Council Meeting - October 15, 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
Councilwoman Peggy Huang was absent for Closed Session.
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) (1 case)
Name of Case: Shahram Manighalam v City of Yorba Linda
Case Number: 30-2021-01222864-CU-WM-CJC, Superior Court, County of Orange
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
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 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Beth Haney
INVOCATION
Deacon Nick Sherg, St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd Litfin said there was no reportable action.
INTRODUCTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF MEMBER LANDSCAPE INSPECTOR, ALBERT RUIZ City Manager Mark Pulone introduced new staff member Albert Ruiz, Landscape Inspector and shared that Albert previously worked for the City of Montclair where he served as an Irrigation Specialist. City Manager Pulone shared that outside of work, Albert enjoys listening to music, horseback riding, new culinary experiences and traveling.
Council welcomed Albert to the Yorba Linda team.
RECOGNITION OF EQUESTRIAN ERIN NICHOLS
Mayor Tara Campbell invited Erin Nichols to the podium and recognized her for her accomplishments as a skilled equestrian. Mayor Campbell said Erin began her equestrian career at the age of 4 in Pony Club. She later pursued jumpers and dressage at a competitive level and won Team Gold at NAYC 2021, Team Silver at NAYC 2022 and a Bronze medal at CHIO Achen. Mayor Campbell said Erin was also recently featured in Sidelines magazine. Council recognized her for her amazing accomplishments.
Erin also received certificates from the offices of Congresswoman Young Kim, Senators Kelly Seyarto and Josh Newman, Assemblyman Phillip Chen and Supervisor Don Wagner.
PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 23 - 31, 2024 AS RED RIBBON WEEK Mayor Campbell presented a proclamation to Young Marines SSgt Halverson, Lance Cpl. Halverson, and their father Mr. Halverson, of the Southeast County Young Marines, declaring October 23 - 31 as Red Ribbon Week. She said Red Ribbon was established by Congress in 1988 to encourage a drug-free lifestyle and involvement in drug prevention and reduction efforts.
Young Marine SSgt Halverson spoke and expressed their gratitude for the proclamation.
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 20 - 26, 2024 AS NATIONAL FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES WEEK Mayor Campbell invited Stephanie Mollohan, President of the Friends of the Library to the podium and presented her with a proclamation recognizing October 20 - 26th as National Friends of the Libraries Week. Mayor Campbell said the Friends of the Yorba Linda Public Library raise money that enables the library to provide resources for programming and special events throughout the year and said the Friends, through used book sales at the Book Corner and fundraising activities, give the Library over $80,000 annually.
Ms. Mollohan thanked Council for the proclamation and the community for their support.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE QUARTERLY UPDATE AND BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH RECOGNITIONS Mayor Campbell invited Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Susan Wan-Ross to provide the Quarterly update. She shared a PowerPoint presentation highlighting their new vision, mission and value statements, membership with 287 members, social media engagement, electronic waste, closed business recorded and Certificates of Origin statistics. She spoke about the Yorba Linda Foundation Future CEO Program, First Responders Breakfast, Taste of Yorba Linda, Lunch Mobs, and the launch of Shop Dine Support Yorba Linda. CEO Wan-Ross concluded by saying that the portal is now open for students to submit essays for the Spring 2025 National Civics Bee, announcing the State of the City Address tomorrow at the Ricard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum and by recognizing the businesses of the month for July, August and September respectively as: Lynn Campbell First Team Real Estate, Impact Properties and Pedego Electric Bikes.
Council presented the businesses of the month with a certificate of recognition and thanked them for their contributions to the community. The businesses also received certificates from the offices of Congresswoman Kim, Senators Seyarto and Newman, Assemblyman Chen, and Supervisor Wagner.
CITY'S BUSINESS OF THE QUARTER RECOGNITION
Next, Mayor Campbell invited the owners of Bari Bari Japanese Steakhouse, Vinny Hoang and Jame and Kelly Ha to the podium and presented them with a certificate, recognizing them as the City's Business of the Quarter.
