Agenda Item No. 1
City of Yucaipa
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting of April 25, 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 April 25, 2022, at 6:00 PM.
PRESENT: David Avila, Mayor
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: Justin Beaver, Mayor Pro Tern
CONVENE CITY COUNCIL
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Captain Williams.
City Manager Casey requested that Agenda Item No. 9 be removed and agendized at a future meeting.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BOGH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER DUNCAN, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEM BEAVER ABSENT), TO REMOVE ITEM NO. 9 FROM THE AGENDA AND TO AGENDIZE THIS ITEM AT A FUTURE MEETING.
EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION
Captain Williams introduced Deputy Sheriff Cameron Gray. Deputy Sheriff Gray thanked the City Council and stated that he greatly appreciates the opportunity.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Patty Ingram, Yucaipa, thanked the City Council for removing Agenda Item No. 9 from the Agenda (regarding the conceptual plan revisions for the Yucaipa Pickleball Facility) and stated that the Yucaipa Pickleball Club (YPC) appreciates the time to review the proposed plan. Ms. Ingram stated that Yucaipa is home to a professional pickleball player that is ranked 22nd in the world in men's doubles, emphasized the YPC's desire to have a facility that can accommodate major events, and stated that the YPC is willing to partner with the City to do everything they can to make this facility one that we can all be proud of.
Bill McEwen, Yucaipa, stated that he lives in the heart of Uptown and reported that problems associated with dumpster divers and abandoned grocery carts have been partially addressed, which City Council Minutes
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has resulted in a positive impact to this area. Mr. McEwen also stated that the completion of Yucaipa Boulevard between 4th Street and 2°a Street would also improve this area.
Eric Stalter, Yucaipa, stated the Liberty Lap's support of the City Council's recent approval for the use of red, white, and blue striping on segments of Yucaipa Boulevard, and the City Council's consideration of opposing AB 2223 and supporting SB 1072.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Avila asked if there were any Consent Agenda items to be removed for discussion. No items were removed for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 11, 2022
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve City Council Minutes of April 11, 2022.
2. SUBJECT: MULTIFUNCTION PRINTERS — PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the purchase of seven multifunction printers from Advanced Imaging Strategies, Inc. in the amount of $44,992.09, from savings identified in the Administrative Services Department Budget, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Sales Order Agreement on behalf of the City; and
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the five-year Maintenance Agreement with Advanced Imaging Strategies, Inc. for inulti-functional printing and maintenance services.
3. SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT - PURCHASE OF 2022 CHEVROLET 1500
SILVERADO TRUCK
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council award and authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase contract with Rotolo Chevrolet to acquire one (1) 2022 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado LTD 4WD truck for use by the Public Works Division in the not to exceed amount of $46,492.80.
4. SUBJECT: EXTENDING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IMPACT ON THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEM
RECOMMENDATION: 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 impact on the Emergency Medical Services system.
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ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council receive the Community Activity Grant Accountability Reports and deem the program requirements complete for Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California, Inc. — Spring EGGstravaganza, Rotary Club of Yucaipa — Yucaipa Christmas Parade, Yucaipa Valley Art Association — Monthly Meetings, Yucaipa Valley Art Association — Spring Art Show, Yucaipa Valley Gem and Mineral Society — Youth Lapidary Program, and the Yucaipa Woman's Club — Ongoing Maintenance of Club Building.
6. SUBJECT: RENEWAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
WITH UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES CORPORATION (UEC) AT CALIFORNIA STATE
UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO (CSUSB) FOR ITSELF AND ON BEHALF OF THE
INLAND EMPIRE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (IEBSDC) FOR
SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND CONSULTING SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to renew a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) University Enterprises Corporation (UEC) at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) for itself and on behalf of the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (IEBSDC) for Small Business Support, Resources, and Consulting Services; and
2. Direct staff to include the amount of $17,000 in the draft FY 2022/2023 General Fund, Economic Development, Professional Services budget for this program.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DUNCAN, SECOND BY,
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEAM BEAVER ABSENT), TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS NO. 1 THROUGH 6.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER BUSINESS (REPORTS)
Councilmember Thorp reported that he attended the Arbor Day event and thanked all who participated in this event.
Mayor Avila reported that he and Mayor Pro Tern Beaver attended the Redlands Bicycle Classic/Yucaipa Circuit Race.
7. SUBJECT: ASSEMBLY BILL 2223 (WICKS) — REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH RECOMMENDATION: That City Council review and approve a letter of opposition for Assembly Bill 2223 (Wicks) which seeks to change the way a coroner certificates a fetal death.
DISCUSSION: City Manager Casey presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
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ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DUNCAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEAM BEAVER ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
8. SUBJECT: SENATE BILL 1072 (DAHLE) — VIOLENT FELONIES: HUMAN
TRAFFICKING
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council review and approve a letter of support for Senate Bill 1072 (Dahle) regarding the designation of human sex trafficking as a "violent felony" subjecting the offense to enhanced penalties.
DISCUSSION: City Manager Casey presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BOGH, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEAM BEAVER ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
POSSIBLE ACTION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
10. SUBJECT: AUDIT REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 RECOMMENDATION: That City Council receive and file the audit reports for the year ended June 30, 2021.
DISCUSSION: Director of Finance Hamilton introduced Brett Van Lant, Certified Public Accountant, Van Lant & Fankhanel, LLP.
