The City has received separate letters from the Downtown Business Association (DBA) and Blue Zones Project requesting the City consider restricting certain uses in the downtown business corridor along Plumas Street from Colusa Avenue (State Hwy 20) to Bridge Street. The basis of the request is to prohibit certain commercial uses to promote better health, entertainment and a family-friendly destination.
The restriction of the following activities is proposed:
• Tobacco and vape product sales – businesses commonly referred to as “smoke shops.” • Prohibit the retail sale of alcohol for offsite consumption.
If one of these activities occurs today, that business can continue; however, if the use were to cease for a period of one year or more, Municipal Code Section 8-5.7302(d) would prohibit the use from being reestablished.
The intent of prohibiting retail alcohol sales for offsite consumption is not to impact restaurants or bars in the downtown having lawfully established outdoor dining consistent with Municipal Code Title 8, Chapter 5, Article 49 (the City’s Outdoor Dining Ordinance).
On May 25, 2025, the City Council unanimously initiated a Municipal Code Amendment to make these modifications to the Zoning Code and establish an Overlay District in the downtown area.
On July 23, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval of the proposed ordinance to the City Council. Based on public comment provided at the public hearing, there was discussion to consider allowing for wine tasting opportunities that would also allow for the purchase of wine tasted for consumption offsite. Ultimately, the Planning Commission did not make a change to the draft ordinance and recommended approval of the proposal as presented.
On August 19, 2025, the City Council conducted a public hearing and introduced an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yuba City to revise Title 8, Chapter 5, Article 38 of the Municipal Code to provide for Overlay Districts, establish an X28 District establishing the Downtown Plumas Street Overlay District, to prohibit new tobacco and vape retailers as well as retail stores authorized to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption off premise consistent with a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 20 or 21 License, but excluding a wine tasting business where customers can sample wines that may be paired with food and have the ability to purchase sampled wines, and rezoning certain properties among Plumas Street, Forbes Avenue, Scott and Center Streets from Community Commercial District (C-2) Specific Plan to C-2-X28-SP.
Analysis:
To accommodate this proposal, Zoning Code Article 38, Special Standards Combining District (X) is proposed to be revised to provide for overlay districts.
A map has been prepared identifying those properties subject to the ordinance and change in zoning from C-2-SP to C-2-X28-SP. (See Attachment)
The proposed ordinance (see attachment) includes the necessary Municipal Code revisions, language for the proposed X28 District, which will be known as the Downtown Plumas Street Overlay District, and zoning map. Going forward, revisions can be made to this district to expand or modify standards as determined necessary.
To avoid conflicts between permitted outdoor special events or outdoor dining where alcohol may be sold and legally made available, the overlay district was written to prohibit retail stores that sell beer, wine or distilled spirits for consumption off premise consistent with a Type 20 or 21 Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license but excluding a wine tasting business where customers can sample wines that may be paired with food and have the ability to purchase sampled wines. This ordinance does not apply to legally established restaurants, bars, or other facilities that may legally sell alcoholic beverages.
Environmental Considerations:
Staff believe this project is covered by the general rule of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and has determined with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed update to the Municipal Code would cause a significant, adverse, effect on the environment. This is because the proposed revisions establishing an X28 Overlay District will restrict beyond the existing Community Commercial District (C-2) zoning the range of permitted uses that can occur in the downtown Plumas Business District area by prohibiting new businesses such as smoke and vape shops and retail stores authorized to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption off premise consistent with a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 20 or 21 license.
Since fewer uses will now be allowed to develop within the Overlay District boundary than is normally allowed in the C-2 District, the activity is covered by the general rule exemption that CEQA only applies to projects, which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
Fiscal Impact:
No additional fiscal impact will result from amending the Municipal Code to establish an overlay district over the downtown Plumas Street area. Existing budgeted monies are paying for staff’s time to address this matter.
Alternatives:
The City Council may determine not to introduce the ordinance proposed or may desire to make revisions to the proposal. Depending on the nature of desired revisions, it may necessitate a continuance of the matter.
