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
May 5, 2026
Council Chambers - 401 E Chapman Ave. Placentia, CA 92870 AND Teleconference Location - 150 Midway Dr. Sebring, FL 33870
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
Agenda Materials
Copies of all agenda materials are available online at www.placentia.org and at the City Clerk's Office. For questions regarding any agenda item, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 993-8231 or email cityclerk@placentia.org. In compliance with California Government Code § 54957.5, any materials submitted to the majority of the Council/ Board Members after distribution of this agenda that are non-exempt public records will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk's Office during normal business hours.
How to View the Meeting
The public can observe the meeting via livestream on the City’s website at www.placentia.org/pctv, live on cable television on AT&T Universe (Channel 99), Spectrum (Channel 3), or in person in the Council Chamber.
Procedures for Addressing the Council/Board Members
Public comments are received during the Oral Communications section of the agenda. No action may be taken on off-agenda items unless authorized by law. Public comments for Public Hearings will only be taken at the time of the hearing. It is requested to state your name for the record, then proceed to address the Council/Board. All speakers shall observe civility, decorum, and good behavior.
Members of the public may address the Council/Board on any agenda item before or during Council/Board’s consideration of the item, and on any other matters within the Council/Board´s jurisdiction by using any of the following methods:
- 1) In-Person: Complete a “Speaker Request Form” indicating the agenda item or subject matter you wish to address and submit it to the City Clerk before the item is called.
- 2) Written Public Comments: Submit written comments electronically for the Council/Board consideration by emailing cityclerk@placentia.org, by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to ensure distribution.
Special Accommodations
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special accommodations contact the City Clerk's Office at (714) 993-8231. Notification at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting will enable the City to make arrangements to assure accessibility. (28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II)
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.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code Section § 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Jennifer Lampman, City Administrator; Alice Burnett, Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Placentia City Employees Association (PCEA)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section § 54956.9(d)(1): 1 case
Adam Gloe v. City of Placentia – Claim No. 23-172351; 25-185013
RECESS - The City Council/ Boards of Directors will recess to their 6:00 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 Charles Frost
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Police Chief Brad Butts
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
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
It is recommended that the City Council:
Approve.
1.b APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It is recommended that the City Council:
Approve minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Regular Meeting on April 21, 2026.
1.c REGISTERS FOR MAY 5, 2026
Check Registers $ 789,303.36
Electronic Disbursement Registers $ 1,865,738.02
It is recommended that the City Council:
Receive and file.
1.d SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. O-2026-04, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 6.45 RELATED TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Potential for approximately $235,000 in revenue annually from Transient Occupancy Tax, based on FY 24-25 actuals.
It is recommended that the City Council:
- Find that Ordinance No. O-2026-04, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the Public Resources Code, and the City of Placentia Local Guidelines for implementing CEQA; and
- Waive full reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. O-2026-04, an Ordinance of the City of Placentia, California, amending Chapter 6.45 (Short-Term Residential Rentals) of the City of Placentia Municipal Code.
1.e SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. O-2026-05, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE (SCHEDULE OF FEES) TO ADD SECTION 5.02.105 “GENERAL GOVERNMENT FACILITIES FEES” ESTABLISHING A CITY FACILITIES IMPACT FEES AS PART OF THE CITY’S DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PROGRAM, AND ADOPTING NECESSARY FINDINGS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CITY FACILITIES IMPACT FEES; AND, SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. O-2026-08, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE (SCHEDULE OF FEES) BY AMENDING CHAPTERS 5.01 (FEES SET BY RESOLUTION), 5.03 (TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD) DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES), 5.12 (FIRE DEPARTMENT) AND 5.24 (PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT) AS PART OF THE CITY’S DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE PROGRAM
The adoption of revised Development Impact Fees and Residential Affordable Housing Impact Fees will not have an immediate impact on revenues to the City as they are effective 60 days subsequent to adoption. These Development Impact Fees are established for cost recovery or statutory purposes only.
It is recommended that the City Council:
- Find that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) of the Public Resources Code, and the City of Placentia Local Guidelines for implementing CEQA; and
- Waive full reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. O-2026-05, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, amending Title 5 of the Placentia Municipal Code (schedule of fees) to add Section 5.02.105 “General Government Facilities Fees” establishing a City Facilities Impact Fees as part of the City’s Development Impact Fee Program, and adopting necessary findings for the Establishment of the City Facilities Impact Fees; and,
- Waive full reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. O-2026-08, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, amending Title 5 of the Placentia Municipal Code (Schedule Of Fees) by amending Chapters 5.01 (Fees Set by Resolution), 5.03 (Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Development Impact Fees), 5.12 (Fire Department) and 5.24 (Public Works Department) as part of the City’s Development Impact Fee Program.
1.f SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. O-2026-06, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING TO PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.74 (FIREWORKS) TO TITLE 10 (PEACE, MORALS, AND SAFETY)
None.
It is recommended that the City Council:
Waive full reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. O-2026-06, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, adding Chapter 10.74 (Fireworks) to Title 10 (Peace, Morals, and Safety) of the Placentia Municipal Code.
1.g APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE YORBA LINDA WATER DISTRICT
None.
It is recommended that the City Council:
- Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Yorba Linda Water District and City of Placentia; and
- Authorize the City Administrator to execute all necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
1.h AWARD OF CONTRACT TO HOUSTON AND HARRIS INC. FOR SEWER MAINTENANCE SERVICES
EXPENSE: $384,236.20 TOTAL COST FOR SERVICES (402-80600-6001)
It is recommended that the City Council:
- Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Houston and Harris PCS, Inc. for sewer maintenance services in an amount not-to-exceed $384,236.20 per year for an initial three (3) year contract term with the option to extend for one (1) additional two-year term; and
- Authorize the City Administrator and/or her designee to execute all necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
- Authorize the City Administrator to approve contract amendments up to 10% of the initial three-year contract amount, or $115,270.86; and
- Authorize the City Administrator to approve the eligible contract term extension based upon contractor performance and at the discretion of the City.
2. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2.a PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO EXISTING COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2024-1 (OLD TOWN MAINTENANCE SERVICES) AND AUTHORIZE SPECIAL TAX ANNEXATION NO. 2
Annual Revenue: $3,123.98
It is recommended that the City Council:
- Open the Public Hearing concerning the annexation of certain properties; and
- Receive the Staff Report, consider all public testimony, ask questions of Staff; and
- Conduct election for annexation of certain properties to Community Facilities District No. 2024-1 (Old Town Maintenance Services); and
- Close the Public Hearing; and
- Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-24, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, Ordering the Annexation of Territory to its Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 (Old Town Maintenance Services) and Approving the Amended Map for said District (Annexation No. 2); and
- Authorize Inclusion of the Annexed Territory for Community Facilities District No. 2024-01 (Old Town Maintenance Services) for Fiscal Year 2026-27 on the Orange County Secured Property Tax Roll.
3. REGULAR AGENDA
3.a PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA, ADDING CHAPTER 13.77 (ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND ELECTRIC MOBILITY DEVICES) TO TITLE 13 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE
None.
It is recommended that the City Council:
Waive full reading, by title only, and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. O-2026-07, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, adding Chapter 13.77 (Electric Bicycles and Electric Mobility Devices) to Title 13 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Placentia Municipal Code.
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
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 May 5, 2026, meetings of the City Council, Successor Agency, and Industrial Commercial Development Authority, and the Placentia Public Financing Authority was posted on April 30, 2026.
/s/ Brooke Lovell
Deputy City Clerk