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
March 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 March 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 March 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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) & (d)(1) - One case Name of Case: CEM Construction Corporation v. City of Orange Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2025-01536465
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: Orange Fire Management Association, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 47 (Maintenance and Crafts and Water Division ), Orange Management Association, Orange Municipal Employees ’ Association, Orange City Firefighters, City of Orange Police Association, City of Orange Police Management Association, Top Management
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 March 10, 2026
6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
1.1 INVOCATION
Pastor Jason Park, Lighthouse Bible Church Orange County
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Dan Slater
1.3 ROLL CALL
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Proclamation honoring the Strikers FC Orange Boys U 10 division for winning the 2026 Cal South State Cup Champions
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 March 10, 2026
3.2. Confirmation of accounts payable warrant registers dated February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026 and payroll check warrants dated February 13 and 27, 2026 Ratify the accompanying registers.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
February 5, 2026 Accounts Payable Register
February 12, 2026 Accounts Payable Register
February 19, 2026 Accounts Payable Register
February 26, 2026 Accounts Payable Register
February 13 2026 Payroll Register
February 27 2026 Payroll Register
Attachments:
3.3. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meeting held on February 24, 2026
Approve minutes as presented.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
February 24, 2026, Regular Meeting minutes
Attachments:
3.4. Cooperative Agreement by and between the cities of Anaheim, Brea, Fullerton and Orange for the State College Boulevard /The City Drive Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project
1. Approve the Cooperative Agreement with the cities of Anaheim, Brea, and Fullerton for the implementation of State College Boulevard /The City Drive Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project; and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
2. Authorize the appropriation of $200,000 from the Measure M - Traffic Improvement (263) unreserved fund balance to:
263-5704-87101-265105 State College Blvd Traffic Signal Synchronization Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Coooperative Agreement
Attachment 2 Project Corridor Map
Attachment 3 Resolution No. 11590
Attachments:
Orange City Council Agenda March 10, 2026
3.5. Production agreement for the inaugural Celebrate Orange event: A collaborative event combining the Orange May Parade, Taste of Orange, and Orange Plaza Rotary Club Car Show
Approve the Celebrate Orange Production Agreement (combining the Orange May Parade, Taste of Orange, & Orange Plaza Rotary Car Show ); and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Production Agreement for Celebrate Orange
Attachments:
3.6. First Amendment to agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for Solid Waste Consulting Services
Approve the First Amendment to Agreement No. 7697.A with HF&H Consultants, LLC in the amount of $ 60,000 for Solid Waste Consulting Services; and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
First Amendment to Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC Attachments:
3.7. Approval of plans and specifications for Almond Avenue and Collins Avenue Street Improvements and authorization to advertise for bids; and finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption
1. Approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertising for Bid No. 25-26.13 (SP-4327), Almond Avenue and Collins Avenue Street Improvements.
2. Find that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15301 (Class 1(c) - Existing Facilities).
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Location Maps
Attachments:
3.8. Award of contracts to ABM Electrical & Lighting Solutions, Inc. and Interior Resources, Inc ., dba Commercial Interior Resources for lighting, paint, and flooring improvements at the Police Department
1. Approve the contract with ABM Electrical & Lighting Solutions, Inc. in the total amount of $199,971, representing a cost of $198,971, plus a contingency of $1,000; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
2. Approve the contract with Interior Resources, Inc ., dba Commercial Interior Resources, in the amount of $204,763, representing a cost of $186,148, plus a contingency of 10% or $18,615; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Recommended Action:
Orange City Council Agenda March 10, 2026
on behalf of the City.
3. Authorize the appropriation of $204,763 from the Developer Impact Fees -Police (570) fund balance to:
570-5601-84101-255019 Developer Impact Fees-Police
4. Authorize the appropriation of $199,971 from the Merged 2008 Tax Exempt Bonds (954) fund balance to:
954-5601-84101-255019 Merged 2008 Tax Exempt Bonds
Staff Report
Contract with ABM Electrical & Lighting Solutions, Inc.
Contract with Interior Resources, Inc., dba Commercial Interior Resources
Attachments:
3.9. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Annual Pavement Maintenance at Various Locations, Fiscal Year 2024-2025; Bid No. 24-25.09 (SP-4291)
1. Accept the Annual Pavement Maintenance at Various Locations Fiscal Year 2024- 25 project as complete.
2. Authorize City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Notice of Completion and Acceptance
Attachments:
3.10. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Multi -Library Improvements at Main, Taft, and El Modena Library branches (SP-4318)
1. Accept the Multi -Library Improvements at Main, Taft, and El Modena Library branches as complete.
2. Authorize City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Notice of Completion and Acceptance
Attachments:
3.11. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Well No. 28 Equipping Project; Bid No . 22-23.33
1. Accept the Well No. 28 Equipping Project as complete.
2. Authorize City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Notice of Completion and Acceptance
Attachments:
Orange City Council Agenda March 10, 2026
3.12. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Purchase and Installation of Mixers for Reservoirs 2 and 10A
1. Accept the Purchase and Installation of Mixers for Reservoirs 2 and 10A as complete.
2. Authorize City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Notice of Completion and Acceptance
Attachments:
3.13. Authorize purchase of mobile vehicle barriers and deployment components, and annual certified operator training from Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales, LLC through General Services Administration Contract No. 47QSWA19D001F
1. Approve the purchase of 50 mobile vehicle barriers and components from Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales, LLC in the amount of $398,599.
