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City of Orange
Orange City Council
April 28, 2026
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at
5:00 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange,
California.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember Gyllenhammer participated
in this meeting via teleconference from the Hotel Lobby, Caption by Hyatt Downtown
Nashville, TN 37203. A copy of the agenda was posted at this location.
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 Gyllenhammer participated via teleconference. Councilmember
Gutierrez joined Closed Session at 5:05 p.m. and Councilmember Dumitru joined
Closed Session at 5:06 p.m.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
None
Councilmember Gyllenhammer confirmed there was no one present to speak at his
location.
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:02 p.m. with all Members present,
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except Councilmember Gutierrez who joined Closed Session at 5:05 p.m. and
Councilmember Dumitru who joined at 5:06 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: David John Doherty, et al. v. City of Orange, et al.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2025-01484251
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
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5. ADJOURNMENT
Closed Session was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
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 Josh Copple from Spirit and Truth Worship Center.
1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Kathy Tavoularis.
1.3 ROLL CALL
Present: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: None
Councilmember Gyllenhammer participated via teleconference.
1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Proclamation recognizing Santiago Canyon College for its 2026 - 2027 Military
Friendly School Designation
Orange High School Student Liaison update Jacob Gonzalez provided Council
with a brief update on school happenings.
1.5 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Councilmember Gyllenhammer confirmed there was no one present to speak at his
location.
Public Speakers:
Martin Sharifinejad expressed concerns with the Tobacco Ordinance (Ordinance No.
12-25) as adopted and requested revisions.
Dru Whitefeather commented on the Sully Miller truck route.
Bryan Lam expressed concerns with the Tobacco Ordinance (Ordinance No. 12-25) as
adopted and requested revisions.
Lorena Kolb expressed concerns with graffiti at a property in Orange.
Jaime Rojas expressed concerns with the Tobacco Ordinance (Ordinance No. 12-25)
as adopted and requested revisions.
Greg Arrowsmith commented on an alleged Brown Act violation at the February 24,
2026, Council meeting.
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Rusty Hodges expressed concerns with graffiti at a property in Orange.
Rob Boice expressed concerns with the Tobacco Ordinance (Ordinance No. 12-25) as
adopted and requested revisions.
Written Public Comment
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Leslie Manderscheid submitted an eComment regarding inclusion of the financial
impact of all items on the agenda.
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. Agreement with County of Orange for the Transfer of Property or Funds for
Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program Purposes
ACTION: Approved the agreement with County of Orange for the Transfer of Property
or Funds for Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program purposes; and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.3. Agreement with the County of Orange for animal care, control, and shelter
services
Written Public Comments
The following emailed in opposition: Alex Brown and Michael Mavrovouniotis
ACTION: Approved the agreement with the County of Orange for animal care, control,
and shelter services for a five-year term with first year totaling $1,828,025 ; and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.4. Agreement with Joseph C. Truxaw and Associates, Inc. for land surveying
services
ACTION: Approved the agreement with Joseph C. Truxaw and Associates, Inc. in the
amount of $119,495 for land surveying services; and authorized the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.5. Agreement with the County of Orange for a Waste Infrastructure System
Enterprise Agreement governing municipal solid waste disposal rates, terms,
and services
Note: Councilmember Barrios abstained due to a potential conflict with employment.
Mayor pro tern Bilodeau disclosed he is employed by the County; however, does not
have any financial interest in this item.
ACTION: Approved the agreement with the County of Orange for municipal solid waste
disposal rates, terms, and services; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute on behalf of the City.
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3.6. Amendment and restatement of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement between the County of Orange,
Orange County Flood Control District, and participating Orange County cities
Note: Mayor pro tern Bilodeau disclosed he is employed by the County; however, does
not have any financial interest in this item.
ACTION: Approved the Amended and Restated National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement between the County
of Orange, Orange County Flood Control District, and participating Orange County
cities; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.7. First Amendment to Agreement with the County of Orange for a Lead Forensic
Specialist during Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Note: Mayor pro tern Bilodeau disclosed he is employed by the County; however, does
not have any financial interest in this item.
