Christian L. Bettenhausen

The agenda for the meeting includes a Closed Session to discuss conference with real property negotiators regarding a property east of the 57 Orange Freeway, concerning price and terms of payment. The Regular Meeting agenda features a Consent Calendar that covers waiving reading of ordinances, approval of registers, acceptance of a resignation from the Veterans Advisory Committee, and resolutions authorizing execution of grant documents for the Urban Area Security Initiative and Whale Tale Grant Funds. Other consent items include a resolution regarding a pipeline franchise with Crimson California Pipeline, L.P., an amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code, an amendment to a reimbursement agreement with the Yorba Linda Water District, and an agreement with Tablet Command, Inc. for mobile incident command software. The Consent Calendar also includes a resolution to amend the 2025-26 Position Allocation Plan and Master Salary Table, involving reclassification of an Equipment Mechanic and salary amendment for a GIS Technician. Public Hearings are scheduled for the introduction and first reading of ordinances related to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs), and amendments relating to Urban Lot Splits and Two-Unit Housing Developments. The Regular Agenda includes a mid-year budget report review and discussion.

The agenda for this meeting includes a Closed Session covering anticipated litigation, labor negotiations with the Placentia City Employees Association (PCEA), and a performance evaluation for the City Administrator. The Regular Session Consent Calendar includes waiving the full reading of ordinances/resolutions, approval of previous minutes (specifically the December 16, 2025 meeting), review of financial registers, authorization to apply for grant funding for three Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Projects (RTSSP) involving corridors like Alta Vista Street and Placentia Avenue, and designation of authorized individuals to invest City monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). The Public Hearing item regarding an ordinance granting a franchise to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P. was cancelled. The Regular Agenda includes annual City Council appointments to various intergovernmental agencies and subcommittees, followed by City Council Member Requests.

The agenda includes items such as waiving the reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions, approval of registers, a program supplement agreement for the Highway Safety Improvement Program, a grant of easement to Southern California Edison, the award of a construction contract to Interior Demolition, Inc. for abatement and demolition work, the purchase of recovered organic waste product from Synagro West, LLC, an amendment to a professional services agreement with Bucknam Infrastructure Group Inc. for the Pavement Management Plan, and an amendment to a put option agreement for private property for future affordable housing development. There was discussion regarding limiting the use of the city's power of eminent domain.

The agenda includes a closed session regarding labor negotiations, anticipated litigation, and a public employee performance evaluation. The consent calendar involves waiving the reading of ordinances and resolutions, reviewing city fiscal year registers, and approving minutes from special meetings in October 2024. Also on the agenda is the replacement of the door access control system for city buildings, a cooperative agreement for a traffic signal synchronization project, and the appointment of a temporary Human Resources Analyst. A public hearing is scheduled for an ordinance amending the municipal code related to graffiti prevention and abatement. The regular agenda features appointments to the Centennial Steering Committee for the city's upcoming centennial in 2026.

The agenda includes a closed session regarding existing litigation and a public employee performance evaluation. The regular meeting agenda includes a proclamation for Constitution Week, a consent calendar covering various financial registers, contract awards, resolutions for housing and budget amendments, and agreements for services like CNG station maintenance and traffic control. Discussions will cover playground renovations, a response to an Orange County Grand Jury study on e-bikes, and an ordinance amending specific plan regulations. The council will also consider forming an ad-hoc committee for the upcoming City Centennial and review the first quarter budget report.