MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FOUNTAIN
VALLEY AGENCY
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Fountain Valley HOUSING AUTHORITY
A NICE PLACE TO LIVE Closed Session 5:00 p.m.
IUNE 13. 1957 Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Closed Session matters only)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representatives: Mayor
Unrepresented employee: City Manager
No reportable action
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
(1 potential case - facts and circumstances unknown to potential plaintiffs) No reportable action
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Name of case: WISP Federal Communications Commission WT Docket No. 19-270 The City Council voted 5-0 to settle
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Name of case: Gail Kaufmann v. City of Fountain Valley
The City Council voted 5-0 to settle
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION Mayor Patrick Harper
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Council Member Ted Bui
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/ ROLL CALL Council Members: Bui, Grandis, Vo, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Constantine, Mayor/Chair Harper All members were present
CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATES
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS
There were no announcements
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Katy Wright
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 1 - 8 & 10 were approved simultaneously.
Waive the reading in full of all ordinances under consideration and direct the Mayor to read by titles only.
ACTION: Move to waive the reading in full of all ordinances under consideration and direct the Mayor to read by titles only
MOTION: Vo SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Grandis, Vo, Constantine, Harper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the September 6, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the September 6, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Grandis, Vo, Constantine, Harper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) Appointments
ACTION: Move to Approve the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) Appointments MOTION: Vo SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Grandis, Vo, Constantine, Harper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives Update For August 23, 2022 through November 1, 2022
ACTION: Move to Approve the Six Month Strategic Objectives Update For August 23, 2022 through November 1, 2022
MOTION: Vo SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Grandis, Vo, Constantine, Harper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5. Fiscal Year 2021-22 Housing Authority Annual Report
ACTION: Move to Approve the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Housing Authority Annual Report MOTION: Vo SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Grandis, Vo, Constantine, Harper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance approving Code Amendment No. 22-02 - An Amendment to the Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) Sections 21.08.030, 21.10.030,
21.30.020, 21.22.040, and 21.90.020 as Required to Address Recent Changes in State Law Concerning the Regulation of Large Family Daycare Homes and to Update Regulations for Adult Day Care Centers
ACTION: Move to Approve the Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance approving Code Amendment No. 22-02 - An Amendment to the Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) Sections 21.08.030, 21.10.030, 21.30.020, 21.22.040, and
21.90.020 as Required to Address Recent Changes in State Law Concerning the Regulation of Large Family Daycare Homes and to Update Regulations for Adult Day Care Centers
MOTION: Vo SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Grandis, Vo, Constantine, Harper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7. Approve Amendment No. 4 to CON-16-52 with Cintas Corporation No. 2 for Uniform Rental, Laundry Services and Facility Services Products to extend the contract term one year ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment No. 4 to CON-16-52 with Cintas Corporation No. 2 for Uniform Rental, Laundry Services and Facility Services Products to extend the contract term one year
MOTION: Vo SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Grandis, Vo, Constantine, Harper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Orange County Grand Jury's Investigative Report, Findings, and recommendations Regarding "How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness"
ACTION: Move to Approve Orange County Grand Jury's Investigative Report, Findings, and recommendations Regarding "How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness"
MOTION: Vo SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Grandis, Vo, Constantine, Harper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Accept the Parcel Map No. 2021-113 for the Property Located at 18285-18375 Euclid Street ACTION: Move to Accept the Parcel Map No. 2021-113 for the Property Located at 18285- 18375 Euclid Street
MOTION: Bui SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Bui, Grandis, Vo, Constantine, Harper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. Approve a resolution to accept Office of Traffic Safety STEP grant money ACTION: Move to Approve a resolution to accept Office of Traffic Safety STEP grant money
MOTION: Vo SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Grandis, Vo, Constantine, Harper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. First Read and Approval of an Ordinance approving a categorical exemption per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and code amendment to (1) amend the development code to allow conditionally permitted short-term rentals in the R-1 and GH districts; (2) add Chapter 4.95 to the Municipal Code regulating short-term rentals; (3) amend section 1.13.070 of the Municipal Code to increase administrative fines for short-term rental property and building code violations; and (4) amend section 1.16.010 of the Municipal Code to increase criminal fines for short-term rental property and building code violations Public Hearing Opened: 6:44 p.m.
