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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their authorized representatives, as of the date first above written.
LENDER:
Master Plan of Drainage – Watershed 2
By:
City of Yorba Linda
BORROWER:
Master Plan of Drainage – Watershed 1
By:
City of Yorba Linda
ATTEST:
By:
Marcia Brown, City Clerk
ATTEST:
By:
Marcia Brown, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
RUTAN & TUCKER, LLP
By:
City Attorney, City of Yorba Linda
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EXHIBIT “A”
AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1114
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
YORBA LINDA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING NEW CHAPTER 10.80
(REGULATED MOBILITY DEVICES) TO TITLE 10 (VEHICLES
AND TRAFFIC) OF THE YORBA LINDA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING OPERATION OF REGULATED MOBILITY
DEVICES SUCH AS
E-BIKES
WHEREAS, the City of Yorba Linda, California ("City") is a municipal corporation, duly organized and existing under the California Constitution and laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that while exact figures for California’s ebike sales are not readily available, the state’s proactive policies and infrastructure investments suggest that its growth rate aligns with or surpasses national trends.
Assuming California mirrored the national quadrupling of e-bike sales from 2019 to 2022 and continued to grow, it’s plausible that the state experienced a 400–500% increase in e-bike sales by 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to promote the safe operation of e-bikes as well as the safety of persons using electric bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, electrically motorized boards, low-speed vehicles, motorized scooters, shared mobility devices and other similar vehicles (defined herein as "regulated mobility devices"), while maximizing transportation and recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS, the California Vehicle Code regulates the operation of bicycles and electric bicycles; and
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 231 defines a “bicycle,” as “a device upon which a person may ride, propelled exclusively by human power, except as provided in Section 312.5, through a belt, chain, or gears, and having one or more wheels”; and WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 312.5 defines an “electric bicycle,” as “a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts”; and
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 21100 permits local authorities to adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution regarding the operation of bicycles on public sidewalks; and
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 21207.5 regulates the use of motorized vehicles on a bicycle path or trail, bikeway, bicycle lane, equestrian trail, or hiking or recreational trail, unless it is within or adjacent to a roadway or unless the local authority or the governing body of a public agency having jurisdiction over the path or trail permits, by ordinance, that operation; and
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WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 21207.5 also permits the local authority or governing body of a public agency having jurisdiction over an equestrian trail, or hiking or recreational trail, to prohibit, by ordinance, the operation of an electric bicycle or any class of electric bicycle on that trail; and
WHEREAS, the City has experienced a significant increase in the use of electric bicycles and other electric transportation devices, leading to concerns regarding public safety and the need for regulation, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the provisions of this Chapter represent reasonable measures and enforcement mechanisms that can be implemented to promote the safe and efficient use of sidewalks, bike paths, bike lanes, multipurpose trails, streets, roads, and highways in the City pursuant to the City's police power, and are based on compliance with other generally applicable laws, including state and federal law, and the Yorba Linda Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. Chapter 10.80 (Regulated Mobility Devices) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) is hereby added to the Yorba Linda Municipal Code to read as follows:
Chapter 10.80 Regulated Mobility Devices
Section 10.80.010 - Purpose and Intent.
The City Council finds that the unsafe operation of regulated mobility devices on all public property and private property open to the public for pedestrian travel poses a significant risk to the safety and welfare of persons, pedestrians, equestrians, motorists, and children throughout the City. The purpose of this Chapter is to implement reasonable regulations on the operation and use of these types of mobility devices pursuant to the City's police power to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, to better promote the safe use and operation of regulated mobility devices, to prevent vehicular and pedestrian conflicts and other traffic hazards, to prevent hazards to public safety, and to enhance pedestrian and motorist safety.
Section 10.80.020 - Definitions.
In addition to the definitions set forth in Section 10.80.010 or elsewhere in this Code, for purposes of this Chapter, the words and phrases defined herein shall be construed in accordance with the following definitions:
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Electric bicycle has the same meaning as in California Vehicle Code Section 312.5, as it may be amended from time to time.
Electric personal assistive mobility device has the same meaning as in California Vehicle Code Section 313, as it may be amended from time to time.
