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CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
June 16, 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 4:41 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) City of Beaumont v. Simon Liarts et. al. Riv. Co. Superior Court Case No. CVRI2500379 No reportable action
B.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Arlene Burrows v. City of Beaumont, Riv. Co. Superior Court Case No. CVRI2500544 No reportable action
B.3 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Pravin A. Travedi v. City of Beaumont et. al. Riv. Co. Superior Court Case No. CVMV2511722 Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Mayor Voigt
To defend the action to pursue litigation.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
B.4 Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
City Designated Representative: Administrative Services Director Kari Mendoza or her designee.
Employee Organizations:
Police Managers
SEIU
Police Officers Association
Managers/Professional/Technical
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor Voigt
To approve MOUs with SEIU and the POA
Approved by a unanimous vote.
B.5 Conference with Legal Counsel – Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) – Deciding Whether to Initiate Litigation Two (2) potential cases
No reportable action.
C. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR SESSION
D. CALL TO ORDER at 6:01 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 National Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation
F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
D. Emery - Announced upcoming Rotary Event.
T. Rossetti - Spoke regarding concerns with property at 635 American Ave
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.
G.5 - Pulled for discussion
G.13 - Pulled for discussion
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Council Member Fenn
To approve Items G.1 - G.4, G.6, G.7, G.9, G.10, G.11, G.12, G.14 Approved by a unanimous vote
G.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
May 8, 2026 Warrants
May 15, 2026 Warrants
May 22, 2026 Warrants
May 29, 2026 Warrants
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated June 2, 2026
G.3 April 2026 Washington DC Trip Recap
Receive and File report recapping the recent April 19-23, 2026, trip to Washington DC attended by our Mayor, Mayor Protem and City staff in an effort to advocate and obtain federal assistance for a number of significant projects in need of funds.
Receive and file.
G.4 ICSC Las Vegas 2026
Report out on the ICSC Las Vegas 2026 trade show.
Receive and file.
G.5 Direction to Prepare an Ordinance Regulating Digital Billboard Outdoor Advertising for Planning Commission Review Summary of digital billboard survey presentation, technology and market trends workshop, and recommendation to direct staff to conduct public outreach and prepare an ordinance regulating digital billboard outdoor advertising.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor Voigt
Receive and file the summary of the digital billboard survey and workshop; and Direct staff to conduct additional public outreach and prepare a draft ordinance regulating digital billboards for outdoor advertising, including potential economic development components.
Approved by a unanimous vote
G.6 Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Offer of Dedication for Park Purposes and Approve a Park Dedication Agreement between the City of Beaumont and Meritage Homes of California for Sorenstam Park (APN 422-280-025) Acceptance of Sorenstam Park from Meritage Homes and approval of the associated Park Dedication Agreement.
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City of Beaumont Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Offer of Dedication for Park Purposes,” Approve the Park Dedication Agreement between the City of Beaumont and Meritage Homes of California for Sorenstam Park and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, and
Authorize City staff to record the Certificate of Acceptance of an interest in real property by the City of Beaumont.
G.7 Performance Bond Exoneration for Augusta at the Fairways Monumentation Improvements and Sundance Sewer Improvements Performance Bond Exoneration for Monumentation Improvements associated with Augusta at the Fairways Tract Map Nos. 31462-21, and 31462-22, and for Sewer Improvements associated with Sundance Tract Map No. 37428.
Authorize staff to record a Notice of Completion; and,
Accept the improvements into the publicly maintained system.
G.8 Acceptance of Public Improvements and Exoneration of Maintenance Bonds For Olivewood Sewer Improvements Acceptance of public improvements and maintenance bond exoneration for sewer improvements associated with Olivewood Tract Map Nos. 27971-1, 27971-9, 27971-10, 27971-11 and 27971-12.
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. 27971-1 / 1001053558-M / Sewer Improvements · Tract Map No. 27971-9 / LICX1984296 / Sewer Improvements · Tract Map No. 27971-10 / LICX1984297 / Sewer Improvements · Tract Map No. 27971-11 / LICX1983063 / Sewer Improvements · Tract Map No. 27971-12 / LICX1984298 / Sewer Improvements Item tabled.
