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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
September 16, 2025
City Council Chambers - 401 E. Chapman Avenue, Placentia, CA and
Teleconference Location - 3221 Tubbs Road, Sebring, FL 33870 MINUTES OF THE PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Kirwin called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmember/Board Member Hummer, Smith, Yamaguchi (Joined remotely at 4:45 p.m.), Kirwin Wanke (Excused)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Eddie Rodriguez, Placentia City Employee Association (PCEA) President, asked for fair wages and recognition for City employees who are struggling with the rising cost of living and considering leaving the City.
Felipe Zambrano, Community Services Coordinator, explained how fair compensation is essential to retain experienced workers who are deeply committed to serving the City of Placentia.
Sheila Rodriguez, PCEA Board Member and Public Safety Dispatcher, stated the critical role of non-sworn public safety staff and the need for equitable compensation across all public safety roles.
Veroncia Rodarte, Orange County Employee Association (OCEA) Operations Manager and PCEA Lead Negotiator, asked the City Council to invest in their workforce and recognize the dedication of employees who are committed to serving the community.
CLOSED SESSION PROCEEDINGS:
City Clerk McKinnell announced the Closed Session matters.
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 54956.9(d)(2)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(3 cases)
2. 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
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3. 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 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmember/Board Member Hummer, Smith, Kirwin
Yamaguchi, Wanke (Excused)
STAFF PRESENT:
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Christian Bettenhausen; City Administrator Jennifer Lampman; Deputy City Administrator Rosanna Ramirez; Police Chief Brad Butts; Fire Chief Jason Dobine; Director of Development Services Joe Lambert; Director of Public Works Chris Tanio; Director of Human Resources Alice Burnett; Interim Director of Finance Pamela Arends-King; Community Services Supervisor Michelle Khzouz; Deputy Director of Administrative Services Jeannette Ortega; City Clerk Robert McKinnell; Deputy City Clerk Brooke Lovell
INVOCATION: Chaplain Tony Mercado
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 2025 City of Placentia Summer Day Camp Participants
PRESENTATIONS:
A. Proclamation of September 2025 Hunger Action Month
Presenters:
Recipient:
Mayor Kirwin and City Council
Claudia Keller, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank
Mayor Kirwin presented a proclamation to the recipient, proclaiming September 2025 as Hunger Action Month in the City.
B. Proclamation of September 17-23, 2025, as Constitution Week Presenters:
Recipients:
Mayor Kirwin and City Council
Debbie Stein, Regent; Cindy Ferguson, Constitution Chair, Mojave Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution
Mayor Kirwin presented a proclamation to the recipients, proclaiming September 17-23, 2025, as Constitution Week in the City.
C. Proclamation of September 2025 Service Clubs Month
Presenters:
Recipients:
Mayor Kirwin and City Council
Alice Shiozawa, Rotary Club of Placentia; Commander Michael Beaver, American Legion Post 277; Pat Alvarez, American Legion Post 227 Auxiliary; Jo Ann Sowards, Placentia Roundtable Woman’s Club
Mayor Kirwin presented a proclamation to the recipients, proclaiming September 2025 as Service Clubs Month in the City.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Bettenhausen reported a discussion was held on the Closed Session items.
There was no reportable action.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT:
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City Administrator Lampman introduced new City of Placentia employee, Deputy City Clerk Brooke Lovell.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Jessica Gomez expressed concerns about limited traffic enforcement and long-term parking issues near Chapman Avenue, requesting increased staffing and stricter enforcement.
Anjali Tapadia raised safety concerns along Yorba Linda Boulevard and requested installation of protected left- turn signals.
Lynn Meyer supported John and Kelly Abraham, citing their community service and requesting consideration of their character in a property matter.
John Abraham questioned the receivership of his property, citing a misleading report, abatement of violations, and lack of an administrative hearing.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Smith reported his attendance at the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Intergovernmental meeting, highlighting regional transportation planning efforts ahead of the upcoming Olympics. He announced the 2025 Placentia Military Banner Recognition Program, with applications due by October 20, 2025. Applications are available on the City website and at the Placentia Police Department; the cost is $260 per banner.
Councilmember Hummer announced the City's Fall Free Shredding and E-waste Recycling event on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Civic Center. Residents and businesses can bring up to six boxes of documents to shred, as well as most electronics that plug in or have a screen. He noted automotive and rechargeable batteries would be accepted, while small household batteries, chemicals, paint, and medication would not. Additional details are available on the City’s website.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.f):
Motion by Smith, seconded by Hummer and carried a 3-0-2 vote, to approve the Consent Calendar, as recommended, Yamaguchi and Wanke absent.