Mr. Van Lant provided a brief presentation of the audit and addressed questions raised by Council.
After discussion, the City Council received and filed the report.
11. SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO YUCAIPA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 12.04.040 (HOURS OF OPERATION) CONTINUED FROM THE APRIL 11, 2022, CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve first reading, by title only, as read by staff, of Ordnance No. 406, amending Section 12.04.040 of Chapter 12.04 of Title 12 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code regarding hours of operation, and find Ordinance No. 406 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and 15061(b)(3).
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DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Agenda Report.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BOGH, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEAM BEAVER
ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION
12. SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 — 3RD QUARTER GENERAL FUND BUDGET REPORT
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council review the 3rd Quarter General Fund Budget Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 and:
1. Amend the FY 2021-22 General Fund Adopted Budget by:
a. Increasing the estimated revenue for the Building Plan Review — Fire in the amount of $105,000; and
b. Increasing the estimated revenue for Code Enforcement in the amount of $100,000; and
c. Increasing the estimated revenue for the various Franchise Fees in the amount of $100,000; and
2. Amend the FY 2021/2022 Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget by reallocating $739,000 in prior year's General Fund Net Revenues (Unassigned Fund Balance) directly to the City's Capital Projects Fund (Fund 35) rather than through the current fiscal year's General Fund Operating Budget including:
a. Reallocating the amount of $39,000 related to the Five Winds/El Dorado Ranch Park Project (City Council approved on August 23, 2021); and b. Reallocating the amount of $100,000 related to the Flag Hill Veterans Memorial Park Improvement Project (City Council approved on November 8, 2021); and c. Reallocating the amount of $370,000 related to the Five Winds/El Dorado Ranch Park Project (City Council approved on November 8, 2021); and d. Reallocating the amount of $230,000 in Pass-thru Redevelopment Agency funds related to the Five Winds/El Dorado Ranch Park Project (City Council approved on November 8, 2021); and
3. Increase the portion of the City's General Fund Balance committed for severe economic emergencies from 20% to 30% effective for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 annual operating budget and subsequent fiscal year budgets.
DISCUSSION: Director of Finance Hamilton presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
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ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BOGH, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEAM BEAVER ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
13. SUBJECT: CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 — WILSON III BASIN PHASE 1B IMPROVEMENTS —PROJECT NO. 10879
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 6 to the contract with LB3 Enterprises Inc. of Lakeside, CA for the Wilson III Basin Phase IB Improvements — Project No. 10879 for additional work required to further complete the overall project in the amount of $270,000 for a revised total contract in the amount of $1,592,522.84.
DISCUSSION: Director of Development Services/City Engineer Preciado introduced the Agenda item. Assistant City Engineer Kern presented the Agenda Report.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER BOGH, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEAM BEAVER ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
14. SUBJECT: AGREEMENT WITH INNOVATIVE FEDERAL STRATEGIES, LLC.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Review and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Innovative Federal Strategies, LLC for federal lobbying services in the draft FY 2022/2023 General Fund Budget not to exceed the amount of $66,500 for the period between May 1, 2022, through June 31, 2023; and
2. Direct staff to include the funding for this recommendation in the draft FY 2022/2023 General Fund Budget.
DISCUSSION: City Manager Casey presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BOGH, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR PRO TEAM BEAVER ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
15. SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council receive and file the April 2022 Development Services Department Update.
DISCUSSION: Director of Development Services/City Engineer Preciado introduced the Agenda item. Assistant City Engineer Kern and Planning Manager/City Planner Matlock presented the Agenda Report.
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After discussion, Council received and filed the April 2022 Development Services Department Update.
STUDY SESSION
16. SUBJECT: COMMUNITY SERVICES USER FEES
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council conduct a Study Session and:
Review the proposed User Fee update for the Community Services Department to be implemented May 1, 2022; and
2. Direct staff as appropriate.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Agenda Report.
After discussion, Council directed staff to:
• Remove the non-resident fee and implement a resident priority registration policy • Provide a resident priority for rental requests that are received on the same day • Eliminate rental categories
• Increase fees to be in -line with the Fair Market Value (this increase in fees would range between 16% and 40%)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Director of Community Services Wolfe reported that the past weekend events included a Dog Show at the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center (YPAC); a Healthy Yucaipa Committee/Youth Advisory Committee Health Fair, 5K run and a one -mile Fun Run; and a Wedding Expo at the YPAC. Director Wolfe announced that the Yucaipa Music and Arts Festival will take place on May 6th and 7th
City Attorney Snow announced the Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation [Gov't Code § 54956.9(d)(1)]. l item:
1) San Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIVDS 2009818 —City of Yucaipa v. Neville R. Brock, Catherine A. Brock, Jeffrey N. Brock
Conference with Real Property Negotiator [Govt. Code §54956.8] Property: A portion of APN Nos. 0303-253-41 and 0319-233-77 - City Negotiator: Ray Casey, City Manager — Negotiating Parties: City of Yucaipa - Under Negotiation: Disposition of Properties Conference with Labor Negotiators [Govt. Code § 54957.6] Agency designated representative: Ray Casey, City Manager City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8
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Employee organizations:
- Unrepresented Management, Supervisory and Confidential Employees - Yucaipa City Employees Association
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be May 9, 2022, at 6:00 PM.
DAVID AVILA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER CRAWFORD
CITY CLERK
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