Orange public meetings in 2025

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will meet to consider approving design reviews for a historic warehouse conversion to a church, a home remodel in the Old Towne Historic District, and a new detached garage. The committee will also hear a request to demolish a garage and construct an addition at 405 E. Toluca Avenue.

• Approve design review for historic warehouse conversion to church at 527 W. Almond Avenue and 180 S. Cypress Street
• Approve design review for home remodel and relocation at 629 E. Washington Avenue
• Approve design review for new detached garage at 133 S. Clark Street
• Approve design review for vehicular access gate at 742 E. Main Street
• Request to demolish garage and construct addition at 405 E. Toluca Avenue (continued from October)

The Design Review Committee approved a request to convert a historic warehouse into a church at 527 W. Almond Avenue and 180 S. Cypress Street, with conditions including removal of invasive plants, revised lighting, and paint colors. The committee also approved a remodel and addition at 629 E. Washington Avenue, approved a vehicular access gate at 742 E. Main Street, and denied a new detached garage at 133 S. Clark Street. A request to demolish and add to a home at 405 E. Toluca Avenue was continued to a date uncertain.

• Approved Design Review No. 5159 for church conversion at 527 W. Almond Ave and 180 S. Cypress St, with conditions (6-0)
• Approved Design Review No. 5153 for remodel and addition at 629 E. Washington Ave (6-0)
• Approved Design Review No. 25-0031 and Minor Site Plan No. 25-0015 for vehicular access gate at 742 E. Main St (6-0)
• Denied Design Review No. 25-0024 for new detached garage at 133 S. Clark St (6-0)
• Continued Design Review No. 5156 for demolition and addition at 405 E. Toluca Ave to a date uncertain (6-0)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for January 26, 2026, at the El Modena Branch Library.

• Meeting cancelled for December 15, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for January 26, 2026
• Location change to El Modena Branch Library

The December 15, 2025 regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees was cancelled. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at the El Modena Branch Library.

Planning Commission

The December 15, 2025, regular session of the Orange Planning Commission scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the City Council Chamber has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for January 5, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for January 5, 2026
• Notice posted at Orange Civic Center kiosk and City Clerk's Office
• Notice posted at Orange Main Public Library
• Notice posted at Orange Police facility

The December 15, 2025 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled on December 11, 2025. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

City Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will vote on consent items including approval of October minutes and reducing red curb length on Canal Street. New business includes installing red curb on Wanda Road, considering speed cushions on Maple Avenue (with a recommendation to City Council), and discussing traffic safety enhancements for Orange Plaza.

• Reduce red curb from 350 to 100 feet on east side of Canal Street for OCTA bus stop (consent)
• Install 40 feet of red curb on west side of Wanda Road at Quincy Avenue
• Consider speed cushions on Maple Avenue between Main and Batavia Streets
• Discuss potential traffic modifications and safety enhancements for Orange Plaza

The Traffic Commission approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting and adopted the consent calendar unanimously. It reduced the east Canal Street red curb to 100 feet, ratified its installation, and approved a new 40‑foot red curb on the west side of Wanda Road. The commission also recommended that the City Council approve a six‑month speed‑cushion pilot on Maple Avenue and direct staff to evaluate additional traffic‑calming measures beyond the Orange Plaza.

• Approved Oct 8, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Reduced east Canal Street red curb to 100 ft and ratified installation (7‑0)
• Approved 40 ft of red curb on west Wanda Road north and south of Quincy Ave (7‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve 6‑month speed‑cushion pilot on Maple Ave (7‑0)
• Recommended City Council direct staff to evaluate traffic‑calming measures beyond Orange Plaza (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar items (7‑0)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with firefighter and police employee organizations and anticipate potential litigation. In regular session, the council will consider a consent calendar that includes a $500,000 agreement with Interior Office Solutions for Police Department technology-driven workspaces, a $55,000 agreement for firefighter cancer screenings, a $312,145 Laserfiche maintenance contract, and awards for water reservoir improvements. Also on the consent calendar are appropriations of donated funds for the library and an amendment to the OC Reclamation development agreement.

• $500,000 agreement with Interior Office Solutions for Police Department workspaces and furnishings
• $55,000 agreement with Life Scan Wellness Centers for firefighter cancer and heart screenings
• $312,145 three-year agreement with Complete Paperless Solutions for Laserfiche maintenance
• $60,972 contract with Doane and Hartwig for mixers at Reservoirs 2 and 10A
• $201,492 contract with Farwest Corrosion Control for Reservoir 5 cathodic protection system

The Orange City Council adopted Ordinance No. 19-25, amending the municipal code to prohibit transfers of contributions from candidate‑controlled committees to city candidate committees and clarifying campaign contribution limits. The motion passed with three Ayes, two Noes and one member absent. The council also approved several contracts and appropriations, including a $55,000 health‑screening agreement for fire personnel and a $500,000 technology agreement for the police department.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 19-25 (3 Ayes, 2 Noes, 1 absent)
• Approved $55,000 Life Scan ultrasound screening agreement for Fire Dept.
• Approved $500,000 Interior Office Solutions agreement for Police Dept. and $300,000 appropriation from Traffic Safety fund
• Approved $312,145.40 three‑year Laserfiche support contract with Complete Paperless Solutions
• Appropriated $45,000 donation from Friends of Orange Public Library
• Awarded $60,972 contract to Doane and Hartwig Water Systems for reservoir mixers
• Awarded $201,491.88 contract to Farwest Corrosion Control for Reservoir 5 cathodic protection
• Adopted Resolution No. 11645 to submit transportation projects for Measure M2 funding

Design Review Committee

The Regular Meeting of the City of Orange Design Review Committee scheduled for December 3, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2025.

The Design Review Committee meeting scheduled for December 3, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. The next regular meeting is set for December 17, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits at a new restaurant with an outdoor patio at 763 S. Main Street, Suite 200A. The item is recommended for approval with a finding of CEQA exemption.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 25-0045 for Type 47 alcohol license at 763 S. Main Street, Suite 200A
• Proposed restaurant with outdoor patio would sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits for on-site consumption
• CEQA exemption under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) recommended
• Consent calendar includes approval of November 3, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Consent Calendar for routine items. Finally, it adopted Resolution No. 13-25, granting a Conditional Use Permit for on‑site beer, wine, and distilled‑spirit sales at 763 S. Main Street, Suite 200A, and found the request CEQA‑exempt.

• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 13-25, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 25-0045 for on‑site alcohol sales (unanimous)
• Found the alcohol‑sale request categorically CEQA‑exempt (unanimous)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., with a possible closed session beginning at 5:00 p.m.

• Regular meeting on Nov 25, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. cancelled; next meeting on Dec 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Design Review Committee

The Orange Design Review Committee will hold a regular session to consider approving minutes from previous meetings and reviewing two design projects: a new garage in the Old Towne Historic District and a new industrial warehouse on Glassell Street.

• Approval of August and September 2025 meeting minutes
• Design review for a detached garage at 150 S. Parker Street
• Design review for a new industrial warehouse at 2411 N. Glassell Street

The committee approved the Consent Calendar and the minutes from the August 20 and September 3, 2025 meetings. It approved a detached garage at 150 S. Parker Street in the Old Towne Historic District, requiring wood entry doors. It recommended approval of the demolition and new industrial warehouse at 2411 N. Glassell Street, adding two landscaping and paint‑color conditions.

• Approved Consent Calendar (motion carried by Farfan, McDermott, Lopez, Gladson)
• Approved minutes from August 20 and September 3, 2025 meetings (as presented)
• Approved Design Review No. 25-0017 for garage at 150 S. Parker St with condition to use wood entry doors
• Recommended Design Review No. 5154 for warehouse at 2411 N. Glassell St with conditions for north‑elevation site section and alternate paint palette

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will consider adopting a Rules of Conduct Policy and a Donations, Grants and Sponsorships Policy. A presentation from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is also scheduled. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes and staff reports.

• Adoption of proposed Rules of Conduct Policy
• Adoption of proposed Donations, Grants and Sponsorships Policy
• Presentation by Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2025 meeting
• Library Services Director's report with September 2025 statistics

The trustees approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes. They adopted the proposed Rules of Conduct Policy and the Donations, Grants and Sponsorships Policy with two wording amendments. The board also cancelled the December 15, 2025 regular meeting.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous, 5-0)
• Adopted Rules of Conduct Policy (unanimous, 5-0)
• Adopted Donations, Grants and Sponsorships Policy with amendments (unanimous, 5-0)
• Cancelled December 15, 2025 regular meeting

Planning Commission

The City of Orange Planning Commission has cancelled its regular session scheduled for November 17, 2025. The next meeting is set for December 1, 2025.

The City of Orange Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered, and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled. The next regular meeting is set for December 1, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will meet to approve routine contracts, including a $1.3 million pipeline renewal project and a $541,895 GIS software agreement, as well as grant funding for the Santiago Creek Bike Trail Extension. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding labor negotiations and anticipated litigation.

• Award of contract to All Cities Engineering, Inc. for Annual Pipeline Renewal Project ($1,309,083)
• Acceptance of $853,000 in grant funds for Santiago Creek Bike Trail Extension Project
• Agreement with Environmental System Research Institute, Inc. for GIS software ($541,895)
• Accept donation of 50 Automated External Defibrillators for the Police Department
• Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 18-25 updating Design Review Committee duties

The council accepted an $853,000 grant from the Orange County Transportation Authority and appropriated $116,000 of match funds for the Santiago Creek Bike Trail Extension Project. It also approved a $541,895 GIS software agreement, a $66,317 historic preservation agreement, and a $1,309,083 pipeline renewal contract. Additional actions included continuing a copier lease item to the December 2026 meeting and adopting Ordinance No. 18‑25 with a future review condition.

• Approved Environmental System Research Institute GIS agreement for $541,895
• Continued C 3 Office Solutions copier lease item to Dec 9 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved Chattel, Inc. historic preservation agreement for $66,317 (motion carried)
• Approved on‑call engineering services agreements (up to $250,000 each)
• Accepted $853,000 grant and appropriated $116,000 match for Santiago Creek Bike Trail Extension (motion carried)
• Approved All Cities Engineering contract for Annual Pipeline Renewal Project for $1,309,083
• Approved purchase of hardware/software maintenance from Sidepath, Inc. for $272,355.33
• Adopted Ordinance No. 18‑25 with condition for June 9 2026 review (motion carried)

Design Review Committee

The regular meeting of the City of Orange Design Review Committee scheduled for November 5, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2025.

The Design Review Committee's regular meeting scheduled for November 5, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered, and no decisions were made. The next regular meeting is set for November 19, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will adopt the minutes from its September 15 and October 6 meetings. It will then conduct a public hearing and adopt Resolution No. 12‑25, approving a 1,351‑square‑foot first‑ and second‑story addition, a garage replacement, and a 270‑square‑foot below‑grade storage unit at 443 N. Clinton Street. The project will be found exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

• Approve minutes of the September 15 and October 6 Planning Commission meetings (Consent Calendar).
• Public hearing on a request for first‑ and second‑story additions totaling 1,351 sq ft at 443 N. Clinton St.
• Adopt Resolution No. 12‑25 approving a 545 sq ft first‑floor addition, an 806 sq ft second‑story addition, a 701 sq ft garage with an 11‑ft door, and a 270 sq ft below‑grade storage area.
• Find the Clinton Street project exempt from CEQA per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303.

The commission approved the minutes from the September 15 and October 6 meetings. It also approved the Consent Calendar by a unanimous vote. The commission adopted Resolution No. 12-25, approving a 1,351‑sq‑ft addition, garage replacement and below‑grade storage at 443 N Clinton Street and finding the project exempt from CEQA. The motion passed with a 5‑1 vote.

• Approved September 15 and October 6 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 12-25 approving addition and CEQA exemption (5-1)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will meet to discuss labor negotiations and potential litigation in closed session, followed by routine consent calendar items and a public hearing on the Design Review Committee's duties. The body will also consider adopting a resolution for downtown permit parking and a program for utility box art.

