Item No. 1
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: July 28, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ana V. Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk 4I"5' SUBJECT: Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of June 9, 2025, June 23, 2025, and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes ofJune 9, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes ofJune 9, 2025, June 23, 2025, and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2025.
Attachment(s):
I . Regular Meeting Minutes — 06/09/2025
2. Regular Meeting Minutes — 06/23/2025
3. Special Meeting Minutes — 06/09/2025
Approved by:
ATTACHMENT 1
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 Tem
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: Jennifer 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:
ABSENT:
STAFF
PRESENT:
Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tem
Justin Beaver, Councilmember (Joined via telephone and confirmed that agenda was posted at his location.)
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
None
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 Jennifer 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 Tem 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 Community 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 #2 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 Bemardino 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 Tem 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 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.
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 SB1; 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 EventProgram
F1' 2025 26
Financial
Support
Requested
F1' 2025,26
lu-kiud Fee
Waiver
Support
Requested
CAG Ad -Hoc Committee
Recommended Awards
Recommended
Financial
Recommended
in-kindTee
Wailer
Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California
Spring EGGStravaganza
S1,150 00
S1.150
Fatuity Senice Association of Redlands
Housing Assistance and Advocacy Program
S3,000
S3.000
Gardennvorks For Kids
Toddler Sensors Garden
S1,500
SI 500
Gracepoi nt Fellowship First Baptist Church Yucaipa
Love Yucaipa at the Community Center
S4,000
S200.00
S4.000
S200
Inland Leader's Charter School
Volleyball Games
S945.00
S945
Rotanv Club of Yucaipa
70th Annual Christmas Parade
515,700.00
S15.700
Rotary Club of Yucaipa
Rotary Weekly Meetings
S10,206.00
SI0.206
Smiles for Seniors
Logy Income Senior Assistance
S3.000
S3.000
The Well Outreach Center
Our Neighbor's Closet
S3,000
S3.000
Yucaipa Calanesa Family Assistance
Faa1ity Repair 'Maintenance - Asphalt
S 1,600
SI,600
Yucaipa Calnuesa Veterans Committee
Veteran's Da: Ceremony
S352.00
S352
Yucaipa Pickleball Inc.
Pickleball in Schools
51,100
S1.100
Yucaipa Valley Art Association
Wednesday Meetings
S4,7 39.00
S4.739
Yucaipa Valley Art Association
Tuesday Thursday Meetings
S5,139.00
S5,199
Yucaipa Valley Lion's Club
Youth Peace Poster Contest
S630.00
S630
Yucaipa Womans Club
Buiidinz Maintenance
S1.500
SI 500
TOTAL REQUESTED
BUDGETED AMOUNT
BALANCE REMAINING
S13.700
S39,611.00
SIS.700
S39.611
S20,000
S40,000
S20.000
S40.000
S339.00
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 o(Ereal/Prosnet
FY 2025;26
Financial
Support
Requested
FY 2025/26
L-kied`fee
\Pais er
Support
Requested
CAG Ad -Hoc Committee
Recommended Awards
-Alternatise t11
Recommended
Financial
Reconnu
Reco....4.4
rinanctd
Recommended
In.kindffee
Wailer
in -kind Ter
{Waiver
Childhood Cancer Foundation of Southern California
Spring EGGStrayaganza
S 1,150 00
SI,150
51.150
Fanuly Service Association of Redlands
Housing Assistance and Advocacy Program
S3.000
S3.000
S3,000
Gadenworks For Kids
Toddler Sensor: Garden
S1,500
Si 500
S1.500
Gracepoid Fellowship Fist Baptist Church Yucaipa
Loge Yucaipa at the Community Center
S4,000
S200.00
S4,000
SI00
SI.000
5650
Inland Leader's Charter School
Volleyball Games
S945.00
5945
S945
Rainy Club of Yucaipa
70th Annual Christmas Parade
S15, 700.00
S15.700
S15.700
Rotary Chub of Yucaipa
Rotary Weekly Meetings
S10,206.00
S10106
S10.206
Smiles for Saviors
Low Income Senior Assistance
S3,000
53,000
S3.000
The Well Outreach Center
Our Neighbor's Closet
S3,000
S3.000
S3.000
Yu:agha Calivesa Family Assistance
Facility Repair \ laintennvxe - Asphalt
S1,600
SI.600
S1.600
Yucaipa Calimesa Veterans Committee
Veterans Dav Ceremmnv
SS52.00
5552
S851
Yucaipa Pickleball Inc
Pickleba0 in Schools
S1,100
51.100
SI.100
Vora Valley Art Association
Wednesday Meetings
S4,739.00
S4,739
S5.733
Yucaipa Valle: Art Assocation
Tuesday Thursday Meeetings
55,159.00
S5.139
53.902
Yucaipa Valley Lion's Club
Youth Peace Poster Contest
S630.00
S630
S630
Yucaipa Romans Club
Building \fainenance
S1 500
Sl 500
S1.500
TOTAL REQUESTED
BUDGETED AMOUNT
BALANCE RE\LAINING
S19.700
S39.611.00
a SIS "00
S39.611
513.700
S39.76S
520,000
S40.000
S20.000
S40.000
S20.000
S40.000
S3S9.00
S339.00
S232
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 #1.,
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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22. 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.