ACTION: Approved the First Amendment to Agreement with the County of Orange for
a Lead Forensic Specialist in the amount of $226,795; and authorized the Mayor and
the City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.8. Third Amendment to Attorney Services Agreement with Bordin Semmer, LLP to
provide legal services relating to litigation defense in the matter of Brandon
Jacob Hull v. City of Orange, et al.
ACTION: 1) Approved a Third Amendment to Attorney Services Agreement with Bordin
Semmer, LLP in the amount of $300,000; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute on behalf of the City.
2) Authorized the following budget transfers from the General Fund (100) to the
General Liability Fund (731):
a) 100-0000-90731 Transfer to General Liability 300,000
b) 731-0000-49100 Transfer from General Fund 300,000
3) Authorized additional appropriation in the General Liability Fund (731):
731-1301-55102 Legal Services 300,000
4)Authorized budget reduction in the General Fund (100):
a) 100-1401-55102 Legal Services 200,000
b) 100-1301-55102 Legal Services 100,000
3.9. Appropriation of $5,000 from the Opioid Settlement Fund for an Opioid
Awareness and Community Training Initiative
ACTION: Authorized the appropriation of $5,000 from the Opioid Settlement Fund
226) unreserved fund balance to:
226-3121-51003 Overtime - Safety 3,500
226-3112-53199-254025 Misc. Operating Supplies, CERT Program 1,500
3.10. Approval of plans and specifications for Annual Concrete Replacement at
Various Locations Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and authorization to advertise for bids;
and finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption
ACTION: 1) Approved the plans and specifications and authorize advertising for Bid
No. 25-26.15 (SP-4320), Annual Concrete Replacement at Various Locations Fiscal
Year 2025-2026.
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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(f) - Existing Facilities).
3.11. Award of Contract to G.M. Sager Construction Co., Inc. for Asphalt Repair
Services, and finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption
I/ACTION: 1) Approved the contract with G.M. Sager Construction Co., Inc. in the
amount of $179,630 representing an original bid amount of $163,300, plus a 10%
contingency of $16,330 for asphalt repair; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute on behalf of the City.
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 - Existing Facilities)
3.12. Award of Contract to R.J. Noble Company, Inc. for Almond Avenue and Collins
Avenue Street Improvements
ACTION: Approved the contract with R.J. Noble Company, Inc. in the amount of
1,931,051 representing an original amount of $1,679,175 plus a 15% contingency of
251,876 for Almond Avenue and Collins Avenue Street Improvements; and authorized
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
3.13. Award of Contract to DD Systems, Inc., dba Ace CD, Inc., for construction of the
Skatepark at Grijalva Park Project
ACTION: 1) Approved the contract with DD Systems, Inc., dba Ace CD, Inc. in the
amount of $2,525,836.50 for construction of the Skatepark at Grijalva Park Project
257012); and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
2) Authorized the appropriation of $1,041,101.00 from the Park Acquisition (Infill) Fund
510) unreserved fund balance to account 510.7201.84101 (257012-80) CIP -
Skatepark at Grijalva Project.
3.14. Award of Contract to Skilled Fence Builder, Inc. for the Olive Park Ballfield
Netting Replacement Project; and finding of California Environmental Quality Act
CEQA) exemption
ACTION: 1) Approved the contract with Skilled Fence Builder, Inc. in the amount of
68,530 for the Olive Park Ballfield Netting Replacement Project 257031; and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
2) Found that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15332 (In-Fill
Development).
3.15. First Amendment to Contract with Diversified Thermal Services, LLC for
mechanical services and preventative maintenance of heating, ventilation, and
air conditioning equipment at various City buildings and parks
ACTION: Approved the First Amendment with Diversified Thermal Services, LLC in the
amount of $239,594 for preventive maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning equipment across City buildings and parks; and authorized the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
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3.16. Award of Contract to Owen Walstead LLC, a California limited liability company,
dba U.S. Door, Inc. for Replacement of Rolling Garage Doors at Fire Station 7 and
Corp Yard
Note: Councilmember Dumitru abstained due to lack of information.
