Orange public meetings in 2022

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will make final determinations on several design projects. These include a wireless co-location at 300 S. Flower Street and residential designs on Grand Street.

• DISH Wireless Co-location at 300 S. Flower Street
• Hartmann Residence design at 257 N. Grand Street
• Drenner Residence design at 424 S. Grand Street
• Approval of December 7, 2022 meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee approved a wireless co-location project with specific construction and screening conditions. Two residential design reviews were continued to future dates to allow for plan revisions.

• Approved minutes from December 7, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Design Review No. 5100-22 for DISH Wireless at 300 S. Flower Street with modified conditions (5-0)
• Continued Design Review No. 5088-22 for Hartmann Residence at 257 N. Grand Street to April 5, 2023 (4-0)
• Continued Design Review No. 5091-22 for Drenner Residence at 424 S. Grand Street to March 1, 2023 (4-0)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees scheduled for December 19, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 23, 2023.

The regular meeting scheduled for December 19, 2022, was canceled on December 15, 2022. No substantive decisions were made.

Planning Commission

The agenda consists only of a notice of meeting cancellation. The regular meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission scheduled for December 19, 2022, was cancelled, and the next regular meeting is scheduled for January 5, 2023.

The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for December 19, 2022, was cancelled on December 15, 2022. No substantive decisions were made.

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will meet for a special session to declare the results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election. Following the regular session, an oath of office ceremony will be held for several newly elected officials.

• Declaration of November 8, 2022, election results via Resolution No. 11426
• Oath of office for Mayor-Elect Dan Slater
• Oath of office for Councilmember-Elects Arianna Barrios, Kathy Tavoularis, Denis Biloudeau, and John Gyllenhammer

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 11426 to declare the results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election. Following the meeting, an Oath of Office ceremony was held for the Mayor-Elect and four Councilmember-Elects.

• Adopted Resolution No. 11426 declaring November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election results (6-0)

City Traffic Commission

The City Traffic Commission is considering the removal of a two-hour parking restriction on Waverly Street. The commission will also review proposals for new two-way stop controls at the intersections of Culver Avenue and Greengrove Street, and Everett Place and Maplewood Street.

• Removal of two-hour parking restriction on Waverly Street near 942 E. Chapman Avenue
• Installation of two-way stop control at Culver Avenue and Greengrove Street
• Installation of two-way stop control at Everett Place and Maplewood Street
• Approval of October 12, 2022, meeting minutes

The December 14, 2022, meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. All scheduled items will be moved to the February 8, 2023, meeting.

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council is reviewing several infrastructure and land use items. This includes a $530,000 appropriation for the Taft Avenue and Lewis Street water quality project. The council will also consider an ordinance to create a Neighborhood Preservation Overlay Zone.

• $530,000 appropriation for Taft Avenue & Lewis Street Water Quality Storm Drain Improvement Project
• Ordinance creating the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay Zone
• Development agreement with Old Town Gateway, LLC at 401 W. Chapman Avenue and 135 N. Atchison Street
• $35,532 contract with Tess Electric, Inc. for electrical improvements at Wells 23 and 24
• Mills Act Contracts for nine historic properties

The City Council adopted a development agreement for a project at 401 W. Chapman Avenue and 135 N. Atchison Street. Other actions included creating a Neighborhood Preservation Overlay Zone and approving several grant-funded infrastructure projects. The Council also passed a resolution supporting the Iranian-American community.

• Approved development agreement for 401 W. Chapman Avenue and 135 N. Atchison Street (4-2)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10-22 creating the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay Zone
• Adopted Resolution No. 11429 supporting the Iranian-American community
• Appropriated $530,000 for Taft Avenue & Lewis Street Water Quality Storm Drain Improvement Project
• Appropriated $30,000 in California State Library grant funds for Sustainable Orange Grant
• Approved nine Mills Act Contracts for historic property preservation
• Approved $35,532 contract with Tess Electric, Inc. for electrical improvements at Wells 23 and 24
• Adopted Resolution No. SAORA-036 approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 23-24

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a recommendation for the Street Lights Mixed-Use Apartment Development at 840 The City Drive South. The committee will also make a final determination regarding the Maloney Residence at 426 S. Cambridge Street.

• Recommendation for Street Lights Mixed-Use Apartment Development (840 The City Drive South)
• Final determination for Maloney Residence (426 S. Cambridge Street)
• Approval of November 16, 2022, meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee approved a mixed-use apartment development at 840 The City Drive South with six specific conditions regarding landscaping and building materials. The committee also approved a design review for a residence on S. Cambridge Street.

• Approved Design Review No. 5030-21 for Street Lights Mixed-Use Apartment Development (4-0)
• Approved Design Review No. 5065-22 for Maloney Residence at 426 S. Cambridge Street (4-0)
• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission will review several appeals regarding design and construction approvals. The commission will also hold public hearings for conditional use permits at 1623 W. Katella Avenue and 3520 The City Way East.

• Appeal of duplex construction at 529 S. Grand Street
• Conditional Use Permit for Pitfire Pizza at 1623 W. Katella Avenue, Suite 102
• Conditional Use Permit and site plan review for In-N-Out Burger at 3520 The City Way East
• Appeal No. 559-22 regarding AMAROK (Sunbelt Rentals)

The Planning Commission approved conditional use permits for a new In-N-Out Burger and a Pitfire Pizza location. The commission also approved a fence appeal for AMAROK and denied an appeal regarding a duplex construction at 529 S. Grand Street.

• Denied Appeal No. 0560-22 regarding a new duplex at 529 S. Grand Street (4-1)
• Approved Appeal No. 559-22 (AMAROK) with conditions for fence height and barbed wire removal (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3187-22 for Pitfire Pizza at 1623 W. Katella Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3126-20 for In-N-Out Burger at 3520 The City Way East (4-0, 1 recused)
• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Orange Planning Commission scheduled for November 21, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 5, 2022.

The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for November 21, 2022, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the October 2022 financial report and receive updates from the Library Director. The agenda also includes reports from the Friends of the Orange Public Library and the Library Foundation.

• Approval of October 17, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of October 2022 financial report
• Library Director's updates
• Reports from the Friends of the Orange Public Library and Library Foundation

The Board approved the minutes from the October 17, 2022, regular meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports regarding library operations, foundation activities, and the Friends of the Orange Public Library.

• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Design Review Committee

The committee will review several design applications, including a proposal to demolish three buildings for a new commercial structure on North Tustin Street. Other items include final determinations for residential and remodel projects on E. River Avenue, E. Walnut Avenue, and N. Lemon Street.

• Proposed two-story restaurant and office building at 214 and 216 N. Tustin Street
• Design Review No. 5078-22: Kreutel/Marquez Residence at 338 E. River Avenue
• Huddleston Remodel at 822 E. Walnut Avenue
• Taco Adobe design review at 121 N. Lemon Street

The committee approved design reviews for two residences and a restaurant. It also recommended approval of Jim’s Original Restaurant to the Planning Commission with eight specific conditions regarding lighting, landscaping, and wall height.

• Approved meeting minutes from November 2, 2022
• Approved Design Review No. 5078-22 for 338 E. River Avenue
• Recommended approval of Design Review No. 5084-22 (Jim’s Original Restaurant) to Planning Commission with 8 conditions
• Approved Design Review No. 5085-22 for 822 E. Walnut Avenue with 2 recommendations
• Approved Design Review No. 5099-22 (Taco Adobe) with 2 conditions

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council is reviewing several service agreements and project contracts. These include design work for Hart Park, fire station expansions, and lighting upgrades at Grijalva Park.

• $257,092 for Hart Park Pickleball and Fitness Circuit design services
• $240,240 for architectural and engineering design of Fire Station No. 3 & No. 5 additions
• $48,812.50 for Grijalva Park area lighting replacement
• $222,815 for Family Care Center operations via HomeAid Orange County
• $331,500 for citywide GIS software licenses through ESRI

The City Council allocated development impact fees to fully fund a skate park at Grijalva Park. The council also introduced a Neighborhood Preservation Overlay Zone ordinance and adopted updated building and fire codes. Additionally, a development agreement for historic building rehabilitation at 410 W. Chapman Avenue was approved.

• Allocated Irvine Company development impact fees to fully fund Grijalva Park skate park
• Approved $257,092 agreement with RHA Landscape Architects for Hart Park pickleball design
• Approved $700,000 for PFAS cartridge filters and O-rings from three vendors
• Denied Appeal No. 0558-22 for District Lounge and modified conditions of approval
• Approved development agreement for historic rehabilitation at 410 W. Chapman Avenue
• Introduced Ordinance No. 10-22 creating the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay Zone
• Adopted Ordinance No. 06-22 (Building Standards Codes) and Ordinance No. 07-22 (Fire Code)
• Approved permit parking for Lilac Lane, Plum Lane, and Orchard Avenue

Orange City Council

The regular meeting of the Orange City Council scheduled for November 8, 2022, has been cancelled. This notice contains only the formal cancellation announcement.

• Meeting cancellation

The Regular Meeting of the City Council scheduled for November 08, 2022, was cancelled on October 17, 2022. No substantive decisions were made.

Planning Commission

The commission will consider establishing a Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District to set development standards for adding bedrooms and bathrooms to primary residences. Other items include permits for an axe throwing facility at 1535 West Katella Avenue and a new restaurant at 195 S. Glassell Street. A one-year extension is also proposed for a memory care facility on S. Glassell Street.

• Proposed Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District for residential additions
• Conditional Use Permit for Sauced BBQ and Spirits Axe Throwing at 1535 West Katella Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit for Zinc Café and Market at 195 S. Glassell Street
• One-year extension for a 30,113 square-foot memory care facility at 574 S. Glassell Street

The Planning Commission approved conditional use permits for an axe throwing facility and a new restaurant. The commission also recommended the establishment of a Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District to the City Council.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3156-22 for axe throwing at 1535 West Katella Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3188-22 for a restaurant at 195 S. Glassell Street with added patio and alarm conditions (5-0)
• Recommended to City Council the establishment of a Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District with modified 'Dormitory' and 'Student Housing' definitions (5-0)
• Approved one-year extension for memory care facility permits at 574 S. Glassell Street (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved October 17, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (4-0, 1 abstain)

Design Review Committee

The committee will review plans for a new In-N-Out Burger drive-through at the Outlets at Orange. Members will also continue discussions on a multi-purpose building for St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church and make a final determination for the McLean Residence.

