BEAUMONT
-CALIFORNIA-
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
October 21, 2025
Closed Session: 5:00 PM Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM
550 E. Sixth Street, Beaumont, CA
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packets are available for public inspection in the City Clerk's office at 550 E. 6th Street during normal business hours
CLOSED SESSION
A. CALL TO ORDER at 4:30 p.m.
Present: Mayor Lara, Mayor Pro Tem Voigt, Council Member White (at 4:37 p.m.), 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: Property described as vacant land with APN Numbers: 481- 240-011, 419-770-007 (near the northeast corner of 2nd Street & Pennsylvania Ave), & 428-020-004 (east of Manzanita Road and south of Seneca Springs Pkwy) in Beaumont, CA.
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs or her designee Negotiating Parties: City of Beaumont as potential purchaser and the Beaumont Unified School District as potential seller
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)
1 Wilfred Thabani Mwesa v. City of Beaumont et. al., San Bernardino Sup.
Ct. Case No. CIVSB2438004
No reportable action
B.3 Conference with legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Gary Blackwell et. al. v. City of Beaumont et. al. United States District, Central District Case No.: 5:24-cv-00852-KK-KS
No reportable action
B.4 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
City of Beaumont adv. Cesar Emilio Perez Aguilar et. al. , Riv. Co. Case No. CVRI2406657
Removed without discussion
B.5 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Conference with Legal Counsel — Initiation of Litigation No reportable action
B.6 Public Employee Appointment/Employment
Pursuant to Section 54957 of the Government Code
Title: City Manager
No reportable action
B.7 Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. Title: City Manager
No reportable action
C. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR SESSION
D. CALL TO ORDER at 6:12 p.m.
Mayor Lara, Mayor Pro Tenn Voigt, Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Fenn
Report out from Closed Session
Action on any Closed Session Items
Action of any Requests for Excused Absence
Invocation
2 Pledge of Allegiance
Adjustments to the Agenda
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Fenn with Item G7
E. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS /
CORRESPONDENCE
E.1 Riverside County Supervisor 5th District Presentation: Youth Jobs and Internships
E.2 Riverside County Workforce Development Presentation: Services and Resources for Businesses
F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
No comments
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Mayor Lara
To approve the Consent Calendar
Approved by a unanimous vote
G.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
September 26, 2025
October 3, 2025
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated October 7, 2025.
G.3 Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of September 2025 Approve invoices in the amount of $116,396.27
G.4 Follow -Up Report No. 13 — Local State of Emergency - Sewer Mainline Failure and Emergency Repairs in Fairway Canyon
City is retroactively pursuing environmental permits due to local emergency caused by the sewer mainline failure in Fairway Canyon. A resolution to re -ratify the declared state of local emergency is needed.
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Extending the Declaration of a 3 Local Emergency and Authorizing the City Manager to Take Necessary Action."
G.5 Approval of Supplemental Agreement for 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
Staff seeks City Council approval of the 2025-2026 CDBG Program Supplemental Agreement, funding the Pedestrian Sidewalk Safety Improvement Project Phase III and activities by local nonprofit organizations.
Approve the Supplemental Agreement for the 2025-2026 CDBG Program; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and return required documentation to the County of Riverside.
G.6 Encroachment Agreement for the Installation of Monuments Within the Public Right-of-way at Champions Drive and Desert Lawn Drive Encroachment Agreement (Agreement) between Oak Valley Community Association (the "HOA") and the City of Beaumont for the Installation of Monuments within Public Right-of-way.
Approve the Encroachment Agreement between Oak Valley
Community Association and the City of Beaumont for Installation of Monuments within Public Right-of-way.
G.7 Storm Water Management Facilities Covenant and Agreement for Oak Valley Village (Regency)
Storm Water Management WQMP/BMP Facilities Covenant and Agreement for Plot Plan PP2024-0059, Oak Valley Village (Beaumont Regency AVG, LLC) located at Oak Valley Parkway and I-10 Freeway.
Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Storm Water Management WQMP/BMP Facilities Covenant and Agreement for Plot Plan PP2024- 0059, Oak Valley Village.
G.8 City of Beaumont Accounts Receivable Dated June 30, 2025, and Aged through October 8, 2025
Report on Accounts Receivable Balances Dated June 30, 2025, and Aged through October 8, 2025.
Approve the write-off of $4,875.29 and receive and file report.
G.9 Quarterly Grants Report FY2025-2026 Q1
Quarterly Grants Reporting from July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025.
Receive and file report.
4 G.10 Quarterly Report of City Manager Purchases and Contract Awards FY26 Q1
Quarterly report pursuant to Beaumont Municipal Code Sections
3.01.030(B), 3.01.040(B), and 3.01.050(B).
Receive and file.
G.11 Deposit and Fee Waiver Request from HCN Bank for a Minor Special Event
Consideration of a Resolution for a fee waiver request for HCN Bank's Annual Trunk or Treat Event for Special Event application and Temporary Sign Permit PLAN2025-0279.
Staff recommend that the City Council approve HNC Bank's Fee Waiver Request for the Minor Special Event Permit application deposit and temporary sign permit fee associated with the 2025 Annual HNC Bank Trunk or Treat event.
G.12 Initiating Potential Annexation Proceedings for 78.48 Acres Along Cherry Valley Boulevard Within Unincorporated Riverside County Into the City of Beaumont
Consider a resolution required by the Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to apply for a City -led annexation of a
78.48 -acre area to expand Beaumont's jurisdictional boundaries.
