Orange public meetings in 2023

Design Review Committee

The regular meeting of the Orange Design Review Committee scheduled for December 20, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 3, 2023.

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission scheduled for December 18, 2023, has been cancelled. This notice contains only a meeting cancellation and no other agenda items.

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees scheduled for December 18, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2024, at the El Modena Library.

City Traffic Commission

The City Traffic Commission will consider requests for new street markings and a school bus zone. Items include red curb installation on Batavia Street and a loading zone near Cambridge Elementary School.

• Request for 30 feet of red curb on the east side of N. Batavia Street near Casa Ramon Apartments
• Request for a school bus loading zone on the north side of Sycamore Avenue between Waverly and Maplewood Streets

Orange City Council

The City Council will review several items including a new lobbyist registration ordinance, equipment purchases, and park project acceptances. The meeting includes a closed session regarding existing litigation involving McKinsey & Co., Inc.

• Ordinance No. 14-23: Lobbyist Registration and Reporting
• $9,965 Traffic Study Reimbursement Agreement with Chapman University
• $51,000 purchase of a Polaris XPEDITION Adventure Utility Task Vehicle
• $93,192.17 purchase of Assureon Trusted System from Complete Paperless Solutions, LLC
• Final acceptance of Belmont and La Veta Parks shade structures

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will review several items including sign programs, a wireless facility, and storage and housing developments. Some items are scheduled for committee approval, while others require a recommendation to the Planning Commission.

• Master sign program for Providence St. Joseph Medical Office Building at 363 S. Main Street
• New signage for a proposed restaurant at 212 E. Chapman Avenue
• Stealth wireless facility within the City's Main Library Cupola at 407 E. Chapman Avenue
• Batavia Self Storage located at 630 N. Batavia Street
• Construction of 49 small lot homes at 901 E. Katella Avenue

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for CedarHouse to operate a church with classes, community enrichment activities, and a coffeehouse. The commission will also receive the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report.

• Public hearing for a new church and coffeehouse at 611 W. Chapman Avenue (Conditional Use Permit No. 3210-23)
• Receipt of the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report
• Approval of November 6, 2023, meeting minutes

Orange City Council

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including public works contracts and city facility maintenance. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding existing litigation and labor negotiations.

• $60,000 agreement with Smithson Electric, Inc. for traffic signal services
• $12,884 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant from the County of Orange
• $43,000 transfer for Santiago Bike Trail Phase IV Project
• Grand Street Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation plans and specifications
• $1,454,640 contract with LCR Earthwork & Engineering, Corp. for annual concrete replacement

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Orange Planning Commission scheduled for November 20, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2023.

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board will receive updates on library services and the October 2023 financial report. The agenda also includes reports from the Friends of the Orange Public Library and the Orange Public Library Foundation.

• Approval of October 16, 2023, meeting minutes
• October 2023 library services statistics update
• October 2023 financial report
• Friends of the Orange Public Library report
• Orange Public Library Foundation report

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will conduct a preliminary review of proposed interior and exterior modifications to the Turner Healthcare Facility. The project includes site improvements to accommodate medical office use within the existing two-story building. The committee will provide feedback to the applicant prior to a formal public hearing.

• Preliminary design review for Turner Healthcare Facility at 171 S. Anita Drive
• Approval of November 1, 2023, meeting minutes

Orange City Council

The City Council will meet for a joint session with the Orange Industrial Development Authority. The agenda includes several consent calendar items regarding public works, historical preservation, and intergovernmental fund transfers.

• $60,000 agreement with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc. for traffic system maintenance
• Agreement with Orange Home Grown Farmers and Artisans Market for West Palm Avenue use
• $130,000 Caltrans reimbursement agreement for Santiago Creek debris removal
• Approval of 19 Mills Act Contracts for historic property preservation
• $659,183 intergovernmental transfer involving California Department of Health Care Services and CalOptima

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for Centro Orange, located at 208 E. Chapman Avenue. The proposal seeks to allow on-site beer and wine consumption at the restaurant. The commission will also consider a finding of CEQA Exemption.

• Public hearing for beer and wine sales at 208 E. Chapman Avenue
• Approval of October 16, 2023, meeting minutes

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will review requests for a roofline extension at 230 E. Palmyra Avenue and a new balcony deck at 413/415 S. Center Street. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from October 2023 meetings.

• Roofline extension request for 230 E. Palmyra Avenue
• Second-story balcony deck construction at 413/415 S. Center Street
• Approval of October 4 and October 18, 2023 meeting minutes

Orange City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update and a CEQA exemption. The Council may also meet in closed session to discuss existing litigation and labor negotiations.

• Public Hearing: 2021-2029 Housing Element Update (General Plan Amendment No. 2022-0001)
• Closed Session: Conference with legal counsel regarding Kneeshaw, et al. v. City of Orange, et al.
• Closed Session: Conference with legal counsel regarding Mary’s Kitchen, et al. v. City of Orange
• Closed Session: Conference with labor negotiators representing several employee associations

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The Commission will review the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Plan for recommendation to the City Council. Commissioners will also provide updates on park trees, park tours, and sports fields at Eisenhower Park. Additionally, the commission will discuss naming a pocket park at the Well 28 site.

• Recommendation of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Plan
• Update on pocket park name at Well 28 site
• Report on trees in parks
• Report on sports fields at Eisenhower Park
• Approval of July 27, 2023 meeting minutes

Investment and Audit Committee

The Investment and Audit Committee will review several financial reports including investment portfolio updates and sales tax trends. The committee is also scheduled to review a comparison of US Treasury bond yields against Local Agency Investment Fund yields.

• Investment Portfolio Update for July, August, and September 2023
• US Treasury and LAIF Rate Summary (September 2022 - September 2023)
• Treasurer’s Investment Report for July - September 2023
• HDL California Consensus Forecast (September 2023)
• Quarterly Sales Tax Update (April - June 2023)

Orange City Council

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including design services for a new skate park and a West Orange park. The meeting also includes an administrative presentation on the Economic Development Strategy.

• $267,690.50 agreement with Grindline Skateparks, Inc. for Grijalva Park skate park design
• $245,963.30 agreement with MIG, Inc. for West Orange park design services
• $104,005 agreement with RLA Conservation, LLC for Plaza Park fountain treatment
• $500,000 total purchase of PFAS treatment system filters and O-rings
• $252,763 purchase of four Ford F-150s and two Dodge Durangos

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will review two items regarding local business aesthetics. The committee is considering a request for new signage at Zinc Café and exterior building alterations for a new restaurant called Centro Orange.

• New signage request for Zinc Café, 195 S. Glassell Street
• Exterior building alterations for a new restaurant, Centro Orange, at 208 E. Chapman Avenue

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board will receive updates on library services and a financial report through September 2023. The meeting also includes reports from the Library Foundation and Friends of the Orange Public Library.

• Approval of minutes from the September 25, 2023, special meeting
• Library Director's update on library services
• Financial report through September 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the city's 2021-2029 Housing Element Update and a request for beer and wine service at an existing restaurant on N. Tustin Street. The commission will also consider approving meeting minutes from October 2, 2023.

• Public hearing for beer and wine sales at 1952 N. Tustin Street
• Public hearing for the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update
• Approval of October 2, 2023, meeting minutes

City Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission is considering several requests for curb modifications, time-limited parking zones, and the implementation of neighborhood parking permit programs. These items include disabled parking installations, school-day restrictions, and new permit areas across various streets.

• Disabled blue curb installation near 1845 E. Palmyra Avenue
• 2-hour parking zone on west side of Cypress Street south of Maple Avenue
• 1-hour parking on east side of Citrus Street south of Chapman Avenue
• No Parking 7AM to 9AM School Days on south side of Walnut Avenue
• 55-foot no parking zone extension on Briardale Avenue

Orange City Council

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including legal software acquisitions, police canine funding, and public works projects. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding existing litigation and labor negotiations.

• Agreement with West Publishing Corporation for ProLaw system ($60,000)
• Police canine services agreement and $18,630 donation from Orange Police Foundation
• $30,000 donation appropriation from Friends of the Orange Public Library
• $34,522 grant from California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
• Sale of surplus property at 2045 East Palmyra Avenue for $8,710

Orange City Council

The City Council will meet for a closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding two cases involving Mary's Kitchen, et al. v. City of Orange. The regular session includes receiving and filing the City of Orange General Fund Financial Forecast.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding Mary's Kitchen, et al. v. City of Orange (U.S. District Court Case No. 8:21-cv-01483-JVS-KES)
• Conference with legal counsel regarding Mary’s Kitchen, et al. v. City of Orange (Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01224070)
• City of Orange General Fund Financial Forecast

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing regarding amendments to Titles 16 and 17 of the Orange Municipal Code. The discussion focuses on establishing development standards for lot splits and second dwelling units in single-family residential zones. The Commission will consider recommending these changes to the City Council.