• New design review for In-N-Out Burger at the Outlets at Orange
• Continued design review for St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church building at 491 N. Hewes Street
• Final determination for McLean Residence at 163 N. Waverly Street

The Design Review Committee recommended approval of an In-N-Out Burger project with specific landscaping conditions. A residential design review was approved, and a church service building project was continued to February 2023 for revisions.

• Approved meeting minutes from October 19, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Design Review No. 5079-22 for McLean Residence at 163 N. Waverly Street (5-0)
• Continued Design Review No. 4799-15 for St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church to February 15, 2023 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Design Review No. 5016-20 for In-N-Out Burger at the Outlets at Orange to the Planning Commission (5-0)

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The Commission will review a draft procedure for naming new city parks and recommend color schemes for shade structures at Belmont and La Veta Parks. The meeting also includes evaluations of the 2022 movie and concert series to inform 2023 programming.

• Approval of proposed park naming procedure
• Color scheme recommendations for Belmont and La Veta Park shade sails
• Recommendation of FY 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program projects
• Evaluation of 2022 Concerts in the Park series
• Grijalva Park Master Plan update

The Commission approved a new draft procedure for naming city parks and recommended several updates to the Grijalva Park Master Plan. It also recommended specific color schemes for shade sails at Belmont and La Veta Parks and proposed the FY 2023-2024 CIP budget projects. Additionally, the body recommended dates and locations for 2023 movie and concert series.

• Approved draft procedure for naming new city parks (5-0)
• Recommended Option B color schemes for Belmont and La Veta Parks shade sails (5-0)
• Recommended submitting proposed FY 2023-2024 projects into the CIP budget (5-0)
• Recommended Grijalva Park updates: reinstate aquatic facility, add 1-2 athletic fields, and add tennis/pickleball (4-0)
• Recommended Spring 2023 Movies in the Park for April 7 at Grijalva Park and May 19 at Steve Ambriz Park (4-0)
• Recommended 2023 Concerts in the Park locations: El Camino Real Park (first), Grijalva Park (last), and Hart Park (others) (4-0)
• Requested staff evaluate community garden or animal area feasibility at Eisenhower Park barn/zoo area (Consensus)
• Tabled discussion on meeting frequency to January 25, 2023 (5-0)

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The regular meeting of the Orange Park Planning and Community Events Commission scheduled for October 26, 2022, has been cancelled. A special meeting is instead scheduled for October 25, 2022.

The regular meeting scheduled for October 26, 2022, was cancelled on October 5, 2022. No substantive decisions were made.

Investment and Audit Committee

The committee will meet to select a new Vice Chair for a one-year term ending July 30, 2023. The agenda includes reviewing investment portfolio updates and sales tax trends for Q2 2022. Members will also receive and file various financial rate summaries.

• Selection of a Vice Chair for a term ending July 30, 2023
• Investment portfolio updates for July through September 2022
• Rate Summary from September 2021 to September 2022
• Q2 sales tax updates and California forecast trends

The committee appointed a Vice Chair for a one-year term. Members also approved the minutes from the July 27, 2022 meeting and received several investment and economic reports.

• Approved July 27, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-2)
• Selected Committee Member Mittmann as Vice Chair for term ending July 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Received and filed Rate Summary September 2021 - September 2022
• Received and filed Investment Portfolio Update through September 30, 2022
• Received and filed Treasurer’s Investment Report
• Received and filed Sales Tax Update, Q2
• Received and filed California Forecast Sales Tax Trends and Economic Drivers

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council scheduled a closed session for October 25, 2022. The agenda focuses on matters related to public employment for the position of City Manager. No regular public session items are listed in this document.

• Closed session regarding public employment for City Manager

The City Council convened for an adjourned regular meeting. The session was used to discuss public employment regarding the City Manager in closed session. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The special meeting of the Orange Park Planning and Community Events Commission scheduled for October 25, 2022, has been cancelled. The provided document contains only a notice of cancellation.

The Special Meeting scheduled for October 25, 2022, was cancelled on October 18, 2022. No substantive decisions were made.

Design Review Committee

The committee will make final determinations on several design reviews. This includes reviewing signage for The Richland Hotel and evaluating site plans for 515 S. Grand Street and the McCullough Residence.

• Signage review for The Richland Hotel at 137 E. Maple Avenue and 230 N. Orange Street
• Final determination for South Grand Street Second Unit at 515 S. Grand Street
• Final determination for the McCullough Residence at 325 N. Shaffer Street

The Design Review Committee denied a proposed second unit at 515 S. Grand Street, citing non-conformance with historic preservation standards, excessive floor area ratio, and lack of subordination to the historic structure. The committee also approved signage for The Richland Hotel and approved a porch addition at 325 N. Shaffer Street with conditions. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent calendar including October 5, 2022 meeting minutes and signage for The Richland Hotel (5-0)
• Denied Design Review No. 5070-22 and Minor Site Plan No. 1086-22 for a second unit at 515 S. Grand Street (5-0)
• Approved Design Review No. 5066-22 for a porch addition at 325 N. Shaffer Street with conditions (5-0)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees meeting consists primarily of procedural items and reports. The board will review the September 19, 2022, meeting minutes and receive financial updates from the Library Director.

• Approval of September 19, 2022, meeting minutes
• Library Director's financial report through September 2022
• Reports from Friends of the Orange Public Library and Orange Public Library Foundation

The board approved the September 19, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously (3-0). Trustees received reports from the Friends of the Orange Public Library (including a December 10 holiday book sale) and the Library Foundation (including Giving Tuesday participation and June 2023 Legacy Awards). The Library Director's report covered outreach statistics, equipment improvements, and a holiday closure from December 23 to January 3. No substantive policy decisions or financial approvals were made beyond receiving the September financial report.

• Approved September 19, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Received and filed September 2022 Financial Report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several development projects, including new industrial warehouses at 2390 N. American Way. The commission will also review a permit for outdoor alcohol consumption at District Lounge and a proposal to rehabilitate historic buildings at 401 W. Chapman Avenue. Additionally, an ordinance for administrative updates to the Orange Municipal Code will be heard.

• Construction of two industrial warehouse buildings totaling approximately 101,170 square feet at 2390 N. American Way
• Outdoor alcohol consumption permit for District Lounge at 223 W. Chapman Avenue
• Ordinance for administrative updates to the Orange Municipal Code
• Rehabilitation of historic buildings for Old Towne Gateway project

The Planning Commission voted 3-0 to recommend City Council approval of the Old Towne Gateway project, which includes rehabilitating two historic buildings and constructing two new commercial buildings with a pedestrian paseo at 401 W. Chapman Avenue and 135 N. Atchison Street. The Commission also approved a Conditional Use Permit for District Lounge to allow outdoor alcohol consumption with modified conditions, and approved a Major Site Plan Review for two industrial warehouse buildings at 2390 N. American Way. Additionally, the Commission recommended City Council adopt an ordinance updating various sections of the Orange Municipal Code.

• Recommended City Council approval of Major Site Plan Review, Tentative Parcel Map, Design Review, and Development Agreement for Old Towne Gateway at 401 W. Chapman Avenue and 135 N. Atchison Street (approved 3-0).
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3186-22 for District Lounge at 223 W. Chapman Avenue, allowing outdoor alcohol consumption with modified conditions on patio enclosure, amplified sound, and employee monitoring (approved 3-0).
• Approved Major Site Plan Review No. 1072-21 and Design Review No. 5059-21 for two industrial warehouse buildings totaling 101,170 square feet at 2390 N. American Way (approved 3-0).
• Recommended City Council adopt an ordinance amending various sections of the Orange Municipal Code to delete outdated language and update references (approved 3-0).
• Approved minutes of the September 19 and October 3, 2022 regular meetings as presented.

City Traffic Commission

The Commission will review a request for one-way stop control at Widdows Way and Palmdale Avenue. Members will also consider expanding permit parking on Lilac Lane, Plum Lane, and Orchard Avenue. Additionally, the body will select new officers for two-year terms.

• One-way stop control request at Widdows Way and Palmdale Avenue
• Permit parking expansion on Lilac Lane, Plum Lane, and Orchard Avenue
• Updates to the Neighborhood Permit Parking Program
• Selection of new Traffic Commission Chair and Vice Chair

The commission approved a request to implement permit parking on both sides of Lilac Lane, Plum Lane, and Orchard Avenue, forwarding it to the City Council for final approval. It also approved a one-way stop control at Widdows Way and Palmdale Avenue, and received and filed updates to the Neighborhood Permit Parking Program. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

Orange City Council

The council will consider an affordable housing agreement with Mercy Housing California 107, L.P. for the Villa St. Joseph project. The agenda also includes approvals for playground maintenance, library rehabilitation, and various fund appropriations. A closed session is scheduled to discuss public employment regarding the City Manager position.

• $80,625 agreement with Robertson Industries, Inc. for playground maintenance in four City parks
• $115,000 contract award to Paint & Décor, Inc. for Orange Library interior rehabilitation
• $49,565 amendment to Gillis & Panichapan Architects, Inc. for Corporation Yard Renovations Project
• $24,149.04 amendment with Merchants Building Maintenance, LLC for custodial services
• Affordable Housing Agreement with Mercy Housing California 107, L.P. for Villa St. Joseph

The City Council accepted the resignation of City Manager Robert J. Houston by a 5-2 vote. They also approved a $759,000 contract for Cannon Street at Serrano Avenue intersection improvements, adopted the 2022 California Building Codes, and allocated $651,244 in HOME funds to the Villa St. Joseph affordable housing project. Several Mills Act historic preservation contracts were approved, with three continued to a future meeting.

• Accepted City Manager Robert J. Houston's resignation (5-2)
• Approved $759,000 contract for Cannon Street at Serrano Avenue intersection improvements (7-0)
• Adopted 2022 California Building Codes and Fire Code (7-0)
• Allocated $651,244 in HOME funds to Villa St. Joseph affordable housing project (7-0)
• Approved Mills Act contracts for three historic properties; continued three others (7-0)
• Approved $848,585 contract for Orange Library interior rehabilitation (7-0)
• Approved $96,000 agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for grant writing and advocacy (6-0, 1 recused)
• Adopted five permit parking opportunity areas (7-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee is meeting to review routine items and a specific development project. The committee will consider approving previous meeting minutes and making a final decision on the 529 S. Grand Street duplex unit.