2. Authorize the appropriation of $400,000 from Traffic Safety (450) unreserved fund balance to:
450-5001-80101- Furniture, Fixture, Equipment
Recommended Action:
Staff ReportAttachments:
3.14. Authorize purchase of four message trailers from Applied Concepts, Inc. through the Houston-Galveston Area Council HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program, Contract No. EF04-21
1. Approve the purchase of four message trailers from Applied Concepts, Inc. for $77,580.
2. Authorize the appropriation of $77,580 from Traffic Safety (450) undesignated fund balance to expenditure account number 450-4011-80101, Traffic Safety - Furniture, Fixture, Equipment.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
HGACBuy Contract No. EF04-21
Stalker Quote
Attachments:
3.15. Quitclaim of fire access easement at 500 West Collins Avenue Authorize the Mayor to execute a Quitclaim Deed of the fire access easement to 500 Collins, Inc.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Quitclaim Deed
Attachments:
Orange City Council Agenda March 10, 2026
3.16. Designation of April 25, 2026, as Arbor Day in the City of Orange Adopt Resolution No. 11659. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange designating April 25, 2026, as Arbor Day.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 11659
Arbor Day Planting Map 2026
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.
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)
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. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
7.1. Appointment to the City Traffic Commission
Confirm Mayor Slater ’s recommendation to appoint Steven Freeman to the City Traffic Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2027.
Recommended Action:
Staff ReportAttachments:
Orange City Council Agenda March 10, 2026
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
8.1. Presentation on standards for paving, driveway widths, and parking within setback areas
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1. Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Circulation and Mobility Element of the City of Orange General Plan and finding of CEQA exemption
1. Conduct and close the Public Hearing.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 11660. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving General Plan Amendment No. 26-0001 amending the City of Orange General Plan Circulation and Mobility Element to conform to the Orange County Transportation Authority’s Countywide Master Plan of Arterial Highways.
3. Find the proposal exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption).
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Resolution No. 11660
Attachment 2 Planning Commission Staff Report of February 2, 2026 Attachment 3 Proposed City Master Plan of Streets and Highways Amendment Reclassification
Attachment 4 Amended City of Orange General Plan Circulation and Mobility Element (redline version)
Attachment 5 Santiago Canyon Road (Villa Park Road) MPAH Amendment Traffic Study
Attachment 6 County of Orange Board of Supervisors Staff Report of May 6, 2025, for the Santiago Canyon Road (Villa Park Road) reclassification
Attachment 7 Orange County Transportation Authority Staff Report of September 9, 2024, for the Santiago Canyon Road (Villa Park Road) reclassification Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment Attachment 8 City of Santa Ana General Plan Update Appendix K Transportation Impact Study for the Fairhaven Avenue
reclassification
Attachment 9 City of Santa Ana Staff Report of April 19, 2022, for the Fairhaven Avenue reclassification
Attachment 10 Adopted City of Santa Ana General Plan Mobility Element
Attachment 11 OCTA Staff Report of November 2, 2020, for the Conditional Amendment of the Fairhaven reclassification in the Countywide Master Plan o
Attachments:
Orange City Council Agenda March 10, 2026
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
10.1. Agreement with The HUB OC for youth and teen summer day camp services
1. Approve the agreement with The HUB OC for Youth and Teen Summer Day Camp Services; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute necessary renewals as outlined in the agreement.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Proposal Abstract Summary
Professional Services Agreement
Attachments:
10.2. Agreement with Premier Aquatic Services, LLC for Hart Park Pool Operations and Aquatic Programming Services
1. Approve the agreement with Premier Aquatic Services, LLC for Hart Park Pool Operations and Aquatic Programming Services in the amount of $227,424.00 plus a 10% contingency of $22,742.40 for a total of $250,166.40; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
2. Authorize the appropriation of $62,600.00 from the General Fund (100) undesignated fund balance to fund the prorated FY 2025-26 portion of agreement services:
100-7103-55000 Contractual Services
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute optional renewals as outlined in the agreement.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Proposal Abstract Summary
Attachment 2 - Professional Services Agree with Premier Aquatic Services
Attachments:
10.3. Establishment of Permit Parking Area “AF” to be comprised of both sides of Fairmont Way from La Veta Avenue to Delia Lane
Adopt Resolution 11658. 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.
Recommended Action:
Orange City Council Agenda March 10, 2026
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Resolution No. 11658
Attachment 2 Proposed Permit Parking Area
Attachment 3 City Traffic Commission Staff Report February 11, 2026 Attachment 4 Draft City Traffic Commission Minutes February 11, 2026
Attachment 5 Notification Letter Fairmont Way
Attachments:
10.4. City Charter Discussion
Review and discuss the draft City Charter and provide direction to staff.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft City Charter for discussion and feedback Attachment 2 - General Law and Charter City Pros and Cons Attachment 3 - City Council Drafted Charter: Draft Ballot Measure Timeframe
Attachments:
11. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will Adjourn in Memory of retired Orange City Fire Department Battalion Chief Scott Conniff.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 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: March 5, 2026