Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tem
Justin Beaver, Councilmember
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy A. Woolsey, Councilmember
Jennifer Crawford, Interim City Manager
Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney
Ana V. Sauseda, City Clerk
AGENDA
City Council
Successor Agency • Housing Authority
August 11, 2025
City Hall - City Council Chambers
34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, California
The City Council serves as the Board for the Yucaipa Successor Agency and Commission for the Yucaipa Housing Authority.
Public Comment will be called at the time and place noted on the Agenda below for the general public to address the City Council, Successor Agency and Housing Authority. Please complete a speaker's form and return it to the City Clerk prior to the beginning of the meeting. Public Comment will be conducted in accordance with the Rules of Procedure adopted pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-07. There is a three -minute time limit for speaking and time may not be ceded to another speaker.
Public Comment Via Mail or Email
Items must be submitted no later than three (3) business hours prior to the meeting at which the commenter seeks to provide comment. Public comment may be submitted via U.S. Mail to the City Clerk at 34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399 or via email to [email protected]. All mail and email correspondence will be archived, distributed to City Council, and retained as part of the public record; however, submissions will not be read out loud during the meeting. The subject line should specify "Public Comment" and include the date of the meeting.
Written public comment submitted on non -agenda items and on specific agenda items will be made available to the public pursuant to the City of Yucaipa policy regarding the distribution of written public comments at City Council and Commission meetings, which may be accessed on the City's website at https://yucaipa.gov/agendas-minutes/ . Individuals should be aware that comments provided, including personal information, may be disclosable pursuant to the California Public Records Act.
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1 Live stream/recording of City Council meetings:
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CLOSED SESSION — 5:30 PM
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Wang, et al. v. City of Yucaipa, et al. San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB 2415976
OPEN SESSION — 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
YAPS Dog of the Month
SBCTA Measure I presentation
AB 306 Update
PUBLIC COMMENT LIMIT 3 MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
In compliance with the Political Reform Act, Levine Act, and under Common Law, this agenda item provides an opportunity for City Council members to disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to any other item on the agenda. The purpose of this disclosure is to ensure transparency and maintain public trust in the Council's decision -making process. 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
2 CONSENT AGENDA
The following Consent Agenda items are expected to be routine and non -controversial.
Council will act upon them, at one time, without discussion. Any Councilmember or staff member may request removal of an item from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Members of the City Council also sit as the Board for the Successor Agency and Commission for the Housing Authority and may act on the consent calendar for those bodies as part of a single motion with the City Council consent calendar.
1. $TTRTECT: APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES OF JULY 28, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority minutes of July 28, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 458
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 458, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, amending and Restating Ordinance No. 422 Pertaining to Chapter 15.20 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code Related to the Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Program.
3. SIJRIECT: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 459
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 459, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, Adopting Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones as Recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Pursuant to Government Code Section 51178 and Associated Building Codes.
4. SIJR,TFCT: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 461
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 461, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, Amending Section 5.13.080 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code Relating to Food Truck Permit Exceptions.
5. SIJRJECT: MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT JUNE 2025
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report for June 2025.
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3 6. SUBJECT: FIRE DEPARTMENT BATTALION CHIEF VEHICLE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the procurement of a 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty Pickup in the amount of $64,072 to Downtown Ford of Sacramento; and
2. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any necessary agreements to carryout Council direction.
7. SUBJECT: CAL FIRE WILDLAND PROTECTION REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT FOR FY26
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve an annual Wildland Protection Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Yucaipa and CAL FIRE in the amount of $111,280; and
2. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement and act as the representative for the City of Yucaipa.
8. SUBJECT: CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH ECONOLITE SYSTEMS -
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize Contract Amendment No. 1 with Econolite Systems (Econolite) for Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repair Services in the amount of $20,000.
9. SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT WORK — FY24/25 PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION PROGRAM, AC BERM PROGRAM, AND PATCHING
PROGRAM — PROJECT NO. 11227
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept the contract work completed by Matich Corporation in the amount of $2,096,225 for the FY24/25 Pavement Rehabilitation Program, AC Berm Program, and Patching Program — Project No. 11227 (Project); and
2. Authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Project; and
3. Accept the as -built documents for the Project.
10. SUBJECT: OPPOSE AB 339 (ORTEGA) CONTRACTING SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council oppose AB 339 and authorize the Mayor to issue a letter in opposition and take other actions that may be necessary to represent the City Council's position.
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4 11. SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT FOR INTERIM CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement with Jennifer Crawford for the position of Interim City Manager, effective retroactively to the first pay period of July 2025.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
12. $IJR TECT: ORDINANCE NO. 460 — TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENTS RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 460, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, rescinding Ordinance No. 394 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code regarding temporary special events.
13. SIJRJECT: SELECTION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE 2025 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA Cl"I"IES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council appoint a voting delegate and alternate delegate(s) to represent the City of Yucaipa at the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference and direct the City Clerk to file the necessary paperwork.
14. $IJRJF,CT: DISCUSSION OF 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council discuss the 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule.
N BLIC HEARINGS
The order of Business for the Public Hearing Shall Be:
A. Open Public Hearing
B. Staff Presentation
C. Applicant/Representative Presentation (if necessary) D. Public Comments
E. Applicant Rebuttal (if necessary)
F. Public Hearing Closed
G. Council Discussion
H. Council Motion and Vote
SPEAKERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE BRIEF AND REMAIN WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TJMEFRAME OF THREE (3) MINUTES. ONCE THE PUBLIC HEARING HAS BEEN CLOSED, NO FURTHER TESTIMONY WILL BE TAKEN. 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
5 15. SUBJECT: CASE NO. PLN-PDE-25-0002: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 450, WHICH ADDS OR MODIFIES 24 DIFFERENT ELEMENTS OF THE
DEVELOPMENT CODE TO PROVIDE A PERIODIC CLEANUP AND
ENHANCEMENT, INCLUDING UPDATES TO STATE LAW, IMPLEMENTING
PROGRAMS OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT, IMPLEMENTING PRELIMINARY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND FISCAL REVENUE EFFORTS, ENHANCING
PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENTS, AND REFLECTING LONGSTANDING INTERNAL
PROCEDURES AND PROCESSES
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to:
1. Approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 450, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, adding Development Code Section 812.19096, Section 812.030143, Chapter 18 (Alcohol Establishments), Chapter 19 (Massage Therapy Establishments) and Chapter 13 (Landscape Regulations), and amending Development Code Sections 83.030105, 83.030323, 83.030305, 83.030505,
83.040110, 84.0335, 84.0330, 87.0630, 87.0701, 87.0705, 87.0710, 87.0725, 84.0905,
83.010305, 83.041120 and 83.030225, and Chapter 2 (Multiple Residential Design Standards) of Division 8 (Specific Use Design Standards), Chapter 4 (Height Regulations) of Division 7 (General Design Standards), and Article 1 (Fire Safety (FR) Overlay District) of Chapter 2 (Hazard Protection) of Division 5 (Overlay Districts) as part of a periodic code requirement cleanup and enhancement; and
2. Adopt an Addendum to the 2016 Yucaipa General Plan Environmental Impact Report in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended; and
3. Direct staff to file a Notice of Determination subsequent to certification of the Addendum to the 2016 General Plan Environmental Impact Report.
As part of the Planning Commission's motion for Ordinance No. 450, the recommendation for Sections 87.0701, 87.0705, 87.0710, 87.0725 pertaining to sign regulations was that the City Council further analyze the suggested modifications before incorporating any amendments to those specific code sections.
As part of the City Council's formal action, the Council can approve all, or parts of the Ordinance as appropriate, or make any additional changes that may be necessary.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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6 Notice Regarding Americans with Disability Act
The City of Yucaipa complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk's Department at (909) 797-2489, during normal business hours, at least 48-hours prior to the meeting.
Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
CEQA STATEMENT:
Unless stated otherwise on the agenda, every item on the agenda is exempt from CEQA guidelines sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273,15378, 15301, 15323 and/or Public Resource Code Section 21065.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5, any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by the City of Yucaipa to all or a majority of the City Council, less than 72 hours prior to that meeting, are available for public inspection at Yucaipa City Hall, 34272 Yucaipa Boulevard, Yucaipa, CA 92399, during normal business hours.
DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
(Levine Act — Government Code section 84308)
Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, members of the City Council and Planning Commission are disqualified and not able to participate in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid contracts, labor contracts, or personal employment contracts with City employees), franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the Councilmember or Planning Commissioner received more than $500 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the City's decision on the agenda item since January 1, 2025. Any applicants, contractors or their agents who have made, campaign contributions totaling more than $500 to a City Councilmember or Planning Commissioner member since January 1, 2025, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject agenda item and any such City Councilmember or Planning Commissioner shall not make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use their official position to influence the subject agenda item. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient City Councilmember or Planning Commissioner and may be made either in writing to the City Clerk prior to the subject hearing or by verbal disclosure at the time of the hearing.
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7 NOTICE REGARDING CHALLENGES TO DECISIONS
Pursuant to all applicable laws and regulations, if you would like to challenge the decision of the City Council on an item appearing on this Agenda, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this Agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
State of California
County of San Bernardino
City of Yucaipa
I, Ana V. Sauseda, City Clerk of the City of Yucaipa, Califomia, do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda was posted on 08/07/2025, at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Govemment Code 54954.2, at the following locations:
Yucaipa City Hall, 34272 Yucaipa Boulevard, Yucaipa, California City of Yucaipa website www.vucaina.eov
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
City Clerk
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8 Item No. 1
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: August 11, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ana V. Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk ,eQI/5' SUBJECT: Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of July 28, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of July
28. 2025.
Attachment(s):
1. Regular Meeting Minutes — 07/28/2025
Approved by:
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10 City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Regular Meeting of July 28, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers
34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
CLOSED SESSION — 4:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Venable called the Closed Session meeting to order at 4:33 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tem
Justin Beaver, Councilmember
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
ABSENT: Jon Thorp, Mayor
Mayor Thorp joined Closed Session at approximately 4:38 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments.
CLOSED SESSION — 4:30 PM
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN: 0319-012-09
Agency Negotiator: Interim City Manager Jennifer Crawford Negotiating parties: GLM Enterprises Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - CONFERENCE WITH REAL
PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN 0301-221-06 (Adjacent to 33632 Outer Highway 10) Agency negotiator: City Manager
Negotiating parties: Lamar Advertising Company
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
C. 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 14
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11 D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Number of Cases (1)
E. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (PROCESS DISCUSSION)
Pursuant to Section 54957
Title: City Manager
The City Council entered Closed Session at 4:33 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 6:03 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pastor Olin Richey.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Captain Mike Walker.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tem
Justin Beaver, Councilmember
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
ABSENT: None
STAFF
PRESENT: Jennifer Crawford, Interim City Manager
Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney
Ana Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk
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12 CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Steven Pacifico stated that the Council gave settlement direction on Item C by consensus. He also announced that the Council would resume to Closed Session at the end of the meeting so that Council could complete their discussion on Item E.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Interim City Manager Crawford stated that there were no changes to the agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Thorp announced that Captain Walker was re -assigned and would be leaving his position in the City of Yucaipa. He thanked Captain Walker for his dedication and service to the residents of Yucaipa and expressed how deeply he would be missed. Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District Superintendent Cali Binks also thanked Captain Walker.
Yucaipa Valley Water District Service Area Presentation was led by General Manager Joe Zoba.
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
• Police — Captain Walker thanked the Council for their support during his time serving as Captain for the City of Yucaipa and presented the statistics for June, 2025. • Fire — Public Safety Manager Trevor Benson presented the statistics for June, 2025. • Code Enforcement — Public Safety Manager Benson presented the statistics for June, 2025.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke:
• Richard Frost
• Hansen Wang
• Mary Ruhter
• Chris Markarian
CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
Mayor Thorp asked if there were any conflicts to disclose. Councilmember Beaver announced that he would recuse himself from voting on Item No. 7 as he is a property owner within the taxable area for that levy.
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13 CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Thorp asked if there were any Consent Agenda items to be removed for discussion. Items 2 & 4 were pulled for discussion.
1. SUBJECT: APPROVE THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES OF DUNE 23, 2025, JUNE 9, 2025, AND THE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 9, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of June 23, 2025, June 9, 2025, and the Special Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2025.
3. SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT WORK — DUNLAP BOULEVARD
BRIDGE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROJECT AT WILSON CREEK
CHANNEL PHASE 2— PROJECT NO. 11098
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept the contract work completed by IE General Engineering Inc. in the amount of $2,220,372 for the Dunlap Boulevard Bridge Removal and Replacement Project at Wilson Creek Channel Phase 2 — Project No. 11098 (Phase 2 Project); and
2. Authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Phase 2 Project; and
3. Accept the as -built documents for the Project.
5. SUBJECT: DORMANCY AGREEMENT FOR ZONE QQ — LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-45 approving the Dormancy Agreement for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1, Zone QQ; and
2. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Dormancy Agreement and authorize the Interim City Manager or her designee to administer the terms of the Dormancy Agreement.
6. SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 20626
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council
1. Find that Final Tract Map No. 20626 is in substantial conformance with the previously approved tentative map; and
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3. Accept any and all dedications for public -right -of way and easements as offered and described on the map for street, drainage, and public utility purposes; and
4. Approve and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; 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 Bernardino County Assessor - Recorder -County Clerk's Office.
7. SUBJECT: LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 98-1 OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA (CHAPMAN HEIGHTS) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-40 authorizing the levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District No. 98-1 of the City of Yucaipa (Chapman Heights) for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
8. SUBJECT: SPECIAL TAX FOR YUCAIPA PARAMEDIC PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-38, fixing the Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (FY26) for the Yucaipa Paramedic Program at the following rates:
Residential Dwelling Unit $52
Small Commercial Unit $78
Large Commercial Unit (> 10,000 sq. ft.) $156
Residential Care Facility $78 plus $3 per bed over 26
9. SUBJECT: SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-39, ordering confirmation of annual assessments to be levied for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Energy Independence Program, pursuant to Chapter 29 of Part 3 of Division 7 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
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15 10. SUBJECT: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION AND PROPOSITION 218 COMPLIANCE FOR SOLID -WASTE FEES, APPROVING THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF SUCH CHARGES, AND DIRECTING THE SAN
BERNARDINO COUNTY AUDITOR-CONTROLLER/TREASURER/TAX
COLLECTOR TO PLACE THE CHARGES ON THE 2025-2026 PROPERTY -TAX ROLL
RECOMMENDATION[: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-49, confirming statutory authorization and Proposition 218 compliance for solid -waste fees, approving the total amount of such charges, and directing the San Bernardino County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to place the charges on the 2025-2026 property -tax roll.
11. SUBJECT: BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REPORT — JULY 2025
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Staff Approved Budget Adjustments (Attachment 1); and
2. Approve the Budget Adjustments Requiring Council Approval (Attachment 2).
12. SUBJECT: CROSSING GUARD SERVICES AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Crossing Guard Services (Program) Agreement with the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District (District).
13. SUBJECT: CITY OF YUCAIPA FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council waive the Firework Display Permit Fee in the amount of $727 related to Pyro Spectaculars Inc.'s July 4, 2025, production.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS. 1, 3, 5, 6, AND 8 THROUGH 13 AND 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER RECUSED HIMSELF) TO APPROVE CONSENT ITEM NO. 7.
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2. SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO TAKE ACTION ON
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS WHEN FULL COUNCIL CONSIDERATION IS
INFEASIBLE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-46, authorizing the Mayor to take action on legislative matters under time constraints that preclude full Council consideration.
DISCUSSION: Interim City Manager Crawford presented the agenda report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, CARRIED 4-1, (COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY VOTED NO) TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
4. SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT — DEMOLITION OF RESIDENTIAL
STRUCTURES ON CITY -OWNED PROPERTIES TO FACILITATE
CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS 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, ASR Demolition in the amount of $134,300 for the Demolition of Residential Structures on City -Owned Properties to Accommodate Construction of Various Capital Improvement Program Projects; and
2. Approve the amount of $13,430 for construction contract contingency and the amount of $6,715 for construction contract administration, staff time, testing, and inspection, for a total construction budget in the amount of $154,445; 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.
DISCUSSION: Director of Development Services/City Engineer Preciado presented the agenda report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION.
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14. SUBJECT: MONTHLY REPORT ON YUCAIPA APP USAGE — JUNE 2025 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file a report of the user activity on the Yucaipa App for the month of June 2025.
DISCUSSION: Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda presented the Agenda Report.
This item was a receive and file only.
15. SUBJECT: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council discuss the Economic Development Advisory Committee's (EDAC) request to meet on a monthly basis.
DISCUSSION: Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda presented the Agenda Report.
The following member of the public spoke:
• Donna Snodgrass
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR THORP, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM
VENABLE, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
16. SUBJECT: BIENNIAL REVIEW OF THE MOBILEHOME RENT STABILIZATION
ORDINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 458, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, amending and restating Ordinance No. 422 pertaining to Chapter 15.20 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code related to the Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Program; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-44, rescinding Resolution No. 2024-56, and establishing updated Administrative Rules for the implementation of the Yucaipa Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
DISCUSSION: Interim City Manager Crawford presented the Agenda Report.
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18 ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION.
17. SUBJECT: MEMORIAL DEDICATION POLICY
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review and approve a Memorial Dedication Policy.
DISCUSSION: Community Services Recreation Superintendent Valdepena presented the Agenda Report.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION.
18. SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO YUCAIPA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.13
RELATED TO FOOD TRUCK PERMIT EXCEPTIONS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 461, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, amending Section 5.13.080 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code ("YMC") Relating to Food Truck Permit Exceptions; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to place the Ordinance on the consent calendar of the next regular City Council meeting for second reading and adoption.
DISCUSSION: City Attorney Pacifico 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.
19. SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 425-U, AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AN INTERIM MEASURE IMPOSING A
MORATORIUM ON THE USE, CONSTRUCTION, ESTABLISHMENT OR
OPERATION OF NEW SERVICE STATIONS AND CAR WASHES
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19 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review its current policy regarding fuel stations and carwashes relative to the projected need for such facilities in the future, and if necessary, adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 425-U pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858 establishing a forty-five (45) day moratorium on the establishment or expansion of car washes and fuel station facilities.
DISCUSSION: Deputy Director of Community Development/City Planner Matlock presented the Agenda Report.
Mayor Pro Tem Venable left the dais at 7:48 p.m. and returned at 7:50 p.m.
The following member of the public spoke:
• Dennis Miller
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY MAYOR THORP, FAILED 2-3 (COUNCILMEMBERS MILLER, WOOLSEY AND MAYOR
PRO TEM VENABLE VOTED NO), TO APPROVE A TEMPORARY
MORATORIUM AND DIRECTING STAFF TO RETURN WITH AN
ORDINANCE REQUIRING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR ANY
APPLICANTS OF SERVICE STATIONS OR CAR WASHES.
City Attorney Pacifico asked the Council to consider a vote on the conditional use permit absent the moratorium or leaving the code as -is.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 3-1-1 (MAYOR THORP VOTED NO
AND COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER ABSTAINED), TO LEAVE THE CODE AS - IS.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
20. SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF UPDATED FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY MAPS RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-20, adopting the Safety Element Update to the General Plan, which incorporates the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps from the state, while authorizing and directing the Interim City Manager and City Planner to make any technical or clerical revisions of clarifications to the Safety Element as may be required by State Board of Forestry; and
2. Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 459-U, An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, Adopting the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map for Local Responsibility Areas and associated Building Code Standards; and
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4. Direct the City Clerk to place Ordinance No. 459 on the consent calendar of the next regular meeting of the City Council for Second Reading and Adoption; and
5. Determine that the update to the Safety Element is within the scope of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared pursuant to the provisions of Section 15168 of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended, for the City's General Plan and is further exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), of the CEQA Guidelines; and
6. Direct staff to file a Notice of Determination.
• Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Thorp opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 20 at 8:15 p.m. • Staff Presentation
Deputy Director of Community Development/City Planner Matlock presented the Agenda Report.
Councilmember Woolsey left the dais at 8:16 p.m. and returned at 8:18 p.m. • 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 8:21 p.m.
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
RECOMMENDATIONS.
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21 21. SUBJECT: ORDERING CONFIRMATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF YUCAIPA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ❑ISTRICT NO. 1
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing and subsequently adopt Resolution 2025-14, Ordering Confirmation of Assessment for City of Yucaipa Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1; and
2. Approve the application of 2.5% rate adjustments to LLMD Zones A and F through R and 5% rate adjustments to LLMD Zones S and S through DDD; and
3. Approve the credit of funds as an offset against the 2025-2026 assessments for Zones A95, B95, F97, J98, K98, M98, P99, T01, VO1, WO1, XO1, Y, BB, GG, HH, II, LL, NN, 00, PP, RR, WW, YY, ZZ, BBB, CCC, and DDD in the total amount of $232,672. • Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Thorp opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 21 at 8:23 p.m. • Staff Presentation
Director of Development Services/City Engineer Preciado 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 8:25 p.m.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATIONS.
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Mayor Thorp announced Burrtec's upcoming Bulky -Item Collection from 8/4/25-8/8/25, the upcoming National Night Out, the upcoming Ribbon Cutting for Cornerstone BBQ, and addressed comments from the public regarding cuts to City services.
Councilmember Woolsey attended the League of California Cities joint luncheon in Riverside, the monthly Omnitrans meeting, the monthly SBCTA meeting, the YMRA BBQ at Gardenworks, the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, the Chamber of Commerce Mixer, two Yucaipa Valley Water District meetings, the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District meeting, the SIGMA meeting and the Finance Committee meeting. Councilmember Woolsey requested that staff revise the Council Meeting calendar and bring it back to Council for discussion.
Councilmember Miller attended the NAIOP Inland Chapter meeting and was the winner of a $1,500 award for the organization of his choice. He designated the Yucaipa High School Athletics Department as the recipient of that award. He thanked Lieutenant Scovel for assisting a long time Yucaipa resident/business owner with an issue at his business in the uptown.
Mayor Thorp directed staff to bring back the Council Meeting discussion item requested by Councilmember Woolsey.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, August 1 I, 2025.
ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 8:33 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council entered Closed Session at 8:33 p.m. with all members present.
Councilmember Beaver left Closed Session at 8:47 p.m.
The City Council reconvened into Open Session at 8:50 p.m.
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City Attorney Pacifico announced that there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Jon Thorp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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AGENDA REPORT
DATE: August 11, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ana V. Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk4I/5 SUBJECT: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 458
2 RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 458, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, amending and Restating Ordinance No. 422 Pertaining to Chapter 15.20 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code Related to the Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Program.
Attachment(s):
1. Ordinance No. 458
Approved by.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING ORDINANCE NO. 422 PERTAINING TO CHAPTER 15.20 OF TITLE 15 OF THE YUCAIPA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED
TO THE MOBILEHOME PARK RENT STABILIZATION PROGRAM
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Municipal Code Amendment.
Chapter 15.20 "Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Program" is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.20
Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization Program
15.20.010 Purpose and findings.
A. Findings. Complaints concerning excessive rents by tenants of mobilehome parks led the city council to conduct a study of the situation in the mobilehome parks in the city. As a result of that study, staff investigation and testimony at public hearings held by the city, the city found an extremely low vacancy rate and a pattern of excessive rent increases beginning as early as 1983, when rent control was first sought from the county board of supervisors for the Yucaipa area.
Excessive rent was an issue in the 1986 incorporation campaign, which resulted in the ding of a petition with the Local Agency Formation Commission ("LAFCO") on December 18, 1986 and again in the 1989 incorporation petition filed with LAFCO on March 2, 1989, which resulted in the incorporation of the city on November 27, 1989. The forty-three (43) mobilehome parks in the city contain approximately four thousand one hundred (4,100) spaces and provide approximately thirty (30) percent of the thirteen thousand eight hundred (13,800) dwelling units in the city.
Mobilehome owners, unlike apartment tenants or residents of other rental stock, are in the unique position of having made a substantial investment to purchase a mobilehome for which they must rent a space in a mobilehome park. They have also made investments in maintaining and improving those homes as well as landscaping and exterior improvements to the mobilehomes and the rental spaces on which they are located. Alternative sites for the relocation of mobilehomes are difficult to find due to the shortage of vacant spaces, the restrictions on the age, size or style of mobilehomes permitted in many parks, and requirements related to the installation of mobilehomes, including permits, landscaping and site preparation. Additionally, the cost of moving a mobilehome is substantial and the risk of damage in moving is significant. Thus, moving a mobilehome is not a feasible option if rent becomes excessive. The result of these conditions is the creation of a captive market of mobilehome owners and tenants. Their immobility and the shortage of spaces, in turn, creates an imbalance in the bargaining relationship between park owners and mobilehome park tenants. Because mobilehomes are often owned by senior citizens, persons on fixed incomes, and persons of low and moderate income, excessive rent increases fall upon these individuals with particular harshness.
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On January 28, 1991, the city council enacted Ordinance No. 63 (amended). This ordinance established a comprehensive scheme for the regulation of space rents in mobilehome parks in the city, and limits the rent increases that may be charged by park owners.
B. On November 25, 1991, the city council enacted Ordinance No. 87, (as amended on February 13, 1992, by Ordinance No. 91), which prohibits park owners from requiring prospective residents from signing long-term leases as a condition of moving into a mobilehome park.
C. On September 18, 1992, the city council enacted Ordinance No. 113, which amended Ordinance No. 63 (amended) to allow the de -regulation, or de -control of space rents upon specified vacancies of a mobilehome park space, and provided for the re -imposition of rent control upon the imposition of the rent first charged after such vacancy. At the time of the adoption of Ordinance No. 63 (amended), the city council determined that the rent stabilization provisions of Ordinance No. 63 (amended), would provide sufficient protection for park residents against excessive rent increases without the need for control of rents upon vacancies.
D. Since the enactment of Ordinance No. 63 (amended), residents of mobilehome parks in the city have presented instances of park owners requiring prospective residents to sign long-term leases as a condition of moving into the park which such long-term leases exempt such persons from the protection of Ordinance No. 63 (amended). In addition, residents of mobilehome parks in the city have presented the city with instances of park owners raising rents several fold for new residents. As a result, these park residents have been unable to sell their coaches and move out of the park, and prospective residents have been forced to look for housing elsewhere. In some instances, park residents have been forced to sell their coaches to the park owner at minimal or no cost, such that the coach itself has little or no value, and the park owner has assumed the role of landlord on the specific coach as well.
E. As a result of these repeated problems, and the unnecessarily oppressive and harsh rent increases which have occurred, this city council finds and declares that it is necessary to facilitate and encourage fair bargaining between the prospective residents and park owners, as well as current residents and park owners, from excessive and unreasonable conditions imposed upon vacancies in mobilehome parks, and from unreasonable rent increases in an area of housing shortage. The city council finds that control of rents upon vacancy will not prevent park owners from realizing a fair and just return on their property when seen in the context of mobilehome rent control which has been established in the city.
F. In order to facilitate the above -stated policies, the city council, by Ordinance No. 104, adopted provisions limiting the rent that a park owner may charge upon a vacancy in a park.
Ordinance No. 104, amended by Ordinance No. 113 provides for complete vacancy control, where it is believed that Ordinance No. 63 (amended) and other mobilehome rent control provisions adopted by the city council adequately protect the rights and interest of park owners. The ordinance codified in this chapter is intended to apply to any transfer of any mobilehome, as well as any change in occupancy of a mobilehome.
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all previous amendments to Ordinance No. 63 (amended) and does not intend to make any substantive changes to Ordinance No. 63 as it was amended by Ordinance Nos. 104 and 113 other than those minor nonsubstantive amendments authorized by city council on March 28, 1994.
H. On December 11, 1995, the city council approved the annual report with respect to certain revisions and additions to Ordinance No. 126. The ordinance codified in this chapter incorporates all existing provisions of Ordinance No. 126, Ordinance No. 140 and Ordinance No. 152, except as modified in light of issues identified in the annual report.
I. On September 8, 1997, the city council approved the annual report with respect to certain revisions and additions to Ordinance No. 161. This ordinance incorporated all existing provisions of Ordinance No. 161, except as modified in light of issues identified in the annual report.
J. On November 8, 1999, the city council approved the biennial report with respect to certain revisions and additions to Ordinance Nos. 161/170. This ordinance incorporates all existing provisions of Ordinance No. 161 and Ordinance No. 170, except as modified in light of issues identified in the biennial report.
K. 1. On August 2, 2001 and November 20, 2001, the mobilehome rent review commission conducted a noticed public hearing, received testimony and made recommendations to the city council on proposed language amendments to the rent stabilization ordinance and administrative rules.
2. On September 24, 2001, at a noticed public hearing the city council received testimony and considered the recommendations of staff and the mobilehome rent review commission with respect to certain revisions and additions to this chapter of the Yucaipa Municipal Code (the "municipal code"), and administrative rules.
3. Based on the record presented, which is incorporated herein, the city council found and determined that the following amendments to this chapter were necessary in order to provide sufficient protection for park residents against excessive rent increases and to preserve the comprehensive scheme for the regulation of space rents in mobilehome parks.
4. On January 28, 2002, the city council approved the biennial report with respect to certain revisions and additions to this chapter and enacted Ordinance No. 214.
L. 1. On August 25, 2003, and October 7, 2003, the mobilehome rent review commission conducted a noticed public hearing, received testimony and made recommendations to the city council on proposed language amendments to the rent stabilization ordinance and administrative rules.
2. On November 24, 2003, at a noticed public hearing the city council received testimony and considered the recommendations of staff and the mobilehome rent review commission with respect to certain revisions and additions to this chapter of the Yucaipa Municipal Code (the "municipal code"), and administrative rules.
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in order to provide sufficient protection for park residents against excessive rent increases and to preserve the comprehensive scheme for the regulation of space rents in mobilehome parks.
4. On December 8, 2003, the city council approved the biennial report with respect to certain revisions and additions to this chapter and enacted Ordinance No. 226.
M. On September 27, 2004, the city council approved the addition of subsection E to Section
15.20.110 of this code and enacted Ordinance No. 234.
N. On August 8, 2005, the city council approved the repeal of Section 15.20.117 of this code and enacted Ordinance No. 245.
O. 1. On February 22, 2006 the mobilehome rent review commission conducted a noticed public meeting, received testimony and made recommendations to the city council on proposed amendments to this chapter (also referred to as the "rent stabilization ordinance" or the "ordinance") and administrative rules.
2. On April 24, 2006, at a noticed public meeting, the city council conducted the biennial review and received testimony and considered the recommendations of staff and the mobilehome rent review commission with respect to proposed amendments to this chapter, and administrative rules.
3. Based on the record presented, which is incorporated herein, the city council found and determined that the following amendments to this chapter were necessary in order to adequately protect the interests of park owners and park residents and to preserve the comprehensive scheme for the regulation of space rents in mobilehome parks.
P. 1. On July 15, 2010, July 26, 2010, December 14, 2010, and February 22, 2011, the mobilehome rent review commission ("commission") conducted a noticed public hearing, received testimony and made recommendations to the city council on proposed amendments to Chapter 15.20 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code ("Chapter 15.20 of the YMC" also referred to sometimes as the "rent stabilization ordinance" or the "ordinance") and administrative rules.
2. On April 25, 2011, at a noticed public hearing, the city council conducted the biennial review, received testimony and considered the recommendations of staff and the commission with respect to proposed amendments to Chapter 15.20 of the YMC and administrative rules.
3. Based on the record presented, which is incorporated herein, the city council found and determined that certain amendments to Chapter 15.20 of the Municipal Code were necessary in order to adequately protect the interests of park owners and park residents and to preserve the comprehensive scheme for the regulation of space rents in mobilehome parks.
Q. 1. On January 13, 2016, March 22, 2016 and May 24, 2016, the mobilehome rent review commission ("commission") conducted a noticed public hearing, received testimony and made recommendations to the city council on proposed amendments to Chapter 15.20 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code ("Chapter 15.20 of the YMC" also referred to sometimes as the "rent stabilization ordinance" or the "ordinance") and administrative rules. 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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2. On August 29, 2016, at a noticed public hearing, the city council conducted the biennial review, received testimony and considered the recommendations of staff and the commission with respect to proposed amendments to Chapter 15.20 of the YMC and administrative rules.
3. Based on the record presented, which is incorporated herein, the city council found and determined that certain amendments to Chapter 15.20 of the Municipal Code were necessary in order to adequately protect the interests of park owners and park residents and to preserve the comprehensive scheme for the regulation of space rents in mobilehome parks.
4. This ordinance has been reviewed with respect to applicability of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et seq., hereafter the "Guidelines"), and the city's environmental guidelines. The city has determined that this ordinance is not a "project" for purposes of CEQA, as that term is defined by Guidelines Section 15378. Specifically, this ordinance constitutes organizational or administrative activities of city government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. (Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5)).
Therefore, because it is not a "project," this ordinance is not subject to CEQA's requirements.
Further, even if this ordinance were deemed a "project" and therefore subject to CEQA, the ordinance would be covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment. (Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)). As an organizational or administrative activity which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, this ordinance does not have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment and is therefore exempt under this general rule. Further, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, and thus this ordinance is not subject to CEQA. (Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)).
R. 1. On October 19, 2017, at a noticed public hearing, the mobilehome rent review commission ("commission") conducted the biennial review, received testimony and made recommendations to the city council on proposed amendments to Chapter 15.20 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code ("Chapter 15.20 of the YMC" also referred to sometimes as the "rent stabilization ordinance" or the "ordinance") and administrative rules.
2. On November 6, 2017, at a noticed public hearing, the city council conducted the biennial review, received testimony and considered the recommendations of staff and the commission with respect to proposed amendments to Chapter 15.20 of the YMC and administrative rules.
5. 1. On February 21, 2019, at a noticed public meeting, the mobilehome rent review commission ("commission") made recommendations to the city council on proposed amendments to Chapter 15.20 of Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code and Resolution No. 2011-52 pertaining to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics updated definition of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the area that includes Yucaipa.
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2. On March 11, 2019, at a noticed public meeting, the city council considered the recommendations of staff and the commission with respect to proposed amendments to Chapter
15.20 of the YMC and Administrative Rules.
T. 1. On January 15, 2020, at a noticed public meeting, the commission made recommendations to the city council on proposed amendments to Chapter 15.20 of the YMC and the Administrative Rules pertaining to certain definitions, annual adjustments, rent adjustments upon vacancy, park resident representatives, the commission, and special rent adjustment application and appeal procedures.
2. On February 26, 2020, March 23, 2020, and April 13, 2020, at a noticed public meeting, the city council conducted the Biennial Review of the Ordinance and the Administrative Rules, including review and consideration of the commission's and staffs recommendations and public comments received on the proposed amendments, and thereafter enacted Ordinance No. 390.
3. On April 27, 2020, at a noticed public meeting, the city council conducted further Biennial Review of the Ordinance and Administrative Rules, including review and consideration of the commission's and staff's recommendations and public comments received on the proposed amendments, and thereafter enacted Ordinance No. 391.
U. On November 9, 2020 and November 23, 2020, at a noticed public meeting, the city council reviewed legislative amendments to Civil Code Section 798.17 adopted pursuant to Assembly Bill 2782, Chapter 35, Statutes of 2020 (collectively "AB 2782") phasing out the long-term lease exemption from local rent control ordinances under the Mobilehome Residency Law, and staff s recommendations and public comments received on proposed amendments relating to the determination of annual adjustments for previously exempt spaces in accordance with AB 2782, and thereafter enacted Ordinance No. 397.
V. 1. On May 17, 2022, at a noticed public meeting, the commission made recommendations to the city council on proposed amendments to Chapter 15.20 of the YMC and the Administrative Rules, pertaining to annual adjustments, rent adjustments upon vacancy, park resident representatives, park registration procedures, and the biennial review process.
2. On July 11, 2022 and August 8, 2022, at a noticed public meeting, the city council conducted the Biennial Review of the Ordinance and the Administrative Rules, including review and consideration of the commission's and staffs recommendations and public comments received on the proposed amendments, and thereafter enacted Ordinance No. 413.
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.
X. On June 9, 2025, and July 28, 2025, at a noticed public meeting, the City Council conducted the Biennial Review of the Ordinance and the Administrative Rules, including review and consideration of the Rent Administrator's recommendations and public comments received on the proposed amendments, and thereafter enacted Ordinance No. 458. 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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(Ord. 458 §1, 2025, Ord. 422 §3, 2023; Ord. 413 § 3, 2022; Ord. 375 § 3, 2019; Ord. 368 § 3, 2017; Ord. 351 § 1, 2016; Ord. 311 § 1, 2011; Ord. 255 §§ 1, 2, 3, 2007; Ord. 226 § 1, 2003; Ord. 214 § 1, 2002; Ord. 193 § 1, 1999; Ord. 170 § 1, 1997; Ord. 161 § 1, 1996; Ord. 126 § 1, 1994)
15.20.020 Definitions.
"Abandoned in -place" means a resident voluntarily abandons his or her coach and the park owner gains title and sells the coach to a new resident. "Amortizable expenses" means:
1. Expenses for physical improvements and replacements which consist of more than ordinary maintenance or repairs, have a useful life of at least more than one year but less than five years and can be depreciated pursuant to the U.S. or California income tax codes; and
2. Other expenses that are reasonably expected to cover a period of years, such as maintenance that does not need to be done every year, payments of property taxes or property insurance covering more than one year, a major refurbishment of a park facility such as a clubhouse, where a number of non -capital items (painting, new flooring, new window coverings and furniture) are installed all at one time that will last more than one year, or physical work performed for aesthetic reasons that does not qualify for a capital improvement rent adjustment under Section 15.20.085. "Annual" means calendar year.
"Capital improvement" means the installation of new improvements and facilities and/or the replacement or reconstruction of existing improvements and facilities which consist of more than ordinary maintenance or repairs, have a useful life of at least five years and satisfy the requirements of Section 15.20.085(A).
"Complete" means submittal of all information and documentation to support any requested rent adjustment and/or appeal, in accordance with the administrative rules adopted by resolution of the city council.
"Consumer Price Index (CPI)" means:
1. For the purpose of calculating the annual adjustments for each of the years 1987 through 2018, the "Consumer Price Index" or "CPI" means the CPI index for the Los Angeles -Riverside - Orange Metropolitan Area, All Urban Consumers, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.
2. For the purpose of calculating the 2019 annual adjustment the "Consumer Price Index" or "CPP" 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.
3. For the purpose of calculating annual adjustments beginning in 2020 the "Consumer Price Index" or "CPI" means the CPI index for the Riverside -San Bernardino -Ontario, Metropolitan Area, All Urban Consumers, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, or any successor index.
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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. 5. For the purpose of calculating special rent adjustments the "Consumer Price Index" or "CPI" for the years subsequent to 2017 means the CPI index for the Riverside -San Bernardino -Ontario, Metropolitan Area, All Urban Consumers, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, or any successor index. "Day" means a calendar day, unless otherwise defined in this chapter. If a deadline falls on a day on which City Hall is not open, the deadline shall be extended to the next business day. "Emergency capital improvements" mean capital improvements: (1) that are necessary in order to prevent an imminent threat to public health and safety of the park, its residents, or neighbors; (2) that must be carried out immediately; and (3) satisfy the requirements of Section 15.20.085(B) and the administrative rules adopted by resolution of the city council. "Housing services" mean services connected with use or occupancy of a rental space in a mobilehome park which are provided to residents for the rent charged for a space, including, but not limited to: utilities, ordinary repairs, replacement and maintenance, laundry facilities, recreational facilities, a resident manager, refuse removal, parking, street cleaning and maintenance, and other benefits, privileges, facilities or terms and conditions of the residency. "In -place transfer" of a mobilehome means a sale, transfer or other conveyance of ownership of a mobilehome with the mobilehome remaining on the mobilehome space following the sale, transfer or other conveyance, including the following: (1) replacement of a mobilehome by the same resident for any reason (such as age, fire, flood, substantial destruction, or replacement with a new mobilehome); or (2) transfers ownership of the mobilehome by inheritance or other transfers to relatives, heirs, personal representatives of the estate and successors of interest; or (3) any other voluntary or involuntary transfers of ownership of the mobilehome by the resident to a creditor; or (4) any other voluntary or involuntary transfer of a mobilehome by the resident to the park owner as the result of an eviction or other termination of tenancy. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an in - place transfer of a mobilehome does not include an "abandoned -in -place" mobilehome as defined above.
"Mobilehome" means a vehicle, designed or used for human habitation, including a camping trailer, travel trailer, motor home and slide -in camper, when used as the principal place of habitation for the occupants thereof, as well as mobilehomes as defined by Civil Code Section 798.3.
"Mobilehome park" means any area of land within the city where two or more spaces are rented, or held out for rent, to accommodate mobilehomes used for human habitation, but shall not include parks which rent spaces exclusively to recreational vehicles as that term is defined in Civil Code Section 799.30.
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"Owner" means a person or entity that receives or is entitled to receive rent for the use or occupancy of a mobilehome space or an agent or representative authorized to act on behalf of such person or entity.
"Rent" means the consideration paid for use or occupancy of a mobilehome space and the provision of related housing services.
"Rent administrator" means the person designated by the city manager to administer the provisions of this chapter.
"Residency" means the right or entitlement of a mobilehome owner of a mobilehome, or subtenant of a mobilehome owner, to use, occupy and place a mobilehome on a rental space in a mobilehome park and to related housing services.
"Resident" means an owner of a mobilehome who has a residency. "Resident" shall also mean any tenant or subtenant of a mobilehome owner who has a residency.
Resident, Prospective. "Prospective resident" means a prospective purchaser of a mobilehome in a mobilehome park who has applied for a park residency. "Prospective resident" shall also mean a prospective subtenant of a prospective purchaser of a mobilehome park who has applied for a park residency.
"Vacancy" means any of the following:
1. Any mobilehome space which is empty because the mobilehome was voluntarily removed by the mobilehome owner who will no longer be a resident of the park. A vacancy under this subsection 1 shall not include a long-term vacant space as defined in subsection 8 of this section; or
2. Any mobilehome space which is empty because the mobilehome was destroyed by fire, flood, earthquake or other natural catastrophe, and the mobilehome owner will no longer be a resident of the park. A vacancy under this subsection 2 shall not include a long-term vacant space as defined in subsection 8 of this section; or
3. Any mobilehome space that is empty because the mobilehome is abandoned in -place, and the park owner gains title and sells the coach to a new resident. A vacancy under this subsection 3 shall not include the abandonment of a mobilehome resulting from an eviction or other involuntary termination of tenancy of the resident, or a long-term vacant space as defined in subsection 8 of this section; or
4. Any "in -place transfer" of a mobilehome (as defined in this section) which remains in the park; or
5. Any change in occupancy of a mobilehome on the same mobilehome space (but excluding an "abandoned in -place" mobilehome, or an "in -place transfer" of a mobilehome); or
6. Any replacement of a mobilehome on a space with another mobilehome owned or occupied by the same resident(s); or
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7. Any change in occupancy or ownership of an existing mobilehome on a space as a result of an eviction or other involuntary termination of tenancy; or
8. Any long-term vacant space. As used in this section, "long-term vacant space" means a mobilehome space, pad or lot that has been empty (without a coach), for any reason, for more than five consecutive years.
(Ord. 458 §1, 2025; Ord. 422 §1, 2023; Ord. 413 § 4, 2022; Ord. 391 §§ 6-8, 2020; Ord. 375 § 4, 2019; Ord. 311 § 2, 2011; Ord. 255 §§ 5, 6, 2007; Ord. 193 § 2, 1999; Ord. 161 § 2, 1996; Ord. 126 § 2, 1994)
15.20.030 Exemptions.
A. This chapter shall not apply to:
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.
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.
3. Any mobilehome park which has signed and is in compliance with a mobilehome accord and agreement approved by resolution of the city council. This exemption shall apply during the term of the agreement including any extensions or renewals thereof, provided that upon its expiration, the mobilehome park shall again be subject to this chapter and the base rents in the mobilehome park shall be the rents last charged pursuant to the agreement.
B. The rent regulation provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any space while that space is exempt from rent regulation pursuant to the California Mobilehome Residency Law, Civil Code Section 798 et seq. Upon expiration or termination of such an exemption, that space shall become subject to the rent regulations of this chapter.
(Ord. 458 §1, 2025; Ord. 422 §1, 2023; Ord. 413 § 5, 2022; Ord. 193 § 2, 1999; Ord. 161 § 3, 1996; Ord. 126 § 3, 1994)
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15.20.040 Maximum permitted rent.
A. The base rent in effect on December 31, 1987, plus any increase imposed between that date and the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter which do not exceed eighty (80) percent of the increase in the CPI between that date and the effective date of said ordinance.
B. An owner shall not demand, accept or retain rent for a mobilehome space exceeding the base rent for a space, except as hereinafter provided. No notice of a rent increase may be given by a park owner to residents until the rent increase has been approved pursuant to this chapter and no rent increase approved pursuant to this chapter shall be demanded, collected or retained until lawful notice pursuant to the Mobilehome Residency Law, Civil Code Section 798, et seq., of that increase has been given to the affected residents by the park owner. Retroactive increases shall not be permitted pursuant to this chapter. In the event that the city -approved annual rent increase has not been implemented by the effective increase date, the twelve (12) month period prior to the next increase shall begin at the actual date of implementation.
C. No owner shall reduce the housing services provided for the rent paid on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter. Any reduction in such housing services shall be deemed a rent increase in violation of this chapter unless the reduction has been approved pursuant to Section 15.20.090.
D. A resident may refuse to pay rent in excess of the maximum rent permitted by this chapter.
The fact that any such unpaid rent is in excess of the maximum rent permitted by this chapter shall be a defense in any action brought to recover possession of a mobilehome space and for nonpayment of rent or to collect the illegal rent.
(Ord. 458 §1, 2025; Ord. 422 §1, 2023; Ord. 226 § 2, 2003; Ord. 193 § 4, 1999; Ord. 161 § 4, 1996; Ord. 126 § 4, 1994)
15.20.050 Maximum permitted rent upon space vacancy.
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 of this code, or a vacancy adjustment is authorized pursuant to 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.
A. Upon "vacancy," as defined in Section 15.20.020, subsection (4), (5), (6), or (7), the park owner shall be prohibited from raising the space rent for that space. No park owner shall impose any space rent in excess of the current rent in effect immediately preceding the vacancy of the space.
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B. Upon "vacancy," as defined in Section 15.20.020, subsection (1), (2), (3), or (8), the park owner may increase the last rent in effect on the space prior to such vacancy based on the combined average of rent controlled spaces in the park plus twenty (20) percent, provided that space rents prior to the vacancy can be verified by information required on and/or documentation submitted with the annual registration application or annual rent increase application, whichever was approved later. This calculation shall be known as the vacancy adjustment. Any such approved vacancy adjustment shall constitute the new base rent for that space. The new space rent determined in accordance with this subsection B shall become the base rent upon which future rent increases pursuant to this chapter shall be calculated. At the time of rental of that space following a vacancy (as defined in "vacancy" subsection (1), (2), (3), or (8) of Section 15.20.020), no park owner shall impose any space rent in excess of the last rent in effect immediately preceding the vacancy of the space, as modified by any vacancy adjustment approved by the city in accordance with this subsection for that vacant space. Procedures implementing the vacancy adjustment authorized under this subsection B shall be set forth in the rules and regulations adopted by resolution of the city council.
C. Park Owned Mobilehome Sold to an Existing or New Resident.
1. In the event that a park owned coach is sold to an existing resident (through a rent -to -own agreement or straight purchase) and the coach remains in the park, the base rent shall be either the last regulated space rent charged for the space, if the space was previously subject to this chapter, increased by the annual CPI increases properly charged by the park and any other applicable city - approved rent increase for the spaces in the park; or if the space was never subject to this chapter, the average of the rents charged for comparable spaces in the park subject to rent control.
2. In the event a park -owned coach is sold to a new resident and the coach remains in the park, the base rent shall be the combined average of rents in the rent -controlled spaces in the park plus ten (10) percent.
D. Spaces Previously Exempt. In the event a space which was previously exempt from rent regulation pursuant to Section 15.20.030 of this code no longer remains exempt, the base 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, provided that space rents can be verified by information required on, and/or documentation submitted with the annual registration application.
E. Upon occupancy of a vacant space, the park owner shall be prohibited from increasing the space rent, except in compliance with the provisions of Sections 15.20.080 through 15.20.100, concerning annual adjustments, capital improvement rent adjustments, net operating income adjustments and adjustments based on discontinuance of services or amenities.
F. No park owner shall require that a prospective resident sign a lease exempt from this chapter or code as a condition of tenancy.
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(Ord. 458 §1, 2025; Ord. 422 §1, 2023; Ord. 413 § 6, 2022; Ord. 391 § 9, 2020; Ord. 255 § 7, 2007; Ord. 193 § 5, 1999; Ord. 170 § 2, 1997; Ord. 161 § 4A, 1996; Ord. 126 § 4A, 1994)
15.20.060 Resident representatives.
The residents of each mobilehome park in the city shall elect by a vote of 10 or 10% of the regulated spaces, whichever is less, a resident representative to receive all notices required by this chapter. 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. The elected representative shall continue to serve as park resident representative until his or her resignation or the subsequent election of another resident by the park residents. The residents shall advise the rent administrator of the name, address and phone number of the elected resident representative in writing no later than January 31 st of each year and shall promptly notify the rent administrator of any change of representative. If a resident representative or point of contact is not established, all notices required by this chapter shall be posted, in the clubhouse, park office and one other location accessible to the residents.
