Tom Kisela
City Manager
Mike Vigliotta
City Attorney
Pamela Coleman
City Clerk
DAN SLATER
Mayor
DENIS BILODEAU
Mayor pro tem, District 4
ARIANNA BARRIOS
Councilmember, District 1
JON DUMITRU
Councilmember, District 2
KATHY TAVOULARIS
Councilmember, District 3
ANA GUTIERREZ
Councilmember, District 5
JOHN GYLLENHAMMER
Councilmember, District 6
AGENDA
City Council
January 14, 2025
Joint Meeting with the
Successor Agency to the
Orange Redevelopment Agency
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Session
City Council Chamber
300 E. Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
The City of Orange City Council welcomes you to this meeting and encourages your participation. Regular City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Agenda Information
The agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. The City Council may take legislative action deemed appropriate with respect to the item and is not limited to the recommended action indicated in staff reports or the agenda. The agenda and supporting documentation is available after 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the Council meeting on the City's website at www .cityoforange.org, at the City Clerk's Office located at 300 E. Chapman Avenue, and at the Main Public Library located at 407 E. Chapman Avenue. Written materials relating to an item on the agenda that are provided to the City Council after agenda packet distribution and within 72 hours before Council is to consider the item will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours; at the City Council meeting; and made available on the City's website.
Public Participation
Regular meetings are televised live on Spectrum Cable Channel 3 and AT&T U -verse Channel 99, and streamed live and on-demand on the City's website at www.cityoforange.org.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the public may address the City Council on any agenda item before or during Council ’s consideration of the item and on any other matters within the City Council’s jurisdiction by using any of the following methods:
1) In-Person
To speak on an item on the agenda, complete a speaker card indicating your name, address, and identify the agenda item number or subject matter you wish to address. The card should be given to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. General comments are received during the “Public Comments” section at the beginning of the Regular Session. No action may be taken on off -agenda items unless authorized by law .
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Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker unless a different time limit is announced. It is requested that you state your name for the record, then proceed to address the City Council. All speakers shall observe civility, decorum, and good behavior.
2) Written Public Comments via eComment
Members of the public can submit their written comments electronically for City Council consideration by using the eComment feature on the Agenda page of the City's website at www .cityoforange.org. To ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, we encourage the public to submit written comments by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. All written comments will be provided to the Council for consideration and posted on the City’s website after the meeting. 3) Public Comments via recorded voicemail message
Finally, the public can record their comments by calling (714) 744-2234 no later than 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Recorded messages will not be played at the meeting, but will be provided to the Council.
In accordance with Ordinance No. 10-01, any person making personal, impertinent, slanderous or profane remarks or who becomes boisterous while addressing the Council shall be called to order by the Mayor. If such conduct continues, the Mayor may order the person barred from addressing the City Council further during that meeting, unless permission to continue is granted by a majority vote of the Council.
Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 744-5500 with any questions.
ADA Requirements: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's office at (714) 744-5500. Notification at least 48 hours in advance of meeting will enable the City to make arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
REMINDER: Please silence all electronic devices while City Council is in session.
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5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1 ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
At this time, members of the public may address the Council on Closed Session items only. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) & (d)(1) - Three cases 1) Name of Case: Susanne Elizabeth D’Arcy v. Thomas J. Rothenberger, et al.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2020-01150553
2) Name of Case: Californians for Homeownership v. City of Orange Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01382115
3) Name of Case: The Orange JCP Project Owner, LLC v. City of Orange Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01415352
b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: 171 and 177 N. Cypress Street
Agency Negotiator: Aaron Schulze, Economic Development Manager Negotiating Parties: Evan Clark
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Property Location: 307 E. Chapman Avenue
Agency Negotiator: Aaron Schulze, Economic Development Manager Negotiating Parties: Hicham Semaan
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
c. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)1
Title: City Manager
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
5. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will adjourn to the 6:00 p.m. Regular Session in the Council Chamber.
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6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
1.1 INVOCATION
Pastor Ric Olsen, The Beacon Church
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Jon Dumitru
1.3 ROLL CALL
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Introduction of Miss Orange 2025 contestants
1.5 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, members of the public may address the Council on matters not listed on the agenda within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, provided that NO action may be taken on off -agenda items unless authorized by law. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker unless a different time limit is announced.
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.
Approve.
Recommended Action:
Staff ReportAttachments:
3.2. Confirmation of accounts payable warrant registers dated December 5, 12, and 19, 2024 and payroll check warrants dated December 6, and 20, 2024.
Ratify the accompanying registers.
Recommended Action:
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Staff Report
December 6, 2024 Payroll Warrant Information
December 20, 2024 Payroll Warrant Information
December 5, 2024 Warrant Writing Register
December 12, 2024 Warrant Writing Register
December 19, 2024 Warrant Writing Register
Attachments:
3.3. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meeting held on December 10, 2024.
Approve minutes as presented.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
December 10, 2024, Regular Meeting minutes
Attachments:
3.4. First Amendment to Attorney Services Agreement with Law Offices of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to provide legal services relating to personnel matters.
Approve the First Amendment to Attorney Services Agreement with the Law Offices of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in the amount of $ 70,000; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
First Amendment to Attorney Services Agreement
Attachments:
3.5. Participate in a one -time Public Provider Ground Emergency Medical Transportation Intergovernmental Transfer Program with the California Department of Health Care Services.
Approve agreements with the California Department of Health Care Services in the amount of $ 1,100,000, plus a $ 110,000 assessment fee to the California Department of Health Care Services for managing the Public Provider Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program, payable in quarterly Intergovernmental Transfers; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Attachment 1 DHCS IGT Certification Form for CY 2025
Attachment 2 DHCS CY 2025 Invoice #1
Attachment 3 Assembly Bill 1705 (AB 1705)
Attachments:
3.6. Approval of the submittal of a project funding application to Orange County Transportation Authority for competitive Measure M 2 Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program. Resolution No. 11590.