Recommendations:
Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yuba City finding that Zoning Code Amendment ZC 25-01 and Rezoning 25- 02 is not subject to environmental review and approving Zoning Code 25- 01 and Rezoning 25-02, revising Title 8, Chapter 5, Article 38 of the Municipal Code to provide for Overlay Districts, adoption of an X28 District establishing the Downtown Plumas Street Overlay District, to prohibit new tobacco and vape retailers as well as retail stores authorized to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits for consumption off premise consistent with a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 20 or 21 License but excluding a wine tasting business where customers can sample wines that may be paired with food and have the ability to purchase sampled wines, and rezoning certain properties among Plumas Street, Forbes Avenue, Scoot Street and Center Street from Community Commercial District (C-2) Specific Plan to C-2-X28-SP, and waive the second reading.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance for Adoption
Prepared By: Submitted By:
Doug Libby, AICP
Director of Development Services
Robert Bendorf
Interim City Manager
ATTACHMENT 1
ORDINANCE NO. ___
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUBA CITY FINDING THAT ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZC 25-01 AND REZONING 25- 02 IS NOT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND APPROVING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 25-01 AND REZONING 25-02, REVISING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 5, ARTICLE 38 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR OVERLAY DISTRICTS, ADOPTION OF AN X28 DISTRICT ESTABLISHING
THE DOWNTOWN PLUMAS STREET OVERLAY DISTRICT TO PROHIBIT
NEW TOBACCO AND VAPE RETAILERS AS WELL AS RETAIL STORES
AUTHORIZED TO SELL BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS FOR
CONSUMPTION OFF PREMISE CONSISTENT WITH A CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL TYPE 20 OR 21
LICENSE BUT EXCLUDING A WINE TASTING BUSINESS WHERE
CUSTOMERS CAN SAMPLE WINES THAT MAY BE PAIRED WITH FOOD
AND HAVE THE ABILITY TO PURCHASE SAMPLED WINES, AND
REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTIES ALONG PLUMAS STREET, FORBES
AVENUE, SCOTT STREET AND CENTER STREET FROM COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C-2) SPECIFIC PLAN (SP) TO C-2- X28-SP.
WHEREAS, the City of Yuba City is interested in developing a vibrant and family friendly environment in downtown Yuba City; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Business Association and Blue Zones Project each submitted letters to the City of Yuba City requesting the City consider establishing an overlay district in the downtown, along Plumas Street, from Colusa Avenue (State Highway 20) to Bridge Street, to prohibit new tobacco and vape shop retailers as well as retail stores authorized to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption off premise consistent with a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 20 or 21 license will promote better health, entertainment, and a family friendly environment; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2025, the City Council of the City of Yuba City unanimously initiated an amendment to the Municipal Code to establish an overlay district in the Plumas Street downtown area from Colusa Avenue (Stage Hwy 20) to Bridge Street to prohibit new smoke and vape shops as well as prohibit new businesses that provide for the sale of alcohol for offsite consumption; and
WHEREAS, on July 3, 2025, the City published a legal notice in compliance with State law concerning the Planning Commission’s consideration on July 23, 2025 and provided a 20-day written notice to known persons owning property within 300-feet of the boundaries around the land subject to Zoning Code Amendment ZC 25-01 and RZ 25-02; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered this ordinance at its meeting on July 23, 2025, and made a recommendation to the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Yuba City does ordain as follows:
1. Recitals. The City Council finds the recitals are true and correct, and incorporates the same herein.
2. CEQA Findings. The City Council finds this project is covered by the general rule of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), and has
determined with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed update to the Municipal Code and rezoning of certain properties to the X28 Downtown Plumas Street Overlay District will cause a significant, adverse, effect on the environment. This is because the proposed revisions establishing an X28 Overlay District will restrict beyond the existing Community Commercial District (C-2) zoning the range of permitted uses that can occur in the downtown Plumas Business District area by prohibiting new businesses such as smoke and vape shops and retail stores authorized to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption off premise consistent with a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 20 or 21 license. Since fewer uses be allowed to develop within the Overlay District boundary than is normally allowed in the C-2 District, the activity is covered by the general rule exemption that CEQA only applies to projects, which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
3. Section 8-5.3801 of Article 38 of Chapter 5 of Title 8 of the Yuba City Municipal Code is repealed in its entirety and replaced to read as follows:
Section 8-5.3801. Purpose.
This district may serve as a combining or overlay district in order to apply specific development criteria or reduce certain uses permitted in a base zone district, as necessary, for the development of one or more parcels but is not relevant on a citywide basis. This district is intended to encourage innovative site design and may be used to modify adopted development standards to support innovative design. Projects utilizing this district must meet or exceed the quality of development expected of projects meeting typical development standards. This district is not intended to be used to circumvent an adopted development standard.
4. Section 8-5.3804 of Article 38 of Chapter 5 of Title 8 of the Yuba City Municipal Code is amended to read in its entirety as follows:
Section 8-5.3804. Establishment of Special Standards Combining or Overlay Districts.
Applications for the establishment of a Special Standards Combining District or Overlay District shall be considered amendments to the Yuba City Zoning Code and shall be processed consistent with Article 72 of this Chapter.
