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Councilmembers said the council’s aim was to put the utility and regulator on notice about the cumulative impact of multiple, recent outages on Villa Park residents. Councilmember Crystal Miles led edits to the staff draft; the council directed staff to change a draft sentence that said outages occurred over six months to an accurate statement documenting that most outages occurred in the prior three months and to add wording noting the social, emotional and psychological impacts on residents and families (for example, stress, isolation and anxiety when power and communications are lost).

Public speakers described repeated outages in Villa Park, inconsistent outage maps, difficulty reaching meaningful SCE customer service answers, and worries about vulnerable households (older adults, medically dependent residents) and school impacts. A representative of an affected neighborhood group said Villa Park’s circuit had been de‑energized repeatedly and urged the city to press SCE for technical explanations and priority work to modernize or protect the lines serving the city.

The council’s approved text asks SCE and the CPUC to:

- explain the engineering rationale for repeated PSPS events that affect Villa Park while nearby circuits remain energized;
- provide accurate, timely outage maps and clearer notice to residents and city staff;
- prioritize infrastructure work (including covered conductors or other targeted mitigation) on circuits that repeatedly trigger PSPS events; and
- coordinate with OCFA, the Orange County Water District and other local agencies to address vegetation and fuel management along recognized corridors such as the Smith Basin/Santiago Creek corridor.

Council members also arranged a follow‑up: SCE has agreed to appear at the council’s February meeting, and staff will schedule a public town hall with SCE and county partners so residents can ask technical questions directly.

Vote: The motion to send the Council letter with the three‑month timing correction and explicit language about residents’ social‑emotional hardship passed 5‑0.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting- January 28, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Villa Park City Council voted unanimously to send a formal letter to Southern California Edison and the California Public Utilities Commission asking for clearer outage maps, faster mitigation on repeatedly affected circuits, and better coordination with local agencies after residents reported repeated, lengthy power shutoffs.","taxTitle","Villa Park City, Orange County, California","taxId",71623,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6361363,"OCFA tells Villa Park council fire season is now year‑round; urges home hardening, defensible space and Ready, Set, Go assessments",1018,1706000,2724000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2170752-5fef4688832213ffb89caeafeda6eb27&start=1706&end=2724","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2170752-5fef4688832213ffb89caeafeda6eb27/thumbnail_1706000.jpg","/articles/6361363/Villa-Park-City/Orange-County/California/OCFA-tells-Villa-Park-council-fire-season-is-now-yearround-urges-home-hardening-defensible-space-and-Ready-Set-Go-assessments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6361363-9269054051e41b10821a8ee19e6624c3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153149&Signature=l3JswxxDouRZ688FjcHeU2~unFxVQWMHu~oX60LJYpXMXWyttq8CSDkZknrf6oN~-AGbe1MXM4AwWI7Kk3GqXsEQ55DZ62HCFoDXdMPJ0sb-fnHQr5TfWOt2UmS~p8VsWDJgogyyiRqwM83Te8JLTUy6VHM1M-PObhsY47an1pZqw7b9ktDK8fcPcOcou7GCieikqA0QmQzBDq0Z012~Ae5Kok4e2OmjWPhJaOi5Qjl1afwhjNzFcFT01wtZxfMhFx1DXYY2sLkLZIiBKfst0lA2BpO7tSiMBVj2Rh7p1aopxAcZEEPD-B~ph4LlsHRA5zsVXqR~BVKrVPgYMANCgw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Orange County Fire Authority officials told the Villa Park City Council that wildfire risk in Orange County is now effectively year‑round, and urged residents to complete home hardening and defensible‑space measures, schedule a Ready, Set, Go home assessment, and coordinate with local agencies on vegetation mitigation.

OCFA staff reported 77 emergency responses in Villa Park during the statutorily reported period and emphasized that recent southern California fires have shown embers and spotting can carry fire miles from origin points. The agency outlined how Cal Fire’s forthcoming fire hazard severity zone maps will be used locally to inform defensible‑space standards and owner disclosures (citing Government Code §51175 on local responsibility areas) and stressed that hazard maps identify hazards rather than insurance risk.

