Agenda Item No. 1
City of Yucaipa
City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting of October 24, 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 October 24, 2022, at 6:00 PM.
PRESENT: David Avila, Mayor
Justin Beaver, Mayor Pro Tern
Bobby Duncan, Councilmember
Jon Thorp, Councilmember
Ray Casey, City Manager
Jennifer Crawford, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk
David Snow, City Attorney
ABSENT: Greg Bogh, Councilmember
CONVENE CITY COUNCIL
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Chief Malinowski.
City Manager Casey recommended that the Employee Introduction be postponed until the next City Council meeting due to illness; that Agenda Item No. 10 be moved from the Consent Agenda to the first Department Report along with an updated Agreement (which was distributed to City Council and made available to the public); and that the City Attorney present an oral report for Consent Agenda Item No. 10 (Amendment No. 10 to City Manager Employment Agreement) prior to City Council voting on the Consent Agenda.
Council concurred.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Director of Community Services Wolfe introduced Yucaipa Calimesa Girls Softball (YCGS) President Sal Navarro and Secretary Niki Bua and invited the YCGS 14-Under All Star team players that were in attendance up to the podium.
Niki Bua thanked the City for recognizing the accomplishments of the 14-Under All Star Team and thanked the YCGS League, families, President, Board Members, Managers, Coaches, the Player Registrar and the District Commissioner for their dedication and support. Ms. Bua extended congratulations to the members of the 14-Under YCGS All Star Team for winning the USA Softball Southern California 14-Under All Star Eastern C District.
Manager Jeff Bua thanked the City for the recognition of the YCGS All -Star Team, and thanked the YCGS Board Members, the USA Softball District Commissioner, parents, Coaches, President Sal Navarro, and Niki Bua. Mr. Bua thanked the team members of the 14-Under All -Star Team and stated that it has been an honor and a privilege to coach such a great group of girls.
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USA Softball Eastern District Commissioner Rhonda Shirey reported on the successful growth of the League, commended the Board for all they have done with the League, and stated that she is so proud of the Yucaipa team and players.
YCGS President Sal Navarro commended the team players for the way they are teammates together, the way they work, the way they play, and the way they carry themselves on and off the field as student athletes and citizens of our community.
The City Council recognized and congratulated the Yucaipa Calimesa Girls Softball 14-Under team for winning the USA Softball Southern California 14-Under All Star Eastern C District and presented them with a Certificate of Achievement.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kathy Sellers, Yucaipa, stated that the concerns of North Bench property owners are growing stronger and stated her concerns with overriding the current General Plan with the Wine Country Specific Plan and projects.
Colleen Wang, Yucaipa, stated her concerns pertaining to developers having voting rights as members of the Yucaipa Valley Wine Country Planning Committee and asserted that this is a direct conflict of interest.
Hansen Wang, Yucaipa, requested that the AVA submit an ROI to the City Council and that it be made available to the public so that the community is able to see how the City will gain from its i[�3.Y�IiiY�I��
Richard Frost, Yucaipa, reported that new encampments are being set up along the creek bed on 3rd Street (south of Yucaipa Boulevard) and that there are several people running businesses out of their homes on 3`d Street.
Kathy Barton, Yucaipa, spoke in support of the Wildwood Single Track Mountain Bike Trail Phase III Project, thanked the City Council for their support of this project, stated that the project solidifies Yucaipa's reputation as being an outstanding venue for that form of recreation, and highlighted the benefits of the project.
Kristine Mohler, Yucaipa, stated that the Wildwood Single Track Mountain Bike Trail is a jewel in our trail system and that the project would never have happened without City Council's support. Ms.
Mohler also spoke about the City's recent Make a Difference Day and thanked all involved.
CONSENT AGENDA
City Attorney Snow provided an oral summary of Consent Agenda Item No. 11 (Amendment No. 10 to the City Manager Employment Agreement).
Councilmember Thorp announced that he would recuse himself from Consent Agenda Item No. 5 due to a potential conflict of interest.