23. 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
Ralph Ruhter
Ed Saldivar
Henry Markowicz
Mayor Pro Tem Venable
Councilmember Woolsey
General Public
General Public
Representative of the Poultry Industry (Hidden Villa)
Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor (Egg Masters)
Non -Voting Councilmember
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.
• Applicant Rebuttal
There was no applicant rebuttal.
• 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 Refuse 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 Annual 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 STAFF'S
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 Tem 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 14th 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.
Jon Thorp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 2
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 Tem
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 I 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 Tem
Justin Beaver, Councilmember
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
ABSENT: None
STAFF
PRESENT: Jennifer Crawford, Assistant City Manager
Steven Pacifico, City Attorney
Ana Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk
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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.
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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.
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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 STAFF'S
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 11th through October 13t1i, 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
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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.
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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.
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• 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.
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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.
Jon Thorp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 3
City of Yucaipa
City Council Minutes
Special Meeting of June 9, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers
34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Thorp called to order the Special Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority at 3:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Miller.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
STAFF
PRESENT:
Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tem (arrived at 3:05 p.m.)
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
Justin Beaver, Councilmember
Jennifer Crawford, Interim City Manager
Donald Lincoln, Special Counsel
Kimberly Metzler, Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Rent Administrator/Records Technician
CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
Mayor Thorp asked if there were any conflicts to disclose. Councilmember Woolsey disclosed that she is a resident of a mobilehome park in the city of Yucaipa but that the mobilehome park she lives in is not subject to the provisions of Yucaipa's Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. SUBJECT: BIENNIAL REVIEW OF MOBILEHOME RENT STABILIZATION
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a Biennial Review of the Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Ordinance (Yucaipa Municipal Code Chapter 15.20) and the Administrative Rules, and direct staff as appropriate; and
2. Direct staff to prepare the appropriate documents and return to City Council for approval.
DISCUSSION: Interim City Manager Crawford presented the Agenda Report on Items 1-8, and the items added after the posting of the Agenda Packet (Items 9-11).
Interim City Manager Crawford stated that comments from Augusta Communities, Stakeholder, were missed during the initial receipt of stakeholder comments in January 2025 but have been included in Staff's presentation for Council consideration.
1. SUBJECT: ANNUAL ADJUSTMENTS (Issue raised by stakeholders) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider the following Options:
Option #1 Amend YMC §15.20.080(A) and Rules §3.0001(B)(3), to provide that the park owner may increase the rent in each regulated space once annually, by 100% of the increase in CPI, or by 6% cap of the current space rent, whichever is less and include a minimum percentage increase of 2% or 3% (Options proposed by some stakeholders).
Option #2
Option #3
Amend YMC §15.20.080(A) and Rules §3.0001(B)(3), to provide that the park owner may increase the rent in each regulated space once annually, by 100% of the increase in CPI and eliminate the 4% cap (Option proposed by some stakeholders).
Amend YMC §15.20.080(A) and Rules §3.0001(B)(3), to provide that the park owner may increase the rent in each regulated space once annually, by 100% of the increase in CPI, or by 5% cap of the current space rent, whichever is less and include a minimum percentage increase of 2%. (Option recommended by staff).
Option #4 Retain the existing language of the Ordinance and Rules without change — maintain 100% CPI and 4% cap.
Option #5 Other possibilities, as may be suggested by City Council.
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Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke:
Susie Taylor
Benjamin Kelly
Mark Westwood
Julie Paule
David Devon
Jo Sutt
Lana Morano
Suzanne Taylor
Petice Huntington
Ed Timmons
Jon Warren
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER
BEAVER WAS ABSENT), TO RETAIN THE EXISTING LANGUAGE OF THE ORDINANCE AND RULES WITHOUT CHANGE — MAINTAIN 100% CPI AND 4% CAP (OPTION #4).
2. SUBJECT: RENT ADJUSTMENTS UPON VACANCY (Issue raised by stakeholders)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider the following Options:
Option #1
Amend YMC §15.20.050(A) and Rules §3.0001 to allow the park owner to increase rents to market rent upon a vacancy resulting from an in -place transfer (as defined), on a vacant pad or lot, or the sale of a park owned coach; but retain all other existing Ordinance language including the requirement that upon re -occupancy, the space is placed immediately back under rent control and only subject to the permissible annual adjustments or approved special rent adjustments.
Option #2 Amend YMC § 15.20.050 and Rules §3.0001 to allow the park owner to increase rent to market rent upon a vacancy resulting from an in -place transfer (as defined), on a vacant pad or lot, or the sale of a park owned coach; include specified limitations on the increase amount and number of times the same space may increase due to vacancy; but retain all other existing Ordinance language including the requirement that upon re - occupancy, the space is placed immediately back under rent control and only subject to the permissible annual adjustments or approved special rent adjustments.
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Option #3 Amend YMC §15.20.050(B) to allow the park owner to increase rents for vacancy categories as defined in § 15.20.020, subception (1), (2), (3), or (8), based on the combined average of rent -controlled space in the park plus twenty (20) percent. This option currently exists in the Ordinance; however, it adjusts the current percentage increase from 10% to 20%. This option continues to impact only new residents moving into the park — existing residents are not impacted by this option. (Option recommended by staff) Option #4 Retain all existing language of YMC §15.20.050(A) and the Rules without change.
Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke:
Susie Taylor
Suzanne Taylor
Benjamin Kelly
Julie Paule
David Devon
Mark Westwood
Jon Warren
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER
WAS ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND YMC §15.20.050(B) TO ALLOW THE PARK OWNER TO INCREASE RENTS FOR VACANCY CATEGORIES AS DEFINED IN §15.20.020, SUBSECTION (1), (2), (3), OR (8), BASED ON THE COMBINED AVERAGE OF RENT -
CONTROLLED SPACES IN THE PARK FROM THE CURRENT PERCENTAGE INCREASE OF 10% TO 20% (OPTION #3).
3. SUBJECT: PRE -APPROVAL / AUTOMATIC PASS THROUGH OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT COSTS (Issue raised by stakeholders)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council Amend YMC §15.20.085(A)(1) as follows:
An application for a rent increase based on the cost of a completed capital improvement may be filed with the rent administrator. It shall be approved if it satisfies the definition of capital improvement set forth in Section 15.20.020 and the criteria set forth in the capital improvement guidelines and as set forth in the administrative rules adopted by resolution of the city council; the park owner has provided documentation to demonstrated that prier to the completion of the proposed capital improvement, the park owner met with the park residents and considered input from the park residents regarding any proposed capital improvement; the park owner held a capital improvement ballot election...
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Mayor Pro Tem Venable left the dias at 4:00 p.m.
Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke:
Susie Taylor
Suzanne Taylor
Mark Westwood
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 3-0-2 (MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE
AND COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER WERE ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND YMC §15.20.085(A)(1) AS STATED ABOVE.
4. SUBJECT: SELECTION OF RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE (Issue raised by stakeholder)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider the following Options:
Option #1 Amend the Ordinance to change the majority vote requirement to 10 or 10% of the regulated spaces, whichever is less. (Option proposed by stakeholder) Option #2 Amend the Ordinance to adjust the majority vote requirement to 10 or 10% of the regulated spaces, whichever is less. If multiple residents express interest in serving as the resident representative, a ballot election shall be held, with one vote per regulated space, and the winner determined by a by majority vote. (Option recommended by staff)
Option #3 Retain the existing language of the Ordinance pertaining to the selection of the resident representative.
Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke:
Mark Westwood
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 3-0-2 (MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE
AND COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER WERE ABSENT), TO AMEND THE
ORDINANCE TO ADJUST THE MAJORITY VOTE REQUIREMENTS TO 10 OR 10% OF THE REGULATED SPACES, WHICHEVER IS LESS. IF MULTIPLE
RESIDENTS EXPRESS INTEREST IN SERVING AS THE RESIDENT
REPRESENTATIVE, A BALLOT ELECTION SHALL BE HELD, WITH ONE
VOTE PER -REGULATED SPACE, AND THE WINNER DETERMINED BY A MAJORITY VOTE (OPTION #2).
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5. SUBJECT: PROPERTY TAX PASS THRU UPON SALE OF PARK (Issue raised by stakeholders)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider the following Options:
Option #1 Amend the Ordinance and Rules to allow the park owner to phase in property tax increases over two years. (Option proposed by stakeholder).
Option #2 Amend the Ordinance and Rules to allow park owners the ability to pass through the tax increase without the need for a full Special Rent Adjustment MNOI increase application. (Option proposed by stakeholder).
Option #3 Retain the existing language of the Ordinance and Rules relating to treatment of property taxes as operating expenses under YMC §§15.20.100(A) or (B) or the Rules, §§4.0003 or 4.0004. (Option recommended by stafj).
Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke:
Suzanne Taylor
Rob Evans
David Devin
Mark Westwood
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 3-0-2 (MAYOR PRO TEM
VENABLE AND COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER WERE ABSENT), TO APPROVE
STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION TO RETAIN THE EXISTING LANGUAGE OF
THE ORDINANCE AND RULES RELATING TO TREATMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES AS OPERATING EXPENSES UNDER YMC §§15.20.100(A) OR (B) OR THE RULES §§4.0003 OR 4.0004 (OPTION #3).
6. SUBJECT: INSURANCE INCREASE PASS THRU (Issue raised by stakeholders) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider the following Options:
Option #1 Amend the Ordinance and Rules to allow park owners the ability to pass through the insurance premium increase without the need for a full Special Rent Adjustment MNOI increase application. (Option proposed by stakeholder).
Option #2 Retain the existing language of the Ordinance and Rules relating to treatment of insurance premiums as operating expenses under YMC §§15.20.100(A) or (B) or the Rules, §§4.0003 or 4.0004. (Option recommended by stafj).
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Mayor Pro Tem Venable returned to the dias at 4:26 p.m.
Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke:
Suzanne Taylor
Julie Paule
David Devon
Mark Westwood
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER
BEAVER WAS ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION TO
RETAIN EXISTING LANGUAGE OF THE ORDINANCE AND RULES
RELATING TO TREATMENT OF INSURANCE PREMIUMS AS OPERATING EXPENSES UNDER YMC §§15.20.100(A) OR (B) OR THE RULES §§4.0003 OR
4.0004 (OPTION #2).
7. SUBJECT: ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE (Issue raised by stakeholder) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider the following Options:
Option #1 Amend the Ordinance and Rules to allow park owners the ability to pass through 100% of the Annual Registration Fee to residents under the rent control program (Option proposed by stakeholder).
Option #2 Amend the Ordinance and Rules to exclude park owners who prevail in a MNOI process from the cost recovery formula (Option proposed by stakeholder).