The presentation covered OCFA’s initial wildland response — typically an armada of resources on a serious wind‑driven day that can include air attack command planes, two fixed‑wing air tankers, four heavy helicopters on initial dispatch, an additional quick‑reaction force of helicopters, an intelligence aircraft to map perimeters and dozens of ground units including engines, hand crews, bulldozers and water tenders. OCFA staff said an initial response package can be about 46 units and that a second alarm can add roughly 10 engines and additional crews. The intent, OCFA said, is to keep small fires small.

OCFA described preparedness advice for homeowners: maintain a 0–5‑foot “immediate” zone with no combustible materials, maintain fuel modification and defensible space out to recommended setbacks, harden homes (fire‑resistant roofing, boxed eaves, mesh on vents to stop ember intrusion) and remove woodpiles adjacent to structures. The agency noted a seller disclosure requirement for properties in “very high” fire hazard severity zones established July 1, 2021, and offered free home assessments via the Ready, Set, Go program (ocfa.org/rsg). OCFA also said it uses artificial intelligence to detect smoke, which has allowed earlier responses to remote ignitions.

Council members asked how soon Cal Fire’s approved severity maps will be distributed and whether OCFA recommends landowners or public agencies (for example the Orange County Water District) reduce brush along drains such as the Smith Basin. OCFA said the final approved maps were pending release to municipalities in the next few months and agreed to coordinate with city staff and water agencies on fuel‑mitigation discussions.

OCFA invited residents to schedule a home assessment and to use online survey tools to obtain an initial readiness diagnostic; staff said six personnel in the community wildfire preparedness section can typically get an on‑site appointment within a day or two depending on homeowner availability.

The council recessed later in the meeting to honor the line‑of‑duty death of OCFA engineer Kevin Skinner and thanked OCFA for its briefing.","The Orange County Fire Authority delivered a detailed briefing to the Villa Park City Council, saying wildfire risk is year‑round, explaining Cal Fire’s hazard maps and urging homeowners to harden homes and create defensible space; OCFA also described its full wildland response and the use of AI to detect smoke.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6361367,"Villa Park council denies proposed four‑lot subdivision at 19401 Mesa Drive after drainage, traffic and density objections",3231,4680000,7911000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2170752-5fef4688832213ffb89caeafeda6eb27&start=4680&end=7911","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2170752-5fef4688832213ffb89caeafeda6eb27/thumbnail_4680000.jpg","/articles/6361367/Villa-Park-City/Orange-County/California/Villa-Park-council-denies-proposed-fourlot-subdivision-at-19401-Mesa-Drive-after-drainage-traffic-and-density-objections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6361367-04245e67ac156c1aad2cec37dc74e9a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153149&Signature=Ks5pP4~0Gbz8ac9Ms6k~gHlOMxkPJp6JGaCkJpr1e1tjAYP7piE9ShGu8rm9dyC6J~KxYTGcu6Q-e-UmPKoeuc0M7xu5nmH-cU2YQlmmsvlN7DDIVBhxNWLTzEOJpzJpT9Qz7rg-fwMP-9FMxu1NnO80NGYXzwmz5R1fBStech8N4ULMR9OIiLniuGoqzmabXED4BsqgGx2Uy8cTZgFbIMeJ33pyxNEwpBnuI1meRmjYt2OuFdEhrLY2XUXYyv~heycFQtwHO4cveRHG4mGVEPHE331YVysqRiwqltpYIZ4na8z~wa5-WhrdhGQJTKZDPqqO2~EVeKzm1i-5QFBdLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Villa Park City Council denied a tentative parcel map for 19401 Mesa Drive and the developer’s accompanying density bonus request after a public hearing that drew neighbors, planning staff and the applicant.

The application sought to subdivide a 94,225‑square‑foot parcel into four lots (each at least 20,000 square feet) and to count accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the project calculations in a way that triggered a 35 percent state density bonus (referencing California Government Code section 65915). City staff had recommended approval, finding the parcels would meet local lot‑size standards and that CEQA exemptions (citing CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3) and §15332, Class 15) might apply. The council voted to deny the map, concluding unresolved questions about grading, drainage, traffic and neighborhood fit justified denial under the findings in the staff resolution.

The project’s civil engineer, Caleb Rios, and the applicant, Tree Doan, told the council the proposed drainage improvements would reduce flow to a historic corridor behind nearby homes and tie new storm lines into an existing 15‑inch pipe on an adjacent property. Justin Urbanski, city planning staff, summarized the request and noted the state density bonus law that allows developers to request concessions in exchange for deed‑restricted affordable units and that the applicant proposed one deed‑restricted ADU to secure the bonus.

