Council Meeting - September 17, 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 LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (1 Case)
Name of Case: Chip Julin and Yorba Canyon LLC v. Marcia Brown, CMC, City Clerk Case Number: No. 30-2024-01417592, Superior Court, County of Orange
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.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Carlos Rodriguez
INVOCATION
Assistant City Manager Dave Christian
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd Litfin said there was no reportable action.
INTRODUCTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS SERVICE CLUBS MONTH Mayor Tara Campbell acknowledged that the City has many Service Clubs and invited the following representatives to the lectern: Yorba Linda Sunrise Rotary – President Sean Phayakapong, Yorba Linda Woman’s Club – President Dottie Jensen, Yorba Linda National Charity League - President Amy Spillane, Yorba Linda National League of Young Men - President Elect Bonnie Conte, Elks Lodge – Member Steve Vartanian, and Placentia Linda Lions Club – 2nd Vice District Governor Mariann Allen. She said Service Clubs engage in community service, charitable work, and fundraising for the community and several of these clubs have been a part of Yorba Linda for over 100 years and are what makes the City so incredible. In a show of appreciation, Council thanked them for their service and declared September as Service Clubs Month.
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL SERVICE DOG MONTH Next, Mayor Campbell invited the following individuals and their service dogs from Canine Companions to the lectern: Susan Spicer with Joy, David Kim with Syrah and Natalie Odebunmi. Mayor Campbell said Canine Companions is a nonprofit that enhances the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing trained service dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. Canine Companions trained its first service dog in 1975 and now has seven locations serving the county. Mayor Campbell presented a proclamation to the representatives declaring September as National Service Dog Month.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF MEMBER MAINTENANCE WORKER I, ROBERTO CRUZ City Manager Mark Pulone introduced Roberto Cruz, Maintenance Worker I, who recently joined the City's Public Works Department and previously worked for the City of Brea. Outside of work, City Manager Pulone said Roberto enjoys running, hiking and freelance photography.
Council welcomed Roberto to the Yorba Linda team.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF MEMBER SENIOR PLANNER, EVA CHOI City Manager Pulone also introduced new Senior Planner Eva Choi. He said she holds a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Cal State University, Northridge. She previously worked for the cities of Hermosa Beach, San Marino and Corona, and enjoys exploring new restaurants and spending time with her family.
City Council welcomed her to the team.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF MEMBER FINANCE DIRECTOR, SUNNY HAN Lastly, City Manager Pulone introduced the City's new Finance Director, Sunny Han, who recently worked for the City of Huntington Beach. He said she is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Fraud Examiner, bringing over 18 years of experience in municipal finance. Outside of work, Sunny enjoys reading, hiking, practicing pilates and spending time with her pets.
Council expressed their enthusiasm and welcomed her to the City.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PRESENTATION BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR CHRIS PEÑA Emergency Management Coordinator Chris Peña provided an Emergency Management and Evacuation Planning Update PowerPoint. He shared that the City will be hosting a Wildfire Preparedeness Community Meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Library Community Room. His presentation included the Emergency Evacuation Know Your Way Plan, Orange County Fire Authority and Orange County Sheriff's Department resources in emergency response, and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. starting October 15th.
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES UPDATE BY CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES CAPTAIN DE ANNE WIGGINTON Chief of Police Services Captain De Anne Wigginton shared a PowerPoint presentation and said the statistics provided are based on preliminary review and are subject to change. Her presentation covered traffic, crime, residential burglary, and arrest data for July and August. She said vehicle burglaries are on the rise and she urged residents to remove valuables from their vehicles. One residential burglary was reported in July and August, and she said Deputies are available to meet with residents and help coordinate a Neighborhood Watch program in their community. Captain Wigginton said arrest data increased in all categories, felony, misdemeanor/in-custody, misdemeanor citations, and warrant arrests. She spoke of two significant arrests, one in which one suspect was arrested for fraud on August 1st, and another where 3 suspects were arrested for burglary on August 19th. She continued by discussing crime prevention and Neighborhood Watch meetings on July 25th and August 28th, as well as a Business Watch meeting on August 13th. She concluded by sharing photos of the 4th of July Spectacular and National Night Out as well as speaking on the Do Not Knock Registry and solicitors. She urged residents to call Yorba Linda Police Services so they can make contact with any unpermitted solicitors in the community.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR OR ITEMS NOT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA Linda Cone, resident, asked Council if they would consider a commendation for Placentia-Yorba Linda School District's (PYLUSD) new administation. She spoke of the declining enrollment in school districts and said, however, that enrollment has been increasing in the PYLUSD. She commended the District for their fiscal responsibility and the Universal Sports Institute.
