CITY OF
STAFF REPORT
DATE:
September 14, 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. 1.
1. Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes of August 24, 2026; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommendations do not result in a fiscal impact.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - 2026-08-24 Minutes.pdf
City of Yucaipa
City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority Minutes Regular Meeting of August 24, 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 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Bob Miller, Councilmember
Jon Thorp, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
Justin Beaver, Deputy Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor
Councilmember Miller joined Closed Session via telephone from the Sun Outdoor Coos Bay - 90281 Cape Arago HWY, Coos Bay, OR 97420.
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
City Attorney Pacifico announced that Councilmember Miller would recuse himself from Closed Session Item A, due to the fact that he lives within 500 feet of the property in question.
He stated that a Significant Exposure to Litigation item presented itself after the posting of the agenda and asked the Council to consider adding it for discussion. Adding it to the agenda would require a 2/3 vote and a roll call vote due to the meeting being a remote meeting.
City Council Minutes Page 1 of 12
ACTION: MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, SECOND BY MAYOR VENABLE CARRIED 5-0 TO ADD THE ADDITIONAL SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION ITEM.
1. 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)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — 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)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(1) (Initiation of Litigation) Code Enforcement Case: Motels CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) Number of Items (1)
The City Council entered Closed Session at 5:02 p.m.
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 Olin Richey.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Scott Ward, Communications Director for San Bernardino County Supervisor Dawn Rowe.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Bob Miller, Councilmember
Jon Thorp, Councilmember
Judy Woolsey, Councilmember
Justin Beaver, Deputy Mayor
Chris Venable, Mayor
City Council Minutes Page 2 of 12
Councilmember Miller joined Open Session via telephone from the Sun Outdoor Coos Bay - 90281 Cape Arago HWY, Coos Bay, OR 97420. City Clerk Sauseda verified with Councilmember Miller that the audio was clear, that the agenda was posted at his location at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting, and that there was nobody at his location to submit public comment. She also announced that a roll call vote would be required for all items during the meeting.
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.
Councilmember Woolsey asked that Item No. 23 be discussed immediately following the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE
4. Police — Captain Wiebeld presented the statistics for July 2026.
5. Fire — Chief Malinowski presented the statistics for July 2026.
6. Code Enforcement — Code Enforcement Supervisor Serrano presented the statistics for July 2026.
7. Yucaipa Mobile App — City Clerk Sauseda presented the statistics for July 2026.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke in -person:
• Richard Frost
• Ed Timmons
• Hansen Wang
• Ro Randolph
• Logan Catt
There were no virtual comments.
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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. 9 and Item No. 10 due to a potentially disqualifying financial interest as an employee of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. SUBJECT: Minutes
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
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.
9. SUBJECT: Monthly Accounts Payable Check Reconciliation Register - July 2026 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Review and ratify the Check Reconciliation Register for the period of July 1, 2026 through July 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.
10. SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2026-27 System Contracts Authorized by Staff — July 2026 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file a report on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 (FY27) contracts authorized by staff during July 2026; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
City Council Minutes Page 4 of 12
11. SUBJECT: Offer of Dedication - 13664 Bryant Street (APN: 0319-474-12) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Accept an Offer of Dedication of an Easement for Public Roads and Utility Purposes from James R. Nichols and Terri A. Nichols, Trustees of the Nichols Family Trust owners of the property located at 13664 Bryant Street, at the intersection of Bryant Street with San Carlos Street, APN: 0319-474-12; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Certificate of Acceptance and any other documents necessary to complete the acceptance and recordation of the easement; or
3. Provide further direction to staff
13. SUBJECT: Funding Resolutions for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Capital Improvement Program
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-34, adopting the Measure I Five -Year Capital Improvement Program; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-33, approving the Five -Year Capital Project Needs Analysis (CPNA) for FY2027/2028 through FY2031/2032; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-31, approving a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 funded by SB1; or
4. Provide further direction to staff.
15. SUBJECT: Fire Schedule A Amendment
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Yucaipa and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for the provision of fire protection and paramedic services for FY 2026 through FY 2030; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
City Council Minutes Page 5 of 12
16. SUBJECT: Battalion Chief Office and Quarters
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a modular building lease agreement to serve as temporary quarters for the incoming Battalion Chief in the amount of $41,910 and;
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. 1-8, 11, 13, 15, AND 16.
ITEM NOS. 9 & 10 WERE APPROVED (4-0-0-1) WITH COUNCILMEMBER
THORP ABSTAINING DUE TO A POTENTIALLY DISQUALIFYING
FINANCIAL INTEREST AS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.
PULLED CONSENT ITEMS
12. SUBJECT: Crafton Suites Density Bonus Agreement
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve the attached Density Bonus Agreement (DBA) for Case No. 21-191, the Crafton Suites Apartment Project (Project), which will set forth the reporting requirements and covenants that are necessary to ensure that the target affordable units remain consistent with the density bonus request associated with the approved entitlement, authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, and authorize and direct the City Clerk to record the agreement; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Director of Community Development Kann presented the Staff Report.
There were no public comments.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, SECOND BY MAYOR
VENABLE, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION.
