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• Consolidated Plan and FY25–26 Action Plan (Item 16) — Approved (7–0). The council adopted the 2025–2030 HUD consolidated plan and the fiscal year 2025–26 action plan and authorized staff to submit the documents to HUD. Staff reported approximately $2.3 million in new entitlement funding plus about $677,348 in prior-year funds for FY25–26.

• Zoning map amendment / Ordinance No. 2964 (Item 21) — Approved (7–0). The council adopted Ordinance No. 2964, rezoning a 1.73-acre portion of a parcel at 508 Santa Carolina Avenue from R‑1 (single family) to R‑3 (multifamily) to facilitate a proposed 26-unit attached townhome development.

• Ratify 180‑day rehiring exemptions for retired annuitants (Item 17) — Approved (7–0). The council ratified prior approvals to rehire two recent retirees on a temporary part‑time basis: Rebecca Meeks (records/AXON implementation support for the Police Department) and Jeff Davis (city video/channel 3 operations). Both retirees will be rehired at an hourly rate of $56.86; staff stated they will receive hourly wages only and will not receive regular employee benefits. City Attorney Sandoval told the council the report was being placed on the record to correct a procedural omission regarding consent calendar requirements.

• Allied Universal Security Services contract extension for jail operations (Item 18) — Approved (7–0). The council authorized a two‑year extension of the city’s agreement with Allied Universal for jail operation services; staff estimated the fiscal impact for the two years at approximately $1,850,000. The police chief said the contractor handles jail operations and detainee transports to the county facility.

• Purchase order to Dooley Enterprises, Inc. for police ammunition (Item 19) — Approved (7–0). The council authorized an annual contract for training and on‑duty ammunition (reported as $140,000 per year for five years in staff comments).

• Purchase order to OC Wynn Water Works for 100 fire hydrant guards (Item 20) — Approved (7–0). Staff reported OC Wynn Water Works was the lowest responsible bidder at just over $271,000 for 100 hydrant guards; purchase will be funded from water funds. Staff said the guards are expected to reduce rapid water discharge and help lower the city’s current water loss rate (staff reported the city’s water loss at 7.6%).

• Co‑sponsorship request: Korean American Seniors Association facility rental fee (written communication) — Approved (7–0). Staff verified the nonprofit’s status and recommended co‑sponsorship in an amount estimated in the staff report as $1,343.50 in in‑kind facility rental fee support.

• Consent calendar and proclamations — Multiple consent items and proclamations (e.g., Youth Week, Jewish American Heritage Month, Republic Services Sustainability recognition, and other routine items) were approved by the council in consent votes during the meeting (motions recorded as approved with 7 yes votes where noted).

Many items were approved by unanimous roll call votes recorded in the minutes. Where staff provided fiscal estimates or formula references, councilmembers sought brief clarifications; staff answered and the council carried the motions without further amendment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-04-22: City of Garden Grove City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its April meeting the council approved the HUD consolidated plan and FY25–26 action plan, adopted a zoning change to allow a 26‑unit townhome project, ratified two rehiring exemptions for recent retirees, extended a jail operations contract, and approved purchase orders for ammunition and fire hydrant guards, among other consent actions.","taxTitle","Garden Grove, Orange County, California","taxId",2926,"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},6574282,"Garden Grove council hears Civic Center revitalization update; park design to seat 2,500 and include event stage, three playgrounds",629,883000,1512000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3091024-4b1a5d94f30323c772742d1d998e6f17&start=883&end=1512","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3091024-4b1a5d94f30323c772742d1d998e6f17/thumbnail_883000.jpg","/articles/6574282/Garden-Grove/Orange-County/California/Garden-Grove-council-hears-Civic-Center-revitalization-update-park-design-to-seat-2500-and-include-event-stage-three-playgrounds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6574282-937e52a6c1ce2b6b7e7f3ad8a3f7a26b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185454&Signature=S23Wi~OktJ6aU3mX3ramz-M50UpmEWIfCLW0-QWP7-l2Fdh7Sl5FblRxwi3GYcOautjlX89hgGC-iJPEDXRIcw2wi56qE5WT-48p1mfBjIQ7B3hkQaBteaTjA9rkxSmWVcUtzLJT02mcmvDmsKh4Chaf2fHfozrCSZp~YO0CJ1Gf8bh73oPRoUJk0T5zAP0wEnRiP~F0CkIHaFUk22Cu2W-tOAE8GE1vpO9nEzDzC3CmKqCq5N7sO8u~bPfKg5wr-uc885F6OE97vrVCHKCb4taS0GINb37IMAdIKD9fbQjvIxBJkt51ycezbJat0IsQ4D8aTSeYfHSF-PLwGwU1bA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Garden Grove staff and the project team gave the City Council an update on the Civic Center revitalization project, reporting that phase 1 construction has “topped out” and presenting conceptual designs for the new civic park that will follow demolition of the existing police station.

Project executive Craig Beck and Edgemoor design lead Christina described recent construction progress and park programming. Keith (construction lead) told the council that underground utilities and much of the below‑grade work are complete and that masonry and interior framing work are now underway. \"From groundbreaking to where we are now, topping out the height of the building was achieved in less than 18 months,\" Beck said.

