-005
Agency Negotiator:  City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs or her designee.  
Negotiating Parties:  City of Beaumont as potential purchaser and JRT BP 1, LLC as potential seller.  
Under Negotiation:  Price and terms.

C.

ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION

REGULAR SESSION

D.

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Fenn, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, Council Member Voigt, Council Member White, Council Member Martinez

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

10851 Award - Officer Zachary Taylor

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 22, 2024
  March 1, 2024
  March 7, 2024

G.2

Approval of Minutes

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Minutes dated March 5, 2024

G.3

Approval of Trustee Requisition 082 for Reimbursement of Bond Proceeds in the Amount of $14,342,289.14

SDC Fairway Canyon has submitted a request of CFD 2021-1 bond proceeds to reimburse for completed improvement costs totaling $21,211,693.40.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the City Manager to sign Requisition 082 to send to Trustee for disbursement of bond proceeds to the City of Beaumont for reimbursement of costs to SDC Fairway Canyon, LLC.

G.4

Improvement Agreement and Security – Sundance Corporate Center

Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Security for Parcel Map 38519 for Public Works 2022-0954 – Sundance Corporate Center for survey monuments.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Security for Parcel Map No. 38519 for survey monuments.

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 and Consideration of the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan and a Purchase with a Fifty-Five (55) Year Lease Back

A request to annex 541.2 acres of unincorporated Riverside County properties within the Sphere of Influence of the City of Beaumont into the City accompanied by a Plan of Services; a pre-zone to establish a specific plan zone; amend the General Plan land use designation from Rural Residential (1 acre lots) to Industrial (I), General Commercial (GC), and Open Space (OS); a Specific Plan to allow up to 4,995,000 square feet of industrial uses within five (5) buildings plus a 35,000 square foot self-storage building, up to 246,000 square feet of general commercial uses, a 125 room hotel (approximately 90,000 square feet), for a total of approximately 5,331,000 square feet, 124.7 acres of open space and 152.4 acres of open space conservation; a development agreement between the City of Beaumont and Beaumont Pointe Partners, LLC; a purchase fifty-five (55) year lease back and a Vesting Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide the property as follows: 622.50 gross acres into 13 numbered lots with a range of 1.66 to 70.43 acres, 10 lettered lots with a range of 0.03 to 54.50 acres and one (1) 81.30 acre remainder parcel; a comprehensive sign program and the consideration of the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) including the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) and Statement of Overriding Considerations for 539.9 acres located on the south side of the 60 Freeway, west of Jack Rabbit Trail and north of the proposed extension of Fourth Street (APNs: 422-060-002, -005, -009, -010, -016 thru -018, -021, -022, 422-170-005, -007 thru -011).

• Recommended Action:

  Certify the Environmental Impact Report (PLAN2019-0008); Adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan; Annexation (PLAN2023-0931), Plan of Services (PLAN2032-0932), Adopt General Plan Amendment (PLAN2019-0284); Adopt Pre-Zone (PLAN2019-0283), Adopt Specific Plan (SP2019-0003); Approve Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 38161 (PM2022-0012); Approve Development Agreement (PLAN2023-0932), and Approve Sign Program (PLAN2022-0856)

J.

ACTION ITEMS

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

J.1

Approve a Public Works Agreement with Conserve LandCare for the Construction of the Sixth Street Medians in an Amount not to Exceed $764,838

To award a contract with Conserve LandCare for construction services for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. R-21.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Mayor to execute the Public Works Agreement with Conserve LandCare for the Construction of the Sixth Street medians, and

  Authorize Staff to Issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $764,838, and

  Authorize the City Manager to Approve change orders in an Amount Not to Exceed $76,485 for Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. R-21.

J.2

Market Night Policy Update and Discussion on Market Night Event

Consideration of the updated market night policy and continued discussion and direction on establishing market night within the City of Beaumont.

• Recommended Action:

  Hold discussion; and

  Adopt the updated rules and regulations policy; and

  Direct staff to establish a no-fee license specific to Beaumont Nights at Town Center

J.3

Downtown Streetlight Discussion

Discussion and direction on downtown streetlight design and installation in support of market night.

• Recommended Action:

  Discussion and direction to staff with the following options:

  1. Direct staff to engage GHD to design a conceptual lighting plan, or
  2. Direct staff to install streetlights in conformance with Option 2 and subsequent discussion.

J.4

Invitation from the City of Banning to Join an Ad-Hoc Committee Regarding the Banning Animal Shelter

Mayoral appointment of two Council Members to join the Banning ad-hoc committee.

• Recommended Action:

  Mayoral appointment of two Beaumont City Council Members to the Banning Animal Shelter Ad-Hoc Committee.

J.5

Set Time, Date and Place for Special Workshop

Set the time, date and place to review the first draft of the FY2024-2025 budget.

• Recommended Action:

  Establish a time, date and place for a special workshop.

J.6

Summer Meeting Schedule

Determination of any cancellations of meetings during the summer months.

• Recommended Action:

  Discuss and direction to staff.

J.7

Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of February 2024

• Recommended Action:

  Approve invoices in the amount of $119,884.45.

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

Notice of Vacancies

O.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT

P.

CITY MANAGER REPORT

Q.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

• Assessment for the need for additional community center(s) (Future)
• Annexation Agreement with the County (Future)
• Traffic Level of Service (Future)
• Design Guidelines (April)

R.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Martinez
White
Voigt
Lara
Fenn

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 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.