Orange City Council

City of Orange Orange City Council August 12, 2025 MINUTES - FINAL The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember Gyllenhammer participated in this meeting via teleconference from Out N About Treehouses, The Lodge, 300 Page Creek Road, Cave Junction OR 97523. A copy of the agenda was posted at this location. 5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Slater called Closed Session to order at 5:00 p.m. 1.1 ROLL CALL Present: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater Absent: None Councilmember Gyllenhammer participated via teleconference. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None 3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:01 p.m. with all Members present to discuss the following: a. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)1 Title: City Attorney b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager; Tom Kisela, Interim City Manager; Monica Espinoza, Human Resources Employee Organizations: Orange Management Association, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 47 (Maintenance and Crafts and Water Division), and Top Management Page 1 of 11

Orange City Council Minutes - Final August 12, 2025 c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9. (One potential case) RECESS TO REGULAR MEETING: At 6:02 p.m., the City Council recessed from Closed Session to a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber. The Council reconvened in Closed Session at 10:10 p.m. with all Members present. Councilmember Gyllenhammer participated via teleconference. 4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT None 5. ADJOURNMENT Closed Session was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. 6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION 1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER Mayor Slater called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. 1.1 INVOCATION Given by Rev. Father Neil Edlin from St. Mary Magdalene Church. 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Dan Slater. 1.3 ROLL CALL Present: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater Absent: None Councilmember Gyllenhammer participated via teleconference. 1.4 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council presented Interim City Manager Tom Kisela with a City street sign and thanked him for his three years of service as City Manager. 1.5 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS Interim City Attorney Winthers reported that Council will reconvene in Closed Session after the Regular Session. 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Speakers: Greg Arrowsmith spoke about the impacts of bankruptcy on a city. Cynthia Gonzalez spoke about recent federal immigration raids. Page 2 of 11

Orange City Council Minutes - Final August 12, 2025 Reggie Mundekis described reimagined grocery stores and markets in other communities and looks forward to those types of stores coming to Orange. Miguel Telles expressed concerns with increased traffic and safety on Meats and Santiago. Heather Flessing expressed concerns with increased traffic and safety on Meats and Santiago. Alice Lee spoke about recent federal immigration raids by masked agents. Doug Hamilton spoke about the blighted condition of the Village at Orange. Craig Attanasio spoke about recent federal immigration raids by masked agents. Written Public Comment Janice Brownfield submitted an email encouraging the City to generate income from solar energy initiatives and power purchase agreements. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR All items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are enacted by one motion approving the recommended action listed on the Agenda. Any member of the City Council, staff, or the public may request an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion or separate action. Unless otherwise specified in the request to remove an item from the Consent Calendar, all items removed shall be considered immediately following action on the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. 3.1. Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda. ACTION: Approved. 3.2. Confirmation of accounts payable warrant registers dated July 15, 17, 24, 29, and 31, 2025 and payroll check warrants date July 3 and 18, 2025. ACTION: Ratified the accompanying registers. 3.3. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Special Meeting held on July 19, 2025; and Regular Meeting held on July 22, 2025. ACTION: Approved minutes as presented. 3.4. Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc., as a single source vendor, for video surveillance cameras, hardware, and licensing for the new Police Department Property storage facility. ACTION: Approved the agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $46,458 for a video surveillance system; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. 3.5. Agreement with The Orange Chamber of Commerce Foundation to produce the annual Orange May Parade. ACTION: Approved the agreement with The Orange Chamber of Commerce Foundation to produce the annual Orange May Parade; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. Page 3 of 11

