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MINUTES
GARDEN GROVE CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Community Meeting Center
11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
At 5:45 p.m., Mayor Jones convened closed session.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: (6) Council Members Brietigam, O’Neill, DoVinh, Klopfenstein, Nguyen-Penaloza, Mayor Jones
ABSENT: (1) Mayor Pro Tem Tran was absent at Roll Call
but joined the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION
Speakers: None.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
City Property: 12966 Euclid Street
City Negotiator: Lisa Kim, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Christine M. Walker, F&M Bank
Under Negotiation: To obtain direction regarding the price and terms of payment for a lease of space in the building at the property.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 6:30 p.m., Mayor Jones adjourned closed session.
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
At 6:35 p.m., Mayor Jones convened the meeting in the Council Chamber with Council Members Brieitgam, O’Neill, DoVinh, Klopfenstein, and Nguyen-Penaloza present.
INVOCATION
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT IN RECOGNITION OF THE SCS TECHNACOLTS FOR THEIR FIRST LEGO LEAGUE CHALLENGE ACCOMPLISHMENTS (F: 83.1-2024)
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT IN RECOGNITION OF SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION OF
GARDEN GROVE EXCHANGE STUDENT AMBASSADORS VISITING ANYANG, REPUBLIC OF KOREA (F: 83.1-2024) (F: 102.3)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Speakers: Randall Noline, Ron Skolzae, Lupe Lopez, Kyle Mason.
RECESS
At 7:09 p.m., Mayor Jones recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
At 7:11 p.m., Mayor Jones reconvened the meeting with all Council Members present.
ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING MARCH AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH (F: 83.1-2024)
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
A Proclamation be adopted celebrating March as Women’s History Month.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, DoVinh, Klopfenstein,
Nguyen-Penaloza, Tran, Jones
Noes: (0) None
RECEIVE AND FILE THE 2023 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE GENERAL PLAN (F: 20.2)
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
The 2023 Annual Progress Report on the Status of the General Plan be received and filed; and
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Staff be authorized to transmit the annual Report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research, and to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, DoVinh, Klopfenstein,
Nguyen-Penaloza, Tran, Jones
Noes: (0) None
ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT COMPLETION FOR VARIOUS RESIDENTIAL STREETS RECONSTRUCTION 2023. (ACACIA-JOSEPHINE NEIGHBORHOOD) PROJECT NO. CP- 1259000 (F: 96.PROJ.CP-1259000)
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
Project CP-1259000, Various Residential Streets Reconstruction 2023 (Acacia- Josephine neighborhood) be accepted as complete;
The City Manager be authorized to execute the Notice of Completion of Public Works Improvement and Work; and
The Finance Director be authorized to release the retention payment when appropriate to do so.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, DoVinh, Klopfenstein,
Nguyen-Penaloza, Tran, Jones
Noes: (0) None
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL TO ATTEND THE INNOVATING COMMERCE SERVING COMMUNITIES (ICSC) 2024 CONFERENCE FROM MAY 19, THROUGH MAY 21, 2024 (F: 46.1) (F: A-78.1)
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
Costs, in the estimated amount of $8,000, incurred attending the ICSC conference be approved;
The Senior Program Specialist be approved for overnight travel to attend the conference;
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ICSC conference be approved on the list of conferences for the City Manager's Office;
The City Manager, or designee, be authorized to attend the conference; and Out-of-state travel for up to three Council Members to attend the ICSC conference, be approved.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, DoVinh, Klopfenstein,
Nguyen-Penaloza, Tran, Jones
Noes: (0) None
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO THE CHARLES MACHINE WORKS FOR ONE (1) NEW DITCH WITCH RIDE ON TRENCHER/ROOT PRUNER
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
The Finance Director be authorized to issue a purchase order in the amount of $74,304.48 to The Charles Machine Works for the purchase of one (1) new Ditch Witch Trencher/Root pruner.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, DoVinh, Klopfenstein,
Nguyen-Penaloza, Tran, Jones
Noes: (0) None
AUTHORIZATION FOR TH E ISSUANCE OF A PURC HASE ORDER WITH HARB OR POINTE TO REPLACE FO UR (4) HEATING, VENT ILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) PACKAGE UNITS AT FIRE STATION 81
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
The Finance Director be authorized to issue a purchase order in the amount of $83,184 to Harbor Pointe for the replacement of four (4) HVAC package units at Fire Station 81.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
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Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, DoVinh, Klopfenstein,
