Council Meeting - November 07, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency convened at 5:30 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) (6 Cases)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (1 case)
Name of Case: Rudy Lopez vs. City of Yorba Linda
Case Number: 30-2021-01214912-CU-PO-CJC, Superior Court, County of Orange
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (1 case)
Name of Case: Sophia Fitkowski vs. City of Yorba Linda
Case Number: CIV SB 2320907, Superior Court, County of San Bernardino
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into Closed Session at 5:31 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
Chief of Police Services Joses Walehwa
INVOCATION
Deacon Denis Zaun, St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd Litfin said there was no reportable action on the items discussed in Closed Session.
INTRODUCTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION OF YORBA LINDA VETERANS
Mayor Gene Hernandez spoke about the upcoming Veterans Day holiday and the importance of honoring those who sacrifice so much for serving our country. Staff displayed a PowerPoint presentation honoring local veterans and Mayor Hernandez and Council recognized Yorba Linda veterans in attendance for their service and bravery.
RECOGNITION OF MIKE ANDERSEN LIFE AND LEGACY
Next, Mayor Hernandez recognized the life of Michael Anderson and his legacy. He said Mike tragically passed away on October 3rd at the age of 40 and dedicated his life to giving back to his community and those in need. Mike was the owner of Veteran Air, and as seen during the veterans recognition, also served our country as a US Army Veteran who fought during the Gulf War. Mike's wife Jessica Andersen and six children, Travis, Elias, Landon, Mason, Liam and Harper were in attendance to receive the In Memoriam as a tribute to his memory.
RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL NURSE PRACTITIONER WEEK
Mayor Hernandez invited Nurse Practitioners Theresa Ullrich and Dr. Jill Olmstead to the podium and presented them with a proclamation declaring November 12 - 18, 2023 as National Nurse Practitioner's Week.
Ms. Ullrich and Dr. Olmstead thanked Council for recognizing the importance of nurse practitioners and expressed appreciation for the continued support.
CHAMBER'S QUARTERLY UPDATE AND COUNCIL RECOGNITION OF THE BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Susan Wan-Ross shared a PowerPoint of the Chamber’s Quarterly Update which included an overview of their 3 C's, Board of Directors, and events such as the Economic Forecast, Taste of Yorba Linda, Lunch Mobs and Fall Job Fair. She said currently the Chamber is at 306 members with retention of 89.4%. She spoke about their bi-monthly e-Waste Recycling events and said proceeds go towards scholarships for graduating high school seniors. She shared photos of recent events and said they had 20 hiring businesses at their recent job fair which led to quite a few hires.
Mayor Hernandez recognized the July - September Businesses of the Month as The Weller Group at KW Realty, MAC Speed and Custom, and High Roller Rentals and presented their respective representatives: Mike Weller, Eric Minor and Greg LaPorte with a certificate of recognition. They also received certificates from the offices of Congresswoman Young Kim, Senator Kelly Seyarto, Assemblyman Phillip Chen, and Supervisor Don Wagner.
RECOGNITION OF WORLD PANCREATIC CANCER DAY
For the next recognition, Mayor Hernandez invited Gary Sakamoto, Volunteer for the Orange County Affiliate for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to the podium and presented him with a proclamation declaring November 16, 2023 as World Pancreatic Cancer Day in Yorba Linda.
Mr. Sakamoto provided statistics on pancreatic cancer and thanked Council for helping to build awareness.
ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT UPDATE
Orange County Water District Director Roger C. Yoh provided an update on local water supply. He shared a PowerPoint presentation and spoke of their groundwater replenishment system (GWRS), Stormwater Capture and Forecast Informed Reservoir Operations (FIRO). He also talked about Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and the steps they are taking for effective treatment options and the costs associated with PFAS impacts on the Orange County Water District. He concluded his comments by discussing a recent 2021-22 Orange County Grand Jury report which recommended consolidating the Orange County Water District and the Municipal Water District of Orange County. He said they have requested the Local Agency Formation Committee to to study how this could be accomplished.
Mayor Hernandez invited Yorba Linda Water District Director Tom Lindsey to the podium who shared a few PowerPoint slides on Capital Improvement Projects including the Hidden Hills Booster Pump Station (BPs) project, Timber Ridge BPS, Imperial Highway Waterline Improvements Project, Camino De Bryant Waterline Replacement Project Phase 1 and the Main Street Sewer Replacement.
Next, Mayor Hernandez invited Orange County Mosquito Vector Control District Representative Peggy Huang to the podium who shared a few slides about mosquitoes. She said that currently there are three types in Southern California, two of which are found in Orange County, those are Yellow Fever Mosquito, Asian Tiger Mosquito, and Australian Backyard Mosquito. She updated the community on measures that can be taken to reduce risk and mosquitos around their home.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR OR ITEMS NOT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA Steve Schofro, Product and Regulatory Research, spoke about lithium awareness and the problems lithium can cause.
Tom Costanzo, resident, spoke about landscape projects in his area and said he never sees project managers onsite to ensure work is getting done correctly.
Ron Schurter, resident, spoke about the upcoming L1B Proposition 218 vote and proposed assessment increases. He concluded by thanking Yorba Linda Police Services for the increased patrolling near stop signs, including at Camino De Bryant and Brush Canyon Drive, and issuing traffic tickets to drivers who fail to stop properly.
Peter Meng, resident, spoke about fire hazards due to overgrown vegetation.