Orange City Council Minutes - Final August 12, 2025 3.6. Agreement with Robertson Industries, Inc. for maintenance and repair of rubberized play surface material for tot lots in five City parks. Item 3.6 was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration by Councilmember Gutierrez. Staff answered Council's questions about using alternative funds to cover the cost of this agreement. ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Mayor pro tem Bilodeau, to approve the agreement with Robertson Industries, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $56,522.40 for maintenance and repair of rubberized play surface material to maintain safe fall zones in five City park tot lots; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following vote: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes: NoneNoes: NoneAbsent: 3.7. Agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for maintenance of the Police Department’s Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System. ACTION: Approved the agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC in the amount of $56,332.37 for maintenance of the Police Department’s computer aided dispatch and records management system; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. 3.8. First Amendment to Attorney Services Agreement with Bordin Semmer, LLP to provide legal services relating to litigation defense in the matter of Brandon Jacob Hull v. City of Orange, et al. ACTION: Approved a First Amendment to Attorney Services Agreement with Bordin Semmer, LLP in the amount of $30,000; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. 3.9. Cooperative agreement with the City of Santa Ana for the Main Street Slurry Seal and Resurfacing Project. ACTION: Approved the cooperative agreement with the City of Santa Ana in the amount of $104,670, representing the City of Orange’s share of the estimated construction costs plus a 15% contingency, for the Main Street Slurry Seal and Resurfacing Project; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. 3.10. Award of Sourcewell Contract to Horizons Construction Company International, Inc. for improvements at Main, Taft, and El Modena Library branches; and finding of California Environmental Quality Act exemption. ACTION: 1) Approved the contract with Horizons Construction Company International, Inc. in the amount of $707,433 and a 10% contingency of $70,744, for a total not to exceed $778,177 for construction and facility improvements at the Main, Taft, and El Modena Library branches; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. Page 4 of 11

Orange City Council Minutes - Final August 12, 2025 2) Found that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities). 3) Authorized the appropriation of $489,884.27 from the Developer Impact Fees - Library Fund (580) unreserved fund balance to: 580-2101-84101-262113-20 $92,581.84 580-2101-84101-262108-20 $168,274.42 580-2101-84101-262107-20 $229,028.01 4) Authorized the following budget transfer in the Capital Projects Fund (500): From: 500-2101-84101-252107-20- Main Library Facility Improvements $24,213.55 To: 500-2101-84101-252109-20- HVAC Replacement - Library $24,213.55 5) Authorized the following budget transfer in the General Fund (100): From: 100-2101-53101-252103-20-PatronDonations $7,500 To: 100-2101-53101-252107-20- Main Library Facility Improvements $7,500 3.11. Award of Contract to Tess Electric Inc. for electrical on-call services. ACTION: Approved the contract with Tess Electric Inc. in the amount of $210,000 for electrical on-call services; and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. 3.12. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Pixley Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Project; Bid No. 24-25.14 (SP-4293). ACTION: 1) Accepted the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Pixley Street Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Project as complete. 2) Authorized the City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office. 3.13. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Annual Sewer Line Replacement / Maintenance Fiscal Year 2024-2025; Bid No. 24-25.04 (S-252). ACTION: 1) Accepted the Annual Sewer Line Replacement / Maintenance Fiscal Year 2024-2025 project as complete. 2) Authorized City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office. 3.14. Annual review and approval of the Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025-26. ACTION: Adopted the Fiscal Year 2025-26 City of Orange Investment Policy. 3.15. Side Letter Agreement between the City of Orange and the Orange City Firefighters, Inc. Local 2384 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO. Resolution No. 11627. ACTION: 1) Adopted Resolution No. 11627. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange establishing a side letter agreement between the City of Orange and the Orange City Firefighters, Inc. Local 2384 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO, effective July 1, 2020, through and including June 30, 2026. 2) Authorized staff to implement terms and incorporate the Side Letter Agreement into a future Memorandum of Understanding. Page 5 of 11

