City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Regular Meeting of June 9, 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 5:14 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tern
Justin Beaver, Councilmember (Joined via telephone)
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments.
CLOSED SESSION — 5:00 PM
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8
Property: 36800 Oak Glen Road
City Negotiator: Jemlifer Crawford, Interim City Manager Negotiating Parties: Koy Builders, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8
Properties: 0319-101-01, 0318-143-12, 0319-012-20, 0319-371-10, 0319-271-58, 0319- 253-13 & 0321-142-22 (Located Near Avenue E / 5th Street) City Negotiator: Jennifer Crawford, Interim City Manager Negotiating Parties: Disposition
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
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C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8
Properties: 0319-012-09 (Located Near Avenue E / 5th Street) City Negotiator: Jennifer Crawford, Interim City Manager Negotiating Parties: GLM Enterprises Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
D. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS — Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Interim City Manager
Represented Employees: Yucaipa City Employees Association & Unrepresented Management, Supervisory and Confidential Employees
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Yucaipa Preservation Society v. City of Yucaipa, et al. San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2308052 (Serrano Estates) F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9: Significant Exposure to Litigation (2) Matters G. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (PROCESS DISCUSSION)
Pursuant to Section 54957
Title: City Manager
Councilmember Miller recused himself from Item E. due to a conflict of interest based on the location of his home in proximity to that development.
The City Council entered Closed Session at 5:14 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 6:11 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pastor Chris Fraley of Wildwood Calvary Yucaipa.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Captain Walker.
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CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tern
Justin Beaver, Councilmember (Joined via telephone and confirmed that agenda was posted at his location.)
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
ABSENT: None
STAFF
PRESENT: Jennifer Crawford, Interim City Manager
Steven Pacifico, City Attorney
Ana Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Steven Pacifico stated that the Council did not complete Closed Session and would reconvene to Closed Session at the end of the meeting. Any reportable action will be in the form of a memo which will be added to the next agenda.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Interim City Manager Crawford stated that there were no changes to the agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Executive Director Jem- ifer Hurlbut was unavailable to attend the meeting for the presentation of YAPS Dog of the Month.
Mayor Thorp announced the Proclamation for Flag Day and stated that it would be mailed to them.
John Rowe, Regional Superintendent for the California State Parks presented the Wildwood Canyon Park Property Classification.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke:
• Richard Frost
• Randy Balling
• Patty Ingram
• Teri Boon
• Hansen Wang
• Mary Ruhter
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• June Hutchison
• Gary Mupas
• Donna Snodgrass
CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
Mayor Thorp asked if there were any conflicts to disclose. There were no items disclosed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Thorp asked if Council wanted to pull any items for discussion. Mayor Pro Tern Venable pulled items 9, 11, and 16.
1. SUBJECT: APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES OF MAY 12, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority minutes of May 12, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 455
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 455, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, adding Chapter 10.16 to Title 10 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code Regarding Vehicle Abatement.
3. SUBJECT: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 456
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 456, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, adding Chapter 10.20 to Title 10 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code Regarding Vehicle Towing.
4. SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive the Cornmunity Activity Grant Accountability Reports and deem the program requirements complete for the following:
• Gardenworksforkids
• Smiles for Seniors Foundation
• The Well Outreach Center
• Yucaipa BMX/Strada Corsa
• Yucaipa Valley Art Association (Weekly Art Painting Sessions) • Yucaipa Valley Art Association (Twice Monthly Art & Photography Meetings) • Yucaipa Womans Club
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5. SUBJECT: AAC PLAYGROUND BOARDS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the installation of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Playground Boards.
6. SUBJECT: MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT APRIL 2025
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report for April 2025.
7. SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SEND A LETTER OPPOSING STATE
HOUSING MANDATES
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to send a letter to Governor Newsom opposing the proliferation of state housing mandates and advocating for local land use control.
8. SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT — FIRE STATION 42 CONCRETE REPAIR PROJECT —PROJECT NO. 11230
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Award and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a contract, and the Interim City Manager or her designee administer the terms of the contract to the lowest responsive bidder, 4D Surface Management of Yucaipa, CA in the amount of $193,385 for the Fire Station #2 Concrete Repair Project — Project No. 11230 (Project); and
2. Approve the amounts of $48,000 for construction contract contingency and the amount of $20,000 for construction contract administration, staff time, testing, and inspection, for a total construction budget in the amount of $261,385; and
3. Authorize the Interim City Manager or her designee to administer the distribution of the contract contingency; and
4. Approve the plans and specifications prepared for the Project.
10. SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION 2025-15 — DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED
AGENTS FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT (EMPG) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-15, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, Designating Authorized Agents for the Purpose of Applying for and Administering the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG).
2. Authorize the designated agents to execute for and on behalf of the City of Yucaipa any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance under the EMPG Program.
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12. SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 20146
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Find that Final Tract Map No. 20146 is in substantial conformance with the previously approved tentative map; and
2. Approve Final Tract Map No. 20146 in accordance with the Conditions of Approval; and
3. Accept any and all dedications for public -right -of way and easements as offered and described on the map for street and public utility purposes; and
4. Accept securities, any substantive changes shall be reviewed and approved by the Interim City Manager and the City Attorney; and
5. Authorize the City Clerk and City Engineer to sign the map evidencing the City Council's approval; and
6. Authorize staff to process and file the map with the San Bernardino County Assessor - Recorder -County Clerk's Office.
13. SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 20048
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Find that Final Tract Map No. 20048 is in substantial conformance with the previously approved tentative map; and
2. Approve Final Tract Map No. 20048 in accordance with the Conditions of Approval; and
3. Accept securities, any substantive changes shall be reviewed and approved by the Interim City Manager and the City Attorney; and
4. Authorize the City Clerk and City Engineer to sign the map evidencing the City Council's approval; and
5. Authorize staff to process and file the map with the San Bernardino County Assessor - Recorder -County Clerk's Office.
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14. SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR THE LEVY OF ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF YUCAIPA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-13, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, Declaring Its Intention to Order Confirmation of Annual Assessments for City of Yucaipa Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1, Pursuant to Provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code, Section 22500 et seq.) to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and Offering a Time and Place for Hearing Objections Thereto.
15. SUBJECT: OFFER OF DEDICATION FOR ROAD AND PUBLIC PURPOSES FROM PROPERTY LOCATED AT 33333 YUCAIPA BOULEVARD; APN 0318-031-19 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and accept an irrevocable Offer of Dedication of an easement for Public Roads and Public Utilities from Garey D Teeters Revocable LIV TR 2012 on property identified as APN: 0318-031-19; and
2. Authorize the Interim City Manager or her designee to execute the necessary documents to complete the acceptance and recordation process.
17. SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT WORK — 7TH STREET PARK BASKETBALL COURT RESURFACING -PROJECT NO. 11223
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept the contract work completed by Trueline Construction and Resurfacing in the amount of $65,185 for the 7th Street Park Basketball Court Resurfacing - Project No. 11223 (Project); and
2. Authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Project; and
3. Accept the as -built plans for the Project.
18. SUBJECT: REJECT ALL BIDS — DEMOLITION OF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES, AVENUE E INTERSECTIONS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT — PROJECT NO. 10788 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Reject all bids for the Demolition of Residential Structures — Project No. 10788; and
2. Direct staff to clarify the scope of work in the bid documents and re -advertise the project for construction bids.
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19. SUBJECT: ALLISON MECHANICAL, INC. - PURCHASE ORDER
AUTHORIZATION FOR HVAC OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a purchase order in the amount of $174,276 for the replacement and repairs of HVAC system equipment at the City Hall facility under the terms and conditions of the Agreement dated August 8, 2022 (and subsequent amendments) with Allison Mechanical, Inc. for HVAC Operations Maintenance and Repair Services at Various City - Owned Public Facilities.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM NOS. 9, 11, AND 16.
