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Robert S. McKinnell
City Clerk

Kevin A. Larson
City Treasurer

Thomas R. Hatch
Interim City Administrator

Christian L. Bettenhausen
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 4, 2025


Council Chambers
401 E Chapman Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870

Phone: (714) 993-8117
Email: administration@placentia.org
www.placentia.org

KEVIN KIRWIN
Mayor
District 2

CHAD P. WANKE
Mayor Pro Tem
District 4

THOMAS HUMMER
Councilmember
District 1

WARD L. SMITH
Councilmember
District 5

JEREMY B. YAMAGUCHI
Councilmember
District 3
 

Mission Statement

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.

Vision Statement

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

February 4, 2025
5:00 p.m. - City Council Chambers
401 E. Chapman Avenue, Placentia, CA

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:
Councilmember/Board Member Hummer
Councilmember/Board Member Smith
Councilmember/Board Member Yamaguchi
Mayor Pro Tem/Board Vice Chair Wanke
Mayor/Board Chair Kirwin

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:

 

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR

Agency Designated Representatives: Thomas Hatch, Interim City Administrator

                                                             Alice Burnett, Director of Human Resources 

Employee Organizations:                     Placentia City Employees Assocation (PCEA) 

                                                             Placentia Firefighters Association (PFA)

                                                             Placentia Police and Fire Management Association                                                               (PPFMA)                                                                                                                                 Placentia Police Officers Association (PPOA)

                                                             Unrepresented Employees

 

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Anticipated Litigation    

(1 case)

 

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Title: Interim City Administrator

 

 

  

RECESS: The City Council and Boards of Directors will recess to their 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting.

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

February 4, 2025
7:00 p.m. - City Council Chambers
401 E. Chapman Avenue, Placentia, CA

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:
Councilmember/Board Member Hummer
Councilmember/Board Member Smith
Councilmember/Board Member Yamaguchi
Mayor Pro Tem/Board Vice Chair Wanke
Mayor/Board Chair Kirwin

INVOCATION: Chaplain Kenneth Curry 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

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 (1.a to 1.f):

 

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

 

Fiscal Impact: None

 

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:

Approve.

1.b

City Fiscal Year 2024-25 Registers for February 4, 2025

Check Register

Fiscal Impact: $ 1,485,205.11

Electronic Disbursement Register

Fiscal Impact: $ 3,850,687.84

 

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:

Receive and file. 

1.c

Minutes

City Council/Successor/ICDA/PPFA Special Meetings of:

  • October 3, 2024
  • October 28, 2024

 

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:

Approve.

1.d

Approval to Replace Existing Door Access Control System for City Hall, Police Department and Fire Administration Buildings

 

Fiscal Impact:

Expense:      $163,971.49     Total Project Amount

                     $146,337.72     Equipment Purchase and Labor Total

                     $  17,633.77     Project Contingency Amount

Budget:         $185,000.00     FY 2024-25 CIP Budget (796509-6840)

 

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:

  1. Authorize the replacement of the existing Stanley PAC door access control system to cloud based, Open Path Access Control system; and
  2. Approve the selection of ASSI Security, the City's current provider of the same cloud-based system being installed at the new Public Safety Building, to supply and install the new access control system; and
  3. Approve a contingency budget of 10% of the total project cost to cover unforeseen change requests and expenses; and
  4. Authorize the Interim City Administrator and/or her designee to execute all necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 

1.e

Cooperative Agreement for the Kraemer Boulevard/Glassell Street/Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project

 

Fiscal Impact:

Expense: $191,950.00 City's Share of Project Cost

Budget:    $191,950.00 To be included in the FY 25-26 CIP Budget

 

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:

  1. Approve Cooperative Agreement for the Kraemer Boulevard/Glassell Street/Grand Avenue Project Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program between the Cities of Santa Ana, Brea, Placentia, Anaheim, and Orange; and
  2. Authorize the Interim City Administrator and/or his designee to execute the necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

1.f

Resolution appointing retired annuitant Daylene Alliman as a temporary Human Resources Analyst to perform work of a limited duration under Government Code Sections 75522.56 and 21224

 

Fiscal Impact:

The Human Resources Analyst is a regularly allocated position within the City's budget. The costs associated with a temporary Human Resources Analyst can be covered in the current year's FY 2024-25 budget.

