ACTION MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF VILLA PARK, CALIFORNIA
January 27, 2026
Regular Meeting
GENERAL SESSION
6:30 p.m. - City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL - Mayor Wu called the General Session to order at 6:30 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS
PRESENT: Miles, Jones, McBride, Frackelton, and Wu
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Captain Timmins.
PRESENTATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL MEETING REPORTS • Presentation - Special Recognition
Ed Carter, Chair of the Villa Park Community Service Foundation, introduced Mark Kuli, who presented on the Villa Park Community Services Foundation, a non-profit organization established 24 years ago to facilitate and fund social, educational, and cultural activities in Villa Park. The Foundation is run by 13 volunteer board members and organizes over a dozen annual events, in addition to awarding grants to local schools and organizations. Mr. Kuli announced that February marks the start of the Foundation's membership campaign. He also thanked the 200 families that donated in 2025.
Councilmember Jones thanked the Foundation for everything they do in the City. • Proclamation - International Holocaust Remembrance Day The Council recognized January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, encouraging residents to learn about the Holocaust and listen to survivor testimonies to ensure a more inclusive future. The Council presented a Proclamation for International Holocaust Remembrance Day to Rebbetzin Naomi Blesofsky. Rebbetzin Naomi Blesofsky spoke and thanked the City for standing as an example. • Orange County Sheriff's Department
Captain Timmins provided the monthly law enforcement report. An update was also given on the arrest of three suspects linked to a large-scale ATM distraction theft operation January 27, 2026 Villa Park City Council Meeting Minutes
across California. Councilmember Miles thanked the Sheriff's Department for their efforts to educate students on e-bike safety and the City's e-bike ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton and Mayor Wu thanked the Sheriffs Department for their work. • Orange County Fire Authority
Division Chief Morgan provided the monthly summary of fire activity. He shared that the safety message of the month was smoke alarm maintenance. He also encouraged residents to practice chimney fire safety and keep their flues open, as it can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Councilmember Miles inquired if OCFA recommended a fire extinguisher or a fire blanket to fight a kitchen fire. Chief Morgan responded that each had pros and cons and recommended always keeping the lid of the frying pan you're using nearby. He recommended turning off the stove and covering the pan with the lid.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Wu opened public comments. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Wu 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 Wu 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 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 Building Standards Code
City Manager Steve Franks presented a brief staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report. He noted the ordinance would go into effect thirty days after adoption, but these effectively went into place on January 1st with the adoption of January 27, 2026 Villa Park City Council Meeting Minutes
California's Building Standards Code. The codes include updated administrative, building, residential, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, energy, historical building, fire, existing building, green building standards, and referenced standards codes.
Mayor Wu opened the public hearing. There being no speakers, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Miles, to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2025-639 and was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS # 3-9)
A motion was made by Councilmember Jones, seconded Councilmember Miles, to approve the Consent Calendar (Items Nos. 3-8,) (Item 9 was pulled by Councilmember Miles) and was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
December's Cash and Investment Transparency.
The City Council received and filed this report.
4. Request approval of City Council Minutes of December 16, 2025.
The City Council approved the City Council Minutes of December 16. 2025.
5. Gonsideration of the Villa Park Community Services Foundation The City Council reappointed Ed Carter, Mark Kuli, and Birgit Miller, for a two-year term expiring in January 2028.
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6. Law Enforcement Advisory Committee Appointment.
The City Council appointed John Whitman to the Law Enforcement Advisory Committee for a two-year term expiring on January 31, 2028.
7. Dissolution of Housing Legislative Committee.
The City Council adopted Resolutions 2026-3633 dissolving the Housing Legislative Committee.
8. Purchase of Large Format Scanner.
The City Council authorized the City Manager to purchase the scanner provided on the CDWG quote.
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT (9)
9. VCA Plan Check Services Contract Amendment.
Councilmember Miles asked staff to clarify the recommendation and item description. The recommendation stated to appropriate an additional $35,000 from the general fund for plan check cost, but the item description reads "recommended that an amendment to the existing VCA contract of $30,000 to increase but not to exceed contract amount by $20,000 for a total of $50,000." She asked where the $35,000 was coming trom. City Manager Steve Franks explained that the City uses three contractors for the purpose of plan check, with a total budget of $65,000, and VCA is part of that budget. Of the $35,000, the full amount will be appropriated to the overall plan check budget, and $20,000 will be allocated specifically to increase the VCA contract.
