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AGENDA REPORT
DATE: January 12, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Item No. 1
FROM: Ana V. Sauseda, Director of General Services/City C1erk,4X1 SUBJECT: Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of December 8, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of December 8, 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommendation does not result in a fiscal impact.
Attachment(s):
1. Regular Meeting 4tes —12/08/2025
Approved by:
ATTACHMENT 1
City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Regular Meeting of December 8, 2025
City Hall Council Chambers
34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
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 Mayor Thorp.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supervisor Dawn Rowe.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jon Thorp, Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor Pro Tern
Justin Beaver, Councilmember
Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
ABSENT: None
STAFF
PRESENT: Jennifer Crawford, Interim City Manager
Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney
Ana Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
Interim City Manager Crawford stated that there was an amendment to Resolution No. 2025-51 Exhibit A of Agenda Item No. 7.
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Captain Wiebeld introduced Yucaipa Police Department's new Lieutenant, Tony Romero.
Mayor Thorp presented the following with Community Awards:
❖ COP Volunteer of the Year: George Siddle
•S Firefighter of the Year: Captain Don Culotta
❖ Deputy of the Year: Deputy Efrain Herrera
❖ Non -Profit of the Year: Yucaipa Valley Kiwanis Club
❖ Citizen of the Year: Jeffrey Horne
Chief Malinowski led the presentation for Captain Allen "Skip" Miller who retired after 42 years of dedicated fire service, 27 of them serving in the City of Yucaipa.
Mayor Thorp led the presentation for Interim City Manager Jennifer Crawford who would retire at the end of the month after 26 years of dedicated service to the City of Yucaipa.
The following also presented to Ms. Crawford:
• Supervisor Dawn Rowe
• Yucaipa Valley Water District General Manager Joe Zoba • City of Calimesa City Manager Will Kolbow
• Crafton Hills President Kevin Horan
• Yucaipa Calimesa Joint Unified School District Superintendent Cali Binks • Chris Markarian on behalf of the Rotary Club of Yucaipa • Mark Westwood on behalf of YMRA
• City of Rialto City Clerk Barbara McGee
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Selection of Mayor
City Clerk Sauseda was the Presiding Officer for the City Council Reorganization portion of the meeting.
City Clerk Sauseda declared the nomination period open for the office of Mayor.
Councilmember Beaver nominated Councilmember Venable for the office of Mayor.
Councilmember Miller nominated Councilmember Thorp for the office of Mayor.
City Clerk Sauseda closed nominations for the office of Mayor and called for affirmative votes.
Councilmember Venable was appointed to the office of Mayor with Councilmembers Beaver, Venable, and Woolsey voting Aye and Councilmembers Miller and Thorp voting No.
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Selection of Mayor Pro Tem
City Clerk Sauseda declared the nomination period open for the office of Mayor Pro Tem.
Mayor Venable nominated Councilmember Beaver for the office of Mayor Pro Tem.
City Clerk Sauseda closed nominations for the office of Mayor and called for affirmative votes.
Councilmember Beaver was appointed to the office of Mayor Pro Tem by a unanimous vote.
City Clerk Sauseda called for a recess at 6:54 p.m.
Recess
Mayor Venable reconvened the meeting at 7:09 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Bob Miller, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
Jon Thorp, Councilmember
Justin Beaver, Mayor Pro Tem
Chris Venable, Mayor
ABSENT: None
STAFF
PRESENT: Jennifer Crawford, Interim City Manager
Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney
Ana Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk
Mayor Venable presented Councilmember Thorp with a commemorative gavel and thanked him for his service as Mayor.
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• Police — Captain Wiebeld presented the statistics for October, 2025. • Fire — Chief Malinowski presented the statistics for October & November, 2025. • Code Enforcement — Public Safety Manager Benson presented the statistics for September, October & November, 2025.
• Yucaipa Mobile App — City Clerk Sauseda presented the statistics for October & November, 2025.
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The following members of the public spoke:
• Mary Ruhter
• Hansen Wang
• Richard Hernandez
• Kristine Mohler
CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
Mayor Venable asked if there were any conflicts to disclose. There were no items disclosed.
Councilmember Thorp announced that he would abstain from voting on the items related to the Sheriff's Department on Item No. 5.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Venable asked if any Councilmembers wished to pull an item from the Consent Agenda for Discussion.
1. SUBJECT: APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 30, 2025 AND NOVEMBER 6, 2025 AND THE CITY
COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES OF
NOVEMBER 10, 2025 AND NOVEMBER 24, 2025
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the City Council Special Meeting Minutes of October 30, 2025 and November 6, 2025 and the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of November 10, 2025 and November 24, 2025.
2. SUBJECT: SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO.475
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 475, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, adding Chapter 8.48 (Prohibition on Open Fires) to Title 8 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code.
3. SUBJECT: SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO.476
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 476, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, adding Chapter 8.44 (Prohibition on Public Urination and Defecation) to Title 8 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code.
