Council Meeting - November 01, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency convened at 5:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue.
ROLL CALL
City Attorney Todd Litfin was absent.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (1 Case)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (1 case)
Name of Case: Magdaleno v. Medina and City of Yorba Linda et al.
Case Number: 30-2012-01238534, Superior Court, County of Orange
C. PUBLIC SAFETY OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Government Code Section 54957(a)
D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION – TITLE: CITY ATTORNEY Government Code Section 54957
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into Closed Session at 5:32 p.m.
RECESS
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency, Yorba Linda Housing Authority and Yorba Linda Municipal Financing Authority reconvened at 6:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda.
ROLL CALL
City Attorney Litfin arrived at 6:29 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilwoman Beth Haney
INVOCATION
Pastor Kenneth C. Curry, Jr., Friendship Baptist Church
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Litfin said there was no reportable action.
INTRODUCTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION OF YORBA LINDA VETERANS
In honor of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, the Mayor and Council recognized the following local veterans: Raymond Clay Baxter, Tjomme Arthur Boing, Richard deBruijn, Richard Frauenzimmer, Martha Huff, David Hunerdosse, Jose Sanchez, Greg Young, Mike Lunt and Virginia Marr. Staff then shared a PowerPoint presentation recognizing these veterans along with others not in attendance: Warren G. Atwood, Terrence Baldemor, Chris Von Dollen, Joseph Clay Baxter, Jr., Charles Beal, Frank Carillo, Eldon Dekkenga, John M. Dilliard, Toki Endo, Dr. James W. Hammel, Dr. Donna P. Hammel-Davis, Brian Kim, Alfred Lee and Wayne R. Scott.
Council commended them for their bravery and thanked them for their service.
Mayor Carlos Rodriguez announced that during the month of November, the City will be offering military personnel a 25% discount on Black Gold Golf Club green fees. Any retired or active military personnel with a valid ID is eligible for the discount on resident, non-resident, Roughneck's Club, Twilight and Super Twilight rates.
TIERNEY CENTER FOR VETERAN SERVICES PRESENTATION
Michael Carter, the Operations Manager at Tierney Center for Veterans Services, shared a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the center's services. He said in Orange County there are approximately 107,000 veterans, 79% with some college, and 95% with high school diplomas and spoke of their employment intake, career exploration and job placement services. Emergency Services for 2022 included motel stays, mortgage payments, car repairs and other assistance with expenses, totaling over $135,000. Mr. Carter concluded his comments by providing additional demographics for the center and contact information for those interested and in need of assistance.
RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL NURSE PRACTITIONER WEEK
Mayor Rodriguez invited Nurse Practitioner Theresa Ullrich to the podium and presented her with a proclamation recognizing November 13th - 19th as National Nurse Practitioner Week.
Ms. Ullrich thanked Council for supporting nurse practitioners.
RECOGNITION OF THE DEDICATION OF HENRY "HANK" WEDAA PARK Next, Mayor Rodriguez announced the dedication of Henry "Hank" Wedaa Park. He said a dedication plaque memorializing the name of the park has been mounted on a pedestal near the entrance of the park. Mr. Wedaa dedicated a combined total of 29 years to serving on the Yorba Linda City Council. Members of the Wedaa family joined via Zoom for the special dedication and expressed their gratitude to Council.
Council thanked Mr. Wedaa's family and spoke about the beautiful community park.
RECOGNITION OF DIVISION CHIEF BARYIC HUNTER
Mayor Rodriguez and Council recognized outgoing Fire Division Chief Baryic Hunter and presented him with a recognition for his service to Yorba Linda. They thanked him for his dedication to the community and wished him success in his new role with Orange County Fire Authority.
Pat Buttress, representative of Supervisor Don Wagner's office also presented Mr. Hunter with a recognition.
City Manager Mark Pulone introduced the City's new Division Chief, Scott Wiedensohler and Council welcomed him to the team.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF MEMBER DENISE GONZALEZ
City Manager Pulone introduced the City's new Human Resources Management Analyst Denise Gonzalez and shared a brief biography about her. Council welcomed her to the City's team.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR OR ITEMS NOT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA Tom Lindsey, Yorba Linda Water District Director, shared a brief video highlighting the District's recent Open House event on Saturday, October 22nd.
He said the production team gave tours of the PFAS plant, the nation's largest treatment plant, and said though the drought continues, the District is only asking for voluntary compliance to conserve wherever possible; hopefully to a 20% standard to match the Governor's request.
Mr. Wuodarek, resident, spoke about civil rights.
Anita Hynds, resident, spoke about elections and her experience with the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Rodriguez stated that Mayor Pro Tem Gene Hernandez will abstain from Consent Calendar Item No. 2, out of an abundance of caution due to his involvement with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and the numerous contractors that may do work in the City.
Moved by
Hernandez
Seconded by
Campbell
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar.
AYES (5)
Rodriguez, Hernandez, Haney, Campbell, and Huang
CARRIED (5 to 0)
1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declare that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
2. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK REGISTER – NOVEMBER 1, 2022
1. AP Check Register 11-1-22 - CC-FIN-22-042.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AP Check Register 11-1-22.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the accounts payable check register dated November 1, 2022, in the amount of $2,090,416.58.
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 18, 2022 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Oct18_2022 - English.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of the October 18, 2022 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting.