• Public hearing on SB 9 ordinance amendments to Titles 16 and 17
• Development standards for lot splits in single-family residential zones
• Standards for second dwelling units in single-family residential zones
• Approval of September 7, 2023, meeting minutes

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will review several contract awards, grant agreements, and fund appropriations. Key items include funding for street improvements, traffic enforcement, and fountain conservation. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding labor negotiations and existing litigation.

• $777,271 contract award to Sequel Contractors, Inc. for Lomita Neighborhood Street Improvement Project
• $330,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety for traffic enforcement
• $104,005 agreement with RLA Conservation, LLC for Plaza Park fountain treatment
• $180,000 appropriation for fire facility equipment and maintenance
• $136,620 contract for building demolition at 2829 N. Glassell Street

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will review library service updates for July and August 2023. The meeting also includes receiving financial reports through August 2023 and approving minutes from the August 21, 2023 meeting.

• Approval of August 21, 2023, meeting minutes
• Library services updates for July and August 2023
• Financial report through August 2023
• Friends of the Orange Public Library Report
• Orange Public Library Foundation Report

Community Development Block Grant Program Committee

The CDBG Program Committee will review a presentation on the Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program. The committee is also tasked with recommending updates to the Citizen Participation Plan to the City Council.

• Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program presentation and direction
• Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) update recommendation

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will meet to consider a request for a rear addition at a duplex located in the Historic District. The committee is tasked with approving the project design and making a recommendation to the Zoning Administrator.

• Rear addition at a duplex in the Historic District, 374/378 N. Pine Street
• Approval of September 6, 2023, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Orange Planning Commission scheduled for September 18, 2023, was cancelled on September 14, 2023. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2023.

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees scheduled for September 18, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2023.

• Notice of meeting cancellation

Orange City Council

The council unanimously approved participation in an amicus brief for the Gloria Johnson case. It also voted to remove agenda items 7.3 and 9.2. Several contracts and agreements were approved, including a $211,120 park‑field maintenance deal, a $498,105 traffic‑striping contract, a $680,350 slurry‑seal contract, a $450,000 furniture purchase, and a $569,369 ambulance purchase.

• Unanimous approval to join amicus brief in Gloria Johnson v. City of Grants Pass
• Motion carried to remove agenda items 7.3 and 9.2
• Approved $211,120 agreement with Major League Infields for park field maintenance
• Approved $789,661 HUB OC agreement for homelessness and related services
• Approved $498,105 contract with Superior Pavement Markings for traffic striping (3‑year term)
• Approved $680,350 contract with Pavement Coatings for annual slurry seal (10% contingency)
• Approved $450,000 furniture purchase and $30,000 cabling services, funded by police supplemental funds
• Approved purchase of two Type 1 ambulances for $569,369

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to establish development standards for lot splits and second dwelling units under Senate Bill 9. Additionally, the Commission will consider an appeal regarding garage and workshop construction at 159 N. Shaffer Street.

• Ordinance amendment for SB 9 lot splits and second dwelling units
• Appeal for garage and workshop construction at 159 N. Shaffer Street
• Approval of August 21, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved an appeal to allow the construction of a 508-square-foot garage and workshop at 159 N. Shaffer Street. A public hearing regarding lot splits and second dwelling units under Senate Bill 9 was continued to October 2, 2023.

• Approved August 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Appeal No. 0563-23 and Design Review No. 5067-22 for a garage and workshop at 159 N. Shaffer Street (4-1)
• Continued public hearing on SB 9 lot splits and second dwelling unit standards to October 2, 2023 (5-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will meet to review routine minutes and consider a request for new business. The primary item involves a request for new signage at a local business.

• Approval of August 16, 2023, meeting minutes
• New signage request for Zinc Café at 195 S. Glassell Street

The committee approved the minutes from the August 16, 2023 meeting. A request for new signage at Zinc Café was continued to a future meeting date.

• Approved August 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Continued Design Review 5121-23 for Zinc Café signage (195 S. Glassell Street) to October 18, 2023

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will meet to review labor negotiations and anticipated litigation in closed session. During the regular session, the council will consider several service contracts and grant agreements. The meeting also includes presentations honoring local students and the 100th anniversary of the Orange Elks Lodge.

• $90,000 Alcohol Policing Partnership Grant from the State of California
• $140,000 agreement with Michael Baker International for housing consulting services
• $67,336.50 amendment for fountain maintenance by California Waters Development, Inc.
• Completion of Katella Avenue and Cannon Street at Serrano Avenue improvement projects
• Sewer service agreement with Tustin Development LLC for Cowan Ranch Estates

The City Council approved the purchase of a new fire apparatus and two police vehicles. They also authorized several grant agreements and professional service contracts. Two street improvement projects were accepted as complete.

• Approved $1,215,907 Pierce Enforcer Fire Apparatus and $84,093 in safety equipment
• Approved purchase of two 2023 Chevrolet Bolts for $62,537
• Approved $140,000 agreement with Michael Baker International for housing grant services
• Approved $90,000 Alcohol Policing Partnership Grant (Resolution 11490)
• Approved $67,336.50 amendment with California Waters Development, Inc. for fountain maintenance
• Approved sewer service agreement with Tustin Development LLC for Cowan Ranch Estates
• Accepted Katella Avenue and Cannon Street at Serrano Avenue projects as complete
• Adopted Resolution No. 11489 regarding 2023-2025 Winter Holiday Closures

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will review library service updates and the financial report through July 2023. The meeting also includes the adoption of a proposed Teaching Garden Policy.

• Adoption of Proposed Teaching Garden Policy
• Approval of July 17, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of July 2023 financial report
• Library Director's report on library services

The Board of Trustees approved the proposed Pop Up Teaching Garden Policy. The board also approved the minutes from the July 17, 2023 meeting.

• Approved Pop Up Teaching Garden Policy (5-0)
• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider two conditional use permits. These involve requests for beer and wine sales at a gas station on E. Katella Avenue and a restaurant on S. Glassell Street.

• Conditional Use Permit for Tabassi Enterprises, Inc. at 830 E. Katella Avenue (off-sale beer and wine)
• Conditional Use Permit for Euro Caffe at 119 S. Glassell Street (on-sale beer and wine)
• Approval of August 7, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved two Conditional Use Permits allowing the sale of beer and wine at a restaurant and a convenience store. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 7, 2023, meeting.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3199-22 for beer and wine sales at Euro Caffe, 119 S. Glassell Street (6-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3079-18 for off-sale beer and wine at 830 E. Katella Avenue (5-0)
• Approved August 7, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will meet to consider a proposal for improvements at 545 E. Van Bibber. The committee will also review and approve minutes from previous regular meetings held in June and July 2023.

• Proposed improvements at 545 E. Van Bibber (Design Review No. 5083-22)
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 7, June 21, July 5, and July 19, 2023

The Design Review Committee approved proposed improvements for the project at 545 E. Van Bibber. The committee also approved the minutes from four previous meetings held between June and July 2023.

• Approved Design Review No. 5083-22 for improvements at 545 E. Van Bibber (6-0)
• Approved minutes from June 7, June 21, July 5, and July 19, 2023 (6-0)

City Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will review requests to implement permit parking on several residential streets. If approved, these items will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.

• Permit parking on Palm Avenue between Wayfield Street and Park Lane; Wayfield Circle south of Palm Avenue; and Park Lane between Palm and Dana Avenues
• Permit parking on both sides of Devon Road from Palmyra to Culver Avenues

The Commission approved requests for permit parking on Palm Avenue, Wayfield Circle, and Park Lane, as well as Devon Road. These recommendations were forwarded to the City Council for final action.

• Approved permit parking on Palm Avenue, Wayfield Circle, and Park Lane (5-0)
• Conditionally approved permit parking on Wayfield Street pending supporting petitions by August 31, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved permit parking on Devon Road between Palmyra and Culver Avenues (4-0)
• Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will meet to discuss potential litigation in a closed session and review various city business. Key items include awarding a contract for Santiago Canyon Road rehabilitation and approving several service agreements and equipment purchases.

• Contract award to All American Asphalt for Santiago Canyon Road project ($1,242,144)
• Purchase of fire station alerting system for Stations 2 through 8 (up to $345,000)
• Agreement with Ninyo and Moore Geotechnical for inspection services ($63,870)
• Amendment to Cornerstone Communications & Public Relations agreement ($75,000)
• Purchase of high-pressure airbags from LN Curtis & Sons ($35,000)

The City Council approved several service agreements, equipment purchases, and a road rehabilitation contract. They also accepted a portion of Cambridge Avenue into the City Street System and denied four claims for damages.

• Awarded $1,242,144 contract to All American Asphalt for Santiago Canyon Road project
• Approved $63,870 agreement with Ninyo and Moore for special inspection services
• Approved $75,000 amendment for Cornerstone Communications & Public Relations, Inc.
• Approved $345,000 for Phoenix G 2 station alerting system from US Digital Designs, Inc.
• Approved $35,000 purchase of high-pressure airbags from LN Curtis & Sons
• Adopted Resolution No. 11486 to accept part of Cambridge Avenue into City Street System
• Denied damage claims for Michael G. Arden, Terry D. Anderson, Javier Flores Ortega, and Kelley Wise
• Tabled City of Orange Fiscal Health Report to August 22, 2023

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an appeal regarding the construction of a new garage at 159 N. Shaffer Street. This follows a Design Review Committee denial involving a 35-foot setback.

