BEAUMONT
-CALIFORNIA-
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
November 18, 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
Mayor Lara, Mayor Pro Tem Voigt, Council Member White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Fenn
at 5:01 p.m.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
To reconvene after Regular Session
C. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR SESSION
D. CALL TO ORDER
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
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
1 at 6:12 p.m.
E. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS I
CORRESPONDENCE
E.1 Retirement Announcement of K-9 Murph
E.2 Recognition of Dr. Della Condon's Support of the K-9 Unit E.3 Evolving Our Identity: Introduction of Beaumont Police Department's New Shoulder Patches and Mission Statement
E.4 Recognition of City Manager Elizabeth Gibbs
F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
Any one person may address the City Council on any matter not on this agenda.
If you wish to speak, please fill out a "Public Comment Form" provided at the back table and give it to the City Clerk. There is a three (3) minute time limit on public comments. There will be no sharing or passing of time to another person.
State Law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking actions brought up by your comments.
D. Emery - Thanked Council for their participation in the Thanksgiving program. Also represented the Laura May Stewart Foundation.
M. Perkins - Representing Boxing for Justice shared information about their program.
S. Scissons - Representing SEIU employee unit spoke to the current negotiation period and health care premiums.
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 Council Member Martinez
Second by Council Member Fenn
To approve items G.1. - G.4 and G.7
G.1
G.2
Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
October 24, 2025
October 31, 2025
Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated November 4, 2025
2 G.3 Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of October 2025 Approve invoices in the amount of $89,338.71
G.4 Environmental Document Approval — Pennsylvania Grade Separation Project
Adopt a Statutory Exemption under CEQA, adopt a Categorical Exclusion under NEPA, approve the project for the Pennsylvania Avenue Grade Separation Project, and adopt a Categorical Exemption under CEQA for the Park and Ride EV Stations (CIP 2017- 012).
Adopt a Statutory Exemption under CEQA as prepared and approved by Caltrans as the lead agency; and
Adopt a Categorical Exclusion under NEPA as prepared and approved by Caltrans as the lead agency; and
Approve the Pennsylvania Avenue Grade Separation Project; and Adopt a Categorical Exemption under CEQA for the Park and Ride EV Stations Project.
G.7 Follow -Up Report No. 15 — 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 Local Emergency and Authorizing the City Manager to Take Necessary Action." G.5 Second Reading of an Ordinance for Truck Restrictions and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Second reading of ordinance adding Chapter 10.52 (Truck Prohibitions) to the Beaumont Municipal Code to 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.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Lara
Waive the full reading and adopt 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 3 Truck Restrictions to Designated Streets Within City Limits Consistent With California Vehicle Code Section 35701"
Approved by a unanimous vote
G.6 Notice of Completion for Ongoing Pipeline Project, Phase 2 Notice of Completion (NOC) for CIP WW25-05 Ongoing Pipeline Project, Phase 2, comprising the lines to the air release valves serving force mains from Highland Springs Lift Station.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Lara
Authorize the Mayor to execute a Notice of Completion for the Ongoing Pipeline Replacement Project, Phase 2.
Approved by a unanimous vote
H. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
Beaumont Youth Council Report Out and City Council Direction No report
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
I.1 Public Hearing for Second Amendment to Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
Resolution to amend the five-year Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Public Hearing opened at 6:57p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:57 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Mayor Lara
Hold a Public Hearing;
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 2026-2030"; and
Approve the attached budget adjustment.
Approved by a unanimous vote
4 I.2 Public Hearing for Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance Amending Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 9.03 "Regulations of Special Events" Sections 9.03.020 — Definitions, 9.03.040 — Permit Required, and
9.03.050 - Permit Application — Filing and Fee a
Introduction and first reading of ordinance amending Beaumont Municipal Code (BMC) Section 9.03.020 "Definitions", 9.03.040 "Permit Required", and 9.03.050 "Permit Application — Filing Fee" to revise 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.
Public Hearing opened at 7:04 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 7:04 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Mayor Lara
Hold a public hearing;
Waive the first full reading and approve by title only; "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Amending Chapter 9.03 `Regulation Of Special Events' of the Beaumont Municipal Code to Revise Special Event Classifications and Remove Limitations on Permit Frequency", and
Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Amending the Planning Fee Schedule to Align with Revisions to Chapter
9.03 `Regulation of Special Events' of the Beaumont Municipal Code".
Approved by a unanimous vote
J. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J.1 2026 Freedom Festival Update
An update and request for City Council direction regarding the 2026 4th of July celebration.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Mayor Lara
Direct Staff to Include the $65,000 Increase in the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget;
Remove the drone show; and
Authorize Staff to Execute a General Services Agreement Under the City Manager's Signing Authority.
5 Approved by a unanimous vote
J.2 Seasonal Holiday Lights Program and Street -Light Banner Program Services Agreement
Award a General Services Agreement to Dekra-Lite Ind Inc. for the Design, Printing, Installation, and Removal of Event Banners and/or Installation, Removal, and Storage of Holiday Decorations in an Amount Not to Exceed $260,000
Motion by Mayor Lara
Second by Council Member Fenn
Approve the Three -Year General Services Agreement with Dekra-Lite Ind.
Inc for a period of November 18, 2025, through November 18, 2028, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $260,000; and,
Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
Noes: White
Approved
J.3 Cooperative Agreement between the City of Beaumont and Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
Cooperative Agreement for the Pennsylvania Grade Separation Project between the Riverside County Transportation Commission and the City of Beaumont.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Voigt
Second by Council Member Fenn
Approve a Cooperative Agreement between Riverside County Transportation Commission and the City of Beaumont for the Pennsylvania Grade Separation Project for Plans, Specifications, and Estimates and Right -of -Way Phases in an amount not to exceed $14,000,000.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.4 Award a Professional Services Agreement to Vector Resources, Inc. for the Architecture and Installation of the New Integrated Alarm System City - Wide
6 Award a multi -year contract for the design and installation of the Verkada integrated alarm solution city-wide to Vector Resources, Inc. in an amount not -to -exceed $816,536.05 — Capital Improvement Project IT25-02.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Mayor Pro Tenn Voigt
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Vector Resources, Inc., and all related documents with a total not -to -exceed cost of $825,000.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.5 Discussion of Proposed Changes to the Travel Expense and Reimbursement Policy
Proposed Changes to the Travel Expense and Reimbursement Policy is being brought forward at the request of City Council.
Direction to bring back with modifications.
Review the proposed policy and recommend any modifications and/or approve the updated Travel Expense and Reimbursement Policy.
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
L. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Economic Development Committee Report Out and City Council Direction Report out from the Economic Development Committee meeting.
M. CITY TREASURER REPORT
Finance and Audit Committee Report Out and City Council Direction M.1 City Treasurer Report
N. CITY CLERK REPORT
No report
O. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
P. CITY MANAGER REPORT
P.1 City Manager Report - October 2025
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Annexation Agreement with the County (Future)
• Revisit Sanctuary City Definition and Clarification (Future) 7 • Discussion of vote of confidence for the development of downtown (December)
R. COUNCIL REPORTS
Fenn
Martinez
White
Voigt
Lara
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
B.1 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:
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
B.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Pending Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3) Workers' Compensation Claim No. 4A2409F556S-0001
B.3 Public Employee Appointment/Employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: Interim City Manager.
B.4 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Mayor and City Council Unrepresented Employee: Interim City Manager
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