Orange, CA

Orange City Council

Orange City Council

Orange City Council

Design Review Committee

The August 19, 2026 regular meeting of the City of Orange Design Review Committee has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber. No business items are on this agenda.

• Meeting cancelled

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed ordinance that would replace the current Historic Districts chapter (17.17) with a new Historic Preservation and Cultural Resources chapter, and would replace the Design Review Committee with a new Heritage Commission. The commission will vote on a resolution recommending the City Council adopt the ordinance and will find the action exempt from CEQA. This is the main substantive item on the agenda; the rest is routine procedural matters.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Orange Municipal Code Chapter 17.17 (Historic Preservation and Cultural Resources) and Chapter 17.08 (establishing Heritage Commission)
• Adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 17-26 recommending City Council adoption of the ordinance
• CEQA exemption finding under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378
• Draft Mills Act Program Guidelines included as attachment
• Appeal deposit for Planning Commission decisions is $1,000

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will consider adopting a new policy on the posting and distribution of information. The board will also receive reports from the library director, Friends group, and foundation, and approve the minutes from the July 20 meeting.

• Adoption of Posting and Distribution of Information Policy
• Approval of July 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Library Director's report with June 2026 statistics
• Reports from Friends of the Library and Library Foundation

City Traffic Commission

The City Traffic Commission will consider several traffic control items including installing red curb at Esplanade Elementary School, implementing permit parking on Washington Avenue and Almond Avenue, adding overnight parking restrictions on Poplar Street and Sequoia Avenue, and recommending changes to speed limits on various city streets. The commission will also select a Chair and Vice Chair for two-year terms.

• Installation of red curb on both sides of the northern driveway serving Esplanade Elementary School
• Permit parking on both sides of Washington Avenue from Grand Street to Center Street
• Permit parking on the south side of Almond Avenue from Olive Street to Glassell Street
• Overnight parking restrictions (2:00 AM to 6:00 AM) on Poplar Street north of Orangewood Avenue and Sequoia Avenue east of Eckhoff Street
• Recommended changes to posted speed limits on various city streets

Orange City Council

The Orange City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed Vehicle Incentive Program with five local dealerships, contingent on voter approval of a future sales tax measure. The council will also consider consent items including contracts for environmental services, building services, and asphalt repairs, as well as adopt an ordinance updating park smoking and vaping rules. Additionally, they will discuss potential annexation of county islands within the city's sphere of influence.

• Vehicle Incentive Program with Mazda of Orange, Selman Chevrolet, Nissan of Orange, Toyota of Orange, and Villa Ford, up to $1,550,000/year in rebates ($20,150,000 over 13 years), contingent on voter-approved sales tax
• Agreement with UltraSystems Environmental, Inc. for $89,540 for Riverdale Avenue Complete Street Project environmental and survey services
• Second Amendment with Willdan Engineering for $200,000 for on-call building services
• First Amendment with G.M. Sager Construction Co., Inc. for $135,000 plus $13,500 contingency for asphalt repairs
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 13-26 amending park regulations on smoking and vaping

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will meet on August 5, 2026, to discuss routine matters and review a draft Historic Preservation Ordinance. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings. No major decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from March 4, June 3, and June 17, 2026 meetings
• Review of draft Historic Preservation Ordinance with attachments

Planning Commission

The Orange Planning Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for August 3, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for August 17, 2026, at the same time and location.

Audit Advisory Committee

The Audit Advisory Committee will review the results of an Independent Accountants’ Report regarding payroll procedures. The committee will also discuss potential changes to its meeting schedule to provide a recommendation to the City Council.

• Review of Independent Accountants’ Report on Agreed Upon Procedures for Payroll
• Discussion of potential changes to the Committee’s meeting schedule

Orange City Council

The City Council will discuss several service agreements and construction contracts. The meeting includes a closed session regarding the City Manager's performance and property negotiations on N. Batavia St.

