The Villa Park City Council unanimously approved several administrative and policy items at its regular meeting, including adoption of an ordinance to finalize zoning changes tied to the city's sixth-cycle housing element and the creation of a temporary public-works position to overlap with a retiring supervisor.

Council adopted Ordinance 2025-638, which staff said implements zoning changes required by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the sixth-cycle housing element. Staff told the council the city would submit the item to HCD the following morning and that HCD has 60 days to review and issue a substantial-compliance determination. With that submission the city expects to be deemed substantially compliant, concluding the housing-element process for the cycle. The council voted to adopt the ordinance, 5-0.

Council also voted, 5-0, to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the agenda, a routine procedural motion that speeds consideration of items.

On public-works business the council approved a construction contract for sidewalk panel repairs on Meats Avenue. Staff reported the city's bid process produced a lowest responsive bidder (Chelati/Chelati Engineering) at $10,990 to repair two uplifted sidewalk sections on the city-maintained (south) side of Meats Avenue. The council approved awarding the contract, 5-0.

The council approved creation of a temporary full-time public-works position (maximum six months) to overlap with long-tenured supervisor Mike Knowles, who indicated he expects to retire within months. Staff said the temporary position would allow knowledge transfer, field documentation, and appropriations adjustments so the incoming worker can be paid. Council voted 5-0 to create the position and recognize the necessary appropriations.

Votes at a glance:
- Waive reading of ordinances/resolutions: motion moved and approved, vote 5-0.
- Adopt Ordinance 2025-638 (housing element zoning changes): motion moved and approved, vote 5-0.
- Approve consent calendar (routine items): motion moved and approved, vote 5-0.
- Award construction contract for Meats Avenue sidewalk panel repairs (Chelati Engineering, $10,990): motion moved and approved, vote 5-0.
- Create temporary full-time public-works position (up to six months) and appropriations adjustments: motion moved and approved, vote 5-0.

The actions were procedural and administrative in nature; councilmembers did not request additional public hearings or return to the items for further discussion. Staff indicated the housing-element submission begins the 60-day HCD review period and that follow-up notifications will occur as HCD completes its determination.