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Mayor Avila asked if there were any Consent Agenda items to be removed for discussion. No items were removed for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: APPROVE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of September 26, 2022.
2. SUBJECT: APPROVE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 19, 2022
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve Special City Council Meeting Minutes of October 19, 2022.
3. SUBJECT: EXTENDING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE 2022 SEPTEMBER STORM EVENT
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 2022 September Storm Event, and direct staff as deemed appropriate.
4. SUBJECT: MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT: AUGUST 2022
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report for August 2022.
5. SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 COPS GRANT AWARD
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council accept the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 allocation of the California Citizens' Options for Public Safety (COPS) Grant awarded to the City of Yucaipa and Yucaipa Police Department in the amount of $100,000 to be distributed in monthly allocations.
6. SUBJECT: FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 17349
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Approve Final Tract Map No. 17349; and
2. Authorize the recordation of the map and accept securities from Pacific Horizon Builders, a California Corporation.
7. SUBJECT: EQUIPMENT PURCHASE — HOT ASPHALT PAVEMENT REPAIR
EQUIPMENT TRAILER
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
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1. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract for the purchase of a Hot Asphalt Pavement Repair Equipment Trailer from Crafco Inc. in the amount of $46,649.48; and
2. Authorize and approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $46,649.48 in the Gas Tax Fund (Fund 14) to increase expenditures in the current adopted FY2022/2023 Budget for the purchase.
8. SUBJECT: CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH ALLISON MECHANICAL, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 with Allison Mechanical, Inc. for the HVAC Service and Repair Program in the amount of $30,000 for additional costs of necessary HVAC system repairs at City facilities for a revised contract total in the amount of $78,968 for FY2022/2023.
9. SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT — DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE WILDWOOD SINGLE TRACK MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL PHASE III — PROJECT NO. 11103
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Award and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract in the amount of $81,882 with Bellfree Contractors, Inc. of Granada Hills, CA, for the Design and Development of the Wildwood Single Track Mountain Bike Trail Phase III — Project No. 11103; and
2. Authorize the amount of $3,000 for contract contingency and the amount of $3,678 for contract administration, testing and inspection, and staff time for a total project budget of $88,500 for Phase III of the Wildwood Single Track Mountain Bike Trail Phase III — Project No. 11103.
11. SUBJECT: AMENDMENT NO. 10 TO CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 10 to the City Manager's Employment Agreement, effective with the first pay period in July 2023, providing:
The term of the agreement is extended through June 30, 2024. The agreement will terminate on June 30, 2024, unless extended pursuant to agreement of the parties; and
2. Effective July 1, 2023, Employee's salary will be increased by 3%, to $299,420; and
3. The agreement is amended to provide for the use of a City vehicle by the Employee for City business, and not for personal use. The City shall pay for gas, maintenance, insurance, and repair of the vehicle.
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12. SUBJECT: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION — ST. FRANCES XAVIER
CABRINI FALL FESTIVAL
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve a Special Event Permit Application submitted by St. Frances Xavier Cabrini to conduct a Fall Festival on Saturday November 5, 2022.
