06/11/2024 - Council MinutesAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 23, 2024
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City of Orange
City Council
June 11, 2024
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at
6:00 p.m. in a Regular Meeting and Adjourned Special 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 6:55 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Chaplain Sean Chavarria from the Community Foundation of Orange.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Kathy Tavoularis.
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: None
CONTINUED FROM 4:30 PM BUDGET STUDY SESSION
2.1. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Budget Balancing Proposal.
Public Works Reductions
Tree trimming, removal and planting, and emergency work 132,499
reduce by 50%)
Janitorial Services - reduce service by 50% 190,000
Water fountain maintenance- reduce service by 50% 3,400
Landscape services at city facilities and parking lots 18,500
reduce by 50%)
Eliminate graffiti staff augmentation 67,000
A motion was made by Councilmember Gyllenhammer, seconded by Councilmember
Bilodeau, to approve proposed Public Works reductions with the following line items
removed for separate consideration: Santiago Creek Cleanup and Plaza sidewalk
steam cleaning. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: Barrios
Absent: None
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Public Works Reductions
Santiago Creek cleanup - reduce by 100% 30,000
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember
Gyllenhammer, to eliminate Santiago Creek cleanup by 100%. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, and Gyllenhammer
Noes: Gutierrez, Bilodeau, and Slater
Absent: None
Public Works Reductions
Plaza sidewalk steam cleaning - reduce by 100% 34,000
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember
Gyllenhammer, to eliminate Plaza sidewalk steam cleaning by 100%. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, and Gyllenhammer
Noes: Tavoularis, and Slater
Absent: None
Community Development Reductions
For future consideration:
2 PT Code Enforcement Officers FY25 request 154,000
augmentation)
A motion was made by Councilmember Bilodeau, seconded by Councilmember
Gyllenhammer, to approve proposed Community Development reductions as
presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
Police Department Reductions
Overtime for special events 112,833 - keep
A motion was made by Councilmember Tavoularis, seconded by Councilmember
Dumitru, to keep Police Department 'overtime for special events" line item until status
of city special events is determined. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
Police Department Reductions
Reduce contracts, uniforms, training 224,468- for future consideration
ammunition, and equipment for personnel
A motion was made by Councilmember Tavoularis, seconded by Councilmember
Dumitru, to move Police Department "reduce contracts, uniforms, training, ammunition,
and equipment for personnel" line item from proposed column to future consideration.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and Slater
Noes: Bilodeau, and Gyllenhammer
Absent: None
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Police Department Reductions
Crossing Guards Program 425,000
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember
Tavoularis, to eliminate the Crossing Guards program. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: Gutierrez, and Bilodeau
Absent: None
Administrative Support Reductions
Eliminate Hiring Incentive 73,000 - for future consideration
A motion was made by Councilmember Tavoularis, seconded by Mayor pro tem
Barrios, to move Administrative Support "eliminate hiring incentive" line item from
proposed column to future consideration. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, and Slater
Noes: Gyllenhammer
Absent: None
Council discussed non-safety vacancy rate and increasing the 11 positions to 20. After
further discussion, Mayor pro tern Barrios made a motion to hold 11 non-safety
positions vacant.
A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Gyllenhammer seconded by
Councilmember Bilodeau to increase the hold on non-safety vacancies from 11 to 20.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tavoularis, Bilodeau, and Gyllenhammer
Noes: Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, and Slater
Absent: None
Non-safety Vacancies
Holding 11 vacancies 1,478,130
A motion was made by Mayor pro tern Barrios, seconded by Councilmember
Tavoularis, to approve holding 11 non-safety positions vacant. The motion carried by
the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, and Slater
Noes: Dumitru, and Gyllenhammer
Absent: None
Mayor Slater made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Tavoularis, to hold five Fire
Department vacancies and not hold any vacancies for Police.
In response to Council's questions, Police Chief Adams and Fire Chief deMetropolis
indicated there would not be any impacts to service levels if 11 vacancies were held.
After further discussion a substitute motion was made by Councilmember Bilodeau,
seconded by Mayor pro tem Barrios, to hold 11 safety positions vacant until a revenue
source is identified. The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Bilodeau, and Gyllenhammer
Noes: Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and Slater
Absent: None
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Safety Vacancies
Holding 11 vacancies
5 Fire Department 761,320
6 Police Department (5 Police & 1 Record Manager) 1,024,844 - keep
A motion was made by Mayor Slater, seconded by Councilmember Tavoularis, to hold
five Fire Department vacancies and remove holding any vacancies for the Police
Department. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, and Slater
Noes: Barrios, and Gyllenhammer
Absent: None
A motion was made by Councilmember Gyllenhammer, seconded by Mayor pro tem
Barrios, to direct staff to return with a RFP for a fee and cost allocation study. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
Staff was also directed to return with a report amending the Design Review Committee
Ordinance relating to duties, responsibilities, and meeting days/times. Staff clarified
that such an Ordinance must be scheduled on a Planning Commission agenda before
coming to Council.
