10/24/2023 - Council MinutesAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 14, 2023
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City of Orange
City Council
October 24, 2023
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at
5:00 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange,
California.
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
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:03 p.m. with all Members present to
discuss the following:
a.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)
Two potential cases)
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) & (d)(1) - One case
In re Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation
United States District Court Case No. 2:18-mn-02873
c.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
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RECESS TO REGULAR MEETING: At 6:10 p.m., the City Council recessed from Closed
Session to a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber.
The Council reconvened in Closed Session at 9:20 p.m. with all Members present.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
5. ADJOURNMENT
Closed Session was adjourned at 10:07 p.m.
6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Slater called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Pastor Thomas Copple from Spirit&Truth Worship Center.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Denis Bilodeau.
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: None
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Memorial Adjournment in honor of Wayne King.
ADDED PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation recognizing retirement of The Hobbit owners Mike and Debra Phillippi.
Assemblymember Avelino Valencia presented the City with a Proclamation recognizing
National Hispanic Heritage Month.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Slater announced the Treats in the Streets Autumn Festival event on October
26 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in Old Towne Orange Plaza, and the Veterans Day Tribute
on November 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Depot Park.
1.5 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
None
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2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Speakers:
John Nelson expressed concerns with the disbursement of street sweeping enterprise
funds.
Sam Rodriguez expressed his disappointment with the CDBG funding process and use
of Prop 218 funds.
Manuel Pineda spoke about issues with the County's Sheriffs Department.
Carole Walters inquired about a freeway off ramp near The Village shopping center.
Written Public Comment
Janice Brownfield emailed about the importance of recycling organic waste.
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. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meeting held on
September 26, 2023; Adjourned Regular Meeting held on October 3, 2023; and
Regular Meeting held on October 10, 2023.
ACTION: Approved minutes as presented.
3.3. Agreement with Grindline Skateparks, Inc. for design services for the Capital
Improvement Project Skate Park at Grijalva Park.
Item 3.3 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Mayor
Slater.
Mayor Slater commented on the community's support for adding a BMX feature to the
skatepark.
Public Speaker:
Jim Gray encouraged Council to involve the skating community during the design
stages of the skatepark.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Mayor pro
tern Barrios, to approve agreement with Grindline Skateparks, Inc. in the amount of
267,690.50 for design services for the Skate Park at Grijalva Park project (20519);
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
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3.4. Agreement with Moore lacofano Goltsman, Incorporated, dba MIG, Inc. for design
services for the Capital Improvement Project New Park in West Orange.
ACTION: 1) Approved agreement with MIG, Inc. in the amount of $245,963.30 for
design services for New Park in West Orange (20513); and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City; and 2) Authorized the appropriation of
20,963.30 in unreserved Park Acquisition (Infill) (510) fund balance to expenditure
account 510.7021.56020.20513 - CIP New Park in West Orange.
3.5. Agreement with RLA Conservation, LLC for Plaza Park Fountain Conservation
Treatment.
ACTION: 1) Approved the agreement with RLA Conservation, LLC in the amount of
104,005 for conservation treatment of the Plaza Park fountain; and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City; and 2) Authorized the
appropriation of $75,000 from the Park Acquisition (Infill) fund (510) unreserved fund
balance to expenditure account 510.7021.56020.20531 - CIP-Bldg & Improv-Plaza
Fountain Repair.
3.6. Agreement with Davis Farr, LLP for accounting services.
ACTION: Approved the agreement with Davis Farr, LLP in the amount of $80,000 for
accounting services; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of
the City.
3.7. Third Amendment to License Agreement with the County of Orange for use of
office space at Fire Station No. 7/Orange Police Substation.
ACTION: Approved the Third Amendment to License Agreement with the County of
Orange for use of office space at the Station; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute on behalf of the City.
3.8. Approve the appropriation of funds for Police Headquarters (HQ) Lobby Roof and
Heating,Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Rehabilitation project.
ACTION: Authorized the appropriation of $170,000 from Fund 553, Capital Bond
Proceeds unreserved fund balance to expenditure account number
553.5028.56020.20444, Police HQ Atrium Rehabilitation.
3.9. Claims for Damages.
ACTION: Denied the following claims and referred to City Attorney and Claims
Adjuster:
1. Martha Navarro
2. Luis Pizano
3. Elaine Boschetti
4. Ann Boggs
5. Rodrigo Soares Dearaujo
3.10. Authorize purchase of cartridge filters and 0-rings for PFAS treatment systems
from various vendors.
ACTION: Approved purchase orders for PFAS cartridge filters and 0-rings in the
amount of $300,000 with PDDA Filtration System, $100,000 with Towner Filtration, and
100,000 with Pure Process Filtration for a total amount of$500,000.
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3.11. Authorize the purchase of six vehicles for various Departments through a
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.
ACTION: Approved the purchase of four Ford F-150s and two Dodge Durangos from
Nation Auto Fleet Group in the amount of$252,763.
3.12. Adoption of a Resolution approving the submittal of project funding applications
to the Orange County Transportation Authority for competitive Measure M2
Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program. Resolution No. 11496.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 11496. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Orange approving the submittal of improvement projects to the Orange County
Transportation Authority for funding under the competitive Measure M2 Regional
Traffic Signal Synchronization Program.
