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, June 03, 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):

Portero Commercial, LLC v. Southland Equities, LLC, et. al. Riv. Co. Sup. Ct. Case No. CVRI2302814

B.2

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

Kristen Fernley v. City of Beaumont, et. al. Riv. Co. Sup. Case No. CVRI2305774

B.3

Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

Property:   Approximately 30 acres of vacant land described as APN 428-030-001.  
Agency Negotiator:  City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs or her designee.   
Negotiating Parties:  City of Beaumont as potential purchaser and Stanton Diamond / E. Wayne Simmons as potential seller.  
Under negotiation:  Price and Terms.

B.4

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

Wilfred Thanbani Mwesa v. Beaumont Municipal Transit Agency et. al., SB. Co. Sup. Ct. Case No. CIVSB2438004

B.5

Conference with Legal Counsel regarding potential initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).

One potential case.

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

Recognition of VFW Post 233

E.2

Carol's Kitchen Proclamation

E.3

County Environmental Health 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: 

  April 25, 2025

  May 2, 2025

  May 9, 2025

  May 16, 2025

G.2

Approval of Minutes

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Minutes dated May 6, 2025

G.3

Approval of Lease and Affiliation Agreements with Partner Organizations Operating in the Pass Area Biz Hub – 514 California Avenue

Presentation of lease and affiliation agreements with two of several partner organizations that will occupy the Pass Area Biz Hub, a regional business innovation center located at 514 California Avenue.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the City Manager to execute lease and affiliation agreements with MSJC and CFLC for use of office space within the Pass Area Biz Hub and take all necessary actions to facilitate operations.

G.4

Offer of Dedication for Public Road and Public Utilities

A Resolution of the City of Beaumont Authorizing the Mayor to Accept the Offer of Dedication for Right-of-Way along Eighth Street, coincident with Sundance Corporate Center for Public Road and Public Utility Purposes.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of The City of Beaumont Authorizing the Mayor to Accept the Offer of Dedication for Sundance Corporate Center for Public Road and Public Utility Purposes”; and

  Approve the Certificate of Acceptance; and record the Offer of Dedication documents with the Riverside County Clerk Recorder’s Office

G.5

2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report

A request to receive and file the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and direct staff to submit the reports to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and Certify with the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

G.6

Fee Waiver Request for a Minor Special Event

Consideration of a Resolution for a fee waiver request for Beaumont Rugby Club’s Annual Event for Special Event application.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve by title only, “A Resolution of the City of Beaumont Authorizing the Waiver of the Minor Special Event Permit Application Deposit for the Annual Beaumont Rugby Event”.

G.7

Notice of Completion for the Veterans and First Responders Memorial Plaza

Capital Improvement Project No. P-14.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Mayor to execute a Notice of Completion for the Veterans and First Responders Memorial Plaza; and

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

G.8

Second Reading 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:

  Waive the full second reading and adopt 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”.

G.9

Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Beaumont Municipal Code 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 17.02.110 “Home Occupations”.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the second full reading and adopt 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; and

  Adopt the Resolution and approve by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beamont Amending the Requirements in BMC Chapter 17.11, General Development Standards, Section 17.11.110, Home Occupations.”

G.10

Notice of Completion for the Pennsylvania Avenue Widening Project

Notice of Completion (NOC) for the Pennsylvania Avenue Widening Project (CIP 2017-009), located on Pennsylvania Avenue (Project).

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Mayor to execute a Notice of Completion for CIP 2017-009 Pennsylvania Avenue Widening Project.

G.11

Notice of Completion for the City Hall ADA Ramps Project

Notice of Completion (NOC) for the City Hall ADA Ramps Project (CIP F-03), located at City Hall (Project).

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Mayor to execute a Notice of Completion for CIP F-03 City Hall ADA Ramps Project.

G.12

Follow-Up Report No. 6 – Local State of Emergency – Sewer Mainline Failure and Emergency Repairs in Fairway Canyon, and Adopt a Resolution to Re-Ratify the Declared State of Local Emergency

Local emergency due to the sewer mainline failure in Fairway Canyon and resolution to re-ratify the declared state of local emergency.

• 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 with a follow-up report on emergency response efforts, expenditures, and timeline updates.

G.13

Request to Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Riverside Allocating a Second Police Officer to the County Funded Post-Release Accountability and Compliance Team

To approve the allocation of the FY 2025/2026 enhancement Police Officer position to the Post-Release Accountability and Compliance Team (PACT).

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Post-Release Accountability and Compliance Team Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the County of Riverside and authorize the City Manager to sign the MOU on behalf of the City.

