AGENDA
Garden Grove City Council
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
6:30 PM
Community Meeting Center
11300 Stanford Avenue
Garden Grove, California 92840
Stephanie Klopfenstein
Mayor
George S. Brietigam
Mayor Pro Tem – District 1
Phillip Nguyen
Council Member – District 2
Cindy Tran
Council Member – District 3
Joe DoVinh
Council Member – District 4
Yesenia Muñeton
Council Member – District 5
Ariana Arestegui
Council Member – District 6
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AGENDA
ROLL CALL: COUNCIL MEMBER NGUYEN, COUNCIL MEMBER TRAN, COUNCIL MEMBER DOVINH, COUNCIL MEMBER MUÑETON, COUNCIL MEMBER ARESTEGUI, MAYOR
PRO TEM BRIETIGAM, MAYOR KLOPFENSTEIN
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
PRESENTATIONS
1. Community Spotlight in recognition of Maria Stipe for being named the Cypress College 2026 Americana Awards Garden Grove Citizen of the Year.
[Item 167/2026]
2. Building and Safety Division update as presented by the Community Development Department.
[Item 161/2026]
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (TO BE HELD SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH OTHER
LEGISLATIVE BODIES)
RECESS
CONDUCT OTHER LEGISLATIVE BODIES' BUSINESS
RECONVENE
CONSENT ITEMS (WILL BE ACTED ON SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH ONE MOTION
UNLESS SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION IS REQUESTED BY A
COUNCIL MEMBER)
3. Adoption of a Resolution recognizing Maria Stipe for being named the Cypress College 2026 Americana Awards Garden Grove Citizen of the Year. (Action Item)
[Item 174/2026]
4. Adoption of a Proclamation recognizing May 17 - 23, 2026 as National Public Works Week in the City of Garden Grove. (Action Item)
[Item 164/2026]
5. Approval of an Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for participation in the Water Loss Control Shared Services and Technical Assistance Programs. (Cost: Not to exceed $80,379)(Action Item)
[Item 172/2026]
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6. Consideration of Final Parcel Map No. PM-2021-190 for the property located at 10201 and 10231 Garden Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove. (Action Item)
[Item 160/2026]
7. Receive and file the minutes from the meeting held on February 24, 2026. (Action Item)
[Item 171/2026]
8. Receive and file warrants. (Action Item)
[Item 165/2026]
9. Approval to waive full reading of ordinances listed. (Action Item)
[Item 177/2026]
PUBLIC HEARINGS (MOTION TO APPROVE WILL INCLUDE ADOPTION OF
EACH RESOLUTION UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)
10. Report on the City of Garden Grove vacancies, and recruitment and retention efforts pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3. (Action Item)
[Item 166/2026]
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
11. Award a contract to Yunex, LLC., for on-call traffic signal and street lighting maintenance and repair services. (Cost: Not to exceed $200,000/year) (Action Item)
[Item 163/2026]
ORDINANCES PRESENTED FOR SECOND READING AND ADOPTION
12. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2975 amending Section
6.04.020 of the Garden Grove Municipal Code to permit and regulate the keeping of pot-bellied pigs in residential properties, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE AMENDING SECTION 6.04.020 OF CHAPTER 6.04 OF TITLE 6 OF THE GARDEN
GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE THE KEEPING OF POT-BELLIED PIGS IN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES. (Action Item)
[Item 173/2026]
MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY MANAGER
ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Meeting Center, 11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, California, 92840. 3 Item 174/2026
Final
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: Johnathan Garcia
Dept:
City Manager Dept: Community Relations
Date: 5/12/2026
Subject: Adoption of a Resolution recognizing Maria Stipe for being named the Cypress College 2026 Americana Awards’ Garden Grove Citizen of the Year. (Action Item)
Attached is a Resolution recognizing Maria Stipe, for being named the Cypress College 2026 Americana Awards Garden Grove Citizen of the Year, recommended for adoption.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Resolution
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Maria Stipe
Cypress College 2026 Americana Awards
Garden Grove Citizen of the Year
WHEREAS, Maria Stipe’s meaningful contributions to the community have earned her the prestigious title of Garden Grove Citizen of the Year at the Cypress College 2026 Americana Awards; and
WHEREAS, Maria retired from the City of Garden Grove in 2023 as Assistant City Manager, concluding a distinguished 26-year career; and WHEREAS, Through her work with the City, Maria participated in numerous community programs, developed strong relationships with community partners, and was inspired by individuals who modeled generosity and leadership; and
WHEREAS, In 2012, Maria found her “special” home with the Garden Grove Rotary Club, where she has worked alongside fell ow Rotarians to implement impactful projects and events, including scholarship programs, the placement of life -saving cardiac defibrillators in public spaces, and Christmas toy drives for disadvantaged children; and
WHEREAS, Maria’s many years of dedicated service to Garden Grove also earned her the title of Garden Grove Woman of the Year in 2025 from the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Maria’s humanitarian, philanthropic, and collaborative efforts with the community and the City of Garden Grove go beyond words and are further exemplified by her selection as the Cypress College 2026 Americana Awards’ Garden Grove Citizen of the Year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Garden Grove does commend Maria Stipe for her achievements and congratulates her on her well -deserved recognition as the Cypress College 2026 Americana Awards’ Garden Grove Citizen of the Year.
May 12, 2026
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Final
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: Samuel Kim
Dept:
City Manager Dept: Public Works
Date: 5/12/2026
Subject: Adoption of a Proclamation recognizing May 17 - 23, 2026 as National Public Works Week in the City of Garden Grove. (Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
For City Council to proclaim the week of May 17 - 23, 2026, as National Public Works Week in the City of Garden Grove.
BACKGROUND
Public Works professionals are responsible for planning, building, maintaining, and operating the infrastructure and services essential to public health, safety, environmental sustainability, and the overall quality of life in Garden Grove.
DISCUSSION
The Public Works Department oversees more than $120 million in capital, operating, and utility budgets to manage the City’s infrastructure and services. Public Works divisions include Engineering, Water, Streets, Facilities, and Administration —each critical to sustaining the city’s safety, mobility, public facilities, and utility systems.
In Fiscal Year 2024-25, the department’s accomplishments included:
Upgrading five (5) traffic signal intersections, two of which were grant-funded, improving traffic flow and pedestrian safety across major corridors.
Rehabilitating arterial and residential streets citywide through multiple projects, including micro -surfacing and cooperative rehabilitation with adjacent jurisdictions, using 5,487 tons of asphalt , and completing over 1.4 million square feet of slurry seal work.
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Doubling tree trimming output to 6,096 trees, planting 227 replacement trees, completing five major flood control channel cleanups, and clearing 1,096 catch basins.
Cleaning over 1.1 million linear feet of sewer lines, televising 336,511 linear feet through CCTV inspection, completing nearly 1,900 hot spot cleanings, and diverting 15 potential sewer system overflows.
Advancing PFAS water treatment infrastructure at multiple well sites in partnership with the Orange County Water District, while updating the City's Cross-Connection Control Plan and recertifying the Water System Risk and Resilience Assessment with the EPA.
Closing approximately 1,908 vehicle maintenance work orders —including nearly 1,450 repair orders —and adding new fleet vehicles to support tree removal, Animal Care Services, and street and parks maintenance operations.
Continuing SB 1383 organic waste diversion compliance, enrolling over 1,900 commercial and multi -family accounts, expanding Community Clean -Up Events to include paper shredding and household batt ery collection , and growing the Annual Compost Giveaway to two events per spring.
The department’s dedicated engineers, managers, and frontline employees work 24/7 to deliver safe drinking water, maintain parks and buildings, respond to emergencies, enhance traffic safety, enforce environmental compliance, and ensure efficient public service delivery.
The theme of this year’s National Public Works Week is “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community”, celebrating the workforce who persistently serves the Garden Grove community every day.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact in adopting this Proclamation.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt the Proclamation recognizing May 17 – 23, 2026, as National Public Works Week in the City of Garden Grove.
By: Ana V. Neal, Principal Administrative Analyst
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. 2026 National Public Works Week Proclamation
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May 17-23, 2026 as National Public Works Week
WHEREAS, Public Works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities, as well as to public health, a high quality of life, and the well-being of the residents of the City of Garden Grove;
WHEREAS, These infrastructure systems, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals – including field employees, ma nagers and engineers at all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nation’s transportation systems, water supply, water treatment, solid waste systems, public buildings, and other essential structures and facilities;
WHEREAS, It is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders, and children in the City of Garden Grove to gain knowledge of and maintain an ongoing interest in and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their communities;
WHEREAS, The year 20 26 marks the 66th
annual National Public Works Week ,
sponsored by the American Public Works Association and the Canadian Public Works Association.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Garden Grove City C ouncil hereby proclaims May 17 through May 23, 2026, as National Public Works Week in the City of Garden Grove, and encourages all residents to participate in activities, events, and ceremonies designed to honor public works professionals and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting public health and safety and advancing the quality of life for all.
May 12, 2026
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Final
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: Samuel Kim
Dept:
City Manager Dept: Public Works
Date: 5/12/2026
Subject: Approval of an Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for participation in the Water Loss Control Shared Services and Technical Assistance Programs. (Cost: Not to exceed $80,379)(Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
To receive City Council approval for a renewed ten -year agreement (Agreement) with the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) for the City’s continued participation in Water Loss Control Shared Services and Technical Assistance Programs.
BACKGROUND
State law, including requirements administered by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), increasingly mandates that water agencies demonstrate active water loss control efforts. Senate Bill (SB) 1420 and SB 555 require water a gencies to prepare and submit a validated water loss audit annually to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR).
SB 555 also require s water agencies to comp ly with supplier -specific water loss targets beginning in 2028. The City lacks the technical expertise needed to prepare for and comply with these requiremen ts. The City previously entered into a cost-sharing agreement with MWDOC, a public agency that provides wholesale water supply and related services to member age ncies throughout Orange County. This Agreement is a continuation of t he previous contract, which supports the City's compliance with state water loss regulations and reporting obligations.
As part of its service offerings, MWDOC administers Water Loss Control (WLC) Choice Services, which allow participating member agencies to achieve economies of scale through cost-sharing and coordinated program management. The City is a MWDOC member agency and has historically participated in several of MWDOC's WLC programs s ince 20 15. This Agreement consolidates and continues th e City’s participation under a unified umbrella framework covering both Shared Services (Addendum A) and Technical Assistance provided by E Source Companies, LLC (Addendum B).
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DISCUSSION
The Agreement is an umbrella agreement with a ten -year term (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2036). It does not obligate the City to a fixed scope of services for the entire term. Instead, the City selects specific services annually through Election Forms (Addenda A and B), which are updated each fiscal year. The City may adjust, add, or remove services at the start of each new fiscal year and may terminate the Agreement with 30 days' written notice.
MWDOC manages all contractor and consultant relationships, administers payments, and provides annual financial accounting. The City pays only for services it requests and receives.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The total cost of elected WLC Choice Services for Fiscal Year 2026 –2027 is summarized in the table below. Shared Services detailed in Addendum A will total $45,659, after application of $5,325 i n rollover credits from the prior fiscal year. Technical assistance tasks listed in Addendum B will total $34,720.
Service Category Amount
Addendum A – Shared Services $45,659
Addendum B – Technical Assistance $34,720
TOTAL $80,379
This program will be funded from the Water Enterprise Fund. There is no impact on the General Fund. Future-year costs are subject to annual election and will be presented to the City Manager or City Council for approval, depending on purchasing thresholds.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Approve a ten-year Water Loss Control Participation Agreement with MWDOC for the City’s participation in Water Loss Control Shared Services and Technical Assistance Programs;
Authorize the City Manager , or designee , to execute the agreement and amendments on behalf of the City , and to make minor modifications as appropriate thereto; and
Authorize the Finance Director, or designee, to approve payments to MWDOC to participate in the WLC Shared Services and Technical Assistance Programs for Fiscal Year 2026-27, in the amount not to exceed of $80,379.
By: Samuel Kim, P.E., Public Works Director
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ATTACHMENT(S)
1. MWDOC Water Loss Control Participation Agreement
2. Addendum A - Water Loss Control Shared Services Election Form (Fiscal Year 2026- 2027)
3. Addendum B - Water Loss Control Technical Assistance Tasks Form (January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027)
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WATER LOSS CONTROL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
This Water Loss Control Participation Agre ement (“Agreement”) is made and effective as of the 1
st day of July 2026, by and between the Municipal Water District of Orange County (“MWDOC”) and ____________________________ (“Participating Agency”). MWDOC and Participating Agency may be collectively referred to as “Parties” and individually as a “Party.”
RECITALS
A. MWDOC offers its member agencies (“Me mber Agencies”) the benefits of certain programs known as choice services, that they may elect to participate in (“Choice Services”). These Choice Services provide cost-sharing and shared services components that allow a Participating Agency to obtain economies of scale and save money. If a Member Agency elects to receive certain Choice Services, the Participating Agency executes an agreement with MWDOC that sets forth the terms and conditions for those Choice Services.
B. With input from its Me mber Agencies, MWDOC previously prepared a Water Loss Control Shared Services Business Plan, which proposed five water loss control shared services (“Shared Services”) to be provided to Member Agencies by MWDOC staff and, as necessary and as determined by MWDOC, by third-party vendors/contractors (“Contractor or Contractors”).
C. MWDOC also entered into a professi onal services agreement with E Source Companies, LLC (“Consultant” or “E Source”) for E Source to provide Water Loss Control Technical Assistance (“Technical Assistance”) to Member Agencies (“Consultant Agreement”).
D. The purpose of this Water Loss Control Part icipation Agreement is to create a unified agreement between MWDOC and Participating Agency that combines all of the water loss control Shared Services and Technical Assistance programs (“Programs”) into one agreement. Addenda to this Agreement will be issued annually.
E. Participating Agency may elect which of the Shared Services and/or Technical Assistance (jointly referred to as WLC Services), if any, it wishes to receive from MWDOC by completing annual election forms (“Election Forms”). The Election Forms include the selected tasks, total required payments and costs, and any additional information and/or requirements specific to each Participating Agency. The annual Election Forms may also be used to tailor the types and amounts of WLC Services that each Participating Agency will receive, as well as the costs. The Election Forms are attached as Addenda A and B to this Agreement.
F. At the end of each year, t he Participating Agency may change the WLC Services that it elects to receive for the following year by completing the annual Election Forms under this Agreement.
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G. The Parties desire to enter into this Agreement, whereby the Participating Agency elects to receive, on the terms and conditions described herein, the water loss control shared services provided by MWDOC.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and covenants hereinafter set forth, the Parties do agree as follows:
TERMS
1. Scope of Services. MWDOC will provide th e Participating Agency with the water loss control Shared Services and Technical Assistance identified in the Election Forms attached hereto as Addenda A and B. The actual scheduling of Shared Services and/or Technical Assistance shall be done only upon request of the Participating Agency. The Parties agree that MWDOC may provide the WLC Services by utilizing MWDOC staff or Contractors as determined by MWDOC.
2. Term of Agreement. This Ag reement will be effective on July 1, 2026, and shall terminate on June 30, 2036 (“Term”)
3. Administration of Consultant and Contract ors. MWDOC will provide project management assistance regarding all Contractors and the Consultant, which includes working closely with and managing Contractors and Consultant to ensure compliance with any agreements, facilitating interactions between the Participating Agency and Consultant and/or Contractors, and communicating regularly with the Participating Agency regarding the Shared Services and/or Technical Assistance, as needed.
3.1. MWDOC shall make payments to any Contractor and/or Consultant on a time and materials basis.
3.2. Participating Agency shall provide all documents, information, and assistance requested by any Contractor and/or Consultant during the performance of the WLC Services.
3.3. Addenda A and B are incorporated into this Agreement by reference and include separate attachments for Participating Agencies that include the selected tasks, total required payments and costs, and any additional information and requirements that are specific to each Participating Agency.
3.4. Addenda A and B may be updated as Member Agencies execute this Agreement and become Participating Agencies or pursuant to mutual agreement between a respective Participating Agency and MWDOC.
4. Annual Election Addenda. Prior to July 1 of each year of the Agreement and consistent with the requirements of this Section, Participating Agency may change the Shared Services and/or Technical Assistance that it elects to receive for the following fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) by completing the annual Election Forms, which will replace and become new Addenda A and/or B to this Agreement (“Election Addenda” or “Election Addendum”). The Election Addenda may contain terms that differ from those in the initial 13 3
Election Forms, including adjustments to service types and the addition of new WLC Services as they become available.
5. Cost Sharing by Participating Agencies.
5.1. MWDOC shall:
5.1.1. Collect from Participating Agency upon execution of this Agreement the amount indicated in Addenda A and B that is specific to said Participating Agency, which is the total cost of the selected WLC Services for the Participating Agency.
5.1.2. Inform the Participat ing Agency of any proposed extra work that would result in an increase in the payments under this Agreement. MWDOC and the Participating Agency must both approve such extra work before MWDOC will notify any Contractor or Consultant to proceed with the work.
5.1.3. On or about February of each year, prepare a final annual accounting for the Participating Agency and either distribute any remaining funds collected back to the Participating Agency, consistent with the amounts in Addenda A and B, roll over any remaining funds for use by the Participating Agency in the following year or, when there are funds due, issue a final bill to the Participating Agency.
5.2. Participating Agency shall:
5.2.1. Pay to MWDOC upon execution of this Agreement, the full amount indicated in Addenda A and B that is specific to the Participating Agency.
5.2.2. Pay to MWDOC, upon approval of any extra work, the full amount owed for any approved extra work. The Participating Agency shall bear all costs associated with extra work it approves.
6. Pricing and Payment. Participating Agenc y shall pay MWDOC for the WLC Services provided pursuant to this Agreement in the unit cost amounts for each type of elected WLC Service as set forth in Addenda A and B. The unit costs in Addenda A and B may be adjusted each year by MWDOC in MWDOC’s discretion. MWDOC will provide each Participating Agency with notice of any changes to unit costs for the next fiscal year by March 1 of the previous fiscal year, and such adjusted costs shall be reflected in the Election Addenda. With respect to WLC Services that are provided by Contractors/Consultants who are under contract with MWDOC, MWDOC reserves the right to change the unit cost for such WLC Services if there is a change in unit cost by the Contractor, provided, however, that MWDOC gives the Participating Agency no less than sixty (60) days' notice of such change, during which period the Participating Agency may elect to terminate such WLC Services from the Election Addenda. In addition, Participating Agency is not obligated to request any WLC Services and is only required to pay for WLC Services performed by MWDOC at the request of Participating Agency.
7. Billing Procedure and Pa yment. Within thirty (30) days of receiving Addenda A and/or B, MWDOC shall invoice the Participating Agency for the full unit cost of the WLC Services that have been chosen by the Participating Agency for the upcoming fiscal year. 14 4
Participating Agency shall pay MWDOC within thirty (30) days of receipt of the invoice. In the event that there is a subsequent change in the scope of the WLC Services that were elected in Addenda A and/or B, MWDOC will provide a revised invoice for such change, and in the event that the change results in a credit to the Participating Agency, then the Participating Agency will have the option to apply the credit to the annual invoice for the next fiscal year or to be issued a refund.
8. Termination. Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the other. In such an event, the Parties shall be responsible to each other for any obligations incurred prior to the termination date.
9. Standard of Care. MWDOC will require that all Contractor and/or Consultant services be performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and principles, and in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised in performing the WLC Services.
10. Accounting. MWDOC shall, for a reasonable time, keep accurate and detailed records of the WLC Services performed and the financial details in connection with such WLC Services, including all accounting books and records related to any payments to Contractors/Consultants (collectively, the “Records”). All Records must be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to local government agencies in the State of California and must be sufficiently complete and detailed to permit an accurate evaluation of the Services provided by MWDOC under this Agreement.
Upon request from the Participating Agency, MWDOC will provide copies of the Contractor/Consultant invoices and MWDOC’s payment records, and shall give the Participating Agency reasonable access, during normal business hours, to such Records.
11. Independent Contractor. The Consultant/Contractor is not a party to this Agreement and is not an employee or agent of MWDOC or any of the Participating Agencies, either as a result of this Agreement or because of the Consultant Agreement between MWDOC and the Consultant/Contractor. The Consultant/Contractor is an independent contractor to MWDOC.
12. Indemnification. MWDOC agrees to indemnify and hold the Participating Agency harmless from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death (collectively, “Claims”), in any manner arising out of any sole and active negligent acts or willful misconduct of MWDOC in connection with the provision of WLC Services.
MWDOC will require any Contractors/Consultants to indemnify and hold harmless Participating Agency from any and all Claims arising out of the negligent acts or willful misconduct of the Contractor/Consultant, its agents and employees, and Participating Agency agrees that it will look solely to the Contractor/Consultant for such Claims, provided, however, that MWDOC will act as the agent of the Participating Agency to enforce the terms of the indemnity with Contractor/Consultant and make any related insurance claims with respect to the insurance coverage provided by Contractor/Consultant. .
MWDOC shall use its best efforts in administering the Consultant Agreement, but makes no representations, guarantees, or warranties to the Participating Agency as to the quality 15 5
or timeliness of work product provided by the Consultant/Contractor pursuant to the Consultant Agreement. The Participating Agency agrees to indemnify MWDOC, its directors, officers, employees and agents against, and will hold and save them harmless from, any and all actions, claims, penalties, obligations or liabilities, in law or in equity, of every kind or nature whatsoever, that may be asserted or claimed by any person, firm, entity, corporation, political subdivision or other organization arising out of or in any manner directly or indirectly connected with the Consultant Agreement or E Source Services provided for the benefit of the Participating Agency. Participating Agency agrees and acknowledges that MWDOC is not responsible for the maintenance and quality of any of Participating Agency’s facilities, and Participating Agency is responsible for any costs, expenses, liability, loss, damage, or injury of any kind, in law or equity, to property or persons, including wrongful death, arising from such.
13. Insurance. MWDOC shall obtain prior to commencing work and maintain in force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, all insurance set forth below. MWDOC insurance is provided through the Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority and such other insurers as MWDOC may determine from time to time.
