HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-29-2026 Council MinutesAPPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 14, 2026
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City of Orange
Orange City Council
June 29, 2026
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Monday, June 29, 2026, at
4:00 p.m. in a Special Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange,
California.
4:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
1.OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Slater called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m.
1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Councilmember Jon Dumitru.
1.2 ROLL CALL
Present: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Absent: None
Mayor pro tem Bilodeau joined the meeting at 4:09 p.m.
1.3 PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation recognizing the United States Semiquincentennial (1776-2026)
2.PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.1. Public Hearing to Receive the Required Report and Consider Extending Interim
Urgency Ordinance No. 08-26 Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on New
Massage Establishments
Senior Code Compliance Officer Adam Davis provided a brief staff report.
Mayor Slater opened the Public Hearing at 4:09 p.m.
Public Speakers:
The following spoke in support of adoption: Carolyn Cavecche, Sean Chavarria, and
Brandy Romero.
Mayor Slater closed the Public Hearing at 4:13 p.m.
Council discussed the current number of massage establishments in the City and the
illegal activity occurring at some establishments.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by Councilmember
Gutierrez, to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 08-26-A extending Interim Urgency
Ordinance No. 08-26 establishing a temporary moratorium on new massage
establishments and the expansion of existing massage establishments for an additional
twenty-two (22) months and fifteen (15) days while the City completes its review and
adoption of updated Municipal Code and Zoning Code regulations. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Ayes: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater
Noes: None
Absent: None
3.CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:23 p.m. with all Members present 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: Cole McDonough v. City of Orange, et al.
United States District Court Case No. 8:26-cv-00881-JDE
4.CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Council reconvened in Regular Session at 4:38 p.m. with nothing to report.
5.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:38 p.m.
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 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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