Comments: Adam Palermo, Marcella Sakert, Jaye Towne, Darrel Mymon Brown, Sandy Strech, Evan Jorgensen, Judy Holbrook, Ted Burnett, Lee T., Peter Hanna, Pam Van Laningham, Richard Hoffstadt, Lisa Sanders, Michael Mau, Pete Finnerty, Kareem Abdo, Anna Katsuki, Cindy Helliwell, Eileen Asahi, Mike Thompson, Katy Wright, Susan Castellanos, Nruce Bauer, Janey Huynh, Glenn Bleiweis, Michelle Nguyen, Jose Wencer, Stephen Schwarz, Cindy Cao, Rocky Herrera, Travis terich, Edward Trujillo, John Nguyen, Richard Stewman,
Comments Via Zoom: Rudy Huebner, Allison Kirste, Valerie Trueblood, Augie Lascola, Anne Bettinger, Rick Nguyen, Pascale Saliba
Public hearing Closed at 8:33 p.m.
The City Council took a brief recess from 8:33 p.m. - 8:40 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Approve a ban on all Short Term Rentals and to have an ordinance brought back to formalize the ban on Short Term Rentals.
MOTION: Vo SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Bui, Grandis, Vo, Constantine, Harper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12. Item 12 was heard prior to item 11 on the agenda
Public Hearing FY 2021-22 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
Public Hearing Opened: 6:17 p.m.
No Public Comments
Public Hearing Closed: 6:18 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Approve the FY 2021-22 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
MOTION: Vo SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Bui, Grandis, Vo, Constantine, Harper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. First Read and Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley Adding Section 12.08.105 to the Fountain Valley Municipal Code to Prohibit Feeding, Disturbing, or Having Physical Contact with Wildlife on City Property to Reduce the Presence of Coyotes
Public Hearing Opened: 9:10 p.m.
Stephen Schwarz
Public Hearing Closed: 9:11 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Approve the First Read and Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley Adding Section 12.08.105 to the Fountain Valley Municipal Code to Prohibit Feeding, Disturbing, or Having Physical
Contact with Wildlife on City Property to Reduce the Presence of Coyotes MOTION: VO SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Grandis, Vo, Constantine, Harper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
14. Adopt a Resolution Amending the City's Salary Schedule, and Approving an Amendment to the Memoranda of Understanding for the Fountain Valley Professional and Technical Unit ("P&T"), relating to Wages, Hours, Terms and Conditions of Employment ACTION: Move to Adopt a Resolution Amending the City's Salary Schedule, and Approving an Amendment to the Memoranda of Understanding for the Fountain Valley Professional and Technical Unit ("P&T"), relating to Wages, Hours, Terms and Conditions of Employment
MOTION: Vo SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Bui, Grandis, Vo, Constantine, Harper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
15. Approval of the FY 2022/23 Statement of Investment Policy ACTION: Move to Approve the FY 2022/23 Statement of Investment Policy MOTION: Harper SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Grandis, Vo, Constantine, Harper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
16. 1) Amend the FY 2022/23 Fleet Capital budget in the amount of $36,500; 2) Waive the bidding requirements pursuant to FVMC 2.36.070 Par 4 and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of four (4) new 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Non-Hybrid Patrol Units for $194,919.10 through the existing cooperative contract with Sourcewell; and
3) Authorize staff to dispose of the existing vehicles by means that best meet the City's needs ACTION: Move to Approve: 1) Amend the FY 2022/23 Fleet Capital budget in the amount of $36,500; 2) Waive the bidding requirements pursuant to FVMC 2.36.070 Par 4 and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of four (4) new 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Non-Hybrid Patrol Units for $194,919.10 through the existing cooperative contract with Sourcewell; and
3) Authorize staff to dispose of the existing vehicles by means that best meet the City's needs
MOTION: Vo SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Bui, Grandis, Vo, Constantine, Harper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
17. Amend 2 CON-19-28 Sports Park, Parks and Civic Facilities Landscape Maintenance - additional turf renovation and chemical application
ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment 2 CON-19-28 Sports Park, Parks and Civic Facilities Landscape Maintenance - additional turf renovation and chemical application
MOTION: Vo SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Grandis, Vo, Constantine, Harper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Public Comment - Katy Wright
18. Arterial Street Rehabilitation and Resurfacing - Heil Avenue from Euclid Street to Harbor Blvd and Ward Street from Edinger Avenue to North City Limits, Project No. 2422221006 (TI277) ACTION: Move to Approve Arterial Street Rehabilitation and Resurfacing - Heil Avenue from Euclid Street to Harbor Blvd and Ward Street from Edinger Avenue to North City Limits, Project No. 2422221006 (TI277)
MOTION: Vo SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Grandis, Vo, Constantine, Harper
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Mayor Pro Tem Constantine requested that the City Council look at Residential Parking. There was no second.