• Final determination for Design Review No. 5077-22 at 529 S. Grand Street Duplex Unit
• Approval of the September 21, 2022, meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee approved Design Review No. 5077-22 for a duplex unit at 529 S. Grand Street, with conditions including a 4-foot reconstructed fence, a paver pad for trash carts, smooth fiber cement siding, and simplified attic vents. The motion passed 3-2. The consent calendar, including minutes from September 21, 2022, was also approved with two abstentions.

• Approved duplex at 529 S. Grand Street with conditions (3-2)
• Approved September 21, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0, 2 abstentions)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met to consider a conditional use permit for an axe throwing facility at 1535 West Katella Avenue. The applicant requested that this item be continued to the November 7, 2022 meeting.

• Request to continue hearing for Sauced BBQ and Spirits Axe Throwing (Permit No. 3156-22)
• Proposed 596 square foot axe throwing facility at 1535 West Katella Avenue

The Planning Commission continued a conditional use permit for Sauced BBQ and Spirits Axe Throwing at 1535 West Katella Avenue to November 7, 2022, at the applicant's request. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Continued Conditional Use Permit No. 3156-22 (Sauced BBQ and Spirits Axe Throwing) to November 7, 2022 (4-0)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will convene a closed session on September 27, 2022. The agenda includes an item regarding public employment for the City Manager title.

• Closed session regarding public employment for the City Manager

The City Council convened for a closed session to discuss the position of City Manager under Government Code Section 54957. No reportable actions were taken during the closed session, and the meeting adjourned without any public decisions or votes.

Design Review Committee

The Orange Design Review Committee will consider several design review items. This includes making final determinations for a residence addition at 828 S. Oakwood Street and a duplex unit at 529 S. Grand Street. One item regarding a church building will be continued to November.

• Final determination: Bhullar Residence Addition, 828 S. Oakwood Street
• Final determination: 529 S. Grand Street Duplex Unit
• Continuation of design review: St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church, 491 N. Hewes Street

The Design Review Committee approved a residence addition at 828 S. Oakwood Street with added conditions on drafting and roof fascia. A church multi-purpose building project was continued to November 2, 2022, and a duplex project at 529 S. Grand Street was continued to October 5, 2022 for re-noticing. The consent calendar minutes were amended and approved.

• Approved Design Review No. 5063-22 for Bhullar Residence Addition at 828 S. Oakwood Street with conditions (3-0)
• Continued Design Review No. 4799-15 for St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church to November 2, 2022 (3-0)
• Continued Design Review No. 5077-22 for 529 S. Grand Street Duplex to October 5, 2022 for re-noticing (3-0)
• Approved amended September 8, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new 13,860 square foot automatic drive-through carwash facility at 1325 West Katella Avenue. The commission will also consider a conditional use permit for The District Lounge located at 223 W. Chapman Avenue.

• Zone change and site plan review for Rapids Express Carwash at 1325 West Katella Avenue
• Construction of a 13,860 square foot automatic drive-through carwash with vacuum stalls
• Conditional Use Permit review for The District Lounge at 223 W. Chapman Avenue
• Approval of September 7, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a new express carwash at 1325 West Katella Avenue (5-0) and denied a conditional use permit for The District Lounge at 223 West Chapman Avenue (2-3). The carwash approval includes a zone change to Urban Mixed-Use and a conditional use permit. The lounge denial was based on police department concerns about noise and safety.

• Approved zone change, conditional use permit, design review, and site plan for carwash at 1325 West Katella Ave (5-0)
• Denied conditional use permit for The District Lounge at 223 West Chapman Ave (2-3)
• Approved resolution for carwash to be forwarded to City Council

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review various library reports and financial updates. The agenda includes the adoption of a new policy for the Teen Innovation Lab and approval of August 2022 meeting minutes.

• Adoption of Proposed Teen Innovation Lab Policy
• Approval of August 15, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of August 2022 Financial Report
• Friends of the Orange Public Library Report
• Orange Public Library Foundation Report

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees approved the proposed Teen Innovation Lab Policy, which creates a reservable space for teens to work on media projects. The board also approved the minutes from the August 15 meeting with a minor amendment. Reports were received from the Friends of the Library, the Library Foundation, and the Library Director, including updates on events, outreach, and a donation to the Library.

• Approved Teen Innovation Lab Policy (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 15, 2022 meeting as amended (4-0)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will review several items, including legal amendments related to litigation with Mary's Kitchen and various grant agreements. The meeting also includes presentations on the International Street Fair and a new fire paramedic program.

• Purchase of a Pierce Tiller Arrow XT Fire Engine for $1,037,766
• Approval of a $300,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety
• Agreement with Fortel Traffic, Inc. for speed radar signs up to $100,000
• $50,000 amendment for legal services regarding Mary's Kitchen litigation
• Final acceptance of Fire Station No. 1 and Headquarters

The council approved a $3.4M package for 29 vehicles and equipment, including a new fire engine and ambulance, and authorized donating a replaced fire engine to Queretaro, Mexico. They also approved a $50,000 legal services agreement for Mary's Kitchen litigation, a $300,000 traffic safety grant, and a $100,000 speed radar sign contract. A public hearing on affordable housing funds was continued to October 11.

• Approved $3.4M purchase of 29 vehicles and equipment, including fire engine and ambulance (7-0)
• Approved $50,000 legal services agreement with Everett Dorey LLP for Mary's Kitchen litigation (7-0)
• Approved $300,000 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant from California Office of Traffic Safety (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 agreement with Fortel Traffic for speed radar feedback signs (7-0)
• Approved $25,000 security consulting agreement with Triad Consulting (7-0)
• Rejected all bids for Annual Concrete Replacement Phase I, authorized re-advertisement
• Denied seven claims for damages and referred to City Attorney
• Continued public hearing on HOME funds for Villa St. Joseph affordable housing to October 11

Design Review Committee

The committee will make a final determination regarding the Chick-Fil-A addition at 2575 N. Tustin Street. It will also consider a recommendation for the denial of the Kornerstone Cemetery project and discuss the Old Towne Gateway development.

• Final determination for Chick-Fil-A addition and drive-through canopy at 2575 N. Tustin Street
• Recommendation of denial for Kornerstone Cemetery at 290 S. Yorba Street and 2205 E. Palmyra Avenue
• Recommendation to the Planning Commission for Old Towne Gateway at 401 W. Chapman Avenue

The committee voted to deny a recommendation for the Old Towne Gateway project at 401 W. Chapman Avenue, citing incompatibility with historic context and insufficient detail. They also approved a Chick-fil-A addition with a condition to replace relocated trees, and adopted a resolution denying a cemetery proposal at 290 S. Yorba Street.

• Denied recommendation for Old Towne Gateway project (4-0)
• Approved Chick-fil-A addition and drive-through canopy with tree replacement condition (4-0)
• Adopted resolution denying Kornerstone Cemetery proposal (2-0, with recusal and abstention)
• Approved August 17, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0, with abstention)

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission is reviewing conditional use permit applications for two restaurant locations. These items involve requests for different types of alcoholic beverage licenses.

• Conditional Use Permit for Santo Remedio Mexican Resto-Bar at 720 E. Katella Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit for Core Burger Grill at 1610 E. Chapman Avenue
• Approval of August 1, 2022, meeting minutes

Design Review Committee

The City of Orange Design Review Committee issued a notice cancelling its regular session scheduled for September 7, 2022. An adjourned regular meeting is instead scheduled for Thursday, September 8, 2022.

• Cancellation of the September 7, 2022, regular meeting
• Adjourned regular meeting scheduled for September 8, 2022

The September 7, 2022 regular meeting of the Orange Design Review Committee was cancelled. An adjourned regular meeting was scheduled for September 8, 2022.

Design Review Committee

The Orange Design Review Committee is reviewing design plans for two development projects. The committee will consider a carwash on West Katella Avenue and a multi-purpose service building on North Hewes Street. Both items are being reviewed to provide recommendations to the Planning Commission.

• Design Review No. 5060-21, Rapids Express Carwash at 1325 West Katella Avenue
• Design Review No. 4799-15, St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church Multi-Purpose Service Building at 941 N. Hewes Street
• Approval of the August 3, 2022, meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee recommended Planning Commission approval of a carwash at 1325 West Katella Avenue and continued a church building project to September 21, 2022. The consent calendar was approved, including minutes from August 3, 2022. No public comments were made.

• Approved consent calendar including August 3, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended Planning Commission approval of Rapids Express Carwash at 1325 West Katella Avenue (4-0)
• Continued St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church multi-purpose building at 941 N. Hewes Street to September 21, 2022 (4-0)

Community Development Block Grant Program Committee

The CDBG Program Committee will consider recommending Council approval of $651,244 in HOME funds for the Villa St. Joseph senior housing development. The committee will also review minutes from the March 17, 2022, meeting.

• $651,244 HOME funds allocation request for Villa St. Joseph senior housing
• Approval of March 17, 2022, meeting minutes

The Community Development Block Grant Program Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve allocating $651,244 in HOME funds to the Villa St. Joseph senior affordable housing development, a 50-unit project, and amend the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Action Plan accordingly. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 17, 2022 meeting. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Recommended approval of $651,244 in HOME funds for Villa St. Joseph senior housing (3-0)
• Recommended amendment to FY 2022-2023 Action Plan for the funding (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 17, 2022 meeting (3-0)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Orange Planning Commission scheduled for August 15, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 7, 2022.

The August 15, 2022 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled on August 11, 2022. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

This meeting consists of routine reports and procedural items for the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees. The board will approve minutes from the July 18, 2022, meeting and receive the July 2022 financial report.

• Approval of July 18, 2022, meeting minutes
• Receipt of July 2022 financial report
• Friends of the Orange Public Library report
• Orange Public Library Foundation report

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees approved the July 18, 2022 meeting minutes as amended to correct a clerical error. The board received reports from the Friends, Foundation, and Library Director, including updates on the fine-free policy starting September 1, 2022. Trustee Valencia announced his resignation from the Board. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved July 18, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (4-0, Valencia absent)
• Received and filed July 2022 Financial Report
• Noted Trustee Valencia's resignation from the Board

City Traffic Commission

The regular meeting of the Orange City Traffic Commission scheduled for August 10, 2022, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2022.

The August 10, 2022 regular meeting of the City Traffic Commission was cancelled on August 4, 2022. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Orange City Council

The council will review several items including the appropriation of state and federal funds for emergency services and meal programs. The agenda also includes approving plans for library renovations and traffic signal modifications.

