ACTION MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF VILLA PARK, CALIFORNIA
May 27, 2025
Regular Meeting
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 Mayor Pro Tem Wu.
PRESENTATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL MEETING REPORTS • 2025 Firework Stand Application Lottery
Mayor Jones conducted the lottery and the Villa Park High School Grid Iron Booster Club was selected.
• Presentation of Kuli Scholarship at VPHS
Mayor Jones introduced Jill Kuli, who recognized Francis Samson, a Villa Park High School student, as the recipient of the Kuli Scholarship. Villa Park High School Student Francis Samson spoke and shared his goal to enroll at Duke University's Chinese Campus majoring in political science.
• Presentation - Distinguished Citizen
Mayor Jones recognized Villa Park Citizen Sharon Houlihan for her contributions to the Villa Park community and Villa Park Elementary. The City Council presented Mrs.
Houlihan with a certificate of recognition. Pat Buttress, a representative for Supervisor Don Wagner's Office, presented a certificate of recognition to Mrs. Houlihan.
Mrs. Houlihan spoke and thanked everyone in attendance, including Villa Park Elementary staff. She expressed gratitude to the council. • Orange County Sheriff's Department
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Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) Captain Miguel Sotelo provided the monthly law enforcement report.
Captain Sotelo asked that residents visit ocsheriffs.gov to find ways to protect themselves from residential burglaries, crimes against persons as well as information on vehicle safety, cyber security, ID theft, home security, and scams. He also encouraged residents to say something if they see something.
Councilmember Miles inquired about the newly implemented e-bike ordinance and asked if deputies were aware that it was now in effect. She voiced concerns regarding students using e-bikes dangerously in the Town Center. Captain Sotelo stated that the deputies were aware of the ordinance but that enforcement has not been proactive due to concerns of juveniles taking off and escalation. Additionally, he noted the department would work to create a plan to prevent and enforce.
Councilmember Frackelton inquired about the increased calls for service. Captain Sotelo provided information. City Manager Steve Franks informed the council he had requested the sheriff to do extra patrolling and enforcement which could have contributed to the increased calls for service.
Mayor Jones inquired about crimes taking place between 11:00 am to 3:00 p.m. and asked Captain Sotelo to comment. Captain Sotelo provided information on the matter. • Villa Park Library
Villa Park Library Representative provided updates on the Library's Summer programs.
She encouraged Summer reading and noted there was an option to track reading progress online to have the opportunity to be entered in prize drawings. • Orange County Fire Authority
Chief Fetterman provided the monthly summary of fire activity. He provided the age demographics in the report as requested by Councilmember Miles. He reported that the safety message for the month was water safety and provided tips on barriers to prevent children from reaching the water alone or unsupervised.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Jones opened public comments. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Jones closed the public comments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda.
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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 Naive 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 roll call vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
2. Resolutions and Ordinance related to General Plan Amendment Nos. 2025- 01 and 2025-02, Zone Change No. 2025-01, Text Amendment No. 2025-01, and Text Amendment No. 2025-02 to amend the adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element and the Housing Element Implementation Project to Implement the 2021-2029 Housing Element of the General Plan.
City Planner Ray Pascua introduced the item. He noted the components included General Plan amendments, text amendments, and a zone change. He noted the proposed recommended actions were required in order for the Housing Element to be certified by HCD. He introduced Kimley Horn Consultants, Bryan De La Torre, and Shaun Lee, who presented a PowerPoint presentation on the staff report, and Rita Garcia and Heather Bolan, who addressed questions related to CEQA.
Mayor Jones inquired if the larger green area on the proposed land use map was usable space. Consultant Byan De La Torre responded that it was not for open space purposes but was the Smith Basin. City Manager Steve Franks provided further clarification on which areas were considered open space.
The Council thanked the consultants and staff for their work and emphasized the detail that went into the project. They noted that it was available to the public.
Mayor Jones opened the public hearing.
Bonnie Robinson, an Orange Resident, voiced concerns about the ISMD for the 2021- 2029 housing element implementation project.
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Leslie Manderscheid, an Orange Resident, voiced concerns about the impact it would have on the neighborhood near the Smith Basin.
There being no further speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Mayor Jones noted that the new Housing Element had to be adopted and implemented to comply with State laws.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Wu, seconded by Councilmember McBride and was approved by the following roll call vote to:
1. Receive staff report.
2. Conduct public hearing and receive public testimony.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-3625 to adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element of the City of Villa Park General Plan (General Plan Amendment No. 2025- 02).
