Council Meeting - August 18, 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 – 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
B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: APNs: 352-112-03, 352-112-04, 352-113-01, 352-113-02, 352-117-01, 02, 03 City Negotiators: City Manager Grant
Property Negotiators: Parties To Be Determined
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager Grant
Employee Organizations: Yorba Linda Chapter of the Orange County Employees Association; Yorba Linda Mid-Management Association
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
GIRL SCOUT TROOP 4012
INVOCATION
DEACON DENIS ZAUN, ST. MARTIN DE PORRES CATHOLIC CHURCH
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
INTRODUCTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
RECOGNITION OF AMBER WHIPPLE, EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD
RECOGNITION OF NAOMI CHENG, VOLUNTEER SERVICE
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 – AUGUST 18, 2026
1. AP Check Register 8-18-26 - CC-FIN-26-032.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - AP Check Register 8-18-26.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file the accounts payable check register and wire transfer report dated August 18, 2026, in the amount of $9,170,092.67.
3. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 21, 2026 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Jul21_2026 - English.pdf
2. Green Sheet - Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Jul21_2026 - English.pdf Recommendation:
Approve the minutes of the July 21, 2026 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting.
4. RECEIVE AND FILE THE TREASURER’S REPORT – MAY 2026
1. Treasurers Report May 2026 - CC-FIN-26-031.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Treasurers Report May 2026.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file the attached monthly Treasurer’s Report.
5. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH NCE FOR PAVEMENT DESIGN SERVICES
1. NCE Design Services Agreement APPP Zone 1 - CC-PW-26-043.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Scope of Work.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - NCE Agreement.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Yorba Linda Pavement Maintenance Zones Map.pdf Recommendation:
Approve an agreement with NCE for design services for the FY 2026-27 Annual Pavement Preservation Project for $205,595 and a 15% contingency of $30,840.
6. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2026-1131 AMENDING SECTION 2.32.060 OF CHAPTER 2.32 OF TITLE 2
1. Ordinance No. 2026-1131 - Amending Section 2.32.060.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-1131 amending section 2.32.060 of Chapter 2.32 of Title 2 of the YLMC to align emergency review periods with California Government Code Section 8630 and correct a grammatical error.
7. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 2026-1132 AMENDING THE ZONING CODE PURSUANT TO THE IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMS OF THE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT
1. Ord No. 2026-1132 Amending Zoning Code 2021-29 Housing Element.pdf Recommendation:
Adopt Ordinance No. 2026-1132 amending the Zoning Code pursuant to the implementation programs of the 2021-2029 Housing Element, and finding that Zoning Code Amendment 2026-02 is not subject to a vote of the electorate.
8. APPROVE DEMOLITION PERMIT FOR 17091 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
1. Demolition Request 17091 Imperial Hwy - CC-CD-26-016.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Demolition request letter.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Demolition site plan.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - PC Reso No. 5672 .pdf
5. Attachment 4 - Asbestos Report.pdf
6. Attachment 5 - Aerial photo.pdf
7. Attachment 6 - Front photo.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the demolition permit for 17091 Imperial Highway.
9. APPROVE THE RESPONSE TO THE 2025-26 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT, "WILDFIRES HIT HOME"
1. 2025-26 OC Grand Jury Response - Wildfires Hit Home - CC-ADM-26-049.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - 2026 OC Grand Jury Report Wildfires Hit Home.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - City Responses Aug 2026.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the City's response to the 2025-26 Orange County Grand Jury Report, "Wildfires Hit Home."
10. APPROVE THE RESPONSE TO THE 2025-26 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT, “CALIFORNIA HOUSING MANDATES: THE UNINTENDED RESHAPING OF ORANGE COUNTY NEIGHBORHOODS”
1. Grand Jury Report - California Housing Mandates - CC-CD-26-017.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - 2026 OC Grand Jury Report Mandates.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - City Response.pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the response to the 2025-26 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “California Housing Mandates: The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County Neighborhoods.”
11. RECEIVE AND FILE REPORTS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR LAST MEETING
1. Planning Comm. Recap 7-29-26.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file this report.
12. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY REPORTS
1. Council Committee and Agency Reports - CC-ADM-26-050.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Reports from CC Organizations.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive and file this report.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT/MAYOR’S REPORT/MATTERS PRESENTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS/ OTHER AGENCY REPORTS
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
13. RECEIVE THE 2026-29 STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVES
1. CMO 2026-29 Strategic Plan Objectives - CC-ADM-26-051.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - June 16, 2026 City Council Report.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - Goals, Mission, Vision, Values and Theme.pdf
4. Attachment 3 - Strategic Plan Objectives.pdf
Recommendation:
Receive the 2026-29 Strategic Plan objectives.
CLOSED SESSION IF REQUIRED
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting is September 15, 2026.
NOTE: ALL STAFF REPORTS AND RELATED ATTACHMENTS FOR ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA ARE ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE. AS AN ADDITIONAL SERVICE, THE CITY NOW PROVIDES THE STAFF REPORTS AND RELATED ATTACHMENTS ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE. PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE TO EMBED ALL ATTACHMENTS AND MAPS. THUS, IF YOU REQUIRE A FULL AND COMPLETE COPY OF THE AGENDA PACKET, YOU SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THE WEBSITE MATERIALS ALONE.
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