5. Section 8-5.3805 of Article 38 of Chapter 5 of Title 8 of the Yuba City Municipal Code is amended to read in its entirety as follows:
Section 8-5.3805. Application.
Applications for a Special Standards Combing District or Overlay District shall contain information necessary to evaluate and process the proposal as determined necessary by the Development Services Director.
6. Section 8-5.3806 of Article 38 of Chapter 5 of Title 8 of the Yuba City Municipal Code is repealed and replaced to read in its entirety as follows:
Section 8-5.3806. Findings.
In order to approve a Special Standards Combining or Overlay District, the following findings shall be made:
(a) The proposal is consistent with the Yuba City General Plan. (b) A proposed or amended Special Standards Combining District or Overlay District is compatible with the existing or planned surrounding land uses. (c) The quality of development resulting from a Special Standards Combining District or Overlay District is equivalent or better than would be accomplished through traditional zoning.
7. Approval of Zoning Code Amendment ZC 25-01 and Rezoning 25-02. Based on the information provided above, the City Council of the City of Yuba City adopts an ordinance approving Zoning Code Amendment ZC 25-01 and Rezoning 25-02 and reclassifies certain properties as shown in Exhibit A from Community Commercial, Central City Specific Plan (C-2-SP) District to Community Commercial, X28 Overlay, Central City Specific Plan (C-2-X28-SP) with a description of the X28 Overlay District included as Exhibit B to this Ordinance.
8. Severability. If any provision(s) of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any other provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. The City Council hereby declares that they would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, clauses, phrases, parts or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective on the thirty-first day after its adoption.
This Ordinance was introduced on August 19, 2025, and duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Yuba City at its duly regular meeting on September 2, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member(s):
NOES: Council Member(s):
ABSENT: Council Member(s):
______________________________
Dave Shaw, Mayor
City of Yuba City
Attest:
___________________________
Ciara Wakefield, Deputy City Clerk
City of Yuba City
APPROVED AS TO FORM
COUNSEL FOR YUBA CITY
__________________________________
Shannon Chaffin, City Attorney
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
Exhibit A: Rezone Map, Rezone 25-02
Exhibit B: X28 Overlay District Description
Exhibit A
Rezone Map, RZ 25-02
PLUMAS ST
BRIDGE ST
C-2
C-3
R-3 C-O
R-1
C-2
R-2
R-2
R-2
R-3 C-2
PF
C-M
PF
20 PLUMAS ST
SHASTA ST
BRIDGE ST
KILEY AVE
A ST
ROCKHOLT WAY
ALMOND ST
FREMONT WAY
REEVES AVE
FRANCIS WAY
FORBES AVE
TEEGARDEN AVE
SCOTT ST
WALNUT ST
CHURCH ST
CEMETERY WAY
CENTER ST
COLUSA FRONTAGE RD
AYLOR AVE
ALTURAS ST
20 WALNUT ST
20 20
ALMOND ST
WALNUT ST
ALTURAS ST
² Legend
Zoning
C-2-X-28-SP
PLUMAS ST
BRIDGE ST
C-2
C-M
PF
R-3
R-3
C-0
R-1
C-3
R-2
C-2
R-2
R-2
PF
20 PLUMAS ST
SHASTA ST
BRIDGE ST
KILEY AVE
A ST
ROCKHOLT WAY
ALMOND ST
FREMONT WAY
REEVES AVE
FRANCIS WAY
FORBES AVE
TEEGARDEN AVE
CHURCH ST
SCOTT ST
WALNUT ST
CENTER ST
CEMETERY WAY
COLUSA FRONTAGE RD
ALTURAS ST
AYLOR AVE
20 WALNUT ST
20 20
ALMOND ST
WALNUT ST
EXISTING ZONING PROPOSED ZONING
Legend
Zoning
C-2-SP
Exhibit B
X28 Overlay District Description
X28 Downtown Plumas Street Overlay District
Applicable Area: Those properties within the Downtown Business Improvement District from Colusa Avenue (State Highway 20) to Bridge Street zoned Community Commercial District (C-2) and Community Commercial District, Specific Plan (C-2-SP) Definitions:
Smoke Shop. Any premises dedicated as a principal business to display, sell, distribute, deliver, offering, furnishing, or marketing of tobacco, tobacco products, or tobacco paraphernalia, including providing an area for smoking tobacco products.
Vape Shop. Any premises dedicated as a principal business to display, sell, distribute, deliver, offering, furnishing or marketing of electronic smoking devices, liquid nicotine containers or other vaporized liquid.
Restrictions: The following uses shall be prohibited within the Downtown Plumas Street Overlay District:
(a) Smoke Shops.
(b) Vape Shops.
