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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 4:30 p.m.
JUNE 13.1957 Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Closed Session matters only)
There were no public comments
1. 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)
There was no report as the item was not discussed
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Hye Jin Lee v. City of Fountain Valley
No reportable action
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Dish Wireless, LLC v. City of Fountain Valley No Reportable action
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
(1 potential case)
By a 5-0 vote, the City Council agreed to create an Ad-Hoc Committee of Vice Mayor Glenn Grandis and Council member Jim Cunneen to represent the city.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:01 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: None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATES
City Manager Maggie Le provided her update.
Mayor Kim Constantine provided her update.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation and Legislative Update by Senator Janet Nguyen Senator Janet Nguyen provided a legislative update as to what bills were being discussed in Sacramento.
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Leston Trueblood, Jaye Towne
The City Council took a brief recess from 6:30 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 1 - 7 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: Grandis SECOND: Bui
AYES: Bui, Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the November 7, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the November 7, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Bui
AYES: Bui, Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 10/28/2023 to 11/10/2023 ACTION: Move to Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 10/28/2023 to 11/10/2023
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Bui
AYES: Bui, Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Housing Authority and Successor Agency Annual Report
ACTION: Move to Approve the Housing Authority and Successor Agency Annual Report MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Bui
AYES: Bui, Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5. Amend FY22-23 Seven-Year Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) List to Include Arterial Roadway Rehabilitation Project along Warner Ave & Ellis Ave (from Brookhurst St to Bushard St) & Fountain Valley School Street Signage Project ACTION: Move to Approve and Amend the FY22-23 Seven-Year Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) List to Include Arterial Roadway Rehabilitation Project along Warner Ave & Ellis Ave (from Brookhurst St to Bushard St) & Fountain Valley School Street Signage Project
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Bui
AYES: Bui, Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. Approve a CPI Increase for Republic (dba Rainbow) Trash Collection Rates for Residential and Commercial Service
ACTION: Move to Approve a CPI Increase for Republic (dba Rainbow) Trash Collection Rates for Residential and Commercial Service
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Bui
AYES: Bui, Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7. Approve the Measure M2 Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23 ACTION: Move to Approve the Measure M2 Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23 MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Bui
AYES: Bui, Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. A Public Hearing regarding the comprehensive update to the City's General Plan (GPA 23- 02) and related Implementation Actions, Environmental Impact Report, Statement of Overriding Considerations, Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program, Zone Changes, and Zoning Code Amendments
Recommended Action: Alternative No. 1: Adopt the following:
• Resolution No. _-_ adopting the General Plan Update, Final EIR, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, CEQA Finding of Fact, and Statement of Overriding Consideration a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
• Introduce Ordinance No. adopting Code Amendment No. 23-04 related to the creation of the R-5 Zoning District and inclusionary housing requirement, and removal of the Inclusionary Housing Overlay
• Introduce Ordinance No. _- adopting Code Amendment adopting an Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map
Public Hearing Opened at 7:24 p.m.
Public Comments - Sheri Vander Dussen, Patricia Young, Dyke Huish, Leston Trueblood, Sabrina Larkin, Adam Wood, Karl Steinke, Chanh Phan, Amy Fuente, Tam Nguyen, Adam Tallabas, Karyn, Lauren Tran, Lillian Yao, Lisa Marquise, Joy Millam, Todd Millam Public Hearing Closed at 8:05 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Approve the City's General Plan (GPA 23-02) and related Implementation Actions, Environmental Impact Report, Statement of Overriding Considerations, Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program, Zone Changes, and Zoning Code Amendments
MOTION: Cunneen SECOND: Harper
AYES: Bui, Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The City Council took a recess from 8:23 p.m. to 8:29 p.m.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
Purchase of four (4) new 2024 Dodge Durango Pursuit AWD vehicles for the Police Department
ACTION: Move to Approve the Purchase of four (4) new 2024 Dodge Durango Pursuit AWD vehicles for the Police Department
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Bui
AYES: Bui, Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. Purchase Order Change Order for Public Works Ford F-350 Truck ACTION: Move to Approve the Purchase Order Change Order for Public Works Ford F- 350 Truck
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. Consider and Adopt a Revised Parliamentary Procedures Policy ACTION: Move to Consider and Adopt a Revised Parliamentary Procedures Policy MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Bui, Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES:
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12. Request for a CPI Increase to the Hourly Rates for Harper & Burns Legal Services Attorney for the City Colin Burns left the Dais prior to this item being discussed ACTION: Move to Approve the Request for a CPI Increase to the Hourly Rates for Harper & Burns Legal Services
MOTION: Bui SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Bui, Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. Waive the bidding requirements pursuant to FVMC 2.36.070 Par 4 and authorize staff to issue three purchase orders totaling $225,611.46 to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of the following Public Works trucks through the existing cooperative contract with Sourcewell:
1. $78,103.06 for one (1) new/unused 2023 Ram 2500 Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 8 Box, Royal Service Body Package 40V098 with extended warranty;
2. $73,754.20 for one (1) new/unused 2023 Ram 2500 Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box, Royal Service Body Package 40V098 with extended warranty; and authorize staff to dispose of the existing vehicles by means that best meet the City's needs.