13. SUBJECT: SHAOUL LEVY —LEVY RENTAL SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (CASE NOS. 21-084/CUP/DBA & 21-094/CUP/DBA): A DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT TO CONSTRUCT A SIXTY-TWO (62) UNIT RENTAL SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ACROSS TWO (2) PROJECT SITES APPROVED AS CASE NO. 21-084/CUP/DBA FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
AND DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A THIRTY (30) UNIT AGE -RESTRICTED PROJECT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE 55 YEARS OR OLDER LOCATED AT APN: 0319-121-24 AND CASE NO. 21-094/CUP/DBA
FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A THIRTY-TWO (32) UNIT, AGE -RESTRICTED HOUSING PROJECT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE 55 YEARS OR OLDER LOCATED AT APN: 0319-012-40 (COLLECTIVELY, THE "PROJECT") RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the attached Density Bonus Agreements (DBAs) for Case Nos. 21-084/CUP/DBA & 21-094/CUP/DBA.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DUNCAN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BEAVER, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER BOGH ABSENT), TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS NO.1 THROUGH 4,6 THROUGH 9, AND 11-13.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DUNCAN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BEAVER, CARRIED 3-0-2-0 (COUNCILMEMBER BOGH ABSENT,
COUNCILMEMBER THORP RECUSED HIMSELF), TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NO.5.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER BUSINESS (REPORTSI
None
POSSIBLE ACTION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
None
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
10. SUBJECT: JOINT USE OF FACILITIES AGREEMENT — CRAFTON HILLS
COLLEGE AQUATICS COMPLEX (AMENDED)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Joint Use of Facilities Agreement (Agreement) with San Bernardino Community College District (District) for the joint programming of the Crafton Hills College Aquatics Center (AC).
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DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Agenda Report. An amended Agreement was distributed to Council and made available to the public.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER BOGH ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED.
14. 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.
DISCUSSION: City Manager Casey presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DUNCAN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BEAVER, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER BOGH ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
15. SUBJECT: YUCAIPA EQUESTRIAN ARENA COMMITTEE; RODEO
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Approve the revised Special Event Permit Application submitted by the Yucaipa Equestrian Arena Rodeo Committee to conduct the 2023 Yucaipa Rodeo on Friday, March 31, 2023, and Saturday, April 1, 2023; and
2. Approve the City's Co-sponsorship for the 2023 Yucaipa Rodeo to include use of City owned equipment, City -owned vacant lot directly across California Street, shuttle service and provide Public Works, Community Services, Police and Fire personnel; and
3. Waive the Special Event Permit Application fee of $200; and
4. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute and administer the terms of the contract with Alex Hauser in the amount of $80,000; and
Authorize a budget adjustment in the amount of $40,000 to increase Rodeo expenses and revenues in the special events division of the Community Services Department during the FY 2022/2023; and
6. Review and approve the associated street closures and traffic control plan for the 2023 Rodeo; and
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7. Waive the provisions of Yucaipa Municipal Code Section 12.06.030(A) and (D), regarding overnight camping, for the duration of the event.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER BOGH ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
16. SUBJECT: 2022 WINTERFEST
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
1. Review and approve the 2022 Winterfest layout and associated street closures; and
2. Approve the Beer and Wine Garden and associated boundaries; and
3. Consider the request made by the Uptown Association and, if approved, authorize a budget adjustment in the amount of $6,000 to increase Winterfest expenses in the Special Events Division of the Community Services Department during the FY 2022/2023 and reduce the non -department budget.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY MAYOR
PRO TEM BEAVER, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER BOGH ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE HOUSING AUTHORITY
City Council adjourned. Housing Authority convened. (Housing Authority proceedings are contained in separate Minutes)
CONVENE JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
City Council reconvened.
17. SUBJECT: PROPOSED BOND UPSIZING / REFINANCING WITH EAGLE YUCAIPA 55, L.P. 96-UNIT SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 5TH STREET AND COUNTY LINE ROAD (APN 0318-23-524)
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council:
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1. Review and approve the proposed Bond upsizing/Refinancing proposed by Eagle Yucaipa 55, L.P; and
2. Review and approve the First Amendment to the Promissory Note and Disposition and Development Agreement; and
Review and approve the Confirmation of Intercreditor and Subordination Agreement; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to finalize and execute the necessary documents to complete and document the Bond Upsizing/ Refinancing process and loan.
That the Housing Authority:
1. Review and approve the proposed Bond upsizing/Refinancing proposed by Eagle Yucaipa 55, L.P; and
2. Review and approve the First Amendment to the Promissory Note and Disposition and Development Agreement; and
3. Review and approve the Confirmation of Intercreditor and Subordination Agreement; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to finalize and execute the necessary documents to complete and document the Bond Upsizing/ Refinancing process and loan.
