City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Regular Meeting of January 13, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers
34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
CLOSED SESSION — 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Thorp called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tern
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
ABSENT: Justin Beaver, Councilmember
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments.
CLOSED SESSION — 5:00 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
B. 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. CIVSB2430625
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Wang, et al. v. City of Yucaipa, et al. San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB 2415976
D. 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
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E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Number of Cases (1)
The City Council entered Closed Session at 5:01 p.m.
OPEN SESSION — 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Thorp called to order the Regular Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority at 6:05 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Chaplain Doug Duke.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Captain Walker.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tern
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
ABSENT: Justin Beaver, Councilmember
STAFF
PRESENT: Chris Mann, City Manager
Jennifer Crawford, Assistant City Manager
Steven Pacifico, City Attorney
Ana Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Steven Pacifico reported on all five closed session items. There was no action taken on Item B. The City Council gave direction on Items C and E by a vote of 4-0-1 with Councilmember Beaver absent. Items A and D were continued to the next available meeting for further discussion.
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CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Chris Mann announced that Items 9 and 10 would be continued to a Special City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
YAPS Dog of the Month was presented by Jennifer Hurlbut, Executive Director of YAPS.
Recognition of Commission and Committee Members was presented by Director of General Services/City Clerk Ana Sauseda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke:
• Kandie Cansler
• Priscilla
• Dr. Hansen Wang
• Dr. Teri Boon
• Joel McCabe
• Ro Randolph
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Thorp asked if there were any Consent Agenda items to be removed for discussion. Items 4 & 5 were pulled for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES OF DECEMBER 9, 2024
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority minutes of December 9, 2024.
2. SUBJECT: MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT NOVEMBER 2024
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report for November 2024.
3. SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT — 13TH STREET SKATE PARK SEAT WALL - PROJECT NO. 11225
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, Gentry General Engineering, Inc. of Colton, CA in the amount $38,856 for the 13th Street Skate Park Seat Wall - Project No. 11225 (Project); and City Council Minutes Page 3 of 8
2. Approve the amount of $5,000 for construction contract contingency and the amount of $5,000 for construction contract administration, staff time, and inspection costs for a total construction budget in the amount of $48,856; 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 the Project.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council Approve the Special Event Permit Application (SEPA) submitted by Rogelio Bermudez to conduct El Gallo Show California, on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Yucaipa Equestrian Center.
6. SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01, UPDATING THE GENERAL
RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE CONDUCT OF COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-01, updating the general rules and procedures for the conduct of commissions and committees in the City of Yucaipa and updating the list of City Council committees to reflect newly established committees.
7. SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF AN INVOCATION POLICY FOR CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the proposed Invocation Policy for the City of Yucaipa.
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER
BEAVER WAS ABSENT), TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS NO. 1, 2, 3, 6, AND 7.
ITEMS) REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION
4. SUBJECT: BUDGET AMENDMENT AND FUND REALLOCATION - OAK GLEN
ROAD/LIVE OAK CANYON ROAD WIDENING PROJECT, COLORADO STREET TO OUTER HWY-10 SOUTH PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Amend the FY25 Capital Improvement Program Budget by reallocating the amount of $280,000 in Traffic DIF (Development Impact Fee) funds from the Yucaipa Boulevard Improvements, 15th Street to the I-10 Freeway Project, to the Oak Glen Road/Live Oak Canyon Road Widening, Colorado Street to Outer Hwy-10 South Project; and
2. De -authorize spending in the amount of $280,000 on the Yucaipa Boulevard Improvements, 15th Street to the I-10 Freeway Project.
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DISCUSSION: Director of Development Services/City Engineer Preciado presented the Agenda Report.
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER
BEAVER WAS ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
5. SUBJECT: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION — EL GALLO SHOW
CALIFORNIA
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council Approve the Special Event Permit Application (SEPA) submitted by Rogelio Bermudez to conduct El Gallo Show California, on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Yucaipa Equestrian Center.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Agenda Report.
The following member of the public spoke:
• Alesia Miller
After Council discussion, the following Motions were made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, FAILED 2-2-1 (MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE
AND MAYOR THORP VOTED NO AND COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER WAS
ABSENT) TO NOT APPROVE THE EVENT.
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR THORP, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER, CARRIED 3-1-1 (MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE VOTED NO AND
COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER WAS ABSENT) TO BRING THIS ITEM BACK TO COUNCIL IN 30 DAYS, ALLOWING STAFF TIME TO WORK WITH THE APPLICANT ON ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
8. SUBJECT: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION — SUNSET SATURDAYS RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve a Special Event Permit Application (SEPA) submitted by the Yucaipa Valley Chamber of Commerce (Applicant) to conduct Sunset Saturdays from January 25, 2025, to September 27, 2025.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Agenda Report.
The following member of the public spoke:
• Mary Ruhter
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After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR THORP, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER WAS ABSENT), TO
APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION WITH ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC
MITIGATING MEASURES IN PLACE.
9. SUBJECT: 2025 MEMBERSHIP ON COUNCIL AD -HOC & STANDING
COMMITTEES
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review the current 2024 Committees Roster and advise the City Clerk of any changes to current memberships.
This item was continued to the January 21, 2025, Special City Council meeting.
10. SUBJECT: CITIZEN SERVICE APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS COMMISSIONS
AND COMMITTEES
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review the applications received by the City Clerk's Office and nominate citizens for membership to the various commissions and committees.
This item was continued to the January 21, 2025, Special City Council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING
11. SUBJECT: PRIORITIZATION OF PROGRAM YEAR 2025-2026 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECTS/PROGRAMS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and prioritize eligible project proposals for submission to the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors for Community Development Block Grant funding consideration. • Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Thorp opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 11 at 7:19 p.m. • Staff Presentation
Senior Management Analyst Gorham presented the Agenda Report. • Applicant Presentation
Applicants Annie Ploehn — Partners Against Violence, Catherine Burns - San Bernardino County Library, Kyra Stewart — Family Service Association, and Molly Widdicombe — Girls on the Run gave brief presentations on behalf of their organizations. • Public Comments
There were no comments.
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• Applicant Rebuttal
There was no applicant rebuttal.
• Public Hearing Closed
Mayor Thorp closed the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 3-1-1 (COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER VOTED NO AND COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER WAS ABSENT) TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING:
2025-2026 CDBG AWARD
Council
Applicant
Allocation
San Bernardino County Library (Adult
Literacy Program)
$7,500
Family Service Association of Redlands
(Case Management Program)
$5,000
Partners Against Violence (formerly San
Bernardino Sexual Assault Services)
$12,934
Girls on the Run — Inland Empire
$7,500
City of Yucaipa — Recreational
Scholarships
$0
TOTAL
$32,934
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Mayor Thorp asked the City Manager to discuss the recent power outages affecting the residents of Yucaipa.
City Manager Mann along with Captain Walker and Attorney Steven Graham discussed Southern California Edison's Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).
Councilmember Woolsey discussed the SBCTA meeting she attended.
Councilmember Miller thanked Public Works staff for all their hard work during the PSPS.
Mayor Pro Tern Venable requested an inventory of assets at City parks.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be January 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Jon Thorp, Mayor
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Ana V. u�seda, MMC \
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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