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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
July 1, 2025
City Council Chambers - 401 E. Chapman Avenue, Placentia, CA MINUTES OF THE PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Kirwin called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmember/Board Member Hummer, Smith, Kirwin
Wanke (Excused), Yamaguchi (Excused)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
CLOSED SESSION PROCEEDINGS:
City Clerk McKinnell announced the City Council and Boards of Directors recessed to the City Council Caucus Room for the purpose of conducting their Closed Session proceedings on the following:
1. Pursuant to Government Code Section § 54957.6
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Agency Designated Representatives: Jennifer Lampman, City Administrator Alice Burnett, Director of Human Resources
Employee Organizations: Placentia City Employees Association (PCEA) Placentia Firefighters Association (PFA)
Placentia Fire Management Association (PFMA)
Placentia Police Management Association (PPMA)
Placentia Police Officers Association (PPOA)
Unrepresented Employees
2. Pursuant to Government Code Section § 54957(b)(1)
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Administrator
RECESS: The City Council and Boards of Directors recessed to their 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting.
MINUTES OF THE PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Kirwin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmember/Board Member Hummer, Smith, Kirwin
Wanke (Excused), Yamaguchi (Excused)
STAFF PRESENT:
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Christian Bettenhausen; Jennifer Lampman, City Administrator; 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; City Clerk Robert McKinnell; Interim Deputy City Clerk Nancy Albitre-Seely
INVOCATION: Chaplain Charles Frost
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Police Chief Michael Butts
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PRESENTATIONS:
A. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PLACENTIA FIRE & LIFE SAFETY DEPARTMENT'S 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Presenters:
Recipient:
Mayor Kirwin and City Council
Placentia Fire & Life Safety Department
Representatives from Senator Steven Choi’s Office, Assemblymember Philip Chen’s Office, and Orange County Supervisor Doug Chaffee’s Office presented certificates congratulating the Fire and Life Safety Department on its five‑year anniversary, commending the department’s service, community support, and continued dedication. Mayor Kirwin presented a proclamation to Fire Chief Dobine recognizing the Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department’s five-year anniversary.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Bettenhausen stated the City Council took no reportable action.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Tamara Martin, Director of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, provided an overview of the library’s federal mission, archival collections, exhibits, community partnerships, and public research services.
Arthur Hernandez expressed concerns regarding the City’s towing contract and requested the City Council thoroughly vet applicants based on his stated experience in the towing industry.
Michael Hernandez voiced concern regarding historical and current impacts on Latino communities and requested the City establish an alert system to notify residents of reported ICE activity.
Fayth Hernandez voiced concern regarding community safety related to alleged ICE actions, discussed impacts on families and youth, and requested the City consider implementing alert systems and supportive programs.
Crystal Perfecto voiced concern regarding recent ICE activity and its effect on immigrant residents and requested additional protections for impacted community members.
Letty Palafox requested the City end any collaboration between local law enforcement and ICE, stating such interactions create fear and diminish community trust.
Bethany Vargas voiced concern regarding community safety and civic engagement, referenced personal experiences with ICE activity, and requested stronger City action and support for vulnerable residents.
Craig Green encouraged the community to support Centennial fundraising efforts by participating in upcoming restaurant fundraisers.
Lupe Azore, publisher of Placentia–Yorba Linda, expressed interest in becoming more involved in City activities.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Hummer reported attending the Centennial Committee meeting and mentioned significant progress was made in preparing for the City’s centennial celebration. He announced City facilities would be closed on July 3, 2025, reminded residents non‑emergency assistance would be available at 714‑993‑8111, reported the July 4th trash collection would be delayed by one day, no changes to the street‑sweeping schedule.
Councilmember Smith reported attending the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the renovated McFadden Park, expressed appreciation for the partners who contributed to the project and announced JC Parkette was the next park site for improvements. He attended the City of Fullerton’s State of the City event and commended Mayor Jung’s presentation.
He announced the City’s Concerts in the Park series would begin on July 10, 2025, at Tri‑City Park with the Soto Band performing at 6:30 p.m. He thanked the public speakers for their thoughtful comments.
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Mayor Kirwin stated appreciation for the community members who provided public comments and commended young residents for their respectful and well‑prepared remarks. He highlighted two upcoming Centennial‑supporting restaurant events, Prime Cut Taqueria on July 9, 2025, and Tlaquepaque on July 23, 2025, and encouraged businesses to participate as Centennial sponsors. He invited residents to help identify long‑time Placentia community members for participation in the Centennial video project.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.d):
Motion by Smith, seconded by Hummer, and carried a 3-0-2 vote, to approve the Consent Calendar, as recommended, Wanke and Yamaguchi absent.
1.a CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Approve
(Approved 3-0-2, as recommended, Wanke and Yamaguchi absent)
1.b CITY FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 REGISTERS FOR JULY 1, 2025 Check Register
Fiscal Impact: $ 544,798.98
Electronic Disbursement Register
Fiscal Impact: $ 3,400,401.44
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Receive and file.
