Beaumont eNewsletter - October 2021

eNEWSLETTER

OCTOBER 2021

Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony

On Thursday, November 11, 2021, the City of Beaumont will host a Veterans Day Parade along Beaumont Avenue and 6th Street.

The inaugural parade begins at 10:00 a.m. at the intersection of 12th Street & Beaumont Avenue. All entries will honor and pay tribute to the men and women who have bravely served our nation in the United States Armed Forces. Viewing areas are available along the parade route with the announcers’ booths located at the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce and the Beaumont Civic Center.

Immediately following the parade, Beaumont will host the third annual Veterans Day Ceremony on the front lawn of the Beaumont Civic Center. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. with a welcome reception followed by remarks from local dignitaries. The entire community is encouraged to attend both parade and ceremony to show their appreciation for our Veterans.

The City of Beaumont invites the youth of our community to participate in a Veterans Day Art & Essay Contest! The top winners will receive recognition at this year’s Veterans Day Celebration which will take place on Thursday, November 11 with the parade beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Beaumont Ave and the ceremony to follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Civic Center.

Participants may choose to submit an original art piece or essay/poem expressing, “What Veterans Day Means to You?” The winner of the essay contest will be invited to read their entry at the Veterans Day Celebration and the top three art entries will be displayed at the event. All winners will be featured in City publications and recognized by the Beaumont City Council.

Requirements:

Contests are open to Beaumont residents 18 years and younger
Essay/Poems must be of 250 words or less
Art pieces may be in any medium
All entries are due Monday, November 1, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Submit projects by email parks@beaumontca.gov or mail/deliver to:

Beaumont Parks and Rec Department

Attention: Veterans Day Contest

1310 Oak Valley Parkway, Beaumont, CA 92223

National Community Planning and Code Compliance Month

Planners work to improve the well-being of all people living in our communities by taking a comprehensive approach to community growth, environment, design and development. This approach leads to safer, resilient, more equitable, and more prosperous communities. Each October National Community Planning Month is celebrated by recognizing the role that Planning Professionals play in creating great communities.

October is also Code Compliance month; a national campaign to raise awareness about how to keep land and buildings safe. A key part of code compliance are the code professionals who throughout the year raise awareness and address potential hazards in the community. Enforcement of a city’s municipal ordinances is essential to a good quality of life.

Beaumont’s Planning Department and Code Enforcement Officers are on a mission to create a beautiful, functional, and safe community for all our residents and visitors.

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
Recreation Specialist
On-Call Bus Driver
Lateral Public Safety Dispatcher II
Lateral Police Officer
Reserve Police Officer
Police Cadet

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

Ditch the Commute - Work Local!

On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, the City of Beaumont will host a Community Job Fair highlighting more than 300 available positions in the Pass Area. Beaumont’s fast-growing community contains a talented and educated workforce.

According to a recent study, nearly one-fourth of residents over the age of 25 have a bachelor’s degree or higher and over one-half of all residents have a commute of 30 minutes or more. The Beaumont Economic Development Department seeks to match residents with local companies and keep our workforce in the pass.

The hiring event will feature over 20 employers looking to fill positions in the following fields:

Law Enforcement
Nursing/Medical
Education
Sales
Manufacturing
Cosmetology
Food Industry
Customer Service
Construction

The Community Job Fair will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Albert A. Chatigny Sr Community Recreation Center, located at 1310 Oak Valley Parkway. Attendees are urged to dress professionally and bring resumes, as some employers may conduct on-site interviews.

For questions, please contact the Economic Development Department at (951) 769-8527.

Interested in hosting a booth?

The employment event is open to all local businesses and employment agencies interested in placement within Beaumont. Participation is free; the booth includes a 6-foot table and two chairs. We look forward to assisting you in recruiting local talent.

Career and Employment Outreach Services

Available at the Civic Center

*HOLIDAY SCHEDULE CHANGE: The MSCJ Career Center will be at the Civic Center on November 4 and December 2. Event will return to regular schedule in January.

The City of Beaumont is pleased to partner with the Mt. San Jacinto Community College (MSJC) in 2021 and 2022 to provide career and employment outreach services to the residents of Beaumont.

The MSJC Mobile Career Center (MCC) is equipped with state-of-the-art technology that can help first-time career seekers and career changers make successful career and life choices. The MCC and MSJC Career Center staff will be available at the Beaumont Civic Center from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the second Thursday* of each month through July 2022.

Services offered:

Career search assistance
Resume building
Mock interviews
Employment soft skills
Continuing education information

The Beaumont Civic Center is located at 550 E. 6th Street. For questions regarding the Mobile Career Center and workforce development training in Beaumont, please contact Kyle Warsinski, Economic Development Manager, at (951) 769-8527.

Be prepared for the rainy season by signing up for emergency alerts. Alert RivCo is used to alert Riverside County community members of urgent actions to take during disasters. Pay attention to these warnings to determine what you need to do and where to go.

During evacuation warnings and orders, you should leave immediately and seek shelter outside all evacuation zones. If you are told to evacuate but you stay, you are risking your life. If you do not evacuate when evacuations are called for you could be isolated and trapped without help for several days. Plan ahead, be prepared and let’s work together to keep our community safe.