Electrically motorized board has the same meaning as in California Vehicle Code Section 313.5, as it may be amended from time to time.
Enforcement Officer means any peace officer, person designated as a Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to Section 1.03.040 of this Code, or any City employee designated by the City Manager or employee of the Orange County Sheriff Department authorized to administer or process violations related to this Chapter.
Low-speed vehicle has the same meaning as in California Vehicle Code Section 385.5, as it may be amended from time to time.
Motorized scooter has the same meaning as in California Vehicle Code Section 407.5, as it may be amended from time to time.
Operate means to ride, operate, and/or otherwise control a regulated mobility device other than walking such device.
Park means a public park owned, operated, and/or maintained by the City.
Regulated mobility device means an electric bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electrically motorized board, low-speed vehicle, motorized scooter, shared mobility device, and any other similar mobility device.
Shared mobility devices have the same meaning as in California Civil Code Section 2505, as it may be amended from time to time.
Sidewalk means the portion of the public right-of-way between the curb line of any street, road, highway, bicycle lane, or other thoroughfare designed for vehicular travel and the adjacent property line, or any other paved path or walkway, which is intended for pedestrian travel, whether publicly or privately owned and/or maintained.
Multipurpose Trails are defined by the City’s Updated 2024 Riding, Hiking, and Bikeway Trails Component as follows:
• Earthen Multipurpose Trails – Soft surfaces intended for use by equestrians, hikers, joggers, and some mountain bicyclists where appropriate. • Paved Multipurpose Trails – Trails for multiple users (hikers, joggers, equestrians, bicyclists) that do not necessarily meet Class I Bikeway standards because of varying widths and surfaces.
Bikeways are defined by the City’s Updated 2024 Riding, Hiking, and Bikeway Trails Component as follows:
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• Paved Trails (Class I Bikeway) - Paved paths intended primarily for use by bicyclists, pedestrians, those in wheelchairs, and those with strollers. • Bike Lanes (Class II Bikeway) – Striped, stenciled, and signed lanes on streets or highways for the use of bicycles. Bike lanes with an additional painted buffer are known as Class IIB Buffered Bikeways. • Bike Routes (Class III Bikeway) – Signed routes along streets or highways; bicycles share travel lanes with motor vehicles.
• Separated Bikeways (Class IV Bikeway) - Bike lanes with physical protection from motor vehicles such as with bollards, concrete, planters, or landscaping.
Section 10.80.030 - Unlawful Operation of Regulated Mobility Devices. (a) It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Chapter for any person to operate a regulated mobility device in an unsafe manner on any street, road, highway, sidewalk, bike path, bike lane, multipurpose trail, park, or upon any private property which is held open to the public for pedestrian travel. Operating a regulated mobility device in an unsafe manner includes any one or more of the following:
(1) Violating any provision of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code, California Vehicle Code, or other law or regulation applicable to the use or operation of a regulated mobility device.
(2) Operating on any street, road, highway, or bicycle lane against the direction of traffic.
(3) Operating in a manner other than the manner in which the regulated mobility device was designed.
(4) Operating at a speed greater than 25 miles per hour on any street, road, highway, and bikeway, or at any speed greater than is reasonable or prudent under the conditions then existing.
(5) Operating at a speed greater than 10 miles per hour on any multipurpose trails (including the El Cajon Trail), parks, sidewalks, or other area generally open to public access, or at any speed greater than is reasonable or prudent under the conditions then existing. Example:
when passing pedestrians or equestrians on a multipurpose trail, those on regulated mobility devices shall slow down and pass at low speed while maneuvering away from pedestrians at a safe distance. (6) Operating while hitched to or physically attached to any moving vehicle or motorized device or operating while allowing another person who is not a passenger to either cling to or to be physically attached to the regulated mobility device.
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(7) Operating a regulated mobility device while carrying a passenger is prohibited for any person under the age of 16, regardless of the device’s design.
(8) Operating while lifting one or more wheels into the air. (9) Operating while failing to yield the right-of-way to any and all pedestrians and equestrians or failing to yield the right-of-way to a vehicle upon entering a roadway or driveway from a sidewalk.
