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City of Orange
City Council
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January 28, 2025
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 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 5:02 p.m.
1.1 ROLL CALL
Present: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiator: Tom Kisela, City Manager
Employee Organizations: Orange Management Association, Orange Municipal
Employees' Association, Orange Maintenance and Crafts Employees' Association, and
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 47
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
5. ADJOURNMENT
Closed Session was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
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6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Slater called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Pastor Luiz Gustavo Assis from Orange Seventh Day Adventist Church.
1.2 PRESENTATION OF COLORS/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Boy Scout Troop 1475, Chartered by Orange Rotary.
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: None
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Memorial Adjournment in honor of former City of Orange Mayor Mark A. Murphy.
Orange Public Library Foundation Presentation to the Orange Public Library.
Added Presentation:
CR&R Organics Processing Presentation.
1.5 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Speakers:
John Nelson spoke in support of a forensic audit.
Sammy Rodriguez spoke in support of a forensic audit.
Chris Felicijan spoke in opposition of the Orange Heights housing development.
Leslie Manderscheid spoke in opposition of the Orange Heights housing development.
Susan Linda Vanderlip spoke in opposition of the Orange Heights housing
development.
Rossana Fernandez spoke in opposition of the Orange Heights housing development.
Shari Oalal spoke in opposition of the Orange Heights housing development.
Ed Amador spoke in opposition of the Orange Heights housing development.
Eric Ponditescu spoke in opposition of the Orange Heights housing development.
Chris B. spoke in opposition of the Orange Heights housing development.
Suzanne Tani discussed the benefits of composting.
Jake Comer discussed the benefits of composting.
Bonnie Robinson spoke in opposition of the Orange Heights housing development.
Mia Bilello spoke in opposition of the Orange Heights housing development.
Tracy Bilello spoke in opposition of the Orange Heights housing development.
Barry Lee spoke in opposition of the Orange Heights housing development.
Jill Hargis spoke in support of distributing organic waste pails to Orange residents and
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spoke in opposition of the Orange Heights housing development.
James Kushon reported the Orange Dog Park Association collected donations for LA
animal shelters.
Beth Albright spoke about the cost of City employee health insurance.
Ashley Shall Cross spoke in opposition of the Orange Heights housing development.
Written Comment
Janice Brownfield emailed about the importance of recycling organic waste in reducing
increased temperatures and air pollution.
Patricia Martz emailed in opposition of the Orange Heights housing development.
R.J. Schwichtenberg emailed in opposition of the Orange Heights housing
development.
Kimberly DeLehman submitted an eComment in opposition of the Orange Heights
housing development.
William Melcher submitted an eComment supporting the city's composting program.
Leslie Manderscheid submitted an eComment about a proposed development in Villa
Park.
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. Cooperative Agreement by and between the cities of Santa Ana, Orange, Brea,
Placentia and Anaheim for the implementation of the Kraemer Boulevard/Glassell
Street/Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project.
ACTION: 1) Approved the Cooperative Agreement with the cities of Santa Ana, Brea,
Placentia and Anaheim for the implementation of Kraemer Boulevard/Glassell
Street/Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project; and
authorize the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City.
2) Authorized the appropriation of $330,000 from the Traffic Improvement - Measure
M2 (263) unreserved fund balance to:
263.5032.56100.30240 Kraemer Blvd/Glassell St/Grand Ave TSSP
3.3. First Amendment to Agreement with Tetra Tech BAS, Inc. for conducting ground
surveying, geotechnical monitoring at Reservoir 2A site, and providing structural
evaluation of the reservoir.
Note: Mayor pro tem Bilodeau abstained due to a potential conflict with a nearby
property interest; and Councilmember Barrios abstained due to a potential conflict with
employment.
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ACTION: Approved the First Amendment to agreement with Tetra Tech BAS, Inc. in
the amount of $95,605 for conducting ground surveying, geotechnical monitoring at
Reservoir 2A site, and providing structural evaluation of the reservoir; and authorized
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.4. Agreement with Tandem Solutions, LLC to prepare the Local Hazard Mitigation
Plan update for the City of Orange.
ACTION: Approved the agreement with Tandem Solutions, LLC in the amount of
56,000 to update the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan; and authorized the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.5. Appropriation of $20,000 in designated donation funding received from Orange
Public Library Foundation.
