03/12/2024 - Council MinutesAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 26, 2024
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City of Orange
City Council
March 12, 2024
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 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 5:03 p.m.
1.1 ROLL CALL
Present: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: None
Mayor pro tern Barrios joined Closed Session at 5:05 p.m.
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,
except Mayor pro tem Barrios who joined Closed Session at 5:05 p.m., to discuss the
following:
a.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) & (d)(1) - One case
Name of Case: Mignon Mitchell, et. al. v. City of Orange
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01378669
b.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code
Section 54956.9. (One potential case)
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
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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 9:55 p.m. with all Members present, except
Councilmember Tavoularis who left the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Closed Session was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Slater called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Reverend Dr. Robb Ring from Immanuel Lutheran Church of Orange.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Mayor pro tern Arianna Barrios.
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: None
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Norma Mendoza, CASA of Orange County, presented a brief overview of CASA.
2023 Community Partner Recognition.
1.5 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Speakers:
Jonathan Zimmerman recognized City staff for all that they do.
Jake Corner encouraged Council to include a sustainability plan as part of the strategic
planning process.
The following expressed concerns with a family shelter opening in their neighborhood:
Tuan Truong, Harry Mear, Chrisann Mear, Kevin Smith, Rosa Salazar de la Torre,
Kelly Nelson, Rudy Munoz, and Mario Lomeli.
Written Public Comment
Janice Brownfield submitted an email regarding the importance of planting trees.
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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 February 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2024
ACTION: Approved as presented.
3.3. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meetings held on
February 13 and 27, 2024.
ACTION: Approved minutes as presented.
3.4. Agreement with Insight Enterprises, Inc. for Microsoft Enterprise software
licenses for all City computers and servers.
Item 3.4 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by
Councilmember Gyllenhammer.
During discussion, staff responded to Council's questions regarding the number of
licenses, agreement term, and potential for sharing email accounts. Staff indicated
sharing email accounts presents security concerns.
Councilmember Gyllenhammer proposed decreasing the term from three years to one
year allowing staff to examine the City's licensing needs.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Gyllenhammer, seconded by
Councilmember Tavoularis, to approve a one-year agreement with Insight Enterprises,
Inc. for Microsoft software licensing; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Dumitru, Tavoularis, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: Barrios, and Gutierrez
Absent: None
3.5. Agreement with NaviRetail, Inc. for retail development services.
ACTION: 1) Approved the agreement with NaviRetail, Inc. in the amount of $50,000 for
retail development services; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on
behalf of the City.
2) Authorized the following budget transfer:
From: 952.9810.56020.20247 NW & SW Merged 2003 Taxable Bonds SAORA
Capital $50,000
To: 952.9810.51670.00000 NW & SW Merged 2003 Taxable Bonds Other
Professional and Consulting Services $50,000
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3.6. Appropriation of $12,758 in designated grant funding received from the California
Library Association and California State Library.
Item 3.6 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by
Councilmember Gutierrez.
Councilmember Gutierrez explained she removed the item to highlight the Lunch at the
Library program.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Mayor pro
tern Barrios, to:
1) Accept into the City's revenue budget $12,758 in grant funds from California Library
Association and California State Library to:
100.2001.45495.30121 Other Grant Revenue Lunch at the Library
2)Authorize the appropriation of$12,758 to:
100.2016.53340.30121 Craft Supplies Lunch at the Library
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
3.7. Award of Contract to R. J. Noble Company for Community Development Block
Grant Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Grand Street Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation
Project; Bid No. 23-24.26.
Item 3.7 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by
Councilmember Gutierrez.
Note: Councilmember Dumitru recused himself from Item 3.7 due to the Levine Act and
left the dais at 7:16 p.m.
In response to Council's questions regarding the funds being used for the project, staff
indicated the surplus CDBG funds were transferred from the FY 2023-2024 Palmyra
Project.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Mayor pro
tern Barrios, to:
1) Authorize the Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding to increase the
2023-2024 Street Rehabilitation Project by $56,400, for a total not-to-exceed amount of
338,790; and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the amendment
on behalf of the City.
2) Authorize the Amendment to the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan to increase the
allocation to the 2023-2024 Street Rehabilitation Project by $56,400 to a total
allocation of $338,790 and submit the Amendment to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
3) Approve the contract with R. J. Noble Company in the total amount of $325,360,
representing an original bid amount of $295,782, plus a 10% contingency of $29,578,
for Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Grand Street
Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Project; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute on behalf of the City.
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4) Authorize the following budget transfer:
From: 310.9645.56582.20500 - CDBG Sycamore and Palmyra Neighborhoods Street
Rehabilitation $56,400
To: 310.9645.56582.30220 - CDBG Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation $56,400
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recuse: Dumitru
Councilmember Dumitru returned to the dais at 7:19 p.m.
