Council Meeting - February 18, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency will convene 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) (7 Cases)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (1 Case)
Name of Case: Sophia Fitkowski vs. City of Yorba Linda
Case Number: CIV SB 232907, Superior Court, County of San Bernardino
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (1 case)
Name of Case: Southern California Edison v. City of Yorba Linda Case Number: 30-2024-01404534-CU-PO-WJC, Superior Court, County of Orange
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
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 will reconvene at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
INTRODUCTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING TITLE HOLDERS - MISS PLACENTIA/YORBA LINDA SCHOLARSHIP
RECOGNITION OF DRONES4KIDS
INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF MEMBER ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY SARA GARCIA-BERRERA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR OR ITEMS NOT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA There is a five (5) minute maximum time limit for each individual addressing the legislative body during Public Comments and on all other items listed on the Agenda.
Whenever a group of persons wishes to address the City Council on the same subject matter, it shall be proper for the presiding officer to request that a spokesman be chosen by the group so as to avoid unnecessary repetitions before the City Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under "CONSENT CALENDAR" are considered by the City Council/ Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency, Yorba Linda Housing Authority and Yorba Linda Municipal Financing Authority to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the Agenda. There will be no separate discussion unless Members of the Council/Successor Agency, Yorba Linda Housing Authority and Yorba Linda Municipal Financing Authority or Staff request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item Nos. 3 and 8.
1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA Recommendation:
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 – FEBRUARY 18, 2025
1. AP Check Register 2-18-25 - CC-FIN-25-010.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AP Check Register 2-18-25.pdf
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the accounts payable check register and wire transfer report dated February 18, 2025, in the amount of $816,904.21.
4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 4, 2025 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Feb04_2025 - English.pdf
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of the January 4, 2025 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting.
5. TREASURER’S REPORT – DECEMBER 2024
1. Treasurers Report - Dec 2024 - CC-FIN-25-008.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Treasurers Report - Dec 2024.pdf
Recommendation:
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. ACCEPTANCE OF THE IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF TRAIL DEDICATION FROM LENNAR HOMES ON TRACT NO. 17341 (CIELO VISTA)
1. TR17341 Cielo Irrevocable Offer of Dedication - CC-PW-25-005.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Property Boundary Map.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Resolution No. 2025-5930.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Irrevocable Offer of Trail Dedication and Easement.pdf Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-5930 to accept and authorize for recordation the Irrevocable Offer of Trail Dedication from Lennar Homes on Tract No. 17341 (the Cielo Vista development) but reject acceptance of the actual trail easements at this time.
7. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 - YMCA OF ORANGE COUNTY- SWIM LESSON INSTRUCTION AND LIFEGUARDING SERVICES
1. Amend No. 3 - YMCA Swim Lesson and Lifeguard Services - CC-PR-25-002.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - YMCA Agreement March 17 2022.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Amendment No. 3 YMCA .pdf
Recommendation:
It is recommended that City Council approve Amendment No. 3 to the March 17, 2022, Agreement with YMCA of Orange County in the amount of $125,000 extending services through March 31, 2026.
9. FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT
1. FY 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report - CC-FIN-25-009.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - 23-24 Annual Comp. Financial Reports (ACFR).pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Mgmt Report and Auditor's Comm. Ltr.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Report on Internal Controls.pdf
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
10. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES-VICKI KODA AND VINTAGE AT STONEHAVEN
1. Claim for Damages - Vicki Koda and Vintage at Stonehaven - CC-ADM-25-011.pdf Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda deny the claims for damages filed by Vicki Koda and Vintage at Stonehaven.
11. REPORTS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR LAST MEETING
1. Planning Comm. Recap 2-12-25.pdf
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY REPORTS
1. Committee and Agency Reports - CC-ADM-25-010.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Reports from CC Organizations.pdf
3. Green Sheet - Attachment 1 - Reports from CC Organizations.pdf Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 27, 2025 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC SPC_Jan27_2025 - English.pdf Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of the January 27, 2025 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint special meeting.
