ACTION MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF VILLA PARK, CALIFORNIA
April 28, 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, Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton, and Mayor Wu ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cecile Wight.
Mayor Wu asked for a moment of silence for Jean Abdela, Elsie Everett, Jill Kuli and Julia Peterson.
PRESENTATIONS / ANNOUNCEMENTS / COUNCIL MEETING REPORTS • Presentation - Special Recognition.
Villa Park Women's League President, Cecile Wight provided a presentation on the organization's history and mission.
• Orange County Sheriff's Department
Captain Timmins reminded the Villa Park Community that if they see suspicious persons or vehicles, they should contact dispatch as quickly as possible and provide a description where it is safe. Councilmember Miles inquired about what to do when witnessing e-bike activity. Captain Timmins encouraged residents to call non-emergency dispatch if they are causing a disturbance, vandalism, or practicing unsafe acts in the street. Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton inquired about suspicious activity involving people using drones to case homes for potential burglary. Captain Timmins recommended that people call dispatch so that the situation could be investigated. Councilmember McBride inquired about what type of e-bike behaviors should trigger a call to police dispatch. Captain Timmins stated that unsafe behavior can be cited, and dispatch should be called. City Attorney Todd Litin provided input on citations and consequences for e-bikes. • Orange County Fire Authority
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Division Chief Morganstern provided the monthly summary of fire activity. He announced fire in unincorporated Brea.
The City Council presented Division Chief Morganstern with a proclamation for drowning prevention and awareness season and wildfire awareness and prevention season.
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 Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton, seconded by Councilmember Jones, 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.
Variance No. 2026-01 - 19120 Valley Drive.
Assistant Planner Kaden Likins presented a staff report on Variance No. 2026-01 located at 1912 Valley Drive. He noted that the city has received two letters of opposition for the proposal and zero letters of support. Councilmember Miles asked if there was a barrier between the street and the pool. Assistant Planner Kaden Likins responded that there was a chain link fence. Additionally, Councilmember Miles asked how they determine that the pool is in the front yard. Staff responded that it would be determined by the front yard setback area and if the pool was within that area.
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Councilmember Jones asked if the wall was going in place of the chain link fence. Staff confirmed that, per the site plans, it would be located where the chain link fence is in place.
Mayor Wu opened the public hearing.
City Manager Steve Franks noted two letters of opposition were received.
Property owner Tom Reynolds provided public comment and discussed the purpose of the block wall.
Seeing no other speakers, the public hearing was closed.
Discussion ensued amongst the council regarding the block wall.
A motion was made by Councilmember Miles to continue the item so that other council members can view the property in an effort to make an informed decision.
Motion died due to lack of a second.
A motion was made by Councilmember McBride, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton, to approve Variance No. 2026-01, subject to the conditions of approval contained in Resolution No. 2026-3637, "Exhibit A," and finds the item Categorically Exempt, pursuant to Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, Class 3, and Minor Alterations to Land, Class 4, from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and was approved by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Miles
Motion Passed.
3. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2026-01 - 18222 Fernando Circle.
Assistant Planner Kaden Likens presented a staff report on Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2026-01 located at 18222 Fernando Circle. Councilmember Jones noted that on page 2, under the introduction section, the report read "the current land use is Old Lamplighter Ln. and one single-family residence". . She inquired if it was a typo and if it could be corrected. Councilmember Miles asked staff to explain the difference between a CUP and a Variance. Assistant Planner Kaden Likens explained that a Conditional Use Permit is directed to the use of what is proposed and that they are applying for their proposed use to be permitted in the city. The conditions that can be applied to the conditional use permit April 28, 2026 Villa Park City Council Meeting Minutes
are imposed by staff and the city council, which can limit the operations of the proposed use. A variance is a deviation from the municipal code, which states requirements that can vary from noise development standards. The variance proposal and application is a request to deviate from those requirements based on specific characteristics or circumstances of the request.
