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Placentia City Council acting as Successor Agency to the Placentia Redevelopment Agency, Placentia Industrial Commercial Development Authority, Placentia Public Financing Authority
MINUTES
April 21, 2026
City Council Chambers - 401 E. Chapman Avenue, Placentia, CA MINUTES OF THE PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MEETING — 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Pro Tem Yamaguchi called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL - PRESENT: Council Member/Board Member Hummer, Kirwin, Smith, Yamaguchi ABSENT: Wanke (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): 1 Case
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section § 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives:
Employee Organization:
Jennifer Lampman, City Administrator
Alice Burnett, Director of Human Resources
Placentia City Employees Association (PCEA)
RECESS - The City Council and Boards of Directors recessed until their 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting.
MINUTES OF THE PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Pro Tem Yamaguchi called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL - PRESENT: Council Member/Board Member Hummer, Kirwin, Smith, Yamaguchi ABSENT: Wanke (Excused)
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 Robert McKinnell; Deputy City Clerk Brooke Lovell INVOCATION - Chaplain Ken Milhander
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PRESENTATIONS
A. PRESENTATION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY 2026 GUN BUYBACK PROGRAM Presenter: Doug Chaffee, Orange County Fourth District Supervisor Supervisor Chaffee provided a verbal update on the 2026 Gun Buyback Program and commended the Placentia Police Department and Sergeant John Martinez for their leadership in an initiative that successfully collected 1,055 firearms, among them 76 rapid-fire assault weapons.
B. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CENTENNIAL SPONSOR: DOUG CHAFFEE, ORANGE COUNTY FOURTH
DISTRICT SUPERVISOR
Presenters: Mayor Pro Tem Yamaguchi and City Council
Recipient: Doug Chaffee, Orange County Fourth District Supervisor Mayor Pro Tem Yamaguchi presented Supervisor Chaffee with a certificate of recognition for his sponsorship of the City's Centennial celebrations.
C. RECOGNITION OF 2026 CITIZENS' ACADEMY GRADUATES
Presenters: Mayor Pro Tem Yamaguchi and City Council
Recipients: 2026 Citizens' Academy Graduates
Mayor Pro Tem Yamaguchi and Communications and Marketing Manager Nicolette Drulias presented plaques to each of the 2026 Citizens' Academy graduates.
D. RECOGNITION OF EL DORADO HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM AS THE 2026 CIF
CHAMPIONS
Presenters: Mayor Pro Tem Yamaguchi and City Council
Recipients: El Dorado High School Girls Basketball Team Mayor Pro Tem Yamaguchi and City Council presented certificates of recognition to the El Dorado High School Girls Basketball Team's coaches and players.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Bettenhausen stated the City Council took no reportable action.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT- None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Luis Ochoa requested the City evaluate the installation of sidewalks on Wilson Avenue to improve accessibility for residents.
John Abraham expressed concerns regarding code enforcement actions at his property, including the service of an inspection warrant and subsequent abatement requirements.
Jeff Buchanan requested the City Council pull Item 1.g, from the Consent Calendar and raised concerns regarding meeting start times, parking availability, and potential conflicts of interest related to the 777 West Orangethorpe Avenue development.
Lance Laborde requested the City review traffic signal timing at the intersection of Placentia Avenue and La Jolla Street due to longstanding operational concerns.
Craig Green requested the City Council meetings return to a 7 p.m. start time and requested Item 1.g, be pulled from the Consent Calendar, expressing concerns about the proposed development at 777 West Orangethorpe Avenue and its potential impact on parking and City revenues.
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Docusign Envelope ID: 8AB47B9B-8A7C-812B-818B-1 FFB59AA9657 Michael Mavrovouniotis submitted written communication opposing Item 1.h, regardingthe agreement with Orange County Animal Care.
Alex Brown submitted written communication opposing Item 1.h, regarding the agreement with Orange County Animal Care.
Jim Dower expressed support for the proposed short-term rental regulations and thanked the City Council and Staff for their work on the item.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Council Member Hummer reported serving as the City's representative to the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District and announced Mosquito Awareness Week, observed from April 19 through April 25, 2026. He mentioned residents may report mosquito -breeding concerns to the District at 714-971-2421 or 949-654-2421.