(Ord. 458 §1, 2025; Ord. 422 §1, 2023; Ord. 413 § 7, 2022; Ord. 390 § 3, 2020; Ord. 193 § 6, 1999; Ord. 161 § 5, 1996; Ord. 126 § 5, 1994)
15.20.070 Hearing Officer.
A. There shall be a hearing officer or hearing officers who shall be appointed by the city council. Each hearing officer shall serve a term of three years or until their successor is appointed.
B. Powers and Duties. The hearing officer shall have the following powers and duties:
1. To meet from time to time;
2. To review, hear and determine rent adjustment applications pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and to adjust maximum rents or maintain rents upon completion of its hearings and investigations;
3. To render biennially a written report to the city council concerning its activities, holdings, actions, results of hearings, and all other matters pertinent to this chapter which may be of interest to the city council.
Ord. 458 §1, 2025; Ord. 422 §1, 2023; Ord.390 §4, 2020; Ord. 255 § 8, 2007; Ord. 214 § 2, 2002; Ord. 193 § 7, 1999: Ord. 170 § 3, 1997; Ord. 161 § 6, 1996: Ord. 152, 1996; Ord. 126 § 6, 1994)
15.20.073 Registration, posting and fees.
A. Annual Registration. Every mobilehome park shall file an annual registration statement, on a form provided by the rent administrator and in accordance with the administrative rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, no later than the 31 st day of January each year.
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after the City's approval of the prior year's annual registration statement. The lease registration statement shall include the duration of the new, renewed or extended lease, new lease execution and expiration dates, renewal/extension execution and expiration dates, current space rent determined under this chapter, last names of homeowners/tenants, and any other information required by the rules or otherwise deemed necessary by the rent administrator for the implementation and administration of this chapter.
C. 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 this code, non-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.
D. Fees. The city council may adopt fees for the following by resolution:
1. 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) and (A)(2) of this code at the time the initial and annual statements are filed.
2. Application fees to cover the costs of processing an application or appeal.
E. A park owner who fails to comply with subsections A, B, C, D and E of this section shall not be entitled to charge, collect, retain or apply for the rent increases permitted by this chapter.
F. The 2004 paramedic special tax, enacted by the voters at the rate of twenty-eight dollars ($28.00) per individual dwelling unit per year, may be collected, commencing on November 1, 2004, in twelve (12) monthly installments, in an amount not to exceed two dollars and thirty-four cents ($2.34) per month, which may be included with the monthly statement of rent due, but must be separately itemized. The tax shall not be included in the base rent when calculating rent adjustments.
G. A copy of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be posted in the office of every mobilehome park and in the recreation building or clubhouse of every mobilehome park.
Ord. 458 §1, 2025; Ord. 422 §1, 2023; Ord. 413 § 8, 2022; Ord. 311 § 3, 2011; Ord. 255 § 15, 2007; Ord. 234 § 1, 2004; Ord. 214 §§ 4 6, 2002; Ord. 193 § 10, 1999; Ord. No. 161 § 10, 1996; Ord. 126 § 10, 1994)
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15.20.080 Annual rent adjustments by administrative application.
Annual Adjustment Based on the CPI.
A. Except as otherwise provided in subsection B, the rent for a mobilehome space may be increased once every twelve (12) months by the lesser of either four percent of the current space rent as of the date of the complete application, or one -hundred (100) percent of the increase in the CPI during the preceding twelve (12) months, provided that this increase may not be imposed until twelve (12) months after the most recent annual adjustment under this section or an adjustment under Section 15.20.100 in the preceding twelve (12) months.
B. If the mobilehome space was previously subject to an exemption pursuant to Section
15.20.030 and such exemption expired, the rent for such space shall not be increased under this section until twelve (12) months after the most recent rent increase under the previously exempt lease. Thereafter, the rent may be increased once every twelve (12) months in accordance with subsection A of this section.
C. Regulations for implementing this section shall be as set forth in the administrative rules adopted by resolution of the city council, including, but not limited to, application procedures and dissemination of CPI to park owners.
(Ord. 458 §1, 2025; Ord. 422 §1, 2023; Ord. 413 § 9, 2022; Ord. 397 § 7, 2020; Ord. 368 § 4, 2017; Ord. 311 § 4, 2011; Ord. 255 §§ 9, 10, 11, 2007; Ord. 214 § 3, 2002; Ord. 193 § 8, 1999; Ord. 161 § 7, 1996; Ord. 152, 1996; Ord. 140, 1995; Ord. 126 § 7, 1994)
15.20.085 Rent adjustments based on capital improvements.
A park owner may request approval of a rent adjustment based on capital improvements or emergency capital improvements in accordance with this section.
A. General Procedures.
1. 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 demonstrate that 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 (see sample "Election Ballot Form" in Exhibit A attached to the ordinance codified in this section and incorporated by reference), in an attempt to gain fifty-one (51) percent approval of the occupied rent controlled spaces, with one vote per space having consented to the proposed capital improvement in one of the following methods: (a) at the noticed resident meeting; or (b) ballot mailed via certified mail/return receipt requested to each rent controlled space. Documentation of the meetings with the park residents shall include, but is not limited to, notice of meeting between the park owner(s) and residents, resident attendance sign -in sheets, official minutes from the meeting, a summary of each of the bids or proposals received and a written explanation from the park owner explaining 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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the reasons for the selection of the contractor, and election ballot forms). The summary shall include sufficient detail for the park residents to understand the nature and extent of the proposed work and the costs to be incurred therein. If the owner proposes to perform the capital improvement with his or her own labor, the summary provided to the residents shall include an explanation of the proposed work and costs. An increase application which meets all other requirements of this subsection but has not been consented to by fifty-one (51) percent of the occupied spaces may be granted when the improvement is necessary to protect the health and safety of the park, its residents and/or its neighbors. The requirement for the resident meeting and capital improvement ballot election shall not apply to improvements that qualify as emergency capital improvements in accordance with subsection B. Any increase granted under subsection A shall remain in effect only during the useful life of the improvement. 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. Regulations for implementing subsection A shall be set forth in the administrative rules adopted by resolution of the city council.
2. Upon receipt of the application, the rent administrator shall review the application and determine whether it is complete in accordance with Section 15.20.105. A rent increase application filed under this subsection shall be granted or denied within thirty (30) days of receipt of a complete application and written notice of the determination by the rent administrator shall be mailed to the applicant and affected residents within that thirty (30) day period. If the rent administrator determines that an application is incomplete, written notice that an application has been determined incomplete and the reasons for that determination shall be given to the applicant by the rent administrator within thirty (30) days of receipt of the application. A written determination to grant a requested increase or a modified increase shall specify the duration and amount of the monthly rent adjustment granted. If a modified increase is granted, the written determination shall specify the reason for the modification. If an increase is denied, the written determination that the application has been denied shall specify the reasons for the denial. All written notifications shall be issued in accordance with Section 15.20.105(E).
B. Emergency Capital Improvements. The rent administrator may approve a capital improvement rent adjustment for emergency capital improvements, as defined Section 15.20.020 and in this subsection, even if the park owner did not hold a resident meeting and capital improvement ballot election prior to completion of the capital improvement, only upon the terms set forth in this subsection and the administrative rules. The purpose of this subsection is to allow the park owner an opportunity to seek approval of a capital improvement rent adjustment application in those situations in which compliance with the resident meeting and capital improvement ballot election procedures is not feasible or possible due to an imminent threat to public health and safety resulting from an emergency event which damages the park.
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b. There was no time to hold a resident meeting and capital improvement ballot election prior to carrying out the emergency capital improvements due to the need to immediately prevent or correct the imminent threat to public health and safety of the park, its residents and/or its neighbors; and
c. The park owner commenced construction of the emergency capital improvement not later than two weeks (fourteen (14) days) after the event constituting the emergency and completed the improvements as expeditiously as possible. "Commencement of construction" means that within two weeks of the emergency event, the park owner obtained signed contracts with contractors, builders and other third parties necessary to carry out the emergency capital improvements, obtained necessary permits and commenced substantial physical construction on the improvements. If physical construction did not actually begin within the two -week period, the city may find that the park owner commenced construction within the required two -week period if the park owner provides documentation establishing that within the two -week period all of the following were met: (i) the park owner obtained signed contracts for construction, (ii) the park owner obtained (or applied for and made reasonable efforts to obtain) all necessary permits, (iii) the park owner established a firm date for the commencement of construction, (iv) construction actually commenced in accordance with that time schedule, and (v) construction proceeded in an expeditious manner and was completed prior to submittal of the application; and d. The application for a capital improvement rent adjustment based on emergency capital improvements is submitted to the city: (i) within one month (thirty (30) days) of completion of the improvements, or (ii) within four months from the date of occurrence of the emergency, whichever occurs later. In no event shall an application for a rent adjustment based on emergency capital improvements be submitted more than six months after the occurrence of the emergency except as otherwise provided in the administrative rules.
2. Any increase granted under this subsection shall remain in effect only during the useful life of the emergency capital improvement. 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.
C. Application for Approval of Capital Improvement Rent Adjustment following Denial of Emergency Capital Improvement Adjustment Application. If the city issues a final decision denying a park owner's application for a rent adjustment based on emergency capital improvements because the city finds that the work does not constitute an emergency capital improvement as defined in Section 15.20.020, or because the park owner failed to comply with the time deadlines set forth in subsection (B)(1)(c) or (B)(1)(d), the rent administrator shall not approve a subsequent capital improvement rent adjustment application based on the same work unless the park owner conducted a resident meeting and a capital improvement ballot election and either: (1) fifty-one (51) percent of the residents approved the improvement; or (2) the improvement was necessary for the health and safety of the park, its residents and/or its neighbors, as provided in the administrative rules. As used in this subsection, a "final decision" means either of the following: (1) a decision that becomes final due to the failure of the park owner or resident to file a timely appeal from the rent administrator's decision denying the emergency capital 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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improvement rent adjustment application; or (2) a decision of the hearing officer denying the emergency capital improvement rent adjustment following a timely appeal of the rent administrator's decision on such application.
D. Exclusion of Capital Improvement Costs from Special Rent Adjustment Applications.
1. Costs incurred for capital improvements or emergency capital improvements shall not be included as operating expenses in an application for an MNOI rent adjustment or a rent adjustment based on a readjusted 1987 NOI under Section 15.20.100(A) or (B). If a park owner includes expenses for capital improvements or emergency capital improvements in any such application, those expenses shall be processed and heard as a separate capital improvement rent adjustment application under subsection (A)(1) and (2) and the administrative rules. The city shall not approve a separate capital improvement rent adjustment unless such an application meets all requirements of subsection (A)(1), except that if the park owner held the resident meeting and capital improvement ballot election but did not obtain at least fifty-one (51) percent resident consent, the city shall not approve the application unless the city determines that the work qualifies as an improvement necessary for the health and safety of the park, its residents, and/or its neighbors and complies with all other requirements of subsection (A)(1) and (2) and the administrative rules.
2. Costs incurred for capital improvements shall not be included in a special rent adjustment application for a fair return under Section 15.20.100(C) except as expressly provided in the administrative rules. The requirements for a resident meeting, capital improvement ballot election and majority resident consent shall not apply to capital improvements submitted as part of a special rent adjustment application under Section 15.20.100(C).
E. Appeal of Rent Administrator's Decision on Capital Improvements. The rent administrator's decision granting or denying 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 within ten days of the date the rent administrator's 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. (Ord. 458 §1, 2025; Ord, 422 §1, 2023; Ord. 351 §§ 2, 3, 2016; Ord. 311 § 5, 2011; Ord. 255 §§ 9, 10, 11, 2007; Ord. 214 § 3, 2002; Ord. 193 § 8, 1999: Ord. 161 § 7, 1996: Ord. 152, 1996; Ord. 140, 1995; Ord. 126 § 7, 1994)
15.20.090 Rent adjustments based on discontinuance or reduction of a service or amenity.
A. Application by Park Owners. A park owner may reduce or discontinue a service or amenity upon a commensurate decrease in rent, provided that the service or amenity is not required by other laws or to maintain health and safety and habitability standards. Prior to the reduction or discontinuance of the service or amenity, the park owner shall submit a rent decrease application to the city pursuant to the requirements of this subsection and Section 15.20.105 and the administrative rules adopted by resolution of the city council.
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2. If the rent administrator determines that the application is complete, the rent administrator shall provide written notice to the applicant and residents pursuant to Section 15.20.105(B) and (E).
3. If the rent administrator determines that the application is incomplete, the rent administrator shall provide written notice to the applicant of the manner in which the application is incomplete, pursuant to Section 15.20.105(B), (C) and (D), and shall advise the applicant that he/she must submit the additional information or documentation within thirty (30) days of service of the notice.
If the applicant fails or refuses to submit the additional information or documentation within the thirty (30) day time period, the rent administrator shall give mailed notice to the affected residents and the park residents' representative of the application and advise them that it is incomplete and of their right to submit opposition to the application pursuant to Section 15.20.105(E).
4. Applications shall be heard and determined by the hearing officer in accordance with Section 15.20.110 and the administrative rules adopted by resolution of the city council.
B. Applications by Residents. A resident or group of residents may apply for a rent decrease based on a discontinuance or reduction in services or amenities. At least thirty (30) days before filing such an application the resident(s) seeking the adjustment shall make a written request to the park owner that the service or amenity be restored. The application shall be filed in accordance with the requirements of this subsection and Section 15.20.105, and the administrative rules adopted by resolution of the city council.
1. Upon receipt of the application, the rent administrator shall review the application and determine whether the application is complete in accordance with Section 15.20.105(A).
2. If the rent administrator determines that the application is complete, the rent administrator shall provide written notice to the applicant and park owner pursuant to Section 15.20.105(B) and (E).
3. If the rent administrator determines that the application is incomplete, the rent administrator shall provide written notice to the applicant pursuant to Section 15.20.105(B), (C) and (D), and shall advise the applicant that he or she must submit the additional information or documentation within thirty (30) days of service of the notice. If the applicant fails or refuses to submit the additional information or documentation within the thirty (30) day time period, the rent administrator shall mail written notice to the affected park owner of the application and advise them that it is incomplete and of their right to submit opposition to the application pursuant to Section 15.20.105(E). The park owner shall also be required to provide information concerning the cost of the service or amenity alleged to be discontinued or reduced within that time.
4. Any rent decrease granted pursuant to this subsection B shall be equal to the cost to the park owner of providing the service, maintenance or amenity. The resident(s) shall have the burden of proving that the service or amenity has been removed or decreased.
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C. Appeals. The decision of the hearing officer on the merits of an application pursuant to subsection A or B of this section shall be final.
(Ord. 458 §1, 2025; Ord. 422 §1, 2023; Ord. 315 § 1, 2012; Ord. 311 § 6, 2011; Ord. 255 §§ 12, 13, 2007: Ord. 193 § 9, 1999: Ord. 161 § 8, 1996: Ord. 126 § 8, 1994)
15.20.100 Rent increases by application to the hearing officer.
A park owner may seek a space rent increase in addition to those permitted by Section
15.20.080 and 15.20.085 pursuant to subsections A, B and E of this section. The park owner shall bear the burden of proof and provide the evidence to justify a rent increase based on any application submitted under subsections A, B, and/or C of this section. Subsection A provides for increases under a maintenance of net operating income ("MNOI") formula and it is presumed in the absence of evidence to the contrary that the MNOI formula provides a fair or just and reasonable return.
An application pursuant to subsection C cannot be filed unless an MNOI application has also been filed and the two applications can be heard together. However, an application can be filed under subsection A without filing an application under subsection C. Subsection B provides for modifications of the base year net operating income ("NOI") used in the MNOI formula under specified circumstances.
The applicant for a special adjustment under this section shall provide documentation of its income and expenses in the base year and of its income and expenses in each of the last five years or since its last special adjustment and such other information and documentation as is necessary to properly determine an MNOI calculation under subsections A and B and/or a fair return application under subsection C. An application cannot be deemed complete until information and documentation, as set forth in Section 15.20.105 and the administrative rules adopted by resolution of the city council, has been provided and the required fling fee paid to the city. Except as otherwise provided in the administrative rules, an application cannot be set for hearing before it is deemed complete. The factors and methodology for the hearing officer to determine the gross income, operating expense and net operating income shall be as set forth in the administrative rules adopted by resolution of the city council.
A. MNOI Rent Adjustment. It shall be presumed in the absence of evidence to the contrary, presented pursuant to subsection B of this section that the NOI earned by the mobilehome park in calendar year 1987 provided a just and reasonable return to the park. Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (1) of this subsection, park owners shall be entitled to increase the park's 1987 NOI by sixty-six and sixty-seven one hundredths (66.67) percent of the increase in the CPI since December 31, 1987, to October 28, 1996, and eighty (80) percent of the increase in the CPI from October 29, 1996, to the date of the application. In the event that there has been an increase of more than three percent in the vacancy rate in the park since the base year, any rent adjustment under this subsection shall be governed by subdivision (1) of this subsection. For the purposes of this subsection, the 1987 CPI shall be one hundred fourteen and eighty-one hundredths (114.80) and the current CPI utilized in reviewing a rent increase application shall be the CPI last reported as of the date the application is deemed complete.
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1. In the event that there has been an increase of more than three percent in the vacancy rate in the park since the base year, the city finds that it would be contrary to the purposes of rent stabilization to authorize additional rent increases for occupied spaces in order to offset reductions in income due to increased vacancies which occur because there is not sufficient demand to fill the vacant spaces at the legal rent ceiling. In effect, allowing additional rent increases for occupied spaces because there are more vacant spaces in a park would allow park owners to obtain higher rents from existing tenants, than it is possible to obtain from the prospective tenants, whose homes are still "mobile" and whose options have not been restricted by the process of moving into the park. Therefore, in the event that there has been an increase of more than three percent in the vacancy rate in the park since the base year, rent adjustments shall be governed by the following:
a. Gross income per rented space shall be computed based on the total gross income of the park divided by the total number of rented spaces. The park owner shall be entitled to increase the base year NOI per rented space by sixty-six and sixty-seven hundredths (66.67) percent of the increase in the CPI since December 31, 1987, to October 28, 1996, and eighty (80) percent of the increase in the CPI from October 29, 1996.
b. Calculations of base year and current year operating expenses may be adjusted by the hearing officer so that a reasonable comparison of the expenses and charges associated with rented spaces is obtained for the purpose of comparing base year and current year operating expenses and to adjust for variations in operating expenses due to the increased vacancy rate.
2. In the event a park has received a special adjustment since the base year, the income and expense year on which the special adjustment was based shall be deemed the base year for the purposes of evaluating a rent adjustment application, and the CPI used as the "current CPI" in determining the prior special rent adjustment shall be deemed the "base year CPI" for the purpose of evaluating the special rent adjustment application.
B. Rent Adjustment Based on Re -adjusted Base Year NOI. A park owner may rebut the presumption that the park's 1987 NOI provided a just and reasonable return at that time by presenting evidence as set forth in the administrative rules adopted by resolution of the city council.
C. Fair Return Rent Adjustment. A park owner may rebut the presumption that the increased calculations provided in subsection A of this section and modified calculations provided by subsection B of this section are sufficient to provide a just and reasonable return by presenting evidence that the rate of return being earned by the mobilehome park is not just and reasonable as set forth in the administrative rules adopted by resolution of the city council. The park owner shall have the burden of proving the park is not earning a just and reasonable return.
D. Resident Meeting. The city encourages the park owner to meet with the residents prior to a park owner's submittal of an application for a special rent adjustment pursuant to subsections A, B and/or C of this section, in order to facilitate ongoing dialogue and communication between the park owner and park residents regarding the need for and basis of a proposed special rent adjustment, and to allow the park owner and park residents an opportunity to resolve any issues and disputes prior to the park owner filing its special rent adjustment application. Suggested 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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procedures for use by park owners and residents for resident meetings are set out in the administrative rules adopted by resolution of the city council.
E. Rent Adjustment Based on Voluntary Meet and Confer. The city encourages park owners and park residents to voluntarily meet and confer in good faith in order to reach agreement on a proposed MNOT rent adjustment under subsection A or an MNOI rent adjustment based on a readjusted Base Year NOI under subsection B. Any such negotiated special rent adjustment shall be subject to all of the following requirements:
1. A special rent adjustment negotiated pursuant to a meet and confer shall not be effective unless consented to by at least fifty-one (51) percent of the regulated spaces in the park, and approved by the rent administrator, pursuant to the administrative rules adopted by resolution of the city council.
2. The special rent adjustment must be based upon an MNOI methodology, or MNOI based on a readjusted Base Year NOI, as provided in subsection A or B and the administrative rules.
Costs associated with capital improvements shall be excluded.
3. The decision of the rent administrator on whether to approve a special rent adjustment pursuant to this subdivision shall be final and not subject to any public hearing before or appeal to the hearing officer. The provisions of subsection G of this section and Sections 15.20.105 and
15.20.110 shall not apply.
F. Nonretaliation. The city encourages park owners and residents to engage in the special rent adjustment procedures, including, but not limited to, resident meetings and meet and confer, without any fear of retaliation and in the spirit of cooperation.
G. An application filed under this section shall be reviewed and processed in accordance with Section 15.20.105 and the administrative rules established by resolution of the city council. The rent administrator shall have thirty (30) days in which to determine whether a maintenance of net operating income (MNOI) rent adjustment, rent adjustment based on a readjusted base year NOI, or fair return adjustment application filed under subsections A, 13, and/or C, is complete in accordance with Section 15.20.105 and the administrative rules established by resolution of the city council. Hearings on applications shall be conducted in accordance with Section 15.20.110 and the administrative rules adopted by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 458 §1, 2025; Ord. 422 § 1, 2023; Ord. 390 §§ 5, 6, 2020; Ord. 311 § 7, 2011; Ord. 255 § 14, 2007: Ord. 193 § 10, 1999: Ord. 161 § 9, 1996: Ord. 152, 1996: Ord. 126 § 9, 1994)
15.20.105 Complete applications.
A. All rent adjustment applications and appeals of decisions of the rent administrator on an application, shall be filed on an application form or appeal form provided by the rent administrator, or in a written form which provides all information and documentation required by the city - approved form and shall be accompanied by payment of filing fee, in accordance with the administrative rules adopted by resolution of the city council. At least one copy of the completed application or appeal, a declaration under penalty of perjury and all back-up documentation, along 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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with an electronic copy of the complete application or appeal, must be provided to the city in order for the application to be deemed complete by staff. All information and documentation submitted shall be paginated, labeled and correlated to the specific section, question or item of the city - approved form to which the information and/or documentation pertains. If an applicant or appellant fails or refuses to provide all required information or documentation in accordance with the format of the city -approved forms and these rules, or to pay the required filing fee, the rent administrator is authorized to deem the application or appeal incomplete. At the time the application or appeal is filed, the applicant or appellant shall also post in three conspicuous places in the park, a notice and a complete copy of the application or appeal. The notice shall be in accordance with the city - approved form and shall advise the park residents or park owner that an application or appeal has been filed with the rent administrator. The park owner shall maintain the copies of the notice and application or appeal in each location in the park for review and inspection by the residents as required by the administrative rules, until the city has issued a final decision on the application or appeal. The applicant or appellant shall also provide any resident representative or park owner with any copies of the complete application, as required by the administrative rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.
B. Upon receipt of an application or appeal, the rent administrator shall determine whether the application or appeal is complete. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of the application or appeal, the rent administrator shall mail written notice to the applicant or appellant advising him or her whether the application or appeal is complete. If the rent administrator determines that the application or appeal is complete, the rent administrator shall also mail written notice to the affected residents or park owner advising them that a complete application or appeal has been filed and that they have the right to submit opposition to the application or appeal pursuant to subsection E. A copy of the application or appeal and the notice to the applicant shall also be concurrently mailed to the park residents' representative.
C. If the rent administrator determines that an application or appeal is incomplete, the rent administrator's written notification to the applicant or appellant shall include an explanation of the deficiencies, and the deadline by which the applicant or appellant must submit the additional documentation or information or filing fee necessary for the rent administrator to find that the application or appeal is complete. If the applicant or appellant fails to submit the additional information or documentation, or pay the required filing fee, to the city by the deadline, the rent administrator shall notify the applicant or appellant in writing that he or she has no more than an additional thirty (30) days to submit the information and documentation or pay the required filing fee necessary to deem the application complete. The rent administrator will also notify the applicant or appellant that failure or refusal to submit the necessary information and/or documentation by the stated deadline may impact the hearing officer's decision on whether the applicant or appellant met his or her burden of proof that he or she is entitled to any rent adjustment or the particular rent adjustment sought by the applicant; and that the application or appeal will not be set for hearing before the hearing officer until payment of the required filing fee.
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subsection C, the rent administrator shall provide written notice to the applicant or appellant that the application will be set for hearing on the merits, but that the hearing shall not constitute any determination by the city that the application or appeal is complete, or that the applicant or appellant met his or her burden of proof that he or she is entitled to a rent adjustment under this section. The rent administrator shall also mail a copy of the notice to the affected residents and their resident representative or park owner along with the notice advising them of their right to submit opposition to the application or appeal pursuant to subsection E.
1. An application or appeal shall not be deemed complete until the applicant pays the filing fee. If the application or appeal is incomplete due to the applicant's or appellant's failure to pay the filing fee and/or any required hearing deposit, the written notice shall inform the applicant or appellant that the application or appeal is incomplete and that the application or appeal will not be set for hearing until the filing fee and/or hearing deposit has been paid.
E. Written notice of the application or appeal shall be mailed by the rent administrator to the affected residents or park owner on the date on which it is determined to be either complete or incomplete.
1. If the rent administrator deemed the application or appeal complete, the notice shall inform the affected residents or park owner of the right to submit written documentary and photographic responses to the application or appeal to the rent administrator within twenty (20) days of the date notice of the application is mailed by the city. The affected residents or park owner shall provide the applicant or appellant with copies of any response or opposition in accordance with the requirements of the administrative rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. One copy of the application shall be furnished to the resident representative of the affected residents by the rent administrator together with the notice of the application.
2. If the rent administrator deemed the application or appeal incomplete following the failure or refusal of the applicant or appellant to submit all necessary information or documentation by the final deadline imposed pursuant to subsection C of this section, the rent administrator shall mail written notice of the incomplete application or appeal to either the residents or park owner on the date that the rent administrator issued his or her final notification to the applicant or appellant that the application or appeal is incomplete. The notice shall inform the affected residents or park owner of the right to submit written documentary and photographic responses to the application or appeal to the rent administrator within twenty (20) days of the date notice of the application is mailed by the city. The affected residents or park owner shall provide the applicant or appellant with copies of any response or opposition in accordance with the requirements of the administrative rules adopted pursuant to this chapter. One copy of the application shall be furnished to the resident representative of the affected residents by the rent administrator together with the notice of the application.
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(Ord. 458 §1, 2025; Ord. 422 §1, 2023; Ord. 390 § 7, 2020; Ord. 315 § 2, 2012; Ord. 311 § 8, 2011; Ord. 255 § 14, 2007: Ord. 193 § 10, 1999: Ord. 161 § 9, 1996: Ord. 152, 1996: Ord. 126 § 9, 1994)
15.20.110 Hearing procedures.
Hearings on rent adjustment applications filed under Section 15.20.090 or 15.20.100(A), (B) andlor (C), or hearings on appeals to the hearing officer from a rent administrator decision on an application under Section 15.20.085, shall be processed, heard and determined in accordance with this section.
A. A hearing before the hearing officer shall be held: (i) not later than sixty (60) days from the date on which the rent administrator determines the application or appeal is complete; or (ii) not later than sixty (60) days from the final thirty (30) day deadline by which the applicant or appellant must submit additional information or documentation to the city in order for the rent administrator to find that the application or appeal is complete, as provided in Section 15.20.105.
If the applicant or appellant fails to pay the required fling fee, the application or appeal shall not be set for hearing until the filing fee has been paid.
B. The hearing officer shall render its decision in writing, including findings of fact: (i) within seventy-five (75) days after the date that the rent administrator determines that an application or appeal is complete; or (ii) not later than seventy-five (75) days from the final thirty (30) day deadline by which the applicant must submit additional information or documentation to the city in order for the rent administrator to find that the application or appeal is complete, as provided in Section 15.20.105.
C. Any decision of the hearing officer shall be final.
(Ord. 458 §1, 2025; Ord. 422 §1, 2023; Ord. 390 § 8, 2020; Ord. 311 § 9, 2011; Ord. 255 § 14, 2007: Ord. 193 § 10, 1999: Ord. 161 § 9, 1996: Ord. 152, 1996: Ord. 126 § 9, 1994) ??Do we need this?15.20.116 Recovery of application costs in connection with successful approval of a rent adjustment application to the hearing officer.
A. 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 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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interest, following issuance of the 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.
B. The procedures, factors and methodology for submittal of applications and consideration by the hearing officer shall be set forth in the administrative rules adopted by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. 458 §1, 2025; Ord. 422 §1, 2023; Ord. 368 § 5, 2017; Ord. 311 § 11, 2011)
15.20.120 Rules and guidelines.
The rent administrator may adopt rules and procedures to implement the applications, notices, registration, verification and certification required by this chapter, and for the review of rent increase applications and the conduct of hearings. Such rules and guidelines shall be submitted to the city council for review and approval.
(Ord. 458 § 1, 2025; Ord. 422 § 1, 2023; Ord. 193 § 13, 1999; Ord. 161 § 11, 1996; Ord. 126 § 11, 1994)
15.20.130 Remedies.
A. Any person who demands, accepts or retains any rent in excess of the maximum rent permitted by this chapter shall be liable in a civil action to the person from whom such payment is demanded, accepted or retained in the sum of three times the amount by which the payments demanded, accepted or retained exceed the maximum rent permitted by this chapter together with reasonable attorneys' fees and costs as determined by the court.
B. Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). Each violation of this chapter and each day during which any such violation is committed or continued shall constitute a separate offense.
C. The city council may institute a civil action to compel compliance with this chapter.
D. Any legal challenge to a final decision of the rent administrator on an annual adjustment under Section 15.20.080 must be filed within ninety (90) days of the date of service of the rent administrator's written decision and affidavit of mailing pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 as now in effect or subsequently amended.
E. Any legal challenge to a final decision of the hearing officer granting, denying or modifying a rent adjustment under this chapter must be filed within ninety (90) days of the date of service of the hearing officer's written decision and affidavit of mailings, pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 as now in effect or subsequently amended. The hearing officer's written decision shall be final upon the date that the rent administrator mails a copy of hearing officer's written determination and affidavit of mailing to the park owner and park residents.
F. Conflicts between the administrative rules and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter shall be resolved in favor of this chapter.
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(Ord. 458 §1, 2025; Ord. 422 §1, 2023; Ord. 311 §§ 12, 13, 2011; Ord. 255 § 17, 2007; Ord. 193 § 14, 1999; Ord. 161 § 12, 1996; Ord. 126 § 12, 1994)
15.20.140 Biennial review.
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.
(Ord. 458 §1, 2025; Ord. 422 §1, 2023; Ord. 413 § 10, 2022; Ord. 193 § 15, 1999; Ord. 170 § 4. 1997; Ord. 161 § 13, 1996; Ord. 126 § 13, 1994)
Section 2. Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted the Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 3. CEQA.
The City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the common-sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, such as here, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
Section 4. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall be effective the 31 S` day following its adoption by the City Council. 11 11
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Section 5. Publication and Posting.
The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption and shall cause the ordinance or a summary thereof to be published in accordance with state law.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 11 th day of August, 2025.
Jon Thorp, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC Steven Graham Pacifico
Director of General Services/City Clerk City Attorney
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CITY OF
AGENDA REPORT
Item No. 3
DATE: August 11, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ana V. Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk 41/5' SUBJECT: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 459
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 459, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, Adopting Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones as Recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Pursuant to Government Code Section 51178 and Associated Building Codes.
Attachment(s):
1. Ordinance No. 459
Approved by.
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56 ORDINANCE NO. 459
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING UPDATED FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51178 AND ASSOCIATED
BUILDING CODES
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings.
The City Council finds and declares:
A. Under California Government Code § 51178, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), a program of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), must identify areas in the City of Yucaipa ("City") that constitute Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZs).
B. On March 24, 2025, OSFM transmitted to the City an updated map designating proposed FHSZs within the City ("Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map"). The map was posted to the City's website and made available for public review and comment.
C. Government Code § 51179 requires the City to adopt the OSFM-recommended FHSZ map by ordinance and prohibits any reduction in the recommended hazard classifications absent substantial evidentiary findings.
Section 2. Environmental Findings.
The City Council, exercising its independent judgment, determines that this ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because the ordinance will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment; the ordinance is not a "project" because it merely adopts a state -mandated map without discretionary changes; and the ordinance constitutes an action by a regulatory agency for the protection of the environment.
Section 3. Adoption of Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map.
The Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map entitled "City of Yucaipa Fire Hazard Severity Zones" attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby adopted and designated as the official FHSZ map of the City. The City Clerk and Fire Chief shall maintain the map on file and ensure that a searchable digital copy is posted on the City's website.
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"15.04.115 California Fire Code amendments.
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Section 503.2.7 of the California Fire Code amended to read as follows:
503.2.7 Grade. The gradient for fire apparatus access road grades shall not exceed the maximum of 102% unless approved by the ChiefCity of Yucaipa. A grade variance and plan review approval for a road, street, private lane or driveway with a slope of 10- 12% may be approved at the discretion of the Yucaipa Fire Marshall. A grade variance and plan review approval for a road, street, private lane or driveway with a slope of 12-16% may be approved at the discretion of the Yucaipa Fire Chief/Fire Code Official.
Section 4901.3 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
4901.3 General. A Fuel Modification Plan, approved by the Chief, may be required for new development within the fire overlay districts. The Fuel Modification Plan shall include mitigation measures consistent with the unique problems resulting from the location, topography, flammable vegetation and climate of the proposed site within the FRI, and FR2 and FR3 Zones. The Fuel Modification Plan shall address water supply, access, building ignition and the fire resistance, fire protection systems and equipment, defensible space and vegetation management. The Fuel Modification Plan shall be consistent with the Interface Code, Appendix TIA and the City of Yucaipa Development Code, or at the option of the Chief, with other nationally recognized standards and good practice.
Section 4905.4 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
4905.5 Construction Within FR-1 attd FR-2 and FR-3 Overlay Zones
1. General Provisions
a. The provisions of this section shall apply to all phases of a development project.
b. A notice of all land use applications and/or development permits that would Iead to the construction of structures or the subdivision of land shall be filed with the responsible fire authority by the Community Development Department. c. All proposed land use applications that would lead to the construction or expansion of a structure or the subdivision of land shall be submitted to the responsible fire authority and the appropriate Resource Conservation District Office for review and recommendation. Any recommendations received shall be 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
58 indicated in any staff report and/or presentation for the proposed development and shall be incorporated into the conditions of approval where possible. d. All proposed development must meet all other applicable standards set forth by the responsible fire authority.
e. When the requirements of the underlying land use district or an applicable specific plan are more restrictive than the provisions of this section, such requirements shall prevail.
When an addition, alteration, enlargement or reconstruction of a structure equals or exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the existing structure, or twenty-five percent (25%) of the roof for the roofing requirements only, the provisions of the City of Yucaipa Development Code, regarding construction requirements shall apply to the entire structure and/or the whole roof as applicable. Such structures and/or roofs shall be entirely retrofitted to comply with the provisions of this section.
2, Division of Review Areas
The Fire Safety Review Areas, as established by CAL FIRE and adopted by the City of Yucaipa. Each represents a different level of wildland hazard. A different set of requirements is applied in each review area. The provisions for these requirements, are cumulative in that all of the requirements that are specified for Fire Safety Review Area 2 shall also apply to Fire Safety Review Area 1, in addition to those specified for only Fire Safety Review Area 1, and similarly for Fire Safety Review Area 3. a. Fire Safety Review Area 1 (FR1)
Fire Safety Review Area 1 includes wildland areas that are marginally developable, areas which are not likely to be developed, and the area of transition between wildlands and areas that are partially developed or are likely to be developed in the future. The area of transition is often characterized by an abrupt slope change.
Natural hazards are prevalent throughout Area 1, especially in areas with natural ungraded slopes greater than thirty percent (30%). Area 1 includes areas of very high to extreme fire hazard.
b. Fire Safety Review Area 2 (FR2)
Land within Area 2 is relatively flat, and is either partially or completely developed, or, if it is not developed, is usually suitable for development. Present and future development within Area 2 is exposed to the impacts of wild land fires and other natural hazards primarily due to its proximity to Area 1. c. Fire Safety Review Area 3 (FR3)
Land within Area 3 provides for the transition from the wildlands areas of FR1 and FR2 to the developed portions of the City and this Area is often developed.
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3. Area FR 1,-aftEl FR2 and FR3 Requirements
a. Construction Requirements
(1) Roof coverings shall be either non-combustible or fire retardant with a minimum Class A rating, as defined in the California Building Code. Wood shake or shingle roof coverings are not permitted.
(2) Every chimney used in conjunction with any fireplace or any heating appliance in which solid or liquid fuel is used, shall be maintained with a spark arrester. An approved spark arrester shall mean a device constructed of stainless steel, copper or brass, woven galvanized wire mesh, twelve (12) gauge minimum of three -eights (3/8) inch minimum to one-half (1/2) inch maximum openings, mounted in or overall outside flue openings in a vertical and near vertical position, adequately supported to prevent movement and visible from the ground.
(3)Louvers, ventilators, or openings in walls, roofs, attics, and under floor areas having headroom less than four (4) feet in height which are not fitted with sash or doors, shall be covered with wire screen. The screen covering such openings shall be of galvanized metal or copper and shall have a maximum mesh of one -quarter (1/4) inch.
(4)Eave-type attic ventilators are prohibited.
(5) The space between rafters at exterior walls shall be solidly filled with tight -fitting wood blocks at least one and one-half (1-1/2) inches thick. (6) Fuel tanks (e.g., liquefied petroleum tanks) shall be located at least ten (10) feet away from any structure and in accordance with the California Fire Code.
(7) All non -accessory buildings shall have reflective and noncombustible building address numbers with at least three inch (3") high lettering visible from the road on which the structure fronts.
(8) All buildings on lots created after the effective date of this section shall be set back at least thirty feet (30') from the boundary of the San Bernardino National Forest.
(9) Structures in areas with slopes exceeding thirty percent (30%) and thirty feet (30') in height shall comply with the following:
(a) Where structures are proposed or within two hundred (200) feet of slopes that are greater than thirty percent (30%) prior to grading and where such slopes are at least thirty (30) feet in height, the vegetation on such slopes shall be treated in such a manner that it becomes a fuel modified area. Such fuel modified area shall be maintained for either the entire slope, or one hundred (100) feet, or to the property line, whichever distance is less.
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(10) All areas used for the storage of firewood, or other flammable materials shall either be at least thirty (30) feet away from all structures, or wholly enclosed within a structure.
(11) Fire hydrants shall be identified by a method specified by the Fire Authority.
(12) There shall be vehicular access, at least twelve (12) feet in width, to within at least ten (10) feet of any static water source including ponds, lakes, swimming pools, reservoirs and water storage tanks. Access shall be either to a plumbed outlet with two and one-half (2-1/2) inch National Hose Thread Fitting or directly to the source. This requirement shall be waived if the fire authority determines that the water source is sufficiently below the elevation of existing or proposed roads or driveways to make drafting of water from the source through a plumbed outlet infeasible, and that direct vehicular access to the water source would require an impractical extension of a road or driveway.
b. Building Separations
(1) Building Separation Standards
(a) All buildings on parcels created after the effective date of this section and all other parcels with lot widths sixty (60) feet of greater shall have exterior wall separations of at least thirty (30) feet. (b) All buildings on parcels created prior to the effective date of this section with lot widths less than sixty (60) feet shall have interior side yards which shall not be less than five (5) feet and need not exceed fifteen (15) feet. In no case shall exterior wall separations be less than ten (10) feet for all buildings, including those on adjoining parcels.
(c) When exterior walls of residential and accessory buildings or portions thereof are within fifteen (15) feet of interior side or rear lot lines, or the exterior wall separation is less than thirty (30) feet, the following shall apply:
(i) The outside of all such exterior walls or portions
thereof shall be covered with materials which are approved for exterior locations and are of fire resistive construction as defined in the California Building Code.
(ii) All exterior doors made of wood or wood portions
shall be solid core wood, and
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(2) Intent of Standards
The intent of the exterior wall separation standards is to reduce the exposure and risk from adjacent structural fires and to reduce the potential spread of fire from structure to structure.
(3) Alternate Measures (Exterior Wall Separation)
Pursuant to Subsection 5, of this section and dependent upon site specific conditions, the following measures or combinations thereof may be substituted for the exterior walls separation requirements specified for all buildings in Subsection b.(1)(a) above; provided, that in no case shall such exterior wall separations be less than ten (10) feet:
(a) The expansion of fuel modified areas around the
development perimeter of the development project beyond that required through the provisions of this section or other parts of this Title.
(b) A substantial transfer of density from steeper slopes, including areas with slopes less than thirty percent (30%) if they exist on site, to less steep areas within the development project. (c) Clustering of structures away from the development
perimeter and away from fire hazardous areas. When this alternative is utilized, multi -residential dwelling units shall be located as far as practical from fuel modified areas and fire hazardous areas. (d) The provision of more fire resistive construction standards than normally required through the provisions of the Fire Safety (FR) District and otherwise required through the California Building Code or California Fire Code.
(e) Other alternate measures if approved by the Community Development Department pursuant to the provisions of Subsection 5 of this Section.
c. Project Design Requirements
(1) All development projects and each phase thereof, except for a development project located exclusively on a cul-de-sac, shall have a 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
62 minimum of two (2) points of vehicular ingress and egress, designed to City roadway standards, with a minimum width of twenty-four 24 feet of all- weather surface as defined in the California Fire Code, from existing and surrounding streets. One such point of vehicular access may be an emergency access route with an all-weather surface if the Community Development Department makes and justifies all of the following findings:
(a) Two points of non -emergency access are physically
infeasible.
(b) Provisions have been made to reasonably ensure that the emergency access will be maintained.
(c) Based on the review and consideration of the Fire Authority's recommendation, the emergency access route will provide adequate vehicular ingress and egress during emergencies.
(2) All development projects shall provide eight (8) inch or larger circulating (loop) water mains as required by the California Fire Code, proper hydrant location and spacing, and have sufficient water storage capacity to provide the minimum fire flow duration requirements (gallons per minute (GPM) for a minimum number of hours or portions thereof) as specified by the minimum system standards established by the Fire Authority. Circulating (loop) mains are not required for cul-de-sacs and are not required for subdivisions that exclusively take all access from cul-de- sacs. In areas not served by water purveyors, on -site fire flow and water storage requirements will be as specified by the California Fire Code. (3) All public or private streets within or bordering a development project shall have noncombustible and reflective street name signs designed to City standards and visible at all street intersections. (4) Fuel Modification Areas
(a) A permanent fuel modification area may be required around development projects of portions thereof that are adjacent or exposed to hazardous fire areas for the purpose of fire protection.
The recommended width of the fuel modification area shall be determined by the responsible Fire Authority in conjunction with the Fire Department, but in no case shall it be less than the lot line one hundred (100) feet in width as measured from the development structure(s) perimeter. The width of the fuel modification area shall be determined based upon:
(1)The natural ungraded slope of the land within the project and in the areas adjacent to the project;
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63 (2)Fuel loading;
(3) Access to the project and access directly to the fuel modified area;
(4) The on -site availability of water that can be used for firefighting purposes;
(5) Adequate provisions shall be made for the continual maintenance of such areas, and, where feasible, such areas shall be designated as common open space rather than
private open space;
(6) Fuel modification areas shall also incorporate soil erosion and sediment control measures to alleviate
permanent scarring and accelerated erosion.
(b) When development projects are phased, individual phases may be required to provide temporary fuel modification areas, where the development perimeter of a phase is contiguous to a subsequent phase of a project, which in its undeveloped state is a hazardous fire area. The need for a temporary fuel modification area shall be determined by the responsible fire authority in conjunction with the Fire Department and shall be based upon the same consideration described in Subsection c.(4)(a) of this Section for permanent fuel modification areas.
(c) Erosion and Sediment Control
All development projects, building permits, grading and any other significant land disturbing activity shall install erosion control measures in compliance with the provisions established by Title 16, Land Use and Development of the Highland Municipal Code for such erosion control measures.
4. Additional Area 1 (FR1) Requirements
The following requirements apply only to Area 1, in addition to those specified for both Areas 1, awl 2 and 3.
a. Construction Requirements
(1) The outside of all exterior walls shall be covered with materials which are approved for exterior locations and listed as one (1) hour fire resistive construction as defined in the California Building Code. All exterior doors 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
64 made of wood or wood portions shall be solid core wood. A standard hose bib shall be provided along the exterior of the building. (2) All windows, skylights, sliding glass doors or glass inserts in doors shall be constructed of approved tempered dual -pane glass.
(3) Cantilevered or standard type decks shall be constructed with:
(a) A minimum of at least one and one-half (1-1/2) inch wood decking; and/or
(b) Protected on the underside with materials approved for one (1) hour fire -resistive construction; and/or
(c) Be of noncombustible materials, as defined in the California Building Code.
(4) Patio covers attached or within ten (10) feet of a residential structure with plastic, bamboo, straw or fiberglass or wood lathe lattice made of materials which are one-half (1/2) inch or less in width shall be prohibited. (5)Exposed piping, except for plumbing vents above the roof, shall be noncombustible as defined in the California Building Code. (6) A fire hydrant capable of providing the minimum fire flow as required in California Fire Code Appendix B, with two two -and -a -half (2 '/2) inch hose connections and one four (4) inch hose connection shall be available within 600 feet of any portion of the structure.
(7)All fences required adjacent to fuel modification areas or wildland areas as conditions of approval for a development project shall be constructed of noncombustible materials as defined in the California Building Code. All other fences, including those on the interior of such development project, are not subject to this requirement.
(8) Private driveways or access roadways for residential units shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) feet in length, unless approved by the fire authority pursuant to Section 503; and Appendix D of the California Fire Code.
(9) Roof coverings shall be either non-combustible or shall be fire retardant material not composed of organic fiber with minimum Class A rating, as defined in the California Building Code.
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65 (10) Unenclosed or project roof -ceiling or roof -ceiling assemblies which contain concealed space shall have the ceiling protected on the exposed surface with materials approved for one hour construction. b. Project Design Requirements
(1) Every development project application submitted to the Community Development Department shall be reviewed by Community Development Department staff through a pre application conference with the project proponent prior to the acceptance of the application for filing. (2) A slope analysis shall be filed with all development project land use applications. The slope analysis shall include the following information:
(a) A topographic map of the proposed project area and all adjoining properties within one hundred fifty (150) feet at a scale of not less than one (1) inch to two hundred (200) feet. The counter interval shall not be more than two (2) feet except that the contour interval may be five (5) feet if the general natural ungraded scope is more than ten percent (10%). Contour lines are to be obtained by aerial or field survey, done under the supervision of a licensed Land Surveyor, or Registered Engineer.
(b) The natural, ungraded slope categories to be computed are zero percent (0%) to less than fifteen percent (15%), fifteen percent (15%) to less than thirty percent (30%), thirty percent (30%) to less than forty percent (40%), and forty percent (40%) or greater. (c)The area, in acres, shall be tabulated for each category. (3) A preliminary grading plan shall be filled with all development project land use applications, except that preliminary grading plan requirements may be waived by the Community Development Director if it is determined through the required pre -application conference that such requirements are unnecessary due to site specific soils, topographic or other physical conditions, or due to the specific design of the project. The preliminary grading plan shall include the following:
(a) A topographic map of the proposed project area and all adjoining properties within one hundred fifty (150) feet at a scale of not less than one (1) inch to two hundred (200) feet. The contour interval shall not be more than two (2) feet except that the contour interval may be five (5) feet if the natural ungraded slope is more than ten percent (10%). Contour lines to be obtained by aerial or field survey, done under the supervision of a licensed Land Surveyor, or Registered Engineer.
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66 (b) Contours of the finished graded slope shall be shown at intervals similar to that on the topographic base map.
(d) Street grades, slope ratios, flow lines, pad elevations, maximum elevation of top and minimum elevation of toe of finished slopes over five (5) feet in vertical height, the maximum heights of those slopes approximate total cubic yards of cut and fill shall be shown on the preliminary grading plan.
(e) Compliance with Appendix J of the current edition of the California Building Code, as adopted by the City of Yucaipa, is required.
(f) In the event no such grading is proposed, a statement to that effect shall be placed on the required topographic map described in Subsection 2(a) above and this map shall delineate the boundary of an adequately sized building pad, driveway and septic system (if proposed) for each parcel proposed.
(4) Perimeter Access to Fuel Modified and Fire Hazard Areas. (a) Standards
Development projects shall provide for adequate vehicular access for fire fighting vehicles to the development perimeter of the project along the portion of the development perimeter that is adjacent to either an existing or proposed fuel modified area or a fire hazard area. Provisions shall be made and shall be required, where necessary, through conditions of, development project approval for the continual maintenance of the areas intended to provide such access. Perimeter access shall be provided, either through one of the following two measures or through the alternate measures cited in this Section:
(i) The provision of an existing or proposed road along the development perimeter, or portion thereof that is exposed to a fire hazard or fuel modified area, and which is accessible to firefighting equipment. Such a road shall be capable of supporting firefighting equipment, shall be at least twenty (20) feet in width and shall not exceed a grade of sixteen percent (16%). The conditions of approval for the
development project shall require provisions to ensure that the roadway will be maintained if it is not within the publicly maintained road system.
