TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Review draft Resolution No. 11689 reaffirming the City's commitment to responsible stewardship of the public's money
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2. SUMMARY
At the May 26, 2026, City Council meeting, the City Council discussed resolution and ordinance documents relating to a 1? Sales Tax Measure, Transient Occupancy Tax Measure, and The Contract with Orange. The City Council voted to proceed with the Transient Occupancy Tax Measure at the May 26, 2026, City Council meeting while directing staff to bring back Resolution No. 11689 for further review. Then, at the June 3, 2026, Special City Council meeting, the City Council voted to proceed with the 1? Sales Tax Measure. The purpose of this item is to review Resolution No. 11689 and consider changing the original "The Contract with Orange" title.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Review and discuss Resolution No. 11689.
2. Provide direction to staff.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 2: Enhance Economic Development and Achieve Fiscal Sustainability.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
At the May 12, 2026, City Council meeting, the City Council directed staff to develop The Contract with Orange to reaffirm the City's commitment to responsible financial stewardship. The Contract with Orange was codified as Resolution No. 11689 (Resolution No. 11689), and includes nine sections that detail spending priorities with existing or new Orange Community-approved revenues, including:
1. Preserve Public Safety
2. Independent Oversight Committee
3. Annual Public Transparency Reports
4. Infrastructure Improvement Guarantee
5. Fiscal Responsibility and Balanced Budgeting
6. Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Reduction and Long-Term Sustainability
7. Continued Operational Efficiency
8. Economic Vitality Support
9. Measurable Performance Standards
Resolution No. 11689 builds upon the Fiscal Years ...
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