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MINUTES
GARDEN GROVE CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Community Meeting Center
11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840
15947 South Shore Drive, Truckee, CA 96161
CONVENE MEETING
At 6:51 p.m., Mayor Jones convened the meeting in the Council Chamber.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: (7) Council Members Brietigam, O’Neill, Bui,
K. Nguyen, D. Nguyen , Mayor Jones
Council Member Klopfenstein
teleconferenced from 15947 South Shore
Dr., Truckee, CA 96161
ABSENT: (0) None
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Mayor Jones pulled Item 4.a.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR GEORGE TINDALL, FORMER GARDEN GROVE CITY MANAGER (F: 52.2)
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Bui that:
A Resolution of Commendation recognizing former City Manager George Tindall, be adopted.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, Bui, Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen, D. Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
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PRESENTATION - COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT IN MEMORY OF FORMER CITY MANAGER GEORGE TINDALL, OCTOBER 11, 1943 - JUNE 22, 2022 (F: 52.3)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Speakers: Aaron Peardon, Ana Parker, Da nny Moore, Todd Baldridge, Steve Kriha, Sam Semingson, Tom Raber, Nicholas Dibs
Written Comments: Craig Durfey
CONSIDERATION OF A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR A ONE-DAY USE OF THE WILLOWICK GOLF COURSE FOR THE ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 (F:88.1)
It was moved by Council Member K. Nguyen, seconded by Council Member O’Neill that:
The Garden Grove Community Foundation and Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce request for the one-day use and fee waiver of the Willowick Golf Course for the GGCF/Chamber Golf Classic event on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, be approved.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, Bui, Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen, D. Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
RECESS
At 7:24 p.m. Mayor Jones recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
At 7:25 p.m., Mayor Jones reconvened the meeting with all Council Members present.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR GEORGE TINDALL, FORMER GARDEN GROVE CITY MANAGER (F: 52.2)
This matter was heard earlier in the meeting.
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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE INTENTION TO VACATE A STREET
AND ALLEY FOR THACKERY AVENUE AND THE ALLEY NORTH OF TWINTREE AVENUE, WEST OF HARBOR BOULEVARD (F: 110)
It was moved by Council Member K. Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Brietigam that:
Resolution No. 9750-22 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove declaring the intention to vacate a street and alley for Thackery Avenue and the alley north of Twintree Avenue, west of Harbor Boulevard, and setting a public hearing thereon, be adopted.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, Bui, Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen, D. Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE TO THE PURCHASE ORDER WITH JOHN B. EWLES, INC.,
FOR DISPOSING ASPHALT AND CONCRETE MATERIALS
It was moved by Council Member K. Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Brietigam that:
The Finance Director be authorized to increase the purchase order with John B.
Ewles, Inc., from $50,000 to $75,000 for Fiscal Year 2021-22, and for subsequent purchase orders.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, Bui, Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen, D. Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDERS WITH ECONOLITE CONTROL PRODUCTS AND JTB SUPPLY COMPANY INC., FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 TRAFFIC
CONTROL OPERATIONS
It was moved by Council Member K. Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Brietigam that:
The request to dispense with bidding in the best interest of the City pursuant to Garden Grove Municipal Code 2.50.060 (G), be approved;
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The Finance Director be authorized to issue a purchase order to Econolite Control Products in the amount not-to-exceed $75,000 to purchase Econolite controllers; and
The Finance Director be authorized to issue a purchase order to JTB Supply Company, Inc., in the amount not-to-exceed $125,000 to purchase traffic control products.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, Bui, Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen, D. Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO WATERLINE TECHNOLOGIES INC., FOR THE PURCHASE AND AND DELIVERY OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE FOR WATER DISINFECTION IFB NO. S-1297
It was moved by Council Member K. Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Brietigam that:
The Finance Director be authorized to issue a five-year blanket purchase order with Waterline Technologies Inc., in the amount of $150,000 per year, for the purchase and delivery of sodium hypochlorite supplies to disinfect the City’s water supply.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, Bui, Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen, D. Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
APPROVAL OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE VALLEY VIEW STREET CORRIDOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT CP1180000 (F: 100.Proj.CP1180000) It was moved by Council Member K. Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Brietigam that:
The Cooperative Agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority for the Valley View Street Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, be approved; and
The Mayor be authorized to execute the Cooperative Agreement on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
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Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, Bui, Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen, D. Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 OF THE CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC., FOR INCREASED COSTS TO PROVIDE AS NEEDED ASPHALT AND SLURRY SEAL SERVICES (F: 55-American Asphalt South)
It was moved by Council Member K. Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Brietigam that:
Amendment No. 2 with American Asphalt South, Inc., increasing the current annual contract term amount from $825,000 to $950,000 and future option year contract term amounts from $750,000 to $950,000, be approved; and The City Manager be authorized to execute Amendment No. 2, and to execute option years, with minor modifications as needed on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, Bui, Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen, D. Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OCEAN BLUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. FOR REMOVAL OF
HAZARDOUS AND BIOLOGICAL WASTE FROM CITY PROPERTIES
(F: 55-Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc.)