4. AWARD OF A PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR BASTANCHURY ROAD WIDENING BETWEEN CASA LOMA AND EUREKA AVENUE (SI221005) TO SULLY MILLER CONTRACTING COMPANY AND ASSOCIATED AGREEMENTS
1. Bastanchury Road Widening Award to Sully Miller - CC-PW-22-062.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Sully Miller Contracting Company (Contract).pdf
4. Attachment 3 - GMU Geotechnical, Inc. (Agreement).pdf
5. Attachment 4 - NV5, Inc. (Amendment).pdf
It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Approve the plans and specifications for the Bastanchury Road Widening Project (SI221005) between Casa Loma Avenue and Eureka Avenue and Traffic Signal Improvements – Bastanchury Road at Eureka Avenue (TC201003) and Bastanchury Road at Casa Loma Avenue (TC201004); and 2.) Award the public works construction contract to Sully Miller Contracting Company in the amount of $5,888,464.50 and reject all other bids; and 3.) Authorize expenditures of up to $883,269.68 (15% of construction contract cost) in contract contingencies for potential additional work and unanticipated work that may arise during the course of construction; and 4.) Approve a professional service agreement with GMU Geotechnical Inc. in the amount of $194,440.00 to provide materials testing and geotechnical support services; and 5.) Authorize expenditures of up to $29,166.00 (15% of agreement amount) under the GMU Geotechnical Inc. contract for potential additional work that may arise; and 6.) Approve an amendment to the professional services agreement with NV5 Inc. in the amount of $127,017.00 for construction management and inspection services; and 7.) Authorize the City Manager to sign and execute the above listed contracts, amendments, and potential future amendments to these agreements within the designated contingency amounts on behalf of the City Council.
5. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT WITH ADVANTAGE MAILING LLC FOR PRINTING SERVICES OF THE QUARTERLY PARKS AND RECREATION ACTIVITY GUIDE
1. SR Amendment No 1 with Advantage Mailing - CC-PR-22-018.pdf
2. Attachment 1- PSA Advantage Mailing LLC.pdf
3. Attachment 2- Amendment No. 1 PSA Advantage-PRA-007.pdf It is recommended that the City Council approve Amendment No 1 with Advantage Mailing LLC for printing services with the Parks and Recreation Department.
6. REPORTS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR LAST MEETING
1. Planning Comm. Recap 10-26-22.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
7. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY REPORTS
1. Committee and Agency Reports - CC-ADM-22-050.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Reports from CC Organizations.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT/MAYOR’S REPORT/MATTERS PRESENTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS/ OTHER AGENCY REPORTS City Manager Pulone did not have a report.
Councilwoman Haney said she attended the Black Chamber of Orange County's Annual Banquet celebrating the US Army with Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez and spoke about the US Army Great Cycling Experiment of 1897 where the Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders rode 1900 miles to assess if the bicycle would be a good mode of transportation for the Army.
Councilwoman Tara Campbell reminded the residents that the Yorba Linda Woman's Club Craft Fair is this upcoming weekend and she thanked the Mayor for continuing to honor veterans at the first Council meeting in November. She invited the community to Veterans Park for the annual Veterans Day ceremony at 2:00 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez also spoke of the upcoming Craft Fair and the Great Cycling Experiment. He said he attended the YLWD Open House and said it is a very worthwhile event and encouraged families to attend.
Mayor Rodriguez also encouraged the community to attend the Veterans Day ceremony on November 11th at 2:00 p.m., he invited everyone to also attend the City's Safety Mitigation Community Workshop on November 16th at 6:30 p.m. at the Library community room to learn about important safety topics including wildfire safety, other prevention and mitigation strategies with OCFA. Mayor Rodriguez encouraged the community to participate in the City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Survey on the City website in order to learn more about residents' concerns regarding natural disasters the City may face. He concluded his comments by sharing that those who missed the State of the City Address can view the recording on the City's website or Facebook page.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
8. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH MARK THOMAS FOR FINAL DESIGN OF YORBA LINDA BOULEVARD AND SAVI RANCH PARKWAY WIDENING PROJECTS (SI211001 AND SI211002)
1. Yorba Linda and Savi Ranch Final Design Contract Award - CC-PW-22-063.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Mark Thomas (Agreement).pdf
Public Works Director / City Engineer Jamie Lai provided a PowerPoint on this item. She said circulation along Yorba Linda Boulevard, between La Palma Avenue and the 91-Freeway interchange and the Savi Ranch area is hampered due to high traffic volumes and close proximity to the intersections of Savi Ranch and the 91 Freeway on/off ramps. Director Lai said improvements for Savi Ranch Parkway and the segment of Yorba Linda Boulevard are identified in the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
A portion of the project limits extend into the City of Anaheim, which will pay their respective fair share costs. The PowerPoint highlighted project goals, with a detailed overview of the location and proposed improvements, key features of the improvements including the Santa Ana River Bridge, Ped/Bike facilities, costs and the project schedule. She said project construction would be anticipated in 2026 with completion in 2028. She concluded her report by discussing next steps and introducing key consultants on the project team.
Moved by
Haney
Seconded by
Hernandez
It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Approve a supplemental budget appropriation of $402,303 from the Measure M2 Fund (212) with a corresponding increase to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project budget for Project SI211001; and 2.) Approve a Professional Services Contract with Mark Thomas in the amount of $2,519,613 for the Yorba Linda Boulevard and Savi Ranch Parkway Widening Project; and 3.) Authorize the City Manager to approve additional expenditures up to $ 377,942 (15% of the agreement value) in contract contingencies for potential additional services and unanticipated work that may arise; and, 4.) Authorize the City Manager to sign and execute the professional service agreement and potential future amendments to the agreement within the designated contingency amount, on behalf of the City Council.
AYES (5)
Rodriguez, Hernandez, Haney, Campbell, and Huang
CARRIED (5 to 0)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting on November 15, 2022.