City Clerk
Kevin A. Larson
City Treasurer
Jennifer Lampman
City Administrator
City Attorney
Placentia City Council
Placentia City Council as Successor to the
Placentia Redevelopment Agency
Placentia Industrial Commercial
Development Authority
Placentia Public Financing Authority
AGENDA
February 17, 2026
Council Chambers
401 E Chapman Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
Phone: (714) 993-8117
Email: administration@placentia.org
www.placentia.org
CHAD P. WANKE
Mayor
District 4
JEREMY B. YAMAGUCHI
Mayor Pro Tem
District 3
THOMAS HUMMER
Councilmember
District 1
KEVIN KIRWIN
Councilmember
District 2
WARD L. SMITH
Councilmember
District 5
The City Council is committed to keeping Placentia a pleasant place by providing a safe family atmosphere, superior public services and policies that promote the highest standards of community life.
The City of Placentia will maintain an open, honest, responsive and innovative government that delivers quality services in a fair and equitable manner while optimizing available resources.
Copies of all agenda materials are available for public review in the Office of the City Clerk, online at www.placentia.org, and at Placentia Library Reference Desk. Persons who have questions concerning any agenda item may call the City Clerk's Office, (714) 993-8231, to make inquiry concerning the nature of the item described on the agenda.
Procedures for Addressing the Council/Board Members
Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or on a subject within the City's jurisdiction during the "Oral Communications" portion of the agenda should fill out a "Speaker Request Form" and give it to the City Clerk BEFORE that portion of the agenda is called. Testimony for Public Hearings will only be taken at the time of the hearing. Any person who wishes to speak on a Public Hearing item should fill out a "Speaker Request Form" and give it to the City Clerk BEFORE the item is called.
The Council and Board members encourage free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons the opportunity to speak, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of an entire group. To encourage all views, the Council and Board discourage clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience.
PLEASE SILENCE ALL PAGERS, CELL PHONES, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WHILE COUNCIL AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE IN SESSION.
Special Accommodations
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (714) 993-8231. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will generally enable City staff to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. (28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II)
In compliance with California Government Code § 54957.5, any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda that are not exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Act will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 401 East Chapman Avenue, Placentia, during normal business hours.
Study Sessions are open to the public and held in the City Council Chambers or City Hall Community Room. Closed Sessions are held in the Council Caucus Room. While the public may be in attendance during oral announcements preceding Closed Sessions, Closed Sessions are not open to the public.
PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETING AGENDA - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
Council Member/ Board Member Hummer
Council Member/ Board Member Kirwin
Council Member/ Board Member Smith
Mayor Pro Tem/ Board Vice Chair Yamaguchi
Mayor/ Board Chair Wanke
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
At this time the public may address the City Council and Boards of Directors concerning any items on the Closed Session Agenda only. There is a five (5) minute time limit for each individual addressing the City Council and Boards of Directors. The City Council and Boards of Directors will recess to the City Council Caucus Room for the purpose of conducting their Closed Session proceedings.
CLOSED SESSION PROCEEDINGS:
The City Council and Boards of Directors will recess to the City Council Caucus Room for the purpose of conducting their Closed Session proceedings.
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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8 |
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Property Address:
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+/- 1,000 square foot property located east of the 57 Orange Freeway, South of Orangethorpe Avenue and North of Nebraska Avenue, in the C-1 District |
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None assigned |
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Agency Negotiator: |
Jennifer Lampman, City Administrator |
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Negotiating Parties: |
118 Orangethorpe, LLC |
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Under Negotiation: |
Price and Terms of Payment |
RECESS: The City Council and Boards of Directors will recess to their 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting.
PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
Council Member/ Board Member Hummer
Council Member/ Board Member Kirwin
Council Member/ Board Member Smith
Mayor Pro Tem/ Board Vice Chair Yamaguchi
Mayor/ Board Chair Wanke
INVOCATION: Chaplain Tony Mercado
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Fire Chief Jason Dobine
PRESENTATIONS: None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT:
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
At this time the public may address the City Council and Boards of Directors concerning any agenda item, which is not a public hearing item, or on matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council and Boards of Directors. There is a five (5) minute time limit for each individual addressing the City Council and Boards of Directors.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS:
1. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1.a through 1.k):
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 and Boards of Directors or City Administrator may request an item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. All items removed shall be considered immediately following action on the remaining items.
1.a CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Approve.
1.b APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Approve minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Regular Meetings held on May 6, 2025; May 20, 2025; and February 3, 2026.
1.c REGISTERS FOR FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Fiscal Impact:
Check Registers $ 1,812,693.59
Electronic Disbursement Registers $3,325,978.75
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Receive and file.
1.d ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION FROM THE PLACENTIA VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
- Accept the resignation of Meredith Castillo effective February 2, 2026, from the Veterans Advisory Committee; and
- Update the City’s Master Commission/Committee Vacancy List to include the vacancy on the Veterans Advisory Committee and solicit applications.
1.e RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PERSONS HOLDING CERTAIN DESIGNATED POSITIONS TO EXECUTE URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT DOCUMENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA
Fiscal Impact:
None
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
- Review and adopt Resolution No. R-2026-07, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, authorizing persons holding certain designated positions to execute Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant documents for and on behalf of the City of Placentia; and
- Authorize the City Administrator and designated persons within the Placentia Police Department to oversee and administer the projects associated with the Anaheim/Santa Ana UASI training and funding on behalf of the City.
1.f A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PERSONS HOLDING CERTAIN DESIGNATED POSITIONS TO EXECUTE WHALE TALE GRANT FUNDS DOCUMENTS FROM THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA
Fiscal Impact:
None
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
- Review and adopt Resolution No. R-2026-08, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, authorizing persons holding certain designated positions to execute the Whale Tale Grant Funds Documents from the California Coastal Commission for and on behalf of the City of Placentia; and
- Authorize the City Administrator and designated persons within the Placentia Community Services Department to oversee and administer the projects associated with the California Coastal Commission funding on behalf of the City.
1.g RESOLUTION RELATED TO A FRANCHISE WITH CRIMSON CALIFORNIA PIPELINE, L.P. FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF VARIOUS PIPELINE LOCATIONS IN THE CITY
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-09, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, declaring its intention to grant a pipeline franchise to Crimson California Pipeline L.P., a California Limited Partnership, and setting the time when protests may be heard by the legislative body to the proposed franchise and directing the City Clerk to give notice thereof.
1.h RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF PLACENTIA CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-11, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Placentia, and Repealing Resolution No. R-2022-63.
1.i AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
Fiscal Impact:
There is no immediate fiscal impact associated with the recommended actions. Reimbursement amounts will vary by project.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
- Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Reimbursement Agreement with the Yorba Linda Water District which will extend the term by a period of three (3) years for a total six (6) year agreement term, to expire on November 22, 2028; and
- Authorize the City Administrator, and/or her designee, to execute all necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
1.j AGREEMENT WITH TABLET COMMAND, INC. FOR MOBILE INCIDENT COMMAND AND RESPONSE SOFTWARE SYSTEM
Fiscal Impact:
Expense: $46,500.00
Budget: $46,500.00 Fire Impact Fees
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
- Approve a Purchase Order with Tablet Command, Inc. for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 implementation and subscription for $46,500.00; and
- Authorize the City Administrator, and/or her designee, to execute all necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
1.k RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2025-26 POSITION ALLOCATION PLAN AND AMEND THE MASTER SALARY TABLE ESTABLISHING AND REVISING VARIOUS CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANGES
Fiscal Impact:
- Reclassification of one (1) Equipment Mechanic to one (1) Equipment Mechanic II in the Public Works Department. The impact of the reclassification is approximately $3,771 for a full fiscal year.
