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
Orange City Council
September 23, 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
Title: City Attorney
b. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Consultation with: Adam Jevec, Police Chief
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 Danny Kurimay, Bridge Community Church
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Kathy Tavoularis
1.3 ROLL CALL
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Proclamation honoring September 28 as National Good Neighbor Day 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 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. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Orange and The Regents of the University of California, Scripps Institution of Oceanography for Fire Camera Network Expansion.
Recommended Action:
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Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Orange and The Regents of the University of California, Scripps Institution of Oceanography concerning the installation, operation, and maintenance of fire cameras effective upon execution; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Staff Report
• Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Orange and The Regents of the University of California, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Attachments:
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3.3. Finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption for Hazardous Fuels Removal Project.
Find the Hazardous Fuels Removal Project Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act per Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15304.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Hazard Mitigation Grant Project Map (2-mile)
Project Grant Parcels
Attachments:
3.4. Revise the adopted budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and appropriate to respective expenditure accounts for each program.
1. Reduce the City ’s adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 revenue budget for the Community Development Block Grant funds by 23,556, to a revised budget of $1,010,888.
2. Reduce the City ’s adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 revenue budget for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds by $93,864.50, to a revised budget of $338,366.50.
3. Reduce adopted budget for 2025-2026 ADA Ramps Project (CIP 266003) by $2,277.
4. Reduce adopted budget for 2025-2026 CDBG Street Improvements (CIP 255086) by $83,774.
5. Appropriate an additional $ 346,135 in Community Development Block Grant funds to the following expenditure accounts:
a. $53,747 in salaries and benefits
b. $183,625 in contract services
c. $90,463 in other professional and contract services
d. $1,500 in publicity and advertising
e. $800 in dues and memberships
f. $10,000 in software capitalization
g. $6,000 in travel and conferences
6. Appropriate an additional $ 319,177.50 in HOME Investment Partnerships funds to the following expenditure accounts:
a. $3,000 in other professional/technical services
b. $2,000 in contract services
c. $2,880 to software capitalization
d. $800 in dues and memberships
e. $5,966.65 in travel and conferences
f. $50,754.98 in CHDO set-aside
g. $253,775.87 in HOME Developer Projects
Recommended Action:
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7. Authorize the City Manager or their designee to make any non -substantial changes, if needed, and execute all forms and agreements, and any other documents required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for receipt of the funds.
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Final 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
Attachment 2 - Award Letter
Attachments:
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3.5. 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 comply with the Employee Housing Act (Health and Safety Code Sections 17000-17062.5) regarding farmworker and employee housing. Ordinance No. 14-25.
Adopt Ordinance No. 14-25.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Ordinance No. 14-25
Attachments:
3.6. Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Section 12.48.105 of the Orange Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 15-25.
Adopt Ordinance No. 15-25.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Ordinance No. 15-25
Attachments:
3.7. Authorize purchase of mobile routers for Orange Police Department patrol cars from CDCE, Inc.
Approve the purchase of Cradlepoint routers and antennas from CDCE, Inc. for $65,481.49.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
CDCE quote
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.
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
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8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
8.1. Agreement for Employment with City Attorney Nathalie Adourian.
Approve the Agreement for Employment with City Attorney, Nathalie Adourian; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Agreement for Employment
Attachments:
8.2. Discussion of potential traffic modifications and safety enhancements to the Orange Plaza
Provide staff with direction on any combination of potential modifications that the City Council wishes to pursue.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Existing Bollard Configuration
Attachment 2 - Enhance Bollard Configuration
Attachment 3 - Street Closure Schematic Meridian Barrier Attachment 4 - Splitter Island Concept
Attachments:
8.3. Re-organization of positions within the Public Works Department.
1. Approve the reclassification of the Assistant Public Works Director position to a Deputy Public Works Director position effective October 5, 2025.
2. Approve the reclassification of the Manager of Transportation Services /City Traffic Engineer to a Deputy Public Works Director position effective October 5, 2025.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Existing and Proposed Public Works Organizational Structure Attachments:
9. ADJOURNMENT
This meeting is being adjourned in memory of Charles Kirk.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, with Closed Session beginning at 5:00 p.m., if necessary.
I, Jennifer Connally, CMC, Deputy 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
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facility at 1107 N. Batavia Street, and uploaded to the City's website www.cityoforange.org.
Date posted: September 18, 2025