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, Director of
AGENDA
City Council
Successor Agency • Housing Authority
October 27, 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.
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CLOSED SESSION — 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
LIMIT 3 MINUTES
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Number of Cases (1)
OPEN SESSION — 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Chapman Heights FireWise Recognition
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
• Police
• Fire
• Yucaipa Mobile App
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 22, 2025, SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 6, 2025, AND THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 13, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority minutes of September 22, 2025, the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of October 6, 2025, and the Special City Council Meeting Minutes of October 13, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 465
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 465, 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,
83.030305, 83.040110, 84.0335, 84.0330, 87.0630, 84.0905, 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
3. SUBJECT: CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. — ON -CALL TREE TRIMMING SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute and authorize the Interim City Manager or her designee to administer the terms of Contract Amendment No. 1 with West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA) for On - Call Tree Trimming Services in the amount of $118,000.
4. SUBJECT: REJECT ALL BIDS — 5TH STREET PHASE II WALL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT — PROJECT NO. 10903
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Reject all bids for the 5th Street Phase II Wall Construction Project — Project No. 10903; and
2. Direct staff to revise the scope of work and construction schedule requirements in the bid documents and re -advertise the project for construction bids.
5. SUBJECT: OFFERS OF DEDICATION - 12494 5TH STREET (APN 0318-143-12) AND 34509 AVENUE E (APN 0319-371-10)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept the Offer of Dedication for public street right-of-way, as described in Resolution No. 2025-47; and
2. Accept the Offer of Dedication for public street right-of-way, as described in Resolution No. 2025-48; and
3. Authorize the Interim City Manager, or her designee to execute and record the necessary documents to complete the offer of dedication process.
6. SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT WORK — FIRE STATION #2 CONCRETE APRON REPAIR PROJECT — PROJECT NO. 11230
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept the contract work completed by 4D Surface Management in the amount of $204,520.90 for the Fire Station #2 Concrete Apron Repair Project — Project No. 11230; and
2. Authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Fire Station #2 Concrete Apron Repair Project — Project No. 11230.
7. SUBJECT: CONCRETE PICNIC TABLE PURCHASE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a purchase contract for the acquisition of sixty (60) Concrete Picnic Tables from Outdoor Creations Inc, for the Community Center Park.
8. SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 19927
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-56 approving Final Tract Map 19927 and accept the following findings as outlined in the Resolution:
A) The City Council finds that Final Tract Map No. 19927 is in substantial conformance with the previously approved tentative map.
B) The City Council approves Final Map Tract No. 19927 in accordance with the Conditions of Approval.
C) The City Council approves the City's offer of dedication, as property owner, of those portions of property shown on Final Map Tract No. 19927 for public rights -of -way purposes.
D) The City Council approves the vacation of the portion of 13th Street right-of-way as shown on Final Map Tract No. 19927.
E) The City Council accepts, on behalf of the public, the offers of dedication as shown on Final Map Tract No. 19927.
F) The City Council authorizes the City Clerk and City Engineer to sign the Final Map evidencing the City Council's approval.
G) The City Council authorizes and directs the Interim City Manager, or her designee, to execute the Owner's Statement on the Final Map on behalf of the City as property owner.
H) The City Council authorizes recordation with the San Bernardino County Assessor - Recorder -County Clerk's Office
DISCUSSION ITEMS
9. SUBJECT: YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Review the attached Applications for the At -Large Memberships to the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC); and
2. Vote on the appointments of the nominated applicants.
10. SUBJECT: CERTIFICATE OF SUFFICIENCY — REFERENDUM OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-54
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-57, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, Accepting the Certificate of Sufficiency for the Referendum of Resolution No. 2025-54; and
2. Discuss all options related to an election and provide further direction to the City Clerk.
11. SUBJECT: MONTHLY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK RECONCILIATION
REGISTER REPORTS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive a briefing on the role of the Finance Committee; and
2. Receive a briefing on procurement internal controls; and
3. Provide direction to staff on the delivery of monthly Accounts Payable Check Reconciliation Register reports as a receive and file; and
4. Receive and file the Accounts Payable Check Register reports for July through September 2025.
12. SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 467 REGARDING PEDDLING AND SOLICITING
IN THE CITY OF YUCAIPA
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 467, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, adding Chapter 9.28 Regarding Peddling and Soliciting in the City of Yucaipa.
13. SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF UPDATED FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
ORDINANCE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 468U, an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, Amending Article 2 ("Floodplain Safety (FP) Overlay District") of Chapter 2 ("Hazard Protection") of Division 5 ("Overlay Districts") of the Yucaipa Development Code to Conform to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Minimum Requirements and the California Building Standards Code; Adopting by Reference the Updated Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs); and Designating Administration and Enforcement Responsibilities, by at least a four -fifths vote.
14. SUBJECT: COUNCILMEMBER COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT UNDER SENATE BILL 329
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review and consider:
1. Maintaining the current Councilmember compensation of $500 per month per Councilmember, pursuant to Yucaipa Municipal Code (YMC) § 2.04.020; or
2. Approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 473, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, amending Yucaipa Municipal Code §
2.04.020 to set the monthly salary of each Councilmember at $1,649, consistent with Government Code § 36516(a) as amended by SB 329 (2023) for cities with a population greater than 50,000 and up to 75,000, and
Direct the City Clerk to place the ordinance on the next regular meeting agenda for second reading and adoption, with the increase to take effect upon the seating of a Councilmember to a new term pursuant to Government Code § 36516.5.
15. SUBJECT: DISCUSSION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE LIMITING CAR
WASHES IN THE CITY OF YUCAIPA
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council discuss the policy options below and provide direction on a preferred approach to limit car wash proliferation citywide. Based on Council feedback, staff would draft a zoning ordinance amendment and present it to the Planning Commission for discussion and recommendation, followed by City Council consideration.
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.
16. SUBJECT: CASE NO. PLN-PDE-25-0002: CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NOS. 469, 470, 471 AND 472 ENHANCING AND UPDATING ELEMENTS OF THE
DEVELOPMENT CODE TO BE CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT DEVELOPMENT,
ECONOMIC MARKET AND HOUSING LAW STANDARDS
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. 469, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, adding Development Code Section
83.030323, Revocation, and amending Development Code Sections 88.01815 and
88.01905 to add revocation procedures as part of a periodic code requirement cleanup and enhancement; and
2. Approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 470, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, amending Development Code Section
83.030305, 83.030505 as part of a periodic code requirement cleanup and enhancement that includes a streamlined review for recently expired projects and the permitting process for congregate living health facilities; and
3. Approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 471, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, amending Development Code Section
83.030505 as part of a periodic code requirement cleanup and enhancement and establish a zoning compliance procedure for new businesses; and
4. Approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 472, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, amending Development Code
83.010305 as part of a periodic code requirement cleanup and enhancement and establish a policy for the automatic withdrawal of inactive entitlement applications; and
5. 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
6. Direct staff to file a Notice of Determination subsequent to certification of the Addendum to the 2016 General Plan Environmental Impact Report.
As part of the City Council's formal action, the Council can approve all, or parts of each Ordinance as appropriate, or make any additional changes that may be necessary.
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 10/23/2025, 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