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14. SUBJECT: Purchase Authorization - Heavy Equipment for Public Works RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Declare the following equipment surplus to the needs of the City and authorize its trade- in toward the replacement equipment:
a. 2010 New Holland Backhoe Loader Tractor
b. 2007 Case 420 Skid Steer Compact Tractor; and
2. Pursuant to Yucaipa Municipal Code section 2.24.060(A), find that compliance with the City's formal competitive procurement procedures would be impracticable under the circumstances and that the public welfare would be promoted by dispensing with those procedures; waive the formal competitive procurement procedures; and authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase order for the purchase of one used backhoe loader tractor for the Public Works Department in the not -to -exceed amount of $125,000; and
3. 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 the purchase order for the purchase of one used skid steer compact tractor for the Public Works Department in the not -to -exceed amount of $65,000; or
4. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Preciado 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 WOOLSEY, CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION. ffl- 06i11.X1Ce�.i`9_Y_M a f.�
23. SUBJECT: YPAC Negotiations Update
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Establish a timeline limitation on the contract negotiations with Props AV; or
2. Provide further direction to staff.
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DISCUSSION: Director of Community Services Wolfe presented the Staff Report.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Jacob Mace
• Brady Westbrook
• Mary Reuter
• Ed Timmons
• Hansen Wang
• Chuck
• Donna Snodgrass
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER CARRIED 5-0, TO END NEGOTIATIONS WITH PROPS AV
AND DIRECT STAFF TO RETURN TO COUNCIL WITH AN RFP FOR THE YPAC.
17. SUBJECT: IERCD Monarch Pollinator Expansion Project at El Dorado Ranch Park RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a revised Right of Entry Agreement (Agreement) between the Inland Empire Resource Conservation District (IERCD) and the City of Yucaipa for the purpose of performing an expansion to the existing habitat restoration and enhancement area pursuant to the Wildlife Conservation Board's Monarch Pollinator Grant Funding Agreements; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to administer the terms of the revised Agreement; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Assistant City Engineer Kern presented the Staff Report along with Jose Mora of the Inland Empire Resource Conservation District.
The following member of the public spoke:
• Hansen Wang
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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18. SUBJECT: Recognition of Former Mayor/Councilmember Dick Riddell RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Consider and discuss an additional recognition for former Mayor/Councilmember Dick Riddell at Yucaipa City Hall, the Civic Center, or another appropriate City facility or location; and
2. Provide further direction to staff regarding the preferred form and location of the additional recognition and, if appropriate, authorize a budget adjustment commensurate with the project.
DISCUSSION: City Manager Moore presented the Staff Report.
There were no public comments.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER, SECOND BY MAYOR
VENABLE CARRIED 5-0, TO MOVE FORWARD WITH RENAMIG THE
COUNCIL CHAMBER AFTER DICK RIDDELL AND ESTABLISHING
OCTOBER 13TH AS DICK RIDDELL DAY IN THE CITY OF YUCAIPA.
19. SUBJECT: Consideration of Accepting Donations for Commissions/Committees RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Discuss the process for accepting donations for Commissions/Committees; and
2. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: City Manager Moore presented the Staff Report.
The following member of the public spoke:
• Kristine Mohler
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
Motion by Councilmember Miller/Second by Deputy Mayor Beaver to accept donations through the Yucaipa Foundation.
Deputy Mayor Beaver withdrew his second and instead requested additional information about the Foundation.
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ACTION: AMENDED MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER CARRIED 5-0, TO BRING THIS ITEM BACK TO
COUNCIL WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING A POLICY ON
RECEIVING DONATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE YUCAIPA FOUNDATION.
20. SUBJECT: Request for Qualifications/Proposals for Providing Professional Real Estate Brokerage Services to the City of Yucaipa for the Sale of Surplus Properties RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Review and provide direction on the Request for Qualifications/Proposals for Providing Professional Real Estate Brokerage Services to the City of Yucaipa for the Sale of Surplus Properties; and
2. Authorize staff to proceed with issuing the Request for Qualifications/Proposals for Providing Professional Real Estate Brokerage Services to the City of Yucaipa for the Sale of Surplus Properties; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
DISCUSSION: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Preciado presented the Staff Report.
The following member of the public spoke:
• Kristine Mohler
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER WOOLSEY, SECOND BY
COUNCILMEMBER MILLER CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF'S
RECOMMENDATION.
21. SUBJECT: Aerial Ladder Truck Procurement
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase order with Fire Apparatus Solutions for the procurement of one KME Aerial Ladder Fire Truck in the amount of $2,750,000; or
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with The Bancorp for the procurement of one KME Aerial Ladder Fire Truck, with ten annual payments of $390,000; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
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DISCUSSION: Chief Malinowski presented the Staff Report.
There were no public comments.
After Council discussion, the following Motion was made:
ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER MILLER, SECOND BY DEPUTY MAYOR BEAVER CARRIED 5-0, TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION #1.
22. SUBJECT: 2026 Freedom Fest Wrap Up Report
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council:
1. Receive and file the 2026 Freedom Fest 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.
There was no action as this item was receive and file only.
COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS/REMESTS
Councilmember Woolsey attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Apna Healthcare, the Yucaipa Valley Water District Meeting, the League of California Cities Division luncheon, and the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board Meeting.
Deputy Mayor Beaver apologized for not attending the Council Meeting held on August 24, 2026, and announced that he would not attend the meeting scheduled for September 14, 2026. He requested that the Mayor place the car wash item on the agenda for the second meeting in October.
Mayor Venable requested that staff schedule a study session to discuss Data Centers. He also requested a discussion item for a moratorium on recently paved roads and a discussion item for deferring development impact fees. Lastly, he thanked Deputy Director of Community Development Ben Matlock for his service to the City of Yucaipa and wished him luck on his future endeavors.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Venable announced the next Regular City Council meeting would be held on Monday, September 14, 2026.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Chris Venable, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ana V. Sauseda, MMC
Director of General Services/City Clerk
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