Yorba Linda public meetings in 2021
77 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting an urgency ordinance implementing Senate Bill 9 housing regulations, which would allow duplexes and lot splits in single-family zones. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as the accounts payable register, annual impact fee reports, and several professional service agreements for engineering and pavement work.
- Public hearing on Urgency Ordinance No. 2021-1088 (ZCA 2021-01) to add SB 9 housing and urban lot split regulations to Chapter 18.20
- Professional service agreement with Harris and Associates for $260,295 for pavement preservation design (Zones 5 and 6)
- Professional service agreement with Lin Consulting, Inc. for $99,452 for La Palma Avenue Improvement Feasibility Study
- Adopt Resolution 2021-5776 setting electric vehicle charging station rates at Library and Arts Center
- Adopt Resolution 2021-5778 adjusting wages for non-represented part-time positions
The City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2021-1088, approving Zoning Code Amendment ZCA 2021-01 to add local regulations for Senate Bill 9 housing developments and urban lot splits, effective immediately. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a $2.2 million accounts payable register and a $260,295 contract for pavement preservation design, while continuing a $99,452 feasibility study for La Palma Avenue to the next meeting. Additionally, the council confirmed appointments to various organizations and agencies for 2022.
- Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2021-1088 for SB 9 housing regulations (4-0)
- Approved consent calendar with continuance of Lin Consulting agreement (4-0)
- Approved $2,201,438.73 accounts payable check register
- Approved $260,295 professional services agreement with Harris and Associates for pavement preservation design
- Approved contract extension with PFM Asset Management on month-to-month basis
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-5778 for wage adjustments for non-represented part-time positions
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-5777 revising Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual
- Confirmed 2022 council appointments to organizations and committees (4-0)
Traffic Commission Meeting
The Yorba Linda Traffic Commission is meeting to discuss new business including an OCTA presentation, a Capital Improvement Program update, and a draft addendum to the 2016 Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan Circulation Element update. They will also review monthly traffic accident reports and select a chair and vice chair for 2022. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes.
- Draft addendum to 2016 FEIR for Circulation Element Update (TC-Public Works-21-001)
- OCTA presentation
- CIP update
- September, October, and November 2021 Traffic Accident Reports
- Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for 2022
The Yorba Linda Traffic Commission approved the September 2021 minutes, received and filed the draft EIR addendum for the Circulation Element Update, and accepted traffic reports for September, October, and November 2021. It also selected Commissioner Equitz as Chair and Commissioner Phayakapong as Vice Chair for 2022. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved September 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Received and filed draft EIR addendum for Circulation Element Update (5-0)
- Accepted September 2021 traffic reports (5-0)
- Accepted October 2021 traffic reports (5-0)
- Accepted November 2021 traffic reports (5-0)
- Selected Commissioner Equitz as 2022 Chair (5-0)
- Selected Commissioner Phayakapong as 2022 Vice Chair (5-0)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Yorba Linda Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four conditional use permits and a zoning code amendment for Senate Bill 9 housing developments and urban lot splits. The commission will also hear a presentation from the Orange County Fire Authority on fuel modification. Staff recommends approval for all items.
- Zoning Code Amendment ZCA 2021-01 to add SB 9 housing and urban lot split regulations to Chapter 18.20
- Continued public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 2020-08 (Sanders)
- Conditional Use Permit 2021-08 (Hinostroza) at 4066 Live Oak Lane
- Conditional Use Permit 2021-44 (Beverage)
- Conditional Use Permit 2021-45 (Song)
Council Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Yorba Linda City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, convened primarily for closed session discussions. The council will discuss anticipated litigation, existing litigation (Yorba Linda Estates, LLC v. City of Yorba Linda), and the appointment of a Chief of Police Services. No public action items are listed.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (2 cases)
- Closed session: existing litigation - Yorba Linda Estates, LLC v. City of Yorba Linda (Case No. 30-2021-01206096-CU-OR-NJC)
- Closed session: public employment - Chief of Police Services
The City Council met in special session and immediately convened into closed session to discuss anticipated and existing litigation, as well as the appointment of a Chief of Police Services. No public decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting. The meeting adjourned to the next joint meeting on December 21, 2021.
- Convened into closed session for litigation and police chief discussions
- Adjourned to December 21, 2021 joint meeting
Council Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council will hold a joint meeting with its redevelopment, housing, and financing agencies. The agenda includes closed-session items on litigation and labor negotiations, followed by the reorganization of the council with the selection of a mayor and mayor pro tem. The council will also vote on several consent calendar items, including an ordinance on organic waste recycling, a surplus land declaration, and contract extensions. Notable administrative reports include a proposed $866,610 fire prevention grant application, employee compensation resolutions, and an amendment to the city manager's employment agreement.
- Adopt Ordinance No. 2021-1087 amending solid waste regulations to comply with state organics recycling mandates (SB 1383).
- Declare city-owned property at 4859 Main Street (APN 323-304-19) as surplus land per AB 1486.
- Approve contract extensions with NV5, Harris and Associates, HNTB Corporation, and Griffin Structures Inc. for various projects.
- Adopt resolutions for employee compensation and appropriate $626,262 for fiscal year 2021-22.
- Approve application for California Climate Investment Fire Prevention Grant and appropriate $866,610 for the Yorba Linda Fuel Reduction Program.
The City Council reorganized, selecting Carlos Rodriguez as Mayor and Gene Hernandez as Mayor Pro Tem. The council also approved a consent calendar including a $2.97M accounts payable register, adopted an ordinance on organic waste recycling, and approved a full-court basketball design for a Proposition 68 grant. Additionally, they accepted an $866,610 Cal Fire grant for fuel reduction and approved new employment agreements for city staff.
- Selected Carlos Rodriguez as Mayor (4-0, Rodriguez abstained)
- Selected Gene Hernandez as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including $2,969,732.48 accounts payable (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-1087 on solid waste and organics recycling (5-0)
- Approved full-court basketball design for Proposition 68 grant (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-5769 for Cal Fire grant and $866,610 appropriation (5-0)
- Adopted Resolutions 2021-5773/74/75 for employee compensation and $626,262 appropriation (5-0)
- Approved Eighth Amendment to City Manager employment agreement (5-0)
Finance Committee Meeting
The Yorba Linda Finance Committee will meet to receive and file a revised check register review for the first quarter of fiscal year 2021-22, correcting percentage errors noted in October. They will also consider extending PFM Asset Management LLC's investment portfolio management contract on a month-to-month basis for one year. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments.
- Revised check register review for Q1 FY 2021-22 (FC-Finance-21-021)
- Proposed one-year month-to-month extension of PFM Asset Management LLC contract
- Approval of October 19, 2021 Finance Committee minutes
The Finance Committee reviewed the revised check register for Q1 FY 2021/22 and discussed extending the investment portfolio services contract on a month-to-month basis for one year. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was procedural and informational.
- Approved October 19, 2021 minutes (moved by Councilmember Haney)
- Reviewed revised check register for Q1 FY 2021/22
- Discussed month-to-month extension of investment portfolio services contract
Library Commission Meeting
This agenda for the Yorba Linda Library Commission meeting on December 2, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.
Council Special Meeting
This is a special meeting with a single substantive item: a closed-session discussion with legal counsel about existing litigation in the case Yorba Linda Estates, LLC v. City of Yorba Linda. The council will also take public comment on the closed-session item before convening. No other business is on the agenda.
- Closed session under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) for existing litigation
- Case: Yorba Linda Estates, LLC v. City of Yorba Linda, Case No. 30-2021-01206096-CU-OR-NJC
- Public comment period on closed-session item
The City Council met in special session and immediately convened into closed session to discuss one existing litigation case, Yorba Linda Estates, LLC v. City of Yorba Linda. Two councilmembers recused themselves due to potential conflicts. No substantive public decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after closed session.
- Convened into closed session for existing litigation (Yorba Linda Estates, LLC v. City of Yorba Linda)
- Councilmembers Campbell and Rodriguez recused themselves due to potential conflicts
- Adjourned to next joint meeting on December 7, 2021
Traffic Commission Meeting
This agenda for the Yorba Linda Traffic Commission meeting on November 25, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
Planning Commission Meeting
This agenda for the Yorba Linda Planning Commission meeting on November 24, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.
Parks and Rec Commission Meeting
The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting for a regular session. The agenda includes approval of the October minutes, public comments, and staff updates on several parks and recreation topics, including the Adventure Playground, Wall of Fame, Senior Wellness Expo, Sports Advisory Committee, Paxton Equestrian Center construction, and the December meeting schedule. No action items are listed; the meeting appears to be primarily informational.