(c) Retail stores authorized to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits for consumption off premise consistent with a California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 20 or 21 license but not including a wine tasting business where customers can sample wines that may be paired with food and have the ability to purchase sampled wines.
Non-Conforming Uses. Nonconforming structures and uses may continue operation consistent with Article 73 of Chapter 5, Title 8.
Agenda Item 11
CITY OF YUBA CITY
STAFF REPORT
Date: September 2, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council;
From: Utilities
Presentation By: Scarlett Harris, Utilities Administrative Manager Summary
Subject: Utilities Department Recruitment Request – WWTF Operator III Recommendation: Authorize the Interim Human Resources Director to conduct an open recruitment for a full-time permanent Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator III to fill a vacancy in the Utilities Department
Fiscal Impact: Sufficient funding allocated in Account No. 8120 (Wastewater Treatment Facility) Purpose:
To recruit for a vacant Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator III position in the Utilities Department to ensure sufficient 24/7 plant operations staffing.
Council’s Strategic Goal:
This item addresses Council’s strategic goals of Public Safety and Infrastructure by maintaining sufficient, certified staffing to support the safe operation of the City’s wastewater treatment process and system infrastructure.
Background:
The Yuba City Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) is a highly unique pure oxygen Class IV treatment facility which operates continuously and must always have at least one certified treatment Grade III or higher operator on shift. The complex process and aging equipment require well-trained Grade III operators with strong operational aptitude who can work independently to maintain safe operations, ensure NPDES permit compliance, monitor offsite satellite facilities, and make process adjustments without supervision.
The WWTF is staffed by an operations team of eight (8) flexibly staffed WWTF Operators I/II/III, working primarily in 12-hour shifts and supervised by the WWTF Chief Operator. One WWTF Operator III resigned in August 2025, leaving a vacancy in this critical classification.
Analysis:
City Council has implemented a hard hiring freeze as a budgetary control measure, effective September 1, 2025. In order for the Human Resources Department to conduct a recruitment for a vacancy, both the City Manager and City Council must approve the request from the working
department on a case-by-case basis.
The Utilities Department believes that filling this position is critical to Department operations, delivering wastewater services to City customers and maintaining public health and safety. The Department recommends filling this full-time position with an open external recruitment at the WWTF Operator III level, which is the journey level in the series and has the necessary Grade III certification to independently operate the facility.
The City Manager approved this request from the Department on August 18, 2025, making it eligible for final Council approval.
Fiscal Impact:
This position is fully funded in the Fiscal Year 24/25 WWTF operating budget (Account No. 8120 Salaries & Benefits). As part of the Wastewater Enterprise Fund, this position is directly funded by wastewater customer rates and fees and has no impact on the City’s General Fund.
Alternatives:
Direct the Department to leave the position vacant and continue to utilize staff overtime to maintain adequate operations coverage. This is not a sustainable alternative due to the strain on the remaining certified employees and supervisors.
Recommendation:
Authorize the Interim Human Resources Director to conduct a recruitment for a full-time permanent Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator III to fill a vacancy in the Utilities Department.
Attachments:
None
Prepared By: Submitted By:
Scarlett O. Harris
Utilities Administrative Manager
Robert Bendorf
Interim City Manager
Agenda Item 12
CITY OF YUBA CITY
STAFF REPORT
Date: September 2, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council;
From: Finance
Presentation By: Ethan Gutierrez, Accounting Manager
Summary
Subject: Downtown Business Assessments
Recommendation: A. Conduct a Public Hearing, and after consideration; B. Adopt a Resolution for the inclusion of unpaid Downtown Business Assessments on the secured tax roll in the same manner as the general taxes and directing that a lien also be placed on the subject properties Fiscal Impact: $11,912.08 will be collected through the County property tax roll Purpose:
To recover unpaid Downtown Business Assessments through the placement of a lien on the secured property tax roll of subject properties.
Council Strategic Goal:
This item supports the Council’s quality of life goal through the City’s maintenance, improvement, and investment in the City’s infrastructure.
Background:
On December 17, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance 001-25, updating the City’s Downtown Yuba City Business Improvement District Ordinance found at Title 3 (Finance), Chapter 9. Subsection 3-9.050(d) provides that all assessments which remain delinquent relating to the collection of the assessments may be confirmed by the City Council as a special assessment and collected with property taxes or as a judgement lien.
The Finance Department manages the City’s collection of Downtown Business Assessments. The Downtown Business Association manages the annual reporting to City Council. When a business, trade, or profession does not pay their assessment, the City will collect delinquent assessments from the property owner of which the business, trade, or profession is located. It should be noted that the placement of a lien on the secured property tax roll is a last resort and are only imposed if a property owner has not paid or set an agreed upon payment plan approved by the Downtown Business Association. That being stated, in efforts of good faith, the Downtown Business Association waived all outstanding assessments prior to 2023 and deemed 2023, 2024, and 2025 to be collectible and due otherwise to be collected as mentioned in the updated ordinance.
