Agenda Item No.
CITY OF YUCAIPA
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ana V. Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk FOR: City Council Meeting of July 24, 2023
SUBJECT: Approve the Council Minutes of June 26, 2023 and July 10, 2023 RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on June 26, 2023, and July 10, 2023, as presented.
Attachments:
1. Regular Meeting Minutes — 06/12/2023
2. Cancelled Meeting Minutes — 07/10/2023
Approved By:
ATTACHMENT 1
City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Regular Meeting of June 26, 2023
City Hall Council Chambers
34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
CLOSED SESSION — 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Bobby Duncan, Mayor Pro Tem
Matt Garner, Councilmember
Chris Venable, Councilmember
Jon Thorp, Councilmember
ABSENT: Justin Beaver, Mayor
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Significant exposure to litigation Government Code Section 54956.9: Claim GHCO055013 — Claims of Jeremy Smith, Melissa Smith, Madison Sherman, Victoria Sherman, Alexandra Sherman, Travis Sherman, and Kyle Sherman
The City Council entered Closed Session at 5:32 p.m.
OPEN SESSION — 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan called to order the Regular Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority at 6:02 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Captain Mike Walker.
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CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Bobby Duncan, Mayor Pro Tern
Matt Garner, Councilmember
Jon Thorp, Councilmember
Chris Venable, Councilmember
ABSENT: Justin Beaver, Mayor
STAFF
PRESENT: Chris Mann, City Manager
Jennifer Crawford, Assistant City Manager
Steven Graham, City Attorney
Ana Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk
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Mayor Pro Tern Duncan presented a proclamation designating July as Parks & Recreation month.
City Attorney Graham reported that the Council voted 4-0-1 (Mayor Beaver absent) to reject the claims of the individuals listed on the Closed Session Agenda.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Chris Mann indicated that there were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan asked the public to be respectful during public comment.
Joanna Yawney, Yucaipa, stated her concerns pertaining to recent events on Princeton Dr. and asked the Council to consider installing speed bumps.
John Almquist, Yucaipa, stated his concerns pertaining to speeding vehicles on Princeton Dr. and asked the Council to consider installing speed bumps.
Richard Oliveras, Yucaipa, stated his concerns pertaining to speeding vehicles on Princeton Dr. and asked the Council to consider installing speed bumps.
Richard Frost, Yucaipa, spoke about the newly paved roads within the city and issues concerning transients in the community.
Kathy Sellers, Yucaipa, addressed Mayor Beaver's statement from the previous Council meeting and requested that the Council enact an ordinance addressing her statement.
Lloyd Rekstad, Yucaipa, stated his concerns regarding certain members of the City Council.
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Joel McCabe, Yucaipa, stated his concerns regarding transparency in the city and the decisions of the Council since January 2023.
Hansen Wang, Yucaipa, commented on housing projects within the city and different ways that the City could be more transparent regarding those projects.
Colleen Wang, Yucaipa, stated her concerns with the City Clerk's filing of a writ of mandate on the recall petition of three sitting councilmembers.
Thomas Flores, Yucaipa, stated his concerns regarding damages caused by golf balls from the golf course.
Danny Macias, Yucaipa, stated his concerns pertaining to speeding vehicles on Princeton Dr. and asked the Council to consider installing speed bumps.
Denise Work, Yucaipa, expressed her concerns regarding the City's involvement in the writ of mandate. She also thanked Director of Development Services/City Engineer Fermin Preciado for his assistance clearing debris from one of her properties.
Tim Weathers, Yucaipa, stated his concerns pertaining to speeding vehicles on Princeton Dr. and asked the Council to consider installing speed bumps.
Jeanne Weathers, Yucaipa, stated her concerns pertaining to speeding vehicles on Princeton Dr. and asked the Council to consider installing speed bumps.
Director of Development Services/City Engineer Fermin Preciado addressed the concerns regarding Princeton Dr. per Mayor Pro Tern Duncan's request.
City Manager Chris Mann addressed the comments from the public regarding the lawsuit having to do with the Notice of Intention for the recall.
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: APPROVE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF JUNE 12, 2023 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve City Council Minutes of June 12, 2023.
2. 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 to the next Regular City Council Meeting on July 24, 2023.
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3. SUBJECT: MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT: MAY 2023
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report for May 2023.
4. SUBJECT: FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES FOR THE UPPER WILDWOOD BASIN WATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT - RESOLUTION NO. 2023-34
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-34 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Funding Agreement with the State of California Department of Water Resources for the Upper Wildwood Basin Water Management Project from the 2022 State of California Budget Act; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to administer the terms of the Funding Agreement; and
3. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Dudek & Associates, Inc. (Dudek) to provide on -call Professional Services to support the regulatory agency environmental permit approval process in the not -to -exceed amount of $66,020; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute and administer the terms of the Funding Agreement.
5. SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT - COMMUNITY CENTER FLOORING IMPROVEMENTS - PROJECT NO. 11192
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Award and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract, and the City Manager or his designee to administer the terms of the contract in the amount of $39,906 with New Image Interior Flooring of Yucaipa, CA for the Community Center Flooring Improvements — Project No. 11192 (Project); and
2. Approve the amount of $3,000 for contract contingency and the amount of $2,000 for contract administration, inspection, and staff time for a total estimated project cost in the amount of $44,906; and
3. Approve the specifications prepared for this project.
6. SUBJECT: CONTRACT AMENDMENT — ON -CALL CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INSPECTION, AND PROJECT ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council award and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract amendment and the City Manager or his designee to administer the terms of the contract with B&R Consulting Engineers, Inc. in the not -to -exceed amount of $180,000 City Council Minutes Page 4 of 15
for providing on -call Construction Management Services, Inspection, and. Project Engineering Services for Various Public Works Projects.
7. SUBJECT: FOURTH EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH ANIMAL PEST MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR THE GOPHER AND RODENT
CONTROL PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council award and authorize the Mayor to execute the Fourth Extension and Amendment to the contract between Animal Pest Management, Inc. and the City of Yucaipa and authorize the City Manager or his designee to administer the terms of the contract with Animal Pest Management Services, Inc. in the not -to -exceed amount of $58,276 for the Gopher and Rodent Control Program — Project No. 11104 for FY24.
8. SUBJECT: FOURTH EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH EXCEL LANDSCAPE, INC. FOR MONTHLY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT PROGRAM AND THE FIRST EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH EXCEL LANDSCAPE, INC. FOR THE PARKS, MEDIANS, AND
DETENTION BASIN MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Award and authorize the Mayor to execute and authorize the City Manager or his designee to administer the terms of the Fourth Extension and Amendment to the Contract for FY24 with Excel Landscape, Inc. in the not -to -exceed amount of $330,000 for monthly landscape maintenance and repair services for the City's Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District Program; and
2. Award and authorize the Mayor to execute and authorize the City Manager or his designee to administer the terms of the First Extension and Amendment to the Contract for the FY24 with Excel Landscape, Inc. in the not -to -exceed amount of $419,593 for monthly landscape maintenance and repair services for the City's Parks, Medians, and Detention Basin Maintenance Program.
9. SUBJECT: THIRD EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH
ECONOLITE SYSTEMS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council award and authorize the Mayor to execute and authorize the City Manager or his designee to administer the terms of the Third Extension and Amendment to the Contract for FY24 with Econolite Systems in the amount of $98,000 for traffic signal maintenance and repair services.
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10. SUBJECT: FIRST EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH ALLISON MECHANICAL, INC. FOR HVAC OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY -OWNED PUBLIC FACILITIES IN THE CITY OF RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council award and authorize the Mayor to execute and authorize the City Manager or his designee to administer the terms of the First Extension and Amendment to the Contract for FY24 with Allison Mechanical, Inc. in the not -to -exceed amount of $70,531 for HVAC Operations and Maintenance Services at Various City -Owned Public Facilities in the City of Yucaipa.
11. SUBJECT: TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 GRANT
FUNDING REIMBURSEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-21 authorizing staff to file reimbursement claim forms for Transportation Development Act Article 3 grant funds in the amount of $50,502 for the Bus Stop Landing & Sidewalk Improvements — Route 310 Project.
12. SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT - JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR CITY FACILITIES - PROJECT NO. 11172-3
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council award and authorize the Mayor to execute and authorize the City Manager or his designee to administer the terms of a contract for FY24 in the amount of $154,009 with Merchants Building Maintenance, LLC of Pomona, California for the Janitorial Services for City Facilities - Project No. 11172-3.
13. SUBJECT: SPECIAL TAX FOR YUCAIPA PARAMEDIC PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-33, fixing the Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for the Yucaipa Paramedic Program at the following rates:
Residential Dwelling Unit $52
Small Commercial Unit $78
Large Commercial Unit (> 10,000 sq. ft.) $156
Residential Care Facility $78 plus $3 per bed over 26
14. SUBJECT: PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #2 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the following financial reports as prepared by the Property Owner's Association Board of Directors of the Yucaipa Village Square Management Property and Business Improvement District #2:
1. Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Statement
2. Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Budget
3. Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Fiscal Report (Assessments) and Assessment Listing City Council Minutes Page 6 of 15
15. SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive the Community Activity Grant Accountability Reports and deem the program requirements complete for Redlands Bicycle Classic — 2023 Yucaipa Road Race, Yucaipa Elks Lodge #2389 — 2022 Hoop Shoot and Soccer Shoot, and Yucaipa Valley Lions Club — Monthly Club Meetings.
16. SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
JONES MAYER LAW FOR HEARING OFFICER SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a two- year Professional Services Agreement with Jones Mayer Law to provide Hearing Officer Services under the City's Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Administrative Rules.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER VENABLE, CARRIED 4-0-1, (WITH MAYOR BEAVER ABSENT) TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS NO. 1 THROUGH 16.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER BUSINESS (REPORTS)
17. SUBJECT: REVIEW AND CONSIDER FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 COMMUNITY
ACTIVITY GRANT APPLICATIONS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Review and consider the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Community Activity Grant applications submitted by local non -profits requesting financial and/or in -kind support to continue on -going services, proposing new services and/or proposing small to large scale special events that meet the established guidelines; and
2. Determine that the Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California should be exempt from the Grant Guideline that requires the organization to be located in Yucaipa if their Community Activity Grant is awarded.
DISCUSSION: Assistant City Manager Crawford presented the Agenda Report.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Sharon Ring
• Donna Solomon
• Jane Van Norstrand
• Kathy Miller
• Virginia Cosby
• Patty Ingram
• Paul Kielhold
• Donnakaye Ostrander
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There was discussion about creating an ad hoc committee to determine the amounts being awarded and present the recommended amounts to the Council going forward.
Council agreed that creating an ad -hoc committee for this item going forward would be best.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER VENABLE, CARRIED 4-0-1, (WITH MAYOR BEAVER
ABSENT) TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION AND AWARD IN - KIND SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT AS FOLLOWS:
CAG In -kind Awards
Applicant
Description of
Event/Program
Council
Allocation
Al -Anon
WeeklyMeetings
$1,426
Childhood Cancer Foundation of
Southern California
2024 S ring Egg Hunt
$1,000
Calicai a Nooners Lions Club
2023 Veterans Day
Ceremony
$974
Inland Leaders Charter School
Volleyball Games
$1,800
Redlands Bicycle Classic, Inc.
2024 Yucaipa Road Race
$0
Rotary Club of Yucaipa
Weekly Meetin s
$10,155
Rotary Club of Yucaipa
2023 Christmas Parade
$12,334
Yucaipa Valley Art Association
Twice Monthly
Meetings/Art Class
$2,958
Yucaipa Valley Art Association
Weekly Art Meetings
$4,733
Yucaipa Valley Lions Club
Monthly Meetings
$540
Yucaipa Youth Basketball
2023/24 Basketball Season
$4,080
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CAG Financial Awards
Applicant
Description of
Event/Program
Council
Allocation
Yucaipa Youth Basketball
2023/24 Basketball Season
$1,000
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day
Saints
Yucaipa Freedom Run 5K
Fun Run and Walk
$0
Family Promise of Yucai a/Calimesa
Operational Expenses
$2,000
Family Service Association of Redlands
Housing
Assistance/Yucaipa
Outreach Program
$2,000
Gardenworksforkids
Autism Patio Cover
$1,000
Smiles for Seniors Foundation
Assist Low-income Seniors
$3,000
Valley Elementary School
Leadership Da
$1,500
The Well Outreach Center
Provide Basic Clothing
Needs to At -risk Students
$0
Yucai a/Calimesa Family Assistance
Purchase and Install
Security Cameras
$2,000
Yucaipa Elks #2389
Annual Hoop Shoot and
Soccer Shoot
$500
Yucaipa Pickleball, Inc.
Clinics and Open Play
O ortunities
$2,450
Yucaipa Womans Club
On -going Maintenance of
Building
$2,050
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan called for a recess at 7:47 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 7:58 p.m.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
18. SUBJECT: 2023 YUCAIPA MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL WRAP-UP RECOMMENDATION: That City Council receive and file the 2023 Yucaipa Music and Arts Festival Wrap-up Report.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
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ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER VENABLE, CARRIED 4-0-1, (WITH MAYOR BEAVER ABSENT) TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE 2023 YUCAIPA MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL WRAP-UP REPORT.
19. SUBJECT: FIRE DEPARTMENT 2022 ANNUAL REPORT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Fire Department's Annual Report for 2022.
DISCUSSION: Chief Malinowski 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, (WITH MAYOR BEAVER
ABSENT) TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2022.
