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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
June 3, 2025
City Council Chambers - 401 E. Chapman Avenue, Placentia, CA MINUTES OF THE PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM
Mayor Kirwin announced the Closed Session meeting was cancelled.
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
STAFF PRESENT:
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Scott Porter; Jennifer Lampman, Interim City Administrator/ Acting Director of Finance; Deputy City Administrator Rosanna Ramirez; Director of Community Services Lydie Gutfeld; Director of Development Services Joe Lambert; 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; Interim Deputy City Clerk Nancy Albitre-Seely
INVOCATION: Chaplain Kenneth Curry
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Kelsey Mattea Bae, El Dorado High School
PRESENTATIONS: None
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT:
Interim City Administrator Lampman introduced two new employees, Senior Human Resources Analyst Edgar Roldan and Associate Engineer Jesus Avila.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Eric Holmgren reported on Bradford House updates, including a basement flood, spring tours, recent events, and upcoming meetings.
Sarah Schnebly expressed concerns about the growing number of short-term rentals and requested the City Council impose limits to preserve community character and school enrollment.
Craig Green discussed land-use decisions impacting revenue and requested fiscal prudence, suggesting a splash pad instead of pool repairs.
Kenny Bennings announced the success of the First Responders Breakfast, reported award recipients, and announced ongoing economic development in Old Town Placentia.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Smith reported his attendance at the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) Board meeting, Southern California Association of Government (SCAG) General Assembly meeting, participated in a
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conference call with Metrolink, OCTA, and BNSF regarding rail operations and the interlocker program in Fullerton.
He announced the Centennial Celebration fundraisers at local restaurants, sponsorship opportunities, and the need for silent auction items for the January 2026 Gala.
Councilmember Hummer announced registration for Placentia’s Summer 2025 programs was open and reported the Palm Quarterly was available online. He mentioned programs included Tiny Tots, day camps, swim lessons, sports, fitness, and arts classes, with registration available online or in person at City Hall.
Councilmember Yamaguchi reported he had spoken with Airbnb’s government affairs team about short‑term rental policies, mentioned the potential consideration of increasing the Transient Occupancy Tax, and stated he would request Staff to review options consistent with neighboring cities. He also reported touring the Republic Services recycling facility with a Cub Scout group and announced the State of the City event scheduled for September 25, 2025, at Alta Vista Country Club.
Mayor Pro Tem Wanke announced that applications remained open for the Heritage Committee, Senior Advisory Committee, and Streetscape and Transportation Advisory Commission, encouraged public participation and emphasized the importance of community involvement in advisory groups. He reported his attendance at the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) Board meeting.
Mayor Kirwin asked public speaker, Sarah Schnebly, to provide him with the short-term rental statistics for comparison with City data. He reported that he completed third-grade tours at City Hall and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to engage with students. He acknowledged Barbara Stipe of Ivy Park for her continued support.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.m):
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Scott Porter provided a verbal report on Item 1.m, regarding the salary and benefits of the City Administrator. Motion by Smith, 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 JUNE 3, 2025 Check Register
Fiscal Impact: $ 1,716,367.67
Electronic Disbursement Register
Fiscal Impact: $ 4,172,369.21
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Receive and file.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.c SETTING OF THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-01 (OLD TOWN MAINTENANCE SERVICES) Fiscal Impact:
The recommended levy assessments for the Old Town CFD will generate $1,540.52 in revenue for FY 2025-26. There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund with these recommended actions.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. R-2025-21, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, Setting the Levy of an Annual Special Tax for Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 (Old Town Maintenance Services) for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
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2. Authorize inclusion of the Annual Special Tax for Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 (Old Town Maintenance Services) for Fiscal Year 2025-26 on the Orange County Secured Property Tax Roll.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.d SETTING OF THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2018-01 (TOD MAINTENANCE SERVICES) Fiscal Impact:
The recommended levy assessments for the TOD CFD will generate $99,088.09 in revenue for FY 2025-
