Orange public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission scheduled for December 20, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 3, 2022.

The December 20, 2021 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled on December 18, 2021. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 3, 2022.

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees scheduled for December 20, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 24, 2022, at the El Modena Branch Library.

• Cancellation of the December 20, 2021, regular meeting

The December 20, 2021 regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees was cancelled on December 8, 2021. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 24, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the El Modena Branch Library.

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider several development proposals, including the redevelopment of a 3.85-acre site into an affordable senior housing complex. The committee will also review design modifications for the Orange Plaza Inn and residential additions on N. Pine Street and N. Lemon Street.

• Redevelopment of 3.85-acre site for 166-unit Orion Senior Citizen Apartment Complex
• Design modifications for Orange Plaza Inn at 137 E. Maple Avenue
• Addition to Schlau Residence at 456 N. Pine Street
• Renovation of Pearce Residence at 428 N. Lemon Street

The Design Review Committee recommended approval of the Orion Senior Citizen Apartment Complex, a 166-unit affordable senior housing project at 1800 E. La Veta Avenue, to the Planning Commission with conditions. The committee also approved a home addition on N. Pine Street and a remodel on N. Lemon Street, and continued a hotel project to a date uncertain.

• Recommended approval of Orion Senior Apartment Complex to Planning Commission (3-0, 1 recused)
• Approved Design Review 5058-21, Schlau Residence addition at 456 N. Pine Street (4-0)
• Approved Design Review 5021-21, Pearce Residence remodel at 428 N. Lemon Street with conditions (4-0)
• Continued Design Review 5009-20, Orange Plaza Inn (The Richland) to a date uncertain (4-0)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will review several contracts and budget appropriations during this meeting. Items include funding for a new police sergeant position and maintenance projects for local parks. The council will also conduct closed session negotiations regarding property at 1249 E. Katella Avenue.

• $309,219.38 contract for shade structures at Fred Barrera, Serrano, and El Modena Parks
• $138,000 appropriation to fund a Police Sergeant/PIO position
• $122,082 agreement with Tetra Tech BAS, Inc. for Reservoir 2A monitoring
• Rejection of all bids received for the Well 29 Drilling Project
• Property negotiations for 1249 E. Katella Avenue

The City Council adopted an urgency ordinance establishing standards for lot splits and second dwelling units in single-family zones under Senate Bill 9, effective before January 1, 2022. The Council also approved a consent calendar including contracts for road work, park shade structures, and police equipment, and confirmed the closure of the Orange Plaza Paseo on January 2, 2022, with a 14-day transition period. Several ordinances were introduced on first reading, including updates to noticing requirements and fence/wall standards.

• Adopted urgency Ordinance No. 18-21 for SB 9 lot splits and second units (7-0)
• Confirmed Orange Plaza Paseo closure on Jan 2, 2022, with 14-day transition (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11367 authorizing up to $19M in Special Tax Refunding Bonds (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11369 opposing H.R. 2467 PFAS legislation (7-0)
• Approved $1,012,000 contract for Prospect & Spring right turn lane modification
• Approved $988,350 contract for Annual Pipeline Renewal to CEM Construction
• Approved $309,219.38 contract for park shade structures at three parks
• Introduced Ordinance No. 17-21 on noticing requirements (first reading)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will hold a closed session meeting on December 12, 2021. The agenda focuses on the public employee appointment of a City Manager. No regular open session items are listed for this meeting.

• Public employee appointment for the position of City Manager

The Orange City Council held an adjourned regular meeting on December 12, 2021, that consisted solely of a closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Manager. No public decisions were made, and no report was provided after the closed session. The meeting adjourned without any substantive public action.

• Held closed session to discuss City Manager appointment (no public action)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:30 p.m. without public decisions

City Traffic Commission

The Commission is considering a request to amend Permit Parking Area “W” on Wayfield Street. The proposal includes the segment of Wayfield Street between Orange Grove Avenue and the property lines of 550/555 Wayfield Street. If approved, the recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final approval.

• Request for permit parking on Wayfield Street between Orange Grove and Madison avenues
• Approval of October 14, 2021, Special Meeting minutes

The Traffic Commission approved amending Permit Parking Area "W" to include a segment of Wayfield Street between Orange Grove Avenue and the southerly property lines of 550/555 Wayfield Street. The item will be forwarded to the City Council for final approval. The meeting minutes from October 14, 2021, were also approved.

• Approved amendment to Permit Parking Area 'W' to include Wayfield Street segment (4-0)
• Forwarded permit parking amendment to City Council for final approval (4-0)
• Approved October 14, 2021, special meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a proposal for a dental office and training facility at 1936 E. Katella Avenue. The project involves demolishing an existing 3,611 square foot restaurant to construct a two-story building. The commission will also review the minutes from the November 15, 2021, meeting.

• Site plan and design review for dental office at 1936 E. Katella Avenue
• Demolition of a 3,611 square foot restaurant building
• Construction of a 9,904 square foot two-story dental facility
• Approval of November 15, 2021, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the November 15, 2021 meeting and a major site plan and design review for a dental office and training facility at 1936 E. Katella Avenue. The project involves demolishing an existing 3,611-square-foot restaurant and constructing a 9,904-square-foot two-story building. The vote was 4-0, with Commissioner Simpson absent. The commission also heard a public comment about the Santiago Creek bike trail extension and was told the Housing Element would be on the January 3, 2022 agenda.

• Approved the November 15, 2021 meeting minutes as presented, with Commissioner Martinez abstaining due to absence.
• Adopted Resolution No. 29-21 approving Major Site Plan Review No. 0954-18 and Design Review No. 4954-18 for a dental office and training facility at 1936 E. Katella Avenue.
• Approved the consent calendar as a whole by a 4-0 vote (Vazquez, Glasgow, Martinez, Trapesonian), with Simpson absent.

Design Review Committee

The regular meeting of the Orange Design Review Committee scheduled for December 1, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 15, 2021.

The Design Review Committee's regular meeting scheduled for December 1, 2021, was cancelled on November 24, 2021. No decisions or actions were taken. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 15, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.

• Cancelled the December 1, 2021, regular meeting (cancelled on November 24, 2021).
• Scheduled the next regular meeting for December 15, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.

Orange City Council

The City Council will meet in closed session to consider the appointment of a City Manager. The council will also confer with legal counsel regarding the case Mary's Kitchen, et al. v. City of Orange.

• Public employee appointment for the position of City Manager
• Conference with legal counsel regarding Mary's Kitchen, et al. v. City of Orange (Case No. 8:21-cv-01483-JVS-KES)

The City Council met on November 30, 2021, and immediately recessed into closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Manager and existing litigation in the case Mary's Kitchen, et al. v. City of Orange. No report was made on the closed session, and no public decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. to a future closed session on December 12, 2021.

• Recessed to closed session to discuss City Manager appointment
• Recessed to closed session to discuss litigation in Mary's Kitchen, et al. v. City of Orange
• Adjourned to a closed session on December 12, 2021

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee approved Design Review No. 5055-21 for the Stoner Residence at 164 N. Center Street, allowing demolition of a rear patio and construction of a 498 square foot addition. The approval was subject to conditions in the staff report plus an additional condition requiring the window head height by the new toilet compartment to match the shower window's head height. The motion passed 4-0 with Farfan absent. The committee also approved the November 3, 2021 meeting minutes as emended.

• Approved Design Review No. 5055-21 for the Stoner Residence, 164 N. Center Street, with conditions including raising the window head height by the toilet compartment.
• Approved the November 3, 2021 meeting minutes as emended to staff.

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two development projects. One involves a conditional use permit for Living Stone Methodist Church at 295 S. Flower Street. The other concerns a Shell service station remodel and new drive-through car wash on N. Santiago Boulevard.

• Conditional Use Permit for Living Stone Methodist Church at 295 S. Flower Street
• Shell Service Station remodel at 2640-2658 N. Santiago Boulevard
• New drive-through automatic car wash construction on N. Santiago Boulevard
• Approval of October 4, 2021 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved two conditional use permits at its November 15, 2021 meeting. The first allows Living Stone Methodist Church to operate a church with classes at 295 S. Flower Street. The second approves a Shell service station remodel and new drive-through car wash at 2640-2658 N. Santiago Boulevard, including alcohol sales. Both motions passed 4-0, with Commissioner Martinez absent.

• Approved CUP No. 3143-21 for Living Stone Methodist Church at 295 S. Flower Street (4-0)
• Approved CUP No. 3039-17, CUP No. 3054-17, Design Review No. 4898-17, and Minor Site Plan Review No. 0896-17 for Shell station remodel and car wash at 2640-2658 N. Santiago Boulevard (4-0)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will review the October 2021 financial report and approve minutes from the October 18 meeting. The agenda also includes reports from library partners and discussions regarding Heritage Days and Tree Lighting.

• Approval of October 18, 2021, meeting minutes
• October 2021 Library Director financial report
• Heritage Days on December 4, 2021
• Tree Lighting on December 5, 2021

The board approved the October 18, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. Staff presented on marketing and social media, and the Friends reported increased revenue and volunteers. The Foundation announced a March 20, 2022 gala. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved October 18, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed October 2021 financial report
• Noted December 20, 2021 meeting cancelled; next regular meeting January 24, 2022

City Traffic Commission

The regular meeting of the Orange City Traffic Commission scheduled for November 10, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2021.

The November 10, 2021 regular meeting of the City Traffic Commission was cancelled on November 5, 2021. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Orange City Council

The Council will meet in closed session regarding litigation and a City Manager appointment. In the regular session, they will consider several contracts, including a water rate study and investment services. They will also review historic property preservation agreements and security upgrades for Fire Station No. 1.

