CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
MINUTES
August 18, 2026
Closed Session: 5:00 PM Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM
550 E. Sixth Street, Beaumont, CA
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REGULAR SESSION
A. CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Voigt, Mayor Pro Tem White, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Fenn, Council Member Lara
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Adjustments to the Agenda
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
E. ANNOUNCEMENTS / RECOGNITION / PROCLAMATIONS / CORRESPONDENCE E.1 Swearing in of Officer Mendoza and Promotion of Officer McGrath F. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
C. Peters - Expressed concerns regarding his late fees on his Waste Management account.
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 Fenn
Second by Council Member Lara
To approve the Consent Calendar
Approved by a unanimous vote.
G.1 Ratification of Warrants
Ratify Warrants dated:
July 24, 2026
July 31, 2026
G.2 Approval of Minutes
Approve Minutes dated August 4, 2026.
G.3 Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of July Approve invoices in the amount of $72,803.64.
G.4 Receive and File Report of the FY2025-2026 Senate Bill 1205 Annual Inspection Report of Certain Occupancies I move to receive and file the fiscal year 2025-2026 annual inspection report of certain occupancies pursuant to the State of California Health and Safety Code.
G.5 Resolution Authorizing a Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement to Receive Federally Forfeited Assets from Adjudicated Criminal Cases Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of Police to sign a Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement allowing the City to receive federally forfeited assets from adjudicated criminal cases pursuant to the Federal Equitable Sharing Program.
I move that City Council waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Authorizing the Mayor and the Chief of Police to Execute a Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement.
G.6 Offer of a Grant Deed for a Portion of Lot 89, Tract 31468-3, commonly referred to as Cherry Channel Offer of a Grant Deed for a Portion of Lot 89, Tract 31468-3, within the Sundance Community, for use as a drainage channel referred to as the Cherry 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 for a Portion of Lot 89 of Tract 31468-3 for Public Purposes”; Approve the Certificate of Acceptance; and record the Grant Deed documents with the Riverside County Clerk Recorder’s Office
G.7 Offer of Dedication for Public Street and Public Utility Purposes Offer of Dedication for public right-of-way associated with the McClure Industrial project, between Viele Avenue and Grace Street (Plot Plan PP2020-0317).
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 Offer of Dedication for a Strip of Land Along First Street for Public Street and Public Utility Purposes”; Approve the Certificate of Acceptance; and record the Offer of Dedication documents with the Riverside County Clerk Recorder’s Office
H. YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT
Beaumont Youth Council Report Out and City Council Direction Application period is open through August 25th.
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 Transit Yard Project – Capital Improvement Project No. T25-01 in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigated and Monitoring Reporting Program 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 6:16 p.m.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem White
Second by Council Member Lara
I move to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigated and Monitoring Reporting Program for the Beaumont Transit Yard Project.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J. ACTION ITEMS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
J.1 Introduction to Chandler Asset Management, Inc.
Introduction of Chandler Asset Management, Inc. as the City’s new investment advisor and an opportunity for the firm to provide a brief overview of its services and team.
Motion by Mayor Voigt
Second by Council Member Martinez
I move to receive and file the report.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.2 Interim Animal Sheltering Services Contract and an Agreement for Architectural Services for the Design of a City-Operated Animal Shelter Consider approval of a one-year interim animal sheltering services agreement with Haven Pet Center and an agreement with Higginson Architects, Inc. for architectural and engineering design of a municipal animal shelter within Building E.
Motion by Mayor Voigt
Second by Council Member Fenn
I move to approve a one-year agreement with Haven Pet Center for interim animal sheltering services in an amount not to exceed $246,000, and authorize designated City staff to approve additional veterinary and medical expenses up to $3,000 per month; and,
Award a professional services agreement to Higginson Architects, Inc. for architectural and engineering services associated with the conversion of Building E into a municipal animal shelter in an amount not to exceed $71,800; and,
To authorize the City Manager to execute both agreements, establish a contingency equal to 10% of each agreement’s not-to-exceed amount, $24,600 and $7,180 respectively, and approve change orders and administrative amendments within the authorized contingencies.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.3 Award of Professional Services Agreement with RHA Community Works for the Community Recreation Center Feasibility Study and Business Plan Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with RHA Community Works to prepare the Community Recreation Center Feasibility Study and Business Plan and an appropriation of $150,000.
R. Meinhold - Proposed the idea of including theater and arts in the study.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor Voigt
I move to approve the Professional Services Agreement with RHA Community Works for preparation of the Community Recreation Center Feasibility Study and Business Plan in an amount not to exceed $176,945, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and all related documents, and authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendments and change orders up to five percent (5%) of the contract amount; and
To appropriate $150,000 in previously authorized but unexpended Fiscal Year 2025-26 Recreation Division (Fund 1550) budget authority into the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget to fund a portion of the Community Recreation Center Feasibility Study.
Approved by a unanimous vote
J.4 Approval of a Two-Year Agreement Between the City of Beaumont and Riverside County for an Emergency Services Coordinator with the County of Riverside Emergency Management Department Request to approve Two-Year Agreement with Riverside Emergency Management Department (EMD) for Emergency Management Services, in the amount of $195,000 per year for a total cost of $390,000.
Motion by Council Member Lara
Second by Mayor Voigt
I move that City Council approve an agreement for Emergency Management Services between the City of Beaumont and Riverside County EMD in the amount of $195,000 per year for a total cost of $390,000.
Approved by a unanimous vote
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION
K.1 Legislative Update – August 2026
This report provides an update on state legislative activity, the 2026-27 State Budget, and ballot measures with potential impacts on City operations, finances, housing, public records, elections, and local governance.
I move to receive and file the August 2026 Legislative Update.
L. CITY TREASURER REPORTS
No report
M. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
No report
N. CITY MANAGER REPORT
Announced upcoming events.
O. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No report
P. COUNCIL REPORTS
Lara – No report
Fenn – Gave a report out from TNOW meeting, report out from RTA Finance Committee Martinez – No report
White – No report
Voigt – Attended the Collaborative Agency meeting and gave a report out.
Q. ADJOURNMENT at 7:38 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 September 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.
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