1 CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
June 17, 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.
There was a request from Council Member Fenn to participate via telecommunication for this meeting in accordance with Gov Code Section 54953.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Lara
To approve the request.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
Present: Mayor Lara, Council Member White, Council Member Martinez (at 5:08 p.m.), Council Member Fenn
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
B.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code 54956.1(d)(1), (2) and/or (3)
2 Workers compensation Case No. 4A22075Q4VC-0001
No reportable action
B.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
L.L., an individual, v. Beaumont Police Department, et. al. U.S. District Ct., Central Dist., Case No.: 5:25-cv-00546-SSS-DTB
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Lara
To authorize to defend the matter and the former Police Chief Approved by a 4-0 vote
B.3 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code 54956.1(d)(1), (2) and/or (3)
Workers compensation Case No. 4A2502V9QBW-0001
Motion by Mayor Lara
Second by Council Member White
To authorize defense of the case
Approved by a 4-0 vote
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
There was a request from Council Member Fenn to participate via telecommunication for this meeting in accordance with Gov Code Section 54953.
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Council Member White
To approve the request.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
Present: Mayor Lara, Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Fenn
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Report out from Closed Session: See above
Action on any Closed Session Items:
Action of any Requests for Excused Absence: Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
3 Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Adjustments to the Agenda
Conflict of Interest Disclosure – Fenn – Item I.1
E. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS /
CORRESPONDENCE
E.1 RCTC I-10 / Highland Springs Interchange Project Presentation City Attorney John Pinkney recused for this discussion
E.2 Winner of CAPIO's 2025 Young Communicator Scholarship - Princess Kate Cunanan
E.3 Baker to Vegas Sponsor Recognition
F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
No comments
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the consent calendar are taken as one action item unless an item is pulled for further discussion here or at the end of action items. Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
Item G.4 Pulled for discussion
Item G.13 Pulled for discussion after Action Items
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Council Member White
To approve items G.1 – G.3 and G.5 – G.12
G.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
May 23, 2025
May 30, 2025
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated June 3, 2025
G.3 Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of May 2025 Approve invoices in the amount of $114,928.50
4 G.5 Accept Public Improvements and Exonerate Maintenance Bond Maintenance bond exoneration for storm drain improvements associated with Tract Map No. 31462 PH 4A.
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):
• Tract Map No. 31462 PH 4A / 1001191180 / Storm Drain
Improvements
G.6 Fiscal Year 2024 City of Beaumont, California Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan Agreed Upon Procedures Report
Results of the MSHCP Agreed Upon Procedures.
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Agreed Upon Procedures Report for the MSHCP Fees Compliance Review for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024.
G.7 Approval of a Lease Agreement with Riverside County Office of Economic Development for Pass Area Biz Hub – 514 California Avenue Presentation of lease agreement with Riverside County Office of Economic Development for space within the Pass Area Biz Hub, a regional business innovation center located at 514 California Avenue.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the lease agreement with the Riverside County Office of Economic Development for the use of office space within the Pass Area Biz Hub and to take all necessary actions to facilitate operations.
G.8 Second Reading to Adopt Ordinance Establishing Fire Hazard Severity Zones within Local Responsibility Areas in the City of Beaumont An ordinance establishing the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) within the Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) of the City of Beaumont, as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE).
Waive the second full reading and adopt by title only:
“An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Adopting the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as
Recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Pursuant to Government Code Section 51178”
G.9 Resolution to Adopt the FY24 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Request to approve a resolution authorizing the City of Beaumont’s participation in the 2024 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and
5 execution of the Interlocal Agreement with the County of Riverside and participating cities.
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, authorizing certain city officials of the City of Beaumont or designee to accept the Fiscal Year 2024 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) award in the amount of eleven thousand one hundred forty-two dollars ($11,142), and to authorize all documents in the furtherance thereof.”
G.10 Approve Contract With PetData
Approve a service contract with PetData Inc. for processing animal license applications and maintenance of data.
Approve the service contract with PetData to provide animal license processing services.
G.11 Follow-Up Report No. 7 – Local State of Emergency – Sewer Mainline Failure and Emergency Repairs in Fairway Canyon
City is retroactively pursuing environmental permits due to local emergency caused by the sewer mainline failure in Fairway Canyon.
Direct staff to return at the next Council meeting with a follow-up report on environmental permits.
G.12 Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Omni Pro, Inc.
Agreement with Omni Pro Inc. for document imaging and quality control services to be extended for one year.
Approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Omni Pro Inc. to extend the term to June 30, 2026.
G.4 Storm Water Management Facilities Covenant and Agreement Storm Water Management WQMP/BMP Facilities Covenant and Agreement for Plot Plan 2024-0032, Beaumont Library Expansion.
