Council Meeting - February 06, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency convened at 5:34 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 – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, INITIATION OF LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (1 Case)
C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Pulone
Employee Organizations: Yorba Linda Chapter of the Orange County Employees Association; Yorba Linda Mid-Management Association; and non-represented Management Employees
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into Closed Session at 5:35 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 Janice Lim
INVOCATION
Pastor Kenneth C. Curry, Jr., Friendship Baptist Church
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd Litfin said there was no reportable action.
INTRODUCTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
INTRODUCTION OF TAMARA MARTIN, RICHARD NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM DIRECTOR Mayor Tara Campbell invited Tamara Martin to the podium and presented her as the new Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum Director.
Ms. Martin expressed her excitement for her new role and spoke briefly of her background. She thanked Council and the community for their support and announced a few upcoming events, including February 12th, First National Archives Book Talk, March, 14th Opening of New Exhibit - Portraits of Courage, and March 15th, Women's History Symposium.
PRESENTATION ON CITY OF HOPE ORANGE COUNTY
Julia Arora, Director of Strategic Services with the City of Hope Orange County shared a PowerPoint presentation on the hospital's services. She talked about their mission and said City of Hope is one of the largest cancer health systems in the world. Ms. Arora spoke about their history, locations and services and completed her comments by inviting Council to tour the City of Hope location in Irvine.
Council thanked Ms. Arora for the presentation and expressed their appreciation for the work the City of Hope does for the County and its residents.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF MEMBER RYAN CASTANEDA, MAINTENANCE WORKER I City Manager Mark Pulone introduced the City's new staff member Ryan Castaneda, Maintenance Worker I, and shared a brief overview of his career background.
Council welcomed him to the Yorba Linda team.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR OR ITEMS NOT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA Richard de Bruijn, resident, shared concerns from friends and residents regarding speeding on Bastanchury Road. He also expressed concerns with the impacted parking and congestion at the Valley View Shopping Center since the opening of the Target store. He said Target employees continue parking at neighboring businesses rather than behind the store. Mr. de Bruijn concluded by expressing safety concerns and questioned if there is enough patrolling to deal with the recent increases in theft to ensure safety and security throughout the City.
Karen Kruger, resident, spoke about the Council vacancy and said she would like to see Mr. de Bruijn appointed to the seat. She spoke about his involvement in the Housing Element Resident Working Group and his regular attendance at Council meetings. She said she does not believe the position should be given to anyone who is planning to run for City Council in the upcoming election, however, if that is the direction Council decides to take, she believes Commissioner Shivinder Singh should be appointed to the vacancy.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by
Haney
Seconded by
Lim
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar.
AYES (4)
Rodriguez, Haney, Campbell, and Lim
CARRIED (4 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 6, 2024
1. AP Check Register 2-6-24 - CC-FIN-24-003.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AP Check Register 2-6-24.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the accounts payable check register dated February 6, 2024, in the amount of $2,696,674.23.
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 16, 2024 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Jan16_2024 - English.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of the January 16, 2024 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting.
4. APPROVE A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE ALTERNATIVE SIGNAL COMMUNICATION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
1. OCTA Coop Agmt Alternative Traffic Signal Comm. Demonstration - CC-PW-24-002.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Cooperative Agreement.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Approve a cooperative agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority for the Alternative Signal Communication Demonstration Project; and 2.) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement and approve any potential future amendments or change orders as provided for within this agreement on behalf of Council.
5. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2-YMCA OF ORANGE COUNTY- SWIM LESSON INSTRUCTION AND LIFEGUARDING SERVICES
1. Amend No. 2 - YMCA Swim Lesson Instruction Lifeguard Services - CC-PR-24-004.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - YMCA Professional Services Agreement 3-17-22.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Amendment No. 2.pdf
It is recommended that City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to the March 17, 2022, Agreement with YMCA of Orange County in the amount of $125,000 extending services through March 31, 2025.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-5873 CONFIRMING DESIGNATION OF REPRESENTATIVE TO ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
1. Res No. 2024-5873 Designation of OCFA Rep - CC-ADM-24-007.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2024-5873.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2024-5873, confirming the designation of Mayor Pro Tem Beth Haney as the City’s representative to the Orange County Fire Authority’s Board of Directors.
