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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
February 3, 2026
City Council Chambers - 401 E. Chapman Avenue, Placentia, CA
MINUTES OF THE PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Wanke called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL
CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmember/Board Member Hummer, Kirwin, Smith, Wanke Yamaguchi (Excused)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
CLOSED SESSION PROCEEDINGS:
City Clerk McKinnell announced the City Council/ Boards of Directors recessed to the City Council Caucus Room for the purpose of conducting their Closed Session proceedings on the following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2): (3 cases)
RECESS: The City Council and Boards of Directors recessed until their 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting.
MINUTES OF THE PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Wanke called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
ROLL
CALL:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmember/Board Member Hummer, Kirwin, Smith, Wanke Yamaguchi (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; Director of Finance Jerry Griggs; Director of Community Services Lydie Gutfeld; Deputy Director of Administrative Services Jeannette Ortega; City Clerk McKinnell; Deputy City Clerk Brooke Lovell
INVOCATION: Chaplain Tony Mercado
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Police Chief Brad Butts
PRESENTATIONS: None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Bettenhausen stated the City Council took no reportable action.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT:
City Administrator Lampman introduced new two new employees, Public Works Manager Ontoine Lewis and Police Officer Ron Tanag.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
John Beltran thanked the City Council for prioritizing and completing the South Ponderosa street repaving, ADA upgrades, praised the contractor’s work and shared positive neighborhood feedback.
Jeff Buchanan raised concerns about missed trash service due to strike and there was no fee reductions, questioned potential conflicts of interest around hotel approvals, objected to extended City Council term limits due to clerical errors, and reported unsafe traffic control by a City landscape contractor.
Andrea Coleman expressed concern about the potential health effects of a cell tower near her children’s school, questioned who monitored its emissions and safety, and asked whether towers should be placed so close to schools and parks.
Craig Green complimented the City and Staff on the recent Centennial Gala; stated was an excellent, well-organized event that everyone greatly enjoyed.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Kirwin thanked and congratulated the City and the Community Services Department on the Centennial Gala event held on January 23, 2026. He announced the Golden Avenue Bridge closure from February 19, 2026, through September 11, 2026; he reported a community outreach meeting would be held on February 5, 2026, at Golden Elementary School stating at 5:00 p.m.
Councilmember Hummer congratulated the City and the Community Services Department on the Centennial Gala event held on January 23, 2026. He announced the Placentia Citizen’s Academy is now accepting applications, the program is from March 4, 2026, through April 15, 2026, on Wednesdays; applications are due by February 26, 2026, can be submitted at www.placentia.org/CitizensAcademy .
Councilmember Smith attended the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) meeting, the Southern California Association of Government (SCAG) Transportation Committee meeting, the Veteran’s Advisory Committee meeting, the Four Chaplains Ceremony event, and Placentia’s Centennial Gala event. He thanked the Community Services Department and Staff for organizing an outstanding Gala. He announced the California Celtic Fest will be on June 20-21, 2026, at Kramer Park, will feature expanded programming including Scottish games and a dance competition. He thanked Boy Scout troop 723 and Cub Scout group 840 for organizing a flag retirement ceremony on January 31, 2026, during which over 1,000 flags were properly retired. He mentioned the organization plans to make this an annual event and reminded residents that drop-off locations for worn flags are available at City Hall and local fire stations. He thanked John Beltran for attending the meeting and expressed appreciation to Public Works Director Tanio for progress on street rehabilitation projects. He announced a free compost giveaway event on February 7, 2026, from 7:30 am to 10:30 am, with a limit of 60 gallons per household, proof of residency required, and residents must bring their own containers; visit the City’s website for more information.
Mayor Wanke reported attending the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) Board meeting. He praised Staff and the Community Services Department on the Centennial Gala event held on January 23, 2026. He addressed Andrea Coleman’s comments and stated Staff will follow up on her. He also reported that the street contractor performed well on the rehabilitation project referenced by John Beltran.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.h):
Motion by Smith, seconded by Hummer, and carried a 4-0-1 vote, to approve the Consent Calendar, as recommended, 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 4-0-1, as recommended, Yamaguchi absent)
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1.b APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Approve minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Regular Meetings held on April 1, 2025; April 15, 2025; and January 13, 2026.
(Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Yamaguchi absent)
1.c REGISTERS FOR FEBRUARY 3, 2026
Fiscal Impact:
Check Register $ 402,465.88
Electronic Disbursement Register $ 1,640,335.16
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Receive and file.
(Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Yamaguchi absent)
1.d RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AN AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PLACENTIA AND THE PLACENTIA POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Fiscal Impact:
Placentia Police Management Association
Year 1: Estimated $ 30,000 increase to FY25-26 total compensation Year 2: Estimated $ 32,500 increase to FY26-27 total compensation Total: Estimated $ 62,500 increase.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-04, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, approving an amended Memorandum of Understanding for the Placentia Police Management Association (PPMA) effective January 1, 2026, and superseding Resolution No. R- 2025-56; and
2. Authorize the City Administrator to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) based upon the terms for PPMA on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City’s Labor Counsel. (Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Yamaguchi absent)
1.e RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PLACENTIA
AND THE PLACENTIA CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
Fiscal Impact:
Placentia City Employees' Association
Total: Estimated $134,500 increase of FY25-26 for term of agreement Recommended Action: It is recommended the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-05, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, approving a Memorandum of Understanding for the Placentia City Employees’ Association (PCEA) for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and
2. Authorize the City Administrator to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) based upon the terms for PCEA on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City’s Labor Counsel. (Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Yamaguchi absent)
1.f AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AGA ENGINEERS, INC. FOR ON-
CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES
Fiscal Impact:
Expense: $175,000 Amendment No. 1 Contract Not-to-Exceed Amount over 3-Years Budget: $150,000 FY 2025-26 Operating Budget (101-80200-6400) Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to a Professional Services Agreement with AGA Engineers, Inc. to provide additional on-call traffic engineering services in a new not-to-exceed amount of $175,000; and
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2. Authorize the City Administrator, and/or her designee, to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
(Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Yamaguchi absent)
1.g PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR INDEPENDENT REGISTERED MUNICIPAL ADVISOR FOR THE INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING PLAN (“IFP”) FOR THE PLACENTIA ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT (“PLACENTIA EIFD”)
Fiscal Impact:
EXPENSE: $50,000
BUDGETED: $50,000 EIFD ACCOUNT (206-90300-9600)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Award a Professional Services Agreement with Kosmont Transactions Services, Inc.; and
2. Authorize the City Administrator, and/or her designee, to execute all documents necessary, substantially in a form approved by the City Attorney.
(Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Yamaguchi absent)
1.h APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 2024-143 PERTAINING TO THE SUBDIVISION OF A 2.66 ACRE LOT INTO TWO PARCELS LOCATED AT 975 S. LAKEVIEW AVENUE WITHIN THE C-M (COMMERCIAL
MANUFACTURING) ZONING DISTRICT
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Final Parcel Map No. 2024-143, subject to final review and approval by the County Surveyor; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to sign Final Parcel Map No. 2024-143. (Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Yamaguchi absent)
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
2.a CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE NEXUS STUDY AND ADOPTION
OF APPLICABLE RESOLUTION(S) AND/OR APPLICABLE ORDINANCE(S) AMENDING VARIOUS CITY DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES. THE PROPOSED ACTION INCLUDES ADOPTION OF NEW CITY
FACILITIES FEES, AND AMENDED FEES FOR OTHER CITYWIDE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES, TRANSIT
ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AREA (TOD) DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FEES
Fiscal Impact:
Development Impact Fees are established for cost recovery or statutory purposes only. There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with the recommended actions. The adoption of revised development impact fees, new City Facilities Fees and residential affordable housing impact fees will not have an immediate impact on revenues to the City until effective 60 days subsequent to adoption. This agenda item adjusts or establishes impact fees commensurate with a Development Impact Fee Nexus Study prepared for City Council consideration.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing regarding consideration of the adoption of a Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and adoption of applicable Resolution(s) and/or applicable Ordinance(s) amending various City Development Impact Fees, including adoption of new City Facilities Fees, and amended fees for other Citywide Development Impact Fees, Transit Oriented Development Area (TOD) Development Impact Fees, and Affordable Housing Fees; and
2. Receive the Staff report, consider all public testimony, ask questions of Staff; and
3. Continue the public hearing to the regular City Council meeting of March 3, 2026. (Approved 4-0-1, to continue the public hearing to the regular meeting of the City Council on March 3, 2026, as recommend, Yamaguchi absent)
Development Services Director Lambert gave a verbal presentation on the item.
Public Hearing opened at 7:39 p.m.
Public Comment: Jeff Buchanan requested clarification on whether the proposed development impact fees would apply to homeowners rebuilding a residence that was destroyed by fire. He also sought confirmation that routine home improvements, such as roof replacements, water heater installations, or patio cover additions, would not be subject to these fees.
Public Hearing left open at 7:43 p.m. and continued to the regular meeting of the City Council on March 3, 2026.
Motion by Wanke, seconded by Hummer, and carried a 4-0-1 vote, to continue the public hearing to the regular meeting of the City Council on March 3, 2026, as recommended, Yamaguchi absent.
3. REGULAR AGENDA:
3.a VISION STATEMENT AND STRATEGIC GOALS
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommercec Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Review and provide direction on the Vision Statement and Strategic Goals; and
2. Adopt the Vision Statement and Strategic Goals as amended. (Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Yamaguchi absent)
Deputy Director of Administrative Services Jeannette Ortega gave a verbal presentation.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Hummer, and carried a 4-0-1 vote, to approve Item 3.a, as recommended, Yamaguchi absent.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBERS REQUESTS:
Councilmember Kirwin encouraged residents to apply for open positions on City committees and commissions, noting that most require only one meeting per month. He stated that several applications have been received but more are needed. Interested residents may visit the City's website for information on available positions and the application process.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Board of Directors adjourned at 7:49 p.m., to a regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
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