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.
Live stream/recording of City Council meetings:
Members of the public may watch city council meetings live at: https://yucaipa.gov/live .
Possible Live Stream Disruptions:
While the City of Yucaipa strives for uninterrupted streaming, technical issues may occasionally occur. We ask for your understanding and patience should there be any disruptions during the live broadcast. We will work diligently to resolve any issues promptly, however, please be advised that the City Council meeting may continue in person while such issues are resolved. Every attempt will be made for the meeting to be recorded and made available for viewing after its conclusion.
CLOSED SESSION — 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.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following Consent Agenda items are expected to be routine and non -controversial.
Council will act upon them, at one time, without discussion. Any Councilmember or staff member may request removal of an item from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
Members of the City Council also sit as the Board for the Successor Agency and Commission for the Housing Authority and may act on the consent calendar for those bodies as part of a single motion with the City Council consent calendar.
1. SUBJECT: 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. 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.
4. 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.
5. SUBJECT: MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT JUNE 2025
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report for June 2025.
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.
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. 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, rescinding Ordinance No. 394 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code regarding temporary special events.
13. 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.
14. SUBJECT: DISCUSSION OF 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council discuss the 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The order of Business for the Public Hearing Shall Be:
A. Open Public Hearing
B. Staff Presentation
C. Applicant/Representative Presentation (if necessary) D. Public Comments
E. Applicant Rebuttal (if necessary)
F. Public Hearing Closed
G. Council Discussion
H. Council Motion and Vote
SPEAKERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE BRIEF AND REMAIN WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TIMEFRAME OF THREE (3) MINUTES. ONCE THE PUBLIC HEARING HAS BEEN CLOSED, NO FURTHER TESTIMONY WILL BE TAKEN.
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
Notice Regarding Americans with Disability Act
The City of Yucaipa complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk's Department at (909) 797-2489, during normal business hours, at least 48-hours prior to the meeting.
Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
CEQA STATEMENT:
Unless stated otherwise on the agenda, every item on the agenda is exempt from CEQA guidelines sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273,15378, 15301, 15323 and/or Public Resource Code Section 21065.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5, any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by the City of Yucaipa to all or a majority of the City Council, less than 72 hours prior to that meeting, are available for public inspection at Yucaipa City Hall, 34272 Yucaipa Boulevard, Yucaipa, CA 92399, during normal business hours.
DISCLOSURE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
(Levine Act — Government Code section 84308)
Pursuant to Government Code section 84308, members of the City Council and Planning Commission are disqualified and not able to participate in any agenda item involving contracts (other than competitively bid contracts, labor contracts, or personal employment contracts with City employees), franchises, discretionary land use permits and other entitlements if the Councilmember or Planning Commissioner received more than $500 in campaign contributions from the applicant or contractor, an agent of the applicant or contractor, or any financially interested participant who actively supports or opposes the City's decision on the agenda item since January 1, 2025. Any applicants, contractors or their agents who have made, campaign contributions totaling more than $500 to a City Councilmember or Planning Commissioner member since January 1, 2025, are required to disclose that fact for the official record of the subject agenda item and any such City Councilmember or Planning Commissioner shall not make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use their official position to influence the subject agenda item. Disclosures must include the amount of the campaign contribution and identify the recipient City Councilmember or Planning Commissioner and may be made either in writing to the City Clerk prior to the subject hearing or by verbal disclosure at the time of the hearing.
NOTICE REGARDING CHALLENGES TO DECISIONS
Pursuant to all applicable laws and regulations, if you would like to challenge the decision of the City Council on an item appearing on this Agenda, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this Agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
State of California
County of San Bernardino
City of Yucaipa
I, Ana V. Sauseda, City Clerk of the City of Yucaipa, California, do hereby declare that the foregoing agenda was posted on 08/07/2025, at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2, at the following locations:
Yucaipa City Hall, 34272 Yucaipa Boulevard, Yucaipa, California City of Yucaipa website www.yucaipa.gov
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
City Clerk
Remove by: 08/12/2025