• Agreement with Mark Thomas and Company for transportation planning ($384,781)
• Public hearing on amending duties of the Design Review Committee
• Resolution establishing permit parking for Downtown Commercial Core
• Adoption of 'Adopt a Box' Utility Box Art and Sponsorship Program
• Acceptance of $41,702 in grant funding for Library Literacy Services

The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 18-25, updating the duties of the Design Review Committee and adding a sunset clause. It also approved a $384,781 agreement with Mark Thomas and Company for a Citywide Active Transportation Plan, a $30,000 grant from the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Office, and a $41,702 grant from California Library Literacy Services. Councilmembers Dumitru and Barrios were assigned to a subcommittee to work with the City Attorney on revising the Campaign Reform Ordinance.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 18-25 with updated historic inventory definition (Ayes: Bilodeau, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, Slater; Noes: Barrios, Gutierrez)
• Approved $384,781 transportation planning agreement with Mark Thomas and Company, Inc. (motion carried)
• Approved $30,000 Alcoholic Beverage Control/Office of Traffic Safety grant and adopted Resolution No. 11641 (motion carried)
• Approved $41,702 California Library Literacy Services grant appropriation (motion carried)
• Waived full reading of all ordinances on the consent calendar (approved)
• Approved minutes of the October 14, 2025 council meeting (approved)
• Approved the consent calendar as recommended (motion carried)
• Established a subcommittee of Councilmembers Dumitru and Barrios to revise the Campaign Reform Ordinance with the City Attorney

Investment Advisory Committee

The Investment Advisory Committee will receive and file a staff report on the city's investment portfolio for the third quarter of 2025. The City Treasurer will also give an oral report. No other substantive actions are on the agenda.

• Receive and file investment portfolio update for July, August, September 2025 (Quarterly Report)
• City Treasurer oral report

The Investment Advisory Committee met on October 22, 2025 at the Weimer Room, 300 E. Chapman Avenue. The committee reviewed the July‑September 2025 investment portfolio update and filed the report. No motions were made, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:36 p.m. with no substantive decisions recorded.

Santiago Creek Commission

The Santiago Creek Commission will meet to review a draft of the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan. The body will provide direction to staff regarding any necessary changes to the plan.

• Review of Draft Santiago Creek Strategic Plan

The commission approved the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting. A motion was passed to incorporate highlighted features—historical markers, flood protection, groundwater replenishment, active transportation, and habitat restoration—into the Draft Santiago Creek Strategic Plan. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of July 23, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Incorporated highlighted features into Draft Santiago Creek Strategic Plan (motion carried)

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The Park Planning and Community Events Commission will review a Grijalva Park Masterplan, the El Camino Real Park resurfacing project, and the concept for the 2026 3rd of July Celebration.

• Review Grijalva Park Masterplan presentation
• Review El Camino Real Park Court resurfacing project layout
• Review 2026 3rd of July Celebration event concept
• Select commissioners for 3rd of July Celebration Fundraising Subcommittee
• Approve minutes from September 16, 2025 meeting

The commission approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend the FY 27 Capital Improvement Plan projects to the City Council. After several attempts, the commission approved a subcommittee composed of Commissioner Romero and Chair Kushon to fundraise for the 2026 July 3 celebration. Two other subcommittee proposals failed.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0, 3 absent)
• Approved recommendation of FY 27 Capital Improvement Plan projects (4‑0, 3 absent)
• Approved selection of Commissioner Romero and Chair Kushon for 3rd July Celebration Fundraising Subcommittee (4‑0, 3 absent)
• Failed substitute motion to select Romero, Vice Chair Freeman, and Chair Kushon for subcommittee (3‑1, lacked majority)
• Failed original motion to select Romero, Fields, and Chair Kushon due to no second

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting and receive reports on library services and finances. The board will also consider adopting a proposed Collection Development Policy.

• Approval of September 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Library Director's report and FY26 financial report
• Adoption of Proposed Collection Development Policy

The Board approved the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting. Trustees also adopted the proposed Collection Development Policy as presented. Both actions were approved by all trustees present.

• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adopted proposed Collection Development Policy (4-0)

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2025.

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025 was cancelled. No actions were taken or voted on. The next regular meeting is set for November 3, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Community Development Block Grant Program Committee

The CDBG Program Committee will hold a public hearing on a substantial amendment to the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan. The amendment would create a Community Development Business Façade Program funded with $100,000 from unspent entitlement funds and the existing Business Assistance Program. The committee will then recommend that the City Council approve the amendment and set grant awards at $25,000 per eligible business.

• Public hearing on substantial amendment to FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan
• Creation of Community Development Business Façade Program with $100,000 allocation
• Funding sources: $54,259 from FY 2025-2026 Business Assistance Program (Admin), $36,973.89 from FY 2022-2023 unspent funds, $8,767.11 from FY 2023-2024 unspent funds
• Grant awards set at $25,000 per eligible business
• Committee to make recommendation to City Council

The CDBG Program Committee adopted a Substantial Amendment to the FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan. The amendment creates a Community Development Business Façade Program and allocates $100,000 from specified CDBG and entitlement sources. It also raises the grant award for each eligible business from $25,000 to $50,000. The motion carried.

• Create Community Development Business Façade Program activity (approved)
• Allocate $100,000 to the program from $54,259 CDBG admin, $36,973.89 FY 2022-23 unspent entitlement, and $8,767.11 FY 2023-24 unspent entitlement (approved)
• Increase grant award to $50,000 per eligible business (approved)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a request for Design Review No. 5156 to demolish existing structures and construct a new single-family residence and detached garage at 405 E. Toluca Avenue. Staff recommends approval. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Design Review No. 5156: demolish existing structures and construct new single-family residence and detached garage at 405 E. Toluca Avenue

The committee considered a request to demolish existing structures at 405 E. Toluca Avenue and build a new single‑family home with a detached garage (Design Review No. 5156). Two members of the public voiced opposition. The committee voted to continue the review to the December 17, 2025 meeting to allow plan revisions and an updated historic assessment. The motion carried with all five present members voting yes and two members absent.

• Postponed Design Review 5156 to Dec 17, 2025 (5‑0, 2 absent)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will consider routine items including a $340,000 traffic safety grant, contracts for sewer and storm drain improvements, and the approval of various public works purchase orders.

• Agreement with California Office of Traffic Safety for $340,000
• Contract with All Cities Engineering for $439,538 for sewer and storm drain work
• Appropriation of $1,200,000 from Opioid Settlement Fund
• Approval of plans for Reservoir 5 Exterior Cathodic Protection System
• Increases to public works purchase orders totaling $350,000

The council authorized a $1.2 million appropriation from the Opioid Settlement Fund to fund the North Service Planning Area Navigation Centers. It also approved a $340,000 traffic‑safety grant, three $50,000 traffic‑data service agreements, a $14,650 remote terminal upgrade, and a $439,538 sewer‑improvement contract. Additional actions included adopting a $700,000 affordable‑housing sale appropriation and certifying funding for the 2026‑2032 Transportation Improvement Program.

• Approved $340,000 grant Agreement No. PT26166 for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program
• Approved three $50,000 traffic data collection agreements (total $150,000)
• Approved Second Amendment with Tesco Controls, LLC for $14,650 remote terminal upgrade
• Authorized appropriation of $1,200,000 from the Opioid Settlement Fund for North SPA Navigation Centers
• Approved plans and advertising for Reservoir 5 Exterior Cathodic Protection System project
• Approved $439,538 contract with All Cities Engineering, Inc. for sewer and storm‑drain improvements
• Appropriated $700,000 from sale of 617, 625, 637 West La Veta Avenue to the Low & Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund
• Adopted Resolution No. 11635 certifying resources to fund the 2026‑2032 Transportation Improvement Program

City Traffic Commission

The City Traffic Commission is meeting to discuss several curb modifications and parking restrictions. The body will consider requests for red curbs at specific addresses and bus stops, as well as the implementation of 1-hour parking on two streets.

• Installation of red curb on both sides of the driveway at 295 S. Flower Street
• Installation of approximately 350 feet of red curb on N. Canal Street for Bus Stop ID: 5309
• Ratification of approximately 150 feet of red curb on N. Canal Street for Bus Stop ID: 5308
• Removal of blue curb and installation of 1-hour parking on the east side of Pixley Street at 541 W. Chapman Avenue
• Installation of 1-hour parking on both sides of Parker Street north of Chapman Avenue via Resolution TC 03-2025

The Traffic Commission approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. It approved red curb installations at 295 S. Flower Street and along N. Canal Street for two bus stops. It adopted Resolution TC 03‑2025, establishing 1‑hour time‑limited parking on Parker Street and the east side of Pixley Street. All actions were voted on and carried.

• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved red curb at 295 S. Flower Street (6-0)
• Approved ~350 ft red curb for Bus Stop 5309 and ~150 ft for Bus Stop 5308 on N. Canal St (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution TC 03‑2025 for 1‑hour parking on Parker and Pixley streets (5-0, Ricci recused)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider the General Plan conformance for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 through 2029-2030 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a residential addition in the Old Towne Historic District.

• General Plan conformance finding for the FY 2025-2026 through 2029-2030 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
• Public hearing for a 305 square foot addition to a single-family home at 412 S. Pixley Street (Variance No. 25-0001, Administrative Adjustment No. 25-0001, and Design Review No. 5146)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the Consent Calendar, including a General Plan conformance finding and CEQA exemption for the five‑year Capital Improvement Program. It also adopted Resolution No. 11‑25, granting a variance, administrative adjustment, and design review for a 305‑square‑foot addition at 412 S. Pixley Street in the Old Towne Historic District, and found the project CEQA‑exempt. All seven commissioners voted aye on each action.

• Approved Consent Calendar (7‑0)
• Approved General Plan conformance finding and CEQA exemption for FY 2025‑2030 Capital Improvement Program (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11‑25 approving Variance No. 25‑0001, Administrative Adjustment No. 25‑0001, and Design Review No. 5146 for 305 sq ft addition at 412 S. Pixley St (7‑0)
• Found the 305 sq ft addition project CEQA‑exempt (7‑0)

Audit Advisory Committee

The City of Orange Audit Advisory Committee regular meeting scheduled for October 2, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 5, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Weimer Room. No substantive items were discussed due to the cancellation.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered

The regular meeting of the City of Orange Audit Advisory Committee scheduled for October 2, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decisions taken. The next regular meeting is set for Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Weimer Room.

Design Review Committee

The City of Orange Design Review Committee meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for October 15, 2025. A specific design review item for 405 E. Toluca Ave. has been moved to the October 15 meeting.

• Meeting cancelled for October 1, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025
• Design Review No. 5156 moved to October 15 meeting
• Meeting location: City Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue

The Design Review Committee's regular meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered, and no decisions were made. The next regular meeting is set for October 15, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will consider budget adjustments for HUD grants, approve a fire camera network agreement, and adopt two ordinances regarding farmworker housing and traffic modifications. The meeting also includes a closed session on public employment and the hiring of a new City Attorney.

• Approve MOU with UC Scripps for fire camera network
• Adopt Ordinance No. 14-25 regarding farmworker housing
• Adopt Ordinance No. 15-25 amending traffic code
• Approve $65,481.49 purchase of mobile routers for police
• Authorize employment agreement for City Attorney Nathalie Adourian

The Orange City Council approved a series of budget adjustments for the FY 2025‑26 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships programs, reducing allocated amounts and adding new appropriations totaling several hundred thousand dollars. It also approved a CEQA exemption for the Hazardous Fuels Removal Project, adopted two ordinances, and authorized staff actions on traffic safety and public‑works reclassifications.

