MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FOUNTAIN
VALLEY AGENCY
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Fountain Va чу HOUSING AUTHORITY
A NICE PLACE TO LIVE Closed Session 4:30 p.m.
JUNE 11, 1957 Study Session 5:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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)
No Reportable Action
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:05 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Study Session matters only)
Katy Wright, John Croft, Jessica Ancira (Via Zoom)
1. Mile Square Park Parking Meter Zone
Community Services Director Rob Frizzelle presented the options for City Council to consider in regards to meter parking on the exterior of Mile Square Park. Madison Hummer of Park Mobile also explained the parking payment system the City Council Could Consider.
2. Transient Occupancy Taxes
Attorney for the City, Colin Burns reviewed the legal aspects of the Transient occupancy Tax.
City Clerk Rick Miller provided data from surrounding cities as to their TOT tax rate, as well as the revenue that is generated annually from the city's current Transient Occupancy Tax.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:12 p.m.
INVOCATION Council Member Patrick Harper
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Council Member Kim Constantine
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/ ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Bui, Mayor/Chair Council Members Absent: None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATE
City Manager Maggie Lee provided her update.
Mayor Grandis Provided his update.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of a Proclamation to the Red Cross - Presentation by Mayor Grandis Mayor Grandis Presented the March is Red Cross Month to Becky Firey, Executive Director of the Red Cross.
• Presentation of a Check to the Kiwanis - Presentation by Mayor Grandis Mayor Grandis Presented members of the Kiwanis Club with a check in the amount of $11,800. • Arbor Day Proclamation - Presented by Mayor Grandis
Mayor Grandis Read and presented the Arbor Day Proclamation to the City of Fountain valley Public Works Staff.
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Leston Trueblood
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 1 - 4 were approved simultaneously. Item number 4 was pulled by Mayor Grandis for discussion.
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: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the February 20, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the February 20, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Approve the City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 2/10/2024 to 2/23/2024
ACTION: Move to Approve the City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 2/10/2024 to 2/23/2024
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Approve the Euclid Street Corridor Project Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (TSSP) Cooperative Agreement No. 2024-1 between the City of Fountain Valley and the City of La Habra.
ACTION: Move to Approve the Euclid Street Corridor Project Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (TSSP) Cooperative Agreement No. 2024-1 between the City of Fountain Valley and the City of La Habra.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5. Pulled By Mayor Grandis
Newland Street Local Emergency Roadway Repairs - Rejection of all Bids and Rescission Local Emergency
ACTION: Move to Approve the Newland Street Local Emergency Roadway Repairs - Rejection of all Bids and Rescission Local Emergency
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
6. Approve the Proposed 2024 Legislative Platform
ACTION: Move to Approve the Proposed 2024 Legislative Platform MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Bui
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7. Waive the bidding requirements pursuant to FVMC 2.36.070 Par 4 and authorize staff to issue two purchase orders totaling $514,039.80 to Rush Truck Centers of California, Inc. for the purchase of the following Public Works trucks through the existing cooperative contract with Sourcewell, and authorize staff to dispose of the existing vehicles by means that best meet the City's needs:
One (1) new/unused 2025 Peterbilt 537 2-Axle Dump Truck for $198,889.25
2. One (1) new/unused 2025 Peterbilt 537 Asphalt Patch Truck for $315, 150.55 ACTION: Move to Approve Waiving the bidding requirements pursuant to FVMC 2.36.070 Par 4 and authorize staff to issue two purchase orders totaling $514,039.80 to Rush Truck Centers of California, Inc. for the purchase of the following Public Works trucks through the existing cooperative contract with Sourcewell, and authorize staff to dispose of the existing vehicles by means that best meet the City's needs
MOTION: Cunneen SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Accept a fee proposal from AGA Engineers, Inc. for Citywide Traffic Signal Timing Project not-to-exceed $246,220 & authorize Staff to issue a P.O for the amount; and Approve Amend.
No. 1 to AGA Engineers Inc. On-Call Design Contract for $123,045.
ACTION: Move to Approve and Accept a fee proposal from AGA Engineers, Inc. for Citywide Traffic Signal Timing Project not-to-exceed $246,220 & authorize Staff to issue a P.O for the amount; and Approve Amend. No. 1 to AGA Engineers Inc. On-Call Design Contract for $123,045.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. Accept a Fee Proposal from JIG Consultants for Engineering Design Services for the 2024 Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement Project in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $268,470 and authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order for the amount.
ACTION: Move to Approve and Accept a fee Proposal from JIG Consultants for Engineering Design Services for the 2024 Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement Project in a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $268,470 and authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order for the amount.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. Adopt a Resolution and Approve a Memorandum of Understanding for the Fountain Valley Firefighters' Association IAFF Local 4530, relating to wages, hours, terms and conditions of employment.
