Item No.
STAFF REPORT
DATE: April 27, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manage
PREPARED BY: Ana V. Sauseda, Director of Ge eral Services/City Clerk SUBJECT: Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of April 13, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
1. Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of April 13, 2026; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommendations do not result in a fiscal impact.
Attachment(s):
1. Regular Meeting Minutes — 04/13/2026
ATTACHMENT 1
City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Regular Meeting of April 13, 2026
City Hall Council Chambers
34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
CLOSED SESSION — 4:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Venable called the Closed Session meeting to order at 4:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jon Thorp, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
Chris Venable, Mayor
ABSENT: Bob Miller, Councilmember
Justin Beaver, Deputy Mayor
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments.
CLOSED SESSION — 4:30 PM
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 12511 5th Street (APN: 0319-101-01); 12494 5th Street (APN: 0318-143-12); 12475 5th Street (APN: 0319-012-20); 34509 Avenue E (APN: 0319-371-10); 35110 County Line Road (APN: 0319-271-58); 34712 County Line Road (APN: 0319-253-13); 11473 Pendleton Road (APN: 0321-142-22)
City Negotiator: Dr. Sean Moore, City Manager (or designee) Negotiating Parties: Potential Buyers
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8
Property: 36800 Oak Glen Road
City Negotiator: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Koy Builders, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
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C. 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)
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Yucaipa Preservation Society v. City of Yucaipa, et al. San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSB2308052 Appellate Case No. E087719 (Serrano Estates)
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Colleen Wang, et al. v. City of Yucaipa, et al. San Bernardino Superior Court Case No.
CIVSB2415976 , Appellate Case No. E087427 (Wine Country Specific Plan) City Attorney Pacifico asked Council to add two additional items to the Closed Session Agenda under Significant Exposure to Litigation.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 3-0-2, (COUNCILMEMBER MILLER AND
DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER WERE ABSENT) TO ADD TWO ADDITIONAL CLOSED SESSION ITEMS UNDER SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION.
The City Council entered Closed Session at 4:34 p.m.
Deputy Mayor Beaver joined the meeting at 4:35 p.m.
OPEN SESSION — 6:00 PM
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Mayor Venable 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 Randy Balling.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Shelley Russell.
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CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Jon Thorp, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
Justin Beaver, Deputy Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor
ABSENT: Bob Miller, Councilmember
STAFF
PRESENT: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney announced the following from Closed Session:
• Item A — There was no reportable action.
• Item B — There was no reportable action.
• Item C — Settlement direction was given by consensus with Councilmember Miller absent. • Item D — Settlement direction was given by consensus with Councilmember Miller absent. • Item E — Settlement direction was given by consensus with Councilmember Miller absent. • Additional 2 Closed Session Items Added — Council denied both items by consensus with Councilmember Miller absent.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Moore stated that there were no changes to the agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
• YAPS Dog of the Month was presented by volunteer Riley Cole.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke:
• Holly Warner
• Pastor Randy Balling
• Mary Ruhter
CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
Mayor Venable asked if there were any conflicts to disclose. Councilmember Thorp announced that he would recuse himself from Item No. 3 as it relates to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
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CONSENT AGENDA
1. SUBJECT: APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES OF MARCH 23, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of March 23, 2026; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
2. SUBJECT: MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT — FEBRUARY 2026
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report for February 2026; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
3. SUBJECT: MONTHLY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK RECONCILIATION REGISTER — FEBRUARY 2026
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Review and ratify the Check Reconciliation Register for the period of February 1, 2026 through February 28, 2026, with the exception that Council Member Thorp recuses himself from voting on any warrants payable to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department due to a financial interest as an employee of that agency; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
4. SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 SYSTEM CONTRACTS AUTHORIZED BY STAFF — FEBRUARY 2026
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file a report on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY26) contracts authorized by staff during February 2026, or;
2. Provide further direction to staff.
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5. SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP 20972 - AVENUE H RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Find that Final Parcel Map No. 20972 is in substantial conformance with the previously approved tentative map; and
2. Approve Final Parcel Map No. 20972 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 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; or
6. Provide further direction to staff.
6. SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP 20420 — FREMONT STREET RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Find that Final Parcel Map No. 20420 is in substantial conformance with the previously approved tentative map; and
2. Approve Final Parcel Map No. 20420 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 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; or
6. Provide further direction to staff.
ACTION: MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 4-0-1, (COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER WAS ABSENT) TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM NO. 3.
