ACTION MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF VILLA PARK, CALIFORNIA
May 23, 2023
Regular Meeting
GENERAL SESSION
6:30 p.m. - City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - Mayor Pitts called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS
PRESENT: Jones, Miles, Wu, Rossini, and Pitts
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Rossini.
PRESENTATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL MEETING REPORTS • Presentation - Distinguished Citizen
Mayor Pitts presided over the recognition of Distinguished Citizen Bob Hunter. He recognized the significance of his 21 years of service to the Villa Park community as one of the founding five that started and developed Villa Park's Community Service Foundation which helps the residents of Villa Park enjoy the City through parades, picnics, and other cherished events. A plaque and multiple certificates of recognition from U.S. Representative Young Kim, California State Representative, Phillip Chen, and Orange County Board of Supervisors Chairman Don Wagner were presented to Mr.
Hunter.
• Presentation - 2023 Fireworks Application Lottery
City Manager Steve Franks explained the process of the 2023 Fireworks Application Lottery. The Lottery was held, and the Villa Park Gridiron Booster Club was selected. • Orange County Sheriff's Department
Orange County Sherriff's Department (OCSD) Captain AJ Patella reported Sheriff's Deputies responded to 254 calls for service. There were 84 calls to dispatch of which 69 calls were 911 calls that were not technically an emergency. Captain Patella reminded the public if it is not an emergency or a crime in progress, call the business line. Other calls for service included minor traffic incidents and one minor fender bender. No injury traffic accidents were reported.
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Captain Patella reminded the public to lock their doors and windows and to ensure all locking devices are in working order. He also reminded residents to keep their garage doors closed while unoccupied and to install outdoor lighting to discourage burglary opportunities as much as possible.
• Orange County Fire Authority
Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Chief Scott Wiedensohler reported that OCFA had 64 units dispatched to 26 incidents within the city of Villa Park. Chief Wiedensohler informed the community about OCFA's various education outreach programs which can be found on the OCFA's website at ocfa.org.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Davin McMillin, a fifth grader from Villa Park Elementary School, informed the City Council about a discount card fundraiser to help raise funds for sixth grade activities.
1. Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda.
The City Manager explained the need to waive the reading of ordinances, resolutions, and meeting minutes on the agenda, and directed the City Clerk to read by title only.
City Staff recommend approval.
Mayor Pitts opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Rossini, seconded by Councilmember Jones, to waive the reding in full of all ordinances, resolutions, and meeting minutes on the agenda, and direct the City Clerk to read by title only.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Jones, Miles, Wu, Rossini, and Pitts
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance
Planning Assistant Justin Urbanski provided a staff report on the item as described in the public agenda report. He outlined City Staff's proposals for major changes to the current Ordinance and recommended that City Council provide City Staff with any comments or concerns.
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Mayor Pitts opened public comments. There being no speakers, public comments were closed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Wu, to find that the ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code § 21080.17 and to introduce Ordinance No. 2023-629 for first reading.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Jones, Miles, Wu, Rossini, and Pitts
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS # 3 - 6)
Councilmember Miles requested No. 5 be pulled for separate consideration.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Rossini, seconded by Councilmember Miles, to approve Item Nos. 3, 4, and 6 on the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Jones, Miles, Wu, Rossini, and Pitts
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. April's Cash and Investment Transparency.
The City Council received and filed the report.
Resolution 2023-3573, Authorizing the Destruction of Certain City Records as Provided by Section 34090 of the Government Code of the State of California.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2023-3573.
Villa Park Community Services Foundation Appointment.
The City Council, as the Member of the Foundation, appointed Lesslie Giacobbi for a two- year term expiring January 31, 2025.
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ITEMS REMOVED FORM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
Sixth Amendment to the Urban County Cooperation Agreement Between the County of Orange and the City of Villa Park for Fiscal Years 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27.
Councilmember Miles inquires whether the City ever qualified for monies for the subject Cooperation Agreement. City Manager Franks stated the City had not, as it is under 50,000 in population and not entitled to receive the monies directly. However, monies can be allocated to the City if there are specific projects, namely projects for specific low and moderate income housing programs.
A motion was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rossini, to approve the Sixth Amendment to the Cooperation Agreement for Fiscal Years 2024-25 through FY 2026-27.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Jones, Miles, Wu, Rossini, and Pitts
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of Five-Year Agreement for Law Enforcement Services with the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner.
