Orange public meetings in 2024

Design Review Committee

The regular meeting of the Orange Design Review Committee scheduled for December 18, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 2, 2025.

• Meeting canceled; next regular meeting on January 2, 2025

The Design Review Committee meeting scheduled for December 18, 2024, was cancelled on December 12, 2024. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees scheduled for December 16, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2025, at the El Modena Library.

The December 16, 2024 regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees was cancelled on December 12, 2024. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 27, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the El Modena Library.

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 16, 2024 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2025.

The December 16, 2024 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled on December 12, 2024. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2025.

City Traffic Commission

The City Traffic Commission regular meeting scheduled for Dec 11, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next regular meeting is set for Feb 12, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

The December 11, 2024 regular meeting of the City Traffic Commission was cancelled on December 5, 2024. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2025.

Orange City Council

The City Council will administer oaths of office to several elected officials following the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election. The council will also select a Mayor pro tempore for a two-year term starting December 11, 2024.

• Oath of Office ceremony for Mayor-Elect Dan Slater and several Councilmembers and city officials
• Ordinance No. 30-24 regarding mandatory shopping cart retrieval plans
• Ordinance No. 31-24 establishing objective design standards for qualified housing projects
• Ordinance No. 32-24 concerning bicycle repairs and sales on public property
• Resolution No. 11583 declaring the November 5, 2024, election results

The Orange City Council adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including mandatory shopping cart retrieval plans, objective design standards for housing, and a ban on bicycle repairs/sales on public property. It also certified the November 5, 2024 election results, approved pay schedules, and reorganized leadership by selecting a new Mayor pro tem.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 30-24 (mandatory shopping cart retrieval plan)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 31-24 (objective design standards for housing) (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 32-24 (prohibition on bicycle repairs/sales on public property)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11583 (declaring election results)
• Adopted Resolution Nos. 11587 and 11588 (part-time employee pay and citywide pay schedule)
• Selected Council member Bilodeau as Mayor pro tem (4-3)
• Administered oaths to newly elected officials

Design Review Committee

The December 4, 2024 regular meeting of the City of Orange Design Review Committee has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 18, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled; no items to review or decide.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission holds a public hearing on a request by 191 Retail, LLC (dba Fellows Hall) for a Type 47 ABC license (on-sale general for onsite consumption) at 180 N. Grand Street. The item also includes a finding of CEQA exemption. The recommended action is to adopt Resolution PC 34-24 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 3231.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 3231 for a Type 47 ABC license at 180 N. Grand Street (Fellows Hall restaurant)
• CEQA categorical exemption finding under Section 15301
• Orange Police Department memorandum included as attachment
• Applicant business narrative letter provided

Orange City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to introduce an ordinance establishing Objective Design Standards for certain housing projects. The body is also considering several contracts for infrastructure, lighting, and vehicle purchases.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 31-24 regarding Objective Design Standards for qualifying housing projects
• Contract for area lighting replacement at Grijalva Park with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC for $693,000
• Purchase of 13 vehicles for Police, Public Works, and Fire Departments totaling $1,339,749
• Agreement with Municipal Water District of Orange County for $89,700 for hazard mitigation and infrastructure projects
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 29-24 amending the municipal code pertaining to graffiti

Design Review Committee

The Regular Meeting of the City of Orange Design Review Committee scheduled for November 20, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission scheduled for November 18, 2024 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2024.

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

This is a routine regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees. The board will vote to approve the minutes from October 21, 2024, and receive reports from the Friends of the Library, the Library Foundation, and the Library Director. The director’s report includes October 2024 statistics and a financial report through October.

• Approve minutes of October 21, 2024 regular meeting
• Receive Friends of the Orange Public Library report
• Receive Orange Public Library Foundation report
• Receive Library Services Director's report with October 2024 statistics
• Receive Financial Report through October 2024

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will hold a joint meeting with the Industrial Development Authority, including a closed session for anticipated litigation and labor negotiations. During the regular session, the council will consider a consent calendar with multiple contracts and appropriations, including a $1.94 million sewer replacement contract, an $800,000 traffic signal reimbursement agreement with Chapman University, and 14 historic property preservation agreements.

• $1.94M contract to Ramona, Inc. for annual sewer replacement/maintenance
• $800,000 reimbursement agreement with Chapman University for new traffic signal at Walnut Avenue and Orange Street
• $121,699 appropriation from Orange County Board of Supervisors (Chair Wagner and Supervisor Sarmiento)
• $50,546 agreement with Kimley-Horn for school crossing guard warrant study
• 14 Mills Act contracts for preservation of qualified historic properties

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will decide on two proposals in the Old Town Historic District: a modification to a historic single-family dwelling and detached garage at 633 E. Maple Avenue, and a rear addition and partial interior remodel at 247 N. Center Street. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting.

• Modification of historic single-family dwelling and garage at 633 E. Maple Avenue (Design Review No. 5138)
• Rear addition and partial interior remodel at 247 N. Center Street (Design Review No. 5143)
• Approval of minutes from the October 16, 2024 regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional-use permits for new alcohol sales at existing businesses and a minor update to the city’s Safety Element of the General Plan. Two proposals involve adding off-site and on-site alcohol sales at convenience stores and restaurants, while the third updates safety policies to comply with state law. No substantive decisions are proposed beyond recommendations to the City Council.

• Conditional Use Permit 3217 for off-sale alcohol at 1095 N. Glassell Street (Orange Wine Inc.)
• Conditional Use Permit 3223 for on-sale beer and wine at 146 S. Main Street, Suite T (La Casa De Marcos)
• General Plan Amendment 2024-0002 to update the Safety Element and minor text changes
• CEQA exemptions sought for all three proposals under State Guidelines Section 15301 or 15061(b)(3)
• Public hearings scheduled for each conditional-use permit and General Plan amendment

Santiago Creek Commission

The Santiago Creek Commission meeting will open with a pledge of allegiance and roll call, followed by a public comments period. Commissioners will approve minutes from the April 24, July 24, and September 26, 2024 meetings. The commission will then review the Segment One area map and discuss the vision for Segment One of the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan. The meeting will adjourn with notice of the next regular session on January 22, 2025.

