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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
February 17, 2026
Closed Session: 5:00 PM Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM
550 E. Sixth Street, Beaumont, CA
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CLOSED SESSION
A. CALL TO ORDER at 4:04 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 Section 54956.9(d)(1) Rosa Maria Ruiz v. City of Beaumont et. al., Riv. Co. Sup. Ct. Case No. CVRI2506623 No reportable action
B.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Two potential cases.
No reportable action
B.3 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.4 Public Employee Appointment - Employment
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
No reportable action
B.5 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and/or (3) One potential case.
No reportable action
C. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR SESSION
D. CALL TO ORDER at 6:02 p.m.
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-Kent Spencer/Gospel Community Church
Pledge of Allegiance
Adjustments to the Agenda-Pull Item G.6.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
E. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE E.1 Recognition of Beaumont Youth Invited to Real Madrid Club de Futbol Alonso Guillen has achieved an athletic achievement of being selected to train with the Real Madrid Soccer Club in Madrid, Spain. Out of a nationwide group of 300 soccer players, Alonso was one of 22 players chosen by Real Madrid.
E.2 Recognition of Jennifer Ustation, Finance Director
Jennifer joined the City of Beaumont in 2017 as a Senior Accountant. In 2021, she briefly served as Interim Finance Director before being selected for the permanent position in which she currently holds. Jennifer has been a valuable contributor to the City of Beaumont’s growth and success, and while we will greatly miss her leadership, we wish her continued success in her next endeavor.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
No comments
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 Martinez
To approve G.1 - G.5 and G.7 - G.9
Approved by a unanimous vote.
G.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
January 23, 2026
January 30, 2026
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated February 3, 2026
G.3 Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of January 2026 Approve invoices in the amount of $91,798.37
G.4 Notice of Completion for the Sixth Street Medians Improvement Project Notice of Completion (NOC) for the 6th St. Medians Improvements.
Authorize the Mayor to execute a Notice of Completion for the 6th St. Medians Improvements; and Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder’s Office.
G.5 Offer of Dedication for Public Street and Public Utilities A Resolution of the City of Beaumont authorizing the Mayor to accept the offer of dedication for the northerly half-street right-of-way of Champions Drive for public street and public utility purposes.
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City of Beaumont Authorizing the Mayor to Accept the Offer of Dedication for the Northerly Half-Street Right-of-Way of Champions Drive for Public Street and Public Utility Purposes”; Approve the Certificate of Acceptance; and
Direct staff to record the Offer of Dedication documents with the Riverside County Clerk Recorder’s Office.
G.6 Accept Public Improvements and Exonerate Maintenance for Olivewood Tract Map No. 27971-11 Sewer Improvements Maintenance Bond Exoneration for Sewer Improvements associated with Olivewood Tract Map No. 27971-11, located at the northwest corner of Potrero Boulevard and Olivewood Way.
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. 27971-11 / LICX1983063 / Sewer Improvements
ITEM PULLED WITH NO DISCUSSION
G.7 On-call Task Order for STC Traffic, Inc
Authorize a task order for STC Traffic, Inc. for AI traffic signal design services for implementing AI traffic signals along Highland Springs Avenue – Capital Improvement Project (CIP) R26-05.
Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order to STC Traffic, Inc. in the amount of $298,000 for Traffic Signal Design Services under the existing On-Call Agreement.
G.8 Professional Services Agreement – Spicer Consulting Group, LLC Award a Two-Year Contract to Spicer Consulting Group, LLC for CFD Administration, Special Tax Consulting, Annual Financial Reporting and Stax Property Finder Application.
Approve the two-year contract for Spicer Consulting Group, LLC Professional Services Agreement, with a total not to exceed cost of $528,628.68 for Community Facilities District (CFD) Administration, Special Tax Consulting and Annual Financial Reporting Services and Stax Property Finder Application Maintenance and support services for the City of Beaumont.
G.9 Agreement Approval for HDL Business License Software Staff is requesting City Council approval of an agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates (HdL) for continued use of the City’s business license software, hosting, support, payment processing, and related compliance services.
