Beaumont public meetings in 2023

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will consider issuing up to $16 million in special tax bonds for Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (Fairway Canyon) and awarding a $2.72 million design contract for the Potrero Interchange Phase II. Other action items include appointments to city committees, adoption of a strategic communications plan, and discussion of a community benefit fee in the land-use policy. The closed session includes litigation and real-property negotiations.

• Resolution authorizing up to $16,000,000 in Special Tax Bonds for CFD No. 2021-1 (Fairway Canyon)
• Professional Services Agreement with Mark Thomas for Potrero Interchange Phase II design, not to exceed $2,724,388
• Appointments to Administrative Appeals Board, Financial and Audit Committee, Economic Development Committee, and Parks and Recreation Committee
• Discussion on amending the Policy on Land Use and Sensitive Receptors (PLUS) to formalize a Community Benefit Fee
• Discussion on amending Beaumont Municipal Code to establish Utility Undergrounding Requirements

Planning Commission

The Beaumont Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit amendment to modify the fuel canopy design at the Beyond Food Mart, located at 1189 E Sixth Street. The commission will also consider a sign program for the same project and receive an update on the Downtown Beaumont Revitalization Plan. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and standard procedural items.

• Public hearing on CUP2023-0076 to amend fuel canopy design at 1189 E Sixth Street (APN: 418-122-028)
• Consideration of sign program PLAN2023-1033 for Beyond Food Mart in Sixth Street Mixed Use Zone
• Presentation and update on Downtown Beaumont Revitalization Plan by GHD
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from October 25 and November 29, 2023

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will receive a presentation on the Downtown Beaumont Revitalization Plan and continue discussion on marketing options for downtown incentive programs. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from October and November 2023.

• Presentation by GHD on the Downtown Beaumont Revitalization Plan
• Continued discussion of marketing options for Downtown Incentive Programs, including billboard designs and 2nd Street Cinema overview
• Approval of minutes from October 11, 2023, and November 8, 2023 (no quorum)

Beaumont Youth Council

The Beaumont Youth Council is holding a regular meeting to discuss youth engagement goals and hear a guest speaker from the Wastewater Department. The main business items are approving previous meeting minutes and a presentation on the F.O.G. (Fats, Oils, and Grease) program, specifically regarding flushable wipes. The council will also select a member to report out at the next City Council meeting.

• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2023
• Guest speaker from Wastewater Department presenting on F.O.G. program and flushable wipes
• Discussion of Youth Council goals: youth in government engagement, guest speakers, participation in city events
• Selection of a Youth Council member to report out at the next City Council meeting

Workshop

This is a workshop session with a single action item: receiving and filing a presentation from the Riverside County Transportation Commission on the draft 2024 Traffic Relief Plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation of the 2024 Traffic Relief Plan by Riverside County Transportation Commission
• Recommended action: receive and file the presentation only

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will hold a public hearing to award Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, including a $25,000 request from the Boys & Girls Club of the San Gorgonio Pass. The council will also consider a funding agreement with Riverside County for the property at 516 California Avenue and discuss the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 strategic plan and budget timeline.

• Public hearing to award FY 2024-25 CDBG funds, including $25,000 for Boys & Girls Club of the San Gorgonio Pass
• Funding agreement with Riverside County for property at 516 California Avenue (APN 418-091-012)
• Fourth amendment to professional services agreement with Moffatt & Nichol for Pennsylvania Avenue Grade Separation project, reducing contract to $450,845.32
• Interlocal agreement with Riverside County Sheriff's Department to accept Edward Byrne Memorial JAG grant funds for force options and de-escalation training equipment
• Discussion and direction on Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Strategic Plan and budget timeline

Special Meeting

The Beaumont City Council will hold a special meeting to reorganize the council by selecting a new mayor and mayor pro tempore, following a pre-adopted rotational sequence. The agenda includes a recognition of the current mayor and public comment periods. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Recognition of current Mayor Julio Martinez
• Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore per the adopted sequential order process
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

Financial and Audit Committee

The Financial and Audit Committee will review the draft Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and recommend forwarding it to the City Council for approval. The meeting includes public comment periods and subcommittee updates.

• Review of FY2023 Draft Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Recommendation to forward report to City Council for approval
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and forward a recommendation to the City Council on the Beaumont Pointe project, which involves annexing 541.2 acres of unincorporated county land, amending the General Plan, and adopting a Specific Plan. The project would allow up to 5,331,000 square feet of industrial, commercial, and hotel uses, plus open space, and includes a development agreement and a vesting tentative parcel map. The Commission may recommend certification of the Environmental Impact Report and approval, approval with modifications, or denial.