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
9. SUBJECT: CITY HALL EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL SERVICE BACK-UP
GENERATOR PURCHASE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Award and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a contract, and the Interim City Manager or her designee administer the terms of the contract with Energy Systems Holdings, Inc. of Corona, CA in the amount of $188,786 for the City Hall Emergency Electrical Service Back-up Generator Purchase; and
2. Approve the amount of $10,000 for contract contingency and the amount of $5,000 for staff time, contract administration, and project coordination for a total project budget in the amount of $203,786; and
3. Authorize the Interim City Manager or her designee to administer the distribution of the contract contingency.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tern Venable expressed his concerns with this item.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, CARRIED 3-2, (COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY
AND MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE VOTED NO) TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION.
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11. SUBJECT: FIRE DEPARTMENT ENGINE REPLACEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Increase the approved fire engine replacement purchase amount by $72,763; and
2. Approve a purchase order for Fire Apparatus Solutions in the amount of $2,475,505.
DISCUSSION: Staff addressed questions from Mayor Pro Tem Venable.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION.
16. SUBJECT: INCREASE TO LES SCHWAB PURCHASE ORDER
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve an increase of $15,000 to the existing purchase order (PO) with Les Schwab Tire Center, bringing the total amount to $45,000 for vehicle and equipment tire purchases and related services.
DISCUSSION: Staff addressed questions from Mayor Pro Tern Venable.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
20. SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL BUDGET, CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND OTHER RELATED ACTIONS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-21, approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for the City of Yucaipa; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-22, approving the Budget and Fiscal Policy; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-23, approving the Fund Balance Policy; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-24, approving the Investment Policy; and City Council Minutes Page 9 of 19
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-27, adopting the Measure I Five -Year Capital Improvement Program; and
6. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-28, approving the Five -Year Capital Project Needs Analysis (CPNA) for FY2026-2027 through FY2030-2031; and
7. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-29, approving a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 funded by SB I; and
8. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-30, setting the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Appropriations Limit; and
9. That the City Council, acting as the Successor Agency to the Yucaipa Redevelopment Agency, adopt Resolution No. 2025-31, approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget for the Successor Agency to the Yucaipa Redevelopment Agency; and
10. That the City Council, acting as the Yucaipa Housing Authority, adopt Resolution No. 2025-32, approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget for the Yucaipa Housing Authority.
DISCUSSION: Interim City Manager Crawford introduced Item No. 20 and Director of Finance White presented the Agenda Report.
The following member of the public spoke:
• Carla McCorkle
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION.
21. SUBJECT: REVIEW AND CONSIDER FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 COMMUNITY
ACTIVITY GRANT APPLICATIONS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Review and consider the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Activity Grant awards recommended by the Community Activity Grant Application Review Ad -Hoc Committee as follows:
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Applicant
Description of Event/Program
FY 2025/26
Financial
Support
Requested
FY 2025/26
Iu-kind/Fee
Waiver
Support
Requested
CAG Ad -Hoc Committee
Recommended Awards
Recommended
Financial
Recommended
ln•kind/Fee
«wiser
Ciuldhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California
Spring EGGStravaganza
S1,150.00
$1,150
Fanrily Senice Association of Redlands
Housing Assistance and Advocacy Program
S3,0001
S3,000
Gardemvorlcs For Yids
Toddler Sensory Garden
S1,500
S1,500
Gracepomt Fellowship Pest Baptist Church Yucaipa
Love Yucaipa at the Community Center
S4.000
S200.00
S4,000
S200
Inland Leaders Charter School
Volleyball Ganies
S945.00
S945
Rotary Club of Yucaipa
70th Annual Christmas Parade
S 15, 700.00
S15,700
Rotary Club of Yucaipa
Rotary Weekly Meetings
S 10,206.00
S10,206
Smiles for Seniors
Low Income Senior Assistance
S3,0001
$3,000
The Nell Outreach Center
Our Neighbor's Closet
S3,0001
S3,000
Yucaipa Calimesa Fanuly Assistance
Facility RepaaIN4aintenance - Asphalt
S1,600
S1,600
Yucaipa CaUniesa Veterans Committee
Veteran's Day Ceremony
SS52.00
S$52
Yucaipa Pickleba0 Inc.
