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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
April 7, 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 4:31 p.m.
Present: Mayor Voigt, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Fenn, Council Member Lara Mayor Pro Tem White at 4:32 p.m.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
No comments
B.1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: Property described as 660 North Beaumont Avenue - APN Number: 418-074-016 in Beaumont, CA.
Agency Negotiator: City Manager or their designee
Negotiating Parties: City of Beaumont as potential buyer and Doris E. Casey as owner Under negotiation: Price and Terms
No reportable action.
B.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Six Potential Cases.
No reportable action.
B.3 Public Employee Appointment / Employment
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
No discussion
Item B.4 and B.5 to be discussed after open session.
C. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR SESSION
D. CALL TO ORDER at 6:09 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-J.3. & J.4. pulled and to be brought back April 21 Conflict of Interest Disclosure
E. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE E.1 Riverside County Innovation Month Proclamation
E.2 National Pickleball Month Proclamation
E.3 Dispatch Appreciation Week Proclamation
E.4 National Property & Evidence Professionals Appreciation Week F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
S. Aguilar-Martinez - On behalf of the BEST board, they thanked Council for their sponsorship.
R. Berg - Asked about enforcement of e-bikes and golf carts on the street.
C. Carrillo - Representing Toastmasters shared their mission and new meeting dates and times.
M. Covert - Representing Toastmasters shared information on the program and their upcoming open house.
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:
March 03, 2026
March 13, 2026
March 20, 2026
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated March 17, 2026.
G.3 Consideration of a Resolution Approving the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports and Authorizing Their Submission to the State of California To consider a resolution approving the 2025 annual progress reports for the 2040 Beaumont General Plan and the 2021-2029 Sixth Cycle Housing Element and authorizing their submission to the State of California.
Adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Approving the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports and Authorizing their Submission to the State of California.”
G.4 Consideration of a Long-Term Revocable Encroachment Permit Agreement (1085 Palm Avenue) To consider approval of a Long-term Revocable Encroachment Permit Agreement between the City of Beaumont and the owner of a single-family residence located at 1085 Palm Avenue. The Agreement would authorize the property owner to maintain an existing split-rail fence constructed within the public right-of-way fronting the residence.
Approve the proposed Long-term Revocable Encroachment Permit Agreement between the City and the subject property owner; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City; and Authorize the City manager or designee to record the executed Agreement with the County Recorder for identification on title.
G.5 Approval of a Lease Agreement with Congressman Raul Ruiz for Pass Area Biz Hub – 514 California Avenue Consideration of lease agreement with Congressman Raul Ruiz for office space within the Pass Area Biz Hub, a regional business innovation center located at 514 California Avenue.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the lease agreement with Congressman Raul Ruiz for the use of office space within the Pass Area Biz Hub.
G.6 State of California Transportation Development Act Triennial Performance Audit Results for Fiscal Years 2022-2024 Receive and file the State of California Transportation Development Act (TDA) Triennial Performance Audit for Beaumont Transit covering Fiscal Years 2022-2024.
Receive and file.
G.7 Acceptance of Dedication of Parcel – Middle Oak Valley Lift Station Request for City Council acceptance of dedication of an easement for the Middle Oak Valley Lift Station (Lot D of Tract Map 31462-17).
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Accepting Parcel for Middle Oak Valley Lift Station (Lot D as Shown on Tract Map No. 31462-17, Recorded in Book 504 of Parcel Maps, In Pages 6-10, Inclusive, Riverside County Records).” G.8 Improvement Agreement and Security for Tentative Tract Map 38879, Baldwin Ranch, Street and Sewer Improvements Improvement Agreement and Security for Street and Sewer Improvements for Tentative Tract Map 38879, Baldwin Ranch, TM2023-0012, located on the northwest corner of 11th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Accept Security Agreement and Performance and Payment Bonds for (Project / Bond number / Improvement):
· TM2023-0012 / 024291050 / Street
· TM2023-0012 / 024291051 / Sewer
G.9 Performance Bond Exoneration for Fairway Canyon Monumentation Improvements Performance Bond Exoneration for Monumentation Improvements associated with Fairway Canyon Parcel Map No. 38090 and Tract Map Nos. 31462-20, 31462-24, and 31462-25.
