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A Message from the City Manager

Dear Community Member,

Happy February, and thank you for enjoying this monthly dose of City news. This edition of the Yorba Linda Connection is full of announcements about projects, programs, and events of interest to our community. As we move forward into the new year, I invite you to further engage with the City by following us on social media, visiting our website, and supporting our local business community. With a focus on exceptional customer service, our City team is the ultimate source of information on local issues, and it is our pleasure to serve you with timely and accurate updates. Furthermore, we invite everyone to become local experts by following our new social media campaign: How Our City Works.

The City continues to closely follow the ongoing spread of COVID-19 through variants like Delta and Omicron. In addition, we continue to update the City's website with important information for residents, such as vaccination resources and testing opportunities. While December and January brought many frustrations for those seeking COVID tests, the federal government has launched a new program through USPS that will deliver four COVID-19 rapid tests to every household in America that signs up at covidtests.gov. To learn more, visit the City's website.

Thank you for staying engaged, healthy, and connected with the community.

Best Regards,

Mark Pulone

City Manager

City Council Meeting Recap

The City Council Meeting Recap for the February 1, 2022 City Council Meeting is now available online. These recaps summarize the City Council's actions but do not replace the official meeting minutes. City Council Meeting agendas and minutes from previous meetings are available on the Agendas and Minutes page of the City website.

Town Center Craft & Vendor Market is Back!

After taking a short break for the holidays, the Town Center Craft and Vendor Markets have returned! These pop-up events are open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday at our beautiful Yorba Linda Town Center courtyard, by the fountain. Come support our local business community, enjoy live music, and shop for unique, handcrafted items. It’s a great place to stop before or after lunch and a movie!

Adventure Playground Project Update

Since 1983 Adventure Playground has fueled creative play, invited kids to get dirty, and brought imagination to life in one of the City’s most popular programs. Due to aging amenities, Adventure Playground is undergoing a renovation that will improve historically popular amenities, including a new zip line, Wiffle ball field, waterslide, water features, fort building, and a maze area. In addition, new amenities will include a splash pad, onsite restrooms, shade structure, and a treehouse play structure. Once open this fall, many amenities will be open for year-round public enjoyment.

Recent updates to the site include the installation of structure support posts, exterior fencing, and the building of a retaining wall. To see the most-recent construction progress, visit the City's website.

Calling All Writers to Enter in Local Author Festival

The Yorba Linda Public Library is celebrating local writing talent with a local author festival! Read Locally is an opportunity for Yorba Linda authors to gain exposure and engage a new readership while showcasing their work at our beautiful library on Saturday, April 30, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. While the event's emphasis is on marketing and networking, authors will also be given space to display, sign, and sell their books. The Library is now accepting applications from Yorba Linda authors to participate in the event; applications for Orange County authors (space permitting) will begin on Monday, February 7. Please visit the Library's Read Locally website for more information, including application information.

Internet Safety Day with Yorba Linda Sheriff

Join the Orange County Sheriff Department on February 8, 2022, as we celebrate Safer Internet Day for children. From cyberbullying to social networking to digital identity, Safer Internet Day aims to not only create a safer internet but a better one by raising awareness of emerging online issues and current concerns. Parents play a crucial role in empowering, supporting, and ensuring their children use technology responsibly, respectfully, and critically. Tune in with Sheriff Don Barnes for some tips to get engaged with your child's online activity on OCSD's YouTube channel.

Free Compost Giveaway Event for Yorba Linda Residents

The City of Yorba Linda and Republic Services will give residents FREE compost as a "thank you" for participating in the green waste recycling program. Compost creates healthier soil by adding organic matter and improving soil structure. Join us on Saturday, February 12, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Tri-City Park (2301 N Kraemer Boulevard, Placentia, 92870). Compost is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis with a 60-gallon limit. Please bring your own containers, such as a trash can or plastic tote, but bags will not be allowed. Proof of Yorba Linda residency will be required.

Save the Date for Spring 2022 Registration

The Spring 2022 issue of The Guide will be delivered to residents soon and is now available online! Featuring popular programs like Spring Aquatics, Kids' Community Swap Meet, and several new classes -- now is the time to make your family's activity wish list! Mark your calendar for the following Spring 2022 registration dates:

Yorba Linda Residents

Wednesday, February 16 at 10:00 a.m.

Non-Residents

Wednesday, March 2 at 10:00 a.m.

Visit YLRecOnline.com to learn more and register for classes.

City Facilities Closed on February 21

In observance of Presidents' Day, all City facilities will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2022. Please note that there will be no delay for residential trash pickup.

Now Accepting Nominations for the Athletic Achievement Recognition Wall of Fame

Since 1999, the City of Yorba Linda has honored exceptional athletic accomplishments by individual athletes or teams in Yorba Linda and outstanding contributions to athletic organizations serving Yorba Linda through its Athletic Achievement Recognition Wall of Fame program. Honorees are inducted through a ceremony and reception at the Athletic Achievement Wall of Fame, located at the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House.

