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Orange City Council

March 10, 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

Agenda — 81 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, March 10, 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 the agenda. The agenda and supporting documentation is available after 4:00 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 in the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours; at the City Council meeting; and made available on the City's website.
  5. 4 Public Participation
  6. 5 Regular meetings are televised live on Spectrum Cable Channel 3 and AT&T U-verse Channel 99, and streamed live and on-demand on the City's website at www.cityoforange.org. 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:
  7. 6 1) In-Person
  8. 7 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 state your name for the record, then proceed to address the City Council. All speakers shall observe civility, decorum, and good behavior.
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  10. 9 page break
  11. 10 2) Written Public Comments via eComment
  12. 11 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, we encourage the public to submit written comments by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. All written comments will be provided to the Council for consideration and posted on the City’s website after the meeting.
  13. 12 3) Public Comments via recorded voicemail message
  14. 13 Finally, the public can record their comments by calling (714) 744-2234 no later than 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Recorded messages will not be played at the meeting, but will be provided to the Council.
  15. 14 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.
  16. 15 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.
  17. 16 REMINDER: Please silence all electronic devices while City Council is in session.
  18. 17 page break
  19. 18 5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
  20. 1. CALL TO ORDER
  21. 1.1 ROLL CALL
  22. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
  23. 3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
  24. a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
  25. b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
  26. 4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT
  27. 5. ADJOURNMENT
  28. 27 page break
  29. 28 6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
  30. 1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:03
  31. 1.1 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:31
  32. 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 3:07
  33. 1.3 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 3:28
  34. 1.4 PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
  35. 34 Proclamation honoring the Strikers FC Orange Boys U10 division for winning the 2026 Cal South State Cup Champions 26-0126 ▶ jump to 3:56
  36. 1.5 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS ▶ jump to 8:51
  37. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 9:19
  38. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 36:27
  39. 3.13. 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 26-0100 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 55:13
  40. 3.1. Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda. 26-0106 Approved Pass
  41. 39 page break
  42. 3.2. Confirmation of accounts payable warrant registers dated February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2026 and payroll check warrants dated February 13 and 27, 2026 25-0699 Approved Pass
  43. 3.3. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meeting held on February 24, 2026 26-0108 Approved Pass
  44. 41 Approval of the Consent Calendar Approved the Consent Calendar Pass
  45. 3.4. 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 26-0074 Approved Pass
  46. 43 page break
  47. 43 RECESS: The City Council recessed at 7:07 p.m. and reconvened at 7:19 p.m. with all Members present.
  48. 3.5. 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 26-0119 Approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 40:27
  49. 3.6. First Amendment to agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC for Solid Waste Consulting Services 26-0096 Approved Pass
  50. 3.7. 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 26-0114 Approved Pass
  51. 3.8. 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 26-0085 Approved Pass
  52. 3.9. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Annual Pavement Maintenance at Various Locations, Fiscal Year 2024-2025; Bid No. 24-25.09 (SP-4291) 26-0107 Approved Pass
  53. 3.10. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for the Multi-Library Improvements at Main, Taft, and El Modena Library branches (SP-4318) 26-0109 Approved Pass
  54. 3.11. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Well No. 28 Equipping Project; Bid No. 22-23.33 26-0123 Approved Pass
  55. 3.12. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Purchase and Installation of Mixers for Reservoirs 2 and 10A 26-0124 Approved Pass
  56. 3.13. 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 26-0100 Tabled Fail ▶ jump to 53:06
  57. 3.14. Authorize purchase of four message trailers from Applied Concepts, Inc. through the Houston-Galveston Area Council HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program, Contract No. EF04-21 26-0120 Approved Pass
  58. 3.15. Quitclaim of fire access easement at 500 West Collins Avenue 26-0062 Approved Pass
  59. 3.16. Designation of April 25, 2026, as Arbor Day in the City of Orange 26-0098 Adopted Pass
  60. 55 page break
  61. 56 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * * * * * *
  62. 4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER ▶ jump to 67:22
  63. 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS ▶ jump to 67:31
  64. 5.1. Highlight Local Business (Gutierrez) ▶ jump to 69:38
  65. 6. AB 1234 REPORTS ▶ jump to 71:48
  66. 7. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS
  67. 7.1. Appointment to the City Traffic Commission 26-0134 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 74:51
  68. 66 page break
  69. 8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
  70. 8.1. Presentation on standards for paving, driveway widths, and parking within setback areas ▶ jump to 75:06
  71. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  72. 9.1. Public Hearing to consider an amendment to the Circulation and Mobility Element of the City of Orange General Plan and finding of CEQA exemption 26-0038 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 88:17
  73. 72 page break
  74. 10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
  75. 10.1. Agreement with The HUB OC for youth and teen summer day camp services 26-0087 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 94:17
  76. 10.2. Agreement with Premier Aquatic Services, LLC for Hart Park Pool Operations and Aquatic Programming Services 26-0086 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 145:28
  77. 10.3. Establishment of Permit Parking Area “AF” to be comprised of both sides of Fairmont Way from La Veta Avenue to Delia Lane 26-0095 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 147:11
  78. 10.4. City Charter Discussion 26-0092 ▶ jump to 147:32
  79. 11. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 211:04
  80. 79 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.
  81. 80 Date posted: March 5, 2026