• Approve minutes from April 24, July 24, and September 26, 2024 meetings
• Review Segment One area map of the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan
• Discuss and establish vision for Segment One of the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan
• Public comments on matters within the commission's jurisdiction
• Adjournment and scheduling of next regular meeting

Orange City Council

The council will adopt Resolution No. 11580 to permit parking on both sides of S. Crest Road between W. Palmyra and W. Culver Avenues. It will also renew the Granicus, LLC master subscription for one year at $125,782.08. Additional consent‑calendar actions include a $42,674 intergovernmental transfer to the California Department of Health Care Services, a $100,000 grant appropriation for the North Orange County Public Safety Collaborative, and $27,600 to resurface basketball courts at Grijalva Park.

• Approve permit parking on S. Crest Road between W. Palmyra and W. Culver Avenues (Resolution No. 11580)
• Renew Granicus, LLC master subscription for one year at $125,782.08
• Increase intergovernmental transfer $42,674 to California Department of Health Care Services
• Appropriate $100,000 grant for North Orange County Public Safety Collaborative (including $70,000 overtime safety and $30,000 HUB OC)
• Allocate $27,600 to resurface basketball courts at Grijalva Park

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to approve a Conditional Use Permit for beer and wine sales at a restaurant on Olive Street. The body will also consider adopting objective design standards for housing projects and reviewing a single-family home construction request in the Old Towne Historic District.

• Conditional Use Permit for beer and wine sales at 123 N. Olive Street
• Adopt Objective Design Standards for qualifying housing projects
• Review single-family home construction at 323 E. River Avenue
• Approve October 7, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Public hearing to consider CEQA exemptions for three projects

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from the August 19, 2024 meeting. The session includes receiving reports on library services and financial data through September 2024.

• Approval of August 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Interim Library Services Director’s Report and updates
• Library statistics for August and September 2024
• Financial report through September 2024

Design Review Committee

The Orange Design Review Committee will consider two consent‑calendar items. It will approve the minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting. It will also approve a request to install a new blade sign for a commercial office building at 135 S. Lemon Street in the Old Towne Historic District (Design Review No. 5144). The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Approve minutes of the Design Review Committee meeting held on October 2, 2024
• Approve request to install a new blade sign at 135 S. Lemon Street, Old Towne Historic District (Design Review No. 5144)

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The Orange Park Planning and Community Events Commission will consider a recommendation on which photos to use for a visual tribute honoring the history of the Cypress Street Barrio at Antepasado Park. Commissioners will also discuss the 2025 Sponsorship Program and select up to three members for a subcommittee to oversee it. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the September 17, 2024 minutes and a public comment period.

• Recommendation on photos for a visual tribute at Antepasado Park (Cypress Street Barrio history)
• Input on the 2025 Sponsorship Program and designation of up to three Commissioners for a Sponsorship subcommittee
• Approval of minutes from the September 17, 2024 regular meeting
• Public comments from community members (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Opening and roll call, followed by the Chair’s pledge of allegiance

City Traffic Commission

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

• Permit parking request for both sides of E. Fairway Drive (S. Cambridge St to S. Tustin St), E. Young Circle, and E. Greenview Drive
• Permit parking request for both sides of E. Trenton Avenue (N. Shaffer St to N. Cleveland St)
• Permit parking request for the south side of E. Meats Avenue (N. Cambridge St to N. Greengrove St)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will consider several routine consent items and approve a $375,000 grant agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (FY 2024‑2025). The Council will also consider amendments to existing contracts for environmental assessment, urban design, and EMS software, and will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 28-24 amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code.

• Approve $375,000 grant agreement (grant no. PT25199) for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program and appropriate fund allocations
• First amendment to agreement with MIG, Inc. for $34,595 environmental assessment services for New Park in West Orange
• First amendment to agreement with CityThinkers, Inc. for $43,000 urban design services for West Katella Avenue area
• Third amendment to agreement with World Advancement of Technology for EMS and Rescue, Inc. for $31,975 per year software license extension
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 28-24 amending Title 17 (application expiration, notice, appeal) with CEQA exemption

Planning Commission

The commission will consider two public‑hearing projects: a three‑story office building for M S International, Inc. at 2011 and 2015 N. Batavia Street and 845 W. Grove Avenue, and a two‑story, 12,190 sq ft addition to an auto dealership at 1400 N. Tustin Street. Both proposals include conditional use permits, site‑plan reviews, design reviews, and CEQA exemptions. The meeting also includes routine approval of prior meeting minutes on the consent calendar.

• Approve minutes from August 19 and September 16, 2024 (consent calendar)
• Public hearing and resolution PC 27‑24 for MSI office building (2011/2015 N. Batavia St & 845 W. Grove Ave)
• Public hearing and resolution 26‑24 for 12,190 sq ft dealership addition at 1400 N. Tustin St

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will meet to review a request for a new wireless colocation facility. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 18, 2024 meeting.

• Request for new AT&T wireless colocation facility on the rooftop of the Elks Lodge building at 211 E. Chapman Avenue (Design Review No. 5152-24)

Santiago Creek Commission

The Santiago Creek Commission will hold a special meeting on September 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. Commissioners will review and consider approving the draft Santiago Creek Strategic Plan framework. Public comment will be limited to agenda items and three minutes per speaker. The next regular commission meeting is set for October 23, 2024.

