FIDUCIARY FUNDS
Funds that account for resource held in a trustee, custodial or agency capacity for others.
Housing Successor Fund — (Former Redevelopment)
In June 2011, the Redevelopment Dissolution Act, AB1x26, was signed by the Governor and later upheld by the California Supreme Court on December 29, 2011. As a result of the Court's ruling on the Dissolution Act, all redevelopment agencies in California were dissolved effective February 1, 2012. On February 1, 2012, the City elected to become the Successor Agency to 251
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the RDA to wind down its affairs. A new fund was created to account for the activities of the Successor Agency during the dissolution process.
Community Facilities District Fund
This fund accounts for the Community Facilities Districts No. 89-1 (East Placentia) and 2018-1 (Transit Oriented District) providing a special tax to pay for certain public facilities within such community facilities district, to levy such special tax and to provide non -General Fund and sustainable funding source to pay for the ongoing maintenance and repairs of the public streetscape improvements constructed within the Transit Oriented District. This fund also accounts for the service of $25,000,000 of Community Facilities District No. 89-1 (East Placentia) Special Tax Bonds issued to finance the construction of street and drainage infrastructure improvements and to fund development of a 13 -acre park/recreation sports complex to benefit properties within the District.
Public Safety CFD 2014-01 Fund
This fund accounts for revenues and expenditures to provide public safety services associated with new development within Placentia including, but not limited to, police protection, fire protection, and ambulance and paramedic services. The services would be partially paid for through the levy of a Special Tax on real property.
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Community Overview
The City of Placentia is located in the northern part
of Orange County and encompasses just under
seven square miles adjacent to the cities of Yorba
Linda, Brea, Fullerton and Anaheim.
The City was incorporated in 1926 and became a
charter city in 1967. It is governed by a five -
member elected City Council. The city operates
under the Council/Administrator form of city
government whereby City Council members serve
staggered, four-year terms, with a three
consecutive term limit. The Mayor is selected by the
City Council from among its membership and
serves a one-year term. The City Administrator is appointed by the City Council to carry out the policies and direction of the City Council, oversee the day-to-day operations of the City, and appoint department directors.
Placentia is a full -service city that provides the following services: police, fire & life safety, street and park maintenance, recreation, traffic/transportation, public improvements, economic development, building and planning, zoning, and general administrative services.
Demographics
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38.2 Median Age
49.2% Male & 50.8% Female
63.3% Homeownership Rate
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41.8% of Population with
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Median Income- $106,155
17,368 Total Housing Units
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History
Placentia's rich history began in 1837 when the
governor of Mexico granted the Rancho San Juan
Cajon De Santa Ana to Juan Ontiveros. This land grant
included the area that today comprises Placentia,
Anaheim, Brea, and Fullerton. Placentia was placed on
the map in 1910 when A.S. Bradford persuaded the
Santa Fe Railroad to re-route their track through this
area, thus shortening the rail distance to Los Angeles.
A station was built and packing houses were
established for the town's growing citrus industry. Mr.
Bradford and Richard Melrose laid out the main streets
Avenue and Melrose Avenue retain their names today.
of the town and, in his honor, Bradford
Placentia's climate and rich land attracted an ever-growing number of new residents. The area was well suited for raising citrus fruit, walnuts, avocados, and grapes. Placentia became the center of Valencia Orange Growing and Packing, and its 500 citizens voted to incorporate the City in 1926.
In 1960, Placentia's population had reached only 5,000; however, a phenomenal growth period was just beginning. By 1970, the population had increased five -fold to nearly 25,000. Today, Placentia is still a fast-growing community with over 50,000 residents, beautiful suburban homes, good schools, stately churches, and wholesome recreation.
Top Sales Tax Producers (in alphabetical order)
7 -Eleven
76 Arco AM PM
Audi North OC
Beacon Roofing Supply
Bejac
Best 4 Less 76
Chevron
Coastal Spa & Patio
CVS Pharmacy
Facility Solutions Group
Fairway Ford Sales
Marshalls
Nickey Petroleum
Print & Finishing Solutions
Prosource of North Orange County
Roofing Wholesale
Ross
SC Motors
Schorr Metals
State Bros
Suburban Propane
TFN Architectural Signage
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Accrual Basis of
Accounting
A method of accounting that recognizes the financial effect of transactions, events, and inter -fund activities when they occur, regardless of the timing of related cash flows.
Adjusted / Amended
Budget
The adopted budget plus any modifications (increases, decreases and transfers) approved by the City Council during the fiscal year.
Air Quality
Management District
(AQMD)
The air pollution control agency for the four -county region including Los Angeles and Orange counties, as well as parts of Riverside and San Bernardino counties (......„_.y., ).
Air Quality
Management Plan
(AQMP)
A plan developed by the AQMD that serves as the blueprint for all the future rules necessary to bring the area into compliance with federal and state clean air standards.
Allocation of Funds
Setting aside funds for a specific purpose or program. An allocation of funds makes them available for expenditure.
Annual
Comprehensive
Financial Report
(ACFR)
The summarization of the City's financial activity for the previous fiscal year which also includes a summarization of significant milestones that were accomplished during the year by department, fiscal policies, and statistical information. The ACFR is prepared by December of each year.
Appropriation
A specific amount of money authorized by the City Council for an approved work program.
Arterial Highway
Financing Program
(AHFP)
A Measure M funded program for pavement rehabilitation projects on arterial roadways in the county.
Assessed Property
The value set upon real estate or other property by the County Tax Assessor.
Assessed Valuation
A measure of the taxable value of property located within the City against which the tax rate is applied.
Assessed Valuation
(Secured)
That part of the assessment roll containing state assessed property and property the taxes on which are a lien on real property sufficient to secure payment of taxes.
Assessed Valuation
(Unsecured)
The remainder of the assessment roll that is not on the secured roll.
The taxes on the unsecured roll are a personal liability of the assessed owner.
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Assessment District
(AD)
A separate unit of government that manages specific resources within defined boundaries. Through self-financing, it can raise predictable funds, such as taxes, user fees or bonds, directly from the people who benefit from the services.
Audit
Prepared by an independent certified public accountant (CPA), the primary objective of an audit is to determine if the City's financial statements fairly represent the City's financial position and results of operations in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. In conjunction with performing an audit, independent auditors customarily issue a Management letter stating the adequacy of the City's internal controls as well as recommending improvements to the City's financial management practices.
Balanced Budget
A budget in which planned expenditures do not exceed planned revenues.
Bond Refinancing
The pay off and re -issuance of bonds to obtain better interest rates and/or bond conditions.
Bonds
A certificate of debt issued by an entity, guaranteeing payment of the original investments, plus interest.
Bradley Burns
Uniform Local Sales
& Use Tax
A 1% local sales tax is collected by the State of California as part of the larger sales and use tax levied on the total retail price of tangible personal property based on business location. Use Tax is the complement of sales tax and imposed on the purchaser, usually for goods purchased out-of-state for local use.
Budget Surplus
The difference between operating revenues and operating expenditures. The Budget Surplus may be used for ongoing expenses (as opposed to year-end balance, which may be used only for one- time expenses).
Budget Amendment
The Council has the sole responsibility for adopting the City's budget and may amend or supplement the budget at any time after adoption by majority vote. The City Administrator has the authority to approve transfers within funds.
California
Environmental
Quality Act
(CEQA)
A state statute enacted in 1970 that requires state and local agencies to identify the significant environmental impacts of their actions and to avoid or mitigate those impacts, if feasible (ceres.ca.gov/ceqa). 256
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California
Transportation
Commission
(CTC)
The agency responsible for programming and allocating funds for the construction of highway, passenger rail and transit improvements throughout California (✓vww.catc.ca.gov)
Capital Equipment
Equipment (fixed assets) with an initial individual cost of $2,500 or more and an expected useful life greater than two years, such as automobiles, microcomputers and furniture.
Capital Expenditure
Expenditure for tangible property with an initial individual cost of $25,000 or more and an expected useful life greater than two years per item.
Capital Improvement
Program Budget
(CIP)
A multi -year financial plan for construction of infrastructure, facilities, and rehabilitation such as buildings, streets, storm drains, and recreational facilities with an initial individual cost of at least $50,000 and an estimated useful life greater than two years.
Certificates of
Participation
(COPs)
Tax-exempt bonds issued by state entities usually secured with revenue from an equipment or facility lease. COPs enable governmental entities to finance capital projects without technically issuing long-term debt. This can be advantageous, as the issuance of long-term debt is commonly subject to voter approval and other state constitutional and statutory requirements. COPs have been used by municipalities to pay for prisons, office buildings, vehicles, and even parks.
City Council
(CC)
Comprised of five City Councilmembers who are elected by district by registered voters of the City. Councilmembers each serve a four-year term. The mayor is selected by fellow councilmembers and serves a one-year term. The City Council adopts legislation, sets policy, adjudicates issues and establishes the budget of the City.
Community
Development Block
Grant (CDBG)
Provides eligible metropolitan cities and urban counties with annual direct grants to revitalize neighborhoods; expand affordable housing and economic opportunities; and/or improve community facilities and services, principally to benefit low- and moderate -income persons.
Community Facilities
District
(CFD)
A special district that can issue tax-exempt bonds as a mechanism by which public entities finance construction and/or acquisition of facilities and provide public services to the district.
Community Oriented
Policing Services
(COPS)
A grant program that provides partial funding of salaries for several front line law enforcement positions.
