ACTION MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF VILLA PARK, CALIFORNIA
September 24, 2024
Regular Meeting
GENERAL SESSION
6:30 p.m. - City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - Mayor Rossini called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS:
PRESENT: Miles, Pitts, Wu, Jones, and Rossini
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Wu.
PRESENTATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL MEETING REPORTS • Second Harvest Food Bank - Hunger Action Month Proclamation Diane Bucka, Second Harvest Food Bank ambassador, provided a brief report on the Orange County Hunger Alliance and their work to reducing food waste, ending poverty and hunger, providing dignified, equitable and consistent access to the healthiest food possible for the most vulnerable. The City Council recognized their work and presented a proclamation acknowledging Hunger Action Month.
• Villa Park Library
Villa Park Library staff reported on recent back to school events, recognition of October as Hispanic Heritage Month and other related events, recognized the ongoing partnership with In and Out Burger, and noted the various programs upcoming in October, including the Halloween program before the Halloween Fest.
• Orange County Sheriff's Department
Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) Captain AJ Patella provided the monthly law enforcement summary. He reminded residents to remain vigilant concerning identity theft, and offered support to the OCFA personnel who experienced injury due to a recent incident. He announced that October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and tips will be posted on the feeder.
• Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA)
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Division Chief Wiedensohler provided the monthly summary of fire activity. He announced that October is focusing on preventing falls experienced by senior citizens, noting that information was available on tips to proactively assess senior homes for items which could cause falls. Reported on recent wildfire activity and the injuries sustained by firefighters. Brief discussion ensued on mutual aid and funding agreements.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Yan Killy suggested the City consider initiating more events for senior citizens and offered to volunteer for same.
Lawrence Talebi reported on his work as Vice Chair of the Group Home Task Force and the success of their recent first meeting.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda.
City Manager Franks explained the state law requiring the reading of all ordinances and agendas on the agenda for the benefit of the new members on the dais. He explained this vote waives the legal requirement to read items in full and facilitates meeting efficiency.
Mayor Rossini opened the public hearing and public comments. Seeing none, he closed public comments and the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Jones, seconded by Councilmember Wu, to waive the reading in full of all ordinances, resolutions, and meeting minutes on the agenda, and direct the City Clerk to read each by title only.
The motion carried (5 - 0) by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miles, Pitts, Wu, Jones, and Rossini
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) 2024-127 Continuation - A request to subdivide a single parcel of land that is 94,225 square feet (2.163 acres) into four (4) parcels of land (Parcel 1: 20,000 square feet (0.459 acres), Parcel 2: 20,857 square feet (.479 acres), Parcel 3: 20,000 square feet (.459 acres), and Parcel 4: 20,927 square feet (.480 acres), and to construct a new 12, 441 square foot (.286 acres) private cul-de-sac street, for the purpose of constructing future single-family dwellings on each parcel.
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City Manager Franks reported the applicant requested additional time to conduct outreach and revise plans in accordance with City requests, noting the request to continue this item to the October 22, 2024 meeting. Brief discussion ensued concerning renoticing of the public hearing. City Manager Franks stated the original noticing was completed and there was very little response from the community.
City Attorney Litfin provided detail concerning the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as related to this item. The item under consideration is a CEQA project and associated rules must be followed. He explained the allowable exemptions and the City Council's ability to require further review when an unusual project or circumstance is presented. City Attorney Litfin stated the City Council would want to ensure the conditions of the project satisfy all potential environmental concerns when the item comes back on the agenda.
Mayor Rossini opened the public hearing and public comments. Seeing none, he closed public comments and the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wu, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jones to approve continuing consideration of Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) 2024-127 to the October 22, 2024 City Council meeting.
The motion carried (5 - 0) by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miles, Pitts, Wu, Jones, and Rossini
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. Final Report on Fee Study Update 2024.
Staff noted the City's last fee study was completed in 2021, with no major changes at the time. However, there have been subsequent changes and a consultant was contracted to review fees, true costs for services, and related revenues. Information was presented on cost recovery and related impacts to the City's General Fund.
