Council Meeting - March 19, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency convened at 5:31 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) (2 Cases)
B. 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 5:32 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
Deacon Denis Zaun, St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd Litfin said there was no reportable action.
INTRODUCTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
INTRODUCTION OF INCOMING BOARD PRESIDENT BOB JONES, 11TH MEU ADOPTION COMMITTEE Mayor Tara Campbell invited Linda Queen to the podium and recognized her for serving as Board President for the Yorba Linda 11th MEU Adoption Committee for the last three years. Ms. Queen also received recognitions from the offices of Congresswoman Young Kim, Senator Kelly Seyarto, Assemblyman Philip Chen and Supervisor Don Wagner, from his representative Pat Buttress.
Next, Mayor Campbell invited Deployment Readiness Coordinator Kyp Hughes to the podium to introduce the new 11th MEU Adoption Committee incoming Board President, Bob Jones. Mr. Jones expressed his appreciation for the opportunity and thanked Ms. Queen, the Committee and community for their support.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF MEMBER BRANDON MORENO, PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I City Manager Mark Pulone introduced Brandon Moreno, who recently joined the City as Maintenance Worker I with Public Works. City Manager Pulone said Brandon recently worked for the Irvine Park Railroad in a maintenance capacity. He spoke briefly about Brandon's career background and hobbies.
Council welcomed Brandon to the Yorba Linda team.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF MEMBER KEVIN ARANGO, PARKS & RECREATION MAINTENANCE WORKER I Next, City Manager Pulone introduced Parks & Recreation Maintenance Worker I, Kevin Arango to Council who joined from the City of Anaheim. City Manager Pulone shared a brief biography on Kevin and Council welcomed him.
ANNUAL REPORT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES BY CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES CAPTAIN DE ANNE WIGGINTON Chief of Police Services Captain De Anne Wigginton provided a PowerPoint presentation on law enforcement updates for the 2023 year. She spoke about the City's demographics and deployment throughout the City, consisting of herself, Sergeants, Investigators, Deputies, a Crime Prevention Specialist, Investigative Assistant, three Community Service Officers and an Office Specialist. She said calls for service from 2022 and 2023 increased and said response time for the year remained the same at 5 minutes 37 seconds. Captain Wigginton discussed crime, arrest and traffic data for the year. Injury traffic collisions decreased by 28%, non-injury decreased by 25%, while hazardous traffic citations increased by 142% and non-hazardous increased by 155%. Captain Wigginton spoke about significant arrests made, drug arrests, firearm seizures and DUI traffic enforcement. She concluded by highlighting upcoming events, social media safety tips and the outlook for 2024.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR OR ITEMS NOT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA Richard de Bruijn, resident, spoke about affordable housing, building costs and homelessness.
Dave Ramocinski, resident, spoke on Consent Calendar Item No. 12, specifically as it relates to the Planning Commission's approval of Tentative Parcel Map 2021-145 Hardas, directly adjacent to his home. He said when he purchased his home, he was told that area was zoned for 48 homes and spoke about the zoning and land use changes to that area since. He expressed his concerns and said he would like for there to be no further changes unless requested by police and fire for safety.
Aaron Leal, Alzheimer's Orange County, spoke about the importance of dementia awareness and local services. He concluded by inviting Council and the community to their upcoming Annual walk for Alzheimer’s (Walk4ALZ) event this Saturday, March 23rd at the Angel Stadium.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by
Haney
Seconded by
Lim
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar.
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.
2. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK REGISTER – MARCH 19, 2024
1. AP Check Register 3-19-24 - CC-FIN-24-015.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AP Check Register 3-19-24.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the accounts payable check register and wire transfer report dated March 19, 2024, in the amount of $3,399,455.69.
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 5, 2024 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Mar05_2024 - English.pdf
2. Green Sheet - Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Mar05_2024 - English.pdf It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of the March 5, 2024 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting.
4. TREASURER’S REPORT – JANUARY 2024
1. Treasurers Report - Jan 2024 - CC-FIN-24-016.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Treasurers Report - Jan 2024.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.
5. FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT
1. FY 2022-23 ACFR - CC-FIN-24-010 - CC-FIN-24-011.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - ACFR FY 22.23 .pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Management Report and Auditor's Comm. Letter .pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Report on Internal Controls.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the fiscal year 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
6. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2024-5880 INITIATING PROCEEDINGS RELATIVE TO LEVYING ANNUAL STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (LMAD) ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
1. Annual Engineers Report 2024-25 Initiation (LMAD) - CC-PW-24-009.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2024-5880.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt the proposed Resolution No. 2024-5880, initiating proceedings to levy annual assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 for the Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance Assessment District (LMAD), and ordering the Engineer to prepare and file a report in accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code).
7. APPROVAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITIES OF YORBA LINDA, ANAHEIM, PLACENTIA, AND FULLERTON FOR THE YORBA LINDA BOULEVARD / WEIR CANYON ROAD CORRIDOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT
1. YL Blvd Weir Cyn Rd Corr Traffic Signal Sync Agreement - CC-PW-24-010.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Cooperative Agreement.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Approve the Cooperative Agreement among the cities of Yorba Linda, Anaheim, Placentia, and Fullerton for the Yorba Linda Boulevard / Weir Canyon Road Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (TC231003); and 2.) Approve a supplemental budget appropriation in an aggregate amount of $2,465,566.00 with an increase to the Capital Improvement Program Fund (401) budget for Project TC231003; funding will be categorized in amounts of $2,433,262.59 for Miscellaneous Grants Fund (207), and $32,303.41 for the Lighting and Signal Fund (407); and 3.) Authorize the City Manager to sign and execute the Cooperative Agreement and potential future amendments to the agreement on behalf of the City Council.
8. 2023 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
1. Annual Progress Report 2023 - CC-CD-24-007.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report.pdf It is recommended that the City Council approve the General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) for 2023 and authorize staff to send the APR to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in compliance with Government Code Section 65400.
9. ON BILL FINANCING (OBF) FOR THE YORBA LINDA COMMUNITY CENTER AND BLACK GOLD GOLF CLUB HVAC PROJECTS
1. On Bill Financing (OBF) Comm. Center BGGC HVAC Projects - CC-PR-24-007.pdf It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Direct staff not to proceed with On Bill Financing (OBF) for the Black Gold Golf Club and Yorba Linda Community Center HVAC projects. 2.) For accounting purposes, appropriate $163,308 from the Special Reserves Fund to the Miscellaneous Grant Fund to clear the receivable from the books.
10. PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY - SINKHOLE
1. Proclamation of Local Emergency Sinkhole - CC-ADM-24-017.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2024-5881.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Emergency Proclamation.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda uphold the Local Emergency Proclamation made by the Director of Emergency Services on February 27, 2024 and determine that the need for the Local Emergency Proclamation is continuing.
11. RECEIVE AND FILE THE STATUS UPDATE FOR EMERGENCY CONDITIONS AT YORBA LINDA BOULEVARD AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY SINKHOLE REPAIR PROJECT (SD241001) AND RATIFY CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR PHASE I
1. Sinkhole Emergency Conditions Status Update YL Blvd. Imperial Hwy - CC-PW-24-011.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Contract.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Receive and file this report regarding emergency conditions for the Yorba Linda Boulevard and Imperial Highway Sinkhole Repair Project (SD241001); and 2.) Ratify the award and execution of the construction services agreement with L&S Construction Services, Inc. for the Yorba Linda Boulevard, and Imperial Highway Sinkhole Repair Project (Phase I) in an amount not-to-exceed $266,650.00, in accordance with the recommendation made on March 5, 2024; and 3.) Authorize the City Manager to approve additional expenditures up to $39,997.00 (15% of contract value) in contract contingencies for potential additional services and unanticipated work that may arise, for a total potential contract amount not-to-exceed $306,647.00; and 4.) Direct staff to return to Council at the next regularly scheduled meeting, and as required by the City’s municipal code thereafter, to provide an update regarding the emergency conditions.
12. REPORTS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR LAST MEETING
1. Planning Comm. Recap 3-13-24.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
13. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY REPORTS
1. Committee and Agency Reports - CC-ADM-24-016.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 Pulone addressed the comments made by Mr. Ramocinski and said the City would continue to work with him to address his concerns and Mr. Pulone added that there is currently not a timeframe for the homes to be built. He also updated the community on the Yorba Canyon Community Intiative Petition for the Bryant Ranch area and said that the petitioner submitted the signatures to the City Clerk's office yesterday. He said the petitioner needed to file a minimum of 4,805 signatures and submitted over 6,500. The County has 30 days to verify the required number of signatures and said once the County completes the signature verification process, the item will return to Council for appropriate action.
Mayor Pro Tem Beth Haney said she attended an event at the Black Gold Golf Course and said the food was delicious. She encouraged the community to visit the golf course to enjoy the food and services. Mayor Pro Tem Haney requested to agendize membership with the League of California Cities to determine if the City's membership is beneficial since the organization has taken controversial positions on bills that would affect Yorba Linda differently than it would larger cities.
