1 CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
April 15, 2025
Closed Session: 5:00 PM Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM
550 E. Sixth Street, Beaumont, CA
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CLOSED SESSION
A. CALL TO ORDER at 5:02 p.m.
Present: Mayor Lara, Mayor Pro Tem Voigt, Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Fenn
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
No comments.
B.1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Property described as vacant land with APN Numbers: 418- 091-013, 014, 015 and a portion of 016 located North of 5th street and West of Edgar in Beaumont, CA.
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs or her designee.
Negotiating Parties: City of Beaumont as potential purchaser and Doug Jones as potential seller.
Under negotiation: Price and Terms.
No reportable action.
B.2 Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Property described as vacant land with APN Numbers: 418- 240-011, 419-260-030, 428-020-004, 414-070-007, 414-070-002 and 414- 070-001.
2 Agency Negotiator: City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs or her designee.
Negotiating Parties: City of Beaumont as potential purchaser and Beaumont Unified School District as potential seller.
Under negotiation: Price and Terms.
No reportable action
B.3 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(4).
One potential case.
No reportable action
B.4 Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Manager
No reportable action
C. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR SESSION
D. CALL TO ORDER at 6:46 p.m.
Present: Mayor Lara, Mayor Pro Tem Voigt, Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Fenn
Report out from Closed Session
Action on any Closed Session Items
Action of any Requests for Excused Absence
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Adjustments to the Agenda
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
E. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS /
CORRESPONDENCE
E.1 CAPIO EPIC Award and Certificates of Recognition for City Communications and Events
E.2 Recognition of Eagle Scouts - Trevor Shelton and Nathan Nees
F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
No comments
3 G. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are taken as one action item unless an item is pulled for further discussion here or at the end of action items. Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
To approve Consent Calendar Items G.1, G.3 - G.11 and G.13 Approved by a unanimous vote
G.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
March 28, 2025
April 4, 2025
G.3 Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of March 2025 Approve invoices in the amount of $102,950.38
G.4 Final Approval of Parcel Map No. 38953
Final approval of Parcel Map No. 38953 (PM2024-0003), a subdivision of 110.19 acres (APN 413-790-074) into six (6) lots for financial purposes, and Accept Security Agreement for Survey Monuments.
Approve Parcel Map No. 38953 as it is in substantial conformance with the approved tentative map, and
Accept Security Agreement for survey monuments.
G.5 Quarterly Report of City Manager Purchases and Contract Awards FY 24- 25 Q3
Quarterly report pursuant to Beaumont Municipal Code Sections
3.01.030(B), 3.01.040(B), and 3.01.050(B).
Receive and file reports.
G.6 Grants Quarterly Report Q3 FY2024-2025
Quarterly Grants Reporting from January 1, 2025, through March 31, 2025.
Receive and file report.
G.7 Performance Bond Exoneration
Performance and payment bond exoneration for street and storm drain improvements associated with Tract Map No. 27971-7.
4 Authorize City staff to issue a Bond Exoneration Letter for Performance and Payment Bonds and Accept Maintenance Bonds for (Project / Bond Number / Improvement):
• Tract Map No. 27971-7 / PB03010407421 / Street and Storm Drain
G.8 Accept Public Improvements and Exonerate Maintenance Bond Maintenance bond exoneration for sewer improvements associated with APN 419-202-005.
Accept the public improvements, authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Acceptance, and authorize staff to issue a bond exoneration letter for maintenance bonds for (Project / Receipt Number / Improvement):
• APN 419-202-005 / R01373615 / Sewer
G.9 Fiscal Year 2024 City of Beaumont, California Transit System Approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Transit Audit Report.
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024 City of Beaumont, California Transit System.
G.10 Second Reading to Amend Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 2.24 “Planning Commission and Community Development Department” Proposed amendments to update sections within the chapter to include primary residence requirement and other housekeeping updates.
Waive the full second reading and approve by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Amending Chapter 2.24 ‘Planning Commission and Community Development Department’, of the Beaumont Municipal Code”.