DISCUSSION: Housing and Economic Development Analyst Miller presented the Agenda Report.
Randy Friend, representing Eagle Development, stated that Eagle Development is proud of the community they built and for the repayment of the City's loan.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY MAYOR
PRO TEM BEAVER, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER BOGH ABSENT),
TO APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL PORTION OF STAFF
RECOMMENDATION.
ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BEAVER, SECOND BY VICE - CHAIRPERSON AVILA, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COMMISSIONER BOGH ABSENT),
TO APPROVE THE HOUSING AUTHORITY PORTION OF STAFF
RECOMMENDATION.
ADJOURN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Housing Authority adjourned.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Councilmember Thorp recused himself from the Public Hearing Item No. 18 due to a potential conflict of interest. Councilmember Thorp requested that the Minutes reflect that he inadvertently voted for the continuation of this item at the September 26, 2022, City Council meeting and that he should have recused himself from voting on that item as well.
18. SUBJECT: PREMIUM LAND DEVELOPMENT. CASE NO 22-121/APP, AN
APPEAL OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION FOR DENIAL OF CASE NO. 21-085/GPA/LUCR/DBA: A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DISTRICT FROM RM-10M (MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL) TO RM-24 (HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL) AN AFFORDABILITY
PROVISION THAT WILL BE EXECUTED THROUGH A DENSITY BONUS
AGREEMENT AND A LAND USE COMPLIANCE REVIEW TO PERMIT A
PRIVATELY GATED 200-UNIT MULTI -FAMILY APARTMENT PROJECT ON FOUR PARCELS TOTALING 8.39 ACRES WITH A DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT TO COVENANT TEN (10) PERCENT OF THE UNITS AS LOW-INCOME AFFORDABLE; TO BE LOCATED BETWEEN 3RD STREET TO THE WEST, AND 2ND STREET TO THE EAST, AT APPROXIMATELY 375 FEET NORTH OF COUNTY LINE ROAD. A LOT MERGER WILL ALSO BE PROCESSED TO CONSOLIDATE ALL FOUR PARCELS INTO A SINGLE LOT. APNS 0319-253-28, - 29, -30, -84 (CONTINUED FROM SEPTEMBER 26, 2022)
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing and consider the appeal request regarding the Planning Commission's recommendation of denial of the Fallbrook Meadows General Plan Amendment and 200- unit development Project. Should the City decide to accept the Planning Commission's recommendation and deny the Project, the following motion is provided:
1. Deny the appeal request; and
2. Deny the minor General Plan Amendment / Land Use District Change of a property from RM-1 OM Multiple Residential, 10,000 square foot minimum lot size) to the land use designation of RM-24 (High Density Multiple Residential); and
3. Deny the Density Bonus Agreement Request and Land Use Compliance Review (Case No. 21-085), as it is inconsistent with the Development Code (as the site would not be designed as RM-24); and
4. Adopt the Findings for denial as contained in this Agenda Report; and,
5. Find the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Sections 15061(4) and 15270 of the CEQA Guidelines.
If the City Council decides to approve the Project, the following motion is provided:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-41, approving the minor General Plan Amendment / Land Use District Change of a property from RM-1 OM Multiple Residential, 10,000 square City Council Minutes Page 9 of 14
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foot minimum lot size) to the land use designation of RM-24 (High Density Multiple Residential); and
B. Approve first reading, by the title only, as read by staff, of Ordinance No. 412, amending Ordinance No. 343, amending the Official Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance as adopted by the City of Yucaipa; and
C. Approve the Density Bonus Agreement Request and Land Use Compliance Review (Case No. 21-085), subject to the Conditions of Approval as contained in this Agenda Report; and
D. Adopt the Findings as contained in this Agenda Report; and E. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, finding the mitigation measures and standard measures and procedures will reduce the potential level of environmental impact to less than significant; and F. Direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and, G. Refer the final site plan, architectural design, and conceptual landscaping review for the proposed Project back the Planning Commission for review and approval.