A motion was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton and was approved by the following roll call vote to:
1. Approve and authorize Mayor to sign Contract Services amendment for Plan Checking Services with VCA.
2. Authorize staff to appropriate additional $35,000 from General Fund for plan check costs.
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
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NEW BUSINESS
10. Audit Reports for Year Ended June 30, 2025.
City Manager Steve Franks presented a brief staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report. He noted that the City received a clean report with no exceptions.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton, seconded by Councilmember McBride, to receive and file the City's Basic Financial Statements, the Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards, the Independent Accountants' Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures Appropriations Limit Worksheets and the Report on Communication with Those Charged With Governance for the year ended June 30, 2025 and was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
11. Pavement Management Plan Update Contract Award
City Manager Steve Franks presented a brief staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report. Councilmember Miles inquired if the City has used this company betore. City Manager Steve Franks responded that the company has not been used as titled before, but that their references have been checked and they are legitimate. ouncilmember McBride inquired if this pavement plan would be incorporated into the pavement condition assessment. City Manager Steve Franks responded that this was the index used to identify which streets need priority treatment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Councilmember McBride, to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with märker geospatial in the amount of $16,890 for the Pavement Management Plan Update 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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12. Approval of Hauling Agreement for Maybury 22 Project.
City Manager Steve Franks presented a brief staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report. He noted that the item was approved by the City of Orange and not with consent, advocacy, or involvement with the Villa Park City Council or staff, and it was not something originated, approved, or engaged. Councilmember Jones commented that the council and staff found out about the item the day before. Councilmember Jones thanked Mayor Wu and Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton for attending the Orange Council meeting to make their voices heard. Councilmember Jones asked if staff would be working with the sheriff's traffic enforcement to ensure the trucks are traveling along Villa Park Road per the agreement. City Manager Steve Franks confirmed they would be • City Manage working with the sheriff to ensure the agreement is enforced. The Council expressed its disappointment in not being notified by the City of Orange. Councilmember Miles inquired if the City could discuss the timing of the traffic signal before the 55 freeway with the City of Orange. City Manager Steve Franks informed the council that they had discussed with the City before and that the City of Orange has no interest in addressing the traffic issues before the 55 freeway. Further discussion ensued regarding the technicalities of the project.
Patty Whitman provided public comment. She commented on Measure M and partnership with the City of Orange.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton, seconded by Councilmember McBride, to authorizes the City Manager to sign the agreement with Milan REI X, LLC and D.R. Horton for dirt hauling through the City of Villa Park associated with the Maybury 22 development project and to act to immediately implement the conditions of 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.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
13. Information from City Manager and/or City Staff.
City Manager Steve Franks reported that he had been in discussion with Axon, the alternate provider for license plate readers, and that it would be coming up on the agenda te additionally commented that City Employee Mike Knowles would be retiring or February 13'h and that there would be a celebration for him in the chamber.
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MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER MATTERS
14. Consideration of 2026 City Council Committee Assignments.
City Manager Steve Franks presented a brief staff report on the item, as detailed in the public agenda report. Councilmember Miles inquired about the decision to replace her with another Councilmember on the Orange County Vector Control Board. A discussion occurred regarding the reappointment of Council Member Miles to the Orange County Mosquito Vector Control District. The council expressed its desire to have a succession plan due to Councilmember Miles term ending in eleven months.
Patty Whitman provided public comment. She commented in favor of appointing Councilmember Miles to the Orange County Mosquito Vector Control.
Emailed public comments were also received from the Orange County Fire Authority, Orange County Vector Control, Dana Reed, and Akshay Anand.
Councilmember Miles motioned to be reappointed to the Orange County Vector Control.
Motion died due to lack of a second.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember McBride, to approve Mayor Wu's recommendations and appoint or designate a new Councilmember to the appropriate positions and was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: Miles
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
15. Individual Councilmember Information Items.
• Councilmember meeting attendance reports:
Law Enforcement Advisory
Councilmember Jones reported that the Law Enforcement Advisory Committee met on Monday, January 12. The Committee reviewed the quarterly crime statistics. Overall, crime continues to remain low in the City of Villa Park. The Committee also received pricing information from Axon, the provider of body-worn cameras for the Sheriff's Department, regarding license plate reader cameras.
Councilmember Jones stated that the City may be able to obtain better coverage at a lower cost than originally proposed by Flock.
