Mayor· 2024-2026
Dan Slater
Orange
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- Meetings spoken in
- 23
- Total speaking time
- 7:32:10
- Avg per meeting
- 19:40
- Segments
- 7734
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Top issues during term (20)
Proposed Rexford Warehouse at 2411 North Glassell Street
Opponents say the warehouse would bring no sales tax revenue while degrading property values and increasing road repair costs; supporters haven't formally presented fiscal benefits yet.
Holiday Skate Center preservation
The rink's operators say a purchase offer at above-market value is on the table under current zoning; the redevelopment would replace a tax-paying business with townhomes.
Historic Preservation Ordinance (No. 14-26)
Could affect property owners' renovation costs and timelines, though Mills Act contracts can lower property taxes for designated historic homes.
New Permit Parking Opportunity Area
Application fees waived for spillover-affected residents within one year; permit program costs otherwise not detailed.
Cybersecurity and police technology grants
Roughly $491,600 in outside grant money funds police overtime and equipment without raising local taxes.
Orange Mall Redevelopment and AB 2011 Concern
Opponents warn the parcel split could wipe out retail sales tax at the mall, a key city revenue source.
Homeless shelter and low barrier navigation center ordinance
No direct cost to residents, but losing housing element certification could expose the city to state penalties and builder's remedy projects.
Mills Act Program Overhaul and Fee Deferral
Each Mills Act contract suppresses property taxes on historic homes, sometimes to a half or third of market rate, reducing city revenue.
Rampart Street Park Project design
About $1.5 million in park development fees identified for the Rampart Street park; $10,000 appropriated for administration.
Comprehensive sign code update
Better sign rules could mean fewer code-enforcement headaches and clearer permitting for businesses, but no direct cost to residents was discussed.
Proposed 1-cent sales tax measure for November 2026 ballot
Up to $1.55 million per year in rebates would come off the roughly $35-37 million the sales tax is projected to raise annually.
Speed limit ordinance amendments
Costs mainly sign swaps; the consultant study was already approved by the council.
Homeless shelter and Low Barrier Navigation Center regulations
No direct cost to residents, but losing housing element certification could expose the city to state penalties and builder's remedy projects.
Sponsorship and naming-rights policy underused
Playground replacement budgeted at $800,000 with council pressure to reduce; fountain restoration at $50,000 with private sponsorship suggested.
Orange and Maple two-way stop safety
Pilot program costs were not itemized at the meeting.
Proposed City Charter on November ballot
Draft provisions could generate roughly $10 million a year in new revenue, but the charter itself carries legal and administrative costs.
Revisions to the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan
Grant awards could bring outside money for creek projects; Townsend Public Affairs is on a $9,000/month retainer, and some grants require local matching funds.
Safety concerns at Hart Park
Costs the city about $250,000 plus higher year-round utility bills, versus roughly $420,000 for the old eight-week season.
Future of the July 3rd celebration
More than $15,000 was raised and will be returned to donors; no general fund money was spent.
Grijalva skate park regulatory delay
$2.53 million contract, with $1.04 million appropriated from the Park Acquisition (Infill) Fund.
Decisions during term (393)
Recorded while Slater was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of April 22, 2026 meeting minutes
Revisions to the Santiago Creek Strategic Plan
Consent Calendar (Items 3.1–3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.10, 3.12, 3.13)
Item 3.6 — $1,031,000 DOJ Technology and Equipment Program Grant (Withdrawn)
Item 3.3 — Caltrans Freeway Maintenance Agreement, Route 57
Item 3.5 — $250,000 Cybersecurity Grant (Cal OES)
Item 3.9 — On-Call Emergency Pipeline Repair Contracts
Item 3.11 — Water Facility Surveillance Cameras (Leverage Information Systems)
Item 8.1 — Establishment of Permit Parking Opportunity Area No. 7
Approval of minutes of the July 21, 2026 regular meeting
Capital Improvement Project Planning for Fiscal Year 2027-28
Approval of meeting minutes (Aug 17 and Sept 10, 2026)
Homeless shelter and Low Barrier Navigation Center ordinance (PC Resolution 16-26)
Winery/brewery tasting site CUP at 426 W. Almond Ave, Suite G (CUP 26-0025)
Sign code update ordinance (PC Resolution 20-26)
Approval of minutes of the City of Orange Planning Commission Regular Meeting held on August 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026.