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Katy Wright, Stephen Schwarz
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AB 1234/GENERAL COMMENTS Council Member Bui
No report was provided
Council Member Vo
Had no report to provide
Council Member Grandis
September 7 Attended the FVPD Swearing in Ceremony
September 8 Attended the Cal Cities Annual Conference
September 9-11 Attended the Lobsterfest
September 13 Attended the Chamber Candidate Forum and the Summerfest Committee meeting September 16 Attended a meeting with Public Works to discuss some water issues in the city September 17 Was the Emcee for the Fountain Valley Rotary Volunteer of the Year Award - presented to Susan Saurastri
September 20 Attended another Chamber of Commerce City Council Candidate Forum Mayor Pro Tem Constantine
September 7 Attended the Police Badge Ceremony at City Hall September 8 Volunteered for the Friends of the Library in the Bookstore pulling books for the next book sale.
September 9 Attended the movie at the FV Senior Center, then attended the Lobster Festival at Mile Square Park
September 10 Attended the Moon Festival at Mile Square Park, then the Lobster Festival at Mile Square Park.
September 11 Attended the Holy Spirit Catholic Church Family Picnic at Green Valley Park, then the Lobster Festival at Mile Square Park.
September 13 Attended the Rotary Meeting at the FV Senior Center in which FVPD Detectives Marquez and Hughes gave an Police Explorer Presentation, then watched the OC Board of Supervisors Meeting on the County's website, watched the CA Assembly Member Janet Nguyen Legislative Update on Zoom, then attended the Western Luncheon for senior citizens at the FV Senior Center, then attended the first Chamber of Commerce Candidates Luncheon at Cambalache.
September 14 Attended the Chamber of Commerce Referral Roundup at Stonefire Grill, then watched the ACWA Leadership to Leadership Listening Session - Region 10 on Zoom, then attended the Planning Commission Meeting at City Hall September 15 Watched the Hate Crime Release Report Webinar on Zoom, then participated in the OC Mosquito and Vector Control Board Meeting.
September 16 Attended the OC Water Summit at the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa in Anaheim, then stopped in at See's Candy on their grand reopening day.
September 17 Attended the 2nd Annual Sunset Classic Car Show and Concert at Mile Square Park.
September 20 Attended the Rotary Meeting at the FV Senior Center in which our Fire Chief Ron Cookston gave a Presentation about Covid, then participated in the FV Chamber of Commerce "Meet the Candidates" Luncheon at Amarith Café.
Mayor Harper
September 7-9 Attended the Cal Cities Conference
September 8 Attended the OCTA Transit meeting
September 12 Attended the OCTA Board Meeting
September 14 Attended the OCTA Finance Committee Meeting and the Admin Committee meeting
September 16 Attended the Sees Candies GrandOpening
September 17 Attended the Rotary event honoring Susan Saurastri
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Harper adjourned the meeting at 9:54 pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on October 4, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., in the Fountain Valley Council Chambers, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley.
Petal Ham
Patrick Harper, Mayor
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Rick Miller, City Clerk