Option #3 Retain the existing language of the Ordinance and Rules relating to the Annual Registration Fee under YMC §15.20.073(E) and Rules 2.0007 (Option recommended by staff).
Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke:
Suzanne Taylor
David Devin
Mark Westwood
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
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ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER
WAS ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION TO RETAIN
THE EXISTING LANGUAGE OF THE ORDINANCE AND RULES RELATING TO THE ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE UNDER YMC §15.20.073(E) AND RULES 2.0007 (OPTION #3).
8. SUBJECT: STAFF RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO THE ORDINANCE
AND RULES TO PROVIDE CONFORMITY WITH STATE LAW AND
CLARIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider staff recommended amendments to the Ordinance and Rules to Provide Conformity with State Law and Clarification.
A.
Document:
Ordinance Section 15.20.010 — Purpose & Findings
Issue:
Section needs to be updated to reflect Council approved amendments pertaining to the implementation of a Hearing Officer
Recommendation:
Add a new Section W to read as follows:
W. On April 10, 2023, at a noticed public meeting, the city council approved amendments to Chapter 15.20 of the YMC and the Administrative Rules pertaining to the implementation of a Hearing Officer in place of the Mobilehome Rent Review Commission and the elimination of the appeal process, and thereafter enacted Ordinance No. 422.
B.
Document:
Ordinance Section 15.20.020 - Definitions
Issue:
Currently there is no provision which identifies which CPI should be used for the purpose of calculating special rent adjustments for each of the years 1987 through 2017.
Recommendation:
Under the definition of "Consumer Price Index (CPI) add a new number 4 to read as follows:
4. For the purpose of calculating Special Rent Adjustments for each of the years 1987 through 2017 the "Consumer Price Index" or "CPI" means the CPI index for the Los Angeles - Long Beach -Anaheim Metropolitan Area, All Urban
Consumers, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S.
Department of Labor.
In addition, renumber former number 4 as number 5
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C.
Document:
Ordinance Section 15.20.030 - Exemptions
Issue:
Effective January 1, 2023, California Civil Code sections 798.7(a) and 798.45(a) were amended by Cal. Stats 2022, Ch. 666 (SB 940) to redefine what constituted "new construction," and to limit the time such spaces would be exempt from local rent regulation.
Recommendation:
Under Section A amend exemption 1 to read as follows:
1. Newly constructed mobilehome spaces first held out for rent on or after January 1, 1990 for a period of 15 years from the date upon which the space is initially held out for rent. A Mobilehome park space shall be considered "initially held out for rent" on the date of issuance of a permit or certificate of occupancy for that space by the enforcement agency in
accordance with Section 18551 or 18613 of the California Health and Safety Code. Upon expiration or termination of such exemption under Civil Code Section 798.45(a), that space shall become subject to the rent regulation of this chapter.
D.
Document:
Ordinance Section 15.20.030 - Exemptions
Issue:
Effective January 1, 2023, California Civil Code sections 798.7(b) and 798.45(b) were amended by Cal. Stats 2022, Ch. 666 (SB 940) to redefine what constituted "new mobilehome park construction," and to limit the time such parks would be exempt from local rent regulation.
Recommendation:
Under Section A add a new exemption number 2 to read as follows:
2. New mobilehome park construction, as defined in
subdivision (b) of California Civil Code Section 798.7 for a period of 15 years from the date upon which 50 percent of the spaces in the new Mobilehome park are initially held out for rent measured from the date of issuance of a permit or
certificate of occupancy for that space by the enforcement agency in accordance with Section 18551 or 18613 of the Health and Safety Code. Upon expiration or termination of such exemption under Civil Code Section 798.45(b), that space shall become subject to the rent regulations of this chapter.
In addition, renumber former number 2 as number 3.
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E.
Document:
Ordinance Section 15.20.030(B), 15.20.050, 15.20.050(D),
15.20.073(C) & (D)(1), 15.20.080(B) and Administrative
Rules Section 2.0003(A) & (B), 2.0005(A)(6), 3.0001(A)(6),
3.0001(B)(6), 3.0001(D)(3), 3.0001(F), 4.0003(C),
4.0003(H)(6)
Issue:
Clarify additional statutory exemptions from local space regulation
Recommendation:
Amend Section 15.20.030(B) to read as follows:
B. The rent regulation provisions of this chapter shall not apply that is to lease
to any space while space exempt subject a which
that from to the
exempts space rent regulation pursuant
California Mobilehome Residency Law, Civil Code Section 798 et seq. Upon expiration or teiinination of such an exemption Civil Code Section 798.17, that shall become
under space
subject to the rent regulations of this chapter.
Amend the initial paragraph of Section 15.20.050 to read as follows:
A park owner shall not be permitted to charge a new space rent for a mobilehome space upon vacancy except as expressly provided in this section. It is the intent of the city that no rent increase shall be allowed as a result of a vacancy resulting in a change in occupancy of a mobilehome on a space, the
replacement of a mobilehome with another mobilehome on the same space and occupied by the same resident, or any in -place transfer of a mobilehome (as defined in Section 15.20.020 of this code), and that such mobilehome spaces shall continue to be subject to the rent control provisions of this chapter unless such space is exempt from rent regulation pursuant to Section
15.20.030 this to long term lease
of code, subject a exempt
f , l t„ C l:fe is Civil Cole Section
nt p nt
798.17 is authorized to
or a vacancy adjustment pursuant
subsections B, C, D or E of this section. No vacancy
adjustment shall be imposed pursuant to subdivisions B, C, D or E of this section without the park owner's submittal of a complete application and the prior approval of the RA in accordance with this subdivision and the rules and regulations.