• Review and approve the draft Santiago Creek Strategic Plan framework

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes several service agreements and ordinances. Items include a $415,768 contract for crossing guard services, a $58,500 cost allocation study, a $40,980 SCADA system design for Well 28, and the adoption of multiple ordinances. The council will also adopt the FY 2025‑2030 Citywide Strategic Plan.

• Approve $58,500 agreement with Matrix Consulting Group for a citywide Cost Allocation Plan and User Fee Study
• Approve $40,980 (plus 10% contingency) agreement with SoCal SCADA Solutions for Well 28 PLC design and SCADA integration
• Adopt Resolution No. 11579 and approve $415,768 contract with All City Management Services for crossing guard services
• Adopt Ordinance No. 25-24 amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code on homeless shelter regulations
• Increase purchase order with Ferguson Water Works by $125,000 for piping, brass fittings, and fire hydrants

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will review requests for a new home and a remodel in historic districts. The body will also consider a request for new wall signage on E. Chapman Avenue.

• Request to construct a new single family residence and detached one-car garage at 323 E. River Avenue in the Old Towne Orange Historic District
• Request to remodel and add to a one-story single-family dwelling at 1791 N. Ridgewood Street in the Fairmeadow Eichler Historic District
• Request to install new wall signage at 845 E. Chapman Avenue

The Design Review Committee approved a consent calendar including minutes and a wall signage request, and approved a new single-family residence with a detached garage at 323 E. River Avenue, recommending approval to the Planning Commission with a fence height restriction. It also approved an addition and remodel at 1791 N. Ridgewood Street. All votes were unanimous with one member absent.

• Approved minutes of September 4, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved wall signage at 845 E. Chapman Avenue, Design Review No. 5149-24 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of new residence at 323 E. River Avenue, Design Review No. 5136-24, with front gate/fence not to exceed 42 inches (5-0)
• Approved addition/remodel at 1791 N. Ridgewood Street, Design Review No. 5142-24 (5-0)

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The Park Planning and Community Events Commission will discuss a list of potential park capital improvement projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The body will also provide input on draft policies regarding the naming of new parks and park assets.

• Capital Improvement Project Planning for Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Draft Policy for Naming of New City Parks
• Draft Policy for Park Asset Naming and Donations for Park Improvements
• Annual meeting schedule for the Commission

The Park Planning and Community Events Commission approved forwarding a list of FY 2025-26 park capital improvement projects to the City Council. It also recommended two draft policies for Council approval: one for naming new city parks, and another for park asset naming and donations, with added language allowing the city to end naming agreements under extraordinary circumstances. The commission decided by consensus not to change its current meeting schedule. All votes were unanimous except for the park asset naming policy, which passed 5-1 with Commissioner Kushon dissenting.

• Approved forwarding FY 2025-26 park capital improvement project list to Council (6-0)
• Recommended draft Policy for Naming of New City Parks to Council (6-0)
• Recommended draft Policy for Park Asset Naming and Donations with extraordinary-circumstances clause (5-1, Kushon no)
• Consensus to keep current meeting schedule unchanged

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to establish a new convenience store at 125 N. Tustin Street, Unit F. The body will decide on a Conditional Use Permit to allow off-site alcoholic beverage sales and a CEQA exemption.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 3226-24 for a convenience store with alcohol sales at 125 N. Tustin Street, Unit F
• Proposed State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Type 21 license
• Finding of CEQA Exemption per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301

The Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3226-24, allowing a new convenience store with full alcohol sales for off-site consumption at 125 N. Tustin Street, Unit F. The project was also found exempt from CEQA under Section 15301. The motion passed 6-0, with Commissioner Vejar absent.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3226-24 for convenience store with alcohol sales (6-0)
• Found project exempt from CEQA per Section 15301 (6-0)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The regular meeting scheduled for September 16, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2024.

Orange City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on updating homeless shelter regulations and a zoning amendment for Blue Ribbon Nursery. The body is also reviewing several service contracts and a one-time intergovernmental transfer.

• Ordinance No. 25-24 to update homeless shelter regulations and definitions
• Zoning Text Amendment and Development Agreement for expanded business activities at Blue Ribbon Nursery (5309 East Santiago Canyon Road)
• Agreement with CalOptima and CA Dept of Health Care Services for $694,640
• Agreement with Willdan Engineering for $100,000 for on-call building services
• Purchase of PFAS cartridge filters from PDDA Filtration System ($100,000), Pure Process Filtration ($100,000), and Towner Filtration ($50,000)

The City Council directed staff to reinstate the school crossing guard program using a private vendor, with 16 guards at elementary schools, and to study crossing guard warrants at 16 locations. The council also approved several consent items, including a $100,000 agreement with Willdan Engineering for on-call building services and a $694,640 intergovernmental transfer with the California Department of Health Care Services and CalOptima. A motion to continue the executive management compensation item was approved, and the resident vehicle incentive program was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved $100,000 agreement with Willdan Engineering for on-call building services (consent)
• Approved $694,640 intergovernmental transfer with CA Dept. of Health Care Services and CalOptima (7-0)
• Approved $80,000 amendment to Cullen & Associates consulting contract (6-1)
• Approved $250,000 purchase of PFAS cartridge filters from three vendors (consent)
• Approved temporary closure of Old Towne West parking lot for Elks Lodge event (consent)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-24 updating homeless shelter regulations (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinances 26-24 and 27-24 for Blue Ribbon Nursery expansion and development agreement (7-0)
• Directed staff to reinstate school crossing guard program with private vendor (7-0)

Planning Commission

The City of Orange Planning Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for September 5, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber was cancelled. The next meeting is set for September 16, 2024, at the same time and location.

The September 5, 2024 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled on August 29, 2024. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2024.

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will review two construction requests for recommendation to the Planning Commission. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from June and August 2024.

