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MINUTES
GARDEN GROVE CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Community Meeting Center
11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840
CONVENE MEETING
At 6:35 p.m., Mayor Jones convened the meeting in the Council Chamber.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: (7) Mayor Jones, Mayor Pro Tem Tran, Council Members Brietigam, O’Neill, DoVinh,
Klopfenstein, K. Nguyen-Penaloza
ABSENT: (0) None
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC REGARDING CERTIFICATION OF THE
ELECTION
Speakers: Austin Edsell from the Office of State Senator Janet Nguyen, Assemblyman Tri Ta, Rosemary Contreras, Nicholas Dibs, Claudio Gallegos
DECLARATION OF RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND SEATING OF ELECTED MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS (F: 58.2.2024)
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Klopfenstein that:
Resolution No. 9893-24 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove, reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, declaring the result and such other matters as provided by law, be adopted.
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
COURTESY OF THE FLOOR EXTENDED TO OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBER O’NEILL
COURTESY OF THE FLOOR EXTENDED TO OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBER NGUYEN-
PENALOZA
COURTESY OF THE FLOOR EXTENDED TO OUTGOING MAYOR JONES
City Manager Kim presented the Mayor Jones and outgoing City Council Members personalized street name signs in appreciation for their years of dedicated service.
RECESS
At 7:14 p.m. Mayor Jones declared a recess to transition new elected Mayor and City Council Members to be seated.
RECONVENE
At 7:19 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Tran reconvened the meeting.
OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO ELECTED MAYOR KLOPFENSTEIN
OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBER NGUYEN – DISTRICT 2
OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBER MUÑETON – DISTRICT 5
OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBER ARESTEGUI – DISTRICT 6
CONVENE NEW CITY COUNCIL
At 7:35 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein convened the meeting with new City Council.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: (7) Mayor Klopfenstein, Mayor Pro Tem Tran, Council Members Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran,
DoVinh, Muñeton, Arestegui
ABSENT: (0) None
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COURTESY OF THE FLOOR EXTENDED TO MAYOR KLOPFENSTEIN, COUNCIL MEMBER NGUYEN, COUNCIL MEMBER MUÑETON, COUNCIL MEMBER ARESTEGUI
Before the scheduled recess for the reception, City Attorney Sandoval informed the City Council that the City, with consent of the appellant, requested that the noticed public hearing agenda item be continued to the January 14, 2025 City Council meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING – ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DENYING AN APPEAL FILED BY
SUPPORTERS ALLIANCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY (SAFER) AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN NO. SP-145-2024 AND LOT LINE ADJUSTEMENT NO. LLA-033-2024
Following City Attorney Sandoval’s announcement that the matter would be continued to the January 14, 2025 City Council meeting, it was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh that:
The public hearing regarding the adoption of a Resolution denying an appeal filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) and upholding the Planning Commission’s Decision to approve Site Plan No. SP-145-2024 and Lot Line Adjustement No. LLA-033-2024, be continued to the January 14, 2025 City Council meeting.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran, Muñeton,
Arestegui, DoVinh, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
RECESS FOR RECEPTION
At 7:45 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein declared a recess.
RECONVENE NEW CITY COUNCIL
At 8:04 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein reconvened the meeting with all new City Council Members present.
REORGANIZATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL (F: 46.1)(F: 10.2)(VIP)
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Nguyen that:
Council Member DoVinh be selected as Mayor Pro Tempore.
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
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Speakers: Kyle Mason
RECESS
At 8:08 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein recessed the meeting.
RECONVENE
At 8:14 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein reconvened the meeting with all Council Members present.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 RENEWED MEASURE M (M2) ANNUAL EXPENDITURE REPORT (F: 23.18C)
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh that:
Resolution No. 9890-24 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove concerning the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Measure (M2) Annual Expenditure Report, be adopted; and
The Finance Director 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:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran, Muñeton,
Arestegui, DoVinh, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT THE CITY TREASURER AND DEPUTY CITY TREASURER (F: VIP)
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh that:
Resolution No. 9891-24 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove repealing Resolution No. 9525-18 and appointing the City Treasurer and Deputy City Treasurer, be adopted.
