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MINUTES
GARDEN GROVE CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Community Meeting Center
11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840
CONVENE MEETING
AT 6:35 p.m., Mayor Jones convened the meeting in the Council Chamber.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: (6) Council Members Brietigam, O’Neill, K.
Nguyen, Klopfenstein, D. Nguyen, Mayor
Jones
ABSENT: (1) Council Member Bui
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
RECESS
At 6:34 p.m. Mayor Jones recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
At 6:42 p.m., Mayor Jones reconvened the meeting in the Council Chamber with Council Members Brietigam, O’Neill, K. Nguyen, Klopfenstein, and D. Nguyen present.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR CONGRESSMAN ALAN LOWENTHAL UPON HIS RETIREMENT (F: 83.1-2022)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem D. Nguyen, seconded by Council Member K.
Nguyen that:
A Resolution of Commendation be adopted, and the City of Garden Grove does hereby recognize and commend Congressman Alan Lowenthal on his retirement,
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expressing deepest appreciation for his valued contributions towards the betterment of Garden Grove, and wishing him many new wonderful memories ahead.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, O’Neill, K. Nguyen, Klopfenstein, D.
Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) Bui
PRESENTATION – COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT RECOGNIZING CONGRESSMAN ALAN
LOWENTHAL ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM CONGRESS AND LONG CAREER IN PUBLIC SERVICE (F: 83.1-2022)
Congressman Alan Lowenthal approached the City Council, thanking them for their support and leadership and thanked the City staff for their support during his time serving the 47th district.
PRESENTATION – COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT RECOGNIZING THE GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2022 THAT INCLUDE:
CIVIC LEARNING AWARDS; CALIFORNIA PIVOTAL PRACTICE AWARDS; RANKED AMONG AMERICA’S BEST HIGH SCHOOLS; BEST COMMUNITIES FOR MUSIC EDUCATION AWARD; AND HARE SCHOOL NAMED CALIFORNIA MODEL CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL (F: 90.5)
Lan Quoc Nguyen, Area Trustee serving on the Board of Education, approached the City Council thanking them for their support and recognition and emphasizing the interdependent relationship between the school district and local government.
PRESENTATION - GARDEN GROVE TOURISM RECOVERY UPDATE PRESENTED BY
KEVIN SCHJEI, GARDEN GROVE TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT CHAIRMAN AND JUNIOR TAUVAA, VISIT ANAHEIM MARKETING DIRECTOR (F: 32.1)
Diane Harrison, General Manger with the Great Lodge, and Junior Tauvaa addressed the City Council and provided a PowerPoint presentation that was a brief overview on tourism activity. Hotels in the tourism district experienced a 75 percent decrease in revenue due to COVID; however current data optimistically indicates revenue recovery at nearly pre-pandemic levels. Currently, most tourism in the area is from the western states. In partnership between the Garden Grove Tourism District and Visit Anaheim, the goal is to capture tourism from Mexico, Canada, Europe, as well as the eastern United States.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Speakers: Tom Raber, Matt Bell, Ana Parker, Ruby Garcia, Kyle Mason, Brian Malley.
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Written Communications: Craig Durfey, Brian Malley
RECESS
At 7:45 p.m. Mayor Jones recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
At 7:54 p.m., Mayor Jones reconvened the meeting in the Council Chamber with Council Members Brietigam, O’Neill, K. Nguyen, Klopfenstein, and D. Nguyen present.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR CONGRESSMAN ALAN LOWENTHAL UPON HIS RETIREMENT (F: 83.1-2022)
This matter was considered earlier in the meeting.
ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING NOVEMBER 13TH THROUGH 19TH, 2022, AS NURSE PRACTITIONER WEEK (F: 83.1-2022)
It was moved by Council Member Klopfenstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem D.
Nguyen that:
The Garden Grove City Council does hereby declare, in recognition of the countless contributions that nurse practitioners have made over the past half century and will continue to make to the health and well-being of citizens in our state, November 13th through 19th, 2022, as Nurse Practitioner Week.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, O’Neill, K. Nguyen, Klopfenstein, D.
Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) Bui
APPROVAL TO EXTEND THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CREDIT UNION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11390 STANFORD AVENUE, GARDEN GROVE (F: 55-CREDIT UNION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA)
It was moved by Council Member Klopfenstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem D.
Nguyen that:
The Sixth Amendment to the Lease Amendment with Credit Union of Southern California for continued occupancy of 11390 Stanford Avenue in the monthly rental amount of $5,810.18 payable to the City, be approved; and
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The City Manager be authorized to execute the Sixth Amendment and make minor modifications as needed on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, O’Neill, K. Nguyen, Klopfenstein, D.
Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) Bui
AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE A PURCHASE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP FOR ONE (1) NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT PATROL UTILITY VEHICLE
It was moved by Council Member Klopfenstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem D.
Nguyen that:
An increase of $11,712.97 to the current purchase order with National Auto Fleet Group be authorized for the purchase of one (1) new Police Department patrol utility vehicle; and
That $11,712.97 be appropriated from the Fleet Management Fund for the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, O’Neill, K. Nguyen, Klopfenstein, D.
Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) Bui
AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE A PURCHASE ORDER TO STOMMEL INC., DBA LEHR
AUTO FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT PATROL VEHICLE OUTFITTING
It was moved by Council Member Klopfenstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem D.
Nguyen that:
An increase to the current purchase order to Stommel Inc., dba Lehr Auto be authorized in the amount of $75,000 for a total of $250,000 , and an increase of $75,000 per year for the remaining three (3) years; and That $75,000 be appropriated from the Fleet Management Fund for the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 Budget.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
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Ayes: (6) Brietigam, O’Neill, K. Nguyen, Klopfenstein, D.
Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) Bui
APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH PETDATA, INC., FOR THE PROCESSING,
ISSUANCE AND COLLECTION OF FEES FOR ANIMAL PET LICENSES (F: 55-PETDATA, INC.)
It was moved by Council Member Klopfenstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem D.
Nguyen that:
An agreement with PetData, Inc., be approved, for three (3) years including two (2) option years in an annual amount of $53,000; and
The City Manager be authorized to execute the agreement and option year agreements on behalf of the City, and to make minor modifications as appropriate.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, O’Neill, K. Nguyen, Klopfenstein, D.
Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) Bui
AWARD A CONTRACT TO NOBEL SYSTEMS, INC., FOR ENTERPRISE COMPUTERIZED MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE (F: 55-NOBEL SYSTEMS, INC.)
It was moved by Council Member Klopfenstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem D.
Nguyen that:
A contract be awarded to Nobel Systems, Inc., in the amount of $63,000 for the first fiscal year, which includes implementation, licensing, and support; The City Manager be authorized to execute the contract, for an additional four (4) option years for a total of five (5) years, in an annual amount of $63,000 for a total of $315,000; and
The City Manager be authorized to make minor modifications as appropriate.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, O’Neill, K. Nguyen, Klopfenstein, D.
Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) Bui
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RECEIVE AND FILE MINUTES FROM THE MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 (F: Vault)
It was moved by Council Member Klopfenstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem D.
Nguyen that:
The Minutes from the meeting held on September 27, 2022, be received and filed.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, O’Neill, K. Nguyen, Klopfenstein, D.
Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) Bui
WARRANTS
It was moved by Council Member Klopfenstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem D.
Nguyen that:
Payroll deposits 00012738 through 00013353 and checks 00185173 through 00185186 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 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, O’Neill, K. Nguyen, Klopfenstein, D.
Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) Bui
RECEIVE AND FILE MEASURE O CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 (F: 122.90)
Following the introduction provided by Sandy Thomas, Chair of the Measure O Citizens’ Oversight Committee, it was moved by Council Member O’Neill, seconded by Council Member Brietigam that:
The Measure O Citizens’ Oversight Committee Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021- 22, be received and filed.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
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Ayes: (6) Brietigam, O’Neill, K. Nguyen, Klopfenstein, D.
Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) Bui
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CT&T CONCRETE PAVING, INC., FOR ON-CALL CONCRETE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT (F: 55-CT&T CONCRETE PAVING, INC.)