(Approved 3-0-2, as recommended, Wanke and Yamaguchi absent)
1.c SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AGREEMENT
Fiscal Impact:
Expense:
Revenue:
$249,900
$184,900
(School District reimburses 79% of SROs Actual Amount)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the City of Placentia and Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District School Resource Officer Agreement; and
2. Authorize the City Administrator and/or her designee to execute the necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
(Approved 3-0-2, as recommended, Wanke and Yamaguchi absent)
1.d AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HR GREEN FOR DESIGN SERVICES
ON OLD TOWN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Fiscal Impact:
Expense: $150,000 Amendment No. 2 for Additional Design Services for Old Town Streetscape Improvement Project
Budget: $150,000 FY 25-26 (206-90300-9600 26-101)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to a Professional Services Agreement with HR Green Pacific to provide additional design services for the Old Town Streetscape improvement project in the amount of $150,000; and
2. Authorize the City Administrator and/or her designee to execute the necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
(Approved 3-0-2, as recommended, Wanke and Yamaguchi absent)
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 2.a through 2.b):
2.a INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. O-2025-05, AMENDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS IN TITLE 23 (“ZONING”) OF THE PLACENTIA
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MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW (ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. ZCA 2025-01) Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing concerning Zoning Code Amendment No. 2025-01 and Ordinance No. O- 2025-05; and
2. Receive the Staff Report, consider all Public Testimony, ask any questions of Staff; and
3. Close the Public Hearing; and
4. Find that adoption of Zoning Code Amendment No. 2025-01 is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(h) and is categorically exempt under the common sense exemption of CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3); and
5. Waive full reading, by title only, and introduce for first reading, Ordinance No. O-2025-05, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California amending Chapter 23.73 of the Placentia Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units in accordance with State law.
(Approved 3-0-2, as recommended, Wanke and Yamaguchi absent) Development Services Director Lambert gave a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
Public Hearing opened at 7:58 p.m.
Public comments: None.
Public Hearing closed at 8:02 p.m.
Motion by Kirwin, seconded by Smith, and carried a 3-0-2 vote, to approve Item 2.a, as recommended, Wanke and Yamaguchi absent.
2.b INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. O-2025-06 AMENDING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS IN TITLE 22 (“SUBDIVISIONS”) AND TITLE 23 (“ZONING”) OF THE PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TWO-UNIT HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW (ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. ZCA 2025-02)
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing concerning Zoning Code Amendment No. 2025-02 and Ordinance No. O- 2025-06; and
2. Receive the Staff Report, consider all Public Testimony, ask any questions of Staff; and
3. Close the Public Hearing; and
4. Find that adoption of Zoning Code Amendment No. 2025-02 is not a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and therefore, the proposed Ordinance is not subject to CEQA review; and
5. Waive full reading, by title only, and introduce for first reading, Ordinance No. O-2025-06, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California amending Chapter 22.80 (Urban Lot Splits), Chapter 23.13 (Two-Unit Housing) and Chapter 23.81 (General Regulations and Exceptions) of the Placentia Municipal Code in accordance with State law. (Approved 3-0-2, as recommended, Wanke and Yamaguchi absent) Development Services Director Lambert gave a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
Public Hearing opened at 8:02 p.m.
Public comments: None.
Public Hearing closed at 8:08 p.m.
Motion by Kirwin, seconded by Hummer, and carried a 3-0-2 vote, to approve Item 2.b, as recommended, Wanke and Yamaguchi absent.
3. REGULAR AGENDA:
3.a ADOPTION OF GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FOR PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF PLACENTIA Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. R-2025-36, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, finding that adoption of CEQA Guidelines is not a project under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5) because it involves an administrative activity and would not result in any environmental impacts; and, adopting Guidelines and Procedures for imptementingthe provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub.
Resources Code § 21000 et seq.) for projects in the City of Placentia. (Approved 3-0-2, as recommended, Wanke and Yamaguchi absent) Development Services Director Lambert gave a verbal presentation on the item.
A discussion occurred on proposed changes intended to make the development review process more predictable for Staff and developers by codifying procedures and reducing gray areas. Staff explained the updates would increase certainty and clarify who is responsible for determining the appropriate CEQA document, such as a Mitigated Negative Declaration or an Environmental Impact Report.
Motion by Hummer, seconded by Smith, and carried a 3-0-2 vote, to approve Item 3.a, as recommended, Wanke and Yamaguchi absent.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBERS REQUESTS:
Councilmember Smith referenced recent public comments on short-term rentals and reported meeting with residents and Development Services Director Lambert to review their concerns. He requested scheduling a study session in September to consider potential updates to the City's short-term rental policies.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Board of Directors adjourned at 8:14 p.m., to a regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
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