Council Meeting - February 07, 2023
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
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) (2 Cases)
City Attorney Todd Litfin stated that Councilwoman Janice Lim and Councilman Carlos Rodriguez recused themselves from one case under Anticipated Litigation, Significant Exposure to Litigation due to a potential conflict of interest.
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 6:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilwoman Beth Haney
INVOCATION
Pastor Kenneth C. Curry, Jr., Friendship Baptist Church
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Litfin stated that Councilwoman Lim and Councilman Rodriguez recused themselves from one case under Anticipated Litigation, Significant Exposure to Litigation due to a potential conflict of interest and there was no reportable action.
INTRODUCTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION OF UNSUNG HEROES
Mayor Gene Hernandez shared that throughout his term as Mayor, he will honor some of the outstanding members of the community by recognizing them as unsung heroes, ordinary people whose service and acts of kindness are immeasurable. He recognized Shane Adams and James Festini, the unsung heroes for January and February respectively. Mayor Hernandez invited each hero to the podium, spoke about their notable contributions and presented them with a certificate of recognition.
Shane Adams and James Festini expressed their gratitude to Council for the recognition.
Mayor Hernandez said he plans on recognizing an unsung hero each month and encouraged the community to contact him or the City's communications staff to submit recommendations.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR OR ITEMS NOT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA Abigail
Fachtmann, Field Representative for U.S. Representative Young Kim, introduced herself to Council.
Francis Fong, City of Hope Blood Drive Coordinator, talked about the top cancer treatment and research center and encouraged the community to donate blood to help patients. Mr. Fong announced their blood drive on Sunday, February 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Community Center. He said every drop goes to those fighting cancer and spoke about how easy the donation process is.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Hernandez stated that he 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
Campbell
Seconded by
Haney
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar.
AYES (5)
Rodriguez, Hernandez, Haney, Campbell, and Lim
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 – FEBRUARY 7, 2023
1. AP Check Register - 2-7-23 - CC-FIN-23-006.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AP Check Register 2-7-23.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the accounts payable check register dated February 7, 2023, in the amount of $2,746,670.20.
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 17, 2023 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC SPC_Jan17_2023 - English.pdf It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of the January 17, 2023 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint special meeting.
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 17, 2023 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Jan17_2023 - English.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of the January 17, 2023 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting.
5. TREASURER’S REPORT – NOVEMBER 2022
1. Treasurers Report - Nov 2022 - CC-FIN-23-005.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Treasurers Report - Nov 2022.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Receive and file the attached monthly Treasurer’s Report; and 2.) Delegate investment responsibility to the City’s Finance Director / City Treasurer for a period of up to one year.
6. DEMOLITION PERMIT REQUEST FOR 4682 LAKEVIEW AVENUE
1. Demo Request 4682 Lakeview Ave - CC-CD-23-002.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Demo Request Ltr, Photos.pdf
It is recommended that City Council approve the demolition permit request for 4682 Lakeview Avenue.
7. AWARD OF CONTRACT – ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL PROJECT
1. Adventure Playground Accessible Path of Travel Project - CC-PR-23-001.pdf
2. Attachment A - AP ADA POT bid set 12-22.pdf
3. Attachment B - Bid Protest.pdf
4. Attachment C - Falkon AP ADA 2-23.pdf
It is recommended that
the City Council take the following actions: 1.)
Approve plans and specifications for the Adventure Playground Accessible Path Of Travel Project; and 2.) Authorize a supplemental budget appropriation from CDBG funding of $75,566 to Capital Improvement Fund project 4010050-461610 for the Adventure Playground Accessible Path Of Travel Project; and 3.) Authorize a supplemental budget appropriation from General Fund Special Reserves of $26,816 to Capital Improvement Fund project 4010050-461610 for the Adventure Playground Accessible Path Of Travel Project; and 4.) Reject bid protest of Kasa Construction, Inc; and 5.) Award the contract for construction of the Adventure Playground Accessible Path of Travel Project to Falkon Construction, Inc., of Diamond Bar, CA in the amount of $262,940.44 and reject all other bids, and 6.) Upon receipt of appropriate documents, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
8. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS INTO BLACK GOLD GOLF CLUB IRRIGATION CONTROLLER
1. Appropriation of funds - BGGC Irrigation Controller - CC-PR-23-003.pdf
2. Attachment A - Variable Speed Solutions Agreement.pdf It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1.) Appropriation of $200,000 to the operating expenditure budget for emergency irrigation controller replacement; and 2.) Authorize the emergency/sole source purchase and replacement of the equipment, and 3.) Upon receipt of appropriate documents, authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES- ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND GRIFFIN STRUCTURES
1. Approve Admin Changes - AP Griffin Structures, Inc - CC-PR-23-002.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Amend No. 1.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Change Order No. 2.pdf
It is recommended that City Council: 1.) Approve Amendment No 1 to the July 20, 2021, Agreement with Griffin Structures, Inc. extending services through June 30, 2023; and 2.) Approve Change Order No 2 for construction management services with Griffin Structures, Inc. in the amount of $47,425.
