01/10/2023 - Council MinutesAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 14, 2023
MINUTES
City of Orange
City Council
January 10, 2023
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on January 10, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
4:30 PM EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
1. WELCOME
Mayor Slater welcomed everyone to the Employee Recognition.
2. EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
Employees were recognized for their years of service to the City and the community.
3. RECESS
The City Council recessed at 5:00 p.m.
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Slater called Closed Session to order at 5:03 p.m.
1.1 ROLL CALL
Present: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:04 p.m. with all Members present to
discuss the following:
a. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)1.
Title: City Attorney
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b. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)1.
Titles: City Manager, Community Development Director, Finance Director
c. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6.
City Negotiator: Tom Kisela, Interim City Manager
Employee Organizations: City of Orange Police Association and Orange Police
Management Association
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
5. ADJOURNMENT
Closed Session was adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Slater called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Pastor Thomas Copple from Spirit&Truth Worship Center.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor Dan Slater.
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: None
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Orange High School Student Liaison Diego Paz, ASB Ambassador, provided Council
with a brief update on school happenings.
El Modena High School Student Liaison Ruby Hewitt, ASB School Board
Representative, provided Council with a brief update on school happenings.
Introduction of Miss Orange contestants.
Memorial Adjournment in honor of William "Bill" Steiner.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Speakers:
Carole Walters encouraged Council to think about the City as a whole and not just
districts.
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Johanna Speiser discussed Fridays for Future OC, a global movement for climate
justice, and encouraged the City to consider discussing environmental issues such as
Community Choice Energy at future meetings.
Austin Mattison congratulated Mayor Slater on his success in the recent election.
Alexander Kurz congratulated the incoming Councilmembers and spoke about the
vision for the City's future.
Jake Corner discussed climate change impacts and the need for dedicated
environmental City staff.
Sarah White discussed climate change impacts and encouraged the City to consider
discussing climate issues at future meetings.
Alan Kinkaid spoke in opposition of a proposed cemetery near Palmyra Avenue.
Shahir Masri spoke about sustainability and water conservation.
Adrienne Gladson spoke about transparency and the City's appeal process.
Victor Mendez, representing County Supervisor Sarmiento's office, announced the
County is looking for volunteers to serve on County Boards Commissions and
Committees and encouraged citizens to apply.
Written Public Comments
Janice Brownfield emailed about the importance of the Santiago Creek.
Danett Abbott-Wicker submitted an eComment encouraging the City to adopt a climate
plan.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are enacted by one
motion approving the recommended action listed on the Agenda. Any member of the
City Council, staff or the public may request an item be removed from the Consent
Calendar for discussion or separate action. Unless otherwise specified in the request to
remove an item from the Consent Calendar, all items removed shall be considered
immediately following action on the remaining items on the Consent Calendar.
3.1. Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.
ACTION: Approved.
3.2. Confirmation of warrant registers dated December 2, 9, 16, and 22, 2022.
Item 3.2 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by
Councilmember Barrios.
In response to Council's questions, staff discussed the policy for purchasing electric
vehicles when possible on an annual basis.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by
Councilmember Gutierrez, to approve the confirmation of warrant registers dated
December 2, 9, 16, and 22, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
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3.3. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meeting held on
December 13, 2022; and Special Meeting held on December 15, 2022.
ACTION: Approved minutes as presented.
3.4. Agreement with the County of Orange for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
ACTION: 1) Approved the agreement with the County of Orange in the amount of
11,963 for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Program; and authorized the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City; 2)
Accepted into the City's revenue budget an $11,963 grant from the County of Orange,
into revenue account number 353.4011.45150.30214, Federal Grants - 2022 JAG; and
3) Authorized the appropriation of $11,963 into expenditure account number
353.4011.55131.30214, Equipment-2022 JAG.
3.5. Agreement with CSA Holdings, Inc. for maintenance and renovation of City
sports fields.
ACTION: Approved agreement with -CSA Holdings, Inc. in an amount of $300,000 for
sports field maintenance and renovation; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute on behalf of the City.
3.6. Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., for fireworks display at the City of
Orange 3rd of July Celebration.
ACTION: Approved agreement with Pyro Spectacular, Inc. in an amount of $125,000;
and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.7. Agreement with Rotary Club of Orange Plaza for the production of the Annual
Orange Rotary Plaza Car Show.