Prior to bringing this matter to the City Council, the initial 2025 assessment invoices along with outstanding 2023 & 2024 assessment invoices, together with a copy of the ordinance was mailed to each business in February 2025.
A second reminder of the invoice was mailed to each business owner in April 2025 requesting payment.
A third and final reminder of the invoice was mailed to each business owner and property owner in May 2025 requesting payment. As part of the third notice, each property owner was advised that if payment was not received, staff intended to bring the matter forward as contained in this staff report.
Required notice, as stated above, to each affected property owner for this meeting was provided as required by Municipal Code Section 3-9.050.
On August 27, 2025, the City conducted a prehearing, as required by 3-9.050(d), where the Finance Director and/or designee heard and considered all objections or protests to the report concerning the delinquencies. The items attached represent the resulting outcome.
Analysis:
This item includes fourteen (14) different property locations across the City and twenty-nine (29) Downtown Business Assessments, totaling $11,912.08 and covering assessments from 2024 to 2025.
Municipal Code Section 3-9.050 states that during the City Council meeting the Council shall hear and consider all objections or protests, if any, to the report concerning the delinquencies. Thereafter the City Council may adopt, revise, reduce, or modify any delinquency or overrule any or all objections thereto.
The City Council shall then make its determination on each delinquency identified in the report; the City Council’s determination shall be final.
Fiscal Impact:
If the proposed resolution is adopted, assessments in the total amount of $11,912.08 will be included on the subject property’s taxes. These assessments have a high probability of being collected over time. These assessments levied are used to fund improvements and activities to promote the Downtown Business Improvement District which indirectly impacts sales tax growth in the District.
Alternatives:
As stated above, the City Council can confirm the amount of the assessments, or a lesser amount, based upon staff reports and any public comments received during the meeting.
Recommendation:
A. Conduct a Public Hearing, and after consideration
B. Adopt a Resolution for the inclusion of unpaid Downtown Business Assessments on the secured tax roll in the same manner as the general taxes and directing that a lien also be placed on the subject properties.
Attachments:
1. Attachment 1 - Proposed Resolution-Downtown Business Assessments
2. Attachment 2 - Ordinance 001-25
Prepared By: Submitted By:
Ethan Gutierrez
Accounting Manager
Robert Bendorf
Interim City Manager
Attachment 1
RESOLUTION NO. _______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUBA CITY,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AND LIEN
AGAINST THE PROPERTIES RESIDING WITHIN THE CITY’S
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WITH UNPAID
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSESSMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Yuba City (“the City”) has the authority, under its police power, to enact regulations for the public peace, morals, and welfare of the City, pursuant to California Constitution Article XI, Section 7; and WHEREAS, on December 17, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance 001-25, updating the City’s Downtown Yuba City Business Improvement District Ordinance, codified in Title 3, Chapter 9 of the Yuba City Municipal Code, and specifically Subsection 3-9.050(d), which provides that all assessments which remain delinquent may be confirmed by the City Council as a special assessment and collected with property taxes or as a judgment lien; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that, in addition to civil collection actions, the use of special assessments and liens on real property will assist in recovering unpaid Downtown Business Assessments and help fund improvements and activities to promote the Downtown Business Improvement District; and WHEREAS, the procedures established in Yuba City Municipal Code shall be used to complement existing administrative or judicial remedies which may be pursued to address violations of the Yuba City Municipal Code or applicable state codes; and WHEREAS, the Property Owners within this Resolution are the sole owner(s) of record the properties located within the City’s Downtown Improvement District; and WHEREAS, the Property Owners were issued invoices to remit payment for the assessments owed pursuant to the Yuba City Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Property Owners failed to remit payments for assessments owed as listed outlined in the Yuba City Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the Yuba City Municipal Code authorizes the City to place a special assessment on real property when a penalty and/or administrative costs have not been timely paid.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUBA CITY,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds the Facts set forth above to be true and correct, and by this reference incorporates each as an integral part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. The total amount due and payable to the City by each property owner is as follows:
INVOICE_
NO.
