City of Orange
Orange City Council
June 23, 2026
MINUTES - FINAL
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Slater called Closed Session to order at 5:01 p.m.
1.1 ROLL CALL
Present: Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: Bilodeau
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. with all Members present, except Mayor pro tem Bilodeau who was absent, to discuss the following:
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) & (d)(1) - One case Name of Case: Chapman BCB, LLC.
United States Bankruptcy Court Case No. 8:25-bk-11286
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
5. ADJOURNMENT
Closed Session was adjourned at 5:35 p.m.
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6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Slater called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Provided by Father Joseph Tran from Holy Family Catholic Church.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Led by Councilmember Arianna Barrios.
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present: Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: Bilodeau
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Proclamation recognizing July 2026 as “Parks Make Life Better® Month” Proclamation celebrating the 100th birthday of Orange resident Phyllis Taylor Proclamation honoring the 2026 Housing Solutions and American Success Summit held at Chapman University in observance of National Homeownership Month
1.5 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Speakers:
Dan Swoish spoke about a billboard installed in his neighborhood.
Greg Arrowsmith spoke regarding the salary of State Investment Officers.
David Faraone expressed support for the Sales Tax Measure appearing on the November 3, 2026, ballot.
Ric Olsen, Sons of the American Revolutionary War, presented an overview of U .S.
History focused on events of the American Revolutionary War.
Mary Oberschlake commented on behalf of Ryan Johnson regarding concerns related to Flock cameras.
James Kushon expressed disappointment regarding the lack of America 250 celebrations in Orange.
Written Public Comments
Janice Brownfield submitted an email requesting the City's support of State legislation intended to address rising utility costs.
Daniel Martinez submitted an eComment suggesting the City host a community block party or picnic to clebrate America 250.
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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 ACTION: Approved.
3.2. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meeting held on May 26, 2026; and Special Meeting held on June 3, 2026
ACTION: Approved minutes as presented.
3.3. Agreements with Archie ’s Towing and Southside Towing for Towing and Storage Services
ACTION: 1) Approved the agreements with Archie ’s Towing and Southside Towing for Towing and Storage Services; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
2) Approved the Fee Schedule for Contracted Tow Companies, effective July 1, 2026.
3.4. Agreement with Major League Softball, Inc ., for Ball Field Maintenance and Adult Softball Program Services
ACTION: 1) Approved the agreement with Major League Softball, Inc. to administer the City’s adult softball program for a five -year term commencing July 1, 2026, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. 2) Authorized the City Manager to execute optional renewals as outlined in the agreement.
3.5. Appropriation of $ 118,334.68 in designated Public Safety Realignment /Assembly Bill 109 funding received from the County of Orange
ACTION: 1) Accepted into the City ’s General Fund (100) revenue budget a $118,334.68 deposit from the County of Orange to:
100-4131-43299-254024 Other - Post Release Community Supervision 2) Authorized the appropriation of $118,334.68 into General Fund (100):
100-4131-51003-254024 Overtime - Post Release Com. Supervision $105,455.60 100-4131-53199-254024 Miscellaneous Operating Supplies $12,879.08
3.6. Award of Contract to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. for Annual Concrete Replacement at Various Locations FY 2025-2026 and appropriation of funds ACTION: 1) Approved the contract with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. in the amount of $ 597,816 representing an original amount of $ 519,840 plus a 15% contingency of $77,976 for Annual Concrete Replacement at Various Locations FY 2025-2026; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. 2) Authorized the appropriation of $ 190,000 from the Measure M - Traffic Improvement (263) unreserved fund balance to:
263-5101-87102-255702 Pavement Management Program
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3) Authorized the appropriation of $ 50,600 from the Capital Projects Fund (500) unreserved fund balance to:
500-5704-87101-265072 Minor Traffic Control Devices
3.7. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Main Street and Providence Avenue Sewer Improvements and Tustin Street Storm Drain Rehabilitation ACTION: 1) Accepted Main Street and Providence Avenue Sewer Improvements and Tustin Street Storm Drain Rehabilitation as complete.
2) Authorized City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
3.8. Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 10-26 prohibiting potable water from being used to irrigate areas of non-functional turf ACTION: Adopted Ordinance No. 10-26.
3.9. Authorize the purchase of materials and supplies for water maintenance operations from various vendors
ACTION: Authorized the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 purchase orders for miscellaneous materials and supplies for a total of $1,940,000.
3.10. Temporary suspension of neighborhood permit parking restrictions in Permit Parking Areas “D” and “G”
ACTION: Approved the temporary suspension of permit parking restrictions in Permit Parking Areas “D” and “G”, on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
3.11. Status and update of the Local Signal Synchronization Plan and the Pavement Management Program for the Measure M 2 program, and approval of the City ’s Measure M 2 Seven Year CIP for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 through 2032-2033 and the addition of four Council approved projects to the Measure M 2 Seven Year CIP for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 through 2031-2032
ACTION: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 11693. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange concerning the status and update of the Pavement Management Program for the Measure M (M2) Program.
2) Adopted Resolution No. 11704. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange concerning the update of the Local Signal Synchronization Plan for the Measure M (M2) Program.
3) Approved the Measure M 2 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 through 2032-2033 to comply with Measure M2 eligibility criteria. 4) Approved the addition of the following Council approved CIP projects to the Measure M2 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 through 2031-2032:
Project Number 265125 - Flashing Beacon Installation at Four School Crossings Project Number 265126 - HSIP Bike Lane Enhancements
Project Number 265127 - Signal Head Indication Upgrades Project Number 265128 - Edgeline Striping Installation at Various Locations 5) Authorized staff to submit M 2 eligibility documentation to the Orange County Transportation Authority.