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-3626 to adopt General Plan Amendment No. 2025-02 to establish a new "Commercial Mixed Use" Land Use Designation in the Land Use Element of the General Plan, amend the Land Use Designations of APN 372-232-10 and APN 372-232-17 from "Commercial" to "Commercial Mixed Use," amend the Land Use Designation of APN 378- 441-04 from "Open Space" to "Commercial Mixed Use," amend the Land Use Map to reflect the Land Use Designation amendments of APN 372- 232-10, APN 372-232-17, and APN 378-441-04, and adopt the Final IS/MND.
5. Introduce Ordinance No. 2025-635 to amend the City of Villa Park Municipal Code to amend Articles 23-5, 23-6, 23-7, 23-26, and 23-27 to update various sections that are out of compliance with the California Government Code, with a Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
6. Introduce Ordinance No. 2025-636 to amend the City of Villa Park Municipal Code to amend the Zoning Classification of "Commercial Professional" to "Commercial Mixed Use," amend the Municipal Code to allow residential uses within the "Commercial Mixed Use" zone, establish development standards to regulate residential uses within the "Commercial Mixed Use" zone, rezone APN 378-441-04 from "Orange County Flood Control District" to "Commercial Mixed Use," amend the Zoning Map to reflect the change from "Commercial Professional" Zone to "Commercial Mixed Use," establish a by-right requirement when a development proposes 20 percent or more of the units as affordable to low-income households in the "Commercial Mixed Use Zone," and adopt the Final IS/MND.
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-634, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Villa Park Amending Section 19-4.1 of Chapter XIX of the Villa Park Municipal Code Designating Speed Limits.
City Manager Steve Franks provided a staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report. He noted that this was a requirement by California state law and that this was the second reading of the ordinance. He stated the City received no comments or requested changes from the previous version.
Mayor Jones opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Frackelton, seconded by Councilmember Miles and was approved by the following roll call vote to:
1. Approve the establishment of speed limits on City Streets; and
2. Approve a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-634 entitled "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VILLA PARK, AMENDING SECTION 19-4.1 OF CHAPTER XIX OF THE VILLA PARK MUNICIPAL CODE DESIGNATING SPEED LIMITS".
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS # 4-10)
A motion was made by Councilmember Frackelton, seconded Mayor Pro Tem Wu, to approve the Consent Calendar Items Nos. 4-10, except for Item No. 8 (which was pulled by City Manager Steve Franks) with the balance approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Motion Passed.
4. April's Cash and Investment Transparency.
The City Council received and filed this report.
5. Request approval of City Council Minutes of April 7, 2025.
The City Council approved the City Council Minutes of April 7, 2025.
6. Request approval of City Council Minutes of April 22, 2025.
The City Council approved the City Council Minutes of April 22, 2025.
7. Agreement with CivicPlus Municode.
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to sign agreement with CivicPlus Municode.
9. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates for Preparation and Support of Self-Audit, and an Update to the Existing "Sewer System Management Plan", as Required by State Water Resources Control Board General Order Number 2022-0103-DWQ.
The City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates, and authorized the Mayor to sign the agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates for the Sewer System Management Plan's self-audit and update.
10. Construction Contract to B&J Tree Service for Removal of Tree on Villa Park Road at Morrow Circle.
The City Council ratified the tree removal contract in the amount of $1,500 to B&J Tree Services.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT (ITEM # 8)
8. Approval Letter Opposing AQMD Proposed Rules 1111 & 1121.
City Manager Steve Franks provided an update on the AMQD new set of guidelines and shared that they were not sufficient and place a significant financial burden on residents and recommended the City maintain an opposition to the position.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Frackelton, seconded by Councilmember Miles to approve the Letter Opposing Proposed AQMD Rules 1111 & 1121 as drafted and was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
11. Approval of New 5-Year Contract for Law Enforcement Services with Orange County Sheriff-Coroner.
City Manager Steve Franks provided a statt report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report. He noted that the contract is a 6.75% increase over the City's previous contract maintaining the same level of service.
Mayor Jones asked that the City Manager share how the City worked with the Sheriff's Department. City Manager Steve Franks commented that the Sheriffs Department communicated that it was due to transportation costs and provided the odometer readings and costs per mile.
Mayor Jones asked if public comment was received. City Manager Steve Franks responded that no public comment was received. There being no speakers, the public comments were closed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Councilmember Frackelton to approve the new 5-year agreement with the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner covering July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030, incorporating service levels for FY 2025-26, and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement and was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
Adopting Year 2025-26 Street Project List for SB-1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA).
