Docusign Envelope ID: F2A03870-4418-8397-821 E-7C0A5C582DF6 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
May 19, 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 Wanke called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL - PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council Member/Board Member Hummer (arrived at 5:15 p.m.) , Kirwin, Smith, Yamaguchi, Wanke
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 LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section § 54956.9(d)(1): 1 case Mohan v. City of Placentia — USDC Case No.: 8:24-cv-01105
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section § 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Administrator
3. 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) 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 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL - PRESENT: Council Member/Board Member Hummer, Kirwin, Smith, Yamaguchi, Wanke ABSENT: None
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 Placentia City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Minutes May 19, 2026 Page 1 of 8
Docusign Envelope ID: F2A03870-4418-8397-821 E-7C0A5C582DF6 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; City Clerk Robert McKinnell; Deputy City Clerk Brooke Lovell
INVOCATION - Chaplain Charles Frost
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Fire Chief Jason Dobine
PRESENTATIONS
A. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CENTENNIAL SPONSOR: KRAEMER LAND COMPANY Presenters: Mayor and City Council
Recipient: Kramer Land Company
Mayor Wanke presented Kramer Land Company with a certificate of recognition, along with a City Centennial pin and Centennial coin, in appreciation of their Gold sponsorship of the City's Centennial Celebration.
B. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CENTENNIAL SPONSOR: PLACENTIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Presenters:
Recipient:
Mayor and City Council
Placentia Community Foundation
Mayor Wanke presented the Placentia Community Foundation with a certificate of recognition in appreciation of their Bronze sponsorship of the City's Centennial Celebration.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Bettenhausen stated direction was given and there was no reportable action.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
City Administrator Lampman introduced new employee, GIS Technician Jonah Hoj.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Major Ken Perne, Salvation Army, discussed progress and accomplishments of Placentia Navigation Center participants and expressed appreciation for the City's support.
Alison Tipton-Sotelo, Herald Apartments Community Manager, discussed resident impacts from recent overnight parking changes and requested consideration of revised parking options and permit programs.
Vicki Johnson expressed concern regarding the Orange County Power Authority rates, emissions, transparency, and potential impacts on residents and businesses.
Autumn Simco advocated for safer and more supportive after-school opportunities for middle school and high school students in the community.
John Walcek introduced fellow Historical Committee members, expressed appreciation for the City Council's decision to adjourn in memory of Jan Henderson, and shared personal reflections on her historic home, orchard, and commitment to preserving Placentia's past.
John Abraham expressed concern regarding the receivership on his property.
Katherine Neaten, resident at the Herald Apartment Complex, requested improved notice and implementation of resident parking permits.
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Docusign Envelope ID: F2A03870-4418-8397-821 E-7C0A5C582DF6 Craig Green explained longstanding parking issues in the City, encouraged stronger parking requirements for new developments, and emphasized developer responsibility for adequate parking.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Council Member Smith reported his attendance at the general session of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), where he participated as the City's voting member and discussed regional transportation issues, including anticipated impacts related to the 2028 Olympics. He announced National Public Works Week, May 17-23, 2026, and expressed appreciation for the Public Works Department's service to the community. He also recognized National Police Week and thanked the Police Department and Chief Butts for their dedicated work.
Council Member Hummer thanked the speakers who addressed parking concerns and acknowledged the challenges within his district related to high-density developments. He announced the upcoming Centennial 5K scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, encouraged early registration, and provided details regarding the race start and finish locations.
Council Member Kirwin commented on the encouraging success stories presented from the Navigation Center and appreciated the constructive discussion offered by residents regarding parking solutions within the pilot program. He stated he had been providing tours of City Hall for local third-grade classes, remarking on the value of engaging students in learning about local government.
Mayor Pro Tem Yamaguchi stated parking in Old Town had been a longstanding issue and reiterated his position that parking obligations rested with property management rather than the City. He addressed Mr. Abraham's comments, confirmed Staff would continue working with him to address his concerns, and thanked the Historical Committee for honoring Ms. Janice Henderson and for their contributions to the Centennial book.
Mayor Wanke reaffirmed the City's requirement for new developments to provide adequate on-site parking without reliance on surrounding neighborhoods and encouraged the Herald Apartment's Management Team to submit proposals for additional parking solutions. He reported attending the Orange County Sanitation District (00 SAN) Administration Committee meeting, the Placentia Employee Recognition Luncheon, and the City Selection Committee meeting, where local Mayors appointed Council Member Peggy Huang of Yorba Linda to the Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 1.d, 1.e, 1.f, were recommended by Staff to be pulled, and Item 1.i was pulled by Mayor Wanke for further discussion. Motion by Smith, seconded by Kirwin, 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
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 May 5, 2026. (Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.c REGISTERS FOR MAY 19, 2026
Fiscal Impact:
Check Registers $ 1,237,165.04
Electronic Disbursement Registers $ 1,650,882.40
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1.d
1.e
1.f
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Receive and file.