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Conditional Use
Permit
(CUP)
Allows a city or county to consider special uses which may be essential or desirable to a particular community, but which are not allowed as a matter of right within a zoning district, through a public hearing process.
Congestion
Management Plan
(CM P)
Defines a network of state highways and arterials, level of service standards and related procedures.
Consumer Price
Index
(CPI)
A statistical description of price levels provided by the U.S.
Department of Labor. The change in this index from year to year is used to measure the cost of living and economic inflation.
Contingency Reserve
The City has established a policy to set aside a percentage of its General Fund operating expenditures as a contingency reserve.
Cost Allocated
A method used to charge General Fund costs budgeted in one department to another department or another fund.
Debt Service
The payment of principal and interest on borrowed funds such as bonds.
Department,
(Function) Division
Section Organizational units within the Operations Budget that group resources together to provide related types of services.
Discretionary
Funding
Opportunities
Pertains to funds, grants or other resources that are not restricted as to use.
Drug Abuse
Resistance Program
DARE — a police officer -led series of classroom lessons that teaches children from kindergarten through 12th grade how to resist peer pressure and live productive drug- and violence -free lives ( www.dare.co ).
Encumbrance
An encumbrance is not an expenditure, but a reservation of funds to be expended at a future date. A commitment is usually made through a purchase order for the future payment of goods and services not yet received or paid for.
Enterprise Fund
This fund type is used to account for operations that are: (a) financed and operated in a manner similar to private sector enterprises and it is the City's intent that the costs (including depreciation) of providing goods or services to the general public be financed or recovered primarily through user charges.
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Environmental
Enhancement and
Mitigation Program
(EEMP)
A state funded grant program for projects related to environmental enhancement or design, particularly of transportation facilities.
Environmental
Impact Report
(EIR)
A public document used by governmental agencies to analyze the significant environmental effects of a proposed project, to identify alternatives and disclose possible ways to reduce or avoid potential environmental damage. The California Environmental Quality Act requires an EIR whenever the initial study or other evidence in the record has produced substantial evidence that the proposed project might produce significant environmental effects.
Expenditure
The outflow of funds paid or to be paid for an asset, goods or services regardless of when the invoice is actually paid. This term applies to all funds.
Fair Housing Council
of Orange County
(FHCOC)
A private non-profit organization which fosters diversity in housing through education and the enforcement of state and federal fair housing laws ( www.fairhousincoc.oft_ ).
Fees
A general term used for any charge levied by government for providing a service or permitting an activity.
Fiscal Year
(FY)
Any period of 12 consecutive months designated as the budget year.
Placentia's budget year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30.
Fixed Asset
Assets that are long-term in nature such as land, buildings, machinery, furniture and other equipment. The City has defined such assets as those with an expected life in excess of one year and an acquisition cost in excess of $5,000.
Franchise Tax
Revenue generated from taxes paid by a business that gave an exclusive contractual agreement to operate and use the public right- of-way in the City Examples includes Southern California Edison, Cable Television, Southern California Gas and Republic Disposal.
Fringe Benefits
These include retirement/pension; health, life, and disability insurance; workers' compensation; and vacation, administrative, medical and special leave of absence time.
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Full -Time Equivalent
(FTE)
Refers to part-time hours converted to one full-time equivalent position, which equals 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. (2080 hours per year)
Fund
A self -balancing set of accounts to record revenues and expenditures associated with a specific purpose.
Fund Balance
Within a specific fund, the funds remaining when all current and prior year liabilities (expenditures) are subtracted from current and prior year assets (revenues).
Gas Tax
State tax received from gasoline sales utilized solely for street related purposes, such as new construction, rehabilitation or maintenance.
General Fund
The primary operating fund of the City (as opposed to all other City funds, which are designated as "Special Funds").
General Plan
A comprehensive, long-range, policy document required by state law.
The document establishes the City's overall spatial and temporal development pattern.
Geographical
Information System
(GIS)
A computer system capable of assembling, storing, manipulating and displaying geographically referenced information.
Goal
A time/phased strategy that will implement a specific course of action or plan, typically, a long-term process.
Government Finance
Officers Association
(GFOA)
A professional association of state/provincial and local finance officers in the United States and Canada (www rrfr,a r ).
Governmental
Accounting
Standards Board
(GASB)
Organized in 1984 by the Financial Accounting Foundation to establish standards of financial accounting and reporting for state and local governmental entities ( www.casb.orc ).
Grants
Contributions of cash or other assets from another governmental agency to be used or expended for a specified purpose, activity or facility.
Gross Domestic
Product (Real)
(GDP)
The total of the goods and services produced by labor and property located in the United States.
Gross State Product
(GSP)
The total of the goods and services produced by labor and property located in the State of California.
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Growth Management
Area
(GMA)
Inter jurisdictional planning regions within Orange County.
Growth Management
Program
(GMP)
A Measure M funded program intended to address the cumulative regional traffic impacts of development not addressed by specific project mitigation and existing system deficiencies.
Hotel Tax (TOT)
Also known as the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) or bed tax — a 10% tax added to the cost of renting a hotel room within the City.
Infrastructure
Inputs Includes the City's street, bridge, traffic signal, landscaping, and trail networks. To be capitalized as part of the City's infrastructure network, a related component must have an initial individual cost of at least $50,000 and an estimated useful life greater than two years.
Resources (e.g. dollars, staff and other assets) required to accomplish a job or provide a service.
Inter -Fund Transfers
Payments from one fund to another fund, primarily for work or services provided
Landscape, Lighting,
and Park
Maintenance
(LLPM)
An assessment district to provide funds for park and parkway landscaping, lighting and park maintenance.
Lease -Purchase
Agreement
Contractual agreements which are termed leases, but whose lease amount is applied to the purchase.
Level of Effort
Generally used to identify the number of staff providing a particular service. Level of Services Generally used to define the existing or current services, programs and facilities provided by government.
Levy
To impose taxes, special assessments or service charges for the support of governmental activities.
Local Agency
Formation
Commission
(LAFCO)
Reviews proposals for the formation of new local governmental agencies and changes of organization in existing agencies (Nww.oclafco.orc).
Local Agency
Investment Fund
(LAIF)
A voluntary program created by statute in 1977 in which participating agencies (local governments and special districts) invest public funds. 261
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Long -Term Debt
Debt with a maturity of more than one year after issuance.
Major Fund
A fund that comprises more than 10% of total citywide budgeted revenues and transfers -in and/or 10% of total budgeted appropriations and transfers -out. Please see the "Major Funds — Summary by Budget Category" tables presented in the Budget Summary chapter.
Measure M
County -wide sales tax measure used to fund a variety of transportation related projects.
Measure M - Growth
Management Area
(M-GMA)
A county grant program that provides funding for projects that benefit the greatest number of jurisdictions within a designated growth management area (GMA) in Orange County. The primary objective of this program is to address current traffic deficiencies and the cumulative regional traffic impacts of development not addressed by specific project mitigation and existing system deficiencies.
Measure M —
Turnback
The non-competitive portion of the sales tax revenue generated through Measure M that is "turned back" to the City. Funds are restricted to circulation related projects (street, traffic signal, etc.) and are received quarterly.
Measure U
A 1% sales tax approved by the voters in November 2018 and effective April, 2019 to help fund much -needed infrastructure repairs and maintenance as well as public safety and other critical services.
Memorandum of
Understanding
(MOU)
An agreement outlining the terms of employment entered into between the City and employees of various bargaining units.
Modified Accrual
Basis of Accounting Basis of accounting according to which (a) revenues are recognized in the accounting period in which they become available and measurable and (b) expenditures are recognized in the accounting period in which the fund liability is incurred, or measurable, except for un-matured interest on general long-term debt and certain similar accrued obligations, which should be recognized when due.
National Pollutant
Discharge
Elimination System
NPDES — a permit program authorized by the Clean Water Act that controls water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States.
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Objective
Describes an outcome to be accomplished in specific, well-defined and measurable terms and is achievable within a specific timeframe; generally, programs have objectives.
Operating Budget
A budget for General Fund department service delivery expenditures such as salaries, utilities and supplies. The day-to-day costs of delivering essential City services.
Orange County Fire
Authority
(OCFA)
An agency that provides fire prevention/suppression and emergency services to 23 cities and all the unincorporated areas in Orange County ( www.ocfa.org) .
Orange County
Investment Pool
(OCIP)
A pooling of cash by the county, local agencies and school districts for investment purposes run by the Orange County Treasurer.
Orange County
Transportation
Authority
(OCTA)
A regional transportation agency formed in 1991 to develop and implement unified transportation programs and services for Orange County ( www.octa.r ).
Ordinances
A formal legislative enactment by the governing board (i.e. City Council) of a municipality. If it is not in conflict with any higher form of law, it has the full force and effect of law within the boundaries of the municipality to which it applies.
Outputs
The general results expected from programs and functions.
Part I Crimes
The most serious criminal offenses, including murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny/theft, auto theft and arson.
Part II Crimes
Pavement
Management System
All other criminal offenses not defined as Part I crimes.
PMS — a computer -assisted decision -making process designed to help cities and counties prevent pavement problems through maintenance and repair in a timely, cost-effective manner.
Pavement Quality
Index
(PQI)
A scale from 1 to 10 that measures the structure, surface condition and riding comfort of the roadway.
Performance Budget
A budget wherein expenditures are tied to the measurable performance of activities and work programs.
Performance
Measurements
Statistical measures that are collected to show the impact of dollars spent on City services.