Item 3.16 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by
Councilmember Barrios.
Councilmember Barrios requested to continue the item to give staff time to provide her
with more information.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by
Councilmember Tavoularis, to continue this item to the next Regular City Council
meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Bilodeau, Barrios, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Dumitru
3.17. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Well No. 29 Drilling Project
ACTION: 1) Accepted Well No. 29 Drilling Project as complete; and 2) Authorized City
Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder's Office.
3.18. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Serrano Park Lodge Pole Fencing
Project
ACTION: 1) Accepted Serrano Park Lodge Pole Fencing Project as complete; and 2)
Authorized City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County
Clerk-Recorder's Office.
3.19. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Yorba Dog Park Improvements
ACTION: 1) Accepted Yorba Dog Park Improvements as complete; and 2) Authorized
City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder's Office.
3.20. Authorize purchase of Cradlepoint mobile routers and antennas from CDCE, Inc.
ACTION: 1) Approved the purchase of 40 Cradlepoint routers and antennas from
CDCE, Inc. in the amount of$65,481.49.
2) Authorized the appropriation of $65,481.49 from Traffic Safety (450) undesignated
fund balance to expenditure account number 450-4011-80101, Traffic Safety -
Furniture, Fixture, Equipment.
3.21. Authorize purchase of VeloCloud hardware from Sidepath, Inc.
Item 3.21 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by
Councilmember Gyllenhammer.
Staff responded to questions regarding internet connections.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember Barrios,
to approve the purchase of VeloCloud hardware from Sidepath, Inc. for$40,800.51.
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A substitute motion was made by Councilmember Gyllenhammer to not approve the
purchase. The motion failed for lack of a second.
Mayor Slater called for the vote on the main motion.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by
Councilmember Barrios, to approve the purchase of VeloCloud hardware from
Sidepath, Inc. for$40,800.51. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, and Slater
Noes: Gyllenhammer
Absent: None
3.22. Authorize purchase of four traffic signal cabinets and one controller from
Econolite Control Products, Inc. and a Centracs Software Maintenance
Agreement from Econolite Systems, Inc., as a sole source procurement
ACTION: Approved the sole source purchase of four traffic signal cabinets and one
controller from Econolite Control Products, Inc. and a Centracs Software Maintenance
Agreement from Econolite Systems, Inc. for a total of$113,969.
3.23. 2026 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, 2026.
3.24. Authorize the execution of the Master Lease-Purchase Agreement for the
acquisition and financing of a Pierce Enforcer Urban Search and Rescue
Apparatus
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 11661. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Orange approving the execution and delivery of a master lease-purchase agreement
with PNC Bank, National Association, for the acquisition and financing of a Pierce
Enforcer Urban Search and Rescue Apparatus and authorizing related actions.
3.25. Letters of Understanding between the City of Orange and the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 47 representing the Maintenance &
Crafts and Water Division employees
Entered into the record: Revised appendices for Resolution Nos. 11663 and 11664
with corrected salary tables.
Item 3.25 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by
Councilmember Dumitru.
Staff confirmed the appendices issued with the Hot File were the correct salary tables.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by
Councilmember Gutierrez, to:
1) Adopted Resolution No. 11663. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Orange establishing a Letter of Understanding between the City of Orange and the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers IBEW Local 47 Water Union effective
July 1, 2025 through and including June 30, 2027.
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2) Adopted Resolution No. 11664. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Orange establishing a Letter of Understanding between the City of Orange and the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers IBEW Local 47 Maintenance and
Crafts Union effective July 1, 2025 through and including June 30, 2027.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
3.26. Letters of Understanding between the City of Orange and the Orange Municipal
Employees' Association and the Orange Management Association
ACTION: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 11668. A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Orange establishing a Letter of Understanding between the City of Orange and the
Orange Municipal Employees Association effective July 1, 2026 through and including
June 30, 2027.
