CITY OF
STAFF REPORT
DATE:
August 24, 2026
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
PREPARED
Ana Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk
BY:
SUBJECT:
Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
Item No. 8.
1. Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of July 27, 2026 and August 10, 2026; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommendations do not result in a fiscal impact.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - 2026-07-27 Minutes.pdf
Attachment 2 - 2026-08-10 Minutes.pdf
City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Regular Meeting of July 27, 2026
City Hall Council Chambers
34272 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa, CA 92399
CLOSED SESSION — 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Deputy Mayor Beaver 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
Mayor Venable joined Closed Session via telephone pursuant to Section 54953(c) of the California Government Code.
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments.
The City Council entered Closed Session at 5:01 p.m. on the following items:
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8
Property: 12345 5th Street, Yucaipa, CA
City Negotiator: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: John Orr
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) Number of Items (1)
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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 6:01 p.m.
INVOCATION
The invocation was led by Pastor William Newton.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Park & Recreation Chair Tara Van Grouw.
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.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
The City Council presented the Park & Recreation Commission with a certificate recognizing the month of July as Park & Recreation Month.
Animal Control presentation was given by San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Acting Director Janki Patel.
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PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
• Police — Lieutenant Romero presented the statistics for June 2026. • Fire — Code Enforcement Supervisor Serrano presented the statistics for June 2026. • Code Enforcement — Code Enforcement Supervisor Serrano presented the statistics for June 2026.
• Yucaipa Mobile App — City Clerk Sauseda presented the statistics for June 2026.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke in -person:
• Hansen Wang
• Chuck
There were no virtual comments.
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. 6 due to a potentially disqualifying financial interest as an employee of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. He also recused himself from Items No. 14, 15, 16, 17 and 20 as those items were originally brought before the Council for approval while his daughter was employed with the City of Yucaipa. He announced that he will no longer have a conflict moving forward as his daughter has officially resigned from her employment with the City of Yucaipa.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. 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.
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2. SUBJECT: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO.484
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Second 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; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
3. SUBJECT: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO.485
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Second 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; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
4. SUBJECT: MONTHLY TREASURER'S REPORT — MAY 2026
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report for May 2026; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
5. SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 SYSTEM CONTRACTS AUTHORIZED BY STAFF — JUNE 2026
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file a report on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY26) contracts authorized by staff during June 2026; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
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6. SUBJECT: MONTHLY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK RECONCILIATION REGISTER — JUNE 2026
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Review and ratify the Check Reconciliation Register for the period of June 1, 2026 through June 30, 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.
7. SUBJECT: LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 98-1 OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA (CHAPMAN HEIGHTS) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-18 authorizing the levy of special taxes within Community Facilities District No. 98-1 of the City of Yucaipa (Chapman Heights) for Fiscal Year 2026/2027; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
8. SUBJECT: BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REPORT — JULY 2026
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Staff Approved Budget Adjustments (Attachment 1); and
2. Approve the Budget Adjustments Requiring Council Approval (Attachment 2); or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
9. SUBJECT: SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-19, ordering confirmation of annual assessments to be levied for the fiscal year 2026-2027 Energy Independence Program, pursuant to Chapter 29 of Part 3 of Division 7 of the California Streets and Highways Code; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
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10. SUBJECT: SPECIAL TAX FOR YUCAIPA PARAMEDIC PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-17, fixing the Special Tax for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (FY27) for the Yucaipa Paramedic Program at the following rates:
Residential Dwelling Unit $52
Small Commercial Unit $78
Large Commercial Unit (> 10,000 sq. ft.) $156
Residential Care Facility $78 plus $3 per bed over 26
2. Provide further direction to staff.
11. SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA FIRE FOUNDATION FIRE PREVENTION &
PREPAREDNESS GRANT AWARD ACCEPTANCE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept the California Fire Foundation Fire Prevention & Preparedness Grant award in the amount of $12,000 for the Yucaipa Community Chipping and Curbside Hazard Fuel Reduction Program; and
2. Authorize a $12,000 increase in revenue and expenses to the FY27 Fire Department budget; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to accept and administer the grant; or
