ACTION MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF VILLA PARK, CALIFORNIA
June 24, 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:
Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (One Case)
City Attorney Litfin reported out that Council voted 5-0 to authorize the initiation of litigation.
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 Councilmember McBride.
PRESENTATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL MEETING REPORTS • Presentation - Distinguished Citizen
Mayor Jones recognized Mayor Pro Tem Wu for his contributions to the Villa Park Community, highlighting his contributions to multicultural events in the City. The City June 24, 2025 Villa Park City Council Meeting Minutes
Council presented Mayor Pro Tem Wu with a certificate of recognition. Pat Buttress, a representative for Supervisor Don Wagner's Office, presented a certificate of recognition to Mayor Pro Tem Wu.
• Orange County Sheriff's Department
Orange County Sheriffs Department (OCSD) Administrative Sergeant Ernest Ragadio had nothing to report for the monthly law enforcement report. Councilmember Miles asked about the status of the enforcement of the City's new e-bike ordinance. Sergeant Ragadio informed Councilmember Miles that they were in the process of working on an e-bike safety campaign for the summer.
Sergeant Ragadio commented on the procedures and protocols the OCSD would be practicing for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday.
• Orange County Fire Authority
Chief Fetterman provided the monthly summary of fire activity. He reported on a structure fire that took place in Villa Park. He shared that their engine crews participated in the Every 15 Minutes event at Villa Park High School. They also participated in community engagement events at Linda Vista Elementary and Villa Park Elementary. He also shared that the month of June was Firework Safety Month and provided safety tips.
Councilmember Frackelton thanked OCFA for their response to the structure fire on Providence. Mayor Pro Tem thanked OCFA for their assistance with the Every Fifteen Minutes event at Villa Park High School.
Mayor Jones congratulated Chief Fetterman on the recognition he recently received at the Best and Bravest Awards.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Jones opened public comments. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Jones closed the public comments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. 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 Mayor Pro Tem Wu, seconded by Councilmember Frackelton, to waive the reading in full of all ordinances, resolutions, and meeting minutes on the June 24, 2025 Villa Park City Council Meeting Minutes
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.
Public Hearing on Vacancies Pursuant to Government Code Section 3502.3.
City Manager Steve Franks presented a brief staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report.
Mayor Jones opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wu to conduct the Public Hearing and Receive and File the Vacancy Report as required annually prior to budget adoption by Government Code Section 3502.3. and was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
Consideration of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating Budget and Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program; Appropriating Revenue and Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and Amending the Salaries and Benefits Resolution.
City Manager Steve Franks provided a staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report.
Mayor Jones opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed
A motion was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wu and was approved by the following roll call vote to:
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1. Adopt Resolution 2025-3627, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Villa Park adopting the Budget, appropriating revenue, and establishing the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and,
2. Adopt Resolution 2025-3628, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Villa Park establishing salary and benefit rates for all classes of employment and superseding Resolution No. 2024-3597.
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
5. Ordinances 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 Manager Steve Franks provided a staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report. He noted there had been no changes since the item had first been presented, and that the City did receive a letter from the Kennedy Commission expressing concerns. He commented that the letter had been distributed to the Council, and a copy was available to the public.
Councilmember Miles inquired if, when the housing element becomes certified, the seventh rendition becomes extended out, or if the next deadline would still be 2029. City Manager Steve Franks confirmed that the next cycle would be in 2029.
Mayor Jones opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
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 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).
4. Adopt 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 June 24, 2025 Villa Park City Council Meeting Minutes
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.
5. Authorize the City Council to transmit the readopted Housing Element, adopted Resolution No. 2025-3625, Resolution No. 2025-3626, Ordinance No. 2025-635, Ordinance No. 2025-636, attachments, exhibits and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) related documents to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review and process certification.
CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS # 6-12)
A motion was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded Councilmember Frackelton, to approve the Consent Calendar (Items Nos. 6-12) and was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
6. May's Cash and Investment Transparency.
The City Council received and filed this report.
7. Request approval of City Council Minutes of May 5, 2025.
The City Council approved the City Council Minutes of May 5, 2025.
8. Request approval of City Council Minutes of May 27, 2025.
The City Council approved the City Council Minutes of May 27, 2025.
9. Measure M2 Annual Funding Eligibility Fiscal Year 2025-26.
The City Council:
1. Approved and adopted the Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program,
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-3622 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Villa Park adopting the Seven-Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal June 24, 2025 Villa Park City Council Meeting Minutes
Years 2025-26 through 2031-32 in Conformance with Measure M2 Requirements, and
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-3623 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Villa Park concerning the status and update of the Circulation Element and Mitigation Fee Program for the Measure M (M2) Program, and
4. Authorized Staff to submit Measure M2 funding eligibility requirements on behalf of the City of Villa Park in order to continue to receive Measure M2 funds.
5. Authorized Staff to submit Congestion Management Program eligibility requirements on behalf of the City of Villa Park in order to continue to receive Proposition 111 funds.
