Council Meeting - December 16, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency convened at 5:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue.
ROLL CALL
Councilman Shivinder Singh arrived 5:32 p.m.
Councilwoman Peggy Huang arrived 5:35 p.m.
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) (8 Cases)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (1 case)
Name of Case: Yorba Canyon, LLC v. City of Yorba Linda
Case Number: 30-2025-01497724-CU-WM-CXC, Superior Court, County of Orange
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into Closed Session at 5:32 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 6:35 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Singh
INVOCATION
Pastor Joshua Holiday, Calvary Chapel of Yorba Linda
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd Litfin said there was no reportable action on the items discussed in Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR OR ITEMS NOT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA Pam, resident, addressed Landscape Maintenance and Assessment District (LMAD) Zone L1B, referencing meetings held in 2023, the LMAD survey conducted that year, and concerns regarding transparency and the Proposition 218 process.
Trudi DesRoches, Yorba Linda Water District Director, provided an update on District projects and noted that a new rate structure is under consideration. She announced the next District meeting on January 22, 2026, and invited the public to attend to listen to the report from their consultant. The associated public hearing will be held on April 9, 2026.
John DeLap, resident, expressed opposition to a proposed 62-unit multi-family townhouse development by City Ventures.
Justin Krueger, resident, raised concerns regarding coyotes in the community.
Peter Meng, resident, expressed concerns about trees in his neighborhood that he believes pose a fire hazard.
Gary Devian, resident, also opposed the proposed development discussed by Mr. DeLap, referenced Measure JJ, and suggested the Savi Ranch area as an alternative location.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by
Campbell
Seconded by
Singh
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 – DECEMBER 16, 2025
1. AP Check Register 12-16-25 - CC-FIN-25-046.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AP Check Register 12-16-25.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the accounts payable check register and wire transfer report dated December 16, 2025, in the amount of $1,486,274.50.
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 2, 2025 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Dec02_2025 - English.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency approve the minutes of the December 2, 2025, City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting.
4. APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH NEXTECH SYSTEMS, INC FOR CITYWIDE TRAFFIC CALMING AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY DEVICE SERVICES
1. NexTech Systems Traffic Calming and Pedestrian Safety Svcs- CC-PW-25-046.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - NexTech On-Call Service Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - NexTech Sole Source Signed Letter.pdf It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Award three-year contracts for citywide traffic calming and pedestrian safety device services to NexTech Systems, Inc. for $90,000 and a $13,500 contingency; and 2.) Authorize the City Manager to execute any future amendments or change orders within the approved three-year contract amount.
5. AWARD A CONTRACT TO ECONOLITE FOR CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE MAINTENANCE
1. Econolite - Traffic Signal System Software Hardware Maint. Svcs - CC-PW-25-048.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Econolite Products On-Call Service Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Econolite Systems On-Call Service Agreement.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Econolite Sole Source Signed Letter.pdf It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Award three-year contracts for citywide traffic signal system software and hardware maintenance services to Econolite Systems, Inc. and Econolite Control Products, Inc., for $210,000 and authorize contract contingencies of up to $31,500 (15%); and 2.) Authorize the City Manager to execute any future amendments or change orders within the approved three-year contract amount.
6. AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE SAVI RANCH PARKWAY WIDENING AND CONNECT SAVI RANCH PROJECT TO MONUMENT RIGHT OF WAY
1. Savi Ranch Widening Monument ROW PSA - CC-PW-25-047.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Right of Way Needs Map.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Monument Right of Way (Agreement).pdf It is recommended that the City Council approve a professional services agreement with Monument Right of Way for $93,500 for the Savi Ranch Parkway Widening and Connect Savi Ranch Project, in addition to a $14,025 contingency.
7. CULTURAL ARTS CENTER THEATER AUDIO-VISUAL TECHNICIAN
1. Cultural Arts Center Award of Contract Theater AV Technician - CC-PR-25-015.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Request for Proposal (RFP) .pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Sterling OC Enterprises PSA.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council award a contract for Cultural Arts Center Theater audio-visual technician to Sterling OC Enterprises, LLC for an amount not to exceed $100,000.
8. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH PYRO SPECTACULARS FOR THE 2026 JULY 4TH FIREWORKS SHOW
1. Preparation to Begin 2026 July 4th Firework Show Authorization - CC-PR-26-001.pdf
2. Attachment A - Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. Proposal and Agreement.pdf It is recommended that the City Council approve an agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $38,750 for the City’s annual July 4th Spectacular and fireworks display.
9. FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND FIVE-YEAR LOCAL PARK DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES REPORT
1. Local Park Dev. Impact Fees Annual Rpt FY 24-25 - CC-PR-25-016.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Annual Report on Local Park Dev. Impact Fees.pdf It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the annual Local Park Development Impact Fees report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
10. FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND FIVE-YEAR MASTER PLAN OF DRAINAGE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES REPORT
1. Master Plan of Drainage Dev. Impact Fees FY24-25 and 5YR Rpt - CC-FIN-25-044.pdf It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the annual report of Master Plan of Drainage Development Impact Fees for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
11. FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND FIVE-YEAR TRAFFIC DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES REPORT
1. Traffic Dev. Impact Fees FY 24-25 and 5YR Rpt - CC-FIN-25-043.pdf It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the annual Traffic Development Impact Fees report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
12. FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT
1. FY 24-25 Measure M2 Expenditure Rpt - CC-FIN-25-045.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2025-5966.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Measure M2 Expenditure Report.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2025-5966 approving the Measure M2 Expenditure Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
13. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
1. Terms of Employment for Employee Groups 401A - CC-ADM-25-080.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Res No. 2025-5961.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Letter of Understanding Mid-Management.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Res No. 2025-5962.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Res No. 2025-5963.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - Letter of Understanding OCEA.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council adopt: 1.) Resolution No. 2025-5961, relating to the classification, compensation, and terms of employment for Mid-Management employees; 2.) Resolution No. 2025-5962, relating to the classification, compensation, and terms of employment for Management employees; and 3.) Resolution No. 2025-5963, relating to the classification, compensation, and terms of employment for Miscellaneous employees.
14. REVISIONS TO PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL
1. Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual Update 2026 - CC-ADM-25-079.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2024-5922.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Resolution No. 2025-5964.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Redline of Proposed Changes.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-5964 revising the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual; and 2.) Repeal Resolution No. 2024-5922.
15. CONTINUANCE OF EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION AND RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR STORM DRAIN REPAIR AT LEMON AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
1. Emergency Proclamation and Ratification of JE Contract - CC-PW-25-049.pdf
2. Attachment 1 – JE Construction Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Resolution No. 2025-5965.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council: 1.) Affirm the December 2, 2025 Local Emergency Proclamation and determine that the need for the Local Emergency Proclamation still exists by adopting Resolution No. 2025-5965; 2.) Ratify the award and execution of the construction services agreement with J&E Construction for the Lemon and Imperial Highway Emergency Storm Drain Repair Project in an amount not to exceed $335,252; 3.) Authorize the City Manager to approve additional expenditures up to $50,288 in contract contingencies for unanticipated work that may arise for a total potential contract amount not to exceed $385,540; and 4.) Direct staff to provide updates at City Council meetings regarding the emergency conditions.
16. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE 2026
1. City Council Meeting Schedule 2026 - CC-ADM-25-078.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - City Council Meeting Calendar 2026.pdf It is recommended that the City Council approve the 2026 City Council regular meeting schedule.
17. DENIAL OF CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
1. Denial of Claim - K. Jun, R. Sanchez, P. and T. Letourneau - CC-ADM-25-081.pdf It is recommended that the City Council deny the claims for damages filed by Keiko Jun, Ramon Sanchez, Paul and Tamara Letourneau.
18. REPORTS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR LAST MEETING
1. Planning Comm. Recap 12-10-25.pdf
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.
19. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY REPORTS
1. Committee and Agency Reports - CC-ADM-25-077.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 reported that staff has contacted Mr. Krueger and provided appropriate staff contact information to address his coyote-related concerns. He also noted that City facilities and services will be affected by upcoming holiday closures.