20. SUBJECT: SUNSHINE ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council receive and file this update regarding the implementation of the Sunshine Ordinance and associated efforts to enhance transparency.
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, (WITH MAYOR BEAVER
ABSENT) TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE UPDATE REGARDING THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE AND ASSOCIATED EFFORTS TO ENHANCE TRANSPARENCY.
PUBLIC HEARING
21. SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2023-35, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, FORWARDING
AMOUNTS REMAINING UNPAID ON THE CERTIFIED SOLID WASTE LIEN LIST TO THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR ADDITION TO THE 2023-2024
PROPERTY TAX ROLLS AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a Public Hearing and subsequently adopt Resolution No. 2023-35 forwarding amounts remaining unpaid on the Certified Solid Waste Lien List to the County of San Bernardino for addition to the 2023- 2024 Property Tax Rolls as a Special Assessment.
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Mayor Pro Tern Duncan opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 21 at 8:38 p.m.
Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda presented the Agenda Report.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan closed the Public Hearing at 8:40 p.m.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 4-0-1, (WITH MAYOR BEAVER ABSENT) TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-35.
22. SUBJECT: ORDERING CONFIRMATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE
CITY OF YUCAIPA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing and subsequently adopt Resolution 2023-32, Ordering Confirmation of Assessment for City of Yucaipa Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1; and
2. Approve the application of 4.6% rate adjustments to LLMD Zones A and F through R and 5% rate adjustments to LLMD Zones B and S through DDD; and
3. Approve the credit of funds as an offset against the 2023-2024 assessments for Zones A95, 1395, F97, J98, K98, M98, P99, TOI, V01, WO1, XO1, Y, BB, HH, II, NN, 00, PP, RR, WW, YY, BBB, CCC, and DDD in the total amount of $177,766.67.
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 22 at 8:42 p.m.
Director of Finance White presented the Agenda Report.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan closed the Public Hearing at 8:44 p.m.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 4-0-1, (WITH MAYOR BEAVER
ABSENT) TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
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23. SUBJECT: CITY OF YUCAIPA (CASE NO: 23-078/DCA); CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 426, AMENDING DIVISION 4 OF THE YUCAIPA
DEVELOPMENT CODE TO UPDATE REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW (INCLUDING AB 2221, AB 345, AND SB 897) AND THE CITY'S UPDATED HOUSING ELEMENT. AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE
WILL UPDATE THE PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS, DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS, AND HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING
UNITS WITH FURTHER CLARIFICATION OF PREVIOUS REQUIREMENTS RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a public hearing, and consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to:
1. Approve first reading, by title only, as read by staff, of Ordinance No. 426 amending Division 4 of the Yucaipa Development Code to update regulations pertaining to accessory dwelling units to ensure compliance with state law (including AB 2221, AB 345, and SB 897) and the City's Housing Element; and
2. Find that the Ordinance is exempt from Environmental Review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(e).
Mayor Pro Tem Duncan opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 22 at 8:46 p.m.
City Planner/Planning Manager Matlock presented the Agenda Report.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan closed the Public Hearing at 8:51 p.m.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 4-0-1, (WITH MAYOR BEAVER ABSENT) TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
24. SUBJECT: CITY OF YUCAIPA (CASE NO. 21-113/DCA): CONSIDERATION OF A DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT (ORDINANCE NO. 401), AMENDING DIVISION 7, CHAPTER 7 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE TO REPLACE
REGULATIONS REQUIRING THE BIENNIAL RENEWAL OF COMMERCIAL
SIGNAGE WITH A ONE-TIME SIGN REGISTRATION WITH ADDITIONAL
PROVISIONS TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A SEPARATE
ENTITLEMENT TO BE PROCESSED FOR FREESTANDING SIGNS WHICH ARE
REVIEWED CONCURRENTLY WITH AN APPLICATION THAT INCLUDES
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a public hearing, and consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to:
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1. Approve first reading, by title only, as read by staff, of Ordinance No. 401, amending Development Code Section 87.0705 of Chapter 7 of Division 7 of the Development Code to replace regulations requiring the biennial renewal of commercial signs with a one-time sign registration without the need for a Sign Registration Decal and further remove the requirement for a separate entitlement for a freestanding sign that is reviewed concurrently with another project subject to architectural review; and
2. Find that the Ordinance is exempt from Environmental Review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 15061(b)(3), Section 15303 (Consists of Small Structures) and Section 15311(a) (Accessory Structures).
Mayor Pro Tem Duncan opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 22 at 8:58 p.m.
