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MINUTES
GARDEN GROVE CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
September 23, 2025
Community Meeting Center
11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840
CONVENE CLOSED SESSION
At 5:38 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein convened closed session.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: (6) Council Members Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran, Muñeton, Arestegui, Mayor Klopfenstein
ABSENT: (1) Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR CLOSED SESSION
Speakers: None.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1):
Richard Watson v. City of Garden Grove, OCSC Case No. 30-2023-01318522
THREAT TO THE SECURITY OF PUBLIC FACILITIES AND ESSENTIAL CITY SERVICES Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Consultation with: Public Works Director and Deputy Public Works Director/ Water Services Manager
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION
At 6:15 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein adjourned closed session.
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
At 6:32 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein convened the Regular meeting.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: (6) Council Members Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran, Muñeton, Arestegui, Mayor Klopfenstein
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ABSENT: (1) Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
RECESS
At 6:33 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
At 6:36 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein reconvened the meeting.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM ORANGE COUNTY SUPERVISOR JANET NGUYEN, FIRST
DISTRICT
Mayor Klopfenstein pulled the item out of order and Supervisor Janet Nguyen provided a County update.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT IN RECOGNITION OF THE GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR WINNING THE 68TH ANNUAL CASTO SCHOOL BUS SAFETY ROADEO (F: 52.3)
Certificates of Recognition were presented to Gabriella D’Angelo, Eduardo Gonzalez, and Jose Navarro-Yepez, for winning the 68
th Annual CASTCO School Bus Safety
Roadeo Championship.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FROM ORANGE COUNTY SUPERVISOR JANET NGUYEN, FIRST
DISTRICT
This matter was heard earlier in the meeting.
ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL SERVICE DOG MONTH (F: 83.1-2025)
After Mayor Klopfenstein pulled the item out of order, it was moved by Council Member Arestegui, seconded by Council Member Tran that:
A Proclamation recognizing September 2025 as National Service Dog Month, be adopted.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
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Ayes: (6) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) DoVinh
Following the reading of the Proclamation by Assistant City Manager Ursula Luna- Reynosa, members of Canine Companions received a framed Proclamation.
ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING OCTOBER 5TH THROUGH OCTOBER 11TH, 2025, AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK (F: 83.1-2025)
After Mayor Klopfenstein pulled the item out of order, it was moved by Council Member Arestegui, seconded by Council Member Tran that:
A Proclamation designating October 5-11, 2025, as Fire Prevention Week, be adopted.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran, Muñeton
Arestegui, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) DoVinh
Following the reading of the Proclamation by Assistant City Manager Ursula Luna- Reynosa, Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Covey provided a brief presentation on the hazards of litihium-ion batteries.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Speakers: Diane, Mai Do – Harbor Institute, Clara, Kyle Mason, Courtney Cook, Nicholas Dibs, Morgan McKeagne, Aliyah Yousufi, Nicole Jaimes, Tim Phan, Amara-Thanh Chung
Written Communications: Tony Flores , Mai Do – Harbor Institute for Immigrant & Economic Justice, Jennifer Lopez, Tim Phan – VietRISE, Dara Thunyakij
RECESS
At 7:54 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
At 7:59 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein reconvened the meeting with Council Members Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran, Muñeton, and Arestegui present.
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ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL SERVICE DOG MONTH (F: 83.1-2025)
This matter was considered earlier in the meeting.
ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING OCTOBER 5TH THROUGH OCTOBER 11TH, 2025, AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK (F: 83.1-2025)
This matter was considered earlier in the meeting.
ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH (F: 83.1-2025)
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that:
A Proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, be adopted.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran,
Muñeton, Arestegui, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) DoVinh
ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS AWARENESS MONTH (F: 83.1-2025)
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that:
A Proclamation recognizing October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, be adopted.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran,
Muñeton, Arestegui, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) DoVinh
APPROVAL OF OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN A
WATER INSPECTION TRIP WITH THE MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY (MWDOC) (F:112.5)
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It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that:
Out-of-state travel for Council members to participate in a Water Inspection Trip to the Hoover Dam and Colorado River Aqueduct with the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) from October 2-4, 2025, be approved.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran,
Muñeton, Arestegui, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) DoVinh
AWARD A CONTRACT TO BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE A CITY-WIDE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 – 2029/30 (F:55-BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE)(XF: 23.18)
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that:
A c ontract to be awarded to Bucknam Infra structure Group Inc., in the amount not to exceed $133,166 ( $44,388.67 biennially for Fiscal Years 2025/26 through 2029/30), to collect, update, and manage road condition data for the City-wide Pavement Management Program (PMP); and
The City Manager, or designee, be authorized to execute the agreement, execute amendments for optional years as recommended by staff, and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran,
Muñeton, Arestegui, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) DoVinh
AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND AN EXISTING EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDER WITH
GENERAL PUMP COMPANY FOR WATER WELL CASING THICKNESS EVALUATION AND PUMP TESTING FOR WELL NO. 26 (F: 112.11)
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that:
Dispensing of the bidding process per Municipal Code Section 2.50.060(E), for emergency repairs of Well No. 26, be approved; and
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The Finance Director, or designee, be approved and authorized to issue an amendment to existing emergency purchase order in the amount of $70,123 to General Pump Company for water well casing thickness evaluation and pump testing of Well No. 26.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran,
Muñeton, Arestegui, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) DoVinh
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO ADVANCED
HEALTHSTYLES FITNESS EQUIPMENT, DBA ADVANCED EXERCISE TO PURCHASE FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT (F: 48.11)
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that:
Dispensing of the bidding process per Municipal Code 2.50.060(E), piggy - back purchase through an approved cooperative purchasing contract, be approved;
The use of Life Fitness’s Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract #052324-LFF, be authorized; and
The Finance Director, or designee, be authorized to issue a purchase order in the amount of $67,529.29 to Advanced Healthstyles Fitness Equipment, dba Advanced Exercise for the purchase, delivery, and installation of the fitness equipment.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran,
Muñeton, Arestegui, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) DoVinh
WARRANTS
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that:
Demands covered by EFT numbers 00062619 through 00063272, and check numbers 00186336 through 00186351 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.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran,
Muñeton, Arestegui, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) DoVinh
WAIVER
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that:
Full reading of ordinances listed be waived.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran,
Muñeton, Arestegui, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) DoVinh
PUBLIC HEARING - ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (F: 117.10D)
Following staff’s presentation, Mayor Klopfenstein declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone wished to address the City Council on the matter.
Speakers: None.
With no response from the audience, Mayor Klopfenstein closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Nguyen that:
The Fiscal Year 2024-25 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), be accepted and staff be directed to transmit the Report to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran,
Muñeton, Arestegui, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
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Absent: (1) DoVinh
PUBLIC HEARING - INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT NO. A-045-2025 TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE
GARDEN GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE (GGMC) TO ADD DEFINITIONS, SPECIAL
OPERATING CONDITIONS, AND PARKING STANDARDS TO ALLOW SUBSTANCE
ABUSE TREATMENT CENTERS AS A CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE FOR PROPERTIES ZONED M-1 (LIMITED INDUSTRIAL) (F: 115.A-045-2025)
(As approved earlier in the meeting, it was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui, and approved by a 6-0-1 vote, that full reading of ordinances listed be waived.)
Following staff’s presentation, Council Member Tran asked how the number of treatment centers would be tracked, to which staff stated that approved facilities would be tracked in order to ensure that the 500 foot limitation between any future proposed facilities is in compliance. With no further questions from Council Members, Mayor Klopfenstein declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone wished to address the City Council on the matter.
Speakers: None.
With no response from the audience, Mayor Klopfenstein closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Nguyen that:
Ordinance No. 2970-25 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove amending provisions of the Land Use Code relating to Substance Abuse Treatment Centers, be passed to second reading.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran,
Muñeton, Arestegui, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) DoVinh
RECESS
At 8:15 p.m. Mayor Klopfenstein recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
At 8:30 p.m. Mayor Klopenstein reconvened the meeting with Council Members Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran, Muñeton, and Arestegui present.
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AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDERS TO MOTOROLA, AT&T, TALLEY, AND GOSERCO INC. TO BUILD OUT THE NEW EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER AS PART OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY (F: 48.11)
Following staff’s presentation, Council Member Brietigam expressed support for the Emergency Communications Center and reassured the community that a Civic Center park is planned to be developed at the site of the existing Police Department.