YEAR BALANCE_
DUE ADDRESS APN OWNER_NAME
24-007 2024 560.00 791 Plumas St 052251020000 Mitchell Miles ADEL ET AL 24-008 2024 385.00 787 Plumas St 052251020000 Mitchell Miles ADEL ET AL 24-010 2024 385.00 621 A Plumas St 052231015000 Ybarra Ronald 24-025 2024 285.00 450 Center St 052231001000 AG Industries California LLC 24-032 2024 385.00 623 Plumas St 052231015000 Ybarra Ronald 24-045 2024 385.00 771 Plumas St 052251021000 Mitchell Miles ADEL ET AL 24-052 2024 560.00 530 Colusa Ave 052164018000 Thiara Mohinderjit K 14 Trust 24-053 2024 385.00 820 Plumas St 052164002000 Dietzel Fam 94 Trust ET 24-054 2024 385.00 629 Plumas St 052231016000 Ybarra Ronald 24-069 2024 385.00 625 Plumas St 052231016000 Ybarra Ronald 24-029 2024 560.00 611 Plumas St 052231013000 AG Industries California LLC 24-078 2024 180.00 439 Center St 052241012000 Woodland Tractor & Equipment Co 25-010 2025 560.00 791 Plumas St 052251020000 Mitchell Miles ADEL ET AL 25-012 2025 385.00 621 A Plumas St 052231015000 Ybarra Ronald 25-027 2025 385.00 770 Plumas St 052164006000 Deruyte Maria G A 25-028 2025 285.00 450 Center St 052231001000 AG Industries California LLC 25-032 2025 180.00 439 Center St 052241012000 Woodland Tractor & Equipment Co 25-033 2025 840.00 628 Plumas St 052226009000 Johal Amardeep S ET AL
25-035 2025 560.00 611 Plumas St 052231013000 AG Industries California LLC 25-039 2025 417.08 787 Plumas St 052251020000 Mitchell Miles ADEL ET AL 25-041 2025 560.00 511 Reeves Ave 052227013000 Wu Can Xiang ET AL 25-051 2025 385.00 771 Plumas St 052251021000 Mitchell Miles ADEL ET AL 25-058 2025 560.00 530 Colusa Ave 052164018000 Thiara Mohinderjit K 14 Trust 25-059 2025 385.00 820 Plumas St 052164002000 Dietzel Fam 94 Trust ET 25-060 2025 385.00 629 Plumas St 052231016000 Ybarra Ronald 25-074 2025 350.00 444 Colusa Ave Ste B 052262007000 Plumas Partners LP 25-076 2025 385.00 625 Plumas St 052231016000 Ybarra Ronald 25-086 2025 180.00 508 Forbes Ave 052225026000 Boblin Investments LLC 25-008 2025 270.00 439 Center St 052241012000 Woodland Tractor & Equipment Co SECTION 3. These amounts remain unpaid. A special assessment and lien in these amounts shall be placed against each of the properties identified within Section 2 of this Resolution; the special assessments shall further accrue penalties and fines until the special assessment is paid in full.
SECTION 4. The Interim City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to place additional special assessments on the properties identified within Section 2 of this Resolution as may be needed to secure payment of the unpaid administrative penalties and/or costs being further incurred by the City.
SECTION 5. The Interim City Manager is directed to take all action necessary to implement this Resolution.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage and adoption.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Yuba City at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of September, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: ______________________________________________________________ NOES: ______________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: ___________________________________________________________ ABSENT: ____________________________________________________________
CITY OF YUBA CITY
By:
__________________________
Dave Shaw, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Ciara Wakefield
City Clerk Administrator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _____________________________
Shannon L. Chaffin, City Attorney
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
I, ______________________________, City Clerk of the City of Yuba City, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of the Resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Yuba City on the date and by the vote indicated herein.
Attachment 2
Agenda Item 13
CITY OF YUBA CITY
STAFF REPORT
Date: September 2, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council;
From: Administration Department
Presentation By: Kristi Morales , Administrative Analyst Summary
Subject: Community Sponsorship Request - Casa de Esperanza Recommendation: Consider the sponsorship requests from Casa de Esperanza, and if approved; A. Adopt a Resolution to approve a monetary sponsorship request from Casa de Esperanza
Fiscal Impact: Monetary sponsorship in the amount of $2,500.00 (Community Event Account number 4220-66015)
Council's Strategic Goal:
The overarching strategic goal of "Quality of Life."
Purpose:
City sponsorships reflect support of specific programs or events by an organization. The intent is that the public will receive some intrinsic cultural, economic, educational, or entertainment value from the program or event.
Background:
On January 18, 2022, the City Council adopted an Amended Community Sponsorship Policy outlining factors for approval, including resources available, alignment with Council goals, community benefit, risk, and insurance requirements.
On October 1, 2024, Council directed staff to update the policy. Amendments adopted January 21, 2025, added a one-year eligibility restriction, clarified quarterly review deadlines, and aligned applications with the City’s fiscal schedule.
