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 17, 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 6:01 p.m.
ROLL PRESENT: Councilmember/Board Member Hummer, Kirwin, Smith, Wanke CALL: ABSENT: 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
Property Address: +/- 1,000 square foot property located east of the 57 Orange Freeway, South of Orangethorpe Avenue and North of Nebraska Avenue, in the C-1 District APN: None assigned
Agency Negotiator: Jennifer Lampman, City Administrator Negotiating Parties: 118 Orangethorpe, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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 PRESENT: Councilmember/Board Member Hummer, Kirwin, Smith, Yamaguchi, Wanke CALL: ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT:
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Christian Bettenhausen; City Administrator Jennifer Lampman; Deputy City Administrator Rosanna Ramirez; Police Chief Brad Butts; Fire ChiefJason 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: Fire Chief Jason Dobine
PRESENTATIONS: None
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Bettenhausen stated the City Council took no reportable action.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT:
City Administrator Lampman introduced Trent Preston as a new Community Services Supervisor.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Craig Green commented that he was pleased the City's OCTA loan related to the OnTrac rail project had been fully repaid, allowing Measure M-1 funds to return for street improvements, and submitted a Public Records Act request for documents detailing the loan's terms, repayment history, and total cost to the City.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Kirwin announced the Centennial Art Contest themed "100 Years in Placentia," open to residents and Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) students with divisions for youth, teens, and adults; reported submissions were due by March 13, 2026.
Councilmember Smith reported attending the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Transportation Committee meeting, Placentia Police Department Canine Foundation Board meeting, His OC Board meeting, Santa Fe Merchants meeting, the Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for Tony's Deli, and the Love Placentia Leadership meeting. He announced Love Placentia Serve Day would happen in April.
Councilmember Hummer welcomed Tony's Deli to the community and announced the City was accepting applications for the Citizens Academy, a seven -week program from March 4, 2026, through April 15, 2026, on Wednesdays; and reported applications were due by February 26, 2026, at www.placentia.org/CitizensAcademy .
Mayor Pro Tem Yamaguchi reported correspondence with Yorba Linda Water District and Republic Services regarding ongoing negotiations. He thanked Placentia Fire and Life Safety for organizing the recent flag retirement ceremony and suggested making it an annual event.
Mayor Wanke reported attending the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) Administration Committee meeting. He announced the full closure of the Golden Avenue Bridge for replacement was postponed to February 25, 2026, and would remain closed through September; stated the project would add travel lanes, sidewalks, bike lanes, and safety improvements.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.k):
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 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 May 6, 2025; May 20, 2025; and February 3, 2026.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.c
REGISTERS FOR FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Fiscal Impact:
Check Registers $ 1,812,693.59
Electronic Disbursement Registers $3,325,978.75
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1.d
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Receive and file.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM THE PLACENTIA VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Accept the resignation of Meredith Castillo effective February 2, 2026, from the Veterans Advisory Committee; and
2. Update the City's Master Commission/Committee Vacancy List to include the vacancy on the Veterans Advisory Committee and solicit applications.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.e RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PERSONS HOLDING CERTAIN DESIGNATED POSITIONS TO EXECUTE
URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT DOCUMENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
PLACENTIA
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended the City Council:
1. Review and adopt Resolution No. R-2026-07, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, authorizing persons holding certain designated positions to execute Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant documents for and on behalf of the City of Placentia; and
2. Authorize the City Administrator and designated persons within the Placentia Police Department to oversee and administer the projects associated with the Anaheim/Santa Ana UASI training and funding on behalf of the City.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.f A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PERSONS HOLDING CERTAIN DESIGNATED POSITIONS TO EXECUTE
WHALE TALE GRANT FUNDS DOCUMENTS FROM THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION FOR AND
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Review and adopt Resolution No. R-2026-08, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, authorizing persons holding certain designated positions to execute the Whale Tale Grant Funds Documents from the California Coastal Commission for and on behalf of the City of Placentia; and
2. Authorize the City Administrator and designated persons within the Placentia Community Services Department to oversee and administer the projects associated with the California Coastal Commission funding on behalf of the City.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.g RESOLUTION RELATED TO A FRANCHISE WITH CRIMSON CALIFORNIA PIPELINE, L.P. FOR THE
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF VARIOUS PIPELINE LOCATIONS IN THE CITY Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-09, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, declaring its intention to grant a pipeline franchise to Crimson California Pipeline L.P., a California Limited Partnership, and setting the time when protests may be heard by the legislative body to the proposed franchise and directing the City Clerk to give notice thereof. (Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.h RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF PLACENTIA CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
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Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-11, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Placentia, and Repealing Resolution No. R- 2022-63.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.i AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT Fiscal Impact:
There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with the recommended actions. Reimbursement amounts will vary by project.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Reimbursement Agreement with the Yorba Linda Water District which will extend the term by a period of three (3) years for a total six (6) year agreement term, to expire on November 22, 2028; and
2. 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.j AGREEMENT WITH TABLET COMMAND, INC. FOR MOBILE INCIDENT COMMAND AND RESPONSE
SOFTWARE SYSTEM
Fiscal Impact:
Expense: $46,500.00
Budget: $46,500.00 Fire Impact Fees
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Purchase Order with Tablet Command, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 implementation and subscription for $46,500.00; and
2. 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.k RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2025-26 POSITION ALLOCATION PLAN AND AMEND THE MASTER
SALARY TABLE ESTABLISHING AND REVISING VARIOUS CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGES Fiscal Impact:
• Reclassification of one (1) Equipment Mechanic to one (1) Equipment Mechanic II in the Public Works Department. The impact of the reclassification is approximately $3,771 for a full fiscal year. • Amend the Salary for GIS Technician in the Development Services Department. The impact of the salary amendment is approximately $10,036 for a full fiscal year.