13.1. Workers’ Compensation Insurance. MWDOC will maintain workers’ compensation insurance for its employees, covering all work covered by this Agreement, in accordance with applicable law. Upon request, MWDOC will provide an ACORD certificate of insurance or other certificate of insurance satisfactory to the Participating Agency, evidencing such coverage.
13.2. Liability and Other Insurance. MWDOC will maintain during the term of this Agreement general liability coverage of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage; automobile liability (owned, scheduled, non-owned or hired) of at least $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage each accident limit; workers’ compensation (statutory limits) and employer’s liability ($1,000,000) (if applicable); requiring 30 days (10 days for non-payment of premium) notice of cancellation to Participating Agency.
13.3. Contractor Insurance Coverage. If MWDOC employs Contractors to provide services covered by this Agreement, MWDOC shall require that each Contractor meet MWDOC’s minimum insurance requirements. Contractor will provide a certificate of insurance to MWDOC, which will be required to name MWDOC and Participating Agencies as additional insureds to any Consultant or Contractor’s liability coverage.
13.4. Expiration of Coverage. If any of the required coverages expire during the term of the Agreement, MWDOC and its Contractors, as applicable, shall provide updated renewal certificate(s), including the general liability additional insured endorsement, at least ten (10) days prior to the expiration date.
14. Independent Contractor. MWDOC shall act as an independent contractor in the performance of the WLC Services provided for in this Agreement and shall furnish such WLC Services in MWDOC’s own manner and method, and in no respect shall MWDOC or any of its agents be considered an agent or employee of Participating Agency. No provisions of this Agreement shall be intended to create a partnership or joint venture between MWDOC or any of its agents and Participating Agency, and neither Party shall 16 6
have the power to bind or obligate the other Party, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement.
15. Notices. All notices permitted or required under this Agreement shall be given to the respective parties at the following addresses, or at such other address as the respective parties may provide in writing for this purpose. Such notice shall be deemed made when personally delivered or sent via commercial overnight courier and shall be effective upon receipt. Actual notice shall be deemed adequate notice on the date actual notice occurred, regardless of the method of service.
M W D O C : P a r t i c i p a t i n g A g e n c y :
Harvey De La Torre, General Manager ________________________ Municipal Water District of Orange County ________________________ 18700 Ward St. ________________________
P.O. Box 20895 ________________________
Fountain Valley, CA 92728 ________________________
16. Jurisdiction and Venue. In all matters concerning the validity, interpretation, performance, or effect of this Agreement, the laws of the State of California shall govern and be applicable. The Parties hereby agree and consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the State of California, and that venue of any action brought hereunder shall be in Orange County, California.
17. Counterparts and Facsimile. This Agreement may be executed by the Parties in counterparts, which counterparts shall be construed together and have the same effect as if all the Parties had executed the same instrument. Counterpart signatures may be transmitted by facsimile, email, or other electronic means and have the same force and effect as if they were original signatures. All parties have participated in the drafting of this Agreement.
18. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, in whole or in part, the legality, validity, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby.
19. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the Parties relating to the subject matter hereof, and the Parties have made no agreements, representations, or warranties, either written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof that are not set forth herein. Except as provided herein, this Agreement may not be modified or altered without prior written approval from both parties.
20. Authority to Execute. Each Party represents and warrants to the other Party that all necessary action has been taken by such Party to authorize the undersigned to execute this Agreement and to bind it to the performance of its obligations hereunder.
21. Incorporation of Recitals. The Recitals and section titles set forth herein are incorporated herein and are an operative part of this Agreement.
Robin Perlas, Program Specialist
City of Garden Grove Water Division
13802 Newhope Street
Garden Grove, CA 92843
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have hereunto affixed their names as of the day and year thereinafter written, which shall be and is the effective date of this Agreement.
MWDOC: PARTICIPATING AGENCY:
D a t e D a t e
Harvey De La Torre
General Manager
Municipal Water District of Orange County
Name: _______________________
Title: _________________________
Agency: ______________________
Approved as to Form: Approved as to Form
D a t e D a t e
Name: Joseph Byrne, Esq. Name: _________________________
Omar Sandoval
Lisa L. Kim
City Manager
City of Garden Grove
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ADDENDUM A
Water Loss Control Shared Services Election Form
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
FY26-27
Water Loss Control Shared Services
Agency:
Contact Person:
Contact E-mail:
Contact Phone:
Task 1: Water Audit Validation
Water audit validation will be conducted at Level 1 in accordance with the methodology established in the Water Research Foundation project 4369: Level 1 Water Audit Validation Guidance Manual.
Water audit validation aims to identify and appropriately correct for inaccuracies in water audit data and the application of methodology. Furthermore, validation also evaluates and communicates the uncertainty inherent in water audit data. To accomplish these goals, MWDOC’s validation Shared Service will follow the steps published in the Water Research Foundation Level 1 Water Audit Validation Guidance Manual. The process will include:
x Review the water audit and supporting documentation.
x Review performance indicators for evidence of inaccuracy. x Review audit inputs and data validity gr ades and confirm correct application of methodology in a Level 1 validation interview. Adjust inputs and dat a validity grades, if necessary.
x Review performance indicators again fo r evidence of persisting inaccuracy. x Document results.
MWDOC’s validation Shared Service will also employ the California-specific additional guidance developed by the California Water Loss Technical Assistance Program and subsequently taught in the Water Audit Validator (WAV) certificate course.
Validation results will be documented in a format acceptable to the Department of Water Resources. Templates for this format have been published by the California- Nevada section of the American Water Works Association on their WAV Certification webpage.
Deliverables include:
x Level 1 Validation Summary Notes
x Certified Validation Repor t (signed by validator)
Yes
No
$_________
Water Balance Validation is a Core service provided by MWDOC to its member agencies at no cost. MWDOC member agencies are
requested to check the box to the left indicating their choice to have MWDOC validate their annual water balance.
The Cities of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Santa Ana may access MWDOC’s Water Audit Validation service for a fee of $990 per validation.
City of Garden Grove
Robin Perlas
[email protected]
714-741-5378
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Task 2:
Meter Accuracy Testing
Customer meter accuracy testing enables an agency to measure a retail meter’s performance and, consequently, the throughput that the meter fails to register. By measuring a meter’s inaccuracy, an agency can understand the financial loss it causes and develop a plan to manage meter performance within its system.
Customer meter tests will be conducted in accordance with the methodology set forth in American Water Works Association manual M6, Water Meters – Selection, Installation, Testing, and Maintenance. The stipulations in manual M6 include:
x Specific low, medium, and high flow rates for each meter type and size x Minimum test volume by flow rate and meter size
x Generally acceptable accuracy limits for new and repaired meters M6 also enumerates test procedures for laboratory tests and field tests that MWDOC staff and/or contractors will be required to follow.
Agencies can choose between two customer meter accuracy testing service providers: McCall’s Meters, Inc. or Westerly Meter Service Company. The Meter Accuracy Testing (MAT) Worksheet, Attachment 2 to this document, summarizes the fees for each mete r accuracy testing service provider. Note that the fees are slightly different between providers. As a result, each service provider has its own MAT Worksheet. Agencies will need to:
x Select the meter accuracy testing company of their choice, x Identify the number and sizes of meters to be tested (green data entry cells), and x Estimate the number of meetings (McCall’s) or hours and mileage (Westerly) for meetings with the selected company.
This worksheet should be used to calculate the total cost for meter accuracy testing services for your agency. The cost estimate calcul ated in the MAT Worksheet should be entered into the shaded cell immediately below. E Source is available to assist agencies in quantifying the number and sizes of meters to be tested, and in interpreting the results, as part of Task 3: Component Analysis of Apparent Losses.
Small-meter (5/8 – 2 inch) testing wil l require agencies to remove the meters from the field and deliver them to the selected meter-testing company. Meter testing company locations are provided below. Large meters (3 inches and larger) will be tested in-situ.
McCall’s Meters, Inc. Westerly Meter Company
1498 Mesa View Street 193 7 W. Eleventh St. Suite E
Hemet, CA 92543 Upland, CA 91786
(951) 654-3799 (951) 205-3725
Deliverables include:
x Meter accuracy testing results
x Warehousing of test results data
$
$_________
$________
MWDOC Administrative Fee Charged Per Meter Accuracy Test Invoice Processed, Not to Exceed Four Charges per Fiscal Year = $346
Input the total dollar amount calculated in the MAT Worksheet. Task 2 Total 11,384.00
1,384.00
10,000.00
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Task 3a:
Distribution System Leak Detection
Leak detection will be conducted using a comprehensive acoustic survey, meaning that leak detection technicians will sound all accessible appurtenances regardless of spacing distances. The following protocols will be adopted for leak detection:
x Sounding points: Physical contact and sonic leak sound amplification will occur for each hydrant, and customer service connection. Valves may be used as contact points, if necessary. x Sonic ground listening (hard cover): When normal contact points are not available or cannot be created within a reasonable distance, sonic ground listening devices will be used by making ground contact directly over the pipe at intervals no greater than six (6) feet when ground cover is pavement, concrete, or a similar hard surfac e. If excessive ambient noise precludes the effectiveness of the ground listening device in an area during daytime hours, then survey will be considered during nighttime hours. Such situations will be pre-approved with retail agency staff before any night surveying is undertaken.
x Sonic ground listening (soft cover): When normal ground contact points are not available and ground cover is not a hard surf ace, probe rods will be used at 10-foot intervals. A sound amplifier will be used on probe rods
x Verification: All indications of leaks found during initia l survey will be verified a second time, after which the leak will be pinpointed with a computer-based leak sound correlator whenever possible. Pinpointing leak locations through interp retation of sound intensity, whether by ear, decibel metering, or comparable methods, will be used when contact points are available for access with a computer-based leak sound correlator.
MWDOC staff will perform distribution system leak detection at a cost of $350 per mile of distribution main surveyed for MWDOC member agencies and $374 per mile for non-member agencies. Metropolitan will contribute $170 per mile thereby reducing the cost to $180 per mile to member agencies. Deliverables include:
x Distribution System Leak Detection Plan
x Weekly progress reporting and leak verification
x Final Reporting
x Training for measuring leak rates in gallons per minute Please note that in order to be eligible to receive Metropolitan funding, participating agencies must provide leak repair results. All leaks must be investigated, repaired, or slated for repair, and their status reported to MWDOC within 60 days of the completion of the leak survey. If a MWDOC member agency does not report this information to MWDOC within 60 days, the member agency will have to pay the full cost of the survey at $350 per mile. MWDOC may also perform visual/acoustic verification of repairs as needed to satisfy Metropolitan funding requirements.
Participating agencies must elect a minimum of 50 miles or the full system, whichever is less.
$_________
Task 3a total = miles X $180 for MWDOC Member Agencies Task 3a total = miles X $374 for the Citie s of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Santa Ana
22039,600
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Task 3b: Suspected Leak Survey
MWDOC staff will perform a suspected leak survey at a cost of $683 per leak investigation. The methodology to detect suspected leaks will employ the same process described in Task 3a. Deliverables include:
x Suspected leak consultation
x Field leak investigation
x Written report and pinpointed leak location
Please note that pricing may vary if the suspected leak survey area extends beyond one city block. For assistance in determining suspected leak survey costs for your needs, please contact Rachel Davis at the number or e-mail address below.
Municipal Water District of Orange County Rachel Davis
Water Loss Control Programs Supervisor (714) 593-5308
[email protected]
Please see Attachment 1 for more details.
$ Task 3b Total = number of suspected leaks X $683
Task 4: Distribution System Pressure Survey
The methodology used for pressure surveying depends on the survey goal of: 1) Average zonal and system pressure survey, or 2) Pressure transient survey using high frequency logger. Methodology must be agreed upon with each agency before surveying begins. The methodology to be determined includes:
x Logger settings (e.g., sampling and recording frequencies) x Logger deployment locations
x Logger deployment durations
x Analysis of data after logger retrieval
1) Average Zonal and System Pressure Survey
Pressure loggers can be deployed to evaluate the pressure range in a system or zone, which can then be used to estimate the average system or zonal pressure. Loggers should be placed strategically to capture the highs and lows of each pressure zone in the system. The survey methodology must be tailored to the infrastructure being studied.
2) Pressure Transient Survey
A pressure transient survey identifies instantaneous, damaging pressure swings caused by infrastructure malfunctions, sudden and significant demand changes, or rapid hydrant operation. Pressure transients move quickly and can only be identified with a high sampling frequency. At a minimum, loggers should be deployed immediately upstream and downstream of pressure-regulating infrastructure suspected of transient production.
The resulting data analysis will include:
x Transient identification using a relative or absolute amplitude threshold o Absolute: transient amplitude
o Relative: ratio of transient amplitude to average location pressure x Temporal transient alignment to study the direction and speed of transient propagation MWDOC staff will perform a distribution system pressure survey at a cost of $4,157 per 8-logger survey. $ Task 4 Total = number of 8 logger surveys X $4,157. 22 12
Fiscal Year 26-27
Year 8
Summary of Shared Services Elections:
(transfer total for each Shared Service above to this summary table) Task 1: Water Audit Validation Yes
No
$ (3-Cities only)
Task 2: Meter Accuracy Testing
Total Elected Amount
Less Rollover Funds to be Applied
*Indicate task #(s) to move $ from
$
$
Task 3a: Distribution System Leak Detection
Total Elected Amount
Less Rollover Funds to be Applied
*Indicate task #(s) to move $ from
$
$
Task 3b: Suspected Leak Survey
Total Elected Amount
Less Rollover Funds to be Applied
*Indicate task #(s) to move $ from
$
$
Task 4: Distribution System Pressure Survey
Total Elected Amount
Less Rollover Funds to be Applied
*Indicate task #(s) to move $ from
$
$
Total Elected Amount: $
Less Total Rollover Funds to be Applied: $
Total Amount to be Invoiced: $
(continues on next page)
Check One;
F Invoice Upon Receipt
F Invoice July 1, 2026
Type text here
5,325.00
39,600.00
0 0
0 0
0 5,325.00
11,384.00
50,984.00
45,659.00
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By: By:
Date: Date:
Harvey De La Torre, General
Manager
Name:
Title:
Municipal Water District of Orange County Agency:
Lisa L. Kim
City Manager
City of Garden Grove
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Attachment 1
Water Loss Control Shared Services
Suspected Leak Survey
Background:
MWDOC’s Suspected Leak Survey Shared Services has evolved into two distinct elections based on the varying needs of member agencies. The first election is a Known Area Suspected Leak Survey of an isolated geographic area and requires a simple and limited investigation. The “Known Area” leak survey is billed at a flat rate as defined in Task A below.
The second election is an Unknown Area Suspected Leak Survey of a broader geographic area and requires significantly more investigation and time to complete than a “Known Area” survey.
The “Unknown Area” leak survey is billed based on actual time spent planning, executing, and reporting the investigation.
MWDOC staff will evaluate each suspected leak investigation request and inform the requesting agency whether the investigation falls under Task A or Task B, as described below. Before initiating the “Unknown Area” leak survey, MWDOC staff will provide the requesting agency with an estimated, not-to-exceed cost for the investigation.
Task A:
Known Area Suspected Leak Survey
MWDOC staff will perform a suspected-leak survey at a cost of $651 per investigation. The leak investigation area shall not exceed one standard city block. MWDOC will listen to all meters and hydrants within the survey area using appropriate acoustic equipment. Digital Correlating loggers will be placed on valves and other appurtenances as needed to perform leak correlations. These loggers are more s ensitive than the human ear, accurately registering and locating leaks by tuning into the leak’s digital sound signature. Other techniques, such as visual inspection and chlorine residual testing, may be used if applicable.
Deliverables include:
x Suspected leak consultation
x Field leak investigation
x Written report documenting findi ngs and leak location if found $ A Total = number of suspected leaks X $683
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Task B:
Unknown Area Suspected Leak Survey
MWDOC staff will perform a suspected leak survey at its cost, including time and materials. The leak investigation area ma y expand beyond a city block and may change during the course of the investigation. MWDOC will listen to meters and hydrants within the survey area using Acoustic Digital Water Leak Detectors. Correlating loggers will be placed on valves and other appurtenances as needed to perform leak correlations. These loggers are more sensitive than the human ear, accurately registering and locating leaks by tuning into the leak’s digital sound signature. Other techniques such as visual inspection and chlorine residual testing may be used if applicable.
Deliverables include:
x Suspected leak consultation
x Field leak investigation
x Written report documenting finding s and leak location, if found Note that the value below is an estimated, not to exceed cost. Because the exact location of the leak is not known and may evolve during the survey, the estimated cost is also subject to change.
$
Task B Estimated Total based on Time and Materials = $
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Attachment 2
Meter Accuracy Testing (MAT) Worksheet
McCall’s Meters, Inc.
McCall's Meters, Inc.
Meter Accuracy Testing Fee Worksheet
Participating Agency:
Contact Person: Phone
& Email:
Rate Quantity Total
Small Meter Testing
5/8 - 1 in. $45.00 $
1 1/2 in. and up $60 to $65 (1) $
3 in. Turbine $80.00 $
Large Meter Testing
3 in and up. $225 (2) $
Rates for Pickup or Delivery of Meters $125/hour
Rates for attending meetings $125/day $
Total: $
(1) Fixed rate of $60 for non-turbine meters and $65 for turbine meters. (2) Requires a minimum of 4 meters per day; If less than 4 tests, a portal-to- portal fee of $125 will be charged.
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Attachment 2
Meter Accuracy Testing (MAT) Worksheet
Westerly Meter Service Company
Rate Quantity Total
Small Meter Testing
5/8 - 1 in. $30.00 $
1 1/2 in. and up $70.00 $
3 in. Turbine N/A $
Large Meter Testing
3 in and up. $200 $
Rates for Pickup or Delivery of
Meters
No Charge (1)
Rates for attending meetings $150/hr. + mileage $
Total: $
(1) No charge for orders transport of over 50 meters. Transport of less than 50 is based on time and mileage
50 10,000
Type text here
10,000
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ADDENDUM B
January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
Water Loss Control Technical Assistance Tasks
TASKS
1 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
Project administration:
Partner with E Source and the larger MWDOC group (Required) භ Communication
භ Systems of data collection and management
භ Travel expenses
භ Invoicing
$2,200 Project administration
TASK 2 WATER AUDIT COMPILATION
Task 2: Water audit compilation:
Estimate apparent and real water
loss. Assess data availability and
quality
භ Water audit data collection and review
භ Raw billing data validation (study of completeness and consistency, pro-rating to reduce lag-time effects) භ Water audit compilation
භ Water audit documentation in preparation for level 1 validation $11,240 Task 2: Water audit compilation
TASK 3 SOURCE OR PRODUCTION METER VOLUMETRIC ACCURACY TESTING Task 3: Source/Production meter volumetric accuracy testing:
Design and conduct a volumetric source meter accuracy test Establish a field-validated water-supplied baseline for the water audit Document test procedures for future meter accuracy investigation භ Site visit and test design
භ Volumetric accuracy test with comparat ive meter or reservoir reference volume භ Data chain assessment (“loop audit” or SCADA calibration), if relevant භ Test results analysis and documentation
භ Test procedure documentation
$9,270 Task 3: Volumetric production meter accuracy test, per meter.
TASK 4 BILLING DATA CHAIN ASSESSMENT
Task 4: Detailed custom billing data chain assessment:
Assess billing data for potential errors and/or inconsistencies භ Mapping of meter read collection and billing process
භ Comparison of raw data across billing data manageme nt platforms (read collection system, billing data system, and reporting system)
භ Identification of data transmission errors - misreads, zero reads, dropped reads, duplicated reads, etc.
Varies Task 4: Billing data chain assessment.
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TASK 5 COMPONENT ANALYSIS
Task 5a: Component analysis of real losses – Gap Analysis:
Assess repair data in preparation for a real loss component analysis. x Collection of leakage repair documentation
x Evaluation and summarization of repair data
x Identification of gaps in repair documentation
x Memo documenting recommendations for repair data improvements and documentation
Task 5b: Component analysis of real losses:
Establish the distribution system’s unique leakage profile Determine cost-effective leakage management strategies for the short-, medium-, and long-term x Collection of leakage repair documentation
x Evaluation of repair process documentation
x Determination of unique leakage profile (b ackground, unreported, and reported leakage) x Analysis of cost -effective intervention against leakage x Leak management program design
Task 5c: Component analysis of apparent losses:
Assess customer meter inaccuracy
Value apparent losses
Design an apparent loss management strategy
5c-1: Small Meter Test Strategy & Sample - $7,680
x Facilitate discussions to understand ag ency goals for customer meter testing x Develop test strategy based on agency goals
5c-2: Small Meter Test Sample - $3,280
x Develop meter sample based on pre-defined test strat egy (if test strategy has not been defined, consider signing up for Small Meter Test Strategy & Sample)
5c-3: Small Meter Test Data Analysis - $7,920
x Analyze small customer meter test data
x Note: Agency must complete small customer meter testin g to execute this task. See shared services contract for customer meter testing options and costs if necessary. 5c-4: Large Meter Test Design - $3,960
x Develop large meter test design including testing schedule x Test design employs least cost of ownership model to prioritize large meters for testing 5c-5: Large Meter Test Data Analysis - $6,080 typical cost (discuss pricing with E Source. Pricing based on test data and billing data availability)
x Analyze large customer meter test data
x Note: Agency must complete large cu stomer meter testing to execute this task. See shared services contract for customer meter testing options and costs if necessary. $5,560 Task 5a: Component analysis of real losses – Gap Analysis $16,180 Task 5b: Component analysis of real losses
$8,560
$3,660
$8,840
$4,420
Varies
Task 5c: Component analysis of apparent losses (meter testing budget through Shared Service Contract is also required if testing cannot be conducted in-house) 5c-1: Small Meter Test Strategy & Sample
5c-2: Small Meter Test Sample
5c-3: Small Meter Test Data Analysis
5c-4: Large Meter Test Design
5c-5: Large Meter Test Data Analysis $6,780, typical (discuss pricing with E Source. Pricing based on test data and billing data availability)
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TASK 6 SWRCB WATER LOSS STANDARD ASSISTANCE
Task 6a: Information Order Response Assistance:
Document response to Information Orders from the SWRCB related to compliance with the Water Loss Standard.