Motion by Mayor Lara
Second by Council Member White
To authorize the City Manager to approve the Storm Water Management WQMP/BMP Facilities Covenant and Agreement for Plot Plan PP2024-0032, Beaumont Library Expansion.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
6 H. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
Beaumont Youth Council Report Out and City Council Direction
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
I.1 Development Agreement by and between the City of Beaumont and Beaumont Regency AVG LLC (PLAN2025-0177)
Public Hearing for Consideration and Approval of a Development Agreement (DA) between the City of Beaumont and Beaumont Regency AVG LLC for the development of a 279,941 square-foot (sf) commercial shopping center at Oak Valley Parkway and the I-10 Freeway (Project) on a 28.95 acre site (Site), Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Off-Site Traffic Improvements Reimbursement Agreement (RA), Adoption of a Resolution to approve Amendment No. 6 to the City Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2029 (CIP), and Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget. The DA has been determined exempt under Article 12, Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Council Member Fenn recused on this item due to the proximity to his home.
Public Hearing opened at 7:33 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 7:33 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Lara
Second by Council Member Martinez
To waive the first full reading and adopt by title only, “An Ordinance (Attachment E) of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Approving a Development Agreement (Attachment F) by and between the City of Beaumont and Beaumont Regency AVG LLC” and making findings that the Development Agreement is exempt from CEQA in accordance with Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Adopt Resolution of the City Council (Attachment G) approving the Off-Site Traffic Improvements Reimbursement Agreement to be effective only with the Development Agreement.
Adopt by title only “A Resolution of the City Council (Attachment H) approving Amending the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2029” to include the Maximum Reimbursement Amount of $6 million from the Streets & Bridges Development Impact Fee Account.
7 Approved by a 3-0 vote
I.2 Tentative Tract Map 38879 (TM2023-0012) and Variance (V2025-0024) for Consideration of a Proposed Subdivision Located West of Pennsylvania Avenue and North of Eleventh Street in the Residential Single-Family Zone (APN: 415-200-031)
Public Hearing for the request of approval of Tentative Tract Map 38879 for a proposed subdivision of 2.70 gross acres into 10 single-family residential lots ranging between 8,500 square feet and 9,365 square feet and a Variance request from BMC Code Section 16.12.080.C to allow Tentative Tract Map 38879 to exceed lot depths of 2.5 times the width.
Public Hearing opened at 8:01 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 8:02 p.m.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Fenn
Hold a public hearing;
Approve Tentative Tract Map No. 38879 (TM2023-0012) subject to the conditions of approval and approve V2025-0024 to allow for lot depths to exceed 2.5 times the width; and
Direct staff to prepare a Notice of Exemption for the Applicant to file with the Riverside County Clerk Recorder.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
I.3 PLAN 2025-0204 Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution Repealing the Noble Creek Vistas Specific Plan
Public Hearing to repeal the Noble Creek Vistas Specific Plan.
Public Hearing opened at 8:13 p.m.
B. Ball - Asked questions of the settlement agreement regarding the property.
Public Hearing closed at 8:15 p.m.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Lara
Hold a Public Hearing; and
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Repealing the Noble Creek Vistas Specific Plan”; and
8 Direct Staff to prepare a Notice of Exemption and file with the Riverside County Clerk Recorder and the State Clearinghouse.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
I.4 Public Hearing to Consider Amending the City’s Fee Schedule to Add Vendor Registration Fees for Special Events Hosted by the City Public Hearing to Consider a Resolution Amending the City’s Fee Schedule to Add a Vendor Registration Fee for Special Events Hosted by the City.
Public Hearing opened at 8:20 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 8:20 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Lara
Second by Council Member Fenn
Hold a Public Hearing, and
Waive the full reading and Adopt by Title Only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Amending the City’s Fee Schedule and Approving the Addition of a New Deposit Based Registration Fee for Vendor Participation in Special Events Hosted by the City”.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
J. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J.1 Annual Resolution to Place the Levy of Special Taxes for Community Facilities Districts on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Riverside County Tax Roll The approval of this item will allow the Riverside County Auditor-Controller to levy and collect special taxes for the City’s Community Facilities Districts for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Council Member Fenn
To waive the full reading and adopt by title only “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Levying the Special Tax in Community Facilities Districts No. 93-1, 2016-1, 2016-2, 2016-3, 2016-4, 2018-1, 2019-1, 2021-1, and 2023-1 and Directing the County Auditor to Collect the Same on the Tax Rolls (93-1, 2016-1, 2016-2, 2016-3, 2016-4, 2018-1, 2019-1, 2021-1, and 2023-1).”
9 Approved by a 4-0 vote
Council Member White recused for this Improvement Area
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Mayor Lara
To waive the full reading and adopt by title only “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Levying the Special Tax in Community Facilities Districts No. 93-1 (IA 18) and Directing the County Auditor to Collect the Same on the Tax Rolls (IA 18)”
Approved by a 3-0 vote
Council Member Fenn recused for this Improvement Area
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Mayor Lara
To waive the full reading and adopt by title only “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Levying the Special Tax in Community Facilities Districts No. 93-1 (IA 14 and 14B) and Directing the County Auditor to Collect the Same on the Tax Rolls (IA 14 and 14B).”