• Annexation of 541.2 acres of unincorporated Riverside County properties within the Beaumont Sphere of Influence
• General Plan amendment from Rural Residential to Industrial, General Commercial, and Open Space
• Specific Plan for up to 4,995,000 sq ft of industrial uses, 246,000 sq ft of commercial, and a 125-room hotel
• Development agreement between the City and Beaumont Pointe Partners, LLC
• Vesting Tentative Parcel Map 38161 subdividing 622.50 gross acres into 13 numbered lots, 10 lettered lots, and one remainder parcel

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for litigation and labor negotiations, followed by public hearings and action items. Key decisions include a public hearing on sidewalk vending ordinance amendments, awarding a $368,080 contract for a zoning code update, adopting a downtown events funding policy, and approving a purchase agreement for 516 California Avenue. The council will also receive updates on the Stewart Park improvement project and traffic signal upgrades.

• Public hearing on amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 5.66 Sidewalk Vending
• Award professional services agreement to Lisa Wise Consulting for zoning code update, not to exceed $368,080
• Approve funding agreement with Riverside County and purchase/sale agreement for 516 California Avenue (APN 418-091-012)
• Increase construction contingency for Pennsylvania Avenue Widening Project to $1,177,000 for traffic signals
• Approve City Attorney invoices for October 2023 in the amount of $118,247.77

Beaumont Youth Council

The Beaumont Youth Council is holding a regular meeting to discuss several business items, including approving minutes from October 10, 2023, hearing a presentation from the Economic Development Department, selecting a member for the Parks and Recreation Committee, and voting on amendments to its by-laws. The council will also provide input on City Market Night as requested by the City Council.

• Approve minutes from October 10, 2023
• Guest speaker from Economic Development Department
• Appoint a member to Parks and Recreation Committee
• Approve amendments to Youth Council By-Laws
• Provide input on City Market Night

Economic Development Committee

The Beaumont Economic Development Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss marketing options for the Downtown Incentive Programs. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a continued discussion on various marketing strategies, with staff seeking direction from the committee.

• Approval of minutes from October 11, 2023 meeting
• Continued discussion of marketing options for Downtown Incentive Programs, including billboard designs and 2nd Street Cinema overview

Planning Commission

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be a placeholder or cancelled session.

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed 192-unit apartment complex near Eighth Street and Xenia Avenue, and consider amending city code to adjust salaries for elected officials per state law. The council will also discuss changes to mobile home park rent stabilization rules and appoint two planning commissioners.

• Public hearing on Xenia Apartments: 192 units on 10.93 acres at Eighth St. and Xenia Ave.
• Public hearing to amend city code on salaries for City Council, Treasurer, and Clerk per SB 329.
• Second reading of ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters.
• Discussion on amendments to Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization (Chapter 13.21).
• Appointment to two partial-term vacancies on the Planning Commission.

Planning Commission

The Beaumont Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a 192-unit apartment project called Xenia Apartments and a lighting-height variance for Beaumont Landing. The Commission will also consider approving its October 11 meeting minutes.

• Xenia Apartments: 16 two-story buildings with 192 units and a community building on 10.93 acres at Eighth Street and Xenia Avenue
• Mitigated Negative Declaration recommended for environmental review ENV2022-0021
• Variance V2023-0132 to exceed light-height limits at 1396 Desert Lawn Drive (Beaumont Landing)
• Approval of October 11, 2023 Planning Commission minutes

Financial and Audit Committee

The Beaumont Financial and Audit Committee will receive presentations on the city's CalPERS pension funding status and the first-quarter budget and investment reports for FY2023-2024. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a software demonstration for property tax and CFD information.

• CalPERS Pension Funding Update presentation
• FY2023-2024 1st Quarter Cash and Investment Report
• FY2023-2024 1st Quarter Budget Update and Financial Status Report
• Presentation of GIS Property Tax and CFD Information Software
• Approval of minutes from July 24, 2023

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will hold public hearings on a catalytic converter ban, General Plan land use map amendments, sign and lighting code changes, and a Capital Improvement Plan amendment. Action items include awarding a $3.27 million construction contract for the Mesa Force Main Project, approving funding agreements for City Hall and Second Street projects, purchasing ten police vehicles, and discussing a new Parks and Recreation Committee.

• Award public works agreement to Weka Inc. for Mesa Force Main Project (CIP WW-09) not to exceed $3,269,552, with change orders up to $327,000
• Public hearing on ordinance prohibiting unlawful possession of catalytic converters (adding Section 9.42)
• Public hearing on amendments to 2040 General Plan Land Use Map (Figure 3.5), with option to exclude APNs 413-790-047 and 414-100-039
• Approve purchase of ten police vehicles from Brennan Motors for $489,500
• Approve funding agreements: County of Riverside for City Hall Improvements (ARPA) and RCTC for Second Street Extension (Measure A)

Planning Commission

The Beaumont Planning Commission will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to the 2040 General Plan Land Use Map and to municipal codes for signs and outdoor lighting. Commissioners will also vote on whether two downtown properties conform to the General Plan before potential city acquisition. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Public hearing on amendments to the 2040 General Plan Land Use Map (Figure 3.5)
• Public hearing on amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 17.07 (Signs) and Chapter 8.50 (Outdoor Lighting)
• Determination of General Plan conformity for property at 105 W. Sixth Street (APN 417-064-001) for potential acquisition
• Determination of General Plan conformity for property at 516 California Avenue (APN 418-091-012) for potential acquisition
• Approval of September 13, 2023, Planning Commission minutes

