Orange — 2026-08-11

City Council

#1 Closed Session
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) & (d)(1) – One case Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2025-01581964
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3.1. Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda. Recommended Action: Approve. Attachments: Staff Report
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3.10. Response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “California Housing Mandates: The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County Neighborhoods” Recommended Action: Approve the City of Orange response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “California Housing Mandates: The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County Neighborhoods,” and authorize the Mayor to execute the response on behalf of the City Council. Attachments: Staff Report Grand Jury Report 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “California Housing Mandates: The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County Neighborhoods" END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * * * * * * 4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER An opportunity for the Mayor to make a brief announcement, report, or request. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(3), no action(s) or discussion(s) shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS An opportunity for Councilmembers to make a brief announcement, report, or request. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(3), no action(s) or discussion(s) shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda.
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3.2. Confirmation of accounts payable warrant registers dated July 7, 9, 16, 21, 23, and 30, 2026 and payroll check registers dated July 2, 17, and 31, 2026 Recommended Action: Ratify the accompanying registers. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - July 7, 2026 Accounts Payable Register Attachment 2 - July 9, 2026 Accounts Payable Register Attachment 3 - July 16, 2026 Accounts Payable Register Attachment 4 - July 21, 2026 Accounts Payable Register Attachment 5 - July 23, 2026 Accounts Payable Register Attachment 6 - July 30, 2026 Accounts Payable Register Attachment 7 - July 2, 2026 Payroll Register Attachment 8 - July 17, 2026 Payroll Register Attachment 9 - July 31, 2026 Payroll Register
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3.3. Agreement with UltraSystems Environmental, Inc. for environmental and survey services for the Riverdale Avenue Complete Street Improvement Project and authorize continuation of unspent grant balance and required match for Riverdale Avenue Complete Streets project Recommended Action: 1. Approve the agreement with UltraSystems Environmental, Inc. in the amount of $89,540 for environmental and survey services; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. 2. Authorize the continuation of the project budget in the amount of $426,000 to: 263-5101-87102-255039-20 Riverdale Avenue Complete Streets 3. Authorize the continuation of the project budget in the amount $2,560,720.33 to: 550-5101-87102-255039-20 Riverdale Avenue Complete Streets Attachments: Staff Report Consultant Services Agreement with UltraSystems Environmental, Inc.
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3.4. Second Amendment to the Agreement with Willdan Engineering for on-call building services Recommended Action: Approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Willdan Engineering in the amount of $200,000 for on-call building services; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. Attachments: Staff Report Second Amendment to the Agreement with Willdan Engineering
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3.5. First Amendment to Contract with G.M. Sager Construction Co., Inc. for Asphalt Repair Services Recommended Action: Approve the First Amendment to the Contract with G.M. Sager Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $135,000, plus a 10% contingency of $13,500 for asphalt repairs; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. Attachments: Staff Report First Amendment with G.M. Sager Construciton Co, Inc.
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3.6. Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 13-26 amending Chapter 12.48 of the Orange Municipal Code pertaining to parks to update sections related to smoking and vaping Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance No. 13-26. Attachments: Staff Report Ordinance No. 13-26
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3.7. Annual review and approval of the Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Action: Attachments: Staff Report
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3.8. Investment Portfolio Update report for April, May, and June 2026 Recommended Action: Receive and file the Investment Portfolio Update report for April, May, and June 2026. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 Chandler Monthly Investment Report April 2026 Attachment 2 Chandler Monthly Investment Report May 2026 Attachment 3 Chandler Monthly Investment Report June 2026 Attachment 4 Chandler Investment Report for the Period Ending June 30, 2026
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3.9. Response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “Wildfires Hit Home” Recommended Action: Approve the City of Orange’s response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, “Wildfires Hit Home,” and authorize the Mayor to execute the response on behalf of the City Council. Attachments: Staff Report Grand Jury Report, "Wildfires Hit Home" 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, "Wildfires Hit Home"
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5.1. Highlight Local Business (Gutierrez) 6. AB 1234 REPORTS This is the time for all AB 1234 reports required pursuant to Government Code Section 53232.3(d) on meetings and conferences attended at the City's expense. 7. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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8.1. Public Hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 53083 to consider approval of the Vehicle Incentive Program Participation Agreement with five Orange franchised automobile dealerships, contingent upon voter approval of a future Transactions and Use Tax Measure Recommended Action: 1. Conduct and close the Public Hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 53083. 2. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Participation Agreement with the participating Orange franchised vehicle dealers (Mazda of Orange, Selman Chevrolet, Nissan of Orange, Toyota of Orange, and Villa Ford of Orange) to establish the Vehicle Incentive Program for the period of April 1, 2027 to April 1, 2040, for an amount not to exceed $1,550,000 per year in rebates ($20,150,000 over the 13-year term), contingent upon voter approval of a future Transactions and Use Tax (sales tax) Measure. 3. Approve the Vehicle Incentive Program Guidelines as established by the City Manager and Economic Development Subsidy Report and direct staff to return following the November 3, 2026, election with any necessary implementation actions and budget appropriation requests, contingent upon voter approval of the proposed Transactions and Use Tax Measure. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 Participation Agreement with Dealerships Attachment 2 Economic Development Subsidy Report (per Government Code Section 53083) Attachment 3 Vehicle Incentive Program Guidelines 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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9.1. County of Orange Unincorporated Island Annexation Study and Policy Direction Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the presentation regarding the potential annexation of the 2. Provide policy direction regarding whether staff should pursue annexation of all, some, or none of the remaining County islands, and identify any additional analysis desired before initiating formal proceedings. Attachments: Staff Report County Island Profiles (OC LAFCO) 1980 Property Tax Agreement 10. ADJOURNMENT The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, with Closed Session beginning at 5:00 p.m., if necessary. 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: August 6, 2026