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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
November 18, 2025
City Council Chambers - 401 E. Chapman Avenue, Placentia, CA MINUTES OF THE PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Kirwin called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmember/Board Member Hummer, Smith, Yamaguchi, Wanke, Kirwin
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
City Clerk McKinnell stated the City Clerk’s Office received no public comment for Closed Session.
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 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)
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 7:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmember/Board Member Hummer, Smith, Yamaguchi, Wanke, Kirwin
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; Director of Finance Jerry Griggs; Director of Community Services Lydie Gutfeld; Deputy Director of Administrative Services Jeannette Ortega; Deputy City Clerk Brooke Lovell
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INVOCATION: Chaplain Charles Frost
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chief Brad Butts
PRESENTATIONS:
A. Presentation of the Measure U Committee Annual Report Presenter: Citizens’ Oversight Committee Chair Robert McKinnell Committee Chair McKinnell provided a presentation on the Measure U Annual Report.
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:
City Administrator Lampman introduced two (2) new city employees, Police Records Technician Jeffrey Flores and Community Services Coordinator Adel Rafie.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Veronica Rodarte, Placentia City Employees Association (PCEA) Lead Negotiator and Orange County Employees Association (OCEA) Operations Manager, requested that the City Council provide fair wages, equitable holiday pay, and improved medical insurance contributions.
Nuvia Rodriguez, Placentia Property Technician, requested fair contracts and recognition of the professional contributions of backstage City Staff.
Shey Rodriguez, PCEA Board Member and Placentia Dispatcher, requested equitable compensation for civilian Staff and reported chronic understaffing concerns.
Matt Brand, Community Services Program Coordinator, requested a fair cost of living adjustment and expressed concern over disparities in raises offered to other labor groups.
Kari Flood, Police Civilian Investigator, requested support and fair treatment for all City employees, citing high turnover, morale issues, and the critical nature of Staff work.
Felipe Zambrano, Community Services Program Coordinator, requested that the City Council extend the same fairness and respect to their bargaining unit as provided to others.
Eddie Rodriguez, PCEA President, requested a fair contract for PCEA members and highlighted inequitable treatment, low morale, and retention challenges.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Smith reported attending the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Transportation Committee meeting and the City’s Veterans Day Ceremony. He expressed appreciation to the Veterans Advisory Committee, City Staff, and community partners for their efforts in organizing the event, and encouraged public participation in future ceremonies.
Councilmember Hummer announced the City’s A Very Tamale Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting event, scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Old Town Placentia, stated event details are available on the City’s website.
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Mayor Pro Tem Wanke announced free sand and sandbags are available to residents at the City Yard on La Jolla Street and Fire Station No. 2 on Valencia Avenue, while supplies last. He reported attending the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSAN) Administration Committee meeting and the City Selection Committee meeting on behalf of the Mayor. He mentioned appointments relevant to Placentia included the reappointment of Councilmember Marty Simonoff (Brea) to the Older Adults Advisory Committee, Mayor Fred Jung (Fullerton) to the San Gabriel and Lower LA Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, and Councilmember Carlos Leon (Anaheim) to the Orange County Transportation Authority.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.h):
Mayor Pro Tem Wanke pulled Item 1.g, to vote no. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Smith, and carried a 5-0 vote, to approve the balance of 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 REGISTERS FOR NOVEMBER 18, 2025
Check Register
Fiscal Impact: $171,113.89
Electronic Disbursement Register
Fiscal Impact: $1,154,200.06
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Receive and file.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.c MEASURE M (M2) EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. R-2025-67, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, concerning the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Measure M2 (M2) Expenditure Report for the City of Placentia. (Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.d APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS AT JAYCEE PARKETTE AND APPROVAL OF PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH PLAY CORE D.B.A. GAMETIME, CIP PROJECT NO. 7313
Fiscal Impact:
Expense:
$504,764.54 Total Construction Costs
$458,876.85 Total Construction Contract Amount
$ 45,887.69 Total Construction Contract Contingency Amount Available Budget:
$511,055.00 Fiscal Year 2025-26 CIP Budget-
(California Proposition 68 Parks and Water Bond of 2018) Recommended Action: It is recommended the City Council:
1. Approve the plans and specifications prepared by Hirsch & Associates, Inc. (HAI) for the Jaycee Parkette Renovation Project; and
2. Approve the purchase of the Jaycee Parkette playground equipment utilizing the budgeted CIP funding in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for project; and
3. Award a Public Works Agreement to PlayCore d.b.a. GameTime for the Jaycee Parkette Renovation project in the amount of $458,876.85; and
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4. Authorize the City Administrator to approve contract change orders up to a total of $45,887.69 or a not-to-exceed total contract amount of $504,764.54; and
5. 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.e CONTRACT AWARD TO FULLY INVOLVED FIRE PLAN REVIEW SERVICES FOR ON CALL FIRE PLAN
REVIEW SERVICES
Fiscal Impact:
EXPENSE: The contract amount shall not exceed $75,000 annually, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $150,000, over a two-year contract agreement. Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department (PFLSD) will fund the contract agreement under Contractual Services Account No. 101-60200-6300.
