02/13/2024 - Council MinutesAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 12, 2024
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City of Orange
City Council
February 13, 2024
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Tuesday, February 13, 2024,
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 6:03 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Sr. Mary Sweeney from Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember John Gyllenhammer.
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: Gutierrez
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Orange High School Student Liaison Nancy Albeno provided Council with a brief
update on school happenings.
Chapman University Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship Presentation.
2.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Speakers:
Brenda Lebsack urged voters to vote no on OUSD Board Members recall.
Robert S. urged voters to vote no on OUSD Board Members recall.
Rosa Otero urged voters to vote no on OUSD Board Members recall.
Sonia Anderson urged voters to vote no on OUSD Board Members recall.
Louise Salomon urged voters to vote no on OUSD Board Members recall.
Stanley S. urged voters to vote no on OUSD Board Members recall.
Michele expressed concerns with 5G cell towers.
Written Public Comment
Janice Brownfield emailed about expected heat waves this summer and measures to
keep most vulnerable safe.
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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. Confirmation of warrant registers dated January 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2024.
ACTION: Approved as presented.
3.3. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meetings held on
January 9 and 23, 2024.
ACTION: Approved minutes as presented.
3.4. Monthly Treasurer's Reports for October, November, and December 2023.
Note: Council requested the next monthly Treasurer's Report be presented under
Administrative Reports.
ACTION: Received and filed.
3.5. Seventh Amendment to Agreement with Granicus LLC, a Minnesota Limited
Liability Company, for one-year of subscription renewal.
ACTION: Approved the Seventh Amendment to Master Subscription Agreement with
Granicus, LLC for a one-year renewal of annual subscriptions in the amount of
117,555.79; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on
behalf of the City.
3.6. Appropriation of$25,790.72 in Senior Mobility Program funds.
ACTION: Authorized the appropriation of $25,790.72 from the Traffic
Improvement-Measure M2 unreserved fund balance to:
263.7041.51780.30151 Sr. Transportation 20-21 643.15
263.7041.51780.30175 Sr. Transportation 21-22 789.36
263.7041.51780.30191 Sr. Transportation 22-23 24,358.21
3.7. Approval of plans and specifications for Annual Pavement Maintenance at
Various Locations, Fiscal Year 2023-2024; authorization to advertise for bids;
and finding of California Environmental Quality Act exemption.
ACTION: 1) Approved the plans and specifications and authorize advertising for Bid
No. 23-24 (SP-4261); 2) Found that the proposed project is categorically exempt from
the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA
Guidelines 15301 (Class 1(c) - Existing Facilities); and
3)Authorized the following budget transfer:
From: 263.5011.56330.30167, Measure M2 Katella Avenue Street Rehabilitation
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123,594
To: 263.5011.56330.13120, Measure M2 Pavement Management Program $123,594
3.8. Rejection of all bids received for City of Orange Corporation Yard Renovation
Project, Phase I; and authorization to re-advertise for bids.
ACTION: Rejected all bids received for City of Orange Corporation Yard Renovation
Project - Phase I, Bid No. 23-24.14; and directed staff to re-advertise for bids.
3.9. Final Acceptance of Garage Door Replacement at the Corporation Yard and Fire
Stations 3, 5, and 6; and authorization to file Notice of Completion.
ACTION: Accepted Garage Door Replacement at the Corporation Yard and Fire
Stations 3, 5, and 6 (Bid No. 22-23.31, SP-4249) as complete; and authorized staff to
file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder.
3.10. Authorize the purchase of four 2024 Ford Explorers from the National Auto Fleet
Group for the Orange Police and Public Works Departments using a Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement.
Written Public Comment
Shashwat Patel submitted an eComment in support of the purchase.
ACTION: Approved the purchase of four 2024 Ford Explorers from National Auto Fleet
Group in the amount of$157,166.
3.11. Approval of amended Financial Reserve Policy. Resolution No. 11528.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 11528. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Orange establishing a Financial Reserve Policy and Pension Funding Policy.
3.12. Revision of City's Employer-Employee Relations Rules and Regulations.
Resolution No. 11529.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 11529. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Orange rescinding Resolution Nos. 3611, 4115, and 4125 and updating
Employer-Employee Relations Rules and Regulations in accordance with the
requirements of Chapter 10, Division 4, Title 1 of the Government Code of the State of
California.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Councilmember Bilodeau, seconded by Mayor pro tern Barrios,
to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: Gutierrez
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER
None
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5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Dumitru requested staff explore an anti-graffiti bounty program, and a
license plate recognition system to deter smash and grab thefts. Staff replied that the
Police Department has a report regarding a license plate recognition system on an
upcoming Council meeting agenda.
6. AB 1234 REPORTS
None
7. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
7.1. Resignation of Carol Fox from the Design Review Committee.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember
Gyllenhammer, to accept the resignation of Committee Member Fox effective March 7,
2024; and direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy no earlier than February 16,
2024, and no later than March 27, 2024, pursuant to the Maddy Act. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: Gutierrez
7.2. Appointments to the Santiago Creek Commission.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tavoularis, seconded by Councilmember
Gyllenhammer, to appoint Pamela Galera, David Hillman, and Susan Tillou to a term
ending June 30, 2027; and Addison Adams, Robert Baca, Michael Knight, and
Brendon Moeller to a term ending June 30, 2028. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: Gutierrez
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
8.1. Agreements between the City and Milan REI X, LLC to extend certain statutes of
limitation to further evaluate non-residential uses for the "Brandman site" and
the "Creekside Village site."
