Welcome and thank you for electing me as your City Council representative. I intend to work for you, your neighbors and families in preserving what we love about our community. We have many challenges facing us and I encourage you to continue to share your ideas and concerns.

I will update this web site often to give you community news updates, community accomplishments and other points of interest.

Please feel free to contact me through this web site, directly at Jan@horton4yl.com or by telephone: 714-970-8821. Click Here to subscribe to my newsletter.

KICKOFF PARTY FOR THE YORBA LINDA RELAY FOR LIFE…

by Jan Horton on February 28, 2010

Everyone is invited to a “Birthday Party” in the East Room of the Nixon Library on Saturday, March 27th, 2010 from 10:30 AM until Noon.   Refreshments will be served and information regarding the Yorba Linda Relay for Life, scheduled for August 13th and 14th will be discussed.  The overall Chairs for this year’s Relay are Alice Gorman and Gerry Stacy, both are St. Martin’s Parishioners.  The Library is offering ½ price admission to anyone attending our event..  The Library will remain open until 5PM.

We need everyone’s support in the Cancer Battle and if you’ve ever known anyone who has had cancer, this is your opportunity to do something.  The American Cancer Society provides services to cancer patients on a daily basis, information to the public, research dollars to support better diagnostics and treatment.  Please help us make this the best Relay to date.  Stand up and participate in this year’s RELAY.    Questions? Call (714) 970-5057.

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Battle of the Books 2010

by Jan Horton on February 27, 2010

The Battle of the Books competition, hosted by the Yorba Linda Public Library, was held today at the Lakeview Elementary School. The 307 competitors were judged in three grade categories: 4-6, 6-8 and 9-12. Each team consisted of 3-5 individuals representing many of our elementary schools and home-schooled students. img_1423 Each student team was responsible for reading 20 pre-designated books. During the competition, the students  were asked a variety of questions regarding the content of a book. For example: identifying a particular quote, clothing worn by a character or a specific plots. The team had to identify the name of the book and the author. The competition was an elimination event and was grueling. The rounds lasted about 10 minutes and the team that won the round would move to the next level of competition. img_1418 All of the students did a great job! This was a tough competition with a narrow margin of points between all the teams. Congratulations!!

The winners of the 2010 Battle of the Books Competition are:

Grades 4-6

1st Place: Andrew Nguyen Benjamin Nguyen Melody Vallejos Kimberly Lewis Alex Holbrook img_1429

2nd Place: Ethan Frisone Brian Child Andrew Preusch Phillip Hathaway img_1435

Grades 6-8

1st Place: Katie Hillery Charlie Hillery Lauren Moffett Samantha Jensen Kristen Lee img_1444

2nd Place: Michael Botsko Amanda Underhill Christian Simon Elyse Harlan Victoria Nguyen img_1443

Grades 9-12

1st Place: Lauren Meinhardt Aaliyah King Alyssa Herington Tobi Gonzalez Katy Edgerley img_1449

2nd Place: Courtney Gotreay Haley Brooks Sara Hrachovy img_1448

Thanks to all of the parents, volunteers, the Lakeview Elementary School Librarian, the Library Commissioners who helped organize and judge the events and to Melinda Steep, Yorba Linda Library Director, for her un-waivering support for our youth and her love of the written word!

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El Dorado High School Wins Drumline Competition

by Jan Horton on February 27, 2010

El Dorado high School competed in the Winter Drumline Competition held at Yorba Linda High School a few weeks ago. Despite very tough competition, El Dorado placed first in their classification. Go Hawks!
Here are some pictures of this event:img_1405img_1406img_1409img_1411img_1412

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Freeway Complex Fire Update- Yorba Linda

by Jan Horton on February 26, 2010

In November 2008, the Freeway Complex Fire destroyed 117 Yorba Linda homes and damaged three of our Parks. As of this date, there are 94 units completed, under construction or in plan check. The latest information regarding our Community’s re-building efforts is as follows:

17 apartments are finaled
10 single family dwellings (SFD) are finaled
39 SFD under construction
20 SFD currently in plan check; 6 of which are approved
8 condo units are approved

This has not always been an easy process for the residents who lost their homes. I appreciate their patience and perseverance as they commit to remaining a part of our beautiful community!
Some of the homeowners have not decided whether they will rebuild.

Parks:
Jean Woodard Park: Repair to damaged irrigation and landscaping progressing

Eastside Park: play equipment has arrived and is being installed; grading and slurry seal work underway

Box Canyon Park: contractor has received play equipment and is preparing to install; drainage work and pads for gazebo are going in

The much needed rains has caused some delays but we should be near completion within 5-6 weeks!

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Friends High School Condition of Approval #34

by Jan Horton on February 21, 2010

Friends High School review of Condition of Approval #34 regarding undergrounding the 66kv power lines in front of the school on Bastanchury. In a three to two vote, we decided to overturn the requirement of undergrounding the 66kv lines along Bastanchury in front of the school site. My decision was based several facts. 1. There have been no other projects along Bastanchury west of Lakeview that have had a requirement to underground the 66kv since or after the school approval. 2. There is not a project listed on our capital Improvement list to underground the lines along Bastanchury. 3. The City does not have the money to underground the remaining 66 kv. 4. SCE recommends keeping the wires overhead on all projects to allow easier access for maintenance and safety and 5.To require the Friends HS to underground the 66 kv for a little over a tenth of a mile would possibly show bias. For these reasons, I voted to waive that requirement for this project.
To view staff reports, go to: http://www.ci.yorba-linda.ca.us/~ci26/city-services/agendas/city-of-yorba-linda-streaming-media-archive