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67 (ii) Development projects shall provide access ways, at least fourteen 14 feet in width, with a grade not to exceed sixteen percent (16%) and capable of supporting fire fighting
vehicles, between the development perimeter and proposed or existing streets. Access ways shall be spaced at intervals of no more than an average of three hundred fifty (350) feet along each street. The conditions of approval for the
development project shall require specific provisions to ensure that access ways will remain unobstructed and will be maintained. Where feasible, access ways may not be paved and shall be designed so as not to detract from the visual quality of the project.
(b) Intent of Standards
The intent of the standards described in Subsection 4.b.(6) is to permit fire fighting vehicles to have adequate access into areas between fire hazardous areas or fuel modified areas and the development perimeter, so that a wildland fire can be contained at the development perimeter and prevented from spreading to structures. An additional intent of these standards is to prevent structural development from becoming a barrier between
firefighting equipment and personnel and the development perimeter.
(c) Alternate Measures
Pursuant to Subsection 5 of this Section and dependent upon site specific conditions, alternate measures which meet the intent of the standard in Subsection 4.b.(6)(a) above for providing perimeter access to fuel modified and fire hazard areas may be utilized. (5) Length of Cul-de-sacs
(a) Standard Cul-de-sacs shall not exceed three hundred fifty (350) feet in length, except that they may be extended as allowed by this subsection.
(b) Exception for parcels of less than five (5) acres in area. Cul-de- sacs may exceed three hundred fifty (350) feet in length but shall not exceed six hundred (600) feet in length if:
(i) Alternate measures are utilized pursuant to the
provisions of Section 19.50 of this Article or;
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68 (ii) Based upon consideration of the recommendation of the Fire Authority, the Community Development
Department determines that the cul-de sac is situated and designed such that the parcels taking access from it are not contiguous to or exposed to either undeveloped fuel
modified areas along the development perimeter of the
project or to fire hazard areas, and that the extension of the cul-de sac will not increase the exposure of buildings to wildland fires.
(c) Exception for parcels greater than five (5) acres in area. Cul-de- sacs may exceed six hundred (600) feet in length if all parcels that take access from the cul-de-sac are five (5) acres or greater in area and:
(i) The proposed cul-de-sac is not within or adjacent to areas that are zoned for or subdivided to parcels of five (5) acres or less.
(ii) Alternate measures are utilized pursuant to the
provisions of Subsection 5 of this Section.
(d) Intent of Standard
The intent of limiting cul-de-sac lengths is to limit the exposure of development and human activity to hazardous fire areas where one rather than two points of access are provided, especially when such cul-de-sacs are directly exposed to fire hazard areas. The provision of only one point of access increases exposure to fire and inhibits the fighting of wild land fires due to the following factors:
(i) If the single access point becomes blocked, structures exposed to fire cannot be protected by fire fighting vehicles. (ii) Fire fighting vehicles can be trapped on a cul-de-sac if the single access is blocked.
(iii) In order for fire fighting vehicles to turn around, they usually must travel to the end of the cul-de-sac where
adequate room for turning is available.
(iv) All vehicles evacuating a cul-de-sac during a fire will be traveling in the opposite direction to fire fighting vehicles moving into a cul-de-sac, impeding the ingress of the fire fighting vehicles as well as the egress of the evacuees. 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
69 (v) Development of individual cul-de-sacs which intrude into and are generally surrounded by rugged wild land
terrain have greater exposure to wild land fire because the fire may come from several directions at once.
(e) Alternate Measures
Pursuant to Subsection 5 of this Section and dependent upon site specific conditions, one of the following measures or combinations thereof may be used to mitigate the effect of creating cul-de-sacs up to six hundred (600) feet in length with parcels less than five (5) acres in area:
(i) Limitation of the total number of dwelling units
which have access to the cul-de-sac to no more than fifteen (15), and restriction of further subdivision of parcels and construction of additional independent residential units which have access to the cul-de-sac. Such restrictions shall be imposed through the conditions of approval of the
development project.
(ii) A continuous perimeter access road at least twenty (20) feet in width is provided along the portion of the cul-de- sac exposed to fire hazard or fuel modified areas such that it is drivable under normal conditions by fire fighting vehicles, provides adequate maneuvering space for such vehicles, and is designed such that at least one point of access to the perimeter access road is taken from roads other than the cul- de-sac in question.
(ill) The cul-de-sac road will have a paved width of at least forty (40) feet with posted no parking for its entire length and there is at least one area approximately at the midpoint of the cul-de-sac that serves the same function of a cul-de-sac bulb in allowing fire fighting vehicles adequate room to turn around. This measure may only be utilized if the expansion of the road width will not contribute to slope stability hazards either on or off -site.
(iv) Other alternate measures approved by the
Community Development Department pursuant to
Subsection 5 of this Section.
(6) Alternate Hazard Protection Measures
(a) Applicability
The following provisions shall apply only to the standards and requirements of Subsections 3 .b., regarding building separations;
4.b.(6), regarding perimeter access; and 4.b.(7) regarding length of cul-de-sacs.
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70 (b) Intent
The intent of this subsection is to allow greater design flexibility than would otherwise be permitted in order to provide a more efficient and effective achievement of the purposes of the Fire Safety Regulations: Design flexibility is provided by allowing the substitution of alternate measures for the established standards or requirements if it is found that they provide the same or a greater level of protection from wildland fires and other natural hazards, and that they will fulfill the same purpose as the established standard or requirements.
(c) Substitution of Alternative Measures for Standards and Requirements
(d)
(1) If alternative measures are proposed, the Fire Department shall determine, with specific consideration of the effect of the proposed alternative measures, whether the proposed development project has adequate provisions for fuel
modification and management, including the ongoing
maintenance of fuel modified areas.
(2) If the Fire Department makes a positive determination pursuant to Subsection 5.c.(1) of this Section, then alternate measures may be substituted for the established standards and requirements if the Community Development
Department with consideration of the recommendation of
the Fire Authority, finds and justifies all of the following:
(a) Alternative measure(s) have been substituted
which meet the intent of and which serve the
same purposed as the established standards or
requirement.
(b) The alternative measure(s) that have been
substituted provide the same or a greater level of
protection or are as effective as the established
standard or requirement.
(c) There are clear and substantial reasons for
utilizing the alternative measure(s) because they
provide for a more efficient and economic use of
the site, or provide for a superior physical design,
and are consistent with the intent of the Fire
Safety (FR) District.
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71 Section S. Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. The City Council declares that it would have adopted each provision of this ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of any other provision.
Section 6. Publication.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published or posted in the manner required by law.
Section 7. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after passage by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 1 lth day of August, 2025.
Jon Thorp, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC Steven Graham Pacifico
Director of General Services/City Clerk City Attorney
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72 CITY 01
AGENDA REPORT
Item No. 4
DATE: August 11, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ana V. Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk 4J/5' SUBJECT: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 461
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 461, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, Amending Section 5.13.080 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code Relating to Food Truck Permit Exceptions.
Attachment(s):
1. Ordinance No. 461
Approved by.
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74 ORDINANCE NO. 461
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5.13.080 OF THE YUCAIPA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
FOOD TRUCK PERMIT EXCEPTIONS
WHEREAS, mobile food facilities —commonly known as "food trucks" —provide affordable, diverse dining options and support local entrepreneurship in the City of Yucaipa; and WHEREAS, Yucaipa Municipal Code ("YMC") § 5.13.080 currently exempts one (1) food truck from the itinerant -vendor permit requirement only when the truck is parked entirely on paved portions of private property and serves the guests of that property; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this limited exception unnecessarily limits a business's ability to host rotating food trucks and discourages small mobile operators that do not wish to obtain a separate itinerant -vendor permit for infrequent visits; and WHEREAS, allowing a food truck to locate within the immediately adjacent public property or public right -of -way —subject to an encroachment permit issued to the adjoining property owner or lawful lessee/tenant—will give brick -and -mortar establishments (for example, a neighborhood bar or tasting room) greater flexibility to offer periodic food service while ensuring the City retains control over public safety, insurance, indemnification, traffic management, sanitation, noise, and restoration of the right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the amendments set forth herein are consistent with the City's economic -development goals and are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act because adoption of this ordinance will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. The City Council finds that Section 5.13.080(B) currently exempts from the itinerant vendor permit requirement a single food truck operating on private property only when the truck is parked entirely on paved portions of private property and service is limited to guests of the property owner or lawful lessee/tenant. The City Council desires to remove the requirement that the truck be located on a paved portion of private property and extend the exception to allow a truck to locate within the immediately adjacent public property or public right-of-way pursuant to an encroachment permit issued to the adjacent property owner or lawful lessee/tenant, subject to reasonable conditions to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. 11 11
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75 Section 2. Amendment. Yucaipa Municipal Code Section 5.13.080 is amended to read in its entirety as follows:
5.13.080 Exceptions.
A. Special Events. A food truck operating as part of a City -approved special event is exempt from the itinerant -vendor permit otherwise required by this chapter, provided the operator complies with all conditions of the special -event permit issued under Chapter 5.16.
B. Single Truck on Private Property for Private Purposes. A single food truck may operate on private property without an itinerant -vendor permit when all of the following conditions are met:
(1) Written Permission. The property owner or lawful lessee/tenant has given written authorization to the truck operator. The written permission must specify the contracted vendor's business name and the dates and times which they are permitted to operate. The truck operator must maintain possession of the written permission at all times white operating within the City limits.
(2) Location. The truck is parked entirely on that private property. (3) Guests Only. Service is limited to the guests of the property owner or lawful lessee/tenant, and no sales are made to the general public. (4) Point -of -Sale. Food truck operator must possess a valid California Department of Tax and Fee Administration seller's permit which notes the City of Yucaipa as a location or sublocation, which shall be maintained during the dates of operation within the City of Yucaipa.
C. City -Sponsored Events on City Property. This chapter does not apply to a food truck operating at a City event or on City property when authorized by the City Manager or designee.
The authorizing agreement must include conditions that satisfy the purposes of this chapter.
D. Public Property/Right-of-Way Adjacent to a Qualifying Business. A food truck may operate on public property or in the public right-of-way immediately adjacent to a qualifying brick -and -mortar business without an itinerant -vendor permit, subject to the following:
(1) Qualifying Host Business. The adjacent business must be one whose primary activity involves on -premises consumption of beverages —such as a bar, brewery taproom, winery or distillery tasting room, or similar establishment.
(2) License Agreement / Encroachment Permit. The property owner or lawful lessee/tenant shall obtain a license agreement, in the case of public property, or an encroachment permit, in the case of public right-of-way, from the City. The permit is subject to all conditions imposed by the City Manager or designee, which may include: general -liability and automobile insurance naming the City as an additional insured; indemnification and defense of the City; temporary traffic -control and parking -management measures; sanitation, grease -capture, and waste -disposal requirements; hours and manner of operation; noise -mitigation measures: and 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
76 restoration of the right-of-way. The City Manager is authorized to negotiate and enter into such license agreements and encroachment permits for the purposes of this Section. (3) Point -of -Sale. Food truck operator must possess a valid California Department of Tax and Fee Administration seller's permit which notes the City of Yucaipa as a location or sublocation, which shall be maintained during the dates of operation within the City of Yucaipa. (4) Records. The host business shall maintain records of the dates and names of food truck businesses that serve their subject site. Such records shall be furnished to the City Manager or their designee on a monthly basis.
(5) Appearance Limit. A food truck operating under this subsection may appear no more than ten (10) days in any calendar year city-wide without first obtaining an itinerant -vendor permit.
(6) Compliance and Removal. The host business must ensure continuous compliance with all encroachment -permit conditions and shall cause the truck to relocate or cease operations immediately upon order of the City for public -safety or operational reasons.
E. County Health Permit. Notwithstanding the above, any person operating a food truck must comply with the provisions of Section 5.13.050. It is the responsibility of the qualifying host business to ensure their contracted food vendors comply and maintain compliance with all applicable state and county health standards and permits.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is held invalid, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. Publication and Effective Date. The City Clerk is ordered to publish this Ordinance as required by law. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 1 l th day of August, 2025.
Jon Thorp, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC Steven Graham Pacifico
Director of General Services/City Clerk City Attorney
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77 AGENDA REPORT
DATE: August 11, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jennifer Crawford, Interim City Manager/TreasureC .
Phil White, Director of Finance
SUBJECT: Monthly Treasurer's Report June 2025
item No. 5
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report for June 2025.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
To comply with the requirements of California Government Code Section 53607 and the recommendation of California Government Code Section 53646, a treasurer's report is submitted to the Council monthly.
It is the responsibility of the Finance staff to develop the Monthly Treasurer's Report in a timely manner for review by the City Manager/Treasurer, and ultimately the City Council. It is the function of the Treasurer to deposit and invest funds in accordance with the Investment Policy of the City of Yucaipa to achieve the stated objectives of preservation of capital, liquidity, and return on investment. The purpose of the Monthly Treasurer's Report is to provide the City Council with a snapshot of the City's investment portfolio. The balances included in the Monthly Treasurer's Report represent the market value of the City's investments.
The City utilizes the Monthly Treasurer's Report as one tool to monitor fiscal performance. The City's net position or fund balance (equity) is comprised of assets less liabilities. The portfolio is just one component of assets. The portfolio balance will fluctuate based on investment performance (yield) as well as timing of cash inflows (revenue collection) and cash outflows (expenditure payments).
The yield for the investment held with the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIN') was 4.269% in June.
While the City does not have outstanding debt related to bond issuances, the City acts in a fiduciary capacity for the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency and the Chapman Heights Community Facilities District, both of which maintain outstanding bonds. The City pools cash and investments of all funds, except for assets related to the bond issuances of the Successor Agency and 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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Community Facilities District which are required to be held in separate accounts with fiscal agents in accordance with the bond indentures.
As required by the Investment Policy, the attached Monthly Treasurer's Report includes a certification that (1) All investment actions executed since the last report have been made in full compliance with the Investment Policy; and (2) the City will meet its expenditure obligations for the next six months.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommendation does not result in a fiscal impact.
Attachment(s):
1. Treasurer Report — June
2. Treasurer Managed Portfolio Summary — June
3. LAIF Quarterly Interest Statement — June
4. Wells Fargo Operating Account — June
5. Investments with Fiscal Agent Summary — June
6. Portfolio Holdings - June
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80 City of Yucaipa
Treasurer's Report -June 30, 2025
Attachment 1
Institution/Investment Type
May 2025
Balance
June 2025
Balance
Funds Under Control of the City:
U.S. Bank Investment Account - Managed by Treasurer
Cash and Equivalents
$ 3,192,423.84
$ 278,700.40
U.S. Government Issues
34,738,980.25
37,075,669.15
Corporate Issues
2,747,346.05
3,699,408.27
Municipal Issues
195,118.50
195,680.50
$ 40,873,868.64
$ 41,249,458.32
Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF)
$ 15,989,553.03
$ 15,989,553.03
City Checking Account (Wells Fargo)
$ 6,392,595.44
$ 6,200,101.81
Petty Cash / Change Drawers
$ 2,750.00
$ 2,750.00
Total Funds Under Control of the City
$ 63,258,767.11
$ 63,441,863.16
Funds with Fiscal Agents:
Bank of New York Mellon
CFD 98-1 - Municipal Bond Insurance Policy
$ 1.00
$ 1.00
CFD 98-1- Admin Exp Acct
$ 80,354.58
$ 80,354.58
CFD 98-1- Cash
$ 201,577.53
$ 201,577.53
U.S. Bank
RDA 1998 TAB - Blackrock Instl Funds
$ 95.30
$ 95.65
RDA 1998 TAB - LAIF
$ 48,561.60
$ 48,561.60
RDA 2004 TAB - Blackrock Instl Funds
$ 160,262.38
$ 160,833.46
RDA 2010 TAB - Blackrock Instl Funds
$ 368,930.54
$ 370,245.20
Total Funds with Fiscal Agents
$ 859,782.93
$ 861,669.02
Grand Total
$ 64,118,550.04
$ 64,303,532.18
1. All investment actions executed since the last report have been made in full compliance with the Investment Policy; and
2. The City will meet its expenditure obligations for the next six months.
Treasurer:
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84 7/9/25, 11:O6AM LAIF Regular Monthly Statement
California State Treasurer
Fiona Ma, CPA
Local Agency Investment Fund
P.O. Box 942809
Sacramento, CA 94209-0001
(916) 653-3001
CITY OF YUCAIPA
TREASURER
34272 YUCAIPA BLVD.
YUCAIPA, CA 92399
Account Number:
June 2025 Statement
Account Summary
Total Deposit:
Total Withdrawal:
July 09, 2025
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CITY OF YUCAIPA
GENERAL OPERATING ACCOUNT
34272 YUCAIPA BLVD
YUCAIPA CA 92399-2434
Questions?
WELLS
FARGO
Call your Customer Service Officer or Client Services
1-800-AT WELLS (1-800-289-3557)
5:00 AM TO 6:00 PM Pacific Time Monday - Friday
Online: wellsfargo.com
Write: Wells Fargo Bank. N.A. (114)
San Francisco Wholesale
PO Box 63020
San Francisco, CA94163
Account summary
Commercial Checking Acct Public Funds
Account number Beginning balance
S6.392,595.44
Total credits
$4,359,326.67
Total debits Ending balance
-54.551,820.30 56,200,101.81
Credits
Deposits
Effective Posted
date date
Amount Transaction detail
06/03
06103
06/05
06/06
06/09
06/10
06/16
06/25
06/30
150.00
420.00
1A10.00
3,000.00
175.00
200.00
35.00 225.00
100.00
Deposit
Deposit
Deposit
Deposit
Deposit
Deposit
Deposit
Deposit
Deposit
$5,715.00 Total deposits
Electronic deposits/bank credits
Effective Posted
date date
Amount Transaction detail
06/02
06/02
06/02
06/02
06/02
06/02
06/03
06/03
06/03
06/03
06/03
•22010 was Fagg.) Bank. RA
All nights reserved Member FD.
99.42 297.00
341.00
8,379.38
10,755.74
1,253.62
26.64 60.00
4,385.01
12,940.42
144, 740.99
Stripe Transfer St-J7T9R3K3V9N6 City of Yucaipa
Paymentech Transfer 250602 Tyler0005037661 Mun Csh CA Yucaipa Gen American Express Settlement 250530 5647699172 Comm Devt 5647699172 Desktop Check Deposit
Paymentech Transfer 250602 Tyler0005037697 Eg Css CA Yucaipa Comm ZBA Funding Account Transfer From 4241875095
Paymentech Transfer 250603 Tyler0005037661 Mun Csh CA Yucaipa Gen 06/03Bankcard Deposit -0328149721
Paymentech Transfer 250603 Tyler0005037697 Eg Css CA Yucaipa Comm County of San Be Achpayment 2008093534 City of Yucaipa
Desktop Check Deposit
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Investment with Fiscal Agent Summary
FY 2025
6/30/2024
Bank of New York Mellon CFD 98-1
703132 Principal AC - Cash $ 201,577.53
703132 Principal AC - Municipal Bond Insurance Policy $ 1.00 703170 Admin Exp Acct $ 80,354.58
$ 281,933.11
U.S. Bank
RDA 1998 TAB
6711616700 Project Acct - Blackrock Instl Funds $ 0.24
6711616701 Interest Acct - Blackrock Instl Funds $ 27.28 6711616702 Principal Acct - Blackrock Instl Funds $ 32.78 6711616703 Sinking Acct - Blackrock Instl Funds $ 35.28 6711616704 Reserve Acct - Blackrock Instl Funds $ 0.07
6711616704 Reserve Acct - LAIF $ 48,561.60
$ 48,657.25
RDA 2004 TAB
6711740700 Project Acct - Blackrock Instl Funds $ 0.12
6711740701 Interest Acct - Blackrock Instl Funds $ 13,532.89 6711740702 Principal Acct - Blackrock Instl Funds $ 242.01 6711740703 Reserve Acct - Blackrock Instl Funds $ 147,058.44 $ 160,833.46
RDA 2010 TAB
6711740705 Reserve Acct - Blackrock Instl Funds $ 370,245.20 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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Portfolio Summary
Wgtd Avg YTM
Wgtd Avg YTM with Lk'. Bal.'
Wgtd Avg YTW
Wgtd Avg Mat (no call)
Wgtd Avg Mat with Liq. Bal.
Wgtd Avg Mat iall called)
Yucaipa
Portfolio Composition (incl. Liquid Balances)
Portfolio Ratings (Warst*'*)
3.89% Sector Par Value YTM • Weight
3.61% Agencies 11..500,000 44696 17.9%
3.69% Treasuries 25,965,000 3.69% 40.5%
2.43 yrs Cert+hcates of 'Deposit 1,589,000 4.16% 2.5%
1.58 yrs Municipal Bonds 200,000 1.35% 0.3%
2.14 yrs Corporate Bonds 2,380,877 3.32% 3.795
Mortgages
Commercial Paper
Market Value 6/30/2025 41.181,019 Supra Nationals
Par Value
Liquid Balances
Total Par with Liquid Bal.
Current MV with Liquid Bal.
•Perch a e Y .Id m Manrrity
41.634.877
22.468,355
64,103,232
63,649,374
Total 41,634,877 3.89% 64.9%
Account Name Balance Rate Weida
LAIF 15,989,553 4.27% 24.9%
Wells Fargo 6,200,102 0.00% 9.7%
US Bank Money Market 278,700 4-22% 0.4%
Total Liquid Balances
"nor -chose Yield to Want
77,468.355
35.1%
3.7%
Z- 03%
• Agencies • Treasuries
• Certificates of Deposit Municipal Bends
• Corporate Bonds • Uquid Balances
AA • AA* . AA AA- • A. • A A- 838 NFL
"`All ratings are shown in S&P format.
Ratings Du Not Mrdude Liquid &afarrces.
JAW-whyOistrib6tlOn
510MM
59.4010
$RMM -
$7JAM -
$6MM
95.MM
$4MM -
$3.MM
52.MM
51.MM
50 52.t4AM
0 - 3r1sa
$7.25061
$.NAM
59.2A1M
SDa
$0.0
3- 6no
6- 12ma
1- 2yr
2-3yr
3-4yr
4-5,4
5 - 7yr
7 - lOvr
Performance versus Benchmark as of 6/30/2025
Yield to Maturity=
Porttol in
2-Year Treasury
Fed Funds
As of As of
1Yr Average 6j30j2025 1M6 Ago 3Mos Ago 6Mrrt Ago 9Mos Ago 12/31/2024 1Yr Ago 3Yr5 Ago SYrs Ago n/a 3.89% 3.B2% n/a n,a r+,a n;'a rr/a Ala n/a
4.04% 3.8415 3.89% 3.89% 4 24%'c 3.66% 4.255., 4,7115 2.9295 0.1615
4.83% 4.50% 4-5015 4 5451 4 505E 5.0051 4.50% 5.5095 1.7515 0_25% 9o.a
Over IOyr
Excluded Securities
Roads that are n0tfou7pd
wit! not he shown
to sio Reason
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Cash -Flows - from 07/2025 to 06/2026 - Assuming None Called Type
ICallable
Non -Callable
TOTAL
Par JuI-25
5,205,000 2,098
36,429,877 2,838,241
41,634,877 2,840,339
Ault-25 Sep-25 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 Jan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 May-26 Jun-26 3,923 4,326 10,250 75,502 0 2,098 3,923 4,326 10,250 152,713 0 113,083 30,558 51,935 802,045 229,980 960,318 113,081 1,195,556 541,933 349,978 4,534,389 117,006 34,684 62,1115 877,547 229,980 962,216 117,004 1,199,882 552,183 502,691 4,534,389 Interest Payments
2 50,000
200000
150,000
100,000
50,000
3 JuI-25
Aug-25
Sep-25
Oct-25
Nov-25
Dec-2S
Jan-26
Feb-26
Mar-26
Apr-26
May-26
Jun-26
Principal Payments
5,000,000
4,500,000
4,000,000
3,500,000
3.000,000
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
0 Jul-25 Aug-24
Sep-25 Oct-25
Nov-25 Dec-25
Jan-26 Feb-26
Mar-26 Apr-26
May-26 Jun-26
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Cash -Flows - frorn 0712025 to 0612026 - Recognizing Likelihood of Call* Type
Non -Call
able
pable
TOTAL
Par JuI_25 Aug-25 5,eo-23 Oct-25 No t•25 Dec-25 lan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Ayr-26 May-26 Jun-26 5,205,000 2,098 2,053,062 4,326 10,250 26,363 0 2,095 3,973 4,326 10,250 105.413 0 36,429,877 2,238,241 113,083 30,558 51,935 802,045 229,980 960,118 113,081 1,195,556 541,933 349,978 4,534,389 41,634,877 2,840,339 2,166,145 34,884 62,185 828,408 229,980 562,216 117,004 1,199,882 552,183 455,391 4,534,389 I Interest Payments
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
0 Jul- 25
An-25
Sep-25
Oct-25
Now-25
flat-25
Jan-26
Feb-26
Mar-26
Apr-26
rilax-26
Jun-26
Principal Payments
5,000,000
4,500,000
4,006,600
3,500,600
3,000,000
2,500,000
2,000 000
1,560,000
1,000,000
500,000
0 Jul-25 Aug-25
Likelihood based on 06/30/2025 rnorket rates
Sep-25 Oct-25
Nor-25 Dec-25
Jan-26 Feb-26
Mar-26 APr-26
1hy-26 Jun-26
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Extended Cash -Flows
! Cuslu Par Value lul-25
191282CEY3 2_000,000 2,030,000
2 912820487 750,003 750.938
3 313500613 750,000 0
4 43815GAC3 2,815 2
5 9128203113 900,000 1,688
6 6498570C2 150,000 0
7 912820017 1,015,000 0
8 91282C0W0 490,000 0
9 0-936NAA1' 80,000 C
10 912820€F6 300000 0
11 3130131013 4,000,000 0
12 3452864C2 2,655 3
13 143170AC4 1,859 1
14 91282CC18 300,000 0
15 544647FC9 50,000 354
16 91282CHfr16 1,700,000 38,250
17 9128282A7 200,0043 0
18 056028403 10,030 27
19 07665W021' 125.000 0
20 362554AC1 2,355 1
21 981631 ([6 1,980 1
22 448977A00 13,934 26
23 91282C003 575,000 0
21 0258160096 125,000 0
25 912820DK4 250,000 0
26 24422EW43 75,900 838
27 87512(5107' 110,000 1,073
2 8 064061,3A4' 100,000 1,025
29 4592006M2' 135,000 0
30 912828V98 650,000 0
31 362585AC5 12,846 33
12 438516CE4' 100,000 0
33 31331P4116 1,150, 06 0
34 14318M801 52,394 173
35 665859.A1N9' 90.000 0
36 912338388 510,000 0
37 91324PE153' 60,000 0
38 254683C52 125,000 346
39 458140BY6' 130,000 0
40 9128282Fi0 4,300,000 0
41 91283C41-14 175,000 0
92 931142EX7' 150,000 0
43 91282CGH8 900,090 15,750
44 91282015P0 2,000,000 0
Au �-ZS 540.25 Ott-25
O 0
fl 0 0 0
O 0 0 751,875
2 2 2 2
0 0 0
O 983 0
0 3,806 0
0 0 1,838
O .0
0 0 0
O 0 0
3 3 3
1 1 1
0 3 0
O 0 0
O 0 0
1.500 0 0
27 27
81_
1 1
1 1
26 26
O 0
0 O 0
O 0
O 0
O 0
1,485 0
7,313 0
33 33
O 5S0
0 25,156
173 173
O 0
0 0
O 0
346 346
2,438 0
48,375 0
438 0
O 2.963
O 0
40,000 0
Nov-25 0ec,25 lan-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 A0r-29 May-26
O 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 ❑ 0 0 0 0
2 2,817 0 0 0 0
O 0 901,688 0 0 0 0
O 0 0 0 150,983 0 0
0 o 0 0 L018,816 0 0
O 0 0 0 0 491,838 0
1,125 0 0 0 0 0 301,125
O 97,500 0 0 0 0 0
3 3 3 3 3 3 3
1 1 1 1 1 1 1
O 1,313 0 0 0 0 0
O 0 364 0 0 0 0
O 0 38,250 0 0 0 0
O 0 0 1,500 0 0 0
27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27
O .. 0 0 5., 0
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26
3,234 0 0 0 0 0 3,234 0
0 1,040 0 0 0 0 0 1.023
O 1,563 0 0 0 0 0 1,563
O 0 0 638 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 1,073 0 0 0 9
0 0 0 1,025 0 0 0 0
O ❑ 0 0 1,485 0 0 0
O 0 0 0 7,313 0 0 0
33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33
O 0 0 0 0 550 0 0
O 0 0 0 0 25,156 0 0
173 173 173 173 173 173 173 173
O 1,800 0 0 0 0 0 1,800
O 6,056 0 0 0 0 0 6,056
O 1.110 0 0 0 0 0 1,110
346 346 346 346 346 346 346 346
O 9 9 0 2,438 0 0 0
O 0 0 0 48,375 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 438 0 0 0
O 0 0 0 0 2,963 0 0
O 0 0 15,750 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 40,000 0 0 0
Jun-2fi Ye2,r 1 Total
O 2,030,000
O 750,938
0 751,875
O 2,829
O 903,376
O 151,966
O 1.022,612
O 493,676
30 560
O 302,250
4,097,500 4,195,000
2,658 2,691
1,870 1,881
301,313 302,626
O 728
O 76,500
O 3,000
27 324
O 1.626
1 12
1 12
26 312
O 6,468
O 2,063
O 3,126
O 1,276
O 2.146
O 2.050
O 2,970
O 14,626
33 396
D 1,100
O 50,312
173 2,078
O 3,600
O 12,112
O 2,220
346 4,152
O 4,876
O 96,750
O 876
O 5.926
O 31,500
O 80,000
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Extended Cash -Flaws
It Cusip Parlance Ju425 Au[-25 Sep-25 Oct-25 Nov-25 Dec-25 tar-26 Feb-26 Mar-26 Apr-26 1, ,a6 1un-26 Year 1 Total 45 61690DRP5 244,000 0 0 0 0 5,843 0 0 0 0 0 5,747 0 11,590 46 3L30AW024 300000 0 0 0 0 0 6,000 0 0 0 0 0 6,000 12,000 47 05612LFD9 244,000 0 0 0 0 0 4,955 0 0 0 0 0 4,927 9,882 48 8562884U8 244,000 0 0 0 0 0 5,260 0 0 0 0 0 5,232 10,492 49 61776NTK9 244,000 0 0 0 0 0 5,199 0 0 0 0 0 5,171 10,370 50 919853QL18 244,000 0 0 0 0 0 5,077 0 0 0 0 0 5,049 10,126 5191282C111(0 500,000 0 0 0 0 0 10.000 0 0 0 0 0 10.000 20,000 52 3133EPA47 1,009,909 0 0 0 0 24,375 0 0 0 0 0 24,375 0 48,750 53 3130AFF31,0 300,000 0 0 0 0 4,675 0 0 0 0 0 4,875 0 9,750 54 91282CKP5 2,000,090 0 0 0 46,250 0 0 0 0 0 46,250 0 0 92,500 •
56 073718W0 244,000 0 0 0 0 5,720 0 0 0 0 0 5,626 0 11,346 57 91282CEV9 4,000,000 0 0 0 0 0 65,000 0 0 0 0 0 65,000 130,000 58 91282CFJ5 950,000 0 14,844 0 0 0 0 0 14,844 6 0 0 0 29,688 59 912820631 1,500,000 0 0 0 0 0 29,063 0 0 C 0 0 29,063 58,126 60 7611644B3 1,600,000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G 0 0 0 0
u1 92825CAM3' 103G.GOO 0 C. 0 10,250 0 C 0 0 - -
62 313aH1(1.':4' 1.000,000 0 6 0 0 21,933 G 0 li
[TOTAL 41.634,877 2,840,339 4166,115 34,1184 64135 821i408 229,980 962,216 117,004 1,199,882 551,183 455,391 4,534,389 13,983,006 ' rallahie curreml',' not I,k eh, ralLed See Cash -Flaws graph above "Recognizing Lrfrerihood of Cow for currErrrpfaJecred[ushflows 6 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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Maturity Distribution
6.6%
0-3n.
1.8%
3 -firno
17.4%
6- 12mo
14_9%
1-2Tr
22 0%
7•3yr
14.5%
3 -4Yr
22.7%
4 . S.rr
00%
5 - 1-0
0 0%
C.er ; r
Portfolio Details -Sorted by Maturity
# CUSIP/sec-ID Sec Detc 1
0 Total Liquid Balances
1 91262C1Y3 TR(AS NTS
Weieht Par Value Coupon' Settle De Mat Ot Nat Cali 6t Rating `:' TTM " YTW'a Duration
35.1% 22.468,355
3.1% 2,000,040 3.000 7/9/2024 7/15/2025 AAA 4.94 4.94 0.04 7/15/2025 2 912820687 T 1.294 750,000 0.250 2/28/2023 7/31/2025 AAA 1-20 1.20 0.08 7/3 12MS 3 3135000603 FED(1ATL MTG ASSN SER BENCHM 1.2% 750,000 0.500 8/1/2024 11/7/2025 AA. 4.63 4.63 0.35 11/7/2025 4 43815GAC3 HONDA AUTO RECOWNR SER 2021-4 0.0% 2,815 0.880 2/28/2023 1/21/2026 AAA 0.89 0.89 0.56 1/2.1/2026 5 9128208H3 T 1.4% 994,000 0.375 2/28)2023 1/31/2026 AAA 0.85 0.85 0.57 1/31/2026 6 649851DC2 NEW YORK ST URBAN DEV CORP 5 0.2% 150,000 1.310 2/28/2023 3/15/2026 NR 1-31 1.31 0.69 3/15/2026 7 91282C1317 T 1.6% 0.015,000 0.750 2/28/2023 3)31/7026 434 1-07 1.07 0.73 3{31/2026 8 9008206900 T 0.8% 490.000 0.750 2/28/2023 4/30/2026 AAA 058 0.58 0.82 4{30/2026 9 04636NAA1 ASTRA7ENECA FINANCE LLC NOTE 0.1% 80,000 1.200 2/28/2023 5/28/2026 4)28/2026 A. 1.17 1.17 0.90 Anytime 5/28/2026 10 91282CCF6 T 0.5% 300.000 0.750 2/28/2023 5/31/2026 AAA 0.82 0.82 0.90 5{31/2026 11 3130615T3 FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS BOND 6.2% 4,000,000 4.875 5/17/2024 6/12/2026 AA. 4.76 4.76 0 92 6/12/2026 12 345286AC2 FORD CRAUTO OWN TRSER 2022-A 0,0% 2,655 I.290 2/28/2023 6/15/2026 AAA 1.29 1.29 0 95 6/15/2026 13 14317DAC4 CARMAX AUTO OWN TR SER 2021-3 0.0% 1.869 0.550 2/28/2023 6/15/2026 AAA 056 0.56 0.95 6/15/2026 14 91282CC18 TREAS SER AA-202 0.5% 300,000 0.675 2/28/2023 6/30/2026 AAA 3-11 3.11 6_98 6{30/2026 15 544647FC9 105 ANGELES CALIF 12141501 DI 0.159 50,000 1.455 2/28/2023 7{1/2026 NR 1.46 1.46 0-97 7/1/2026 16 912820)14.46 TREAS SER AC1-202 2.7% 1,700,000 4.500 7/9/2024 7/15/2026 AAA 456 4.56 0-99 7/15/2026 17 9128282A7 1 0.3% 200,000 1.500 2/28/2023 8/15/2026 AAA 337 3.37 1-09 8{15/2026 18 06602RA03 BMW VEHICLE OWOIERTRSE# 7022-A 0.0% 10,030 3.210 2/28{2023 8/25/2026 AAA 321 3.21 1-12 8{25/2026 19 02665W621 AMERICAN HONDA EIN CORP SER 0.2% 125,000 1.300 2/28/2023 9/9/2026 7/24/2025 A- 1.72 1.72 1-17 Anytime 9/9/2026 20 362554AC1 GM FIN CONS AUTO IIECSER 2021-4 0.0% 2355 0.680 2/28/2023 9/16/2026 AAA 0.68 0.66 1.20 9{16/2026 21 98163i(AC6 WORLD ChM' AUTO RFC SER 7021. 2 0.07f 1.930 4.810 2/28/2023 10/15/2025 AAA 0.81 0.81 1.28 10{15/2026 22448977400 HYUNDAI AUTO REC TRSER 2022-A 0.0% 13,934 2-220 2/28/2023 10/15/2026 AAA 2.22 2.22 1-26 10{15/2026 23 91282C003 T 0.9% 575.000 1.125 2/28/2023 10/31/2026 AAA 2.43 243 1-30 10/31/2026 24 025816CM9 AMERICAN EXPRESS CO NOTE 0.2% 125,000 1-650 2/28/2023 11/4/2026 10/4/2026 A- 1.85 1-85 1-32 Anytime 11/4/2026 25 91282C0K4 TREAS 1475 0.459 250.000 1.250 2/28/2023 11/30/2026 AAA 1.17 1.17 138 11/30/2026 26 24422EWA3 JOHN DEERE CAPITAL CORPORATIO 0_1% 75,000 1.700 2/28/2023 1/11/2027 A 1.85 1.85 1 49 1/11/2027 2787612E0M7 TARGET CORP NOTE CAUL 0.2% 310,000 1.950 2/28/2023 1/15/2027 12/15/2026 A 1.91 1_91 150 Anytime 1{15/2027 28 0640ER8A4 BANK NEW YORKMELLONCORP SER J 0.2% 100.000 2.050 2/28/2023 1/26/2027 12124/2026 A 2.02 2-02 153 Anytime 146/2027 29 45920040M2 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS M 0.2% 135,000 2.200 2/28/2023 2/9/2027 1/9/2027 A- 2.53 2.53 1.56 Anytime 2/9/2027 30 912828V98 T 1.0% 650,000 2.250 2/28/2023 2/15/2027 AAA 2.95 2.95 156 2/15/2027 Estimated
Estimated
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Portfolio Details • Sorted by Maturity
31 362585AC5
32 438516CE4
33 31338P4U6
34 14318MAD1
35 665859AW4
36 912828X68
33 91324PEG3
38 254683c47
39 45151413E95
40 91282132R0
41 91282C4H4
42 931142E57
43 912820GH8
44 91282CGP0
45 61690DRP5
46 3130AWC24
47 05612LF09
48 856288B1/8
49 617761019
50 9198530.U5
51 91282CHK0
52 3133EPA47
53 3130AFFX0
54 91282CKP5
55 3133ETG14.7
S6 -07371BW0
57 91282CEV9
58 91282C/15
59 9128206E41
60 76116F4.83
61 92826CAM4
62 3134HBOVi4
GM FIN CONS AUTREC SER 2022-2
HONEYWELL INTL INC NOTE CALL
FFCB
CARMAX AUTO OWNER SER 2022-3
NORTHERN TR CORP NOTE
TRUSSER C-2027
UHITFDHEALTH GROUP 1NC NOTE
DISCOVER CARD DIE NTSER 2922-2
INTEL CORP NOTE CALL
T
TREAS SER P-2027
WALMART INC NOTE CALL
TREAS SER U-2028
T
MORGAN STANLEY' BK N ACD
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS
BMW BANK CO 0TF DEP
STATE BANK I NDIA CD CTF DEP
MS PVT BK NATI ASSN CD CIF DEP
VALLEY NATL 8K CD CIF DEP
TREAS 5ER AA-202
FFCB
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 4973
TREAS S£R Y-7029
FFCB
XDBK PIANO TEX CD
TREAS. SER 1441-2029
TREAS. SER P•2029
TREAS 5ER T-2029
RFCSP
VISAIHC NOTE CALL
FHLMC
0.0%
0.2%
1.8%[
0_1%
0_1%
0.8%
0.1%
0.2%
0.2%
6.7%
0.3%
0.2%
1.4%
3.1%
0.4%
0.5%
0-4%
04%
O.4%
0.4%
0.036
1.6%
0.5%
3-1%
3.1%
9.4%
6.2%
1.5%
2.39 1.6%
1.6%
1.6%
12,846
100,090
1.150,090
52,394
90,000
510.000
69,800
125,000
130,009
4,300.000
175,000
150,090
900,009
2,000,090
244,000
300000
244,000
244,000
244,000
244,000
500,000
1,000,090
300,000
2,000,090
2,000,000
244,000
4,000,000
950,000
1,500,000
1000,000
i 000,000
1,000.000
3.100
1-100
4.335
3.930
4.000
2.375
3.700
3.320
3.750
2.250
0.500
3.950
3.500
4.000
4.750
4.009
4.050
4.300
4.250
4.150
4.000
4-875
3.250
4_625
4.739
4_650
3.250
3_125
3.875
9060
2.050
4-200
2/28/2023
2/28/2023
6/12/2025
2{28/2023
2/28/2023
2/28/2023
2/28/2023
2/28/2023
2/2812023
7/9/2024
2/28/2623
2/28/2023
1/19/2024
1130/2024
5)39/2024
2113/2924 6/9/2028
6/1312925 6/13/2028
6/1612025 6/1612029
6/18/2025 6120/2029
6/17/2025 6/20/2028
3/13/2024 6130/2029
6/12/2025 11/1/2028
2/13/2024 11(16/2028
5/15/2025 4/30/2029
5/15/2025 5/14/2029
6/5/2024 5/30/2029
10125/2024 6/30/2029
11/21/2924 8/31/2029
2/5/2025 12/31/2029
5115/2025 1/15/2030
4/3012025 4/15/2030
5/15/2025 5/20/2030
2/1612027
3/112023
31812027
4/15/2027
5/10/2027
5/15/2017
5/15/2027
5/17/2027
81512027
8/1512027
8/31/2027
9/9/2027
1{3112028
2/2912028
5/36/2028
AAA
A
AA+
AAA
4/10/2027 A
AA+
4/15/2027 7
AAA
7/512021 B88
AAA
AAA
819/2027 AA
AA*
AAA
NR
AA*
NR
NR
NR
NR
AAA
AA*
AAr
AA*
8/1412025 AA*
NR
AAA
AAA
AA+
AA+
1/15/2030 73-
5/20/2026 AA+
2/112027
3.11 3.11 1.58 2/16/2027
2.33 2.33 1-64 Anytime 3/1/2027
3.85 3.85 1.60 3/8/2027
3.97 3.97 2.71 4/15/2027
3.75 3.74 1.77 Anytime 5/10/2027
3.46 3.46 1.81 5/15/2027
3.56 3.56 1.79 Anytime 5/15/2027
3.32 3_32 1.81 5/17/2027
3.32 3.72 1.97 Anytime 8/512077
4.41 4.41 2.03 8/1512027
3.53 393 2.12 813112027
3.41 3-91 2.06 Anytime 9/9/2027
4_04 4.04 2.41 1131/2028
4.14 4.14 2.48 2/2912028
4.35 4.75 2.69 5/3012028
4.18 4.18 2.75 6/9/2028
4.95 4.05 2.35 6/13/202E1
4.30 4.30 2.35 6/16/2028
4.25 4.25 2.36 6/20/2028
4.15 4.15 1.37 6120/2029
4.17 4.17 2.81 6/30/20213
388 3.88 3.04 11/1120213
4_08 4.08 3.15 11/16/2028
3.98 3.98 3-47 4/30/2029
4.73 4.73 0-12 Anytime 31 8/14/2025
4.65 4.65 3-54 5/30/2029
3.98 3.9$ 3-31 6/30/2029
4.23 4.23 382 8/31/2029
4.30 4.30 4.10 12/31/2029
4.25 4.25 4A5 1115/2030
4.12 4.12 4.52 Anytime 4/15/2030
4.30 4.30 4.35 Annually (24J 5/20/2030
TOTAL and AVERAGES
100.D% 64,103,232 3.43 yrs 2.14 yrs 3.89 3.89 2.10
• semi -Annual interest payment
•• Yields calculated using cost price, at settlement date • • • Ratings Shown Are, Lowest Rating m S&P format, NR AGY = Hon -Rased U S. Ge, er.rnent Agency 8 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
Report Date: 6/49/2025
CITY OF
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: August 11, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Grant Malinowski, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Fire Department Battalion Chief Vehicle
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Item No.
6 1. Approve the procurement of a 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty Pickup in the amount of S64.072 to Downtown Ford of Sacramento; and
2. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any necessary agreements to carryout Council direction.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
A second Battalion Chief will be added to the Yucaipa Fire Department (YFD) staffing for FY26, this newly created position requires a command vehicle. The cost of the vehicle is included in the adopted FY26 Budget. The vehicle has been competitively bid through State of California Department of General Service Contract 1-22-23-20F.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the command vehicle described in recommendation #1 is included in the adopted FY26 Budget in the Public Safety Fund.
Attachment(s):
1. Downtown Ford Sacramento Quote
Approved by:
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99 DOWNTOWN
SACRAMENTO ASW071525-1620
525 N16TH STREET, SACRAMENTO, CA 95811
PHONE: 916-299-3529
f Customer
Name GRANT MALINOWSKI - CITY OF YUCAIPA FIRE
Address 34259 WILDWOOD CANYON RD
City YUCAIPA State CA Zip 92399
Phone
J
Qty Description
1 2025 FORD F250 SUPERCAB PICKUP 4X4 8' BED
STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONTRACT: 1-22-23-20F
CLIN: 36
EXTERIOR COLOR: ZI - OXFORD WHITE
OPTIONS
PRICING BELOW SUBJECT TO CHANGE
1 X4M -4.30 ELECTRONIC LOCK REAR AXLE
1 43C - 110V / 400W OUTLET
1 TBM - ALL TERRAIN TIRES
1 17X - FX4 OFF ROAD PACKAGE
1 67H - HD SERVICE SUSPENSION
1 18B - RUNNING BOARDS
1 86M - DUAL BATTERY
1 67B - DUAL EXTRA HEAVY DUTY ALTERNATOR
1 96D - XL DRIVER ASSIST PACKAGE
1 858 - SPRAY -IN BEDLINER
1 ULTRA QUOTE # 62392 - LEER 100RCC
1 CKE - EXTRA KEY WI KEY FOB
1 DOC FEE
SALES TAX CALCULATED AT: 8.750%
BASED ON REGISTRATION ADDRESS
Payment Details
Cash
Q Check
a Credit Card
Name
CC #
Expires
QUOTE
'GATE 7/1512025
SALES REP AARON
PHONE 916-929-0577
FOB SACRAMENTO
J
Unit Price
$48.792.00
$434.00
$176.00
$165.00
$550.00
$126.00
$446.00
$210.00
$115.00
$730.00
$625.00
$5,236.00
$299.00
$85.00
TOTAL
$48,792.00
$434.00
$175.00
$165.00
$550.00
$126.00
$446.00
$210.00
$115.00
$730.00
$625.00
$5,235.00
$299.00
$85.00
SubTotal $57,989.00
DELIVERY $1,000.00
SALES TAX
CA Tire Tax
TOTAL
Office Use Only
$500 DISCOUNT WITH PAYMENT IN 20 DAYS
$5,074.04
$8.75
$64,071.79
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Item No.
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: August 11, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Grant Malinowski, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: CAL FIRE Wildland Protection Reimbursement Agreement for FY26 7 RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
1. Approve an annual Wildland Protection Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Yucaipa and CAL FIRE in the amount of $111,280; and
2. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement and act as the representative for the City of Yucaipa.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The City of Yucaipa (City) has thousands of acres of wildland and wildland-urban interface that are in High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (Zones). The City is fiscally responsible for wildland fire suppression in these Zones otherwise known as "Local Responsibility Area" (LRA). The LRA is adjacent to wildland property that the State of California is fiscally responsible for and is known as the State Responsibility Area (SRA). A Wildland Protection Reimbursement Agreement (WPRA) with CAL FIRE would provide an approximate 2,002-acre buffer of protection in these adjoining areas. The proposed area would be treated as if it were State wildlands and therefore become the complete fiscal responsibility of CAL FIRE for the entire duration of any wildland incident. This includes response and access to all State -ordered resources such as air attack, air tankers, helicopters, bull dozers, hand crews, fire engines, fire personnel, Incident Management Teams, and associated logistical costs such as equipment repairs, feeding, lodging, facility rentals, fuel, etc. The potential cost to the City for any significant wildland fire in the LRA could easily exceed $1,000,000. A WPRA with CAL FIRE is recommended at a cost of $111,280 to protect the City financially from significant wildland incidents.
The City experiences multiple fire starts and incidents annually within the WPRA area. As seen with the recent Line Fire, the potential for large and destructive wildfires to impact our city is imminent, having a full CAL FIRE dispatch including aircraft and specialized wildland firefighting resources the 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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City does not have is essential to keep the fires controlled as quickly as possible. Other major incidents that have impacted the City include the 2023, 90-acre Nice Fire, which had an estimated total cost of $628,888, and the 2020 El Dorado and Apple Fires. Other cities in the neighboring area also have WPRA agreements including Redlands, Calimesa, Loma Linda, Chino, Chino Hills, Rancho Cucamonga and Colton.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost described in recommendation 1 is included in the Public Safety Fund of the adopted FY26 Budget.