3. $73,754.20 for one (1) new/unused 2023 Ram 2500 Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box, Royal Service Body Package 40V098 with extended warranty; and authorize staff to dispose of the existing vehicles by means that best meet the City's needs
ACTION: Move to Waive the bidding requirements pursuant to FVMC 2.36.070 Par 4 and authorize staff to issue three purchase orders totaling $225,611.46 to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of the following Public Works trucks through the existing cooperative contract with Sourcewell:
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Bui, Cunneen, Harper, Grandis, Constantine
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Council Member Harper requested that an alternative publication to the Fountain Valley View be considered for noticing. The request was seconded by Mayor Constantine Mayor Constantine requested that the city create and send to all Fountain Valley residents a postcard when a 3 story or higher building / billboard are being considered. Second by Vice Mayor Grandis
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 filed
Council Member Cunneen
November 9 Attended the Masuda Middle School Veterans Day event and the Law and Order Orange County Update in Lake Forest
November 11 Attended the Veterans Day event at Veterans Park November 14 Attended the Most Improved Students event presented by the Fountain Valley Rotary Club and then participated in the first Los Alamos neighborhood meeting Vice Mayor Grandis
November 8 Attended the Orange County Sanitation Admin meeting November 11 Attended the Special Olympics and then attended the Veterans Day Ceremony November 13 Attended the Fentanyl town hall meeting
November 14 Attended the Summerfest Committee meeting
November 15 Attended the PCTA Board Meeting and then the OC Sanitation Board Meeting November 16 Attended the Strategic Planning Meeting then attended the Community Foundation Board meeting and Volunteer meeting
November 17 Attended the Cal Cities Board Meeting
November 18 Attended the Miss Fountain Valley Pancake Breakfast and then the ribbon cutting for Outdoor Living and then the Snow fest at Sports Basement November 20 Attended the ribbon cutting for Urban Plates Mayor Constantine
November 8 I watched most of the FV Planning Commission Meeting on Zoom, then attended in person for the last part of the Meeting.
November 9 I attended the Masuda Middle School Veteran's Day Ceremony at the school, then attended the FV Chamber of Commerce Network at Night at Spoons, the restaurant in the Ayres Hotel.
November 10 I stopped by the FV Sports Park to see how the set up was coming along for the Special Olympics Southern California, then stopped by the movie for senior citizens "A Paris Proposal" at Founders Village Community and Senior Center.
November 11 Attended the Honored Guest Breakfast at the Special Olympics Southern California, then welcomed the great-sized crowd, during the Opening Ceremony, to the Special Olympics Southern California at the FV Sports Park, then I attended the Annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Park.
November 12 Attended day 2 of the Special Olympics Southern California at the FV Sports Park.
Such a great weekend with these athletes.
November 13 Attended the "Fentany! Town Hall" at Founders Village Community and Senior Center.
November 14 I participated in the Rotary "Most Improved Student" by presenting certificates on behalf of the City of Fountain Valley to Mya Weisberger of Talbert Middle School and Sanaa Abedi of Fountain Valley High School. I later attended the workshop for senior citizens "Scams and Their Impact on Senior Citizens hosted by the Huntington Beach Police Department at Founders Village Community and Senior Center, then attended a meeting in the Los Alamos Park neighborhood regarding residents' walls. In the evening, I enjoyed a takeout order from Pizza D'z in support of the Fountain Valley High School Royal Regiment fundraiser.
November 15 I participated in the PCTA Meeting (Public Cable Television Authority Meeting) at Stanton City Hall, then attended the "Living Wills and Trusts" Workshop for senior citizens at Founders Village Community and Senior Center. In the evening, I participated in the "Friends of the Fountain Valley Library Fundraiser" at Don Jose's Restaurant in Huntington Beach.
November 16 I chaired the Bi-Annual Strategic Planning Meeting at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center, that is mandatory for our City Council to attend. That evening, attended the Fountain Valley Community Foundation Board Meeting and Fountain Valley Community Foundation Volunteer Meeting both at Founders Village Community and Senior Center.
November 17 Attended the Fountain Valley Neighborhood Coffee Meeting Mental Health & Recovery Services", hosted by the County of Orange, at the Fountain Valley Library. That evening, I attended the City of Huntington Beach Annual Mayor's Ball this year Honoring Mayor Tony Strickland as a guest of Debbie Killey of Republic Services (will be reported on my FPPC form). The Mayor's Ball was held at the Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach.
November 18 Attended the Miss Fountain Valley Scholarship Foundation Breakfast, Raffle and Silent Auction at Fountain Bowl, then participated in the "Livable California" Workshop on Zoom. Later, I participated and presented a certificate on behalf of the City of Fountain Valley to SCA Outdoor (SARK Custom Awnings) for their Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce grand opening / ribbon cutting, then attended the 2023 Sports Basement Snowfest event at Sports Basement.
November 20 Welcomed the crowd and presented a certificate on behalf of the City of Fountain Valley to Urban Plates at this Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce grand opening / ribbon cutting event.
November 21 Attended the senior citizens Thanksgiving Luncheon at Founders Village Community and Senior Center.
Council Member Harper
November 13 Attended the OCTA Board Meeting
November 15 Attended the OCTA Finance Committee Meeting and then the ACCOC Board Meeting
November 16 Attended the Strategic Planning Meeting and then the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency meeting
November 19 Attended the Historical Society Luncheon
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Constantine adjourned the meeting at 9:05 pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on December 5, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., in the Fountain Valley Council Chambers, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley.
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Glenn Grandis, Mayor
Attest
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Rick Miller, City Clerk