2) Adopted Resolution No. 11675. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Orange establishing a Letter of Understanding between the City of Orange and the
Orange Management Association effective July 1, 2026 through and including June 30,
2027.
3.27. Adoption of the 2025 City of Orange Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Note: Councilmember Dumitru abstained due to a potential conflict with employment.
Written Public Comment
Janice Brownfield emailed in support.
ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 11666. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Orange adopting the 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
3.28. Updates to the eligibility and preference criteria for the Tenant Based Rental
Assistance Program Policies and Procedures
Item 3.28 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by
Councilmember Gutierrez.
Staff responded to Council inquiries regarding how the updated Tenant-Based Rental
Assistance Program criteria would be promoted.
ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by
Councilmember Barrios, to:
1) Approve the following recommended changes to the eligibility and preference criteria
for the Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program Policies and Procedures:
a. Remove the requirement to have applied for and been denied for CalAIM;
b. Specify definition of elderly persons to 62+;
c. Update income eligibility to 60% of Area Median Income;
d. Remove the tenant incentive for returned deposits.
2)Approve adding special consideration to applicants who are:
a. Experiencing homelessness;
b. At risk of homelessness;
c. Fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
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3) Direct staff to update the Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program Policies and
Procedures with the recommended changes and submit to the Department of Housing
and Urban Development for approval and implementation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
3.29. Single Audit Report of Federally Assisted Grant Programs for the Fiscal Year
ended June 30, 2025
ACTION: Received and filed.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
Items 3.16, 3.21, 3.25, and 3.28 were removed from the Consent Calendar and heard
separately. Councilmember Barrios abstained from Item 3.5. Councilmember Dumitru
abstained from Items 3.16 and 3.27. All other items were approved as recommended.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tavoularis, seconded by Councilmember
Barrios, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Ayes: None
Noes: None
Absent: None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER
4.1. Appointment of City Councilmembers to Regional Boards and Committees
Councilmembers discussed current committee appointments and confirmed their
desire to continue serving on their respective committees.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember Barrios,
to confirm City Councilmember appointments to regional boards and committees as
follows:
Orange City/Schools Coordinating Committee - Gutierrez (Tavoularis alternate)
Foothill Eastern TCA- Bilodeau (Tavoularis alternate)
North Net Fire Training - Dumitru (Tavoularis alternate)
Orange County Sanitation District- Dumitru (Gyllenhammer alternate)
Orange Elderly Services -Tavoularis (Gutierrez alternate)
Santa Ana Flood Protection Agency - Bilodeau (Gutierrez alternate)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
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5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Other Councilmember Reports
Councilmember Dumitru provided an update on the E. Taft sewer improvement project.
In addition, he announced Orange County Sanitation District received a certificate of
excellence.
Councilmember Tavoularis reported the monthly clean up of Canal Street took place on
April 18.
Mayor pro tern Bilodeau reported TCA is constructing a direct connector from 241 N to
91 freeway. The construction is expected to be completed by 2029.
5.1. Consideration of a Proclamation celebrating May 1, 2026, as International
Workers' Day (Barrios)
Public Speakers:
The following spoke in support of a Proclamation: Mary Oberschlake, Kira Dawson,
Ryan Johnson, Michael O'Neal, and Jana Anderson.
Written Public Comment
Orange County Board of Supervisors Vicente Sarmiento submitted a letter in support.
Councilmembers discussed the differences between International Workers Day and
the Labor Day federal holiday in the United States.
A motion was made by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by Councilmember
Gutierrez to add the Proclamation to the May 12, 2026, City Council Regular meeting
agenda. The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Barrios, and Gutierrez
Noes: Bilodeau, Dumitru, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: None
Abstain: Tavoularis
6. AB 1234 REPORTS
None.
7. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
7.1. Annual presentation of Local Appointments List of all City Boards, Commissions,
and Committees
Councilmember Dumitru asked to remove David Vazquez from reappointment to the
Planning Commission at this time.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tavoularis, seconded by Councilmember
Gutierrez to:
1) Confirm Mayor Slater's recommendation to reappoint the following eligible existing
positions:
o Audit Advisory Committee Members Chris Horton, Andrew Li, and Brian Wilterink for
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two-year terms respectively expiring June 30, 2028;
o CDBG Program Committee Member Jonathan St. Clair for a two-year term expiring
June 30, 2028;
o Orange Public Library Board of Trustees Member Susie Huber for a three-year term
expiring June 30, 2029;
o Park Planning and Community Events Commissioner Christopher Ahlswede for a
four-year term expiring June 30, 2030; and
2) Confirm Mayor Slater's recommendation to appoint Perla Lozano to the Park
Planning and Community Events Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30,
2029.
3) Approve the amended Local Appointments List and direct the City Clerk to post a
copy in compliance with the Maddy Act.
4) Direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Scheduled Vacancy for the following
positions:
o Audit Advisory Committee due to expiration of Jack Schroeder's term on June 30,
2026
o Planning Commission due to expiration of Rick Martinez's term on June 30, 2026
Ayes: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
City Manager Hildenbrand provided an update on the Tobacco Retail ordinance
revisions.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1. Public Hearing to consider a request to subdivide an existing vacant site and
construct 15 detached three-story residential dwellings at 715 W. Fletcher
Avenue and finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption
ENT25-001 5)
Alyssa Jurkevics, Planning Aide, presented the staff report utilizing a Powerpoint
presentation.
Responding to Councilmember inquiry, City Attorney Adourian confirmed the project
had completed the process for all regulatory permits.
Staff responded to Council questions regarding noticing, a homeowners association for
the project, and parking requirements.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 p.m.
Public Speakers:
Matt Hamilton, applicant, spoke regarding efforts to balance the project size with the
space available. He confirmed a soils test was conducted and no abnormalities were
reported.
Adrienne Gladson spoke in support of the project.
Laurel Mackin spoke about parking regulations for the project.
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Written Public Comments
James M. Loyd, CalHDF, submitted a letter in support.
Cesar Covarrubias, The Kennedy Commission, submitted a letter requesting the
Council to consider additonal affordable units.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 7:50 p.m.
Community Development Director Russell Bunim spoke to parking availability in the
general area.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tavoularis, seconded by Councilmember
Barrios to:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 11662. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange
approving ENT25-0015 (Tentative Tract Map, Major Site Plan Review, and
Administrative Design Review), a request to subdivide an existing 0.72-acre vacant site
to construct 15 detached three-story residential dwellings at 715 W. Fletcher Avenue.
2) Find the request categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
CEQA) in accordance with section 15332 (Class 32-In-Fill Development Projects) of
the State CEQA Guidelines.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
RECESS: The City Council recessed at 7:55 p.m. and reconvened at 8:09 p.m. with all
members present.
9.2. Public Hearing to consider revision of the Master Schedule of Fees and Charges
to adopt revised fees as a result of the Cost Allocation Plan and User Fee Study
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 8:10 p.m.
Public Speakers:
Christopher Sandoval thanked City staff for working with local little leagues on a tiered
fee structure.
Adrienne Gladson requested a flat appeal fee be implemented.
Following a brief Council discussion, staff was directed to return with a tiered structure
for appeals fees.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tavoularis, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Bilodeau to bifurcate fees for appeals and adopt the remaining fees as presented in
Resolution No. 11665. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange amending
the Master Schedule of Fees and Charges for various services and the rental of rooms
and equipment as modified. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
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10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
10.1. Agreements with the Orange International Street Fair, Inc. to produce the annual
Orange Street Fair, Treats in the Streets, and Christmas Market and Tree Lighting
Ceremony Events
Councilmember Barrios recused herself from this item due to her spouse serving on
the Orange International Street Fair Board and left the dais at 8:41 p.m.
Administrative Manager Austin Postovoit presented the staff report. Adam Feliz,
International Street Fair, reported on last year's events.
Public Speakers:
James Kushon highlighted the rising cost of producing City events has impacted Street
Fair vendor participation.