3.8. Award of Contract to Diversified Thermal Services for mechanical services and
preventative maintenance for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment
at various city buildings and parks; and finding of California Environmental
Quality Act exemption; Bid No. 23-24.22 (SP-4277).
ACTION: 1) Approved the contract with Diversified Thermal Services, LLC in the
amount of $608,144 to maintain and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
systems in various city buildings and parks; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the contract on behalf of the City; and 2) Found that the proposed project is
categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15301 "Existing Facilities" Class 1.
3.9. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Demolition of Building at 2829 N.
Glassell Street; Bid No. 23-24.08 (SP-4262).
ACTION: 1) Accepted Demolition of Building at 2829 N. Glassell Street as complete;
and 2) Authorized the City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County
Clerk-Recorder's Office.
3.10. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Santiago Canyon Road - Newport
Boulevard to Jamboree Road project; Bid No. 22-23.16 (SP-4201).
ACTION: 1) Accepted Santiago Canyon Road - Newport Boulevard to Jamboree Road
project as complete; and 2) Authorized the City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with
the Orange County Clerk-Recorder's Office.
3.11. Second Reading and adoption of Ordinances related to the duties of City
Treasurer and the creation of the Audit Advisement Committee and the
Investment Advisory Committee. Ordinance Nos. 01-24, 02-24 and 03-24.
ACTION: 1) Adopted Ordinance No. 01-24. An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Orange amending section2.26.010 of the Orange Municipal Code Related to the
Duties of the Treasurer.
2) Adopted Ordinance No. 02-24. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Orange adding Chapter 2.50 to Title 2 of the Orange Municipal Code (Administration
and Personnel) establishing the Audit Advisory Committee.
3) Adopted Ordinance No. 03-24. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Orange adding Chapter 2.51 to Title 2 of the Orange Municipal Code (Administration
and Personnel) establishing the Investment Advisory Committee.
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3.12. Authorize an increase to various purchase orders for vehicle parts, traffic control
devices, signs, materials, and services from various vendors for the Public
Works Department, Field Services Division.
ACTION: 1) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not-to-exceed
amount of $50,000 with SC Signs & Supplies, LLC for traffic control devices and signs;
2) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not-to-exceed amount
of $42,000 with American Truck Driving School for commercial license training; 3)
Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not-to-exceed amount of
60,000 with Iry Seaver Motorcycles for fleet parts and services; 4) Approved an
increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not-to-exceed amount of $60,000 with
Pete's Road Services for fleet parts and services; 5) Approved an increase to a blanket
purchase for a total not-to-exceed amount of $60,000 with Quinn Group, Inc.
Maintenance for fleet parts and services; 6) Approved an increase to a blanket
purchase order for a total not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 with So. Cal Fire Services,
Inc. for fleet parts and services; 7) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order
for a total not-to-exceed amount of $70,000 with Fire Apparatus Solutions for fleet
parts and services; 8) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total
not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 with Daniel Tire Services for fleet parts and services;
9) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not-to-exceed amount
of $40,000 with Cal-State Auto Parts, Inc. for fleet parts; 10) Approved an increase to a
blanket purchase order for a total not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 with Southern
Counties Lubricants for fleet parts; and 11) Approved an increase to a blanket
purchase order for a total not-to-exceed amount of $40,000 with West Coast Batteries
for fleet parts.
3.13. Authorize the purchase of Urban Search and Rescue tools and equipment for the
Fire Department from L.N. Curtis & Sons using a Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement.
ACTION: Approved the purchase of Urban Search and Rescue tools and equipment
from L.N. Curtis & Sons for a total amount of$135,000.
3.14. Approval of payment to Southern California Edison for new electrical service for
Well No. 28 located at 225 W. Maple Avenue.
Note: Mayor pro tern Barrios abstained due to a potential conflict with employment.
ACTION: Approved payment to Southern California Edison in the amount of
81,005.98 for the design and installation of electrical service to Well No. 28.
3.15. 2024 City of Orange Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review Notice.
ACTION: Directed staff to review the Conflict of Interest Code and authorized
execution of the Biennial Review Notice no later than October 1, 2024.
3.16. Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison for electrical service to the
Katella Terrace senior affordable housing project, under construction on
City-owned land at 1249 East Katella Avenue.
Note: Mayor pro tern Barrios abstained due to a potential conflict with employment.
ACTION: Approved an additional Grant of Easement to Southern California Edison for
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the Katella Terrace Apartments located at 1249 East Katella Avenue to accommodate
a separate transformer; and authorized the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City.
3.17. Adoption of records retention schedules. Resolution No. 11530.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 11530. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Orange adopting a records retention schedule and authorizing destruction of certain
city records.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
Items 3.4, 3.6, and 3.7 were removed from the Consent Calendar and heard
separately. Councilmember Dumitru recused from Item 3.7. Mayor pro tern Barrios
abstained from Items 3.14 and 3.16. All other items were approved as recommended.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, 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
4.1. Consider establishing a City Council budget ad hoc committee.
Item 4.1 was re-ordered to be heard after Item 7.2.