• $85,016 agreement for Water and Sanitation Rate Study
• $270,000 three-year agreement for investment services
• $58,492.50 contract for Civic Center Weimer Room and Lobby remodel
• 26 Mills Act Contracts for historic property preservation
• $20,000 grant for police department overtime

The City Council approved a consent calendar with numerous routine items, including contracts, grants, and purchases. It also adopted an amended resolution supporting the Brand-Huang-Mendoza Tripartisan Land Use Initiative to repeal SB 9 and SB 10, and introduced an ordinance establishing development standards for small lot subdivisions. The council denied a towing contract to Alberto's Towing and approved various other actions.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 16-21 (Water Shortage Contingency Response) (6-1, Dumitru no)
• Adopted amended Resolution No. 11363 supporting land use initiative (5-2, Barrios and Gutierrez no)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11364 supporting federal PFAS legislation (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 15-21 for small lot subdivisions (5-2, Barrios and Gutierrez no)
• Denied towing contract to Alberto's Towing (7-0)
• Approved $1,689,952 fire truck purchase (7-0, Murphy abstained)
• Approved $133,100 bus stop enhancement contract (7-0)
• Approved 26 Mills Act historic property contracts (7-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a proposal to replace a manufacturing facility at 534 Struck Avenue with a 57,900 square foot truck terminal. Other items include exterior renovations for North Olive Residences and tenant improvements for Chipotle Mexican Grille. The committee will also approve the October 6, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Redevelopment of 534 Struck Avenue into a 57,900 SF truck terminal
• Exterior renovations to North Olive Residences at 457-463 N. Olive Street
• Tenant improvements for Chipotle Mexican Grille at 112 E. Maple Avenue
• Approval of October 6, 2021 meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee approved the exterior renovation of two multi-family buildings at 457-463 N. Olive Street, subject to conditions including door, window, and lighting changes. The committee also approved a Chipotle restaurant tenant improvement project with conditions, and continued a truck terminal proposal to a date uncertain.

• Approved Design Review No. 5051-21, North Olive Residences, with conditions (4-1)
• Approved Design Review No. 5023-21, Chipotle Mexican Grille, with conditions (5-0)
• Continued Design Review No. 5028-21, Prologis Orange Logistics, to a date uncertain (5-0)

Investment Advisory Committee

The Investment Advisory Committee will review recent treasurer's reports and portfolio updates. The committee will also select a new chair and discuss California sales tax trends. They will also review a recommended three-year agreement with Chandler Asset Management, Inc.

• Approval of August 4, 2021 meeting minutes
• Selection of a Committee Chair
• Review of September 2020 - September 2021 rate summary
• Review of July through September 2021 Treasurer's Reports
• $225,000 agreement recommendation for Chandler Asset Management, Inc.

The Investment Advisory Committee approved a recommendation to enter into an agreement with Chandler Asset Management, Inc. for investment services for fiscal years 2021-2022 through 2023-2024. The committee also selected Larry Sallinger as Chair and received and filed several reports, including the rate summary, investment portfolio update, and treasurer's reports. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved agreement with Chandler Asset Management, Inc. for investment services (consensus)
• Selected Larry Sallinger as Chair of the committee
• Approved minutes of August 4, 2021 meeting (2-0)
• Received and filed rate summary September 2020-September 2021
• Received and filed investment portfolio update
• Received and filed Treasurer's Reports for July, August, September 2021
• Received and filed sales tax update
• Received and filed California forecast sales tax trends

Planning Commission

This agenda is a notice of meeting cancellation for the regular session scheduled for November 1, 2021. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 15, 2021.

The November 1, 2021 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled on October 28, 2021. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 15, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The commission will select a Chair and Vice Chair to serve through 2022. The meeting also includes receiving reports on the Community Services Capital Improvement Program and city-wide special events.

• Selection of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Community Services Capital Improvement Program Summary
• Summary and description of city-wide special events

The Park Planning and Community Events Commission elected Steven Freeman as Chair and Eva Perez as Vice Chair by unanimous vote. Two informational reports on the capital improvement program and city-wide special events were received and filed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Steven Freeman as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Eva Perez as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Received and filed Community Services Capital Improvement Program Summary
• Received and filed Summary and Description of City-Wide Special Events

Design Review Committee

The regular session of the Orange Design Review Committee scheduled for October 20, 2021, was cancelled on October 14, 2021. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2021.

The October 20, 2021 regular meeting of the Design Review Committee was cancelled on October 14, 2021. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2021.

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will review the September 20, 2021, meeting minutes. The agenda includes updates from the Library Director and reports from the Library Foundation and Friends of the Orange Public Library. The board will also receive a financial report covering July 1 through September 30, 2021.

• Approval of September 20, 2021, meeting minutes
• Library Director's financial report for July 1 to September 30, 2021

The board approved the September 20, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. Reports were given by the Friends of the Library, the Library Foundation, and the Library Director, covering updates on events, fundraising, and personnel. No new business or substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 20, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission scheduled for October 18, 2021, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 1, 2021.

The October 18, 2021 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled on October 14, 2021. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 1, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chamber, 300 E Chapman Avenue, Orange, California 92866.

City Traffic Commission

The Orange City Traffic Commission is considering several requests regarding local parking regulations. These include proposals for permit parking on multiple streets and updated time-restricted parking on Batavia Street and Crest de Ville.

• Permit parking proposal for East Madison Avenue, East Orange Grove Avenue, Wayfield Street, and Walnut Avenue
• "No Parking 2:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M." request on the east side of Batavia Street between Angus and Nicholas Avenues
• Red curb installation and time-restricted parking request for Crest de Ville
• Approval of August 11, 2021, meeting minutes

The Orange Traffic Commission approved a request to post "NO PARKING 6:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M." on Crest de Ville, with a future change to 11:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. once the adjacent park opens. It also approved "NO PARKING 2:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M." on the east side of Batavia Street between Angus and Nicholas Avenues. The commission approved permit parking on portions of Madison Avenue and Orange Grove Avenue, forwarding the item to the City Council for final approval. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Denied red curb installation on Crest de Ville (5-0)
• Approved 'NO PARKING 6:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.' on Crest de Ville, with future change to 11:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. after park construction (5-0)
• Approved 'NO PARKING 2:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M.' on east side of Batavia Street between Angus and Nicholas Avenues (5-0)
• Approved permit parking on both sides of Madison Avenue from Wayfield Street to the cul-de-sac (5-0)
• Approved permit parking on both sides of Orange Grove Avenue from Wayfield Street to westerly property lines of 1744/1743 Orange Grove Avenue (5-0)
• Forwarded permit parking item to City Council for final approval (5-0)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will review several contracts and fund appropriations during its October 13 meeting. Items include agreements for event technology services, body-worn cameras, and legal representation. The council will also hold a closed session regarding litigation and the appointment of a City Manager.

• Agreement with VCI Event Technology for audio, lighting, and staging services up to $452,589.67
• Amendment to Axon Enterprise agreement for 34 body-worn cameras up to $96,099.26
• Legal services agreement with Everett Dorey LLP in the amount of $100,000
• Appropriation of $409,000 for the Prospect & Spring Right Turn Lane Modification Project
• Appropriation of $31,000 in CDBG funds for the Homeless Outreach Program

The Orange City Council approved both options for the Orange Plaza Paseo long-term plan and streetscape program, including agreements with The Arroyo Group and Dudek, and authorized the interim city manager's employment agreement. The council also adopted the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and introduced a new water shortage ordinance, and approved a consent calendar with numerous routine items.

• Approved both Paseo options (annual seasonal paseo and parklets design) with contracts totaling $215,006 (5-2)
• Approved employment agreement with interim City Manager Thomas R. Hatch (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11357 for 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (6-1)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 16-21 for water shortage contingency response (6-1)
• Approved $452,589.67 agreement with VCI Event Technology for event services
• Approved Third Amendment to Water Supply Agreement with Irvine Ranch Water District (6-1)
• Approved $100,000 legal services amendment with Everett Dorey LLP for Mary's Kitchen litigation
• Denied 8 claims for damages

City Traffic Commission

The regular meeting of the Orange City Traffic Commission scheduled for October 13, 2021, has been cancelled. A special meeting is instead scheduled for Thursday, October 14, 2021.

• Cancellation of the October 13 regular session
• Scheduling of a special meeting for October 14

The regular City Traffic Commission meeting scheduled for October 13, 2021, was cancelled on September 24, 2021. No decisions were made. A special meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

• Regular meeting cancelled (no vote recorded)

Orange City Council

This notice announces the cancellation of the regular Orange City Council meeting scheduled for October 12, 2021. An adjourned regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

• Cancellation of the October 12, 2021, regular meeting

The October 12, 2021 regular City Council meeting was cancelled on September 16, 2021. No decisions were made. An adjourned regular meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

• Meeting cancelled (no vote recorded)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee is considering proposals for building renovations and new construction projects. These include an expansion of the Hilbert Museum of California Art and a new dental office facility. The committee will also review a monument sign proposal in the Old Towne Historic District.

• Proposal to renovate buildings for a 20,275 square foot expanded campus at 167 N. Atchison Street
• Proposal to demolish an existing restaurant and build a two-story dental office at 1936 E. Katella Avenue
• Final determination on a new monument sign for Hernandez Law at 924 E. Chapman Avenue

The Design Review Committee recommended approval of the Hilbert Museum of California Art expansion (Design Review No. 5040-21) to the Community Development Director, with a recommendation to consider lowering the height of two urban markers. The committee also recommended approval of a dental office and training facility (Design Review No. 4954-18) to the Planning Commission, with a condition to replace Mexican feather grass with a non-invasive species. Both motions passed 4-0, with one member absent.

• Approved September 15, 2021 meeting minutes as emended (4-0, Farfan absent)
• Approved Design Review No. 5053-21, Hernandez Law Monument Sign (3-0, Skorpanich abstained, Farfan absent)
• Recommended approval of Design Review No. 5040-21, Hilbert Museum expansion (4-0, Farfan absent)
• Recommended approval of Design Review No. 4954-18, Dental Office and Training Facility (4-0, Farfan absent)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a conditional use permit for a 28-room hotel at 428 E. Lincoln Avenue. Additionally, the body will review an ordinance to update development standards for fences and walls citywide.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 3144-21 for Aspire Inn & Suites at 428 E. Lincoln Avenue
• Ordinance to update development standards for fences and walls in all zoning districts
• Approval of September 20, 2021, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3144-21 for a 28-room hotel at 428 E. Lincoln Avenue, and adopted Resolution No. 25-21 recommending the City Council adopt new fence and wall development standards. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting was routine with no public comments or other business.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3144-21 for a 28-room hotel at 428 E. Lincoln Avenue (Resolution PC 24-21).
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-21 recommending the City Council update fence and wall standards in the zoning code.
• Approved the September 20, 2021 meeting minutes as presented.

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from the August 16, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes receiving the August 2021 financial report and reviewing information regarding the Treats in the Streets event scheduled for October 28, 2021.

• Approval of August 16, 2021, meeting minutes
• August 2021 Library Director financial report
• Treats in the Streets event on October 28, 2021

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees approved the August 16, 2021 meeting minutes as presented. The Friends of the Orange Public Library presented a $6,000 check, and the Foundation reported raising $11,000 in parking fees during the Street Fair. The board discussed the upcoming Treats in the Streets event on October 28, 2021, where the Pop-Up-Library will be present.

