ACTION MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF VILLA PARK, CALIFORNIA
February 25, 2025
Regular Meeting
CLOSED SESSION
5:30 p.m. - City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - Mayor Jones called the Closed Session to order at 5:30 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS
PRESENT: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones.
ABSENT: None
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:
1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
Government Code Section 54957 (b)
Conference with Labor Negotiators
City Representative: City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
Government Code Section 54957.6
There was no reportable action taken.
GENERAL SESSION
6:30 p.m. - City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - Mayor Jones called the General Session to order at 6:30 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS
PRESENT: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones.
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by L Councilmember Miles.
PRESENTATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL MEETING REPORTS February 25, 2025 Villa Park City Council Meeting Minutes
• Presentation
Mayor Jones recognized Captain AJ Patella for his retirement and the City Council presented Captain AJ Patella with a proclamation.
Captain AJ Patella expressed appreciation for receiving the proclamation.
Councilmember Miles thanked AJ Patella for all his time and work in Villa Park. • Villa Park Library
Villa Park Library staff announced upcoming March events that included Family Fun Day, Kindergarten Readiness Camp, and Book Chat Group. She reminded the community of the regular programming the library offers.
• Orange County Sheriff's Department
Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) Captain AJ Patella provided the monthly law enforcement report. He noted that most recent crime activities were related to crimes of opportunity and reminded residents not to leave cars unlocked or valuables in the open. • Orange County Fire Authority
Division Chief Kevin Fetterman provided the monthly summary of fire activity. He announced the OCFA open house taking place on Saturday, March 15th, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. He shared information with the public regarding planning a home escape plan in the event of a fire.
Mayor Jones encouraged community members to attend the OCFA Open House.
City Manager Steve Franks provided an update regarding Southern California Edison PSPS program and the Council's request for shrubbery located near the Smith Water Basin to be removed.
Mayor Jones inquired about Cal Fire's Fire Hazard Severity Map and its impact on homeowner insurance.
Division Chief Kevin Fetterman responded.
Council asked questions related to OCFA and Edison's walk-through of the Smith Basin.
City Manager Steve Franks and Division Chief Kevin Fetterman provided details of the walk through.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Mayor Jones opened public comments. The following individual spoke.
Tracy Walton requested a follow up of SoCal Edison PSPS.
Mayor Jones closed public comments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda.
City Manager Steve Franks presented a brief staff report.
Mayor Jones opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Frackelton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wu, to waive the reading in full of all ordinances, resolutions, and meeting minutes on the agenda, and direct the City Clerk to read by title only and was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
4. Consideration of the Addition of Section 5-7 to the Villa Park Municipal Code Pertaining to Operation of Bicycles and E-Bicycles - 2nd Reading.
City Manager Steve Franks presented a staff report. He noted that Mayor Jones and Councilmember Miles requested changes to the drafted ordinance due to public input.
He informed the council that the revised ordinance was provided, and it would now revert to the first reading.
Mayor Jones commented that the revised draft now included language pertaining to scooters and e-scooters riding on sidewalks and hitching rides on vehicles.
Mayor Jones opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
City Manager Steve Franks stated that the staffs new recommendation was to conduct the public hearing, introduce the ordinance for the first reading, and set March 25, 2025, as the second reading of the ordinance.
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A brief discussion ensued amongst the council and staff regarding the ordinance.
A motion was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wu, to introduce Ordinance No. 2025-633 for the first reading and set March 25, 2025, for the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-633 and was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
5. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2025-01 - 17151 Santiago Boulevard (Wayne's Liquor.
Assistant Planner Justin Urbanski presented a report for a CUP application at 17151 Santiago Boulevard. Mr. Urbanski confirmed that no opposition letters had been received.
Mayor Jones opened the public hearing and public comments. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember Miles requested that the Council reconsider the fees that were being charged to the applicant.
Discussion ensued between the Council and staff regarding the fees.
Mayor Jones expressed hesitance in changing the city fees for the applicant and favored keeping the fees the same.
A motion was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Councilmember Frackelton to find that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Control Act (CEQA), per Section 15303, Existing Facilities, Class 1; and approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2025-01, subject to the Conditions of Approval provided in Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. 2025- 3619 and was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
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Tentative Parcel Map No (TPM) 2024-127 - Location: 19401 Mesa Drive - A Request to subdivide a single parcel of land that is 94,225 square feet (2.163 acres) into three (3) parcels of land (Parcel 1:20,000 square feet (o.459 acres), Parcel 2:20,857 square feet (0.479 acres) Parcel 3: 52,368 square feet (1.23 acres), and to construct a new 12,441 square foot (0.286 acres) private cul- de-sac street, for the purpose of constructing future single-family dwellings on each parcel
City Manager Steve Franks requested that the council continue the public hearing to March 25, 2025.
Mayor Jones opened the public hearing and public comments.
Public Speakers
Lawrence Hack
There being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Councilmember McBride recused himself.
Councilmember Miles requested that the staff take a second look at Parcel 2 of the Tentative Parcel Map to ensure the accuracy of the numbers.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Wu, seconded by Councilmember Frackelton to set the continuance of the public hearing to March 25, 2025 and was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: McBride
Motion Passed.
CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS # 7-12)
Mayor Jones opened the public comment. There being no speakers, the public comments were closed
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Wu, seconded Councilmember Frackelton, to L approve the Consent Calendar (Items Nos. 7 through 12 except for 7, 8 and 12 these tems were pulled by City Manager Steve Franks) and was approved by the following vote:
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AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
9. Consideration of Investment Advisory Committee Appointment The City Council appointed Mr. Chad Zimmerman to the Investment Advisory Committee for a term expiring in January 2027.
10. Contract with Brea IT for Information Technology Services The City Council approved and authorized Mayor Jones to sign the Information Technology Support Services Agreement with Brea IT
11. Notice of Completion FY 2024-25 Slurry Seal Project The City Council:
1. Accepted the FY 2024-25 Slurry Seal Project from the Contractor, American Asphalt South, and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to file and record the Notice of Completion (Attachment B).
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT (ITEMS # 7, 8, & 12)
7. January's Cash and Investment Transparency.
City Manager Steve Franks provided information on the item. He informed the council that the Orange County Board of Supervisors took action to terminate the voluntary pool participants in which Villa Park had 1.9 million dollars. He assured the public and Council that all the money would be returned.
Mayor Jones opened the public comment. There being no speakers, the public comments were closed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Wu, seconded by Councilmember Frackelton to receive and file the report and was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Motion Passed.
Request approval of City Council Minutes of January 28, 2025 City Manager Steve Franks noted staff had made revisions regarding the spelling of names of individuals and added clarification about Councilmember McBride's recusal on Item 2.
Mayor Jones opened the public comment. There being no speakers, the public comments were closed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Frackelton, seconded by Councilmember McBride to approve the amended City Council Minutes of January 28, 2025 and was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
12. Notice of Completion for Sidewalk Repair at Villa Park Road, DG Repair at Valley Drive Between Hazel Circle and Loma, and Restoration of Existing Damaged Handrail at City Hall.
City Manager Steve Franks provided information on the item. He informed the Council that the wording "DG repair along Valley Drive between the driveway at 18920 Valley and Loma" was added to provide more clarification.
Mayor Jones opened the public comment. There being no speakers, the public comments were closed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Wu, seconded by Councilmember Frackelton and was approved by the following vote to:
1. Accept Sidewalk Repair at Villa Park Road, DG Repair at along Valley Drive between the driveway at 18920 Valley Drive and Loma Street, and Restoration of the Handrail at the City Hall from Cheloletty Engineering, Inc.;
2. Authorize the City Clerk to file and record the Notice of Completion Sidewalk Repair at Villa Park Road, DG Repair at along Valley Drive between the driveway at 18920 Valley Drive and Loma Street, and Restoration of the Handrail at the City Hall; and
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3. Authorize 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 Improvements.
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
13. Approval of Agreement with Gruber & Lopez, Inc. for Financial Audit Services
City Manager Steve Franks provided a staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report.
Councilmember Miles inquired if the firm had completed the city's previous audits.
City Manager Steve Franks confirmed the firm was utilized in the past.
Mayor Jones opened the public comment. There being no speakers, the public comments were closed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Wu, seconded by Councilmember McBride to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the proposed Agreement with Gruber & Lopez, Inc. for financial audit services, to cover FY ending June 30, 2025 through 2027, with an option of two additional fiscal years and was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
14. James Road / Charter Road Speed Humps
City Manager Steve Franks provided a staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report. City Manager Steve Franks informed the council that letters detailing the proposed project had been sent to residents on Fleet, Charter, and James. Three letters had been received from residents on Charter and no letters had been received from Residents on Fleet. He noted most of the residents on James had signed the petition asking for the speed humps.
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Councilmember Miles inquired if the school district knew the item was being discussed that evening.
City Manager Steve Franks confirmed that the school district was aware.
Councilmember Frackelton asked questions and made comments about the modification and placement of the speed humps. He inquired if the item had been noticed.
City Manager Steve Franks responded that letters with a map had been sent to the residents on James Road, Fleet Road, and Charter Road.
Councilmember McBride expressed disappointment with the traffic study being conducted after school hours and in the middle of the school day. He asked how long the trial would take place.
City Manager Steve Franks commented that it would be at least 30 days.
Council ensued a conversation regarding the placement of the humps on the streets.
Mayor Jones noted she had four comments of opposition from residents on Charter Road and twelve in favor from James Road.
Mayor Jones opened the public comment.
Anne Wiens, a 27-year Charter Road Resident, commented in opposition.
Pete Evanow, a 26-year Charter Road Resident, commented in opposition.
Ralph Gallegos, a Charter Road Resident, commented in opposition.
Dan Al Asadi, a Charter Road Resident, commented in opposition.
Steve Kramer, a James Road Resident, commented in favor of speed humps on James Road.
Lisa Moore, a Fleet Road Resident, provided comments about issues on Fleet Road.
Mayor Jones closed the public comment.