Council and staff discussion ensued during the presentation with comments provided related to future anticipated project costs, new regulatory requirements, more complicated plan review, compliance with the City Council's cost recover policy, credit card service fees, the fee study process and future requirements to conduct studies, and suggestions for adoption of an updated fee schedule.
City Attorney Litfin confirmed the City met the statutory requirements for the fee study and explained the legal limitations on what the City can and cannot charge.
City Council and staff discussion ensued on cost recovery items and educating the residents and community concerning any changes in fees.
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Mayor Pro Tem Jones brought up increasing the After-the-Fact CUP fee, which was incorporated into the resolution.
Mayor Rossini opened the public hearing and public comments. Seeing none, he closed public comments and the public hearing.
A motion was made by Mayor Rossini, seconded by Councilmember Miles, to:
Approve the proposed new/amended fees for Building, Engineering, and Planning Services, and an overall 3% credit card convenience fee effective January 1, 2025.
Adopt Resolution 2024-3610 as attached, therein approving the proposed Comprehensive Fee Schedule to be effective January 1, 2025.
Direct staff to review and update fees annually based on the change to the Consumer Price Index for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area for all Urban
4. Direct staff to initiate a Comprehensive Fee Study within five years.
Direct staff to publish the approved Comprehensive Fee Schedule and meet with affected parties as applicable at least 30 days prior to implementation.
The motion carried (5 - 0) by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miles, Pitts, Wu, Jones, and Rossini
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS # 4 - 9)
A motion was made by Councilmember Pitts, seconded by Councilmember Wu, to approve the Consent Calendar (Item Nos. 4 through 9).
The motion carried (5 - 0) by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miles, Pitts, Wu, Jones, and Rossini
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. August's Cash and Investment Transparency
The City Council received and filed this report
5. Request approval of City Council Minutes of August 27, 2024 The City Council approved the City Council Minutes of August 27, 2024.
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6. Report of 2024 Safe and Sane Firework Sales.
The City Council received and filed the Report of 2024 Safe & Sane Fireworks Sales.
7. Consideration of 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule.
The City Council approved the 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule as stated in the associated agenda report.
8. Memorandum- Typo on Ordinance 2024-632.
The City Council received and filed the memorandum regarding the typo on Ordinance 2024-632.
Notice of Completion for Phases 1 and 2 of CIP Trail Improvements, the Curb Repair at Roberto Street and East Collins Avenue Intersection, and Construction of a Concrete Pad Around a Backflow Preventor on Villa Park Road.
The City Council:
Accepted Phases 1 and 2 of the CIP Trail Improvements from Cheloletty Engineering, Inc.;
2. Authorized the City Clerk to file and record the Notice of Completion for Phases 1 and 2 of the CIP Improvements;
3. Authorized the City Clerk to release the payment bond 35 days from the recordation of the Notice of Completion upon verification that no liens have been levied against the Contractor, Cheloletty Engineering, Inc. for Phases 1 and 2 of the CIP Trail Improvements;
Accepted the Repair of Damaged Curb at Northwesterly Corner of Roberto Street and East Avenue Intersection, and construction of a concrete pad for installation of a metal gage cover around an existing backflow preventor from Cheloletty Engineering, Inc.;
Authorized the City Clerk to file and record the Notice of Completion for the Repair of Damaged Curb at Northwesterly Corner of Roberto Street and East Avenue Intersection, and construction of a concrete pad for installation of a metal gage cover around an existing backflow preventor;
Authorized the City Clerk to release the payment bond 35 days from the recordation of the Notice of Completion upon verification that no liens have been levied against the Contractor, Cheloletty Engineering, Inc. for the Repair of Damaged Curb at Northwesterly Corner of Roberto Street and East Avenue Intersection, and construction of a concrete pad for installation of a metal gage cover around an existing backflow preventor.
ITEMS PULLED • FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
CONSIDERATION
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None.
NEW BUSINESS
10. Approval of Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services with Empire Pipe Cleaning & Equipment, Inc.
City Manager Franks provided a staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report and the successful work on the existing contractor.
