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STAFF REPORT
Item No. I
DATE: July 27, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Ana V. Sauseda, Director of Gen al Services/City Clerk SUBJECT: Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of June 22, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
1. Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of June 22, 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 — 06/22/2026
ATTACHMENT 1
City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Regular Meeting of June 22, 2026
City Hall Council Chambers
34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
CLOSED SESSION — 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Venable called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Bob Miller, Councilmember
Jon Thorp, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
Justin Beaver, Deputy Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke:
• Kathy Sellers
• Ed Timmons
Councilmember recused himself from Item B.
The City Council entered Closed Session at 5:08 p.m. on the following items:
A. 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)
B. 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 Council Minutes Page 1 of 13
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)
OPEN SESSION — 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
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 Della Vaughn.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by resident Corbin Walsh.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Bob Miller, Councilmember
Jon Thorp, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
Justin Beaver, Deputy Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor
ABSENT: None
STAFF
PRESENT: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney
Ana V. Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
There was no reportable action.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Chief Walsh Badge Pinning was presented by Chief Malinowski.
Recognition of Chief Malinowski was presented by Public Safety Manager Benson.
EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION
Director of Finance Hrant Manuelian was introduced by City Manager Moore.
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
• Police — Captain Wiebeld presented the statistics for April and May, 2026. • Fire — Chief Malinowski presented the statistics for April and May, 2026. • Code Enforcement — Public Safety Manager Benson presented the statistics for April and May, 2026.
• Yucaipa Mobile App — City Clerk Sauseda presented the statistics for April and May, 2026.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke:
• Chuck
Hansen Wang
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. 2 due to a potentially disqualifying financial interest as an employee of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. SUBJECT: APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES OF DUNE 8, 2026 AND THE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 8, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of June 8, 2026 and the Special Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2026; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
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2. SUBJECT: MONTHLY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK RECONCILIATION REGISTER — MAY 2026
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Review and ratify the Check Reconciliation Register for the period of May 1, 2026 through May 31, 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.
3. SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 SYSTEM CONTRACTS AUTHORIZED BY STAFF — MAY 2026
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file a report on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY26) contracts authorized by staff during May 2026; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
4. SUBJECT: SCHERER SENIOR CENTER HVAC UPGRADES — CDBG PROJECT NO:
YUCA-CV 19-1-03A
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 7 with Allison Mechanical, Inc. for HVAC Operations and Maintenance Services at Various City - Owned Public Facilities (Program) for the additional amount of $164,100 for the Scherer Senior Center HVAC Upgrades — CDBG Project No: YUCA-CV 19-1-03A for a revised contract total in the amount of $493,000 for FY27; and
2. Find that the public interest will not be best served and the procurement would not be feasible by a formal request for proposal process, waive the formal solicitation of proposal process and award a contract for the purchase of HVAC equipment required to complete the project to Russell Sigler, Inc. based on the proposal submitted in the amount of $65,879, utilizing the Sourcewell, Contract Number 080824, per the City of Yucaipa Purchasing Policy and Procedures, Section 6: Cooperative or Piggy Back Procurement for the Scherer Senior Center HVAC Upgrades — CDBG Project No: YUCA-CV19-1-03A; and
3. Approve the amounts of $24,000 for contract contingency and $10,000 for contract administration, staff time, and inspection costs for a total budget in the amount of $263,979;or
4. Provide further direction to staff.
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5. SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT WORK — YUCAIPA COMMUNITY
PARK AND BRYANT GLEN SPORTS PARK TREE TRIMMING PROJECT - PROJECT NO. 11246
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept the contract work completed by West Coast Arborists, Inc. in the amount of $102,495 for the Yucaipa Community Park and Bryant Glen Sports Park Tree Trimming Project - Project No. 11246; and
2. Authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Yucaipa Community Park and Bryant Glen Sports Park Tree Trimming Project - Project No. 11246; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
6. SUBJECT: REVISED AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FOR
SLURRY SEAL IMPROVEMENTS ON COUNTY LINE ROAD FROM BASIL LANE
TO MARBLE DRIVE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the revised agreement and the City Manager or his designee to administer the terms of the revised agreement with the County of Riverside in the not to exceed amount of $20,000 for slurry seal improvements within the City of Yucaipa, including County Line Road from Basil Lane to Marble Drive; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
7. SUBJECT: FACILITY SUB -LEASE AGREEMENT — OAK GLEN FIRE STATION
FACILITY
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Facility Lease Agreement with the Historical Society and Museum for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the lease of the Oak Glen Fire Station facility located at 11877 Oak Glen Road; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
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9. SUBJECT: ROTARY CLUB OF YUCAIPA LEASE AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the Facility Lease Agreement with Rotary Club of Yucaipa at the Scherer Community Center's Nutrition Facility; or,