Approved by a 3-0 vote
Council Member Martinez recused for this Improvement Area Motion by Mayor Lara
Second by Council Member Fenn
To waive the full reading and adopt by title only “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Levying the Special Tax in Community Facilities Districts No. 93-1 (IA 9) and Directing the County Auditor to Collect the Same on the Tax Rolls (IA 9).”
Approved by a 3-0 vote
Council Member Voigt absent and recused for this Improvement Area Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Martinez
To waive the full reading and adopt by title only “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Levying the Special
10 Tax in Community Facilities Districts No. 93-1 (IA 8E) and Directing the County Auditor to Collect the Same on the Tax Rolls (IA 8E).” Approved by a 4-0 vote
J.2 Adaptive Management and Mitigation Plan (AMMP) Update - Provide Direction on the Quantity of Recycled Water to Pursue – Capital Improvement Project No. WW-14
Strategic Plan Target 4.1. Phase one of the Adaptive Management and Mitigation Plan (AMMP) is complete, and direction is needed to pursue the study’s initial supported quantity of recycled water, or to pursue addition quantities, resulting in increased costs and timeline.
Public comment
D. Jaggers - Spoke in support of Scenario 1
B. Ball - Asked if Scenario 2 could be re-visited at a future time.
Consensus to direct staff to pursue Scenario 1.
J.3 Revenue Outlook and Review of Options
Receive and file the Revenue Outlook and Review of Options report prepared by GrassrootsLab, LLC, which outlines the City’s long-term revenue risks and identifies potential strategies to maintain fiscal sustainability.
Motion by Mayor Lara
Second by Council Member White
Receive and file the Revenue Outlook and Review of Options report prepared by GrassrootsLab, LLC, and direct staff to proceed with phase 2 outlined above.
Approved by a 3-0
J.4 Approval of a Cooperative Agreement with the County of Riverside to Provide One-Time Equipment and Staffing Cost Share Agreement Services for Fire Station #106
Consideration of a Cooperative Agreement with the County of Riverside for cost sharing related to equipment and staffing for Fire Station #106 - Capital Improvement Project (CIP) PS-05.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Martinez
11 To approve the Cooperative Agreement between the City of Beaumont and the County of Riverside for Fire Station #106 Equipment and Staffing; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any related documents.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
J.5 Discussion and Direction on Rescinding Purchase Order No. 24/252033 in the Amount of $1,383,753 Issued to the County of Riverside for a Fire Engine Smeal Type 1 Apparatus – Capital Improvement Project No. PS25- 05 Proposal to rescind the purchase order and instead incorporate the fire engine into the existing engine use agreement with the County of Riverside.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Mayor Lara
Staff recommends City Council rescind Purchase Order No. 24/252033 and direct staff to notify the County of Riverside to include the new fire engine in the engine use agreement, ensuring its assignment to the City of Beaumont.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
J.6 2025 Pavement Management Program (PMP) Update
Discuss and Approve the 2025 Pavement Management Program (PMP) Update.
Motion by Mayor Lara
Second by Council Member Martinez
Approve the 2025 Pavement Management Program Update and Scenario 1 of the PMP Update to align with the current Street Rehabilitation funding in the adopted FY26 - FY30 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Approved by a 4-0 vote
J.7 First Amendment to Agreement with NV5 for Plan Checking and Inspection Services
Request to approve the first amendment of the Professional Services Agreement to NV5 in an amount not to exceed $365,000 for Fiscal Year 2025.
12 Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Martinez
Authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment of the Professional Services Agreement to NV5, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $365,000 for FY25.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
J.8 Discussion of the City’s Parking Citation Fees
Discussion of a proposal to increase parking citation penalties to bring Beaumont’s fine schedule in line with surrounding cities, improve compliance, and strengthen deterrence for parking violations.
Consensus to direct staff to bring back as a Public Hearing.
J.9 Beaumont Transit Yard Update
Receive and file an update for the Beaumont Transit Yard.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
G.13 2025 ICSC Las Vegas Conference
Report out on Mayor Lara, Councilmember Martinez and City Staff attendance at the May 2025 ICSC Conference.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Lara
To receive and file.
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
K.1 Legislative Update Discussion – June 2025
This report provides a summary of key legislative bills that may impact the City of Beaumont. These bills cover a range of topics, including public safety, law enforcement policies, planning, and zoning, as well as local governance.
Receive and file. These bills fall within the adopted 2025 Legislative Platform.
13 L. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
No report
M. CITY TREASURER REPORT
Finance and Audit Committee Report Out and City Council Direction M.1 Treasurer Reports
N. CITY CLERK REPORT
No report
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report
P. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Announced upcoming CTC meeting, and ADA Ribbon Cutting event.
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Annexation Agreement with the County (Future)
• Revisit Sanctuary City Definition and Clarification (July) • Credit Agreements (July)
• Purple Heart Parking Ordinance (July)
• Sign Program
• ICSC revisit
R. COUNCIL REPORTS
Fenn – Gave a report out from TNOW, and RTA meetings
Martinez – No report
White – Attended a WRCOG assembly
Voigt - Absent
Lara – Attended a WRCOG assembly
14 S. ADJOURNMENT at 11:33 p.m.
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 July 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.