- Approval of October 21, 2021 meeting minutes
- Adventure Playground update
- Wall of Fame update
- Senior Wellness Expo update
- Paxton Equestrian Center construction update
Council Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council will hold a joint meeting with the Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and Municipal Financing Authority. The council will introduce an ordinance to amend solid waste regulations to comply with state organics recycling mandates, and consider a resolution supporting the Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative. The consent calendar includes routine items such as approving the accounts payable check register, receiving the treasurer's report, and approving a contract extension for the Bastanchury Road Widening Project.
- Introduce Ordinance No. 2021-1087 amending Chapter 8.20 of the Municipal Code on solid waste and organic waste
- Adopt resolution in support of Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative
- Approve contract extension with Michael Baker International for Bastanchury Road Widening Project (Casa Loma Ave to Eureka Ave)
- Adopt Resolution No. 2021-5768 authorizing lease/purchase agreement for Black Gold Golf Course equipment
- Receive and file accounts payable check register for $927,534.61
The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 2021-1087, amending Chapter 8.20 of the municipal code to comply with state-mandated organic waste recycling requirements under SB 1383. The ordinance was approved 5-0 and will be scheduled for a second reading and adoption at the December 7, 2021 meeting. The Council also adopted a resolution supporting the Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative, which passed 4-0 with one abstention.
- Introduced Ordinance No. 2021-1087 on organic waste recycling (5-0)
- Adopted resolution supporting Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative (4-0, Rodriguez abstained)
- Approved consent calendar including $927,534.61 accounts payable (5-0)
- Approved contract extension with Michael Baker International for Bastanchury Road Widening Project
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-5768 for Black Gold Golf Course equipment lease/purchase
- Released surety bonds for Parcel Map 2015-117 (Johnson)
- Received and filed September 2021 Treasurer's Report
- Received and filed FY 2020-21 Local Park Development Impact Fees Annual Report
Planning Commission Meeting
The Yorba Linda Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 10, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The main business items are two sign/design review requests: one for Altrudy Senior Apartments and one for Target Corporation. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings and hear public comments.
- Sign Request 2021-03 for Altrudy Senior Apartments - staff recommends approval with conditions
- Design Review 2021-14 for Target Corporation - staff recommends approval with conditions
- Approval of September 29, 2021 Planning Commission meeting minutes
- Approval of October 27, 2021 Planning Commission meeting minutes
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
Library Commission Meeting
The Yorba Linda Library Commission is meeting to approve the minutes from October 7, 2021, and to consider a recommendation to approve a Library Commissioner attending Teen Advisory Board meetings three times a year and the Teen Advisory Board presenting to the Commission twice a year. The agenda also includes staff reports and public comments.
- Approval of October 7, 2021 meeting minutes
- Recommendation to approve triannual Library Commissioner attendance at Teen Advisory Board meetings
- Recommendation to approve biannual Teen Advisory Board presentations to the Library Commission
- Director's and Assistant Director's reports, including September 2021 statistics and a 4-year comparison
Council Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council is meeting jointly with its redevelopment, housing, and financing authorities. The main action is adopting Ordinance No. 2021-1086, a zoning code amendment for community care facilities. The council will also approve routine items like the accounts payable register and bond reductions, and will hold a closed session on litigation and labor negotiations.
- Adopt Ordinance No. 2021-1086 (Zoning Code Amendment 2019-02) on community care facilities
- Approve accounts payable check register of $2,371,977.13
- Release 100% of surety bonds for Tract 18020 (Loma Vista/Melia Homes, Lennar)
- Reduce off-site street improvement bond for Parcel Map No. 2007-196 by 30%
- Closed session: litigation (Yorba Linda Estates, LLC v. City) and labor negotiations
The City Council approved the consent calendar, including the adoption of Ordinance No. 2021-1086, which amends the zoning code related to community care facilities. The council also received the accounts payable check register and approved several bond reductions. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included proclamations and a presentation from CalRecycle.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-1086, approving Zoning Code Amendment 2019-02 for community care facilities (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including accounts payable check register of $2,371,977.13 (5-0)
- Authorized release of 100% of surety bonds for Tract 18020 (Loma Vista/Melia Homes, Lennar)
- Authorized 30% reduction of off-site street improvement bond for Parcel Map No. 2007-196
- Approved minutes of October 19, 2021 joint meeting
- Received and filed Planning Commission actions and council committee reports
Traffic Commission Meeting
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but no specific topics, projects, or actions are listed.
Planning Commission Meeting
The Yorba Linda Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development applications: a conditional use permit and accessory dwelling unit for Diaz, and a design review and accessory dwelling unit for Castro. The commission will also discuss the Housing Element Update and handle routine items like minutes approval and public comments.
- Conditional Use Permit 2021-41 and ADU 2021-31 – Diaz
- Design Review 2021-11 and ADU 2021-33 – Castro
- Housing Element Update discussion
- Public comments (5-minute limit per speaker)
- Waive reading of resolutions
Parks and Rec Commission Meeting
The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider providing input on the Proposition 68 project to build a basketball court at Vista Del Verde Park, reviewing preferred and alternate concept plans. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from August and September 2021 meetings, plus staff updates on several programs. No other major decisions are listed.
- Proposition 68 basketball court project at Vista Del Verde Park — input on concept plans
- Approval of August 19, 2021 meeting minutes
- Approval of September 16, 2021 meeting minutes
- Staff updates: Adventure Playground, Wall of Fame, Movies in the Park, Meal Gap Program, Sports Advisory Committee
Finance Committee Meeting
The Yorba Linda Finance Committee will meet to review the check register for the first quarter of fiscal year 2021/22 and receive a presentation from PFM on the annual portfolio review. The committee will also approve minutes from the August 17, 2021 meeting and take public comments.
- Review of check register for Q1 FY 2021/22
- PFM annual portfolio review presentation
- Approval of August 17, 2021 meeting minutes
Council Meeting
The City Council voted 5-0 to uphold the Planning Commission's denial of Conditional Use Permit 2021-25 for Sunset Recycling, a proposed recycling collection facility at the Costco location, due to concerns about traffic, parking, and aesthetics. The Council also approved a zoning code amendment requiring a 650-foot separation standard for new large community care facilities (7+ residents) and approved the consent calendar, which included contracts, encroachments, and other routine items.
- Upheld denial of Conditional Use Permit 2021-25 for Sunset Recycling at Costco (5-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2021-1086, zoning code amendment for community care facilities (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar (5-0), including $2,464,575.41 accounts payable
- Awarded $120,420 contract to Willdan Financial Services for LMAD engineer's report
- Awarded fleet maintenance contract to Yorba Linda Mobil Service Center ($89,769.96)
- Approved $103,343 contract with Willdan for construction management on pavement project
- Approved $646,214 John Deere, $564,659 Toro, and $22,665 Club Car purchases for golf course
- Approved $80,000 appropriation for interim public works inspection services with NV5
Library Commission Meeting
The Yorba Linda Library Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive staff reports. Action items include approving the Food for Fines program and proposed closures for fall and winter holidays.
- Approve Food for Fines program from Nov 1 to Dec 18, 2021
- Approve library closure at 5 p.m. on Nov 24 and all day Nov 27, 2021
- Approve closure from Dec 27, 2021 through 12:30 p.m. Dec 31, 2021
- Approve minutes of September 2, 2021 meeting
Council Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council is meeting jointly with several related agencies to handle routine business and a few notable items. They will consider authorizing the payoff of the Cultural Arts Center lease financing agreement using proceeds from the West Bastanchury property sale, and applying for grant funding for a basketball court and transportation improvements. The agenda also includes several routine consent calendar items, such as approving the accounts payable register and various agreements.
- Payoff of Cultural Arts Center lease financing agreement using West Bastanchury property sale proceeds
- Application for Proposition 68 grant to construct a basketball court at Vista Del Verde Park
- Application for Comprehensive Transportation Program Funds for Savi Ranch Parkway Intersection Capacity Enhancement Project
- Approve joint agreement for Orange County 800 MHz emergency communications system
- Approve $1,579,801.98 accounts payable check register
The City Council approved a consent calendar and authorized staff to apply for Proposition 68 grant funding to construct a basketball court at Vista Del Verde Park. The council also approved paying off the Cultural Arts Center lease financing agreement using proceeds from the West Bastanchury property sale. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved consent calendar including accounts payable, minutes, and various agreements (5-0)
- Authorized application for Prop 68 grant for Vista Del Verde basketball court (5-0)
- Approved payoff of Cultural Arts Center lease financing agreement (5-0)
Council Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of Conditional Use Permit 2021-13 (Zhang), with a recommendation to uphold the Planning Commission's approval. The consent calendar includes routine items such as approving a $2,708,433.62 accounts payable register, a traffic signal synchronization cooperative agreement, and several intergovernmental agreements. The meeting also includes a closed session on anticipated and existing litigation, including the case Yorba Linda Estates, LLC v. City of Yorba Linda.