Public Speaker:
Dru Whitefeather spoke in opposition of approval.
Written Public Comments
Alexander DeGood; Cox, Castle, & Nicholson representing Milan; submitted a letter in
support.
Reggie Mundekis submitted an eComment in support of approval.
During discussion, Mayor pro tern Barrios indicated she could not support the approval
of this item.
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City Attorney Vigliotta informed Council there were a couple of typos in the agreements
that will be corrected before they are executed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bilodeau, seconded by Councilmember
Dumitru, to:
1) Approve the amended Agreements with Milan REI X, LLC to extend statutes of
limitation in order to further evaluate non-residential uses for the Brandman and
Creekside Village sites, including, but not limited to, recreational and sport uses,
educational institution uses, acquisition by the City or a third party, or other paths to
keep these two sites open space.
2) Delegate authority to the City Manager, with the concurrence of the City Attorney, to
execute or terminate one or both of the Agreements.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Dumitru, Tavoularis, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: Barrios
Absent: Gutierrez
With Council concurrence, an ad hoc committee was created with Mayor Slater,
Councilmember Gyllenhammer, and Councilmember Gutierrez as members to explore
non-residential uses for the two sites.
Councilmember Tavoularis left the dais at 6:58 p.m.
8.2. Declare the property located at 515 Fletcher Avenue as Surplus Right-of-Way and
authorize Property Exchange with Rexford Industrial Realty, L.P. Resolution No.
11526.
Entered into the record: memo from staff requesting a continuance to a date uncertain.
A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Dumitru,
to continue this item to a date uncertain. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: Tavoularis, and Gutierrez
Councilmember Tavoularis returned to the dais at 7:00 p.m.
9. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
9.1. Discussion on Safe and Sane Fireworks.
Written Public Comment
Reggie Mundekis submitted an eComment opposing the sale of safe and sane
fireworks.
Council discussed the sale of safe and sane fireworks in surrounding cities and
enforceability of the current ban on safe and sane fireworks in the City of Orange.
Staff was directed to return with information on repealing the ban on fireworks.
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9.2. Fiscal Year 2022-23 General Fund Year-End Budget Report.
Budget Manager Michelle Kresan provided a staff report utilizing a PowerPoint
presentation, and answered Council's questions regarding ARPA funds.
Report was received and filed.
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1. Public Hearing to consider an appeal of Planning Commission approval of
Conditional Use Permit No. 3210-23 for a new church and coffeehouse at 611 W.
Chapman Avenue and finding of CEQA exemption.
Mayor Slater opened the Public Hearing at 7:31 p.m.
Public Speakers:
Scott Bolt, appellant, spoke in support of approving the appeal.
Peter Shambrook, applicant, spoke in support of denying the appeal.
The following spoke in support of denying the appeal and in support of CedarHouse:
Danny Kurimay, Ron Sallinger, Tori Kientz, Kylee Simonton, Janelle Sherod, Jeff
Sherod, Jeff Stingley, Dane Shambrook, Ruth Stingley, Joel Whittington.
RECESS: The City Council recessed at 8:07 p.m. and reconvened at 8:24 p.m. with all
Members present, except Councilmember Gutierrez who was absent.
Public Speakers (Continued):
The following did not speak but were in support of denying the appeal: Chris Key, Joel
K., Abby Kurimay, Kate Kurimay, and Mark Maietta.
The following spoke in support of approving the appeal and in opposition of the project:
James Chadwick, Tod Brewster, Ginger Comrad, Ana Palma, Pat Hetherington, and
Karen Freemen.
Written Public Comments
Brian Tiqui submitted a letter in support of approving the appeal.
Danielle Pulliam submitted a letter in support of approving the appeal.
Andrea Brooks submitted an eComment in support of approving the appeal.
Mayor Slater closed the Public Hearing at 9:02 p.m.
During deliberation, Council discussed the conditions of approval being too specific,
noise concerns, size of gatherings, and traffic.
Councilmember Bilodeau made a motion to deny the appeal and strike the second
sentence from Resolution No. PC 20-23 Condition No. 15 "Any sound, including
amplified and un-amplified sound or music, shall not be audible from the outside of the
building."
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Councilmember Dumitru requested to amend the motion to include removal of the
specific hours of operation listed in the bullet points in Condition No. 16.
Councilmember Bilodeau accepted the amendment. Councilmember Dumitru
seconded the amended motion.
During further discussion, Council requested staff to explore adding this neighborhood
to the permit parking program.
After further discussion, Mayor pro tem Barrios made a substitute motion to deny the
appeal and adopt Resolution No. 11527 as presented. Motion failed due to lack of a
second.
An amended motion was made by Councilmember Bilodeau, seconded by
Councilmember Dumitru, to:
1) Deny the appeal and adopt amended Resolution No. 11527 with modifications to
Resolution No. PC 20-23 Condition Nos. 15 and 16 by striking the second sentence in
Condition No. 15 "Any sound, including amplified and un-amplified sound or music,
shall not be audible from the outside of the building" and removing the specific hours of
operation listed in the bullet points in Condition No. 16.
Resolution No. 11527. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange denying
Appeal No. 0564-23 and approving Conditional Use Permit No. 3210-23, a request by
CedarHouse, a 501(C)(3) organization for operation of a church with classes,
community enrichment activities and a coffeehouse at 611 West Chapman Avenue.
2) Find the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Dumitru, Tavoularis, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: Barrios
Absent: Gutierrez
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at
6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, with Closed Session beginning at 5:00 p.m., if
necessary.
PAMELA COLEMAN ANIEL R. SLATER
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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