1 CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
May 6, 2025
Closed Session: 5:30 PM Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM
550 E. Sixth Street, Beaumont, CA
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CLOSED SESSION
A. CALL TO ORDER at 5:30 p.m.
Present: Mayor Lara, Mayor Pro Tem Voigt, Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Fenn
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
B.1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APN: 417-064-001
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs or her designee.
Negotiating Parties: City of Beaumont as potential lessor and Hops & Spokes Brewing LLC as potential lessee.
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
No reportable action.
B.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Paula Ann Wright v. City of Beaumont et. al., Riv. Co. Sup. Ct. Case No.
CVRI2204721
No reportable action
2 C. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR SESSION
D. CALL TO ORDER at 6:08 p.m.
Present: Mayor Lara, Mayor Pro Tem Voigt, Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Fenn
Report out from Closed Session: see above
Action on any Closed Session Items: None
Action of any Requests for Excused Absence: None
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Adjustments to the Agenda: None
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Voigt – Item J.3
E. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS /
CORRESPONDENCE
E.1 New Beaumont Fire Engine
E.2 Baker to Vegas Report Out
E.3 City Website Refresh Preview
F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
None
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.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Council Member Fenn
To approve items G.1 - G.7. and G.9 - G.14
Approved by a unanimous vote
G.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
April 11, 2025
3 April 18, 2025
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated April 15, 2025.
G.3 Award a Maintenance Agreement for Annual Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance
Award a Maintenance Agreement to Crosstown Electrical and Data, Inc. for Annual Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance.
Award a Maintenance Agreement to Crosstown Electrical and Data, Inc. for annual citywide traffic signal maintenance in an amount not to exceed $96,000 per year for three years; for a total not to exceed maintenance amount of $288,000; and,
Authorize the Mayor to sign.
G.4 Approval of City Attorney Invoices
Approve invoice 93336 in the amount of $10,985.00, invoice 93420 in the amount of $30,949.00 and April 2025 invoices in the amount of $96,827.17.
G.5 Approve a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Beaumont and the Beaumont Unified School District to Continue the Public Recreational Aquatics Program
A Memorandum of Understanding for access and use of the Beaumont Unified School District’s pool facilities.
Authorize the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Beaumont and the Beaumont Unified School District to continue the Public Recreational Aquatics Program.
G.6 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont for Authorization of the Execution of the Certifications of Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program for a Free Transit Rides Promotion
Approval of a resolution required to complete the project allocation request under the FY 2024/2025 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) cycle using deferred funds from FY 2022/2023.
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only: “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont for Authorization of the Execution of the Certifications of Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program for a Free Transit Rides Promotion.”
G.7 Follow-Up Report No. 4 – Sewer Mainline Failure and Emergency Repairs in Fairway Canyon
4 Local emergency due to the sewer mainline failure in Fairway Canyon.
Direct staff to return at the next Council meeting with a follow-up report on emergency response efforts, expenditures, and timeline updates.
G.9 Accept Public Improvements and Exonerate Maintenance Bond Maintenance bond exoneration for sewer improvements associated with Tract Map No. 37426.
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 / Bond Number / Improvement):
• Tract Map No. 37426 / 0216989-M / Sewer
G.10 Second Reading to the Revision of BMC Ch. 17.11.050 – Offsite Improvements
Second reading for the consideration of a proposed temporary suspension and revision of Beaumont Municipal Code Section 17.11.050 – Offsite Improvements to provide relief to single-family residential property owners seeking to make improvements to their property.
Waive the second full reading and adopt by title only:
“An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Suspending Enforcement of Beaumont Municipal Code Section 17.11.050 and Providing A Redline Version for Consideration as Part of the Zoning Code Update.”
G.11 Consent to Transfer – Verizon Wireless Lease at 1310 Oak Valley Parkway
Authorize the Mayor to sign a consent form acknowledging and approving Vertical Bridge’s lease and site management arrangement related to Verizon's telecommunication facility located at 1310 Oak Valley Parkway.
Authorize the Mayor to sign the consent form related to Vertical Bridge’s management of Verizon’s leased site at 1310 Oak Valley Parkway.
G.12 FY2024-2025 3rd Quarter Cash and Investment Report Receive and file the 3rd quarter cash and investment report.
Receive and file the report.
G.13 FY2024-2025 3rd Quarter Budget to Actual Report
Receive a report on the financial status of the FY2025 budget as of March 31, 2025.