Nguyen-Penaloza, Tran, Jones
Noes: (0) None
RECEIVE AND FILE MINUTES FROM THE MEETINGS HELD ON FEBRUARY 13, 2024 AND FEBRUARY 16, 2024 (F: Vault)
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
The Minutes from the meetings held on February 13, 2024, and February 16, 2024, be received and filed.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, DoVinh, Klopfenstein,
Nguyen-Penaloza, Tran, Jones
Noes: (0) None
WARRANTS
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
Demands covered by EFT numbers 00035558 through 00036193 and check numbers 00185668 through 00185679 inclusive as listed 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 00035558 through 00036193 and check numbers 00185668 through 00185679 inclusive as listed 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 00045628 through 00046692, and check numbers 00691640 through 00691841 inclusive as listed 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 00046693 through 00046714, and check numbers 00691842 through 00691906 inclusive as listed 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 00046715 through 00046752, and check numbers 00691907 through 00692021 inclusive as listed and have been verified by
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the Finance Division as properly issued and bear all proper signatures, be received and filed; and
Demands covered by EFT numbers 00046753 through 00046765, and check numbers 00692022 through 00692111 inclusive as listed 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 00046766 through 00046798, and check numbers 00692112 through 00692193 inclusive as listed 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 00001959 through 00002010, EFT numbers 00045594 through 00045627, and check numbers 00691572 through 00691639 inclusive as listed 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:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, DoVinh, Klopfenstein,
Nguyen-Penaloza, Tran, Jones
Noes: (0) None
WAIVER
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
Full reading of ordinances listed be waived.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, DoVinh, Klopfenstein,
Nguyen-Penaloza, Tran, Jones
Noes: (0) None
PUBLIC HEARING - INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE GARDEN GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY; AND AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR 22 GEISSELE SUPER DUTY AR-15 RIFLES (F: 82.1A)
(It was moved earlier in the meeting by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein and approved unanimously that full reading of the ordinances listed be waived.)
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Following staff introduction, Mayor Jones declared the public hearing open.
With no testimony from the audience, Mayor Jones closed the public hearing.
Written Communication in support was submitted by Maureen Blackmun.
With no further discussion, it was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
Ordinance No. 2953 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove approving an amendment to attachment 706.5 of the Garden Grove Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy pursuant to Government Code 7071, be passed to second reading, and
The Finance Director be authorized to issue a purchase order for 22 Geissele Super Duty AR-015 rifles and exchange of the existing Sig Sauer MCX rifles and additional non-utilized SWAT gear.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, DoVinh, Klopfenstein,
Nguyen-Penaloza, Tran, Jones
Noes: (0) None
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP FOR TWO (2) NEW PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TRUCKS Following staff introduction, it was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member O’Neill that:
The Finance Director be authorized to issue a purchase order in the amount of $306,984.66 to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of two (2) new Public Works Department trucks.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, DoVinh, Klopfenstein,
Nguyen-Penaloza, Tran, Jones
Noes: (0) None
AWARD A CONTRACT TO INTERNATIONAL LINE BUILDERS, INC. FOR TRAFFIC
SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS AT GARDEN GROVE BOULEVARD/NELSON STREET-
CENTURY BOULEVARD AND GARDEN GROVE BOULEVARD/NEWLAND STREET (CITY PROJECTS: CP-1345000 AND CP-1346000) (F: 100.PROJ.CP-1345000) (F: 100.PROJ.CP-1346000)
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Following staff introduction and City Council comment, it was moved by Council Member DoVinh, seconded by Council Member Brietigam that:
A contract be awarded to International Line Builders, Inc. (dba ILB Electric) in the amount of $983,817 for Traffic Signal Modifications at Garden Grove Boulevard/Nelson Street-Century Boulevard and Garden Grove Boulevard/Newland Street (City Projects: CP-1345000 and CP-1346000); 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) Brietigam, O’Neill, DoVinh, Klopfenstein,
Nguyen-Penaloza, Tran, Jones
Noes: (0) None
AWARD A CONTRACT TO COMET ELECTRIC, INC., FOR PROJECT NO. CP-1344023, TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FY 23-24 (F: 100.PROJ.CP-1344023)
Following staff introduction, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Tran, seconded by Council Member Nguyen-Penaloza that:
