Beaumont City Council
February 4, 2025

Staff Report

TO: City Council
FROM: Carole Kendrick, Interim Community Development Director Melody Arechiga, Senior Planner
DATE February 4, 2025
SUBJECT: PLAN2025-0176 General Plan Annual Progress Report and General Plan Chapter 12 Implementation Update

Description An update on the progress of implementing Chapter 12 of the 2024 Beaumont General Plan.

Background and Analysis:

State law requires each county and city to prepare and adopt a 20-year comprehensive and long-range general plan for its physical development (Government Code Section 65300). The General Plan has been called the “constitution” or “blueprint” for the City and offers a strong foundation for making future development decisions. In December 2016, the City Council awarded a contract for the proposed General Plan Update. On November 17, 2020, the City Council adopted the 2040 Beaumont General Plan.

The 2040 Beaumont General Plan complies with Government Code Section 65300 mentioned above and provides the City with a consistent land-use decision-making framework. The general plan and its maps, diagrams, goals, and policies form the basis for city zoning, subdivision, and public works actions. Under California law, no specific plan, area plan, zoning, subdivision map, nor public works project may be approved unless the City finds that it is consistent with the adopted general plan.

Chapter 12-Implementation (new chapter)

This chapter describes actions to implement the goals and policies of the General Plan.

Generally, implementation actions are needed to direct City staff and decision makers, and execute specific policies within the General Plan, such as creating an ordinance or updating a master plan. This chapter also includes indicators to track the implementation of the General Plan over time.

“Although the General Plan is a living document, State law allows it to be updated to be refined over the coming decades. It encourages an annual review of the

implementation actions and recommends that the entire General Plan be thoroughly reviewed every five (5) years to ensure that it is still consistent with the community’s goal.” (2040 General Plan, Chapter 12, Page 298)

The 2024 General Plan Annual progress report is provided as Attachment A. Chapter 12 of the General Plan includes a table that identifies programmatic actions to be completed by the City. Each implementation program identifies the responsible City departments, level of priority and a suggested time frame. Staff included an additional column to provide updates.

Planning staff anticipates kicking off the five (5) year review process in the summer of 2025.

Fiscal Impact:

The cost to prepare this staff report is approximately $700.

Recommended Action:

Receive and file.

Attachments:

A. 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report
B. General Chapter 12 Implementation Table - Updated

1 CITY OF BEAUMONT

GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL

PROGRESS REPORT

Calendar Year 2024

Prepared by the
Community Development Department

Government Code Section 65400(b)(1) mandates that all cities and counties submit to their legislative bodies an annual report on the status of the general plan and progress in its implementation. This document satisfies the Government Code requirement.

2 City of Beaumont
General Plan Annual Progress Report
Calendar Year 2024

City Council
Mayor Mike Lara
Mayor Pro Tempore Jessica Voigt
Council Member Lloyd White
Council Member Julio Martinez
Council Member David Fenn

City Manager
Elizabeth Gibbs

Interim Community Development Director
Carole Kendrick

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 4 Background ..................................................................................................................... 4 Planning .......................................................................................................................... 5 Building and Safety ......................................................................................................... 6 Community Enhancement ............................................................................................... 6 Fire Safety…………………………………………………………………………………….… 7
Housing Element Reporting Requirements ..................................................................... 8 General Plan Implementation .......................................................................................... 8 Land Use and Community Design ................................................................................... 8 Housing ........................................................................................................................... 9 Mobility ............................................................................................................................ 9 Economic Development and Fiscal ............................................................................... 10 Health and Environmental Justice ………………………………………………………..…10 Community Facilities and Infrastructure…………………………………………………….11 Conservation and Open Space ……………………………………………………………...11 Safety …………………………………………………………………………………………..12
Noise ............................................................................................................................. 13 Downtown Area Plan …………………………………………………………………………14
General Plan Update ..................................................................................................... 14

Appendix A Government Code Section 65400

4 INTRODUCTION
Government Code Section 65400 (b)(1) mandates that all cities and counties submit to their legislative bodies an annual report (Progress Report) on the status of the general plan and progress in its implementation. Only charter cities are exempt from the requirement to prepare progress reports. A copy of this progress re port must be sent to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

The General Plan Annual Progress Report summarizes the City of Beaumont’s progress towards implementing the goals, policies and programs of the City’s 2040 General Plan.

This report covers the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. This will be the second report on the 2040 General Plan and the first report on the 6th Cycle Housing Element that was adopted in September 2022. This report provides an overview of the activities of the Community Development Department which includes Planning, Building and Safety, Community Enhancement and Fire Safety.

Review and Acceptance by Local Legislative Body
The State of California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (formerly the Office of Planning and Research) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development will also receive a copy of The City of Beaumont’s General Plan progress report after it is reviewed and accepted by the Beaumont City Council. The City Council can accept this on consent, or as a discussion item.

BACKGROUND
The City of Beaumont was incorporated on November 18, 1912. Beaumont is a General Law City under the Council/Manager form of government. Located in Riverside County, Beaumont is located 110 miles north of San Diego, 50 miles east of Los Angeles, 50 miles northeast of the heart of Orange County and 15 miles west of the City of San Bernardino.

The City and its designated sphere of influence encompass approximately 48 square miles. The land area within the City’s corporate boundaries is approximately 26 square

5 miles. The City remains part of one of the fastest growing areas in the Nation due to the availability of developable land, the relatively low housing costs, and its desirability as a retirement community. The City’s location in relation to the major regional transportation facilities that include the I-10 and SR-60 freeway and the Union Pacific railroad, enhance its desirability as an industrial location.

The geographic area governed by the Beaumont General Plan includes the City’s corporate boundaries as of 2020 and the City’s established Sphere of Influence.

PLANNING
This section outlines the activities of the Pla nning Department from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The day-to-day planning activities include:
 Administrating the City’s Zoning Ordinance
 Answering public inquiries on the telephone and over the public counter  Processing planning applications for the Planning Commission and City Council  Reviewing and approving business license applications  Preparing reports for the Planning Commission and City Council  Reviewing development plans for compliance with City standards  Assisting other City Departments as needed
The City’s General Plan Update took effect January 3, 2021. In 2024, the City had one General Plan Amendments, one Pre-Zone, one Specific Plan, one Annexation and one Plan of Service associated with the project called Beaumont Pointe were completed.

Additionally, two Specific Plan Amendments were completed to bring the Oak Valley SCPGA Specific Plan and Heartland Specific Plan in conformance with the General Plan Land Use Designations. The following list highlights some of the applications that were received by the Planning Department during 2024:
 2 Specific Plans
 12 Plot Plans (new development)
 8 Minor Plot Plans
 19 Residential Administrative Plot Plans

6  23 Administrative Plot Plans
 8 Conditional Use Permits
 19 Variance Applications
 4 Parcel Maps
 2 Tract Maps
 1 Environmental Review Applications
 4 Landscaping Applications
 3 General Plan Amendment Applications
 3 Re-Zone Applications
 3 Ordinance/Text Change Applications
 1 Plan of Service Application
 3 Annexation Applications
 16 Pre-Application Reviews
 38 Public Works Plan Checks
 549 Building Plan Checks

BUILDING AND SAFETY
Building and Safety is responsible for a variety of tasks that include issuing permits, processing plan check submittals, and inspections. The Building and Safety D epartment reviews all plans and permits for compliance with California building codes. New building construction and tenant improvements require plan check review for zoning and building code compliance.

During calendar year 2024, the City of Beaumont Building and Safety Department issued a total of 2,123 permits as follows:
 136 New Non-Residential Construction Permits
 1,982 Residential Permits which includes new single-family units, solar panel permits, patio covers, pools and other types of residential work  5 Non-Specified

COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT

7 Code Enforcement is responsible for enforcement of building and zoning codes, health and safety and property maintenance. The Code Enforcement Department is also tasked with implementing the weed abatement program , board and secure of vacant structures and community education and compliance.

During calendar year 2024, the City of Beaumont Code Enforcement Department engaged in the following:
 0 administrative appeals hearings
 309 inspections resulting in cases opened
 307inspections resulting in cases closed
 515 Acres weed abated

FIRE SAFETY
Fire Safety is responsible for plan check and inspection of all new construction, oversight of fire suppression system installations and the annual safety inspection program. The Fire Safety staff is also tasked with community education related to fire safety.

During calendar year 2024, the City of Beaumont Fire Safety Specialists engaged in the following:
 254 Fire Plan Reviews
 815 Building Plan Reviews
 52 Public Works Plan Reviews
 162 Planning Case Reviews
 1,514 Construction Inspections
 34 Non-State Mandated Life Safety Inspections
 114 State Mandated Life Safety Inspections
 27 Special Event Permit Inspections

8 HOUSING ELEMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has standardized forms for addressing the Housing Element portion of this Annual Progress Report. A report will be prepared for 2024 and subsequently submitted to HCD once completed.

GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
The City’s General Plan is made up of nine (9) elements including the seven (7) elements required by State Law:
 Land Use and Community Design
 Mobility
 Economic Development and Fiscal
 Health and Environmental Justice
 Community Facilities and Infrastructure
 Conservation and Open Space
 Safety
 Noise
 Downtown Area Plan
Each of these elements were included in the update with exception of the Housing Element. The Housing Element Update was adopted in September 2022 and certified by the Department of Housing and Community Development on December 12, 2022.

Land Use and Community Design
This Element has been prepared to meet State General Plan law (Government Code Section 65302(a)) which requires that a city’s General Plan include:
“. . . a land use element which designates the proposed general distribution and gen eral location and extent of uses of the land for housing, business, industry and open space, including agriculture, natural resources, recreation, and enjoyment of scenic beauty, public buildings and grounds, solid waste disposal facilities and other categories of public and private uses of land. The land use element shall include a statement of the standards

9 of population density and building intensity recommended for the various districts and other territory covered by the plan.”
The required land use element has the broadest scope of the required elements of a general plan, regulating how all land in a city is to be used in the future. As required by law, potential impacts from new development are assessed under CEQA. This element was amended once in 2024 under the Beaumont Pointe entitlement to change the land use designation of 539.9 acres from Rural Residential-1 Acre Minimum to Industrial (226.3 acres), General Commercial (28.8 acres), Open Space (269.4 acres) and the remaining acreage was designated for public roads (15.4 acres).

Housing
The City of Beaumont Housing Element was certified by the State Department of Housing and Community Development on December 12, 2012, for the 2021-2029 planning period.

The Housing Element was not amended during Calendar Year 2024.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65400, the City Council is required to prepare an annual report on the status and progress in implementing the City’s Housing Element using forms and definitions adopted by the Department of Housing and Community Development. Staff will work to prepare the 6th Cycle Housing Element annual progress report for 2024 using the required forms.

In 2024, the City launched the Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) Standards Plans Program and were made available to the community via the City’s website. This will further assist in the development of housing units and assist the City in meeting the Regional Housing Needs Allocation which is in line with the goals and policies of the Housing Element.

Mobility
The Transportation and Circulation Element guides the City’s decision-making regarding transportation, roadways and performance standards. Through the goals and policies of the Transportation and Circulation Element, the City strives to improve both local and regional transportation systems.

10 The City’s Mobility Element of the General Plan incorporates policies addressing the California Complete Streets Act of 2008 (AB 1358), the Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32), and the Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act (SB375). The Mobility Element also addresses SB743 and the CEQA changes deemphasizing Level of Service (LOS), focusing more on vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and automobile trip generation rates.

The Mobility Element is designed to the transportation system from a multi-modal perspective and focus on increased connectivity. This element was not amended during the 2024 calendar year.

Economic Development and Fiscal
While an Economic Development and Fiscal Element is not mandated by California State Law, this Element is consistent with Section 65303 of the State of California Government Code that allows jurisdictions to adopt additional elements that relate to economic development. The 2019 Economic Development Strategic Plan provides a blueprint for attracting targeted new development and business investment, creating jobs, and contributing to the City’s long-term fiscal health. The Plan identifies key industries to be the focus of Beaumont’s business retention/ expansion/attraction efforts and includes action on closely related issues such as infrastructure, land use and workforce development. This element was not amended in 2024.