• Request for a new three-story office building for MS International, Inc. (MSI) at 2011 N. Batavia Street
• Request for a 12,190-square-foot two-story addition to Toyota of Orange at 1400 N. Tustin Street
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 19, 2024, and August 7, 2024

Orange City Council

The City Council will consider several funding appropriations and service contracts, including grants for alcohol policing and library donations. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation.

• Agreement with State of California for $75,000 Alcohol Policing Partnership Grant
• $80,000 agreement with DMC Document & Microfilm Conversion for scanning building and planning documents
• First Amendment to Cooperative Agreement with City of Villa Park for $157,110 for East Cerro Villa Drive Improvement Project
• Appropriation of $94,600 from the Opioid Settlement Fund for paramedic medical supplies
• Appropriation of $48,335 in donations from Santiago Library System and Friends of Orange Public Library

Design Review Committee

The City of Orange Design Review Committee meeting scheduled for August 21, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for September 4, 2024.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for September 4, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a Zone Text Amendment to Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code. The body will consider recommending that the City Council approve changes to application expiration, noticing requirements, and appeal timelines.

• Public hearing for Zone Text Amendment to Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code regarding application expiration, noticing, and appeal time
• Planning Commission Resolution No. 24-24
• Approval of August 5, 2024 meeting minutes

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting to approve the minutes from the July 15, 2024 session and receive updates from the Friends of the Library, the Library Foundation, and the Interim Library Director. No substantive decisions are scheduled.

City Traffic Commission

The Orange City Traffic Commission will hold its regular meeting to decide on two parking-related resolutions and select officers for two-year terms. The meeting is open to public comments and will follow standard procedures for approval of prior minutes.

• Establish 30-minute parking zone on Clark Street near 814 W. Chapman Avenue
• Approve permit parking on both sides of S. Crest Road between W. Palmyra and W. Culver Avenues
• Select Chair and Vice Chair for two-year terms
• Approve minutes of June 12, 2024 meeting

Orange City Council

The City Council will discuss proposed budget reductions and position changes for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The meeting also includes votes on storm drain improvements and zoning changes for public schools and parks.

• Proposed $1.3 million in additional budget reductions for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Contract award of $574,580 to Mike Prlich and Sons, Inc. for Glassell Street & La Veta Avenue Water Quality Storm Drain Improvement Project
• Ordinance No. 14-24 to re-zone public school sites to Public Institution Zoning
• Ordinance No. 15-24 to re-zone public park sites to recreation open space
• Land Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC at El Modena Park

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will review three residential requests, including a garage replacement and a home addition. The committee is also considering a request to replace a fire-destroyed residence with a new home and ADU.

• Request to demolish and construct a new detached garage at 454 S. Shaffer Street
• Request for a 484-square-foot addition to a residence at 527 E. Sycamore Avenue
• Request to construct a new residence, detached rear residence, and ADU at 221 S. Earlham Street

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission will hold two public hearings on August 5, 2024. One hearing concerns a zoning text amendment, development agreement, and conditional use permit for Blue Ribbon Nursery at 5309 East Santiago Canyon Road, including a dedication of former sand and gravel pit land as open space. The second hearing proposes updates to homeless shelter regulations in the city's municipal code.

• Zoning Text Amendment and Conditional Use Permit for Blue Ribbon Nursery at 5309 East Santiago Canyon Road
• Development Agreement No. 0010-24 for dedication of former sand and gravel pit as permanent open space
• Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code to update homeless shelter regulations
• CEQA exemption findings for both projects under State CEQA Guidelines

Santiago Creek Commission

The Santiago Creek Commission will meet to discuss the creation of a strategic plan for Santiago Creek, focusing on an initial framework that may incorporate previous planning documents. The commission may approve the proposed framework or provide direction to city staff.

• Discuss Santiago Creek Strategic Plan framework
• Approve or provide direction on strategic plan framework

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will meet on July 23, 2024, to vote on multiple contracts and grant appropriations totaling over $1.3 million. Items include a three-year cybersecurity monitoring agreement, weed abatement services, library system upgrades, and federal/state grant funding for public safety and environmental projects. The meeting also includes closed-session discussions on two pending lawsuits.

• $409,381 cybersecurity monitoring contract with Sidepath, Inc. (Arctic Wolf)
• $96,250 weed abatement services contract with The Jungle Nursery, Inc.
• $368,627 library system upgrade agreement with Sirsi Corporation
• $256,058 state cannabis tax grant for public safety programs
• $159,991 FEMA hazard mitigation grant for emergency preparedness

Design Review Committee

The City of Orange Design Review Committee’s regular meeting scheduled for July 17, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for August 7, 2024, at the same time and location.

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The Commission will consider the approval of minutes from the March 19, 2024, regular meeting.

• Approval of March 19, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Regular Meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission scheduled for July 15, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2024.

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve the June 17, 2024, meeting minutes. The session includes reports from the Library Director regarding June 2024 service statistics and financial data.

• Approval of June 17, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of June 2024 Library Services statistics
• Review of June 2024 Financial Report

Orange City Council

The regular session of the Orange City Council scheduled for July 9, 2024, is cancelled. This notice was certified by City Clerk Pamela Coleman.

Design Review Committee

The regular session of the Orange Design Review Committee scheduled for July 3, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2024.

Planning Commission

The July 1, 2024, regular meeting of the Orange Planning Commission has been cancelled. The document is a procedural notice of cancellation rather than a substantive agenda. The next scheduled meeting will take place on July 15, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 300 E. Chapman Avenue.