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EIR PUBIC SCOPING SESSION RE: YORBA LINDA TOWN CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN

by Jan Horton on February 21, 2010

Pursuant to provision of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Yorba Linda, as lead agency, presently is conducting an environmental review for the Yorba Linda Town Center Specific Plan. In this regard, the City is interested in obtaining input regarding the potential environmental effects of this project from responsible Agencies, other public agencies, and interested private individuals and groups, Potential environmental effects to be addressed will include: air quality, cultural resources, hazards/ hazardous materials, land use/planning, mandatory findings of significance, noise and transportation/ traffic. The NOP and Initial study will be available for your review at Yorba Linda City Hall, located at 4845 Casa Loma Ave, and at the Yorba Linda Public Library, located at 18181 Imperial Highway in the City of Yorba Linda on February 23, 2010. Additionally, a Public Scoping Session for this purpose will be held at the location and on the date and time identified below. for additional information regarding eh scoping session, please contact David Brantley, Senior Planner, at 714-961-7134.
The EIR Public Scoping Session has been scheduled as follows:
When: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Where: Yorba Linda Community Center, Game Room
4501 Casa Loma Ave, Yorba Linda 92886
Time: 6:00 PM

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RICHARD NIXON

by Jan Horton on February 13, 2010

Rigorous and resolutely strong president,
Remarkable achievements as testament!

Impressive accolades for public service,
Indomitable loyalty reputation sacrifice,
able
Composed and courageous in demeanor,
Conservative principles steady banner!

Heritage from a strict Quaker Puritanism,
Headstrong hallmark of firm patriotism.

Adamant in his positions and opinions,
Absolute is his calling and dedication!

Resourceful and ingenious in diplomacy,
Realistic China policy his robust legacy.

Dominant and daring leadership stature,
Deliberate and audacious bold venture!

Namesake leader as Richard Lionhearted,
National disgrace publicly controverted.

International harmony deems beneficial,
Indomitable advocacy surely influential.

e Xceptional cunning and keen adroitness,
Exuberant attitude, reveling in success!

Organized, with perennial perseverance;
Olympic grades laurels in performance.

Nevada summit of California Republicans,
Notable niche in Pantheon of Americans!

Written by John Havoonjian LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
February 21, 2010 YORBA LINDA, CALIF.

On the occasion of the Presidents Day to be celebrated @ Nixon Library-Museum, was inspired to write a eulogy in honor of the 37Th president of the USA: Richard Nixon. Am a naturalized citizen (Armenian from Beirut, Lebanon) who emigrated in 1975. While residing in Beirut, appreciated greatly President Nixon’s policies – specially his staunch anti communist stance! J. Havoonjian

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YORBA LINDA E-NEWS

by Jan Horton on February 12, 2010

It has been suggested this email newsletter deserves a better name. So, I am asking you for suggestions. Email your ideas for a new name for my e-newsletter. A yet un-named panel of unbiased individuals will select a name for this periodical and the winner will be invited to lunch with yours truly! Email your suggestions to jan@horton4yl.com or post them here on the web site blog. Winner will be selected March 15. Deadline for submissions is March 10. Let the good times roll!

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WE ARE GIVING THE SEWERS TO THE WATER DISTRICT????

by Jan Horton on February 7, 2010

So I am ignorant now? What is ignorant about wanting to preserve our communities resources or at least get something of value in exchange? Our sewer system is worth $9.8 M and the majority Council (Anderson, Rikel and Schwing) want to give it to the Water District for nothing. First, they devalue its worth by putting it in a negative revenue position, ignoring a voter approved 218 vote to raise the rates. Then they want to give it away. If the decision is made to give the system to the Water District, they would and should raise the rates.
It costs more than ~$20 a year to maintain the sewers. The difference is all of the Water District overhead will be calculated into their rates: new building, equipment, pensions, etc. Mr Schwing mentioned the water district is not collecting enough revenue from the west end rates to cover their costs. So what makes anyone think they would not raise the east end sewer rates?
Our City is a contract city, hiring outside contractors to do landscape and various maintenance projects, to name a couple. Our ability to provide services is generally more economical. The water district has not submitted a bid on the RFP (request for proposal) within our community for east end sewer maintenance for a while because they could not match the low bidder.
For our Mayor to say our consultants calculation on the costs to maintain the east end sewer rates is simply an accounting change is ludicrous! Because our past practice has not accurately determined the sewer maintenance costs, does not mean we should continue that practice. Currently the General Fund makes up the difference. BTW- we threw ~$30,000 away on that consultants work. Why bother to hire an expert and go out for a 218 vote if you are not willing to consider the results? And I am ignorant?

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Be a part of the California Legislative Re-Districting Solution

by Jan Horton on February 1, 2010

You made it happen!
Before the Voters FIRST Act, California lawmakers were charged with drawing their own legislative and Board of Equalization districts. But California voters changed all that when they authorized the creation of the Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission) in the November 2008 General Election. Now YOU can apply to serve on an independent Commission that will draw district boundaries for the state Senate, Assembly, and Board of Equalization.

Please check out General Information at: http://www.wedrawthelines.ca.gov/general_info.html and the Application and Selection Process at: http://www.wedrawthelines.ca.gov/application.html for details on this historic and exciting opportunity for YOU to help draw the lines. Check back frequently as new, updated information will continually be added. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the Commission selection process, please contact us, toll free, at 1-866-356-5217 or send a letter or e-mail specifying the accommodation you are requesting to: www.votersfirstact@auditor.ca.gov.

General information is available in six other languages: Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Tagalog, and Vietnamese at: http://www.wedrawthelines.ca.gov/toolkit.html

Opportunity for Public Comment for New Rulemaking Process

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