• Approved August 16, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed August 2021 financial report
• Discussed Treats in the Streets event on 10/28/2021 with Pop-Up-Library

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider conditional use permits for alcohol licenses at 204 W. Chapman Avenue and 112 E. Maple Avenue. The commission will also review plans for a new 1,999 square foot commercial development at 887 N. Glassell Street.

• Conditional Use Permit for Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen (Type 47 License)
• Conditional Use Permit for Chipotle Mexican Grille (Type 41 License)
• Design Review and Site Plan for Northern Gateway Commercial Center at 887 N. Glassell Street

The Planning Commission approved three items: a conditional use permit for Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen at 204 W. Chapman Avenue, a conditional use permit for Chipotle Mexican Grille at 112 E. Maple Avenue, and a design review, site plan review, and mitigated negative declaration for a commercial development at 887 N. Glassell Street. All approvals were unanimous, with one commissioner recusing on the Chipotle item. The meeting also included public comments opposing a proposed cemetery project, but no action was taken on that matter.

• Approved Resolution No. PC 22-21 for Conditional Use Permit No. 3140-21 for Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen at 204 W. Chapman Avenue (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution No. PC 26-21 for Conditional Use Permit No. 3142-21 for Chipotle Mexican Grille at 112 E. Maple Avenue (4-0, with Commissioner Trapesonian recused).
• Approved Resolution No. PC 27-21 for Design Review No. 4933-17, Minor Site Plan Review No. 0929-17, and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1864-17 for a commercial development at 887 N. Glassell Street (unanimous).
• Approved the September 8, 2021 meeting minutes as presented (4-0, with Vice-Chair Vazquez abstaining).

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee is considering a proposal to remodel a Shell service station at 2640-2658 N. Santiago Boulevard. The project includes expanding the convenience store, adding a drive-through car wash, and allowing off-site beer and wine sales. Staff recommends that the committee recommend project approval to the Planning Commission.

• Shell Service Station remodel and new drive-through automatic car wash at 2640-2658 N. Santiago Boulevard
• Approval of September 1, 2021, meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee approved Design Review No. 4898-17 for a Shell Service Station remodel and new drive-through automatic car wash at 2640-2658 N. Santiago Boulevard. The approval was subject to staff report conditions plus three additional conditions regarding tree replacement, a landscape maintenance plan, and tree canopy maintenance. The motion carried unanimously with all five members voting aye. The committee also approved the September 1, 2021 meeting minutes as part of the consent calendar.

• Approved Design Review No. 4898-17 for Shell Service Station remodel and car wash (5-0)
• Added condition to replace Chinese Elm trees on lower slope with Arbutus Marina
• Added condition requiring landscape maintenance plan before building permits
• Added condition requiring maintenance to preserve full tree canopy height and breadth
• Approved September 1, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council is reviewing several agreements, including a large-scale traffic engineering project and security services for the public library. The meeting also includes closed session discussions regarding a city manager appointment and ongoing litigation.

• $1,076,341 agreement with Iteris, Inc. for Tustin Avenue/Rose Drive traffic signal synchronization
• $42,000 annual contract with Lyons Security Services, Inc. for Orange Public Library security
• $291,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety for traffic enforcement
• $59,223.71 amendment with KASA Construction, Inc. for Handy Park Maintenance Renovation
• $95,000 amendment with AppleOne Employment Services for temporary staffing

The City Council approved a $1,076,341 agreement with Iteris, Inc. for traffic engineering services for the Tustin Avenue/Rose Drive Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program, including a 10% contingency and a cooperative agreement with neighboring cities. The council also approved numerous other consent calendar items, including a $291,000 traffic safety grant, a $42,000 annual library security contract, and several ordinances. Two items were removed from the consent calendar: a $65,000 fiscal impact study for Chapman University was approved, and a resolution declaring two properties surplus was continued to a date uncertain. The council also tabled a proposal to expand the Planning Commission until January 2023 and continued a public hearing on small lot subdivisions to November 9, 2021.

• Approved $1,076,341 agreement with Iteris, Inc. for traffic signal synchronization on Tustin Avenue/Rose Drive, plus $107,634.10 contingency and cooperative agreement with five cities.
• Approved $291,000 grant from California Office of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program.
• Approved four-year agreement with Lyons Security Services, Inc. for library security at $42,000 annually.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 14-21 (Title 2 administration/personnel), No. 12-21 (zoning definitions/parking), and No. 13-21 (waste disposal reduction).
• Approved $65,000 agreement with Keyser Marston Associates to evaluate fiscal impact of Chapman University.
• Continued item 3.32 (declaring 171 N. Cypress surplus) to a date uncertain.
• Tabled Planning Commission expansion to January 2023.
• Approved Master Encroachment Agreement with Verizon Wireless for small cell facilities and adopted Resolution No. 11348 regulating them.

City Traffic Commission

The City of Orange Traffic Commission's regular meeting scheduled for September 8, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. No business items are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: October 13, 2021, 5:30 p.m., Council Chamber

The September 8, 2021, Regular Meeting of the City Traffic Commission was cancelled on September 2, 2021. No decisions were made. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission will consider a public hearing for a new 2,344-square-foot Popeyes drive-through restaurant at 584 E. Tustin Street. The commission will also review a design request for a residential addition and garage in the Old Towne Historic District. Additionally, the meeting includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Redevelopment of a former restaurant site into a 2,344-square-foot Popeyes drive-through at 584 E. Tustin Street
• Design review for a new one-and-one-half story addition and two-car garage at 367 N. Cambridge Street
• Demolition of a 669-square-foot accessory building and carport at 367 N. Cambridge Street
• Approval of the August 2, 2021, Planning Commission meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit, design review, minor site plan review, and administrative adjustment for a new 2,344-square-foot Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen drive-through restaurant at 584 N. Tustin Street. The vote was 3-0, with Commissioner Trapesonian recused due to a conflict of interest. The commission also approved the consent calendar, including the August 2, 2021 meeting minutes and a design review for a residence at 367 N. Cambridge Street. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Popeyes drive-thru project at 584 N. Tustin St. (3-0, Trapesonian recused)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and design review for 367 N. Cambridge St. (4-0, Trapesonian abstained on minutes)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council is convening for a closed session meeting. The agenda includes a public employee appointment for the position of City Manager.

• Public employee appointment for City Manager

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will make a final determination on a proposal to rehabilitate a historic building for Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen. The project includes an outdoor patio in the Old Towne Historic District. The committee will also approve meeting minutes from August 18, 2021.

• Design Review No. 5022-21: Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen at 204 W. Chapman Avenue
• Approval of August 18, 2021 meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee approved Design Review No. 5022-21 for Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen at 204 W. Chapman Avenue, a proposal to rehabilitate a historic commercial building for a new restaurant with an outdoor patio in the Old Towne Historic District. The approval was subject to conditions in the staff report plus eight additional conditions, including specific window modifications, reduced exterior lighting, and a revised sill height. The committee also issued five non-binding recommendations, such as exploring less intrusive parapet bracing and a charcoal/off-white color scheme. The meeting minutes from August 18, 2021 were also approved unanimously.

• Approved the August 18, 2021 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous).
• Approved Design Review No. 5022-21 for Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen, 204 W. Chapman Avenue, subject to staff report conditions and eight additional conditions.
• Condition: Maintain the existing protruding base of the building throughout the project.
• Condition: Revise Sheet A6.02, Detail 7 to show a new sill height of 3'9".
• Condition: Modify windows — Windows 101 and 105 fixed; Windows 110, 111, and 112 to match existing four-part lights at the rear.
• Condition: Fill the opening between Gridlines A and B with a four-part light matching the rear, with plaster or wood finish option.
• Condition: Reduce exterior wall sconces to two on the Chapman Avenue façade and at Gridlines E, F, G, H; remove the rest.
• Condition: Substitute light fixtures with a style where the point source is not visible, subject to staff approval.

Orange City Council

This document is a notice of adjournment for an Orange City Council meeting. The meeting is scheduled as a closed session to consider item 3a. No other agenda items are provided in this notice.

• Closed Session Item 3a

The Orange City Council convened on August 21, 2021, but took no substantive public action. The only item was a recess into closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Manager, with no report issued afterward. The meeting adjourned without any decisions or votes.

Orange City Council

This agenda covers a closed session of the Orange City Council. The council will meet to discuss a public employee appointment for the position of City Manager.

• Public employee appointment for the City Manager

The Orange City Council met in adjourned regular session and immediately recessed to closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Manager under Government Code Section 54957(b). No report was made from the closed session, and no substantive public decisions were made. The meeting adjourned to the following day.

• Recessed to closed session to discuss City Manager appointment (unanimous)
• Adjourned to August 21, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. (unanimous)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider several development proposals within the Old Towne Historic District. These include porch rehabilitations at 320 N. Olive Street and a rear addition at 264 N. Shaffer Street. The committee will also conduct a preliminary review for the Kornerstone Cemetery redevelopment.

• Porch rehabilitation and demolition at 320 N. Olive Street
• New 287 square foot addition at 264 N. Shaffer Street
• Site redevelopment for Kornerstone Cemetery at 290 S. Yorba Street

The Design Review Committee approved Design Review No. 5046-21 for the Chapman Olive Residence #2 at 320 N. Olive Street, subject to staff conditions and three additional conditions regarding fence height, garage window details, and footing depth. The committee also continued Design Review No. 5036-21 for the Win'e Residence at 264 N. Shaffer Street to a date uncertain to address concerns about compliance with Secretary of Interior Standards and floor area ratio. A preliminary review of the Kornerstone Cemetery project was held with comments noted, and the chair recused herself from that item.

• Approved Design Review No. 5046-21, Chapman Olive Residence #2, with conditions (5-0)
• Continued Design Review No. 5036-21, Win'e Residence, to a date uncertain (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 4, 2021 meeting (4-0, McDermott abstained)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will review the July 2021 financial report and approve minutes from the July 19 meeting. The Board is also scheduled to consider a new policy regarding mobile hotspots.

• Approval of new Mobile Hotspots policy
• Review of July 2021 Financial Report
• Approval of July 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• National Night Out recap

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees approved a new Mobile Hotspots policy as presented, with a unanimous vote. The board also approved the July 19, 2021 meeting minutes and received reports on the Friends' fall wishlist, a potential Foundation fundraising event, and library updates including the Taft Branch reopening.