Health and Environmental Justice
California law requires that a General Plan include elements (or chapters) that specifically address environmental justice (Section 65302 (h)). These requirements were adopted with Senate Bill 1000 (SB 1000), or the Planning for Healthy Communities Act. This Element is consistent with Section 65303 of the State of California Government Code, which allows local jurisdictions to integrate health -related policies and prioritize existing community health concerns to mitigate the impacts of future health issues and prevent chronic diseases, while supporting improved transportation facilities, infrastructure, and healthy land use design.

11 The Health, Equity and Environmental Justice Element presents the community’s priorities for realizing a healthy and equitable community. It i ncludes goals and policies that address existing community health concerns as well as approaches to managing new development to prevent future health issues, covering topics such as environmental justice, access to healthy food, disease prevention, safe an d healthy housing, and opportunities for physical activity. This element also describes how the decision-making process includes underrepresented sections of the population. This element was not amended in 2024.

Community Facilities and Infrastructure
The State of California does not require that a city’s General Plan include a separate Community Facilities and Infrastructure Element but does require the topic of facilities and infrastructure to be addressed (Section 65302 (b)). Attractive and accessible community facilities, dependable electricity and water supply, and efficient waste removal are important to maintaining and enhancing quality of life in Beaumont – these are critical lifelines that support the wellbeing of residents, provision of basic s ervices, and investments in the City. Community facilities and infrastructure systems must also be adaptable to changes in the City, accounting not only for existing capacity, but also future demand, sustainable design, and creative funding options. This element was not amended in 2024.

The City has 33 recreational facilities within its boundary. The City’s current park ratio requirement is 5 acres of parkland (and full improvements) per 1,000 residents . Based on the City’s current estimated population of 53,036 residents (2020 Census), the City requires 265.18 acres of parkland to meet park ratio requirements. Based on the total acres of all parks and facilities maintained by the City, HOA s, and BCVRPD within the City limits, a total of 343.4 acres of parkland is being provided for a current park ratio of

6.47 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents.

Conservation and Open Space

12 Beaumont’s Conservation and Open Space Element meets the State of California requirements for the Conservation and Open Space Elements as defined in Sections 65302(d) and 65302(e) of the Government Code. State law requires all general plans to contain conservation and open space elements, which address conservation, development and utilization of natural resources. A Conservation and Open Space Element must contain goals and policies to protect and maintain state natural resources such as water, forests, soils, wildlife and minerals, and prevent wasteful resource exploitation, degradation and destruction. It must also contain goals and policies for managing open space areas, including undeveloped lands and outdoor recreation areas.

The Conservation and Open Space Element establishes goals and policies to protect, maintain, and enhance natural resources in the City. Responsible stewardship of land, water, and natural resources not only protects public resources, but also the City’s ability to promote resiliency and adaptability. Beaumont’s natural resources and open spaces include creeks, wildlife reserves, greenways, and other undeveloped lands. The mountain landscape is a prominent character-defining resource, contributing beautiful views, environmental sanctuaries, and a range of passive and active recreation oppo rtunities for all. Ensuring the preservation and sustainability of important natural resources will remain a guiding principle for long term decision making, positively impacting the health of residents and the natural infrastructure network. This element was not amended in calendar year 2024.

Safety
As required by State law (Government Code Section 65302(g)), the Safety Element identifies forces of nature and events resulting from human action that have the potential to cause harm to life and property in the city. The goal of the Safety Element is to reduce the potential short and long-term risk of death, injuries, property damage, and economic and social dislocation resulting from fires, floods, droughts, earthquakes, landslides, climate change, and other hazards. Identifying the source of such threats allows decision - makers to take preemptory action to minimize the damage, particularly as it relates to new development. Other locally relevant safety issues, such as police services, crime

13 prevention, emergency response, and hazardous materials spills, are also included in this Element. This element was not amended during calendar year 2024.

The purpose of the Safety Element is to establish a policy framework for maintaining and improving the safety of Beaumont’s residents. It identifies proactive measures to minimize public safety challenges to community residents, structures, public facilities, infrastructure, and to enable the City to expediently and efficiently respond in the event of a public safety challenge. Public safety challenges include crime prevention and naturals hazards and disasters from earthquake, fires, storms, and floods. Th e Safety Element also promotes education about disasters and hazards, to ensure all members of a community understand how to prepare and recover from potential disasters. Topics covered in this chapter include seismic, flooding, and geological hazards, and hazardous waste. Crime prevention, police and fire protection, and emergency preparedness and response are also addressed within this Element.

Noise
This Noise Element has been prepared to comply with State General Plan law. California law mandates the development of a Noise Element as part of the General Plan (CGC Section 65302(f)). The Noise Element should also be consistent with guidelines contained within the California Health and Safety Code Section 56050.1. In accordance with these regulations, this Element addresses noise sources and identifies ways to reduce impacts and exposure of sensitive receptors to high levels of noise. This element was not amended in calendar year 2024.

The City’s Municipal Code (Title 9, Chapter 9.02) includes detailed noise regulations intended to protect the welfare of its residents from excessive, unnecessary, or unusually loud noises by any and all sources in the community. The noise regulations in t his chapter establish criteria and standards for the regulation of noise levels within the City.

The City of Beaumont understands the value of low noise levels to a high quality of life for people living and working in the community. Vehicle traffic is the main source of noise

14 in Beaumont, exposing residents to potentially unwelcome and unhealthy noise levels.

However, noise also results from other sources, including railroads, construction, residences, and businesses. This chapter identifies noise issues in the community and sensitive noise environments recommended for protection. Additionally, it identifies land use policies that minimize the community’s exposure to excessive noise and identifies proactive solutions to addressing existing and foreseeable noise problems. Topics covered in this chapter include: transportation noise, stationary noise, noise standards and land use compatibility.

Downtown Area Plan

This chapter is not required by law, but addresses the vision for Downtown, which is the economic, civic, and retail hub of the community. The Downtown Plan provides a detailed vision, guiding principles, and goals and policies for Downtown Beaumont. The city currently lacks a defined, recognizable downtown area, but maintains the historic development pattern of a California railroad town.

The City is planning for its revitalization in the proposed Downtown Area Plan. This chapter provides the foundation for the future revitalization and redevelopment of the Downtown core of the community and for guiding future public and private development decisions. Topics addressed include land use and development policies, streetscape improvements, transportation and parking guidance. This is a stand-alone chapter of the General Plan and the goals and policies are consistent with the General Plan’s other Elements.

In accordance with the goals and policies of this element, the Downtown Revitalization Plan was adopted by the City Council on September 17, 2024. The plan outlines redevelopment efforts projected to take place between 2025 and 2045.

2040 GENERAL PLAN

15 The General Plan is the guiding land development document and blueprint of the City. In 2016, the City sent out a Request for Proposals (RFP) to update the City’s General Plan and in 2017 began the process of updating the General Plan. Although the 2007 General Plan has served the community well, the City has experienced tremendous growth within the past decade and new development patterns have evolved. Statewide, most developing cities update their general plans every ten to fifteen years to ensure their plans are up to date to better streamline development and protect themselves from legal challenges due to out of date planning documents. The General Plan update provides new, comprehensive direction, relevant goals, policies, and implementation programs that can effectively guide the City forward for the next ten to twenty years. The City of Beaumont 2040 General Plan was adopted in December 2020 and took effect January 3, 2021.

16 Appendix A
California Government Code Section 65400 states:
(a) After the legislative body has adopted all or part of a general plan, the planning agency shall do both of the following:
(1) Investigate and make recommendations to the legislative body regarding reasonable and practical means for implementing the general plan or element of the general plan, so that it will serve as an effective guide for orderly growth and development, preservation and conservation of open-space land and natural resources, and the efficient expenditure of public funds relating to the subjects addressed in the general plan.
(2) Provide by April 1 of each year an annual report to the legislative body, the Office o f Planning and Research, and the Department of Housing and Community Development that includes all of the following:
(A) The status of the plan and progress in its implementation. (B) The progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs determined p ursuant to Section 65584 and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 65583. The housing element portion of the annual report, as required by this paragraph, shall be prepared through the use of forms and definitions adopted by the Department of Housing and Community Development pursuant to the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340 ) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2). Prior to and after adoption of the forms, the housing element portion of the annual report shall include a section that describes the actions taken by the local government towards completion of the programs and status of the local government's compliance with the deadlines in its housing element. That report shall be considered at an annual public meeting before the legislative body where members of the public shall be allowed to provide oral

17 testimony and written comments. The report may include the number of units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non -affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved consistent with the standards set forth in paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 65583.1. The report shall document how the units meet the standards set forth in that subdivision.
(C) The degree to which its approved general plan complies with the guidelines developed and adopted pursuant to Section 65040.2 and the date of the last revision to the general plan.
(b) If a court finds, upon a motion to that effect, that a city, county, or city and county failed to submit, within 60 days of the deadline established in this section, the housing element portion of the report required pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) that substantially complies with the requirements of this section, the court shall issue an order or judgment compelling compliance with this section within 60 days. If the city, county, or city and county fails to comply with the court's order within 60 days, the plaintiff or petitioner may move for sanctions, and the court may, upon that motion, grant appropriate sanctions. The court shall retain jurisdiction to ensure that its order or judgment is carried out. If the court determines that its order or judgment is not carried out within 60 days, the court may issue further orders as provided by law to ensure that the purposes and policies of this section are fulfilled. This subdivision applies to proceedings initiated on or after the first day of October following the adoption of forms and definitions by the Department of Housing and Community Development pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a), but no sooner than six months following that adoption.

Planning Completed - Specific Plan Amendments for Olivewood and Fairway Canyon Planning
Zoning Code Update 2024 kicked off and anticipated to be completed in Summer of 2025.

Planning, Public Works
Planning Completed
Planning Ongoing - working on streamlining CofO applications and landscape inspection requests.

Planning, Public Works PW: In process for DIF
Planning, Building and
Safety
Building has prepared fact sheets and is in the process of creating more. Planning working on creating fact sheet.

Planning The Downtown Revitilization Plan (DRP)completed in 2024. Planning and Economic Development will be identifying policies and implementation items from the DRP to focus on.

LUCD8 Downtown Area Plan. Implement policies
for the Downtown Area to revitalize and
create an active, vibrant Downtown.

High Short
LUCD5 Development Review. Work to find
efficiencies and make development
permitting as simple and as transparent as
possible.
• Establish online permitting processes,
where possible
• Integrate GIS functionality with
permitting and planning
Medium Medium
LUCD6 Development Fees. Update citywide
development impact fees for infrastructure,
affordable housing, other community
benefits, and long- range planning.

Medium Medium
LUCD7 Development Fact Sheets. Create and
promote a series of one-page fact sheets
about permitting, zoning, building, and
development requirements and questions.

Medium Medium
LUCD2 Update Zoning. Modify zoning map and
zoning standards to maintain consistency
with the General Plan.

High Short
LUCD3 Update Subdivision Ordinance. Update
subdivision ordinance to maintain
consistency with the General Plan.

High Medium
LUCD4 Prepare Design Standards and Guidelines.

Prepare design guidelines to illustrate
community character
and complement development requirements.

Medium Medium
ONGOING Reoccurring or continuous action
The following tables identify programs, policy updates, planning efforts, coordination efforts, and other actions that will help implement the General Plan’s vision and policies. Programs are organized by General Plan chapter and are consistent with each chapter’s goals and policies.

Land Use + Community Design
Table 12.1 Land Use + Community Design Implementation Actions LUCD1 Specific Plan Consistency. Following
adoption of the General Plan, review the
High Short
Plan Implementation
SHORT 1-5 years
MEDIUM 5-10 years
LONG 10 or more years

Planning, Public Works,
Building and Safety, Fire
PW:Not started Fire: Not Started
Planning Not initiated
Planning, Public Works,
Economic Development
PW: In process. CDBG was used in recent sidewalk project.