4. Provide further direction to staff.
12. SUBJECT: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AMENDMENT NO. 2 — HIGHWAY
SAFETY IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL HEAD SAFETY UPGRADES PROJECT — PROJECT NO. 11239 - HSIPL-5457 (031) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Construction Contract with Select Electric, Inc. for the Highway Safety Improvement Grant Program Citywide Traffic Signal Head Safety Upgrades Project — Project No. 11239 - HSIPL-5457 (031) in the amount of $24,735; and
2. Approve the additional amount of $2,000 for construction contract contingency and an additional amount of $1,000 for construction contract administration, staff time, and inspection costs for a revised construction budget in the not to exceed amount of $194,965; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
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13. SUBJECT: OFFER OF DEDICATION 12446 18TH STREET
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept an Offer of Dedication of an Easement for Public Roads and Utility Purposes, at the intersection of 18th Street with Avenue E (APN: 0300-191-32) from Ophira Sarah Lenhert; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents to complete the offer of dedication acceptance process; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
14. SUBJECT: SCHERER SENIOR CENTER HVAC UPGRADES — CDBG PROJECT NO:
YUCA-CV 19-1-03A
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council ratify the following recommendations as considered at the June 22, 2026 City Council meeting:
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-CV19-1-03A 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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15. SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT — REPLACEMENT/INSTALLATION OF OPERABLE PARTITION WALLS AT THE SCHERER COMMUNITY CENTER — PROJECT NO. 11249 (CDBG PROJECT NO: YUCA-24-1-03A/00286) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council ratify the following recommendations as considered at the June 8, 2026 City Council meeting:
1. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract and the City Manager or his designee to administer the terms of the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, CE Pick Up Company/Pacific Sound Control of Santa Ana, CA in the amount of $69,867 for the Replacement/Installation of Operable Partition Walls at the Scherer Community Center — Project No. 11249 (CDBG Project No: YUCA-24-1-03A/00286) (Project); and
2. Approve the amounts of $16,000 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 $88,867; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to administer the distribution of the construction contract contingency; and
4. Approve the contract specifications prepared for this project; or
5. Provide further direction to staff.
16. SUBJECT: FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION LEASE AGREEMENT RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the Facility Lease Agreement with Family Service Association for the operation of the Yucaipa Senior Nutrition Facility at the Scherer Community Center; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
17. 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.
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18. SUBJECT: CROSSING GUARD AGREEMENT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the Crossing Guard Agreement with the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District and the City of Calimesa; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
19. SUBJECT: JOINT USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF YUCAIPA AND
THE YUCAIPA-CALIMESA JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the Joint Use Agreement between the City of Yucaipa and the Yucaipa- Calimesa Joint Unified School District for the shared use of City and District facilities through June 30, 2036; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and any non -substantive administrative modifications necessary to implement the Agreement; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
20. SUBJECT: YUCAIPA CHRIST THE REDEEMER CHURCH LEASE AGREEMENT RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the Facility Lease Agreement with Yucaipa Christ the Redeemer Church at the Scherer Community Center; or,
2. Provide further direction to staff.
ACTION: MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA ITEMS NO. 1-5, 7-13,18, and 19.
ITEM NO. 6 WAS APPROVED (4-0-0-1) WITH COUNCILMEMBER THORP
RECUSING HIMSELF DUE TO A POTENTIALLY DISQUALIFYING
FINANCIAL INTEREST AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.
ITEMS NO. 14, 15, 16, 17, AND 20 WERE APPROVED (4-0-0-1) WITH
COUNCILMEMBER THORP RECUSING HIMSELF DUE TO A POTENTIALLY
DISQUALIFYING FINANCIAL INTEREST AS HIS DAUGHTER WAS AN EMPLOYEE OF THAT CITY FACILITY.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
21. SUBJECT: FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ANNUAL BUDGET AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
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. If budget is approved as proposed including the closure of the YPAC, staff recommends that council provide direction to staff to issue a RFP for the operations of the YPAC by an outside entity; or
3. If budget is approved as proposed except for the closure of the YPAC, staff recommends that council take funding from the Streets fund and/or the Contingency account to fund the YPAC. YPAC costs are estimated to be $1,376,745 in operations less projected revenues of $650,000 for a net of $726,745; or
4. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: City Manager Moore introduced the item and Director of Finance Manuelian presented the Staff Report.