City Manager Franks provided a staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report.
Mayor Pitts opened public comments. There being no speakers, public comments were closed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Councilmember Jones, to and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. City staff was further directed to return information to the City Council upon completion of salary negotiations.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Jones, Miles, Wu, Rossini, and Pitts
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Cancellation of July 25, 2023 City Council Meeting.
The City Manager provided a staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report.
Mayor Pitts opened public comments. There being no speakers, public comments were closed.
Councilmember Miles expressed her opposition to the cancellation of the July 25, 2023 City Council meeting citing Councilmembers obligations to Villa Park to be accessible.
Mayor Pro Tem Rossini responded indicating that there can be some tax advantages and some reprieve given to staff by approving the cancellation of the July 25 City Council meeting. He inquired whether staff forecasted business items which would need to be transacted or otherwise considered at the July 25th meeting or could not be postponed to a future meeting date.
City Manager Franks responded there were no items forecasted at this time or plans received from developers or any residents that would require a July meeting.
Mayor Pitts expressed his sentiment toward being responsive to the public, noting that the Council, if needed, could call a special meeting to address any matters may come up for any particular individuals, event, or issue.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wu, seconded by Mayor Pitts, to approve the cancellation of the regularly scheduled meeting of July 25, 2023, and direct staff to post public notices accordingly.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Jones, Wu, Rossini, and Pitts
NOES: Miles
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Cancellation of Street Slurry Seal Projects List for FY 2022-23.
City Manager Franks provided a staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report.
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Mayor Pitts opened public comments. There being no speakers, public comments were closed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rossini, to approve the cancellation of the FY 2022-23 Street Slurry Seal Project including specific direction to reject all bids pursuant to the provisions of the Public Contracts Code to officially provide notification that the City is not moving forward with any of the submitted bids.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Jones, Miles, Wu, Rossini, and Pitts
NOES: Miles
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. Award of Sanitary Sewer Evaluation & Model Development Project Phase II.
City Manager Franks provided a staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report.
Mayor Pitts opened public comments. There being no speakers, public comments were closed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Rossini, seconded by Councilmember Wu, to approve the award of the Sanitary Sewer Evaluation and Model Development Project to NV5, Inc. and authorize the Mayor to sign a standard professional services contract on behalf of the City of Villa Park in a total amount not to exceed $217,550.00.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Jones, Miles, Wu, Rossini, and Pitts
NOES: Miles
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. Amendment to Housing Element Consultant Agreement- Kimley-Horn.
City Manager Franks provided a staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report.
Mayor Pitts opened public comments. There being no speakers, public comments were closed.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rossini, to approve an amendment to the consultant agreement with Kimley-Horn in an amount not o-exceed $15,000.00, bringing the total contract maximum obligation to $35,000.00 The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Jones, Miles, Wu, Rossini, and Pitts
NOES: Miles
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12. Authorization to Purchase a 2023 Ford F-350 Work Truck from National Auto Fleet Group.
City Manager Franks provided a staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report.
Mayor Pro Tem Rossini expressed his concern about the size of the F-350 work truck, namely the vehicle's width, which could cause potentially hazardous conditions on Mesa Drive's very narrow roadway. He inquired as to any calculations that may have been made to address the width of the upfitted vehicle to include a trash truck and/or two different similar size vehicles while driving on Mesa Drive. After quick research, the Mayor Pro Tem found that the F-350 is likely narrower than the current Dodge Ram 3500 work truck. and committed his support as long as that is the case.
Mayor Pitts opened public comments. There being no speakers, public comments were closed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rossini, to authorize the purchase of an upfitted 2023 Ford F-350 from National Auto Fleet Group with the caveat that Staff confirm the vehicle sizes as requested by Mayor Pro Tem Rossini.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Jones, Wu, Rossini, and Pitts
NOES: Miles
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
13. Information from City Manager and/or City Staff.
City Manager Franks reported that staff has submitted the City of Villa Park's 6th Cycle update to the Department of Housing and Community Development. A copy of the Revised Draft Housing Element can be found on the City's website. He further reported that the approved budget will be finalized and ready to be viewed online very soon.
