Council Meeting - February 20, 2024
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) (5 Cases)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
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 6:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda.
Before continuing with the meeting, Mayor Tara Campbell swore in newly appointed Councilmember Peggy Huang.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Carlos Rodriguez
INVOCATION
Chaplain John Siu, Orange County Sheriff's Department
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd Litfin said there was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR OR ITEMS NOT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA Pete, resident, expressed his concerns with the City Council vacancy appointment and said there were many qualified applicants who were interviewed.
Richard de Bruijn, resident, welcomed back Councilwoman Huang and said she performed well before and will serve well on Council. He provided an update on the traffic concerns he previously shared at the February 6th Council meeting and thanked Chief of Police De Anne Wigginton for her steadfast efforts.
Ellen Grau, resident, also expressed her concerns with the Council vacancy appointment and said several residents believe that the interview procedures were not fairly applied to all applicants.
Diane Kanne, resident, agreed that she and all vacancy candidates were given the same instructions for their interviews and expressed concerns with how the process was conducted.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilwoman Huang pulled Item No. 2, Accounts Payable Check Register, from the Consent Calendar.
Moved by
Haney
Seconded by
Huang
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar with the removal of Item No. 2 Accounts Payable Check Register.
AYES (5)
Rodriguez, Haney, Campbell, Huang, 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.
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 6, 2024 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Feb06_2024 - English.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of the February 6, 2024 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting.
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 13, 2024 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC SPC_Feb13_2024 - English.pdf It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of the February 13, 2024 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint special meeting.
5. TREASURER’S REPORT – NOVEMBER 2023
1. Treasurers Report - Nov 2023 - CC-FIN-24-005.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Treasurers Report - Nov 2023.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. AWARD OF CONTRACT – SECURITY GUARD SERVICES
1. Contract for Private Patrol Security Guard Services - CC-PR-24-006.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Executive Event Services Agreement.pdf It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Award the contract for Private Patrol Security Guard Services to Executive Event Services (EES) for a not to exceed amount of $125,000. 2.) Authorize the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest said agreement.
7. AUTHORIZATION TO BEGIN PREPARATIONS FOR THE 2024 JULY 4TH FIREWORKS SHOW
1. 2024 July 4th Fireworks Show Authorization - CC-PR-24-005.pdf
2. Attachment A – Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. Agreement.pdf It is recommended that the City Council
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8. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES-RENE A. ZEPEDA
1. Denial of Claim for Damages-Rene A. Zepeda - CC-ADM-24-012.pdf It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda deny the claim for damages filed by Rene A. Zepeda.
9. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AGENCY
1. City Council Appointment to Transportation Corridor Agency - CC-ADM-24-013.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Organizations, Agencies and Committees 2024.pdf It is recommended that the City Council appoint Councilmember Peggy Huang as Alternate representative to the Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA), as per the Mayor’s recommendation.
10. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY REPORTS
1. Committee and Agency Reports - CC-ADM-24-011.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Reports from CC Organizations.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
2. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK REGISTER – FEBRUARY 20, 2024
1. AP Check Register 2-20-2024 - CC-FIN-24-006.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AP Check Register 2-20-24.pdf
Councilwoman Huang inquired about the OC Animal Control $41,413.12 listed on the Accounts Payable Check Register and the frequency of that payment amount. She also asked about the $1,355.89 in Vandalism Repairs and asked if staff has worked with the Orange County Sheriff's Department to see if those damages have been investigated. Councilwoman Huang concluded her comments by discussing the annual dues payment to the League of California Cities. She said the League's leadership has been very pro-housing and against local control and would like staff to evaluate if this membership should continue.
Moved by
Huang
Seconded by
Lim
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the accounts payable check register dated February 20, 2024, in the amount of $2,182,566.36.
AYES (5)
Rodriguez, Haney, Campbell, Huang, and Lim
CARRIED (5 to 0)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT/MAYOR’S REPORT/MATTERS PRESENTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS/OTHER AGENCY REPORTS WAS TAKEN AFTER THE CONSENT CALENDAR BUT PRESENTED IN ITS RESPECTIVE PLACE ON THE AGENDA.
