Item No. 1
AGENDA REPORT
DATE: November 10, 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 October 27, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of October 27, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommendation does not result in a fiscal impact.
Attachment(s):
1. Regular Meeting Minutes — 10/27/2025
Approved by:�ID
ATTACHMENT 1
City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Regular Meeting of October 27, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers
34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
CLOSED SESSION — 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Thorp called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tem
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
ABSENT: Justin Beaver, Councilmember
Councilmember Beaver was absent due to an unforeseen significant incident that occurred with the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department in Rancho Cucamonga.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following member of the public spoke:
• Edward Timmons
CLOSED SESSION — 5:00 PM
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)
Councilmember Miller recused himself from Closed Session due to a contract his wife had with the City of Yucaipa for the S.T.A.R.S. Program.
The City Council entered Closed Session at 5:04 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.
Councilmember Woolsey moved that the meeting be recessed to a time and place certain, in order to ensure all members of the Council are present.
Mayor Thorp asked for the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance before considering Councilmember Woolsey's motion.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pastor Della Vaughn.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Captain Wiebold.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tem
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
ABSENT: Justin Beaver, Councilmember
STAFF
PRESENT: Jennifer Crawford, Interim City Manager
Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney
Ana Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk
Mayor Thorp reiterated that Councilmember Beaver was unable to attend the meeting due to a significant incident that had occurred earlier that day, involving a deputy from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Rancho Cucamonga Station.
Mayor Thorp restated Councilmember Woolsey's motion. Discussion ensued.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, FAILED 2-2-1 (COUNCILMEMBER MILLER AND MAYOR THORP
VOTED NO AND COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER WAS ABSENT), TO RECESS THE MEETING TO A DIFFERENT DATE.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Pacifico indicated that Closed Session Item A was continued to the Special Meeting to be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Interim City Manager Crawford stated that there were no changes to the agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Chapman Heights FireWise Recognition was presented by Chief Malinowski.
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
• Police — Captain Wiebeld presented the statistics for September, 2025. • Fire — Chief Malinowski presented the statistics for September, 2025. • Yucaipa Mobile App = City Clerk Sauseda presented the statistics for September, 2025.
CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
Mayor Thorp asked if there were any conflicts to disclose. There were no items disclosed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke:
• Donna Snodgrass
• Edward Timmons
• Richard Frost
• Richard Beemer
• Sherilyn Long
• Terry Boon
• Gilbert Turnquist
• Holly Warner
• Kathy Sellers
• George Sardeson
• Chris Markarian
CONSENT AGENDA,
Mayor Thorp asked if any Councilmembers wished to pull an item from the Consent Agenda for Discussion. Mayor Pro Tem Venable pulled Item Nos. 3 and 7.
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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
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 5`1' 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 Resolution No. 2025-47; and
2. Accept the Offer of Dedication for public street right-of-way, as Resolution No. 2025-48; and
3. Authorize the Interim City Manager, or her designee to execute and necessary documents to complete the offer of dedication process. described in
described in
record the
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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.
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
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER WAS ABSENT), TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS. 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 AND 8.
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PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
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.
DISCUSSION: Director of Development Services/City Engineer Preciado presented the Agenda Report.
The following member of the public spoke:
• Edward Timmons
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, FAILED 2-2-1, (COUNCILMEMBER MILLER
AND MAYOR THORP VOTED NO AND COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER WAS
ABSENT) TO PUT THIS ITEM OUT TO BID.
After further discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY MAYOR THORP, CARRIED 3-1-1, (COUNCILMEMBER MILLER VOTED NO AND
COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER WAS ABSENT) TO PUT THIS ITEM OUT TO BID.
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.
DISCUSSION: Director of Development Services/City Engineer Preciado presented the Agenda Report.
The following member of the public spoke:
• Edward Timmons
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY MAYOR THORP, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER WAS ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
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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.
DISCUSSION: Recreation Superintendent Valdepena presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER
BEAVER WAS ABSENT), TO APPOINT KIM PRAM, LUKE MCCLINTOCK,
GESENIA RAMIREZ, ELISE GREGORY TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY
COMMITTEE.
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.
