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Orange City Council meeting summary

OrangeApr 28, 20264 min read

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Council approved multiple contracts, purchases, personnel agreements, and project completions; updated tenant-based rental assistance criteria; adopted a local hazard mitigation plan; and introduced an ordinance tightening fireworks enforcement. Council also approved permit parking on Olive Street (including 206 W. Almond), certified a 15-unit residential subdivision, and directed staff to return with revenue-measure options for the November 2026 ballot.

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What this means

The Council made decisions that affect housing help, parking, public safety, and local projects. Changes to the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program broaden eligibility (60% AMI) and add priority for people who are homeless or fleeing violence, meaning more residents may qualify for rental help. Permit parking was established on Olive Street (with one address added), which may change where nearby residents and businesses can park. The Council began the process to hold a sales-tax measure by asking staff for revenue options and introduced a stricter fireworks ordinance that would hold social hosts responsible and include enforcement and public education.

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Adopted Resolution No. 11662 approving subdivision and construction of 15 detached three-story dwellings at 715 W. Fletcher Avenue (ENT25-0015) and found the project CEQA-exempt under Class 32.
Approved updates to the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program: remove CalAIM denial requirement; set elderly definition to 62+; set income eligibility to 60% AMI; remove tenant deposit incentive; add special consideration for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness and those fleeing domestic/dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking; directed staff to submit updates to HUD.
Adopted Resolution No. 11666 to adopt the 2025 City of Orange Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Bifurcated appeal fees and adopted the remainder of the revised Master Schedule of Fees and Charges as modified (Resolution No. 11665); staff to return with a tiered appeals-fee structure.
Introduced and conducted first reading of amended Ordinance No. 02-26 to impose strict liability on social hosts for allowing or failing to prevent use or discharge of illegal fireworks, with an amendment to the definition to add the word 'altered' before 'safe and sane fireworks.'
Adopted Resolution No. 11667 establishing permit parking areas and included 206 W. Almond Street as eligible to receive permits (Olive Street from Almond to Palmyra).
Approved Letters of Understanding with IBEW Local 47 (Water and Maintenance & Crafts), Orange Municipal Employees’ Association, and Orange Management Association establishing terms through specified contract periods (Resolutions No. 11663, 11664, 11668, 11675).
Authorized and approved multiple contracts and purchases, including: DD Systems, Inc. for Skatepark at Grijalva Park ($2,525,836.50); R.J. Noble Company for Almond/Collins Avenue improvements ($1,931,051); G.M. Sager for asphalt repair ($179,630); purchase of 40 Cradlepoint routers ($65,481.49); VeloCloud hardware from Sidepath, Inc. ($40,800.51); and four traffic signal cabinets/controller plus Centracs maintenance ($113,969).
Adopted Resolution No. 11661 to execute a master lease-purchase agreement with PNC Bank for acquisition and financing of a Pierce Enforcer Urban Search and Rescue apparatus.
Approved agreements with the County of Orange for animal care/control/shelter services (five-year term, first year $1,828,025), County forensic specialist amendment ($226,795), NPDES stormwater permit implementation agreement, and other interagency items.
Accepted Notices of Completion for Well No. 29 Drilling Project, Serrano Park Lodge Pole Fencing Project, and Yorba Dog Park Improvements.
Directed staff to return on May 12 with information and options regarding potential revenue measures for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election (including a one-cent transactions and use tax proposal and other revenue options).

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