Beaumont public meetings in 2024

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will hold a closed session to review a city manager performance evaluation and discuss two potential litigation matters. In the regular session, council members will consider a consent calendar, public hearings on a transportation mitigation fee update, a billboard relocation, and several professional services contracts. The council will also vote on a grant agreement that provides $1,000,000 from HUD for the Second Street Extension project. Additional items include youth council reporting and appointments to city boards and committees.

• Ratify warrants dated November 29, 2024 and December 6, 2024
• Accept public improvements and exonerate maintenance bonds for Cherry Ave improvements and Parcel Map No. 36426 traffic signal
• Adopt ordinance and resolution to update participation and fee schedule for the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program
• Approve HUD grant agreement providing $1,000,000 for the Second Street Extension project
• Award a professional services agreement to SKM Engineering LLC for SCADA programming and system integration services up to $75,000

Planning Commission

The commission will adopt a resolution confirming that the 29.3‑acre acquisition near the southwest intersection of Beaumont Avenue and Cougar Way (APN 404‑140‑007) complies with the General Plan and qualifies for a CEQA common‑sense exemption. It will also hold public hearings on a lighting variance and time extension for Orchard Logistics at 745 Nichols Road, a library expansion and parking variance at 125 East Eighth Street, and conditional use permits for a dance studio at 709 Beaumont Avenue and an engraving shop at 506 Wellwood Avenue. The meeting includes approval of the October 9, 2024, minutes.

• Resolution adopting by title only that the 29.3‑acre acquisition at Beaumont Ave & Cougar Way (APN 404‑140‑007) conforms with the General Plan and CEQA exemption.
• Variance V2024‑0016 and one‑year extension PP2024‑0057 for Orchard Logistics at 745 Nichols Road.
• Plot Plan PP2024‑0032 and Variance V2024‑0009 for Beaumont Library expansion (9,114 sq ft addition, 60 parking stalls) at 125 East Eighth Street.
• Conditional Use Permit CUP2024‑0005 for a dance studio in a 1,350 sq ft suite at 709 Beaumont Avenue.
• Conditional Use Permit CUP2024‑0006 for Oaktree Engraving and Monuments at 506 Wellwood Avenue.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will discuss a potential title change for the Local Developer/Economic Developer seat. The body will also receive progress updates on the Pass Area Resource Center and downtown marketing initiatives.

• Discussion of title change for the Local Developer/Economic Developer committee seat
• Progress update on the Pass Area Resource Center located at 514 California Avenue
• Review of Downtown Beaumont Marketing Update regarding revitalization and economic development
• Approval of October 9, 2024 meeting minutes

Beaumont Youth Council

The Beaumont Youth Council will meet to approve previous minutes and select a member to report to the City Council. The meeting is open to the public and will include a tour of the Transit and Information Technology Building.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Selection of student for City Council report
• Tour of Transit and Information Technology Building
• Public comment period for non-agenda items
• Youth Council goals and objectives discussion

Special Meeting

The Beaumont City Council will adopt a resolution certifying the results of the municipal election held on November 5, 2024. The council will also ratify the selection of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for 2025 according to the established rotational sequence. A public comment period and recognitions are also scheduled but no actions are taken on those items.

• Adoption of resolution certifying the November 5, 2024 municipal election results
• Reorganization of City Council and selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for 2025
• Public comment period allowing residents to address the council
• Recognitions and remarks
• Approval of all ordinances and resolutions by title only

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The City Council will discuss infrastructure needs for the Potrero Extension Benefit Area and truck route viability. The body is also deciding on several financial policies, a sponsorship and donation policy, and real estate negotiations in closed session.

• Reimbursement of $8,863,651.89 in bond proceeds to Tri Pointe Homes for improvement costs and impact fees
• Reimbursement of $214,799.45 in PayGo funds to Tri Pointe Homes for TUMF Fees
• Freeway Agreement with the State of California for State Highway Route 60 from Jack Rabbit Trail to I-10
• Supplemental Agreement for 2024-2025 CDBG Program for Pedestrian Sidewalk Safety Improvement Project Phase II
• Closed session negotiations for 30 acres of vacant land (APN 404-140-007) and 105 6th Street

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The City Council will discuss the donation of 6.26 acres of land from Lassen Development Partners and hold a public hearing to award FY 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant funds. The body will also review budget updates and personnel changes for development directors.