5 Receive and file report and approved attached budget adjustments.
G.14 Ratification of Potrero Interchange Cover Agreement Ratify Cover Agreement between the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and the City of Beaumont in association with CIP 2016-003 Potrero Interchange.
Ratify the Cover Agreement between the Riverside County Transportation Commission and the City of Beaumont in association with CIP 2016-003 Potrero Interchange Project.
G.8 2025 City of Beaumont Financial Policies Updates
Establish Policies for Internal Service Fund and update the 2025 Financial Policies.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Fenn
Approve the 2025 City Financial Polices and Internal Service Fund Policy as presented.
Approved by a unanimous vote
H. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
No report.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
I.1 Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission Approval of Plot Plan PP2023-0591
An appeal of Planning Commission action, which approved Plot Plan PP2023-0591 for the development of a 15-unit, two-story apartment building (“Aegis Apartments”) located at 1360 E. Sixth Street (APN: 419- 232-039) due to the inclusion of Condition No. 86, which requires the undergrounding of existing utilities.
Public Hearing opened at 6:50 p.m.
K. Catanzarite - Stated the basis of his appeal for Council consideration.
J. Smith - Spoke in support of undergrounding utility poles Public Hearing closed at 7:04 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Lara
Second by Council Member Martinez
6 To uphold the Planning Commission’s decision and maintain the condition of approval and not allow in lieu fee.
Ayes: Martinez, Lara
Noes: Fenn, White, Voigt
Motion failed
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Council Member Fenn
To have the applicant pay the in-lieu fee of $33,137 to cover the 16 feet and underground the remaining and approve the waiver.
Ayes: Fenn, White, Voigt
Noes: Martinez, Lara
Motion approved by a 3-2 vote
I.2 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Resolution for the Fifth Amendment to the City’s Fiscal Year 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan Approval of Resolution to amend the five-year FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Public Hearing opened at 7:48 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 7:48 p.m.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
To waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Amending the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2025-2029”.
Approved by a unanimous vote
I.3 Public Hearing: Fiscal Year 2025/26 – 2027/28 Short Range Transit Plan Conduct a public hearing and consider adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025/26 – 2027/28 Short Range Transit Plan.
Public Hearing opened at 7:50 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 7:53 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Mayor Lara
7 To approve the plan for submission to the Riverside County Transportation Commission with any recommended changes.
Approved by a unanimous vote
I.4 Public Hearing on Vacancies to Comply with Assembly Bill 2561 This item is being presented in response to Assembly Billy 2561 (AB 2561), signed into law by Governor Newsom on September 22, 2024, in response to new transparency requirements related to staffing vacancies.
AB 2561 mandates that public agencies hold at least one public hearing each fiscal year before the adoption of their budgets to report on vacancy levels, evaluate hiring and retention efforts, and allow for participation by recognized bargaining groups. This report includes workforce data for the 2024 calendar year, along with the most current staffing status as of May 1, 2025.
Public Hearing opened at 7:55 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 8:00 p.m.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Martinez
To receive and file this report in compliance with AB 2561.
Approved by a unanimous vote
I.5 Public Hearing to Amend Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 2.35 “Financial and Audit Committee”
An amendment to add a position of Alternate Member to the Financial and Audit Committee.
Public Hearing opened at 8:02 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 8:02 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Council Member White
Hold a Public Hearing; and
Waive the full first reading and approve by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Amending Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 2.35 Financial and Audit Committee”.
Approved by a unanimous vote
8 I.6 Public Hearing - Beaumont Municipal Code Amendment to Chapter
17.11.110 Home Occupations (Case No. PLAN2025-0164)
Consideration of proposed amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 17.11 “General Development Standards”, more specifically Chapter 17.11.110 “Home Occupations”.
