Council Meeting - December 03, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency convened at 6:08 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) (1 Case)
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into Closed Session at 6:09 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 6:39 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Beth Haney
INVOCATION
Chaplain John Siu, Orange County Sheriff's Department
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
C
ity Attorney Todd Litfin said there was no reportable action.
CONSENT CALENDAR (1 - 2)
Moved by
Haney
Seconded by
Lim
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar (1 - 2).
AYES (5)
Rodriguez, Haney, Campbell, Huang, and Lim
CARRIED (5 to 0)
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 19, 2024 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Nov19_2024 - English.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of the November 19, 2024 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting.
2. CANVASS OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
1. Canvass of Nov 5, 2024 General Municipal Election - CC-ADM-24-080.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Certificate of Results of Canvass.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Res No. 2024-5924.pdf
4. Green Sheet - Canvass of Election Attachments 1 and 2.pdf It is recommended that City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-5924, reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law.
REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL
A. PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER
Mayor Tara Campbell and Council expressed their gratitude and appreciation to Mayor Pro Tem Haney for all of her efforts and hard work serving the City for the past eight years. The following individuals presented her with a recognition:
Yorba Linda Water District Director
Brett Barbre
, Linette Choi from Congresswoman Young Kim's office, Braxton Difuntorum from Senator Kelly Seyarto's office, Jenna Poffenberger from Assemblyman Phillip Chen's office, Pat Buttress, representative from Supervisor Don Wagner's office, Kris Murray Executive Director for the Association of California Cities – Orange County (ACC-OC), Susan Wan-Ross and Juan Carlos Vazquez of the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce, Division Chief Jim Henery and Captain Dan Dufrene with the Orange County Fire Authority, Kim Holt, Trauma Intervention Program (TIP), Theresa Ullrich and Dr. Deanna Jung with California Association for Nurse Practitioners.
Mayor Campbell presented a commendation, City Tile and street sign to Mayor Pro Tem Haney on behalf of the City Council.
B. COMMENTS BY OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER
Mayor Pro Tem Haney expressed her gratitude for the recognitions and the honor to serve the community. She spoke about the projects she was involved with during her term and the collaboration with her Council colleagues.
C. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO OUTGOING MAYOR
Mayor Pro Tem Haney presented a plaque to outgoing Mayor Campbell on behalf of City Council. Following the recognitions, Mayor Campbell thanked her family, colleagues, and the community for their support.
D. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW COUNCILMEMBERS
Lynn Campbell, administered the Oath of Office to re-elected Mayor Campbell.
Dr. Haney administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilwoman Peggy Huang.
Sahej Kaur Chawla administered the Oath of Office for newly elected Councilman Shivinder Singh.
E. SELECTION OF MAYOR
Mayor Campbell turned the meeting over to City Clerk Marcia Brown to conduct the nominations for Mayor.
City Clerk Brown opened nominations for Mayor.
Moved by
Huang
Seconded by
Rodriguez
It is recommended that the City Council approve their nominee, Janice Lim, for Mayor.
AYES (5)
Rodriguez, Campbell, Huang, Singh, and Lim
CARRIED (5 to 0)
F. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Prior to the selection of Mayor Pro Tem, Mayor Lim expressed her enthusiasm to serve as mayor for the upcoming year.
Mayor Lim opened nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
Moved by
Huang
Seconded by
Singh
It is recommended that the City Council approve their nominee, Carlos Rodriguez, for Mayor Pro Tem.
AYES (5)
Rodriguez, Campbell, Huang, Singh, and Lim
CARRIED (5 to 0)
RECESS - RECEPTION IN COUNCIL CHAMBER LOBBY
Mayor Lim called a recess at 7:32 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
SECOND ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Campbell, Huang, Lim, Rodriguez, Singh Councilman Singh congratulated Mayor Lim, Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez, and thanked his family and community for their support. He expressed his pledge to continue to preserve the community with the quality that makes Yorba Linda truly exceptional.
INTRODUCTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION OF FALL 2024 YOUNG CIVIC LEADERS ACADEMY
Councilwoman Campbell spoke about the Young Civic Leaders Academy and said the six-week program teaches local high school students about city government in a nonpartisan way that shows them how they can be involved and make a difference themselves. They learn about the budget, meet with the Yorba Linda Water District, departments, the business community and participate in a mock City Council meeting. Councilwoman Campbell presented each student with a certificate of recognition. The students also received recognition from the offices of Congresswoman Young Kim, Senators Kelly Seyarto and Josh Newman, and Assemblyman Phillip Chen.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR OR ITEMS NOT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA David Ramocinski, resident, spoke about the November election and congratulated Council. He expressed his appreciation for the support provided by Council and staff to the housing element Working Group.
Pat Nelson, resident, congratulated the Council and agreed with the comments made by Mr. Ramocinski and said she was pleased that Measure JJ was so successful. She spoke about a church construction proposed in her neighborhood and concerns with turn and traffic issues.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NO. 12 WAS TAKEN AT THIS TIME BUT PRESENTED IN ITS RESPECTIVE PLACE ON THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR (3 -11)
Moved by
Campbell
Seconded by
Singh
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar (3 - 11).
AYES (5)
Rodriguez, Campbell, Huang, Singh, and Lim
CARRIED (5 to 0)
3. 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.
4. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK REGISTER – DECEMBER 3, 2024
1. AP Check Register 12-3-24 - CC-FIN-24-052.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AP Check Register 12-3-24.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the accounts payable check register and wire transfer report dated December 3, 2024, in the amount of $7,054,545.11.
5. TREASURER’S REPORT – SEPTEMBER 2024
1. Treasurers Report - Sept 2024 - CC-FIN-24-051.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Treasurers Report - Sept 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.
6. REVISIONS TO PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
1. Personnel Policies Procedures Manual 2025 Update - CC-ADM-24-076.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Res No. 2023-5869.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Res No. 2024-5922.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Personnel Manual 24-25 Proposed Changes.pdf It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Approve a revision to the City’s Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual by adopting Resolution No. 2024-5922. 2.) Repeal Resolution No. 2023-5869.
7. 2025 WAGE ADJUSTMENTS FOR CERTAIN PART-TIME POSITIONS AND STAFFING LEVEL CHANGES
1. 2025 Minimum Wage Increase - CC-ADM-24-077.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Res No. 2023-5868.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Res No. 2024-5923.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Salary Schedule Rev. 1-1-2025.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - FY 24-25 Authorized Position List.pdf It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-5923 relating to the rate of compensation of certain part-time employees; and, 2.) Approve the proposed change to the City’s staffing levels.
8. REDUCTION OF SURETY BONDS FOR TRACT 18123 (SHEA HOMES “SAFFRON”)
1. Reduction of Surety Bonds Tract 18123 Saffron_Shea Homes - CC-PW-24-050.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map_TR18123.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Clerk to: 1.) Accept On-site Storm Drain Improvements on Tract 18123, release 90 percent of the Performance and Labor and Materials Bonds, and retain 10 percent of the original amount for a one-year warranty period; and 2.) Accept On-site Street Improvements on Tract 18123, release 90 percent of the Performance and Labor and Materials Bonds, and retain 10 percent of the original amount for a one-year warranty period; and 3.) Accept Off-site Street Improvements on Tract 18123, release 90 percent of the Performance and Labor and Materials Bonds, and retain 10 percent of the original amount for a one-year warranty period; and 4.) Accept Grading Improvements on Tract 18123, release 90 percent of the Rough Grading Bond, and retain 10 percent of the original amount for a one-year warranty period; and 5.) Reduce the Subdivision Monumentation Bond by 75 percent of the original amount; and 6.) Release 100 percent of the Temporary Use Permit Model Sales Office Bond; and 7.) Release, in one year (December 3, 2025), if no liens have been filed, the remaining 10 percent of the Rough Grading, Performance, and Labor and Materials Bonds as noted above. It is further recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to: 8.) Release in entirety, the remaining balance (25 percent) of the Subdivision Monumentation Bond for Tract 18123 upon approval and recordation by the County of Orange.
9. LOCAL PARK DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 AND FIVE-YEAR REPORT
1. Local Park Dev. Impact Fees Annual Rpt - CC-PR-24-026.pdf
2. Attachment A - Annual Report - Mitigation Fee Act.pdf It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the annual report on Local Park Development Impact Fees for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, as well as the five-year report, both required by the Mitigation Fee Act.
