CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
August 4, 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 Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Ezekwesili Ilopuatife et. al. v. City of Beaumont et. al., Riv. Co. Sup. Ct. Case No. CVRI2105069 Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Fenn
To dismiss the State cross complaint.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
B.2 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. Sup. Ct. Case No. CVRI2500379 No reportable action
B.3 Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) One potential case.
No reportable action
C. ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
REGULAR SESSION
D. CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 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 F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
R. Cabrera - Thanked Council and staff for the installation of the sidewalks on his block.
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 Mayor Pro Tem White
To approve Consent Items G.1 - G.13
Approved by a unanimous vote.
G.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
July 10, 2026
July 17, 2026
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated July 21, 2026
G.3 Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of May 2026 Approve invoices in the amount of $105,526.55.
G.4 Economic Development Business Incentive Program Update
Provide the City Council with an update regarding the implementation and utilization of the City's Economic Development Business Incentive Programs.
I move to receive and file.
G.5 Performance Bond Exoneration for Fairway Canyon Street Improvements Performance Bond Exoneration for Street Improvements associated with Fairway Canyon Tract Map No. 31462-16.
I move to authorize the recording of the Notice of Completion for the street improvements associated with Tract Map No. 31462-16 and accept the completed improvements into the publicly maintained system.
G.6 Offer of Grant Deed and Reservations of Easements Agreement for Portions of Riverside County Flood Control (RCFC) Parcel No. 5180-1 Highland Springs Channel
I move to waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City of Beaumont Authorizing the Mayor to Accept the Grant Deed and Reservation of Easements for Portions of RCFC Parcel No. 5180-1 – Highland Springs Channel for Public Purposes”; Approve the Certificate of Acceptance; and execute the Grant Deed and Reservation of Easements Agreement G.7 Access Agreement with Riverside County Transportation Commission for Placement and Monitoring of a Stream Gage Consideration of an Access Agreement with Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) for the Placement and Monitoring of a Stream Gage to support the Adaptive Management and Mitigation Plan (AMMP). Streambed Gage Project (WW26-10)
I move to approve the real property license agreement with the Riverside County Transportation Commission for the installation and maintenance of the City’s streambed gage project.
G.8 Planning Commission Action Report to the City Council Receive and file the report summarizing the Beaumont Planning Commission’s action on July 22, 2026, including the Commission’s discussion, findings, and formal recommendation to the City Council. The report provides an overview of the Commission’s review, public comments received, and the recommended next steps for Council consideration.
I move to receive and file the report.
G.9 Approve Change Order No. 2 with Southern Contracting Company for On-Call Electrical Services for Wastewater Facilities Approve Change Order No. 2 with Southern Contracting Company to increase the contract amount by $94,500, increasing the total not-to-exceed contract amount from $74,995 to $169,495, and extend the contract term through June 30, 2027.
I move to approve Change Order No. 2 with Southern Contracting Company increasing the contract amount by $94,500, bringing the total contract value to $169,495, extending the contract term through June 30, 2027, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Change Order on behalf of the City.
G.10 Proposed Updates to the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan Priority Order Consider approval of proposed updates to the City’s Strategic Plan to reflect the City Council’s most recent priority-setting direction and establish the recommended order of priority:
(2) Police Department Station; (15) Funding 30 Acre Development; and (4) Animal Shelter Expansion.
I move to approve the proposed updates to the City of Beaumont Strategic Plan.
G.11 Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Offer of Dedication for Public Park and Drainage Purposes Acceptance of Offers of Dedication for Lot 103 of Tract Map No. 31519-1 and Lot 31 of Tract Map No. 31520.
I move to waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City of Beaumont Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Offers of Dedication for Public Park and Drainage Purposes”; and Authorize City staff to record the Certificates of Acceptances of an interest in real property by the City of Beaumont.
G.12 FY 2025-2026 4th Quarter Cash and Investment Report Receive and file the 4th quarter cash and investment report.
I move to receive and file.
G.13 FY2025-2026 4th Quarter Budget Update and Financial Status Report Receive and file a report on the status of the City’s budget and financial status as of June 30, 2026.