• Approved Mobile Hotspots policy (5-0)
• Approved July 19, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed July 2021 Financial Report

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Orange Planning Commission scheduled for August 16, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2021.

The August 16, 2021 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled on August 12, 2021. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

City Traffic Commission

The City Traffic Commission will consider several requests regarding street markings and loading zones. These items include a new cargo loading zone at the Fairfield Apartments and red or blue curb modifications on specific streets. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 9, 2021, meeting.

• Cargo loading zone request for 850 West Town and Country Road
• Red curb markings request for 320 South Olive Street
• Blue curb request on Sycamore Avenue near 375 North Citrus Street
• Approval of June 9, 2021 meeting minutes

The City Traffic Commission approved a cargo loading zone in front of the Fairfield Apartments at 850 West Town and Country Road with conditions, and approved a blue curb on Sycamore Avenue adjacent to 375 North Citrus Street. The commission denied a request for red curb markings on both sides of the alley driveway at 320 South Olive Street. All three motions passed 4-0, with Commissioner Dick absent.

• Approved cargo loading zone at 850 West Town and Country Road with conditions (4-0)
• Denied red curb markings at 320 South Olive Street alley driveway (4-0)
• Approved blue curb on Sycamore Avenue adjacent to 375 North Citrus Street (4-0)
• Approved June 9, 2021 meeting minutes as part of consent calendar (3-0, Ricci abstained)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will consider agreements for security at Handy Park and wireless services. The agenda also includes approving fire department vehicle purchases and a tax exchange with Anaheim. Closed session items involve litigation and personnel evaluations.

• $328,293.24 agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Handy Park security and video management
• $36,151.53 contract with Leverage Information Systems, Inc. for wireless service to Handy Park
• $130,525 purchase of two utility vehicles for the Orange Fire Department
• Up to $50,000 agreement with Tripepi, Smith & Associates, Inc. for redistricting outreach
• Tax exchange agreement with the City of Anaheim regarding stadium sliver reorganization

The City Council voted 5-2 to keep the temporary Orange Plaza Paseo open, initiate an environmental review and design guidelines for a seasonal Paseo, and authorize the City Manager to approve related agreements. The Council also approved a $92,840 contract for an Old Towne parking study, adopted resolutions supporting workforce housing bond issuances, and denied a zoning appeal for a Nexx Burger restaurant. Several items were continued, including a small wireless facilities policy and a Planning Commission membership discussion.

• Approved keeping temporary Paseo open, starting CEQA review, and authorizing City Manager agreements (5-2)
• Approved $92,840 contract with Fehr and Peers for Old Towne Parking Study (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11345 authorizing bonds for Cameo and Garrison Apartments workforce housing (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11346 authorizing bonds for Allure Apartments workforce housing (7-0)
• Denied Appeal No. 0556-21 for Nexx Burger at 2940 E. Chapman Ave (6-0, Gutierrez recused)
• Continued Item 7.5 (small wireless facilities policy) to a date uncertain (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11351 supporting Gypsum Canyon Veterans Cemetery (7-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including $328,293 Siemens security contract and $130,525 fire vehicles (7-0)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will hold a closed session on August 7, 2021. The meeting includes a discussion regarding a public employee appointment for the position of City Manager.

• Public employee appointment for City Manager

The Orange City Council held an adjourned regular meeting on August 7, 2021, but took no substantive public action. The council recessed into closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Manager, and no report was given afterward. The meeting adjourned without any public decisions.

• Recessed to closed session to discuss City Manager appointment (unanimous)

Investment Advisory Committee

The Investment Advisory Committee will review the investment portfolio update and treasurer's reports for April, May, and June 2021. The committee will also receive a rate summary covering June 2020 to June 2021 and discuss California sales tax trends.

• Approval of February 3, 2021, meeting minutes
• Rate Summary for June 2020 - June 2021
• Investment Portfolio Update
• Treasurer's Reports for April, May, and June 2021
• California sales tax trends and economic drivers forecast

The Investment Advisory Committee met and approved the minutes from the February 3, 2021 regular meeting. All reports, including the rate summary, investment portfolio update, treasurer's reports, and economic updates, were received and filed. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved February 3, 2021 meeting minutes (2-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a proposal for a 36-inch plaster wall at 732 E. Palm Avenue. The committee will also review a request for a 1,014 square foot addition and new garage at 367 N. Cambridge Street. Additionally, the committee will approve minutes from the July 21, 2021 meeting.

• Final determination for a 36-inch plaster wall at 732 E. Palm Avenue
• Proposal for a 1,014 square foot addition and new garage at 367 N. Cambridge Street
• Approval of July 21, 2021 meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee recommended approval of the Westenhofer Residence addition (Design Review No. 5033-21) to the Planning Commission, subject to conditions including obscured glazing on a second-story window and staff approval of door/window details. The Sukeena Residence wall proposal (Design Review No. 5039-21) was continued to a date uncertain for a revised design to comply with Old Towne Historic Design Standards. Meeting minutes from July 21, 2021 were approved.

• Recommended approval of Westenhofer Residence addition to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Continued Sukeena Residence wall proposal to date uncertain for revised design (4-0)
• Approved July 21, 2021 meeting minutes (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding conditional use permits for two business locations. These include a beer and wine license for a restaurant at 130 S. Main Street and a proposal for Orange Wine, Inc. at 1095 N. Glassell Street.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 3124-20 for Ramen Mura ABC Type 41 License at 130 S. Main Street, Suite G
• Conditional Use Permit No. 3134-21 for Orange Wine, Inc. at 1095 N. Glassell Street
• Approval of July 19, 2021, Planning Commission meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3124-20 for Ramen Mura, allowing a Type 41 beer and wine license for a 1,223 sq ft restaurant at 130 S. Main Street, Suite G, subject to staff report conditions. The commission also continued the public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 3134-21 for Orange Wine, Inc. at 1095 N. Glassell Street to a date uncertain to allow staff to gather additional crime data. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no public comments and no other substantive decisions.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3124-20 for Ramen Mura (Type 41 beer/wine license) (4-0)
• Continued Conditional Use Permit No. 3134-21 for Orange Wine, Inc. to a date uncertain (3-1, Vazquez no)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee is reviewing several development proposals in Orange. The committee will make a final determination for a patio at Patagonia Empanadas Bakery and Cafe and conduct a preliminary review for Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen. It will also provide a recommendation regarding a new Popeyes restaurant.

• Final determination for a 437 sq. ft. covered patio at 2279 N. Tustin Street
• Preliminary review of historic building rehabilitation at 204 W. Chapman Avenue
• Recommendation for a new 2,344 square foot Popeyes restaurant at 584 N. Tustin Street

The Design Review Committee approved Design Review No. 5026-21 for a new Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen at 584 N. Tustin Street, recommending it to the Planning Commission with conditions including replacing toxic Heavenly Bamboo and substituting three trees with larger canopy species. The committee also approved the consent calendar, including minutes and a patio addition for Patagonia Empanadas Bakery and Cafe. A preliminary review was held for Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen at 204 W. Chapman Avenue, but no decision was made.

• Approved Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen drive-thru for Planning Commission recommendation (4-0)
• Added condition to replace Heavenly Bamboo with non-toxic species
• Added condition to substitute three trees with larger canopy species
• Added condition to maintain on-site trees for full height canopy
• Approved consent calendar including July 8, 2021 minutes and Patagonia Empanadas patio (4-0)
• Held preliminary review of Finney's Crafthouse & Kitchen, no action taken

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission will hold public hearings to recommend municipal code amendments to the City Council. These include updates to citywide parking standards and new procedures for small lot subdivisions in multi-family residential zones.

• Comprehensive Citywide Parking Code Update regarding off-street parking and loading
• New development standards and streamlined procedures for small lot subdivisions
• Amendments to noticing and posting requirements
• Approval of May 17 and June 7, 2021, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission unanimously approved four resolutions recommending City Council action: an ordinance updating noticing and posting requirements (with a broadened 400-foot noticing range), a comprehensive citywide parking code update, and two resolutions establishing development standards and guidelines for small lot subdivisions in multi-family zones. All votes were 4-0. The commission also approved the May 17 and June 7 meeting minutes as amended.

• Approved May 17 and June 7, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 19-21 recommending an ordinance to update noticing/posting requirements, with noticing range broadened from 300 to 400 feet (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. PC 16-21 recommending a citywide parking code update (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 17-21 recommending an ordinance for small lot subdivision standards and procedures (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 18-21 recommending Small Lot Subdivision Guidelines (4-0)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will consider policy updates for the Tannas Family Children’s Garden. The meeting includes reports from the Library Director, the Friends of the Orange Public Library, and the Library Foundation. Members will also discuss the mission statement for fiscal year 21/22.

• Approval of May 17, 2021, meeting minutes
• Policy updates for Tannas Family Children’s Garden
• Library Director's financial report for July 2020 through June 2021
• Review of the Fiscal Year 21/22 meeting schedule
• Discussion regarding the Library Board mission statement

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees approved the May 17, 2021 meeting minutes with an amendment, and approved an updated Children's Courtyard policy and the FY 21/22 Mission Statement. The board also elected Trustee Martinez as Chair and Trustee Huber as Vice Chair for the upcoming year. The meeting was routine, with no public comments or old business.

• Approved May 17, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (changed 'class' to 'program' in item 7.2).
• Approved Children's Courtyard policy update, changing 'parent/guardian' to 'caregiver' in bullet #4.
• Elected Trustee Martinez as Library Board Chair.
• Elected Trustee Huber as Library Board Vice Chair.
• Approved FY 21/22 Mission Statement with updated item #5.
• Received and filed the July 2020-June 2021 financial report.
• Received and filed the FY 21/22 meeting schedule.

City Traffic Commission

The regular meeting of the Orange City Traffic Commission scheduled for July 14, 2021, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2021.

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will consider several contracts and fund appropriations. This includes accepting federal funds for meal gap services and approving security upgrades for Fire Station 1. The council will also review labor negotiations and litigation during closed session.

• $459,659 in American Recovery Act funding for Meal Gap Services
• $185,204.40 agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Fire Station 1 security
• $129,220 agreement with Core BTS, Inc. for Microsoft Office 365 migration
• Ten Mills Act Contracts for historic property preservation
• $34,346 agreement with Superion, LLC for permit management software

The City Council held a closed session to discuss a letter from Mary's Kitchen's attorneys and did not acquiesce to demands to rescind or stay the termination of the license agreement, thereby confirming the City Manager's action. The Council also approved a consent calendar with numerous routine items, including contracts, grants, and project acceptances, and separately approved library closures, a local emergency extension, and permit parking on Mayfair Avenue.

