Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tem
Justin Beaver, Councilmember
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy A. Woolsey, Councilmember
Jennifer Crawford, Interim City Manager
Steven Paciflco, City Attorney
Ana V. Sauseda, City Clerk
AGENDA
City Council
Successor Agency • Housing Authority
August 25, 2025
City Hall - City Council Chambers
34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, California
Teleconference Participation Notice
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 of the Brown Act, Councilmember Beaver will be participating in this meeting via teleconference from the following remote location:
Courtyard Washington Downtown/Convention Center
901 L. Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
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:
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CLOSED SESSION — 3:00 PM
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (PROCESS DISCUSSION)
Pursuant to Section 54957
Title: City Manager
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — CONFERENCE WITH REAL
PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN 0301-221-06 (Adjacent to 33632 Outer Highway 10) Agency negotiator: Interim City Manager Jennifer Crawford Negotiating parties: Lamar Advertising Company
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
OPEN SESSION — 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Introduction of New Captain
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
• Police
• Fire
• Code Enforcement
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 AUGUST 11, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority minutes of August 11, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 460
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the Second Reading of 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
3. SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT WORK — FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 CONCRETE PROGRAM— PROJECT NO. 11241
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 to administer the terms of the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, VAN Engineering, Inc. of Wildomar, CA in the amount $155,140 for the FY 2025/2026 Concrete Program, Project No. 11241 (Program); and
2. Approve the amounts of $18,000 for construction contract contingency and $10,000
for construction contract administration, staff time and inspection costs for a total construction budget in the amount of $183,140; and
3. Authorize the Interim City Manager or her designee to administer the distribution of the construction contract contingency; and
4. Approve the plans and specifications prepared for the contract for Project.
4. SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT — FY25/26 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM, AC BERM PROGRAM AND PATCHING PROGRAM — PROJECT NO. 11238
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a contract, and the Interim City Manager or their designee to administer the terms of the contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Matich Corporation of Highland, CA, in the amount of $2,695,598 for the FY25/26 Pavement Rehabilitation Program, AC Berm Program and Patching Program — Project No. 11238; and
2. Approve the amounts of $130,000 for construction contract contingency and $65,000 for construction contract administration, surveying, staff time, and inspection, for a total construction budget in the amount of $2,890,598; and
3. Authorize the Interim City Manager or their designee to administer the distribution of the contract contingency; and
4. Approve the plans and specifications prepared for the contract for Project No. 11238.
5. SUBJECT: LAND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT APPLICATION RESOLUTION NO. 2025-50
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-50 approving the application for the Land and Water Conservation Fund requesting grant funding for the 13th Street Sports Complex Project through the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
6. SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 20281
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Find that Final Parcel Map No. 20281 is in substantial conformance with the previously approved tentative map; and
2. Approve Final Parcel Map No. 20281 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. Authorize the City Clerk and City Engineer to sign the map evidencing the City Council's approval; and
5. Authorize staff to process and file the map with the San Bernardino County Assessor - Recorder -County Clerk's Office.
7. SUBJECT: GRANT ACCEPTANCE OF THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL
JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Authorize the acceptance of the 2023 and 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) in the amounts of $11,874 (2023) and $12,134 (2024), respectively; and
2. Approve the proposed use of grant funds as outlined in this report; and
3. Authorize the Interim City Manager, or her designee, to execute all necessary grant documents and agreements.
8. SUBJECT: OPPOSE AB 1333 AND AB 495; SUPPORT AB 426, AB 468, SB 571, SB 701
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council oppose AB 1333 and AB 495, and support AB 426, AB 468, SB 571, SB 701, and authorize the Mayor to issue a letter and take other actions that may be necessary to represent the City Council's position.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
9. SUBJECT: FIRE DEPARTMENT BATTALION CHIEF VEHICLE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the procurement of a 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty Pickup truck in the amount of $64,072 from Downtown Ford of Sacramento, CA; and
2. Provide direction to staff regarding a comprehensive lease strategy for the City's vehicle fleet.
10. SUBJECT: MONTHLY REPORT ON YUCAIPA APP USAGE — JULY 2025 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file a report of the user activity on the Yucaipa App for the month of July 2025.
11. SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 463 AMENDING SECTION 1.12.010 OF THE
YUCAIPA MUNICIPAL CODE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 463, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, Amending Section 1.12.010 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code regarding the definition of "responsible person."
12. SUBJECT: URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 464U — FIRE CODE UPDATE RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 464U, an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, amending the Fire Code of the City of Yucaipa.
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.
13. SUBJECT: FREEWAY CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE (CASE NO. 24- 044/GPA/SPA) & PACIFIC OAKS COMMERCE CENTER (21-
196/CUP/ARC/TPM):
The existing Freeway Corridor Specific Plan (FCSP), adopted in November 2008, allows for development of up to 2,447 residential units on 424.7 acres and up to 4,585,779 square feet of nonresidential uses on 242.7 acres within the 1,242-acre plan area. The proposed update to the FCSP (Case No. 24-044/GPA/SPA) would result in a total of 2,472 residential units and 5,093,265 square feet of non-residential uses. As a result, the proposed Project would result in an increase of 25 residential units, 2,786,461 square feet of Business Park (BP), and a reduction of 2,278,976 square feet of Regional Commercial (RC) compared to the existing FCSP. The Proposed Project also includes development of the Pacific Oaks Commerce Center (21-196/CUP/ARC/TPM), which consists of the development of two (2) buildings with warehouse and office spaces, totaling 2,054,000 square feet of building space, as well as truck parking and docking bays, consistent with the provisions included in the FCSP Update. (Tabled from September 23, 2024)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a public hearing regarding the Freeway Corridor Specific Plan (FCSP) and the Revised Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), as well as Case No. 21-196 for the Pacific Oaks Commerce Center, and based on the direction provided in prior City Council Meeting discussions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-19, approving the Freeway Corridor Specific Plan Update with the items listed in the errata; certifying that the Revised Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); accepting the mitigation measures identified in the Final SEIR; adopting Findings of Fact; and adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations; and
2. Approve the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 448, an Ordinance of the City Council, of the City of Yucaipa, California, amending Ordinance No. 343, amending of the official land use plan and zoning ordinance of the City of Yucaipa; and
3. Approve the Conditional Use Permit (Case No. 21-196), subject to the Conditions of Approval as contained in the Agenda Report, and if acceptable, approve the Architectural Design and preliminary landscaping, for the Pacific Oaks Commerce Center Project (POCC); and
4. Adopt the Findings as contained in the Agenda Report; and
5. Approve the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and direct Staff to file a Notice of Determination.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Notice Regarding Americans with Disability Act
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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 08/21/2025, 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
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