Councilmember Miles inquired if the basketball court was 100 ft from neighboring buildings. Staff confirmed it was 100 ft away from neighboring buildings. Discussion ensued amongst the council regarding CUP No. 2026-01.
Mayor Wu opened the public hearing. Seeing no speakers, Mayor Wu closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Councilmember Jones, to approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2026-01, based on findings and facts provided in Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. 2026-3636.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 # 4-11)
A motion was made by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton, o approve the Consent Calendar (Items Nos. 4-11 Except for item 9. Item 9 was pulle y 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.
4. March Cash and Investment Transparency.
The City Council received and filed this report.
5. Request approval of City Council Minutes of March 24, 2026.
The City Council approved the City Council Minutes of March 24, 2026.
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2026 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
The City Council received and filed the GP APR.
7. 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
The City Council received and filed the HE APR.
Approval of Crossing Guard Contract - Villa Park Road & Center Street Intersection.
The City Council retroactively approved the action taken by the City Manager to execute a Contract with All City Management Services to provide Crossing Guard Services for the Villa Park Road/Center Street Intersection for the remainder of the Orange Unified School District School Year in an amount not to exceed $8,000 to be fully reimbursed by the D.R.
Horton Company operating as the Hauler.
10. Abound Food Care First Amendment.
The City Council authorized the Mayor to sign the First Amendment with Abound Food Care
11. Consideration of Villa Park Community Services Foundation Appointment.
The City Council, as the Member of the Foundation, appointed Maureen Dunn for a two- year term expiring January 31, 2028.
PULLED ITEM
9. Melad Plan Check Services - First Amendment for FY 2025-26 Agreement and FY 2026-27 Agreement.
Councilmember Miles expressed concern over the item being on consent due to the amount of the agreement. City Manager Steve Franks presented a brief staff report or he item as detailed in the public agenda report. Councilmember McBride inquired who determined which project received which vendor and which contract was utilized by whom. City Manager Steve Franks responded that it was determined by staff in the building department. City Manager Steve Franks informed the council that there was also an increase in building permit requests
A motion was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton and was approved by the following roll call vote to:
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1. Authorize Mayor to sign First Amendment to Contract Services Agreement for Plan Checking Services with Melad for FY 2025-26.
2. Authorize Mayor to sign Contract Services Agreement for Plan Checking Services with Melad for FY 2026-27.
3. Authorize staff to appropriate additional $20,000 from FY 2025-26 General Fund operating budget for plan check costs.
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
NEW BUSINESS
12. Approval of First Amendment to Agreement for Law Enforcement Services with the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner.
City Manager Steve Franks presented a brief staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report. Councilmember Miles inquired if the contract will increase in the future due to the license plate reader contracts. City Manager Steve Franks responded that the Sheriff's Office already has the IT capacity to integrate the city's future license plate readers. Concern over future increases in the contract due to union negotiations was expressed by the council. City Attorney Litfin provided input regarding how the Sheriff's Department determines the cost of the contracts.
A motion was made by Councilmember Miles, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton to approve the First Amendment to the Five-Year agreement with the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner covering July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030, incorporating service levels for FY 2026-27, and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. and was approved by the following roll call vote to:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
13. Approval of Master Agreement for Provision of Animal Care Services Between the City of Villa Park and the County of Orange & Notice of Intent to Provide Services in 2026-27.
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City Manager Steve Franks presented a brief staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton, seconded by Councilmember Miles and was approved by the following roll call vote to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to sign the attached Master Agreement for Provision of OC Animal Care Services with the County of Orange for the period of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2031.
2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the attached Notice of Intent to provide Animal Care Services for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 in an estimated amount of $43,711.
3. The City Manager be directed to include the amount specified in the Notice of Intent in the proposed FY 2026-27 City of Villa Park budget.