• Confirmed City Manager's termination of Mary's Kitchen license agreement by not acquiescing to demands in closed session.
• Approved consent calendar items, including software maintenance, fire station agreements, and various appropriations.
• Approved library closures for holidays and staff development day.
• Adopted Resolution No. 11342 extending the local emergency declaration for COVID-19.
• Approved permit parking on Mayfair Avenue and adopted Resolution No. 11343.
• Adopted Resolution No. 11344 rescinding the EIR certification for the Trails at Santiago Creek project.
• Approved closing the Plaza Paseo for the Orange International Street Fair and reopening on September 24.
• Introduced ordinances for council reimbursement (09-21) and compensation (10-21); failed to introduce health benefits ordinance (11-21).

Design Review Committee

The committee will make final determinations on design review applications for three single-family residences. These proposals involve additions, demolitions, and porch rehabilitations within the Old Towne Historic District.

• Exterior modifications to Brock Residence at 274 S. Center Street, including a 359 square foot addition and a 320 square foot basement
• Proposed additions and front door relocation for Pearce Residence at 428 N. Lemon Street
• Partial demolition and porch rehabilitation for Chapman Olive Residence at 321 N. Olive Street

The Design Review Committee approved the Brock Residence exterior remodel at 274 S. Center Street with conditions, including matching handrails and removing stone veneer. It continued the Pearce Residence project at 428 N. Lemon Street to a date uncertain to address inconsistencies. The Chapman Olive Residence at 321 N. Olive Street was approved with conditions, including an inset for the bedroom addition and removal of a rooftop antenna.

• Approved Design Review No. 5000-20 (Brock Residence) with conditions, including matching handrails, removing stone veneer, and using City standard for Old Towne sidewalks.
• Continued Design Review No. 5021-21 (Pearce Residence) to a date uncertain to allow the applicant to address inconsistencies and revise the project.
• Approved Design Review No. 5031-21 (Chapman Olive Residence) with conditions, including a 3-inch inset for the bedroom addition and removal of the rooftop TV antenna.
• Approved the June 2, 2021 meeting minutes as presented.

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission scheduled for July 7, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 19, 2021.

The July 7, 2021 Planning Commission regular meeting was cancelled on July 1, 2021. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 19, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Design Review Committee

The regular meeting of the Orange Design Review Committee scheduled for July 7, 2021, is cancelled. A special meeting is instead scheduled for Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.

• Cancellation of the July 7, 2021, regular meeting
• Special meeting scheduled for July 8, 2021

The July 7, 2021 regular meeting of the Design Review Committee was cancelled on July 1, 2021. A special meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California 92866. No decisions were made at the cancelled meeting.

• Cancelled the July 7, 2021 regular meeting
• Scheduled a special meeting for July 8, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Orange Planning Commission scheduled for June 21, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2021.

The June 21, 2021 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled on June 17, 2021. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.

• Cancelled the June 21, 2021 regular meeting on June 17, 2021.

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will conduct elections for the Chair and Vice Chair positions. The meeting also includes a review of the board mission statement and the receipt of financial reports from the Library Director.

• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Review and discussion of the Library Board Mission Statement
• Approval of May 17, 2021, meeting minutes
• Library Director's financial report for July 2020 - May 2021
• FY 21/22 Board Meeting Schedule

Design Review Committee

The regular meeting of the Orange Design Review Committee scheduled for June 16, 2021, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2021.

The Design Review Committee meeting scheduled for June 16, 2021, was cancelled on June 10, 2021. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is set for July 7, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

City Traffic Commission

The Orange City Traffic Commission is reviewing proposals for street modifications. The agenda includes a request for red curb markings at Sycamore Avenue and Citrus Street, as well as permit parking on Mayfair Avenue.

• Installation of 30 feet of red curb at the intersection of Sycamore Avenue and Citrus Street
• Request for permit parking on both sides of the 300 East Block of Mayfair Avenue
• Approval of the May 12, 2021, meeting minutes

The City Traffic Commission approved all items on the consent calendar, including the May 12, 2021 meeting minutes. It also approved a request for red curb markings at Sycamore Avenue and Citrus Street, and a request for permit parking on both sides of the 300 East Block of Mayfair Avenue, despite public opposition. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved May 12, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved red curb markings at Sycamore Avenue and Citrus Street (5-0)
• Approved permit parking on both sides of 300 East Block of Mayfair Avenue (5-0)

Orange City Council

The council will review several proposed agreements for city services and software maintenance. This includes contracts for police department upgrades, weed abatement, and senior transportation funding.

• $358,995 agreement with Sidepath, Inc. for security operations services
• $112,647.04 contract for Police Department software upgrades and maintenance
• Agreement with Orange Elderly Services, Inc. for the Senior Mobility Program
• $96,250 agreement with The Jungle Nursery, Inc. for weed abatement
• $82,323 amendment for steam cleaning services

The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget and related resolutions, including appropriating $27,749,752 in American Rescue Plan funds for salaries and benefits. It also approved numerous contracts, including a $1.55M custodial services contract and a $1.145M pavement maintenance contract, and denied a request to waive impact fees for an accessory dwelling unit. Several items were continued to the July 13 meeting, including the Shannon Family Mortuary appeal and landscape maintenance district reports.

• Adopted FY 2021-22 budget (Resolution 11334) and appropriations limit of $200,945,256 (Resolution 11335)
• Appropriated $27,749,752 in American Rescue Plan funds for salaries and benefits
• Approved $1,551,000 custodial services contract with Ultimate Maintenance Services
• Approved $1,145,038.95 pavement maintenance contract with R.J. Noble Company
• Denied waiver of park and library impact fees for ADU at 785 N. California Street (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 04-21 rezoning 383 S. Batavia St. and 802 W. Culver Ave. to Public Institution (6-1)
• Approved $358,995 Security Operations Center agreement with Sidepath, Inc.
• Continued Shannon Family Mortuary appeal and landscape maintenance district reports to July 13

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for Wazabi Sushi. The commission is asked to adopt a resolution approving an Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 41 license for the restaurant located at 240 W. Chapman Avenue, Suite 102.

• Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit No. 3135-21 for Wazabi Sushi
• Approval of Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 41 License (On-Sale Beer and Wine)

The Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3135-21 for Wazabi Sushi at 240 W. Chapman Avenue, Suite 102, allowing an Alcoholic Beverage Control Type 41 license (on-sale beer and wine for an eating place). The vote was unanimous (5-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3135-21 for Wazabi Sushi (5-0)

Design Review Committee

The committee will make a final determination on a proposal for a two-story addition and a new detached garage at the Reigel Residence. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from May 19, 2021.

• Residential addition and garage project at 1025 E. Palm Avenue
• Approval of May 19, 2021, meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee unanimously approved Administrative Design Review No. 0151-20 for the Reigel Residence at 1025 E. Palm Avenue, allowing a 1,877-square-foot two-story addition and a new 1,428-square-foot detached garage. Approval was subject to staff report findings and six additional conditions covering roofing, window glazing, landscaping, and siding details. The committee also approved the May 19, 2021 meeting minutes with a condition to clarify motion language.

• Approved Design Review No. 0151-20 for Reigel Residence addition and garage (5-0)
• Approved May 19, 2021 meeting minutes with condition to clarify motion language (5-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will make final determinations on two design review projects. These include a proposal for a new 6,856 square foot commercial building at 232 E. Katella Avenue and a landscaping remodel at Batavia Woods Medical Center.

• New 6,856 square foot commercial building at 232 E. Katella Avenue
• Hardscape and landscaping remodel at 705, 725, 805, 845 W. La Veta Avenue
• Approval of May 5, 2021, meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee approved the Batavia Woods Medical Center remodel at 705-845 W. La Veta Avenue with conditions, including tree maintenance and biologist monitoring. The East Katella Commercial Center project at 232 E. Katella Avenue was continued to a date uncertain for revisions, after an initial approval motion failed. The meeting minutes from May 5, 2021 were approved as amended.

• Approved Design Review No. 4889-16, Batavia Woods Medical Center, with conditions (4-1)
• Continued Design Review No. 5017-20, East Katella Commercial Center, to a date uncertain (4-1)
• Approved May 5, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider plans for a 137,500 square foot medical office building at 331-393 S. Main Street. The commission will also review a proposal for a new Nexx Burger drive-through on E. Chapman Avenue. Additionally, the body will review the city's five-year Capital Improvement Program for General Plan consistency.

• Proposed 137,500 square foot medical office building and retail space at 331-393 S. Main Street
• Redevelopment of a former restaurant site into a Nexx Burger drive-through at 2940 E. Chapman Avenue
• General Plan conformance finding for the 2021-2026 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program

The Planning Commission approved the General Plan conformance finding for the FY 2021-2022 through 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program with corrections to two CIP items. It also approved a major site plan for a four-story medical office building at the St. Joseph Hospital campus, and approved a conditional use permit for a new Nexx Burger drive-through restaurant at 2940 E. Chapman Avenue. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved General Plan conformance finding for FY 2021-2022 through 2025-2026 CIP with corrections to CIP No. 12955 and CIP No. 20474 (5-0)
• Approved Major Site Plan Review No. 1017-20, Tentative Parcel Map No. 0019-20, Design Review No. 5014-20, and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1872-20 for St. Joseph Medical Office Building (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3103-19, Design Review No. 4991-19, and Minor Site Plan Review No. 0991-19 for Nexx Burger at 2940 E. Chapman Avenue, with condition that employees not park on neighboring properties (5-0)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The board will review the library's financial report for July 2020 through April 2021. Members will also discuss upcoming community outreach collaborations, including events like Concerts in the Park and Tree Lighting. Additionally, the meeting includes reports from the Library Director and various library-related organizations.

• Review of July 2020 - April 2021 financial report
• Discussion of upcoming outreach programs including National Night Out and Tree Lighting
• Approval of April 19, 2021 meeting minutes

The board approved the April 19, 2021 meeting minutes as amended, with a unanimous vote. Reports were given on the Friends of the Library, the Foundation (including donations), and the Library Director's updates. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved April 19, 2021 minutes as amended (5-0)
• Received and filed financial report for July 2020-April 2021
• Discussed Grijalva Park site project (no action taken)
• Directed staff to keep board informed on outreach events

City Traffic Commission

The City Traffic Commission will consider improvements to the intersection of Cambridge Street and Palmyra Avenue. The proposal includes parking removal, a new northbound right-turn lane, and various other intersection improvements.