- Public hearing on appeal of Conditional Use Permit 2021-13 (Zhang)
- Accounts payable check register for $2,708,433.62
- Cooperative agreement for Tustin Avenue/Rose Drive traffic signal synchronization project
- Memorandum of Understanding for Countywide Mass Notification System (2021-2024)
- Mutual Aid Agreement for COVID-19 vaccination effort with County of Orange
The City Council voted 5-0 to uphold the Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Use Permit 2021-13 for a 6-foot fence and gate at a property on Via Del Caballo, despite a neighbor's appeal. The council also approved the consent calendar, including a $2.7 million accounts payable register and a cooperative agreement for traffic signal synchronization. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included recognitions, presentations, and a closed session with no reportable action.
- Approved Resolution No. 2021-5761 upholding Conditional Use Permit 2021-13 for a 6-foot fence (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including $2,708,433.62 accounts payable register (5-0)
- Approved cooperative agreement for Tustin Avenue/Rose Drive traffic signal synchronization (5-0)
- Approved MOU for Countywide Mass Notification System and directed staff to research supplemental system (5-0)
- Denied claims for damages by Michael Blume, Rana Shah, and Alisha Medina (consent calendar)
- Approved Mutual Aid MOU for COVID-19 vaccination with County of Orange (consent calendar)
Parks and Rec Commission Meeting
This agenda contains only boilerplate and no substantive items. The meeting is scheduled but no decisions or discussions are listed.
Planning Commission Meeting
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for the Planning Commission to decide or discuss. The document is essentially empty of any actionable content.
Library Commission Meeting
This agenda for the Yorba Linda Library Commission meeting on September 2, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
Council Special Meeting
The City Council/Successor Agency convened a special meeting and immediately entered closed session to discuss labor negotiations. No public comment was offered on closed session items, and no substantive decisions were made in open session. The meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m. to the next joint meeting on September 21, 2021.
- Convened into closed session for labor negotiations
- Adjourned to September 21, 2021 joint meeting
Council Meeting
The City Council approved the consent calendar, which included a $679,611.12 contract for pavement preservation and a $25,000 annual service agreement with the Chamber of Commerce. The public hearing for the appeal of Conditional Use Permit 2021-13 (Zhang) was continued to September 21, 2021, to meet noticing requirements. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved consent calendar (5-0), including $679,611.12 contract to American Asphalt South for Zone 4 Slurry Seal
- Approved two-year service agreement with Yorba Linda Chamber of Commerce at $25,000/year (5-0)
- Continued public hearing on CUP 2021-13 (Zhang) appeal to September 21, 2021 (5-0)
Finance Committee Meeting
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but no specific topics, contracts, or actions are listed.
Council Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Yorba Linda City Council and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, convened primarily to enter closed session. The only substantive item is a performance evaluation of the City Manager under Government Code Section 54957. Public comment on the closed session item is allowed before the council recesses and adjourns.
- Closed session: public employee performance evaluation for City Manager
- Public comment period on closed session item
- Meeting held at Council Chambers, 4845 Casa Loma Avenue
The City Council met in special session and immediately convened into closed session to discuss a public employee performance evaluation for the City Manager, as permitted under Government Code Section 54957. No public comment was offered on the closed session item. The meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.
- Convened into closed session for City Manager performance evaluation
- Adjourned to next joint meeting on August 17, 2021
Council Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council will consider taking an oppose position on state housing bills AB 215 and SB 478, and directing staff to submit the draft Housing Element to the state for review. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a closed session on litigation and labor negotiations, and a resolution supporting a veterans cemetery in Anaheim Hills.
- Oppose AB 215 (Chiu) and SB 478 (Wiener) housing bills
- Direct staff to submit draft Housing Element to HCD, including sites S3-074, S3-080, S3-082
- Approve accounts payable check register of $1,205,518.58
- Budget transfer of $25,000 from Construction Inspection to Plan Check Services
- Resolution supporting Veterans Cemetery in Anaheim Hills
The City Council voted to oppose two state housing bills, AB 215 and SB 478, and authorized the mayor to sign letters stating the city's position. The council also approved incorporating three specific sites into the draft Housing Element and directed staff to submit the draft to the state for review. A resolution supporting a veterans cemetery in Anaheim Hills was approved unanimously.
- Opposed AB 215 (Chiu) and authorized mayor to sign letter (3-1, 1 abstention)
- Opposed SB 478 (Wiener) and authorized mayor to sign letter (3-1, 1 abstention)
- Approved incorporation of sites S3-074, S3-080, S3-082 in draft Housing Element (4-0, 1 recused)
- Directed staff to submit draft Housing Element to HCD for review (5-0)
- Approved resolution supporting Veterans Cemetery in Anaheim Hills (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including $1,205,518.58 accounts payable and $25,000 budget transfer (5-0)
- Denied claims for damages by William Ticknor and Beverly and Gary Steinberg (part of consent calendar)
Council Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council will vote on a second reading of an ordinance to rezone 13.1 acres of city-owned vacant land (West Bastanchury Site) from Residential Estate to Planned Development for 23 single-family homes. The council will also hold a public hearing to confirm the citywide lighting and landscaping assessment district (LMAD) fees for FY 2021/22, and consider several routine consent items including contracts and a COVID-19 emergency termination.
- Adopt Ordinance No. 2021-1085 for Zone Change 2021-01 (Shea Homes) on 13.1 acres at West Bastanchury Site
- Public hearing on Resolution No. 2021-5759 to levy FY 2021/22 LMAD assessments
- Award $91,851 contract to Bunker Engineering for City Hall EV charging station infrastructure
- Approve $201,864 contract extension to Merchants Landscape Services for park turf maintenance
- Approve $14,142 lease with Quadient for City Hall postage meter machine
The City Council awarded a $6,103,271 construction contract for the Adventure Playground Renovation Project, including all additive alternates, to Construction Company E, and approved a 15% contingency, construction management services, and $75,000 for furniture and equipment. The Council also adopted Ordinance No. 2021-1085 rezoning the West Bastanchury Site to allow 23 single-family homes, and approved the LMAD assessments for FY 2021/22. Additionally, it terminated the local COVID-19 emergency and approved a $91,851 contract for EV charging station infrastructure.
- Awarded Adventure Playground Renovation contract to Construction Company E for $6,103,271, with 15% contingency and $75,000 for furniture/equipment.
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-1085 rezoning 13.1 acres (West Bastanchury Site) to Planned Development for 23 single-family lots.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-5759 confirming LMAD assessments for FY 2021/22 and overruling protests.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-5760 terminating the local COVID-19 emergency declared March 16, 2020.
- Approved $91,851 public works contract to Bunker Engineering for City Hall EV charging station infrastructure.
- Approved 60-month lease with Quadient for postage meter machine at $14,142 total ($235.70/month).
- Approved $201,864 contract extension for park turf and landscape maintenance to Merchants Landscape Services.
- Designated Mayor Huang as voting delegate for League of California Cities 2021 conference, with Hernandez as alternate.
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Yorba Linda Planning Commission is holding a workshop meeting focused on the 2021-2029 Housing Element, a state-required plan for meeting housing needs. The agenda lists this as Workshop #5 under Old Business, indicating continued discussion rather than a final decision. Public comments are accepted via email or Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- 2021-2029 Housing Element Workshop #5 (discussion item)
- Public comments via email by 5:00 p.m. June 23, 2021
- Meeting accessible via Zoom and audio only due to COVID-19
The Planning Commission held its fifth housing element workshop to refine a draft candidate site inventory for the 2021-2029 Housing Element, which must be completed by October 2021. Staff presented strategies including ADUs, a congregational housing overlay for religious sites, and commercial mixed-use overlays, and identified specific sites for potential rezoning. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was informational, with public comment accepted and further refinement to occur before the next meeting on July 28.
- Approved waiving reading in full of all resolutions on the agenda (5-0).
- No formal decisions on housing element sites were made; workshop was informational.
- Staff reported that the state declined to participate in using Coal Canyon property for housing.
- Properties removed from consideration due to owner disinterest include an oil well property on Cumberland Circle, 18452 Buena Vista Avenue, and properties north of the Altrudy project.
- Staff noted Measure B will require voter approval for most rezoning increases in density, with the city covering costs.
- Approximately 40-50 ADUs have been built in the past three years, with about one per week now being received.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Planning Commission Meeting
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the agenda provides no substantive content for residents.