Attachment(s):
1. CAL FIRE Wildland Protection Reimbursement Agreement
2. CAL FIRE Wildland Protection Reimbursement Agreement — Signature Page Approved by Ja,ro-��a-�
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ATTACHMENT 1
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA—NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY
Gavin Newsom. Governor
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
P.O. Box 944246
SACRAMENTO, CA 94244-2460
(916) 653-7772
VVebsite eww.6re.ca.gov
May 2, 2025
Grant Malinowski
34259 Wildwood Canyon Rd.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Chief Malinowski:
Please find the following documents enclosed:
• (1) Full LG-W Agreement (Courtesy Copy) - between the City of Yucaipa and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for Wildland Services during the fiscal years of 2025 through 2026. • (1) LG-W Agreement Signature Page Please return dated with the wet/ docusigned (scanned) signatures. (See email address below) Additional document required:
• Resolution Agreement approved by the board. Please return dated with the wet/docusigned (scanned) signatures. (See email address below) • Letter of Intent Signed by your designated official. Please return dated with the wet/docusigned (scanned) signatures. (See email address below) The Resolution must be signed by the same person signing the LG-W Agreement.
Once the signature page and resolution agreement have been signed, please scan and email them to me at alison.hesterlyAfire.ca.gov
will then forward the completed package to Cooperative Fire in Sacramento. Please do not mail a copy to Sacramento.
Feel free to contact me at 760-442-2594 or via email if you have any questions and/or concerns.
Respectfully,
4ge:deeit. Filedtz,*
Alison Hesterly
Battalion 3511
"1 F 1?ii Y)914s6:1Alcchfl4re Protection serves and safeguards the people and protects the property and resources of Cay . "
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COOPERATIVE FIRE PROGRAMS
LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA WILDLAND PROTECTION
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
LG-W REV 8/2024
AGREEMENT NUMBER
3CA07224
REGISTRATION NUMBER:
1. This Agreement is entered into between the State Agency and the Local Agency named below:
STATE AGENCY'S NAME
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection — (CAL FIRE)
LOCAL AGENCY'S NAME
City of Yucaipa
2. The term of this Agreement is:
July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
3. The maximum amount of this Agreement is:
$ 111,279.94 One Hundred Eleven Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Nine Dollars and Ninety Four Cents
4. The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following exhibits which are by this reference made a part of the Agreement.
Exhibit A — Scope of Work — Includes page 2 (contact page) in count for Exhibit A 2 pages Exhibit B — Budget Detail and Payment Provisions 2 pages Exhibit C* — General Terms and Conditions; DGS GTC Version: 02/2025 0 pages Exhibit D — Special Terms and Conditions (Attached hereto as part of this Agreement) 1 pages Exhibit E — Additional Provisions 6 pages
*Items shown with an Asterisk (), are hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this Agreement as if attached hereto.
General Terms and Conditions can be viewed at: http://wwa.dgs.ca.govlols IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto.
LOCAL AGENCY
LOCAL AGENCY'S NAME
City of Yucaipa
8Y (Authorized Signature)
DATE SIGNED(Do not type)
PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING
ADDRESS
34272 Yucaipa BI. Yucaipa, CA 92399
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AGENCY NAME
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
BY (Authorized Signature)
.L�
DATE SIGNED(Do not type)
PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING
Matthew Sully, Deputy Director, Cooperative Fire Protection ADDRESS P.O. Box 944246, Sacramento, CA 94244-2460
California Department of General
Services Use Only
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Contractor Name: City of Yucaipa
Contract No: 3CA07224
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EXHIBIT A
COOPERATIVE FIRE PROGRAMS
AGREEMENT FOR PROTECTION OF WILDLANDS WITHIN LOCAL AGENCY RESPONSIBILITY AREA
1. The project representatives during the term of this Agreement will be:
CAL FIRE Unit Chief: Local Agency: City of Yucaipa
Name: Shane Littlefield Name: Jennifer Crawford
Phone: 909-881-6900 Phone: 909-797-2489
Fax: 909-881-6969 Fax: 909-790-9203
All required correspondence shall be sent through U.S. Postal Service by certified mail and directed to:
CAL FIRE Unit Chief: Shane Littlefield Local Agency: City of Yucaipa Section/Unit: San Bernardino-Inyo- Section/Unit:
Mono
Attention: Alison Hesterly Attention: Jennifer Crawford Address: 3800 N. Sierra Way Address: 34272 Yucaipa BI.
San Bernardino, CA Yucaipa, CA 92399
92405
Phone: 909-881-6900 Phone: 909-797-2489
Fax: 909-881-6900 Fax: 909-790-9203
Send an additional copy of all correspondence to:
CAL FIRE
Cooperative Fire Services
P.O. Box 944246
Sacramento, CA 94244-2460
2. AUTHORIZATION
This Agreement is entered into this lst day of July, 2025, by and between the State of California, hereinafter called STATE and City of Yucaipa, County of San Bernardino, State of California, hereinafter called Local Agency through its duly authorized officers. As used herein, Director shall mean Director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). Where the standard clauses for example in Exhibit C, use the word "Contractor" that word shall mean LOCAL AGENCY as LOCAL AGENCY is used in this Agreement.
Section 4142 of the Public Resources Code provides that the Director may enter into cooperative Agreements with local jurisdictions for the purpose of providing wildland fire protection.
3. SCOPE OF WORK
LOCAL AGENCY has the responsibility for protection of life, property, and wildland areas comprising 2,002 acres of land as indicated on the map included under Exhibit E and desires to contract with the STATE to provide wildland fire protection to said area. 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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STATE has the ability to provide wildland fire protection for said area, of the type and degree, which it now provides on adjacent State Responsibility Areas.
4. SERVICES BY STATE
A. STATE shall provide wildland fire protection for the areas defined in the above section.
B. For those areas, which are adjacent to State Responsibility Area, STATE will provide wildland fire protection at the same level of service it now provides on adjacent State Responsibility Area.
C. For those areas (islands), which are not adjacent to State Responsibility Area, the wildland fire protection provided by the STATE will be limited to those resources identified in the preplanned wildland response for the respective area. Any resources beyond those specified in the preplanned wildland response are assistance by hire and the financial responsibility of the
LOCAL AGENCY,
5. ADMINISTRATION
A. LOCAL AGENCY agrees that STATE may dispatch fire protection resources available under this Agreement to other areas of the state when needed at the sole discretion of STATE.
B. STATE response will be subject to availability of resources.
C. Incident Management within the contract area shall conform to current Incident Command System criteria for Unified Command.
D. STATE and LOCAL AGENCY shall, through established dispatch procedures, immediately notify each other of any fire incident within the contract area.
6. MUTUAL AID
LOCAL AGENCY shall provide mutual aid response into the contract area for wildfires. Structural fire protection remains the jurisdictional and financial responsibility of LOCAL AGENCY.
7. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement contains the whole Agreement between the parties. It cancels and supersedes any previous Agreement for the same or similar services.
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Contractor Name: City of Yucaipa
Contract No: 3CA07224
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EXHIBIT B
BUDGET DETAIL, INVOICING, PAYMENT AND RECONCILIATION
1. Invoicing and Payment:
A. LOCAL AGENCY shall pay STATE for providing said protection at the rate of $50.18 per acre, plus an 10.77% administrative charge for a total of $111,279.94 upon presentation of an invoice by STATE. The rate per acre and administrative charge will be calculated by STATE prior to January 1, of each year and annually thereafter, for the succeeding fiscal year subject to approval by LOCAL AGENCY. This Agreement shall be amended each fiscal year to reflect new rates.
B. STATE shall provide thirty (30) day written notice to LOCAL AGENCY of the cost per acre and the administrative charge to be assessed for each subsequent fiscal year during the term of this Agreement; LOCAL AGENCY shall have thirty (30) days to approve said rate; if written approval is not received by STATE within said period, STATE's obligations hereunder shall terminate; LOCAL AGENCY shall be liable for all amounts due up to and including the date of such termination.
C. To minimize the need for reconciliation payment is expected in full after the LOCAL AGENCY receives the STATE invoice. Payments made by the LOCAL AGENCY will cover the protection rate per acre and the administrative charge for the protection services rendered by STATE and including any other costs as provided herein, giving credit for all payments made by LOCAL AGENCY and claiming the balance due to STATE, if any, or refunding to LOCAL AGENCY the amount of any overpayment.
2. Bucket Contingency Clause
A. If the LOCAL AGENCY's governing authority does not appropriate sufficient funds for the current year or any subsequent years covered under this Agreement, which results in an inability to pay the STATE for the services specified in this Agreement, the LOCAL AGENCY shall promptly notify the STATE and this Agreement will terminate pursuant to the notice periods required herein.
B. If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted by the LOCAL AGENCY for purposes of this program, the LOCAL AGENCY shall promptly notify the STATE, and the STATE shall have the option to either cancel this Agreement with no liability occurring to the STATE, or offer an agreement amendment to LOCAL AGENCY to reflect the reduced amount, pursuant to the notice terms herein
C. If the STATE Budget Act does not appropriate sufficient funds to provide the services for the current year or any subsequent years covered under this Agreement, which results in an inability to provide the services specified in this Agreement to the LOCAL AGENCY, the STATE shall promptly notify the LOCAL AGENCY, and this Agreement will terminate pursuant to the notice periods required herein.
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Contract No: 3CA07224
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D. If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted by the STATE Budget Act for purposes of this program, the STATE shall promptly notify the LOCAL AGENCY, and the LOCAL AGENCY shall have the option to either cancel this Agreement with no liability occurring to the LOCAL AGENCY, or offer an agreement amendment to LOCAL AGENCY to reflect the reduced services, pursuant to the notice terms herein.
E. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions in paragraphs A and B above, the LOCAL AGENCY shall remain responsible for payment for all services actually rendered by the STATE under this Agreement regardless of LOCAL AGENCY funding being reduced, deleted or not otherwise appropriated for this program. The LOCAL AGENCY shall promptly notify the STATE in writing of any budgetary changes that would impact this Agreement.
F. LOCAL AGENCY and STATE agree that this Budget Contingency Clause shall not relieve or excuse either party from its obligation(s) to provide timely notice as may be required elsewhere in this Agreement.
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Contractor Name: City of Yucaipa
Contract No: 3CA07224
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EXHIBIT D
SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Cancellation
Failure of either party to meet any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including non- payment of monies due hereunder, shall be cause for the termination of this Agreement; such termination shall become effective upon written receipt of 30 day notice of cancellation.
2. Audit
If the Agreement is over $10,000, the parties shall, in accordance with Government Code Section 10532, be subject to examination and audit of the State Auditor General for a period of three (3) years after final payment under the Agreement. Examination and audit shall be confined to those matters connected with performance of the Agreement including, but not limited to, cost of administering the Agreement The Contractor warrants by execution of this Agreement, that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this Agreement upon Agreement or understanding.
3. Operating Plan
Prior to April 1 of each year, STATE and LOCAL AGENCY shall establish a joint Operating Plan for the contract area, which shall be attached after Exhibit E. If LOCAL AGENCY received its structural fire protection from another local agency, the local agency providing the structural fire protection must be party to the Operating Plan,
4. Extension of Agreement
Unless there is written notice by LOCAL AGENCY to terminate this Agreement STATE shall extend this Agreement for a single one-year period from the original termination date. The cost of services provided by STATE during the extended period shall be based upon the rates published for the fiscal year in which the extended period falls had a new Agreement been entered into.
5. Modification
This Agreement may be amended at any time by written mutual consent of the parties hereto.
6. Indemnification
Each party, to the extent permitted by law, agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other party, its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged by the indemnifying party. 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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Contract No: 3CA07224
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EXHIBIT E
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
Attachments
® Budget Plan
® Topographic Map
® Operating Plan
❑ Annual Report
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Page #: 8
LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA (LRA) WILDLAND PROTECTION REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT Program Cost Account (PCA #) 39018
iIS IS THE BUDGET PLAN FOR THE LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA (LRA)
ILDLAND FIRE PROTECTION REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE "ATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY & FIRE PROTECTION (CAL FIRE) iD THE CITY/TOWN OF Yucaipa A LOCAL AGENCY
)R THE 2025/2026 FISCAL YEAR
AGREEMENT COST CALCULATIONS:
Number of Acres 2002
General Fund Reimbursement $ 19.69
Unit Budget $ 30.49
$ 39,419.38
$ 61,040.98
Sub -Total
Admin Rate
10.77%
$ 100,460.36
$ 10,819.58
Total Protection Cost $ 111,279.94
Comments Section:
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Fcdcral DPA
Local DPA
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Contract # 3CA07224
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YUCAIPA WILDLAND CONTRACT AREA OPERATIONAL PLAN
Between
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY and FIRE PROTECTION (CAL FIRE), San Bernardino Unit,
And
CITY OF YUCAIPA
Purpose
The purpose of this operating plan is to increase and/or enhance the fire ground operations within the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) San Bernardino Unit and the City of Yucaipa Wildland Contract area including mutual threat zones. This plan would allow responding agencies to pre -designate the Unified Ordering point, VHF Radio Frequencies, establishment of a Unified Command structure for wildland fires in the contract area.
Proposal
1. The proposed plan is to:
a. Suppress Wildland fires within the contract area and/or mutual threat zone.
2. Area involved:
a. See attached map, Yucaipa Wildland Contract area inclusive of mutual threat zones.
Procedures
1. Regardless of which agency Company Officer is on scene of the incident first, the first arriving Company Officer shall:
a. Assume command,
b. Establish jurisdiction,
c. Determine threats with potential,
d. Provide a report on conditions,
e. Formulate and effect a plan of action,
f. Prioritize control objectives,
g. Life, Property and Natural Resources,
h. Request additional resources as appropriate,
i. Establish the Unified Ordering Point.
2. The Unified Ordering Point shall be the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) San Bernardino Unit Emergency Command Center (BDCC).
3. Regardless of which agency Chief Officer is on scene of the incident first:
a. The first arriving Chief Officer will transition command from the initial attack incident commander.
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b. Announce and assume command.
c. Establish an Incident Command Post.
4. Wildland fires will be managed via Unified Command structure affording all agencies with jurisdictional responsibility to establish a common set of objectives and strategies.
5. Common communications shall be established utilizing the FIRESCOPE Statewide channel plan with the following VHF frequencies.
a. Command
i. Common command frequency assigned by the BDCC
b. Tactical
ii. Common tactical frequencies assigned by the BDCC
c. Air to Ground
iii. Common air to ground frequencies assigned by the BDCC d. Note: Califomia Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) San Bernardino Unit Emergency Command Center (BDCC) will make every effort to assign VHF frequencies utilizing the pre -designated frequency chart below.
VHF FREQUENCIES
BDU L1
151.4450
159.3900
BDU LOCAL 1
CDF Cl
151.3550
159.3000
CDF COMMAND 1
CDF C2
151.2650
159.3300
CDF COMMAND 2
CDF C3
151.3400
159.3450
CDF COMMAND 3
CDF T5
151.2500
151.2500
CDF TAC 5
CDF T8
151.3700
151.3700
CDF TAC 8
CDF AIG
151.2200
151.2200
CDF AIR TO GND NET
VFIRE22
154.2650
154.2650
VFIRE22
VFIRE23
154.2950
154.2950
VFIRE23
6. Wildland fires in jurisdictions outside of the Yucaipa Wildland Contract area that are deemed an imminent threat to the Yucaipa Wildland Contract area or mutual threat zone:
a. Immediate notification will be made to BDCC. BDCC will in turn notify Yucaipa Fire Department, coordinating with San Bernardino County Communications Center (XBOC).
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7. For Wildland fires originating in the Yucaipa Wildland Contract area or mutual threat zone, CAL FIRE will dispatch resources based on the Low, Medium or High dispatch levels, as well as by the closest resource concept. Additional resources may be responded based upon initial reports.
RESPONSE LEVELS
STATE RESOURCES
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
Engines
5 3
2 Dozers
1 1
-
Crews
2 1
-
Helicopter
2 1
-
Air Tanker
2 1
-
Air Attack
1 1
-
Prevention Officer
1 1
-
Battalion Chief
1 1
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Repair of Fire Suppression Damage
1. The nature of fire and other emergency activity work invites accidents, injuries, and general confusion. In addition, fire control forces may take actions that are reasonably necessary to control a fire or other emergency but which are damaging to property. Such actions will be considered reasonable and proper if good judgment is used by responsible personnel according to the conditions that exist at the time of the action. CAL FIRE is not obligated or authorized to make actual expenditures or efforts to repair or replace private property.
2. Advise those claimants who insist upon taking formal action to correspond with the Secretary, State Board of Control, P.D. Box 3035, 926 J Street, Suite 300, Sacramento, 5814. The claimant may be supplied by the Board of Control with a copy of form STD 275, entitled, Damage Claims Against the State of California.
Fire Information
1. Joint fire information dissemination as determined and approved by the Unified Incident Commanders.
General Procedures
1. Plan to he reviewed and updated as necessary prior to June 30`h A d m in istrativ a listings
1. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) San Bernardino Unit Headquarters 3800 N. Sierra Way San Bernardino, CA 92406. (909) 881-6900.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COOPERATIVE FIRE PROGRAMS
LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA WILDLAND PROTECTION
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
LG-W REV 8/2024
AGREEMENT NUMBER
3CA07224
REGLSTRATION NUMBER:
1. This Agreement is entered into between the State Agency and the Local Agency named below:
STATE AGENCY'S NAME
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection — (CAL FIRE)
LOCAL AGENCY'S NAME
City of Yucaipa
2. The term of this Agreement is:
July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
3. The maximum amount of this Agreement is:
$ 111,279.94 One Hundred Eleven Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Nine Dollars and Ninety Four Cents
4. The parties agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the following exhibits which are by this reference made a part of the Agreement.
Exhibit A — Scope of Work — Includes page 2 (contact page) in count for Exhibit A 2 pages Exhibit B — Budget Detail and Payment Provisions 2 pages Exhibit C* — General Terms and Conditions; DGS GTC Version: 02/2025 0 pages Exhibit D — Special Terms and Conditions (Attached hereto as part of this Agreement) 1 pages Exhibit E — Additional Provisions 6 pages
*Items shown with an Asterisk ('), are hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this Agreement as if attached hereto.
General Terms and Conditions can be viewed at: http:/I www.dgs.ca.govlols IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed by the parties hereto.
LOCAL AGENCY
LOCAL AGENCY'S NAME
City of Yucaipa
BY (Authorized Signature)
DATE SIGNED(Do not type)
PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING
ADDRESS
34272 Yucaipa SI. Yucaipa, CA 92399
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
AGENCY NAME
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
BY (Authorized Signature)
DATE SIGNED(Do not type)
PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING
Matthew Sully, Deputy Director, Cooperative Fire Protection ADDRESS P.O. Box 944246, Sacramento, CA 94244-2460
California Department of Genera!
Services Use Only
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CITY OF
DATE: August 11, 2025
TO:
AGENDA REPORT
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Item No.
8 FROM: Fermin Preciado, Director of Development Services/City Engineer Scott Washburn, Deputy Director of Public Works
Todd Gutjahr, Public Works Analyst
SUBJECT: Contract Amendment No. 1 with Econolite Systems - Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repair Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council authorize Contract Amendment No. 1 with Econolite Systems (Econolite) for Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repair Services in the amount of $20,000.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
On June 24, 2024, the City Council approved and authorized a contract with Econolite for Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repair Services, totaling $150,000 per year for FY25, FY26, and FY27. This contract includes provisions for operations and maintenance services, as well as emergency repair services for the City's traffic signal systems.
In June of 2025, Econolite was required to perform emergency repair services and replacement of a pedestrian activated flashing crosswalk traffic signal system at the intersection of Yucaipa Boulevard and 2nd Street, which was damaged in a traffic collision. Repair costs were approximately $20,200.
Staff will coordinate with the Yucaipa Police Department and the City Attorney's office to seek reimbursement from the responsible party for the repair and replacement costs.
These emergency repair services caused the contract amount to be exceeded. Accordingly. staff is requesting authorization to execute Amendment No. 1.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No budget adjustment is being requested as the existing FY25 Budget is sufficient. Additionally, if reimbursement attempts are successful, revenue will be recognized up to the $20,200 incurred.
Attachment:
1. Amendment No. 1 — Econolite Systems
Approved by:
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROVIDE ON -CALL TRAFFIC SIGNAL
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES
THIS AMENDMENT, made and entered into this I It° day of August 2025, by and between Econoite Sytems, hereinafter called "CONSULTANT," and City of Yucaipa, a municipal corporation, hereinafter called "City."
NOW, THEREFORE, CONSULTANT and CITY mutually agree as follows:
Subject to the terms and conditions of the original agreement dated June 24, 2024, between the subject CONSULTANT and the City of Yucaipa, Amendment No. 1 to the original agreement for FY25 shall be as follows for the additional contract services.
Original Agreement Amount (Maintenance/Operations/Repair Services) Amendment No. 1 (Repair Services)
$150,000.00
S 20,000.00
Revised Agreement Amount S170,000.00
CITY Fee and Payment Thereof
The CITY will pay the CONSULTANT for services rendered, based on the industry standard "Schedule of Rates" agreed upon by both parties for FY25, in the total amount NOT TO EXCEED $170,000 for the work required to complete On -Call Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repair Services in the City of Yucaipa.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement on the 1 it" day of August 2025.
Econolite Systems City of Yucaipa
Date Authorized Agent for City Date
Jennifer Crawford
Interim City Manager
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Item No.
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: August 11, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Fermin Preciado, Director of Development Services/City Engineer Landon Kern, Assistant City Engineer Le'
Daniel Meisenbach, Construction Engineer Lk- � p M .
9 SUBJECT: Acceptance of Contract Work — FY24/25 Pavement Rehabilitation Program, AC Berm Program, and Patching Program — Project No. 11227
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
1) Accept the contract work completed by Matich Corporation in the amount of $2,096,225 for the FY24/25 Pavement Rehabilitation Program, AC Berm Program, and Patching Program — Project No. 11227 (Project); and
2) Authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Project; and 3) Accept the as -built documents for the Project.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
On May 13, 2024, the City Council approved the FY24/25 Pavement Management Program (PMP), which included the recommended pavement maintenance and rehabilitation projects to be completed with the FY24/25 Pavement Rehabilitation, AC Berm Program and Patching Program (Project). The approval of the PMP also included approval of other PMP sub -programs such as the Concrete, On -call Asphalt Repair and Microsurface programs. The approval and implementation of the PMP sub- programs are aimed at repairing, repaving and extending the service life of various transportation facilities maintained by the City in alignment with the adopted 2024 City Council goal to improve road maintenance.
After going through the public competitive bid process, on April 14, 2025, the City Council awarded a contract to Matich Corporation in the amount of $2,069,922 to complete the Project. The City Council also approved a contract contingency amount of $200,000 for a total construction contract budget in the amount of $2,269,922. With the completion of a Yucaipa Valley Water District (YVWD) water main replacement project on Crestview Drive, Crestview Court and Sutter Avenue, , City staff met with YVWD regarding the pavement repair requirements and developed a paving agreement consistent with past coordination efforts,. The paving agreement was aimed to address YVWD required pavement repairs, while simultaneously extending the overall life of these two roadways in a cost effective and timely manner. The paving agreement was approved by the City Council with the award of 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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contract on April 10, 2025, including the YVWD contribution of $57,714 in funding for their fair share contribution towards the pavement repairs on these three street segments.
Staff inspections were performed during construction and upon completion to ensure that the work was completed in accordance with the plans and contract specifications. The contract work has been completed for a total cost of $2,096,225, which is $173,697 under the authorized construction contract budget for the Project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommendations do not result in a fiscal impact.
Attachments:
1. Notice of Completion --- Project No. 11227
2. As -Built Documents - List of streets completed
Approved by:
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
City of Yucaipa
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
City Clerk
City of Yucaipa
34272 Yucaipa Blvd.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Recording Fee $0 SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE Government Code 6103
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 9204 of the Civil Code of the State of California, NOTICE I5 HEREBY GIVEN that work on the certain project known as:
FY24/25 PAVEMENT REHABILIATION PROGRAM AND PATCHING
PROGRAM
PROJECT NO. 11227
for the City of Yucaipa was completed and accepted by the City of Yucaipa on the 11 th day of August 2025.
The said work was performed by Matich Corp of Highland, CA in accordance with the terms of the written agreement dated the 14th day of April 2025.
Dated August 11t" , 2025.
CITY OF YUCAIPA, a Municipal Corporation, Owner
34272 Yucaipa Blvd, Yucaipa, CA 92399
Fermin G. Preciado, Director of Development Services/City Engineer A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document, to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of the document.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
Subscribed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on this 11t" day of August 2025, by Fermin G. Preciado, proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) who appeared before me.
Date
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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List of Streets completed with the
2024/2025 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM AND PATCHING PROGRAM - PROJECT NO. 11227
PULVERIZE 8-9" AND PLACE 4" — Arterial Streets
Segment
From
To
Area (SF)
Avenue D
16th Street
15' Street
55,476
Avenue D
2"d Street
California Street
51,948
Avenue D
2" Street
1" St
275 LF
AC Berm
COLD MILL 4" AND PLACE 4" — Arterial Streets
Segment
From
To
Area (SF)
Oak Glen Road
Avenue E
Colorado Street
176,850
COLD MILL 2" AND PLACE 2 1/2" — Arterial Streets
Segment
From
To
Area (SF)
16th Street
Dunlap Blvd
Avenue E
62,190
16th Street
Avenue D
Yucaipa Boulevard
41.004
16" Street
Dunlap Blvd
Ave E
483 LF AC
Berm
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PULVERIZE 8-9" AND PAVE 4" — Local
Segment
From
To
Area
(SF)
Ravencrest Court
West End
East End
29,000
Crestview Dr
Douglas St
Sutter Ave
23,000
Sutter Ave
Crestview Drive
Yucaipa Boulevard
25,400
Crestview Ct
Douglas St
Sout End
9,700
COLD MILL 2" AND PLACE 2 112" - Local Streets
Segment
From
To
Area
(SF)
Leith Way (alley)
Bella Vista Dr
California Street
11,620
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AGENDA REPORT
DATE: August 11, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jennifer Crawford, Interim City Manger
SUBJECT: Oppose AB 339 (Ortega) Contracting Services
Item No. 10
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council oppose AB 339 and authorize the Mayor to issue a letter in opposition and take other actions that may be necessary to represent the City Council's position.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The state legislature returns to session on August 18`11, and it will have until September 126 to pass bills and send them along for the Governor's signature. When it reconvenes, the legislature will consider a bill that will impair the City of Yucaipa's ability to provide effective and efficient service to its residents.
AB 339 (Ortega) —Contracting Services
Existing law authorizes cities to contract with any specially trained and experienced person, firm, or corporation for special services and advice in financial, economic, accounting, engineering, legal, or administrative matters.
This bill requires the public agency to give the recognized union no less than 60 days' written notice before issuing a request for proposals, request for quotes, or renewing or extending an existing contract, to perform services that are within the scope of work of the job classifications represented by the recognized employee organization.
The author argues that this bill will prevent public agencies from using the RFP/RFQ process to bypass noticing requirements to negotiate with unions when the work being contracted out may impact their members. However, opponents argue that this bill is impractical, unworkable, and a threat to the timely and efficient delivery of municipal services.
The City of Yucaipa relies on contractors to provide a range of administrative and public works services. In addition, the City often uses contractors to temporarily fill recently vacant positions to provide a continuity of service while formal recruitment to fill that position is in process. This bill would impose additional bureaucratic requirements that could disrupt City operations. The extended timelines and procedural hurdles would negatively affect the City's ability to deliver timely and effective services to the community.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
Attachment(s):
1. AB 339 current bill language
2. Draft opposition letter
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AMENDED IN SENATE JULY 15, 2025
AMENDED IN SENATE JUNE 18, 2025
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY MAY 23, 2025
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE-2025-26 REGULAR SESSION
ASSEMBLY BILL No. 339
Introduced by Assembly Member Ortega
January 28, 2025
An act to add Section 3504.1 to the Government Code, relating to public employment.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 339, as amended, Ortega. Local public employee organizations:
notice requirements.
Existing law, the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, contains various provisions that govern collective bargaining of local represented employees and delegates jurisdiction to the Public Employment Relations Board to resolve disputes and enforce the statutory duties and rights of local public agency employers and employees. Existing law requires the governing body of a public agency to meet and confer in good faith regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment with representatives of recognized employee organizations.
Existing law requires the governing body of a public agency, and boards and commissions designated by law or by the governing body, to give reasonable written notice, except in cases of emergency, as specified, to each recognized employee organization affected of any ordinance, rule, resolution, or regulation directly relating to matters within the scope of representation proposed to be adopted by the governing body or the designated boards and commissions. 96 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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AB339 —2—
This bill would require the governing body of a public agency, and boards and commissions designated by law or by the governing body of a public agency, to give the recognized employee organization no less than 60 days' written notice before issuing a request for proposals, request for quotes, or renewing or extending an existing contract to perform services that are within the scope of work of the job classifications represented by the recognized employe
organization, subject to certain exceptions. The bill would require the notice to include specified information, including the anticipated duration of the contract. The bill would also require the public agency, if an emergency or other exigent circumstance prevents the public agency from providing the written notice described above, to provide as much advance notice as is practicable under the circumstances. If the recognized employee organization demands to meet and confer after receiving the written notice, the bill would require the public agency and recognized employee organization to meet and confer in good faith within a reasonable time, as specified. By imposing new duties on local public agencies, the bill would impose a state -mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state.
Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions for costs mandated by the state pursuant to this act, but would recognize that a local agency or school district may pursue any available remedies to seek reimbursement for these costs.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes.
State -mandated local program: yes.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
1 SECTION 1. Section 3504.1 is added to the Government Code, 2 immediately following Section 3504, to read:
3 3504.1. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (c), the 4 governing body of a public agency, and boards and commissions 5 designated by law or by the governing body of a public agency, 6 shall give the recognized employee organization no less than 60 7 days' written notice before issuing a request for proposals, request 8 for quotes, or renewing or extending an existing contract, to 9 perform services that are within the scope of work of the job 96 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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1 classifications represented by the recognized employee 2 organization.
3 (b) The written notice specified in subdivision (a) shall include 4 all of the following:
5 (1) The anticipated duration of the contract.
6 (2) The scope of work under the contract.
7 (3) The anticipated cost of the contract.
8 (4) The draft solicitation, or if not yet drafted, any information 9 that would normally be included in a solicitation.
10 (5) The reason the public agency believes the contract is 11 necessary.
12 (c) If an emergency or other exigent circumstance prevents the 13 public agency from providing the amount of notice required by 14 subdivision (a), the public agency shall provide as much advance 15 notice as is practicable under the circumstances.
16 (d) If the recognized employee organization demands to meet 17 and confer after receiving the written notice, the public agency 18 and recognized employee organization shall, within a reasonable 19 time, meet and confer in good faith relating to the public agency's 20 proposed decision to enter into the contract and any negotiable 21 effects thereof.
22 (e) (1) This section shall not diminish any rights of an employee 23 or recognized employee organization provided by law or a 24 memorandum of understanding.
25 (2) This section shall not invalidate any provision of a 26 memorandum of understanding in effect on the operative date of 27 this section.
28 (3) This section does not apply to a contract for construction, 29 alteration, demolition, installation, repair, or maintenance work 30 that is subject to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of 31 Part 7 of Division 2 of the Labor Code or a contract for highly 32 specialized data, software, or services related to that construction, 33 alteration, demolition, installation, repair, or maintenance work. 34 (f) Nothing in this section shall be construed to exempt contracts 35 from the notice, meet and confer; or other procedural requirements 36 applicable to contracting for services under existing collective 37 bargaining laws, including this chapter.
38 SEC. 2. No reimbursement shall be made pursuant to Part 7 39 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the 40 Government Code for costs mandated by the state pursuant to this 96 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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i act. It is recognized, however, that a local agency or school district 2 may pursue any remedies to obtain reimbursement available to it 3 under Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) and any other law. 0 96
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SENATE COMMITTEE ON LABOR, PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT AND RETIREMENT Senator Lola Smallwood -Cuevas, Chair
2025 - 2026 Regular
Bill No: AB 339 Hearing Date: July 9, 2025
Author: Ortega
Version: June 18, 2025
Urgency: No Fiscal: Yes
Consultant: Glenn Miles
SUBJECT: Local public employee organizations: notice requirements
KEY ISSUE
This bill requires public agencies regulated by the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA) to give a recognized employee organization no less than 60 days' written notice regarding contracts to perform services that are within the scope of work of job classifications represented by the recognized employee organization.
ANALYSIS
Existing law:
1) Authorizes counties to contract for special services on behalf of the following public entities: the county, any county officer or department, or any district or court in the county. Special services or special skills contracts shall be with persons specially trained, experienced, expert and competent to perform the special services. (Government Code (GC) §31000)
2) Authorizes counties to contract with temporary help firms for temporary help to assist county agencies, departments, or offices during any peak load, temporary absence, or emergency other than a labor dispute, provided the board determines that it is in the economic interest of the county to provide such temporary help by contract, rather than employing persons for such purpose. Use of temporary help under this section shall be limited to a period of not to exceed 90 days for any single peak load, temporary absence, or emergency situation. (GC §31000.4)
3) Authorizes cities to contract with any specially trained and experienced person, firm, or corporation for special services and advice in financial, economic, accounting, engineering, legal, or administrative matters. (GC §37103)
4) Authorizes the legislative body of any public or municipal corporation or district to contract with and employ any persons for special services and advice in financial, economic, accounting, engineering, legal, or administrative matters if such persons are specially trained, experienced, and competent to perform the special services required. (GC §53060)
5) Provides several statutory frameworks under California law to provide public employees collective bargaining rights, govern public employer -employee relations, and limit labor strife and economic disruption in the public sector through a reasonable method of resolving disputes regarding wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment between public employers and recognized public employee organizations or their exclusive representatives. These include the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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1) Requires the public agency to give the recognized union no less than 60 days' written notice before issuing a request for proposals, request for quotes, or renewing or extending an existing contract, to perform services that are within the scope of work of the job classifications represented by the recognized employee organization.
2) Requires the written notice to include all of the following:
a. The anticipated duration of the contract.
b. The scope of work under the contract.
c. The anticipated cost of the contract.
d. The draft solicitation, or if not yet drafted, any information that would normally be included in a solicitation.
e. The reason the public agency believes the contract is necessary. 3) Provides that if an emergency or other exigent circumstance prevents the public agency from providing the required amount of notice the public agency shall provide as much advance notice as is practicable under the circumstances.
4) Requires the public agency and the union, if the union demands so, to meet and confer within a reasonable time in good faith relating to the public agency's proposed decision to enter into the contract and any negotiable effects thereof.
5) Provides that the bill's provisions shall not diminish any rights of an employee or recognized union provided by law or a memorandum of understanding.
6) Provides that the bill's provisions shall not invalidate any provision of a memorandum of understanding in effect on the operative date of this bill.
7) Provides that no reimbursement shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code for costs mandated by the state pursuant to this act. 8) Recognizes, however, that a local agency or school district may pursue any remedies to obtain reimbursement available to it under Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) and any other law.
COMMENTS
1. Committee Amendments
The committee recognizes the importance of ensuring that local public employers adhere to the long- standing state policy that public agency employees, not private contractors, perform public agency work.
This bill supports that policy.
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However, the committee acknowledges the many concerns expressed by several groups regarding this bill's potential unintended consequences. While unable to address all opposition concerns, the committee recommends the author take the following amendments in this committee to ensure that certain contracts for specialized public works projects are exempt from the bill's provisions to avoid interruptions in key projects. The committee also encourages the author to continue to work with opposition to address their remaining concerns if the hill proceeds:
Government Code 3504.1
(e) (1) This section shall not diminish any rights of an employee or recognized employee organization provided by law or a memorandum of understanding.
(2) This section shall not invalidate any provision of a memorandum of understanding in effect on the operative date of this section.
(3) This section does not apply to a contract for construction, alteration, demolition, installation, repair, or maintenance work that is subject to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720) of Par! 7 of Division 2 of the Labor Code or a contract for highly specialized data, software, or services related to that construction, alteration, demolition, installation, repair, or maintenance work. (/) Nothing in this section shall be construed to exempt such contracts from the notice, meet and confer, or other procedural requirements applicable to contracting for services under existing collective bargaining laws, including the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act.
2. Need for this bill?
According to the author:
"Local governments use a procurement process, often involving RFPs and requests for qualifications (RFQs), for externally contracted services. This process is distinct from formal competitive bidding and can have different requirements regarding public bidding laws and disclosure. Additionally, proposals submitted in response to an RFP or RFQ are typically exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act.
When local governments decide to contract out the work of their public employees, the Meyers-Milias- Brown Act (MMBA) and the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) case law requires the agency to notify the union and bargain over either the decision or its impacts. However, very few local governments comply with this requirement. Unions are unaware that their bargaining unit work has been contracted out until it's too late to meaningfully engage their existing bargaining rights."
3. Proponent Arguments
According to Service Employees International Union, California:
"Under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA), California local governments are generally required to notify employee unions before contracting for work traditionally performed by bargaining unit members.
This notice is part of the obligation to engage in good faith bargaining and allows the union to negotiate the decision or the impacts of contracting out represented employees. However, since the beginning of the privatization movement, local governments have rarely complied with this requirement. As local governments have increasingly shifted public services to the private sector, union density has declined, 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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AB 339 would require local governments to notify unions of plans to contract out bargaining unit work 60 days before engaging in an RFP or RFQ process. This notification will allow unions to exercise their right to bargain over the decision or impacts of contracting out before employers begin the process to do so. The 60-day timeframe will allow both parties to schedule and complete multiple negotiation sessions, if needed."
According to California Federation of Labor Unions:
"Contracting out by local government has eliminated good union public sector jobs that provide a path to the middle class. Large-scale privatization has led to the decline of public sector union density and a reduction in working conditions and lower wages. Contracting out practices that fail to adhere to responsible contracting standards further undermine collective bargaining rights of public sector workers while simultaneously reducing the quality of essential services and increasing the cost of public service delivery."
4. Opponent Arguments:
According to the County of Los Angeles:
"AB 339 undermines timely service delivery and creates disincentives for finalizing labor agreements. It applies to contracts overlapping with represented job classifications, impacting a vast majority of LA County contracts. It also expands obligations under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA), interfering with longstanding contracting practices and provisions in Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), ultimately harming public services.
The bill's lack of a clear definition for emergencies weakens emergency contracting authority and creates inefficiencies. In disasters, such as the January wildfires in Los Angeles, AB 339 would delay recovery, increase costs, and worsen community suffering."
According to the California Association of Nonprofits:
"AB 339 would require nearly every contract proposed by local agencies to be subject to notice and possibly meet -and -confer requirements. This is impractical in execution, and unworkable for ensuring provision of public services, which are often carried out faithfully by nonprofit organizations.
Furthermore, there is a lack of clarity about what topics are allowed to be discussed during the `demand to meet -and -confer', such as limiting discussion purely to the RFP language. As written, AB 339 could deter local agencies from working in partnership with local community organizations like nonprofits, who are at the front lines of providing critical local services, and who are already under attack by the federal government, adding considerable uncertainty to our sector's ongoing financial viability." According to a coalition of contracting organization representatives. including the American Council of Engineering Companies:
"AB 339 will significantly delay public works projects and could grind building permit processing, design, and construction of needed housing or infrastructure projects to a halt. Public works projects involve multiple phases of design, which require a diverse array of services — including site assessments, geotechnical services, land surveys, plan check, and traffic studies, to name just a few — that cannot be fully known until earlier phases have [been] completed, making it impossible for agencies to complete all of AB 339's notification pauses at the outset of a project. These notices would therefore be compounded, causing projects to be delayed by multiples of the 60-day pause before a shovel ever touches the ground." 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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5. Prior Legislation:
AB 2557 (Ortega, 2024) would have placed requirements on local governmental agencies related to contracting out services, as specified. This bill died in the Senate Appropriations Committee.
AB 2561 (McKinnor, Chapter 409, Statutes of 2024) required a public agency to present the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts during a public hearing before the governing board at least once per fiscal year and entitles the union for a bargaining unit to make a presentation at the public hearing, as specified.
AB 2489 (Ward, 2024) would have required a local government that wants to contract for special services or temporary help already performed by union employees to notify, in writing, the exclusive representative of the workforce, at least 10 months before beginning a procurement process to contract for special services that are currently, or were in the previous 10 years, performed by employees of the county, any county officer or department, or any district court in the county represented by an employee organization, of its determination to begin that process. This bill died in the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
AB 1250 (Jones -Sawyer, 2017) would have prohibited a county from contracting for personal services currently or customarily performed by that county's employees unless it made specified findings. The Senate Rules Committee held this bill in committee.
SUPPORT
Service Employees International Union, California (Co-sponsor) American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (Co-sponsor) California Federation of Labor Unions (Co-sponsor)
California Nurses Association
California Professional Firefighters
California Safety and Legislative Board, Smart — Transportation Division California School Employees Association
California Teachers Association
Center for Biological Diversity
Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy Courage California
Echo Park United Methodist Church
Equal Rights Advocates
Greenpeace USA
IATSE Local 33
LA Plaza United Methodist Church
Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy
Los Angeles Black Worker Center
Lutheran Office of Public Policy - California
National Union of Healthcare Workers
Peace Officers Research Association of California
Professional Engineers in California Government
Public Advocates INC.
Santa Barbara County Action Network
Tech Equity Action
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UAW Region 6
Union of American Physicians and Dentists
Urban Habitat
OPPOSITION
Abrazar, INC.
Advocate Association of California Water Agencies
American Council of Engineering Companies
American Institute of Architects California
American Society of Civil Engineers, Region 9
American Staffing Association
Aresis Ensemble (City Garage Theatre)
Association of California Healthcare Districts
Association of California Water Agencies
Association of Community Human Service Agencies
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
Bay Area Bioscience Education Community
Building a Generation
C&A: Social Impact Consulting
Cal Chamber
California & Nevada Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors Association California Alliance of Child and Family Services
California Animal Welfare Association
California Association for Local Economic Development
California Association of Nonprofits
California Association of Public Hospitals & Health Systems California Association of Recreation & Park Districts
California Association of Sanitation Agencies
California Behavioral Health Association
California Building Officials
California Chapters of the American Public Works Association California Contract Cities Association
California Geotechnical Engineers Association
California Landscape Contractors Association
California Parks & Recreation Society
California Special Districts Association
California Staffing Professionals
California State Association of Counties
California State Sheriffs' Association
California Transit Association
California -Nevada Section, American Water Works Association Ceres Community Project
Children's Institute
City of Bakersfield
City of Barstow
City of Beaumont
City of Chino Hills
City of Colton
City of Eureka
City of Fortuna
City of Foster City
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City of Inglewood
City of Kerman
City of La Habra
City of La Verne
City of Lakeport
City of Lincoln
City of Livermore
City of Lomita
City of Los Banos
City of Madera
City of Manteca
City of Martinez
City of Montclair
City of Newport Beach
City of Norwalk
City of Pittsburg
City of Redwood City
City of Sirni Valley
City of Upland
City of Vernon
City of Vista
City of Waterford
City of Whittier
Coastal Nonprofit Consulting
Collective Resilience
Community Bridges
Contra Costa Water District
County Health Executives Association of California
County of Butte
County of Contra Costa
County of Fresno
County of Humboldt
County of Kern
County of Kings
County of Lake
County of Los Angeles
County of Mendocino
County of Merced
County of Nevada
County of Orange
County of Placer
County of Riverside
County of Sacramento
County of San Benito
County of San Bernardino
County of San Joaquin
County of San Mateo
County of Santa Clara
County of Santa Clara Office of the County Counsel
County of Siskiyou
County of Sutter
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County of Tulare
County of Ventura
Creative Alternatives
DUC Learning Center
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
Family Service Association
Helix Water District
Immigrant Legal Defense
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jurupa Community Services District
Kidstream Children's Museum
League of California Cities
Mend -Meet Each Need With Dignity
Mountain Homeless Coalition
Office of Samoan Affairs
Open Heart Kitchen
Orange County Business Council
Orange County Sanitation District
Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation
PATH
Peninsula Family Service
Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management
Queen of Hearts Therapeutic Riding Center, INC.
Raices Y Carifio
Richmond Community Foundation
Rural County Representatives of California
SACRAIPROFANA
San Diego Humane Society
San Francisco Study Center
Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits
South San Joaquin Irrigation District
The Aresis Ensemble INC.
The Can Man
The Nonprofit Partnership
Town of Apple Valley
Town of Truckee
Transportation California
Tree People
Turning Point
Turning Point Community Programs
Urban Counties of California
VistAbility
Waymakers
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August 12, 2025
The Honorable Liz Ortega
California State Assembly
1021 0 St, Suite 5120
Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: Oppose AB 339 (Ortega) Contracting Services Notification Dear Assemblymember Ortega,
On behalf of the City of Yucaipa, I am writing to oppose AB 339. This bill would create major roadblocks for our city in delivering essential services to residents, responding to emergencies, and completing important public projects. While we value our employees and their association, this measure goes too far and could harm the very communities we serve.
AB 339 requires cities like ours to give unions at least 60 days' written notice before even starting the process to contract for services that might overlap with union jobs. This includes sharing details like costs, scopes, and drafts of requests for proposals. If the union asks, we must then meet and negotiate, which could add even more delays. Most of our contracts involve some level of overlap with city job classifications, so this would affect nearly everything we do, from routine maintenance to partnering with nonprofits for community programs.
In a city like Yucaipa, where we face risks like wildfires and other emergencies, these rules could slow us down when time matters most. The bill mentions exceptions for emergencies, but it doesn't clearly define what counts as one, leaving us open to disputes and delays during critical moments.
For example, if we need quick help for disaster recovery, waiting 60 days, or even Less if it's "practicable", could increase costs and prolong suffering for our residents. We've seen this in nearby areas, and we can't afford that here.
Public works projects would stall. Building permits, housing developments, and infrastructure like roads and water systems involve many steps and specialized help. Under AB 339, we'd have to pause for 60 days at multiple points, stacking up delays that could stop projects before they even start. In a growing community like ours, this means higher costs, lost jobs, and missed opportunities to build the housing and facilities our residents need. In addition, we are a City with a small staff.
In cases where a position becomes vacant, we need the ability to use contract staff to maintain continuity of operations while formal recruitment occurs as we simply do not have redundant staff on standby.
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We already follow existing laws under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act for bargaining with unions, and this bill expands those rules in ways that interfere with our long-standing practices and agreements. It creates inefficiencies without solving real problems and could even discourage us from finalizing fair labor deals.
For these reasons, the City of Yucaipa opposes AB 339. Thank you for considering our concerns.
Sincerely,
Jon Thorp
Mayor
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Assemblyman Greg Wallis
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Item No. 11
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: August 11, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Approval of First Amendment to Employment Agreement for Interim City Manager RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement with Jennifer Crawford for the position of Interim City Manager, effective retroactively to the first pay period of July 2025.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Following the vacancy in the City Manager position in March 2025, Assistant City Manager Jennifer Crawford assumed the responsibilities of Acting City Manager to ensure the continuity of day-to-day operations and organizational leadership. At its April 14, 2025 meeting, the City Council formally appointed Ms. Crawford as Interim City Manager. At the April 28, 2025 meeting, the City Council approved an Employment Agreement with Jennifer Crawford to serve as Interim City Manager.
Section 6. Term and Termination of the Employment Agreement provides that the term of the agreement shall not exceed October 1, 2025 unless extended by mutual written consent of the parties. It is uncertain whether a permanent City Manager will be selected by October 1, 2025, and to ensure continuity of operations, the First Amendment extends the maximum term of the agreement to December 31, 2025, subject to the earlier appointment of a permanent City Manager.
Section 4. Base Salary provides that salary changes approved for and applied to other city employees shall not be applied to Employee unless the City Council expressly provides that they shall apply. All city employees received a cost -of -living adjustment effective July 1, 2025. The First Amendment would confirm that the 2.5% adjustment shall also apply to the Interim City Manager, retroactive to the first pay period of July 2025. 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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BROWN ACT ORAL REPORT:
The Brown Act requires that before taking final action to approve changes to executive compensation, such as this amendment to the employment agreement for the Interim City Manager, the City Council must publicly report a summary of the recommended compensation and benefits orally in open session.
This ensures transparency around public salaries and executive compensation.
The following should be read aloud before the City Council votes on this item:
"Before the Council considers final action on the proposed first amendment to the employment agreement for the Interim City Manager, I am providing the required summary as mandated by Government Code Section 54953(c)(3):
The term of the existing Employment Agreement is extended to December 31, 2025 subject to the appointment of a permanent City Manager
The cost -of -living adjustment provided to all employees effective July 1, 2025, in the amount of
2.5%, shall also be applicable to the Interim City Manager, retroactive to the first pay period of July 2025."
Attachment(s):
1. First Amendment to Interim City Manager Employment Agreement Approved by
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FIRST AMENDMENT TO INTERIM CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This First Amendment to the Interim City Manager Employment Agreement is made and entered into as of this 1 lth day of August 2025, by and between the City of Yucaipa ("Employer") and Jennifer Crawford ("Employee"). Employer and Employee are sometimes hereinafter referred to as "Party" and hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Parties."
RECITALS
A. The Parties entered into an agreement for the position of Interim City Manager dated April 28, 2025 and effective April 1, 2025 ("Agreement"); and B. Pursuant to Section 4 of the Agreement, salary changes applied to other employees shall not apply to the Interim City Manager unless the City Council expressly so provides; and C. Employees of the City of Yucaipa received a cost -of -living adjustment of 2.5% effective the first pay period of July 2025, and the City Council desires the Interim City Manager to receive the same adjustment as all other employees; and
D. The Agreement expires on October 1, 2025 unless extended in writing by the parties; and E. To ensure continuity of operations while the City Council selects and appoints a permanent City Manager, the City Council desires to extend the term of the Interim City Manager's appointment to a maximum of December 31, 2025, subject to the earlier appointment of a permanent City Manager.