The restaurant owners thanked Council and also received certificates from the offices of Congresswoman Kim, Senators Seyarto and Newman, Assemblyman Chen, and Supervisor Wagner.
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 10 - 16, 2024 AS NATIONAL NURSE PRACTITIONER WEEK Lastly, Mayor Campbell invited Theresa Ullrich, State President of the California Association for Nurse Practitioners, Dr. Deanna Jung, President of the California Association for Nurse Practitioners, Orange County Chapter and Paola German, UCI Health Family Nurse Practitioner, to the podium to accept the proclamation declaring November 10 - 16th, 2024, as National Nurse Practitioner Week. Mayor Campbell said Nurse Practitioners serve a critical role as trusted healthcare providers, and patients depend on more than 385,000 licensed Nurse Practitioners to treat, diagnose and manage conditions.
They thanked Council for the proclamation and their continued support of the Nurse Practitioner field.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR OR ITEMS NOT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA Pat Nelson, resident, spoke about Consent Calendar Item No. 8 and inquired when the Black Gold Golf Course bathrooms near Valley View Drive are going to have the roof replaced. She spoke about political mailers and thanked Community Development Director Nate Farnsworth and City Attorney Litfin for their explanation on Measures JJ and KK. She expressed concerns with traffic on Valley View Avenue and said there were 3 accidents within 24 hours, including a fatality and inquired who is responsible for crossing guards.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Campbell announced that Councilwoman Huang will be abstaining from Item No. 5 due to the location of her home.
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 – OCTOBER 15, 2024
1. AP Check Register 10-15-24 - CC-FIN-24-038.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AP Check Register 10-15-24.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the accounts payable check register and wire transfer report dated October 15, 2024, in the amount of $1,064,764.61.
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 1, 2024 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Oct01_2024 - English.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of the October 1, 2024 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting.
4. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR CONTINUED ASSESSMENT ENGINEER AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES
1. LMAD Assessment Professional Services Amend. Willdan - CC-PW-24-042.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Amend. No 2 Willdan Financial Services .pdf It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Approve an amendment to the professional services agreement with Willdan Financial Services (Willdan) to allow for an additional term extension in an amount not to exceed $79,478.00, for the annual Engineer’s Report preparation and associated services for the upcoming Engineer’s Report (FY2025-2026); and 2.) Authorize annual expenditures for contract contingencies and potential additional services or unanticipated work that may arise, in an amount not-to-exceed fifteen 15% of the amendment amount ($11,921.70) annually; and 3.) Authorize the City Manager, on behalf of Council and at the City’s sole discretion, to execute an additional term extension, as provided for within the proposed amendment, for the final allowable extension that would begin at the conclusion of this Amendment No. 2 term; and 4.) Upon receipt of appropriate documents, authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-5919 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE CITY’S APPLICATION FOR CTFP CONSTRUCTION FUNDING FOR THE LAKEVIEW AVENUE WIDENING FROM ORIENTE TO BASTANCHURY ROAD
1. Lakeview Ave Widening - Oriente to Bastanchury CTFP - CC-PW-24-043.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Lakeview Widening CTFP Resolution.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Vicinity Map.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-5919, authorizing the submission of the City’s application for the Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (CTFP) funds for the Lakeview Avenue Widening between Oriente Drive and Bastanchury Road.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-5918 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE CITY’S APPLICATION FOR CTFP CONSTRUCTION FUNDING FOR THE SAVI RANCH PARKWAY WIDENING FROM YORBA LINDA BOULEVARD TO MIRAGE STREET
1. Savi Ranch Parkway Widening CTFP Authorization - CC-PW-24-044.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2024-5918.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Vicinity Map(1).pdf
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-5918, authorizing the submission of the City’s application for Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (CTFP) funds for the construction of Savi Ranch Parkway Widening from Yorba Linda Boulevard to Mirage Street.