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Personnel Expenses
Salaries and fringe benefits, such as pensions and insurance, for full- time and part-time employees of the City.
Priority E
Calls Refers to the most serious calls for emergency response for serious emergencies, in -progress calls and potentially life -threatening incidents that require a Code 3 (use of lights and siren) response.
Priority I Calls
Refers to calls for emergency response for serious emergencies, in progress calls and potentially life -threatening incidents that do not require a Code 3 (use of lights and siren) response.
Program
Represents major areas or support functions that can be defined as a service provided to citizens, other departments or other agencies.
Program Budget
A budget wherein expenditures are displayed primarily on programs of work and secondarily by the character and object class of the expenditure.
Property Tax
A tax levied on the assessed value of real property; also known as ad valorem tax. In California, this tax is limited to 1% with the exception of pre -Proposition 13 approved bond debt service. Proposition 13 On June 6, 1978, the California electorate approved Proposition 13, the "People's Initiative to Limit Property Taxation," which limited the tax rate for real estate as follows: the maximum amount of any tax on real property shall not exceed 1% of the full cash value of such property.
The City of Placentia receives $0.1340 cents per dollar of the Prop 13 tax.
Proposition 218
On November 5, 1996, the California electorate approved Proposition 218, the self -titled "Right to Vote on Taxes Act." Proposition 218 added articles XIIIC and XIIID to the California Constitution and made numerous changes to local government finance law. Public officials are required to conduct the public's business in compliance with Proposition 218.
Public Employees'
Retirement System
(PERS)
Provides retirement and health benefit services to members from the state, school districts and local public agencies ( vww.cal aers.ca.c c ).
Ralph M. Brown Act
The Brown Act is a California law that insures the public can attend and participate in meetings of local government.
Redevelopment
Agency
(RDA)
Formerly charged with the oversight for the redevelopment process for the City of Placentia. In June 2011, the Redevelopment Dissolution Act, AB1x26, was signed by the Governor and later upheld by the 772
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California Supreme Court. As a result, all redevelopment agencies in California were dissolved effective February 1, 2012.
Regional Surface
Transportation
Program
(RSTP)
A federal and state funded grant program used for projects located on highway systems (classified higher than local roads or rural minor collectors), bridges on any public highway, and transit systems.
Reserve
A designated amount of funds set aside from a fund's balance which is legally restricted for a specific purpose and is therefore not available for general appropriations.
Resolution
A special or temporary order of a legislative body (e.g. City Council or Planning Commission) requiring less formality than an ordinance.
Resources
Units of dollars or physical input, such as work years or work hours, and other assets used to support and attain program objectives.
Revenue
Annual income received by the City.
Right of Way
ROW — a strip of land occupied or intended to be occupied by a street, crosswalk, railroad, electric transmission line, oil or gas pipeline, water main, sanitary or storm sewer main, shade trees, or special use.
Southern California
Association of
Governments
(SCAG)
The Metropolitan Planning Organization for Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura and Imperial counties, that is mandated by the federal government to research and draw up plans for transportation, growth management, hazardous waste management and air quality ( ,vvv.Jl.a .l.d.k.„, ).
Special Funds
The City's accounts are broken into distinct funds, each earmarked for a different purpose, with the principle and interest of the funds tracked separately. The City's main operating fund is its General Fund, while other City funds are designated as Special Funds. These funds are legally restricted for a specific purpose and is therefore not available for general use.
Traffic Enforcement
Index
The number of moving citations divided by the number of injury accidents.
Transaction Sales
Tax (District Tax)
Similar to the Bradley Burns Sales Tax, a transactions and use sales tax is allocated to the district where the tangible goods are delivered or placed into use. Voter approved district taxes are levied within incorporated city limits. Placentia has a 1% transaction tax authorized in November 2018.
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Transfers-In/Out
A transfer of resources between different City funds (see glossary definition of "Fund"). A transfer of cash from the City's General Fund to a City Special Fund, for example, would be designated as a transfer - out in the General Fund, and then a transfer -in in the receiving Special Fund.
Transient Occupancy
Tax
(TOT)
A 10% tax added to the cost of renting a hotel room within the City.
Also known as the Hotel or Bed Tax.
Transportation
Management
Association
(TMA)
An association comprised of employers and property owners that promotes the use of alternative forms of commuting to the single occupant vehicle. Traffic congestion relief and air quality benefits are the primary goals of TMA.
Transportation
Management Plan
(TMP)
A plan that promotes the reduction of single occupant vehicle use in order to improve air quality and relieve congestion. Transportation Subventions Funds from outside sources used to construct transportation improvements that must be used for specific projects.
Unencumbered
Appropriation
That portion of an allocation not yet expended or committed to a specific purpose. Unexpended Appropriation is that portion of an allocation not yet actually paid.
Voice Over Internet
Protocol
(VoIP)
Used to manage the delivery of voice information over the Internet.
Year -End Surplus Funds remaining at the end of a fiscal year that are available for allocation or for one-time purchases (not for on -going programs or services).
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Proposed Annual Operating Budget & CIP
Fiscal Year 2025-26
June 3, 2025
Economic Challenges
•Sales tax trending downward Statewide
Statewide sales tax projected to be down 1.0% in
current fiscal year
Persistently high interest rates and threat of
tariffs have negatively impacted purchase of new
and used vehicles
Consumer spending patterns have changed as
costs of utilities, restaurant prices and threat of
recession
Gas prices currently down compared to last year
in current fiscal year
Gas prices are projected to increase in
FY25/26 due to strict environmental
regulations in California and looming
ttering of two refineries over next two
•Expense increases outside the City's control:
Increase in Unfunded Actuarial Liability (UAL)
payment from $447,000 to $917,000 CaIPERS
required due to their recent rate of returns
Increase of approx. $1.5 million in personnel
expenses due to Memoranda of
Understandings and merit increases
Increased insurance costs- $463,000
• Workers Compensation- $228, 000
• General Liability/ Property- $235, 000
Increased animal care services contract -
$52,000
Higher costs of goods and services citywide
Unfunded capital needs identified in recently
completed facility and IT assessments
Response to Economic Challenges & Key
Assumptions in Budget
• Preliminary deficit identified initially due largely to nominal revenue increases and increased expenses
• Department budgets held to current fiscal year's budget and/ or reduced wherever possible
• Elimination of several vacant positions
• Use of $1,000,000 in Section 115 trust funds and $500,000 in one time revenue
• $125,000 allocated to the City's Centennial celebration, with possible need for less General Fund funding based on fundraising efforts • Consolidation of Tamale Festival & Annual Tree Lighting in December ($30,000 savings)
Debt Service
0%
Proposed FY 2025/26 Budget All Funds
Total Proposed Revenues- $89,665,708
Total Proposed Expenditures- $92,686,878
Operating
88%
Internal
Service
6%
Fiduciary
6%
FY 2025/26 Proposed Budget Overview (All Funds)
General Fund
Special Revenue
Debt Service
Ca • ital Pro'ects Fund
Enterprise
Internal Service
Revenues &
Tra n sf - s In
Expenditures &
T - Out
Net Incr/ (Decr) to
Fund Balance
$53,543,058
$52,654,458
$888,600
18,017,996
20,996,497
(2,978,501)
403,300 403,300
355,700 (355, 700)
6,392,880
5,850,885 541,995
5,548,700
5,662,700
(114,000)
4,290,600
5,290,600
(1,000,000)
1,469,174
1,472,738 (3,564)
$89,665,708 $92,686,878
CENTIA
4E RICL Carr
($3,021,170) i
779
Proposed FY 2025/26 Budget
uenerai runa Kevenues - oi,04,53U0b
Permits
Intergovernmental
1%
Charges for Services
3%
Misc. Revenue
4%
Fines & Forfeitures
1%
6% \
General Fund Operating Revenues
N
Property Taxes
Sales & Use Taxes
Other Taxes
Permits
Fines & Forfeitures
Intergovernmental
Charges for Services
Miscellaneous
Total Operating Revenues
Transfers In
Measure U Transfers In
Employee Retention
OPEB
Measure U Reserve
Total Transfers In
Total Resources
FY 2024/25 Amen • e
Bud : et
$21,796,023
8,333,000
8,396,040
3,003,903
575,000
1,464,103
1,945,786
2,254,237
47,768,092
465,100
FY 2025/26 Propose
Bud et
$22,755,799
8,449,079
8,852,995
3,073,242
644,200
329,015
1,885,975
2,159,260
48,149,565
950,493
2,665,800 2,665,800
888,600 888,600
888,600 888,600
4,019,500 5,393,493
52,676,192 53,543,058
Variance to FY24/25
Amended Bud et
4.4%
1.4%
5.4%
2.3%
12.0%
(77.5%)
(3.1%)
(4.2%)
0.8%
104.4%
Proposed FY 2025/26 Budget
General Fund Expenditures - $52,654,458
4:5;0
c,5
Fire & Life
Safety
0 fry
Non-public
Safety
Community
Services
yea e4Strat
r
Vices
Operating
$46,292,358
88%
Transfers
Out
$61,000...