භ Compilation of results and findings from related activities to date භ Memo documenting response to Information Order
Task 6b: Off --Ramp Assistance:
Document compliance with Off-Ramp criteria
භ Collection of relevant dat a and supporting documents භ Document activities and/or data proving compliance with each Off -Ramp criterion භ Compilation of Off -Ramp request
Task 6c: Economic Model Custom Input Evaluation:
Calculate custom inputs and compile supporting documents for the SWRCB’s economic model. භ Request and compilation of relevant data (e.g. l eak repair documentation, leak detection results, financial data, infrastructure data, etc.)
භ Review of data collected to identify wh at custom inputs may be calculated භ Calculation of customized value for input s where the minimum data threshold is met භ Compilation of supporting document s for input adjustment application භ Assistance with creating memo to the SWRCB, requesting custom input adjustment Task 6d: Questionnaire Response Assistance
Document responses to SWRCB required reporting (Data Quality, Pressure Management, Asset Management, and/or Leak Registry)
භ Request and compilation of relevant data
භ Review of data collected
භ Calculation and/or narration of response to each question භ Review of responses with agency staff
භ Assistance with submitting response to questionnaire
$ Varies,
Discuss
with E
Source
Task 6a: Information Order Response Assistance
$6,060 Task 6b: Off-Ramp Assistance
$ Varies,
Discuss
with E
Source
Task 6c: Economic Model Custom Input Evaluation
$ Varies,
Discuss
with E
Source
Task 6d: Questionnaire Response
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TASK 7 WATER LOSS TEAM DEVELOPMENT
Task 7a: Team Development Process Maps:
Establish a water loss team roster
Document processes related to water audit data collection භ Interviews with staff
භ Identification of key water loss team members
භ Document and map water loss data collection processes
Task 7b: Educational Workshops:
In-person educational workshop with agency staff to provide water loss background and connect day-to-day tasks with water loss calculation.
Workshops will offer an opportunity to elicit feedback from staff and prepare them for upcoming projects and data requests.
භ Development of slides and materials for meeting
භ Travel to agency
භ Facilitation of educational workshop
$7,560 Task 7a: Team Development Process Maps
$5,680 Task 7b: Educational Workshops
TASK 8 LEAK SIMULATION MODEL
Task 8: Leak Simulation Model:
Quantify the impacts of leak detection technique accuracy on achievable overall system loss rates and projected workload
Evaluate the cost-benefit of leakage control strategies under varying assumptions of fundamental leakage characteristics.
භ Collection of leakage repair documentation
භ Assessment of unique leakage profile
භ Consider sub -system level infrastructure characteristics and their impact on loss rates, including pipe- segment level data for likelihood and consequence of failure, if available. භ Provide an intuitive visualization of the water distribution system that shows how leakage control strategies are implemented and their resulting impact on individual leaks and system-level leakage rates.
භ Estimate future system -wide loss rates under varying assumptions for leakage characteristics and loss recovery efforts that can be compared with state regulatory targets or other performance goals. භ Project the workload required to implement and mainta in various leakage management strategies, including manual acoustic leak detection, automated acoustic noise loggers, satellite leak detection. $ Varies,
Discuss
with E
Source
Task 8: Leak Simulation Model
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TASK 9 WATER LOSS PILOT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION Task 9: Water Loss Pilot Program Management and Evaluation:
Develop a pilot plan to assess the effectiveness of leakage management technologies/strategies භ Collection of previous water audits and repair data
භ Development of pilot plan detailing the leakage management techniques to be piloted, scale of implementation, and level of effort required from participating agency staff භ Work with participating agency to vet and manage technology providers භ Tracking and collection of data during pilot implementation භ Recommend metrics to evaluate the su ccess of the pilot program and identify data collection necessary to calculate metrics
භ Report on the performance of each pilot technolog y and recommend next steps necessary for full system implementation
$ Varies,
Discuss
with E
Source
Task 9: Water Loss Pilot Program Management and Evaluation
TASK 10 WATER LOSS STANDARD COMPLIANCE PLAN
Task 10: Water Loss Standard Compliance Plan:
Develop a Water Loss Compliance Plan to assist with meeting the Water Loss Standard භ Review the participating agency’s Water Loss Standard modeled by the SWRCB භ Evaluate data uncertainty and recommendations for data improvement භ If available, consider results of leak simulation mo del, real loss component analysis, and/or pilot results භ Develop a timeline, cost estimate, and key milestones associated with the Water Loss Compliance Plan, based on existing data sources
$ Varies,
Discuss
with E
Source
Task 10: Water Loss Standard Compliance Plan
TASK 11 MISCELLANEOUS WATER LOSS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Task 11: Miscellaneous Water Loss Technical Assistance
For tasks not covered in Tasks 1-10, provide agency technical assistance for water loss analysis and/or compliance with State regulations.
භ Assess level of support and associated costs through consultation with E Source භ E Source to provide cost proposal before proceeding
භ Cost proposal shall be developed in accordance with hourly rates in Technical Assistance Program Contract
$ Varies,
Discuss
with E
Source
Task 11: Miscellaneous Water Loss Technical Assistance
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January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
Water Loss Control Technical Assistance Tasks
Participating Agency: _________________
Cost Sheet for Selected Water Loss Control Services with E Source
Tasks: (All tasks are performed by E Source)
Task
Cost
Selected
Service
Met Funding
Request
(up to 50%
of task cost)
Task 1 – Project Administration and Progress Reporting (Required) $2,200 $2,200 Task 2 – Water Audit Compilation $11,240 $
Task 3 – Source or Production Meter Volumetric Accuracy Testing $9,270 $ Task 4 – Custom Detailed Billing Data Chain Assessment Varies Task 5 – Component Analysis
Task 5a: Component Analysis of Real Losses – Gap Analysis Task 5b: Component Analysis of Real Losses
Task 5c: Component Analysis of Apparent Losses
$5,560
$16,180
Varies
$
$
$
Task 6 – SWRCB Water Loss Standard Assistance
Task 6a: Information Order Response Assistance
Task 6b: Off-Ramp Assistance
Task 6c: Economic Model Custom Input Evaluation
Task 6d: Questionnaire Response Assistance
Varies
$6,060
Varies
Varies
$
$
$
$
Task 7 – Water Loss Team Development
Task 7a: Team Development Process Maps
Task 7b: Educational Workshops
$7,560
$5,680
$
$
Task 8 – Leak Simulation Model Varies $
Task 9 – Water Loss Pilot Plan and Evaluation Varies $
Task 10 – Water Loss Compliance Plan Development
Task 10a: Water Loss Compliance Plan Development
Task 10b: Water Loss Compliance Plan Updated
Varies
$
$
Task 11 – Miscellaneous Water Loss Technical Assistance Varies $ Rollover Funds to be Applied: $
New Amount to be Invoiced
(Task Totals Less Rollover Funds)
Total:
$
This Cost Sheet may be updated upon mutual consent of the parties as indicated in writing.
By: By:
Date: Date:
Harvey De La Torre, General Manager Title:
Municipal Water District of Orange County Agency:
City of Garden Grove
City of Garden Grove
Lisa L. Kim, City Manager
22,480
10,040
Large meter
test design/
data analysis
34,720
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Final
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: Samuel Kim
Dept:
City Manager Dept: Public Works
Date: 5/12/2026
Subject: Consideration of Final Parcel Map No. PM-2021-190 for the property located at 10201 and 10231 Garden Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove . (Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
To receive City Council approval for a Final Parcel Map No. PM -2021-190 for the property located at 10201 AND 10231 Garden Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove (northeast corner of Garden Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst Street).
BACKGROUND
On May 19, 2022, pursuant to Planning Commission Resolution No. 6041 -22, the Applicant received approval of Site Plan No. SP-111-2022 and Tentative Parcel Map No. PM-2021-190.
A copy of Planning Resolution No. 6041-22 is attached.
DISCUSSION
The proposed Final Parcel Map PM-2021-190 will consolidate two (2) existing parcels into a single 1.86 acre parcel and Site Plan approval to construct a five -story mixed -use development on the 1.86-acre site with 9,786 square feet of retail space, 9,270 square feet of medical space, and 52 apartment units.
The conditions of approval, as well as California state law under the Surveyor’s Act, require the applicant to be responsible for protecting all existing and newly established horizontal and vertical survey controls, mon uments, ties (centerline and corner) and benchmarks located within the limits of the project and all new monuments must be set within 365 days of recording the final map as shown on the Surveyor’s Statement of the final map. To guarantee the protection an d re -establishment of all the monuments of the subject development, the developer has opted to provide a deposit in the form of cashier’s checks.
Staff has reviewed all of the subdivision documentation mandated by City Ordinances, conditions of approval, and the Subdivision Map Act and finds this map to be in compliance.
The owner has complied with all conditions of the tentative parcel map.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact to approve the Final Parcel Map No. PM-2021-190 for the property located at 10201 AND 10231 Garden Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Approve Final Parcel Map No. PM-2021-190.
By: Kamyar Dibaj, MS, Project Engineer
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Attachment 1: Copy of Final Parcel Map No. PM-2021-190
2. Attachment 2: Planning Resolution No. 6041-2022
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RESOLUTION NO. 6041-22
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE APPROVING SITE PLAN NO. SP-111-2022 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
PM-2021-190, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF GARDEN GROVE BOULEVARD AND BROOKHURST STREET, AT 10201 AND 10231 GARDEN GROVE BOULEVARD, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NOS. 089-072-53 AND 089-072-66.
BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Garden Grove, in a regular session a ssembled on May 19 , 2022, hereby approve s Site Plan No. SP-111-2022 and Tentative Parcel Map No. PM-2021-190, for a property located on the northeast corner Garden Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst Street, at 10201 and 10231 Garden Grove Boulevard , Assessor’s Parcel No s. 089-072-53 and 089-072-66.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED in the matter of Site Plan No. SP-111-2022 and Tentative Parcel Map No. PM-2021-190, the Planning Commission of the City of Garden Grove does hereby report as follows:
1. The subject case was initiated by Dr. Michael Dao.
2. The applicant is requesting Tentative Parcel Map approval to consolidate two (2) existing parcels into a single 1.86 acre parcel and Site Plan approval to construct a five-story mixed-use development on the 1.86-acre site consisting of 9,786 square feet of retail space, 9,270 square feet of medical office space, and 52 apartment units. Pursuant to the State Density Bonus law, in exchange for reserving three (3) of the apartment units for very low-income households, the applicant is requesting a density bonus of seven residential units (7) and the following concession/incentive and waivers from the GGMU -2 (Garden Grove Boulevard Mixed Use 2) zone development standards: (1) a concession to allow each unit to deviate from the minimum private balcony area and dimensions, (2) a waiver to deviate from the minimum active recreation dimensions and to allow the indoor and roof deck recreation areas to contribute to more than 50% of the required open space; (3) a waiver to allow the building to exceed the maximum building height of 50 feet or 4 -stories; and (4) a waiver to deviate from the minimum 300 cubic feet of private storage per unit.
3. The City of Garden Grove Planning Commission hereby determines that the proposed project is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15332 (In -Fill Development Projects) of the State CEQA Gu idelines (14 Cal. Code Regs., Section 15303). As set forth in the Class 32 exemption, the proposed project is: (1) consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan polic ies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations; (2) the prop osed development occurs within C ity limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses; 40 Resolution No. 6041-22 Page 2
(3) the project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; (4) approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality; and (5) the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. The project is therefore exempt from CEQA review.
4. The property has a General Plan Land Use designation of Residential/Commercial Mixed Use 2 and is zoned GGMU -2 (Garden Grove Boulevard Mixed Use 2). The site is currently vacant. The property was previously occupied by a furniture st ore and a used car dealership business.
The building structures associated with these uses were demolished in 2019.
5. Existing land use, zoning, and General Plan designation of property in the vicinity of the subject property have been reviewed.
6. Report submitted by the City staff was reviewed.
7. Pursuant to a legal notice, a public hearing was held on May 19, 2022, and all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard.
8. The Planning Commission gave due and careful consideration to the matter during its meeting on May 19, 2022; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, FOUND AND DETERMINED that the facts and reasons supporting the conclusion of the Planning Commission, as required under Municipal Code Section 9.04.030 are as follows:
FACTS:
The project site is comprised of two (2) parcels with a combined land area of
1.86-acres located on the northeast corner of Garden Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst Street. The subject site has a General Plan Land Use designation of Residential/Commercial Mixed Use 2, and is zoned GGMU-2 (Garden Grove Boulevard Mixed Use 2). The Residential/Commercial Mixed Use 2 land use designation is intended to allow a mix of residential and commercial uses around older and underutilized commercial development, while the GGMU-2 zone allows for mixed-use developments.
The project site is located in an area developed with commercial and residential developments. The project site abuts a GGMU -2 zoned property to the north developed with a four -story office professional bui lding and a one -story restaurant building; a Planned Unit Development (PUD-101-95) zoned residential development to the east, developed with 104 detached, three-story, residential homes; GGMU-3 zoned properties to the south, across Garden Grove Boulevard, developed with a Wienerschnitzel restaurant and an auto body shop; and PUD -123-09 zoned parcels to the west, across Brookhurst Street, entitled for the Brookhurst Triangle Project. 41 Resolution No. 6041-22 Page 3
The project site is also located in close proximity to two mixed -use projects: the Brookhurst Triangle Project and the Garden Brook Senior Village Project (10032 Garden Grove Boulevard).
The project site is currently vacant and secured with a perimeter ch ain-link fence.
The project site was previously developed and occupied by a furniture store (10201 Garden Grove Boulevard) and a used car dealership (10231 Garden Grove Boulevard) since the late 1950s. In 2019, building permits were issued to demolish al l on-site building structures.
The applicant proposes to develop the project site with a five-story, mixed-use development consisting of both commercial lease space and residential units. The project will consist of 19,056 square feet of commercial space s (9,786 square feet for retail and 9,270 square feet for medical office), and 52 apartment units. The Project will reserve three (3) of the apartment units for “very low -income” households. A Density Bonus Housing Agreement will be recorded to restrict the affordability of the units for 55-years.
The applicant has requested State Density Bonus allowances for density, parking, and concessions and waivers to deviate from the GGMU-2 development standards.
The applicant is requesting one (1) concession and three (3) waivers to deviate from the GGMU-2 (Garden Grove Boulevard Mixed Use 2) zone developm ent standards:
(1) a concession to allow each unit to deviate from the minimum private balcony area and dimensions (Municipal Code Section 9.18.110.030.F.1), (2) a waiver to deviate from the minimum active recreation dimensions and to allow the indoor and roof deck recreation areas to contribute to more than 50% of the required open space (Municipal Code Section 9.18.110.030.F.2); (3) a waiver to allow the building to exceed the maximum building height of 50 feet or 4-stories (Municipal Code Section
9.18.090.020); and (4 ) a waiver to deviate from the minimum 300 cubic feet of private storage per unit (Municipal Code Section 9.18.110.030.H.2).
FINDINGS AND REASONS:
SITE PLAN
1. The Site Plan complies with the spirit and intent of the provisions, conditions, and requirements of the Municipal Code and other applicable ordinance s and is consistent with the General Plan.
The General Plan Land Use Designation of the subject site is Residential/Commercial Mixed Use 2 (RC 2) , and the site is zoned Garden Grove Boulevard Mixed Use 2 (GGMU -2). The RC 2 land use designation is intended to provide a mix of residential and commercial uses mostly around older underutilized developments, with the residential serving as a catalyst to 42 Resolution No. 6041-22 Page 4
encourage revitalization of these sites. In addition, the GGMU -2 zon e implements the RC 2 land use designation and allows for commercial and residential uses to be developed as integrated developments with lower residential densities that provide landscaping and enhanced pedestrian areas along Garden Grove Boulevard.
The proposed Project is a mixed-use development consisting of approximately 19,056 square feet of commercial space and 52 residential apartment units .
The GGMU-2 zone allows a maximum commercial floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.5, and a maximum residential density of 24 units per acre. However, the Project qualifies for a “density bonus” of 22.5% pursuant to the State Density Bonus because the applicant has offered to reserve three (3) of the apartment units for very low -income households . The proposed P roject will provide a commercial FAR of 0.235, and a residential density of 27.5 units per acre. The base density of the project is 45 units, and through the State Density Bonus Law, the project will provide seven (7) additional units above the base density.
The project will reserve three (3) units for “very low-income” households as required by the State Law. It should be noted that a 22.5% density bonus entitles the project to eleven (11) additional units above the base density; however, the applicant only proposes to construct seven (7) units above the base density.
The proposed P roject has been designed t o comply with all applicable development standards of the GGMU -2 zone, with exception of parking, density, and the concession and waivers requested pursuan t to the State Density Bonus Law. The project applicant has requested a concession to allow each unit to deviate from the minimum private balcony area and dimensions, and has requested three (3) waivers to (1) deviate from the minimum active recreation dimensions and to allow the indoor and roof deck recreation areas to contribute to more than 50% of the required open space; (2) to allow the building to exceed the maximum building height of 50 feet or 4 -stories; and (3) to deviate from the minimum 300 cubic feet of private storage per unit.
In addition, the proposed Project is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan, including:
(a) Policy LU-1.2 to encourage modern residences in areas designated as Mixed Use.
The proposed Project is a mixed -use development with approximately 19,056 square feet of commercial space and 52 residential apartment units. The residential units are well integrated into the design of the project that features an urban and modern building concept that will offer commercial services conveniently located to the residential units.
Each unit is designed as either a 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom unit, and will include amenities, such as a washer/dryer and a private balcony, and 43 Resolution No. 6041-22 Page 5
communal recreation areas that are secured and conveniently located to the residential units.
(b) Policy LU -1.3 to support the production of housing citywide that is affordable to lower and moderate -income households consistent with the policies and targets set by the Housing Element AND Goal H-2 and Policy H -2.1 to encourage housing supply to accommodate housing needs at all affo rdability level and to preserve and expand the City’s supply of affordable rental housing for lower-income households.
The proposed P roject will provide 52 residential apartment units integrated as part of a mixed-use development. The project includes a density bonus and will provide seven (7) additional units above the base density of 45 units. Based on the State Density Bonus provisions, the project is required to reserve three ( 3) units for “very low -income” households, which will increase the supply of affordable housing units in the City. Furthermore, the Project will contribute to meeting the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) , as well as the Housing Element policies related to affordability.
(c) Policy LU-1.4 to encourage a wide variety of retail and commercial uses, such as restaurant and cultural arts/entertainment, in appropriate locations AND Policy LU -6.2 to encourage a mixed of retail and commercial services along major corridors and in centers to meet the community needs.
The project is located in a mixed-use zone that is bounded by two major streets, Garden Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst Street. The proposed project include s a commercial component of approximately 19,056 square feet; specifically, the commercial component will devote 9,786 square feet for retail use and 9,270 square feet for medical office use.
The project will introduce new commercial uses to the area that will serve the needs of the community. The new permitted uses will be those allowed by the GGMU-2 zone, which are intended to be uses that provide goods and services to adjacent residential uses, including the development’s residential uses.
(d) Policy LU-1.5 to encourage active and inviting pedestrian friendly street environments that include a variety of uses within commercial and mixed-use areas.
The GGMU-2 zone includes specific design requirements to encourage active and pedestrian friendly streets. The project includes decorative walkways that connect directly to each commercial tenant storefront from the public rights -of-ways along Garden Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst Street, as well as on-site walkways to encourage pedestrian 44 Resolution No. 6041-22 Page 6
activity. The project includes a garden plaza as required by the GGMU-2 zone that will serve as a gathering place to promote pedestrian activity, as well as a passive recreation area for the residential component. The garden plaza will be enhanced with seating, lighting, and landscaping.
Landscaping is also an important element to visually enhance, activate, and promote pedestrian f riendly streets. The propo sed P roject will provide canopy trees along the Garden Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst Street rights-of-ways, as well as on-site trees and landscaping to create shade and a comfortable and appealing environment for pedestrians.
(e) Policy LU-1.6 that encourages mixed use projects that:
(i) Create a pleasant walking environment t o encourage pedestrian activity;
(ii) Create lively streetscape, interesting urban spaces and attractive landscaping;
(iii) Provide convenient shopping opportunities for residents close to their residents
The project is designed to comply with the GGMU-2 zoning requirements to encourage pedestrian activity. Specifically, the project includes walkways that c onnect the site from the public rights-of-way along Garden Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst Street, as well as providing on- site walkways that connect each tenant and the garden plaza to encourage pedestrian activity. The project includes landscaping that will create a visually and aesthetically pleas ing environment. The project will feature canopy trees along the Garden Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst Street rights-of-ways, as well as landscape planters with a variety of trees, shrubs, and ground cover within the street setback areas to create a lively streetscape that is urban in design; that creates an attractive environment for pedestrians; and that is visually appealing to passing motorists. In addition, the commercial component will provide retail and medical uses that will provide new shopping and job opportunities to local residents.
(f) Policy LU 2.2 to strive to provide a diverse mix of housing types AND Goal H-3 to encourage a range of available housing types, densities and affordability levels to meet diverse community needs.
The proposed project will provide 52 residential apartment units as part of a mixed-use development that will introduce new rental housing units to the local housing market, and will reserve three (3) units for very low-income households to expand the number of affordable housing units in the City to meet the community needs. Fu rthermore, the proposed project will contribute to the City’s meeting it s RHNA obligation.
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(g) Policy LU-3.1 to encourage new residential development and allowing mixed use in older or un derutilized commercial cen ters. Residential housing provides convenient access to jobs and activities and supplies a resident clientele to support commercial sales and services in mixed-use areas.
The project site is currently vacant and secured with a chain-link fence.