- Amend the Salary for GIS Technician in the Development Services Department. The impact of the salary amendment is approximately $10,036 for a full fiscal year.
The net effect of the action is an increase of $13,806.96 for a full fiscal year. There is no anticipated impact to the current fiscal year's budget due to salary savings generated during recruitments.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-12, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, Amending the Position Allocation Plan and Master Salary Ranges for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 2.a through 2.b):
2.a INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. O-2026-01, AMENDING CHAPTER 23.73 OF THE PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUS) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (JADUS) IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW (ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. ZCA 2026-01)
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
- Open the Public Hearing concerning Zoning Code Amendment No. 2026-01 and Ordinance No. O-2026-01; and
- Receive the Staff Report, consider all Public Testimony, ask any questions of Staff; and
- Close the Public Hearing; and
- Find that adoption of Zoning Code Amendment No. 2026-01 is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(h) and is categorically exempt under the common sense exemption of CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3); and
- Waive full reading, by title only, and introduce for first reading, Ordinance No. O-2026-01, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, amending Chapter 23.73 of the Placentia Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units in accordance with State law.
2.b INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. O-2026-02, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 22.80.021 OF CHAPTER 22.80 OF THE PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO URBAN LOT SPLITS AND SECTION 23.13.010 OF CHAPTER 23.13 OF THE PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TWO-UNIT HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW (ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. ZCA 2026-02)
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
- Open the Public Hearing concerning Zoning Code Amendment No. 2026-02 and Ordinance No. O-2026-02; and
- Receive the Staff Report, consider all Public Testimony, ask any questions of Staff; and
- Close the Public Hearing; and
- Find that adoption of Zoning Code Amendment No. 2026-02 is not a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and therefore, the proposed Ordinance is not subject to CEQA review; and
- Waive full reading, by title only, and introduce for first reading, Ordinance No. O-2026-02, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, amending Section 22.80.021 of Chapter 22.80 of the Placentia Municipal Code relating to Urban Lot Splits and Section 23.13.010 of Chapter 23.13 of the Placentia Municipal Code relating to Two-Unit Housing Developments in accordance with State law.
3. REGULAR AGENDA:
3.a FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 MID-YEAR BUDGET REPORT
Fiscal Impact:
| Fund |
Revenues (included transfers-in) |
Appropriations (including Capital & Transfers-Out) |
| General Fund | 1,460,811 | 2,054,667 |
| Special Revenue | 400,000 | 1,490,685 |
| Capital Projects | - | - |
| Enterprise Funds | - | - |
| Internal Service Fund | (1,382,037) | (1,379,037) |
| Total | 478,774 | 2,166,315 |
Based upon preliminary FY 2025-26 projections, which reflect a net increase in revenues of $478,774 and net increases in expenses of $2,166,315.
It is anticipated that the General Fund fund balance, inclusive of the Measure U and General Fund reserves, Unassigned Fund Balance and Nonspendable monies will be $9,400,198 at June 30, 2026.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Approve the Mid-Year Budget Report and adopt Resolution No. R-2026-10, A Resolution Of The City Council of the City of Placentia, California, authorizing a budget amendment in Fiscal Year 2025-26 in compliance with City Charter of the City of Placentia Section 1206 pertaining to appropriations for actual expenditures.
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS REQUESTS:
Council Members may make requests or ask questions of Staff. If a Council Member would like to have formal action taken on a requested matter, it will be placed on a future Council or Board Agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn in Memory of John Bushman, Former Historical Committee Member
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING
I, Brooke Lovell, Deputy City Clerk for the City of Placentia and Assistant Secretary of the Industrial Commercial Development Authority, the Successor Agency, and the Placentia Financing Authority hereby certify that the Agenda for the February 17, 2026, meetings of the City Council, Successor Agency, and Industrial Commercial Development Authority, and the Placentia Public Financing Authority was posted on February 12, 2026.
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Brooke Lovell
Deputy City Clerk