Agenda Item No.

City of Yucaipa City Council Minutes Regular Meeting of May 12, 2014 A Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yucaipa, California was called to order in the Council Chambers, 34272 Yucaipa Boulevard, Yucaipa, California, on May 12, 2014 at 6: 00 PM.

PRESENT:

Denise Hoyt, Mayor Tom Masner, Mayor Pro Tem

Greg Bogh, Councilmember Bob Duncan, Councilmember Dick Riddell, Councilmember

Ray Casey, City Manager Jennifer Shankland, Director of General Services/ City Clerk David Snow, City Attorney ABSENT:

None

CONVENE CITY COUNCIL

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Chief Janssen. CONSENT AGENDA

Mayor Hoyt asked if there were any Consent Agenda items to be removed for discussion. No items were removed for discussion. 1.

SI BJECT: APPROVE COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 28, 2014

RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve City Council Minutes of April 28, 2014.

2.

SUBJECT:

ACCEPTANCE

OF

CONTRACT

WORK —

INSTALLATION

OF

ASPHALT SPEED HUMPS AND STRIPING, PROJECT NO. 10951

RECOMMENDATION: That City Council: 1.

Accept the contract and extension work completed by NPG Corporation of Perris, CA., in the amount of$ 13, 425; and

2.

Authorize the recordation of the Notice of Completion.

ACTION:

MOTION

COUNCILMEMBER

BY

MAYOR

BOGH,

PRO

CARRIED

TEM 5- 0,

MASNER,

TO

SECOND

APPROVE

BY

CONSENT

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PUBLIC COMMENT

Mike Moran, Yucaipa, questioned the process for the workshops pertaining to rezoning properties in the North Bench area and addressed his concerns with how the meetings were held. Clifford Gericke, Yucaipa, encouraged Council' s support to hold a rodeo in Yucaipa and cited

the benefits this would provide to the community. ( Mr. Gericke' s comments were heard after staff presentation of Agenda Item No. 10)

MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER BUSINESS ( REPORTS) 3.

SUBJECT:

CO- SPONSOR

VETERANS

OF

FOREIGN

WARS

POST

7347

MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION

RECOMMENDATION: That City Council agree to co- sponsor the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7347 Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, 2014 by promoting the event on the electronic message board signs located at City Hall and the Yucaipa Community Center. DISCUSSION: Community Services Supervisor Gutjahr presented the Agenda Report. ACTION:

MOTION

BY

COUNCILMEMBER

COUNCILMEMBER

DUNCAN,

CARRIED

RIDDELL,

5- 0,

TO

SECOND

APPROVE

BY

STAFF

RECOMMENDATION.

City Manager Casey requested that Council consider changing the order of the Agenda to hear Item No. 10 prior to Item No. 4 ( following Possible Action on Pending Legislation) in order to accommodate several members of the public that attended the meeting to hear this Item. ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER BOGH, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO TEM MASNER, CARRIED 5- 0, TO CHANGE THE ORDER OF THE AGENDA TO HEAR

ITEM

NO.

10

PRIOR

TO

ITEM

NO. 4 ( FOLLOWING

POSSIBLE ACTION

ON

PENDING LEGISLATION).

Councilmember Riddell announced that the City recently received an award from SCAG for the Historic Uptown Revitalization Program. City Manager Casey stated that the award category was for" Achievement in Active Transportation".

Councilmember Riddell announced that the City also received two awards from the Inland Empire section of the American Planning Association for the Uptown Revitalization Project and for the Community Profile publication. Director of Development Services Lambert provided additional information pertaining to the awards. Mayor Hoyt commended City staff and volunteers on the success of the Music and Arts Festival. City Council Minutes COVES! QryCIck' GENERAL SERVICES— CITY CLERK MINUTES B MINUTE EXCERPTS' MINU ILS2014: Gty Council 05122014 dm:

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City of Yucaipa City Council Minutes Regular Meeting of May 12, 2014 FOSS BLE ACTION ON PENDING LEGISLATION

City Manager Casey reported on AB 2443 and stated that this legislation involves recycled water services and the territory of water companies. City Manager Casey provided additional information pertaining to AB 2443 and stated that the City will continue to work toward an understanding between the District and the water companies. STUDY SESSION 10.