Council Member Tran commended the partnership between the builder, City, and the City Council and expressed excitement for the completion of the building.
Council Member Nguyen commended staff for the progress of the Police Department building and expressed support for the item being considered.
Council Member Arestegui commended staff on the progress of the project highlighting Police Department’s current limited work area and need for a new facility.
Council Member Muñeton expressed pride on the progress of the project and is looking forward to the next building tour.
Mayor Klopfenstein thanked staff for the detailed report.
With no further comments from Council Members, it was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that:
The dispensing of the bidding process pursuant to the City’s municipal code section
2.50.060(D) to comply with a contract with another governmental agency to purchase a particular item or service on a cooperative basis, be approved;
The Finance Director, or designee, be authorized to issue a purchase order to Motorola Solutions in the amount of $835,120 for emergency radio equipment;
The Finance Director, or designee, be authorized to issue a purchase order to Talley in the amount of $10,457 for miscellaneous parts (e.g. radio antennae, connectors, etc.);
The Finance Director, or designee, be authorized to issue a purchase order to the OCSD – Technology Division in the amount of $1,500 for installation services related to radio antennas and repeaters;
The Finance Director, or designee, be authorized to appropriate $862,077 (Motorola $835,120, Talley $10,457, Sheriff’s $1,500 and contingency $15,000) in the Communication Replacement Fund 708-430-1000;
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The City Manager, or designee, be authorized to execute all agreements on behalf of the City to acquire the 911 phone system from AT&T in the amount of $514,083, through the state's Master Purchase Agreement, funded by state 911 Emergency Communications funding;
The City Manager, or designee, be authorized to execute all agreements on behalf of the City to acquire the integrated recording and archiving module from to Goserco Inc. in the amount of $48,540, funded by state 911 Emergency Communications funding; and
The City Manager, or designee, be authorized to execute all agreements on behalf of the City, and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran,
Muñeton, Arestegui, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) DoVinh
MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND CITY MANAGER
DISCUSSION ON ADOPTING A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS BREAST
CANCER AWARENESS MONTH AS REQUESTED BY MAYOR KLOPFENSTEIN (F: 83.1-2025)
Mayor Klopfenstein introduced the item highlighting the impact of the disease that affects so many, including members of her family, while also recognizing the bravery of survivors. She asked for Council Member support to list the October as Breast Cancer Awareness Proclamation for adoption at a future meeting, and encouraged Council Members to wear pink in a show of support.
It was moved by Mayor Klopfenstein, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that:
A Proclamation recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month be listed for action at the next meeting.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran,
Muñeton, Arestegui, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) DoVinh
MATTERS FROM THE MAY OR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS , AND CITY MANAGER (continued)
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Council Member Arestegui commended students of Santiago High School and Rancho Alamitos High School for their ballet folklorico performance in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. She shared information on an upcoming Latin Heritage event on November 2, 2025, from 1 -5 p.m., at SteelCraft and thanked Charlene Cuellar for organizing the event . Additionally, she shared that community members have expressed concerns related to sober living homes and their regulations, and has met with Orange County Supervisor Sarmiento’s office staff on the matter and will be providing updates at a later date. She also attended the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Magnolia Family Resource Center where she received feedba ck from community stakeholders that wished to participate at public meetings and indicated that interpreter services would facilitate community engagement when deciding on policies that affect Garden Grove residents. Council Member Arestegui also shared that Vector Control will be conducting ultra-low volume spray ing of adulticide in District 5 and 6, beginning September 23-25, starting at midnight to 5:00 a.m. This is an effort to mitigate the transmission of the West Nile Virus that has been found in adult mosquitos in the area. She shared that she attended the Thomas House 40th Anniversary Gala and commended them for their impactful contributions and service to the community and requested they be recognized at a future City Council meeting.
On the issue of Kratom substance presented earlier in the meeting by Orange County Supervisor Janet Nguyen, Council Member Arestegui expressed concern over its detrimental effect on youth and those prone to addiction. She voiced support to ban this product which is cur rently readily available in the community . Lastly, she acknowledged continued community concerns regarding immigration enforcement activities impacting Garden Grove communities and reminded Council Member colleagues that she is open and available to conversations on the matter.