2. Provide further direction to staff.
10. SUBJECT: FY26 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT — FIRE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
Authorize a budget adjustment in the amount of $50,000 decrease to the Fire Professional Services account and a $50,000 increase to the Fire Apparatus Maintenance account within the FY26 Fire Department budget; and
2. Approve an increase of $50,000 to the Fire Apparatus Solutions purchase order for fire apparatus maintenance and repair services, for a revised not -to -exceed amount of $300,000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any documents necessary to implement the approved budget transfer and purchase order increase; or
4. Provide further direction to staff.
11. SUBJECT: FIRE HAZARD ABATEMENT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 10-804 for the Fire Hazard Abatement Program between the City of Yucaipa, the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, and San Bernardino County Land Use Services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the amendment or related documents, or;
3. Provide further direction to staff.
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12. SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR THE LEVY OF ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF YUCAIPA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-15, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, Declaring Its Intention to Order Confirmation of Annual Assessments for City of Yucaipa Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No.1, Pursuant to Provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code, Section 22500 et seq.) to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and Offering a Time and Place for Hearing Objections Thereto; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
ACTION: MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED, 5-0, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS. 1 THROUGH 12 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ITEM NO.
8. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
8. SUBJECT: COMMUNITY CENTER PLAYGROUND ENHANCEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
Find that the public interest will not be best served and the procurement would not be feasible by a formal request for proposals process, waive the formal solicitation of proposals and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for the acquisition of additional playground equipment for Yucaipa Community Park from Miracle Playground Co. in the amount of $152,531.01; and
2. Authorize a budget adjustment to decrease the FY26 general fund expenditure budget in the Parks Maintenance division by $153,000 and subsequently increase the FY27 expenditure budget in the same, also by $153,000, to carry forward the related budget into the next fiscal year due to procurement lead times; or
3. 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 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION.
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PUBLIC HEARING
13. SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING ON STAFFING VACANCIES IN COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2561
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Hold a public hearing in accordance with the requirements of Assembly Bill 2561; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
• Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Venable opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 13 at 6:54 p.m. • Staff Presentation
Human Resources Manager Hawkins presented the Staff Report. • 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 6:56 p.m.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, CARRIED 5-0, TO RECEIVE AND FILE THE REPORT ON STAFF VACANCIES.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
14. SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ANNUAL BUDGET, CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND OTHER RELATED ACTIONS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-20, approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program for the City of Yucaipa; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-21, approving the Budget and Fiscal Policy; and City Council Minutes Page 8 of 13
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-22, approving the Fund Balance Policy; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-23, approving the Investment Policy; and
5. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-24, setting the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Appropriations Limit; and
6. That the City Council, acting as the Successor Agency to the Yucaipa Redevelopment Agency, adopt Resolution No. 2026-25, approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget for the Successor Agency to the Yucaipa Redevelopment Agency; and
7. That the City Council, acting as the Yucaipa Housing Authority, adopt Resolution No. 2026-26, approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget for the Yucaipa Housing Authority; and
8. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-27, adopting the Revised Classification and Salary Table for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; or
9. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Director of Finance Manuelian presented the Staff Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motions were made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY MAYOR VENABLE, CARRIED 3-2 (COUNCILMEMBERS MILLER & THORP VOTED NO), TO APPROVE CONTINUING RESOLUTION NO. 2026-28.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY MAYOR VENABLE, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER MILLER VOTED NO), TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS #2 - #7 AND #8 AS AMENDED.
15. SUBJECT: PROPS AV AGREEMENT FOR RENTAL SALES AND BOOKING
SUPPORT AT THE YPAC
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Rental Sales and Booking Support Agreement with Props AV for services at the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center for an initial two-year term commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2028; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any minor non -substantive modifications approved by the City Attorney; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Staff Report.