• Intersection modifications on Cambridge Street at Palmyra Avenue
• Approval of April 14, 2021, meeting minutes

The City Traffic Commission approved the installation of a right turn lane at the intersection of Cambridge Street and Palmyra Avenue. The motion passed unanimously with all five commissioners voting in favor. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 14, 2021 meeting. No other substantive items were discussed.

• Approved installation of right turn lane at Cambridge Street and Palmyra Avenue (5-0)
• Approved April 14, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will meet to review closed session items regarding labor negotiations and litigation. During the regular session, the Council is scheduled to consider various agreements for city services including sewer maintenance and security camera upkeep. The agenda also includes the appropriation of state funds for fire service reimbursements.

• $90,000 agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. for evidence collection services
• Up to $400,000 annual contract for sewer line cleaning and maintenance
• $336,326.32 agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for security camera and platform maintenance
• $169,775 amendment with Orange County for a Lead Forensic Specialist
• Appropriation of $423,896.65 in State OES funding for fire strike team reimbursements

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 05-21, regulating short-term rental businesses, with a 5-2 vote. The Council also approved the expansion of the Orange County Ronald McDonald House, including a General Plan amendment, zone change, and site plan review, with a 6-1 vote. Numerous consent calendar items were approved, including contracts for forensic services, sewer maintenance, and surveillance camera maintenance.

• Adopted short-term rental ordinance (5-2)
• Approved Ronald McDonald House expansion (6-1)
• Approved $90,000 evidence collection contract with California Forensic Phlebotomy
• Approved $400,000 annual sewer maintenance contract with Houston & Harris PCS
• Approved $336,326.32 surveillance camera maintenance contract with Siemens
• Approved $216,936.50 emergency water connection repair contract with Valverde Construction
• Approved $981,000 purchase of 24 ZOLL defibrillators
• Denied 6 claims for damages

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider final approval for signage at 109 and 111 S. Glassell Street. This proposal involves signs for two new restaurants, O Sea and Tabu Shabu, located in the Plaza Historic District. The committee will also approve minutes from the April 21, 2021 meeting.

• Final approval of signage for O Sea and Tabu Shabu at 109 and 111 S. Glassell Street
• Approval of April 21, 2021, meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee approved Design Review No. 5035-21 for signage at O Sea and Tabu Shabu restaurants (109 and 111 S. Glassell Street), subject to staff report findings and three additional conditions. The conditions require brick-safe installation, no window signage or signage within 3 feet of windows, and corrected plans. The motion passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved Design Review No. 5035-21 for O Sea and Tabu Shabu signage (5-0)
• Added condition: brick-safe installation for facade penetrations
• Added condition: no window signage or signage within 3 feet of windows
• Added condition: corrected plans to address inconsistencies

Investment Advisory Committee

The committee will review investment portfolio updates and treasurer's reports for early 2021. Members will also discuss proposed changes to the investment policy. Additionally, the meeting includes updates on California sales tax trends.

• Approval of February 3, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of March 2020 - March 2021 rate summary
• Investment portfolio update
• Treasurer's reports for January, February, and March 2021
• Discussion on proposed changes to the investment policy

The May 4, 2021, Regular Meeting of the Investment Advisory Committee was cancelled because a quorum was not present. All items on the agenda were rescheduled to the August 4, 2021, Regular Meeting. No decisions were made.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• All items rescheduled to August 4, 2021, Regular Meeting

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission scheduled for May 3, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2021.

• Cancellation of the May 3, 2021, regular session

The May 3, 2021 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled on April 29, 2021. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 17, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will conduct a study session regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget. The council intends to receive and file a report and provide direction to staff. Closed sessions are also scheduled for labor negotiations and anticipated litigation.

• Second study session for Proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget
• Labor negotiations with Top Management
• Discussion of two anticipated litigation cases

The City Council held a study session on the proposed FY 2021-22 budget, receiving an overview of revenues, expenditures, and COVID impacts. No formal decisions were made, but Council requested staff evaluate delaying the Taft Library CIP project and address several items. The next budget study session was scheduled for May 11, 2021.

• Scheduled next budget study session for May 11, 2021 (consensus)
• Requested staff evaluate delaying Taft Library CIP project
• Requested staff address TOT funds for short-term rental enforcement, social media timing, and legislative analyst hiring

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider several development proposals in Orange. These include a new commercial building and residential modifications at various addresses. The committee is tasked with making final determinations on these items.

• New 6,856 sq. ft. commercial building at 232 E. Katella Avenue
• Residential porch and trellis construction at 139 N. Harwood Street
• Bedroom and garage addition at 151-155 S. Parker Street
• Approval of April 7, 2021, meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee approved two residential projects in the Old Towne Historic District: a porch and trellis addition at 139 N. Harwood Street and a bedroom/garage addition at 151-155 S. Parker Street, both with additional conditions. The committee continued the review of the East Katella Commercial Center at 232 E. Katella Avenue to a date uncertain, requesting the applicant revise the project based on committee comments. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Design Review No. 5029-21, Valadez Residence at 139 N. Harwood Street, with conditions (5-0)
• Approved Design Review No. 5032-21, Tigner Residence at 151-155 S. Parker Street, with conditions (5-0)
• Continued Design Review No. 5017-20, East Katella Commercial Center at 232 E. Katella Avenue, to a date uncertain (5-0)
• Approved April 7, 2021 meeting minutes as submitted (5-0)

Community Development Block Grant Program Committee

The CDBG Program Committee will discuss draft funding recommendations for the 2021-2022 fiscal year to be presented to the City Council. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the March 3, 2021, regular meeting.

• Approval of March 3, 2021, meeting minutes
• FY 2021-2022 draft funding recommendations to the City Council

The CDBG Program Committee approved the minutes from the March 3, 2021 meeting and voted unanimously to recommend the FY 2021-22 Draft Funding Recommendations to the City Council for approval. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.

• Approved March 3, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended FY 2021-22 Draft Funding Recommendations to City Council (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission will review the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report. The commission will also consider a conditional use permit for Shannon Family Mortuary at 1005 E. Chapman Avenue.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 3121-20, Shannon Family Mortuary, 1005 E. Chapman Avenue
• 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the State of California
• Approval of April 5, 2021, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the consent calendar, which included denying Conditional Use Permit No. 3121-20 for a 15-seat chapel and shared parking at Shannon Family Mortuary, 1005 E. Chapman Avenue. The commission also received and filed the 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved April 5, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Denied Conditional Use Permit No. 3121-20 for Shannon Family Mortuary (5-0)
• Received and filed 2020 General Plan Annual Progress Report (5-0)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from the March 15, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes a financial report from the Library Director covering July 2020 through March 2021. The board will also hear reports from the Friends of the Orange Public Library and the Library Foundation.

• Approval of March 15, 2021 meeting minutes
• Library Director's financial report (July 2020 - March 2021)
• Friends of the Orange Public Library report
• Orange Public Library Foundation report

The board approved the March 15, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports and updates, including plans to reopen the El Modena branch on June 14, 2021, and donations received from the Laurie Marine estate and Orange County Parents & Teachers Together.

• Approved March 15, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Traffic Commission

The City Traffic Commission is reviewing several requests for street modifications in Orange. These include new red curb markings, overnight parking restrictions, and time-limited parking zones. The commission will also consider installing a two-way stop control at an intersection.

• Red curb installation on Palm Avenue near 293 N. Citrus St.
• "No Overnight Parking" request for Barkley Avenue between Batavia and Main
• "No Overnight Parking" request for Angus Avenue between Batavia and Hariton
• One-hour parking zone on south side of Collins Avenue (1136 to 1210 W. Collins Ave)
• Two-way stop control installation at Culver Avenue and Pixley Street

The City Traffic Commission approved all six items on its agenda, including red curb markings, two no-overnight-parking zones, a 1-hour parking zone, a disabled parking space, and a two-way stop control. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The commission also approved the February 12, 2020 meeting minutes.

• Approved red curb markings on Palm Avenue at driveway serving 293 N. Citrus St. (5-0)
• Approved 'No Overnight Parking' on Barkley Avenue between Batavia St. and Main St., with restricted hours modified to 2 am-6 am (5-0)
• Approved 'No Overnight Parking' on Angus Avenue between Batavia St. and Hariton St., with restricted hours modified to 2 am-6 am (5-0)
• Approved 1-hour parking zone on south side of Collins Avenue in front of 1136-1210 W. Collins Ave. (5-0)
• Ratified installation of disabled parking space in front of 292 N Frampton St. (5-0)
• Approved two-way stop control for east and west bound Culver Avenue at Pixley Street (5-0)
• Approved February 12, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council is reviewing several proposed agreements, including landscape maintenance for city facilities and professional services. The agenda also includes proclamations for awareness months and community recognition.

• $543,668.40 agreement with Nieves Landscape, Inc. for landscape maintenance services
• $194,868 grant from the California Department of Justice for the Tobacco Grant Program
• $250,000 agreement with Gillis & Panichapan Architects, Inc. for Corporation Yard Renovations
• $163,363 agreement with Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP for financial audit services
• $38,320 agreement with Quality Environmental, Inc. for storm water abatement at the Police Department

The City Council appointed Kathy Tavoularis to fill the vacant District 3 City Council seat, with a term ending November 2022, by a 4-2 vote. The Council also introduced an ordinance to regulate short-term rentals, set a $250 permit fee, and approved a $24,438 contract for compliance services. A public hearing on the Ronald McDonald House expansion was continued to May 11, 2021.

• Appointed Kathy Tavoularis to vacant District 3 Council seat (4-2)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 05-21 regulating short-term rentals (4-2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11317 setting short-term rental permit fee at $250 (4-2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11318 establishing permit caps and fines for short-term rentals (4-2)
• Approved $24,438 agreement with Granicus for short-term rental compliance (4-2)
• Continued Ronald McDonald House expansion hearing to May 11, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved $3,167,032 pavement maintenance contract with R.J. Noble Company
• Approved $1,916,029 Well No. 28 drilling contract with Southwest Pump & Drilling

Design Review Committee

The committee will consider a proposal to build a 2,460 square foot drive-through restaurant and outdoor dining area at 2940 E. Chapman Avenue. Members will also make a final determination regarding exterior modifications to a building at 391 S. Glassell Street. Additionally, the committee will approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Nexx Burger redevelopment (2,460 square foot drive-through and 610 square foot outdoor dining)
• Exterior modifications to McClean Design Office at 391 S. Glassell Street
• Approval of February 18 and March 3, 2021 meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee recommended approval of Design Review No. 4991-19 for a new 2,460-square-foot drive-through fast food restaurant at 2940 E. Chapman Avenue, subject to staff findings and five additional conditions. The committee also approved Design Review No. 5024-21 for exterior door and window changes at 391 S. Glassell Street, and approved the February 18 and March 3, 2021 meeting minutes as emended. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of Nexx Burger drive-through restaurant at 2940 E. Chapman Avenue with conditions including removing curbs along the biofiltration zone, reducing outdoor dining guardrail height to 36 inches, and replacing Lindheimer Muhly shrubs with Deer Grass.
• Approved Design Review No. 5024-21 for McClean Design Office at 391 S. Glassell Street to replace exterior doors and a garage door with a folding window.
• Approved the February 18 and March 3, 2021 meeting minutes as emended to staff.