Approve the agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates for Business License software and related services and authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute the agreement in an amount not to exceed $9,500 annually, subject to CPI adjustments as outlined in the agreement for a total of $28,500.
H. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
Report out from Youth Council Members
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
I.1 Third 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 6:23 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:23 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Council Member 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” Approved by a unanimous vote
J. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J.1 Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Spicer Consulting Group for Fiscal Impact Model Development and Fiscal Impact Analysis Review Services
Approval of a new Professional Services Agreement with Spicer Consulting Group to allow the City to establish a consistent, City-owned Fiscal Impact Model and strengthen fiscal oversight of proposed development projects.
Motion by Mayor Voigt
Second by Council Member Fenn
Approve a new Professional Services Agreement with Spicer Consulting Group (SCG) in an amount not to exceed $40,000 to provide Fiscal Impact Model Development and Fiscal Impact Analysis Review services.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.2 Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
Request to adopt a Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Council Member Lara
Adopt the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.3 Cherry Festival 2026 – Relocation Analysis
Provide City Council with a cost breakdown analysis for the potential relocation of the Cherry Festival to a 30-acre City-owned property.
Motion by Council Member White
Second by Council Member Fenn
Direction to staff to modify the MOU with the Cherries of the Pass Foundation and move the location of the Cherry Festival to the City's 30 acre property.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.4 Follow-Up Report No. 20 – 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. A resolution to re-ratify the declared state of local emergency is needed.
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Council Member Lara
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”.
Increase the spending authority of the City Manager by $100,000 for a grand total of $1,100,000 to be used to address this emergency sewer mainline failure.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.5 Recycled Water Update
Strategic Plan Target 4 – Finances/Resources – Goal 1 – Obtain a Recycled Water Permit to enhance water sustainability, support long-term resource management, and ensure a reliable, environmentally responsible water supply for the community. Recycled Water review and progress update.
Consensus to receive and file.
J.6 City Population and Wayfinding Signage
Replace existing City population entrance signs and implement new Wayfinding signs to find key destinations around Beaumont.
Direction to staff to proceed with sign option no. 4 and B. and direct staff to move forward with the refinement of the signs.
J.7 FY2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Report
Receive and file the FY2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Report.
Motion by Mayor Voigt
Second by Council Member Fenn
Receive and file the FY2025-26 mid-year budget report and approve the attached budget adjustments.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.8 Request To Approve A Second Homeless Enforcement Officer Position The Beaumont Police Department requests approval to create a second Homeless Liaison Officer (HLO) position to be assigned to weekend coverage, allowing for seven-day per week homeless enforcement services.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Council Member Lata
Approve the addition of one (1) Police Officer position to the Police Department’s FY 25/26 budget; and Approve the necessary budget adjustment of $70,000 to the Personnel Budget to fund the position for the remainder of the current fiscal year.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.9 City Council Meeting Dates for 2026
2026 City Council meeting dates for review and direction based on holidays and travel.
Consensus to cancel July 7 and November 3, 2026 City Council Meetings.
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
K.1 Legislative Update – February 2026
This report serves as a legislative update for state legislative activity during the 2025–26 legislative session.
Receive and file.
L. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
No Report
M. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS UPDATE
No Report
N. CITY TREASURER REPORT
No Report
O. CITY CLERK REPORT
No Report
P. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No Report
Q. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Q.1 City Manager Monthly Report - January
Q.2 Set Date and Time for Budget Workshop
Meeting date set for April 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
R. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· City Emergency Plan
· Bike racks at businesses
· Watermaster bylaws
S. COUNCIL REPORTS
Lara- Attended BUSD showcase, coffee with a cop, PD drone demo.
Fenn- T-Now meeting, Veteran's expo recap, PD drone demo.
Martinez- Attended Youth Council, Economic Workshop, PD drone demo White-Project Initiation
Voigt-Collaboration Committee, Rotary Club, Economic Development, Cal-City Dinner, Four Seasons Meeting, Dismantled ERICA, PD drone demo
T. ADJOURNMENT to Monday, February 23, 2026, at 5:00 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 March 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.
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