Item No. 1
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: March 24, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ana V. Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk 4//3 SUBJECT: Approve the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2025 and the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of March 10, 2025 RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2025, and the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of March 10, 2025.
Attachment(s):
1. Special Meeting Minutes — 03/03/2025
2. Regular Meeting Minutes — 03/10/2025
Approved by:
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ATTACHMENT 1
City of Yucaipa
City Council
Special Meeting of March 3, 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 5:05 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tem
Justin Beaver, Councilmember
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke:
• Holly Warner
• Kathy Sellers
• Lloyd Rekstad
• Stephanie Harlan
• Chuck
• Donna Snodgrass
• Robin Miskin
CLOSED SESSION — 5:00 PM
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Section 54957.6:
Agency Designated Representatives: City Council
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager Chris Mann
The City Council entered Closed Session at 5:18 p.m.
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OPEN SESSION — 6:00 PM
OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS CLOSED SESSION CONCLUDES
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Thorp reconvened the Special Meeting of the City Council at 7:33 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Steven Pacifico announced that by a vote of 3-1-1 (Councilmember Beaver voted no and Councilmember Woolsey Abstained), the City Council placed the City Manager on paid administrative leave.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Jon Thorp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 2
City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Regular Meeting of March 10, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers
34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
CLOSED SESSION — 4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Thorp called the Closed Session meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tem
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
ABSENT: Justin Beaver, Councilmember
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following member of the public spoke:
• Donna Snodgrass
CLOSED SESSION — 4:00 PM
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN: 029932185 & 029932186
Agency Negotiator: Acting City Manager Jennifer Crawford Negotiating parties: 4 Star Solar, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
B. 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)
C. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE § 54957 — Appointment - Title of Position: Acting City Manager Pursuant to Yucaipa Municipal Code
2.08.020 (B)
D. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Section 54957.6:
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Agency Designated Representatives: Acting City Manager Jennifer Crawford Represented Employees: Yucaipa City Employees Association & Unrepresented Management, Supervisory and Confidential Employees
The City Council entered Closed Session at 4:03 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 6:02 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pastor Paul Hobbs.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Captain Mike Walker.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tem
Justin Beaver, Councilmember
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
ABSENT: None
STAFF
PRESENT: Jennifer Crawford, Acting City Manager
Steven Pacifico, City Attorney
Ana Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Steven Pacifico indicated that there was no reportable action; however, the Council did not conclude their discussions so they would resume Closed Session after the completion of Open Session.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Acting City Manager Jennifer Crawford stated that there were no changes to the agenda.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION
YAPS Dog of the Month was presented by Executive Director Jennifer Hurlbut.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke:
• Judy Fink
• Mark Gallo
CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
Mayor Thorp asked if there were any conflicts to disclose. There were no items disclosed.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. SUBJECT: APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 24, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority minutes of February 24, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT JANUARY 2025
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report for January 2025.
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM NOS. 1 AND 2.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
3. SUBJECT: CITY HALL EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL SERVICE BACK-UP
GENERATOR
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review and consider the options for an emergency electrical service back-up generator for the City Hall facility and approve the expenditure budget adjustment in the General Fund of $300,000 for the purchase of a mobile/portable generator for the City Hall facility.
DISCUSSION: Director of Development Services/City Engineer Preciado presented the Agenda Report.
The following member of the public spoke:
• Ed Timmons
• Brett Granlund
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After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 4-1, (COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY
VOTED NO) TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION AND TO PROCESS THE RFP FOR A NEW AND USED GENERATOR.
4. SUBJECT: STAFFING ADJUSTMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the following staffing adjustments:
1 In the Development Services Department:
a. Eliminating the Senior Development Services Technician position, Salary Range 25 ($73,602-$91,918); and
b. Replace with Public Works / Engineering Specialist position, Salary Range 14 ($56,095-$70,055); and
2. In the Finance Department:
a. Reallocating the position of Administrative Technician, Salary Range 26 ($75,442-$94,216), to Administrative Technician, Salary Range 22 ($68,347- $85,356); and
3 Adopt Resolution No. 2025-05, adopting the General Unit Salary, Benefit and Classification Plan.
DISCUSSION: Director of Finance White presented the Agenda Report.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 4-1, (COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY VOTED NO) TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
5. SUBJECT: YUCAIPA BRANCH LIBRARY PROJECT FUNDING OPTIONS RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive a report on potential project funding options; and
2. Provide direction to staff on how to proceed on the library project.
3. If Council directs staff to proceed with the library project, provide direction on how to prioritize projects in the adopted Fy25 Capital Improvement Program.
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DISCUSSION: Director of Government Affairs/PIO Pradetto presented the Agenda Report.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Michael Stevens
• Kenny Wilson
• Lynette Thomas
• Mary Ruhter
• Colleen Wang
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR THORP, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER, CARRIED 5-0, TO RELINQUISH THE GRANT AND REASSESS AS PART OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN PROCESS.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Mayor Thorp discussed the possibilities of each Councilmember hosting Town Hall meetings on an ongoing basis.
Councilmember Woolsey announced that she has no town hall meetings currently scheduled for her district and gave an update on behalf of SBCTA.
Councilmember Miller attended Leadership Day at Valley Elementary and the swearing -in ceremony for Senator Ochoa-Bogh.
Mayor Pro Tem Venable announced the upcoming Run for the Hills and Music and Arts Festival events. He also announced that the Park & Recreation Commission is currently recruiting for their youth member.
Councilmember Beaver wished his daughter a happy 10th birthday.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 24, 2025.
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 8:02 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council entered Closed Session at 8:02 p.m. with all members present.
The City Council reconvened into Open Session at 10:12 p.m.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Pacifico announced that regarding Item B, Council gave settlement direction by consensus and regarding Item C, Council appointed Jennifer Crawford as Acting City Manager by unanimous vote.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:13 p.m.
Jon Thorp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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