Agenda Item No: 1.b
PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: October 6, 2026
Submitted by: Brooke Lovell
From: City Clerk
Subject:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council:
Approve minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA on September 22, 2026.
Attachments
09.22.2026 CC MINUTES - SPECIAL MEETING.pdf
1 Placentia City Council Special Meeting
Placentia City Council acting as Successor Agency to the Placentia Redevelopment Agency, Placentia Industrial Commercial Development Authority, Placentia Public Financing Authority
MINUTES
September 22, 2026
City Council Chambers - 401 E. Chapman Avenue, Placentia, CA MINUTES OF THE PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING — 5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wanke called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL- PRESENT: Council Member/Board Member Hummer, Kirwin, Yamaguchi, Wanke ABSENT: Council Member/Board Member Smith
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
CLOSED SESSION PROCEEDINGS
Mayor Wanke announced the City Council/ Boards of Directors would recess 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 Section § 54956.9(d)(2): 2 Cases
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION/ CLAIM Pursuant to Government Code Section § 54956.9 (d)(1): 1 case Leticia Arechiga De Leon & Gia Padilla - Claim No. GHC0084695 RECESS - The City Council and Boards of Directors recessed until their 6:00 p.m. Special Meeting.
MINUTES OF THE PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Wanke called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL- PRESENT: Council Member/Board Member Hummer, Kirwin, Yamaguchi, Wanke ABSENT: Council Member/Board Member Smith
STAFF PRESENT
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Christian Bettenhausen; Acting City Administrator Rosanna Ramirez; Police Chief Brad Butts; Director of Human Resources Alice Burnett; Fire Chief Jason Dobine; Director of Development Services Joe Lambert; Director of Public Works Chris Tanio; Director of Community Services Lydie Gutfeld; Interim Director of Finance Jeff Jones; Deputy City Clerk Brooke Lovell INVOCATION - Chaplain Charles Frost
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Police Chief Brad Butts
PRESENTATIONS
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2 A. PROCLAMATIONS RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2026, AS CONSTITUTION WEEK AND SEPTEMBER 14, 2026, AS STAR-SPANGLED BANNER DAY
Presenters: Mayor Wanke and City Council
Recipient: Cindy Ferguson, NSDAR Mojave Chapter
Mayor Wanke presented proclamations to Cindy Ferguson, proclaiming September 17-23, 2026, as Constitution Week and September 14, 2026, as Star-Spangled Banner Day in the City.
B. RECOGNITION OF THE PLACENTIA PONY PUNISHERS 13U TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2026 PONY
WORLD SERIES
Presenters: Mayor Wanke and City Council
Recipients: Placentia Pony Baseball Team, 13U Punishers Mayor Wanke recognized the 13U Punishers for making Pony Baseball history by becoming the first team in Pony history to win three consecutive International World Series titles. Individual players and coaches were called up and honored for their achievements.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Bettenhausen reported the Council discussed two items of anticipated litigation and one existing litigation claim, with no reportable action. He further reported, at the prior meeting, a motion by Mayor Wanke, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Yamaguchi, was carried on a 5-0 vote to authorize a settlement with the Orange County Healthcare Agency regarding a notice of violation related to the City's delayed removal of an older underground storage tank at the City Yard. He stated the tank removal and soil testing have been completed, and the City agreed to a substantially reduced settlement amount of $73,750, with nothing further to report.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
Acting City Administrator Ramirez introduced Interim Director of Finance, Jeff Jones.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Carolanne Hunt expressed concern regarding the Mayor's office not responding to her emails and calls related to a requested "Save Soil" proclamation and requested improved communication with residents.
Nelson and Laurie Arroyo reported on their recent visit to Placencia, Spain, they delivered Placentia Centennial coins to local officials and received a warm and welcoming reception. They commented on the hospitality shown by the officials, encouraged residents to visit, and mentioned both the similarities and historical differences between the two cities.
Trudi DesRoches, Director of Yorba Linda Water District, provided an update on Yorba Linda Water District projects affecting Placentia, including work on wells and groundwater production, and announced an upcoming public open house on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Deputy City Clerk Lovell stated the City Clerk's Office received electronic communications from Michael Mavrovouniotis concerned about the transparency of the Orange County Animal Care budget.
