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Key outcomes at a glance:

- Rady's Custom Upholstery (item 16): Council awarded an on-call contract for repairs and parts for city-owned vehicle upholstery. Staff described the proposed contract as $80,000 annually for up to five years. Vote: motion received, 7 yes votes.

- 2025 Residential Streets Improvement Project CP1446000 (item 17): Council awarded a construction contract to Hardy & Harper Inc. for pavement work in a broadly bounded neighborhood (Lampson Avenue north; Ninth Street west; West Street east; Stanford south). Staff estimated the contract cost at nearly $900,000. Vote: motion received, 7 yes votes.

- Asphalt products and delivery (item 18): The council awarded as-needed contracts to All American Asphalt, Vulcan Materials (CalMat doing business as Vulcan) and RJ Noble Company. Staff said the combined contracts will not exceed $1,300,000 in the next fiscal year; these suppliers provide hot-mix deliveries for potholes, utility repairs and maintenance. Vote: motion received, 7 yes votes.

- Ordinance 2965 (item 19): Second reading and adoption of an ordinance establishing the amount to be raised by an ad valorem tax override to fund paramedic services. Vote: motion received, 7 yes votes.

- Consent calendar: Routine consent items including meeting minutes and minutes for other legislative bodies were approved by recorded vote. Vote: roll-call tallies recorded in the minutes (consent votes recorded as 7 yes on city items; Housing Authority consent received 9 yes votes where recorded separately).

Financial and procedural notes: Staff said the street improvement project will be paid from gas-tax and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds; public-works maintenance purchases are budgeted in the Public Works operating budget. Several council members noted that routine maintenance contracts help address quality-of-life pothole complaints more quickly than ad hoc procurement.

Ending: Council members said awarding multiple on-call and maintenance contracts in advance enables faster repairs and keeps crews moving when urgent repairs arise. All votes listed above were approved as recorded in the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-06-24: City of Garden Grove City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At the meeting the council approved several contracts for vehicle upholstery, residential street repairs and asphalt supply, adopted an ordinance to set a paramedic services ad valorem override rate and passed the consent calendar. Vote tallies were recorded on each item.","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},6522823,"Housing Authority board approves revised administrative plan for Housing Choice Voucher program",215,162000,377000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5066956-00ba7da4936a54f4204de48b04ece43f&start=162&end=377","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5066956-00ba7da4936a54f4204de48b04ece43f/thumbnail_162000.jpg","/articles/6522823/Garden-Grove/Orange-County/California/Housing-Authority-board-approves-revised-administrative-plan-for-Housing-Choice-Voucher-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6522823-4815d821dbf3c69027ce1c796a20d904/orig.mp4?Expires=1770412503&Signature=hU3wlcpg7Fv4kW7K5d9oeXZnJubV0UGIlyHzZtVJvWsylyxcWZ67YCoCegebdqazcmyX37XOl1bGY1Yhp2-6zPPBgBHPVGSv4KZfGZIc~oyTDAfwsypL4AkJc6FClsTsDS-moujXxsgnES1syTJgyACqttU7shsTsOhbFJerU1qrAI~ze3MxcgHI2t7qSzx2p8OoR52VBdhliN2BV8kog06cZjU94ePEgKw0hyCjRN6bSRJO3D97oZPFwiuBAzTBiiNElmE872kY4VBDoUpdkS7EpAQO1HD9dOVEg6Fo3RcozroV-08x7840lse9-T47tSXQlHG8mK4XKcTqrtGaNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Garden Grove Housing Authority Board of Commissioners on Tuesday held a public hearing and unanimously approved a revised administrative plan governing the local Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program.

Housing Authority Manager Tianna Fee told the board the update aligns the agency with recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and reflects discretionary policy clarifications, including income exclusions, eligibility determinations, inspection quality control and updated procedures for mainstream and emergency housing voucher programs.

Why it matters: housing authorities that administer HCV programs must adopt an administrative plan that describes local policies and procedures and ensures compliance with HUD regulations; revising the plan is required when regulations or agency practice change.

Fee said the 2025 administrative-plan updates incorporate regulatory changes in Sections 102 and 104 of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) and other HUD clarifications. She told commissioners the public hearing had been properly noticed and that staff recommended adoption.

During the public hearing, resident Nicholas Dibbs urged the housing authority to continue offering remote access to public hearings so residents who cannot attend in person can participate. \"You open these hearings in the future to allow people to call in and give their input,\" Dibbs told the board.

