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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 Clerk,AJ/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:
ATTACHMENT 1
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
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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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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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 JUNE 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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2. Approve Final Tract Map No. 20626 in accordance with the Conditions of Approval; and
3. Accept any and all dedications for public -right -of way and easements as offered and described on the map for street, 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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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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ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION
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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DISCUSSION ITEMS
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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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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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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3. Approve the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 459, An 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
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. SUBJECT: ORDERING CONFIRMATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE
CITY OF YUCAIPA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 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 B 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, TO1, VO1, WO1, X01, 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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COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
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 11, 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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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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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