04/09/2024 - Council MinutesAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 23, 2024
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City of Orange
City Council
April 09, 2024
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Tuesday, April 9, 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 pro tern Barrios called Closed Session to order at 5:03 p.m.
1.1 ROLL CALL
Present: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and Bilodeau
Absent: Gyllenhammer, and Slater
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 Slater and Councilmember Gyllenhammer who were absent, 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: Orange County Water District et. al. vs. 3M et. al.
United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
Case No. 2:22-cv-01798-RMG
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
5. ADJOURNMENT
Closed Session was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
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6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Mayor pro tern Barrios called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Reverend Father Neil Edlin from St. Mary Magdalene Church.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Denis Bilodeau.
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and Bilodeau
Absent: Gyllenhammer, and Slater
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
El Modena High School Student Liaison Emma Hoffman provided Council with a brief
update on school happenings.
Proclamation recognizing Gerrit Cole for being selected as one of Orange County's
2023 most influential people.
Proclamation recognizing April 14-20, 2024 as National Public Safety
Telecommunicators Week.
1.5 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Speakers:
Brenda Lebsack spoke about a petition she is circulating for the November 2024 ballot.
The following expressed concerns with a family shelter opening in their neighborhood:
Harry Mear, Brianna Tomasin, Alejandro Hernandez, and Jeffrey Beavers .
Written Public Comment
Janice Brownfield submitted an email regarding the importance of Earth Day.
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.
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3.1. Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.
ACTION: Approved.
3.2. Confirmation of warrant registers dated March 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2024.
ACTION: Approved as presented.
3.3. Agreement with Paymentus Corporation for an online platform for Utility Billing
services, including processing credit card and e-check payments.
ACTION: Approved the agreement with Paymentus Corporation in the amount not to
exceed $175,000 for one year; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on
behalf of the City.
3.4. Three-year agreement with Insight Enterprises, Inc. for Microsoft Enterprise
software licenses for all City computers and servers.
ACTION: Approved the three-year agreement with Insight Enterprises, Inc. for a total
amount of $1,328,378 ($442,793 annually) for Microsoft software licensing; and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.5. Second Amendment to Agreement with the County of Orange for a Lead Forensic
Specialist during Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
ACTION: Approved the Second Amendment to Agreement No. 6447.4 with the County
of Orange for a Lead Forensic Specialist in the amount of $200,026; and authorized
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.6. License Agreement with Lestonnac Free Clinic, a California nonprofit
corporation, for the right to use the southwest quadrant of a City-owned lot
located at 164 S. Water Street for parking service vehicles.
ACTION: Approved the license agreement with Lestonnac Free Clinic, for the use of
the southwest quadrant of the City-owned lot located at 164 S. Water Street for parking
service vehicles; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the
City.
3.7. Appropriation of $55,000 in unreserved General Fund balance to address and
treat mold growth at the Sports Center at Grijalva Park.
ACTION: Authorized the appropriation of$55,000 of unreserved General Funds to:
100.7022.51401 Repairs to Buildings & Fixed Equipment $47,000
100.7014.51780 Other Contractual Services 8,000
3.8. Approval of plans and specifications for Annual Sewer Replacement and
Maintenance, Fiscal Year 2023-2024; authorization to advertise for bids; and
finding of CEQA exemption.
ACTION: 1) Approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertising for Bid
No. 23-24.35, Annual Sewer Replacement and Maintenance, FY 2023-24 (S-250); 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 (Class
1(c)- Existing Facilities).
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3.9. First Amendment to the Contract with Ultimate Maintenance Services, Inc. for
custodial services at various city facilities.
ACTION: Approved the First Amendment with a two-year extension to the contract with
Ultimate Maintenance Services, Inc. in the amount of $1,054,680 for custodial services
at various city facilities; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf
of the City.
3.10. First Amendment to the Contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for citywide tree
maintenance services.
ACTION: Approved the First Amendment with West Coast Arborist, Inc. in the amount
of $330,000 for the next four fiscal years for tree and vegetation maintenance along a
portion of Santiago Creek; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on
behalf of the City.
3.11. Award of Sourcewell Contract to Horizons Construction Company International,
Inc. for facility repairs, maintenance, and abatement; and finding of CEQA
exemption.
ACTION: 1) Approved the contract with Horizons Construction Company International,
Inc. for $91,443, representing an original amount of $79,516 plus a 15% contingency of
11,927 for facility repairs, maintenance, and abatement; and authorized the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City; and 2) Found that the proposed project
is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
provisions per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
3.12. Award of Contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Annual Pavement Maintenance at
Various Locations, Fiscal Year 2023-2024; Bid No. 23-24.28 (SP-4261).
ACTION: Approved contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the total amount of
4,042,500, representing an original bid amount of $3,850,000, plus a 5% contingency
of $192,500 for Annual Pavement Maintenance at Various Locations, Fiscal Year
2023-2024; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.13. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Park Facility Roof Replacement.
ACTION: 1) Accepted Park Facility Roof Replacement as complete (Bid No. 22-23.30);
and 2) Authorized the City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County
Clerk-Recorder's Office.