1.4 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Slater announced various summer Library programs.
ITEMS TO BE RE-ORDERED ON AGENDA:
Mayor Slater announced that staff is requesting to continue Items 7.1 and 7.2, and
re-ordered them to be heard before Public Comments.
7.1. Public Hearing to consider rezoning of public-school properties to Public
Institution to establish consistency with the Public Facilities and Institutions
General Plan Land Use Designation; and introduction and First Reading of the
associated Ordinance No. 14-24 (Zone Change No. 1313-24).
A motion was made by Mayor Slater, seconded by Councilmember Tavoularis, to
continue Item 7.1 to the July 23, 2024, 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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7.2. Public Hearing to consider rezoning of public parks to Recreation-Open Space to
establish consistency with the Open Space and Open Space-Park General Plan
Land Use Designations and introduction and First Reading of the associated
Ordinance No. 15-24 (Zone Change No. 1314-24).
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember
Gyllenhammer, to continue Item 7.2 to the July 23, 2024, Regular City Council
meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Speaker:
Harry Mear expressed concerns with a proposed family shelter opening in his
neighborhood.
Written Public Comment
Janice Brownfield submitted an email regarding the importance of trees to the
environment.
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 May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2024.
ACTION: Approved as presented.
3.3. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meeting held on
May 14, 2024.
ACTION: Approved minutes as presented.
3.4. Operating Agreement with The HUB OC for support services and use of the
property located at 517 W. Struck for the HUB Resource Center. (Continued from
May 14, 2024)
Note: Mayor pro tem Barrios abstained.
ACTION: 1) Approved the Operating Agreement with The HUB OC to continue
supportive services and use of the property located at 517 W. Struck in the amount not
to exceed $2,970,000; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of
the City.
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2) Authorized the appropriation of $3,000,000 from the SB2-Building Homes & Jobs
Act Fund (312) unreserved fund balance to expenditure account number
312.9660.51670.30206, SB2-Building Homes & Jobs Act Fund (312) - State Grant
Funding HRC.
3.5. Fifth Amendment to the Agreement with Lyons Security Services Inc., for final
contract payment for park security services.
ACTION: Approved the amendment with Lyons Security Services Inc. in the amount of
6,760.76 for security services; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on
behalf of the City.
3.6. Appropriation of $368,156 in SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program Fiscal
Year 2022-23; approval of agreements for services; and the purchase of
equipment related to SB 1383.
ACTION: 1) Accepted into the City's General Fund (100) revenue budget, $368,156 in
grant funds from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery,
into:
100.5001.48486.30251 SB 1383 Grant- FY 23
2) Authorized the appropriation of $368,156 to General Fund (100):
100.5001.51670.30251 SB 1383 Grant- FY 23
3) Approved agreement with Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $96,873
for professional services; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf
of the City.
4) Approved agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC. in the amount of $90,000 for
professional services; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of
the City.
5) Approved the purchase of two pieces of equipment from Stotz Equipment in the
amount of$49,491.
6) Approved the purchase of two pieces of equipment from Belkorp Ag, LLC in the
amount of$151,630.
3.7. Approval of plans and specifications for Glassell Street & La Veta Avenue Water
Quality Storm Drain Improvement Project; authorization to advertise for Bid No.
23-24.38 (D-182); and finding of California Environmental Quality Act exemption.
ACTION: 1) Approved the plans and specifications and authorize advertising for Bid
No. 23-24.38, Glassell Street & La Veta Avenue Water Quality Storm Drain
Improvement Project; and 2) Found that the proposed project is categorically exempt
from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act per State CEQA
Guidelines 15301 (Class 1(c) - Existing Facilities).
3.8. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Water Division Bin Storage Cover
Project; Bid No. 22-23.24.
ACTION: 1) Accepted the Water Division Bin Storage Cover Project as complete; and
2) Authorized City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County
Clerk-Recorder's Office.
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3.9. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Steel Streetlight Replacement, Fiscal
Year 2021-2022 Project; Bid No. 21-22.36 (SP-4196).
ACTION: 1) Accepted Steel Streetlight Replacement, Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Project as
complete; and 2) Authorized City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange
County Clerk-Recorder's Office.
3.10. Second Reading and adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Orange approving Zone Change No. 1307-22 to change the Zoning Classification
from Commercial Professional (C-P) to Residential Multiple Family (R-3) on a
2.71-acre site located at 901 E. Katella Avenue. Ordinance No. 13-24
Note: Councilmember Gutierrez registered a no vote.
ACTION: Adopted Ordinance No. 13-24.
3.11. Authorize purchase of ballistic vests and helmets from U.S. Armor Corporation.
Item 3.11 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by
Councilmember Gyllenhammer.
