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MINUTES
GARDEN GROVE CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Community Meeting Center
11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840
CONVENE MEETING
At 6:33 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam convened the meeting.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: (5) Council Members O’Neill, Tran, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam,
ABSENT: (2) Mayor Jones, Council Member DoVinh
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
RECESS
At 6:34 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
At 6:46 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam reconvened the meeting with Council Members O’Neill, Tran, Klopfenstein, and Nguyen present.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO CONGRESSMAN LOU
CORREA FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE REPRESENTING GARDEN GROVE, DISTRICT 46 (F: 83.1-2023)
Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam pulled this item forward and motioned to adopt a Resolution of Commendation recognizing Congressman Lou Correa for his years of service representing Garden Grove. The motion was seconded by Council Member O’Neill, and carried with a 5-0-2 vote as follows:
Ayes: (5) O’Neill, Tran, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam Noes: (0) None
Absent: (2) DoVinh, Jones
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PRESENTATION – COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT IN RECOGNITION OF CONGRESSMAN
LOU CORREA FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE REPRESENTING GARDEN GROVE DISTRICT 46
Following the reading of the Community Spotlight, Congressman Correa was provided with a framed Resolution of Commendation, and he addressed the City Council thanking them for the recognition and expressing his continued commitment to Garden Grove.
ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING APRIL AS DONATE LIFE MONTH (F: 83.1-2023)
Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam pulled this item forward, and requested City Council action.
It was moved by Council Member O’Neill, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
A Proclamation celebrating April as Donate Life Month, be adopted.
The Motion carried by a 5-0-2 vote as follows:
Ayes: (5) O’Neill, Tran, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam Noes: (0) None
Absent (2) DoVinh, Jones
Following the vote, Rachel Rodriguez, One Legacy Ambassador, received a framed proclamation and addressed the City Council thanking them and sharing her personal story of the loss of her small grandson whose organs saved several lives.
ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS GOOD NEIGHBOR
SHARED AIR AWARENESS MONTH AS REQUESTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL (F: 83.1-2023)
Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam pulled this item forward, and requested City Council Action.
It was moved by Council Member O’Neill, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
A Proclamation recognizing April as Good Neighbor Shared Air Awareness Month as requested by the City Council be adopted.
The Motion carried by a 5-0-2 vote as follows:
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Ayes: (5) O’Neill, Tran, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam Noes: (0) None
Absent: (2) DoVinh, Jones
Following the vote, representatives from the Waymakers, a nonprofit serving Orange County, received a framed proclamation and addressed the City Council thanking them for their support.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Speakers: Abdil Garcia, Giavanna Miller, Joanna Carabarin, Shawta Singh, Teresa Tran, Dan Gleason, Grace Lee, Hang Nguyen, Cassie Reynolds, Kris Beard, Nicholas Dibs
Written Communications: Ana Chris Stella
RECESS
At 7:45 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
At 7:47 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam reconvened the meeting with Council Members O’Neill, Tran, Klopfenstein, and Nguyen present.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO CONGRESSMAN LOU
CORREA FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE REPRESENTING GARDEN GROVE, DISTRICT 46 (F: 83.1-2023)
This matter was heard earlier in the meeting.
ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING APRIL AS DONATE LIFE MONTH (F: 83.1-2023)
This matter was heard earlier in the meeting.
ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH (F: 83.1-2023)
It was moved by Council Member O’Neill, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
A Proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, be adopted.
The motion carried by a 5-0-2 vote as follows:
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Ayes: (5) O’Neill, Tran, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam Noes: (0) None
Absent: (2) DoVinh, Jones
APPROVAL OF QUITCLAIM DEEDS OF EASEMENTS RELINQUISHING THE FIRE
SERVICE WATER LINE/CONNECTION ACCESS TO LIBERTY PROPERTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 12691 PALA DRIVE AND 12601 INDUSTRY STREET, GARDEN GROVE (F: 84.3)
It was moved by Council Member O’Neill, seconded by Council Member Nguyen that:
Quitclaim Deeds of Easement relinquishing the Fire Service Water Line connection access to Liberty Property Limited Partnership for the properties located at 12691 Pala Drive and 12601 Industry Street, Garden Grove, be approved; and The City Clerk by authorized to record the Quitclaim Deeds with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder.