The Yorba Linda Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit and design review for Lone Wolfe Brewing Co., a full-service restaurant and brewery at 18210 Yorba Linda Boulevard. The commission also approved a conditional use permit for a second-story addition at 22805 Hidden Hills Road, denied an appeal of an accessory dwelling unit at 21290 Via Tomas, and approved a larger-than-standard ADU at 6099 Nutmeg Lane. All votes were 5-0.
- Approved Resolution No. 5464 for Conditional Use Permit 2021-26 Owens, a 622 sq ft second-story addition and two decks at 22805 Hidden Hills Road (5-0).
- Approved Resolution No. 5465 for Conditional Use Permit 2021-27 Lone Wolfe Brewing Co., a restaurant and brewery at 18210 Yorba Linda Boulevard (5-0).
- Approved Design Review 2021-09 for Lone Wolfe Brewing Co. (5-0).
- Denied the appeal of Accessory Dwelling Unit 2021-08 Santosa, approving the 748 sq ft ADU at 21290 Via Tomas (5-0).
- Approved Design Review 2021-01 Yang for a 1,200 sq ft ADU at 6099 Nutmeg Lane (5-0).
- Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit 2021-02 Yang for the same property (5-0).
- Approved the June 23, 2021, Planning Commission meeting minutes (4-0, Darnell abstained).
- Approved waiving the reading in full of all resolutions on the agenda (5-0).
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Board of Appeals Meeting
This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the agenda provides no substantive content for residents.
Planning Commission Meeting
The Yorba Linda Planning Commission will consider a sign request for the In-N-Out Burger restaurant, a drainage easement vacation, and approval of the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2021/22 through 2027/28. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, public comments, and a possible cancellation of the August meeting.
- Sign Request 2021-02 In-N-Out Burger: monument sign at 3,867 sq ft restaurant, 1.43-acre property, southwest corner of Lemon Drive and Olinda Street; increase sign height from 42" to 72" and size from 20 to 48 sq ft
- Government Code Section 65402 Finding: vacation of drainage easements on property at 6022 Short Street
- Government Code Sections 65103(c) and 65401 Finding: approval of Capital Improvement Program for FY 2021/22 through 2027/28
- Consideration of cancellation of August Planning Commission meeting
- Approval of June 9, 2021 meeting minutes and Housing Element meeting minutes
The Yorba Linda Planning Commission approved a sign request for the In-N-Out Burger restaurant, allowing a larger monument sign than standard code permits. The Commission also adopted resolutions approving the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2021/22 through 2027/28 and finding that a proposed drainage easement vacation conforms to the General Plan. The August 24, 2021, Planning Commission meeting was cancelled.
- Approved Sign Request 2021-02 for In-N-Out Burger, allowing a 72-inch, 48-square-foot monument sign, subject to conditions.
- Adopted Resolution No. 5462, finding the vacation of drainage easements on 6022 Short Street conforms to the General Plan.
- Adopted Resolution No. 5463, approving the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2021/22 through 2027/28.
- Approved the minutes of the June 9, 2021, Planning Commission meeting and Housing Element Workshop.
- Cancelled the August 24, 2021, Planning Commission meeting.
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Council Special Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council is holding a special meeting with one action item: accepting and appropriating funds for a Meal Gap Services Program, with a subrecipient agreement with the County of Orange. The council will also convene in closed session to discuss existing litigation in the case Yorba Linda Estates, LLC et al. v. City of Yorba Linda et al. Public comment is limited to the agenda item and closed session item.
- Acceptance and appropriation of funds for a Meal Gap Services Program
- Subrecipient agreement with County of Orange for meal gap program
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Yorba Linda Estates, LLC et al. v. City of Yorba Linda et al., Case No. 30-2021-01206096-CU-OR-CJC)
The City Council accepted $216,012.42 in Corona Virus Relief Funds from Orange County to implement a meal gap services program, appropriating the funds to specific accounts. The program, starting July 6, will partner with local restaurants to provide boxed meals to seniors and others in need, five days a week with breakfast and lunch options. The motion carried unanimously with four votes, and Councilmember Campbell was absent.
- Accepted $216,012.42 in Corona Virus Relief Funds from Orange County for the meal gap program.
- Appropriated the funds to expenditure account 2171100-424711 and revenue account 2175320-355011.
- Approved the meal program design, including partnering with 12 local restaurants and offering up to 10 meals per week per eligible individual.
- Approved using program funds for facility needs: $10,000 for a make-up air system replacement and $12,000 for four warming ovens.
- Convened into closed session for existing litigation (Yorba Linda Estates, LLC et al. v. City of Yorba Linda et al.) with no reportable action.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Parks and Rec Commission Meeting
The Yorba Linda Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to consider a picnic shelter reservation policy and discuss Proposition 68 funding. The agenda also includes staff updates on community events and programs. Public participation is via email or live stream due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Picnic Shelter Reservation Policy discussion
- Proposition 68 staff report
- Approval of April 15, 2021 meeting minutes
- Updates on Love Yorba Linda, Memorial Day Event, Celebration of the Arts, Summer Registration, Summer Special Events, Paxton Equestrian Project
The Parks and Recreation Commission approved a revised picnic shelter and amphitheater reservation policy, allowing online bookings while keeping in-person options. They also recommended using Proposition 68 funds to install a basketball court with a pickleball overlay at Vista Del Verde Park. The commission approved the minutes from the April 15, 2021 meeting. No other formal actions were taken.
- Approved the April 15, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0).
- Approved the revised Picnic Shelter and Amphitheater Reservation Policy, which adds online reservations (3-0).
- Recommended Proposition 68 funds be used for a basketball court with pickleball overlay at Vista Del Verde Park (4-0).
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Council Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council will consider routine consent items including a $2.97 million pavement preservation contract, a $697,976 accounts payable register, and several contract amendments. A public hearing on weed abatement is also scheduled. The meeting includes closed session items on litigation and labor negotiations.
- Award $2,968,000 contract to Onyx Paving for FY 2020-21 Annual Pavement Preservation Project (Zone 4 Overlay)
- Approve accounts payable check register of $697,976.79
- Approve Amendment No. 3 with Michael Baker International for drainage master plan, increasing contract to $444,885
- Award landscape maintenance contract to Rockey Murata for $81,699.08/year for three years
- Approve $51,930 amendment with Karen Warner Associates for Housing Element update
The City Council approved the two-year operating budget for fiscal years 2021/22 and 2022/23, along with the seven-year Capital Improvement Program, and adopted related resolutions. The council also approved a pilot program to waive ADU/JADU fees, awarded contracts for the Paxton Equestrian Center and pavement preservation, and adopted a weed abatement resolution with amended language.
- Approved two-year budget for FY 2021/22 and 2022/23 and seven-year CIP (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-5749 waiving ADU/JADU fees through June 30, 2023 (5-0)
- Awarded $2,968,000 pavement preservation contract to Onyx Paving Company (5-0)
- Awarded Paxton Equestrian Center improvement contract to Three Peaks Corp (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-5757 declaring weeds a public nuisance with 'potentially' added (5-0)
- Approved amended tract map, zone change, and design review for Shea Homes project (5-0)
- Denied claims for damages by Miguel Campos, Tom Flanagan, and Brandon Luper (5-0)
- Continued cancellation of street lighting and LMAD fees to future meeting
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Yorba Linda Planning Commission is meeting to hold the fourth workshop on the 2021-2029 Housing Element, a state-required plan for housing growth. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comments, but the main substantive item is the Housing Element workshop. No other new or old business items are listed.
- 2021-2029 Housing Element Workshop #4
- Public hearing on Housing Element staff report
- Meeting accessible via Zoom due to COVID-19
- Public comments accepted by email until 5:00 p.m. on June 9, 2021
The Planning Commission held a workshop to update the public on the state-mandated Housing Element, which requires Yorba Linda to plan for 2,415 new housing units by 2029. No formal decisions were made; staff reported on outreach efforts, candidate sites, and next steps, including a possible overlay for religious sites and mixed-use commercial areas. The commission will receive an updated report in July.
- No formal decisions or votes were taken at this workshop.
- Staff reported on the RHNA allocation of 2,415 units for Yorba Linda.
- Staff outlined next steps: complete property owner outreach, update candidate sites list, and return to the Planning Commission in July.
- Staff will request City Council approval for the Arroyo Group contract to prepare a religious sites overlay concept.
Planning Special Meeting
The Yorba Linda Planning Commission is holding a special meeting on June 9, 2021, with the main item being Workshop #4 on the 2021-2029 Housing Element. The meeting is conducted remotely due to COVID-19, with public participation via Zoom and written comments accepted by email. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- 2021-2029 Housing Element Workshop #4 (public discussion)
- Remote meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19 executive orders
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
- No new items considered after 11:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting
The Yorba Linda Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one to consider a conditional use permit allowing beer and wine service at the future Furai Chicken restaurant in the Packing House Shopping Center, and another to consider a permit and administrative adjustment to reduce the front yard setback for a new two-story home on Blue Ridge Drive. The commission will also approve minutes from the May 26 meeting and take public comments.
