MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FOUNTAIN
VALLEY AGENCY
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Formtain Valley HOUSING AUTHORITY
A NICE PLACE TO LIVE Closed Session 4:00 p.m.
JUNE 13.1957 Study Session 5:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:00 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, Human Resources Manager, Tania Knauerhaze, Briana Laszlo, Payroll Administrator, 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 reportable action
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Boys & Girls Club: 16582 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708., FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA 92708
Agency negotiator: Maggie Le, City Manager; Rob Frizzelle, Community Services Director; Scott Smith, Director of Public Works, Colin Burns, Attorney for the City Negotiating parties: Fountain Valley and Boys and Girls Club of HV Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Mayor Glenn Grandis recused himself from this Closed Session item There was no reportable action
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
(1 potential case)
There was no reportable action
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Study Session matters only)
Katy Wright
1. Engagement Committee Presentation - Presentation by Meghan Wishner, Management Analyst and Jenni Worsham, Community Services Manager
The Engagement Committee presented their recommendations to the City Council and received direction.
2. Policy on Use of City Insignia - Presentation by Colin Burns, Attorney for the City Attorney for the City Colin Burns provided policy recommendations to the City Council. No further direction was given to staff on this item.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:01 p.m.
INVOCATION Council Member Patrick Harper
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Vice Mayor Ted Bui
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/ ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Bui, Mayor/Chair Grandis
Council Members Absent: None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS
Items 2, 10 and 12 had minor changes that were provided to the City Council and the public.
PRESENTATIONS
• Presentation of Recognition to Public Works Employees - Presentation by Rob Frizzelle, Community Services Director
Community Services Manager Christie Araiza explained how the Public Works Staff stepped up and fixed the lights for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony as the wires were damaged by Rats / squirrels. Mayor Glenn Grandis presented Certificates of Recognition to those Public Works Staff that were in attendance.
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Katy Wright, Cliff Smith
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 1 - 6 and 8 were approved simultaneously. Item 7 was Approved 4-0, with Council member Cunneen abstaining.
1. 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: Cunneen SECOND: Bui
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the December 5, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the December 5, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: Cunneen SECOND: Bui
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 11/25/23 to 12/08/23 ACTION: Move to Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 11/25/23 to 12/08/23 MOTION: Cunneen SECOND: Bui
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. Approval for Professional Services Agreements with True North Compliance Services and The Code Group, Inc. dba VCA Code for on call Building Division staffing services and as-needed plan review services for the Building Division and Fire Prevention ACTION: Move to Approve the Professional Services Agreements with True North Compliance Services and The Code Group, Inc. dba VCA Code for on call Building Division staffing services and as-needed plan review services for the Building Division and Fire Prevention
MOTION: Cunneen SECOND: Bui
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5. Award a contract to California Waters Development, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $40,380 for Water Feature Maintenance Services, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026.
ACTION: Move to Award a contract to California Waters Development, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $40,380 for Water Feature Maintenance Services, effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026.
MOTION: Cunneen SECOND: Bui
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Annual Report of the Planning Commission and the Planning Department Activities for. FY 2022-23
ACTION: Move to Approve the Annual Report of the Planning Commission and the Planning Department Activities for FY 2022-23
MOTION: Cunneen SECOND: Bui
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ABSTAIN: None
Accept the Final Map for Tract No. 19245 for the property located at 8572 Talbert Avenue ACTION: Move to Accept the Final Map for Tract No. 19245 for the property located at 8572 Talbert Avenue
MOTION: Cunneen SECOND: Bui
AYES: Constantine, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Cunneen
8. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinances Approving: Zoning Map Amendment No. 437 to Change the Zoning Map Designation for Nine Properties; and Code Amendment No. 23-04 - An Amendment To Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) Sections 21.08, 21.14, and 21.17 ACTION: Move to Approve the Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinances Approving:
Zoning Map Amendment No. 437 to Change the Zoning Map Designation for Nine Properties; and Code Amendment No. 23-04 - An Amendment To Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) Sections 21.08, 21.14, and 21.17 MOTION: Cunneen SECOND: Bui
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Public Hearing and Introduction: Our Lady of Guadalupe Senior Housing Development Project - General Plan Amendment 22-01, Zoning Map Amendment 435, Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Density Bonus and Affordable Housing Agreement
Public hearing Opened: 6:41 p.m.