• Appropriation of $192,516.14 in Cal-OES strike team reimbursement funds
• Contract award of $115,145.80 to Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for traffic signal modification
• Contract award of $184,000.50 to Delta Electric, LLC for water division equipment replacement
• Approval of plans for Cannon Street at Serrano Avenue intersection improvements
• Approval of plans for Orange Library Interior Rehabilitation Project

The City Council voted to cancel the North Tustin Street Specific Plan and refund state grant money received for the project, amending agreements with the state. They also created an ad hoc committee to narrow the study focus to Tustin Street between Meats and Lincoln. The council approved the consent calendar, including contracts, appropriations, and ordinance adoptions, and approved updates to the Neighborhood Permit Parking Program policy.

• Cancelled North Tustin Street Specific Plan and refunded state grant money (6-0, Murphy recused)
• Created ad hoc committee to narrow study focus to Tustin Street between Meats and Lincoln
• Approved $115,145.80 contract to Crosstown Electrical & Data for signal modification
• Approved $184,000.50 contract to Delta Electric for emergency generator replacement
• Adopted Ordinance No. 05-22 amending City Treasurer duties
• Approved one-year and six-year time extensions for Mabury Tentative Tract Map (6-1)
• Approved updates to Neighborhood Permit Parking Program policy
• Approved RFP for grant writing and legislative advocacy services

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee is reviewing several development projects in Orange. This includes a final color palette review for the conversion of The Richland Hotel and recommendations for industrial warehouse buildings and the Old Towne Gateway project.

• Final color palette review for The Richland Hotel at 137 E. Maple Avenue and 230 N. Orange Street
• Design review recommendation for industrial warehouse buildings at 2390 N. American Way
• Design review recommendation for Old Towne Gateway at 401 W. Chapman Avenue
• Approval of meeting minutes from June and July 2022

The Design Review Committee recommended Planning Commission approval of Design Review No. 5059-21 for industrial warehouse buildings at 2390 N. American Way, subject to staff report conditions plus additional tree-related conditions. The committee also approved the final color palette for The Richland Hotel and continued the Old Towne Gateway item to September 7, 2022. Meeting minutes from prior sessions were approved, with one member abstaining due to absence.

• Recommended approval of Design Review No. 5059-21 for industrial warehouse buildings at 2390 N. American Way (5-0)
• Approved final color palette for The Richland Hotel, 137 E. Maple Avenue and 230 N. Orange Street (5-0)
• Continued Design Review No. 5011-20, Old Towne Gateway, 401 W. Chapman Avenue to September 7, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 15, July 7, July 20, and July 21 meetings (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a major site plan for the CHOC Associate Parking Structure vertical expansion and a new medical office building. The commission will also consider a resolution to deny a liquor license upgrade for Orange Wine, Inc. at 1095 N. Glassell Street.

• Expansion of CHOC parking structure and new medical office building at 525 S. Main Street
• Resolution to deny a liquor license upgrade for Orange Wine, Inc. at 1095 N. Glassell Street
• Approval of June 20, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) Associate Parking Structure Vertical Expansion and New Medical Office Building at 525 S. Main Street, with an added condition requiring the applicant to manage on-site circulation to prevent vehicle queuing onto public streets. The commission also adopted a resolution denying a Conditional Use Permit for Orange Wine, Inc. at 1095 N. Glassell Street to upgrade its alcohol license. Meeting minutes from June 20, 2022, were approved as part of the consent calendar.

• Approved CHOC Major Site Plan Review No. 1062-21, Design Review No. 5050-21, and Environmental Review No. 1879-21 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 13-22 approving CHOC project with added traffic management condition
• Adopted Resolution No. 09-22 denying Conditional Use Permit No. 3134-21 for Orange Wine, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved June 20, 2022 meeting minutes as presented

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The Commission will discuss developing criteria for collecting public input on potential names for new parks. Members will also receive updates on the Community Services Capital Improvement Program and upcoming city-led events.

• Developing criteria for public input on new park names
• Community Services Capital Improvement Program update
• Pocket park at the well site report
• Update on upcoming city-led events including National Night Out
• 9/11 Remembrance Event summary

The Park Planning and Community Events Commission approved the April 27, 2022 meeting minutes as presented. The meeting included reports on a 9/11 remembrance event, a request for a 5K event feasibility report, and updates on capital improvement projects and community events. No major policy decisions were made; most items were informational or requests for future reports.

• Approved April 27, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Requested report on logistics, infrastructure, and cost of hosting a 5K event
• Requested report on Eisenhower Park barn and former zoo area
• Requested report on community input for naming new parks
• Requested report on meeting frequency and process for changing schedule

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The regular meeting of the Park Planning and Community Events Commission scheduled for July 27, 2022, has been cancelled. An adjourned regular meeting is instead scheduled for Thursday, July 28, 2022.

• No items scheduled due to meeting cancellation

The July 27, 2022 regular meeting of the Park Planning and Community Events Commission was cancelled. An adjourned regular meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. No substantive decisions were made.

Investment and Audit Committee

The Orange Investment and Audit Committee is meeting to receive and file several financial reports. These include updates on the investment portfolio and treasurer's reports for April through June 2022. The committee will also review an audit report and California sales tax forecasts.

• Investment portfolio updates for April-June 2022
• Treasurer’s Investment Report for April-June 2022
• Audit report from Lance Soll & Lunghard, LLC
• California sales tax trends and economic drivers forecast

The committee met and received several informational reports, including investment portfolio updates and audit reports, all of which were received and filed without substantive decisions. No items were approved, denied, or tabled.

• Received and filed rate summary June 2021-June 2022
• Received and filed investment portfolio update
• Received and filed treasurer's investment report
• Received and filed report from Lance Soll & Lunghard, LLC
• Received and filed audit committee updates
• Received and filed sales tax update
• Received and filed California forecast sales tax trends

Design Review Committee

This notice announces that the July 20, 2022, Design Review Committee meeting was adjourned to July 21, 2022, due to technical difficulties. The document contains only procedural information regarding the adjournment and does not list specific agenda items.

The Design Review Committee voted 3-0 to deny Design Review No. 5018-20 for the Palmyra Cemetery project at 290 S. Yorba Street and 2205 E. Palmyra Avenue. The motion also directed staff to return with a resolution outlining the reasons for denial. The applicant had declined a continuance and requested a motion to deny to move the project forward to the Planning Commission.

• Denied Design Review No. 5018-20 for Palmyra Cemetery (3-0)
• Directed staff to return with a Resolution for denial

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a design review for Palmyra Cemetery at 290 S. Yorba Street and 2205 E. Palmyra Avenue. The committee is tasked with making a recommendation to the Planning Commission.

• Design Review No. 5018-20 for Palmyra Cemetery (290 S. Yorba Street and 2205 E. Palmyra Avenue)

The July 20, 2022, Design Review Committee meeting was called to order but immediately adjourned due to technical difficulties. The meeting was continued to July 21, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. to consider the sole agenda item, Design Review No. 5018-20 for Palmyra Cemetery. No substantive decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting due to technical difficulties
• Continued Design Review No. 5018-20 (Palmyra Cemetery) to July 21, 2022

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission scheduled for July 18, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 1, 2022.

The July 18, 2022 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled on July 14, 2022. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 1, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board will consider adopting a new policy regarding requests for the review of library materials. The meeting includes reports from the Friends of the Orange Public Library and the Orange Public Library Foundation. Additionally, the Library Director will present a financial report covering July 2021 through June 2022.

• Adoption of Proposed Request for Review of Library Materials Policy
• July 2021 - June 2022 Financial Report
• Approval of June 20, 2022 meeting minutes

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees approved the Proposed Request for Review of Library Materials Policy and the June 20, 2022 meeting minutes, both by unanimous votes of the three present members. The board also received reports on Friends and Foundation activities, including an upcoming bag sale and gala, and noted the library will go fine-free starting September 1, 2022, following city budget approval.

• Approved Proposed Request for Review of Library Materials Policy (3-0)
• Approved June 20, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Received and filed June 2022 Financial Report

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council is reviewing several contract amendments and new service agreements. Items include funding for the 517 W. Struck Transition Plan and landscape maintenance in Santiago Hills. The meeting also includes employee recognition and a closed session regarding existing litigation.

• $800,198 agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for Cannon Street Widening Project engineering
• $262,735 amendment for Santiago Hills landscape maintenance by Nieves Landscape, Inc.
• $255,074.74 grant from California Highway Patrol for the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program
• $100,000 agreement with Abound Food Care for 517 W. Struck Transition Plan start-up costs
• $650,000 total not-to-exceed agreement with The HUB OC for 517 W. Struck Transition Plan services

The Orange City Council approved a consent calendar with numerous contracts and appropriations, including an $800,198 engineering design contract for the Cannon Street Widening Project and a $452,113 steel streetlight replacement contract. The council also approved a $100,000 agreement with Abound Food Care for start-up costs related to the 517 W. Struck Transition Plan, and adopted resolutions updating executive management compensation and the citywide pay schedule. A request for permit parking on Palm Avenue, Park Lane, and Wayfield Circle was continued to a date uncertain.

• Approved $800,198 Cannon Street Widening design contract (6-0)
• Approved $452,113 Steel Streetlight Replacement contract (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 Abound Food Care agreement for 517 W. Struck Transition Plan (6-0)
• Approved $320,000 HUB OC subrecipient agreement amendment (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 11410/11411 updating executive management compensation and pay schedule (5-0, Barrios absent)
• Approved $1,440,000 fuel purchase agreement with SC Fuels (6-0)
• Denied three claims for damages (6-0)
• Continued permit parking request for Palm Avenue, Park Lane, Wayfield Circle to date uncertain

Design Review Committee

The committee will review design plans for a parking expansion and new medical office building at CHOC. They are also considering a carwash project on West Katella Avenue and making a final determination for DePinho Roofing. Some items include recommendations to the Planning Commission.

• Design Review No. 5060-21: Rapids Express Carwash at 1325 West Katella Avenue
• Design Review No. 5050-21: CHOC parking expansion and medical office building at 525 S. Main Street
• Design Review No. 5057-21: DePinho Roofing at 742 East Main Street

The Design Review Committee recommended approval of the CHOC parking structure vertical expansion and new medical office building at 525 S. Main Street, with the Option 2 Landscape Plan, to the Planning Commission. The committee also approved the DePinho Roofing project at 742 East Main Street with a condition that lighting and signage be reviewed by staff. The Rapids Express Carwash project at 1325 West Katella Avenue was continued to the August 17, 2022 meeting for plan revisions.