Amend the Section 15.20.050(D) to read as follows:
D. Spaces Previously Exempt. In the event a space which was previously exempt from rent regulation pursuant to Section
15.20.030 longer 1
of this code no remains exempt, under a se
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to C lif Civil Code Sectio,, 798.1 7, the base
pursua.,t rnia
space rent, for purposes of calculating the annual adjustment, shall be the rent in effect as of the date of the expiration of the exemption lease, provided that space rents can be verified by information required on, and/or documentation submitted with the annual registration application.
Amend Section 15.20.073(C) to read as follows:
Complete Registration Required. The registration statement shall not be accepted as complete unless it includes all information required on the form by the rent administrator, including but not limited to the last names of
homeowners/tenants, rents for all spaces in the park (including but not limited to, month -to -month spaces, spaces subject to leases exempted pursuant to Section 15.20.030 of from -this this Civil Code Section 798.17, non-
chapter code under
exempt leased spaces, spaces occupied by park -owned
mobilehomes, spaces occupied by the park manager or other park employees, and rent -to -own spaces), the term of any exempt and non-exempt leases, renewal and/or extension
thereof, amount and date of most recent rent increase for each space, all information and documentation that establishes any other exemption from the rent provisions of this chapter, and such other information required by the rules or otherwise deemed necessary by the rent administrator for the
implementation and administration of this chapter.
Amend Section 15.20.073(D)(1) to read as follows:
Annual registration fees based on the number of spaces in the mobilehome park to be used for the costs of administering this chapter. Registration fees shall be paid by each park owner to the city for each space, which is not exempt pursuant to Section 15.20.030(A)(1) Civil Code Section 798.17
and (A)(2)
15.20.030(A) this the time the initial and annual
or of code at
statements are filed.
Amend Section 15.20.080(B) to read as follows:
If the mobilehome space was previously subject to an
exemption pursuant to Section 15.20.030 and such exemption long term le o o the e_ f om rent
expired, se which ptea
control state law, the for space not be
under rent such shall
increased under this section until twelve months after the most recent rent increase under the previously exempt long
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lease. Thereafter, the rent may be increased once every twelve months in accordance with Subsection (A) of this section.
Amend 2.0003(A) & (B) to read as follows:
2.0003 LEASED SPACES CURRENTLY EXEMPT AND
PRIOR EXEMPT SPACES
A. Exempted Spaces under Civil Code Section
798.17. In the event a mobilehome park owner believes that his/her park contains any space which is subject to a lease, which exempt that space from rent regulation pursuant to the California Mobilehome Residency Law (Civil Code Section 798, et seq.) or YMC Section 15.20.030, the park owner shall submit information on the registration form setting forth the date the park or space was initially held out for rent, the duration of each lease, current space rents, effective date of most recent rent increase, lease execution dates, lease expiration dates, last names of the homeowners/tenants of each leased space, all other information required by Sections 2.0004 and 2.0005, and any other information determined to be
necessary by the RA to demonstrate compliance with an
exemption under Civil Code Sections 798 et seq or YMC
Section 15.20.030.
In the event that a resident or park owner
questions whether the space is exempt the terms of a long term lease or whether the lease is exempt from the rent regulation provisions of YMC Chapter 15.20, he/she may request that the RA review the terms to determine whether it satisfies the requirements for an exemption from space rent regulation long term lease exemption from rent control.
B. Non Exempt Leased Space Prior Exempted
Spaces which are No Longer Exempt. For any space that was previously exempt from rent regulation under YMC Chapter
15.20 but such exemption has expired or terminated based on pursuant to the provisions of Civil Code Section 798-17 et seq., or YMC Section 15.20.030 as amended by Assembly Bill 2782 (Chapter 35, Statutes of 2020), the park owner shall submit information on the registration form setting forth the date the park or space was initially held out for rent, the duration of each lease, current space rents determined in accordance with YMC Chapter 15.20, effective date
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Amend 2.0005(A)(6) to read as follows:
6. List of leased spaces claimed to be (exempt and/or non- to Civil Code Section 798.17) YMC
exempt pursuant et seq., or
Section 15.20.030 and all information required by Section
2.0003.
Amend 3.0001(A)(6) to read as follows:
6. Prior Exempt Leased In the event that the
spaces.
application for an Annual Adjustment includes a space that from
was previously exempt space rent regulation control
long 1 to Civil Code Section 798.17
under term use pursuant
et seq. or YMC Section 15.20.030 and such exemption has expired or terminated, the annual adjustment shall be
determined based on the last rent in effect prior to the space becoming subject to rent control regulation, and the date said rent increase was imposed.
Amend 3.0001(B)(6) to read as follows:
6. For any space that was previously exempt from rent
to long term lease under Civil
regulation control pursuant a
Code Section 798.17 et seq. or YMC Section 15.20.030 and such exemption has expired or been terminated, and f ,.which long term lease has terminated the
the expired or or rent
has terminated by Civil Code
control exemption as required
Section 798.17, the determination of the initial Annual Adjustment following termination the
of rent control
exemption shall be determined in accordance with this
The last in the long term lease
subsection (6). rent effect under
exempt provision shall be inserted on the Annual
Amend 3.0001(D)(3) to read as follows:
3. If the application includes a space that was previously from u a to g term lease
exempt rent regulation control nder
pursuant to Civil Code Section 798.17 et seq or YMC
15.20.030 and such exemption has expired or been terminated, have had increase the long
the space shall not a rent under
term lease in the twelve (12) months to
preceding prior
approval by the RA. Subsequent Annual Adjustments shall comply with subsection (D)(2).
