City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Regular Meeting of June 23, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers
34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
CLOSED SESSION — 4:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Thorp called the Closed Session meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tern
Justin Beaver, Councilmember
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
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 City Council Minutes Page 1 of 9
E. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (PROCESS DISCUSSION)
Pursuant to Section 54957
Title: City Manager
The City Council entered Closed Session at 4:32 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 6:23 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pastor Joel Vincent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Captain Mike Walker.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tern
Justin Beaver, Councilmember
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
ABSENT: None
STAFF
PRESENT: Jennifer Crawford, Assistant City Manager
Steven Pacifrco, City Attorney
Ana Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk
City. Council Minutes Page 2 of 9
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Steven Pacifico indicated that there was no reportable action.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Interim City Manager Crawford stated that there was an amendment to Item No. 5 - Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Procurements. The contract for landscape and maintenance services with Garden Hills Landscape was inadvertently left out of the staff report and is being recommended for approval along with the other procurement items listed in the staff report.
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
• Police — Captain Walker presented the statistics for April and May, 2025. • Fire — Chief Malinowski presented the statistics for April and May, 2025. • Code Enforcement — Captain Walker presented the statistics for April and May, 2025.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke:
• Richard Frost
• Brett Granlund
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 pulled Item No. 3 for further discussion.
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.
City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9
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.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM 3 AND ITEM NO.5 AS AMENDED.
City Council Minutes Page 4 of 9
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
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).
DISCUSSION: Director of Development Services/City Engineer Preciado introduced Item No. 3 and Economic Development Analyst Ryan Miller presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFFS
RECOMMENDATION.
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 11"'through October 13"', 2025; and
2. Authorize the sale of alcohol for this event.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Agenda Report.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Abraham Issa
• Brett Granlund
• Ro Randolph
City Council Minutes Page 5 of 9
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY TO APPROVE THE
SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT.
MAYOR THORP STATED THAT HE WOULD SECOND HER MOTION IF SHE
WOULD AMEND IT TO REQUIRE THAT AN ORDINANCE COME BACK TO COUNCIL WITH PARAMETERS REGARDING RAVES. COUNCILMEMBER
WOOLSEY AGREED TO AMEND HER MOTION.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY MAYOR THORP, FAILED 2-3, (COUNCILMEMBERS BEAVER, MILLER, AND MAYOR
PRO TEM VENABLE VOTED NO) TO APPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENT
PERMIT.
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.
DISCUSSION: Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda presented the Agenda Report.
This item was a receive and file only.
8. SUBJECT: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION — RESONANCE CAMPOUT (CONTINUED)
City Attorney Pacifico requested that the Council revisit Item No. 8. He stated that there was a motion and second to approve the item which failed, however, there was no motion to deny it. He recommended that the Council take action to deny the special event permit.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 4-1, (COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY VOTED NO) TO DENY THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT.
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.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Agenda Report.
This item was a receive and file only.
City Council Minutes Page 6 of 9
11. SUBJECT: STRATEGIC PLAN STATUS UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file an update and provide direction on the strategic planning process.
DISCUSSION: Director of Finance White presented the Agenda Report.
The following member of the public spoke:
• Ro Randolph
This item was a receive and file only.
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.
DISCUSSION: Chief Malinowski presented the Agenda Report.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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. • Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Thorp opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 13 at 8:42 p.m. • Staff Presentation
Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Agenda Report. • Applicant Presentation
There was no presentation.
• Public Comments
There were no public comments.
City Council Minutes Page 7 of 9
• Applicant Rebuttal
There was no applicant rebuttal.
• Public Hearing Closed
Mayor Thorp closed the Public Hearing at 8:45 p.m.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.2025-35
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Mayor Thorp requested that an ordinance be brought back to Council regarding raves and the parameters surrounding those events. Council agreed by consensus to have the ordinance come back at a future meeting. He also requested that the moratorium on car washes be brought back to Council. By consensus, Council agreed to have the moratorium come back at the next Council Meeting. Lastly, he recommended the establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee to discuss the upcoming Pumpkin Patch consisting of Councilmember Beaver and himself, which was approved by consensus of the Council.
Councilmember Woolsey attended the Metro Valley Committee, the Finance Committee Meeting, the Yucaipa Valley Water District Meeting, and the Vector Control Committee Meeting.
Councilmember Miller recognized CalFire Captain Donald Culotta and thanked him for the outstanding work he does for the community.
Mayor Thorp clarified that there will be additional deputies, code enforcement, and fire personnel enforcing the illegal fireworks and new firework fines. He further clarified that the firework show at the high school would in fact take place for 2025.
Mayor Pro Tem Venable announced some of the upcoming Community Services events. He announced that there would be upcoming vacancies on the Youth Advisory Committee and asked those who are interested to apply. He also stated that the Park and Recreation Commission is still recruiting for their youth member.
Councilmember Beaver acknowledged the outstanding individuals on the Youth Advisory Committee and proudly announced that he would be traveling later that week to watch one of the members of that committee graduate from the United States Army Bootcamp.
City Council Minutes Page 8 of 9
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Thorp announced that the next regular meeting would take place on July 28, 2025.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
jo;jjTJYb'rp, 4�4ayoi
AATT T-
Ana . S eda, �MMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
City Council Minutes Page 9 of 9