A list for Santa
Word has leaked from a closed-door meeting involving Santa and his elves discussing possible gifts for people who live or work in Yorba Linda:
Superintendent Dennis Smith: An endorsement of the 2008 $200 million bond measure by the Yorba Linda City Council, which refused to endorse the 2002 bond on a 3-2 vote.
Friends Christian High School superintendent Rick Kempton: A clean bill of health for the 21 abandoned oil wells on the 32-acre Bastanchury Road site leased from the city.
Chamber of Commerce directors: A surge of new members and fundraising ideas so the group eventually can operate without restrictions that come with an annual city subsidy.
Mayor Jim Winder: A full 12-month term as the city’s ceremonial leader to compensate for the shortened 8-month stint he served his first time in 2003.
Councilman John Anderson: Widespread support for him to revise his stated intent to serve only four years and consider runs for two more terms and then judge or county DA.
Town Center Blue Ribbon Committee members: A positive City Council response to their recommendation for a citizen panel to keep an eye on Old Town redevelopment.
Councilman Hank Wedaa: A round of applause for tackling tough railroad issues past city leaders said were unsolvable by local government because of federal jurisdiction.
New Planning Commissioners Mark Abramowitz, Robert Lyons and James Wohlt: The resolve to never forget the reasons most people cite for buying or renting in Yorba Linda.
Yorba Linda Arts Alliance groups: Serious City Council consideration on the location of a cultural arts facility that will draw residents from all areas to a more vibrant downtown.
Yorba Linda Country Riders and other equestrian enthusiasts: A major role in designing an Old Town that properly reflects the community’s historically important horse heritage.
Assemblyman Mike Duvall: A turnout larger than 24 people, which included his wife, three staff members and a columnist, at his next Town Hall presentation in Yorba Linda.
A FINAL NOTE
One item Santa won’t drop off in Yorba Linda any time soon is a skateboard park, one sure-fire way to bring a classic NIMBY response from all of the city’s geographic areas.
Councilman Hank Wedaa withdrew his motion to look at establishing one or more skate parks in the community after listening to negative impact statements at a recent meeting.
Noting the adverse effects they’ve witnessed at skate parks in other communities were Councilman and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Sergeant Allen Castellano, Brea Police Captain Robert Bugbee and Parks and Recreation Director Sue Leto.
Superintendent Dennis Smith: An endorsement of the 2008 $200 million bond measure by the Yorba Linda City Council, which refused to endorse the 2002 bond on a 3-2 vote.
Friends Christian High School superintendent Rick Kempton: A clean bill of health for the 21 abandoned oil wells on the 32-acre Bastanchury Road site leased from the city.
Chamber of Commerce directors: A surge of new members and fundraising ideas so the group eventually can operate without restrictions that come with an annual city subsidy.
Mayor Jim Winder: A full 12-month term as the city’s ceremonial leader to compensate for the shortened 8-month stint he served his first time in 2003.
Councilman John Anderson: Widespread support for him to revise his stated intent to serve only four years and consider runs for two more terms and then judge or county DA.
Town Center Blue Ribbon Committee members: A positive City Council response to their recommendation for a citizen panel to keep an eye on Old Town redevelopment.
Councilman Hank Wedaa: A round of applause for tackling tough railroad issues past city leaders said were unsolvable by local government because of federal jurisdiction.
New Planning Commissioners Mark Abramowitz, Robert Lyons and James Wohlt: The resolve to never forget the reasons most people cite for buying or renting in Yorba Linda.
Yorba Linda Arts Alliance groups: Serious City Council consideration on the location of a cultural arts facility that will draw residents from all areas to a more vibrant downtown.
Yorba Linda Country Riders and other equestrian enthusiasts: A major role in designing an Old Town that properly reflects the community’s historically important horse heritage.
Assemblyman Mike Duvall: A turnout larger than 24 people, which included his wife, three staff members and a columnist, at his next Town Hall presentation in Yorba Linda.
A FINAL NOTE
One item Santa won’t drop off in Yorba Linda any time soon is a skateboard park, one sure-fire way to bring a classic NIMBY response from all of the city’s geographic areas.
Councilman Hank Wedaa withdrew his motion to look at establishing one or more skate parks in the community after listening to negative impact statements at a recent meeting.
Noting the adverse effects they’ve witnessed at skate parks in other communities were Councilman and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Sergeant Allen Castellano, Brea Police Captain Robert Bugbee and Parks and Recreation Director Sue Leto.
posted by Jim Drummond at 12:00 PM
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