City of Orange
City Council
June 10, 2025
MINUTES - FINAL
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember Gyllenhammer participated in this meeting via teleconference from Cincinnati Airport Marriott, M Club Lounge, 2395 Progress Drive, Hebron, KY 41048. A copy of the agenda was posted at this location. 6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Slater called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Pastor Thomas Mattson from Friends Church.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Pro Tem Denis Bilodeau.
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: None
Councilmember Gyllenhammer participated via teleconference.
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
1.5 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Speakers:
Ric Olsen spoke about the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and other historical events.
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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 accounts payable warrant registers dated May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2025 and payroll check warrants dated May 9 and 23, 2025.
ACTION: Ratified the accompanying registers.
3.3. Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. for Crossing Guard Services including revised school crossing guard locations and procedures for location modification.
Item 3.3 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Councilmember Gutierrez.
Staff answered Council's questions about how locations were chosen and reported that Orange Unified School District paid for half of the warrant study.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember Tavoularis, to:
1) Approve staffing of school crossing guards at 17 locations identified in the attached Crossing Guard Locations List.
2) Require any changes to school crossing guard locations to be reviewed, determined, and documented by the Public Works Department.
3) Approve the agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. in the amount of $454,949, representing the cost of crossing guard services of $ 413,590, plus a 10% contingency of $ 41,359; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
3.4. Agreement with Turboscape, Inc. for annual replenishment of certified engineered wood chips to maintain safe fall zones in City tot lots (playgrounds).
ACTION: Approved the agreement with Turboscape, Inc. in the amount of $ 140,000 for annual replenishment of certified engineered tot -lot wood chips; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.5. First Amendment to Agreement with Bio Aquatics Lake Management LLC, for continued lake, pond, and stream maintenance services at Eisenhower Park.
ACTION: Approved the First Amendment to the agreement with Bio Aquatics Lake
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Management LLC in the amount of $ 40,040 for continued lake, pond, and stream maintenance services at Eisenhower Park for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.6. Agreement with Doerschel and Associates, LLC for TV and AV Production Support.
Written Public Comment
Leslie Manderscheid submitted an eComment regarding the broadcast on Spectrum.
ACTION: Approved the agreement with Doerschel and Associates, LLC in the amount of $ 354,780 for Television and Audio -Visual Production Support Services; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.7. First Amendment to Agreement with Academy Electric, Inc. for additional electrical repairs and maintenance at park facilities in an amount of $20,000.
ACTION: Approved the First Amendment with Academy Electric, Inc. in the amount of $20,000 for additional electrical repairs and maintenance; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.8. Agreement with AGA Engineers, Inc. for on -call signal timing and traffic engineering services.
ACTION: Approved the agreement with AGA Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $ 60,000 for on -call signal timing and traffic engineering services; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.9. Second Amendment to Agreement with LSL, LLP for annual financial audit and reporting services and a one-year term extension.
ACTION: Approved the second amendment to agreement with LSL, LLP to initiate a second extension year and the additional of services for the preparation and submission of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the State Controller’s Report and authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.10. Agreement with South Coast Automation Systems, Inc. for the technical support services to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system.
ACTION: Approved the agreement with South Coast Automation Systems, Inc. in the amount of $ 225,000.00 for Technical Support Services to the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.11. Appropriation of $ 40,088 from Fund 553, City Infrastructure Bond for the Fire Station Alert System Replacement project conducted at Fire Stations 2 through 8.
ACTION: Authorized the appropriation of $ 40,088 from Fund 553, City Infrastructure Bond unreserved fund balance to expenditure account 553.3021.56015.20535, Fire Station Alert System Replacement.
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3.12. Approval of plans and specifications for Bridge Preventive Maintenance /Repair; authorization to advertise for Bid No. 24-25.23 (SP-3880); and finding of California Environmental Quality Act exemption.
ACTION: 1) Approved the plans and specifications and authorize advertising for Bid No. 24-25.23, Bridge Preventive Maintenance/Repair.
2) Found that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15301 (Class 1(c) - Existing Facilities).
3.13. Award of Contract to Deark E&C, Inc. for Construction of Hart Park Pickleball and Fitness Circuit Site, Bid No. 24-25.05; approve a purchase order with Shade Systems, Inc.; and finding of CEQA Exemption.
