Council Meeting - May 19, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency convened at 5:36 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue.
ROLL CALL
Councilwoman Peggy Huang arrived at 5:50 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) (1 Case)
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
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (1 case)
Name of Case: North County Chabad Center dba Chabad Beth Meir Hacohen v. City of Yorba Linda Case Number: 30-2026-01560044-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 5:37 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 6:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
OCFA Cadet Post 2
INVOCATION
Fr. Zbigniew Fraszczak, Saint John Paul II Polish Center
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd Litfin said there was no reportable action.
INTRODUCTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION OF YORBA LINDA HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM
Mayor Carlos Rodriguez invited the Yorba Linda High School Wrestling team to the podium and shared that this year, marks the first ever Girls League championship and said there were back to back Boys League champions. He said they were able to win league titles at both men's and women's teams as well as have a CIF Masters Qualifier for the Boys Team in Dayne Dalmas.
Mayor Rodriguez presented the athletes with certificates of recognition, and they also received certificates from the offices of Congresswoman Young Kim, Senators Steven Choi and Kelly Seyarto, Assemblyman Phillip Chen, and Supervisor Don Wagner.
RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Mayor Rodriguez presented Public Works Director/City Engineer Jamie Lai with a proclamation recognizing May 17 - 23, 2026 as National Public Works Week. He said Public Works services provided in the community are an integral part of the everyday lives of residents and said this year's theme by the American Public Works Association is "Rooted In Service Powered by Community".
Director Lai shared a brief video, highlighting the Public Works Department and their activities throughout the community.
RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL POLICE WEEK AND MEDAL OF VALOR RECIPIENTS Mayor Rodriguez proclaimed National Police Week as May 10 - 16th, and recognized Medal of Valor Recipients. There are more than 800,000 law enforcement officers serving in communities across the United States, including the dedicated members of the Yorba Linda Police Services. He extended Council's deepest gratitude for the Yorba Linda Police Services and Orange County Sheriff's Department for their unwavering dedication to the community.
Sergeant Donny Lee
accepted the proclamation and thanked Council for their continued support. Sgt. Lee and Council recognized Deputies Michael Kobel, Kiana Lewis, Adam Nauta, and said Professional Services Responder Shawn Crawford was unable to attend the meeting. He spoke about their heroic efforts at Canyon RV Park and said their quick actions helped save many lives. He also recognized Deputy Joseph White for his CPR response that saved a father's life near La Palma and Weir Canyon during a medical emergency. The deputies also received certificates from the offices of Congresswoman Kim, Senators Choi and Seyarto, Assemblyman Chen, and Supervisor Wagner.
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES UPDATE BY CHIEF OF POLICE SERVICES CAPTAIN DE ANNE WIGGINTON Sgt. Donny Lee delivered a PowerPoint presentation highlighting law enforcement updates from January through April. He shared traffic collision statistics and reported that the top three citations issued this year were for expired registration (236), speeding (121), and stop sign violations (108). Sgt. Lee also reviewed monthly response times, which averaged 5:36 in January, 5:00 in February, 3:36 in March, and 5:00 in April. In addition, he discussed the Peregrine platform utilized by the department’s Real-Time Operations Center. Sgt. Lee talked about crime data, residential burglaries, and arrests. He discussed a few significant arrests, including one where two suspects were arrested for a stolen vehicle on January 5th, 1 suspect arrest for fraud and burglary on February 27th, and another where 1 suspect was arrested for brandishing a weapon on March 19th. Sgt. Lee spoke about Yorba Linda Police Services' e-bike safety events, Coffee with a Cop, Career Day, Cupcakes with Deputies, and Heroes Supporting Heroes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR OR ITEMS NOT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA Trudi DesRoches, Board Director for the Yorba Linda Water District, spoke about the major water main break that occurred on Rose Drive in Yorba Linda on Tuesday, May 12. She reported that district crews responded within 10 minutes of receiving the notification; however, 10 nearby homes were unfortunately flooded as a result of the break. Water lines were shut down, impacting 51 customers, surrounding businesses, and 47 homes in the area. Ms. DesRoches stated that crews fully repaired the line within eight hours and assisted with cleanup efforts at the affected homes. She also noted that the district’s insurance provider contacted impacted residents the following day and provided claim information. Ms. DesRoches also discussed an upcoming infrastructure improvement project along Kellogg Drive, from Short Street to Glenview Avenue, which will include the replacement of a water line. At the same time, a sewer line along Kellogg Drive, from Paseo de Grace to Crest Hill Drive, will be upgraded to increase capacity. Most of the construction is expected to take place this summer.
Aslam Dada, representing the Islamic Center, expressed his appreciation to Yorba Linda Police Services for their response following the shooting incident in San Diego the previous day. He said the community feels safe and secure and commended Sgt. Donny Lee, adding that Yorba Linda has some of the best law enforcement officers.