The project site was previously developed and occupied by furniture store and a used car dealership that were in operation since the late 1950s. Building permits were iss ued in 2019 to demolish all on-site structures. The proposed project will revitalize and redevelop the project site with a mixed-use development that includes approximately 19,056 square feet of commercial space and 52 residential apartment units. As a mixed-use project, the Project will provide housing that can support the commercial component. In addition, the residential use is conveniently located to potenti al employment centers and other commercial services in the area.
(h) Goal LU -4 that seeks to develop uses that are compatible wi th one another AND Policy LU 4.5 that requires that commercial developments adjoining residential uses be adequately screened and buffered from residential areas.
The project site is located in an area that is developed with commercial and residential u ses, including two (2) new mixed -use projects. The two (2) new mixed-use projects are located in close proximity to the project site : the Brookhurst Triangle Project and the Garden Brook Senior Village. The Brookhurst Triangle project is a horizontal mixed-use project located to the west of the project site , across Brookhurst Street, and will include up to 600 residential units and up to 200,000 square feet of commercial/retail space, while the Garden Brook Senior Village (10032 Garden Grove Boulevard) is an eight -story mixed-use project with 11,041 square feet of commercial space and 394 senior units. The proposed mixed -use project will be compatible with the existing commercial developments in the area and with the two (2) mixed-use projects that are under construction.
Furthermore, the project is designed to comply with the encroachment plane requirement of the mixed -use zone to minimize impacts to the residential development located to the east of the projec t site. The encroachment plane requires the building to maintain a 45-degree angle that commences 15 feet above the grade of the property line located adjacent to the residential use to buffer the residential use from taller and denser developments. The project maint ains the required encroachment plane distance as measured from the easterly property 46 Resolution No. 6041-22 Page 8
line. The proposed building will maintain a 60’ -3” setback from the eastern property line to screen, buffer, and to minimize impacts to the adjacent residential use from the first three floors, and a 68’-3” setback from the fourth and fifth floors.
2. The proposed development does not adversely affect essential on-site facilities such as off-street parking, loading and unloading areas, traffic circulation, and points of vehicular and pedestrian access.
The project site will be accessed from a new drive approach located on Garden Grove Boulevard, and a new drive approach located on Brookhurst Street. The project is designed with a three (3) level parking structure. The on-site circulation is designed with two-way drive aisles that provide access to the parking structure and parking spaces. The site is also designed with the required turn-around area that allows for trash truck and emergency vehicle access. The appropriate red curbs and “No Parking” signs will be installed to allow maneuvering of trash trucks and emergency vehicles within the turn-around area.
The parking structure will be secured with vehicular gates, and during normal business hours, the gates will remain open. During non-business hours, the parking structure gates will be closed, and residents will access the parking structure with a gate remote from the northerly entrance located on the east side of the property . The project will also include a designated vehicle lane with an intercom box where guests can call a unit directly to gain access to the parking structure after-hours. The project includes appropriate turn -around areas in front of the parking structure gates to allow guests to safely maneuver off of the site if access to the parking structure is unavailable.
The project provides pedestrian walkways to access the site from the public right-of-way, including walkways from Garden Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst Street. The project also provides on-site walkways that access the commercial tenants, the garden plaza, and the residential units.
The project has been designed to provide the required number of parking spaces to serve the commercial and residential uses. A total of 169 parking spaces are required for the project, including 104 parking spaces for the commercial component and 65 parking spaces for the residential component.
The project provides 182 parking spaces, which includes 13 additional parking spaces to serve the commercial use. The parking distribution includes 175 parking spaces within the parking structure, and seven (7) parking spaces located on the ground-level outside of the parking structure. The commercial parking will accommodate 9,786 square feet of retail , which requires 49 parking spaces, and 9,270 square feet of medical office, which requires 55 parking spaces.
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Sixty-five (65) residential parking spaces are provided, which complies with the maximum parking requirement that may be imposed under the State Density Bonus Law. The parking for the development will be located primarily within the parking structure, with the commercial parki ng spaces located on the ground-level and inside the parking structure on the first and second levels, while the residential parking spaces will be located on the second and third levels of the parking structure. The residential parking spaces will be clearly labeled, and during non-business hours, the residents can use the commercial parking spaces for overflow parking.
A Traffic Study was prepared for the project that reviewed the Project’s traffic impact, including impacts to the Level of Service (LOS) of existing intersections, and Vehicles Miles Traveled (VMT) analysis. The study concluded that the project will not have any significant impacts to the LOS, and the project meets the Low VMT Area screening criteria. The Traffic Engineering Division reviewed and confirmed the conclusions of the study.
The City’s Traffic Engineering Division has reviewed the proposed project, and all appropriate conditions of approval have been incorporated to minimize any adverse impacts to surrounding streets.
3. The development, as proposed, will not adversely affect essential public facilities such as streets and alleys, utilities, and drainage channels.
The streets in the area will be adequate to accommodate the development once the developer provides the necessary improvements for the project.
Utilities and drainage channels in the area are existing and are adequate to accommodate the development. The proposed development will provide landscaping and proper grading of the site, thereby, improving drainage in the area.
The City’s Public Works Department has reviewed the proposed project, and all appropriate conditions of approval have been incorporated to minimize any adverse impacts to surrounding streets.
4. The project will not adversely impact the Public Works Department's ability to perform its required function.
The proposed Project will not adversely impact the Public Works Department ability to perform its required function. The City’s Public Works Department has reviewed the project, and has incorporated all the appropriate conditions of approval to minimize any adverse impacts.
5. The project is compatible with the physical, functional, and visual quality of the neighboring uses and desirable neighborhood characteristics.
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The project is located in a mixed-use area that is developed with c ommercial and residential developments, including two (2) mixed -use projects that a re currently under construction, the Brookhurst Triangle Project and the Garden Brook Senior Village (10032 Garden Grove Boulevard) . The Brookhurst Triangle includes up to 600 residential units and up to 200,000 square feet of commercial/retail space on 13.9 -acres, and the Garden Brook Senior Village includes 11,041 square feet of commercial sp ace and 394 senior units on
3.1-acres.
The proposed project is a five -story mixed-use development with approximately 19,056 square feet of commercial space, and 52 residential apartment units with a State Density Bonus on 1.86 -acres. The proposed project will revitalize a site that is currently vacant with new commercial and residential uses to serve the community.
The proposed architectural design of the building will feature an attractive contemporary style that includes enhanced articulation, detailing, and varied building massing, including storefronts that are oriented toward Garden Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst Street. The project also includes pedestrian-friendly features and landscaping to enhance and activate the streetscape along Garden Grove Boulevard and Brook hurst Street. The project includes decorative walkways that connect directly to each commercial tenant storefront and the garden plaza from Garden Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst Street, as well as on-site walkways that connect each tenant and the garden plaza to encourage pedestrian activity. The garden plaza will serve both as a gathering place to encourage pedestrian activity, and a passive recreation area for the project’s residential use. The garden plaza will be enhanced with seating, lighting, and landscaping.
The project will feature canopy trees along the Garden Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst Street rights-of-ways, and on-site landscape planters to create a lively streetscape that is urban in design; that creates an attractive environment for pedestrians; and that is visually appea ling to passing motorists.
The proposed project, including the building architecture and landscaping, will be compatible and compliment other pro jects in the immediate vicinity; will continue to promote mixed -use developments in the GGMU -2 zone; and will assist with implementation of the General Plan that encourages the revitalization of underutilized parcels and mixed-use developments.
6. Through the planning and design of buildings and building replacement, the provision of open space landscaping and other site amenities will attain an attractive environment for the occupants of the property.
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The proposed Project will revitalize two (2) older and underutilized commercial properties with a vibrant and attractive mixed-use development. The proposed architectural design of the building will feature an attractive contemporary style that includes enhanced articulation, detailing, and varied building massing. The mixed-use zone includes specific design requirements for garden plazas to encourage the activation of pedestrian -friendly streets. The project includes decorative walkways that connect directly to each commercial tenant storefront and the garden plaza from Garden Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst Street, and on-site walkways to encourage pedestrian activity. The garden plaza will serve as a gathering place to encourage pedestrian activity, and as a passive recreation area for the residential use. The garden plaza will be enhanced with seating, lighting, and landscaping. The proposed landscaping will visually enhance, activate, and promote pedestrian friendly streets. The project will feature new canopy trees along the Garden Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst Street sidewalks, and will also include landscape areas within the street setbacks to create a lively streetscape that is urban in design; that creates an attractive environment for pedestri ans; and that is visually appealing to passing motorists.
In add ition, the project will provide recreation area s that will serve the residential use. The project includes indoor and outdoor recreation areas located on the fourth and fifth floors of the development. The project includes indoor recreation areas for a gym and lounge, and roof gardens that will incorporate seating, artificial turf, and landscaping.
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
1. The proposed map is consistent with the General Plan.
The proposed map is consistent with the provisions of the General Plan Land Use Designation of the Residential/Commercial Mixed Use 2 (RC 2). The RC 2 land use designation is intended to provide a mix of residential and commercial uses mostly around older underutilized developments, with residential serving as a catalyst to encourage revitalization of these sites.
The proposed project is a mixed-use development with approximately 19,056 square feet of commercial space, and 52 residential apartment units with a State Density Bonus. The RC 2 land use designation allow s for residential densities up to 24 units per acre. With the proposed State Density Bonus, the residential density for the project will be 27.95 units per acre. The project will provide seven (7) additional units above the base density of 45 units, and will reserve three (3) units for “very low-income” households.
The project site currently consists of two (2) parcels each with a lot size of 31,560 square feet (10201 Garden Grove Boulevard) and 49,272 square feet (10231 Garden Grove Boulevard). A Tentative Parcel Map is being processed 50 Resolution No. 6041-22 Page 12
to consolidate the project site into one single -lot with an area of 1.86 -acres.
The City has determined that a parcel map is the most appropriate instrument to consolidate the parcel s due to existing utility easements that must to be relocated and realigned to accommodate the proposed project.
In addition, the proposed Project is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan, including:
(a) Policy LU-1.2 to encourage modern residences in areas designated as Mixed Use.
The proposed Project is a mixed -use development with approximately 19,056 square feet of commercial space and 52 residential apartment units. The residential units are well integrated into the design of the project that features an urban and modern building concept that will offer commercial services conveniently located to the residential units.
Each unit is designed as either a 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom unit, and will include amenities, such as a washer/dryer a nd a private balcony, and communal recreation areas that are secured and conveniently located to the residential units.
(b) Policy LU -1.3 to support the production of housing citywide that is affordable to lower and moderate -income households consistent wit h the policies and targets set by the Housing Element AND Goal H-2 and Policy H -2.1 to encourage housing supply to accommodate housing needs at all affordability level and to preserve and expand the City’s supply of affordable rental housing for lower-income households.
The proposed Project will provide 52 residential apartment units integrated as part of a mixed-use development. The project includes a density bonus and will provide seven (7) additional units above the base density of 45 units. Based on the State Density Bonus provisions, the project is required to reserve three (3) units for “very low -income” households, which will increase the supply of affordable housing units in the City. Furthermore, the Project will contribute to meeting the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), as well as the Housing Element policies related to affordability.
(c) Policy LU-1.4 to encourage a wide variety of retail and commercial uses, such as restaurant and cultural arts/entertainment, in appropriate locations AND Policy LU -6.2 to encourage a mixed of retail and commercial services along major corridors and in centers to meet the community needs.
The project is located in a mixed-use zone that is bounded by two major streets, Garden Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst Street. The proposed 51 Resolution No. 6041-22 Page 13
project includes a commercial component of approximately 19,056 square feet; specifically, the commercial component will devote 9,786 square feet for retail use and 9,270 square feet for medical office use.
The project will introduce new commercial uses to the area that will serve the needs of the community. The new permitted uses will be those allowed by the GGMU-2 zone, which are intended to be uses that provide goods and services to adjacent residential uses, including the development’s residential uses.
(d) Policy LU-1.5 to encourage active and inviting pedestrian-friendly street environments that include a variety of uses within comme rcial and mixed-use areas.
The GGMU-2 zone includes specific design requirements to encourage active and pedestrian friendly streets. The project includes decorative walkways that connect directly to each commercial tenant storefront from the public righ ts-of-ways along Garden Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst Street, as well as on-site walkways to encourage pedestrian activity. The project includes a garden plaza as required by the GGMU-2 zone that will serve as a gathering place to promote pedestrian activity, as well as a passive recreation area for the residential component. The garden plaza will be enhanced with seating, lighting, and landscaping.
Landscaping is also an important element to visually enhance, activate, and promote pedestrian friendly s treets. The proposed Project will provide canopy trees along the Garden Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst Street rights-of-ways, as well as on-site trees and landscaping to create shade and a comfortable and appealing environment for pedestrians.
(e) Policy LU-1.6 that encourages mixed use projects that:
(i) Create a pleasant walking environment to encourage pedestrian activity;
(ii) Create lively streetscape, interesting urban spaces and attractive landscaping;
(iii) Provide convenient shopping opportunities for residents close to their residents
The project is designed to comply with the GGMU-2 zoning requirements to encourage pedestrian activity. Specifically, the project includes walkways that connect the site from the public rights -of-way along Garden Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst Street, as well as prov iding on-site walkways that connect each tenant and the garden plaza to encourage pedestrian activity. The project includes landscaping that will create a visually and aesthetically pleasing environment. The project will feature canopy trees along the Garden Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst Street rights-of-ways, as well as landscape planters with a 52 Resolution No. 6041-22 Page 14
variety of trees, shrubs, and ground cover within the street setback areas to create a lively streetscape that is urban in design; that creates an attractive environment for pedestrians; and that is visually appealing to passing motorists. In addition, the commercial component will provide retail and medical uses that will provide new shopping and job opportunities to local residents.
(f) Policy LU 2.2 to strive to provide a diverse mix of housing types AND Goal H-3 to encourage a range of available housing types, densities and affordability levels to meet diverse community needs.
The proposed project will provide 52 residential apartment units as part of a mixed-use development that will introduce new rental housing units to the local housing market, and will reserve three (3) units for very low-income households to expand the number of affordable housing units in the City to meet the community needs. Furthermore, the proposed project will contribute to the City’s meeting its RHNA obligation.
(g) Policy LU-3.1 to encourage new residential development and allowing mixed use in older or underutilized commercial cen ter. Residential housing provides convenient access to jobs and activities and supplies a resident clientele to support commercial sales and services in mixed-use areas.
The project site is currently vacant and secured with a chain-link fence.
The proje ct site was previously developed and occupied by furniture store and a used car dealership that were in operation since the late 1950s. Building permits were issued in 2019 to demolish all on -site structures. The proposed project will revitalize and rede velop the project site with a mixed-use development that includes approximately 19,056 square feet of commercial space and 52 residential apartment units. As a mixed-use project, the Project will provide housing that can support the commercial component. In addition, the residential use is conveniently located to potential employment centers and other commercial services in the area.
(h) Goal LU -4 that seeks to develop uses that are compatible with one another AND Policy LU 4.5 that requires that commercial developments adjoining residential uses be adequately screened and buffered from residential areas.
The project site is located in an area that is developed with commercial and residential uses, including two (2) new mixed -use projects. The two (2) new mixed -use projects are located in close proximity to the project site: the Brookhurst Triangle Project and the Garden Brook 53 Resolution No. 6041-22 Page 15
Senior Village. The Brookhurst Triangle project is a horizontal mixed-use project located to the west of the project site, across Brookhurst Street, and will include up to 600 residential units and up to 200,000 square feet of commercial/retail space, while the Garden Brook Senior Village (10032 Garden Grove Bou levard) is an eight -story mixed-use project with 11,041 square feet of commercial space and 394 senior units. The proposed mixed -use project will be compatible with the existing commercial developments in the area and with the two (2) mixed-use projects that are under construction.
Furthermore, the project is designed to comply with the encroachment plane requirement of the mixed -use zone to minimize impacts to the residential development located to the east of the project site. The encroachment plane requires the building to maintain a 45-degree angle that commences 15 feet above the grade of the property line located adjacent to the residential use to buffer the residential use from taller and denser developments. The project maintains the required encroachment plane distance as m easured from the easterly property line. The proposed building will maintain a 60’ -3” setback from the eastern property line to screen, buffer, and to minimize impacts to the adjacent residential use from the first three floors, and a 68’-3” setback from the fourth and fifth floors.
2. The design and improvement of the proposed subdivision are consistent with the General Plan.
The design and improvement of the proposed map is consistent with the General Plan land use designation of Residential/Commercial Mixed Use 2 (RC 2). The RC 2 land use designation is intended to provide a mix of residential and commercial uses mostly around older u nderutilized developments, with residential serving as the catalyst to encourage revitalization of these sites.
The project site currently consists of two (2) parcels each with a lot size of 31,560 square feet (10201 Garden Grove Boulevard) and 49,272 square feet (10231 Garden Grove Boulevard). A Tentative Parcel Map is being processed to consolidate the project site into one single-lot with a lot size of 1.86-acres.
The City has determined that a parcel map is the most appropriate instrument to consolidate the parcel s due to existing utility easements that must to be relocated and realigned to accommodate the proposed project.
The proposed subdivision will allow the project site to be developed with a mixed-use project with approximately 19,056 square feet of commercial space, and 52 residential apartment units with a State Density Bonus. The RC 2 land use designation allows for residential densities up to 24 units per acre. With the State Density Bonus, the project will have a residential den sity of 27.5 units per acre. The project will include seven (7) additional units above the 54 Resolution No. 6041-22 Page 16
base density of 45 units. It should be noted that while the project applicant has requested a density bonus of 22.5%, which entitles the project to eleven (11) additional units above the base density for total of 56 units, the applicant only proposes to construct seven (7) units above the base density.
The proposed parcel configuration and design of the project is compatible with existing commercial and residenti al developments in the area, including two (2) mixed-use projects that are currently being developed, the Brookhurst Triangle Project and Garden Brook Senior Villages.
In addition, the proposed project will further the goals and policies of the General Plan Land Use Element and Housing Element by redeveloping a vacant and underutilized site with a mixed -use development that will introduce new commercial uses to serve the needs of the community, that will encourage a pedestrian-friendly environment, and that will introduce new housing stock to the community, including affordable units, to meet the City’s regional housing needs. The proposed project is also consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan, as described in Finding No. 1, above.
3. The site is physically suitable for the type of development and complies with the spirit and intent of the Municipal Code.
The site is physically suitable for the proposed development. The Tentative Parcel Map will consolidate the project site, which currently consists of two (2) parcels, into one lot with a combined lot area of 1.86 acres. The site will have sufficient land area to accommodate the proposed mixed -use project with approximately 19,056 square feet of commercial space, and 52 residential apartment units with a State Density Bonus. The site design will accommodate the required drive approaches and drive-aisles to access the site designed to the City’s standard, and will also provide adequate access and a turn-around areas for trash trucks and emergency vehicles.
Furthermore, t he project has been designed to comply with all applicable development standards of the GGMU -2 zone, with exception of parking, density, and the concession and waivers requested pursuan t to the State Density Bonus. The project applicant has requested a State Density Bonus concession to allow each unit to deviate from the minimum private balcony area and dimensions, and three (3) waivers to (1) deviate from the minimum active recreation dimensions and to allow the indoor and roof deck recreation areas to contribute to more than 50% of the required open space; (2) to allow the building to exceed the maximum building height of 50 fe et or 4 -stories; and (3) to deviate from the minimum 300 cubic feet of private storage per unit.
Therefore, the proposed project complies with the spirit and intent of the Municipal Code.
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4. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat, and the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act have been satisfied.
The proposed project site is located in an urbanized area that is not habitat for fish or wildlife, and the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects) of the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal.
Code Regs., Section 15332). The proposed project is charact erized as in -fill development meeting conditions described in Section 15332.
5. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of the development.
The site is physically suitable for the density proposed by the developer. The Residential/Commercial Mixed Use 2 land use designation allows for mixed-use projects. The maximum floor area ratio (FAR) allowed for the commercial component is 0.5, and the maximum residential density allowed is 24 units per acre. The project will provide a commercial FAR of 0.235, and through a State Density Bonus, the project will provide a residential density of 27.5 units per acre. The proposed project will consist of approximately 19,056 square feet of commercial space and 52 residential apartment units. The project will provide seven (7) additional units above the base density.
It should be noted that while the project applicant has requested a density bonus of 22.5%, which entitles the project to eleven (11) additional units above the base density for total of 56 units, the applicant only proposes to construct seven (7) units above the base density.
The proposed Tentative Parcel Map will consolidate two (2) existing parcels, each with a lot size of 31,560 square feet (10201 Garden Grove Boulevard) and 49,272 square feet (10231 Garden Grove Boulevard) , into one single-lot with a combined land area of 1.86 -acres to facilitate the development of the proposed project. The Tentative Parcel Map is the best instrument to consolidate the parcels due to existing utilities easements that have to be relocated and realigned to facilitate the development.
Therefore, the subject site is sufficient in size to accommodate the proposed development, and complies with all applicable provisions of the City of Garden Grove Municipal Code, with except ion of the parking, density and concession and waivers requested pursuant to the State Density Bonus Law.
6. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems.
The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements are not likely to cause serious public health problems since the conditions of approval will be 56 Resolution No. 6041-22 Page 18
in place to safeguard the public health. The proposed subdivision has been designed to comply with the development standards of the GGMU-2 zone, with exception of the p arking, density, and concession and waivers requested pursuant to the State Density Bonus Law. City Departments, including Traffic Division, Water Division, Engineering Division, Planning Division, and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) have reviewed the pro posed development and have applied conditions of approval to minimize potential negative impacts that the project may have on the community. The conditions of approval for on and off-site improvements will safeguard the public health.
7. The design of the project and the proposed improvements will not conflict with easements of record or easements established by court judgment acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the subdivision; or, if such easements exist, alternate easements for access or for use will be provided and these will be substantially equivalent to the ones previously acquired by the public.
The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements will not conflict with easements of record or easements established by court judgment acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. The project has been designed to avoid development over existing easements.
8. The design and improvement of the proposed subdivision are suitable for the uses proposed and the subdivision can be developed in compliance with the applicable zoning regulations.
