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Carol Kendrick, interim community development director, said the city is processing applications for approximately 26,000,000 square feet of warehouse projects. Much of that development is located south of Interstate 60 in the city’s sphere of influence; several applicants are seeking annexation. Kendrick also noted submitted commercial-center projects with tenants that staff could not yet disclose.

Kendrick said residential development is “kind of stagnant” but that the city is seeing more commercial interest. She listed near-term planning items for the commission, including an extension of a downtown parking suspension, residential track map variances, an annual development agreement review, and potential items on the March agenda such as Project Mustang, which a developer has named but for which tenants are not yet public.

City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs provided an update on the Potrero project: the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) has taken the lead on the construction, the project received a $33.5 million TCEP grant, and staff expects construction to begin in September 2025. Gibbs said the total project budget is just over $70 million and that construction management will be handled by a retained consultant.

On workforce preparedness, committee members asked staff to coordinate with workforce-development partners so residents will have the skills to fill incoming retail and service jobs. Joseph Veil said the Enterprise Resource Innovation Center (ERIC) — a regional workforce and small-business support center — has a tentative grand opening in the second week of April and that several partners, including Riverside County Workforce Development and SBDC, are expected to operate from the center.

Staff also reported other local projects: Parks and Recreation is planning 17 market nights for the year; engineers met on assessments for the Grace and Cleaners buildings; one derelict building on Sixth Street has been purchased for restaurant renovation; and the city closed escrow on 30 acres across from Mountain View Middle School intended for community facilities, including a future police station.

No formal action was taken on the development update; staff asked to return with additional details as individual projects proceed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Economic Development | February 12, 2025 | City of Beaumont","oneSentenceSummary","City staff reported approximately 26 million square feet of warehousing in process (largely south of I-60), discussed Project Mustang and a March/September construction timeline for Potrero improvements, and said the Enterprise Resource Innovation Center (ERIC) grand opening is tentatively set for April.","taxTitle","Beaumont, Riverside County, California","taxId",53908,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6677082,"Committee narrows economic-development slogan options, forwards three phrases to council",615,1994000,2609000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2298597-8743138c80d23c135f402fb085e7c9ad&start=1994&end=2609","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2298597-8743138c80d23c135f402fb085e7c9ad/thumbnail_1994000.jpg","/articles/6677082/Beaumont/Riverside-County/California/Committee-narrows-economic-development-slogan-options-forwards-three-phrases-to-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677082-300e1e40251a618ecb840d9b8f12a276/orig.mp4?Expires=1776071669&Signature=VkoYtETpXYCBdcgLyQeDoI5Dmor3ceQfGSXQUUj7UlrSUieeGiUBnKhmkJimJB3~Uq7FeJXA8qyUDHq4fBDBsyqDQ4kkB9BKQlLkQ5OWPEYOYq2OCBD9h0Cs7HWqqcuqgW3nwi8zmH-SV9OKu7VTQhFj6~~aSeYIC43XA-g4W3rtp3HIC-5FitOGnnlcbWys5Y-J6qqzeRq5-EiJ0ldfJ585ZebIRd~RqgfdnqDTh45NbXn6YFmfw8fhKbeKTh1RMJoj49lTvUXdlbH9tYi07uXZM8J3gKPKtw~zJtrifu5CJTmc5Oj1KT~wv5kLt7HENXV0YaHhtuF8RMzvnV~LsQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented four candidate economic-development slogans and the Economic Development Committee discussed wording and audience before agreeing by consensus to forward three options to the Beaumont City Council for final consideration.

Julie Van Hook, the city's public information officer, told the committee that a concise slogan can capture the city's economic position and help at an upcoming retail conference. She read the four staff-proposed options: “elevated and moving fast at the pace of business,” “elevated and business ready,” “elevating business, empowering dreams,” and “elevate your vision, build your future.”

Committee members suggested tweaks and alternatives. One member suggested “elevating your vision and building your dreams.” Another proposed flipping the order to “build your vision, elevate your future.” A separate suggestion reworked one option to “elevating business, growing community.” Committee members emphasized that the final phrasing should clearly address businesses as the target audience and suggested that multiple options be passed along for council to choose from.

The committee reached informal consensus to forward three slogan variants to council: a version of the staff option refined to “elevating business, growing community”; a present-tense participle version phrased as “elevating your vision, building your future” (notes indicated “future/dreams” were acceptable alternatives); and the flipped phrasing “build your vision, elevate your future.” No formal vote was taken on a single winner; staff will include the committee’s suggested variants in a packet to council.

Action: staff will present the three preferred slogan options to the City Council for final selection; staff also will provide any supporting market-material mock-ups if requested.","Staff presented four marketing slogan options for Beaumont; the committee refined language and reached consensus to forward three slogan variants to city council for final approval.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6677085,"City staff pitches intersection murals and painted crosswalks to calm traffic, boost downtown appeal",1069,664000,1733000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2298597-8743138c80d23c135f402fb085e7c9ad&start=664&end=1733","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2298597-8743138c80d23c135f402fb085e7c9ad/thumbnail_664000.jpg","/articles/6677085/Beaumont/Riverside-County/California/City-staff-pitches-intersection-murals-and-painted-crosswalks-to-calm-traffic-boost-downtown-appeal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677085-19f7daa00abd47faa3da59b41b095072/orig.mp4?Expires=1776071669&Signature=HVhiep1c16evkHY41vw-7SHmQ2lwjGtZbxa1jWiobdcV6UX499xEOuzGhf9WnIHY293ebl4f-6a942vhtAljUlFVPiUgeku6vwbYuptFBeCylmhpbm3kfWhv8cfytg5XWIpGPY9jDDbO8eLjf1M7INDmHjapVmmcTxHr5SmpS8CR4omju7AFj7ivVnZJ~iVMGbUtP64M~dDqGnNm8FtH2P57dOUYclpevQjkCMIRFW0avldyXsiqujVnyUrHfyXclMuy6f9IV2H9LEesl-m-RvU~rZuGq0WBl147MsANHjFlMAU10GyB9uCPYi85dExQLm9Yg-XRqDnjouTPBMNA0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City economic development staff proposed adding painted crosswalks and intersection murals to Downtown Beaumont as a low-cost traffic-calming and placemaking measure, and the Economic Development Committee asked staff to gather cost and lifespan estimates and return with a focused pilot plan.

