City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority
Minutes
Regular Meeting of March 27, 2023
A Regular meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority of the City of Yucaipa, California was called to order in the Council Chambers, 34272 Yucaipa Boulevard, Yucaipa, California, on March 27, 2023, at 6:00 PM.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Sheriff's Explorer Rylan Fernandez.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Bobby Duncan, Mayor Pro Tern
Matt Garner, Councilmember
Jon Thorp, Councilmember
Chris Venable, Councilmember
Chris Mann, City Manager
Jennifer Crawford, Assistant City Manager
Steven Graham, City Attorney
Ana Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk
Fermin Preciado, Director of Development Services/City Engineer ABSENT: Justin Beaver, Mayor
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Chris Mann indicated that there were no changes to the agenda.
EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION
The following new employees approached the podium and introduced themselves:
• Captain Mike Walker
• Director of General Services/City Clerk Ana Sauseda
• Director of Governmental Affairs/PIO Joe Pradetto
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Duncan asked the public to maintain order during public comment. He announced that the public comment portion of the agenda would be limited to 45 minutes.
Sylvia Escoth, Yucaipa, voiced her concerns regarding the sober living home.
Cynthia Barnett, Yucaipa, expressed concerns for the children and elderly who live close to the proposed sober living home and spoke in opposition of this facility.
Julie Smiley also expressed concerns for the children and elderly who live close to the proposed sober living home and spoke in opposition of the facility.
Richard Smiley, Yucaipa, voiced his concerns regarding the sober living home. He indicated that the proposed site is not well located for helping those individuals.
Janay Funk, Yucaipa, voiced her concerns regarding the sober living home. Her home is located directly across the street from the proposed sober living home. She provided handouts to the council with information from the San Bernardino County Development Code — Chapter 84.32 Councilmember Garner questioned how many sober living homes are currently in the City of Yucaipa and spoke in opposition of it.
Kenny Wilson, Yucaipa, voiced his concerns regarding the sober living home. He recently moved to Yucaipa and spoke about the safety concerns.
Jesse Smith, Yucaipa, voiced his concerns regarding the sober living home. He spoke about the sacrifices his family made to be able to live in Yucaipa and how proud he is to be a resident and asked that the city look into this facility further.
Matt Howard, Yucaipa, questioned a room addition at the sober living home and expressed concerns for the children and elderly who live close to facility. He spoke in opposition of it.
Daniel Clark, Yucaipa, spoke about an incident that occurred at his home in 2015 involving a male under the influence. He expressed his concerns for the sober living home that is now going to be a part of his neighborhood. He also spoke about the room addition at the facility and stated that there were no permits pulled for the property. Based on the possible violations, he asked that the City Attorney obtain an injunction with a cease -and -desist order.
Martha Glubka, Yucaipa, voiced her concerns regarding the distrust between the residents of Yucaipa and the Yucaipa City Council.
Caecilia Johns, Yucaipa, spoke regarding the Planning Commission meeting and their approval of the Serrano Estates project. She spoke about each Planning Commissioner and how they voted for that project.
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Diane Smith, Yucaipa, spoke in favor of recognizing former City Manager Ray Casey for his 20 years of faithful service to the City of Yucaipa.
City Manager Mann responded to Ms. Smith's comments and stated that the City would be happy to come up with ways to honor Ray Casey. At the request of Mr. Casey, the City has held off on his recognition until the tension decreases.
Hansen Wang, Yucaipa, thanked the City Manager and City Attorney for agreeing to participate in the Bunny Hop. He also requested the rules of order be consistent for Council meetings.
Colleen Wang, Yucaipa, discussed the American with Disabilities Act and an incident that occurred at the Planning Commission meeting.
City Attorney Graham addressed the comments by Ms. Wang regarding the incident that occurred at the Planning Commission meeting. He acknowledged the mistake that was made and indicated that it would not happen again.
Teri Boon, Yucaipa, spoke about progress.
Matt Underwood, Yucaipa, welcomed City Manager Chris Mann and addressed Mayor Pro Tern Duncan. He also opposed the sober living home.
Richard Galves, Yucaipa, was upset because he didn't receive a call back from Mayor Pro Tern Duncan. He has continued to receive letters from Code Enforcement pertaining to a covered patio and requested the assistance of the Council to resolve the long-standing issue.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan asked if there were any Consent Agenda items to be removed for discussion. No items were removed for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: EXTENDING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE 2022 SEPTEMBER STORM EVENT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council extend the declaration of a local emergency as a result of the 2022 September Storm Event.
2. SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2023-10, TERMINATING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO COVID-19
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2023-10, terminating the local emergency within the City of Yucaipa resulting from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Emergency Medical Services System and rescinding Resolution No. 2022-15.
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3. SUBJECT: MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT: FEBRUARY 2023
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report for February 2023.
4. SUBJECT: 2022 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the 2022 General Plan and Housing Element Progress Reports for the implementation of the City's General Plan.
