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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
March 3, 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 4:34 p.m.
Present: Mayor Voigt, Mayor Pro Tem White, Council Member Fenn, Council Member Lara Council Member Martinez at 4:38 p.m.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
B.1 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.2 Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title: Interim City Manager.
No reportable action.
B.3 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
Agency Designated Representative: Councilmembers Mike Lara and Julio Martinez or their 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 54956.9(d)(2) and/or (3).
One potential case.
Mayor Voigt recused on this item due to the proximity of her home to the property in discussion.
No reportable action
C. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR SESSION
D. CALL TO ORDER at 6:16 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-move J.5. up to the first item in Action Items Conflict of Interest Disclosure
E. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE E.1 Beaumont Rotary Presenting Fundraising Donation to the Beaumont Police K-9 Program 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 Martinez
Second by Council Member Lara
To approve the Consent Calendar
Approved by a unanimous vote.
G.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
February 6, 2026
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated:
February 17, 2026
February 23, 2026
G.3 Levy of Special Tax of CFD No. 2025-1 (Fairway Canyon 4C) Second reading of ordinance authorizing the levy of special tax of CFD 2025-1 (Fairway Canyon 4C).
Waive the full second reading and adopt by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of City of Beaumont Community Facilities District No. 2025-1 (Fairway Canyon 4C) Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes within City of Beaumont Community Facilities District No 2025-1 (Fairway Canyon 4C)”
G.4 Levy of Special Tax of CFD No. 2025-M (Maintenance Services) Second reading of ordinance authorizing the levy of special tax of CFD 2025-M (Maintenance Services).
Waive the full second reading and adopt by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of City of Beaumont Community Facilities District No 2025-M (Maintenance Services) Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within City of Beaumont Community Facilities District No. 2025-M (Maintenance Services)”.
G.5 Levy of Special Tax of CFD No. 2025-S (Public Services) Second reading of ordinance authorizing the levy of special tax of CFD 2025-S (Public Services).
Waive the full second reading and adopt by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of City of Beaumont Community Facilities District No. 2025-S (Public Services) Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax within City of Beaumont Community Facilities District No. 2025-S (Public Services)”.
G.6 Follow-Up Report No. 21 – 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.7 Notice of Completion for the Second Street Extension (CIP R-12) Notice of Completion (NOC) for the Second Street Extension project (CIP R-12).
Authorize the Mayor to execute the Notice of Completion for the CIP R-12 Second Street Extension project.
G.8 Notice of Completion for the Beaumont Avenue Sidewalk Replacement Project (Capital Improvement Project No. R-19) Notice of Completion (NOC) for the Beaumont Avenue Sidewalk Replacement Project (Project) located on Beaumont Avenue (Capital Improvement Project No. R-19).
Authorize the Mayor to execute a Notice of Completion for CIP R-19 Beaumont Avenue Sidewalk Replacement Project.
G.9 Improvement Agreement and Security for Oak Valley Village Street Improvements Improvement Agreement and security for street improvements for Oak Valley Village, PP2024-0059, located at the southeast corner of Interstate 10 and Oak Valley Parkway.
Accept security agreement and performance and payment bonds for street improvements for Oak Valley Village (Project / Bond Number / Improvement):
· PP2024-0059 / 273703 / Street
G.10 Storm Water Management Facilities Covenant and Agreement for Beaumont Pointe Phase 1 Grading Storm Water Management WQMP/BMP Facilities Covenant and Agreement for Beaumont Pointe, Parcel Map 38161, Phase 1 Grading, located near the southwest corner of SR-60 and Jack Rabbit Trail.
Authorize the City Manager to Approve the Storm Water Management WQMP/BMP Facilities Covenant and Agreement for Beaumont Pointe, Parcel Map 38161, Phase 1 Grading.
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.
I.1 Public Hearing - First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1178 to Establish Construction Cost Index Adjustments to the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program
Public hearing and first reading of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1178 to Establish Construction Cost Index Adjustments to the Western Riverside County TUMF Program.
Public Hearing opened at 6:31 p.m.
No public comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:31 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Council Member Fenn
Hold a public hearing;
Waive the first full reading, “An Ordinance of the City of Beaumont Amending Ordinance No. 1178 to Establish Construction Cost Index Adjustments to the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program and Amending Chapter 3.39 of the Beaumont Municipal Code”; and, Adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Amending the Applicable Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program Applicable to all Developments in the City of Beaumont.”
Approved by a unanimous vote
I.2 Public Hearing to Introduce and Conduct First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Title 16 “Subdivisions” of the Beaumont Municipal Code Introduction and first reading of an ordinance amending Title 16 “Subdivisions” of the Beaumont Municipal Code to clarify Tentative Map processing and final approval authority.
Public Hearing opened at 6:33 p.m.