Planning PW: GPA for truck route in planning stages. Planning: 2024 annual progess report is in the process of being received.

Comprehensive review is anticipated to begin in Summer of 2025.

Planning, Public Works,
Economic Development
PW: In process
Planning, Public Works,
Economic Development
PW: Not intiated
Planning, Public Works,
Economic Development,
Building and Safety
PW: Not intiated, PLAN: Not Initiated
Planning, Public Works,
Economic Development
PW: In Process, PLAN: Not Initiated
LUCD14 Annexation Incentives. Develop financial
and regulatory incentives (e.g., reduced fee
permits, expedited building permits, impact
fee waivers) to promote new development in
the Sphere of Influence that conforms with
the vision of the General Plan, including
support for employment uses, mixed use
housing, active transportation, and jobs.

High Ongoing
LUCD15 Infill Housing Incentive Program. Establish
an infill housing incentive program. Potential
incentives may include an expedited building
permit process, impact fee waivers, or other
incentives.

High Ongoing
LUCD16 Core Service Areas. Prioritize capital
spending in neighborhoods that promote
active transportation, mixed use support
improvements to its core service areas
High Ongoing
LUCD11 Pedestrian Improvements Funding. Pursue
and prioritize funding for pedestrian
improvements within the Downtown Area
Plan area.

Medium Medium
LUCD12 General Plan Review. Review the General
Plan on a four-year cycle, including a review
of individual elements and community
programs.

Medium Medium
LUCD13 Coordination of Development Plans and
Infrastructure Funding. Phase development
based on availability
of infrastructure and only allow annexation to
occur only when the full range of urban
services is available or funded.

Ongoing Ongoing
LUCD9 Regulatory Barriers. Review the zoning
code, subdivision regulations, development
regulations, and fire and building codes to
address potential regulatory barriers to
mixed use development.

High Short
LUCD10 Development Monitoring. Establish a
monitoring and reporting system for land use
development within the
City. Key metrics may include housing by type
and income level, commercial floor area, jobs,
vehicle miles traveled, and greenhouse gas
emissions. Report annual changes to the
Planning Commission and City Council.

Medium Medium

Planning, Public Works,
Economic Development
PW: Not intiated , PLAN: Incentive programs have been rolled out Planning, Economic
Development
PLAN: Not Initiated. Staff will work with the PIO.

Planning, Community
Services
PLAN: Not Initiated
Planning, Public Works PW: In Process, PLAN: Not Initiated Planning, Public Works PW: Not started, PLAN: Not initiated.

Planning, Community
Services
PLAN: Not Initiated
Planning, Parks District,
Community Services,
Public Works
PW: Not intiated
Planning, Public Works,
Parks District
PW: Not intiated
Planning, Community
Services, Public Works
PW: Not started
Mobility
Table 12.2 Mobility Implementation Actions
LUCD23 Joint Use. Create a joint use agreement with
the Flood Control District and other utility
companies to allow residents greater park
and recreational access.

Medium Medium
LUCD24 Maintenance Plan. Develop a park
maintenance plan that specifies the types of
maintenance required for each park and
timing of such work.

Medium Medium
LUCD25 Hillside Development Ordinance. Adopt
and enforce compliance with the Hillside
Development Ordinance. Review every 5
years for potential updates.

Medium Medium
LUCD20 Placemaking Program. Implement
recommended street improvements including
sidewalk widening, street trees, street
furniture and lighting installation in
Downtown.

Medium Medium
LUCD21 Light Pollution Guidelines. Adopt
guidelines for outdoor lighting located in
proximity to wildlife and habitat areas in
order to minimize light pollution.

Medium Medium
LUCD22 Tree Planting Program. Partner with local
non-profit organizations to implement a tree
planting program (planting of trees on City-
owned and private property).

Low Long
LUCD17 Mixed Use Development. Develop financial
and regulatory incentives, such as permit fee
reductions, tax abatements, expedited
development approval processes, and
providing density and building height or floor
area bonuses, to promote new mixed- use
development.

Medium Medium
LUCD18 District Marketing. Create a branding and
marketing strategy for Downtown, business,
and employment districts in the City.

High Ongoing
LUCD19 Wayfinding Program. Implement a
wayfinding and signage program to improve
visibility to key City parks, Potrero Reserve,
the Plunge, gateways, and nearby recreational
destinations.

Medium Medium

M1 Public Works PW: In Process
M2 Public Works PW: Completed- Council's direction is LOS E is not acceptable M3 Planning, Public Works PW: Not intiated
M4 Public Works PW: In Process
M5 Public Works PW: Initial discussions have occured.

M6 Public Works
PW: Completed, adopted RIverside County Standards which include complete streets M7 Public Works PW: On going
M8 Public Works PW: In process with DIF and Potrero Extension M9 Public Works PW: Not Started
M10 Public Works PW: CompletedTraffic Study Methodology. Update the City’s traffic study requirements to implement the
VMT methodology and impact thresholds
adopted by the City.

High Short
Grant Funding. Submit grant funding
applications consistent with grant
opportunities to SCAG and RCTC for multi-
modal infrastructure projects that promote
complete streets.

Medium Short
Traffic Impact Fees. Update local traffic
impact fees to ensure that new development
pays its fair share toward complete street
improvements.

Medium Medium
Right of Way Acquisition. Obtain and
preserve adequate right-of way to
accommodate future mobility system
improvements.

Low Long
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Update the
City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Plan
with a focus on connectivity to transit,
neighborhood centers, and schools while
identifying state-of-the-practice techniques for
improving safety.

Medium Medium
Freeway Improvements. Work with RCTC and
Caltrans to evaluate and implement
appropriate improvements to Caltrans facilities
to include the potential relocation of the SR-60
/ I-10 interchange and improvements to SR-
79, I-10, and SR-60.

Low Long
Street Design Standards. Update street
design standards to reflect complete streets
design principles.

High Medium
Capital Improvement Plan. Annually update
the 5-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
and focus vehicle capacity improvements to
auto-priority streets.

High Short
Non-Auto-Priority Streets Locations. Prepare
and sustain a list of locations where LOS E or
LOS F is deemed acceptable upon City Council's
approval.

High Short
TDM Plan Requirements. Update the City’s
development processing requirements to
require that TDM plans and strategies are
developed for residential and employment land
uses
that reduce vehicle trips or vehicle trip lengths.

Medium Medium

M11 Public Works PW: Not started
M12 Public Works PW: completed. PW developed a Traffic management policy.

M13 Public Works PW: In process
M14 Public Works PW: Not started
M15 Public Works PW: In process
M16 Public Works PW: not started
M17 Public Works PW: Not started
M18 Public Works PW: Not initiated
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Education.

Implement and enforcement and education
program to enhance pedestrian and bicycle
safety and education.

Medium Medium
Design Standards. Update the City’s standard
plans to reduce pedestrian crossing distances
and reduce vehicle speeds in the Downtown,
residential neighborhoods, and adjacent to
schools.

High Medium
Trail Mapping. Maintain city mapping to
assist in promoting locations for equestrian
and hiking trails throughout the City.

Medium Long
ATP Grants. Annually submit applications in
coordination with WRCOG to pursue grant
funding opportunities to implement the active
transportation system, including in the
downtown and adjacent to schools that
improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

Medium Short
Traffic Calming Measures in Downtown.

Finalize standards to create a defined,
walkable, and safe core, along the Sixth Street
and Beaumont Avenue corridors, by
implementing traffic calming features, planting
street trees to provide shade, and providing on-
street parking consistent with the Beaumont
Downtown Area Plan.

Medium Medium
CIP in Downtown. Update the City’s 5-Year
Capital Improvement Program to include
bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the
Downtown, residential areas, and near schools.

High Medium
MMLOS Methodologies. Monitor MMLOS
methodologies and,
when appropriate, implement those
methodologies to assess the performance of
the multi-modal transportation system.

Low Long
Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan.

Develop a Neighborhood Traffic Management
Plan that identifies and prioritizes traffic
calming needs.

Low Long

M19 Public Works PW: In process (ATP)
M20 Public Works PW: Not started
M21 Public Works Transit: Ridership and farebox revenue is reported on a monthly basis to RCTC.

M22 Public Works PW: Transit Intiated; Transit: To be addressed in planned Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) M23 Public Works PW: Transit Intiated; Transit: To be addressed in planned COA that will include a Bus Stop Improvement Plan M24 Public Works Transit: There is an ongoing discounted fare promotion for all passengers on all routes. Seniors can ride local fixed routes for 25 cents or commuterlink buses for service to Redlands and San Bernardino for $1. Transit will continue to apply for grants that will provide fare incentives for seniors.

M25 Public Works.

Community Services
Transit: Beaumont Transit provides free shuttling services to the Cherry Festival and Veterans Expo.

M26 Public Works PW: Completed
M27 Public Works, Planning PW: In process, PLAN: In process M28 Public Works PW: Onging. Collision Data. Annually review collision data for type, location, severity, and cause. Develop
countermeasures for sites with recurrent
truck-involved collisions.

High Short
Special Events. Minimize parking and vehicle
travel to special events through traffic
management and promotion of transit to the
event.

Medium Medium
Truck Route Map. Update the City's truck
route map to focus trucks on key streets in the
City that should be used for goods movement
and reduce heavy vehicle travel adjacent to
sensitive areas.

Medium Short
Code Update. Update Municipal Code to:
• Design standards for designated truck
routes, including proper turning radii at
intersections.
• On-street parking designated for loading
and unloading during
off-peak hours only.

Medium Short
TNC Option. When appropriate, engage TNCs
to potentially replace routes
that are inefficient or experience low ridership.

Low Long
Shelter Improvements. Update the City’s 5-
year CIP to identify appropriate improvements
to bus shelters and park and ride facilities.

High Long
Support for Senior Fares. Annually review
transit routes to ensure accessible transit
options for seniors, especially to medical and
commercial centers.

Medium Medium
Multi-Use Trail. Engage with appropriate
agencies to expedite implementation of a Class
I facility along the Edison Transmission
Easement Corridor. Annually pursue grant
funding opportunities to fund the facility.

Low Long
Transit Station Location. Engage RCTC
frequently and participate in meetings to
ensure that the Pass transit station is in the
City of Beaumont.

Medium Long
Fiscal Stability. Annually monitor and report
transit use and fare box recovery to ensure
transit is operating efficiently.

Medium Short

M29 Public Works, Planning PW: Not initiated, PLAN: In process M30 Public Works PW: Not initiated
Economic Development
Economic Development,
Planning
Econ Dev website has an interactive inventory map.

Economic Development Downtown Business Meetings.

Economic Development
500 Grace has been designated by Council to be out business incubator location.

Economic Development
EDF3 Connect Development Community with
Opportunities. Provide a forum to bring
together interested property owners,
developers, real estate brokers, business
owners, and retailers regarding available
development opportunities and sites.

Low Short
EDF4 Business Incubator. Evaluate the demand
for and feasibility of a local business
incubator.

Medium Short
EDF5 Business Recruitment. Create and
implement a business recruitment strategy to
attract high-paying employment-based uses
in the Employment District.

Medium Medium
Economic Development + Fiscal
Table 12.3 Economic Development + Fiscal Implementation Actions EDF1 Strategic Plan. Develop and regularly update
an Economic Development Strategic Plan that
includes 1) a target list of business types for
attraction and expansion, 2) actions and
strategies, and 3) benchmarks to measure
progress in implementation.

High Short
EDF2 Online Site Inventory. Create and maintain
an online inventory of shovel- ready sites and
provide individualized site selection
assistance to expanding and new businesses.

High Ongoing
Zoning Code Update. Update the City’s
parking Standards to:
• Provide a reduction in parking standards if
comprehensive TDM programs are provided.
• Increase the number of electric vehicle
charging stations in parking areas.
• Be consistent with the Downtown Area
Plan.

