Agenda Item No. 1
City of Yucaipa
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting of May 9, 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 May 9, 2022, at 6:00 PM.
PRESENT: Justin Beaver, Mayor Pro Tem
Greg Bogh, Councilmember
Bobby Duncan, Councilmember
Jon Thorp, Councilmember
Ray Casey, City Manager
Tammy Vaughan, Deputy City Clerk/IS Technician
David Snow, City Attorney (via Teleconference)
ABSENT: David Avila, Mayor
Jennifer Crawford, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk
CONVENE CITY COUNCIL
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Captain Williams.
City Manager Casey requested that Agenda Item No. 7 be removed and agendized at a future meeting.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BOGH, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED, 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR AVILA ABSENT), TO REMOVE ITEM NO. 7 FROM THE AGENDA AND TO AGENDIZE THIS ITEM AT A FUTURE MEETING.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Preciado stated that two of the City's Trails and Open Space (TOS) Committee Members will be providing a presentation regarding an award from the California Trails and Greenways for the Committee's Take -a -Hike Program and introduced TOS Committee Chairperson Kristine Mohler and Vice -Chairperson Kathy Barton.
Vice -Chairperson Barton announced that it gives her great pleasure to present a program merit award that was received last month from the California Trails and Greenways for the Committee's Take -a -Hike Program and stated that the award recognizes programs that promote and enhance the enjoyment of California's trails and open spaces. Vice -Chairperson Barton presented information about the program and stated that there are three reasons for this well -deserved award: the City Council's long-term support for the City's network of multi -use trails and preservation of open space; the volunteers on the City's TOS Committee; and the participation of the hikers.
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Chairperson Mohler stated that she takes pride in the City and expressed her appreciation and thanks to City staff, volunteers, the TOS Committee Members, the hikers, and the community.
Chairperson Mohler provided information about the Take -a -Hike program and the new Mountain Bike Course and requested that the third phase of the Course be included in the City's upcoming goals and objectives. Chairperson Mohler further stated that Yucaipa is a gem because of the open spaces and the trails that show off and highlight those open spaces.
Scott Ward, Field Representative for San Bernardino County Yd District Supervisor Dawn Rowe, congratulated the Yucaipa Trails and Open Space Committee with a Certificate of Recognition for the 2020 California Trails and Greenways merit award for the Take -a -Hike Program.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kandie Cansler, Oak Glen, spoke on behalf of the Historical Society and stated that the Society members enjoyed participating in the 2022 Yucaipa Music and Arts Festival. Ms. Cansler stated that the Society presented a display booth for the event and, as a non-profit organization, would appreciate consideration of reducing their cost of the booth rental in the future (Ms. Cansler later learned that non-profit organizations receive a 50% discount for booth rentals).
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Beaver 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 25, 2022
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve City Council Minutes of April 25, 2022.
2. SUBJECT: AMENDMENT NO.5 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE YUCAIPA VALLEY CONSERVANCY, THE WILDLANDS
CONSERVANCY, AND THE CITY OF YUCAIPA
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Reinstate the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, between the Yucaipa Valley Conservancy, the Wildlands Conservancy, and the City of Yucaipa, as amended through previously approved Amendment No. 4; and
2. Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Yucaipa Valley Conservancy, the Wildlands Conservancy, and the City of Yucaipa.
3. SUBJECT: FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 18167
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Approve Final Tract Map No. 18167; and
2. Accept an Offer of Dedication for Public Roads, City Highways and Public Utility City Council Minutes Page Z oY 5
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Purposes on a Portion of 4th Street and a Portion of Avenue H as delineated on Final Tract Map No. 18167; and
Authorize the recordation of the map and accept securities from Century Communities of California, LLC.
4. SUBJECT: FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 18174
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
Approve Final Tract Map No. 18174; and
2. Accept an Offer of Dedication for Public Roads, City Highways and Public Utility Purposes on a Portion of 17"' Street as delineated on Final Tract Map No. 18174; and
3. Authorize the recordation of the map and accept securities from RB Ruxton, LLC.
5. 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.
6. SUBJECT: MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT: FEBRUARY 2022
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report for February 2022.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER DUNCAN, CARRIED, 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR AVILA ABSENT), TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS NO. 1 THROUGH 6.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER BUSINESS (REPORTS)
Councilmember Bogh commended City staff, the Yucaipa Chamber of Cormnerce, volunteers, and the service organizations for the success of the Yucaipa Music and Arts Festival (YMAF) and for working together to make it happen.
Mayor Pro Tern Beaver stated that the efforts of everyone involved in the YMAF was phenomenal and reported that he heard nothing but positive feedback. Mayor Pro Tern Beaver also stated that the marketing efforts and word of mouth have resulted in larger turnouts for Yucaipa's festivals and events.
POSSIBLE ACTION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
City Manager Casey reported that the County of San Bernardino Office of the District Attorney wrote a letter to Governor Newsom in opposition to the draft State budget not including funding City Council Minutes Page 3 of 5
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for the California's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program, noting that the elimination of this funding will severely hinder law enforcement's ability to protect those most in need of protection - children.
After discussion, it was Council concurrence to direct staff to agendize this item for Council consideration at the May 23, 2022, City Council meeting.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
8. SUBJECT: FIRE DEPARTMENT 2021 ANNUAL REPORT AND EMERGENCY
TRANSPORT UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council review and approve the Fire Department's Annual Report for 2021.
DISCUSSION: Chief Malinowski presented the Fire Department 2021 Annual Report and Emergency Transport Update.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DUNCAN, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER BOGH, CARRIED, 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR AVILA ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
9. SUBJECT: LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Law Enforcement Services Contract between the City of Yucaipa and the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department, for a total annual service contract in an amount not to exceed $12,329,951, less the annual personnel credit in the amount of $599,695, for a total net contract amount of not to exceed $11,730,256 for fiscal year 2022-2023.
Councilmember Thorp recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest.
DISCUSSION: City Manager Casey presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BOGH, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER DUNCAN, CARRIED, 3-0-2-0 (MAYOR AVILA AND
COUNCILMEMBER THORP ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF
RECOMMENDATION.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern Beaver announced that one of our Citizens on Patrol members, who retired from the Sheriffs Department and moved out of state after serving the City of Yucaipa from 2006 through 2016, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly yesterday. Mayor Pro Tern Beaver asked for a moment of silence in honor of James (Jim) Krynicki.
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City Attorney Snow announced the Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 case Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation [Gov't Code § 54956.9(d)(1)] 1 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 §54956.81 Property: APNs 0318-01-343 and 0318-01-342, a portion of APNs 0299-32-185 and 0299-32-161 - City Negotiator: Ray Casey, City Manager — Negotiating Parties: City of Yucaipa - Under Negotiation: Disposition of Properties
Conference with Real Property Negotiator [Govt. Code §54956.8] Property: 32798 Oak Glen Road (Formerly APN No. 0301-174-06) - City Negotiator: Ray Casey, City Manager - Negotiating Parties: City of Yucaipa - Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Disposition of Property by City
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned in memory of Citizen's Patrolman James (Jim) Krynicki. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be May 23, 2022, at 6:00 PM.
DAVID AVILA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER CRAWFORD
CITY CLERK
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