10. REPORTS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR LAST MEETING
1. Planning Comm. Recap 1-25-23.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY REPORTS
1. Committee and Agency Reports - CC-ADM-23-003.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 Mark Pulone did not have a report.
Councilwoman Lim said she attended the League of California Cities New Mayors and Council Members Academy in Sacramento last month, and the OC Sheriff's briefing for new councilmembers on January 23rd with Captain Joses Walehwa and City Manager Pulone. She also attended the Santa Ana River Protection Flood Agency meeting on January 26th and said the US Army Corps of Engineers completed the SAR Flood Control Project on the far east end of Bryant Ranch. She announced that the Santa Ana River Mainstem project is scheduled to be completed in 2024. She attended the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California meeting on January 31st and will be meeting with Spectrum next week. She concluded by announcing the Littlest Angel Guild's Pursenally Yours - CHOC Foundation event at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum on April 15th and Love Yorba Linda, Saturday, April 29th.
Councilwoman Beth Haney said she attended a business meeting to discuss businesses in Yorba Linda and visited Congresswoman Young Kim's Washington D.C. office.
Councilman Rodriguez spoke about his role as a voting member of the South Coast Air Quality Management District Board and provided an update on their last meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Tara Campbell spoke briefly about the closure of some Regal Cinema locations and shared with the community that Council and staff are continuously exercising due diligence when meeting with business owners to stay informed. She spoke of the City's contract with Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) to recruit and maintain businesses in Yorba Linda and said the City meets with JLL quarterly to stay proactive. Mayor Pro Tem Campbell concluded by announcing that last weekend was the Miss Placentia & Miss Yorba Linda Scholarship Pageant. The new Miss Yorba Linda is Chloe Adler and Miss Yorba Linda's Outstanding Teen is Ashley Lee.
Mayor Hernandez shared the exciting news that Regal Yorba Linda will remain open at the Town Center. Regal had previously announced the closure of several Southern California locations in the wake of Cineworld's bankruptcy. However, Regal and Zelman Retail Partners reached an agreement to keep the location open. Mayor Hernandez said the digital issue of the spring recreation guide is now available and registration will open Wednesday, February 15th at 10:00 a.m.; he encouraged the community to sign up for classes. He concluded his comments by announcing the long-anticipated West Bastanchury Widening project and said construction begins this month between Casa Loma Avenue and Eureka Avenue. The project will take a year to complete and cautioned drivers to prepare for traffic control measures throughout the construction zone. He urged the community to visit the City website for updates.
Mayor Hernandez asked City Manager Pulone to provide an update on the February 2nd Commission appointments. City Manager Pulone said the appointments include: Parks and Recreation Commission - Jess Battaglia (serving the remainder of a vacated term ending December 31, 2024), Doug Dickerson, Erin Hamilton, Rachel McLure; and Traffic Commission - Matthew Cugini, Dennis Equitz, Michael Rothans.
OTHER BUSINESS
12. RESOLUTION DECLARING SUPPORT OF THE IRANIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY & CONDEMNING THE VIOLENCE PERPETRATED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF IRAN AGAINST ITS PEOPLE (HERNANDEZ, CAMPBELL)
1. Res In Support of Iranian-American Community (Hernandez,Campbell).pdf Mayor Hernandez said many cities in the County are showing their support to the Iranian-American community by adopting a resolution condemning the violence in Iran.
The following individuals spoke of their personal struggles in Iran, and the lack for basic human rights: Henny Abraham, Farnour Kazemi, Pezhman Ghiassi, Bayanen Nikpour, Tannaz Razzaghi, Niusha and Dariush Morid.
Mayor Hernandez thanked all of the speakers for sharing their stories. Council spoke about the conditions in Iran and the bravery of all those who have fled to live free in America.
Moved by
Hernandez
Seconded by
Campbell
It is recommended that the City Council approve a resolution in support of the Iranian-American community and condemning the violence perpetrated by the government of Iran against its people.
AYES (5)
Rodriguez, Hernandez, Haney, Campbell, and Lim
CARRIED (5 to 0)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting in honor of Josephine (Jo) Baca at 7:42 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting on February 21, 2023.