A speaker card was submitted for Item 3.7; therefore, the item was removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Public Speaker
Tracey Curtis spoke in support of approving the agreement and requested Council
consider capping the amount Orange Plaza Rotary is billed for each year.
During discussion, staff clarified that Orange Plaza Rotary is only billed for actual
expenses accrued.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by
Councilmember Gyllenhammer, to approve the Agreement for Production of Orange
Plaza Car Show with Rotary Club of Orange Plaza; and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
3.8. First Amendment to Agreement with Kane, Ballmer & Berkman to provide
attorney services for affordable housing loans.
ACTION: 1) Approved the appropriation of $40,000 from the Low & Moderate Income
Housing Asset Fund (921) unreserved fund balance to expenditure account
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921.6041.51670.00000; and 2) Approved the First Amendment to the Subrecipient
Agreement with Kane, Ballmer & Berkman increasing compensation by an additional
40,000 to continue attorney services for affordable housing loans.
3.9. Fourth Amendment to agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for badge printers
and camera changes.
ACTION: Approved amendment with Siemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $35,889
for purchase and implementation of badge printers and camera scope changes; and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.10. Appropriation of $767,286.32 in State of California Office of Emergency Services
funding received.
ACTION: 1) Accepted into the City's revenue budget $767,286.32 in strike team
reimbursement funds from the State of California Office of Emergency Services, into
the revenue account numbers for Cal-OES reimbursements as follows:
Cal-OES reimbursements (revenue account 100.3024.48212.xxxxx):
46,369.74 .40302 -Washburn Fire
143,837.74 .40303 - Oak Fire
15,074.59 .40304 - NOPS Pre-Position Assignment
15,406.18 .40305 - KNF Support Incident
96,642.11 .40306 - McKinney Fire
94,782.73 .40308 -Yeti Fire
355,173.23 .40309 -2022 SRF Lightning Complex
2) Authorized the appropriation of $753,458.28 into the expenditure account numbers
for Overtime-Safety as follows:
Overtime-Safety(expenditure account 100.3024.50221.xxxxx):
45,298.77 .40302-Washburn Fire
142,771.31 .40303- Oak Fire
14,495.59 .40304 - NOPS Pre-Position Assignment
14,276.92 .40305- KNF Support Incident
93,873.44 .40306 - McKinney Fire
91,850.88 .40308-Yeti Fire
350,891.37 .40309-2022 SRF Lightning Complex
3) Authorized the appropriation of $13,828.04 into the expenditure account numbers
for Strike Team Expenditures as follows:
Strike Team (expenditure account 100.3024.53860.xxxxx):
1,070.97 .40302 -Washburn Fire
1,066.43 .40303 - Oak Fire
579.00 .40304 - NOPS Pre-Position Assignment
1,129.26 .40305 - KNF Support Incident
2,768.67 .40306 - McKinney Fire
2,931.85 .40308 -Yeti Fire
4,281.86 .40309 -2022 SRF Lightning Complex
3.11. Approval of plans and specifications for Annual Sewer Replacement/
Maintenance Fiscal Year 2022-2023; and authorization to advertise for bids.
ACTION: Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for Bid No.
22-23.20, (S-247).
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3.12. Approval of plans and specifications for the Water Division Bin Storage
Construction and authorization to advertise for bids.
ACTION: Approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertising for Bid No.
22-23.24.
3.13. Approval of plans and specifications for the Old Towne Street Lighting Project,
and authorization to advertise for bids.
Item 3.13 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by
Councilmember Bilodeau and Mayor Slater.
Councilmember Bilodeau and Mayor Slater expressed concerns with the cost for the
project.
During discussion, Council suggested exploring other ways to fund the cost of the
project such as applying for grants. In response to Council's questions, staff indicated
that the project has been in Public Works' Capital Improvement Projects since 2017 to
add additional lighting to this area.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Bilodeau, seconded by
Councilmember Gutierrez, to table this item until the budgeting process in May 2023
and identify other funding opportunities at that time. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
3.14. Approval of plans and specifications for Annual Concrete Replacement at
Various Locations Phase II, Fiscal Year 2022-2023; and authorization to advertise
for bids.
