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
February 10, 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.
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Orange City Council Agenda February 10, 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 February 10, 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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager (Six-month Informal Performance Review) 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: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 47 (Maintenance and Crafts and Water Division)
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 February 10, 2026
6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
1.1 INVOCATION
Reverend Beth Chiaravalle, First Christian Church of Orange
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Ana Gutierrez
1.3 ROLL CALL
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Proclamation celebrating Old Towne Preservation Association’s 40th Anniversary
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:
Orange City Council Agenda February 10, 2026
3.2. Confirmation of accounts payable warrant registers dated January 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026 and payroll check registers dated January 2, 16, and 30, 2026 Ratify the accompanying registers.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
January 8, 2026 Warrant Writing Register
January 15, 2026 Warrant Writing Register
January 22, 2026 Warrant Writing Register
January 29, 2026 Warrant Writing Register
January 2, 2026 Payroll Warrant Information
January 16, 2026 Payroll Warrant Information
January 30, 2026 Payroll Warrant Information
Attachments:
3.3. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meetings held on January 13 and January 27, 2026.
Approve minutes as presented.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
January 13, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes
January 27, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes
Attachments:
3.4. Agreement with AGA Engineers, Inc. for Traffic Engineering Services to validate and reestablish speed limits citywide based on the provisions of Assembly Bill
43. Approve the agreement with AGA Engineers, Inc. in the total amount of $ 150,000, representing the cost of traffic engineering services of $ 82,252, plus a 22% contingency of $ 17,748, plus $ 50,000 for the purposes of exercising Optional Task 5 as set forth in Exhibit A of the professional services agreement; and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Professional Services Agreement
Attachments:
3.5. Attorney Services Agreement with Bordin Semmer, LLP to provide legal services relating to litigation defense in the matter of Ayoleone Amani Bufkin, et al. v.
Vista Del Rio Housing Partners LP, et al.
Approve the Attorney Services Agreement with Bordin Semmer, LLP in the amount of $350,000; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Orange City Council Agenda February 10, 2026
Staff Report
Attorney Services Agreement with Bordin Semmer, LLP
Attachments:
3.6. First Amendment to Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Act Program, and Housing Set-Aside Administration Support.
Approve the amendment to agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for $ 40,000, for a total not to exceed compensation of $ 70,000, for Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Act Program, and Housing Set -Aside Administration Support; and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
First Amendment to Agreement with MNS Engineering, Inc.
Attachments:
3.7. Authorize increase of purchase order to Ferguson Waterworks for the Neptune 360 annual maintenance subscription for remote read water meters and miscellaneous parts needed for water system maintenance operations.
Approve the increase to the existing purchase order with Ferguson Waterworks in the amount of $85,000, for the Neptune 360 annual maintenance subscription.
Recommended Action:
Staff ReportAttachments:
3.8. Establish the order of business for all Regular, Adjourned, and Special City Council Meetings. Resolution No. 11656.
Adopt Resolution No. 11656. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange, establishing a new agenda format for all Regular, Adjourned, and Special City Council Meetings and repealing Resolution No. 8946.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 11656
Resolution No. 8946
Attachments:
3.9. Side Letter Agreement between the City of Orange and the City of Orange Police Association. Resolution No. 11657.
1. Adopt Resolution No. 11657. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange establishing side letter agreement between the City of Orange and the City of Orange Police Association, effective January 1, 2021 through and including June 30, 2026.
Recommended Action:
Orange City Council Agenda February 10, 2026
2. Authorize staff to implement terms and incorporate the Side Letter Agreement into a future Memorandum of Understanding.
Staff Report
Resolution No. 11657
Attachments:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER
4.1. Discuss establishing a Memorial Adjournment Policy
4.2. Discuss prohibiting smoking in City parks
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. Consider establishing a City Council ad hoc committee to address Police and Fire Departments budgetary needs (Dumitru)
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. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
8.1. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Report.
1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Year -end Financial Report, focusing on the General Fund.
2. Approve the Purchase Order carryover requests of $14,746,733 and continuing appropriations of $4,312,319.49 for all funds.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Purchase Order Carryover Listing
Continuing Appropriation Listing
Attachments:
Orange City Council Agenda February 10, 2026
Orange City Council Agenda February 10, 2026
8.2. Land lease option and land lease agreements with the County of Orange for OC Riverwalk Project and Rampart St. Park Project respectively and appropriation of $10,000 in Developer Impact Fees - Park for the administration of these agreements.
1. Approve the land lease option and lease with the County of Orange for the OC Riverwalk Project and Rampart St. Park Project respectively; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
2. Authorize the appropriation of $10,000 from the Developer Impact Fees - Park (510) unreserved fund balance to:
510-7201-84101-267005-40 - Rampart St. Park
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Option agreement with Orange County Flood Control District Lease agreement with Orange County Flood Control District Rampart St. Park Conceptual Plan
Attachments:
8.3. Approve a Subscription and Services Agreement with Granicus, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company for a three-year term.
Approve a Subscription and Services Agreement with Granicus, LLC for a three -year term totaling $ 473,233.42; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement(s) on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Service and Subscription Agreement with Granicus, LLC
Attachments:
8.4. Energy and Performance Contract with Willdan Energy Solutions.
Approve an Energy and Performance Contract with Willdan Energy Solutions to conduct an Infrastructure Investment Grade Audit; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Energy and Performance Contract with Willdan
Statement of Qualification/Proposal
Attachments:
8.5. Recommendation for Celebration in the Park on July 3, 2026, in connection with the USA250 initiative.
Approve the proposed USA 250 - Celebration in the Park at Hart Park on July 3, 2026 as recommended by the Park Planning and Community Events Commission.
Recommended Action:
Staff ReportAttachments:
Orange City Council Agenda February 10, 2026
8.6. Investment Portfolio Update for October, November, and December of 2025.
Receive and file.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Chandler Monthly Investment Report October 2025
Chandler Monthly Investment Report November 2025
Chandler Monthly Investment Report December 2025
Chandler Investment Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2025
Attachments:
9. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 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: February 5, 2026