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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
February 3, 2026
Closed Session: 4:00 PM Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM
550 E. Sixth Street, Beaumont, CA
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CLOSED SESSION
A. CALL TO ORDER at 4:01 p.m.
Present: Mayor Voigt, Mayor Pro Tem White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Fenn, Council Member Lara B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
B.1 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code 54956.1(d)(1), (2) and/or (3) Workers compensation Case No. COBT-002793, 4A2312N2S1J-0001 No reportable action.
B.2 Conference with legal counsel regarding potential initiation of litigation pursuant to government code section 54956.9(d)(4) One potential case.
No reportable action.
B.3 Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title: Interim City Manager.
No reportable action.
B.4 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
City Designated Representatives Mike Lara and Julio Martinez 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
No reportable action.
B.5 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
Agency Designated Representative: Henry Garcia or his designee. Unrepresented Potential Employee: City Manager No reportable action.
B.6 Public Employee Appointment - Employment
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
No reportable action.
C. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR SESSION
D. CALL TO ORDER at 6:55 p.m.
Present: Mayor Voigt, Mayor Pro Tem White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Fenn, Council Member Lara 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
E. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE E.1 2025 Transformative Corridor Connectivity Project of the Year The City of Beaumont's Second Street Extension project was honored as the 2025 American Public Works Association (APWA) IE Branch "Transformative Corridor Connectivity Project of the Year". This project was recognized for enhancing local infrastructure and improving regional connectivity, reflecting the city's commitment to urban development.
E.2 County of Riverside Certificate of Recognition to the Public Works Department
F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
J. Frates - Representing the Highland Springs Daughters of the American Revolution, shared information on their projects and mission.
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 Lara
Second by Council Member Fenn
To approve the Consent Calendar
Approved by a unanimous vote
G.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
January 9, 2026
January 16, 2026
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated January 20, 2026.
G.3 Follow-Up Report No. 19 – Local State of Emergency - Sewer Mainline Failure and Emergency Repairs in Fairway Canyon City is performing repairs and retroactively pursuing environmental permits due to local emergency caused by the sewer mainline failure in Fairway Canyon.
Receive and file.
G.4 Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Waiver of Administrative Fees and Citation Penalties for Trinity Partners Consideration of a resolution authorizing a waiver of administrative fees and citation penalties for weed abatement conducted on privately-owned property within the Urban Village Zone.
Approve and adopt “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Authorizing the Waiver of Administrative Fees and Citation Penalties Associated with City-Conducted Weed Abatement on Privately Owned Property within the Urban Village Zone.” In an amount not to exceed $2,835.00.
G.5 Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc.
Strategic Plan Goal 5.2 - Request to approve the third amendment to the agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc. for the Stewart Park – Capital Improvement Project (CIP) P-10.
Authorize the Mayor to execute the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc. to extend the contract term to April 5, 2028.
G.6 Fiscal Year 2025 Measure A Local Streets and Road Program Reporting results for the Fiscal Year 2025 Measure A Local Streets and Roads Program.
Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025 Measure A Local Streets and Roads Program.
G.7 Second Amendment to Agreement for Investment Advisory Services with Public Trust Advisors, LLC Review recommendation to extend the current contract with Public Trust Advisors, LLC, for five (5) months without any changes to the terms and conditions originally agreed upon.
Authorize the amendment to extend the Public Trust Advisors, LLC contract for an additional five (5) months without any changes to the terms and conditions.
G.8 FY2025-2026 2nd Quarter Cash and Investment Report
Receive and file the 2nd quarter cash and investment report.
Receive and file report.
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 to Consider the Approval of Tentative Parcel Map 39066 (PM2025-0005) to subdivide a 15.01-acre Site into Two (2) Parcels.
A public hearing request for consideration of Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) 39066 to subdivide a 15.01-acre site to create two (2) parcels for finance and conveyance and a minor land division Notice of Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act located at the southwest corner of Highland Springs Avenue and E. First Street within the Seneca Springs Specific Plan (SP) Zone on Assessor Parcel Numbers 419-773-001 and -002.
Public Hearing opened at 7:09 p.m.
G. Cochran - Expressed concerns with needing additional information prior to approval.
Public Hearing closed at 7:14 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Council Member Lara
To adopt the findings for approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 39066; Approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 39066 (PM2025-0005); and Direct staff to prepare a Notice of Exemption for the Applicant to file with the Riverside County Clerk Recorder.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J.1 Classification and Compensation Study Presentation
Classification and Compensation Study Presentation.
Consensus to receive and file the Beaumont Classification and Compensation Report 2025 as presented.
J.2 Update on the Cherry Festival 2026 Planning Efforts Provide City Council with a verbal update on the 2026 Cherry Festival planning efforts.
Public Comment
A. Valdez - Representing the Cherries of the pass answered questions of the Council regarding the event.
C. Linneman - Representing the Pass Recreation and Parks, spoke in support of holding the festival at their facility.
Consensus to direct staff to provide additional accounting and research at the next meeting for Council to make a decision on the location of the festival.
J.3 Professional Services Agreement with Props AV, LLC
A Professional Services Agreement with Props AV, LLC for audio visual, filming, photography and production services.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Council Member Martinez
To approve the agreement with Props AV for professional audio visual, filming, photography, and production services, for the period of one year; and Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Props AV in the amount of $55,300.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.4 Approve Preliminary Plans to Expand the Animal Services Facilities Staff is requesting City Council approval of preliminary plans to expand the City’s Animal Services capacity by creating additional animal shelter space within a portion of City-owned Building E as an interim solution.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Council Member Martinez
To approve the proposed preliminary plans to expand Animal Services facilities for sheltering of lost/found pets; and Authorize the Police Department to coordinate with the Public Works Department to develop a CIP and renovate a portion of Building E for animal shelter purposes.
Approved by a unanimous vote
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
L. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Announced upcoming economic development outreach meetings.
M. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS UPDATE
M.1 Report on Beaumont Planning Commission January 14, 2026, Meeting A receive and file report on Beaumont Planning Commission Actions for their January 14, 2026, meeting.
Received and filed
N. CITY TREASURER REPORT
O. CITY CLERK REPORT
P. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
City Council will return to Closed Session to discuss item B2 and B6
Q. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Q.1 Billboard Survey Update
R. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
S. COUNCIL REPORTS
Lara-WRCOG report out
Fenn- RTA meeting report out, attended the Veteran's Expo, gave a Financial and Audit Meeting report out, attended the Regional Water Alliance meeting and Economic Strategic Plan Interview.
Martinez- Cal Cities Environment Quality Committee meeting report out.
White- Report out from the RCTC meeting.
Voigt- Attended the Veteran's Expo, gave a report out from the Taxation and Revenue Committee meeting.
T. ADJOURNMENT to Closed Session at 9:40 p.m.
B.2 Conference with legal counsel regarding potential initiation of litigation pursuant to government code section 54956.9(d)(4) One potential case.
No reportable action.
B.6 Public Employee Appointment - Employment
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT AT 10:20 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 February 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted. 1 image1.jpg