Council Member Smith reported his attendance at meetings of the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG), the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), the Santa Fe business owners, and the Civic Center Joint Use Committee with the Placentia Library District. He thanked the Community Services Department and Influence Church for coordinating the Easter Eggcitement and Helicopter Egg Drop event on April 4, 2026. He mentioned meeting with third-grade students from Tynes Elementary and Golden Elementary to explain local government. He announced National Volunteer Week, observed April 19 through April 25, 2026, and thanked volunteers for supporting City programs and community organizations.
Mayor Pro Tem Yamaguchi remarked on public comments regarding code enforcement and explained the process for submitting concerns through Staff, mentioned the City Council may only discuss items listed on the agenda under the Brown Act. He stated confidence in the City's Code Enforcement Division and encouraged residents to contact Staff or the City Attorney's Office with questions. He reported attending the Fire Department's elected official training demonstration on March 27, 2026, and thanked Staff for organizing the event. He also reported his attendance at the Easter Eggcitement and Helicopter Egg Drop event on April 4, 2026, and thanked Staff and Influence Church for coordinating the event. He congratulated his parents who had recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Smith pulled Items i.g and 1.h, for discussion. Motion by Smith, seconded by Hummer, and carried a 4-0-1 vote, to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, as recommended, Wanke 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, Wanke absent)
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 March 17, 2026; and the Special Meeting held on March 27, 2026.
(Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Wanke absent)
1.c
REGISTERS FOR APRIL 21, 2026
Fiscal Impact:
Check Registers $ 3,183,845.59
Electronic Disbursement Registers $ 9,416,400.56
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
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(Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Wanke absent)
1.d SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 0-2026-03, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO CRIMSON CALIFORNIA PIPELINE, L.P., A FRANCHISE TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN CERTAIN PIPELINES AND APPURTENANCES FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION OF HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES IN THE CITY OF PLACENTIA Fiscal Impact:
Revenue: $9,063.06 Annually (101-90000-4201)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt Ordinance No. 0-2026-03, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, granting to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P., a franchise to operate and maintain certain pipelines and appurtenances for the transportation of hydrocarbon substances in the City of Placentia. (Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Wanke absent)
1.e AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Fiscal Impact:
Expense: $420,000 Amendment No. 1 Additional Contract Amount over 2 -Years Recommended Action: It is recommended the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc. for Traffic Signal Maintenance Services, increasing the contract capacity by $420,000, resulting in a new not -to -exceed amount of $930,000; and
2. Authorize the City Administrator to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the initial three- year contract amount; and
3. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
(Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Wanke absent)
1.f AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH RJ NOBLE COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES RELATED TO THE FY 24-25 RESIDENTIAL STREET REHABILITATION
PROJECT
Fiscal Impact:
Expense: $340,692.53 Amendment No.1 for extra work related to additional excavation and pavement, the construction of new asphalt pavement at Fire Station 1 and drainage structure reconstruction.
Available Budget: $654,176.00 Fiscal Year 2025-26 CIP, (211-90300-9600) Measure M Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to a Public Works Agreement with RJ Noble Company in the amount of $340,692.53; and
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, Wanke absent)
1.g CONSIDERATION OF VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 19467 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A 2.72 - ACRE PROPERTY TO CREATE 75 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS, INCLUDING FIVE LIVE -WORK UNITS, LOCATED AT 777 W. ORANGETHORPE AVENUE AND 776 S. PLACENTIA AVENUE (APN 339-112- 27)
Fiscal Impact:
$1,657,634 Development Impact Fees.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Find that Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. VTTM 19467 is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66 (AB 130 — Infill Housing Development Projects); and
2. Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-17, A Resolution of the City Council of the City Of Placentia, California, adopting the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Statutory Exemption, California Public Resources Code § 21080.66 (Ab 130 — Infill Housing Development Projects), and approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. VTTM 19467 for the subdivision of the subject property for the purpose of creating 75 residential condominium units on a 2.72 -acre previously developed site, on property located at 777 W. Orangethorpe Avenue and 776 S. Placentia Avenue (APN 339- 112-27).
(Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Wanke absent)
Council Member Smith pulled the item to comment on repeated changes to the project. He mentioned the project had undergone multiple iterations with no construction progress and asked the developer to confirm whether the current plans were final. He expressed a desire to avoid additional revisions.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Yamaguchi, and carried a 4-0-1 vote, to approve the Item 1.g, as recommended, Wanke absent.
1.h APPROVAL OF ORANGE COUNTY ANIMAL CARE SERVICES AGREEMENT Fiscal Impact:
Approximately $487,925 per year.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Master Agreement for the Provision of Orange County Animal Care Services (OCACS) between the City of Placentia and the County of Orange for the period covering May 31, 2026, through May 30, 2031; and
2. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
(Approved 3-1-1, as recommended, Smith voted no and Wanke absent) Council Member Smith pulled the item to ask whether the five-year animal services contract allowed an early exit. He mentioned concerns about the increased contract cost compared to previous years and requested clarification on the City's ability to terminate the agreement. Staff confirmed the City could terminate the contract if future funding was not approved.
Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Kirwin, and carried a 3-1-1 vote, to approve the Item 1.h, as recommended, Smith voted no and Wanke absent.
1.i APPROVAL OF THE WASTE INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM ENTERPRISE (WISE) AGREEMENT WITH
ORANGE COUNTY WASTE & RECYCLING FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL RATES AND
SERVICES
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the attached WISE Agreement with the County of Orange for municipal solid waste disposal rates and services; and
2. Authorize the City Administrator, or designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as necessary.
(Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Wanke absent)
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.a ADOPTION OF PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE FEE AND RATE SCHEDULE Fiscal Impact:
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Docusign Envelope ID: 8AB47B9B-8A7C-812B-818B-1 FFB59AA9657 The proposed fee changes as of July 1, 2026, are intended to recover the cost of providing existing services associated with fee -related regulatory functions and other programs.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing to consider amending the Placentia Comprehensive Fee Schedule for certain fees, rates, and charges for various City user services; and
2. Receive the Staff report, consider all public testimony, and discuss the proposed fees; and
3. Close the public hearing; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-18, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, establishing and adopting certain City fees, rates, and charges for various City services with an effective date of July 1, 2026, for Fiscal Year 2026-27. (Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Wanke absent)
Director of Finance Griggs gave a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
Public Hearing opened at 7:04 p.m.
Public Comments: None.
Public Hearing closed at 7:04 p.m.
Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Kirwin, and carried a 4-0-1 vote, to approve Item 2.a, as recommended, Wanke absent.
2.b PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF PROPERTIES INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2014-01 (PUBLIC SERVICES)
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing concerning Resolution No. R-2026-19; and
2. Receive the Staff report and consider all public testimony; and
3. Close the Public Hearing; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-19, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, ordering the annexation of territory to its Community Facilities District No. 2014-01 (Public Services) (Annexation 2026-01) and approving the amended map for said District. (Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Wanke absent)
Director of Public Works Tanio gave a verbal presentation on the item.
Public Hearing opened at 7:06 p.m.
Public Comments: None.
Public Hearing closed at 7:06 p.m.
Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Kirwin, and carried a 4-0-1 vote, to approve Item 2.b, as recommended, Wanke absent.
2.c PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF PROPERTIES INTO STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 81-1 Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing concerning Resolution No. R-2026-21; and
2. Receive the Staff report and consider all public testimony; and
3. Close the Public Hearing; and
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4. Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-21, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, ordering the annexation of territory to its Street Lighting District No. 81-1 (Annexation 2026-01) and approving the amended map for said District. (Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Wanke absent)
Director of Public Works Tanio gave a verbal presentation on the item.
Public Hearing opened at 7:07 p.m.
Public Comments: None.
Public Hearing closed at 7:07 p.m.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Hummer, and carried a 4-0-1 vote, to approve Item 2.c, as recommended, Wanke absent.