5. SUBJECT: 2021 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT ACCEPTANCE — (FIRE) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the acceptance of the 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) award for a total of $17,244; and
2. Authorize an increase in the FY 2023 revenue and expenditure budget of $17,244; and
3. Authorize the acquisition of Airbag Extrication Systems from First Out Rescue Equipment in the amount of $12,861, and Rope Rescue Harnesses/Rescue Rope from Rock N Rescue in the amount of $6,671 for use in extrication and rescues for a total of $19,532.
6. SUBJECT: CITY OF YUCAIPA 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. in the amount of $40,145, to produce a Firework show; and
2. Find that the public interest will not be best served by a formal proposal process, waive the formal solicitation of proposals/qualifications in accordance with the City of Yucaipa Municipal Code Section 2.24.060 and Ordinance No. 42; and
3. Approve the closure of Chapman Heights Road west of 1 Oth Street and 13th Street, and the closure of Gold Mountain Road north of Chapman Heights Road from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on July 4, 2023; and
4. Direct staff to include expenditures in the amount of $70,000 and revenues in the amount of $10,000, for a firework show and 4t13 of July event, in the draft FY 2023/2024 budget.
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7. SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT WORK — TRAFFIC CALMING — INSTALLATION OF ASPHALT SPEED HUMPS AND STRIPING - PROJECT NO. 11177
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept the contract work completed by Hardy & Harper Paving, Inc. in the amount of $38,400 for the installation of Asphalt Speed Humps and Striping — Project No. 11177: and
2. Authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion for the project.
8. SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2023-09 TO SET A TIME AND PLACE TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF TRACT MAP NO. 14429 INTO LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (ZONE "EE") RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2029-09 to set a time and place to conduct a Public Hearing and Assessment Ballot proceedings at 6:00 p.m. on May 22, 2023 in compliance with Proposition 218, and to approve the annexation of Tract Map No. 14429 into the City of Yucaipa Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 (Zone "EE"); and
2. Adopt the methodology for and enact the assessments therein.
9. SUBJECT: RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION — COUNTY LINE ROAD MOBILE
SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE (MSRC) GRANT
FUNDED PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Joseph Anthony Mujica and Marlene Gonzales Mujica, (APN-0319-233-24) for the acquisition of a 111 square foot permanent easement for right-of-way purposes and the construction of the County Line Road MSRC Grant Funded Project for an amount not to exceed $850; and
2. Approve an expenditure up to the amount of $3,000 for closing costs associated with the proposed purchase and sale agreement and the amount of $2,300 for right- of-way acquisition coordination/staff time for a total cost in the amount of $6,150 for the acquisition of the permanent right-of-way easement; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the necessary documents to complete the acquisition process.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER VENABLE, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR BEAVER
ABSENT), TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS NO. 1 THROUGH 9.
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MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER BUSINESS (REPORTS)
10. SUBJECT: ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE DISTRICT APPOINTMENT
OF AT -LARGE MEMBER
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council appoint a member of the public to serve on the Public Financing Authority Board and confirm Mayor Beaver as the third Council Member Appointment instead of alternate member.
DISCUSSION: City Planner/Planning Manager Matlock presented the Agenda Report.
Diane Smith, Yucaipa, had questions regarding the staff s recommendation and how the Brown Act would apply. She asked that the City Attorney speak clearly and concisely and not use an avalanche of words when providing clarification to the public.
City Attorney Graham provided clarification to Ms. Smith's question.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR BEAVER ABSENT),
TO APPROVE MAYOR BEAVER AS A MEMBER INSTEAD OF AN
ALTERNATE AND TO APPOINT DUSTEEN NEVATT AS THE SECOND AT - LARGE APPOINTMENT.
POSSIBLE ACTION ON PENDING LEGISLATION
11. SUBJECT: SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 63 — HOMELESS AND MENTAL
HEALTH COURT AND TRANSITIONING HOME GRANT PROGRAMS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Support Senate Bill 63 — Homeless and Mental Health Court and Transitioning Home Grant Programs (SB 63) by Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa), as written; and
2. Approve the attached letter of support.
DISCUSSION: Director of Government Affairs/PIO Pradetto presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER VENABLE, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR BEAVER
ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
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12. SUBJECT: SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 462 — FENTANYL OVERDOSE
RESPONSE TEAMS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Support Assembly Bill 462 — Fentanyl Overdose Response Teams (AB 462) introduced by Assemblymember James Ramos (D-Highland), as amended; and
2. Approve the attached letter of support.
DISCUSSION: Director of Government Affairs/PIO Pradetto presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR BEAVER ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
13. SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 421, ADDING CHAPTER 2.06 TO THE YUCAIPA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO
TRANSPARENCY AND ETHICS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council waive full reading and introduce by title only the Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.06 to the Yucaipa Municipal Code related to Transparency and Ethics.
DISCUSSION: City Manager Mann presented the Agenda Report.
Hansen Wang, Yucaipa, discussed transparency and additional things that could be done in an effort to be more transparent.
Additional presentation by City Attorney Graham.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (MAYOR BEAVER ABSENT),
TO APPROVE THE INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 421.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Venable spoke about taking the teen commission to the State Capitol.
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan announced the upcoming Rodeo.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan adjourned the meeting in honor of the children who were killed at the Nashville Christian School. The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m. x"
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City Clerk
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