Council Meeting - January 20, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency convened at 5:02 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue and by teleconference at Embassy Suites By Hilton Waikiki, 201 Beachwalk Street, Honolulu, HI, 96815.
ROLL CALL
Councilwoman Tara Campbell joined via teleconference at 5:35 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
A. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Government Code Section 54957
Consultation with: Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Chief of Police Services
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (5 Cases)
C. 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
D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (1 case)
Name of Case: Marry Warren v. City of Yorba Linda
Case Number: 30-2025-01530486-CU-PA-NJC, Superior Court, County of Orange
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (1 case)
Name of Case: Daiello v. City of Yorba Linda
Case Number: 30-2025-01536758, Superior Court, County of Orange
F. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (1 case)
Name of Case: Kyle Brown v. City of Yorba Linda et al.
Case Number: 30-2023-01326405-CU-PO-CJC, Superior Court, County of Orange
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None.
CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into Closed Session at 5:03 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 6:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda and by teleconference at Embassy Suites By Hilton Waikiki, 201 Beachwalk Street, Honolulu, HI, 96815.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Bridget Blehm, For Families of Active Military
INVOCATION
Chaplain John Siu, Orange County Sheriff's Department
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd Litfin said there was no reportable action on the items discussed in Closed Session.
INTRODUCTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION OF POP WARNER YORBA LINDA COLTS 8U
Mayor Carlos Rodriguez recognized the Pop Warner Yorba Linda Colts 8U team and coaches for capturing the Orange Empire Conference Division 1 Championship and placing second in the Pop Warner Wescon Regional Finals, ranking them among the top 16 teams nationally.
Certificates were presented by the Council and the offices of Congresswoman Young Kim, Senators Steven Choi and Kelly Seyarto, Assemblyman Phillip Chen, and Supervisor Don Wagner.
RECOGNITION OF WAYNE & CINDY SCOTT HONORING HOMETOWN HEROES EVENT Mayor Rodriguez invited Wayne and Cindy Scott to the lectern and recognized them for founding Honoring Hometown Heroes in 2010, an organization dedicated to honoring Gold Star Families in Orange County, which has since expanded its reach to include those who do not fall under certain definitions of Gold Star.
The Council presented Colonel and Mrs. Scott with a certificate of recognition, along with certificates from the offices of Congresswoman Kim, Senators Choi and Seyarto, Assemblyman Chen, and Supervisor Wagner.
RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN MEMORY OF VETERAN MIKE ANDERSEN Mayor Rodriguez recognized community members Jessica Lynn and her five children, along with volunteers Bridget and Eddie Blehm, Frank Stefano, and Gene and Louise Hernandez, for continuing the legacy of Veteran Mike Andersen through the annual Christmas Ham Giveaway. Lieutenant Colonel Alvarez, Commander of the Southern California Army Recruiting Battalion, also recognized the volunteers. Certificates were presented from the offices of Congresswoman Kim, Senators Choi and Seyarto, Assemblyman Chen, and Supervisor Wagner. Mr. and Mrs. Blehm, and Mr. Stefano were in attendance to accept the recognitions.
Mayor Rodriguez and the Council additionally recognized Mr. Blehm in honor of his 94th birthday.
YORBA LINDA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S ANNUAL REPORT AND BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH/YEAR Susan Wan-Ross, Chief Executive Officer of the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce provided the Annual Report. She shared a PowerPoint presentation highlighting some notable events in 2025. She said team member count is 269, she spoke about social media, the economic forecast, and Shop, Dine, Support Yorba Linda. She said the Chamber had their board installation in December and spoke of the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce Foundation, including the scholarships awarded and e-waste recycling. Ms. Wan-Ross said the Chamber was the first Chamber in California to host the National Civics Bee, held at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.
She concluded her presentation by recognizing the businesses of the month for October, November and Business of the Year as: Priority One Sound, Yorba Linda Woman’s Club and Stefano's Golden Baked Hams. Council presented the businesses of the month and year 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 Rodriguez and Council recognized the City's Business of the Quarter as Chic Revelations Boutique and invited Karen Goodsell and Maria Teixeira to the lectern to present them with a certificate.