• Appeal of design review denial for a garage at 159 N. Shaffer Street
• Approval of July 17, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved an appeal to construct a new garage at 159 N. Shaffer Street. The approval requires the driveway be modified to a maximum width of 18 feet with landscaping. The commission also approved the July 17, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Denied motion to deny Appeal No. 0563-23 (2-3)
• Upheld Appeal No. 0563-23 for garage at 159 N. Shaffer Street with driveway and landscaping conditions (3-2)

Design Review Committee

The regular meeting of the Orange Design Review Committee scheduled for August 2, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 16, 2023.

The Design Review Committee meeting scheduled for August 2, 2023, was cancelled on July 27, 2023. No substantive decisions were made.

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The commission will discuss recommendations for capital improvement projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Members will also provide input on city-led special events, including Movies in the Park and the Tree Lighting Ceremony.

• Capital improvement project planning for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Input on City Led Special Events, such as Movies in the Park and Veterans Day Tribute
• Approval of April 26, 2023, meeting minutes

The Commission recommended capital improvement projects for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, including a possible splash pad and Masterplan updates. The body also approved the minutes from the April 26, 2023, meeting.

• Approved April 26, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended FY 2024-2025 capital improvement projects, including a possible Splash Pad, community outreach funds, and Masterplan updates (7-0)
• Recommended reconsidering the El Camino Real Park mural project if funding becomes available (7-0)

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The regular meeting of the Orange Park Planning and Community Events Commission scheduled for July 26, 2023, has been cancelled. An adjourned regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 27, 2023.

The regular meeting scheduled for July 26, 2023, was cancelled on April 27, 2023. No substantive decisions were made.

Investment and Audit Committee

The Investment and Audit Committee will review several financial reports including investment portfolio updates and rate summaries. The committee is also scheduled to receive an internal audit report regarding transportation funding programs and economic updates on sales tax trends.

• Rate Summary June 2022 - June 2023
• Treasurer’s Investment Report
• Investment Portfolio Update for April, May, and June 2023
• Orange County Transportation Authority Internal Audit - Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs Report 2023
• Q1 2023 January - March Sales Tax Update

The committee approved the minutes from the April 26, 2023 meeting. Members received several investment and economic reports and were notified that the December 31st audit deadline will not be met due to staff shortages.

• Approved April 26, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Received and filed Rate Summary June 2022 - June 2023
• Received and filed Treasurer’s Investment Report
• Received and filed Investment Portfolio Update
• Received and filed OCTA Internal Audit Report
• Received and filed Q1 Sales Tax Update
• Received and filed California Forecast Sales Tax Trends and Economic Drivers

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will consider several items including new ordinances for mobile and sidewalk vending enforcement. The council will also review contracts for weed abatement and phone system replacements, as well as street improvement projects. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on permit parking implementation.

• Ordinance No. 11-23 establishing regulations for mobile vending vehicles
• Agreement with The Jungle Nursery, Inc. for weed abatement services up to $96,250
• Amendment to Protel Communications agreement for replacement desk phones totaling $132,816.26
• Implementation of permit parking on Trenton Avenue and Grand Street
• Plans and specifications for the Lomita Neighborhood Street Improvement Project

The City Council adopted two ordinances regulating mobile and sidewalk vending and approved several infrastructure and maintenance contracts. Council also directed staff to develop guidelines for a new Santiago Creek Commission and approved permit parking for specific sections of Trenton Avenue and Grand Street.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 11-23 establishing regulations for mobile vending vehicles
• Adopted Ordinance No. 09-23 regarding sidewalk vending impoundment and code enforcement
• Approved $96,250 agreement with The Jungle Nursery, Inc. for weed abatement
• Approved $132,816.26 agreement with Protel Communications, Inc. for desk phones
• Approved plans and bids for Annual Slurry Seal and Lomita Neighborhood Street Improvement Project
• Approved permit parking on Trenton Avenue and Grand Street (Resolution No. 11484)
• Directed staff to create guidelines and resolutions for a Santiago Creek Commission
• Designated Councilmember Jon Dumitru as voting delegate for the 2023 Cal Cities Conference

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will meet to review a proposed exterior remodel at 295 S. Flower Street. The committee will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from June and July 2023.

• Design Review No. 5113-23: Living Stone Methodist Church Exterior Remodel, 295 S. Flower Street

The Committee approved the exterior remodel for Living Stone Methodist Church with specific conditions regarding landscaping and ADA ramps. Approval of previous meeting minutes was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved Design Review No. 5113-23 for Living Stone Methodist Church exterior remodel at 295 S. Flower Street (6-1)
• Continued approval of June 7, June 21, and July 5, 2023 meeting minutes to the next regular meeting (7-0)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will review library service updates and financial reports through June 2023. The meeting also includes the adoption of a proposed Pop Up Library Policy.

• Adoption of Proposed Pop Up Library Policy
• Approval of June 19, 2023, meeting minutes
• Library Director's report on services and June 2023 financial status
• Friends of the Orange Public Library Report
• Orange Public Library Foundation Report

The Board approved a new Pop Up Library Policy with an amendment to replace the term "prize wheel" with "game". The Board also approved the minutes from the June 19, 2023 meeting.

• Approved proposed Pop Up Library Policy with amendment to change "prize wheel" to "game" (5-0)
• Approved June 19, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several public hearings regarding land use and development projects. These include the conversion of an office complex into a 52-unit senior housing project and the redevelopment of a manufacturing facility into a truck terminal. The commission will also select a new Vice Chair for a one-year term.

• Conversion of 1914, 1926, and 1940 W. Orangewood Avenue into a 52-unit senior apartment complex
• Redevelopment of 534 W. Struck Avenue into a 57,900 SF truck terminal
• Modification of alcohol service and hours for Stagecoach at 763 S. Main Street, Suite 200A
• Development of the Chapman University Institute for Quantum Studies at 541 N. Lemon Street
• Selection of a Planning Commission Vice Chair for a one-year term

The Planning Commission approved a senior housing complex, a truck terminal, and a university institute. It also approved a conditional use permit for a restaurant's alcohol service and outdoor patio. Commissioner Martinez was selected as Vice Chair.

• Selected Commissioner Martinez as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved CUP No. 3201-23 for alcohol service and outdoor patio at 763 S. Main Street (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. PC 10-23 to replace a manufacturing facility with a 57,900 SF truck terminal at 534 W. Struck Avenue (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. PC 09-23 to convert an office complex into a 52-unit senior apartment complex at 1914, 1926, and 1940 W. Orangewood Avenue (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. PC 12-23 for the Chapman University Institute for Quantum Studies at 541 N. Lemon Street (6-0)

Orange City Council

The City Council will consider several contract approvals and grant agreements during its regular session. Key items include funding for traffic signal improvements at Tustin Avenue and Rose Drive, as well as a cannabis tax fund grant. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss existing litigation.

• $913,837.15 contract for Tustin Avenue/Rose Drive corridor traffic signal improvements
• $375,000 five-year agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group LLC for event protection barriers at the Plaza
• $137,099.12 grant from the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program
• $581,240 contract award to U.S. Builders and Consultants Inc. for Water Division Bin Storage Project
• $85,000 amendment to Park Consulting Group, Inc. for Land Management System services

The City Council approved a series of contracts for traffic signal synchronization, water division storage, and event security. The council also accepted grant funding for the Cannabis Tax Fund Program and adopted an ordinance updating the duties of the Parks Planning and Community Events Commission.

• Approved $913,837.15 contract with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for traffic signal synchronization
• Awarded $581,240 contract to U.S. Builders and Consultants Inc. for Water Division Bin Storage Project
• Approved $375,000 five-year agreement with Meridian Rapid Defense Group LLC for event barriers
• Accepted $137,099.12 grant from CA Highway Patrol for Cannabis Tax Fund Program
• Adopted Ordinance No. 08-23 amending Parks Planning and Community Events Commission duties
• Approved $115,000 for library print and audiovisual materials from Baker & Taylor, Inc.
• Denied six claims for damages including Gordon Fraser and Alicia Diaz
• Approved $85,000 amendment with Park Consulting Group, Inc. for Land Management System services

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a request for project approval regarding Counter Part Automotive. The item is listed under new business for the July 5, 2023, regular session.

• Design Review No. 5098-22: Counter Part Automotive, 660 N. Hariton Street

The Design Review Committee approved Design Review No. 5098-22 for Counter Part Automotive. The approval includes specific conditions regarding building borders, planters, fencing, and tree replacements.

• Approved Design Review No. 5098-22 for 660 N. Hariton Street (6-0)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission scheduled for July 3, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2023.

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 3, 2023, was cancelled on June 29, 2023. No substantive decisions were made.

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will review several contracts for city maintenance and equipment purchases. Items include infrastructure projects, police motorcycles, and fire department safety gear. The council will also meet in closed session regarding ongoing litigation.