• Regular meeting cancelled with no substantive items listed
• Next regular meeting scheduled for July 15, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
• Cancellation notice posted at Orange Civic Center, City Clerk's Office, Police facility, Main Public Library, and city website

Orange City Council

The City Council will consider two tax-related measures for the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election. The council will also discuss providing direction on additional proposed budget reductions for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

• Resolution No. 11559: Local general transactions and use tax (Sales Tax) measure
• Resolution No. 11567: Transient occupancy tax rate increase measure
• Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget Reductions discussion

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will consider routine contracts, funding appropriations, and equipment purchases during this regular session. The council will take final action on Ordinance No. 12-24, which replaces the city's existing parking requirements with a new Chapter 10.30. The council will also vote on Resolution No. 11556 to adjust ground ambulance transportation rates. All items are scheduled for approval via the consent calendar unless removed for separate discussion.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 12-24, which deletes the current parking requirements chapter and establishes a new Chapter 10.30.
• Approval of a $2,287,087 contract with CEM Construction Corporation for annual sewer replacement and maintenance.
• Resolution No. 11556 to adjust ground ambulance transportation rates in the city's Master Schedule of Fees and Charges.
• Four-year agreement with Bio Aquatics Lake Management LLC for lake and stream maintenance at Eisenhower Park, capped at $164,285.
• One-year agreement with Intratek Computer, Inc. for helpdesk and desktop technical support services totaling $344,413.56.

Orange City Council

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss labor negotiations and legal matters. The agenda includes discussions regarding existing litigation and potential future litigation.

• Conference with labor negotiators regarding Top Management
• Litigation: Californians for Homeownership v. City of Orange (Case No. 30-2024-01382115)
• Litigation: The Orange JCP Project Owner, LLC v. City of Orange (Case No. 30-2024-01403309)
• Discussion of one potential case of anticipated litigation

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a request for an addition and roofline extension at a historic residence on E. Palmyra Avenue. The committee will also review a proposal for demolition and wall refacing at 1500 East Village Way.

• Addition and roofline extension at 230 E. Palmyra Avenue
• Demolition and wall refacing at 1500 East Village Way
• Approval of meeting minutes from March, April, and May 2024

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board will review library service updates and financial reports through May 2024. Additionally, the Board is scheduled to select a Chair and Vice Chair for one-year terms effective July 15, 2024.

• Approval of May 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of May 2024 library statistics and financial report
• Approval of proposed meeting dates for the 24-25 Fiscal Year
• Selection of Board Chair and Vice Chair effective July 15, 2024

Planning Commission

The regular session of the Orange Planning Commission scheduled for June 17, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2024.

City Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will consider a resolution to establish time-limited and overnight parking restrictions on both sides of W. Struck Avenue from N. Batavia Street to the cul-de-sac. The proposal also includes authorizing staff to modify time limits and relocate two accessible parking spaces.

• Resolution TC 01-2024: Proposed time-limited and overnight parking restrictions on W. Struck Avenue from N. Batavia Street to the cul-de-sac
• Relocation of two accessible parking spaces on W. Struck Avenue

Orange City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss the proposed General Fund budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The session includes discussions on potential budget reductions and various revenue enhancement options.

• Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Budget Balancing Proposal
• Proposed budget reduction(s) for budget adoption
• Request for Proposal for a Fee and Cost Allocation Study
• Exploration of long-term rental fees and life and safety fees for college students
• Exploration of annual impact fees for residential investment properties

Orange City Council

At this June 11 meeting, the Orange City Council will consider routine consent calendar items including contracts, equipment purchases, and infrastructure projects. A primary item is adopting an ordinance to rezone a 2.71-acre site at 901 E. Katella Avenue from Commercial Professional to Residential Multiple Family, which would allow new residential development in that area. Public hearings on rezoning public school properties and city parks were continued to July 23.

• Approve operating agreement with The HUB OC for supportive services at 517 W. Struck (up to $2,970,000)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 13-24 to rezone 901 E. Katella Avenue from Commercial Professional to Residential Multiple Family
• Approve plans for the Glassell Street & La Veta Avenue Water Quality Storm Drain Improvement Project
• Authorize $60,000 for police ballistic vests and helmets from U.S. Armor Corporation
• Allocate $368,156 in SB 1383 grant funds for professional services and equipment purchases

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will meet to consider a project involving demolition and wall refacing. The committee will also review previous meeting minutes for approval.

• The Village at Orange Demolition and Wall Refacing, 1500 East Village Way (Design Review No. 5131-23)
• Approval of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of April 3, May 1, and May 15, 2024 meeting minutes

Orange City Council

The City Council will review an appeal concerning the 'Village at Orange' development. The council is considering Resolution No. 11557, which would deny an appeal and affirm a previous determination that the application filed by Orange JCP Project Owner, LLC was incomplete.

• Appeal of Planning Commission denial regarding Village at Orange (Tentative Tract No. 0053-23)
• Resolution No. 11557 to affirm determination that application is incomplete

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a recommendation for the City Council to adopt an ordinance updating Title 17. The proposed changes involve director interpretations, city exemptions, tie votes, and amendments to appeal and time extension provisions.

• Recommendation of Resolution No. 19-24 to update Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code
• Approval of May 20, 2024, meeting minutes

Orange City Council

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including software upgrades, landscape maintenance, and security services. The meeting also includes second readings for three ordinances regarding campaign contribution limits and candidate filing fees.

• $130,838.84 agreement with TriTech Software Systems for police department software upgrades
• Extension of Nieves Landscape, Inc. contract not to exceed $420,600
• $30,776.82 amendment for Lyons Security Services, Inc. park security services
• $436,000 appropriation for Glassell Street & La Veta Avenue water quality project
• Ordinance No. 08-24 to increase campaign contribution limits

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will review library service statistics and financial reports through April 2024. The board is also scheduled to consider adopting proposed revisions to the Children and Teens in the Library Policy.

• Adoption of proposed revisions to the Children and Teens in the Library Policy
• Review of library service statistics for March and April 2024
• Review of the financial report through April 2024
• Approval of minutes from the April 2, 2024 meeting

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider a first amendment to a development agreement for a hotel project at 3000 West Chapman Avenue. They will also review the five-year Capital Improvement Program and an appeal regarding the Village District at Orange project.