They also received certificates from the offices of Congresswoman Kim, Senators Choi and Seyarto, Assemblyman Chen, and Supervisor Wagner.
INTRODUCTION OF OCFA DIVISION CHIEF MICHAEL MORGANSTERN Mayor Rodriguez introduced the City's new Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Michael Morganstern. He said he began his assignment in November and oversees fire services for Yorba Linda, Tustin, Villa Park and nearby unincorporated areas. He has more than three decades of fire service experience and succeeds Division Chief Kevin Fetterman, who retired after nearly 30 years of dedicated service.
Division Chief Morganstern expressed his enthusiasm to work with the community. Council proudly welcomed Chief Morganstern to the team.
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES UPDATE BY CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES CAPTAIN DE ANNE WIGGINTON Chief of Police Services Captain De Anne Wigginton provided a PowerPoint presentation on law enforcement updates for November and December. She gave statistics on the traffic collisions, response times of 5:12 and 5:06 for November and December, respectively and spoke of the Peragrin platform that is utilized by their real-time operations center. Captain Wigginton talked about crime data, residential burglaries, and arrests. She discussed a few significant arrests, including one on November 12th where one suspect was arrested for burglary and fraud, and another on December 22nd where 3 suspects were arrested for robbery. She concluded her comments by highlighting crime prevention and community events.
COYOTE MANAGEMENT
Administrative Services Director David Albaugh delivered a PowerPoint presentation on coyotes, outlining the City’s role and its Coyote Management Plan, which emphasizes education, prevention, and behavior modification to reduce resident–coyote conflicts. He also discussed residents’ responsibilities, including never feeding coyotes, removing water sources, keeping pets indoors when unsupervised, and eliminating potential shelter areas around the home.
Arlene Quintero, Principal Risk & Safety Analyst, and Lt. Kevin Frager, Supervising Animal Control Officer with Orange County Animal Care, also spoke briefly on the importance of hazing. Ms. Quintero noted that staff are available to visit communities and conduct informational meetings to further educate residents.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR OR ITEMS NOT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA Richard de Bruijn, resident, expressed concerns regarding e-bikes, specifically fast-moving riders and accident risks.
Janet, resident, raised concerns about the safety of cell towers at Veterans Park.
Andrea Coleman, resident, also spoke about cell phone towers and potential health risks.
Anthony Johnson, Government Affairs Representative for the Chamber of Commerce, thanked the Council for its work on the City’s legislative platform and stated that the Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce would welcome the opportunity to partner in advancing the City’s legislative priorities.
Pat Nelson, resident, spoke on Consent Calendar Item No. 9 and recent rains, asking how the City fared during the storm. She also requested an update on the car wash property at Imperial Highway and Los Angeles Street, noting it has been fenced for several months without visible activity.
John DeLap, resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed City Ventures project, citing safety and traffic concerns.
Nancy Pfeifer, resident, also opposed the project, raising concerns about equestrian riders, the trails and the lack of capacity for additional traffic.
Mayor Rodriguez responded to the concerns raised by Janet and Andrea, noting that many of the issues fall outside the City’s jurisdiction. He explained that cell towers are regulated at the federal level but stated that the City maintains relationships with County, State, and Federal agencies that can provide additional information. He added that City staff can assist in coordinating appropriate responses.
City Manager Peter Grant noted that both residents provided contact information and that staff will follow up in the coming days regarding how the City can assist with their concerns. City Attorney Litfin added that cell towers are subject to federal emission standards and, if those standards are met, federal law preempts the City from prohibiting the towers on that basis.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by
Huang
Seconded by
Singh
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 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. RECEIVE AND FILE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK REGISTER – JANUARY 20, 2026
1. AP Check Register 1-20-26 - CC-FIN-26-003.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AP Check Register 1-20-26 .pdf
Receive and file the accounts payable check register and wire transfer report dated January 20, 2026, in the amount of $14,870,284.97.
3. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 16, 2025 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Dec16_2025 - English.pdf
Approve the minutes of the December 16, 2025 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting.
4. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 9, 2026 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC SPC_Jan09_2026 - English.pdf Approve the minutes of the January 9, 2026 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint special meeting.
5. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER’S REPORT – OCTOBER 2025
1. Treasurers Report Oct 2025 - CC-FIN-26-001.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Treasurers Report Oct 2025.pdf
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.
6. ADOPT YORBA LINDA BLVD WIDENING PROJECT CEQA ADDENDUM
1. Savi Ranch Widening Proj. CEQA Addendum - CC-PW-26-001.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - CEQA Addendum.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Resolution No. 2026-5968.pdf
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-5968, approving the addendum to the Yorba Linda Boulevard Widening Improvements Project Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration.
7. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY HALL EXTERIOR SOFFIT RENOVATION PROJECT
1. Exterior Soffit Renovation Prog. Amendment No. 1 - CC-PR-26-002(1).pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Services Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Amendment No. 1.pdf
1.) Approve Amendment No. 1 for additional material costs of $47,493 for a revised contract amount not to exceed of $273,433; and 2.) Approve the appropriation and transfer of $47,303 from the Special Reserve Fund to the CIP Fund.
8. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 4 WITH YMCA OF ORANGE COUNTY FOR SWIM LESSON INSTRUCTION AND LIFEGUARDING SERVICES
1. Amend. No. 4 YMCA Swim and Lifeguarding Svcs - CC-PR-26-003.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - YMCA Agreement 3-17-22.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Amendment No. 4 .pdf
Approve a $125,000 Amendment to the Agreement with YMCA of Orange County and extend the Agreement by one year.
9. TERMINATE THE LEMON DRIVE/IMPERIAL HIGHWAY STORM DRAIN REPAIR LOCAL EMERGENCY
1. Lemon and Imperial Storm Drain Emergency Proc. Termination - CC-PW-26-002.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2026-5969.pdf
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-5969 terminating the Lemon Drive/Imperial Highway Storm Drain Repair Local Emergency.
10. ADOPT THE 2026 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
1. 2026 Legislative Platform - CC-ADM-26-003.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - 2026 Yorba Linda Legislative Platform.pdf Adopt the 2026 Legislative Platform.
11. RECEIVE AND FILE REPORTS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR LAST MEETING
1. Planning Comm. Recap 1-14-26.pdf
Receive and file this report.
12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY REPORTS
1. Council Committee and Agency Reports - CC-ADM-26-001.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Reports from CC Organizations.pdf
Receive and file this report.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT/MAYOR’S REPORT/MATTERS PRESENTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS/ OTHER AGENCY REPORTS City Manager Grant responded to Ms. Nelson, stating that the City weathered the recent storms well due to proactive measures. He added that the car wash project is progressing through the entitlement process and is expected to be heard by the Planning Commission in the coming months.
Councilwoman Janice Lim wished everyone a happy New Year and shared her appreciation for the strong community engagement she has observed at recent events.
Councilman Shivinder Singh also extended New Year wishes and thanked City staff and public safety personnel, expressing his enthusiasm for continued collaboration to improve the City.
Mayor Rodriguez encouraged residents to support the local economy by shopping and dining locally, noting that it strengthens City services and local businesses. He announced an evening of art and community at the Cultural Arts Center on January 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., featuring the Language of Leaves
exhibit. He also invited residents to a Valentine’s Day celebration on February 14 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Yorba Linda Public Library, offering family-friendly crafts and treats. He concluded by thanking Captain Wigginton for hosting the Coffee with a Cop event.
ADJOURNMENT - IN MEMORY OF FORMER MAYOR BARBARA KILEY AND ALISO VIEJO CITY MANAGER MITZI ORTIZ Mayor Rodriguez adjourned the meeting in honor of former Mayor Barbara Kiley and Aliso Viejo City Manager Mitzi Ortiz at 8:31 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting on February 3, 2026.