Orange City Council Minutes - Final August 12, 2025 3.16. Adoption of Financial Management Policies. Resolution No. 11628. ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 11628. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving and adopting Financial Management Policies. 3.17. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Orange and the Orange Municipal Employees’ Association. Resolution No. 11629. ACTION: Adopted Resolution No. 11629. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange rescinding Resolution No. 11511 and approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Orange and the Orange Municipal Employees ’ Association, concerning wages, hours, and other conditions of employment effective July 1, 2025, through and including June 30, 2026. Approval of the Consent Calendar Item 3.6 was removed from the Consent Calendar and heard separately. All other items were approved as recommended. A motion was made by Councilmember Tavoularis, seconded by Mayor pro tem Bilodeau, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. The motion carried by the following vote: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes: NoneNoes: NoneAbsent: END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * * * * * * 4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER 4.1. Discussion on how best to implement Grant Thornton recommendations Council discussed several ideas surrounding the report presented by Grant Thornton including forming a liaison committee to work with Chapman University, holding an economic development study session, compiling a list of vacant properties, and addressing rezoning issues. Council would like to give the new City Manager time to assess the City's current status before proceeding. Public Speaker: Reggie Mundekis supports implementing Grant Thornton recommendations to avoid bankruptcy. 4.2. Discussion on revising the Design Review Committee ordinance Mayor Slater discussed the need to revise the Design Review Committee (DRC) ordinance to make the City more business-friendly. A preservation ordinance that would include a Heritage Commission is forthcoming; however, in the meantime, the Mayor is proposing revisions to the current ordinance that would reduce the scope of the Design Review Committee. Page 6 of 11

Orange City Council Minutes - Final August 12, 2025 Staff indicated they could make revisions to the current ordinance that would allow for administrative design review of all new developments, signs, and demolition except for properties located in a historic district, properties on the City's historic inventory, and properties that are over 50 years old that staff determines to be historic. Once approved by the Planning Commission, the proposed ordinance will be presented to Council. Public Speakers: Maryanne Skorpanich, Orange Legacy Alliance (OLA), remarked on the group's progress in crafting a Historic and Cultural Resource Preservation Ordinance. Robert Boice, Old Towne Preservation Association (OTPA) spoke in support of a preservation ordinance and encouraged the City to become a Certified Local Government. Adrienne Gladson stated current DRC members should be asked to provide input. A motion was made by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, to direct staff to draft a moratorium ordinance that removes non -historic and non-contributing structures from Design Review Committee's purview. In addition, the draft ordinance should be provided to OLA and OTPA for review. A substitute motion was made by Mayor Slater, seconded by Councilmember Dumitru, to direct staff to draft a new ordinance as outlined by Community Development staff revising the scope of the Design Review Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Bilodeau, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes: Barrios, and GutierrezNoes: NoneAbsent: 5. REPORTS FROM COUNCILMEMBERS 5.1. Highlight Local Business (Gutierrez) Councilmember Gutierrez highlighted the following local business: Fratellino's Italian Kitchen. 5.2. Other Councilmember Reports Councilmember Tavoularis requested a Proclamation for Polly's Pies recognizing the Banberry Pie as the official pie of Orange. The Banberry PIe was created in 1975 at the Orange Polly's Pies location. Councilmember Dumitru requested staff to work with OCTA to look at the correlation between transit hubs and homelessness. Councilmember Barrios reported she was invited by Supervisor Sarmiente to attend the OC Board of Supervisors meeting honoring Chicano Heritage Month. She also reported that Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua is encouraging city leaders to sign a joint commitment to protect communities from unlawful federal immigration enforcement. Page 7 of 11

Orange City Council Minutes - Final August 12, 2025 6. AB 1234 REPORTS None 7. REPORTS FROM BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS 7.1. Appointment to the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees. A motion was made by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, to confirm Mayor Slater's recommendation to appoint Sharon Zimmerman to the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2028. The motion carried by the following vote: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes: NoneNoes: NoneAbsent: 8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER None RECESS: The City Council recessed at 8:09 p.m. and reconvened at 8:24 p.m. with all Members present. Councilmember Gyllenhammer participated via teleconference. 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 9.1. Amended and Restated Agreement with Orange International Street Fair, Inc. to produce both Treats in the Streets and the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Councilmember Barrios recused herself from Item 9.1 due to a potential conflict with her spouse sitting on the OISF Board; she also serves as the co-captain for the Treats in the Streets event. She left the dais at 8:24 p.m. Sr. Assistant to the City Manager Jack Morgan provided the staff report. Public Speakers: Adam Feliz, OISF Board president, answered Council's questions about event logistics and fundraising efforts. James Kushon spoke in support of the Tree Lighting Ceremony program remaining under the control of Master Chorale. During discussion, Council discussed the term of the agreement, including an OISF point of contact for Old Towne businesses to call in case of any issues, OISF and Master Chorale maintaining the traditional portions of the event, vendor sales ending at 5 p.m., and a debrief with OISF after the events. A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Mayor Slater, to approve the amended and restated agreement with Orange International Street Fair, Inc. to produce the annual Treats in the Streets event and the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony for a two-year term and additional items as discussed; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. Page 8 of 11