PUBLIC HEARING
11. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING WEED ABATEMENT ASSESSMENT OF LIENS
1. Weed Abatement Assessment of Liens PH - CC-CD-24-003.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2024-5874.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Resolution Exhibit A.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Contractor Invoice for Abatement.pdf
a. Open Public Hearing - Mayor Campbell opened the public hearing. b. Staff Report
Community Development Director David Brantley provided a brief staff report and said each year, the City implements a Weed Abatement Program to minimize hazardous fire conditions within the City. A total of 1,204 initial Weed Abatement notices were mailed on March 16, 2023 and by August 15, 2023, five parcels remained non-compliant. Director Brantley said staff followed up with these property owners and as of December 1, 2023, there remained one non-compliant, private parcel. The next step is to levy the property for the amount of the abatement of the nuisance conditions. He shared a PowerPoint presentation with before and after photos of the unaddressed property at APN 343-641-01. c. Take Testimony
None.
d. Close Public Hearing - Mayor Campbell closed the public hearing. e. Make Determination
Moved by
Rodriguez
Seconded by
Huang
It is recommended that the City Council conduct a public hearing, and following the closure of the hearing, adopt Resolution No. 2024-5874 confirming the attached report regarding the costs of abatement of weeds, rubbish, refuse and dirt on or in front of certain property in the City and impose special assessments as liens on said property.
AYES (5)
Rodriguez, Haney, Campbell, Huang, and Lim
CARRIED (5 to 0)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT/MAYOR’S REPORT/MATTERS PRESENTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS/ OTHER AGENCY REPORTS City Manager Mark Pulone said the City anticipates having a measure on the November ballot and the City will be bringing forward contracts to ensure that residents are well-educated on the matter and help with outreach.
Councilwoman Janice Lim attended the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum on President's Day and said they had a great outreach program with over 500 attendees. She introduced her new intern, Lauren Lee, who is a Junior at El Dorado High School.
Councilwoman Huang thanked Council for the opportunity to serve with them.
Mayor Campbell thanked Captain Wigginton for hosting “Coffee With a Cop” last Thursday at the new Made Coffee in Yorba Linda. She said several residents attended and she thanked Made Coffee for hosting the event. Mayor Campbell announced the upcoming Community Emergency Response Team Training (CERT) that will commence in March 2024 and urged residents to participate and learn disaster preparedness and basic disaster response skills. She said there are five classes, with the first class starting on March 5th at 5:30pm at the Yorba Linda Community Center, and the last class on March 19th. Registration information can be found on the City’s website, under Latest News. Mayor Campbell congratulated the new Miss Yorba Linda, Paulina Dole, and Miss Yorba Linda Outstanding Teen, Kaylyn Mills. She concluded her comments by stating that she has been working with Chris Pena to schedule a community meeting with the Insurance Commissioner’s office, the tentative date is planned for Wednesday, March 27th at 6:00pm. More information will be provided once details are finalized.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
12. DIRECTION ON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION VACANCY
1. Direction on Parks and Rec Commission Vacancy - CC-ADM-24-010.pdf City Manager Pulone said Parks and Recreation Commissioner Tim Garvey resigned his seat on the Parks and Recreation Commission effective January 18th. He discussed the proposed schedule for appointment and recruitment process.
Moved by
Haney
Seconded by
Lim
It is recommended that the City Council initiate the filling of the Parks and Recreation Commission vacancy by appointment, approve the proposed schedule for appointment, and proceed with the advertisement to fill the vacancy.
AYES (5)
Rodriguez, Haney, Campbell, Huang, and Lim
CARRIED (5 to 0)
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NO. 11 WAS TAKEN AT THIS TIME BUT PRESENTED IN ITS RESPECTIVE PLACE ON THE AGENDA.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Campbell adjourned the meeting in honor of Redondo Beach, Mayor Bill Brand and Councilwoman Lim adjourned in honor of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District Former Principal Dr. Debbie Silverman at 7:08 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting on March 5, 2024.