In August 2025, a sponsorship request was received from Casa de Esperanza.
Casa de Esperanza
Casa de Esperanza has been a lifeline for individuals and families in Yuba, Sutter, and Colusa Counties impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking. With a 24/7 crisis line, emergency shelter, safe housing, counseling, legal advocacy, and prevention education, Casa provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive support at no cost to survivors.
Beyond immediate crisis care, Casa also offers long-term housing, children’s services, and community outreach, empowering survivors to heal, rebuild, and thrive in safety.
Analysis:
The Amended Community Sponsorship Policy states, "The budget for the Community Sponsorship Program shall be established by City Council each year during the annual budget process," and "applications will be presented to Council quarterly on a first-come, first-served basis." For FY 25-26, City Council budgeted $10,000 for Community Contributions and $10,000 for Community Events.
Budgeted funds are to be considered and allocated on a quarterly basis, which provides $2,500 quarterly for Community Contributions and $2,500 quarterly for Community events.
Description Budget Q1 July- Sept
2025
Q2 Oct- Dec
2025
Q# Jan- Mar
2026
Q4 April- June
2026
Remaining
Balance
Community
Contributions
4220-66010
$10,000
($2,500
Quarterly)
$10,000
Community
Events
4220-66015
$10,000
($2,500
Quarterly)
Request:
$2,500
Casa De
Esperanza
$7,500
Fiscal Impact:
There are sufficient funds in Account No. 4220-66015, Community Events, to cover the $2,500 sponsorship request from Casa de Esperanza.
Recommendation:
Consider the sponsorship request from Casa de Esperanza, and if approved:
A. Adopt a Resolution to approve a monetary sponsorship request from Casa de Esperanza in the amount of $2,500.00.
Attachments:
1. Attachment 1 Resolution - Community Sponsorship Request Case De Esperanza
2. Attachment 2: Community Sponsorship Application
3. Attachment 3: Sponsorship Packet
Prepared By: Submitted By:
Kristi Morales
Administrative Analyst
Robert Bendorf
Interim City Manager
ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO._______
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUBA CITY APPROVING A COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP REQUEST FOR CASA DE ESPERANZA.
WHEREAS, Casa de Esperanza, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides a safe refuge promoting healing through mentoring, education, and support services for individuals impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking; and, WHEREAS, Casa de Esperanza has requested community event sponsorship funds to support their efforts in providing critical services and outreach to individuals and families in the YubaSutter community; and, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Yuba City (“City Council”) finds that Casa de Esperanza serves an important public purpose, as its programs positively impact the community by promoting safety, healing, and empowerment for vulnerable populations; and, NOW, THEREFORE, The City Council of the City of Yuba City does hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1. The City Council finds the above recitals true and correct.
Section 2. The City Council finds that Casa de Esperanza’s efforts to provide safe shelter, advocacy, and outreach directly benefit Yuba City residents. The requested sponsorship is for a qualified non-profit organization that primarily serves Yuba-Sutter residents and contributes positively to the recognition and image of the City. Accordingly, the City Council approves the community event sponsorship request for $2,500 for Casa de Esperanza.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately and the City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
The foregoing Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yuba City is duly introduced, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2nd day of September,2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
____________________________
Dave Shaw, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Ciara Wakefield, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
COUNSEL FOR YUBA CITY
___________________________
Shannon L. Chaffin, City Attorney
ATTACHMENT 2
CITY OF YUBA CITY | Rev. 1.18.22
COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Name of Organization Non-Profit ID/ 501 C#
Address City/State/Zip
Contact Person Phone Email
Organization Purpose/Mission
Type of Organization:
Non-Profit (located or primarily serves residents within the City of Yuba City Educational Institution
Local business (located within City of Yuba City city limits) Type of Event:
Local Celebration Athletic Cultural Educational
Fundraiser Entertainment Other
Program or Event Name
Event Location
Event Date/Time
Expected Number of Participants
Open to the Public? Yes No
Please explain how your program or event meets one or more of the sponsorship criteria below:
• Boosts the local Yuba City economy:
• Provides an opportunity to help build community, foster a sense of pride within our community, and engage our community:
• Contributes positively to the recognition and image of the City of Yuba City:
CITY OF YUBA CITY | Rev. 1.18.22
Type of Sponsorship Requested:
In-kind services – Amount requested: _______________
Provide a description of the in-kind services requested:
Facility Waiver – Amount requested: _______________
Monetary Funding – Amount requested:
Fundraiser Gift Basket – Amount requested:_____________ Other Considerations:
I understand that if the City agrees to sponsor the event, I will acknowledge the sponsorship on all printed information or advertising related to the event using a message approved by the City and provide any written marketing material to the City before distribution of event materials.