Amend 3.0001(F) as follows:
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pursuant to YMC Section 15.20.030, 15.20.050(D) and
YMC Section 15.20.080(B) and subsections (A) through (D) of this Section."
Amend 4.0003(C) as follows:
C. Le; ed Space acant-S aces -rand --Calculation of the NOI Adjustment. Except as otherwise provided in Section
4.0003(H) of these Rules, when calculating the MNOI
adjustment or MNOI rent adjustment based on readjusted Base Year NOI pursuant to YMC 15.20.100, the park's NOI shall be for in the including
calculated all spaces park, month -to -
to an
month —spaces, vacant spaces, and all spaces subject
the long term leases defined in the
exemption pursuant to as
California Mobilehome Residency Law (Civil Code Sections 798 et seq.) or YMC Section 15.20.030. However, only those spaces, which are not exempt shall
receive a rental increase, based upon a prorated allocation of the MNOI adjustment among all spaces in the park. Exempt leased spaces shall
Amend 4.0003(H)(6) as follows:
6. Except as otherwise provided in Subdivision (a) of this Subsection (6), the park's MNOI adjustment shall be allocated among all spaces in the park, including ,
vacant and -leased spaces ,
added to a o e t f ,. a v „tly and all spaces
to from r control to the
subject an exemption nt pursuant
California Mobilehome Residency Law (Civil Code Section 798, et seq.), or YMC Section 15.20.030 and -no -adjustment shalt be added to a nt . However, only those
spaces which are not exempt or vacant shall receive a rental increase, based upon a A prorated allocation amount of the park=s MNOI adjustment among all spaces in the park shall be allocated to the .,a:vid„a o „lated spaces, A prorated
amount of the park's MNOI adjustment shall be allocated to the individual regulated spaces. To allocate the MNOI
adjustment to regulated spaces, the allocation should be made by multiplying the park's MNOI adjustment calculated
pursuant to Section 4.0003(H)(5), above, by a fraction which is the number of regulated rental months divided by the total annual rental months for the park.
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F.
Document:
Ordinance Section 15.20.073-Registration, posting and fees Issue:
Ordinance Section 15.20.073(A) is outdated language that is no longer required since the Annual Registration captures all park information.
Recommendation:
Delete 15.20.073(A) and renumber the sections accordingly.
G.
Document:
Ordinance Section 15.20.085(E) — Appeal of Rent
Administrator's Decision on Capital Improvements
Issue:
Clarification is needed to emphasize that the rent
administrator's capital improvement decisions are final unless appealed to the Hearing Officer.
Recommendation:
Amend Section 15.20.085(E) to read as follows:
Appeal of Rent Administrator's Decision on Capital
Improvements. The rent administrator's decision granting or denying Any decision the the merits
of rent administrator on
of a capital improvement rent adjustment or granting or denying an emergency capital improvement is a final decision, unless an application for appeal to the Hearing Officer is filed „l;c.,t:o,, t t„ this be
adjustment ct;on
to the hearing by filing for
appealed officer an application
ten days of the date the rent administrator's
appeal within
written determination is mailed to the affected park owner and. residents. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, any appeals shall be filed, processed, and determined in
accordance with Sections 15.20.105 and 15.20.110 and the administrative rules adopted by resolution of the city council.
H.
Document:
Ordinance Section 15.20.100 - Rent increases by
application to the hearing officer
Issue:
This section needs to include capital improvement rent increase adjustments pursuant to Section 15.20.085
Recommendation:
Amend the first sentence Section 15.20.100 to read as
follows:
A park owner may seek a space rent increases in addition to those permitted by Section 15.20.080 and 15.20.085 pursuant to subsections A, B and E G of this section.
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I.
Document:
Ordinance Section 15.20.116 - Recovery of application
costs in connection with successful approval of a rent
adjustment application to the hearing officer.
Issue:
Add additional language for clarification.
Recommendation:
Amend Section 15.20.116(A) to read as follows:
A park owner may seek a temporary rent adjustment to
reimburse the park owner for the reasonable cost of
professional services actually incurred by the park owner in preparing and presenting an application under Sections
15.20.085(E) and 15.20.100 to the hearing officer as set forth in the administrative rules adopted by resolution of the city council. The park owner shall bear the burden of proof and shall provide the evidence to justify a temporary rent
adjustment submitted under this section, and approval of the application will be conditioned upon the park owner's
successfully obtaining approval of a rent adjustment pursuant to Sections 15.20.085(E) and 15.20.100 of this chapter. Any temporary rent adjustment shall be amortized over a five-year period with interest at the rate of seven percent per year, compounded monthly, and any increase granted shall remain in effect only during the five-year period. Any such increase shall not be included as part of the monthly space rent but shall be itemized as a separate charge on the residents' monthly rent statement. Nothing in this provision shall preclude a park resident from paying the full amount of the temporary rent adjustment as one lump sum without any payment of interest, following issuance of the cit34 hearing officer's final decision. Any such lump sum payment shall be made in
accordance with the administrative rules adopted by resolution of the city council.
