Council Meeting - May 20, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency convened at 5:07 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)
B. 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 5:08 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
Councilmember Shivinder Singh
INVOCATION
Pastor Ken Schemmer, North County Project
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd Litfin said there was no reportable action.
INTRODUCTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION OF CHABAD BETH MEIR HACOHEN
Mayor Janice Lim invited Rabbi and Naomi Blesofsky to the podium and recognized Chabad Beth Meir Hacohen for their many years in Yorba Linda and their strong support to the Jewish American community.
Pat Buttress, representative from the office of Supervisor Don Wagner also recognized Chabad Beth Meir Hacohen and thanked the synagogue for their impact on the community. Rabbi and Naomi Blesofsky also received certificates from the offices of Congresswoman Young Kim, Senators Steven Choi and Kelly Seyarto, and Assemblyman Phillip Chen.
RECOGNITION OF CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY HOLOCAUST ART & WRITING COMPETITION FINALISTS Mayor Lim recognized the five (5) student finalists from the Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District who participated in the 26th Annual Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Art & Writing Contest hosted at Chapman University and invited one of the finalists, Dawne Tsui to the podium to speak about her experience. She also invited the other four finalists to the podium and presented them with a certificate of recognition. The finalists also received certificates from the offices of Congresswoman Kim, Senators Choi and Seyarto, Assemblyman Chen, and Supervisor Wagner.
RECOGNITION OF ESPERANZA HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM
Mayor Lim congratulated the Esperanza High School Wrestling team for becoming the CIP Dual Team Champions and the CIF Individual Champions. She said the school sent a record number of twelve students to the California State Championships, and claimed two individual champions, Sammy Sanchez and Olivia Davis - making Esperanza the first school in the southern section to have a boy's and girl's state champion in the same season. Council recognized the team and commended them for their hard work, and their coach, Christian Holiday commended the students and thanked Council for the recognition.
The students also received recognitions from the offices of Congresswoman Kim, Senators Choi and Seyarto, Assemblyman Chen, and Supervisor Wagner.
RECOGNITION OF LITTLEST ANGEL GUILD
Mayor Lim invited Lucille Summerfield to the podium and recognized the Littlest Angel Guild for their sixty years helping children receive life-changing care at CHOC hospital. Littlest Angel Guild raises funds for CHOC, and with the help of donors, sponsors and community partners, have raised over $7 million dollars. Mayor Lim said the Guild is also raising funds for CHOC's resident Dog Program, as research has shown that dogs have many positive impacts in clinical environments. Mayor Lim and Council expressed their profound appreciation to the Littest Angel Guild and presented Ms. Summerfield with a certificate of recognition.
She also received certificates from the offices of Congresswoman Kim, Senators Choi and Seyarto, and Assemblyman Chen.
DROWNING PREVENTION AWARENESS PROCLAMATION
Mayor Lim invited Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Kevin Fetterman to the podium and presented him with a proclamation proclaiming the City's participation in the "Always Watch the Water" and "Never Swim Alone" 2025 campaigns that kick-off this month and continue through August.
Chief Fetterman spoke about the ABC's of drowning prevention and thanked Council for the proclamation.
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
For the next recognition, Mayor Lim invited Public Works Director / City Engineer Jamie Lai to the podium and presented her with a proclamation declaring May 18 - 24, 2025 as "National Public Works Week" throughout the City.
Director Lai shared a brief video from staff and thanked Council for the support and recognition.
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES UPDATE BY POLICE SERVICES SERGEANT DONALD LEE Sergeant Donald Lee, sitting in for Chief of Police Services Captain De Anne Wigginton, provided a PowerPoint presentation on law enforcement updates for March and April. He provided statistics on the traffic collisions and citations, crime data, residential burglaries and arrests. He spoke specifically of three significant arrests, one where a suspect was arrested for thefts at schools on March 24th, an arrest on April 7th where a suspect was arrested for a backflow valve theft, and lastly, another significant arrest where a suspect broke into a mobile phone store on April 7th and was tracked to a home where four others were arrested for outstanding warrants. He concluded by sharing photos of recent community safety events and announced the upcoming Ice Cream with Deputies on Friday, May 23rd at Bruster's Real Ice Cream from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR OR ITEMS NOT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA Patty Cabada, spoke about harassment at a May 10th track meet and disparaging public comments about a PYLUSD Board Member. She asked Council to open an investigation into the matter.
Pat Nelson, resident, said her Neighborhood Watch sign was stolen years ago and inquired about a replacement. She spoke on Consent Calendar Item No. 7 and inquired when the work closure will be and for how long.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilwoman Tara Campbell disclosed that she has conferred with City Attorney Litfin and although she works for the County of Orange, she can participate in Item Nos. 6 and 11, as they do not involve her department.