(10) Operating in any manner that endangers the operator, passengers, other motorists, other riders, equestrians, or pedestrians in the area. (11) Operating while failing to obey any posted signs regulating operation including signs prohibiting operation in specific areas. (12) Intentionally swerving or riding around stopped or slowed traffic, including street takeovers and intentionally preventing vehicular traffic from proceeding.
(13) Operating a bicycle, scooter, or other regulated device without wearing a properly fitted and fastened helmet is prohibited for any person under the age of 18, including passengers.
(14) Tampering with or modifying a regulated mobility device so as to change the speed capability of the device, or otherwise altering, modifying, or adjusting the motor settings to increase the speed of the device, unless the required label indicating the classification is appropriately replaced. (15) Operating, or attempt to operate, any regulated mobility device while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, any controlled substance, or any combination thereof. Any person arrested for a violation of this section shall have the right to request a chemical test of their breath to determine the presence and concentration of alcohol, or a chemical test of their blood to determine the presence and concentration of alcohol and/or controlled substances, which will be paid for by the arrestee.
Upon such request, the arresting officer shall cause the appropriate test to be administered.
(16) Operating a regulated mobility device in a manner that damages public or private landscaping, public infrastructure, or private property.
Section 10.80.040 - Designated and Posted Prohibited Operation Areas. (a) City Council May Designate Prohibitions. The City Council may by resolution designate and declare any street, road, highway, sidewalk, multipurpose trail,
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or other area generally open to public access, or portions thereof, to be locations where the operation of regulated mobility devices are prohibited. (b) City Engineer to Post Prohibitions. The City Engineer is authorized to cause signs and/or markings to be placed, giving notice of such prohibitions as necessary to implement the regulations established by subsection (a) above.
Section 10.80.050 - Exemptions.
(a) Public Agency Personnel: Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, or any other section of this code, City and public agency personnel may operate regulated mobility devices or other vehicles at any place in the City in the performance of their official duties.
(b) Mobility Devices. This Chapter is not intended to apply to or otherwise restrict regulated mobility devices used in a safe manner by physically disabled persons as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Sections 12101 et seq.).
Section 10.80.060 - Penalties.
The first violation of this Chapter is deemed an infraction, punishable by a fine of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250.00). The second violation of this Chapter by an individual shall be subject to a Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) fine. A third and any subsequent violations of this Chapter within a twelve (12) month time period may be charged as a misdemeanor in accordance with Section 1.12.010 of this Code at the discretion of the City Attorney and the penalties for a misdemeanor shall apply to the violation with a fine of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). If the City Attorney determines not to charge a subsequent violation as a misdemeanor, the violation shall be punishable as an infraction with a fine of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions might subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its adoption.
The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance or a summary thereof to be published in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda on this 7th day of October 2025.
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_____________________________
JANICE LIM, MAYOR
CITY OF YORBA LINDA
ATTEST:
_____________________________
MARCIA BROWN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF YORBA LINDA
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RUTAN & TUCKER LLP
_____________________________
CITY ATTORNEY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
ss.
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, MARCIA BROWN, City Clerk of the City of Yorba Linda, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda held on the 7th day of October, 2025, and was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
________________________________
MARCIA BROWN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF YORBA LINDA
OCTOBER 7, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 12. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1114, REGARDING OPERATION OF REGULATED
MOBILITY DEVICES SUCH AS E-BIKES
CORRECT SECOND READING ORDINANCE LANGUAGE
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1114
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING NEW CHAPTER 10.80 (REGULATED MOBILITY DEVICES) TO TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE YORBA LINDA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING OPERATION OF REGULATED MOBILITY DEVICES SUCH AS
E-BIKES
WHEREAS, the City of Yorba Linda, California ("City") is a municipal corporation, duly organized and existing under the California Constitution and laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that while exact figures for California’s ebike sales are not readily available, the state’s proactive policies and infrastructure investments suggest that its growth rate aligns with or surpasses national trends.
