City of Orange
City Council
August 08, 2023
MINUTES - FINAL
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Slater called Closed Session to order at 5:04 p.m.
1.1 ROLL CALL
Present: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and Slater
Absent: Bilodeau, and Gyllenhammer
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:05 p.m. with all Members present, except Councilmember Bilodeau and Councilmember Gyllenhammer who were absent, to discuss the following:
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9. (One potential case)
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
5. ADJOURNMENT
Closed Session was adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
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6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Slater called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Pastor Jonathan Reider from Friends Church Orange.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Dan Slater.
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and Slater
Absent: Bilodeau, and Gyllenhammer
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Certificate of Recognition to Ryan Lutz for his actions to promote accountability in response to the vandalism that occurred on the Colosseum in Rome.
Mayor Slater announced the last Concert in the Park would be on Wednesday, August 9 at Grijalva Park.
1.5 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Speakers:
The following spoke in opposition of expanding the Short Term Rental program: Sister Mary Sweeney, Jeff Lawrence, Matt Hamilton, Regina Mundekis, Patrick Smith, Doug Hamilton, and Ben Figueroa.
The following spoke in support of the Short Term Rental program: Silvia San Nicolas and Robert Bell.
Sam Rodriguez expressed his disappointment with the CDBG funding process.
Hamed Soltani raised concerns with several issues in his neighborhood including vandalism and homelessness.
John Nelson inquired about the disbursement of street sweeping enterprise funds.
Leslie Manderscheid discussed a Santa Ana Water Board workshop taking place at City Hall on August 17.
Written Public Comments
Janice Brownfield emailed about the importance of recycling organic waste.
The following submitted eComments in opposition of expanding the Short Term Rental program: Michael Ristig, Stephanie Tilhof -Lesinski, Michael Fischer, Jeff Lawrence, Pamela Hilburn, Lisa Hilburn, and Beth Hilborn.
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3. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are enacted by one motion approving the recommended action listed on the Agenda. Any member of the City Council, staff, or the public may request an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion or separate action. Unless otherwise specified in the request to remove an item from the Consent Calendar, all items removed shall be considered immediately following action on the remaining items on the Consent Calendar.
3.1. Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.
ACTION: Approved.
3.2. Confirmation of warrant registers dated July 6, 11, 13, 20, 25, and 27, 2023.
ACTION: Approved as presented.
3.3. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meetings held on July 11 and July 25, 2023.
ACTION: Approved minutes as presented.
3.4. Agreement with Ninyo and Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants for providing special inspection services to various projects during construction.
ACTION: Approved the service agreement with Ninyo and Moore in the amount of $63,870 for special inspection services; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.5. First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Cornerstone Communications & Public Relations, Inc. for communications and public relations services.
Note: Mayor pro tem Barrios abstained from Item 3.5 due to a potential conflict with employment.
ACTION: Approved the first amendment to agreement with Cornerstone Communications & Public Relations, Inc. in the amount of $ 75,000 for communications and public relations services; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.6. Claims for Damages.
ACTION: Denied the following claims and referred to City Attorney and Claims Adjuster:
1. Michael G. Arden
2. Terry D. Anderson
3. Javier Flores Ortega
4. Kelley Wise
3.7. Award of Contract to All American Asphalt for the Santiago Canyon Road - Newport Boulevard to Jamboree Road project; Bid No. 22-23.16 (SP-4201).
ACTION: 1) Authorized the transfer of $ 370,000 from 274.5011.56330.13120
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Pavement Management Program to expenditure account number 274.5011.56330.30194 Santiago Canyon Road Rehabilitation Project; and 2) Awarded the contract to All American Asphalt in the total amount of $ 1,242,144 representing an original bid amount of $ 1,129,222, plus a 10% contingency of $ 112,922, for the Santiago Canyon Road - Newport Boulevard to Jamboree Road Project; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.8. Authorize purchase of high -pressure airbags and associated accessories from LN Curtis & Sons using a cooperative purchasing agreement.
ACTION: Approved the purchase of high -pressure air bags and accessories from LN Curtis & Sons (LN Curtis) for $35,000.
3.9. Authorize purchase of fire station alerting system from US Digital Designs, Inc . for Fire Stations 2 through 8.
ACTION: Authorized the appropriation of $ 345,000 from the City Infrastructure Bond (553), for the purchase of the Phoenix G 2 station alerting system in an amount not to exceed $345,000 from US Digital Designs, Inc.
3.10. Monthly Treasurer’s Reports for April, May, and June 2023.
ACTION: Received and filed.
3.11. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange accepting a portion of the west side of Cambridge Avenue, south of Taft Avenue into the City Street System. Resolution No. 11486.
Entered into the record: Exhibit A, the map depicting the real property as referenced in Resolution No. 11486.
Item 3.11 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Councilmember Tavoularis.
In response to Council's questions, staff explained why this portion of the street had not been included in the City Street System before now.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember Tavoularis, to adopt Resolution No. 11486. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange accepting certain roads and streets into the City Street System. The motion carried by the following vote:
Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
Bilodeau, and GyllenhammerAbsent:
Approval of the Consent Calendar
Mayor pro tem Barrios registered an abstention on Item 3.5. Item 3.11 was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard separately. All other items were approved as recommended.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote:
Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
Bilodeau, and GyllenhammerAbsent:
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4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER
None
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
5.1. La Veta Monterey Condominiums Update (Dumitru)
Public Speakers:
The following expressed concerns with ongoing gas line issues at the La Veta Monterey Condos: Betty Talbert and Edward Darvin.
Councilmember Dumitru provided an update on the La Veta Monterey Condo gas line issues.
5.2. Highlight Local Business (Gutierrez & Barrios)
Councilmember Gutierrez highlighted the following local business: Maz Cafe. Mayor pro tem Barrios highlighted the following local business: Selman Chevrolet.
6. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
6.1. City of Orange Fiscal Health Report.
Mayor Slater requested to continue Item 6.1 to the next meeting when all Councilmembers would be present.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Mayor pro tem Barrios, to continue Item 6.1 to the next Regular City Council meeting on August 22, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
Bilodeau, and GyllenhammerAbsent:
7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, with Closed Session beginning at 5:00 p.m., if necessary.
/s/ Pamela Coleman /s/ Daniel R. Slater PAMELA COLEMAN DANIEL R. SLATER
CITY CLERK MAYOR