Councilwoman Peggy Huang requested to pull Item Nos. 11 and 12 from the Consent Calendar and Councilman Singh also requested to pull Item No. 11.
Concerning Item No. 7 and in response to Ms. Nelson's comments, Councilwoman Campbell asked Director Lai if staff has an update on the closure timeline. Director Lai indicated that Phase 1, to construct the middle portion, will be a closure of 9 working days, from June 17th to June 26th. Phase 2, to construct the north side, will be a partial closure, if needed, for five working days from June 27th to July 3rd, and Phase 3, to construct the south side, would be a partial closure, if needed, for five working days from July 7th to 11th.
Moved by
Singh
Seconded by
Huang
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar.
AYES (4)
Singh, Huang, Campbell, and Lim
ABSENT (1)
Rodriguez
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 – MAY 20, 2025
1. AP Check Register 5-20-25 - CC-FIN-25-019.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AP Check Register 5-20-25.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the accounts payable check register and wire transfer report dated May 20, 2025, in the amount of $1,197,799.95.
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 6, 2025 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_May06_2025 - English.pdf
2. Greensheet - Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_May06_2025 - English.pdf It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of the May 6, 2025 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting.
4. TREASURER’S REPORT – FEBRUARY 2025
1. Treasurers Report - Feb 2025 - CC-FIN-25-018.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Treasurers Report - Feb 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. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JONES LANG LASALLE BROKERAGE, INC. TO PROVIDE RETAIL RECRUITMENT AND ATTRACTION SERVICES TO RETAIL CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE CITY
1. One-year Extension to Professional Services Agreement with JLL - CC-ADM-25-034.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Amendment No. 2.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council direct the City Manager to sign a one-year extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Jones Lang LaSalle Brokerage, Inc. (JLL) to assist the City in providing retail recruitment and attraction services to retail centers throughout the city.
6. APPROVAL OF FY 2025/26 ANIMAL CARE NOTICE OF INTENT
1. Orange County Animal Care NOI FY 2025-26 - CC-ADM-25-031.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - OCAC Agreement 2016-2026.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - OCAC NOI FY 2025-26.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Notice of Intent with Orange County Animal Care for animal control and shelter services for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-5939 APPROVING THE TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE OF BASTANCHURY ROAD
1. OC Loop Segment D Bastanchury Street Closure - CC-PW-25-013.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - OC Loop Presentation for Traffic Commission.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Resolution No. 2025-5939.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-5939, approving the temporary street closure on Bastanchury Road at Carbon Canyon Channel.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-5940 APPROVING AVOCADO AVENUE TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE
1. Avocado Avenue Temporary Closure - CC-PW-25-014.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2025-5940.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Encroachment Permit Application.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-5940, approving Southern California Edison’s request to conduct a temporary street closure on Avocado Avenue between Ben Lomond Lane and Oriente Drive.
9. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-5942 REGARDING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA’S CIRCULATION ELEMENT AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M2 (M2) PROGRAM
1. FY 25-26 OCTA Measure M2 Eligibility - CC-PW-25-012.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2025-5942.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Yorba Linda Circulation Element.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-5942 regarding the status and update of the circulation element, and mitigation fee program for the Measure M2 (M2) Program.
10. ENCROACHMENT ONTO CITY EASEMENT – 5122 RICHFIELD ROAD
1. Encroachment onto City Easement_5122 Richfield Rd - CC-PW-25-015.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Declaration of Restrictive Covenants Agreement.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - E-5 Encroachment Policy.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Proposed Improvements-5122 Richfield Road.pdf It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Authorize the 6-foot-tall wooden fence to remain on 5122 Richfield Road, 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 5122 Richfield Road to execute a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants Agreement pursuant to City Council Policy E-5.
13. REPORTS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR LAST MEETING
1. Planning Comm. Recap 5-14-25.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
14. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY REPORTS
1. Committee and Agency Reports - CC-ADM-25-032.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Reports from CC Organizations.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
11. AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
1. Law Enf. Svcs Agmt - Orange County Sheriff's Dept - CC-ADM-25-035.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - New Five Year Agmt.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - FY25-26 Cost Estimates.pdf
Councilwoman Huang said she had previously inquired about response times and said since the contract cost is increasing, she would like to see deliverables presented to the Council in the future.
Councilman Singh asked if there are any major changes in the current contract compared to the previous one. Sergeant Lee said he does not believe there are any major resource changes, and spoke about the total number of deputies assigned to the City, including motor vehicles, SRO and three investigators.
Councilwoman Campbell moved the item with the inclusion of Councilwoman Huang's request to include statistics on deliverables in the next police services report.
Moved by
Campbell
Seconded by
Huang
It is recommended that the City Council approve a new five-year agreement for law enforcement services with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department beginning with fiscal year 2025-26.