Following staff introduction, it was moved by Council Member K. Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
Amendment No. 4 to the agreement with CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc., be approved for providing on-call concrete repair and installation by increasing the current annual contract amount from $660,000 to $900,000 and future option year contractual term amounts from $600,000 to $900,000; and
The City Manager be authorized to execute Amendment No. 4, and to execute option years, with minor modifications as needed on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, O’Neill, K. Nguyen, Klopfenstein, D.
Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) Bui
ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE BE WELL OC MOBILE RESPONSE TEAM PILOT PROGRAM
AND APPROVAL OF A FIRST AMENDMENT WITH BE WELL OC (MIND OC) (F: 55-MIND OC)
Following staff introduction with a PowerPoint presentation provided by CEO of Be Well OC, Marshall Moncrief, and City Council comments in support of Be Well OC, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem D. Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Brietigam that:
The First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Be Well OC (Mind OC) be approved for an additional term of six months, and an additional amount of $450,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $1.75 million, for the deployment of a Mobile Crisis Response Team pilot program; and The City Manager be authorized to sign the Agreement, and make minor modifications as appropriate on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
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Ayes: (6) Brietigam, O’Neill, K. Nguyen, Klopfenstein, D.
Nguyen, Jones
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) Bui
MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND CITY MANAGER
Council Member K. Nguyen thanked the Public Works, Public Safety, and Be Well OC for their work to address homelessness and mental health. She appreciates the leadership and continuum of care being provided to the community by partnering with Be Well OC, and noted that in meetings she has attended, she is proud of the Community Development staff for adding to the Strategic Plan with the Navigation Center and proud that Garden Grove is taking the lead on moving forward with the Navigation Center that will include wrap-around services.
Council Member Klopfenstein commented on the new playground equipment at Garden Grove Park and expressed her gratitude for grant opportunities to upgrade our parks. She congratulated PIO Ana Pulido and her Community Relations team for being recognized by Vector Control for their outstanding educational outreach and receiving plaques for Best Supportive City. She encouraged everyone to check for fleas and to use tick and flea medication for pets, as Vector Control has found fleas in Garden Grove positive for typhus.
Council Member Brietigam reminded parents to be cautious on Halloween, to make sure that children can be seen at night, and suggested reflective vests or chemlights be used. Also, he warned that fentanyl is disguised in homemade candies, and he urged parents to examine Halloween candy carefully and make sure to toss out anything that appears to be homemade.
Council Member O’Neill noted friends who have lost sons and daughters to fentanyl and cautioned everyone to be educated on this very dangerous drug. He congratulated and praised Congressman Lowenthal on his retirement and on how much he has done for the community. He gave kudos to the Garden Grove Unified School District’s achievements, and noted the role the school district has played in his own family and fellow council members. He noted the conventions and shows at the Anaheim Convention Center offers employment opportunities for union labor and brings revenue to the city. He is looking forward to park improvements planned for Magnolia Park, which is in his district, and expressed his enthusiasm for grant opportunities used to upgrade Garden Grove parks.
Mayor Pro Tem D. Nguyen congratulated Congressman Lowenthal and stated that he is a great mentor, he will be missed, and she hopes to see him at future events.
Congratulations to the Garden Grove Unified School District with all of their achievements. She thanked Community Services Director John Montanchez, and Community Services Manager, Janet Pelayo and their team for their work on getting
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the grant funding for the long overdue improvements to Garden Grove Park, and invited the public to enjoy the amenities.
Mayor Jones agreed that the improvements to Garden Grove Park look great, that the new playground equipment is amazing, and he is looking forward to the improvements at Magnolia Park.
City Manager Stiles stated that the City’s efforts for recruiting building inspectors is in progress and an update will be provided to the City Council. He noted that along with housing vouchers, Street Medicine providers working in tandem with CalOptima’s Clinical Field Teams and the City’s Police SRT unit will be proactively assisting the homeless in the community with the health and shelter needs. He thanked Community Services Director, John Montanchez and his staff on the park improvements. He noted that November is a busy month with the upcoming general election on November 8th and the Thanksgiving Holiday on November 24th; and if there were no objections, he recommended cancelling the meetings scheduled on November 8th and the 22nd and holding a special meeting on November 15, 2022.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:30 p.m., Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Meeting Center, 11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, California.
Teresa Pomeroy
City Clerk