• Contract with R.J. Noble Company, Inc. for $526,221 for Almond Avenue and Collins Avenue street improvements
• Contract with Golden Coast Construction for $71,286 for ten ADA wheelchair access ramps
• Agreement with the California Highway Patrol for $330,997.68 via the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program
• Five-year contract with Hydroblast for $432,446 for steam cleaning services
• Agreement with Sagecrest Planning and Environmental for $150,000 for environmental review services

Santiago Creek Commission

The commission's scheduled meeting for July 22, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the same location. No agenda items were discussed or decided at this cancelled meeting.

• Meeting cancellation for July 22, 2026

Investment Advisory Committee

The Regular Meeting of the City of Orange Investment Advisory Committee scheduled for July 22, 2026, has been cancelled.

Park Planning and Community Events Commission

The Orange Park Planning and Community Events Commission will consider several routine items, including approval of the May 19, 2026 meeting minutes and a public‑comments period. The key decision is choosing either the Eisenhower Park lower playground or the Hart Park playground for replacement as part of the FY 2026‑27 Playground Equipment Replacement Project. The meeting also includes a brief update on West Side Park and the Community Services Director’s report.

• Select Eisenhower Park lower playground or Hart Park playground for replacement (FY 2026‑27 Capital Improvement Program)
• Approve minutes from the May 19, 2026 regular meeting
• Public comments – up to three minutes per speaker on any commission‑jurisdiction matter
• Presentation: update on West Side Park
• Community Services Director’s report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss amending the Orange Municipal Code. The proposed changes aim to update regulations for homeless shelters and establish rules for low barrier navigation centers to align with State law.

• Public hearing on an ordinance to update homeless shelter regulations and establish low barrier navigation center rules
• Proposed Planning Commission Resolution No. PC 16-26 to recommend amendments to Title 17 of the Orange Municipal Code
• Determination of CEQA exemption for the proposed ordinance
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 6, 2026

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will consider several items, including adopting a revised Computer and Internet Use Policy. Trustees will also approve the minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting, set the FY 2026‑27 meeting schedule, and select a Chair and Vice Chair for a one‑year term starting August 17, 2026. Public comments are allowed on any agenda matter, but no action can be taken on off‑agenda items.

• Adopt the Orange Public Library Computer and Internet Use Policy (revised 07/20/2026)
• Approve the FY 2026‑27 Library Board meeting schedule
• Select a Chair and Vice Chair of the Library Board for a one‑year term effective Aug. 17, 2026
• Approve minutes of the June 15, 2026 Board meeting
• Receive and file Friends of the Orange Public Library report

Design Review Committee

The regular session of the Design Review Committee scheduled for July 15, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2026.

The July 15, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Design Review Committee was cancelled on July 9, 2026. No decisions were made. The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Orange City Council

The City Council will review several contracts for fire department equipment and security consulting. The body is also deciding on the appropriation of funds for a senior housing project and the adoption of ordinances regarding abandoned properties and parking meters.

• Appropriation of $220,000 for the Orion Senior Housing Apartments Project
• Purchase of medical supplies from Life-Assist, Inc. for $425,000
• Purchase of fire department uniforms and gear from LineGear, Inc. (up to $257,000) and LN Curtis & Sons (up to $157,000)
• Agreement with Triad Consulting & System Design Group, L.L.C. for $147,000
• Ordinance No. 04-26 regarding maintenance and security standards for unoccupied or abandoned properties

The City Council approved a revised City Charter to be put before voters on November 3, 2026, including a three-term lifetime limit for Council members. The Council also approved an 11-unit housing development and several fire department equipment purchases.

• Adopted Resolution No. 11707 to submit proposed City Charter to voters (4-3)
• Approved 11-unit Planned Unit Development at 647 N. Rancho Santiago Boulevard (7-0)
• Approved $147,000 security consulting agreement with Triad Consulting & System Design Group, L.L.C. (6-1)
• Approved license agreement for California Fire Museum at 176 South Grand Street (7-0)
• Approved plans for Walnut Avenue at Orange Street traffic signal installation (5-2)
• Appropriated $220,000 for Orion Senior Housing Apartments Project
• Approved $425,000 for medical supplies from Life-Assist, Inc.
• Approved Fire Department equipment purchases from LineGear, Inc. (up to $257,000) and LN Curtis & Sons (up to $157,000)

Planning Commission

The commission will review a request for a Type 47 alcohol license at a new restaurant on West Chapman Avenue. They will also consider a proposal to operate a charter elementary school with up to 864 students at two existing buildings on West Chapman Avenue.