It was moved by Council Member K. Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Brietigam that:
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc. for increasing the contract amount by $200,000 and extending the performance period through June 30, 2023, be approved; and The City Manager be authorized to sign the Amendment on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, Bui, Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen, D. Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
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AWARD A CONTRACT TO MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL TO PROVIDE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND STATE OF
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSULTATION SERVICES (F: 55-Michael Baker International) It was moved by Council Member K. Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Brietigam that:
A contract for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) consultation services be awarded to Michael Baker International, in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 per year, for a total performance period of up to two (2) years; and
The City Manager, or his designees, be authorized to execute the contracts referenced above, and make minor modifications as a ppropriate thereto, on behalf of the City; and
The City Manager, or his designees, be authorized to exercise option year terms and execute the option year amendments on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, Bui, Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen, D. Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
RECEIVE AND FILE MINUTES FROM THE MEETING HELD ON JUNE 14, 2022 (F: VAULT)
It was moved by Council Member K. Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Brietigam that:
The minutes from the meetings held on June 14, 2022, be received and filed.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, Bui, Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen, D. Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
WARRANTS
It was moved by Council Member K. Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Brietigam that:
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Payroll deposits 00008945 through 00009582 and checks 00185065 through 00185083 inclusive have been verified by the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures;
Payroll deposits 00009584 through 00010220 and checks 00185084 through 00185105 inclusive have been verified by the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures;
Demands covered by Wire numbers 00001105 through 00001129, EFT numbers 00024599 through 00024623, and check numbers 00679601 through 00679680 inclusive have been verified by the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures;
Demands covered by Wire numbers 00001130 through 00001136 EFT numbers 00024624 through 00024652, and check numbers 00679681 through 00679785 inclusive have been verified by the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures;
Demands covered by EFT numbers 00024653 through 00025646, and check numbers 00679786 through 00679995 inclusive have been verified by the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures; Demands covered by Wire numbers 00001137 through 00001143, EFT numbers 00025647 through 00025663, and check numbers 00679996 through 00680051 inclusive have been verified by the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures;
Demands covered by EFT numbers 00025664 through 00025695, and check numbers 00680052 through 00680195 inclusive have been verified by the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures; Demands covered by Wire numbers 00001144 through 00001145, EFT numbers 00025696 through 00025709, and check numbers 00680196 through 00680267 inclusive have been verified by the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures; and
Demands covered by Wire numbers 00001146 through 00001185, EFT numbers 00025710 through 00025746, and check numbers 00680268 through 00680362 inclusive have been verified by the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, Bui, Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen, D. Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
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APPROVAL TO WAIVE FULL READING OF ORDINANCES LISTED
It was moved by Council Member K. Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Brietigam that:
Full reading of ordinances listed be waived.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, Bui, Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen, D. Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 (F: 78.1)
It was moved by Council Member K. Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Brietigam that:
Resolution No. 9763-22 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove, California, approving an amendment to the publicly available city- wide salary and pay schedule as required by CalPERS for Fiscal Year 2022-2023, be adopted.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, Bui, Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen, D. Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
ACCEPTANCE OF COMMISSIONER YASMIN VAZQUEZ'S RESIGNATION FROM THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION (F: 122.11A)
It was moved by Council Member O’Neill, seconded by Council Member Bui that:
Traffic Commissioner Yasmin Vazquez’s resignation be accepted with regret.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, Bui, Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen, D. Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
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AWARD A CONTRACT TO ARDURRA GROUP INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF WATER STORAGE RESERVOIRS-PHASE II (F: 55-Ardurra Group Inc.)