2.d PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF PROPERTIES INTO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 92-1
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing concerning Resolution No. R-2026-20; and
2. Receive the Staff report and consider all public testimony; and
3. Close the Public Hearing; and
4. Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-20, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, ordering the annexation of territory to its Landscape Maintenance District No. 92-1 (Annexation 2026-01) and approving the amended map for said District. (Approved 3-1-1, as recommended, Kirwin voted no and Wanke absent) Director of Public Works Tanio gave a verbal presentation on the item.
Public Hearing opened at 7:08 p.m.
Public Comments: None.
Council Member Kirwin raised concerns about the long-term sustainability of LMD 92-1 due to outdated assessments with no escalator and questioned whether adding parcels worsened the issue. He expressed preference for creation of a new district with updated provisions. Staff stated the parcel owners already agreed to join the existing district, additional parcels increased revenue for maintenance, and any new district or assessment increase required voter approval.
Public Hearing closed at 7:17 p.m.
Motion byYamaguchi, seconded by Smith, and carried a 3-1-1 vote, to approve Item 2.d, as recommended, Kirwin voted no and Wanke absent.
2.e APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVOKE SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERMITS STR 2020-10 AND STR 2020-11 AND ASSOCIATED BUSINESS LICENSES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 607 ENCINITAS WAY, UNITS A & C
Fiscal Impact:
Recovery of $17,797.83 in Transient Occupancy Tax owed. Potential for approximately $15,000 in additional annual Transient Occupancy Tax revenue if the STR permits are reinstated.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Open the Public Hearing concerning revocation of Short -Term Rental permits STR 2020-10 and STR 2020-11 and associated business licenses for property located at 607 Encinitas Way, Units A & C; 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 this action is not subject to CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines § 15321 (Class - 21 Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies); and
5. Approve the agreement between the City of Placentia and Alexander/Celenia Perez in which outstanding Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) owed to the City of Placentia would be paid. Authorize the City Administrator or her designee to finalize said agreement; and approve the appeal and reverse the Planning Commission revocation of Short -Term Rental Permits STR 2020-10 and STR 2020-11 and reinstate associated business licenses for the property located at 607 Encinitas Way, Units A and C.
(Approved 4-0-1, to deny appeal, uphold the Planning Commission's decision, and direct Staff to revise and return agreement, Wanke absent)
Director of Development Services Lambert gave a verbal presentation on the item and stated the revocation resulted from years of non-payment of transient occupancy tax, unpaid administrative citations, and repeated compliance issues. Staff reported the applicants later submitted a proposed payment plan for the delinquent TOT balance, which Staff incorporated into a draft agreement.
Public Hearing opened at 7:18 p.m.
Public Comments: None.
A discussion ensued on the item about the applicants' long record of unpaid transient occupancy tax, unpaid administrative citations, and repeated noncompliance. City Council questioned the timing of the applicants' proposed payment plan, expressed fairness concerns toward compliant operators, and stated forgiving citation fines created an undesirable precedent. Staff confirmed the applicants remained delinquent on past balances and mentioned ongoing issues with verification and reliability.
Public Hearing closed at 7:35 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Yamaguchi motioned to deny the appeal; uphold the Planning Commission's decision to revoke Short -Term Rental Permits STR 2020-10 and STR 2020-11 and the associated business licenses for the property located at 607 Encinitas Way, Units A and C; directed Staff to revise the proposed agreement with a payment plan that includes all unpaid administrative citation fees in addition to the outstanding Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) owed to the City of Placentia, remove any reference to permit reinstatement, and return the revised agreement to the City Council on a future Consent Calendar item.
Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Kirwin, and carried a 4-0-1 vote to approve Item 2.e, as motioned, Wanke absent.
2.f UPDATE REGARDING CITYWIDE DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES, TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
PACKINGHOUSE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPACT
FEES, INCLUDING ADOPTION OF NEW GENERAL GOVERNMENT FACILITIES FEES FOR COST
RECOVERY
Fiscal Impact:
The adoption of revised development impact fees and residential affordable housing impact fees will not have an immediate impact on revenues to the City as they are effective 60 days subsequent to adoption.