ACTION: 1) Accepted into the City's General Fund (100) revenue budget $20,000 in
donation funds from Orange Public Library Foundation to:
100.2001.48390.19322 Donations
2)Authorized the appropriation of$20,000 in to General Fund (100):
100.2001.53301.19322 Library Books
3.6. Approval of plans and specifications for Well 29 Drilling Project, authorization to
advertise for bids, and finding of California Environmental Quality Act exemption.
ACTION: 1) Approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertising for Bid
No. 24-25.13, Well 29 Drilling Project; and 2) Found the project Categorically Exempt
Classes 1, 2, and 3) from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA
Guidelines Sections 15301, 15302 and 15303.
3.7. Approval of plans and specifications for Community Development Block Grant
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Americans with Disabilities Act Wheelchair Access Ramp
Replacement, authorization to advertise for Bid No. 24-25.15, and finding of
California Environmental Quality Act exemption.
ACTION: 1) Approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertising for Bid
No. 24-25.15 (SP-4295), Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Americans with Disabilities Act Wheelchair Access Ramp Replacement; 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).
3.8. Approval of plans and specifications for Community Development Block Grant
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Pixley Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation; authorization
to advertise for Bid No. 24-25.14 (SP-4293); and finding of California
Environmental Quality Act exemption.
ACTION: 1) Approved the plans and specifications and authorized advertising for Bid
No. 24-25.14, Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Pixley
Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation; 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. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Annual Sewer Line
Replacement/Maintenance Fiscal Year 2023-2024, Bid No. 23-24.35 (S-250).
ACTION: 1) Accepted the Annual Sewer Line Replacement/Maintenance Fiscal Year
2023-2024 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 of Orange amending
Chapter 8.13 of the Orange Municipal Code adopting rules and regulations
regarding the sale, possession, and discharge of Safe and Sane Fireworks and
amending sections of Ordinance No. 07-22 of the Orange City Fire Code relating
to Safe and Sane Fireworks. Ordinance No. 01-25.
Item 3.10 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by
Mayor pro tern Bilodeau.
Council discussed increasing the number of permits available and reserving a specific
number of permits for Orange high schools.
Public Speakers:
Jonathan Zimmerman spoke in support of including Old Towne in the prohibited area.
Dru Whitefeather spoke in opposition and inquired about enforcement and adding
permanent signs in prohibited areas.
Sharon Zimmerman spoke in opposition and requested to include Old Towne in
prohibited area.
John Reina spoke in general opposition of fireworks adoption of ordinance.
Curt Peterson spoke in support of enlarging the prohibited boundary map.
Beth Albright spoke in support of enlarging the prohibited boundary map to include east
of Prospect.
Eddie Albright spoke in opposition of adoption of ordinance.
James Kushon spoke in opposition of adoption of ordnance.
Written Comments
Diana Zdenek submitted an eComment in support of including Old Towne in the
prohibited area.
Gary Elsey submitted an eComment in opposition of approval.
P. Lee submitted an eComment in opposition of approval.
Ben Kendall submitted an eComment in support of including Old Towne in the
prohibited area.
During further discussion, City Attorney Vigliotta confirmed Council must move forward
with regulations as safe and sane fireworks were approved and adopted by City of
Orange voters.
Council indicated there was a typo in OMC Section 8.13.090(f) and requested to
change "after" to "by."
ACTION: A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Bilodeau, seconded by
Councilmember Dumitru, to adopt Ordinance No. 01-25 as amended at the January
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14, 2025, City Council meeting with a correction to a typo in OMC Section 8.13.090(f).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Dumitru, Tavoularis, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: Barrios, and Gutierrez
Absent: None
3.11. Authorize purchase of one Storage Area Network and related support services
for the Police Department datacenter from Sidepath, Inc.
ACTION: Approved the purchase of Storage Area Network and the accompanying
five-year service plan for the Police Department datacenter from Sidepath, Inc., for
302,748.97.
3.12. Authorize the purchase of two 2024 BMW R1250RT-P motorcycles for the Police
Department from Iry Seaver BMW utilizing the City of Santa Ana's piggyback
contract provision, and the purchase of a 2025 Ford F550 valve truck for the
Public Works Department utilizing a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.
ACTION: 1) Approved the purchase of two 2024 BMW R1250RT-P Motorcycles from
Iry Seaver Motorcycles, utilizing the City of Santa Ana piggyback contract, IFB No.
23-148, in the amount of $60,676; and 2) Approved the purchase of one 2025 Ford
F550 valve truck from National Auto Fleet Group, utilizing the Cooperative Purchase
Agreement through Sourcewell Contract No. 091521-NAF, in the amount of$185,069.