Orange City Council Minutes - Final August 12, 2025 Mayor Slater requested to amend the motion to allow the sale of alcohol at the discretion of OISF with restrictions. Councilmember Dumitru agreed. An amended motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Mayor Slater, to: 1) approve the amended and restated agreement with Orange International Street Fair, Inc. (OISF) to produce the annual Treats in the Streets event and the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony with the following added conditions: agreement is for a two-year term, OISF will include a point of contact for Old Towne businesses to call in case of any issues, OISF and Master Chorale maintain the traditional portions of the event, vendor sales end at 5 p.m., conduct a debrief with OISF, and, at the discretion of OISF, allow the sale of alcohol; and 2) authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. The motion carried by the following vote: Bilodeau, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes: NoneNoes: NoneAbsent: BarriosRecuse: Councilmember Barrios returned to the dais at 8:49 p.m. 9.2. Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Orange and the Mabury Ranch Homeowner’s Association for tree maintenance. (Continued from May 13, 2025) Entered into the record: Most recent version of the agreement between the City of Orange and the Mabury Ranch Homeowner's Association for tree maintenance. An older version of the agreement was inadvertently included with the initial release of the agenda packet. Public Speaker: Nathan Swanek spoke in support of approval. Written Public Comments The following submitted eComments in opposition: Adrienne Gladson and Leslie Manderscheid. Tinnelly Law Group, attorney for Mabury Ranch HOA, submitted a letter in support of approval. During deliberation, Council discussed liability and the cost of removing and maintaining existing trees. A motion was made by Mayor Slater, seconded by Councilmember Gyllenhammer, to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Mabury Ranch Homeowner's Association for tree maintenance at an initial cost of $99,000, and an ongoing tree maintenance cost of $5,000 annually. The motion failed by the following vote: Barrios, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes: Bilodeau, Dumitru, Gutierrez, and TavoularisNoes: NoneAbsent: Page 9 of 11

Orange City Council Minutes - Final August 12, 2025 9.3. Establishment of Permit Parking Area “AC” to be comprised of both sides of E. Via Lardo Avenue from S. Hewes Street to easterly terminus. Resolution No. 11626. Councilmember Gutierrez recused herself from Item 9.3 due to a potential conflict with nearby property and left the dais at 9:09 p.m. Public Speaker: Velinda Lynem spoke in support. Council discussed impacts to surrounding neighborhoods. A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember Tavoularis, to adopt Resolution 11626 approving permit parking on Via Lardo Avenue. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting a revised master resolution of designated permit parking areas and established permit parking opportunity areas within the City of Orange. The motion carried by the following vote: Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and SlaterAyes: NoneNoes: NoneAbsent: GutierrezRecuse: Councilmember Gutierrez returned to the dais at 9:14 p.m. Mayor pro tem Bilodeau left the dais at 9:14 p.m. and returned at 9:18 p.m. 9.4. Presentation of Orange Yards vision for development in the West Katella gateway area. Economic Development Manager Aaron Schulze and Diego Velasco, City Thinkers, provided the staff report utilizing a PowerPoint presentation and answered Council's questions regarding the project name, icon, and zoning. Public Speakers: Cindy Wimbish spoke in support of the vision and concept. Brandy Romero spoke in support of the concept; however, disliked the name "Orange Yards." With Council concurrence, staff was directed to evaluate an enterprise zone near the Taft corridor. Written Public Comments OC for People-Oriented Places submitted a letter urging the City to prioritize multimodal improvements to the area. Matt Parlow, Chapman University President-Elect, submitted an eComment in support. The presentation was received and filed. Page 10 of 11