10. COMMISSION VACANCIES
1. Commission Vacancies - CC-ADM-24-072.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Local Appointments List 2024.pdf
It is recommended that
the City Council direct staff to advertise and recruit for vacancies on City Commissions.
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY REPORTS
1. Committee and Agency Reports - CC-ADM-24-075.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Reports from CC Organizations.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
PUBLIC HEARING
12. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE (ORDINANCE NO. 2024-1112)
1. International Property Maint. Code Public Hearing Ord No. 2024-1112 - CC-CD-24-018.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Ord No. 2024-1112.pdf
a. Open Public Hearing - Mayor Lim opened the public hearing. b. Staff Report
Jim Sowers, Building Official, presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). He said it is not a California Code and must be adopted locally to be effective. Mr. Sowers said the IPMC is a concentrated version of California Building Codes that have been adopted by the City. This condensed version focuses on code enforcement violations with additional up-to-date verbiage to address these types of actions. He said he met with the Orange County Fire Authority and they opted to not include Chapter 7, Fire Safety Requirements of the International Building Code and Mr. Sowers shared he also chose to not include Section 303, reference to swimming pools, spas and hot tub safety barriers to provide consistency with the requirements of the adopted California Building Code. He discussed other benefits and changes with the adoption of the ordinance. c. Take Testimony
Richard de Bruijn, resident, expressed concerns with the removal of Section 303. City Attorney Litfin clarified and assured Mr. de Bruijn that the City already has extensive rules regarding swimming pool, spa and hot tub safety barriers and the City is keeping those rules in place. d. Close Public Hearing - Mayor Lim closed the public hearing. e. Make Determination
Moved by
Huang
Seconded by
Campbell
It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Conduct a public hearing on the adoption of the 2021 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code; and 2.) Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-1112: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda Amending Chapter 15.34 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code and adopting by reference the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition, with certain amendments.
AYES (5)
Rodriguez, Campbell, Huang, Singh, and Lim
CARRIED (5 to 0)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT/MAYOR’S REPORT/MATTERS PRESENTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS/ OTHER AGENCY REPORTS City Manager Mark Pulone responded to Ms. Nelson's comments and said the entitlement for the church she spoke of has expired. The church has expressed interest in revisiting the project, and Ms. Nelson and residents will have the opportunity to express concerns when they go through the process again. With respect to her traffic and safety concerns, he said staff can contact the school directly and if there are ever enforcement issues, Yorba Linda Police Services can assist.
Councilwoman Campbell expressed that she is honored to serve with her colleagues for another term and congratulated Mayor Lim and Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez. She said she will regretfully be missing several holiday events this season and the next Council meeting, as she will be traveling starting tomorrow.
Councilman Singh once again thanked the community for their support.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez also thanked his colleagues and said he is grateful to serve the community and continue to work with his colleagues and City staff.
Councilwoman Huang also expressed her enthusiasm for working with her Council colleagues in the coming year and welcomed Councilman Singh. She thanked the community for passing Measure JJ and reminded the community that the process will start up again in a few years.
Mayor Lim invited the community to the upcoming annual Holiday on Main Street event this Saturday, December 7, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. at the Yorba Linda Town Center fountain. She also encouraged the community to support those in need with the Yorba Linda Teen Action Committee with all donations benefiting the Yorba Linda Food for Families Program and said a list of drop-off locations and more information can be found on the city website. She concluded her comments by saying that the Library's Food for Fines canned food drive is back now through December 18. All donations will benefit the Community Action Partnership of Orange County Food Bank.
13. CITY COUNCIL INTEREST IN BEING APPOINTED TO ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES AND COMMITTEES
1. Council Interest In Local Appointments - CC-ADM-24-078.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - List of Current City Council Appointments.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Info Re City Council Appointments.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Ordinance No. 2009-928.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Correspondence.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - Resolution Appointing a Representative to OCFA.pdf It is recommended that the Mayor solicit input from his/her fellow Council Members on whether they are available and interested in serving on a particular entity on the list of City Council Appointments to Organizations, Agencies and Committees so that the Mayor can make recommendations for Council approval at the next regular City Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lim adjourned the meeting at 8:25p.m. to the next regularly scheduled City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting on December 17, 2024.