4. SUBJECT: MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT OCTOBER 2025
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report for October 2025.
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5. SUBJECT: MONTHLY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK RECONCILIATION REGISTER — OCTOBER 2025
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council review and ratify the Accounts Payable Check Reconciliation Register report for October 2025.
6. SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 SYSTEM CONTRACTS AUTHORIZED BY STAFF - OCTOBER 2025
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file a report on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY26) contracts authorized by staff during October 2025.
7. SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF PERSONNEL DOCUMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-51 - Memorandum of Understanding with the Yucaipa City Employees Association and General Employees Unit Salary, Benefit, and Classification Plan; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-52 - Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-60 - The Management, Supervisory, and Confidential Salary, Benefit, and Classification Plan.
8. SUBJECT: FY26 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS — FIRE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Authorize a $160,000 increase to the fire apparatus maintenance budget; and
2. Approve an increase of $150,000 to the Fire Apparatus Solutions purchase order; and
3. Approve an increase of $30,000 to the Yeager's Diesel purchase order.
9. SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT — YUCAIPA COMMUNITY PARK AND BRYANT GLEN SPORTS PARK TREE TRIMMING PROJECT - PROJECT NO. 11246 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, West Coast Arborists, Inc. of Indio, CA in the amount of $102,495 for the Yucaipa Community Park and Bryant Glen Sports Park Tree Trimming Project - Project No. 11246; and
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2. Approve the amount of $12,000 for staff costs associated with bid contract preparation, contract administration and inspections for a total project budget in the amount of $114,495; and
3. Authorize the Interim City Manager or her designee to administer the distribution of the contract contingency; and
4. Approve the contract specifications prepared for this project.
10. SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT — REPLACEMENT/INSTALLATION OF CARPET AND FLOORING AT THE SCHERER COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT — PROJECT NO. 11228
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, Del Mar Floor Covering, Inc. of Ontario, CA in the amount of $55,000 for the Replacement/Installation of Carpet and Flooring at the Scherer Community Center Project —Project No. 11228 (Project); and
2. Approve the amounts of $13,000 for construction contract contingency and $3,000 for construction contract administration, staff time, and inspection costs for a total construction budget in the amount of $71,000; and
3. Authorize the Interim City Manager or her designee to administer the distribution of the construction contract contingency; and
4. Approve the contract specifications prepared for this project.
11. SUBJECT: CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 1 —PLANNING STAFFING SERVICES RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 1 with Michael Baker International, increasing their contract by $75,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $150,000 to provide contract planning staff services.
12. SUBJECT: EXTENSION OF TIME REQUEST — SECOND EXTENSION OF TIME REQUEST (CASE NO. PLN-EXT-25-0005) OF TWO YEARS FOR TTM 19929, A TENTATIVE TRACT MAP FOR A ONE (1) LOT SUBDIVISION FOR
CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES, CONSISTING OF 40 DETACHED CONDOMINIUMS ON 6.8 ACRES ON A MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL (RM-72C) PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12959 5TH STREET; APN: 0319-152-13. (REFERENCE CASE NO. 14-140/CUP, 20-145/EXT)
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RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council approve a second Extension of Time of two years for Tentative Tract Map 19929, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval originally dated January 17, 2018 and last amended on July 21, 2025, and adopt the Findings as contained in this Agenda Report.
13. SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT — INTERIOR PAINTING OF VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES PROJECT —PROJECT NO. 11244
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, Cosmic Color Painting of Los Angeles, CA in the amount $137,000 for the Interior Painting of Various City Facilities Project — Project No. 11244 (Project); and
2. Approve the amounts of $27,000 for contract contingency and $13,700 for contract administration, staff time and inspection costs for a total budget in the amount of $177,700; and
3. Authorize the Interim City Manager or her designee to administer the distribution of the contract contingency; and
4. Approve the contract specifications prepared for the Project.
14. SUBJECT: AMENDMENT NO.6 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE YUCAIPA VALLEY CONSERVANCY, THE WILDLANDS
CONSERVANCY, AND THE CITY OF YUCAIPA
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
Reinstate the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, between the Yucaipa Valley Conservancy, the Wildlands Conservancy, and the City of Yucaipa, as amended through previously approved Amendment No. 5; and
2. Approve and authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 6 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Yucaipa Valley Conservancy, the Wildlands Conservancy, and the City of Yucaipa.
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ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA.
