BEAUMONT
-CALIFORNIA-
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
November 4, 2025
Closed Session: 5:00 PM Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM
550 E. Sixth Street, Beaumont, CA
CLOSED SESSION
A. CALL TO ORDER at 5:01 p.m.
Present: Mayor Lara, Mayor Pro Tem Voigt, Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Fenn
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
No comments
B.1
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
No reportable action
B.2 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
City Designated Representatives City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs and Administrative Services Director Kari Mendoza.
Employee Organizations:
Police Managers
SEIU
Police Officers Association
Managers/Professional/Technical
Unrepresented employees:
1 Administrative Services Director
Chief of Police
City Engineer/Public Works Director
Community Development Director
Community Services Director
Deputy City Manager
Director of Water Reclamation
Economic Development Director
Finance Director
Mayor Pro Tem Voigt recused
No reportable action
B.3 Conference with Legal Counsel — Significant Exposure to Litigation — Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3) One (1) Case
No reportable action
B.4 Public Employee Appointment/Employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: Interim City Manager.
No reportable action
C. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR SESSION
D. CALL TO ORDER at 6:36 p.m.
Mayor Lara, Mayor Pro Tem 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
Pledge of Allegiance
Adjustments to the Agenda: Pull item G7 and move Item J8 after J3 Conflict of Interest Disclosure
E. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS /
CORRESPONDENCE
E.1 Recycling All Star Recognitions
2 E.2 GFOATriple Crown Award
E.3 Veterans Day Regional Site Dedication
F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
M. Dimatteo - Concern and complaint of towed vehicle and process.
S. Scissons - Representative of SE/U employees, spoke of concerns with health insurance cost to the employees.
S. Pollock - Concerns of the battery project located in the City and asked Council for a mutual agreement for tax submissions.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
I.1 Public Hearing to Approve the First Reading of an Ordinance for Truck Restrictions and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Adding Chapter 10.52 (Truck Prohibitions) to the Beaumont Municipal Code. The proposed ordinance would prohibit trucks over seven (7) tons gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) from operating on specified City streets, with exceptions for local deliveries, public safety, and essential services.
Public Hearing opened at 7:13 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 7:13 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Lara
Second by Council Member Fenn
Waive the first full reading and approval by title only; "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California Adding A New Chapter 10.52 to the Beaumont Municipal Code Containing Truck Restrictions To Designated Streets Within City Limits Consistent With California Vehicle Code Section 35701"; and
Adopt a resolution by title only, "A Resolution Of The City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Establishing A $500 Administrative Citation Fine for Unauthorized Commercial Truck Parking And Operation On Non -Designated Truck Routes".
Approved by a unanimous vote
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.
3 Item G7 removed with no discussion
Item G9 pulled for discussion
R. Roy - (Item G3) Spoke to concerns with erosion control at the damage site.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Council Member Fenn
To approve G.1 - G.6, G8 - G10, G11 and G.12
Approved by a unanimous vote.
G.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
October 10, 2025
October 17, 2025
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated October 21, 2025
G.3 Follow -Up Report No. 14 — 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.
Receive and file.
G.4 Award a Professional Services Agreement to SKM Engineering, LLC for the Electrical Design of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Solar Project.
Consider a Professional Services Agreement with SKM Engineering, LLC to provide electrical design services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Solar Panels Project (WW26-04).
Approve a Professional Services Agreement with SKM Engineering, LLC for Electrical Design Services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Solar Panels Project (WW26-04) in an amount not to exceed $44,740.
G.5 FY2025-2026 1st Quarter Cash and Investment Report
Receive and file the 4th quarter cash and investment report.
Receive and file report.
G.6 FY2025-2026 1st Quarter Budget to Actuals
4 Receive and file a report on the status of the City's budget and financial status as of September 30, 2025.
Receive and file report submitted to FAC on October 27, 2025, and approve attached budget amendments.
G.8 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 15 of the Beaumont Municipal Code
The second reading of an ordinance amending portions of Title 15 of the Beaumont Municipal Code (BMC) to add the 2025 California Building Standards, Wildland Urban Interface and Fire Codes (California Code of Regulations — Title 24).
Waive the full second reading and approve 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 Regulations, Title 24), Parts 2, 2.5 Including Appendix CI 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 with Amendments and Amending Portions of Title 15 `Buildings and Construction' Amending Chapter 15.20, and Amending Chapter 15.20 and Adding Chapter 15.21 of the Beaumont Municipal Code".