Councilwoman Lim said she attended the Yorba Linda Woman's Club Craft Fair and encouraged the community to attend upcoming events. She also attended the REACH Foundation Shamrock Run, she said over 1,200 people participated. Councilwoman Lim concluded by announcing an Anti-Trafficking Awareness Seminar on April 20th that she will be moderating at Calvary Chapel East Anaheim with guest speaker Congresswoman Young Kim, she also reminded the community that Love Yorba Linda will be on April 27th.
Councilman Carlos Rodriguez shared that Yorba Linda will host the Orange County Council of Governments annual conference on March 28th at 9:00 a.m. at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
Mayor Campbell reminded the community that the Wildfire Insurance Meeting is planned for March 27th and encouraged community members with concerns about their insurance coverage to attend. The event will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Yorba Linda Public Library Community Room and she said Tonya Martin, representing the Office of Ricardo Lara, California Insurance Commissioner, will be available to address concerns and offer resources to the Yorba Linda community. Additionally, OCFA will also be present to discuss the “Firewise Communities,” and encouraged residents to visit the City's website or social media for more information. Mayor Campbell invited the community to celebrate the Grand Opening of Versai Kitchen & Wine Bar, scheduled for March 28 at 5:00 p.m. celebrating their 30th year in business and their recent rebrand from Fitness Grille to Versai Kitchen and Wine Bar. She concluded her comments encouraging residents to also attend the Heroes Supporting Heroes event on March 28th, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Chilis restaurant where the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and Orange County Fire Authority will be at your service to support the athletes of the Special Olympics in Orange County, and the 40th Egg-Citement, on March 30th at Hurless Barton Park at 10:00 sharp. She said it is a free event so no pre-registration is necessary.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
14. FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023 GENERAL FUND YEAR END RESULTS
1. FY 22-23 General Fund Year End Results - CC-FIN-24-012 - CC-FIN-24-014.pdf
2. Attachment A - FY 22-23 Budget Adjustment Listing Fourth Quarter.pdf Finance Director Dianna Honeywell shared a PowerPoint presentation on the FY 22/23 General Fund Year End Results. She said the two-year budget was adopted on June 15, 2021, and updated on June 21, 2022. She spoke about the General Fund Revenue and General Fund Expenditures adopted budgets, final budgets and actual results. She said savings across all City departments totaled $2.4 million or 5.4% below budget and included contract services, operating/capital outlay and salaries/benefits. Director Honeywell concluded with a summary of the General Fund Results, discussing the General Fund Operating Reserves and concluded with the staff recommendation.
Richard de Bruijn, resident, asked what the total outstanding CalPERS liability is for the City. He stated that a few years ago it was in the $30 million range, and said CalPERS has had a few bad years recently and asked if there is any opportunity for Yorba Linda to get out of it.
Mayor Campbell indicated that the CAFR includes the outstanding liability figure and City Attorney Litfin said it would be difficult and not cost-effective to get out of CalPERS. Councilwoman Peggy Huang specified that the CalPERs outstanding liability is on page 14 of the CAFR, with net pension liability at $25 million.
Moved by
Campbell
Seconded by
Haney
It is recommended that City Council: 1.) Authorize the appropriation of $1,739,444 of available excess General Fund Operating Reserves for the following purposes: a.) $322,444 to be paid to CalPERS to continue implementation of the Council’s direction to accelerate the amortization of the City’s unfunded pension liability from 30 years to 20 years or less. b.) $417,000 to be deposited into the City’s Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust to pre-fund a portion of the City’s unfunded retiree medical liability. c.) Allocate $1.0 million to the Special Reserves Fund to set aside funds for future unfunded projects. 2.) Authorize the appropriation of $647,180 from Library Operating Reserves for the following purposes: a.) $64,180 to be paid to CalPERS to continue implementation of the Council’s direction to accelerate the amortization of the City’s unfunded pension liability from 30 years to 20 years or less. b.) $83,000 to be deposited into the City’s OPEB trust. c.) $500,000 to be appropriated to the Library Reserve Fund for future maintenance and capital improvements on the Library. 3.) Receive and file the attached list (Attachment A) of line-item budget transfers and supplemental appropriations for the entirety of fiscal year 2022/23, as required by City Council Policy F-4 – Supplemental Budget and Line-Item Transfers.
AYES (5)
Campbell, Haney, Huang, Rodriguez, and Lim
CARRIED (5 to 0)
CLOSED SESSION IF REQUIRED
The City Council reconvened into Closed Session at 7:33 p.m.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
The City Council reconvened into Open Session at 8:22 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Litfin said there was no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Campbell adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m. to the special City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting on March 26, 2024.