Orange City Council Minutes - Final August 12, 2025 9.5. Investment Portfolio Update for April, May, and June of 2025. City Treasurer Smith provided the staff report and updated Council on fixed rate annuities. Currently, the State does not allow this type of investment. He informed Council he is drafting a bill to allow cities to invest in fixed rate annuities. Written Public Comment Jordan Prell, Investment Advisory Committee Member, submitted an eComment informing Council the Investment Advisory Committee reviewed the reports at their July 23, 2025, Regular meeting. The Investment Portfolio report was received and filed. Council recessed at 10:05 p.m. and reconvened in Closed Session at 10:10 p.m. with all Members present. Council reconvened in Open Session at 10:30 p.m. with nothing to report. 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, with Closed Session beginning at 5:00 p.m., if necessary. /s/ Pamela Coleman /s/ Daniel R. Slater PAMELA COLEMAN DANIEL R. SLATER CITY CLERK MAYOR Page 11 of 11

Jarad L. Hildenbrand City Manager Wayne Winthers Interim City Attorney Pamela Coleman City Clerk DAN SLATER Mayor DENIS BILODEAU Mayor pro tem, District 4 ARIANNA BARRIOS Councilmember, District 1 JON DUMITRU Councilmember, District 2 KATHY TAVOULARIS Councilmember, District 3 ANA GUTIERREZ Councilmember, District 5 JOHN GYLLENHAMMER Councilmember, District 6 AGENDA City Council August 12, 2025 5:00 PM Closed Session 6:00 PM Regular Session City Council Chamber 300 E. Chapman Avenue Orange, CA 92866 Teleconference Location The Lodge (Main Building) 300 Page Creek Road Cave Junction, OR 97523 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 Page 1 of 11

City Council Agenda August 12, 2025 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. 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. Page 2 of 11

City Council Agenda August 12, 2025 5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER 1.1 ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS At this time, members of the public may address the Council on Closed Session items only. Public Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. 3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION a. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)1 Title: City Attorney b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 City Negotiators: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager; Tom Kisela, Interim City Manager; Monica Espinoza, Human Resources Employee Organizations: Orange Management Association, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 47 (Maintenance and Crafts and Water Division), and Top Management c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9. (One potential case) 4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT 5. ADJOURNMENT The City Council will adjourn to the 6:00 p.m. Regular Session in the Council Chamber. Page 3 of 11

City Council Agenda August 12, 2025 6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION 1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER 1.1 INVOCATION Rev. Father Neil Edlin, St. Mary Magdalene Church 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Dan Slater 1.3 ROLL CALL 1.4 ANNOUNCEMENTS 1.5 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS At this time, members of the public may address the Council on matters not listed on the agenda within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, provided that 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. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR All items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are enacted by one motion approving the recommended action listed on the Agenda. Any member of the City Council, staff, or the public may request an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion or separate action. Unless otherwise specified in the request to remove an item from the Consent Calendar, all items removed shall be considered immediately following action on the remaining items on the Consent Calendar. 3.1. Waive reading in full of all ordinances on the Agenda. Approve. Recommended Action: Staff ReportAttachments: 3.2. Confirmation of accounts payable warrant registers dated July 15, 17, 24, 29, and 31, 2025 and payroll check warrants date July 3 and 18, 2025. Ratify the accompanying registers. Recommended Action: Page 4 of 11

City Council Agenda August 12, 2025 Staff Report July 3 2025 Payroll Warrant Writing Register July 18 2025 Payroll Warrant Writing Register July 15, 2025 Warrant Writing Register July 17, 2025 Warrant Writing Register July 24, 2025 Warrant Writing Register July 29, 2025 Warrant Writing Register July 31, 2025 Warrant Writing Register Attachments: 3.3. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Special Meeting held on July 19, 2025; and Regular Meeting held on July 22, 2025. Approve minutes as presented. Recommended Action: Staff Report July 19, 2025, Special Meeting minutes July 22, 2025, Regular Meeting minutes Attachments: 3.4. Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc., as a single source vendor, for video surveillance cameras, hardware, and licensing for the new Police Department Property storage facility. Approve the agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $46,458 for a video surveillance system; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. Recommended Action: Staff Report Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. Attachments: 3.5. Agreement with The Orange Chamber of Commerce Foundation to produce the annual Orange May Parade. Approve the agreement with The Orange Chamber of Commerce Foundation to produce the annual Orange May Parade; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. Recommended Action: Staff Report Agreement with the Orange Chamber of Commerce Foundation Attachments: Page 5 of 11