26. There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund with these recommended actions.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. R-2025-22, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, setting the levy of an annual special tax for Community Facilities District No. 2018- 01 (TOD Maintenance Services) for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
2. Authorize inclusion of the Annual Special Tax for Community Facilities District No. 2018-01 (TOD Maintenance Services) for Fiscal Year 2025-26 on the Orange County Secured Property Tax Roll. (Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.e SETTING OF THE ANNUAL SPECIAL TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2014-01 (PUBLIC SERVICES CFD)
Fiscal Impact:
There is no General Fund impact as a result of this special tax levy for public safety services. If the recommended actions are approved, a total of 234 parcels will be assessed at the adjusted special tax rates as summarized below:
Land Use Type Number of Parcels Number of Units Rate Total Single-Family
Residential Property 233 233 390.684 $91,029.37
Multi-Family
Residential Property 1 418 295.186 $123,387.75
Total 234 $214,417.12
The total anticipated revenue from these assessments in FY 2025-26 is $214,417.12.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. R-2025-23, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, setting the levy of an Annual Special Tax for Community Facilities District No. 2014- 01 (Public Services) for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and
2. Authorize inclusion of the Annual Special Tax for Community Facilities District No. 2014-01 (Public Services) for Fiscal Year 2025-26 on the Orange County Secured Property Tax Roll. (Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.f MEASURE M ELIGIBILITY APPLICATION PACKAGE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 Fiscal Impact:
Revenue: $1,168,171 In Estimated Measure M Funds (180000-4092) Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize Staff to submit the 7-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project list utilizing Measure M funding; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. R-2025-24, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, Concerning the Status and Update of the Circulation Element, and Mitigation Fee Program for The Measure M (M2) Program; and
3. Authorize Staff to submit the Measure M Eligibility application package to OCTA to ensure continued eligibility for Measure M funding and receipt of Local Fair Share M2 funds. (Approved 5-0, as recommended)
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1.g KRAEMER MEMORIAL PARK FOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE PROJECT - RECEIVE AND FILE Fiscal Impact:
Expense: $24,000 Park & Rec Impact Fees
Contingency: $ 999 Park & Rec Impact Fees
Total: $24,999
Budget: $24,999 Parks & Rec Impact Fee fund
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Receive and file this staff report and provide input if deemed necessary for the Kraemer Memorial Park Fountain Landscape project.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.h AWARD OF CONTRACT TO JUDGE NETTING INC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
SAFETY NETTING AT TORII HUNTER FIELD AT KRAEMER MEMORIAL PARK Fiscal Impact:
Expense: $40,700 St. Jude Grant
Contingency: $ 4,070 St. Jude Grant
Total: $44,770
Budget: $44,770 St. Jude Grant Award Funds
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a Public Works Agreement to Judge Netting Inc. for the purchase and replacement of the safety netting and equipment at Torii Hunter Field within Kraemer Park in the amount of $40,700; and
2. Authorize the City Administrator to approve contract change orders up to a total of $4,070 or a not-to-exceed total contract amount of $44,770; and
3. Authorize the 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.i PLACENTIA PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING - COMPUTER HARDWARE PURCHASE Fiscal Impact:
Expense: $112,940.40 Total Purchase Price of Equipment with Contingency Budget: $750,000.00 DOJ COPS Grant Funding (105213-6840) Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the purchase of Dell computers, monitors, and accessories as specified in Dell Quote No. 3000189678377.2 for the Public Safety Building; and
2. Approve a 5% contingency in the amount of $5,378.11 to cover any unforeseen costs related to the procurement, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $112,940.40; and
3. Authorize the City Administrator and/or her designee to execute all necessary documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.j AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PLACEWORKS, INC. TO
COMPLETE THE CHAPMAN CORRIDOR PLAN
Fiscal Impact:
Cost of June 2024 Agreement: $124,661
Amount Paid to Consultant to Date: $ -81,549
Amount Remaining on June 2024 Agreement: $ 43,112
Cost of June 2024 Agreement: $124,661
Staff Recommended Additional Contingency: $+20,000
Total Cost Including Amendment No. 1.: $144,661
General Plan Update Fee Funds (749104-6017) $144,661
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Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Placeworks, Inc. to provide professional services related to the Chapman Corridor Planning and supporting environmental documentation for an amount not to exceed $144,661; and
2. Authorize the City Administrator and/or her designee to execute the necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.k TERMINATION OF LEASE AGREEMENT AND COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PLACENTIA AND THE PLACENTIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 120 S. BRADFORD AVENUE (APN 339-052-29)