Public Comment - Roseanne Greenfield
Public Hearing Closed: 6:46 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Approve the Introduction of Our Lady of Guadalupe Senior Housing Development Project - General Plan Amendment 22-01, Zoning Map Amendment 435, Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Density Bonus and Affordable Housing Agreement MOTION: Cunneen SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
10. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for City-wide Grant Writing Services
ACTION: Move to Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for City-wide Grant Writing Services
MOTION: Bui SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. Approve Amendment No. 7 to Contract 18-18 (Munis CON 1146) with Psomas for an amount not-to-exceed $175,000 for continued project management, design review, and construction management services related to the I-405 Improvement Project.
Council Member Jim Cunneen abstained from this item and left the dais at 6:57 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment No. 7 to Contract 18-18 (Munis CON 1146) with Psomas for an amount not-to-exceed $175,000 for continued project management, design review, and construction management services related to the I-405 Improvement Project.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Cunneen
Council member Cunneen returned to the dais at 7:01 p.m.
12. City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives Adoption for November 16, 2023 through May 23, 2024
ACTION: Move to Approve the City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives Adoption for November 16, 2023 through May 23, 2024
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
APPOINTMENTS
13. Mayoral Appointments of Council Members and Staff to Outside Committees Mayor Glenn Grandis presented the list of Committee assignments to outside committees for the City Council. Included as a new committee is the Measure HH Ad-Hoc Committee.
ACTION: Move to Approve the Mayoral Appointments of Council Members and Staff to Outside Committees with the inclusion of the Measure HH Ad-Hoc Committee with its members being Mayor Grandis and Council Member Harper MOTION: Cunneen SECOND: Bui
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Council Member Constantine requested that the city consider a ban on banner flags. There was no second
Vice Mayor Bui requested the consideration of drafting resolutions opposing measures on Proposition 1, ACA1 and ACA 13. The issue was deferred to the Legislative Committee.
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
None
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AB 1234/GENERAL COMMENTS Vice Mayor Bui
December 6 Attended the OCVC Award Recognition
December 9 Attended Senator Janet Nguyen ribbon cutting for her campaign office and the JFTV Christmas Tree Lighting and the Fountain Valley Rotary Club Christmas gathering
December 11 Attended the Fire Station 1 Lunch
December 13 Attended the Employee Service Awards then the JPIA executive service awards ceremony
December 14 Attended the OC Waste and Recycling meeting December 15 Attended the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce Installation December 16 Attended the HWPL Peace Walk at the Sports Park December 19 Attended the Fountain Valley Rotary Club presentation of a Christmas Story Council Member Cunneen
December 11 Attended his filing for the State of the City event December 12 Attended the Rotary Club Most Improved Student Awards December 14 Attended the Annual Organizational meeting of the Fountain Valley School Board of Trustees
Mayor Grandis
December 7 Attended the California Municipal Revenue and Tax Association, Assemblyman Tri Ta's Open House and the Boys and Girls Club Board Meeting Holiday Party December 8 Attended the Measure HH Advisory Committee meeting December 9 Attended the Boys and Girls Club Pancake Breakfast Holiday event then the Christmas in the Gazebo event
December 11 Attended his filming for the State of the City event, the Fire Department Holiday Lunch, the Chamber of Commerce meeting and did an interview IVC TV December 12 Attended the Rotary Most Improved Student event December 13 Attended the Employee Service Awards event, the OC Sanitation District Admin Committee meeting then the Greenbrook HOA meeting on Group Homes December 14 Attended the County Sober Living meeting, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital Board meeting and the OC Sanitation Board Meeting
December 15 Attended the Fountain Valley Chamber swearing in ceremony December 16 Attended the OC Autism Santa event
Council Member Constantine
December 5 Watched the Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the County's website, then spoke and welcomed the nice-sized crowd to the grand opening / ribbon cutting of the new Interventional Radiology Suite (IR) at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, and later I spoke at our Police Department Promotional Ceremony at our City Hall.