Debt
Service
$6,301,100
12%
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PLACENTIA
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782
FY 2025/26 General Fund Expenditures by
uepar�ment
De•artment
FY 2024/25
Amended Budget
FY 2025/26
Pro • osed Bud : et
Variance to
FY24/25 Amended
Bud et
Legislative
City Administrator
Administrative Services
Community Services
Development Services
Finance
Fire & Life Safety
Human Resources
Total Expenditures
$1,175,316
1,536,501
5,780,344
3,441,650
1,935,400
1,432,100
5,492,918
968,700
14,638,308
4,841,256
5,259,700
$1,006,073
752,975
5,548,750
3,548,786
1,955,352
1,495,000
5,402,550
880,400
14,716,986
4,685,350
6,300,136
(14.4%)
(51.0%)
(4.0%)
3.1%
1.0%
4.4%
(1.6%)
(9.1%)
0.5%
(3.2%)
19.8%
Position Allocation
• Proposed budget includes funding for 197.0 FTE
employees, and authorization for 4.0 FTE overhires in
Police and Public Safety Communication Departments
• Hiring "Frost" continues to remain in place. Public Safety and revenue generating positions will be prioritized, all others will remain vacant as long as possible and
reviewed for possible consolidation or elimination
Proposed Staffing Changes
Reductions
1. Elimination of one Recreation Coordinator ($93,124) in Community Services
2. Elimination of one Management Assistant ($82,600) in Public Works
3. Elimination of one Engineering Aide ($75,600) in Public Works
4. Elimination of one Senior Management Analyst in the City Administrator's office -Economic Development ($148,815) Position officially eliminated in FY 2024-25, but savings used to balance proposed budget
Proposed Staffing Changes
Reclassifications
1. Reclassification of one Public Works Manager to Deputy Director of Public Works (Operations) to reflect duties currently being performed and span of control for entire operations division including facility and landscape maintenance and fleet operations ($9,626 annual costs).
2. Reclassification of one vacant Maintenance Worker to a Facilities Maintenance Technician in Public Works to allow the department to recruit for skills needed including irrigation repair needed citywide ($6, 000 annual salary increase offset by equal reduction in contract costs)
Proposed Staffing Changes
Reclassifications
3. Reclassification of three Office Specialists in the Police Department to Police Records Technicians to more appropriately classify the position based on duties being performed. ($24,143 annual cost)
4. Reclassification of one Police Services Supervisor to Support Services Administrator in the Police Department to more appropriately classify the position based on duties being performed ($8,056 annual costs)
Proposed Staffing Changes
Reclassifications
5. Reclassification of one Building Permit Technician to Senior Building Permit Technician in the Development Services
Department to reflect the higher level duties and oversight needed and being performed at the front counter. ($4,600 annual costs)
Citywide FTE by Department
205
155
105
55 5
Excludes Over -hires
FY24/25 Adopted
• Admin. Svcs • Comm Svcs
-45 • Human Resources • Fire
Police • PW
FY25/26 Proposed
Finance
Dev Svcs
• City Administrat
Project Type
Streets & Streetscapes
Traffic and Transportation
Sewer
Storm Drain
City Buildings & Facilities
Technology
Parks
Vehicles & Equipment
Major Studies
CIP by Project Types
Total
New Project
Count
Total
% Of Total Projects
New CIP with
Amount Funding Carryover
4 $8,400,546 73.7% 10
1 $154,848 1.4% 10
0 $0 0% 0
0 $0 0% 0
5 $1,402,350 12.3% 16
4 $295,535 2.6% 10
5 $1,095,000 9.6% 15
2 $52,200 0.4% 9
0 $0 0% 10
21 $11,400,479 80
CIP Projects by Funding Source
Misc. Other
Sources
$3,719,397
Measure M
$665,857
Measure U
$4,379,172
SB 1/Gas Tax
$1,483,470
Dev Impac
Fees
$1,152,583
Total New CIP Funding:
$11,400,479
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ALL ...RIC. CITY
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792
FY 2025/26 Gas Tax Projections
• Measure M and Gas Tax projections down
Gas Tax reduced by $97,690
Measure M reduced by $297,465
Total reduction in anticipated street budget: $395,155
• $880,000 of Measure U funds previously identified for use by the Underground Storage Tank (UST) replacement could:
Be allocated towards tank installation
Be allocated toward the City Hall roof repair project. Combined with $220,000 from Public Safety DIF to fully fund project (Staff recommendation)
$395,155 to backfill street project deficit
Or remain unallocated
FY 2025/26 Gas Tax Projections
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PALM
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ST JOHN
LEWIS PL
CARTIER PL
LIVINGSTON AVE
ARMSTRONG DR
BEAL AVE
LAURELWOOD AVE
BASTANCHURY-RD
SAVANNAH AVE
HUDSON AVE
WILLAMETTE AVE
SWANEE AVE
GILA WAY
PLATTE
WAY
CIMARRON AVE
250 500 1,000
BROWER AVE
o TAHOE AVE
1,500 2,000
U Feet
ROADWAY
REHABILITATION PROJECT
FY 2024-25
" No Street Left Behind"
Public Works Department
March 25, 2025
Fiscal Years - 2024-2025
- Pr Streets_Prevendtive Maintenance
- Proposed Streets_Rehabilitation
Total. Sq. Ft :
393,770 (Preventative Maintenance)
649,154 {Rehabilitation}
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CIP Projects: Streets
Old Town Streetscape Improvements $150,000
FY 25-26 Annual Sidewalk and Curb Ramp
Repairs $175,000
Golden Avenue Bridge Replacement Project
Construction $3,582,340
FY 24-25 Residential Street Rehabilitation $4,493,206
Total Streets $8,400,546
CIP Projects: Traffic & Transportation
Citywide Signal Hardware Upgrades
$154,848
Total Traffic $154,848
CIP Projects: City Buildings and Facilities
Fuel Tank Removal
Whitten Center Kitchen Renovation
$220,000
$30,000
Aguirre Building Renovation $40,000
Powell Building Improvement Project -
Windows $112,350
City Hall Roof Repairs $1,000,000
Total City Buildings $1,402,350
CIP Projects: Technology
Desktop Computer Replacement Program
Enterprise Camera and Security Upgrades
$75,000
$95,535
Public Safety Operations HW Upgrades
$75,000
City Facilities Server/Network Upgrades
$50,000
Total Technology
$295,535
CIP Projects: Parks
Tynes Gym Roof Replacement
$255,000
Samp and Los Vaqueros Park Playground
Renovations
$600,000
Replace Park Benches
$60,000
Whitten Center Pool Deck Repair
$30,000
Los Vaqueros Storm Drain
$150,000
Total Parks
$1,095,000
CIP Projects: Vehicles & Equipment
Project
$35,000
Fleet Lift Replacement
Fire Department Equipment
Total Vehicles
$17,200
$52,200
Recommendations
1. Open the Public Hearing concerning the City of Placentia Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2025-26, consider all public testimony, ask questions of Staff, and close the public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. R-2025-25, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, taking actions necessary to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Budget; and taking actions necessary to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget with an appropriation of $11,400,479; and authorizing the Position Allocation Plan and Compensation Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
3. Authorize the City Administrator to release appropriation controls for the General Government Department and Risk Management fund outside of the normal quarterly process, as necessary; and
4. Approve the use of the County's population growth and California per capita income growth as determined by the State Department of Finance for the calculation of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Appropriation Limit; and
Recommendations
5. Adopt Resolution R-2025-26, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, approving and adopting the Annual Appropriations Limit (GANN) for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the amount of $128,022,711.
It is recommended that the Placentia Public Financing Authority take the following actions:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing concerning the Placentia Public Financing Authority Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. PPFA-2025-01, a Resolution of the Placentia Public Financing Authority (PPFA) Board of Directors of the City of Placentia, California, taking actions necessary to adopt the PPFA's Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Budget.
Questions?
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PLACENTIA
Rich Heritage, Bright Future
RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AND ADOPTING
THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR 2025-26 IN THE AMOUNT OF $128,022,711
A. Recitals.
(i) The voters of California on November 6, 1979, added Article XIIIB to the State Constitution placing various limitations on the appropriations of the State and local governments; and
(ii) Article XIIIB, as amended in 1990, provides that the appropriations limit for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 is calculated by adjusting the base year appropriations of Fiscal Year 1986-87 for changes in the cost of living and population; and (iii) The City of Placentia has complied with all of the provisions of Article XIIIB in determining the appropriations limit for the Fiscal Year 2025-26.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the appropriations limit in Fiscal Year 2025-26 shall be based on the 2024-25 appropriation limit of $117,320,406 as established by Resolution No. R-2024- 39, and adjusted based on Proposition 111 guidelines by the California Per Capita Personal Income change of +6.44% and the City population change of +2.52% as reported by the State Department of Finance during May 2025, thus creating a new appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in the amount of $128,022,711.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of June 2025.
Resolution R-2025-26 ATTACHMENT 3
804
Kevin Kirwin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
I, Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk of the City of Placentia, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, was duly passed, approved and adopted by City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, all at the regular meeting of the said City Council held on the 3rd day of June 2025 and the same was passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Christian L. Bettenhausen, City Attorney
Attachments:
Exhibit A
Resolution R-2025-26 ATTACHMENT 3
805
Master Salary Schedule
Job Class and Annual Salary Schedule
Effective July 1, 2025
JOB CLASS
STEP A
STEP B
STEP C
STEP D
STEP E
Hr.
Monthly
Annual
Hr.
Monthly
Annual
Hr.
Monthly
Annual
Hr.
Monthly
Annual
Hr.
