Placentia City Council
Placentia City Council as Successor to the
Placentia Redevelopment Agency
Placentia Industrial Commercial
Development Authority
Placentia Public Financing Authority

AGENDA
March 17, 2026

Council Chambers
401 E Chapman Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870

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

1.	CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section § 54956.9 Anna Venegas vs City of Placentia et al Case No. 30-2023-01334754-CU-PO-NJC

2.	CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
	Property Address:	+/- 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
	APN:	None assigned
	Agency Negotiator:	Jennifer Lampman, City Administrator
	Negotiating Parties:	118 Orangethorpe, LLC
	Under Negotiation:	Price and Terms of Payment

3.	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)

A.	Presentation of the Citizens' Oversight Committee Capital Improvement Forecast
	Presenter:	Citizens' Oversight Committee Chair, Robert McKinnell

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:

Approve. 

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council: 

Approve minutes of the City Council/Successor Agency/ICDA/PPFA Regular Meetings held on June 3, 2025; June 17, 2025; July 1, 2025; July 15, 2025; and February 17, 2026; and the Special Meetings held on June 2, 2025; August 12, 2025; and February 17, 2026.

Fiscal Impact:

Check Registers $ 1,753,926.26

Electronic Disbursement Registers $ 3,847,849.19

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:

Receive and file.

Fiscal Impact:

None.

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Find that adoption of Ordinance No. O-2026-01, is statutorily exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(h) and is categorically exempt under the common sense exemption of CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
2. Waive full reading, by title only, and adopt 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.

Fiscal Impact:

None.

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Find that adoption of Ordinance No. O-2026-02, is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Government Code Sections 65852.21(k) and 66411.7(n) in that the adoption of an ordinance relating to two-unit housing developments and urban lot splits are not considered a project under CEQA; and
2. Waive full reading, by title only, and adopt 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.

Fiscal Impact:

The earlier start time is expected to reduce Staff overtime and extended-hour costs.

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:

Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-13, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, Changing the Time of the Regular Meetings of the City Council.

Fiscal Impact:

None.

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:

Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-15, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, authorizing investment of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF).

Fiscal Impact:

The City’s financial contribution will be calculated annually based on its proportional share of land area and population, as outlined in the Agreement. Costs will be included in the City’s annual budget for stormwater compliance.

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Approve the Amended and Restated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement ("Agreement") between the County of Orange, Orange County Flood Control District (District), and participating Orange County cities (collectively called Permittees); and
2. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the Agreement and any related documents necessary to implement the terms of the Agreement.

Fiscal Impact:

Expense: $93,565.53 furniture for the Public Safety Center
Available Budget: $212,856.95 (101-90300-9100 Project: 97 105213)

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Approve a purchase order with the Sheridan Group pursuant to OMNIA procurement contract BNR482 in the amount of $93,565.53, to manufacture, ship and install the new office furnishings for the Placentia Public Safety Center; and
2. Authorize the City Administrator to approve contract change orders up to 10% of the total not-to-exceed purchase order amount; and
3. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the above-mentioned sales agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

Fiscal Impact:

None.

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:

Receive and file the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.

Fiscal Impact:

Kraemer Park Facility Use Fees:    $  5,042

Staffing:                                           $  5,500

Damage Deposit:                            $     614

Total Fiscal Impact:                         $11,156

Champion Sports Park

Facility Use Fees:                            $  1480

Damage Deposit:                             $    360

Total Fiscal Impact:                          $ 1,840

Recommended Action: It is recommended that City Council:

1. Approve a facility rental/use agreement with the California Celtic Festival to host the annual “Lovers of Celtic Culture” fundraiser event at Kraemer Memorial Park and authorize the City Administrator, or designee, to execute all applicable documents; and
2. Approve a facility rental/use agreement with the Influence Church to host the annual “Helicopter Egg Drop” event at Champions Sports Park and authorize the City Administrator, or designee, to execute all applicable documents; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. R-2026-16, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, Approving the temporary suspension of regulatory ordinance sections 23.76.050 and 10.28.010 of the Placentia Municipal Code for the operation of the Annual “Helicopter Egg Drop” event on April 4, 2026, at Champions Sports Park, 505 N. Jefferson St., and The Lovers Of Celtic Culture Festival Fundraiser event on June 20, 2026, and June 21, 2026, at Kraemer Memorial Park, 201 N. Bradford Ave; and
4. Approve Staff's recommendation to waive facility use/rental and fees for the use of Champions Sports Park and Kraemer Memorial Park and not staff costs or the damage deposit associated with the operation of the event.

Fiscal Impact:

CDBG funds in the amount of $352,527 for Fiscal Year 2026-27

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Open the Public Hearing to consider proposed programs and activities for the Community Development Block Grant Funding for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
2. Receive the Staff report, consider all public testimony, ask any questions of Staff; and
3. Close the Public Hearing; and
4. Authorize the City Administrator to submit an application to the County of Orange to receive CDBG Funds to support public service programs, public facilities improvements, housing rehabilitation needs, and administrative expenses for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
5. Authorize the City Administrator to execute all necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.

Fiscal Impact: 

Revenue: $9,063.06 Annually (101-90000-4201)

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council: 

1. Open the Public Hearing concerning Ordinance No. O-2026-03; and
2. Receive the staff report and consider all public testimony; and
3. Close the public hearing; and
4. Introduce the first reading, by title only, further reading waived, Ordinance No. O-2026-03, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, granting to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P., a franchise to operate and maintain certain pipelines and appurtenances for the transportation of hydrocarbon substances in the City of Placentia. 

Fiscal Impact:

None.

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Make appointments and reappointments to the various City Commissions, Committees and Boards; and
2. Direct Staff to update the Local Appointments List to reflect these actions; and
3. Direct the City Clerk to solicit applications for the remaining vacancies; and
4. Review and adopt Resolution No. R-2026-14, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, Adopting the Updated Commission, Committee, and Advisory Board Manual for Calendar Year 2026.

Fiscal Impact: 

The fiscal impact will be determined with final adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 CIP Budget. 

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Approve Staff’s recommendation to allocate 50% of Measure U towards infrastructure; and
2. Confirm use of Measure U funds towards the recommended projects or provide guidance on City Council priority projects.