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MINUTES
GARDEN GROVE CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
December 9, 2025
Community Meeting Center
11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840
CONVENE REGULAR MEETING
At 6:34 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein convened the meeting.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: (7) Council Members Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran,
Muñeton, Arestegui, Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh,
Mayor Klopfenstein
ABSENT: (0) None
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
PET AT THE PODIUM BY ORANGE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY SHOWCASING THEIR
PET ADOPTION PROGRAM
SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE (F: VIP)
Council Member Arestegui nominated Council Member Nguyen to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Member Tran introduced a substitute motion to nominate Council Member Brietigam to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.
Vote on original motion
Council Member Arestegui motioned, seconded by Council Member Muñeton that:
Council Member Nguyen serve as Mayor Pro Tem.
The motion failed by a 3-4 vote as follows:
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Ayes: (3) Nguyen, Muñeton, Arestegui
Noes: (4) Brietigam, Tran, DoVinh, Klopfenstein
Vote on substitute motion
Council Member Tran motioned, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh that:
Council Member Brietigam serve as Mayor Pro Tem.
The motion carried by a 4-3 vote as follows:
Ayes: (4) Brietigam, Tran, DoVinh, Klopfenstein
Noes: (3) Nguyen, Muñeton, Arestegui
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Speakers: Steve Sanders, Andrew Gonzal es – LA/OC Building and Construction Trades Council, Dave Everett – Western Electrical Contractors Association, Phillip Ho, Israel Mosqueda – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 441, Henry Hillebrecht – Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 582, Kyle Mason, Christine Lopez Ediss, Tony Flores, Aurora Zavala
Written Communications: Tony Flores, Andrew Gonzales – LA/OC Building and Construction Trades Council
CONSIDERATION OF A WRITTEN REQUEST FROM THE VIETNAMESE SPORT
ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (VSASOCAL), FOR TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES TO HOST THE 4TH ANNUAL FLOWER STREET ON MAIN STREET ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 THROUGH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026 (F: 88.1-2025)
Following staff’s introduction, Council Member Brietigam inquired whether event had been reviewed by the Downtown Commission noting possible impacts to local businesses on Main Street.
Staff explained that the event has been relocated north on Main Street to Acacia and Stanford, therefore businesses would not be impacted.
Following Council Member comments expressing support for the event, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Nguyen that:
The written request from the Vietnamese Sport Association of Southern California for the temporary street closure of Main Street in the area as agreed, to host the 4 th
annual Flower Street on Main Street beginning Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15, 2026, be approved.
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The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
CONSIDERATION OF A WRITTEN REQUEST FROM THE SISTER CITY ASSOCIATION OF GARDEN GROVE FOR CO-SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2026 STRAWBERRY STOMP 5K ON SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026 (F: 88.1-2025) (XR:102.1)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Tran that:
The request from the Sister City Association of Garden Grove for co-sponsorship of approximately $15,000 for the 2026 Strawberry Stomp 5K that will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, be approved.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
RECESS
At 7:16 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
At 7:21 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein reconvened the meeting all Council Members present.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 MEASURE M (M2) ANNUAL EXPENDITURE REPORT (F: 23.18C)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member DoVinh that:
Resolution No. 9949-25 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove concerning the Measure M2 (M2) Expenditure Report for the City of Garden Grove, be adopted; and
The Finance Director, or designee, be authorized to submit the Renewed Measure M (M2) Annual Expenditure Report to the Orange County Transportation Authority.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
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Ayes: (7) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2024 HOMEOWNERSHIP SUPER NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY GRANT (F: 117.10)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member DoVinh that:
Resolution No. 9950-25 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove authorizing the application and acceptance of grant for the CalHome Program under the Homeownership Super Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), Round 2, be adopted; and
The Mayor be authorized to execute the Conditional Award Commitment and Acceptance of Terms and Conditions and any other documents necessary to implement the 2024 Homeownership Super Notice, CalHome, Round 2 award in the amount of $2,204,000 from the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT NO. CP1268010 – TRASK AND WESTHAVEN
RESERVOIR/BPS SCADA IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AS COMPLETE
(F: 112.PROJ.CP1268010)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member DoVinh that:
Project No. CP1268010 - Trask and Westhaven Reservoir / BPS SCADA Improvements Project be accepted as complete;
The City Manager, or designee, be authorized to execute the Notice of Completion of Public Improvement and Work; and
The Finance Director, or designee, be authorized to release the retention payment when appropriate to do so.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
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Ayes: (7) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
APPROVAL OF A FIVE YEAR AGREEMENT WITH THE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
ASSOCIATION TO CONDUCT THE ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL AND PARADE EACH MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND THROUGH 2030 (F: 42.3)(F: 55-STRAWBERRY
FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member DoVinh that:
The agreement with the Strawberry Festival Association to conduct the annual Strawberry Festival at Village Green Park and Parade on city streets over the Memorial Day weekend of May 21-25, 2026, as well as each of the next four years, through 2030, be approved; and
The City Manager, or designee, be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, and make minor modifications as appropriate.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
APPROVAL OF A SUCCESSOR COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT WITH LOS
ANGELES AND ORANGE COUNTIES BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL AND SIGNATORY CRAFT COUNCIL AND LOCAL UNIONS (F: 55-LOS
ANGELES/ORANGE COUNTIES BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member DoVinh that:
The Successor Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council, be approved; and
The City Manager, or designee, be directed and authorized to execute the Successor CWA on behalf of the City, and take any and all actions necessary to implement and administer the Successor CWA.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
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APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH CIVOS, INC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE MODULES FOR VIVACIVIC, INCLUDING A CODE
ENFORCEMENT MODULE, PLANNING MODULE, AND POTENTIAL FUTURE MODULES FOR VIVACIVIC (F: 55-VIVACIVIC)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member DoVinh that:
The request to dispense of the bidding process in the best interest of the City pursuant to Garden Grove Municipal Code 2.50.060(G), be authorized;
The agreement with Civos Inc. in the amount of $249,000 for the development of additional software modules for VivaCivic, including a Code Enforcement Module, Planning Module, and potential future modules for VivaCivic, be approved; and
The City Manager, or designee, be authorized to execute the Agreement or any Amendments with Civos, Inc. and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
AWARD A CONTRACT TO PORTOLA SYSTEMS, INC. TO PROVIDE A VIRTUALIZATION SOLUTION (F: 55-PORTOLA SYSTEMS, INC.)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member DoVinh that:
A three (3) year contract be awarded to Portola Systems, Inc. in the amount of $248,226.79;
The City Manager, or designee(s), be authorized to execute the agreement and make minor amendments or modifications as necessary on behalf of the City; and
The City Manager, or designee(s), be authorized to execute future amendments to the contract, including the authorization to enter into option years, provided sufficient funds are available.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
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Noes: (0) None
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO COASTLINE
EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW TRAILERS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT PARKS SECTION
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member DoVinh that:
The request to dispense 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 Sourcewell Contract #092922-MNR be authorized; and
The Finance Director, or designee, be authorized to issue a purchase order in the amount of $61,026.15 to Coastline Equipment for the purchase of two (2) trailers for the Public Works Department Parks section.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER WITH AMAZON WEB
SERVICES FOR CLOUD SERVICES
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member DoVinh that:
The request to dispense of the bidding process pursuant to Garden Grove Municipal Code Section 2.50.060 (G), the City Council determines it to be in the best interest of the City, be approved and proceed with the purchase order with Amazon Web Services, Inc.; and
The Finance Director, or designee, be authorized to issue a purchase order to Amazon Web Services, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $87,156, to provide cloud services.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
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AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO DOUGLAS
EQUIPMENT FOR NINE FREEZERS AND FOUR REFRIGERATORS FOR EVIDENCE STORAGE, IFB NO. S-1382
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member DoVinh that:
The Finance Director, or designee, be authorized to issue a purchase order in the amount of $107,591.41 to Douglas Equipment, for the purchase and delivery of nine freezers and four refrigerators for evidence storage at the Police Department.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS TO ACQUIRE 800 MHZ PORTABLE RADIOS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT THROUGH LOS ANGELES COUNTY CONTRACT NO. MA-IS-2240228-2
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member DoVinh that:
The request to dispense of the bidding process pursuant to Municipal Code 2.50.60 (E), be approved; and
The Finance Director, or designee, be authorized to award a purchase order in the amount of $240,037.82 to Motorola Solutions for the purchase of 800 MHz portable radios and equipment for the Public Works Department through the Los Angeles County Contract No. MA-IS-2240228-2.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
RECEIVE AND FILE THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ANNUAL REPORT (F: 60.2D)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member DoVinh that:
The Fiscal Year 2024-25 Development Impact Fee Annual Report as required by Government Code Section 66006 (b), be receive and filed.
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The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
WARRANTS
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member DoVinh that:
Demands covered by EFT numbers 00065229 through 00065890, and check numbers 00186403 through 00186418 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 00065891 through 00066550, and check numbers 00186419 through 000186436 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) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
AWARD A CONTRACT TO ONE CORP STRIPING SERVICES, LLC FOR ON-CALL STREET STRIPING AND SIGN INSTALLATION SERVICES (F: 55-ONE CORP STRIPING
SERVICES, LLC)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Nguyen that:
A contract be awarded to One Corp Striping Services, LLC. in the not-to-exceed amount of $300,000 per year for three (3) years with the option to extend the agreement to two (2), one-year (1) increments, for a total performance period of five (5) years;
The City Manager, or designee, be authorized to execute the agreement, and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City; and
The City Manager, or designee, be authorized to execute option term amendments and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City.