City Planner/Planning Manager Matlock presented the Agenda Report.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Kristine Mohler
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan closed the Public Hearing at 9:12 p.m.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER VENABLE, CARRIED 4-0-1, (WITH MAYOR BEAVER ABSENT) TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
25. SUBJECT: CITY OF YUCAIPA (CASE NO. 23-022/GPA): A MINOR GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 1.5-ACRE PORTION OF A PROPERTY FROM THE CITY'S
INSTITUTIONAL (IN) LAND USE DISTRICT TO THE CITY'S GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) LAND USE DISTRICT. THE SITE IS CURRENTLY
IMPROVED WITH THE CITY'S BUSINESS INCUBATOR OFFICE BUILDING, LOCATED AT 34282 YUCAIPA BOULEVARD; PORTIONS OF ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER (APN): 0303-131-05 & 0303-131-63
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a Public Hearing, and consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-19, approving the minor General Plan Amendment / Land Use District Change to change the Land Use Designation of approximately 1.5 acres (the existing Incubator Center) to have a designation as General Commercial (CG); and
2. Approve first reading, by the title only, as read by staff, of Ordinance No. 428, amending Ordinance No. 343, amending the Official Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance as adopted by the City of Yucaipa; and
3. Adopt the Findings as contained in this Agenda Report; and City Council Minutes Page 13 of 15
4. Find that the Project is exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (the "CEQA Guidelines"); and
5. Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 22 at 9:12 p.m.
City Planner/Planning Manager Matlock presented the Agenda Report.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan closed the Public Hearing at 9:14 p.m.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 4-0-1, (WITH MAYOR BEAVER
ABSENT) TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
26. SUBJECT: HAL HAYS CONSTRUCTION (CASE NO. 21-013/GPA/CUP/VAR): A
MINOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE LAND USE
DESIGNATION OF A "LANDLOCKED" PARCEL FROM THE CITY'S RM-10M (MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL) LAND USE DISTRICT TO CS (SERVICE COMMERCIAL), TWO (2) VARIANCE REQUESTS FOR THE REDUCTION OF THE
REAR YARD SETBACK AND REDUCTION IN MINIMAL REQUIRED
LANDSCAPING AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT A PHASED EXPANSION OF A 5.19-ACRE CONSTRUCTION STORAGE AND MECHANIZED
EQUIPMENT REPAIR YARD, WHICH WILL INCLUDE ADDITIONAL COVERED
STORAGE AREAS, AN EQUIPMENT AND TRUCK REPAIR BUILDING, AND A FUTURE OFFICE/ANTIQUE TRUCK MUSEUM LOCATED AT 32384 DUNLAP BLVD (APN: 0301-164-63), 32370 DUNLAP BLVD (APN: 0301-164-65), 32360 DUNLAP BLVD (APN: 0301-164-72), 32342 DUNLAP BLVD (APN: 0301-164-57) AND 32354 DUNLAP BLVD (APN: 0301-164-36)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a Public Hearing, and consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to:
1. Approve the General Plan Amendment, Conditional Use Permit (Case No. 21- 013/GPA), and two Variance requests subject to the Conditions of Approval as contained in this Agenda Report; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-18, approving a Minor General Plan Amendment of a landlocked parcel from RM-10M (Multiple Residential) Land Use District to CS (Service Commercial) designation; and
3. Approve first reading, by the title only, as read by staff, of Ordinance No. 427, amending Ordinance No. 343, amending the Official Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance as adopted by the City of Yucaipa; and
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4. Adopt the General Plan Amendment Findings as contained in this Agenda Report; and
5. Adopt the Conditional Use Permit Findings as contained in this Agenda Report; and
6. Adopt the Variance Findings as contained in this Agenda Report; and
7. 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
8. Direct staff to file a Notice of Determination.
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 22 at 9:16 p.m.
Councilmember Garner recused himself due to a conflict of interest and left the dais at 9:16 p.m.
City Planner/Planning Manager Matlock presented the Agenda Report.
There were no public comments.
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan closed the Public Hearing at 9:24 p.m.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER VENABLE, CARRIED 3-0-1-1, (WITH MAYOR BEAVER
ABSENT AND COUNCILMEMBER GARNER RECUSED) TO APPROVE
STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Thorp announced the upcoming 4"' of July event.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:26 p.m.
Justin Beaver, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ana V. Sauseda, CMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 2
City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Regular Meeting of July 10, 2023
City Hall Council Chambers
34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA SCHEDULED FOR JULY 10, 2023, WAS CANCELLED.
Justin Beaver, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ana V. Sauseda, CMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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