eNEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 2022
City Government at Your Fingertips
The City of Beaumont has a full-feature mobile app that provides residents easy access to several City services, all at the palm of their hand. This interactive engagement tool allows City residents to connect electronically with City Hall for service requests, contact information, news, event calendars, and much more!

Use the "Report an Issue" section to report graffiti, potholes and other issues directly to the correct city department right from your phone using GIS mapping.  Learn about your city’s elected officials, programs, and upcoming construction projects. Find parks, facilities, and points of interest along with information, phone numbers, maps, and directions.  Stay informed on the latest happenings through the "News" and "Calendar" sections.

Download the Beaumont App and start engaging with your city on a more meaningful level.
Capital Improvement Projects | Streets
Beaumont's Capital Improvement Projects enhance neighborhoods, community facilities and infrastructure for our residents and business owners. The City's current CIP includes $459 million in projects with the majority of funding dedicated to improving our streets and interchanges for everyday travel.

Highlighted below are updates to a few of the many street improvement projects taking place around Beaumont:

TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES
Install protected left-turn lanes for east/west traffic flow.
  • First Street & Beaumont Ave/SR79 - Signal arms are on order. Plans submitted to Caltrans for final approval.
  • Beaumont Ave & Sixth Street - Signal arms are on order. Plans approved.
NEXT STEPS - Traffic signal poles could take up to one year for delivery. Once poles are delivered and plans are approved, these projects will be out to bid for installation.

PENNSYLVANIA WIDENING
The project will widen Pennsylvania Ave from two lanes to four lanes from Sixth Street to First Street and install dual protected left-turn arrows at the intersection.
  • Plans submitted to Caltrans for final approval.
NEXT STEPS - Ready to bid once approvals are received.

SECOND STREET EXTENSION
This project aims to extend Second Street from the Home Depot Shopping Center west to Pennsylvania Avenue.
  • Final engineering plans are expected by April 2022
  • Environmental clearance and permits are expected by end of summer.
NEXT STEPS - Dependent upon funding, the project could be advertised for bid as soon as Fall of 2022.
Input Sought for Beaumont Housing Element
Since January 2021, the City of Beaumont (including City staff, Planning Commission, City Council, and members of the community) have been working to prepare the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update.

The Housing Element addresses how Beaumont can meet its projected housing need for the next eight years and includes programs to preserve, improve, and develop housing for all income levels.

Public input and participation are crucial to the success of the Housing Element Update process. This letter is being sent to a wide variety of residents and groups which serve residents of Beaumont to ensure the unique challenges and concerns faced by residents and the groups you represent are considered.

The 2021-2029 Housing Element Public Review Draft and information on past meetings and workshops are available on the City’s website at https://www.beaumontca.gov/1089/Housing-Element-Update

Please provide your comments as soon as possible! Feedback can be provided in multiple ways:
  • Contact Christina Taylor, Community Development Director at 951-769-8518 | ctaylor@beaumontca.gov
  • Mail comments: Planning Department 550 E. 6th Street, Beaumont, CA 92223
  • Visit City Hall at 550 E. 6th Street and speak with the Community Development Department

You may also receive an email with this information to the designated contact the City has on file. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Riverside County Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant
Get the Latest News on the I-10 Tune Up
The I-10 is a major east-west connector route transporting people and goods through California. The I10 Tune-Up project will restore structural integrity and ride quality to the heavily traveled roadway.

Although portions of the project are located in Beaumont, the city does not have local control over ramp closures or project notifications from Caltrans. We encourage residents to stay up-to-date by using the following Caltrans resources:
Elevate Your Career - Join Team Beaumont!
Interested in working with the public to make a positive impact in your community? If so, you're invited to consider the following employment opportunities:

  • IT Analyst II
  • Community Services Director
  • Chief Plant Operator - Wastewater
  • Public Safety Dispatcher II - Lateral
  • Police Officer - Lateral
  • Reserve Police Officer
  • Police Cadet
  • On-Call Bus Driver

The City of Beaumont is a local employer of choice, offering fulfilling career opportunities with competitive wages and benefits. Don't see your dream job? Sign up for future employment opportunity notifications at governmentjobs.com/careers/beaumontca
CHIEF'S CORNER | 2021 ANNUAL REPORT
As Chief of Police for the Beaumont Police Department, I am honored to present our Annual Report for 2021. This report represents a snapshot of the accomplishments of our sworn and professional staff and volunteers. It also exemplifies our Commitment to Community; a community that can be proud to know that their police department is invested in their safety and quality of life.