• $751,603 contract for storm drain improvements at Chapman Avenue, Main Street, and Katella Avenue
• Three-year agreement with General Pump Company for pump maintenance up to $1,453,690
• $143,421 purchase of five motorcycles for the Police Department
• $162,272 agreement for electrical maintenance at park facilities
• Appropriation of $128,779.95 in county funding for public safety overtime

The City Council approved several service agreements for park electrical maintenance, well repairs, and storm drain improvements. The council also authorized various equipment purchases for police and fire departments and adopted new investment and fire management policies.

• Approved $162,272 agreement with Academy Electric, Inc. for park electrical maintenance
• Approved three-year agreement with General Pump Company for well and pump repairs up to $1,453,690
• Approved $751,603 contract with PALP, Inc. (dba Excel Paving Company) for storm drain improvements
• Approved $1,325,000 for water maintenance materials from various vendors
• Approved purchase of five 2024 BMW motorcycles for Police Department for $143,421
• Approved firefighter turnout gear and equipment from Allstar Fire Equipment up to $150,000
• Adopted Resolution No. 11469 approving the Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2023-24
• Adopted Resolution No. 11477 establishing a Letter of Understanding with Orange City Firefighters, Inc. (6-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider design applications for residential projects on S. Grand Street and N. Shaffer Street. The meeting also includes a review regarding the Salem Lutheran Church preschool building.

• Design Review No. 5106-22, Murray Residence at 413 S. Grand Street
• Design Review No. 5087-22, Accornero Residences at 1746 N. Shaffer Street
• Design Review No. 5071-22, Salem Lutheran Church and School Preschool Building
• Design Review No. 5067-22, Malloy Residence at 159 N. Shaffer Street

The committee approved design reviews for the Murray and Accornero residences and recommended approval for the Salem Lutheran Church and School preschool building. A design review for the Malloy Residence was denied. The Bogart Residence item was received and filed.

• Approved Design Review No. 5106-22 (Murray Residence) with door design conditions (5-0)
• Approved Design Review No. 5087-22 (Accornero Residences) with conditions regarding fuel tanks, stone materials, and tree planting (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Design Review No. 5071-22 (Salem Lutheran Church and School Preschool Building) with landscaping conditions (6-0)
• Denied Design Review No. 5067-22 (Malloy Residence) (6-0)
• Received and filed Design Review No. 5095-22 (Bogart Residence)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a five-year Capital Improvement Program for General Plan conformance. The commission will also hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for motorcycle tire services at 432 N. Tustin Street.

• Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (Fiscal Year 2023-2024 through 2027-2028)
• Conditional Use Permit No. 3190-22 for Motorcycle Wheel Works, Inc. at 432 N. Tustin Street
• Approval of May 15, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a permit for motorcycle service and tire installation at 432 N. Tustin Street with added fluid containment requirements. The commission also found the 2023-2028 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program consistent with the General Plan.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3190-22 for Motorcycle Wheel Works, Inc. at 432 N. Tustin Street (6-0)
• Found the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 through 2027-2028 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program consistent with the General Plan (6-0)
• Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and the 2023-24 meeting schedule. The Board will also select a new Chair and Vice Chair effective July 17, 2023. Additionally, the meeting includes reports from the Library Director, the Friends of the Library, and the Library Foundation.

• Approval of May 15, 2023, meeting minutes
• Selection of new Chair and Vice Chair effective July 17, 2023
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 23-24 meeting schedule
• Review of May 2023 library statistics and financial reports

The Board of Trustees appointed Rebecca Martinez as Chair and Susie Huber as Vice Chair for one-year terms. The board also approved the meeting schedule for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and the minutes from the May 15, 2023 meeting.

• Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 fiscal year meeting schedule (3-0)
• Selected Rebecca Martinez as Chair for a one-year term effective July 17, 2023 (3-0)
• Selected Susie Huber as Vice Chair for a one-year term effective July 17, 2023 (3-0)

City Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will consider several requests regarding parking regulations and street controls. Items include new permit parking areas, a disabled parking curb installation, and a stop control request.

• Installation of 22 feet of blue curb at 1907 E. Palmyra Avenue
• Permit parking on Grand Street south of Trenton Avenue and Trenton Avenue between Grand and Shaffer Streets
• Permit parking on Del Mar Avenue from Cambridge to Greengrove Streets and Greengrove Street from Meats Avenue
• Removal of on-street parking on the south side of Katella Avenue between Sacramento and Handy Streets
• Installation of a two-way stop control at Chouteau Street and Del Mar Avenue

The Commission approved permit parking for several residential areas and a new stop control at Chouteau Street and Del Mar Avenue. It denied a request to remove on-street parking on Katella Avenue. One request for disabled parking was approved with specific construction conditions.

• Approved 22 feet of blue curb at 1907 E. Palmyra Avenue conditioned on a 4-foot concrete landing (6-0)
• Approved permit parking on Grand Street south of Trenton Avenue and Trenton Avenue between Grand and Shaffer Streets; forwarded to City Council (6-0)
• Approved permit parking on Del Mar Avenue from Cambridge to Greengrove Streets and Greengrove Street from Meats Avenue to southerly terminus; forwarded to City Council (6-0)
• Denied 'No Stopping Anytime' restriction on south side of Katella Avenue between Sacramento and Handy Streets (5-1)
• Approved two-way stop control for east and westbound Del Mar Avenue at Chouteau Street (6-0)
• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Orange City Council

The City Council will meet for a closed session regarding labor negotiations with the Orange Fire Management Association. The regular session includes several consent calendar items involving software upgrades, medical evaluations, and infrastructure maintenance.

• $100,000 agreement with NexTech Systems, Inc. for rapid-flashing beacons
• $124,608.40 agreement with TriTech Software Systems for police dispatch software upgrades
• $60,000 agreement with Sunrise Multi-Specialist Medical Center for occupational evaluations
• $45,000 amendment for Plaza Park fountain repair and conservation via Chattel, Inc.
• $246,440 appropriation of PCB settlement funding for water quality compliance

The City Council approved several infrastructure and public safety contracts, including HVAC replacement for the Main Library and software upgrades for the Police Department. The Council also terminated a reciprocal easement agreement to allow an affordable housing project to proceed.

• Approved $658,670 contract with Diversified Thermal Services, LLC for Main Library HVAC Replacement
• Approved $124,608.40 agreement with TriTech Software Systems for Police Department software upgrades
• Approved Termination of Reciprocal Easement Agreement between Citizens Business Bank and the City of Orange for affordable housing project
• Approved $100,000 agreement with NexTech Systems, Inc. for rapid-flashing beacons
• Approved $100,000 amendment with Fortel Traffic, Inc. for speed radar feedback signs
• Denied 13 claims for damages and referred them to City Attorney and Claims Adjuster
• Authorized $153,000 sole source purchase of ammunition from Dooley Enterprises, Inc.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 06-23 amending Municipal Code regarding Work Exempt from Permit

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will review several development projects including residential duplexes and a laboratory building. The committee is scheduled to consider design reviews for properties on Hewes Street and Washington Avenue, as well as an adaptive reuse project at Killefer School.

• Design Review No. 5069-22: Hewes Duplex at 140 N. Hewes Street
• Design Review No. 4983-19: First Golden Village Duplex at 4531 E. Washington Avenue
• Design Review No. 5104-22: Adaptive reuse of Killefer School and new laboratory building at 541 N. Lemon Street

The Design Review Committee approved the adaptive reuse of the historic Killefer School and a new two-story laboratory for Chapman University. The committee also approved two duplex projects with specific design conditions.

• Approved adaptive reuse of Killefer School and new laboratory building at 541 N. Lemon Street (6-1)
• Approved Design Review 5069-22 for Hewes Duplex at 140 N. Hewes Street with paint and gable modifications (7-0)
• Approved Design Review 4983-19 for First Golden Village Duplex at 4531 E. Washington Avenue (7-0)
• Approved May 3, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Orange City Council

The City Council will hold a study session regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget. This session includes reviews of department accomplishments, capital improvement programs, and proposed fee changes. The Council will also meet in closed session with labor negotiators for fire organizations.

• Third Study Session for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget
• Review of proposed fee changes
• Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Summary review
• Closed session conference with Orange City Firefighters and Orange Fire Management Association

The City Council conducted a study session to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget, including the Capital Improvement Program and Reserve Policy. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during the regular session.

• Received and filed report on Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a finding for the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. This item involves determining if projects from Fiscal Year 2023-2024 through 2027-2028 align with the City's General Plan.

• Approval of May 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• General Plan conformance finding for the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program

The June 5, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made.

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will consider several infrastructure and public safety items during its May 23 meeting. Proposed actions include approving contracts for storm drain improvements and a new ambulance purchase. The council will also review the Local Roadway Safety Plan and transit planning services.

