Item No. 1
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: June 9, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ana V. Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk 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.
Attachment(s):
1. Regular Meeting Minutes — 05/12/2025
Approved by:
ATTACHMENT 1
City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Regular Meeting of May 12, 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 4:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tem
Justin Beaver, Councilmember (present via telephone)
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments.
CLOSED SESSION — 4:00 PM
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION — Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code §54956.9:
1 case
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8
Property: Portion of property located at 32664 Yucaipa Boulevard, APN No. 0299-321- 85 & 86
City Negotiator: Jennifer Crawford, Interim City Manager Negotiating Parties: City of Yucaipa
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Disposition of Property by City C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Ana Sauseda v. George Sardeson, et al., California Court of Appeal Case No. E083758 (Wang Appeal)
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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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (PROCESS DISCUSSION)
Pursuant to Section 54957
Title: City Manager
The City Council entered Closed Session at 4:00 p.m. with Councilmember Beaver present via telephone.
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 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pastor Della Vaughn of Green Valley Christian.
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, Interim City Manager
Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney
Ana Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Steven Pacifico stated that the Council gave direction on Item A, to initiate the code enforcement case, by a vote of 5-0.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Interim City Manager Crawford announced that there were no changes to the agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Executive Director Jennifer Hurlbut was unavailable to attend the meeting for the presentation of YAPS Dog of the Month.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke:
• Hansen Wang
• Mary Ruhter
• Rachael Gustason
CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
Mayor Thorp asked if there were any conflicts to disclose. There were no items disclosed by members of the Council with the exception of Mayor Thorp who announced that he would abstain from voting on Item 15 due to his employment with the Sheriff's Department.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. SUBJECT: APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES OF APRIL 28, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority minutes of April 28, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive the Community Activity Grant Accountability Reports and deem the program requirements complete for the following:
• Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California, Inc. • Family Service Association of Redlands
• Inland Leaders Charter School
• Rotary Club of Yucaipa — Weekly Meetings
• Rotary Club of Yucaipa — Christmas Parade
• Yucaipa Calimesa Family Assistance
• Yucaipa Calimesa Veterans Day Committee
• Yucaipa Pickleball, Inc.
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3. SUBJECT: FY26 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL CONTRACT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with the County of San Bernardino for the provision of animal care and control services in an amount not to exceed $575,089.
4. SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-12, SETTING A TIME AND PLACE TO
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT A REPORT OF DELINQUENT SOLID
WASTE CHARGES
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-12, setting a time and place to conduct a public hearing to adopt a report of delinquent solid waste charges and directing the City Clerk to file said report with the County of San Bernardino for inclusion of such charges on the property tax rolls as a special assessment.
5. SUBJECT: MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT MARCH 2025
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report for March 2025.
6. SUBJECT: SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute an Agreement for the Summer Lunch Program (Program) between the City of Yucaipa (City) and the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District (District), to be held Monday through Friday, from June 10, 2025, through July 18, 2025, excluding holiday closures, at Yucaipa Community Park.
7. SUBJECT: FACILITY USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF YUCAIPA
AND YU-CAL FOOTBALL AND CHEER
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute an Agreement between the City of Yucaipa (City) and Yu -Cal Football and Cheer Inc. (Organization).
8. SUBJECT: SPONSORSHIP POLICY
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and adopt the Sponsorship Policy.
9. SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SEND LETTERS IN SUPPORT OF A
CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY INTO POTENTIAL ANTITRUST ISSUES AFFECTING
FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to send letters in support of a Congressional inquiry into potential antitrust issues affecting firefighting equipment manufacturing.
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10. SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT WORK — CITY YARD LANDSCAPING PROJECT — PROJECT NO. 11191
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept the contract work completed by David 011is Landscape Development in the amount of $214,634 for the City Yard Landscaping Project — Project No. 11191 (Project); and
2. Authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Project; and
3. Accept the as -built plans for the Project.
12. SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT —ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR
THE LOW WATER CROSSING REPLACEMENT PROJECT - LIVE OAK CANYON
ROAD AT WILDWOOD CREEK
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 J. Smith & T.
Muli Inc. of Irvine, CA in the amount of $605,905 for the Engineering Design Services for the Low Water Crossing Replacement Project - Live Oak Canyon Road at Wildwood Creek; and
2. Approve the amount of $30,000 for contract contingency and the amount of $25,000, for staff time, contract administration and project coordination for a total engineering design budget in the amount of $660,905 for the Project; and
3. Authorize the Interim City Manager or her designee to administer the distribution of the contract contingency.
13. SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF 2024 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 DUMP BED RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a purchase contract for the acquisition of one (1) new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 4WD Dump Bed Truck.
