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October 23, 2023

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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 October 23, 2023
SUBJECT: Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of August 24, 2023, September 25, 2023, and October 9, 2023, as presented RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority minutes of August 24, 2023, September 25, 2023, and October 9, 2023, as presented.

Attachments:

1. Special Meeting Minutes — 08/24/2023

2. Regular Meeting Minutes — 09/25/2023

3. Cancelled Meeting Minutes — 10/09/2023
Approved By:�� `�'

ATTACHMENT 1

City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Special Meeting of August 24, 2023
City Hall Council Chambers
34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Beaver called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Captain Walker.

CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Beaver
Bobby Duncan, Mayor Pro Tern
Matt Garner, Councilmember
Chris Venable, Councilmember
ABSENT: Jon Thorp, Councilmember
STAFF
PRESENT: Chris Mann, City Manager
Jennifer Crawford, Assistant City Manager
Steven Graham, City Attorney
Ana V. Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk PUBLIC COMMENT (Limited to Items on this Agenda)
There were no comments.

DEPARTMENT REPORT

1. SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2023-43, RATIFYING THE

EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY AFFECTING THE SAFETY OF PERSONS

AND PROPERTY DUE TO TROPICAL STORM HILARY
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-43, ratifying the existence of a local emergency affecting the safety of persons and property due to Tropical Storm Hilary.

DISCUSSION: The following members of staff presented the Agenda Report:
• City Manager Chris Mann
• Public Safety Manager Trevor Benson
• Captain Mike Walker
• Director of Development Services/City Engineer Fermin Preciado ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 4-0-1(COUNCILMEMBER THORP WAS ABSENT), TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.2023-43.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Beaver adjourned the meeting at 11:31 a.m. with prayers for the search and rescue personnel who were still working in the Seven Oaks area.

Justin Beaver, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ana V. Sauseda, CMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk

ATTACHMENT 2

City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Regular Meeting of September 25, 2023
City Hall Council Chambers
34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
CLOSED SESSION — 5:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:01 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 - EXISTING LITIGATION — (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Yucaipa Preservation Society v. City of Yucaipa, et al. San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2308052 B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY

NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN 032110101
Agency negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating parties: Mike Kooyman
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION — (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Southern California Edison v. California State Board of Equalization et al. Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01258109-CU- MC-CJC
The City Council entered Closed Session at 5:02 p.m.

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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 6:00 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Captain Walker.

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

CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Steven Graham stated that there was no reportable action on Items A & B. In regards to Item C, the City Council directed the City Attorney not to intervene by consensus.

CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Chris Mann asked that Item 9 be pulled from the consent calendar for staff to present separately.

PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
• Police — Captain Walker presented the statistics for the prior month. • Fire — Chief Malinowski presented the statistics for the prior month. • Code Enforcement — Ben Matlock, Deputy Director of Development Services, presented the statistics for the prior month.

CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Chris Mann gave an update on the community meeting held on September 19, 2023, regarding the potential purchase of the Serrano Estates property.

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The following members of the public spoke:
• James Penman
• Virginia Gautier
• Lloyd Rekstad
• Martha Glubka
• Kathy Sellers
• Steve Freeman
• George Sardeson
• Colleen Wang
• Hansen Wang
• John Harris
City Attorney Graham addressed the comments regarding the recall litigation.

CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan asked if there were any Consent Agenda items to be removed for discussion. Item 9 was requested to be pulled by the City Manager. City Clerk Sauseda asked that the minutes for August 24, 2023, be pulled from the Agenda. Those Minutes will be brought back for adoption at a future Council meeting.

Councilman Venable had brief questions on Items 10, 13, and 21.

1. SUBJECT: APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES OF AUGUST 24, 2023, AUGUST 28, 2023, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023, AND SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of August 24, 2023, August 28, 2023, September 5, 2023 & September 11, 2023.

2. SUBJECT: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO.434
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 434, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, amending section 8.16.032 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code related to vacant structures.

3. 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.

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4. SUBJECT: EXTENDING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO TROPICAL STORM HILARY; ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2023-49,

DECLARING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY DEMAND THE

IMMEDIATE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC MONEY TO SAFEGUARD LIFE, HEALTH AND PROPERTY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.24.130(1) OF THE

YUCAIPA MUNICIPAL CODE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Review the need to continue the local emergency, thereby recognizing the continued existence of perilous conditions as a result of the 2023 Tropical Storm Hilary, and direct staff as deemed appropriate; and

2. Adopt Resolution 2023-49 authorizing the emergency spending related to Tropical Storm Hilary,

5. SUBJECT: YUCAIPA FIRE DEPARTMENT RADIO REPLACEMENT PURCHASE

AUTHORIZATION
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase of mobile and portable radios to replace antiquated and incompatible equipment for Yucaipa Fire Department in the amount of $295,536.44.