The following members of the public spoke in -person:
• Hansen Wang
• Jennette Sullivan
• Hilary Peters
• Jamie Sachs
• Stacey Phillips
• Michelle Lopez
• Mary Ruhter
• Brady Westbrook
• Damian Navarro
• Heather Beymer
• Daniel Hernandez
Mayor Venable left the dais at 7:20 p.m. and returned at 7:21 p.m. • Mason Audet
• Brooklyn Stone
• Dave Thompson
• Daryl Bryan
• Steve Simons
• Kathy Bennett
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• Theresa Westbrook
• Chuck
• John Sachs
• Shawn Patterson
• Mese Ugapo
• Becky Buyak
• Mason Patterson
• Anna Marie Ugapo
• Mark Westwood
Councilmember Miller left the at 8:00 p.m. and returned at 8:03 p.m. • Jimmy Lucks
• Kristine Mohler
The following member of the public spoke virtually:
• Speaker with the last name Bloom
After Council discussion, the following Motions were made:
Motion by Councilmember Woolsey to approve staff recommendations #1 and #2.
Motion by Deputy Mayor Beaver, second by Mayor Venable, to approve recommendation #1 and to fund $726,745 for the operations of the YPAC by reducing the budget for roads & contingency, while the city negotiates an agreement with props av for them to assume operations of the YPAC and cover 100% of the costs associated.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS #1 AND #2 FAILED DUE TO A LACK OF A SECOND.
The previous motion by Deputy Mayor Beaver, and seconded by Mayor Venable, (to approve recommendation #1 and to fund $726,745 for the operations of the YPAC by reducing the budget for roads & contingency, while the City negotiates an agreement with Props AV for them to assume operations of the YPAC and cover 100% of the costs associated), did not move forward as the vote was incomplete. Councilmember Woolsey did not record a vote and instead asked the Deputy Mayor to amend his motion into two separate motions.
ACTION: MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER MILLER VOTED NO), TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-20, APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 OPERATING BUDGET AND CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF YUCAIPA.
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ACTION: MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY VOTED NO), TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 26/27 BUDGET TO FUND $726,745 FOR THE OPEARTIONS OF THE YPAC BY REDUCING THE BUDGET
FOR ROADS & CONTINGENCY, WHILE THE CITY NEGOTIATES AN
AGREEMENT WITH PROPS AV FOR THEM TO ASSUME OPERATIONS OF THE YPAC AND COVER 100% OF THE COSTS ASSOCIATED.
22. SUBJECT: MEASURE S PUBLIC SAFETY FUNDING POLICY AND ELECTION
OPTIONS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive and discuss this report concerning alternatives for directing revenues from the voter -approved Measure S transactions and use tax to public safety purposes; and
2. Select one of the following policy alternatives:
a. Adopt the resolution included as Attachment 1 establishing an immediately effective City Council budget policy requiring all Measure S revenues to be budgeted and spent exclusively for public safety purposes; b. Adopt the resolution included as Attachment 2 calling a nonbinding advisory election for November 3, 2026, asking whether the City Council should adopt and maintain such a public safety funding policy;
c. Adopt, by at least four affirmative votes, the resolution and proposed ordinance included as Attachment 3 submitting to the voters at the November 3, 2026 election a binding measure converting future Measure S revenues into a special tax restricted to public safety purposes; or
3. Provide further direction to staff, including direction to maintain the existing Measure S framework or to revise the scope, accountability requirements, or funding limitations contained in the attached documents
DISCUSSION: City Attorney Graham Pacifico presented the Staff Report.
Councilmember Thorp left the dais at 9:26 p.m. and returned at 9:29 p.m.
There were no public comments.
Motion by Councilmember Woolsey to approve staff recommendations #2(a).
Motion by Councilmember Miller to send this item to the Measure S Citizen Oversight Committee for their review and then schedule it for the following City Council meeting.
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ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, FAILED 2-3 (COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY,
DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, MAYOR VENABLE VOTED NO), TO CONTINUE
THIS ITEM TO A FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING TO ALLOW THE MEASURE
S CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THIS ITEM PRIOR TO COUNCIL CONSIDERATION.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, CARRIED 3-2 (COUNCILMEMBERS MILLER AND THORP VOTED NO), TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION #2(a).
23. SUBJECT: RENAMING 7TH STREET PARK TO GEORGE LEJA PARK RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the renaming of 7th Street Park to George Leja Park; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Staff Report.
Councilmember Woolsey left the dais at 9:38 p.m. and returned at 9:41 p.m.
The following members of the public spoke in -person:
• Steve Miller
• Brent Anten
• Howard Reeves
• Patty Ingram
• Bob Ingram
• Trevor Leja
There were no virtual comments.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION.
