Justin Beaver, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tem
Bobby Duncan, Councilmember
Matt Garner, Councilmember
Jon Thorp, Councilmember
Chris Mann, City Manager
Steven Graham, City Attorney
Ana V. Sauseda, City Clerk
AGENDA
City Council
Successor Agency • Housing Authority
July 22, 2024
City Hall - City Council Chambers
34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, California
The City Council serves as the Board for the Yucaipa Successor Agency and Commission for the Yucaipa Housing Authority.
Public Comment will be called at the time and place noted on the Agenda below for the general public to address the City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority. Please complete a speaker's form and return it to the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting. Public Comment will be conducted in accordance with the Rules of Procedure adopted pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-07. There is a three -minute time limit for speaking and time may not be ceded to another speaker.
Public Comment Via Mail or Email
Items must be submitted no later than three (3) business hours prior to the meeting at which the commenter seeks to provide comment. Public comment may be submitted via U.S. Mail to the City Clerk at 34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399 or via email to [email protected]. All mail and email correspondence will be archived, distributed to City Council, and retained as part of the public record; however, submissions will not be read out loud during the meeting. The subject line should specify "Public Comment" and include the date of the meeting.
Written public comment submitted on non -agenda items and on specific agenda items will be made available to the public pursuant to the City of Yucaipa policy regarding the distribution of written public comments at City Council and Commission meetings, which may be accessed on the City's website at https://yucaipa.gov/agendas-minutes/ . Individuals should be aware that comments provided, including personal information, may be disclosable pursuant to the California Public Records Act.
Live stream/recording of City Council meetings:
Members of the public may watch city council meetings live at: https://yucaipa.gov/live .
Possible Live Stream Disruptions:
While the City of Yucaipa strives for uninterrupted streaming, technical issues may occasionally occur. We ask for your understanding and patience should there be any disruptions during the live broadcast. We will work diligently to resolve any issues promptly, however, please be advised that the City Council meeting may continue in person while such issues are resolved. Every attempt will be made for the meeting to be recorded and made available for viewing after its conclusion.
CLOSED SESSION — 5:30 PM
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Ana Sauseda v. Kathleen Elizabeth Sellers, Court of Appeal (Fourth District) Case No.
E083932
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — INITIATION OF LITIGATION (Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 case) OPEN SESSION — 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
• Police
• Fire
• Code Enforcement
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT AGENDA
The following Consent Agenda items are expected to be routine and non -controversial.
Council will act upon them, at one time, without discussion. Any Councilmember or staff member may request removal of an item from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Members of the City Council also sit as the Board for the Successor Agency and Commission for the Housing Authority and may act on the consent calendar for those bodies as part of a single motion with the City Council consent calendar.
1. SUBJECT: APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 17, 2024, CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES OF JUNE 24, 2024, AND THE CANCELLED MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 8, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2024, City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of June 24, 2024, and the Cancelled Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2024.
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: FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16268
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve Final Tract Map No. 16268; and
2. Accept an Offer of Dedication for Public Roads, City Highways and Public Utility Purposes on a Portion of Wildwood Canyon Road, Holmes Street and Wildwood Crest Drive as delineated on Final Tract Map No. 16268; and
3. Authorize the recordation of the map and accept securities from Pacific Horizon Builders, a California Corporation.
5. SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT WORK FY2023/2024 STREET STRIPING PROGRAM - PROJECT NO. 11197
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept the contract work completed by PCI in the amount of $18,709.20 for the FY2023/2024 Street Striping Program. — Project No. 11197; and
2. Authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Project; and
3. Accept the as -built plans for the Project.
6. SUBJECT: SUMMARY VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF CALIFORNIA STREET AND COUNTY LINE ROAD RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-52, vacating a portion of public right-of-way located at the Northeast corner of California Street and County Line Road; and
2. Approve the related actions included in the Resolution; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee to execute the necessary documents to complete the public right-of-way vacation process.
7. SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-47 (SB1 PROJECTS) AND RESOLUTION NO. 2024-48 (FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL PROJECT NEEDS ANALYSIS) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-47, rescinding Resolution No. 2024-32, approving the amended list of projects for FY25 funded by SB1; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-48, rescinding Resolution No. 2024-31, approving the amended Five -Year Capital Projects Needs Analysis for FY25 through FY30.
8. SUBJECT: TRACT MAP NO. 14429 - GRANT OF EASEMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE PURPOSES
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept a Grant of Easement for landscape maintenance purposes on Lot 1 of Tract Map No. 14429, from McDougal Bros. CAL Inc.; and
2. Accept a Grant of Easement for landscape maintenance purposes on Lot 57 of Tract Map No. 14429, from Aaron and Joanna Oxendine; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the necessary documents to complete the easement acceptance process.
9. SUBJECT: AGREEMENT FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year Agreement for Crossing Guard Services between the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District (District) and the City of Yucaipa (City).
DISCUSSION ITEMS
10. SUBJECT: LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 98-1 OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA (CHAPMAN HEIGHTS) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-51 authorizing the levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District No. 98-1 of the City of Yucaipa (Chapman Heights) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
11. SUBJECT: SPECIAL TAX FOR YUCAIPA PARAMEDIC PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-50, fixing the Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (FY25) 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
12. SUBJECT: CITY OF YUCAIPA & CITY OF CALIMESA AUTOMATIC AID
AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the revised Automatic Aid/Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Yucaipa and the City of Calimesa.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The order of Business for the Public Hearing Shall Be:
A. Open Public Hearing
B. Staff Presentation
C. Applicant/Representative Presentation (if necessary) D. Public Comments
E. Applicant Rebuttal (if necessary)
F. Public Hearing Closed
G. Council Discussion
H. Council Motion and Vote
SPEAKERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE BRIEF AND REMAIN WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TIMEFRAME OF THREE (3) MINUTES. ONCE THE PUBLIC HEARING HAS BEEN CLOSED, NO FURTHER TESTIMONY WILL BE TAKEN.
13. 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 2024-49, Ordering Confirmation of Assessment for City of Yucaipa Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1; and
2. Approve the application of 4.3% 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 2024-2025 assessments for Zones A95, B95, F97, J98, K98, M98, P99, TO1, VO1, WO1, X01, Y, BB, HH, II, NN, 00, PP, RR, WW, YY, ZZ, BBB, CCC, and DDD in the total amount of $188,775.
14. SUBJECT: CASE NO. 24-046/GPA: CITY OF YUCAIPA GENERAL PLAN SAFETY
ELEMENT UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-09, adopting the Safety Element Update to the General Plan; and
2. Determine that the update to the Safety Element is within the scope of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared pursuant to the provisions of Section 15168 of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended, for the City's General Plan; and
3. Adopt the Findings as contained in the Agenda Report; and
4. Direct staff to file a Notice of Determination.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Notice Regarding Americans with Disability Act
The City of Yucaipa complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk's Department at (909) 797-2489, during normal business hours, at least 48-hours prior to the meeting.
Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
CEQA STATEMENT:
Unless stated otherwise on the agenda, every item on the agenda is exempt from CEQA guidelines sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273,15378, 15301, 15323 and/or Public Resource Code Section 21065.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5, any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by the City of Yucaipa to all or a majority of the City Council, less than 72 hours prior to that meeting, are available for public inspection at Yucaipa City Hall, 34272 Yucaipa Boulevard, Yucaipa, CA 92399, during normal business hours.
NOTICE REGARDING CHALLENGES TO DECISIONS
Pursuant to all applicable laws and regulations, if you would like to challenge the decision of the City Council on an item appearing on this Agenda, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this Agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
State of California
County of San Bernardino
City of Yucaipa
I, Ana V. Sauseda, City Clerk of the City of Yucaipa, California, do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda was posted on 07/17/2024, at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2, at the following locations:
Yucaipa City Hall, 34272 Yucaipa Boulevard, Yucaipa, California City of Yucaipa website www.yucaipa.gov
Ana V. Sauseda, CMC
City Clerk
07/17/2024
Remove by: 07/23/2024