Council Meeting - April 15, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency convened at 5:32 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 LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (1 case)
Name of Case: Steinberg v. City of Yorba Linda
Case Number: 30-2022-01240632-CU-PO-CJC, Superior Court, County of Orange
C. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT – CITY MANAGER
Government Code Section 54957
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into Closed Session at 5:33 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
Veteran Rich Frauenzimmer
INVOCATION
Pastor Brian Long, Yorba Linda Lighthouse Church
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd Litfin said there was no reportable action.
INTRODUCTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION OF DALE J. LELLI LIFE AND LEGACY
Mayor Janice Lim shared that at the previous Council meeting, she and Council had the honor of adjourning in memory of Dale J. Lelli and invited his widow, Kathy Lelli, to the podium to receive an In Memoriam certificate from Council. Mayor Lim said Dale joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1965 and was honorably discharged in 1968. He took pride in being a Marine and was a member of several groups over the years, including: American Legion - Richard Nixon Post 679, Vietnam Veterans of America and was part of the weekly flag raising at the Yorba Linda Veterans Memorial. She spoke further about his volunteerism and said Dale and Kathy lived in Yorba Linda for 37 years. Dale was a loving husband, father to three children and grandpa to three grandchildren.
Council also presented Kathy with a flag from Congresswoman Young Kim's office and certificates from the offices of Senators Steven Choi and Kelly Seyarto, Assemblyman Phillip Chen and Supervisor Don Wagner.
11th MEU ADOPTION COMMITTEE PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 13TH AS MEU DAY Mayor Lim presented a proclamation to 11th MEU
Colonel Caleb Hyatt and 11th MEU Deployment Readiness Coordinator Kyp Hughes, declaring April 13th, annually, as 11th MEU Day. She said the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit at Camp Pendleton was established on April 13, 1979, to protect and serve the United States of America and its citizens; and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit was adopted in Yorba Linda in 2015 to promote active military.
Colonel Hyatt thanked Council for the proclamation and expressed his enthusiasm to work with Council and the community to support the members of the 11th MEU. Coordinator Hughes spoke briefly about the family aspect and support the 11th MEU provides.
RECOGNITION OF LEAH AMICO OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST
Leah Amico was not in attendance for the recognition.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE QUARTERLY UPDATE AND BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH RECOGNITIONS Mayor Lim invited Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Susan Wan-Ross to provide the Quarterly update. She shared a PowerPoint presentation highlighting their Chairman's Circle, ribbon cuttings, lunch mobs, e-waste, National Civics Bee, and Principal for a Day. She said the quarterly retention rate is 96.2% with a total member count of 265. Ms. Wan-Ross provided statistics on the Chamber's closed business recorded, certificates of origin, and provided an update on the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce Foundation. She concluded her presentation by recognizing the businesses of the month for January, February and March respectively as: Oceans & Earth, Josh Alexander - THE Brokeredge, and N Zone Sports Orange County. Ms. Wan-Ross stated that they have a Civics Academy Program for adults, she said interested residents can go online and test their knowledge to win prizes. She concluded by announcing that Yorba Days is Saturday, May 3rd on Main Street from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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 recognitions from the offices of Congresswoman Kim, Senators Choi and Seyarto, Assemblyman Chen and Supervisor Wagner.
CITY'S BUSINESS OF THE QUARTER RECOGNITION
Mayor Lim presented the City's Business of the Quarter recognition to The Cookie Element. She invited Michael and Amy Spillane to the podium and said they opened their family-owned business in 2016 and offer an exclusive cookie experience to the community.
Mayor Lim presented them with their certificate of recognition and said they also received recognitions from the offices of Congresswoman Kim, Senators Choi and Seyarto, Assemblyman Chen, and Supervisor Don Wagner. Amy and Michael Spillane spoke about their business and thanked the community for the support.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR OR ITEMS NOT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA Corinne Loomis
, resident, expressed her gratitude to City staff and said the 311 application is amazing. She said City staff always responds within 24 to 48 hours and said everyone is very responsive.
Richard de Bruijn, resident, said he walks around Casa Loma Avenue and La Entrada Drive often, and said the area between La Entrada Drive and Bastanchury Road has deteriorated. He said the area needs maintenance, tree roots are all above the ground and there is debris. He suggested signs that ask people to pick up their dogs' waste.
Pat Nelson, resident, spoke about public comments that have been made by a neighbor in relation to trees in their neighborhood and the dangers of the trees and gas pipelines. She said those trees were planted before the homes were built and were part of the Conditional Use Permit. She said the trees are large enough that they provide privacy to her backyard. She said the trees were recently trimmed and are healthy.