G.11 Consent to Transfer – Verizon Wireless Lease at 11250 Palmer Avenue Authorize the Mayor to sign a consent form acknowledging and approving Vertical Bridge’s lease and site management arrangement related to Verizon's telecommunication facility located at 11250 Palmer Avenue.
Authorize the Mayor to sign the consent form related to Vertical Bridge’s management of Verizon’s leased site at 11250 Palmer Avenue.
G.13 Follow-Up Report No. 3 – Local State of Emergency – Sewer Mainline Failure and Emergency Repairs in Fairway Canyon
Local emergency due to the sewer mainline failure in Fairway Canyon.
5 Direct staff to return at the next Council meeting with a follow-up report on emergency response efforts, expenditures, and timeline updates.
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Correction to Council Report out of Council Member Fenn Approve Minutes dated April 1, 2025
G.12 Adoption of the City of Beaumont 2025 Strategic Plan This report presents the final draft of the City of Beaumont Strategic Plan 2025 for review and adoption. The plan outlines the City’s core strategic priorities, goals, and action steps for FY 2025/2026.
Adoption of updated Strategic Plan provided at the meeting.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Council Member Martinez
To approve items G.2 and G.12
H. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
Report out from Members Valero and Lanmon
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
I.1 Public Hearing - Letter of Action from the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission (CUCCAC) dated February 14, 2025 Hold a public hearing in accordance with Public Contract Code 22044(b).
Public Hearing opened at 7:02 p.m.
P. Rascon - Representing CIFAC thanked staff for upcoming attendance to compliance training.
Public Hearing closed at 7:04 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Council Member Martinez
To acknowledge receipt of CUCCAC’s letter dated February 14, 2025.
6 I.2 Temporary Suspension and Revision of BMC Ch. 17.11.050 – Offsite Improvements
Public hearing and consideration of a proposed temporary suspension and revision of Beaumont Municipal Code Section 17.11.050 – Offsite Improvements to provide relief to single-family residential property owners seeking to make improvements to their property.
Public Hearing opened at 7:06 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 7:07 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Lara
Waive the first full reading and approve by title only:
“An Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of Beaumont, California, Suspending Enforcement of Beaumont Municipal Code Section 17.11.050 and Providing A Redline Version for Consideration as Part of the Zoning Code Update” And;
Adopt the Resolution and approve by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Establishing A Temporary Suspension on the Enforcement of Off-Site Improvement
Requirements in BMC 17.11.050.”
Approved by a unanimous vote
I.3 Continue the Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution Repealing the Noble Creek Vistas Specific Plan
Resolution to repeal the Noble Creek Vistas Specific Plan.
Public Hearing opened at 7:08 p.m.
No comments
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Open the public hearing, take testimony and continue the item to the June 3, 2025, City Council meeting.
Approved by a unanimous vote
I.4 Continue the Public Hearing PLAN2025-0164 Beaumont Municipal Code Amendment to Chapter 17.11.110 Home Occupations
Public hearing and consideration of proposed amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 17.11 “General Development Standards”, more specifically Chapter 17.02.110 “Home Occupations”.
7 Public hearing opened at 7:10 p.m.,
Motion by Mayor Lara
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
To continue the item to the May 6, 2025, City Council meeting.
Approved by unanimous vote
J. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J.1 Authorize the Fourth Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement
The City Council and City Manager engage in labor negotiations on an annual basis as it relates to the anniversary of the appointment date at City Manager with the City, April 11, 2023.
City Manager Gibbs recused on this item
Public Comment
M. Simon - Spoke in support of Elizabeth Gibbs
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lara
Second by Council Member Martinez
Authorize the Mayor to sign the Fourth Amendment to the City Manager Employment Contract.
Ayes: Fenn, Martinez, Lara
Noes: White, Voigt
Approved by a 3-2 vote
J.2 Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cherry Festival Association for the 2025 Cherry Festival Event
Co-sponsorship and additional support for the 2025 Cherry Festival, including public safety, expanded shuttle service, parking support, and traffic control operations.