Mayor Rossini opened public comments. Seeing none, he closed public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wu, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jones, to:
Approve the proposed Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services with Empire Pipe Cleaning & Equipment Inc. to increase the contract amount by $70,000.
Authorize Mayor to execute the Second Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services with Empire Pipe Cleaning & Equipment Inc.
The motion carried (5 - 0) by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miles, Pitts, Wu, Jones, and Rossini
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY MANAGER REPORT
11. Information from City Manager and/or City Staff.
City Manager Franks provided a report summarizing the information in the publicly noticed agenda report. Staff completed a review of the Villa Park Community Foundation's by- laws. A report on license plate readers will likely be presented on the October agenda.
There was no action taken on this item.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER MATTERS
12. A Resolution in Support of Proposition 36, the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act.
Councilmember Miles provided a brief report on the proposed resolution and key changes which are involved in Proposition 36, noting that it would address certain items as a result of Proposition 47 as related to crime. She noted the organizations, including the League of California Cities and other law enforcement agencies, which are also in support of Proposition 36. Brief Council discussion ensued on the importance of supporting public safety endeavors on behalf of the community.
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Mayor Rossini opened public comments. Seeing none, he closed public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wu, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jones, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-3611.
The motion carried (5 - 0) by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miles, Pitts, Wu, Jones, and Rossini
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. Individual Councilmember Information Items.
Councilmember meeting attendance reports:
Orange County Mosquito & Vector Control District (Councilmember Miles) - Reported on competition among member cities and noted City of Villa Park was the winner based upon their public education campaign. - Brief report on increased travel-related dengue, mosquito, flea-born typhus activity and the availability of sterile insect technique for pets.
Orange County Sanitation District (Councilmember Pitts) - No actionable items to report. Administrative Committee and Board meetings consisted of reports regarding upcoming projects.
Orange County Fire Authority (Mayor Rossini)
- No report (unable to attend meeting due to illness)
Orange County Library Advisory Board (Councilmember Wu) - No meeting held.
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permit program has been initiated.
Law Enforcement Advisory Committee (LEAC) (Mayor Rossini and Mayor Pro Tem Jones)
- Reported on license plate reader information received. Will be placed on a future City Council agenda.
Villa Park Community Services Foundation (Mayor Pro Tem Jones) Two meetings held. Reported on upcoming Halloween fest, Santa Tour, and Boat Parade events. Reported on success of recent Villa Park picnic.
Encouraged residents to become part of the Foundation. Announced the upcoming City Council candidates forum.
Housing Legislative Committee (Councilmember Miles)
- No meeting.
Bridges at Kraemer Place Advisory Committee (Councilmember Miles) - No meeting.
Orange County Older Adults Commission (Councilmember Miles) - Meeting held September 13. Reported on status of needs assessment survey for purposes of development of a master plan on aging and allocation of September 24, 2024 Villa Park City Council Meeting Minutes
associated funds. Working with Orange County Supervisors on helping Orange County become a more age-friendly County. Received presentation from OCTA on senior services.
Additional Councilmember reports:
Councilmember Pitts: Attended the E-bike educational event and reception for retiring City employee Bill Tarin.
Councilmember Miles: Encouraged residents to attend the upcoming City Council candidates forum. Attended the E-bike educational event and reported she was appointed by Orange County Supervisor Wagner to a commission on the status of women and girls in Orange County. Attended the first meeting and by-laws were altered to ensure growth and sustainability of the commission.
Councilmember Wu: Attended the Foundation's Picnic in the Park and E-bike educational event. Encouraged residents to attend the upcoming City Council candidates forum.
Mayor Pro Tem Jones: Attended the E-bike educational event, reception for retiring City employee Bill Tarin and volunteered at the Orange International Street Fair.
Mayor Rossini: Attended the E-bike educational event and lunch meeting with OCFA Chief and current Chair to discuss personnel-related matters. Encouraged residents to attend the upcoming City Council candidates forum.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m. to the next regular Council meeting to be held whether in person or via teleconference on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 6:30 p.m.
Trice, aqui
Vince Rossini, Mayor
City of Villa Park
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.