City of Orange
Orange City Council
June 29, 2026
MINUTES - FINAL
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in a Special Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
4:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Slater called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m.
1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Jon Dumitru.
1.2 ROLL CALL
Present: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: None
Mayor pro tem Bilodeau joined the meeting at 4:09 p.m.
1.3 PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation recognizing the United States Semiquincentennial (1776-2026)
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1. Public Hearing to Receive the Required Report and Consider Extending Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 08-26 Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on New Massage Establishments
Senior Code Compliance Officer Adam Davis provided a brief staff report.
Mayor Slater opened the Public Hearing at 4:09 p.m.
Public Speakers:
The following spoke in support of adoption: Carolyn Cavecche, Sean Chavarria, and Brandy Romero.
Mayor Slater closed the Public Hearing at 4:13 p.m.
Council discussed the current number of massage establishments in the City and the illegal activity occurring at some establishments.
Orange City Council Minutes - Final June 29, 2026
A motion was made by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 08-26-A extending Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 08-26 establishing a temporary moratorium on new massage establishments and the expansion of existing massage establishments for an additional twenty-two (22) months and fifteen (15) days while the City completes its review and adoption of updated Municipal Code and Zoning Code regulations. The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
3. CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:23 p.m. with all Members present 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: Cole McDonough v. City of Orange, et al.
United States District Court Case No. 8:26-cv-00881-JDE
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Council reconvened in Regular Session at 4:38 p.m. with nothing to report.
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:38 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.
_/s/ Pamela Coleman_____ _/s/ Daniel R. Slater______ PAMELA COLEMAN DANIEL R. SLATER
CITY CLERK MAYOR