These Development Impact Fees are established for cost recovery or statutory purposes only.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Open the Public Hearing concerning the Citywide Development Impact Fee Schedule including adoption of new General Government Facilities fees, the Transit -Oriented Development (TOD) Packing House Development Impact Fee Schedule, and the Affordable Housing Impact Fee Schedule; and
2. Receive the Staff report, consider all public testimony, ask questions of Staff; and
3. Close the public hearing; and
4. Find that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3), 15273, and 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, Section 21065 of the Public Resources Code, and the City of Placentia Local Guidelines for implementing CEQA; and
5. Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-22, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, approving updated Development Impact Fees pursuant to Construction Cost Index to financially mitigate impacts to parks and recreational facilities, sewer facilities, transportation infrastructure, storm drain facilities, Quimby in -lieu fees, Public Safety (Fire, Police, Animal Shelter), Streetscape (Transit Oriented Development), and adopting General Government Facilities fees citywide pursuant to the April 2026 Development Impact fee Nexus; adopt a Capital Improvement Plan for the impact fees; and determine that the adoption of the Development Impact Fees and Capital Improvement Plan is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and
6. Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-23, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, approving updated Affordable Housing Impact fees pursuant to Construction Cost Index for residential and non-residential developments citywide; and determine that the adoption of the Affordable Housing Impact fees is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; and
7. Consider first reading of Ordinance No. 0-2026-05, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, amending Title 5 of the Placentia Municipal Code (schedule of fees) to add Section 5.02.105 "General Government Facilities Fees" establishing a City Facilities Impact Fees as part of the City's Development Impact Fee Program, and adopting necessary findings for the Establishment of the City Facilities Impact Fees; and
8. Consider first reading of Ordinance No. 0-2026-08, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, amending Title 5 of the Placentia Municipal Code (Schedule Of Fees) by amending Chapters 5.01 (Fees Set by Resolution), 5.03 (Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Development Impact Fees), 5.12 (Fire Department) and 5.24 (Public Works Department) as part of the City's Development Impact Fee Program.
(Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Wanke absent)
Director of Development Services Lambert gave a verbal presentation on the item.
Public Hearing opened at 7:41 p.m.
Public Comments: None.
Public Hearing closed at 7:45 p.m.
Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Kirwin, and carried a 4-0-1 vote, to approve Item 2.f, as recommended, Wanke absent.
3. REGULAR AGENDA
3.a PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA, ADDING CHAPTER 10.74 (FIREWORKS) TO TITLE 10 (PEACE, MORALS, AND SAFETY) OF THE PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
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(Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Wanke absent)
Police Chief Butts introduced Police Lieutenant Thomas McKenzie, who gave a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Yamaguchi asked if the ordinance would assist with firework enforcement, and Staff confirmed it would allow officers to address complaints more effectively.
Motion by Hummer, seconded by Yamaguchi, and carried a 4-0-1 vote, to approve Item 3.a, as recommended, Wanke absent.
3.b DISCUSSION REGARDING SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS IN THE CITY OF PLACENTIA AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 0-2026-04, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.45
RELATED TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Fiscal Impact:
Potential for approximately $235,000 in revenue annually from Transient Occupancy Tax, based on FY 24- 25 actuals.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive the Staff report; and
2. Conduct discussion regarding Short -Term Rental regulations in the City of Placentia; and
3. Find that Ordinance No. 0-2026-04 is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and/or 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
4. Consider first reading of Ordinance No. 0-2026-04, an Ordinance of the City of Placentia, California, amending Placentia Municipal Code Chapter 6.45 related to Short -Term Rentals. (Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Wanke absent)
Director of Development Services Lambert gave a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
A discussion ensued regarding partial -unit rentals, the permit cap, the 300 -foot separation standard, and enforcement of the 24-hour contact requirement. Staff confirmed current permit counts and the operational impacts of the proposed changes.
Motion by Kirwin, seconded by Hummer, and carried a 4-0-1 vote, to approve Item 3.b, as recommended, Wanke absent.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBERS REQUESTS - None
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Board of Directors adjourned at 7:55 p.m., in memory of City Attorney Bettenhausen's late father, Dr. Jack M. Bettenhausen, to a regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
ATTEST:
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Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk/Agency Sec i ry
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