MINUTES - FINAL  
City of Orange  
Orange City Council  
April 14, 2026  
The City Council of the City of Orange, California convened on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at  
5:00 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange,  
California.  
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION  
1.  
CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor Slater called Closed Session to order at 5:01 p.m.  
1.1  
ROLL CALL  
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater  
None  
Present:  
Absent:  
Councilmember Dumitru joined Closed Session at 5:25 p.m.  
2.  
3.  
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS  
None  
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION  
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 5:03 p.m. with all Members present,  
except Councilmember Dumitru who joined Closed Session at 5:25 p.m., to discuss the  
following:  
a.  
b.  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION  
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)  
(One potential case)  
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION  
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) & (d)(1) - One case  
Name of Case: Sean Lee Arnold v. City of Orange, et al.  
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2025-01521321  
4.  
5.  
CLOSED SESSION REPORT  
None  
ADJOURNMENT  
Closed Session was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.  
6:00 PM REGULAR SESSION  
OPENING/CALL TO ORDER  
1.  
Mayor Slater called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
INVOCATION  
Given by Pastor Marco Salinas from Spirit and Truth Worship Center.  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Led by Councilmember Jon Dumitru.  
ROLL CALL  
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater  
None  
Present:  
Absent:  
1.4  
PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS  
Proclamation designating April 19 - 25, 2026 as National Library Week  
1.5  
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS  
None  
2.  
PUBLIC COMMENTS  
Public Speakers:  
Mario Ghizzi expressed concerns over his neighbors.  
Scott Carroll expressed concerns regarding graffiti throughout the City.  
Craig Attanasio commented on national politics.  
Ryan Johnson requested that the City recognize May 1 as May Day.  
Written Public Comments  
Jaine Chapman emailed in support of keeping the Holiday Skate Center open.  
Janice Brownfield emailed about the importance of recycling food waste and improving  
air quality.  
3.  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
All items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are enacted by one  
motion approving the recommended action listed on the Agenda. Any member of the  
City Council, staff, or the public may request an item be removed from the Consent  
Calendar for discussion or separate action. Unless otherwise specified in the request to  
remove an item from the Consent Calendar, all items removed shall be considered  
immediately following action on the remaining items on the Consent Calendar.  
3.1.  
Confirmation of accounts payable warrant registers dated March 5, 12, 19, and  
26, 2026 and payroll check registers dated March 13, and 27, 2026.  
ACTION: Ratified the accompanying registers.  
3.2.  
Approval of minutes of the City of Orange City Council Regular Meetings held on  
March 10 and 24, 2026.  
ACTION: Approved minutes as presented.  
Approval of the Consent Calendar  
All items were approved as recommended.  
A
motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember  
Gyllenhammer, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
Bilodeau, Barrios, Dumitru, Gutierrez, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater  
Ayes:  
None  
None  
Noes:  
Absent:  
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR  
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4.  
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND COMMISSIONS  
4.1.  
Appointment to the City Traffic Commission  
Public Speaker:  
Mary Oberschlake spoke in opposition.  
A motion was made by Councilmember Tavoularis, seconded by Mayor pro tem  
Bilodeau, to appoint Alexia Deligianni-Brydges to the City Traffic Commission to fill an  
unexpired term ending June 30, 2027. The motion carried by the following vote:  
Bilodeau, Dumitru, Tavoularis, Gyllenhammer, and Slater  
Ayes:  
Barrios, and Gutierrez  
None  
Noes:  
Absent:  
5.  
REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER  
None  
6.  
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS  
6.1.  
Second Budget Study Session for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget  
Staff provided an overview of proposed Capital Improvement Projects including  
deferred projects and reductions to fund balances.  
Public Speaker:  
AJ Ricci encouraged Council to continue exploring ways to fund projects without relying  
on City funds and offered to assist in offsetting the Veterans Memorial Park project  
through private support and community sponsorships.  
The report was received and filed.  
7.  
ADJOURNMENT  
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.  
The next Regular City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 6:00  
p.m., in the Council Chamber, with Closed Session beginning at 5:00 p.m., if  
necessary.  
/s/ Pamela Coleman  
PAMELA COLEMAN  
CITY CLERK  
/s/ Daniel R. Slater  
DANIEL R. SLATER  
MAYOR