• Approved Agreement for Employment with City Attorney Nathalie Adourian (Ayes: Bilodeau, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, Slater; Noes: none)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with UC Scripps for fire‑camera network expansion (approved, no vote recorded)
• Approved CEQA exemption for Hazardous Fuels Removal Project (Ayes: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, Slater; Noes: none)
• Revised FY 2025‑26 Community Development Block Grant budget (reduced $23,556) and HOME Investment Partnerships budget (reduced $93,864.50) and added $346,135 and $319,177.50 in new allocations (approved as part of Consent Calendar, no specific vote recorded)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 14‑25 amending Title 17 to comply with the Employee Housing Act (adopted, no vote recorded)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 15‑25 as submitted and directed staff to review free‑speech language (Ayes: Bilodeau, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, Slater; Noes: Barrios, Gutierrez)
• Approved traffic‑safety motion to install road reflectors and direct staff research (Ayes: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis; Noes: Gyllenhammer, Slater)
• Approved reclassification of two Public Works positions to Deputy Public Works Director (Ayes: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, Slater; Noes: none)

Design Review Committee

The City of Orange Design Review Committee meeting scheduled for September 17, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for October 1, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled for September 17, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025

The September 17, 2025 Design Review Committee meeting was cancelled. No agenda items were considered, and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The next regular meeting is set for October 1, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The Park Planning and Community Events Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss two main topics: providing input on potential park capital improvement projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27, and offering guidance on the City's planning for the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026 (USA250-Orange). The meeting also includes approval of minutes from May 20, 2025, and public comment periods.

• Provide input on park capital improvement project priorities for FY 2026-27
• Discuss potential opportunities, partnerships, and priorities for USA250-Orange anniversary planning

The commission approved the minutes from its May 20, 2025 meeting. It also voted to recommend the list of potential park capital improvement projects for fiscal year 2026‑27 to the City Council for approval. Both motions carried with all present commissioners voting aye and no oppositions recorded. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (Freeman, Fields, Perez, Romero Ayes; no Noes; Litwin, Ahlswede, Kushon absent)
• Recommended FY 2026‑27 park capital improvement projects to City Council (Freeman, Fields, Perez, Romero Ayes; no Noes; Litwin, Ahlswede, Kushon absent)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

This is a largely procedural meeting. The Board will vote to approve the minutes from its August 18, 2025 regular meeting. They will also receive reports from the Friends of the Library, the Library Foundation, and the Library Director, including July 2025 usage statistics. No other significant actions are scheduled.

• Approval of August 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Friends of the Orange Public Library report
• Orange Public Library Foundation report
• Library Director's report with July 2025 statistics
• Board reports from Chair and Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from their August 18, 2025 regular meeting. Trustee Stevens moved to approve, Trustee Cazares seconded, and the motion carried unanimously with all five trustees voting aye. No other actions or decisions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved minutes of August 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous, 5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance that updates the duties and responsibilities of the Design Review Committee and seeks a categorical CEQA exemption. The Commission will also adopt Resolution No. 10-25 recommending the City Council adopt the ordinance and will approve the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting as a routine consent‑calendar item.

• Approve minutes of the August 18, 2025 Planning Commission meeting (Consent Calendar).
• Public hearing to consider an ordinance modifying Design Review Committee duties and finding a CEQA exemption.
• Adopt Resolution No. 10-25 recommending the City Council adopt the ordinance amending Title 12, Title 16, and Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code.

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. It approved the consent calendar with all present members voting yes and the absent member Maldonado not voting. The commission adopted Resolution No. 10-25, recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance updating Design Review Committee duties and finding the ordinance CEQA exempt, with a 5‑1 vote.

• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (approved as presented)
• Approved Consent Calendar (6‑0 vote; Maldonado absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 10-25 recommending ordinance and CEQA exemption (5‑1 vote; McCormack no, others yes)

Orange City Council

This is a special meeting of the Orange City Council, held primarily for a closed session to discuss the employment of the City Attorney. Public comments are limited to closed session items before the Council recesses. The meeting will adjourn to a regular session at 6:00 PM.

• Closed session discussion on public employment for the City Attorney position

The Orange City Council met in a closed session on September 9, 2025. Members discussed a public employment item concerning the City Attorney under Government Code Section 54957(b)1. No actions or votes were recorded, and the closed‑session report noted none. The session adjourned at 6:03 p.m.

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will consider approving a large warehouse project at 534 E. Struck Avenue and amending zoning laws to allow alcohol sales in restaurants. The meeting also includes routine consent calendar items and a public hearing on farmworker housing.

• Approval of warehouse project at 534 E. Struck Avenue
• Amending zoning to allow alcohol sales in restaurants
• Contract with The Jungle Nursery for weed abatement ($106,409)
• Contract with OpenGov for budgeting software ($187,000)
• Public hearing on farmworker housing ordinance

The Orange City Council adopted Ordinance No. 13-25 to permit alcohol sales in restaurants, adopted Resolution No. 11631 to become a Clean California Community, and adopted Resolution No. 11634 opposing Proposition 50. The council also approved a Conditional Use Permit for a new 213,572‑sq‑ft warehouse at 534 W. Struck Avenue. Additional routine items such as weed‑abatement, water‑plan, budgeting software, and pipeline renewal agreements were approved.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 13-25 allowing alcohol sales in restaurants (6‑0 vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11631 pledging Clean California Community status (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11634 opposing Proposition 50 (4‑3 vote)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for new 213,572‑sq‑ft warehouse at 534 W. Struck Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with The Jungle Nursery, Inc. for weed abatement $106,409
• Approved agreement with Municipal Water District of Orange County for water‑plan $46,663
• Approved Third Amendment to OpenGov, Inc. budgeting software $187,000 (including $12,000 additional services)
• Approved plans and specifications for Annual Pipeline Renewal project and CEQA exemption

Planning Commission

The regular September 4, 2025 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2025.

The September 4, 2025 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled as announced on August 28, 2025. No agenda items were considered or voted on. The next regular meeting is set for September 15, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider two requests in the Old Towne Historic District: a new blade sign at 394 W. Chapman Avenue and a new detached garage at 150 S. Parker Street. Also on the consent calendar is a master sign program for an industrial business center at 1570-1594 N. Batavia Street and approval of minutes from August 6, 2025.

• Master sign program for 1570-1594 N. Batavia Street (Design Review No. 25-0023)
• Blade sign at 394 W. Chapman Avenue in Old Towne Historic District (Design Review No. 25-0008)
• New detached garage at 150 S. Parker Street in Old Towne Historic District (Design Review No. 25-0017)
• Approval of minutes from August 6, 2025 meeting

The Design Review Committee approved the August 6 meeting minutes and the Consent Calendar. It also approved a new master sign program for 1570‑1594 N. Batavia Street and a blade sign at 394 W. Chapman Avenue with staff‑recommended conditions. The request to build a detached garage at 150 S. Parker Street was deferred to the November 19 meeting for plan revisions.

• Approved August 6 meeting minutes (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved master sign program at 1570‑1594 N. Batavia St (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved blade sign at 394 W. Chapman Ave with conditions (unanimous 5‑0)
• Continued garage request at 150 S. Parker St to Nov 19 meeting (unanimous 5‑0)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will meet to approve routine contracts, including a police dog transfer and electrical services, and to award a bridge repair contract. The meeting also includes a public hearing on an ordinance to allow alcohol sales in certain restaurants.

• Agreement with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC not-to-exceed $750,000
• Award of contract to Peterson-Chase General Engineering Construction, Inc. for bridge repair $2,831,237
• Approval of Final Tract Map No. 19253 for Viewpoint Homes Project at 901 E. Katella Avenue
• Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 13-25 regarding alcohol sales in restaurants
• Memorandum of Understanding between City and Orange Management Association

The City Council approved Ordinance No. 13-25, amending Title 17 to permit the sale and service of alcoholic beverages in bona‑fide restaurants and removing the prohibition on generic drink specials. The council also established a Chapman University Liaison Committee, approved a $2.83 M bridge maintenance contract, and authorized several infrastructure and land‑use agreements. All actions were adopted by the recorded votes.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 13-25 allowing restaurant alcohol sales and removing Condition #20 (5-1 vote)
• Established Chapman University Liaison Committee (6-0 vote)
• Approved $2,831,237 bridge preventive maintenance/repair contract with Peterson‑Chase (unanimous)
• Approved Bear Electrical Solutions on‑call services contract up to $750,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $61,520 cooperative traffic‑signal project with City of Anaheim (unanimous)
• Approved Final Tract Map No. 19253 for Viewpoint Homes Project (Gutierrez no vote)
• Authorized quitclaim deed for storm‑drain easement at 2013 N. Batavia St (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11630 establishing revised permit parking areas (unanimous)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will decide on two new business items: a master sign program for the First Presbyterian Church of Orange and a proposal to add 305 square feet to a non-contributing single-family home in the Old Towne Historic District at 412 S. Pixley Street. The meeting also includes public comment and procedural items.

• Approval of master sign program for First Presbyterian Church administration building at 191 N. Orange Street
• Request to add 305 square feet to a non-contributing single-family home in the Old Towne Historic District at 412 S. Pixley Street (Design Review No. 5146)
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Appeals of DRC decisions require $1,000 deposit and must be filed within 7 calendar days

The committee approved Entitlement No. 25-0029, a master sign program for the First Presbyterian Church administration building at 191 N. Orange Street, with lighting, historic preservation, and gender‑neutral language conditions. The motion passed unanimously. The committee also recommended approval of Design Review No. 5146 to add 305 sq ft to a non‑contributing home at 412 S. Pixley Street, with siding and landscaping conditions, and that recommendation also passed unanimously.

• Approved master sign program for First Presbyterian Church (Entitlement No. 25-0029) – unanimous vote (7 Ayes, 0 Noes)
• Recommended approval of Design Review No. 5146 to add 305 sq ft at 412 S. Pixley Street – unanimous vote (7 Ayes, 0 Noes)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from July, receive reports from library staff and foundations, and adopt a new Computer and Internet Use Policy. The board will also set its meeting schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and select officers for the next term.

• Adoption of Proposed Computer and Internet Use Policy
• Fiscal Year 2025-26 Meeting Schedule
• Selection of Library Board of Trustees Officers
• Approval of July 21, 2025 Adjourned Regular Meeting minutes
• Library Services Director’s Report and Updates

The trustees adopted the proposed Computer and Internet Use Policy. They approved the FY 2025‑26 meeting schedule, cancelling the regular meeting set for December 15, 2025. Rebecca Martinez was elected Chair and Susie Huber Vice Chair, each for a one‑year term starting September 15, 2025.

• Adopted Computer and Internet Use Policy (motion carried)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 meeting schedule, cancelling Dec 15 regular meeting (motion carried)
• Elected Rebecca Martinez as Chair for one‑year term effective Sep 15, 2025 (motion carried)
• Elected Susie Huber as Vice Chair for one‑year term effective Sep 15, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of July 21, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider approving a two-year time extension for entitlements (Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan Review, Design Review, and Environmental Impact Report) for the Prologis truck terminal project at 534 W. Struck Avenue. The consent calendar also includes approval of the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes. Both items are routine and expected to be approved by a single motion.

• Time extension of entitlements for Prologis truck terminal project at 534 W. Struck Avenue
• Approval of July 21, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The commission approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. It approved a two‑year time extension for the Conditional Use Permit, Major Site Plan Review, Design Review, and Environmental Impact Report for the Prologis truck terminal at 534 W. Struck Avenue. The Consent Calendar was approved by a 4‑0 vote, with three members absent. No other business was taken up.

• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (as presented)
• Approved two‑year time extension for Prologis truck terminal permits (Conditional Use Permit No. 3137‑21, Major Site Plan Review No. 1039‑21, Design Review No. 5028‑21, EIR No. 1870‑20)
• Approved Consent Calendar (vote 4‑0; absent: Martinez, Vazquez, Vejar)

City Traffic Commission

The City Traffic Commission will consider approving two school bus loading zones and a permit parking program. The commission will also review the minutes from its June meeting.

• Approve school bus loading zone on E. Jordan Avenue adjacent to Jordan Elementary School
• Approve school bus loading zone on N. Citrus Street south of 548 N. Citrus Street
• Recommend permit parking on N. Pixley Street and N. Parker Street
• Review minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. It also approved the installation of a school bus loading zone on the north side of E. Jordan Avenue at Jordan Elementary and a zone on the west side of N. Citrus Street with a relocated stop. Finally, the commission recommended permit parking on N. Pixley and N. Parker Streets and forwarded the recommendation to the City Council.