- CUP 2021-22: beer/wine service at Furai Chicken, 18340 Yorba Linda Blvd, Suite 104
- CUP 2021-24 & AA 2021-13: reduce front setback from 30 to 28 feet for 9,020 sq ft home at Blue Ridge Drive terminus
- Both projects recommended for approval and are categorically exempt from CEQA
- Meeting accessible via audio due to COVID-19; no in-person public participation
- Public comments due by 5:00 p.m. on June 9, 2021 via email
The Planning Commission approved two conditional use permits: one allowing beer and wine service at Furai Chicken in the Packing House Shopping Center, and another for a new home on Blue Ridge Drive with a reduced front yard setback. Both approvals were unanimous (4-0) with Commissioner Masterson absent. The decisions are final unless appealed to the City Council within 15 days.
- Approved Resolution No. 5460 for Conditional Use Permit 2021-22 Furai Chicken, allowing beer and wine service at 18340 Yorba Linda Boulevard, Suite 104.
- Approved Resolution No. 5461 for Conditional Use Permit 2021-24 Behle, allowing a new 9,020 sq ft home at the terminus of Blue Ridge Drive.
- Approved Administrative Adjustment 2021-13 Behle, reducing the front yard setback from 30 to 28 feet.
- Approved the May 26, 2021, Planning Commission meeting minutes as submitted.
- Approved waiving the full reading of all resolutions on the agenda.
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Library Commission Meeting
This agenda for the Yorba Linda Library Commission meeting on June 3, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.
Board of Appeals Meeting
This agenda for the Yorba Linda Board of Appeals meeting on June 2, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.
Council Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council will convene for a regular meeting, addressing routine consent items and discussing the proposed FY 2021/22-2027/28 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program and housing updates. The meeting includes closed session items on anticipated litigation and real property negotiation.
- Award contract to Steadfast Security, Inc. for security guard services, not to exceed $125,000
- Award $123,290 contract to Cannon Corporation for Lakeview Avenue widening design
- Approve demolition permit for 4905 Main Street
- Approve fourth amendment to law enforcement services agreement with Orange County Sheriff's Department
- Receive and file FY 2019/20 audit reports including cybersecurity assessment
The Yorba Linda City Council approved the consent calendar, which included awarding a security guard contract to Steadfast Security for up to $125,000, approving a $123,290 engineering services agreement with Cannon Corporation for the Lakeview Avenue widening project, and approving a demolition permit for 4905 Main Street. The council also approved a one-year extension of the professional services agreement with Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) for retail recruitment services. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals and the receipt of reports.
- Approved consent calendar including security guard contract to Steadfast Security (5-0)
- Approved $123,290 engineering services agreement with Cannon Corporation for Lakeview Avenue widening (5-0)
- Approved demolition permit for 4905 Main Street (5-0)
- Approved fourth amendment to OCSD law enforcement services agreement (5-0)
- Approved one-year extension of JLL retail recruitment contract (5-0)
- Received and filed FY 2019/20 audit reports (5-0)
- Upheld COVID-19 local emergency proclamation (5-0)
- Received and filed seven-year CIP presentation (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Council Special Meeting
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The Yorba Linda City Council met in special session and immediately convened into closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and real property negotiations. No reportable action was taken on any closed session item, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.
- Convened into closed session for anticipated litigation (1 case) and real property negotiation
- No reportable action on closed session items
- Adjourned to next regular meeting on June 1, 2021
Council Special Meeting
The City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2021/22 and 2022/23 two-year operating budget. Staff presented a balanced budget without using General Fund revenues and with no cuts to city services. The council received the presentation and asked questions, but took no formal action; the final budget and Capital Improvement Program are scheduled for adoption on June 15, 2021.
- Received and filed budget report (no vote recorded)
Council Special Meeting
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The City Council met in special session and convened into closed session to discuss real property negotiations and anticipated litigation. No reportable action was taken on any closed session item, and the meeting adjourned to the next regular meeting on June 1, 2021.
- Convened into closed session for real property negotiation (APN 323-191-06)
- Convened into closed session for anticipated litigation (1 case)
- Recusal of Councilwoman Campbell for one litigation case (conflict of interest)
- Recusal of Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez for one litigation case (conflict of interest)
- No reportable action on closed session items
Council Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council is meeting to decide on routine consent items, including adopting an official city flag, approving contracts for crossing guards and an equestrian center project, and adjusting user fees. They will also hold a public hearing on cost recovery adjustments to city fees and charges, and uphold the local COVID-19 emergency proclamation.
- Adopt Resolution No. 2021-5747 for an official Yorba Linda City flag
- Approve contract amendment with All City Management Services for crossing guards ($665,722.80, 2-year extension)
- Award Phillip S. Paxton Equestrian Center Improvement Project to Three Peaks Corp
- Adopt Resolution No. 2021-5745 updating user fees and charges, including Black Gold Golf Course CPI adjustment
- Approve accounts payable check register of $2,386,252.36
The City Council approved Resolution No. 2021-5747 to adopt an official Yorba Linda city flag, despite public comments opposing the design. The council also approved a cost recovery adjustment to user fees and charges, including annual CPI adjustments for Black Gold Golf Course fees starting July 2022. The consent calendar was approved with the removal of the flag item (later considered separately) and continuation of the Paxton Equestrian Center contract to June 1.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-5747 to adopt an official city flag (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-5745 updating user fees and charges, with annual CPI adjustment for Black Gold Golf fees (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar, including $2,386,252.36 accounts payable, denial of claims, and contract amendments (5-0)
- Approved contract amendment with Michael Baker International for $35,920 for environmental services
- Authorized increase in Harris & Associates on-call task order from $164,980 to $204,740 for pavement preservation design
- Continued Paxton Equestrian Center improvement project to June 1, 2021 meeting
- Upheld local emergency proclamation for COVID-19
- Received and filed FY 2020/21 third quarter budget update
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Finance Committee Meeting
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Planning Commission Meeting
The Yorba Linda Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a continued hearing for a large estate home, three conditional use permits, and an amended subdivision by Shea Homes. The most consequential item is the Shea Homes request to amend a previously approved 23-lot subdivision, which includes a zone change and design review. The commission will also consider a master sign program for a Chevron station.
- Continued hearing: General Plan Amendment 2020-02, Zone Change 2020-01, Tentative Parcel Map 2020-125 (Hoff) - 15,000 sq ft home on 1.92 acres, request to continue to date uncertain
- CUP 2021-03 (Kashou) - 1,516 sq ft second story addition and 75 sq ft balcony at 5201 Los Altos Drive
- CUP 2021-12 (Barber) - 1,847 sq ft detached accessory building at 17966 Anna Marie Road
- CUP 2017-42 & Design Review 2017-09 (The Church in Yorba Linda) - 15,500 sq ft religious facility at southeast corner of Los Angeles Street and Imperial Highway
- Amended Vesting Tentative Tract Map 18123, Zone Change 2021-01, Design Review 2021-05 (Shea Homes) - reconfigure 23-lot subdivision on West Bastanchury Site, zone change from RE to PD
Finance Committee Meeting
This agenda for the Yorba Linda Finance Committee meeting on May 4, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.
Council Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council is meeting to consider a range of routine and notable items, including a new city flag design, a goat grazing weed abatement pilot program, and housing updates. The agenda also includes several consent calendar items such as contracts for ADA planning and a roadway safety plan, plus a closed session on litigation.
- Consideration of a new city flag design (Item 15)
- Authorize agreement with Sage Environmental Group for goat grazing weed abatement pilot program (Item 16)
- Award $275,465 contract to Sally Swanson Architects for ADA Self Evaluation and Transition Plan (Item 6)
- Award $62,994.95 contract to TJKM Transportation Consultants for Local Roadway Safety Plan (Item 8)
- Approve accounts payable check register of $1,335,034.86 (Item 2)
The City Council approved a new city flag design (entry #23) and directed staff to bring back a resolution for adoption. They also authorized a $12,990.73 goat grazing weed abatement pilot program at the West Bastanchury site and entered into a new 10-year joint use agreement with the school district for Yorba Linda Middle School. The council approved the consent calendar, including a $275,465 ADA self-evaluation contract and a $62,994.95 roadway safety plan, and voted to support SB 623 and oppose AB 339.