14. SUBJECT: PURCHASE ORDER FOR EXTRICATION EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive notification that a purchase order for Fire Etc. in the amount of $34,164 for the purchase of emergency extrication tools was executed.
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15. SUBJECT: FY26 SHERIFF'S SCHEDULE -A CONTRACT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Mayor Pro Tem to execute an amendment to the Law Enforcement Services Contract between the City of Yucaipa and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, for a total annual service contract in an amount not -to -exceed $13,870,394 less the annual personnel credit in the amount of $649,851, for a total net contract amount of not -to -exceed $13,220,543 for FY 2025-26.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY MAYOR
PRO TEM VENABLE TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
• NO. 1 CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER ABSTAINED)
• NOS 2 THROUGH 10 & 12 THROUGH 14, CARRIED 5-0
• NO. 15 CARRIED 4-0-1 (MAYOR THORP ABSTAINED)
ITEM(S) REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION
11. SUBJECT: SUMMARY VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT 12475 5TH STREET
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-08, vacating a portion of unnecessary public right-of-way located at 12475 5th Street; and
2. Approve the related actions included in the resolution; and
3. Authorize the Interim City Manager, or her designee to execute the necessary documents to complete the right-of-way vacation process.
DISCUSSION: Director of Development Services/City Engineer Preciado 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.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
16. SUBJECT: UPPER WILDWOOD CREEK BASIN PROJECT FUNDING OPTIONS RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive a report on potential project funding options; and
2. Direct staff to delay the construction of the Upper Wildwood Creek Basin Project and incorporate the Project into the strategic planning effort to develop a sustainable and long-term funding strategy for the City's public infrastructure projects; and
3. Direct staff to request reallocation of grant funding toward other eligible City drainage infrastructure project(s).
DISCUSSION: Assistant City Engineer Kern 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.
17. SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 455 - ADDING CHAPTER 10.16 VEHICLE
ABATEMENT TO THE YUCAIPA MUNICIPAL CODE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 455, an Ordinance of the City of Yucaipa, California, adding Chapter
10.16 to Title 10 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code Regarding Vehicle Abatement.
DISCUSSION: Public Safety Manager Benson presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 5-0, TO THE INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 455, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 10.16 TO TITLE 10 OF THE YUCAIPA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING VEHICLE ABATEMENT.
18. SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 456 - ADDING CHAPTER 10.20 TO TITLE 10 OF THE
YUCAIPA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING VEHICLE TOWING
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 456, an Ordinance of the City of Yucaipa, California, adding Chapter
10.20 to Title 10 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code Regarding Vehicle Towing.
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DISCUSSION: Public Safety Manager Benson presented the Agenda Report.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE THE INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 456, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 10.20 TO TITLE 10 OF THE YUCAIPA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING VEHICLE TOWING.
19. SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 457 - AMENDING FIREWORKS FINES TO ADDRESS
EXTREME FIRE RISK
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the introduction and first 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.
DISCUSSION: Public Safety Manager Benson presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR THORP, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
BEAVER, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE THE INTRODUCTION AND FIRST 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, WITH THE AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 8.40.040, INCREASING FINES TO $3,000 FOR THE FIRST VIOLATION, $5,000 FOR THE SECOND VIOLATION, AND $10,000 FOR THE THIRD AND SUBSEQUENT VIOLATIONS.
20. SUBJECT: DRAFT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET
RECOMMENDATION:
1. That the City Council review the draft fiscal year 2025-2026 budget and provide direction to staff as appropriate; and
2. That the Successor Agency to the Yucaipa Redevelopment Agency review the draft fiscal year 2025-2026 budget and provide direction to staff, as appropriate; and
3. That the Yucaipa Housing Authority review the draft fiscal year 2025-2026 budget and provide direction to staff, as appropriate.
DISCUSSION: Interim City Manager Crawford introduced Item No. 20 and Director of Finance White presented the Agenda Report.
Mayor Pro Tem Venable left the dais at 7:04 p.m. and returned at 7:05 p.m.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
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ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION.