Economic Development Committee

The Beaumont Economic Development Committee will receive a report on the Beaumont Eats and Treats Passport to Downtown event and discuss marketing options for the Downtown Incentive Programs. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the September 13, 2023 meeting. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Receive and file report on Beaumont Eats and Treats, Passport to Downtown Beaumont
• Presentation and discussion of marketing options for Downtown Incentive Programs
• Approval of minutes from September 13, 2023 meeting

Beaumont Youth Council

The Beaumont Youth Council is holding a regular meeting to discuss several business items, including approval of minutes from May 9, 2023, a Brown Act review, elections, goals and objectives, meeting procedures, and community service opportunities. The meeting is open to the public with options for written and in-person comments.

• Approval of Youth Council minutes from May 9, 2023
• Review of the Brown Act
• Elections for Youth Council positions
• Discussion of goals and objectives
• Community service opportunities

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will hold public hearings on expanding the city's sphere of influence and amending the General Plan Land Use Map to facilitate a boundary adjustment with Calimesa. The council will also consider adopting objective design standards, amending sign and outdoor lighting codes, and increasing council member salaries to $1,600 per month. Other action items include awarding professional services agreements for plan checking and inspection services and authorizing playground equipment purchases for four parks.

• Public hearing to expand city's sphere of influence and amend General Plan Land Use Map for Champions Drive realignment with Calimesa
• Second reading of ordinance establishing objective design standards for residential and mixed-use zones
• Public hearing to amend sign code (Chapter 17.07) and outdoor lighting code (Chapter 8.50) for compliance with case law
• Discussion on increasing City Council salaries to $1,600/month and City Treasurer/Clerk salaries to $560/month per SB 329
• Authorization to purchase playground equipment for DeForge, Star Carlton, Mt. View, and Sunny Hills Parks for up to $457,294.21

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider proposed amendments to the city's sign and outdoor lighting codes. They will also review property conformity reports for two locations and potential updates to the 2040 General Plan land use map.

• Purchase and sale determination for 105 W. Sixth Street (APN 417-064-001)
• Purchase and sale determination for 516 California Avenue (APN 418-091-012)
• Public hearing for amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 17.07 (Signs) and Chapter 8.50 (Outdoor Lighting)
• Public hearing for proposed amendments to the 2040 General Plan Land Use Map

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will hold a closed session on litigation and workers' compensation cases, followed by a regular meeting with consent items, public hearings, and action items. Key decisions include approving a five-year software agreement for the police department's CAD/RMS system, re-appropriating unexpended funds and capital project rollovers, and discussing a catalytic converter ordinance. The agenda also includes public hearings on objective design standards and several ordinance readings.

• Approve five-year Sun Ridge Systems CAD/RMS agreement for $968,596
• Re-appropriate $65,988,892 in Capital Improvement Projects and $2,216,913 General Fund expenditures
• Public hearing on objective design standards for multiple zoning chapters
• Second reading of ordinance suspending off-street parking requirements in Downtown District for 18 months
• Approve $1,309,998.59 bond proceeds for Fire Station No. 106

Planning Commission

The Beaumont Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on expanding the city's sphere of influence and amending the General Plan Land Use Map to adjust the boundary between Beaumont and Calimesa. They will also consider a conditional use permit for a cigar lounge at 688 Beaumont Avenue and continue a permit for a batting cage facility to a later meeting.

• Public hearing to expand Sphere of Influence and amend General Plan Land Use Map for boundary adjustment with Calimesa
• Conditional Use Permit CUP2023-0071 for Refuge Cigar Lounge at 688 Beaumont Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit CUP2023-0072 for LAB Batting Cages at 252 W. Fourth Street, Unit G — continued to September 27, 2023
• Approval of minutes from August 23, 2023

Economic Development Committee

The Beaumont Economic Development Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates on the Downtown Business Incentive Program and provide feedback on the Economic Development Department website. The agenda includes approval of minutes from August 9, 2023, and a staff update on projects. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of Downtown Business Incentive Program update and program guidelines
• Feedback on Economic Development Department website (BeaumontCaBusiness.com)
• Approval of minutes from August 9, 2023
• Topics for future agendas: Intro to New Business Program and RCTC Passenger Rail Project

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The City Council will consider awarding a $4.86 million contract for citywide street rehabilitation and a $113,000 annual lobbying agreement. Public hearings are scheduled on temporarily suspending downtown parking requirements and amending nonconforming use rules. The council will also discuss sign and lighting code amendments and approve several consent items including grease trap and facade improvement funding.

