CITY COUNCIL CLOSED & REGULAR SESSION
AGENDA

Beaumont Financing Authority
Beaumont Successor Agency (formerly RDA)
Beaumont Utility Authority
Beaumont Parking Authority
Beaumont Public Improvement Authority
Community Facilities Districts: 93-1, 2016-1, 2016-2, 2016-3, 2016-4, 2018-1, 2019-1, 2021-1, 2022-1, 2023-1, 2025-1, 2025-M, and 2025-S

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Closed Session: 4:00 PM Regular Meeting: 6:00 PM

550 E. Sixth Street, Beaumont, CA

Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packets are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office at 550 E. 6th Street during normal business hours.

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CLOSED SESSION

A.

CALL TO ORDER

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)

Rosa Maria Ruiz v. City of Beaumont et. al., Riv. Co. Sup. Ct. Case No. CVRI2506623

B.2

Conference with Legal Counsel Regarding Potential Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)

Two potential cases.

B.3

Conference with Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.

Agency Designated Representative: Henry Garcia or his designee.  Unrepresented Potential Employee: City Manager

B.4

Public Employee Appointment - Employment

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager

B.5

Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and/or (3)

One potential case.

C.

ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION

REGULAR SESSION

D.

CALL TO ORDER

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

Recognition of Beaumont Youth Invited to Real Madrid Club de Futbol

Alonso Guillen has achieved an athletic achievement of being selected to train with the Real Madrid Soccer Club in Madrid, Spain. Out of a nationwide group of 300 soccer players, Alonso was one of 22 players chosen by Real Madrid.

E.2

Recognition of Jennifer Ustation, Finance Director

Jennifer joined the City of Beaumont in 2017 as a Senior Accountant. In 2021, she briefly served as Interim Finance Director before being selected for the permanent position in which she currently holds. Jennifer has been a valuable contributor to the City of Beaumont’s growth and success, and while we will greatly miss her leadership, we wish her continued success in her next endeavor.

F.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)

Any one person may address the City Council on any matter not on this agenda. If you wish to speak, please fill out a “Public Comment Form” provided at the back table and give it to the City Clerk. There is a three (3) minute time limit on public comments. There will be no sharing or passing of time to another person. State Law prohibits the City Council from discussing or taking actions brought up by your comments.

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.1

Ratification of Warrants

• Recommended Action:

  Ratify Warrants dated: 

  January 23, 2026

  January 30, 2026

G.2

Approval of Minutes

• Recommended Action:

  Approve Minutes dated February 3, 2026

G.3

Approval of City Attorney Invoices for the Month of January 2026

• Recommended Action:

  Approve invoices in the amount of $91,798.37

G.4

Notice of Completion for the Sixth Street Medians Improvement Project

Notice of Completion (NOC) for the 6^th St. Medians Improvements.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize the Mayor to execute a Notice of Completion for the 6^th St. Medians Improvements; and

  Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder’s Office.

G.5

Offer of Dedication for Public Street and Public Utilities

A Resolution of the City of Beaumont authorizing the Mayor to accept the offer of dedication for the northerly half-street right-of-way of Champions Drive for public street and public utility purposes.

• Recommended Action:

  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 the Northerly Half-Street Right-of-Way of Champions Drive for Public Street and Public Utility Purposes”;

  Approve the Certificate of Acceptance; and

  Direct staff to record the Offer of Dedication documents with the Riverside County Clerk Recorder’s Office.

G.6

Accept Public Improvements and Exonerate Maintenance for Olivewood Tract Map No. 27971-11 Sewer Improvements

Maintenance Bond Exoneration for Sewer Improvements associated with Olivewood Tract Map No. 27971-11, located at the northwest corner of Potrero Boulevard and Olivewood Way.

• Recommended Action:

  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. 27971-11 / LICX1983063 / Sewer Improvements

G.7

On-call Task Order for STC Traffic, Inc

Authorize a task order for STC Traffic, Inc. for AI traffic signal design services for implementing AI traffic signals along Highland Springs Avenue – Capital Improvement Project (CIP) R26-05.

• Recommended Action:

  Authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order to STC Traffic, Inc. in the amount of $298,000 for Traffic Signal Design Services under the existing On-Call Agreement.

G.8

Professional Services Agreement – Spicer Consulting Group, LLC

Award a Two-Year Contract to Spicer Consulting Group, LLC for CFD Administration, Special Tax Consulting, Annual Financial Reporting and Stax Property Finder Application.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the two-year contract for Spicer Consulting Group, LLC Professional Services Agreement, with a total not to exceed cost of $528,628.68 for Community Facilities District (CFD) Administration, Special Tax Consulting and Annual Financial Reporting Services and Stax Property Finder Application Maintenance and support services for the City of Beaumont.