ACTION: 1) Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for Bid No.
22-23.21; 2) Authorized the transfer of $858,745.45 from expenditure account number
263.5011.56330.20383 Cannon & Serrano Intersection Modification to expenditure
account number 263.5011.56330.13120 Pavement Management Program; and 3)
Authorized the appropriation of $150,000 from Unreserved Fund 287 Citywide TSIP to
expenditure account number 287.5011.56330.13120 Pavement Management Program.
3.15. Claims for Damages.
ACTION: Denied the following claims and referred to City Attorney and Claims
Adjuster:
1. Stuart L. Lovi
2. Axel Estrada
3. Jatinder Kaur
4. Izabella Vigo
5. Yesenia Gonzalez Ortega
6. Akram Nabulsi
7. Kyle Wong
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3.16. Award of Contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc. for Chapman
Avenue and Batavia Street Left-Turn Signal Modification Project; Bid No. 22-23.18
SP-4036).
ACTION: 1) Authorized the appropriation of $120,000 from Fund 263 (Measure M2)
unreserved fund balance to expenditure account number 263.5074.56100.20329,
CIP-Chapman Avenue and Batavia Street Left-Turn Signal Modification; and 2)
Approved the contract with California Professional Engineering, Inc. in the total amount
of $547,379.80, representing an original amount of $497,618.00, plus a 10%
contingency of $49,761.80 for Chapman Avenue and Batavia Street Left Turn Signal
Modification Project; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of
the City.
3.17. Award of Contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. for Community Development Block
Grant Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Sycamore and Palmyra Neighborhood Street
Rehabilitation and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Wheelchair Access
Ramp Replacement at Various Locations; Bid No.22-23.17.
ACTION: Awarded the contract to Sequel Contractors, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, CA in
the total amount of $938,311.55, representing an original amount of $853,010.50, plus
a 10% contingency of $85,301.05, for Community Development Block Grant Fiscal
Year 2022-2023 Sycamore and Palmyra Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation and
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Wheelchair Access Ramp Replacement at
Various Locations; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract on
behalf of the City.
3.18. Authorize purchase of furniture, fixtures, and site furnishings from Interior Office
Solutions, Inc. dba People Space.
ACTION: 1) Approved the purchase of furniture from Interior Office Solutions, Inc. dba
People Space in the amount of $630,000; 2) Authorized the City Manager to execute
contracts related to the purchase and installation of furniture, fixtures and equipment
from Interior Office Solutions, Inc. dba People Space; and 3) Authorized the
appropriation of $430,000 from AB3229/COPS Supplemental Law Enforcement
Services (354) unreserved fund balance to expenditure account number
354.4011.55131.00000, AB3229/COPS Supplemental Law Enforcement Services -
Furniture, Machinery, Equipment Additions.
3.19. Authorize purchase of signage, traffic control devices, vehicle parts, and labor
services for the Public Works Field Services Division.
ACTION: 1) Approved purchase order for traffic control devices and signage with BC
Traffic Specialists for $50,000; 2) Approved purchase order for parts and services with
Iry Seaver Motorcycles for $60,000; 3) Approved purchase order for parts and services
with Daniels Tire Service for $50,000; 4) Approved purchase order for parts and
services with Pete's Road Service, Inc. for $60,000; 5) Approved purchase order for
parts and services with Quinn Group Inc-Maintenance for $60,000; 6) Approved
purchase order for parts and services with Southern Counties Lubricants for $60,000;
7) Approved purchase order for parts and services with DWWWVF, Inc. for $60,000; 8)
Approved purchase order for parts and services with West Coast Batteries for $40,000;
and 9) Approved purchase order for parts and services with Western States Converters
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Transmissions for$60,000.
3.20. Authorize purchase of seven vehicles for various departments using a
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.
A speaker card was submitted for Item 3.20; therefore, the item was removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Public Speaker
Jake Corner encouraged the City to purchase more electric or hybrid vehicles.
Council commented on the possibly using funds received through AB 2766 to purchase
electric vehicles, and discussed looking at how these funds are used during the budget
process.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by
Councilmember Tavoularis, to approve the purchase of seven vehicles from National
Auto Fleet Group for$316,839. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
3.21. Authorize purchase of an uninterruptible power supply from Odyssey Power
Corporation.
