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MINUTES
GARDEN GROVE CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Community Meeting Center
11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
At 5:34 p.m., Mayor Jones convened closed session.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: (6) Council Members O’Neill, Tran, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam, Mayor Jones
ABSENT: (1) Council Member DoVinh absent at Roll Call,
but joined the meeting at 5:49 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION
Speakers: None.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Marine Perez, et al. vs. City of Garden Grove, et al., OCSC Case No. 2022-01281816
Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 12966 Euclid Street, Garden Grove
City Negotiator: Lisa Kim, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Peter Wells and Anthony DeLorenzo, CBRE Under Negotiation: To obtain direction regarding the price and terms of payment for acquisition of the property
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 6:30 p.m., Mayor Jones adjourned closed session.
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
At 6:36 p.m., Mayor Jones convened the meeting with all Council Members present.
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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT IN RECOGNITION OF THE GARDEN GROVE POLICE
DEPARTMENT VIP PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS FOR THEIR VALUED SERVICE
ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING MAY 1-7, 2023, AS YOUTH WEEK (F: 83.1-2023)
This item was pulled out of order and moved by Mayor Jones, seconded by Council Member Nguyen that:
A Proclamation celebrating May 1-7, 2023, as Youth Week, be adopted.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) O’Neill, Tran, DoVi nh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
Following the reading of the Proclamation by Assistant City Manager Maria Stipe, Stephanie Janji, Americanism chair with the Garden Grove Elks Lodge #1952, thanked the Mayor and City Council for their recognition. A Certificate of Recognition was concurrently presented to La Quinta High School Student Kenton Bach for his appointment to the United States Military Academy West Point.
RECESS
At 6:37 p.m. Mayor Jones recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
At 6:41 p.m., Mayor Jones reconvened the meeting with all Council Members present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Speakers: Michael Hunn, Kelly Bruno-Nelso n, Luis Burgueno, Dayton Phan, Han, Josh McIntosh, Aaron Downs, Greg Madrigal, Brandon Rodrigo, Ana Parker, Nicholas Dibs, Maureen Blackmun
Written Communications: Craig Durfey
RECESS
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At 7:30 p.m. Mayor Jones recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
At 7:35 p.m., Mayor Jones reconvened the meeting with all Council Members present.
ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING MAY 1-7, 2023, AS YOUTH WEEK (F: 83.1-2023)
This matter was considered earlier in the meeting.
ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING MAY AS ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH (F: 83.1-2023)
It was moved by Council Member Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
A Proclamation celebrating May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, be adopted.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) O’Neill, Tran, DoVi nh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH (F: 83.1-2023)
It was moved by Council Member Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
A Proclamation recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month, be adopted.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) O’Neill, Tran, DoVi nh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
AUTHORIZATION FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS AND STAFF TO TRAVEL TO SOUTH KOREA
TO PARTICIPATE IN A TOURISM PROMOTION AND SISTER CITY ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM; AUTHORIZATION FOR ONE STAFF MEMBER TO TRAVEL FROM SOUTH
KOREA TO JAPAN AS PART OF AN OPTIONAL VISIT ANAHEIM DELEGATION
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It was moved by Council Member Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
Travel to South Korea from September 15 -24, 2023, in cooperation with Visit Anaheim, GGTPC and Anyang City, for up to five City Council Members and three staff members, be authorized; and
Optional travel for one staff member from South Korea to Japan from September 19- 24, 2023, in cooperation with Visit Anaheim and GGTPC, be authorized.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) O’Neill, Tran, DoVi nh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
REJECT THE BID RECEIVED FOR IFB S-1300B ON-CALL ASPHALT COLD MILLING, TRUCKING, STREET SWEEPING, AND OPERATOR SERVICES (F: 60.4)
It was moved by Council Member Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
The bid received on Friday, March 17, 2023 for IFB S-1300B On-Call Asphalt Cold Milling, Trucking, Street Sweeping, and Operator Services, be rejected.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) O’Neill, Tran, DoVi nh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
APPROPRIATION OF ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS TO PURCHASE POLICE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT (F: 82.4)
It was moved by Council Member Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
Asset Forfeiture funds in the amount of $65,000, be appropriated, and those funds be allocated to the Police Department 2022-23 budget.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) O’Neill, Tran, DoVi nh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
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AWARD A CONTRACT TO SOUTHSTAR ENGINEERING & CONSULTING INC., FOR THE BICYCLE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2312, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES (F: 55-SOUTHSTAR ENGINEERING & CONSULTING, INC.)