Pickleball in Schools
S 1,100
S1,100
Yucaipa VaOey Art Association
IVednesda y Meetings
S4, 739.00
S4,739
Yucaipa Valley Art Association
Tuesday Thursday Meetings
S5,189.00
S5,139
Yucaipa VaHey Lion's Club
Youth Peace Poster Contest
S630.00
S630
Yucaipa Womans Club
Building Maintenance
S1,500
S1,500
TOTAL REQUESTED
BUDGETED AMOUNT
BALA.'CE RENL4,lT;LiG
S13,700
S39,61i.00r
S13,700
$39,611
S20,000
S40,0001
S20,0001
S40,000
S339.001
I S339.00
2. Determine that the Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California should be exempt from the Grant Guideline that requires the organization to be located in Yucaipa.
DISCUSSION: Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda presented the Agenda Report.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Kyra Stewart
• Zully Martinez
• Donna Snodgrass
• Holly Warner
Councilmember Miller stepped away from the dais at 7:57 p.m. and returned at 7:59 p.m.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING AMENDED
RECOMMENDATION, LISTED IN THE TABLE BELOW, AS ALTERNATIVE #1:
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Applicant
Description of Ewnt/Program
FY 2025/26
Financial
Support
Requested
FY 2025/26
In-kiud/Fee
Waiver
Support
Requested
CAG Ad -Hoc Committee
Recommended Amerds
,alternative 91
Recommended
Financial
R,commended
R<,ommended
Financial
Recommended
��" -n�
A'airer
[n•kind/Fee
���a=`•r
Childhood Cancer Foundation ofSoufliemCaldomia
S rnlgEGGStrasmgaza
S1,150.00
S1,150
S1,150
Famih, Service Association of Redlands
Housing Assistance and Advocac • Progtanl
S3,000
S3,000
S3,000
Gardennorks For lids
Toddler Sensory Garden
S1,500
S1,500
S1c00
Gracepomt Fellowship First Baptist Church Yucaipa
Love Yucaipa nt the Comrnunity Center
S4,000
S200.00
S4,000
S200
S4,000
S650
Inland Leader's Charter School
Volleyball Games
S945.00
S945
S945
Rotary Club of Yucaipa
70th Annual Christinas Parade
SI5, 700.00
S15,700
S15,700
Rotary Club of Yucaipa
Rotary Weel • \Meetings
S10,206.00
S10,206
S1Q206
Smiles for Seniors
Loa Income Senior Assistance
S3,000
S3,000
S3,000
The Well Outreach Center
Orn- N ' bor s Closet
S3,000
S3,000
S3,000
Yucaipa Cafimesa Family Assistance
Facility RepairAlaintenance - Asphalt
S1,600
S1,600
S1,600
Yucaipa Calimesa Veterans Committee
Veterans Day Ceremonv
SS52.00
S852
$352
Yucaipa Pickleball Inc.
PicklebaOmSchools
S1,100
S1,100
S1,100
Yucaipa Valley Art Association
Wednesda • Meetings
S4,739.00
S4,739
$5,733
Yucaipa Vallee Art Association
Tuesday:Th-dav Meetings
S5,189.00
$5,159
S3,902
Yucaipa Vallee Lion's Club
Youth Peace Poster Contest
S630.00
S630
$630
Yucaipa Wornans Club
Bdding Mainlcnance
5I.-
S1,500
51,500
TOTAL REQUESTED
BUDGETED AMOUN
BALANCE REMAMNG
S13,700
S39,611.00
513,700
539,611
S1S,700
$39,763
S20,000
S40,000
520,000
540,000
S20,000
S40,000
S389.00
S339.00
$232
ACTION: SUBSTITUTE MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, TO
APPROVE ALTERNATIVE #1 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LOVE
YUCAIPA EVENT
DISCUSSION: Council discussion ensued.