Assuming California mirrored the national quadrupling of e-bike sales from 2019 to 2022 and continued to grow, it’s plausible that the state experienced a 400–500% increase in e-bike sales by 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to promote the safe operation of e-bikes as well as the safety of persons using electric bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, electrically motorized boards, low-speed vehicles, motorized scooters, shared mobility devices and other similar vehicles (defined herein as "regulated mobility devices"), while maximizing transportation and recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS, the California Vehicle Code regulates the operation of bicycles and electric bicycles; and
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 231 defines a “bicycle,” as “a device upon which a person may ride, propelled exclusively by human power, except as provided in Section 312.5, through a belt, chain, or gears, and having one or more wheels”; and WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 312.5 defines an “electric bicycle,” as “a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts”; and
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 21100 permits local authorities to adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution regarding the operation of bicycles on public sidewalks; and
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 21207.5 regulates the use of motorized vehicles on a bicycle path or trail, bikeway, bicycle lane, equestrian trail, or hiking or recreational trail, unless it is within or adjacent to a roadway or unless the local authority or the governing body of a public agency having jurisdiction over the path or trail permits, by ordinance, that operation; and
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WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 21207.5 also permits the local authority or governing body of a public agency having jurisdiction over an equestrian trail, or hiking or recreational trail, to prohibit, by ordinance, the operation of an electric bicycle or any class of electric bicycle on that trail; and
WHEREAS, the City has experienced a significant increase in the use of electric bicycles and other electric transportation devices, leading to concerns regarding public safety and the need for regulation, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the provisions of this Chapter represent reasonable measures and enforcement mechanisms that can be implemented to promote the safe and efficient use of sidewalks, bike paths, bike lanes, multipurpose trails, streets, roads, and highways in the City pursuant to the City's police power, and are based on compliance with other generally applicable laws, including state and federal law, and the Yorba Linda Municipal Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. Chapter 10.80 (Regulated Mobility Devices) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) is hereby added to the Yorba Linda Municipal Code to read as follows:
Chapter 10.80 Regulated Mobility Devices
Section 10.80.010 - Purpose and Intent.
The City Council finds that the unsafe operation of regulated mobility devices on all public property and private property open to the public for pedestrian travel poses a significant risk to the safety and welfare of persons, pedestrians, equestrians, motorists, and children throughout the City. The purpose of this Chapter is to implement reasonable regulations on the operation and use of these types of mobility devices pursuant to the City's police power to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, to better promote the safe use and operation of regulated mobility devices, to prevent vehicular and pedestrian conflicts and other traffic hazards, to prevent hazards to public safety, and to enhance pedestrian and motorist safety.
Section 10.80.020 - Definitions.
In addition to the definitions set forth in Section 10.80.010 or elsewhere in this Code, for purposes of this Chapter, the words and phrases defined herein shall be construed in accordance with the following definitions:
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Electric bicycle has the same meaning as in California Vehicle Code Section 312.5, as it may be amended from time to time.
Electric personal assistive mobility device has the same meaning as in California Vehicle Code Section 313, as it may be amended from time to time.
Electrically motorized board has the same meaning as in California Vehicle Code Section 313.5, as it may be amended from time to time.
Enforcement Officer means any peace officer, person designated as a Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to Section 1.03.040 of this Code, or any City employee designated by the City Manager or employee of the Orange County Sheriff Department authorized to administer or process violations related to this Chapter.
Low-speed vehicle has the same meaning as in California Vehicle Code Section 385.5, as it may be amended from time to time.
Motorized scooter has the same meaning as in California Vehicle Code Section 407.5, as it may be amended from time to time.
Operate means to ride, operate, and/or otherwise control a regulated mobility device other than walking such device.
Park means a public park owned, operated, and/or maintained by the City.
Regulated mobility device means an electric bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, electrically motorized board, low-speed vehicle, motorized scooter, shared mobility device, and any other similar mobility device.
Shared mobility devices have the same meaning as in California Civil Code Section 2505, as it may be amended from time to time.
Sidewalk means the portion of the public right-of-way between the curb line of any street, road, highway, bicycle lane, or other thoroughfare designed for vehicular travel and the adjacent property line, or any other paved path or walkway, which is intended for pedestrian travel, whether publicly or privately owned and/or maintained.