J.
Document:
Ordinance Section 15.20.140 — Biennial review
Issue:
Add additional language for clarification.
Recommendation:
Amend Section 15.20.140 to read as follows:
This chapter shall be reviewed by the city council in odd - numbered years to determine whether it is still appropriate and whether there should be any modifications of its provisions.
The rent administrator shall issue notice of the biennial review and submittal deadline to the resident representative (or if no representative, posted pursuant to Section 15.20.060) and advertised once in the local legally adjudicated newspaper.
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Document:
Administrative Rules Sections 1.0001, 1.0002, 1.0003,
1.0004, 1.0005, 1.0006, 1.0007(E)
Issue:
The use of the term "meetings" is a carryover from when the former Commission had meetings and should be updated to reflect the change to a hearing officer proceeding.
Recommendation:
Amend Sections 1.0001, 1.0002, 1.0003, 1.0004, 1.0005, and
1.0006 replacing the word "Meeting(s)" with "Hearing(s)" L.
Document:
Administrative Rules Section 1.0007, 1.0007(D)(3) and
1.0007(D)(5)
Issue:
Section needs to be modified to include fair return rent adjustments, which are available under Ordinance Section
15.20.100(C) — Rent Increases by Application to the Hearing Officer.
Recommendation:
Amend the last sentence in the initial paragraph of Section
1.0007 to read as follows:
decreases in services or amenities adjustments, ai4 net operating income adjustments and fair return adjustments.
Amend 1.0007(D)(3) as follows:
decrease in services or amenities, Of net operating
income, or fair return adjustment provisions
Amend 1.0007(D)(5) as follows:
particular application (capital improvement, reduction or decrease in services or amenities, Of net operating income or fair return adjustment) shall be granted
M.
Document:
Administrative Rules Section 1.0007(C)(2)
Issue:
Section needs to be modified to clarify that the Rent
Administrator has the right to legal and expert representation in relation to Ordinance Sections 15.20.080, 15.20.090 and
15.20.100
Recommendation:
Amend Section 1.0007(C)(2) to read as follows:
2. The RA, in the case of any application before the Hearing Officer, may will be assisted and advised by experts and legal counsel. However, experts and legal counsel representing the staff RA shall not communicate with the Hearing Officer concerning the application under consideration, except
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concerning procedural matters, such as the dates and locations of public hearings, and except during the public hearing.
N.
Document:
Administrative Rules Section 1.0007(D)(4)
Issue:
The current language restricts consideration of irrelevant evidence and additional language is needed to establish the Hearing Officer's ability to rule on the evidence.
Recommendation:
Amend Section 1.0007(D)(4) to read as follows:
The Hearing Officer has the right and the responsibility to rule on the admissibility and relevancy of Aall evidence, whether it be in form testimony documents,
the of oral or written which
is not relevant to enable the Hearing Officer offered to determine whether a park owner is entitled to the increase being sought in the application, or the decrease being sought by the residents in the application, under the operation of the YMC Administrative Rules. be from
and these , shall excluded
the Hearing Officer's
consideration.
O.
Document:
Administrative Rules Section 1.0007(D)(7)
Issue:
Clarification change
Recommendation:
Amend Section 1.0007(D)(7) as follows:
7. Requests for Production of Evidence. The Hearing Officer RA the attendance....
or staff member may request
If by the Hearing Officer
any evidence requested or staff
member RA is not available.....
P.
Document:
Administrative Rules Section 1.0007(G)
Issue:
Clarification change
Recommendation:
Amend Section 1.0007(G) as follows:
shall articulate, his or her them findings of fact, reasoning, and conclusions for his or her their decision on.....
Document:
Administrative Rules Section 1.0008(B)
Issue:
The Hearing Officer has replaced the former Commission, therefore the use of the word "Resolution" "should be replaced by the use of the word "Decision."
Recommendation:
Amend Section 1.0008(B) to replace the word "Resolution" with "Decision".
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Document:
Administrative Rules Section 1.0009
Issue:
Additional text required to clarify process
Recommendation:
Amend Section 1.0009 as follows:
Administrative Rules shall be in the form of a draft
resolution prepared made by the RA resolution and shall be submitted to the City Council for review and approval.
S.
Document:
Administrative Rules Section 3.0001(B)(3) & (4)
Issue:
Clarification Change
Recommendation:
Amend Section 3.0001(B)(3) & (4) as follows:
3. The CPI used in the prior Annual Adjustment shall then be subtracted from the current CPI. The resulting SUM difference shall be multiplied by 100 divided by the prior CPI. The resulting sum percentage (in decimal form) shall then be divided by the CPI. The then be
prior resulting sum shall
multiplied by 100% and presented with up to 2 decimal places as a `%' sign (converting to whole number form). The result 4% is less, be
or of current space rent, whichever shall referred
to as the "CPI Increase".
4. Each space rent, as determined pursuant to the last approved adjustment, shall be first multiplied by the CPI increase percentage and the resulting number (the rent increase) should then be added to the prior space rent to arrive at the new rent for the space.
T.
Document:
Administrative Rules Chapter 4
Issue:
Clarification Change
Recommendation:
Amend Chapter 4 Title to read as follows:
Chapter 4. SPECIAL RENT ADJUSTMENTS
INCREASES BY APPLICATION TO THE
U.
