City of Orange
Orange City Council
September 08, 2026
MINUTES - FINAL
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember Gyllenhammer participated in this meeting via teleconference from the Business Center, Marriott Hotel & Golf Club at Champion Circle, 3300 Championship Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177. A copy of the agenda was posted at this location.
6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Slater called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Pastor Ric Olsen, Orange City Fire Chaplain.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Dan Slater.
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: Tavoularis
Councilmember Gyllenhammer participated via teleconference.
1.4 ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Clerk Coleman announced, pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, the teleconference location was identified in the meeting notice and agenda. Roll call votes would be conducted on all action items while Councilmember Gyllenhammer participated via teleconference.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Councilmember Gyllenhammer confirmed there was no one present to speak at his location.
Public Speakers:
Charles Romanov-Bivens spoke regarding ongoing issues with neighbors.
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The following spoke in opposition to a proposed warehouse project on Glassell:
Victoria Lim, Justin Smith, Doug Oldham, Betsy McEneaney, Christina Martinez, and Rachel Rolnicki.
Amie Losi expressed concerns regarding traffic in the neighborhoods behind the Orange Mall.
Susan Huber expressed concerns regarding traffic and parking on Canal St. near the Orange Mall.
The following spoke in support of preserving the Holiday Skate Center: Eric Knapp, Kevin Reyes, and Ethan CJ Ramirez.
Mary Oberschlake spoke regarding her personal achievements and the nonpartisan group Indivisible Orange.
Craig Attanasio spoke regarding immigration issues.
Elaine Bissonnette expressed concerns regarding speeding and drag racing on Walnut near Grijalva Park.
Written Public Comments
Michael Mavrovouniotis submitted an email expressing concerns with OC Animal Care.
Deborah Wayland submitted an email opposing a proposed warehouse project 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. Confirmation of accounts payable warrant registers dated August 4, 6, 13, 18, 20, and 27, 2026 and payroll check warrants dated August 14 and 28, 2026 ACTION: Ratified the accompanying registers.
3.3. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meeting held on August 25, 2026
ACTION: Approved minutes as presented.
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Approval of the Consent Calendar
All items were approved as recommended.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Gyllenhammer, and Slater Noes: None
Absent: Tavoularis
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER
None
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
5.1. Highlight Local Business (Gutierrez)
Councilmember Gutierrez highlighted the following local business: Derm FX.
6. AB 1234 REPORTS
None
7. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
None
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
8.1. Initial review of the preliminary 13-Year Financial Sustainability and Investment Strategy
City Manager Hildenbrand presented the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Public Speaker:
Reggie Mundekis spoke in support of the preliminary plan and the proposed oversight should the sales tax measure pass.
Written Public Comment
Jordan Prell submitted an eComment in support of the preliminary plan and expressed appreciation for the long-term framework.
Council expressed support for the outlined priorities, including reducing debt, and requested greater emphasis on financial stability. Following discussion, staff was directed to return with a corresponding plan outlining additional reductions in the event the sales tax measure does not pass in November.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 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