G.10 Award of Facade Improvement Program Grant Funding — 660 Beaumont Avenue (ED2025-0011)
Consider approving the award of a Facade Improvement Program grant in the amount not to exceed $937.50 to The Casey Family Living Trust, whose property is located at 660 Beaumont Avenue, to assist with eligible facade improvements under the City's Facade Improvement Program.
Approve the award of a Facade Improvement Program grant in the amount not to exceed $937.50 to The Casey Family Living Trust for eligible facade improvements on property located at 660 Beaumont Avenue; and
Authorize the City Manager (or designee) to execute all necessary documents to process this Facade Improvement Program
reimbursement.
G.11 Award of Facade Improvement Program Grant Funding — 742-790 Beaumont Avenue (ED2025-0012)
Consider approving the award of a Facade Improvement Program grant in the amount not to exceed $34,275 to Thomas L. Daniel, whose property is located at 742-790 Beaumont Avenue, to assist with eligible facade improvements under the City's Facade Improvement Program.
Approve the award of a Facade Improvement Program grant in the amount not to exceed $34,725 to Thomas L. Daniel for eligible facade improvements at 742-790 Beaumont Avenue; and
5 Authorize the City Manager (or designee) to execute all necessary documents to process this Facade Improvement Program
reimbursement.
G.12 Authorize Changes to the Uniform Compensation Plan The attached compensation plan has been updated to reflect Council requested changes.
Authorize the attached Uniform Compensation Plan.
G.9 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Adding Chapter 10.35 - Use of Protective Helmets, et al. to the Beaumont Municipal Code Second Reading of ordinance adding Chapter 10.35 — Use of Protective Helmets for Operators of Human -Powered and Electric -Assisted Devices, to the Beaumont Municipal Code.
Motion by Mayor Lara
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Waive the full second reading and adopt 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".
Approved by a unanimous vote
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
I.2 Public Hearing to Approve the Issuance of Local Agency Revenue Bonds, Series 2025B for Improvement Areas 1 and 2 Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Fairway Canyon)
The proposed action authorizes the issuance of the Local Agency Revenue Bonds, Series 2025B by the Beaumont Public Improvement Authority (PIA) to finance public improvements for Improvement Area 1 and Improvement Area 2 within Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Fairway Canyon). The PIA will issue the 2025B Bonds and use the proceeds to acquire the Local Obligations from each Improvement Area, with debt service on those obligations securing repayment of the Bonds.
The financing structure achieves economies of scale and reduces issuance costs while ensuring that all debt service is repaid solely from special taxes levied within the Improvement Areas. Approval of the related resolutions authorizes the execution of the bond documents necessary to complete the transaction.
Public Hearing opened at 7:27 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 7:27 p.m.
6 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Council Member Fenn
City Council hold a public hearing with respect to the issuance of the 2025B Bonds;
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumon making certain findings with respect to and approving the issuance of Bonds by the Beaumont Public Improvement Authority"
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont acting as legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Fairway Canyon), authorizing the issuance of Special Tax Refunding Bonds and taking other actions in connection therewith" and recess the City Council meeting.
Convene a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Beaumont Public Improvement Authority and waive the full reading and adopt by title only, "Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Beaumont Public Improvement Authority, Riverside County, California, Authorizing the Issuance of its Local Agency Revenue Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not To Exceed Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) And Approving Certain Documents And Taking Certain Other Actions In Connection Therewith" and adjourn the Board Meeting and reconvene the City Council meeting.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J.1 Formation of CFD No. 2025-1 (Fairway Canyon 4C)
The proposed action initiates the process to form Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (CFD No. 2025-1) at the request of Meritage Homes of California, Inc. to finance public improvements serving 366 residential lots located west of Tukwet Canyon Parkway and north of Oak Valley Parkway.
Items J.1, J.2 and J.3 were taken in 1 motion.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
To adopt by title only, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Declaring its Intention to Establish City of Beaumont Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Fairway Canyon 4C), to Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax to Pay the Cost of 7 Acquiring or Constructing Certain Public Facilities and to Pay Debt Service on Bonded Indebtedness"; and
Adopt by title only, "Resolution of Intention of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, to Incur Bonded Indebtedness within Proposed City of Beaumont Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Fairway Canyon 4C)."
