City of Orange
Orange City Council
August 25, 2026
MINUTES - FINAL
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
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 Pastor Rob Curington from Orange Villa Bible Church.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember John Gyllenhammer.
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: None
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Proclamation recognizing September 2026 as Hunger Action Month
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Speakers:
Curt Peterson, speaking on behalf of Wendy Ragland, commented on a cease and desist letter issued regarding a social media page using the City logo as its profile picture.
The following spoke in opposition of a proposed warehouse project on Glassell: Pilar Gutierrez-Lucero, Kevin Neu, Rachel Rolnicki, Darcy De Castro, Betsy McEneaney, and Gloria Ranallo.
The following spoke in opposition to the use of Flock cameras: Andrew Yrigoyen, Chloe Flanerty, and Leslie (remote speaker; last name not provided).
Sharon Edlin requested the City allow St. Magdalene's Church to participate in the permit parking program.
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The following spoke in support of efforts to keep the Holiday Skate Center open :
Alyson Telford, Faith Shimono, Sarah Chen Kahl, Eric Knapp, Jane Holiday Susselman, Tammy Depot, Natalie Chen, Maggie Susselman
Ric Olsen, Sons of the American Revolutionary War, spoke regarding the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Kevin Reyes spoke in support of Holiday Skate Center and the creation of a Heritage Commission.
Written Public Comments
Katy Svetezar submitted an email in support of efforts of keeping the Holiday Skate Center open.
Christina (last name not provided) submitted en eComment in opposition to the proposed warehouse on Glassell.
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 Meetings held on July 28 and August 11, 2026
ACTION: Approved minutes as presented.
3.3. Agreement and appropriation of $ 87,182 in grant funding received for Fiscal Year 2025 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program
Item 3.3 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Councilmember Barrios.
Note: Councilmember Dumitru disclosed he is employed by the Office of Emergency Services; however, does not have a financial interest in the item.
Orange Police Department staff provided a brief staff report and clarified that only statistical arrest data is shared with other agencies.
Public Speakers:
Reggie Mundekis spoke in support of approval.
Mary Oberschlake spoke in opposition of approval.
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ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Bilodeau, seconded by Councilmember Gyllenhammer, to:
1) Approve the agreement for Fiscal Year 2025 Operation Stonegarden in the amount of $87,182; and authorize the Chief of Police to execute on behalf of the City. 2) Adopt Resolution No. 11715. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange accepting funds in the amount of $ 87,182 from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department for Fiscal Year 2025 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program and authorizing the Chief of Police to execute the grant program agreement and related documents.
3) Accept into the City's Federal Grants Fund (399) revenue budget $ 87,182 in grant funds from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department to:
399-4133-43299-274003 Federal Grants - OPSG
4) Authorize the appropriation of $87,182 into Federal Grants Fund (399):
399-4133-51003-274003 Overtime - Safety
The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
3.4. Agreement and appropriation of $ 97,983 in grant funding received from the State of California, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for the Alcohol Policing Partnership Grant for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
ACTION: 1) Approved the agreement with the State of California, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control in the amount of $ 97,983 for the Alcohol Policing Partnership Grant; and authorized the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City. 2) Adopted Resolution No. 11716. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange accepting funds in the amount of $ 97,983 from the State of California, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for the Alcohol Policing Partnership Grant, and authorize the City Manager to execute the grant program agreement and related documents.
3) Accepted into the City ’s revenue budget $ 97,983 in grant funds from the State of California, Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control into the State Grants Fund (499) as follows:
499-4133-43299-274001-43 Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant FY27 4) Authorized the appropriation of $ 97,983 into the State Grants Fund (499) ABC Grant FY27 as follows:
499-4133-51003-274001-10 Overtime Safety $93,333
499-4133-57101-274001-20 Local Training $ 650
499-4133-53199-274001-20 Miscellaneous Operating Supplies $ 1,500 499-4133-80101-274001-20 Furniture, Fixture, Equipment $ 2,500
3.5. Agreements with the California Department of Health Care Services and CalOptima for a one-time Intergovernmental Transfer for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Item 3.5 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Councilmember Barrios.