Monthly
Annual
ACCOUNT CLERK
21.69 3,759.60
45,115.20
22.86 3,962.40
47,548.80
24.09 4,175.60
50,107.20
25.39 4,400.93
52,811.20
26.77 4,640.13
55,681.60
ACCOUNTANT
36.20 6,274.67
75,296.00
38.01 6,588.40
79,060.80
39.91 6,917.73
83,012.80
41.91 7,264.40
87,172.80
44.00 7,626.67
91,520.00
ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
25.48 4,416.53
52,998.40
26.85 4,654.00
55,848.00
28.30 4,905.33
58,864.00
29.84 5,172.27
62,067.20
31.44 5,449.60
65,395.20
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
25.34 4,392.27
52,707.20
26.71 4,629.73
55,556.80
28.16 4,881.07
58,572.80
29.68 5,144.53
61,734.40
31.27 5,420.13
65,041.60
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
27.13 4,702.53
56,430.40
28.59 4,955.60
59,467.20
30.13 5,222.53
62,670.40
31.76 5,505.07
66,060.80
33.47 5,801.47
69,617.60
ASSISTANT CITY ADMINISTRATOR
84.70 14,681.33
176,176.00
88.94 15,416.27
184,995.20
93.38 16,185.87
194,230.40
98.05 16,995.33
203,944.00
102.95
17,844.67
214,136.00
ASSISTANT PLANNER
30.79 5,336.93
64,043.20
32.46 5,626.40
67,516.80
34.21 5,929.73
71,156.80
36.05 6,248.67
74,984.00
38.00 6,586.67
79,040.00
ASSISTANT TO CA/ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
58.55 10,148.67
121,784.00
61.48 10,656.53
127,878.40
64.55 11,188.67
134,264.00
67.78 11,748.53
140,982.40
71.16 12,334.40
148,012.80
ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER
45.80 7,938.67
95,264.00
48.08 8,333.87
100,006.40
50.49 8,751.60
105,019.20
53.01 9,188.40
110,260.80
55.67 9,649.47
115,793.60
ASSOCIATE PLANNER
39.72 6,884.80
82,617.60
41.71 7,229.73
86,756.80
43.80 7,592.00
91,104.00
45.98 7,969.87
95,638.40
48.28 8,368.53
100,422.40
BUILDING INSPECTOR
32.34 5,605.60
67,267.20
34.10 5,910.67
70,928.00
35.94 6,229.60
74,755.20
37.88 6,565.87
78,790.40
39.92 6,919.47
83,033.60
BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN
25.48 4,416.53
52,998.40
26.85 4,654.00
55,848.00
28.30 4,905.33
58,864.00
29.84 5,172.27
62,067.20
31.44 5,449.60
65,395.20
BUILDING INSPECTION MANAGER
60.05 10,408.67
124,904.00
63.06 10,930.40
131,164.80
66.21 11,476.40
137,716.80
69.52 12,050.13
144,601.60
72.99 12,651.60
151,819.20
CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL
55.02 9,536.80
114,441.60
57.78 10,015.20
120,182.40
60.67 10,516.13
126,193.60
63.69 11,039.60
132,475.20
66.88 11,592.53
139,110.40
CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK
44.89 7,780.93
93,371.20
47.14 8,170.93
98,051.20
49.49 8,578.27
102,939.20
51.96 9,006.40
108,076.80
54.56 9,457.07
113,484.80
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
105.21
18,236.00
218,832.00
Range based on qualifications
143.88
24,939.67
299,276.00
CITY CLERK SPECIALIST
27.13 4,702.53
56,430.40
28.59 4,955.60
59,467.20
30.13 5,222.53
62,670.40
31.76 5,505.07
66,060.80
33.47 5,801.47
69,617.60
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
66.07 11,452.13
137,425.60
69.36 12,022.40
144,268.80
72.84 12,625.60
151,507.20
76.48 13,256.53
159,078.40
80.29 13,916.93
167,003.20
CODE ENFORCEMENT MANAGER
45.18 7,831.20
93,974.40
47.44 8,222.93
98,675.20
49.81 8,633.73
103,604.80
52.31 9,067.07
108,804.80
54.92 9,519.47
114,233.60
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
29.65 5,139.33
61,672.00
31.24 5,414.93
64,979.20
32.93 5,707.87
68,494.40
34.71 6,016.40
72,196.80
36.59 6,342.27
76,107.20
CODE ENFORCEMENT SUPERVISOR
38.51 6,675.07
80,100.80
40.43 7,007.87
84,094.40
42.45 7,358.00
88,296.00
44.57 7,725.47
92,705.60
46.80 8,112.00
97,344.00
COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING MANAGER
45.18 7,831.20
93,974.40
47.44 8,222.93
98,675.20
49.81 8,633.73
103,604.80
52.31 9,067.07
108,804.80
54.92 9,519.47
114,233.60
COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATOR
27.13 4,702.53
56,430.40
28.59 4,955.60
59,467.20
30.13 5,222.53
62,670.40
31.76 5,505.07
66,060.80
33.47 5,801.47
69,617.60
COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER
24.22 4,198.13
50,377.60
25.52 4,423.47
53,081.60
26.90 4,662.67
55,952.00
28.35 4,914.00
58,968.00
29.88 5,179.20
62,150.40
COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPERVISOR
38.51 6,675.07
80,100.80
40.43 7,007.87
84,094.40
42.45 7,358.00
88,296.00
44.57 7,725.47
92,705.60
46.80 8,112.00
97,344.00
CRIME ANALYST
38.51 6,675.07
80,100.80
40.43 7,007.87
84,094.40
42.45 7,358.00
88,296.00
44.57 7,725.47
92,705.60
46.80 8,112.00
97,344.00
CRIME PREVENTION OFFICER
24.85 4,307.33
51,688.00
26.19 4,539.60
54,475.20
27.60 4,784.00
57,408.00
29.09 5,042.27
60,507.20
30.66 5,314.40
63,772.80
CUSTODIAN
20.96 3,633.07
43,596.80
22.09 3,828.93
45,947.20
23.28 4,035.20
48,422.40
24.54 4,253.60
51,043.20
25.87 4,484.13
53,809.60
CUSTODIAN - Y RATED
28.45 4,931.33
59,176.00
DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE
86.16 14,934.40
179,212.80
90.47 15,681.47
188,177.60
94.99 16,464.93
197,579.20
99.74 17,288.27
207,459.20
104.73
18,153.20
217,838.40
DEPUTY CITY ADMINISTRATOR
100.48
17,416.53
208,998.40
105.51
18,288.40
219,460.80
110.78
19,201.87
230,422.40
116.31
20,160.40
241,924.80
122.13
21,169.20
254,030.40
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
35.08 6,080.53
72,966.40
36.84 6,385.60
76,627.20
38.68 6,704.53
80,454.40
40.62 7,040.80
84,489.60
42.64 7,390.93
88,691.20
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
72.14 12,504.27
150,051.20
75.75 13,130.00
157,560.00
79.53 13,785.20
165,422.40
83.52 14,476.80
173,721.60
87.69 15,199.60
182,395.20
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES
50.56 8,763.73
105,164.80
53.09 9,202.27
110,427.20
55.74 9,661.60
115,939.20
58.53 10,145.20
121,742.40
61.45 10,651.33
127,816.00
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COORDINATOR
29.65 5,139.33
61,672.00
31.24 5,414.93
64,979.20
32.93 5,707.87
68,494.40
34.71 6,016.40
72,196.80
36.59 6,342.27
76,107.20
DIGITAL MEDIA ANALYST
38.51 6,675.07
80,100.80
40.43 7,007.87
84,094.40
42.45 7,358.00
88,296.00
44.57 7,725.47
92,705.60
46.80 8,112.00
97,344.00
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
80.70 13,988.00
167,856.00
84.73 14,686.53
176,238.40
88.97 15,421.47
185,057.60
93.42 16,192.80
194,313.60
98.08 17,000.53
204,006.40
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
80.70 13,988.00
167,856.00
84.73 14,686.53
176,238.40
88.97 15,421.47
185,057.60
93.42 16,192.80
194,313.60
98.08 17,000.53
204,006.40
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SVCS
80.70 13,988.00
167,856.00
84.73 14,686.53
176,238.40
88.97 15,421.47
185,057.60
93.42 16,192.80
194,313.60
98.08 17,000.53
204,006.40
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
80.70 13,988.00
167,856.00
84.73 14,686.53
176,238.40
88.97 15,421.47
185,057.60
93.42 16,192.80
194,313.60
98.08 17,000.53
204,006.40
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
76.67 13,289.47
159,473.60
80.50 13,953.33
167,440.00
84.52 14,650.13
175,801.60
88.75 15,383.33
184,600.00
93.18 16,151.20
193,814.40
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
80.70 13,988.00
167,856.00
84.73 14,686.53
176,238.40
88.97 15,421.47
185,057.60
93.42 16,192.80
194,313.60
98.08 17,000.53
204,006.40
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
45.18 7,831.20
93,974.40
47.44 8,222.93
98,675.20
49.81 8,633.73
103,604.80
52.31 9,067.07
108,804.80
54.92 9,519.47
114,233.60
ENGINEERING AIDE
20.09 3,482.27
41,787.20
21.18 3,671.20
44,054.40
22.33 3,870.53
46,446.40
23.52 4,076.80
48,921.60
24.80 4,298.67
51,584.00
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE OFFICER
30.40 5,269.33
63,232.00
32.04 5,553.60
66,643.20
33.77 5,853.47
70,241.60
35.60 6,170.67
74,048.00
37.52 6,503.47
78,041.60
EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
27.40 4,749.33
56,992.00
28.88 5,005.87
60,070.40
30.43 5,274.53
63,294.40
32.08 5,560.53
66,726.40
33.81 5,860.40
70,324.80
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CITY ADMINISTRATOR
31.02 5,376.80
64,521.60
32.69 5,666.27
67,995.20
34.46 5,973.07
71,676.80
36.31 6,293.73
75,524.80
38.28 6,635.20
79,622.40
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECH
27.24 4,721.60
56,659.20
28.71 4,976.40
59,716.80
30.27 5,246.80
62,961.60
31.89 5,527.60
66,331.20
33.62 5,827.47
69,929.60
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECH II
28.77 4,986.80
59,841.60
30.33 5,257.20
63,086.40
31.97 5,541.47
66,497.60
33.69 5,839.60
70,075.20
35.51 6,155.07
73,860.80
FINANCE MANAGER
52.82 9,155.47
109,865.60
55.46 9,613.07
115,356.80
58.22 10,091.47
121,097.60
61.14 10,597.60
127,171.20
64.19 11,126.27
133,515.20
806
Master Salary Schedule
Job Class and Annual Salary Schedule
Effective July 1, 2025
JOB CLASS
STEP A
STEP B
STEP C
STEP D
STEP E
Hr.
