Council Meeting - September 15, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency convened at 5:33 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue and by teleconference at Kimpton George Hotel, 15 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.
ROLL CALL
Councilwoman Janice Lim joined via teleconference at 5:34 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) (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
C. 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
D. 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
None.
CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into Closed Session at 5:34 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 6:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda and by teleconference at Kimpton George Hotel, 15 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Peggy Huang
INVOCATION
City Clerk Marcia Brown
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd Litfin said there was no reportable action on the items discussed in Closed Session.
INTRODUCTIONS & PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS SERVICE CLUB MONTH Mayor Carlos Rodriguez recognized September as Service Club Month and invited representatives from the Sunrise Rotary Club, Yorba Linda Woman’s Club, Littlest Angel Guild, Elks Lodge, REACH Foundation, National League of Young Men, and National Charity League to share information about their organizations and their service to the community.
As part of the presentation, representatives from the National Charity League and the National League of Young Men also spoke about the organization and the Mayor recognized the graduating class of the National Charity League’s Young Men and Young Women program.
Mayor Rodriguez presented each organization with a proclamation in recognition of Service Club Month. The City Council expressed its appreciation to the participating organizations for their continued dedication and service to the Yorba Linda community.
RECOGNITION OF JUNIOR UNITED SOCCER ASSOCIATION (JUSA)
Mayor Rodriguez invited Julie Jackson, President of Junior United Soccer Association (JUSA) to the podium, along with John Halbur, Director at Large, and recognized JUSA for their unwavering commitment to the community’s youth. The Council acknowledged their dedication, mentorship, and leadership in supporting local children and creating opportunities for them to thrive both on and off the field.
Certificates of recognition were presented to the JUSA Board on behalf of the City of Yorba Linda, as well as the offices of Congresswoman Young Kim, Senators Steven Choi and Kelly Seyarto, Assemblyman Phillip Chen, and Supervisor Don Wagner.
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS HUNGER ACTION MONTH Mayor Rodriguez invited Mark Lowry, Director of the Orange County Food Bank, and proclaimed September 2026 as “Hunger Action Month” in the City of Yorba Linda. Mayor Rodriguez shared that in 2025, the Orange County Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Bank collectively recorded an average of 808,473 individual food distribution visits per month from community members facing food insecurity and distributed 72,837,548 pounds of food.
The City recognized the Orange County Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Bank for their collective efforts in distributing food through their network of partner organizations.
Mr. Lowry was invited to provide remarks and was presented with the proclamation.
Following the Hunger Action Month presentation, Mayor Rodriguez congratulated Councilwoman Tara Campbell on the new addition to her family. The City Council extended its best wishes to Councilwoman Campbell and her family, wishing baby Declan James O’Keefe a lifetime of meaningful memories and cherished traditions. The Mayor and Council also presented her with a recognition in honor of this special family milestone.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF MEMBER, MIKE GARCIA, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER City Manager Peter Grant introduced Deputy City Manager Mike Garcia, highlighting his extensive public and private sector experience in community and economic development. Mr. Garcia holds a Master’s in Public Administration from California State University, Fullerton, and a Bachelor’s degree from UC Irvine. Mr. Garcia was selected from approximately 90 candidates. Council and staff welcomed him to the team.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF MEMBER, RAFAEL CADENA, MANAGEMENT ANALYST City Manager Grant introduced the City’s new Management Analyst, Rafael Cadena, highlighting his previous experience with the City of Orange, Bottle Logic Brewing, and Disneyland’s Club 33. He noted that Mr. Cadena is a UCLA graduate and welcomed him 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 law enforcement updates for July and August, including traffic collision statistics, response times of 5:06 and 4:18, respectively, crime data, burglaries, and arrests. She highlighted several significant arrests, including a stolen vehicle arrest on July 4 and a shoplifting arrest on August 13 involving multiple thefts from large retailers, and discussed crime prevention efforts and community events. Captain Wigginton also provided an overview of the City’s 36 Flock cameras, noting their use in investigations, incident response, and locating missing persons. She emphasized that the cameras support public safety, with access limited to authorized law enforcement personnel for legitimate law enforcement purposes. Department policy requires each search to include a detailed investigative justification, and images are retained for six months. She concluded by sharing examples of incidents in which Flock cameras assisted Yorba Linda Police Services.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR OR ITEMS NOT ON THE REMAINDER OF THE AGENDA Peter Meng, resident, expressed his concerns with fuel modification on the Chicago Avenue slope and the overgrown pine and pepper trees.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by
Campbell
Seconded by
Huang
Approve the Consent Calendar.
AYES (5)
Campbell, Huang, Lim, Singh, and Rodriguez
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 – SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
1. Accounts Payable Check Register - September 15, 2026 - CC-FIN-26-033.pdf
2. AP Check Register 9-15-26.pdf
Receive and file the accounts payable check register and wire transfer report dated September 15, 2026, in the amount of $22,968,167.25.
3. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 18, 2026 CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING
1. Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Aug18_2026 - English.pdf
2. Green Sheet - Post-Meeting Minutes - CC_Aug18_2026 - English.pdf Approve the minutes of the August 18, 2026 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting.
4. RECEIVE AND FILE THE TREASURER’S REPORT - JUNE 2026
1. Treasurer's Report - JUNE 2026 - CC-FIN-26-034.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Treasurer's Report - June 2026.pdf
Receive and file the attached monthly Treasurer’s Report.
5. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2026-6006 AMENDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-6006 Amending the Conflict of Interest Code - CC-ADM-26-052.pdf
2. Resolution No. 2026-6006 Amend COI.pdf
3. CIC Appendix 2026 Legislative Version.pdf
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-6006 amending the Conflict of Interest Code.
6. APPROVE THE STORMWATER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
1. Execution of WQMP Agreement_Friendship Baptist Church - CC-PW-26-044.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map.pdf
3. Attachment 2 - WQMP Stormwater BMP Maint and ROW Agreement .pdf Approve the Stormwater Maintenance Agreement Water Quality Management Plan and Stormwater Best Management Practice Maintenance and Right-of-Way Agreement with Friendship Baptist Church for properties located at APNs 322-173-04 and 322-173-07
7. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-6007 FINDING THAT CITY-OWNED PROPERTY IS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND
1. Reso No. 2026-6007 for West Bastanchury Property Exempt Surplus Land - CC-ADM-26-055.pdf
2. Attachment 1 - Reso No. 2026-6007 WBS SLA_Final.pdf
Approve Resolution No. 2026-6007, finding that City-owned property APN's 322-41-201, 323-15-102, 323-16-105, 323-16-107, and 323-16-109 is exempt surplus land.
8. APPROVE A SIDE LETTER WITH THE YORBA LINDA CHAPTER OF THE ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION REGARDING HOLIDAY HOURS ASSIGNED TO PERMANENT PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
1. PPT Holiday Hours Side Letter OCEA - CC-ADM-26-054.pdf
2. Side Letter OCEA Article XXI Holidays(1).pdf
Approve a side letter with the Yorba Linda Chapter of the Orange County City Employees’ Association regarding holiday hours assigned to permanent part-time employees.
9. RECEIVE AND FILE REPORTS OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR LAST MEETING
1. Planning Comm. Recap 8-26-26.pdf
Receive and file this report.
10. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND AGENCY REPORTS
1. Council Committee and Agency Reports - CC-ADM-26-053.pdf
2. Committee and Agency Reports.pdf
Receive and file this report.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT/MAYOR’S REPORT/MATTERS PRESENTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS/ OTHER AGENCY REPORTS City Manager Grant announced that the Library would be closed to the public on Thursday, September 17, for maintenance. He highlighted the success of Boots on Main and the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum’s 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 event.
Councilmember Shivinder Singh echoed the City Manager’s comments and described the 9/11 anniversary event as very moving. He expressed hope that the nation would continue to carry forward the unity and compassion demonstrated following 9/11.
Councilmember Lim reported on her visit to Washington, D.C., with the Association of California Cities–Orange County. She highlighted ongoing advocacy efforts and efforts to bring information and resources to Yorba Linda, with a focus on five areas: artificial intelligence and guardrails, transportation, data centers, LA28, and affordable and workforce housing.
Mayor Pro Tem Huang discussed recent rain and humidity and reminded residents that it is mosquito season, providing tips to reduce risks and stay protected. She also addressed a recent social media post containing racial comments directed toward the Sikh community, emphasizing the importance of rejecting intolerance and respecting all religions. Councilmember Singh thanked Mayor Pro Tem Huang for raising the issue and stressed the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions without disparaging an entire faith, ethnicity, or community.
Mayor Rodriguez echoed his colleagues’ comments and emphasized responding to ignorance by embracing and supporting neighbors. He highlighted America 250, the community’s commemoration of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, and Boots on Main. Mayor Rodriguez also announced the final Movie in the Park of the season, featuring The Super Mario Movie at dusk on Saturday, September 19, at Hurless Barton Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or low lawn chairs; dogs are not recommended. He urged parents of children with e-bikes to attend the free, hands-on Ready Your Ride E-Bike Safety Training, presented in partnership with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, on Saturday, September 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at City Hall and said registration is required. Mayor Rodriguez concluded by promoting the Wildfire Preparedness Community Meeting on Thursday, October 1, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Yorba Linda Public Library. The meeting will be held in partnership with public safety and utility agencies and will cover wildfire safety, property protection, mitigation strategies, evacuation zones, and neighborhood exits.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rodriguez adjourned the meeting in honor of the victims of 9/11 at 8:20 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting on October 6, 2026.