ACTION: Move to Adopt a Resolution and Approve a Memorandum of Understanding for the Fountain Valley Firefighters' Association AFF Local 4530, relating to wages, hours, terms and conditions of employment
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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
February 18 Attended the 37th Annual Thai Sung Festival February 21 Attended the PCTA Board Meeting
February 23 Attended the Sober Living task Force
February 24 Attended Dave Rodecker Birthday Celebration February 26 Attended the Garden Grove Unified School District State of the District February 28 Attended the Legislative Platform meeting
February 29 Attended the State and Local Official Webinar Council Member Cunneen
February 22 Attended the OC Connect Luncheon
February 28 Attended the Legislative Committee Meeting
March 2 Attended the Opening Day Ceremonies for the Fountain Valley Little League March 4 Attended the State of the County Presentation
Mayor Grandis
February 21 Attended the PCTA Board Meeting and the Huntington Valley Youth Football Meeting
February 22 Attended the OCOG Board Meeting and the Fountain Valley Regional Hospital Board meeting
February 23 Attended the 50th Anniversary Bingo event at the Senior Center and then the Sober Living Task Force meeting
February 26 Attended the Garden Grove Unified School District State of the District February 27 Attended the Boys and Girls Club Meeting
February 28 Attended the OCSAN Board Meeting
February 29 Attended the UCI Health meeting with the CEO March 2 Attended the Fountain Valley Little League Opening Day and the Rotary Surf City Splash Event
March 4 Attended the Fountain Valley Schools Board Meeting Council Member Constantine
February 21 Attended the Public Cable Television Authority Meeting (PCTA) at the City of Stanton's Council Chambers. During the Meeting, I was presented with a plaque in recognition of my service as a Board Member and Vice Chair.
February 22 Listened to the Blue Dag Webinar "ADA Shoptalk Community ADA Standard for Transient Lodging Specific Regulations for ADA Access of Guest Rooms / Walkways" on Zoom, then attended the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon. Today's speaker was Jennings Imel with a presentation of "The Challenges of Chambers of Commerce Today, and the Ever Changing World". He is the Vice President, Congressional and Public Affairs of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
February 23 Stopped by early to the 50th Anniversary Bingo event at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. Later, I stopped in at the movie for senior citizens "Barbie" at Founders Village Senior and Community Center, then watched the Sober Living Task Force Meeting on Zoom.
February 24 Listened to the Livable California Workshop on Zoom with Rex Frazier President of the Personal Insurance Federation of California. It was a discussion of California's insurance crisis, as some major insurance companies have decided to stop writing new policies for homeowners or leaving the State entirely.
February 26 Attended the Surf City TEA Meeting in which the speaker was Chris Epting, author and historian. The meeting was at the Elks Lodge, Huntington Beach.
February 27 Listened to the Orange County Board of Supervisors Board Meeting on the County's website, then enjoyed a nice lunch at Sizzler on Warner with 15% of the sales donated to the Fountain Valley Friends of the Fountain Valley Library. Later, attended the monthly Green Valley Recreation Association Board Meeting in the Green Valley Family Clubhouse. And after that, I enjoyed a to go dinner from California Fish Grill benefiting the Fountain Valley High School Theatre program.
February 28 Stopped in at the Goodwill Hiring Job Fair event at our new store on Magnolia at Warner.
February 29 Listened to the Orange County Water District Workshop on Zoom. It was "Addressing Contaminants of Emerging Concern through Innovation, Research and Technology Confirmation, then stopped in at the "Year of the Dragon" Celebration at Park View Estates.
March 1 Attended some of the Girls Fastpitch Softball Opening Ceremony at the FV Sports Park.
March 2 Attended the Fountain Valley Little League Opening Day at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. Another great opening for these excited players and families.
March 3 Attended the Eagle Forum of Orange County Meeting. The speaker was Denice Gary-Pandora, running for United States Senator. The Meeting was at Huntington Valley Baptist Church.
Council Member Harper
February 23 Attended the California Sober Living and Recovery Task Force Meeting February 26 Attended the OCTA Board Meeting
February 28 Attended the OCTA Finance Committee Meeting February 29 Attended the Orange County Black Chamber of Commerce Future Leaders Luncheon
March 4 Attended the OCTA Regional Transportation Planning Committee Meeting
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Grandis adjourned the meeting at 7:12 pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on March 19, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., in the Fountain Valley Council Chambers, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley.
Glenn Grandis, Mayor
Attes
Bric Mill
Rick Miller, City Clerk