Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tem
Justin Beaver, Councilmember
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy A. Woolsey, Councilmember
Jennifer Crawford, Interim City Manager
Steven Pacifico, City Attorney
Ana V. Sauseda, City Clerk
AGENDA
City Council
Successor Agency • Housing Authority
June 23, 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 [email protected]. 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 https://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: https://yucaipa.gov/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 — 4:30 PM
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Number of Cases (1)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Number of Cases (1)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (2) of Section 54956.9 Wang, et al. v. City of Yucaipa, et al. San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB 2415976
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (2) of Section 54956.9 Ana Sauseda v. George Sardeson, et al., California Court of Appeal Case No. E083758 E. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (PROCESS DISCUSSION)
Pursuant to Section 54957
Title: City Manager
OPEN SESSION — 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
• Police
• Fire
• Code Enforcement
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 opportunity for 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: MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT MAY 2025
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report for May 2025.
2. SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT WORK — FY24/25 STRIPING PROGRAM — PROJECT NO. 11229
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept the contract work completed by Cal Stripe Inc. in the amount of $64,088 for the FY24/25 Striping Program — Project No. 11229 (Project); and
2. Authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Project; and
3. Accept the as -built documents for the Project.
3. SUBJECT: DECLARATION OF SURPLUS LAND: CITY -OWNED PROPERTIES (APNS 0319-101-01, 0318-143-12, FORMER 0319-012-20, 0319-371-10, 0319-271-58, FORMER 0319-253-13, 0321-142-22)
RECOMMENDATION That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolutions No. 2025-18, No. 2025-19, No. 2025-33, No. 2025-41, No. 2025-42, No. 2025-43, No. 2025-36, declaring City -owned properties as "Surplus Land" in accordance with the California Surplus Land Act (Government Code Sections 54220- 54234); and
2. Direct the Interim City Manager or her designee to comply with the notification and disposition procedures outlined in the Surplus Land Act, including submittal of a notice to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
4. SUBJECT: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION — PAWS AND STRIPES 4TH
OF JULY FUNDRAISER
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Special Event Permit Application (SEPA) submitted by Yucaipa Animal Placement Society (YAPS) to conduct their annual 4th of July charity fundraising event; and
2. Authorize the sale of alcohol for this event.
5. SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL PROCUREMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the execution of contracts for the 18 procurements listed in Attachment 1; and
2. Dispense with competitive bid procedures as per Section 2.24.060.A of the City of Yucaipa Municipal Code for items indicated in Attachment 1 as "sole source."
6. SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 SALARY SCHEDULES
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve Resolution No. 2025-25, adopting the General Unit Salary, Benefit, and Classification Plan changes; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-26, adopting the Management, Supervisory, and Confidential Salary, Benefit and Classification Plan.
7. SUBJECT: SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS EXAMINATION RESOLUTION RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-37, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, authorizing examination of sales or transactions and use tax records.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
8. SUBJECT: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION — RESONANCE CAMPOUT RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Special Event Permit Application (SEPA) submitted by Inertia Presents LLC to conduct a weekend camping event with multiple stages, live performed electronic music, art, experiential events such as guided meditations and yoga, and vendors on October 1 1th through October 13th, 2025; and
2. Authorize the sale of alcohol for this event.
9. SUBJECT: MONTHLY REPORT ON YUCAIPA APP USAGE — APRIL & MAY 2025 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file a report of the user activity on the Yucaipa App for the months of April and May, 2025.
10. SUBJECT: 2025 YUCAIPA MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL WRAP-UP RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the 2025 Yucaipa Music and Arts Festival Wrap-up Report.
11. SUBJECT: STRATEGIC PLAN STATUS UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file an update and provide direction on the strategic planning process.
12. SUBJECT: SCHEDULE A AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF YUCAIPA AND
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Interim City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Agreement between the City of Yucaipa and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for the provision of fire protection services and paramedic services for FY26 through FY30.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The order of Business for the Public Hearing Shall Be:
A. Open Public Hearing
B. Staff Presentation
C. Applicant/Representative Presentation (if necessary) D. Public Comments
E. Applicant Rebuttal (if necessary)
F. Public Hearing Closed
G. Council Discussion
H. Council Motion and Vote
SPEAKERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE BRIEF AND REMAIN WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TIMEFRAME OF THREE (3) MINUTES. ONCE THE PUBLIC HEARING HAS BEEN CLOSED, NO FURTHER TESTIMONY WILL BE TAKEN.
13. SUBJECT: COMMUNITY SERVICES USER FEES
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a Public Hearing and subsequently approve Resolution No. 2025-35, rescinding Resolution No. 2024-45, and adopting an update to the Community Services User Fee Schedule and amending fees and charges for services rendered in relation to Community Services and making related determinations pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS/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
State of California
County of San Bernardino
City of Yucaipa
I, Ana V. Sauseda, City Clerk of the City of Yucaipa, California, do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda was posted on 06/19/2025, 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.yucaipa.gov
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
City Clerk