1.a CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS Fiscal Impact: None
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Approve
(Approved 3-0-2, as recommended, Yamaguchi and Wanke absent)
1.b REGISTERS FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
Check Register
Fiscal Impact: $1,927,344.77
Electronic Disbursement Register
Fiscal Impact: $1,356,975.93
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Receive and file
(Approved 3-0-2, as recommended, Yamaguchi and Wanke absent)
1.c ANNUAL MILITARY EQUIPMENT REPORT PER CA ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 481 Fiscal Impact: None
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Receive and file the annual Military Equipment Report per CA Assembly Bill No. 481; and
2. Adopt Resolution R-2025-46, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, renewing its Military Equipment Use Policy and Ordinance 0-2022-03.
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(Approved 3-0-2, as recommended, Yamaguchi and Wanke absent)
1.d AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CJ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR FY 2025-26 ANNUAL SIDEWALK AND CURB RAMP REPAIR PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 26-102 Fiscal Impact:
Expense: $140,162.00 Total Construction Contract Amount $127,420.00 Construction Contract Amount
$ 12,742.00 Construction Contingency Amount
Available Budget: $175,000.00 Fiscal Year 2025-26 CIP Budget (204-90300-9600 Project: 26-102) Recommended Action: It is recommended the City Council:
1. Award a Public Works Agreement to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. for the FY 2025-26 Annual Sidewalk and Curb Ramp Repair Project, City Project No. 26-102, in the amount of $127,420.00; and
2. Reject all other bids received and authorize the return of the bid bonds; and
3. Authorize the City Administrator to approve contact change orders up to 10% or $12,742.00 for a total construction contract not-to-exceed amount of $140,162.00; and
4. Authorize the City Administrator and/or her designee to execute all necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
(Approved 3-0-2, as recommended, Yamaguchi and Wanke absent)
1.e AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH PCN3 INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES RELATED TO PHASE II OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER PROJECT Fiscal Impact:
Expense: $25,678 Amendment No. 2 for extra work related to Phase II Public Safety Center Project Construction
Available Budget: $238,534.95 (101-90300-9100 Project:105213) Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to a Public Works Agreement with PCN3 Inc. in the amount of $25,678; 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, Yamaguchi and Wanke absent)
1.f RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF PLACENTIA POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL, CLAIMS SETTLEMENT AUTHORIZATION POLICY NO. 407
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. R-2025-47, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, Approving and Adopting Amendments to the City of Placentia Policy and Procedures Manual, Claims Settlement Authorization Policy No. 407.
(Approved 3-0-2, as recommended, Yamaguchi and Wanke absent)
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
2.a CONSIDERATION OF THE CHAPMAN CORRIDOR REVITALIZATION PLAN WHICH INCLUDES THE
ADOPTION OF THE CHAPMAN CORRIDOR REVITALIZATION PLAN, THE CHAPMAN CORRIDOR STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) 2025-01, ZONE CHANGE (ZCA) 2025-03, AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA) 2025-01 TO ESTABLISH THE CHAPMAN
CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN WITH NEW DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Fiscal Impact:
No direct fiscal impacts are associated with this agenda item. Potential significant economic benefit to the local Placentia economy, including jobs, public & private investment, and annual/one-time revenue.
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Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing concerning the Chapman Corridor Revitalization Plan, the Chapman Corridor Streetscape Master Plan, General Plan Amendment (GPA) 2025-01, Zone Change (ZCA) 2025-03, and Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 2025-01; and
2. Receive the staff report and consider all public testimony; and
3. Close the public hearing; and
4. Adopt Resolution R-2025-48, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, finding that General Plan Amendment (GPA) 2025-01, Zone Change (ZCA) 2025-03, and Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 2025-01 are exempt under State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and approving General Plan Amendment (GPA) 2025-01 to change the current land use designation area from existing various designations to “Specific Plan” and to make conforming Land Use Element Amendments for the Chapman Corridor project area; and, approving the Chapman Corridor Streetscape Master Plan; and
5. Waive full reading, by title only, and introduce for first reading, Ordinance No. O-2025-08, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California approving Zone Change (ZCA) 2025-03 and Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 2025-01 adding Chapter 23.113 entitled “Chapman Corridor Specific Plan” to the Placentia Municipal Code, adopting the Chapman Corridor Specific Plan with development standards and amending Municipal Code Section
23.08.010 to establish the Chapman Corridor District, and amending the official Zoning Map of the City of Placentia changing the existing zoning for the Chapman Corridor project area from existing various zoning designations to Chapman Corridor Specific plan for the Chapman Corridor Project Area
(Approved 3-0-2, to continue Item 2.a to the regular City Council meeting on October 7, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., Yamaguchi and Wanke absent)
Mayor Kirwin opened the Public Hearing at 7:34 p.m.
