Item No. 23
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: June 9, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ana V. Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk 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.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
On January 21, 2025, the City Council appointed citizens to the various commissions and committees pursuant to Resolution No. 2025-01. While the majority of City committees received appointments, staff recommended that the recruitment for the Vector Control Committee be extended to allow for additional interest from qualified individuals. In addition, there is currently one (1) at -large vacancy on the Healthy Yucaipa Committee due to the resignation of Rebecca Haynes on April 20, 2025.
VECTOR CONTROL COMMITTEE
The goal of the Vector Control Committee is to oversee vector control services in the City of Yucaipa.
The committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in vector control matters and issues regarding rural, commercial and recreational animal raising and agricultural activities and the review of the annual manure management plans submitted for each ranch.
The committee consists of ten (10) members, three (3) members of the general public, two (2) representatives of the poultry industry, two (2) staff members, two (2) non -voting members of the City Council, and one (1) Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor.
The table below reflects the applications received and the position for which they should be considered:
NAME
CATEGORY
Dominic Grisafe
General Public
Ralph Ruhter
General Public
VACANT
General Public
Ed Saldivar
Representative of the Poultry Industry (Hidden Villa)
VACANT
Representative of the Poultry Industry (Hoover Ranch)
Henry Markowicz
Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor (Egg Masters)
HEALTHY YUCAIPA COMMITTEE
The goal of the Healthy Yucaipa Committee is to promote community health and improve the quality of life for Yucaipa residents. The committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in policy matters pertaining to the Healthy Yucaipa Committee and assist the Youth Advisory Committee in promoting healthy guidelines and choices for youth. The committee consists of nine (9) members.
The table below reflects the applications received and the position for which they should be considered:
NAME
CATEGORY
Beatriz Gardner
At -Large
Siavash Arani
At -Large
In addition to the appointments for the Vector Control & Healthy Yucaipa Committees, staff is recommending that the City Council review the current roster of Council Appointments on the various regional and ad -hoc committees.
Appointments for City Council membership on regional committees, City standing committees, and City ad -hoc committees are reviewed on an annual basis. The current rosters are attached to this staff report as Attachment 2 & 3.
The City Clerk' s Office received a request for a change to the current membership on Omintrans.
Currently, Councilmember Beaver is the primary and Councilmember Woolsey is the alternate. Due to Councilmember Woolsey's availability, she has requested to be the primary member for Omnitrans.
Staff recommends that the Council review the 2025 Regional Committee Assignments (Attachment 2) and the 2025 Committees of the City of Yucaipa (Attachment 3) and advise the City Clerk of any additional changes.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommendation does not result in a fiscal impact.
Attachment(s):
1. Citizen Service Applications
2. 2025 Regional Committee Assignments
3. 2025 Committees of the City of Yucaipa
ATTACHMENT 1
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CITY OF YUCAIPA APPLICATION
VECTOR CONTROL COMMITTEE
City of Yucaipa
City CIer: ! ;mrtrnem
The goal of the Vector Control Committee is to oversee vector control services in the City of Yucaipa. The committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in vector control matters and issues regarding rural, commercial and recreational animal raising and agricultural activities and the review of the annual manure management plans submitted for each ranch.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name
Full Address
: Dominic (Nick) Grisafe
Home Phone
E-Mail
How long have you resided in Yucaipa? : 23 years
„' EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT
Title/Occupation : Pacific Territory Manager
Employer
Educational
Background/
Degrees
Cell Phone
Syngenta Professional Pest Management
Masters in Business Administration, University of Phoenix B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture, Cal Poly Pomona
Minor in Irrigation Design
Board Certified Entomologist
Licensed Califomia Pest Control Advisor
RETURN AP'IL'fCATION TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE,
34272 YUCAIPA BLVD. YUCAIPA, CA 92399- 909-797-2489 X221 OR [email protected]
Why are you interested in this position?
I work in the pest control industry and I live in the North Bench area of Yucaipa. I am getting close to retirement age and I think it is time to start getting involved with the local community and share my knowledge.
What do you consider to be three (3) major assets that would qualify you for selection to this Commission/Committee?
