Jarad L. Hildenbrand
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
August 26, 2025
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 .
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.
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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. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)1
Titles: City Attorney
b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager; Monica Espinoza, Human Resources Director
Employee Organizations: Orange Management Association, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 47 (Maintenance and Crafts and Water Division ), and Top Management
c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2) (One potential case)
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
Sister Katherine Gray, Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Arianna Barrios
1.3 ROLL CALL
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Proclamation honoring K -9 Wyatt for seven and a half years of service to the City of Orange.
Staff Report
Draft Proclamation
Attachments:
Proclamation recognizing September as Hunger Action Month.
Staff Report
Draft Proclamation
Attachments:
Proclamation recognizing Polly ’s Pies Banberry Pie as the official pie of the City of Orange.
Staff Report
Draft Proclamation
Attachments:
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
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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. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meeting held on August 12, 2025.
Approve minutes as presented.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
August 12, 2025, Regular Meeting minutes
Attachments:
3.3. Agreement with Officer Michael Osborn for the transfer of ownership of police service dog, Wyatt, assigned to the Police Department’s Canine Team.
Approve the agreement with Michael Osborn to transfer ownership of canine Wyatt; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Agreement with Michael Osborn
Attachments:
3.4. Agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC for on -call signal, lighting, and electrical services.
1. Approve the agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC in the amount not-to-exceed $750,000 for on -call signal, lighting, and electrical services; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an optional two -year contract extension in the amount not-to-exceed $500,000.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC
Attachments:
3.5. Cooperative Agreement between the City of Anaheim and the City of Orange for the Ball Road -Taft Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project.
Approve the cooperative agreement with the City of Anaheim in the amount of $ 61,520 for the implementation of Ball Road -Taft Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf Recommended Action:
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of the City.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Cooperative Agreement with the City of Anaheim Attachment 2 Cooperative Agreement Exhibit A: Project Application Attachment 3 Map of Ball Road-Taft Avenue RTSSP Corridor Attachments:
3.6. Approval of plans and specifications for the Main Street and Providence Avenue Sewer Improvements and Tustin Street Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project; authorization to advertise for bids; and finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption.
1. Approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertising for Bid No. 25-
26.01; Main Street and Providence Avenue Sewer Improvements and Tustin Street Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project (SP-4307).
2. Find 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).
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Location Map
Attachments:
3.7. Award of Contract to Peterson -Chase General Engineering Construction Inc. for Bridge Preventive Maintenance/Repair; Bid No. 24-25.23 (SP-3880).
1. Accept into the City ’s revenue budget $1,014,624 in grant funds from Federal Highway Administration Highway Bridge Program to Reimbursable Capital Projects (550):
550-5101-43301-255703 Structural Evaluation of City’s Bridges
2. Authorize the appropriation of $1,014,624 to Reimbursable Capital Projects (550):
550-5101-82001-255703 Structural Evaluation of City’s Bridges
3. Authorize the appropriation of $580,748 from Measure M 2 ( 263) unreserved fund balance to:
263-5101-82001-255703 Structural Evaluations of City’s Bridges
4. Approve the contract with Peterson -Chase General Engineering Construction, Inc . in the amount of $2,831,237, representing an original bid amount of $2,696,416, plus a 5% contingency of $134,821, for Bridge Preventive Maintenance /Repair; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Contract with Peterson-Chase General Engineering Construction, Inc.
Bid Abstract
Attachments:
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3.8. Approval of Final Tract Map No. 19253 for the Viewpoint Homes Project located at 901 E. Katella Avenue (formerly known as Intracorp Homes Project).
Approve Final Tract Map No. 19253.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Site Map
Final Map of Tract 19253
Attachments:
3.9. Quitclaim of Storm Drain Easement at 2013 North Batavia Street.
Authorize the Mayor to execute a Quitclaim Deed of the storm drain easement to 2015 N. Batavia Street, LLC, a Nevada Limited Liability Company, at 2013 North Batavia Street (APN 374-651-08).
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Quitclaim Deed
Attachments:
3.10. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Orange and the Orange Management Association. Resolution No. 11632.
Adopt Resolution No. 11632. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange rescinding Resolution No. 11512 and approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Orange and the Orange Management Association concerning wages, hours, and other conditions of employment effective July 1, 2025, through and including June 30, 2026.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 11632
Attachments:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER
4.1. Discussion on implementation of Grant Thornton recommendations.
4.2. Chapman University Liaison Committee.
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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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. Public Hearing to consider Introduction and First Reading of an ordinance amending provisions in Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code relating to the sale and service of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with the operation of a bona fide restaurant, subject to special use regulations; and finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption. Ordinance No. 13-25.
1. Conduct and close the public hearing.
2. Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 13-25. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 17 ( Zoning) of the Orange Municipal Code to allow the sale and service of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with the operation of a bona fide restaurant as a permitted use in certain zoning districts subject to special use regulations.
3. Find the ordinance categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3).
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance No. 13-25 (Clean)
Attachment 2 - Ordinance No. 13-25 (Redlined)
Attachment 3 - Planning Commission Staff Report, June 2, 2025 Attachment 4 - Planning Commission Staff Report, July 7, 2025 Attachment 5 - Planning Commmission Minutes, June 2, 2025 Attachment 6 - Planning Commission Minutes, July 7, 2025 Attachments:
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9.1. Establishment of Permit Parking Area “AD” to be compromised of the east side of S. Swidler Place from E. Chapman Avenue to E. Almond Avenue and E .
Almond Avenue from S. Swidler Place to S. Olympia Way. Resolution No. 11630.
Adopt Resolution 11630. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting a revised master resolution of designated permit parking areas and established permit parking opportunity areas within the City of Orange.
Recommended Action:
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Staff Report
Attachment 1 Resolution No. 11630
Attachment 2 Swidler Place and Almond Avenue Activation Map Attachment 3 City Traffic Commission Staff Report June 11, 2025 Attachment 4 City Traffic Commission Minutes June 11, 2025 Attachment 5 Notification Letter Swidler Place & Almond Avenue Attachments:
9.2. Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic Plan Quarterly Update.
Receive and file an update on the Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic Plan.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic Plan - August 26, 2025, Update
Attachments:
10. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 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: August 21, 2025