To make a nomination for this year's inductee, please complete the nomination form on the City's website or available at any City facility. Nominations must be submitted online or in-person at the Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House by Friday, March 4. To learn more about the Wall of Fame program, please call 714-961-7192.

Are You the Next Yorba Linda City Champion?

The 2022 Yorba Linda City Championship golf tournament will tee off on March 19 & 20 at Black Gold Golf Club. This two-day event will feature a collection of the region’s top collegiate and amateur players competing for the Yorba Linda City Champion designation. The Yorba Linda City Championship is open to all amateur golfers with a valid USGA Handicap Index who are at least 15 years of age at the start of the event. Both Championship (Gross) and Net flights will be offered for Men, Women, and Seniors.

For more information about the tournament or to register, please visit Black Gold’s website . In-person registration is also available at Black Gold’s golf shop.

Army Corps' Santa Ana Riverbed Project Update

The Army Corps' Santa Ana Riverbed Project continues to progress forward. The project's contractor, Silverstrand Construction, is currently installing curb and base material along the new bike trail and making final repairs to storm drain outlets. The dirt hauling operation that began in early November is now nearly 80% complete. In welcome news, the new bike trail will be opening in phases starting from the west end in the coming weeks. The first phase of the trial opening is anticipated for the week of February 22. It will involve the removal of barriers from Via Lomas De Yorba West to Old Village Road. The following phase of the opening is scheduled for March and will require the relocation of the temporary construction access to the east end of La Palma.

Throughout the project, the City will continue working with the Army Corps and Silverstrand Construction to help mitigate impacts to residents and motorists in the project vicinity. In addition, we will continue to monitor the progress of the work, update the community on the progress, and help address complaints as they arise.

What's Your "Go Safely" Game Plan?

The City of Yorba Linda always roots for safety! Statistically, Super Bowl Sunday is one of the most dangerous days to be on the road. The Orange Country Sheriff's Department reminds fans that drinking and driving is a losing game plan! Make your Super Bowl 2022 celebrations safe by following the "Go Safely" game plan so we all get a "W":

Before you grab a drink, make sure you line up a designated sober driver;
If you do not have a ride home, take a train, bus, or snag a safe trip home from a ride-hailing service; and
Never let your friends drive impaired.

For more game plan tips, visit gosafelyca.org.

Preventing and Treating Burns

Every 60 seconds, someone in the United States sustains a burn severe enough to require treatment. Burns and scalds can occur from specific tools, appliances, hot water, or the sun. Use the following information to help treat and prevent burn injury:

Types of Burns

First-degree burns (minor) usually result in skin redness and mild pain;
Second-degree burns (moderate) are typically bright red with a moist or blistered appearance;
Third-degree burns (severe) usually appear charred or ashen and are black or brown in color; and
These burns can result in devastating injury, including the loss of function, loss of limbs, disfigurement, reoccurring infection, and even death.

How to Treat a Burn

Turn off the heat source and make sure the surroundings are safe;
Remove clothing and jewelry near a burn, but do not peel off clothing stuck to the burn;
Run cool water (not cold or icy) on the burn for 5-10 minutes until the pain subsides;
Apply an antibiotic ointment or dressing to the burn to keep it moist. Do not use creams or greasy substances like butter, toothpaste, or eggs which can cause infection; and
Call 9-1-1 if you have a burn that affects your mobility or sensation, for any burn larger than your hand, or if the burn affects the feet, face, eyes, or genitalia.

Burn Prevention Tips

Create a safety zone of at least three feet around hot objects or appliances;
Do not leave hot objects unattended and unplug tools when not in use; and
Keep hot objects away from counter edges and out of the reach of children.

For more fire prevention tips, visit OCFA's website.

Tips for Preventing Over-watering

During the rainy season, one of the biggest challenges for home gardeners is determining the correct watering frequency and quantity needed to maintain a healthy lawn and garden. When plants appear droopy or discolored, more water might seem like the answer. However, over-watering is often the culprit of plant discoloration and other issues. Preventing over-watering in your yard will not only improve the health of your plants but will also prevent harmful pollutants from entering the ocean as excess irrigation can wash pesticides, fertilizers, and other pollutants through storm drains. Improve the health of your garden while preventing pollution by following these simple tips:

During the fall and winter months, your lawn needs far less water than during the summer. Adjust sprinkler controls to water less during these seasons;
Determine if your lawn is adequately watered by using his trick - if your blades of grass spring up after you step on them, they are adequately watered;
Evaluate your lawn's health by its color - if it is vibrant green and is not pale, it is receiving enough water. If your lawn becomes less verdant, it may need nutrients and not water; consider consulting a gardening professional; and
Water in the early morning before sunrise to reduce water loss due to evaporation.

Weekly Flag Raising Ceremony

Members of the community are encouraged to honor our local military personnel and veterans at a weekly flag-raising ceremony held at the Yorba Linda Veterans Memorial at Veterans Park. The ceremony is held every Thursday at 4:15 p.m.