I have lived in a rural setting for my entire life and I grew up dealing with flies and chicken operations.
have knowledge of the major insect pests associated with flies and chicken operations as 2• well as mosquitoes
I have been a Licensed Pest Control Advisor in Ca for over thirty years and I am a Board
3. Certified Entomologist.
1, John Carlo
2. Val Pejack�
3. Steve Frankin
I hereby certify that all information contained in this application is true and complete, and I understand that the information I have provided may be verified by the City. 1 understand that this application for a Commission or Committee is subject to background check and policies.*
Signature Dominic J Grisaf Date 2-12-25
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ee is subject to. and if appointed requires compliance with, the General mmittees as most recently adopted by Resolution No 2025-01 on January licies, requirements. and code have been provided as part of this Please Note: A separate application is required for each Commission or Committee. Applications will be kept on file for one year for consideration for future vacancies. Appointed members are REQUIRED to complete mandatory Brown Act & Ethics training as required by A81234 and some select members may be required to file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) on an annual basis to disclose any conflicts of interest
CITY OF YUCAIPA APPLICATION
VECTOR CONTROL COMMITTEE
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ABOUT THE COMMITTEE
The goal of the Vector Control Committee is to oversee vector control services in the City of Yucaipa. The committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in vector control matters and issues regarding rural, commercial and recreational animal raising and agricultural activities and the review of the annual manure management plans submitted for each ranch. i;eci✓Iveu City of Yucaipa
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name : Ed Saldivar
Full Address
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Home Phone
E-Mail
How long have you resided in Yucaipa? : 6
Cell Phone
MAY 0 8 2025
City Cle Dz.partment
EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT
Title/Occupation : Farm Manager
Employer
Educational
Background/
Degrees
Hidden Villa Ranch
I hold a degree in Business and have completed trade school with certifications in agriculture In addition to my formal education, I bring over 30 years of hands-on experience in the poultry and egg industry and have owned and managed my own cattle operation for the past 10 years. I was raised in the agriculture business, giving me a lifelong foundation in animal husbandry, environmental awareness, and agricultural operations. I also have basic training in food safety and compliance, providing a practical understanding of regulations relevant to vector control and public health. This blend of education and experience equips me to offer #SIh Inlnrmnrl .nninh• nnrl nrnn..nnl nnl..l•nn.- nn n mnmMnr n11hn nn.v.m!llnn
RETURN APPLICATION TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE,
34272 YUCAIPA BLVD. YUCAIPA, CA 92399- 909-797-2489 X221 OR [email protected]
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Why are you interested in this position?
I am interested in this position because it was brought up to me by the Vector Control team at the City of Yucaipa. I have a background in agriculture and have been managing multiple poultry farms through the past 20+ years.
What do you consider to be three (3) major assets that would qualify you for selection to this Commission/Committee?
My background and current employment is in the Poultry and Agriculture Industry I am a resident of the North Bench
I have worked with manure plans in the past
REFERENCES
1. Mark Campbell)
2. Christina Bueno
3. I hereby certify that all information contained in this application is true and complete, and I understand that the information I have provided may be verified by the City.
I understand that this application for appointment to a Commission or Committee is subject to background check and policies.*
Signature
Date S1/Z%
' This application for appointment to a commission or committee is subject to, and if appointed requires compliance with, the General Rules and Procedures for the Conduct of Commissions and Committees as most recently adopted by Resolution No 2025-01 on January 13, 2025. By signing, you acknowledge that copies of these policies, requirements, and code have been provided as part of this application process.
Please Note: A separate application is required for each Commission or Committee. Applications will be kept on file for one year for consideration for future vacancies. Appointed members are REQUIRED to complete mandatory Brown Act & Ethics training as required by AB1234 and some select members may be required to file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) on an annual basis to disclose any conflicts of interest
The goal of the Vector Control Comrmrrlia tee is to oversee vector control services in the City of Yucaipa. The committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in vector control matters and issues regarding rural, commercial and recreational animal raising and agricultural activities and the review of the annual manure management plans submitted for each ranch.
Name
Full Address
: HENRY MARKOWICZ
Horne Phone : N/A
E-Mail
How long have you resided in Yucaipa? : 61 years
Cell Phone
Title/Occupation : PRESIDENT - RANCHER
Employer : 8
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Educational
Background/
Degrees
Why are you interested in this position?