• Recommended approval of CHOC parking structure expansion and medical office building (3-0)
• Approved DePinho Roofing project with condition on lighting and signage review (3-0)
• Continued Rapids Express Carwash to August 17, 2022 for plan revisions (3-0)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission scheduled for July 6, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2022.

The July 6, 2022 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled on July 1, 2022. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Design Review Committee

The regular meeting of the Orange Design Review Committee scheduled for July 6, 2022, has been cancelled. An adjourned regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 7, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.

The July 6, 2022 Design Review Committee meeting was cancelled on June 30, 2022. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.

Planning Commission

The commission will review a proposal for a 630-stall horizontal expansion of the existing Children's Hospital of Orange County parking structure. Additionally, public hearings are scheduled regarding a conditional use permit for Orange Wine, Inc. and an enrollment increase for Orange County Classical Academy.

• 630-stall expansion of the CHOC parking structure at 525 S. Main Street
• Conditional Use Permit for Orange Wine, Inc. at 1095 N. Glassell Street
• Enrollment increase from 420 to 540 students at 4100 E. Walnut Avenue
• Installation of four modular classrooms at 4100 E. Walnut Avenue

The commission denied a conditional use permit for Orange Wine, Inc. at 1095 N. Glassell Street, with a 3-1 vote, after discussion of license density and crime statistics. It also approved a CUP and minor site plan for Orange County Classical Academy at 4100 E. Walnut Avenue, allowing enrollment to increase from 420 to 540 students, with a 3-1 vote. Consent calendar items were approved, including the CHOC parking structure expansion.

• Approved minutes of June 6, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved CHOC parking structure horizontal expansion, 630 stalls at 525 S. Main St. (4-0)
• Denied Conditional Use Permit No. 3134-21 for Orange Wine, Inc. (3-1)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3179-22 and Minor Site Plan Review No. 1096-22 for Orange County Classical Academy (3-1)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will review financial reports from July 2021 to May 2022. The meeting also includes selecting a new Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term starting July 18, 2022.

• Approval of May 16, 2022 meeting minutes
• Review of financial report for July 2021 - May 2022
• Discussion on the library's role at the City’s July 3rd event
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair effective July 18, 2022
• Approval of Fiscal Year 22-23 meeting schedule

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees approved the 2022-2023 fiscal year meeting schedule and selected officers for the upcoming year. Rebecca Martinez was re-elected as Chair and Susie Huber as Vice Chair, both for one-year terms effective July 18, 2022. The board also approved the May 16, 2022 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussions on library programs and events.

• Approved May 16, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved FY 22-23 meeting schedule (4-0)
• Selected Rebecca Martinez as Chair for one-year term (4-0)
• Selected Susie Huber as Vice Chair for one-year term (4-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will make final determinations on several local development projects. These include a restaurant expansion, residential additions, and a sign program.

• Chick-Fil-A addition and drive-through canopy at 2575 N. Tustin Street
• The Courtyard Sign Program at 141 N. Glassell Street
• Bhullar Residence Addition at 828 S. Oakwood Street
• South Grand Street Second Unit at 515 S. Grand Street

The Design Review Committee approved the Courtyard Sign Program at 141 N. Glassell Street with conditions, including compliance with Secretary of Interior Standards for removal of wall graphics. Three other design review items were continued to a date uncertain: the Chick-fil-A addition and drive-through canopy, the Bhullar Residence Addition, and the South Grand Street Second Unit. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with one member absent.

• Approved Design Review No. 5080-22, The Courtyard Sign Program, 141 N. Glassell Street, with conditions (4-0)
• Continued Design Review No. 5068-22, Chick-fil-A Addition and Drive-Through Canopy, 2575 N. Tustin Street, to a date uncertain (4-0)
• Continued Design Review No. 5063-22, Bhullar Residence Addition, 828 S. Oakwood Street, to a date uncertain (4-0)
• Continued Design Review No. 5070-22 and Minor Site Plan No. 1086-22, South Grand Street Second Unit, 515 S. Grand Street, to a date uncertain (4-0)
• Approved the May 18, 2022 meeting minutes as presented (4-0)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will review several service agreements, including homelessness support and street tree maintenance. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding pending litigation and labor negotiations.

• $330,000 agreement with The HUB OC for the 517 W. Struck Transition Plan
• $846,320 contract amendment with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for street tree services
• $117,779.41 agreement with TriTech Software Systems for police software upgrades
• $103,385.00 contract with ADVANTEC Consulting Engineers for Katella Avenue signal work
• $60,000 agreement with Sunrise Multispecialist Medical Center for pre-employment physicals

The City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget and related resolutions, including the appropriations limit and fee schedule changes. It also approved a $7,551,276 agreement with Axon Enterprise for a Police Enterprise System, and a $330,000 agreement with The HUB OC for homeless services at the 517 W. Struck Transition Plan. Several consent calendar items were approved, including contracts for street maintenance, software, and equipment purchases.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 budget (Resolution 11405) unanimously
• Approved $7,551,276 Axon Police Enterprise System agreement (7-0)
• Approved $330,000 HUB OC homeless services agreement (7-0)
• Adopted military equipment policy for police (Ordinance 03-22, 6-1)
• Approved $950,862 Katella Avenue street rehabilitation contract (7-0)
• Approved permit parking on Collins Ave and Citrus St (7-0)
• Adopted $293.08 per unit assessment for Landscape District 94-1 (7-0)
• Continued short-term rental ordinance to a date uncertain (7-0)

City Traffic Commission

This document is a notice of meeting cancellation for the Orange City Traffic Commission. The regular meeting scheduled for June 8, 2022, was cancelled, and the next regular meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2022.

The June 8, 2022 Regular Meeting of the City Traffic Commission was cancelled on June 3, 2022. No decisions were made. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several land use applications. These include requests for an alcohol license at a gas station and a restaurant remodel.

• Conditional Use Permit for 7-Eleven, Inc. to obtain an off-sale beer and wine license at 2620 W. Chapman Avenue
• Site plan review for KDC Construction at 1927 N. Glassell Street, Unit A
• Remodel of a 1,748 square foot tenant space for a drive-through restaurant at 1606 E. Lincoln Avenue

The Planning Commission approved all three public hearing items on the agenda. A 7-Eleven at 2620 W. Chapman Avenue was approved with conditions requiring automatic locking devices on alcohol coolers and exterior canopy cameras. A KDC Construction project at 1927 N. Glassell Street was approved with amendments allowing an administrative office area over 25% of gross floor area and legitimizing non-permitted access gates. A drive-through at 1606 E. Lincoln Avenue was approved with conditions for parking lot modifications, tree replacement, and a preview menu board. All votes were unanimous (5-0 or 4-0 with one recusal).

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3155-21 for 7-Eleven at 2620 W. Chapman Ave with added conditions for alcohol cooler locks and exterior canopy cameras (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3180-22 and Minor Site Plan No. 1092-22 for KDC Construction at 1927 N. Glassell St, Unit A, with amendments allowing office area over 25% and legitimizing access gates (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3153-21, Design Review No. 3056-22, and Minor Site Plan No. 1071-21 for Nohl Plaza Drive-Through at 1606 E. Lincoln Ave with conditions for parking lot changes, tree replacement, and preview menu board (4-0, one recusal)
• Approved minutes of May 16, 2022 meeting as part of consent calendar (5-0)

Design Review Committee

The regular meeting of the Orange Design Review Committee scheduled for June 1, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2022.

The June 1, 2022 Design Review Committee meeting was cancelled on May 26, 2022. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 15, 2022.

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a final determination regarding the Bluestone Lane Sign at 114 N. Olive Street. The committee will also review and approve the minutes from the May 4, 2022, regular meeting.

• Final determination for Bluestone Lane Sign, 114 N. Olive Street
• Approval of May 4, 2022, meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee approved Design Review No. 5074-22 for the Bluestone Lane sign at 114 N. Olive Street, based on findings and conditions in the staff report. The item was removed from the consent calendar for separate discussion, and the motion carried unanimously with four votes in favor and none against. The committee also approved the May 4, 2022 meeting minutes as amended.

• Approved Design Review No. 5074-22, Bluestone Lane Sign, 114 N. Olive Street (4-0)
• Approved May 4, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (4-0)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The board will approve the minutes from the April 18, 2022, meeting. The session includes receiving a financial report covering July 2021 through April 2022. Additionally, reports from the Library Director and library partner organizations are scheduled.

• Approval of April 18, 2022 meeting minutes
• Financial report for July 2021 - April 2022
• Friends of the Orange Public Library report
• Orange Public Library Foundation report

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees met on May 16, 2022, and approved the minutes from the April 18, 2022 regular meeting. The board received updates from the Friends of the Library, the Library Foundation, and the Library Director, including information on voting centers, ADA restroom construction, and upcoming programs. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved April 18, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0, 2 absent)

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission will consider a request to remove one on-site parking space at 391 S. Glassell Street. The Commission will also review the General Plan conformance for the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program covering fiscal years 2022-2023 through 2026-2027. Additionally, the agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Variance No. 2255-22 to remove one parking space at 391 S. Glassell Street
• General Plan conformance finding for the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (FY 2022-2023 to 2026-2027)
• Approval of April 4, 2022 and May 2, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the consent calendar, including minutes and a parking variance for 391 S. Glassell Street, and found the five-year Capital Improvement Program consistent with the General Plan. All votes were 4-0 with one absence.

• Approved minutes for April 4 and May 2, 2022 meetings (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 07-22 approving Variance No. 2255-22 to remove one parking space at 391 S. Glassell Street (4-0)
• Found five-year Capital Improvement Program consistent with General Plan (4-0)

City Traffic Commission

The City Traffic Commission is considering a request to implement permit parking on both sides of Citrus Street, specifically between Sycamore and Walnut Avenues. If approved, the commission will forward the recommendation to the City Council for final approval. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the March 09, 2022, regular meeting.

• Request to implement permit parking on Citrus Street between Sycamore and Walnut Avenues
• Approval of March 09, 2022, meeting minutes

The Traffic Commission approved a request to implement permit parking on both sides of Citrus Street between Sycamore and Walnut Avenues, and forwarded it to the City Council for final approval. The motion passed unanimously with four votes in favor and one absence. The commission also approved the March 9, 2022 meeting minutes as part of the consent calendar.

