City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Regular Meeting of September 14, 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
STAFF
PRESENT: Dr. Sean M. Moore, City Manager
Steven Graham Pacifico, City Attorney
Ana V. Sauseda, Director of General Services/City Clerk
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) Number of Items (1) City Attorney Pacifico asked Council to add the following item to the Closed Session Agenda:
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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ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, CARRIED 5-0-, TO ADD THE ADDITIONAL CLOSED SESSION ITEM.
Councilmember Miller recused himself from Closed Session Item A.
The City Council entered Closed Session at 5:01 p.m.
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 Denise Allen.
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
City Attorney Pacifico stated that the City Council gave litigation direction by consensus on Closed Session Item A. For the Closed Session Item that was added, the City Council gave direction by a vote of 4-1 with Councilmember Woolsey voting no, on the credit bid for the trustee sale.
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CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Manager Moore stated that there were no changes to the agenda.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
National Senior Center Month was presented by Community Services Recreation Superintendent Valdepena.
YAPS Dog of the Month was presented by Sarai Starkweather of the Yucaipa Animal Placement Society.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke in -person:
• Denise Allen
• Daniel Hernandez
• Hansen Wang
• Private Beaver of the East Valley Young Marines
There were no virtual comments.
CITY COUNCIL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. SUBJECT: MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of August 24, 2026; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
2. SUBJECT: Monthly Treasurer's Report — July 2026
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Monthly Treasurer's Report for July 2026; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
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4. SUBJECT: Purchase and Sale Agreement with GLM Enterprises Inc. for a Portion of the Property Identified as APN 0319-012-09
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept a Purchase and Sale Agreement with GLM Enterprises Inc. for the purchase of a portion of the property identified as APN 0319-012-09 in the amount of $21,350; and
2. Approve an expenditure up to the amount of $3,500 for closing and escrow costs associated with the Purchase and Sale Agreement; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee to execute the necessary documents to complete the purchase and property acquisition process; or
4. Provide further direction to staff.
5. SUBJECT: Contract Amendment - Allison Mechanical, Inc., HVAC Operations and Maintenance Services at Various Public Facilities
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Contract Amendment No. 9 with Allison Mechanical, Inc. for HVAC Operations and Maintenance Services at Various CityOwned Public Facilities resulting in a revised five-year contract total of $1,151,743; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
6. SUBJECT: Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of a public right of way easement for the Avenue E Intersections Project - 34510 Avenue E RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Waikoon Chareonraj (APN 0319-031- 78) for the acquisition of a 1,939 square foot permanent easement for right of way purposes to accommodate the construction of the Avenue E Intersections Improvement Project for an amount not to exceed $77,050; and
2. Approve an expenditure up to the amount of $4,500 for closing costs associated with the proposed acquisition; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee to execute the necessary documents to complete the acquisition process; or
4. Provide further direction to staff.
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ACTION: MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM NOS. 1, 2, 4, 5 AND 6.
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
3. SUBJECT: Grant of Easement - Utility Easement to the Yucaipa Valley Water District for Well No. 44 on City owned Property (APN 0303-181-28)
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve a Grant of Easement for public utility purposes on City owned property (APN 0318-181-28) to the Yucaipa Valley Water District; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents to record the Grant of Easement document; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Preciado presented the Staff Report.
ACTION: MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATIONS.
7. SUBJECT: Fire Department Purchase Orders
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Award and authorize the execution of FY26/27 fire department purchase orders for: - Stryker, $100,000- Life Assist, $60,000; and
2. Dispense with competitive bid procedures as per Section 2.24.060.A of the City of Yucaipa Municipal Code; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Chief Malinowski presented the Staff Report.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATIONS.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
8. SUBJECT: Request for Proposals for the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Review the Request for Proposals for the operation of the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center; and
2. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Staff Report.
There were no public comments.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER THORP, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AS PRESENTED.
9. SUBJECT: General Fund Loans Update - Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive an update regarding previous General Fund Loans to the Capital Improvement Program for Infrastructure Projects; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Preciado presented the Staff Report.
There were no public comments.
There was no action as this item was receive and file only.
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10. SUBJECT: Award of Contract — FY26/27 Street Rehabilitation Project — Project No. 11256
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a contract, and authorize the City Manager or their designee to administer the terms of the contract to the lowest responsive bidder, All American Asphalt of Corona, CA, in the amount of $2,489,463 for the FY26/27 Street Rehabilitation Project — Project No. 11256; and
2. Approve the amounts of $622,000 for construction contract contingency and $230,000 for construction contract administration, survey, testing, and inspection, for a total construction budget in the amount of $3,341,463; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Assistant City Engineer Kern presented the Staff Report.
There were no public comments.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, CARRIED 5-0, DIRECTING STAFF TO NOT PAVE THE 7TH
STREET PARKING LOT AND ALLOCATING THAT MONEY TOWARDS
STREETS INSTEAD AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EFFECTUATE A BUDGET TRANSFER OF THE UNSPENT MONEY FOR THE
POSITION OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/CITY PLANNER TO THE STREETS ACCOUNT.
11. SUBJECT: 2026 Rodeo Wrap -Up
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. A Receive and file the 2026 Rodeo Wrap -Up Report; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Staff Report.
There were no public comments.
The City Council, along with the Yucaipa Equestrian Arena Committee (YEAC), presented a Certificate of Recognition to Committee Member Jim Butler.
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Councilmember Woolsey requested that the YEAC consider increasing their contribution to the City to $10,000.
There was no action as this item was receive and file only.
12. SUBJECT: 2026 Make A Difference Day
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Discuss Make a Difference Day; and
2. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Staff Report.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Dede Chudy
• Kathy Sellers
• Kristine Mohler
• Hansen Wang
There were no virtual comments.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, CARRIED 4-1 (COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY
VOTED NO), TO RETURN TO COUNCIL WITH AN ITEM TO DISCUSS A BUDGET FOR MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS/REOUESTS
Councilmember Miller thanked everyone involved in the 9/11 event.
Deputy Mayor Beaver expressed his interest in creating a 9/11 Memorial using debris from the site. He also thanked staff for their efforts in making the 9/11 event successful. He thanked Chief Malinowski for the newly launched Paramedic Squad. He congratulated his daughter Private Hadleigh Beaver on a very well delivered speech regarding the East Valley Young Marines. He spoke about the positive impacts of the East Valley Young Marines and invited those interested in joining to attend the upcoming orientation for new members.
Councilmember Thorp requested a performance evaluation of the City Manager, a discussion item regarding the recently approved Fire Department items and the long-term effects of those purchases, and an item to discuss any possible conflicts of interest related to Deputy Mayor Beaver's business, Cupler Consulting, and its employees.
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Councilmember Miller asked the City Attorney to fully review the potential conflict of interest item discussed by Councilmember Thorp and provide a memo to the City Council regarding his findings.
Councilmember Woolsey discussed her recent vacation to Idaho. She attended the City's 9/11 event and the Elk's 9/11 ceremony.
Mayor Venable praised Councilmember Woolsey on her outstanding speech at the 9/11 event. He recognized and thanked volunteer Dan Lunham for his efforts in keeping Yucaipa beautiful through the Adopt -a -Street Program. He thanked all the other volunteers who help keep the City clean as well.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements from the City Manager.
Councilmember Thorp requested that the Mayor provide direction on the three items he requested during his Councilmember comments.
Mayor Venable stated that he would consider the items and provide direction to the City Manager.
Mayor Venable announced the next Regular City Council meeting would be held on Monday, September 28, 2026.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
Chris Venable, Mayor
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