Multipurpose Trails are defined by the City’s Updated 2024 Riding, Hiking, and Bikeway Trails Component as follows:
• Earthen Multipurpose Trails – Soft surfaces intended for use by equestrians, hikers, joggers, and some mountain bicyclists where appropriate. • Paved Multipurpose Trails – Trails for multiple users (hikers, joggers, equestrians, bicyclists) that do not necessarily meet Class I Bikeway standards because of varying widths and surfaces.
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Bikeways are defined by the City’s Updated 2024 Riding, Hiking, and Bikeway Trails Component as follows:
• Paved Trails (Class I Bikeway) - Paved paths intended primarily for use by bicyclists, pedestrians, those in wheelchairs, and those with strollers. • Bike Lanes (Class II Bikeway) – Striped, stenciled, and signed lanes on streets or highways for the use of bicycles. Bike lanes with an additional painted buffer are known as Class IIB Buffered Bikeways. • Bike Routes (Class III Bikeway) – Signed routes along streets or highways; bicycles share travel lanes with motor vehicles.
• Separated Bikeways (Class IV Bikeway) - Bike lanes with physical protection from motor vehicles such as with bollards, concrete, planters, or landscaping.
Section 10.80.030 - Unlawful Operation of Regulated Mobility Devices. (a) It shall be unlawful and a violation of this Chapter for any person to operate a regulated mobility device in an unsafe manner on any street, road, highway, sidewalk, bike path, bike lane, multipurpose trail, park, or upon any private property which is held open to the public for pedestrian travel. Operating a regulated mobility device in an unsafe manner includes any one or more of the following:
(1) Violating any provision of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code, California Vehicle Code, or other law or regulation applicable to the use or operation of a regulated mobility device.
(2) Operating on any street, road, highway, or bicycle lane against the direction of traffic.
(3) Operating in a manner other than the manner in which the regulated mobility device was designed.
(4) Operating at a speed greater than 25 miles per hour on any street, road, highway, Class II/III/IV bikeway, or at any speed greater than is reasonable or prudent under the conditions then existing. (5) Operating at a speed greater than 10 miles per hour on any multipurpose trails (including the El Cajon Trail and Class I bikeway), parks, sidewalks, or other area generally open to public access, or at any speed greater than is reasonable or prudent under the conditions then existing.
Example: when passing pedestrians or equestrians on a multipurpose trail, those on regulated mobility devices shall slow down and pass at low speed while maneuvering away from pedestrians at a safe distance. (6) Operating while hitched to or physically attached to any moving vehicle or motorized device or operating while allowing another person who is
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not a passenger to either cling to or to be physically attached to the regulated mobility device.
(7) Operating a regulated mobility device while carrying a passenger is prohibited for any person under the age of 16, regardless of the device’s design.
(8) Operating while lifting one or more wheels into the air. (9) Operating while failing to yield the right-of-way to any and all pedestrians and equestrians or failing to yield the right-of-way to a vehicle upon entering a roadway or driveway from a sidewalk.
(10) Operating in any manner that endangers the operator, passengers, other motorists, other riders, equestrians, or pedestrians in the area. (11) Operating while failing to obey any posted signs regulating operation including signs prohibiting operation in specific areas. (12) Intentionally swerving or riding around stopped or slowed traffic, including street takeovers and intentionally preventing vehicular traffic from proceeding.
(13) Operating a bicycle, scooter, or other regulated device without wearing a properly fitted and fastened helmet is prohibited for any person under the age of 18, including passengers.
(14) Tampering with or modifying a regulated mobility device so as to change the speed capability of the device, or otherwise altering, modifying, or adjusting the motor settings to increase the speed of the device, unless the required label indicating the classification is appropriately replaced. (15) Operating, or attempt to operate, any regulated mobility device while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, any controlled substance, or any combination thereof. Any person arrested for a violation of this section shall have the right to request a chemical test of their breath to determine the presence and concentration of alcohol, or a chemical test of their blood to determine the presence and concentration of alcohol and/or controlled substances, which will be paid for by the arrestee.