7. APPROVE AWARD OF A MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT TO WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC., FOR CITYWIDE TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA
1. Multi-Year Agmt - Citywide Tree Maintenance Svcs - CC-PW-24-041.pdf
2. Attachment 1 – West Coast Arborists Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment 2 – Contractor Bid (WCA).pdf
It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Approve a multi-year Contract Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists (WCA) in an aggregate amount of $4,066,151.67, for provision of annual Citywide Tree Maintenance and associated services for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 through the end Fiscal Year 2027-2028, and 2.) Authorize annual expenditures for contract contingencies and potential additional services or unanticipated work performance that may arise, provided that the annual amount of said contingencies do not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the annual agreement amount for the applicable Fiscal Year; and 3.) Authorize the City Manager, on behalf of Council, to execute up to two (2) one-year term extension amendments as provided for in the contract documents; and 4.) Upon receipt of appropriate documents, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
8. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT TO KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES FOR BLACK GOLD STORM DRAIN DESIGN AND RELATED GOLF COURSE RESTORATION
1. On-Call Contract for Kimley Horn Amend. - CC-PW-24-045.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Amend No. 3 Kimley-Horn and Associates.pdf It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Approve an amendment to the On-Call Professional Services Agreement for $138,565.00 to Kimley-Horn and Associates for Black Gold Storm Drain Improvements and subconsultant (Pascuzzo) for related Golf Course Restoration; and 2.) Authorize the City Manager to approve additional expenditures of up to $20,784.75 (15% of the proposed amendment amount) in agreement contingencies for potential additional services; and 3.) Upon receipt of appropriate documents, authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY REPORTS
1. Committee and Agency Reports - CC-ADM-24-065.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 Pulone asked Parks & Recreation Director Mike Kudron to address the restroom roof concern at Black Gold Golf course mentioned by Ms. Nelson. Director Kudron said they are working on restroom number 6 at Black Gold Golf Course and said there is a little delay, but work will resume tomorrow and should be completed soon. With respect to crossing guards, he said those are funded and overseen by the City of Yorba Linda and her concerns will be looked into.
Councilwoman Janice Lim said she recently visited the Placentia Navigation Center and shared that of the 100 beds available, 96 are occupied. Year to date occupied by a Yorba Linda intake is zero. She said the Salvation Army is the new operator and they're currently working on mold mitigation at the Center. She shared that Placentia Police reported underground tunnels in their neighborhoods, prompting efforts to install grids at manhold entrances to prevent transients from creating housing there. She concluded her comments by sharing that she visited various groups and organizations to speak about Measure JJ.
Mayor Pro Tem Haney encouraged the community to visit OCVote.gov for information regarding the upcoming election. She said there are ballot drop boxes at Bryant Ranch Park, Yorba Linda Police Services Arroyo Park and City Hall where one can conveniently turn in their ballots.
Councilman Carlos Rodriguez said he is very impressed with the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce and all the work they do on behalf of our business community. He thanked the Chamber for their ongoing efforts.
Mayor Campbell proudly invited the community to the watch Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce's Yorba Linda State of the City Address at the Ricard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum tomorrow, October 16th. She said the event will highlight the City's achievements in 2024 and share key future initiatives under the theme “Live, Love, Local.” She said it can be viewed live on the City’s website and local cable Channel 3. Mayor Campbell announced the City's street sign pilot program, "Yorba Linda Street Legacy", and said it offers residents the opportunity to own a physical piece of the City’s history by purchasing decommissioned street signs. She said a variety of signs are available, from major thoroughfares to smaller neighborhood streets, ensuring something for everyone. All proceeds from signs purchased will go toward replacing aged street signs in the community. She encouraged interested residents to visit the City website for details. Lastly, Mayor Campbell announced the launch of the "Shop Dine Support Yorba Linda" campaign, encouraging residents to support local businesses. To help do so, the City has introduced an interactive business directory, available on the City's website which allows residents to search for and discover local shops, restaurants and services and she shared a brief video highlighting Business Directory.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Campbell adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting on November 5, 2024.