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Placentia City Council Regular Meeting
Placentia City Council Acting as Successor Agency to the Placentia Redevelopment Agency, Placentia Industrial Commercial Development Authority, Placentia Public Financing Authority
MINUTES
FEBRUARY 18, 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 5:00 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: Brian Peña, 6th Grader from OCSCS
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Bettenhausen reported a discussion was held on the Closed Session items.
There was no reportable action.
PRESENTATIONS: None
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Heather Gapik thanked the City Council for supporting pickleball courts and noted their positive impact on community connection and local businesses.
Aaron Mills expressed appreciation for the pickleball courts and lighting improvements and raised concerns about parking and traffic.
Randy Houston, President of the Orange County Law Enforcement Emerald Society, thanked the City Council for its support and requested a waiver of city fees for their event.
Brenda Classen thanked the City Council for the pickleball courts and shared her gratitude for the opportunity to stay active at 82 years old.
Mark Hammel thanked the City Council for sidewalk repairs and urged attention to ongoing street issues, particularly in North Palm Village.
David Tsai expressed concerns about the Chick-fil-A project at Rose and Alta Vista, citing privacy and safety issues due to elevation and landscaping.
Andrew Kadera thanked the City Council for supporting pickleball and shared how it has enriched his life and strengthened community ties.
Steve Nakanishi thanked the City Council for supporting pickleball and highlighted its positive impact on his life and his students.
Guillermo Noffal expressed appreciation for the pickleball courts and shared how the sport has enhanced his life and community connections.
John Beltran voiced concerns about poor road conditions and urged the City Council to prioritize street repairs over non-essential projects.
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Stephanie Turner expressed frustration over neglected street maintenance and urged the City Council to prioritize road repairs.
Dave Salamone raised concerns about the Chick-fil-A development, citing privacy, safety, and noise issues, and urged the City Council to implement safeguards.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Smith reported his attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Transportation Committee meeting.
Councilmember Hummer announced the City is now hiring for Community Services summer jobs, including part-time positions as community service leaders and lifeguard staff for recreation and aquatics programs.
Please visit City’s website or call Human Resources at 714-993-8141, for more information.
Councilmember Yamaguchi reported he toured city facilities with the Director of Community Services Lydie Gutfled, discussed the pickleball courts, potential dog park locations, and alternative facility uses. He mentioned the ongoing discussions on the Chick-fil-A project and promised to keep residents updated via email.
Mayor Pro Tem Wanke announced the City’s Free Shredding and E-waste Recycling event on Saturday, March 15th, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Civic Center parking lot. He reported his attendance at the Orange County Sanitation District Administration Committee meeting.
Mayor Kirwin emphasized the importance of the public's input, acknowledged the challenges of budget constraints, and expressed appreciation for the early and transparent budget review process.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.c):
Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and carried a 5-0 vote, to approve 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 18, 2025 Check Register
Fiscal Impact: $1,319,248.12
Electronic Disbursement Register
Fiscal Impact: $1,924,528.93
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Receive and file
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.c SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. O-2025-01, 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:
Waive full reading, by title only, and adopt 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
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(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 (Approved 5-0, as recommended)
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
2.a TRANSFER OF UNCLAIMED PAYROLL AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CHECKS TO THE GENERAL FUND Fiscal Impact:
General Fund Revenue: $25,393.67
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing concerning the 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
2. Adopt Resolution No. R-2025-05 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, amending the City’s FY 2024-25 Budget.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
Mayor Kirwin opened the Public Hearing at 7:53 p.m.
Director of Finance Jennifer Lampman gave a presentation on the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Wanke inquired about efforts to contact potential check recipients beyond the newspaper publication. Director Lampman stated that employees were contacted directly, but businesses were only notified via legal notice, as policy requires no further outreach.
Mayor Kirwin opened public comments. City Clerk McKinnell stated the City Clerk’s Office received no public comment for the item.
Mayor Kirwin closed the Public Hearing at 7:56 p.m.
Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Smith, and carried a 5-0 vote, to approve Item 2.a., as recommended.
3. REGULAR AGENDA (Items 3.a through 3.b):
3.a FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT
Fiscal Impact:
Fund Revenues Expenditures
General Fund 1,168,072 1,878,850
Special Revenue 2,048,076 4,023,231
Capital Projects - (2,700)
Enterprise Funds - (4,700)
Internal Service Fund 125,086 145,686
Total 3,341,234 6,040,367
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Approve the Mid-Year Budget Report and adopt Resolution No. R-2025-06, amending the City’s FY 2024-25 Budget, Position Allocation Plan and Salary Schedule. (Approved 5-0, as recommended)
Director of Finance Jennifer Lampman gave a presentation on the item.
A discussion ensued about the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Report.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Yamaguchi, and carried a 5-0 vote, to approve Item 3.a., as recommended.
3.b FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Fiscal Impact:
The fiscal impact will be determined with final adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 CIP Budget.
Recommenced Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Provide Staff direction for using 40% or 50% of Measure U towards infrastructure; and
2. Confirm use of Measure U funding towards Staff identified critical projects (FuelTank & Golden Ave Bridge); and
3. Direct Staff to work with consultant to prioritize street projects and return to Council with recommendations.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
Director of Public Works Chris Tanio gave a presentation on the item.
A discussion ensued about the allocation of Measure U funds and prioritization of street projects.
Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and carried a 5-0 vote, directing Staff to use 50% of Measure U funds for infrastructure, confirm funding for the Golden Avenue bridge project, and work with a consultant to prioritize street projects with a focus on Area 3 of the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) map.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBERS REQUESTS:
Mayor Kirwin requested a study session to explore cost-effective locations for additional pickleball courts and suggested involving community members in a site visit to identify potential areas, such as existing concrete spaces.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Board of Directors adjourned at 8:25 p.m., to a regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk/Agency Secretary
Kevin Kirwin, Mayor/Agency Chair
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