City of Orange
Orange City Council
October 14, 2025
MINUTES - FINAL
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Slater called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Pastor Craig Hill from Taft Avenue Community Church.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor pro tem Denis Bilodeau.
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present: Bilodeau, Barrios, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: Dumitru
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Proclamation recognizing the second week of October as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week.
Introduction of 2025/2026 High School Student Liaisons and School Updates Mayor Slater introduced the 2025/2026 High School Student Liaisons. El Modena High School liaison Dylan Platfoot and Orange High School liaison Jacob Gonzalez provided Council with a brief update on school happenings.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Speakers:
Greg Arrowsmith spoke about public employee retirement funds.
Craig Attanasio spoke about the current national political environment.
Laurie Cesena spoke about an alleged illegal structure in her neighborhood.
James Cesena spoke about an alleged illegal structure in his neighborhood.
Robert Boice, OTPA President, spoke about the importance of adopting a Preservation Ordinance.
Ibrahim Akkari requested a variance to allow him to install a five foot fence around the
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front yard of his property.
Doug Redding shared his experience with the Wall that Heals.
Brandy Romero submitted a petition, signed by several Old Towne merchants, requesting the City reinstate sidewalk cleaning as a budgeted expense.
Mary Oberschlake urged the Council to follow the example of neighboring cities taking action to provide assistance to immigrants.
Michael Ristig urged the Council to follow Anaheim's example in providing assistance to immigrants.
Adrienne Gladson spoke about the importance of attracting a Costco to Orange.
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 August 28, September 4 , 11, 18, 25, 2025 and payroll warrants dated September 12 and 26, 2025.
ACTION: Ratified the accompanying registers.
3.3. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Special and Regular Meetings held on September 9, 2025 and the Regular Meeting held September 23, 2025.
ACTION: Approved minutes as presented.
3.4. Agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
ACTION: 1) Approved grant Agreement No. PT26166 with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of $ 340,000 for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant; and authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
2) Accepted into the City ’s revenue budget a $ 340,000 grant from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety into revenue account number 100-4141-45290-264030, General Fund - State - Other.
3) Authorized the appropriation of $ 340,000 into the following Traffic program expenditure accounts:
100-4141-51003-264030 Overtime - Safety $291,104
100-4141-51004-264030 Overtime - Miscellaneous $ 25,136 100-4141-57101-264030 Training/Conference/Meeting $ 1,650 100-4141-80101-264030 Furniture, Fixture, Equipment $ 22,110
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3.5. Agreements with Transportation Studies, Inc ., National Data and Surveying Services, Inc., and AimTD LLC for on-call traffic data collection services.
ACTION: 1) Approved the three agreements with Transportation Studies, Inc ., National Data and Surveying Services, Inc ., and AimTD LLC in the amount of $ 50,000 per agreement, a combined total of $ 150,000, for on -call traffic data collection services; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. 2) Authorized the City Manager to execute two optional one -year contract extensions in annual amounts not-to-exceed $15,000 per agreement.
3.6. Second Amendment to Agreement with Tesco Controls, LLC for the upgrade of an existing Remote Terminal Unit and system integration.
ACTION: Approved the Second Amendment with Tesco Controls, LLC in the amount of $14,650 for the upgrade of an existing remote terminal unit and system integration; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.7. Appropriation of $ 1,200,000 from the Opioid Settlement Fund to fulfill partial payment obligations for the North Service Planning Area (SPA) Navigation Centers.
ACTION: Authorized the appropriation of $ 1,200,000 from the Opioid Settlement Fund (226) unreserved fund balance to: 412-1201-50102-251205 North SPA Navigation Centers
3.8. Approval of plans and specifications for Reservoir 5 Exterior Cathodic Protection System Project, authorization to advertise for bids, and finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption.
ACTION: 1) Approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertising for Bid No. 25-26.06, Reservoir 5 Exterior Cathodic Protection System Project. 2) Found the project Categorically Exempt from CEQA per Guidelines Section 15301.
3.9. Award of Contract to All Cities Engineering, Inc. for the Main Street and Providence Avenue Sewer Improvements and Tustin Street Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project; Bid No. 25-26.01 (SP-4307).
ACTION: Approved the contract with All Cities Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $439,538, representing an original bid amount of $ 399,580, plus a 10% contingency of $39,958, for the Main Street and Providence Avenue Sewer Improvements and Tustin Street Storm Drain Rehabilitation Project; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.10. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Bid No. 24-25.11; SP -4297; Annual Concrete Replacement at Various Locations, Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
ACTION: 1) Accepted Annual Concrete Replacement at Various Locations, Fiscal Year 2024-2025 as complete.
2) Authorized City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
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3.11. Authorize an increase to various purchase orders for vehicle parts, traffic control devices, signs, materials, and services from various vendors for the Public Works Department, Field Services Division.
ACTION: 1) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not -to-exceed amount of $50,000 with SC Signs & Supplies, LLC for traffic control devices and signs. 2) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not -to-exceed amount of $40,000 with Zumar for traffic control devices and signs. 3) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not -to-exceed amount of $60,000 with Irv Seaver Motorcycles for fleet parts and services. 4) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not -to-exceed amount of $60,000 with Pete’s Road Services for fleet parts and services. 5) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not -to-exceed amount of $40,000 with Villa Ford for fleet parts and services. 6) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not -to-exceed amount of $40,000 with Burton’s Fire for fleet parts and services. 7) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not -to-exceed amount of $50,000 with Daniel Tire Services for fleet parts and services. 8) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not -to-exceed amount of $40,000 with Cal-State Auto Parts, Inc. for fleet parts. 9) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not -to-exceed amount of $50,000 with Southern Counties Lubricants for fleet parts. 10) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not -to-exceed amount of $50,000 with Parts Authority for fleet parts.
11) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not -to-exceed amount of $40,000 with SoCal Auto & Truck Parts for fleet parts. 12) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not -to-exceed amount of $50,000 with United Rentals for roadway products.
3.12. Quitclaim Deed of Fire Access Easement at 630 North Batavia Street.
ACTION: Authorized the Mayor to execute a Quitclaim Deed of the fire access easement to Scind Batavia Point, LLC, at 630 North Batavia Street.
3.13. Revision to funding designation for the sale of 617, 625, and 637 West La Veta Avenue for the development of six affordable housing units.
Written Comment
The Kennedy Commission submitted a letter in support.
ACTION: 1) Established the demand payoff amount for the sale of 617, 625, and 637 West La Veta of $ 700,000, if paid in full by November 30, 2025 and waived the accrued interest amount of $316.44.
2) Appropriated $ 700,000 from the unreserved fund balance of the Low & Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund (232) to the Gas Tax Fund (272). 3) Appropriated all proceeds from the sale of 617, 625, and 637 West La Veta to the Low & Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund (232).
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3.14. Adoption of a Resolution certifying that the City of Orange has the resources to fund the projects in the Federal Fiscal Years 2026-2027 through 2031-2032 Transportation Improvement Program and affirming its commitment to implement all projects in the program. Resolution No. 11635.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 11635. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange which certifies that the City of Orange has the resources to fund the projects in the Fiscal Years 2026-2027 through 2031-2032 Transportation Improvement Program and affirms its commitment to implement all projects in the program.
3.15. Amend the Citywide Pay Schedule in accordance with the requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5. Resolution No. 11639.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 11639. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange rescinding Resolution No. 11623 and amending the Citywide Pay Schedule in accordance with the requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
All items were approved as recommended.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Mayor pro tem Bilodeau, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
DumitruAbsent:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER
Mayor Slater thanked Ric Olsen and all the volunteers that contributed to the success of the Love Orange event.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Barrios commented on the successful Love Orange event.
Councilmember Gutierrez thanked Doug Redding and all the volunteers for their part in bringing the Wall that Heals to Orange. She also requested clarification on the proposed DRC Ordinance presented to the Planning Commission and the status of the updated Mills Act Program.
Mayor pro tem Bilodeau reported the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) approved a phased plan to add more wildlife fencing on Toll Roads, 73, 133, 241, and 261. In addition, TCA has expanded its Disabled Veteran Program to allow drivers who qualify to drive toll -free on the toll roads. He also reported the President of the Saudi Water Authority recently visited the U.S. and met with the Metropolitan Water District.
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Councilmember Tavoularis reported the expanded Trader Joe's in Orange would open at 8:00 a.m. on October 15.
6. AB 1234 REPORTS
None
7. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
7.1. Code Enforcement and Tobacco Ordinance Update.
Code Compliance Supervisor Rafael Perez provided an update utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
8.1. Establishment of Permit Parking Area “AE” to be comprised of the west side of N. Pixley Street from Chapman Avenue to Maple Avenue and both sides of N .
Parker Street from Chapman Avenue to Maple Avenue, adjacent to residential land uses. Resolution No. 11636.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember Gyllenhammer, to adopt Resolution No. 11636. 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. The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
DumitruAbsent:
9. LEGAL AFFAIRS
9.1. Introduction and First Reading of an ordinance amending Title 15 of the Orange Municipal Code adopting and amending the 2025 editions of the California Building Standards Codes (2025 California Building, the 2025 California Residential Code, the 2025 California Plumbing Code, the 2025 California Green Building Code, and the 2025 California Electrical Code). Resolution No. 11637 and Ordinance No. 16-25.
A motion was made by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, to:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 11637. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange setting forth findings with respect to local climatic and geographic conditions justifying amendments to the 2025 California Building, the 2025 California Residential Code, the 2025 California Plumbing Code, the 2025 California Green Building Code, and the 2025 California Electrical Code.
2) Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 16-25. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 15 of the Orange Municipal Code adopting and amending the 2025 editions of the California Building Standards Codes and related model codes, with appendices relating to the building codes. 3) Set November 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. as the date and time for a Public Hearing to consider the Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 16-25.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
DumitruAbsent:
9.2. Introduction and First Reading of an ordinance adopting the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and the 2025 California Fire Code, adding Chapter
15.31 and amending Chapter 15.32 of the Orange Municipal Code. Resolution No . 11638 and Ordinance No. 17-25.
Written Comments
Janice Brownfield submitted an email in support.
Leslie Manderscheid submitted an eComment in opposition.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember Gyllenhammer, to:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 11638. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange setting forth findings with respect to local conditions within the City of Orange justifying modifications and changes to the 2025 California Wildland -Urban Interface Code and the 2025 California Fire Code.
2) Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 17-25. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange adding Chapter 15.31 of the Orange Municipal Code to add the City of Orange Wildland -Urban Interface Code and repealing and replacing Chapter 15.32 of the Orange Municipal Code to update the City of Orange Fire Code. 3) Set November 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. as the date and time for a Public Hearing to consider the Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 17-25.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
DumitruAbsent:
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, with Closed Session beginning at 5:00 p.m., if necessary.
/s/ Pamela Coleman /s/ Daniel R. Slater PAMELA COLEMAN DANIEL R. SLATER
CITY CLERK MAYOR