• Donation Agreement for 6.26 acres of real property (APN: 424-010-007) from Lassen Development Partners, LLLP
• Public hearing to award FY 2025-26 CDBG funds, including $10,000 for Voices for Children
• Budget adjustments of $31,157 and $147,185 for Community and Economic Development positions
• Approval of City Attorney invoices for October 2024 totaling $144,268.26
• Revised funding agreement for façade improvements at 960 Beaumont Avenue

Financial and Audit Committee

The committee is reviewing several financial policies and the draft FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The body will decide whether to recommend these items for final approval by the City Council.

• Review of FY 2024 Draft Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Establishment of materiality levels for GASB 87 and 96 financial policies
• Review of City of Beaumont Sponsorship and Donation Policy
• Update to the Development Impact Fee section of the Financial Management Policy

Planning Commission

The posted agenda for the Beaumont Planning Commission meeting on 2024-11-13 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with only procedural headings and no specific rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public hearing details.

Economic Development Committee

The Beaumont Economic Development Committee held a meeting on November 13, 2024. The agenda provided by eSCRIBE Software Ltd. lists the meeting details, but the specific items to be decided or discussed are not visible in the provided text.

• Meeting held on November 13, 2024
• Agenda managed by eSCRIBE Software Ltd.

Beaumont Youth Council

The Beaumont Youth Council will approve the minutes from its October 8, 2024 meeting, receive and discuss a community survey flyer, and choose a council member to report at the upcoming City Council meeting. The agenda also includes a public comment period for items not on the agenda and a tour of City Hall.

• Approve Minutes dated October 8, 2024
• Receive and discuss Community Survey flyer
• Select Youth Council member to report at next City Council meeting
• Public comment period for non‑agenda items
• Tour of City Hall

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The City Council will hold continued public hearings regarding the adoption of the 2024 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and Fee Schedule. The session also includes a closed session to discuss labor negotiations and the potential purchase of 6.26 acres of vacant land.

• Public hearing for the 2024 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and Fee Schedule
• Proposed purchase of 6.26 acres of vacant land from LASSEN DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, LLP
• Increase of $20,000 for City Hall Ramps Project (CIP F-03) construction contingency
• Five-year MOU with Riverside County Department of Environmental Health for Vector Control Services
• Notice of Completion for the VFW Re-Roof Project at 450 East Fourth Street

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Committee will receive updates on several Capital Improvement Projects and a grant award. Members will also review survey findings for the Parks and Community Services Master Plan and a list of 2025 community events.

• Project updates for Nicklaus Park and Palmer Park (CIP Nos. P-05 and P-18)
• Parks and Community Services Master Plan update and survey findings (CIP P-17)
• Stewart Park Improvement Project grant award update
• 2025 Community Events List
• Approval of July 22, 2024 meeting minutes

Financial and Audit Committee

The Beaumont Financial and Audit Committee will approve the July 22, 2024 meeting minutes and receive reports on the FY2024‑2025 first‑quarter budget, cash and investments, and CalPERS pension funding. It will also select members for the Audit Subcommittee and set a date for a special meeting to review the draft FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

• Approve Minutes dated July 22, 2024
• Receive FY2024‑2025 1st Quarter Budget Update and Financial Status Report
• Receive FY2024‑2025 1st Quarter Cash and Investment Report
• Receive CalPERS Pension Funding Update
• Select members for the Audit Subcommittee

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will consider several finance and procurement actions, including a resolution to authorize special tax bonds not to exceed $10,500,000 for Community Facilities District No. 93‑1. The council will also hold a public hearing to amend the FY 2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Plan and approve a requisition to release $8,250,000 of bond proceeds to Zions Bank. Additional items include awarding contracts for the Mesa Lift Station Upgrade project and approving city attorney invoices.