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The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran, Muñeton,
Arestegui, DoVinh, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A 180-DAY WAIT PERIOD EXEMPTION TO HIRE A RETIRED ANNUITANT (F: 78.1)(XR: 78.12)
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh that:
Resolution No. 9892-24 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove approving a 180-day wait period exception pursuant to Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224, be adopted.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran, Muñeton,
Arestegui, DoVinh, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT NO. S-1328-A, PHASE ONE ROOF REPLACEMENT
PROJECT AT THE GARDEN GROVE AMPHITHEATER CAMPUS, AS COMPLETE (F: 87.5)
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh that:
Project No. S -1328-A, Phase One Roof Replacement Project at the Garden Grove Amphitheater Campus located at 12762 Main Street, 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, Nguyen, Tran, Muñeton,
Arestegui, DoVinh, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
AUTHORIZATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO GARDEN GROVE NISSAN FOR ONE (1) NEW SUV
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It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh that:
The Finance Director be authorized to issue a purchase order in the amount of $45,939.31 to Garden Grove Nissan for the purchase of one (1) new SUV.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran, Muñeton,
Arestegui, DoVinh, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
APPROVAL TO INCREASE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE ORDER WITH US ARMOR
CORPORATION FOR POLICE BODY ARMOR
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh that:
The Finance Director be authorized to increase the purchase order for US Armor Corporation to a total of $75,000 to purchase police body armor.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran, Muñeton,
Arestegui, DoVinh, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
APPROVAL OF A MASTER OPERATION & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH CEG
SOLUTIONS, LLC TO PROVIDE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE
PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM AND BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FOR THE CIVIC CENTER REVITALIZATION PROJECT (F: 48.11)(XR: 55-CEG SOLUTIONS, LLC)
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh that:
The Master Operation & Maintenance Agreement, be approved; and
The City Manager be authorized to execute the Master Operation & Maintenance Agreement by and between the City of Garden Grove and CEG Solutions LLC, in an amount not to exceed $180,511, and to make minor modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
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Ayes: (7) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran, Muñeton,
Arestegui, DoVinh, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FROM EDGEMOOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND REAL ESTATE
TO MODIFY CONSTRUCTION HOURS AND EXEMPTION FROM NOISE CONTROL ORDINANCE, MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.47.040 AND 8.47.060, TO
ACCOMMODATE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES FOR THE CIVIC CENTER REVITALIZATION PROJECT (F: 48.11)(XR: 50.1)
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh that:
A written request from Edgemoor, to extend construction hours and exceed ambient noise levels for a certain amount of days per year, exempting the Civic Center Revitalization Project from Noise Control Ordinance, Municipal Code Section
8.47.040 and 8.47.060 to accommodate construction activities, be approved.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran, Muñeton,
Arestegui, DoVinh, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
AWARD A CONTRACT TO SILVERSTONE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY TO
PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PROPERTY, FACILITIES, AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11277 GARDEN GROVE BLVD (F: 55-SILVERSTONE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY)
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh that:
A contract be awarded to Silverstone Property Management Company (SSPM) in the amount of $50,000, to provide property management and project management services for the city-owned Purcell Building located at 11277 Garden Grove Boulevard; and
The City Manager, or designee, be authorized to execute the agreement, additional option years, amendments, and make minor modifications as necessary, on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran, Muñeton,
Arestegui, DoVinh, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
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WARRANTS
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh that:
Demands covered EFT numbers 00048709 through 00049368, and check numbers 00185979 through 00185990 inclusive have been verified by the Finance Division.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran, Muñeton,
Arestegui, DoVinh, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
WAIVER
It was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh that:
Full reading of ordinances listed be waived.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran, Muñeton,
Arestegui, DoVinh, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
PUBLIC HEARING – ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DENYING AN APPEAL FILED BY
SUPPORTERS ALLIANCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY (SAFER) AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S DECISION TO APPROVE SITE PLAN NO. SP-145-2024 AND LOT LINE ADJUSTEMENT NO. LLA-033-2024 (F: 116.SP-145-2024)(XR: 123.1)
The matter was considered earlier in the meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE AUDIT C OMMITTEE AND OUTSIDE
COMMITTEES
The matter was continued to the next regular City Council meeting.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A CITY COUNCIL MEMBER TO THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS (F: VIP)(XR: 61.1A)
The matter was continued to the next regular City Council meeting.