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
14. Approval of Agreement with OCY Management for Senior Transportation Services & OCTA SMP Service Plan Update.
Assistant City Manager Alyssa Eazell presented a brief staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report. Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton inquired about how the transportation can now be utilized. Assistant City Manager Alyssa Eazell responded that under the new restrictions, seniors would be allowed eight one-way trips per month and only allowed to travel up to six miles. City Manager Steve Franks noted that the city covers the cost up to six miles. Councilmember Miles inquired how the city plans to communicate with the participants about the new changes. City Manager Steve Franks stated that all the participants are registered and that they would be contacted. Councilmember Miles requested that the 211 Office of Aging number be provided to the participants. Discussion ensued regarding why the costs have increased.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton, seconded by Councilmember Jones and was approved by the following roll call vote to:
1. Approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement for senior transportation services with OCY Management.
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the revised OCTA SMP Agency Service Plan.
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3. Authorize staff to appropriate additional $10,000 to Aid to Cities Special Revenue Fund's FY 2025-26 operating budget for the increase usage and costs incurred for the program.
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
15. Repair of Council Chambers Automatic Door.
City Manager Steve Franks introduced the item. Assistant City Manager Alyssa Eazell presented a brief staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report. Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton inquired if it was possible to keep both doors open without the sandbag. City Manager Steve Franks responded that it would increase the cost. Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton asked if they could install a door peg on the door without the motor.
City Manager Steve Franks responded that they would look into getting a door peg.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton, seconded by Councilmember Jones to authorize the City Manager to approve the repair and installation of a new motor and ADA compliant exterior and interior access control buttons and pursue an inexpensive alternative to allow the non motorized door to be open without the sand bag and was approved by the following roll call vote to:
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
16. Facilities Use Agreement Updates.
City Manager Steve Franks introduced the item. Assistant City Manager Alyssa Eazell presented a brief staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report. City Attorney Todd Litfin provided input regarding facility use related to private political purposes. Councilmember Jones recommended moving item six in the contract behind items seven and eight under G miscellaneous because it details cancelling a reservation before detailing how a reservation is completed. Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton recommended not utilizing locking casters.
A motion was made by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember McBride and was approved as amended by the following roll call vote to:
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1. Approve the proposed Facility Use Agreement as amended
2. Adopt $25 Cancellation Fee and $25 Audio/Visual Usage Fee AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
17. Award of a Construction Contract to Tropical Plaza Nursery, Inc. for the Repair of the Existing DG Trail on 9622 Loma, East & West Side of Valley Drive, Santiago Blvd, and Lemon Street.
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 Councilmember McBride and was approved by the following roll call vote to:
1. Authorize the Mayor to execute the standard public works construction contract agreement with Tropical Plaza Nursery, Inc. in the amount of $29,074.44 for repair of existing Decomposed Granite (DG) trails on 9622 Loma Street; portion on the East and West sides on Valley Drive; Santiago Boulevard between Coral Tree Circle and Lemon Street; and Lemon Street between Robin Way and Mesa Drive.
2. Authorize staff to un-designate $31,000 from Infrastructure Replacement Reserve and appropriate $31,000 to General Fund capital improvement budget for the necessary trails maintenance repair.
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
18. Amendment to NV5 Engineering Contract - PRA Responses.
City Manager Steve Franks presented a brief staff report on the item as detailed in the public agenda report. Councilmember Miles asked for details regarding the public records request. She asked if the city anticipated an increased number of public records requests.
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ensued regarding the PRA law. Council asked questions regarding public record request trends.
Mayor Wu opened the public comments.
Villa Park Resident, Katherine McBride, provided public comment related to issues on the Mesa project and why she was sending public record requests.
Seeing no further speakers, Mayor Wu closed the public comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton, seconded by Councilmember Miles to authorize the City Manager to approve a contract amendment to the existing agreement with NV5 to add a Permit Technician to assist in gathering of document responses to Public Records Act requests related to Mesa Drive development project on an as needed basis at a rate of $100 per hour in a total cumulative amount not to exceed $10,000 effective April 28, 2026.