8. ENCROACHMENT ONTO CITY PROPERTY REQUEST – 4893 MAIN STREET (THE “ARTISAN”, NICK SABA)
1. Public Right-of-Way Encroachment Req. - 4893 Main St - CC-PW-25-004.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Agmt Containing Covenants Affecting Real Property.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - E-5 Encroachment Policy.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Artisan Utility Clearances.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - Commitment Letter by Owner.pdf
7. Green Sheet - Site Plans Requested During Meeting.pdf Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Authorize the construction of a permanent second-story deck/balcony encroaching sixteen feet (16’) onto public right-of-way at 4893 Main Street, over public sidewalk, contingent upon the approval and clearance by all utility easement holders, and 2.) Determine such encroachments will not adversely impact on the City’s property, City’s facility, or the general public safety, and 3.) Require the property owner(s) at 4893 Main Street to execute an Administrative Encroachment Agreement pursuant to City Council Policy E-5.
PUBLIC HEARING
Note: If previous agenda items are completed prior to 7:00 p.m., the legislative body will proceed to “Administrative Reports” on the Agenda until the scheduled time for the Public Hearings. At the Mayor’s discretion, Public Comments may be postponed at 7:45 p.m. to allow the Public Hearings to be started and following the completion of Public Hearing item(s), the legislative body will go back to the Public Comments at the Mayor’s discretion and then continue to the remainder of the agenda order thereafter.
If you challenge the legislative body’s proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising those issues that you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this Agenda, or in any written correspondence delivered to the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency on or prior to the Public Hearing.
13. PUBLIC HEARING AND ABATEMENT BY CITY FOR 4082 VALLEY VIEW AVE (APN 323-011-85 AND 323-011-86)
1. 4082 Valley View Ave APNs 323-011-85, 323-011-86 - CC-CD-25-005.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Exhibit A.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Exhibit B.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Exhibit C.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Exhibit D.pdf
6. Green Sheet - Resolution No. 2025-5929.pdf
a. Open Public Hearing
b. Staff Report
c. Take Testimony
d. Close Public Hearing
e. Make Determination
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-5929 declaring that the lack of property maintenance, allowing dead, overgrown weeds and vegetation upon or in front of the indicated property, constitute a public nuisance and ordering abatement thereof.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT/MAYOR’S REPORT/MATTERS PRESENTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS/ OTHER AGENCY REPORTS
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
14. CITY SPONSORSHIP OF 5K WALK/RUN WITH HOPE
1. With Hope Donation - CC-ADM-25-012.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - 5K Walk Run With Hope Flyer.pdf
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council provide direction to staff.
15. UPDATE ON SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT’S PROPOSED AMENDED RULES 1111 AND 1121 BANNING NATURAL GAS-FIRED FURNACES AND WATER HEATERS
1. SCAQMD Proposed Amended Rules 1111, 1121 Update - CC-ADM-25-014.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Draft Opposition Letter.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - AQMD Working Group 8 Presentation.pdf Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council submit a strongly worded letter of opposition and to post information on the City's social media channels.
OTHER BUSINESS
At 11:00 p.m. any member of the City Council may make a motion to complete any items then under discussion and continue all remaining items on the agenda which have not been acted upon to a certain date and time to which the Council shall adjourn.
16. DISCUSSION OF CITY'S PREPAREDNESS RELATIVE TO FIRE HAZARDS (SINGH)
1. Discussion of City's Preparedness Relative to Fire Hazards (Singh).pdf
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting is March 4, 2025.
NOTE: ALL STAFF REPORTS AND RELATED ATTACHMENTS FOR ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA ARE ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE. AS AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE, THE CITY NOW PROVIDES THE STAFF REPORTS AND RELATED ATTACHMENTS ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE TO EMBED ALL ATTACHMENTS AND MAPS. THUS, IF YOU REQUIRE A FULL AND COMPLETE COPY OF THE AGENDA PACKET, YOU SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THE WEBSITE MATERIALS ALONE.
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