REVENUE: Expenses are 100% recovered via plan check and permit fees charged to the applicant.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Fully Involved Fire Plan Review Services for On Call Fire Plan Review Services for a two (2) year term contract not-to-exceed amount by $75,000.00 annually or $150,000.00; and
2. Approve contingent on Risk Management’s approval of Certificate of Insurance (COI); and
3. Authorize the City Administrator to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the annual contract not-to-exceed amount or $7,500.00 annually; and
4. 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.f APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
CT&T CONCRETE PAVING FOR THE GOLDEN AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 1801
Fiscal Impact:
$6,037,599.55 Total Construction Cost
$4,687,010.50 Construction Contract Amount
$ 468,701.05 Construction Contingency Amount
$ 713,091.00 Construction Management and Inspection
$ 168,797.00 Construction Engineering
Available Budget:
$6,037,599.55 Total Project Budget
$2,200,000.00 Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending (CPFCDS) $2,647,046.00 Highway Bridge Program (HBP)
$ 215,682.00 County of Orange OC Loop Segment D Contribution $ 974,871.55 Measure U (including required City Federal Match) Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Plans and Specifications prepared by Biggs Cardosa and Associates for the Golden Avenue Bridge Replacement Project, City Project No. 1801; and
2. Approve a Public Works Agreement with CT&T Concrete Paving for the Golden Avenue Bridge Replacement Project in the amount of $4,687,010.50; and
3. Reject all other bids received and authorize return of the bid bonds; and
4. Authorize the City Administrator to approve contract change orders up to ten percent (10%) of the contract amount, or $468,701.05, for a total construction contract not-to-exceed amount of $5,155,711.55; and
5. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with T.Y. Lin to provide construction management and inspection services for a not to exceed amount of $713,091.00; and
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6. Approve Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement with Biggs Cardosa and Associates for an additional $168,797 to provide additional professional services for construction engineering support for a cumulative contract not-to-exceed amount of $1,139,735 and extend the term of the contract by an additional 12 months; and
7. 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.g RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PLACENTIA
AND THE PLACENTIA POLICE OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION
Fiscal Impact:
Mid-Management
Year 1: Estimated $235,200 increase to FY25-26 total compensation Year 2: Estimated $132,500 increase to FY26-27 total compensation Total: Estimated $367,700 increase.
Executive Management
Year 1: Estimated $ 113,000 increase to FY25-26 total compensation Year 2: Estimated $ 25,200 increase to FY26-27 total compensation Total: Estimated $138,200 increase.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. R-2025-58, approving a compensation plan for the Unrepresented Mid- Management and Management Employees for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. R-2025-63, amending the City's FY2025-26 Budget. (Approved 4-1, as recommended, Wanke voted no)
Mayor Pro Tem Wanke pulled Item 1.g, to vote no.
Motion by Yamaguchi, second by Smith, carried a 4-1 vote, to approve Item 1.g, as recommended.
1.h RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE PAY SCHEDULE FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
Fiscal Impact:
FY25-26 $4,500 ($9,000 annually) (104071-5005)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. R-2025-68, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California amending the pay schedule for part-time employees effective January 1, 2026; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. R-2025-69, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California authorizing a budget amendment in Fiscal Year 2025-26 in compliance with City Charter of the City of Placentia §§1206 and 1209 pertaining to appropriations for actual expenditures.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
2.a PUBLIC HEARING, SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. O-2025-11, AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT ADOPTION OF 2025 FIRE, WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, AND THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING RELATED CODES ARE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA SECTION 15061(B)(3) AND, REPEALING CHAPTER 18.04 OF TITLE 18 AND CHAPTERS 20.04, 20.08, 20.12, 20.16, 20.20, 20.46, 20.48, 20.50, 20.52 AND 20.54 OF TITLE 20 AND AMENDING TITLE 18 BY ADDING NEW CHAPTER 18.05, ADOPTING THE 2025 EDITION OF THE
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WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE OF THE PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, CALIFORNIA BUILDING,
RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, AND GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE 2024 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES,
WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO, INCLUDING FEES AND
PENALTIES
Fiscal Impact:
No fiscal impacts are anticipated with this ordinance as all costs will be recovered through the plan check and inspection process for both the Development Services and Placentia Fire and Life Safety Departments.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing concerning Ordinance No. O-2025-11; and
2. Receive the Staff Report and consider all Public Testimony; and
3. Close the Public Hearing; and
4. Find that the recommended actions are exempt from environmental review and direct Staff to file a Notice of Exemption, pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, Section 21065 of the Public Resources Code, and the City of Placentia Local Guidelines for implementing CEQA; and
5. Waive full reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. O-2025-11, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, finding that adoption of 2025 Fire, Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and the 2025 California Building related codes are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) and, repealing Chapter 18.04 of Title 18 and Chapters 20.04, 20.08, 20.12, 20.16, 20.20, 20.46, 20.48, 20.50,
20.52 and 20.54 of Title 20 and amending Title 18 by adding new Chapter 18.05, adopting the 2025 edition of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the Placentia Municipal Code, and adopting by reference the 2025 editions of the California Fire Code, California Building, Residential, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Green Building Standards Code, the 2024 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2025 edition of the California Existing Building Code, 2025 edition of the California Historical Building Code, 2025 California Energy Code, including all appendices, with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto, including fees and penalties.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
City Administrator Lampman introduced Director of Development Services Joe Lambert who gave a brief verbal presentation on the item.
Mayor Kirwin opened the Public Hearing at 7:57 p.m.
Mayor Kirwin opened public comment.
City Clerk McKinnell stated the City Clerk’s Office received no public comment for the item.
Mayor Kirwin closed the Public Hearing at 7:57 p.m.
Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and carried a 5-0 vote, to approve Item 2.a, as recommended.
3. REGULAR AGENDA: None
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBERS REQUESTS:
Mayor Kirwin announced the City's A Very Tamale Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting event, on December 11, 2025, and mentioned it is expected to be the best one yet.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Board of Directors a. ourned at 7:58 p.m. to a regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
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