Medium Medium
Curbside Management. Actively manage curb
spaces in activity areas to balance multiple
demands (e.g., AVs, TNCs, bicycles, pedestrians,
delivery loading/unloading, street furniture,
etc.) and ensure a balanced provision to all
users.

Medium Medium

Economic Development Business Incentive Programs - Working on taking the Attraction Program City-wide.

Economic Development
Public Information/
Communication
Maintained consistent branding via print and digital mediums using font, color, and logo use; utilized "a City, Elevated" whenever possible including #acityelevated on social media; when story telling (speeches, video narrations, etc.) effectively described Beaumont's quality of life, geographic significance and location, business opprotunities, community, and demographics.

Economic Development Current plans to Implement a $1 lease program for 500 Grace and 105 6th, our Business Incubator sites.

City Administration,
Economic Development
Econ Dev website is functional with incentive programs, online inventory, etc.

Public Works PW: Not started
Economic Development Partnership with the County/MSJC on the Pass Biz Hub at 514 California.

Economic Development Partnership with the County/MSJC on the Pass Biz Hub at 514 California.

EDF13 Local Business Internships. Create a
program to provide incentives for local
businesses to offer internship, mentoring, and
apprenticeship programs to high school and
college students in partnership with
educational institutions and major employers.

Medium Medium
EDF14 Recruit Technical Training. Actively recruit
technical schools to locate in Beaumont to
provide education and training that benefits
residents and employers.

Medium Short
EDF9 Rental Assistance. Create a rental assistance
program as a recruitment incentive to attract
targeted, desired retailers and restaurants to
key locations, such as in the Downtown area.

Medium Short
EDF10 Internet Infrastructure. Provide or work
with providers to achieve high quality
Internet infrastructure for the community.

Medium Medium
EDF12 New Infrastructure. Create a “Dig Once”
policy, which would require conduit for
future fiber optic cable to be laid anytime the
ground is broken for infrastructure,
transportation, or construction projects.

Medium Short
EDF6 Retail Recruitment Strategy. Create and
implement a retail recruitment strategy that
utilizes direct communications with targeted
retailers to reverse sales tax leakage in key
sectors, such as dining, entertainment, and
specialty retail.

High Medium
EDF7 Retail Performance. Periodically evaluate
the performance of the community’s retail
centers and make recommendations
regarding repositioning of businesses and
measures likely to improve retail
performance (e.g., mix with other
employment, entertainment/ interactive, or
residential uses; offer
smaller retail spaces that have higher
performance; etc.).

Medium Ongoing
EDF8 Branding. Develop a unique brand for the
City that builds upon the General Plan vision
and is comprised of visual themes and
taglines that distinguish Beaumont from
other jurisdictions
in the region and accentuate its opportunities
and attractions.

High Short

Economic Development Currently advertising our Business Incenticve Programs via billboards, website, social media.

Economic Development
City Administration,
Economic Development
Economic Development,
Planning
Currently offering these services for incentive program applicants.

Planning, Public Works,
Building and Safety
Building: Currently offering expedited Building plan reviews for incentive program applicants (10 business days for 1st review, 5 business days for subsequent reviews).

PW: Ongoing
Economic Development,
Planning
PLAN: Not initiated
Planning Currently undergoing a ZCU
Planning, Economic
Development
Taking expanded incentive progarm to Council w/ expedited pemrit turnaround times, EDF22 Recruitment Incentives. Periodically review possible incentives aimed at
recruiting/retaining specific businesses such
as restaurants, specialty retail, education, and
health care, which
may include FAR bonuses, reductions in
parking, expedited permitting and other
incentives.

High Ongoing
EDF19 Streamline Permit Review. Create a “One
Stop Permitting” process to streamline the
permit review process that facilitates
business attraction, retention, and expansion
of projects.

High Short
EDF20 Makerspace. Allow vacant and underutilized
buildings in the Downtown area to provide
shared spaces for artists and artisans,
including collaborative workspaces (e.g.,
makerspaces that have tools for the design,
prototyping and creation of manufactured
works).

Medium Medium
EDF21 Zoning Code. Update the City’s Zoning Code to
• Reflect modern business uses and needs,
including allowing flexible or shared
workspaces,
• Streamline permitting and procedures,
• Attract desired businesses and services,
• Ensure tourism-related enterprises are
allowed in appropriate locations,
High Short
EDF16 Small Business Surveys. Conduct bi-annual
surveys of existing
small businesses (including home
occupations) to identify obstacles to growth.

Medium Short
EDF17 Local Vendor Preference. Establish a City
local vendor preference policy and
periodically review new approaches
to encourage purchasing from local vendors.

Medium Short/
Ongoing
EDF18 Business Liaison Services. Provide business
liaison services to assist businesses with the
permitting process, including assistance with
other agencies such as utility districts and
other regulatory bodies.

Medium Short
EDF15 Advertise Business Assistance. Advertise
existing business assistance programs that
provide financing and technical assistance.

Medium Ongoing

Economic Development Façade program.

Economic Development Purchase of 514 California, 500 Grace, 105 6th.

City Administration,
Economic Development
Recent DIF study, Recent fee study for Building, Fire, and Planning. Building: Fee Study was performed and completed for an effective date of 7-1-2024. Recently started discussions with the Fee Study Consultant to begin updating fees for CPI adjustments and make corrections to previously adopted fee study.

Economic Development
City Administration,
Economic Development
Meeting held with Ontario.

Public Information/
Communications
Broadcast News Features_ABC 7 (7/9/24); KCAL (6/28/24); ABC 7(11/27/23); Digital Advertisements_Billboards (I- 10 W/E Yucaipa) (I-10 W Banning) Movie Theater_ (Veterans Day Parade) (Blizzard Bash) (Fire Station 106 Community Open House); Media Advisories (Fire Station 106; Stewart Park; Shadow Creek Park; and Pennslyvania Widening); Local News Print Features_ various/weekly articles.

Economic Development
Economic Development Public Information Officer?
EDF28 Promotion. Regularly highlight positive news
of and activities in Beaumont in various
media outlets.

High Ongoing
EDF29 Visitor Resources. Develop visitor resources,
such as a local visitors’ guide that includes
local recreation opportunities, dining,
shopping, cultural and historic landmarks,
attractions and events.

Medium Medium
EDF30 Online Calendar. Publish and regularly
update an online calendar of activities and
special events in Beaumont.

Medium Ongoing
EDF25 City Fees. Establish competitive City fee
schedules or structures.

High Short
EDF26 Coordination with Healthcare Institutions.

Establish regular communications with
regional and local health care institutions
such as San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital to
understand their future facility needs and
continuum of care services that may be
attracted to the area such as physician’s
offices, specialty practices, rehabilitation
centers and assisted living facilities.

Medium Short
EDF27 Coordination with Nearby Cities. Establish
regular coordination with neighboring
jurisdictions, including the City of Banning,
City of Calimesa and Riverside County to
explore strategies for efficient infrastructure
maintenance and delivery of services and
economic development programs.

Medium Ongoing
EDF23 Commercial Rehabilitation Support.

Establish and continue to improve City
programs providing grants or loans for
commercial rehabilitation and improvement,
such as façade improvement programs.

Medium Ongoing
EDF24 Reinvestment Opportunities. Facilitate
and/or pursue reinvestment opportunities,
such as grants, loans, bonds, to assist in
adaptive reuse of vacant or underutilized
properties.

Medium Short

City Administration,
Economic Development
Beaumont Nights expansion.

Planning, Community
Services
Improvements in progress in Downtown for Beaumont Nights. Grace street culdasac? Economic Development Hotel Salinas (Façade)?
Economic Development Dowtown Business Incentive Programs? Possible formation of a district in Beaumont Nights area? City Administration, All
departments
PW: Storm drain is in process
City Administration Recent DIF study, Recent fee study for Building, Fire, and Planning.

Community Services,

RUHS-PH

RUHS-PH

RUHS-PH
Planning
HEJ3 Healthy Food Survey. Conduct a periodic survey
to identify key food assets, opportunities for
healthy retail, and areas of concern in the food
environment.

Medium Ongoing
HEJ4 Healthy Food Program. Develop and implement
a micro-enterprise pilot program to help ensure
healthy food is available to low-income residents
in the City.

Medium Medium
Health + Environmental Justice
Table 12.4 Health + Environmental Justice Implementation Actions HEJ1 Health Resources Inventory. Develop an
inventory of health resources in the City in
cooperation with the RUHS-PH.

High Short
HEJ2 Citywide “health check-up.” Every five years,
conduct a community health
assessment regarding the overall health and
quality of life of those who live and work in
Beaumont.

High Ongoing
EDF34 Business Improvement District. Form a
Downtown Business Improvement District in
key portions of the Downtown area.

Medium Long
EDF35 Utility Services Benchmarking. Establish
thresholds or standards for levels of service
as a benchmark to evaluate adequacy of
community and utility services.

Medium Short
EDF36 Fee Structure. Update the City’s fee structure
at least every five years to fully cover City
costs for fee-based services to the extent
feasible and desired by the community.

Medium Ongoing
EDF31 Event Sponsorship. Work with local
organizations to sponsor, organize, and/or
promote public festivals, cultural
performances and civic events.

Medium Ongoing
EDF32 Event Space. Create a public space for
special events in Downtown.

Medium Ongoing
EDF33 Encourage Hotel Renovations. Provide
incentives to hotel property owners to
encourage the renovation of existing hotel
properties.

Medium Long

BUSD
Economic Development
Community Services
Community Services
Community Services
Community Services
Planning
Planning
Planning Ongoing with Zoning Code Update
Public Works PW: ??? Not Initiated
Public WorksHEJ15 Safe Routes to School. Support Safe Routes to School partnerships that increase the number of
school children who walk, bicycle, use public
transit, and carpool to and from school.

High Short
HEJ12 Housing Cost Burden. Assess the strength of
affordable housing policies in each Housing
Element update.

High Short
HEJ13 Flexible Use of Community Spaces. Update
zoning code to allow for flexible uses in
community spaces, including parks, streets, and
civic plazas.

High Short
HEJ14 Vision Zero Policies. Adopt and implement a
Vision Zero program that reduces vehicle related
fatalities to zero.

High Short
HEJ9 Information Campaign. Promote the significant
benefits of quality early childhood education to
community members, employers, businesses and
developers through social marketing campaigns.

Medium Medium
HEJ10 At-risk Programs. Work in partnership with the
RUHS-PH to develop a training for parents of at-
risk youth.

Medium Medium
HEJ11 Housing Choices. Update land use and zoning
designations to allow for a variety of housing
types in the City.

High Short
HEJ6 Healthy Food Choices. Incentivize location and
expansion of new and existing businesses that
provide healthy food choices throughout the city.

Medium Medium
HEJ7 Affordable Healthcare Options. Partner with
the RUHS-PH and other regional partners to
provide information on affordable and accessible
health care services, including mobile health
clinics, health fairs, and county services.

Medium Medium
HEJ8 Joint Use of Community Facilities. Create a
formal shared use agreement with the Beaumont
Unified School District where the public and
organizations (such as youth and adult intramural
leagues) can access school fields/property after
normal school hours.

High Short
HEJ5 Healthy Food Education. Partner with
Beaumont Unified School District to create a
health curriculum based on learning about
healthy food and making healthier food choices.

Low Long

Public Works PW: Completed
Public Works PW: Building Initiated
Building and Safety Building: Not something we would inspect or enforce. Would recommend it be adopted into another portion of the code, however, if the Building Section is found to be most appropriate, we could bring it forward to council during our code adoption that would be in the fall of 2025.

Public Works PW: Planning initiated
Planning Not Initiated
Planning, Community
Services
Contract going to CC for approval
Planning, Community
Services,
Code Enforcement
Public Works, Southern
California Edison,
BCVWD
PW: Completed but also onging.

Planning, Public Works,
Building and Safety
PW: Completed for Bio-retention. Building: Electric vehicle infrastructure requirements are currently being enforced in the Title 24 Code of Regulations. Additionally, we enforce the Green Building Code as adopted by the State.