- Approved new city flag design entry #23, resolution to be brought back May 18 (5-0)
- Authorized $12,990.73 goat grazing weed abatement pilot with Sage Environmental Group (5-0)
- Approved 10-year joint use agreement with PYLUSD for Yorba Linda Middle School (5-0)
- Awarded $275,465 ADA self-evaluation contract to Sally Swanson Architects (consent)
- Awarded $62,994.95 Local Roadway Safety Plan contract to TJKM (consent)
- Approved Senior Mobility Program contract with California Yellow Cab (5-0)
- Approved MOU with Friends of the Yorba Linda Public Library (5-0)
- Voted to support SB 623 and oppose AB 339 (4-0-1 and 5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Yorba Linda Planning Commission is meeting to hold public hearings on three development proposals: a large single-family estate home with related land-use changes, a children's fitness facility, and a restaurant conversion with alcohol sales. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comments. The meeting is being held remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- General Plan Amendment 2020-02, Zone Change 2020-01, Tentative Parcel Map 2020-125: 15,000 sq ft home on 1.92 acres near Fairmont Blvd and Little Canyon Ln; recommended to continue to May 12
- Conditional Use Permit 2021-18: children's fitness facility at 18525 Yorba Linda Blvd; recommended for approval
- Design Review 2021-06, CUP 2021-14, CUP 2021-15: restaurant conversion 'Brix on Main' at 4901 and 4905 Main St with alcohol license and parking in-lieu fee; recommended for approval
Planning Special Meeting
The Yorba Linda Planning Commission is meeting for a special session on April 28, 2021. The main item is Workshop #3 for the 2021-2029 Housing Element, a public hearing to discuss the city's housing plan. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, public comments, and approval of minutes.
- 2021-2029 Housing Element Workshop #3 (public hearing)
Traffic Commission Meeting
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Council Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council will consider a consent calendar with routine items, including a $1.8 million accounts payable register, a $210,000 contract for automatic retractable screens on arterial roadways, and a $140,000 amendment to a tree maintenance agreement. The council will also hold closed sessions on anticipated litigation, liability claims, and real property negotiations.
- Approve $1,804,409.10 accounts payable check register
- Award $210,000 Arterial Roadway Automatic Retractable Screens Project to Ocean Blue Environmental Services
- Approve Amendment No. 4 with West Coast Arborists for tree maintenance, increasing compensation by $140,000
- Deny claims for damages by Peter Meng and Rudy Lopez
- Adopt Resolution No. 2021-5743 establishing a Building Board of Appeals
The City Council approved the consent calendar with item 9 removed, then separately authorized advertising for bids on the Adventure Playground Renovation Project. They also approved several contracts, including a $210,000 retractable screen project and a $140,000 tree maintenance amendment, and denied a claim by Rudy Lopez. A letter supporting AB 1258 was approved with one abstention.
- Approved consent calendar with item 9 removed (4-0)
- Authorized advertisement for bids for Adventure Playground Renovation Project (4-0)
- Awarded Arterial Roadway Automatic Retractable Screen Project to Ocean Blue Environmental Services for $210,000 (4-0)
- Approved Amendment No. 4 with West Coast Arborists for tree maintenance, increasing compensation by $140,000 (4-0)
- Denied claim for damages by Rudy Lopez (4-0)
- Designated Dianna Honeywell as City Treasurer via Resolution No. 2021-5744 (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-5743 establishing a Building Board of Appeals (4-0)
- Approved letter supporting AB 1258 (Nguyen) (3-0, Rodriguez abstained)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Parks and Rec Commission Meeting
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Planning Commission Meeting
The Yorba Linda Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permit requests. The first is for a taller-than-allowed front yard gate and wall at 17052 El Cajon Avenue. The second is to re-approve a permit for an AT&T wireless telecommunications facility on Yorba Linda Boulevard. The commission will also approve minutes from the March 24 meeting and take public comments.
- Conditional Use Permit 2021-10: 6-foot-tall vehicular gate, swing gate, and decorative pilasters in front yard setback at 17052 El Cajon Avenue (APN 334-231-43), exceeding 3-foot limit
- Re-approval of Conditional Use Permit 2018-12 and Design Review 2018-04: AT&T Mobility wireless facility with micro antenna in radome shield on street light, east side of Yorba Linda Boulevard 225 feet south of New River Road
- Approval of March 24, 2021 Planning Commission meeting minutes
- Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker
Council Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council will hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant application for FY 2021-22, discuss strategic budget priorities, and consider items introduced by Councilmember Huang, including opposition to state bills and a resolution condemning hate crimes. The consent calendar includes routine approvals such as the accounts payable register, a contract extension, and a property lien.
- Approve accounts payable check register of $2,644,612.59
- Extend fuel services contract with Merrimac Petroleum for $450,000 through July 2023
- Adopt Resolution No. 2021-5740 for a special assessment lien on property at 16902 Saga Drive
- Approve administrative encroachment permit for property at 4861 School Street
- Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant application for FY 2021-22
The City Council approved the consent calendar, which included a $2,644,612.59 accounts payable register, a fuel services contract extension with Merrimac Petroleum, and a resolution for a special assessment lien on a property. The Council also approved the Community Development Block Grant application for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and voted to submit 'oppose unless amended' letters for state bills SB 760 and SB 761. A resolution condemning hate crimes and racism was adopted.
- Approved the consent calendar, including the accounts payable register of $2,644,612.59.
- Approved a two-year contract extension with Merrimac Petroleum for fuel services through July 31, 2023, for $450,000.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-5740, confirming abatement costs and authorizing a special assessment lien on property at 16902 Saga Drive.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-5741, authorizing a request for delay of Measure M2 funds for the Yorba Linda Boulevard/Weir Canyon Road widening project.
- Denied the claim for damages by Danielle and Terry Lindgren.
- Approved the Community Development Block Grant application for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
- Voted to submit 'oppose unless amended' letters for SB 760 and SB 761.
- Adopted a resolution condemning hate crimes and racism.
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Yorba Linda Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a second-story addition and deck at 18220 Via Madera, and will consider a design review for a pool and landscaping at 3483 Gardenia Lane. The commission will also discuss the 2021-2029 Housing Element update. The meeting is conducted remotely due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted by email.
- CUP 2021-05: 256 sq ft second-story addition and deck at 18220 Via Madera (APN 343-461-02)
- Design Review 2021-04: infinity pool, retaining walls, and landscaping at 3483 Gardenia Lane (APN 322-291-21)
- 2021-2029 Housing Element Update discussion
- Approval of March 10, 2021 meeting minutes
Council Special Meeting
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The City Council held a special joint workshop with the Planning, Parks & Recreation, Traffic, and Library Commissions. Mayor Peggy Huang reviewed Commission Appointments, City Council Policy C-15, the role of commissions, expectations of commissioners, and commissioner requirements. She responded to questions and comments from commissioners and thanked them for their service. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
- Reviewed Commission Appointments, City Council Policy C-15, and commissioner roles and requirements
- Responded to questions and comments from commissioners
- Adjourned the meeting at 6:11 p.m. to the next regular City Council meeting on April 6, 2021
Parks and Rec Commission Meeting
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The Commission discussed a proposed policy change to allow picnic shelter reservations to be made online, with in-person reservations still available at City Hall but no longer at other facilities. No vote was taken; staff will draft an updated policy and bring it back for a vote later. The Commission also received updates on recreation programs, youth sports, the Wall of Fame, Adventure Playground, Veterans Park field renovation, and the City Flag Contest.
- Approved the January 21, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0).
- Administered the Oath of Office to reappointed Commissioners Janice Lim and Tim Garvey.
- Discussed, but did not vote on, a proposed policy change to allow online picnic shelter reservations.
- Received an update that Winter recreation program registrations were half of previous year's, but Spring numbers are down only 10%.
- Noted that West and East Yorba Linda Little Leagues and Girls Softball have begun spring seasons per new CDPH guidelines.
- Reported that two applications were received for the Wall of Fame; a committee meeting is yet to be scheduled.
- Reported that the Adventure Playground construction estimate exceeded budget, prompting a re-evaluation to save costs.
- Reported that the Veterans Park Senior Field renovation, funded by West Yorba Linda Little League, was completed.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Council Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council will hold a public hearing on a resolution to reauthorize the use of a portion of property at 4352 Lakeview Avenue for the Lakeview Avenue Widening and Improvement Project. The council will also consider routine consent items, including a $1.72 million accounts payable register, a two-year contract extension for traffic signal maintenance, and a bid rejection. Closed session items include anticipated litigation and real property negotiations.
