The City of Orange City Council welcomes you to this meeting and encourages your participation. Regular City Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Agenda Information
The agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. The City Council may take legislative action deemed appropriate with respect to the item and is not limited to the recommended action indicated in staff reports or the agenda. The agenda and supporting documentation is available after 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the Council meeting on the City's website at www.cityoforange.org, at the City Clerk's Office located at 300 E. Chapman Avenue, and at the Main Public Library located at 407 E. Chapman Avenue. Written materials relating to an item on the agenda that are provided to the City Council after agenda packet distribution and within 72 hours before Council is to consider the item will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office during normal business hours; at the City Council meeting; and made available on the City's website.
Public Participation
Regular meetings are televised live on Spectrum Cable Channel 3 and AT&T U-verse Channel 99, and streamed live and on-demand on the City's website at www.cityoforange.org.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the public may address the City Council on any agenda item before or during Council’s consideration of the item, and on any other matters within the City Council’s jurisdiction by using any of the following methods:
1) In-Person
To speak on an item on the agenda, complete a speaker card indicating your name, address, and identify the agenda item number or subject matter you wish to address. The card should be given to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. General comments are received during the “Public Comments” section at the beginning of the Regular Session. No action may be taken on off-agenda items unless authorized by law. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker unless a different time limit is announced. It is requested that you state your name for the record, then proceed to address the City Council. All speakers shall observe civility, decorum, and good behavior.
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2) Written Public Comments via eComment
Members of the public can submit their written comments electronically for City Council consideration by using the eComment feature on the Agenda page of the City's website at www.cityoforange.org. To ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, we encourage the public to submit written comments by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. All written comments will be provided to the Council for consideration and posted on the City’s website after the meeting.
3) Public Comments via recorded voicemail message
Finally, the public can record their comments by calling (714) 744-2234 no later than 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Recorded messages will not be played at the meeting, but will be provided to the Council.
In accordance with Ordinance No. 10-01, any person making personal, impertinent, slanderous or profane remarks or who becomes boisterous while addressing the Council shall be called to order by the Mayor. If such conduct continues, the Mayor may order the person barred from addressing the City Council further during that meeting, unless permission to continue is granted by a majority vote of the Council.
Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 744-5500 with any questions.
ADA Requirements: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's office at (714) 744-5500. Notification at least 48 hours in advance of meeting will enable the City to make arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting.
REMINDER: Please silence all electronic devices while City Council is in session.
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5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
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6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION
OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Proclamation celebrating Old Towne Preservation Association’s 40th Anniversary
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda.
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Confirmation of accounts payable warrant registers dated January 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026 and payroll check registers dated January 2, 16, and 30, 2026
Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meetings held on January 13 and January 27, 2026.
Agreement with AGA Engineers, Inc. for Traffic Engineering Services to validate and reestablish speed limits citywide based on the provisions of Assembly Bill 43.
Attorney Services Agreement with Bordin Semmer, LLP to provide legal services relating to litigation defense in the matter of Ayoleone Amani Bufkin, et al. v. Vista Del Rio Housing Partners LP, et al.
First Amendment to Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Act Program, and Housing Set-Aside Administration Support.
Authorize increase of purchase order to Ferguson Waterworks for the Neptune 360 annual maintenance subscription for remote read water meters and miscellaneous parts needed for water system maintenance operations.
Establish the order of business for all Regular, Adjourned, and Special City Council Meetings. Resolution No. 11656.
Side Letter Agreement between the City of Orange and the City of Orange Police Association. Resolution No. 11657.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER
Discuss establishing a Memorial Adjournment Policy
Discuss prohibiting smoking in City parks
Agenda Item
REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS
Consider establishing a City Council ad hoc committee to address Police and Fire Departments budgetary needs (Dumitru)
Other Councilmember Reports
AB 1234 REPORTS
Agenda Item
REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER
Agenda Item
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Report.
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Land lease option and land lease agreements with the County of Orange for OC Riverwalk Project and Rampart St. Park Project respectively and appropriation of $10,000 in Developer Impact Fees - Park for the administration of these agreements.
Approve a Subscription and Services Agreement with Granicus, LLC, a Minnesota Limited Liability Company for a three-year term.
Energy and Performance Contract with Willdan Energy Solutions.
Recommendation for Celebration in the Park on July 3, 2026, in connection with the USA250 initiative.
Investment Portfolio Update for October, November, and December of 2025.
ADJOURNMENT
I, Pamela Coleman, CMC, City Clerk for the City of Orange, do hereby declare, under penalty of perjury, that a full and correct copy of this agenda was posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54950 et. seq., at the following locations: Orange Civic Center kiosk and Orange City Clerk's Office at 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange Main Public Library at 407 E. Chapman Avenue, Police facility at 1107 N. Batavia Street, and uploaded to the City's website www.cityoforange.org.
Date posted: February 5, 2026
Recommendation for Celebration in the Park on July 3, 2026, in connection with the USA250 initiative.
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
RECESS: The City Council recessed at 7:52 p.m. and reconvened at 8:03 p.m. with all Members present, except Councilmember Gutierrez who was absent.
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