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City Manager Steve Franks provided a staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report. City Attorney Todd Litfin inquired if any of the councilmembers lived on the streets due to conflict of interest. Councilmember Miles and Mayor Jones recused themselves at the advice of Counsel from the item, as they live within 500 feet of the streets on the project list.
A motion was made by Councilmember Frackelton, seconded by Councilmember McBride to approve the streets project list as ongoing projects to submit to California Transportation Commission, by adopting the attached Resolution and was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Frackelton, McBride, and Wu
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Jones and Councilmember Miles
Motion Passed.
City Manager Report
13. Information from City Manager and/or City Staff.
City Manager Steve Franks reported that he was available for questions from the Council.
Councilmember McBride expressed safety concerns about a section of the Walk Trail at Valley and that he would like the City to continue to work on the project. City Manager Steve Franks shared that the City was working with Edison for estimates and that the cost of the project would be high.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER MATTERS
14. Individual Councilmember Information Items.
• Councilmember meeting attendance reports:
• Law Enforcement Advisory
• Mayor Jones had nothing to report.
• Villa Park Community Services Foundation
• Councilmember Frackelton stated that on April 27th the foundation had their Volunteer of the Year event where Marianne Koepnick received the Volunteer of the Year award.
• Orange Unified Schools District City Schools Committee No meeting held.
• Bridges at Kraemer Place Advisory Committee
• Councilmember Miles reported that the committee met on April 23° and that the committee received a report from the Office of Care Coordination which highlighted gaps in case management
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specifically in regards to adults or teenagers leaving the prison system.
• Orange County Fire Authority
• Councilmember Frackelton reported that they met on May 22nd and that they passed the budget for the 25/2026 FY. He shared that he was also elected Vice-Chair of the Operations Committee. • Mayor Pro Tem shared that the library wanted to promote their online library and encouraged residents to utilize their digital resources. He shared that starting July 1st the City of Irvine wil begin operating all their libraries and it will have no negative fiscal • Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District
• Councilmember Miles reported that they met on April 29th for the budget session and on May 7th the joint committee with the property management and the budget and finance. She provided updates on the construction of a new building. She also provided information regarding West Nile Virus activity, Dengue cases, and flea-born typhus cases.
• Orange County Older Adults Advisory Committee
Councilmember Miles reported that Senator Nguyen presented a proclamation to the Orange County Adults Advisory Commission for May which is Older Americans Month. She also provided updates on the program that provided iPads to seniors and informed the community the contract would be ending and would no longer have data. She also informed the community that the Getup and Go service would no longer be free to seniors.
Orange County Sanitation District
• / Councilmember McBride reported that the district was finished with the strategic plan and it was going to be implemented soon. He also provided an update on the Taft sewer enlargement project.
Councilmember McBride attended the SCAG regional conference in Palm Springs. On May 22nd, he served meals at the Ronald McDonald House. He attended the Friends of the Library mystery authors event on May 24 and Bob Bell's memorial.
Councilmember Frackelton attended the Volunteer of the Year event on April 27th, the Orange Unified School District Board meeting to advocate for the Villa Park High School's pool on May 7' , the California Metal Coalition on May 8th, the Villa Park High School Car Show on May 10th, the Orange County Fire Operations Committee Meeting on May 13th the Villa Park High School Baseball CIF game on May 15', the Group Home Taskforce meeting on May 19th, and the Bob Bell Memorial Service on May 26th Councilmember Miles participated in a press conference with a bipartisan group of State lawmakers, City officials, and patient advocates with the League of California Cities for May 27, 2025 Villa Park City Council Meeting Minutes
sober living and treatment facilities on May 16th. She attended Senator Choi's new district office grand opening on May 16th and the OUSD Special Ed Olympics on May 23rd. She reminded the community that on May 29th Taft to Santiago would be closed due to a Special Education event for the High School. She commended Villa Park High School's baseball team for their accomplishments this season.
Mayor Pro Tem Wu attended the Cal City recovery housing press conference on May 16"h, Senator Choi's new district office grand opening on May 16", and Bob Bell's memorial service. He announced that there would be a Health and Wellness Fair and a Savanna Banana meet and greet at Dunkin Donuts this upcoming Saturday.
Mayor Jones attended the HomeAid Breakfast in Newport Beach. She met with Mayor Pro Tem Wu to plan Emergency Preparedness Town Hall events. She also shared that she and Councilmember Frackelton are in the process of planning the country's 250th birthday. She also attended the Community Service Foundation Volunteer of the Year event, the two-day Southern California Association of Government conference, the second budget workshop meeting on May 5th, the City Selection Committee, and Bob Bell's memorial services.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. to the next regular Council meeting to be held in person on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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