Aanya Parikh, Councilwoman Janice Lim's intern and student at Orange County School of the Arts (OSHA), spoke about the Point In Time Study that was released yesterday and homelessness statistics, local and regional impacts, and solutions.
Diane Kanne, resident, addressed Consent Calendar Item No. 13 and expressed concerns with the cost of the project and bid process. She expressed her approval of Consent Calendar Item No. 14 and the affordable housing units to help alleviate the housing and homelessness crisis.
Pat Nelson, resident, requested weed abatement at the lot on Valley View Avenue, north of Imperial Highway, and the potential church site at Los Angeles Street and Imperial Highway. She noted the church site was recently mowed but expressed concern that the Valley View Avenue lot could become a fire hazard. She also commented on the May 13 Planning Commission meeting for the Yorba Linda Car Wash project, noting concerns regarding traffic safety, turnout and egress, and the absence of a traffic study or Traffic Commission review.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Rodriguez pulled Item No. 13 from the Consent Calendar.
City Attorney Litfin stated for the record that for Consent No.11, staff would like to make a correction to Attachment 2 to add “Category A” to the firm Transtech’s on-call contract, consistent with what is shown on Attachment 1.
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. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECK REGISTER – MAY 19, 2026
1. AP Check Register 5-19-26 - CC-FIN-26-018.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AP Check Register 5-19-26.pdf
Receive and file the accounts payable check register and wire transfer report dated May 19, 2026, in the amount of $2,145,603.79.
3. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 5, 2026 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_May05_2026 - English.pdf
Approve the minutes of the May 5, 2026 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting.
4. TREASURER’S REPORT – FEBRUARY 2026
1. Treasurers Report Feb 2026 - CC-FIN-26-017.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Treasurers Report Feb 2026.pdf
1.) Receive and file the attached monthly Treasurer’s Report; and 2.) Delegate investment responsibility to the Finance Director / City Treasurer for one year.
5. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-5984 APPROVING SB-1 ROAD MAINTENANCE PROJECT
1. FY26-27 Project List Funded by SB1 RMRA - CC-PW-26-027.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2026-5984.pdf
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-5984 approving FY 2026-27 SB-1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account projects.
6. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-5985 APPROVING THE LOCAL SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM UPDATE FOR THE OCTA MEASURE M2 PROGRAM
1. Adopting LSSP Update for the Measure M2 Program - CC-PW-26-028.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - 2026 Local Signal Synchronization Plan Update.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Resolution No. 2026-5985.pdf
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-5985 approving the City’s Local Signal Synchronization Plan update.
7. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PACKAGE A SERVICES WITH NIEVES LANDSCAPE, LLC
1. LMAD Maintenance Package A Nieves Landscape LLC - CC-PW-26-023.pdf
2. Attachment 1 – Agreement with Nieves Landscape LLC (A).pdf
3. Attachment 2 – Bids Received List.pdf
4. Attachment 3 – Maintenance Package A Map.pdf
1.)
Approve an agreement with Nieves Landscape, LLC. for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Package A services for an initial three-year term in the aggregate amount of $3,686,977.08; and 2.) Approve contingencies for additional services or unanticipated work, provided the contingency amount does not exceed 15% of the annual agreement amount for the applicable fiscal year ($184,348.85).
8. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PACKAGE B SERVICES WITH NIEVES LANDSCAPE, LLC
1. LMAD Maintenance Package B Nieves Landscape LLC - CC-PW-26-024.pdf
2. Attachment 1 – Agreement with Nieves Landscape LLC (B).pdf
3. Attachment 2 – Bids Received List (2).pdf
4. Attachment 3 – Maintenance Package B Map.pdf
1.) Approve an agreement with Nieves Landscape, LLC. for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Package B services for an initial three-year term in the aggregate amount of $3,814,051.74; 2.) Deem Merchants Landscape Services unresponsive due to not meeting the minimum staffing requirement identified in the bid documents and not providing sufficient justification for reduced staffing; and 3.) Approve annual contingencies for additional services or unanticipated work, provided the contingency amount does not exceed 15% of the annual agreement amount for the applicable fiscal year ($190,702.59).
9. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PACKAGE D SERVICES WITH NIEVES LANDSCAPE, LLC
1. LMAD Maintenance Package D Nieves Landscape LLC - CC-PW-26-025.pdf
2. Attachment 1 – Agreement with Nieves Landscape LLC (D).pdf
3. Attachment 2 – Bids Received List (3).pdf
4. Attachment 3 – Maintenance Package D Map.pdf
1.) Approve an agreement with Nieves Landscape, LLC. for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Package D services for an initial three-year term in the aggregate amount of $3,779,970.93; 2.) Deem Merchants Landscape Services unresponsive due to not meeting the minimum staffing requirement identified in the bid documents and not providing sufficient justification for reduced staffing; and 3.) Approve annual contingencies for additional services or unanticipated work, provided the contingency amount does not exceed 15% of the annual agreement amount for the applicable fiscal year ($188,998.55).
10. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT PACKAGE F SERVICES WITH NIEVES LANDSCAPE, LLC
1. LMAD Maintenance Package F Nieves Landscape LLC - CC-PW-26-026.pdf
2. Attachment 1 – Agreement with Nieves Landscape LLC (4).pdf
3. Attachment 2 – Bids Received List (4).pdf
4. Attachment 3 – Maintenance Package F Map.pdf
1.) Approve an agreement with Nieves Landscape, LLC. for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District Package F services for an initial three-year term in the aggregate amount of $3,347,861.10; and 2.) Approve annual contingencies for additional services or unanticipated work, provided the contingency amount does not exceed 15% of the annual agreement amount for the applicable fiscal year ($167,393.05).
11. APPROVE ON-CALL AGREEMENTS FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
1. Award On Call Professional Services Agreements - CC-PW-26-030.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Qualified Firms by Category.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - List of Qualified Firms and Selected Categories.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Professional Services Agreement Template.pdf
1.) Approve on-call engineering services agreements with the firms listed in attachments; 2.) Approve annual expenditures of up to $75,000 per firm under each on-call agreement; and 3.) Authorize the City Manager to approve minor, non-substantive changes to the agreements approved by the City Attorney.
12. APPROVE THE SENIOR MOBILITY PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY YELLOW MANAGEMENT
1. Award of Contract- Senior Mobility Program - CC-PR-26-010.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Orange County Yellow 2026 Agreement.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Request for Proposals.pdf
Approve the Senior Mobility Program Agreement with Orange County Yellow Management, LLC for an amount not to exceed $300,000.
14. APPROVE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT AND DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF CC&R WITH THE OLSON COMPANY
1. AHA Olson Urban VI Yorba Linda 2 LLC - CC-CD-26-009.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Affordable Housing and Density Bonus Agreement.pdf
1.) Approve an Affordable Housing Agreement and Density Bonus Agreement and Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions with Olson Urban VI – Yorba Linda 2 LLC; and 2.) Authorize the City Manager to approve alternative covenant language (including subordination if warranted) provided the developer demonstrates that it is unable to finance the sale of the affordable units.
15. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-5986 APPROVING THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE (MEASURE M2 PROGRAM)
1. Res No. 2026-5986 Adopting PMP Update Measure M2 Program - CC-PW-26-029.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - 2026 Pavement Management Plan Update.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - City Pavement Management Zones.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Resolution No. 2026-5986.pdf
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-5986 approving the City’s Pavement Management Plan (PMP) update.
16. RECEIVE AND FILE REPORTS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR LAST MEETING
1. Planning Comm. Recap 5-13-26.pdf
Receive and file this report.
17. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY REPORTS
1. Council Committee and Agency Reports - CC-ADM-26-019.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Reports from CC Organizations.pdf
Receive and file this report.
13. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT BLACK GOLD GOLF CLUB
1. Contract for BGGC Walk-In Cooler Project - CC-PR-26-012.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - BGGC Walk-in Bid Package 3-2026.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Contractor Services Agreement.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Bids Received List.pdf
Mayor Rodriguez stated that the walk-in cooler at Black Gold Golf Club has been in service for more than 20 years and noted that the City conducted due diligence by soliciting proposals from 13 firms, with the lowest bid totaling $372k.
City Manager Peter Grant explained that the commercial-grade equipment upgrade is needed to support the continued success of Derrick’s Restaurant. He emphasized that Black Gold Golf Club operates as an enterprise fund, separate from the tax-supported General Fund, with revenues generated and expended by the facility itself. He stated the project should be viewed as an investment in the operation.
Parks and Recreation Director Mike Kudron noted that obtaining bids has become increasingly challenging, but staff is confident in the bids received and that the pricing aligns with project expectations. Council also discussed the specialized nature and importance of this replacement.
Moved by
Huang
Seconded by
Singh
1.) Approve plans and specifications for the Black Gold Walk-in Cooler Project; and 2.) Approve an agreement with Procon Development, Inc. for construction of the Project for $372,100 and authorize a contingency of $37,210.