21. SUBJECT: 24-044/GPA/SPA: DIRECTION REGARDING FREEWAY CORRIDOR
SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Review the different options for the Freeway Corridor Specific Plan (FCSP) Update and provide direction to staff to proceed with Option 3 and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing Professional Services Agreement with Placeworks to update the Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) in accordance with CEQA requirements, in an amount not to exceed $50,000; or
2. Should the City Council have another preferred option, the following action regarding the environmental review costs would include:
a. If the Council selects Option 1, direct staff to return to Council with a FY 25/26 Budget that includes the write off of $748,413 as it would no longer be eligible for reimbursement.
b. If the Council selects Option 4, direct staff to return to Council with a proposal for initiating a new FCSP Update, along with a proposed budget for the FY 25/26 Budget that includes an amendment to the Agreement with Placeworks for the preparation of a new SEIR, in an amount not to exceed $1,001,500 plus a 10% contingency for a total amount of $1,101,650.
c. If the Council selects Option 5, direct staff to return to Council with a FY 25/26 Budget that includes the write off of $748,413 (if the existing FCSP layout is maintained) or with a proposal for initiating a new FCSP Update and for the preparation of a new SEIR, along with a proposed budget for the FY 25/26 Budget in that amount.
DISCUSSION: Director of Development Services/City Engineer Preciado presented the Agenda Report.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Pamela Smyth, Redlands
• Ms. Green
• Susan Zahn, Yucaipa
• Holly Warner, Yucaipa
• Hansen Wang, Yucaipa
• Justin Bergh, Yucaipa
• David Duron, Yucaipa
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• Lloyd Rekstad, Yucaipa
• Kristine Mohler, Yucaipa
• Ro Randolph, Yucaipa
• Kevin Miskin, Yucaipa
• Kathy Sellers, Yucaipa
• Rain Mendoza, Yucaipa
The following Property Owners and/or Property Owner Representatives spoke:
• Craig Heaps, West Coast Entitlements
• Dan Floriani, Pacific Industrial
Mayor Thorp left the dais at 7:44 p.m. and returned at 7:46 p.m.
Councilmember Miller left the dais at 7:46 p.m. and returned at 7:48 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Venable left the dais at 7:48 p.m. and returned at 7:49 p.m.
Councilmember Woolsey left the dais at 9:14 p.m. and returned at 9:16 p.m.
Councilmember Miller left the dais at 9:37 p.m. and returned at 9:38 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Venable left the dais at 9:38 p.m. and returned at 9:40 p.m.
Councilmember Beaver left the dais at 10:09 p.m. and returned at 10:11 p.m.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 4-1, (MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE VOTED NO) TO PROCEED WITH OPTION #3.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
22. SUBJECT: ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council continue the Public Hearing for Annual Adjustment of Development Impact Fees to the City Council meeting of June 9, 2025. • Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Thorp opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 22 at 10:52 p.m. • Staff Presentation
Deputy Director of Community Development/City Planner Matlock asked that the public hearing be continued to the June 9, 2025 City Council meeting.
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ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, CARRIED 5-0, TO CONTINUE THE HEARING TO THE JUNE 9, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
23. SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 454 - ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF SECTION
16.0226 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY CODE (SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR
SERVICES) REGARDING FIREARMS STORAGE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the introduction and first 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; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to publish the required notice and schedule a duly noticed public hearing for second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 454 at the next regular City Council meeting.
• Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Thorp opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 23 at 10:53 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.
• Applicant Rebuttal
There was no rebuttal.
• Public Hearing Closed
Mayor Thorp closed the Public Hearing at 10:55 p.m.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE THE INTRODUCTION AND FIRST 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.
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24. SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING ON STAFFING VACANCIES TO COMPLY WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2561
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council hold a public hearing in accordance with the requirements of Assembly Bill 2561.
Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Thorp opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 24 at 10:56 p.m. • Staff Presentation
Director of Finance White 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 10:57 p.m.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, CARRIED 5-0, TO RECEIVE THE REPORT IN COMPLIANCE WITH AB 2561.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
Councilmember Woolsey attended the Southern California Association of Governments Annual Conference along with Councilmember Miller and the City/County Conference along with Councilmember Miller and Interim City Manager Crawford.
Councilmember Miller attended the County's Emergency Operations training for executives and elected officials.
Mayor Pro Tem Venable announced the date for the upcoming Lecture Series on May 17, 2025.
He recognized Director of Community Services Megan Wolfe on a successful Music & Arts Festival. Lastly, he announced the dates for the upcoming Rodeo and the Bike Rodeo.
Mayor Thorp thanked all those in attendance at the Music & Arts Festival and Love Yucaipa.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no additional announcements.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:02 p.m.
Jon Thorp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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