City Council Agenda August 12, 2025 3.6. Agreement with Robertson Industries, Inc. for maintenance and repair of rubberized play surface material for tot lots in five City parks. Approve the agreement with Robertson Industries, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $56,522.40 for maintenance and repair of rubberized play surface material to maintain safe fall zones in five City park tot lots; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. Recommended Action: Staff Report Agreement with Robertson Industries, Inc. Attachments: 3.7. Agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC for maintenance of the Police Department’s Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System. Approve the agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC in the amount of $56,332.37 for maintenance of the Police Department’s computer aided dispatch and records management system; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. Recommended Action: Staff Report Agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC Attachments: 3.8. First Amendment to Attorney Services Agreement with Bordin Semmer, LLP to provide legal services relating to litigation defense in the matter of Brandon Jacob Hull v. City of Orange, et al. Approve a First Amendment to Attorney Services Agreement with Bordin Semmer, LLP in the amount of $30,000; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. Recommended Action: Staff Report First Amendment to Attorney Services Agreement with Bordin Semmer, LLP Attachments: 3.9. Cooperative agreement with the City of Santa Ana for the Main Street Slurry Seal and Resurfacing Project. Approve the cooperative agreement with the City of Santa Ana in the amount of $104,670, representing the City of Orange’s share of the estimated construction costs plus a 15% contingency, for the Main Street Slurry Seal and Resurfacing Project; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. Recommended Action: Staff Report Cooperative Agreement with City of Santa Ana Attachments: Page 6 of 11

City Council Agenda August 12, 2025 3.10. Award of Sourcewell Contract to Horizons Construction Company International, Inc. for improvements at Main, Taft, and El Modena Library branches; and finding of California Environmental Quality Act exemption. 1. Approve the contract with Horizons Construction Company International, Inc. in the amount of $707,433 and a 10% contingency of $70,744, for a total not to exceed $778,177 for construction and facility improvements at the Main, Taft, and El Modena Library branches; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. 2. Find that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities). 3. Authorize the appropriation of $489,884.27 from the Developer Impact Fees - Library Fund (580) unreserved fund balance to: 580-2101-84101-262113-20 $92,581.84 580-2101-84101-262108-20 $168,274.42 580-2101-84101-262107-20 $229,028.01 4. Authorize the following budget transfer in the Capital Projects Fund (500): From: 500-2101-84101-252107-20- Main Library Facility Improvements $24,213.55 To: 500-2101-84101-252109-20- HVAC Replacement - Library $24,213.55 5. Authorize the following budget transfer in the General Fund (100): From: 100-2101-53101-252103-20-PatronDonations $7,500 To: 100-2101-53101-252107-20- Main Library Facility Improvements $7,500 Recommended Action: Staff Report Contract with Horizons Construction Company International, Inc. Attachments: 3.11. Award of Contract to Tess Electric Inc. for electrical on-call services. Approve the contract with Tess Electric Inc. in the amount of $210,000 for electrical on-call services; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. Recommended Action: Staff Report Contract with Tess Electric Inc. Rating Summation Attachments: 3.12. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Pixley Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Project; Bid No. 24-25.14 (SP-4293). 1. Accept the Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Pixley Street Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Project as complete. 2. Authorize the City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office. Recommended Action: Page 7 of 11