• $582,307 contract for Taft Ave. & Lewis St. Water Quality Storm Drain Improvement Project
• $448,401 purchase of a Braun Chief XL Type I ambulance
• $65,850 agreement for Orange Community Circulator transit planning study
• $51,854.78 amendment for Hart Park pool maintenance
• Approval of the City of Orange Local Roadway Safety Plan

The City Council authorized the purchase of property at 2829 N. Glassell Street and approved several infrastructure contracts. The council also adopted a Local Roadway Safety Plan and updated police equipment policies.

• Approved $1.385M appropriation for property at 2829 N. Glassell Street (5-1)
• Approved $65,850 agreement with Fehr & Peers for Transit Planning Services
• Approved $582,307 contract with Palp, Inc. for Taft Ave. & Lewis St. storm drain project
• Approved $448,401 purchase of one Braun Chief XL Type I ambulance
• Adopted Resolution No. 11452 approving the Local Roadway Safety Plan
• Adopted Resolution No. 11455 approving the 2023-2024 Pavement Management Program budget
• Adopted Resolution No. 11456 setting administrative citation appeal fees
• Approved transfer of police service dog Danto to Officer Damon Allen

Design Review Committee

The regular session of the Design Review Committee scheduled for May 17, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2023.

The Design Review Committee meeting scheduled for May 17, 2023, was cancelled on May 11, 2023. No substantive decisions were made.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2023-2024 through 2027-2028. The commission will determine if these projects are consistent with the City's General Plan. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the May 1, 2023 meeting.

• General Plan conformance finding for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 through 2027-2028 Capital Improvement Program
• Approval of May 1, 2023, Planning Commission meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the May 1, 2023 meeting. The commission also determined that projects in the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 through 2027-2028 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program conform with the City's General Plan.

• Approved May 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Found Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (FY 2023-2024 through 2027-2028) consistent with General Plan (7-0)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board will review the April 2023 library statistics and financial reports. The meeting also includes reports from the Friends of the Orange Public Library and the Orange Public Library Foundation.

• Approval of April 17, 2023, meeting minutes
• April 2023 OPL Statistics at a Glance report
• April 2023 Financial Report

The Board of Trustees met to receive reports from the Friends of the Orange Public Library, the Orange Public Library Foundation, and the Library Services Director. The only formal action taken was the approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes of the April 17, 2023 meeting (4-0)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council is convening a special meeting in closed session. The agenda includes labor negotiations with police and fire associations and discussions regarding the City Attorney position.

• Labor negotiations with firefighter and police associations
• Public employment discussion for the City Attorney position

The City Council convened for a special meeting consisting entirely of a closed session. No substantive decisions or public actions were recorded in the minutes.

Orange City Council

The Council will consider a $1,375,000 real estate purchase on N. Glassell Street and an update to short-term rental permit limits. Closed session discussions include negotiations for real property and labor. The Council will also vote to uphold approval for a 255-unit apartment complex.

• $1,375,000 purchase of 2829 N. Glassell Street
• Upholding approval for 255-unit development at 840 The City Drive South
• Increasing short-term rental permits from 125 to 200
• $160,000 agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for legal services
• $175,100 amendment for Cornerstone Communications & Public Relations services

The City Council approved the purchase of 2829 N. Glassell Street and upheld the approval of a 255-unit mixed-use apartment development. The council also approved legal and rental service contracts and denied several claims for damages.

• Approved $1.375M purchase of 2829 N. Glassell Street (4-2)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11453 upholding approval of 255-unit mixed-use apartments at 840 The City Drive South
• Approved $160,000 legal services agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
• Approved $56,569 increase to Mobile Concepts, Inc. purchase order for total of $163,958
• Denied claims for damages by Arnold Sanchez, Eugenia Hurtado, Mercury Insurance, Terrence Velasquez, James Rudloff, David G. Telles, and H.L.E.
• Tabled short-term rental permit increase to a date uncertain
• Continued Cornerstone Communications agreement to July 11, 2023
• Approved temporary closure of surface parking lot and paseo south of Old Towne West Parking Structure for May 21, 2023

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will convene a closed session on May 7, 2023. The meeting is limited to discussions regarding public employment for the City Attorney position.

• Discussion of public employment for the City Attorney

The Orange City Council held an adjourned regular meeting on May 7, 2023, but took no substantive public actions. The only item of business was a closed session to discuss the City Attorney's employment. No reportable decisions were made in open session.

• No substantive decisions were made in open session

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will meet to review previous meeting minutes and continue discussion on a specific project. The agenda includes the continuation of a design review for Salem Lutheran Church and School Preschool Building.

• Approval of April 5, 2023 and April 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Design Review No. 5071-22: Salem Lutheran Church and School Preschool Building

The Design Review Committee voted unanimously to continue a design review for a preschool building at Salem Lutheran Church and School to a date uncertain, giving the applicant more time to submit revised plans. The committee also approved minutes from two prior meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued Design Review No. 5071-22 (Salem Lutheran Church and School Preschool Building) to a date uncertain (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 5 and April 19, 2023 meetings (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a major site plan review to demolish existing structures for two industrial manufacturing and warehouse buildings. The Commission will also review a one-year time extension request for a dental office and training facility.

• Major Site Plan Review at 759 N. Eckhoff Street for two industrial buildings totaling approximately 292,762 square feet
• Time extension for Dental Office and Training Facility at 1936 E. Katella Avenue

The Planning Commission approved the demolition of existing development to build two industrial manufacturing and warehouse buildings totaling approximately 292,762 square feet. The commission also granted a one-year time extension for a dental office and training facility project. All items on the consent calendar were approved.

• Approved Major Site Plan Review No. 1046-21, Design Review No. 5041-21, and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 1876-21 for two industrial buildings at 759 N. Eckhoff Street (7-0)
• Approved one-year time extension for Major Site Plan Review No. 0954-18 and Design Review No. 4954-18 for dental office and training facility at 1936 E. Katella Avenue (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from April 17, 2023 (7-0)

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The Commission will review community input for the Hart Park Pickleball and Fitness Circuit project. Members will also consider a color scheme recommendation for El Modena Park and select a naming committee for a future pocket park.

• Hart Park Pickleball and Fitness Circuit conceptual design feedback
• Selection of a Park Naming Committee for the Well 28 site pocket park
• Color scheme recommendation for El Modena Park tot lot resurfacing
• Planning of potential park capital improvement projects for Fiscal Year 2024-25

The Commission established a priority list for upcoming park capital improvement projects. It also selected a color scheme for El Modena Park and coordinated the naming process for a new pocket park at the Well 28 site.

• Approved minutes from January 25, 2023 meeting
• Submitted Orange Barrio Historic Society names to City Council for Well 28 pocket park naming and formed a subcommittee for decorations
• Recommended Option C (Standard Tan with Black) for El Modena Park rubberized tot lot surface
• Prioritized FY 2024-25 projects: Bandshell Lighting, Grijalva Tennis/Pickleball Courts, new Parks and Trails Masterplan, Yorba Dog Park Renovation, Hart Park tennis fencing, Eisenhower Park Renovation, Serrano Park lodge pole fencing, water bottle filling stations, and Hart Park pathway lighting

Investment and Audit Committee

The committee will review several investment reports and economic updates. Members are also scheduled to provide input regarding proposed changes to the city's investment policy.

• Proposed changes to the City of Orange Investment Policy
• Review of March 2022 - March 2023 rate summary
• Treasurer’s Investment Report for January-March 2023
• Q4 sales tax update and California sales tax trends forecast

The committee reached a consensus to approve three language updates to the City of Orange Investment Policy. Other items, including investment reports and sales tax updates, were received and filed. The City Manager noted a new Finance Director has been selected.

• Approved minutes from January 25, 2023 meeting
• Approved updates to Investment Policy regarding authorized institutions, prohibited vehicles, and glossary definitions (Consensus)
• Received and filed Rate Summary March 2022 - March 2023
• Received and filed Treasurer’s Investment Report
• Received and filed Investment Portfolio Update
• Received and filed Q4 Sales Tax Update
• Received and filed California Forecast Sales Tax Trends and Economic Drivers

Orange City Council

The Council will meet in closed session to discuss real property and labor negotiations. During the regular session, members will consider several contracts and amendments regarding park repairs, legal services, and street improvements.

• $705,600 amendment for homelessness services at 517 W. Struck Project
• $153,546 contract for roof repairs at La Veta, Olive, and Santiago Hills Parks
• $129,932 contract for Chapman and Hewes intersection signing and striping
• Real property negotiations for 2829 N. Glassell and Wells Fargo properties
• $69,000 contract for an irrigation booster pump at El Camino Real Park

The City Council approved several contracts for park repairs, irrigation, and road modifications. The council also authorized funding for homelessness services and legal defense, and adopted an ordinance updating public construction cost accounting references.