Additional questions are being addressed, and a more
comprehensive report will be presented to the City Council once all information has been gathered. At the recent meeting,
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Councilmember Jones requested that e-bikes be placed back on the LEAC agenda in order to revisit the issue. The Committee reviewed information gathered from other cities and agreed that it does not wish to pursue some of the stricter enforcement measures implemented elsewhere, such as significant fines. The Committee discussed updating the City's education program in partnership with the school district to provide more current information to students and parents. Additionally, several Councilmembers attended a recent roundtable meeting hosted by Cal Cities regarding e-bikes. As a result, Councilmember Jones and Councilmember Miles will meet with Captain Timmins and the City's new School Resource Officer, to discuss recent state legislation and how it may assist the City in addressing e-bike-related concerns. The Committee also discussed illegal fireworks. Councilmember Jones reported that the City of Stanton's drone enforcement program has not been as successful as anticipated, as many fines have been significantly reduced through arbitration or have proceeded to court. The Committee will continue monitoring the outcome before committing City resources.
In the meantime, the City is coordinating with the Sheriffs Department to ensure that the upcoming Fourth of July celebration remains safe for residents. Lastly, the Committee discussed membership and law enforcement representation has decreased.
Councilmember Jones expressed appreciation for the Council's approval of John Whitman's appointment to LEAC.
• Villa Park Community Services Foundation
• Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton reported that Ed Carter and Mark Kuli, covered the Foundation's updates in their PowerPoint presentation.
He also expressed appreciation to Ed Carter, Mark Kuli, and Birgit Miller for agreeing to continue serving on the Foundation Board. He also reported that on January 14, he and Councilmember Jones met with several Foundation members to discuss plans for the upcoming Fourth of July celebration. He also announced that the Community Services Foundation will be meeting in the Council Chambers the following evening and encouraged community members to attend.
Orange Unified Schools District City Schools Committee
Councilmember Jones reported that there was no meeting held.
Bridges at Kraemer Place Advisory Committee
• Councilmember Miles reported that the committee met last Wednesday. She announced that Wednesday and Thursday are the final two days to participate in the "Everyone Counts" Point-in-Time Count. She explained that the Point-in-Time Count is a federally mandated biennial count conducted across communities in the county to estimate the number of individuals experiencing homelessness. Councilmember Miles encouraged community
participation. She stated that participation information, including a January 27, 2026 Villa Park City Council Meeting Minutes
QR code for volunteers, would be provided to City staff for distribution. Councilmember Miles further reported that the committee received a comprehensive overview of the Behavioral Health Services Act, also known as Proposition 1, which was approved by voters in January 2025. The presentation included a breakdown of the percentage of funding allocated to various categories and the implementation timeline established under the Act. She noted that the information would be included in the Feeder.
Orange County Fire Authority
• Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton reported that Fire Chief Brian Hennessy resigned effective early January to accept a national leadership position overseeing wildland fire agencies across the United States.
He reported that Deputy Chief McGovern has been appointed Acting Fire Chief and is expected to serve as Interim Chief. He also reported that he attended the retirement ceremony of Chief Perkins on December 17. Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton stated that the OCFA Board met on January 22 and reorganized its leadership, appointing a new Chair and Vice Chair. He further indicated his intention to seek appointment to the Operations Committee and expressed his hope to serve as Chair.
• Orange County Library Advisory Board
• Councilmember Jones reported on the recent Orange County Library Advisory Board meeting, which she attended last Thursday. She stated that attendees received a tour of the County Library's sorting system, implemented in 2021. The automated system scans books upon return and sorts them via a conveyor belt, gently distributing materials into bins designated for each library branch. As a result, patrons may return books to any County library location, and the materials will be automatically routed back to their home branch, including the Villa Park Library. Councilmember Jones also reported that County Librarian Julie Quilman presented a 2025 year-in-review update. The presentation highlighted the continued expansion of early literacy and teen reading programs. In the past year, the County Library system served approximately 3.2 million patrons and circulated 6.6 million physical books. In addition, more than four million e-books and audiobooks were checked out, and
approximately 774,000 individuals attended library programs.
Looking ahead to 2026, the County plans to expand its "Library of Things" collection, as well as broaden its audiobook offerings. The Library system is also planning a variety of historical and educational programs in recognition of the nation's 250th anniversary.