Following staff introduction, it was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member D. Nguyen that:
A contract be awarded to Ardurra Group Inc. in the amount of $399,738 for the professional engineering services for the Repair and Rehabilitation of Water Storage Reservoirs-Phase II; and
The City Manager be authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as appropriate.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, Bui, Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen, D. Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2937
(As approved earlier in the meeting, it was moved by Council Member K. Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Brietigam, and approved by a 7-0 vote, that full reading of ordinances listed be waived.)
Following full reading of the Ordinance title, it was moved by Council Member K.
Nguyen, seconded by Council Member D. Nguyen that:
Ordinance No. 2937 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove reauthorizing the public, educational, and Governmental Fee on State Video Franchisees operating within the City of Garden Grove, be adopted.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, Bui, Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen, D. Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND CITY MANAGER
UPDATE ON THE PROGRESS OF A FUTURE NAVIGATION CENTER AS REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER STILES (117.15B)
City Manager Scott Stiles introduced the item and highlighted actions and initiatives the City Council has approved to address the homelessness epidemic. These
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include a robust Housing Authority which issues 2,100 housing vouchers each year, the Special Resources Team (SRT) which provides services to individuals dealing with homelessness, the Be Well OC Mobile Mental Health Program, record number of Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) permits issued, Garden Grove’s first permanent supportive housing project, the City joined the Orange County Housing Trust, and lastly City Council’s continual approval of funding for the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) to organizations throughout the community. Lastly, City Manager Stiles noted that staff is arduously working on developing and establishing the missing component of a Navigation Center.
Assistant City Manager Lisa Kim shared that a building located at 13871 West Street is within the City’s Homeless Shelter Overlay Zone and has been identified as a potential site for a future Navigation Center. She explained that a Navigation Center provides for emergency housing and wrap around services for individuals experiencing homelessness and estimated that this Navigation Center will serve up to 80 individuals, by referral only, to individuals experiencing homelessness within the cities of Garden Grove, Fountain Valley and Westminster. Community outreach is being conducted in coordination with the Special Resources Team to neighboring businesses, and community meetings are scheduled for August 17, 2022 and August 30, 2022, both from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This information is posted on the City’s Addressing Homelessness webpage https://ggcity.org/endhomelessness.
Deputy Police Chief El-Farra expressed enthusiasm for the Navigation Center on behalf of the Police Department as it will work in conjunction with Special Resources Team outreach, the Be Well OC program, and provide long-term solutions for the homeless community therefore improving the quality of life for the entire community.
With no further comments, Council Member K. Nguyen moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem D. Nguyen that:
The City Manager be directed to negotiate a Purchase and Sale Agreement and related documents for 13871 West Street for the City’s first Navigation Center.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, Bui, Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen, D. Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
FOCUSED ZONING AMENDMENTS UPDATE ON PROPOSED TEXT AMENDMENTS
RELATING TO THE CREATION OF OBJECTIVE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MIXED USE,
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, SINGLE-ROOM OCCUPANCY (SRO) HOUSING, AND
MOTEL/HOTEL CONVERSIONS AS REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER STILES (F: 116.1)
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Following staff introduction, Laura Stetson of MIG provided a PowerPoint presentation outlining the proposed Focused Zoning Amendments updates that include new Chapter 9.60 of the Garden Grove Municipal Code that implements SB 300 regarding timelines for review, new findings for housing development projects, compliance with objective design standards, no net loss of capacity for affordable housing, density bonuses pursuant to State law, and provisions for regulations regarding transitional and supportive housing projects, and low-barrier navigation centers. Other updates include provisions for Single Room Occupancy (SROs) geared for transitional housing, codification of single-family residential policies aimed at preventing boarding house conditions, updates to small lot subdivisions, R-3 density standards, and objective design standards for single-family subdivisions, multi-family and mixed-use residential projects. On September 1, 2022 the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider the Focused Zoning Amendment updates. Subsequently, the City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider the Planning Commission’s recommendations at meetings scheduled for September 27, 2022 and October 11, 2022.