Flood Facts:

Flooding is the most common natural disaster in Riverside County
Many people living in a flood zone are unaware that they are.
Homeowners' insurance typically does not cover flood damage.
Just a few inches of water from a flood can cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage.
A car can easily be carried away by just one foot of rushing water
Flash flooding in a burn scar is most likely during the immediate 2 years after a fire; however, the risk is still elevated until vegetation is reestablished.

BE STORM READY

CHIEF'S CORNER | TEEN DRIVER SAFETY

Did you know...Traffic collisions are a leading cause of death for teens 15 to 18 years old. In 2019, a total of 2,042 people were killed in crashes involving a teen driver.

Keep your teen driver and other motorists safe, by taking a minute and talking to them about the "The Rules of the Road":

Wear seat belts - 45% of the teen drivers who died in 2019 were unbuckled.
No drinking or drugs - In 2019, almost one out of five teen drivers involved in fatal crashes had been drinking.
No distractions - Research has found that dialing a phone number while driving increases your teen's risk of crashing by six times, and texting while driving increases the risk by 23 times.
No speeding - In 2019, it was a factor in 27% of the fatal crashes that involved passenger vehicle teen drivers
Limit extra passengers - Teen drivers are at a greater risk for a crash when they have others in their car.

Don’t just set the rules - set the example - Parents, you’re role models! Remember that your child looks to you as a driver, so practice safe driving yourself. Set aside time to take your teen on practice driving sessions. It can be a great way to spend time together and to allow your teen to improve some basic driving skills. Your teen's learning starts at home.

While National Teen Driver Safety Week in October is a great reminder to discuss safe driving as a family, keep the conversation going year-round. If you do, you’ll not only better protect your young driver, you’ll be contributing to safer roads in your community.

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Homeless Encampment Cleanup

On Wednesday, October 6, the Beaumont Police Department, in partnership with Cal Trans and CHP, assisted in the cleanup of homeless encampments along the I10 freeway. Resources and services were offered to homeless individuals living in the area; however, those services were all declined.

Beaumont PD is grateful for our partnerships with our allied agencies who help to coordinate our homeless outreach efforts, as well as keep these areas of our city clean and safe.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Parks & Rec and Beaumont Transit

The City of Beaumont and the Beaumont Police Department will host the annual Trunk or Treat event on October 31 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Beaumont Sports Park. Local businesses and organizations will line the parking lot to hand out candy and goodies as kids and families walk through dressed in costume.

Families, businesses, groups, and student organizations are invited to distribute candy and goodies during the event. Creativity is encouraged as there will be contests for “Best Trunk” and “Best Costume.” Interested groups should contact Beaumont Parks and Recreation at (951)769-8524 or email parks@beaumontca.gov

Save the Date for our Upcoming Holiday Events

Yes, we are already thinking about the holidays! Save the date for Beaumont's annual Holiday Craft Fair and Light Parade taking place on Saturday, December 11. For more information, please contact our Parks and Rec Team at (951)769-8524 or parks@beaumontca.gov

Programming Returns to the CRC!

The Beaumont Parks and Recreation Department is excited to welcome residents back to the CRC for in-person classes and programs! Please visit our website at beaumontca.recdesk.com for online registration and current schedule information!

NEW - 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

Beaumont Transit Free Fare Program Comes to a Close

After more than a year of offering free fare to all passengers, Beaumont Transit will begin resuming fare collection on November 1, 2021.

Beaumont’s Free Fare Program has been offered to all passengers through a Low Carbon Transportation Operations Program (LCTOP) grant administered by Caltrans and awarded to the City of Beaumont. From October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021, 49,691 passenger trips were taken on the Free Fare Program.

“The Free Fare Program was instrumental during the pandemic”, said Elizabeth Gibbs, Community Services Director. “By eliminating unnecessary contact, Beaumont Transit was able to ensure passenger and employee safety while providing transportation to essential services.”

Grant funding for the program expires on October 31. Once fares resume, passengers are invited to download Token Transit for mobile ticketing, purchase monthly passes and ticket books, or use exact change. The current fee schedule is available online at BeaumontCa.gov/Transit.

Walmart Bus Shelter Renovation

The upgraded Walmart Bus Shelter is officially OPEN! Mayor Lara, Council members Fenn and Santos along with Beaumont staff, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially recognize the enhancement to this regional transit connection point. The upgraded shelter is located on 2nd Street Marketplace, right in front of Walmart and features two 24ft shelters, new benches, trash cans, bicycle racks, and an information kiosk. Additional landscape improvements are still to come and will complete the project.

During the event, Beaumont Transit also debuted the new Electric Shuttle. The new EV shuttle will be used exclusively for Dial-a-Ride customers. Funding for the shuttle comes from rebates by Volkswagon and a grant from Riverside County Transportation Commission. The shuttle can transport up to 10 passengers. with up to 2 wheelchair passengers and has a range of 125 miles.

Veteran Yard Signs

To honor and thank all the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, Beaumont is giving away FREE yard signs to local Veterans

The “A Veteran lives here” signs will be available beginning Monday, November 1 at the Community Recreation Center, located at 1310 Oak Valley Parkway. Quantities are limited and available to Beaumont Veterans ONLY.