AYES (5)
Rodriguez, Campbell, Huang, Singh, and Lim
CARRIED (5 to 0)
PUBLIC HEARING
18. APPROVE A MASTER FEE SCHEDULE UPDATE
1. Res No. 2026-5987 Adopting Updated Master Fee Schedule - CC-FIN-26-019.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2026-5987.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Master Fee Schedule 2026-27.pdf
4. Green Sheet - Attachment 2 Master Fee Schedule.pdf
5. Attachment 3 - User and Regulatory Fee Study - April 2026.pdf a. Open Public Hearing - Mayor Rodriguez opened the public hearing. b. Staff Report -
City Manager Grant thanked staff for all of their hard work and said master fee updates are only conducted every few years due to the undertaking involved. Finance Director Donna Mullally said cities typically update the Master Fee Schedule every 5 years. She introduced Terry Madsen, President and Principal Consultant with ClearSource Financial Consulting, who shared a PowerPoint presentation with their user and regulatory fee findings. He said their update does not examine taxes, assessments, utility rates, or development impact fees. He said the financial updates are conducted every few years to ensure compliance with the California Constitution and Government Code, and spoke about cost recovery, their findings and recommendations. c. Take Testimony
None.
d. Close Public Hearing - Mayor Rodriguez closed the public hearing. e. Make Determination
Mayor Pro Tem Huang requested that staff evaluate Parks and Recreation fee recovery and consider updates to program and facility rental fees referenced in the staff report, noting they have not been adjusted since 2017. Director Kudron explained that the fees apply to community center, picnic shelter, and facility rentals, and noted that COVID-19 delayed planned updates. He stated staff has been working to align the fees with a comprehensive fee study for future Council consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Huang emphasized the importance of reviewing the fees to improve cost recovery.
Mayor Rodriguez said the Finance Committee met to discuss this item earlier in the afternoon and they recommend the annual CPI escalator not to exceed 3.5% as part of the recommendation.
Moved by
Huang
Seconded by
Singh
1.) Adopt Resolution No. 2026-5987 establishing and updating user and regulatory fees for FY 2026-27, including future annual Consumer Price Index adjustment (not to exceed 3.5%); and 2.) Receive and file the User and Regulatory Fee Study.
AYES (5)
Rodriguez, Campbell, Huang, Singh, and Lim
CARRIED (5 to 0)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT/MAYOR’S REPORT/MATTERS PRESENTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS/ OTHER AGENCY REPORTS City Manager Grant thanked the City Council and executive team for participating in last week’s strategic planning workshop, where they spent several hours discussing opportunities and challenges facing the City. He stated that strategic planning is essential to ensuring the community’s long-term success and expressed his intent to hold the workshops annually to help guide City priorities and service delivery. He noted that staff will report back on progress at a future meeting. Mr. Grant also shared that he and his family attended Murder on the Orient Express and commended staff for the event’s organization and customer service. He spoke positively about the annual Lobsterfest event and encouraged residents to attend the Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Park on May 25 at 2:00 p.m.
Councilwoman Tara Campbell highlighted the recently released Orange County Point in Time Count results, noting a 13.3% decrease in homelessness countywide and a 27% decrease in unsheltered homelessness. She stated that, for the first time, the sheltered homeless population exceeded the unsheltered population. She encouraged residents to review the data online and thanked the County for its efforts in addressing homelessness as a regional issue. She also shared that she volunteered at Lobsterfest and thanked Sgt. Lee and Captain De Anne Wigginton for their participation and support.
Councilman Shivinder Singh reported that he and Councilwoman Janice Lim presented certificates to recipients of the Yorba Linda Woman’s Club Art Contest on May 7.
Councilwoman Lim spoke about the importance of relationships and community support in preventing homelessness. She also praised the Lobsterfest event and announced that the next Ride Ready e-bike safety event will be held on June 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Yorba Linda Town Center. She noted attending several ribbon cuttings and community celebrations, highlighted the Local Authors Festival at the library, and encouraged residents—particularly seniors—to remain vigilant against scams and fraud.
Mayor Pro Tem Huang thanked Councilwoman Campbell for serving her family at Lobsterfest and commended the Rotary Club for organizing one of her favorite annual community events. She wished residents a happy Memorial Day and encouraged attendance at the Veterans Memorial ceremony.
Mayor Rodriguez also spoke about his Lobsterfest experience and commended Library staff for the oustanding, quality Star Wars Day event last Saturday. He thanked staff and Council for their time and contributions during their strategic planning workshop last week. He announced the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 25, at 2:00 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial in Veterans Park. The event will be hosted by the Veterans Memorial Association and will provide the community an opportunity to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the country. Mayor Rodriguez also spoke about the Military Banner Program, he said it provides residents an opporunity to honor the service of a loved one by purchasing a military banner through the City's Military Banner Program. He said the program proudly recognizes Yorba Linda Gold Star and active duty military personnel by displaying banners along sections of Yorba Linda Boulevard, each featuring the honoree’s name and military branch. Applications are open through June 1st and more information can be found on the City's website.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rodriguez adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting on June 2, 2026.