G.9

Agreement Approval for HDL Business License Software

Staff is requesting City Council approval of an agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates (HdL) for continued use of the City’s business license software, hosting, support, payment processing, and related compliance services.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates for Business License software and related services and authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute the agreement in an amount not to exceed $9,500 annually, subject to CPI adjustments as outlined in the agreement for a total of $28,500.

H.

YOUTH COUNCIL REPORT

Beaumont Youth Council Report Out and City Council Direction

I.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.

I.1

Third Amendment to Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan

Resolution to amend the five-year Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

• Recommended Action:

  Hold a Public Hearing;

  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 2026-2030”

J.

ACTION ITEMS

Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.

J.1

Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Spicer Consulting Group for Fiscal Impact Model Development and Fiscal Impact Analysis Review Services

Approval of a new Professional Services Agreement with Spicer Consulting Group to allow the City to establish a consistent, City-owned Fiscal Impact Model and strengthen fiscal oversight of proposed development projects.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve a new Professional Services Agreement with Spicer Consulting Group (SCG) in an amount not to exceed $40,000 to provide Fiscal Impact Model Development and Fiscal Impact Analysis Review services.

J.2

Neighborhood Traffic Management Program

Request to adopt a Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.

• Recommended Action:

  Adopt the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.

J.3

Cherry Festival 2026 – Relocation Analysis

Provide City Council with a cost breakdown analysis for the potential relocation of the Cherry Festival to a 30-acre City-owned property.

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file the report and provide direction to staff.

J.4

Follow-Up Report No. 20 – Local State of Emergency - Sewer Mainline Failure and Emergency Repairs in Fairway Canyon

City is performing repairs and retroactively pursuing environmental permits due to local emergency caused by the sewer mainline failure in Fairway Canyon. A resolution to re-ratify the declared state of local emergency is needed.

• Recommended Action:

  Waive the full reading and adopt by title only, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Beaumont Extending the Declaration of a Local Emergency and Authorizing the City Manager to Take Necessary Action”.

  Increase the spending authority of the City Manager by $100,000 for a grand total of $1,100,000 to be used to address this emergency sewer mainline failure.

J.5

Recycled Water Update

Strategic Plan Target 4 – Finances/Resources – Goal 1 – Obtain a Recycled Water Permit to enhance water sustainability, support long-term resource management, and ensure a reliable, environmentally responsible water supply for the community. Recycled Water review and progress update.

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file.

J.6

City Population and Wayfinding Signage

Replace existing City population entrance signs and implement new Wayfinding signs to find key destinations around Beaumont.

• Recommended Action:

  Provide direction to staff to proceed with the development of updated City entry signage and the implementation of a Wayfinding signage program.

J.7

FY2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Report

Receive and file the FY2025-2026 Mid-Year Budget Report.

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file the FY2025-26 mid-year budget report and approve the attached budget adjustments.

J.8

Request To Approve A Second Homeless Enforcement Officer Position

The Beaumont Police Department requests approval to create a second Homeless Liaison Officer (HLO) position to be assigned to weekend coverage, allowing for seven-day per week homeless enforcement services.

• Recommended Action:

  Approve the addition of one (1) Police Officer position to the Police Department’s FY 25/26 budget; and

  Approve the necessary budget adjustment of $70,000 to the Personnel Budget to fund the position for the remainder of the current fiscal year.

J.9

City Council Meeting Dates for 2026

2026 City Council meeting dates for review and direction based on holidays and travel.

• Recommended Action:

  Discussion and direction to staff to establish the 2026 City Council meeting dates.

K.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES AND DISCUSSION

K.1

Legislative Update – February 2026

This report serves as a legislative update for state legislative activity during the 2025–26 legislative session.

• Recommended Action:

  Receive and file.

L.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

Economic Development Committee Report Out and City Council Direction

M.

PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS UPDATE

N.

CITY TREASURER REPORT

Finance and Audit Committee Report Out and City Council Direction

O.

CITY CLERK REPORT

P.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT

Q.

CITY MANAGER REPORT

Q.1

City Manager Monthly Report - January

Q.2

Set Date and Time for Budget Workshop

R.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

S.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Lara
Fenn
Martinez
White
Voigt

T.

ADJOURNMENT

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 March 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.