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MINUTES
GARDEN GROVE CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Community Meeting Center
11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
At 6:00 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 6:07 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION
Speakers: None.
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 6:25 p.m., Mayor Jones adjourned closed session.
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
At 6:35 p.m., Mayor Jones convened the meeting with all Council Members present.
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT IN RECOGNITION OF THE SPACE HEROES FROM WALTON
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL FOR WINNING THE NASA TECHRISE STUDENT CHALLENGE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Speakers: Rubi Garcia, Nicholas Dibs, Ana Parker, Alejandro
RECESS
At 6:57 p.m. Mayor Jones recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
At 6:59 p.m., Mayor Jones reconvened the meeting with all Council Members present.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE GARDEN GROVE TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD’S 2023-24 ANNUAL REPORT, DECLARATION OF INTENTION TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24,
AND SETTING THE TIME AND DATE TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT (F: 32.1)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member O’Neill that:
Resolution No. 9786-23 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove approving the annual report of the Garden Grove Tourism Improvement District Advisory Board, declaring its intention to levy assessments for Fiscal Year 2023-24 for the Garden Grove Tourism Improvement District, fixing
the time and place of public hearing thereon and giving notice thereof, be adopted.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) O’Neill, Tran, DoVinh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen,
Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MERCHANTS BUILDING MAINTENANCE FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES (F: 55-MERCHANTS BUILDING
MAINTENANCE)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member O’Neill that:
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Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Merchants Building Maintenance, LLC, in the amount of $25,000 for the remainder of the three year term, be approved; An increase of $25,000 for each of the two option years, for a total increase of $75,000, be approved; and
The City Manager be authorized to execute the amendment, including each option year extension.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) O’Neill, Tran, DoVinh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen,
Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH SIEMENS INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR THE REPAIR
OF THE HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AT THE GEM THEATER (F: 55-SIEMENS INDUSTRIES, INC.) (XR: 87.3)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member O’Neill that:
An agreement with Siemens Industries, Inc., in the amount of $54,000, for the repair of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning control system at the GEM Theater , be approved; and
The City Manager be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) O’Neill, Tran, DoVinh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen,
Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
RECEIVE AND FILE MINUTES FROM THE MEETINGS HELD ON MARCH 17, 2023, AND MARCH 28, 2023 (F: VAULT)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member O’Neill that:
The minutes from the meetings held on March 17, 2023, and March 28, 2023, be received and filed.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
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Ayes: (7) O’Neill, Tran, DoVinh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen,
Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
WARRANTS
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member O’Neill that:
Demands covered by EFT numbers 00034805 through 00034834, and check numbers 00685732 through 00685809 inclusive and have been verified by the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed;
Demands covered by Wire numbers 00001547 through 00001560, EFT numbers 00034835 through 00034848, and check numbers 00685810 through 00685879 inclusive 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 00034849 through 00035879 and check numbers 00685880 through 00686096 inclusive 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 00035880 through 00035908, and check numbers 00686097 through 00686177 inclusive and have been verified by the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed;
Demands covered by Wire numbers 00001561 through 00001564, EFT numbers 00035909 through 00035935 and check numbers 00686178 through 00686334 inclusive 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 00021409 through 00022035 and check numbers 00185340 through 00185348 inclusive and have been verified by the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed; and
Demands covered by EFT numbers 00022036 through 00022658 and check numbers 00185349 through 00185358 inclusive 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 7-0 vote as follows:
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Ayes: (7) O’Neill, Tran, DoVinh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen,
Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATIONS OF DAISY PEREZ AND MATTHEW MONTANO FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION (F: 122.10A)
It was moved by Council Member O’Neill, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam that:
The Resignations of Daisy Perez and Matthew Montano from the Planning Commission be accepted.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) O’Neill, Tran, DoVinh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen,
Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING GRANT PROGRAM (F: 55- DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT) (XR: 87.1A)
Following staff introduction it was moved by Council Member Klopfenstein, seconded by Council Member Nguyen that:
A Grant Agreement, in the amount of $1 million, by and between the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Community Project Funding Grant Program and the City of Garden Grove be approved for: the Jardin de los Ninos Park at 12534 Keel Avenue to replace park playground equipment and surface; the Haster Basin Park at 12952 Lampson Avenue to replace playground equipment and surface on city park property, and replace park restrooms with a pre-fabricated structure for two restroom stalls adjacent to the playground; and the West Haven Park at 12252 West Street to replace park restrooms with a new prefabricated building that will have four restroom stalls; and
The City Manager, or designee, be authorized to execute the Grant Agreement, including making any minor modifications as needed.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) O’Neill, Tran, DoVinh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen,
Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
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APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN
COUNTIES OIL COMPANY TO PROVIDE FUEL AND FUEL MANAGEMENT FOR CITY VEHICLES (F: 55-SOUTHERN COUNTIES OIL COMPANY)
Following staff introduction, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member O’Neill that:
Bidding be dispens ed in the best interest of the City pursuant to Garden Grove Municipal Code 2.50.060(G);
Amendment No. 3 to extend the term of the contract for one year with Southern Counties Oil Co. (SC Fuels), in the amount of $1,000,000 for the purchase of fuel for city vehicles and equipment, be approved; and
The City Manager be authorized to execute the agreement, 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, DoVinh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen,
Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
AWARD A CONTRACT TO WEST YOST ASSOCIATES FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE CHAPMAN AND DALE WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CP NO. 1361000 (F: 55-WEST YOST
ASSOCIATES)
Following staff introduction, it was moved by Council Member O’Neill, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
A contract be awarded to West Yost Associates, in the amount of $299,898, for providing professional engineering services for the Chapman and Dale Water Improvement Project, CP No. 1361000; and
The City Manager be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and approve minor modifications as needed.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) O’Neill, Tran, DoVinh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen,
Brietigam, Jones
Noes: (0) None
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MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND CITY MANAGER
Council Member Tran commented on attending the General Assembly for the Southern California Association of Governments, and noted grants are available for eligible residents and businesses from Verizon and Southern California Edison. She also expressed her appreciation for the City Manager’s Office for their guidance and explanation regarding the additional costs for the HVAC system at the GEM Theater.
Council Member DoVinh encouraged people who need assistance with their energy costs to connect with Community Action Partnership, which is located at 11870 Monarch Street, Garden Grove, and phone number is 714-897-6670. The Community Action Partnership is a long time resource in Orange County that has helped many families, and provides for assistance with energy bills and retrofitting through grant funds from the state and federal government. Please note that grants have specific income eligibility requirements and deadlines.
City Attorney Sandoval stated that there was no reportable action on the closed session matters.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:13 p.m., Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Meeting Center, 11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, California.
Teresa Pomeroy
City Clerk