Upon such request, the arresting officer shall cause the appropriate test to be administered.
(16) Operating a regulated mobility device in a manner that damages public or private landscaping, public infrastructure, or private property.
Section 10.80.040 - Designated and Posted Prohibited Operation Areas.
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(a) City Council May Designate Prohibitions. The City Council may by resolution designate and declare any street, road, highway, sidewalk, multipurpose trail, or other area generally open to public access, or portions thereof, to be locations where the operation of regulated mobility devices are prohibited. (b) City Engineer to Post Prohibitions. The City Engineer is authorized to cause signs and/or markings to be placed, giving notice of such prohibitions as necessary to implement the regulations established by subsection (a) above.
Section 10.80.050 - Exemptions.
(a) Public Agency Personnel: Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, or any other section of this code, City and public agency personnel may operate regulated mobility devices or other vehicles at any place in the City in the performance of their official duties.
(b) Mobility Devices. This Chapter is not intended to apply to or otherwise restrict regulated mobility devices used in a safe manner by physically disabled persons as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Sections 12101 et seq.).
Section 10.80.060 - Penalties.
The first violation of this Chapter is deemed an infraction, punishable by a fine of Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($250.00). The second violation of this Chapter by an individual shall be subject to a Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) fine. A third and any subsequent violations of this Chapter within a twelve (12) month time period may be charged as a misdemeanor in accordance with Section 1.12.010 of this Code at the discretion of the City Attorney and the penalties for a misdemeanor shall apply to the violation with a fine of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). If the City Attorney determines not to charge a subsequent violation as a misdemeanor, the violation shall be punishable as an infraction with a fine of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions might subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its adoption.
The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance or a summary thereof to be published in the manner required by law.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda on this 19th day of August 2025. _____________________________
JANICE LIM, MAYOR
CITY OF YORBA LINDA
ATTEST:
_____________________________
MARCIA BROWN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF YORBA LINDA
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RUTAN & TUCKER LLP
_____________________________
CITY ATTORNEY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
ss.
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
I, MARCIA BROWN, City Clerk of the City of Yorba Linda, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY, that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda held on the 19th day of August, 2025, and was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
________________________________
MARCIA BROWN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF YORBA LINDA
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
DATE: OCTOBER 7, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: DAVID CHRISTIAN, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
PREPARED BY: ARLENE QUINTERO, PRINCIPAL RISK AND SAFETY
ANALYST
SUBJECT: DENIAL OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - CELIA MERRIDAY AND JAMES KENT
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council of Yorba Linda deny the claims for damages filed by Celia Merriday and James Kent.
BACKGROUND
Claims for damages filed against the City are reviewed and investigated by City staff and a third-party claims administrator with George Hills Company, Inc. George Hills Company specializes in claims management and risk management services. These services are provided through the City’s contract membership in the California Insurance Pool Authority.
City staff make recommendations to the Council for settlement or denial based on the investigatory findings. A claimant’s failure to provide evidence of and/or supporting documents to substantiate the claim for damages will also result in a recommendation for denial of the claim.
DISCUSSION
The following claims for damages have been recommended for denial based on investigations by City staff and the third-party administrator. Further details for each claim are available upon request.
Celia Merriday
A claim was submitted alleging that the claimant tripped and fell near 4411 Casa Loma Avenue, citing uneven surfaces and poor lighting as the cause of her fall.
City staff reviewed the area and confirmed that the public roadway ends approximately one block before the address identified in the claim. Based on the investigation and site review, it was determined that the condition described does not constitute a dangerous condition of public property as defined in California Government Code Section 830(a).
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Accordingly, the City of Yorba Linda is not liable for the claimant’s alleged damages, and denial of the claim is recommended.
James Kent
A claimant submitted a claim alleging that tree sap damaged their vehicle parked near their residence at 5172 Sumac Ridge Drive.
City staff and the third-party administrator reviewed the claim and confirmed that the tree in question was properly maintained, with no prior complaints or issues reported before the date of the alleged damage. Tree sap is a natural occurrence and part of the normal life cycle of trees, which cannot be reasonably anticipated or prevented by the City.