No public comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:34 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor Voigt
Hold a public hearing; and,
Waive the first full reading and approve by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Amending Title 16 of the Beaumont Municipal Code (BMC) Entitled Subdivisions Including Amendments to Chapter 16.04, Section 16.04.020 to Clarify that the Planning Commission has the Authority to Approve Tentative Maps and the City Council has the Authority to Approve Final Maps; Amendments to Section 16.04.030 to Update the Name and Representatives that Make up the Beaumont Development Review Committee, Amendments to Chapter 16.08 to Update and Add Certain Definitions, Amendments to Chapter 16.24 Tentative Maps – Processing, and Amendments to Chapters 16.16, 16.32, 16.36, 16.40, 16.60, 16.61, 16.64,
16.66, and 16.68 to Make Non-Substantive Housekeeping Changes.” Approved by a unanimous vote
I.3 Public Hearing to Consider the Approval of Tentative Tract Map 38926 (TM2024-0002) to Subdivide 12.58 Gross Acres into 49 Single-Family Residential Lots A public hearing to consider Tentative Tract Map 38926 for the subdivision of approximately 12.58 gross acres into 49 single-family residential lots and four (4) lettered lots, including a retention basin, within the Residential, Single-Family (RSF) Zone on APNs 408-080-004 and 408-080-005.
Mayor Voigt recused on this item due to proximity of her home to the property in discussion Public Hearing opened at 6:42 p.m.
No public comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:43 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Council Member Fenn
To select OPTION 1–
Approve Tentative Tract Map No. 38926 (TM2024-0002), subject to the conditions of approval and direct staff to prepare a CEQA Notice of Exemption for the applicant to file with the County of Riverside Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder.
Abstain: Voigt
Approved 4-0 vote
J. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J.5 Increased Donation Request for the 2026 IOA Championship Staff is seeking City Council direction regarding a request to increase the City’s donation to the 2026 IOA Championship from the budgeted amount of $10,000 to $40,000.
Motion by Mayor Voigt
Second by Mayor Pro Tem White
Staff recommends that the City Council provide direction to:
Approve increasing the City’s donation to $40,000 for the 2026 IOA Championship and authorize staff to identify the additional $30,000 from Economic Development funds.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.1 Billboard Community Survey Final Results
Presentation of City survey results pertaining to digital billboards, including their use for community messaging, modernization, and revenue generation.
Consensus to receive and file.
J.2 Presentation of City of Beaumont-Owned Properties, Leasehold Inventory, Status Review, and Opportunities for Revenue Generation and Stewardship Receive and file report identifying City-owned properties and existing leaseholds and/or license/use agreements in an effort to optimize potential revenue opportunities and public benefits and solicit Council direction related to said properties.
Consensus to receive and file.
J.3 Direction on Future Development of City-owned 30-acre site for Police Station and Other Public Facilities Request for direction of desired land uses, in addition to police station, on City-owned 30 acres of land generally located on the southwest corner of Beaumont Avenue and Cougar Lane, consistent with Goal 2.2 of the Strategic Plan and CIP PS-07 of the Capital Improvement Plan.
Provide direction on preferred future uses for the remaining acreage surrounding the planned police station; and Authorize staff to proceed with the RFP process for the Development Study (CIP Project F26-01).
Input from Council to look at community spaces including amphitheater and community center and spaces.
J.4 Follow-Up Discussion on Short-Term Rentals
This item brought forth is to discuss proposed updates to the Strategic Plan as we approach our FY26/27 Adopted Budget.
Direct staff on how to move forward with the short-term rentals within the City of Beaumont.
Consensus to explore further and look at a cost for a consultant.
J.6 Approval of Third Amendment to Agreement with Dopudja & Wells Consulting Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Dopudja & Wells Consulting, extending the term of the agreement through December 7, 2028, and increasing the total not-to-exceed compensation amount by $75,000 to a grand total of $225,000.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Council Member Lara
Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services with Dopudja & Wells Consulting to extend the term of the agreement through December 31, 2028 and increase the
total not-to-exceed compensation amount by $75,000, for a revised total contract amount of $225,000; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment and any minor, non-substantive changes consistent with Council direction.
Approved by a unanimous vote
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
No report
L. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Biz Hub Mixer on April 9th. Updates on properties and their escrow statuses.
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 of Calimesa 2x2
Mayor Pro Tem White and Council Member Fenn will be the representatives for the 2x2.
R. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Update on truck route signage
S. COUNCIL REPORTS
Lara-Employee Appreciation Luncheon, Station 66 truck push in, report out from WRCOG meeting Fenn-Employee Appreciation Luncheon, report out from Riverside Tranist Martinez-Station 66 truck push in
White-Employee Appreciation Luncheon, Station 66 truck push in Voigt-Report out from recent Legislative trip, Coffee with the Mayor, Station 66 truck push in, Read Across America at Sundance Elementary
T. ADJOURNMENT at 8:30 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 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.
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