City Manager Franks reported work will start on the street project once school is out for summer break. Affected residents will be notified prior to any staging. Parking restrictions on Santiago Boulevard will be reinstated and in place. The Sheriff s Deputies will be ticketing, so residents should look at the posted signage and remain aware of the restrictions.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER MATTERS
14. SCAG Trip Report
Mayor Pitts reported that he attended the SCAG meeting on May 4'h and 5'h. The Mayor informed Councilmembers that he prepared a trip report which was provided to each Councilmember and it was received and filed.
15. Individual Councilmember Information Items.
• Councilmember meeting attendance reports:
• Orange County Mosquito & Vector Control District (Councilmember Miles) The budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 was approved.
• A vote passed to increase Benefit Assessment District Two from $8.30 to $8.55 to help the sterile insect technique by increasing capacity in the building along with some increased retirement medical benefits.
• Approval was obtained of a Hiring Manager for HR.
Mosquito season is approaching. If any residents are having any issues with mosquitos, they should contact the City.
Midges season is here. Midges resemble but are not mosquitos. The City/Vector Control does not provide treatment for midges. • Orange County Sanitation District (Mayor Pitts)
• Tony Pacino, one of the plant operators. was recognized for 30 years of service.
• Eight people including two residents of Villa Park, graduated from Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy.
• Approved 11 plant operation upgrades.
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• The last produced strategic plan, previously completed in in 2022, was handed out in order to review and provide any
recommendations, thoughts, concerns, or questions about what the District can do differently.
Orange County Fire Authority (Mayor Pro Tem Rossini)
• Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget vote will be taken on May 24th. • / OCFA's funding is very strong.
The Customer Identification Program budget is in good shape and will be reported on once finalized.
Orange County Library Advisory Board (Mayor Pitts)
The Library Executive Committee meeting will be held on May 25th to review the budget.
Orange Unified School District City Schools Committee (Councilmember Jones)
• Funding for First 5 Orange County anticipated a $7 million decline in their budget this year due to the passing of Proposition 31. • The City of Orange through the Orange Police Department has not filled any of the 17 Crossing Guard vacancies and will be interviewing through the summer. The Committee will be extending invitations to Santa Ana and Garden Grove for Committee participation for next school year.
• Work has been completed next to the Villa Park High School field which opened the back entrance to the High School.
• June 8th is the last day of school for Orange Unified School District.
Villa Park Highschool graduation to be held at the Fred Kelly Stadium on June 8'h at 7:00 PM.
Law Enforcement Advisory Committee (LEAC) (Mayor Pro Tem Rossini and Councilmember Jones)
• No report
• Villa Park Community Service Foundation (Councilmember Wu) • Planning for the Fourth of July parade is in progress. • Housing Legislative Committee (Councilmember Miles)
No meeting was held.
• Bridges at Kraemer Place Advisory Committee (Councilmember Miles) • No meeting was held.
• Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (Councilmember Miles) • PEP4U Parkinson's exercise program has new members. The program is open to seniors as well as their caregivers both online and at various facility locations - the costs are covered by grants. • A recommendation was made to the City Manager to allow the City of Villa Park City Hall to become a facility to offer in person PEP4U programs.
• Orange County Senior Day is being held in the South County on Friday, June 16th from 8:30 AM to 12 Noon.
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Additional Councilmember reports:
Councilmember Miles:
• Attended a Town Hall in Mission Viejo concerning fentanyl. • All Councilmembers and the City Manager were invited to attend a similar Town Hall meeting which will be sponsored by Orange Count oard of Supervisors Chairman Wagner and held on July 20th a Santratu Cated a Park High School Seniors on finishing their schooling and wished everyone a great summer off.
Councilmember Jones:
• Attended a presentation on fentanyl hosted by the Fourth District PTA. • Thanked Assemblyman Phillip Chin's office for arranging a presentation and walkthrough of the Iron Workers training facility in La Palma.
Mayor Pro Tem Rossini
• Congratulated Villa Park High School seniors and wished them all the best on their journey ahead. He encouraged them to continue working hard and to finish college or complete a trade school.
Councilmember Wu
• Attended a presentation and walkthrough of the Iron Workers training facility with Councilmember Jones.
• Attended Dr. Eisenberg's 100t birthday celebration in Yorba Linda.
Mayor Pitts
Attended the Orange County City Selection Committee meeting.
Announced Fred Fascenelli Jr.'s graduation from Cal State Fullerton on May 25th.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. to the next regular Council meeting to be held City of Villa Park
Note: The above minutes are a summary of actions. A DVD recording of this meeting additionally serves as an official record and is available upon request from City Hall.