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
September 22, 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 — 4:00 PM
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (PROCESS DISCUSSION WITH
CONSULTANT)
Pursuant to Section 54957
Title: City Manager
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 Number of Cases (1)
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8
Property: 36800 Oak Glen Road
City Negotiator: Jennifer Crawford, Interim City Manager Negotiating Parties: Koy Builders, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
OPEN SESSION — 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Recognition of Pastor Joel Vincent
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 SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority minutes of September 8, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT AUGUST 2025
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report for August 2025.
3. SUBJECT: SAN MANUEL CARES GRANT ACCEPTANCE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept the 2025 San Manuel CARES Grant award in the amount of $100,000; and
2. Approve an amendment to the FY26 Budget for revenue and expenditures in the amount of $100,000 in the Public Safety Fund; and
3. Authorize a contract with L.N. Curtis & Sons in the amount of $102,967.
4. SUBJECT: BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2025
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Staff Approved Budget Adjustments (Attachment 1 ); and
2. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Staff Approved Budget Adjustments (Attachment 2); and
3. Approve the Budget Adjustments Requiring Council Approval (Attachment 3).
5. SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2025-53, ESTABLISHING THE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE FOR 2026 TO IMPLEMENT AND
ENFORCE THE YUCAIPA MOBILEHOME RENT STABILIZATION ORDINANCE RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-53, establishing the Administrative Rules for the Implementation of the Yucaipa Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Ordinance and the 2026 Annual Registration Fee for the Enforcement of the Ordinance; and
2. Authorize the transfer of up to $200,000 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 from the General Fund to the Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Fund.
STUDY SESSION
6. SUBJECT: FREEWAY CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE STUDY SESSION RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a study session regarding the Freeway Corridor Specific Plan.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
7. SUBJECT: MONTHLY REPORT ON YUCAIPA APP USAGE — AUGUST 2025 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file a report of the user activity on the Yucaipa App for the month of August 2025.
8. SUBJECT: YUCAIPA BASEBALL FIELD BACKSTOP FENCING
ENHANCEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive a report regarding two (2) potential options to enhance the backstop fencing at the Yucaipa Baseball field; and
2. Direct staff to proceed with Option A (Chain Link Fencing Height Extension) and authorize staff to execute applicable agreements to complete the work with an estimated cost not to exceed $40,000;
OR
3. If the City Council elects to proceed with Option B (Custom Engineered Tie -Back Net and Post Backstop System) with an estimated cost not to exceed $120,000, direct staff to re -prioritize and further defer other planned parks and facility maintenance projects to provide budget to fund this option.
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.
9. SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING AND FIRE CODES RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and:
1. Approve Second Reading of Ordinance No. 462 an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, adopting by reference, and amending Part 1 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Administrative Code; Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2, with appendices F, G, H, I, J, N and Chapter 1, Division 2; Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Residential Code, with appendices; Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Electrical Code; Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 Mechanical Code; Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Plumbing Code, with Appendix H; Part 6 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 Energy Code; Part 7 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, with appendices A, B, C, F, G, and H; Part 8 of Title 24 of the California Code
of Regulations, comprising the 2025 Historic Building Code; Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Fire Code, with Appendix Chapter 4 and Appendices B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, N and 0; Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the 2025 California Existing Building Code; Part 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 edition; Part 12 of the California Code of Regulations, comprising the California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 edition; the 2024 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code and Appendix H, the uniform code for the abatement of dangerous buildings, 1997 Edition; the 1996 edition of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing (4930.3G); Adopting Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the California department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code Section 51178 repealing Ordinance No. 417 and 459 and all ordinances and provisions in conflict herewith, amending Title 15 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-55, setting forth the City's findings for amendments to the 2025 California Codes that address local conditions.
10. SUBJECT: MIGLENA MINKOVA ON BEHALF OF GREEN TEAM WORLDWIDE (SPECIAL USE PERMIT) CASE NO. PLN-APP-25-0001: AN APPEAL OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMITS (CASE NOS. PLN-PHE-25-0002, PLN-PHE-25-0004) FOR THE PLACEMENT OF ONE (1) SET OF THREE (3) 4'X4' USED CLOTHING
COLLECTION BOXES WITHIN A PARKING SPOT ON A COMMERCIAL
PROPERTY AT 33644 YUCAIPA BOULEVARD (APN: 0303-101-21) AND ONE (1) SET WITHIN A PARKING SPOT ON A COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AT 31515 YUCAIPA BOULEVARD (APN: 0300-191-44)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a public hearing and:
1. Review the Special Use Permits affiliated with Case Nos. PLN-PHE-25-0002 and PLN-PHE-25-0004, and if it is acceptable, approve the designs subject to the Conditions of Approval; and
2. Adopt a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended, Section 15303 (Class 3); and
3. Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
If the proposals are not deemed acceptable, the City Council can deny the Special Use Permits affiliated with Case Nos. PLN-PHE-25-0002 and PLN-PHE-25-0004 and find that the Projects are exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15270 of the CEQA Guidelines.
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 09/18/2025, 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
IMF FUTI
09/18/2025
Remove by: 09/23/25