Council Meeting - July 21, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency will convene at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue.
ROLL CALL
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) (2 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
CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
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 will reconvene at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
OCFA CADET POST 2
INVOCATION
RABBI LEVI BLESOFSKY, CHABAD BETH MEIR HACOHEN
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
INTRODUCTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION OF ISABELLA WROBLEWSKI, CIF STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GIRLS 800 METERS
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO LOCAL RECOVERY ASSISTANCE
RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE QUARTERLY UPDATE AND BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH
CITY'S BUSINESS OF THE QUARTER RECOGNITION
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES UPDATE BY SGT. DONNY LEE
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR OR ITEMS NOT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA There is a five (5) minute maximum time limit for each individual addressing the legislative body during Public Comments and on all other items listed on the Agenda.
Whenever a group of persons wishes to address the City Council on the same subject matter, it shall be proper for the presiding officer to request that a spokesman be chosen by the group so as to avoid unnecessary repetitions before the City Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under "CONSENT CALENDAR" are considered by the City Council/ Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency, Yorba Linda Housing Authority and Yorba Linda Municipal Financing Authority to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation listed on the Agenda. There will be no separate discussion unless Members of the Council/Successor Agency, Yorba Linda Housing Authority and Yorba Linda Municipal Financing Authority or Staff request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar.
Recommendation:
Approve the Consent Calendar.
1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA Recommendation:
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 – JULY 21, 2026
1. AP Check Register 7-21-26 - CC-FIN-26-030.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AP Check Register 7-21-26.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file the accounts payable check register and wire transfer report dated July 21, 2026, in the amount of $3,718,915.93.
3. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 16, 2026 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Jun16_2026 - English.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the minutes of the June 16, 2026 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting.
4. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 30, 2026 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC SPC_Jun30_2026 - English.pdf Recommendation:
Approve the minutes of the June 30, 2026 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint special meeting.
5. RECEIVE AND FILE THE TREASURER’S REPORT – APRIL 2026
1. Treasurers Report April 2026 - CC-FIN-26-029.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Treasurers Report April 2026.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file the attached monthly Treasurer’s Report.
6. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - PACKAGE C WITH ROCKEY MURATA
1. LMAD Package C Rocky Murata Extension - CC-PW-26-041.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Package C Amendment No. 10.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve Amendment No. 10 with Rockey Murata Landscape Maintenance Services, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District - Package C services for an additional 23 months in an amount of $890,421 and a 15% contingency of $133,563.
7. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT - PACKAGE E WITH ROCKEY MURATA
1. LMAD Package E Rockey Murata Extension - CC-PW-26-042.pdf
2. Attachment 1 – Package E Amendment No. 11.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve Amendment No. 11 with Rockey Murata Landscape Maintenance Services, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District - Package E services for an additional 23 months in an amount of $1,533,003 and a 15% contingency of $229,951.
8. APPROVE THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES & INNOVATION CLASSIFICATION
1. Director of Human Resources and Innovation Classification - CC-ADM-26-046.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2026-6005.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Classification.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution 2026-6005 creating the Director of Human Resources & Innovation classification.
9. APPROVE A DEMOLITION PERMIT FOR 5151 LAKEVIEW AVENUE
1. Demo Permit Request 5151 Lakeview Ave - CC-CD-26-013.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Demolition Request Letter.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Demolition Site Plan.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - PC Reso No. 5673 CUP 2025-24 DR 2025-06 SR 2025-01.pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Asbestos Report.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - Aerial View (parcel).pdf
Recommendation:
Approve a demolition permit for 5151 Lakeview Avenue.
10. RECEIVE AND FILE REPORTS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR LAST MEETING
1. Planning Comm. Recap 6-24-26.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file this report.
11. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY REPORTS
1. Council Committee and Agency Reports - CC-ADM-26-044.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Reports from CC Organizations.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file this report.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Note: If you challenge the legislative body’s proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising those issues that you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this Agenda, or in any written correspondence delivered to the City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency on or prior to the Public Hearing.
12. APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALIGN LOCAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION PROCEDURES WITH STATE LAW
1. Muni Code Amendment Local Emergency Declarations - CC-ADM-26-045.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Ordinance No. 2026-1131.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - YLMC § 2.32.060_ Redline Changes.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Government Code Section 8630.pdf
a. Open Public Hearing
b. Staff Report
c. Take Testimony
d. Close Public Hearing
e. Make Determination
Recommendation:
Approve Ordinance No. 2026-1131 amending Municipal Code Section 2.32.060(A)(1).
13. APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE 2021–2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND COMPLY WITH STATE LAW
1. ZCA 2026-02 Housing Element Implementation Programs - CC-CD-26-015.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Ordinance No. 2026-1132.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Planning Comm. Minute Excerpts 5-27-26.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Planning Comm. Staff Report Zoning Code Amend. No. 2026-02.pdf a. Open Public Hearing
b. Staff Report
c. Take Testimony
d. Close Public Hearing
e. Make Determination
Recommendation:
Approve Ordinance No. 2026-1132 amending the Zoning Code to implement the policies of the 2021–2029 Housing Element and comply with State law.
14. ADOPT A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING WEED ABATEMENT COSTS AND ORDERING THE COLLECTION OF COSTS AS A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIEN
1. Weed Abatement 2026 - Cost and Lien - CC-CD-26-014.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2026-6004 Cost and Lien.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Resolution No. 2026-6000 Declaring Public Nuisance.pdf a. Open Public Hearing
b. Staff Report
c. Take Testimony
d. Close Public Hearing
e. Make Determination
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-6004 confirming the costs to abate the public nuisance at the following private properties (APN: 323-011-85, APN: 323-011-86, APN: 348-271-20, APN: 348-191-37, APN: 343-641-01) and ordering the collection of those costs as a special assessment lien on the properties.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT/MAYOR’S REPORT/MATTERS PRESENTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS/ OTHER AGENCY REPORTS
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
15. APPROVAL OF THE YORBA LINDA SMALL BUSINESS UNIVERSITY – SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM
1. Small Business University Support Program - CC-ADM-26-048.pdf
2. Attachment 1- SBDC Sample Agreements.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - SBDC Flyer Samples.pdf
Recommendation:
1.) Approve the Yorba Linda Small Business University – Small Business Support Program; 2.) Appropriate $32,500 from the General Fund to provide small business training grants, Small Business Development Center (SBDC) administration costs, and potential marketing expenses; and 3.) Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC, administer program details, determine eligibility, approve applications, and make program adjustments as needed.
CLOSED SESSION IF REQUIRED
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting is August 4, 2026.
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