• Award $4,857,405 public works agreement to Vance Corporation for Citywide Street Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project (CIP R-24)
• Authorize $113,000 annual contract with Renne Public Law Group for state lobbying and grant writing
• Public hearing on temporarily suspending off-street parking requirements for downtown non-residential structures
• Public hearing on amending Municipal Code Chapter 17.08 Nonconforming Uses
• Closed session negotiations to purchase 514-516 N. California Avenue and 105 W. 6th Street

Planning Commission

The Beaumont Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider forwarding recommendations to the City Council on several code amendments. Key items include a temporary suspension of off-street parking requirements for non-residential buildings in the Downtown District for up to 18 months, and updates to nonconforming use rules and objective design standards.

• Proposed ordinance to temporarily terminate off-street parking requirements for existing non-residential structures in the Downtown District for up to 18 months
• Code amendment to Chapter 17.08 'Nonconforming Uses' of the Beaumont Municipal Code
• Conditional Use Permit CUP2023-0073 for Enlighten Dogs Training Center at 522 California Avenue (APN 418-091-007 and 418-091-022)
• Code amendment to establish Objective Design Standards in several zoning chapters (17.03.060, 17.06.065, 17.09.040, 17.19.060, 17.19.070)
• Approval of July 26, 2023, Planning Commission minutes

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed wastewater rate increases effective September 1, 2023, and consider awarding a $997,160 contract for an adaptive management plan tied to a recycled water program. Other action items include a $79,080 development impact fee study, a $524,064 drainage plan amendment, and a $74,876 slurry seal agreement with Riverside County. The council will also discuss transferring developer status from Tesla to Swell Energy for two grant-funded energy resiliency projects.

• Public hearing on wastewater rate increase effective Sept 1, 2023
• Award $997,160 to Tom Dodson & Associates for Adaptive Management and Mitigation Plan
• Award $79,080 to Willdan Financial Services for development impact fee studies
• Approve $524,064 second amendment for Master Drainage Plan Line 2, Stage 1
• Approve $74,876 cooperative agreement with Riverside County for Brookside Avenue slurry seal

Economic Development Committee

The Beaumont Economic Development Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates on the Downtown Revitalization Plan and a new Economic Development Department website. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a staff update on projects. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Downtown Revitalization Plan update
• New Economic Development Department website BeaumontCaBusiness.gov
• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2023
• Introduction to New Business Program (future agenda topic)
• RCTC Passenger Rail Project (future agenda topic)

Planning Commission

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to have no actionable business before the commission.

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will hold a closed session on labor negotiations, then a regular meeting with consent items, public hearings, and action items. Key decisions include awarding a contract for a Climate Action Plan, approving a storm water agreement for Dutch Bros, and receiving budget and investment reports.

• Award $272,601 contract to Raimi + Associates for Climate Action Plan
• Approve storm water management agreement for 1675 E. Eighth Street (Dutch Bros)
• Authorize participation in CDBG, Home Investment Partnership, and Emergency Solutions Grant programs for FY 2024-27
• Exonerate performance bonds for sewer, traffic signal, and lift station improvements
• Receive FY2022-2023 4th quarter budget and cash/investment reports

Planning Commission

The Beaumont Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit for an ABC Type 21 off-sale liquor license at Penn Mart, a gas station and convenience store on Pennsylvania Ave. The commission will also consider a request to continue the application for Refuge Cigar Lounge at 688 Beaumont Avenue. The meeting includes approval of the June 14, 2023 minutes and public comment periods.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP2023-0070 for ABC Type 21 liquor license at Penn Mart, west side of Pennsylvania Ave, north of I-10
• Public Convenience or Necessity finding for Penn Mart liquor sales
• Continuation of CUP2023-0071 for Refuge Cigar Lounge at 688 Beaumont Avenue
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from June 14, 2023

Financial and Audit Committee

The Beaumont Financial and Audit Committee will receive and file the FY2022-2023 4th Quarter Cash and Investment Report and the 4th Quarter Budget Update and Financial Status Report. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and subcommittee updates. No public hearings or major policy decisions are scheduled.

• Receive and file FY2022-2023 4th Quarter Cash and Investment Report
• Receive and file FY2022-2023 4th Quarter Budget Update and Financial Status Report
• Approve minutes from April 10, 2023 meeting
• Subcommittee reports: Internal Control Committee, CFD Training and FAQ Committee, RFP Committee

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will hold public hearings on delinquent sewer and solid waste charges, consider amending the Capital Improvement Plan, and vote on several routine items including warrants, minutes, and surplus property. They will also discuss sign code amendments, a facility use policy, and receive updates on the Sundance Specific Plan and truck routes.

• Approve purchase/installation of Mobile View Camera Systems on 4 buses, not to exceed $130,000
• Public hearing on delinquent sewer service charges placement on property tax roll
• Public hearing on delinquent solid waste handling charges placement on property tax roll
• Adopt resolution amending FY 2023/24-2027/28 Capital Improvement Plan
• Approve City Attorney invoices for June 2023 totaling $106,561.40

Economic Development Committee

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No specific proposals, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

Planning Commission

The agenda for the Beaumont Planning Commission meeting of July 12, 2023, contains no substantive items—only embedded viewer elements and software metadata. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The agenda for the July 4, 2023, Beaumont City Council meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, public hearings, or other actionable matters are listed.