DISCUSSION REGARDING ESTABLISHING A GARDEN GROVE FILM INCENTIVE
PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GARDEN GROVE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
AND GARDEN GROVE TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, AS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KIM NGUYEN (F: 60.2)
City Manager Stiles shared that staff is researching neighboring city programs and will provide a report to the City Council in a few weeks.
Council Member Brietigam expressed support for a film program and suggested implementing innovative business practices that would allow film industry rule compliance.
Council Member Bui also expressed support but cautioned recognizing main stream film industry rules and independent film industry rules, and urged that this program consider both group’s needs.
Council Member K. Nguyen thanked colleagues and staff for their support and shared that this request came after pilot producers and directors reached out to her about a television show they are trying to film based in Orange County’s Little Saigon area, primarily to be filmed in Westminster. However, considering that Garden Grove is home to a significant portion of Little Saigon she would like to ensure that film crews are working and spending in Garden Grove as well. Council Member K. Nguyen also highlighted the community’s diversity as an attractive feature for the film industry. Some incentive ideas she proposes are partnerships with local hotels that would offer group rates for film crews, and partnerships with local restaurants that will cater at discounted rates. Such incentives could entice film makers to come to Garden Grove.
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DISCUSSION REGARDING SB 357, REPEAL OF PROHIBITION OF LOITERING WITH
THE INTENT TO COMMIT PROSTITUTION, AS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBER
PATRICK PHAT BUI
Council Member Bui introduced the item and requested City Council support for a formal report by the Police Department on the impacts of SB 357. City Manager Stiles noted the newness of the legislation and recommended giving the Police Department time to analyze the impacts and share that information with Council Member Bui at a future date.
MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND CITY MANAGER (Continued)
Council Member Brietigam highlighted the issue of alcoholic beverages at Concert in the Park events and asked the community to monitor each other and discourage this as these actions jeopardize the future of such events. Additionally, he reminded the community to follow rules of the road and use caution when operating golf carts at these events.
Council Member O’Neill expressed his condolences to the Tindall family and shared his appreciation for the culture former City Manager George Tindall instilled at the City that continues to this day.
Mayor Pro Tem D. Nguyen thanked the Police Department’s Special Resources Team and Public Works staff for the work done at Reading Avenue and Brookhurst Street which is now very clean and safe.
Council Member K. Nguyen expressed her dissatisfaction with Caltrans regarding the unclean and unsafe conditions at freeway entrances and exits and stated her willingness write a letter to Caltrans regarding the issues. She also thanked the Garden Grove Police Association for donating backpacks to the Buena Clinton neighborhood through the Thomas House Shelter. Additionally, in relation to labor negotiations, Council Member K. Nguyen expressed her willingness to help Council Member O’Neill in encouraging members to work together. Lastly, she wished Mayor Pro Tem D. Nguyen a happy belated birthday.
Council Member Bui thanked City staff and the Police Department for the work done to address the illegal street takeover at Brookhurst Street and Westminster Avenue; about a dozen cars were impounded and many citations issued. He commended the Community Services Department for their excellent work on replacing gazebos at Garden Grove Park.
City Manager Stiles shared that the Police Department is participating in a countywide task force to deal with illegal street takeover events. He also thanked City Council members for their recognition of former City Manager George Tindall.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 8:25 p.m., Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting. The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Meeting Center, 11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, California.
Lizabeth Vasquez
Deputy City Clerk