City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Regular Meeting of January 22, 2024
City Hall Council Chambers
34272 Yucaipa Blvd.. Yucaipa. CA 92399
CLOSED SESSION — 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Beaver called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Justin Beaver, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tem
Bobby Duncan, Councilmember
Matt Garner, Councilmember
ABSENT: Jon Thorp, Councilmember
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
CLOSED SESSION — 5:30 PM
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 City Attorney Steven Graham asked the Council to add Initiation of Litigation to the Closed Session Agenda.
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR BEAVER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER THORP WAS ABSENT), TO ADD INITIATION OF LITIGATION TO THE AGENDA.
The City Council entered Closed Session at 5:31 p.m.
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OPEN SESSION — 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Beaver called to order the Regular Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority at 6:04 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Captain Walker.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Justin Beaver, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tern
Bobby Duncan, Councilmember
Matt Garner, Councilmember
ABSENT: Jon Thorp, Councilmember
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 Graham indicated that there was no reportable action.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Chris Mann indicated that there were no changes to the agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Joe Pradetto, Director of Governmental Affairs, introduced the City's Federal Lobbyist Leticia White and State Lobbyist Jason Gonzalvez.
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
Police — Captain Walker presented the statistics for November & December.
Fire — Captain Morgan presented the statistics for November & December.
Code Enforcement — Ben Matlock, Deputy Director of Development Services, presented the statistics for November & December.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Beaver asked the public to maintain decorum and civility during public comment.
The following members of the public spoke:
• JoEva Peabody
• Linda Bedford
• Kathy Bryan
• Bill Tilbury
• Jessica Lopez
• Tom Solury
• Jason Keeney
• Lloyd Rekstad
• David Duron
• Ray Snodgrass
• Cesar Roldan
• Richard Galves
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Beaver asked if there were any Consent Agenda items to be removed for discussion. No items were removed for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES OF JANUARY 8, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of January 8, 2024, as presented.
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.
3. SUBJECT: EXTENDING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO
TROPICAL STORM HILARY
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council extend the declaration of a local emergency as a result of Tropical Storm Hilary.
4. SUBJECT: PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION - TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLES, MAST
ARMS AND HARDWARE FOR THE OAK GLEN ROAD/LIVE OAK CANYON ROAD WIDENING PROJECT, COLORADO STREET TO OUTER HWY-10 SOUTH RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase order/contract with American Right Of Way, Inc. of Walnut, CA in the amount of $62,849.50 (including tax) for the purchase of traffic signal poles, mast arms City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7
and hardware for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Oak Glen Road and Colorado Street, as a part of the Oak Glen Road/Live Oak Canyon Road Widening Project, Colorado Street to Outer Hwy-10 South Project.
5. SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS WITHIN THE CITY OF
YUCAIPA
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-01, establishing speed limits upon certain streets and segments of streets within the City of Yucaipa.
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY MAYOR BEAVER, CARRIED 3-0-1-1 (COUNCILMEMBER DUNCAN RECUSED
HIMSELF AND COUNCILMEMBER THORP WAS ABSENT), TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NO. 1.
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY MAYOR BEAVER, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER THORP WAS ABSENT), TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS NO.2 THROUGH 5.
Mayor Beaver called for a recess at 7:18 p.m.
Mayor Beaver reconvened the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
6. SUBJECT: DRAFT 2023 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT REPORT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive an update regarding the Draft 2023 Pavement Management Report.
DISCUSSION: Director of Development Services/City Engineer Preciado and Assistant City Engineer Kern presented the Agenda Report.
There was no action taken on this item.
7. SUBJECT: DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) 2024 REGIONAL
CONFERENCE AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council designate a delegate and alternate for the upcoming 2024 Annual Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Conference & General Assembly.
DISCUSSION: Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda presented the Agenda Report.
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After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR BEAVER, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER THORP WAS ABSENT), TO
APPOINT MAYOR BEAVER AS THE DELEGATE AND MAYOR PRO TEM
VENABLE AS THE ALTERNATE.
8. SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 440
RELATED TO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 440, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, Amending the Yucaipa Municipal Code to add Section 1.08.070 Related to Campaign Contribution Limits.
DISCUSSION: City Attorney Graham presented the Agenda Report.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Lloyd Rekstad
• Kevin Miskin
• Denise Work
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DUNCAN, SECOND BY MAYOR BEAVER, CARRIED 3-1-1 (MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE VOTED NO AND
COUNCILMEMBER THORP WAS ABSENT), TO DIRECT STAFF TO RETURN
TO THE COUNCIL WITH AN ADDITIONAL ORDINANCE SETTING THE LIMIT TO $10,000.
9. SUBJECT: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ADOPTION OF 2024 CITY COUNCIL GOALS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt goals for the 2024 calendar year as presented.
DISCUSSION: City Manager Mann presented the Agenda Report.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Patty Ingram
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DUNCAN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER THORP WAS
ABSENT), TO ADOPT THE GOALS WITH THE REVISED LANGUAGE TO GOAL #11.
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PUBLIC HEARING
10. SUBJECT: CITY OF YUCAIPA (CASE NO. 23-149/DCA): CONSIDERATION OF A DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT (ORDINANCE NO. 439), AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF DIVISION 7 OF THE YUCAIPA DEVELOPMENT CODE TO
AMEND THE TEMPORARY SIGN REGULATIONS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE CONTENT NEUTRAL.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to:
1. Approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 439, an Ordinance of the City of Yucaipa, amending Chapter 7 (General Design Standards) of Division 7 (Sign Code) of the Yucaipa Development Code regarding temporary signs; and
2. Find that the Ordinance is exempt from Environmental Review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 15061(b)(3).
• Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Beaver opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 10 at 8:53 p.m. • Staff Presentation
Deputy Director of Community Development/City Planner Matlock presented the Agenda Report.
• Applicant Presentation
There was no applicant presentation.
• Public Comments
The following members of the public spoke:
➢ Kristine Mohler
• Applicant Rebuttal
There was no applicant rebuttal.
• Public Hearing Closed
Mayor Beaver closed the Public Hearing at 9:01 p.m.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER GARNER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER THORP WAS ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
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COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Mayor Pro Tem Venable discussed the upcoming Farmer's Market. Councilmember Garner thanked our Public Safety staff and donated a drone for their use.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be February 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
ATTEST:
Ana'V. SAuseda, CMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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tin Beaver, Mayor
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