10/10/2023 - Council MinutesAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 24, 2023
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City of Orange
City Council
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October 10, 2023
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at
5:00 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange,
California.
4:45 PM EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
1. WELCOME
Mayor Slater welcomed everyone to the Employee Service Awards.
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 4:53 p.m.
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Slater called Closed Session to order at 5:00 p.m.
1.1 ROLL CALL
Present: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: None
Councilmember Bilodeau joined Closed Session at 5:01 p.m. Mayor pro tem Barrios
joined Closed Session at 5:02 p.m.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. with all Members present to
discuss the following:
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a.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) &(d)(1)-Two cases
Name of Case: Mary's Kitchen, et al. v. City of Orange.
United States District Court Case No. 8:21-cv-01483
Name of Case: Mary's Kitchen, et al. v. City of Orange
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01224070
b.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Tom Kisela, City Manager
Employee Organizations: Orange Maintenance and Crafts Employees' Association,
Orange Management Association, Orange Municipal Employees' Association, and
Water Division Employees'Association
RECESS TO REGULAR MEETING: At 6:00 p.m., the City Council recessed from Closed
Session to a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber.
The Council reconvened in Closed Session at 7:55 p.m. with all Members present.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
5. ADJOURNMENT
Closed Session was adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Slater called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Pastor Brenton Fessler, Orange Police Department Chaplain & 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
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1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Recognition of Central Orange Girls Fast Pitch 14U All-Star Panthers Team.
Recognition of Olive Pony World Series 11 U Champions.
CalOptima Health and Orange County Social Services Agency Presentation was
re-ordered to be heard after the baseball recognition.
Friends of the Orange Public Library Presentation to the Orange Public Library.
El Modena High School Student Liaison Emma Hoffman provided Council with a brief
update on school happenings.
Orange High School Student Liaison Nancy Albeno provided Council with a brief
update on school happenings.
1.5 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Speakers:
Ali Raisdanai spoke about an issue with the Orange Police Department.
Carole Walters raised concerns with public safety in the Plaza.
Written Public Comment
Janice Brownfield emailed about the importance of recycling organic waste and
reducing methane emissions.
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 September 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2023.
ACTION: Approved as presented.
3.3. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meeting held on
September 12, 2023.
ACTION: Approved minutes as presented.
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3.4. Agreement with West Publishing Corporation for acquisition and maintenance of
ProLaw comprehensive legal case management system.
ACTION: 1) Authorized the appropriation of $25,000 from the Liability fund (740)
unreserved fund balance to expenditure account 740.0301.51600.00000 - Legal
Services; and 2) Approved the Agreement with West Publishing Corporation in the
amount of $60,000 for acquisition and maintenance of ProLaw comprehensive legal
case management system; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on
behalf of the City.
3.5. First Amendment to Agreement with Amber Gregg, Inc. for Planning consulting
services.
ACTION: Approved the First Amendment to agreement with Amber Gregg Inc. for
Planning consulting services; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on
behalf of the City.
3.6. First Amendment with Adlerhorst International, LLC, for police canine services;
and appropriation of $18,630 in designated donation funding received from the
Orange Police Foundation to the Orange Police Department canine program.
Item 3.6 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by
Councilmember Gutierrez.
In response to Council's questions, Police Chief Dan Adams explained how the Police
Foundation was established.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Mayor pro
tern Barrios, to: 1) Approve First Amendment with Adlerhorst International, LLC, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City; 2) Accept into the
City's revenue budget an $18,630 donation from the Orange Police Foundation into
revenue account number 100.4021.48390.12307, General Fund - K9/SWAT
Donations; and 3) Authorize the appropriation of $18,630 into expenditure account
number 100.4021.55510.12307 General Fund - K9/SWAT Donations. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
3.7. Appropriation of $30,000 in designated donation funding received from the
Friends of the Orange Public Library.
ACTION: 1) Accepted into the City's budget a $30,000 donation from Friends of the
Orange Public Library into revenue account number 100.2001.48390.19990, General
Fund - Friends of the Library.
2) Authorized the appropriation of $30,000 into the following expenditure account
numbers in the General Fund for Friends of the Orange Public Library:
2,000 100.2001.53011.19990 Employee Appreciation
4,250 100.2001.55131.19990 Furniture, Machinery, and Equipment
22,000 100.2004.55131.19990 Furniture, Machinery, and Equipment
1,750 100.2016.53340.19990 Craft Supplies
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3.8. Appropriation of $34,522 in designated grant funding received from the California
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery for the Beverage Container
Recycling City Payment Program.
ACTION: 1) Accepted into the City's revenue budget a $34,522 grant from the
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery into revenue account
number 220.5022.45290.20536, Sewer- Beverage Container Program 22-23.
