CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
July 21, 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 5:01 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 Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) One potential case.
Direction to Initiate Litigation
Approved by a unanimous vote
B.2 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) L.L., an individual v. Beaumont Police Department, et. al. U.S. Dist. Ct., Central District of CA, Case No. 5:25-cv-00546-SSS(DTBx) No reportable action
B.3 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 No reportable action
C. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR SESSION
D. CALL TO ORDER at 6:03 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-Pull G.4. for clarification
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
E. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE E.1 Beaumont's American Planning Association, California Chapter, Inland Empire Section Excellence Award The City of Beaumont's Community Development Department, Planning Division was awarded recognition for excellence for the 2026 Zoning Code Update Project.
E.2 Recognition of the City of Beaumont's Approval for Inclusion on the California Risk Reduction Community List (FRRCL) The Community has been designated as a fire risk reduction community for the 2026 list as designated by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. This designation is valid from 07/01/2026 through 06/30/2028.
E.3 Four Seasons Firewise Community Recognition
Recognition of Four Seasons for becoming a Firewise Community.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA).
T. Daniel - Asked Council for a streamlined process for business licensing.
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.4. – Pulled for discussion
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Council Member Lara
To approve items G.1 - G.3 and G.5 - G.17
Approved by a unanimous vote.
G.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
June 5, 2026
June 12, 2026
June 19, 2026
June 26, 2026
July 3, 2026
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated June 16, 2026
G.3 Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of June 2026 Approve invoices in the amount of $91,445.41.
G.5 Notice of Completion for Painting Contract UV Bulb Replacement Project Notice of Completion for Construction Contract C25-148 for painting of UV channels as part of the UV Bulb Replacement Project (CIP WW25-08) at the Wastewater Treatment Plant I move to approve the action and authorize the Mayor to execute the Notice of Completion.
G.6 Approval of Amendment to the CDBG Supplemental Agreement for the Pedestrian Sidewalk Safety Improvement Project Phase Amendment to the Supplemental Agreement with the County of Riverside for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds for the Pedestrian Sidewalk Safety Improvement Project.
I move to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the amendment to the Supplemental Agreement with the County of Riverside for the use of Community Development Block Grant funds for the Pedestrian Sidewalk Safety Improvement Project Phase III; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any future amendments associated with the City’s CDBG allocations for fiscal years 2024 through 2027.
G.7 C26-57 BFK Architecture + Planning – Contract Amendment Amendment of Agreement C26-57 with BFK Architecture + Planning to increase the contract by $1,500 for the production of one photorealistic exterior rendering of the 105 W. 6th Street redevelopment project.
I move to approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement C26-57 with BFK Architecture + Planning to increase the contract by $1,500 for the production of one photorealistic exterior rendering of the 105 W. 6th Street redevelopment project, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
G.8 Planning Commission Action Report
Beaumont Planning Commission report of actions and updates.
Move to receive and file the report.
G.9 Beaumont Library District Lease Agreement - Pass Area Business Hub Consideration of a lease agreement with the Beaumont Library District for office space within the Pass Area Business Hub, a regional business innovation center located at 514 California Avenue.
I move to approve the lease agreement with the Beaumont Library District for office space within the Pass Area Business Hub.
G.10 Vector Resources Contract Amendment II
Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Vector Resources.
I move to approve the purchase change order to Purchase Order No. 25/262492 with Vector Resources for professional services and goods, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $94,131.75, for a revised total amount not-to-exceed $911,261.93 and authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the agreement with Vector Resources and all related documents as listed below.
G.11 Approval of a Cooperation Agreement with the County of Riverside CDBG FY 2027-28 through 2029-30 Approval of a Cooperation Agreement with the County of Riverside for participation in the Community Development Block Grant for Fiscal Years 2027-28, 2028-29, and 2029-30.
I move to adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Beaumont’s participation in the County of Riverside Urban County Program for Fiscal Years 2027-28, 2028-29, and 2029-30; approve the Cooperation Agreement; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any related documents necessary to implement the Agreement; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any related documents necessary to implement the agreement.
G.12 Performance Bond Exoneration for Fairway Canyon Monumentation, Sewer, and Storm Drain Improvements and Augusta at the Fairways Sewer, and Storm Drain Improvements Performance Bond Exoneration for Monumentation, Sewer, and Storm Drain Improvements associated with Fairway Canyon Tract Map No. 31462-16 and Sewer and Storm Drain Improvements associated with Augusta at the Fairways Tract Map Nos. 31462-21, 31462-22, 31462-23, and 31462-26.
I move to adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Beaumont’s participation in the County of Riverside Urban County Program for Fiscal Years 2027-28, 2028-29, and 2029-30; approve the Cooperation Agreement; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any related documents necessary to implement the Agreement; and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any related documents necessary to implement the agreement.
G.13 California’s Opportunity Zone 2.0
Consideration of the City's Recommendation for Designation of an Eligible Census Tract as a California Opportunity Zone 2.0.
