City Manager Pulone said he spoke with Councilwoman Peggy Huang earlier, and asked that he share with residents that every household in the U.S. is eligible to order four free at-home COVID-19 tests provided by the Federal Government. He encouraged residents to visit the City website for more information and the link on where to order.
Councilwoman Beth Haney said she received her new City flag. She submitted her order through the City website and expressed her excitement.
Councilwoman Campbell asked the community to mark their calendars for Saturday, April 30th for Love Yorba Linda, a community-wide service day. She said she would love to see residents start signing up for projects.
Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez wished everyone a happy New Year and said he hopes this is a better year than last year for everyone. He spoke of the organizations he is involved in and said a common discussion is whether meetings will be in person or virtual. He said despite most being virtual, organizations continue to meet in order to conduct business. He shared that he was elected as the Vice-Chair for the Orange County Transit Authority.
Mayor Rodriguez said he attended the 109th birthday celebration for former President Richard Nixon at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum on January 9, 2022 with Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez. He spoke of the ongoing pandemic and asked staff for an update on programs the City offers for senior citizens in the community. Parks and Recreation Director Mike Kudron spoke about the Seniorserv Lunch Program in partnership with Meals on Wheels. He said the City was coordinating this as a drive-thru service, but it is now a walk-in program held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. where seniors receive frozen meals. Director Kudron said registration is required for this program and approximately 400 meals per week are currently distributed. He also spoke of the Senior Grocery Program in partnership with the Second Harvest Food Bank; participants select from displayed groceries in the Imperial Room at the Community Center ranging from non-perishable items and produce. This program is held the first and third Thursday of each month from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Director Kudron concluded his comments by discussing another important program, the Senior Mobility Program in partnership with the Orange County Transportation Authority California and Yellow Cab. Seniors can schedule a ride anywhere in Yorba Linda, or 1 mile outside the City limits seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. for $1 each way.
Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez added that anyone 18 and under can ride the bus for free anywhere in the County. He also reminded residents that campaign season is approaching, therefore signs will start to go up throughout cities during the Primary and General Elections. He asked residents to be patient with the signage and to be informed voters.