ACTION MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF VILLA PARK, CALIFORNIA
February 24, 2026
Regular Meeting
CLOSED SESSION
5:30 p.m. - City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING:
1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
Government Code Section 54957 (b)
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
COUNCILMEMBERS
PRESENT: Miles, Jones, McBride, Frackelton, and Wu
ABSENT: None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Todd Litfin reported that there was no reportable action taken.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Morganstern
PRESENTATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL MEETING REPORTS • Presentation - Special Recognition
The Villa Park High School Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) Club shared about their club's mission, cultural and community impact, events, and outreach.
Jeffrey Wu, Principal, and Teachers from the North Orange County Chinese Culture Association and North Orange County Chinese School provided a presentation about L their organization and their mission.
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• Presentation-Orange County Animal Care
Monica Schmidt from Orange County Animal Care provided a presentation about the organization's mission and accomplishments. Councilmember Jones thanked the organization for their presentation and all they do in the community. • Villa Park Library
Villa Park Librarian, Kristina Jones, announced upcoming programming: on Wednesday, March 11th, the Library will be hosting Mail a Hug, on Wednesday, March 18th at 3:00 p.m., there will be an origami program, and on Saturday, March 21st at 2:00 p.m., there will be a program for adults and teens to make sun catchers. She announced that March was Kindergarten Readiness Month, Kinderpalooza. She also shared that on March 13th, author Marcus Zusak would be at one of the library branches. She shared that it was a pleasure to work at the Villa Park Library and thanked the staff, Council, and residents.
Mayor Wu thanked her for her service and wished her well in her retirement.
Councilmember McBride thanked her for her service and passion for the Villa Park Library. Councilmember Miles thanked her for her time at the library. • Orange County Sheriff's Department
Captain Timmins provided the monthly law enforcement report. Councilmember Jones thanked Captain Timmins and School Resource Officer Vasquez for meeting with her and Councilmember Miles regarding the E-Bike ordinance. Mayor Wu inquired about the student walk out and inquired if it was safe. Captain Timmins reported that there were no reported incidents and it was done in an orderly manner. He reported they had people standing by to ensure safety.
• Orange County Fire Authority
Division Chief Morganstern provided the monthly summary of fire activity. He reported that on May 18th, Fire Engine 23 visited Serrano Elementary School to talk about Fire Safety and show the fire engine. He announced that on March 14th, the Orange County Fire Authority would have an open house from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. He announced that the March Safety Message of the Month was "Get Out" and encouraged residents to have a home escape plan. He warned that fire departments were seeing an increase in fires related to EVs.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Wu opened public comments. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Wu closed the public comments.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda.
City Manager 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, o 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 followin roll call vote:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
CONSENT CALENDAR (ITEMS # 3-8)
A motion was made by Councilmember Jones, seconded Councilmember Miles, to approve the Consent Calendar (Items Nos. 3-8,) and was approved by the following roll AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
3. January's Cash and Investment Transparency.
The City Council received and filed this report.
4. Request approval of City Council Minutes of January 27, 2026.
The City Council approved the City Council Minutes of January 27, 2026.
5. Consideration of the Villa Park Community Services Foundation Appointments.
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The City Council, as the Member of the Foundation, appointed Carly Rabun for a two- year term expiring January 31, 2028.
6. Out of Area Travel Request.
The City Council approved Out-of-Area Travel for Councilwoman Crystal Miles to attend the ACC-OC Sacramento, CA Advocacy Trip on March gth-10th in her role as District 3 Representative on the ACC-OCC Board of Directors.
Approval of Resolution No. 2026-3634 for the Completion of Sanitary Sewer System Management Plan Update, as Required by State Water Resources Control Board, General Order Number 2022-0103-DWQ.
The City Council approved Resolution No. 2026-3634 for SSMP updated report and authorize the Mayor to sign the Resolution.
8. Contract with Brea IT for Information Technology Services FY 2026-27.
The City Council approved and authorized the Mayor to sign Information Technology Support Services Agreement with Brea IT.
NEW BUSINESS
9. Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise Agreement "WISE Agreement".
Assistant City Manager Alyssa Eazell presented a brief staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report. She highlighted that this fee was a pass-through fee and not a Republic Service fee, and is not related to the standard 5% fee that comes every July 1st. She encouraged the residents to call Republic Service if they need a breakdown of their bill. City Manager Steve Franks emphasized that the City was not involved in the decision to increase the rate, but the rate was approved by the Orange County Board of Supervisors. Councilmember Miles asked what would happen if the City voted no. City Manager Steve Franks responded that they would charge the City the daily rate, which would be a higher cost. Councilmember Jones noted that this was the negotiated price.
Mayor Wu asked if it would increase quarterly. City Manager Steve Franks confirmed it would be quarterly.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember McBride and was approved by the following roll call vote to:
1. Approve the attached WISE Agreement with the County of Orange for municipal solid waste disposal rates and services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City and make minor modifications as necessary.