As part of an approval, the City Council may add any additional conditions to reflect infrastructure/capital improvements to best serve the development. Additionally, the applicant has provided an amended site plan design for consideration, which retains the proposed 200 units that was presented to the Planning Commission but has been modified to incorporate a two-story design intended to address a key area of concern identified by surrounding property owners.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Avila opened the Public Hearing Item No. 18. Planning Manager/City Planner Matlock presented the Agenda Report.
Applicant Representative Craig Heaps provided a summary of the project and provided an overview of the differences between the original project and the revised project alternatives.
Applicant/Owner Ivano Stamegna stated that after hearing public comment and objections from the neighbors of the proposed project during a Planning Commission meeting, the owner redesigned the project and believes that the revised concept has addressed most, if not all, of those concerns.
Public Comment
Arthur Walter, Yucaipa, addressed his concerns regarding increased traffic and congestion, questioned the traffic study, and encouraged the City Council to deny the zoning change.
Randy Main, Yucaipa, stated that the builder has addressed many of the neighbor's concerns and stated that the neighbors would like to see the number of proposed units downsized.
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Michael McKinley, Yucaipa, stated his opposition to building an apartment complex with 200-units in his neighborhood and addressed his overall concerns with the proposed proj ect.
Darrel Mack, Yucaipa, stated that high density apartments should not be located within neighborhoods and should be located on high flow streets closer to freeways.
Scarlett Parisi, Yucaipa, stated her opposition to changing the General Plan and addressed her concerns regarding traffic and parking.
Holly Pinson, Yucaipa, stated her opposition to the proposed project due to congestion and traffic problems and stated that the street needs to be widened to deal with the current traffic before discussing the project.
Judy Main, Yucaipa, spoke in opposition to any change to the General Plan for this project, added that the project is too big for this area, and suggested limiting the number of units from 200 to 150.
Jody Adams, Yucaipa, spoke in opposition to changing the General Plan, addressed her concerns pertaining to the lack of infrastructure to support this proposed project, and stated that the focus should be on safety for that side of the wash.
Marla Green, Yucaipa, spoke in opposition to the project and stated her concerns pertaining to obstruction of views, increased traffic, and the lack of infrastructure to support the proj ect.
Tom Murphy, Yucaipa, addressed his concerns pertaining to the lack of infrastructure and water to support the project and stated that he supports developing open land, but within reason. Mr. Murphy requested that the developer consider reducing the number of units to between 120-150.
Teri Boon, Yucaipa, stated that one-story single-family homes (like the neighborhood between Douglas and Lantana off Wildwood Canyon Road) would be a better match for this neighborhood.
Daniel Morgan, Yucaipa, stated that he is a resident of North Bench and stated his support for those that are trying to protect their land. Mr. Morgan asked that the City Council consider the concerns of the citizens from that community and from the North Bench and request that the City Council support the Planning Commission's decision.
Applicant/Owner Ivano Stamegna stated that he has listened to the public comments on this item and that he is willing to reduce the number of units from 200 to 175 if the City Council would approve the project with a condition to not exceed 175 units.
Applicant Representative Craig Heaps stated that this project will help to bring families to Yucaipa. Mr. Heaps addressed concerns pertaining to parking and stated that two separate companies have conducted traffic studies for this project, which is overparked according to State law. Mr. Heaps addressed questions raised by the City Council.
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Mayor Avila closed the Public Hearing.
After discussion, the Council recessed for ten minutes.
After review, City Attorney Snow stated that he does not think that there is any impediment to the Council remanding this to the Planning Commission if it chose to do so.
After further discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BEAVER, SECOND BY MAYOR AVILA, CARRIED 2-1-2-0 (COUNCILMEMBER DUNCAN VOTED NO,
COUNCILMEMBER BOGH ABSENT, COUNCILMEMBER THORP RECUSED
HIMSELF), TO REMAND THIS PROJECT BACK TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR REVIEW, TO INCLUDE TWO-STORY HOMES (AS
OPPOSED TO THREE-STORY HOMES) AND A REDUCTION FROM 200 UNITS TO 175 UNITS AS AMENDED BY THE APPLICANT.