G.9 Second Reading of Ordinance Authorizing Levy of Special Tax of Community Facilities District No. 2025-M (Maintenance Services), Annexation No. 1, Baldwin Ranch Levy of special taxes for the purpose of providing certain services associated with the maintenance of public improvements.
Waive the full reading and adopt by Title Only, “Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Amending Ordinance No. 1198 and Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year 2025/2026 to Pay the Annual Costs of the Maintenance and Servicing of Street Lights, Parks, Parkways, Streets, Roads, and Open Space, the Operation and Maintenance of Storm Drainage Systems, a Reserve Fund for Capital Replacement, and Administrative Expenses with Respect to City of Beaumont Community Facilities District No. 2025-M, Annexation No. 1, for Maintenance Services.”
G.10 FY 26/27 Solid Waste Refuse Rate Adjustment
Receive and file notice of Waste Management refuse rate adjustment for Residential and Commercial waste collection services.
Receive and file.
G.11 Encouraged Participation in Meetings
Reasonable efforts of outreach pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.4 Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Determining Reasonable Efforts to Encourage Public Participation in Meetings Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.4”.
G.12 Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to Be Held on November 3, 2026 Notice of Holding a General Municipal Election.
Waive the full reading and approve by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont California, Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held in the City on November 3, 2026, for the Election of Certain Officers of the City as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities and Requesting the Registrar of Voters of the County of Riverside to Conduct Said Election.” G.13 Authorize the City Manager to Sign Service Agreement with AXON Enterprises for Police Dispatching AI Software Request to authorize the City Manager to sign a service agreement with Axon Enterprise for Prepared AI Dispatching Software.
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Council Member Fenn
To authorize the City Manager to negotiate terms and conditions, then sign the service agreement with Axon Enterprise for Prepared AI Dispatching Software.
Approved by a unanimous vote
G.14 Authorize Changes to the Uniform Compensation Plan Adjustment to the Finance Director salary range based on classification and compensation study finding.
Approved the amended Uniform Compensation Plan.
J. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J.6 Request City Council to Approve the Memorandums of Understanding between the City of Beaumont and the Police Management Unit and the Managers/Professional/Technical as Individuals Establishing the term and conditions of the MOUs for a period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Martinez
To authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU between the City of Beaumont and Police Management Unit and the Managers/Professional/Technical as Individuals.
Approved by a unanimous vote
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
I.1 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Adoption of Gann Limit, City-Wide Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Adoption of the Gann Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, the Citywide Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and (3) the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 through 2030-2031.
Public Hearing opened at 6:25 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:25 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Council Member Lara
To waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Approving the Appropriation Limit for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year,” and Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Adopting an operating Budget of Expenditures for the Period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027,” and
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Adopting a Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2026/2027-2030/2031 and Related Prior Year CIP Project List.” and
Approve FY2026-2027 Requisition List.
Approved by a unanimous vote
H. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
No report
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
I.2 Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the 2026 Beaumont Sustainability Plan Request to continue a duly noticed public hearing to consider a resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California adopting the 2026 Beaumont Sustainability Plan as an update to the 2015 Climate Action Plan and an Addendum to Elevate Beaumont 20240 General Plan Program EIR.