DISCUSSION: Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda presented the Agenda Report.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Edward Timmons
• Teri Allen on behalf of Abraham Issa
• David Duron
• Jana Lovell
• Debra Nelson
• Kathy Sellers
• Ro Randolph
• Dan Floriani
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After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 3-1-1 (MAYOR PRO TEM
VENABLE VOTED NO AND COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER WAS ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION #1 AND TO SEND THIS ITEM TO THE JUNE 2, 2026, CALIFORNIA PRIMARY ELECTION.
Mayor Pro Tem Venable left the dais at 7:53 p.m. and returned at 7:55 p.m.
Councilmember Miller announced that he would be recusing himself from Item No. 11 due to a contract his wife had with the City of Yucaipa for the S.T.A.R.S. Program. He left the dais at 7:55 p.m.
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.
DISCUSSION: Director of Finance White presented the Agenda Report.
Councilmember Beaver joined the meeting at 8:28 p.m.
The following member of the public spoke:
• Edward Timmons
After Council discussion, direction was given by consensus to bring back an item at the October 30, 2025 Special City Council meeting, creating a Payment & Contracts Ad -Hoc Committee.
Councilmember Miller returned to the dais at 9:05 p.m.
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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.
DISCUSSION: City Attorney Graham presented the Agenda Report.
The following member of the public spoke:
• Benjamin Vail
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. 467 AS AMENDED.
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.
DISCUSSION: Assistant City Engineer Kern presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR THORP, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER
BEAVER, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY ABSTAINED), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
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 City Council Minutes Page 9 of 13
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.
DISCUSSION: City Attorney Graham presented the Agenda Report.
The following members of the public spoke:
• George Sardeson
• Edward Timmons
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE, CARRIED 3-2 (COUNCILMEMBER MILLER AND
MAYOR THORP VOTED NO), TO APPROVE THE INTRODUCTION AND
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 473 AS AMENDED INCREASING COUNCILMEMBER STIPEND TO $1,400 AND THE MAYOR'S STIPEND TO $1,649 PER MONTH.
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.
DISCUSSION: City Attorney Graham presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY VOTED NO), TO DRAFT A ZONING ORDINANCE BASED ON OPTION C:
MINIMUM BUFFER/SEPARATION BETWEEN CAR WASHES.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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. • Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Thorp opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 16 at 10:07 p.m.
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• Staff Presentation
Deputy Director of Community Development/City Planner Matlock presented the Agenda Report.
• Applicant Presentation
There was no presentation.
• Public Comments
The following members of the public spoke:
o Edward Timmons
o Ro Randolph
• Applicant Rebuttal
There was no applicant rebuttal.
• Public Hearing Closed
Mayor Thorp closed the Public Hearing at 10:20 p.m.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 4-1 (MAYOR PRO TEM VENABLE VOTED NO), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
Councilmember Beaver apologized for arriving late to the Council Meeting. As mentioned earlier in the meeting, he was assisting with the significant incident involving a deputy from the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Rancho Cucamonga Station. He asked that the Council meeting be adjourned in the memory of Deputy Andrew Nunez of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Rancho Cucamonga.
Mayor Pro Tem Venable attended the Healthy Yucaipa Committee and gave a brief update on their Blue Zone efforts. He asked the Mayor to place the Blue Zone Project on an upcoming Council agenda. Mayor Thorp concurred. He also asked the youth of the community to consider joining the Youth Advisory Committee.
Mayor Thorp took a moment to acknowledge the fatal deputy -involved incident that had taken place earlier in the day.
Councilmember Miller thanked Director of Community Services Wolfe for Autmnfest. He also thanked Jeff Bonner of Kiwanis for all their efforts in the community.
Councilmember Woolsey attended the Yucaipa Sustainable Ground Water Management Agency meeting, the SAWPA Steering Committee meeting, the OMNITRANS/SBCTA meeting, the Chamber Breakfast, the Yucaipa Valley Water District meeting, the League of California Cities City Council Minutes Page 12 of 13
Annual Conference, the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency County Line Recharge Basin and Turnout Ceremony, and a virtual insurance Town Hall meeting. She also announced that she would be attending an interview with OMNITRANS to discuss the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan and asked the public to contact her in advance if they had any input.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Interim City Manager Crawford stated that she attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference and announced the upcoming Yucaipa/Calimesa Town Hall meeting hosted by Senator Ochoa-Bogh.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:36 p.m. in honor of Deputy Andrew Nunez.
Jon Thorp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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