Placentia public meetings in 2025
29 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Placentia City Council will consider adopting an ordinance for a four-story hotel at 450 S. Placentia Avenue and will conduct a reorganization to select a new mayor and mayor pro tem. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and financial registers.
- Adoption of Ordinance O-2025-12 for a 86-room hotel at 450 S. Placentia Avenue
- Approval of Check Register with fiscal impact of $1,229,658.71
- Approval of Electronic Disbursement Register with fiscal impact of $4,536,458.85
- Acceptance of resignations from Senior Advisory, Heritage, and Community Foundation committees
- Reorganization of City Council leadership
City Council - Regular Meeting
The council will hold a closed session on labor negotiations with the Placentia City Employees Association. The regular meeting includes a consent calendar with several action items, including approving a freeway-oriented entry sign agreement, declaring intent to grant a pipeline franchise, purchasing Motorola radios for the public safety building, and amending a Verizon lease at Wagner Park. A presentation on the 2025 holiday event will also be given.
- Amendment No. 4 to agreement with Lamar Central Outdoor for a freeway-oriented entry sign, estimated to generate $300,000/year in General Fund revenue
- Resolution R-2025-72 declaring intent to grant a pipeline franchise to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P. for 846 linear feet
- Purchase of Motorola portable radios from BearCom for $59,631.25 using DOJ COPS grant funding
- Lease amendment with Verizon Wireless at 700 Trumpet Avenue (Wagner Park) with $75,000 one-time prepayment and monthly rent starting at $2,300
- Resolution R-2025-70 amending membership of the Placentia Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District Public Financing Authority
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Placentia City Council will consider routine consent‑calendar items and several major actions. Council members will vote on a $4,687,010.50 public works agreement with CT&T Concrete Paving for the Golden Avenue Bridge Replacement Project. Additional items include a playground equipment contract, a fire‑plan review services contract, and resolutions on employee compensation and part‑time pay rates.
- Approve $4,687,010.50 contract with CT&T Concrete Paving for Golden Avenue Bridge Replacement (Project No. 1801)
- Approve $458,876.85 contract with PlayCore d.b.a. GameTime for Jaycee Parkette playground equipment
- Approve up to $150,000 two‑year contract with Fully Involved Fire Plan Review Services for on‑call fire plan reviews
- Adopt compensation plan increasing mid‑management and executive management salaries (estimated $367,700 and $138,200)
- Adopt resolution to amend part‑time employee pay schedule for state minimum wage increase
Placentia Planning Commission Meeting
The Placentia Planning Commission will consider approving a Dutch Bros drive-thru and a 86-room hotel at 450 S. Placentia Avenue. The agenda also includes a General Plan finding for a digital freeway sign.
- Dutch Bros Development Plan Review No. DPR 2025-02 at 150 E. Yorba Linda Blvd.
- Tru Hotel Development Plan Review No. DPR 2025-01 at 450 S. Placentia Avenue.
- General Plan conformity finding for a digital freeway sign at 1470 S. Placentia Avenue.
- Approval of Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes for September 9, 2025.
- Public hearings for Development Plan Review and Use Permit applications.
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will discuss the adoption of the Chapman Corridor Specific Plan and a zone change for the project area. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 2025 California building and fire codes. Additionally, the council is reviewing contracts for trail design and facility repairs.
- Adoption of Ordinance No. O-2025-08 for the Chapman Corridor Specific Plan and associated zone changes
- Public hearing for Ordinance No. O-2025-11 to adopt 2025 California Building and Fire codes
- Professional engineering agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. for the Atwood Multipurpose Trail Project for $334,531.00
- Public Works Agreement with Vincor Construction, Inc. for Placentia Navigation Center repairs for $75,879.00
- Approval of check and electronic disbursement registers totaling $3,154,815.47
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will vote on adopting four new Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with police officers, police management, fire management, and firefighters associations, increasing total compensation by an estimated $1.563 million over two years. The consent calendar also includes final adoption of revised sewer system service rates (Ordinance O-2025-09) and an agreement for the Golden Avenue Bridge Replacement Project. A biennial report from the Fire and Life Safety Department will be received and filed.