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VECTOR CONTROL COMMITTEE
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BOUT THE COMMITTEE
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The goal of the Vector Control Committee is to oversee vector control services in the City of Yucaipa. The committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in vector control matters and issues regarding rural, commercial and recreational animal raising and agricultural activities and the review of the annual manure management plans submitted for each ranch.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name
Full Address
: Ralph Ruhter
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Horne Phone . nia
E-Mail
How long have you resided in Yucaipa? : 34 years
Cell Phone
EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT
Title/Occupation
Employer
Educational
Background/
Degrees
: Retired Education Administrator
Moreno Valley Unified School District
13,A,I,S., National University, August 1987
M.S., Educational Leadership, National University, October 1990 M.S., Special Educatioin, National University, January 2002 M.S. Educational Administration, National University, June 2016
RETURN APPLICATION TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE,
34272 YUCAIPA BLVD. YUCAIPA, CA 92399- 909-797-2489 X221 OR [email protected]
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Why are you interested in this position?
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What do you consider to be three (3) major assets that would qualify you for selection to this Commission/Committee?
1. Experience working cooperatively within a group setting.
2. Experience working in the agriculture business via a family owned ranch and farm
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REFERENCES
1. Robin Coleman
2. Bobby Duncan
3. Greg Gruber
I hereby certify that all information contained in this application is true and complete, and I understand that the information 1 have provided may be verified by the City.
I understand that this application for appointment to a Commission or Committee is subject to background check and p• *
Signatur
Date L1- 2.0 z S`"
" This application or apporn men o a commission or committee is subject to, and if appointed requires compliance with, the General Rules and Procedures for the Conduct of Commissions and Committees as most recently adopted by Resolution No. 2025-01 on January 13, 2025. By signing, you acknowledge that copies of these policies. requirements. and code have been provided as port of this application process.
Please Note: A separate application is required for each Commission or Committee Applications will be kept on file for one year for consideration for future vacancies. Appointed members are REQUIRED to complete mandatory Brown Act & Ethics training as required by A81234 and some select members may be required to file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) on an annual basis to disclose any conflicts of interest.
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0 CITY OF YUCAIPA APPLICATION
HEALTHY YUCAIPA COMMITTEE
ABOUT THE COMMITTEE
The goal of the Healthy Yucaipa Committee is to promote community health and improve the quality of life for Yucaipa residents. The committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in policy matters pertaining to the Healthy Yucaipa Committee and assist the Youth advisory Committee in ,pr.o poting healthy guidelines and choices for youth. City of Yucaipa The Committee shall meet on a monthly basis.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name
Full Address
Home Phone
E-Mail
MAY 0 8 2025
General Services/
City Clerk's !' p:-rtnlent
Beatriz Gardner
, Yucaipa CA 92399
N/A
How long have you resided in Yucaipa?
CeII Phone
a little over 1 yr.
EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT
Title/Occupation :
Employer
Educational
Background/
Degrees
Event Planner
Retired
Professional Meeting Planner certificate (Cal. State Fullerton) Certificate Art Therapy Practitioner (Online course)
Certificate in Food, Nutrition and Health (Online course)
ETURN APPLICATION TO THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE,
4272 YUCAIPA BLVD. YUCAIPA, CA 92399- 909-797-2489 X221 R [email protected]
Why are you interested in this position?
I have personally invested in a healthy lifestyle for several years and taken a certificate course in Food,Nutrition and Health. I try to maintain a plant -based diet and have focused on healthy lifestyle choices and also hold a certificate as Art Therapy Practitioner. All this to say that as a senior adult, health and wellness are a major focus in my life. I support the Blue Zone project and would love to be able to contribute my time and effort in programs that would promote a Healthy Yucaipa movement.
What do you consider to be three (3) major assets that would qualify you for selection to this Commission/Committee?
1. 2.
3. Personal focus on a healthy lifestyle
My investment in educating myself through courses in Nutrition and Wellness My exerted effort at being involved in my community and being purpose driven
1. Kim Turley (The Blessing Center)
2. Zully Martinez (Yucaipa Valley Art Assoc.)
3. Valerie Voss (Realtor)
I hereby certify that all information contained in this application is true and complete, and I understand that the information I have provided may be verified by the City.
