ACTION MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF VILLA PARK, CALIFORNIA
October 28, 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 • Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Award Lora Young from the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District recognized the City of Villa Park as the most supportive City in the small City category for the second year in a row. The council accepted the recognition plaque. • Orange County Sheriffs Department
Orange County Sheriffs Department (OCSD) Captain Sotelo provided the monthly law enforcement report. Councilmember Miles inquired if the victims in the fraud case detailed in the monthly report were in the older adult category, 65 and older. Captain Sotelo responded that he did not believe they were in the older adult category. Mayor Jones thanked Captain Sotelo for the OCSD's quicker response times. • Orange County Fire Authority
City Manager Steve Franks provided the monthly summary of fire activity. He notes that the safety message of the month is wildfire awareness and home assessment, and that the City would post information on its website.
• Eagle Scout Project Announcement
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Mayor Jones acknowledged and thanked Eagle Scout Kayla Chan for making the council chamber's new podium for her Eagle Scout Project.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Jones opened public comments. Seeing no 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 Miles, seconded by Councilmember Frackelton, to waive the reading in full of all ordinances, resolutions, and meeting minutes on the genda, 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. Ordinance No. 2025-638 - Amending Sec. 23-7.12. Property Development Standards: Commercial Mixed Use (C-MU) Zone of Chapter XXIII - Zoning of the Villa Park Municipal Code Related to Development Standards.
City Manager Steve Franks presented a brief staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report. He noted that the changes made are recommended and required by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). He added that the City had received no comments since the first reading and that tonight's approval of the item would make the City statutorily compliant.
Mayor Jones opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Councilmember McBride and was approved by the following roll call vote to:
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1. Find the code amendments to Sec. 23-7.12 of Chapter XXIII - ZONING are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Title 14 California Code of Regulations, Section 15061 (b)(3).
2. Conduct public hearing.
3. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-638 and authorize the City Council to transmit the amended Zoning Ordinance, attachments, exhibits and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) related documents to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for review and process certification.
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS # 3-6)
A motion was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded Councilmember Frackelton, to approve the Consent Calendar (Items Nos. 3-6) and was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
September Cash and Investment Transparency
The City Council received and filed this report
4. Request approval of City Council Minutes of September 23, 2025 The City Council approved the City Council Minutes of September 23, 2025.
Notice of Completion for Installation of DG Sidewalk on Valley Drive, In Front of 18352 Valley Drive.
The City Council:
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1. Accepted the DG installation on Valley Drive, in front of 18352 Valley Drive, on the newly constructed sidewalk, from Cheloletty Engineering, Inc.; and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to file and record the Notice of Completion for the DG installation on Valley Drive, in front of 18352 Valley Drive, on the newly constructed sidewalk from Cheloletty Engineering, Inc.; and
3. Authorized the City Clerk to release the payment of retainer 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 project.
6. Notice of Completion - Channel Erosion Repairs at Canyon Circle.
The City Council:
1. Accepted the channel erosion repairs project from the Contractor, Orangeblue General Contractors, and
2. Authorized the City Clerk to file and record the notice of completion for the channel erosion repairs project.
3. Authorized the City Clerk to release the payment of retainer 35 days from the recordation of the Notice of Completion, upon verification that no liens have been levied against the Contractor, Orangeblue General Contractors for the project.
NEW BUSINESS
Award a Construction Contract to Cheloletty Engineering, Inc. for Sidewalk Repairs at Meats Avenue, Two Locations Northeast of Santiago Boulevard.
City Manager Steve Franks presented a brief staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report.
Mayor Jones inquired if there were any public comments. There being no speakers, public comments was closed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Miles seconded by Councilmember Frackelton, to award a construction contract to Cheloletty Engineering, Inc. for the sidewalk panel repairs, at Meats Avenue, in the amount of $10,990 and was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
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8. Succession Planning - Temporary Position Addition.
City Manager Steve Franks presented a brief staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report. Councilmember Miles asked if there was a procedure in place for he new individual to start taking notes and documenting procedure information. She also expressed concern about lost organizational knowledge if the new hire were to leave. City Manager Steve Franks shared that the new hire expressed interest in automating and documenting processes.
Mayor Jones inquired if there were any public comments. There being no speakers, public comments was closed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Frackelton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wu and was approved by the following roll call vote to:
1. The creation of a second Maintenance Supervisor full time position, (Salary Range $72,777 to $90,577) in the FY 2025-26 City Budget for a six-month period covering November 1, 2025, through April 30, 2025. The temporary position will be deleted upon retirement of the current Maintenance Supervisor.
2. Increasing Appropriation accounts in the FY 2025-26 approved City Budget in the amount of $53,700, to be offset by an increase in budgeted revenue accounts by the same amount. Staff are directed to adjust appropriation and revenue accounts accordingly in an amount collectively equal to the total authorized budget increase.
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Information from City Manager and/or City Staff.
on to the residents. He added that the fee is not related to the City's trash hauler. He shared that the City's contract for animal care will be expiring and that a tentative agreement is under discussion. He shared that the animal care contract will be coming up on the agenda at a future date.
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MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER MATTERS
10. Individual Councilmember Information Items.
• Councilmember meeting attendance reports:
• Law Enforcement Advisory
• Mayor Jones reported that she attended the meeting on October 8th and that the 3rd quarter crime statistics were discussed. She also reported that illegal fireworks and drone usage to cite residents were discussed. She shared that there was a neighborhood watch update and encouraged residents to sign up. She announced that the Law Enforcement Advisory needed new members. Additionally, she shared that it was proposed to move the meeting start time from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m.