Consent Calendar (minutes and red curb at 180 North Grand Street)
Blue curb at 416 North Park Lane
Blue curb at 1622 East Fairway Drive
Permit parking on west side of Alpine Road
Voting record (155)
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1) Continue Item 3.1 to the April 13, 2027, City Council meeting; 2) Direct staff to conduct a comprehensive Mills Act Program review, including a contract-by-contract review of all existing Mills Act
Authorize the appropriation of $15,000 from the Opioid Settlement Fund (226) unreserved fund balance to: 226-3121-51003 Overtime - Safety $10,500 226-3125-57101 Training/Conference/Meetings $ 4,500
1) Accept the Reservoir 5 Exterior Cathodic Protection System Installation Project, Bid No. 25-26.06, as complete. 2) Authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the Orange County C
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended
Mills Act Program Review — continuation, comprehensive review, and fee deferral
Recused due to his own Mills Act contract property interest
A motion was made by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by Councilmember Gutierrez, to adjourn the meeting pursuant to OMC 2.04.160 and continue Item 9.1 to the October 13, 2026, Regular City Council mee
Lease Agreement with V & E Tree Service, Inc. — 2443 North Batavia Street
Proposed Mills Act Program Guidelines
Recused due to a potential conflict related to a property interest.
A motion was made by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by Mayor pro tem Bilodeau, to approve the lease agreement with V&E Tree Service, Inc. for the rental of 2443 North Batavia Street, APN 374-621-03;
A motion was made by Councilmember Barrios, seconded by Mayor Slater, to adopt Resolution No. 11721. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange amending the Master Schedule of Fees and Cha
A motion was made by Mayor Slater, seconded by Councilmember Dumitru, to adopt Resolution No. 11718. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange adopting a revised master resolution of desi
A motion was made by Councilmember Dumitru, seconded by Councilmember Barrios to continue the item to the November 10, 2026 Regular City Council meeting.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember Barrios, to introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 15-26. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange a
A motion was made by Mayor pro tem Bilodeau, seconded by Councilmember Dumitru, to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended.
approve the Consent Calendar as presented
Consent Calendar (waiver of readings, warrant registers, August 25 minutes)
Consent Calendar (Items 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 3.9, 3.11-3.15)
Item 3.3 — Operation Stonegarden Grant ($87,182)
Item 3.5 — CalOptima/DHCS Intergovernmental Transfer
Item 3.8 — Siemens Surveillance Camera Maintenance Amendment
Item 3.10 — Custodial Services Contract ($1,681,774.68)
Item 7.1 — Appointment to CDBG Program Committee
Item 9.1 — Sully-Miller Property Open Space Agreements
Item 9.2 — County Island Annexation Policy Direction
Item 9.3 — Payroll Agreed Upon Procedures Report
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended.
approve the City of Orange's response to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury Report, "Wildfires Hit Home," and authorize the Mayor to execute the response on behalf of the City Council.
direct staff to return to the City Council with a revised vehicle purchase incentive program that considers a broader scope, including both franchised and independent dealerships.
1) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Participation Agreement with the participating Orange franchised vehicle dealers (Mazda of Orange, Selman Chevrolet, Nissan of Orange, Toyota of Oran
Consent Calendar (Items 3.1-3.8, 3.10)
Response to Grand Jury report 'Wildfires Hit Home' (Item 3.9)
Vehicle Incentive Program Participation Agreement (Item 8.1)
Substitute motion to broaden vehicle rebate to all dealerships and private-party sales
Prefers not to design the broader program from the dais without staff analysis.
to introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 13-26.
to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended.
to approve the second amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Milan REI X, LLC; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
to reconsider the item.
to introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 13-26. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Chapter 12.48 of the Orange Municipal Code pertaining to parks to update
to remove Adrienne Gladson from the Design Review Committee effective immediately; and direct the City Clerk to post a Notice of Vacancy pursuant to the Maddy Act.
Second Amendment to MOU with Milan REI X, LLC (Item 3.7)
Removal of Adrienne Gladson from the Design Review Committee (Item 4.1)
First Reading of Ordinance No. 13-26 — Smoking Prohibition in City Parks (Item 9.1)
Supported the ban after learning Orange was among the few county cities still allowing smoking in parks.