Council Member Muñeton invited the community to attend the Foods of Garden Grove Live event scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025, and is proud to be represented by District 5 eateries.
Council Member Tran thanked Council Member Nguyen for joining her and meeting with the Women’s Civic Club members and neighboring community, to discuss the issues in the area. A community clean-up event is planned for October 25 th from 9-
11 a.m. where local businesses will be invited to participate. She thanked Supervisor Nguyen for sharing informative updates and thanked her for hosting a Korea Day event that was attended by recent college graduates looking for jobs . Additionally, she shared that s he attended the first Garden Grove Teen Action meeting where almost 100 students were in attendance and thanked Community Services staff for their work. She thanked St. Columban School students for their work on food distribution efforts. Council Member Tran also shared that she has been contacted about the Nurse Practitioners Week Proclamation to be adopted in November and would like to invite the nurses group to be recognized. She is looking forward to the Foods of Garden Grove Live event occurring on Friday, September 26, 2025. She invited the community and Council colleagues to attend the Moon Festival for disabled children taking place on September 27, 2025, from 11-2 p.m. Lastly, Council Member
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Tran shared that she a nd the Mayor will be attending the Feast of Gratitude event scheduled for Nov 22, 2025.
Council Member Phillip Nguyen thanked Orange County Supervisor Janet Nguyen for the legislative updates. He also congratulated Garden Grove Unified School District recipients of 68th Annual CASTCO School Bus Safety awards. Additionally, he thanked Orange County Fire Authority Division Fire Chief Covey for the information provided on lithium-ion battery dangers and other fire safety campaigns that help educate the community to protect life and property.
Council Member Brietigam invited the community to attend the upcoming Foods of Garden Grove Live event on Friday, September 26, 2025. He shared that he attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Employment Pros located in District 1. Council Member Brietigam also shared that the application deadline for vendor booths for the Winter in the Grove event is November 7, 2025. He noted the issue of trash accumulation on the 22 Freeway at the Valley View exit and requested that Caltrans be contacted to remedy the issue . Lastly, Council Member Brietigam invited the community to attend the John Reynolds Youth Support Canine Foundation Casino Night event on October 11, 2025, from 6-10 p.m.
Mayor Klopfenstein inquired on next steps for taking action for a Kratom substance ban in the City. City Attorney S andoval stated that the City Council would need to vote to list the item for discussion at a future meeting. (F: 50.1)
It was moved by Mayor Klopfenstein, seconded by Council Member Brietigam that:
A discussion of an Ordinance to ban Kratom in the City be listed for a future meeting.
The motion carried by a 6-0-1 vote as follows:
Ayes: (6) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran,
Muñeton, Arestegui, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
Absent: (1) DoVinh
In response to community concerns expressed during Oral Communications, Mayor Klopfenstein reassured residents of ongoing City efforts to address the homelessness issues in the area of Gilbert Street and Chapman Avenue and commended the Police Department’s Special Resources Team (SRT) for their work. She concurred Council Member Arestegui’s request to recognize Thomas House at a future meeting to celebrate their 40
th Anniversary. Mayor Klopfenstein expressed excitement for the upcoming Foods of Garden Grove Live event and anticipates a great turnout. She congratulated Dianne Bain and her team that celebrated 30 years of organizing the Main Street Car Sho w. Lastly, Mayor Klopfenstein announced that Garden Grove is seeking boutique crafters who create and sell handmade , or homemade goods, for the Winter in the Grove event, which is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025
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from 3-7 p.m. at Village Green Park . Booths are still available and the deadline to apply is Friday, November 7, 2025 . The public can get more information at ggcity.org/community-services/winter-in-the-grove.
City Manager Kim reported that she recently returned from Seoul, South Korea where the best of Garden Grove’s business sector opportunities were highlighted at the 2025 KBIZ Leadership Forum. She also shared that City staff met with Sister City Anyang officials and passed on Mayor Choi’s best wishes to the Mayor and City Council.
City Attorney Sandoval stated that there was no reportable action on the two closed session items.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:07 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein adjourned the Regular meeting. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Meeting Center, 11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, California.
Lizabeth Vasquez
City Clerk