Public Hearing opened at 8:06 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 8:07 p.m.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Lara
To waive the first full reading and approve by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, amending Chapter 17.11 ‘General Development Standards’, Section
17.11.110 ‘Home Occupations’, of the Beaumont Municipal Code”, and direct staff to prepare a Notice of Exemption to record with the Riverside County Recorder.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J.1 Authorize Employment Contract with Community Development Director Staff is requesting Council review and authorize the City Manager to sign the employment agreement with Steven Jones appointing him to the position of Community Development Director.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Council Member Martinez
Approve the employment agreement with Steven Jones for the Community Development Director and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.2 Consideration of an Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement with Hops and Spokes Brewing Company for the Redevelopment of 105 West 6th Street
Presentation of an executed non-binding Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement (ERN) between the City of Beaumont and Hops and Spokes Brewing Company for the proposed rehabilitation and lease of the City-
9 owned property located at 105 West 6th Street, in support of downtown revitalization, small business expansion, and the City’s placemaking goals.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Mayor Lara
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement between the City of Beaumont and Hops and Spokes Brewing Company for 105 West 6th Street and provide any additional direction as necessary.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.3 Authorization to Issue a Purchase Order to the County of Riverside in an Amount Not to Exceed $211,912.18 for the Outfitting of a Smeal Type 1 Pumper Fire Engine - Capital Improvement Project (CIP) No. F25-02 The Smeal Type I Fire Engine purchased by the City of Beaumont is required to be outfitted to meet the standards set by Riverside Fire.
Mayor Pro Tem Voigt recused on this item.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Fenn
Authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order to the County of Riverside in an amount not to exceed $211,912.18 for the outfitting of a Smeal Type 1 Pumper Fire Engine allocated to Capital Improvement Project No. F25-02.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
Approved
J.4 Direction on the Preferred Format for the 2025 Freedom Festival Consideration of proposed event structure and entertainment options for the 2025 Freedom Festival, including a potential date adjustment to accommodate a fireworks display in addition to the already scheduled drone show.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Council Member White
To host a one-night celebration (Option 1) as follows:
Friday, July 4:
Drone show combined with Beaumont Nights (as originally scheduled).
10 Approved by a unanimous vote
J.5 Stewart Park – Phase II and ORLP Grant Pre-Award Process Update Strategic Plan Goal 5.2
Item pulled.
J.6 Public Works Agreement for the Construction of the Beaumont Avenue Sidewalk Repair Improvements
Award a Public Works Agreement (PWA) to Eleazar General Engineering, Inc. for the construction of CIP R-19 Beaumont Avenue Sidewalk Repair Improvements.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Award a Public Works Agreement to Eleazar General Engineering, Inc. for the construction of the Beaumont Avenue Sidewalk Improvements in an amount not to exceed $191,168;
Authorize the Mayor to sign; and,
Authorize the City Manager to sign change orders up to an additional $30,000 for a total construction amount of $221,168.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.7 Briefing on Future Wastewater Treatment Plant Solar Generation Project Discussion of solar energy generation for operational cost savings.
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Mayor Lara
Direct staff to pursue a solar project as a city-owned asset.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.8 Award a General Services Agreement to Infosend to provide Utility Billing Printing and Mailing Services
Agreement for utility billing printing and mailing services of the sewer utility bills.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Council Member Fenn
11 To Authorize the City Manager to execute a General Services Agreement with Infosend to provide printing and mailing services for utility billing for an initial term of three (3) years, with the option to extend a maximum of two (2) one-year extensions subject to City Council approval; and
Direct staff to issue a Purchase Order for a not-to-exceed amount of $40,000 with a 3% escalator annually.
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
K.1 Legislative Update Discussion
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. The bills included in this update fall within the adopted 2025 Legislative Platform.
L. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
No report
M. CITY TREASURER REPORT
No report
N. CITY CLERK REPORT
No report
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report
P. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Announced upcoming events
12 Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Assessment for the need for additional community center(s) (June) • Annexation Agreement with the County (Future)
• Revisit Sanctuary City Definition and Clarification (August) • Credit Agreements (May)
• Annual Review of Development Agreements (June)
• Solution for trespassing on open property. To be addressed internally by staff.
• Resolution opposing State control on Land Use within cities
R. COUNCIL REPORTS
Fenn - Report out from RTA and T Now Meetings.
Martinez - 2nd Street Ext Ribbon Cutting, Financial and Audit Committee Meeting, gave a report out from SCAG meeting and RCA meeting.
White - Participated in the Pro-Am tournament in the Epson Golf Tour. Attended the LEAC event. Participated in the Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament.
Voigt - Attended the First Responders Breakfast, thanked the grounds crew for the landscape for the Cherry Cup, thanked everyone for the successful market nights thus far. Gave a report from an Animal Control Ad-Hoc meeting.
Lara - Attended the 2nd Street Ribbon Cutting
S. ADJOURNMENT at 9:54 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 June 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.