2) Authorized the appropriation of $34,522 into the following expenditure account
numbers Sewer- Beverage Container Program 22-23:
220.5022.51001.20536 Contractual Services 21,022
220.5022.53001.20536 Materials and Supplies 12,000
220.5022.50002.20536 Regular Salaries- Misc 1,500
3.9. Approval of plans and specifications for Annual Pipeline Renewal Project;
authorization to advertise for bids; and finding of CEQA exemption.
ACTION: Approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertising for Bid No.
23-24.13; W-722.
3.10. Approval of plans and specifications for Community Development Block Grant El
Modena Basin Public Restroom Improvement Project; authorization to advertise
for bids; and finding of CEQA exemption.
ACTION: 1) Approved plans and specifications and authorize advertising for
Community Development Block Grant El Modena Basin Public Restroom Improvement
Project, Bid No. 23-24.15 (SP-4257); and 2) Approved the use of sole-source supplier,
Public Restroom Company, for designing and pre-fabricating of restroom facility for the
El Modena Basin Public Restroom Improvement Project.
3.11. Claims for Damages.
Item 3.11 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by
Councilmember Dumitru.
Council requested staff evaluate the process for denying claims that are submitted
incorrectly to the City for another agency and the approval/settlement process.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Mayor pro tem
Barrios, to deny the following claims and refer to City Attorney and Claims Adjuster:
1. Andrew Hoyt
2. Timeline Pest Control
3. Michael Douglas Henning
4. Anthony Quintero
5. Eusebio Hernandez Ricardo
6. Jennie Mendoza
7. Michelle McGowan
8. Christopher Angell
9. Luis A. Serrano
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
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3.12. Final Acceptance of Bid No. 22-23.13, Plaza Park Safety Enhancement Project;
and authorization to file Notice of Completion.
ACTION: Accepted Plaza Park Safety Enhancement Project (SP-4230) as complete,
and authorized staff to file Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
3.13. Final Acceptance of Carpet Replacement Project at City Hall and Orange Police
Department; and authorization to file Notice of Completion.
ACTION: Accepted the Carpet Replacement Project at City Hall Public Works and
Community Development Departments and Police Department as complete, and
authorized staff to file Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
3.14. Sale of surplus property located on the south side of 2045 East Palmyra Avenue.
Written Public Comment
Shirley Grindle emailed in support of approval.
ACTION: Approved the sale of the surplus property located on the south side of 2045
East Palmyra Avenue to Mr. Named Soltari for $8,710; and authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute the Quitclaim Deed and related documents on behalf of the City.
3.15. Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Orange adding Chapter 2.62 to Title 2 of the Orange Municipal Code
Administration and Personnel) establishing a new Commission regarding
Santiago Creek. Ordinance No. 13-23.
ACTION: Adopted Ordinance No. 13-23.
3.16. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Orange and the Orange City
Fire Management Association. Resolution No. 11494.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 11494. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Orange repealing Resolution No. 11275 and all amendments thereto and approving the
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Orange and the Orange City Fire
Management Association concerning wages, hours, and other conditions of
employment effective July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026.
3.17. Approval of the Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison at Katella
Terrace Apartments located at 1249 E. Katella Avenue.
ACTION: Approved Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison at Katella
Terrace Apartments located at 1249 E. Katella Avenue; and authorized the Mayor to
execute on behalf of the City.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
Items 3.6 and 3.11 were removed from the Consent Calendar and heard separately. All
other items were approved as recommended.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tavoularis, seconded by Councilmember
Gyllenhammer, 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
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4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER
None
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
5.1. Highlight Local Business (Barrios & Gutierrez)
Mayor pro tern Barrios highlighted the following local business: Get Community.
Councilmember Gutierrez highlighted the following local business: Toma Smog.
6. AB 1234 REPORTS
None
7. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
None
8. LEGAL AFFAIRS
8.1. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 14-23 adding Chapter 2.13 to
Title 2 of the Orange Municipal Code Related to Lobbyist Registration and
Reporting.
Senior Assistant to the City Manager Jack Morgan provided the staff report and
responded to Council's questions. Council discussed the registration fee, which would
be adopted by resolution; First Amendment rights; and the creation of a Council ad hoc
committee to review the proposed ordinance and Campaign Reform ordinance.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember
Bilodeau, to create a City Council ad hoc committee to review Orange Municipal Code
Chapter 2.10 and proposed Ordinance No. 14-23 with a sunset date of three months
and one 30 day extension. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
With Council concurrence, Councilmembers Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and Dumitru were
appointed as members to the ad hoc committee.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1. Public Hearing to consider introduction and First Reading of an ordinance
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adding Chapter 8.38 of Title 8 ("Health and Safety") to the Orange Municipal Code
relating to the registration and monitoring of vacant properties and adoption of a
resolution setting the amount of fees for registration, monitoring and appeals.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember
Gutierrez, to continue Item 9.1 to the October 24, 2023, Regular City Council meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Council recessed at 7:51 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Session at 7:55 p.m. with all
Members present.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 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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