Orange City Council - Regular Meeting

ROLL CALL

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) & (d)(1) - One case Name of Case: CEM Construction Corporation v. City of Orange Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2025-01536465

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: Orange Fire Management Association, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 47 (Maintenance and Crafts and Water Division), Orange Management Association, Orange Municipal Employees' Association, Orange City Firefighters, City of Orange Police Association, City of Orange Police Management Association, Top Management

INVOCATION

Pastor Jason Park, Lighthouse Bible Church Orange County

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Dan Slater

ROLL CALL

PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Proclamation honoring the Strikers FC Orange Boys U10 division for winning the 2026 Cal South State Cup Champions 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 February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026 and payroll check warrants dated February 13 and 27, 2026

Recommended Action: Ratify the accompanying registers. Attachments: Staff Report February 5, 2026 Accounts Payable Register February 12, 2026 Accounts Payable Register February 19, 2026 Accounts Payable Register February 26, 2026 Accounts Payable Register February 13 2026 Payroll Register February 27 2026 Payroll Register

Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meeting held on February 24, 2026

Recommended Action: Approve minutes as presented. Attachments: Staff Report February 24, 2026, Regular Meeting minutes

Cooperative Agreement by and between the cities of Anaheim, Brea, Fullerton and Orange for the State College Boulevard/The City Drive Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project

Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Cooperative Agreement with the cities of Anaheim, Brea, and Fullerton for the implementation of State College Boulevard/The City Drive Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project; and authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. 2. Authorize the appropriation of $200,000 from the Measure M - Traffic Improvement (263) unreserved fund balance to: 263-5704-87101-265105 State College Blvd Traffic Signal Synchronization Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 Cooperative Agreement Attachment 2 Project Corridor Map Attachment 3 Resolution No. 11590

Production agreement for the inaugural Celebrate Orange event: A collaborative event combining the Orange May Parade, Taste of Orange, and Orange Plaza Rotary Club Car Show

Recommended Action: Approve the Celebrate Orange Production Agreement (combining the Orange May Parade, Taste of Orange, & Orange Plaza Rotary Car Show); and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. Attachments: Staff Report Production Agreement for Celebrate Orange

First Amendment to agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for Solid Waste Consulting Services

Recommended Action: Approve the First Amendment to Agreement No. 7697.A with HF&H Consultants, LLC in the amount of $60,000 for Solid Waste Consulting Services; and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City Attachments: Staff Report First Amendment to Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC

Approval of plans and specifications for Almond Avenue and Collins Avenue Street Improvements and authorization to advertise for bids; and finding of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption

Recommended Action: 1. Approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertising for Bid No. 25-26.13 (SP-4327), Almond Avenue and Collins Avenue Street Improvements. 2. Find 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). Attachments: Staff Report Location Maps

Award of contracts to ABM Electrical & Lighting Solutions, Inc. and Interior Resources, Inc., dba Commercial Interior Resources for lighting, paint, and flooring improvements at the Police Department

Recommended Action: 1. Approve the contract with ABM Electrical & Lighting Solutions, Inc. in the total amount of $199,971, representing a cost of $198,971, plus a contingency of $1,000; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. 2. Approve the contract with Interior Resources, Inc., dba Commercial Interior Resources, in the amount of $204,763, representing a cost of $186,148, plus a contingency of 10% or $18,615; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. 3. Authorize the appropriation of $204,763 from the Developer Impact Fees-Police (570) fund balance to: 570-5601-84101-255019 Developer Impact Fees-Police 4. Authorize the appropriation of $199,971 from the Merged 2008 Tax Exempt Bonds (954) fund balance to: 954-5601-84101-255019 Merged 2008 Tax Exempt Bonds Attachments: Staff Report Contract with ABM Electrical & Lighting Solutions, Inc. Contract with Interior Resources, Inc., dba Commercial Interior Resources

Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Annual Pavement Maintenance at Various Locations, Fiscal Year 2024-2025; Bid No. 24-25.09 (SP-4291)

Recommended Action: 1. Accept the Annual Pavement Maintenance at Various Locations Fiscal Year 2024-25 project as complete. 2. Authorize City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder's Office. Attachments: Staff Report Notice of Completion and Acceptance

Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Multi-Library Improvements at Main, Taft, and El Modena Library branches (SP-4318)

Recommended Action: 1. Accept the Multi-Library Improvements at Main, Taft, and El Modena Library branches as complete. 2. Authorize City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder's Office. Attachments: Staff Report Notice of Completion and Acceptance

Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Well No. 28 Equipping Project; Bid No. 22-23.33

Recommended Action: 1. Accept the Well No. 28 Equipping Project as complete. 2. Authorize City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder's Office. Attachments: Staff Report Notice of Completion and Acceptance

Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Purchase and Installation of Mixers for Reservoirs 2 and 10A

Recommended Action: 1. Accept the Purchase and Installation of Mixers for Reservoirs 2 and 10A as complete. 2. Authorize City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder's Office. Attachments: Staff Report Notice of Completion and Acceptance

