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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
May 5, 2026
City Council Chambers - 401 E. Chapman Avenue, Placentia, CA AND
Teleconference Location -150 Midway Drive, Sebring, FL 33870 MINUTES OF THE PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wanke called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL - PRESENT: Council Member/Board Member Hummer, Kirwin, Smith, Yamaguchi (Remote), Wanke
ABSENT: None
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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section § 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Jennifer Lampman, City Administrator Alice Burnett, Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Placentia City Employees Association (PCEA)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section § 54956.9(d)(1): 1 case Adam Gloe v. City of Placentia - Claim No. 23-172351; 25-185013 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 Wanke called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL - PRESENT: Council Member/Board Member Hummer, Kirwin, Smith, Yamaguchi (Remote), Wanke
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Christian Bettenhausen; City Administrator Jennifer Lampman; Police Chief Brad Butts; Fire Chief Jason Dobine; Director of Development Services Joe Lambert; Director of Public Works Chris Tanio; Placentia City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Minutes May 5, 2026 Page 1 of 5
Docusign Envelope ID: CF16D6AC-02BF-8490-8285-ED3871 B9A8A1 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 Charles Frost
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 employee, Police Services Officer Ruben Ruvalcaba Lopez.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Meredith Castillo expressed concerns regarding the deteriorated Fire Department alleyway access off Yorba Linda Boulvard, safety hazards created by damaged bricks in Wagner Park, unsafe electric -bike use around the city, and the growing presence of inoperable or unmoved vehicles in residential driveways.
Orange County for People -Orientated Places submitted written communication and raised four issues regarding the proposed E -bike ordinance, including the omission of e -motorcycles, sidewalk -riding provisions, enforceability of speed limits under 20 miles per hour, and a recommendation for a uniform 15 -mile -per -hour school -zone speed limit for all vehicles.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Council Member Kirwin announced the upcoming Centennial 5K and Fun Run scheduled for June 27, 2026, encouraged residents to register through the City's website or event QR codes, and remarked on community banners displayed throughout the City.
Council Member Hummer reported his attendance at Lot 318's Health Fair event at Kramer Park, acknowledged the organization's service to District 1 families. He encouraged residents to participate in the City's Transit -Oriented Development and Housing Study by completing the survey open through May 15, 2026.
Council Member Smith reported his attendance at meetings of the Bridges at Kramer Community Advisory Board and Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG). He attended Lot 318's Health Fair event at Kramer Park, reported high attendance, the availability of community resources, and thanked the organization for its ongoing service in neighborhoods throughout the City.
Mayor Wanke acknowledged former Yorba Linda Mayor and Yorba Linda Water District Board Member Tom Lindsey and Yorba Linda Water District Operations Manager Freddie Ojeda for attending the meeting. He reported touring the new Latter-day Saints temple in Yorba Linda, described its significance to North Orange County communities, and encouraged residents to participate in public tours before the facility permanently closed to the public.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Smith, seconded by Kirwin, 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)
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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 Meeting on April 21, 2026. (Approved 5-0, as recommended)
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REGISTERS FOR MAY 5, 2026
Fiscal Impact:
Check Registers $ 789,303.36
Electronic Disbursement Registers $1,865,738.02
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Receive and file.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.d SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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. Find that Ordinance No. 0-2026-04, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Public Resources Code, and the City of Placentia Local Guidelines for implementing CEQA; and
2. Waive full reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 0-2026-04, an Ordinance of the City of Placentia, California, amending Chapter 6.45 (Short -Term Residential Rentals) of the City of Placentia Municipal Code.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.e SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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, SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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 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 the City Council:
1. Find that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) of the Public Resources Code, and the City of Placentia Local Guidelines for implementing CEQA; and
2. Waive full reading, by title only, and adopt 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 Placentia City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Minutes May 5, 2026 Page 3 of 5
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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,
3. Waive full reading, by title only, and adopt 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 5-0, as recommended)
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 0-2026-06, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING TO PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.74 (FIREWORKS) TO TITLE 10 (PEACE, MORALS, AND SAFETY)
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Waive full reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 0-2026-06, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, adding Chapter 10.74 (Fireworks) to Title 10 (Peace, Morals, and Safety) of the Placentia Municipal Code.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Yorba Linda Water District and City of Placentia; and
2. Authorize the City Administrator to execute all necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.h AWARD OF CONTRACT TO HOUSTON AND HARRIS INC. FOR SEWER MAINTENANCE SERVICES Fiscal Impact:
Expense: $384,236.20 Total Cost For Services (402-80600-6001) Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Houston and Harris PCS, Inc. for sewer maintenance services in an amount not -to -exceed $384,236.20 per year for an initial three (3) year contract term with the option to extend for one (1) additional two-year term; and
2. Authorize the City Administrator and/or her designee to execute all necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
3. Authorize the City Administrator to approve contract amendments up to 10% of the initial three- year contract amount, or $115,270.86; and
4. Authorize the City Administrator to approve the eligible contract term extension based upon contractor performance and at the discretion of the City. (Approved 5-0, as recommended)
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.a PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO EXISTING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-1 (OLD TOWN MAINTENANCE SERVICES) AND AUTHORIZE SPECIAL TAX ANNEXATION NO. 2
Fiscal Impact:
Annual Revenue: $3,123.98
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing concerning the annexation of certain properties; and Placentia City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Minutes May 5, 2026 Page 4 of 5
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2. Receive the Staff Report, consider all public testimony, ask questions of Staff; and
3. Conduct election for annexation of certain properties to Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Old Town Maintenance Services); and
4. Close the Public Hearing; and
5. Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-24, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, Ordering the Annexation of Territory to its Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 (Old Town Maintenance Services) and Approving the Amended Map for said District (Annexation No. 2); and
6. Authorize Inclusion of the Annexed Territory for Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 (Old Town Maintenance Services) for Fiscal Year 2026-27 on the Orange County Secured Property Tax Roll.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
Deputy Director of Administrative Services Ortega gave a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
Public Hearing opened at 6:17 p.m.
Public Comments: None.
Public Hearing closed at 6:20 p.m.
The annexation election for CFD No. 2024-1 was declared approved by acclamation by a 5-0 vote.
Resolution No. R-2026-24 and authorization for inclusion of the annexed territory on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Orange County Secured Property Tax Roll were approved by a 5-0 vote.
3. REGULAR AGENDA
3.a PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA, ADDING CHAPTER 13.77 (ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND ELECTRIC MOBILITY DEVICES) TO TITLE 13 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF
THE PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Waive full reading, by title only, and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 0-2026-07, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, adding Chapter 13.77 (Electric Bicycles and Electric Mobility Devices) to Title 13 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Placentia Municipal Code. (Approved 4-1, as recommended, Yamaguchi voted no)
Police Sergeant Frank Garza gave a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
Council discussed safety concerns, enforcement provisions, sidewalk and trail use, and speed limits.
Staff provided clarification on e -bike, scooter, and e -motorcycle classifications, explained applicable state law, identified language carried over from prior bicycle regulations, and addressed minor technical corrections in the draft ordinance.
Motion by Kirwin, seconded by Hummer, and carried a 4-1 vote, to approve Item 3.a, as recommended, Yamaguchi voted no.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBERS REQUESTS - None
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Board of Directors adjourned at 6:51 p.m., to a regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
a—Signed by:
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Chad P. Wanke, Mayor/Agency Chair
a—Signed by:
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Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk/Agency Secretary
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