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will vote on several major spending items, including a $5.7 million purchase of seven CNG buses, a $2 million three-year school resource officer agreement, and a $264,680 engineering contract for wastewater plant improvements. A public hearing continues on forming a Community Facilities District (CFD) for Fairway Canyon to issue up to $14.5 million in bonds. The council will also discuss short-term rental regulations and a fire apparatus purchase for Station 106.

• Approve $5,701,141.10 purchase order for seven CNG buses from Creative Bus Sales
• Approve $2,027,443 three-year School Resource Officer agreement with Beaumont Unified School District
• Continued public hearing on forming CFD No. 2023-1 (Fairway Canyon) with up to $14.5 million in bonds
• Award $264,680 professional services agreement to Albert A. Webb Associates for wastewater treatment plant site improvements
• Discuss and provide direction on a short-term rental ordinance

Economic Development Committee

The Beaumont Economic Development Committee will hold a regular meeting with a presentation and update on the Downtown Revitalization Plan. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from March and April 2023, a staff project update, and discussion of future topics including a new business program and the RCTC Passenger Rail Project.

• Downtown Revitalization Plan update and presentation
• Approval of minutes from March 8, 2023 and April 12, 2023 (no quorum)
• Update of projects from City Staff
• Introduction to New Business Program (future agenda topic)
• RCTC Passenger Rail Project (future agenda topic)

Planning Commission

The Beaumont Planning Commission will consider approving a sign program amendment for the Beaumont Crossroads II Logistics Park, a previously approved project. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a presentation on the Downtown Revitalization Plan update.

• Consideration of sign program amendment for Beaumont Crossroads II Logistics Park at 36900 & 36855 W. Fourth Street
• Approval of minutes from the May 10, 2023 meeting
• Downtown Revitalization Plan update presentation

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the FY2023-24 citywide budget, the Gann spending limit, and a five-year Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2024-2028. The council will also consider authorizing a Proposition 218 notification process for potential sewer rate increases over the next five years, and approve several contracts including a $183,570 agreement for sports park field lighting design and a $361,840 Motorola Solutions service contract for police communications.

• Adoption of FY2023-24 citywide budget and five-year Capital Improvement Plan (public hearing)
• Authorize Prop 218 notification for potential sewer rate increases (FY2024-2028)
• Approve $183,570 professional services agreement with Brightview Design Group for Sports Park Field Lighting and Expansion Project (CIP P-04)
• Approve $361,840 five-year service agreement with Motorola Solutions for CommandCentral Aware and APX NEXT
• Approve $88,527 purchase of a Ford Police Utility Vehicle for PACT using AB-109 and SLESA funds

Workshop

The Beaumont City Council will hold a workshop to continue discussion of a Sewer Rate Study and provide direction to staff. The only substantive item is a review of scenarios from consultant Raftelis. No votes or final decisions are scheduled.

• Continued discussion of Sewer Rate Study with scenarios from Raftelis
• Council to provide direction to staff on sewer rate options

Workshop

The City Council will hold a special workshop to continue discussions on purchasing a Spartan 105' Quint Aerial Apparatus Ladder Truck for Fire Station 106, a capital improvement project. This is a discussion-only session; a public hearing and action on the item are scheduled for the regular meeting later that evening.

• Continue discussions on purchasing a Spartan 105' Quint Aerial Apparatus Ladder Truck for Fire Station 106 (CIP PS-05)
• Receive additional information from the May 2, 2023, City Council meeting
• Public hearing and action scheduled for the regular session at 6:00 p.m.

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will hold a public hearing to form Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Fairway Canyon), authorizing up to $14.5 million in bond debt and special taxes. They will also vote on a $204,269 contract for police station perimeter fencing, approve a $47,890 CAL FIRE wildland protection agreement, and consider a development agreement assignment for the Sunny Cal Specific Plan. Several on-call service contracts for building safety, planning, and CIP project management are up for award.

• Public hearing to form CFD No. 2023-1 (Fairway Canyon) with up to $3.5M (Area 1) and $11M (Area 2) in bond debt
• Award $204,269 contract to EverFence Corp. for Police Station Perimeter Fencing (CIP PS-02)
• Approve FY 2023/24 CAL FIRE agreement for wildland fire protection at $47,890.93
• Approve assignment of Sunny Cal Development Agreement 06-DA-01 to Exeter Cherry Valley Land, LLC
• Award $500,000 on-call CIP project management contract to Transtech Engineers, Inc.

Economic Development Committee

The agenda for the May 3, 2023, Economic Development Committee meeting in Beaumont, CA, contains no substantive items. It consists solely of procedural elements such as video links and embedded content areas with no decisions, proposals, or discussion topics listed.

Planning Commission

The Beaumont Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed Penn Mart development, a 12-pump gas station with a convenience store, restaurant, and car wash on Pennsylvania Avenue. The commission will also consider a property acquisition determination and review draft objective design standards.