CFI1 Underground Infrastructure Mapping. Work
collaboratively with regional utility agencies to
adopt smart city technology to map underground
infrastructure.

Medium Medium
CFI2 Zoning and Implementation Ordinances.

Update zoning and building codes to enable
innovative sustainability measures such as:
• Greywater capture and reuse systems
• On-site bioretention-based stormwater
facilities
• Coordinated below grade installation/repair
between various providers and agencies
• Wind generation on residential and
commercial buildings
• Electric vehicle infrastructure requirements
• Green building performance standards
High Medium
HEJ21 Herbicide Mitigation. Develop an information
campaign targeted at parents to help protect
children from the risks of pesticides.

Medium Long
HEJ22 Anti-dumping Programs. Allocate appropriate
resources for enforcement to prevent, and
remove, illegal dumping.

Medium Long
Community Facilities + Infrastructure
Table 12.5 Community Facilities + Infrastructure Implementation Actions HEJ18 Residential smoking ordinance. Adopt an
ordinance to prohibit smoking in multi- family
buildings.

Low Long
HEJ19 Idling Ordinance. Update zoning code to
support an idling ordinance that reduces
emissions from on-road heavy-duty vehicles.

Low Long
HEJ20 Particulate Mitigation. Adopt mitigation
measures that limit vehicular and construction-
related particulate emissions.

Medium Long
HEJ16 Graffiti Prevention. Encourage the creation of a
graffiti prevention team to remove graffiti from
public property (e.g., parks, street signs,
sidewalks, etc.) or property adjacent to public
rights-of-way.

Medium Medium
HEJ17 Lead Abatement Programs. Work with RUHS-
PH to adopt a lead testing and abatement
program in El Barrio and Town Center, the
neighborhoods with a highest concentration of
pre-1978 homes.

Medium Medium

Planning, BVCWD, Public
Works
PW: Not initiated. PLAN: Required for larger projects and will serve required for all development projects.

Public Works, BVCWD PW: Not initiated
Public Works, BVCWD,

RCFCWCD
PW: Ongoing
Public Works, BVCWD PW: Not initiated
Public Works, BCVWD PW: Not initiated
Public Works PW: Completed
Public Works, RCFCWCD PW: Completed
Planning, Public Works,

RCFCWCD
PW: In process
Public Works PW: Completed
CFI20 Green Streets. Implement best practices for
Green Streets on transportation corridors
associated with new and existing redevelopment
projects.

Medium Long
CFI21 Local implementation Plan. Prepare a Local
Implementation Plan (LIP) that documents the
internal procedures for implementation of the
various program elements described in the
Drainage Area Management Plan and Regional
Water Quality Control Board - Santa Ana Region
Order No. R8-2010-0033 (“MS4 Permit”).

Medium Medium
CFI7 Educational materials. Produce a City resource
guide for commercial and residential water
recycling techniques, including conservation
strategies, landscaping, rainwater capture,
greywater systems, and use of cisterns.

Medium Medium
CFI8 Low Impact Development. Develop standards
to:
• Determine where Low Impact Development
(LID) techniques are appropriate and can
incorporate best management practices.
• Identify and eliminate barriers to incorporate
watershed protection principles.

Medium Medium
CFI9 Area Drainage Plan. Develop an Area Drainage
Plan (ADP) with the Riverside County Flood
Control and Water Conservation District to
accompany the Beaumont Master Drainage Plan.

Medium Long
CFI4 Water System Plans and Rate Study.

Participate in the revision of the Urban Water
Management Plan and Potable Water System
Master Plan based on current requirements and
policy.

High Long
CFI5 Funding. Work with the Riverside County Flood
Control and Water Conservation District (RCFC)
to identify and pursue funding to support efforts
that protect the Santa Ana watershed.

High Medium
CFI6 Water Education. Develop a water conservation
and stewardship strategy with local partners and
water providers to
reduce water consumption, raise awareness of
stormwater pollution, and encourage
conservation behaviors.

Medium Medium
CFI3 Adequate Water Supply for New
Development: Require a Water Supply
Assessment for new developments to ensure
adequate water supply.

High Short

Public Works, Building
and Safety
PW: On Going; Generally inspected by Public Works
Building and Safety,
Public Works
PW: On Going; Generally inspected by Public Works
Public Works, RCFCWCD PW: not applicable to stormwater WW: Rate Study completed in July 2023, DIF Study in progress Sept 2024, Recycled Water Conditional Acceptance Sep 2023, AMMP Underway.

Community Services,
RUHS
RCDWR, Waste
Management
Community Services
CalRecycle
Building and Safety,
Waste Management
The Green Code as adopted by the State of California currenly has construction and debris recycling that is enforced.

Waste Management
CFI29 Debris Recycling Ordinance. Create a
construction and demolition debris recycling
ordinance to support the diversion of recyclable
and recoverable materials. Work with local
partners to conduct outreach targeting waste
generators.

High Short
CFI30 Composting Program. Expand existing recycling
programs to include composting yard and garden
waste.

Medium Long
CFI26 Zero Waste. Work with regional partners, such
as the Riverside County Department of Waste
Resources, and community partners to foster a
zero-waste culture, including outreach,
marketing, and local grant program to support
efforts.

Medium Long
CFI27 Public Stewards of Zero Waste. Commit all City
departments to zero waste, including provision of
technical support and diversion at City facilities.

Medium Medium
CFI28 Technical Assistance. Partner closely with
commercial and owners of multi-family
properties to start or expand recycling and waste
reduction practices.

Medium Medium
CFI23 Construction Site Inspections. Conduct
construction site inspections in order to check for
inadequate erosion and sediment control
measures and/or non-stormwater discharges.

High Medium
CFI24 Sewer and Stormwater User Fees. Work with
local and regional agencies to update existing
user fees for sewer and stormwater, fund needed
system
upgrades, and to the extent feasible, allow for
wastewater recycling and stormwater capture.

Medium Medium
CFI25 Food Recovery Program. Work with local
organizations and restaurants to develop a food
rescue program that distributes edible food to
low-income residents and promotes food waste
prevention.

High Medium
CFI22 Site Inspections. Conduct periodic inspections of commercial and industrial facilities for non-
stormwater and/or pollutants discharges to the
storm drain system.

High Medium

Planning PLAN: Not initiated
Planning, Public Works PW: Not initiated
Planning, BUSD,
Community Services
Ongoing
Planning, BCVPD,
Community Services
Building: Not started yet. PLAN: not initiated
Building: Not started yet. PLAN: Not initiated
Building: Not started yet. PLAN: Not initiated
Building: Not started yet. PLAN: Not initiated
Building: Not started yet. PLAN: Not initiatedC5 Green Building Design. Update the Municipal Code to identify and prioritize green
building design features that mitigate the
impacts of climate change.

High Medium Planning, Building and
Safety
C3 Passive Solar Techniques. Review proposed
developments for solar access, site design
techniques, and use of landscaping that can
increase energy efficiency and reduce lifetime
energy costs without significantly increasing
housing production costs.

Medium Long Planning, Building and
Safety
C4 Green Affordable Housing. Develop
incentives for affordable housing projects that
integrate sustainable and long-term green
building design.

High Medium Planning, Building and
Safety
Conservation + Open Space
Table 12.6 Conservation + Open Space Implementation Actions C1 Energy Efficiency Programs. Develop and
advertise energy efficiency programs that
improve energy efficiency in existing buildings.

Coordinate with WRCOG on regional initiatives.

High Medium Planning, Building and
Safety, WRCOG
C2 Energy Disclosure Policy. Develop a policy
requiring energy disclosure, audits, and/or
upgrades at time of sale for all residential and
commercial buildings.

Medium Medium Planning, Building and
Safety
CFI32 Fiber Optic Communications. Work with
regional and state partners to support fiber optic
market development and Beaumont’s
participation in the statewide diffusion of fiber
optic technology.

Medium Long
CFI33 School District Planning. Work in partnership
with Beaumont Unified School District to promote
collaborative planning efforts, including analysis
of future student impacts, joint use opportunities,
and arts and culture programming.

High Medium
CFI34 Parks Master Plan. Develop a Parks Master Plan
in collaboration with the Beaumont Cherry Valley
Parks District to address deficiencies in park
maintenance, existing facilities, and available
open space.

Medium Long
CFI31 Telecommunication Siting. Establish siting
parameters to minimize community impacts,
including demonstration of compliance with
federal safety standards, low-profile designs, co-
location (where feasible), and minimum setbacks
from residences.

High Short

Transit: Beaumont Transit currently has over 20 bus shelters throughout the city. There is also a planned Comprehensive Operational Analysis for FY 25 that will include a bus stop improvement plan, which will highlight the need for additional bus shelters.; CS: CIP P-09 and P-20 implemented new playground structures with shade at various parks. CS will continue to upgrade park amenities to provide sufficient shading.

PLAN: Not initiated
WW: The wastewater portion is complete and has filed with SARWQCB. PLAN: Initiated WW: No Action. Unclear on a path forward or funding. PLAN: Not initiated PLAN: Not initiated
PLAN: Not initiated
PLAN: Not initiated
PLAN: Not initiatedC14 Air Quality Efforts. Partner with local and regional agencies to educate and support
efforts that improve local air quality.

High Medium Planning, SCAQMD
C12 Energy Education. Promote awareness and
incorporation of energy efficiency best
practices for new development, including
incorporation of alternative energy generation
and energy efficient retrofits.

Medium Short Planning, Building and
Safety
C13 Solar Access. Update municipal code to
require design of new development and
renovations to not impair adjacent buildings’
solar access, unless shading benefits
substantially offset the impacts of solar energy
generation potential.

Medium Medium Planning, Building and
Safety
C10 Advanced and Green Industry Workforce
Training. Coordinate with local, regional, and
state entities to identify or create training and
placement programs in advances and green
industries, including advanced manufacturing,
green building, and sustainable industries (e.g.
renewable
energy industries, water treatment, and
wastewater management).

High Medium Planning, Economic
Development, Building
and Safety, Wastewater
C11 Sustainable Communities Strategy.

Coordinate with state and regional agencies to
implement the Sustainable Communities
Strategy.

High Medium Planning, SCAG
C8 Greenhouse gas inventory. Prepare a revised
greenhouse gas inventory on regular 3-year
cycles.

Medium Medium Planning, WRCOG
C9 Climate Adaptation Plan. Develop a Climate
Adaptation Plan to identify
Beaumont’s most significant potential climate
change risks and vulnerabilities in order to
create a framework for decision makers to
build a more resilient and sustainable
community. The Climate Adaptation Plan shall
include
a vulnerability assessment, adaptation
strategy, and plan maintenance. Special focus
should be provided related to drought, extreme
heat, and wildfire risk.

High Medium Planning, WRCOG
C6 Shade Assessment. Partner with local and
regional agencies to identify and prioritize
areas for shade in public places.

High Short Planning, Pass Transit,
TLMA

Ongoing - Zoning code update
PW: completed.

PLAN: ongoing with all applications
PW: Not started
PLAN: Not initiated
PLAN: Not initiated
C22 Open Space Partnerships. Partner with
adjacent cities, Riverside County, and local and
state park agencies to create linkages and
enhance access to publicly- accessible parks
and open spaces.

Medium Long Planning, Community
Services, County TLMA,
Parks & Recreation,
BCVRPD, City of Banning,
City of Calimesa
C23 Future Development. Partner with
landowners and government agencies in the
sphere of influence to promote
future development concepts, coordinate on
open space uses, and protect existing wildlife.

Medium Long Planning, Community
Services, County, Parks &
Recreation, City
of Banning, City of
Calimesa
C20 Cultural Resource Sensitivity Map. Develop
a Cultural Resource Sensitivity Map based
upon field and literature surveys identifying
the locations of known cultural resources and
areas of archaeological sensitivity within the
City and its Sphere of Influence.

Medium Medium Planning
C21 Joint use. Establish a formal joint use
agreement with local or regional agencies to
allow for the use of open space lands for flood
control, utility easements, and recreational
trails.