• Approve Acquisition Agreement for CFD 93‑1 (Improvement Area 17D) and authorize special tax bonds up to $10,500,000 (par amount approx. $9,400,000).
• Approve Requisition No. 2 to release $8,250,000 bond proceeds to Zions Bank for Tri Pointe Homes project costs.
• Award Public Works Agreement to Borden Excavating for Mesa Lift Station Upgrade, total construction amount not to exceed $7,486,377.
• Public hearing to consider a resolution amending the FY 2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Plan.
• Approve City Attorney invoices for September 2024 in the amount of $124,914.57.

Planning Commission

The Beaumont Planning Commission will approve the September 11, 2024 meeting minutes. It will hold a public hearing and approve the plot plan for the AA Fence project, which proposes a 16,000‑sq‑ft warehouse and a 2,750‑sq‑ft office on 1.20 acres in the Manufacturing zone at West Fourth Street and Risco Circle, subject to conditions and a notice of exemption. The commission will also provide a report to the Beaumont Unified School District on the proposed property acquisition at Sorenstam Drive and Lopez Lane to confirm conformity with the City’s 2040 General Plan.

• Approve PC Minutes dated September 11, 2024
• Hold public hearing and approve Plot Plan PP2023-0618 for AA Fence warehouse (16,000 sq ft) and office (2,750 sq ft) on 1.20 acres at West Fourth St & Risco Circle, Manufacturing zone, with conditions and notice of exemption
• Provide BUSD with a conformity report for the proposed acquisition at Sorenstam Drive and Lopez Lane
• Public comment period for items not on the agenda (three‑minute limit per speaker)
• Adjournment and scheduling of next meeting for November 13, 2024

Economic Development Committee

The Beaumont Economic Development Committee will approve the minutes from its September 11, 2024 meeting. It will receive and file a report proposing a new Business Concierge Service to aid local business establishment and expansion. The committee will also receive and file an update on the Business Incentive Program and hear a status report on the Beaumont Nights project.

• Approve minutes dated September 11, 2024
• Receive and file Business Concierge Service proposal
• Receive and file Business Incentive Program update
• Beaumont Nights project status update

Beaumont Youth Council

The Beaumont Youth Council will approve the September 10, 2024 meeting minutes and elect members to several elected seats, including Director, Assistant Director, Secretary, and committee chairs. The council will also receive an overview of the City Council agenda process and discuss its own goals and objectives for the term. A member will be selected to report at the next City Council meeting.

• Approve Minutes dated September 10, 2024
• Select elected seats: Director, Assistant Director, Secretary, Philanthropic Chair/Event Coordinator (2), Economic Development Committee Member, Parks and Recreation Committee Member
• City Council Agenda 101 – overview and Q&A
• Discuss and establish Youth Council goals and objectives
• Select Youth Council member to report at next City Council meeting

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will hold a closed session to discuss litigation, labor negotiations, and property purchase talks. In the regular session, council members will consider a consent calendar, adopt a storm‑water covenant, amend the conflict‑of‑interest code, and hold public hearings on development impact fees. Action items include updating the Business Incentive Program and awarding an amended agreement to IDC Consulting Engineers, Inc. for up to $1,884,482 to design the Pennsylvania Avenue Grade Separation Project.

• Award amended and restated agreement to IDC Consulting Engineers, Inc. for up to $1,884,482 to design the Pennsylvania Avenue Grade Separation Project (CIP 2017-012)
• Public hearings to adopt the 2024 Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and Development Impact Fee Schedule
• Performance bond exonerations for street, storm drain, sewer, and monument projects under Tract Maps 31470 and 27971‑9
• Resolution amending the City’s Conflict of Interest Code
• Storm Water Management Facilities Covenant and Agreement for MLC Fairway Canyon Phase 4C (Plot Plan PW2024‑0020)

Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting for the City of Beaumont State of the City Address. No other legislative items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• City of Beaumont State of the City Address

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will consider a series of consent calendar items, including ratifying recent warrants and approving minutes. It will adopt a second reading amendment to the 2040 General Plan land‑use map and issue notices of completion for several capital projects. Public hearings will be held on a vector control ordinance, and action items include adopting the Downtown Revitalization Plan, authorizing a $200,000 mitigation bank credit purchase, and updating the Uniform Compensation Plan.