G.14

Approval of the FY 2025/26 Local Responsibility Area Wildland Protection Reimbursement Agreement

Request to approve the FY 2025/26 Local Responsibility Area Wildland Protection Reimbursement Agreement with CAL FIRE.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Approving an Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for Services from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for Fire Protection Services within the Local Responsibility Areas within the City” and;

  Authorize the City Manager to execute the FY 2025/26 Wildland Protection Agreement and issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $65,200.48.

G.15

Approval of Agreement with Varco & Rosenbaum for Specialized Legal Services

Request to approve a professional services agreement with Varco & Rosenbaum, Attorneys at Law, to provide specialized legal services for an amount not to exceed $150,000.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the agreement with Varco & Rosenbaum for an amount not to exceed $150,000 and;

  Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.

G.16

Approval of the Second Amendment for the Professional Services Agreement with Dopudja and Wells Consulting for Support Services of Recycled Water Reuse

Request to approve a Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Dopudja & Wells Consulting to increase the contract amount from $74,880 to $150,000. The agreement term remains unchanged, expiring March 8, 2026.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Dopudja & Wells Consulting to increase the contract amount to $150,000; and

  Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment.

G.17

Authorization for Payment of Election Services Rendered for the November 5, 2024 Election

Approval of Invoice 4500 from the County of Riverside Registrar of Voters for 2024 Election Services.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the payment of $125,640.83 to the County of Riverside Registrar of Voters for Election Services rendered in 2024.

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

Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Adoption of Gann Limit, City-Wide Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan

The purpose of this item is to request City Council consideration and adoption of three key fiscal planning documents for the City of Beaumont: (1) the Gann Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, (2) the Citywide Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and (3) the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 through 2029-2030, including the related prior-year project list. Together, these documents establish the City’s financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year and support long-range infrastructure planning aligned with community needs and Council priorities.

• Recommended Action:

  Hold a public hearing,

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Approving the Appropriation Limit for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year,”

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Adopting an operating Budget of Expenditures for the Period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026,” and

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Adopting a Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2025/2026-2029/2030 and Related Prior Year CIP Project List.”

  Approve FY2025-2026 Requisition List.

I.2

Public Hearing to Adopt Ordinance Establishing Fire Hazard Severity Zones within Local Responsibility Areas in the City of Beaumont

A public hearing to adopt an ordinance establishing the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) within the Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) of the City of Beaumont, as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE).

• 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, Adopting The Fire Hazard Severity Zones As Recommended By The California Department Of Forestry And Fire Protection Pursuant To Government Code Section 51178”

J.

ACTION ITEMS

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

J.1

Proposed Refunding of Outstanding Bonds Related to Improvement Areas 7A1, 19A, 18, 16 and 8B of Community Facilities District No. 93-1

This item requests City Council and related authority approvals to proceed with the issuance of the 2025 Community Facilities District (CFD) Refunding Bonds through the Beaumont Public Improvement Authority (PIA). The refunding opportunity targets outstanding bonds issued between 2015 and 2017 across five improvement areas within CFD 93-1, totaling approximately $33.3 million in outstanding debt. Consistent with prior Council direction provided on March 18, 2025, the refunding will proceed only if the proposed bonds meet a minimum net present value savings threshold of 3.0% or $200 in annual savings per parcel. The 2025 Refunding Bonds will not extend the maturity of any of the original bond issues and are expected to achieve lower borrowing costs through credit enhancements such as bond insurance and a reserve fund surety policy. Approval of the resolutions will authorize the preparation and execution of the related financing documents, including bond indentures, escrow agreements, a Preliminary Official Statement, and a Bond Purchase Agreement. Assuming favorable market conditions and achievement of the required savings threshold, bond pricing is anticipated in early June.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont acting as legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 93-1, authorizing the issuance of Special Tax Refunding Bonds and taking other actions in connection therewith” and recess the City Council meeting.

  Convene a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Beaumont Financing Authority and waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Beaumont Financing Authority approving the execution of Escrow Agreements in connection with the refunding of certain Local Agency Revenue Bonds of the Authority and Special Tax Bonds of the City of Beaumont Community Facilities District No. 93-1, and taking certain other actions in connection therewith”, and adjourn the Board meeting.

  Convene a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Beaumont Public Improvement Authority and waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Beaumont Public Improvement Authority, Riverside County, California, authorizing the issuance of its Local Agency Refunding Bonds, in one or more series, in an aggregate principal amount of not-to-exceed thirty million dollars ($30,000,000) and approving certain documents and taking other actions in connection therewith” and adjourn the Board Meeting and reconvene the City Council meeting.