Councilwoman Tara Campbell congratulated Councilwoman Janice Lim on her service as Mayor and Mayor Carlos Rodriguez and Mayor Pro Tem Huang on their appointments. She highlighted the East Lake Village Holiday of Lights Boat Parade and the Orange County Fire Authority Reserve Firefighter annual food drive at Station 10. She also reported that the Orange County Board of Supervisors, thanks to the efforts of Supervisor Don Wagner, is working with the equestrian community to establish a countywide large animal rescue program, the Orange County Animal Rescue Team (OCART). Councilwoman Campbell noted that Yorba Linda resident Dee Dee Friedrich has been involved in this effort and requested that Emergency Management Coordinator Chris Peña and City Manager Grant review the plan and determine if there are things the City can do to formalize the relationship and coordinate with the Team.
Councilman Singh inquired about requests submitted by Ms. Mikus and asked when a response could be expected. Public Works Director/City Engineer Jamie Lai stated that staff would be responding to her soon. Councilman Singh also asked about the appeal process for the City Ventures development project. City Attorney Litfin explained the appeal rights to the City Council under State law and the City’s Municipal Code. Councilman Singh concluded by speaking of several community holiday events, including the Holiday on Main Street Christmas Tree Lighting, the Mayor’s tree lighting at the Town Center, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum tree lighting, and the East Lake Village Boat Parade.
Councilwoman Lim emphasized the importance of public safety and commended the Yorba Linda Water District for its high-quality water service. She also mentioned the East Lake Village Boat Parade, Senator Kelly Seyarto’s annual holiday toy drive with MilVet in Murrieta, the holiday ham distribution honoring Mike Andersen of Veteran Air on December 21 at City Hall, and announced the menorah lighting at the Cultural Arts Center on December 18.
Mayor Pro Tem Huang extended holiday greetings and reported on her attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Annual Economic Forecast, noting the economic indicators the State will use to determine the next Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation.
Mayor Rodriguez echoed his colleagues’ remarks regarding community holiday events and recognized Bridget and Eddie Blehm for founding the East Lake Village Boat Parade 38 years ago. He reported attending the tree lighting at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum and highlighted the Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Future CEO Program participation at the East Lake Village Boat Parade. Mayor Rodriguez announced the City’s 4th Annual Holiday Decorating Contest, with submissions accepted through December 18, and encouraged residents to shop and dine locally. He concluded by thanking participants in the City’s inaugural Scavenger Hunt to find Holly the Holiday Horse
and announced the McDonough family as the winners.
20. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES AND COMMITTEES
1. City Council Local Appointments - CC-ADM-25-083.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Mayor's Recommendations of Council Appointments.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - OCFA Letter Requesting Continuity of Appointee.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Resolution Appointing a Representative to Orange OCFA.pdf Councilwoman Lim stated that she had submitted a request to continue serving with the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency (TCA) and respectfully declined the alternate position for the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. She moved to accept the Mayor’s recommendation, reflecting her removal as alternate for the school district. Mayor Rodriguez recommended that Councilmember Singh be appointed as the alternate, and Councilmember Singh accepted.
Moved by
Lim
Seconded by
Campbell
It is recommended that Council approve the appointments to various organizations, agencies and committees as per the Mayor’s recommendations, with Councilman Singh as the alternate for the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District.
AYES (5)
Rodriguez, Campbell, Huang, Singh, and Lim
CARRIED (5 to 0)
OTHER BUSINESS
21. ADOPT RESOLUTION REGARDING VOTE CENTERS IN YORBA LINDA (CAMPBELL)
1. Vote Centers in Yorba Linda (Campbell).pdf
Councilwoman Campbell addressed residents’ experiences during the November 4 Special Election, noting that special elections typically operate with fewer vote centers than general elections, which contributed to extended wait times. She highlighted that the Yorba Linda Public Library was designated as a four-day vote center despite an ongoing solar canopy installation project that reduced parking availability and caused delays. The City’s 11-day vote center, selected by the Orange County Registrar of Voters, was located at the Yorba Canyon Center, a less familiar site for many residents. Councilwoman Campbell noted that similar issues occurred in other cities, and requested support for the resolution to formally acknowledge these challenges and to encourage improved coordination with the Registrar of Voters to better accommodate future voting needs.
Moved by
Campbell
Seconded by
Lim
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution, confirming the City's commitment to ensuring accessible, well-managed, and convenient voting options.
AYES (5)
Rodriguez, Campbell, Huang, Singh, and Lim
CARRIED (5 to 0)
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting on January 20, 2026.