I move to approve the recommendation to designate the eligible Beaumont census tract identified in Attachment 2 as the City's recommended California Opportunity Zone 2.0 for submission to the State of California, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit the recommendation and execute all documents necessary to complete the State's Opportunity Zones 2.0 nomination process.
G.14 Approval of a Three-Year Renewal Agreement Between the City of Beaumont and Beaumont Unified School District to provide three School Resource Officers Request to approve a Three-Year Renewal Agreement with the Beaumont Unified School District (BUSD) for the Police Department to provide three School Resource Officers, for a total cost of $2,390,670.
I move that City Council approve an agreement for three School Resource Officers between the City of Beaumont and BUSD in the amount of $2,390,670.
G.15 Consideration of a Billboard Relocation Agreement with AMG Sign Company, Inc Consideration of approval to enter into and execute a billboard relocation agreement between the City and the AMG Sign Company, Inc. authorizing the previously approved but expired relocation of an existing billboard to the site at Highland Springs Avenue.
I move to approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to enter into and execute a billboard relocation agreement with AMG Sign Company, Inc. reauthorizing the previously approved but expired billboard relocation to the site at Highland Springs Avenue and the I-10 freeway, subject to the applicant’s at‑risk/hold harmless undertaking for any activities conducted prior to formal permit issuance.
G.16 Adopt Resolution of the City Council Ordering the Collection of Weed Abatement Charges and Directing the County Auditor to Collect Such Fees on the Tax Rolls
Approval of resolution to direct the County Auditor to collect weed abatement charges on the tax rolls.
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Ordering the Collection of Weed Abatement Charges and Directing the County Auditor to Collect Such Fees on the Tax Rolls.” G.17 City Manager Quarterly Report of Purchases and Contract Awards FY26 Quarter 4 City Manager Quarterly Report of Purchases and Contract Awards pursuant to Beaumont Municipal Code Sections 3.01.030(B), 3.01.040(B), and 3.01.05(B).
I move to receive and file.
G.4 Declaration of Surplus Property - Vehicles
Approve the disposal and/or auction of surplus property.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Council Member Lara
I move to declare the vehicles listed with the exception of the freightliner in Attachment A as surplus property and authorize staff to dispose of said property in accordance with the City’s Municipal Code Section 3.03.010.
Approved by a unanimous vote
H. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
No report
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
I.1 Public Hearing – Placement of Delinquent Solid Waste Handling Services Charges on the Riverside County Auditor Property Tax Rolls Adoption of a Resolution to place the delinquent service charges on the Riverside County Property Tax Roll of the identified parcels.
Public Hearing opened at 6:25 p.m.
T. Daniels - Asked for more information on past due notices.
Public Hearing closed at 6:27 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor Voigt
I move to waive the full reading, and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, Approving the Collection of Delinquent Solid Waste Handling Service Charges and the Property Tax Roll".
Approved by a unanimous vote
I.2 Public Hearing to Consider the Placement of Delinquent Sewer Service Charges on Property Tax Roll Pursuant to City of Beaumont Municipal Code Section 13.08.370 and 13.08.380, Resolution 2013-06 and Health and Safety Code section 5470 et seq., the City may collect delinquent fees or charges for commercial, single family residential, and multifamily residential sewer services on the property tax roll for those premises.
Public Hearing opened at 6:35 p.m.
T. Daniels - Would like additional information on past due tenant accounts.
Public Hearing closed at 6:37 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Fenn
I move to waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont, California, Authorizing the submittal of delinquent sewage service fees and charges to the Riverside County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector for recordation as special assessments on the 2026-2027 tax roll against the properties identified in the report”.
Approved by a unanimous vote
I.3 Public Hearing for the First Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan Resolution to amend the adopted five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
Public Hearing opened at 6:46 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:46 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Mayor Voigt
I move to 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 2027-2031” and approve the Budget Adjustment.
Approved by a unanimous vote
I.4 Public Hearing on Vacancies to Comply with Assembly Bill 2561 Receive and file a report regarding City staffing vacancies, hiring and retention efforts, and workforce trends in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561) Public Hearing opened at 6:51 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:52 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Martinez
I move to receive and file the 2026 report regarding City staffing vacancies, hiring and retention efforts and workforce trends in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561).
Approved by a unanimous vote
J. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J.1 Proposed Refunding of Outstanding Bonds
Authorize the refunding of outstanding Community Facilities District bonds to reduce borrowing costs and provide savings to affected property owners without extending the existing bond terms or impacting the City’s General Fund.
Mayor Voigt recused herself on this item due to residing in one of the improvement areas.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Mayor Pro Tem White
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont acting as legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 93-1, authorizing the issuance of Special Tax Refunding Bonds and taking other actions in connection therewith” and recess the City Council meeting.
Approved by 4-0 vote
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Mayor Pro Tem White
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont acting as legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2016-1, authorizing the issuance of Special Tax Refunding Bonds and taking other actions in connection therewith” and recess the City Council meeting.
