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City staff said the California state parks program had asked the city to stop construction after state reviewers noted earthmoving activity on the site; because the grant requires state review and subsequent National Park Service (federal) review of NEPA and Section 106 documentation, the state asked the city to pause work until both agencies complete their reviews. The state has asked to take up to 90 days to review the materials submitted May 23; the National Park Service could take an additional review period. Staff said that timeline could push a federal decision into the fall.

City staff estimated the immediate cost to secure and maintain the partially built site at roughly $285,000, citing contractor costs for temporary protections (fencing, equipment protection, exposed conduit protection and other measures) that would be necessary if construction is paused. Staff said those protective costs would not be reimbursable through the ORLP grant (the state told staff only activity that has not yet commenced would be eligible for grant reimbursement).

City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs (staff presentation) told the council she has pursued expedited review by the state and instructed the city’s federal lobbyist to request priority consideration from the National Park Service; she also reported conversations with the city’s state senator’s office to seek faster handling. Staff emphasized the state’s expressed interest in seeing the project succeed while also noting the state’s position that the park project should not proceed with ground‑disturbing work before state/federal environmental compliance is complete.

After discussion the council voted unanimously to pause construction effective June 4 and to revisit the project timeline and options in September, giving staff time to pursue state and federal coordination. The council’s motion directs staff to stop dirt work and to pursue expedited review with the state and National Park Service; it does not cancel Phase 1 work or the project overall.

The council previously approved design and awarded Phase 1 construction; the city also holds match funds for Phase 2 in the CIP (roughly $3.1 million). Staff told council that if the grant does not ultimately award, the city would still complete Phase 1, but that additional funding would be required to complete the remainder of the master‑plan work.

The pause is intended to protect the city’s eligibility for the ORLP federal grant and to ensure environmental review is completed in the sequence required by the grant program.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting June 3, 2025 | City of Beaumont","oneSentenceSummary","Beaumont City Council voted June 3 to halt active construction on Stewart Park Phase 1 effective June 4 at the request of state grant reviewers evaluating a federal Outdoor Recreation Legacy Program application that would fund Phase 2.","taxTitle","Beaumont, Riverside County, California","taxId",53908,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6749597,"County briefing spurs Beaumont plan for stepped‑up sidewalk‑vendor outreach and enforcement",906,4403000,5309000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3650534-6e213c12d38404af746fd9aef9b08aaa&start=4403&end=5309","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3650534-6e213c12d38404af746fd9aef9b08aaa/thumbnail_4403000.jpg","/articles/6749597/Beaumont/Riverside-County/California/County-briefing-spurs-Beaumont-plan-for-steppedup-sidewalkvendor-outreach-and-enforcement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6749597-9d768b5235f063aaa36f0913f6238277/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153662&Signature=EVyKBd5BMAJKQg~6OiUoaifXtmrPmJPel5iSVHRaiSWiMvLuF4L6gh-~rCTQ95Af4DbQt8-4qsA4JW9AG9uYMdR6ojl6Lw0WSi0Fv~YB6d1N99QSYU2c85YTiOYiF~tQAmn-MuY6ZljxE-RhwBxX3aL3Ist4ffUm1CRJWDctaBJBMiKSWTRQq2Ue~goNzotuH8wiA563-zyl2c30Vcy0jFTd2tHYAw0zf76XYO5KxK54JzkY~gB5i7hkIHAA~4JphSo3lzXqGQWyIpFQ0FBVVsZRZdFPu-OsUOkf4Y6bjhfuYKsV3Siqp08UVo4hTr0LbW5nk8byIbMD8jSHZv783w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Riverside County Environmental Health staff gave a detailed presentation on mobile food facilities and sidewalk‑vending regulation at the June 3 Beaumont City Council meeting. Jeff Lajeski (Plan Check mobile food lead), joined by County Director Jeff Johnson and Deputy Director Kristin Lorge, described permit tiers tied to food‑safety risk (low/medium/high), construction‑plan requirements for operations that prepare open food, storage and commissary requirements, annual permits and enforcement tools including notices of violation, fines, impoundment authority and permit suspension or revocation.

Lajeski said low‑risk push‑carts (prepackaged items) face minimal requirements while higher‑risk food trucks and trailers require plan checks and commissary/storage arrangements. County enforcement includes graduated penalties (notice, fines of $100/$200/$500 for repeat violations) and the authority to impound adulterated food or equipment. He walked council through plan‑check steps, facility plan requirements (water tanks, equipment layout, etc.), and differences between temporary/community events (special event permits) and annual county permits that allow operators to operate 365 days a year subject to local time/place/manner restrictions.

Beaumont staff said the city has received county training, is working to add a third code enforcement officer (budgeted in the FY2025–26 request), and will pursue an education‑first approach: staff will contact vendors, review their paperwork (commissary addresses, permits and decals), and provide handouts explaining both county health permit and city business license requirements. Staff also said they will revise citation language to reflect state sidewalk‑vendor appeal processes and will reserve citation action for repeat or egregious offenders.

Councilmembers asked whether the County can revoke permits, whether county inspectors conduct event inspections, and whether vendors at non‑permitted easy‑up booths should be considered unpermitted outside of events. County staff said inspectors can suspend or revoke environmental health permits through administrative procedures and that event vendors are inspected using event‑specific processes; unauthorized sidewalk tables and temporary grills on rights‑of‑way are typically unpermitted outside of an approved community event.

