Council Meeting - August 01, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency convened at 5:36 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) (4 Cases)
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into Closed Session at 5:37 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 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Manager Mark Pulone
INVOCATION
Pastor Joshua Holiday, Calvary Chapel of Yorba Linda
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd Litfin said there was no reportable action on the items discussed in Closed Session.
INTRODUCTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION OF UNSUNG HERO DANIEL MOSKALYUK
Mayor Gene Hernandez welcomed the City's latest Unsung Hero, Daniel Moskalyuk to the podium. Mayor Hernandez said that at the age of 11, Daniel began collecting trash while out on walks to ensure the trails look great but also to protect local animals from accidentally ingesting or choking on the plastic. His goal is to preserve the beautiful natural environment in the City. Mayor Hernandez and Council recognized Daniel as the Unsung hero for the month of July.
Daniel spoke about his walks to school and his community service, and thanked Council for the recognition.
CITY WEBSITE REDESIGN LAUNCH
Geoff Spencer, Management Analyst Communications, spoke about the City's website redesign and said this was an effort to make it easier to use and better reflect the community. He shared a PowerPoint overview highlighting the previous design and redesign changes to the City's website. He said staff took website analytics and survey feedback into consideration when creating the new layout and discussed new features.
DROWNING PREVENTION PRESENTATION BY ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), Battalion Chief Marty Driscoll shared a brief Drowning Prevention video. He said their summer safety ad campaign focuses on the ABCs of water safety - A is for Adult Supervision, B is for Barriers, and C is for Classes. He spoke about the water safety tags the OCFA offers the community and encouraged the community to learn CPR and always keep a phone nearby in case of emergencies.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR OR ITEMS NOT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA Trudi Kew DesRoches, Yorba Linda Water District Board Vice President, gave an update on active projects in Yorba Linda to improve water distribution and sewer systems and mentioned their minor impacts during construction.
Ryan Schwartz, resident, Intern for City Councilwoman Janice Lim, said he recently attended a veterans information session hosted by Congresswoman Young Kim. He said the VA from Long Beach provided information on new services they are offering and said the nearest veterans center location for Yorba Linda veterans is in Placentia. These centers provide family counseling at no cost and with no time limitation. He spoke about the PACT Act and said there are three ways to apply for the PACT Act - you can call, email, or visit www.VA.gov/PACT.
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
Haney
Seconded by
Lim
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar.
AYES (5)
Rodriguez, Lim, Hernandez, Haney, and Campbell
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 – AUGUST 1, 2023
1. AP Check Register 8-1-23 - CC-FIN-23-033.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AP Check Register 8-1-23.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the accounts payable check register dated August 1, 2023, in the amount of $4,069,958.52.
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 18, 2023 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Jul18_2023 - English.pdf
2. Green Sheet - Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Jul18_2023 - English.pdf It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of the July 18, 2023 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting.
4. PROPOSITION 68 DEED RESTRICTION FOR VISTA DEL VERDE PARK
1. Prop 68 Deed Restriction for Vista Del Verde Park - CC-PR-23-015.pdf
2. Attachment A - Deed.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to file a deed restriction for Vista Del Verde Park (Attachment A), which is a condition of the Proposition 68 grant.
5. CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR HOUSING POLICY RELATED COMMUNITY SURVEY SERVICES WITH FM3 RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC.
1. Housing Policy Survey Consulting Services FM3 - CC-CD-23-015.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Consulting Services Agmt.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Exhibit A FM3 Research Associates Inc.pdf It is recommended that the City Council approve the attached Consultant Services Agreement with FM3 Research Associates, Inc. (FM3) for community survey and research assistance related to the 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element.
6. DENIAL OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES – HABASHI, MANARD AND MCCORMICK
1. Denial of Claims - Habashi, Manard, McCormick - CC-ADM-23-036.pdf It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda deny the claims for damages by Michael Habashi, Valrie Manard, and Cari McCormick.
7. REPORTS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR LAST MEETING
1. Planning Comm. Recap 7-26-23.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
8. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY REPORTS
1. Committee and Agency Reports - CC-ADM-23-035.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 provide a report.
Councilwoman Beth Haney said she attended the VA meeting alongside Ryan Schwartz.
