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Placentia City Council
Placentia City Council acting as Successor Agency To The Placentia Redevelopment Agency, Placentia Industrial Commercial Development Authority, Placentia Public Financing Authority
MINUTES
February 4, 2025
City Council Chambers - 401 E. Chapman Avenue, Placentia, CA MINUTES OF THE PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Kirwin called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmember/Board Member Hummer, Smith, Yamaguchi, Wanke, Kirwin None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
City Clerk McKinnell stated the City Clerk’s Office received no public comment for the Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION PROCEEDINGS:
City Clerk McKinnell announced the Closed Session matters and cases.
The City Council and Boards of Directors recessed to the City Council Caucus Room for the purpose of conducting their Closed Session proceedings on the following:
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Designated Representatives: Thomas Hatch, Interim City Administrator Alice Burnett, Director of Human Resources
Employee Organizations: Placentia City Employees Association (PCEA) Placentia Firefighters Association (PFA)
Placentia Fire Management Association (PFMA)
Placentia Police Management Association (PPMA)
Placentia Police Officers Association (PPOA)
Unrepresented Employees
2. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(1 case)
3. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Interim City Administrator
RECESS: The City Council and Boards of Directors recessed to their 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting.
MINUTES OF THE PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Kirwin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmember/Board Member Hummer, Smith, Yamaguchi, Wanke, Kirwin None
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STAFF PRESENT:
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Christian Bettenhausen; Interim City Administrator Thomas Hatch; Deputy City Administrator Rosanna Ramirez; Director of Community Services Lydie Gutfeld; Director of Development Services Joe Lambert; Director of Finance Jennifer Lampman; Director of Human Resources Alice Burnett; Director of Public Works Chris Tanio; Fire Chief Jason Dobine; Police Chief Brad Butts; Deputy Director of Administrative Services Jeannette Ortega; City Clerk Robert McKinnell; Interim Deputy City Clerk Nancy Albitre- Seely
INVOCATION: Chaplain Kenneth Curry
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Kirwin
PRESENTATIONS: None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Bettenhausen reported a discussion on Closed Session Items 1 and 2. There was no reportable action.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
John Beltran requested the City prioritize street repairs over non-essential capital projects, citing community concerns, public health impacts, and the importance of demonstrating visible progress.
Trudi Des Roches, Yorba Linda Water District Director, provided an update on upcoming water system projects in Placentia, including the Golden Avenue water line extension, fire flow improvements, and infrastructure upgrades. She also announced the District’s Budget Workshop scheduled for February 25, 2025.
Scott King expressed appreciation for recent street improvements, requested prioritization of repairs in the Ponderosa tract, raised concerns regarding damaged city trees and the cost of non-essential projects such as the Kramer Park fountain, and recommended Staff conduct on-site evaluations prior to making project decisions.
Mark Hammel expressed concern about hazardous sidewalk conditions on Rio Grande Avenue between Potomac and Rogue, particularly for students walking to El Dorado High School, and requested improvements to sidewalk accessibility and surrounding street conditions.
Craig Green clarified his compliance with ethics requirements in relation to his reappointment to the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board and defended his support of former City Administrator Arrula and expressed concern over remarks he believed questioned his personal integrity.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Smith announced that the City is currently accepting applications for various commissions and committees, including the Financial Audit Oversight Committee, Heritage Festival Committee, Planning Commission, Streetscape and Transportation Advisory Commission, and the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District. Additional information is available on the City’s website or through the City Clerk’s Office. He reported attendance at the following meetings and events, the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) meeting, a Metrolink coordination meeting with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and BNSF Railway, the Bridges at Kraemer Place Community Advisory Board (as Chair), the La Placita Park ribbon cutting, and the Miss Placentia/Miss Yorba Linda Scholarship Program.
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Councilmember Hummer praised the La Placita Park ribbon cutting and announced City facilities will be closed on February 17, 2025, for Presidents’ Day. He stated street sweeping will be canceled, trash pickup will continue, and non-emergency Public Works issues can be reported to (714) 993-8111.