• First Amendment to Development Agreement with Chapman Orange Holdings, LLC for a hotel at 3000 West Chapman Avenue
• Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 through 2028-2029
• Appeal of the 'Village District at Orange' project application located at 2200 N. Tustin Street

Design Review Committee

The committee will consider a request to demolish an existing 408 square-foot garage and construct a new 434 square-foot two-car detached garage. This item is a continuation from the May 1, 2024, regular meeting.

• Demolition of a 408 square-foot garage and construction of a 434 square-foot garage at 454 S. Shaffer Street

Orange City Council

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including service agreements and construction contracts. The meeting also includes a report on military equipment for the Orange Police Department.

• $783,602 contract for Old Fire Station Headquarters Demolition
• $140,000 agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. for evidence collection
• $153,000 purchase of Winchester law enforcement ammunition from Dooley Enterprises, Inc.
• $62,019 contract for Well 9 Electrical Improvements
• Annual Military Equipment Report and revised police policy review

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider updates to the city's accessory dwelling unit provisions. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to establish a mechanism for the transfer of development rights.

• Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Update (Resolution No. PC 14-24)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 17.44 of the Orange Municipal Code regarding transfer of development rights (Resolution No. 11-24)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a request to replace an existing garage with a new structure. The committee is asked to recommend approval of this project to the Planning Commission.

• Demolition of a 408 square-foot two-car detached garage at 454 S. Shaffer Street
• Construction of a new 434 square-foot two-car detached garage at 454 S. Shaffer Street

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the city's strategic plan update. The council will review a presentation from Kelly Associates Management Group, LLC regarding the refinement of draft goals and objectives for the next five years. Members will also review draft mission and vision statements.

• Presentation from Kelly Associates Management Group, LLC on refining draft goals and objectives
• Review of draft mission and vision statements
• Discussion of next steps in the Strategic Plan Update process

Santiago Creek Commission

The Santiago Creek Commission will meet to select a Chair and Vice Chair for terms ending January 22, 2025. The body will also review Ordinance No. 13-23 and discuss potential projects along Santiago Creek.

• Selection of Santiago Creek Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of Ordinance No. 13-23 establishing the commission
• Presentation on the Santiago Creek Vision Plan
• Discussion of potential projects along Santiago Creek

Orange City Council

The City Council will review several contracts, including a major renovation for the Police Storage Facility. The meeting also includes updates on sustainability and discussions regarding local sign code amendments.

• $1,794,529 contract with Monet Construction, Inc. for Police Storage Facility renovation
• $219,938.31 agreement with Bibliotheca, LLC for library hardware and software support
• $70,000 agreement with MODassic Group, LLC for economic development services
• Ordinance No. 05-24 amending the Municipal Code regarding Density Bonus Law
• Discussion on digital sign code amendments and car wash signage

Design Review Committee

This document is a cancellation notice for a scheduled Design Review Committee session. No substantive items will be reviewed or decided at this time. The committee’s next regular meeting is set for May 1, 2024.

• Meeting officially cancelled
• No substantive agenda items to review

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct its second budget study session for the proposed 2024-25 fiscal year budget. The council is scheduled to receive and file a report and provide direction to staff. The session also includes the FY 25 Draft Five-Year Improvement Plan.

• Second Budget Study Session for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget
• FY 25 Draft Five-Year Improvement Plan

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding alcohol sales at Buffalo Wild Wings and two convenience stores on Glassell Street. Hearings for ordinances regarding development rights and Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations were continued to May 6, 2024.

• Alcohol sales request for Buffalo Wild Wings at 20 City Boulevard West, Suite 901A
• Alcohol sales request for convenience store at 1190 N. Glassell Street, Suite A
• Request to add distilled spirits to 1095 N. Glassell Street convenience store
• Ordinance amendment regarding transfer of development rights
• Ordinance amendment regarding Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The regular meeting scheduled for April 15, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2024.

• Cancellation of the April 15, 2024, regular session

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will vote on a consent calendar of routine administrative and financial items that affect city operations and infrastructure. Key approvals include a $4 million annual pavement maintenance contract for local roads, new utility billing and Microsoft software agreements, and funding for mold remediation at Grijalva Park. The council will also advance Ordinance No. 06-24 to update outdated municipal code language.

• $4,042,500 contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for annual pavement maintenance across city locations
• $175,000/year agreement with Paymentus Corporation for online utility billing services
• $55,000 appropriation to treat mold growth at the Sports Center at Grijalva Park
• Ordinance No. 06-24 second reading to update and align city municipal code language
• $1,328,378 three-year agreement with Insight Enterprises for Microsoft software licenses

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a proposal for a new addition to an existing historic residence located at 814 E. Ferndale Avenue. This item is a continuation of discussion from the March 20, 2024 meeting.

• Proposed addition at 814 E. Ferndale Avenue (Design Review No. 5111-23)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board will approve minutes from the March 5, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes reports from the Friends of the Orange Public Library and the Library Foundation. Additionally, the Library Director will present library service updates and a financial report through February 2024.

• Approval of March 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Library services update (February 2024)
• Financial report through February 2024
• Friends of the Orange Public Library report
• Orange Public Library Foundation report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a time extension for the Shell Service Station remodel and new drive-through car wash. The body will also receive the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report and hold public hearings regarding land use rezoning for schools and parks.

• Time extension for Shell Service Station Remodel and New Drive-Through Automatic Car Wash at 2640-2658 N. Santiago Boulevard
• Receipt of the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report
• Rezoning of public school properties to Public Institution (Zone Change No. 1313-24)
• Rezoning of public parks to Recreation - Open Space (Zone Change No. 1314-24)

Orange City Council

The City Council will consider a $411,980 agreement for Flock Safety cameras and the acceptance of $3,000,000 in state grant funds for the Hub Resource Center. The agenda also includes a microtransit service agreement and updates to the city's tree removal ordinance.