Brandy Romero spoke in support and commented on the success of Treats in the
Streets.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember
Tavoularis, to 1) Receive and file a report from the Orange International Street Fair,
Inc. regarding the 2025 Orange Street Fair, Treats in the Streets, and the Christmas
Market and Tree Lighting Ceremony.
2) Update the currently listed entity name for OISF from "Orange International Street
Fair, Inc." to "Orange Plaza Traditions, Inc."; extend agreement for an additional two
occurrences of the Tree Lighting Ceremony for dates in 2027 and 2028; extend all
vendor sales and activities to 6:00 p.m. for the Tree Lighting Ceremony event,
providing that the Chief of Police determines this extension is allowable annually in
advance of the event; and include the "Grand Street" parking lot (Lot #1) as part of the
approved public parking lots to be closed for the Tree Lighting Ceremony event for the
purposes of supporting parking for the Master Chorale.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Bilodeau, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
Recuse: Barrios
Councilmember Barrios returned to the dais at 8:44 p.m.
10.2. Establishment of Permit Parking on both sides of Olive Street from Almond
Avenue to Palmyra Avenue
Principal Civil Engineer Gabrielle Hayes presented the staff report.
Public Speakers:
Nancy Rees stated that her salon business is located on Almond Street but is not
currently included within the permit parking area, and requested that Council consider
including the business in the program.
Christopher Bui requested Council consider including Ms. Rees' business in the permit
parking area.
Andy Wile spoke in support.
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Joshua Hervol commented on parking enforcement concerns and the potential for
parking impacts to shift to adjacent streets.
Jennifer Salver spoke in support of including the salon business in the permit parking
area.
Written Public Comment
Vickie Laughlin submitted an eComment in opposition
A motion was made by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Dumitru
to adopt Resolution No. 11667, with a revision to include 206 W. Almond Street in the
parking permit program as eligible to receive parking permits.
A substitute motion was made by Mayor Slater, seconded by Mayor pro tern Bilodeau,
to adopt Resolution 11667 as submitted. 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: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
10.3. Consideration of Resolutions pertaining to the November 3, 2026 General
Municipal Election including a one-cent Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax)
Measure
Councilmember Tavoularis inquired whether there was interest in continuing the item to
a future meeting. Council elected to proceed with the staff presentation and discussion
of options.
Deputy City Manager Jack Morgan presented the staff report utlilizing a PowerPoint
presentation.
Public Speakers:
Reggie Mundekis spoke in support of a sales tax measure, a transient occupancy tax
TOT) measure, and permitting a limited number of cannabis retail stores.
Betty Talbert spoke in support of a sales tax measure.
Doug Redding spoke in support of a sales tax measure.
Written Public Comment
Leslie Manderscheid submitted an eComment in support of a one cent sales tax
measure.
During Council discussion, staff was directed to return on May 12 with information and
options regarding all revenue measures.
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11. LEGAL AFFAIRS
11.1. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 02-26 amending Chapter 8.13 of
the Orange Municipal Code to impose strict liability on social hosts for allowing,
facilitating, or failing to prevent the use or discharge of illegal fireworks, and
establishing enforcement penalties and administrative fines
Code Compliance Manager Rafael Perez provided the staff report utilizing a
PowerPoint presentation.
During brief Council discussion, staff was directed to amend the definition of "illegal
fireworks" in Section 8.13.020 to include the word "altered" before the term "safe and
sane fireworks" in subsection No. 2. Staff also indicated that public education efforts
would be made in advance of the July 4 holiday.
Written Public Comment
Adrienne Gladson submitted an eComment in support.
A motion was made by Mayor pro tern Bilodeau, seconded by Councilmember Barrios,
to Introduce and conduct First Reading of amended Ordinance No. 02-26 with addition
of "altered" before "safe and sane fireworks" in Section 8.13.020. An Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Orange amending Chapter 8.13 to the Orange Municipal
Code to impose strict liability on social hosts for allowing, facilitating, or failing to
prevent the use or discharge of illegal fireworks and establishing enforcement penalties
and administrative fines. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:58 p.m.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 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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