3.13. 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$60,000 with Iry Seaver Motorcycles for fleet parts and services.
3) 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.
4) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not-to-exceed amount
of$60,000 with Quinn Group, Inc. Maintenance for fleet parts and services.
5) 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.
6) 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.
7) 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.
8) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not-to-exceed amount
of$50,000 with Parts Authority for fleet parts.
9) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not-to-exceed amount
of$60,000 with RJ Noble for roadway products.
10) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not-to-exceed amount
of$50,000 with United Rental for roadway products.
11) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not-to-exceed amount
of$50,000 with Vulcan for roadway products.
12) Approved an increase to a blanket purchase order for a total not-to-exceed amount
of$55,000 with Bender Ready Mix for roadway products.
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3.14. Approval of temporary street closures for approved special events. Resolution
No.11596.
A speaker card was submitted for Item 3.14; therefore, the item was removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
Public Speaker:
Paul Jensen inquired about the early street closure on Thursday prior to the Street
Fair.
Council confirmed the early street closure was necessary.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by
Councilmember Barrios, to: 1) Adopt Resolution No.11596. A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Orange approving the temporary closure of sections of public
streets for approved special events; and 2) Approve closure of municipal parking lots
and temporary suspension of neighborhood permit parking restrictions for certain
events and dates occurring in Fiscal Years 2024-2025. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
Approval of the Consent Calendar
Items 3.10 and 3.14 were removed from the Consent Calendar and heard separately.
All other items were approved as recommended.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember Barrios,
to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER
Mayor Slater invited Public Works Director Chris Cash to provide a brief report on the
City's water and fire hydrant systems.
5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Councilmember Gutierrez reported on the recent Brandman and Creekside Village site
tolling agreement) ad hoc committee meeting.
6. AB 1234 REPORTS
None
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7. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
7.1. Appointments to the Audit Advisory Committee.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember
Gutierrez, to appoint Carolyn Cavecche and Caleb Brown to the Audit Advisory
Committee for two-year terms respectively ending June 30, 2027. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
RECESS: The City Council recessed at 8:16 p.m. and reconvened at 8:30 p.m. with all
Members present.
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
City Manager Kisela provided a brief update on the estimated cost of an organizational
assessment and discussed the timing of a citywide audit.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9.1. Fiscal Year 2023-24 General Fund Report.
Finance Director Trang Nguyen presented the staff report.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember
Dumitru, to: 1) Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Year-end Financial Report,
focusing on the General Fund; and 2) Approve the Purchase Orders carryover requests
and continuing appropriations for all funds. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Bilodeau, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
10. LEGAL AFFAIRS
10.1. Introduction and First Reading of an ordinance establishing paid parking in the
Orange Plaza area, approval of an amendment to the agreement with Dixon
Resources Unlimited for RFP support services, and modifications to the
Neighborhood Permit Parking Program necessary to support paid parking.
Ordinance No. 02-25. Resolution No. 11595.
Councilmember Barrios recused herself from Item 10.1 due to a potential conflict with a
nearby property and left the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
Traffic Engineer Larry Tay provided the staff report and answered Council's questions.
Staff confirmed they generally received positive feedback from the merchants that
attended the informational meetings.
Public Speakers:
AJ Ricci spoke in support.
Reggie Mundekis spoke in support.
Tiffany Nunley spoke in opposition.
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Brandy Romero expressed concerns with enforcement and aesthetics of meters.
Council discussed offering exemptions for tenant parking, loading zones, and
enforcement.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tavoularis, seconded by Councilmember
Gutierrez, to: 1) Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 02-25. An
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange establishing Parking Meter Zones,
operations; fees; and procedures.
2) Approve First Amendment to Agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited in the
amount of$30,881 for RFP support services.
3) Authorize the appropriation of $35,000 from the Parking in Lieu (555) unreserved
fund balance to:
555.5031.56100.20522 CIP-St Light/Signal Install-Old Towne PMS
4) Modify City Neighborhood Permit Parking Program to adjust the boundaries of Area
A" and establish Permit Parking Opportunity Area "6."
5) Adopt Resolution 11595. 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.
6) Direct staff to identify appropriate curb restrictions, including time-limited parking and
loading zones, and present to City Traffic Commission for approval.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Tavoularis, Gutierrez, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: Dumitru, and Bilodeau
Absent: None
Recuse: Barrios
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:21 p.m. in Memory of
Mark A. Murphy.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 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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