City Manager Pulone spoke about the upcoming Annual Pavement Preservation work commencing later this month located east of Village Center Drive, north of Esperanza Road and southwest of Yorba Linda Boulevard. He said the overall project should be completed in early January. Crews will be distributing door hangers to inform residents and additional information can be found on the City website. City Manager Pulone said this is an important project, but it does create a slight inconvenience and thanked residents for their patience.
Councilwoman Huang shared that LAFCO completed their Municipal Service Review of various County, City and Special District services which is done every five years. She said in doing so, LAFCO looked at the County portion that is in Yorba Linda and LAFCO will be communicating with the City to discuss possible annexation. She said the Orange County Sanitation District annexed about 100 parcels by Esperanza Road and Yorba Linda Boulevard, and Yorba Ranch Road and Yorba Linda Boulevard. For any of these homes on septic tanks, the annexation will now allow for those residents to connect to the sewer system and the fees for connection will be waived as a result of the annexation. Councilwoman Huang shared that Ventura County Supervisor Carmen Ramirez passed away last Friday after she was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street. She spoke highly of her impact throughout the County and in the City and expressed her condolences. She concluded by stating that Council had taken an oppose position on AB 2011 by Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks which would allow by-right development on commercial properties and said that unfortunately, the bill is still moving forward. She spoke about the proposed sunset requirement of the bill and its effects on housing.
Councilwoman Tara Campbell announced that Coffee with a Cop will be held this Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Yorba Linda Public Library and said the event will also include a classic car show.
Councilwoman Beth Haney spoke of Orange County PACE, a comprehensive healthcare and wellness program designed to help seniors live independently at home as an alternative to nursing care. She said interested residents can learn more at www.ocpace.org.
Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez echoed the comments of Councilwoman Huang and expressed his condolences over the tragic loss of Carmen Ramirez. He spoke about the firefighters union and said the OCFA is currently in negotiations.
Mayor Rodriguez thanked Assemblyman Phillip Chen for securing $700,000 in State funds for the Bryant Ranch Park Improvement Project. The focus of the improvement project will be to provide a new basketball court with two pickleball overlay courts, court lighting and new gathering areas. He also announced that the Public Safety Collaborative, a task force made up of local Cities to help distribute resources, was awarded $8 million in the State’s Budget. Of the funding, $390,000 will pass through or be directly allocated to Yorba Linda to help fund a deputy to teach Drug Abuse is Life Abuse curriculum in Yorba Linda’s schools. The money will also help fund the Navigation Centers in Placentia and Buena Park that the City supports. He concluded his comments by announcing upcoming Parks and Recreation events, including a stand-up comedy show at the Cultural Arts Center on Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and a Movie in the Park in the evening featuring Turning Red at Hurless Barton Park. The last Concert in the Park will take place Sunday with performances from Stone Soul.