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
November 18, 2025
Council Chambers
401 E Chapman Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870
Phone: (714) 993-8117
Email: administration@placentia.org
www.placentia.org
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
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
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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:
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:
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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Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR |
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Agency Designated Representatives:
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Jennifer Lampman, City Administrator Alice Burnett, Director of Human Resources |
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Employee Organizations: |
Placentia City Employees Association (PCEA) |
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Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION |
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Title: City Administrator |
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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:
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 Charles Frost
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chief Brad Butts
PRESENTATIONS:
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Presentation of the Measure U Committee Annual Report |
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| Presenter: | Citizens' Oversight Committee Chair Robert McKinnell | |
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 through 1.h):
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 REGISTERS FOR NOVEMBER 18, 2025
Check Register
Fiscal Impact: $171,113.89
Electronic Disbursement Register
Fiscal Impact: $1,154,200.06
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Receive and file.
1.c MEASURE M (M2) EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
Adopt Resolution No. R-2025-67, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, concerning the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Measure M2 (M2) Expenditure Report for the City of Placentia.
1.d APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS AT JAYCEE PARKETTE AND APPROVAL OF PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH PLAY CORE D.B.A. GAMETIME, CIP PROJECT NO. 7313
Fiscal Impact:
| Expense: | ||
| $504,764.54 | Total Construction Costs | |
| $458,876.85 | Total Construction Contract Amount | |
| $ 45,887.69 | Total Construction Contract Contingency Amount | |
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$511,055.00
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Fiscal Year 2025-26 CIP Budget- (California Proposition 68 Parks and Water Bond of 2018) |
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Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
- Approve the plans and specifications prepared by Hirsch & Associates, Inc. (HAI) for the Jaycee Parkette Renovation Project; and
- Approve the purchase of the Jaycee Parkette playground equipment utilizing the budgeted CIP funding in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for project; and
- Award a Public Works Agreement to PlayCore d.b.a. GameTime for the Jaycee Parkette Renovation project in the amount of $458,876.85; and
- Authorize the City Administrator to approve contract change orders up to a total of $45,887.69 or a not-to-exceed total contract amount of $504,764.54; and
- Authorize the City Administrator and/or her designee to execute all necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
1.e CONTRACT AWARD TO FULLY INVOLVED FIRE PLAN REVIEW SERVICES FOR ON CALL FIRE PLAN REVIEW SERVICES
Fiscal Impact:
EXPENSE: The contract amount shall not exceed $75,000 annually, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $150,000, over a two-year contract agreement. Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department (PFLSD) will fund the contract agreement under Contractual Services Account No. 101-60200-6300.
REVENUE: Expenses are 100% recovered via plan check and permit fees charged to the applicant.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
- Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Fully Involved Fire Plan Review Services for On Call Fire Plan Review Services for a two (2) year term contract not-to-exceed amount by $75,000.00 annually or $150,000.00; and
- Approve contingent on Risk Management’s approval of Certificate of Insurance (COI); and
- Authorize the City Administrator to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the annual contract not-to-exceed amount or $7,500.00 annually; and
- Authorize the City Administrator and/or her designee to execute all necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
1.f APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO CT&T CONCRETE PAVING FOR THE GOLDEN AVENUE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 1801
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Fiscal Impact: |
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Expense: |
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| $6,037,599.55 | Total Construction Cost | |
| $4,687,010.50 | Construction Contract Amount | |
| $ 468,701.05 | Construction Contingency Amount | |
| $ 713,091.00 | Construction Management and Inspection | |
| $ 168,797.00 | Construction Engineering | |
| Available Budget: | ||
| $6,037,599.55 | Total Project Budget | |
| $2,200,000.00 | Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending (CPFCDS) | |
| $2,647,046.00 | Highway Bridge Program (HBP) | |
| $ 215,682.00 | County of Orange OC Loop Segment D Contribution | |
| $ 974,871.55 | Measure U (including required City Federal Match) | |
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
- Approve the Plans and Specifications prepared by Biggs Cardosa and Associates for the Golden Avenue Bridge Replacement Project, City Project No. 1801; and
- Approve a Public Works Agreement with CT&T Concrete Paving for the Golden Avenue Bridge Replacement Project in the amount of $4,687,010.50; and
- Reject all other bids received and authorize return of the bid bonds; and
- Authorize the City Administrator to approve contract change orders up to ten percent (10%) of the contract amount, or $468,701.05, for a total construction contract not-to-exceed amount of $5,155,711.55; and
- Approve a Professional Services Agreement with T.Y. Lin to provide construction management and inspection services for a not to exceed amount of $713,091.00; and
- Approve Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement with Biggs Cardosa and Associates for an additional $168,797 to provide additional professional services for construction engineering support for a cumulative contract not-to-exceed amount of $1,139,735 and extend the term of the contract by an additional 12 months; and
- Authorize the City Administrator and/or her designee to execute all necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
1.g RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE UNREPRESENTED MID-MANAGEMENT AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
Fiscal Impact:
Mid-Management
Year 1: Estimated $235,200 increase to FY25-26 total compensation
Year 2: Estimated $132,500 increase to FY26-27 total compensation
Total: Estimated $367,700 increase.
