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 4:00 p.m.
JUNE 11. 1953 Study Session 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Closed Session matters only)
There were no public comments
1. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Consultation with: Scott Kim, IT Director
By a 4-0 Vote (Council member Bui Absent) the City Council approved the request presented by Scott Kim, IT Director
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 known: Gov Claims Act claim received from American Guard Services.
By a vote of 3-0 (Council Member Harper Recused himself and Councilmember Bui is absent), the City Council gave settlement authority to the City Attorney.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Name of case: SOCAL RECOVERY LLC V. CITY OF COSTA MESA, 56 4TH 802 (9TH (Cir. 2023). Consider joining amicus brief in support of City of Costa Mesa No Reportable Action
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6.
Agency Designated Representatives: City Manager, Maggie Le, Finance Director, Ryan Smith, Human Resources Director, Carrie Hanes, Community Development Director / Deputy City Manager, Omar Dadabhoy, Attorney for the City, Colin Burns Employee Organizations: Police Officers' Association (POA), Police Officers' Management Unit (POMU), Fire Association (FVFA), Fountain Valley Municipal Employees Association (Field Services unit), Fountain Valley General Employees Association (FVGEA), Fountain Valley Professional and Technical Employees (P&T), Individually Represented Battalion Chiefs and Individually Represented P&T (IRP&T)
No Reportable Action
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Study Session matters only)
1. Presentation on Street Vendors / Peddlers - Presentation by Matt Sheppard, Police Chief and Ryan Smith, Finance Director
The City Council were given an update on policies and procedures as they relate to street vendors and peddlers.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION Council Member Patrick Harper
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Council Member Patrick Harper
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/ ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Cunneen, Harper, Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Grandis, Mayor/Chair Constantine
Council Members Absent: Bui
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS
Item numbers 9, 10 and 11 had minor changes to the letters that were presented in the staff reports.
CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATES
City Manager Maggie Le provided her update.
Mayor Kim Constantine provided her update.
PRESENTATIONS
1. ACC-OC Presentation by Kris Murray
Kris Murray provided the City Council with information as to what the ACC-OC does to benefit
2. Presentation on the City Website Launch - Presentation by Meghan Wishner, Management Analyst
Meghan Wishner provided the City Council and the Public with information on the City's new website.
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Angela Nguyen
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Scheduled Matters Only)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 1 - 8 & 10 - 13 were approved simultaneously. Item number 6 was pulled from the Consent Calendar and heard as a separate item under the Administrative Items portion of the agenda
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: Harper SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bui
ABSTAIN: None
Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the July 18, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the July 18, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bui
ABSTAIN: None
Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 7/8/2023 to 8/4/2023.
ACTION: Move to Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 7/8/2023 to 8/4/2023.
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bui
ABSTAIN: None
Approve a Contract Amendment with Dr. Lawrence Richman
ACTION: Move to Approve the Contract with Dr. Lawrence Richman MOTION: Harper SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bui
ABSTAIN: None
Amendment No. 2 to CON 21-33 with Charles Abbott Associate for as-needed plan review services
ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment No. 2 to CON 21-33 with Charles Abbott Associate for as-needed plan review services
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bui
ABSTAIN: None
City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives Adoption for May 11, 2023 through November 16, 2023
ACTION: Move to Approve the City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives Adoption for May 11, 2023 through November 16, 2023
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bui
ABSTAIN: None
Purchase 2 Chevy Trailblazers for PD Investigations
ACTION: Move to Approve the purchase of 2 Chevy Trailblazers for PD Investigations MOTION: Harper SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bui
ABSTAIN: None
Amendment No. 2 to CON-19-54 with DMS Facility Services LLC for Janitorial Services at City Offices & Facilities
ACTION: Move to Approve the purchase of 2 Chevy Trailblazers for PD Investigations MOTION: Harper SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bui
ABSTAIN: None
9. Item Pulled By Council Member Harper
Response to OC Grand Jury Report - Historic Rain, Yet Drought Remains ACTION: Move to Approve Response to OC Grand Jury Report - Historic Rain, Yet Drought Remains
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bui
ABSTAIN: None
10. Approval to Send a Response to the Orange County Grand Jury Regarding the Grand Jury Report- Gimme Shelter and a Pound of Advice, the State of Animal Welfare Overseen by the County of Orange
ACTION: Move to Approve to Send a Response to the Orange County Grand Jury Regarding the Grand Jury Report- Gimme Shelter and a Pound of Advice, the State of Animal Welfare Overseen by the County of Orange MOTION: Harper SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bui
ABSTAIN: None
11. Approval to Send a Response to the Orange County Grand Jury Regarding the Grand Jury Report - SCHOOL SHOOTINGS: How Prepared Are Orange County Public Schools? ACTION: Move to Approve to Send a Response to the Orange County Grand Jury Regarding the Grand Jury Report - SCHOOL SHOOTINGS: How Prepared Are Orange County Public Schools?
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bui
ABSTAIN: None
12. Response to the Orange County Grand Jury Regarding Group Homes/Sober Living Facilities ACTION: Move to Approve a Response to the Orange County Grand Jury Regarding Group Homes/Sober Living Facilities
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bui
ABSTAIN: None
13. Amendment to Senior Transportation Contract with Cabco ACTION: Move to Approve an Amendment to Senior Transportation Contract with Cabco MOTION: Harper SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bui
ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
14. Approve and Agreement with Athens Administrators for Third Party Claims Administration Services Regarding Excess and Tail Workers Compensation Claims ACTION: Move to Approve an Agreement with Athens Administrators for Third Party Claims Administration Services Regarding Excess and Tail Workers Compensation Claims
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bui
ABSTAIN: None
15. Adopt a Resolution Amending the Salary Schedule to Increase the Compensation of the City Manager
City Manager Maggie Le left the Dais at 6:50 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Adopt a Resolution Amending the Salary Schedule to Increase the Compensation of the City Manager
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: Bui
ABSTAIN: None
City Manager Maggie Le returned to the Dais at 6:55 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Mayor Pro Tem Grandis requested that the city change the Mayor Pro Tem title to Vice Mayor.