• Approved June 11, 2025 Traffic Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved school bus loading zone on north side of E. Jordan Ave between S. Esplanade St and S. Hewes St (unanimous)
• Approved school bus loading zone on west side of N. Citrus St south of 548 N. Citrus St, with stop relocated (unanimous)
• Recommended permit parking on west side of N. Pixley St and both sides of N. Parker St from Chapman Ave to Maple Ave, and forwarded to City Council (unanimous, Ricci recused)

Orange City Council

The council will meet in closed session to discuss hiring a city attorney, labor negotiations, and potential litigation. During the regular session, the consent calendar includes a $778,177 contract for improvements at Main, Taft, and El Modena library branches, a $46,458 agreement for video surveillance at the new police property storage facility, and a $104,670 cooperative agreement with Santa Ana for Main Street slurry seal and resurfacing. Other items include approval of the FY 2025-26 investment policy and acceptance of completed street and sewer projects.

• Contract with Horizons Construction for $778,177 in library improvements at Main, Taft, and El Modena branches
• Agreement with Siemens Industry for $46,458 video surveillance system at police property storage facility
• Cooperative agreement with Santa Ana for $104,670 for Main Street Slurry Seal and Resurfacing Project
• Contract with Tess Electric for $210,000 for electrical on-call services
• First Amendment to attorney services with Bordin Semmer for $30,000 in litigation defense (Hull v. City of Orange)

The council adopted the Consent Calendar, approving routine items and several major contracts. It approved a $46,458 video‑surveillance agreement with Siemens, a $56,522.40 tot‑lot repair contract with Robertson Industries, and a $104,670 cooperative agreement with Santa Ana for Main Street resurfacing. The council also approved a $707,433 contract (plus $70,744 contingency) for library branch improvements, bringing the total approved library‑project budget to $778,177.

• Waived full reading of all ordinances on the agenda – Approved (7-0)
• Approved Siemens video‑surveillance agreement – $46,458
• Approved Robertson Industries tot‑lot repair contract – up to $56,522.40 (7-0)
• Approved CentralSquare CAD system maintenance – $56,332.37
• Approved Bordin Semmer legal services amendment – $30,000
• Approved Santa Ana Main Street Slurry Seal cooperative agreement – $104,670
• Approved Horizons Construction library improvements – $707,433 plus $70,744 contingency (total $778,177)
• Approved Tess Electric on‑call electrical services contract – $210,000

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will review two requests for modifications to properties in the Old Towne Historic District. The body will also approve minutes from the June 18, 2025, meeting.

• Request to add 491 square feet to a single-family home at 345 S. Pixley Street (Design Review No. 5145)
• Request to demolish a 400 square foot detached two-car garage at 442-444 S. Shaffer Street (Design Review No. 25-0022)

The committee approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. It adopted the consent calendar with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. It approved Design Review No. 5145, allowing a 491‑sq‑ft addition at 345 S. Pixley St with a condition to use smooth Hardie board siding and a solid wood rear door. It approved Design Review No. 25‑0022, permitting demolition of the 400‑sq‑ft garage at 442‑444 S. Shaffer St with a 3‑1 vote.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar (4‑0)
• Approved addition at 345 S. Pixley St with siding condition (4‑0)
• Approved demolition of garage at 442‑444 S. Shaffer St (3‑1)

Planning Commission

The Regular Meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission scheduled for August 4, 2025, has been cancelled. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2025.

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 4, 2025 was cancelled, as noted on July 31, 2025. No agenda items were considered, so no decisions were made. The next regular meeting is set for August 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Investment Advisory Committee

The Committee will provide input on proposed Financial Management Policies and the Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Members will also select a Chair and Vice Chair for a term ending July 22, 2026, and review investment portfolio updates from January through June 2025.

• Selection of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of proposed Financial Management Policies
• Annual review and approval of the Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2025-26
• Investment portfolio updates for January, February, and March 2025
• Investment portfolio updates for April, May, and June 2025

The Investment Advisory Committee voted to name Mark Mittmann as Chair and Richard Madrigal as Vice Chair for a term ending Jan. 28, 2026. The committee received and filed the investment portfolio updates for January‑March 2025 and for April‑June 2025. Staff presented proposed financial‑management policy changes, which will be sent to City Council for adoption at the August 12, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Mark Mittmann as Chair and Richard Madrigal as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Received and filed investment portfolio update for Jan‑Mar 2025
• Received and filed investment portfolio update for Apr‑Jun 2025

Santiago Creek Commission

The Santiago Creek Commission will consider the vision statement for Segment Three of the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan and the recommended projects for that segment. The commission will also approve the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. Public comments will be heard, and the meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the Santiago Creek Commission meeting held on April 23, 2025.
• Review and discuss the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan – Segment Three vision statement.
• Review and discuss the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan – Segment Three recommended projects.

The commission approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Segment Three vision statement of the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan. Finally, it approved the Segment Three recommended projects with added actions to remove a remote‑control car and bike pump track, separate multi‑modal trails, and include a water‑network map supporting the OC Vibe project. No vote tallies were recorded for these motions.

• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried, vote tally not recorded)
• Approved Segment Three vision statement (motion carried, vote tally not recorded)
• Approved Segment Three projects with added recommendations: remove remote‑control car/bike pump track, separate multi‑modal trails, add water‑network map (motion carried, vote tally not recorded)

Orange City Council

The City Council approved a $1,417,164 five‑year workers’ compensation third‑party administration agreement with AdminSure, Inc. It also approved a $187,247.69 grant from the California Highway Patrol for the Cannabis Tax Fund program and a Memorandum of Understanding with Milan REI X, LLC. Additional actions included a $2,760,000 water supply appropriation, adoption of an ordinance updating residential chicken limits, and approval of a $120,000 amendment to the All American Asphalt contract.

• Approved $1,417,164 workers’ compensation admin contract (unanimous)
• Approved $187,247.69 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant agreement and Resolution No. 11625
• Approved MOU with Milan REI X, LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized $2,760,000 appropriation from the Water Fund for water supply
• Adopted Ordinance No. 08-25 updating chicken permits and setbacks (unanimous)
• Approved $120,000 third amendment to All American Asphalt contract for water repairs
• Approved $257,000 purchase of fire suppression turnout safety gear from Allstar Fire Equipment

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will consider adopting a new Volunteer Services Policy and selecting the date for its annual meeting. The board will also receive reports on library statistics and finances.

• Adoption of Volunteer Services Policy
• Selection of August 18, 2025, as annual meeting date
• Approval of April 21, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review of library statistics and financial reports
• Public comments on off-agenda items

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. The board adopted the proposed Volunteer Services Policy with a date amendment. The trustees selected August 18, 2025 as the date for the annual board meeting. All three motions carried.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted Volunteer Services Policy, changing revised date to 7/21/2025 (motion carried)
• Selected August 18, 2025 for the annual board meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance that would allow farmworker housing as a permitted land use and a request to build a large warehouse facility at 534 W. Struck Avenue.

• Public hearing on ordinance to establish farmworker housing as a permitted land use
• Public hearing on warehouse project at 534 W. Struck Avenue
• Approval of July 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Conditional Use Permit No. 3221 for new warehouse facility
• Addendum to Certified Environmental Impact Report No. 1870-20

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the July 7 meeting and the Consent Calendar. It adopted Resolution No. 08-25 recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance permitting farmworker and employee housing and granting a CEQA exemption. It also adopted Resolution PC 09-25 recommending the City Council approve a Conditional Use Permit and related reviews for a new warehouse at 534 W. Struck Avenue. All motions passed with no recorded opposition.

• Approved July 7, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 08-25 recommending farmworker/employee housing ordinance and CEQA exemption (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution PC 09-25 recommending approval of warehouse project at 534 W. Struck Ave (unanimous, Chair Vejar recused)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The scheduled regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees on July 21, 2025, has been cancelled. The notice was posted at multiple city locations and online on July 16, 2025. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, August 18, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in the Rotary Room of the Orange Public Library & History Center.

• Meeting cancellation notice for July 21, 2025 session
• Next regular meeting scheduled for August 18, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

The July 21, 2025 adjourned regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees was held with no decisions recorded. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2025. No approvals, denials, or other actions were taken.

Orange City Council

This special meeting of the Orange City Council is convened solely for a closed session under Public Employment (Gov. Code §54957(b)(1)) to discuss the position of City Attorney. No other business will be considered. Public comment is limited to closed session items only.

• Closed session item: Public Employment – Title: City Attorney

The council recessed to a closed session to discuss a public employment matter concerning the City Attorney, as required by Government Code Section 54957(b)1. No decisions, approvals, or vote tallies were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 12:40 p.m.

Design Review Committee

The Regular Meeting of the City of Orange Design Review Committee scheduled for July 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2025.

The regular Design Review Committee meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered, and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled. The next meeting is set for August 6, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The regular meeting of the Park Planning and Community Events Commission scheduled for July 15, 2025 has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided at this meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered

The July 15, 2025 regular meeting of the Orange Park Planning and Community Events Commission was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. The next regular meeting is set for September 16, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Orange City Council

This is a special meeting with only closed session items. The council will discuss the appointment of a City Attorney and hold labor negotiations with three employee organizations: Orange Management Association, Orange Municipal Employees’ Association, and IBEW Local 47. No public votes or open-session decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session discussion on public employment for the City Attorney position
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for three employee organizations
• City Manager Tom Kisela and HR Director Monica Espinoza designated as negotiators
• No open-session action items on the agenda

The Orange City Council met in closed session on July 8, 2025 to discuss public employment (City Attorney) and a conference with labor negotiators. No votes, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m.

Orange City Council

The Regular Meeting of the City of Orange City Council scheduled for July 8, 2025, has been cancelled.

The City Council regular meeting scheduled for July 8, 2025 was cancelled, as noted in a notice dated April 15, 2025. No agenda items were considered, and the next regular meeting is set for July 22, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on an ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code, allowing the sale and service of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with bona fide restaurants as a permitted use in certain zoning districts, subject to special use regulations. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the June 16, 2025, regular meeting.

• Continued public hearing on ordinance amending Title 17 to permit alcohol sales in restaurants subject to special use regulations (continued from June 2, 2025)
• Consideration of Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 05-25 recommending City Council adoption of the ordinance
• Approval of June 16, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes and the Consent Calendar by unanimous consent. It then adopted Resolution No. PC 05‑25, recommending that the City Council amend Title 17 of the municipal code to permit the sale and service of alcoholic beverages in bona‑fide restaurants and to remove a happy‑hour restriction. The resolution passed with a 5‑2 vote.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution PC 05‑25 recommending ordinance to allow restaurant alcohol sales (5-2)

Design Review Committee

The July 2, 2025 regular meeting of the Orange Design Review Committee has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

The July 2, 2025 Design Review Committee meeting was cancelled. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The next regular meeting is set for July 16, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council is holding a special meeting that will immediately recess into closed session. The only items on the agenda are the appointment of a City Manager, employment of a City Attorney, and a conference with labor negotiators representing three employee organizations. No public votes on these items are scheduled during the open session.

• Closed session discussion on appointing a City Manager
• Closed session discussion on hiring a City Attorney
• Conference with labor negotiators for Orange Management Association, Orange Municipal Employees’ Association, and IBEW Local 47

The Orange City Council met in a special closed session on June 24, 2025. Council members discussed a public employee appointment, a public employment matter, and a conference with labor negotiators. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m.