Based on the investigation, there is no evidence of negligence or prior notice that would make the City liable for the damage. Accordingly, the third-party administrator and City staff recommend denial of the claim.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ALTERNATIVES
As an alternative to staff’s recommendations for the claims, the City Council has the following options:
1. Accept liability for the claim and pay the amount specified in the claim forms.
2. Grant settlement authority up to a certain amount and direct the claims adjuster to enter into settlement negotiations with the claimants.
PLANNING COMMISSION | AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
MEETING DATE | SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
Community Development Department
Planning Division
Director
Nate Farnsworth, AICP
4.1 APPROVAL OF AUGUST 27, 2025, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES A motion by Chair Pro Tem Masterson, second by Commissioner Goldfarb, to approve the minutes as mailed. The motion carried (4-0-1) with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bernstein, Chavez Marquez, Goldfarb, Masterson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Behura
ABSTAIN: None
7.1 VARIANCE 2025-01 WILK
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 18031 ANNA MARIE ROAD
Behura arrived at 6:45 p.m.
A request to reduce the required side yard setback by up to five feet to allow for the construction of a detached accessory structure not to exceed 1,000 square feet along the easterly side property line.
A motion by Commissioner Behura, second by Commissioner Goldfarb to adopt Resolution No. 5647 Variance 2025-02 Wilk, subject to attached conditions and a adding requirement that the applicant shall uphold insurance or bond. The motion carried (3-2) with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bernstein, Behura, Goldfarb
NOES: Chavez Marquez, Masterson
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Speakers in favor: None
Speakers in opposition: None
7.2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2025-22 – GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL PROPERTY ADDRESS: 20459 YORBA LINDA BOULEVARD
A request to establish and operate a 6,184 square-foot indoor swim school facility (d.b.a. Goldfish Swim School), within an existing multi-tenant commercial/retail shopping center, Eastlake Village Center.
A motion by Commissioner Goldfarb, second by Chair Pro Tem Masterson to adopt Resolution No. 5648 Conditional Use Permit 2025-22, subject to attached conditions with eliminating condition no. 28 and adding a condition to remove the front door hardware, patch and paint the existing store front to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. The motion carried (5-0) with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Bernstein, Behura, Chavez Marquez, Goldfarb, Masterson NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Speakers in favor: None
Speakers in opposition: None
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m. to the October 15, 2025, Planning Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m.
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
DATE: OCTOBER 7, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARCIA BROWN, CMC, CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY REPORTS
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
DISCUSSION
City Council members serve on a number of outside committees and agencies. Attached are updates received recently from these agencies.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Reports from City Council Organizations, Agencies and Committees
Transportation Corridor Agencies
For the September 11, 2025, Meeting
BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
F/ETCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Patricia Kelley, Chair,
MISSION VIEJO
Scott Voigts, Vice Chair
LAKE FOREST
Natalie Meeks,
ANAHEIM
Mike Frost,
DANA POINT
William Go,
IRVINE
Denis Bilodeau,
ORANGE
Anthony Beall,
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
John Taylor,
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
David Penaloza,
SANTA ANA
Ray Schnell,
TUSTIN
Janice Lim,
YORBA LINDA
Donald P. Wagner,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, 3RD DIST.
Doug Chaffee,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, 4TH DIST.
Katrina Foley,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, 5TH DIST.
Lan Zhou, Ex Officio Member,
CALTRANS DIST. 12
SJHTCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
David Penaloza, Chair,
SANTA ANA
Stephanie Oddo, Vice Chair
LAGUNA NIGUEL
Richard Hurt,
ALISO VIEJO
John Stephens,
COSTA MESA
Mike Frost,
DANA POINT
William Go,
IRVINE
Erica Pezold,
LAGUNA HILLS
Cynthia Conners,
LAGUNA WOODS
Patricia Kelley,
MISSION VIEJO
Robyn Grant,
NEWPORT BEACH
John Taylor,
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Donald P. Wagner,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, 3RD DIST.
Katrina Foley,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, 5TH DIST.