Seconded by Mayor Constantine
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
None
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AB 1234/GENERAL COMMENTS Council Member Bui
No Report
Council Member Cunneen
August 6 Participated in the Sunday Morning Breakfast for the campers who attended National Night Out
August 9 Attended the Legislative update hosted by the Fountain valley Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Pro Tem Grandis
July 19 Attended the PCTA Board Meeting
July 20 Attended the Concerts in the Park
July 22 Attended a FVPD Ride-A-Long
July 25 Attended the launch day luncheon and the Boys and Girls Club Board Meeting July 27 Attended the FV Regional Hospital Board Meeting and the Concerts in the park July 28 Attended the Park View Estates Ribbon Cutting
August 1 Attended the National Night out
August 5 Attended the Pins for Kids Bowling event
August 15 Attended the Costco 40th Anniversary Celebration Mayor Constantine
July 19 Participated in the PCTA (Public Cable Television Authority Meeting) at Stanton City Hall.
July 20 Participated in the pre-grand opening for the Brookhurst bridge, then attended the annual dinner for OC Electeds at the Orange County Fairgrounds.
July 21 Met with a FV resident about concerns with utility billing. This resident had experienced identify theft.
July 25 Watched the OC Board of Supervisors Meeting on the County's website, then attended the FV Chamber of Commerce monthly Board Meeting at Coastline College.
July 26 Attended a meeting about PCTA (Public Cable Television Authority) at FV City Hall.
July 27 Delivered around lots of FV Chamber of Commerce flyers advertising the 8/9 Legislative Breakfast. Left a stack of flyers at: Palm Island, Richard's Cookie Jar, Dunkin' Donuts, Parkview Estates, The Jasmine, The Liberty, Fountain Va;let Library, Lamppost Pizza, Qargo Coffee, and several other locations; welcomed the crowd to the last summer of 2023 Concert in the Park at the FV Sports Park.
July 28 Stopped in at the movie for senior citizens "The Tender Bar" at Founders Village Community and Recreation Center, then stopped in briefly at Parkview Estates prior to their FV Chamber of Commerce grand opening / ribbon cutting event, then stopped in briefly to Qargo Coffee before the evening's bingo event.
July 31 Volunteered for the FV Friends of the Library, pulling dotted books and storing them for the next book sale to be held in September, at the FV Library.
August 1 Participated in the Nation Night Out and Movie in the Park "Lightyear" at the FV Sports Park
August 4 Participated in the Committee for Persons with Disabilities bi-monthly "Luau" Dance at Founders Village Community and Senior Center.
August 5 Volunteered a shift for the FV Community Foundation and welcomed pre-registered campers and checked them in to the "11th Annual Great FV Campout" at the FV Sports Park. Returned later that evening during the movie, just prior to the 10 p.m. lights out, and spoke with several families obtaining feedback on their camping experience. Everyone was so positive and happy.
August 6 Visited the "11th Annual Great FV Campout" first thing in the morning prior to the campers having breakfast. I obtained lots of great feedback from so many families. I also went around thanking our Recreation Staff for their hard work for this wonderful event.
August 8 Watched the Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the County's website, then participated in a "Governor Newsom Regional Office Virtual Meeting with the City of Fountain Valley regarding Governor Newsom's Behavioral Health Reforms SB 326 and AB 531.
August 9 Participated in the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce's Annual Legislative Breakfast at Founders Village Community and Senior Center, then did a ride along with our Code Enforcement. In the evening, I watched the FV Planning Commission Meeting on Zoom.
August 10 Participated in the grand opening / ribbon cutting of a new Chick fil A at 16961 Goldenwest in Huntington Beach, then the Fountain Valley Friends of the Library monthly Board Meeting, then attended the Information Safety Workshop at Founders Village Community and Senior Center along with the "Optum Doctor's Talk: Manage Your Diabetes" also at the same location. That evening, I attended the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce Network at Night at Cambalache (Restaurant).
August 13 Attended the Eagle Scout - Troop 980 Boy Scouts of America Orange County Council honoring Brandon Tran (recent graduate of Fountain Valley High School), Justin Le, Timothy Ngo, and Terrence Nguyen at the Garden Grove United Methodist Church in Garden Grove. Later, I attended the Luau at Carmel Village, and the grand opening of DeFalco Family Wines and Foods. What a great day!
August 15 Attended the Costco 40th Anniversary Celebration at Costco, Fountain Valley. Presented them a commemorative plaque and wished them much prosperity for many years to come.
Council Member Harper
July 20 Attended the Brookhurst Bridge opening
July 24 Attended the OCTA Board meeting
July 26 Attended the ACC-OC Board Meeting
August 1 Attended National Night out at the Sports park August 4 Attended Coffee Event at Amarith Sponsored by District 1 Supervisor Andrew Do August 7 Attended the OCTA Regional Transportation Planning Meeting August 9 Attended the Legislative Breakfast at the Senior Center and the Legislative Roundtable sponsored by the ACC-OC
August 14 Attended the OCTA Board Meeting
August 15 Attended the Ribbon Cutting celebrating Costco's 40th Anniversary
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Constantine adjourned the meeting at 7:05 pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on September 19, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., in the Fountain Valley Council Chambers, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley.
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Kim Constantine, Mayor
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Rick Miller, City Clerk