Medium Medium Planning, BUSD, BCVRPD,
Community Services
C18 On-site Wildlife Habitat. Encourage the
protection of undisturbed native plants and
habitat areas, instead of individual native
plants sprinkled around a development.

Medium Short Planning
C19 Hillside Ordinance. Support and implement
the existing hillside ordinance.

High Short Planning, Public Works
C16 Buffer Zones. Update zoning code to identify
and protect sensitive habitat areas and
corridors, including
preservation and conservation easements,
open space buffers, and reduced intensity of
development.

High Short County TLMA, Riverside
Conservation Authority,
Planning
C17 Dark Sky Lighting Ordinance. Prepare a
Dark Sky Ordinance to regulate outdoor
lighting through the adoption of
comprehensive citywide outdoor lighting
standards, such as shielding light in the
downward direction and limiting bright white
Medium Short Planning, Public Works,
Community Services
C15 Sensitive Uses. Update the municipal code to
prohibit and/or mitigate the impacts of
localized air pollution, addressing specific
strategies for sensitive receptors.

High Short Planning

PLAN: Not initiated
PLAN: Not initiated
PLAN: Not initiated
PLAN: Not initiated
Short This is an on going process that analyzes population growth, call volume, and response times. We also staff based on programming needs of secific community interest.

Medium The Police Department's COPPS team and administration continously partners with Planning to review APPs and CUPs to determine safety needs consistent with CPTED.

Medium This is an on going and coordinated effort of Riverside County law enforcement executives to deploy strategic taskforce and intel sharing initiatives.

Long The Police Department collaborates with the Parks Department to review park safety and lighting, access points and partners with youth programs.

Medium On going S5 Budget Review. Coordinate a periodic review with the Police Department and the Fire Safety
Specialist to ensure that police and fire staff
and resources keep pace with new planned or
proposed development.

Medium Planning, Beaumont
Police, CAL FIRE
Safety
Table 12.7 Safety Implementation Actions
S2 Crime Prevention Design. Update municipal
code to ensure that site design and planning
techniques that reduce
the potential for criminal activity (e.g., CPTED)
are included.

Medium Planning, Beaumont
Police
S3 Safety Taskforce. Establish a safety task
force that meets with staff from the Riverside
County Sheriff, police department, and other
law enforcement
agencies to coordinate crime prevention
strategies in the City and within the Sphere of
Influence.

Medium Beaumont Police
S4 Community and Recreational Programs.

Establish/expand community and after-school
programming for at-risk youth.

Medium Community Services,
Police, Parks &
Recreation, BUSD
C24 Habitat Management Plan. Work
collaboratively with the County to develop a
Habitat Management Plan for sensitive areas in
the sphere of influence, in conformance with
habitat management requirements.

Medium Long Planning, County TLMA,
RCA
S1 Police Department Staffing Ratio. Work with
the police department to establish resource
needs to sustain minimum staffing levels.

High Beaumont Police
C25 Arts and Culture District. Update municipal
code to create an arts and culture overlay to
help spur catalytic projects and development.

Medium Medium Planning
C26 Public Art Master Plan. Develop a public art
master plan to identify potential sites,
partnerships, and sustainable funding
mechanisms for art in the City.

Medium Medium Planning
C27 Wayfinding. Develop wayfinding and signage
to key sites, including historic (non-
archaeological) places (as allowed by law),
gateways, and points of interest.

Medium Short Planning, Public
Information, Economic
Development

Medium PW: Ongoing
Medium In progress. County fire is in process of doing a countywide CRA that will include all partner cities, including Beaumont.

Medium PW: Ongoing PLAN: ongoing
Medium Not started - suggest City PIO and County Fire PIO calloborate on this.

Medium Not started - suggest City PIO and County Fire PIO calloborate on this.

Medium DIF Fee Study in Progress. It should be noted that DIF fees cannot be used for this type of activity may want to revise to a different funding mechanism.

Medium Inventory has not been started. Regualtions exist in current codes/laws. Code amendments would be needed to further regulate.

Short-
Medium
PW: Ongoing , PLAN: Ongoing, FIRE: • new public facilities are located outside of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, when feasible.
• Not started – suggest work with PW as they identify sites for public utilities • Developments located in wildland interface areas incorporate and enforce standards for construction, including a fuel modification program (i.e., brush clearance, planting of fire- retardant vegetation).• SUGGEST WE WORK WITH PLANNING ON LANDSCAPE STANDARD FOR THE HIGH/VERY HIGH FIRE AREASMediumNot started.

Medium Not started.S15 Buffer Zone. Define a protected buffer zone that separates wildlands from vulnerable
development to mitigate the risk of potential
wildfires.

High CAL FIRE
S12 Fire Hazard Risk Assessment. Inventory all
buildings, assigning risk level for
all wildfire hazards in the City and developing
regulations for each level to minimize wildfire
risk.

High CAL FIRE
S13 Municipal Code Updates. Update municipal
code to require that
• new public facilities are located outside of
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, when
feasible.

High Public Works, CAL FIRE,
Building and Safety
S14 Fire Suppression Guidelines. Develop fire
suppression water system guidelines and
implementation plans for existing and acquired
lands, including fire protection water volumes,
system distribution upgrades, and emergency
water storage.

High CAL FIRE
S11 Maintenance Fund. Re-evaluate development
impact fees to cover costs of maintaining
community fire breaks and other similar
activities.

Medium CAL FIRE, Beaumont
Police, Community
Services
S6 Lighting Study. Assess existing lighting needs
in the city, including areas that need improved
lighting or potential crime prone areas.

Medium Public Works, Community
Services
S7 Community Risk Assessment. Conduct a
community risk assessment to identify critical
facilities and community assets.

High Beaumont Police, CAL
FIRE, Public Works
S8 Climate Change Risk Assessment. Conduct a
climate change risk assessment to identify
potential risks and vulnerable populations.

Prioritize programs and funding for
populations most likely to be impacted by
climate change, in accordance with SB379
High Planning, Public Works
S9 Safety Information Campaign. Develop an
information program to familiarize citizens
with seismic risk and to develop seismic
awareness. Develop an educational campaign
for residents and business owners to learn
what to do during an earthquake and how to
better prepare for an earthquake.

Medium CAL FIRE, Beaumont
Police
S10 Community Preparedness Toolkit. Adopt a
local Community Preparedness Toolkit that
can be used to prepare for disasters, including
fires, earthquakes, and extreme heat events.

Medium CAL FIRE, Beaumont
Police

Short Ongoing during entitlement and building plan review.

Medium Building: Completed: The City of Beaumont is mandated by the State of California to adopt the most recently adopted CCR Title 24 regulations. The City of Beaumont adopted the new code and made administrative amendments to the State adopted code that went into effect January 1, 2023. Therefore we are currently enforcing the 2022 California CCR Title 24 regulations. The next update will occur and be effective January 1, 2026. Preparation for this update should begin by July 1, 2025
Medium Building: Not Started Yet.

Medium
Medium
Medium PW: Ongoing
Short PW: Ongoing
Short PW: Ongoing
Medium
Medium PW: Ongoing
S23 Update Municipal Code. Update municipal
code to require:
• on site stormwater runoff retention
• limit stormwater runoff impacts on
adjacent properties
High Public Works
S24 Design Review. Develop guidelines for multi-
hazard design measures that mitigate the
effects of high winds and consider other
potential risks.

Medium Building and Safety
S25 Dust Control. Develop guidelines for dust
control at all excavation and grading projects,
including addressing high wind conditions.

Short Building and Safety, Public
Works
S22 Flood Control Maps. Regularly update City’s
maps to reflect latest FEMA designations.

High Public Works
S16 Water Assessment. Confirm that water
pressure is adequate for firefighting purposes
in existing and future developed areas.

High CAL FIRE, BCVWD
S17 California Building Codes. Adopt the latest
version of the California Building Code (CCR
Title 24, published triennially) when released.

High Public Works, Building &
Safety
S18 Earthquake Hazard Reduction Ordinance.

Update municipal code to require
strengthening of existing wood- frame
buildings with soft, weak, or open- front wall
lines in housing constructed before 1980.

Medium Building and Safety
S19 Code Enforcement. Continue the code
enforcement program, including identification
of pre-1933 structures of
large scale or occupied by large numbers of
people, and require correction or demolition of
structures found to be dangerous.

High Police, Building & Safety,
Code Enforcement
S20 Seismic Retrofit Incentive Program. Develop
a retrofit incentive program to help reduce
earthquake hazards, focused on existing public
facilities as well as existing multifamily
housing constructed prior to 1980.

Medium Building and Safety
S21 Geologic Instability Mitigation. Update
municipal code to adopt regulatory techniques
to mitigate public safety hazards, and if
necessary, prohibit development where
geologic instability is identified.

High Building and Safety, Public
Works

Short
Medium PW: Building intiated Building: Could include this in our 2025 Code Adoption Medium PW: Not initiated PLAN: Comprehensive Zoning Code Chapter 12 in process.

Medium PW: Not initiated
Long Building: This should be a Fire Prevention task.

Medium Building: This should be a Fire Prevention task.

Ongoing ZCU
PLAN: Not initiated
S31 Contaminated Sites. Maintain a public record
of property locations, which contain hazardous
materials, including a timetable for and the
extent of remediation to be expected.

High Department of Toxic
Substances Control,
Building and Safety
Noise
Table 12.8 Noise Implementation Actions
N1 Update the City’s Noise Ordinance. Provide
development standards and project design
guidelines that include a variety of mitigation
measures that can be applied to meet City
standards for projects exceeding the City’s noise
standards.

High Short Planning, Building and
Safety
N2 Requirement for Acoustical Studies. Amend
development application requirements so that
projects that could result in noise environments
above normally acceptable noise ranges or all
new development complete acoustical studies
prepared by qualified professionals to ensure that
the noise levels are at acceptable levels, per the
Municipal Code.

High Short Planning
S30 Hazardous Materials Inventory. Develop an
inventory of hazardous materials used by
businesses in the City. Maintain this inventory
as a living document.

Medium Building and Safety
S26 Cooling Centers. Establish cooling centers to
reduce Beaumont residents’ vulnerability to
extreme heat events and severe storms.

High Community Services
S27 Critical Facilities. Upgrade building code to
require critical facilities to operate on micro-
grids, including generator power, solar, and
wind turbine power sources.

Medium Public Works, Building &
Safety
S28 Water Conservation. Review Chapter

17.06 of the Municipal Code to consider adding
additional water conservation measures.

High Public Works, Planning
S29 Remediation Strategies. Establish protocols
for regular coordination with regulating
agencies regarding remediation strategies for
hazardous and toxic materials
High Department of Toxic
Substances Control, Public
Works, Building and
Safety

PLAN: Not initiated
PW: Ongoing
PW: Ongoing
Building: Could be included in our 2025 code adoption.

Building: Not started yet.

Building: Not started yet.

PLAN: Not initiated
Building: Not started yet.

Downtown Area Plan
Table 12.9 Downtown Area Plan Actions
N8 Equipment Staging Areas. Require that
equipment staging shall be in areas that will
create the greatest distance feasible between
construction-related noise sources and noise-
sensitive receptors.

High Short Planning, Building and
Safety
N9 Additional Noise Attenuation Techniques.

Require that temporary sound barriers are
installed and maintained between the
construction site and the sensitive receptors
during the clearing, earth moving, grading, and
foundation/ conditioning phases of construction.

Temporary sound barriers shall consist of sound
blankets affixed to construction
High Short Planning
N10 Vehicle and Equipment Idling. Establish
requirements that construction vehicles and
equipment are not left idling for longer than five
minutes when not in use.

High Short Planning, Building and
Safety, Code Enforcement
N3 Project Design Guidelines. Integrate project
design guidelines that integrate features into new
developments that minimize impacts associated
with the operation of air conditioning and heating
equipment, on-site traffic, and use of parking,
loading, and trash storage facilities.

High Short Planning
N4 Freeway Noise Reduction. Work collaboratively
with Caltrans and the Federal Highway
Administration to install measures that mitigate
noise impacts along freeways.

