Tom Kisela
Interim City Manager
Wayne Winthers
Interim 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
July 22, 2025
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Session
City Council Chamber
300 E. Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
Teleconference Location
2208 Menifee Court
Las Vegas, NV 89134
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 .
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
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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 3:00 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Tom Kisela, City Manager; Monica Espinoza, Human Resources Director; Oliver Yee, Liebert, Cassidy, Whitmore
Employee Organizations: Orange Management Association, Orange Municipal Employees’ Association, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 47 (Maintenance and Crafts and Water Division), and Top Management b. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)1
Title: City Attorney
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
Rev. Beth Chiaravalle, First Christian Church of Orange
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember John Gyllenhammer
1.3 ROLL CALL
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friends of Orange Public Library Presentation to the Orange Public Library Recognition of outgoing Boards, Commissions, and Committees members
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 June 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2025; and payroll check warrants date June 6 and 20, 2025.
Ratify the accompanying registers.
Recommended Action:
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Staff Report
June 6, 2025 Payroll Warrant Register
June 20, 2025 Payroll Warrant Register
June 5, 2025 Warrant Writing Register
June 12, 2025 Warrant Writing Register
June 19, 2025 Warrant Writing Register
June 26, 2025 Warrant Writing Register
Attachments:
3.3. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meetings held on June 10 and June 24, 2025; and Special Meetings held on June 10, June 24, and July 8, 2025.
Approve minutes as presented.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
June 10, 2025, Special Meeting minutes
June 10, 2025, Regular Meeting minutes
June 24, 2025, Special Meeting minutes
June 24, 2025, Regular Meeting minutes
July 8, 2025, Special Meeting minutes
Attachments:
3.4. Agreement with AdminSure, Inc. for workers’ compensation third-party administration services.
Approve the agreement and purchase for the City ’s workers’ compensation third -party claims administration services with AdminSure, Inc. in the amount totaling $ 1,417,164 for a five-year term from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Agreement for Claims Administration Services between AdminSure, Inc. and California Insurance Pool Authority
Attachments:
3.5. Agreement with the State of California, Department of California Highway Patrol for the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Resolution No. 11625.
1. Approve the agreement with the State of California, Department of California Highway Patrol in the amount of $187,247.69 for the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program; and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 11625. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange accepting funds in the amount of $187,247.69 from the State of California Highway Patrol for the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program, and authorizing the City Manager Recommended Action:
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to execute the grant program Agreement and related documents.
3. Accept into the City ’s General Fund (100) revenue budget $187,247.69 in grant funds from the State of California, Department of California Highway Patrol to:
100-4141-43299-264028 State-Other CTFGP FY 25-26
4. Authorize the appropriation of $187,247.69 into General Fund (100):
100-4141-51001-264028 Regular Salaries Safety-CTFGP $ 40,000.00 100-4141-51003-264028 Overtime Safety-CTFGP $147,247.69 Staff Report
Resolution No. 11625
CTFGP Agreement No. 23332
Attachments:
3.6. License Agreements for nonprofit organizations to use public parking lots during the annual Orange International Street Fair.
Approve the License Agreements with Orange Elderly Services, Orange County Friends of Music, and the Orange Public Library Foundation; and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
License Agreement with Orange Elderly Services
License Agreement with Orange County Friends of Music
License Agreement with Orange Public Library Foundation Attachments:
3.7. License agreement with the California Fire Museum to operate a fire department history museum at the Old Fire Headquarters facility located at 176 South Grand Street.
Approve the license agreement with the California Fire Museum to operate a fire department history museum on a temporary basis at 176 South Grand Street; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Agreement with California Fire Museum
Attachments:
3.8. Third Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan and Amendment to the HOME Investment Partnerships-American Rescue Plan.
1. Approve the Third Amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan and submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Approve the Amendment to the HOME -ARP Allocation Plan and submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
3. Authorize the City Manager or their designee to prepare and execute documents related to the Third Amendment of the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan and Amendment to the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
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Staff Report
HOME-ARP Grant Agreement
Third Amendment to the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan
Attachments:
3.9. Memorandum of Understanding between City and Milan REI X, LLC.
Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Milan REI X, LLC; and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Memorandum of Understanding between City and Milan REI X, LLC Attachments:
3.10. Appropriation of $ 2,760,000 for additional water supply cost from the Water Fund (600).
Authorize the appropriation of $ 2,760,000 from the Water Fund (600) unreserved fund balance to:
600-5802-53105 Purchased Water for Resale
Recommended Action:
Staff ReportAttachments:
3.11. Appropriation of $ 18,000 in designated donation funding received from the Friends of Orange Public Library.
1. Accept into the City ’s General Fund (100) revenue budget $18,000 in donation funds from the Friends of Orange Public Library to:
100-2101-48101-262105-48 Donations
2. Authorize the appropriation of $18,000 to General Fund (100):
100-2102-80101-262105-20 Furniture, Machinery & Equipment Recommended Action:
Staff ReportAttachments:
