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August 11, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final ·5:00 PM Closed Session 6:00 PM Regular Session

City Council Chamber 300 E. Chapman Avenue Orange, CA 92866

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Agenda — 68 items

  1. 1 The City of Orange City Council welcomes you to this meeting and encourages your participation. Regular City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
  2. 1 The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
  3. 2 Agenda Information
  4. 3 The agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. The City Council may take legislative action deemed appropriate with respect to the item and is not limited to the recommended action indicated in staff reports or on the agenda. The agenda and supporting documentation is available after 5:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the Council meeting on the City's website at www.cityoforange.org, at the City Clerk's Office located at 300 E. Chapman Avenue, and at the Main Public Library located at 407 E. Chapman Avenue. Written materials relating to an item on the agenda that are provided to the City Council after agenda packet distribution and within 72 hours before Council is to consider the item will be made available for public inspection on the City’s website; in the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours; and at the City Council meeting.
  5. 4 Public Participation
  6. 5 Regular meetings are televised live on Spectrum Cable Channel 3 and AT&T U-verse Channel 99, streamed live on the City's website at www.cityoforange.org, and remotely via Zoom. To join Zoom meeting online using a personal computer or smart device: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1656814425?pwd=kkolXX5D4diWS9q7Dhi0jJTDlnbdS9.1 Meeting ID: 165 681 4425 Passcode: 356107 To join Zoom meeting from any phone, dial (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 165 681 4425 Passcode: 356107
  7. 6 (Continued on page 2)
  8. 7 page break
  9. 8 Public Participation (continued)
  10. 9 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the public may address the City Council on any agenda item before or during Council’s consideration of the item, and on any other matters within the City Council’s jurisdiction by using any of the following methods:
  11. 10 1) In-Person
  12. 11 To speak on an item on the agenda, complete a speaker card indicating your name, address, and identify the agenda item number or subject matter you wish to address. The card should be given to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. General comments are received during the “Public Comments” section at the beginning of the Regular Session. 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. It is requested that you identify yourself for the record, then proceed to address the City Council. All speakers shall observe civility, decorum, and good behavior.
  13. 12 2) Written Public Comments via eComment
  14. 13 Members of the public can submit their written comments electronically for City Council consideration by using the eComment feature on the Agenda page of the City's website at www.cityoforange.org. To ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, members of the public are encouraged to submit written comments by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. All written comments will be posted on the City’s website after the meeting.
  15. 14 3) Remote Public Comments
  16. 15 Members of the public may provide live public comments via Zoom during City Council meetings. To join the meeting, follow the instructions above. Instruction on how to participate will be provided during the meeting. Please provide your name in the Zoom application to allow the City Clerk to identify you when it is your time to speak. Installing and familiarizing yourself with Zoom software prior to the commencement of the meeting is highly recommended. If participating by telephone, the City Clerk will identify you by the last 4 digits of your phone number when it is your time to speak.
  17. 16 Please note, the City is not responsible for the public’s use of Zoom as it relates to the software, configuration, and settings on a personal device. The public is encouraged to visit the Zoom website for information on successful use of this software. The City’s use of Zoom is consistent with the platform features and functions as described on the Zoom website.
  18. 17 In accordance with Ordinance No. 10-01, any person making personal, impertinent, slanderous or profane remarks or who becomes boisterous while addressing the Council shall be called to order by the Mayor. If such conduct continues, the Mayor may order the person barred from addressing the City Council further during that meeting, unless permission to continue is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 744-5500 with any questions.
  19. 18 ADA Requirements: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's office at (714) 744-5500. Notification at least 48 hours in advance of meeting will enable the City to make arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
  20. 19 REMINDER: Please silence all electronic devices while City Council is in session.
  21. 20 page break
  22. 21 5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
  23. 1. CALL TO ORDER
  24. 1.1 ROLL CALL
  25. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
  26. 3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
  27. a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
  28. 4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
  29. 5. ADJOURNMENT
  30. 29 page break
  31. 29 page break
  32. 30 6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
  33. 1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:12
  34. 31 Approval of the Consent Calendar Approved the Consent Calendar Pass
  35. 1.1 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:44
  36. 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 1:34
  37. 1.3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:54
  38. 1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS ▶ jump to 2:19
  39. 1.5 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS ▶ jump to 4:30
  40. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 4:36
  41. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 55:45
  42. 3.1. Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda. 26-0329 Approved Pass
  43. 3.2. 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 26-0464 Approved Pass
  44. 8.1. 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 26-0400 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 106:28
  45. 3.3. 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 26-0360 Approved Pass
  46. 3.4. Second Amendment to the Agreement with Willdan Engineering for on-call building services 26-0453 Approved Pass
  47. 43 page break
  48. 3.5. First Amendment to Contract with G.M. Sager Construction Co., Inc. for Asphalt Repair Services 26-0451 Approved Pass
  49. 3.6. 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 26-0458 Adopted Pass
  50. 3.7. Annual review and approval of the Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-27 26-0454 Approved Pass
  51. 3.8. Investment Portfolio Update report for April, May, and June 2026 26-0419 Approved Pass
  52. 48 page break
  53. 3.9. Response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “Wildfires Hit Home” 26-0460 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 60:12
  54. 3.10. Response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “California Housing Mandates: The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County Neighborhoods” 26-0462 Approved Pass
  55. 51 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * * * * * *
  56. 4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER ▶ jump to 60:24
  57. 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS ▶ jump to 60:33
  58. 5.1. Highlight Local Business (Gutierrez)
  59. 55 page break
  60. 6. AB 1234 REPORTS ▶ jump to 60:46
  61. 7. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER ▶ jump to 60:54
  62. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  63. 8.1. 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 26-0400 Approved Fail ▶ jump to 105:34
  64. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
  65. 9.1. County of Orange Unincorporated Island Annexation Study and Policy Direction 26-0372
  66. 10. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 107:41
  67. 63 I, Pamela Coleman, CMC, City Clerk for the City of Orange, do hereby declare, under penalty of perjury, that a full and correct copy of this agenda was posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54950 et. seq., at the following locations: Orange Civic Center kiosk and Orange City Clerk's Office at 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange Main Public Library at 407 E. Chapman Avenue, Police facility at 1107 N. Batavia Street, and uploaded to the City's website www.cityoforange.org.
  68. 64 Date posted: August 6, 2026