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
January 27, 2026
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.
(Continued on page 2)
Orange City Council Agenda January 27, 2026
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 January 27, 2026
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 LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) & (d)(1) – One case Name of Case: John Nelson, et al. v. City of Orange
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2025-01531627
b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
City Negotiator: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager; Monica Espinoza, Human Resources Director; Cody Kleen, Assistant Human Resources Director Employee Organizations: Top Management, Orange Management Association, Orange Municipal Employees’ Association, and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 47 (Maintenance and Crafts and Water Division ), Orange City Firefighters, Orange Fire Management Association, City of Orange Police Association, City of Orange Police Management Association
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 January 27, 2026
6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
1.1 INVOCATION
Pastor John Manzewitsch, Grace at the Circle
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Kathy Tavoularis
1.3 ROLL CALL
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Orange Police Department Presentation of Life Saving Medal to Corporal Greggory Cates
Orange High School Student Liaison Jacob Gonzalez
El Modena High School Student Liaison Dylan Platfoot
Orange Public Library Foundation Presentation to the Orange Public Library Proclamation honoring City of Orange Fire Chief Sean deMetropolis for more than 30 years of dedicated service
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:
Orange City Council Agenda January 27, 2026
3.2. Agreement with Hinderliter, DeLlamas & Associates for Tax Administration Services.
Approve the agreement with Hinderliter, De Llamas & Associates for the Business License Administration and Discovery & Compliance, Transient Occupancy Tax Administration and Audit, and Short -Term Rental Administration Services; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Agreement with Hinderliter De Llamas & Associates
Attachments:
3.3. Appropriation of $ 5,000 in designated donation funding received from the Orange Public Library Foundation.
1. Accept into the City ’s General Fund (100) revenue budget $5,000 in donation funds from the Orange Public Library Foundation to:
100-2101-48101-262102-48 Donations
2. Authorize the appropriation of $5,000 to General Fund (100):
100-2101-53101-262106-20 Operating Materials & Supplies Literacy Program Recommended Action:
Staff ReportAttachments:
3.4. Appropriation of $ 10,000 in designated donation funding received from Carnegie Corporation of New York.
1. Accept into the City ’s General Fund (100) revenue budget $10,000 in donation funds from Carnegie Corporation of New York to:
100-2101-48101-262103-48 Donations
2. Authorize the appropriation of $10,000 to General Fund (100):
100-2101-80101-262103-20 Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Carnegie Libraries 250 Award Letter
Attachments:
3.5. Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending various sections of Orange Municipal Code Chapter 3.08.
Ordinance No. 20-25.
Adopt Ordinance No. 20-25.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Ordinance No. 20-25
Attachments:
Orange City Council Agenda January 27, 2026
3.6. Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange adding Chapter 9.45 of the Orange Municipal Code prohibiting the sale and distribution of kratom products. Ordinance No. 01-26.
Adopt Ordinance No. 01-26.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Ordinance No. 01-26
Attachments:
3.7. City Traffic Commission Activity Report for 2025.
Receive and file.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Activity Recap 2025
Attachments:
3.8. Adoption of a finding of exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act for a grant application package submitted by the Orange County Water District for the City of Orange Well 29 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances Treatment Plant Project. Resolution No. 11655.
Adopt Resolution No. 11655. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting the exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for Well 29 PFOA and PFOS Treatment Plants Construction and Operation.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 11655
Attachments:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
* * * * * * * *
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.
Orange City Council Agenda January 27, 2026
7. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
7.1. Open Finance Transparency Platform Presentation
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
8.1. Discussion of potential traffic modifications and safety enhancements to the Orange Plaza.
Consider refined recommendations discussed in the staff report and provide staff with direction.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Attachment 1 City Council Staff Report 9/23/25
Attachment 2 Analysis of Plaza Park Incursions Memo
Attachment 3 Accident Trajectory Diagram
Attachment 4 Fehr and Peers Letter Report
Attachment 5 Chapman Ave. Bollard Enhancement Concept
Attachment 6 Splitter Island Concept
Attachment 7 Traffic Commission Staff Report 12/10/25 (without attachments)
Attachment 8 Traffic Commission Draft Meeting Minutes 12/10/25 Attachment 9 Notification Letter
Attachments:
9. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 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: January 22, 2026