Document:
Administrative Rules Section 4.0003
Issue:
The reference to Section 15.20.100 is erroneous because that is the very section, which provides for rent increases based on a maintenance of net operating income ("MNOI") formula. For the sentence to make sense it must refer to sections of the Ordinance which provide for rent increases which are not based on an MNOI formula.
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Recommendation:
V.
Amend the initial paragraph of Section 4.0003 as follows:
park on the grounds that the rent increases described in Chapter 4 of these Rules and YMC Sections 15.20.080-4K
and 15.20.085 do not provide a just
Document:
Administrative Rules Section 4.0003(D)(3)(e)
Issue:
Owner -performed labor rates have not been adjusted since 2008.
Recommendation:
Amend 4.0003(D)(3)(e) and adjust the hourly rates by
January's CPI index 2008 to 2025.
General Maintenance: $10.38 16.68/hr.
Skilled Labor: $19.28 30.98/hr.
W.
Document:
Administrative Rules Section 4.0007
Issue:
Clarification language
Recommendation:
Amend Section 4.0007 Title and last sentence of paragraph as follows:
4.0007 ALLOWABLE RENT ADJUSTMENTS AND
APPLICATIONS FOLLOWING MNOI, FAIR
RETURN OR VOLUNTARY MEET AND
CONFER ADJUSTMENT(S)
MNOI adjustment based on a readjusted base year NOI,
Of fair return adjustment or a special rent adjustment by voluntary meet and confer.
X.
Document:
Administrative Rules Section 6.0001 and 6.0002(A) & (B) Issue:
If park owner is successful in an appeal to the Hearing Officer from the Rent Administrators decision pertaining to a Capital Improvement or Emergency Capital Improvement they should be entitled to a temporary rent adjustment. Currently, the Rules are unclear if the park owner is entitled to recover these costs.
Recommendation:
Amend Section 6.0001 and 6.0002(A) & (B) to include
Capital Improvements as follows:
6.0001 submitted under Sections 15.20.085 or 15.20.100
of.....
6.0002 (A) special rent adjustment under Sections
15.20.085 or 15.20.100 of the Ordinance
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6.0002 (B) Hearing Officer pursuant to YMC Sections
15.20.085 or 15.20.100 based on the factors.....
Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke:
Susie Taylor
Mark Westwood
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY
MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER
WAS ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION TO APPROVE
STAFF RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO THE ORDINANCE AND RULES TO PROVIDE CONFORMITY WITH STATE LAW AND CLARIFICATION.
9. SUBJECT: DEVELOP A SEPARATE RENTAL ADJUSTMENT POLICY FOR 501(C)3 HOUSING NON-PROFIT OWNERS (Issue Raised by Stakeholder - Augusta Communities letter distributed at 6/9/25 Meeting)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider the following Options:
Option #1 Amend the Ordinance and Rules to provide a separate rental adjustment policy for nonprofit owned parks recognizing the unique regulatory and financial responsibilities of nonprofit park ownership as legitimate management costs (Option proposed by stakeholder).
Option #2 Retain the existing language of the Ordinance and Rules and not create a separate procedure or policy regulating the determination of permissible rent adjustments in non-profit parks. (Option recommended by staff.
Public Comment
The following members of the public spoke:
Suzanne Taylor
Jo Sutt
Julie Paule
Mark Westwood
Ed Timmons
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
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ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY
MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER
WAS ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION TO RETAIN
EXISTING LANGUAGE OF THE ORDINANCE AND RULES AND NOT
CREATE A SEPARATE PROCEDURE OR POLICY REGULATING THE
DETERMINATION OF PERMISSIBLE RENT ADJUSTMENTS IN NONPROFIT PARKS (OPTION #2).
10. SUBJECT: REPLACE SUBJECTIVE LANGUAGE FOR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY (Issue Raised by Stakeholder — Augusta Communities Letter Distributed at 6/9/25 Meeting) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider the following Options:
Option #1 Amend the Rules to substitute the word "dangerous" with "reached the end of its useful life" (Option proposed by stakeholder).
Option #2 Retain the existing language of the Administrative Rules §5.0006 relating to improvements necessary for Health and Safety (Option recommended by staf]).
Public Comment
The following member of the public spoke:
Suzanne Taylor
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER
WAS ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION TO RETAIN THE EXISTING LANGUAGE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES §5.0006
RELATING TO IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY (OPTION #2).
11. SUBJECT: REVISE THE MEET AND CONFER PROCESS OF THE ORDINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (Issue Raised by Stakeholder — Augusta Communities Letter Distributed at 6/9/25 Meeting)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider the following Options:
Option #1 Amend the Ordinance and Rules to provide a series of changes which would include greater involvement by the City and its staff, a change from the emphasis on MNOI analyses, the funding of mediation, and a change in how resident approval voting is measured (Option proposed by stakeholder).
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Option #2 Retain the existing language of the Ordinance and Rules and not create additional complexities in the meet and confer process (Option recommended by stafj9.
Public Comment
The following member of the public spoke:
Suzanne Taylor
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER
WAS ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION TO RETAIN
THE EXISTING LANGUAGE OF THE ORDINANCE AND RULES AND NOT
CREATE ADDITIONAL COMPLEXITIES IN THE MEET AND CONFER
PROCESS (OPTION #2).
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:09 p.m.
Jon Thorp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kimberly Metzler, CMC, CPM
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