Councilmember Yamaguchi congratulated the Placentia Library on the groundbreaking of its new outdoor space and reported meeting with an AI startup exploring smart city technology that uses vehicle-mounted cameras to detect infrastructure issues such as potholes, streetlight outages, and road conditions.
Mayor Pro Tem Wanke reported attending the Association of California Cities – Orange County Board Installation and the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) Board meetings. He addressed Item 1e, clarifying the street signal synchronization project is essential for traffic flow and emphasized efforts to pause non-essential spending and prioritize infrastructure funding.
Mayor Kirwin reflected on community events, praised youth leadership, and expressed appreciation for local scholarship programs.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.c):
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Bettenhausen requested Item 1.f be pulled and removed from the agenda.
Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Smith, and carried a 5-0 vote, to remove Item 1.f from the agenda and approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, as recommended.
1.a. CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Approve
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.b. CITY FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 REGISTERS FOR FEBRUARY 4, 2025 Check Register
Fiscal Impact: $ 1,485,205.11
Electronic Disbursement Register
Fiscal Impact: $ 3,850,687.84
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Receive and file
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.c. MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR/ICDA/PPFA SPECIAL MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 3, 2024, AND OCTOBER 28, 2024
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Approve
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.d. APPROVAL TO REPLACE EXISTING DOOR ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM FOR CITY HALL, POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND FIRE ADMINISTRATION BUILDINGS
Fiscal Impact:
Expense: $163,971.49 Total Project Amount
$146,337.72 Equipment Purchase and Labor Total
$ 17,633.77 Project Contingency Amount
Budget: $185,000.00 FY 2024-25 CIP Budget (796509-6840) Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the replacement of the existing Stanley PAC door access control system to cloud based, Open Path Access Control system; and
2. Approve the selection of ASSI Security, the City's current provider of the same cloud-based system being installed at the new Public Safety Building, to supply and install the new access control system; and
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3. Approve a contingency budget of 10% of the total project cost to cover unforeseen change requests and expenses; and
4. Authorize the Interim City Administrator and/or her designee to execute all necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.e. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE KRAEMER BOULEVARD/GLASSELL STREET/GRAND
AVENUE CORRIDOR REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT Fiscal Impact:
Expense: $191,950.00 City's Share of Project Cost
Budget: $191,950.00 To be included in the FY 25-26 CIP Budget Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Cooperative Agreement for the Kraemer Boulevard/Glassell Street/Grand Avenue Project Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program between the Cities of Santa Ana, Brea, Placentia, Anaheim, and Orange; and
2. Authorize the Interim City Administrator and/or his designee to execute the necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.f. RESOLUTION APPOINTING RETIRED ANNUITANT DAYLENE ALLIMAN AS A TEMPORARY HUMAN
RESOURCES ANALYST TO PERFORM WORK OF A LIMITED DURATION UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 75522.56 AND 21224
Fiscal Impact:
The Human Resources Analyst is a regularly allocated position within the City's budget. The costs associated with a temporary Human Resources Analyst can be covered in the current year's FY 2024- 25 budget.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California Certifying the Human Resources Analyst Classification as a critically needed position and appointing Daylene Alliman as a temporary Human Resources Analyst Pursuant to Government Code Sections 75522.56 and 21224 (Item 1.f was pulled and removed from the agenda)
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Bettenhausen requested Item 1.f be pulled and removed from the agenda.
Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Smith, and carried a 5-0 vote, to pull and remove Item 1.f from the agenda.