December 6 Attended the annual MHET (Manufactured Housing Educational Trust) Holiday Luncheon at the Avenue of the Arts Hotel in Costa Mesa. There were cash drawings for non-profits and my name was called for $1,000! I raced up there to claim it and announced it will benefit the Fountain Valley Community Foundation.
Later, I enjoyed a to go meal in support of the "Do Good with Chipotle" Fundraiser for the benefit of Fountain Valley High School Royal Regiment.
December 8 Stopped in at the movie for seniors "Last Christmas" at the Founders Village Community and Senior Center.
December 9 Stopped in at the Friends of the Fountain Valley Library Holiday Gifts and Book Sale at the Fountain Valley Library, part 2 — as they held one the prior week, too; then stopped in a the annual "Christmas in the Gazebo" holiday vendor event at Heritage Park, and enjoyed Paul Stein, violinist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic for 36 years at the Fountain Valley Library. I stopped in at the "Mutts in Need" and Adopt a Christmas Wish List" at Sports Basement. In the evening, I attended the Fountain Valley Republican chapter of the California Republican Assembly Christmas Potluck Party at a fellow member's home.
December 10 Attended the "Jingle Bell Shop" at Sports Basement, then in the early evening, the Holiday Fair at Remix Wellness Studio.
December 11 Attended and enjoyed the Annual Fire Department Christmas Luncheon at Fire Station 1, then filmed a spot on the Ward bridge for our 2024 State of the City luncheon event in February. I later stopped in at Founders Village Community and Senior Center for the "Tips for a Healthy New Year" Workshop.
December 12 Attended the "Holiday Luncheon" for senior citizens at Founders Village Community and Senior Center. The mood was very festive and many seniors, too, dressed for this holiday event.
December 13 Met at City Hall with Holland Partner Group developers and City staff about redevelopment of the Boomers site, then the Annual Holiday Boutique at Coastline Community College, then stopped in at the "Senior Sleep Hygiene" Workshop for senior citizens, presented by the Orange County Health Care Agency at the Founders Village Community and Senior Center. I also listened to the CaliforniaCity New webinar "Prospects for Revenue Enhancement in 2024". That evening, I watched the Planning Commission Meeting on the City's website for awhile, then attended in person for the rest of the meeting December 14 Attended the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce GAC (Government Affairs Committee) Holiday Breakfast Get Together at Mel's Diner, then attended the monthly Friends of the Fountain Valley Library Board Meeting at the Fountain Valley Library Meeting. Later, I watched the CASLAR Task Force (California Sober Living and Recovery Task Force) Meeting on Zoom, then attended the "Basic Budget Bites" introductory cooking program workshop at the Fountain Valley Library. My fellow attendees learned simple cooking concepts with budget- conscious ingredients to create a hearty holiday casserole dish. I also did a to-go order from 7 Leaves on Warner in support of the Fountain Valley High School Royal Regiment Booster Association.
December 15 Attended and spoke to the attendees about our City's accomplishments for 2023 at the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce's Holiday Luncheon and Chamber Board Installation at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center, then attended the "Happy, Happy Holidays' event at SoCo and the OC Mix in Costa Mesa.
December 16 I stopped in at the Green Valley Community Santa Event at the Green Valley Family Clubhouse, then listened to the Livable California Teleconference on Zoom.
That evening, I stopped in at the Christmas Concert at Mile Square Park's Freedom Hall in which the host was Orange County Board of Supervisors Andrew Do.
December 19 I watched the Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the County's website.
Council Member Harper
December 7 Attended the SCAG Economic Summit
December 8 Attended the CALCOG Strategic Retreat
December 11 Attended the OCTA Board meeting, Fire Department Lunch and the State of the City filming
December 13 Attended the Employee Service Awards
December 14 Attended the California Sober Living and Recovery Task Force Meeting
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Grandis adjourned the meeting at 7:26 pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on January 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., in the Fountain Valley Council Chambers, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley.
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Glenn Grandis, Mayor
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Rick Miller, City Clerk