Monthly
Annual
Hr.
Monthly
Annual
Hr.
Monthly
Annual
Hr.
Monthly
Annual
Hr.
Monthly
Annual
FIRE BATTALION CHIEF
44.80 10,871.47
130,457.60
47.22 11,458.72
137,504.64
49.77 12,077.52
144,930.24
52.46 12,730.29
152,763.52
55.29 13,417.04
161,004.48
FIRE CAPTAIN
31.88 7,736.21
92,834.56
33.60 8,153.60
97,843.20
35.42 8,595.25
103,143.04
37.33 9,058.75
108,704.96
39.34 9,546.51
114,558.08
FIRE CHIEF
80.70 13,988.00
167,856.00
84.73 14,686.53
176,238.40
88.97 15,421.47
185,057.60
93.42 16,192.80
194,313.60
98.08 17,000.53
204,006.40
FIRE DEPUTY CHIEF
72.14 12,504.27
150,051.20
75.75 13,130.00
157,560.00
79.53 13,785.20
165,422.40
83.52 14,476.80
173,721.60
87.69 15,199.60
182,395.20
FIRE ENGINEER
27.36 6,639.36
79,672.32
28.83 6,996.08
83,952.96
30.39 7,374.64
88,495.68
32.04 7,775.04
93,300.48
33.76 8,192.43
98,309.12
FIRE FIGHTER
24.05 5,836.13
70,033.60
25.34 6,149.17
73,790.08
26.71 6,481.63
77,779.52
28.16 6,833.49
82,001.92
29.68 7,202.35
86,428.16
FIRE MARSHAL
62.12 10,767.47
129,209.60
65.47 11,348.13
136,177.60
69.01 11,961.73
143,540.80
72.74 12,608.27
151,299.20
76.66 13,287.73
159,452.80
FIRE PATROL ENGINEER
31.91 6,637.28
79,647.36
33.64 6,997.12
83,965.44
35.46 7,375.68
88,508.16
37.37 7,772.96
93,275.52
39.39 8,193.12
98,317.44
FIRE PREVENTION SPECIALIST
38.51 6,675.07
80,100.80
40.43 7,007.87
84,094.40
42.45 7,358.00
88,296.00
44.57 7,725.47
92,705.60
46.80 8,112.00
97,344.00
GIS SPECIALIST
25.34 4,392.27
52,707.20
26.71 4,629.73
55,556.80
28.16 4,881.07
58,572.80
29.68 5,144.53
61,734.40
31.27 5,420.13
65,041.60
GIS TECHNICIAN
28.55 4,948.67
59,384.00
30.09 5,215.60
62,587.20
31.71 5,496.40
65,956.80
33.43 5,794.53
69,534.40
35.23 6,106.53
73,278.40
HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYST
38.51 6,675.07
80,100.80
40.43 7,007.87
84,094.40
42.45 7,358.00
88,296.00
44.57 7,725.47
92,705.60
46.80 8,112.00
97,344.00
HUMAN RESOURCE TECHNICIAN
28.55 4,948.67
59,384.00
30.09 5,215.60
62,587.20
31.71 5,496.40
65,956.80
33.43 5,794.53
69,534.40
35.23 6,106.53
73,278.40
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
45.18 7,831.20
93,974.40
47.44 8,222.93
98,675.20
49.81 8,633.73
103,604.80
52.31 9,067.07
108,804.80
54.92 9,519.47
114,233.60
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
60.30 10,452.00
125,424.00
63.32 10,975.47
131,705.60
66.48 11,523.20
138,278.40
69.81 12,100.40
145,204.80
73.30 12,705.33
152,464.00
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST
38.51 6,675.07
80,100.80
40.43 7,007.87
84,094.40
42.45 7,358.00
88,296.00
44.57 7,725.47
92,705.60
46.80 8,112.00
97,344.00
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TECH
32.34 5,605.60
67,267.20
34.10 5,910.67
70,928.00
35.94 6,229.60
74,755.20
37.88 6,565.87
78,790.40
39.92 6,919.47
83,033.60
IT POLICE SERGEANT
57.94 10,042.93
120,515.20
61.07 10,585.47
127,025.60
64.37 11,157.47
133,889.60
67.85 11,760.67
141,128.00
71.50 12,393.33
148,720.00
MAINTENANCE CREW LEADER
27.96 4,846.40
58,156.80
29.47 5,108.13
61,297.60
31.05 5,382.00
64,584.00
32.73 5,673.20
68,078.40
34.50 5,980.00
71,760.00
MAINTENANCE WORKER
24.85 4,307.33
51,688.00
26.19 4,539.60
54,475.20
27.60 4,784.00
57,408.00
29.09 5,042.27
60,507.20
30.66 5,314.40
63,772.80
MAINTENANCE WORKER - YRATED
30.66 5,314.40
63,772.80
MANAGEMENT ANALYST
38.51 6,675.07
80,100.80
40.43 7,007.87
84,094.40
42.45 7,358.00
88,296.00
44.57 7,725.47
92,705.60
46.80 8,112.00
97,344.00
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT
28.55 4,948.67
59,384.00
30.09 5,215.60
62,587.20
31.71 5,496.40
65,956.80
33.43 5,794.53
69,534.40
35.23 6,106.53
73,278.40
MEDIA SERVICES SPECIALIST
29.65 5,139.33
61,672.00
31.24 5,414.93
64,979.20
32.93 5,707.87
68,494.40
34.71 6,016.40
72,196.80
36.59 6,342.27
76,107.20
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES MANAGER
45.18 7,831.20
93,974.40
47.44 8,222.93
98,675.20
49.81 8,633.73
103,604.80
52.31 9,067.07
108,804.80
54.92 9,519.47
114,233.60
OFFICE ASSISTANT
19.58 3,393.87
40,726.40
20.63 3,575.87
42,910.40
21.74 3,768.27
45,219.20
22.92 3,972.80
47,673.60
24.15 4,186.00
50,232.00
OFFICE CLERK
21.69 3,759.60
45,115.20
22.86 3,962.40
47,548.80
24.09 4,175.60
50,107.20
25.39 4,400.93
52,811.20
26.77 4,640.13
55,681.60
OFFICE SPECIALIST
23.10 4,004.00
48,048.00
24.35 4,220.67
50,648.00
25.67 4,449.47
53,393.60
27.05 4,688.67
56,264.00
28.51 4,941.73
59,300.80
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
20.96 3,633.07
43,596.80
22.09 3,828.93
45,947.20
23.28 4,035.20
48,422.40
24.54 4,253.60
51,043.20
25.87 4,484.13
53,809.60
PLANNING AIDE
20.09 3,482.27
41,787.20
21.18 3,671.20
44,054.40
22.33 3,870.53
46,446.40
23.52 4,076.80
48,921.60
24.80 4,298.67
51,584.00
PLANNING MANAGER
60.05 10,408.67
124,904.00
63.06 10,930.40
131,164.80
66.21 11,476.40
137,716.80
69.52 12,050.13
144,601.60
72.99 12,651.60
151,819.20
PLANNING TECH
25.48 4,416.53
52,998.40
26.85 4,654.00
55,848.00
28.30 4,905.33
58,864.00
29.84 5,172.27
62,067.20
31.44 5,449.60
65,395.20
PLANS EXAMINER
44.51 7,715.07
92,580.80
46.73 8,099.87
97,198.40
49.07 8,505.47
102,065.60
51.52 8,930.13
107,161.60
54.10 9,377.33
112,528.00
POLICE ACADEMY TRAINEE
41.37 7,170.80
86,049.60
POLICE CAPTAIN
77.60 13,450.67
161,408.00
81.80 14,178.67
170,144.00
86.21 14,943.07
179,316.80
90.87 15,750.80
189,009.60
95.77 16,600.13
199,201.60
POLICE CHIEF
90.08 15,613.87
187,366.40
94.58 16,393.87
196,726.40
99.32 17,215.47
206,585.60
104.28
18,075.20
216,902.40
109.49
18,978.27
227,739.20
POLICE CIVILIAN INVESTIGATOR
33.55 5,815.33
69,784.00
35.37 6,130.80
73,569.60
37.28 6,461.87
77,542.40
39.29 6,810.27
81,723.20
41.41 7,177.73
86,132.80
POLICE LIEUTENANT
66.23 11,479.87
137,758.40
69.80 12,098.67
145,184.00
73.58 12,753.87
153,046.40
77.54 13,440.27
161,283.20
81.73 14,166.53
169,998.40
POLICE OFFICER
43.55 7,548.67
90,584.00
45.90 7,956.00
95,472.00
48.37 8,384.13
100,609.60
50.99 8,838.27
106,059.20
53.74 9,314.93
111,779.20
POLICE PROPERTY TECHNICIAN
29.96 5,193.07
62,316.80
31.58 5,473.87
65,686.40
33.28 5,768.53
69,222.40
35.09 6,082.27
72,987.20
36.98 6,409.87
76,918.40
POLICE RECORDS TECHNICIAN
29.96 5,193.07
62,316.80
31.58 5,473.87
65,686.40
33.28 5,768.53
69,222.40
35.09 6,082.27
72,987.20
36.98 6,409.87
76,918.40
POLICE SERGEANT
54.97 9,528.13
114,337.60
57.94 10,042.93
120,515.20
61.07 10,585.47
127,025.60
64.37 11,157.47
133,889.60
67.85 11,760.67
141,128.00
POLICE SERVICE OFFICER
24.22 4,198.13
50,377.60
25.52 4,423.47
53,081.60
26.90 4,662.67
55,952.00
28.35 4,914.00
58,968.00
29.88 5,179.20
62,150.40
POLICE SERVICES SUPERVISOR
35.23 6,106.53
73,278.40
37.14 6,437.60
77,251.20