The design of the subdivision is suitable for the proposed mixed-use project.
The proposed Tentative Parcel Map will co nsolidate two (2) existing parcels, each with a lot size of 31,560 square feet (10201 Garden Grove Boulevard) and 49,272 square feet (10231 Garden Grove Boulevard), into one-parcel with a combined lot area of 1.86-acres. The proposed project is a mixed-use project with approximately 19,056 square feet of commercial space and 52 residential apartment units with a State Density Bonus.
The subdivision complies with the spirit and intent of the General Plan, and the Subdivision Map Act. The project has also been designed to comply with the GGMU-2 development standards, with exception of the parking, den sity, and concession and waivers requested pursuant to the State Density Bonus Law.
9. The design of the subdivision provides, to the extent feasible, for future passive or natural heating and cooling opportunities in the subdivision.
To the extent feasible, the project has been designed in accordance with Government Code Section 66473.1, such as to allow for passive or natural heating opportunities in the subdivision design, to encourage the orientation 57 Resolution No. 6041-22 Page 19
of structures to take advantage of shade and prevailing breezes, to allow solar access for passive heating and opportunities for placement of shade trees and other vegetation for cooling.
10. The design, density, and configuration of the subdivision strike a balance between the affect of the subdivision on the housing needs of the region and public service needs. The character of the subdivision is compatible with the design of existing structures, and the lot sizes of the subdivision are substantially compatible with the lot sizes within the general area.
The project has been reviewed in relation to the housing needs and goals of the City and is compatible with other projects in the vicinity. The project is located in a mixed-use area that is developed with commercial and residential uses, including two (2) mixed-use projects that are currently under construction, the Brookhurst Triangle Project and the Garden Brook Senior Village (10032 Garden Grove Boulevard) . The Brookhurst Triangle P roject, which is a horizontal mixed-use project located to the west of the project site, across Brookhurst Street, includes up to 600 residential units and up to 200,000 square feet of commercial/retail space on 13.9-acres, while the Garden Brook Senior Village is an eight-story mixed-use project with 11,041 square feet of commercial space and 394 senior living units on 3.1-acres.
The proposed project is a mixed-used development with approximately 19,056 square feet of commercial space and 52 residential apartment units with a State Density Bonus on 1.86-acres. Through the proposed Tentative Parcel Map, the project will combined two (2) existing lots into one -single lot. The proposed project is compatible with the design of existing structures and developments in the area, and the subdivision is also compatible with the lot sizes in the general area.
The proposed project will introduce new commercial uses to serv e the needs of the community , and will introduce new housing stock to the community, including affordable units, to meet the City’s reg ional housing needs . The project will further the goals and policies of the City’s Land Use Element and Housing Element.
11. The subject property is not located within a state responsibility area or a very high fire hazard severity zone, the proposed subdivision is served by local fire suppression services, and the proposed subdivision meets applicable design, location, and ingress-egress requirements.
12. The discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into the existing sewer system will not result in violation of existing requirements prescribed by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board. The conditions of approval for on and off -site improvements will ensure permitted capacity of the public sewer system is not exceeded.
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NO NET LOSS (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65863) FINDINGS
1. If approval of the proposed Project will result in development of the Site at a lower residential density, the reduction in residential density is consistent with the adopted general plan, including the housing element.
The project site is comprised of two (2) parcels with a combined land area of
1.86-acres. The parcel located at 10201 Garden Grove Boulevard (APN # 089-072-53) is 0.72 acres in size. The parcel located at 10231 Garden Grove Boulevard (APN #089 -072-66) is 1.13 acres in size. Both parcels have a General Plan Land Use designation of Residential/Commercial Mixed Use 2 and are zoned GGMU-2 (Garden Grove Bouleva rd Mixed Use 2). The combined project site is identified in the City’s Housing Element sites inventory as having a realistic capacity to accommodate a total of 54 “above moderate income” units, consisting of 25 units on 10201 Garden Grove Boulevard and 29 units on 10231 Garden Grove Boulevard. The project proposes a total of 52 units, consisting of 49 “above moderate income ” units and three (3) “very low-income” units. The maximum allowable residential density for the site under the General Plan Land Use Element and Municipal Code is 24 units per acre, or 45 units. The applicant is proposing to develop the site at the maximum permitted density. In addition, the project includes a request for a density bonus of seven (7) additional units, for a total of 52 units. This equates to a density of 27.5 units per acre. The City cannot require the applicant to seek a larger density bonus. Therefore, even though the proposed project results in two fewer units than identified in the Housing Element site inventory, the 52 units proposed is consistent with the density limits of the General Plan.
The proposed project is also consistent with several goals and policies of the General Plan Land Use Element, as noted in the findings above.
2. The remaining sites identified in the housing element are adequate to meet the requirements of Government Code Section 65583.2 and to accommodate the City’s share of the regional housing need pursuant to Government Code Section 65584; or, if not, the City has, or will within 180 days, identify and make available additional adequate sites to accommodate the City’s share of the regional housing need by income level.
The City’s 6th Cycle RHNA requires the City to plan for 19,168 housing units for all income levels. A component of preparing the City’s Housing Element is the identification of vacant and underutilized sites suitable for residential development, and an evaluation of the housing development potential of these sites in fulfilling the City’s RHNA. The combined project site is identified in the City’s Housing Element sites inventory as having a realistic capacity to accommodate a total of 54 “above moderate income” units, consisting of 25 units on 10201 Garden Grove Boulevard and 29 units on 10231 Garden Grove 59 Resolution No. 6041-22 Page 21
Boulevard. The project proposes a total of 52 units, consisting of 49 “above moderate income” units and three (3) “very low-income” units. Although the proposed project includes fewer units than shown in the Housing Element sites inventory, the remaining Housing Element inventory sites have sufficient capacity to accommodate the City’s remaining unmet RHNA by income level if the project is approved as proposed.
At the time the Housing Element was prepared and adopted, the City’s unmet RHNA was calculated to be 18,208 units, broken down as follows: 6,567 low and very low -income units, 3,087 moderate -income units, and 8,554 above moderate-income units. The sites identified in the adopted Housing Element were determined adequate to accommodate a total of 18,291 units, including 401 more units than the City’s unmet RHNA in the low and very low -income categories and 240 more units than the Cit y’s unmet RHNA for the moderate-income category. Sites deemed adequate to accommodate the lower and moderat e-income categories are also adequate to accommodate above-moderate income units. Overall, the sites inventory in the adopted Housing Element reflected a total capacity surplus of 83 units.
Excluding ADUs, 17 new housing units new housing units not accounted for in the Housing Element site capacity analysis have recently been permitted or approved. These include two (2) deed restricted units in the lower income categories (one very low-income unit and one low-income unit) and 15 above moderate-income units . After accounting for these permitted and entitled units, and the 52 units in the proposed project, the City’s total remaining unmet RHNA would be 18,139 units, including 6,562 low and very low-income units, 3,087 moderate-income units, and 8,490 above-moderate income units.
The remaining capacity of the sites identified in the Housing Element would be 18,226 units, resulting in a total capacity surplus of 87 units. The remaining sites are also adequate to accommodate a surplus of low and very low-income units (403) and moderate -income units (240), and such sites are also adequate to accommodate the City’s remaining unmet above moderate - income RHNA. Due to this surplus, the overall residential capacity on sites identified in the Housing Element wil l still be sufficient to accommodate the City’s total remaining unmet RHNA if the proposed project is approved.
INCORPORATION OF FACTS AND FINDINGS SET FORTH IN STAFF REPORT
In addition to the foregoing, the Planning Commission incorporates herein by this reference, the facts and findings set forth in the staff report.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does conclude:
1. The Site Plan and Tentative Parcel Map possess characteristics that would justify the request in accordance with Municipal Code Secti on No. 9.32.030.3 (Site Plan) and Section 9.40.060 (Tentative Maps).
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2. In order to fulfill the purpose and intent of the Municipal Code and thereby promote the health, safety, and general welfare, the attached Conditions of Approval (Exhibit “A”) shall apply to Site Plan No. SP-111-2022 and Tentative Parcel Map No. PM-2021-190.
Adopted this 19th day of May 2022
ATTEST: /s/ JOSH LINDSAY __________
VICE CHAIR
/s/ JUDITH MOORE_____________
RECORDING SECRETARY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS:
CITY OF GARDEN GROVE )
I, JUDITH MOORE, Secretary of the City of Garden Grove Planning Commission, do hereby certi fy that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Garden Grove, California, at a meeting held on May 19, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS: (4) ARESTEGUI, CUNNINGHAM, LINDSAY,
SOEFFNER
NOES: COMMISSIONERS: (0) NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: (3) LEHMAN, PEREZ, RAMIREZ
/s/ JUDITH MOORE ___________
RECORDING SECRETARY
PLEASE NOTE: Any request for court review of this decision must be filed within 90 days of the date this decision was final (See Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6).
A decision becomes final if it is not timely appealed to the City Council. Appeal deadline is June 9, 2022.
61 Item 171/2026
Final
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: Lizabeth Vasquez
Dept:
City Manager Dept: City Clerk
Date: 5/12/2026
Subject: Receive and file the minutes from the meeting held on February 24, 2026. (Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
For the City Council to receive and file the minutes from the meeting held on February 24, 2026.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Attached are the minutes from the meeting held on February 24, 2026, recommended to be received and filed as submitted or amended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Receive and file the minutes from the meeting held on February 24, 2026.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Minutes – City Council 2/24/26
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MINUTES
GARDEN GROVE CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting
February 24, 2026
Community Meeting Center
11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840
CONVENE MEETING
At 6:30 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein convened the Regular meeting.
ROLL CALL PRESENT: (7) Council Members Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton, Arestegui, Mayor Pro Tem
Brietigam, 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
ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GARDEN GROVE HOUSING AUTHORITY (F:83.1-2026)
This matter was pulled out of order from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Klopfenstein.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that:
A Proclamation recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Garden Grove Housing Authority, be adopted.
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
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
GARDEN GROVE HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Housing Authority leadership team comprised of Thyana Phi, Valerie Hernandez, Quang Nguyen, Vy Ho, and Tina Nguyen were recognized and presented a proclamation honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Garden Grove Housing Authority.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT IN RECOGNITION OF THE COMMUNITY ACTION
PARTNERSHIP OF ORANGE COUNTY FOOD BANK'S EFFORTS TO END HUNGER IN
GARDEN GROVE AND BEYOND
A crystal award honoring the Community Action Partnership of Orange County Food Bank for 60 years of life-changing impact and dedicated service to the Garden Grove community and beyond was presented to Mark Lowry, Director of OC Food Bank.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 6.48 TO TITLE 6 OF THE GARDEN GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM PRODUCTS (Continued from the February 10, 2026 City Council meeting)(F: 50.1)
The matter was pulled out of order and moved by Mayor Klopfenstein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam that:
The matter be continued to a future City Council meeting.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Speakers: Stephen McIntosh; Ryan Sherman, California Narcotics Officers’ Association; Kyle Mason; Joel Silverthorn
Written Communications: Tony Flores, Craig Durfey, Stephen McIntosh, Joel Silverthorne, Anthony Rosa, Nicholas Dibs
RECESS
At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein recessed the meeting.
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RECONVENE
At 7:04 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein reconvened the meeting with all Council Members present.
ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GARDEN GROVE HOUSING AUTHORITY (F:83.1-2026)
The matter was considered earlier in the meeting.
ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING MARCH AS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH IN GARDEN GROVE (F:83.1-2026)
The matter was pulled by Council Member Tran and considered later in the meeting.
APPROVAL OF GARDEN GROVE TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE FY 2025-26 ADVISORY BOARD REPORT, APPROVAL OF THE FY 2026- 27 ADVISORY BOARD REPORT AND BUDGET, ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO APPROVE MODIFICATIONS TO THE ACTIVITIES FOR FY 2025-26, AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY FY 2026-27 ASSESSMENTS (F: 32.1)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that:
Resolution No. 9956-26 entitled: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove approving an Amendment to the 2025-26 Annual Report of the Garden Grove Tourism Improvement District Advisory Board, declaring its intention to approve modifications to the activities for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for the Garden Grove Tourism Improvement District, fixing the time and place of public hearing thereon and giving notice thereof, be adopted;
The Fiscal Year 2026-27 Garden Grove Tourism Improvement District Advisory Board Report and Budget, be approved; and
Resolution No. 9955-26 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 2026-27 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) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
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AWARD A CONTRACT TO SAVI CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A
CONCRETE PAD FOR THE CLEAN CALIFORNIA MEDAL OF HONOR BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAIL PROJECT, PROJECT NO. GT1408000 (F: 33.3)(XR:20.GPA-003- 2018)
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that:
A contract be awarded to SAVI Construction Inc. for the concrete pad installation for the Clean California Medal of Honor Bike and Pedestrian Trail Project (CAMOH), Project No. GT1408000;
The Finance Director be authorized to appropriate $89,375, to SAVI Construction Inc. for a concrete pad installation for the Clean California Medal of Honor Bike and Pedestrian Trail (CAMOH) Project, Project No. GT1408000 (GL: 233-715-1280, JL:
1408000); and
The City Manager, or designee(s), be authorized to execute the agreement and any 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
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO KNIGHT
TECHNOLOGY GROUP TO PURCHASE A BACKUP STORAGE SERVER
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that:
The request to dispense of the formal bidding process in the best interest of the City pursuant to Garden Grove Municipal Code 2.50.060(G), be authorized; and
The Finance Director, or designee, be authorized to issue a purchase order in the amount of $31,658.70 including a 10% contingency, to Knight Technology Group for the purchase of a backup storage server.
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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WARRANTS
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that:
Demands EFT numbers 00069197 through 00069879 and check numbers 00186493 through 00186511 inclusive as listed on the register 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
WAIVER
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui that:
Full reading of ordinances listed be waived.
The motion carried by a 7-0 vote as follows:
Ayes: (7) Nguyen, Tran, DoVinh, Muñeton,
Arestegui, Brietigam, Klopfenstein
Noes: (0) None
ADOPTION OF A PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING MARCH AS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH IN GARDEN GROVE (F:83.1-2026)
Following the reading of the Proclamation by Council Member Tran, it was moved by Council Member Tran, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam that:
A Proclamation celebrating March as Women’s History Month in Garden Grove, be adopted.
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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INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 6.48 TO TITLE 6 OF THE GARDEN GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF KRATOM PRODUCTS (Continued from the February 10, 2026 City Council meeting)(F: 50.1)
The matter was considered earlier in the meeting.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 6.50 TO TITLE 6 OF THE GARDEN GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE RESTRICTING THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF NITROUS OXIDE PRODUCTS (Continued from the February 10, 2026 City Council meeting) (F: 50.1)
(It was moved earlier in the meeting by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member Arestegui and approved unanimously that full reading of the ordinances listed be waived.)
Following the reading of the Ordinance title by the City Clerk and City Attorney Sandoval’s introduction, it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Brietigam, seconded by Council Member DoVinh that:
Ordinance No. 2974, entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Garden Grove adding Chapter 6.50 to Title 6 of the Garden Grove Municipal Code restricting the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide products, be passed to second reading.
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
DISCUSSION ON A PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE AS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DOVINH (F: 98.1)
City Manager Kim presented exhibits identifying Traylor Way and the 32 residential properties potentially affected by a street renaming action. Additionally, she outlined the process for a street name change request. City Manager Kim then presented two alternative options that included the renaming of Mansor Avenue, a city owned alley located behind a shopping center with no immediate residential addresses, to be considered for renaming. The second proposed alternative is to add naming to the existing signal sign, thus not affecting residential addresses on Traylor Way.
Council Member DoVinh welcomed the alternative solution to add naming.
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Council Member Tran requested that Woodbury Street be included to reflect the same added naming.
Council Member Brietigam expressed support for adding naming with no impact to residential addresses.
It was moved by Council Member DoVinh, seconded by Council Member Tran that:
Staff be directed to research the alternative to add naming, Freedom, Tự do, Libertad, to the existing signal signs for Traylor Way and Woodbury Street.
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 MAY OR, CITY COUNCIL MEM BERS, AND CITY MANAGER (CONTINUED)
Council Member Arestegui acknowledged the recent Tet, Lent and Ramadan holidays. She shared that she attended the Flower Street on Historic Main Street event and thanked VSA SoCal, events sponsors, volunteers and performers for putting on a great event. She thanked the students of UVSA for the invitation to attend the Tet Festival to which she, along with Council Member Tran and Mayor Klopfenstein attended. Next, she mentioned the celebrations held at Garden Grove High School, Walter Intermediate and Santiago High School. Council Member Arestegui requested that a representative from the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District office be invited to a future meeting to provide an update with regards to the flea born typhus issue in Orange County.
Council Member Muñeton shared that she attended the Lunar New Year celebration at Our Lady of La Vang Shrine at Christ Cathedral. She also attended the Flower Street on Historic Main Street event, which had great turnout. Next, Council Member Muñeton shared that she attended the annual Tet Parade in the City of Westminster and the Santisocial at Santiago High School. Lastly, she shared that she, along with Mayor Klopfenstein, attended the Garden Grove Pony Baseball opening ceremony, for which she requested a recognition at a future meeting for their 65
th anniversary as a league.
Council Member DoVinh shared that it was great experience to participate in the Tet Parade in the City of Westminster alongside Council Members Muñeton and Tran, and Mayor Klopfenstein.
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Grande High Schools for their cultural celebrations. She shared that she is planning an Earth Day clean up event in District 3. Lastly, she shared that the Tet Parade event offered an opportunity to meet with many businesses on Bolsa Avenue.
Council Member Nguyen shared that in addition to attending many Lunar New Year celebration events, he also attended the Garden Grove High School Student Association event. Next, he shared that he attended the Flower Street on Historic Main Street event and participated as a judge for the beauty pageant contest.
Council Member Nguyen also visited several senior housing centers to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Lastly, he wished the community good health and prosperity in the New Year.
Council Member Brietigam reminded the public that the annual Eggscavation event is scheduled for April 4, 2026; tickets can be purchased on the City’s website.
Next, Council Member Brietigam invited the community to submit pictures of their homes for the Garden Grove Gems contest, where winners will receive a coveted garden gnome; more details are available on the City’s website. He encourage the public to take pride in their community and reminded residents that they can schedule up to three free bulky item pickups per year with Republic Services.
Lastly, as a Southern California Edison Advisory Panel representative, he invited the community to submit comments related to So Cal Edison services.
Mayor Klopfenstein thanked Council Members for highlighting all the various celebrations. She also reminded and invited the community to the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast scheduled for February 26, 2026.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:41 p.m., Mayor Klopfenstein adjourned the Regular meeting. The next Regular City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Meeting Center, 11300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, California.
Lizabeth Vasquez
City Clerk
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City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: Patricia Song
Dept:
City Manager Dept: Finance
Date: 5/12/2026
Subject: Receive and file warrants. (Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
For the City Council to receive and file the warrants.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Attached are the warrants recommended to be received and filed.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Items listed in the warrants are budgeted.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Receive and file the warrants.
ATTACHMENT(S)
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City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: Jany Lee
Dept:
City Manager Dept: Human Resources
Date: 5/12/2026
Subject: Report on the City of Garden Grove vacancies, and recruitment and retention efforts pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3. (Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
To hold a public hearing and receive a report regarding the City’s vacancies, and recruitment and retention efforts per Assembly Bill 2561 (Government Code §3502.3).
BACKGROUND
Effective September 2024, Assembly Bill 2561 amended the Meyers -Milias-Brown Act by adding Section 3502.3 to the Government Code. The intent of AB2561 was to enhance transparency and accountability between public agencies, employee organizations and the public regarding staffing activities and challenges.
Pursuant to AB2561, the City is required to do the following:
1) At least once a year, the City shall hold a public hearing to present the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts, including iden tifying any necessary changes to policies, procedures, and recruitment activities that may lead to obstacles in the hiring process. The hearing must be conducted prior to the adoption of the final budget if an annual or multi -year budget is being adopted in the fiscal year;
2) The City shall allow each recognized bargaining unit of the positions presented in the public hearing to make a presentation; and
3) If the number of job vacancies for a bargaining unit meets or exceeds 20% of the authorized full-time positions, the City will provide additional information upon the request of the affected bargaining unit. The additional information will include: (a) the total number of vacancies; (b) the total number of applicants for vacant positions; (c) the average numb er of days to complete the hiring process; and (d) opportunities to improve compensation and other working conditions.
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DISCUSSION
The Human Resources Department works extensively with other City departments to conduct comprehensive recruitment and selection processes to fill the City’s vacancies. In 2025, the City started with 572 full -time budgeted positions and added seven positions for a total of 579 positions by the end of the year. The City’s average vacancy rate across represented and unrepresented bargaining groups ranged from 0% to 11%.
2025 Average Vacancy Rate
Employee’s Association 11%
Employee’s League 10%
Police Officer Association 5%
Police Management 0%
Central Management (Unrepresented) 0%
Middle Management (Unrepresented) 9%
The City had a retention rate of 96% for full -time positions in 2025. There was a total of twenty-three (23) employees who resigned to pursue other employment opportunities or personal reasons. The retention rate for each of the represented and unreprese nted groups ranged from 93% to 100%.
2025 Average Retention Rate
Employee’s Association 96%
Employee’s League 95%
Police Officer Association 96%
Police Management 100%
Central Management (Unrepresented) 100%
Middle Management (Unrepresented) 93%
The City had a retention rate of 85% for part -time positions in 2025. There was a total of twenty-six (26) part -time employees who resigned from the City. Part -time employee resignations were attributed to a variety of reasons, including full -time em ployment, scheduling conflicts, and educational obligations.
