Jarad L. Hildenbrand
City Manager
Nathalie Adourian
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
October 28, 2025
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:00 PM Regular Session
City Council Chamber
300 E. Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
Teleconference Location
Business Center
Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champion Circle
3300 Championship Pkwy
Fort Worth, TX 76177
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 .
Orange City Council Agenda October 28, 2025
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.
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.
Orange City Council Agenda October 28, 2025
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
City Negotiators: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager; Cody Kleen, Assistant Human Resources Director
Employee Organizations: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 47 (Maintenance and Crafts and Water Division) and Top Management b. 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.
Orange City Council Agenda October 28, 2025
6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
1.1 INVOCATION
Reverend Dr. Robb Ring, Immanuel Lutheran Church of Orange
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Ana Gutierrez
1.3 ROLL CALL
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Memorial Adjournment in honor of John Thomas Moore.
Staff Report
John Thomas Moore Memorial Adjournment 10-28-2025
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. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meeting held on October 14, 2025.
Approve minutes as presented.
Recommended Action:
Orange City Council Agenda October 28, 2025
Staff Report
October 14, 2025, Regular Meeting minutes
Attachments:
3.3. Agreement with Mark Thomas and Company, Inc. for transportation planning services to develop a Citywide Active Transportation Plan.
Approve the agreement with Mark Thomas and Company, Inc. in the total amount of $384,781 representing the cost of transportation planning services of $ 349,781, plus a $35,000 contingency; and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Professional Services Agreement
Attachments:
3.4. Agreement with the State of California, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for the Alcoholic Beverage Control /Office of Traffic Safety Grant Program from October 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. Resolution No. 11641.
1. Approve the agreement with the State of California, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control in the amount of $30,000 for the Alcoholic Beverage Control/Office of Traffic Safety Grant Program; and authorize the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 11641. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange accepting funds in the amount of $30,000 from the State of California, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for the ABC -OTS Grant Program, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all grant documents on behalf of the City.
3. Accept into the City ’s General Fund (100) revenue budget $30,000 in grant funds from the State of California, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to:
100-4133-43299-264001 State-Other
4. Authorize the appropriation of $30,000 into the following expenditure accounts:
100-4133-51003-264001 Overtime - Safety $29,000
100-4133-57101-264001 Training/Conference/Meeting $ 1,000 Recommended Action:
Staff Report
ABC Agreement No. 26-OTS114
Resolution No. 11641
Attachments:
3.5. Appropriation of $ 41,702 in designated grant funding received from California Library Literacy Services.
1. Accept into the City ’s General Fund (100) revenue budget $41,702 in grant funds from California Library Literacy Services to:
100-2001-48101-262101-48 California Literacy Grant FY26
2. Authorize the appropriation of $41,702 to General Fund (100) as follows:
Recommended Action:
Orange City Council Agenda October 28, 2025
100-2101-53101-262101-20 Materials and Supplies $15,918 100-2101-59998-262101-10 Part-time Miscellaneous Salaries $25,784 Staff Report
FY26 Library Literacy Grant Award Letter
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.
5.1. Highlight Local Business (Gutierrez)
5.2. Additions/Reforms to OMC Chapter 2.10 (Campaign Reform) to increase transparency and accountability to the public (Dumitru)
5.3. Historic Preservation Ordinance (Barrios & Gutierrez) Draft Historic Preservation OrdinanceAttachments:
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 Title 12, Title 16, and Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code modifying the duties and responsibilities of the Design Review Committee. Ordinance No . 18-25.
1. Conduct and close the Public Hearing.
2. Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 18-25. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 12, Title 16, and Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code to update duties and responsibilities of the Design Review Committee.
Recommended Action:
Orange City Council Agenda October 28, 2025
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Draft Ordinance No. 18-25 (Clean)
Attachment 2 Draft Ordinance No. 18-25 (Redlined)
Attachment 3 Planning Commission Staff Report September 15, 2025 Attachment 4 Draft Planning Commission Minutes dated September 15, 2025
Attachments:
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9.1. Establishment of permit parking for the Downtown Commercial Core paid parking areas. Resolution No. 11642.
Adopt Resolution No. 11642. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange establishing permit program; permit fees; within paid parking meter zones.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 11642
Attachments:
9.2. Approval of an “Adopt a Box” Utility Box Art and Sponsorship Program in the City.
Approve “Adopt a Box” Utility Box Art and Sponsorship Program and authorize staff to solicit artists and sponsors for the program.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Draft “Adopt a Box” Utility Box Art Program
Attachments:
10. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will Adjourn in Memory of John Thomas Moore.
Pursuant to Resolution No. 11433, the next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 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 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: October 23, 2025