Staff confirmed that the funds could be used to expand the Ambulance Operator program.
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ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, to: 1) Approve the agreements with California Department of Health Care Services and CalOptima authorizing the City's participation in a one-time Intergovernmental Transfer for the Twelve -month period ending December 21, 2025; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City; and 2) Authorize an advance not to exceed $ 826,000, covering the City's estimated non-federal share of $ 655,139, the required 20% assessment fee, and a 5% contingency for possible reconciliation adjustments, for a one -time Intergovernmental Transfer from the EMT Fund (225) to the California Department of Health Care Services. The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
3.6. Agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2026-2027 ACTION: 1) Approved grant Agreement No. PT27117 with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of $ 306,450 for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant; and authorized the City Manager and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
2) Accepted into the City ’s revenue budget a $ 306,450 grant from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety into revenue account number 399-4141-45290-274030, Federal Grants - OTS 26-27.
3) Authorized the appropriation of $ 306,450 into the following Traffic program expenditure accounts:
399-4141-51003-274030 Overtime - Safety $267,391
399-4141-51004-274030 Overtime - Miscellaneous $ 25,136 399-4141-57101-274030 Training/Conference/Meeting $ 4,942 399-4141-80101-274030 Furniture, Fixture, Equipment $ 8,981
3.7. Agreement with Intratek Computer, Inc. for desktop support services ACTION: Approved the agreement with Intratek Computer, Inc. in the amount of $818,732.98 ($756,652 for three years and $ 62,080.98 for three months) for desktop support services; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.8. First Amendment to Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for maintenance of surveillance cameras, hardware infrastructure, and licensing supporting the City’s existing Genetec Security platform
Item 3.8 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Councilmember Barrios.
Staff clarified that the First Amendment to the agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc . serves as an interim agreement to allow staff to proceed through the RFP process.
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ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Gyllenhammer, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, to approve the first amendment to agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $ 122,061.00 for maintenance of surveillance cameras, hardware infrastructure, and the Genetec security platform license; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
3.9. Acceptance and appropriation of $ 600,000 in Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs - Project X Tier 1 2026 Environmental Cleanup Program Fund and appropriation of $ 183,000 in matching funds for White Oak Ridge & Palmyra Ave Water Quality Storm Drain Project
Written Comment
Jake Comer submitted an eComment in support of approval.
ACTION: 1) Accepted into the City ’s revenue budget $ 600,000 in grant funds from the Orange County Transportation Authority Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program to Reimbursable Capital Projects (550):
550-5101-43499-275134-43 White Oak Ridge & Palmyra Ave WQ Storm Drain Project
2) Authorized the appropriation of $600,000 to Reimbursable Capital Projects (550):
550-5101-85102-275134-20 White Oak Ridge & Palmyra Ave WQ Storm Drain Project 3) Authorized the appropriation of $ 183,000 from the Sewer (601) unreserved fund balance to:
601-5101-85102-275134-20 White Oak Ridge & Palmyra Ave WQ Storm Drain Project 4) Approved the addition of the White Oak Ridge & Palmyra Ave Water Quality Storm Drain Project to the Measure M 2 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 through 2032-2033.
3.10. Award of Contract to Ultimate Maintenance Services, Inc. for Custodial Services for City Facilities
A speaker card was submitted for Item 3.10; therefore, the item was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Public Speaker:
Curt Peterson spoke in support of the services being provided but expressed opposition to the total contract amount.
Council expressed support for the additional services related to the parking structure .