I understand that this application for appointment to a Commission or Committee is subject to background check and policies.*
Signature'
Date S -'-S`�
' This application for appointment to a commission or committee is subject to, and if appointed requires compliance with. the General Rules and Procedures for the Conduct of Commissions and Committees as most recently adopted by Resolution No 2025-01 on January
13. 2025. By signing, you acknowledge that copies of these policies, requirements, and code have been provided as part of this application process.
Please Note; A separate application is required for each Commission or Committee. Applications will be kept on file for one year for consideration for future vacancies Appointed members are REQUIRED to complete mandatory Brown Act & Ethics training as eequired by AB1234 and some select members may be required to file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) on an annual basis to disclose any conflicts of interest.
ATTACHMENT 2
2025 Regional
Crafton Hills Open Space Conservancy Stipend
Committee
Member
Assignments
Alternate
Meeting Date
Time
Place
None
Justin Beaver
Chris Venable
2nd Tuesday
of the month
(Sept -Jun)
6:00 p.m.
CRAFTON HILLS COLLEGE -
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING ROOM 227
OMNITRANS
Stipend
Member
Alternate
Meeting Date
Time
Place
$150
Justin Beaver
Judy A. Woolsey
1st Wednesday of
the month
8:00 a.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
1700 W. 5th Street, San Bernardino
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
(SBCTA)
Stipend
Member
Alternate
Meeting Date
Time
Place
$200
Judy A. Woolsey
Chris Venable
1st Wednesday of
the month
10:00 a.m.
SBCTA 1ST FLOOR LOBBY BOARDROOM
1170 West 3rd Street, San Bernardino
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority
(SBCTA)
Stipend
Member
Alternate
Meeting Date
Time
Place
Metro Valley Study Session (MVSS)
$100
Judy A. Woolsey
Chris Venable
2nd Thursday
following the SBCTA
Board Meeting
9:30 a.m.
SBCTA 1ST FLOOR LOBBY BOARDROOM
1170 West 3rd Street, San Bernardino
Solid Waste Advisory Task Force
Stipend
Member
Alternate
Meeting Date
Time
Place
None
Bob Miller
Ana V. Sauseda
Twice a Year
1:30 p.m.
SAM J. RACADIO LIBRARY &
ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER
COMMUNITY ROOM
7863 Central Ave. Highland
Sothern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
Stipend
Member
Meeting Date
Time
Place
Community, Economic & Human Development Committee
$150
Judy A. Woolsey
1st Thursday of the
month
10:00 a.m.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION FROM
YUCAIPA CITY HALL CONFERENCE
ROOM B 34272 Yucaipa
Blvd.
Last Updated on 12/10/2024
ATTACHMENT 3
2025
Committees of the City of Yucaipa
AD -HOC COMMITTEES
CASA BLANCA ADVISORY
Member
Member
Meeting Date
Time
Place
Jon Thorp
Chris Venable
AS -NEEDED
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY GRANT (CAG)
APPLICATION REVIEW
Member
Member
Meeting Date
Time
Place
Justin Beaver
Jon Thorp
AS -NEEDED
FIVE WINDS RANCH IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY
Member
Member
Meeting Date
Time
Place
Chris Venable
Justin Beaver
AS -NEEDED
LIBRARY
Member
Member
Meeting Date
Time
Place
Jon Thorp
Bob Miller
AS -NEEDED
PUBLIC ARTS
Member
Member
Meeting Date
Time
Place
Bob Miller
Judy Woolsey
AS -NEEDED
PUBLIC SAFETY
Member
Member
Meeting Date
Time
Place
Justin Beaver
Bob Miller
AS -NEEDED
SOLID WASTE
Member
Member
Meeting Date
Time
Place
Chris Venable
Jon Thorp
AS -NEEDED
YUCAIPA DIAMOND DREAMS
Member
Member
Meeting Date
Time
Place
Justin Beaver
Bob Miller
AS -NEEDED
YUCAIPA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Member
Member
Meeting Date
Time
Place
STANDING COMMITTEES
Judy Woolsey
Bob Miller
AS -NEEDED
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Member
Member
Meeting Date
Time
Place
Judy Woolsey
Bob Miller
MONTHLY
Last Updated on 02/13/2023