• Approved $153,546 contract to La Rocque Better Roofs, Inc. for park facility roof repairs
• Awarded $69,000 contract to Kormex Construction, Inc. for irrigation booster pump at El Camino Real Park
• Approved $705,600 for The HUB OC to provide homelessness services for the 517 W. Struck Project
• Approved $129,932 contract with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for Chapman and Hewes intersection modifications
• Approved $118,060 agreement with AECOM Technical Services for Objective Design Standards
• Approved $200,000 for legal services with Everett Dorey LLP for litigation defense
• Denied damage claims from Adam Apollo, Raida Castro, Steve Defazio, and Vinh Tien Hua
• Adopted Ordinance No. 05-23 updating Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act references

Design Review Committee

The Orange Design Review Committee will consider the approval of previous meeting minutes and address ongoing project reviews. Two items regarding a church building and a residence are scheduled for continuation rather than final action.

• Approval of March 15, 2023, meeting minutes
• Design Review No. 4799-15 (St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church Multi-Purpose Service Building at 491 N. Hewes Street) continued to a date uncertain
• Design Review No. 5067-22 (Malloy Residence at 159 N. Shaffer Street) continued to June 21, 2023

The committee approved the amended minutes from the March 15, 2023 meeting. Two design review applications were continued to allow applicants more time to submit revised plans.

• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)
• Continued Design Review No. 4799-15 for St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church at 491 N. Hewes Street to a date uncertain (7-0)
• Continued Design Review No. 5067-22 for Malloy Residence at 159 N. Shaffer Street to June 21, 2023 (7-0)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will convene a closed session on April 18, 2023. The agenda includes discussions regarding the City Attorney position and conferences with labor negotiators for the police and fire management associations.

• Public employment regarding the City Attorney
• Labor negotiations with Orange Fire Management Association
• Labor negotiations with City of Orange Police Association

The City Council met in an adjourned regular meeting consisting entirely of a closed session. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Discussed public employment regarding the City Attorney in closed session
• Conferred with labor negotiators for Orange Fire Management Association and City of Orange Police Association in closed session

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a permit to allow beer and wine sales at an existing restaurant on North Olive Street. The commission will also consider approving meeting minutes from February 23, 2023. A site plan review for AT&T Wireless on South Yorba Street has been continued to a date uncertain.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 3194-22 at 114 N. Olive Street to allow beer and wine sales
• Approval of February 23, 2023, meeting minutes
• Continuation of site plan review for AT&T Wireless at 190 S. Yorba Street

The Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for beer and wine sales at an existing restaurant. One other project regarding AT&T Wireless was continued to a future date to allow for further staff review.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3194-22 for beer and wine sales at 114 N. Olive Street (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 23, 2023 (7-0)
• Continued Conditional Use Permit No. 3193-22 and Minor Site Plan Review No. 1110-22 for AT&T Wireless at 190 S. Yorba Street to a date uncertain (6-0)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board will review the March 20, 2023, meeting minutes and receive reports from the Friends of the Orange Public Library and the Orange Public Library Foundation. The Library Director will also provide updates on library services and a financial report through March 2023.

• Approval of March 20, 2023, meeting minutes
• Library Director's update on library services
• Library Director's financial report through March 2023

The Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the March 20, 2023, meeting with one correction. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports from the Friends of the Library, the Library Foundation, and the Library Director.

• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes as emended (3-0)

City Traffic Commission

The City Traffic Commission will review several proposals regarding street controls and parking. These include requests for new loading zones, overnight parking restrictions, and the installation of stop signs at specific intersections. The commission will also consider implementing permit parking on Culver Avenue.

• Loading zone request on Maple Avenue near 137 East Maple Avenue
• Overnight parking restrictions on Parker Street between Collins and Struck Avenues
• Stop control installation at Lomita Avenue and Orange Street
• One-way stop control for southbound Park Street at Philo Avenue
• Permit parking request for Culver Avenue from 405 South Lilac Place to Flower Street

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council is reviewing several infrastructure contracts, including large-scale projects for pavement and sewer maintenance. The agenda also includes adopting new ordinances regarding sidewalk vendors and administrative citations. Additionally, the council will meet in closed session to discuss property negotiations and labor agreements.

• $5,641,615 contract with R.J. Noble Company for annual pavement maintenance
• $2,487,250 contract with Ramona, Inc. for annual sewer replacement and maintenance
• Ordinance No. 03-23 regarding the regulation of sidewalk vendors
• $220,000 agreement with Alexander’s Contract Services for meter reading services
• Real property negotiations for 2829 N. Glassell and various APN parcels

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including pavement maintenance and sewer replacement. The council adopted a new ordinance regulating sidewalk vendors and denied an appeal regarding a mixed-use apartment development. An administrative citations ordinance was continued to May 9 for amendments.

• Approved $5,641,615 contract with R.J. Noble Company for annual pavement maintenance
• Approved $2,487,250 contract with Ramona, Inc. for annual sewer replacement/maintenance
• Adopted Ordinance No. 03-23 regulating sidewalk vendors (6-0)
• Denied Appeal 0562-23 regarding Street Lights Mixed-Use Apartment Development (6-0)
• Tabled Resolution No. 11445 regarding disposal of 692 North Adele Street (5-0)
• Continued Ordinance No. 04-23 on administrative citations to May 9, 2023 (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11448 granting City Manager authority for Housing Element changes (5-1)
• Approved $377,982 contract with South Coast Industrial Door Inc. for garage door replacement

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will hold a final determination regarding the Hartmann Residence project located at 257 N. Grand Street. The committee is also scheduled to approve meeting minutes from February 15 and March 1, 2023.

• Final determination for Design Review No. 5088-22, Hartmann Residence, 257 N. Grand Street
• Approval of February 15, 2023, and March 1, 2023, meeting minutes

The Committee approved Design Review No. 5088-22 for the Hartmann Residence at 257 N. Grand Street. Approval was granted with a condition to relocate the proposed garage closer to the rear or east property line. The Committee also approved the minutes from February 15 and March 1, 2023.

• Approved minutes of February 15 and March 1, 2023 meetings (6-0)
• Approved Design Review No. 5088-22, Hartmann Residence, with condition to relocate garage to within 4 feet of the rear or east property line (5-0)

Planning Commission

The regular session of the Orange Planning Commission scheduled for April 3, 2023, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2023.

The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for April 3, 2023, was cancelled on March 30, 2023. No substantive decisions were made.

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will hold a special meeting including a closed session. The council is scheduled to negotiate the price and terms of payment for specific real property parcels with Wells Fargo & Company.

• Real property negotiation regarding APN 039-251-008, 039-251-020, 039-251-031, 039-251-010, 039-252-005, 039-252-011, and 039-252-010
• Negotiation with Wells Fargo & Company regarding price and terms of payment

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss real property negotiations with Wells Fargo & Company. No substantive decisions or public actions were recorded.

Orange City Council

The City Council will consider several consent calendar items including police equipment purchases and municipal code amendments. The regular session also includes a report on the 2022 crime overview and the introduction of an ordinance regarding sidewalk vendor regulations.

• Purchase of police AR-15 rifles, vest plate carriers, and equipment for $213,171
• Purchase of 100 Microsoft 365 enterprise maintenance licenses for $34,044.50
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 03-23 regarding regulation of sidewalk vendors
• Ordinance No. 01-23 updating membership references for various city commissions
• Ordinance No. 02-23 regarding City Council health and retirement benefits

The City Council held first readings for ordinances regulating sidewalk vendors and establishing administrative citations. The council also approved several equipment purchases for police and electrical improvements, and updated membership references for city commissions.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 03-23 regulating sidewalk vendors and adopted Resolution No. 11443 for associated fines (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 04-23 regarding administrative citations and adopted Resolution No. 11444 for fines (6-1)
• Approved $213,171 purchase of AR-15 rifles and vest plate carriers from ProForce Law Enforcement
• Approved $34,044.50 for 100 Microsoft 365 enterprise maintenance licenses from Insight Public Sector
• Approved First Amendment to contract with Tess Electric, Inc. for electrical improvements at Wells 23 and 24
• Adopted Ordinance No. 01-23 updating membership for Planning Commission, Design Review Committee, and Traffic Commission
• Increased Park Planning & Community Events Commission meetings from four to six per year (7-0)
• Appointed Mike Ludin to the Investment and Audit Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025 (7-0)

Planning Commission

The regular session of the Orange Planning Commission scheduled for March 20, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2023.

The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for March 20, 2023, was cancelled on March 16, 2023. No substantive decisions were made.

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board will review the February 27, 2023, meeting minutes and receive reports from the Friends of the Orange Public Library and the Orange Public Library Foundation. The Library Director will also provide updates on library services and a financial report through February 2023.

• Approval of February 27, 2023, meeting minutes
• Library services update and February 2023 statistics
• February 2023 financial report

The Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the February 27, 2023, regular meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports from the Friends of the Orange Public Library, the Library Foundation, and the Library Director.

• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)

Community Development Block Grant Program Committee

The CDBG Program Committee will consider draft funding recommendations for the City Council regarding the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan. The committee will also select a Vice Chair for a one-year term and review previous meeting minutes.

• Selection of a CDBG Program Committee Vice Chair for a one-year term
• Approval of February 21, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of FY 2023-2024 draft funding recommendations to the City Council

The committee recommended the HOME 2023 and FY 2023-2024 funding recommendations for approval by the City Council. A proposal to redistribute funds between the Orange Unified Public Schools Foundation, Friendly Center, and After-School Community Programs failed. The committee also selected a Vice Chair.