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.2 Formation of CFD No. 2025-M (Maintenance Services)
The proposed action initiates the formation of Community Facilities District No. 2025-M (Maintenance Services) to finance the ongoing maintenance of public improvements associated with new residential development by Meritage Homes of California, Inc. The District will levy an annual special tax on properties within its boundaries to fund the cost of maintenance services, with provisions allowing future developments to annex into the District. Adoption of the Resolution of Intention declares the City's intent to form CFD No. 2025-M and schedules a public hearing for December 16, 2025, to consider final formation of the District and related proceedings.
To adopt by title only, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Declaring its Intention to Establish City of Beaumont Community Facilities District No. 2025-M (Maintenance Services), to Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax on Property Within the District to Pay the Costs of Providing Public Maintenance Services."
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.3 Formation of CFD No. 2025-S (Public Services)
The proposed action initiates the formation of Community Facilities District No. 2025-S (Public Safety Services) to fund ongoing police protection, fire protection and suppression, and paramedic services associated with new residential development by Meritage Homes of California, Inc.
To adopt by title only, "Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Declaring its Intention to Establish City of Beaumont Community Facilities District No. 2025-s (Public Services), to Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax on Property Within the District to Pay the Costs of Providing Public Services."
Approved by a unanimous vote
8 J.8 Update on Major Projects and Funding Status
Update to City Council on the status of three major projects and their funding status. This item is in anticipation of a future capital improvement project amendment.
R. Roy - Spoke concerns of designated truck routes.
Consensus to give direction on funding sources to offset the three major projects' funding deficits.
J.4 Facility Use Agreement with Vohne Liche Kennels to Utilize City -owned Facilities for K9 Training
Request to approve a Facility Use Agreement with Vohne Liche Kennels to waive fees for the use of City -owned facilities in exchange for waived K9 training costs. The buildings would include the Nutrition Center (Bldg F), Transit Building (Bldg D), and 500 Grace Avenue.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Council Member Martinez
Approve the Facility Use Agreement between the City and Vohne Liche Kennels to waive the City's Facility Usage when using facilities to conduct police K9 training in exchange for free K9 training for the Beaumont Police Department; and
To authorize the Mayor to execute the Facility Use Agreement.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.5 Professional Services Agreement with Care Solace for Mental Health Coordination Services Utilizing National Opioid Settlement Funds Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with Care Solace, Inc. to provide care coordination services from mental health providers and community social services for all residents utilizing funds received from the national Opioid Settlement Agreements.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Mayor Lara
To approve the Professional Services Agreement with Care Solace, Inc. in the Not -to -Exceed amount of $135,000 for a three-year term to provide social and mental health care coordination services utilizing funds received through the National Opioid Settlement Agreements; Approve of the Business Associate Agreement establishing required safeguards for the protection and handling of Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability 9 and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the California Medical Information Act (CMIA), and other applicable data privacy and security laws; and Authorize the City Manager to take appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this Agreement.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.6 Consideration of an Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement with Landmark Coffee Roasters & Slice Society Pizza + Wine Bar 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 Landmark Coffee Roasters & Slice Society Pizza + Wine Bar for the proposed rehabilitation and lease of the City -owned property located at 105 West 6th Street, in support of downtown revitalization, small business expansion, and the City's placemaking goals.
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Council Member Fenn
To authorize the City Manager to execute the Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement between the City of Beaumont and Landmark Coffee Roasters & Slice Society Pizza + Wine Bar for 105 West 6th Street and provide any additional direction as necessary.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.7 Proposed Revisions to the Beaumont Municipal Code - Billboards This discussion item is to explore the opportunity to revise Chapter
17.07.030 Basic Policies regarding billboards to allow for the potential to generate revenue from the development of billboards and to develop billboards at new locations to incentivize development within the city.
Consensus to direct staff to provide alternate options and bring back to a future meeting.
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
L. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
M. CITY TREASURER REPORT
N. CITY CLERK REPORT
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
10 Update of hardship waiver form.
P. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Update of status of homeless encampments in the City: None standing at this time.
P.1 Strategic Plan Dashboard
https://performance.envisio.com/dashboard/BeaumontCA
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)
R. COUNCIL REPORTS
Fenn — Attended the 2nd Street Ribbon Cutting, and gave a report out from the RTA meeting
Martinez — Attended the Financial and Audit Committee Meeting and the Clean Up event.
White - No report
Voigt — No report
Lara — Attended the 2nd Street Ribbon Cutting and Trunk or Treat S. ADJOURNMENT at 10:07 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 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.
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