Councilwoman Lim said National Night Out is tomorrow, Wednesday, August 2nd 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Yorba Linda Community Center.
Councilman Carlos Rodriguez said the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce did an outstanding job on the Taste of Yorba Linda. He also commended the Library for its efficient and customer-friendly passport services.
Mayor Pro Tem Tara Campbell echoed the comments about the Taste of Yorba Linda. She announced that Clydes Hot Chicken will be opening at the Town Center on Thursday, August 3rd.
Mayor Hernandez announced the upcoming National Night Out, tomorrow at the Yorba Linda Community Center at 6:00 p.m. He said this is a great opportunity to meet your local law enforcement, see lots of great displays of police vehicles, special units, a K9 demonstration, and even a helicopter. Mayor Hernandez also spoke of the Concerts in the Park series, and this Sunday's band will be 4 Alarm Band which plays Popular hits from the 90s to the present, and the following Sunday will be The OC3 bringing you classic rock hits. The final Sunday concert will be held on August 20th with The Reflexx playing 80s favorites. He said the concerts start at 5:30 p.m. at Hurless Barton Park. Mayor Hernandez concluded by stating that the City is accepting nominations for this year’s Citizen of the Year and encouraged residents to visit the City's website to learn more about the program, view past recipients, and to access the nomination form. Nominations are due by September 8, 2023.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
9. WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS COMMUNITY OUTREACH
1. Know Your Way Yorba Linda - CC-ADM-23-037.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Know Your Way PowerPoint.pdf
Chris Peña, Emergency Management Coordinator, shared a PowerPoint presentation on the item. He said the City, in partnership with the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) and Orange County Fire Authority, has a comprehensive evacuation strategy to help residents with a quick and safe evacuation in case of an approaching wildfire or other emergency events. He spoke of the OCFA Ready, Set, Go!, the County's AlertOC and the City's CERT programs. Chief of Police Services Joses Walehwa discussed resources offered by the OCSD before and during a disaster. He urged the community to attend their upcoming community meeting to be informed and ask questions. Emergency Management Coordinator Peña said animals have also been taken into consideration in designing this plan and shared the OC Animal Care website www.ocpetinfo.com. He spoke of the Know Your Way zones and evacuation routes, traveling downhill and downwind, and urged families to pre-plan.
Don La Commare, resident, said he spoke with Emergency Management Coordinator Peña, and approves the item. He said he would like to be involved and help with the program in any way he can.
Ellen Grau, resident, thanked Council and staff for this item. She said this has always been a large concern of hers and said she too had a great meeting with Mr. Peña and thanked him for his time. She shared photos of a Fairmont Boulevard parcel near her property that has been a concern of hers during fire season and asked that weed abatement be further addressed. She expressed her appreciation for this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Campbell asked where the meetings will be held, Mr. Peña said he anticipates both meetings being held at the Yorba Linda Community Center. She said she would like to see one of the meetings in the Bryant Ranch area, as a third meeting if necessary. She said she was thankful to hear about the upcoming Equine Emergency Preparedness Clinic and asked for more information. Coordinator Peña said the Clinic will be held in coordination with the Yorba Linda Country Riders and Avid Identification Systems, on Saturday, August 19th which will offer $25 microchip implants among other emergency equine resources at the Phillip S. Paxton Equestrian Center from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Campbell also said she would like to see the Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District involved in these community meetings as schools are an important consideration during evacuations.
Moved by
Campbell
Seconded by
Haney
It is recommended that the City Council direct Staff to work with our Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) emergency services partners, and Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD), as well as other strategic stakeholders, to conduct at least two (2) Community Outreach Meetings, with one on the east end of the City, as a third meeting if necessary, to involve our Yorba Linda residents in our collective Wildfire Preparedness Strategies including our new, Know Your Way Yorba Linda, evacuation mapping approach.
AYES (5)
Rodriguez, Lim, Campbell, Haney, and Hernandez
CARRIED (5 to 0)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting on August 15, 2023.