(Approved 5-0, as recommended)
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 0-2026-07, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING TO PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 13.77 (ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND ELECTRIC MOBILITY DEVICES) TO TITLE 13 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Waive full reading, by title only, and adopt 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. (Pulled, additional edits needed prior to adoption)
Item 1.d was pulled by Staff's recommendation to allow additional edits before returning the item for second reading.
RESOLUTION RELATING TO FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ANNEXATIONS AND LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS TO THE CITY OF PLACENTIA STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 81-1 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 2, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M.
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution R-2026-25, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, directing preparation of the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the continuation of the annual assessments for the Street Lighting District No. 81-1; and
2. Adopt Resolution R-2026-26, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, declaring its intention to provide for the annexation and annual levy and collection of assessments for certain maintenance within the existing Street Lighting District No. 81-1, pursuant to the provisions of Division 15, Part 2, of the California Streets and Highways Code and setting the time and place for a public hearing thereon. (Approved 5-0, with revised public hearing date of June 16, 2026) Item 1.e was pulled by Staff's recommendation to change the proposed public hearing date from June 2, 2026, to June 16, 2026.
Motion by Wanke, seconded by Smith and carried a 5-0 vote, with the revised public hearing date of June 16, 2026.
RESOLUTION RELATING TO FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ANNEXATIONS AND LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS TO THE CITY OF PLACENTIA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 92-1 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 2, 2026 AT 6:00 P.M.
Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution R-2026-27, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, directing preparation of the Engineer's Report for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the continuation of the annual assessments for the Landscape Maintenance District No. 92-1; and
2. Adopt Resolution R-2026-28, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, declaring its intention to provide for the annexation and annual levy and collection of assessments for certain maintenance within the existing Landscape Maintenance District No. 92-1, pursuant to the provisions of Division 15, Part 2, of the California Streets and Highways Code and setting the time and place for a public hearing thereon. (Approved 5-0, with revised public hearing date of June 16, 2026) Placentia City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Minutes May 19, 2026 Page 4 of 8
Docusign Envelope ID: F2A03870-4418-8397-821 E-7C0A5C582DF6 Item 1.f was pulled by Staff's recommendation to change the proposed public hearing date from June 2, 2026, to June 16, 2026.
Motion by Wanke, seconded by Smith and carried a 5-0 vote, with the revised public hearing date of June 16, 2026.
1.g AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HF&H CONSULTANTS, LLC, FOR REFUSE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS AND SB 1383 COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE Fiscal Impact:
Expense: $134,572 Annual Contract Amount
Budget: $ 75,000 FY 2025-26 Refuse Administration Fund (403-80700-6400) $ 87,000 Refuse Administration Fund Balance
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution R-2026-29, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, authorizing a budget amendment in Fiscal Year 2025-26 in compliance with the City Charter of the City of Placentia §§ 1206 and 1209 pertaining to appropriations for actual expenditures; and
2. Approve Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC, for refuse contract negotiations and SB 1383 compliance assistance services to increase the contract amount by $150,000 for a revised cumulative contract not -to -exceed amount of $394,999 for the entire contract term; and
3. 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.h
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OCY MANAGEMENT, LLC Fiscal Impact:
20% Match from General Fund (101-30603-6315) $18,743
OCTA Measure M Fundic (211-30000-6315) $74.972
Budget $93,715
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to a Professional Services Agreement with OCY Management, LLC (OCYM) to extend the grant agreement period with a one-year extension, in a total amount not to exceed $93,715 to continue providing senior transportation services; 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 the eligible agreement term extension based upon contractor performance and at the discretion of the City. (Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.i AMENDMENT TO CITY COUNCIL POLICY NO. 370 REGARDING THE CITY'S USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt the amended City Council Policy No. 370 related to the City's use of social media and amend the City's Policy Manual to include said policy.
(Tabled until Ad Hoc Committee formed of Mayor Wanke and Mayor Pro Tem Yamaguchi gives further direction)
Item 1.i was pulled by Mayor Wanke for further discussion.
A discussion ensued regarding the concerns with the current social media policy, including references to a specific Staff position, potential restrictions on elected officials' First Amendment rights, the need for simplified and clear guidelines for Staff, and the overall length and structure of the policy.
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Docusign Envelope ID: F2A03870-4418-8397-821 E-7C0A5C582DF6 Mayor Wanke and Mayor Pro Tem Yamaguchi were appointed to an Ad Hoc Committee to review and revise the policy with Staff.
Motion by Wanke, seconded by Kirwin and carried a 5-0 vote, to table Item 1.i.