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The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
AWARD OF CONTRACTS TO ENGINEERING RESOURCES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, INC. (COST: NOT TO EXCEED $350,000 PER YEAR), AND DMC ENGINEERING (COST:
NOT TO EXCEED $350,000 PER YEAR) TO PROVIDE ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING PLAN CHECKING AND CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES (F: 55-ENGINEERING RESOURCES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA; 55-DMC ENGINEERING)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that:
Contracts be awarded to Engineering Resources of Southern California and DMC Engineering to provide on-call civil engineering plan checking and construction inspection services, in the amount, not to exceed, $350,000 per firm per year, with four (4) one-year extensions at $350,000 per firm per year, for a total of five (5) contractual years;
The City Manager, or designee, be authorized to execute the professional services agreements on behalf of the City and to make minor modifications as appropriate thereto; and
The City Manager, or designee, be authorized to execute option term 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) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
AWARD OF CONTRACTS TO LEHR UPFITTERS OPCO, LLC (COST: $100,000 PER YEAR); AIRWAVE COMMUNICATIONS (COST: $150,000 PER YEAR); COMMLINE INC. (COST: $200,000 PER YEAR), FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE UPFITTING SERVICES (F: 55-LEHR UPFITTERS OPCO, LLC; 55-AIRWAVE COMMUNICATIONS; 55- COMMLINE INC.)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Nguyen that:
The request to forego the formal bidding process pursuant to Municipal Code section
2.50.060 (G), in the best interest of the City, be authorized;
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Three (3) contracts for Police vehicle upfitting services be awarded as follows:
Lehr – Annual contract amount of $100,000, for a total of $300,000 over the initial three (3) years with two (2) additional option years for a total of five (5) contractual years;
Airwave Communications – Annual contract amount of $150,000, for a total of $450,000 over the initial three (3) years with two (2) additional option years for a total of five (5) contractual years; and
Commline Inc. – Annual contract amount of $200,000, for a total of $600,000 over the initial three (3) years with two (2) additional option years for a total of five (5) contractual years.
The City Manager, or designee, be authorized to execute the agreements on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as appropriate; and
The City Manager be authorized to review and execute option year amendments on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as appropriate.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO OLATHE FORD INC.
FOR THREE NEW TRUCKS AND THREE NEW VANS FOR VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS
It was moved by Council Member Nguyen, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam that:
The request to dispense of the bidding process pursuant to Municipal Code
2.50.060(E), piggy-back purchase through an approved cooperative purchasing contract, be approved;
The use of Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract #032824-OLA be approved; and
The Finance Director, or designee, be authorized to issue a purchase order in the amount of $434,122.41 to Olathe Ford Inc. for the purchase of three (3) new trucks and three (3) new vans for the Public Works, Police, Community Services, and Finance Departments.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
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Ayes: (7) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
APPROVAL OF A 10-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. AND
APPROPRATION OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SOFTWARE AND RELATED COMPONENTS (F: 55-AXON ENTERPRISES, INC.)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Nguyen that:
The request to dispense of the bidding process pursuant to Garden Grove Municipal Code 2.50.060(G), in the best interest of the City, be authorized;
Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $5,314,814 to the Axon Master Services and Purchasing Agreement to extend the term for 10 years, be approved;
Additional allocation and appropriation in the amount of $300,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Fiscal Year 2026-27 in Fund 205, be approved; and
The City Manager, or designee, be authorized to execute the agreement, and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
RECEIVE AND FILE THE GARDEN GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE REPORT FOR THE PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 2024 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2025 PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 481 (2021) (F: 82.1A)
It was moved by Mayor Klopfenstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam that:
The Annual Military Equipment Use Report for the period from September 2024 through September 2025, be received and filed;
The proposed version of Garden Grove Police Department Policy 706, which will be formally submitted to the City Council for approval at a future meeting, be received and filed;
The Police Department be directed to post the Annual Report and proposed version of Policy 706 on the Department’s website;
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The Police Department be directed to hold a conveniently located and well-publicized community engagement meeting giving the public the opportunity to ask questions about and discuss the Annual Report and proposed policy; and
Staff be directed to set the matter for a public hearing regarding an ordinance to approve Garden Grove Police Department Policy 706 [Military Equipment] which is at least 30 days from today’s date.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND CITY MANAGER
Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam wished the community a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. In response to a public comment concerning the Golden State Humane Society, he requested that Code Enforcement look into the possible issue with restroom accessibility to patrons. Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam shared that the Kiwanis Club will be receiving Toy Drive donations at the upcoming Car Show on Main Street and invited the community to attend the Toy Drive events for both Kiwanis Club and Brown Descents Car Club.