Staff confirmed that the parking structure services will be funded through parking fee revenues.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Mayor Slater, to:
1) Approve the contract with Ultimate Maintenance Services, Inc. in the amount of $1,681,774.68, representing an original proposal amount of $ 1,462,412.76, plus a 15% contingency of $ 219,361.91, for Custodial Services for City Facilities; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
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2) Authorize the appropriation of $ 204,353.95 from the General Fund (100) and $19,482.61 from Water (600) unreserved fund balances to:
100-5601-56104- Janitorial Services $139,121.24 100-5002-56104- Janitorial Services $ 65,232.71 600-5601-56404- Janitorial Services $ 19,482.61 The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
3.11. First Amendment to Contract with All Cities Engineering, Inc. and Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Annual Pipeline Renewal Project ACTION: 1) Approved the First Amendment with All Cities Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $ 363,293; and authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
2) Authorized the appropriation of $ 363,294 from the Water Fund (600) unreserved fund balance to:
600-5803-85103-255085-20 Pipeline Renewal Project
3) Accepted Annual Pipeline Renewal Project as complete. 4) Authorized City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
3.12. First Amendment to Contract with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. for Annual Concrete Replacement at Various Locations Fiscal Year 2025-2026 ACTION: 1) Approved the amendment to the contract with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. in the amount of $ 105,100 for Annual Concrete Replacement at Various Locations Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
2) Authorized the continuing appropriation of $ 161,604.93 from the Fiscal Year 2026 CIP budget account into the Fiscal Year 2027 budget:
500-5101-87102-255702- Pavement Management Program
3.13. Response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “PFAS and Public Awareness: A Closer Look at Orange County Drinking Water” ACTION: Approved the City of Orange response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “PFAS and Public Awareness: A Closer Look at Orange County Drinking Water,” and authorized the Mayor to execute the response on behalf of the City Council.
3.14. Adoption of amendments to the City ’s Conflict of Interest Code following the 2026 biennial review
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 11714. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting an amended Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974.
3.15. Winter Holiday Closure for 2026, 2027, and 2028
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 11717. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange regarding the 2026, 2027, and 2028 Winter Holiday Closure.
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Approval of the Consent Calendar
Items 3.3, 3.5, 3.8, and 3.10 were removed from the Consent Calendar and heard separately. All other items were approved as recommended.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember Gyllenhammer, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER
Mayor Slater announced several vacancies on Boards, Committees, and Commissions.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Gutierrez shared a video from a recent visit with Bomberos Quer étaro, located in one of the City ’s Sister Cities. She also announced the groundbreaking for the Grijalva Skate Park on August 27, 2026.
6. AB 1234 REPORTS
None
7. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
7.1. Appointment to the Community Development Block Grant Program Committee Public Speaker:
James Kushon addressed Council regarding his request to transfer from the Park Planning & Community Events Commission to the CDBG Program Committee.
A motion was made by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Gyllenhammer, to appoint James Kushon to the CDBG Program Committee to fill an unexpired term ending on June 30, 2027. The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
None
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9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9.1. Agreements related to the restoration and future conveyance to the City of the approximately 67.7-acre former Sully -Miller property at 6145 E. Santiago Canyon Road for permanent public open space, and finding of California Environmental Quality Act exemption
City Manager Hildenbrand provided the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Public Speakers:
Reggie Mundekis spoke in support.
Laurel Maldonado spoke in opposition, citing unresolved environmental issues and requesting that the City postpone action until those issues are resolved.
Dru Whitefeather spoke in opposition expressing concern that the agreements are subject to CEQA.
Sherry Panttaja, Orange Park Association, spoke in support.
Theresa Sears spoke in support.
Written Public Comments
Kim Plehn submitted an eComment in opposition expressing concern that the agreements are subject to CEQA and requesting the City postpone action.
Adrienne Gladson submitted an eComment in support.
Jake Comer submitted an eComment in support.
Staff responded to Council's questions regarding CEQA and a recent letter from the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) received by the City.
Steve Brown, representing Landify, confirmed the company's commitment to complying with all applicable regulatory requirements.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gyllenhammer, seconded by Mayor Slater, to:
1) Approve the Real Property Transfer Agreement between the City of Orange and Landify ECT Construction Corporation for the future conveyance of the approximately
67.7-acre former Sully -Miller property to the City, subject to the terms and conditions contained therein.