• Approved permit parking on Citrus Street between Sycamore and Walnut Avenues, forwarded to City Council (4-0, Vaughan absent)
• Approved March 9, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0, Vaughan absent)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will review several service contracts and budget appropriations during its May 10 meeting. Items include agreements for tree maintenance, security services, and weed abatement. The council will also meet in closed session regarding litigation and a personnel evaluation.

• Tree maintenance amendment with West Coast Arborists, Inc. up to $398,589.13
• Security services amendment with Lyons Security Services, Inc. for $253,352.06
• Weed abatement agreement with The Jungle Nursery, Inc. for $96,250
• Evidence collection services with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. at $80,000 annually
• SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant appropriation of $194,618

The City Council approved a $780,000 preliminary award of HOME funds for the Katella Terrace senior affordable housing project, and directed staff to add two more police officer positions to the FY 2023 budget. The council also adopted resolutions declaring a Level 2 water supply shortage, requesting a six-month state gas tax suspension, and introducing a military equipment policy for the police department. Several consent calendar items were approved, including contracts for tree maintenance, security, and plan review services.

• Approved $780,000 HOME funds for Katella Terrace senior housing (5-0)
• Directed budget with 5 new police officer positions (3 added, 2 more)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11392 declaring Level 2 Water Supply Shortage
• Adopted Resolution No. 11393 requesting 6-month state gas tax suspension (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 03-22 on military equipment policy (4-1, Tavoularis no)
• Approved $398,589.13 tree maintenance contract with West Coast Arborists
• Approved $360,000 rental services with United Rentals for 517 W. Struck
• Denied 4 claims for damages

Design Review Committee

The Orange Design Review Committee will make final determinations on two residential addition proposals. These projects involve single-family residences located within the Eichler Fairhaven and Old Towne Historic Districts.

• Silva Residence Addition (805 S. Oakwood Street): 270 square foot addition proposal
• Breckenridge Residence Addition (226 E. La Veta Avenue): 83 square foot addition proposal
• Approval of April 20, 2022 meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee approved two residential addition projects. The Silva Residence Addition at 805 S. Oakwood Street was approved with an added condition to retain existing siding. The Breckenridge Residence Addition at 226 E. La Veta Avenue was approved with several modified and added conditions. Both approvals were unanimous among present members, with one recusal on the Silva item.

• Approved Design Review No. 5064-22, Silva Residence Addition, 805 S. Oakwood Street (4-0, Imboden recused)
• Approved Design Review No. 5052-21, Breckenridge Residence Addition, 226 E. La Veta Avenue (5-0)
• Approved April 20, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0, Fox abstained)

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission will review a request for a parking variance at 391 S. Glassell Street. The meeting also includes reports from the Assistant Community Development Director and opportunities for public comment on non-agenda items.

• Variance No. 2255-22 regarding McClean Design Office parking at 391 S. Glassell Street

The Planning Commission approved Variance No. 2255-22 for McClean Design Office Parking at 391 S. Glassell Street, based on findings in the Orange Municipal Code. The vote was 4-0, with Commissioner Martinez absent. Staff will return with the final resolution for approval on May 16, 2022.

• Approved Variance No. 2255-22 for McClean Design Office Parking at 391 S. Glassell Street (4-0)
• Directed staff to return with final resolution on May 16, 2022

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The Commission will review information regarding the park naming process and a proposed mural for a storage shed at Hart Park Orange Grove. Additionally, staff will provide updates on capital improvement programs and special events.

• Review of proposed replacement mural for Orange Home Grown storage shed at Hart Park Orange Grove
• Information regarding the park naming process
• Update on Community Services Capital Improvement Program
• Feasibility of a movies in the park series
• Update on 911 Remembrance Day event coordination

The Commission approved the January 26, 2022 meeting minutes and formed a subcommittee with Commissioners Fields and Vaughn to develop a proposal for a 9/11 Remembrance Day special event for City Council consideration. The Commission also discussed several informational items, including a mural replacement, park naming process, and movies in the park series, but took no formal action on these. The meeting was briefly adjourned and reconvened to allow a public comment on wildlife education signage.

• Approved January 26, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Formed subcommittee for 9/11 Remembrance Day event proposal (6-0)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will conduct a second study session regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget. The council is scheduled to receive and file a report and provide direction to staff. A closed session is also scheduled to discuss existing litigation involving Mary's Kitchen.

• Second study session for the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget
• Closed session regarding Mary's Kitchen, et al. v. City of Orange litigation

The City Council held a study session on the proposed FY 2022-23 budget, receiving an overview of revenue and expenditure projections. No formal decisions were made; council directed staff to explore creative hiring and retention incentives and requested a breakdown of short-term rental revenues. Council also reached consensus to schedule a goal-setting and strategic planning session in the summer.

• Directed staff to be creative with hiring and retention incentives
• Requested a breakdown of short-term rental (STR) revenues
• Consensus to schedule a goal-setting and strategic planning session in the summer

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider several local development proposals. These include a convenience store addition at Orange Olive Gas Station and a 630-stall expansion of the CHOC associate parking structure. The committee will also review plans for a new drive-through restaurant at Nohl Plaza.

• Convenience store addition at 2101 N. Orange Olive Road
• New 650 sq. ft. covered patio and drive-through at 1606 E. Lincoln Avenue
• 630 stall parking expansion at 525 S. Main Street
• Approval of April 6, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The regular session of the Orange Planning Commission scheduled for April 18, 2022, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2022, at 7:00 p.m.

• No items listed due to cancellation

The April 18, 2022 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled on April 14, 2022. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board will consider approving the minutes from the March 21, 2022, meeting. The agenda includes a financial report covering July 2021 through March 2022. Additionally, the Board will hear updates from the Library Director and reports from library-related organizations.

• Approval of March 21, 2022, meeting minutes
• Library Director's financial report for July 2021 - March 2022
• Friends of the Orange Public Library report
• Orange Public Library Foundation report
• Serving with a Purpose Conference discussion

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the March 21, 2022 meeting. They received updates on children's programs, including new Early Literacy and School Readiness kits funded by grants, and heard that the Library Foundation presented a $60,000 check to the library. The board also confirmed attendance for three trustees at the Serving with a Purpose Conference.

• Approved March 21, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed April 2022 Financial Report
• Confirmed attendance at Serving with a Purpose Conference for Martinez, Huber, and Calvert

City Traffic Commission

The regular meeting of the Orange City Traffic Commission scheduled for April 13, 2022, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2022.

The April 13, 2022, regular meeting of the City Traffic Commission was cancelled on April 8, 2022. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will review several service contracts and budget appropriations. Items include agreements for traffic engineering, utility software, and park equipment repairs. The council will also meet in closed session regarding a public employee appointment.

• Agreement with N. Harris Computer Corporation for $508,914 for utility billing software maintenance
• $99,569.63 contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for a Local Roadway Safety Plan
• $198,614 agreement with the County of Orange for a Lead Forensic Specialist
• $33,000 amendment with Academy Electric, Inc. for Eisenhower Park pump replacement
• Plans and specifications for Katella Avenue Street Rehabilitation

The City Council approved a consent calendar with numerous contracts and appropriations, including a $3.38M sewer replacement contract and a $3.0M pavement maintenance contract. It also approved resolutions for conduit bond financing for the Villa St. Joseph Apartments and a development agreement for the Katella Terrace senior housing project. The council confirmed the appointment of Leslie Hardy as Community Services Director and adopted several resolutions, including the FY 2022-23 investment policy.

• Approved $3,384,645 sewer replacement contract with Big Ben, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $3,005,618 annual pavement maintenance contract with R.J. Noble Company (7-0)
• Approved $20M conduit bond financing for Villa St. Joseph Apartments (7-0)
• Approved Katella Terrace senior housing disposition and development agreement (7-0)
• Confirmed Leslie Hardy as Community Services Director (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11384, FY 2022-23 Investment Policy (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11387 merging Investment Advisory and Audit Committees (7-0)
• Continued permit parking request on Collins Avenue to May 10 meeting (7-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a proposal for a multi-purpose sports building at 2201 E. Fairhaven Avenue. The project involves constructing an enclosed steel structure with basketball and volleyball courts, restrooms, and storage. The committee will also review the minutes from the March 16, 2022 meeting.

• Design Review No. 5047-21/Minor Site Plan Review No. 1055-21: Grace Church of Orange Sports Building
• Approval of March 16, 2022, meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee approved Design Review No. 5047-21 and Minor Site Plan Review No. 1055-21 for a pre-manufactured steel multi-purpose sports building at Grace Church of Orange, 2201 E. Fairhaven Avenue. The approval included 13 conditions covering paint color, roof color, lighting, landscaping, and construction hours. The motion carried unanimously with all five members voting in favor.

• Approved Design Review No. 5047-21 and Minor Site Plan Review No. 1055-21 for Grace Church sports building (5-0)
• Approved March 16, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Condition: Paint color to match beige of existing campus buildings
• Condition: Roof to match red tile color of existing structures
• Condition: No high light fixtures on north elevation; only above egress doors
• Condition: Exterior LED lights to be no more than 3000 Kelvin
• Condition: Replace Strawberry tree with Aleppo Pine; add Afghan Pines
• Condition: Construction hours limited to 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Mon–Sat, no Sundays or federal holidays

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an appeal to remodel the First Presbyterian Church Administration Building. The proposal seeks to convert the space for retail, restaurant, and office use within the Old Towne Historic District. The commission will decide whether to approve or uphold a previous design review denial.

• Appeal No. 0557-22: Remodel of 191 N. Orange Street for retail, restaurant, and office use
• Approval of March 21, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved Appeal No. 0557-22 for the First Presbyterian Church Administration Building at 191 N. Orange Street, reversing the Design Review Committee's denial. The approval was granted with additional conditions regarding entrance relocation, loading signage, lighting, and patio screening. The motion carried unanimously.

• Approved PC Resolution No. 05-22 for First Presbyterian Church appeal (5-0)
• Required relocation of Maple Avenue restaurant entrance to N. Orange Street
• Required lease language for loading/unloading in approved zones
• Required lighting minimization along E. Maple Avenue per OMC
• Required 42-inch screening for patio seating along E. Maple Avenue

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting revised electoral district maps following the 2020 Federal census. The Council will also conduct a study session regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program budget.