AYES: Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
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NOES: Miles
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
10. Approval of Amended and Restated NPDES Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement.
City Manager Steve Franks presented a brief staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report
A motion was made by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton and was approved by the following roll call vote to:
Approve the Amended and Restated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit Implementatior Agreement ("Agreement") between the County of Orange, Orange Count Flood Control District (District), and participating Orange County cities (collectively called Permittees).
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement and any related documents necessary to implement the terms of the Agreement.
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
11. Information from City Manager and/or City Staff.
City Manager Steve Franks reported that the Mabury project would be starting soon and that the City would be contracting with a crossing guard. He reported that residents can expect a significant amount of truck traffic Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
He encouraged residents to report issues through an app created by the City of Orange.
Councilmember McBride inquired about the 296 project and when it would be implemented, and inquired about the investigation and core to be done on Valley. City Manager Steve Franks informed the Council that they were in the midst of design and were expecting to go out to bid later in the Spring.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER MATTERS
12. Individual Councilmember Information Items.
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• Councilmember meeting attendance reports:
• Law Enforcement Advisory
• Councilmember Jones reported that there was no meeting held.
Villa Park Community Services Foundation
• Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton reported that this upcoming Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Foundation would be hosting a Lunar New Year event. There was a meeting on January 30th about the country's 250th anniversary. He shared that there would be a concert along with the July 4th parade.
• 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 there was no meeting held.
Orange County Fire Authority
Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton reported that on January 29th, he had lunch with Mayor Wu and Division Chief Morganstern. He reported that Fire Station 23 would be undergoing a complete rebuild and would be utilized as a secondary site for the emergency communications center. On February 10th, they held their Operations Committee meeting, at which he was elected chair of the Committee. The Committee discussed real estate issues.
Additionally, he was also appointed to the Human Resources Committee.
Orange County Library Advisory Board
• Councilmember Jones reported that there was no meeting held.
Friends of the Library
Councilmember McBride reported that they had a meeting on February 4'h and that everything was going great. He expressed that Librarian Kristina would be missed.
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that he was sworn in. He reported that he had the opportunity to meet with the inspectors prior to the meeting. He encouraged the ommunity to be diligent about their standing water. He reported th ouncilmember Miles was aiven a service award. He was appointe to the finance and budget committee and reported that the organization is funding the construction of four buildings.
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15th. She announced the upcoming event, OCVMFC collaborative, on March 5th at the Tierney Center for Veterans Services.
Additionally, she announced that a flyer for the Council on Aging informing residents about the different opportunities and support services available would be put in the feeder. She also shared that February 24, 2026 Villa Park City Council Meeting Minutes
the Same Day Solutions Fair would take place at Placentia Presbyterian Church on Thursday, February 26th. She reported that the two resource guides for caregivers and older adults are almost complete. She encouraged residents to visit benefitscheckup.org to find benefits they could be eligible for. Additionally, the County Is asking for input for its budget, and a survey can be found in the Orange County Sanitation District
• Mayor Wu reported an update regarding the Taft Avenue Sewer Project. Construction on Taft is at the final paving stage along Taft Ave between Glassell Street and Tustin Street is now complete.
Night work is currently taking place at the intersection of Tustin Street and East Taft Avenue, where new pipes are being installed Councilmember Miles reported that she attended Mike Knowles' retirement event on February 13 and thanked staff for putting on the event. She shared that February was National Cancer Prevention Month and that March is Cancer Awareness Month, along with Women's History Month. She also reported that she was appointed Chair of the Orange County Status of Women and Girls Committee. The committee completed its first annual report, which will be presented to the Orange County Board of Supervisors at their meeting on March 10.
Councilmember McBride attended the Orange County Sanitation District meeting and the Villa Park Community Foundation Board meeting. He expressed excitement for the new signs the foundation purchased. He also attended Mike Knowles' retirement party. He encouraged the community to get involved in the Rotary Club.
Councilmember Jones reported on the upcoming USA's 250th celebration. She shared that small flags have been put up around street signs in the community and that they were prototypes to test the flags' durability. She also shared that the community could expect to see painted fire hydrants thanks to the Villa Park Women's League and Serrano Water District. She noted that the residents would not be able to paint the fire hydrants outside their home as the City had an agreement with the Serrano Water District. She also attended Mike Knowles and Kristina Jones' retirement party and wished them the best.
She thanked Mayor Wu, who hosted a Lunar New Year lunch for City staff and Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton had nothing to report.
Mayor Wu reported that he attended Mike Knowles and Kristina Jones' retirement parties.
He also attended the 20th French Wedding at Villa Park High School. He announced that on Saturday, the City would be celebrating the Lunar New Year in front of City Hall from 11:00 am to 1:00 p.m. with student performances and Chinese Musicians. He congratulated Coffee Grove who will be recognized by Senator Choi for being an outstanding small business on Friday at 11:00 a.m.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m. to the next regular Council meeting to be held in person on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Jordan Wu, Mayor
City of Villa Park
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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.