A contract be awarded to Comet Electric, Inc., in the amount of $1,385,087, for construction of Project No. CP-1344023, Traffic Signal Modifications at Various Locations FY 23-24; 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) Brietigam, O’Neill, DoVinh, Klopfenstein,
Nguyen-Penaloza, Tran, Jones
Noes: (0) None
AWARD A CONTRACT TO BKM OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS TO PROCURE AND INSTALL
FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT (FF&E) FOR THE CENTRAL CITIES NAVIGATION CENTER PROJECT NO. CP1350000-1 (F: 55-bkm Office Environments) (F: 117.15B)
Following staff introduction with representatives from bkm Office Environments and City Council discussion, it was moved by Council Member Nguyen-Penaloza, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
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A contract be awarded to bkm Office Environments for FF&E services for the Central Cities Navigation Center in an amount not-to-exceed $425,089.34; and The City Manager, or designee(s), be authorized to execute the agreement, approve additional amendments as necessary, and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, O’Neill, DoVinh, Klopfenstein,
Nguyen-Penaloza, Tran, Jones
Noes: (0) None
MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND CITY MANAGER
Council Member O’Neill announced the upcoming community clean-up day, an opportunity for Garden Grove residents to get rid of their bulky items, on Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Skylark Elementary School.
Mayor Pro Tem Tran stated she attended the Women’s Leadership Summit with City Manager Kim and Council Member Klopfenstein. She was impressed with many of the stories from women in leadership roles who began with very little. Her takeaway quote from the day was “to treat others as though they will be your boss in the future.” She thanked the Police Department for their response to a recent theft of a laptop from a local business. On behalf of a business owner, she thanked the Fire Authority for their quick response to a fire incident on the corner of Chapman Avenue and Brookhurst Street. She announced the upcoming ribbon-cutting for bb.q Chicken on Garden Grove Boulevard on Thursday, March 14, 2024, and she thanked Council Member Brietigam and Council Member Klopfenstein for attending the anniversary celebration of the Uni Restaurant.
Council Member DoVinh expressed his appreciation for the students who were recognized at tonight’s meeting for their first Lego League Challenge, and he is glad to see student participation with STEM. He also expressed appreciation for the ambassador students chosen to visit Garden Grove’s Sister City, Anyang Korea, noting that South Korea is an ally to the United States. He commented on tonight’s adoption of a proclamation celebrating Women’s History Month and that tonight the City Council awarded a contract to bkm Office Environments, a woman owned business.
Council Member Klopfenstein expressed excitement for Chef Winnie’s Smoke Queen Barbeque’s recent soft opening in the Civic Center at 12941 9th Street. Having Smoke Queen Barbeque in District 5 is a proud moment and she is optimistic that the businesses that locate within the Civic Center will flourish, and that it will be a destination spot in Garden Grove and in the County.
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Council Member Nguyen-Penaloza thanked the Garden Grove Police Department’s Special Resource Team for their hard work, and she was pleased to see the fencing installed around the area of Newhope Street and Westminster Avenue. She noted that the clean-up of the area around the Motel 6 was done; however, the issues are picking up once again. This area is a hot spot that is not safe for the community, and that there was a recent decedent as well on the CalTrans property. She asked that staff communicate with CalTrans to shorten the response time, and suggested that CalTrans establish a landscaping design that would minimize the activity. She noted the new brick wall behind the Shell Service Station on Harbor Boulevard at Trask Avenue has been completely covered with graffiti and she suspects there are encampments behind the line of sight. She is happy that the City Council awarded a contract to a woman owned business at tonight’s meeting alongside the adoption of a Proclamation for Women’s History Month that she initiated and brought to the City Council.
City Manager Kim thanked the Garden Grove Unified School District for collaborating with the City and bringing the First Impressions Art Exhibit this past weekend to the Courtyard Center on Main Street next to the Village Green Park. The Gallery art will be available for viewing through Thursday, March 14, 2024. She thanked Council Member Brietigam and Mayor Pro Tem Tran for handing out awards to the students for their art, noting this is the first year that Pre-kindergarten students were added into the program.
City Attorney Sandoval stated that there was no reportable action for the Closed Session item discussed earlier.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:40 p.m., Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting. The next Regular City Council Meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Meeting Center, 11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, California.
Teresa Pomeroy
City Clerk