Agenda Item No.
City of Yucaipa
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting of February 28, 2022
A Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California was called to order in the Council Chambers, 34272 Yucaipa Boulevard, Yucaipa, California, on February 28, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
PRESENT: David Avila, Mayor
Justin Beaver, Mayor Pro Tem
Greg Bogh, Councilmember
Bobby Duncan, Councilmember
Jon Thorp, Councilmember
Ray Casey, City Manager
Jennifer Crawford, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk
David Snow, City Attorney
ABSENT: None
CONVENE CITY COUNCIL
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Captain Williams.
City Manager Casey requested approval of the Agenda including taking the Public Hearing Agenda Item No. 1 at 6:03 PM and moving Agenda Item No. 5 to the first department report.
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILIAEMBER DUNCAN, CARRIED, 5-0, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AND TAKING THE PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEM NO. 1 AT 6:03 PM AND TO MOVE AGENDA ITEM NO.5 TO THE FIRST DEPARTMENT REPORT.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. SUBJECT: 6:03 P.M. TIME CERTAIN - PUBLIC HEARING NO. 4: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-10, ADOPTING A MAP OF THE BOUNDARIES OF FIVE
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council conduct the fourth Redistricting Public Hearing and:
Receive public input from the community on the proposed Resolution and the establishment of Yucaipa City Council Election District boundaries; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-10
DISCUSSION: Mayor Avila opened the Public Hearing Item No. 1. Assistant City Manager Crawford presented the Agenda Report
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Public Comment
None
Mayor Avila closed the Public Hearing.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILAI EMBER THORP, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BEAVER, CARRIED, 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
The Special Presentation was delayed until all speakers were present. Council moved forward with the Employee Introduction, Public Comment, Consent Agenda, Mayor and Councilmember Business and Possible Action on Pending Legislation.
EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Preciado introduced Parks Maintenance Worker I Douglas Crossman. Mr. Crossman thanked the Council for the privilege and honor to be here.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Avila asked if there were any Consent Agenda items to be removed for discussion. No items were removed for discussion.
2. SUBJECT: APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 14, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve City Council Minutes of February 14, 2022.
3. SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT — SCHERER SENIOR CENTER
IMPROVEMENTS — ASBESTOS ABATEMENT - PROJECT NO. 11164
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
Award and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract in the amount of $11,200 with ADEP Precision Contracting of Anaheim, CA for the Scherer Senior Center Improvements — Asbestos Abatement - Project No. 11164 (Project); and
2. Approve the amount of $2,200 for construction contract contingency and the amount of $1,000 for construction contract administration, and inspection, for a total construction budget in the amount of $14,400; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to administer the terns of the contract; and
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4. Approve the Specifications prepared for this Project.
4. SUBJECT: TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) ARTICLE 3 GRANT
FUNDING REIMBURSEMENT
REC(1MMENDATION: That City Council adopt Resolution No. 2022-08 authorizing staff to file reimbursement claim forms for Transportation Development Act, Article 3 grant funds in the amount of $13,200 for the City -Wide Bus Stop Enhancements - Project 11169.
6. SUBJECT: EXTENDING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO
THE EL DORADO FIRE
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council review the need to continue the local emergencies, thereby recognizing the continued existence of perilous conditions as a result of the El Dorado Fire, and direct staff as deemed appropriate.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNTCILAIEA113ER BOGH, SECOND BY
COUNCILAIEMBER DUNCAN, CARRIED, 5-0, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS. 2, 3, 4, AND 6.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEA'IBER BUSINESS (REPORTS)
None
POSSIBLE ACTION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
City Manager Casey reported that staff reached out to Congressman Obemolte's office regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Mr. Casey noted that Congressman Obemolte's statement on this matter was posted on social media, distributed a copy of the post to Council, and read the post into the record.
After discussion, it was Council consensus to direct staff to write a letter in support of Congressman Obemolte's statement for Council review and approval.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Housing and Economic Development Analyst Velarde provided information about the programs and services provided by the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and introduced Business Consultant Jackie Scott.
Business Consultant Jackie Scott presented an overview of the services and programs that SBDC provides, discussed how SBDC is funded, and highlighted the support SBDC provides to businesses.
Sterling Hirsch, Sterling Fast Financial, stated that he moved his business to the Incubator Center in February 2020 and is grateful to have this opportunity. Mr. Hirsch reported that his revenues have more than doubled over the last year.
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Nick Dorado, Titan Constructor Engineering, thanked the SBDC, stated the benefits of the program, and thanked the City.
Ricardo Linares, Contact Calibration and Industrial Services, thanked the SBDC, provided information about the support and encouragement he received, and recommended the SBDC and the Incubator Center to anyone interested in starting their own business.