2021 was a year of resilience:

The Beaumont Police Department welcomed many new police officers, public safety dispatchers and support personnel with a wealth of experience and a heart for public service. Our workforce continues to closely represent our ethnically diverse population. By leading with a community-first approach, we established meaningful connections within our community. It is through these strategic partnerships that the Beaumont Police Department can deliver the highest quality of public safety services.

Transparency is essential to positive police-community relationships. To enhance our community connection, the department launched a Citizens Academy to introduce community members to the unique services and challenges of law enforcement. On a day-to-day basis, the department maintains transparency through a robust social media presence that shares critical incidents and public safety information.

Teamwork was another cornerstone of our resilience. The department was proud to be part of several community events, these personal interactions between police officers and community members build mutual trust, which is essential to community policing which is the foundation of the Beaumont Police Department.

I want to thank all of you who have worked alongside us to keep our city safe. I am very proud of our police department and what we have accomplished, and I look forward to our continued service to all our residents.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Parks & Rec and Beaumont Transit
Community Recreation Center Programs
Zumba
Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 8:30 am to 9:15 am
$5 per class

Basketball*
Monday | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Wednesday | 11 am to 1 pm

Bingo
Friday | 10:30 am to 11:30 am
50 cents donation per card

Chair Yoga
Tuesday/Thursday | 1 pm to 1:45 pm
$8 per class - pre-registration required
Cookie Decorating
Adult and youth cooking decorating with royal icing. Schedule varies.
$30 - $45 per person per class

Fit After 50*
Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 9:15 am to 10:15 am

Junior Ballet
Mondays
Parent & Me | 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Introductory Ballet | 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
$50 per month

Pickleball*
Monday | 11 am to 1 pm
Tuesday | 8 am to 10 am
*RECREATION PASSES
Recreation activities now require a Recreation Pass. Passes can be purchased for $10 per month/per activity. For questions on becoming a member, please speak with the front desk receptionist. Become a member now by registering on beaumontca.recdesk.com
Movie in the Park
Join the Beaumont Parks and Recreation Department for a Movie in the Park featuring Disney’s Encanto. Get outdoors and enjoy some food, family and a movie with your neighbors. The event will be held on Friday, March 18, 2022, at the Beaumont Sports Park, located at 1692 Beaumont Avenue (Corner of Beaumont and Brookside Avenues).

The movie is free to attend and food trucks will be on-site for visitors to purchase food and drinks.

EVENT PROGRAM
5:30 PM: Food Trucks and Games
7:30 PM: Movie in the Park – Disney Encanto

Residents are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. For questions, please contact (951)769-8524.
AMPlify the Urban Forest Tree Planting
Beaumont is a proud partner of the AMPlify the Urban Forest grant brought to you by CAL FIRE. Come & plant trees as part of an effort to plant 2,000 trees across California this spring! 

Beaumont volunteers will plant 65 trees in the Sundance community. 

DATE: Saturday, March 12
TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Mountain View Park, Sundance Community

In addition to tree planting at Mountain View Park, the City and volunteers will be enhancing the Cherry Channel walking path with new shrubs and flowers!
Digital Bus Passes with Beaumont Transit
Pay for your Beaumont Transit fare quickly and easily with your phone using the Token Transit service!

How to Ride Transit Using Your Phone:
  • Download the mobile app
  • Purchase passes to use immediately or store them for future rides
  • As the bus approaches open your app and tap your pass to activate
  • Once onboard follow instructions in the app to validate your ticket

Send a Pass:
Token Transit Send a Pass is an online pass purchasing portal for Beaumont Transit. You can purchase a pass online and have it instantly sent to any phone number you choose. You can now instantly deliver transit passes for your friends and family.
Commuters Welcome on Beaumont Transit
DID YOU KNOW...Beaumont Transit offers express regional service connecting the Pass Area to all of Southern California!

Commuter Link 120 - Monday through Saturday service connecting Beaumont to the San Bernardino Transit Center. Connections include Metrolink, RTA, Omni Trans, Mountain Transit and Victor Valley Transit.

Commuter Link 125 - Weekday service connecting Beaumont to Redlands and Loma Linda VA Hospital.

Learn more about Beaumont Transit routes by visiting https://www.beaumontca.gov/160/Fixed-Route-System
UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS & HOLIDAYS
Tuesday, March 1 | 6 pm - City Council
Tuesday, March 8 | 6 pm - Planning Commission
Wednesday, March 9 | 4 pm - Economic Development Committee
Monday, March 14 | 6 pm - Finance & Audit Committee
Tuesday, March 15 | 6 pm - City Council
CONTACT US

Beaumont Civic Center
550 E. 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223

Phone: 951-769-8520

HOURS
Monday - Thursday:
8 am - 5 pm
Friday: 8 am - 12 pm
BEAUMONT | A CITY ELEVATED