• Conditional Use Permit for beer, wine, and distilled spirits sale at 237 W. Chapman Avenue
• Charter elementary school proposal for 1937 and 2011 W. Chapman Ave with up to 864 students
• Construction of two new play areas within an existing parking lot at the school site

The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a charter elementary school with a maximum enrollment of 864 students. The commission also approved a liquor license for a restaurant and bar at 237 W. Chapman Avenue. Both projects were found exempt from CEQA requirements.

• Approved minutes from April 20, 2026 and June 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 25-0014 for beer, wine, and distilled spirits sale at 237 W. Chapman Avenue (5-0)
• Found 237 W. Chapman Avenue project categorically exempt from CEQA (5-0)
• Approved Planning Application No. 25-0156 for an 864-student charter elementary school at 1937 and 2011 W. Chapman Ave. (5-0)
• Found 1937 and 2011 W. Chapman Ave. project categorically exempt from CEQA (5-0)

Design Review Committee

The regular session scheduled for July 1, 2026, is cancelled. The next committee meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2026.

The Design Review Committee's regular meeting scheduled for July 1, 2026, was cancelled on June 25, 2026. No decisions were made. The next regular meeting is set for July 15, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.

Orange City Council

The City Council will meet to consider an ordinance extending the temporary ban on opening or expanding massage businesses for over 22 months. The meeting also includes a proclamation for the United States Semiquincentennial and a closed session regarding existing litigation.

• Extension of Urgency Ordinance No. 08-26 (moratorium on new/expanded massage establishments)
• Proclamation recognizing the United States Semiquincentennial
• Litigation discussion: Cole McDonough v. City of Orange, et al.

The Orange City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 08-26-A, extending the interim moratorium on new and expanding massage establishments for an additional twenty‑two months and fifteen days while the city updates its Municipal and Zoning Codes. The motion was made by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, and passed with unanimous support from all seven members. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 08-26-A extending moratorium on new and expanding massage establishments (unanimous vote)

Orange City Council

The City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 10-26, which prohibits using potable water to irrigate non-functional turf. They will also vote on a resolution to place a measure expanding and increasing the transient occupancy tax on the November 2026 ballot. Other actions include awarding contracts for concrete replacement, towing services, and adult softball program administration, as well as appropriating public safety funds.

• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 10-26 banning potable water for non-functional turf irrigation
• Resolution to amend submission of hotel tax (transient occupancy tax) increase measure to voters in November 2026
• Award of $597,816 contract to CJ Concrete Construction for annual concrete replacement at various locations
• Appropriation of $118,334.68 in Public Safety Realignment funding from Orange County for overtime and supplies
• Approval of agreements with Archie's Towing and Southside Towing for towing and storage services, including new fee schedule

The council adopted Resolution No. 11693 and Resolution No. 11704, updating the Pavement Management and Local Signal Synchronization Plans for Measure M2. It approved the Measure M2 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program for FY 2026‑2027 through 2032‑2033 and added four new projects. Additional actions included adopting Ordinance No. 10‑26 on water use, approving several service contracts, and reappointing a planning commissioner.

• Approved Measure M2 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program (FY 2026‑2027 through 2032‑2033) (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10‑26 prohibiting potable water irrigation of non‑functional turf (unanimous)
• Approved contracts with Archie’s Towing and Southside Towing for towing services (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Major League Softball, Inc. for adult softball program (unanimous)
• Approved contract with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. for concrete replacement ($597,816) (unanimous)
• Authorized $1,940,000 purchase orders for water‑maintenance materials and supplies (unanimous)
• Approved temporary suspension of permit parking restrictions in Areas “D” and “G” on Aug 1 2026 (unanimous)
• Reappointed David Vazquez to the Planning Commission for a four‑year term (unanimous)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider a request to install a new halo-lit canopy mounted wall sign and reface an existing pole sign at 202 N. Glassell Street in the Old Towne Historic District. The meeting also includes public comments and procedural items.