LeAnne Chavez, Advanced Wellness Physical Therapy, commended and thanked the City for supporting the Incubator Center, stated that her business has had an office at the Incubator Center for one year, and discussed the benefits the SBDC has provided to her business.
Councihneaber Bogh congratulated the business owners and stated that he is glad Yucaipa is supporting small businesses.
Councilmember Duncan thanked the business owners for their testimonials and stated that he has changed his opinion about the SBDC organization.
Mayor Avila congratulated the business owners and stated that he echoes Councilmember Bogh's comments. Mayor Avila reminded the public that small business is the backbone of American economy.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
5. SUBJECT: EXTENDING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE COVED-19 PANDEMIC
RECOMMEI\TDATION: That City Council review the need to continue the local emergency, thereby recognizing the continued existence of perilous conditions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and direct staff as deemed appropriate.
DISCUSSION: City Manager Casey presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
CTI : MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNTCILMEMBER BOGH, CARRIED, 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF
RECOMMENDATION AND TO DIRECT STAFF TO RETURN TO COUNCIL AT THE MARCH 14, 2022, CITY COUNCIL MEETING WITH A REFINED
EMERGENCY DECLARATION AND TO REACH OUT TO LOCAL BUSINESS
OWNERS THAT ARE IMPACTED BY THE DECLARATION TO ENSURE THEY
ARE AWARE OF THE UPCOMING AGENDA ITEM SHOULD THEY WANT TO BE HEARD ON THIS MATTER.
7. SUBJECT: AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - S131 LOCAL PARTNERSHIP
PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF CALIMESA FOR THE
COUNTY LINE ROAD TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council review and approve the Amended and Restated Fair Share S131 Local Partnership Program Grant Funding Agreement for the City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6
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County Line Road Corridor Improvement Project from Calimesa Boulevard to Bryant Street and authorize the City Manager to execute and administer the terms of the Amended Agreement.
Councilmember Thorp recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers.
DISCUSSION: Director of Development Services/City Engineer Preciado presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
CA TION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BOGH, SECOND BY
COUNCILIVIEA'IBER DUNCAN, CARRIED, 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILM__EMBER THORP ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
Councilmember Thorp returned to the dais.
8. SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT WORK - FIVE WINDS RANCH BARN BUILDING RELOCATION PROJECT - PROJECT NO. 11166
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Accept the contract work completed by Atom Engineering Construction Inc. of Hemet CA for the Five Winds Ranch Barn Building Relocation Project — Project No. 11166 in the amount of $6,398.00; and
2. Approve the final payment for the Project; and
3. Authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion; and
4. Declare certain property to be surplus to the needs of the City; and
5. Approve and authorize the City Manager and/or his designee to arrange for and execute the sale and/or disposal of said property.
DISCUSSION: Assistant City Engineer Kem presented the Agenda Report.
CT N: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BOGH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BEAVER, CARRIED, 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
9. SUBJECT: 2021 UPTOWN ICE RINK WRAP-UP
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
Receive and file the wrap-up report for the 2021 Ice Rink; and
2. Provide direction, as appropriate, for the 2022 holiday season temporary Ice Rink and direct staff to include the expenditures and revenues in the draft Fiscal Year 2022/202/ Council Minutes
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DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Agenda Report.
After discussion, Council received and filed the wrap-up report and directed staff to return to Council in four weeks with options for Council consideration.
ANNOIINCEMENTS
Councihnember Duncan reported that the Woman's Club Dinner and I00-Year Celebration was a fantastic event.
Mayor Pro Tern Beaver stated that he was not aware of the full scope of philanthropy that the Woman's Club gives to this community, cited examples of their work, and stated that they are a partner of the City and provide a great service.
Mayor Avila stated that he is amazed with what the Woman's Club does behind the scenes and noted that if more people knew what the Club does in the community, more people would want to contribute to help the Club promote themselves and to continue to grow as a philanthropistic organization.
City Attorney Snow announced the Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation - Potential initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: one case Conference with Real Property Negotiator [Govt. Code §54956.81 Property: A portion of APN 0303-253-41, APN No. 0318-061-26, a portion of APN 0303-131-05, APN 0318-01-343 and 0318-01-342, a portion of APNs 0299-32-185 and 0299-32-161, and NE corner of 5`h Street and County Line Rd. (APN to be assigned) - City Negotiator: Ray Casey, City Manager — Negotiating Parties: City of Yucaipa - Under Negotiation: Disposition of Properties The meeting adjourned. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be March 14, 2022, at 6:00 PM. / n
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