Council Member Nguyen congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam on his appointment to serve at Mayor Pro Tem. He also asked the community to notify the City of any hazardous conditions throughout the community via the City’s website.
Council Member Tran requested that staff provide data regarding local Garden Grove hires in accordance to the Community Workforce Agreement. She shared that she attended an art contest hosted by United Way OC and three Garden Grove students: Steven Nguyen, Brianna Avalos, Melissa Aparicio, submitted their work and will be recognized at a future City Council meeting. Council Member Tran also commended VSA Rancho Alamitos High School students for volunteering at OC Food Bank. She also shared that she attended the OC Hispanic Chamber Mixer with Council Member Arestegui and learned that they provide financial support for local group events in addition to other supportive services. She was excited to share that she represented Garden Grove and handed out trophies at the Chess Tournament hosted in the City and encouraged the community to learn more about Chess. Next, Council Member Tran shared that Fire Station #80 is in need of significant facility upgrades and requested further discussions with staff about this and other concerns expressed by firefighters stationed at this facility. Next, she thanked Mayor Klopfenstein and Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam for attending and supporting the resource event where sessions included: Know your Rights, Process to Citizenship, Landlord and Tenant Law, and Mental Wellness Practice. She thanked all organizations that presented and donated to the successful event. She
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also shared that the trash issue at the CVS Pharmacy is being addressed by Code Enforcement. Next, she encouraged the community to participate and submit pictures of homes with holiday lights and décor. Pictures can be submitted via the City’s website through December 15, 2025. Lastly, Council Member Tran wished everyone happy holidays.
Council Member DoVinh congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam on his appointment to serve as Mayor Pro Tem and reflected on all the good work accomplished by the City Council in 2025. In reference to the Community Workforce Agreement approved earlier in the meeting, he thanked Congressman Derek T. Tran and Assemblyman Phillip Chen, for their letters of support. He also provided an update on the Information Resource webpage that is forthcoming by the end of the year.
He thanked Council Members and Mayor Klopfenstein for serving with distinction.
He looks forward to more events like the Flower Street event in 2026.
Council Member Muñeton inquired how the Information Resource webpage is being developed and how it will be publicized.
City Manager Kim shared that City Manager’s Office staff is working with the Information Technology team to develop a framework with the adopted Resolution guidelines to establish the information resources webpage to be available on the City’s website by the end of the year.
Council Member Muñeton thanked City Manager Kim for the update and requested that a social media post be published once the webpage is live. She also shared that she participated in the annual Tip a Cop event at Red Robbin in Garden Grove.
This was a partnership with Red Robbin and Special Olympics Southern California to raise funds for athletes with disabilities. Next, Council Member Muñeton shared her wonderful experience at the Winter in the Grove event that took place on December 6, 2025, where Mr. and Mrs. Claus made a special appearance. She thanked City staff for all their hard work in executing a successful event. Furthermore, she extended a heartfelt message of gratitude to all City staff for the unwavering commitment to the community. Next, she shared that she will be hosting the annual Pokémon Card event and thanked the Garden Grove Police Association, Garden Grove Unified School President Nguyen, and Council Member Arestegui for their support and donations for this event. Lastly, she wished everyone a joyful and restful holiday season.
Council Member Arestegui shared that she is a Pokémon master and is very supportive and excited for the annual Pokémon Card event organized by Council Member Muñeton. Next, she highlighted the upcoming one year anniversary in serving as an elected official and thanked her Council colleagues for their guidance.
She also shared that she participated in the National Family Volunteer Day at Orange County Food Bank alongside Mayor Klopfenstein. Additionally, she shared that she recently toured Second Harvest Food Bank in Irvine, which provides 1,701,339 lbs. of food and a total 132,771 instances of service to Garden Grove
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residents. She requested that Second Harvest Food Bank be invited to provide a presentation on the services they provide to Garden Grove and neighboring communities. Lastly, Council Member Arestegui wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Mayor Klopfenstein reflected on the past year of work and accomplishments. She thanked City Manager Kim, Police Chief El-Farra, and all City staff for their time and attention in thoughtfully managing City operations. She thanked residents for their support and assured the community that the City Council and City staff are working hard for them day in and day out. Lastly, Mayor Klopfenstein wished everyone happy holidays and a Merry Christmas.
City Manager Kim thanked the City Council and Mayor Klopfenstein for their support and guidance throughout the year. She commended Assistant City Manager/Economic Development and Housing Authority Director Ursula Luna- Reynosa who was instrumental in advancing the agreement to collaborate with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council. She also thanked Community Services Director John Montanchez and Public Works Director Bill Murray for making the Winter in the Grove a successful and memorable event.
Lastly, City Manager Kim thanked Mayor Klopfenstein and City Council Members for their continued support.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:22 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein adjourned the Regular meeting. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Meeting Center, 11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, California.
Lizabeth Vasquez
City Clerk