It was moved by Council Member Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
A contract in the amount of $135,805 be awarded to Southstar Engineering & Consulting Inc. for Construction Management; and
The City Manager, or her designees, be authorized to execute the agreement, sign amendments, and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) O’Neill, Tran, DoVi nh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH HF&H CONSULTANTS,
LLC, TO ASSIST WITH TECHNICAL AND LEGISLATIVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SENATE BILL 1383 (Joint Action Item with the Sanitary District) (F: S-55 HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC)
It was moved by Council Member Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
Amendment No.3 with HF&H Consultants, LLC, increasing the current contract amount by $50,000 for a new not to exceed total of of $155,062.50 through September 30, 2023, be approved; and
The City Manager be authorized to execute the amendment on behalf of the District and make minor modifications as appropriate.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) O’Neill, Tran, DoVi nh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
SANITARY DISTRICT ACTION
It was moved by Member Brietigam, seconded by Member Jones that:
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Amendment No. 3 with HF&H Consultants, LLC, increasing the current contract amount by $50,000 for a new not to exceed total of $155,062.50 through September 30, 2023, be approved; and
The General Manager be authorized to execute the amendment on behalf of the District and make minor modifications as appropriate.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, Jones, DoVinh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Tran, O’Neill
Noes: (0) None
APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO A CONTRACT WITH PACIFIC HYDROTECH
CORPORATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MAGNOLIA RESERVOIR AND
BOOSTER PUMP STATION REHABILITATION PROJECT
(F: 92.PROJ.7402/CP1205000)
It was moved by Council Member Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
Change Order No. 3 to the existing contract with Pacific Hydrotech Corporation, increasing the existing Agreement amount from $3,514,053.35 to $3,729,887.81, a $215,834.46 increase, be approved;
70 working days of time extension for the additional scopes, be approved; and The Public Works Director be authorized to execute Change Order No. 3 to the contract agreement on behalf of the Ci ty, and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) O’Neill, Tran, DoVi nh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
RECEIVE AND FILE MINUTES FROM THE MEETING HELD ON MARCH 14, 2023 (F: VAULT)
It was moved by Council Member Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
The minutes from the meeting held on March 14, 2023, be received and filed.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
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Ayes: (7) O’Neill, Tran, DoVi nh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
WARRANTS
It was moved by Council Member Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
Payroll deposits 00020779 through 00021408 and checks 00185325 through 00185339 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) O’Neill, Tran, DoVi nh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVAL OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ACTION PLAN FOR THE USE OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FUNDS (F:117.10D)
Following staff introduction, Mayor Jones declared the public hearing open.
Speakers: Nicholas Dibs
With no further public comment, Mayor Jones declared the public hearing closed.
Following City Council comments, it was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Mayor Jones that:
Staff be directed to submit the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Action Plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for approval; and
The City Manager be authorized to execute agreements related to HUD funding, and make modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) O’Neill, Tran, DoVi nh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
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AWARD A CONTRACT TO VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF LOS ANGELES TO OPERATE THE CENTRAL CITIES NAVIGATION CENTER (F: 117.15B)
Following staff introduction and introductory remarks by Eric Richardson, Assistant Operations Director of Housing for Volunteers of America of Los Angeles (VOALA), Council Member Nguyen expressed support for the Navigation Center based in District 6. She highlighted the remarkable progress the City has made over the last few years in prioritizing the unhoused population, as well as prioritizing mental health and substance use issues. She also emphasized the importance of providing continuous whole person care, so that individuals have an opportunity to thrive and overcome their circumstances. She thanked City staff, providers and partners for all their hard work and efforts.
Council Member Tran expressed appreciation for all the detailed services that will be provided. She noted that the recently launched street medicine program and Navigation Center will both help provide support services and shelter for individuals that seek help.
Council Member Klopfenstein expressed support in the selection of VOALA as the operator of the future Navigation Center; a key component for the opening of the Navigation Center.
Council Member O’Neill expressed support and stated that the approved amount will cover services provided with progress billed payments, not-to-exceed budget, and will be managed by a reputable operator.
Council Member Brietigam expressed support noting that this helps the City meet its threshold in the Boise decision.
With no further comments, it was moved by Council Member Nguyen, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
A contract be awarded to Volunteers of America of Los Angeles with in the not-to- exceed amount of $2,569,275 for the initial year and five percent cost inflation annually thereafter;
Authorize the City Manager, or her designees, to execute the agreement, and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City; and Authorize the City Manager, or her designees, to exercise option terms and sign the amendments.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
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Ayes: (7) O’Neill, Tran, DoVi nh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
AWARD A CONTRACT TO THOMCO CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CENTRAL CITIES NAVIGATION CENTER (CCNC) LOCATED AT 13871 WEST STREET, CITY PROJECT NO. 1350000-1 (117.15B.PROJ.CP1350000-1) (XR:
117.15B)
Following staff introduction, it was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member O’Neill that:
The bid protests be denied and the irregulari ties in Thomco Construction Inc.’s bid documents be waived;
The award of contract to Thomco Construction Inc., in the amount of. $4,267,450 for the Central Cities Navigation Center construction and rehabilitation, be approved; Appropriation of $5,300,000 received from the County of Orange per County MOU (GL: 260-211-1210, JL: CIP1369000), be authorized; and
The City Manager, or her designees, be authorized to execute the agreement, and make minor modifications, on behalf of the City, as appropriate there to.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) O’Neill, Tran, DoVi nh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen, Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND CITY MANAGER
Council Member Brietigam shared that he attended the grand opening of Curify Urgent Care located 7923 Garden Grove Boulevard in Garden Grove. He shared information on the company’s innovative business model which helps reduce the impacts to emergency room wait times. He also shared that he attended the 2023 Orange County Crime Victims’ Ceremony hosted by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. He noted that this event is held annually as part of the National Victim’s Rights Week and proposed that a proclamation be listed on the City’s agenda next year. Lastly, Council Member Brietigam commended Mayor Jones on his presentation at the State of the City and congratulated the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce on hosting a great event.