ACTION: AMENDED MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE ALTERNATIVE #1
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF GRACEPOINT CHURCH'S CAG REQUEST,
WHICH WILL BE VOTED ON SEPERATELY.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY TO DENY
GRACEPOINT CHURCH'S CAG REQUEST FAILED DUE TO A LACK OF A SECOND.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER TO APPROVE
GRACEPOINT CHURCH'S IN -KIND CAG REQUEST ONLY, FAILED DUE TO A LACK OF A SECOND.
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR THORP, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
VENABLE, CARRIED 3-2, (COUNCILMEMBERS MILLER AND WOOLSEY
VOTED NO) TO APPROVE GRACEPOINT CHURCH'S CAG REQUEST AS PRESENTED IN ALTERNATIVE 91.
Mayor Pro Tem Venable stepped away from the dais at 8:29 p.m. and returned at 8:31 p.m.
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SUBJECT: RECOGNITION OF DETECTIVE JEREMIAH MACKAY AT THE "HONOR WALK"
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider the Honor Walk Nomination submitted by the Park and Recreation Commission and if approved, direct staff to install a bronze plaque, on a boulder at the "Honor Walk" between Tooker Park and the Police Station to honor Detective Jeremiah MacKay.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION.
SUBJECT: 2025 MEMBERSHIP ON COUNCIL AD -HOC & STANDING
COMMITTEES
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Review the applications received by the City Clerk's Office and appoint citizens to the Vector Control Committee and Healthy Yucaipa Committee; and
2. Review the 2025 Regional Committee Assignments and the 2025 Committees of the City of Yucaipa and advise the City Clerk of any additional changes.
DISCUSSION: Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPOINT THE
FOLLOWING:
Vector Control Committee
Dominic Grisafe
General Public
Ralph Ruhter
General Public
Ed Saldivar
Representative of the Poultry Industry (Hidden Villa)
Henry Markowicz
Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor (Egg Masters)
Mayor Pro Tem Venable
Non -Voting Councilmember
Councilmember Woolsey
Non -Voting Councilmember
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ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR THORP, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPOINT THE FOLLOWING:
Healthy Yucaipa Committee
Beatriz Gardner At -Large
Discussion regarding Regional Committee appointments ensued.
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 5-0, TO MAKE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES:
• OMNITRANS —
Member/Judy Woolsey, Alternate/Justin Beaver
• Solid Waste Ad -Hoc Committee —
Member/Chris Venable, Member/Bob Miller
24. SUBJECT: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 457 AND ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 457-U
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 457, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, adding Chapter 8.40 to Title 8 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code Regarding Fireworks; and
2. Approve Urgency Ordinance No. 457-U, an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, adding Chapter 8.40 to Title 8 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code Regarding Fireworks and Declaring the Urgency Thereof.
DISCUSSION: City Attorney Pacifico presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
25. SUBJECT: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 454
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a public hearing to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 454, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, Adopting by Reference Section 16.0226 of Chapter 2 of Division 6 of Title 1 of the San Bernardino County Code to Establish a Schedule of Fees for Firearms Storage and Other Sheriff's Department Services Rendered Within the City. • Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Thorp opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 25 at 8:49 p.m. • Staff Presentation
Public Safety Manager Benson presented the Agenda Report. • Applicant Presentation
There was no presentation.
• Public Comments
There were no public comments.
0 Applicant Rebuttal
There was no applicant rebuttal.
0 Public Hearing Closed
Mayor Thorp closed the Public Hearing at 8:50 p.m.
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE THE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 454.
26. SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-16, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, FORWARDING
AMOUNTS REMAINING UNPAID ON THE CERTIFIED SOLID WASTE LIEN LIST TO THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO FOR ADDITION TO THE 2025-2026
PROPERTY TAX ROLLS AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a Public Hearing and subsequently adopt Resolution No. 2025-16 forwarding amounts remaining unpaid on the Certified Solid Waste Lien List to the County of San Bernardino for addition to the 2025- 2026 Property Tax Rolls as a Special Assessment.