- Approve MOU with Placentia Police Officers' Association ($744,000 estimated increase over two years)
- Approve MOU with Placentia Police Management Association ($428,000 estimated increase over two years)
- Approve MOU with Placentia Fire Management Association ($43,500 estimated increase over two years)
- Approve MOU with Placentia Firefighters' Association ($347,500 estimated increase over two years)
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance O-2025-09 revising sewer system service rates
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Placentia City Council will consider approving a $1.97 million construction contract for residential street rehabilitation and adopting a new citywide classification plan. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss litigation and labor negotiations.
- Award of $1,972,915.05 construction contract for Residential Street Rehabilitation Project
- Adoption of updated Citywide Classification Plan
- Authorization to apply for CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant
- Closed session to discuss litigation and labor negotiations
- Proclamation of Fire Prevention Week
City Council - Special Meeting
The Placentia City Council will hold a special closed meeting to discuss anticipated litigation and negotiate with labor representatives from city employee unions.
- Closed session with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation
- Negotiations with Placentia City Employees Association (PCEA)
- Negotiations with Placentia Firefighters Association (PFA)
- Negotiations with Placentia Fire Management Association (PFMA)
- Negotiations with Placentia Police Management Association (PPMA)
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Placentia City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the Chapman Corridor Revitalization Plan, which includes a General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Specific Plan Amendment. The Council will also consider awarding a sidewalk repair contract and approving an amendment to a public safety center construction agreement.
- Public Hearing: Chapman Corridor Revitalization Plan (GPA 2025-01, ZCA 2025-03, SPA 2025-01)
- Award contract to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. for $127,420 for sidewalk and curb ramp repairs
- Approve Amendment No. 2 to Public Works Agreement with PCN3 Inc. for $25,678
- Adopt Resolution R-2025-47 for Claims Settlement Authorization Policy No. 407
- Receive and file the annual Military Equipment Report per CA Assembly Bill No. 481
Placentia Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a tentative parcel map to subdivide a 0.803-acre property at 200 Orange Grove Avenue into two parcels, and a modification to the use permit for Esther's Taco House at 2001 E. Orangethorpe Avenue to allow onsite sales of beer, wine, and distilled spirits. Additionally, the commission will continue a study session on citywide residential development standards based on updated survey data. The consent calendar includes approval of the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Tentative Parcel Map TPM 2023-143 to split 0.803 acre at 200 Orange Grove Avenue into two parcels (R-1 zoning)
- Use Permit Modification UP 97-14 MOD for Esther's Taco House at 2001 E. Orangethorpe Avenue to change ABC license from Type 41 to Type 47 (beer, wine, distilled spirits)
- Study session on Residential Development Standards (continued from August 12, 2025) with updated survey data
- Consent calendar: approval of Planning Commission minutes from August 12, 2025
- Both public hearing items include CEQA exemption findings (Class 15 for subdivision, Class 1 for alcohol license)
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss real property negotiations at 1470 S. Placentia Avenue with Lamar Central Outdoors, as well as labor negotiations with employee unions and a performance evaluation for the City Administrator. The regular meeting consent calendar includes approval of a $12.97 million check register, a grant agreement for the HSIP Cycle 12 project, an easement to Southern California Edison at 611 Jefferson Street, a demolition contract for 2999 E. La Jolla Street, a purchase of organic waste product, and an amendment to the pavement management plan. The agenda is incomplete as provided, with consent items up to 1.g detailed.
- Closed session: real property negotiation with Lamar Central Outdoors for 1470 S. Placentia Ave (APN 344-037-01)
- Closed session: labor negotiations with five employee organizations (PCEA, PFA, PFMA, PPMA, PPOA) and unrepresented employees
- Consent: Award demolition/abatement contract to Interior Demolition, Inc. for $87,873 at 2999 E. La Jolla St
- Consent: Grant easement to Southern California Edison at 611 Jefferson St (Champion Sports Complex)
- Consent: Approve check register of $4,216,381.12 and electronic disbursement register of $8,754,207.70
Placentia Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a boutique fitness studio and the Chapman Corridor Revitalization Plan. The body will also continue a study session on residential development standards.
- Use Permit No. 2025-04 for a 2,200-square-foot boutique fitness studio at 1225 E. Imperial Highway
- Chapman Corridor Revitalization Plan, including Streetscape Master Plan and General Plan Amendment (GPA) 2025-01
- Zone Change (ZCA) 2025-03 and Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 2025-01 for the Chapman Corridor
- Study session on updated Residential Development Standards Survey data
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Placentia City Council will consider several routine consent‑calendar items and a series of ordinances and resolutions. The most significant action is the approval of Final Tract Map No. 19300 for a 4.954‑acre site at 440 N. Jefferson Street, creating 140 residential townhome units and generating about $2.6 million in development impact fees. Other items include adopting the 2025‑26 Investment Policy, updating the Sewer System Management Plan, and amending contracts for park restroom janitorial services.
