CITY OF
Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tem
Justin Beaver, Councilmember
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy A. Woolsey, Councilmember
Chris Mann, City Manager
Steven Pacifico, City Attorney
Ana V. Sauseda, City Clerk
AGENDA
City Council
Successor Agency • Housing Authority
February 10, 2025
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 publiccomment(ayucaipa.gov. 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 hgps://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: bt-�2s://vucai]2a.gov/live /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 — 5:00 PM
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54957 — Public Employment; Annual Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Manager
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — PURSUANT TO GOVT. CODE SECTION 54957 — Public Employment; Annual Public Employee Performance Evaluation - City Attorney
OPEN SESSION — 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
YAPS Dog of the Month
Take a Hike
YCJUSD Superintendent Cali Binks Recognition of Captain Walker Community Awards
❖ COPS Volunteer of the Year: John Van Eck
❖ Firefighter of the Year: Captain Allen "Skip" Miller
❖ Deputy of the Year: Deputy Michael Castaneda
❖ Non -Profit of the Year: Smiles for Seniors
❖ Citizen of the Year: Rocky Cobb
PUBLIC COMMENT LIMIT 3 MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
In compliance with the Political Reform Act, Levine Act, and under Common Law, this agenda item provides an opportunityfor City Council members to disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to any other item on the agenda. The purpose of this disclosure is to ensure transparency and maintain public trust in the Council's decision -making process.
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/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES OF JANUARY 27, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority minutes of January 27, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT DECEMBER 2024
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report for December 2024.
3. SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT — CITY YARD LANDSCAPING PROJECT — PROJECT NO. 11191
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract, and the City Manager or his designee administer the terms of the contract to the lowest responsive bidder, David 011is Landscape Development of Redlands, CA in the amount of $198,536 for the City Yard Landscaping Project — Project No. 11191 (Landscaping Project); and
2. Approve the amounts of $20,000 for construction contract contingency and the amount of $10,000 for construction contract administration, staff time, testing, and inspection, for a total construction budget in the amount of $228,536; 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 Landscaping Project.
4. SUBJECT: LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 ZONE
S DORMANCY AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-02 approving the Dormancy Agreement for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1, Zone S; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Dormancy Agreement and authorize the City Manager or his designee to administer the terms of the Dormancy Agreement.
5. SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO THE GOODS AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DIVERSIFIED PROTECTIVE SERVICES INC.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to administer the terms of the amended Goods and Services Agreement with Diversified Protective Services Inc. for the procurement of security guards for festivals, Yucaipa Performing Arts Center events and rentals; and
2. Dispense with competitive bid procedures pursuant to Yucaipa Municipal Code (YMC) Section 2.24.060.A.
6. SUBJECT: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION — LOVE YUCAIPA &
CALIMESA
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve a Special Event Permit Application submitted by Grace Point Fellowship (Applicant); and
2. Waive the Special Event Permit Application fee of $200.
7. SUBJECT: 2024 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) — POLICE DEPT.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept the 2024 JAG award in the amount of $12,134 to fund the acquisition of eligible safety equipment; and
2. Authorize an amendment to the FY25 Budget to recognize the 2024 JAG award with an increase in grant revenue and the expenditure budgets in the Miscellaneous Special Revenue Fund in the amount of $12,134; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Certifications and Assurances as the Chief Executive of the City.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
8. SUBJECT: CITIZEN SERVICE APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COMMITTEES RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review the applications received by the City Clerk's Office and appoint citizens to the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) and Mobilehome Park Committee.
9. SUBJECT: YUCAIPA BRANCH LIBRARY PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Not proceed with the Yucaipa Branch Library Project due to the financial risks associated with the total project development costs; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents required to terminate the project agreement and return funding for the project.
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.
DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
(Levine Act — Government Code section 84308)
Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, members of the City Council and Planning Commission are disqualified and not able to participate in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid contracts, labor contracts, or personal employment contracts with City employees), franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the Councilmember or Planning Commissioner received more than $500 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the City's decision on the agenda item since January 1, 2025. Any applicants, contractors or their agents who have made, campaign contributions totaling more than $500 to a City Councilmember or Planning Commissioner member since January 1, 2025, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject agenda item and any such City Councilmember or Planning Commissioner shall not make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use their official position to influence the subject agenda item. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient City Councilmember or Planning Commissioner and may be made either in writing to the City Clerk prior to the subject hearing or by verbal disclosure at the time of the hearing.
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
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1, Ana V. Sauseda, City Clerk of the City of Yucaipa, California, do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda was posted on 02/06/2025, 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.ncaipa.gov
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
City Clerk
02/06/2025
Remove by: 02/11/2025