Council Meeting - December 02, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency, Yorba Linda Housing Authority and Yorba Linda Municipal Financing Authority convened at 6:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Janice Lim invited Miss Canyon Hills Ireland Mercado to the podium to sing the National Anthem and lead the pledge of allegiance.
INVOCATION
Reverend Lynn Stone, Yorba Linda Presbyterian Church
INTRODUCTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO OUTGOING MAYOR
Mayor Pro Tem Carlos Rodriguez recognized Mayor Lim for her service as Mayor this past year. He spoke of her outstanding leadership and insight, and Council presented her with a plaque. Mayor Lim also received recognitions from the offices of Congresswoman Young Kim, Senators Steven Choi and Kelly Seyarto, and Assemblyman Phillip Chen.
Mayor Lim expressed her appreciation and gratitude for the recognitions and the opportunity to serve the community as Mayor. She thanked her family, friends and community for the support and acknowledged Councilmember Robyn Grant, of Newport Beach, who was in attendance, and concluded her comments by highlighting key accomplishments for the City during the past year.
REORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL
A. SELECTION OF MAYOR
Mayor Lim turned the meeting over to City Clerk Marcia Brown to conduct the nominations for Mayor.
City Clerk Brown opened nominations for Mayor.
Moved by
Singh
Seconded by
Huang
It is recommended that the City Council approve their nominee, Carlos Rodriguez, for Mayor.
AYES (4)
Rodriguez, Huang, Singh, and Lim
ABSENT (1)
Campbell
CARRIED (4 to 0)
B. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Mayor Rodriguez expressed his gratitude for being selected to serve as Mayor and spoke about the upcoming year.
Mayor Rodriguez opened nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
Moved by
Rodriguez
Seconded by
Singh
It is recommended that the City Council approve their nominee, Peggy Huang, for Mayor Pro Tem.
AYES (4)
Rodriguez, Huang, Singh, and Lim
ABSENT (1)
Campbell
CARRIED (4 to 0)
RECESS – RECEPTION IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOBBY (10 MINUTES) Mayor Rodriguez called a recess at 6:57 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:23 p.m.
SECOND ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Huang, Lim, Rodriguez, Singh
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR OR ITEMS NOT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA James Gaffney, resident, spoke about his siblings and their service to the country as well as his deployments in the U.S. Army. He also spoke of the need for a Veterans committee and cemetery.
Peter Meng, resident, congratulated Mayor Rodriguez and Mayor Pro Tem Huang. He expressed concerns on trees that he believes present a dangerous fire hazard along Chicago Avenue and urged their removal.
Richard de Bruijn, resident, spoke about affordable housing and the high costs of insurance which could possibly affect lending for affordable housing homes in high fire risk areas. He stressed then need for reform.
Linda Cone, resident, followed up on her November 4th comments with respect to securing a meeting with former Mayor Lim. She stressed the desire to elect the right people to serve on the Yorba Linda Unified School District Board.
Leandra Blades, Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) Trustee, on behalf of herself and Todd Frazier, PYLUSD Board Clerk, congratulated Mayor Rodriguez and Mayor Pro Tem Huang. She expressed excitement to reestablish the relationship with the City and spoke about the decline in enrollment.
Dee Dee Friedrich, President of Yorba Linda Country Riders, spoke about the ETCO project on Mariposa Avenue and Lakeview Avenue that went bankrupt and spoke of the need for a local equestrian center.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by
Singh
Seconded by
Huang
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar.
AYES (4)
Rodriguez, Huang, Singh, and Lim
ABSENT (1)
Campbell
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 – DECEMBER 2, 2025
1. AP Check Register 12-2-25 - CC-FIN-25-042.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AP Check Register 12-2-25.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the accounts payable check register and wire transfer report dated December 2, 2025, in the amount of $1,262,527.94.
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 18, 2025 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Nov18_2025 - English.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of the November 18, 2025 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting.
4. TREASURER’S REPORT – SEPTEMBER 2025
1. Treasurers Report Sept 2025 - CC-FIN-25-041.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Treasurers Report Sept 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 one year.
5. CONTINUANCE OF EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION REGARDING CRITICAL STORM DRAIN REPAIR FOR LEMON AND IMPERIALHIGHWAY STORM DRAIN
1. Lemon Imperial Storm Drain Emergency Proclamation - CC-PW-25-045.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2025-5959.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Emergency Proclamation CM.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Affirm the November 18, 2025, Local Emergency Proclamation and determine that the need for the Local Emergency Proclamation still exists by adopting Resolution No. 2025-5959; and, 2.) Direct staff to provide updates at City Council meetings regarding the emergency conditions.
6. REPORTS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR LAST MEETING
1. Planning Comm. Recap 11-19-25.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
7. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY REPORTS
1. Committee and Agency Report - CC-ADM-25-075.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 Peter Grant responded to the comments made by Richard de Bruijn and low-income housing. He said that with the third Heli-hydrant that recently opened, the City hopes to stress the availability of these assets to the State Insurance Commissioner to try to mitigate some insurance costs. With respect to the ETCO project, he said he did not have an update regarding the developer, but he congratulated Code Enforcement staff and the Sheriff's department who responded quickly to a trespassing issue that occurred earlier in the week. He attended the Handel's Messiah concert at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum and the East Lake Village Tree Lighting. He said he has felt very welcomed in the community.
Councilman Shivinder Singh congratulated Mayor Rodriguez and Mayor Pro Tem Huang on their appointments.
Councilwoman Lim also congratulated Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem and said the Nixon Foundation was honored to host Marines from Camp Pendleton on Thanksgiving morning at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum. She said it was a memorable event that she attended. Councilwoman Lim also said that Bridget Blehm, Executive Director, of For Families of Active Military, also hosted 20 Marines for Thanksgiving at the Black Gold Golf Course. Councilwoman Lim attended the East Lake Village Tree Lighting and the Handel's Messiah concert.
She concluded her remarks by responding to Linda Cone's comments and said many of the issues she wanted to discuss are school board-related, and said Council was busy with City-related issues this past year. She said the City does have a liaison for the school board and also suggested contacting City Manager Grant.
Mayor Pro Tem Huang thanked Mayor Rodriguez and congratulated former Mayor Lim for her service. She said her report is included in the binders.
Mayor Rodriguez shared that the City has a wonderful lineup of holiday events. He invited the community to attend the second official Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 6, at 6:00 p.m. in the Yorba Linda Town Center. He urged residents to support the Yorba Linda Teen Action Committee by donating non-perishable, unexpired food items and unwrapped gifts for young children. All donations benefit Pathways of Hope. A list of drop-off locations and more information is available at www.yorbalindaca.gov/LatestNews. Mayor Rodriguez concluded by announcing the Library's Food for Fines Program. Now through December 20th, Library patrons can submit online donations or bring canned food to the Library to waive their fines (excluding lost or damaged items). All donations benefit the Community Action Partnership of Orange County Food Bank. More information can be found at www.ylpl.org/FoodForFines.
8. INTEREST IN BEING APPOINTED TO ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES AND COMMITTEES
1. Council Interest In Local Appointments - CC-ADM-25-076.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 from OCMVCD.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - Resolution Appointing a Representative to OCFA.pdf Mayor Rodriguez asked his Council colleagues to communicate their preferences to him so that appointments can be placed on the next agenda for consideration by the full Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rodriguez 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 December 16, 2025.