Peter Meng, resident, shared a PowerPoint to express his concerns on hazardous fire conditions, and he spoke of the importance of fire prevention and action. He said three natural gas pipelines lie beneath large trees that present these hazardous conditions on Chicago Avenue. His slides included an image of safe planting distances near gas pipelines, and a rendering of the Pepper trees, Pine trees and a Sycamore tree in relation to the pipeline.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by
Singh
Seconded by
Campbell
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar.
AYES (5)
Rodriguez, Campbell, Huang, Singh, 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 – APRIL 15, 2025
1. AP Check Register 4-15-25 - CC-FIN-25-016.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AP Check Register 4-15-25.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the accounts payable check register and wire transfer report dated April 15, 2025, in the amount of $1,343,578.94.
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 1, 2025 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Apr01_2025 - English.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of the April 1, 2025 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting.
4. TREASURER’S REPORT – JANUARY 2025
1. Treasurers Report Jan 2025 - CC-FIN-25-015.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Treasurers Report Jan 2025.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. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS NO. 4 & NO. 5 - SENIOR MOBILITY PROGRAM CABCO YELLOW INC.
1. Senior Mobility Program Change Order - CC-PR-25-005.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - CABCO Agreement April 2021.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Amendment No. 4.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Amendment No. 5.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Approve Amendment No. 4 to the April 22, 2021, Agreement with CABCO Yellow Inc. with a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000; and, 2.) Approve Amendment No. 5 to the April 22, 2021, Agreement with CABCO Yellow Inc. extending services for an additional one-year term through May 31, 2026 (the final one-year extension) with a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-5935 MAIN STREET AND ARROYO WAY TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES
1. Main St. and Arroyo Way Temp Closures - CC-PW-25-010.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2025-5935.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Traffic Control Plan.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Approve temporary street closures on Main Street (from just north of the Yorba Linda Town Center entrance to Lemon Drive) and Arroyo Way (from Main Street to Valencia Avenue) for special events in 2025; and 2.) Authorize the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to approve future street closure requests within these limits, unless substantial changes necessitate reconsideration by the Traffic Commission. This authorization applies to all special events with the same street closure limits on Main Street and Arroyo Way.
7. DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES-EAST LAKE VILLAGE ASSOCIATION
1. Denial of Claim-East Lake Village Association - CC-ADM-25-027.pdf It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda deny the claim for damages filed by the East Lake Village Association.
8. REPORTS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR LAST MEETING
1. Planning Comm. Recap 4-9-25.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY REPORTS
1. Committee and Agency Reports - CC-ADM-25-026.pdf
2. 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 Mark Pulone thanked Ms.
Loomis
for her positive remarks regarding 311 and encouraged residents to utilize the application or call the City to report issues that need to be addressed. In response to Mr. de Bruijn's comments, he said he would be happy to meet him at the site and see the trail conditions with him. Lastly, he concluded his comments by discussing weed abatement and fire threat and said if anyone has questions regarding their property and potential fire risk, the Orange County Fire Authority can meet with them to assess their conditions.
Councilwoman Huang said it is mosquito awareness week and residents can request mosquitofish from the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District for placement in water features to prevent the emergence of adult mosquitoes. She concluded her comments by announcing a social media awareness contest that the District is running and encouraged the community to share the information and help the City win first place.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez provided an update on the South Coast Air Quality Management District and said the Rules, Rule 1111 and 1121 will be delayed another month to allow for greater input and outreach. He said many cities have weighed in, this pause will allow for all of the cities to have the rules front and center during a breakout session at the upcoming SCAG Regional Conference & General Assembly on May 1st.
Councilman Singh thanked Yorba Linda Police Services for keeping the community safe and for their outstanding outreach on e-bike safety. Captain Wigginton said they have provided e-bike safety presentations at local schools and they are also holding community presentations throughout the city; the next one will be Wednesday, April 23rd from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Yorba Linda Community Center. Councilman Singh encouraged the community to participate in Love Yorba Linda.
Councilwoman Campbell requested for staff to look into the area mentioned by Mr. de Bruijn. She also spoke of Love Yorba Linda on Saturday, April 26th and said she is leading a project at the Paxton Equestrian Center for brush clearing.
Mayor Lim announced Yorba Linda Police Services' Community Safety and Crime Prevention meeting on Tuesday, April 22, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Center. She also said that the City, in collaboration with the Yorba Linda Police Services, recognizes the increasing popularity of e-bikes and stated that they are actively engaging in public outreach to educate residents about safety and regulations. Anyone with concerns or who sees dangerous behaviors regarding e-bikes should contact the Orange County Sheriff's Department's non-emergency/dispatch line at 714-647-7000, and echoed the comments made by Captain Wigginton regarding the upcoming April 23rd community meeting. Mayor Lim reminded residents that Love Yorba Linda will be on Saturday, April 26 and urged everyone to participate. More information can be found on loveyorbalinda.org.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lim adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting on May 6, 2025.