City Manager Gibbs recused on this item
Consensus of City Council to hold a special meeting to further discuss an MOU with the Cherry Festival Association and the Beaumont Cherry Valley Recreation and Parks District
8 J.3 Discussion on the State Fire Marshal’s Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) Maps for Local Responsibility Areas
This report provides an overview of the recent Executive Order (EO) signed by the Governor and the release of updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps for Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The update significantly expands designated fire hazard zones and includes regulatory implications for the City of Beaumont.
Receive and file. This item is informational only. A public hearing will be scheduled to adopt an ordinance in accordance with State law.
J.4 Discussion and Direction on Proceeding with the Acquisition of a Ladder Truck in Coordination with Riverside County Fire Department Discuss and provide direction to staff on proceeding with the acquisition of a readily available ladder truck identified by Riverside County Fire Department that meets all required specifications and may significantly reduce acquisition timelines.
Mayor Pro Tem Voigt recused on this item.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Lara
Second by Council Member Fenn
Staff recommends City Council direct the Riverside County Fire Department to proceed with the acquisition of the identified ladder truck to fulfill the City’s existing purchase request.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
J.5 Landscape Maintenance Agreement for Potrero Interchange Landscape Maintenance Agreement between the State of California, acting through the Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the City of Beaumont for the Potrero Interchange.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Lara
Approve a Landscape Maintenance Agreement between the State of California, acting through the Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and the City of Beaumont for the Potrero Interchange and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
Approved by a unanimous vote
9 J.6 Provide Direction to Staff on the Community Recreation Center Overflow Parking Lot – Capital Improvement Project No. P-23
Capital Improvement Project P-23 (CIP) Update.
Motion by Council Member White
To choose Option 1
Motion dies for lack of second
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Council Member White
Authorize staff to proceed with Option 1 if the cost is within the current budget.
Ayes: Fenn, White, Voigt
Noes: Martinez, Lara
Approved by a 3-2 vote
J.7 Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Beaumont and the City of Banning for the Purchase of Compressed Natural Gas Fuel A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Banning to allow the City of Beaumont to purchase Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel for its transit vehicles from Banning’s existing fueling facility.
City Attorney John Pinkney recused on this item.
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Council Member Fenn
Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU between the City of Beaumont and the City of Banning, allowing Beaumont to purchase Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) from the City of Banning’s fueling station.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.8 Award of Professional Services Agreement to Evergreen Solutions in an Amount Not to Exceed $182,400 for a Classification and Compensation Study
In preparation for negotiations City Council has directed staff to conduct a comprehensive classification and compensation study.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Lara
10 Authorize the Mayor to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Evergreen Solutions in the amount of $152,000 for a term of one year; and
Authorize the City Manager to approve any contingency up to an amount of $30,400 (20%) for change orders, for a not to exceed amount of $182,400.
Approved by a unanimous vote
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
L. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Economic Development Committee Meeting Report Out
M. CITY TREASURER REPORT
M.1 Treasurer Reports
N. CITY CLERK REPORT
No report
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report
P. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Announced upcoming events and meetings
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Assessment for the need for additional community center(s) (May) • Annexation Agreement with the County (Future)
• Revisit Sanctuary City Definition and Clarification (July) • Credit Agreements (May)
• Financial and Audit Committee Ordinance (May)
11 • Annual Review of Development Agreements (May)
Add Riverside County Emergency Management Department Presentation
R. COUNCIL REPORTS
Fenn – Gave a report out from the RTA meeting, Chamber Breakfast and TNOW meeting.
Martinez – Gave a report out from Youth Council and Economic Development Committee
White – No report
Voigt – Attended the Economic Development Committee Meeting and Cherry Festival Meeting
Lara – Hosted Breakfast with the Mayor, attended the RCA meeting and WRCOG meeting.
S. ADJOURNMENT to Closed Session
B.4 Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Manager
No reportable action
ADJOURNMENT AT 11:20 PM
The next regular meeting of the Beaumont City Council, Beaumont Financing Authority, the Beaumont Successor Agency (formerly RDA), the Beaumont Utility Authority, the Beaumont Parking Authority and the Beaumont Public Improvement Agency is scheduled for Tuesday May 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.