ACTION: 1) Approved the contract with Deark E&C, Inc. in the amount of $ 2,351,800 for the Hart Park Pickleball and Fitness Circuit project (20315); and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
2) Approved a purchase order in the amount of $ 120,311.66 with Shade Systems, Inc . for purchase of two shade structures.
3) Authorized the appropriation of $ 110,000 from the Park Acquisition (Infill) ( 510) unreserved fund balance to account 510.7021.56020.20315 - CIP - Hart Park Pickleball & Fitness Circuit project.
4) Found that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15332 (In-Fill Development).
3.14. Award of Contract to R .E Chaffee Construction, Inc. for the Dog Park at Yorba Park improvements, and finding of CEQA exemption (Bid No. 24-25.12).
ACTION: 1) Approved the agreement with R .E Chaffee Construction, Inc. in the amount of $ 233,200 for the Yorba Dog Park Improvements project (20521); and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. 2) Authorized the appropriation of $ 115,000 from the Park Acquisition (Infill) ( 510) unreserved fund balance to account 510.7021.56020.20521 - CIP - Building and Improvements.
3) Found that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15331 (Existing Facilities)
3.15. Authorize purchase of Police Department uniforms from Galls, LLC.
Item 3.15 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Councilmember Gutierrez.
During a brief discussion, staff confirmed the style of uniforms was not changing.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember Tavoularis, to approve the purchase of Police Department uniforms from Galls, LLC for $130,000. The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
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3.16. Authorize purchase of replacement computers from CPAC, Inc.
ACTION: Approved the purchase of laptop and desktop computers from CPAC, Inc. for $603,855.06.
3.17. Authorize purchase of materials and supplies for water maintenance operations from various vendors.
ACTION: Approved the purchase orders of miscellaneous materials and supplies from multiple vendors for a total of $1,720,000.
3.18. Authorize purchase of opioid trauma kits for the Police Department from High Threat Innovations, LLC as a sole source vendor.
ACTION: 1) Approved the sole source purchase of opioid trauma kits from High Threat Innovations, LLC for $50,912.
2) Authorized the appropriation of $50,912 from the Opioid Settlement Fund (126) unreserved fund balance to: 126.4011.53940.00000 Safety Equipment
3.19. Adoption of Resolution No. 11612 approving the City ’s application, projects, and all other documents related to the Environmental Protection Agency Brownfield Assessment Coalition Grant.
Written Public Comments
Janice Brownfield submitted an email in support.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 11612. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange, California, approving the City ’s application, projects, and all other documents necessary to facilitate the United States Environmental Protection Agency Brownfield Assessment Coalition Grant secured through the Orange County Council of Governments.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
Items 3.3 and 3.15 were removed from the Consent Calendar and heard separately. All other items were approved as recommended.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tavoularis, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommened. The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER
4.1. Mayor Pro tem term
Mayor Slater requested Council consider changing the Mayor pro tem term from a two year term to a one year term once Mayor pro tem Bilodeau's term expires at the end of 2026.
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5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Tavoularis reported Meats Avenue, between Harwood and Cambridge, will be closed to traffic on Friday, June 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Councilmember Barrios reported South Coast Air Quality Management District rejected measures that would have phased out residential gas -powered water heaters and furnaces. She also reported a new housing proposal, SB 79, would allow up to 10 storied buildings next to transit stations.
Councilmember Gutierrez reported Lunch at the Library program will start on June 16 at the El Modena Library. Free lunch is provided during the Summer Reading Club to children 18 years and younger.
Councilmember Barrios recognized the Orange Fire Department for being named this year's community champion by the Community Foundation.
6. AB 1234 REPORTS
None
7. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
7.1. Appointment to the Park Planning and Community Events Commission and Investment Advisory Committee.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember Barrios, to appoint Brandy Romero to the Park Planning and Community Events Commission for a four -year term ending on June 30, 2029; and Adam Carr to the Investment Advisory Committee for a two -year term ending on June 30, 2027. The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
7.2. Audit Advisory Committee Financial Analysis Report Audit Advisory Committee Chair Carolyn Cavecche and Vice Chair Brian Wilterink presented the Committee's Financial Analysis Report. The report will be added to the City's website.
The report was received and filed.
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
Economic Development Manager Aaron Schulze provided a brief update on the MOU with Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN). The MOU enabled ATN to apply for grant funding to deploy a microtransit service in Old Towne Orange. The MOU does not financially obligate the City in any way.
