07/25/2023 - Council MinutesAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 8, 2023
MINUTES
City of Orange
City Council
July 25, 2023
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at
6:00 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange,
California.
6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Slater called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Reverend Nicky Stade from Refuge OC.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Ana Gutierrez.
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: None
1.4 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Slater announced the Concert in the Park series continues on Wednesdays
through August 9 at various locations.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Speakers
Betty Talbert spoke about the ongoing gas line issues at La Veta Monterey Condos.
Sharon Galasso commented on the withdrawal of Kornerstone Cemetery's application.
Edward Darvin spoke about the ongoing gas line issues at La Veta Monterey Condos.
Written Public Comment
Janice Brownfield emailed in support of creating more urban greenspaces and painting
streets a lighter color to reduce hot temperatures.
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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. Agreement with The Jungle Nursery, Inc. for weed abatement services for Fiscal
Year 2023-2024.
ACTION: Approved the agreement with The Jungle Nursery, Inc., in an amount
not-to-exceed $96,250 for weed abatement services; and authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.3. Second Amendment to agreement with Protel Communications, Inc. DBA
ProTelesis for replacement desk phones.
ACTION: Approved the second amendment to agreement with Protel Communications,
Inc. doing business as ProTelesis in the amount of $132,816.26 for replacement desk
phones; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.4. Approval of plans and specifications for Annual Slurry Seal at Various Locations,
Fiscal Year 2023-2024; authorization to advertise for bids; and finding of CEQA
exemption.
ACTION: Approved plans and specifications and authorized advertising for Bid No.
23-24.03; SP-4259.
3.5. Approval of plans and specifications for Lomita Neighborhood Street
Improvement Project, authorization to advertise for bids, and finding of CEQA
exemption.
ACTION: Approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertising for Bid No.
23-24.04; SP-4220.
3.6. Final Acceptance of El Modena and Serrano Parks Tot Lot Resurfacing; and
authorization to file Notice of Completion.
ACTION: Accepted El Modena and Serrano Parks Tot Lot Resurfacing as complete,
and authorized staff to file Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
3.7. Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Orange amending Chapter 2.80 of the Orange Municipal Code regarding the
obstruction and interference with enforcement of the Orange Municipal Code and
Chapter 5.54 regarding impoundment of items related to sidewalk vending.
Ordinance No. 09-23.
ACTION: Adopted Ordinance No. 09-23.
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3.8. Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Orange adding Chapter 5.53 to Title 5 of the Orange Municipal Code (Business
Taxes and Regulations) establishing regulations for mobile vending vehicles on
public and private property. Ordinance No. 11-23.
ACTION: Adopted Ordinance No. 11-23.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember
Gyllenhammer, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. 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. Designation of voting delegate and alternate(s) for the 2023 League of California
Cities (Cal Cities)Annual Conference & Expo.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gyllenhammer, seconded by Councilmember
Gutierrez, to designate Councilmember Jon Dumitru as the voting delegate and Mayor
pro tern Arianna Barrios as the alternate for the Friday, September 22, 2023, League of
California Cities General Assembly. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
4.2. Formation of a Santiago Creek Commission.
Mayor Slater discussed his vision and expectations for a formal Santiago Creek
Commission. Council discussed creating a seven member advisory board similar to the
Park Planning & Community Events Commission.
Public Speaker
Shirley Grindle spoke in support of the creation of a Santiago Creek Commission.
A motion was made by Mayor pro tern Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez,
to direct staff to return with necessary guidelines, resolutions and/or ordinances to
create a Santiago Creek Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
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5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
5.1. Highlight Local Business (Gutierrez)
Councilmember Gutierrez highlighted the following local business: Clockmaster.
5.2. Other Councilmember Reports
Councilmember Dumitru provided an update on the La Veta Monterey Condo gas line
issues.
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Item 6.2 was re-ordered to be heard before Item 6.1.)
6.2. Implementation of permit parking on both sides of Trenton Avenue between
Grand and Shaffer Streets and both sides of Grand Street south of Trenton
Avenue. Resolution No. 11484.
During discussion, staff answered Council's questions regarding spillover parking into
neighboring areas, current permit parking on Shaffer St., permit parking application
status for Center St., and removal of red curb at Trenton Avenue and Grand St.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Mayor pro tern Barrios,
to: 1) Approve permit parking on both sides of Trenton Avenue from the westerly
property lines of 331 E. Trenton Avenue/1482 N. Grand Street to Shaffer Street and
both sides of Grand Street from Trenton Avenue to the southerly terminus; and 2)
Adopt Resolution No. 11484. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange
adopting a revised master resolution of designated permit parking areas within the City
of Orange. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
6.1. Examination of Census Tract 219.14 (El Modena area) for Community
Development Block Grant funding eligibility during Fiscal Years 2000 -2023.
Jessica Herrera provided a brief staff report and Kristine Gaa, Michael Baker
International, presented the findings of an independent study conducted to examine
Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) qualifications in the El Modena area (Census Tract
219.14).
Public Speaker
Sam Rodriguez expressed his disappointment with the CDBG funding process.
Council discussed contacting HUD to ask how to create specialized funding
opportunities for this area, and the process for requesting to split the Census Tract.
During further discussion, staff was directed to return with an updated LMI map broken
down by Census Tracts and to explore other avenues for getting needed services to
this area.
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7. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
City Manager Kisela provided Council with an update on the City's efforts to mitigate
illegal street vendors.
8. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 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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