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
2.a. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 10.56 “GRAFFITI” OF TITLE 10 “PEACE, MORALS AND SAFETY” OF THE PLACENTIA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PREVENTION, ENFORCEMENT, AND ABATEMENT OF
GRAFFITI, AND RECOVERING COSTS RELATED THERETO
Fiscal Impact: No immediate impact. Potential for increased revenue.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing concerning Ordinance No. O-2025-01, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California amending Sections 10.56.010, 10.56.020,
10.56.060, and 10.56.070 (Chapter 10.56 “Graffiti” of Title 10 “Peace, Morals and Safety”) relating to the prevention, enforcement, and abatement of graffiti, and recovering costs related thereto; and
2. Receive the Staff Report and consider all Public Testimony; and
3. Close the Public Hearing; and
4. Waive full reading, by title only, and introduce and adopt Ordinance No. O-2025-01, amending PMC Title 10 related to graffiti abatement. Open the Public Hearing concerning the
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transfer of unclaimed payroll and accounts payable checks to the General Fund, consider all public testimony, ask questions of staff, and close the public hearing; and (Approved 5-0, to introduce and have first reading by title only of Ordinance O-2025-01 with amended sections)
Mayor Kirwin opened the Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m.
Interim City Administrator Hatch introduced Director of Development Services Joe Lambert, who presented the item and invited Code Enforcement Supervisor Daniel Pivaroff to provide details on the ordinance.
Mayor Kirwin opened public comment.
John Beltran expressed concerns that anti-graffiti coatings are ineffective, expensive, difficult to maintain, and aesthetically unappealing. He emphasized the need for a balanced approach to graffiti prevention that does not place an undue burden on either the City or property owners.
Mayor Kirwin closed the Public Hearing at 7:51 p.m.
A discussion was held about the proposed ordinance changes and provided Staff with direction regarding the amended sections.
Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Smith, and carried a 5-0 vote, to introduce and have first reading by title only of Ordinance O-2025-01 with amended sections.
3. REGULAR AGENDA:
3.a. APPOINTMENTS TO THE CENTENNIAL STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE CITY'S UPCOMING CENTENNIAL IN 2026
Fiscal Impact: At this time there is no fiscal impact associated with the creation of the Committee.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Formally appoint one (1) City Council Member to serve on the Centennial Steering Committee; and
2. Approve the appointment of City Council Member and Placentia Rotary Member Ward Smith to the Centennial Steering Committee on behalf of the City Council and the Rotary Club of Placentia; and
3. Approve the appointment of Historical Committee Members Bonnie Carren and Kathy Frazee to the Centennial Steering Committee per the recommendation of the Historical Committee; and
4. Approve the appointment of Park, Arts, and Recreation Commissioner Tricia Montelongo to the Centennial Steering Committee per the recommendation of the Park, Arts, and Recreation Committee; and
5. Approve the appointment of Placentia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michele Severson to the Centennial Steering Committee on behalf of the Placentia Chamber of Commerce; and
6. Approve the appointment of Placita Santa Fe Merchants Association President Rosalina Davis to the Centennial Steering Committee on behalf of the Placita Santa Fe Merchants Association; and
7. Approve the appointment of Heritage Committee Member Kenny Binnings to the Centennial Steering Committee on behalf of the Heritage Committee; and
8. Approve the appointment of Placentia Library District Assistant Director Yesenia Baltierra to the Centennial Steering Committee on behalf of the Placentia Library District; and
9. Approve the appointment of Kiwanis Club President James Kissinger to the Centennial Steering Committee on behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Placentia; and
10. Approve the appointment of Art Castillo to the Centennial Steering Committee in representation of Council District 2 per the recommendation of Mayor Kirwin (District 2). (Approved 5-0, as recommended)
Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and carried a 5-0 vote, to approve Item 3.a., as recommended.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBERS REQUESTS:
Councilmember Yamaguchi thanked the IT team for improving access control to the building.
Mayor Kirwin requested a future discussion on facilitating cooperation between the City and property owners in addressing graffiti issues, including potential cost -sharing or reimbursement programs.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Board of Directors adjourned at 7:59 p.m., to a regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
Kevin Kirwin, Mayor/Agency Chair
ATTEST:
Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk/Agency Secretary
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