4.2. Consider establishing a City Council ad hoc committee to assist staff with public
education regarding the City's fiscal solvency.
Item 4.2 was re-ordered to be heard after Item 7.2.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
5.1. Highlight Local Business (Gutierrez)
Councilmember Gutierrez highlighted the following local business: The Dragonfly
Shops & Gardens.
She announced that Orange High would be performing Little Shop of Horrors, and
thanked CalOptima for hosting a Community Resource Fair Event on March 2.
5.2. Other Councilmember Reports
Councilmember Dumitru requested to work with staff to update the City's registered sex
offender restrictions ordinance. He also requested a report regarding Council support
for overturning Prop 47.
Councilmember Tavoularis requested a report reconsidering the City's current
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membership in the League of California Cities (CalCities) at a future Council meeting.
6. AB 1234 REPORTS
None
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1. Status of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget.
Finance Director Trang Nguyen and Budget Manager Michelle Kresan provided an
overview on the status of the current fiscal year budget including reports on actuals
from July 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023; year-end estimates, and estimated
fund balance at June 30, 2024.
Councilmember Bilodeau left the dais at 7:51 p.m.
A motion was made by Mayor pro tern Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Dumitru,
to receive and file report, and approve the following:
1)Authorize the following budget transfer:
From: 317.0000.57120.00000 HOME Transfers $129,049.48
To: 100.0000.49010.00000 General Fund Transfers $129,049.48
2) Authorize the appropriation of $64,944 from the fund balance to:
553.5028.56020.20494 Capital Bond Proceeds Fund Administrative Building
Improvements
3) Authorize the appropriation of$350,000 from the General Fund, fund balance to:
100.2001.51231.00000 - Electricity $75,000
100.3011.51231.00000 - Electricity 125,000
100.4011.51231.00000 - Electricity 100,000
100.7001.51231.00000 - Electricity 50,000
4) Authorize additional appropriation from fund balance to the following accounts:
100.2001.58514.00000 General Fund Fuel Allocation $1,070
100.3011.58514.00000 General Fund Fuel Allocation 37,460
100.4001.58514.00000 General Fund Fuel Allocation 94,180
100.5011.58514.00000 General Fund Fuel Allocation 24,615
100.6021.58514.00000 General Fund Fuel Allocation 1,070
100.7001.58514.00000 General Fund Fuel Allocation 37,460
125.3015.58514.00000 EMT Fund Fuel Allocation 6,420
220.5022.58514.00000 Sewer Fund Fuel Allocation 11,775
270.5021.58514.00000 Gas Tax Fuel Allocation 49,230
600.8011.58514.00000 Water Fund Fuel Allocation 56,720
5)Authorize the appropriation of$320,000 to account:
710.5023.49021.00000 Charges for Fuel $320,000
6)Authorize the appropriation of$320,000 from the fund balance to:
710.5023.53720.00000 Equipment Expense Fund Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
7) Authorize the appropriation of $300,000 from the fund balance to:
740.0312.52310.00000 Liability Fund Liability Claims Paid
8) Authorize the appropriation of $80,000 from the fund balance to:
740.0312.52320.00000 Liability Fund Property Damage
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9) Authorize the appropriation of $80,000 from the Low & Moderate Income Housing
Asset Fund fund balance to:
921.6041.50002.00000 Regular Salaries - Miscellaneous 40,000
921.6041.51670.00000 Other Professional & Consulting Svcs 40,000
10) Authorize the following changes to the City's Schedule of Positions:
a. Reclassify two Administrative Specialist positions to two Administrative Assistant
positions in the Public Works Department.
b. Reclassify the Senior Administrative Analyst position to a Public Works Administrator
in the Public Works Department.
c. Eliminate the Real Estate Property Agent in the Public Works Department.
d. Authorize two part-time benefitted Code Compliance Officers in the Community
Development Department.
e. Retitle the Records Manager position to a Records Coordinator position in the City
Clerk's Department.
f. Modify the Schedule of Positions to include the Forensic Services Specialist position
and eliminate the Forensic Services Supervisor position in the Police Department.
11) Adopt Resolution No. 11531. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange
Amending Resolution No. 11512 between the City of Orange and the Orange
Management Association.
12) Adopt Resolution No. 11532. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange
Amending Resolution No. 11480 relating to the Classification, Compensation, and
Terms of Employment of Executive Management and Senior Management Employees.
13) Adopt Resolution No. 11533. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange
Rescinding Resolution No. 11514 and amending the Citywide Pay Schedule in
accordance with the requirements of California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section
570.5.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: Bilodeau
RECESS: The City Council recessed at 7:54 p.m. and reconvened at 8:12 p.m. with all
Members present.
