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, April 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 Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

Property:   Property described as vacant land with APN Numbers:  418-091-013, 014, 015 and a portion of 016 located North of 5th street and West of Edgar in Beaumont, CA.  
Agency Negotiator:  City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs or her designee.  
Negotiating Parties:  City of Beaumont as potential purchaser and Doug Jones as potential seller.  
Under negotiation:  Price and Terms.

B.2

Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

Property:   Property described as vacant land with APN Numbers:  418-240-011, 419-260-030, 428-020-004, 414-070-007, 414-070-002 and 414-070-001.  
Agency Negotiator:  City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs or her designee.  
Negotiating Parties:  City of Beaumont as potential purchaser and Beaumont Unified School District as potential seller.  
Under negotiation:  Price and Terms.

B.3

Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(4).

One potential case.

B.4

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

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

CAPIO EPIC Award and Certificates of Recognition for City Communications and Events

E.2

Recognition of Eagle Scouts - Trevor Shelton and Nathan Nees

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: 
  March 28, 2025
  April 4, 2025

G.2

Approval of Minutes

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Minutes dated April 1, 2025

G.3

Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of March 2025

• Recommended Action:

  Approve invoices in the amount of $102,950.38

G.4

Final Approval of Parcel Map No. 38953

Final approval of Parcel Map No. 38953 (PM2024-0003), a subdivision of 110.19 acres (APN 413-790-074) into six (6) lots for financial purposes, and Accept Security Agreement for Survey Monuments.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Parcel Map No. 38953 as it is in substantial conformance with the approved tentative map, and

  Accept Security Agreement for survey monuments.

G.5

Quarterly Report of City Manager Purchases and Contract Awards FY 24-25 Q3

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 reports.

G.6

Grants Quarterly Report Q3 FY2024-2025

Quarterly Grants Reporting from January 1, 2025, through March 31, 2025.

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file report.

G.7

Performance Bond Exoneration

Performance and payment bond exoneration for street and storm drain improvements associated with Tract Map No. 27971-7.

• Recommended Action:

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

  • Tract Map No. 27971-7 / PB03010407421 / Street and Storm Drain

G.8

Accept Public Improvements and Exonerate Maintenance Bond

Maintenance bond exoneration for sewer improvements associated with APN 419-202-005.

• 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 / Receipt Number / Improvement):

  • APN 419-202-005 / R01373615 / Sewer

G.9

Fiscal Year 2024 City of Beaumont, California Transit System

Approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Transit Audit Report.

• Recommended Action:

  It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024 City of Beaumont, California Transit System.

G.10

Second Reading to Amend Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 2.24 “Planning Commission and Community Development Department”

Proposed amendments to update sections within the chapter to include primary residence requirement and other housekeeping updates.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full second reading and approve by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Amending Chapter 2.24 ‘Planning Commission and Community Development Department’, of the Beaumont Municipal Code”.

G.11

Consent to Transfer – Verizon Wireless Lease at 11250 Palmer Avenue

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 11250 Palmer Avenue.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Mayor to sign the consent form related to Vertical Bridge’s management of Verizon’s leased site at 11250 Palmer Avenue.

G.12

Adoption of the City of Beaumont 2025 Strategic Plan

This report presents the final draft of the City of Beaumont Strategic Plan 2025 for review and adoption. The plan outlines the City’s core strategic priorities, goals, and action steps for FY 2025/2026.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve and adopt the City of Beaumont 2025 Strategic Plan.

G.13

Follow-Up Report No. 3 – Local State of Emergency – 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.

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 - Letter of Action from the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission (CUCCAC) dated February 14, 2025

Hold a public hearing in accordance with Public Contract Code 22044(b).

• Recommended Action:

  Hold a public hearing; and

  Acknowledge receipt of CUCCAC’s letter dated February 14, 2025.