“Painted crosswalks and intersection murals can serve as visual cues to encourage drivers to slow down, especially in areas with high pedestrian traffic,” said Joseph Veil, economic development staff, during a presentation outlining potential benefits and challenges. He described aesthetic, economic and community-engagement benefits but cautioned that maintenance, vandalism, funding and design must be addressed.

Committee members exchanged views on timing, placement and maintenance. A committee member who had seen a similar treatment “up north” described American flags painted across sidewalks that drew pedestrians and visitors; she suggested coordinating the crosswalk art with the city’s market-night area. Several members emphasized that murals can degrade if not maintained and asked for metrics and a maintenance plan.

Veil said staff would obtain cost estimates for initial installation and for periodic updates, and would produce life-span information and recommended maintenance frequency. He also proposed starting with a single pilot location in the market-night area (roughly Sixth through Eighth streets) and expanding based on results and cost. Local artists, the Chamber and the school district were identified as potential partners for design and community outreach.

Committee members suggested sponsorship options to offset costs, such as annual community- or team-sponsored murals, and asked staff to present a brief downtown-plan refresher for new committee members at the next meeting. The committee did not take a formal vote but reached consensus to have staff return with the requested cost, lifespan and downtown-area definition for further consideration.

Next steps identified by committee members include: obtaining installation and maintenance cost estimates, identifying a pilot location in the market-night corridor, soliciting input from local artists and schools, and developing metrics for upkeep and safety evaluation.","Beaumont staff presented a proposal to add painted crosswalks and intersection murals to slow traffic and enliven downtown. Committee members asked staff for cost, lifespan and maintenance estimates, and agreed to pilot one location and refine the downtown boundary before expanding.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6677088,"Beaumont economic development committee re-elects Betty Rader as chair; approves minutes with one abstention",125,447000,572000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2298597-8743138c80d23c135f402fb085e7c9ad&start=447&end=572","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2298597-8743138c80d23c135f402fb085e7c9ad/thumbnail_447000.jpg","/articles/6677088/Beaumont/Riverside-County/California/Beaumont-economic-development-committee-re-elects-Betty-Rader-as-chair-approves-minutes-with-one-abstention","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677088-b5c18c210096f8d1e1c34f64a19c6828/orig.mp4?Expires=1776071669&Signature=BIvlHvXWeBkqd4O6x63yvG-RFyrVi8up3~Vr72fbGvBNm7X0avTwITBSe9sLCcxyl5hyOqEy~MbWqZt7Sxz9doCumLyiK2PrkgPklNoIZTL88ZmAAX0wIZ8D3lIcxDu6WzksXcive1G5KFQW6vmmDPN00bud7CgZQI2V2yI0DFLd9PZbl8GQ7y3mH~rKh~Cz-Jla~6AZz92qGM4Y11Jr~35Bv2plQlSPCmpEUVwdjp1y-3gKwv8112oNOkWMbrgEa4BfATwQhPUo0ocwo7vNfgTulOr-5n7vzapCwK2Mx5kLBwVAUhukLhmtB3PXtgPWbEr4vh6DfF6ecp4Ree6knQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Beaumont Economic Development Committee elected Betty Rader to continue as chair and Richard Benicki as vice chair and approved the October meeting minutes, with one member abstaining, at its recent meeting.

The committee's reorganization occurred early in the agenda after roll call. Member nominations were offered, seconded and approved by voice vote. “You know, Lloyd White told me that since I wasn't here in October that I got elected forever as the chair,” Rader said during the discussion before the voice vote.

Committee members also moved to approve the minutes from October. The motion passed after members indicated “aye”; one committee member, identified in the record as Joonas, registered an abstention. The committee did not record a roll-call tally in the minutes beyond that abstention.

The reorganization sets the committee's leadership for the year and clarifies who will shepherd upcoming policy discussions and agenda items, committee members said during the meeting. Members discussed that the vice chair might need to preside at a future meeting in the chair's absence.

The committee ended the business by confirming that its next regular meeting will be held on March 12 at 4 p.m., and asked staff to provide briefing material for new members ahead of substantive agenda items.

Actions taken at the meeting: minutes approval (motion passed, one abstention); chair election (Rader, elected by voice vote); vice-chair election (Benicki, elected by voice vote).","The Beaumont Economic Development Committee voted to retain Betty Rader as chair and elected Richard Benicki as vice chair. The body also approved its October minutes with one abstention and set follow-ups for upcoming meetings.","actionData","errors"]

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Staff reports major warehouse pipeline, Project Mustang and ERIC workforce hub progress

Committee narrows economic-development slogan options, forwards three phrases to council

City staff pitches intersection murals and painted crosswalks to calm traffic, boost downtown appeal

Beaumont economic development committee re-elects Betty Rader as chair; approves minutes with one abstention