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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
March 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 5:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Voigt, Mayor Pro Tem White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Fenn, Council Member Lara B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
No comments
B.1 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.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code 54956.1(d)(1), (2) and/or (1) Workers Compensation Case No. 4A25076BGGY-0001
No reportable action.
B.3 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Crystal Gutierrez v. City of Beaumont, et. al., San Bernardino Co. Case No. CIVSB2532215 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem
Second by Council Member Fenn
To defend the City and the Officer in the case.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
B.4 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Madeline Fox et. al. v. County of Riverside et. al., Riv. Co. Sup. Ct. Case No. CVRI2507384 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Council Member Lara
To defend the City and action in the case.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
B.5 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.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 6:07 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 Recognize Beaumont Unified School District Staff and Beaumont Fire Department Personnel for their Quick Actions in Saving the Life of a Student on Campus.
E.2 Recognition of Amazing Shake Students
The Amazing Shake is a competition that builds students’ confidence and professional skills through challenges in interviewing, public speaking, networking, and poised communication.
Across multiple rounds—beginning with scenario-based stations and ending with group interviews—BUSD’s top students advanced through the district event, where judges ultimately selected the top finalists and crowned the overall champion.
E.3 Government Finance Professional’s Week
E.4 National Transit Employee Appreciation Day
F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
C. Alvarado - Spoke regarding a recent incident involving his dogs and a neighbor.
T. Elizabeth - (written comment) Spoke regarding concerns with the statements made regarding the incident that happened on February 27, 2026.
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.
Request to pull item G.7 for discussion
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Martinez
To approve Items G.1 - G.5 and G.8 - G.10
Approved by a unanimous vote.
G.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
February 13, 2026
February 20, 2026
February 27, 2026
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated March 3, 2026
G.3 Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of February 2026 Approve invoices in the amount of $90,733.43
G.4 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Construction Cost Index Adjustments to the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 1178 of the Beaumont Municipal Code Section 3.39 – Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program.
Waive the full second reading and adopt by title only, “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”.
G.5 Improvement Agreement and Security for McClure Industrial Center Street and Sewer Improvements Improvement Agreement and Security for Street and Sewer Improvements for McClure Industrial Center, PP2020-0317, located on the north side of First Street between Veile Avenue and Grace Avenue.
Accept Security Agreement and Performance and Payment Bonds listed in Table 1 and noted below (Project / Bond number / Improvement):
· Plot Plan 2020-0317 / 4477826 / Street
· Plot Plan 2020-0317 / 4477823 / Sewer
G.6 Performance Bond Exoneration for Fairway Canyon and Sundance Sewer Improvements Performance Bond Exoneration for Sewer Improvements associated with Fairway Canyon Tract Map Nos. 31462-20, 31462-24, and 31462-25, and for Sewer Improvements associated with Sundance Tract Map Nos. 31470-1, 31469-3, 31469-6 and 37427.
Authorize City staff to issue a Bond Exoneration Letter for Performance and Payment Bonds for (Project / Performance Bond Number / Improvement / Maintenance Bond Number):
· Tract Map No. 31462-20 / 30148216 / Sewer / 30266456
· Tract Map No. 31462-24 / 30148218 / Sewer / 30266457
· Tract Map No. 31462-25 / 30148219 / Sewer / 30266458
· Tract Map No. 31470-1 / 929598665 / Sewer / 929598665-M · Tract Map No. 31469-3 / 929610181 / Sewer / 929610181-M · Tract Map No. 31469-6 / 929635977 / Sewer / 929635977-M · Tract Map No. 37427 / 0223261 / Sewer / 0223261-M
G.8 Declaration of Surplus Property
Approve the disposal and/or auction of surplus property.
Approve disposal and/or auction of identified surplus property.
G.9 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Title 16 (Subdivisions) of the Beaumont Municipal Code 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.
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of Beaumont, California, Amending Title 16 of The Beaumont Municipal Code 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.”
G.10 Termination and Dissolution of Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) of the Eastern Riverside County Interoperable Communications Authority (ERICA) Approval of a resolution to formally conclude the Authority’s operations.
Adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Terminating the Joint Exercise Powers Agreement that Established the Eastern Riverside County Interoperable Communications Authority”.
G.7 Follow-Up Report No. 22 – 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 Fenn
Second by Mayor Voigt
Approved by a unanimous vote.
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”.
H. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
No report, Quorum not met.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J.1 Award of Contract for Manhole Replacement Project (CIP WW-06) Award for construction contract to Gentry General Engineering Inc. for Manhole Replacement Project (CIP WW-06) along First Street.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Council Member Lara
To award and authorize a Public Works Agreement to Gentry General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $72,236.00.
To approve a ten percent (10%) contingency of $7,223.00 for contract change orders and authorize the City Manager to approve contract change orders up to $7,223.00 for a total budget of $79,459.00.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.2 Sponsorship Request – Beaumont Educational Support Team “Night of Stars, Illuminating Futures” This item is brought forth for City Council consideration of a sponsorship request from the Beaumont Educational Support Team (BEST) for the “Night of Stars, Illuminating Futures” fundraising event.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Council Member Fenn
To direct staff to move forward with the Diamond Level sponsorship for the Beaumont Educational Support Team “Night of Stars, Illuminating Futures” event in the amount of $5,000, utilizing unprogrammed funds from the City Council budget.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.3 Sponsorship Request – Mt. San Jacinto College President Roger Schultz Tribute Campaign This item is brought forth for City Council consideration of a sponsorship request associated with the Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) President Roger Schultz Tribute Campaign and related community events in 2026.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Mayor Voigt
To direct staff to program funds to match the donation tier of $5,000.
Noes: Lara
Approved by a 4-1 vote
J.4 Update on the Truck Prohibition Implementation
Provide City Council with an update on the commercial truck prohibition implementation and enforcement efforts.
Consensus to receive and file.
J.5 Stewart Park Update and Discussion
Update to the City Council on the Stewart Park Revitalization Project, including the project timeline, federal grant compliance requirements associated with the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program, current project status, and associated fiscal considerations.
Direction to staff to send a letter to the National Park Services to request the approval to move forward with Phase 1 and allow for 4 weeks for a response before determining to reinstate construction with Phase 1 in May. Request to staff to bring this item back for confirmation of action.
J.6 Adoption of the 2026 Legislative Platform
This report presents the 2026 Legislation Platform for adoption along with a staff recommendation to change from an annual platform to a two-year platform to align with the California State Legislature.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Council Member Fenn
Staff recommends adoption of the 2026 Legislative Platform and; Direction to staff to transition the Annual Legislative Platform to a two-year cycle aligned with the California State Legislature's two-year session.
Approved by a unanimous vote
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
K.1 Legislative Update – March 2026
This item provides an update on legislation introduced during the 2025–2026 California Legislative Session that may impact the City of Beaumont.
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 - February 2026
R. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Bike Rack Implementation (April)
S. COUNCIL REPORTS
Lara – No report
Fenn – Riverside Transit Finance Committee, T-NOW Committee, Gave a report out from Pass Comm.
Martinez – No report
White – No report
Voigt – Rounded out Coffee with the Mayor, Economic Development Committee Meeting and toured a healthcare facility.
T. ADJOURNMENT at 8:03 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 April 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.
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