Authorize City staff to issue a Bond Exoneration Letter for Performance and Payment Bonds for (Project / Performance Bond Number / Improvement / Maintenance Bond Number):
· Parcel Map No. 38090 / R01241230 / Monumentation / N/A · Tract Map No. 31462-20 / R01273951 / Monumentation / N/A · Tract Map No. 31462-24 / R01273950 / Monumentation / N/A · Tract Map No. 31462-25 / R01273939 / Monumentation / N/A G.10 Boys and Girls Club CDBG Subrecipient Agreement
Consideration of approval of a Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Beaumont and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Gorgonio Pass for the administration of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to support the Camp Kids program serving low- and moderate-income youth in the Beaumont community.
Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Gorgonio Pass for the administration of CDBG public service funds, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any amendments, reimbursement requests, and other related documents necessary to implement the agreement.
G.11 Authorization of Release of Bond Proceeds for Fairway Canyon CFD No. 2023-1 Authorization of Release of Bond Proceeds – Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (Fairway Canyon), Improvement Area No. 1 & Improvement Area No.2.
Authorize the Interim Finance Director to submit the Trustee Notification and Written Requisition for the disbursement of CFD No. 2023-1 Special Tax Bond proceeds in the total amount of $50,000 for reimbursement of CFD Deposit from IA-2.
G.12 Beaumont Police Department Specialized Equipment Inventory and Fiscal Impact Report 2026 Per Government Code § 7072, cities are required to submit an annual report to its governing body regarding military equipment (specialized equipment) as dictated by Assembly Bill AB481.
Receive and file.
G.13 Approval of Conveyance Agreement for Retired Police K-9 Murph The Police Department is requesting to approve a conveyance agreement authorizing the transfer of ownership of retired Police K-9 Murph to his former handler, Sergeant Christopher Crews.
Approve the conveyance agreement authorizing the transfer of retired Police K-9 Murph to Sergeant Christopher Crews, or, if declined, to another qualified individual approved by the Police Department
H. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
No report
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 Business Attraction and Expansion Program Grant – Application ED2025-0015 Approve a $50,000 loan/grant under the Downtown Business Attraction and Expansion Program for Application ED2025-0015 to support a qualifying downtown business investment.
Motion by Mayor Voigt
Second by Council Member Lara
To approve the award of a loan/grant under the Downtown Business Attraction and Expansion Program for Application ED2025-0015 in the amount of $50,000 and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary agreements and related documents.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.2 Establishing a Minimum Savings Threshold and Eliminating the Escalating Debt Structure on Certain CFD Bonds Staff is seeking Direction from City Council on Establishing a Minimum Savings Threshold and Eliminating the Escalating Debt Structure on Certain CFD Bonds.
Direction to maintain the established savings thresholds to consider in determining which CFD refunding to pursue and to bring back to Council for ultimate approval to proceed.
J.3 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 1, Baldwin Ranch, into Community Facilities District No. 2025-M (Maintenance Services) The proposed action initiates the annexation of Tax Zone 1 into Community Facilities District No. 2025-M (“CFD No. 2025-M”). CFD No. 2025-M allows for the levy of special taxes on parcels of taxable property for the purpose of providing the ongoing maintenance of public improvements. Adoption of the Resolution of Intention declares the City’s intent to annex Tax Zone 1 into CFD No. 2025-M, authorize the levy of special taxes therein, and schedules a public hearing for June 2, 2026, to consider final annexation of the Tax Zone and related proceedings.
Item tabled to the April 21, 2026, City Council meeting.
J.4 Resolution of Intention for Annexation No. 1, Baldwin Ranch, into Community Facilities District No. 2025-S (Public Services) The proposed action initiates the annexation of territory into Community Facilities District No. 2025-S (“CFD No. 2025-S”). CFD No. 2025-S allows for the levy of special taxes on parcels of taxable property to provide, among others, police protection services (including but not limited to criminal justice services), fire protection and suppression services, and paramedic services.
Item tabled to the April 21, 2026, City Council meeting.
J.5 Beaumont Transit Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) Update Provide an update on Beaumont on the Move, the City’s Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) of Beaumont Transit.
Consensus to receive and file.