Orange City Council

The City Council will consider adopting three ordinances, including one to permit Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) housing in certain zoning districts and another regulating nitrous oxide. The consent calendar includes over a dozen routine items, such as a $5.9 million annual pavement maintenance contract, a $4.4 million landscape maintenance agreement with Nieves Landscape, and an agreement with the American Red Cross for disaster-related facility use. The council will also accept funding and appropriate revenue for public safety and recreation programs.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 09-25 adding Chapter 9.44 to regulate nitrous oxide
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 10-25 to allow Single-Room Occupancy housing as a permitted use in certain zoning districts
• Award of contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for $5,946,250 for Annual Pavement Maintenance at Various Locations, FY 2024-2025
• Agreement with Nieves Landscape, LLC. for $4,399,957 for landscape maintenance services for City properties, right-of-way, and assessment districts
• Agreement with American National Red Cross for use of City facilities during disaster-related activities at no cost, including a pet addendum

The Orange City Council approved a $5,946,250 contract with Onyx Paving Company for annual pavement maintenance across the city. The council also adopted several ordinances, including one that permits Single‑Room Occupancy housing and others regulating nitrous oxide and tobacco retail. Additional actions included approving contracts for landscape services, health‑agency transfers, police and fire equipment purchases, and designating July 26 2025 as Arbor Day.

• Approved $5,946,250 contract with Onyx Paving for annual pavement maintenance
• Adopted Ordinance No. 11-25 allowing Single‑Room Occupancy housing
• Approved $4,399,957 landscape maintenance agreement with Nieves Landscape, LLC
• Approved up to $850,000 intergovernmental transfer agreements with health agencies
• Approved purchase of police uniforms ($83,956) and vests ($116,688) with $210,000 appropriation
• Approved $345,000 purchase of medical supplies from Life‑Assist, Inc.
• Approved fuel purchase agreement up to $1,400,000 with Southern Counties Oil Co.; motion carried unanimously
• Adopted Resolution designating July 26 2025 as Arbor Day

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will vote on a request to add 307 square feet to a single-family home at 623 E. Washington Avenue in the Old Towne Historic District (Design Review No. 25-0007). The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the June 4, 2025 regular meeting.

• Request to add 307 sq ft to a single-family home at 623 E. Washington Avenue in Old Towne Historic District

The committee approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting and adopted the Consent Calendar by unanimous vote of the five present members. It also approved Design Review No. 25‑0007, allowing a 307‑square‑foot addition to a single‑family home at 623 E. Washington Avenue in the Old Towne Historic District. No public comments were received.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved 307 sq ft addition at 623 E. Washington Ave (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider amending a Conditional Use Permit to allow live music at a restaurant at 114 N. Glassell Street. The body will also approve the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing to amend Conditional Use Permit No. 25-0005 for live music at 114 N. Glassell Street
• Approval of June 2, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• CEQA Exemption finding for the Glassell Street project

The commission approved the June 2 meeting minutes and the consent calendar by unanimous vote of the four present members. It also approved a motion to amend Conditional Use Permit No. 25-0005, allowing amplified live music at 114 N. Glassell Street with restrictions on karaoke, DJs, and dancing, and found the request categorically exempt from CEQA. All four present commissioners voted aye; the three absent members did not vote.

• Approved June 2, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (Martinez, Maldonado, McCormack, Vejar aye)
• Approved Consent Calendar (Martinez, Maldonado, McCormack, Vejar aye)
• Amended condition 1 of Resolution No. 07-25 to restrict karaoke, DJs, dancing (Martinez, Maldonado, McCormack, Vejar aye)
• Adopted Resolution No. 07-25 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 25-0005 for live music at 114 N. Glassell St (Martinez, Maldonado, McCormack, Vejar aye)
• Found the live‑music request categorically exempt from CEQA (Martinez, Maldonado, McCormack, Vejar aye)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The regular meeting scheduled for June 16, 2025, has been cancelled. An adjourned regular meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

The regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees scheduled for June 16, 2025 was cancelled on May 19, 2025. No decisions were made at this meeting. An adjourned regular meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Rotary Room of the Orange Public Library & History Center, 407 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866.

City Traffic Commission

The Orange Traffic Commission will vote on a proposal to establish time-limited parking, loading zones, and curb restrictions in Old Towne as part of a paid parking system. They will also consider installing a blue curb for disabled parking at 1025 E. Chalynn Avenue and implementing permit parking on Via Lardo Avenue and Swidler Place/Almond Avenue. The commission will approve minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. Several items require forwarding to the City Council for final action.

• Installation of approximately 22 feet of blue curb at 1025 E. Chalynn Avenue
• Permit parking on E. Via Lardo Avenue from S. Hewes Street to easterly terminus
• Permit parking on east side of S. Swidler Place and both sides of E. Almond Avenue
• Time-limited parking restrictions, yellow-curb loading zones, and passenger loading zones in Old Towne via Resolution TC 02-2025
• Parking time limits in city-owned lots and streets from 9 AM to 6 PM daily including Sundays and holidays

The commission approved the April 9 minutes and authorized a blue curb installation at 1025 E. Chalynn Ave. It also approved permit‑parking proposals for E. Via Lardo Ave. and for S. Swidler Place/E. Almond Ave., forwarding both to the City Council. Finally, the commission adopted Resolution No. TC 02‑2025 establishing parking time limits, loading zones and curb restrictions in Old Towne.

• Approved April 9 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved installation of ~22 ft blue curb at 1025 E. Chalynn Ave. (5‑0)
• Approved permit parking on E. Via Lardo Ave. from S. Hewes St. to terminus and forwarded to City Council (5‑0)
• Approved permit parking on east side of S. Swidler Place (E. Chapman Ave. to E. Almond Ave.) and both sides of E. Almond Ave. (S. Swidler Place to S. Olympia Way), forwarded to City Council (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. TC 02‑2025 for parking time limits, loading zones and curb restrictions in Old Towne (4‑0; Ricci recused)

Orange City Council

This is a special meeting of the Orange City Council held entirely in closed session. The council will discuss public employment for the City Manager and City Attorney positions, confer with labor negotiators regarding three employee organizations, and receive legal counsel on one potential case of anticipated litigation. No public legislative action is scheduled.

• Closed session discussion on City Manager employment (Gov. Code §54957(b)1)
• Closed session discussion on City Attorney employment (Gov. Code §54957(b)1)
• Conference with labor negotiators for Orange Management Association, Orange Municipal Employees’ Association, and IBEW Local 47
• Conference with legal counsel on one potential case of anticipated litigation

The City Council met in closed session to discuss public employment positions, labor negotiations, and a potential litigation matter. No votes, approvals, or other actions were recorded in the minutes.

Orange City Council

The council will vote on a consent calendar containing numerous routine contracts and appropriations. Notable items include a $2.35 million construction contract for pickleball courts and a fitness circuit at Hart Park, a $454,949 agreement for school crossing guard services at 17 locations, and a $354,780 contract for TV and audio-visual production support. Also up for approval are a $130,000 purchase of police uniforms and a $40,088 appropriation for fire station alert system replacements.

• Award $2,351,800 contract for Hart Park Pickleball and Fitness Circuit, plus $120,311 for shade structures
• Approve $454,949 agreement with All City Management Services for crossing guard services at 17 locations
• Approve $354,780 contract with Doerschel and Associates for TV and AV production support
• Approve $130,000 purchase of police department uniforms from Galls, LLC
• Appropriate $40,088 from City Infrastructure Bond for fire station alert system replacement at stations 2-8

The council approved a $2,351,800 contract with Deark E&C, Inc. to build a pickleball and fitness circuit at Hart Park and a $120,311.66 purchase order for shade structures. It also approved crossing‑guard services, police uniforms, computer equipment, opioid trauma kits, and a resolution to secure an EPA Brownfield Assessment grant. Additionally, two residents were appointed to city commissions.

• Approved staffing of school crossing guards at 17 locations and $454,949 contract with All City Management Services, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $2,351,800 contract with Deark E&C, Inc. for Hart Park pickleball and fitness circuit (unanimous)
• Approved $233,200 contract with R.E. Chaffee Construction, Inc. for Yorba Park dog‑park improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $130,000 purchase of Police Department uniforms from Galls, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $603,855.06 purchase of laptop and desktop computers from CPAC, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $50,912 sole‑source purchase of opioid trauma kits from High Threat Innovations, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 11612 to secure the EPA Brownfield Assessment Coalition Grant (unanimous)
• Appointed Brandy Romero to the Park Planning and Community Events Commission and Adam Carr to the Investment Advisory Committee (unanimous)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider two new business items: a 491-square-foot addition to a single-family home in the Old Towne Historic District at 345 S. Pixley Street, and renovation of an existing building at 1036 W. Taft Avenue. The committee will also approve minutes from the May 7, 2025, meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the May 7, 2025, meeting
• Request to add 491 square feet to a single-family home at 345 S. Pixley Street in the Old Towne Historic District (Design Review No. 5145)
• Request for renovation of an existing building at 1036 W. Taft Avenue (Design Review No. 5161)

The committee approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting and adopted the consent calendar. It voted to defer the 491‑sq‑ft addition request for 345 S. Pixley Street (Design Review No. 5145) to the August 6, 2025 meeting. It approved the renovation of 1036 W. Taft Avenue (Design Review No. 5161) with conditions on trees, bollards, nature screens, and HVAC placement.

• Approved May 7, 2025 Design Review Committee minutes (7-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (7-0)
• Continued Design Review No. 5145 (345 S. Pixley St addition) to Aug 6, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Design Review No. 5161 (1036 W. Taft Ave renovation) with conditions (7-0)

Audit Advisory Committee

The Audit Advisory Committee will discuss a draft presentation of the city's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and provide input to finalize it for the City Council. The meeting is a special session called for this purpose, continuing from a previous meeting on May 8, 2025.

• Review of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) – discuss draft presentation and finalize for City Council

The Audit Advisory Committee met on June 3, 2025, to continue reviewing the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and discussed members' roles in the upcoming Council presentation. The City Manager and Finance Director thanked the committee for their efforts. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to allow the sale and service of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with a bona fide restaurant as a permitted use in certain zoning districts, subject to standardized operating conditions. The Commission will also consider a request to construct a new bank building with a drive-through ATM at 2355 N. Tustin Street. Additionally, they will approve minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Title 17 to allow alcohol sales in restaurants as permitted use with standardized conditions
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 3230, Design Review No. 5151, and Minor Site Plan Review No. 1174 for a 5,372 sq ft bank with drive-through ATM at 2355 N. Tustin Street
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 5, 2025

The commission approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes and the Consent Calendar. It adopted a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 3230, Design Review No. 5151, and Minor Site Plan Review No. 1174 for a new 5,372‑sq‑ft bank building with a drive‑through ATM at 2355 N. Tustin Street, and found the project CEQA‑exempt. The commission also voted to continue the public hearing on an ordinance amending Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code regarding alcoholic beverage service to a July 7, 2025 meeting.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit and CEQA exemption for 2355 N. Tustin St. bank project (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing on alcohol‑service ordinance to July 7, 2025 (unanimous)

Orange City Council

The City Council is meeting in a special closed session to discuss public employment and labor negotiations. The session focuses on specific city leadership roles and agreements with employee organizations.

• Discussion of public employment regarding the City Manager
• Discussion of public employment regarding the City Attorney
• Conference with labor negotiators for Orange Management Association, Orange Municipal Employees’ Association, and IBEW Local 47

The council met in closed session to discuss public employment positions for City Manager and City Attorney, and to hold a conference with labor negotiators. No votes or formal actions were taken on these items. The session was adjourned at 5:22 p.m.

Orange City Council

The City Council will review and approve the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, which includes $147.0 million in general fund revenues and $149.6 million in expenditures, with a one-time use of undesignated fund balance to cover the shortfall. A continued public hearing will consider rezoning properties in the historic Cypress Barrio neighborhood to align with the General Plan. Consent calendar items include extending tolling agreements for the Brandman and Creekside Village sites, adopting ordinances on fireworks restrictions and state fire maps, and authorizing a $10,000 consulting contract.

