Briefing
Orange City Council (Feb 10, 2026) — Budget approvals, park/lease actions, contracts, and policy discussions
The Council met in Closed Session (City Manager six-month review; labor negotiations with IBEW Local 47) and held a Regular Session where it approved the Consent Calendar (including agreements for traffic engineering, legal defense, housing program administration, and water meter maintenance), received the FY 2024–25 General Fund report and authorized substantial purchase order carryovers, approved land lease option and lease agreements with the County of Orange for the OC Riverwalk and Rampart St. Park (with a $10,000 appropriation), authorized a three‑year Granicus subscription, approved an Energy and Performance Contract with Willdan for an investment‑grade audit, and approved the USA250 Celebration at Hart Park on July 3, 2026. Council directed staff to refer a potential ban on smoking in City parks to the Park Planning & Community Events Commission and authorized the Mayor to determine memorial adjournment placement. Public comment addressed homelessness, paid parking impacts, and environmental concerns about single‑use plastics. No closed session reportable actions were disclosed.
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