SUBJECT:

STUDY SESSION TO CONSIDER ZONING CHANGES TO " CHICKEN

RANCH PROPERTIES" NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF FREMONT STREET AND CARTER STREET

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a Study Session to review the

City' s Official Land Use District Map specific to Chicken Ranch properties near the intersection of Fremont Street and Carter Street and direct staff as appropriate regarding the associated zoning for the referenced areas. DISCUSSION:

Director of Development

Services Lambert

presented

the

Agenda

Report.

City Manager Casey reiterated that the City is obligated ( pursuant to State law) to perform a review of the General Plan every 10 years and to perform a comprehensive review of the General Plan every 20 years. City Manager Casey provided the details of the 20- year comprehensive review process and stated that this process includes a review

of the official land uses throughout the community. Mike Moran, Yucaipa, addressed his concerns with the rezoning process and cited the negative

impacts

that

increased

development

would

have

on

traffic

control

and

congestion.

Wendy McEwen, Yucaipa, addressed her concerns with rezoning the North Bench area and stated that she is concerned that future housing developments would increase traffic congestion, burden the school system, and bring in residents that do not value the rural lifestyle.

Barbara and Robert Schweitzer, Yucaipa, requested that Council keep the North Bench area zoned for 1- acre lots. Ms. Schweitzer stated that the North Bench is the gateway to the Wildlands Conservatory and cited the benefits of living in a rural area. Cathie Norton, Yucaipa, questioned if the chicken ranch owners would need to sell their

property before the area can be considered for rezoning. Ms. Norton requested that the lots be kept at 1- acre so that the residents can maintain their rural lifestyles.

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Joe Swetich, Yucaipa, questioned how the City Council and the Planning Commission can change the zoning and cited the negative impacts of reducing lot sizes in the North Bench area. Mr. Swetich requested that Council rethink rezoning this area. Edward Brown, Yucaipa, stated that he does not want to see the North Bench arca change

and cited examples of other communities that were negatively impacted after rezoning. Mr. Brown stated that he enjoys his lifestyle, the stars at night, and the quiet of the area, and does not want this to change

Doug Witham, Yucaipa, stated that his concern about the density is land change, not land use, and cited examples of areas that became flooded as a result of land changes.

Mr.

Witham stated that the construction, land changes, and density will cause more problems and that open space is needed for water runoff.

David Fogg, Yucaipa, stated that developers want to change the zoning from 1- acre lots

to 1/ 2- acre lots so that they can make more money. Mr. Fogg stated that the North Bench residents want to maintain the open space and their rural lifestyle and do not want the area to be rezoned.

Kevin Miskin, Yucaipa, requested that the City Councilmembers listen to their constituents and preserve the North Bench. Mr. Miskin cited his reasons for opposing

rezoning, stated that there is no need to study this any further, and requested that Council make the decision to not change the zoning. Deborah Reynolds, Yucaipa, stated that the land and open space represents Yucaipa' s

vision and is what makes Yucaipa special. Ms. Reynolds encouraged Council to keep this vision in mind when looking at developing the North Bench area. Bill Jochimsen, Yucaipa, stated his opposition to rezoning the North Bench area and

stated that decreasing the lot sizes would negatively impact the value of existing properties.

Brad Register, Yucaipa, stated that the City Councilmembers are elected to represent and protect the interests of the residents and encouraged Council to listen to their constituents and vote to not rezone the chicken ranches.

Vanessa Register, Yucaipa, requested that Council not change the zoning of the North Bench chicken ranches to 1/ 2- acre lots and cited various sections of the General Plan as it applies to the North Bench area.

Ms. Register requested that Council preserve the

resident' s way of life in the North Bench and honor the commitment and the goals as set forth in the General Plan.

Laurel Dyer, Yucaipa, stated that her family moved to the North Bench area due to the lot sizes and the rural lifestyle and stated her opposition to changing the zoning in the area. City

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City of Yucaipa City Council Minutes Regular Meeting of May 12, 2014 Linda Bedford, Yucaipa, stated that her family moved to the North Bench area to enjoy an open space environment and to live in a community that values and appreciates rural areas. Ms. Bedford referred to portions of the General Plan, cited the benefits of living in a rural area, and stated her objections to rezoning the North Bench.