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ITEM NO. 3 WAS APPROVED (3-0-1-1) WITH COUNCILMEMBER MILLER
ABSENT AND COUNCILMEMBER THORP RECUSING HIMSELF DUE TO A
POTENTIALLY DISQUALIFYING FINANCIAL INTEREST AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
7. SUBJECT: SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION — 2026 RODEO RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
Approve the Special Event Permit Application submitted by the Yucaipa Equestrian Arena Rodeo Committee to conduct the 2026 Yucaipa Rodeo on Friday, May 15, 2026, and Saturday, May 16, 2026, and;
2. Approve the City's Co-sponsorship for the 2026 Yucaipa Rodeo to include use of City owned equipment and the City -owned vacant lot directly across the street, and;
3. Review and approve the street closures identified in the agenda report, and;
4. Waive the provisions of Yucaipa Municipal Code Section 12.06.010 regarding overnight camping for the duration of the event, or;
5. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Staff Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 4-0-1, (COUNCILMEMBER MILLER WAS ABSENT) TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
8. SUBJECT: OMNITRANS MEASURE I SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDING AGREEMENTS (FY2027/FY2028)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
Approve the continuing project funding agreement with Omnitrans for the Measure I Specialized Transportation Program (FY 2027/FY 2028), and;
2. Approve the expansion project funding agreement with Omnitrans for the Measure I Specialized Transportation Program (FY 2027/FY 2028), and;
3. Approve $460,640 in both revenue and expenditure budgets for FY 2027 in the General Fund, and;
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4. Approve $324,902 in both revenue and expenditure budgets for FY 2028 in the General Fund, and;
5. Approve the use of $66,980 from the General Fund for matching in FY 2027, and;
6. Approve the use of $56,659 from the General Fund for matching in FY 2028, or;
7. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Staff Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 4-0-1, (COUNCILMEMBER MILLER WAS ABSENT) TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
9. SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-08 APPROVING THE MEASURE I
CONTINUATION EXPENDITURE PLAN DEVELOPED BY THE SAN
BERNARDINO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-08 approving the Measure I Continuation Expenditure Plan Developed by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA); or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Director of Development Services/City Engineer Preciado presented the Staff Report.
After Council comments, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, CARRIED 4-0-1, (COUNCILMEMBER MILLER WAS
ABSENT) TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
10. SUBJECT: MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE ORDINANCE ON MASSAGE
THERAPY ESTABLISHMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 481, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, Amending Chapter 5.22 related to Massage Establishments; and
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2. Direct the City Clerk to place the second reading and adoption of the Ordinance on the next regular meeting's consent calendar for adoption; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Deputy Director of Community Development/City Planner Matlock presented the Staff Report.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER MILLER WAS
ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
Deputy Mayor Beaver asked the City Attorney to address the allegations made against the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department During Public Comment.
City Attorney Pacifico stated that the City is unaware of any deputies from the Yucaipa Station who are on administrative leave or who are under criminal investigation by any law enforcement agency related to the allegation made during public comment.
11. SUBJECT: YUCAIPA CIVIC CENTER FACILITY FLAGPOLE PROJECT
DISCUSSION
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Consider and discuss a proposed Yucaipa Civic Center Facility Flagpole Project to commemorate the 2500' anniversary of the United States' Independence; and
2. Direct staff as appropriate, including the authorization of a budget adjustment commensurate with the project; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Director of Development Services/City Engineer Preciado presented the Staff Report.