• Review and approve FY 2025-2026 preliminary budget: $147.0M general fund revenues, $149.6M expenditures (including $1.9M revenue decrease, $1M expenditure decrease since March study session)
• Continued public hearing on Zone Change No. 1267-12(B) to rezone properties in historic Cypress Barrio neighborhood (Ordinance No. 06-25)
• Third extension of tolling agreements with Milan REI, LLC for 90 days to evaluate non-residential uses at Brandman and Creekside Village sites
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 04-25 amending firework prohibition in certain areas
• Authorize purchase of consulting services from 1903 Solutions LLC for $10,000

The council approved the FY 2025‑2026 Preliminary General Fund budget of $147.0 M in revenue and $149.6 M in expenditures, and the Citywide budget of $253.5 M revenue and $280.1 M expenditures. Ordinance No. 04‑25 restricting certain fireworks and Ordinance No. 07‑25 adopting a fire‑responsibility map were each adopted. The council extended the tolling agreements with Milan REI, LLC for 90 days and authorized a $10,000 consulting contract with 1903 Solutions LLC. A public hearing on a historic‑district zoning change was continued to a later date.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Preliminary General Fund budget (5‑0 vote)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Preliminary Citywide budget (5‑0 vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 04‑25 restricting safe and sane fireworks (5‑0 vote)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 07‑25 fire‑responsibility map (5‑0 vote)
• Extended Tolling Agreements with Milan REI, LLC for 90 days (5‑0 vote)
• Authorized purchase of consulting services from 1903 Solutions LLC for $10,000 (5‑0 vote)
• Continued public hearing on historic Cypress Barrio zoning change (5‑0 vote)

Design Review Committee

The City of Orange Design Review Committee regular meeting scheduled for May 21, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. was cancelled. The agenda notes that the next regular meeting will be held on June 4, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber. No items were decided or discussed at this cancelled session.

• May 21, 2025 Design Review Committee meeting cancelled; next meeting set for June 4, 2025

The Design Review Committee regular meeting scheduled for May 21, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decisions made. The next regular meeting is set for June 4, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The Park Planning and Community Events Commission will consider collaborating on the U.S. Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) with USA250-OC, potentially forming a subcommittee of up to three commissioners. The commission will also select a Chair and Vice Chair for the remainder of the one-year term. Approval of the October 2024 meeting minutes is on the agenda.

• Discussion of U.S. Semiquincentennial commemoration in collaboration with USA250-OC
• Possible appointment of up to three commissioners to Semiquincentennial Subcommittee
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for remainder of one-year term
• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2024 meeting

The commission approved the October 15, 2024 meeting minutes. Commissioners Litwin, Freeman, and Kushon were selected for a Semiquincentennial subcommittee. Commissioner Kushon was appointed Chair for the remainder of the term. Vice Chair Freeman was re‑appointed for the remainder of the term.

• Approved October 15, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Selected Litwin, Freeman, and Kushon to serve on Semiquincentennial Subcommittee (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Kushon as Chair for the remainder of the one‑year term (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Vice Chair Freeman for the remainder of the one‑year term (unanimous)

Orange City Council

The City Council is convening a special meeting consisting entirely of a closed session. The body will discuss public employment regarding the City Manager and City Attorney, and meet with labor negotiators.

• Closed session discussion on City Manager employment
• Closed session discussion on City Attorney employment
• Conference with labor negotiators for Orange Management Association, Orange Municipal Employees’ Association, and IBEW Local 47

The Orange City Council recessed to a closed session at 6:16 p.m. to consider two public‑employment items (city manager and city attorney) and a conference with labor negotiators. No votes, approvals, or other actions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. after the discussion.

Planning Commission

The Regular Meeting of the City of Orange Planning Commission scheduled for May 19, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2025.

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 19, 2025 was cancelled on May 15, 2025. No agenda items were considered or decided. The next regular meeting is set for June 2, 2025.

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will consider adopting a proposed Volunteer Services Policy and select July 21, 2025, as the annual meeting date. The agenda also includes approval of April meeting minutes and reports from the Friends, Foundation, and Library Director. No other major actions are scheduled.

• Adoption of Proposed Volunteer Services Policy
• Selection of July 21, 2025, as annual meeting date
• Approval of minutes from April 21, 2025, regular meeting
• Library Services Director's report with March 2025 statistics
• Financial report for FY25 through April 2025

The regular meeting scheduled for May 19, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. All agenda items will be moved to the adjourned regular meeting on July 21, 2025 at 10 a.m. No substantive decisions were made.

Orange City Council

The City Council has adjourned its May 17 special meeting to a closed session on May 18 to discuss a personnel matter regarding the City Manager position. The only agenda item is a public employment discussion under Government Code Section 54957(b)(1).

• Closed session on Public Employment for the City Manager title

The Orange City Council met on May 18, 2025 for a special session. The meeting included a roll call, a recess to closed session to discuss public employment, and adjourned at 4:35 p.m. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss the employment of the City Manager. No other business is scheduled; the next regular meeting is May 27.

• Closed session discussion on Public Employment: City Manager

The City Council met in closed session on May 17, 2025. No public comments or reports were presented, and no actions or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m.

Orange City Council

This is a special meeting with a 4:30 PM closed session. The City Council will discuss labor negotiations with three employee organizations, consider appointments for City Manager and City Attorney, and confer with legal counsel on one anticipated litigation case. No public votes on these items are scheduled; the council will only report out on closed session actions.

• Labor negotiations with Orange Management Association, Orange Municipal Employees’ Association, and IBEW Local 47
• Public employment discussion for City Manager position
• Public employment discussion for City Attorney position
• Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one potential case)

The council entered a closed session at 4:33 p.m. to discuss labor negotiations, public employment appointments, and anticipated litigation. No votes or decisions were recorded during the session.

Orange City Council

The City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items including contracts, purchases, and grant acceptances. Notable actions include authorizing a grant application for the White Oak Ridge & Palmyra Avenue Water Quality Storm Drain Improvement Project under Measure M2, approving plans for FY2025-2026 asphalt replacement, and purchasing law enforcement ammunition and ballistic vests.

• Resolution No. 11604 authorizing application for Measure M2 Environmental Cleanup Tier 1 grant for White Oak Ridge & Palmyra Avenue storm drain improvements
• Approval of plans and specifications for Asphalt Replacement at Various Locations for FY2025-2026 and authorization to advertise for bids
• Sole source purchase of Winchester law enforcement ammunition from Dooley Enterprise, Inc. for $153,000
• Purchase of ballistic vests and helmets from U.S. Armor Corporation for $52,000
• Three-year agreement with GovOS, Inc. for SeamlessDocs forms management services at $64,036.23

The council approved the Consent Calendar, which included waiving ordinance readings, ratifying financial registers, and several contracts and appropriations such as a $64,036.23 GovOS services agreement, a $59,800 amendment to a Tetra Tech contract, and purchases of ammunition ($153,000) and ballistic gear ($52,000). They also adopted resolutions to apply for a Measure M2 environmental cleanup grant and to fund the 2025‑2026 Pavement Management Program using SB 1 funds, and approved landscape maintenance assessment districts. A motion to continue the zoning ordinance public hearing (Item 10.2) was carried, moving it to the May 27 meeting.

• Approved Consent Calendar items including waiver of ordinance readings (unanimous)
• Approved $64,036.23 three‑year GovOS forms management agreement
• Approved $59,800 Fifth Amendment to Tetra Tech contract (total $1,056,150)
• Approved $153,000 sole‑source purchase of ammunition from Dooley Enterprises
• Approved $52,000 purchase of ballistic vests and helmets from U.S. Armor
• Adopted Resolution No. 11605 approving 2025‑2026 Pavement Management Program budget funded by SB 1
• Adopted Resolution No. 11604 authorizing application for Measure M2 environmental cleanup grant
• Motion to continue Item 10.2 (zoning ordinance) carried (5‑0; Dumitru, Gyllenhammer absent)

Audit Advisory Committee

The Audit Advisory Committee will discuss the results from the review of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and finalize a deliverable to present to the City Council. They will also discuss the scope, timeline, and responsibilities for Prop 218. Additionally, the committee will select members to work with auditors on the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 audit planning.

• Review of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and finalizing a deliverable for City Council presentation
• Discussion of Prop 218 scope, timeline, and responsibilities
• Selection of up to three committee members to work with Lance, Soll & Lunghard LLP on FY 2024-25 audit planning
• Item ACFR and Prop 218 review continued from April 3, 2025 meeting

The committee distributed a proposed outline for a written and verbal report to the City Council. Members Horton and Brown volunteered to review Proposition 218 funds if needed. Li, Grampp, and Wilterink were selected to meet with Lance, Soll & Lunghard LLP to plan the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 audit. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2025.

• Chair Cavecche distributed a proposed outline for the Council report (no vote)
• Horton and Brown volunteered to review Prop 218 funds on behalf of the committee (no vote)
• Li, Grampp, and Wilterink selected to meet with Lance, Soll & Lunghard LLP for FY2025 audit planning (no vote)
• Next regular Audit Advisory meeting set for October 2, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (no vote)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a proposal to construct a 213,572-square-foot warehouse at 534 W. Struck Avenue and recommend approval to the Planning Commission. The agenda also includes approval of the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes and public comment periods. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Proposal for new warehouse facility at 534 W. Struck Avenue (Design Review No. 5140)
• Recommendation of approval to the Planning Commission
• Approval of minutes from the April 16, 2025 regular meeting
• Public comments accepted on agenda items and general matters

The Design Review Committee approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. It then approved the Consent Calendar by unanimous vote of the six present members. The committee also voted to recommend approval of Design Review No. 5140—a 213,572‑square‑foot warehouse at 534 W. Struck Avenue—to the Planning Commission, adding three specific conditions. All motions were carried with the same six members voting yes and the absent member, Skorpanich, not voting.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar (Farfan, McDermott, Grosse, Ledesma, Lopez, Gladson Ayes; Skorpanich Noes)
• Recommended approval of warehouse project (Design Review No. 5140) to Planning Commission with three conditions (Farfan, McDermott, Grosse, Ledesma, Lopez, Gladson Ayes; Skorpanich Noes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit allowing beer and wine for on-site consumption at a new restaurant located at 2202 N. Tustin Street, Suite C. The consent calendar includes approval of the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 3237 for on-site beer and wine sales at 2202 N. Tustin Street, Suite C
• CEQA exemption finding under Class 1 (Existing Facilities)
• Approval of April 21, 2025 regular meeting minutes (consent calendar)

The commission approved the minutes from the April 21 meeting and adopted the consent calendar. It then approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3237, allowing the sale of beer and wine for on‑site consumption at a new restaurant at 2202 N. Tustin Street, Suite C. The approvals were adopted without any recorded opposition.

• Approved April 21 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar (5 Ayes, 0 Noes, 2 Abstain)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 3237 for beer & wine sales at 2202 N. Tustin St. (7 Ayes, 0 Noes)

Investment Advisory Committee

The committee will provide input on proposed Financial Management Policies and the Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Members will also select a Chair and Vice Chair for a term ending April 22, 2026.

• Selection of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of proposed Financial Management Policies
• Annual review and approval of the Statement of Investment Policy for FY 2025-26
• Investment Portfolio Update including Chandler reports from January through March 2025

The regular meeting scheduled for April 23, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made. The next meeting is set for July 23, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Weimer Room.

Santiago Creek Commission

The Santiago Creek Commission will approve the minutes from its January 22, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will discuss and establish the vision statement and recommended projects for Segment Two of the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan. They will also review the Segment Three parcel‑ownership map and consider themes for its vision statement. Finally, the commission will select a chair and vice chair for a term ending January 28, 2026.

• Approve minutes of the January 22, 2025 regular meeting
• Review and discuss Segment Two vision statement for the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan
• Review and discuss recommended projects for Segment Two of the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan
• Review Segment Three parcel‑ownership map and possible vision statement themes
• Select Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Santiago Creek Commission (term ends Jan 28, 2026)

The Santiago Creek Commission approved the minutes from the Jan. 22, 2025 meeting. It adopted the Segment Two vision statement and added a community garden and recommended projects to the Segment Two plan. The Commission also approved the Segment Three map, themes, and vision‑statement recommendations. Finally, Brendon Moeller was selected as Chair and Pamela Galera as Vice Chair for a term ending Jan. 28, 2026.

