City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Regular Meeting of August 10, 2026
City Hall Council Chambers
34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
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 Dr. William Pringle.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Healthy Yucaipa Chairperson Robin Jensen.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Bob Miller, Councilmember
Jon Thorp, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
Chris Venable, Mayor
ABSENT: Justin Beaver, Deputy Mayor
STAFF
PRESENT: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney
Ana V. Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Moore stated that there were no changes to the agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Executive Director Alliana Hull was unavailable to attend the meeting for the presentation of YAPS Dog of the Month.
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SCE PSPS Presentation was given by SCE Government Relations Manager Shane Massoud.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Healthy Yucaipa was presented by Chairperson Robin Jensen. • Park & Recreation Commission was presented by Chairperson Tara Van Grouw. • Trails & Open Space was presented by Chairperson Kristine Mohler. • Youth Advisory Committee was presented by Committee Member Zoey Slaten.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke in -person:
• Chuck
• Kathy Sellers
• R. Coleman
• Dennis Miller
• Ro Randolph
There were no virtual comments.
CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. SUBJECT: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO.486
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 486, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California, Amending Chapter 5.16 of the Yucaipa Municipal Code Related to Temporary Special Events; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
2. SUBJECT: MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT — JUNE 2026
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report for June 2026; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
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4. SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT WORK — DEMOLITION OF
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES ON CITY -OWNED PROPERTIES TO FACILITATE
CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept the contract work completed by ASR Demolition, Inc. in the amount of $155,100 for the Demolition of Residential Structures on City -Owned Properties to Accommodate Construction of Various Capital Improvement Program Projects; and
2. Authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion for the Project; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
5. SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE A FORD TRANSIT PASSENGER
VAN FOR THE GOLDEN WHEELS SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Authorize the purchase of one (1) 2026 Ford Transit-350 Medium Roof XL from Ken Grody Ford in an amount not to exceed $80,857.63 through a sole source procurement; and;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to complete the purchase; or;
3. Provide further direction to staff.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER WAS ABSENT), TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NOS. 1, 2,4 AND 5.
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PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
3. SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT — PROVIDING ON -CALL PROFESSIONAL
REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES AND ISSUANCE OF COVENANTS AND
RESTRICTIONS FOR REAL PROPERTY
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Authorize staff to execute and record the Covenants and Restrictions for Real Property document for each specific City -owned property in compliance with the California Surplus Land Act (SLA) process; and
2. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (Agreement) and the City Manager or his designee to administer the terms of the Agreement with Kosmont Realty of Manhattan Beach, CA, for On -Call Professional Real Estate Brokerage Services for Fiscal Years 2026/27, 2027/28, and 2028/29; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
Mayor Venable recommended that this item be continued. Councilmember Woolsey requested that staff move forward with this item.
DISCUSSION: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Preciado presented the Staff Report.
Additional public comment was allowed by the following:
• Kristine Mohler
• Brett Granlund
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER WAS ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION #1 AND
DIRECTED STAFF TO RE -ISSUE THE RFP AND INCLUDE LOCAL MARKET
EXPERIENCE FOR THESE TYPES OF PROPERTIES AS PART OF THE EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
6. SUBJECT: INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SHOPPING CENTERS (ICSC) LAS VEGAS 2026
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file this report; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Development Kann presented the Staff Report.
The following member of the public spoke in -person:
• Ro Randolph
There was no action as this item was a receive and file only.
7. SUBJECT: CITIZEN SERVICE APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COMMITTEES RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Review the attached Citizen Service Applications and nominate three (3) members to fill the vacancies on the Youth Advisory Committee; and
2. Review the attached Citizen Service Applications and nominate one (1) member to fill the student vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commission; and
3. Councilmember Miller review the attached Citizens Service Applications and nominate one (1) member to fill the vacancy on the Park and Recreation Commission; and
4. Councilmember Thorp review the attached Citizens Service Applications and nominate one (1) member to fill the vacancy on the Healthy Yucaipa Committee; and
5. Mayor Venable & Councilmember Miller review the attached Citizen Service Applications and each nominate one (1) member to fill the vacancies on the Trails & Open Space Committee; or
6. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda presented the Staff Report.
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Youth Advisory Committee
Isla Avalos was nominated by Councilmember Woolsey for the at -large position and appointed by a majority vote of the Council.
Sophie Doshier was nominated by Mayor Venable for the at -large position and appointed by a majority vote of the Council.
Raven Van Hook was nominated by Councilmember Thorp for the at -large position and appointed by a majority vote of the Council.
Park and Recreation Commission
Sophie Doshier was nominated by Mayor Venable for the at -large position and appointed by a majority vote of the Council.
The following members of the public spoke in -person:
• Jordan Smith
• Romina Gonzalez
Don Larson was nominated by Councilmember Miller and appointed by a majority vote of the Council.
Healthy Yucaipa Committee
The following members of the public spoke in -person:
• Stephanie Ghiya
Stephanie Ghiya was nominated by Councilmember Thorp and appointed by a majority vote of the Council.
Trails & Open Space Committee
The following member of the public spoke in -person:
• Daniel Kaste
Daniel Kaste was nominated by Councilmember Miller and appointed by a majority vote of the Council.
Esperanza Hernandez was nominated by Mayor Venable and appointed by a majority vote of the Council.
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8. SUBJECT: SELECTION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE 2026 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Appoint a voting delegate and alternate delegate(s) to represent the City of Yucaipa at the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference and direct the City Clerk to file the necessary paperwork; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda presented the Staff Report.
There were no public comments.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY MAYOR VENABLE, SECOND BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER WAS ABSENT), TO
APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY AS THE DELEGATE AND
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER AS THE ALTERNATE.
9. SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO.479, CAR WASH REGULATIONS
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. 479, an Ordinance of the City of Yucaipa, California, adding Development Code Section 88.0410 (Carwash Facilities) to Chapter 4 (Commercial and Industrial) of Division 8 (Specific Use Design Standards) of the Development Code to establish regulations for carwash facilities; and
2. Find that the Ordinance is exempt from Environmental Review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5) because it does not have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
• Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Venable opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 9 at 7:42 p.m. • Staff Presentation
Deputy Director of Community Development / City Planner presented the Staff Report.
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• 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 7:44 p.m.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, FAILED 2-2-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER
WOOLSEY AND MAYOR VENABLE VOTED NO AND DEPUTY MAYOR
BEAVER WAS ABSENT), TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS/REQUESTS
Councilmember Miller asked that an item be added to the next agenda to discuss recognizing long- term councilmembers.
Councilmember Thorp echoed the request of Councilmember Miller.
Councilmember Woolsey attended the Housing Attainability Conference, the Yucaipa Valley Waster District Meeting, National Night Out, and she requested that an item be added to the next agenda to discuss the progress of the Props AV contract.
Mayor Venable attended National Night Out and requested that food vendors be included in next year's event.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Venable announced the next Regular City Council meeting would be held on Monday, August 24, 2026.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Chris Venable, Mayor
AT
Ana V. Sa eda, MMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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