MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FOUNTAIN
VALLEY AGENCY
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Fountain HOUSING AUTHORITY
A NICE PLACE TO LIVE Closed Session 4:00 p.m.
JUNE 13, 1959 Study Session 4:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 .
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, 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
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)
No Reportable Action
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:35 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Study Session matters only)
Katy Wright, Lyle Scheppele, Evan Jorgensen, Cheryl Brothers, Anne Bettinger
1. Economic Development Plan Priorities
Omar Dadabhoy, Community Development Director provided the City Council with an update on the City's Economic Development Plan.
2. Best practice for a multi-year systematic approach to program and fund building maintenance needs for City facilities
Scott Smith, Public Works Director introduced Tony Simpson if ISES Corporation to review their plan for how the city can move forward with maintaining all there facilities.
3. Public Notices Assessment
Omar Dadabhoy, Community Development Director introduced John Baralone and Kylie Sun of Tripepi Smith. They reviewed the current noticing practices used by the City comparing them to what other jurisdictions do.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:13 p.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Tom Bjorquist
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Council Member Patrick Harper
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
None
PRESENTATIONS
• Certificates of Recognition to the 2024 Miss Fountain Valley Winner Love Bradley and Her Court - Presentation by Mayor Grandis
Mayor Grandis presented Certificates of Recognition to 2024 Miss Fountain Valley winner Love Bradley and her court.
• Presentation of Retirement Proclamations to Police Chaplains Tom Bjorquist and Wayne Wilson - Presentation by Mayor Grandis
Mayor Grandis presented Proclamations to retiring Police Chaplains Tom Bjorquist and Wayne Wilson.
• Presentation on Customer Service Survey - Presentation by Rob Frizzelle, Community Services Director
Community Services Director Rob Frizzelle presented the results from the most recent customer satisfaction survey that was introduced by the City. • Request for Support of AB 1805 - Presentation by Assemblyman Tri Ta Assemblyman Tri Ta presented his request for the City Council to support AB 1805.
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Katy Wright, Malinda Sterbling, Donna
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 1 - 4 were approved simultaneously. Item number 4 was pulled by Mayor Grandis for discussion.
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: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the January 30, 2024 Adjourned Regular Meeting ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the January 30, 2024 Adjourned Regular Meeting
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives Update for November 16, 2023 through May 23, 2024.
ACTION: Move to Approve the City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives Update for November 16, 2023 through May 23, 2024.
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 1/20/2024 to 2/9/2024 ACTION: Move to Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 1/20/2024 to 2/9/2024
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Continued - A Public Hearing regarding the adoption of a Resolution to establish an Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee
Public hearing Opened - 7:30 p.m.
Public Comments - Adam Wood
Public hearing Closed - 7:34 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Approve the adoption of a Resolution to establish an Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee
MOTION: Cunneen SECOND: Bui
AYES: Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: Constantine
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
6. Rehabilitation and Resurfacing of Warner Avenue and Ellis Avenue from Brookhurst Street to Bushard Street and Improvements on Slater Avenue, Project #24010 ACTION: Move to Approve the Rehabilitation and Resurfacing of Warner Avenue and Ellis Avenue from Brookhurst Street to Bushard Street and Improvements on Slater Avenue, Project #24010
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Approve Construction Contract for Capital Improvements City of FV Sourcewell ezIQC Contract Horizons Construction Company Intl for Sports Park Restroom Repairs for $151,359.16 & approve offsetting Budget Amendments of $128,027 to revenue & expense ACTION: Move to Approve the Construction Contract for Capital Improvements City of FV Sourcewell ez/QC Contract Horizons Construction Company Int'l for Sports Park Restroom Repairs for $151,359. 16& approve offsetting Budget Amendments of $128,027 to revenue & expense
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Approve an agreement with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP (RAMS) to perform professional audit services
ACTION: Move to Approve an agreement with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP (RAMS) to perform professional audit services
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
APPOINTMENTS
9. Committee, Commission and Board Appointments for 2024 - Presentation by Rick Miller, City Clerk
Measure HH Committee Alternate
By a 5-0 vote, Al Schwerin was appointed as the Measure HH Committee Alternate
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
None
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
January 31 Attended the 2024 Water Policy Forum
February 4 Attended the Miss Fountain Valley Scholarship Program February 7 Attended the Ribbon Cutting at Dutch Bros.
February 8 Attended the Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs February 9 Attended the AQMD Meeting
February 10 Attended the TET Parade in Westminster and the UVSA TET event February 11 Attended the Viet Newspaper 45th Anniversary event February 12 Attended the PCTA Zoom Meeting and the Golden West College Welcoming their gth President Meredith Randall
February 13 Attended the Valentines Event at our Senior Center February 14 Attended the State of the City event in Stanton and the OC San meeting February 15 Attended the State of the City event
Council Member Cunneen
February 2 Attended the Training in Los Angeles for the incoming President Elects for Rotary February 4 Attended the Miss Fountain valley Scholarship Program February 7 Attended the Ribbon Cutting at Dutch Bros.