6. SUBJECT: MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT: AUGUST 2023
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report for August 2023.

7. SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET REVIEW
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Receive the preliminary Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (FY23) General Fund budgetary results; and

2. Amend the FY23 Annual Budget by the amounts indicated in Attachment 1.

8. SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REPORT — SEPTEMBER 2023
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 (FY24) Annual Budget by the amounts indicated in Attachment 1.

10. SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT — CITY YARD PAVING AND HARDSCAPE PROJECT — PROJECT NO. 11190
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract, and the City Manager or City Council Minutes Page 4 of 14

his designee administer the terms of the contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Three Peaks Corporation of Calimesa, CA in the amount of $488,433 for the City Yard Paving & Hardscape Project - Project No. 11190; and

2. Approve the amounts of $97,000 for construction contract contingency and the amount of $25,000 for construction contract administration, staff time, testing and inspection, for a total construction budget in the amount of $610,433; and

3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to administer the distribution of the contract contingency; and

4. Approve the plans and specifications prepared for this Project.

11. SUBJECT: AWARD OF AGREEMENT — CITYWIDE ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC

SURVEY FOR SPEED LIMITS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council award and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and the City Manager or his designee to administer the terms of the agreement with Minagar & Associates, Inc. of Laguna Hills, CA in the not -to -exceed amount of $46,961 to conduct a Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey for Speed Limits.

12. SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT — PAINTING OF VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES PROJECT, PHASE II — PROJECT NO. 11196
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract, and the City Manager or his designee to administer the terms of the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Innovation Painting Inc. of Ontario, CA in the amount $90,000 for the Painting of Various City Facilities Project, Phase II — Project No. 11196 (Project); and

2. Approve the amount of $18,000 for construction contract contingency and the amount of $4,500 for construction contract administration, staff time, and inspection for a total construction budget in the amount of $112,500.

13. SUBJECT: AWARD OF AGREEMENT - THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF

ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING STATIONS AT CITY -OWNED FACILITIES

LOCATED IN THE CITY OF YUCAIPA
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council award and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement, and the City Manager or his designee to administer the terms of the agreement with OBE Power of Miami, Florida for the Design and Development of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations at City -Owned Facilities Located in the City of Yucaipa.

14. SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT WORK— COUNTY LINE ROAD MOBILE

SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION REVIEW COMMITTEE (MSRC) GRANT PROJECT — PROJECT NO. 11118
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RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Accept the contract work completed by Three Peaks Corp. in the amount of $460,284 County Line Road Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) Grant Funded Project — Project No. 11118 (Project); and

2. Authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Project; and

3. Accept the as -built plans for the Project.

15. SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT WORK — COMMUNITY CENTER FLOORING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT — PROJECT NO. 11192
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Accept the contract work completed by New Image Interior Flooring in the amount of $39,606 for the Community Center Flooring Improvements Project — Project No. 11192 (Project); and

2. Authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Project.

16. SUBJECT: OFFERS OF DEDICATION FROM YUCAIPA VALLEY WATER

DISTRICT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

Accept an Offer of Dedication for Public Road and Utility Purposes from Yucaipa Valley Water District on APN 0319-151-01; and

2. Accept an Offer of Dedication for Public Road and Utility Purposes from Yucaipa Valley Water District on APN 0319-121-38, 39, & 63; and

3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the necessary documents to complete the offer of dedication process.

17. SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO.2023-45 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:

Adopt Resolution No. 2023-45 to set a time and place to conduct a Public Hearing and Assessment Ballot proceedings at 6:00 p.m. on November 13, 2023, in compliance with Proposition 218, and to approve the annexation of Tract Map No. 14429 into the City of Yucaipa Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 (Zone "EE"); and

2. Adopt the methodology for and enact the assessments therein.

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22. SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2023-47 — ESTABLISHING THE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND 2024 ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION

AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE YUCAIPA MOBILEHOME RENT STABILIZATION

ORDINANCE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-47, rescinding Resolution No. 2023-36, establishing the Administrative Rules for the Implementation of the Yucaipa Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Ordinance and establishing the 2024 Annual Registration Fee for the Enforcement of the Ordinance.

SUBJECT: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION — ST. FRANCES XAVIER

CABRINI FALL FESTIVAL
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve a Special Event Permit Application submitted by St. Frances Xavier Cabrini to conduct a Fall Festival on Saturday October 7, 2023.

SUBJECT: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - S.T.A.R.S. PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District (YCJUSD) for Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) consistent with AB 130 ELO-P.

SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT WORK — WILSON III BASIN PHASE 1 C IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT— PROJECT NO. 10879
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

Accept the contract work completed by Borden Excavating Inc. in the amount of $5,448,537 for the Wilson III Basin Phase 1C Improvements Project — Project No. 10879 (Project); and

2. Authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Project; and

3. Accept As -Built Plans for the Project.

SUBJECT: CONTRACT AMENDMENTS — ON -CALL EMERGENCY

CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 with MCC Equipment Rentals, Inc. of Yucaipa, California in the not -to -exceed amount of $60,000 for On -Call Emergency Construction and Maintenance Services; and

2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 with Three Peaks Corporation of Calimesa, California in the not -to -exceed amount of $85,000 for On -Call Emergency Construction and Maintenance Services; and City Council Minutes Page 7 of 14

3. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 with Jeremy Harris Construction, Inc. of Riverside, California in the not -to -exceed amount of $4,460,000 for On -Call Emergency Construction and Maintenance Services; and

4. Authorize an amendment to the FY24 Budget of $4,605,000 for capital in the Engineering Division of the General Fund.

After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:

ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 4-0-1 (MAYOR BEAVER ABSENT), TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 9 AND ITEM NO. 1 AS AMENDED, TO INCLUDE THE CITY

COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES OF
AUGUST 28, 2023, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 & SEPTEMBER 11, 2023.

9. SUBJECT: COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 98-1 OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA (CHAPMAN HEIGHTS) 2023 SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District 98-1 (Chapman Heights) adopt Resolution No. 2023-48 authorizing the issuance of special tax refunding bonds.

DISCUSSION: Director of Finance White presented the Agenda Report.

After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:

ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 4-0-1 (MAYOR BEAVER ABSENT), TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.2023-48.

MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER BUSINESS (REPORTS,
Councilmember Venable announced several upcoming City events and encouraged the community to attend.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS

23. SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2023-38 - APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF THE

LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN FOR THE CITY OF YUCAIPA
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2023-38 approving and adopting the Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) for the City of Yucaipa.

DISCUSSION: Public Works Analyst Gutjahr and Director of Development Services/City Engineer Preciado presented the Agenda Report.

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After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:

ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER VENABLE, CARRIED 4-0-1 (MAYOR BEAVER ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFFS RECOMMENDATION.

24. SUBJECT: NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC CALMING PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATIONS — PHASE 14
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review and approve the Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program recommendations for Phase 14, as presented.

DISCUSSION: Director of Development Services/City Engineer Preciado and Associate Engineer Kunkle presented the Agenda Report.

After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:

ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 4-0-1 (MAYOR BEAVER ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.

25. SUBJECT: RESOLUTION 2023-50, ADOPTING THE HOMELESS STRATEGIC PLAN
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Review and approve the 2023-Homeless Strategic Plan; and

2. Amend the FY24 General Fund Annual Budget for the Homeless Strategic Plan vehicle outfitting, staff overtime and general supplies in the amount of $20,000.

DISCUSSION: City Manager Mann and Public Safety Manager Benson 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 (MAYOR BEAVER ABSENT), TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.2023-50.

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26. SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2023-46, APPROVING THE

FOLLOWING GENERAL RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CONDUCT OF

COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES IN THE CITY OF YUCAIPA AND RE-

ESTABLISHING CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES, COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS, AND SETTING COMMITTEE MEETING DATES AND TIMES; AND INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 436, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE YUCAIPA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 2.12 — PARK AND RECREATION

COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-46, Approving the Following General Rules and Procedures for the Conduct of Commissions, and Committees in the City of Yucaipa and Re -Establishing City Council Committees, Committee Functions, and Setting Committee Meeting Dates and Times; and

2. Waive Full Reading and Introduce by Title Only Ordinance No. 436, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, Amending the Yucaipa Municipal Code to Repeal Chapter 2.12 — Park and Recreation Commission.

DISCUSSION: Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda and City Attorney Graham presented the Agenda Report.

The following members of the public spoke:
• Kathy Sellers
• Hansen Wang
• Colleen Wang
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:

ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 4-0-1 (MAYOR BEAVER ABSENT), TO TABLE THIS ITEM AND BRING IT BACK TO THE OCTOBER 23, 2023, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

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PUBLIC HEARING

27. SUBJECT: CITY OF YUCAIPA (CASE NO. 22-165/DCA/ORD): CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. NO.429, PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO STREAMLINE THE REVIEW PROCESS INITIALLY DEVELOPED AS PART OF ORDINANCE NO. 344, WHICH AMENDED CHAPTER 4 (LAND USE MODIFICATIONS) OF DIVISION 5 (OVERLAY DISTRICTS) OF VOLUME II (DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF THE YUCAIPA

MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING MOBILEHOME PARK CONVERSION

STANDARDS, TO COMPLY WITH THE CITY'S HOUSING ELEMENT
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. 429 amending Division 4 of the Yucaipa Development Code to streamline the review process initially developed as part of Ordinance No. 344, to achieve compliance with Program #8 of the City's Housing Element; and

2. Find that the Ordinance is exempt from Environmental Review as an Addendum to the 2016 Yucaipa General Plan Environmental Impact Report that had been prepared for the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (2021-2029) in accordance with Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines, and identified that the conditions outlined in Section 15162 of the Guidelines that call for preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR were not met; further the adoption of the Ordinance is consistent with Program #8 identified in the Housing Element, and would not result in impacts not originally analyzed in the Addendum to the 2016 General Plan EIR.

