ACTION MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF VILLA PARK, CALIFORNIA
August 26, 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, Mayor Pro Tem Wu and Jones.
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Miles.
PRESENTATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL MEETING REPORTS • Southern California Edison Update
Cynthia Quimby, representative from Southern California Edison, provided a presentation detailing the PSPS program.
• Villa Park Library
Villa Park Librarian Kristina Jones provided updates. She announced that the Library would be having three back-to-school programs on Wednesday, September 10th, Saturday, September 20th, and September 25th. She announced the Library would be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and that there would be programs in September and October. On Wednesday, September 17th at 3:00 p.m., there will be a papel picado crafts and a fun round of Lotería. She reported that the Library had a new online video streaming service called Canopy Plus.
• Neighborhood Watch-National Night Out Update
Mary Silzel provided a report detailing the success of the 2025 National Night Out. Mrs.
Silzel thanked the Orange County Sheriffs Department, the Orange County Fire Authority, Mike Knowles, City Manager Steve Franks, community organizations, and Town Center merchants for their contributions to the event. She presented a thank-you poster from the Villa Park youth to the Orange County Sheriff's Department for their dedication to the City.
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• Orange County Sheriff's Department
Orange County Sheriffs Department (OCSD) Captain Sotelo provided the monthly law enforcement report. He provided details and the procedures related to e-bike citations.
Orange County Fire Authority
Chief Fetterman provided the monthly summary of fire activity. He thanked California Edison for its partnership. He also shared that the month of September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. He encouraged all residents to develop a family disaster plan. He recommended that residents visit AlertOC.gov, which is the Orange County Emergency Notification System, to register and receive information during emergencies.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Jones opened public comments.
Sergio Stone provided public comment recommending an ordinance that regulates the use of gas-powered tools and machines for gardening.
Seeing no further speakers, Mayor Jones closed the public comments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 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 Mayor Pro Tem Wu, seconded by Councilmember Frackelton, 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 roll call vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
2. Adoption of the 2025 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps.
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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 Mayor Pro Tem Wu, seconded by Councilmember Frackelton 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. 2025-637 to adopt the 2025 California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps for the City of Villa Park as released on March 24, 2025.
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
3. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Villa Park, Authorizing Fee Increase in the Orange County Sheriff's Department False Alarm Fee Program.
City Manager Steve Franks presented a brief staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report. He noted that this fee was generated by the County of Orange and that the Sheriffs Department enforced it. He added that the fee will increase from $141 to $209.
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 adopt Resolution 2025-3629 authorizing the Orange County Sheriffs Department False Alarm Fee Program increase to $209.00 in the City of Villa Park and was 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS # 4-6)
A motion was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wu, to approve the Consent Calendar (Items Nos. 4-6) and was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
July's Cash and Investment Transparency
The City Council received and filed this report.
Request approval of City Council Minutes of July 22, 2025 The City Council approved the City Council Minutes of July 22, 2025.
First Amendment to Contract with OCY Management, LLC.
endent wii CoMe age auto Led the Mayor to sign the proposed first
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Peng Tan Encroachment Agreement Approval.
City Manager Steve Franks provided a staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report.
Councilmember McBride thanked the property owners for their consideration for the community. Mayor Jones also thanked the property owners for the trail expansion and presented Mr. Peng Tan and Mrs. Jiao with a City of Villa Park pin.
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 Mayor Pro Tem Wu to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Encroachment Agreement with August 26, 2025 Villa Park City Council Meeting Minutes
Ar. Peng Tan and Mrs. Jiao, the property owners of 18352 E. Cerro Villa Drive and wa pproved by the following roll call vote
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
8. Approval of MOU for Sewer Line Cleaning & Emergency Services.
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 Mayor Pro Tem to authorize the Mayor to approve the MOU between East Orange County Water District (EOCWD) and City of Villa Park to perform sewer line services, as needed, per the hourly rates shown in the Fee Schedule and was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