Christina walked the council through the park concept for Phase 2. The park will sit south of the new building and center on a large event lawn anchored by a stage. Staff gave capacity and programming estimates: seated events up to about 2,500 people, standing events about 2,000, and movie nights for about 500; pathways around the lawn include space for roughly 14 food trucks. The park concept also includes three distinct playground areas (a sensory play area oriented to music, a 2–5-year play area and a 5–12-year play area), an entry plaza with signature signage, picnic areas, park restrooms, fitness equipment and a Memorial Grove with relocated public art and potential cherry trees and a small water feature.

Councilmembers asked about public photo opportunities and tours. Staff said council tours for members are being planned for May or June when structural glass will be in place and interior metal stud framing will be visible; staff noted liability waivers will be required so public tours are not scheduled immediately. Councilmembers praised the progress and commended the project team and contractors.

No formal action was required on the update; staff said phase 2 (park construction) will begin after police relocate to the new facility and the current police building is demolished.

Project team materials and renderings shown to the council depict the siteplan relationship among the public safety facility, library and the civic park and provide preliminary images of playground concepts and the entry/signage options.","Project team reported the phase 1 building has topped out and presented Phase 2 park design—an event lawn with capacity estimates, three play areas, a memorial grove and an entry plaza. Councilmembers were shown a construction timeline and told tours/photo‑ops are planned for late spring.",{"_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},6574287,"Garden Grove council adopts 2025–2030 HUD consolidated plan and $2.9 million FY25–26 action plan",676,3017000,3693000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3091024-4b1a5d94f30323c772742d1d998e6f17&start=3017&end=3693","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3091024-4b1a5d94f30323c772742d1d998e6f17/thumbnail_3017000.jpg","/articles/6574287/Garden-Grove/Orange-County/California/Garden-Grove-council-adopts-20252030-HUD-consolidated-plan-and-29-million-FY2526-action-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6574287-db04b527a7be5f1a02674996d86ab047/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185454&Signature=AZZVGjdmUv-v6gKhjZCsuP-OxnfLdmGaQ735eDojRDsogWkB8A3P9wm7qF79SweGIa8jGJAc2KbXnRaIadnF3lzS~71GqnuJNd8gK6JaPL7uWw9oe5GwjFeCt7jWs29QWb3x4AIrz9b4jQQ8H5u8G03tbHrDISJWHYy-eXG8R9OctRlc9VWQZpasXqb0YiY8OUlXE5NaR56k99m1I2sZp2WCWKAOACzYl0thRerFA7lY3KUfgOgCQHJGN1b~LUZZb2PSZlC3QRY10gnF-o5T~jkS3negfE4x8Z8L2o98JUoBDScmymsEf-b8LuGIUDpf2d9u5HiU9qJPqRVHPCAPSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Garden Grove City Council on a 7-0 vote adopted the 2025–2030 consolidated plan and the fiscal year 2025–26 action plan, a federal planning document that guides how the city will use HUD entitlement funds over the next five years and in the coming fiscal year.

City staff said approximately $2,977,348 in HUD funds will be available in FY25–26, including a new entitlement allocation of about $2.3 million and approximately $677,348 in previously unallocated prior-year funds. Timothy Throne, the staff lead, summarized the plan and action plan, describing the consolidated plan as “a long term planning document for state and local governments that receive annual grant funding from HUD” and laying out goals to provide affordable housing, help people experiencing homelessness, fund public services and infrastructure, and support economic development and administration.

The action plan lists recommended allocations for the coming year. Among the amounts and program partners identified by staff: $700,000 in CDBG funds for the Lehi Street rehabilitation project (projected to assist 6,335 individuals); $160,000 to Habitat for Humanity and Azure Development for 20 owner-occupied housing rehabilitation projects; $539,500 for a micro‑business assistance program to support about 40 Garden Grove micro‑enterprises; $130,000 for childcare agency capacity building; $250,000 in HOME funds to Interval House for a tenant-based rental assistance program (14 households); funding for public services including $155,000 for the senior center (serving about 500 seniors), $20,000 for Meals on Wheels (about 40 seniors), $50,000 for Stand Up For Kids workforce support, and outreach and shelter funding distributed among Volunteers of America, Stand Up For Kids and Interval House; $5,256 to Orange County United Way to manage the countywide homeless management information system; and roughly $436,000 across CDBG, HOME and ESG for administration.

Throne described the methods used to develop the plan—surveys, stakeholder meetings, workshops and housing/demographic data—and emphasized the plan’s role in guiding HUD-funded activities over five years. The council opened and closed a public hearing on the plan; staff reported there were no speakers from the public on this item. Councilmembers thanked staff for producing detailed materials and encouraged the public to review the documents posted on the city website.

The council voted to authorize staff to submit the consolidated plan and FY25–26 action plan to HUD and to allow the city manager to execute related agreements and modifications.

The action plan will not affect the city’s general fund; programs will be funded from HUD entitlement grants and prior-year HUD funds.","The Garden Grove City Council approved the five‑year HUD consolidated plan (2025–2030) and the fiscal year 2025–26 action plan, authorizing about $2.9 million in HUD funding to housing, homelessness, infrastructure, economic development and administration programs.","actionData","errors"]

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Garden Grove council adopts 2025–2030 HUD consolidated plan and $2.9 million FY25–26 action plan