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises made and recited herein, the Parties do hereby enter into this First Amendment, which modifies and amends the Agreement as follows:
1. AMENDMENT. The Agreement is hereby modified and amended as follows:
Pursuant to the Requirements of Section 4 of the Agreement: The Cost of Living Adjustment in the Amount of 2.5% applied to all other City employees effective the first pay period of July 2025 shall also be effective for the Interim City Manager retroactive to the first pay period of July 2025.
Pursuant to the Requirements of Section 6 of the Agreement: The term of the Agreement shall be extended to December 31, 2025, subject to the termination provisions of Section 7.
2. REMAINDER UNCHANGED. Except as specifically modified and amended in this First Amendment, the Agreement remains in full force and effect and binding upon the Parties.
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3. INTEGRATION. This First Amendment consists of pages 1 through 2, inclusive, which constitute the entire understanding and agreement of the Parties and supersedes all negotiations or previous agreements, including written or verbal communications between the Parties with respect to all or any part of the transaction discussed in this First Amendment.
4. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this First Amendment is declared invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This First Amendment shall be retroactively effective July 1, 2025.
6. APPLICABLE LAW. The laws of the State of California shall govern the interpretation and enforcement of this First Amendment.
7. REFERENCES. All references to the Agreement include all their respective terms and provisions. All defined terms utilized in this First Amendment have the same meaning as provided in the Agreement, unless expressly stated to the contrary in this First Amendment.
CITY OF YUCAIPA EMPLOYEE
Jon Thorp, Mayor Jennifer Crawford, Interim City Manager ATTEST:
By:
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Steven Graham Pacifico
City Attorney
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Item No. 12
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: August 11, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Megan Wolfe, Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 460 — Temporary Special Events
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 460, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, repealing and replacing Ordinance No. 394 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code regarding temporary special events.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
At the June 23, 2025, City Council Meeting the City Council directed staff to add more details to the special event permit process and return to City Council at a later date.
Staff reviewed Ordinance No. 394 and is recommending the following changes to Section 5.16.070 Application —Review:
A. Departmental Review.
Upon receipt of a completed special event permit application, the City shall refer the application to Police Captain, Director of Development Services, Director of Community Services, Assistant City Manager, and the Fire Chief for review. Each department shall evaluate the application for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and public safety standards, and shall forward its comments and conditions to the Community Services Department within ten (10) working days.
B. Standard Conditions of Approval.
The following standard conditions of approval shall apply to special events, unless explicitly waived in writing by the City Manager or their designee based on documented findings:
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b. The plan shall include vehicle ingress/egress routes, pedestrian flow, loading/unloading zones, ADA-accessible parking, signage placement, and shuttle operations if applicable.
c. The applicant shall provide all necessary traffic control devices, including barricades, cones, signage, and uniformed personnel at designated control points.
2. Restroom Facilities
a. Portable restrooms shall be provided for all outdoor events without sufficient access to permanent facilities.
b. At minimum, one restroom per 100 anticipated attendees shall be provided, with at least 5% being ADA-compliant.
3. Amplified Sound and Noise Control
a. Amplified sound shall be limited to the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Amplified Sound may be extended by the City Council to no later than 12:00 a.m. upon a finding that the extension (i) will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare and (ii) is compatible with surrounding land uses, considering the event location and the proximity of residential uses; b. Noise levels shall be consistent with the provisions of Section 87.0905 of this Code.
c. Sound equipment must be oriented to minimize impact on adjacent residential areas.
4. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
a. Events with more than 500 attendees, or involving high -risk activities, shall provide certified EMS personnel on -site.
b. A clearly marked and publicly accessible first aid station shall be maintained throughout the event.
5. Police and Security Services
a. Security personnel shall be provided at a minimum ratio of 1 per 250 attendees. b. Events involving alcohol, street closures, or that occur after 8:00 p.m. shall require licensed security staff or off -duty law enforcement. c. A security plan must be submitted for approval prior to permit issuance. d. The Police Captain may at any time require additional security if the nature of the event, time of day, alcohol service, etc., pose elevated risks. 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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6. Alcohol Service
a. A valid Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license or permit must be submitted before the event.
b. Service must end by 10:00 p.m., but may be extended by the City Council to no later than 12:00 a.m. upon a finding that the extension (i) will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare and (ii) is compatible with surrounding land uses, considering the event location and the proximity of residential uses; c. Alcohol service areas shall be enclosed and monitored to ensure compliance with age restrictions and prevent unauthorized alcohol transport.
7. Waste Management and Site Clean -Up
a. Trash and recycling receptacles shall be provided at a minimum of one per 50 attendees.
b. The event area shall be kept clean throughout and returned to pre -event condition within 12 hours after the event.
c. Noncompliance may result in full cleanup cost recovery and requirement of a refundable deposit for future events.
8. Fire Safety and Emergency Access
a. Tents, canopies, and stages exceeding 400 square feet shall be permitted and inspected by the Fire Department.
b. A 20-foot-wide fire lane shall be maintained at all times. c. Electrical installations must comply with applicable codes and be installed by a licensed professional.
d. Access to fire hydrants and emergency exits shall remain unobstructed.
9. Accessibility
a. Events open to the public shall comply with all ADA accessibility standards, including parking, restrooms, paths of travel, and seating.
10. Signage and Notification
a. All temporary signage must comply with municipal code and be removed within 24 hours following the event.
b. For events involving more than 250 attendees or street closures, the applicant shall notify surrounding property owners and tenants in writing at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the event.
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11. Hours of Operation
a. Events shall begin no earlier than 7:00 a.m. and end no later than 12:00 a.m. b. Load -in and load -out activities must not occur before 6:00 a.m.
C. City Council Review Required
The City Council shall review and approve or deny all special event permits for events that meet one or more of the following criteria:
1. An estimated attendance exceeding one thousand (1,000) persons;
2. A request for full or partial street closures;
3. A request for City co-sponsorship, financial support, or use of City resources beyond those recovered through cost recovery mechanisms.
These recommended changes will improve the SEP process for events with more than 300 attendees.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommendation does not result in a fiscal impact.
Attachments):
1. Ordinance No. 460
2. Ordinance No. 460 redlined
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ORDINANCE NO. 460
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 394 TO THE
YUCAIPA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENTS WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to regulate special events to manage potential community impacts, monitor commerce, and promote tourism in the City; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 394 was adopted by the City Council on April 27, 2020; and WHEREAS, the City finds it necessary and appropriate to adopt amendments to the Municipal Code to address the need for a more detailed process to regulate special events that may impact City rights -of -way, public property, facilities, safety, and/or services; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is to provide a more detailed process for the regulation of special events to ensure the public health, safety and welfare of event patrons, residents, and other visitors, and to provide for fees, charges, cost recovery, and procedures required to administer the permit process.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Municipal Code Amendment
Ordinance No. 394 is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced with the language of Ordinance No. 460, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 2. Severability
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted the Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
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Section 3. Effective Date
The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law in that regard.
This Ordinance shall take effect on the later of 30 days after its final passage or October 1, 2025.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of , 2025.
Jon Thorp, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney Director of General Services/City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Chapter 5.16 — TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENTS
Sections:
5.12.010 Purpose.
5.12.020 Definitions.
5.12.030 Social event permit - requirements.
5.12.040 Exemptions to special event permit requirement.
5.12.050 Issuance of a special event permit.
5.12.060 Application - Form.
5.12.070 Application - Review.
5.12.080 Issuance of special event permit.
5.12.090 Cost recovery for special events.
5.12.100 Authorized special event vendors.
5.12.110 Unlawful to conduct or promote attendance at special event without permit.
5.12.120 Other permits and licenses.
5.12.130 Cost recovery for unlawful special event.
5.16.010 — Purpose
It is the purpose of the city to establish a process for permitting special events that impact city right-of-way, public property, other facilities, safety, andlor services. It is vital to the public health, safety, and welfare of the city to monitor, track, and assist with these events to mitigate traffic conflicts, monitor commerce, and promote tourism in the city. It is recognized that these special events enhance the Yucaipa lifestyle and provide benefits to the citizens through the creation of venues for programs, services and entertainment that are not normally provided as a part of governmental services. Notwithstanding any provision of the Yucaipa Municipal Code, this code authorizes special events which would otherwise be prohibited by city ordinance.
By recognizing special event venues, it is further intended to supplement land use and street right- of-way regulations, to provide a coordinated process for the regulation of certain activities to be conducted in conjunction with special events and to ensure the health and safety of patrons, residents, and other visitors of special events. It is further intended to create a cost recovery without having an adverse effect on those events that contribute to the community.
5.16.020 - Definitions
"Carnival" means the exhibiting or conducting of a traveling show or of entertainment open to the public, including any caravan, museum, menagerie, animal collection, circus, sideshow, burlesque show, rodeo, carnival, animal exhibition, feats of horsemanship, acrobatic performance, ``wild west" show, or any other show or entertainment similar in character. "Community celebration" means those public affairs sponsored by chambers of commerce or community service groups for the promotion of community spirit by public parades, carnivals and other outdoor activities.
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"Outdoor festival" means any music festival, dance festival, rock festival, or similar musical activity or gathering where live or prerecorded entertainment is presented to the public at facilities without specific site approval for such activity.
"Site approval" means a land use whose activities have been approved as to location, design and scope subject to conditions established under authority of the city code. "Special event" means any temporary, organized activity sponsored by an event organizer and will result in people congregating at the event location for a particular and limited purpose and time, and meets any one or more of the following criteria:
A. City Property, City Parks and City Rights -of -Way. The activity will be conducted in whole or in part on a city -owned or controlled property, city park or facility or city rights -of -way, and the director of community services, or designee, determines that the activity requires a special event permit because:
1. The activity is likely to obstruct, delay or interfere with the free and normal use of public rights -of -way or other public property of the city within the vicinity of the event; or
2. The activity is likely to result in the need for the city to provide extraordinary services in response to or arising out of the special event. Criteria to be considered include, by way of example and not limitation, available parking capacity, likely pedestrian and vehicular routes, availability of public transportation, the number of days and hours of operation, the number of people anticipated to attend, the capacity and safety of the permanent and temporary structures, the proximity and availability of health and sanitation services, the proximity and availability of emergency services, the activity(ies) to be engaged in, the historical impacts of the proposed or comparable special events, if known, upon use of public rights -of -way and public property and public services including police and fire, and other considerations deemed appropriate.
B. Private Property. The activity will be conducted as a whole or in part on private property and the director of development services, or designee, determines that the activity requires a special event permit because:
1. The activity is likely to obstruct, delay or interfere with the free and normal use of public rights -of -way or other public property of the city within the vicinity of the event. It is presumed that any event on private property which involves an open invitation to the public to attend or events where the attendance is by private invitation of one hundred (100) or more people are each presumed to be an event that will have a direct significant impact on the public streets or rights -of -way; or
2. The activity is likely to result in the need for the city to provide extraordinary services in response to or arising out of the special event.
C. Sales Not Already Permitted. The activity will involve the sale of merchandise, food or beverages where not already permitted by city code, whether by for profit or nonprofit organizations.
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D. Public Disturbance Noise. The activity will include use of sound amplification, public address, loudspeaker, audio, video, or television systems or other devices likely to result in public disturbance noise in violation of YMC Section 811.0305 as now or hereafter amended. "Special event permit" means a permit issued under this chapter. "Special event 'venue" means that area for which a special event permit has been issued. "Tax-exempt nonprofit organization" means an organization that is exempted from payment of income taxes by federal or state law and has been in existence for a minimum of six months preceding the date of application for a special event permit. "Vendor" means any person who sells or offers to sell any goods. food, or beverages within a special event venue.
5.16.030 - Special event permit - Requirements.
A special event permit is required when the following criteria has been met:
A. Estimated attendance of three hundred (300) or greater; or B. Amplified sound; or
C. Street closures; or
D. Alcohol is provided or sold on public property or public right-of-way, or if served on private property but within a special event venue that encompasses public right-of-way (e.g., closed street, alley or sidewalk) excluding the Community Center, Scherer Community Center and the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center.
5.16.040 - Exemptions to special event permit requirement.
It is unlawful for any person to hold or conduct any special event in the city, or to use private property, any street, right-of-way, or other public place in the city for any purpose unless such person has obtained and has in full force and effect a permit to do so issued by the city.
The following special events shall be exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit under this chapter; provided, that the special event shall be conducted in accordance with all laws and regulations governing public safety or health:
A. Funeral Processions. Funeral processions by a licensed mortuary or funeral home; B. Wedding Processions. Wedding processions conducted on public rights -of -way wherein applicable traffic regulations, laws or controls are complied with; C. School, Church and Governmental Events. Any special events held or conducted by or on behalf of a public or private school, college or school district, the state of California or other governmental entity or any church that is legally operated in the city, so long as the activity or event is conducted on property owned, used, or leased by the entity or its sponsor and is for the benefit of the entity that owns, uses, or leased the property on which the activity takes place; 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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D. Expressive Activities on Sidewalks. Rallies, marches, demonstrations and picketing which take place on public sidewalks crossing streets only at pedestrian crosswalks in accordance with traffic regulations and controls and laws applicable to use of public sidewalks; E. Special Event Facilities. Events conducted at a facility designed for the special event purpose or upon facilities where such events are normally held, such as churches, events/convention centers, schools, athletic fields, auditoriums, stadiums, and theaters; F. Regularly Scheduled Athletic Events. Regularly scheduled outdoor athletic events conducted on property where such events are normally held;
G. Outdoor Demonstrations on Public Property. Demonstrations on publicly owned property (other than public rights -of -way), unless:
I. The activity is likely to obstruct, delay or interfere with the free and normal use of such public property or the public rights -of -way, or
2. The activity is likely to result in the need for the city to provide extraordinary services in response to or arising out of the special event.
5.16.050 - Issuance of a special event permit.
Issuance of a special event permit pursuant to this chapter does not obligate or require the city of Yucaipa to provide city services, equipment, funding or personnel in support of a special event.
5.16.060 - Application —Form.
Any person desiring to apply for a special event permit shall do so by filing a written application with the community services department not fewer than ninety (90) days prior to the proposed event and no earlier than three hundred sixty-five (365) days prior to the event. The application shall be made on forms provided by the city and shall be accompanied by the following:
A. A nonrefundable application fee listed in the community services user fee schedule established by resolution of the city council. The application fee must be submitted when the applicant or sponsor files the application. Other costs for city services shall be invoiced to the applicant no later than ten (10) calendar days after the expiration date of the permit. The applicant shall pay said costs within thirty (30) calendar days of invoice or late fees shall apply.
B. The applicant may request a waiver of the application fee. Such request shall require a community activity grant application, found on Yucaipa.gov or at the city clerk's office. Requests for fee waiver through the community activity grant process will be reviewed by the city council at a regular scheduled city council meeting.
C. Certificate of liability insurance. Insurance shall be provided in the coverages and amounts as determined by the City Manager or their designee.
D. Applicants who intend to have food vendors must provide a copy of the County of San Bernardino Department of Environmental Health temporary food facility permit.
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way (e.g., closed street, alley or sidewalk), the event organizer shall comply with the following conditions:
1. Obtain and comply with the applicable liquor license or permit issued by the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, and provide such license or permit to the city;
2. Service must end by 10:00 p.m., but may be extended by the City Council to no later than 12:00 a.m. upon a finding that the extension 0) will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare and (ii) is compatible with surrounding land uses, considering the event location and the proximity of residential uses;
3. Liquor liability must be included on insurance coverage;
4. Trained volunteers or paid security personnel must be posted at every entrance/exit point to ensure that no person under the age of twenty-one (21) will be allowed into the alcohol service area; and
5. No outside alcohol may be brought into an alcohol service area, and no alcohol may be removed.
5.16.070 - Application — Review
A. Departmental Review.
Upon receipt of a completed special event permit application, the City shall refer the application to the Chief of Police, Director of Development Services, Director of Community Services, Assistant City Manager, and the Fire Chief for review. Each department shall evaluate the application for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and public safety standards, and shall forward its comments and conditions to the Community Services Department within ten (10) working days.
B. Standard Conditions of Approval.
The following standard conditions of approval shall apply to special events, unless explicitly waived in writing by the City Manager or their designee based on documented findings:
1. Parking and Traffic Control
a. A parking and traffic control plan shall be submitted for all events expecting 300 or more attendees, or for any event requiring road closures.
b. The plan shall include vehicle ingress/egress routes, pedestrian flow, loading/unloading zones, ADA-accessible parking, signage placement, and shuttle operations if applicable. c. The applicant shall provide all necessary traffic control devices, including barricades, cones, signage, and uniformed personnel at designated control points. 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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2. Restroom Facilities
a. Portable restrooms shall be provided for all outdoor events without sufficient access to permanent facilities.
b. At minimum, one restroom per 100 anticipated attendees shall be provided, with at least 5% being ADA-compliant.
3. Amplified Sound and Noise Control
a. Amplified sound shall be limited to the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Amplified Sound may be extended by the City Council to no later than 12:00 a.m. upon a finding that the extension (i) will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare and (ii) is compatible with surrounding land uses, considering the event location and the proximity of residential uses;
b. Noise levels shall be consistent with the provisions of Section 87.0905 of this Code. c. Sound equipment must be oriented to minimize impact on adjacent residential areas.
4. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
a. Events with more than 2,500 attendees, or involving high -risk activities, shall provide certified EMS personnel on -site.
b. A clearly marked and publicly accessible first aid station shall be maintained throughout the event.
5. Police and Security Services
a. Police personnel shall be provided at the discretion of the Chief of Police. b. Security personnel shall be provided at a minimum ratio of 1 per 300 attendees. c. Events involving alcohol, street closures, or that occur after 8:00 p.m. shall require licensed security staff.
d. A security plan must be submitted for approval prior to permit issuance. e. The Police Chief may at any time require additional security if the nature of the event, time of day, alcohol service, etc., pose elevated risks.
6. Alcohol Service
a. A valid Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license or permit must be submitted before the event.
b. Service must end by 10:00 p.m., but may be extended by the City Council to no later than 12:00 a.m. upon a finding that the extension (1) will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare and (ii) is compatible with surrounding land uses, considering the event location and the proximity of residential uses;
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c. Alcohol service areas shall be enclosed and monitored to ensure compliance with age restrictions and prevent unauthorized alcohol transport.
7. Waste Management and Site Clean -Up
a. Trash and recycling receptacles shall be provided at a minimum of one per 100 attendees. b. The event area shall be kept clean throughout and returned to pre -event conditions within 12 hours after the event.
c. Noncompliance may result in full cleanup cost recovery and the requirement of a refundable deposit for future events.
8. Fire Safety and Emergency Access
a. Tents, canopies, and stages exceeding 400 square feet shall be permitted and inspected by the Fire Department.
b. A 20-foot-wide fire lane shall be maintained at all times. c. Electrical installations must comply with applicable codes and be installed by a licensed professional.
d. Access to fire hydrants and emergency exits shall remain unobstructed.
9. Accessibility
a. Events open to the public shall comply with all ADA accessibility standards, including parking, restrooms, paths of travel, and seating.
10. Signage and Notification
a. All temporary signage must comply with the municipal code and be removed within 24 hours following the event.
b. For events involving more than 300 attendees or street closures, the applicant shall notify surrounding property owners and tenants in writing at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the event.
11. Hours of Operation
a. Events shall begin no earlier than 7:00 a.m. and end no later than 12:00 a.m. b. Load -in and load -out activities must not occur before 6:00 a.m. or after 12:00 a.m.
C. City Council Review Required.
The City Council shall review and approve or deny all special event permits for events that meet one or more of the following criteria:
1. An estimated attendance exceeding one thousand (1,000) persons;
2. A request for full or partial street closures;
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3. A request for City co-sponsorship, financial support, or use of City resources beyond those recovered through cost recovery mechanisms. Such request shall require a community activity grant application, found on Yucaipa.gov or at the city clerk's office.
5.16.080 — Issuance of Special Event Permit
A. The city manager, or designee, shall endeavor to take final action upon a completed application for a special event permit within thirty (30) working days of receipt of the completed application.
B. The city manager, or designee, is not required to take final action upon any special event permit application prior to three hundred sixty-five (365) calendar days before the special event.
C. The city manager, or designee, is not required to take final action on an incomplete or untimely special event permit application.
D. Final action on a completed special event permit application shall consist of one of the following:
1. Issuance of a special event permit in accordance with the terms of the application; or
2. Issuance of a special event permit by the city manager, or designee, with such conditions deemed necessary for the application to meet all of the criteria set forth above; or
3. Denial of the special event permit application by the city manager, or designee.
5.16.090 — Cost Recovery for Special Events
A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, or when a fee waiver has been approved through the community activity grant process, for any special event, the city may impose a fee for expected departmental service charges. Factors that the city will consider in evaluating whether to impose a fee are:
1. The extent of use of public property or right-of-way;
2. The extent of use of city services, facilities or affected entities;
3. The extent of use of city personnel, including police and fire;
4. Whether the city is sponsoring or co -sponsoring the event.
B. The city shall require payment of the expected departmental service charges imposed pursuant to subsection A of this section, at the time the completed application is approved and prior to the issuance of the special event permit, unless the city determines there is good cause and extends time for payment.
C. If the event organizer fails to clean the special event venue or route of the special event both during and upon completion of the special event and to return the area or route to the same condition of material preservation and cleanliness as existed prior to the special event, the event organizer will be billed for actual city costs for cleanup and repair of the area or route occasioned by the special event. If the event organizer failed to comply with such requirements under a previously issued special event permit, the city may require the event organizer to deposit adequate surety in the form of cash.
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D. The applicant will be billed for any city departmental charges in excess of the estimate in subsection B of this section, including any billing and collection costs incurred.
5.16.100 — Authorized Special Event Vendors.
A. The issuance of a special event permit confers upon the permit holder or event organizer the right to control the sale of goods, food, and beverages within the special event venue in accordance with the terms and conditions of the special event permit. The permit holder may grant no greater rights or privileges to vendors than the rights or privileges granted to the permit holder pursuant to the special event permit.
B. Vendors authorized to sell food must obtain and display a San Bernardino County health permit.
5.16.110 — Unlawful to conduct or promote attendance at special event without permit.
It is unlawful for any person to conduct, manage, or promote a special event without a special event permit as required pursuant to this chapter.
5.16.120 — Other Permits and Licenses.
The issuance of a special event permit does not relieve any person from the obligation to obtain any other permit or license required pursuant to the City of Yucaipa Municipal Code or any other applicable law.
5.16.130 — Cost Recovery for Unlawful Special Event.
Whenever a special event is conducted without a special event permit, when one is required, or a special event is conducted in violation of the terms of an issued special event permit, the event organizer shall be responsible for, and the city shall charge the event organizer for, all city costs incurred, caused or necessitated by the adverse impacts of the special event or the violation of the special event permit upon public safety.
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ATTACHMENT 2
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ORDINANCE NO. 460
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 394 TO THE YUCAIPA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATED TO TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENTS
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to regulate special events to manage potential community impacts, monitor commerce, and promote tourism in the City; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 394 was adopted by the City Council on April 27, 2020; and WHEREAS, the City finds it necessary and appropriate to adopt amendments to the Municipal Code to address the need for a more detailed process to regulate special events that may impact City rights -of -way, public property, facilities, safety, and/or services; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this Ordinance is to provide a more detailed process for the regulation of special events to ensure the public health, safety and welfare of event patrons, residents, and other visitors, and to provide for fees, charges, cost recovery, and procedures required to administer the permit process.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section I. Municipal Code Amendment
Ordinance No. 394 is hereby repealed in its entirety and replaced with the language of Ordinance No. 460, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 2. Severability
if any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted the Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
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Section 3. Effective Date
The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law in that regard.
This Ordinance shall take effect on the later of 30 days after its final passage or October 1, 2025.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of , 2025.
Jon Thorp, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney Director of General Services/City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Chapter 5.16 — TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENTS
Sections:
5.12.010 Purpose.
5.12.020 Definitions.
5.12.030 Social event permit - requirements.
5.12.040 Exemptions to special event permit requirement.
5.12.050 Issuance of a special event permit.
5.12.060 Application - Form.
5.12.070 Application - Review.
5.12.080 Issuance of special event permit.
5.12.090 Cost recovery for special events.
5.12.100 Authorized special event vendors.
5.12.110 Unlawful to conduct or promote attendance at special event without permit.
5.12.120 Other permits and licenses.
5.12.130 Cost recovery for unlawful special event.
5.16.010 — Purpose
It is the purpose of the city to establish a process for permitting special events that impact city right-of-way, public property, other facilities, safety, and/or services. It is vital to the public health, safety, and welfare of the city to monitor, track, and assist with these events to mitigate traffic conflicts, monitor commerce, and promote tourism in the city. It is recognized that these special events enhance the Yucaipa lifestyle and provide benefits to the citizens through the creation of venues for programs, services and entertainment that are not normally provided as a part of governmental services. Notwithstanding any provision of the Yucaipa Municipal Code, this code authorizes special events which would otherwise be prohibited by city ordinance.
By recognizing special event venues, it is further intended to supplement land use and street right- of-way regulations, to provide a coordinated process for the regulation of certain activities to be conducted in conjunction with special events and to ensure the health and safety of patrons, residents, and other visitors of special events. It is further intended to create a cost recovery without having an adverse effect on those events that contribute to the community. (Ord. 394 § 1, 2020)
5.16.020 - Definitions
"Carnival" means the exhibiting or conducting of a traveling show or of entertainment open to the public, including any caravan, museum, menagerie, animal collection, circus, sideshow, burlesque show, rodeo, carnival, animal exhibition, feats of horsemanship, acrobatic performance, "wild west" show, or any other show or entertainment similar in character. "Community celebration" means those public affairs sponsored by chambers of commerce or community service groups for the promotion of community spirit by public parades, carnivals and other outdoor activities.
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"Outdoor festival" means any music festival, dance festival, rock festival, or similar musical activity or gathering where live or prerecorded entertainment is presented to the public at facilities without specific site approval for such activity.
"Site approval" means a land use whose activities have been approved as to location, design and scope subject to conditions established under authority of the city code. "Special event" means any temporary, organized activity sponsored by an event organizer and will result in people congregating at the event location for a particular and limited purpose and time, and meets any one or more of the following criteria:
A. City Property, City Parks and City Rights -of -Way. The activity will be conducted in whole or in part on a city -owned or controlled property, city park or facility or city rights -of -way, and the director of community services, or designee, determines that the activity requires a special event permit because:
1. The activity is likely to obstruct, delay or interfere with the free and normal use of public rights -of -way or other public property of the city within the vicinity of the event; or
2. The activity is likely to result in the need for the city to provide extraordinary services in response to or arising out of the special event. Criteria to be considered include, by way of example and not limitation, available parking capacity, likely pedestrian and vehicular routes, availability of public transportation, the number of days and hours of operation, the number of people anticipated to attend, the capacity and safety of the permanent and temporary structures, the proximity and availability of health and sanitation services, the proximity and availability of emergency services, the activity(ies) to be engaged in, the historical impacts of the proposed or comparable special events, if known, upon use of public rights -of -way and public property and public services including police and fire, and other considerations deemed appropriate.
B. Private Property. The activity will be conducted as a whole or in part on private property and the director of development services, or designee, determines that the activity requires a special event permit because:
1. The activity is likely to obstruct, delay or interfere with the free and normal use of public rights -of -way or other public property of the city within the vicinity of the event. It is presumed that any event on private property which involves an open invitation to the public to attend or events where the attendance is by private invitation of one hundred (100) or more people are each presumed to be an event that will have a direct significant impact on the public streets or rights -of -way; or
2. The activity is likely to result in the need for the city to provide extraordinary services in response to or arising out of the special event.
C. Sales Not Already Permitted. The activity will involve the sale of merchandise, food or beverages where not already permitted by city code, whether by for profit or nonprofit organizations.
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D. Public Disturbance Noise. The activity will include use of sound amplification, public address, loudspeaker, audio, video, or television systems or other devices likely to result in public disturbance noise in violation of YMC Section 811.0305 as now or hereafter amended. "Special event permit" means a permit issued under this chapter. "Special event venue" means that area for which a special event permit has been issued. "Tax-exempt nonprofit organization" means an organization that is exempted from payment of income taxes by federal or state law and has been in existence for a minimum of six months preceding the date of application for a special event permit. "Vendor" means any person who sells or offers to sell any goods, food, or beverages within a special event venue. (Ord. 394 § 1, 2020)
5.16.030 - Special event permit - Requirements.
A special event permit is required when the following criteria has been met:
A. Estimated attendance of three hundred (300) or greater and; or B. Amplified sound and; or
C. Street closures and; or
D. Alcohol is provided or sold on public property or public right-of-way, or if served on private property but within a special event venue that encompasses public right-of-way (e.g., closed street, alley or sidewalk). Excludes excluding the Community Center, Scherer Community Center and the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center. (Ord. 394 § 1, 2020)
5.16.040 - Exemptions to special event permit requirement.
It is unlawful for any person to hold or conduct any special event in the city, or to use private property, any street, right-of-way, or other public place in the city for any purpose unless such person has obtained and has in full force and effect a permit to do so issued by the city.
The following special events shall be exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit under this chapter; provided, that the special event shall be conducted in accordance with all laws and regulations governing public safety or health:
A. Funeral Processions. Funeral processions by a licensed mortuary or funeral home; B. Wedding Processions. Wedding processions conducted on public rights -of -way wherein applicable traffic regulations, laws or controls are complied with; C. School, Church and Governmental Events. Any special events held or conducted by or on behalf of a public or private school, college or school district, the state of California or other governmental entity or any church that is legally operated in the city, so long as the activity or event is conducted on property owned, used, or leased by the entity or its sponsor and is for the benefit of the entity that owns, uses, or leased the property on which the activity takes place; 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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D. Expressive Activities on Sidewalks. Rallies, marches, demonstrations and picketing which take place on public sidewalks crossing streets only at pedestrian crosswalks in accordance with traffic regulations and controls and laws applicable to use of public sidewalks; E. Special Event Facilities. Events conducted at a facility designed for the special event purpose or upon facilities where such events are normally held, such as churches, events/convention centers, schools, athletic fields, auditoriums, stadiums, and theaters; F. Regularly Scheduled Athletic Events. Regularly scheduled outdoor athletic events conducted on property where such events are normally held;
G. Outdoor Demonstrations on Public Property. Demonstrations on publicly owned property (other than public rights -of -way), unless:
1. The activity is likely to obstruct, delay or interfere with the free and normal use of such public property or the public rights -of -way, or
2. The activity is likely to result in the need for the city to provide extraordinary services in response to or arising out of the special event. (Ord. 394 § 1, 2020)
5.16.050 - Issuance of a special event permit.
Issuance of a special event permit pursuant to this chapter does not obligate or require the city of Yucaipa to provide city services, equipment, funding or personnel in support of a special event. (Ord. 394 § 1, 2020)
5.16.060 - Application —Form.
Any person desiring to apply for a special event permit shall do so by filing a written application with the conununity services department not fewer than ninety (90) days prior to the proposed event and no earlier than three hundred sixty-five (365) days prior to the event. The application shall be made on forms provided by the city and shall be accompanied by the following:
A. A nonrefundable application fee listed in the community services user fee schedule established by resolution of the city council. The application fee must be submitted when the applicant or sponsor files the application. Other costs for city services shall be invoiced to the applicant no later than ten (10) calendar days after the expiration date of the permit. The applicant shall pay said costs within thirty (30) calendar days of invoice or late fees shall apply.
B. The applicant may request a waiver of the application fee. Such request shall require a community activity grant application, found on Yucaipa.gov or at the city clerk's office. Requests for fee waiver through the community activity grant process will be reviewed by the city council at a regular scheduled city council meeting.
C. Certificate of liability insurance. Insurance certificate mustshall be issued by insurance underwritersunderwfiteFsadmitterbyprovided in the California Insurance Commissioncoverages and rated amounts as determined by the City Manager or better by AM Best. Requirements are:their designee.
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D. Applicants who intend to have food vendors must provide a copy of the countyCounty of San Bernardino department of en-t-onmentu1 'heulthDepartment of Environmental Health temporary food facility permit.
E. Applicants who intend to provide or sell alcohol on public property or public right-of-way, or if served on private property but within a special event location that encompasses public right-of- way (e.g., closed street, alley or sidewalk), the event organizer shall comply with the following conditions:
1. Obtain and comply with the applicable liquor license or permit issued by the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, and provide such license or permit to the city;
2. Service must end by 12:00 a.m.;10:00 p.m., but may be extended by the City Council to no later than 12:00 a.m. upon a finding that the extension (i) wiIl not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare and (ii) is compatible with surrounding land uses, considering the event location and the proximity of residential uses;
3. Liquor liability must be included on insurance coverage;
4. Trained volunteers or paid security personnel must be posted at every entrance/exit point to ensure that no person under the age of twenty-one (21) will be allowed into the alcohol service area; and
5. No outside alcohol may be brought into an alcohol service area, and no alcohol may be removed. (Ord. 394 § 1, 2020)
5.16.070 - Application — Revie%v
A. Departmental Review.
Upon receipt of a completed special event permit application, the City shall refer the application to the Chief of Police, Director of Development Services, Director of Community Services, Assistant City Manager, and the Fire Chief for review. Each department shall evaluate the application for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and public safety standards, and shall forward its comments and conditions to the Community Services Department within ten (10) working days.
B. Standard Conditions of Approval.
The following standard conditions of approval shall apply to special events, unless explicitly waived in writing by the City Manager or their designee based on documented findings:
1. Parking and Traffic Control
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a. A parking and traffic control plan shall be submitted for all events expecting 300 or more attendees, or for any event requiring road closures.
b. The plan shall include vehicle ingress/egress routes, pedestrian flow, loading/unloading zones, ADA-accessible parking, signage placement, and shuttle operations if applicable. c. The applicant shall provide all necessary traffic control devices, including barricades, cones, signage, and uniformed personnel at designated control points.
2. Restroom Facilities
a. Portable restrooms shall be provided for all outdoor events without sufficient access to permanent facilities.
b. At minimum, one restroom per 100 anticipated attendees shall be provided, with at least 5% being ADA-compliant.
3. Amplified Sound and Noise Control
a. Amplified sound shall be limited to the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Amplified Sound may be extended by the City Council to no later than 12:00 a.m. upon a finding that the extension (i) will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare and (ii) is compatible with surrounding land uses, considering the event location and the proximity of residential uses;
b. SeunilNoise levels shall not exceed 65 decibels atbe consistent with the property lineprovisions of the nearest residential parcelSection 87.0905 of this Code. c. Sound equipment must be oriented to minimize impact on adjacent residential areas.
4. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
a. Events with more than 2,500 attendees, or involving high -risk activities, shall provide certified EMS personnel on -site.
b. A clearly marked and publicly accessible first aid station shall be maintained throughout the event.
5. Police and Security Services
a. Police personnel shall be provided at the discretion of the Chief of Police. b. Security personnel shall be provided at a minimum ratio of 1 per 300 attendees. c. Events involving alcohol, street closures, or that occur after 8:00 p.m. shall require licensed security staff.
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e. The Police Chief may at any time require additional security if the nature of the event, time of day, alcohol service, etc., pose elevated risks.
6. Alcohol Service
a. A valid Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license or permit must be submitted before the event.
b Aleehol service shall end no later than ":00
b. Service must end by 10:00 p.m., but may be extended by the City Council to no later than 12:00 a.m. upon a finding that the extension {il will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare and (ii) is compatible with surrounding land uses. considering the event location and the proximity of residential uses;
c. Alcohol service areas shall be enclosed and monitored to ensure compliance with age restrictions and prevent unauthorized alcohol transport.
7. Waste Management and Site Clean -Up
a. Trash and recycling receptacles shall be provided at a minimum of one per 100 attendees. b. The event area shall be kept clean throughout and returned to pre -event conditions within 12 hours after the event.
c. Noncompliance may result in full cleanup cost recovery and the requirement of a refundable deposit for future events.
8. Fire Safety and Emergency Access
a. Tents, canopies, and stages exceeding 400 square feet shall be permitted and inspected by the Fire Department.
b. A 20-foot-wide fire lane shall be maintained at all times. c. Electrical installations must comply with applicable codes and be installed by a licensed professional.
d. Access to fire hydrants and emergency exits shall remain unobstructed.
9. Accessibility
a. Events open to the public shall comply with all ADA accessibility standards, including parking, restrooms, paths of travel, and seating.
10. Signage and Notification
a. All temporary signage must comply with the municipal code and be removed within 24 hours following the event.
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b. For events involving more than 300 attendees or street closures, the applicant shall notify surrounding property owners and tenants in writing at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the event.
11. Hours of Operation
a. Events shall begin no earlier than 7:00 a.m. and end no later than 12:00 a.m. b. Load -in and load -out activities must not occur before 6:00 a.m. or after 12:00 a.m.
C. City Council Review Required.
The City Council shall review and approve or deny all special event permits for events that meet one or more of the following criteria:
1. An estimated attendance exceeding one thousand (1,000) persons;
2. A request for full or partial street closures;
3. A request for City co-sponsorship, financial support, or use of City resources beyond those recovered through cost recovery mechanisms. Such request shall require a community activity grant application, found on Yucaipa.gov or at the city clerk's office. (Ord. 394 § 1, 2024)
5.16.080 — Issuance of Special Event Permit
A. The city manager, or designee, shall endeavor to take final action upon a completed application for a special event permit within thirty (30) working days of receipt of the completed application.
B. The city manager, or designee, is not required to take final action upon any special event permit application prior to three hundred sixty-five (365) calendar days before the special event.
C. The city manager, or designee, is not required to take final action on an incomplete or untimely special event permit application.
D. Final action on a completed special event permit application shall consist of one of the following:
1. Issuance of a special event permit in accordance with the terms of the application; or
2. Issuance of a special event permit by the city manager, or designee, with such conditions as deemed necessary for the application to meet all of the criteria set forth above; or
3. Denial of the special event permit application by the city manager, or designee. (Ord. 394 § 1.
2.)
5.16.090 — Cost Recovery for Special Events
A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, or when a fee waiver has been approved through the community activity grant process, for any special event, the city may impose a fee for expected departmental service charges. Factors that the city will consider in evaluating whether to impose a fee are:
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2. The extent of use of city services, facilities or affected entities;
3. The extent of use of city personnel, including police and fire;
4. Whether the city is sponsoring or co -sponsoring the event.
B. The city shall require payment of the expected departmental service charges imposed pursuant to subsection A of this section, at the time the completed application is approved and prior to the issuance of the special event permit, unless the city determines there is good cause and extends time for payment.
C. If the event organizer fails to clean the special event venue or route of the special event both during and upon completion of the special event and to return the area or route to the same condition of material preservation and cleanliness as existed prior to the special event, the event organizer will be billed for actual city costs for cleanup and repair of the area or route occasioned by the special event. If the event organizer failed to comply with such requirements under a previously issued special event permit, the city may require the event organizer to deposit adequate surety in the form of cash.
D. The applicant will be billed for any city departmental charges in excess of the estimate in subsection B of this section, including any billing and collection costs incurred. (Ord. 394 § 1. 2020)
5.16.100 — Authorized Special Event Vendors.
A. The issuance of a special event permit confers upon the permit holder or event organizer the right to control the sale of goods, food, and beverages within the special event venue in accordance with the terms and conditions of the special event permit. The permit holder may grant no greater rights or privileges to vendors than the rights or privileges granted to the permit holder pursuant to the special event permit.
B. Vendors authorized to sell food must obtain and display a San Bernardino County health permit. (Ord. 394 § 1, 2020)
5.16.110 — Unlawful to conduct or promote attendance at special event without permit.
It is unlawful for any person to conduct, manage, or promote a special event without a special event permit as required pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. 391 § 1. 2020)
5.16.120 — Other Permits and Licenses.
The issuance of a special event permit does not relieve any person from the obligation to obtain any other permit or license required pursuant to the City of Yucaipa Municipal Code or any other applicable law. (-Ord. 394 § 1, 2020)
5.16.130 — Cost Recovery for Unlawful Special Event.
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incurred, caused or necessitated by the adverse impacts of the special event or the violation of the special event permit upon public safety. (Ord. 394 § 1, 2020) 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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Itcm No. 13
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: August 11, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ana V. Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk 4I/S' SUBJECT: Selection of Voting Delegate and Alternate for the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council appoint a voting delegate and alternate delegate(s) to represent the City of Yucaipa at the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference and direct the City Clerk to file the necessary paperwork.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The League of California Cities Annual Conference (Conference) is a valued tradition attended by Council and staff members from many California cities. The Conference provides networking, advocacy, and educational programs that bring together elected and appointed officials, as well as city staff from all departmental areas to serve the grassroots interests of local municipalities. This year's Conference will be held at the Long Beach Convention Center from October 8, 2025, through October 10, 2025.
The Conference will include the Annual Business Meeting, where the membership take action on Conference resolutions. Participation in the business meeting allows the City to engage in the League's policy development process. The League bylaws provide that each City be entitled to one vote in matters affecting municipal or League policy. In order to participate in the business meeting at the Conference, every represented city must have its City Council designate a voting representative who will be registered at the Conference and attend the annual business meeting. Each member city may also appoint up to two alternates, one of whom may vote in the event the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommendation does not result in a fiscal impact.
Attachment:
1. 2025 Voting Delegate Information Packet
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Council Action Advised by September 24, 2025
DATE: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
TO: Mayors, Council Members, City Clerks, and City Managers RE: DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES
League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, Oct. 8-10, 2025 Long Beach Convention Center
Every year, the League of California Cities convenes a member -driven General Assembly at the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo. The General Assembly is an important opportunity where city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy.
Taking place on Oct. 10, the General Assembly is comprised of voting delegates appointed by each member city; every city has one voting delegate. Your appointed voting delegate plays an important role during the General Assembly by representing your city and voting on resolutions.
To cast a vote during the General Assembly, your city must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates, one of whom may vote if the designated voting delegate is unable to serve in that capacity. Voting delegates may either be an elected or appointed official.
Action by Council Required. Consistent with Cal Cities bylaws, a city's voting delegate and up to two alternates must be designated by the city council. Please note that designating the voting delegate and alternates must be done by city council action and cannot be accomplished by individual action of the mayor or city manager alone.
Following council action, please submit your city's delegates through the online submission portal by Wed., Sept. 24. When completing the Voting Delegate submission form, you will be asked to attest that council action was taken. You will need to be signed in to your My Cal Cities account when submitting the form.
Submitting your voting delegate form by the deadline will allow us time to establish voting delegate/alternate records prior to the conference and provide pre -conference communications with voting delegates.
Conference Registration Required. The voting delegate and alternates must be registered to attend the conference. They need not register for the entire conference; they may register for Friday only. Conference registration is open on the Cal Cities website.
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For a city to cast a vote, one voter must be present at the General Assembly and in possession of the voting delegate card and voting tool. Voting delegates and alternates need to pick up their conference badges before signing in and picking up the voting delegate card at the voting delegate desk. This will enable them to receive the special sticker on their name badges that will admit the voting delegate into the voting area during the General Assembly.
Please view Cal Cities' event and meeting policy in advance of the conference.
Transferring Voting Card to Non -Designated Individuals Not Allowed. The voting delegate card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates, but only between the voting delegate and alternates. If the voting delegate and alternates find themselves unable to attend the General Assembly, they may not transfer the voting card to another city official.
Seating Protocol during General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area wit be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.
The voting delegate desk, located in the conference registration area of the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, will be open at the following times: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Thursday. Oct. 17, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. On Friday, Oct. 18, the voting delegate desk will be open at the General Assembly, starting at 7:30 a.m., but will be dosed during roll calls and voting.
The voting procedures that will be used at the conference are attached to this memo.
Please share these procedures and this memo with your council and especially with the individuals that your council designates as your city's voting delegate and alternates.
Once again, thank you for submitting your voting delegate and alternates by Wednesday. Sept. 24. If you have questions, please contact Zach Seals at [email protected].
Attachments:
• General Assembly Voting Guidelines
• Information Sheet: Cal Cities Resolutions and the General Assembly 1 400 K Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814 • 91 6.658.8200 • calcities.org u2S/I I/LUL) lacy uouncn Agenda
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General Assembly Voting Guidelines
One City One Vote. Each member city has a right to cast one vote on matters pertaining to Cal Cities policy.
2. Designating a City Voting Representative. Prior to the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo, each city council may designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates: these individuals are identified on the voting delegate form provided to the Cal Cities Credentials Committee.
3. Registering with the Credentials Committee. The voting delegate, or alternates, may pick up the city's voting card at the voting delegate desk in the conference registration area. Voting delegates and alternates must sign in at the voting delegate desk. Here they will receive a special sticker on their name badge and thus be admitted to the voting area at the General Assembly.
Signing Initiated Resolution Petitions. Only those individuals who are voting delegates {or alternates), and who have picked up their city's voting card by providing a signature to the credentials committee at the voting delegate desk, may sign petitions to initiate a resolution.
5. Voting. To cast the city's vote, a city official must have in their possession the city's voting card and voting tool; and be registered with the credentials committee. The voting card may be transferred freely between the voting delegate and alternates but may not be transferred to another city official who is neither a voting delegate nor alternate.
6. Voting Area at General Assembly. At the General Assembly, individuals with a voting card will sit in a designated area. Admission to the voting area will be limited to the individual in possession of the voting card and with a special sticker on their name badge identifying them as a voting delegate.
7. Resolving Disputes. In case of dispute, the credentials committee will determine the validity of signatures on petitioned resolutions and the right of a city official to vote at the General Assembly.
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How it works: Cal Cities
Resolutions and the General Assembly
Developing League of California Cities policy is a dynamic process that engages a wide range of members to ensure Cal Cities represents cities with one voice. These policies directly guide Cal Cities' advocacy to promote local decision -making, and lobby against statewide policies that erode local control.
The resolutions process and General Assembly is one way that city officials can directly participate in the development of Cal Cities policy. If a resolution is approved at the General Assembly, it becomes official Cal Cities policy. Here's how resolutions and the General Assembly work.
Prior to the Annual Conference and Expo
General Resolutions
Sixty days before the
Annual Conference
and Expo, Cal Cities
members may submit
policy proposals on
issues of importance
to cities. The resolution must
have the concurrence of at least
five additional member cities or
individual members.
Policy Committees
The Cal Cities
President assigns
general resolutions
to policy committees
where members
review. debate, and recommend
positions for each policy proposal.
Recommendations are forwarded
to the Resolutions Committee.
During the Annual Conference and
Petitioned Resolutions
The petitioned
resolution is an
alternate method
to introduce policy
proposals during
the annual conference. The
petition must be signed by
voting delegates from 1 0% of
member cities, and submitted to
the Cal Cities President at least
24 hours before the beginning
of the General Assembly,
General Assembly
Resolutions Committee
The Resolutions
Committee considers
all resolutions. General
Resolutions approved by
either a policy committee
or the Resolutions Committee are next
considered by the General Assembly.
General resolutions not approved, or
referred for further study by both a
policy committee and the Resolutions
Committee do not go to the General
Assembly. All Petitioned Resolutions
are considered by the General
Assembly, unless disqualified.'
During the General Assembly, voting delegates
debate and consider general and petitioned
resolutions forwarded by the Resolutions
Committee. Potential Col Cities bylaws
amendments are also considered at this meeting.
Who's who
Cal Cities policy
development is a member -
informed process,
grounded in the voices and
experiences of city officials
throughout the state.
The Resolutions Committee
includes representatives
from each Cal Cities
diversity caucus, regional
division, municipal
department, and policy
committee, as well as
individuals appointed by
the Cal Cities president.
Voting delegates
are appointed by each
member city: every city
has one voting delegate.
The General Assembly is a
meeting of the collective
body of all voting
delegates —one from
every member city.
Seven policy committees
meet throughout the year
to review and recommend
positions to take on bills
and regulatory proposals.
Policy committees include
members from each Cal
Cities diversity caucus,
regional division. and
municipal department,
as well as individuals
appointed by the Cal
Cities president.
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Item No. 14
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: August 11, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ana V. Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk 41/5' SUBJECT: Discussion of 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council discuss the 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
On December 9, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-62, setting the 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule (Schedule).
The following meetings for 2025 were not scheduled per Resolution No. 2024-62:
MEETING DATE
REASON MEETING WAS NOT SCHEDULED
May 26
Holiday (Memorial Day)
July 14
Summer Recess
October 13
Holiday (Columbus Day)
November 24
Fall Closure
December 22
Winter Closure
A similar schedule was adopted for the 2024 calendar year.
At the July 28, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting, Councilmember Woolsey expressed concem over the adopted Schedule and Mayor Thorp directed staff to bring this item back for Council discussion.
Staff recommends that Council discuss the Schedule for the remainder of 2025 and advise staff of any desired changes.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommendation does not result in a fiscal impact.
