Council Meeting - December 19, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency convened at 6:00 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) (3 Cases)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (3 cases)
Name of Case: Rudy Lopez vs. City of Yorba Linda
Case Number: 30-2021-01214912-CU-PO-CJC, Superior Court, County of Orange Name of Case: Sophia Fitkowski vs. City of Yorba Linda Case Number: CIV SB 2320907, Superior Court, County of San Bernardino Name of Case: Millan v. City of Yorba Linda
Case Number: 30-2017-00964412-CU-OE-CJC
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into Closed Session at 6:01 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
Councilman Gene Hernandez
INVOCATION
Chaplain John Siu, Orange County Sheriff's Department
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd Litfin said there was no reportable action.
INTRODUCTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION OF CAPTAIN JOSES WALEHWA
Mayor Tara Campbell recognized Yorba Linda Police Services Captain Joses Walehwa for serving the City as Captain since December 2021 and wished him luck with his next endeavor. Linette Choi, representative from the office of Congresswoman Young Kim also presented Captain Walehwa with a recognition honoring his service to the community.
Captain Walehwa expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve Yorba Linda the last two years. He thanked staff and residents for the support.
Mayor Campbell wished Captain Walehwa the best of luck and announced that Council selected Captain De Anne Wigginton to serve the community in this role and spoke briefly of her background.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR OR ITEMS NOT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA Henry Trivedi, Kerrigan Ranch HOA Vice President, said he wanted to personally thank Captain Walehwa. He said upon meeting the Captain, he quickly realized he had a friend in law enforcement who was always supportive and helped his neighborhood create a Neighborhood Watch Program.
Asuam Dada, Yorba Linda Islamic Center, also expressed his gratitude to Captain Walehwa. He said that the Center has always felt safe under his watch and guidance. On behalf of the Islamic Center, he thanked him for his service and wished him luck in his future endeavors.
Shivinderjit Singh
, Planning Commissioner, spoke of his personal experience with Yorba Linda Police Services Vacation Home Check program and thanked Captain Walehwa for ensuring his home and neighborhood were safe while away. He said deputies have always been helpful and even assisted him in determining where to best place safety cameras around his home. He expressed gratitude for all of their help and support.
Trudi DesRoches, Yorba Linda Water District President, also expressed her gratitude for his service and wished Captain Walehwa the best in his new role. She continued her comments by providing an update on construction projects that the District currently has in the City, primarily the waterline upgrade along Imperial Highway.
Anthony Johnson, Traffic Commissioner, echoed the comments made by others and expressed his appreciation for everything Captain Walehwa has done for the City. Commissioner Johnson spoke of Captain Walehwa's efforts to decrease DUI's in the City over the last year.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Campbell stated that Councilman Hernandez will abstain from Consent Calendar Item 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
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 – DECEMBER 19, 2023
1. AP Check Register 12-19-23 - CC-FIN-23-053.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AP Check Register 12-19-23.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the accounts payable check register dated December 19, 2023, in the amount of $1,158,773.59.
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 5, 2023 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Dec05_2023 - English.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of the December 5, 2023 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting.
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 12, 2023 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC SPC_Dec12_2023 - English.pdf It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of the December 12, 2023 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint special meeting.
5. ANNUAL MEETING AND CONFIRMATION OF OFFICERS FOR THE MUNICIPAL FINANCING AUTHORITY
1. Annual Mtg Conf. of Officers For MFA - CC-FIN-23-052.pdf It is recommended that the City Council acting as the Board of Directors of the Yorba Linda Municipal Financing Authority confirm and appoint the officers of the Authority as follows:
City Position
Office of the Authority
Mayor
Chair
Mayor Pro Tem
Vice Chair
City Manager
Executive Director
City Clerk
Secretary
Finance Director
Treasurer
6. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) CITYWIDE TRANSITION PLAN ADOPTION
1. ADA Transition Plan Adoption - CC-PW-23-064.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - ADA Transition Plan Executive Summary .pdf
3. Attachment 2 - ADA Self-Evaluation Report .pdf
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Citywide Transition Plan.
7. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2023-5872 ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FOR EQUESTRIAN TRAIL PURPOSES, ACCEPT IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROVE RELEASE OF SURETY BONDS FOR TRACT 16595 – ESTANCIA (TOLL BROTHERS)
1. Release of Bonds for Tract 16595_Estancia (Toll Brothers) - CC-PW-23-066.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map (1).pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Resolution No. 2023-5872 Estancia Easement.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Tract 16595 Final Map.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Adopt Resolution 2023-5872 accepting the dedication of an easement for equestrian trail purposes designated as easement “A” on Tract Map. No. 16595 in the City of Yorba Linda; and It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Clerk to: 2.) Accept On-site Improvements on Tract 16595, release ninety percent (90%) of the Faithful Performance and Labor & Materials On-site Improvements Bonds; and retain 10 percent of the original amount for a one-year warranty period; and 3.) Release one hundred percent (100%) of the Monumentation Bond; and 4.) Release, in one year (December 19, 2024), if no liens have been filed, the remaining ten percent (10%) of the On-site Improvements Bonds; and 5.) Accept Trail Easement as Public Improvements.
