Orange City Council - Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

At this time, members of the public may address the Council on Closed Session items only. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

a. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager (Six-month Informal Performance Review) b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiator: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager; Monica Espinoza, Human Resources Director; Cody Kleen, Assistant Human Resources Director Employee Organizations: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 47 (Maintenance and Crafts and Water Division)

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

ADJOURNMENT

The City Council will adjourn to the 6:00 p.m. Regular Session in the Council Chamber.

OPENING/CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

Reverend Beth Chiaravalle, First Christian Church of Orange

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilmember Ana Gutierrez

ROLL CALL

PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Proclamation celebrating Old Towne Preservation Association's 40th Anniversary Attachments: Staff Report Draft Proclamation

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS

Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.

Recommended Action: Approve. Attachments: Staff Report

Confirmation of accounts payable warrant registers dated January 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026 and payroll check registers dated January 2, 16, and 30, 2026

Recommended Action: Ratify the accompanying registers. Attachments: Staff Report January 8, 2026 Warrant Writing Register January 15, 2026 Warrant Writing Register January 22, 2026 Warrant Writing Register January 29, 2026 Warrant Writing Register January 2, 2026 Payroll Warrant Information January 16, 2026 Payroll Warrant Information January 30, 2026 Payroll Warrant Information

Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meetings held on January 13 and January 27, 2026.

Recommended Action: Approve minutes as presented. Attachments: Staff Report January 13, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes January 27, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes

Agreement with AGA Engineers, Inc. for Traffic Engineering Services to validate and reestablish speed limits citywide based on the provisions of Assembly Bill 43.

Recommended Action: Approve the agreement with AGA Engineers, Inc. in the total amount of $150,000, representing the cost of traffic engineering services of $82,252, plus a 22% contingency of $17,748, plus $50,000 for the purposes of exercising Optional Task 5 as set forth in Exhibit A of the professional services agreement; and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. Attachments: Staff Report Professional Services Agreement

Attorney Services Agreement with Bordin Semmer, LLP to provide legal services relating to litigation defense in the matter of Ayoleone Amani Bufkin, et al. v. Vista Del Rio Housing Partners LP, et al.

Recommended Action: Approve the Attorney Services Agreement with Bordin Semmer, LLP in the amount of $350,000; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. Attachments: Staff Report Attorney Services Agreement with Bordin Semmer, LLP

First Amendment to Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Act Program, and Housing Set-Aside Administration Support.

Recommended Action: Approve the amendment to agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for $40,000, for a total not to exceed compensation of $70,000, for Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Act Program, and Housing Set-Aside Administration Support; and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. Attachments: Staff Report First Amendment to Agreement with MNS Engineering, Inc.

Authorize increase of purchase order to Ferguson Waterworks for the Neptune 360 annual maintenance subscription for remote read water meters and miscellaneous parts needed for water system maintenance operations.

Recommended Action: Approve the increase to the existing purchase order with Ferguson Waterworks in the amount of $85,000, for the Neptune 360 annual maintenance subscription. Attachments: Staff Report

Establish the order of business for all Regular, Adjourned, and Special City Council Meetings. Resolution No. 11656.

Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 11656. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange, establishing a new agenda format for all Regular, Adjourned, and Special City Council Meetings and repealing Resolution No. 8946. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 11656 Resolution No. 8946

Side Letter Agreement between the City of Orange and the City of Orange Police Association. Resolution No. 11657.

Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 11657. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange establishing side letter agreement between the City of Orange and the City of Orange Police Association, effective January 1, 2021 through and including June 30, 2026. 2. Authorize staff to implement terms and incorporate the Side Letter Agreement into a future Memorandum of Understanding. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 11657

Discuss establishing a Memorial Adjournment Policy

Discuss prohibiting smoking in City parks

Consider establishing a City Council ad hoc committee to address Police and Fire Departments budgetary needs (Dumitru)

Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Report.

Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Year-end Financial Report, focusing on the General Fund. 2. Approve the Purchase Order carryover requests of $14,746,733 and continuing appropriations of $4,312,319.49 for all funds. Attachments: Staff Report Purchase Order Carryover Listing Continuing Appropriation Listing

Land lease option and land lease agreements with the County of Orange for OC Riverwalk Project and Rampart St. Park Project respectively and appropriation of $10,000 in Developer Impact Fees - Park for the administration of these agreements.

Recommended Action: 1. Approve the land lease option and lease with the County of Orange for the OC Riverwalk Project and Rampart St. Park Project respectively; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. 2. Authorize the appropriation of $10,000 from the Developer Impact Fees - Park (510) unreserved fund balance to: 510-7201-84101-267005-40 - Rampart St. Park Attachments: Staff Report Option agreement with Orange County Flood Control District Lease agreement with Orange County Flood Control District Rampart St. Park Conceptual Plan

Approve a Subscription and Services Agreement with Granicus, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company for a three-year term.

Recommended Action: Approve a Subscription and Services Agreement with Granicus, LLC for a three-year term totaling $473,233.42; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement(s) on behalf of the City. Attachments: Staff Report Service and Subscription Agreement with Granicus, LLC

Energy and Performance Contract with Willdan Energy Solutions.

Recommended Action: Approve an Energy and Performance Contract with Willdan Energy Solutions to conduct an Infrastructure Investment Grade Audit; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. Attachments: Staff Report Energy and Performance Contract with Willdan Statement of Qualification/Proposal

Recommendation for Celebration in the Park on July 3, 2026, in connection with the USA250 initiative.

Recommended Action: Approve the proposed USA250 - Celebration in the Park at Hart Park on July 3, 2026 as recommended by the Park Planning and Community Events Commission. Attachments: Staff Report

Investment Portfolio Update for October, November, and December of 2025.

Recommended Action: Receive and file. Attachments: Staff Report Chandler Monthly Investment Report October 2025 Chandler Monthly Investment Report November 2025 Chandler Monthly Investment Report December 2025 Chandler Investment Report for the Period Ending December 31, 2025