Recruitment Efforts
In 2025, the City worked collaboratively with departments to fill City vacancies through consistent recruitment efforts. Human Resources conducted a total of ninety -four (9 4) recruitments with over 7,000 applicants considered for these positions. To attract qualified candidates, the City implemented targeted advertising strategies. In addition to advertising on the City’s website and GovernmentJobs .com, the City also adverti sed on specialized platforms, such as American Water Works Association (AWWA), American Public Works Association (APWA), California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO), Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), International Code Council (I CC), California Building Officials (CALBO), California Animal Welfare Association, California P.O.S.T., and Handshake. 94 Item 166/2026
Human Resources staff consistently explored options to streamline recruitment processes while adhering to established hiring practices, a s well as state and federal regulations. In 2025, the average duration for the recruitment and examination process is 39 days. This timeframe is influenced by a variety of factors, including the difficulty in filling the position, internal or external candidate poo l, and the number and complexity of examination components.
To ensure a consistent pipeline of candidates, Human Resources has conducted regularly scheduled recruitments for the Police Department and Community Services. For the Police Department, the City conducts quarterly recruitments at the Recruit and Academy -enrolled levels, and biweekly recruitments at the Lateral Police Officer and Academy Trained levels.
This ensures that the Police Department has a continuous pool of candidates to fill current and future vacancies for sworn positions. For Community Services, the City conducts triannual recruitments for the part-time classifications of Recreation Specialist and Recreation Leader.
Human Resources also holds bi -weekly meetings with the Police Departm ent and monthly meetings with Public Works to discuss department recruitments and vacancies. Since these are the two largest City departments, these meetings provide an opportunity to strategize on short-term and long -term recruitment plans and priorities, along with discussing and resolving recruitment and hiring issues. Human Resources staff meet with other City departments as needed to discuss recruitment processes.
The City has also implemented measures to increase candidate participation in the recruitment process. By taking advantage of changing technology, the multiple -choice examination has continued to be administered remotely to allow candidates to take the examination at their convenience. Additionally, the City has provided candidates with th e opportunity to conduct their interviews remotely through Zoom.
Although the City has had success in filling full -time positions, there have been a few challenges to the hiring process rooted in both structural limitation and evolving labor market.
First, there has been difficulty in filling part -time positions. Most candidates seek full -time employment and often decline part-time offers. It is common for several offers to be declined before a candidate accepts. This lengthens the time to fill the position.
Additionally, the City faces challenges as minimum wage has increased quickly over the past two years. Starting in April 2024, the State minimum wage for fast food workers started at $20.00. Following, in January 2025, the State general minimum wage increased from $16.00 to $16.50 per hour, and, subsequently in January 2026, the Statewide minimum wage increased to $16.90 per hour. Currently, the lowest starting hourly rate for the City is $17.00 per hour. The small margin between these rates have made it challenging to recruit and fill- entry level and part-time positions when private employers or other agencies can offer more competitive wages and benefits. Another recruitment challenge facing the City and other employers is the evolving nature of th e workplace. The COVID -19 pandemic significantly reshaped workplace expectations, with many employees now accustomed to and preferring positions that offer remote or hybrid work arrangements. Despite the trend towards back to in-office work, prospective ap plicants still frequently inquire about hybrid schedules before applying and departing employees have cited the availability of such arrangements as an attractive benefit offered by their new employer. Although the City has a Telecommuting 95 Item 166/2026
Policy, the agre ement for remote work is decided by each department on a case -by-case basis, which cannot be guaranteed during the recruitment process.
Retention Efforts
The City has established and implemented several comprehensive initiatives to strengthen employee engagement and retention. These initiatives include longevity pay to recognize long-term service, as well as regular appreciation and recognition events that highlight the City’s commitment to its workforce. This includes the annual Employee Service Awards, which honors employees for milestone years of service.
The City also prioritizes employee development through a variety of educational opportunities. The City offers professional development training to enhance technical and/or supervisory skills and support promotional growth. In addition, the City partners with California State University, Fullerton to send employees to the Leadership Academy, helping cultivate and prepare internal talent for future leadership roles. Employees may also participate in the Tuition Reimbursement Program, which helps offset the cost of pursuing a degree.
In 2025, the City also implemented two changes to enhance employee retention. First, The City established the CLIMB Committee (Committee for Leadership, Innovation, Management, and Building) for Middle Management employees. This committee focuses on expanding access to training, development, and career advancement opportunities, to aid in the succession planning for City leadership. Second, during the negotiations proc ess, the City agreed to a reallocation of the vacation accrual tiers, resulting in employees accruing vacation hours earlier throughout their tenure with the City.
Beyond these core strategies, the City also implements other retention practices, such as a 9/80 work schedule, City holiday closure, employee assistance programs, and clear internal promotional pathways. The City also supports employee -led engagement efforts through initiatives such as the Coaches Committee, which organizes events and activit ies that promote employee connection, recognition, and overall workplace well -being. Collectively, these efforts are intended to foster a stable, motivated, and high-performing workforce that is committed to long-term public service.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact for the City Council to hold a public hearing and receive a report regarding the City’s vacancies, and recruitment and retention efforts per Assembly Bill 2561.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Conduct a public hearing on the City’s vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts per Assembly Bill (AB)2561 (Government Code section 3502.3); and 96 Item 166/2026
Receive and file the informational report on City of Garden Grove vacancies, and recruitment and retention efforts pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3.
By: Caitlyn Stephenson, Principal Human Resource Analyst
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City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: Samuel Kim
Dept:
City Manager Dept: Public Works
Date: 5/12/2026
Subject: Award a contract to Yunex, LLC., for on-call traffic signal and street lighting maintenance and repair services. (Cost: Not to exceed $200,000/year) (Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
To request that the City Council award a contract to Yunex, LLC., for on-call traffic signal and street lighting maintenance and repair services.
BACKGROUND
The City owns and maintains approximately 840 streetlights, 140 traffic signals, 55 CCTV cameras, 84 signals with video detection systems, 49 speed radar feedback signs, 14 rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB), 2 Amber Alert signs, and approximately 30 miles of underground fiber optic network linking the field elements to the Traffic Management Center (TMC) within City Hall. The Engineering Division has a staff of two (2) signal maintenance electricians who perform daily maintenance and repairs on these systems. At times, operational needs require on-call and emergency response work that exceeds the available working capacity of staff.
For the past several years, the City has maintained an on-call services contract to assist with urgent repair and maintenance demands that extend beyond staff’s available hours.
The proposed on-call contract will allow for continued support to City staff to assist in emergency situations, such as when accidents cause poles and controller cabinets to be damaged or knocked down. These services may also be applied to assist in performing routine maintenance when City staff is unavailable.
DISCUSSION
The City’s current traffic signal and street lighting maintenance on-call contract will expire on June 8, 2026. Staff solicited requests for proposals and received a total of four (4) proposals.
A panel consisting of four (4) staff members rated the proposals on the basis of qualifications, work plan, and references. Based on the evaluation results, Yunex, LLC. was rated the highest. The following is a summary of the ratings:
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Yunex, LLC St. Francis
Electrical, LLC
Bear Electrical
Solutions, Inc.
Econolite
Systems, Inc.
Rater A 182.0 155.5 156.0 152.0
Rater B 190.0 188.0 175.0 159.0
Rater C 182.5 157.0 149.5 169.0
Rater D 196.0 181.0 178.0 169.0
Totals 750.5 681.5 658.5 649.0
If awarded, the contract will be established in the not -to-exceed amount of $200,000 per year for a one-year term, with the option to extend the agreement in four (4) one (1) year increments, for a total performance period of five (5) years.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The not-to-exceed amount of the contract with Yunex, LLC., fo r on-call traffic signal and street lighting maintenance and repair services is $200,000 per year. F unding is included in the Traffic Engineering Division’s Operational Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Award a contract to Yunex, LLC, in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 annually, with the option to extend the agreement in one (1) year increments, for a total performance period of five (5) years;
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement, and make minor modifications as appropriate thereto, on behalf of the City; and
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to exercise each option term and sign the option year amendments.
By: Juan Navarro, P.E., City Traffic Engineer
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Attachment 1: Consultant Agreement
2. Attachment 2: Consultant Proposal
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this day of 2026, by the CITY OF GARDEN GROVE, a municipal corporation ("CITY"), and Yunex, LLC. ("CONSULTANT").
RECITALS
The following recitals are a substantive part of this Agreement:
1. This Agreement is entered in to pursuant of City of Garden Grove Authorization by the City Manager.
2. CITY desires to utilize the services of CONSULTANT to provide on-call traffic signal and street lighting maintenance and repair services.
3. CONSULTANT is qualified by virtue of experience, training, education, and expertise to accomplish services.
AGREEMENT
THE PARTIES MUTUALLY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Term of Agreement: This Agreement shall cover services rendered from date of this agreement until compensation reaches the not to exceed amount of $200,000 per year for one (1) year and four (4) additional one-year options, or sooner terminated per Section 3.4.
2. Services to be Provided: The services to be performed by CONSULTANT shall consist of the services as further specified in the CONSULTANT'S proposal attached hereto as Exhibit A. CONSULTANT agrees that its provision of services under this agreement shall be within accepted accordance with customary and usual practices in CONSULTANT's profession. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT warrants that it has carefully considered how the work should be performed and fully understands the facilities, difficulties, and restriction attending performance of the work under this agreement.
3. Compensation: CONSULTANT shall be compensated as follows:
3.1. Amount. Compensation under this Agreement shall be per fee schedule included in the Proposal.
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2 3.2. Not to Exceed. Compensation under this Agreement shall not exceed $200,000 annually.
3.3. Payment. For work under this Agreement, payment shall be made per monthly invoice. For extra work not a part of this Agreement, a written authorization by CITY will be required.
3.4. Termination. CITY and CONSULTANT shall each have the right to terminate this Agreement, without cause, by giving thirty (30) days written notice of termination to the other party. If the CITY terminates the project, then the provisions of paragraph 3 shall apply to that portion of the work completed.
4. Insurance Requirements
4.1. Commencement of Work. CONSULTANT shall not commence work under this Agreement until all certificates and endorsements have been received and approved by the CITY. All insurance required by this Agreement shall contain a Statement of Obligation on the part of the carrier to notify the CITY of any material change, cancellation, or termination at least thirty (30) days in advance.
4.2. Workers Compensation Insurance. For the duration of this Agreement, CONSULTANT and all subcontractors shall maintain Workers Compensation Insurance in the amount and type required by law, if applicable. The insurer shall waive its rights of subrogation against the CITY, its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers.
4.3. Insurance Amounts. CONSULTANT shall maintain the following insurance for the duration of this Agreement:
a) Commercial general liability in the amount of $2,000,000 per occurrence; (claims made and modified occurrence policies are not acceptable); Insurance companies must be admitted and licensed in California and have a Best's Guide Rating of A-, Class VII or better, as approved by the CITY;
b) Automobile liability in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence; (claims made and modified occurrence policies are not acceptable); Insurance companies must be admitted and licensed in California and have a Best's Guide Rating of A-, Class VII or better, as approved by the CITY. c) Professional liability in the amount of $1,000,00 per occurrence; Insurance companies must be acceptable to the CITY and have an AM Best's Guide Rating of A-, Class VII or better, as approved by the CITY. If the policy is written on a "claims made" basis, the policy shall be continued in full force and effect at all times during the term of the agreement, and for a period of three (3) years from the date of the completion of services provided. In the event 101
3 of termination, cancellation, or material change in the policy, professional/consultant shall obtain continuing insurance coverage for the prior acts or omissions of professional/consultant during the course of performing services under the term of the agreement. The coverage shall be evidenced by either a new policy evidencing no gap in coverage, or by obtaining separate extended "tall" coverage with the present or new carrier.
An Additional Insured Endorsement, ongoing and completed operations, for the policy under Section 4.3 (a) shall designate the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds for liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the CONSUTLANT. CONSULTANT shall provide to CITY proof of insurance and endorsement forms that conform to CITY's requirements, as approved by the CITY.
An Additional Insured Endorsement for the policy under Section 4.3 (b) shall designate the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds for automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by CONSUTLANT. CONSULTANT shall provide to CITY proof of insurance and endorsement forms that conform to CITY's requirements, as approved by the CITY.
For any claims related to this Agreement, CONSUTLANT's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects to CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the CITY, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be excess of the CONSULTANT's insurance and shall not contribute with it.
If CONSULTANT maintains higher insurance limits than the minimums shown above, CONSULTANT shall provide coverage for the higher insurance limits otherwise maintained by the CONSULTANT.
5. Non-Liability of Officials and Employees of the CITY. No official or employee of the CITY shall be personally liable to CONSULTANT in the event of any default or breach by CITY, or for any amount which may become due to CONSULTANT.
6. Non-Discrimination. CONSULTANT covenants there shall be no discrimination against any person or group due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, age, handicap, national origin or ancestry, in any activity pursuant to this Agreement.
7. Independent Contractor. It is understood and agreed that CONSUTLANT, including CONSULTANT's employees, shall act and be independent contractor(s) and not agents(s) or employee(s) of the CITY, and that no relationship of employer-employee exists between the parties. CONSULTANT's assigned personnel shall not obtain or be entitled to any rights or benefits that accrue to, or are payable to, CITY employees, and CONSUTLANT shall so inform each employee organization and each employee who is hired or retained under this Agreement. CITY is not required to make any deductions or withholdings from the compensation payable to CONSULTANT under the provisions of this 102
4 Agreement, and is not required to issue W-2 Forms for income and employment tax purposes for any of CONSUTLANT's assigned personnel. CONSULTANT hereby expressly assumes all responsibility and liability for the payment of wages and benefits to its assigned personnel, and all related reporting and withholding obligations. CONSULTANT hereby agrees to indemnify and hold CITY harmless from any and all claims or liabilities that CITY may incur arising from any contention by any third party, including, but not limited to, any employee of CONSULTANT or any federal or state agency or other entity, that an employer-employee relationship exists by reason of this Agreement, including, without limitation, claims that CITY is responsible for retirement or other benefits allegedly accruing to CONSULTANT's assigned personnel.
8. Compliance with Law. CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and regulations of the federal, state, and local government. CONSULTANT shall comply with, and shall be responsible for causing all contractors and subcontractors performing any of the work pursuant to this Agreement, if any, to comply with, all applicable federal and state labor standards, including, to the extent applicable, the prevailing wage requirements promulgated by the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California Department of Labor. The CITY makes no warranty or representation concerning whether any of the work performed pursuant to this Agreement constitutes public works subject to the prevailing wage requirements.
9. Disclosure of Documents. All documents or other information developed or received by CONSULTANT are confidential and shall not be disclosed without authorization by CITY, unless disclosure is required by law.
10. Ownership of Work Product. All documents or other information developed or received by CONSUTLANT shall be the property of the CITY. CONSULTANT shall provide CITY with copies of these items upon demand or upon termination of this Agreement.
11. Conflict of Interest and Reporting. CONSUTLANT shall at all times avoid conflict of interest or appearance of conflict of interest in performance of this Agreement.
12. Notices. All notices shall be personally delivered or mailed to the below listed addresses, or to such other addresses as may be designated by written notice. These addresses shall be sued for delivery of service of process.
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5 (a) Address of CONSULTANT is as follows:
(b) Address of CITY is as follows (with a copy to):
Engineering:
City of Garden
Grove
P.O. Box 3070
Garden Grove, CA
92840
City Attorney
City of Garden Grove
P.O. Box 3070
Garden Grove, CA 92840
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6 13. CONSULTANT's Proposal. This Agreement shall include CONSULTANT's proposal, Exhibit "A" hereto, which shall be incorporated herein. In the event of any inconsistency between the terms of the proposal and this Agreement, this Agreement shall govern.
14. Licenses, Permits, and Fees. At its sole expense, CONSUTLANT shall obtain a Garden Grove Business License, all permits and licenses as may be required by this Agreement.
15. Familiarity with Work. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT warrants that: (1) it has investigated the work to be performed; (2) it has investigate the site of work and is aware of all conditions there; and (3) it understands the facilities, difficulties and restrictions of the work under this Agreement.
Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or unknown conditions materially differing form those inherent in the work or as represented by the CITY, it shall immediately inform CITY of this and shall not proceed, except at CONSULTANT's risk, until written instructions are received from CITY.
16. Time of Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement.
17. Limitations Upon Subcontracting and Assignment. The experience, knowledge, capability, and reputation of CONSULTANT, its principals and employees were a substantial inducement for CITY to enter into this Agreement. CONSUTLANT shall not contract with any other entity to perform services required without written approval of the CITY. This Agreement may not be assigned voluntarily or by operation of law, without written approval of the CITY. If CONSULTANT is permitted to subcontract any part of this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall be responsible to CITY for the acts and omissions of its subcontractor as it is for persons directly employed. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor and CITY. All persons engaged in the work will be considered employees of CONSULTANT. CITY will deal directly with and will make all payments to CONSULTANT.
18. Authority to Execute. The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the parties warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement and that by executing this Agreement, the parties are formally bound.
19. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT agrees to protect, defend and hold harmless CITY and its elective or appointive boards, officers, agents and employees from an and all claims, liabilities, expenses, or damages of any nature, including attorney's fees, for injury or death of any person, or damages of any nature, including interference with use of property, arising out of, or in any way connected with the negligence, recklessness, and/or intentional wrongful conduct of CONSUTLANT, CONSTULATN's agents, officers, employees, subcontractor, or independent contractors hired by CONSULTANT in the performance of the Agreement. The only exception to CONSULTANT's responsibility to protect, defend, and hold harmless CITY, is due to the negligence, recklessness and/or 105
7 wrongful conduct of CITY, or any of its elective or appointive boards, officers, agents, or employees.
Neither party shall be liable to the other by way of indemnity or by reason of any breach of the Contract or of statutory duty or in tort (including but not limited to negligence) for the following loss or damage however caused and even if foreseeable: (i) economic losses including, without limitation, loss of profits, losses arising from loss of business, contracts, data, revenues, goodwill, production and loss of anticipated savings of every description; (ii) loss arising from any claim made by any third party under any other contract which the City may have or may enter into; or (iii) indirect or consequential loss or damage whatsoever.
This hold harmless Agreement shall apply to all liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable. The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by CONSULTANT.
20. Modification. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any previous agreements, oral or written. This Agreement may be modified only by subsequent mutual written agreement executed by CITY and CONSUTLANT.
21. Waiver. All waivers of the provisions of this Agreement must be in writing by the appropriate authorities of the CITY and CONSULTANT.
22. California Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any action commenced about this Agreement shall be filed win the central branch of the Orange County Superior Court.
23. Interpretation. This Agreement shall be interpreted as though prepared by both parties.
24. Preservation of Agreement. Should any provision of this Agreement be found invalid or unenforceable, the decision shall affect only the provision interpreted, and all remaining provisions shall remain enforceable.
[SIGNATURES ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
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8 IN WITNESS THEREOF, these parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date set forth opposite the respective signatures.
“CITY”
CITY OF GARDEN GROVE
Dated __________________, 2026 By: ______________________ City Manager
ATTEST “CONSULTANT”
Yunex, LLC.
____________________________ By: _________________________ City Clerk Title: _________________________
Dated: _________________, 2026 Dated: ____________________, 2026
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
If CONSULTANT is a corporation, a
Corporate Resolution and/or Corporate
Seal is required. If a partnership,
Statement of Partnership must be
submitted to CITY.
______________________________
Garden Grove City Attorney
Dated: ___________________, 2026
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On-Call Traffic Signal and Street Lighting
Maintenance and Repair Services
for the City of Garden Grove
April 14th, 2026
Work Proposal
Yunex Traffic
1026 E. Lacy Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805
www.yunextraffic.com
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April 14th, 2026
Mr. Juan Navarro, P.E.
City Traffic Engineer
City of Garden Grove
11222 Acacia Parkway
Garden Grove, CA 92840
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TRAF F IC
RE: Proposal for: On-Call Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Maintenance and Repair Services
Mr. Navarro,
Yunex LLC would like to express our sincere appreciation for the opportunity to participate in the proposal process for providing On-Call Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Maintenance and Repair Services for the City's traffic signal and street lighting systems. The prices and terms stated in our proposal package will remain in effect for 90 days from the date of submission, April 14th, 2026.
Yunex LLC is a corporation, incorporated in the State of Delaware on February 17th, 2021. Our federal tax employer I.D. number is 86-2136678 and our corporate address is 9225 Bee Cave Road, Building B, Austin, TX 78733.
Yunex LLC is an electrical contracting firm who is a California licensed A & C-10 contractor (CA License #1080007) and is also a registered Public Works Contractor (DIR No. 1000815000), who provides leading edge traffic technology for the fast-paced Intelligent Transportation Systems world. Whether providing maintenance services, local controllers, controller firmware, central systems, system analysis, design, or integration, Yunex LLC brings innovative and reliable solutions to customers.
During the evaluation, if there are any questions regarding this proposal, please feel free to contact either of us using the contact information listed below. We look forward to continuing to serve the needs of the City of Garden Grove and would like to thank you in advance for your consideration .
Respectfully,
Yunex LLC
Director of Field Services, U.S.
2250 Business Way
Riverside, CA 92501
(800) 229-6090 Office
steven. tea [email protected]
Michael J. Hutchens
West Operations Manager
2250 Business Way
Riverside, CA 92501
(800) 229-6090 Office
[email protected]
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Cover Letter ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 2 Table of Contents ................................ ................................ ................................ .................. 3 Qualifications ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 4 Experience ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................... 6 Company Profile and Qualifications ................................ ................................ .................... 6 Firm Ownership ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 8 Location of Company Offices ................................ ................................ .............................. 8 Principal Contact Person Regarding Proposal: ................................ ................................ ... 8 Contractor’s License / DIR Registration ................................ ................................ .............. 9 Insurance Certificate ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 10 Scope of Work ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 11 Understanding ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 11 Response Times ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 11 Our Approach ................................ ................................ ................................ ................... 12 Routine Maintenance ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 12 Extraordinary Services ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 15 Spare Materials ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 17 On-Line Portal (Service Business Platform) ................................ ................................ ...... 19 Key Personnel ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 22 Project Manager................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 22 Field Supervisors ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 24 Traffic Signal / Streetlight Technicians ................................ ................................ ........... 26 Fiber Optic Technician ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 29 Engineering Technician / Lab Manager ................................ ................................ ............. 30 Organization Chart ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 31 References ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 32 Recently Awarded Public Sector Contracts: ................................ ................................ ...... 33 Exceptions / Modifications ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 34 Fee Schedule / Appendix A ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 35 Delegation of Approval Authority ................................ ................................ .......................... 38
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Yunex Traffic stands uniquely positioned to continue to partner with the City of Garden Grove for On-Call Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Maintenance and Repair Services. In fact, we believe that our value proposition, a unique mix of corporate characteristics, industry focus, and experiences, is unmatched in the current market. Specifically, we at Yunex Traffic believe that we are the best fit for this contract, based on 5 key attributes:
1. Corporate/Divisional Competency
2. Experience
3. Locality
4. Scalability
5. Updated Project Management
Our Corporate/Divisional Focus and Competency
Yunex Traffic is a major global player in the industry, driving innovation in technology and physical products that are used by partners, both public and private, throughout the world. The Field Services Division at Yunex Traffic is focused on the installa tion, integration, and maintenance of all systems, from legacy technology to the newest and most advanced traffic management devices on the market. While this ability to work with all systems is a requisite competency for any maintainer, Yunex Traffic is unique in its occupation of a space that straddles innovation and deployment in a field environment.