8. REDUCTION OF SURETY BONDS, TRACTS 16208, 17653, 17654 – ENCLAVE (TOLL BROTHERS)
1. Reduction of Bonds for Tracts 16208, 17653, 17654 Enclave (Toll Brothers) - CC-PW-23-065.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Bond Index Map.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Clerk to: 1.) Accept Improvements on Tracts 16208, 17653, and 17654, release 90 percent of the Public Improvement Performance and Labor and Material Bonds, and retain 10 percent of the original amount for a one-year warranty period; and 2.) Accept Grading Improvements on Tract 17654, release 90 percent of the Grading Bond, and retain 10 percent of the original amount for a one-year warranty period; and 3.) Reduce the Subdivision Monumentation Bonds by 75 percent of the original amount for Tracts 16208, 17653, 17654; and 4.) Release, in one year (December 19, 2024), if no liens have been filed, the remaining 10 percent of the Performance and Labor and Material Bonds as noted above; and It is further recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to: 5.) Release in entirety, the remaining balance (25 percent) of the Subdivision Monumentation Bonds for Tracts 16208, 17653, 17654 upon approval and recordation by the County of Orange.
9. FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT
1. FY 2022-23 Measure M2 Expenditure Report - CC-FIN-23-051.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2023-5871.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - M2 Expenditure Report.pdf
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2023-5871 approving the Measure M2 Expenditure Report for FY 22-23 and authorizing it for submission to the Orange County Transportation Authority.
10. REPORTS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR LAST MEETING
1. Planning Comm. Recap 12-13-23.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-23-065.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Reports from CC Organizations.pdf
3. Green Sheet - 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, Councilman Carlos Rodriguez and Councilman Hernandez wished everyone a Merry Christmas and blessed New Year.
Councilwoman Janice Lim wished her colleagues happy Holidays and also wished the community a Merry Christmas and New Year. She said over the last few weeks, Council has attended several events and thanked all of the organizations that have taken the time to organize them for the community. She said she recently attended a Ride Along with the Orange County Sheriff's Department and introduced her new intern.
Mayor Pro Tem Beth Haney announced that TCA has done several significant recent projects and asked the community to visit www.thetollroads.com for details. She said they completed an open market bond buyback to take advantage of the pricing that resulted in 150 million dollars in interest savings, and she said the organization also completed early bond paydowns which resulted in a debt reduction of over a billion dollars since 2019. She spoke about channelizers that were installed on the
241/91 Express Highway Connector and provided an update on Orange County Waste and Recycling. Mayor Pro Tem Haney said the organization will be transitioning to smart landfills in 2024 and concluded her comments by saying she attended the Hanukkah celebration at Chabad Beth Meir HaCohen.
Mayor Campbell thanked all the community members who contributed to the Orange County Fire Authority and Reserve Firefighters Parade and Food Drive, she also spoke of the East Lake Boat Prade. Mayor Campbell invited the community to Holidays on the Paseo tomorrow night, rain or shine at the Yorba Linda Public Library and Cultural Arts Center at 5:30 p.m. She announced the Holiday Lights Map that will guide residents in the right direction towards Yorba Linda’s best and brightest displays can be found on the City’s website. These homes all submitted for the City’s holiday decorating contest, and winners will be announced tomorrow on social media.
12. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES AND COMMITTEES
1. Appointments to Orgs, Agencies, and Comm. - CC-ADM-23-066.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Mayor's Recommendations 2024.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - 2023 Appointments.pdf
The following list depicts each Councilmembers assignment to the Organizations, Agencies, and Committees for 2024.
AGENCY/COMMITTEE
DELEGATE
ALTERNATE
ACC-OC
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Bridges at Kraemer Place Community Advisory Board
Campbell
N/A
Finance Committee
Haney
Rodriguez
N/A
Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency
Haney
Campbell
League of California Cities - OC Division
Hernandez
N/A
Orange County City Selection Committee
Mayor
N/A
Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG)
Hernandez
N/A
Orange County Fire Authority
Hernandez
N/A
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District
Huang
2-Year Term Exp. 1/2025
N/A
Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District
Campbell
Rodriguez
Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency
Lim
Campbell
Southern California Association of Governments
Hernandez
Rodriguez
Trauma Intervention Program
Lim
Haney
Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce
Campbell
Haney
Yorba Linda Water District
Hernandez
Lim
YLWD/CC Joint Advisory Committee
Hernandez
Lim
N/A
Moved by
Haney
Seconded by
Lim
It is recommended that Council vote on the appointments to various organizations, agencies and committees as per the Mayor’s recommendations.
AYES (5)
Rodriguez, Hernandez, Haney, Campbell, and Lim
CARRIED (5 to 0)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Campbell adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting on January 16, 2024.