3.13. Adoption of a Resolution certifying that the City of Orange has the resources to
fund the projects in the Federal Fiscal Years 2024/25-2029/30 transportation
improvement program and affirms its commitment to implement all projects in
the program. Resolution No. 11497.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 11497. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Orange which certifies that the City of Orange has the resources to fund the projects in
the FFY 2024/25-2029/30 Transportation Improvement Program and affirms its
commitment to implement all projects in the program.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
Item 3.3 was 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
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER
Mayor Slater announced that Councilmember Gutierrez has requested Mayor pro tem
Barrios replace her on the City Council Lobbyist Ad Hoc Committee.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
5.1. Park and Park Amenity Naming Policy(Gyllenhammer)
Councilmember Gyllenhammer requested a report on developing a Park and Park
Amenity Naming policy.
Public Speaker:
James Kushon, Orange Dog Park Association, spoke in support of developing a policy.
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5.2. Other Councilmember Reports
Mayor pro tern Barrios reported on the success of Love Orange Day, and requested a
Proclamation in their honor. Mayor pro tern Barrios also congratulated the winners of
OTPA's 2023 Halloween decorating contest.
Councilmember Gutierrez shared a news segment regarding the Halloween
decorations in the Old Towne area.
In response to a non-agenda public comment made earlier in the evening,
Councilmember Dumitru announced the City Council has not taken any action
regarding a freeway off ramp at the 55 freeway and Meats Avenue.
6. AB 1234 REPORTS
None
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1. Presentation of Economic Development Strategy.
Economic Development Manager Aaron Schulze presented the proposed strategy
utilizing a PowerPoint presentation.
Public Speakers:
Elizabeth Holloman, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, spoke in support of
the plan.
Laura Thomas spoke in support of the plan.
Alisa Driscoll spoke in support of the plan.
Enrique Perez spoke in support of the plan.
Report was received and filed.
7.2. Agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited for Professional Services related to
the Old Towne Smart Parking Program Development and Implementation Project.
Public Speakers:
Elizabeth Holloman, Downtown Merchants Association, indicated that parking is the
number one concern in Old Towne.
AJ Ricci spoke in support of approval.
Al Ricci spoke in support of approval.
Wil Dee spoke in support of approval.
During discussion, Councilmember Dumitru indicated he did not support paid parking.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gyllenhammer, seconded by Mayor pro tern
Barrios, to: 1) Approve the agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited in the amount of
54,040 for consulting services related to the Old Towne Smart Parking Program
Development and Implementation Project; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute on behalf of the City; and 2) Authorize $8,100 (15%) of the agreement amount
for contingency purposes. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Ayes: Barrios, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: Dumitru
Absent: None
7.3. Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. as a single source for maintenance of
surveillance cameras, hardware infrastructure, and licensing supporting the
City's existing Genetec Security platform.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember
Gutierrez, to approve the three-year agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. in the total
amount of $921,859.49 for maintenance of surveillance cameras, hardware
infrastructure, and the Genetec security platform license; 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
7.4. Approval of plans and specifications for the City of Orange Corporation Yard
Renovations Project, Phase I; authorization to advertise for bids; and finding of
CEQA exemption.
In response to Council's questions, staff explained the project has been scaled back
from the original plans.
A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez,
to approve plans and specifications and authorize advertising for Bid No. 23-24.14. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
7.5. Agreement with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates for a citywide
survey and analysis.
Mayor pro tern Barrios recused herself from Item 7.5 due to a potential conflict with
employment and left the dais at 8:04 p.m.
During discussion, Dr. Richard Bernard, Fairbank, Maslin, Maulin, Metz & Associates,
answered Council's questions about how respondents would be identified and the
types of questions that would be posed in the city-wide survey.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember
Gutierrez, to: 1) Approve the agreement with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz &
Associates in the amount of $65,750 to develop and administer a statistically valid
community survey in the City of Orange and present the results with all necessary
analyses/interpretations; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf
of the City; and 2) Authorize the appropriation of $65,750 from the General Fund
unreserved fund balance to expenditure account number 100.0201.51670.00000,
General Fund - Other Professional & Consulting Services. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, and Slater
Noes: Gyllenhammer
Absent: None
Recuse: Barrios
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RECESS: The City Council recessed at 8:51 p.m. and reconvened at 9:06 p.m. with all
Members present.
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
None
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1. Public hearing to consider Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 15-23
amending Titles 16 and 17 of the Orange Municipal Code to enact definitions and
development standards applicable to lot splits and second dwelling units in
single-family residential zones as a result of Senate Bill 9 and finding of CEQA
exemption.
Mayor Slater opened the Public Hearing at 9:07 p.m.
Public Speaker:
Paul Kim spoke in opposition of adopting ordinance.
Mayor Slater closed the Public Hearing at 9:10 p.m.
A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez,
to Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 15-23. An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 16 (Subdivisions) and Title 17
Zoning) of the Orange Municipal Code by enacting ministerial standards applicable to
lot splits in single-family residential zones allowed as a result of SB 9, enacting
ministerial standards applicable to the location, access, size and setback of second
dwelling units in single-family residential zones allowed as a result of SB 9, and adding
and revising definitions to clarify said development standards. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
9.2. Public Hearing to consider Introduction and First Reading of an ordinance
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 9.2 to a date uncertain. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
Council recessed at 9:18 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Session at 9:20 p.m. with all
Members present.
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10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:07 p.m. in Memory
of Wayne King to a meeting on Monday, October 30, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council
Chamber.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at
6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, with Closed Session beginning at 5:00 p.m., if
necessary.
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PAMELA COLEMAN DANIEL R. SLATER
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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