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Council Member Kirwin announced new kitchen bins have been distributed to households and stated residents are to place food scraps in the small kitchen bin before transferring them to the large yard -waste bin.
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3 Mayor Pro Tem Yamaguchi requested an update on agendizing the Flock public safety cameras for discussion. Acting City Administrator Ramirez stated the item would be agendized for the next City Council meeting on October 6, 2026.
Mayor Wanke reported attending the State of Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) event, mentioned a presentation by Department of Homeland Security official and former local Mayor Troy Edgar regarding recent cyberattacks on water and wastewater agencies, and encouraged continued vigilance on cybersecurity.
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
City Attorney/Authority Counsel Bettenhausen stated Items 1.e and 1.f needed an oral report and separate vote. Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Kirwin, and carried a 4-0-1 vote, to approve Items 1.e and 1.f, as recommended, Smith absent. Motion by Wanke, seconded by Yamaguchi, and carried a 4-0-1 vote, to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar, as recommended, Smith 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, Smith absent)
1.b
1.c
1.d
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Approve minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA on September 8, 2026.
(Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Smith absent)
REGISTERS FOR SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
Fiscal Impact:
Check Registers: $ 747,828.66
Electronic Disbursement Registers: $3,850,876.14
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Receive and file.
(Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Smith absent)
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 Paul Henderson effective September 1, 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 4-0-1, as recommended, Smith absent)
1.e RESOLUTION ADOPTING A SIDE LETTER AGREEMENT AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION TO
UPDATE THE UNIFORM ALLOWANCE REPORTING
Fiscal Impact: There is no budget impact to adopt the attached resolution.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-60, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, amending Resolution No. R-2026-04 adopting a side letter agreement amending the Placentia City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Minutes -Special Meeting September 22, 2026 Page 3 of 5
4 memorandum of understanding of the City of Placentia Police Management Association to update the uniform allowance reporting.
(Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Smith absent)
Director of Human Resources Burnett reported Item 1.e memorialized the City's longstanding practice of providing a uniform allowance of up to $300 per calendar year for regular full-time uniformed members of the Placentia Police Management Association, clarified the action did not create a new benefit or increase compensation, and confirmed formal documentation was required to ensure CaIPERS reporting compliance and avoid potential delays in calculating retirement benefits.
Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Kirwin, and carried a 4-0-1 vote, to approve Item 1.e, as recommended, Smith absent.
1.f RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CITY OF
PLACENTIA MID -MANAGEMENT AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES TO UPDATE
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE REPORTING
Fiscal Impact: There is no budget impact to adopt the attached resolution.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-61, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, amending Resolution No. R-2025-58 and amending the unrepresented Mid - Management and Executive Management Compensation Plan (MGT 25-27) to update the uniform allowance reporting.
(Approved 4-0-1, as recommended, Smith absent)
Director of Human Resources Burnett reported Item 1.f memorialized the same uniform allowance practice for the Police Chief while a member of the Placentia Police Management Association stated the resolution did not alter the amount or nature of the benefit and confirmed documentation was needed for CaIPERS compliance and accurate retirement benefit calculations.
Motion by Yamaguchi, seconded by Kirwin, and carried a 4-0-1 vote, to approve Item 1.f, as recommended, Smith absent.
1.g AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AXIS GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR STORM WATER PUMP STATION MAINTENANCE Fiscal Impact:
Annual Expense: $ 49,140
Budget: $160,400 (101-80401-6001)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Maintenance Services Agreement with Axis General Construction Inc. to extend the contract term by two years and increase the contract amount by $100,737.12 for a revised cumulative not -to -exceed contract amount of $241,137.12 for the entire contract term; and
2. Authorize the Acting City Administrator, and/or her designee, to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the new cumulative not -to -exceed contract amount, or $24,113.71; and
3. Authorize the Acting 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, Smith absent)
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
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5 3. REGULAR AGENDA - None
CITY COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBERS REQUESTS
Council Member Hummer announced the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District would be present at the upcoming Centennial event at Champions Sports Park and encouraged residents to eliminate standing water due to West Nile virus activity in nearby cities.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Board of Directors adjourned at 6:27 p.m., to the next regular meeting of City Council on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Chad P. Wanke, Mayor/Agency Chair Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk/Agency Secretary Placentia City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Minutes—Special Meeting September 22, 2026 Page 5 of 5
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