I.2

Temporary Suspension and Revision of BMC Ch. 17.11.050 – Offsite Improvements

Public hearing and 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:

  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, Suspending Enforcement of Beaumont Municipal Code Section 17.11.050 and Providing A Redline Version for Consideration as Part of the Zoning Code Update” And;

  Adopt the Resolution and approve by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Establishing A Temporary Suspension on the Enforcement of Off-Site Improvement Requirements In BMC 17.11.050.”

I.3

Continue the Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution Repealing the Noble Creek Vistas Specific Plan

Resolution to repeal the Noble Creek Vistas Specific Plan.

• Recommended Action:

  Open the public hearing, take testimony and continue the item to the June 3, 2025, City Council meeting.

I.4

Continue the Public Hearing PLAN2025-0164 Beaumont Municipal Code Amendment to Chapter 17.11.110 Home Occupations

Public hearing and consideration of proposed amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 17.11 “General Development Standards”, more specifically Chapter 17.02.110 “Home Occupations”.

• Recommended Action:

  Open the public hearing, take testimony, and continue the item to the May 6, 2025, City Council meeting.

J.

ACTION ITEMS

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

J.1

Authorize the Fourth Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement

The City Council and City Manager engage in labor negotiations on an annual basis as it relates to the anniversary of the appointment date at City Manager with the City, April 11, 2023.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Mayor to sign the Fourth Amendment to the City Manager Employment Contract.

J.2

Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cherry Festival Association for the 2025 Cherry Festival Event

Co-sponsorship and additional support for the 2025 Cherry Festival, including public safety, expanded shuttle service, parking support, and traffic control operations.

• Recommended Action:

  Discuss the draft MOU and approve the Mayor signing on behalf of the City;

  OR

  Discuss the draft MOU and make any changes necessary.

J.3

Discussion on the State Fire Marshal’s Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) Maps for Local Responsibility Areas

This report provides an overview of the recent Executive Order (EO) signed by the Governor and the release of updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps for Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The update significantly expands designated fire hazard zones and includes regulatory implications for the City of Beaumont.

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file. This item is informational only. A public hearing will be scheduled to adopt an ordinance in accordance with State law.

J.4

Discussion and Direction on Proceeding with the Acquisition of a Ladder Truck in Coordination with Riverside County Fire Department

Discuss and provide direction to staff on proceeding with the acquisition of a readily available ladder truck identified by Riverside County Fire Department that meets all required specifications and may significantly reduce acquisition timelines.

• Recommended Action:

  Staff recommends City Council direct the Riverside County Fire Department to proceed with the acquisition of the identified ladder truck to fulfill the City’s existing purchase request.

J.5

Landscape Maintenance Agreement for Potrero Interchange

Landscape Maintenance Agreement between the State of California, acting through the Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the City of Beaumont for the Potrero Interchange.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve a Landscape Maintenance Agreement between the State of California, acting through the Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the City of Beaumont for the Potrero Interchange and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.

J.6

Provide Direction to Staff on the Community Recreation Center Overflow Parking Lot – Capital Improvement Project No. P-23

Capital Improvement Project P-23 (CIP) Update.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize staff to proceed with Option 3 to engage a consultant and bring a report back to Council on the findings of the consultant.

J.7

Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Beaumont and the City of Banning for the Purchase of Compressed Natural Gas Fuel

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Banning to allow the City of Beaumont to purchase Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel for its transit vehicles from Banning’s existing fueling facility.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU between the City of Beaumont and the City of Banning, allowing Beaumont to purchase Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) from the City of Banning’s fueling station.

J.8

Award of Professional Services Agreement to Evergreen Solutions in an Amount Not to Exceed $182,400 for a Classification and Compensation Study

In preparation for negotiations City Council has directed staff to conduct a comprehensive classification and compensation study.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Mayor to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Evergreen Solutions in the amount of $152,000 for a term of one year; and

  Authorize the City Manager to approve any contingency up to an amount of $30,400 (20%) for change orders, for a not to exceed amount of $182,400.

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

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

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