- Approve Final Tract Map No. 19300 for 140 townhome units at 440 N. Jefferson St (≈ $2.6 M impact fees)
- Adopt Investment Resolution R‑2025‑39 – Annual Statement of Investment Policy FY 2025‑26
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance O‑2025‑05 – ADU/JADU standards (Zoning Code Amendment ZCA 2025‑01)
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance O‑2025‑06 – Two‑unit housing and urban lot splits (Zoning Code Amendment ZCA 2025‑02)
- Amendment No. 3 to Maintenance Services Agreement with Team One Management Inc. for park restroom janitorial services (not‑to‑exceed $137,562.70 per year)
Placentia Planning Commission Meeting
The commission will hold a public hearing on the Chapman Corridor Revitalization Plan, which includes a General Plan Amendment (GPA 2025-01), Zone Change (ZCA 2025-03), Specific Plan Amendment (SPA 2025-01), and a Streetscape Master Plan. They will also hold a study session on updated Residential Development Standards survey data and seek public input. The consent calendar includes approval of the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on Chapman Corridor Revitalization Plan (GPA 2025-01, ZCA 2025-03, SPA 2025-01)
- Resolution PC-2025-08 recommending CEQA exemption and approval of the plan
- Chapman Corridor Streetscape Master Plan adoption
- Study session on updated Residential Development Standards survey data
- Consent calendar: approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Placentia City Council will vote on several routine consent‑calendar items, including waiving full readings, FY 24‑25 financial registers, a School Resource Officer agreement, and a $150,000 design services amendment for the Old Town Streetscape project. The council will hold public hearings and first readings of Ordinance No. O-2025-05 to amend ADU and JADU standards and Ordinance No. O-2025-06 to amend two‑unit housing and urban lot split standards. A resolution will adopt CEQA guidelines for city projects. A closed‑session labor‑negotiator conference will also be conducted.
- Consent calendar: waive full reading of ordinances; FY 24‑25 registers ($544,798.98 and $3,400,401.44)
- School Resource Officer agreement: $249,900 expense, $184,900 revenue from school district
- Amendment No. 2 to HR Green Pacific design services for Old Town Streetscape: $150,000
- Public hearing: Ordinance No. O-2025-05 (ZCA 2025‑01) amending ADU/JADU standards
- Public hearing: Ordinance No. O-2025-06 (ZCA 2025‑02) amending two‑unit housing and urban lot splits
City Council - Regular Meeting
The council will first hold a closed session for labor negotiations, anticipation of litigation, and a city administrator performance evaluation. The regular meeting includes a consent calendar of routine items, notably declaring a parcel near 450 S. Placentia Avenue on Industrial Way as exempt surplus land for potential sale, and rejecting all bids for the Old Town Placentia Facade Improvement Project to rebid. Other consent items include amendments to professional service agreements for financial auditing, sales tax consulting, and eProcurement software.
- Declaration of surplus land near 450 S. Placentia Avenue on Industrial Way for potential sale (Item 1.f)
- Rejection of all bids for Old Town Placentia Facade Improvement Project and authorization to rebid (Item 1.h)
- Amendment to financial auditing agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen extending term to 2027 and increasing compensation by $210,000 (Item 1.d)
- Amendment to sales tax auditing agreement with HdL Companies for a term ending June 2026 (Item 1.c)
- Amendment to eProcurement software agreement with PlanetBids for two-year extension (Item 1.e)
Placentia Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will consider several citywide zoning code amendments to align with state law regarding housing and environmental guidelines. The body will also review a use permit for a new martial arts studio.
- Use Permit UP 2025-01 for a 1,400-square foot martial arts studio at 628 W. Chapman Avenue
- Zoning Code Amendment ZCA 2025-01 regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior ADUs
- Zoning Code Amendment ZCA 2025-02 regarding urban lot splits and two-unit housing
- Resolution PC-2025-07 regarding guidelines for implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will consider setting annual special tax rates for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for three Community Facilities Districts. The body will also review city registers and a Measure M eligibility application for capital improvement funding.