• Amend Professional Services Agreement with EXP U.S. Services, Inc. for the Beaumont Master Drainage Plan (CIP 2019-019) – total not‑to‑exceed $597,420
• Authorize purchase of mitigation bank credits for the Second Street Extension – $200,000
• Adopt the Downtown Revitalization Plan (Plan2023-0998)
• Approve changes to the Uniform Compensation Plan, adding a Community Development Director and a Budget Analyst, and eliminating a Budget Specialist
• Notice of Completion for the City Hall Renovation Project (CIP CF-104) at 550 East Sixth Street

Planning Commission

The Beaumont Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the July 24, 2024 meeting. It will hold a public hearing on a Specific Plan Amendment (SP2022-0006), Plot Plan (PP2022-0422), Conditional Use Permit (CUP2022-0062) and Mitigated Negative Declaration (ENV2022-0020) for a Walmart fueling station with 16 fuel positions, a canopy and a 440‑sq‑ft kiosk. The commission will forward a recommendation to the City Council to deny the specific plan amendment, plot plan and conditional use permit.

• Approve PC Minutes dated July 24, 2024
• Public hearing on SP2022-0006, PP2022-0422, CUP2022-0062 for Walmart fueling station
• Recommendation to deny the specific plan amendment, plot plan and conditional use permit
• Project includes 16 fueling positions, canopy and 440 sq ft kiosk (APN 419-260-081)
• Public comment period with three‑minute limit per speaker

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will approve the May 8, 2024:00 p.m. meeting minutes and fill a vacant community‑member seat by appointing Alternate Member Cesar Marrufo. Staff will present a receive‑and‑file update on the Beaumont Downtown Revitalization Plan (Plan2023‑0998). The meeting also includes a public comment period for non‑agenda matters and standard procedural business.

• Approve minutes dated May 8, 2024
• Appoint Alternate Member Cesar Marrufo to vacant community‑member seat
• Receive and file update on Downtown Revitalization Plan (Plan2023‑0998)

Beaumont Youth Council

The Beaumont Youth Council regular meeting will consider several agenda items. Members will confirm receipt of the Youth Council bylaws, receive an explanation of the Ralph M. Brown Act, and discuss the structure of elected seats on the council, with a vote scheduled for the next meeting. Additional items include a handout of upcoming volunteer events and the selection of a council member to report at the next City Council meeting.

• Youth Council By-Laws – confirm received (Beaumont YC Bylaws.pdf)
• Ralph M. Brown Act – explanation of its application to the Youth Council (Open-Public-VI-revised-2024.pdf)
• Office Seats – discussion of elected positions; vote to be held next meeting (Elected Positions on Youth Council.pdf)
• Upcoming Events – handout with volunteer opportunities
• Selection of Youth Council member to report at next City Council meeting

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will hold a closed session to discuss potential litigation and labor negotiations before a regular session where they will consider an urgency ordinance to address homeless encampments and approve various contracts and budget adjustments.

• Public hearing to adopt urgency ordinance regarding homeless encampments
• Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District Annual Encroachment Cooperative Agreement
• Re-Appropriation of Fiscal Year 2024 Unexpended Expenditures ($1,515,440)
• Downtown Grease Trap Improvement Program at 410 E. Sixth Street
• Fee waiver request for HCN Bank’s Annual Trunk or Treat Event

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will consider several items, beginning with a closed‑session discussion of potential litigation and negotiations on multiple vacant land parcels. In the regular session, the council will vote on a consent calendar that includes ratifying warrants, adopting a FY23 State Homeland Security Program grant of $7,859, and authorizing the Mayor and Chief of Police to execute a Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement. Additional agenda items cover parcel dedication for the Mesa Lift Station, a right‑of‑way acceptance for Veile Avenue, and exoneration of several public‑improvement bonds.