7. EMAIL RETENTION POLICY
1. Email Retention Policy - CC-ADM-24-006.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Email Retention Policy.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council adopt City Council Policy C-19, establishing a citywide Email Retention Policy.
8. EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT WITH EVERGREEN VILLAS LP
1. Amend No. 8 - Affordable Housing Agmt Evergreen Villas LP - CC-CD-24-002.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Amend No. 8 to Evergreen Villas AHA.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - CalOptima Grant Contract.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council acting as the Successor Agency to the former Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency approve the Eighth Amendment to the Affordable Housing Agreement with Evergreen Villas LP, allowing for the use of a $3.1 million grant in the further acquisition of additional condominium units.
9. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OPENGOV, INC.
1. Professional Services Agreement with OpenGov - CC-FIN-24-004.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Master Services Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Order Form Quote.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Statement of Work.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council approve a one-year Master Services Agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for professional services related to its budgeting and planning software already in use by City staff and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
10. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - JOHNSON
1. Denial of Claim for Damages-Kelly Johnson - CC-ADM-24-009.pdf It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda deny the claim for damages filed by Kelly Johnson.
11. REPORTS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR LAST MEETING
1. Planning Comm. Recap 1-24-24.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY REPORTS
1. Committee and Agency Reports - CC-ADM-24-008.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 addressed the remarks made during Public Comment. He said he shares Mr. de Bruijn's concerns regarding those who speed on Bastanchury Road. Captain De Anne Wigginton is well aware of the concerns and will remind deputies to stay vigilant. Concerning the Valley View Shopping Center, he said staff has looked at the traffic signal timing and assured Mr. de Bruijn that staff has adjusted the timing as best they can but will see if there are further improvements that can be made. In regards to employees parking in the front of stores rather than the back, he said the City always encourages merchants to ask their employees to park in the back to reserve parking for shoppers. He said Ms. Kreuger mentioned the Council vacancy and shared that next Tuesday night Council will conduct the interviews for all 19 applicants interested in the vacancy. Mr. Pulone concluded his comments by providing an update on the Housing Element and said the City has reached a critical milestone as the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has approved the identified plan for sites to increase zoning. The zoning changes that the City is proposing were identified with the assistance of the Resident Working Group in 2023 and will ultimately be on the November 2024 ballot. He stressed that the Resident Working Group was vital in the process and urged the community to continue to visit www.yllocalcontrol.com for further updates on the Housing Element.
Councilwoman Lim said the Young Civic Leaders Academy will begin soon and urged local high school students to consider the program. She announced upcoming events including President's Day at the Nixon Library on February 19th, Choc Children's Foundation Littlest Angel Pursenally Yours on April 20th. Also on April 20th from 9:00 a.m. - noon, she along with Congresswoman Young Kim and Calvary Chapel East Anaheim will be hosting a
Stop Human Trafficking Seminar, and lastly, Love Yorba Linda will be on April 27th.
Mayor Campbell said the first Coffee With a Cop event this year, is on Thursday, February 15, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the new Made Coffee, located in the Packing House Center. She announced the latest exhibition “Art Through the Eras: Art Inspired by History,” available now through February 29, presented by the Yorba Linda Cultural Arts Center along the south side of the Arts Center. Mayor Campbell concluded her comments by sharing that the Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications through April 1, 2024, for the 2024-2025 Military Banner Program. She also shared that the City has a new GIS map on the website, allowing the community to access the military personnel’s name and banner location.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Campbell adjourned the meeting in honor of Mark Schwing, former Council Member, at 7:03 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting on February 20, 2024.