7.2. Agreements with Pivotal Strategies for public education and outreach services
and Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz, & Associates for tracking survey services.
Senior Assistant to the City Manager Jack Morgan provided the staff report. Council
discussed the proposed work plan and the importance of educating the public.
A motion was made by Mayor pro tern Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Dumitru,
to: 1) Approve the agreement with Pivotal Strategies in the amount of $98,500 to
provide public education and outreach services; and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute on behalf of the City; and 2) Approve the agreement with Fairbank,
Maslin, Maullin, Metz, & Associates in the amount of $50,000 for tracking survey
services; 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, and Slater
Noes: Bilodeau, and Gyllenhammer
Absent: None
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Items 4.1 and 4.2 were re-ordered to be heard after Item 7.2.)
4.REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER
4.1. Consider establishing a City Council budget ad hoc committee.
Mayor Slater proposed creating a Budget Ad hoc Committee comprised of the Mayor,
Councilmember Bilodeau, and Councilmember Gyllenhammer.
A motion was made by Mayor pro tern Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez,
to establish a budget ad hoc committee comprised of Mayor Slater, Councilmember
Bilodeau, and Councilmember Gyllenhammer to review the Fiscal Year 2024-2025
budget until the budget is adopted or July 1, 2024, whichever comes first. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
4.2. Consider establishing a City Council ad hoc committee to assist staff with public
education regarding the City's fiscal solvency.
Mayor Slater proposed creating an ad hoc committee comprised of Mayor pro tern
Barrios, Councilmember Gutierrez, and Councilmember Tavoularis to assist staff with
public education.
A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez,
to establish an ad hoc committee comprised of Mayor pro tem Barrios, Councilmember
Gutierrez, and Councilmember Tavoularis to assist staff with public education
regarding the City's fiscal solvency. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.3. Presentation of feasibility study for an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District
and agreement with Kosmont & Associates, Inc. for economic development
services.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember
Gutierrez, to:
1) Approve the agreement with Kosmont & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $59,500
for economic development services; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
on behalf of the City.
2) Authorize the following budget transfer of$59,500:
From: 952.9810.56020.20247 NW & SW Merged 2003 Taxable Bonds - SAORA
Capital
To: 952.9810.51670.00000 NW & SW Merged 2003 Taxable Bonds - Other
Professional & Consulting Services
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
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7.4. Receive and file a report on "Safe and Sane" fireworks and provide direction to
City staff.
Public Speaker:
Jonathan Zimmerman spoke in opposition to allowing the sale of any fireworks in
Orange.
During deliberation, Council discussed boundaries, number of permits to allow, and
enforcement.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember
Tavoularis, to direct staff to place a measure on the November 5, 2024, ballot to allow
the sale and possession of "safe and sane" fireworks within the city limits. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: Barrios
Absent: None
7.5. First Amendment to Agreement with 4Leaf, Inc. for supplemental code
enforcement services.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Mayor pro tern Barrios,
to authorize and approve the revision to the First Amendment with 4Leaf, Inc to
increase compensation by $285,000, of which $180,000 is from department salary
savings and $105,000 is from the unreserved General Fund balance for supplemental
code enforcement services through June 30, 2024, and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute on behalf of the city; and authorize the appropriation of $105,000 from
the General Fund (100) unreserved fund balance to expenditure account
100.6032.51780.00000 - Other Contractual Services. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilmember Tavoularis left the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
7.6. Agreement with Bludot Technologies, Inc. for shop local program rewards
software.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember
Gyllenhammer, to: 1) Approve the agreement with Bludot Technologies, Inc. in the
amount of $5,940 for shop local program rewards software; and authorize the City
Manager to execute on behalf of the City; and 2) Approve the use of $30,000 from
account 100.0201.51670.00000 to fund the rewards program. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: Tavoularis
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8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
8.1. Update on Economic Development Program.
Economic Development Manager Aaron Schulze provided an update.
Report was received and filed.
8.2. California Public Employee's Retirement System annual valuation report as of
June 30, 2022.
Ira Summer, Govinvest Senior Consultant, presented the staff report and answered
Council's questions.
Report was received and filed.
9. LEGAL AFFAIRS
9.1. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 04-24 amending Title 12 of the
Orange Municipal Code to revise the responsible department for management of
the tree removal program from the Community Services Department to the Public
Works Department.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember
Dumitru, to introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 04-24. An Ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Orange Amending Sections 12.32.070, 12.32.080,
12.32.090, and 12.32.110 of the Orange Municipal Code related to tree removal
process. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: Tavoularis
Council recessed at 9:50 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Session at 9:55 p.m. with all
Members present, except Councilmember Tavoularis who left the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 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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