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 24, 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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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. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: 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 ), Executive Management and Senior Management Employees, Orange City Firefighters, Orange City Fire Management Association, Orange Management Association, Orange Municipal Employees ’ Association, City of Orange Police Association, and 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.
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6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
1.1 INVOCATION
Reverend Nancy E. Brink, Executive Director of the Fish Interfaith Center at Chapman University
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember John Gyllenhammer
1.3 ROLL CALL
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Proclamation honoring K-9 Nash for six years of service to the City of Orange Draft ProclamationAttachments:
El Modena High School Student Liaison Dylan Platfoot
Orange High School Student Liaison Jacob Gonzalez
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 24, 2026
3.2. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Special Meeting held on February 5, 2026, and Regular Meeting held on February 10, 2026.
Approve minutes as presented.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
February 5, 2026, Special Meeting minutes
February 10, 2026, Regular Meeting minutes
Attachments:
3.3. Agreement with Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP for annual financial audit services for the City and the Successor Agency of the former Orange Redevelopment Agency for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 and an Agreed-Upon Procedures for Payroll.
Approve the agreement with Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP in the amount of $ 185,240 for audit services and Agreed -Upon Procedures for Payroll; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Professional Services Agreeement with LSL, LLP
Payroll Process Procedures
Attachments:
3.4. Agreement with Officer Logan Shryock for the transfer of ownership of police service dog, Nash, assigned to the Police Department’s canine team.
Approve the agreement with Logan Shryock to transfer ownership of canine Nash; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Agreement with Logan Shryock
Attachments:
3.5. First Amendment to Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for additional design services for Well 29 Equipping.
Approve the First Amendment with Tetra Tech, Inc. in the amount of $ 191,200; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
First Amendment to Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc.
Attachments:
Orange City Council Agenda February 24, 2026
3.6. Appropriation of $ 10,689 in designated grant funding received from California Library Association and California State Library.
1. Accept into the City ’s General Fund (100) revenue budget $10,689 in grant funds from California Library Association and California State Library to:
100-2101-43201-262110-48 Lunch at the Library Grant FY26
2. Authorize the appropriation of $10,689 to General Fund (100):
100-2316-53101-262110-20 Operating Materials & Supplies Recommended Action:
Staff Report
FY26 Lunch at the Library Grant Award Letter
FY26 Lunch at the Library Grant Claim Form
Attachments:
3.7. Appropriation of $ 55,000 from the County of Orange for the 2025 Proposition 69 funding award and approval of purchase of a forensic imaging and evidence detection device from Foster & Freeman USA Inc.
1. Accept into the City ’s Reimbursable Capital Projects (550) revenue budget $55,000 in 2025 Proposition 69 funding from the County of Orange to:
550-4134-43299-264067 State - Other
2. Authorize the appropriation of $55,000 into Reimbursable Capital Projects (550):
550-4134-80101-264067 Equipment - Prop 69 2025
3. Approve the sole source purchase of the Crime -Lite AUTO device from Foster & Freeman USA Inc. for $54,831.94.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Foster & Freeman USA Inc. Quote
Foster & Freeman USA Inc. Sole Source Letter
Attachments:
3.8. Authorize an increase to two purchase orders for medical supplies and essential equipment repairs for the Emergency Medical Transport Program.
1. Approve an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not -to-exceed amount of $375,000 with Life Assist, Inc. for medical supplies.
2. Approve an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not -to-exceed amount of $85,000 with Stryker Medical Supplies for medical supplies and other professional services.
Recommended Action:
Staff ReportAttachments:
Orange City Council Agenda February 24, 2026
3.9. Authorize purchase of replacement public use desktop computers and laptops from CPAC, Inc.
Approve the purchase order for replacement public use desktop computers and laptops from CPAC, Inc. for $80,000.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Price quote from CPAC, Inc.
Attachments:
3.10. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and related financial reports for the Fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
Receive and file the following documents for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025:
1. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
2. Audit Communication Letter
3. Independent Accountants’ Report on Agreed -Upon Procedures Applied to the Appropriations Limit Worksheets
4. Independent Accountants’ Report on Agreed -Upon Procedures Applied to the Investment Portfolio
5. Air Pollution Reduction Fund Financial Statements and Independent Auditors ’ Report
6. Independent Auditors’ Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
7. Housing Successor Fund Financial Statements
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Attachment 1 City of Orange Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Summary of Audit Results
Attachment 2 Audit Communication Letter
Attachment 3 Independent Accountants’ Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to the Appropriations Limit Worksheets Attachment 4 Independent Accountants’ Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to Investment Portfolio
Attachment 5 Air Pollution Reduction Fund Financial Statements and Independent Auditors' Report
Attachment 6 Independent Auditors’ Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Attachment 7 Housing Successor Fund Financial Statements Attachments:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER
An opportunity for the Mayor 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.
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4.1. Discuss reinstating sidewalk steam cleaning services for the Plaza in Old Towne.
4.2. Discuss updating the standards for paving, driveway widths, and parking in setback areas.
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
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
8.1. Lottery selection for permits to sell safe and sane fireworks.
Conduct a lottery via random selection process, record the results, and provide notification to presumptive permittees regarding next steps in the safe and sane fireworks sale permit process.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 11648
Attachment 2 - List of Qualified Organizations
Attachments:
8.2. Review of the Santiago Creek Commission Strategic Plan.
Adopt the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Draft Santiago Creek Commission Strategic Plan
Attachments:
9. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will Adjourn in Memory of Viviano Cortez.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, with Closed Session beginning at 5:00 p.m., if necessary.
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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 19, 2026