Attachment:
1. Resolution No. 2024-62
2. Resolution No. 2023-59
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE 2025 CALENDAR YEAR SCHEDULE FOR
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
WHEREAS, the City Council periodically changes the date of regularly scheduled meetings; and
WHEREAS, setting a schedule for the 2025 calendar year will assist in managing City Council meeting agendas; and
WHEREAS, at the December 9, 2024 regular meeting, the City Council reviewed and considered the 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Schedule is set as follows:
January 13
January 27
February 10
February 24
March 10
March 24
April 14
April 28
May 12
May 26 — No Meeting — Memorial Day
June 9
June 23
July 14 — No Meeting — Summer Recess
July 28
August 11
August 25
September 8
September 22
October 13 — No Meeting — Columbus Day
October 27
November 10
November 24— No Meeting — Fall Recess
December 8
December 22 - No Meeting — Winter Recess
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to make changes to the meeting schedule as necessary.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 9th day of December, 2024.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-59
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR SCHEDULE FOR
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
WHEREAS, the City Council periodically changes the date of regularly scheduled meetings; and
WHEREAS, setting a schedule for the 2024 calendar year will assist in managing City Council meeting agendas; and
WHEREAS, at the December 11, 2023 regular meeting, the City Council reviewed and considered the 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, ORDERS, AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The 2024 City Council Regular Meeting Schedule is set as follows:
January 8
January 22
February 12
February 26
March 11
March 25
April 8
April 22
May 13
May 27 — No Meeting — Memorial Day
June 10
June 24
July 8 — No Meeting — Summer Recess
July 22
August 12
August 26
September 9
September 23
October 14 — No Meeting — Columbus Day
October 28
November 11 - No Meeting — Veterans Day
November 25
December 9
December 23 - No Meeting — Winter Recess
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to make changes to the meeting schedule as necessary.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 11th day of December, 2023. tin Beaver, Mayor
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Honorable Mayor and City Council
Item No. 15
FROM: Fermin Preciado, Director of Development Services/City Engineer Benjamin J. Matlock, Deputy Director of Community Development/City Planne SUBJECT: Case No. PLN-PDE-25-0002: Consideration of Ordinance No. 450, which adds or modifies 24 different elements of the development code to provide a periodic cleanup and enhancement, including updates to state law, implementing programs of the Housing Element, implementing preliminary economic development and fiscal revenue efforts, enhancing public safety elements, and reflecting longstanding internal procedures and processes.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council conduct a public hearing and consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to:
1. Approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 450, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, adding Development Code Section 812.19096, Section 812.030143, Chapter 18 (Alcohol Establishments), Chapter 19 (Massage Therapy Establishments) and Chapter 13 (Landscape Regulations), and amending Development Code Sections 83.030105, 83.030323, 83.030305, 83.030505, 83.040110, 84.0335, 84.0330,
87.0630, 87.0701, 87.0705, 87.0710, 87.0725, 84.0905, 83.010305, 83.041120 and
83.030225, and Chapter 2 (Multiple Residential Design Standards) of Division 8 (Specific Use Design Standards), Chapter 4 (Height Regulations) of Division 7 (General Design Standards), and Article 1 (Fire Safety (FR) Overlay District) of Chapter 2 (Hazard Protection) of Division 5 (Overlay Districts) as part of a periodic code requirement cleanup and enhancement; and
2. Adopt an Addendum to the 2016 Yucaipa General Plan Environmental Impact Report in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended; and
3. Direct staff to file a Notice of Determination subsequent to certification of the Addendum to the 2016 General Plan Environmental Impact Report.
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further analyze the suggested modifications before incorporating any amendments to those specific code sections.
As part of the City Council's formal action, the Council can approve all, or parts of the Ordinance as appropriate, or make any additional changes that may be necessary.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
On March 14, 1994, the City Council of the City of Yucaipa adopted a comprehensive Development Code that included zoning standards and development review procedures for the City of Yucaipa to evaluate a variety of development and land use proposals. However, this framework was a direct carry over from the Development Code from the County of San Bernardino at the time of incorporation and has a variety of elements that are outdated or unorganized for modem use.
To address this concern, the City of Yucaipa has begun the process of a Comprehensive Development Code Update Project. This effort will take over a year to complete; however, several changes must be made within an earlier timeframe to comply with state law and to implement key City Council initiatives, such as those outlined in the adopted Housing Element. As such, Ordinance No. 450 (Ordinance) has been developed to address these changes. The Planning Division intends to complete annual adjustments to the Development Code after the adoption of the comprehensive code update to ensure that changes to state law and other requirements remain current.
The updated code sections fall under one of the following topics:
• Updates to ensure compliance with state law
• Implementing Housing Element programs
• Implementing economic development and fiscal sustainability goals • Enhancing public safety elements
• Reflecting longstanding internal procedures and processes • General cleanup
Each section identified below will correspond to the same section in the Ordinance and will include a reference to which topic above is met, along with a highlighted summary of the code change. Section 1 of the Ordinance refers to the findings and purpose of the Ordinance and is therefore not identified below.
Section 2 — Code Section 83.030105: Conditional Use Permit State Law
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Public Safety
Procedure
Cleanup
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Summary • Removed duplicative text from Land Use Compliance Review Section of Changes • Arcades no longer trigger a Conditional Use Permit • Certain off -site alcohol establishments and massage therapy establishments now triggers a Conditional Use Permit
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The Conditional Use Permit Procedure section changes cover 4 of the 6 key topics of the Ordinance.
For compliance with state law, the removal of the specific reference of 4 dwelling units has been made following the adoption of Senate Bills (SB) 1123 and 684, which is carried over into other sections of the Ordinance as appropriate. However, portions of this specific code section, including the housing reference, are duplicative of the Land Use Compliance Review procedures and therefore have been removed as a cleanup component. Lastly, the land uses that directly trigger a Conditional Use Permit have been modified to omit amusement arcades, which reflects an antiquated public safety concern from several decades ago, and the introduction of the permit requirement for certain off -site alcohol establishments and massage therapy establishments, which are further described in Sections 11 and 12, respectively. These specific uses have historically resulted in a higher demand for Code Enforcement and Police support, and the Conditional Use Permit process will assist in ensuring appropriate Conditions of Approval are in place to support the operations of those businesses.
Section 3 — Code Section 83.030323: Revocation
State Law
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Public Safety
Procedure
Cleanup
Yes
Yes
Summary • Formal revocation procedures for land use entitlements of Changes
As part of the standard Conditions of Approval for each land use entitlement, reference is made that noncompliance with the required conditions may result in revocation of such entitlement. However, the Development Code does not directly include those procedures. This item has been introduced to memorialize the required steps and findings, consistent with past practices and the industry standard with other communities.
Section 4 — Code Section 83.030305: Land Use Compliance Review State Law
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Public Safety
Procedure
Cleanup
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Summary • Approval for residential projects increased from four (4) units to ten (10), of Changes consistent with law
• Clarification that process applies to all ground mounted signs • Introduces flexibility for mixed -use commercial development in RM-24 districts along major corridors
• Introduces a streamlined process to entitle a recently expired project • Specifies that Congregate Living Health Facilities are permitted in all residential districts, subject to a Land Use Compliance Review
The City's Land Use Compliance Review process has been the mechanism for reviewing and approving land use projects that are ministerial in nature, meaning they do not require a public hearing and are approved without discretion, provided they meet all of the requirements specified by the Development Code or applicable planning documents. As noted in the changes proposed for Section 4, SB 1123 and 684 have since made projects that propose either multiple family residential or single-family residential 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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subdivisions with ten (10) or fewer lots to be ministerial approvals. The revision includes this change, consistent with state law, and includes the note "unless otherwise specified by an applicable plan" as several of the City's planning documents also include streamlined review procedures.
Consistent with the streamline review philosophy, this section also allows staff to reapprove a project that has expired within the past year, provided there have been no updates to applicable Development Code standards or General Plan policies that would require modifications to the previously approved project design. Due to fluctuations in the market conditions, as well as the recent experience with the Covid-19 Pandemic, the City has seen an increase in projects that are close to expiring but still in motion. This change will reduce both the cost and procedural burden of reviewing a project that was previously approved just a few years before.
The most notable change with this section is to introduce the permitting of mixed -use (Neighborhood Commercial uses) development opportunities within our RM-24 (High Density Residential) Land Use District. This is further discussed in Section 7, and pertains to sites specifically located on a Major or Secondary Highway, as identified by the General Plan.
The remaining changes clarify that both types of ground mounted sign (freestanding and monument) are subject to this review process and directly identifies Congregate Living Health Facilities as a specific residential land use subject to this review procedure. The Planning Commission discussed during their public hearing whether a Conditional Use Permit be required for certain Congregate Living Health Facilities, but ultimately did not proceed with that recommendation.
Section 5 — Code Section 83.030505: Certificate of Land Use State Law
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Public Safety
Procedure
Cleanup
Yes
Yes
Summary
of Changes
• Establishes a zoning clearance process for new businesses The City of Yucaipa historically had an annual business license requirement for any entity that was conducting business within the City. This effort often resulted in a cumbersome process, with the Finance Division receiving applications from all City vendors, contractors (including those based outside the area), and brick and mortar establishments, then having to maintain these records and fees annually. As part of the process, the Community Development Department would also be responsible for reviewing and signing off all new applications. For most of these licenses, the Department's review was perfunctory, as out of area contractors and vendors typically did not present an issue from a land use perspective. However, new businesses within the City were reviewed for compliance with the permitted uses for their subject location. The business license application often lacked sufficient information to support the review, and coordination with the Finance Division liaison added further complexity to the process.
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Development Department role in that process. This section modifies an unused section of the Development Code to establish the procedure. As part of its implementation, new business establishments would submit for a Zoning Clearance Review to: 1) ensure that the proposed use is allowed at the subject site, 2) determine if any permits are necessary prior to occupancy, and 3) determine if any other elements may be relevant to the business operator before they open. In lieu of the annual fee required under the previous process, new business owners will now complete a one-time application and receive an Economic Development Resource Package. This package includes support for new businesses, guidance for grand openings, links to Chamber of Commerce membership and discounts, and information on participating in the City's Local Business Billboard Promotion Program, among other benefits. The intended goal is to ensure that business owners can open their doors as smoothly as possible and be supported along the way.
Section 6 — Code Section 83.040110: Tentative Tract Map Procedures State Law
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Public Safety
Procedure
Cleanup
Yes
Yes
Yes
Summary • Ten (10) lots or less, or otherwise specified by a city planning document, is of Changes approved ministerially
• Ministerial projects are not subject to a project notice • Removal of provisions to skip public hearings
As noted previously, SB 1123 and 684 make projects that propose either multiple family residential or single-family residential subdivisions with ten (10) or fewer lots to be subject to ministerial approvals.
The revision includes this change, consistent with state law, and includes any subdivision subject to a streamlined process if specified by an applicable plan. An additional change to clarify project noticing has also been included — ministerial projects are not subject to any discretion, and the denial or additional hearings of a project would be in violation of state law. This code section originally included language implying that ministerial projects could be subject to a public hearing, and that projects requiring a public hearing could be treated similar as ministerial and avoid a public hearing. To address this, the review procedure has been revised to ensure that the review process remains ministerial, including those requiring public review receive the appropriate level of administrative review.
Section 7 — Code Section 84.0335: High Density Multiple Residential State Law
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Public Safety
Procedure
Cleanup
Yes
Yes
Summary • Mixed use commercial permitted within high density projects within key corridors of Changes
This section introduces the permitting of mixed -use (Neighbor Commercial) development opportunities within the City's RM-24 (High Density Residential) Land Use Districts that are specifically located on a Major or Secondary Highway, as identified by the General Plan. As part of the City's Housing Element, the City is required to plan for a variety of housing units at a range of income levels that are delegated by the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) process through the Southern 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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California Association of Governments (SCAG). In a prior housing cycle, areas along Oak Glen Road were designated as RM-24 to provide for the City's lower income categories, and this area was expanded as part of our current 2021-2029 Housing Element.
This proposed section is intended to accomplish two key outcomes. The primary objective is to further encourage the development of these units by offering greater flexibility for the development of such sites where access is readily available, and where the development of the planned units is critical for the City's implementation of the Housing Element. However, the fiscal sustainability of the City's future has become a top priority of the current and prior City Council. Restricting the primary corridors of the City to only residential uses, where substantial traffic passes by. represents commercial value that would be lost. The proposed change would allow for additional sales tax opportunities and would facilitate commercial uses that are walkable to those new residential communities to reduce vehicle miles traveled and to create increased amenities for these new residents. This additional flexibility may also allow a parcel that previously could not be developed due to potential fiscal constraints to become feasible and therefore remain as an eligible site for meeting the City's Regional Housing Needs Assessment.
Section 8 — Code Section 84.0330: Multiple Residential (RM) State Law
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Public Safety
Procedure
Cleanup
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Summary • Approval for residential projects increased from four (4) units to ten (10), of Changes consistent with law
• Development standards cross reference Design Guidelines • Provisions for small lot subdivision projects per Housing Element As noted previously, SB 1123 and 684 make projects that propose either multiple family residential or single-family residential subdivisions with ten (10) or fewer lots to be subject to ministerial approvals.
Additional clarity is provided to assist property owners and developers that may develop in the RM Land District that they should also review the Multiple Residential Design Standards and the Citywide Design Guidelines. The final change is noting that small lot subdivisions may modify the standards listed in the code section. Allowing these types of projects was identified under Program #20 of the Housing Element and intended to provide single-family ownership flexibility. In addition, this provides an alternative from the detached condominium that had been frequently entitled in the past as those projects have unique and complicated processing requirements by the state and are also not always preferred by potential buyers.
Section 9 — Code Section 87.0630: Residential Parking Standards State Law
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Public Safety
Procedure
Cleanup
Yes
Yes
Yes
Summary • Includes Density Bonus Parking reference
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This section merely adds appropriate references to all applicable residential parking standards so that users of the code can review the required standards.
Section 10 — Multiple Residential Design Standards
State Law
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Public Safety
Procedure
Cleanup
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Summary
of Changes
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•
•
•
•
Adds small lot subdivision standards
Clarifies RM and RM-24 Distinction
Adds reference to Density Bonus and Design Guidelines
Modifies existing standards on the following topics to be objective:
o Open Space Amenities
o Trash Enclosure
a Tot lot and community focal point
o Parking lot and perimeter landscaping
Removal of a two (2) square foot notification sign
Section 11 — Alcohol Establishment Regulations
State Law
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Public Safety
Yes
Procedure
Cleanup
Summary
of Changes
• Establishes performance standards for certain off -site alcohol sales establishments where more than 5% of the retail area is for alcohol sales • A Conditional Use Permit shall be required for all new establishments that meet the standards listed in the code
• Existing establishments are considered as "deemed approved" and shall continue to operate as long as they comply with the performance standards This section of the Development Code has been added to require a Conditional Use Permit specifically for certain alcohol establishments. In particular, new establishments that primarily focus on offsite alcohol sales would be subject to this requirement. As part of their Conditional Use Permit, operating conditions of approval found in the updated code section would apply to those establishments, along with any other conditions deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission. Existing establishments would not be subject to a Conditional Use Permit requirement and would instead be considered as a "deemed approved" use for as long as they to adhere to the same conditions of approval. 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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Section 12 — Massage Therapy Establishments
State Law
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Public Safety
Yes
Procedure
Cleanup
Summary • A Conditional Use Permit shall be required for all new massage therapy of Changes establishments
• Existing establishments are considered as "deemed approved" and shall continue to operate as long as they comply with the performance standards listed in code.
This section of the Development Code has been added to require a Conditional Use Permit specifically for massage therapy establishments. As part of their Conditional Use Permit, operating conditions of approval found in the updated code section would apply to those establishments, along with any other conditions deemed appropriate by the Planning Commission. Existing establishments would not be subject to a Conditional Use Permit requirement and would instead be considered as a "deemed approved" use for as long as they to adhere to the same conditions of approval.
Section 13 — Code Section 812.030143: Congregate Living Health Facility State Law
Yes
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Public Safety
Procedure
Cleanup
Summary
of Changes
• Adds a definition for Congregate Living Health Facility The definition of such facilities is directly related to the state law that governs these residential facilities that serve those that are terminally ill.
Section 14 — Code Section 812.19096: Small Lot Subdivision State Law
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Public Safety
Procedure
Cleanup
Yes
Yes
Yes
Summary • Adds definition for small lot subdivisions
of Changes
Small lot subdivisions are projects that emulate a single-family product type with the density of the City's multiple family land use density in the RM Land Use Districts. Permitting these types of projects was identified under Program #20 of the Housing Element and is intended to add property ownership flexibility to multiple family projects and to serve as an alternative to the detached condominium that had been frequently entitled in the past.
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Section 15 — Code Section 87.0701: Sign Regulations - Intent State Law
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Public Safety
Procedure
Cleanup
Yes
Summary • Additional statement on sign regulation intent of Changes
The following intent has been added for clarification: it is the intent of this chapter to establish sign provisions to maintain control of the number of signs, sign design and sign development where possible to further promote the chapter's purposes. As noted in the recommendation section of this report, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council further analyze the suggested modifications before incorporating any amendments to those specific code sections.
Section 16 — Code Section 87.0705: Sign Regulations — General Provisions State Law
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Public Safety
Procedure
Cleanup
Yes
Summary • Clarifies encroachment into public right of way for City -controlled signs of Changes
City communication billboards may encroach into the public right of way. As noted in the recommendation section of this report, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council further analyze the suggested modifications before incorporating any amendments to those specific code sections. The discussion focused on the concept that privately owned signs cannot encroach upon the public right of way or across lots, and therefore a publicly owned sign should not be able to do so.
Section 17 — Code Section 87.0710: Sign Regulations — Prohibited Signs State Law
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Public Safety
Yes
Procedure
Cleanup
Yes
Summary • Clarifies that flashing signs are prohibited
of Changes
With the continued advancement of technology, the demand for digital displays to replace traditional sign structures has increased. However, many of these types of signs feature moving elements and flashing lights that can cause visual disruptions to drivers. In addition, some have begun to implement these structures as additional signage beyond what is permitted by the Development Code. The proposed revisions add additional clarity on these elements to ensure that they are permitted consistently and that public safety is maintained. As noted in the recommendation section of this report, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council further analyze the suggested modifications before incorporating any amendments to those specific code sections. The discussion focused on the types of prohibited signs and concerns that the limits would impact the ability for businesses to adequately 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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advertise. It should be noted that some of the provisions that were of concern are currently in the sign code, and the revisions were intended to address public safety concerns presented by the City's Public Safety Manager and those from resident complaints.
Section 18 — Code Section 87.0725: Sign Regulations — Primary Signs Summary • Adds clarity and provisions for City -Communication Billboards of Changes
State Law
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Yes
Public Safety
Procedure
Cleanup
Yes
On June 27, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 393 that provided provisions for the development of Electronic Message Centers specifically on privately owned property and approved a General Plan Amendment to allow Electronic Message Centers in the City. The proposed section would provide the necessary provisions for such sign structures on City owned and controlled lands, consistent with the General Plan Amendment, as these provisions were not included in the original Ordinance. Such signs may be used for commercial purposes or municipal purposes, and would not impact existing electronic sign structures on privately -owned properties. As noted in the recommendation section of this report, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council further analyze the suggested modifications before incorporating any amendments to those specific code sections. The discussion focused on the City
Section 19 — Code Section 84.0905: Marijuana Uses Prohibited State Law
Yes
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Yes
Public Safety
Procedure
Cleanup
Summary • Clarifies that all commercial marijuana uses are prohibited except as permitted by of Changes the Municipal Code (ex. Delivery services per state law) On November 8, 2016, California voters approved the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act. In response to this initiative, the City adopted Ordinance No. 354 that clarified that commercial cannabis activities were prohibited in the City and reiterated the provisions that were simultaneously updated in the Municipal Code. Since these code provisions were adopted, regulations regarding the delivery of cannabis have changed, which invalidated elements of the code chapter. To better address changes in state law, as well as any potential changes in the future that may occur, the Development Code modifies the provisions to state that all commercial activities are prohibited unless otherwise provided by the Municipal Code. A subsequent modification to cannabis deliveries will be provided for the City Council in compliance with state law, along with a discussion of any applicable fees.
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Section 20 — Height Regulations
State Law
GP — Housing
Econ Dev.
Yes
Public Safety
Yes
Procedure
Cleanup
Yes
Summary • Integrates the Fair Share provisions from Resolution No. 2024-53 for taller of Changes structures to ensure that the future ladder truck is funded. • Clarifies that the Community Development Director, not the Building Official, determines certain structure increases consistent with historic practice • Provides flexibility to create defined building entrances • Allows a 25-foot height increase for medical buildings and hotels The City of Yucaipa has traditionally limited the height of all buildings due to the current fire equipment that is available by the Fire Department. Specifically, the California Fire Code requires that the Fire Department be able adequately access all portions of buildings, and without an aerial ladder truck, they are limited to what may be achieved by a static ladder affixed to the ground. To comply with housing laws, the City of Yucaipa initiated the development of its RM-24 Land Use District following adoption of its 2008 Housing Element on February 23, 2009, to permit projects with 24 dwelling units per acre to accommodate affordable housing. These types of projects result in structures that are three stories and often stretch what can be accommodated by a static ladder without unique design elements that create unusable areas within the site. Similarly, the City approved a three-story hotel project that had similar challenges in site planning, building design, and construction. These intricacies can hinder the feasibility of attracting key uses, even though such uses can provide significant economic benefits to the community.
As more of these types of structures are permitted, the demand and benefit of an aerial ladder truck has been highlighted. As part of the Safety Element Update adopted on July 22, 2024, and as identified in the public safety funding policy adopted on August 12, 2024, a long-term funding strategy was developed for the purchase and operation of this type of fire equipment. In addition, projects within the proposed Freeway Corridor Specific Plan update will be conditioned to participate in the initial cost of the acquisition. Once the equipment has been ordered, the prior constraints to building heights will be resolved. To ensure that there are sufficient participants in the funding program to maintain the annual costs, as well as to capture the economic development benefits realized with hotel projects and to further incentivize the healthcare industry to Yucaipa, the proposed section allows increased flexibility for certain land uses that are located within areas along the freeway to increase their building heights. This ensures that the costs are spread by multiple projects, and that there is appropriate demand for this type of specialize equipment. These changes also remain below the maximum building heights that could otherwise be facilitated with an aerial ladder truck to ensure that the scale of buildings remain appropriate for the community, and include increased setback limitations, which will allow for additional protection for neighboring parcels. 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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Section 21 — Landscape Regulations
State Law
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Public Safety
Procedure
Cleanup
Yes
Yes
Summary • Integrates the City's standard Conditions of Approval for landscaping into the of Changes Development Code
The City's landscape design requirements have been historically located within a previously typed document entitled "Administrative Guidelines" and included into the Standard Conditions of Approval for all new projects. As standard practice, these requirements are proposed to be formally added to the Development Code. An additional provision has also been included for enhanced features within a priority pedestrian area, such as a specimen tree, water or rock feature, or artwork.
Section 22 — Code Section 83.010305: Applications for Land Use Decisions State Law
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Public Safety
Procedure
Cleanup
Yes
Yes
Summary • Automatic withdraw of inactive projects
of Changes
Most projects that are submitted to the Planning Division move forward through the process efficiently and effectively, with the project proponents eager to arrive at a decision. However, several projects are submitted, and after comments are provided from the City, remain inactive for a substantial period. In some cases, these projects may be inactive for several years before an applicant realizes that they may be able to recover some of the application fees and then formally withdraw their application. To improve customer service, the proposed change would create an automatic withdrawal for projects that remain inactive for a year.
Section 23 — Code Section 83.041120: Subdivision Design and Improvements State Law
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Public Safety
Procedure
Cleanup
Yes
Summary • Establishes a Homeowner's Association requirement for subdivisions over 50 of Changes units
For all residential subdivision projects, there are two different methods for maintaining the landscape and related features for the project: a Homeowner's Association (HOA) managed by the community or a Landscape, Lighting and Maintenance District (LLMD) managed by the City. There are a variety of LLMDs throughout the City, which represent a substantial administrative responsibility and oversight for the work completed. To better facilitate City resources, and to ensure appropriate conditions are in place for new projects, this would formally establish a policy that projects consisting of master planned developments or new subdivisions with over 50 units would be required to form an HOA. Projects that 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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are smaller would be exempt from the HOA requirement as operating and maintaining an HOA requires enough homeowners to create a board and maintain a quorum for their meetings, and instead would be subject to the LLMD. Condominium projects would still be subject to an I--IOA.
Section 24 — Code Section 83.030225: Final Map
State Law
GP - Housing
Econ Dev.
Public Safety
Procedure
Cleanup
Yes
Yes
Summary • Establishes flexibility for a "Timely Filed Map" of Changes
As part of the steps to subdivide a parcel, a "Final Map" must be reviewed and approved by the County Surveyor, then approved by the City Engineer, and finally adopted by the City Council prior to the expiration date of the Tentative Map. However, there are often delays that may occur during the County review process that can encroach upon the expiration date. To formalize a timely filed extension due to such delays, the proposed section would grant a one-year grace period to complete the process. This would provide flexibility for developers actively engaged in the process, while preventing projects that remain inactive or stalled between review stages beyond what is permissible under the Subdivision Map Act.
Section 25 — Fire Safety Overlay
State Law
Yes
GP — Housing
Econ Dev.
Public Safety
Yes
Procedure
Cleanup
Summary • Establishes "FR-3" District to correspond to new Moderate Fire Hazard Severity of Changes Zone
In early 2025, the State of California released updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps for all cities and counties to adopt. As part of the new map, a moderate hazard zone was created in addition to the very high and high severity zones. The City of Yucaipa has historically implemented these hoards and their corresponding fire standards through its Safety Element and Municipal Code, identifying FR-1 as areas within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and FR-2 as the High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
Therefore, a proposed FR-3 would then correspond to the Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone. An update to the Safety Element is also proposed to align the City's General Plan map and references to these updated statewide maps. Matching changes required for the Municipal Code section for the City's adoption of the Fire Code were adopted by the City Council at the July 28, 2025 meeting..
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The proposed Ordinance does not directly result in the development of any parcel of land but instead modifies the development standards to either: 1) comply with current state law requirements, 2) implement existing policies and procedures, 3) add clarity to existing requirements and/or, 4) adds flexibility to standards to achieve economic development or public safety goals. An Addendum to the 2016 Yucaipa General Plan Environmental Impact Report that addresses the changes proposed 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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by the Ordinance has been prepared and has been recommended, with the exception of the sections pertaining to signs, by the Planning Commission for the adoption of Ordinance No. 450. This Addendum was prepared pursuant to Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines. The analysis contained in the addendum demonstrates that the conditions described in Section 15162 of the Guidelines that call for preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR have not been met, and therefore a subsequent or supplemental EIR is not required, and that the adoption of the Ordinance would not result in impacts not originally analyzed in the 2016 General Plan EIR.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is a $50 Notice of Determination filing fee with the Clerk of the Board of the County of San Bernardino with this recommendation. The amount of $50 is included in the adopted FY26 Budget.
Attachment(s):
1. Ordinance No. 450
2. Addendum to General Plan EIR
3. Planning Commission Minutes of June 18, 2025
4. Planning Commission Minutes of July 16, 2025
Approved by:
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ATTACHMENT 1
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ORDINANCE NO. 450
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 812.19096, SECTION 812.030143, CHAPTER 18 (ALCOHOL ESTABLISHMENTS), CHAPTER 19 (MASSAGE THERAPY ESTABLISHMENTS) AND CHAPTER 13 (LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS), AND AMENDING DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTIONS 83.030105, 83.030323, 83.030305,
83.030505, 83.040110, 84.0335, 84.0330, 87.0630, 87.0701, 87.0705, 87.0710, 87.0725, 84.0905,
83.010305, 83.041120 AND 83.030225, AND CHAPTER 2 (MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS) OF DIVISION 8 (SPECIFIC USE DESIGN STANDARDS), CHAPTER 4 (HEIGHT REGULATIONS) OF DIVISION 7 (GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS), AND ARTICLE 1 (FIRE SAFETY (FR) OVERLAY DISTRICT) OF CHAPTER 2 (HAZARD PROTECTION) OF DIVISION 5 (OVERLAY DISTRICTS) AS PART OF A PERIODIC CODE REQUIREMENT CLEANUP AND ENHANCEMENT.
WHEREAS, on March 14, 1994, the City Council of the City of Yucaipa (the "City Council") adopted a comprehensive Development Code that included zoning standards and development review procedures for the City of Yucaipa (the "City") to use to evaluate a variety of development and land use proposals; and
WHEREAS, periodic updates to the City's Development Code are warranted to address updated General Plan policies, updated state law requirements, or to remove ambiguities by memorializing prior interpretations made on existing code provisions; and WHEREAS, on June 18, 2025, and July 16, 2025, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider its recommendation on the Ordinance and after receiving public comments, closed the public hearing, and recommended that the City Council adopt this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed Ordinance, at which time a staff report was presented and evidence in the record was provided to support the findings required by the Yucaipa Development Code Section 83.020210 as reflected in Attachment A to the City Council Agenda Report, dated August 11, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City Council's approval of the proposed amendments to the Development Code will result in consistency between the Development Code and the policies and objectives of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has made the necessary findings to adopt amendments to the Development Code as required by California law and has taken all other actions as required by California law to amend the Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Development Code constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Sections 21000, et seq.) ("CEQA"), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000, et seq.), and the City's Local CEQA Guidelines, and the project has been 1 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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environmentally reviewed as required by law; and
WHEREAS, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was previously certified by the City Council on April 11, 2016, for the 2016 General Plan, and based on the City's review of CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, the City has caused an. Addendum ("Addendum") to the certified EIR for the 2016 General Plan Update (et. al.) to be prepared for the proposed amendments to the Development Code in accordance with the CEQA Guideline § 15164, because the proposed project does not require the preparation of a new or supplemental EIR in accordance with CEQA Guideline § 15162 as no new significant impacts are proposed; and WHEREAS, the project has been adequately considered and evaluated in the EIR for the 2016 General Plan and the EIR Addendum, and the City Council has considered the EIR and EIR Addendum prior; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the facts presented in the case, including the written and oral staff reports on the Proposed Amendment (PLN-PDE-25-0002), public testimony, written and oral evidence presented to the Planning Commission and the Planning Commission recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings, Purpose and Intent.
A. This Ordinance is adopted by the City Council pursuant to the City's police powers to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the public.
S. The City Council finds that the overall use and development of land should be designed for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare; that it is important to ensure that the establishment of all land uses conform to a plan of logical and orderly development of the land, and that present and future land uses be compatible with surrounding land uses; and that incompatible land uses would be aesthetically displeasing, economically detrimental, and harmful to the public health, safety and welfare.
Section 2.
Section 83.030105 (Procedures) of Chapter 3 (Land Use Design Procedures) of Division 3 (Procedures) of the Yucaipa Development Code is hereby amended to read:
"83.030105 Conditional Use Permit Review Criteria.
A Conditional Use Permit or alternate review procedure as allowed by this section shall be required for the construction, alteration, or expansion of every use that is allowed by a land use district subject to a Conditional Use Permit. Additionally, a Conditional Use Permit shall be required for the following:
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(b) A Land Use Compliance --Review sha'�-required to here--th , institutional -a
f
f otaga eF the o„iginale..,. l tted ure structca r..
f
by no more than 5,000 square feet.
0 a Conditional Use Permit.
(a) A Conditional Use Permit shall be required for the conversion of non -conforming structures from one primary land use classification to another (e.g., remodeling of a residential structure for retail commercial or industrial use). (b) A Conditional Use Permit shall be required for the establishment of any type of land use that proposes to house between two (2) to six (6) parolees. In addition, a new Conditional Use Permit shall be required for the following actions:
(1) The operation of an existing parolee home (unless it was established prior to the effective date of this ordinance).
(2) Any changes in the operating conditions from what was originally imposed by the City, including, but not limited to, the number of parolees or other modifications to the conditions of approval.
(3) Any changes in the operating conditions of an existing parolee home that was lawfully established prior to the effective date of this ordinance. (4) The sale, transfer, or new lease agreement of a parolee home to another individual or entity.
(5) The re-establishment of an existing parolee home that has not been occupied by parolees for a consecutive period of thirty (30) days. (c) Message Therapy Establishments
(d) Off -Sale General (Type 21) alcohol establishments where 1O% or more of the retail area is dedicated to alcohol sales"
Section 3. Section 83.030323 (Revocation) of Chapter 3 (Land Use Design Procedures) of Division 3 (Procedures) of the Yucaipa Development Code is hereby added to read:
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"Section 83.030323 Revocation
(a) Any land use permit granted in accordance with the terms of this Chapter shall be revoked if a finding is made that:
(1) Any of the conditions or terms of such permit are violated; or (2) Any law or ordinance violated in connection therewith; or (3) The permit was obtained by fraud or misrepresentation; or (4) The use permit as implemented is detrimental to the public health or safety or is a nuisance.
(b) The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on any proposed revocation after giving ten (10) days' notice prior to the hearing. The Planning Commission shall report in writing its recommendation to revoke, modify or allow the use permit to remain unchanged to the City Council. The City Council shall hold a public hearing and shall determine the facts and may revoke, modify or allow the use permit to remain unchanged."
Section 4.
Section 83.030305 (Procedures) of Chapter 3 (Land Use Design Procedures) of Division 3 (Procedures) of the Yucaipa Development Code is hereby amended to read:
"83.030305 Procedures.
(a) A Land Use Compliance Review application is required to accomplish the following:
(1) A Land Use Compliance Review shall be required to authorize an expansion or change of use which would require additional parking or have an occupant load of more than thirty (30), or result in the development of up to four (4) or -fewer additional multi -family units in an existing project.
(2) A Land Use Compliance Review shall be required to authorize the expansion, alteration, or disturbance of land associated with an existing commercial, industrial, institutional, or multiple residential use which cumulatively involves no more than twenty-five percent (25%) or five hundred (500) square feet (whichever is greater) of the ground area covered by the land use or square footage of the original permitted structure.
(3) A Land Use Compliance Review shall be required when an existing publicly owned institutional structure which is less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet in area is altered or expanded by no more than five thousand (5,000) square feet. (4) Authorize the construction or addition of new freestanding or monument signs.
(5) Authorize the construction of a secondary dwelling unit as defined by, and subject to the standards set forth in, Section 84.0510(a)(1). (6) Authorize the construction of up to few ten (410) multi -family dwelling units, unless otherwise specified by an applicable plan.
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(7) Authorize the conversion of a residential structure from a residential land use to an office land use. (Conversion to a retail commercial land use requires a Conditional Use Permit.)
(8) Authorizes the construction of multiple residential dwelling units in high density multiple residential (RM-24) districts, or high density and mixed -use commercial development where permitted.
(9) Authorize the construction of an accessory dwelling unit as defined by, and subject to the standards set forth in, Section 84.0570. (10) Reauthorize a previously approved Conditional Use Permit, Planning Use Permit or similar land use entitlement that has been expired within the past year, provided there have been no updates to applicable Development Code standards or General Plan policies that would require modifications to the previously approved project design.
(11) Authorize a state -licensed Congregate Living Health Facility (CLHF) that meets the provisions of California Health and Safety Code 1267.16 (c) for persons who are terminally ill in any residential district. (b) The Land Use Compliance Review applies to developments that were subject to a Conditional Use Permit authorization or those uses that were legally established prior to establishment of regulations that required Conditional Use Permit authorizations or similar authorizations.
(c) Procedure
Staff Review without Notice
(d) Reviewing Authority
Community Development Director"
Section 5. Section 83.030505 (Procedures) of Article 5 (Certificate of Land Use Compliance) of Chapter 3 (Land Use Design Procedures) of Division 3 (Procedures) of the Yucaipa Development Code is hereby amended to read:
"83.030505 Procedures.
(a) Purpose. A zoning clearance is a ministerial procedure used by the City to verify that a proposed land use and associated business within a physical site in the City complies with the City's Development Code and is a permissible use within the subject land use district and that it also complies with the occupancy requirements of the existing or proposed structure.
(b) Applicability. A zoning clearance is required prior to the operation of any new business, or any change of business entering a physical site within the City of Yucaipa. (a) The Certificate of Land Usc Compliance is used to certify the legal use of property, 5 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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er-13refeFt-
(b) Filing Criteria
(c) Application Content. The application shall include all information available on the scale and intensity of the proposed business to assist staff in its review of compliance. (1) The certificate shall identiP the al „erty_involved (d) Procedure
Staff Review without Notice
(e) Reviewing Authority
Community Development Director
(f) Conditions of Approval. No new conditions of approval shall be issued with associated with a zoning compliance certification; however, disclosures or specific requirements may be attached to a zoning clearance to identify any high-level permit requirement, such as NPDES reporting requirements, Fire Department inspections or Hazardous Waste reporting requirements, or if any land use entitlements or building permits that are necessary to authorize the business/land use as part of the zoning compliance approval. Absent these disclosures, the Conditions of Approval from the prior land use entitlements would continue to apply regardless of the zoning clearance.
(g) Acknowledgment. A zoning clearance approval shall not become effective until the applicant submits a written acknowledgment and agreement to operate the proposed use in a manner that is consistent with the activity described in the approval." Section 6. Section 83.040110 (Review Procedures) of Chapter 4 (Division of Land Procedures) of Division 3 (Procedures) of the Yucaipa Development Code is hereby amended to read:
"83.040110 Review Procedures.
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(1)
Procedure:
Public Hearing
(2) Reviewing Authority:
Planning Commission
public -hearing . e �J edures
(C embe oft a De ele ent Re e..' Committee objects to
(b) Tentative Parcel Map/Minor Subdivision Procedures, or Tract Maps with 10 or less lots, or as otherwise authorized through an administrative review process by an adopted Specific Plan or state law requirement
(1) Procedure:
Staff Review without Notice procedures shall be used, except that aeseribed in Calif rn. G , nt Code Seetion 6642 (a) (b) re■ or (d) (2) Reviewing Authority:
Community Development Director
proposal is filed concurrently with an application subject to public hearing (c) Findings
Prior to approving an application for a tentative map or a vesting tentative map, a parcel map or a minor subdivision plot plan, the planning agency shall find the following to be true.
(1) The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvements, is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan. (2) The site is physically suitable for the type and proposed density of development.
(3) The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially or avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
(4) The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems.
(5) The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large for access through or the use of property within the proposed subdivision.
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(6) The design of the subdivision provides, to the extent feasible, passive or natural heating and cooling opportunities.
(7) The proposed subdivision, its design, density, and type of development and improvements conform to the regulations of the Development Code and the regulations of any public agency having jurisdiction by law. (8) If the proposed subdivision is a conversion of residential real property into a condominium project, a community apartment project, or a stock cooperative project, the Planning Agency must make the additional finding that the proposed subdivision shall comply with the requirements of California Government Code Sections 66427.1 (a) and 66452.10 prior to approving the proposed subdivision. (9) In the event that the land within a proposed subdivision is subject to a contract entered into pursuant to the California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (commencing with Section 51200 of Chapter 7 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the California Government Code), and the lot areas are less than that required in Subsection 83.040220 (a) (2) (C), the planning agency must make one of the following additional findings in order to approve the subdivision. (A) The lots created can sustain an agricultural use permitted under the contract, or are subject to a written agreement for joint management pursuant to California Government Code Section 51230.1, and the parcels which are jointly managed total at least 10 acres in size, in the case of prime agricultural land, or 40 acres in size, in the case of land which is not prime agricultural land.
(B) One of the parcels contains a residence and is subject to Section 428 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code; the residence has existed on the property for at least five years; the landowner has owned the parcels for at least 10 years; and the remaining parcels shown on the map are at least 10 acres in size, if the land is prime agricultural land; or at least 40 acres in size, if the land is not prime agricultural land.
(10) Land Project Determination
(A) The proposed subdivision is not a land project; or
(B) The proposed subdivision is a land project; a specific plan covering the area proposed to be included within the project has been adopted by the board of supervisors; and the proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, are consistent with the adopted specific plan.
(d) Notwithstanding Subsection 83.040110 (c) (3), the planning agency may approve a tentative map, or a parcel map for which a tentative map was not required, if an Environmental Impact Report was prepared with respect to the project and a finding is made pursuant to Subdivision (c) of Section 21081 of the California Public Resources Code that specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the Environmental Impact Report." 8 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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Section 7.
Section 84.0335 (High Density Multiple Residential (RM-24) District) of Chapter 3 (Land Use Districts) of Division 4 (Land Uses) of the Yucaipa Development Code is amended to read as follows:
"84.0335 High Density Multiple Residential (RM-24) District.
The High Density Multiple Residential (RM-24) District shall be located as specified by the Yucaipa General Plan.
(a) Permitted Land Uses
(1) Row, field, tree, and nursery crop cultivation.
(2) Multiple -family dwelling units as specified by Chapter 13 of Division 8.
Compatible Neighborhood Commercial uses may be integrated to provide mixed -use development on sites that are located along a Major Highway or Secondary Highway as identified by the General Plan.
(3) Accessory uses as specified by Chapter 5 of this division. (b) Property Development Standards
The following property development standards shall apply to all multi -family land uses within the RM-24 District.
Maximum Structure Height
45 feet
Minimum Lot Size
§ 2 gross acres
Maximum Lot Coverage
)60%
Maximum Building Coverage
50%
Maximum Lot Dimensions (width/depth ratio)
10 acres = 1:4
Front Yard Setback (single story)
25 feet min. 30 feet avg.
Front Yard Setback (multi -story)
35 feet min. 40 feet avg.
Side Yard Setbacks (single story)
10 feet
Side Yard Setbacks (multi -story)
20 feet
Rear Yard Setbacks (single story)
15 feet
Rear Yard Setbacks (multi -story)
20 feet
Street Side Yard Setbacks (for local streets)
20 feet
Street Side Yard Setbacks (collector streets)
25 feet
Maximum Housing Density
24 du/ac
Minimum Housing Density
20 du/ac
Minimum District Size
5 gross acres
(1) The establishment of the High Density Multiple Residential (RM-24) District is intended to facilitate the implementation of General Plan policies that allow for the development of high quality multiple -family housing that may include dwelling units that are also affordable to lower income households. The district provides alternate review procedures and development standards for the existing requirements that are specified by this Code. When the High Density Multiple Residential (RM-24) District is established on any property, including property 9 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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Section 8.
within the Freeway Corridor Specific Plan, the review procedures and development standards used for that site shall be those that are set forth above and in Chapter 13 of Division 8 of this Code.
(2) Multiple -family dwelling units constructed in the High Density Multiple Residential (RM-24) District shall be permitted by right, pursuant to the administrative review procedures contained in Development Code Section 83.030305, and the development review procedures contained in the City's Architectural/Design Review application.
(3) Mixed -use Development shall be granted a maximum height increase of 20%. Projects that exceed the base height shall be designed such that the top two stories are recessed a minimum of 10 feet from the horizontal plane of the building footprint."
Section 84.0330 (Multiple Residential (RM) District) of Chapter 3 (Land Use Districts) of Division 4 (Land Uses) of the Yucaipa Development Code is amended to read as follows:
"84.0330 Multiple Residential (RM) District.
The Multiple Residential (RM) District shall be located as specified by the Yucaipa General Plan. (a) Permitted Land Uses
(1) Row, field, tree, and nursery crop cultivation on parcels of 10,000 sq. ft. or greater. Any structure associated with this activity is limited to 1,000 square feet. (2) Single dwelling unit.
(3) Small residential care facility.
(4) Accessory uses as specified by Chapter 5 of this division. (5) Small family day care home.
(6) Four Ten or fewer multiple dwelling units, subject to Land Use Compliance Review.
(b) Land Uses Subject to Conditional Use Permit
(1) Five o- mo-e More than 10 multiple -dwelling units. (2) Mobilehome parks (minimum parcel size-10 acres).
(3) Planned developments.
(4) Parolee homes.
(5) Supportive housing.
(6) Transitional housing.
(7) Large residential care facility.
(8) Large family day care home.
(9) Boarding house.
(10) Bed and breakfast lodge.
(11) Botanical gardens and arboretums.
(12) Historic and monument sites.
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(13) Unmanned public utilities and services uses/structures. (14) Unmanned radio and television stations/towers.
(15) Wildlife and nature preserves.
(c) Property Development Standards
The following property development standards shall apply to all land uses within the RM District. Single Residential (RS) District development standards shall apply to all single- family land uses within the RM District. Projects are also subject to the Multiple Residential Design Standards of this code and the Citywide Design Guidelines. aximum Structure Height
35 feet
inimum Lot Size (map suffix will modify)
7,200 sq. ft.
Maximum Lot Coverage
60% _
Maximum Building Coverage 60%
Maximum Lot Dimensions (width/depth ratio)
10 acres = 1:4
Minimum Lot Dimensions (width/depth in feet)
75/100 interior
Minimum Lot Dimensions (width/depth in feet)
85/100 corner
Front Yard Setback (Single Story)
25 feet
Front Yard Setback (Multi Story)
30 feet
Side Yard Setbacks (Single Story)
10 feet
Side Yard Setbacks (Multi Story)
20 feet
Rear Yard Setbacks
15 feet
Street Side Yard Setbacks (for local streets)
15 feet
Street Side Yard Setbacks (collector streets)
25 feet
Maximum Housing Density
8.7 du/acre
Minimum District Size
10 gross acres
(1) A final or parcel map may establish front yard setbacks of not less than 22 feet, provided the average setback of all parcels is at least 25 feet. (2) Smaller lot sizes shall be allowed to facilitate a small -lot subdivision, as defined by the Development Code, which are designed to emulate a traditional single-family subdivision and ownership. Such projects shall comply with the City's design standards that govern Multiple Residential development, as well as the permitted maximum housing density."
Section 9.
Section 87.0630 (Residential Uses) of Chapter 6 (Parking Regulations) of Division 7 (General Design Standards) of the Yucaipa Development Code is amended to read as follows:
"Section 87.0630 Residential Uses.
(a) Dwellings, including multiple dwellings: two parking spaces on the same site with the main building for each dwelling unit; such parking spaces shall be located to the rear of the front setback line, except that in mountain areas the parking spaces may be located within the setback areas; tandem parking shall be prohibited except in mountain areas. 11 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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(b) Mobilehome parks: two parking spaces (which may be in tandem) on each mobilehome lot; there shall also be established and maintained within each mobilehome park one parking space for each 10 spaces or fraction thereof within the mobilehome park, for visitor use.
(c) Single-family detached condominiums or small lot subdivisions: each two bedroom or larger dwelling unit shall be provided with two parking spaces within a fully enclosed garage; plus two additional open parking spaces for each four bedroom unit, and one additional open parking space for each two or three bedroom unit; and guest parking shall be provided at one-half open parking space for each dwelling unit. (d) If a housing development meets the requirements of 83.010715, the parking requirement shall be those specified under 83.010730."
Section 10. Chapter 2 (Multiple Residential Design Standards) of Division 8 (Specific Use Design Standards) of the Yucaipa Development Code is amended to read as follows:
"88.0201 General Provisions.
(a) INTENT. The purpose of this chapter is to provide quality development guidelines for multiple -unit residential development within the City of Yucaipa. (b) LOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS. The Multiple Residential Design Standards shall be applied in the City of Yucaipa in all Residential land use districts where the residential designation is preceded by the RM designation, except for RM-24. (c) REVIEW REQUIREMENTS. A Conditional Use Permit and a public hearing shall be required for all proposed multi -family projects of five (5) or more than 10 units in areas of the City zoned RM. If a "small lot subdivision" is proposed, as defined by Division 12 of the Development Code, a subdivision map shall instead be filed. All common space areas shall be identified as lettered lots. Factors e,a to .letermine cifc densit y and service levels.
88.0205 Parking Requirements.
(a) Each two bedroom or larger dwelling unit shall be provided with two (2) parking spaces within a fully enclosed garage. Each dwelling unit with a single bedroom shall be provided with two parking spaces within a covered carport or fully enclosed garage, at developer's option. An attempt shall be made to locate the carport/garage adjacent to the unit being served. If not adjacent to the unit being served, the carport/garage shall be located within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the dwelling unit it is designed to serve. For single-family detached condominiums or small lot subdivisions, each two bedroom or larger dwelling unit shall be provided with two (2) parking spaces within a fully enclosed garage; plus two (2) additional open parking spaces for each four bedroom unit, and one (1) additional open parking space for each two or three bedroom unit. 12 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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(b) One parking space for each two dwelling units shall be provided for guest parking.
Such parking shall be distributed throughout the development site. (c) Required parking spaces shall be side by side and tandem parking shall not be counted toward minimum parking requirements.
(d) Unless otherwise approved by the Planning Commission and/or City Council, in projects containing more than two units, on -street parking shall not be used to satisfy any of the above parking requirements.
(e) If a housing development meets the requirements of 83.010715, the parking requirement shall be those specified under 83.010730.
88.0210 Dwelling Size and Amenities.
(a) One (1) bedroom units shall be a minimum of seven hundred fifty (750) square feet; two (2) bedroom units shall be a minimum of nine hundred (900) square feet; three (3) or more bedroom units shall be a minimum of one thousand fifty (1,050) square feet. (b) In no case may any building structure exceed two stories. (c) All bedrooms in any unit shall have a minimum of one hundred (100) square feet, including any closet space. Projects with plans showing a bonus room, den or other similar nomenclature shall be treated as if an additional bedroom were being proposed, if said room has direct access to a bathroom and/or contains closet space. (d) A laundry facility, including washer and dryer hook-ups, shall be provided within each residential unit or in an attached garage. Automatic garbage disposal shall be provided in each dwelling unit.
(e) Each dwelling unit shall have a minimum of private open space of one hundred fifty (150) square feet, in the form of patio or private yard, with a minimum dimension of ten (10) feet. For units above the ground unit, one or two balconies with a combined area of one hundred (100) square feet shall be provided. Th ro :,amen* m . be e by the exeapti1 al design f atures nip
(f) At least three items from the following list of amenities shall be provided to each unit:
*only one (1) of these items can be chosen from 5, 6, 7, or 11. (1) fireplace
(2) bay or kitchen greenhouse windows
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
skylights
oversized closets
refrigerator*
automatic dishwasher*
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(7) washer/dryer units*
(8) entry courtyard or arbor
(9) decorative doors
(10) enclosed garage, where not required
(11) air conditioner*
(12) security alarm system
(13) automatic garage door opener
(14) other comparable features
(g) Each door providing ingress and egress to any dwelling unit subject to this ordinance shall be equipped with the following devices:
(1) A peephole allowing a person inside the unit to see, at a wide angle, persons outside of the unit at the door, without the person inside being seen. The Planning Commission and/or City Council may consider other options to a peephole which provide like security features.