Deputy Director of Community Development / City Planner Matlock presented the Agenda Report.
• Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan opened the Public Hearing Item No. 28 at 8:01 p.m. • Applicant Presentation
There was no applicant presentation.
• Public Comments
The following members of the public spoke:
➢ Mark Westwood
➢ JoEva M. Peabody
➢ Ruth Garcia
• Applicant Rebuttal
There was no applicant rebuttal.
• Public Hearing Closed
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan closed the Public Hearing at 8:15 p.m.

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After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:

ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 4-0-1 (MAYOR BEAVER ABSENT), TO

CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND CONTINUE THE ITEM TO THE NEXT REGAULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

28. SUBJECT: CITY OF YUCAIPA (CASE NO. 23-103/DCA/ORD): CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 432, AUTHORIZING THE PROCESSING OF LOT MERGER

APPLICATIONS FOR PROJECTS THAT SPAN MULTIPLE CONTIGUOUS

PARCELS, THROUGH AN AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION

83.040701 OF CHAPTER 4 (DIVISION OF LAND PROCEDURES) OF DIVISION 3 (PROCEDURES) OF THE YUCAIPA DEVELOPMENT CODE, TO COMPLY WITH

THE CITY' S HOUSING ELEMENT
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. 432 amending Division 4 of the Yucaipa Development Code to authorize the processing of Lot Merger applications for projects that span multiple contiguous parcels, to achieve compliance with Program #21 of the City's Housing Element; and

2. Find that the Ordinance is exempt from Environmental Review as an Addendum to the 2016 Yucaipa General Plan Environmental Impact Report that had been prepared for the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update (2021-2029) in accordance with Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines, and identified that the conditions outlined in Section 15162 of the Guidelines that call for preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR were not met; further the adoption of the Ordinance is consistent with Program #21 identified in the Housing Element, and would not result in impacts not originally analyzed in the Addendum to the 2016 General Plan EIR.
• Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Pro Tem Duncan opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 28 at 8:23 p.m. • Staff Presentation
Assistant Planner Jordan presented the Agenda Report.
• Applicant Presentation
There was no applicant presentation.
• Public Comments
There were no public comments.
• Applicant Rebuttal
There was no applicant rebuttal.

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• Public Hearing Closed
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan closed the Public Hearing at 8:26 p.m.

After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:

ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 4-0-1 (MAYOR BEAVER ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.

29. SUBJECT: COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE SCHEDULE UPDATE FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2024
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a Public Hearing and subsequently approve Resolution No. 2023-44, rescinding Resolution No. 2022-25, and adopting an update to the Comprehensive User Fee Schedule and amending fees and charges for services rendered in relation to Community Development, Building and Safety, Fire Prevention and Planning, Business License Administration, Yard Sale Permits, False Alarms, Construction and Demolition Recycling, and various other general or administrative City services, and making related determinations pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
• Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Pro Tem Duncan opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 29 at 8:27 p.m. 0 Staff Presentation
Finance Director White presented the Agenda Report.
• Applicant Presentation
There was no applicant presentation.
• Public Comments
There were no public comments.
0 Applicant Rebuttal
There was no applicant rebuttal.
• Public Hearing Closed
Mayor Pro Tern Duncan closed the Public Hearing at 8:38 p.m.

After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:

ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER VENABLE, CARRIED 4-0-1, (MAYOR BEAVER ABSENT),

TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION WITH THE EXCEPTION OF

THE TEMPORARY SIGN PERMIT FEE WHICH WILL BE BROUGHT BACK AT A LATER DATE.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilman Thorp thanked staff for addressing graffiti concerns throughout the City. Councilman Venable announced Make a Difference Day & Autmnfest. Mayor Pro Tern Duncan thanked staff for their work and the public for their participation. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be October 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m.

Bobby Duncan, Mayor Pro Tern
ATTEST:

Ana V. Sauseda, CMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 3

City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Regular Meeting of October 9, 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 OCTOBER 9, 2023, WAS CANCELLED.

Justin Beaver, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ana V. Sauseda, CMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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