• Authorize Mayor and Chief of Police to sign Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement
• Adopt FY23 State Homeland Security Program grant award of $7,859
• Accept dedication of parcel for Mesa Lift Station upgrade project
• Accept right‑of‑way for Veile Avenue as part of Hidden Canyon Industrial Park
• Exonerate performance and maintenance bonds for Tract Maps 31468‑6, 34290, 31468‑5, and 31468‑7

Special Meeting

The Beaumont City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 19, 2024. The agenda includes a call to order, a public comment period for items not on the agenda, and a closed‑session conference with legal counsel to consider initiating litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4). No other agenda items are listed for action, and the meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Closed‑session conference with legal counsel regarding potential initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4).
• Public comment period allowing any person to address the council on matters not on the agenda (three‑minute limit per speaker).
• Call to order by Mayor Fenn, Mayor Pro Tem Lara, and Council Members Voigt, White, and Martinez.

Economic Development Committee

The Beaumont Economic Development Committee held a meeting on August 14, 2024. The agenda included standard procedural items such as meeting type, date, stage, status, and number. No specific decisions or public hearings were listed in the provided text.

• Meeting type: Economic Development Committee
• Meeting date: 2024-08-14
• Stage: Agenda
• Status: Scheduled
• Department: Economic Development

Planning Commission

The agenda for the Beaumont Planning Commission meeting on 2024-08-14 contains no listed items. It appears to be a placeholder with no decisions or discussions recorded. No agenda items are available to summarize.

Planning Commission

The Beaumont Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from June 12, 2024, and consider a Tentative Parcel Map for the Fairway Canyons project. The commission will also continue two other items to a future meeting.

• Approval of June 12, 2024, Planning Commission minutes
• Tentative Parcel Map PM2024-0003 for Fairway Canyons
• Continuance of Beaumont Dance Studio Conditional Use Permit
• Continuance of Walmart Fuel project to August 28, 2024

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will approve the minutes from the April 22, 2024 meeting. It will receive and file a staff report updating the Sports Park synthetic turf and lighting Capital Improvement Project (CIP) P-04. The committee will also receive and file reports on special event policies and the Stewart Park construction award.

• Approve minutes dated April 22, 2024
• Receive and file Sports Park Synthetic Turf and Sports Lighting Project update (CIP P-04)
• Receive and file Special Events policies and procedures overview
• Receive and file Stewart Park construction award update

Financial and Audit Committee

The Beaumont Financial and Audit Committee will consider several financial reports. It will approve the minutes from the January 22, 2024 meeting. It will receive and file the FY2023‑2024 4th quarter budget update and cash and investment reports. It will review the June 30, 2024 accounts receivable aging and recommend moving the matter forward to the City Council.

• Approve Minutes (FAC 01.22.2024.pdf) dated January 22, 2024
• Receive and file FY2023‑2024 4th Quarter Budget Update (report as of June 30, 2024)
• Receive and file FY2023‑2024 4th Quarter Cash and Investment Report (as of June 30, 2024)
• Review Accounts Receivable Aging (June 30, 2024) and recommend to City Council

City Council Closed and Regular Session

The Beaumont City Council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including ratifying contract change‑order authority for Fire Station No. 106 up to $938,500 and for City Hall renovations up to $317,731. The Council will also adopt a deed restriction for the Three Rings Ranch Park property and a resolution directing the County Auditor to collect weed‑abatement fees. Two specific‑plan amendments (Heartland/Olivewood and Oak Valley) will receive a second reading and be adopted by title only.

• Ratify Fire Station No. 106 construction contingency (authority up to $938,500)
• Ratify City Hall renovation contingency (authority up to $317,731)
• Adopt resolution for Three Rings Ranch Park deed restriction (per capita grant award)
• Adopt resolution ordering collection of weed‑abatement charges on tax rolls
• Second reading and adoption by title of Heartland (Olivewood) Specific Plan amendment

Workshop

The City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint workshop to review the Administrative Draft of the Background and Recommendations Report for the Zoning Code Update. The body will provide comments to staff regarding this report.

• Zoning Code Update (PLAN2024-0068) - Capital Improvement Project (CIP) CD-04