• Villa Park Community Services Foundation
• Councilmember Frackelton reported that they met on September 24th and October 22nd. He shared that there were two events, Symphony on the Go and a barbecue hosted by Rockwell's, and both were well attended. He thanked Mayor Pro Tem Wu and his wife for their efforts towards HalloweenFest. He announced that the upcoming events are Marine Thanksgiving and encouraged
residents to consider adopting a Marine for Thanksgiving. He also announced that Saturday, December 6th, is the Santa Tour and Tree Lighting, Saturday, December 14th is the Boat Parade, and that Wednesday, December 17th, would be the Hanukkah
Celebration.
• Orange Unified Schools District City Schools Committee • Mayor Jones reported that there was no meeting held.
• Bridges at Kraemer Place Advisory Committee
• Councilmember Miles reported that they met on October 22nd. She shared that the committee adopted a calendar and completed the committee's official bylaws. She also reported that they had an election of officers and that she and Placentia Councilmember Ward Smith were elected Chair and Vice-Chair. She invited the Council to participate in the Point-in-Time Count. She announced their regular meeting would be moved from January 28th to January 21st.
Orange County Fire Authority
• Councilmember Frackelton reported that they met on September 25th. He shared that the workers' compensation problem was on the agenda and discussed. He reported that Fire Station 23 and several others held their open house on October 11th. He added that on October 14th, he attended an event to honor the fallen firefighters at Irvine Park. He announced that on Sunday, October 28, 2025 Villa Park City Council Meeting Minutes
November 3rd and November 11th, the Council would be cooking a meal for Fire Station 23.
Orange County Library Advisory Board
• Mayor Pro Tem Wu reported that the board met and updated the bylaws, officially removing the City of Irvine. He shared that the board now has 23 member cities. He shared that Orange County Libraries has a program called Teenfest, where teens are encouraged to volunteer at the library. Additionally, they also have a college and career resource fair.
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District
• Councilmember Miles reported that they met on October 16th. She reported that there were no human West Nile Virus cases in Orange County, 60 West Nile Virus cases in the State, and 159 positive West Nile mosquito samples in Orange County. She continued to add that the number of travel-acquired Aedes aegypti cases has increased to 13, and that there are 11 travel-acquired Chikungunya cases, as well as 25 flea-borne typhus cases. • Orange County Older Adults Advisory Committee
Councilmember Miles reported that they met twice and that the commission has been instrumental in assisting the County CEO with the Master Plan of Aging. She shared that there are three priorities: housing security, public information, and enhanced care coordination. She expressed that one of their biggest goals was to ensure that the message of older adults and the office on aging was marketed to the public. She shared that the Office of Aging currently has an ad at the John Wayne Airport due to an in-kind donation. She shared that they would have an election of officers next month, ending her term as chair.
• Orange County Sanitation District
Mayor Pro Tem Wu reported that the OC Sanitation had their annual State of the OC Sanitation District and that they celebrated 41 graduates from the Wastewater 101 Citizens Academy. He shared that the Taft construction was moving towards Taft and Tustin and anticipated starting as early as late November.
Councilmember Frackelton attended the LEAC meeting on October 8th and the Emergency Preparation meeting on October 15th. He expressed appreciation for the Eagle Scout who built the new podium. He also shared that the anticipated retirement of Mike Knowles would be a big loss to the City. He thanked government students from Orange Lutheran High School for being in attendance.
Councilmember McBride expressed that Mike Knowles was a credit to the City. He attended the State of the OC Sanitation District Luncheon and Halloween Fest.
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Mayor Pro Tem Wu attended OCFA Fire Station 23's Open House, the OUPSF at Villa Park High School, and hosted the Emergency Preparedness Seminars. He shared that Halloween Fest was a success and thanked the Villa Park High School student volunteers, cheer squad, and jazz band for participating. Lastly, he thanked all the volunteers that assisted with the Halloween Fest.
Councilmember Miles attended Halloween Fest and shared that it was well attended. She shared that she was unable to attend some events due to being out of town.
Mayor Jones attended Symphony on the Go, the Celebration of Schools at Villa Park High School, and the Orange County Transportation Agency's (OCTA) Mayor Forum.
She reported that OCTA is maintaining a balanced budget with 50% of its expenditures going directly to transit. She reported the Measure M budget with 32% going to streets, 25% going to transit, and 43% going to freeways, with 5% dedicated to the freeway environmental mitigation program. She continued that the City of Villa Park has received $1.3 million in Measure M funds. Mayor Jones shared that upcoming projects will be improvements to the I-5 from the 405 to the 55, starting in early 2026, with one new regular lane in each direction and new auxiliary lanes northbound from Culver Drive to Jamboree and Southbound from Jeffery Road to Sand Canyon. Additionally, they will be starting the I-5 El Toro Road interchange in 2026. She encouraged the public to visit OCTA's website for information regarding the upcoming projects. She shared that OCTA offers a program where anyone 18 years or under or university/community college students can ride the bus for free. She also attended Halloween Fest and thanked Mayor Pro Tem Wu and his wife for their efforts. She thanked everyone who attended their Emergency Preparedness Seminars and shared that materials are available at the City Hall counter and the City website.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m. to the next regular Council meeting to be held in person on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025.
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