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• Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Thorp opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 26 at 8:51 p.m. • Staff Presentation
Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda presented the Agenda Report. • Applicant Presentation
There was no presentation.
• Public Comments
There were no public comments.
• Applicant Rebuttal
There was no rebuttal.
• Public Hearing Closed
Mayor Thorp closed the Public Hearing at 8:52 p.m.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY MAYOR THORP, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
27. SUBJECT: YUCAIPA DISPOSAL 2024 ANNUAL REPORT, SOLID WASTE RATE
ADJUSTMENT, ANNUAL SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX ROLL BILLING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and subsequently:
1. Receive the 2024 Solid Waste Annual Report from Yucaipa Disposal; and
2. Approve the Residential Rate Adjustments, recommended by the Solid Waste Committee, implementing an increase of 1.9% resulting in a 15-gallon rate increase of $0.48 (from $25.26 to $25.74), 30-gallon rate increase of $0.60 (from $31.96 to $32.56) and a 60- gallon rate increase of $0.80 (from $42.23 to $43.03) and
3. Approve the proposed Commercial Refiise Rate Adjustment, which includes Food Waste and Recycling (Recommended by Solid Waste Committee); and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-17, approving the rates and requesting the County of San Bernardino to place collection of costs for single-family residential solid waste, organic waste, and recycling services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 on the County of San Bernardino property tax roll pursuant to Chapter 8.28 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code.
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• Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Thorp opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 27 at 8:52 p.m. • Staff Presentation
Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda presented the Agenda Report and Yucaipa Disposal Vice President of Municipal Services Michael Heftman presented the 2024 Solid Waste Amival Report.
• Applicant Presentation
There was no applicant presentation.
• Public Comments
There were no public comments.
• Applicant Rebuttal
There was no applicant rebuttal.
• Public Hearing Closed
Mayor Thorp closed the Public Hearing at 9:08 p.m.
City Clerk Sauseda announced that the protests were tabulated but a majority did not exist.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFFS
RECOMMENDATION.
28. SUBJECT: ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES (CONTINUED FROM MAY 12, 2025, CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-09, rescinding Resolution No. 2022-59, and amending Resolution No. 93-39, establishing a schedule of revised Development Impact Fees; and
2. Authorize the reduction of the Public Facilities DIF fund interfund borrowing by $6,400,000.
• Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Thorp announced that the Public Hearing for Item No. 28 was opened at the May 12, 2025 City Council Meeting and continued discussions starting at 9:09 p.m. • Staff Presentation
Deputy Director of Community Development/City Planner Matlock presented the Agenda Report.
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• Applicant Presentation
There was no applicant presentation.
• Public Comments
The following member of the public spoke:
o Dennis Miller
• Applicant Rebuttal
There was no applicant rebuttal.
• Public Hearing Closed
Mayor Thorp closed the Public Hearing at 9:19 p.m.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 3-2, (COUNCILMEMBERS MILLER AND WOOLSEY VOTED NO) TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Woolsey gave a brief update regarding all the meetings she had recently attended.
She announced that SBCTA appointed her to a 4-year term to the One Water One Watershed Steering Committee of the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority.
Councilmember Miller thanked the Sheriff's Department for their work on a recent homicide. He thanked City staff for all their hard work on a daily basis.
Councilmember Beaver had nothing to report.
Mayor Pro Tern Venable began to announce the Healthy Yucaipa Committee's free seminar series; however, Community Services Director Wolfe clarified that due to a lack of participation, that series would eventually turn into an upcoming podcast episode.
Mayor Thorp announced the upcoming Flag Day Event on June 14"' at Flaghill Park.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 23, 2025.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned in honor of Claudette Hazard into Closed Session at 9:25 p.m.
City Attorney Pacifico announced that the Council would not reconvene at the conclusion of Closed Session. Any reportable action would be provided in the form of a memo at the next City Council meeting.
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