Jim Herrmann, Yucaipa, stated his opposition to rezoning the North Bench area and requested that Council keep the area rural. Tammy Williams, Yucaipa, stated that she is opposed to rezoning the North Bench area and addressed her concerns pertaining to an increase in housing and the impact it would have on traffic in the area. Ms. Williams stated that she wants the North Bench to remain a rural area.

Brad Bluth, Yucaipa, stated that he is not happy with the City' s process and addressed his concerns.

Mr. Bluth stated that the residents want to save the rural area of the North

Bench and questioned what it takes to make this happen.

Heather

Wells,

Yucaipa,

stated

that

the

mission

statement

for

Yucaipa

states

preservation" and requested that Council maintain the current zoning. KT Gates- Waldrup, Yucaipa, stated that the residents of the North Bench area wish to retain the natural environment of the area and cited the advantages of maintaining the rural lifestyle of the area and the disadvantages of allowing the area to be rezoned. Ms.

Gates- Waldrup requested that Council commit to retain the current zoning and commit to less development and more natural environment.

Tracey Pera, Yucaipa, stated that the North Bench residents do not want a change. Ms.

Pera read a poem about Yucaipa and sang" God Bless America". Ms. Pera requested that the City Council hear the voices of the residents and stated that the best use for the land is not more development.

After Council discussion, the following Motion was made: ACTION:

MOTION

BY

COUNCILMEMBER

RIDDELL,

SECOND

BY

COUNCILMEMBER BOGH, CARRIED 5- 0, TO KEEP THE ZONING AS IS PER THE

GENERAL

PLAN

DESIGNATION

FOR

THE

PROPERTIES

UNDER

CONSIDERATION. DEPARTR E 4.

TRE ' ORTS

SUBJECT:

COMMUNITY ACTIVITY GRANT ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS

FOR FISCAL YEAR 13/ 14 GRANT CYCLE

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RECOMMENDATION: That City Council receive the Community Activity Grant Accountability Reports and deem the program requirements complete for the Veterans of Foreign War, Interfaith Community Support of Yucaipa Valley, Family Service Association, VisionQuest Art Gallery and Studio, Yucaipa Valley Lions, SBCCD/ Crafton Hills Academic Senate, and Citrus Belt Quitters for the FY 13/ 14 Community Activity Grant Program.

DISCUSSION:

Director of General Services/ City Clerk Shankland presented the

Agenda Report.

ACTION:

MOTION

COUNCILMEMBER

BY

COUNCILMEMBER

BOGH,

CARRIED

RIDDELL,

5- 0,

TO

SECOND

APPROVE

BY

STAFF

RECOMMENDATION. 5.

SUBJECT:

TRANSIT CENTER PHASE II STORM DRAIN

IMPROVEMENTS —

RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION, PROJECT NO. 10743

RECOMMENDATION: That City Council: 1.

Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Yucaipa Valley Acres, LLC. YVA), APN 0303- 132- 14, for a permanent easement, temporary construction easements and an access easement over City owned property in favor of YVA for the Transit Center Storm Drain Phase II Improvements Project; and

2.

Approve the expenditures of up to $ 11, 000 for closing costs and other miscellaneous costs associated with the right of way acquisition; and

3.

Authorize the City Manager to undertake the necessary actions to consummate the right of way acquisition and execute the necessary documents to complete the acquisition process.

DISCUSSION: Deputy City Engineer Preciado presented the Agenda Report.

After Council discussion, the following Motion was made: ACTION: MOTION BY COUNCILMEMBER DUNCAN, SECOND BY MAYOR PRO

TEM

MASNER,

CARRIED

5- 0,

TO

APPROVE

STAFF

RECOMMENDATION.

6.

SUBJECT: DESIGN OF YUCAIPA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER RECOMMENDATION:

That City Council approve the design of the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center with regard to the overall design features, floor plan configuration, and the exterior architecture conceptual design.

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City of Yucaipa City Council Minutes Regular Meeting of May 12, 2014 DISCUSSION:

Director of Community Development Toomey presented the Agenda

Report.