- Special tax rates for CFD No. 2024-01 (Old Town Maintenance Services) to generate $1,540.52
- Special tax rates for CFD No. 2018-01 (TOD Maintenance Services) to generate $99,088.09
- Special tax rates for CFD No. 2014-01 (Public Services) to generate $214,417.12
- Measure M Eligibility application for estimated funds of $1,168,171
- Contract award to Judge Netting Inc. for safety netting at Torii Hunter Field totaling $44,770
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with employee associations and consider appointing a city administrator. In the regular meeting, the council will vote on consent items including assessments for street lighting and landscape maintenance districts, a refuse contract amendment, and accept a heritage committee resignation. A public hearing on the street lighting assessment is set for June 17.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiator for five employee organizations (PCEA, PFA, PFMA, PPMA, PPOA) and unrepresented employees
- Consideration of appointment for City Administrator
- Resolution R-2025-17 directing Engineer’s Report for Street Lighting District No. 81-1 assessment; district runs a $61,000 deficit backfilled by General Fund
- Amendment No. 4 with HF&H Consultants for refuse contract negotiations and SB 1383 compliance; contract increased by $90,000 to $244,999
- Resolution R-2025-19 for Landscape Maintenance District No. 92-1 assessment with $457,992 revenue covering $440,867 expenditures, no General Fund impact
Placentia Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will consider a resolution finding that the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program conforms to the adopted General Plan. The body will also hold a study session to review progress on the Chapman Corridor Revitalization Plan.
- General Plan conformance finding for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program
- Study session for the Chapman Corridor Revitalization Plan progress
- Approval of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will meet in closed session at 4:30 PM to discuss labor negotiations, litigation, real property negotiation at 480 S. Placentia Avenue, and the city administrator appointment. The regular meeting at 7:00 PM includes consent items such as adopting Ordinance O-2025-03 establishing a regulatory framework for special events, awarding contracts for vine trimming ($87,046) and temporary power at the Public Safety Center ($110,000), and amending the waste disposal agreement with Orange County.
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance O-2025-03 creating a comprehensive regulatory framework for city special events on public property
- Award of contract to Colts Landscape, Inc. for citywide vine trimming services at $87,046 over five years
- Agreement with PowerPlus for temporary electrical power at Placentia Public Safety Center, total cost $110,000
- Second amendment to the Waste Disposal Agreement with the County of Orange extending one year with a 2.6% fee increase
- Closed session negotiation for property at 480 S. Placentia Avenue (APN 339-443-03) with Galaxy Oil Company for price and terms of payment
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will review several service agreements and equipment purchases. Key items include a sewer maintenance contract extension and the use of National Opioid Settlement funds for a street outreach case manager.
- Amendment No. 3 to sewer maintenance agreement with Houston and Harris PCS, Inc. for $246,437.98
- MOU with HOPE Center of Orange County for National Opioid Settlement Funds, including a $15,000 expenditure for a Street Outreach Case Manager
- Purchase of EVENTIDE Recording System from Capture Technologies, Inc. for $77,927.28
- Professional Services Agreement and equipment purchase from VectorUSA for Public Safety Building technology totaling up to $389,960.90
- Closed session discussions regarding City Administrator appointment and Interim City Administrator performance evaluation
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with five employee groups, anticipated litigation, an existing claim (Kana Pipeline Inc. v. City of Placentia), and the appointment/performance evaluation of the City Administrator. In the regular meeting, the Council will consider a consent calendar including a subdivision at 975 S. Lakeview Avenue, a $149,263.56 contract for generator replacements at Fire Stations 1 and 2, a $165,000 roof replacement for Tynes Gym, and several appointments to the Centennial Steering Committee.
- Closed session: labor negotiations with PCEA, PFA, PFMA, PPMA, PPOA, and unrepresented employees
- Closed session: existing litigation claim Kana Pipeline Inc. v. City of Placentia (TOD Crowther Sewer Line Project)
- Approval of Tentative Parcel Map TPM 2024-143 to subdivide 2.66 acres at 975 S. Lakeview Avenue into two parcels
- Award contract to Seco Electrical and Lighting, Inc. for $149,263.56 to replace generators at Fire Station 1 and 2
- Public Works agreement with Chapman Coast Roof Co., Inc. for $165,000 roof replacement at Tynes Gym
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance O-2025-02 to reduce the minimum residential density on Parcel 9 in Specific Plan 5 from 65 to 15 dwelling units per acre, after the Planning Commission denied the proposal. A separate public hearing will consider submitting a $533,305 Community Development Block Grant application to Orange County. The council will also receive a third study session on the Chapman Corridor Revitalization Plan. Closed session items include labor negotiations and a performance evaluation for the Interim City Administrator.