The motion carried by a 5-0-2 vote as follows:
Ayes: (5) O’Neill, Tran, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam Noes: (0) None
Absent: (2) DoVinh, Jones
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL DEFENDANTS (F: 55.1B)
It was moved by Council Member O’Neill, seconded by Council Member Nguyen that:
Resolution No. 9785-23 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove, California, approving and ratifying participation in National Opioid Settlement Agreements and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related documents, be adopted.
The motion carried by a 5-0-2 vote as follows:
Ayes: (5) O’Neill, Tran, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam Noes: (0) None
Absent: (2) DoVinh, Jones
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AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNCIL MEMBER NGUYEN TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LATINO ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK ON JULY 11-13, 2023 (F: 78)
It was moved by Council Member O’Neill, seconded by Council Member Nguyen that:
Participation by Council Member Nguyen in the NALEO Conference in New York on July 11-13, 2023 including travel, food, and other ancillary expenses in the amount of $1,800, be authorized.
The motion carried by a 5-0-2 vote as follows:
Ayes: (5) O’Neill, Tran, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam Noes: (0) None
Absent: (2) DoVinh, Jones
AWARD CONTRACTS TO AME BUILDERS, INC., DBA AME ROOFING, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SILICONE ROOFING PROJECT, 11277 GARDEN GROVE NO. 02-2023 (F: 55-AME BUILDERS, INC. DBA AME ROOFING)
It was moved by Council Member O’Neill, seconded by Council Member Nguyen that:
Contracts be awarded to AME Builders, Inc., dba AME Roofing, in the amount of $131,736, for the construction, and $9,360 for the maintenance, for the Silicone Roofing Project, 11277 Garden Grove No. 02-2023;
The Finance Director be authorized to appropriate $141,096 for the project from GL-1112111280, JL-NC1326274;
A ten percent contingency be authorized for unforeseen increases or change orders for the term of the contracts available at the sole discretion of the City Manager; and
The City Manager, or her designee, be authorized to execute the contracts, and make minor modifications, on behalf of the City, as appropriate.
The motion carried by a 5-0-2 vote as follows:
Ayes: (5) O’Neill, Tran, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam Noes: (0) None
Absent: (2) DoVinh, Jones
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RECEIVE AND FILE MINUTES FROM THE MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (F: VAULT)
It was moved by Council Member O’Neill, seconded by Council Member Nguyen that:
The minutes from the meeting held on February 28, 2023, be received and filed.
The motion carried by a 5-0-2 vote as follows:
Ayes: (5) O’Neill, Tran, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam Noes: (0) None
Absent: (2) DoVinh, Jones
WARRANTS
It was moved by Council Member O’Neill, seconded by Council Member Nguyen that:
Demands covered by Wire numbers 00001483 through 00001514, EFT numbers 00033633 through 00033675, and check numbers 00685072 through 00685158 inclusive as listed on this register and have been verified by the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed;
Demands covered EFT numbers 00033676 through 00034705, and check numbers 00685159 through 00685372 inclusive as listed on this register and have been verified by the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed;
Demands covered by EFT numbers 00034706 through 00034732, and check numbers 00685373 through 00685437 inclusive as listed on this register and have been verified by the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed;
Demands covered by EFT numbers 00034733 through 00034775, and check numbers 00685438 through 00685608 inclusive as listed on this register and have been verified by the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed; and
Demands covered by Wire numbers 00001515 through 00001546, EFT numbers 00034776 through 00034804, and check numbers 00685609 through 00685731 inclusive as listed on this register and have been verified by the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed.
The motion carried by a 5-0-2 vote as follows:
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Ayes: (5) O’Neill, Tran, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam Noes: (0) None
Absent: (2) DoVinh, Jones
APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY AWARD LETTER BETWEEN THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE, GARDEN GROVE HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND NEW TAMERLANE, LLC. (JOINT ACTION WITH THE GARDEN GROVE HOUSING AUTHORITY) (F: 117.18B) (XR: H-117.18B)
City Council Action
Following the introduction, it was moved by Council Member Klopfenstein, seconded by Council Member Nguyen that:
The Preliminary Award Letter be approved;
The City Manager be authorized to make minor modifications as needed, and sign the Award Letter on behalf of the City; and
The City Manager be authorized to execute the Affordable Housing Agreement, and any pertinent related documents including all exhibits, instruments, implementing agreements, and to make minor modifications as needed on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by a 5-0-2 vote as follows:
Ayes: (5) O’Neill, Tran, , Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen, Brietigam Noes: (0) None
Absent: (2) DoVinh, Jones
Housing Authority Action
Following staff introduction, it was moved by Commissioner Klopfenstein, seconded by Commissioner K. Nguyen that:
The Preliminary Award Letter be approved;
The Director be authorized to make minor modifications as needed, and sign the Award Letter on behalf of the Housing Authority; and
The Director be authorized to execute the Affordable Housing Agreement, and any pertinent related documents including all exhibits, instruments, implementing agreements, and to make minor modifications as needed on behalf of the Housing Authority.