I move to receive and file the report on the City’s budget and financial status as of June 30, 2026.
G.14 Request to approve a Three-Year Agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for a Unified Public Safety Data Platform Request approval of a three-year sole-source agreement with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for a unified public safety data platform in an amount not to exceed $204,000, which has been previously approved in the budget.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Mayor Pro Tem White
I move to approve a sole-source agreement with Peregrine Technologies Inc. for a unified public safety data platform in an amount not to exceed $204,000 for the initial three-year term and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any non-substantive amendments.
Approved by a unanimous vote
H. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
Beaumont Youth Council Report Out and City Council Direction No report
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
I.1 Public Hearing to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Beaumont Master Drainage Plan Line 2 Stage 1 Project (CIP 2019-019) in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Beaumont Master Drainage Plan Line 2 Stage 1 Project (Project).
Public Hearing opened at 6:13 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:13 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Fenn
I move to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Beaumont Master Drainage Plan Line 2 Stage 1 Project.
Approved by a unanimous vote
I.2 Consideration of the Beaumont 2026 Sustainability Plan Public Hearing Continuance 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.
Public Hearing opened at 6:15 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:15 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Council Member Martinez
I move to continue the public hearing item regarding the Beaumont 2026 Sustainability Plan to the 2015 Climate Action Plan from tonight’s agenda to a public hearing item of the regularly scheduled meeting of September 1, 2026.
Approved by a unanimous vote
I.3 Public Hearing to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Beaumont Transit Yard Project – Capital Improvement Project No. T25-01 in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Request to continue noticed public hearing for the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigated and Monitoring Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Beaumont Transit Yard located on the southwest corner of 4th Street and Veile Avenue based on a completed Initial Study in compliance with CEQA and NEPA.
Public Hearing opened at 6:16 p.m.
No comments
Public Hearing closed at 6:17 p.m.
Motion by Council Member Fenn
Second by Council Member Lara
I move to continue the scheduled public hearing to August 18, 2026.
Approved by a unanimous vote
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 ED20265-0017 (Tuscano’s Pizza & Pasta) Consideration of a $50,000 forgivable loan under the Downtown Business Attraction and Expansion Program for Application ED2025-0017 to support a qualifying downtown business investment.
Motion by Mayor Voigt
Second by Council Member Fenn
I move to approve the award of a forgivable loan under the Downtown Business Attraction and Expansion Program for Application ED2025-0017 in the amount of $50,000 and find that the forgivable loan serves a valid public purpose by promoting economic development, encouraging private investment, supporting business attraction and expansion, creating and retaining employment opportunities, and activating commercial spaces.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.2 Pennsylvania Grade Separation – Funding Strategy
Discussion regarding the funding strategy for the Pennsylvania Avenue Grade Separation Project, including the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP), additional grant opportunities, current project progress, and ongoing efforts to advance the City’s number one Strategic Plan priority toward construction.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor Voigt
I move to authorize the City Manager to withdraw the Pennsylvania Grade Separation Project from the 2024 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP), and to reapply for the 2026 TCEP cycle.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.3 2026-2031 Economic Development Strategic Plan
Presentation and consideration of the 2026-2031 Economic Development Strategic Plan.
Motion by Mayor Voigt
Second by Council Member Fenn
I move to adopt the 2026-2031 Economic Development Strategic Plan as presented.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.4 Consideration of a Second Amendment to the Placeworks, Inc. Professional Services Agreement Professional Services Agreement for on-call planning and environmental services associated with potential “golden triangle” annexation efforts.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Council Member Lara
I move to approve a second amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks, Inc., increasing the contract by $106,000 for additional environmental planning services.
Approved by a unanimous vote
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
No report
L. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report
M. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Announced upcoming events
N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Voigt – Temporary Skate Park
O. COUNCIL REPORTS
Lara – Thank staff on Touch a Truck, WRCOG,
Fenn – Finance and Audit Committee Meeting,
Martinez – RCA report out
White – Thank staff for Beaumont Nights and Touch a Truck Voigt – Thank staff for Beaumont Nights, first pitch at Storm Event
P. ADJOURNMENT at 7:35 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 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.
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