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal for a 137,500 square foot medical office and retail building at 331, 353, and 393 S. Main Street. The commission will also continue a hearing regarding a conditional use permit for the Shannon Family Mortuary on E. Chapman Avenue.

• Proposed 137,500 square foot medical office building and retail at 331, 353, and 393 S. Main Street
• Conditional Use Permit for a twelve-seat chapel at Shannon Family Mortuary, 1005 E. Chapman Avenue
• Approval of March 15, 2021, Planning Commission meeting minutes

The Planning Commission denied Conditional Use Permit No. 3121-20 for a twelve-seat chapel at Shannon Family Mortuary, 1005 E. Chapman Avenue, after an initial motion to approve with modifications failed. The denial motion carried unanimously (5-0). The commission also continued the St. Joseph Medical Office Building item to a date uncertain and approved the March 15, 2021 meeting minutes as amended.

• Denied Conditional Use Permit No. 3121-20 for Shannon Family Mortuary (5-0)
• Continued St. Joseph Medical Office Building to a date uncertain
• Approved March 15, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

Orange City Council

The City Council will consider revisions to the municipal code regarding accessory dwelling units. Members will also discuss extending an ordinance that limits bedroom and bathroom additions on lots under 12,000 square feet. Additionally, the council will hold its first study session for the 2021-22 budget.

• Revisions to Ordinance No. 03-21 regarding accessory dwelling unit standards
• Extension of Ordinance No. 02-21 for lots under 12,000 square feet
• Resolution No. 11315 opposing Senate Bill 9 and Senate Bill 10
• First study session for the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget
• Public employee appointment for Police Chief

The City Council voted unanimously to extend urgency Ordinance No. 02-21, which prohibits adding three or more bedrooms or bathrooms to a primary residence on lots under 12,000 square feet, and to receive the report on its impacts. The council also approved revisions to Ordinance No. 03-21, which updates accessory dwelling unit rules, and will hold a second reading on April 13. All consent calendar items were approved, including a resolution opposing state Senate Bills 9 and 10. The meeting included a study session on the proposed 2021-22 budget but no decisions were made on it.

• Adopted Resolution No. 11315 opposing Senate Bills 9 and 10.
• Approved revisions to Ordinance No. 03-21 (accessory dwelling units) and continued second reading to April 13, 2021.
• Adopted extension of urgency Ordinance No. 02-21, prohibiting large bedroom/bathroom additions on lots under 12,000 sq ft.
• Approved the consent calendar, including minutes of March 9, 2021, and waiver of ordinance readings.
• Held first study session on FY 2021-22 budget; no action taken.

Design Review Committee

The March 17, 2021 Design Review Committee meeting was canceled on March 11, 2021. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2021.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding conditional use permit requests for several local businesses. These items involve applications for new or upgraded alcoholic beverage licenses.

• Conditional Use Permit for La Reina Market at 909 North Tustin Street for an ABC Type 21 license
• Conditional Use Permit for Chevron Extra Mile at 1940 E. Katella Avenue for an ABC Type 20 license
• Conditional Use Permit for Truffle Bistro at 774 N. Tustin Street to upgrade from a Type 41 to a Type 47 license

The Planning Commission approved three conditional use permits for alcohol sales at local businesses. The permits were for La Reina Market, Chevron Extra Mile, and Truffle Bistro. All approvals were unanimous, with one commissioner recusing himself from the Truffle Bistro vote due to a potential conflict of interest.

• Approved the consent calendar, including the minutes of the February 17, 2021 meeting.
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3127-20 for La Reina Market at 909 North Tustin Street, allowing an ABC Type 21 license (off-sale general).
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3132-20 for Chevron Extra Mile at 1940 E. Katella Avenue, allowing an ABC Type 20 license (off-sale beer and wine).
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3133-20 for Truffle Bistro at 774 N. Tustin Street, upgrading to an ABC Type 47 license and accepting surrender of a prior permit.

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular session via teleconference on March 15, 2021. The board will review the library director's financial report covering July 2020 through February 2021 and approve minutes from the January 18, 2021 meeting. Additionally, reports from the Library Foundation and the Friends of the Orange Public Library will be presented.

• Approval of January 18, 2021 meeting minutes
• Library Director's financial report (July 2020 - February 2021)
• Friends of the Orange Public Library report
• Orange Public Library Foundation report

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the January 18, 2021 meeting as presented. The board received and filed the financial report for July 2020 through February 2021. The library director reported on upcoming events, including a Red Cross blood drive, a food drive, and expanded hours starting March 29. The board discussed the upcoming term limit vacancy for Trustee van Voorst and the potential return to in-person meetings.

• Approved the January 18, 2021 meeting minutes as presented.
• Received and filed the financial report for July 2020 through February 2021.

City Traffic Commission

The regular meeting of the Orange City Traffic Commission scheduled for March 10, 2021, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2021.

The March 10, 2021 regular meeting of the City Traffic Commission was cancelled on March 3, 2021. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled on March 3, 2021

Orange City Council

The City Council is reviewing several contracts and financial appropriations. Items include approving software licenses, managing state fire reimbursement funds, and authorizing maintenance for local parks and sidewalks.

• $986,402 agreement with Insight Enterprises, Inc. for Microsoft software licenses
• $1,013,690.56 in state funding for fire strike team reimbursements
• $500,000 grant appropriation for North Tustin Specific Plan and Housing Element
• $113,046 contract for a new DNA evidence freezer at the Orange Police Department
• $65,890 amendment for Chapman Avenue sidewalk and emergency concrete repairs

The City Council introduced and conducted the first reading of an amended ordinance updating Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) provisions, including clarifications on setbacks and owner-occupancy requirements. The Council also adopted Resolution No. 11305, extending the local COVID-19 emergency declaration. Additionally, the Council approved a consent calendar with various contracts and appropriations, and directed staff to agendize discussion on filling the District 3 vacancy for the April 13 meeting.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 03-21 (first reading) updating ADU provisions, with amendments for clarity.
• Adopted Resolution No. 11305 extending the local COVID-19 emergency declaration.
• Approved consent calendar items, including contracts for Microsoft licensing ($986,402), anti-virus software ($88,779.80), and security consulting ($31,240).
• Approved appropriation of $500,000 in state planning grants for North Tustin Specific Plan and Housing Element.
• Approved appropriation of $1,013,690.56 in state emergency services funds for fire reimbursements.
• Denied six claims for damages and referred them to the City Attorney and Claims Adjuster.
• Directed staff to draft a resolution opposing SB 9 and SB 10 for the March 23 meeting.
• Directed staff to gather community feedback on annexation of El Modena and North El Modena county islands.

Community Development Block Grant Program Committee

The CDBG Program Committee will review draft funding recommendations for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The agenda also includes a discussion on Form 700 reporting and the approval of minutes from the December 2, 2020, meeting.

• Approval of December 2, 2020, meeting minutes
• Discussion of Form 700 reporting
• FY 2021-2022 draft funding recommendations to the City Council

The CDBG Program Committee voted unanimously to recommend the FY 2021-2022 Draft Funding Recommendations to the City Council as submitted. Members also discussed Form 700 filing requirements and ADA ramp repairs, with Public Works to investigate the ramps. No public comments were received.

• Approved December 2, 2020 meeting minutes (3-0-1, Rico absent)
• Recommended FY 2021-2022 Draft Funding Recommendations to City Council (4-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a final determination for a project at 1025 E. Palm Avenue. The proposal includes a 1,877 square foot addition and a new 1,428 square foot detached garage. The committee will also approve minutes from the February 18, 2021 meeting.

• Administrative Design Review No. 0151-20: 1,877 sq ft addition and 1,428 sq ft detached garage at 1025 E. Palm Avenue
• Approval of February 18, 2021 meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee continued the administrative design review for the Riegel Residence at 1025 E. Palm Avenue to a date uncertain, allowing the applicant to address unmet Infill Residential Design Guidelines. The committee also continued approval of the February 18, 2021 meeting minutes to a date uncertain for staff to confirm content. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued Design Review No. 0151-20, Riegel Residence, to a date uncertain (5-0)
• Continued February 18, 2021 meeting minutes to a date uncertain (5-0)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission scheduled for March 1, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2021.

The March 1, 2021 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled on February 25, 2021. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. via teleconference.

Orange City Council

The City Council will consider policy options for enforcing a prohibition on short-term rentals. The council will also vote on a $15,846 contract amendment with Granicus, LLC for compliance services.

• Third Amendment to Master Subscription Agreement with Granicus, LLC for $15,846
• Policy options for enforcement of prohibition on Short Term Rentals
• Closed session regarding anticipated litigation

The City Council directed staff to place a revised short-term rental ordinance on a future agenda. The amendments focus on addressing existing rentals with multiple complaints and establishing a list of up to 125 permitted rentals, prioritizing owner-occupied and locally owned properties. The motion passed 4-3.

• Directed staff to place amended short-term rental ordinance on future agenda (4-3)
• Amendments to address existing rentals with multiple complaint calls
• Establish list of up to 125 short-term rentals, prioritizing owner-occupied and Orange resident owners

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees scheduled for February 22, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2021.

The February 22, 2021 regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees was cancelled on February 9, 2021. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 15, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. via teleconference.

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee is reviewing a proposal for the Northern Gateway Commercial Center at 887 N. Glassell Street. The project includes constructing a new 1,872 square foot commercial building and relocating a 122 square foot historic gas station. A recommendation will be made to the Planning Commission.