• Public hearing for Penn Mart: 12-pump gas station, 3,400 sq ft convenience store, 1,292 sq ft restaurant, 2,295 sq ft car wash on 1.33 acres (APNs 418-112-021, 418-160-006)
• Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration for ENV2020-0011 and approve Plot Plan PP2019-0209 and Conditional Use Permit CUP2019-0033
• Purchase and sale determination for APN 417-051-001 at Eighth Street and Elm Avenue; staff recommends finding it does not conform with General Plan and directing modification
• Workshop on Administrative Draft of Objective Design Standards for feedback and direction
• Approve minutes from March 8, 2023 meeting

Beaumont Youth Council

The Beaumont Youth Council is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, set goals and objectives for the coming year, adopt adjusted bylaws with terms ending July 31, discuss summer volunteer opportunities, and review the 2023/24 application period. The agenda is largely procedural and planning-focused, with no major financial or policy decisions listed.

• Approve minutes from April 11, 2023
• Set goals and objectives for next year
• Adopt adjusted bylaws with terms ending July 31
• Discuss volunteer opportunities for summer (May and June events)
• Discussion of 2023/24 application period

Workshop

This is a special workshop meeting of the Beaumont City Council to review the proposed FY 2023-2024 citywide budget. The council will discuss the budget and provide guidance to staff before a future vote. No final decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Review of FY 2023-2024 citywide budget
• Discussion of General Fund revenue and expenditure comparisons
• Review of enhancement requests for General Fund and Wastewater
• Review of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and vehicle/equipment requests
• Public comment period for agenda items

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY 2023/24–2025/26 Short Range Transit Plan and consider several action items, including approving a $10 million special tax bond issuance for Community Facilities District No. 2016-3 (Sundance), a $100,000 sponsorship for the 2023 Cherry Festival, and a $151,657.09 purchase of a John Deere skip loader. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as warrants, minutes, a $59,500 mitigation credit agreement for Fire Station No. 106, and cancellation of an emergency management services agreement with Riverside County. The council will also discuss proposed state bills AB1000 and AB1748 and receive updates on the purchase of a fire apparatus for Fire Station 106.

• Authorize issuance of up to $10,000,000 in Special Tax Bonds for CFD No. 2016-3 (Sundance)
• Approve $100,000 sponsorship for 2023 Beaumont Cherry Festival plus $10,000 for portable stage
• Approve $151,657.09 purchase order for John Deere skip loader from RDO Equipment Co.
• Approve $69,345.20 public works agreement with Smart City Electric Group for Fire Station 66 electrical upgrades
• Public hearing on FY 2023/24–2025/26 Short Range Transit Plan

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on amending the five-year Capital Improvement Plan, including a citywide traffic signal upgrade and Pennsylvania Avenue widening. Action items include awarding a $203,888 contract for the traffic signal at First Street and Beaumont Avenue, approving a $60,940 amendment for the widening project design, and considering a restated city manager employment agreement. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as warrants, minutes, a $40,000 purchase order increase for reverse osmosis chemicals, and a lease for temporary staff relocation.

• Public hearing on third amendment to FY22/23-FY26/27 Capital Improvement Plan, covering City-Wide Traffic Signal Upgrade (R-13) and Pennsylvania Widening (2017-009)
• Award of $203,888 public works agreement to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for traffic signal upgrade at First Street and Beaumont Avenue
• Fourth amendment to professional services agreement with Kimley Horn for Pennsylvania Avenue Widening Project, not to exceed $60,940
• Consideration of first amendment and restated City Manager employment agreement
• Approval of $118,448.10 in City Attorney invoices for March 2023

Workshop

The Beaumont City Council is holding a special workshop to conduct the first initial review of the proposed FY 2023-2024 City Wide Budget. The council will review the budget and provide guidance to staff before the budget is brought back for formal consideration and adoption. The agenda includes only this one substantive item, along with standard procedural items like call to order and public comment.

• First initial review of proposed FY 2024 City Wide Budget
• Review of General Fund revenue and expenditure comparison schedules
• Review of FY 2024 General Fund enhancement requests
• Review of Wastewater comparison schedule
• Review of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) requests

Economic Development Committee

The Beaumont Economic Development Committee will consider approving a fire sprinkler installation incentive program and a formal amendment to parking requirements in the Municipal Code for existing downtown buildings. The meeting also includes a presentation on public works streets and infrastructure, and updates on city projects.

• Approve creation of a Fire Sprinkler installation incentive program
• Approve a formal amendment to parking requirements in the Municipal Code for existing buildings within the Downtown
• Public Works Streets and Infrastructure Presentation
• Update of Projects from City Staff
• Discussion of new Downtown Business Incentive Program and parking requirement changes

Beaumont Youth Council

The Beaumont Youth Council is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss service opportunities, consider by-law amendments related to summer event participation, and set goals for the next year. The agenda is largely procedural with discussion items and no final votes scheduled.

