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Robert S. McKinnell
City Clerk

Kevin A. Larson
City Treasurer

Jennifer Lampman
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
June 30, 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

 
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 is dedicated to fostering transparency, integrity, and responsiveness through innovative and ethical leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services in a fair and equitable manner. We also strive for financial sustainability, supporting safe, welcoming neighborhoods, well-kept streets, parks, and public spaces while maintaining the small-town charm that defines our community.

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. 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.  
  3. 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 SPECIAL MEETING

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

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

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

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 Meeting on June 16, 2026.

1.c

REGISTERS FOR JUNE 30, 2026

 
Fiscal Impact:

Check Registers: $ 358,449.87

Electronic Disbursement Registers: $2,055,107.14

 
Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council:

Receive and file.

1.d

SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. O-2026-10, AMENDING CHAPTER 23.23 OF THE PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DENSITY BONUS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW (ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. ZCA 2026-03)

 
Fiscal Impact:

None.

 
Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council:

  1. Find that the recommended actions are 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
  2. Waive full reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. O-2026-10, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, amending Title 23, (Zoning) Chapter 23.23 (Density Bonus) of the Placentia Municipal Code in accordance with State law.

1.e

9-1-1 ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

 
Fiscal Impact:

Expense $180,000 Fiscal Year 2026-27

 
Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council:

  1. Approve a First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Emergency Ambulance Service, Inc. for the provision of 9-1-1 Advanced Life Support Services for a term of one (1) year in the amount of $180,000, with the option to extend for two (2) additional one-year terms; and
  2. Authorize the Acting City Administrator and/or her designee to execute all necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

1.f

RESOLUTION TO IMPOSE THE CITY'S LAST, BEST, AND FINAL OFFER TO THE PLACENTIA CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION PUSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3505.7

 
Fiscal Impact:

Placentia City Employees' Association:

Total: Estimated $321,010 for FY 26-27.

 
Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council:

Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-50, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, Amending Resolution No. R-2026-05 and Imposing the City’s Last, Best, and Final offer to the Placentia City Employees’ Association Pursuant to Government Code Section 3505.7.

2.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

2.a

CITY OF PLACENTIA FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, POSITION ALLOCATION PLAN, ANNUAL GANN APPROPRIATIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND PLACENTIA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ANNUAL BUDGET

 
Fiscal Impact:

FY 2026-27 EXPENDITURES:    $96,059,483 
                    REVENUE:              $97,093,308

 
Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council: 

  1. Open the Public Hearing concerning the City of Placentia Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2026-27, consider all public testimony, ask questions of staff, and close the public hearing; and
  2. Conduct the Public Hearing to comply with Assembly Bill 2561 (AB261) presenting the status of Vacant Positions and Recruitment and Retention Efforts; and
  3. Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-39, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, taking actions necessary to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget; and taking actions necessary to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget with an appropriation of $10,147,629; and authorizing the Position Allocation Plan and Compensation Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
  4. Authorize the City Administrator to release appropriation controls for the General Government Department and Risk Management fund outside of the normal quarterly process, as necessary; and
  5. Approve the use of the County's population growth and California per capita income growth as determined by the State Department of Finance for the calculation of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Appropriation Limit; and
  6. Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-40, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, approving and adopting the Annual Appropriations Limit (GANN) for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 in the amount of $131,672,638.

It is recommended that the Placentia Public Financing Authority:

  1. Conduct the Public Hearing concerning the Placentia Public Financing Authority Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
  2. Adopt Resolution No. PPFA-2026-01, a Resolution of the Placentia Public Financing Authority (PPFA) Board of Directors of the City of Placentia, California, taking actions necessary to adopt the PPFA’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget.

3.

REGULAR AGENDA

 

3.a

ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2025

 
Fiscal Impact:

None.

 
Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council:

  1. Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the period ending June 30, 2025, as recommended by the Financial Audit Oversight Committee; and
  2. Receive and file the Single Audit of Federally Assisted Grant Programs for the period ending June 30, 2025, as recommended by the Financial Audit Oversight Committee.

3.b

SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. O-2026-07, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING TO PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 13.77 (ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND OTHER MOTORIZED MOBILITY DEVICES) TO TITLE 13 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC)

 
Fiscal Impact:

None.

 
Recommended Action:

It is recommended that the City Council:

Waive full reading, by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. O-2026-07, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, adding Chapter 13.77 (Electric Bicycles and Other Motorized 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.

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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section § 54956.9(d)(2): 3 Cases

RECESS into Closed Session

RECONVENE into Open Session

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

ADJOURNMENT

The City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Board of Directors will adjourn to the next regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

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 June 30, 2026, Special Meeting of the City Council, Successor Agency, and Industrial Commercial Development Authority, and the Placentia Public Financing Authority was posted on June 25, 2026.

 

/s/ Brooke Lovell

Deputy City Clerk