Fiscal Impact:
Terminating these agreements will result in the City no longer receiving annual lease revenue of $3,349.56 associated with the Chamber’s office space. Additionally, the City will discontinue the annual payment of $25,000 to the Chamber for services outlined in the Cooperation Agreement.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the termination of the Lease of Real Property Agreement between the City of Placentia and the Placentia Chamber of Commerce for real property located at 120 S. Bradford Avenue for a term ending on November 7, 2028; and
2. Approve the termination of the Cooperation Agreement between the City of Placentia and the Placentia Chamber of Commerce for a term ending on November 7, 2028; and
3. Authorize the City Administrator and/or her designee to issue notices of termination on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.l AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BOWMAN INFRASTRUCTURE
ENGINEERS LTD, DBA INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERS FOR PROVISION OF BUILDING OFFICIAL,
PLAN CHECK, AND INSPECTION, SERVICES
Fiscal Impact:
Expense: $100,000 (up to $300,000 per fiscal year) (102532-6290) Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Bowman Infrastructure Engineers Ltd., dba Infrastructure Engineers to provide professional services in an amount not to exceed $300,000 per Fiscal Year (“FY”), including the remainder of this Fiscal Year; and
2. Approve Resolution No. R-2025-27, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California authorizing a budget amendment in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in compliance with City Charter of the City of Placentia §§ 1206 and 1209 pertaining to appropriations for actual expenditures; and
3. Authorize the City Administrator and/or her designee to execute the necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.m CITY ADMINISTRATOR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH JENNIFER LAMPMAN Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution approving an employment agreement between the City of Placentia and Jennifer Lampman to serve as City Administrator; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Employment Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Scott Porter provided a verbal report on Item 1.m, regarding the salary and benefits of the City Administrator.
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2. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 2.a through 2.b):
2.a CITY OF PLACENTIA FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, POSITION ALLOCATION
PLAN, ANNUAL GANN APPROPRIATIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND PLACENTIA
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ANNUAL BUDGET
Fiscal Impact:
FY2025-26 Expenditures: $92,686,878
Revenue: $89,665,708
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
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
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:
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.
(Approved 5-0, with staff recommendations, incorporated $363,200 in reductions, allocated $880,000 for fuel tank replacement, and return in 90 days with options to achieve structural balance)
Interim City Administrator/ Acting Director of Finance Lampman gave a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
Public Hearing opened at 7:31 p.m.
Public comments: None.
Public Hearing closed at 8:31 p.m.
A discussion ensued on structural balance, facility needs, and long-term sustainability, emphasized protecting core services, and directed Staff to prepare a roadmap for further savings and efficiencies and return in 90 days with options to achieve structural General Fund balance (target up to $1.1 million) without reliance on one-time funds.
Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Hummer, and carried a 5-0 vote, to approve Item 2.a with Staff’s recommendations; incorporate $363,200 in additional reductions from the June 2, 2025, Special
Meeting; allocate $880,000 in CIP funding for fuel tank replacement; and direct Staff to return within approximately 90 days with options and a roadmap to reduce reliance on one-time funds and move toward a structurally balanced General Fund budget.
2.b 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
Fiscal Impact:
The current fee schedule is intended to recover the costs of providing enforcement of the regulatory functions and enforcement.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
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.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
Fire Marshal Amanda Horner gave a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
Public Hearing opened at 8:43 p.m.
Public comments: None.
Public Hearing closed at 8:53 p.m.
Motion by Wanke, seconded by Smith, and carried a 5-0 vote, to approve Item 2.b, as recommended.
3. REGULAR AGENDA: None
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBERS REQUESTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Wanke requested that the next meeting be closed in memory of Kory Lavoy, a member of the Yorba Linda Masonic Lodge 469.
Mayor Kirwin requested Staff to agendize a study session on short-term rentals, including research on neighboring cities' policies and options for Council consideration.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Board of Directors adjourned at 8:56 p.m., to a regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
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