1.j AWARD CONTRACT TO COMMERCIAL BUILDING MANAGEMENT INCORPORATED (CBM) FOR
JANITORIAL SERVICES IN PARK RESTROOMS
Fiscal Impact:
Expense: $ 65,135 Contract Cost
Budgeted: $ 65.135 (annual) FY 2026-27 Operating Budget (101-80407-6300) $ 195,408 Initial 3 -year contract total not to exceed cost Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Maintenance Services Agreement with Commercial Building Management (CBM) Incorporated for park restroom janitorial services for a cumulative contract not -to -exceed amount of $195,405 for the initial three (3) year contract term, with the option to extend the term for one (1) additional two (2) year term; and
2. Authorize the City Administrator to approve contract change orders up to ten percent (10%) of the cumulative contract amount, or $19,540; and
3. Authorize the City Administrator and/or her designee to execute all necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
4. Authorize the City Administrator to approve the eligible agreement term extension based upon contractor performance and at the discretion of the City. (Approved 5-0, as recommended)
1.k APPROVAL OF FIVE-YEAR RENEWAL AGREEMENT OF CITYWIDE UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS (TELEPHONE SYSTEM) AS A SERVICE (UCaaS) SOLUTION FROM RINGCENTRAL Fiscal Impact:
Expense: $ 42.396.00 Total Annual Amount
$ 4,239.60 Annual Contingency Amount
Budget: $ 95,000.00 Software and Subscriptions (101-20600-6600) Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a five-year renewal agreement with RingCentral for continued Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) services at an annual cost of $42,396.00 for the duration of the contract term; and
2. Approve an annual contingency budget equal to ten percent, ($4,239.60), of the annual contract amount to accommodate required license and hardware purchases for the expansion of the Public Safety Building; and
3. Authorize the City Administrator and/or her designee to execute all necessary documents to implement the agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney. (Approved 5-0, as recommended)
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
3. REGULAR AGENDA
3.a INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 0-2026-09, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 8.04.120 (HOURS OF COLLECTION) OF CHAPTER
8.04 (SOLID WASTE COLLECTION) OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SANITATION) OF THE PLACENTIA
MUNICIPAL CODE
Fiscal Impact: None.
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Docusign Envelope ID: F2A03870-4418-8397-821 E-7C0A5C582DF6 Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Introduce for first reading, by title only, further reading waived, Ordinance No. 0-2026-09, An Ordinance of the City of Placentia, California, amending Section 8.04.120 (Hours of Collection) of Chapter 8.04 (Solid Waste Collection) of Title 8 (Health and Sanitation) of the Placentia Municipal Code. (Approved 5-0, as recommended)
Director of Public Works Tanio gave a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
A discussion ensued about the need for the change, whether the Municipal Code or the contract - controlled collection hours, how residential and commercial areas would be treated differently, whether the request for earlier pickup came from businesses or Republic, and whether the updated contract would align with the amended code.
Motion byYamaguchi, seconded by Kirwin, and carried a 5-0 vote, to approve Item 3.a, as recommended.
3.b STUDY SESSION TO REVIEW SP -5 CORRIDOR PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE PROGRESS Fiscal Impact:
No fiscal impacts are associated with this Study Session. Potential significant economic benefit to the local Placentia economy, including jobs, public & private investment, and annual/one-time revenue.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Staff Report and presentation; and
2. Solicit public comments (if any) regarding the proposed SP -5 Corridor Plan and Specific Plan Update; and
3. Provide direction to Staff as appropriate regarding the proposed SP -5 Corridor Plan and Specific Plan Update.
(Approved 5-0, to stop work on the Plan and shelf until monies become available) Director of Development Services Lambert and Placeworks Consultant Suzanne Schwab gave a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
A discussion ensued on the project's purpose, costs, funding constraints, potential boundary changes, land use considerations, and whether to continue or discontinue the update.
Motion byWanke, seconded by Hummer, and carried a 5-0 vote, to discontinue work on the SP -5 update, direct Staff to close out the contract and pay costs incurred to date, and pause further work until future budget conditions allowed.
RECESSED - 8:05 p.m.
RECONVENED - 8:17 p.m.
3.c STUDY SESSION: PRESENTATION OF THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 OPERATING BUDGET
AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
Fiscal Impact:
FY 2026-27 EXPENDITURES: $96,249,473
REVENUE: $97,335,031
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Review and discuss the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and provide input and direction for final budget adoption; and
2. Set the date of the public hearing for budget adoption as June 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. (Direction given to return with options to close the $1.4 million gap) Director of Finance Griggs, Senior Finance Analyst Gavin Houn, and Director of Public Works Tanio that gave a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
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Docusign Envelope ID: F2A03870-4418-8397-821 E-7C0A5C582DF6 A discussion ensued on the City's ongoing structural deficit, rising CaLPERS and insurance costs, reliance on one-time funds, long-term sustainability of operations, reserve levels, potential reductions to services and positions, evaluation of non-essential programs and events, Measure U reserve policy, and the need to bring recurring expenditures in line with recurring revenues.
City Council directed Staff to return with options to close the approximately $1.4 million general fund gap using recurring reductions, including review of the position allocation plan and potential service -level adjustments, and indicated willingness to hold a special meeting if needed prior to final budget adoption.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBERS REQUESTS - None
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Board of Directors adjourned at 9:08 p.m., to a regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
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