After closing the hearing and with no further discussion from commissioners, the board moved, seconded and adopted the revised administrative plan by roll-call vote: nine yes, zero no.

Ending: The revised administrative plan will guide the Housing Authority's administration of the voucher programs; staff said it includes updated procedures for eligibility, income exclusions and quality-control inspections and incorporates HUD policy changes.","The Housing Authority Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and voted 9–0 to adopt a revised administrative plan reflecting HUD regulatory changes and program clarifications for the Housing Choice Voucher program.",{"_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},6522829,"OCFA presentation, survivor family urge water-safety measures after Garden Grove pool rescue",592,799000,1391000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5066956-00ba7da4936a54f4204de48b04ece43f&start=799&end=1391","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5066956-00ba7da4936a54f4204de48b04ece43f/thumbnail_799000.jpg","/articles/6522829/Garden-Grove/Orange-County/California/OCFA-presentation-survivor-family-urge-water-safety-measures-after-Garden-Grove-pool-rescue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6522829-0427760022b9c152186a47a34c373189/orig.mp4?Expires=1770412503&Signature=e7AI0c9XfEIZPqLtP5aiGFsnVNjLgMJBIGSqHtAph7Q5KhRYB7pzUcpBr~t3VtIqEEMLttk7C6yD88IKmJeddVg6Q0h6G5u6DXs80gKRdmEc~Uggh00A03AVZqz5MpwkX~Hcju-HUjWsRwwQBufTBnfVQf4j64cXx5b06vVsrRdm1O7WTJ3H-96jJOLv-CXmoOCQsTXB1-LACkJVox3pKbUIqsryFRdrUip0F1qLDrCc0peMrj4N0FRrDNBGyVgQ6gzxUWGwwmAk74Lbx3-3k~Yo424QgMH1Uke6UFLjvhk9ZjUJA9K26tXZ-m9hxA4vY6nXxeZ4VGLjFAhNp6lKpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Covey told the Garden Grove City Council on Tuesday that drownings remain a leading preventable cause of death and urged residents to use \"ABCs\"—active adult supervision, barriers and classes—to reduce risk.

The presentation included a first-person rescue story from the family of a 7-year-old boy, Ezekiel, who was pulled from a pool on May 10 in full cardiac arrest and was revived after bystanders and emergency responders performed CPR. The family and rescuers were at the meeting; the council recognized the rescuers for their actions.

Why it matters: Chief Covey said data show backyard pools and community spas account for most incidents and that nonfatal drowning far outnumbers fatalities, often with lasting injury. He warned the window for irreversible brain injury can be as short as five to 10 minutes.

Chief Covey, speaking to the council and audience, summarized the prevention message as \"A is for active adult, B is for barriers, and C is for classes.\" He explained a practical tool the department promotes called the \"water watcher\" tag: one adult is designated and undistracted at a time to supervise swimmers.

Zoe Granados, the child's mother, told the council about the incident: \"On May 10, we experienced every parent's worst nightmare followed by a true miracle where we nearly lost our only son, Ezekiel. God gave us a second chance with him, and now we want to share our story in hopes that our mistakes are not repeated and no other family goes through a similar traumatic event.\" She urged parents to enroll children in swimming lessons and to designate an adult at pool gatherings.

Chris Montenegro, a former lifeguard who helped perform resuscitation, and Crystal Dela Torre, a medical assistant who also rendered aid, described how training enabled them to act quickly. Council members thanked the family and rescuers and urged residents to obtain CPR training and register for city swim classes through Parks and Recreation.

City staff and council used the presentation to remind residents that the parks-and-recs department offers swim lessons and that partners, including the nonprofit Friends of Andy and Aiden, provide adapted training for neurodivergent children. Mayor Klaffenstein and council members recognized the rescuers with certificates and thanked OCFA for the presentation.