Pat Nelson, resident, spoke about trail conditions around her neighborhood. She urged residents to pick up their dog waste and spoke of construction work previously done on the corner of Wabash Avenue and Third Street, and said the contractor never returned to paint the street. She also spoke about speeding on Valley View Avenue and election signs in the community. She urged residents to become informed and vote.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by
Rodriguez
Seconded by
Huang
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar.
AYES (4)
Rodriguez, Haney, Campbell, and Huang
ABSENT (1)
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 – SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
1. AP Check Register 9-17-24 - CC-FIN-24-035.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AP Check Register 9-17-24.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the accounts payable check register and wire transfer report dated September 17, 2024, in the amount of $13,230,818.22.
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 20, 2024 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Aug20_2024 - English.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of the August 20, 2024 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting.
4. TREASURER’S REPORT – JULY 2024
1. Treasurers Report - July 2024 - CC-FIN-24-036.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Treasurers Report - July 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. REDUCTION OF SURETY BONDS, TRACT 16987 – VILLAGGIO (TOLL BROTHERS)
1. Reduction of Surety Bonds Tract 16987 Villaggio Toll Bros - CC-PW-24-038.pdf
2. Attachment 1_Vicinity Map.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Clerk to: 1.) Accept Phase I Street and Storm Drain Improvements on Tract 16987, release 90 percent of the Faithful Performance and Labor & Materials Bonds, and retain 10 percent of the original amount for a one-year warranty period; and 2.) Accept Phase II Street and Storm Drain Improvements on Tract 16987, release 90 percent of the Faithful Performance and Labor & Materials Bonds, and retain 10 percent of the original amount for a one-year warranty period; and 3.) Accept Storm Drain Improvements on Tract 16987, release 90 percent of the Faithful Performance and Labor & Materials Bonds, and retain 10 percent of the original amount for a one-year warranty period; and 4.) Release 100 percent of the Survey Monumentation Bond of the original amount; and 5.) Release 90 percent of the Grading Bond, and retain 10 percent of the original amount for a one-year warranty period; and 6.) Release, in one year (September 17, 2025), if no liens have been filed, the remaining 10 percent of the above noted Bonds.
6. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-5914 FOR THE 2025 FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (FTIP) CERTIFYING THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA HAS RESOURCES TO FUND THE CONNECT SAVI AND VALLEY VIEW IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
1. FTIP Resolution - CC-PW-24-037(1).pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution 2024-5914 FTIP.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-5914 for the 2025 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) certifying the City of Yorba Linda has resources to fund the Connect Savi and Valley View Improvement Projects.
7. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STORM DRAIN CLEANING, JETTING, VIDEO INSPECTION AND MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES TO INNERLINE ENGINEERING, INC.
1. Storm Drain Maintenance Service Contract - Innerline - CC-PW-24-039.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Contract.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Innerline Engineering, Inc. Bid Proposal.pdf It is recommended that City Council: 1.) Award the proposed three-year contract for Storm Drain Cleaning, Jetting, Video Inspection and Miscellaneous Services to Innerline Engineering, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $199,890.00 in aggregate ($66,630.00 annually) and reject all other bids, and 2.) Authorize expenditures for contract contingencies and potential additional services or unanticipated work performance that may arise, in an amount of $29,983.50 (15% of the contract amount) for the three-year term, $9,994.50 per Fiscal Year; and 3.) Authorize that upon receipt of appropriate documents, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
8. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ANNUAL PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROJECT (ZONE 7)
1. Harris and Associates Agreement APPP Project (SI251003) - CC-PW-24-036.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map.pdf
3. Attachment 2 – Harris Associates, Inc. (Agreement).pdf It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Harris & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $120,720.00 to provide Design Engineering Services for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Pavement Preservation Project (APPP)/ADA Improvements Project - Zone 7 (SI251003); and 2.) Authorize expenditures for contract contingencies and potential additional services or unanticipated work performance that may arise, in an amount of up to $18,108.00 (15% of the agreement amount); and 3.) Upon receipt of appropriate documents, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-5915 APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AND APPENDIX FOR THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA
1. Adopting Amended COI and Appendix - CC-ADM-24-060.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Res No. 2024-5915 Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - CIC Appendix 2024 Legislative Version.pdf It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-5915 approving and adopting an amended Conflict of Interest Code and Appendix for the City of Yorba Linda.