39.15 6,786.00
81,432.00
41.26 7,151.73
85,820.80
43.49 7,538.27
90,459.20
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION MANAGER
60.30 10,452.00
125,424.00
63.32 10,975.47
131,705.60
66.48 11,523.20
138,278.40
69.81 12,100.40
145,204.80
73.30 12,705.33
152,464.00
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATION SUPERVISOR -DISPATCH
45.75 7,930.00
95,160.00
48.22 8,358.13
100,297.60
50.82 8,808.80
105,705.60
53.57 9,285.47
111,425.60
56.45 9,784.67
117,416.00
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
32.93 5,707.87
68,494.40
34.71 6,016.40
72,196.80
36.59 6,342.27
76,107.20
38.56 6,683.73
80,204.80
40.64 7,044.27
84,531.20
PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR
31.92 5,532.80
66,393.60
33.65 5,832.67
69,992.00
35.46 6,146.40
73,756.80
37.38 6,479.20
77,750.40
39.40 6,829.33
81,952.00
PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER
60.05 10,408.67
124,904.00
63.06 10,930.40
131,164.80
66.21 11,476.40
137,716.80
69.52 12,050.13
144,601.60
72.99 12,651.60
151,819.20
PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT
45.18 7,831.20
93,974.40
47.44 8,222.93
98,675.20
49.81 8,633.73
103,604.80
52.31 9,067.07
108,804.80
54.92 9,519.47
114,233.60
807
Master Salary Schedule
Job Class and Annual Salary Schedule
Effective July 1, 2025
JOB CLASS
STEP A
STEP B
STEP C
STEP D
STEP E
Hr.
Monthly
Annual
Hr.
Monthly
Annual
Hr.
Monthly
Annual
Hr.
Monthly
Annual
Hr.
Monthly
Annual
PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR
36.20 6,274.67
75,296.00
38.01 6,588.40
79,060.80
39.91 6,917.73
83,012.80
41.91 '
7,264.40
87,172.80
44.00 7,626.67
91,520.00
RECORDS SPECIALIST
29.96 5,193.07
62,316.80
31.58 5,473.87
65,686.40
33.28 5,768.53
69,222.40
35.09 6,082.27
72,987.20
36.98 6,409.87
76,918.40
RISK MANAGER
60.30 10,452.00
125,424.00
63.32 10,975.47
131,705.60
66.48 11,523.20
138,278.40
69.81 12,100.40
145,204.80
73.30 12,705.33
152,464.00
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
44.51 7,715.07
92,580.80
46.73 8,099.87
97,198.40
49.07 8,505.47
102,065.60
51.52 8,930.13
107,161.60
54.10 9,377.33
112,528.00
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT II
50.56 8,763.73
105,164.80
53.09 9,202.27
110,427.20
55.74 9,661.60
115,939.20
58.53 10,145.20
121,742.40
61.45 10,651.33
127,816.00
SENIOR ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN
28.55 4,948.67
59,384.00
30.09 5,215.60
62,587.20
31.71 5,496.40
65,956.80
33.43 5,794.53
69,534.40
35.23 6,106.53
73,278.40
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
29.65 5,139.33
61,672.00
31.24 5,414.93
64,979.20
32.93 5,707.87
68,494.40
34.71 6,016.40
72,196.80
36.59 6,342.27
76,107.20
SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR
32.71 5,669.73
68,036.80
34.49 5,978.27
71,739.20
36.35 6,300.67
75,608.00
38.31 6,640.40
79,684.80
40.38 6,999.20
83,990.40
SENIOR BUILDING PERMIT TECHNICIAN
28.55 4,948.67
59,384.00
30.09 5,215.60
62,587.20
31.71 5,496.40
65,956.80
33.43 5,794.53
69,534.40
35.23 6,106.53
73,278.40
SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
58.55 10,148.67
121,784.00
61.48 10,656.53
127,878.40
64.55 11,188.67
134,264.00
67.78 11,748.53
140,982.40
71.16 12,334.40
148,012.80
SENIOR CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
32.34 5,605.60
67,267.20
34.10 5,910.67
70,928.00
35.94 6,229.60
74,755.20
37.88 6,565.87
78,790.40
39.92 6,919.47
83,033.60
SENIOR CUSTODIAN
25.59 4,435.60
53,227.20
26.98 4,676.53
56,118.40
28.43 4,927.87
59,134.40
29.96 5,193.07
62,316.80
31.59 5,475.60
65,707.20
SENIOR ENGINEERING AIDE
28.77 4,986.80
59,841.60
30.33 5,257.20
63,086.40
31.97 5,541.47
66,497.60
33.69 5,839.60
70,075.20
35.51 6,155.07
73,860.80
SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST
44.89 7,780.93
93,371.20
47.14 8,170.93
98,051.20
49.49 8,578.27
102,939.20
51.96 9,006.40
108,076.80
54.56 9,457.07
113,484.80
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYST
44.89 7,780.93
93,371.20
47.14 8,170.93
98,051.20
49.49 8,578.27
102,939.20
51.96 9,006.40
108,076.80
54.56 9,457.07
113,484.80
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE TECHNICIAN
29.96 5,193.07
62,316.80
31.58 5,473.87
65,686.40
33.28 5,768.53
69,222.40
35.09 6,082.27
72,987.20
36.98 6,409.87
76,918.40
SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST
44.89 7,780.93
93,371.20
47.14 8,170.93
98,051.20
49.49 8,578.27
102,939.20
51.96 9,006.40
108,076.80
54.56 9,457.07
113,484.80
SENIOR PLANNER
50.56 8,763.73
105,164.80
53.09 9,202.27
110,427.20
55.74 9,661.60
115,939.20
58.53 10,145.20
121,742.40
61.45 10,651.33
127,816.00
SUPPORT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR(POLICE)
38.51 6,675.07
80,100.80
40.43 7,007.87
84,094.40
42.45 7,358.00
88,296.00
44.57 7,725.47
92,705.60
46.80 8,112.00
97,344.00
TRAFFIC ENGINEER
55.02 9,536.80
114,441.60
57.78 10,015.20
120,182.40
60.67 10,516.13
126,193.60
63.69 11,039.60
132,475.20
66.88 11,592.53
139,110.40
TRANSPORTATION MANAGER
55.02 9,536.80
114,441.60
57.78 10,015.20
120,182.40
60.67 10,516.13
126,193.60
63.69 11,039.60
132,475.20
66.88 11,592.53
139,110.40
PART TIME
JOB CLASS
STEP A
STEP B
STEPC
STEP D
Hr.
Hr.
Hr.
Hr.
ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN
=
16.71 CLERICAL AIDE
18.54 18.91
19.29 19.67
COMMUNITY SERVICES LEADER
16.50 COMMUNITY SERVICES SPECIALIST
17.57 17.93
18.28 18.64
INSTRUCTOR GUARD
17.57 17.93
18.28 18.64
LIFEGUARD
16.89 17.23
MAINTENANCE AIDE
16.71 POLICE CADET
16.71 POLICE RESERVE OFFICER - LEVEL 1
21.43 22.82
24.21 25.71
POOL MANAGER
20.82 21.24
21.65 22.09
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
16.00 PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
19.50 19.89
20.29 20.69
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
21.00 21.42
21.85 22.29
SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES LEADER
16.89 17.23
SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES SPECIALIST
19.03 19.41
19.80 20.20
SENIOR INSTRUCTOR GUARD
19.69 20.09
20.49 20.90
ELECTED
JOB CLASS
SALARY
MONTHLY
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBERS
150
CITY CLERK
150
CITY TREASURER
50 808
Agenda Item No: 2.b
PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: June 3, 2025
Submitted by: Amanda Horner
From: Fire and Life Safety Department
Subject:
Public Hearing and Consideration of the Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California Designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the City of Placentia Financial Impact:
Fiscal Impact:
The current fee schedule is intended to recover the costs of providing enforcement of the regulatory functions and enforcement.