Residents and nearby property owners urged caution. Neighbors described a narrow stretch of Mesa Drive and a shared private easement used for access, and they pressed for more detailed, recordable assurances on grading and drainage before new lots were created. Several speakers said the public notices and applicant materials had left them little time to review a complicated density bonus agreement and related exhibits.

After discussion, Councilman Robert Frackelton moved to adopt the staff‑prepared resolution denying the tentative parcel map and the related density bonus agreement. The motion passed 4‑0; one councilmember recused from the item because of proximity of property ownership.

The denial leaves open the developer’s option to return with a revised proposal. Council members and several public commenters said the city will pursue a separate process to align its general plan density numbers with existing zoning rules, a change that could remove the particular legal pathway the applicant used to request the additional lot.

Notes: The council’s action was to adopt the resolution denying Tentative Parcel Map 2024‑127 and the related density bonus agreement. The applicant may resubmit a revised subdivision application.","After a lengthy public hearing, the Villa Park City Council voted 4‑0 to deny a tentative parcel map and associated density bonus for 19401 Mesa Drive, citing unresolved drainage, traffic and neighborhood‑scale concerns raised by staff and residents.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":92,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6361353,"Votes at a glance: key Villa Park council actions on Jan. 27, 2025",4725,3186000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2170752-5fef4688832213ffb89caeafeda6eb27&start=3186&end=7911","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2170752-5fef4688832213ffb89caeafeda6eb27/thumbnail_3186000.jpg","/articles/6361353/Villa-Park-City/Orange-County/California/Votes-at-a-glance-key-Villa-Park-council-actions-on-Jan-27-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6361353-d5fce084b12846d5bb9477c219ea458b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771153149&Signature=LQQEgPg9tcn2wDx3R-E5VnyCUlsT-EGjNKkFD1Zrnp0fF6kK86vOIxseWK4BNfYLFR0ye43B~A1hpUIlvPfjy0jKE-NcR4ZMr01qpOP10I8nlM5PMeQhUL3LZKGqB2N4GNP98lnwejIuGY1fxzz2droxCj9Sc0IlvIekYsZE1f2EX2y9mpwKMyMqOcAePbfp1pbcz3MmL0t8RPDD~RFyGEskkat85Sx63n-3v2XuhOdPb0S-JySqoTuIZQMmaAsyTMfrqBDo4~W-SqKWXMWxXmv7W9MFTjEw4ptSRx4huImVlPJsLkg-T8qscd6tGu1KOtQ-anudqXWfLyGsXcgCJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","This summary lists the council’s formal votes during the January 27, 2025, regular meeting of the Villa Park City Council.

Votes at a glance

- Motion to waive full reading of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda — PASSED 5‑0.

- Variance 2025‑01 (18831 Colony Circle): Approval of a variance for a detached 699‑square‑foot patio cover with a reduced rear setback — PASSED 5‑0.

- Tentative Parcel Map 2024‑127 (19401 Mesa Drive) and associated state density bonus agreement: Council adopted the staff resolution denying the tentative map and the density bonus — DENIED 4‑0 (one recusal).

- Ebike ordinance (first reading) adding rules for electric bicycles — PASSED 5‑0 (second reading scheduled Feb. 25, 2025).

- Consent calendar (items 5–14 including minutes revisions and routine agreements) — PASSED 5‑0.

- Fiscal year audit report (year ended June 30, 2024): accept independent auditor’s clean report — PASSED 5‑0.

- Investment policy update (biannual review) — PASSED 5‑0.

- Contract award for sidewalk panel repairs to Chuleti Engineering (low bid) — PASSED 4‑0 (one abstention recorded).

- Letter to Southern California Edison and CPUC on Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), as amended by council — PASSED 5‑0.

Notes: The council recorded several other procedural motions (agenda adjustments) and recognized community proclamations during the meeting. The large public hearing on the tentative parcel map included extensive public testimony and staff analysis; the council’s denial cited unresolved drainage, traffic and fit issues.","The council approved routine items, a public‑safety letter to SCE/CPUC and several financial and administrative items, and it denied a contested subdivision proposal at 19401 Mesa Drive.","actionData","errors"]

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