• $411,980 agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for Flock Safety cameras
• $3,000,000 state grant for the Hub Resource Center
• $100,000 agreement with Anaheim Transportation Network for microtransit services
• $200,000 contract with Willdan Engineering for building services
• Ordinance 04-24 regarding tree removal processes

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct the first budget study session for the proposed 2024-25 fiscal year. The council will receive and file a report and provide direction to staff regarding the upcoming budget.

• First Budget Study Session for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget

Design Review Committee

The committee will review draft Objective Design Standards and consider a continued item regarding an addition to a historic residence. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Review of draft Objective Design Standards
• Proposed addition at 814 E. Ferndale Avenue (Design Review No. 5111-23)

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The Commission will receive presentations regarding the design of two park projects. The session aims to collect community input and feedback on the Skatepark at Grijalva Park and a new park in West Orange.

• Presentation of design for the Skatepark at Grijalva Park Project
• Presentation of design for the New Park in West Orange

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The regular session scheduled for March 18, 2024, has been cancelled. An adjourned regular meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.

• Cancellation of the March 18, 2024, regular session

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the redevelopment of a vacant AT&T facility at 901 E. Katella Avenue. The proposal includes building 49 two-and three-story single-family small lot homes on a 2.71-acre site. The commission will consider related requests for General Plan and zoning changes.

• Redevelopment of 900 E. Katella Avenue into 49 single-family homes
• General Plan Amendment from General Commercial to Medium Density Residential
• Zone Change from Commercial Professional to Residential Multiple Family
• Adoption of Mitigated Negative Declaration and monitoring program

Community Development Block Grant Program Committee

The CDBG Program Committee will review minutes from a February special meeting. The committee is also tasked with determining draft funding recommendations for the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan to present to the City Council.

• Approval of minutes from the February 15, 2024, special meeting
• Determination of FY 2024-2025 draft funding recommendations for the Annual Action Plan

Orange City Council

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including technology agreements and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes a closed session regarding existing and anticipated litigation.

• Three-year Microsoft software licensing agreement with Insight Enterprises, Inc. for $1,347,911
• Agreement with NaviRetail, Inc. for retail development services for $50,000
• Grant funding of $12,758 from California Library Association and California State Library
• Contract with R. J. Noble Company for Grand Street Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Project for $325,360
• Contract with Diversified Thermal Services, LLC for HVAC maintenance for $608,144

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will hold a special meeting focused on updating the city’s strategic plan. Consultants from Kelly Associates Management Group LLC will present internal assessments, while staff will share results from a public survey on budget needs and revenue measures. The council plans to select five to six long-term goals and outline how they will be implemented.

• Strategic plan update and SWOT analysis review with Kelly Associates Management Group LLC
• Review of citywide survey results on revenue measures and budget priorities by Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz, & Associates
• Selection of five to six citywide goals/priorities
• Discussion of the implementation plan process for translating goals into objectives

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider two new construction proposals. These include a one-story commercial animal hospital on E. Chapman Avenue and a cemetery administration building on E. Santiago Canyon Road. The committee will also review the minutes from the February 21, 2024 meeting.

• Proposal for a new one-story animal hospital at 3208 E. Chapman Avenue
• Proposal for a new cemetery administration building at 7845 E. Santiago Canyon Road
• Approval of February 21, 2024, meeting minutes

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board will review reports from the Friends of the Orange Public Library and the Orange Public Library Foundation. The meeting also includes receiving updates on library services from the Library Director. Additionally, the Board will consider approving the minutes from the February 26, 2024, meeting.

• Approval of February 26, 2024, meeting minutes
• Friends of the Orange Public Library report
• Orange Public Library Foundation report
• Library Director's updates on library services

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will select new officers and consider a request to build an industrial warehouse on a 6.04-acre site. The commission will also review a proposed ordinance amendment regarding Density Bonus Law.

• Selection of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term
• Public hearing for a new industrial warehouse building at 500 W. Collins Avenue
• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 17.15 of the Orange Municipal Code regarding Density Bonus Law

Orange City Council

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including utility agreements and construction contracts. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation.

• Agreement with Chapman University for $540,000 for local cable programming
• Agreement with Kosmont & Associates, Inc. for $50,000 for economic development advisory services
• Contract with CEM Construction Corporation for $2,802,547 for annual pipeline renewal
• Agreement with Tyler Technologies Inc. for $2,021,392 for enterprise resource planning system upgrade
• Litigation threat from Californians for Homeownership regarding the City's housing element

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will review updates on library services and the January 2024 financial report. The meeting also includes reports from the Friends of the Orange Public Library and the Orange Public Library Foundation. Additionally, the board will consider approving minutes from the January 22, 2024, regular meeting.

• Approval of January 22, 2024, meeting minutes
• Library services updates and January 2024 statistics
• January 2024 financial report
• Friends of the Orange Public Library report
• Orange Public Library Foundation report

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Orange Planning Commission scheduled for February 22, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 4, 2024.

Design Review Committee

The committee will select a Chair and Vice Chair for one-year terms effective February 22, 2024. Members will also consider a proposal to construct 49 small lot homes located at 901 E. Katella Avenue.

• Selection of Design Review Committee Officers (Chair and Vice Chair)
• Proposal for 49 small lot homes at 901 E. Katella Avenue

Community Development Block Grant Program Committee

The committee will select a Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term starting February 16, 2024. Members will also receive a presentation regarding Fiscal Year 2024-2025 CDBG funding applications.