• Approve minutes from March 14, 2023
• Discuss service opportunity ideas
• Consider by-law amendments for summer event participation
• Discuss goals and objectives for next year
• Select a member to report out to City Council

Financial and Audit Committee

The Financial and Audit Committee will meet to review and discuss several financial items, including the FY2022-2023 third quarter cash and investment report, budget update, proposed 2023 financial policies, and a long-term financial forecast. The committee will also select a chair and vicechair and approve prior meeting minutes. These items are recommendations to be forwarded to the City Council.

• Review FY2022-2023 3rd Quarter Cash and Investment Report as of March 31, 2023
• Review FY2022-2023 3rd Quarter Budget Update and Financial Status Report
• Discuss proposed 2023 City of Beaumont Financial Policies
• Review General Fund Long-Term Financial Forecast scenarios for FY23-24 budget planning
• Select Chair and Vicechair for the committee

Workshop

The Beaumont City Council will hold a workshop to review results of a sewer rate study and preliminary proposed rates. Staff will present the study and seek direction from the council. No final decisions are expected; the session is for discussion and guidance.

• Review of sewer rate study results and preliminary proposed rates
• Staff report on sewer rate study available as attachment
• Public comments accepted via email, phone, or in person

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will hold a closed session for litigation, property negotiation, and the City Manager's performance evaluation, followed by a regular meeting. Key actions include forming a Community Facilities District for Fairway Canyon, authorizing opioid settlement agreements, and approving contracts for July 4th and summer concerts. The council will also discuss a zero-emission bus plan, sign code amendments, and a resolution opposing a state ballot initiative.

• Formation of CFD No. 2023-1 (Fairway Canyon) with intent to incur bond debt
• Resolution to enter National Opioid Settlements with CVS, Allergan, Teva, Walmart, Walgreens
• July 4th contracts: $55,000 to Stache Inc. (M&M Group) and $30,000 to Pyro Spectaculars
• Summer concerts: $55,000 (June 28) and $110,000 (July 12 & 19) to Stache Inc.
• Ordinance amending Chapter 3.01 on bidding, contracting, and purchases

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will hold a closed session for pending litigation, real estate negotiations, and a City Manager performance evaluation, followed by a regular session. The regular agenda includes public hearings on an updated user fee schedule and sewer code amendments, plus action items on a strategic plan, transit budget, and several contracts, including a $2,498,483 City Hall renovation award.

• Award public works contract to Dalke & Sons Construction for City Hall renovations, not to exceed $2,498,483 (plus $209,549 in change orders)
• Continued public hearing on adopting an updated user fee schedule based on a comprehensive fee study
• Public hearing on amendments to Municipal Code Chapters 13.08.110 (sewer laterals) and 13.09 (fats, oils, grease management)
• Authorize purchase order to Toshiba for flow meters, not to exceed $54,000
• Approve City Attorney invoices for February 2023 in the amount of $59,345.80

Beaumont Youth Council

The Beaumont Youth Council is holding its regular March 2023 meeting. Business items include approving February minutes, appointing a director, electing board positions, selecting a student member for the Economic Development Committee, adopting bylaws, and providing input on the Stewart Park redesign. The council will also discuss volunteer opportunities and a report to the City Council.

• Approve minutes from February 14, 2023
• Appoint a director and elect board positions
• Select a student member for the Economic Development Committee
• Adopt Beaumont Youth Council bylaws
• Provide input on Stewart Park preferred redesign alternative

Economic Development Committee

The committee will review the appointment of alternate members to fill vacant voting seats. The agenda also includes a presentation on Fats, Oils, Grease (FOG) and discussions regarding the Downtown Business Incentive Program.

• Appointment of alternate members to vacant voting seats
• Fats, Oils, Grease (FOG) presentation
• Downtown Business Incentive Program update
• Discussion on downtown business and landowners for central business district growth

Planning Commission

The Beaumont Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits and a sign program. They will consider approving a used automotive sales lot at 1060 E. 6th Street, an ABC Type 47 liquor license for Boston Pizza at 1620 Second St., and a sign program for Starbucks at 449 East Fourth Street. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP2022-0066 for used auto sales at 1060 E. 6th Street (APN 418-031-015)
• Conditional Use Permit CUP2023-0068 for ABC Type 47 liquor license and 693 sq ft patio for Boston Pizza at 1620 Second St. Unit C
• Sign Program PLAN2023-0912 for Starbucks at 449 East Fourth Street (8 wall signs, 2 directional, 3 menu, 1 pylon reface, 2 pedestrian, 1 clearance bar)
• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2022 and February 8, 2023 meetings

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will hold a public hearing on adopting an updated user fee schedule based on a cost-of-services study, which would change fees for certain city services. The council will also consider several purchases, including a new playground at Shadow Creek Park and a restroom modular for the Police Department, plus an agreement for mitigation credits related to the Pennsylvania Avenue widening project. The agenda includes a closed session for property negotiations, litigation, and a city manager performance evaluation.

