CITY OF YORBA LINDA. Land of Gracious Living

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1 CITY OF YORBA LINDA Land of Gracious Living CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JOINT MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 3, 2015 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JOINT MEETING CONVENING AT 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER convened at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda. ROLL CALL Council/Agency Members: Staff Members: Litfin, Pulone PAGE 1

2 ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Government Code Section Property: APNS: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and City Negotiators: City Manager Pulone Property Negotiators: Zelman Retail Partners, Inc. Under Negotiation: Purchase and Sale Agreement/Price and Terms Government Code Section Property: APNS: & 02 City Negotiators: City Manager Pulone Property Negotiators: Livingston Richards Family Trust Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION Government Code Section (d)(2) (2 cases) C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Government Code Section (d)(1) (1 case) Name of Case: Case Number: City of Yorba Linda v. Sioson et al CU-EI-CJC, Superior Court, County of Orange PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into Closed Session at 5:31 p.m. RECESS PAGE 2

3 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY JOINT MEETING RECONVENING AT 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER reconvened at 6:31 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 4845 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda. ROLL CALL Council/Agency Members: Staff Members: Brown, Christian, Harris, Kudron, Lagaret, Litfin, Lixey, Pulone, Wolfe PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chief of Police Services Lt. Lane Lagaret INVOCATION Pastor Todd Chapman, Richfield Community Church CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Todd Litfin stated that there was no reportable action taken on the Closed Session items. Mayor Hernandez applauded Dr. James Huang for receiving a "Care and Concern" recognition from the St. Jude Medical Center and commended him on the accolade. City Manager Pulone acknowledged Captain Jim Rudy of the North Orange County Sheriff s Operations and announced that he was leaving the Yorba Linda Polices Services to join the Orange County Sheriff's Department Training Bureau. He thanked him for his service to the City and introduced and welcomed his replacement, Captain Bob Peterson. PUBLIC COMMENTS Pat Rune and Laverne Stern, residents and Relay for Life representatives, spoke about the upcoming American Cancer Society s Relay for Life event. Walter Bruckner, resident, voiced his opinions about the shifting retail environment. PAGE 3

4 Lee Day, resident, expressed her interest in a new library versus restructuring the existing building. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Hernandez pulled Item No. 5 from the Consent Calendar. It was MOVED/SECONDED SCHWING/LINDSEY - to approve the Consent Calendar with removal of Item No. 5. MOTION CARRIED by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 1. WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS ON THE AGENDA waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda and declared that said titles which appear on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived. 2. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANT LISTS approved the Accounts Payable Warrant Lists. 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 17, 2015 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING approved the minutes of the January 17, 2015 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency Special meeting. 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 20, 2015 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE YORBA LINDA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING approved the minutes of the January 20, 2015 City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency joint meeting. 5. Removed End of Consent Calendar PAGE 4

5 ITEM 5 REGULATION OF TEMPORARY SIGNS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY Mayor Hernandez pulled this report from the Consent Calendar and asked the City Attorney to elaborate on the temporary sign issues. City Attorney Litfin informed the public and Council that it was best to delay the revision of the temporary sign ordinance until the United States Supreme Court s decision on an existing case pertaining to temporary signs. Council discussion ensued. It was MOVED/SECONDED SCHWING/YOUNG - to receive and file the report. MOTION CARRIED by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT NOS. 7 AND 8 WERE TAKEN AT THIS TIME BUT ARE PRESENTED IN THEIR RESPECTIVE PLACE ON THE AGENDA PUBLIC HEARING 6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/16 FUNDING a. Open Public Hearing Mayor Hernandez opened the public hearing. b. Staff Report Economic Development Director Pam Stoker gave a summary of the staff report. c. Take Testimony Pat Nelson, resident, inquired about the rehabilitation of the Janeway/Trueblood house and its salability. Richard DeBruijn, resident, stated that he was in favor of the grant especially if the funds contribute toward lesser neighborhoods and the senior nutrition program. Evelyn Johnson, Placentia/Yorba Meals on Wheels Board President, thanked Council for their support of the program. d. Close Public Hearing Mayor Hernandez closed the public hearing. PAGE 5