• Selected Committee Member St. Clair as Vice Chair for 2023-2024 (6-0)
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of HOME 2023 funding recommendations to City Council (6-0)
• Denied motion to reduce Orange Unified Public Schools Foundation funding from $25,000 to $15,000 (failed for lack of second)
• Recommended approval of FY 2023-2024 funding recommendations to City Council (6-0)

Design Review Committee

The committee will review modular buildings and a preschool building for Salem Lutheran Church and School. One item is scheduled for the consent calendar, while the other is listed under new items.

• Design Review No. 5089-22: Salem Lutheran Church and School Modular Buildings at 6500 E. Santiago Canyon Road
• Design Review No. 5071-22: Salem Lutheran Church and School Preschool Building

The Committee approved Design Review No. 5089-22 for modular buildings at 6500 E. Santiago Canyon Road with conditions regarding trim and screening. A separate review for a preschool building was continued to a later date.

• Approved Design Review No. 5089-22 for Salem Lutheran Church and School Modular Buildings (5-0)
• Continued Design Review No. 5071-22 for Salem Lutheran Church and School Preschool Building to May 3, 2023 (5-0)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will review several contracts and financial amendments during its March 14 meeting. Key items include a $1,197,486 software agreement for asset management and updates to six affordable housing agreements. The council will also meet in closed session regarding personnel appointments and labor negotiations.

• $1,197,486 software agreement with MaintStar for asset and land management systems
• $161,763.60 contract with Verde Design for Hart Park Diamond 1 Field Improvements
• Amendment to six affordable housing agreements with Orange Housing Development Corporation
• $127,182 agreement with L.A. Consulting for implementation services
• Closed session appointments for Finance Director and City Attorney

The City Council adopted resolutions to revise the Master Schedule of Fees and Charges for water and sewer rates. Other key actions included approving a $1.19M software agreement for asset and land management and authorizing a $1.57M HOME-ARP allocation plan for housing. The Council also approved the employment agreement for City Manager Thomas C. Kisela.

• Adopted Resolution Nos. 11436 and 11437 to update water and sewer rates (4-3)
• Approved 5-year MaintStar software agreement for $1,197,486
• Approved HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and $1,572,426.70 in HUD funds
• Approved employment agreement for City Manager Thomas C. Kisela
• Approved $161,763.60 agreement with Verde Design for Hart Park Diamond 1 improvements
• Approved $1.38M in loan repayments and amendments for six affordable housing agreements
• Approved permit parking on Sycamore Avenue between Rancho Santiago Blvd and Richard St
• Introduced Ordinance No. 02-23 for Council health and retirement benefits (4-3)

Planning Commission

The regular session scheduled for March 6, 2023, was cancelled on March 2, 2023. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2023.

The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for March 6, 2023, was cancelled on March 2, 2023. No substantive decisions were made.

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will meet to consider two residential design review items. One item is a continuation regarding the Drenner residence on South Grand Street, and the other is a new item for the Bogart residence on North Cambridge Street.

• Design Review No. 5091-22: Drenner Residence, 424 S. Grand Street
• Design Review No. 5095-22: Bogart Residence, 252 N. Cambridge Street

The Committee approved a design review for the Drenner Residence with a condition regarding driveway paving. A proposal for the Bogart Residence was denied and subsequently continued to a later date for plan revisions.

• Approved Design Review No. 5091-22 (Drenner Residence) with condition for a paved concrete driveway (4-0)
• Denied Design Review No. 5095-22 (Bogart Residence) (2-3)
• Continued Design Review No. 5095-22 (Bogart Residence) to April 5, 2023, for revised plans (5-0)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved the meeting minutes from November 21, 2022, and January 23, 2023. The meeting primarily consisted of reports from the Friends of the Orange Public Library, the Library Foundation, and the Library Director.

• Approved meeting minutes for November 21, 2022 and January 23, 2023 (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a proposal for a 225-unit apartment development and parking structure at 840 The City Drive South. The agenda also includes a hearing for alcohol sales at El Portal De Veracruz and the selection of new commission officers.

• Proposed 225-unit mixed-use development at 840 The City Drive South
• Beer and wine sales permit for El Portal De Veracruz at 4530 E. Chapman Avenue
• One-year extension for Orange Sky Villas senior apartments at 180 N. Tustin Street
• Selection of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Zoning Code amendment regarding commission membership

The Planning Commission approved a large mixed-use apartment project and a beer and wine license for a restaurant. The commission also granted a time extension for a senior housing project and recommended increasing membership for the commission and Design Review Committee.

• Approved 225-unit mixed-use apartment development and parking structure at 840 The City Drive South (5-0)
• Approved beer and wine sales license for restaurant at 4530 E. Chapman Avenue (5-0)
• Approved one-year extension for 23-unit senior apartment building at 180 N. Tustin Street (5-0)
• Recommended City Council increase membership of Planning Commission and Design Review Committee (5-0)
• Reappointed Chair Vazquez for a one-year term (4-1)
• Reappointed Vice Chair Glasgow until July 2023 (4-1)
• Approved meeting minutes from December 5, 2022, and January 16, 2023 (5-0)

Community Development Block Grant Program Committee

The committee will select a Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term starting February 22, 2023. The meeting also includes an overview of the Annual Action Plan and presentations on FY 2023-2024 CDBG and HOME funding applications.

• Selection of CDBG Program Committee officers
• Annual Action Plan overview
• FY 2023-2024 CDBG funding application presentations
• FY 2023-2024 HOME funding presentation

The committee appointed a new Chair for the 2023-2024 program year and deferred the selection of a Vice Chair. Various organizations and city departments presented funding proposals for the FY 2023-2024 CDBG and HOME programs, which will be deliberated at the next meeting.

• Appointed Committee Member Benson as Chair for 2023-2024 (3-0)
• Tabled selection of Vice Chair until March 16, 2023 (3-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will conduct a preliminary review for a laboratory building at 541 N. Lemon Street. The committee will also consider warehouse redevelopment at 759 N. Eckhoff Street and select new officers. A design review for St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church has been continued to April 19, 2023.

• Preliminary review of Chapman University Institute of Quantum Studies at 541 N. Lemon Street
• Warehouse redevelopment recommendation for IDI Logistics LLC at 759 N. Eckhoff Street
• Selection of Design Review Committee Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term
• Continuation of design review for St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church at 491 N. Hewes Street

The Design Review Committee approved a warehouse redevelopment recommendation for IDI Logistics LLC. The committee also elected new officers and continued a review for a church service building. A preliminary review for a Chapman University project was discussed, and feedback was provided to the applicant.

• Approved minutes from February 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Nominated Vice Chair McDermott as Chair effective February 16, 2023 (5-0)
• Nominated Committee Member Skorpanich as Vice Chair effective February 16, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved continuance of Design Review No. 4799-15 for St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church to April 19, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved recommendation of Design Review No. 5041-21 for IDI Logistics LLC warehouse redevelopment to the Planning Commission (5-0)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will review several infrastructure and park improvement contracts. This includes increasing funding for street rehabilitation in the Sycamore and Palmyra neighborhoods. The council will also consider bids for concrete replacement and new playground equipment.

• Increase CDBG funding by $97,980.66 for Sycamore and Palmyra Neighborhoods Street Rehabilitation
• Contract with Robertson Industries, Inc. for $190,547.50 for tot lot surfaces at El Modena and Serrano Parks
• Contract with USA Shade and Fabric Structures, Inc. for $183,641 for shade structures at Belmont and La Veta Parks
• Contract with S&H Civilworks for $1,038,950 for Annual Concrete Replacement Phase II
• Agreement amendment with Complete Paperless Solutions, LLC for $196,050 for Laserfiche maintenance

The City Council adopted the 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element and denied an appeal regarding a duplex construction project on S. Grand Street. Council also established two new subcommittees for park preservation and city cleanliness.

• Adopted 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element (7-0)
• Denied Appeal No. 0561-22 regarding duplex construction at 529 S. Grand Street (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 11-22 rezoning 1325 West Katella Avenue to urban mixed use
• Established Santiago Creek Grand Central Park Preservation and Protection subcommittee (7-0)
• Established Clean Orange subcommittee (7-0)
• Approved $1,038,950 contract with S&H Civilworks for annual concrete replacement
• Approved $196,050 agreement with Complete Paperless Solutions, LLC for Laserfiche support (7-0)
• Authorized appraisal of 2829 N. Glassell Street for potential Olive Park expansion (6-1)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will hold a special meeting in closed session. The council is scheduled to consider the appointment of a Community Development Director. Members will also confer with legal counsel regarding existing and anticipated litigation.

• Appointment of Community Development Director
• Existing litigation involving two cases
• Anticipated litigation involving three potential cases

The City Council convened for a special meeting held entirely in closed session. No public decisions or reports were recorded.

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing for General Plan Amendment No. 2022-0001. The council will consider adopting Resolution No. 11431 to approve the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update.