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, Wu, and Jones
NOES:
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: McBride
Motion Passed.
19. Group Home Task Force Charter Amendment.
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 Miles, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton and was approved by the following roll call vote to:
1. Resolution No. 2026-3640 • amending Resolution 2024-3606, which established the original Group Home Task Force charter.
2. Revised membership of the Group Home Task Force as follows for a term covering April 28, 2026 through December 31, 2027 as follows:
1. Diana Fascenelli
2. Lawrence Talebi
3. Akshay Anand
4. Robbie Pitts
5. Maureen Dunn
AYES: Miles, Frackelton, McBride, Wu, and Jones
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ABSTAIN: None
Motion Passed.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
20. Information from City Manager and/or City Staff.
City Manager Steve Franks reported out his administrative adjustments and noted that he approved a deviation of a side yard setback and that it was a four inch variance at 18391 Jocotal Avenue. He reported that the City is in compliance with the housing element laws and that there was an accident on Cerra Villa and Valley Drive, and that several of the rails have been damaged.
MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER MATTERS
21. Individual Councilmember Information Items.
• Councilmember meeting attendance reports:
• Law Enforcement Advisory
• Councilmember Jones reported that they met on April 14th and went over the crime reports from Captain Timmins. They reviewed the proposal from Axon and the committee agreed it's worth the potential cost savings to wait and see if grants become available from the Orange County Sheriff's Department. She shared that Axon has more security compared to other providers and is currently the body- worn camera provider for the Sheriff Department, making integration easier. She reported that if the Sheriff's department purchases the cameras, the Sheriff will own the data, not the City. The topics of E- bikes and fireworks enforcement were discussed. She has requested a direct line for firework reporting, and Captain Timmins has agreed to look into it. She stated that they discussed future meetings and will now meet on the third Wednesday of the month at the beginning of every quarter.
Villa Park Community Services Foundation
• Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton reported they had two board meetings and a 250th meeting in April. He reported the 5k event will take place on May 16th and encouraged residents to participate. He thanked Councilmember Jones and her family for the flags placed on street signs throughout Villa Park. He shared that additional decor will be placed around the City. Councilmember Jones shared that at the last meeting, the main topics were the 250th and the 5k race. She emphasized that the residents look at the 5k route because roads April 28, 2026 Villa Park City Council Meeting Minutes
will be closed. She shared that the City will have the July 4th extravaganza, where there will be a parade and festivities at Cerro Villa Middle School until 2:00 p.m.
• Orange Unified Schools District City Schools Committee Councilmember Jones reported that they met on April Z/th, and it was the first time they had met since Dr. Rachel Monarrez became superintendent. They discussed the history of the committee and what it has accomplished. She continued to share that the districts have heard concerns from stakeholders related to the issue of e- bikes and praised the City of Villa Park for being proactive with the e-bike ordinance. They also discussed safe routes to school and school traffic. Councilmember Jones noted that she communicated the need for a formalized program for Villa Park residents' use of the Villa Park High School Tennis Courts. She also raised concerns about the public's use of the track field.
Bridges at Kraemer Place Advisory Committee
Councilmember Miles reported that they met on April 22nd and that there was an update to the provider's operations, and that instead of Mercy House, the county has selected Path. She provided background information on Path. She shared that there will be no changes to the service mode.
Orange County Fire Authority
• Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton reported that they had two board meetings. He reported that he met with the new Deputy Chief, Bryan Bishop. He shared that Engine 23's upgrade is on track to take place in November, and Station 23 is being rebuilt; however, there are challenges. He participated in the firefighters' union fire ops event on March 28th, where they had the chance to put on full gear, raise ladders, use hoses, and go into buildings with simulated fire.