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SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2962
(As approved earlier in the meeting, it was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh, and approved by a 7-0 vote, that full reading of ordinances listed be waived.)
Following the reading of the ordinance title, it was moved by Council Member Brietigam, seconded by Mayor Klopfenstein that:
Ordinance No. 2962 entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove amending Section 10.36.030 of Chapter 10.36 of Title 10 of the Garden Grove Municipal Code establishing speed limits for certain designated city streets based upon an updated Traffic and Engineering Speed Survey, be adopted.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Brietigam, Nguyen, Tran, Muñeton,
Arestegui, DoVinh, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND CITY MANAGER
Council Member Brietigam wished his wife a belated happy birthday. He invited the community to attend and enjoy the festivities at the Jingle Jam event scheduled for Friday, December 13, 2024 at Eastgate Park. He reminded the public that there will not be a City Council meeting on December 24, 2024, and congratulated newly seated Council Members and Mayor Klopfenstein.
Council Member Nguyen wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Council Member Tran congratulated Mayor Klopfenstein and the newly seated Council Members. She thanked Economic Development Department staff for their work on the Small Business Intelligence webinar. She encouraged Garden Grove businesses to contact the City for more information on available resources and programs. Council Member Tran also thanked the Community Services Department staff for working to resolve soccer team concerns about lack of available soccer field space at City parks. Lastly, in response to a public comment regarding homelessness issues in District 3, she shared that she contacts City staff or the Police Department’s SRT Team to respond; she will work to explore possible future solutions.
Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh congratulated new Council Members Nguyen, Muñeton, Arestegui, and Mayor Klopfenstein. He also thanked Council Member Brietigam for nominating him to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Additionally, Council Member DoVinh also reiterated Council Member Tran’s response in relation to homelessness issues
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in the area of Brookhurst Street and Chapman Avenue. Furthermore, he informed the public that the City Council will work with other jurisdictions, including the County of Orange, and other elected representatives to request assistance in addressing these issues. He thanked outgoing Mayor and Council Members for their dedicated years of service, and also thanked City staff and residents. Lastly, Mayor Pro Tem DoVinh wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Council Member Muñeton expressed excitement to serve on the City Council and represent District 5. She shared that she attended the Breakfast with Santa at Crosby Elementary. She also attended the Winter in the Grove event and thanked staff for their hard work in organizing such a successful event. Lastly, she wished everyone happy holidays, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.
Council Member Arestegui thanked City staff for the outstanding work with City Council onboarding and support. She also commended Community Services Department staff for organizing a fun and successful Winter in the Grove event.
She congratulated Doig Elementary Choir for their performance at the event. She also thanked outgoing and incoming Council Members for their work on the ordinance approved earlier in the meeting which helps to mitigate issues and addresses community concerns regarding student safety on their way to school.
Council Member Arestegui expressed excitement and is ready to get to work.
Lastly, she wished everyone happy holidays.
Mayor Klopfenstein thanked City staff for their work in executing the evening’s special and historic event. She wished the community happy holidays and Merry Christmas.
City Manager Kim encouraged the public to Buy in Garden Grove (BiGG) and submit receipts to the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce by December 19, 2024 to enter a raffle to win prizes: cash prizes, 1 night stay at Great Wolf Lodge, or a Sabroso Mexican Grill giftcard. She wished everyone happy holidays and Happy New Year.
City Attorney announced that Closed Session was cancelled.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:33 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein adjourned the meeting. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Meeting Center, 11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, California.
Lizabeth Vasquez
City Clerk