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26. SUBJECT: STATE OF CALIFORNIA REGIONAL STORMWATER REGULATION UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive an update regarding recent updates to the State of California's regional stormwater regulations; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Assistant City Engineer Kern presented the Staff Report.
There were no public comments.
There was no action taken as this item was a receive and file only.
24. SUBJECT: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS WITHIN THE CITY OF
YUCAIPA
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-29, establishing speed limits upon certain streets and segments of streets within the City of Yucaipa; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Assistant City Engineer Kern presented the Staff Report.
There were no public comments.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION.
25. SUBJECT: DRAFT FY26/27 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Review and approve the Draft FY26/27 Pavement Management Program; and
2. Approve the recommended pavement maintenance and rehabilitation projects for FY26/27; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
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DISCUSSION: Assistant City Engineer Kern presented the Staff Report.
The following member of the public spoke in -person:
• Dennis Miller
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION.
27. SUBJECT: MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE ORDINANCE ON TEMPORARY
SPECIAL EVENTS
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the introduction and First 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; and
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: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Staff Report.
There were no public comments.
ACTION: MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER THORP CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION.
PUBLIC HEARING
28. SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2026-30, Forwarding Amounts Remaining Unpaid on the Certified Solid Waste Lien List to the County of San Bernardino for Addition to the 2026- 2027 Property Tax Rolls as a Special Assessment
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing and subsequently adopt Resolution No. 2026-30 forwarding amounts remaining unpaid on the Certified Solid Waste Lien List to the County of San Bernardino for addition to the 2026-2027 Property Tax Rolls as a Special Assessment; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
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• Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Venable opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 28 at 10:40 p.m. 0 Staff Presentation
Director of General Services/City Clerk Sauseda 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 10:41 p.m.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMENDATION.
29. SUBJECT: ORDERING CONFIRMATION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE
CITY OF YUCAIPA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING AND MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing and subsequently adopt Resolution 2026-16, Ordering Confirmation of Assessment for City of Yucaipa Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1; and
2. Approve the application of 3.1% rate adjustments to LLMD Zones A and F through R and 5% rate adjustments to LLMD Zones B and S through FFF; and
3. Approve the credit of funds as an offset against the 2026-2027 assessments for Zones A95, 1395, F97, H98, J98, K98, L98, M98, P99, TO1, WO1, XO1, Y, GG, HH, II, NN, 00, PP, RR, WW, YY, ZZ, BBB, and CCC in the total amount of $246,385; or
4. Provide further direction to staff.
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• Public Hearing Opened
Mayor Venable opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 29 at 10:42 p.m. 0 Staff Presentation
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Preciado presented the Staff Report. • Applicant Presentation
There was no applicant presentation.
• Public Comments
The following members of the public spoke:
➢ James Jackson
➢ Dennis Miller
• Applicant Rebuttal
There was no applicant rebuttal.
• Public Hearing Closed
Mayor Venable closed the Public Hearing at 10:49 p.m.
Councilmember Woolsey recused herself from voting on LLMD Zone CC and left the dais at 10:55 p.m.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, CARRIED 4-0-1-0 (COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY WAS ABSENT DUE TO
HER RECUSAL), FOR STAFF TO INVESTIGATE THE PROPERTIES IN ZONE CC
THAT WERE QUESTIONED DURING PUBLIC COMMENT AND REMOVE THEM FROM THE LIST SUBJECT TO STAFF'S REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
Councilmember Woolsey returned to the dais at 10:58 p.m.
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION EXCLUDING ZONE CC.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS/REQUESTS
Councilmember Thorp had questions for staff regarding streetlights that were out of service. He addressed the comments from earlier in the meeting regarding e-bikes and stated that there is a mountain bike trail in his district for certain classifications of e-bikes.
Councilmember Woolsey attended 4 different water meetings, OMNITRANS meeting, SBCTA meeting, SCAG meeting, the Chamber Mixer, NAIOP reception, and requested that the 4th of July Wrap -Up report be added to the next agenda.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Moore gave a brief overview of his trip to Washington D.C. alongside Councilmembers Miller and Woolsey.
Mayor Venable announced the next Regular City Council meeting would be held on Monday, August 10, 2026.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
Chris Venable, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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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 STAFFS 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
ATTEST:
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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