• Public hearing for Focus Maps 119, 121, 126, or 128
• Consideration of Resolution No. 11381 regarding electoral district maps
• Study session for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program budget

The City Council held a study session on the proposed FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program, which includes 145 projects, and received a report on it. The council then held a public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 11381, selecting focus Map 128 as the final City Council electoral district map following the 2020 census. The vote was 6-1, with Councilmember Gutierrez voting no. The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.

• Adopted Resolution No. 11381 selecting focus Map 128 as the final electoral district map (6-1)
• Received and filed the FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program study session report

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission will consider several development applications at its March 21 meeting. This includes an appeal regarding a remodel for the First Presbyterian Church administration building and a new drive-through permit for Billy Boy’s Restaurant. The commission will also review renovation plans for Imperial Stations on North Main Street.

• Appeal for remodel of First Presbyterian Church Administration Building at 191 N. Orange Street
• New drive-through service permit for Billy Boy’s Restaurant at 114 E. Katella Avenue
• Renovation of Imperial Stations gas station and car wash at 1234 N. Main Street
• Approval of March 7, 2022, Planning Commission meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved two conditional use permits: one for a new drive-through at Billy Boy's Restaurant (114 E. Katella Ave.) and one for renovations at Imperial Stations gas station (1234 N. Main St.), both with conditions. An appeal regarding the First Presbyterian Church Administration Building (191 N. Orange St.) was continued to the April 4 meeting. The March 7 meeting minutes were approved with one abstention.

• Approved CUP 3149-21, ADR 0187-22, MSPR 1063-21 for Billy Boy's drive-through (4-0)
• Approved CUP 3069-18, DR 4942-18, MSPR 0941-18 for Imperial Stations renovation (4-0)
• Continued Appeal 0557-22 for First Presbyterian Church to April 4, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved March 7, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0-1 abstention)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will review financial reports covering July 1, 2021, through February 28, 2022. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the draft FY23 budget and updates from library partner organizations.

• Approval of February 28, 2022 meeting minutes
• Library Director's financial report (July 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022)
• Review of draft FY23 budget
• Serving with a Purpose Conference

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees approved the February 28, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously (3-0, with one absence). The board received and filed the financial report for July 1, 2021 through February 28, 2022, and heard updates on the FY23 budget process. The Foundation announced a $60,000 check for AWE Early Literacy computers and $225 for a Comic-Con banner, to be presented at the April 13 meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved February 28, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0, Valencia absent)
• Received and filed financial report for July 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022

Community Development Block Grant Program Committee

The CDBG Program Committee will review draft funding recommendations for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The meeting also includes program updates and the approval of minutes from the February 17, 2022, meeting.

• FY 2022-2023 draft CDBG funding recommendations to City Council
• Approval of February 17, 2022, meeting minutes
• CDBG program updates

The committee unanimously approved staff funding recommendations for FY 2022-2023, with conditions on how additional or reduced funds would be allocated. All four motions passed 5-0. No public comments were made, and the meeting was procedural in nature.

• Approved staff funding recommendations for FY 2022-2023 with condition that additional Public Services funds go to The Friendly Center (5-0)
• Approved staff funding recommendations with condition that additional Public Facilities funds go to Public Works Street Rehabilitation Program (5-0)
• Approved staff funding recommendations with conditions that Assistance League and The Friendly Center receive 2021-2022 amounts if entitlement is less, with pro-rata reductions among other agencies (5-0)
• Approved staff funding recommendations with condition that Public Facilities shortfalls reduce Public Works Street Rehabilitation funds (5-0)
• Approved February 17, 2022 meeting minutes as presented (5-0)

Design Review Committee

The committee will review a proposal for renovations and a 415 sq. ft. office addition at the Sky Palm Motel. Members will also consider a master sign program for the Villa Park Orchards Association Packing House site. The meeting includes the approval of minutes from the March 2, 2022 regular meeting.

• Renovation and 415 sq. ft. office addition at Sky Palm Motel (210 N. Tustin Street)
• Master sign program for Villa Park Orchards Association Packing House site
• Approval of March 2, 2022 meeting minutes

City Traffic Commission

The City Traffic Commission is considering a proposal to prohibit overnight parking between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM on portions of Sycamore Avenue and Shaffer Street near El Camino Park and Hart Park. The commission may also authorize staff to expand these restrictions based on future stakeholder input.

• Proposed overnight parking ban (11:00 PM to 6:00 AM) on parts of Sycamore Avenue and Shaffer Street
• Authorization for staff to expand parking restrictions based on stakeholder feedback
• Proposed modifications to the Traffic Commission meeting schedule
• Approval of February 9, 2022, meeting minutes

The Traffic Commission approved installing 'NO PARKING 11:00PM to 6:00 AM' signs on specified portions of Sycamore Avenue and Shaffer Street, and authorized staff to expand the restriction to additional areas based on future input. The commission also approved a bi-monthly meeting schedule for City Council consideration and approved the February 9, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved overnight parking prohibition signs on Sycamore Avenue and Shaffer Street (5-0)
• Authorized staff to expand overnight parking restriction to additional street portions if needed
• Approved bi-monthly CTC meeting schedule for City Council approval (4-1)
• Approved February 9, 2022 meeting minutes (4-1)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will review several professional service agreements and contract amendments. The agenda also includes presentations recognizing community partners and updates on existing litigation.

• $872,430 amendment for traffic engineering at Tustin Avenue/Rose Drive corridor
• $311,203.70 agreement with We the Creative for 'Our Orange' publication production
• $60,000 amendment for building and safety plan review services
• $57,500 agreement for land management system procurement services
• Proclamation for Ed Howard and the Orange Elks Lodge Drug Awareness Program

The City Council continued the redistricting public hearing to March 22, 2022, after the demographer raised concerns about boundary irregularities in Map 121. Council directed staff to adjust specific boundaries in Map 126 and to bring back Maps 119, 121, 126, and a revised map for consideration. The council also approved a consent calendar with multiple contracts and appropriations, and approved an employment agreement with City Manager Robert J. Houston.

• Continued redistricting public hearing to March 22 (6-0)
• Directed staff to revise Map 126 boundaries and bring back Maps 119, 121, 126, and revised map
• Approved $311,203.70 contract with We the Creative for Our Orange publication
• Approved $3,822,744 contract with New Dynasty Construction for Police HQ roof and HVAC rehab
• Approved $828,630 contract with Beador Construction for storm drain improvements
• Approved $183,339 contract with Elegant Construction for Fire Station 5 bathroom remodel
• Approved employment agreement with City Manager Robert J. Houston (6-0)
• Merged Investment Advisory and Audit Committees into new Investment and Audit Committee (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the redevelopment of an existing rehabilitation center into The Orion Senior Citizen Apartment Complex. This project includes 166 affordable units and requested development waivers. The commission will also select its Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term.

• Proposed 166-unit affordable senior apartment complex at 1800 E. La Veta Avenue/585 S. Tustin Street
• Selection of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair effective March 21, 2022
• Approval of February 23, 2022, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit, major site plan review, design review, and density bonus for a new 166-unit affordable senior apartment complex at 1800 E. La Veta Avenue/585 S. Tustin Street. The project will redevelop an existing rehabilitation center site. The commission also approved the February 23, 2022 meeting minutes and selected new officers for the coming year.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3146-21, Major Site Plan Review No. 1047-21, Design Review No. 5042-21, and density bonus for 166-unit affordable senior housing (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 23, 2022 meeting (4-0, Vazquez abstained)
• Elected Vice Chair Vazquez as Chair effective March 21, 2022 (4-0)
• Elected Commissioner Glasgow as Vice Chair effective March 21, 2022 (4-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will make a final determination on a proposal to remodel the First Presbyterian Church Administration Building at 191 N. Orange Street. The project involves converting the building for retail, restaurant, and office use in the Old Towne Historic District. The committee will also approve minutes from the February 16, 2022 meeting.

• Remodeling of First Presbyterian Church Administration Building (191 N. Orange Street) for retail, restaurant, and office use
• Approval of February 16, 2022, meeting minutes

The Design Review Committee unanimously denied Design Review No. 5056-21, a proposal to remodel the First Presbyterian Church Administration Building at 191 N. Orange Street for retail, restaurant, and office use in the Old Towne Historic District. The denial was based on the Committee's inability to make required findings for approval, citing concerns about privacy, light spill, noise, and compatibility with adjacent residential properties. The motion was amended to clarify the reasoning in a separate document.

• Approved February 16, 2022 meeting minutes as emended (5-0)
• Denied Design Review No. 5056-21 for First Presbyterian Church Administration Building remodel (5-0)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from the January 24, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes updates on the Taft Branch Library and a review of the January 2022 financial report.

• Approval of January 24, 2022, meeting minutes
• Taft Branch Library updates
• January 2022 financial report
• Friends of the Orange Public Library report
• Orange Public Library Foundation report

Planning Commission

The commission will meet to select a new Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term starting March 7, 2022. The agenda also includes approving January meeting minutes and receiving the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report.

• Selection of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of January 3, 2022, meeting minutes
• Receipt of the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report

The Planning Commission approved the January 3, 2022 meeting minutes and received the 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report. The selection of Planning Commission officers was continued to the March 7, 2022 meeting to allow full Commission participation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 3, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Continued officer selection to March 7, 2022 (4-0)
• Received and filed 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report

Investment Advisory Committee

The committee will review several financial reports, including rate summaries and treasurer's investment reports from late 2021. Members will also provide input on proposed changes to the city's investment policy. Additionally, the meeting includes updates on sales tax trends and economic forecasts.

• Proposed changes to the Investment Policy
• Approval of November 3, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of December 2020 - December 2021 rate summary
• Treasurer's investment reports for October through December 2021
• Sales tax and economic forecast updates

The Investment Advisory Committee recommended approval of proposed changes to the Investment Policy, except for a suggested change to Section 3.2 (c) regarding negative accrual investments, which was rejected. The committee also received and filed the rate summary, investment portfolio update, treasurer's reports, and economic updates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of proposed Investment Policy changes, except Section 3.2 (c)
• Rejected suggested change to Section 3.2 (c) regarding negative accrual investments
• Received and filed Rate Summary December 2020 - December 2021
• Received and filed Investment Portfolio Update through January 31, 2022
• Received and filed Treasurer's Reports for October, November, and December 2021
• Received and filed Sales Tax Update
• Received and filed California Forecast Sales Tax Trends and Economic Drivers

Community Development Block Grant Program Committee

The committee will select a Chair and Vice Chair to serve through 2022. The meeting also includes an overview of the Annual Action Plan and presentations for FY 2022-2023 CDBG funding applications.