Medium Long Public Works
N5 Traffic Noise Assessment. Periodically review
and assess the sources of noise and vibration,
strategies for mitigating impacts, and specific
actions that can be applied.

High Ongoing Public Works
Construction Noise Limits. Review the hours of
allowed construction activity to ensure they
effectively lead to compliance within the limits
(maximum noise levels, hours and days of
allowed activity) established in the City’s noise
regulations .

High Short Planning, Building and
Safety
N7 Stationary Equipment. Enforce requirements
that all stationary construction equipment shall
be operated with closed engine doors, equipped
with properly operating and maintained mufflers,
and placed so that emitted noise is directed away
from the nearest sensitive receptors.

High Short Planning, Building and
Safety, Code Enforcement
N6

Short
Ongoing
Medium Completed
Medium
Ongoing
Medium Grant funding used for Dowtown improvements.

Ongoing PW: Not intiated
Ongoing Grant funding used for Dowtown improvements.

Medium PW: Not intiated
Ongoing
PLAN: Not initiated
Ongoing City funded Façade Program.

DAP8 District Marketing. Create a branding and
marketing strategy for Downtown.

High Planning, Economic
Development
DAP9 Façade Rehabilitation Programs. Use CDBG
(or other) funds to provide grants or loans to
existing businesses to improve their
appearance.

Medium Planning, Economic
Development
DAP2 Prepare Design Standards and Guidelines.

Prepare design guidelines to illustrate
community character and
complement development requirements.

Medium Planning
DAP3 Development Review. Establish procedures
that expedite permitting in Downtown.

Medium Planning
DAP4 Pedestrian Improvements Funding. Pursue
and prioritize funding for pedestrian
improvements within the Downtown Area Plan
area.

Medium Planning, Public Works,
Economic Development
Planning, Public Works,
Economic Development,
Building and Safety
DAP6 Core Service Areas. Prioritize capital
spending in Downtown to promote active
transportation, mixed use support
improvements and establish Downtown as a
destination.

High
DAP1 Update Zoning. Modify zoning map and
zoning standards to maintain consistency with
the General Plan.

DAP7 Mixed Use Development. Develop financial
and regulatory incentives, such as permit fee
reductions, tax abatements, expedited
development approval processes, and
providing density and building height or floor
area bonuses, to promote new mixed- use
development.

Medium Planning, Public Works,
Economic Development
High Planning
Planning, Public Works,
Economic Development
DAP5 Infill Housing Incentive Program. Establish
an infill housing incentive program focused on
Downtown. Potential incentives may include
an expedited building permit process, impact
fee waivers, or other incentives.

High

Staff Report

TO: City Council
FROM: Elizabeth Gibbs, City Manager
DATE February 4, 2025
SUBJECT: International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Annual Conference Attendance

Description Mayoral appointment of two Council Members to attend the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) annual conference.

Background and Analysis:

Each year, Planning and Economic Development staff attend the ICSC annual conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. This is an opportunity for the City to market itself to local, state and nation wide retailers. The City has traditionally partnered with the County of Riverside for booth meeting space and display space; however, this year staff has reserved a solo spot within the conference providing a location for staff to meet alone with developers, provide demographic information, discuss development processes and current and future opportunities for development. Staff pre -arranges meetings with interested developers or retailers as well as conducts drop -in meetings throughout the event.

Previous attendance at this conference included the economic development and planning department staff. Many cities include attendance by City Managers, Council Members as well as department heads and department staff. This year ICSC is Sunday, May 18th – Tuesday, May 20th. Staff believes having City Council Member representation at this event would be a benefit to the City’s retail and commercial recruiting efforts.

Fiscal Impact:

The cost to prepare this report is estimated at $75.00. Attendance for this event has been budgeted in the FY 2024/25 budget.

Recommended Action:

Mayoral appointment of two Council Members to attend the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) annual conference.

Staff Report

TO: City Council
FROM: Elizabeth Gibbs, City Manager
DATE February 4, 2025
SUBJECT: Re-visit an Invitation from the City of Banning to Join an Ad -Hoc Committee Regarding Animal Control

Description Appointment of two Council Members to establish an ad-hoc committee with the City of Banning to discuss animal control services.

Background and Analysis:

Per City Council request, this item is being presented to establish an ad hoc committee with the City of Banning to discuss animal control services.

Fiscal Impact:

Staff estimates the cost to prepare this report to be $75.00.

Recommended Action:

Appointment of two Council Members to the Animal Control Ad Hoc Committee with the City of Banning.

Staff Report

TO: City Council
FROM: Robert Vestal, Public Works Director
DATE February 4, 2025
SUBJECT: Beaumont Avenue Sidewalk Repair

Description Provide staff with direction on how to proceed with sidewalk repair along Beaumont Avenue, from Sixth Street to Eighth Street.

Background and Analysis:

City staff is requesting direction on repairing the sidewalk along Beaumont Avenue from Sixth Street to Eighth Street.

On March 19, 2024, City Council received a presentation on the project described as follows:

1. Installation of Street lights along Beaumont Avenue, from Sixth Street to Eighth Street, along Seventh Street, and along Magnolia Avenue, from Seventh Street to Seventh Street.

2. Installation of approximately 700 square feet of sidewalk along the project alignment.

During the project, City staff observed that the existing concrete sidewalk was in disrepair, a public hazard, and deficiencies in ADA path of travel.

An update to City Council took place on May 21, 2024, whereby staff provided a brief update to Council and stated that the sidewalk along Beaumont Avenue was in severe disrepair and needed to be replaced.

On August 20, 2024, a supplemental update and discussion was held on new equipment that allows staff to roll a pattern into the concrete and noted that the color chosen was a shade of tan.

Subsequently, staff expanded the project scope to include performing maintenance to restore the sidewalk and preserve it in a safe, efficient, and continually usable condition.

City staff has identified three options for Council consideration for the completion of the sidewalk repair.

Option 1 – Current Design (Contractor)

Description: Contractor will replace the existing sidewalk with a uniform tan, rolled- finish concrete. All existing deficient areas will be replaced. Existing adjoining concrete will be replaced or modified to match the grade of the proposed new concrete. Lips exceeding 1/4” will be repaired. Cracks having a width less than 1/8” will be filled with matching grout. Concrete sections with larger cracks will be replaced. Concrete with stamping defects will be replaced.

Schedule: The total project duration is estimated to be five months. The estimated duration to advertise and award the project is two months. The estimated demolition and construction duration is three months.

Cost: The material estimate is $30,000. The labor estimate is $70,000. Total cost $100,000.

Option 2 – Total Replacement with Gray Broom Finish Sidewalk (Contractor)

Description: Contractor will demolish all concrete within the project boundary and replace with natural gray concrete and provide a light broom finish.

Schedule: The total project completion is estimated to take five months, subject to the award and contractor schedule. The estimated duration to advertise and award the project is two months. The estimated demolition and construction duration is three months.

Cost: Total project cost $500,000.

Option 3 – Total Replacement with Council Approved Color and Finish (Contractor)

Description: Contractor will demolish all concrete within the project boundary and replace with Council approved color and finish. City staff will bring bac k an item to obtain the Council’s direction on color and pattern.

Schedule: The total project duration is estimated to be eight months, subject to Council’s material selection, the award, and contractor schedule. The estimated

duration to advertise and award the project is three months. The estimated demolition and construction duration is five months.

Cost: Total project cost $1M to 2M depending on pattern.

Fiscal Impact:

The cost to prepare this staff report is estimated to be $350.

Option 1 and Option 2 will be paid from the CIP R-19 Downtown Streetlight Replacement and Sidewalk Repair Project.

Option 3 will require a CIP amendment and budget adjustment.

The following table summarizes the project accounting for CIP R-19

R-19 Downtown Streetlight Replacement and Sidewalk Repair Project Accounting Summary
Funding Summary
Funding Year Funding Source Amount
22/23 General Fund $1,000,000
Total Project Funding = $1,000,000
Budget Summary
Project Component Budget Paid to Date Remaining
Budget
Project Management $0 $0 $0
Preliminary Services $0 $0 $0
Environmental $0 $0 $0
Design $0 $0 $0
Construction $950,000 ($220,087) $729,913
Construction Management $0 $0 $0
Permits $0 $0 $0
Equipment $50,000 ($28,417) $21,583

Project Summary Totals $1,000,000 ($248,504) $751,496

Recommended Action:

Provide direction on repairing the sidewalk along Beaumont Avenue, from Sixth Street to Eight Street.

Staff Report

TO: City Council
FROM: Carole Kendrick, Interim Community Development Director Darron Usher, Principal Management Analyst
DATE February 4, 2025
SUBJECT: Adopt the Resolution to Provide a Development Impact Fee Waiver for the Beaumont Library District Expansion NEWC2024-0005

Description Adopting the resolution to waive the Development Impact Fees (DIF) for the Beaumont Library District to support their planned expansion of an existing structure (NEWC2024-0005).

Background and Analysis:

The Beaumont Library District has served as a cornerstone of the community, offering educational and recreational resources to residents of all ages. With increasing demand for library services, the District is planning to expand its existing structure to enhance its capacity and improve its offerings.

The expansion aligns with the City’s goals of fostering education, community engagement, and equitable resource access. However, this project's costs associated with Development Impact Fees present a significant financial burden to the Library District. These fees, estimated to range between $144,000 and $197,000 based on submission timing, could instead be redirected to enhance library programs, purchase new materials, or expand services for our residents.

By waiving these fees, the City has the opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to supporting public institutions and addressing community needs. Investing in the library directly benefits Beaumont residents, improving quality of life and fostering long-term community growth.

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact on the General Fund. Waiving Development Impact Fees for the Library District will result in a one-time revenue reduction to the City of approximately $144,000 to $197,000. However, the waived amount will enable the

Library District to reallocate these funds toward additional resources and programs, generating significant community benefits that outweigh the fiscal impact.

The cost of preparing this staff report is estimated to be $500.

Recommended Action:

Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of The City of Beaumont Authorizing The Waiver of Development Impact Fees (DIF) For The Beaumont Library District Expansion Project”.

Attachments:

A. Resolution
B. Letter from Beaumont Library District requesting a DIF waiver

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT

AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
(DIF) FOR THE BEAUMONT LIBRARY DISTRICT EXPANSION

PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Beaumont Library District ("Library District") is a vital resource for the residents of the City of Beaumont ("City"), and serves important public purposes by providing educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities and services within the community; and WHEREAS, the Library District plans to expand an existing structure to better meet the growing needs of the community by enhancing library programs, resources, and facilities; and WHEREAS, the Development Impact Fees (DIF) associated with the expansion project are estimated to range from $144,000 to $198,000, depending on the timing of the submission of plans for review to the City’s Community Development Department; and WHEREAS, waiving these fees will serve a valid public purpose by enabling the Library District to redirect these funds to support needed library programs, services, and facilities thereby providing a direct community benefit to Beaumont residents; and WHEREAS, the City recognizes the importance of supporting public institutions such as the Library District, which contribute to the education, engagement, and enrichment of the community; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution formalizes the City’s support for the Library District’s expansion project by authorizing the waiver of DIF for the project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT AS FOLLOWS:

1. The Council finds that the above recitals are true and correct and incorporates them herein by this reference.

2. Authorization of Development Impact Fee Waivers
The City will waive Development Impact Fees associated with the Beaumont Library District’s expansion project, contingent upon the submission of a completed fee waiver form and documentation of the project’s scope and timeline to the Community Development Department.

3. Purpose of the DIF Waiver
The fee waiver is granted to enable the Library District to allocate the funds that would otherwise be used for DIF to improve library programs, purchase additional resources, and expand services and facilities for the benefit of Beaumont residents and the community served by the Library District.

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4. Term of the Waiver
This fee waiver shall apply solely to the Library District’s current expansion project #NEWC2024-0005, as submitted to the City’s Community Development Department within the agreed-upon scope and timeline. Any future projects will require separate authorization for fee waivers.

