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
October 13, 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 any legislative action it deems appropriate with respect to an agenda item and is not limited to the recommended action stated in a staff report or on the agenda.
The agenda and supporting documentation are available at least 72 hours before the Council meeting on the City’s website at www.cityoforange.org, at the City Clerk’s Office, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, and at the Main Public Library, 407 E. Chapman Avenue.
Written materials relating to an agenda item that are provided to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet and before the Council considers the item will be available for public inspection on the City’s website, at the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours, and at the Council meeting.
Public Participation
Regular meetings are televised live on Spectrum Cable Channel 3 and AT&T U-verse Channel 99, and streamed live on the City's website at www.cityoforange.org.
Remote participants may call (714) 912-1780 to listen to the meeting. The meeting line opens 30 minutes before the scheduled meeting start time and remains available throughout the meeting. To speak during the meeting, you must register online before the close of the applicable public comment period at publiccomment.cityoforange.org.
To listen to the meeting from any phone, dial (714) 912-1780 and enter meeting code 10872# when prompted.
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Public Participation (continued)
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 or Remotely
Register to speak in-person or remotely at publiccomment.cityoforange.org. In-person speakers may also register at the meeting.
Remote Participants
Remote speakers must register using the same telephone number they will use to call into the meeting. This number is used to identify and call on remote speakers during the meeting.
Call (714) 912-1780 and enter meeting code 10872# to listen to the meeting by phone while waiting to speak.
Requests to speak must be submitted before the close of the public comment period for the applicable agenda item or before the close of the general public comment period for non-agenda items.
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. Speakers are requested to identify themselves for the record before addressing the City Council. All speakers shall observe civility, decorum, and good behavior.
2) Written Public Comments via eComment
Members of the public may submit their written comments electronically for City Council consideration by using the eComment feature on the Meeting Calendar page of the City's website at www .cityoforange.org. eComments are immediately available to both the City Councilmembers and the public.
To ensure distribution to the City Council before consideration of an agenda item, members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. All written comments will be posted on the City’s website after the meeting.
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 124-142 S. Grand Street, 148 S. Grand Street, 154 S. Grand Street, 176 S.
Grand Street, 230 E. Chapman Avenue and the adjacent S. Grand Street parcel (APNs 390-382-07, -08, -09, -11, -05, and -14)
Agency Negotiator: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager or designee Negotiating Parties: Samuelian Group; Brandywine Acquisition Group Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 171 N. Cypress Street; 177 N. Cypress Street
Agency Negotiator: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager or designee Negotiating Parties: Orange Home Grown Foundation, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
c. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 307 E. Chapman Avenue
Agency Negotiator: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager or designee Negotiating Parties: C&C Development and Charis Capital Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
5. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will adjourn to the 6:00 p.m. Regular Session in the Council Chamber.
Orange City Council Agenda October 13, 2026
6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
1.1 INVOCATION
Chaplain Nathaniel Sevilla, Green Meadows Hospice Care
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Jon Dumitru
1.3 ROLL CALL
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Introduction of 2026/2027 High School Student Liaisons and School Updates El Modena High School - Payden Thibodeau
Orange High School - Zailycec Nava
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. CONTINUED BUSINESS
3.1. Mills Act Program Review - Request for Additional Time and Temporary Deferral of Adopted Fee Increase (Continued from September 22, 2026)
1. Continue consideration of the Mills Act Program to the April 13, 2027, City Council meeting.
2. Direct staff to conduct the comprehensive Mills Act Program review described in Attachment 3, including a contract-by-contract review of all existing Mills Act agreements and recommendations regarding program structure, eligibility, application procedures, program size and growth, contract duration, administration, inspections, compliance, existing-contract transition, property transfers, nonrenewal, cancellation, fiscal impacts, fees, staffing, technology, and implementation.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 11724. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Resolution No. 11665 to defer implementation of the Mills Act Program fee increases in the Master Schedule of Fees and Charges.
Recommended Action:
Orange City Council Agenda October 13, 2026
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - September 22, 2026, Mills Act Program Staff Report Attachment 2 - Resolution No. 11720
Attachment 3 - Mills Act Comprehensive Review Work Plan Attachment 4 - Resolution No. 11724
Attachments:
4. 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.
4.1. Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.
Approve.
Recommended Action:
Attachments: Staff Report
4.2. Confirmation of accounts payable warrant registers dated September 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2026 and payroll check registers dated September 11, and 25, 2026 Ratify the accompanying registers.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Attachment 1 - September 3, 2026 Accounts Payable Register Attachment 2 - September 10, 2026 Accounts Payable Register Attachment 3 - September 17, 2026 Accounts Payable Register Attachment 4 - September 24, 2026 Accounts Payable Register Attachment 5 - September 11, 2026 Payroll Register
Attachment 6 - September 25, 2026 Payroll Register
Attachments:
4.3. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meeting held on September 22, 2026
Approve minutes as presented.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
September 22, 2026, Regular Meeting minutes
Attachments:
Orange City Council Agenda October 13, 2026
4.4. Appropriation of $15,000 from the Opioid Settlement Fund for Opioid Awareness and Community Training Initiatives
Authorize the appropriation of $15,000 from the Opioid Settlement Fund (226) unreserved fund balance to:
226-3121-51003 Overtime - Safety $10,500
226-3125-57101 Training/Conference/Meetings $ 4,500
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Exhibit E of the Final Settlement Agreement
Attachments:
4.5. Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Bridge Preventive Maintenance/Repair
1. Accept the Bridge Preventive Maintenance/Repair project, Bid No. 24-25.23, SP3880, as complete.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Notice of Completion and Acceptance
Attachments:
4.6. Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Facility Lighting Improvements for the Police Department
1. Accept the Facility Lighting Improvements Project for the Police Department as complete.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Notice of Completion and Acceptance
Attachments:
4.7. Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Police Department Facility Flooring and Paint Improvements
1. Accept the Police Department Facility Flooring and Paints Improvements as complete.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Notice of Completion and Acceptance
Attachments:
Orange City Council Agenda October 13, 2026
4.8. Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Reservoir 5 Exterior Cathodic Protection System Installation Project
1. Accept the Reservoir 5 Exterior Cathodic Protection System Installation Project, Bid No. 25-26.06, as complete.
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Notice of Completion and Acceptance
Attachments:
4.9. Part-Time and Limited Duration employees’ classification, compensation, and terms of employment for the period of January 1, 2027, through and including December 31, 2027
Adopt Resolution No. 11722. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange rescinding Resolution No. 11650 and all amendments thereto and approving provisions relating to the classification, compensation, and terms of employment of Part-Time and Limited Duration employees effective January 1, 2027, through and including December 31, 2027.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Resolution No. 11722
Attachments:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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5. 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.
5.1. Discussion regarding a potential amendment to the Orange Municipal Code to expand residential permit parking eligibility
6. 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.
6.1. Highlight Local Business (Gutierrez)
7. 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.
Orange City Council Agenda October 13, 2026
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9.1. Revised Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic Plan - Fiscal Year 2026-27 First Quarter Update
Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2026-27 First Quarter Update for the Revised Fiscal Years 2025-2030 Citywide Strategic Plan.
Recommended Action:
Staff Report
Revised Plan Q1 Update
Attachments:
10. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, with Closed Session beginning at 5:00 p.m., if necessary.
I, Pamela Coleman, MMC, 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: October 8, 2026