J.2

Proposed Refunding of the Outstanding Beaumont Public Improvement Authority Wastewater Revenue Bonds, Series 2018A

The report seeks City Council and Beaumont Public Improvement Authority approval of related bond documents, including the Preliminary Official Statement, Bond Indenture, Installment Purchase Agreement, Escrow Agreement, and Bond Purchase Contract. Final bond pricing and issuance will occur once savings targets are met, with a target pricing date in mid-June, contingent upon favorable market conditions.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont approving the execution and delivery of the Installment Purchase Agreement for the purpose of causing the issuance of the Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025A in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed eighty million dollars ($80,000,000) and approving the execution and delivery of certain documents in connection therewith and certain other matters” and recess the City Council meeting.

  Convene a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Beaumont Public Improvement Authority and waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Beaumont Public Improvement Authority approving the issuance of its Wastewater Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2025A in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed eighty million dollars ($80,000,000) and approving the execution and delivery of certain necessary documents and certificates in connection therewith and related actions” and adjourn the Board Meeting and reconvene the City Council meeting.

J.3

Adopt the Parks and Community Services Master Plan

Strategic Plan Target 5.4, Capital Improvement Project P-17 – Parks and Community Services Master Plan.

• Recommended Action:

  Adopt the Parks and Community Services Master Plan as presented.

J.4

Approval of Trustee Requisition 004 for Reimbursement of Bond Proceeds in the amount of $5,888,636.70.

Tri Pointe Homes has submitted a request of Community Facilities District 2016-3 bond proceeds to reimburse for completed improvement costs.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the City Manager to sign Requisition 004 to send to the Trustee for disbursement of bond proceeds to the City of Beaumont for reimbursement of costs to Tri Pointe Homes IE-SD Inc.

J.5

Public Works Agreement for the Construction of the Cougar Way and Beaumont Avenue Traffic Signal Upgrades

Award a Public Works Agreement (PWA) to PTM General Engineering, Inc. (Contractor) in the amount of $274,067 for the construction of the Cougar Way and Beaumont Avenue Traffic Signal Upgrades (Project).

• Recommended Action:

  Award and authorize the Mayor to execute a Public Works Agreement (PWA) to PTM General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $274,067 for the construction of the CIP R-25-06 Cougar and Beaumont Traffic Signal Upgrades; and,

  Approve a ten percent (10%) contingency of $27,474 for contract change orders and authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to $27,474 for a total construction budget of $301,474.

J.6

Highland Springs Avenue Painted Median Adjustment

Adjust the painted median along Highland Springs Avenue, south of Sixth Street, to eliminate left turn ingress and egress from commercial center.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize City staff to adjust the painted median along Highland Springs Avenue, south of Sixth Street, to eliminate left turn ingress and egress from the commercial center intersection.

J.7

Adopt a List of Projects Funded by SB 1 - The Road Repair and Accountability Act for FY25/26 (CIP R26-01)

Identify the projects and streets that will be funded by SB1 during the 25/26 FY.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont to Adopt a List of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025/26 Funded by SB-1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017”.

J.8

Acceptance and Execution of the Potrero Extension Benefit Area Reimbursement Agreement

Strategic Plan Target 2.4, Reimbursement Agreement with Potrero Extension Benefit Area developers for the cost share of the Nexus Study and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the Reimbursement Agreement with the Potrero Extension Benefit Area developers, and;

  Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.

J.9

Consideration of Expanding the City’s Military Banner Program to Include Veterans and Review of Suggested Donation Amount

In response to increasing public interest and feedback, staff is requesting Council direction to revisit the City’s Military Banner Program to expand eligibility to include military veterans and review the program’s current donation amount relative to actual costs.

• Recommended Action:

  Direct staff to expand military banner program to honor Veterans.

  Revise the donation model to require sponsors to contribute a one-time 50% fee of the total banner cost.

  Include the updated Military Banner Program into the City’s comprehensive Donation and Sponsorship Program.

J.10

Donation of $30,000 to the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce

In lieu of planning and hosting the 2025 State of the City.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve a one-time donation of $30,000 to the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce in recognition of their past efforts and support of economic development; and

  Authorize staff to plan and host the 2025 State of the City event.

J.11

Stewart Park Improvement Project Phase II – Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant Update

Strategic Plan Target 5 Goal – Quality of Life & Community Well Being – Goal 5.2, Complete the Construction of Stewart Park.

• Recommended Action:

  Staff recommends City Council opt for Option 1 – Pause All Construction Activity effective June 4^th until such time as the City has executed the agreement, per OGALS staff.

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

P.1

Sales Tax Working Group

Q.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

• Annexation Agreement with the County (Future)
• Revisit Sanctuary City Definition and Clarification (July)
• Credit Agreements (July)

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 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.