The net effect of the action is an increase of $13,806.96 for a full fiscal year. There is no anticipated impact to the current fiscal year's budget due to salary savings generated during recruitments.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-12, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, Amending the Position Allocation Plan and Master Salary Ranges for Fiscal Year 2025-26. (Approved 5-0, as recommended)
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 2.a through 2.b):
2.a INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 0-2026-01, AMENDING CHAPTER 23.73 OF
THE PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS) AND JUNIOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUS) IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW (ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. ZCA 2026-01)
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing concerning Zoning Code Amendment No. 2026-01 and Ordinance No. 0- 2026-01; and
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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. 2026-01 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. 0-2026-01, 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 5-0, as recommended)
Development Services Director Lambert gave a verbal presentation on the item.
Public Hearing opened at 7:15 p.m.
Public Comments: None.
Public Hearing closed at 7:18 p.m.
Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Smith, and carried a 5-0 vote, to approve Item 2.a, as recommended.
2.b INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 0-2026-02, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22.80.021 OF CHAPTER
22.80 OF THE PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO URBAN LOT SPLITS AND SECTION 23.13.010 OF CHAPTER 23.13 OF THE PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TWO -UNIT HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW (ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. ZCA 2026-02) Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing concerning Zoning Code Amendment No. 2026-02 and Ordinance No. 0- 2026-02; 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. 2026-02 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. 0-2026-02, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, amending Section 22.80.021 of Chapter 22.80 of the Placentia Municipal Code relating to Urban Lot Splits and Section 23.13.010 of Chapter 23.13 of the Placentia Municipal Code relating to Two -Unit Housing Developments in accordance with State law.
(Approved 5-0, revised Ordinance No. 0-2026-02, as recommended) Development Services Director Lambert gave a verbal presentation on the item and stated a revised Ordinance was distributed to City Council with a minor revision to SB 9 -related code sections to clarify language regarding historic resources and remove a double negative in Section 5(A), ensuring urban lot splits and two -unit developments are prohibited on identified historic properties.
Public Hearing opened at 7:18 p.m.
Public Comments: None.
Public Hearing closed at 7:21 p.m.
Motion by Wanke, seconded by Kirwin, and carried a 5-0 vote, to approve revised Ordinance No. 0-2026- 02, as recommended.
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3. REGULAR AGENDA:
3.a FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 MID -YEAR BUDGET REPORT
Fiscal Impact:
Fund Revenues Appropriations
(included transfers -in) (including Capital & Transfers -Out) General Fund 1,460,811 2,054,667
Special Revenue 400,000 1,490,685
Capital Projects -
Enterprise Funds -
InternalServiceFund (1,382,037) (1,379,037)
Total 478,774 2,166,315
Based upon preliminary FY 2025-26 projections, which reflect a net increase in revenues of $478,774 and net increases in expenses of $2,166,315.
It is anticipated that the General Fund balance, inclusive of the Measure U and General Fund reserves, Unassigned Fund Balance and Nonspendable monies will be $9,400,198 at June 30, 2026.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Approve the Mid -Year Budget Report and adopt Resolution No. R-2026-10, 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 Section 1206 pertainingto appropriations for actual expenditures. (Approved 5-0, as recommended)
Finance Director Griggs gave a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
Councilmember Kirwin requested clarification on the ongoing financial impact of employee compensation increases, noting an estimated $1.3 million plus additional costs for Fire and Police overtime, and CaLPERS; Staff confirmed some overtime costs were one-time due to special circumstances, while CaLPERS and compensation adjustments represent recurring obligations.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Yamaguchi, and carried a 5-0 vote, to approve Item 3.a, as recommended.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBERS REQUESTS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Board of Directors adjourned at 7:38 p.m., in memory of John Bushman, Former Historical Committee Member, to a regular City Council meeting on Tuesdch 3, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
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