Our competitors typically focus on narrower aspects of the Traffic market: Heavy Construction, Traditional Maintenance, or Technological Innovation. By comparison, Yunex Traffic and our Field Services Division provide customers with a wide base of expertis e across the spectrum of innovation, deployment, integration, and maintenance of systems and devices.
Our Experience
Yunex Traffic has been extremely successful in retaining traffic signal, streetlight, fiber optic, and engineering customers due to our desire to offer the best possible customer service. We have an exemplary customer service track -record highlighted by our well -qualified field personnel, knowledgeable customer service representatives, and proprietary detailed monthly reports. We understand what is required to maintain a community’s infrast ructure and strive to exceed our customer’s expectations.
Qualifications
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Our Locality
Our project office, in Anaheim, is approximately 8 miles from the City of Garden Grove. We are poised to react quickly with additional or specialty equipment, supplementary personnel when required, and with materials that the city requires. This location is not a temporary office specific to this project; we have been firmly planted for over 40 years in the area with multiple- certified technicians within minutes of your city.
Our Scalability
Yunex Traffic Field Services operates maintenance and project contracts across the United States, serving more than 300 public customers . Unlike a regional player, the distributed Yunex footprint allows us to respond to emerging requirements by shifting resources to where they are needed most. We are the company you are looking for - both local and global. Since we operate in multiple markets, our personnel and equipment are not affected by the same circumstances.
Our Project Management
To provide efficient and effective project management, project progress is tracked in real time using digital tools such as Power BI, Map box, ArcGIS, and Tableau, which enable transparency between Yunex Traffic and its client, while reducing risks of delays.
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Experience
Yunex Traffic has over 40 years of experience in traffic management solutions and services. From there, we have taken the comprehensive expertise in the field of intelligent traffic solutions with us on our way into the future. We enjoy an outstanding reputation as a global solution partner for future proof mobility concepts. In doing so, we combine in - depth industry experience and market leadership with the agility of a startup. Yunex Traffic has had a long and storied history in traffic signals, streetlights, fiber optic, and customer service.
Years in Business
Yunex currently maintains traffic signals, streetlights, fiber optic, and other related equipment for over 155 agencies encompassing over 4, 500 signalized locations of assorted sizes , 250,000+ streetlights, to in-pavement flashing crosswalks and rapid flashing beacons . We are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the challenging public safety requirements associated with our industry. We have been in the traffic signal maintenance industry worldwide for over 50 years. In the United States, we have been in busi ness for over 40 years servicing numerous contracts throughout the country.
Company Profile and Qualifications
The Yunex Traffic Customer Service Division is a licensed A & C-10 electrical contracting and transportation engineering firm specializing in the maintenance, testing, repair, upgrading and replacement of traffic signals, streetlights, fiber optic, and exterior commercial lighting. We have a broad range of expertise and experienced personnel including registered professional transportation engineers, International Brotherhood Electrical Workers (IBEW), Journeymen Electricians/Technicians and International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Certified Technicians. Our listed field technicians are certified as “Qualified Electrical Workers” and have the necessary NEC and IMSA certifications required to work on this equipment.
We are proud to say that we are one of the most successful traffic signal, streetlight, and fiber optic maintenance/construction contractors in the United States. Our employees and equipment are dedicated to traffic signal, streetlight, and fiber optic maintenance/repair. We issue insulated bucket trucks to all our linemen and electricians. Each truck is equipped with all the necessary tools, equipment , and inventory to perform 100% of project specifications, including all maintenance and repairs for traffic signals . All vehicles are appropriately marked with the company logo, Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) markings, and each employee is issued a company phone and a laptop, or tablet computer.
As the leader in the private traffic signal and streetlight maintenance industry in the United States, Yunex Traffic can provide unparalleled expertise and outstanding value in traffic signal and street lighting related services.
Among the most beneficial:
Yunex Traffic has the largest workforce of IMSA Level III Certified Technicians, NEC Certified Electricians, and construction personnel in the industry.
Yunex Traffic has the
largest workforce of IMSA
Level III Certified Traffic
Signal Technicians and
NEC Certified Electricians
in the industry.
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Yunex Traffic has strategically positioned field offices with an abundance of inventory and technical resources, should the need arise.
All technicians are assigned vehicles which are taken home daily to ensure rapid response in case of
emergency.
Yunex Traffic employees live in geographical areas,
which allows them to respond quicker than our
competition. This provides our customers with the most
efficient response times in the industry.
Yunex Traffic owns and operates approximately 100
service vehicles (including three cranes) of several
types and sizes in the State of California, the bulk of which are in Southern California.
Yunex Traffic will provide and maintain emergency service response on a three hundred and sixty-five (365) day basis, including all holidays.
Yunex Traffic i s focused on delivering what your city needs the most today; safe, reliable infrastructure solutions that help decrease costs, increase revenue, and have a positive environmental impact for the City of Garden Grove and its residents.
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Firm Ownership
o Firm Name: Yunex LLC, DBA, Yunex Traffic
o Address: 9225 Bee Cave Rd, Bldg. B, Ste 201 Austin, Texas 78733 o Phone: 512-837-8300 Fax: 512-421-6617
o Form of Ownership: LLC
o State of Incorporation: Incorporated in the State of Delaware in February 2021 Number of employees locally and nationally
Our Yunex Traffic US headquarters is in Austin, TX and employs more than 200 people - engineers, developers, integrators, and support staff - all driving our traffic systems business.
An additional 100 technical staff are in multiple field offices across t he country to complete local projects and provide customer support. Our robust portfolio of products and experience will help drive your project’s success.
Location of Company Offices
Yunex Traffic US Headquarters
9225 Bee Cave Rd, Bldg. B, Ste 201
Austin, Texas 78733
512-837-8300
https://www.yunextraffic.com/global/en/
Project Office
Yunex Traffic - Orange/Los Angeles
Office, Warehouse, & Invoicing
1026 E. Lacy Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805
Other California Offices
Yunex Traffic – Riverside/San Bernadino Yunex Traffic - San Diego Office, Warehouse, and Lab/Testing Facility Office & Warehouse 2250 Business Way 1820 John Towers Ave., Suite A
Riverside, California 92501 El Cajon, CA 92020
Yunex Traffic – Bay Area
Office & Warehouse
20956 Corsair Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545
Principal Contact Person Regarding Proposal:
Robert Paquette
Sales Manager
2250 Business Way
Riverside, California 92501
Office: (800) 229-6090
[email protected]
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Contractor’s License / DIR Registration
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Insurance Certificate
Yunex LLC is currently servicing this contract for the City of Garden Grove, therefore we already have the required insurance certificates in place to meet the requirements provided in the RFP.
Please see our current insurance certificates below:
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Understanding
It is our understanding that the City of Garden Grove is seeking a qualified traffic signal maintenance firm to provide On-Call Traffic Signal and Street Lighting
Maintenance and Repair Services. The selected service
company will be responsible for providing a continuing, comprehensive, routine, and extraordinary maintenance
program for the City’s equipment. The City’s expectation is that the maintenance program will reduce the
incidence of malfunctions, reduce complaints, promote
safety, and proactively extend the longevity of the
equipment, thus reducing the overall operating cost for the City’s traffic signal and street lighting systems.
Our goal is always to exceed our customer’s expectations. We have a broad range of experienced personnel including IMSA Level III Traffic Signal M aintenance personnel. The technicians assigned to this contract ha ve over 132 years of combined experience managing and maintaining traffic signal s, streetlights, fiber optic networks, and c entral systems.
Our in -house t raffic signal laboratories (located in Riverside) provide a full range of technical services including complete controller/cabinet testing, repair, and conflict monitor testing/certification. Services for this contract include the provision of appropriately trained personnel and equipment necessary to perform maintenance activities as outlined in your RFP.
We understand that the general Scope of Work to be done consists of as-needed maintenance and repair of your traffic signal and street lighting devices as well as general and emergency repairs of the same. These services will provide your city with safe and efficient operations .
Yunex Traffic will have available and readily accessible, qualified personnel , tools, equipment, facilities, and material required to perform all work necessary for the maintenance of the City’s traffic signal systems, as outlined in the Scope of Work and in compliance with current C ity and State standards.
Response Times
To be able to respond immediately to emergency calls, Yunex Traffic’s field technicians are authorized to take their work vehicles home daily. All work vehicles are stocked with proper field equipment so he/she may sufficiently address most problems they encounter while responding.
Emergency response call outs and unscheduled repairs are initiated by calling our toll- free emergency phone number, 1-800-229-6090. A live dispatcher will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. Our dispatcher will create a work order in our visual planning board and once the work order is released, it will immediately transfer to our technician’s queue on their mobile device. As part of our quality control practice, our dispatcher will follow up with a phone call to our technician to confirm that he/she is in receipt of the call out/work order. For emergency calls, t he technician will arrive at the site within two (2) hours to assess and correct the reported problem. Once the problem is corrected, the technician will inform the city of the repair actions.
Scope of Work
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Our Approach
It is always the goal of Yunex Traffic to tailor our service s around our customer’s needs. We understand that throughout the term of a contract, those needs may change. We approach all our contracts with the same vision; build a partnership with the City’s staff and work towards achieving common goals set forth through that partnership. We realize that this is an ever - evolving process and that is why we believe that the only successful route is through establishing common goals. This methodology and a commi tment to service will continue to be applied to every aspect of our services for the City of Garden Grove.
Routine Maintenance
If requested, Yunex Traffic can execute a comprehensive Routine Maintenance Program as outlined in the City’s Scope of Work, as recommended by the manufacturer, and as listed below.
Yunex Traffic will also maintain, at the same unit price, additional traffic signals and appurtenant devices as they are installed or become a part of the maintenance requirements of the city.
Yunex Traffic technicians will, at a minimum, perform the following tasks on the City’s traffic signals when requested:
Routine maintenance is typically scheduled by the technicians as they are more aware of the geography of the area. Your technician will take into consideration contract requirements and your preference when scheduling routine preventive maintenance. Once our technician arrives at the location, he will complete a job hazard analysis (JHA) determining any potential hazards at the location. Following the JHA, they will secure the area with proper traffic control as referenced in the most recent editions of the CAMUTCD and W.A.T.C.H. Handbooks and in accordance with the city’s traffic control requirements. Our technician will clean and vacuum the controller and battery backup cabinets (if equipped) and ensure the cabinet vents are un-obstructed, the air filter is clean, properly inserted, and secure (air filters will be replaced as needed). During this process, your Yunex Traffic technician will perform the following checks inside the controller cabinet:
o Confirm the controller cabinet is
securely mounted to the foundation
and inspect the seal for
deterioration. Excessive dampness
and plant/animal intrusion inside the
controller cabinet will be reported to
the city and repaired immediately.
o Verify fan operation and ensure the
thermostat is set to 90 degrees
Fahrenheit and that there is
sufficient airflow through the
cabinet.
o Inspect cabinet hardware (i.e., door
gaskets, hinges, locks, etc.) for
proper operation. All deficiencies
will be repaired and reported to the
city.
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o Inspect electrical components (i.e., relays, load switches, equipment displays and indications, flasher(s), rack -mount detectors, harness/connectors, service connections, system telemetry, communications system, cabinet grounding, GFCI receptacles, terminal connections cabinet lights and switches, CMU (interlock) door switch, the police panel switches, etc.) for proper operation and adjust, as necessary. We will also verify proper operation of all equipment displays and cabinet/controller indicator lamps. Deficiencies that pose a safety concern will be corrected immediately.
o Semi-annually verify that controller software/firmware is up to date. Following the visual inspection, your Yunex Traffic technician will examine the functionality of the controller in relation to traffic at the intersection and confirm all phase and coordination timing is programmed correctly and is current based on the tim ing sheet located in the controller cabinet.
In addition to monitoring phase actuation from vehicle/traffic, they will also confirm proper intersection cycling by manually placing vehicle and pedestrian calls on each phase through the cabinet test switches or the controller keypad to verify controller servicing of each phase.
Yunex Traffic technicians will ensure your controller’s date and time is correct and we will adjust all controller clocks within 48 hours of time changes related to Daylight Savings Time. This also includes confirming the correct date and time in all Conflict Monitor Units and Malfunction Management Units (CMU/MMU) during each visit. Your Yunex Traffic technician will check the controller log buffers and investigate any faults that may have occurred since the last maintenance visit. CMU’s/MMU’s can be tested upon request . Technicians will be ATSI CMU/MMU Test Equipment Certified. Individual test results will meet the city’s documentation requirements and be available in each controller cabinet and an electronic file (USB) will be delivered to the city within 30 days after completing the testing. This test will also be documented on the routine maintenance log located in the controller cabinet. The cost for annual CMU/MMU testing will be billed under Time and Material. The technician will confirm that all detector loop cables are correctly identified, connected to the correct vehicle detector field terminals, and that a call is placed on the correct detector input, and that the input places a call on the correct controll er phase. We will adjust or re-tune detector amplifiers and correct substandard splices, as necessary. Loops requiring re-seal or replacement will be documented and reported to the city immediately. If the intersection is equipped with video/radar detection our technician will verify that detection zones are properly structured. They will also verify proper camera operation by monitoring the vehicle call on the video processor unit and confirm that th e calls are registering in the controller and actuating the correct phase in the controller. The technician will verify that detection system software has been properly updated. If requested, Annual Video Detection lens cleaning will be billed under Time and Material.
Our technicians are
extremely knowledgeable
with the installation,
handling, and testing of
interconnect and fiber
optic systems.
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If equipped, your Yunex Traffic technician will confirm operation of all preemption devices (i.e., railroad, emergency vehicle preemption (EVP), fire station preemption, etc.). If requested, EVP testing will be billed under Time and Material. If equipped, inspect CCTV cameras for correct operation. Check for damage to wiring or housing and clean lens. If requested, CCTV camera lens cleaning will be billed under Time and Material.
The technician will also test your interconnect systems to maintain existing operation and will notify you of any deficiencies.
If equipped, your Yunex Traffic technician will check the battery back -up systems / uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) including checking/logging the battery and load levels. In addition, we will confirm all battery connections to ensure they are clean and secure. We will report any batteries that require replacement immediately. All events and run time will be documented inside each controller cabinet. If requested, Semi -Annual testing by electrical bypass for proper operation will be billed under Time and Material. Yunex Traffic can perform a monthly night check of safety lights/illuminated street name signs (IISNS) at all signalized intersections (if equipped). Our findings will be submitted to the city, and the required repairs will be made according to the Extraordinary Maintenance schedule. If requested, a monthly night inspection will be billed under Time and Material. Our technician will walk the intersection (clockwise and counterclockwise) and visually inspect all poles, signal heads, pedestrian signals, associated framework, and signal mounted signs for proper operation, alignment, and broken or missing parts.
During this process, your Yunex Traffic technician will perform the following checks outside of the controller cabinet:
o Depress all pedestrian push buttons and observe proper timing and display.
o Visually inspect the loops for sufficient sealant or exposed loop wires.
o Inspect pull boxes, pull box lids and hand -hole covers.
Missing covers/lids will be replaced immediately.
o Visually inspect all signal doors, back plates, and visors and confirm they are secure.
o Remove unauthorized signs, stickers, and posters that can be easily removed from traffic signal poles and the
controller cabinet. Graffiti will also be removed within twenty-four (24) hours of notification.
o Prepare a list of locations where painting may be
necessary, which will be submitted to the City for approval.
Painting rates can be provided, if requested.
The technician will lubricate cabinet door locks and padlocks quarterly, unless required sooner.
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Maintain a yearly inventory list of all equipment in the controller cabinet at each location.
This list will also be updated electronically and provided to the city yearly in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, or as requested.
Your Yunex Traffic technician will document all maintenance activities on the cabinet log, and on their mobile device which is wirelessly communicating to our maintenance server enabling our customers to view all progress in virtually real-time.
Traffic Management Center (TMC), CCTV cameras (55), Amber Alert Signs (2), Speed Radar Feedback Signs (49), and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (14) noted in the RFP can be inspected as requested for proper operation and alignment. Routine adjustments, repairs, and corrections will be made as needed. If requested, each of these items will be billed under Time and Material.
Extraordinary Services
In addition to the Preventative Maintenance program, we will provide other Extraordinary Services such as scheduled repairs, emergency response and technical support services to the City’s traffic signal systems in accordance with City requirements and as listed below.
Our Extraordinary and Emergency Response Services include, but not limited to, the following services:
Furnish and install replacement safety lights or illuminated street name signs.
Downed signal heads, poles, signal on flash, signal blackout, burned out lamps, damaged controller s and cabinets, damaged illuminated street name signs, damaged inductive loops, sensing elements, pedestrian push buttons, electroliers, pedestrian signal heads, wiring, and other operational equipment related issues. Assisting the City for special events or for City construction projects, as necessary to implement revised traffic signal timing and phasing for changed traffic conditions. If requested, prepare punch list of items, and follow through with city representat ive to ensure successful completion. Perform overhead maintenance on traffic signals, safety lighting, street name and regulatory signs, video detection cameras , Opticom systems, and license plate reader (LPR) systems.
Provide support for underground maintenance including conduit repair or replacement, wire inspection and installation, and interconnect installation.
Repair, replace or otherwise render in good working order all defective parts of the traffic signal equipment with like make and model parts. Whenever equipment is removed, the city
representative will be notified within twenty-four (24) hours.
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USA Dig Alert – Locating services using in-house locators. o Yunex Traffic will respond to all Underground Service Alert (USA) requests/notices or at the request of city staff for the marking and protection of traffic signal underground facilities such as traffic signal and electrical conduits, interconnect facilities, loops, safety light conduits, and other appurtenant equipment which might conflict with other right-of-way construction or repairs. Our technicians are equipped and certified with the proper locating devices provided by Metrotech.
Fiber Optic related maintenance services such as: Installation, splicing, terminations, troubleshooting, on-reel testing, and integration.
Signal Loop Replacement. Yunex Traffic is the only maintenance provider who performs Loop replacements in-house.
Yunex Traffic will notify the City prior to any traffic signal deactivations that may be necessary to provide the required services. Traffic signal shutdowns will not be scheduled without the approval of an authorized representative of the City. Also, Yune x Traffic will not proceed with any extraordinary repairs without authorization from the city, unless it is a matter of public safety.
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Spare Materials
Yunex Traffic has over $1,500,000 in local inventory, which is available to the City of Garden Grove:
25+ – 2070 controllers from various manufacturers
25+ – NEMA controllers (such as Econolite ASC3, ASC2-S, Cobalt, etc.) 25 – 24VDC Power Supply
25+ – MMU/CMU’s from various manufacturers
150 – Load Switches
60+ - Detectors
6 – Type P controller cabinets
3 – 332 controller cabinets
250+ – Replacement LED Lamps (Red/Yellow/Green) / LED pedestrian signals 50 – ADA compliant pedestrian activation buttons
25+ - Battery Backup Batteries (sizes/manufacturers vary) 25+ - Several types/sizes of Marbelite streetlight poles 20+ - Luminaire Mast Arms of various lengths
20+ – Luminaires of various manufactures and wattages 250+ - Photocells/shorting caps from various manufactures 50,000+ - Feet of various wire types
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Fleet/Equipment Pictures
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On-Line Portal (Service Business Platform)
Yunex Traffic has rolled out a new service tool called SBP (Service Business Platform), which is a proprietary management system designed to effectively manage all service order progress, remotely update our ERP system (SAP) and as work is performed. SBP allows us to monitor many key performance items such as time arrived onsite, time of completion, materials used, and vehicle/equipment used. SBP keeps historical records for every location which allows the technicians an additional resource when troubleshooting.
When creating a new service request, SBP will query the location history and will flag the order if it appears to be a repeated call out or duplicate order. Technicians transmit response and routine maintenance items in real- time using IOS or Android devices.
The contractual Scope of Work and all maintenance activities are also available for technicians to review to ensure all tasks are completed within the specified timeframe. Customer specific checklists for routine preventative maintenance will be available to the technicians, so all required tasks are completed, according to your Scope of Work.
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Customer Portal
The SBP Customer Portal gives our customers access to:
Monitor real-time status of routine maintenance and service calls. Location history (sort/filter by date, location, call type, etc.). Overall historical maintenance and repair data.
Real-time equipment inventories, maps, and event reporting. Asset management (including digital photographs, GIS data, etc.).
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Yunex is more than willing to provide a training session on SBP and our Customer Portal to any city employees that are interested.
Tracking as Related to Invoicing
In addition to our Customer Portal, you will receive a detailed billing report with each invoice that lists labor and equipment hours billed for each service order .
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Project Manager
If re-selected, Joshua Ferras would continue to be the Project Manager servicing the City of Garden Grove . Joshua, his Project Coordinator, Adrienne Carucci , the Maintenance Field Supervisor, Fred Molina , and the Construction Field Supervisor, Christopher Slocum will be responsible for maintaining communication with the city regarding daily operation and maintenance of all traffic signal equipment. Our account management team /field staff will work closely with you/your team to ensure that all your requests are being effectively addressed.