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 – NOVEMBER 7, 2023
1. AP Check Register 11-7-2023 - CC-FIN-23-043.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AP Check Register 11-7-2023.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the accounts payable check register dated November 7, 2023, in the amount of $1,769,411.83.
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 17, 2023 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Oct17_2023 - English.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of the October 17, 2023 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting.
4. LOCAL PARK DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES (MITIGATION FEE ACT) FY 2022 - 2023
1. Local Park Development Impact Fees (Mitigation Fee Act) FY 22-23 - CC-PR-23-018.pdf
2. Attachment A - The Annual Report on Local Park Development Impact Fees (Mitigation Fee Act).pdf It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Annual Report on Local Park Development Impact Fees (Mitigation Fee Act), included as Attachment A, for the period ending June 30, 2023.
5. APPROVE A MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH PROSMART MOBILE DETAILING & CAR WASH FOR ANNUAL FLEET CAR WASHING SERVICES
1. Approve an Agreement with ProSmart for Mobile Fleet Washing Services - CC-PW-23-057.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - ProSmart Mobil Fleet Detailing and Car Wash (Agreement).pdf It is recommended that the City Council: 1) Approve the proposed multi-year Fleet Washing Services Agreement with Adan Silva dba ProSmart Mobile Detailing & Car Wash with the total maximum amount of $78,819 (or approximately $ 21,996.00 annually) for a three-year seven-month initial term, and reject all other bids; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of Council and approve up to a one-year renewal including any consumer price index-based unit cost increases as provided for within the agreement.
6. APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF YORBA LINDA AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR YORBA LINDA BOULEVARD/WEIR CANYON ROAD REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT (TC231003)
1. Caltrans Coop for YLB-Weir RTSSP - CC-PW-23-060.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans.pdf It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the Cooperative Agreement between City of Yorba Linda and the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Yorba Linda Boulevard/Weir Canyon Road Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (TC231003).
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-5867 APPROVING THE MAIN STREET AND ARROYO WAY TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES
1. Main Street and Arroyo Way Temp Closures - CC-PW-23-059.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2023-5867.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council: 1) Approve the request to temporarily close Main Street from just north of the Yorba Linda Town Center entrance to Lemon Drive, and Arroyo Way from Main Street to School Street; and 2) Authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to approve future street closure requests with the same closure limits, unless substantial changes have warranted that this request be brought back for review again.
8. DENIAL OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES-WALKER, CAMPOS AND JO
1. Denial of Claim for Damages-Walker, Campos, Jo - CC-ADM-23-053.pdf It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda deny the claims for damages filed by Dennis Walker, Dennis Campos and Lori Jo.
9. REPORTS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR LAST MEETING
1. Planning Comm. Recap 10-25-23.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY REPORTS
1. Committee and Agency Reports - CC-ADM-23-054.pdf
2. Committee and Agency Reports.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 informed Mr. Costanzo that he would be happy to talk to him about his landscape maintenance concerns. He responded to Mr. Schurter and informed him of the Prop 218 process and the petition that residents signed in order to move forward with the ballot process. He said it will be up to the local community to decide whether or not the proposed assessment moves forward. He concluded by thanking Mr. Meng for his comments and said staff previously responded in writing.
Councilwoman Beth Haney congratulated Mayor Hernandez on a terrific State of the City Address and wished him a happy belated birthday.
Councilwoman Janice Lim said staff and OCFA did a wonderful job with the Wild Fire Preparedness meeting on October 26th. She concluded her comments by reminding residents of the Senior Grocery Program offered the first and third Thursday of the month from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at the Yorba Linda Community Center.
Councilman Carlos Rodriguez said he continues to represent the City on the South Coast Air Quality Management District's Governing Board (SCAQMD) and said they approved Rule 1110.3 involving linear generators at their last meeting. He said the number of emissions created by these generators is a fraction of the internal combustion engines being replaced. He said they passed their usage in the basin and said he looks forward to talking to the water districts about their use. The Board also recently approved a contract with the University of Riverside as part of the California Energy Commission Grant to create a blueprint of how to plan, build and deploy the necessary charging and fueling infrastructure for medium and heavy-duty 0 emission trucks. He concluded by discussing the importance of clean air and announced that he was recently reappointed to the SCAQMD Board.
Mayor Pro Tem Tara Campbell announced the upcoming Public Safety meeting next Tuesday, November 14th at the Cultural Arts Center and encouraged the community to attend. She thanked the Yorba Linda Sunrise Rotary for hosting a First Responders Appreciation Lunch on Saturday, and shared that the Woman's Club hosted another incredible Craft Fair and thanked staff for addressing their needs during the event. Mayor Pro Tem Campbell attended Shinnyo-En USA's open house and concluded by encouraging residents to watch First Time Fixer to see two residents refurbish a local home on the show.
Mayor Hernandez announced that the State of the City video is now available on the City's website. He said the event is hosted every year at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library, and it provides an opportunity to highlight important City efforts, achievements, and plans for the future. Mayor Hernandez invited everyone to visit the City’s website to watch the highlight film and his address. He said another tradition connected to the State of the City is the recognition of a Citizen of the Year, and shared that this year's recognition went to Frank Stefano. Mayor Hernandez spoke of Mr. Stefano's many contributions to the community and thanked him once again for his dedication to service.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m. in memory of Dr. Jerry Emery, founding member of the Yorba Linda Heritage Museum and Historical Society, who passed away on October 4th, and Mayor Pro Tem Campbell adjourned the meeting in honor of her grandmother, Cynthia Flemming, to the next regularly scheduled City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting on November 21, 2023.