ACTION: Approved the purchase and installation of Toshiba 4400 UPS from Odyssey
Power Corporation in the amount of$78,227.11.
3.22. Participate in a one-time Public Provider Ground Emergency Medical
Transportation (PP-GEMT) Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) Program with the
California Department of Health Care Services.
ACTION: Approved participation with the California Department of Health Care
Services in the total amount of $1,114,313, plus a $111,431 assessment fee to be
advanced quarterly to the California Department of Health Care Services for managing
the PP-GEMT program, and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf
of the City.
3.23. Submittal of annual financial reports for development impact fees for Fiscal Year
2021-2022.
Item 3.23 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by
Councilmember Barrios.
Councilmember Barrios clarified she meant to remove Item 3.24 regarding the Audited
Financial Statements and Related Financial Reports from Consent to let the public
know that the City is in a healthy financial situation.
Assistant Finance Director Katrin Bandhauer reviewed the auditing process by a third
party auditor in conjunction with the Investment and Audit Committee.
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor pro tern Barrios, seconded by Councilmember
Gyllenhammer, to receive and file the annual financial reports relating to Transportation
System Improvement Program Fees, Park Infill Fees, Fire Protection Facility Fees,
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Police Facility Development Fees, and Library Facilities Development Fees. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
3.24. Audited Financial Statements and Related Financial Reports for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2022.
ACTION: Received and filed the following documents for the fiscal year ended June
30, 2022:
1. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
2. Audit Communication Letter
3. Independent Accountants' Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to the
Appropriations Limit Worksheets
4. Independent Accountants' Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to the
Investment Portfolio
5. Air Pollution Reduction Fund Financial Statements and Independent Auditors'
Report
6. Independent Auditors' Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
7. Housing Successor Fund Financial Statements
8. Single Audit of Federally Assisted Grant Programs
3.25. Authorization to apply, accept, and execute agreement for Building Forward:
Library Improvement Grant Program funds; and appropriation of $541,865 in
designated grant funding received from California State Library. Resolution No.
11427.
ACTION: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 11427. A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Orange authorizing the application, acceptance, and execution of the agreement for
Building Forward: Library Improvement Grant Program funds from the State of
California Budget Act of 2021 (SB 129).
2) Accepted into the City's budget $541,865 in grant funds from California State Library
into the following-revenue account numbers in the General Fund:
393,365 100.2001.45290.30216 - Building Forward Main Grant
89,375 100.2001.45290.30217- Building Forward El Modena Grant
59,125 100.2001.45290.30218 - Building Forward Taft Grant
3) Authorized the appropriation of $541,865 into the following expenditure account
numbers in the General Fund:
393,365 500.2001.56020.30216- Building Forward Main Grant
89,375 500.2001.56020.30217 - Building Forward El Modena Grant
59,125 500.2001.56020.30218- Building Forward Taft Grant
3.26. Approval of temporary street closures for approved special events. Resolution
No. 11430.
ACTION: 1) Adopted Resolution No.11430. A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Orange approving the temporary closure of sections of public streets for approved
special events.
2) Approved closure of municipal parking lots and temporary suspension of
neighborhood permit parking restrictions for certain events and dates occurring in
Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024.
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Approval of the Consent Calendar
Items 3.2, 3.7, 3.20, and 3.23 were removed from the Consent Calendar and heard
separately. All other items were approved as recommended.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember
Gutierrez, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER
4.1. City Council Reorganization.
Councilmember Gutierrez nominated Councilmember Barrios to serve as Mayor pro
tempore.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember
Dumitru, to select Councilmember Arianna Barrios as Mayor pro tempore for a
two-year term. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
4.2. Consideration of appointment of City Councilmembers to City Regional Boards
and Committees.
Mayor Slater announced that he will make a recommendation at the City Selection
Committee meeting to make the Orange County Sanitation District appointment a
two-year term as requested by the Mayor of Placentia.