(2) A deadbolt lock attached to the construction studding. Attachment to the doorjamb or trim shall not be sufficient to comply with the terms of this ordinance. (h) All multi -level multiple -family residential structures shall be provided with a water closet on the ground floor.
88.0215 Site Amenities.
(a) Multi -family projects containing more than five (5) units shall provide an entry statement, consisting of at least one of the following:
(1) hardscape structure (trellis, decorative garden wall, landscaped berming, decorative gate, etc.)
(2) specimen landscaping (large, distinctive vegetation) or mature trees (3) textured or stamped concrete
(4) monument signage with accompanying landscaping
(5) or other comparable installations, as approved by the Planning Commission and/or City Council
(b) Trash collection areas shall be provided within two hundred (200) feet of the farthermost unit they are to serve, and shall be situated so as to eliminate noise and visual intrusion on adjacent property as well as to eliminate fire hazard to adjacent structures.
Trash enclosures shall be of masonry construction, comply with the City's enclosure design standard, and shall be easily accessible to all residents. The location shall also be accessible to and -trash collection vehicles as determined and approved by the City's franchised waste hauler.
(c) Each project shall provide outdoor open space for recreation and leisure activities within the development site in the following manner:
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(1) Outdoor open space shall comprise not less than forty (40) percent of the net acreage. Public driveways, parking spaces, or other areas designated for operational functions are not considered open space. Open space may include game courts or room, saunas, tennis courts, putting greens, play lots, outdoor cooking areas, lawn bowling, and front and rear and side yard setbacks, if landscaped and greater than the minimums required. Private patios and/or yards attached to individual units may be computed as required open space. In projects that
include a majority of two or more bedroom units, the City strongly en.our-ages requires the development of a portion of the required open space as a children's' play lots.
(2) Swimming pools, with related deck areas, wading pools, fish ponds, volleyball courts, tennis courts, barbecue areas, game rooms, or other recreational facilities provided for the common use of all the residents may be constructed within the required outdoor living space; provided, however, that such facilities shall not occupy more than fifty (50) percent of the required outdoor living space. (3) Projects containing more than twenty-five (25) units will require installation of at least one (1) community focal point per project. The community focal point should be designed to function as a central meeting space for use by project residents. These areas shallshould include shading, seating, and decorative features consistent with the style and design of the units, or may be enclosed within a structure, which features the same architectural detailing, including materials, roof projections and slopes, and lighting of the predominate elevation type, to function as a multi -purpose recreation/meeting room. The focal point should be centrally located and accessible to all individuals. Such facilities may not occupy more than fifty (50) percent of the required outdoor living space. (d) Under all conditions, the open spaces created pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance shall remain open and available for such use during the life of the development.
88.0220 Architecture.
(a) Architectural plans will be subject to review by the City Architect, and approval of the Planning Commission and/or City Council. In addition to the Citywide Design Guideline requirements, , it the following standards will applybe-applied impossible:
(1) Building Massing: Buildings must be interesting and should display an integrity of design and style. Flat, unarticulated building faces are strongly discouraged. Simple, stucco -box structures with standard simple roofs and tack on highlights should be avoided. Building shapes and wall massing should be varied.
Wall relief should be provided by introducing variables into the building equation.
Rectangular box shapes should be avoided in favor of second floor tiering and increasing the number of major building faces.
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Stairways and entries should be recessed, covered, or treated in such a fashion as to increase the sense of arrival and provide shelter from natural elements. (3) Roof and Roof Lines: Wood -shake roof materials are prohibited in new multi- family development due to fire hazards. Roof lines should be varied and interesting.
Long, continuous expanses of simple roofs should be avoided. Hips and gables should be provided when consistent with other architectural elements. Rooftop equipment should be screened from street view.
(4) Scale: Buildings should be in scale for the area in which they are proposed, and should be compatible with surrounding properties. Views of existing residences shall be protected wherever possible.
(5) Perimeter walls, fencing or other screening will be required where appropriate.
In general, backyards and parking areas should be screened from street view.
88.0225 Landscape.
(a) Landscape plans will be subject to review by the City Planning Director and approval by the Planning Commission and/or City Council. In addition to the Citywide Design Guideline requirements, general, it is anticipated that the following standards will apply :
(1) Setback areas shall include landscape installations. (2) All parking lots, more than four (4) spaces, shouldshall be provided with pockets for trees or shrubs, unless covered parking is provided. Landscape plans should be designed to provide reasonable shade for the parking lot areas, and the following standards shall apply to parking lots:
(A) A minimum five (5) foot wide (inside dimension) planter shall be provided at the end of parking aisles that includes shade trees. (B) A four (4) foot wide (inside dimension) diamond planter island shall be provided after every four (4) parking spaces that includes shade trees.
(C) Areas with double parking rows are encouraged to include planter medians between the rows. Opportunities for pedestrian pathways within the median, and/or the use of bio-swales to support water quality design requirements shall be used wherever possible.
(3) Buildings should be provided with proper landscape screening. Landscape cutouts and pockets should generally be provided along building walls, at building corners, or other highly visible locations around buildings. (4) All plant and tree material should be verifiably appropriate for use in the Yucaipa area. Consideration should be given to resistance to drought, water requirements, adaptability to wind (if appropriate), longevity, and ease of maintenance. A specific attempt should be made to utilize plant palettes and design plans which serve to promote energy and water conservation. (5) Invasive species (cottonwood or ash for example) should be installed away from hardscape improvements, or provided with root barriers, or avoided. (6) Irrigation systems should generally avoid spray methods in favor of bubbler or drip systems. Lines shall be placed underground.
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(7) On -site native vegetation should be incorporated into site or landscape plans wherever feasible. Special effort should be made to preserve and incorporate existing trees into design schemes. Mature trees removed from a site shall be replaced two to one with minimum 24 inch box trees, unless prohibited by site dimensions. Where feasible, natural vegetation should be allowed to re-establish itself.
(8) Parking lots should be screened from street view wherever possible. (9) Sidewalks are required in conjunction with all new multi -family residential development. Builders/developers should extend landscaping beyond the property to the sidewalk or curb line.
(10) Building faces should be softened by tree installation over a reasonable period of time. Trees shall be selected to include varietals that will reach the building's height at maturity.
(11) Buffer areas between potentially conflicting uses should Areas adjacent to other development shall be well —planted with large shrubs and fast-growing evergreen trees.
880230 Noti ficat. .
Developer applicant shall cause a Notice of at least 12" x 24" to be erected on any property where a multi family housing project of five (5) or more units is proposed. Said sign should be prominently displayed and shall state a description of the project.
88.0235 Multiple Residential Building Separations.
The following separations shall apply to any lot containing two or more dwelling units which are in separate detached structures. The separations shall be between opposite exterior walls. Walls shall be considered opposite if a perpendicular line drawn in a horizontal plane from one structure intersects another structure's wall. The front side of a unit is the one containing the primary entrance to the dwelling unit.
Building Orientation
She Oration
Side -to -Side
10 feet
Rear -to -Rear or Front -to -Side
15 feet
Front -to -Rear
20 feet
Front -to -Front or Interior Court Space
25 feet
Interior Court Space with Parking Access
30 feet
All Others
20 feet
Section 11. Chapter 18 (Alcohol Establishments) of Division 8 (Specific Use Design Standards) of the Yucaipa Development Code is added to read as follows:
"Section 88.01801 General Provisions
Section 88.01805 Definitions
Section 88.01810 Conditional Use Permits for Certain New Alcohol Beverage Sales Activities Section 88.01815 Operational Standards
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Section 88.01820 Automatic Deemed Approved Status
Section 88.01805 General Provisions
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this article is to establish standards for the City's alcohol establishments, and specifically requires Conditional Use Permits for the operation of certain alcohol beverage sales activities and confers deemed approved status for such existing alcohol beverage sales activities that constitute legal nonconforming uses. Enforcement of these provisions shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter
1.12 of the Municipal Code.
(b) Intent. The regulations described in this chapter have been developed for the following purposes:
(1) To protect residential, commercial, industrial, civic and institutional areas and minimize the adverse impacts of nonconforming and incompatible uses; (2) To provide mechanisms to address problems often associated with the locations of alcohol sale establishments such as litter, loitering, graffiti, and unruly behavior, and ensure that alcohol beverage sales establishments are not the source of public nuisances in the community;
(3) To provide for properly maintained alcohol beverage sales establishments so that the negative impacts generated by these activities are not harmful to the surrounding environment in any way;
(4) To monitor deemed approved establishments to ensure they do not substantially change in mode or character of operation; (5) To provide opportunities for alcohol beverage sales establishments to operate in a mutually beneficial relationship to each other and to other surrounding uses.
Section 88.01805 Definitions
The meaning and construction of the words and phrases set forth below shall apply throughout this chapter, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning or construction:
(a) Alcohol Beverage: Alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer, and any liquid or solid containing alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine or beer, that contains one-half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume and that is fit for beverage purposes either alone or when diluted, mixed or combined with other substances, the sale of which requires an ABC license.
(b) Alcohol Beverage Sales Facility: The retail sale of alcohol beverages for on site or off site consumption.
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establishments, wine shops, bowling alleys, billiard or game parlors, service stations, social halls, taverns, cocktail lounges, dance halls, nightclubs, bars, and alcohol beverage tasting rooms. This definition excludes fast food establishments, restaurants (serving of alcohol beverages with meals only), manufacturing, wholesale, and temporary events.
(d) California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control, or ABC: The department of the state of California empowered to act pursuant to article 20, section 22, of the California constitution and authorized to administer the provisions of the alcohol beverage control act.
(e) Condition of Approval: Requirements that must be carried out by a new alcohol beverage sales activity in connection with a conditional use permit, or by a legal nonconforming alcohol beverage sales activity to comply with deemed approved performance standards to retain its deemed approved status. (f) Deemed Approved Activity: Any legal nonconforming alcohol beverage sales activity. Such activity shall be considered a deemed approved activity as long as it complies with the deemed approved performance standards set forth in this chapter. (g) Deemed Approved Status: The permitted use of land for a deemed approved activity. Deemed approved status replaces legal nonconforming status with respect to an alcohol beverage sales activity and remains in effect as long as the activity complies with the deemed approved provisions and performance standards. (h) Illegal Activity: An activity which has been determined to be in noncompliance with the deemed approved provisions and performance standards. Such an activity shall lose its deemed approved status and shall no longer be considered a deemed approved activity.
(i) Legal Nonconforming Alcohol Beverage Sales Activity or Legal Nonconforming Activity: An alcohol beverage sales activity which was a nonconforming use pursuant to the City's nonconforming use regulations and for which a valid ABC license had been issued and used in the exercise of the rights and privileges conferred by the license at a time immediately prior to the effective date hereof. Such an activity shall be considered a deemed approved activity and shall no longer be considered a legal nonconforming activity.
(j) Operational Standards: Regulations for the business practice activities and land use for locations with a conditional use permit or those further requirements imposed to achieve these goals. Operational standards constitute requirements which must be complied with by an establishment in order to maintain its conditional use permit. (k) Performance Standards: Regulations for the business practice activities and land use for locations with deemed approved status or those further requirements imposed to achieve these goals. Performance standards constitute requirements which must be complied with by an establishment in order to retain its deemed approved status. (1) Permit: A Conditional Use Permit issued pursuant to this chapter. (m) Permittee: The individual or entity that owns an alcohol beverage sales establishment and to whom a conditional use permit to operate an alcohol beverage sales establishment has been issued by the City.
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(p) Surrogate Sales: The purchasing of alcohol by an individual on behalf of another individual, typically an adult purchasing alcohol on behalf of or for consumption by a minor.
(q) Type 21 Licensed Establishment: A type of license provided by ABC for an establishment that allows for the off -premises sales of beer, wine, and liquor.
Section 88.01810 Conditional Use Permits for Certain New Alcohol Beverage Sales Activities (a) Conditional Use Permit Requirement. The general purpose of these regulations is to protect and promote the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, prosperity and general welfare by requiring consideration and approval of a discretionary land use approval before certain new alcohol beverage sales activities are permitted. This chapter alone does not allow or permit alcohol beverage sales activities, but only applies to these activities where otherwise allowed or permitted within an applicable land use or zoning district. All new alcohol beverage sales establishments are required to comply with the operational standards and objectives set forth in this chapter. The provisions of this chapter are intended to complement the state of California alcohol related laws. The City does not intend to replace or usurp any powers vested in the ABC. Businesses are also required to have a City -issued business license. (b) Specific Establishments Subject to Requirement. The following establishments shall require a Conditional Use Permit:
(1) Type 21 Licensed Establishments, except for grocery and retail stores where alcohol sales are incidental to the interior retail sales of food and home goods and where alcohol sales and alcohol storage occupies no more than 1O% of the interior retail store area, excluding areas for tobacco -related products. (c) Additional Findings for Approval. In addition to the standard Findings for approval of a Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission shall also determine that the following is also true:
(1) The establishment is in a land use district in which the establishment is a conditionally permitted use.
(2) That the operations of the establishment do not cause or result in adverse effects to the health, welfare, peace or safety of persons visiting, residing, working, or conducting business in the surrounding area. (3) That the establishment does not jeopardize or endanger the public health or safety of persons visiting, residing, working or conducting business in the surrounding area.
(4) That the operations of the establishment will not aggravate existing problems in the neighborhood created by the sale of alcohol such as disturbance of the peace, illegal drug activity, public drunkenness, drinking in public, harassment of passersby, gambling, prostitution, sale of stolen goods, public urination, theft, assaults, batteries, acts of vandalism, littering, loitering, graffiti, illegal parking, excessive loud noises, especially in the late 20 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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night or early morning hours, traffic violations, curfew violations, lewd conduct, or police detentions and arrests.
(5) The establishment will not detrimentally affect nearby neighborhoods considering the distance of the alcohol establishment to residential buildings, schools, parks, playgrounds or recreational areas, nonprofit youth facilities, places of worship, hospitals, alcohol or other drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities, social service offices, or other alcohol beverages sales activity establishments.
(6) The establishment will otherwise be compatible with existing and potential uses within the surrounding area.
(7) If the activity will be in an area that has been determined by the ABC to have an undue concentration of licenses as defined in Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4(a), a separate Finding of "public convenience and necessity" shall also be issued.
(d) Use -Specific Standard Conditions of Approval. As part of the approval of certain alcohol establishments, the Planning Commission may incorporate the following standard conditions of approval:
(1) Operations
(A) Posting of Signs: The following signs may be required to be prominently posted in a readily visible manner in English, Spanish, and the predominant language of the patrons:
(i) "California State Law Prohibits The Sale Of Alcohol Beverages To Persons Under 21 Years Of Age"
(ii) "No Loitering Or Public Drinking"
(iii) "It Is Illegal To Possess An Open Container Of Alcohol In The Vicinity Of This Establishment"
(B) Presentation Of Documents: A copy of the conditions of approval and the ABC license may be required to be kept on the premises of the establishment and presented to any law enforcement officer or authorized state or City official upon request.
(C) Mitigating Alcohol Related Problems: The establishment may be required to operate in a manner appropriate with mitigating alcohol related problems that negatively impact those individuals living or working in the neighborhood including, but not limited to, sales to minors, surrogate sales, the congregation of individuals, violence on or near the premises, drunkenness, public urination, solicitation, drug dealing, drug use, loud noise and litter.
(D) Loitering: The establishment's operators or employees may be required to discourage loiterers and to ask persons loitering longer than fifteen (15) minutes to leave the area and contact local law enforcement officials for enforcement of applicable trespassing and loitering laws if persons requested to leave fail to do so (E) Hours of Operation: The sale of alcohol beverages may be restricted to certain hours of each day of the week unless limited further by the 21 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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ABC, particularly to coincide with adjoining land uses (such as school hours)
(F) Business Licenses: Uses subject to the provisions of this Chapter shall maintain an annual City Business License.
(2) Sale Limitations
(A) Single serving beverages. To discourage nuisance activities, alcohol beverage sales establishments may be prohibited from selling one or more of the following products:
(i) Single containers of beer or malt liquor.
(ii) Containers of beer or malt liquor not in their original factory packages of 6-packs or greater.
(iii) Individual containers of beer or malt liquor larger than twenty-four (24) to thirty-nine (39) ounces.
(iv) Distilled spirits in bottles or containers smaller than three hundred seventy-five milliliters (375 ml).
(v) Cooler products, either wine in bottles that are less than seven hundred milliliters (750m1), or malt beverage -based beverages, in less than 4-pack quantities.
(B) Chilled Alcohol Beverages: An alcohol beverage sales establishment may be prohibited from maintaining refrigerated or otherwise chilled alcohol beverages on the premises.
(C) Cups: An alcohol beverage sales establishment may be prohibited from the sale or distribution of paper or plastic cups in quantities less than their usual and customary packaging to their customers. (3) Security.
(A) Security Cameras: The establishment shall be required to implement a video camera safety plan which may include:
(i) Digital video camera system which records activity of patrons and employees at service counters, store entrances and exits, parking lot entrances and exits, and primary parking areas. (ii) Video recordings must be stored and retrievable for a minimum period of seven (7) days from the time of recording. (iii) Video clarity must be such that a person's facial features can be identified from the video.
(iv) The video system must be engaged, and recording at all times, while the establishment is open to the public. The system must be maintained in working order at all times.
(v) The video system must be approved by the Yucaipa Police Department.
(B) Vegetation: Any required exterior vegetation shall be maintained in a manner that minimizes its use as a hiding place.
Section 88.01815 Operational Standards
(a) All new alcohol beverage sales establishments shall be designed, constructed, and operated to conform to all of the following operational standards:
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(1) That the establishment does not result in adverse effects to the health, welfare, peace or safety of persons visiting, residing, working, or conducting business in the surrounding area.
(2) That the establishment does not jeopardize or endanger the public health or safety of persons visiting, residing, working, or conducting business in the surrounding area.
(3) That the establishment does not result in repeated nuisance activities within its premises or in dose proximity of the premises, including, but not limited to, disturbance of the peace, illegal drug activity, public drunkenness, drinking in public, harassment of passersby, gambling, prostitution, sale of stolen goods, public urination, theft, assaults, batteries, acts of vandalism, littering, loitering, graffiti, illegal parking, excessive loud noises, especially in the late night or early morning hours, traffic violations, curfew violations, lewd conduct, or police detentions and arrests.
(4) That the establishment complies with all provisions of local, state and/or federal laws, regulations or orders, including, but not limited to, those of the ABC, California Business And Professions Code sections 24200, 24200.6, and 25612.5, as well as any condition imposed on any permits issued pursuant to applicable laws, regulations or orders.
(5) That the establishment's upkeep and operating characteristics are compatible with, and will not adversely affect the livability or appropriate development of abutting properties and the surrounding neighborhood. (6) That the owners and all employees of the establishment complete an approved course in "responsible beverage sales" (RBS) within sixty (60) days of hire for employees hired after the passage of this chapter, or within six (6) months of the passage of this chapter for existing employees. To satisfy this requirement, a certified program must meet the standards of the California coordinating council on responsible beverage service (CCCIRBS) or other certifying/licensing body designated by the state of California. (b) A copy of the operational standards, any applicable ABC or City operating conditions, and any training requirements shall be posted in at least one prominent place within the interior of the establishment where it will be readily visible and legible to the employees and patrons of the establishment. (c) Noncompliance with the standards may result in the suspension or revocation of the Conditional Use Permit for the establishment. The City shall utilize its enforcement processes listed under Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code, and once the third citation has been issued, the revocation process listed under Section 83.030323 of the Development Code may be initiated.
Section 88.01820 Automatic Deemed Approved Status
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a Conditional Use Permit, within the City as of the effective date hereof. Each deemed approved activity shall retain its deemed approved status if it complies with the performance standards of this chapter. The occurrence of any of the following shall terminate the deemed approved status of the alcohol beverage sales activity and require the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit to continue the alcohol beverage sales activity:
(1) An existing alcohol beverage sales establishment changes its activity so that ABC requires a different type of license.
(2) There is a substantial modification to the mode or character of operation. (3) As used herein, the phrase "substantial change of mode or character of operation" includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(A) The off -site alcohol beverage sales establishment increases the floor or land area or shelf space devoted to the display or sales of any alcohol beverage.
(B) The off -site alcohol beverage sales establishment extends the hours of operation.
(C) The alcohol beverage sales establishment proposes to reinstate alcohol sales after the ABC license has been either revoked or suspended for a period greater than thirty (30) days by ABC. (0) The alcohol beverage sales establishment voluntarily discontinues active operation for more than ninety (90) consecutive days or ceases to be licensed by the ABC.
(4) A substantial change in the mode of character of operation shall not include:
(A) Reestablishment, restoration or repair of an existing alcohol beverage sales establishment on the same premises after the premises have been rendered totally or partially inaccessible by a riot, insurrection, toxic accident or act of God, provided that the reestablishment, restoration or repair does not increase the sales or service of any alcohol beverage, extend the hours of operation of any establishment or add to the capacity, floor or land area or shelf space devoted to alcohol beverages of any establishment that sells or serves any alcohol beverages.
(B) Temporary closure for not more than ninety (90) days in cases of vacation or illness or for purposes of repair, renovation, or remodeling if that repair, renovation, or remodeling does not change the nature of the premises and does not increase the sales or service of any alcohol beverage, extend the hours of operation of any establishment, or add to the capacity, floor or land area, or shelf space devoted to alcohol beverages of any establishment that sells or serves any alcohol beverages.
(5) If it is determined by the City that there has been a discontinuance of active operation for ninety (90) consecutive days or a cessation of ABC licensing, it may be resumed only upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit as provided in this chapter.
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(b) Operational Standards. All deemed approved alcohol beverage establishments shall comply and satisfy the provisions identified in Section 88.01815 of this chapter. (c) Notification of Deemed Approved Establishments. The City shall notify the owner of each deemed approved activity, and, if not the same, any property owner at the address shown on the property tax assessment records of the activity's deemed approved status. The notice shall be sent by U.S. first class marl and certified mail return receipt requested and shall include a copy of the operational standards in this chapter with the requirement that they be posted in a conspicuous and unobstructed place visible from the entrance of the establishment for public review. This notice shall also provide that the activity is required to comply with all operational standards and that the activity is required to comply with all other aspects of the deemed approved regulations. Failure of any person to receive notice given pursuant to this chapter shall not affect the deemed approved status of the activity. (d) Enforcement of Violations. Deemed approved establishments shall be subject to the same procedures as those identified under Section 88.01815(c) of this Chapter." Section 12. Chapter 19 (Massage Therapy Establishments) of Division 8 (Specific Use Design Standards) of the Yucaipa Development Code is added to read as follows:
"Section 88.01901 General Provisions
Section 88.01905 Conditional Use Permits for New Massage Therapy Establishments Section 88.01810 Automatic Deemed Approved Status
Section 88.01801 General Provisions
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this article is to specifically require Conditional Use Permits for the operation of Massage Therapy Establishments and confers deemed approved status for such Massage Therapy Establishments that constitute legal nonconforming uses. Enforcement of these provisions shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code.
(b) Definitions
The meaning and construction of the words and phrases set forth below shall apply throughout this chapter, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning or construction, and support the definitions found in Chapter 5.22 of the Municipal Code:
(1) Deemed Approved Activity: Any legal nonconforming message therapy establishment. Such activity shall be considered a deemed approved activity as long as it complies with the deemed approved performance standards set forth in this chapter.
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(2) Deemed Approved Status: The permitted use of land for a deemed approved activity. Deemed approved status replaces legal nonconforming status with respect to a massage therapy establishment and remains in effect as long as the activity complies with the deemed approved provisions and performance standards.
(3) Illegal Activity: An activity which has been determined to be in noncompliance with the provisions found in Chapter 5.22 of the Municipal Code. Such an activity shall lose its deemed approved status and shall no longer be considered a deemed approved activity.
(4) Permit: A Conditional Use Permit issued pursuant to this chapter.
Section 88.01905 Conditional Use Permits for New Massage Therapy Establishments (a) Conditional Use Permit Requirement. The general purpose of these regulations is to protect and promote the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, prosperity and general welfare by requiring consideration and approval of a discretionary land use approval before any new message therapy establishment is permitted. This chapter alone does not allow or permit any message therapy establishment, but only applies to these activities where they are otherwise allowed or permitted within an applicable land use or zoning district. Individual on -call massage therapists are not subject to this requirement. Businesses are also required to have a City -issued business license. (b) Conditions of Establishments. All establishments shall, at a minimum, comply with the provisions listed in Chapter 5.22 of the Municipal Code. Noncompliance with the standards may result in the suspension or revocation of the Conditional Use Permit for the establishment. The City shall utilize its enforcement processes listed under Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code, and once the third citation has been issued, the revocation process listed under Section 83.030323 of the Development Code may be initiated.
Section 88.01910 Automatic Deemed Approved Status
(a) The deemed approved message therapy establishment regulations shall apply to all message therapy establishment that are subject to a Conditional Use Permit requirement pursuant to this chapter and that have been legally established and operating, without a Conditional Use Permit, within the City as of the effective date hereof. Each deemed approved activity shall retain its deemed approved status if it complies with the underlying Conditions of Approval for their Message Therapy Establishment permit under Chapter 5.22 of the Municipal Code. The occurrence of any of the following shall terminate the deemed approved status of the message therapy establishment and require the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit to continue the message therapy establishment:
(1) There is a substantial modification to the mode or character of operation. (2) As used herein, the phrase "substantial change of mode or character of operation" includes, but is not limited to, the following:
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(A) The message therapy establishment increases the floor area dedicated to message activities, including the addition of beds, rooms, or additional message therapists during a single shift. (B) The message therapy establishment extends the hours of operation. (C) The message therapy establishment voluntarily discontinues active operation for more than ninety (90) consecutive days or ceases to be licensed by the ABC.
(3) A substantial change in the mode of character of operation shall not include:
(A) Reestablishment, restoration or repair of an existing message therapy establishment on the same premises after the premises have been rendered totally or partially inaccessible by a riot, insurrection, toxic accident or act of God, provided that the reestablishment, restoration or repair does not increase the operation of the message therapy establishment as it was prior to such event.
(B) Temporary closure for not more than ninety (90) days in cases of vacation or illness or for purposes of repair, renovation, or remodeling if that repair, renovation, or remodeling does not change the nature of the premises and does not increase the operation of any establishment as it was prior to such event.
(b) Notification of Deemed Approved Establishments. The City shall notify the owner of each deemed approved activity, and, if not the same, any property owner at the address shown on the property tax assessment records of the activity's deemed approved status. The notice shall be sent by U.S. first class mail and certified mail return receipt requested. This notice shall also restate that the activity is required to comply with all its conditions of approval and all other aspects of the deemed approved regulations. Failure of any person to receive notice given pursuant to this chapter shall not affect the deemed approved status of the activity. (c) Enforcement of Violations. Deemed approved establishments shall be subject to the same procedures as those identified under Section 88.01905 (b) of this Chapter." Section 13. Chapter 3 (Definitions Beginning with "C") of Division 12 (Definitions) is hereby amended to add:
"Section 812.030143 Congregate Living Health Facility
A Congregate Living Health Facility is a state licensed facility meeting the definition under Health and Safety Code 1267.16(c) that provides care for persons who are terminally ill within a single-family residential structure that conforms to the R-2.1 Building Code Occupancy requirements. Such facilities shall appear consistent with the size of the adjoining single family residential structures, including average height and square footage, and shall comply with all separation requirements listed under state law." 27 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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Section 14. Chapter 19 (Definitions Beginning with "S") of Division 12 (Definitions) is hereby amended to add:
"Section 812.19096 Small Lot Subdivision
A small lot subdivision is a multiple family development project that features individual, fee - simple lots to provide traditional single-family ownership with the density, setting, and community amenities found in the Multiple Residential Land Use District." Section 15. Section 87.0701 (Intent) of Chapter 7 (Sign Regulations) of Division 7 (General Design Standards) of the Yucaipa Development Code is amended as follows:
"87.0701 Intent.
The provisions of this chapter establish general regulations for the use of signs and other exterior advertising formats within the City of Yucaipa. Additional standards and regulations may be adopted as part of a land use district. Also, AIt is the intent of this chapter to recognize that the eventual elimination of existing signs that do not conform with the provisions of this Code is as important as is prohibiting new signs that would violate these regulations. Also, it is the intent of this chapter to establish sign provisions to maintain control of the number of signs, sign design and sign development where possible to further promote the chapter's purposes.
Sign provisions are established to safeguard and enhance property values, to protect public and private investment in buildings and open spaces, to improve the appearance of the City as a place in which to live and work, and as an attraction to nonresidents who come to visit or trade; to encourage sound signing practices as an aid to business, and to provide information to the traveling public; to prevent excessive and confusing sign displays; to reduce hazards to motorists and pedestrians, and to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare." Section 16. Section 87.0705(d) (General Provisions) of Chapter 7 (Sign Regulations) of Division 7 (General Design Standards) of the Yucaipa Development Code is amended as follows:
-87.0705 General Provisions.
(d) Except for City -Communication Billboards, no le -sign or any portion thereof shall extend over a property line onto an adjacent property, public right-of-way, or public property.
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Section 17. Section 87.0710 (Prohibited Signs) of Chapter 7 (Sign Regulations) of Division 7 (General Design Standards) of the Yucaipa Development Code is amended as follows:
"87.0710 Prohibited Signs.
The following signs are prohibited.
(a) Signs having any animated, moving, or rotating parts, or emulates those parts through a display.
(b) Signs attached to or painted on trailers or vehicles parked on private property, or affixed to the window of a structure, for the purpose of gaining unauthorized sign area. (c) Signs which make sounds.
(d) Signs which obscure, imitate, or otherwise limit the effectiveness of official traffic control signs or devices.
(e) Signs which display any statement or symbol of an obscene or immoral nature as to offend the public morals or decency.
(f) Tethered balloon(s) or other inflatables used to draw attention to a use or event, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(g) Signs and/or support structures with flashing neen elements. (h) Signs which are not effectively shielded so as to prevent beams or rays of light being directed at any portion of the traveled way or which are of such intensity or brilliance as to cause glare or to impair the vision of the driver of any motor vehicle, or which otherwise interfere with any driver of a motor vehicle.
(i) Permanent primary signs and outdoor advertising structures (billboards) that advertise or identify a business, function, establishment, or product at a location other than the property on which such business or establishment is located or such product is manufactured or sold, except as permitted in Section 87.0725. (j) Any sign or lighting device, whether on the exterior of a building or on the inside of a window which is visible beyond the boundaries of the lot or parcel, or from any public right-of-way, with intermittent, flashing, rotating, blinking, or strobe light illumination.
Section 18. Section 87.0725 (Primary Signs) of Chapter 7 (Sign Regulations) of Division 7 (General Design Standards) of the Yucaipa Development Code is amended to add:
"(d) City -Communication Billboard
(1) General Definitions
For purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(A) "City -Communication Billboard" is a billboard, as defined in Section 87.0725(c)(1)(A), located on property owned or controlled by the City or City -related public entity whose primary purpose is City -related communications, with the City to have the first option to utilize and control all unsold digital display space free of charge 29 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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and the ability to control the entire sign display for use in case of emergency. Such billboard is to be used for purposes including but not limited to: traffic, special events, public safety notifications, passive income to the City and other municipal purposes the City deems worthy.
(2) Design and Performance Requirements
A City -Communication Billboard matches the decor and architecture of the City and its design guidelines are within the City's control and discretion.
City -Communication Billboards that are classified as internally or externally illuminated billboards that utilizes digital message technology capable of instantaneously changing the static message or copy on the sign electronically shall meet the Design and Performance Requirements listed in Section
87.0725(c)(5).
(3) License Agreement
A City -Communication Billboard is subject to approval of a license agreement between the City and applicant that is approved by the City Council. The license agreement will include the terms of development of the City - Communication Billboard and shall, at a minimum, include terms providing the City with a percentage of the royalties generated from the sponsorship of the sign as consideration for the license agreement. The license agreement may contain other terms and conditions acceptable to the parties. A site plan and elevations shall be included as part of the Agreement." Section 84.0905 (Marijuana Uses Prohibited) of Chapter 3 (Land Use Districts) of Division 4 (Land Uses) of the Yucaipa Development Code is amended to read as follows:
"84.0905 Marijuana Uses Prohibited.
A. Commercial marijuana activity is prohibited in all zones and all specific plan areas in the City, unless otherwise provided by the Municipal Code. No person shall otherwise establish, operate, maintain, conduct or allow commercial marijuana activity anywhere within the City. —C ty shall of o plication f. r _a- building _.....:t, operation, maintenance, development, or construction of any commercial marijuana activ-irty. The prohibitions set forth in this section shall not apply to any conduct allowed under local law pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 11362.1.
B. A property owner shall not rent, lease or otherwise permit any business that engages in unauthorized commercial marijuana activity to occupy real property in the City. A property owner shall not allow any person or business to establish, operate, maintain, conduct, or engage in unauthorized commercial marijuana activity on any real property owned or controlled by that property owner that is located in the City. 30 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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C. In addition to any other enforcement authorized under Chapter 2 of Division 1 of the City Development Code, the City Attorney may bring a civil action for injunctive relief and civil penalties against any person or entity that violates this section. In any civil action brought pursuant to this section, a court of competent jurisdiction may award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs to the prevailing party.
D. Notwithstanding the penalties set forth in Chapter 2 of Division 1 of the City Development Code, this Chapter 9 does not authorize a criminal prosecution, arrest or penalty inconsistent with or prohibited by Health and Safety Code Section 11362.71 et seq., or 11362.1 et seq., as the same may be amended from time to time. In the event of any conflict between the penalties enumerated under Chapter 2 of Division 1 of the Development Code and any penalties set forth in State law, the maximum penalties allowable under State law shall govern."
Section 20. Chapter 4 (Height Regulations) of Division 7 (General Design Standards) of the Yucaipa Development Code is amended as follows:
"87.0401 General Provisions.
(a) Any structure permitted that is three (3) or more stories in height or results in a building floor with conditioned space above the height of 30 feet or any building higher than 45 feet tall shall be subject to the City's adopted Resolution No. 2024-53 pertaining to the fair share cost and ongoing funding of an aerial ladder truck, as required by the General Plan.
(b) The maximum structural height development standards established by the land use districts may be increased as specified by this chapter, provided such increase does not conflict with airport safety regulations or approved conditions of approval. (c) A shade and shadow analysis may be required to assess the impacts on surrounding properties.
87.0405 Permitted Structural Height Increases.
(a) Single Dwelling
Single dwellings in land use districts that impose a height limitation of 35 feet or less may exceed the height limit by up to 25 feet when two side yards of at least 20 feet are provided.
(b) Institutional Structures
Institutional buildings in land use districts that impose a height limitation of 35 feet or less may exceed the 35-foot height limit by up to 25 feet when the required front, side, and rear yards are increased an additional one foot in excess of minimum requirements for each four feet in height above 35 feet. 31 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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(c) Miscellaneous Structures
The maximum structure height specified in a land use district may be exceeded by no more than 50% for the following structures, subject to an approved Land Use Compliance Review by the Community Development Directorguik ing Off cial. (1) Cupolas, domes, skylights, and gables
(2) Ornamental towers and spheres
(3) Church steeples and towers
(4) Flag poles
(5) Birdhouses
(6) Residential chimneys, flues, smokestacks, and enclosures (7) Mechanical equipment and its screening
(8) Elevator housings
(9) Bulkheads and skylights.
(10) Monuments
(11) Barns, silos, grain elevators, windmills, and other farm buildings or structures in the Rural Living DistrictConse on "gricultural its
(12) Noncommercial antennae up to 65 feet in residential districts (13) Fire or parapet walls
(14) Fire and hose towers
(15) Stairway housing
(16) Water tanks
(17) Cooling towers, gas holders, smokestacks, or other structures in industrial districts which are required by permitted industrial processes (18) Windmills and solar energy collectors in residential or commercial districts
(19) Water towers
(20) Observation and carillon towers
(21) Radio and television station towers
(22) Distribution and transmission cables and towers
(23) Outdoor theater screens
(24) Sign spires
(25) Penthouses
(26) Other roof structures and mechanical appurtenances similar to those listed above
(27) Up to a 20% increase in height for building corners or the primary entrance where a defined architectural emphasis is created that includes a minimum 6-foot change to the elevation plane along with changes to the building materials from the primary wall structure (d) Business and Commercial Uses
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development of such structures, enhanced landscaping shall be provided that includes the planting of trees that will reach the building height at maturity. (1) Medical buildings, such as clinics and hospitals, that are located within land use districts that impose a height limitation of 45 feet may exceed the 45-foot height limit by up to 25 feet when the required front, side, and rear yards are increased an additional one foot in excess of minimum requirements for each four feet in height above 45 feet. (2) Hotels located within land use districts that impose a height limitation of 45 feet may exceed the 45-foot height limit by up to 25 feet when the required front, side, and rear yards are increased an additional one foot in excess of minimum requirements for each four feet in height above 45 feet."
Section 21. Chapter 13 (Landscape Regulations) is hereby added to Division 7 (General Design Standards) of the Yucaipa Development Code and is as follows:
"Chapter 13 Landscape Regulations
Section 87.1305 General Provisions
(a) Intent
The landscape development standards, procedures and guidelines established by this Chapter are meant to be complementary to those found in the City of Yucaipa's standard project Conditions of Approval, as well as the landscape provisions found in the City's Development Code, including Division 8, Specific Use Design Standards, and Chapter 4, Water Conservation, under Division 10, Soil and Water Conservation. (b) Applicability
The landscape requirements shall apply to all new development projects in the City of Yucaipa.
(c) Duty to Maintain
All projects shall maintain their approved landscaping.
Section 87.1310 Development Standards
Landscaping shall consist of drought tolerant vegetation appropriate to the local climate.
The requirements are as follows:
(a) Compost
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Compost at a rate of a minimum of 4 cubic yards per 1,000 square feet of permeable area shall be incorporated to a depth of six (6) inches into the soil. Soils with greater than six percent (6%) organic matter in the top six (6) inches of soil are exempt from adding Compost and tilling. Compost procurement shall be coordinated with the City and its Purchasing Policies and Procedures related to SB 1383 for eligible compost and State regulation 14 CCR Chapter 3.2 of Division 7.
(b) Trees
(1) 15-gallon size:
(A) 1 for each 600 sq. ft. of total landscaped area (one required, minimum)
(B) 80% of total trees required in a Project shall be at least 15 gallon (C) At least 1 tree per every 12 parking stalls, unless otherwise specified by more stringent regulations
(2) 24-to-96-inch box trees:
(A) 20% of total trees required (one required, minimum). (3) Tree Spacing and Locations:
(A) Small trees: 20 feet on center max.
(B) Large trees: 30 feet on center max.
(C) Street trees: 30 feet on center max.
(D) Typical landscape trees shall be a minimum of 6 feet from curbs, paving and sidewalks; Street trees located in the parkway between sidewalk and curb shall be provided with a linear root barrier. (4) Project shall include both deciduous and evergreen trees. Areas that serve as a buffer shall include evergreen trees.
(c) Shrubs
(1) 60% of total shrubs shall be 5 gallon.
(2) 40% of total shrubs shall be one gallon.
(3) General Shrub Requirements:
(A) 10 shrubs for each 300 square feet of landscaped area (B) Areas designed to be re-established as natural landscaping may utilize a hydroseed mix that provides shrubs, subject to approval by the City's Landscape Architect
(d) Ground Cover:
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(1) Maximum spacing: 12 inches on center, unless otherwise specified by the suitability of the varietal
(2) Hydroseeding may be used, and shall identify the recommended mixture, and the weight or volume per unit area as part of a landscape plan (e) Mulch
(1) A minimum three- (3-) inch layer of mulch shall be provided on all exposed soil surfaces of planting areas except in turf areas, creeping or rooting groundcovers, or direct seeding applications where mulch is contraindicated.
Procurement shall be coordinated with the City and its Purchasing Policies and Procedures related to SB 1383 for eligible mulch. To provide habitat for beneficial insects and other wildlife, leave up to five percent (5%) of the landscape area without mulch. Designated insect habitat must be included in the landscape design plan as such.
(f) Pedestrian Activity Areas
For commercial centers, multiple family residential development projects or mixed use residential and commercial uses, an enhanced landscape design is required for priority pedestrian activity areas. Such features may include the planting of a specimen tree, a decorative rock and boulders feature, a water feature such as a pond or water fountain, or public artwork. Priority pedestrian areas are the pedestrian entrances, including sidewalks, to the project development from the public right-of- way and parking lots.
(g) Design Considerations
Section 21.
"83.010305
(1) The City of Yucaipa is a foothill community, serving as a transition from the San Bernardino Valley west of the City, and the San Bernardino National Forest to the northeast. A mixture of evergreen vegetation, including pines and cedars, should be used to provide a year-round landscape appearance that is enhanced by flowering deciduous trees and shrubs to add additional color and texture.
(2) Development projects that include an accessory monument or freestanding sign shall consider their sign height and landscape plantings to ensure that conflicts are avoided.
(3) Rocks and gravel may be used in conjunction with groundcover but shall not be a substitute for plants.
(4) Detention basins that are publicly visible shall include landscaping." Section 83.010305 (Applications for Land Use Decisions) of Chapter 1 (General Procedures) of Division 3 (Procedures) is hereby amended to read:
Applications for Land Use Decisions.
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(a) Applications for all land use decisions shall be made at the offices of the reviewing authority on forms supplied by that authority. Each application for a land use decision shall be accompanied by such information and materials deemed necessary to render the requested land use decision before such application is deemed complete and accepted for filing. Any application made under the provisions of the Development Code may be initiated by the City Council or by any interested party unless otherwise indicated in this Code.
(b) Any application that has been submitted and remained inactive for one year following City corrections shall be deemed as withdrawn." Section 23.
Section 83.041120 (Subdivision Design and Improvement Standards) of Chapter 4 (Division of Land Procedures) of Division 3 (Procedures) is hereby amended to add:
"Section 83.041120 Subdivision Design and Improvement Standards (...)
(f) Common Area Funding and Maintenance
All subdivision projects shall include provisions for the ongoing funding and maintenance of common area features. Any new subdivision that consists of more than 50 units, or any Tract Map that is associated within a larger planned development or specific plan project, shall include a Homeowner's Association to manage and fund such areas."
Section 24. Section 83.030225 (Final Map) of Chapter 4 (Division of Land Procedures) of Division 3 (Procedures) is hereby amended to read:
"Section 83.030225 Final Map
(...)
(c) Filing Official Copy of the Final Map
If the advance copy of the Final Map has been found satisfactory by the County Surveyor, the subdivider shall cause the Final Map to be officially filed with the City Engineer at least 20 days prior to expiration of the approval or conditional approval or any approved extension of time as provided by this division. Delays that occur from the County Surveyor review of a "timely filed" map may extend the expiration date by no more than one year. The Final Map shall not be officially filed until the engineer or surveyor has received notification from the City Engineer that all provisions of the Tentative Map approval, the Subdivision Map Act, City Code and City standards have been complied with. The official filing of the Final Map with the City Engineer will constitute the Final Map tiling date.
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Section 25. Article 1 (Fire Safety (FR) Overlay District) of Chapter 2 (Hazard Protection) of Division 5 (Overlay Districts) is hereby amended to read:
"Article 1 Fire Safety (FR) Overlay District
Sections:
85.020201 Intent
85.020205 Locational Requirements
85.020210 General Provisions
85.020215 Division of Review Areas
85.020220 Area FR1, FR2 and FR3 Requirements
85.020225 Additional Area I (FR1) Requirements
85.020230 Alternate Hazard Protection Measures
85.020201 Intent.
The Fire Safety Overlay District is created to provide greater public safety in areas prone to wildland brush fires by establishing additional development standards for these areas.
85.020205 Locational Requirements.
The Fire Safety Overlay District shall be designed in high fire hazard areas as mapped on the City General Plan Hazards Maps with the locations derived from the California Department of Forestry and U.S. Forest Service, and may be updated from time to time. The most current version of the state's Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall officially govern.
85.020210 General Provisions.
(a) The provisions of this section shall apply to all phases of a development project. (b) A notice of all land use applications and/or development permits that would lead to the construction of structures or the subdivision of land within the Fire Safety Overlay District shall be filed with the responsible fire authority by the Community Development Department.
(c) All proposed land use applications that would lead to the construction or expansion of a structure or the subdivision of land shall be submitted to the responsible fire authority or review and recommendation. Any recommendations received shall be indicated in any staff report and/or presentation for the proposed development and shall be incorporated into the conditions of approval where possible.
(d) All proposed development must meet all other applicable standards set forth by the responsible fire authority.
(e) The development standards established by a land use district and any applicable overlay district shall apply, except where a planning area provision provides that a different standard shall apply.
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(f) When an addition, alteration, enlargement or reconstruction of a structure equals or exceeds 50% of the existing structure or 25% of the roof for the roofing requirements only, the provisions of Subsections 85.020220(a)(b)(1)(C) and 85.020225(a) regarding construction requirements shall apply to the entire structure and/or the whole roof as applicable. Such structures and/or roofs shall be entirely retrofitted to comply with the provisions of this section.
85.020215 Division of Review Areas.
The Fire Safety Overlay District is divided into twethree review areas, each of which represents a different level of wildland hazard. A different set of requirements is applied in each review area.
The provisions for these requirements are cumulative in that all of the requirements that are specified for Fire Safety Review Area 2 shall also apply to Fire Safety Review Area 1, in addition to those specified for only Fire Safety Review Area 1, and similarly for Fire Safety Review Area
3. (a) Fire Safety Review Area 1 (FR1)
Fire Safety Review Area 1 includes wildland areas that are marginally developable, areas which are not likely to be developed, and the area of transition between wildlands and areas that are partially developed or are likely to be developed in the future. The area of transition is often characterized by an abrupt slope change. Natural hazards are prevalent throughout Area 1, especially in areas with natural ungraded slops greater than 30%. Area 1 includes areas of very high to extreme fire hazard.
(b) Fire Safety Review Area 2 (FR2)
Land within Area 2 is relatively flat and is either partially or completely developed, or, if it is not developed, is usually suitable for development. Present and future development within Area 2 is exposed to the impacts of wildland fires and other natural hazards primarily due to its proximity to Area 1.
(c) Fire Safety Review Area 3 (FR3)
Land within Area 3 provides for the transition from the wildlands areas of FR1 and FR2 to the developed portions of the City and this Area is often developed. Present and future development within Area 3 is exposed to the impacts of wildland fires and other natural hazards that would come from Area 1 and extend past Area 2.
85.020220 Area FR1, FR2 and FR3 Requirements.
(a) Construction Requirements
(1) Roof coverings shall be either non-combustible or fire -retardant with a minimum Class A rating, as defined in the Uniform Building Code. Class A wood shake or shingle roof coverings shall have passed a 10-year natural weathering test, and proof of such test shall be provided to the Building Official prior to the issuance of a building permit.
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(2) Every chimney used in conjunction with any fireplace or any heating appliance in which solid or liquid fuel is used shall be maintained with a spark arrester. An approved spark arrester shall mean a device constructed of stainless steel, copper, or brass, woven galvanized wire mesh, 12-gauge minimum of three -eights (3/8) inch minimum to one-half (1/2) inch maximum openings, mounted in or over all outside flue openings in a vertical and near vertical position, adequately supported to prevent movement and visible from the ground.
(3) Louvers, ventilators, or openings in walls, roofs, attics, and underfloor areas having headroom less than four feet in height which are not fitted with sashes or doors shall be covered with wire screen. The screen covering such openings shall be of galvanized metal or copper and shall have a maximum mesh of one -quarter (1/4) inch.
(4) Eave-type attic ventilators are prohibited.
(5) The space between rafters at exterior walls shall be solidly filled with tight- fitting wood blocks at least one and one-half (1 1/2) inches thick. (6) Fuel tanks (e.g., liquefied petroleum tanks) shall be located at least 10 feet away from any structure and in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code, the Table of Projections, and the Storage Standards specified by Fire Hazard Performance Standards in Chapters 5 and 9 in Division 7 of this Title. (7) All non -accessory buildings shall have reflective and non-combustible building address numbers with at least three-inch high lettering visible from the road on which the structure fronts.
(8) All buildings on lots which abut a National Forest that were created after March 9, 1988 shall be set back at least 30 feet from the boundary of the San Bernardino National Forest.
(9) Structures in areas with slopes exceeding 30% and 30 feet in height shall comply with the following.
(A) Where structures are proposed or within 200 feet of slopes that are greater than 30% prior to grading and where such slopes are at least 30 feet in height, the vegetation on such slopes shall be treated in such a manner that it becomes a fuel modified area. Such fuel modified areas shall be maintained for either the entire slope, or 100 feet, or to the property line, whichever distance is less.
(B) Where grading is utilized which does not conform to the natural slope and the graded area is adjacent to natural ungraded slopes which are greater than 30% and which are greater than 30 feet in height, structures shall be set back at least 30 feet from the edge(s) of the graded area adjacent to such natural ungraded slopes.
(10) All areas used for the storage of firewood or other flammable materials shall either be at least 30 feet away from all structures, or wholly enclosed within a structure.