John Fischer, Architect, JSFA, addressed questions raised by Council.

After Council discussion, the following Motion was made: ACTION:

MOTION

COUNCILMEMBER

BY

COUNCILMEMBER

DUNCAN,

CARRIED

5- 0,

RIDDELL, TO

SECOND

APPROVE

BY

STAFF

RECOMMENDATION.

I BJECT: ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY —APNS 0303- 253- 01- 12, 0303- 253- 22- 30,

7.

0303- 253- 33

RECOMMENDATION: That City Council: 1.

Approve the acquisition of an approximately 2.91 acre property located at the Northeast corner of California Street and Yucaipa Boulevard for an amount not to exceed $ 1, 150, 000. 00; and

2.

Approve a loan in the amount of 51, 800, 000 from net FY 2013' 2014 2012/ 2013 Operational General Revenues Over Expenditures to the Public Facilities Fund

and allocate an additional S1. 1 million in addition to previous allocations of 522, 500 in one- time Capitol Capital Funds, for a total budget of$3, 472, 500; and 3.

Approve the allocation of up to $ 9, 500 from the General Fund for the acquisition costs of the property and for closing costs, and other miscellaneous costs associated with the acquisition of the property; and

4.

Authorize the City Manager to undertake the necessary actions to consummate the right of way to acquisition and execute the necessary documents to complete the acquisition process.

5.

Direct staff to return to City Council to amend the Development Impact Fee Program to include the Performing Arts Theater in the Public Facilities Fund of the Development Impact Fee Program.

DISCUSSION:

Director of Community Development Toomey presented the Agenda

Report.

After Council discussion, the following Motion was made: ACTION:

MOTION

BY

COUNCILMEMBER

RIDDELL,

SECOND

BY

COUNCILMEMBER BOGH, CARRIED 4- 1 ( MAYOR PRO TEM MASNER VOTED NOE), TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDATION. City Council Minutes CUM]

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City of Yucaipa City Council Minutes Regular Meeting of May 12, 2014 ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE SUCCESSOR AGENCY

City Council adjourned.

Successor Agency convened. ( Successor Agency proceedings are

contained in separate Minutes) CONVENE JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY

City Council reconvened. 8.

SUBJECT:

JOINT

USE

FACILITIES

AGREEMENT

WITHIN

THE

SAN

BERNARDINO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR A PARKING LOT AND

TENNIS FACILITY RE

OMMENDATION:

That the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute and administer the terms of a Joint Use Facilities Agreement between the City of Yucaipa and the San Bernardino Community College District pertaining to the Sand Canyon Parking Lot and future Tennis Center.

That the Successor Agency to the Yucaipa Redevelopment Agency approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute and administer the terms of a Joint Use

Facilities Agreement between the City of Yucaipa and the San Bernardino Community

College District pertaining to the Sand Canyon Parking Lot and future Tennis Center. DISCUSSION: City Manager Casey presented the Agenda Report.

After discussion, the following Motions were made: ACTION:

MOTION

COUNCILMEMBER

BY

COUNCILMEMBER

BOGH,

CARRIED

5- 0,

RIDDELL, TO

SECOND

APPROVE

THE

BY CITY

COUNCIL PORTION OF STAFF RECOMMENDATION WITH THE ADDITION OF LANDSCAPING ALONG CHAPMAN HEIGHTS ROAD AND TO REMOVE

THE DRIVEWAY USED FOR INGRESS/ EGRESS ON CHAPMAN HEIGHTS ROAD AND RESTRICT INGRESS/ EGRESS TO SAND CANYON ROAD.

ACTION:

MOTION

CHAIRPERSON

BY

BOGH,

BOARD

CARRIED

MEMBER 5- 0,

TO

RIDDELL,

APPROVE

THE

SECOND

BY

SUCCESSOR

AGENCY PORTION OF STAFF RECOMMENDATION WITH THE ADDITION OF LANDSCAPING ALONG CHAPMAN HEIGHTS ROAD AND TO REMOVE THE DRIVEWAY USED FOR INGRESS/ EGRESS ON CHAPMAN HEIGHTS ROAD AND RESTRICT INGRESS/ EGRESS TO SAND CANYON ROAD.