Approved by 4-0 vote
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Council Member Lara
Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont acting as legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2016-2, authorizing the issuance of Special Tax Refunding Bonds and taking other actions in connection therewith” and recess the City Council meeting.
Approved by 4-0 vote
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Council Member Martinez
Convene a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Beaumont Public Improvement Authority and waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Beaumont Public Improvement Authority, Riverside County, California, authorizing the issuance of its Local Agency Refunding Bonds, in one or more series, in an aggregate principal amount of not-to-exceed forty-two million five hundred thousand dollars ($42,500,000) and approving certain documents and taking other actions in connection therewith” and adjourn the Board Meeting and reconvene the City Council meeting.
Approved by 4-0 vote
J.2 Award of PSA for Wastewater Master Plan Update (CIP WW26-05) Award a Professional Services Agreement to Webb Associates for the Wastewater Master Plan Update (CIP WW26-05).
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Fenn
I move to approve the award of a Professional Services Agreement to Albert A. Webb Associates not to exceed $263,780 for an initial one-year term to complete the WWMP Update, with two optional one-year extensions for continued support per BMC 302.070 and to approve a ten percent (10%) contingency of $26,378 for contract amendments and authorize the City Manager to approve amendments up to $26,378 for a total budget of $290,158 Approved by a unanimous vote
J.3 Public Works Agreement for the Construction of the FY26 Annual Citywide Street Rehabilitation and Maintenance – Capital Improvement Project No. R26-01 Award a Public Works Agreement to Matich Corporation (Contractor) in the amount of $3,428,547 for the construction of the FY 25/26 Annual Citywide Street Rehabilitation and Maintenance (Project)
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Mayor Voigt
I move to approve a Public Works Agreement with Matich Corporation in the amount of $3,428,547.50, and approve a ten percent (10%) contingency of $342,855 for a total amount not to exceed $3,771,402.50 and Authorize the City Manager to sign off on any proceeding contract change orders within the authorized contingency Approved by a unanimous vote
J.4 Grant Agreement for the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Program (ORLP) - Stewart Park Approval of a grant agreement with the California Department of Parks and Recreation for Phase II improvements at Stewart Park.
Items J.4 and J.5 were taken in 1 motion
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Council Member Lara
I move to approve the Grant Contract with the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Stewart Park Renovation Project, Project No. 06-01908, in an amount not to exceed $2,508,941.00, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and related documents and amendments Approved by a unanimous vote
J.5 Placeworks, Inc. Amendment No. 4
Approve an amendment to the existing contract with Placeworks, Inc. to prepare the final plans and specifications for Stewart Park Phase 2 – Capital Improvement Project (CIP) P-10 Stewart Park.
I move to approve the fourth amendment to the Agreement with Placeworks, Inc. to prepare the final plans and specifications for Stewart Park Phase 2 in the amount of $161,817, for a total contract cost of $992,788, approve a ten percent (10%) contingency of $16,182 for a total amount not to exceed $1,008,970, and authorize the City Manager to execute additional contract amendments within the approved contingency amount.
J.6 Award of Contract to Kodiak Painting, Inc. for the City-Wide Facility Painting Project Approval of a Public Works Contract with Kodiak Painting, Inc. for City-wide facility painting services at the Beaumont Police Station, Police Station Annex, and Albert Chatigny Community Recreation Center.
Motion by Mayor Voigt
Second by Council Member Fenn
I move to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Public Works Contract with Kodiak Painting, Inc. for the City-Wide Facility Painting Project in the amount of $73,000, authorize a project contingency of $7,300 (10%), for a total authorized project amount not to exceed $80,300, and authorize the City Manager to approve and execute change orders within the approved contingency amount
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.7 Amendment to the Sports Field Policy Handbook
Consideration of amendments to the Sports Field Policy Handbook to establish rental rates for synthetic turf fields, designate Community Parks as non-reservable facilities, and incorporate administrative updates related to field operations and reservations.
Motion by Mayor Voigt
Second by Council Member Martinez
Approve the amended Sports Field Policy Handbook.
J.8 Adoption of Uniform Compensation Plan and Reclassification of Current Positions Uniform Compensation Plan update to reflect the position title changes recommended by Evergreen as part of the classification and compensation study.
Motion by Council Member Martinez
Second by Council Member Lara
I move to approve the attached Uniform Compensation Plan with the recommended position classification changes.
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 ATTORNEY REPORT
No Report
P. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Announced Upcoming Events
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
· Report on datacenters and if our code addresses them
R. COUNCIL REPORTS
Lara – Attended coffee with a cop
Fenn – Thanked staff for the successful 4th of July event and gave a report out from RTA Martinez – Thanked staff for the successful events.
White – Thanked staff for the successful 4th of July event and the ongoing Beaumont Nights Voigt – Thanked staff for the successful events and the newly painted crosswalks. Thanked everyone for the successful 4th of July event. Report out from EDC and meeting with Ochoa-Bogh.
S. ADJOURNMENT at 8:31 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 August 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.
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