J.6 Contract for Investment Advisor and Portfolio Management Services Approval of a five-year contract with Chandler Asset Management, Inc. for investment advisory and portfolio management services.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Fenn
Approve a five-year contract with Chandler Asset Management, Inc. to perform investment advisor and portfolio management services with options for two one-year extensions.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.7 Authorize Employment Contract with City Manager
Review and authorize the Mayor to sign the employment agreement with Christopher Boatman, appointing him to the position of City Manager.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Martinez
Authorize the employment agreement with Christopher Boatman for City Manager and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.8 Adoption of a Policy in the Event of a Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Public Meetings Consideration of adopting a policy to comply with Senate Bill 707 (2025) pertaining to events that prevent the public from remotely attending public meetings due to disruption of telephonic or internet services.
Motion by Mayor Voigt
Second by Council Member Fenn
To approve the attached policy for immediate implementation.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.9 Request to Approve a Three-Year Agreement with Flock Safety to Implement a Drone First Responder (DFR) Program Request to approve a three-year agreement with Flock Group, DBA Flock Safety, to implement a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program to enhance emergency response, improve officer safety,
and provide real-time situational awareness during calls for service.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor Voigt
To approve the three-year agreement with Flock Safety for the implementation of a Drone First Responder (DFR) program, for a total cost of $900,000; and Approve the Police Department to incorporate the years two and three costs to each respective budget year.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.10 Notice of Completion (NOC) for Sanitary Sewer Overflow Project and Tukwet Channel Stabilization Project Notice of Completion (NOC) for Sanitary Sewer Overflow Project and Tukwet Channel Stabilization Project.
Motion to approve J.10 and J.11 action items together.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Fenn
To authorize the Mayor, or their designee, to execute a Notice of Completion for filing with the respective agencies.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.11 Final Report No. 23 – Termination of Local State of Emergency - Sewer Mainline Failure and Emergency Repairs in Fairway Canyon Completion of emergency repairs to the Fairway Canyon sewer mainline failure and termination of the Local Emergency.
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Terminating the Declaration of a Local Emergency and Authorizing the City Manager to Take Necessary Action”.
Staff recommends that the City Council terminate the Local Emergency.
J.12 Proposed Updates to the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan
This item is being brought forward to discuss proposed updates to the City’s Strategic Plan to reflect changes in project status, funding availability, and project management as the City prepares for the FY 2026/27 Adopted Budget. Staff is seeking City Council direction on how best to address completed projects, projects with funding reassignments, and capital improvement projects that currently lack construction funding within the Strategic Plan.
Motion by Mayor Voigt
Second by Council Member Martinez
Approved the proposed updates to the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan or; Provide staff with direction on the updates to make additional changes to the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.13 Approval of Requisition for Fire Services – Riverside County Fire Department Approval of a requisition in the amount of $6,800,000 to fund fire protection services provided by the Riverside County Fire Department for Quarters 2 through 4 of Fiscal Year 2025/26.
Mayor Voigt recused on this item due to her spouse being employed by CalFire.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Fenn
Approve a requisition in the amount of $6,800,000 for fire services provided by the Riverside County Fire Department; and Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary documents to process payment in accordance with the Cooperative Agreement.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
J.14 Consent to Sublease – Verizon Wireless (Vertical Bridge) to T-Mobile at Palmer Lift Station This item is to provide consent to Vertical Bridge on behalf of Verizon, to sublease to T-Mobile on the cell tower located at 11250 Palmer Avenue, Beaumont, CA 92223.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Mayor Pro Tem White
Approve Verizon Wireless’ request, represented by Vertical Bridge, to sublease space at the Palmer Lift Station communications facility to T-Mobile West, LLC, and; Authorize the Mayor to execute the Consent to Sublease letter.
Approved by a unanimous vote
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
No report
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 Quorum check for May 19, 2026, City Council Meeting Direction to cancel the May 19, 2026, City Council Meeting due to lack of quorum.
R. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Donation Policy (May)
· Emergency Operations (June)
· Policy of ebikes in parks
S. COUNCIL REPORTS
Lara - WRCOG, EB Squad/Parks and Rec
Fenn - Transportation Now, RTA
Martinez - Chamber Installation Dinner, Gave a report out from RCA White - Chamber Installation Dinner
Voigt - Cal Cities Policy Subcommittee report out
Adjournment to Closed Session at 8:07 p.m.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING CLOSED SESSION
B.4 Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title: Interim City Manager / Deputy City Manager
B.5 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
Agency designated representatives: Council Members Mike Lara and Julio Martinez.
Unrepresented Employee: Deputy City Manager.
T. ADJOURNMENT at 8:07 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 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted. 1 image1.jpg