6 e. Make Determination Councilmember Young stated that the basis for his objection to the program is that he found it challenging for the City to find quality applicants and residents with the low income requirements. He said that he was more in favor of assisting low income seniors and the Meals on Wheels programs. It was MOVED/SECONDED YOUNG/SCHWING - to approve the projects associated with Yorba Linda's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for Fiscal Year ; adopt the County of Orange Citizen Participation Plan; and direct staff to submit an application package to the County of Orange Housing and Community Development offices in accordance with the previously approved Cooperation Agreement between the City of Yorba Linda and the County of Orange executed on June 17, MOTION CARRIED by the following roll call vote: AYES: Hernandez, Huang, Lindsey, Schwing NOES: Young ABSENT: CITY MANAGER'S REPORT/MAYOR'S REPORT/MATTERS PRESENTED BY COUNCILMEMBERS/OTHER AGENCY REPORTS City Manager Pulone stated that the actual cost reconciliation of the Orange County Sheriff s Department (OCSD) Yorba Linda police services contract is now available on the City s website. City Manager Pulone announced that interview dates were set for the Parks and Recreation Commission, Wednesday, February 11, 2015 from 2:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Traffic Commission, Tuesday, February 17, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the Library Commission, Friday, February 27, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. City Manager Pulone said that the waste and recycling hauler, Republic Services/Yorba Linda Disposal, will be hosting a compost giveaway on February 28, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Yorba Linda High School. He said that interested residents will need to bring their own supplies to haul away the compost and will be limited to 60 gallons per household. City Manager Pulone stated that the City pays a flat rate of $22,715 for enhanced helicopter service as outlined in the police services contract. He said that there is no extra charge as to how many times the helicopter is utilized in the City, and that contract cities have priority service over non-sheriff contract cities. Mayor Pro Tem Lindsey attended the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency (SARFPA) board meeting and said that the SARI line is complete, and that $36 million was allocated to projects from the Prado Dam to the ocean. Mayor Pro Tem Lindsey attended the Metropolitan Water District Colorado River aqueduct tour and spoke of his experience. PAGE 6

7 Mayor Pro Tem Lindsey also attended the ribbon cutting for the Edie Israel Team at the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Company. Councilmember Young spoke of the Foothill Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency and the refinancing of the $200 million bonds. He said the Board confirmed the refinance which does not have a negative impact and will lower the interest rate without extending their terms. Councilmember Huang thanked members of the public for their outpouring of support regarding her pets. She said that her family recently lost one dog in a car accident and that her other dog is currently missing. Councilmember Huang thanked her fellow colleagues for recognizing her husband s acknowledgement from the St. Jude s Medical Center. Mayor Hernandez shared his experience last year during the Metropolitan Water District Colorado River aqueduct tour. Mayor Hernandez announced that Congressman Ed Royce s office is conducting an event for students who are interested in attending any military academy. The next Military Academy Night will take place on Monday, March 16th at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Buena Park City Hall. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 7. REPORT OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR LAST MEETING Public Works Director/City Engineer Michael Wolfe gave a brief overview of the actions taken by the Traffic Commission at their January 22, 2015 meeting. 8. REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS FROM THEIR LAST MEETING Community Development Director Steve Harris gave a brief overview of the actions taken by the Planning Commission at their January 28, 2015 meeting. 9. SAVI RANCH LAND USE MOBILITY VISION PLAN - STATUS REPORT, PART II: MOBILITY IMPROVEMENTS Community Development Director Harris provided a brief summary of the staff report and introduced the Placeworks and LSA Associates, Inc. consultants. Tony Petros, Principal, LSA Associates, Inc., summarized the circulation patterns and potential mobility improvements for Savi Ranch. Walter Bruckner, resident, asked if the City is conferring with the City of Anaheim regarding the mobility and improvement plans for the Savi Ranch area. PAGE 7

8 Pat Nelson, resident, said that there needs to be better ingress/egress access at Savi Ranch and that the area is not pedestrian friendly. Amanda Tropiano, Senior Associate Placeworks, briefly spoke about the Vision Concept plan that will be discussed in the near future. A lengthy Council discussion ensued with the consultants. 10. FISCAL YEAR MID-YEAR BUDGET UPDATE Finance Director/Assistant City Manager Dave Christian gave a brief summary of the staff report and responded to Council questions. Richard DeBruijn, resident, inquired about the increase of personnel costs. Peter Meng, resident, spoke about a landscape maintenance residential outreach program and what residents could do to maintain the easements. Council discussion ensued. It was MOVED/SECONDED YOUNG/HUANG to approve the FY Mid-Year Operating Budget adjustments. MOTION CARRIED by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 11. COIN DISCUSSION CONTINUED - USE OF OUTSIDE NEGOTIATORS Councilmember Young provided a PowerPoint presentation that illustrated case studies depicting different scenarios of independent negotiators. Mike Beverage, Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD) board member, spoke of how YLWD utilizes a labor attorney on retainer during their negotiations. It was MOVED/SECONDED YOUNG/HUANG - to approve an Ordinance similar to the sample language provided by the Association of California Cities Orange County (ACC-OC), to be massaged by Council based on Council s discussion. A lengthy Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Schwing stated that there is nothing that prohibits the Council from currently utilizing an outside negotiator if warranted. He said that he was opposed to having an outside negotiator every two years during labor negotiations. A SUBSTITUTE MOTION was made LINDSEY/HERNANDEZ to continue the COIN Ordinance discussion at future Council meetings with the City Attorney s discretion on which element to examine next. PAGE 8

9 MOTION CARRIED by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Hernandez, Huang, Lindsey, Young Schwing ADJOURNMENT Mayor Hernandez adjourned the meeting at 9:27 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled City Council/Successor Agency to the Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agency Joint Meeting on February 11, APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY: /s/ Marcia Brown, City Clerk City of Yorba Linda February 17, 2015 PAGE 9