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
May 12, 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 on 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 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.
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6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
1.1 INVOCATION
Rabbi Cassi Kail, Fish Interfaith Center, Chapman University
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor pro tem Denis Bilodeau
1.3 ROLL CALL
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
El Modena High School Student Liaison Dylan Platfoot Final Update Orange High School Student Liaison Jacob Gonzalez Final Update and Orange High School Community Service Project video
Economic Development Strategy for West Katella Orange Yards - Chapman University Leatherby Center
Celebrate Orange Awards
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:
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3.2. Confirmation of accounts payable warrant registers dated April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2026 and payroll check registers dated April 10 and 24, 2026 Ratify the accompanying registers.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Attachment 1 April 2, 2026 Accounts Payable Register
Attachment 2 April 9, 2026 Accounts Payable Register
Attachment 3 April 16, 2026 Accounts Payable Register
Attachment 4 April 23, 2026 Accounts Payable Register
Attachment 5 April 30, 2026 Accounts Payable Register
Attachment 6 April 10 2026 Payroll Register
Attachment 7 April 24 2026 Payroll Register
Attachments:
3.3. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meeting held on April 14, 2026
Approve minutes as presented.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
April 14, 2026, Regular Meeting minutes
Attachments:
3.4. Agreement with Willdan Financial Services, Inc. for special district administration services and Community Facilities District No. 06-1 (Del Rio) refunding support Approve the agreement with Willdan Financial Services, Inc. in the amount of $ 199,385 for special district administration and to support of the Community Facilities District refunding process; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Agreement with Willdan Financial Services
Attachments:
3.5. Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. for evidence collection services through June 30, 2028
Approve the two -year agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. in the amount of $ 164,000 for evidence collection services; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc.
Attachments:
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3.6. First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding with Milan REI X, LLC Approve the first amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Milan REI X, LLC; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
First Amendment to Milan REI X, LLC Memorandum of
Understanding
Attachments:
3.7. Second Amendment to Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, A Professional Law Corporation to provide legal services relating to labor negotiations
Approve the Second Amendment to Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, A Professional Law Corporation for finalization of labor negotiations; and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Second Amendment to the Attorney Services Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, A Professional Law Corporation
Attachments:
3.8. Transfer of $ 1,860,000 from Water (600) CIP current budget for the construction of a new 16-inch transmission water main along Orangewood Avenue from the Santa Ana River to Eckhoff Street
Authorize the following budget transfers in Water (600):
From: 600-5802-85107-265081-20- Well 29 Construction $1,600,000 From: 600-5803-85106-265099-20- Reservoir Recoating $260,000 To: 600-5803-85103-265085-20- Pipeline Renewal Projects $1,860,000 Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Cooperative Agreement with the City of Anaheim
Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement
City of Anaheim Orangewood Avenue Bridge Widening Project Bid Tabulations
Attachments:
3.9. Award of Contract to Owen Walstead LLC, a California limited liability company, dba U .S. Door, Inc. for Replacement of Rolling Garage Doors at Fire Station 7 and Corp Yard (Continued from April 28, 2026)
Approve the contract with Owen Walstead LLC, a California limited liability company, dba U .S. Door, Inc. in the amount of $ 394,884 representing the original amount of $358,985, plus a 10% contingency of $ 35,899 for Replacement of Rolling Garage Doors at Fire Station 7 and Corp Yard; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to Recommended Action:
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execute on behalf of the City.
Staff Report
Bid Abstract
Contract with Owen Walstead LLC, dba U.S. Door, Inc.
Attachments:
3.10. Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 02-26 amending Chapter 8.13 of the Orange Municipal Code to impose strict liability on social hosts for allowing, facilitating, or failing to prevent the use or discharge of illegal fireworks, and establishing enforcement penalties and administrative fines Adopt Ordinance No. 02-26.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Ordinance No. 02-26
Attachments:
3.11. Authorization of payment to Big Ben Engineering, Inc. for emergency water main repair and pavement restoration at various locations throughout the City Authorize the payment of $ 128,435.81 to Big Ben Engineering, Inc. for the repair of water main breaks, service leaks, and pavement restoration at various locations.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Big Ben Engineering Invoices
Attachments:
3.12. Authorize purchase of Plaza Park Protective Bollards from Marshalls LP USA as a single source vendor
Approve the purchase order of parts from Marshalls LP USA, a single source vendor, for $26,191.38.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Attachment 1 City Council Minutes dated January 27, 2026 Attachment 2 City Council Staff Report dated April 28, 2026 Attachment 3 Plaza Bollard Layout
Attachment 4 Bollard Renderings
Attachment 5 Quote from Marshalls LP USA
Attachments:
3.13. Authorize purchase of Winchester law enforcement ammunition from Dooley Enterprise, Inc. as a sole source vendor
Approve the sole source purchase of ammunition from Dooley Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $153,000.