Lan Zhou, Ex Officio Member,
CALTRANS DIST. 12
73/133/241/261 TOLL ROADS
WILDLIFE PROTECTION FENCING
The Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency (F/ETCA) and San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency (SJHTCA) Boards of Directors approved implementation of a phased approach to complete additional wildlife fencing on the 73, 133, 241, and 261 Toll Roads.
The Boards directed staff to follow the priority sequence outlined in the recently completed University of California, Davis study to implement wildlife fencing along The Toll Roads system.
In 2016, the F/ETCA completed the SR 241 Wildlife Protection Fencing Project, installing 12 miles of wildlife protection fencing on both sides of the SR 241 north leg between Chapman Avenue and SR 91. The award-winning fencing has worked exceptionally well in reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions and now serves as an international model that others seek to emulate.
Building on the success of the existing wildlife fencing program along the 241 Toll Road, the Agencies partnered with UC Davis last year to assess additional segments of The Toll Roads. The goal is to implement additional segments of wildlife fencing to help reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions, mitigate the risk of mountain lion eradication, and minimize negative impacts on other wildlife species.
HIGH MARKS ACHIEVED FROM ANNUAL CUSTOMER SERVICE REPORT The Boards received the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Customer Service Update, highlighting key performance indicators related to customer service feedback, self-help usage, account growth, and contractor performance.
The update featured continued high marks in customer satisfaction and performance, including a significant improvement in average wait time compared to the previous year. The call center experienced a 33 percent increase in call volumes from the previous year and successfully handled the rise in calls due to the nationwide toll phishing scam.
Call volumes also increased with the introduction of the new toll processing service provided to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), with over 8.3 million transactions handled during the specific time period.
In addition, the customer service team completed the seamless migration to the new cloud-based phone system, which included an upgraded integrated voice response system for customer interface.
Over 136,000 surveys were completed, providing a Net Promoter Score rated as excellent, with customers giving The Toll Roads customer service an “A” rating for the sixth consecutive year, demonstrating the high level of customer service TCA provides to its customers.
DISABLED VETERAN EXPANDED PROGRAM
Chief Executive Officer Ryan Chamberlain shared an update on the Agencies’ Disabled Veteran Program. Beginning October 1, 2025, TCA will expand its Disabled Veterans’ Program, offering greater flexibility for eligible drivers. This expansion allows veterans who qualify for the California DMV Disabled Veteran (DV) Registration Fee Exemption to receive free tolls, whether a disabled veteran license plate is displayed or not. Accountholders who qualify for the DV Registration Fee Exemption, but do not display a qualifying plate, will receive free tolls on The Toll Roads ONLY (State Routes 73, 133, 241 and 261) beginning the day their program enrollment is approved. To learn more about how to enroll in the Disabled Veteran Program, please visit TheTollRoads.com/DVP.
This update reflects the Agencies’ ongoing commitment to honoring those who have served, while making it easier for veterans to access toll benefits in a way that respects their preferences.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ASSESSMENT
The SJHTCA and F/ETCA Boards approved a contract with HNTB Corporation to conduct an artificial intelligence (AI) assessment to support the Agencies’ operational advancement. The assessment will explore emerging AI technologies to identify high-impact, practical opportunities for integration that enhance efficiency and service delivery. It will also evaluate potential risks and resource requirements, in alignment with TCA’s long-term strategic goals. Additionally, the scope includes a review of industry trends, an analysis of technical readiness, and a comprehensive evaluation of opportunities to optimize operational performance.
ON-CALL TOLL SYSTEM CONSULTING SERVICES
Following the recommendation of the Joint Toll Operations Committee, the SJHTCA and F/ETCA Boards of Directors approved the selection of multiple qualified firms to provide on-call toll system consulting services in support of TCA Toll Operations. After a thorough evaluation of submitted proposals, staff recommended awarding base contracts to the five highest-ranked firms to best meet the TCA operational needs and advance the Agencies’ Strategic Plan. These consulting services will support a range of initiatives, including feasibility studies, system performance evaluations, enhancement analyses, and technology assessments.