Authorize purchase of mobile vehicle barriers and deployment components, and annual certified operator training from Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales, LLC through General Services Administration Contract No. 47QSWA19D001F

Recommended Action: 1. Approve the purchase of 50 mobile vehicle barriers and components from Meridian Rapid Defense Group Sales, LLC in the amount of $398,599. 2. Authorize the appropriation of $400,000 from Traffic Safety (450) unreserved fund balance to: 450-5001-80101- Furniture, Fixture, Equipment Attachments: Staff Report

Authorize purchase of four message trailers from Applied Concepts, Inc. through the Houston-Galveston Area Council HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program, Contract No. EF04-21

Recommended Action: 1. Approve the purchase of four message trailers from Applied Concepts, Inc. for $77,580. 2. Authorize the appropriation of $77,580 from Traffic Safety (450) undesignated fund balance to expenditure account number 450-4011-80101, Traffic Safety - Furniture, Fixture, Equipment. Attachments: Staff Report HGACBuy Contract No. EF04-21 Stalker Quote

Quitclaim of fire access easement at 500 West Collins Avenue

Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to execute a Quitclaim Deed of the fire access easement to 500 Collins, Inc. Attachments: Staff Report Quitclaim Deed

Designation of April 25, 2026, as Arbor Day in the City of Orange

Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 11659. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange designating April 25, 2026, as Arbor Day. Attachments: Staff Report Resolution No. 11659 Arbor Day Planting Map 2026

Highlight Local Business (Gutierrez)

Appointment to the City Traffic Commission

Recommended Action: Confirm Mayor Slater's recommendation to appoint Steven Freeman to the City Traffic Commission to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2027. Attachments: Staff Report

Presentation on standards for paving, driveway widths, and parking within setback areas

Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Circulation and Mobility Element of the City of Orange General Plan and finding of CEQA exemption

Recommended Action: 1. Conduct and close the Public Hearing. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 11660. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving General Plan Amendment No. 26-0001 amending the City of Orange General Plan Circulation and Mobility Element to conform to the Orange County Transportation Authority's Countywide Master Plan of Arterial Highways. 3. Find the proposal exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 Resolution No. 11660 Attachment 2 Planning Commission Staff Report of February 2, 2026 Attachment 3 Proposed City Master Plan of Streets and Highways Amendment Reclassification Attachment 4 Amended City of Orange General Plan Circulation and Mobility Element (redline version) Attachment 5 Santiago Canyon Road (Villa Park Road) MPAH Amendment Traffic Study Attachment 6 County of Orange Board of Supervisors Staff Report of May 6, 2025, for the Santiago Canyon Road (Villa Park Road) reclassification Attachment 7 Orange County Transportation Authority Staff Report of September 9, 2024, for the Santiago Canyon Road (Villa Park Road) reclassification Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment Attachment 8 City of Santa Ana General Plan Update Appendix K Transportation Impact Study for the Fairhaven Avenue reclassification Attachment 9 City of Santa Ana Staff Report of April 19, 2022, for the Fairhaven Avenue reclassification Attachment 10 Adopted City of Santa Ana General Plan Mobility Element Attachment 11 OCTA Staff Report of November 2, 2020, for the Conditional Amendment of the Fairhaven reclassification in the Countywide Master Plan o

Agreement with The HUB OC for youth and teen summer day camp services

Recommended Action: 1. Approve the agreement with The HUB OC for Youth and Teen Summer Day Camp Services; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute necessary renewals as outlined in the agreement. Attachments: Staff Report, Proposal Abstract Summary, Professional Services Agreement

Agreement with Premier Aquatic Services, LLC for Hart Park Pool Operations and Aquatic Programming Services

Recommended Action: 1. Approve the agreement with Premier Aquatic Services, LLC for Hart Park Pool Operations and Aquatic Programming Services in the amount of $227,424.00 plus a 10% contingency of $22,742.40 for a total of $250,166.40; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. 2. Authorize the appropriation of $62,600.00 from the General Fund (100) undesignated fund balance to fund the prorated FY2025-26 portion of agreement services: 100-7103-55000 Contractual Services 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute optional renewals as outlined in the agreement. Attachments: Staff Report, Attachment 1 - Proposal Abstract Summary, Attachment 2 - Professional Services Agree with Premier Aquatic Services

Establishment of Permit Parking Area “AF” to be comprised of both sides of Fairmont Way from La Veta Avenue to Delia Lane

Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution 11658. 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. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 Resolution No. 11658 Attachment 2 Proposed Permit Parking Area Attachment 3 City Traffic Commission Staff Report February 11, 2026 Attachment 4 Draft City Traffic Commission Minutes February 11, 2026 Attachment 5 Notification Letter Fairmont Way

City Charter Discussion

Recommended Action: Review and discuss the draft City Charter and provide direction to staff. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft City Charter for discussion and feedback Attachment 2 - General Law and Charter City Pros and Cons Attachment 3 - City Council Drafted Charter: Draft Ballot Measure Timeframe