Recommended Action:
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Staff ReportAttachments:
3.14. 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Receive and file.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Planning Commission Staff Report dated April 20, 2026 Attachment 2 2010 General Plan Vision Statement
Attachment 3 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Attachment 4 2025 Annual Housing Element Annual Progress Report Attachments:
3.15. Investment Portfolio Update for January, February and March 2026 Receive and file.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Chandler Monthly Investment Report January 2026 Attachment 2 Chandler Monthly Investment Report February 2026 Attachment 3 Chandler Monthly Investment Report March 2026 Attachment 4 Chandler Investment Report for the Period Ending March 31, 2026
Attachment 5 Chandler Interest Earning Projections – March 20, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Attachments:
3.16. Annual Military Equipment Report per California Assembly Bill No. 481
1. Receive and file annual Military Equipment Report.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 11676 renewing Ordinance No. 03-22 and adopting the newly revised policy in accordance with Government Code § 7071. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange, renewing its military equipment policy.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Resolution No. 11676
Attachment 2 Ordinance No. 03-22
Attachment 3 Orange Police Department Policy 706, Updated 2026 Attachment 4 2026 Annual Military Equipment Report
Attachments:
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3.17. Approval of the Landscape Maintenance Districts 86-2 (Santiago Hills) and 15-1 (Santiago Hills Overlay) Preliminary Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
1. Adopt Resolution No. 11677. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange regarding Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 86-2 (Santiago Hills ), and 15-1 (Santiago Hills Overlay) declaring its intention to provide for an annual levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; set a time and place for a public hearing to receive public testimony on the foregoing matters; and give preliminary approval of the certified Engineer ’s Report for Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 86-2 (Santiago Hills) and 15-1 (Santiago Hills Overlay).
2. Declare the intent to levy an annual assessment, and establish June 9, 2026, at 6:00 p .m. in the Council Chamber, 300 E Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866, as the time and place for the Public Hearing on the assessments.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 11677
Preliminary Engineer's Report LMD 86-2 FY 2026-27
Preliminary Engineer's Report LMD 15-1 2026-27
Attachments:
3.18. Approval of the Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 94-1 (Sycamore Crossing) Preliminary Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
1. Adopt Resolution No. 11678. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange regarding Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 94-1 (Sycamore Crossing ) declaring its intention to provide for an annual levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; set a time and place for a public hearing to receive public testimony on the foregoing matters and give preliminary approval to the certified Engineer ’s Report for Landscape Maintenance Assessment District 94-1 (Sycamore Crossing).
2. Declare the intent to levy an annual assessment, and establish June 9, 2026, at 6:00 p .m. in the Council Chamber, 300 E Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866, as the time and place for the Public Hearing on the assessment.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 11678
Preliminary Engineer's Report LMD 94-1 FY 2026-27
Attachments:
3.19. Authorization for the Director of Public Works to sign a grant agreement and related documents with the State Coastal Conservancy for the OC River Walk-Upland Habitat Restoration Design Project
Adopt Resolution No. 11679. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving the grant of funds from the State Coastal Conservancy for the Upland Habitat Restoration Design Project and authorizing the Director of Public Works to sign Recommended Action:
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a grant agreement and related documents.
Staff Report
Resolution No. 11679
SCC City of Orange Funding Recommendation 04232026
Attachments:
3.20. Letters of Understanding between the City of Orange and the Orange City Firefighters, Inc. Local 2384 of the International Union of Fire Fighters AFL -CIO, the Orange City Fire Management Association, the City of Orange Police Association, and the City of Orange Police Management Association
1. Adopt Resolution No. 11680. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange establishing a Letter of Understanding between the City of Orange and the Orange City Firefighters, Inc. Local 2384 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO effective July 1, 2026 through and including June 30, 2027.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 11681. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange establishing a Letter of Understanding between the City of Orange and the Orange City Fire Management Association effective July 1, 2026 through and including June 30, 2027.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 11682. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange establishing a Letter of Understanding between the City of Orange and the City of Orange Police Association effective July 1, 2026 through and including June 30, 2027.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 11683. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange establishing a Letter of Understanding between the City of Orange and the City of Orange Police Management Association effective July 1, 2026 through and including June 30, 2027.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Attachment 1 Resolution No. 11680
Attachment 2 Resolution No. 11681
Attachment 3 Resolution No. 11682
Attachment 4 Resolution No. 11683
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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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. Budget Analysis (Gyllenhammer)
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
7.1. Historic Preservation Status Update
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1. Public Hearing to consider the introduction and First Reading of an ordinance to update regulations for Residential Care Facilities and Daycare Homes to ensure consistency with State Law
Continue the Public Hearing to the May 26, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting.
Recommended Action:
Staff ReportAttachments:
8.2. Public Hearing to consider the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs
1. Conduct and close Public Hearing.
2. Approve the draft Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Memorandum of Understanding with City departments, Subrecipient Agreements with non -profit agencies, and all related U .S. Department of Housing and Urban Development documents.
3. Authorize staff to incorporate comments received at the Public Hearing and make non-material corrections to the Annual Action Plan, if required, before submitting to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Recommended Action:
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Staff Report
Attachment 1 Summary of Funding Recommendations
Attachment 2 Award Letter for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Attachment 3 Draft 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan
Attachments:
8.3. Public Hearing to discuss and consider a draft City Charter
1. Conduct and close the Public Hearing.
2. Review and discuss the draft City Charter.
3. Provide direction to City staff for the second public hearing scheduled for June 23, 2026.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Draft City Charter
Attachments:
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9.1. Consider revenue measures to address ongoing structural General Fund deficits and provide direction for the November 2026 General Municipal Election
1. Review and discuss potential revenue measures to address ongoing structural General Fund deficits; and
2. Provide direction regarding which measures should proceed for further analysis, polling, public outreach, and potential ballot preparation for the November 2026 General Municipal Election.
Recommended Action:
Staff ReportAttachments:
10. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 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: May 7, 2026