- Public hearing on Resolution No. 2021-5739 for Lakeview Avenue property (APN 323-281-16)
- Accounts payable check register of $1,723,311.03
- Two-year extension of traffic signal maintenance contract with St. Francis Electric, total $330,000
- Rejection of bid from United Storm Water Inc. for retractable screen project
- Proclamation of local emergency for COVID-19 to be upheld
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-5739, re-authorizing the public use of a portion of property at 4352 Lakeview Avenue for the Lakeview Avenue Widening and Improvement Project. The council also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Yorba Linda Water District and a Veteran Recognition Program. All other items on the consent calendar were approved unanimously.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-5739 for the Lakeview Avenue Widening and Improvement Project (4-0, Huang abstained).
- Approved the Memorandum of Understanding between Yorba Linda Water District and the City.
- Approved the Veteran Recognition Program with a donation/sponsorship feature.
- Approved the consent calendar, including the accounts payable register of $1,723,311.03.
- Approved a two-year extension of the traffic signal maintenance agreement with St. Francis Electric, increasing compensation to $330,000.
- Rejected the bid from United Storm Water Inc. for the Arterial Roadway Automatic Retractable Screen Project.
- Upheld the local emergency proclamation for COVID-19.
- Approved Amendment No. 11 to the Willdan Financial Services agreement for assessment engineer services.
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Yorba Linda Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a conditional use permit and design review for an AT&T wireless telecommunications facility on La Palma Avenue, a conditional use permit for the Islamic Center of Yorba Linda to exceed the three-foot wall height limit, and a lot line adjustment between two properties on Hidden Glen Lane. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comments.
- CUP 2018-19 and DR 2018-09: AT&T Mobility wireless facility with micro antenna in a radome on a street light at La Palma Avenue and Camino De Bryant
- CUP 2020-33: Islamic Center of Yorba Linda requests 6-foot wall and gate at 4382 Eureka Avenue, exceeding 3-foot limit
- LLA 2020-05: Lot line adjustment between 4985 and 5005 Hidden Glen Lane
- Approval of February 24, 2021 meeting minutes
The Yorba Linda Planning Commission approved three items: a conditional use permit and design review for an AT&T wireless facility at La Palma Avenue and Camino De Bryant, a conditional use permit for a six-foot wall at the Islamic Center of Yorba Linda with an added landscaping condition, and a lot line adjustment for properties on Hidden Glen Lane. All approvals were unanimous except the Islamic Center item, which passed 3-2. The commission also approved the February 24, 2021 minutes and waived reading of resolutions.
- Approved Conditional Use Permit 2018-19 for AT&T Mobility wireless facility (5-0)
- Approved Design Review 2018-09 for AT&T Mobility wireless facility (5-0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit 2020-33 for Islamic Center of Yorba Linda six-foot wall, with added landscaping condition (3-2)
- Approved Lot Line Adjustment 2020-05 for properties at 4985 and 5005 Hidden Glen Lane (5-0)
- Approved February 24, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Waived reading in full of all resolutions on the agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Council Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council will meet to consider a resolution opposing Senate Bill 9 and Senate Bill 10, which would affect local housing density and zoning control. The council will also vote on several routine items, including a $1.3 million accounts payable register, a $642,287 pavement preservation contract, and a $40,000 electric vehicle purchase. Public comment will be accepted via email due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Consideration of opposition to Senate Bill 9 (Atkins) and Senate Bill 10 (Wiener)
- Award of $642,287.44 contract to American Asphalt South, Inc. for Zone 3 Slurry Seal pavement project
- Appropriation of $85,000 for SB 1383 analysis and trash hauler negotiations with Republic Services
- Authorization of $80,000 expenditure to Amplex Group Services, Inc.
- Supplemental budget of $40,000 for a 2021 Chevy Bolt electric vehicle
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-5738 opposing Senate Bill 9 (Housing Development: Approvals) and directed staff to track Senate Bill 10 (Planning and Zoning: Housing Development: Density) and authorized the Mayor to sign letters of opposition. The Council also voted to support an Assembly Constitutional Amendment for Local Control. All votes were 4-0 with Councilman Rodriguez absent. The Council also approved the consent calendar, which included awarding a $642,287.44 pavement preservation contract to American Asphalt South, Inc. and rejecting a bid protest.
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-5738 opposing SB 9 (4-0, Rodriguez absent)
- Directed staff to track SB 10 and authorized Mayor to sign opposition letters (4-0, Rodriguez absent)
- Supported Assembly Constitutional Amendment for Local Control (4-0, Rodriguez absent)
- Approved consent calendar including $642,287.44 pavement contract to American Asphalt South, Inc. (5-0)
- Rejected bid protest of Doug Martin Contracting for pavement project (5-0)
- Authorized $85,000 for HF&H Consultants SB 1383 analysis (5-0)
- Approved $40,000 for electric vehicle purchase (5-0)
- Extended banking services agreement with Bank of the West for five years (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Yorba Linda Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three development requests: an AT&T wireless facility on a utility pole, a second-story addition and deck on Via Contento, and a barn-to-ADU conversion on Grandview Avenue. The commission will also hold a workshop on the 2021-2029 Housing Element update. All items are recommended for approval.
- Conditional Use Permit 2018-17 and Design Review 2018-07: AT&T Mobility wireless facility on existing 43-ft wood power pole at Eureka Avenue and Mark Lane
- Conditional Use Permit 2021-01: 382 sq ft second-story addition and 628 sq ft deck at 4890 Via Contento
- Design Review 2021-02 and ADU 2021-03: convert 1,136 sq ft barn to accessory dwelling unit at 5792 Grandview Avenue
- 2021-2029 Housing Element Update Workshop #2
The Planning Commission approved three projects: an AT&T wireless telecommunications facility at Eureka Avenue and Mark Lane, a second-story addition and deck at 4890 Via Contento, and the conversion of a barn into an accessory dwelling unit at 5792 Grandview Avenue. All approvals were unanimous (5-0). The commission also held a workshop on the 2021-2029 Housing Element update, discussing the state-mandated allocation of 2,415 housing units and potential strategies to meet it.
- Approved Resolution No. 5441 for Conditional Use Permit 2018-17 (AT&T Mobility) to install a wireless facility on an existing power pole, 5-0.
- Approved Design Review 2018-07 (AT&T Mobility) for the same wireless facility, 5-0.
- Approved Resolution No. 5442 for Conditional Use Permit 2021-01 (Greeley) to add a second-story room and deck at 4890 Via Contento, 5-0.
- Approved Design Review 2021-02 (Schlinger) to convert a barn into an accessory dwelling unit at 5792 Grandview Avenue, 5-0.
- Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit 2021-03 (Schlinger) for the same conversion, 5-0.
- Approved the January 27, 2021 meeting minutes as written, 4-0 with one abstention.
- Approved waiving the reading in full of all resolutions on the agenda, 5-0.
- Held a workshop on the 2021-2029 Housing Element update; no formal decision was made.
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Council Special Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council is holding a special meeting to interview applicants for the Parks and Recreation Commission and possibly make an appointment. Public participation is remote due to COVID-19, with comments accepted via email.
- Interview of Parks and Recreation Commission applicants and possible appointment
The City Council interviewed ten applicants for two Parks and Recreation Commission vacancies and appointed Janice Lim and Tim Garvey. The motion was made by Councilman Hernandez and seconded by Councilwoman Haney, and it passed unanimously with Councilmember Rodriguez absent. No other decisions were made at this special meeting.
- Appointed Janice Lim to the Parks and Recreation Commission (motion carried 4-0, Rodriguez absent)
- Appointed Tim Garvey to the Parks and Recreation Commission (motion carried 4-0, Rodriguez absent)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Council Special Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council is holding a special meeting to interview applicants for the Planning Commission and the Traffic Commission, and may make appointments to those bodies. The meeting is being held remotely due to COVID-19, with public participation via email and phone.
- Interview of Planning Commission applicants and possible appointment
- Interview of Traffic Commission applicants and possible appointment
The City Council interviewed applicants and unanimously appointed Robert Pease and Shivinder Singh to the Planning Commission, and Anthony Johnson and Sean Phayakapong to the Traffic Commission. All votes were 5-0.
- Appointed Robert Pease and Shivinder Singh to Planning Commission (5-0)
- Appointed Anthony Johnson and Sean Phayakapong to Traffic Commission (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Council Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council will hold a public hearing on whether to vacate a landscape maintenance easement at 5455 and 5465 Blue Ridge Drive, and will also consider several routine consent items including contracts, claims, and reports. The meeting includes closed session items on litigation and property negotiations, and a continuation of the local COVID-19 emergency proclamation.