A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez,
to appoint Councilmember Dumitru to serve as the representative to Orange County
Sanitation District and Councilmember Gyllenhammer as the alternate. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Dumitru, and Gyllenhammer
A motion was made by Mayor pro tern Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Dumitru,
to appoint Councilmember Bilodeau to serve as the representative to the Foothill
Eastern TCA and Councilmember Tavoularis as the alternate. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Tavoularis, and Bilodeau
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A motion was made by Councilmember Gyllenhammer, seconded by Councilmember
Tavoularis, to appoint the following Councilmembers to the following regional boards
and committees :
Orange City/Schools Coordinating Committee - Councilmember Gutierrez and
Councilmember Tavoularis as alternate
North Net JPA- Councilmember Dumitru and Councilmember Tavoularis as alternate
Orange Elderly Services - Councilmember Tavoularis and Councilmember Gutierrez as
alternate
Santa Ana Flood Protection Agency - Councilmember Bilodeau and Councilmember
Gutierrez as alternate.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
4.3. Consideration of revising Resolution No. 10737 establishing the City Council
Regular Meeting days and times.
Council discussed revising the current resolution to establish two regular meetings a
month.
Written Public Comments
Regina Mundekis emailed in support of two meetings a month.
Jane Kurtz emailed in support of two meetings a month.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Mayor pro tern Barrios,
to direct staff to return with a revised resolution establishing the second and fourth
Tuesday of each month as the Regular Meeting days. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember
Tavoularis, to approve March 2023 as the effective date of the revised resolution
establishing the City Council regular meeting days and times. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
4.4. Expansion of Membership of Boards, Committees, and Commissions.
Council discussed expanding the membership of Boards, Committees, and
Commissions to seven members allowing for further inclusion and participation from
Council in the selection process. Councilmembers will provide their recommendations
for appointments to boards, committees, and commissions to the Mayor. The Mayor
will retain final approval with Council's confirmation.
Written Public Comments
Regina Mundekis emailed in support of expanding the membership of boards,
committees, and commissions.
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Jane Kurtz emailed in support of expanding the membership of boards, committees,
and commissions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember
Gyllenhammer, to direct staff to return with required resolutions and/or ordinances to
expand the membership of Boards, Committees, and Commissions to seven members.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
4.5. Health and Welfare Benefits for City Councilmembers.
Council discussed reinstating health and welfare benefits for City Councilmembers. It
was mentioned that the City of Orange is the only City in Orange County that does not
currently offer health and welfare benefits to its City Council.
Written Public Comments
Regina Mundekis emailed in support of granting health and welfare benefits to City
Councilmembers.
Jane Kurtz emailed in support of granting health and welfare benefits to City
Councilmembers.
A motion was made by Mayor pro tern Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Dumitru,
to direct staff to return with options for reinstating health and welfare benefits to City
Councilmembers. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, and Slater
Noes: Gyllenhammer
Absent: None
4.6. Orange Homeless Outreach.
Mayor Slater proposed creating a City Council Homeless Outreach subcommittee with
Councilmembers Dumitru and Bilodeau joining him as members.
Public Speaker:
Doug Redding spoke in support of establishing the committee.
Written Public Comment
Regina Mundekis emailed regarding the homeless issue in Orange.
A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez,
to establish a Homeless Outreach Committee with Mayor Slater, Councilmember
Dumitru, and Councilmember Bilodeau as members. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
4.7. Meeting with Chief of Police Update.
Police Chief Dan Adams provided Council with an update on Police Department
staffing levels.
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5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
5.1. Highlight Local Business (Gutierrez& Barrios)
Councilmember Gutierrez highlighted the following local business: Next Level
Barbershop. Mayor pro tern Barrios highlighted the following local business: Trinity
Plumbing.
RECESS: The City Council recessed at 8:32 p.m. and reconvened at 8:47 p.m. with all
Members present.
5.2. Chandler/Horowitz Site Update. (Gutierrez)
Councilmember Gutierrez explained she added this item to the agenda after she
received a Public Hearing notice from the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Board
regarding this site. She announced the public comment period ends on February 10,
2023, and the Public Hearing is on March 17, 2023.
Public Works Director Chris Cash provided a brief history of the project. Interim City
Manager Kisela reported that the City hired an outside consultant to review the project
and Waste Discharge Requirement. He summarized a public comment letter that is
being sent on behalf of the City expressing concerns with the project.
Public Speakers
David Hillman spoke in opposition of the project.
Leslie Manderscheid spoke in opposition of the project.
Bonnie Robinson spoke in opposition of the project.