Council directed staff to move forward with the flag project as previously approved. The flag shall be placed in Tooker Park, and staff shall design it in a way that can be expanded upon by future city councils, to become a patriot plaza. The base of the flag shall have the option for sponsorship plaques for the organizations who donate $40k or more.
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12. SUBJECT: DISCUSSION REGARDING ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES IN THE
CITY OF YUCAIPA
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Discuss the City's contract with the Animal Care and Control Division of the Public Health Department of the County of San Bernardino and direct staff to move forward with the contract extension for one (1) year; or
2. Discuss issuing a Request for Proposals for Animal Care and Control Service; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda presented the Staff Report.
The following member of the public spoke:
• Kelly Moylan
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER
MILLER WAS ABSENT), TO APPROVE THE ADDITIONAL CONTRACT
EXTENSION. STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO LOOK FOR ALTERNATIVE
OPTIONS FOR ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL SERVICES.
PUBLIC HEARING
13. SUBJECT: COMPREHENSIVE USER FEE SCHEDULE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a Public Hearing and:
1. Review the Comprehensive User Fee Schedule Option A and Option B, and determine which to incorporate as Exhibit A in Resolution No. 2026-03; and
2. Approve Resolution No. 2026-03, rescinding Resolution No. 2024-07 and Adopting an Update to the Comprehensive User Fee Schedule and Amending Fees and Charges for Services Rendered in Relation to Community Development, Building and Safety, Fire Prevention and Planning, Business License Administration, Yard Sale Permits, False Alarms, Construction and Demolition Recycling, and Various Other General or Administrative City Services, and Making Related Determinations Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and
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3. Authorize and direct staff to use the Fully Burdened Hourly Rates as found in Appendix B, of the User Fee Study Report, plus a 3.2% CPI adjustment, consistent with the action taken under Recommendation 1, above, effective July 1", 2026, and adjusted annually along with the Comprehensive User Fee Schedule; and
4. Authorize an additional 30 days for public comment from the date Resolution No. 2026-03 is approved; or
5. Provide further direction to staff.
• Public Hearing Opened
The Public Hearing for Item No. 13 was opened at the February 9, 2026 Regular City Council meeting. The meeting resumed as of 7:10 p.m.
a Staff Presentation
Interim Director of Finance Blackerby presented the Staff Report along with Tony Thrasher of Wildan.
• Applicant Presentation
There was no applicant presentation.
• Public Comments
There were no public comments.
• Applicant Rebuttal
There was no applicant rebuttal.
• Public Hearing Closed
Mayor Venable closed the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, CARRIED 4-0-1 (COUNCILMEMBER MILLER WAS
ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION WITH OPTION A AS THE EXHIBIT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03. STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO
RETURN TO COUNCIL WITH AN ITEM DISCUSSING DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEES.
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COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
Deputy Mayor Beaver asked for staff to return with a letter of support for funding Proposition 36.
Councilmember Thorp attended Fiddler on the Roof at the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center (YPAC) and encouraged everyone to attend. He thanked Director of Community Services Wolfe and her entire team for all of their efforts at the YPAC.
Councilmember Woolsey attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Grocery Store Outlet, the Yucaipa EDAC meeting, the OMNITRANS meeting, the OMNITRANS 50th Anniversary event, the SBCTA meeting, the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast, Assemblymember Greg Wallace's event at the Senior Center, the Measure S Citizen Oversight Committee meeting, a tour of Sorensen Engineering, the Special City Council meetings held on April 6, 2026, the Yucaipa Valley Water District Meeting, the Youth Advisory Committee's Mock City Council meeting, the SCAG zoom meeting, and the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Golf for All.
Mayor Venable announced the upcoming Rodeo, Run for the Hills, and the Music and Arts Festival.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Moore announced that staff met with OMNITRANS to address the City's Transit Center. He asked the community to consider donating to the 4ch of July event and Patriot Plaza and in honor of the Nation's 250th Anniversary.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Chris Venable, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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