Orange County Library Advisory Board
• Councilmember Jones reported that she is now on the executive board, and they met on April 23rd. She reported that the county librarian will be retiring in the next few months. They reviewed the 26-27 financial information and budget, which included an overview of the capital improvement plan, which involves refreshing libraries every 8-10 years. She announced that their one county one book program, where they encourage everyone in Orange County to read the same book, would be reading James by Percival Everett.
O Friends of the Library
• Councilmember McBride reported he was unable to attend the meeting.
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District
Councilmember McBride reported he attended the board meeting o April 16th and the meeting of the public information officers th previous week to review the recent publicity campaign for the April 28, 2026 Villa Park City Council Meeting Minutes
mosquito awareness week. He provided information on the aerial application drone and abatement methods.
Orange County Older Adults Advisory Committee
Councilmember Miles reported that they met on April 10th and were briefed on the area plan update, a requirement by all Triple A areas on aging. They also received an update that the Older Adult Resource Guide and Caregiver Guide are ready to launch soon.
There was an executive meeting on April 24th, where a
representative from the office of the public guardian gave a report on conservatorships. Councilmember Miles met with the Orange County Sheriff to discuss awareness and training for deputies when working with older adults
• Orange County Sanitation District
• Mayor Wu reported that OC Sanitation shared that Villa Park Resident Michael Rice has completed the Water 101 course. He encouraged residents to participate in the course. He reported that the Orange County Sanitation District is currently conducting a rate study to determine the rate schedule for the next five years.
Additionally, the Taft construction has been moving forward and has moved to Sacramento Street
Councilmember McBride met with Serrano Water District members to discuss the details of proposed rate increases on March 26th. He reported that the board would be having another meeting to discuss the item. He spoke with the Yorba Linda Scout Troop to share about local government and the roles of elected officials. Councilmember McBride and other Rotary members assisted in updating kitchen appliances at the Friendly Center in Orange. On April 16th, he attended the OC Sheriff's Medal of Valor Ceremony, and on April 20th, he spoke to a third-grade class at Serrano Elementary. He shared that in the upcoming weeks, he would be participating in the Orange County Wildlife and Emergency Communications Webinar and attending the SCAG Regional Conference.
Councilmember Miles shared that she attended many of the events mentioned by Councilmember McBride. On April 17th, she attended the Fourth Annual Women in Leadership. She also attended the first budget workshop on April 13th. She shared that on May 14th, she would be attending the Serrano Water District Workshop for rate increases.
Councilmember Jones reported that she received an updated grid hardening report from Southern California Edison, which shows completed projects along the Smith Basin and along Loma and nearby areas. She continued to share that Southern California Edison is proposing additional hardening along Santiago Canyon. She attended the Orange Unified School District Visual and Performing Arts Showcase put on by the Orange Unified Public Schools Foundation at Chapman University, and Senator Choi's Woman of Distinction Award, where Villa Park resident Pam Dunn received an award. Along with City Manager Steve Franks, she presented to a third-grade class at Serrano Elementary. She also April 28, 2026 Villa Park City Council Meeting Minutes
attended the Pancake Breakfast, the first budget workshop, spoke to an American Government class at Cal State Fullerton, and attended the OC Sheriff's Medal of Valor Ceremony.
Mayor Pro Tem Frackelton attended the Villa Park Pancake Breakfast on April 11th. He noted the updates to Villa Park High School and shared that he was impressed with the updates. He attended the OC Sheriff's Medal of Valor Ceremony. He honored Jill Kuli and shared that there would be a Celebration of Life for her on May 11th. He spoke to a third- grade class at Serrano Elementary. He reported that he participated in Southern California Edison's Zoom information session.
Mayor Wu shared that the City is moving forward with the Villa Park time capsule and that they are in the process of creating guidelines for what can be placed in the capsule.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:48 p.m. to the next regular Council meeting to be held in person on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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ordan Wu, Mayor
City of Villa Park
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