Executive Management
Year 1: Estimated $ 113,000 increase to FY25-26 total compensation
Year 2: Estimated $ 25,200 increase to FY26-27 total compensation
Total: Estimated $138,200 increase.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
- Adopt Resolution No. R-2025-58, approving a compensation plan for the Unrepresented Mid-Management and Management Employees for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027; and
- Adopt Resolution No. R-2025-63, amending the City's FY2025-26 Budget.
1.h RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE PAY SCHEDULE FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
Fiscal Impact:
FY25-26 $4,500 ($9,000 annually) (104071-5005)
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
- Adopt Resolution No. R-2025-68, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California amending the pay schedule for part-time employees effective January 1, 2026; and
- Adopt Resolution No. R-2025-69, 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 §§1206 and 1209 pertaining to appropriations for actual expenditures.
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
2.a PUBLIC HEARING, SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. O-2025-11, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT ADOPTION OF 2025 FIRE, WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, AND THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING RELATED CODES ARE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA SECTION 15061(B)(3) AND, REPEALING CHAPTER 18.04 OF TITLE 18 AND CHAPTERS 20.04, 20.08, 20.12, 20.16, 20.20, 20.46, 20.48, 20.50, 20.52 AND 20.54 OF TITLE 20 AND AMENDING TITLE 18 BY ADDING NEW CHAPTER 18.05, ADOPTING THE 2025 EDITION OF THE WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE OF THE PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, CALIFORNIA BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, AND GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE 2024 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO, INCLUDING FEES AND PENALTIES
Fiscal Impact:
No fiscal impacts are anticipated with this ordinance as all costs will be recovered through the plan check and inspection process for both the Development Services and Placentia Fire and Life Safety Departments.
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
- Open the Public Hearing concerning Ordinance No. O-2025-11; and
- Receive the Staff Report and consider all Public Testimony; and
- Close the Public Hearing; and
- Find that the recommended actions are exempt from environmental review and direct Staff to file a Notice of Exemption, pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, Section 21065 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-2025-11, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, finding that adoption of 2025 Fire, Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and the 2025 California Building related codes are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) and, repealing Chapter 18.04 of Title 18 and Chapters 20.04, 20.08, 20.12, 20.16, 20.20, 20.46, 20.48, 20.50, 20.52 and 20.54 of Title 20 and amending Title 18 by adding new Chapter 18.05, adopting the 2025 edition of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the Placentia Municipal Code, and adopting by reference the 2025 editions of the California Fire Code, California Building, Residential, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Green Building Standards Code, the 2024 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2025 edition of the California Existing Building Code, 2025 edition of the California Historical Building Code, 2025 California Energy Code, including all appendices, with certain amendments, additions and deletions thereto, including fees and penalties.
3. REGULAR AGENDA: None
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 November 18, 2025, meetings of the City Council, Successor Agency, and Industrial Commercial Development Authority, and the Placentia Public Financing Authority was posted on November 14, 2025.
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Brooke Lovell, Deputy City Clerk