CITY OF
AGENDA REPORT
Item No. 1
DATE: September 8, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Ana V. Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk ,cQ1/5' SUBJECT: Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of August 25, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of August 25, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommendation does not result in a fiscal impact.
Attachment(s):
1. Regular Meeting Minutes — 08/25/2025
Approved by:
ATTACHMENT 1
City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Regular Meeting of August 25, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers
34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
CLOSED SESSION — 3:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Thorp called the Closed Session meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tem
Justin Beaver, Councilmember
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
Councilmember Beaver joined the meeting via telephone from Courtyard Washington Downtown/Convention Center - 901 L. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments.
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
The City Council entered Closed Session at 3:00 p.m.
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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 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pastor Mike Frisch.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Captain Brandon Wiebeld
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tem
Justin Beaver, Councilmember
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Beaver joined the meeting via telephone from Courtyard Washington Downtown/Convention Center - 901 L. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001.
STAFF
PRESENT: Jennifer Crawford, Interim City Manager
Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney
Ana Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Pacifico stated that regarding Item A, the Council interviewed executive search firms and directed the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement with HR Dynamics & Performance Management in an amount not to exceed $25,000.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Attorney Pacifico stated that there was an amendment to Urgency Ordinance No. 464U.
Copies were provided in the Council Chambers, on the City's website and to the Council.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Lieutenant Steve Scovel introduced Captain Brandon Wiebeld who was recently assigned to the Yucaipa Station.
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
• Police — Captain Wiebeld presented the statistics for July, 2025. • Fire — Chief Malinowski presented the statistics for July, 2025. • Code Enforcement — Public Safety Manager Benson presented the statistics for July, 2025.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke:
• Michelle Faraj
• Mark Westwood
• Rain Mendoza
CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
Mayor Thorp asked if there were any conflicts to disclose. There were no items disclosed.
CONSENT AGENDA
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 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 10
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.
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.
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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.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM NO. 5.
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
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.
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
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.
DISCUSSION: Chief Malinowski presented the Agenda Report.
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION.
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.
DISCUSSION: Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda presented the Agenda Report.
There was no action on this item.
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."
DISCUSSION: City Attorney Pacifico presented the Agenda Report.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION.
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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.
DISCUSSION: City Attorney Pacifico presented the Agenda Report.
The following member of the public spoke:
• Mark Westwood
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, FAILED 3-2, (COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY
AND MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE VOTED NO) AS IT WAS REQUIRED TO HAVE A 4/5 VOTE TO PASS.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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 City Council Minutes Page 7 of 10
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.
• Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Thorp opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 13 at 6:59 p.m. • Staff Presentation
Director of Development Services/City Engineer Preciado presented the Agenda Report.
Councilmember Miller left the dais at 7:34 p.m. and returned at 7:37 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Venable left the dais at 7:37 p.m. and returned at 7:39 p.m. • Applicant Presentation
Dan Floriani, Co -Founder of Pacific Industrial, gave a presentation. • Public Comments
The following members of the public spoke:
o David Palmer
o Linda Witham
o Tim Watson
o Abraham Issa
Councilmember Miller left the dais at 8:20 p.m. and returned at 8:21 p.m. o Hansen Wang
o Louie Lopez
o Zach Strasters
o Nicole Padron
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Councilmember Woolsey left the dais at 8:32 p.m. and returned at 8:34 p.m. o Rain Mendoza
o Rob Ramos
o Kevin Miskin
o Joanne Lessard
• Applicant Rebuttal
There was no applicant rebuttal but Mr. Florian made himself available to the Council in case they had any questions
• Environmental Team's Response to Public Comment
Nicole Vermillion, Principal with Placeworks, addressed some of the comments made by the public.
Mayor Thorp left the dais at 8:43 p.m. and returned at 8:46 p.m.
Interim City Manager Crawford asked the Council for a short recess.
Mayor Pro Tem Venable called for a recess at 8:46 p.m.
Mayor Thorp reconvened the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
City Attorney Pacifico stated that the staff report incorrectly identified the resolution that Council was being asked to approve as Resolution No. 2024-19. The correct resolution for Council approval was Resolution No. 2025-54. Copies were distributed to the Council and copies were made available to the public.
• Public Hearing Closed
Mayor Thorp closed the Public Hearing at 9:01 p.m.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE TO DENY STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION FAILED DUE TO A LACK OF A SECOND.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, CARRIED 4-1, (MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE
VOTED NO) TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION INCLUDING THE CORRECT RESOLUTION, RESOLUTION NO. 2025-54.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
Mayor Thorp asked that staff return to Council with an update on the County Line Road Corridor Project. He thanked the Sherrif's Department and all the resources for their efforts on recent sensitive events involving Yucaipa.
Councilmember Woolsey attended the Metro Valley Board Meeting, the Inland Empire Business 10 year Anniversary Celebration, the Finance Committee Meeting, the Rotary Club Meeting, the Water District's meeting, a reception for Jay Obernolte, the grand opening for Trader Joe's, and the Yucaipa Valley Wine Alliance Pre -Harvest Industry event.
Councilmember Miller thanked staff for all their hard work. He thanked Interim City Manager Crawford for all of her work during her time as City Manager.
Mayor Pro Tem Venable announced that the Youth Advisory Committee was recruiting for new members.
Councilmember Beaver thanked the Sheriff's Department for their efforts on the nationwide headlines that recently took place in Yucaipa. He asked that staff schedule a Public Safety Ad -Hoc Committee meeting in the near future.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Interim City Manager Jennifer Crawford announced her retirement from the City of Yucaipa effective December 30, 2025. Her retirement comes after 26 years of dedicated service to the City of Yucaipa.
The next regular meeting will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Jon Thorp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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