(11) Fire hydrants shall be identified by a method specified by the Fire Authority. (12) There shall be vehicular access at least 12 feet in width to within at least 10 feet of any static water source including pools, lakes, swimming pools, reservoirs, and water storage tanks. Access shall be either to a plumbed outlet with two and one-half (2 1/2) inch National Hose Thread Fitting, or directly to the source. This 39 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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requirement shall be waived if the fire authority determines that the water source is sufficiently below the elevation of existing or proposed roads or driveways to make drafting of water from the source through a plumbed outlet infeasible, and that direct vehicular access to the water source would require an impractical extension of a road or driveway.
(b) Building Separations.
(1) Building Separation Standards.
(A) All buildings on parcels created after the effective date of this section and all other parcels with lot widths of 60 feet or greater shall have exterior wall separations of at least 30 feet.
(B) All buildings on parcels created prior to the effective date of this section with lot widths less than 60 feet shall have interior side yard setbacks of 20% of the lot width, provided that such interior side yards shall not be less than five feet and need not exceed 15 feet. In no case shall exterior wall separations be less than 10 feet for all buildings, including those on adjoining parcels.
(C) When exterior walls of residential and accessory buildings or portions thereof are within 15 feet of interior side or rear lot lines, or the exterior wall separation is less than 30 feet, the following shall apply: 1) the outside of all such exterior walls or portions thereof shall be covered with materials which are approved for exterior locations and are of fire -resistive construction as defined in the Uniform Building Code; 2) all exterior doors made of wood or wood portions shall be solid core wood; and 3) windows, sliding glass doors or glass inserts in doors shall be constructed of approved dual -pane glass.
(2) Intent of Standards
The intent of the exterior wall separation standards is to reduce the exposure and risk from adjacent structural fires and to reduce the potential spread of fire from structure to structure.
(3) Alternate Measures (Exterior Wall Separation)
Pursuant to Section 85.020230 of this section and dependent upon site specific conditions, the following measures or combinations thereof may be substituted for the exterior wall separation requirements for all buildings specified in Subsection 85.020220(b)(1)(A) above, provided that in no case shall such exterior wall separations be less than 10 feet.
(A) The expansion of fuel modified areas around the perimeter of the development project beyond that required through the provisions of this section or other parts of the City Code
(B) A substantial transfer of density from steeper slopes, including areas with slopes less than 30% if they exist on site, to less steep areas within the development project
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District and otherwise required through the Uniform Building Code or Uniform Fire Code
(E) Other alternate measures if approved by the Planning Agency pursuant to the provisions of Section 85.020230 of this Article
(c) Project Design Requirements
(1) All development projects and each phase thereof, except for a development project located exclusively on a cul-de-sac, shall have a minimum of two points of vehicular ingress and egress, designed to City road standards, with a minimum width of 26 feet of all weather surface as defined in the Uniform Fire Code, from existing and surrounding streets. One such point of vehicular access may be an emergency access route with an all-weather surface, if the Planning Agency makes and justifies all of the following findings.
(A) Two points of non -emergency access shall be physically infeasible. (B) Provisions shall be made to reasonably ensure that the emergency access will be maintained.
(C) Based on the review and consideration of the Fire Authority's recommendation, the emergency access route will provide adequate vehicular ingress and egress during emergencies.
(2) All development projects shall provide 6-inch or larger circulating (loop) water mains as required by the Uniform Fire Code and proper hydrant location and spacing, and shall have sufficient water storage capacity to provide the minimum fire flow duration requirements (gallons per minute [GPM] for a minimum number of hours or portions thereof) as specified by the minimum system standards established by the Fire Authority. Circulating (loop) mains are not required for cul- de-sacs and are not required for subdivisions that exclusively take all access from cul-de-sacs. In areas not served by water purveyors, on -site fire flow and water storage requirements will be as specified by the Uniform Fire Code. (3) All public or private streets within or bordering a development project shall have noncombustible and reflective street name signs designed to City standards and visible at all street intersections.
(4) Fuel Modification Areas
(A) A permanent fuel modification area may be required around development projects or portions thereof that are adjacent or exposed to hazardous fire areas for the purpose of fire protection. The recommended width of the fuel modification area shall be determined by the responsible Fire Authority in conjunction with the County Fire Warden, but in no case shall it be less than 100 feet in width as measured from the development perimeter. The width of the fuel modification area shall be determined based upon the following factors.
(I) The natural ungraded slope of the land within the project and in the areas adjacent to the project
(II) Fuel Loading
(III) Access to the project and direct access to the fuel -modified area
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(IV) The on -site availability of water that can be used for fire fighting purposes
(V) Adequate provisions shall be made for the continual maintenance of such areas and, where feasible, such areas shall be designated as common open space rather than private open space. (VI) Fuel modification areas shall also incorporate soil erosion and sediment control measures to alleviate permanent scarring and accelerated erosion.
(B) When development projects are phased, individual phases may be required to provide temporary fuel modification areas where the development perimeter of a phase is contiguous to a subsequent phase of a project which in its undeveloped state is a hazardous fire area. The need for a temporary fuel modification area shall be determined by the responsible fire authority in conjunction with the County Fire Warden and shall be based upon the same considerations described in Subsection (c)(4)(A) of this section for permanent fuel modification areas.
(d) Erosion and Sediment Control
All development projects, building permits, grading and any other significant land disturbing activity shall install erosion control measures in compliance with the provisions established by the Development Code for such erosion control measures.
85.020225 Additional Area 1 (FR1) Requirements.
The following requirements apply only to Area 1, in addition to those specified for both Areas I and 2.
SECTION 26. Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted the Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 25. CEQA.
The City Council finds that this Ordinance does not directly result in the development of any parcel of land does not directly result in the development of any parcel of land but instead modifies the development standards to either: 1) comply with current state law requirements, 2) implement existing policies and procedures, 3) add clarity to existing requirements and/or, 4) Adds flexibility to standards to achieve economic development or public safety goals. An Addendum to the 2016 Yucaipa General Plan Environmental Impact Report that addresses the changes proposed by the 42 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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Ordinance has been prepared and requires a recommendation from the Planning Commission as part of the adoption of Ordinance No. 450. This Addendum was prepared pursuant to Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines. The analysis contained in the addendum demonstrates that the conditions described in Section 15162 of the Guidelines that call for preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR have not been met, and therefore a subsequent or supplemental EIR is not required, and that the adoption of the Ordinance would not result in impacts not originally analyzed in the 2016 General Plan EIR.
SECTION 26. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective the 31 st day following its adoption by the City Council
SECTION 27. Publication and Posting. The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption and shall cause the ordinance or a summary thereof to be published in accordance with state law.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of , 2025.
Jon Thorp, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC Steven Pacifico, City Attorney
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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ADDENDUM TO THE YUCAIPA GENERAL PLAN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
ORDINANCE 450
CITY OF
PREPARED BY:
NIADELENE JORDAN & CHRI.STIAN FARMER
CITY OF YUCAIPA
34272 YUCAIPA BOULEVARD
YUCAIPA, CA 92399
June 2025
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INTRODUCTION
This document has been prepared to provide compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a proposed "clean-up" ordinance that provides modified development standards for certain uses, Ordinance Number 450, (hereafter referred to as the "Ordinance"). The proposed Ordinance will address updated General Plan policies, implement portions of the City's Housing Element and ensure compliance with state law requirements; the update further seeks to remove ambiguities by memorializing interpretations made of existing Development Code provisions, and to encourage the development of certain commercial uses.
Purpose
The purpose of this Addendum to the 2016 Yucaipa General Plan Environmental Impact Report, inclusive of all subsequent analysis including the Housing Element Addendum to the General Plan FIR (hereafter referred to as the "EIR"), hereafter referred to as the "Addendum," is to explain that the adoption of the City proposed Ordinance would not create any new or substantially more severe significant effects on the environment that were not analyzed in the EIR, and augments the EIR analysis to be consistent with the Ordinance.
Background
The Yucaipa City Council adopted the 2016 General Plan update, and the associated EIR was certified on April 11, 2016. The EIR was prepared as a Program EIR pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168. This EIR covers the policies and programs identified in the City's General Plan Amendment, and should be considered inclusive of all subsequent analysis, including for the City's Housing Element.
On March 14, 1994, the City Council of the City of Yucaipa adopted a comprehensive Development Code that included zoning standards and development review procedures for the City of Yucaipa to evaluate a variety of development and land use proposals. However, this framework was a direct carry over from the Development Code from the County of San Bernardino and has a variety of elements that are outdated or unorganized for modern use.
To address this concern, the City of Yucaipa has begun the process of a Comprehensive Development Code Project. This effort will take over a year to complete; however, several changes must be made within an earlier timeframe to comply with state law and to implement key City Council initiatives, such as those outlined in the adopted Housing Element. As such, Ordinance No. 450 (Ordinance) has been developed to address these changes. The Planning Division intends to complete annual adjustments to the Development Code after the adoption of the comprehensive Development Code update to ensure that changes to state law and other requirements remain current.
The updated code sections for the Ordinance fall under one of the following topics:
• Updates to ensure compliance with state law
• Implementing Housing Element programs
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• General cleanup
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
This Project is the consideration of Ordinance No. 450, which adds or modifies 23 different elements of the Development Code to provide a periodic cleanup and enhancement, including updates to state law, implementing programs of the Housing Element, implementing preliminary economic development and fiscal revenue efforts, enhancing public safety elements, and reflecting longstanding internal procedures and processes. Most of the updates are simply procedural, ensuring compliance with state law as well as current City practices. Other areas provide objective requirements for areas of the code lacking specificity. Given the nature of many of the changes, they do not require additional analysis and are highlighted in Appendix A; however, the revisions that are pertinent to this Addendum will be the following sections:
Section 4 — Code Section 83.030305: Land Use Compliance Review The most notable change with this section is to introduce the permitting of mixed -use (Neighborhood Commercial uses) development opportunities within the City's RM-24 (High Density Residential) Land Use District. This is further discussed in Section 7 and pertains to sites specifically located on a Major or Secondary Highway, as identified by the General Plan.
Section 7 — Code Section 84.0335: High Density Multiple Residential This section introduces the permitting of mixed -use (Neighborhood Commercial) development opportunities within the City's RM-24 (High Density Residential) Land Use Districts that are specifically located on a Major or Secondary Highway, as identified by the General Plan. As part of the City's Housing Element, the City is required to plan for a variety of housing units at a range of income levels that are delegated by the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) process through the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). In a prior housing cycle, areas along Oak Glen Road were designated as RM-24 to provide for the City's lower income categories, and this area was expanded as part of our current 2021-2029 Housing Element. To ensure the long term fiscal sustainability of the City, this proposed section is intended to accomplish two key outcomes. The primary objective is to further encourage the development of these units by offering greater flexibility for the development of such sites where access is readily available, and where the development of the planned units is critical for the City's implementation of the Housing Element.
However, the fiscal sustainability of the City's future has become a top priority of the City Council.
The proposed change would allow for additional sales tax opportunities and would facilitate commercial uses that are walkable to those new residential communities to reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and to create increased amenities for these new residents.
Section 20 — Height Regulations
Summary of Changes:
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certain structure increases consistent with historic practice • Provides added architectural flexibility to create defined building entrances • Allows a 25-foot height increase for medical buildings and hotels The City of Yucaipa has traditionally limited the height of all buildings due to the current fire equipment that is available by the Fire Department. As part of the Safety Element Update adopted on July 22, 2024, a long-term funding strategy was developed for the purchase and operation of this type of fire equipment. In addition, projects within the proposed Freeway Corridor Specific Plan update will be conditioned to participate in the initial cost of the acquisition. Once the equipment has been ordered, the prior constraints to building heights will be resolved. To ensure that there are sufficient participants in the funding program to maintain the annual costs, as well as to capture the economic development benefits realized with hotel projects and to further incentivize the healthcare industry to Yucaipa, the proposed section allows increased flexibility for certain land uses that are located within areas along the freeway to increase their building heights. This ensures that the costs are spread by multiple projects, and that there is appropriate demand for this type of specialized equipment. These changes also remain below the maximum building heights that could otherwise be facilitated with an aerial ladder truck to ensure that the scale of buildings remain appropriate for the community, and include increased setback limitations, which will allow for additional protection for neighboring parcels.
The remainder of the updates within the Ordinance pertain to procedural updates and development regulations, none of which would directly result in new development. As such, the remaining changes implemented through the Ordinance would not generate additional environmental impacts. These proposed modifications are either environmentally neutral or are expected to reduce potential impacts and, therefore, are not analyzed further herein.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
In addition to the discussion below, a general plan consistency has been completed to show conformity with the policies of the City's General Plan. The changes to the Development Code contained in Ordinance 450 align with the many General Plan Policies, including but not limited to:
• CDL-1.1 Places to Live
• CDL-1.2 Places for Commerce
• CDL-1.7 Centers of Activity
• CDL- 10.1 Development Review
• CDL-10.5 Private Landscaping and Parks
• CDL-14.11 Building Footprint
• HN-2.1 Balanced Housing Stock
• HN-2.6 Multiple -Family Housing
• HN-3.2 Entitlement Process
• HN-3.3 Housing Incentives
• ED-1.1 Employment and Revenue Focus
• ED-1.2 Employment Needs of Residents
• ED-1.3 Infrastructure
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• ED-2.1 Retail Sales Growth
• ED-4.1 Fiscal Return of Land Use and Development
• ED-5.5 Business Attraction
• PSF-7.1 Capital Improvements
• PSF-7.3 Fair Share Funding
ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS
CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 provides a lead or responsible agency the ability to prepare an addendum to a previously certified EIR if some changes or additions are necessary to adequately reflect a revisions to a proposed project or circumstances surrounding the project, and if there is substantial evidence that the revisions would not trigger the preparation of a Subsequent or Supplemental EIR, as provided in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162. The requirements for Section 15162 are as follows:
15162. Subsequent EIRs and Negative Declarations.
"(a) When an EIR has been certified or negative declaration adopted for a project, no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence in the light of the whole record, one or more of the following:
(1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; (2) Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or
(3) New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete or the negative declaration was adopted, shows any of the following:
(A) The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous FIR or negative declaration;
(8) Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR;
(C) Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or
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had been analyzed in the EIR would change with adoption and implementation of the proposed Ordinance. Adoption and full utilization of the Ordinance would result in marginal commercial growth which would be a nominal addition relative to the original analysis. As such, an Addendum to the certified Final EIR is appropriate because there have been only minor modifications and technical additions/changes to the project, and none of the conditions described in Section 15162 have occurred. The modifications do not constitute substantial changes to the Project and do not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects.
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ANALYSIS
This Addendum will utilize the topical listings contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Appendix G Checklist as a method of evaluating the proposed Ordinance (the Project) and its potential impact upon the environment and relates to the original analysis in the EIR. The analysis begins with the list of the resource topics from the Checklist. Following the list is a response that summarizes the impacts originally identified and a discussion noting any potential changes that may have occurred. The analysis concludes with a statement noting if there are any additional changes to impacts that have resulted from the revised Project.
Aesthetics
Since the EIR was certified, are there any changes in the project, changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken and/or "new information of substantial importance" that cause one or more effects to aesthetic resources including: scenic vistas; scenic resources including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, or historic buildings; existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings; or day or nighttime views in the area? Response:
The EIR concluded that impacts on aesthetics would be less than significant from the General Plan, and found no significant impacts to scenic vistas, scenic resources, visual quality, or light/glare. The Ordinance does not propose specific development, but provides a mechanism to streamline new development, to allow new mixed -use development in key corridors, and to allow for an increase in height for hotel and medical uses from the ground floor to the top of the roof/parapet. These projects would be subject to the same architectural guidelines and policies that govern any other development in the City. Additionally, while increases in height would be allowed, there will be a corresponding increase in setbacks for each additional floor that is added. Further, while the implementation of the Ordinance may result in taller buildings, the overall Floor -Area Ratio (FAR) will remain the same, resulting in a smaller building footprint which result in corresponding increases to parking areas, open space and landscaping. It should be noted that other districts in the City, such as Institutional, would continue to allow for structures higher than the revisions proposed, and therefore structures would not exceed what was previously permissible within the City.
There have not been changes nor any new information of substantial importance to indicate that the proposed Ordinance would result in new or more severe impacts relative to the General Plan.
Implementation of projects that could be developed under the Ordinance for new and existing development would be consistent with those in the General Plan and would be required to be consistent with adopted City policies and standards that reduce aesthetic and visual impacts.
Finding:
Neither the Project as analyzed in the Final EIR nor the project including the proposed Ordinance would result in a significant aesthetic impact; therefore, the changes in the Project do not result in a new significant environmental effect on aesthetics or a substantial increase in the severity of significant aesthetic effects previously identified in the Final EIR.
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Since the previous EIR was certified, are there any changes in the project, changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken and/or "new information of substantial importance" that cause one or more effects to agricultural resources including: conflict with zoning for, or result in rezoning of forest land; result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non -forest use; convert Important Farmland and/or conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use or Williamson Act contract?
Response:
The EIR found less than significant impacts to agricultural or forest resources. The City of Yucaipa is not located within a designated Forest Land area. The San Bernardino County Important Farmland Map 2010, Sheet 2 of 2, prepared by the California Department of Conservation, designates there are no sites within the City designated as "prime farmland". Implementation of the Ordinance would encourage the development of urban uses within the City core and would not impact any existing agricultural lands. There have been no changes in the project nor is there any new information of substantial importance to indicate that the proposed Ordinance would result in new or more severe impacts relative to the General Plan.
Finding:
Neither the Project as analyzed in the Final EIR nor the project including the proposed Ordinance would result in a significant impact to agricultural or forest resources; therefore, the changes in the Project do not result in a new significant environmental effect on agricultural or forest resources or a substantial increase in the severity of significant agricultural or forest resources effects previously identified in the Final EIR.
Air Quality
Since the previous EIR was certified, are there any changes in the project, changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken and/or "new information of substantial importance" that cause one or more effects to air quality including: conflicts with or obstruction of implementation of the Air Quality Management Plan or applicable portions of the State Implementation Plan (SIP); violation of any air quality standard or substantial contribution to an existing or projected air quality violation; a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non -attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard; exposure of sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations; or creation of objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people?
Response:
The EIR concluded that implementation of the General Plan would result in significant and unavoidable air quality impacts. The EIR analysis notes that the net emissions that result from the City's buildout under the Yucaipa General Plan, even with implementation of the General Plan mitigation measures, would result in a cumulatively considerable contribution to criteria air pollutants for which the Basin is in nonattainment (ozone, suspended particulates, and fine particulates). In addition, the proposed growth contemplated in the General Plan would exceed the growth anticipated in the South Coast Air Quality Management District's 2012 Air Quality Management Plan. Certification of the Final EIR included the adoption of Statement of Overriding Considerations pursuant to Section 15093 of the CEQA Guidelines. The Statement of Overriding Considerations included a number of the General Plan Policies that are designed to create a greater 8 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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quality of life, among other things, for the City of Yucaipa. General Plan Policies were related to a number of environmental topical areas, including air quality and greenhouse gas emissions.
Adoption of the proposed Ordinance would change the baseline that was assessed in the EIR in two ways. First, the update would allow for a modification to the height requirements for hotels and medical uses allowing up to 25 additional feet in height; however, the result would result in no net change to the square footage of the development as the overall development as the Floor -Area Ratio (FAR) would provide the same 1:1 limit, therefore resulting in no net change to development intensity. Secondly, the adoption of the Ordinance would result in modifications to development standards for RM-24 High Density Housing sites along select corridors within the City. These changes would allow for Neighborhood Commercial uses to be integrated with the residential uses, encouraging alternative modes of transit and reducing Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT). The additional commercial growth would be a nominal addition relative to the original analysis, and the significant and unavoidable air quality impacts that were originally identified in the EIR would remain. The adoption of Statement of Overriding Considerations would continue to apply for the Ordinance.
Therefore, there are no changes to the project, or any new information of substantial importance, which indicate that the proposed Ordinance would significantly exacerbate air quality impacts beyond the analysis and conclusions in the EIR.
Finding:
The Project itself, as analyzed in the Final EIR, would result in significant air quality impacts.
However, the proposed Ordinance would not result in a new significant environmental effect on air quality or a substantial increase in the severity of significant air quality effects previously identified in the Final EIR.
Biological Resources
Since the previous EIR was certified, are there any changes in the project, changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken and/or "new information of substantial importance" that cause one or more effects to biological resources including: adverse effects on any sensitive natural community (including riparian habitat) or species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in a local or regional plan, policy, or regulation, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; adverse effects to federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act; interference with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with wildlife corridors, or impeding the use of native wildlife nursery sites; and/or conflicts with the provisions of any adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Communities Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional or state habitat conservation plan, policies or ordinances?
Response:
The EIR concluded that implementation of the General Plan could potentially result in significant impacts to biological resources, and that even with mitigation, impacts pertaining to a loss of biological habitat would be significant and unavoidable. Certification of the Final EIR included the adoption of Statement of Overriding Considerations pursuant to Section 15093 of the CEQA Guidelines and included a number of General Plan policies that were related to biological resources.
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development. As such, the Ordinance would pertain to development already authorized, and does not include any policies or actions which would involve new or altered physical changes to the environment which have the potential to adversely affect biological resources. There have been no changes in the project nor is there any new information of substantial importance to indicate that the proposed Ordinance would result in new or more severe impacts to biological resources relative to the General Plan.
Finding:
The Final EIR concluded that the General Plan would result in significant impacts to biological resources. However, the changes in the Project do not result in a new significant environmental effect on biological resources or a substantial increase in the severity of significant biological resource effects previously identified in the Final EIR.
Cultural Resources
Since the previous EIR was certified, are there any changes in the project, changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken and/or "new information of substantial importance" that cause one or more effects to cultural resources including: causing a change in the significance of a historical or archaeological resource as defined in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5; destroying a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature; and/or disturbing any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Response:
The EIR concluded that implementation of the General Plan could result in potentially significant impacts to cultural resources which could be mitigated to a less than significant level. The proposed Ordinance would not impact undeveloped parcels that may have potential archeological or paleontological resources as the Ordinance would be limited to urbanized areas of the City and areas already identified as sites for development. There have been no changes to the project or new information of substantial importance which indicate that the proposed Ordinance could result in new or more severe impacts to cultural resources.
Finding:
Neither the Project itself as analyzed in the Final EIR nor the project including the proposed Ordinance, with mitigation, would result in a significant cultural resource impact; therefore, the changes in the Project do not result in a new significant environmental effect on cultural resources or a substantial increase in the severity of significant cultural resource effects previously identified in the Final EIR.
Geology and Soils
Since the previous EIR was certified, are there any changes in the project, changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken and/or "new information of substantial importance" that result in one or more effects from geology and soils including: exposure of people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving rupture of a known earthquake fault, seismic -related ground failure, including liquefaction, strong seismic ground shaking, or landslides; result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil; produce unstable geological conditions that will result in adverse impacts resulting from landslides, lateral spreading, 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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subsidence, liquefaction or collapse; being located on expansive soil creating substantial risks to life or property; and/or having soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater?
Response:
The EIR concluded that implementation of the General Plan would not result in any direct or indirect significant effects related to geology and soils. The proposed Ordinance would provide a mechanism to implement residential and commercial uses. The building code requirements and General Plan policies pertaining to reducing geological hazards would apply to any projects that occur in the future.
There have been no changes in the project or is there any new information of substantial importance to indicate that the proposed Ordinance would result in new or more severe impacts relative to the General Plan.
Finding:
Neither the Project itself as analyzed in the Final EIR nor the project including the proposed Ordinance would result in a significant geology or soils impact; therefore, the changes in the Project do not result in a new significant environmental effect on geology or soils or a substantial increase in the severity of significant geology or soils effects previously identified in the Final EIR.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Since the previous EIR was certified, are there any changes in the project, changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken and/or "new information of substantial importance" that show the project may generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment; or would conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emission of greenhouse gases? Response:
The EIR concluded that implementation of the General Plan in the City of Yucaipa would result greenhouse gas emissions over the long term that were significant and unavoidable. Certification of the Final EIR included the adoption of Statement of Overriding Considerations pursuant to Section 15093 of the CEQA Guidelines. The Statement of Overriding Considerations included a number of the General Plan policies that are designed to create a greater quality of life, among other things, for the City of Yucaipa. Policies were related to a number of environmental topical areas, including air quality and greenhouse gas emissions.
Adoption of the proposed Ordinance would potentially result in a change in two changes to the baseline analysis but would not result in new significant impacts. First, new hotels and medical uses would be permitted to build to a taller maximum height; however, the development intensity will remain limited by the FAR as identified in the City's General Plan, maintaining the overall development intensity of sites. Secondly, the implementation of the Ordinance would allow for mixed -use development along key corridors within the RM-24 land use district. This implementation would allow for neighborhood commercial and local serving uses adjacent to dense housing sites and would reduce car related trips and help to encourage alternative modes of transportation. This growth would be a nominal change relative to the original analysis, and the significant and unavoidable greenhouse gas impacts that were originally identified in the EIR would remain. 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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The adoption of Statement of Overriding Considerations would continue to apply for the Ordinance.
Therefore, there are no changes to the project, or any new information of substantial importance, which indicate that the proposed Ordinance would significantly exacerbate Greenhouse Gas impacts beyond the analysis and conclusions in the EIR.
Finding:
The Project itself, as analyzed in the Final EIR, would result in a significant Greenhouse Gas impacts.
However, the proposed Ordinance would not result in a new significant environmental effect on Greenhouse Gas emissions or a substantial increase in the severity of significant Greenhouse Gas effects previously identified in the Final EIR.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Since the previous EIR was certified, are there any changes in the project, changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken and/or "new information of substantial importance" that result in one or more effects from hazards and hazardous materials including: creation of a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, storage, use, or disposal of hazardous materials or wastes; creation of a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment; production of hazardous emissions or handling hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one- quarter mile of an existing or proposed school; location on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 creating a hazard to the public or the environment; location within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport; within the vicinity of a private airstrip resulting in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area; impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan; and/or exposure of people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? Response:
The EIR concluded that implementation of the General Plan would result in less than significant impacts pertaining to hazards and that during the planning review process for individual projects, impacts to hazards and hazardous materials would be appropriately assessed. The proposed Ordinance would provide a mechanism to implement mixed -use development standards as well as modify the Development Code requirements pertaining to the maximum height for certain uses. The building code requirements and General Plan policies pertaining to reducing hazards would apply to any development projects that occur in the future. Further, the proposed revisions for the building height are intended to encourage development that would directly benefit from the City's fire equipment investment, and would provide a long-term funding source for the sustained operation of the equipment. There have been no changes in the project or is there any new information of substantial importance to indicate that the proposed Ordinance would result in new or more severe impacts relative to the General Plan.
Finding:
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result in a new significant environmental effect with respect to hazards or a substantial increase in the severity of significant hazard effects previously identified in the Final EIR.
Hydrology and Water Quality
Since the previous EIR was certified, are there any changes in the project, changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken and/or "new information of substantial importance" that cause one or more effects to hydrology and water quality including: violation of any waste discharge requirements; an increase in any listed pollutant to an impaired water body listed under section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act; cause or contribute to an exceedance of applicable surface or groundwater receiving water quality objectives or degradation of beneficial uses; substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level; substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area in a manner which would result in substantial erosion, siltation or flooding on- or off -site; create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems; provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff; place housing or other structures which would impede or redirect flood flows within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map, including City Floodplain Maps; expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam; and/or inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? Response:
The EIR concluded that the General Plan would not significantly impact hydrology, water quality, or create flood hazards through implementation of standard conditions of approval and adherence to General Plan policies and regulatory requirements. The proposed Ordinance does not directly permit the construction of any specific projects, but provides a mechanism to implement mixed -use development standards and modifies the Development Code requirements for the permitted height of medical and hotel uses. Any potential impacts would be specific to future development requests, and each project would be subject to their own design review. Potential impacts would be based on a number of factors that relate to the proposed design and development approach utilized for each respective development proposal. However, all of the individual projects associated with implementation of the Ordinance would be subject to applicable regulations, feature the standard conditions of approval to minimize or mitigate any potential impacts, and be required to meet all regulatory requirements pertaining to water quality impacts. There have been no changes in the project nor is there any new information of substantial importance to indicate that the proposed Ordinance would result in new or more severe impacts relative to the General Plan.
Finding:
Neither the Project itself as analyzed in the Final EIR nor the project including the proposed Ordinance would result in a significant hydrology /water quality impacts; therefore, the changes in the Project do not result in a new significant environmental effect on hydrology/ water quality or a substantial increase in the severity of significant hydrology/ water quality effects previously identified in the Final EIR.
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under which the project is undertaken and/or "new information of substantial importance" that cause one or more effects to land use and planning including: physically dividing an established community; and/or conflicts with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
Response:
The EIR concluded that implementation of the General Plan would result in a less than significant impact for land use and planning. The proposed Ordinance would implement the goals and policies of the General Plan and include provisions to allow for the development of mixed -use projects in the RM-24 Land Use District. In addition, the Ordinance establishes a new height requirement that provides greater flexibility for future proposals to support goals and policies related to land use compatibility, high quality design, and greater site amenities. As such, there have been no new information of substantial importance to indicate that the proposed Ordinance would result in new or more severe impacts relative to the General Plan.
Finding:
Neither the Project itself as analyzed in the Final EIR nor the project including the proposed Ordinance would result in a significant land use impact; therefore, the changes in the Project do not result in a new significant environmental effect on land use or a substantial increase in the severity of significant land use effects previously identified in the Final EIR.
Mineral Resources
Since the previous EIR was certified, are there any changes in the project, changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken and/or "new information of substantial importance" that cause one or more effects to mineral resources including: the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state; and/or loss of locally - important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
Response:
According to the Yucaipa General Plan, the City is located within the MRZ-3 designation established by the State of California Division of Mines and Geology. The MRZ-3 Zone is defined as "an area containing mineral deposits, the significance of which cannot be evaluated based upon available data." The EIR concluded that there would be less than significant impacts to mining resources. There have been no changes in the project nor is there any new information of substantial importance to indicate that the proposed Ordinance would result in new or more severe impacts relative to the General Plan.
Finding:
Neither the Project itself as analyzed in the Final EIR nor the project including the proposed Ordinance would result in a significant mineral resource impact; therefore, the changes in the Project do not result in a new significant environmental effect on mineral resources or a substantial increase in the severity of significant mineral resource effects previously identified in the Final EIR.
Noise
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Since the previous EIR was certified, are there any changes in the project, changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken and/or "new information of substantial importance" that result in one or more effects from noise including: exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies; exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels; a substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project; a substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project; for projects located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, or for projects within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Response:
The EIR concluded that the General Plan would result in substantial noise impacts that would remain significant and unavoidable after mitigation, and certification of the Final EIR included the adoption of Statement of Overriding Considerations pursuant to Section 15093 of the CEQA Guidelines. The proposed Ordinance does not directly permit construction but provides a mechanism for the development of mixed -use projects within certain parts of the City and allows for increased flexibility for the construction of certain uses within commercial land use districts. Future development projects may result in temporary construction -related noise impacts. While construction activities will periodically raise noise levels above their current levels, the level of noise increase is not expected to be substantial and will only occur during the limited time associated with these activities, and any future project would also be required to adhere to Section 87.0905(e) of the Yucaipa Municipal Code.
Specific proposals would be evaluated for their context relative to adjacent uses to determine project -level specific noise related impacts during operation. However, there have been no changes in the project nor is there any new information of substantial importance to indicate that the proposed Ordinance would result in new or more severe impacts relative to the General Plan. In addition, the adoption of Statement of Overriding Considerations would continue to apply for the Ordinance.
Finding:
The Project itself, as analyzed in the Final EIR, would result in a significant noise impacts. However, the proposed Ordinance would not result in a new significant environmental effect on noise; therefore, the changes in the Project do not result in a new significant environmental effect on noise or a substantial increase in the severity of significant noise effects previously identified in the Final EIR.
Population and Housing
Since the previous EIR was certified, are there any changes in the project, changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken and/or "new information of substantial importance" that result in one or more effects to population and housing including displacing substantial numbers of existing housing or people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Response:
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incentivize mixed -use development within the City's RM-24 Land Use District to further encourage the development of areas designated for higher density housing as well as providing local employment opportunities. In addition, the Ordinance would encourage the development of hotels and the medical field within the City of Yucaipa which could provide employment growth to the local economy. The Ordinance would not result in an increased demand for housing nor would it result in permanent employment -generating activities that would generate demand for housing, but would help facilitate the City's housing goals, as listed in its Housing Element. There have been no changes in the project nor is there any new information of substantial importance to indicate that the proposed Ordinance would result in new or more severe impacts relative to the General Plan.
Finding:
Neither the Project itself as analyzed in the Final EIR nor the project including the proposed Ordinance would result in a significant population or housing impact; therefore, the changes in the Project do not result in a new significant environmental effect on population or housing, or a substantial increase in the severity of significant population or housing effects previously identified in the Final EIR.
Public Services
Since the previous EIR was certified, are there any changes in the project, changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken and/or "new information of substantial importance" that result in one or more substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities or the need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the following public services: fire protection, police protection, schools, parks, or other public facilities? Response:
The EIR concluded that while the General Plan would induce growth, service ratios, response times, or performance objectives for public services would not be significantly affected as the existing facilities in conjunction with the City's Development Impact Fees are adequate to accommodate the potential growth. In addition, the General Plan includes a variety of goals and policies that relate to improving public facilities. Through implementation of the Ordinance, the City can address several General Plan policies that have an impact to public services, including the following:
• CDL-1.2 Places for Commerce
• CDL-5.7 Neighborhood Quality
• CDL-7.5 Financing and Infrastructure
• CDL-11.1 Community Preservation
• HN-1.3 Public Services and Infrastructure
• PR-1.8 Funding Parks
• ED-1.1 Employment and Revenue Focus
• ED-1.3 Infrastructure
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Therefore, there have been no changes in the project nor is there any new information of substantial importance to indicate that the proposed Ordinance would result in new or more severe impacts relative to the General Plan.
Finding:
Neither the Project itself as analyzed in the Final EIR nor the project including the proposed Ordinance would result in a significant public services impact; therefore, the changes in the Project do not result in a new significant environmental effect on public services or a substantial increase in the severity of significant public service effects previously identified in the Final EIR.
Recreation
Since the previous EIR was certified, are there any changes in the project, changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken and/or "new information of substantial importance" that result in an increase in the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated; or that include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Response:
The EIR concluded that there would be less than significant impacts to recreational resources. The Ordinance does not directly permit any recreational facilities, but through the mixed -use development and incorporation of the City's multiple family development standards, a variety of residential amenities would be included as part of the development of any RM-24 sites. Review of any specific project would be subject to City policies and applicable federal and state regulations. There have been no changes in the project nor is there any new information of substantial importance to indicate that the proposed Ordinance would result in new or more severe impacts relative to the General Plan.
Finding:
Neither the Project itself as analyzed in the Final EIR nor the project including the proposed Ordinance would result in a significant recreation impact; therefore, the changes in the Project do not result in a new significant environmental effect on recreation or a substantial increase in the severity of significant recreation effects previously identified in the Final EIR.
Transportation and Traffic
Since the previous EIR was certified, are there any changes in the project, changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken and/or "new information of substantial importance" that cause effects to transportation/traffic including: conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of transportation including mass transit and non -motorized travel and relevant components of the circulation system, including but not limited to intersections, streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass transit; conflict with an applicable congestion management program, including, but not limited to, level of service standards and travel demand measures, or other standards established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways; cause a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks; substantial increase in hazards due to a 17 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment); inadequate emergency access; and/or a conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? Response:
The EIR concluded that General Plan would result in significant and unavoidable impacts to Caltrans' freeway mainline and interchanges, and the feasible mitigation measures for the City are not available because such measures are outside of the City's jurisdiction to implement. Since the adoption of the General Plan EIR, there has been a shift from Level of Service based traffic analysis to a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)-based analysis. The implementation of the Ordinance would not include any specific project but would instead provide a mechanism for mixed -use development as well as modified development standards for hotel and medical uses. The implementation of mixed -use development would provide additional neighborhood commercial uses to higher density residential areas, providing amenities that would reduce VMT by providing the convenience of nearby uses and encouraging alternative modes of transportation. In addition, the increase in height for commercial uses would not induce a higher VMT, as the net development capacity would remain the same. As such, there have been no changes in the project nor is there any new information of substantial importance to indicate that the proposed Ordinance would result in new or more severe impacts relative to the General Plan. In addition, the adoption of Statement of Overriding Considerations would continue to apply for the Ordinance.
Finding:
Neither the Project itself as analyzed in the Final EIR nor the project including the proposed Ordinance, with mitigation, would result in a significant cultural resource impact; therefore, the changes in the Project do not result in a new significant environmental effect on transportation and traffic or a substantial increase in the severity of significant cultural resource effects previously identified in the Final EIR.
Tribal Cultural Resources
Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American tribe, and that is listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1(k) or a resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1? Response:
The EIR concluded that implementation of the General Plan could result in potentially significant impacts to cultural resources, including tribal cultural resources, which could be mitigated to a less than significant level. The proposed Ordinance would be limited to urbanized areas of the City and areas already identified as sites for development. There have been no changes to the project or new information of substantial importance which indicate that the proposed Ordinance could result in new 18 08/11/2025 City Council Agenda
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or more severe impacts to tribal cultural resources.
Finding:
Neither the Project itself as analyzed in the Final EIR nor the project including the proposed Ordinance, with mitigation, would result in a significant cultural resource impact therefore, the changes in the Project do not result in a new significant environmental effect on cultural resources or a substantial increase in the severity of significant tribal cultural resource effects previously identified in the Final EIR.
Utilities and Service Systems
Since the previous EIR was certified, are there any changes in the project, changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken and/or "new information of substantial importance" that cause effects to utilities and service systems including: exceedance of wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board; require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities, new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects; require new or expanded entitlements to water supplies or new water resources to serve the project; result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider, which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments; be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs; and/or noncompliance with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste?
Response:
The EIR concluded that the implementation of the General Plan would result in significant impacts to utilities and service systems as the persistent drought conditions have created uncertainty over long-term water availability with full buildout of the General Plan. As such, certification of the Final EIR included the adoption of Statement of Overriding Considerations pursuant to Section 15093 of the CEQA Guidelines. The proposed Ordinance would provide a mechanism for mixed -use development in the City's RM-24 Land Use District along major corridors and for the increased height of certain commercial uses. With implementation of the Ordinance, a marginal increase to commercial space over baseline could potentially occur, but will be required to comply with all conditions, requirements from external agencies and state law as existing baseline. However, this addition represents a nominal difference from the General Plan EIR. Therefore, there have been no changes in the project nor is there any new information of substantial importance to indicate that the proposed Ordinance would result in new or more severe impacts relative to the General Plan. In addition, the adoption of Statement of Overriding Considerations would continue to apply for the Ordinance.
Finding:
The Final EIR concluded that the General Plan would result in significant impacts to utility / services.
However, the changes in the Project do not result in a new significant environmental effect on utilities / services or a substantial increase in the severity of significant utility / services effects previously identified in the Final EIR.
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Wildfire
If located in or near a State Responsibility Area ("SRA"), lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zone, or other hazardous fire areas that may be designated by the Fire Chief, would the project: substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to, pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire? Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment? Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post -fire slope instability, or drainage changes?
Response:
Wildfire was not a formally designated review section for the General Plan FIR, but was identified in the Hazards analysis of the EIR. However, the implementation of this Ordinance would not significantly impact wildfire impacts and could actually reduce the impacts by allowing mixed -use and encouraging development on key corridors within the core of the City. The Ordinance will incentivize development in areas that are the least impacted by wildfire, and will not create any additional hazards by impairing evacuation routes. Additionally, the Ordinance would fund additional emergency services through the fair share provisions of Resolution No. 24-053, providing additional resources and tools for emergency services.
Finding:
Neither the Project itself as analyzed in the Final EIR nor the project including the proposed Ordinance, with mitigation, would result in a significant Wildfire impact; therefore, the changes in the Project do not result in a new significant environmental effect on Wildfire.
Mandatory Findings of Significance
Since the previous EIR was certified, are there any changes in the project, changes in circumstances under which the project is undertaken and/or "new information of substantial importance" that result in any mandatory finding of significance listed below?
Does the project degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? Does the project have environmental effects, which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
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Response:
The analysis in the EIR concluded that the General Plan would have a significant effect on the environment for the City of Yucaipa, as additional growth could impact a variety of environmental topic areas. As such, Certification of the Final EIR included the adoption of Statement of Overriding Considerations pursuant to Section 15093 of the CEQA Guidelines. However, there have been no changes in the project nor is there any new information of substantial importance to indicate that the proposed Ordinance would result in new or more severe impacts relative to the General Plan. The Statement of Overriding Considerations of continue to apply for the proposed Ordinance.
Finding:
Neither the Project itself as analyzed in the Final EIR nor the project including the proposed Ordinance would trigger one of the mandatory findings of significance.
CONCLUSION
This Addendum was prepared pursuant to Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines. The analysis contained herein demonstrates that the conditions described in Section 15162 of the Guidelines that call for preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR have not been met, and that the adoption of the Ordinance would not result in impacts not originally analyzed in the 2016 General Plan EIR et al.
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Appendix A — Revisions that do not result in environmental impacts Appendix A
As noted in the project description, many of the elements proposed as part of Ordinance No. 450 reflect minor changes that correspond to required updates under state law or memorialize existing practices and procedures.
The following table provides a summary of these changes.
Ordinance Section No.
Relevant Topic
Summary of CEQA Exemption
2. Code Section
83.030105: Conditional
Use
Removes duplicative text from Land
Use Compliance Review Section,
and modifies which uses trigger a
Conditional Use Permit
Exempt pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), as
changes are procedural and can be
seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in
question may have a significant
effect on the environment.
3. Code Section
83.030323: Revocation
Formal revocation procedure for
land use entitlements
Exempt under CEQA Guidelines
Section 15061(b)(3) and 15321
(Class 21): Enforcement Actions By
Regulatory Agencies. The
revocation process will not lead to
any development but provides the
City formal procedures for
revocation.
4. Code Section
83.030305: Land Use
Compliance Review
• Approval for residential
projects increased from four (4)
units to ten (10), consistent with
law
• Clarification that process
applies to all ground mounted
signs
• Introduces a streamlined
process to entitle a recently
expired project
• Specifies that Congregate
Living Health Facilities are
permitted in all residential
districts, subject to a Land Use
Compliance Review
Exempt pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3),
because it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the
activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment
as the update is procedural only,
except for residential approvals.
Residential approvals are related to
new state law where 10 units are
now to be approved through a
ministerial process.
5. Code Section
83.030505: Certificate
of Land
Establishes a zoning clearance
process for new businesses
Exempt pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), as
changes are procedural and can be
seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in
question may have a significant
effect on the environment.
6. Code Section
83.040 1 10: Tentative
Tract Map Procedures
• Ten (10) lots or less, or
otherwise specified by a city
planning document, is approved
ministerially
Exempt pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3),
because it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the
activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment
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Appendix A — Revisions that do not result in environmental impacts • Ministerial projects are not
subject to a project notice
• Removal of provisions to skip
public hearings
as the update is procedural only,
except for residential approvals.
Residential approvals are related to
new state law where 10 units are
now to be approved through a
ministerial process.
8. Code Section
84.0330: Multiple
Residential (RM)
Approval for residential projects
increased from four (4) units to ten
(10), consistent with law
Development standards cross
reference Design Guidelines
Provisions for small lot subdivision
projects per Housing Element
Exempt pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3),
because it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the
activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment
as the update is procedural only.
Residential approvals are related to
new state law where 10 units are
now to be approved through a
ministerial process.
9. Code Section
87.0630: Residential
Parking Standards
Includes Density Bonus Parking
reference
Adds Small Lot Subdivision to
Detached Condominium category
Exempt pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), as
changes are procedural and can be
seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in
question may have a significant
effect on the environment. Small Lot
Subdivisions are the same product
type as condominiums but with
different fee ownership, and density
bonus parking requirements are
established by state law.
10. Multiple Residential
Design Standards
Adds small lot subdivision standards
Clarifies RM and RM-24 Distinction
Adds reference to Density Bonus
and Design Guidelines
Modifies existing standards on the
following topics to be objective:
o Open Space Amenities
o Trash Enclosure
o Tot lot and community focal
point
o Parking lot and perimeter
landscaping
Removal of a two (2) square foot
notification sign
Exempt pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), as
the changes add clarity to the
existing standards or remove
subjective requirements to better
align towards statewide requirements
for the review of housing projects,
and the changes themselves
therefore can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the
activity in question may have a
significant effect on the
environment.
11. Alcohol
Establishment
Regulations
Establishes certain performance
standards and permitting
requirements for certain off -site
alcohol sales establishments;
existing establishments are
considered as "deemed approved"
Exempt pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3),
because it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the
activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment
as the update is procedural only.
Establishments subject to the
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Appendix A — Revisions that do not result in environmental impacts permitting process would be exempt
pursuant to Section 15301 of the
CEQA Guidelines.
12. Massage Therapy
Establishments
Establishes a Conditional Use
Permit requirement for all new
massage therapy establishments;
existing establishments are
considered as "deemed approved"
Exempt pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3),
because it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the
activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment
as the update is procedural only.
Establishments subject to the
permitting process would be exempt
pursuant to Section 15301 of the
CEQA Guidelines.
13. Code Section
812.030143:
Congregate Living
Health Facility
Adds a definition for Congregate
Living Health Facility
Exempt pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) as
providing the definition does not
constitute a project per section
15378.
14. Code Section
812.19096: Small Lot
Subdivision
Adds definition for small lot
subdivisions
Exempt pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) as
providing the definition does not
constitute a project per section
15378.
15. Code Section
87.0701: Sign
Regulations - Intent
Additional statement on sign
regulation intent
This modification is exempt
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15060(c)(3) as providing the
definition does not constitute a
project per section 15378.
16. Code Section
87.0705: Sign
Regulations — General
Provisions
Clarifies encroachment into public
right of way for City -controlled
signs
Exempt pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), as
changes are procedural and can be
seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in
question may have a significant
effect on the environment.
17. Code Section
87.0710: Sign
Regulations --
Prohibited signs
Clarifies that flashing signs are
prohibited
This modification is exempt from
CEQA pursuant to Sections
15060(c)(2) of the Title 14 of the
California Code of Regulations
because it will not result in a direct
or reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment.
Revisions clarify and amplify
existing restrictions.
18. Code Section
87.0725: Sign
Regulations — Primary
Signs
Adds clarity and provisions for City-
Communication Billboards
Exempt pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), as
changes are procedural and can be
seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in
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effect on the environment.
19. Code Section
84.0905: Marijuana
Uses Prohibited
Clarifies that all commercial
marijuana uses are prohibited except
as permitted by the Municipal Code
(ex. Delivery services per state law
This modification would be exempt
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15061(b)(3), because it can
be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in
question may have a significant
effect on the environment as the
update is procedural only.
21. Landscape
Regulations
Integrates the City's standard
Conditions of Approval for
landscaping into the Development
Code
Exempt pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3),
because incorporating the existing
Conditions of Approval that are
applied towards all new
development projects formally into
the development code can be seen
with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in
question may have a significant
effect on the environment as the
update is procedural only.
22. Code Section
83.010305:
Applications for Land
Use Decisions
Automatic withdraw of inactive
projects
This modification is exempt from
CEQA pursuant to Sections
15060(c)(2) of the Title 14 of the
California Code of Regulations
because it will not result in a direct
or reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment.
23. Code Section
83.041120: Subdivision
Design and
Improvements
Establishes a Homeowner's
Association requirement for master
planned communities or for
subdivisions over 50 units
This modification would be exempt
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15061(b)(3), because it can
be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in
question may have a significant
effect on the environment as the
update is procedural only.
Maintenance activities for
landscaping are exempt pursuant to
Section 15301.
24. Code Section
83.030225: Final Map
Establishes flexibility for a "Timely
Filed Map
This modification is exempt from
CEQA pursuant to Sections
15060(c)(2) of the Title 14 of the
California Code of Regulations
because it will not result in a direct
or reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment.
Subdivision projects would have
been subject to their own specific
review.
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25. Fire Safety Overlay
Updates Fire Hazard Overlay
This modification would be exempt
references to correspond to new Fire
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Hazard Severity Maps issued by the
Section 15061(b)(3), because it can
Office of State Fire Marshal.
be seen with certainty that there is no
Establishes "FR-3" District to
possibility that the activity in
correspond to new Moderate Fire
question may have a significant
Hazard Severity Zone
effect on the environment as the
update is procedural only.
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City of Yucaipa
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Regular Meeting of June 18, 2025
A Regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Yucaipa, California was called to order in the Council Chambers, 34272 Yucaipa Boulevard, Yucaipa, on June 18, 2025, at 6:30 PM.
PRESENT: Dennis Miller, Vice Chair
Tony Hicks, Commissioner
Mike McCuistion, Commissioner
Brandon Mihld, Commissioner
Timothy Mullins, Commissioner
ABSENT: Stacey Phillips, Chair
Robert O'Brine, Commissioner
CITY STAFF: Benjamin Matlock, Deputy Director of Community Development/City Planner Tuan Vu, Assistant City Attorney
Katrina Kunkel, Associate Engineer
Christian Farmer, Associate Planner
Maria Koolhoven, Planning Commission Assistant
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to ❑rder at 6:30 p.m.
PLEjg;I; OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chair Dennis Miller.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
No public comments on items not on the agenda.
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