10. DESIGNATION OF NEW CITY TREASURER
1. Designation of New City Treasurer - CC-ADM-24-063.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2024-5916.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-5916 designating Sunny Han as the City Treasurer and rescind Resolution No. 2024-5899.
11. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES-WANG, MACIAS, WALLACE
1. Denial of Claim for Damages-Wang, Macias and Wallace - CC-ADM-24-062.pdf It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda deny the claims for damages filed by Charlene Wang, David Macias and Whitney Wallace.
12. REPORTS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR LAST MEETINGS
1. Planning Comm. Recap 8-28-24.pdf
2. Planning Comm. Recap 9-11-24.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-24-061.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 asked residents to take pictures of anything they see in the City that needs repair and report it so the City can respond accordingly. He spoke about coyotes in the community and urged residents to not leave food out that can attract them. He said the City has a Coyote Management Plan, available on the City website, with more helpful tips. City Manager Pulone said the Orange County Registrar of Voters assigned the letter designation "JJ" to the City's Yorba Linda Local Control, Residential Neighborhood, Open Space Protection Measure" which will appear on the upcoming November ballot. He said the City has hosted two community meetings this month to share information about the revised Housing Element and Measure JJ, the last in-person meeting will be held on September 19th at 6:00 p.m. at Bryant Ranch Elementary School and said flyers with details are available in the Chamber foyer and online.
Councilman Rodriguez said he toured the Port of Long Beach and experienced what the movement of goods looks like, and spoke of the electrification of fleet handling and trucks for clean air.
Councilwoman Peggy Huang spoke about the ongoing concerns with mosquitos and urged residents to contact the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control if they need assistance controlling mosquitos around their home. She spoke of a reported local dengue fever case and asked residents to protect themselves by using mosquito repellent.
Mayor Pro Tem Beth Haney said the Orange County Fire Authority reported that the Airport Fire is 31% contained. She said firefighters have been in danger and asked residents to keep them in their thoughts.
Mayor Campbell thanked the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum for hosting a very moving Remembering 9/11 event. She provided an update on the resolution that Council adopted on August 6th requesting the California Insurance Commissioner, Legislature and Governor, take emergency action to stabilize California's marketplace for homeowners and commercial property insurance and said several other organizations have recently passed a similar resolution and hopes it will gain momentum. She invited the community to attend the upcoming Coffee and Donuts with a Deputy on Wednesday, September 18th from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Station Donuts. She said the next free Movies in the Park event will be held on Saturday, September 21st at Eastside Community Park, with the movie commencing at dusk. She said residents can bring chairs, blankets and a picnic dinner to enjoy. Lastly, Mayor Campbell spoke about the upcoming Wildfire Preparedness meeting and encouraged the community to attend. She said it will be held on Thursday, September 26 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Yorba Linda Public Library.
OTHER BUSINESS
14. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 36, THE HOMELESSNESS, DRUG ADDICTION, AND THEFT REDUCTION ACT (LIM)
1. Resolution in Support of Proposition (Lim).pdf
Councilwoman Huang spoke about Proposition 47 and suggested moving forward with the resolution in support of Proposition 36 with public safety being such a big concern in the community.
Moved by
Huang
Seconded by
Rodriguez
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution in Support of Proposition 36, the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act.
AYES (4)
Rodriguez, Haney, Campbell, and Huang
ABSENT (1)
Lim
CARRIED (4 to 0)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Campbell adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting on October 1, 2024.