• Approved Jan. 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 7‑0)
• Approved Segment Two vision statement (unanimous 7‑0)
• Included community garden and recommended projects in Segment Two plan (unanimous 7‑0)
• Approved Segment Three map, themes, and vision‑statement recommendations (unanimous 7‑0)
• Selected Brendon Moeller as Chair (unanimous 7‑0)
• Selected Pamela Galera as Vice Chair (unanimous 7‑0)

Orange City Council

The council will consider an agreement with Grant Thornton Advisors, LLC for budget risk and economic advisory services costing $110,000 plus a $6,600 contingency. It will adopt the updated City of Orange Sewer System Management Plan to comply with a state water resources order. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of April 8, 2025 meeting minutes, a letter of intent for a potential open‑space/park development, and a second budget study session for the FY 2025‑26 capital improvement budget.

• Agreement with Grant Thornton Advisors, LLC – $110,000 plus $6,600 contingency ($116,600 total) for budget risk and economic advisory services
• Adoption of the updated City of Orange Sewer System Management Plan
• Letter of Intent with Milan REI X, LLC and Landify ECT Corporation for potential open space/park development
• Approval of minutes from the April 8, 2025 special and regular council meetings
• Second Budget Study Session for FY 2025‑26 capital improvement project budget and five‑year CIP

The City Council approved the minutes from the April 8 meeting and adopted the updated Sewer System Management Plan. It approved the regular‑session consent calendar and authorized a $116,600 agreement with Grant Thornton Advisors for budget risk and economic advisory services. The Council also approved a letter of intent with Milan REI X, LLC and Landify ECT Corporation for a potential open‑space/park development.

• Approved April 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted updated Sewer System Management Plan (7‑0)
• Approved consent calendar items (7‑0)
• Authorized $116,600 Grant Thornton advisory agreement (7‑0)
• Approved letter of intent for open‑space/park development (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss amending the municipal code regarding Single Room Occupancy housing and residential chicken limits. The body will also consider a time extension for a mixed-use apartment development.

• Ordinance to establish Single Room Occupancy housing as a permitted land use for qualifying properties
• Proposed update to Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code regarding the number of chickens and setback requirements on residential properties
• Two-year time extension for Street Lights Mixed-Use Apartment Development at 840 The City Drive South
• Approval of April 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission approved the April 7 meeting minutes and the Consent Calendar, and approved a time‑extension for the Street Lights Mixed‑Use Apartment Development at 840 The City Drive South. It adopted a resolution recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance permitting Single‑Room Occupancy housing and found it CEQA‑exempt. It also adopted a resolution recommending an ordinance updating residential chicken limits and setbacks, also CEQA‑exempt. All motions carried with five Ayes, zero Noes and two members absent.

• Approved April 7 meeting minutes (5 Ayes, 0 Noes, 2 absent)
• Approved time extension for Street Lights Mixed‑Use Apartment Development (5 Ayes, 0 Noes, 2 absent)
• Approved Consent Calendar (5 Ayes, 0 Noes, 2 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 16‑24 recommending SRO housing ordinance and CEQA exemption (5 Ayes, 0 Noes, 2 absent)
• Adopted Resolution PC 03‑25 recommending chicken‑limit ordinance and CEQA exemption (5 Ayes, 0 Noes, 2 absent)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will open the meeting, allow public comments, approve the minutes from the March 17, 2025 regular meeting, and receive several reports. Reports include the Friends of the Orange Public Library, the Orange Public Library Foundation, the Library Services Director’s updates and the FY25 financial report. The Board will also hear reports from the Chair and Trustees before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of the March 17, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive and file Friends of the Orange Public Library report
• Receive and file Orange Public Library Foundation report
• Receive and file Library Services Director’s report and FY25 financial report
• Hear reports from the Chair and Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees approved the minutes of the March 17, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The meeting featured reports from the Library Foundation, the Library Director, and the Board Chair. The Chair announced the cancellation of the regular meetings scheduled for June 16 and July 21, 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of March 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider two project requests. The body will review a request for a new commercial bank building and a request for a new blade sign in the Old Towne Orange Historic District.

• Request to construct a new commercial bank building with a drive-through ATM at 2355 N. Tustin Street (Design Review No. 5151)
• Request to install a new blade sign at 238 W. Chapman Avenue in the Old Towne Orange Historic District (Design Review No. 5163)

The Design Review Committee approved Design Review 5163 for a new blade sign at 238 W. Chapman Avenue in the Old Towne Orange Historic District. The committee also recommended Design Review 5151 for a new commercial bank with a drive‑through ATM at 2355 N. Tustin Street to the Planning Commission, adding specific landscape‑maintenance conditions. Both motions carried with the votes of all present members.

• Approved blade sign at 238 W. Chapman Ave (Design Review 5163) – motion carried
• Recommended bank building with drive‑through ATM at 2355 N. Tustin St (Design Review 5151) to Planning Commission with landscape conditions – motion carried

City Traffic Commission

The City Traffic Commission will consider approving time-limited parking, permit parking zones, and new stop signs. The commission will also approve the installation of blue and red curbs.

• Installation of one-hour time-limited parking on S. Citrus Street
• Installation of blue curb at 1845 E. Grove Avenue
• Installation of a one-way stop control at N. Adele Street and E. Lomita Avenue
• Installation of an all-way stop at E. Almond Avenue and S. Center Street
• Request for permit parking on E. Avenida Palmar and N. Sandpiper Circle

The Traffic Commission approved several traffic improvements. It adopted one‑hour time‑limited parking and a five‑foot red curb extension on the west side of S. Citrus Street. It also approved blue curb at 1845 E. Grove Ave, new stop controls at N. Adele St & E. Lomita Ave and E. Almond Ave & S. Center St, red curb at 2190 N. Canal St, and permit parking on E. Avenida Palmar, N. Sandpiper Circle, and N. Mallard St, forwarding the permit plans to the City Council. All motions carried with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved one‑hour time‑limited parking and 5‑ft red curb on west side of S. Citrus St (5‑yes, 2 absent/recused)
• Approved approx. 22 ft blue curb at 1845 E. Grove Ave (6‑yes, 1 absent)
• Approved one‑way stop control at N. Adele St & E. Lomita Ave (7‑yes)
• Approved all‑way stop at E. Almond Ave & S. Center St (7‑yes)
• Approved red curb at 2190 N. Canal St (7‑yes)
• Approved permit parking on both sides of E. Avenida Palmar and N. Sandpiper Circle, forwarded to City Council (7‑yes)
• Approved permit parking on both sides of N. Mallard St, forwarded to City Council (7‑yes)

Orange City Council

The City Council will review a consent calendar featuring multiple service agreements and infrastructure repairs. Key items include software upgrades for the Police Department and ADA wheelchair ramp replacements.

• Agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for Police Department software upgrades: $465,414.50
• Contract with MDJ Management, LLC for Police Department shower and restroom repairs: $225,706
• Contract with CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. for ADA Wheelchair Ramp Replacement: $93,456
• Third Amendment to Agreement with Yunex, LLC for traffic signal and street lighting repair: $250,000
• Appropriation of $23,000 in donation funding from the Friends of Orange Public Library

The Orange City Council approved a series of contracts and agreements, most notably a $2,868,928 contract with Best Drilling and Pump, Inc. for the Well 29 drilling project. The council also adopted a resolution defining “Holidays” on city signs and dissolved the Brandman and Creekside Village Council Ad Hoc Committee. All consent‑calendar items were ratified without dissent.

• Approved $2,868,928 contract with Best Drilling and Pump, Inc. for Well 29 drilling project
• Approved $487,499 contract with Calmex Engineering, Inc. for Pixley Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation
• Approved $93,456 contract with CT&T Concrete Paving, Inc. for ADA wheelchair ramp replacement
• Approved $225,706 contract with MDJ Management, LLC for Police Department shower and restroom repairs
• Authorized $10,000 increase to Zoll Medical Corporation blanket purchase order for medical supplies
• Approved grant of utility easement to Southern California Gas Company for gas service line installation
• Adopted Resolution No. 11602 defining the term “Holidays” on city regulatory signs (unanimous vote)
• Dissolved the Brandman and Creekside Village Council Ad Hoc Committee (unanimous vote)

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council convenes a special closed‑session meeting to hear public comments on confidential items, then recesses for a conference with labor negotiators representing the city and several employee unions. The meeting concludes with a closed‑session report before adjournment to the regular session.

• Call to Order and roll call
• Public comments on closed‑session items (3‑minute limit per speaker)
• Recess to closed session for conference with labor negotiators – City Manager Tom Kisela, HR Director Monica Espinoza, and unions including Orange Management Association and IBEW Local 47
• Closed‑session report
• Adjournment to the 6:00 p.m. regular session

The council met in closed session to discuss a conference with labor negotiators, including the City Manager and Human Resources Director, and representatives from several employee organizations. No votes or formal decisions were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to amend Conditional Use Permit No. 255 to expand an existing day care center on a church campus from 26 to 79 students. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting on the consent calendar. The project is proposed to be exempt from CEQA review.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 3235 to increase day care enrollment from 26 to 79 students at 250 S. Prospect Street
• Consideration of CEQA exemption under Section 15301 for the day care expansion
• Consent calendar item: approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from March 17, 2025
• Appeal deposit for any final commission determination is $1,000

The commission adopted Resolution No. 02-25, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 3235, which raises the maximum enrollment of the day‑care center at 250 S. Prospect Street from 26 to 79 students. The request was found categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15301. The motion carried unanimously with six votes in favor and one member absent. The commission also approved the March 17, 2025 minutes and the consent calendar.

• Approved minutes of the March 17, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved the Consent Calendar (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 02-25 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 3235 to increase daycare capacity to 79 students (6-0)
• Found the request CEQA exempt under Section 15301 (6-0)

Audit Advisory Committee

The Audit Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting to consider proposed financial management policies and to discuss establishing a clear scope, timeline, and responsibilities for reviewing the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports from FY 2007-08 through FY 2023-24, along with Prop 218 matters as brought before the City Council. The committee will also receive and file the FY 2023-24 audit results.

• Review of proposed Financial Management Policies
• Discussion to establish scope for ACFR reviews covering FY 2007-08 through FY 2023-24 and Prop 218
• Receive FY 2023-24 Audit Results

The Audit Advisory Committee agreed to conduct a multi‑year review of the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) as directed by the Finance Director. The review will be performed in the Finance Office and the results will be presented to City Council at the June 10, 2025 meeting. The FY 2023‑24 audit results were received and filed. No other actions were taken.

• Assigned committee members to review several years of the ACFR; findings to be presented to Council on June 10, 2025

Design Review Committee

The Regular Meeting of the City of Orange Design Review Committee scheduled for April 2, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2025.

The regular Design Review Committee meeting scheduled for April 2, 2025 was cancelled. No decisions, approvals, or other actions were taken. The next meeting is set for April 16, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 25, 2025, starting with a closed session on litigation, city manager employment, and labor negotiations. During the regular session, the council will decide on a $305,000 amendment to a building services contract, adopt a bicycle ordinance, appoint members to the Investment Advisory Committee, receive the 2024 police crime report, and consider a first amendment to the city manager's employment agreement revising termination and severance. The council will also review a fiscal year 2024-2025 budget status report and hold the first budget study session for the upcoming fiscal year.

• First Amendment to Willdan Engineering contract for on-call building services: $305,000 increase, total not to exceed $405,000
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 05-25, repealing and replacing Chapter 10.10 on bicycles
• Appointments to Investment Advisory Committee for two-year terms ending June 30, 2027
• First Amendment to City Manager Thomas C. Kisela's employment agreement, revising termination and severance
• First Budget Study Session for FY 2025-26 General Fund Budget

The City Council approved the Consent Calendar, which included waiving full reading of ordinances, adopting the minutes, amending a Willdan Engineering agreement for $305,000, and adopting a new bicycle ordinance. Councilmembers appointed six individuals to the Investment Advisory Committee and approved a first amendment to City Manager Thomas C. Kisela’s employment agreement. They also authorized continuing appropriations of $119,433.27 to four specific accounts and transferred $176,328 from the Major Building Improvements Fund to the General Fund. All actions were approved unanimously by the six members present, with Councilmember Dumitru absent.

