Organizers say one referendum has qualified for the ballot and another, filed on Monday, garnered more than 5,200 signatures. City must repeal its approvals or call an election after first petition qualified.
Commissioners voted 5–1 Tuesday to urge the City Council to prohibit new distribution warehouse and logistics development while allowing existing facilities to remain in operation.
Opponents of the 2 million-square-foot Pacific Oaks Commerce Center say they’ve met their initial fundraising goal and will now recruit volunteers to gather signatures for a ballot challenge.
Residents are raising $50,000 for a referendum to overturn an ordinance approved by the Yucaipa City Council that paves the way for a 2 million-square-foot warehouse off Live Oak Canyon Road.
In a 4-1 vote, council members backed the Live Oak Canyon development as a long-term investment in the city’s future. Supporters framed the warehouse as a “legacy” project, contrasting it with short-term gains like a new grocery store. Opposition questioned transparency, environmental impacts.
The Commission unanimously approved a veterinary clinic and multiple residential projects, paving the way for housing growth and neighborhood improvements.
The Commons at California project would bring a 90-room hotel, express car wash, and drive-through coffee shop to 913 California St. Public comments on the environmental study are due by July 28.