5.3. Other Councilmember Reports
Councilmember Tavoularis announced the third and final ad hoc meeting for the North
Tustin revisioning plan is scheduled for Thursday, January 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the
Council Chamber.
6. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
None
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Item 7.2 was re-ordered to be heard before Item 7.1.)
7.2. Public Hearing to consider the approval of the HOME Investment
Partnership-American Rescue Plan Allocation Plan prior to submittal to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Administrative Analyst Jessica Herrera provided the staff report.
Mayor Slater opened the Public Hearing at 9:22 p.m.
Public Speakers
The following spoke in support of Hub Resource Center and approval of the item: Tori
Kientz, Kylee Simonton, Darryl Borders, Fred Stoughton, Alexandra Geringer, Dana
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Scannell, Joanna Fermin, Holiday Zimmerman, John Aust, Dara Maleki, Angel
Ramirez, and Tammy McMullin.
Written Public Comment
Susan Strozewski emailed in support of Hub Resource Center.
Ed Jonke emailed in support of Hub Resource Center.
Mayor Slater closed the Public Hearing at 9:37 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Mayor pro tern Barrios,
to:
1) Authorize staff to incorporate public comments received at the Public Hearing into
the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan.
2)Approve the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan.
3) Authorize the City Manager or their designee to make any necessary changes to
the Allocation Plan and submit the Allocation Plan to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development(HUD).
4) Upon approval of the HOME-ARP Plan from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), accept into the City's revenue budget $1,572,426.70 in HOME
Investment Partnerships Program American Rescue funds into revenue account
number 317.0000.45120.30206, Federal HUD Grants- HOME-ARP Grant.
5) Upon approval of the HOME-ARP Plan from the Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), authorize the appropriation of $1,572,426.70 from the HOME
Fund (317) unreserved fund balance to expenditure account 317.9640.51670.30206-
HOME-ARP Consulting Services.
6) Authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute documents related to the
HOME-ARP Allocation Plan on behalf of the City.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
7.1. Continued Public Hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 3154-21,
Design Review No. 5060-21, and Minor Site Plan Review No. 1074, and Zone
Change No. 1305-21 for a new express car wash facility and associated vacuum
canopies located at 1325 West Katella Avenue; and finding that the Zone Change
was already considered in the scope of the City of Orange General Plan Program
EIR, and the project is exempt from CEQA. Ordinance No. 11-22 and Resolution
No. 11419. (Continued from November 15, 2022)
Assistant Community Development Director Anna Pehoushek provided the staff report.
Mayor Slater opened the Public Hearing at 9:47 p.m.
Public Speakers
Mike Learakos spoke in support of the project.
Geoff Von Der Ahe, applicant, spoke in support of the project and responded to
Council's questions.
Mayor Slater closed the Public Hearing at 10:01 p.m.
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During deliberation, Council discussed the bump out, loss of sales tax revenue, and
traffic concerns.
Mayor Slater re-opened the Public Hearing at 10:12 p.m. to allow Councilmembers the
opportunity to ask the applicant further questions; Mayor Slater closed the Public
Hearing at 10:15 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tavoularis, seconded by Councilmember
Gyllenhammer, to direct staff to work with the applicant to reduce the bump out if it
enhances the project and to introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No.
11-22. An. ordinance of -the -City Council of the City- of Orange approving Zone Change
No. 1305-21 rezoning property located at 1325 West Katella Avenue to Urban Mixed
Use to establish consistency between the Urban Mixed Use General Plan land use
designation and zoning classification in accordance with state law. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: Barrios
Absent: None
A motion was made by Councilmember Bilodeau, seconded by Councilmember
Gyllenhammer, to adopt Resolution No. 11419. A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Orange approving Conditional Use Permit No. 3154-21, Design Review
No.5060-21, and Minor Site Plan Review No. 1074-21, and Zone Change No. 1305-21
for the construction of a new 13,860 square foot automatic drive through express
carwash facility with associated vacuum stalls and related site improvements located at
1325 West Katella Avenue. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: Barrios
Absent: None
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was Adjourned in Memory of William
Bill" Steiner at 10:18 p.m.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at
6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, with Closed Session beginning at 5:00 p.m., if
necessary.
PAMELA COLEMAN DANIEL R. SLATER
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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