Key Personnel
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Project Coordinator
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Field Supervisors
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Traffic Signal / Streetlight Technicians
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Fiber Optic Technician
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Engineering Technician / Lab Manager
Staff Availability
All staff members listed are currently working on this contract for the City of Garden Grove, therefore, they have the experience, knowledge, availability, and bandwidth to continue to successfully manage this contract for its entire duration. 137
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Organization Chart
Yunex Traffic has 30+ additional technicians (mostly IMSA Level III Certified) located in Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego areas. We also employ over 25+ key construction personnel for major repairs. These include certified crane operators, dedicated utility locators for (USA) Dig Alert Service, Corning certified fiber optic technicians, and our own in-house loop crew.
Subcontractors
All services outlined in the RFP will be provided and performed by Yunex Traffic as the Prime Contractor. With that stated, we at Yunex do maintain relationships with numerous specialty contractors throughout the industry to be able to respond to our custo mers needed as a complete one-stop solution for all things traffic signal, streetlight, and fiber -optic related. Should the need for a subcontract arise, we will immediately notify our City Representative prior to utilizing them.
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Yunex has been extremely successful in retaining traffic signal, streetlight, fiber optic, and engineering customers due to our desire to offer the best possible customer services. For this project, we are providing the following references:
Client / Term Description /
Revenue City Contact Contact information
City of Calabasas
(07/2024 – Current)
Traffic Signal
Maintenance
$120,000 annually
Tatiana Holden
100 Civic Center Way
Calabasas, CA 91302
818-224-1674
[email protected]
City of Chino
(07/2004 – Current)
Traffic Signal
Maintenance
$918,374 annually
Mario Flores
13220 Central Ave.
Chino, CA 91710
909-591-9828
[email protected]
City of Garden Grove
(02/2012 – Current)
On-Call Traffic Signal
Maintenance
$300,000 annually
Juan Navarro
11222 Acacia Parkway
Garden Grove, CA 92840
714-741-5186
[email protected]
City of Glendale
(02/2014 – Current)
Traffic Signal
Maintenance
$500,000 annually
Pastor Casanova
633 E. Broadway, Room 205
Glendale, CA 91206
818-937-8324
[email protected]
City of Irvine
(09/1998 – Current)
Traffic Signal
Maintenance
$850,826 annually
Mark Ha
6427 Oak Canyon
Irvine, CA 92618
949-724-6186
[email protected]
City of Newport Beach
(10/2004 – Current)
Traffic Signal
Maintenance
$280,000 annually
Bryan Loo
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-644-3324
[email protected]
City of Rancho
Cucamonga
(10/2004 – Current)
Traffic Signal
Maintenance
$828,050 annually
Timothy Baltazar
10500 Civic Center Dr.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
909-774-4136
[email protected]
City of Santa Ana
(07/2024 – Current)
Traffic Signal &
Streetlight
Maintenance
$1,500,000 annually
Cesar Rodriguez
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-647-5626
[email protected]
City of Thousand Oaks
(04/2025 – Current)
Citywide Traffic Signal
Maintenance
$750,000 annually
Robert Sweeting
2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
805-449-2438
[email protected]
Yunex has over 70 additional references that can/will be provided upon request.
References
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Recently Awarded Public Sector Contracts:
1. City of Monrovia – Huntington Drive LED Street Light Conversion – 11/2025
2. City of Chino – Maintenance Services for Citywide Street Lighting – 10/2025
3. City of San Gabriel – Video Detection / CCTV Cameras Installation Project – 10/2025
4. City of Cypress – Accessible Pedestrian Signals – 08/2025
5. City of Newport Beach – On-Call Streetlight Electrical Repair Services – 07/2025
6. City of Alhambra – Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Services – 07/2025
7. City of Norco – Annual Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance – 06/2025
8. City of Highland – Streetlight Maintenance Contract – 06/2025
9. City of Escondido – Street Light Repairs – 06/2025
10. City of Escondido – Signal Repairs – 06/2025
11. City of Moorpark – Citywide Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance – 04/2025
12. City of Thousand Oaks – Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance – 04/2025
13. City of Santa Fe Springs – Street Light LED Conversion – 02/2025
14. City of Irvine – As-Needed Fiber Optic Cabling and Repairs – 01/2025
15. City of Compton – Citywide Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance – 01/2025
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Yunex Traffic submits its proposal with the following proposed Exceptions / Modifications and would like the opportunity to discuss and negotiate the following items, if selected:
• Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT agrees to protect, defend and hold harmless CITY and its elective or appointive boards, officers, agents and employees from an and all claims, liabilities, expenses, or damages of any nature, including attorney’s fees, for injury or death of any person, or damages of any nature, including interference with use of property, to the extent arising out of, or in any way connected with the negligence, recklessness, and/or intentional wrongful conduct of CONSUTLANT, CONSULTANT’s agents, off icers, employees, subcontractor, or independent contractors hired by CONSULTANT in the performance of the Agreement.
The only exception to CONSULTANT’s responsibility to protect, defend, and hold harmless CITY, is due to the negligence, recklessness and/or wrongful conduct of CITY, or any of its elective or appointive boards, officers, agents, or employees.”
• “25. Limitations of Liability. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Parties agree to the following limitations of liability:
o Neither party shall be liable to the other by way of indemnity or by reason of any breach of the Contract or of statutory duty or in tort (including but not limited to negligence) for the following loss or damage however caused and even if foreseeable: (i) economic losses including, without limitation, loss of profits, losses arising from loss of business, contracts, data, revenues, goodwill, production and loss of anticipated savings of every description; (ii) loss arising from any claim made by any third party under any other contract which the City may have or may enter into; or (iii) indirect or consequential loss or damage whatsoever.”
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Maintenance and Repair Services
Fee Schedule
Hourly Labor Rates
Item Description Unit Regular Overtime Premium
Operations Superintendent Hourly $109.00 $109.00 $109.00 Engineering Technician Hourly $163.00 $203.00 $243.00
Traffic Signal Electrician Hourly $145.00 $180.00 $215.00 Traffic Signal Technician Hourly $145.00 $180.00 $215.00 Traffic Signal Laborer Hourly $135.00 $160.00 $185.00
Traffic Signal Apprentice Hourly $135.00 $160.00 $185.00 Regular, Overtime, and Premium time explanation:
Regular Hours are Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 7:30am to 4:00pm. Overtime Hours are Monday through Friday after these work hours for the first two hours as well as Saturday for the initial 10 working hours.
Premium Hours are Monday through Friday after two hours of OT, Saturdays after 10 hours worked in the city, all day Sunday starting at 12:00am until Monday at 7:30am and all holidays as listed per the DIR and outlined in the memo dated March 15
th, 2023 (see below) starting at 12:00am until the next morning at 7:30am. a. https://www.dir.ca.gov/oprl/Important_Notices_Archive/03-15-2023.pdf
Hourly Equipment Rates
Item Description Unit Unit Price
Service Truck (Utility flatbed / construction truck) Hourly $40.00 Service Truck (Bucket) Hourly $40.00
Crane Truck (Boom) Hourly $75.00
Dump Truck Hourly $40.00
Air Compressor with tools Hourly $15.00
Arrow Board Hourly $15.00
Material Markup
Item Description Unit Unit Price
Material Markup % Cost + 15%
Day Rates
Item Description Unit Unit Price
Technician and Bucket Truck for full day (8-Hours) Day Rate $1,475.00 Operator/Foreman with Crane for full day (8-Hours) Day Rate $2,000.00
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Preventative Maintenance for Traffic Signals
Item Description Unit Unit Price
Preventative Maintenance for eight (8) traffic signals Lump Sum $1,475.00
Inductive Loop Detector Fee Schedule (Appendix A)
Appendix A has been filled out and is on the following page.
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APPENDIX A
INDUCTIVE LOOP DETECTOR FEE SCHEDULE
1. Furnish and install Type "E" loop detector per Caltrans Standard Plan ES-SB Quantit'i Price Each
1 to4 $
S to 12 $
13 to 20 $
20 or more $
2. Furnish and install Type "D" loop detector per Caltrans Standard Plan ES-SB Quantit'i Price Each
1 to4 $
S to 12 $
13 to 20 $
20 or more $
3. Furnish and install Type "F" loop detector per Caltrans Standard Plan ES-SB Quantit'i Price Each
1 to4 $
S to 12 $
13 to 20 $
20 or more $
4. Furnish and install Type "C" loop detector per Caltrans Standard Plan ES-SB Quantit'i Price Each
1 to4 $
S to 12 $
13 to 20 $
20 or more $
YUN::X
TRAFFIC
850.00
800.00
750.00
725.00
850.00
800.00
750.00
725.00
1,300.00
1,200.00
1,105.00
1,055.00
1,325.00
1,250.00
1,150.00
1,100.00
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DELEGATION OF APPROVAL AUTHORITY FROM
PRESIDENT & MANAGING DIRECTOR AND MANAGING DIRECTOR FINANCE YUNEX, LLC.
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_____________________________________________________________________ A. The undersigned M arshall Cheek, President & Managing Director and Dirk Rauber, Vice President & Managing Director Finance of the Yunex, LLC (the “Corporation”), a limited liability company duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, by virtue of the authority vested as President and Vice President to sign or countersign and otherwise execute in the name, or on behalf of the Corporation, any bids, projects, contracts, agreements and any certificates, affidavits or ancillary documents in connection therewith to the extent the foregoing instruments and are consistent with th e
lim
its of authority granted under LoA guidelines and grants of release for and on behalf of th e Corporat
ion, do hereby delegate to and acknowledge that the f ollowing person(s) may exercise such aut
hority for and on our behalf up to $3 million.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES
Business Operations
(Name/Position)
Finance/Central Support Function
(Name/Position)
EVP, Technology
B
. It is further acknowledged that the following individuals are hereby authorized to sign or countersi gn and ot
herwise execute in the name, or on behalf of the Corporation, the same documents as referenced in par
agraph A, up to and including a transactional limit of $1,500,000. Any such delegation extends to but is limited to the same scope, documents and subject matter as referenced and granted in paragraph A, limited to the monetary amount stated in this paragraph.
C. It is further acknowledged that the following individuals are hereby authorized to sign or countersi gn and ot
herwise execute in the name, or on behalf of the Corporation, the same documents as referenced in par
agraph A, up to and including a transactional limit of $500,000. Any such delegation extends to but is limited to the same scope, documents and subject matter as referenced and granted in paragraph A
, limited to the monetary amount stated in this paragraph.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES
Business Operations
(Position)
Finance/Central Support Function
(Position)
Operations Manager Commercial Project Manager
Project Manager Commercial Service Manager
Material Manager
Technical Project Manager
Director, Channel Partners
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES
Business Operations
(Position)
Finance/Central Support Function
(Position)
SVP, Solution Delivery Manager, Procurement
Head of Projects Commercial Manager, Products
Director, Field Services Controller/Head of Accounting
V.P. Operations Director of Finance, Solutions & Services 145
Regional Manager, Field Services
D.
It is further acknowledged that the following individuals are hereby authorized to sign or countersi gn and ot
herwise execute in the name, or on behalf of the Corporation, the same documents as they are referenced in paragraph A, up to and including a transactional limit of $100,000. Any such delegation extends to but is limited to the same scope, documents and subject matter as referenced and granted in par
agraph A, limited to the monetary amount stated in this paragraph.
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES
Business Operations
(Name/Position)
Finance/Central Support Function
(Name/Position)
Service Coordinator Procurement Specialist
Sales/Account Manager
Bid/Capture Manager
E
. It is further acknowledged that each of the signatures of the persons referred to in paragraphs A, B, C, D, and E are binding upon the Corporation.
F. Notwithstanding the delegated authorities outlined above, no delegations identified herein shall apply to contracts which contain any of the following extraordinary non-standard terms:
a. Unlim
ited liability;
b. No waivers of consequential, indirect, incidental and punitive damages; c. No waivers of implied warranties; or
d. I
ndemnification provisions which:
i. Are not limited to the extent of Yunex LLC ’s negligence or willful misconduct; ii. Do not provide Yunex LLC with control over claim strategy, including choice of attorneys; or
iii. Do not limit the causes of action subject to indemnity to:
1. bodily injury and property damage;
2. int
ellectual property infringement; and
3. breach of confidentiality.
G. It is further acknowledged that any delegate’ s authority extends only to the scope and extent of t he delegat
e’s respective job responsibilities. For instance, a project manager’s delegation extends only to the limits described herein and only to the project(s) for which the delegate has responsibility.
H. It is further acknowledged that any document shall require the signature of two (2) of the abov e Authorized Signatories, one each from Business Operations and from Finance/Central Support Functions, whom shall have the requisite signature authority to be legally binding upon the Corporation.
I
. It is further acknowledged that each of the persons referred to herein is authorized to delegate such person’s authority hereunder to additional members of his or her management team up to the limit of such person’s delegation of authority, provided that such delegation is in written form signed by th e delegat
or and filed with the Legal Department.
J. It is further acknowledged that the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary of the Corporation is authorized t
o issue certifications attesting to the incumbency, authority and status of any of the persons referre d t
o in this resolution.
K
. Any prior versions of this general Delegation of Authority policy are void. 146
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed the corporate seal of the said company, as of the 21st day of November 2024.
________________________________
Marshall Cheek
President & Managing Director
Yunex, LLC.
_________________________________
Dirk Rauber
Vice President and Managing Director Finance
Yunex, LLC
CERTIFICATE
I, Pamela Brickner, certify that I am the Secretary of Yunex, LLC, that Marshall Cheek and Dirk Rauber who signed this agreement for this corporation, were then President and Managing Director USA and Vice President and Managing Director Finance USA of this corporation; and this agreement was duly signed for and on behalf of this limited liability company by authority of its governing body and within the scope of its corporate powers. Witness my hand and seal of this corporation on this 21st day of November, 2024.
By: _____________________________
(CORPORATE SEAL)
Cheek Marshall
YU006894
Digitally signed by Cheek
Marshall YU006894
Date: 2024.11.22 13:47:34
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Dirk Rauber
cn=Dirk Rauber, c=US, o=Yunex LLC,
ou=Managing Director Finance/ CFO,
[email protected]
11/22/24
______________
Brickner Pamela z004fc5d
cn=Brickner Pamela z004fc5d, ou=Users,
[email protected]
11/22/24
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Item 173/2026
Final
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: Lizabeth Vasquez
Dept:
City Manager Dept: City Clerk
Date: 5/12/2026
Subject: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 2975 amending Section
6.04.020 of the Garden Grove Municipal Code to permit and regulate the keeping of pot-bellied pigs in residential properties, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE AMENDING SECTION 6.04.020 OF CHAPTER 6.04 OF TITLE 6 OF THE GARDEN
GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE THE KEEPING OF POT-BELLIED PIGS IN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES. (Action Item)
Attached for second reading is Ordinance No. 2975 recommended for adoption.
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Ordinance No. 2975
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ORDINANCE NO. 2975
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDEN
GROVE AMENDING SECTION 6.04.020 OF CHAPTER 6.04 OF TITLE 6 OF
THE GARDEN GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE THE KEEPING OF
POT-BELLIED PIGS IN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
City Attorney’s Summary
This ordinance amends Section 6.04.020 of the Garden Grove Municipal Code to permit and regulate the keeping of no more than two pot -bellied pigs in residential lots within the City provided that they are not bred, are neutered, are tested and vaccinated for certain communicable diseases, are restrained on a leash when removed from the premises, the premises where they are kept is maintained in an odor-free, clean and sanitary manner, and a permit is obtained for each animal. Droppings and other wastes must also be removed on a daily basis, and the animals must not be kept or maintained in an odious, offensive, obnoxious, filthy, or unsanitary condition.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 6.04.020 of Chapter 6.04 (Animal Regulations) of Title 6 (Health and Sanitation) of the Garden Grove Municipal Code is amended to read as follows (bold-underline added; bold-strikethrough deleted):
§ 6.04.020 Prohibition, Administration, and Enforcement.
A. Keeping of Certain Animals Prohibited.
1. It is unlawful for any person to keep or maintain animals within the corporate City limits not permitted by this chapter or in violation of this chapter.
2. No person shall keep or maintain any animals that are detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare.
3. Roosters and Livestock Animals Prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to keep or maintain roosters and livestock animals, including, but not limited to, any bull, steer, cows, calves, cattle, sheep, swine, equine, and bovine, etc., within the corporate City limits , except for pot-bellied pigs subject to subdivision (B) below.
4. Beehives. Beehives shall be prohibited within the corporate City limits.
5. Unsanitary Conditions. No person shall keep or maintain any animals in an odious, offensive, obnoxious, filthy, or uns anitary condition. 149
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6. Limitations. Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, the following animals may be permitted on properties zoned for residential use:
a. A maximum of four of the following or four of any combination of the following shall be permitted:
i. A maximum of four dogs, four months of age or older, shall be permitted on any premises within the corporate City limits;
ii. A maximum of four roaming cats, four months of age or older, shall be permitted on any premises within the
corporate City limits;
iii. A maximum of four fowl, rabbits, birds, or household pets, or any combination thereof shall be permitted on any
premises within the corporate City limits subject to the following condition: fowl, rabbits, birds, or household p ets (excluding dogs and cats) shall be kept at all times in a fully enclosed pen, coop, cage, or similar appropriate
enclosure and shall maintain a minimum setback of 25
feet from all adjacent dwelling units and all property lines.
b. Five or more cats, kept at all times in enclosed catteries, shall be permitted on any premises within the corporate City limits and shall comply with all regulations in this chapter.
c. A maximum of 10 parakeets shall be permitted on any premises within the corporate City limits subject to the following condition: parakeets shall be kept at all times in a fully enclosed pen, coop, cage, or similar appropriate enclosure and shall maintain a minimum setback of 25 feet from all adjacent dwelling units and property lines.
d. A maximum of 10 racing pigeons shall be permitted on any premises within the corporate City limits subject to the following condition:
racing pigeons shall be kept at all times in a fully enclosed pen, coop, cage, or similar appropriate enclosure and shall maintain a minimum setback of 25 feet from all adjacent dwelling units and all property lines.
e. A maximum of 100 pigeons, kept at all times in a fully enclosed pen, coop, cage, or similar appropriate enclosure that maintains a minimum setback of 25 feet from all adjacent dwelling units and all property lines, may be permitted on any premises within the corporate City limits subject to a conditional use permit, as set forth in Title 9 of this code
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B. Pot-Bellied Pigs. Pot-bellied pigs (meaning a pig classified as Sus Scrofa and commonly referred to as a Vietnamese pot -bellied pig, pygmy pig or mini-pig) shall be permitted on a residential lot subject to the following conditions:
1. Only two (2) pot-bellied pigs may be kept on a residential lot;
2. The breeding of pot-bellied pigs is prohibited;
3. The pot-bellied pig shall be tested and vaccinated for leptospirosis and erysipelas, pseudorabies and any other communicable diseases for which a vaccine is available and generally recommended for such animals. Any person owning or having custody of a pot -bellied pig shall maintain
certificate(s) from a licensed veterinarian indicating that the vaccinations are current ;
4. A male pot-bellied pig older than two (2) years shall have its tusks removed, cut or filed to a length of less than two (2) inches by a licensed veterinarian;
5. Pot-bellied pigs shall be spayed or neutered by two (2) months of age. Any person owning or having custody of a pot -bellied pig shall maintain a certificate of sterilization sig ned by a licensed veterinarian;
6. Outdoor Space. A minimum of 300 square feet of fenced outdoor space to be used by the pot - bellied pig(s) on the property per animal must be provided . The space must be at least 50 feet away from any structure used fo r human
habitation, except that of the owner . Any such space must also maintain a minimum setback of 20 feet of any property line, except when the animal(s) is/are kept in the dwelling.
7. Pot-bellied pigs shall be restrained on a leash at all times, when removed from the premises;
8. The premises shall be maintained in an odor -free, clean and sanitary manner. Droppings and other wastes shall be removed on a daily basis;
9. Animal Permit Required. An animal permit must be obtained from the Director in order to keep or maintain at any residence a pot-bellied pig. Veterinary clinics and veterinary hospitals are excluded from the animal permit requirement. The Director shall issue a permit for the keeping of the animals upon receipt of the fee established by the City Council by resolution and 151
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when, in the Director's opinion, such animal (s) may be kept or maintained without endangering the safety and comfort of such animal(s) and the inhabitants of the neighborhood, and the owner or custodian has complied with the requirements of this section or other applicable laws. Each such animal shall be individually permitted. Animal permits shall be nontransferable and must be renewed annually.
10. All other applicable provisions of this Chapter, including Subdivision (A)(5) above , shall apply.
B C. Administration. The Director is charged with the administration of this chapter.
C D. Regulations. The City Council may, by resolution, promulgate any necessary rules and regulations for the administration of this chapter.
D E. Enforcement. The Director, is hereby empowered and it shall be his or her duty to enforce this chapter and any statute relating to animal control, unl ess otherwise provided by law. Pursuant to Corporations Code Section 14503 each of the aforementioned individuals shall have the power to issue notices to appear in court for violations of the aforementioned provisions pursuant to Chapter 5c, commencing with Section 853.5 of Title 3 of Part 2 of the California Penal Code.
E F. Inspection. The Director is authorized to inspect any building or other property for the purpose of enforcing this chapter or any statute relating to animal control.
Section 3. Severability Clause . If any section, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one (or more) section, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof had been declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a certified copy of this Ordinance to be published or posted within fifteen (15) days after this Ordinance is passed and adopted, as required by law.
The foregoing Ordinance was passed by the City Council of the City of Garden Grove on the ___ day of ____________.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS:
CITY OF GARDEN GROVE )
I, LIZABETH VASQUEZ, City Clerk of the City of Garden Grove, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced for first reading and passed to second reading on April 28, 2026 with a vote as follows:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: (7) NGUYEN, TRAN, DOVINH, MUÑETON
ARESTEGUI, BRIETIGAM, KLOPFENSTEIN
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: (0) NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: (0) NONE
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