10. First Amendment with MAH Engineering, Inc.
That the City Council approved and authorized the Mayor to sign the amendment to the agreement with MAH Engineering, Inc.
11. Service Extension Agreement with Western AV.
That the City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a one-year service agreement extension between the City of Villa Park and Western AV.
12. Disposal of Fixed Assets.
The City Council:
1. Ratified the City Manager's authorization to dispose of the list of fixed assets.
2. Directed the Finance Director to update the Fixed Asset list for the City.
NEW BUSINESS
13. Award of Contract for Annual Traffic Signal Maintenance Services for FY 2025-26 and 2026-27.
City Manager Steve Franks provided a staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report.
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 Frackelton, seconded by Councilmember McBride to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Yunex LLC in the amount of $10,000 per year for a total of $20,000 for the annual traffic signal maintenance for a period of two years and was approved by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
Award of Construction Contract - Sewer Line Cleaning & Emergency Services.
City Manager Steve Franks provided a staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report. He noted that only one bid was received in the RFP process.
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.
Councilmember Miles inquired if the company had provided work in the past. City Manager Steve Franks confirmed the company had been used before. Councilmember Frackelton asked if there was a significant increase in costs. City Manager Steve Franks responded that there was not a significant increase.
A motion was made by Councilmember Frackelton, seconded by Councilmember Miles to authorize the Mayor to execute a construction contract with Empire Pipe Cleaning & Equipment Inc., in the amount of $288,300 for three-year term, for the "Sewer Line Cleaning & Emergency Services", , and authorize the City Manager to direct Empire Pipe Cleaning & Equipment Inc., to perform emergency response services as needed per the hourly rate and in accordance with the Fee Scheule. 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
15. Information from City Manager and/or City Staff.
City Manager Steve Franks reported on AQMD Air Quality District rules 1111 & 1121 L regarding emissions from natural gas-fired fans and water heaters, stating that on June 6th, there was a vote by the AQMD Board to not approve the changes, resulting in no change.
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MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER MATTERS
14. Individual Councilmember Information Items.
• Councilmember meeting attendance reports:
• Law Enforcement Advisory
• No meeting held.
Villa Park Community Services Foundation
• Councilmember Frackelton stated that the most recent event was Concert in the Park and that the next events would be the 4 of July Stars on Parade, and the Villa Park Picnic on August 30th, featuring the band Monkee Mania.
• Orange Unified Schools District City Schools Committee • No meeting held.
• Bridges at Kraemer Place Advisory Committee
• No meeting held
• Orange County Fire Authority
Councilmember Frackelton reported that they will meet next Thursday. He attended the graduation ceremony for the Orange County Fire Authority academy graduates.
• Orange County Library Advisory Board
• No meeting held
• Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District
• Councilmember Miles reported that they met on June 19th. She reported that they had their summer staff and that they were inspecting properties. She updated the community that there was 1 new travel Dengue case in Orange County and that the state had a total of 43 travel Dengue cases. She reported there were 8 new Typhus cases, bringing the total to 13 cases. She reported there were no West Nile Virus Cases.
• Orange County Older Adults Advisory Committee
• Councilmember Miles reported that they met on Friday, June 13th.
She reported on the latest Grand Jury report that provided information about how older adults are treated.
Orange County Sanitation District
• Mayor Pro Tem Wu reported that Vice-Chair and Chair were selected. He shared that the Taft Sewage improvement project was still in progress and that the construction will continue till the end of July.
Councilmember Miles thanked Supervisor Wagner for his contribution to the Every 15 Minutes event. She congratulated the 2025 senior graduating class. She reminded the community to look out for their animals during the Fourth of July Holiday.
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Mayor Pro Tem Wu thanked all the participants and sponsors for the Every 15 Minutes event. He congratulated Villa Park's Women's League for being awarded Non-Profit of Distinction by State Senator Choi. He attended the Villa Park Community Service Foundation Public Health Fair, and the Savanna Banana Meet and Greet at Dunkin Donuts.
Councilmember Frackelton had nothing to report.
Councilmember McBride represented Villa Park at the Orange County Transportation Authority Round Table. He provided an update on Measure M2 funds construction projects. He attended the Orange County Sanitation District committee meeting, the Friends of the Villa Park Library Committee meeting, the Rotary demotion, and the Villa Park Health Fair.
Mayor Jones welcomed new Villa Park employee Blanca Hernandez. The Mayor attended the last OUSD School Board meeting the previous week. She also informed the community that the Orange Police Department will begin providing a crossing guard at the intersection of Santiago Blvd. and Serrano Ave. by Serrano Elementary School. She also participated as a judge in the OUSD Exposition of the Arts. She congratulated the Villa Park Women's League and Orange Unified Public Schools Foundation for being named non-profits of distinction by Senator Choi. She attended the Concert in the Parks and noted that the band was great and congratulated the graduating seniors.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. to the next regular Council meeting to be held in person on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Nico Cones
Nicol Jones, Mayor
City of Villa Park
ATTESTIM
Steve Franks, City Clerk
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.