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Initiating Proceedings to Annex 78.48 Acres of Unincorporated Riverside County to the City of Beaumont and Directing Preparation of a Plan of Services And Environmental Review"; and
Authorize staff to prepare Requests for Proposals to retain consultants for the required Plan of Services, fiscal impact analysis, and CEQA review; and
Direct staff to submit the annexation proposal to Riverside LAFCO upon completion of the required studies.
H. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
Beaumont Youth Council Report Out and City Council Direction I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only. 5 I.1 Continued Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance Amending Title 15, Buildings and Construction, of the Beaumont Municipal Code Adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards, Wildland-Urban Interface, and California Fire Codes (California Code of Regulations - Title 24).
Public Hearing re -opened at 6:48 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:49 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Council Member Fenn
Waive the full reading and approve the first reading by title only, "An Ordinance of The City Council of The City of Beaumont, California, Approving the Adoption of the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, (California Code of Regulations Title 24), Parts 2 through 11 with amendments and amending portions of Title 15 "Buildings and Construction" of the Beaumont Municipal Code." with the amendments presented by staff.
Approved by a unanimous vote
I.2 Public Hearing: Introduction and First Reading of Helmet Ordinance Consideration of ordinance requiring the use of protective helmets for operators and passengers of all human -powered vehicles and electric - assisted devices including, but not limited to, electric bicycles ("e -bikes"), electric scooters, traditional bicycles, unicycles, segways, nonmotorized scooters, skateboards, in -line skates, and roller skates.
Public Hearing opened at 6:54 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:54 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Lara
Second by Council Member White
Waive the first full reading and approve by title only, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Adding Chapter 10.35 — Use of Protective Helmets for Operators of Human - Powered and Electric -Assisted Devices, to the Beaumont Municipal Code" with changes presented by staff.
Approved by a unanimous vote
6 J. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J.1
Approval of Professional Services Agreement with HDL Coren & Cone for Property Tax Consulting/Audit Services
Consideration and approval of a Professional Services Agreement with HDL Coren & Cone (Hinderliter) for property tax consulting and audit services on a single source basis.
Item J1 and J2 taken together in one motion.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Lara
Approve the Professional Services Agreement with HDL Coren & Cone for property tax consulting and audit services.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.2 Approval of Master Services Agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (HDL) for Sales Tax Analysis and Audit Services Consideration and approval of a Master Services Agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (HdL) for sales tax analysis, forecasting, and audit recovery services, on a single source basis.
Approve the Master Services Agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (HdL) for sales tax analysis, forecasting, and audit recovery services, on a single source basis.
J.3 Fee Schedule Update for City -owned Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Consider a Resolution Updating the Fee Schedule for City -owned Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Council Member Fenn
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Updating the Fee Schedule for City -owned Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to Establish an Idle Fee."
Approved by a unanimous vote
7 J.4 Regulation of Vacant and/or Abandoned Property
Discuss a potential amendment to Beaumont Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 8.50, Regulation of Abandoned Residential Property to include commercial, industrial, and other non-residential properties identified as vacant and/or abandoned in the City's property registry.
Direction to staff to move forward with the process of an Ordinance amendment.
J.5 Discussion and Direction on Proposed Amendments to Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 9.03 - Special Event Permits
Revising the thresholds for major and minor special events and a revision of the adopted fee schedule for consistency and for BMC alignment with the City's currently adopted fee schedule.
Consensus to direct staff to move forward with the Ordinance amendment process.
J.6 Resolution Exempting Governmental Entities for Non -Public Safety Related Permit Fees and Deposits for Special Events
Consideration of adopting a resolution exempting governmental entities from Special Event Permits (SEP) and associated fees and deposits for events that do not require public safety assistance.
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution with recommended additional language.
J.7 Set Time, Date and Place for a Special Workshop
Set the time, date and place for a special workshop to discuss proposed revisions to the Beaumont Municipal Code regarding billboards.
Consensus to include this item on the November 4th City Council Meeting agenda.
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
K.1 Second Legislative Update — October 2025
This report serves as the legislative update for the bills tracked during this legislative session that have been signed or vetoed by Governor Newsom (AB1207, AB339, AB735, AB825, AB920, AB992, SB254, SB31, SB415, SB634, SB707, SB840).
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L. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Economic Development Committee Report Out and City Council Direction L.1 2025 ICSC@Western Conference, Palm Springs
Report out on Mayor Pro Tem Voigt and Economic Development Staff attendance at September ICSC@Western Conference.
Receive and file.
M. CITY TREASURER REPORT
Finance and Audit Committee Report Out and City Council Direction M.1 Treasurer Reports
N. CITY CLERK REPORT
N.1 Notice of Vacancies for City of Beaumont Boards and Commissions O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
P. CITY MANAGER REPORT
P.1 City Manager Monthly Report - September 2025
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Annexation Agreement with the County (Future)
• Revisit Sanctuary City Definition and Clarification (Future) • Discussion of vote of confidence for the development of downtown (November)
• Travel Expense and Reimbursement Policy to include ICSC and Washington DC (November)
9 R. COUNCIL REPORTS
Fenn — Attended the Vet Expo Meeting and the Public Safety Memorial.
Martinez — Gave a report out from the Youth Council Meeting, attended the San Jacinto State of the City and Cal Cities conference.
White — Attended the Public Safety Memorial.
Voigt — No report
Lara — Attended Coffee with the Mayor, Public Safety Memorial, Cal Cities conference and Monster Mash.
S. ADJOURNMENT at 9:55 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 November 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.
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