• Proposal for Northern Gateway Commercial Center at 887 N. Glassell Street
• Construction of a new 1,872 square foot commercial building
• Relocation of a 122 square foot historic gas station
• Approval of February 3, 2021 meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee denied Design Review No. 4933-17 for the Northern Gateway Commercial Center at 887 N. Glassell Street, with a request that a minute order listing 8 reasons for denial be provided to the Planning Commission. The motion was amended and carried unanimously. The committee also approved the February 3, 2021 meeting minutes as part of the consent calendar.

• Denied DRC No. 4933-17, Northern Gateway Commercial Center (5-0)
• Approved February 3, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an expansion of the Orange County Ronald McDonald House involving a 17,325 square foot addition. The agenda also includes a conditional use permit for Royal Wok at 1868 N. Tustin Street and a recommendation to update accessory dwelling unit ordinances.

• 17,325 square foot addition to Orange County Ronald McDonald House
• General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for 383 S. Batavia Street
• Conditional Use Permit for Royal Wok at 1868 N. Tustin Street
• Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance update

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Ronald McDonald House expansion at 383 S. Batavia Street and 802 W. Culver Avenue, including a 17,325 sq ft addition, a General Plan amendment, zone change, and related approvals. The commission also approved a conditional use permit for a restaurant's beer and wine license and recommended an accessory dwelling unit ordinance update. All votes were unanimous, with one commissioner recused from the Ronald McDonald House item.

• Approved minutes of February 1, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3131-20 for Royal Wok Type 41 ABC license at 1868 N. Tustin Street (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1868-19 for Ronald McDonald House expansion (4-0, Vazquez recused)
• Recommended approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2019-001 (LDR to PFI) for Ronald McDonald House site (4-0, Vazquez recused)
• Recommended approval of Zone Change No. 1298-19 (R-1-6 to PI) for Ronald McDonald House site (4-0, Vazquez recused)
• Recommended approval of Major Site Plan Review, Variance, Design Review, and Administrative Adjustment for Ronald McDonald House (4-0, Vazquez recused)
• Recommended adoption of ADU ordinance update (5-0)

Orange City Council

The City Council will consider Urgency Ordinance No. 02-21, which proposes prohibiting the addition of three or more bedrooms or bathrooms to primary residences on lots smaller than 12,000 square feet. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss one case of anticipated litigation with legal counsel.

• Urgency Ordinance No. 02-21 regarding bedroom and bathroom additions on lots under 12,000 square feet
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one case of anticipated litigation

The City Council unanimously adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 02-21, which prohibits adding three or more bedrooms or bathrooms to a primary residence on lots under 12,000 square feet, and updates related definitions. The ordinance was introduced to address mansionization and does not affect ADUs. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a closed session with no reported actions.

• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 02-21 prohibiting 3+ bedroom/bathroom additions on lots under 12,000 sq ft (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar as recommended (7-0)
• Waived reading of all ordinances on the agenda (7-0)

City Traffic Commission

The regular meeting of the Orange City Traffic Commission scheduled for February 10, 2021, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2021.

The February 10, 2021 regular meeting of the City Traffic Commission was cancelled on February 3, 2021. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. via teleconference.

Orange City Council

The City Council is reviewing several routine agreements and infrastructure projects. This includes a five-year operating contract for the Orange Senior Center and various traffic signal improvement plans. The council will also process budget appropriations for state grants and fire strike team reimbursements.

• $1,120,500 five-year agreement with Orange Elderly Services Inc. for the Orange Senior Center
• $41,625 agreement with ECS Imaging, Inc. for Laserfiche software maintenance
• $176,952.65 in State of California OES funding reimbursement for fire strike teams
• Plans and bids for left turn signal improvements at Glassell Street and Collins Avenue
• $50,000 amendment to legal services agreement with Everett Dorey LLP

The City Council approved the sale of pension obligation bonds and adopted related financial policies, including a reserve and pension funding policy. It also approved a $1.12 million five-year operating agreement for the Orange Senior Center, a $181,682 contract for park shade structures, and several other consent calendar items. The council continued the short-term rental enforcement item to February 23, 2021, and directed staff to provide options for addressing ADU issues, including becoming a charter city.

• Approved pension obligation bond sale and related official statement (Resolution 11300)
• Adopted Financial Reserve Policy & Pension Funding Policy (Resolution 11304)
• Approved $1,120,500 five-year agreement with Orange Elderly Services for Senior Center operation
• Approved $181,682 contract with USA Shade and Fabric Structures for park shade covers
• Approved $493,400 in County funds for Small Business Assistance Program grants
• Adopted Resolution 11297 designating agents for emergency declarations
• Continued short-term rental enforcement item to February 23, 2021
• Directed staff to provide ADU options including charter city consideration

Investment Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss proposed changes to the Investment Policy. Members will also receive and file investment portfolio updates and treasurer's reports from late 2020. The agenda includes reviews of sales tax updates and California economic forecasts.

• Discussion on proposed changes to the Investment Policy
• Review of Rate Summary (December 2019 - December 2020)
• Investment Portfolio Update
• Treasurer’s Investment Reports for October, November, and December 2020
• Sales Tax Update and California Forecast Sales Tax Trends

The Investment Advisory Committee met and approved the minutes from the November 4, 2020 meeting. The committee received and filed the rate summary, investment portfolio update, treasurer's reports, and economic updates. Proposed changes to the investment policy, including raising the LAIF maximum and adding municipal securities, were discussed but not voted on. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 3:32 p.m.

• Approved minutes of November 4, 2020 meeting (2-0)
• Received and filed rate summary December 2019-December 2020
• Received and filed investment portfolio update
• Received and filed treasurer's investment reports for Oct-Dec 2020
• Discussed proposed changes to investment policy (no action taken)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. The committee will also consider a proposal for the Northern Gateway Commercial Center at 887 N. Glassell Street. This project includes a new 1,872 square foot building and the relocation of a 122 square foot historic gas station.

• Election of a new Chair and Vice Chair
• Proposal for 1,872 square foot commercial building at 887 N. Glassell Street
• Relocation of a 122 square foot historic gas station
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 16, 2020 and January 6, 2021

The Design Review Committee approved the December 16, 2020 and January 6, 2021 meeting minutes, elected Carol Fox as Chair and Robert Imboden as Vice Chair for 2021, and continued the Northern Gateway Commercial Center project to a date uncertain. The continuation was approved 3-2, with Skorpanich and Fox voting no.

• Approved December 16, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved January 6, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0, Skorpanich abstained)
• Elected Carol Fox as Chair for 2021 (5-0)
• Elected Robert Imboden as Vice Chair for 2021 (5-0)
• Continued DRC No. 4933-17, Northern Gateway Commercial Center, to a date uncertain (3-2)

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission met to elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair. The Commission also voted to continue consideration of conditional use permits for Shannon Family Mortuary and Ramen Mura to future dates.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Continuation of Conditional Use Permit No. 3121-20, Shannon Family Mortuary
• Continuation of Conditional Use Permit No. 3124-20, Ramen Mura ABC Type 41 License
• Approval of January 18, 2021 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the consent calendar, re-elected Dave Simpson as chair and David Vazquez as vice-chair for 2021. Two continued public hearings were postponed: the Shannon Family Mortuary conditional use permit was continued to April 5, 2021, and the Ramen Mura ABC Type 41 license was continued to a date uncertain. No new hearings were held.

• Approved consent calendar including Jan 18, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Re-elected Dave Simpson as Chair for 2021 (5-0)
• Elected David Vazquez as Vice-Chair for 2021 (5-0)
• Continued CUP 3121-20 Shannon Family Mortuary to April 5, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued CUP 3124-20 Ramen Mura ABC Type 41 License to a date uncertain (5-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee meeting scheduled for January 20, 2021, was canceled on January 14, 2021. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 3, 2021.

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board will meet via teleconference to review library updates and reports. The agenda includes approving the November 16, 2020, meeting minutes and receiving the Library Director's financial report for July through December 2020. No specific new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of November 16, 2020, meeting minutes
• Library Director's financial report for July-December 2020
• Reports from Friends of the Orange Public Library and Orange Public Library Foundation

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two development projects. These include a new car inventory storage lot at 2457 N. Canal Street and the construction of Well 28 and an associated pocket park at 225 W. Maple Avenue.

• New car inventory storage lot at 2457 N. Canal Street
• Construction of Well 28 and a pocket park at 225 W. Maple Ave
• Approval of December 7, 2020 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit, design review, and minor site plan review for a permanent new car inventory storage lot at 2457 N. Canal Street (Resolution No. 02-21). It also recommended City Council approval of a mitigated negative declaration and design review for the construction of Well 28 and an associated pocket park at 225 W. Maple Avenue (Resolution No. PC 01-21). Both items passed 5-0 with no public comments received.

• Approved Resolution No. 02-21 for Villa Ford inventory lot at 2457 N. Canal Street (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Resolution No. PC 01-21 for Well 28 at 225 W. Maple Avenue (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including December 7, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Traffic Commission

The regular meeting of the Orange City Traffic Commission scheduled for January 13, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2021.

The January 13, 2021 Regular Meeting of the City Traffic Commission was cancelled on January 7, 2021. No decisions were made. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. via teleconference.

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council is reviewing several contracts and grant appropriations. Items include upgrades to city facility security systems and funding for roadway safety plans. The council will also address existing litigation in closed session.

• $640,451 agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for electronic door access control
• $100,000 amendment to attorney services agreement for litigation defense
• Up to $250,000 for bond rating services regarding pension obligation bonds
• $130,817.50 contract with CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. for ADA wheelchair access ramps
• $68,516 contract with Lightning Fence Company, Inc. for Del Rio Bridge Renovation

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee is reviewing a proposal to redevelop a former full-service restaurant site. The project includes a new 2,460 square foot drive-through fast food restaurant and a 610 square foot outdoor dining area. The committee will consider recommending approval of the project to the Planning Commission.

• Nexx Burger redevelopment at 2940 E. Chapman Avenue featuring a 2,460 square foot drive-through and 610 square foot outdoor dining area

The Design Review Committee voted to continue the design review for the proposed Nexx Burger drive-through restaurant at 2940 E. Chapman Avenue to a date uncertain, allowing the applicant to address concerns about easement, trash enclosure, parking, landscaping, lighting, and signage. No public comments were received. The motion carried unanimously with four votes in favor and one absence.

• Continued DRC No. 4991-19, Nexx Burger, 2940 E. Chapman Avenue to a date uncertain (4-0, 1 absent)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission scheduled for January 4, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2021.

The January 4, 2021 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled on December 23, 2020. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. via teleconference.