Discussion ensued amongst the council regarding the placement of the speed humps.
Councilmember Frackelton inquired if it would be possible to send an OCSD Deputy to Fleet Road during the school day.
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City Manager Steve Franks recommended residents call the non-emergency line for the OCSD Deputy.
Councilmember McBride motioned /recommended that the council accept the speed humps only for James.
Councilmember Frackelton recommended adding a speed hump on Fleet.
Councilmember Miles expressed concerns over the costs the project would incur. She recommended signage with verbiage stating the location is not a drop-off. She inquired if the school district notified parents about the location not being a school drop-off. She recommended two-speed humps on James with the addition of signs and school district involvement.
City Manager Steve Franks provided input about placing restrictions on access to public roads and informed the Council of the school district's active involvement.
Mayor Pro Tem Wu asked if it would be efficient to only have one-speed hump rather than two on James.
Mayor Jones expressed favor to amend the recommendation to only place humps on James and not Charter.
Mayor Jones called resident, Steve Kramer, back to the podium and asked if the residents on James had a preference for one or two-speed humps.
Mr. Kramer stated he was not sure if there was a preference but wanted some type of action done to deter the speed problem.
Mayor Pro Tem Wu inquired about the cost of two-speed humps.
City Manager Steve Franks responded that the cost would be approximately $8,000.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Wu, seconded by Councilmember McBride to amend the motion to only include two speed humps on James and was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed
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15. APp & 1gf Draft Letter and Resolution Opposing AQMD Proposed Rules City Manager Steve Franks provided a staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report. He noted that 16 letters opposing the city's opposition against AQMD Proposed Rules 1111 & 1121 had been received.
Mayor Jones opened the public comment. There being no speakers, the public comments were closed.
Mayor Jones and Councilmember Miles expressed their favor of opposing AQMD Proposed Rules 1111 & 1121.
A motion was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wu to approve both a Letter and Resolution Opposing Proposed AQMD Rules 1111 & 1121 as originally drafted and was approved by the following vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed
CITY MANAGER REPORT
16. Information from City Manager and/or City Staff.
City Manager Steve Franks informed Council that over the next year, they would begin receiving letters regarding the County's Animal Shelter and Animal Care services as the agreement would be expiring in 2026. He noted staff would be addressing the contract within the next year.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER MATTERS
17. Individual Councilmember Information Items.
• Councilmember meeting attendance reports:
• Law Enforcement Advisory
No meeting held.
• Villa Park Community Services Foundation
• Councilmember Frackelton stated there was nothing new to report.
He highlighted the Lunar New Year event.
Orange Unified Schools District City Schools Committee
• Mayor Jones reported that the crossing guard issue was discussed and that the School District reported that Orange may not be able February 25, 2025 Villa Park City Council Meeting Minutes
to secure funding for crossing guards for the 25/26 school year.
The Mayor read the proposed e-bike ordinance and received input from the District. She noted the sports facilities improvement projects at Villa Park High School. Additionally, she reported that libraries in the City of Orange would have reduced hours. She reported school consolidation was discussed and that the graduation banners in Orange are being discontinued.
• Bridges at Kraemer Place Advisory Committee
• No meeting held. Councilmember Miles informed the Council that the by-laws were approved and an alternate could now be assigned to the committee.
• Orange County Fire Authority
• No meeting held.
• Orange County Library Advisory Board
• No meeting held.
• Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District
• Councilmember Miles reported an update on the Tick Flagging Locations for 2025.
• Orange County Older Adults Advisory Committee
• Councilmember Miles reported that the committees presented their annual report at Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting. She reported that the committee's goal for the year was to inform the available to about one strategy cording a brad the resources available to them
• Orange County Sanitation District
• Mayor Pro Tem Wu had nothing to report.
Councilmember McBride shared that he attended the Southern California Association of Governments as a traffic conformity working group. He reported that he would be meeting with Assemblyman Chen on Friday.
Councilmember Frackelton attended the League of California Cities session for newly elected on January 29 - January 31st. He met with Sherriff Don Barnes along with other elected officials on February 6th. On February 7th he met with Assemblyman Chen. He also went to the Lunar New Year event on February 8th. He met with the USA 250th committee on February 12th and attended the CASLAR Sober Living Home Zoom call on February 13th.
Mayor Pro Tem Wu thanked those who participated in the Lunar New Year Celebration.
He attended the Villa Park Little League Grand Opening. He also met with Assemblyman Chen.
Councilmember Miles attended the CASLAR Sober Living Zoom call on February 13th.
She also attended Villa Park High School's French Wedding event on February 21st and Villa Park Little League Opening Day on February 22nd.
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Mayor Jones attended the CASLAR Sober Living Zoom call on February 13th. She attended the Little League Opening Day. She went to the Mayor's Breakfast hosted by Congresswoman Kim. Additionally, she met with state Senator Steven Choi. Mayor Jones attended the Villa Park High School French Wedding event as well as the USA 250th committee on February 12th.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. to the next regular Council meeting to be held in person on Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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ATTEST:
Steve Franks, City Clerk
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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.
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