• Install new halo-lit canopy mounted wall sign and reface existing pole sign at 202 N. Glassell Street in Old Towne Historic District (DRC No. 25-0120)

Planning Commission

This planning commission meeting has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 6, 2026.

The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for June 15, 2026, was cancelled on June 11, 2026. No substantive decisions were made.

Orange Public Library Board of Trustees

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes from May 18, 2026, receive reports from the Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation, and hear the Library Director's update on services and April 2026 statistics.

• Approve minutes of May 18, 2026 regular meeting

The Orange Public Library Board of Trustees met on June 15, 2026, and approved the minutes from the May 18, 2026 meeting. The board received reports from the Friends of the Library, the Library Foundation, and staff, but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved minutes of May 18, 2026 meeting (5-0)

City Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will consider four traffic control proposals, including a school bus loading zone on California Street, a loading zone on N. Lemon Street, and red curb installations on Kendra Drive and at Highland Street/Dana Place. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• School bus loading zone on west side of California Street at California Inspire Academy
• 35-foot loading zone in front of 233 N. Lemon Street
• 25 feet of red curb on west side of Kendra Drive north of Hampshire Road
• 35 feet of red curb at northwest corner of Highland Street/Dana Place

Orange City Council

The City Council will consider a consent calendar including multiple contracts, ordinance adoptions, and capital improvement projects. Notable items include a zone change to allow residential development at 2375 N Tustin Street, approval of $1.8 million in state grants for flashing beacons, bike lanes, and signal upgrades, a $915,000 crossing guard contract, and amendments to tobacco retailer regulations.

• Zone change for 4.23-acre site at 2375 N Tustin St from commercial to multifamily residential
• Accept $1,628,550 in Caltrans grants for school crossing beacons, bike lanes, signal upgrades, edge line striping
• Two-year $915,000 contract with All City Management for crossing guard services
• Ordinance to eliminate certain restrictions on retail sale of tobacco and clarify permit transferability
• Approve $130,470.82 for Council Chamber AV system upgrades

The council approved a two‑year $915,000 crossing‑guard services agreement and a $130,470.82 audiovisual upgrade for the council chambers. It adopted four capital‑improvement projects, accepting a $1.628 million state grant and $180,950 local match. Additional actions included a $90,785 fire‑station flooring contract, a $130,000 police uniform purchase, a zoning change for 2375 N Tustin St, and adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan.

• Approved $915,000 two‑year crossing‑guard services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $130,470.82 audiovisual system upgrade for council chambers (unanimous)
• Adopted four capital‑improvement projects, accepted $1.628 M state grant and $180,950 local match (unanimous)
• Approved $90,785 carpet and flooring replacement contract for Fire Stations 3, 7 & 8 (unanimous)
• Approved $130,000 purchase of police department uniforms from Galls, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 06‑26 changing zoning of 2375 N Tustin St to Residential Multiple Family (passed with one no vote)
• Adopted 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts 86‑2 and 15‑1 engineer’s report and assessment (unanimous)

Orange City Council

At a special meeting, the Orange City Council will review draft resolution and ordinance documents for a proposed 1-cent sales tax measure with a 13-year term. The council may provide direction to staff on the measure.

• Proposed 1¢ sales tax measure for 13 years

The City Council voted 5-1 to adopt Resolution No. 11670, placing a 13-year, 1¢ sales tax measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Council also approved Resolution No. 11672, designating Mayor Slater as authorized representative for the ballot argument.

• Adopted Resolution 11670 placing 1¢ sales tax measure on Nov 2026 ballot (5-1)
• Adopted Resolution 11672 designating Mayor as ballot argument representative (5-1)

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will consider approving the adaptive reuse of two vacant historic buildings in the Old Towne Historic District for a new restaurant with walk-up window service and a full bar, called The Win~Dow. This item was continued from the May 20, 2026 meeting. The committee will review updated project plans and a historic assessment.