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3.12. Adoption of Resolution No. 11705 amending the submission to the qualified electors of the City a certain measure relating to expanding and increasing the City’s transient occupancy tax
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 11705. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange amending the submission to the qualified electors of the City a certain measure relating to expanding and increasing the rate of the City ’s transient occupancy tax at the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election as called by Resolution No. 11669 and Resolution No. 11690.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
BilodeauAbsent:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER
Mayor Slater announced current vacancies on various Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
None
6. AB 1234 REPORTS
None
7. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
7.1. Reappointment of Planning Commissioner David Vazquez A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember Gyllenhammer, to confirm Mayor Slater's recommendation to reappoint David Vazquez to the Planning Commission for a four -year term commencing July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2030. The motion carried by the following vote:
Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
BilodeauAbsent:
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
None
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1. Continued Public Hearing to consider Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 04-26 adding Chapter 8.38 of Title 8 (“Health and Safety ”) to the Orange Municipal Code relating to maintenance and security standards for unoccupied or abandoned properties and adoption of fees and fines for regulations, monitoring and progressive administrative citations (Continued from June 9, 2026)
Mayor Slater opened the Public Hearing at 6:43 p.m.
Public Speakers:
Reggie Mundekis spoke in support of the item.
Laura Taylor spoke in support of the item.
Mayor Slater closed the Public Hearing at 6:46 p.m.
Staff confirmed the Apartment Association of Orange County supports the ordinance as written, following the removal of the registration requirement.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember Barrios, to:
1) Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 04-26. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange adding Chapter 8.38 to the Orange Municipal Code relating to the maintenance and security standards for unoccupied or abandoned properties.
2) Adopt Resolution No. 11687. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange amending the City's Master Fee Schedule setting the amount of fees and fines for regulations, monitoring and progressive administrative citations relating to unoccupied or abandoned properties as contained in newly added Chapter 8.38 of the Orange Municipal Code. The motion carried by the following vote:
Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
BilodeauAbsent:
9.2. Second Public Hearing to discuss and consider a draft City Charter Deputy City Manager Jack Morgan presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation and reviewed the items of interest raised during the previous Public Hearing.
Mayor Slater opened the Public Hearing at 7:03 p.m.
Public Speakers:
Curt Peterson spoke in support of adopting a charter.
Mary Oberschlake spoke in opposition to adopting a charter.
Reggie Mundekis spoke in opposition to adopting a charter.
Mayor Slater closed the Public Hearing at 7:06 p.m.
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During discussion, Council expressed concerns regarding provisions in the draft related to Council districts, the extension of Council terms, and the holding of concurrent elected offices.
With Council consensus, staff was directed to return with a revised charter for consideration at the July 14 meeting.
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
10.1. Progress update regarding the 2025 Design Review Committee (DRC) Ordinance No. 18-25
Planning Manager Hayden Beckman provided an update on the outcomes resulting from the revisions to the Design Review Committee ordinance at the end of 2025.
The report was received and filed.
10.2. Policies and Procedures for the Business Assistance Fa çade Program funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember Barrios, to:
1) Approve the Policies and Procedures for the Business Assistance Façade Program. 2) Submit the Policies and Procedures for the Business Assistance Fa çade Program to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for approval.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
BilodeauAbsent:
10.3. Adoption of the revised Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic Plan Deputy City Manager Morgan provided a brief overview of the revisions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember Dumitru, to adopt the revised Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic Plan. The motion carried by the following vote:
Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
BilodeauAbsent:
10.4. Review draft Resolution No. 11689 reaffirming the City ’s commitment to responsible stewardship of the public’s money
Deputy City Manager Morgan reviewed the changes made to the resolution reaffirming the City's commitment to responsible financial stewardship.
Council discussed proposed language regarding the City's support for vulnerable populations, the prioritization of fiscal responsibility, and potential revisions to the title "The Contract with Orange."
During discussion, Councilmember Barrios proposed reordering the sections of the resolution by moving current Section 5 Fiscal Responsibility and Balanced Budgeting to
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Section 1, current Section 6 Pension and Other Post -Employment Benefits Liability Reduction and Long -Term Sustainability to Section 2, and current Section 2 Independent Oversight Committee to Section 3.
A motion was made by Mayor Slater, seconded by Councilmember Dumitru, to adopt amended Resolution No. 11689 with the following revisions: reordering Sections 5, 6, and 2 as proposed by Councilmember Barrios; revising the title to "Rebuild Orange; " deleting the phrase "will support vulnerable populations in our community that need assistance" from Section 8; and inserting "homeless prevention" after "emergency response readiness" in Section 1. The motion carried by the following vote:
Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, and SlaterAyes:
Barrios, and GyllenhammerNoes:
BilodeauAbsent:
11. LEGAL AFFAIRS
11.1. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 11-26 amending Chapter 10.40 of the Orange Municipal Code pertaining to parking meter zones Administrative Manager Laura Lombardo provided a brief staff report and confirmed the ordinance would extend parking meter time limits.
A motion was made by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, to Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 11-26. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Chapter 10.40 of the Orange Municipal Code pertaining to parking meter zones. The motion carried by the following vote:
Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
BilodeauAbsent:
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, with Closed Session beginning at 5:00 p.m., if necessary.
A Special meeting will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber.
_/s/ Pamela Coleman______ _/s/ Daniel R. Slater_______ PAMELA COLEMAN DANIEL R. SLATER
CITY CLERK MAYOR