AYES (4)
Singh, Huang, Lim, and Campbell
ABSENT (1)
Rodriguez
CARRIED (4 to 0)
12. LEGISLATION UPDATE AND BILL ANALYSIS
1. Legislative Update and Positions - CC-ADM-25-033.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Legislation Update 5-20-25.pdf
Councilwoman Huang spoke about bills SB 79, AB 712, and AB 306 and urged the community to stay informed and help oppose the bills.
Moved by
Singh
Seconded by
Huang
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the recommended positions on bills currently in the state legislature, and direct staff to prepare and send advocacy letters, as necessary, to communicate the Council’s position on these bills.
AYES (4)
Singh, Lim, Huang, and Campbell
ABSENT (1)
Rodriguez
CARRIED (4 to 0)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. PUBLIC HEARING ON VACANCIES PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.3
1. Vacancies Public Hearing Gov Code Sec 3502.3 - CC-ADM-25-036.pdf a. Open Public Hearing - Mayor Lim opened the public hearing. b. Staff Report
Administrative Services Director David Albaugh provided a brief PowerPoint presentation on this item, which gave an overview of AB 2561. He said it became effective January 1, 2025 and adds Government Code section 3502.3 to the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (“MMBA”) governing public employer labor relations. This change requires local agencies to hold a public hearing before the governing body every fiscal year to present information on vacancies, recruitment and retention. Director Albaugh said the city currently has two vacancies and provided statistics on the number of hires since July 2024 and the average time to fill them. He said the City is not experiencing a shortage of applicants. c. Take Testimony
None.
d. Close Public Hearing - Mayor Lim closed the public hearing. e. Make Determination
Moved by
Campbell
Seconded by
Huang
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report, and conduct a public hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3.
AYES (4)
Singh, Lim, Huang, and Campbell
ABSENT (1)
Rodriguez
CARRIED (4 to 0)
16. COMMUNTY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 FUNDING
1. CDBG Public Hearing - CC-CD-25-010.pdf
a. Open Public Hearing - Mayor Lim opened the public hearing. b. Staff Report
Community Development Director Nate Farnsworth provided a brief staff report and discussed the program application and proposed monetary allocations. He said the City participates in the Community Development Block Grant Program annually, for which the City submits an application for fiscal year funding. The program allocates money for projects aimed at assisting in low or moderate-income areas to provide decent housing in a suitable living environment. He said this year, the City received a request to help fund a reroofing project at the Evergreen Villas complex for roughly $80,000. The City will have available an estimated $261,014 in regular CDBG funds during the 2025/26 fiscal year. c. Take Testimony
None.
d. Close Public Hearing - Mayor Lim closed the public hearing. e. Make Determination
Councilwoman Campbell disclosed that this item makes references to the County of Orange but she can participate in the item as it is not directly with the County nor her department.
Moved by
Singh
Seconded by
Campbell
It is recommended that the City Council approve the projects associated with Yorba Linda’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for Fiscal Year 2025/26. Furthermore, the Council may direct staff to submit an application package to the County of Orange Housing and Community Development offices for administrative assistance, in accordance with the previously approved Cooperation Agreement between the City of Yorba Linda and the County of Orange executed on June 17, 2014.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT/MAYOR’S REPORT/MATTERS PRESENTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS/ OTHER AGENCY REPORTS Councilwoman Campbell commended the Yorba Linda Sunrise Rotary for the memorable Lobsterfest. She said Memorial Day is approaching and urged residents to attend the Memorial Day events in the community.
Councilman Singh also thanked the Rotarians for the great Lobsterfest event. He said he attended the grand reopening for the Eastern Star Homes senior living community with his wife and shared that they have a 40% vacancy. He thanked City Manager Mark Pulone and Sergeant Lee for accompanying him to the East Lake HOA board meeting. He said the meeting was well attended and they discussed flock cameras and texting 911.
Councilwoman Huang echoed the comments regarding Lobsterfest and thanked everyone who supported the event. She cautioned those traveling this summer to be mindful of mosquitoes and the risk of dengue fever.
Mayor Lim announced the upcoming Memorial Day events. She said the Veterans Memorial Association will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 26, at 2:00 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial at Veterans Park. She said that the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum will also have an event at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Lim urged anyone with a military loved one to consider honoring them by purchasing a military banner through the City of Yorba Linda’s Military Banner Program! This program proudly recognizes active-duty service members from Yorba Linda by displaying banners along sections of Yorba Linda Boulevard, each featuring the honoree’s name and military branch. Applications are open through June 1. More information and to apply, residents can visit the City’s yorbalindaca.gov/MilitaryBannerRecognition.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lim adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting on June 3, 2025.