• Waived full reading of all ordinances – approved
• Approved February and March 2025 council minutes – approved
• Amended Willdan Engineering agreement to $305,000 (total not‑to‑exceed $405,000) – approved
• Adopted Ordinance No. 05‑25 repealing and replacing bike code Chapter 10.10 – adopted
• Appointed six members to the Investment Advisory Committee for two‑year terms – approved
• Approved first amendment to City Manager Thomas C. Kisela’s employment agreement – approved
• Authorized continuing appropriations of $119,433.27 to four accounts – approved
• Transferred $176,328 from the Major Building Improvements Fund to the General Fund – approved

Design Review Committee

The Regular Meeting of the City of Orange Design Review Committee scheduled for March 19, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 2, 2025.

The regular Design Review Committee meeting scheduled for March 19, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered or decided. The next meeting is set for April 2, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The Regular Meeting of the Park Planning and Community Events Commission scheduled for March 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2025.

The March 18, 2025 regular meeting of the Park Planning and Community Events Commission was cancelled on February 24, 2025. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance to allow Single Room Occupancy (SRO) housing as a permitted use in certain zoning districts. A public hearing on expanding a day care center at 250 S. Prospect Street is scheduled to be continued to April 7. The commission will also receive the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report.

• Public hearing and vote on ordinance to allow SRO housing in certain zoning districts
• Continuation of public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 3235 to increase capacity at day care at 250 S. Prospect Street
• Receive and file the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and 2024 Annual Housing Element Progress Report
• Approval of February 20, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the consent calendar and the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report. Both public hearings—one on increasing day care capacity at 250 S. Prospect Street and one on establishing Single Room Occupancy housing as a permitted use—were continued to future meetings. No substantive decisions were made on the hearings.

• Approved consent calendar including February 20, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Received and filed 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report (7-0)
• Continued day care capacity increase hearing to April 7, 2025 (7-0)
• Continued SRO housing ordinance hearing to April 21, 2025 (7-0)

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

This regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees consists of procedural items including approval of February 24 meeting minutes, receiving the Friends and Foundation reports, the Library Director's report, and a financial report through February 2025. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2025, regular meeting
• Friends of the Orange Public Library report
• Orange Public Library Foundation report
• Library Services Director's report and updates
• Financial report for FY25 through February 2025

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees met on March 17, 2025, and approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting. The board received and filed the February 2025 financial report and heard updates from the Friends of the Library, the Library Services Director, and the Chair. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of February 24, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Received and filed February 2025 financial report

Community Development Block Grant Program Committee

The CDBG Program Committee will hold a public hearing to determine funding amounts for 2025-2026 program proposals and recommend priorities for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. They will also receive updates on existing CDBG programs. The committee's recommendations will go to the City Council for adoption.

• Public hearing and funding decisions for 2025-2026 CDBG allocations including projects like Police Bike Patrol, Accessibility Ramps, Street Rehabilitation
• Consideration of proposals from organizations: Friendly Center, Fair Housing Foundation, Casa Teresa, Families Forward, Operation School Bell, Fentanyl Solutions, The Hub OC
• CDBG program updates presentation (staff report)

The committee approved $155,166.60 in CDBG funding for six community programs and $672,388.60 for capital improvements, all to be recommended to the City Council. It also approved proportional adjustments to allocations if the CDBG entitlement differs from estimates and directed staff to incorporate the recommendations into the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one member absent.

• Approved $15,000 for Assistance League
• Approved $55,000 for Bike Patrol Program
• Approved $20,000 for Families Forward
• Approved $40,000 for Hub OC (Youth Centers of Orange)
• Approved $10,166.60 for Casa Teresa
• Approved $15,000 for Friendly Center
• Approved $500,000 for Street Rehabilitation, $100,000 for ADA Ramps, and $72,388.60 for Economic Development Business Support Program
• Approved proportional allocation adjustments for lower/higher CDBG entitlement and directed staff to incorporate recommendations into the Consolidated Plan

Orange City Council

The Council will first meet in closed session to discuss hiring a city manager and city attorney, and potential litigation. During the regular session, it will consider consent items including an $825,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant for police technology and equipment, a $1.19 million concrete replacement contract, and $322,961 for mobile data computers for police patrol vehicles. Administrative reports include a proposed tree maintenance agreement with the Mabury Ranch Homeowner's Association (initial cost $99,000) and a review of proposed financial management policies. A presentation on budget risk and economic opportunities from Grant Thornton LLP is also scheduled.

• U.S. DOJ grant $825,000 for police Technology and Equipment Program (Item 3.7)
• Contract with CJ Concrete Construction $1,193,610 for annual concrete replacement (Item 3.8)
• Purchase of 40 mobile data computers and docking stations from CDCE, Inc. for $322,961 (Item 3.9)
• Memorandum of Agreement with Mabury Ranch HOA for tree maintenance at $99,000 initial plus $5,000/year (Item 8.1)
• Parking Enforcement Program Review and Update (Item 7.1)

The City Council approved a $1,193,610 contract with CJ Concrete Construction for annual concrete replacement, and accepted an $825,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant for technology and equipment. The council also approved a four-year $223,222.80 agreement with HASA, Inc. for Hart Park pool maintenance, and a $198,660.12 telephone service support agreement with ProTelesis. A tree maintenance agreement with the Mabury Ranch HOA was continued until the HOA board formally approves it.

• Approved $1,193,610 concrete replacement contract with CJ Concrete Construction (6-0)
• Accepted $825,000 DOJ Technology and Equipment Program grant (6-0)
• Approved $223,222.80 four-year Hart Park pool maintenance agreement with HASA, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved $198,660.12 telephone service support agreement with ProTelesis (6-0)
• Approved Rotary Club car show parking lot license agreement (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 40 police mobile data computers and docking stations for $322,961 (6-0)
• Continued Mabury Ranch HOA tree maintenance MOA until HOA board approval (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 05-25 revising bicycle rules, including 20 mph speed limit and Class 3 e-bike ban on paths (6-0)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a request to demolish and replace a monument sign in the Old Towne Orange Historic District at 1006 E. Chapman Avenue. The committee will also select a Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term. The consent calendar includes approval of meeting minutes from November 6, 2024.

• Demolish and replace monument sign at 1006 E. Chapman Avenue in Old Towne Orange Historic District (Design Review No. 5160)
• Selection of Design Review Committee officers (Chair and Vice Chair) for one-year term effective March 6, 2025
• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2024 regular meeting

The Design Review Committee approved a request to demolish and replace a monument sign at 1006 E. Chapman Avenue in the Old Towne Orange Historic District (Design Review No. 5160). The committee also approved the minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting and re-appointed Chair Skorpanich and Vice Chair Farfan for the upcoming term. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Design Review No. 5160 for monument sign replacement at 1006 E. Chapman Ave (4-0, 2 absent, 1 recused)
• Approved minutes of November 6, 2024 meeting (3-0, 1 abstain, 2 absent, 1 recused)
• Re-appointed Maryann Skorpanich as Chair effective March 6, 2025 (5-0, 2 absent)
• Re-appointed Farfan as Vice Chair effective March 6, 2025 (5-0, 2 absent)

Planning Commission

The March 3, 2025 regular meeting of the Orange Planning Commission has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2025.

The March 3, 2025 Planning Commission meeting was cancelled on February 27, 2025. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2025.

Orange City Council

The City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 02-25 on second reading, which establishes parking meter zones, operations, fees, and procedures. The consent calendar includes routine items such as a $250,000 agreement for traffic engineering services, extension of tolling agreements for the Brandman and Creekside Village sites, and approval of plans for annual pavement maintenance. The council will also appoint members to the Traffic Commission and Investment Advisory Committee.

• Adopt Ordinance No. 02-25 establishing parking meter zones, operations, fees, and procedures (second reading)
• Agreement with Iteris, Inc. for on-call traffic engineering services and plan review ($250,000)
• Extension of tolling agreements with Milan REI X, LLC for Brandman and Creekside Village sites (90 days)
• Approval of plans and specifications for Annual Pavement Maintenance FY 2024-2025
• Single source purchase of four Opticom GPS Emergency Vehicle Preemption Systems ($47,500)

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 02-25 establishing parking meter zones, operations, fees, and procedures, with Councilmember Barrios recused. They also approved a $250,000 agreement with Iteris, Inc. for on-call traffic engineering services, extended tolling agreements with Milan REI X, LLC for 90 days, and adopted several other resolutions and contracts. The meeting included multiple public comments on affordable housing and other topics.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 02-25 establishing parking meter zones, operations, fees, and procedures (4-2, Barrios recused)
• Approved $250,000 agreement with Iteris, Inc. for on-call traffic engineering services and plan review
• Approved 90-day extension of Tolling Agreements with Milan REI X, LLC for Brandman and Creekside Village sites
• Approved plans and specs for Annual Pavement Maintenance FY 2024-2025 and authorized advertising for bids
• Adopted Ordinance No. 03-25 with administrative updates to Titles 9, 10, 12, and 13 of the Municipal Code
• Approved single source purchase of four Opticom GPS Emergency Vehicle Preemption Systems for up to $47,500
• Adopted Resolution No. IDA-006 amending Industrial Development Authority Bylaws
• Appointed Doug Redding to City Traffic Commission and Sean Chavarria to Mosquito and Vector Control Board

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

This is a routine meeting with no major decisions. The board will consider approving the January 27, 2025, meeting minutes and receive informational reports from the Friends of the Orange Public Library, the Library Foundation, and the Library Director, including a 2024 year-in-review statistics report and a financial report for FY25 through January 2025.

• Approve minutes of January 27, 2025 regular meeting
• Receive Library Director's report with 2024 year-in-review and January 2025 statistics
• Receive financial report for FY25 through January 2025
• Reports from Friends of the Orange Public Library and Library Foundation (informational)

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees met on February 24, 2025, and approved the minutes from the January 27, 2025 regular meeting. The board received reports from the Friends of the Library, the Library Foundation, and library staff, including updates on programs, finances, and operations. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved minutes of January 27, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to determine if two restaurants may sell alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption. The body will also select a Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 3225 for a Type 47 ABC License at 191 N. Orange Street (Culinary Dropout)
• Conditional Use Permit No. 3232 for a Type 41 License (beer and wine) at 765 The City Drive South #130
• Selection of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of January 20, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a Type 47 ABC license for Culinary Dropout at 191 N. Orange Street, adopting Resolution No. PC 33-24 with modified conditions on hours, patio use, and interior construction. It also approved a beer and wine license for HiroNori Craft Ramen at 765 The City Drive South #130, adopting Resolution No. PC 01-25. Both approvals included CEQA exemptions.

• Approved Resolution No. PC 33-24 for Culinary Dropout Type 47 license with modified conditions (4-3)
• Approved Resolution No. PC 01-25 for HiroNori Craft Ramen beer and wine license (7-0)
• Approved minutes of January 20, 2025 meeting
• Elected Commissioner Vejar as Chair for one-year term
• Elected Commissioner Leslie as Vice Chair for one-year term

Design Review Committee

The Regular Meeting of the City of Orange Design Review Committee scheduled for February 19, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2025.

The February 19, 2025, regular meeting of the Design Review Committee was cancelled on February 13, 2025. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Community Development Block Grant Program Committee

The CDBG Program Committee will select a Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term effective February 14, 2025. The committee will also receive presentations from applicants for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 CDBG funding.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for a one-year term
• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 CDBG funding applications

The Community Development Block Grant Program Committee re-elected Chair Benson and Vice Chair St. Clair for the 2025-26 program year, effective February 14, 2025. Both votes were unanimous among the six members present, with Mikail absent. The committee also received presentations from nine organizations and city departments requesting CDBG funding for fiscal year 2025-2026, but took no action on the applications.

• Re-elected Benson as Chair for 2025-26 (6-0, Mikail absent)
• Re-elected St. Clair as Vice Chair for 2025-26 (6-0, Mikail absent)
• Received and filed presentations from 9 funding applicants