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.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) & (d)(1) – One case Name of Case: John Nelson v. City of Orange Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2025-01581964

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

ADJOURNMENT

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

INVOCATION

Pastor Brenton Fessler, Orange Police Chaplain

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Councilmember Ana Gutierrez

ROLL CALL

PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

Outgoing Boards, Commissions, Committees Members Recognition

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS

PUBLIC COMMENTS

At this time, members of the public may address the Council on matters not listed on the agenda within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, provided that NO action may be taken on off-agenda items unless authorized by law. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker unless a different time limit is announced.

Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.

Recommended Action: Approve.

Confirmation of accounts payable warrant registers dated July 7, 9, 16, 21, 23, and 30, 2026 and payroll check registers dated July 2, 17, and 31, 2026

Recommended Action: Ratify the accompanying registers.

Agreement with UltraSystems Environmental, Inc. for environmental and survey services for the Riverdale Avenue Complete Street Improvement Project and authorize continuation of unspent grant balance and required match for Riverdale Avenue Complete Streets project

Recommended Action: 1. Approve the agreement with UltraSystems Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $89,540 for environmental and survey services; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. 2. Authorize the continuation of the project budget in the amount of $426,000 to: 263-5101-87102-255039-20 Riverdale Avenue Complete Streets 3. Authorize the continuation of the project budget in the amount $2,560,720.33 to: 550-5101-87102-255039-20 Riverdale Avenue Complete Streets

Second Amendment to the Agreement with Willdan Engineering for on-call building services

Recommended Action: Approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Willdan Engineering in the amount of $200,000 for on-call building services; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.

First Amendment to Contract with G.M. Sager Construction Co., Inc. for Asphalt Repair Services

Recommended Action: Approve the First Amendment to the Contract with G.M. Sager Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $135,000, plus a 10% contingency of $13,500 for asphalt repairs; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.

Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 13-26 amending Chapter 12.48 of the Orange Municipal Code pertaining to parks to update sections related to smoking and vaping

Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 13-26.

Annual review and approval of the Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-27

Recommended Action: Adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City of Orange Statement of Investment Policy.

Investment Portfolio Update report for April, May, and June 2026

Recommended Action: Receive and file the Investment Portfolio Update report for April, May, and June 2026.

Response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “Wildfires Hit Home”

Recommended Action: Approve the City of Orange’s response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “Wildfires Hit Home,” and authorize the Mayor to execute the response on behalf of the City Council.

Response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “California Housing Mandates: The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County Neighborhoods”

Recommended Action: Approve the City of Orange response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “California Housing Mandates: The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County Neighborhoods,” and authorize the Mayor to execute the response on behalf of the City Council.

REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER

An opportunity for the Mayor to make a brief announcement, report, or request. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(3), no action(s) or discussion(s) shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda.

Highlight Local Business (Gutierrez)

AB 1234 REPORTS

This is the time for all AB 1234 reports required pursuant to Government Code Section 53232.3(d) on meetings and conferences attended at the City's expense.

REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER

Public Hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 53083 to consider approval of the Vehicle Incentive Program Participation Agreement with five Orange franchised automobile dealerships, contingent upon voter approval of a future Transactions and Use Tax Measure

Recommended Action: 1. Conduct and close the Public Hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 53083. 2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Participation Agreement with the participating Orange franchised vehicle dealers (Mazda of Orange, Selman Chevrolet, Nissan of Orange, Toyota of Orange, and Villa Ford of Orange) to establish the Vehicle Incentive Program for the period of April 1, 2027 to April 1, 2040, for an amount not to exceed $1,550,000 per year in rebates ($20,150,000 over the 13-year term), contingent upon voter approval of a future Transactions and Use Tax (sales tax) Measure. 3. Approve the Vehicle Incentive Program Guidelines as established by the City Manager and Economic Development Subsidy Report and direct staff to return following the November 3, 2026, election with any necessary implementation actions and budget appropriation requests, contingent upon voter approval of the proposed Transactions and Use Tax Measure.

County of Orange Unincorporated Island Annexation Study and Policy Direction

Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the presentation regarding the potential annexation of the remaining County islands within the City of Orange's Sphere of Influence. 2. Provide policy direction regarding whether staff should pursue annexation of all, some, or none of the remaining County islands, and identify any additional analysis desired before initiating formal proceedings.

ADJOURNMENT

The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, with Closed Session beginning at 5:00 p.m., if necessary.