• Public hearing on updated user fee schedule
• Purchase order to GameTime for Shadow Creek Park playground: $196,866.14
• Purchase of restroom modular for Police Department from Mobile Modular: $89,262.53
• Agreement for mitigation bank credits for Pennsylvania Avenue Widening: $80,000
• Ratify emergency MBR pump repairs: $36,890.52

Workshop

The Beaumont City Council is holding a special workshop meeting to review a draft Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) and discuss a conceptual Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) control program, including potential future ordinance changes. No formal adoption is scheduled; the council is expected to provide feedback and direction. The meeting is open to public comment via email, phone, or in person.

• Review of Draft Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) for future Council Adoption
• Discussion of conceptual FOG control program and potential ordinance changes
• Red Line BMC 13.09 regulating FOG management in food service establishments
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on amending the five-year Capital Improvement Plan and changing procurement rules for professional services. Action items include approving a $1,495,343.59 purchase order for two CNG buses, a $43,746.40 playground project, and a $87,000 annual federal lobbying contract. The consent calendar covers routine approvals like warrants, minutes, and contract determinations.

• Approve $1,495,343.59 for two CNG El Dorado National EZ Rider II buses (CIP T-15)
• Award $87,000/year federal lobbying contract to David Turch and Associates
• Public hearing on amending FY22/23-FY26/27 Capital Improvement Plan
• Public hearing on ordinance amending procurement of professional services (Chapter 3.02)
• Approve $43,746.40 for playground demolition/installation at Three Rings Ranch Park

Beaumont Youth Council

The Beaumont Youth Council is holding a regular meeting to introduce its board of directors and bylaws, and to discuss selecting a member for the Beaumont Economic Development Committee. The agenda is mostly introductory and procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Introduction of Youth Council Bylaws (Beaumont YC Bylaws rev 1.pdf)
• Introduction of Youth Council Board of Directors (YC Board of Directors descriptions.pdf)
• Discussion of selecting a Youth Council member for the Beaumont Economic Development Committee
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda (3-minute limit)

Planning Commission

The Beaumont Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a one-year extension for a 16,823-square-foot industrial building on First Street, and will consider continuing a request for a gas station, convenience store, restaurant, and car wash on Pennsylvania Avenue. The commission will also reorganize by selecting a chair and vice chair, and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Continue PP2019-0209, CUP2019-0033, ENV2020-0011 for Penn Mart (12-pump gas station, 3,400 sq ft convenience store, 1,292 sq ft restaurant, 2,295 sq ft car wash) off-calendar
• Public hearing on one-year extension (PP2023-0544) for industrial building at First Street between Viele and Grace Avenues, new expiration January 11, 2024
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for 2023
• Approval of November 8, 2022 minutes

Economic Development Committee

The Beaumont Economic Development Committee is holding a regular meeting with a largely procedural agenda. They will introduce new committee members, reorganize the committee, and vote to approve the minutes from the November 9, 2022 meeting. No substantive policy or project decisions are listed.

• Introduction of new committee members
• Re-organization of committee
• Approval of minutes from November 9, 2022

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will hold a closed session for labor negotiations, litigation, and property purchases, followed by a regular session. The council will consider consent items, public hearings, and action items including the mid-year budget report, a fee study for cost of services, and several professional services contracts. The meeting includes recognition of Riverside County Flood Control and GFOA award presentation.

• Approve first amendment to Raftelis sewer rate study contract, not to exceed $16,685, total $57,998
• Approve three-year contract to Spicer Consulting for CFD administration, initial annual cost $180,001
• Award on-call traffic engineering services to Fehr & Peers, STC Traffic Inc., and EXP, cumulative annual amount not to exceed $500,000
• Award professional services agreement to TSK for City Hall Building C remodel, not to exceed $84,790
• Award professional services agreement to Architerra Design Group for Veterans and First Responders Memorial Plaza, $87,705

Workshop

The Beaumont City Council is holding a special workshop meeting focused on strategic planning. The only action item is a discussion of strategic planning materials, with a recommended action to direct staff to create a work plan. Public comments are accepted in writing or in person, with a three-minute limit.

• Strategic planning workshop with agenda, PowerPoint, and survey results
• Recommended action: direct staff to create a work plan
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will hold a closed session for legal and property negotiations, then a regular meeting to consider several items. Key actions include a public hearing on amending the Fairway Canyon Development Agreement with Meritage Homes, approving the 2023 Street Project list, and awarding contracts for traffic signal work. The council will also discuss pension funding strategies and recreation fees.

• Public hearing on Meritage Development Agreement amendment for Planning Area 20 at Fairway Canyon (PLAN2022-0776)
• Approve 2023 Street Project list of approximately 23.6 miles of street rehabilitation
• Award public works agreement to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for traffic signal upgrade at Sixth Street and Beaumont Avenue, not to exceed $151,000 (plus $15,000 change orders)
• Approve first amendment to professional services agreement with Z&K Consultants, Inc. for consulting engineering services, not to exceed $75,000 (total $99,900)
• Approve City Attorney invoices for December 2022 in the amount of $100,768.75

Economic Development Committee

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Planning Commission

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Financial and Audit Committee

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