• Public hearing for General Plan Amendment No. 2022-0001
• Proposed adoption of Resolution No. 11431 (Housing Element Update)

The City Council continued the public hearing for General Plan Amendment No. 2022-0001 regarding the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update. The item was moved to the February 14, 2023, meeting due to required language missing from the agenda title.

• Continued General Plan Amendment No. 2022-0001 (Housing Element Update) to Feb 14, 2023 (5-0)

City Traffic Commission

The City Traffic Commission is reviewing several traffic and parking proposals. These include implementing a neighborhood parking permit program on Sycamore Avenue and removing a two-hour parking restriction on Waverly Street. The commission will also consider installing two-way stop controls at two intersections.

• Neighborhood Parking Permit Program on Sycamore Avenue from Rancho Santiago Boulevard to Richard Street
• Removal of two-hour parking restriction on Waverly Street near 942 E. Chapman Avenue
• Installation of a two-way stop control at Culver Avenue and Greengrove Street
• Installation of a two-way stop control at Everett Place and Maplewood Street

The Commission approved the installation of two-way stop controls at two intersections. It also approved a neighborhood parking permit program for Sycamore Avenue to be forwarded to the City Council for final approval. A request to remove parking restrictions on Waverly Street was continued to a date uncertain.

• Approved installation of two-way stop control at Culver Avenue and Greengrove Street (3-0)
• Approved installation of two-way stop control at Everett Place and Maplewood Street (4-0)
• Approved Neighborhood Parking Permit Program on Sycamore Avenue from Rancho Santiago Boulevard to Richard Street; forwarded to City Council (4-0)
• Tabled removal of two-hour parking restriction on Waverly Street in front of 942 E. Chapman Avenue (3-0)
• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission scheduled for February 6, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 23, 2023.

The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for February 6, 2023, was cancelled on February 2, 2023. No substantive decisions were made.

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will make a final determination regarding the Malloy Residence project located at 159 N. Shaffer Street. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the December 21, 2022, regular meeting.

• Final determination for Design Review No. 5067-22, Malloy Residence at 159 N. Shaffer Street
• Approval of minutes from the December 21, 2022, regular meeting

The Committee approved the minutes from the December 21, 2022 meeting. A design review for the Malloy Residence was continued to allow the applicant to revise plans following committee discussion and public opposition.

• Approved December 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Continued Design Review No. 5067-22 (Malloy Residence) to April 19, 2023

Investment and Audit Committee

The Investment and Audit Committee will review recent investment portfolio updates and rate summaries from December 2021 through December 2022. The meeting includes an audit presentation from Lance Soll & Lunghard, LLC. Additionally, the committee will receive updates on Q3 sales tax trends and California economic forecasts.

• Approval of October 26, 2022, meeting minutes
• Investment portfolio update and rate summary (Dec 2021 - Dec 2022)
• Audit presentation from Lance Soll & Lunghard, LLC
• Q3 sales tax update
• California forecast sales tax trends and economic drivers

The committee approved the minutes from the October 26, 2022 meeting. All other agenda items, including investment reports and the FY 2021/22 financial audit, were received and filed without further action.

• Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Received and filed Rate Summary December 2021 - December 2022
• Received and filed Investment Portfolio Update
• Received and filed Treasurer’s Investment Report
• Received and filed FY 2021/22 Financial Audit report from Lance Soll & Lunghard, LLC
• Received and filed Q3 Sales Tax Update
• Received and filed California Forecast Sales Tax Trends and Economic Drivers

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The commission will review preliminary conceptual designs for the new Riverview Park in West Orange. Members will also provide feedback on new park rules signage and discuss future capital improvement project planning. Additionally, the body will select officers for the 2023 calendar year.

• Review of two preliminary conceptual designs for the new "Riverview Park" in West Orange
• Feedback on design and layout for the Park Signage Installation Capital Improvement Project
• Approval of the annual Capital Improvement Project planning schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-24
• Selection of up to three Commissioners for the 2023 Concerts in the Park Band Selection Committee
• Selection of the Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2023

The Commission approved the annual Capital Improvement Project planning schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and beyond. Members also elected a new Chair and Vice Chair and designated a committee for concert band selection. The body recommended a specific park signage option and a revised meeting frequency for City Council consideration.

• Approved November 01, 2022 Special Meeting minutes (4-0)
• Recommended Option B for park signage with QR Code and zeros removed (4-1)
• Approved annual CIP planning schedule for FY 2023-24 and future years (5-0)
• Designated Commissioners Fields, Litwin, and Freeman to 2023 Concert in the Park Band Selection Committee (5-0)
• Nominated Eugene Fields as Chair (4-0)
• Nominated Adam Litwin as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Recommended to City Council that Commission meet no more than every other month (3-2)

Orange City Council

The council will meet in closed session regarding appointments for the City Manager and City Attorney. In the regular session, members will receive an update on health and welfare benefit options for elected officials. Staff will be directed to incorporate selected benefits into a future ordinance amendment.

• Closed session appointment of City Manager and City Attorney
• Update on 2023 medical, dental, and vision benefit rates for councilmembers
• Direction for staff regarding Orange Municipal Code ordinance amendments

The City Council voted on several benefit options for elected members. The council approved a health care plan and enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system, while denying a proposal for life insurance benefits.

• Approved health care plan for City Councilmembers (4-3)
• Denied $50,000 Life Insurance benefit for City Councilmembers (3-4)
• Approved enrollment of Councilmembers in CalPERS retirement system (6-1)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board will hear reports from the Friends of the Orange Public Library and the Library Foundation. The meeting includes a review of the Library Director's updates and the receipt of the December 2022 financial report.

• December 2022 Financial Report (Receive & File)
• Friends of the Orange Public Library Report
• Orange Public Library Foundation Report
• Library Director's updates

The Board of Trustees met to receive reports from the Friends of the Orange Public Library, the Library Foundation, and the Library Services Director. No substantive motions were decided or voted upon during the meeting.

Design Review Committee

The regular meeting of the Orange Design Review Committee scheduled for January 18, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 1, 2023.

The Regular Meeting of the Design Review Committee scheduled for January 18, 2023, was cancelled on January 12, 2023. No substantive decisions were made.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a proposal for a new two-story commercial building at 214 and 216 N. Tustin Street, featuring Jim's Original Restaurant with a drive-through. The commission will also vote on a resolution regarding an appeal for a duplex unit at 529 S. Grand Street.

• New two-story commercial building and drive-through at 214 and 216 N. Tustin Street
• Demolition of three one-story buildings at 214 and 216 N. Tustin Street
• Request for beer and wine sales at the new restaurant location
• Resolution regarding a duplex unit construction at 529 S. Grand Street

The Planning Commission approved the demolition of three buildings to construct a two-story drive-through restaurant and office. The commission also approved beer and wine sales for on-site consumption at the location and denied an appeal regarding a duplex unit on S. Grand Street.

• Approved construction of two-story drive-through restaurant and office at 214 and 216 N. Tustin Street (4-0)
• Approved beer and wine sales for on-site consumption at 214 N. Tustin Street (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. PC 34-22 to deny Appeal No. 0560-22 regarding a duplex at 529 S. Grand Street (4-1)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will consider several agreements, including sports field maintenance and fireworks displays. The agenda also includes closed session discussions regarding the appointment of a new City Attorney and other city officials. Additionally, the council will review various infrastructure bids for sewer and street lighting projects.

• $300,000 agreement with CSA Holdings, Inc. for sports field maintenance and renovation
• $125,000 agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for July 3rd fireworks
• $547,379.80 contract for Chapman Avenue and Batavia Street left-turn signal modification
• $767,286.32 appropriation of State of California Office of Emergency Services funding
• $40,000 increase for attorney services regarding affordable housing loans

The City Council approved a zone change and permits for a new 13,860 square foot express car wash. The council also approved the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for housing funds and established a Homeless Outreach Committee. Several infrastructure contracts and grant appropriations were approved via the consent calendar.

• Approved construction of express car wash at 1325 West Katella Avenue (6-1)
• Approved HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and $1.57M in HUD grant funds (7-0)
• Established Homeless Outreach Committee with Mayor Slater, Councilmembers Dumitru and Bilodeau (7-0)
• Selected Councilmember Arianna Barrios as Mayor pro tempore (7-0)
• Approved $938,311.55 contract for Sycamore and Palmyra street rehabilitation and ADA ramps (7-0)
• Approved $547,379.80 contract for Chapman Avenue and Batavia Street signal modification (7-0)
• Tabled Old Towne Street Lighting Project until May 2023 (7-0)
• Approved $300,000 agreement with CSA Holdings, Inc. for sports field maintenance (7-0)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission scheduled for January 5, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2023.

The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for January 05, 2023, was cancelled on December 21, 2022. No substantive decisions were made.

Design Review Committee

The regular meeting of the Orange Design Review Committee scheduled for January 4, 2023, was cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2023.

• Cancellation of the January 4, 2023, regular meeting

The Regular Meeting of the Design Review Committee scheduled for January 04, 2023, was cancelled on December 21, 2022. No substantive decisions were made.