3.12. Rejection of all bids for the Annual Asphalt Replacement at Various Locations project; Bid No. 24-25.19.
Reject all bids received for the Annual Asphalt Replacement at Various Locations project.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Bid Abstract
Attachments:
City Council Agenda July 22, 2025
3.13. Third Amendment to Contract with All American Asphalt for Annual Asphalt Replacement for Water Repairs.
Approve the Third Amendment to Contract with All American Asphalt in the amount of $120,000 for annual asphalt replacement at various locations for water repairs; and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Third Amendment to contract with All American Asphalt Signed Attachments:
3.14. Notice of Completion for the Police Department shower and restroom repairs (SP-4305).
1. Accept Police Department shower and restroom repairs as complete.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Notice of Completion and Acceptance
Attachments:
3.15. Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code to update the number of chickens permitted on residential properties and setback requirements .
Ordinance No. 08-25.
Adopt Ordinance No. 08-25.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Ordinance No. 08-25
Attachments:
3.16. Authorize purchase of turnout safety gear and associated safety equipment from Allstar Fire Equipment under the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing agreement number 010424-LIO for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Approve the purchase of fire suppression turnout safety gear and equipment from Allstar Fire Equipment in the amount of $257,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement LION Contract 010424
Attachments:
City Council Agenda July 22, 2025
3.17. Authorize purchase of print and audiovisual materials for the Orange Public Library from Baker & Taylor, Inc.
1. Approve purchase order for print and audiovisual materials from Baker & Taylor, Inc. in the amount of $92,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve increases to the purchase order should the Library receive donations designated for purchase of additional print and audiovisual materials.
Recommended Action:
Staff ReportAttachments:
3.18. Authorize purchase of electronic content and library cataloging software from OCLC, Inc.
1. Approve purchase order for electronic content and cataloging software from OCLC, Inc. in the amount of $31,000.
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve increases to the purchase order should the Library receive donations designated for purchase of additional electronic content.
Recommended Action:
Staff ReportAttachments:
3.19. Request to close the Orange Public Libraries for various dates during Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Approve closure of the Orange Public Libraries to the public as described in the staff report.
Recommended Action:
Staff ReportAttachments:
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.
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5.1. Consideration of a resolution relating to the preservation of the public trust in law enforcement officers and law enforcement agencies. (Barrios & Gutierrez) Deliberate and provide direction to staff.
Recommended Action:
Draft ResolutionAttachments:
5.2. Discuss potential budget savings proposed by a City of Orange labor group for consideration in the ongoing fiscal planning and operational adjustments . (Dumitru)
5.3. Discuss limited operational schedule for the Hart Park Pool “The Plunge” for July, August, and September 2025. (Dumitru)
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
7.1. Orange Police Department Fourth of July update.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1. Public hearing to consider the 2025 Public Health Goals Report for City drinking water.
1. Conduct and close the Public Hearing.
2. Receive and file the 2025 Public Health Goals Report.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
2025 PHGs Report
Attachments:
8.2. Public Hearing to consider establishing Tobacco Retailer Permit fees and administrative fines for local tobacco control violations. Resolution No. 11624.
1. Conduct and close Public Hearing.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 11624. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange amending the City ’s Master Fee Schedule establishing an annual permit fee and fines for the Tobacco Retailer Permit Program.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 11624
Attachments:
City Council Agenda July 22, 2025
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9.1. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Orange and the Greater Orange Community Arts Theater for the use of City land to build a performing and fine arts venue and first Amendment to the Agreement for Naming Rights Related to Fundraising Efforts by the Greater Orange Community Arts Theater Foundation.
1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Orange and the Greater Orange Community Arts Theater and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Orange.
2. Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with the Greater Orange Community Arts Theater Foundation; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City of Orange.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - 2021 Memorandum of Understanding (Agreement 7119)
Attachment 2 - Draft Memorandum of Understanding
Attachment 3 - Agreement for Naming Rights Related to Fundraising by the Greater Orange Community Arts Theater Foundation (Agreementt 7118)
Attachment 4 - First Amendment to Agreement for Naming Rights Related to Fundraising by the Greater Orange Community Arts Theater Foundation
Attachments:
9.2. Agreement with Placeworks, Inc. for preparation of the Village at Orange specific plan and associated Environmental Impact Report.
Approve the agreement with Placeworks, Inc. in the amount of $ 1,191,690.16 for preparation of a specific plan for the Village at Orange property and associated Environmental Impact Report; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Agreement with Placeworks, Inc.
Attachments:
9.3. Update on Economic Development Implementation Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Receive and file.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Implementation Plan Progress Report Fiscal Year 2025-26 Implementation Plan
Attachments:
City Council Agenda July 22, 2025
9.4. Receive and file Grant Thornton Advisors, LLC’s report and recommendations.
Receive and file.
Recommended Action:
Staff ReportAttachments:
10. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 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, CA; Orange Main Public Library at 407 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA; Police facility at 1107 N. Batavia Street, Orange, CA; Teleconference Location at 2208 Menifee Court, Las Vegas, NV; and uploaded to the City's website www.cityoforange.org.
Date posted: July 17, 2025