In response to Council's questions, staff explained that the City Infrastructure Bond
funds cannot be used for this type of purchase. The bond funds must be used for
hardware security.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Gyllenhammer, seconded by Mayor
pro tem Barrios, to approve the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 purchase of ballistic vests and
helmets from U.S. Armor Corporation for $60,000. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
3.12. Authorize purchase of water meters from Ferguson Waterworks as the sole
authorized distributor of Neptune Technology Group, Inc. in the State of
California.
ACTION: Approved the purchase of replacement water meters from Ferguson
Waterworks in the amount of$400,000 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
3.13. Authorize purchase of Police Department uniforms from Galls, LLC.
ACTION: Approved the purchase of Police Department uniforms from Galls, LLC for
130,000.
3.14. Request to temporarily close the city-owned surface parking lot and paseo
adjacent to and south of the Old Towne West Parking Structure.
ACTION: Approved the temporary closure of the city-owned surface parking lot and
paseo adjacent to and south of the Old Towne West Parking Structure for the Old
Towne Chili Cook Off, contingent upon a special event permit being approved by City
staff.
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3.15. Status and update of the Pavement Management Program for the Measure M2
program. Resolution No. 11555.
ACTION: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 11555. A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Orange concerning the status and update of the pavement management plan for the
Measure M (M2) program.
2) Authorized staff to submit M2 eligibility documentation to the Orange County
Transportation Authority.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
Item 3.11 was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard separately. Mayor pro
tem Barrios abstained from Item 3.4. Councilmember Gutierrez registered a no vote on
Item 3.10. All other items were approved as recommended.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tavoularis, seconded by Councilmember
Dumitru, 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 he would be making recommendations to fill current and
upcoming vacancies on DRC, Planning Commission, and Traffic Commission at the
next meeting.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
None
6. AB 1234 REPORTS
None
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1. Public Hearing to consider rezoning of public-school properties to Public
Institution to establish consistency with the Public Facilities and Institutions
General Plan Land Use Designation; and introduction and First Reading of the
associated Ordinance No. 14-24 (Zone Change No. 1313-24).
Item 7.1 was previously continued to the July 23, 2024, Regular City Council meeting.
7.2. Public Hearing to consider rezoning of public parks to Recreation-Open Space to
establish consistency with the Open Space and Open Space-Park General Plan
Land Use Designations and introduction and First Reading of the associated
Ordinance No. 15-24 (Zone Change No. 1314-24).
Item 7.1 was previously continued to the July 23, 2024, Regular City Council meeting.
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8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
8.1. Consider potential sales tax measure scenarios and provide direction to City
staff.
Public Speakers:
Eddie Albright discussed the number of non-profits in Orange that do no pay taxes.
Laura Thomas spoke in opposition of a sales tax measure.
Reggie Mundekis spoke in support of a sales tax measure with a 10-15 year sunset.
During deliberation, Council discussed unfunded state mandates, the City's past
structural deficit and budget balancing measures that have been implemented over the
years, qualifications for a citizen oversight committee if sales tax measure is passed, a
fiscal policy, and additional potential budget reductions.
Council also requested information on establishing qualifications for the elected
position of City Treasurer.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Mayor pro tern Barrios,
to direct staff to prepare required documents to place a sales tax measure
transactions and use tax) on the November 5, 2024, ballot with options for a 1% and
0.75% tax and expiration options of 20, 15, and 10 years.
A substitute motion was made by Mayor Slater, seconded by Councilmember Bilodeau,
to direct staff to prepare required documents to place a 0.5% sales tax measure
transactions and use tax) with an eight year expiration on the November 5, 2024,
ballot. The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Bilodeau, and Slater
Noes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and Gyllenhammer
Absent: None
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Mayor pro tern Barrios,
to prepare the necessary documents to place a sales tax measure (transactions and
use tax) on the November 5, 2024, ballot with options for a 1% and 0.75% tax and
expiration options of 20, 15, and 10 years and to include a citizen oversight committee
if the measure should be approved by the voters. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, and Slater
Noes: Bilodeau, and Gyllenhammer
Absent: None
9. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
None
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10. LEGAL AFFAIRS
10.1. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 12-24 deleting Chapter 10.30 of
the Orange Municipal Code (Parking Requirements) and adopting a new Chapter
10.30; and approving designated permit parking areas and established permit
parking opportunity areas within the City of Orange. Resolution No. 11550.
Staff responded to Council's questions and confirmed the proposed ordinance would
replace the current Permit Parking policy.
Mayor pro tern Barrios left the meeting at 9:26 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gyllenhammer, seconded by Councilmember
Dumitru, to:
1) Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 12-24. An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Orange deleting Chapter 10.30 of the Orange Municipal
Code (Parking Requirements) and adopting a new Chapter 10.30.
2) Adopt Resolution No. 11550. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange
adopting a Revised Master Resolution of Designated Permit Parking Areas and
Established Permit Parking Opportunity Areas within the City of Orange.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: Bilodeau
Absent: Barrios
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:28 p.m.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 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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