Staff asked council to support the additional enforcement resources included in the budget (one code enforcement officer) and to authorize outreach materials and a collaborative education approach; council discussion emphasized outreach and careful enforcement to encourage compliance.","Riverside County Environmental Health briefed Beaumont City Council on mobile food and sidewalk‑vending rules and enforcement, prompting city staff to outline an education‑first enforcement plan and request additional enforcement staffing in the budget.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6749601,"Beaumont adopts Parks & Community Services Master Plan, prioritizes trails, shade, community center and aquatic features",2021,10948000,12969000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3650534-6e213c12d38404af746fd9aef9b08aaa&start=10948&end=12969","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3650534-6e213c12d38404af746fd9aef9b08aaa/thumbnail_10948000.jpg","/articles/6749601/Beaumont/Riverside-County/California/Beaumont-adopts-Parks-Community-Services-Master-Plan-prioritizes-trails-shade-community-center-and-aquatic-features","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6749601-bffdfd5ea24213bdc68c6e355105182c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153662&Signature=GagY9i8RyOcDDesMOXNriJ-VEEFfNm4lOrapL8p5eI9Paszp1JK7KRjjGglqK7FZvhX7D8NPAUOmoR1p06rbdghxbji88QBIV27IyC33r3jPuWg~PDDVEUdA2HztPWic4aodx~B60AgCW7zNq-uccBcemU4NLT4NOfhrrMnoVR6WDYbveVxsNdt-FtMd7EaGJiCISKubwaIpzNFb6C5~Wn3YKtlZ08muTmQfFAJ0aHD0uTA7rM3NCygHo14gM0ESN~E-Et--pZN1GFzcXMtdA8wjJ4xunknSngY5fmc3zp-Fs70LfUpojSTWsXVxYaZ9Ci~I2yqWMLrjJP764NS1Bw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City consultants presented the final Parks & Community Services Master Plan to the council June 3. The plan is based on a statistically valid community survey (400+ households), stakeholder outreach, facility assessments and equity‑based access mapping. Key findings: trails and connectivity were the highest priority, followed by shaded picnic areas and restrooms; residents also ranked a multi‑generational community center and outdoor aquatic features highly.

Consultants said the city already achieves high program participation compared with national benchmarks, but that facility quality and access could be improved. The plan recommends a 10‑year capital strategy that includes funded projects (Stewart Park work already underway) and an unfunded list that totals several million dollars for future park acreage, trail miles, picnic shelters, shade, and community space. The plan includes an action plan, an implementation roadmap, equity maps showing service gaps and a proposed mission/values statement for Parks & Community Services.

Council adopted the Master Plan by resolution and directed staff to incorporate the plan into departmental implementation, the CIP and outreach to identify funding opportunities and partnerships.","Council unanimously adopted a 10‑year Parks & Community Services Master Plan after consultants presented a community needs assessment, facility inventory and equity maps; top priorities included trails/connectivity, shaded picnic areas/restrooms, and indoor multi‑generational community space.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6749606,"Beaumont Council adopts FY2025–26 operating budget, Gann limit and five‑year CIP",478,6064000,6542000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3650534-6e213c12d38404af746fd9aef9b08aaa&start=6064&end=6542","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3650534-6e213c12d38404af746fd9aef9b08aaa/thumbnail_6064000.jpg","/articles/6749606/Beaumont/Riverside-County/California/Beaumont-Council-adopts-FY202526-operating-budget-Gann-limit-and-fiveyear-CIP","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6749606-0d2fa313c7d72e2c283cae7ae2e5f56e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153662&Signature=VDHi7GBmR1c55PI0IcmzgmbIakDCcn6oOHn1C9BLiG3uto2fI0hmecJvTZjC9X3ekp-Ye~2bFd~W1a876ReuBdlQqn7R1OZSY68eEg9o3oMe2utqQk6OWiC2hwYRKWPtmEGzHcx3z8zrmwbMG9opClMsScJbxKGJz8aYhCdP3GB1FFFouWdbmW8qol0u5g7HSs0Xuwd3fnnY8X1JT2g~me75pdUntzyy8Gaj4PzO7sZ28x2ahUTX0kouwI9d-nuSvIGyx8ooHOPGL9IGnS6tyvnu48Ur7bpWbsigwID3VArrF-GnNZhyHMgJIa~P1dfCNuMyqib7PrIFreQRQdcrQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Beaumont City Council on June 3 adopted the city’s FY2025–26 operating budget, the constitutional Gann appropriations limit and a five‑year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The measures were adopted by roll call vote after a staff presentation and a brief council discussion about revenue conservatism and reserves.

Finance staff told the council the general fund was projected to be structurally balanced for FY2025–26 with revenues of approximately $72.4 million, expenditures of approximately $72.1 million and a projected surplus of $286,647. The recommended budget includes funding for 25.5 general fund positions, $2.5 million in operational enhancements and $500,000 in capital projects. Staff also reported a Gann appropriations limit of approximately $139,500,000 for the fiscal year while subject revenues are projected at about $52.9 million, placing anticipated appropriations well under the statutory cap.

Council members asked staff how the budget accounts for economic uncertainty; staff said revenues were projected conservatively, and cited a $5 million budget stabilization reserve and other funds (working capital, insurance reserve, pension trust) as tools the city could use if conditions worsened. Staff also described a planned cost allocation plan next fiscal year to refine fee structures and estimate true cost centers.

By resolution the council: (1) adopted the Gann appropriations limit for FY2025–26, (2) adopted the FY2025–26 operating budget and (3) adopted the five‑year CIP covering FY2025–26 through FY2029–30 and related prior‑year project lists. The motions passed on a unanimous roll call vote.","Council approved resolutions adopting the FY2025–26 citywide operating budget, the Gann appropriations limit and a five‑year Capital Improvement Plan; the adopted general fund budget is structurally balanced with a projected surplus of $286,647 and includes funding for 25.5 new general‑fund positions.","actionData","errors"]

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