• Selection of CDBG Program Committee officers
• Approval of April 20, 2021 meeting minutes
• Annual Action Plan overview
• FY 2022-2023 CDBG funding application presentations

The committee elected Fernando Rico as Chair and Kim Le as Vice-Chair, both unanimously. It approved the April 20, 2021 meeting minutes as presented. The committee heard presentations from several organizations and city departments regarding FY 2022-2023 CDBG funding proposals, and discussed program updates, including the availability of the Action Plan on February 24, 2022. No funding decisions were made at this meeting.

• Elected Fernando Rico as Chair (unanimous).
• Elected Kim Le as Vice-Chair (unanimous).
• Approved the April 20, 2021 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous).

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will make final determinations on signage for Finney’s Crafthouse & Kitchen and a new daycare at 232 E. Katella Avenue. The committee will also provide recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding Imperial Station and Prologis Orange Logistics.

• Final determination for signage at 204 W. Chapman Avenue
• Proposed convenience store and car wash additions at 1234 N. Main Street
• Final determination for a 6,850 square foot daycare at 232 E. Katella Avenue
• Selection of Committee Chair and Vice Chair effective March 2, 2022
• Continued review of Prologis Orange Logistics at 534 Struck Avenue

City Traffic Commission

The Commission will consider a request for permit parking on the south side of Collins Avenue, from Hart Street to 2842 Collins Avenue. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the December 8, 2021, regular meeting.

• Permit parking request for south side of Collins Avenue (Hart Street to 2842 Collins Avenue)
• Approval of December 8, 2021, meeting minutes

Orange City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure projects, including storm drain improvements and pavement maintenance. The agenda also includes the appropriation of various state and county grant funds for public safety.

• Approval of plans for Tustin St., Katella Ave. & La Veta Ave. Storm Drain Improvement project
• Authorization of bids for Annual Pavement Maintenance at various locations
• Purchase of a Storage Area Network from Sidepath, Inc. for $176,738
• Appropriation of $1,566,207.43 in Cal-OES strike team reimbursement funds
• Agreement with Complete Paperless Solutions, LLC for $103,482.80

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission scheduled for February 7, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

The February 7, 2022 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled on February 3, 2022. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 23, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Design Review Committee

The regular meeting of the Orange Design Review Committee scheduled for February 2, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 16, 2022.

The February 2, 2022 Design Review Committee meeting was cancelled on January 27, 2022. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 16, 2022.

Investment Advisory Committee

The regular meeting of the City of Orange Investment Advisory Committee scheduled for February 2, 2022, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 4, 2022.

The February 2, 2022 regular meeting of the City of Orange Investment Advisory Committee was cancelled on January 27, 2022. No decisions were made.

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will hold a closed session on January 29, 2022. The agenda includes a public employee appointment for the position of City Manager. No regular session items are listed.

• Public employee appointment for City Manager

The City Council met in an adjourned regular meeting and immediately recessed into closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Manager. No public comments were made, and no report was given after the closed session. The meeting adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Recessed to closed session to discuss City Manager appointment
• Adjourned meeting at 3:45 p.m. with no public action taken

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The commission will consider a proposed multipurpose trail along Santiago Creek that connects Yorba Street to N. McPherson Road. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a mural request for El Camino Real Park and fundraising opportunities for nonprofits during the Concerts in the Park series.

• Proposed multipurpose trail along Santiago Creek connecting Yorba Street to N. McPherson Road
• Use of Grijalva Park as an emergency access road for the Chapman Yorba VIII project
• Request for a mural at El Camino Real Park
• Fundraising opportunities for nonprofits at Concerts in the Park
• Selection of the 2022 Concerts in the Park Band Selection Committee

The Park Planning and Community Events Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council accept a proposed multipurpose trail along Santiago Creek from the Stonefield Development, in exchange for allowing the southernmost portion of Grijalva Park to be used as an emergency access road for the Chapman Yorba VIII project. The commission also voted to move forward with exploring a mural at El Camino Real Park, keep Concerts in the Park fundraising as is, and select a band committee. All votes were 6-0.

• Recommended City Council accept Santiago Creek trail in exchange for Grijalva Park emergency access (6-0)
• Moved forward with exploring mural at El Camino Real Park on east and west walls (6-0)
• Left Concerts in the Park fundraising unchanged (6-0)
• Selected Perez, Litwin, and Freeman for 2022 band selection committee (6-0)
• Approved October 27, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board will review the Library Director's financial report covering July 1 through December 31, 2021. The meeting also includes updates on the El Modena Branch and a staff presentation regarding local history.

• Approval of November 15, 2021, meeting minutes
• Library Director's financial report for July 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021
• El Modena Branch updates
• Staff presentation on local history
• Discussion of Gala Auction item

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the November 15, 2021 meeting. They received updates on the Local History Center, El Modena Branch, Friends of the Library, and the Library Foundation. The Gala auction item was tabled pending the Foundation's decision on the event. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 15, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Received and filed financial report for July 1-December 31, 2021
• Tabled Gala auction item pending Foundation vote

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider final determinations for two development projects. The committee will review design modifications for the Orange Plaza Inn and a proposal to remodel a church administration building into retail, restaurant, and office space.

• Design Review No. 5009-20: Modifications to Orange Plaza Inn (The Richland) at 137 E. Maple Avenue
• Design Review No. 5056-21: Remodel of First Presbyterian Church Administration Building at 191 N. Orange Street
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 15, 2021, and January 5, 2022

The Design Review Committee approved Design Review No. 5009-20 for the Orange Plaza Inn (The Richland) at 137 E. Maple Avenue, subject to staff report findings and conditions, with specific exceptions regarding doors, pergola materials, paint colors, and door transoms. The committee also continued Design Review No. 5056-21 for the First Presbyterian Church Administration Building to a date uncertain to allow the applicant to address comments on trash, delivery, circulation, and landscaping. Consent calendar minutes were approved, with abstentions noted.

• Approved Design Review No. 5009-20, Orange Plaza Inn (The Richland) with conditions (3-1, Skorpanich no)
• Denied double doors on southwestern corner; allowed single door conversion from second window
• Allowed steel alternative for pergola if wood not feasible, subject to committee review if design changes
• Excluded paint colors from approval; previously approved palette from October 2021 stands
• Required new doors to have transoms and French door muntin arrangements similar to 1938 windows
• Continued Design Review No. 5056-21, First Presbyterian Church Administration Building to date uncertain (4-0)
• Approved minutes of December 15, 2021 and January 5, 2022 meetings (4-0, with abstentions)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission scheduled for January 17, 2022, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2022.

• Meeting cancellation notice

The January 17, 2022 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled on January 13, 2022. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will hold a closed session meeting on January 15, 2022. The agenda includes the consideration of a public employee appointment for the position of City Manager.

• Public employee appointment for City Manager

The City Council met in a brief adjourned regular meeting and immediately recessed into closed session to discuss the appointment of a City Manager. Upon reconvening, the council voted unanimously to continue the closed session to January 29, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Voted unanimously to continue closed session on City Manager appointment to Jan. 29, 2022

City Traffic Commission

The regular meeting of the Orange City Traffic Commission scheduled for January 12, 2022, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2022.

The January 12, 2022 Regular Meeting of the City Traffic Commission was cancelled on January 6, 2022. No decisions were made. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chamber.

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will review several items including maintenance agreements and budget appropriations. The agenda also includes adopting zoning ordinances and receiving audited financial statements. Additionally, the council will meet in closed session regarding litigation and a city manager appointment.

• $852,808 contract with CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. for annual concrete replacement
• $50,000 legal services amendment regarding Ronald McDonald House expansion challenge
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 19-21 establishing new standards for fences and walls
• $76,510.80 agreement with California Waters Development, Inc. for fountain maintenance
• Appropriation of $129,124.32 in Cal-OES strike team reimbursement funds

The City Council approved a permit parking program for specific segments of Madison Avenue, Orange Grove Avenue, and Wayfield Street, adopting Resolution No. 11370. The council also adopted several ordinances, including updates to zoning noticing requirements (Ordinance No. 17-21) and fence/wall standards (Ordinance No. 19-21), and extended an urgency ordinance related to SB 9 lot splits and second dwelling units (Ordinance No. 18-21-A). All votes were 6-0 with Councilmember Dumitru absent.

• Approved permit parking on Madison Ave, Orange Grove Ave, Wayfield St segments (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 17-21 updating zoning noticing requirements (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 19-21 updating fence and wall development standards (6-0)
• Extended urgency Ordinance No. 18-21-A for SB 9 lot splits and second dwelling units (6-0)
• Approved $76,510.80 fountain maintenance agreement with California Waters Development (consent)
• Approved $852,808 concrete replacement contract with CT&T Concrete Paving (consent)
• Denied 8 claims for damages (consent)
• Approved $38,799.29 Senior Mobility Program fund appropriation (6-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will meet to consider a residential construction proposal. The committee is tasked with making a final determination on a 377 square foot second-story addition for the Contreras residence.

• Administrative Design Review No. 0185-21: A 377 square foot second-story addition at 812 N. Fern Street

The Design Review Committee denied Administrative Design Review No. 0185-21 for a 377-square-foot second-story addition at 812 N. Fern Street. The denial was based on the proposed bulk and mass being inconsistent with the Infill Residential Design Guidelines. The motion carried 2-1, with two members absent.

• Denied Administrative Design Review No. 0185-21 for the Contreras Residence (2-1)
• Motion to deny based on inconsistency with Infill Residential Design Guidelines (2-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding General Plan Amendment No. 2022-0001. This item concerns the City of Orange 2021-2029 Housing Element Update. The Commission is asked to adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the amendment.

• Public hearing for General Plan Amendment No. 2022-0001 (Housing Element Update)
• Approval of December 6, 2021, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of the 2021-2029 Housing Element update (General Plan Amendment No. 2022-0001). The commission also approved the December 6, 2021 meeting minutes with minor revisions. Public comments raised concerns about meeting affordable housing needs.

• Approved December 6, 2021 meeting minutes with minor revisions (4-0, Simpson abstained)
• Recommended City Council approval of 2021-2029 Housing Element update (5-0)