Summary:
The Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department ("Department") is recommending the adoption of the Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) map as directed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and California Government Code. The map identifies areas within the City of Placentia as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard zones whereas previously, there were no identified areas within the City of Placentia. Staff is not making any amendments to the map provided at this time.
Recommendation:
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Open the Public Hearing to consider proposed Ordinance; and
2. Receive the Staff report, consider all public testimony, ask questions of Staff; and
3. Close the Public Hearing; and
4. Waive full reading, by title only, and introduce for first reading of Ordinance No. O-2025- 04, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California designating fire hazard severity zones.
Strategic Plan Statement:
This item is consistent with the City Council approved 5 -Year Strategic Goal No. 2. to ensure that Public Safety Continues to be a High Priority.
Discussion:
On March 24, 2025, the California Office of the State Fire Marshal released Local Responsibility Area (LRA) maps to all agencies identified within the Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ). The City of Placentia was added to the map for the first time and the affected area is on the north side of the City, bordering neighboring agencies. 809
On April 2, 2025, the Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department opened a public comment period in compliance with California Government Code by creating a webpage with a summary of the changes, a copy of the map, a link to an interactive version of the map, and instructions on how to submit public comments on our website.
Local agencies are not authorized to reduce or modify the size of the LRA within their jurisdiction. However, a local agency can increase the coverage area of the LRA. Placentia Fire and Life Safety does not recommend adding to the area of coverage identified on the map.
Finally, homeowners in the FHSZ LRA will be notified via mailed letter that their parcel falls within the zone(s). Upon adoption of this map, the Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department Community Risk Reduction Division will create and implement a defensible space program for the LRA as directed by the state.
Fiscal Impact Summary:
The current fee schedule is intended to recover the costs of providing enforcement of the regulatory functions and enforcement.
Attachments
Executive Order N-18-25.pdf
O rd i n a n ce_O-2 0 2 5-04_ F i re_S e ve ri ty_Zo n e_ 1. d o cx FHSZ Adoption Presentation for 6.3.25.pdf
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EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
EXECUTIVE ORDER N-18-25
WHEREAS on January 7, 2025, I proclaimed a State of Emergency to exist in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties due to fire and windstorm conditions that have now caused multiple fires, including the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, Sunset, Woodley, and Hughes Fires; and
WHEREAS these fires have devastated communities across the Greater Los Angeles Area and have collectively burned over 47,900 acres, destroying or damaging more than 16,250 structures, including homes, small businesses, and places of worship, with initial estimates placing this disaster among the most destructive in California history; and
WHEREAS since the fires began, I have issued multiple Executive Orders to provide relief to impacted communities, protect survivors and expedite and aid recovery efforts, including orders streamlining permitting requirements to enable Los Angeles to build back quickly, and safer and more resilient than before; and WHEREAS these fires were not isolated incidents, but rather the latest examples of how a changing climate creates weather extremes that can combine with wildfire -susceptible fuel loads, even during California's traditionally wet season, to cause massive conflagrations; and
WHEREAS the State's agencies responsible for fire response and resilience, including the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (Board of Forestry), the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), the Office of the State Fire Marshal, and the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), have already begun evaluating these fires, and should move quickly to incorporate standards, regulations, and statutes, to harden communities urgently; and WHEREAS scientific research has shown that the greatest risk of embers directly or indirectly igniting a home, as occurred in many neighborhoods in the Palisades and Eaton firestorms, stems from combustible materials built or planted within five feet of a home, including perpendicular wood fences and combustible landscaping; and
WHEREAS because of the risk presented by embers, Assembly Bill No. 3074 (Friedman, 2020) requires promulgation of regulations to establish an ember - resistant "Zone Zero" within five feet of structures in certain fire severity zones, and insurance companies may factor wildfire mitigations such as Zone Zero clearance into insurance rates; and
WHEREAS the State Fire Marshal is responsible for periodically updating fire hazard severity zone maps for both the State Responsibility Area and the state's Local Responsibility Areas, and while the State Responsibility Area maps were updated in 2024, the Local Responsibility Area maps are due to be updated; and
WHEREAS CAL FIRE and Cal OES collaborate with the federal government and other states on operational plans for wildfire response, including mutual aid systems and sequences for dispatching resources, but the federally managed system, known as the Federal Interagency Resource Ordering Capability (IROC), lacks the capacity to process in real-time requests to dispatch additional resources for wildfire incidents of this magnitude, resulting in ad -hoc communication and coordination around such requests and imperfect visibility to resource availability and deployment as the incident response evolves; and
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WHEREAS my 2025-2026 Budget proposal reflects a total of $4 billion for Wildland Management, which maintains $2.5 billion in prior investments and commits another $1.5 billion over the next several years to ramp up and implement my Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan, increasing the pace of fuel reduction, prescribed fire, and forest health; and WHEREAS my Administration has invested $2 billion to support CAL FIRE operations, a 47% increase since 2018 and is committed to adding 2,400 additional firefighters to CAL FIRE's ranks over the next five years; and WHEREAS my Administration has overseen the expansion of California's aerial firefighting fleet, including the addition of more than 16 helicopters equipped for night operations, and seven C-130 air tankers, making it the largest fleet of its kind globally; and
WHEREAS California is leveraging AI -powered tools to spot fires quicker, has deployed the Fire Integrated Real -Time Intelligence System (FIRIS) to provide real-time mapping of wildfires, and has partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense to use satellites for wildfire detection and invested in LiDAR technology to create detailed 3D maps of high -risk areas; and
WHEREAS in anticipation of severe fire weather conditions in early January 2025, Cal OES approved the prepositioning of 65 fire engines, as well as more than 120 additional firefighting resources and personnel throughout seven Southern California counties, and CAL FIRE moved firefighting resources to Southern California including 45 additional engines and six hand crews to the region; and
WHEREAS California was able to mobilize more than 15,000 personnel including firefighters, National Guard servicemembers, law enforcement officers and transportation teams to support the response to the Los Angeles firestorms, and more than 1,900 firefighting apparatus composed of engines, aircraft, dozers and water tenders to aid in putting out the fires.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, in accordance with the authority vested in me by the State Constitution and statutes, do hereby issue the following Order to become effective immediately.
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. The Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, in consultation with the State Fire Marshal, shall require the creation of an ember -resistant zone within 0 to 5 feet of a home ("Zone 0 regulations"), consistent with Public Resources Code section 4291 and Government Code section 51182. The Board of Forestry and Fire Protection shall post a pre-rulemaking draft regulation to its internet website and hold a public workshop to gather public input on its draft regulation within 45 days of this Order, and shall complete the formal rulemaking process no later than December 31, 2025.
2. The State Fire Marshal shall, consistent with Government Code sections 51 178 and 51 179, provide to local agencies, and make available to the public, its proposed Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for Local Responsibility Areas (LRA). Maps representing different regions of the State shall be provided to the public in phases starting no later than February 10.
3. To ensure that resources are ordered and dispatched efficiently and effectively, the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) are directed to, in consultation with local, tribal, and federal partners and FIRESCOPE. work with the federal government to evaluate the Federal Interagency
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Resource Ordering Capability (IROC), including its current limitations, and identify technology and process improvements to modernize a system that can fulfill the purpose of supporting the rapid fulfillment of mutual aid request during large-scale incidents.
I FURTHER DIRECT that as soon as hereafter possible, this Order be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State and that widespread publicity and notice be given of this Order.
This Order is not intended to, and does not, create any rights or benefits, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity, against the State of California, its agencies, departments, entities, officers, employees, or any other person.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have
hereunto set my hand and caused
the Great Seal of the State of
California to be affixed this 6th day
of Febru. ry 2025.
ATTEST:
GAVIN NEWSOM
Governor of California
SHIRLEY WEBER, PH. D
Secretary of State
ORDINANCE NO. O-2025-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD
SEVERITY ZONES.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Placentia does hereby find, determine and ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The City hereby designates the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code Section 51178.
SECTION 2. The map, approved by the City is hereby incorporated by reference, and entitled "City of Placentia Fire Hazard Severity Zones." Dated (3/24/2025).
The official map is also located electronically on the following website:
https://www.placentia.org/1148/New-Local-Responsibility-Area-LRA-Fire-H .
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall transmit a copy of this ordinance to the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection within 30 days of adoption.
SECTION 4. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary thereof, to be published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Placentia held on June 3, 2025.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of June, 2025.
Kevin Kirwin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk
I, Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk of the City of Placentia, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Placentia, held on the 3rd day of June 2025 and adopted at a regular meeting of the Ordinance O-2025-04
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City Council of the City of Placentia, held on the 17th day of June, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Christian L. Bettenhausen, City Attorney
Ordinance O-2025-04
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Local Responsibility Area Designation
tf Fire Hazard Severity Zones
June 3, 2025
City of Placentia Inclusion
• March 24th - California Office of the State Fire Marshal released the Local Responsibility (LRA) maps to all agencies that are identified within the Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ). • The City of Placentia was added to the map for the first time. • Area affected is on the north side of the city, bordering neighboring agencies.
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Regulations
• Local agencies are not allowed to contest or reduce the LRA within their jurisdiction, but they may add additional areas to the map.
• We do not recommend adding to the area of the FHSZ map at this time.
• Upon mandated adoption of the map, Placentia Fire and Life Safety will create and implement a defensible space program for the LRA.
Recommendation
• It is recommended that the City Council adopt the FHSZ map to remain in compliance with State regulations.
Questions & Comments