If the City agrees to sponsor the event, I understand that appropriate ADA accessibility and other permit requirements will be provided. I understand that sponsorship is optional, and the City can deny this sponsorship application.
Signature of Applicant Date
Print Name of Applicant
Per Casa Staff $2,500
ATTACHMENT 3
Casa de Esperanza is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Organization, 94-2415741. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were exchanged for charitable contributions.
July 31, 2025
Dear Supporter
Would you consider joining us as a sponsor? Our 2nd annual Casa de Country fundraiser, September 19, 2025, is a special evening benefiting survivors and families impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, child abuse, and elder abuse in Yuba, Sutter, and Colusa Counties. Our services reach over 50% of low to moderate-income individuals and families in these communities.
As the designated Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center of Record for the region, Casa de Esperanza has stood as a refuge of safety, healing, and empowerment for nearly five decades. In April 2024, we expanded our services by launching the Hope Haven Counseling and Support Center, an extension of Casa de Esperanza. Hope Haven is a public access point where individuals and families can receive comprehensive therapeutic services, support coordination, crisis intervention, and education on healing and healthy relationships.
Every year, we:
• Respond to over 1,000 crisis calls, with half originating from first-time callers. • Offer more than 6,000 nights of safe refuge to adults and children escaping violence. • Deliver over 2,000 hours of confidential therapy services to individuals aged five and up. • Conduct 60 educational workshops focused on healing and promoting healthy relationships.
Our services are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and rooted in the belief that everyone deserves to live in safety and dignity. With your help, we can continue to meet the growing demand in our tri-county region, where over 550 domestic violence-related arrests occurred in the last year alone—and where an estimated 24,000 women and 10,000 men have experienced intimate partner violence in their lifetime.
Casa de Country will be a lively honky-tonk evening that raises vital funds to strengthen community health and relationships through expanded therapy, education, and prevention services.
We are currently seeking sponsors who want to be part of the solution. In return for your generosity, you will receive recognition before, during, and after the event—including visibility in our outreach materials, social media, and on-site signage. Sponsorship levels and benefits are enclosed. We are also seeking raffle donations to provide exciting prizes for attendees and help make this event a success.
With Deepest Gratitude,
Michelle Downing, Executive Director Cyndi Rachel, Committee Chair (530) 812-7497 (661) 400-2019
Casa de Esperanza is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Organization, 94-2415741. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were exchanged for charitable contributions.
CASA DE ESPERANZA PRESENTS…
CASA DE COUNTRY
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
HOEDOWN HEADLINER: $5,000
2-premier tables with 8 seats each, 2- bottles of wine, 8 raffle sheets per table (16), VIP parking with golf cart escort for convenience, Recognition as Headliner sponsor during the event, Acknowledgment in press releases as the headline sponsor, Company banner prominently displayed on stage, Logo placement on all event materials, Featured social media post across multiple Facebook groups, Company logo/link placement on Casa website, Personalized acknowledgment during event.
RODEO ROYALTY: $2,500
1-premier table with 8 seats, 1-bottle of wine, 8 raffle sheets, Company banner displayed at event, Recognition as Rodeo Royalty sponsor during the event, Logo placement on all event materials, Featured social media post.
STOMPIN SHOWSTOPPER: $1,000
6 reserved seats, 6 raffle sheets, Company banner displayed at venue, Recognition as Stompin Showstopper Sponsor during event, social media before event, and Acknowledgement during event.
RED SOLO CUP: $500
2-Reserved Seats, 2 raffle sheets, Company banner displayed at venue, social media before event, Acknowledgement during event.
Individual Event Ticket $100
Purchase Sponsorships & Tickets:
https://casaysc.kindful.com/e/casa-de-country-2025
Casa de Esperanza is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Organization, 94-2415741. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were exchanged for charitable contributions.
CASA DE COUNTRY
SPONSORSHIP ORDER FORM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025, 5:30 PM
BUTTE STAR RANCH, 18807 S BUTTE ROAD, SUTTER
NAME: ______________________________ PHONE: ________________ EMAIL: ______________________________
BUSINESS NAME: ______________________________________________ ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________
HOEDOWN HEADLINER $5,000 _______________
RODEO ROYALTY $2,500 _______________
STOMPIN SHOWSTOPPER $1,000 _______________
RED SOLO CUP $500 _______________
I want to donate a raffle item. Value $50 or more.
Payment Method
Credit Card # _________________________ Exp: _____ Security Code: ____ Name on Card: ____________________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ___________ Paying by check? Make checks payable to: Casa de Esperanza Inc., 103 D Street, Marysville, CA 95901
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