ITEM NO. 5 WAS APPROVED 5-0 EXCEPT FOR THE SHERIFF WARRANTS, WHICH WERE APPROVED (4-0-0-1) WITH THORP ABSTAINING DUE TO A
POTENTIALLY DISQUALIFYING FINANCIAL INTEREST AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THAT GOVERNMENT AGENCY.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
15. SUBJECT: JUNE 2, 2026 SPECIAL ELECTION
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-61, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, calling for the holding of a Special Municipal Referendum Election on June 2, 2026 for the submission to the qualified voters of the City of Yucaipa, a resolution approving and adopting the Freeway Corridor Specific Plan Update (CASE NO. 24- 044/GPA/SPA) and requesting the County of San Bernardino to consolidate said election with the statewide primary election of even date; and setting rules and deadlines for arguments and rebuttals for and against the resolution; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-62, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, calling for the holding of a Special Municipal Referendum Election on June 2, 2026 for the submission to the qualified voters of the City of Yucaipa, an Ordinance amending the Official Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance of the City of Yucaipa; requesting the County of San Bernardino to consolidate said election with the statewide primary election of even date; and setting rules and deadlines for arguments and rebuttals for and against the resolution; and
3. Authorize a budget adjustment in the amount of $200,000 for the cost of the election.
DISCUSSION: Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda presented the Agenda Report.
The following member of the public spoke:
• Ro Randolph
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR VENABLE, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BEAVER, CARRIED 3-2 (COUNCILMEMBERS MILLER & THORP VOTED
NO), TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING AND
ADD THE OPTION TO RESCIND THE ADOPTED RESOLUTION AND
ORDINANCE RELATED TO THE FREEWAY CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN.
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16. SUBJECT: CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council discuss campaign contribution limits within the City of Yucaipa.
DISCUSSION: Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda presented the Agenda Report.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Holly Warner
• Brett Granlund
• Donna Snodgrass
• Richard Hernandez
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM BEAVER, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE OPTION 2 AND REPEAL ORDINANCE NO.440.
17. SUBJECT: AUTUMNFEST WRAP-UP REPORT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the wrap-up report for the 2025 Autumnfest.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Agenda Report.
There was no action required on this item.
18. SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 474 AND URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 474U
REGULATING THE USE OF BICYCLES AND &CONVEYANCES IN PUBLIC AREAS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 474U, an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, adding Chapter 9.18 to Title 9 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code Regulating the Use of Bicycles and E-Conveyances in Public Areas, by at least a four -fifths vote; and
2. Approve the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 474, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California adding Chapter 9.18 to Title 9 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code Regulating the Use of Bicycles and E-Conveyances in Public Areas; and
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3. Direct the City Clerk to place Ordinance No. 474 on the consent calendar of the next regular meeting for second reading and adoption.
DISCUSSION: Public Safety Manager Benson presented the Agenda Report.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Brett Granlund
• Kristine Mohler
• Richard Hernandez
• Mary Ruhter
• Danielle Wideman
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR PRO TEM BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY VOTED NO), TO ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 474 U AND APPROVE THE INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 474, BOTH AS AMENDED TO INCREASE THE 1ST TIME VIOLATION FINE TO $2,000.
19. SUBJECT: 2026 REGIONAL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Review and appoint Councilmembers to the various regional committees; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to notify respective agencies of any changes and post the FPPC Form 806 to the City's website.
DISCUSSION: Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda presented the Agenda Report.
After Council discussion, the following appointments were made:
• Crafton Hills Open Space Conservancy —
Member/Justin Beaver, Alternate/Chris Venable
The appointments to the Crafton Hills Open Space Conservancy were made by unanimous vote of the Council.
• OMNITRANS —
Member/ Judy Woolsey, Alternate/Justin Beaver
The appointments to OMNITRANS were made by unanimous vote of the Council.
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• San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) — Member/Judy Woolsey, Alternate/Chris Venable
After Council discussion, Councilmember Miller expressed interest in serving as the Delegate for SBCTA.
Motion by Councilmember Miller for him to serve as the Delegate for SBCTA failed due to a lack of a second.
Motion by Mayor Venable/ Second by Mayor Pro Tern Venable to keep the members as - is carried 3-2 (Councilmembers Miller & Thorp voted no). • Solid Waste Advisory Task Force —
MemberBob Miller, Alternate/Ana V. Sauseda
The appointments to the Solid Waste Advisory Taskforce were made by unanimous vote of the Council.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
Councilmember Miller thanked staff and congratulated all those who were recognized earlier in the evening.
Mayor Pro Tern Beaver expressed his gratitude for this community and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.
Councilmember Thorp spoke highly of the recent Winterfest event. He expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to have served as Mayor. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Councilmember Woolsey attended Winterfest, the Holiday Reception with Senator Ochoa-Bogh, the Yucaipa Valley Water District meeting, the OMNITRANS meeting, the SBCTA meeting, the Pancake Breakfast, and the YMRA Holiday Potluck Dinner.
Mayor Venable thanked Director of Community Services Wolfe for the recent Autmnfest event.
He announced that the Youth Advisory Committee was still recruiting members. He announced that the Turkey Trot event hosted over 700 runners. Lastly, he thanked Interim City Manager Crawford for all her work.
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Interim City Manager Crawford attended Senator Ochoa-Bogh's Holiday Reception along with the Mayor and announced the upcoming Christmas Parade.
Mayor Venable announced that the next regular meeting would take place on Monday, January 12, 2026 with the City's new City Manager. Lastly, he wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Chris Venable, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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