The motion carried by a 6-0-3 vote as follows:
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Ayes: (6) Beckles, O’Neill, Tran, Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen, Brietigam
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (3) Jones, DoVinh, T. Nguyen
AWARD A CONTRACT TO SULLY-MILLER CONTRACTING COMPANY, FOR ACACIA
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, WHICH INCLUDES ROAD, PAVEMENT AND WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS (F: 55-SULLY-MILLER CONTRACTING COMPANY)
Following staff introduction and City Council comments, it was moved by Council Member O’Neill, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam that:
A contract be awarded to Sully-Miller Contracting Company, in the amount of $6,988,665, for the Acacia Neighborhood Improvements Project; and The City Manager be authorized to execute the contract with Sully-Miller Contracting Company, and make minor modifications as appropriate on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by a 5-0-2 vote as follows:
Ayes: (5) O’Neill, Tran, , Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen, Brietigam Noes: (0) None
Absent: (2) DoVinh, Jones
MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND CITY MANAGER
ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS GOOD NEIGHBOR
SHARED AIR AWARENESS MONTH AS REQUESTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL (F: 83.1-2023)
This matter was heard earlier in the meeting.
MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND CITY MANAGER (CONTINUED)
Council Member Tran commented on an event hosted by Hong Ly that she attended where senior citizens were taught techniques to protect themselves, and she thanked the staff for allowing this opportunity in providing a space and she encouraged seniors to seek out Hong Ly’s training program. She thanked staff for coordinating the compost giveaway and commented on how much the community appreciates these kinds of services.
Council Member Klopfenstein noted that today is National Pet Day, and she announced that on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., residents are encouraged to contact Maureen Blackmun with the Garden Grove Neighborhood Association to reserve a seat for Meet on Main – Walk a Mile in my Paws event at
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the Community Meeting Center in support of the John Reynolds Youth Support Canine Foundation and the Garden Grove Police Department’s canine unit with an opportunity to win a private lunch with the canine support team. The canine support team are frequent emotional support visitors to Garden Grove schools.
Council Member Nguyen announced the next Community Clean-Up Day in District 6 on April 22, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to be held at the Municipal Services Center located at 13820 Newhope Street. She encouraged everyone to wear their denim on Denim Day, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, to bring awareness to and to honor victims of sexual assault, and she invited everyone to come to the Civic Center Pond on that day at 8:00 a.m. for a group picture. She expressed her appreciation for the Doig Intermediate Student members of the Doig Action Committee who spoke tonight on installing a mural near Doig Intermediate School to discourage proliferation of graffiti and encourage public art. She noted that the Doig Action Committee consists of students who spend a lot of time coming up with relevant topics and research to proactively enhance their community, and she expressed support for their public art focus to combat graffiti. She noted that the City has enhanced their graffiti program for combatting graffiti, and she hopes to meet with the Doig Action Committee to collaborate on funding a mural near Doig Intermediate. She named the schools in proximity to Doig Intermediate that include Clinton Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary, and Santiago High School where students pass by and pass through on a daily basis, who would benefit by public art expression. She noted that both she and Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam have spoken on expanding public art and suggested that they both meet with city staff to explore a mural program.
Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam noted that there was a significant structure fire at the 12500 block on Valley View Street. The Orange County Fire Authority responded to the fire and some of the fire fighters were seriously injured when a portion of the overhang above the sidewalk fronting the shops came down. He also noted that in speaking with the local residents and the business owners, they had very positive feedback on the response time and handling of the fire by the Fire Authority. Four of the businesses were completely destroyed by the fire, and eleven that were tagged have been reopened. His prayers go out to the business owners and he is hoping that those businesses are able to be back and running as soon as possible.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:00 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam adjourned the meeting. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Meeting Center, 11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, California.
Teresa Pomeroy
City Clerk