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ADJOURN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY

Successor Agency to the Yucaipa Redevelopment Agency adjourned. PUBLIC HEARING 9.

LYON

SUBJECT:

PROPOSAL TO

STANDARDS

HOMES

( CASE

NO.

13- 145/

MODIFY THE PRELIMINARY

AND

PLANNING

AREA

PDP/ FDP/ TTM

DEVELOPMENT

IDENTIFICATION

18948);

A

PLAN ( PDP)

REFERENCE

FOR

EXISTING PLANNING AREA 3D OF THE CHAPMAN HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT

PLAN

TO

HOMES

PROPERLY ON

REFLECT

INDIVIDUAL

PROPOSED

LOTS

FOR

SINGLE

THIS

SITE

FAMILY DETACHED ONLY;

A

FINAL

DEVELOPMENT PLAN ( FDA) TO DELINEATE THE LAYOUT AND DESIGN OF

THE

PROPOSED

HOMES,

STREETS

WITHIN PLANNING AREA 3D;

AND

SUBDIVISION

IMPROVEMENTS

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 18948, A

143 LOT

SUBDIVISION TO PROVIDE FOR 143 SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED HOMES ON APPROXIMATELY 20. 32 GROSS ACRES; AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED HOMES

RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council conduct a public hearing, and: A.

Adopt Resolution No. 2014- 26, approving Preliminary Development Plan No. 13145, modifying the Chapman Heights Preliminary Development Plan ( PDP) to change the Development Standards applicable to Planning Area 3D, and adopting an Addendum to the Chapman Heights Environmental Impact Report;

Approve the Final Development Plan, including the fencing plan and landscape

B.

plan, subject to the Conditions of Approval as contained in the Agenda Report; C.

Approve Tentative Tract Map 18948, subject to the Conditions of Approval as contained in the Agenda Report;

D.

Adopt the Findings as contained in the Agenda Report;

E.

Approve the proposed architectural plans and designs;

F.

Accept the Addendum

to the Chapman Heights Environmental Impact Report

which found no new environmental issues are associated with the proposed

project and that it is consistent with the findings in the previously adopted EIR, and;

G.

Direct Staff to file a Notice of Determination.

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DISCUSSION:

Mayor Hoyt opened the Public Hearing Item No. 9.

Director of

Development Services Lambert presented the Agenda Report.

Ken Coulter, representing applicant William Lyon Homes, Inc., presented information about the project and stated that William Lyon Homes, Inc. accepts all of the Conditions of Approval.

Torn Daniel, Yucaipa Valley Youth Soccer Organization Board Member, and Cindy Daniel, President of the Spartan Soccer Club and Yucaipa Athletics, stated that they hope that the funds generated from this development would help improve the entrance to the trail head and the soccer complex and support a restroom facility for the people that are hiking in that area. Mayor Hoyt closed the Public Hearing. Councilmember Riddell, Councilmember Bogh, Councilmember Duncan, and Mayor Pro

Tem Masner stated, for the record, that they each met with the Developer.

After Council discussion, the following Motion was made: ACTION:

MOTION

COUNCILMEMBER

BY

MAYOR

BOGH,

PRO

CARRIED

TEM

5- 0,

MASNER,

TO

SECOND

APPROVE

BY

STAFF

RECOMMENDATION.

STI DY , ESSION 11.

SUBJECT: DRAFT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)

RECOMMENDATION:

That City Council conduct a Study Session to review the

Draft Seven Year Capital

Improvement Program ( CIP)

for fiscal years 2014/ 2015

through 2020/ 2021 and direct staff as appropriate.

DISCUSSION: Director of Public Works Hemsley presented the Agenda Report. After Council discussion, the following Motion was made: ACTION:

MOTION

BY

MAYOR

PRO

TEM

MASNER,

SECOND

BY

COUNCILMEMBER BOGH, CARRIED 5- 0, TO DIRECT STAFF TO RETURN TO COUNCIL WITH A FINAL REPORT.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Councilmember Duncan thanked Councilmember Riddell for attending Troy Cansler' s memorial service and wanted to ensure that the City honors Mr. Cansler in recognition of his heroism. City

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ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be May 28, 2014 at 6: 00 PM.

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