February 10 Attended the TET Parade in Westminster
February 15 Attended the State of the City Event
February 20 Attended Rotary Club's Most Improved Student Awards Mayor Grandis
February 2 Attended the LAIN Interview and the Valentines Dance for Persons with Disabilities February 3 Attended the Fountain Valley Lunar New Year event February 4 Attended the Miss Fountain valley Scholarship Program February 8 Attended the Chamber Network at Night
February 9 Attended the Cal Cities OC Division Board Meeting and the Advanced Beauty New Year's Celebration
February 10 Attended the Westminster TET parade and the Orange County TET celebration at Mile Square Park
February 13 Attended the Senior Luncheon Valentines theme and the Summerfest Committee Meeting
February 14 Attended the Stanton State of the City
February 15 Attended the State of the City event and the Community Foundation meeting February 16 Attended the CAL Optima meeting
February 20 Attended the Rotary Most Improved Student event and the Reptile Zoo event with the Harlem Globetrotters
Council Member Constantine
January 31 Listened to the California Office of Emergency Services (CALOES) hosting a "February Storms Briefing" on Zoom, then listened to the California Secretary of State's "What You Need to Know as a California Voter: Life Cycle of a Ballot" on Zoom. Later, I attended the ACCOC (Association of California Cities - Orange County) Dinner: "Governing in the Era of Artificial Intelligence" at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach.
February 2 As I do each and every month start, delivered around to many donut/sandwich shops and other local businesses, approximately 120 Center Piece Newsletters — our Founders Village Senior and Community monthly newsletter. Later, I participated in the Fountain Valley Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities "Valentine's Dance" at The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.
February 3 Attended the Annual Lunar New Year Festival at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center, then listened to the ACCOC (Association of California Cities - Orange County) Podcast with Stephanie Klopfenstein, the organization's President.
February 4 Attended the Miss Fountain Valley 2024 Scholarship Competition with Little Princess Program at Goldenwest College in Huntington Beach. The event was nearly a sell out and Love Bradley was crowned Miss Fountain Valley.
February 5 Stopped in at the AARP Tax Assistance at The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.
February 6 Listened to the Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the County's website.
February 7 Participated in the City of Fountain Valley's Dutch Bros. Soft Opening and Ribbon Cutting event, then listened to the ACCOC (Association of California Cities - Orange County) podcast with Sue Parks, President & CEO of Orange County United Way Jerry Amante, and Elizabeth Andrade, Director of Orange Cponty United Way's 2-1-1 Program. In the evening, I attended our HCD (Housing and Community Development Meeting at FV City Hall, then did a to go order from Chipotle with the fundraiser for Fountain Valley High School Junior Commission.
February 8 Attended the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce GAC Meeting (Government Affairs Council Meeting at Sonesta, then attended the Fountain Valley Public Works Super Bowl BBQ for City staff at our City Yard. It was so well attended and the food was delicious! That evening, I attended the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce Network at Night at Los Caballeros, followed by the (FVRA) Fountain Valley Republican Assembly Meeting at HOP in Huntington Beach in which the speaker was local activist Mitch Clemmons.
February 9 Stopped in at the movie for senior citizens "Valentine's Day" at The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. That evening, I attended Anthony's Salon & So Delicious Studios Presents "Divas on Canvas Art Show" at Anthony's Beauty Salon (Orange Coast Beauty Supply), then the dance for senior citizens at The Center at Founders Village Senior and Community Center, with live music by the Then and Now Band, then first day of the TET Festival at Freedom Hall.
February 10 Attended the annual Hue Oi TET Celebration in their parking lot event. They had a nice-sized crowd enjoying the lion and traditional dream performances. In the evening, attended the second day of the TET Festival at Freedom Hall.
February 11 In the afternoon, attended the third day of the TET Festival at Freedom Hall, then the Super Bowl festivities at Silky Sullivan's, followed by stopping in at the Eagle Forum Orange County Meeting at Huntington Valley Baptist Church, Fountain Valley in which the speaker was Mark Schneider with "The Consequences of America's Educational Rot".
February 12 Participated in "Free the Files" Day at FV City Hall in the early evening, as I had meetings and other obligations earlier.
February 13 Attended the Valentine's Day Luncheon for senior citizens at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. The nice-sized crowd of attendees enjoyed music from a barbershop quartet.
February 14 Attended the Fountain Valley Planning Commission Meeting at FV City Hall.
February 15 Participated in the annual Trustee Open House Event with Habit Burger truck and monthly Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board Meeting at the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Office in Garden Grove. That evening, attended the Fountain Valley Community Foundation Board Meeting and the Fountain Valley Community Volunteer Meeting at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.
February 17 Attended the grand opening of Cigar Haus at 16560 Harbor Blvd. That was truly fabulous with many giveaways and goody bags. Fellow attendees enjoyed cigar rolling, hot, fresh pizza, and their celebratory cake capped off with live music the whole event. I stayed several hours.
Council Member Harper
January 31 Attended the ACCOC Policy Dinner
February 3 Attended the Lunar New year event at the Recreation Center February 5 Attended the OCTA Regional Transportation Planning Committee February 7-9 Attended the CALCOG Leadership Forum
February 10 Attended the TET Parade in Westminster and TET Festival at Mile Square Park February 12 Attended the OCTA Board Meeting
February 14 Attended the OCTA Finance Committee Meeting February 15 Attended the Fountain Valley State of the City February 16 Attended the Hydrogen Tour at Santa Ana Bus Base
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Grandis Adjourned tonight's meeting in the memory of Chris Fowler Mayor Grandis adjourned the meeting at 8:09 pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on March 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., in the Fountain Valley Council Chambers, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley.
Glenn Grandis, Mayor
Attest:
Rick Miller, City Clerk