6 meetings · Jan 13, 2026 – Apr 21, 2026
6 meetings tracked. 16 public issues tracked. $27,323,623 in outgoing register reviewed.
2 split votes recorded. Outgoing rows, votes, public voices, and issue records are organized below.
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Budget decisions, capital priorities, recurring cost pressures, revenue policy, and funding sources moving through the public record.
Why this matters
Budget decisions, capital priorities, recurring cost pressures, revenue policy, and funding sources are visible in the current public record.
Budget Decisions
1City adopts mid-year budget amendments — net revenue increase $478,774 but net expense increase $2,166,315
The report shows revenues up $478,774 but expenses up $2,166,315 — a net structural gap / The General Fund balance is projected at $9,400,198 at June 30, 2026, including Measure U and reserves
Capital / Measure U
1CIP study session: Council directs 40% Measure U allocation (~$3.68M); funds projects above red line; PD Women's Locker Room and City Yard Admin Building deferred pending revenue improvement
Measure U revenues projected at $9.2 million / (1) 40% Measure U allocation (~$3
Budget Pressures
8OC Animal Care Services 5-year agreement approved 3-1-1 — Smith voted NO — ~$487,925/year through May 2031 — pulled by Smith
Cost increasing to ~$487,925/year
Revenue / Fee Policy
9Crimson Pipeline franchise O-2026-03 adopted — second reading final; 25-year franchise; $9,063.06/year revenue — thread resolves
$9,063.06 annually (Account 101-90000-4201) / Annual revenue $9,063.06 begins
Funding Source
4CDBG application approved — $352,527 in federal funds for FY2026-27 — public hearing held, no public comment
$352,527 for public services, public facilities, housing rehabilitation, and administration / Watch the CDBG program plan that results — it will specify exactly which programs and projects receive the $352,527
Budget Decisions
1 public record
Budget reports, amendments, appropriations, proposed budgets, and adoption actions.
City adopts mid-year budget amendments — net revenue increase $478,774 but net expense increase $2,166,315
The report shows revenues up $478,774 but expenses up $2,166,315 — a net structural gap / The General Fund balance is projected at $9,400,198 at June 30, 2026, including Measure U and reserves
Capital / Measure U
1 public record
Capital program decisions, Measure U allocations, funded projects, and deferred priorities.
CIP study session: Council directs 40% Measure U allocation (~$3.68M); funds projects above red line; PD Women's Locker Room and City Yard Admin Building deferred pending revenue improvement
Measure U revenues projected at $9.2 million / (1) 40% Measure U allocation (~$3
Budget Pressures
8 public records
Recurring cost pressure, labor costs, staffing changes, and service obligations shaping future budgets.
OC Animal Care Services 5-year agreement approved 3-1-1 — Smith voted NO — ~$487,925/year through May 2031 — pulled by Smith
Cost increasing to ~$487,925/year
City adopts new 1-year labor contract with City employees union — $134,500 total compensation increase
Estimated $134,500 increase / $134,500 is the largest single personnel cost at this meeting
Revenue / Fee Policy
9 public records
Fee schedules, impact fees, assessments, taxes, franchises, and revenue mechanisms.
Crimson Pipeline franchise O-2026-03 adopted — second reading final; 25-year franchise; $9,063.06/year revenue — thread resolves
$9,063.06 annually (Account 101-90000-4201) / Annual revenue $9,063.06 begins
Crimson Pipeline 25-year franchise O-2026-03 — first reading approved; public hearing held, no public comment; $9,063.06/year revenue (Account 101-90000-4201)
Revenue $9,063.06 annually (Account 101-90000-4201) / Annual fee of $9,063.06 for a 25-year oil pipeline franchise is worth ongoing scrutiny
Funding Source
4 public records
Grants, restricted funds, matching funds, and outside funding that affect budget capacity.
CDBG application approved — $352,527 in federal funds for FY2026-27 — public hearing held, no public comment
$352,527 for public services, public facilities, housing rehabilitation, and administration / Watch the CDBG program plan that results — it will specify exactly which programs and projects receive the $352,527
Traffic Signal Synchronization Grant Applications — Alta Vista, Placentia Ave, Bastanchury Rd (OCTA Measure M2)
OCTA covers 80% of costs / if awarded, Placentia must contribute $426,075 in matching funds
Top vendors
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US BANK
5 outgoing rows
RJ NOBLE COMPANY
3 outgoing rows
THE SALVATION ARMY
2 outgoing rows
REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
3 outgoing rows
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM
5 outgoing rows
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
8 outgoing rows
Top outgoing categories
Showing top 8
33¢ of every outgoing register dollar is in debt service and payroll.
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Public Hearing
2.a
Jan 13
Oil/Gas Pipeline Franchise for Crimson California Pipeline L.P. — Public Hearing CANCELLED Before Opening
The City was set to hold a public hearing on granting Crimson California Pipeline L.P. the legal right to operate oil and gas pipelines through Placentia streets. Staff cancelled the hearing before it opened because additional pipeline locations were discovered after posting — the original notice was incomplete. The hearing will be re-noticed with a corrected map at a later date.
→ Cancelled and removed from calendar. Mayor Wanke confirmed the public hearing was cancelled and will be re-noticed at a later date.
Closed Session
CS-2
Jan 13
Labor Negotiations — Placentia City Employees Association (PCEA)
The City Council met privately with its designated negotiators to discuss strategy for labor contract negotiations with PCEA, the union representing most general City employees. These sessions are legally protected under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act to allow candid negotiating strategy discussion.
→ City Attorney Kristi Smith reported no reportable action.