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Adopt Resolution No. 11590. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving the submittal of improvement projects to the Orange County Transportation Authority for funding under the competitive Measure M 2 Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Resolution No. 11590
Attachment 2 Map of State College Blvd/The City Drive RTSSP Corridor
Attachments:
3.7. Authorization for the Director of Public Works to sign and file a financial assistance application for a financing agreement with the California State Water Resources Control Board for the City of Orange Wells 25 and 27 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances Treatment Systems. Resolution No. 11591.
Adopt Resolution No. 11591. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange authorizing a representative to sign and file a financial assistance application for a financing and grant agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board for City of Orange Wells 25 and 27 PFAS Treatment Plant.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 11591
Attachments:
3.8. Authorization for designated City personnel to execute documents for federal financial assistance for the Department of Homeland Security ’s Emergency Management Performance Grant program for Fiscal Years 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Resolution No. 11592.
Adopt Resolution No .11592. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange authorizing the execution of documents for federal financial assistance for the emergency management performance grant program for Fiscal Year 2023, Fiscal Year 2024, and Fiscal Year 2025.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 11592
Attachments:
3.9. Appointment of City Councilmembers to Regional Boards and Committees.
Confirm City Councilmember appointments to regional boards and committees as listed on the attachment.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Current Councilmember appointments to City Regional Boards and Committees
Attachments:
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ORANGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
3.10. Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the fiscal period covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Resolution No. SAORA-038.
1. Adopt Resolution No. SAORA-038, A Resolution of the Governing Board of the Successor Agency to the Orange Redevelopment Agency approving a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the fiscal period covering July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34177, and taking certain related actions.
2. Direct staff to transmit ROPS 25-26 and related Administrative Budgets to the Orange Countywide Oversight Board of the Successor Agency to the Orange Redevelopment Agency.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Resolution No. SAORA-038
Attachments:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
An opportunity for Councilmembers to make a brief announcement, report, or request .
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(3), no action (s) or discussion (s) shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda.
5.1. Citywide Audit (Gutierrez)
5.2. Annexation of County Islands (Gutierrez)
5.3. Council Committee Reports (Gutierrez)
5.4. Highlight Local Business (Barrios & Gutierrez)
6. AB 1234 REPORTS
This is the time for all AB 1234 reports required pursuant to Government Code Section 53232.3(d) on meetings and conferences attended at the City's expense.
7. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1. A Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Orange General Plan including substantive updates to the Safety Element to comply with new State law, minor non- substantive text and graphic updates to additional Elements of the General Plan, and finding of CEQA exemption (General Plan Amendment No .
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2024-0002). Resolution No. 11589.
1. Conduct and close Public Hearing.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 11589. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving General Plan Amendment No. 2024-0002 amending the City of Orange General Plan Safety Element to comply with State law, and making non -substantive updates to City policies, text, and graphics to the remaining General Plan Elements and implementation plan to maintain document accuracy.
3. Find the proposal exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), 15168(c), and 15162.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 11589
Attachment 2 - Amended General Plan and Implementation Plan text and graphics (redline version)
Attachment 3 - Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 32-24 Attachment 4 - Planning Commission Staff Report, dated November 4, 2024
Attachment 5 - Draft Planning Commission Minutes, November 4, 2024
Attachment 6 - Cal Fire Board of Forestry and Fire Prevention Assessment
Attachment 7 - Fire Severity Zones Map
Attachments:
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9.1. Agreement with the Orange International Street Fair, Inc. to produce the annual Orange Street Fair.
1. Receive and file a report from the Orange International Street Fair, Inc. regarding the 2024 Orange Street Fair.
2. Approve the agreement with the Orange International Street Fair, Inc. to produce the annual Orange Street Fair; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Agreement with Orange International Street Fair, Inc.
Attachments:
9.2. Employment Agreement with a retired annuitant for the vacant position of Interim Police Chief, pursuant to Government Code Sections 21221(h) and 7522.56(f).
Resolution No. 11594.
Adopt Resolution No. 11594. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving the Employment Agreement of a retired annuitant for the position of Interim Police Chief, pursuant to Government Code Sections 21221(h) and 7522.56(f).
Recommended Action:
City Council Agenda January 14, 2025
Staff Report
Resolution No. 11594
Attachments:
10. LEGAL AFFAIRS
10.1. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 01-25 amending the Orange Municipal Code as it relates to safe and sane fireworks; and adoption of a resolution establishing a fee, application process, lottery process, and number of permits to sell safe and sane fireworks. Resolution No. 11593.
1. Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 01-25. An Ordinance of the City of Orange amending Chapter 8.13 of the Orange Municipal Code adopting rules and regulations regarding the sale, possession, and discharge of safe and sane fireworks and amending sections of Ordinance 07-22 of the Orange City Fire Code relating to safe and sane fireworks.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 11593. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange, California, establishing a fee and adopting rules and regulations regarding the number of permits as well as the application and lottery process to sell “safe and sane” fireworks pursuant to Orange Municipal Code Chapter 8.13.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Ordinance No. 01-25
Resolution No. 11593
Attachments:
11. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, with Closed Session beginning at 5:00 p.m., if necessary.
I, Pamela Coleman, CMC, City Clerk for the City of Orange, do hereby declare, under penalty of perjury, that a full and correct copy of this agenda was posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54950 et. seq., at the following locations: Orange Civic Center kiosk and Orange City Clerk's Office at 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange Main Public Library at 407 E. Chapman Avenue, Police facility at 1107 N. Batavia Street, and uploaded to the City's website www.cityoforange.org.
Date posted: January 9, 2025