• Selection of Committee Officers (Chair and Vice Chair)
• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 CDBG Funding Applications

City Traffic Commission

The City Traffic Commission is reviewing requests for curb modifications in Orange. These items include adding five feet of red curb on Cypress Street and installing blue curb at 260 S. Earlham Street.

• Request to add five feet of red curb near 355 W. Palmyra Avenue
• Request for approximately 22 feet of blue curb at 260 S. Earlham Street
• Approval of December 13, 2023 meeting minutes

Orange City Council

The City Council will consider agreements to explore non-residential uses for the Brandman and Creekside Village sites. The agenda also includes a property exchange at 515 Fletcher Avenue.

• Agreement with Milan REI X, LLC to evaluate non-residential uses for two local sites
• Property exchange of 515 Fletcher Avenue with Rexford Industrial Realty, L.P.
• Purchase of four 2024 Ford Explorers for $157,166
• Seventh Amendment to Granicus LLC agreement for $117,555.79
• Rejection of all bids for the Corporation Yard Renovation Project, Phase I

Community Development Block Grant Program Committee

The regular meeting scheduled for February 8, 2024, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will review design changes for a project at 367 N. Cambridge Street and an addition to a historic residence at 814 E. Ferndale Avenue. A larger proposal for 49 small lot homes at 901 E. Katella Avenue was continued to the February 21, 2024 meeting.

• Window and door design changes at 367 N. Cambridge Street
• Addition request for a historic residence at 814 E. Ferndale Avenue
• Continuation of 49 small lot homes proposal at 901 E. Katella Avenue

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several items on the consent calendar. These include a time extension for The Orion senior apartment complex, a density bonus agreement for that same project, and a new self-storage facility at 630 N. Batavia Street.

• One-year time extension for The Orion Senior Citizen Apartment Complex at 1800 E. La Veta Avenue
• New self-storage facility (Batavia Self Storage) at 630 N. Batavia Street
• Density Bonus Housing Agreement for a 166-unit affordable senior citizen apartment complex at 1800 E. La Veta Avenue

Investment and Audit Committee

The Investment and Audit Committee will review various financial reports and economic updates. Items include investment portfolio updates and sales tax trend forecasts.

• Approval of October 25, 2023, meeting minutes
• December 2022 - December 2023 Rate Summary
• Treasurer’s Investment Report for October - December 2023
• Chandler Investment and Portfolio Reports (October - December 2023)
• Q3 Sales Tax Update and California Forecast Sales Tax Trends

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will review a consent calendar containing multiple service contracts, lease agreements, and funding approvals. Key items include design work for El Modena Park ball field netting, ADA-compliant wheelchair ramp replacements across the city, and facility maintenance upgrades. The council will also approve temporary street closures for upcoming community events and accept a library donation. These decisions affect local park improvements, accessibility infrastructure, and public space usage.

• Agreement with Verde Design, Inc. for El Modena Park ball field netting design up to $128,216
• Contract with Gentry General Engineering, Inc. for ADA wheelchair ramp replacements totaling $86,570
• Third amendment to Tetra Tech, Inc. contract for Well 28 Equipping and Public Pocket Park Construction adding $83,500
• Ten-year lease agreement with Orange Children and Parents Together
• Resolution approving temporary street closures and parking suspensions for special events through Fiscal Year 2024-2025

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board will review library service updates and financial reports through December 2023. The agenda also includes reports from the Friends of the Orange Public Library and the Orange Public Library Foundation.

• Approval of November 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Library service updates including November 2023, December 2023, and 2023 Year in Review statistics
• Financial report through December 2023

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee is considering modifications to an office building at 171 S. Anita Drive for medical use. The committee will also review plans for a new industrial warehouse building at 500 W. Collins Avenue.

• Design review for medical office modifications at 171 S. Anita Drive
• Design review for a new industrial warehouse at 500 W. Collins Avenue
• Approval of December 6, 2023 meeting minutes

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The Commission will select members for the Concerts in the Park and Movies in the Park subcommittees. Members will also evaluate a 'Spooky Street' section for the Autumn Festival and provide input on a draft policy regarding park naming and fundraising.

• Selection of the 2024 Concerts in the Park Band Selection Subcommittee
• Selection of the Movies in the Park Subcommittee for Fiscal Year 2024-25
• Evaluation of a 'Spooky Street' section for the Treats in the Streets Autumn Festival
• Input on draft Policy for Naming of Parks and for Fundraising Efforts for Park Facilities/Amenities
• Selection of Commission Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two development requests that would change how existing properties are used: a new multi-purpose service building for St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church at 491 N. Hewes Street, and an escape room commercial recreation facility at 20 City Blvd. West, Unit 100. The commission will also review routine administrative items via the consent calendar.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 3215-23 for a new service building at St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church (491 N. Hewes Street)
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 3212-23 to allow an escape room at 20 City Blvd. West, Unit 100
• Consent calendar approval of the December 4, 2023 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Appeal procedure notice requiring a $1,000 deposit for any final commission determinations

Orange City Council

The City Council will meet for a joint session with the Successor Agency to the Orange Redevelopment Agency. The agenda includes a closed session regarding a litigation threat related to a housing development project and several consent calendar items involving infrastructure, public safety, and park repairs.

• Litigation threat regarding a housing development project
• $111,756 agreement with Municipal Water District of Orange County for Lead Service Line Inventory Program
• $34,610 amendment for Hart Park Pickleball and Fitness Circuit Project
• $80,000 amendment to Everett Dorey LLP for litigation defense
• $928,426 emergency medical transportation program agreement with California Department of Health Care Services

Planning Commission

This notice announces the cancellation of the City of Orange Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for January 4, 2024. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 15, 2024.

• Cancellation of the January 4, 2024, Planning Commission meeting

Design Review Committee

The regular meeting of the Design Review Committee scheduled for January 3, 2024, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 17, 2024.