Ending: Officials reiterated simple prevention steps—designate an active adult watcher, ensure barriers such as pool fencing, and enroll children in swim and CPR classes—to reduce the risk of drowning this summer.","Orange County Fire Authority Chief Covey and family of a rescued boy urged active supervision, barriers and classes to prevent drownings. The council recognized two bystanders who performed CPR and helped save the child.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6522833,"Garden Grove releases five-year homelessness strategy; council highlights outreach and housing gaps",591,3886000,4477000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5066956-00ba7da4936a54f4204de48b04ece43f&start=3886&end=4477","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5066956-00ba7da4936a54f4204de48b04ece43f/thumbnail_3886000.jpg","/articles/6522833/Garden-Grove/Orange-County/California/Garden-Grove-releases-five-year-homelessness-strategy-council-highlights-outreach-and-housing-gaps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6522833-a3fffd4558669d2bf3174e5ffd13ef01/orig.mp4?Expires=1770412503&Signature=Fy0rMtORwore0dEfECxvr1AJqaohn~9LKfOFR-z1Gd7HrPLbl8ARjmszNkQh0NlZLhFmrq7UP~AvVkFhHzx5AOdwHAuwW58tmVq8pagwcp1JaYVGribRQ2~qAIs2H-gw2vXJRoqJT8x-x0Uw0dzRQv8PjB4ni5ByDhA4UW6rb9AsLevc~vOhz0LaNW4X8t-jkMwp8cB5qpNtcQfkOd0Ib1HRKN5JnWPXqQ0-L0hMK1KjFXjNc~~Kr4W8DKzPFzq3wrs~BkrmSoJuhPfp93WCCEDvb8SgQ0sp~ztQ8yiXpWh6oR8xEdZgZ~oaGBnfBkkzPR5Y0-QMVVEBcmaJThJ42g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Garden Grove city staff on Tuesday presented a finalized 2025–2030 homelessness strategy that sets specific goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) for outreach, housing placements and community engagement over the next five years.

The plan, presented by Assistant City Manager and Housing Authority Director Ursula Luna Reynosa and consultant Tim Throne, builds on a SWOT analysis and a countywide review and sets four goals: enhance communication and engagement, improve service delivery, leverage partnerships and funding, and improve quality of life for residents.

Why it matters: the strategy aims to translate earlier pilot programs and the city's street outreach work into sustained outcomes, but both staff and council members said the strategy faces countywide limits on permanent supportive housing, behavioral-health beds and capital funding.

\"The KPIs are designed to track whether we're improving outcomes,\" Tim Throne said, summarizing targets such as maintaining an 85% communication-satisfaction score, ensuring 70% of clients are document-ready within 90 days of entry into the City's navigation center and increasing partner referrals and leveraged funds annually.

The presentation placed Garden Grove's efforts in a regional context: Orange County's 2024 point-in-time count identified 7,322 people experiencing homelessness on a single night countywide; the Central Service Planning Area accounts for roughly 47% of that total. The consultant noted that nearly half of people counted in the county first became homeless within the prior year, underscoring economic pressures.

Council members and staff highlighted on-the-ground successes tied to the Police Department's Special Resource Team (SRT). Luna Reynosa noted that the SRT made 5,071 contacts with unhoused individuals during the last fiscal year and referred 1,398 people to housing or services through coordinated outreach and encampment abatement efforts.

\"The SRT team was able to make 5,071 contacts with unhoused individuals and they referred 1,398 individuals to housing and or services,\" Luna Reynosa said, praising the team's partnerships with public works and nonprofit providers.

SRT's Sergeant Jeffrey Brown and several officers were singled out by multiple council members for their role in building trust with people living outdoors. Council members also stressed the challenge that limited affordable housing and high development costs pose: staff said building a single permanent supportive housing unit can require a capital stack of roughly $500,000–$600,000 per door.

Staff emphasized several near-term programmatic priorities: continuing tenant-based rental assistance, expanding employment and income services (including planned on-site engagement with OC Workforce Solutions), and targeting behavioral-health and addiction resources where possible. The city also plans quarterly partner surveys and performance dashboards to measure progress.

Council response and next steps: Council members praised staff and public-safety partners and asked for follow-up items, including pursuing mental-health funding opportunities and stronger regional coordination for permanent housing. City Manager Lisa Kim and staff said the city will continue piloting service models and share updates with the council as KPIs are measured.

The council received the strategy for transmittal and discussion; staff said the PowerPoint would be posted to the city's website if streaming did not display the slides.

Ending: Council members and staff described the strategy as a foundation for continued work and said they will return with implementation updates and data on KPI performance.","City staff transmitted a finalized five-year homelessness strategy emphasizing communication, service delivery, partnerships and quality-of-life metrics. Council members and staff praised the Police Department's Special Resource Team and urged continued focus on behavioral health and permanent supportive housing.","actionData","errors"]

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