Councilmember Jones encouraged residents to watch for upcoming events and programming throughout the County.
Friends of the Library
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• Councilmember McBride reported that he did not have a formal update from the Friends of the Library at this time.
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District
• Councilmember Miles reported that she had previously been unanimously elected to serve as Vice Chair. She explained that following discussions regarding reappointments, a letter was submitted expressing the importance of maintaining consistency and stability in district leadership. As a result of subsequent changes, the district will now conduct a special election to select a new Vice President. Additionally, adjustments will need to be made to committee assignments.
Orange County Older Adults Advisory Committee
• Councilmember Miles reported that the Orange County Older Adults Advisory Commission recently met and is required to complete an report each year. The 2025 Older Adults Advisory
Commission Annual Report, which outlines the Commission's goals, accomplishments, and initiatives-including outreach efforts such as advertising at John Wayne Airport-will be presented to the Orange County Board of Supervisors on March 10. She announced that the first online resource guide is anticipated to be released around February 1. The guide, which has been in development since October, will serve as a centralized online resource for older adults and caregivers, providing information on services such as caregiving support, food insecurity assistance, homelessness resources, and other supportive services. Councilmember Miles also announced the County's upcoming "Same Day Solutions Fair: Path to Progress," scheduled for Thursday, February 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 849 Bradford Avenue in Placentia. The event is designed as a one- stop resource fair where residents may enroll in public assistance programs, access medical and behavioral health resources, receive workforce development support, obtain information regarding child support services, secure vital records, seek emergency shelter assistance, and address other referral-based needs, including warrant resolution.
Orange County Sanitation District
• Mayor Wu reported that the 2025 Strategic Plan has been adopted.
He reported that the Taft construction will continue and that the City of Orange is doing their work on the intersection of Taft and Tustin at night Monday-Friday from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. to minimize disruptions. He stated that the work is moving towards Villa Park in Taft and Tustin through January, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 p.m.
Councilmember Miles reported that she attended the Menorah Lighting on December 17th. She also attended the ACC-OC installation on January 15 and noted that she is January 27, 2026 Villa Park City Council Meeting Minutes
now serving as Second Vice President of the organization. Councilmember Miles referenced the Cal Cities e-bike roundtable, describing it as informative and noting that some cities have implemented age-based restrictions or bans on e-bikes for minors. She stated that discussions also included current and potential legislation. She further reported that ACC-OC will travel to Sacramento on March 9 and 10, where she has requested meetings with legislators to discuss e-bike regulation.
Councilmember McBride reported that the Friends of the Library continues to operate effectively, with Treasurer Bill Baker conducting organized meetings. He commented positively on the Villa Park Library and noted that Librarian Kristina Jones will be missed as she is retiring March 1.
Councilmember Jones reported that she attended the Villa Park Community Services Foundation Hanukkah celebration. She thanked Mayor Wu for coordinating the event.
She reported that planning is underway for Villa Park's USA 250 celebration. The Villa Park Community Services Foundation, Villa Park Women's League, Villa Park Rotary, Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton, and herself are collaborating on event planning, and additional announcements will be forthcoming. Councilmember Jones also attended a Serrano Water District meeting, where information was presented regarding upcoming water rate increases. She noted that rate adjustments are anticipated to be phased in over a five-year period and that additional information will be available on the District's website. She concluded by wishing residents a positive start to 2026.
Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton reported that he attended the December 17 Hanukkah celebration and noted the strong community turnout. He also attended Chief Perkins' retirement ceremony at Fullerton Airport and acknowledged Chief Perkins' nearly 30 years of service with the Orange County Fire Authority. He met with Acting Fire Chief TJ McGovern on December 30th and met with Supervisor Don Wagner on January 8 to discuss Fire Authority matters. He attended the LEAC meeting on January 12 and expressed appreciation for Deputy Whitman's involvement. He also attended meetings of the Seal Beach City Council and Orange City Council, met with the Community Services Foundation regarding Fourth of July planning, attended a political event on January 15, participated in the Cal Cities e-bike Zoom meeting on January 20, and attended the OCFA Board meeting on January 22.
Mayor Wu reported that he attended the Hanukkah celebration and expressed appreciation for the community's participation. He extended well wishes to residents for the month of February, including Valentine's Day and Lunar New Year celebrations.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. to the next regular Council meeting to be held in person on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
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Jordan Wu, Mayor
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Steve Franks, City Clerk
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