- Public hearing on Resolution No. 2021-5737 to vacate landscape maintenance easement at 5455 and 5465 Blue Ridge Drive
- Approve $3,180,571.78 accounts payable check register for February 16, 2021
- Approve Amendment No. 1 with Country Estate Fence Company, Inc. for equestrian fence replacement, increasing total to $264,683.77
- Award on-call equipment rentals contract to Haitbrink Asphalt Paving, Inc. for $226,287.00 per year
- Authorize $92,835.93 purchase and installation of office furniture at City Hall from GM Business Interiors
The City Council approved the consent calendar, including the accounts payable register of $3,180,571.78, a fence replacement contract amendment, an on-call equipment rental award, office furniture purchase, and denial of three damage claims. The council also adopted Resolution No. 2021-5737 to vacate landscape maintenance easements at 5455 and 5465 Blue Ridge Drive. No substantive decisions were made beyond these items; the meeting included procedural reports and updates.
- Approved consent calendar (5-0)
- Approved Amendment No. 1 to Country Estate Fence Company agreement, increasing total to $264,683.77 (5-0)
- Awarded on-call equipment rentals to Haitbrink Asphalt Paving, Inc. with max $226,287.00 per year (5-0)
- Authorized purchase and installation of office furniture for $92,835.93 to GM Business Interiors (5-0)
- Denied claims for damages by Vera Gojcevic, Lukas Hoebarth, and Brian and Michele Willis (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-5737 vacating landscape maintenance easements at 5455 and 5465 Blue Ridge Drive (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Council Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, including a $1,114,756.38 accounts payable register, a $273,020.00 contract to DBX, Inc. for a new traffic signal and intersection improvements at Bastanchury Road and Yorba Linda High School Main Entrance/Princeton Place, and a mid-year budget update. The council will also discuss resolutions opposing state housing bills SB 9 and SB 10, and hold closed-session litigation discussions. Public participation is remote due to COVID-19.
- Award $273,020.00 public works contract to DBX, Inc. for traffic signal at Bastanchury Road and Princeton Place, with $128,671.14 from Traffic Signal and Lighting Fund
- Adopt Ordinance No. 2021-1084 revising procurement rules in Municipal Code Chapter 3.04
- Adopt Resolution No. 2021-5735 to vacate a utility easement at 18262 Lemon Drive and 18231 Imperial Highway
- Receive FY 2019/20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and FY 2020/21 mid-year budget update
- Discuss resolutions opposing SB 9 (Atkins) and SB 10 (Wiener)
The City Council approved a public works contract for a new traffic signal and street improvements at Bastanchury Road and Yorba Linda High School Main Entrance/Princeton Place, awarding $273,020 to DBX, Inc. and appropriating $128,671.14 from the Traffic Signal and Lighting Fund. The council also adopted ordinances and resolutions on the consent calendar, including procurement changes and a utility easement vacation, and approved mid-year budget adjustments totaling $108,230. No substantive decisions were made on SB 9 and SB 10, which were discussed as informational only.
- Awarded $273,020 public works contract to DBX, Inc. for traffic signal at Bastanchury Rd & Princeton Pl (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2021-1084 revising procurement chapter 3.04 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-5735 for utility easement vacation at 18262 Lemon Dr & 18231 Imperial Hwy (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2021-5736 authorizing disaster assistance agents (5-0)
- Approved FY 2020/21 mid-year budget adjustments totaling $108,230 (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including accounts payable of $1,114,756.38 (5-0)
- Upheld COVID-19 local emergency proclamation (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Planning Commission Meeting
The Yorba Linda Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a second-story room addition at 5050 Woodland Avenue, and will consider a design review for a new accessory dwelling unit at 6081 Ridge Way. The commission will also discuss a finding related to vacating a landscape maintenance easement on Blue Ridge Drive. The meeting is conducted remotely due to COVID-19, with public comments accepted by email.
- CUP 2020-36 Talati: 282 sq ft second-story addition to existing 2,638 sq ft home at 5050 Woodland Avenue (APN 329-062-06)
- Design Review 2020-09 / ADU 2020-18 Mosier: 1,200 sq ft detached accessory dwelling unit at 6081 Ridge Way (APN 343-531-01)
- Government Code Section 65402 finding re: intent to vacate landscape maintenance easement at 5455 and 5465 Blue Ridge Drive
- Approval of January 13, 2021 meeting minutes
The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a second-story addition at 5050 Woodland Avenue, a design review and accessory dwelling unit at 6081 Ridge Way, and a resolution finding that vacating a landscape maintenance easement at 5455 and 5465 Blue Ridge Drive conforms to the General Plan. All votes were 5-0. The commission also canceled the February 10, 2021 meeting due to lack of agenda items. No public comments were received.
- Approved Conditional Use Permit 2020-36 (Talati) for a 282 sq ft second-story addition at 5050 Woodland Avenue (5-0)
- Approved Design Review 2020-09 and Accessory Dwelling Unit 2020-18 (Mosier) for a 1,200 sq ft ADU at 6081 Ridge Way (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 5440 finding vacation of landscape maintenance easement at 5455 and 5465 Blue Ridge Drive conforms to General Plan (5-0)
- Cancelled the February 10, 2021 Planning Commission meeting due to lack of agenda items (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Council Special Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: interviewing applicants for the Library Commission and possibly making an appointment. The meeting will be conducted with COVID-19 restrictions, allowing only remote public participation. The next regular joint meeting is scheduled for February 2, 2021.
- Interview of Library Commission applicants and possible appointment
- Public comments accepted via email only due to COVID-19 executive orders
- Meeting broadcast on cable and online; in-person attendance not allowed
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Parks and Rec Commission Meeting
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software system; no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed. The document contains no substantive content for residents.
The Parks and Recreation Commission voted 5-0 to recommend the City Council enter into a new joint-use agreement with the Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District for Yorba Linda Middle School. The commission also elected new officers and committee representatives. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Recommended City Council enter new joint-use agreement for Yorba Linda Middle School (5-0)
- Approved November 19, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Elected Erin Hamilton as Chair (4-0-1)
- Elected Doug Dickerson as Chair Pro Tem (4-0-1)
- Elected Tim Garvey as Sports Advisory Committee representative (4-0-1)
- Elected Rachel McLure and Doug Dickerson as Wall of Fame Committee representatives (both 4-0-1)
- Elected Janice Lim as Citizen of the Year Committee representative (4-0-1)
- Kept existing park assignments unchanged (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Council Meeting
The Yorba Linda City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session, public comments, and a consent calendar. Key actions include adopting a mitigated negative declaration for the Yorba Linda Boulevard Widening Improvements Project, awarding a $170,737 contract for a Council Chambers audio-visual upgrade, and approving a third round of small business relief grants for COVID-19 impacts.
- Resolution No. 2021-5734: Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve Yorba Linda Boulevard Widening Improvements Project
- Award contract to Integrated Media Systems (IMS) for Council Chambers Audio Visual Upgrade Project in the amount of $170,737.00
- Ordinance No. 2021-1084: First reading of revisions to Chapter 3.04 of the Municipal Code governing procurement
- Authorize increase in maximum annual on-call task order for Hartzog & Crabill, Inc. from $70,000 to $130,000, with $60,000 supplemental budget appropriation
- Approve Small Business Relief Program Funding (Round III) for COVID-19 impacted businesses
The City Council approved a third round of funding for the Small Business Relief Program, using $231,800 in County Economic Support Funds, $145,466 in CDBG funds, and $265,024 in CDBG-CV funds to provide grants to businesses impacted by COVID-19. The motion carried unanimously. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including a contract for the Council Chambers Audio Visual Upgrade and a resolution for the Yorba Linda Boulevard Widening Improvements Project.
- Approved Small Business Relief Program Round III funding (5-0)
- Awarded $170,737 contract to Integrated Media Systems for Council Chambers AV upgrade (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-5734 for Yorba Linda Boulevard Widening Improvements Project (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2021-5733 to vacate landscape maintenance easement at 5455/5465 Blue Ridge Drive (5-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-1084 revising procurement code (5-0)
- Increased Hartzog & Crabill on-call task order amount from $70,000 to $130,000 (5-0)
- Designated David Christian as City Treasurer (5-0)
- Upheld COVID-19 Local Emergency Proclamation (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Finance Committee Meeting
The Finance Committee approved the September 9, 2020 minutes and received a presentation from the City's auditing firm, MGO, on the Fiscal Year 2019/20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was informational.
- Approved September 9, 2020 minutes
Planning Commission Meeting
The Yorba Linda Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to allow a home at 6051 Country View Drive to exceed the maximum site coverage and reduce the rear yard setback to accommodate 466 square feet of single-story additions and 543 square feet of covered patios. The commission will also elect officers for 2021, approve the December 9, 2020 meeting minutes, and take public comments.
- Public hearing on Variance 2020-02 and Administrative Adjustment 2020-16 (Helmle) for 6051 Country View Drive to increase site coverage from 35% to 42.2% and reduce rear yard setback from 25 feet to 22 feet
- Election of officers for 2021
- Approval of December 9, 2020 meeting minutes