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1. Public hearing and reporting on City of Orange vacancies pursuant to Government Code 3502.3.
Human Resources Manager Cody Kleen and Senior Analyst Erin Hodges provided a brief staff report with background information and requirements of Assembly Bill 2561.
Mayor Slater opened the Public Hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Public Speakers:
Reggie Mundekis spoke about the vacancy rate and managing expectations of residents when staffing levels are low.
Written Public Comment
OMA Board submitted an eComment regarding current labor negotiations and encouraged recognition and value of the current workforce.
Mayor Slater closed the Public Hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Mayor pro tem Bilodeau left the dais at 7:23 p.m. and returned at 7:25 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember Tavoularis, to receive and file report of City vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts. The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
9.2. Public Hearing to consider approval of the Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 94-1 (Sycamore Crossing) Final Engineer ’s Report for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Resolution No. 11615.
Mayor Slater opened the Public Hearing at 7:27 p.m.
City Clerk Coleman announced no protests were received.
There being no public speakers, Mayor Slater closed the Public Hearing at 7:27 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember Barrios, to:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 11615. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving the Engineer's Report and providing for the annual assessment for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 94-1 (Sycamore Crossing). 2) Establish the assessment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 94-1 (Sycamore Crossing) at $ 293.08 per single family unit per year.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
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9.3. Public Hearing to consider approval of the Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 86-2 (Santiago Hills ), and 15-1 (Santiago Hills Overlay) Final Engineer ’s Reports for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Resolution No. 11614.
Councilmember Gyllenhammer recused himself from Item 9.3 due to a potential conflict with a nearby property interest and was muted at 7:29 p.m.
Mayor Slater opened the Public Hearing at 7:31 p.m.
City Clerk Coleman announced no protests were received.
There being no public speakers, Mayor Slater closed the Public Hearing at 7:31 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, to:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 11614. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving the Engineer's Reports and providing for the annual assessment for Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 86-2 (Santiago Hills) and 15-1 (Santiago Hills Overlay).
2) Establish the assessment per single family detached unit per year for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 86-2 (Santiago Hills) and 15-1 (Santiago Hills Overlay) at $ 369.44 and $ 279.30 respectively for single family detached, and $221.66 and $198.31 respectively for condominiums.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
GyllenhammerRecuse:
Councilmember Gyllenhammer was unmuted at 7:32 p.m.
9.4. Public Hearing to consider introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 11-25 establishing Single Room Occupancy housing as a permitted land use for certain qualifying properties and a finding of CEQA exemption.
Associate Planner Arlen Beck provided the staff report.
Mayor Slater opened the Public Hearing at 7:37 p.m.
Public Speaker:
Reggie Mundekis spoke in support of approval.
Written Public Comment
Adrienne Gladson submitted an eComment in support.
Mayor Slater closed the Public Hearing at 7:38 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember Barrios, to:
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1) Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 11-25. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code to allow Single -Room Occupancy housing as a permitted use in certain zoning districts and related definitions and development standards.
2) Find the ordinance categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
Bilodeau, and TavoularisNoes:
NoneAbsent:
9.5. Public Hearing to consider introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 08-25 amending provisions in Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) relating to the number of chickens allowed on residential properties and setback requirements.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember Barrios, to continue Item 9.5 to the June 24, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
10. LEGAL AFFAIRS
10.1. Introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 10-25 containing administrative updates to various sections of Title 13 of the Orange Municipal Code.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember Barrios, to introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 10-25. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending various sections in Title 13 of the Orange Municipal Code to update references to conform with current law and code provisions. The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
10.2. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 12-25, adding Chapter 5.100 to the Orange Municipal Code establishing provisions for Tobacco Retail Establishments.
A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Bilodeau, seconded by Councilmember Barrios, to introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 12-25: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange adding Chapter 5.100 of the Orange Municipal Code establishing Code provisions including operational standards and permitting requirements for tobacco retail establishments. The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
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10.3. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 09-25, adding Chapter 9.44 to the Orange Municipal Code regulating the retail sale and distribution of nitrous oxide.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember Barrios, to introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 09-25: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange adding Chapter 9.44 of the Orange Municipal Code regulating nitrous oxide. The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, with a Special Meeting for Closed Session beginning at 4:30 p.m.
/s/ Pamela Coleman /s/ Daniel R. Slater PAMELA COLEMAN DANIEL R. SLATER
CITY CLERK MAYOR