3.14. Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Orange amending various Sections in Titles 1 and 2 of the Orange Municipal
Code to delete outdated language, update references to conform with current law
and code provisions and achieve internal consistency. Ordinance No. 06-24.
ACTION: Adopted Ordinance No. 06-24.
3.15. Authorize purchase of sewer equipment parts and inspection camera from CUES,
Inc. as the single source vendor.
ACTION: Approved the purchase of parts and inspection camera for $77,432 from
CUES, Inc. the single source vendor for city sewer equipment.
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3.16. Authorize purchase of nine Dell R760 servers from Sidepath, Inc.
ACTION: 1) Approved the purchase of nine Dell R760 servers from Sidepath, Inc. for a
total amount of$327,663.35.
2) Authorized the appropriation of $62,485.36 from Computer Replacement (790)
unreserved fund balance to:
790.1601.56033.20278 Server Refreshes
3.17. Authorize purchase of nine vehicles from the National Auto Fleet Group for the
Orange Police, Public Works, and Community Services Departments using a
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.
Written Public Comment
Suzanne Tani submitted an eComment encouraging the City to evaluate the use of EV
vehicles.
ACTION: 1) Approved the purchase of nine vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group in
the amount of $616,829; and 2) Authorized the purchase and installation of safety
equipment from a single source vendor, Hi-Standard Automotive, LLC, for the five Ford
Pursuit Explorers in the amount of$93,233.
3.18. Authorize Pivotal Strategies to use the City of Orange name, official seal, logos,
or any abbreviation of them for all public education and outreach
materials/content.
ACTION: Authorized Pivotal Strategies to use the City of Orange name, official seal,
logo, or any abbreviation of them for all public education and outreach
materials/content pursuant to Orange Municipal Code Chapter 1.12.
3.19. Designation of April 26, 2024, as Arbor Day. Resolution No. 11535.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 11535. A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Orange designating April 26, 2024, as Arbor Day.
3.20. Resolution establishing criteria and meeting information for the Audit Advisory
Committee and Investment Advisory Committee. Resolution No. 11536.
ACTION: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 11536. A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Orange rescinding Resolution No. 11505 and re-establishing the number of
members, qualifications for membership, purpose, compensation, and meeting
information for specified city boards, committees, and commissions.
2) Directed the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy for the newly created positions
pursuant to the Maddy Act, Government Code Section 54974.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Councilmember Bilodeau, seconded by Councilmember
Gutierrez, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and Bilodeau
Noes: None
Absent: Gyllenhammer, and Slater
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR PRO TEM BARRIOS
Mayor pro tern Barrios announced she presented the Friendly Center with a
proclamation recognizing their 100th anniversary celebration and proclaiming April 8,
2024, as Friendly Center Day.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
5.1. Highlight Local Business (Barrios & Gutierrez)
Councilmember Gutierrez highlighted the following local business: Town and Country
Hand Car Wash. Mayor pro tern Barrios highlighted the following local business: Soul &
Land Paint Studio and Creative Space.
6. AB 1234 REPORTS
None
7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
7.1. Consideration of a City Council resolution memorializing the Orange City
Council's desire to reform Proposition 47.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember
Tavoularis, to adopt Resolution No. 11537. A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Orange, California, supporting Proposition 47 reform. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and Bilodeau
Noes: None
Absent: Gyllenhammer, and Slater
7.2. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance Nos. 08-24 and 09-24 amending
Chapter 2.10 of Title 2 of the Orange Municipal Code relating to campaign
contribution limits and contributions from committees.
Mayor pro tern Barrios requested to continue the item until there was a full Council
present.
Written Public Comment
Shirley Grindle submitted a letter in opposition of adopting Ordinance Nos. 08-24 and
09-24.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember
Gutierrez, to continue Item 7.2 to the April 23, 2024, Regular City Council meeting. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and Bilodeau
Noes: Dumitru
Absent: Gyllenhammer, and Slater
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
None
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9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1. Public Hearing to consider introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 05-24
amending Chapter 17.15 of the Orange Municipal Code relating to Density Bonus
Law to establish consistency with state density bonus law; and finding of CEQA
exemption.
Mayor pro tern Barrios opened the Public Hearing at 6:48 p.m.; there being no
speakers, Mayor pro tern Barrios closed the Public Hearing at 6:48 p.m.
Written Public Comment
The Kennedy Commission submitted a letter encouraging the City to take additional
steps to evaluate how proposed changes will incentivize low and very low income
housing opportunities.
Paul Kim submitted an eComment in support of approving the Ordinance for First
Reading.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember
Gutierrez, to:
1) Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance 05-24. An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Orange amending Chapter 17.08 and 17.15 of the Orange
Municipal Code relating to Density Bonus Law.
2) Find the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
under Section 15378 (Common Sense Exemption) of the CEQA Guidelines.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and Bilodeau
Noes: None
Absent: Gyllenhammer, and Slater
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 6:00
p.m., in the Council Chamber, with Closed Session beginning at 5:00 p.m., if
nece
PAMELA COLEMAN ARIANNA BARRIOS
CITY CLERK MAYOR PRO TEM
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