HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-14-2026 Council MinutesAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 12, 2026
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City of Orange
Orange City Council
April 14, 2026
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 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 5:01 p.m.
1.1 ROLL CALL
Present: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: None
Councilmember Dumitru joined Closed Session at 5:25 p.m.
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,
except Councilmember Dumitru who joined Closed Session at 5:25 p.m., to discuss the
following:
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)
One potential case)
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) & (d)(1) - One case
Name of Case: Sean Lee Arnold v. City of Orange, et al.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2025-01521321
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 6:02 p.m.
1.1 INVOCATION
Given by Pastor Marco Salinas from Spirit and Truth Worship Center.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Jon Dumitru.
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: None
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Proclamation designating April 19 -25, 2026 as National Library Week
1.5 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Speakers:
Mario Ghizzi expressed concerns over his neighbors.
Scott Carroll expressed concerns regarding graffiti throughout the City.
Craig Attanasio commented on national politics.
Ryan Johnson requested that the City recognize May 1 as May Day.
Written Public Comments
Jaine Chapman emailed in support of keeping the Holiday Skate Center open.
Janice Brownfield emailed about the importance of recycling food waste and improving
air quality.
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. Confirmation of accounts payable warrant registers dated March 5, 12, 19, and
26, 2026 and payroll check registers dated March 13, and 27, 2026.
ACTION: Ratified the accompanying registers.
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3.2. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meetings held on
March 10 and 24, 2026.
ACTION: Approved minutes as presented.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
All items were approved as recommended.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember
Gyllenhammer, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. 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. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
4.1. Appointment to the City Traffic Commission
Public Speaker:
Mary Oberschlake spoke in opposition.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tavoularis, seconded by Mayor pro tem
Bilodeau, to appoint Alexia Deligianni-Brydges to the City Traffic Commission to fill an
unexpired term ending June 30, 2027. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Bilodeau, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: Barrios, and Gutierrez
Absent: None
5. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
None
6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
6.1. Second Budget Study Session for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget
Staff provided an overview of proposed Capital Improvement Projects including
deferred projects and reductions to fund balances.
Public Speaker:
AJ Ricci encouraged Council to continue exploring ways to fund projects without relying
on City funds and offered to assist in offsetting the Veterans Memorial Park project
through private support and community sponsorships.
The report was received and filed.
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7. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 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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