Consent
1.c
Apr 21
City payments covering 3/12–4/9/2026 totaling $12,600,246.15 across 11 registers
The City Council received and filed eleven financial registers covering March 12 through April 9, 2026: five check registers, five ACH-EFT registers, and one standalone EFT register (3/30/26). Check total: $3,183,845.59. Electronic Disbursement total: $9,416,400.56. Grand total: $12,600,246.15.
→ Received and filed, 4-0-1, Wanke absent
Consent
1.c
Mar 17
City payments Feb 12 – Mar 5, 2026 totaling $5,601,773.45 — 416 rows across 8 registers including 2 payroll runs
The City Council received and filed four check registers and four EFT/ACH registers covering February 12 through March 5, 2026. Largest non-payroll payments: Salvation Army Navigation Center $378,856.30; RJ Noble street rehab $251,848.56; US Bank 2023A PSB debt service $204,207.44; SECO ELECTRIC Fire Station 1 Generator $72,052.55; HR Green Pacific EIFD Design $17,925.00; Kosmont EIFD $2,228.55; ACTION TARGET $8,281.86 (HEPA Vacuum for Range, Check Register 2/12/26). Two payroll runs: PR26004 $693,210.57 + PR26005 $736,437.74 = $1,429,648.31. Note: $290,892.33 is the total of Check Register 2/12/26, not an individual payment.
→ Received and filed, 4-0-1, Hummer absent
Consent
1.c
Feb 17
City payments totaling $5,138,672.34 — 246 vendor payments + 2 payroll runs approved
The City Council received and filed four payment registers covering checks and electronic disbursements issued January 29 and February 9, 2026, plus two payroll runs. The largest single payment is $1,226,199.21 to The Salvation Army for Navigation Center services. Also includes an $886,781.91 debt service payment on the 2013 TARB bonds.
→ Received and filed, 5-0
Consent
1.c
Feb 3
City payments totaling $2,042,801.04 — 162 vendor payments + 2 payroll runs approved
The City Council reviewed and approved four payment registers covering checks and electronic disbursements issued January 8-15, 2026, plus two payroll runs totaling $1,416,984.58.
→ Received and filed, 4-0-1, Yamaguchi absent
Consent
1.e
Feb 3
City adopts new 1-year labor contract with City employees union — $134,500 total compensation increase
The City Council adopted a new 1-year MOU with the PCEA (most general City employees) for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Estimated $134,500 increase. Resolves labor negotiations in closed session since January 13.
→ Resolution R-2026-05 adopted 4-0-1, Yamaguchi absent. PCEA labor negotiations resolved.
Consent
1.c
Jan 13
City Payments — Check Register and Electronic Disbursement Registers (Three Registers)
The Council reviewed and filed all payment registers for the period ending January 13, 2026: (1) Check Register 12/18/2025 totaling $695,384.12, (2) EFT Register 12/17/2025 covering retiree January 2026 payments totaling $65,473.91, and (3) EFT/ACH Register 12/18/2025 totaling $1,179,842.27. Combined total disbursements: $1,940,700.30. Council review is a financial accountability mechanism.
→ Approved 5-0, received and filed.
Residents (22)
Comment records
Submitted written communication opposing Item 1.h — the Orange County Animal Care Services agreement.
Ask: Oppose approval of the OCACS agreement (Item 1.h).
Submitted written communication opposing Item 1.h — the Orange County Animal Care Services agreement.
Ask: Oppose approval of the OCACS agreement (Item 1.h).
Objected to the City listing acceptance of resignations from the Placentia Community Foundation on its consent calendar. Stated the PCF is an independent 501(c)(3) and the City does not have authority to accept board resignations. Requested removal of the item and inclusion of the resignation letters and a City Attorney letter in the minutes. Explained resignations were due to concerns about process, conflicts of interest, and perceived pressure for a large donation.
Ask: Remove PCF resignation item from consent calendar; include resignation letters and City Attorney letter in the public record
Requested the City evaluate the installation of sidewalks on Wilson Avenue to improve accessibility for residents.
Ask: Installation of sidewalks on Wilson Avenue.
Council & staff (33)
OCCOG, SCAG, Santa Fe Business Owners, Easter Eggcitement, Student Meetings, National Volunteer Week
Council Member Smith reported attendance at OCCOG, SCAG, Santa Fe business owners, and Civic Center Joint Use Committee meetings. Thanked Community Services and Influence Church for coordinating the Easter Eggcitement and Helicopter Egg Drop on April 4, 2026. Mentioned meeting with third-grade students from Tynes and Golden Elementary schools to explain local government. Announced National Volunteer Week (April 19–25, 2026) and thanked volunteers.
OC Mosquito and Vector Control District — Mosquito Awareness Week
Council Member Hummer reported serving as the City's representative to the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District. He announced Mosquito Awareness Week, observed April 19–25, 2026, and noted residents may report mosquito-breeding concerns to the District at 714-971-2421 or 949-654-2421.
Closed Session — No Reportable Action
City Attorney Bettenhausen stated the City Council took no reportable action on the two closed session items: (1) anticipated litigation under Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2), 1 case; (2) labor negotiations with PCEA under Gov. Code § 54957.6.
Code Enforcement Process, Brown Act, March 27 Fire Demo, Easter Eggcitement, Parents' Anniversary
Mayor Pro Tem Yamaguchi addressed public comments regarding code enforcement, explaining that the Brown Act limits Council to discussing only agenda items and encouraging residents to contact Staff or the City Attorney's Office. He expressed confidence in the City's Code Enforcement Division. He reported attending the Fire Department's elected official training demonstration on March 27, 2026 (the special meeting at Fire Station 2) and thanked Staff. He reported attending the Easter Eggcitement and Helicopter Egg Drop on April 4, 2026, and thanked Staff and Influence Church. He congratulated his parents on their 40th wedding anniversary.
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