 

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:

It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California Certifying the Human Resources Analyst Classification as a critically needed position and appointing Daylene Alliman as a temporary Human Resources Analyst Pursuant to Government Code Sections 75522.56 and 21224

2.
PUBLIC HEARING:

 

2.a

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California amending Chapter 10.56 “Graffiti” of Title 10 “Peace, Morals and Safety” of the Placentia Municipal Code relating to the prevention, enforcement, and abatement of graffiti, and recovering costs related thereto

 

Fiscal Impact:

No immediate impact. Potential for increased revenue.

 

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:

  1. Open the Public Hearing concerning Ordinance No. O-2025-01, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California amending Sections 10.56.010, 10.56.020, 10.56.060, and 10.56.070 (Chapter 10.56 “Graffiti” of Title 10 “Peace, Morals and Safety”) relating to the prevention, enforcement, and abatement of graffiti, and recovering costs related thereto; and
  2. Receive the Staff Report and consider all Public Testimony; and 
  3. Close the Public Hearing; and 
  4. Waive full reading, by title only, and introduce and adopt Ordinance No. O-2025-01, amending PMC Title 10 related to graffiti abatement.

3.
REGULAR AGENDA:

 

3.a

Appointments to the Centennial Steering Committee for the City's upcoming Centennial in 2026

 

Fiscal Impact:

At this time there is no fiscal impact associated with the creation of the Committee. 

 

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council take the following action:

  1. Formally appoint one (1) City Council Member to serve on the Centennial Steering Committee; and
  2. Approve the appointment of City Council Member and Placentia Rotary Member Ward Smith to the Centennial Steering Committee on behalf of the City Council and the Rotary Club of Placentia; and
  3. Approve the appointment of Historical Committee Members Bonnie Carren and Kathy Frazee to the Centennial Steering Committee per the recommendation of the Historical Committee; and
  4. Approve the appointment of Park, Arts, and Recreation Commissioner Tricia Montelongo to the Centennial Steering Committee per the recommendation of the Park, Arts, and Recreation Committee; and
  5. Approve the appointment of Placentia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michele Severson to the Centennial Steering Committee on behalf of the Placentia Chamber of Commerce; and
  6. Approve the appointment of Placita Santa Fe Merchants Association President Rosalina Davis to the Centennial Steering Committee on behalf of the Placita Santa Fe Merchants Association; and 
  7. Approve the appointment of Heritage Committee Member Kenny Binnings to the Centennial Steering Committee on behalf of the Heritage Committee; and
  8. Approve the appointment of Placentia Library District Assistant Director Yesenia Baltierra to the Centennial Steering Committee on behalf of the Placentia Library District; and 
  9. Approve the appointment of Kiwanis Club President James Kissinger to the Centennial Steering Committee on behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Placentia; and
  10. Approve the appointment of Art Castillo to the Centennial Steering Committee in representation of Council District 2 per the recommendation of Mayor Kirwin (District 2).

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

The City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Board of Directors will adjourn to a regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

TENTATIVE AGENDA FORECAST: 

  • Mid-Year Budget Review
  • CIP Study Session
  • Unclaimed Checks

CERTIFICATION OF POSTING

I, Nancy Albitre-Seely, Interim 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 4, 2025, meetings of the City Council, Successor Agency, and Industrial Commercial Development Authority, and the Placentia Public Financing Authority was posted on January 30, 2025.

 

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Nancy Albitre-Seely, Interim Deputy City Clerk