15. Information from City Manager and/or City Staff.
City Manager Steve Franks reported that the City received notice from the California Department of Housing Community Development, and that with a minor change of clarification, HCD would certify the housing element.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER MATTERS
14. Individual Councilmember Information Items.
• Councilmember meeting attendance reports:
• Law Enforcement Advisory
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• Mayor Jones reported that the Law Enforcement Advisory Committee met on August 12". They discussed the use of illegal fireworks during the 4th of July and discussed new enforcement ideas, proposed license plate reader contract update, and school • Villa Park Community Services Foundation
• Councilmember Frackelton reported that they met on July 23rd. He announced that the annual Villa Park picnic would be on August • Orange Unified Schools District City Schools Committee • Mayor Jones reported there was no meeting held.
• Bridges at Kraemer Place Advisory Committee
• Councilmember Miles reported that they met on July 23rd. She reported that the discussion regarding a presentation from the Orange County Behavioral Health Services regarding Prop 1 and its effects on homelessness was postponed to the next meeting. • Orange County Fire Authority
• Councilmember Frackelton reported that they met on August 21st, and the only agenda item was a closed session item related to ambulance services. He shared that he was supporting a remodel of Fire Station 23. He also reported he would be meeting with Chief McGovern about the workers' comp concern.
• Orange County Library Advisory Board
No meeting held
• Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District
• Councilmember Miles reported that they met on August 21st. She shared that Dengue Fever is prevalent and growing. She noted that there were six cases of Dengue Fever in Orange County and two travel-acquired Chikungunya cases. Additionally, she reported that the sterile insect technique project has been pushed back a year due to complications. She announced August 31st was the last day for the awareness campaign.
Orange County Older Adults Advisory Committee
• Councilmember Miles reported that the CEO, Michelle Aguirre, and the Director of Orange County Community Resources, Dylan Wright, attended the general meeting to discuss comments made regarding the grand jury report and to discuss the master plan of aging. She reported that the executive committee was asked to lead a workshop on the Master Plan for aging in Orange County to help identify the three initiatives that are important to older adults.
Orange County Sanitation District
• Councilmember McBride reported that they met on July 23rd and that the Orange County Sanitation District won the CASA Award of Excellence. He reminded residents not to put grease down their August 26, 2025 Villa Park City Council Meeting Minutes
drains, to chill it, and then throw it in the trash due to sewer cleaning issues.
Councilmember Miles shared that she disagreed with not allowing the City Council to ask questions and Ms. Quimby to answer during the Southern California Edison update. She shared that she attended National Night Out and that the event was fantastic. She also attended the blood drive and the economic task force that was put on by the ACCOC, which is preparing for the 2028 Olympics. She attended the redistricting seminar and shared that the redistricting bill would cause Orange County to lose some of its districts.
Mayor Pro Tem attended National Night Out and expressed that attendance was higher compared to past National Night Out events.
Councilmember Frackelton attended the Villa Park Community Service Foundation Board meeting on July 23rd, the OC Forum at Angel Stadium on July 24th, the LEAC meeting on August 12th, the CASLAR Sober Living Task Force Group on August 14th, the Serrano Water District meeting on August 18th, the OCFA board meeting on August 21st, and several picnic meetings. He expressed gratitude to the staff for the new pictures in City Hall and for their efforts on the Housing Element.
Councilmember McBride attended the OC Fair elected officials night on July 30th, National Night Out on August 5'h, the board meeting for the friends of the Villa Park Library, the blood drive on August 14th, and the Serrano Water District Board meeting on August 18th Mayor Jones shared that she spoke at the Villa Park Rotary meeting, where she gave an update on the state of the City. She attended National Night Out, the Serrano Water District meeting on August 18th, the Mayor's Breakfast with Congresswoman Young Kim, and the ACCOC redistricting seminar. She encouraged residents to educate themselves on the redistricting initiative due to the impact it could have on District 40. She announced that the Emergency Preparedness Seminars will take place on Wednesday, September 17th and Wednesday, October 15th.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. to the next regular Council meeting to be held in person on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
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City of Vitta Park
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ATTEST:
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.