2) Approve the Multiparty Indemnification and Release Agreement among the City of Orange, Landify ECT Construction Corporation, and Milan REI X, LLC concerning environmental liabilities associated with the property. 3) Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreements on behalf of the City. 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute related documents once finalized and made available, including agreement exhibits, and authorize the City Manager take actions necessary to incorporate those exhibits as a part of the agreements and implement said agreements, including executing non -substantive modifications, amendments, or extensions consistent with the purpose and intent of the agreements and approved as to form by the City Attorney, provided that such modifications, amendments, or extensions do not materially increase the City's financial obligations or environmental liability or materially alter the conditions to the City's acquisition of the property.
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5) Find that approval of the agreements is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c), and is further exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that the approvals will not have a significant effect on the environment; and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
NoneAbsent:
9.2. County of Orange Unincorporated Island Annexation Study and Policy Direction (Continued from August 11, 2026)
Public Speakers:
Curt Peterson, speaking on behalf of Wendy Ragland, spoke in opposition of annexation.
Reggie Mundekis expressed concerns regarding the annexation of all islands.
Laurie Cesena stated that the City should ask residents whether they wish to be annexed before initiating the annexation process.
Laurel Maldonado spoke in opposition to the annexation of OPA.
Dru Whitefeather requested that OPA be removed from consideration for annexation.
Sherry Panttaja, speaking on behalf of the OPA Association, requested that OPA be removed from consideration for annexation.
Written Public Comments
Adrienne Gladson submitted an eComment in support of pursuing annexation.
Jake Comer submitted an eComment in support of pursuing annexation of all County islands except the RJ Noble site.
Council discussed the advantages and disadvantages of annexing each of the unincorporated islands, community engagement, and the exclusion of OPA and the Lincoln/Glassell area from consideration.
A motion was made by Mayor Slater, seconded by Councilmember Tavoularis, to direct the City Manager to pursue annexation of the El Modena, North El Modena, Olive Heights, and Santiago Creek (Bond Pits) County islands into the City of Orange and to undertake the due diligence, negotiations, technical studies, and coordination with Orange County LAFCO, the County of Orange, affected service providers, and other agencies necessary to advance the annexations. Staff shall fully evaluate and address the fiscal, infrastructure, service -delivery, property tax, land use, environmental, legal, and transition issues associated with the annexations and seek terms that protect the City's financial and operational interests. Staff shall advance this work over the next six months and return to the City Council no later than February 2027 with an update, recommended terms, and any actions or approvals necessary to continue and complete the annexation process.
During further discussion, Councilmember Gyllenhammer requested a friendly amendment to include a resident survey for each unincorporated island. Mayor Slater
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did not agree to the amendment. Councilmember Tavoularis suggested conducting community engagement in lieu of a survey. Mayor Slater agreed to add community engagement to the motion.
An amended motion was made by Mayor Slater, seconded by Councilmember Tavoularis, to direct the City Manager to pursue annexation of the El Modena, North El Modena, Olive Heights, and Santiago Creek (Bond Pits) County islands into the City of Orange and to undertake the due diligence, negotiations, technical studies, community engagement and coordination with Orange County LAFCO, the County of Orange, affected service providers, and other agencies necessary to advance the annexations.
Staff was directed to fully evaluate and address the fiscal, infrastructure, service-delivery, property tax, land use, environmental, legal, and transition issues associated with the annexations and seek terms that protect the City's financial and operational interests. Staff was further directed to advance this work over the next six months and return to the City Council no later than February 2027 with an update, recommended terms, and any actions or approvals necessary to continue and complete the annexation process.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
Barrios, and DumitruNoes:
NoneAbsent:
Councilmember Tavoularis left the meeting at 9:54 p.m.
9.3. Result of the Independent Accountants’ Report on the Agreed Upon Procedures for Payroll
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember Barrios, to receive and file the results of the Agreed Upon Procedures for Payroll. The motion carried by the following vote:
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes:
NoneNoes:
TavoularisAbsent:
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 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