Amount of Waiver
This fee waiver shall not exceed $197,336.33 to include credit toward the following:

Emergency Preparedness Fee .......................................................................................... $18.23 Fire Protection Facilities Fee ..................................................................................... $3,919.02 General/Advanced Planning Impact Fee ......................................................................... $91.14 Police Facilities Fee .................................................................................................... $3,189.90 Public Facilities Fee ................................................................................................... $1,458.24 Railroad Crossing Impact Fee .................................................................................. $38,643.36 Recycled Water Facility Fee ........................................................................................ $1,275.96 Sewer Capacity Fee ..................................................................................................... $8,567.16 Sewer Facilities Fee .................................................................................................... $2,825.34 Storm Drain Facilities Impact Fee ................................................................................. $182.28 Streets & Bridges Impact Fee .................................................................................. $137,165.70 Any unused credit shall not be applied to any other fees not listed above.

5. Effective Date
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

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MOVED, PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of February, 2025.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

By:

Mike Lara, Mayor, City of
Beaumont

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ATTEST:

Nicole
Wheelwright
DEPUTY

CITY CLERK

By:

Staff Report

TO: City Council
FROM: Elizabeth Gibbs, City Manager
Darron Usher, Principal Management Analyst
DATE February 4, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of the City of Beaumont’s Legislative Platform

Description Annual review and adoption of the City’s legislative platform and policies.

Background and Analysis:

Each year, the City Council reviews and updates its legislative platform, which aims to establish the City Council’s position on various legislative topics and issues. This will allow City staff and representatives to act quickly on the City's behalf when proposed legislation that either agrees with or conflicts with the City’s position as described in the platform.

Regarding specific issues not included in the legislative platform, no official City position will be established until the City Council discusses the topic and reaches a consensus.

The guiding principles of the legislative platform remain the same as in previous years and are as follows:

I. PRESERVE LOCAL CONTROL
Preserve and protect the City’s powers, duties, and prerogatives to enact local legislation and policy direction concerning local affairs and oppose legislation that preempts local authority. Local agencies should preserve authority and accountability for revenues raised and services provided.

II. PROMOTE FISCAL STABILITY
Support measures that promote fiscal stability, predictability, and financial independence and preserve the City’s revenue base and maximum local control over local government budgeting. Oppose measures that shift local funds to the County, State, or Federal Governments and/or make cities more dependent on the County, State, or Federal Governments for financial stability, such as unfunded mandates or mandated costs with no guarantee of local reimbursement or offsetting benefits.

III. SUPPORT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Support opportunities that allow the City to compete for its fair share of regional, state, and federal funding. Support funding for programs with combined benef its to air quality, water quality, affordable housing, infrastructure (including multi-modal transportation systems), public safety, and public health.

IV. ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH ADEQUATE PUBLIC SAFETY Reform recently enacted criminal justice laws — passed by both statute and initiative — that have eroded public safety protections of Beaumont residents. Protect existing City authority to deliver local emergency services.

The platform policy statements have been paired down from previous years and cover the following areas:

1. Administration

2. Community and Economic Development

3. Water and Wastewater

4. Parks and Recreation

5. Public Safety

6. Public Works (Transportation and Infrastructure)

7. Finance

2025 Public Safety Legislative Platform

The following is the legislative platform for the Beaumont Police Department:

I. Law Enforcement Education Standard - Develop an educational standard for Peace Officers to elevate recruitment efforts and reduce negative impacts.

II. Reduction in Criminal Threats - Support legislation to reduce threats to schools and religious institutions and help reduce mass shootings.

III. K-9 Guidelines within Law Enforcement Agencies - Help support guidelines to build quality standards for K-9s in law enforcement agencies.

IV. Illegal E-Bikes Guidelines - Support legislation to target illegal e-bikes that exceed established speed thresholds.

V. Illegal Radio/Signal Interface Devices - Support legislation to combat devices that impact radio devices used by emergency services.

VI. Drones - Support legislation to establish requirements for foreign -made drones to help address concerns about national security and privacy.

Staff will work with the City’s State lobbyist to compose a legislative tracking list for the current year along with any carryover bills from the previous session. The tracking will highlight those bills that may have significant impacts on the City and provide a recommended position on the bills. These positions will be used to either support, oppose, or monitor each bill as it makes its way through the legislative process.

Fiscal Impact:

The cost to prepare this staff report is approximately $275.

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends City Council approve the 2025 Le gislative Platform as presented.

Attachments:

A. 2025 Legislative Platform – Presentation
B. 2025 Legislative Platform – Detailed by Department

City of Beaumont
2025 Legislative Platform
February 4, 2025

2025 Legislative Platform
Presented by: Elizabeth Gibbs, City Manager
Darron Usher, Principal Management Analyst
Sharon Gonsalves, Managing Director, CPPG

Purpose of the Legislative Platform
•Establish City Council positions on
legislative issues.
•Enable quick response to legislative
proposals.
•Address topics not in the platform
through Council consensus

Current Legislative Guiding Principles
I.Preserve Local Control: Protect the City’s autonomy
II.Promote Fiscal Stability: Safeguard City revenue and oppose unfunded mandates.

III.Support Funding Opportunities: Advocate for regional, state, and federal funding.

IV.Enhance Public Safety; Reform laws impacting public safety and maintain emergency service authority

2025 Public Safety Legislative Platform
I.Law Enforcement Education
Standard
II.Reduction in Criminal Threats
III.K-9 Guidelines within Law
Enforcement Agencies
IV.Illegal E-Bikes Guidelines
V.Illegal Radio/Singal Interface Devices
VI.Drones

2025 Public Safety Areas of Focus
•Jail and Prison Capacity
•Loitering related to prostitution
•Human Trafficking
•Peace Officers Mental Health and
Wellness
•Recruitment and Retention
•Law Enforcement Technology
•Increased Penalties on emerging
issues/crimes
•Issues outside of policing w/ impacts on
public safety
•Support closing educational gaps
•Support increasing vocational training
and jobs
•Improve response times
•Support access to fair housing

Recommended Action
•Discuss the current platform and approve the City of
Beaumont’s 2025 Legislative Platform.

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CITY OF BEAUMONT
2025 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

PURPOSE
The City of Beaumont’s 2025 Legislative Platform confirms the City Council’s position on current issues with the potential to directly or indirectly, impact the City. The platform establishes guidelines for actively pursuing support or opposition to pending legislation.

Below are the Guiding Principles that will allow City staff to address 2025 legislative and regulatory issues promptly, without precluding the consideration of additional legislative and budget issues that may arise during the legislative session.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES
I. PRESERVE LOCAL CONTROL
Preserve and protect the City’s powers, duties, and prerogatives to enact local legislation and policy direction concerning local affairs and oppose legislation that preempts local authority. Local agencies should preserve authority and accountability for revenues raised and services provided.

II. PROMOTE FISCAL STABILITY
Support measures that promote fiscal stability, predictability, and financial independence, and preserve the City’s revenue base and maximum local control over lo cal government budgeting. Oppose measures that shift local funds to the County, State, or Federal Governments and/or make cities more dependent on the County, State, or Federal Governments for financial stability, such as unfunded mandates or mandated cost s with no guarantee of local reimbursement or offsetting benefits.

III. SUPPORT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Support opportunities that allow the City to compete for its fair share of regional, state, and federal funding. Support funding for programs with combine d benefits to transportation, public safety, and water/wastewater.

IV. ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH ADEQUATE PUBLIC SAFETY

Reform recently enacted criminal justice laws — enacted by both statute and initiative — that have eroded public safety protections of Beaumont residents. Protect existing city authority to deliver local emergency services.

POLICY STATEMENTS
Administration
 Oppose State or Federal efforts to “borrow” local revenues and encourage the State to find other methods of balancing its budget .
 Support local government action, rather than the imposition of state, federal , or regional mandates upon local governments, as well as federal mandates placed on the state.
 Oppose any amendment to the redistribution of sales and use taxes which will negatively affect the City and its ability to provide city services and thereby cause a negative fiscal impact.

Community and Economic Development
 Support economic development initiatives that preserve and enhance a positive business climate and maintain and grow the business tax base.  Maintain an equitable program for the continued disbursement of sales and use taxes which reflect local impacts on various communities.  Oppose policies requiring a single power source.
 Support legislation that allows local governments to continue to retain full authority to reject projects or to condition project approvals and impose mitigation measures  Oppose measures to withhold funding dedicated to transportation funding unless proposed housing goals are being met.
 Oppose measures that would undermine established general plan, zoning, and housing documents.
 Oppose measures that undermine the planning vision of local government and contradict the expectations of our community, which includes projects mitigation of their impacts.

Water and Wastewater
 Support and monitor legislation that would increase the availability of, and funding for, water conservation, water reuse technologies, water recycling, local water storage, and other water supply technologies such as the Groundwat er Replenishment System project.
 Support legislation that requires water providers to service housing projects that meet RHNA and or other housing mandates.

 Support the availability of funding for wastewater service providers and biosolids producers to address PFAS and other contaminants of emerging concern.

Parks and Recreation
 Support legislation and funding opportunities (e.g. federal and state park grant funds, conservancy grant funds, project mitigation funds, etc.) that help cities build better, stronger communities by providing funding to improve air, water, parks, open space, natural resources, historic preservation, the arts and cultural resources.

Public Safety
 Law enforcement education standard – CPCA, in partnership with other statewide law enforcement associations, will sponsor legislation to codify a new education standard for specified peace officers that builds upon previous measures and recommendations. Our goal is to specify the elevated education requirements for the policing profession in a way that is meaningful and realistic, without negatively impacting recruitment efforts. To do so, there should be multiple pathways for satisfying the new education requirements, which account for established training, prior experiences, and existing inf rastructure.
 Criminal threats – Ongoing threats made against schools and religious institutions continue to demand swift law enforcement responses whenever they occur, especially in the face of recurring mass shooting events and rising religious conflicts. However, the California Penal Code does not qualify a threat against a school, building, or a place of worship as a “criminal threat” unless the threat is levied against a specific individual. Therefore, one of CPCA’s priorities is to sponsor legislation, similar to SB 796 (Alvarado-Gil, 2024), to make any threat made against a school or places of worship a criminal violation.  K-9 guidelines – Building upon our work from last year, and the development of new K-9 guidelines by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), CPCA will sponsor legislation to ensure those guidelines are a standard for all agencies.
 Illegal E-Bikes – CPCA will work with CHP and other traffic safety agencies to introduce legislation targeted at illegal use of e-bikes – specifically those that exceed establish speed thresholds.
 Illegal radio/signal interference devices – Across the country, the use of illegal radio/signal interference devices has become a prevalent problem. Handheld signal jammers that block radio communications, Wi-Fi, and alarms systems have been used in California by organized criminal enterprises in the commission of major crimes, including large scale retail theft and burglary. However, existing California law does not give state and local law enforcement agencies clear

authority to cite or penalize the possession, sale/purchase, transfer, or use of these devices, all of which are illegal under federal law. To address these limitations, which are essential ahead of the worldwide sporting events coming to California in the coming years, CPCA will sponsor legislation to give state and local law enforcement the ability to cite, investigate, and prosecute the use of these devices.  Drones – Both state and national legislative bodies have now considered, on multiple occasions, the outright ban of certain foreign made drone systems, including those under current utilization by a majority of California law enforcement. To address the concerns raised regarding cyber security threats, while still protecting the use of important public safety tools, CPCA will sponsor legislation to set specified requirements to be met prior to the use of certain foreign made drones.

Public Works (Transportation and Infrastructure)
 Support legislation that would increase funding for local, sub-regional, or regional transportation projects.
 Support protection of dedicated transportation-related tax revenues.  Support commuter public transportation hubs to be located in areas where there will be a large public benefit.

Finance
 Support policies that encourage fiscal responsibility at the federal, state, and local level.
 Support enhancement of municipalities' flexibility to finance public projects economically and efficiently.
 Oppose efforts that reduce local revenues or future opportu nities for local revenue.