19. SUBJECT: CASE NO. 21-202/GPA/CUP/ARC: A MINOR GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF A SPLIT -ZONED PARCEL (APN 0318-011-48), CURRENTLY DESIGNATED AS RS-20M (SINGLE RESIDENTIAL) (1.43 ACRES) AND CG (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) (4.5-ACRES),
TO A SINGLE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF CG (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) TOTALING 5.93 ACRES, AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW TO PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SECURED -GATED SELF -STORAGE FACILITY SITUATED ON TWO (2) PARCELS TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 6.25 ACRES AND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE 11TH STREET, ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF YUCAIPA BOULEVARD, 500 FEET EAST OF 12TH STREET AND 470 FEET NORTH OF AVENUE D
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-52, approving the minor General Plan Amendment / Land Use District Change of a property from RS-20M (Single -Residential, 20,000 square foot minimum lot size) to the land use designation of CG (General Commercial); and
2. Approve first reading, by the title only, as read by staff, of Ordinance No. 416, amending Ordinance No. 343, amending the Official Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance as adopted by the City of Yucaipa; and
3. Approve the Conditional Use Permit (Case No. 21-202), subject to the Conditions of Approval as contained in this Agenda Report; and
4. Adopt the Findings as contained in this Agenda Report; and
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6. Direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and,
7. Review, and if it is considered acceptable, approve the architectural design and conceptual landscaping for the proposed Project.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Avila opened the Public Hearing Item No. 19. Assistant Planner Farmer presented the Agenda Report.
Applicant Peter Nora, President of U Store It, provided an overview of the project and stated that this is a family -run company that comprises eight other locations in Southern California. Mr. Nora stated that they manage all of their properties and make a significant investment to ensure that the properties are secure.
Applicant Nora addressed questions raised by the City Council.
Public Comment
Hannah Parker, Yucaipa, stated that she will no longer be able to see the fireworks from her backyard if they build this project and stated that she is concerned for the safety of the people that walk in that area because of the increased traffic and lack of a stop light or cross walk.
Josiah Parker, Yucaipa, stated that he does not want the project to be here.
Tiffany Parker, Yucaipa, stated that her family has lived next to the proposed project for the last ten years and addressed her concerns pertaining to increased traffic, pedestrian safety, and the negative impact the proposed project will have on the value of their property. Ms. Parker added that the project has great potential for substantial adverse effects.
William Parker, Yucaipa, stated that his primary concern with the proposed project is the potential increase in crime and the overall safety for their family.
Applicant Peter Nora provided additional information on the overall design and elements of the proposed project.
Mayor Avila closed the Public Hearing.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER BOGH ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Avila reported that the Make a Difference Day (MADD) event included two significant projects: the 5-Winds Ranch project and the Senior Center project. Mayor Avila reported that the City Council Minutes Page 13 of 14
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Rotary Club, members of City staff, and the members of the Fire Department volunteered to complete the landscaping project at the Senior Center.
City Manager Casey extended appreciation to all the volunteers and to City staff for their volunteer efforts and leadership at both events.
Councilmember Thorp commended the number of volunteers that participated in the MADD events and reported that Principal Miller also held a MADD project at Valley Elementary School.
Planning Manager/City Planner Matlock announced that the State of California has certified the City of Yucaipa's Housing Element.
City Attorney Snow announced the Closed Session item.
CLOSED SESSION
Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation [Gov't Code §54956.9(d)(2)] - 1 item — Liability Claim No. 2022-08, Manuel Luiz
City Manager Casey reported that City Council rejected Liability Claim Number 2022-08.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be November 14, 2022, at 6:00 PM.
DAVID AVILA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER CRAWFORD
CITY CLERK
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