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AGENDA REPORT
Item No. 1
DATE: August 25, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ana V. Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk 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.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommendation does not result in a fiscal impact.
Attachment(s):
1. Regular Meeting Minutes — 08/11/2025
ATTACHMENT 1
City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Regular Meeting of August 11, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers
34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
CLOSED SESSION — 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Thorp called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tem
Justin Beaver, Councilmember
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
ABSENT: None
City Attorney Pacifico asked that the Council vote to add the following item to the Closed Session Agenda:
B. 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 ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 5-0, TO ADD ITEM B TO THE CLOSED SESSION AGENDA.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following member of the public spoke:
• Donna Snodgrass
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
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B. 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 The City Council entered Closed Session at 5:36 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 6:07 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Benjamin Vail.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Lieutenant Scovel.
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: Fermin Preciado, Acting City Manager
Steven Pacifico, City Attorney
Ana Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk
ABSENT: Jennifer Crawford, Interim City Manager
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Steven Pacifico stated that the Council gave litigation direction by a vote of 5-0 on Closed Session Agenda Item A. 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 B and that an oral report would follow at the conclusion.
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CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Acting City Manager Preciado stated that there were no changes to the agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
YAPS Dog of the Month was presented by Executive Director Jennifer Hurlbut.
SBCTA Measure I presentation was given by SBCTA Legislative Analyst Louis Vidaure.
AB 306 Update was presented by City Attorney Pacifico.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke:
• Richard Frost
• Benjamin Vail
• Mary Ruhter
CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
Mayor Thorp asked if there were any conflicts to disclose. There were no items disclosed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Thorp asked if there were any Consent Agenda items to be removed for discussion. Items Item 6 was pulled for discussion.
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 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9
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.
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.
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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.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS. 1 THROUGH 5 AND 7 THROUGH 11.
ITEMS REMOVED FOR DISCUSSION
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.
DISCUSSION: Chief Malinowski presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 5-0, TO CONTINUE THE ITEM TO THE NEXT
AVAILABLE COUNCIL MEETING AND DIRECTED STAFF TO INCLUDE
INFORMATION RELATIVE TO A COMPREHENSIVE LEASE STRATEGY IN THE PRESENTATION.
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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.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Agenda Report. She asked Council to also consider additional amendments to the Ordinance.
Section 5.16.070(B)(4) shall read as follows:
a. Events with more than 4,000 attendees, or involving high -risk activities, shall provide certified EMS personnel on -site.
Section 5.16.070(B)(5) shall read as follows:
c. Events involving alcohol, street closures, or that occur after 8:00 p.m. shall require licensed security staff.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE THE INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 460 AS AMENDED.
Mayor Pro Tem Venable left the dais at 7:02 p.m. and returned at 7:04 p.m.
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.
DISCUSSION: Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY MAYOR THORP, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY AS THE DELEGATE AND COUNCILMEMBER MILLER AS THE ALTERNATE.
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14. SUBJECT: DISCUSSION OF 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council discuss the 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule.
DISCUSSION: Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda presented the Agenda Report.
There was no action taken on this item.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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.
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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. • Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Thorp opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 15 at 7:20 p.m. • Staff Presentation
Deputy Director of Community Development/City Planner Matlock presented the Agenda Report.
• Applicant Presentation
There was no presentation.
• Public Comments
The following member of the public spoke:
o Tim Lynch
• Applicant Rebuttal
There was no applicant rebuttal.
• Public Hearing Closed
Mayor Thorp closed the Public Hearing at 7:46 p.m.
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, CARRIED 4-1, (COUNCILMEMBER MILLER
VOTED NO) TO APPROVE THE INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 450 AS AMENDED WITH SECTIONS 3, 4, 5, 15-18, AND 22 DELETED.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
Councilmember Woolsey attended the Yucaipa Valley Water District Meeting, National Night Out, the farewell luncheon for Captain Walker, the Chamber of Commerce breakfast, the ribbon cutting for Cornerstone BBQ, and the ribbon cutting ceremony for the I-10 truck lane at the Pumpkin Patch.
Councilmember Miller attended most of the same events as Councilmember Woolsey. He thanked Police and Fire for their efforts at National Night Out and also thanked the school district for their participation as well.
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Mayor Thorp asked staff to research AB 1333 and AB 495 and directed staff to return to Council with opposition letters at the next City Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Venable thanked everyone for their efforts at National Night Out.
Councilmember Beaver announced that he would miss the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting as he will be attending the National Homeland Security Conference in D.C. but will attend virtually. Councilmember Beaver also asked that staff bring back an ordinance regarding door to door solicitation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Thorp adjourned the meeting to Closed Session at 8:09 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council entered Closed Session at 8:09 p.m. with all members present.
The City Council reconvened into Open Session at 8:22 p.m. with Councilmember Beaver, Mayor Pro Tem Venable, and Mayor Thorp present.
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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