- Public hearing on Ordinance O-2025-02 reducing minimum density from 65 to 15 du/ac on Parcel 9 in Specific Plan 5
- Public hearing for CDBG funding of $533,305 for FY 2025-26 programs and improvements
- Third study session on the Chapman Corridor Revitalization Plan progress and draft standards
- Approval of Final Parcel Map No. 2022-125 for three lots at 406 N Nevin Lane
- Consent calendar includes check register ($1,842,321.07) and electronic disbursement register ($3,082,189.63)
Placentia Planning Commission Meeting
The Placentia Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its February 11, 2025 meeting. It will hold public hearings to decide a use permit for a creative arts studio at 350 S. Highland Avenue and a tentative parcel map to split a 2.66‑acre parcel at 975 S. Lakeview Avenue into two parcels. The commission will also discuss updated residential development standards survey data in a study session.
- Approve Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes – February 11, 2025
- Public hearing on Use Permit No. UP 2024-09 for a creative arts studio at 350 S. Highland Ave
- Public hearing on Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 2024-143 to subdivide 2.66‑acre parcel at 975 S. Lakeview Ave
- Study session on updated Residential Development Standards Survey data (citywide)
- Adopt Resolution PC 2025-02 for the use permit and Resolution PC-2025-03 for the subdivision
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Placentia City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 18, 2025, to consider several fiscal and policy items. Key agenda items include a mid-year budget report requiring amendments to the FY 2024-25 budget, a public hearing to transfer unclaimed payroll and accounts payable checks to the general fund, and direction on the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program. The council will also adopt a graffiti prevention ordinance and approve routine consent calendar items including check registers.
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance O-2025-01 amending graffiti enforcement and cost recovery (Chapter 10.56)
- Public hearing to transfer $25,393.67 in unclaimed payroll and accounts payable checks to the General Fund
- FY 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Report with revenue increase of $3,341,234 and expenditure increase of $6,040,367 across all funds
- Direction on FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program: staff seeks decision on using 40% or 50% of Measure U for infrastructure, and confirmation of funding for Fuel Tank and Golden Ave Bridge projects
- Approval of consent calendar including check register ($1,319,248.12) and electronic disbursement register ($1,924,528.93)
Placentia Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider reducing the minimum residential density for a specific property. The body will also hold a study session regarding citywide residential development standards.
- Public hearing for Zoning Code Amendment No. 2024-01 to reduce minimum residential density from 65 to 15 dwelling units per acre at 776 S. Placentia Avenue and 777 W. Orangethorpe Avenue
- Study session regarding citywide residential development standards
- Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from November 12, 2024
City Council - Regular Meeting
The Placentia City Council meeting will consider routine consent‑calendar items, approve a $163,971.49 door access control system upgrade for City Hall, Police and Fire buildings, and adopt a cooperative traffic‑signal synchronization agreement costing $191,950. The council will also conduct a public hearing on Ordinance No. O‑2025‑01 to amend the graffiti provisions of the municipal code, and appoint members to the Centennial Steering Committee.
- Replace existing door access control system for City Hall, Police Department and Fire Administration (Expense $163,971.49; total project $185,000 budget)
- Cooperative agreement for Kraemer Blvd/Glassell St/Grand Ave regional traffic signal synchronization ($191,950 city share)
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. O‑2025‑01 amending graffiti chapter of the Municipal Code
- Consent calendar items including waiver of full reading, FY 2024‑25 registers, and minutes approval
- Appointments to the Centennial Steering Committee for the 2026 city centennial
City Council - Regular Meeting
The City Council will hold a closed session to negotiate the price and terms for property at 207-209 W. Crowther Avenue. The regular meeting includes votes on residential parcel maps, transportation agreements, and traffic engineering services.
- Closed session negotiations with USA Properties for 207-209 W. Crowther Avenue
- Approval of Final Parcel Maps for 1421 Cisneros Lane and 502 N. Gerhold Lane
- Contract award to CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. for $91,872 for concrete repairs
- Five on-call traffic engineering contracts not-to-exceed $50,000 each
- Program Supplement Agreement for the Atwood Multipurpose Trail Project