City Council Agenda August 12, 2025 Staff Report Notice of Completion and Acceptance Attachments: 3.13. Notice of Completion and Acceptance for Annual Sewer Line Replacement / Maintenance Fiscal Year 2024-2025; Bid No. 24-25.04 (S-252). 1. Accept the Annual Sewer Line Replacement / Maintenance Fiscal Year 2024-2025 project as complete. 2. Authorize City Clerk to file Notice of Completion with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s Office. Recommended Action: Staff Report Notice of Completion and Acceptance Attachments: 3.14. Annual review and approval of the Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-26 City of Orange Investment Policy. Recommended Action: Staff Report FY 2025-26 City of Orange Investment Policy (redlined version) FY 2025-26 City of Orange Investment Policy (clean version) Attachments: 3.15. Side Letter Agreement between the City of Orange and the Orange City Firefighters, Inc. Local 2384 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO. Resolution No. 11627. 1. Adopt Resolution No. 11627. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange establishing a side letter agreement between the City of Orange and the Orange City Firefighters, Inc. Local 2384 of the International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO, effective July 1, 2020, through and including June 30, 2026. 2. Authorize staff to implement terms and incorporate the Side Letter Agreement into a future Memorandum of Understanding. Recommended Action: Staff Report Resolution No. 11627 Attachments: 3.16. Adoption of Financial Management Policies. Resolution No. 11628. Adopt Resolution No. 11628. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange approving and adopting Financial Management Policies. Recommended Action: Page 8 of 11

City Council Agenda August 12, 2025 Staff Report Attachment A Resolution No. 11628 Attachment B Draft Financial Management Policies Attachment C Revised Financial Management Policies (redline) Attachment D Revised Financial Management Policies (clean) Attachments: 3.17. Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Orange and the Orange Municipal Employees’ Association. Resolution No. 11629. Adopt Resolution No. 11629. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange rescinding Resolution No. 11511 and approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Orange and the Orange Municipal Employees’ Association, concerning wages, hours, and other conditions of employment effective July 1, 2025, through and including June 30, 2026. Recommended Action: Staff Report Resolution No. 11629 Attachments: END OF CONSENT CALENDAR * * * * * * * * 4. REPORTS FROM MAYOR SLATER 4.1. Discussion on how best to implement Grant Thornton recommendations 4.2. Discussion on revising the Design Review Committee ordinance 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. 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 BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS 7.1. Appointment to the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees. Confirm Mayor Slater’s recommendation to appoint Sharon Zimmerman to the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees for a three-year term ending on June 30, 2028. Recommended Action: Staff ReportAttachments: Page 9 of 11

City Council Agenda August 12, 2025 8. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER 9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 9.1. Amended and Restated Agreement with Orange International Street Fair, Inc. to produce both Treats in the Streets and the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Approve the amended and restated agreement with Orange International Street Fair, Inc. to produce the annual Treats in the Streets event and the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City. Recommended Action: Staff Report Amended and Restated Agreement with Orange International Street Fair, Inc. Letter of Intent Attachments: 9.2. Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Orange and the Mabury Ranch Homeowner’s Association for tree maintenance. (Continued from May 13, 2025) Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Mabury Ranch Homeowner’s Association for tree maintenance at an initial cost of $99,000, and an ongoing tree maintenance cost of $5,000 annually. Recommended Action: Staff Report Memorandum of Agreement City Arborist Report Serrano and Cannon Inspection Note Attachments: 9.3. Establishment of Permit Parking Area “AC” to be comprised of both sides of E. Via Lardo Avenue from S. Hewes Street to easterly terminus. Resolution No. 11626. Adopt Resolution 11626 approving permit parking on Via Lardo Avenue. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting a revised master resolution of designated permit parking areas and established permit parking opportunity areas within the City of Orange. Recommended Action: Staff Report Attachment 1 Resolution No. 11626 Attachment 2 Via Lardo Activation Map Attachment 3 City Traffic Commission Staff Report June 11, 2025 Attachment 4 Draft City Traffic Commission Minutes June 11, 2025 Attachment 5 Notification Letter Via Lardo Attachments: Page 10 of 11

City Council Agenda August 12, 2025 9.4. Presentation of Orange Yards vision for development in the West Katella gateway area. Receive and file. Recommended Action: Staff ReportAttachments: 9.5. Investment Portfolio Update for April, May, and June of 2025. Receive and file. Recommended Action: Staff Report Chandler Monthly Investment Report April 2025 Chandler Monthly Investment Report May 2025 Chandler Monthly Investment Report June 2025 Chandler Investment Report for the Period Ending June 30, 2025 Attachments: 10. ADJOURNMENT The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 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 7, 2025 Page 11 of 11