Motion by Mayor Voigt
Second by Council Member Fenn
Staff recommends that the City Council continue the scheduled public hearing to a date certain of August 4, 2026.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J. ACTION ITEMS
J.1 Annual Resolution to Place the Levy of Special Taxes for Community Facilities Districts on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Riverside County Tax Roll The approval of this item will allow the Riverside County Auditor-Controller to levy and collect special taxes for the City’s Community Facilities Districts for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Motion by Mayor Voigt
Second by Council Member Lara
To aaive the full reading and adopt by title only “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Levying the Special Tax in Community Facilities Districts No. 93-1, 2016-1, 2016-2, 2016-3, 2016-4, 2018-1, 2019-1, 2021-1, 2023-1, 2025-1, 2025-M, and 2025-S and Directing the County Auditor to Collect the Same on the Tax Rolls (93-1, 2016-1, 2016-2, 2016-3, 2016-4, 2018-1, 2019-1, 2021-1, 2023-1, 2025-1, 2025-M, and 2025-S).” Approved by a unanimous vote
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Martinez
(Fenn recusal) Waive the full reading and adopt by title only “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Levying the Special Tax in Community Facilities Districts No. 93-1 (IA 14 and 14B) and Directing the County Auditor to Collect the Same on the Tax Rolls (IA 14 and 14B).” Approved by a 4-0 vote
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor Voigt
(Martinez recusal) Waive the full reading and adopt by title only “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Levying the Special Tax in Community Facilities Districts No. 93-1 (IA 9) and Directing the County Auditor to Collect the Same on the Tax Rolls (IA 9).” Approved by a 4-0 vote
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Council Member Fenn
(Voigt recusal) Waive the full reading and adopt by title only “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Levying the Special Tax in Community Facilities Districts No. 93-1 (IA 8E) and Directing the County Auditor to Collect the Same on the Tax Rolls (IA 8E).” Approved by a 4-0 vote
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor Voigt
(White recusal) Waive the full reading and adopt by title only “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Levying the Special Tax in Community Facilities Districts No. 93-1 (IA 18) and Directing the County Auditor to Collect the Same on the Tax Rolls (IA 18)” Approved by a 4-0 vote
J.2 FY 2026/2027 Local Responsibility Area Wildland Protection Reimbursement Agreement – CAL FIRE Consideration of a Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Wildland Protection Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Beaumont and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for wildland fire protection services within designated Local Responsibility Area wildland zones located within the City limits.
To avoid the appearance of conflict, Mayor Voigt recused on this item.
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Council Member Lara
To approve the FY 2026/2027 Local Responsibility Area Wildland Protection Reimbursement Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) in an amount not to exceed $62,525.06; and
Approve the associated requisition and authorize staff to complete the necessary procurement and budgetary actions related to the agreement; and Authorize the Mayor Pro Tem to execute the FY 2026/2027 Local Responsibility Area Wildland Protection Reimbursement Agreement on behalf of the City.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
J.3 Approval of the FY 2026/2027 Fire Protection Agreement – County of Riverside Fire Department Consideration of a Fire Protection Agreement for fire protection and emergency response services from the County of Riverside Fire Department.
To avoid the appearance of conflict, Mayor Voigt recused on this item.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Fenn
To authorize the Mayor Pro Tem to execute the Fire Services Agreement with the County of Riverside Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $10,053,935 for an initial term of one (1) year;
Approve the associated requisition and authorize staff to complete the necessary procurement and budgetary actions related to the agreement; and Authorize the City Manager to exercise a one (1) year renewal option through written notice to the County of Riverside Fire Department, subject to Council-approved funding and satisfactory service performance.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
J.4 Formation of an Ad Hoc Sponsorship and Donation Committee This item seeks City Council direction regarding the establishment of a Sponsorship and Donation Committee to review and provide recommendations on proposed updates to the City's Donation and Sponsorship Policy.
Establish an Ad Hoc Sponsorship and Donation Committee to work collaboratively with City staff to develop proposed updates to the City's Donation and Sponsorship Policy, which shall automatically dissolve without further action by the City Council upon Council consideration of the proposed policy updates; and Appoint two City Council members to serve on the Ad Hoc Sponsorship and Donation Committee.
Consensus to appoint Council Member Lara and Mayor Voigt.
J.5 Authorize Interim Deputy City Manager Employment Contract Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with Interim Deputy City Manager Kari Mendoza.
Motion by Mayor Voigt
Second by Council Member Fenn
To approve the employment agreement with Kari Mendoza for Interim Deputy City Manager and authorize the City Manager to sign the agreement.
Approved by a unanimous vote
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
K.1 Legislative Update – June 2026
This report serves as a legislative update for state legislative activity during the 2025–26 legislative session.
Consensus to receive and file.
L. CITY TREASURER REPORT
No Report
M. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No Report
N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Announced upcoming events and outgoing City magazine.
O. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· E-bike Ordinance Update
P. COUNCIL REPORTS
Lara – Congratulations to Ms. Mendoza, Appreciation to PW for sidewalks move up Fenn – RCTC Finance Committee, TNOW, Pass Con Meeting,
Martinez – Cal Cities Environmental Committee,
White – RCTC, Beaumont Nights,
Voigt – Taxation & Revenue Cal Cities,
Q. ADJOURNMENT at 7:19 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 July 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.
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