City Administrator Lampman introduced Director of Development Services Joe Lambert who gave an overview on the Chapman Corridor Revitalization Plan. Director Lambert stated Suzanne Schwab of Placeworks Inc. and Planning Manager Andrew Gonzales were also available to answer any questions.
Mayor Kirwin stated the City Council received multiple written comments regarding the proposed Plan, which he would have Staff address to clarify key issues before opening the floor to public comment.
A discussion ensued about the Plan, clarification was given to the public, and direction was provided to Staff.
Mayor Kirwin opened public comment.
Janet Laborde opposed the Plan's inclusion of her family's properties and requested direct communication.
Richard Salazar raised concerns about building heights and SB 79.
Sanford Opperman suggested removing Cinnamon Tree from the Chapman Corridor Revitalization Plan.
Anjali Tapadia supported the Plan's vision for walkability and community enhancement.
Fabian Gomez stated concerns about parking shortages and potential homeless encampments.
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Elizabeth Hansberg supported streetscaping and active transportation improvements.
Maria Gomez expressed concerns about the Plan’s clarity, lack of Spanish-language outreach, homelessness impacts, housing affordability, and potential use of eminent domain.
Danielle Plum expressed concerns about traffic and building impacts.
Barbara Openshaw supported continuing the Plan and requested more clarity on technical terms and acronyms.
David Drake expressed concern on how the Plan will be a “tool” for the City. He asked for timely notifications and meaningful dialogue about development Plans.
Noel Anderson requested more transparency about building heights, cultural heritage, and future community involvement. He emphasized the importance of creating a community advisory process and improving traffic and bike lane safety.
Suzanne Pellis Willis supported the creation of a Chapman Advisory Committee and requested a detailed map showing building heights and stories for each parcel. She opposed the Catalyst project specifically concerned about its proposed six-story height, potential impact on traffic and parking in the area.
Amanda Wells supported the Plan and asked about potential traffic, parking, and school impact from new apartment developments near Kramer Park.
Robert Chandler expressed concerns about proposed zoning changes that would reclassify his residential complex and potentially impact neighboring residents with new multi-story developments.
Jenny Gomez expressed concerns about parking challenges, traffic congestion, and the potential impact of new developments on the city's character, while suggesting more lenient building permit processes.
Mayor Kirwin closed the Public Hearing at 9:18 p.m.
Mayor Kirwin addressed community concerns about meeting notifications and acknowledged the challenges of infrastructure and parking in the City.
Councilmember Smith added context about traffic signal synchronization challenges, involving multiple municipal and state agencies. He praised Staff efforts and acknowledged the complexity of urban development.
Councilmember Hummer reassured residents that the Plan would improve Placentia's entrance and that homeowners would not be forcibly removed. He acknowledged change can be scary but emphasized the City's commitment to thoughtful development. He asked residents to be patient as the City Council works collaboratively to refine the Plan.
Motion by Hummer, seconded by Smith, and carried a 3-0-2 vote, to continue Item 2.a. to the next regular City Council meeting on October 7, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., Yamaguchi and Wanke absent.
3. REGULAR AGENDA:
3.a DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE 2025 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
Fiscal Impact: None
Recommencec Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Appoint one (1) City Council Member to serve as delegate to represent the City at the League of California Cities Annual Conference 2025; and
2. Appoint up to two (2) City Council Members as alternates to represent the City at the League of California Cities Annual Conference 2025.
(Approved 3-0-2, as recommended, Yamaguchi and Wanke absent) City Administrator Lampman gave a verbal presentation of the item.
Councilmember Smith nominated Councilmember Yamaguchi as the voting delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Wanke as the alternate to represent the City at the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Hummer, and carried a 3-0-2 vote, to approve the appointments of Councilmember Yamaguchi as delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Wanke as alternate at the League of California Cities Annual Conference, Yamaguchi and Wanke absent.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBERS REQUESTS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Board of Directors adjourned at 9:30 p.m. to a regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Kevin Kirwin, Mayor/Agency Chair
ATTEST:
Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk/Agency Secretary
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