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After Council discussion, the following Motions were made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, FAILED 2-3 (COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY,
DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER & MAYOR VENABLE VOTED NO), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, FAILED 2-3 (COUNCILMEMBERS MILLER, WOOLSEY &
MAYOR VENABLE VOTED NO), TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT AS
AMENDED TO INCLUDE A TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE CLAUSE REQUIRING A 4/5 VOTE OF THE COUNCIL.
16. SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT — BUILDING AND
SAFETY SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Review and discuss the proposals for full Building and Safety Services submitted by Transtech Engineers, 4Leaf, and Charles Abbott and Associates, and;
2. Approve a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Yucaipa and Transtech Engineers for Building and Safety Services, in a form approved by the City Attorney Office; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to commence negotiations with the City Council's private consultant, and authorize all associated actions required for such service transition; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to administer the terms of the contract with Transtech Engineers, in the not to exceed amount of $1,200,000 in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for Building and Safety services within the City's Community Development Department; and
5. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to commence actions with CAA to permanently terminate the existing contract for building and safety services and fire marshal services; or
6. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Development Kann presented the Staff Report.
Mayor Venable left the dais at 8:23 p.m. and returned at 8:24 p.m.
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The following member of the public spoke:
• David Fredborg
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 3-2 (COUNCILMEMBERS MILLER & THORP VOTED NO), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
17. SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 8.52 TO THE YUCAIPA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING MOBILE
SHOWER UNITS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Introduce and First Reading of Ordinance No. 484, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, adding Chapter 8.52, entitled "Mobile Showers," to Title 8 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code to establish local regulations for mobile shower units; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to place Ordinance No. 484 on the consent calendar of the next regular meeting for second reading and adoption; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: City Attorney Pacifico presented the Staff Report.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION.
18. SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ANNUAL PROCUREMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the procurement and execution of the contracts for the 17 procurements listed in Attachment 1; and
2. Approve and authorize the procurement and execution of the multi -year contracts for the 14 procurements listed in Attachment 2; and
3. Dispense with competitive bid procedures as per Section 2.24.060.A of the City of Yucaipa Municipal Code for items indicated in Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 as "sole source"; or
4. Provide further direction to staff.
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DISCUSSION: Director of Finance Manuelian presented the Staff Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION.
19. S MECT: FORMATION OF YUCAIPA/CALIMESA AD -HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Discuss the formation of an Ad -Hoc Committee between the City of Yucaipa and the City of Calimesa to discuss issues concerning the respective cities; and
2. Appoint two (2) members of the City Council to serve on the Ad -Hoc Committee; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda presented the Staff Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE THE FORMATION
OF THE AD -HOC COMMITTEE & APPOINT MAYOR VENABLE AND
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY AS THE MEMBERS.
20. SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.04.010 OF THE YUCAIPA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO THE CONDUCT AND CONCLUSION OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Introduce and First Reading of Ordinance No. 485, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, amending Section 2.04.010 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code Relating to the Conduct and Conclusion of Regular City Council Meetings; and
2. Direct the City Clerk to place Ordinance No. 485 on the consent calendar of the next regular meeting for second reading and adoption; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
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DISCUSSION: City Attorney Pacifico presented the Staff Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR VENABLE, SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
Councilmember Miller attended the Flag Day Ceremony.
Deputy Mayor Beaver asked for a discussion item at the next Council meeting to review the options surrounding Measure S and potentially placing a measure on the ballot for the November election.
Councilmember Thorp clarified his comments from earlier in the meeting. He discussed illegal fireworks and asked the Sheriff s Department about their approach to enforce illegal fireworks.
Councilmember Woolsey attended the Measure S Citizen Oversight Committee meeting, the Metro Valley Directors meeting, the City's Flag Ceremony, the Elks Lodge Flag Ceremony, the Yucaipa Valley Water District meeting, and the Ribbon Cutting for Dr. Sinske's Learning Center.
Mayor Venable attended the City's Flag Day Ceremony and a Father's Day event.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Moore announced the upcoming Freedom Fest event. He reminded the public that all fireworks in Yucaipa are illegal.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
Chris Venable, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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