• Adaptive reuse of two historic buildings for The Win~Dow restaurant with walk-up window and full bar in Old Towne Historic District

The Design Review Committee approved Design Review No. 25-0025 for the adaptive reuse of two vacant buildings in the Old Towne Historic District to accommodate a new restaurant with walk-up window service and full bar, known as The Win~Dow. The approval includes conditions from the staff report plus additional conditions on lighting color temperature, fence color, and tree maintenance. The motion carried 5-0, with two members absent.

• Approved Design Review No. 25-0025 for The Win~Dow restaurant (5-0, 2 absent)
• Required outdoor lighting not to exceed 3,000 Kelvin color temperature
• Required perimeter fencing painted a subdued shade of green, subject to staff approval
• Required all trees maintained at full height and canopy, except for safety pruning

Planning Commission

The commission will review a request for a new 70-foot stealth wireless tower near N. Eckhoff St. It will also consider the General Plan conformance for the city's five-year Capital Improvement Program.

• New 70-foot mono-eucalyptus wireless tower for AT&T at 744 N. Eckhoff St.
• Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (FY 2026-2027 through 2030-2031)
• 636-square-foot equipment enclosure for wireless facility

The Planning Commission approved a permit for AT&T to construct a 70-foot-tall stealth wireless tower. The commission also found the 2026-2031 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program consistent with the City's General Plan.

• Approved construction of a 70-foot-tall stealth wireless facility at 744 N Eckhoff St. (unanimous)
• Found the FY 2026-2027 through 2030-2031 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program consistent with the General Plan (unanimous)
• Approved April 6, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Orange City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent calendar including several contracts and resolutions. Key items involve expanding police surveillance with Flock cameras through a $387,280 software and services agreement and an HOA partnership for camera installation. Other actions include sewer line cleaning contract amendment, computer purchases, and election resolutions.

• $387,280 agreement with Insight Public Sector for Flock camera licenses and software
• Agreement with Belmont Estates HOA for Flock camera installation on City property
• $378,039 third amendment to Tunnelworks Services for sewer line cleaning and inspection
• $122,812 purchase of laptop and tablet computers from CPAC, Inc.
• Resolutions calling the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election

The council approved a two-year agreement with Insight Public Sector for Flock license plate camera licenses and software ($387,280) on a 6-1 vote, after a motion to postpone failed. It also approved a separate agreement with Belmont Estates HOA for Flock camera installation on city property (5-2). Other actions included adopting election resolutions for November 2026, authorizing computer purchases, and approving various contracts.

• Approved Flock camera software agreement with Insight Public Sector, $387,280 (6-1)
• Approved Flock camera installation agreement with Belmont Estates HOA (5-2)
• Approved purchase of replacement computers from CPAC, Inc., $122,812 (7-0)
• Approved increase to safety gear purchase order with LineGear, $218,500 (7-0)
• Adopted resolutions for November 3, 2026 general municipal election (unanimous)
• Approved Santiago Creek Strategic Plan implementation strategy
• Approved second amendment for lake maintenance services, $42,020
• Accepted FY26 beverage container grant and appropriated prior year balances

Design Review Committee

The Design Review Committee will decide on five projects in the Old Towne Historic District: an adaptive reuse of two historic buildings for a new restaurant and bar (The Win~Dow), a new neon sign and blade sign refacing at 116 E. Chapman Avenue, a 180-square-foot addition at 173 N. Waverly Street, a garage demolition and new detached garage at 220 S. Orange Street, and a 984-square-foot addition with porch and new garage at 405 E. Toluca Avenue. All items require design review approval.

• Adaptive reuse for new restaurant and bar 'The Win~Dow' in two historic contributor buildings
• New neon wall sign and refacing of existing blade sign at 116 E. Chapman Avenue
• 180 sq ft addition to single-family home at 173 N. Waverly Street (non-contributor)
• Demolish garage and accessory structure, construct new detached two-car garage at 220 S. Orange Street (contributor)
• 984 sq ft addition, front porch, and new detached garage at 405 E. Toluca Avenue (non-contributor)