Council Member O’Neill concurred that the State of the City was a great event and congratulated Garden Grove Television 3’s (GGTV3) award-winning work on the State of City video production. He also shared that on April 15, 2023, he and City
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Manager Lisa Kim attended funeral services for retired OCFA Division Chief Ron Roberts and expressed condolences to his family. As Garden Grove’s OCFA representative he reported that he recently toured wildfire areas and advised the public to visit the Orange County Fire Authority website for tips to mitigate fire hazards. Lastly, he announced the upcoming District 2 Community Cleanup Day event scheduled for Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Skylark Elementary.
Council Member Tran recognized a group of students from St. Columban School for their outstanding work at a community event and commended them for their dedication to community service. She also reported that she and other Council Members attended the Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year event and expressed delight in seeing students’ joy in being recognized at the event. Lastly, Council Member Tran shared that she attended the Magnolia Park event on April 20, 2023 where the public expressed gratitude for the event.
Council Member DoVinh commended the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce for their great work on hosting the 2023 Garden Grove State of the City and thanked sponsors for their support. He stated that the event helps build partnerships and provides an opportunity to inform the community of upcoming projects in Garden Grove. He also thanked City Manager Lisa Kim and Chief Building Official David Dent for appearing on his television show to educate the community, as there have been several major structure fires in the City. He also mentioned a fatal traffic collision and cautioned the public about driving under the influence (DUI) and urged the public not to drink and drive. Council Member DoVinh highlighted Black April and thanked the City Council for adopting the Proclamation commemorating Black April, but hopes that next year there will be several groups in attendance to receive the Proclamation when it is adopted. Lastly, he invited residents to watch the 2023 State of the City video once posted online.
Council Member Klopfenstein shared that she participated in the Washington D.C.
Advocacy Trip with the Association of California Cities of Orange County. The group met with several committees, and various congressional and senate leaders. Topics discussed included energy, homelessness, fentanyl crisis, crime, infrastructure, grid security, water and housing. While Orange County was well represented she was a vocal advocate for Garden Grove. Council Member Klopfenstein also highlighted the return of the Garden Grove Gems program and informed residents that they can nominate their homes; the nomination period is from April 10th through April 28 th.
Voting will begin May 8th and conclude on May 21st. District winners will be announced on Wednesday, May 31st. For more information the public should visit the website at ggcity.org/gems. Lastly, she commended the students from Garden Grove High School for actively getting involved and seeking to better their community. She is looking to forward to meeting with them, along with Council Member Nguyen and Council Member Tran, to discuss their ideas for a local skate park.
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Council Member Nguyen congratulated Mayor Jones for a great State of the City presentation and thanked the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce, and all the event sponsors. She attended the District 6 Community Cleanup event this past weekend and requested that these events be scheduled more strategically throughout the year to allow more community participation. Council Member Nguyen also spoke about Black April which is a somber commemoration of the fall of Saigon. She visited the Museum of the Republic of Vietnam and encouraged the public to educate themselves on the history of this significant event given that Garden Grove is home to the largest Vietnamese community outside of Vietnam. Lastly, Council Member Nguyen highlighted the upcoming observation of Denim Day, which is a day to show support for survivors of sexual assault, and invited the community to join her at the Civic Center Park at 8:00 a.m. on April 26, 2023 for the annual Denim Day photo.
Mayor Jones thanked the Garden Grove Television 3 (GGTV3) staff for their dedication and professionalism on the production of the State of the City videos and thanked everyone involved for all their hard work.
City Manager Lisa Kim announced the 2023 Garden Grove College Graduates’ Reception scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, 2023 and invited the candidates to sign up by the deadline of Friday, May 12, 2023. More information on this free event is available at www.ggcity.org/grads. She also thanked the City Council for their support as it relates to addressing homelessness and shared that staff would be providing an update to the Comprehensive Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness (CSPAH) in the coming months. Lastly, City Manager Kim shared that she attended the Coffee with a Cop event on Saturday, April 22, 2023, and shared that it was a great event and well attended.
City Attorney Sandoval stated that there was no reportable action on the closed session matters.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:37 p.m., Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Meeting Center, 11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, California.
Lizabeth Vasquez
Deputy City Clerk