MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FOUNTAIN
VALLEY AGENCY
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ FOUNTAIN VALLEY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Closed Session 4:30 p.m.
Study Session 5:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 17, 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 LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Name of case: Laguisan v. City of Fountain Valley (Worker’s Compensation Claim 21-154144) By a 4-0 vote, the City Council approved settlement authority with the Attorney for the City
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Study Session matters only)
1. Housing Programs for City Employees – Presentation by Colin Burns, Attorney for the City Attorney for the City Colin Burns presented the program. Staff was asked to do further research on this issue and possibly bring it back at a later date.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION Council Member Jim Cunneen
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Council Member Ted Bui
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/ ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Constantine, Cunneen, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Bui, Mayor/Chair Grandis
Council Members Absent: Harper
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATE
City Manager Maggie Le provided her update.
Mayor Grandis provided his update.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of Proclamations for National Service Club Month – Presentation by Mayor Grandis Mayor Grandis presented proclamations to the various service organizations that serve the City of Fountain Valley.
Legislative Update Presented by Senator Janet Nguyen
Senator Janet Nguyen provided her legislative update to the City Council and the community. Fountain Valley High School Pep Rally
Mayor Grandis recognized the Fountain Valley Football Team for there upcoming game against Edison High School, known as the “Bell Game”.
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Raymond Frankeny, Steven Schultz
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 1 – 6 and 8 – 11 were approved simultaneously. Item Number 7 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: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harper
ABSTAIN: None
2. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the September 3, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the September 3, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harper
ABSTAIN: None
3. Receive and File the updated strategic objectives matrix for May 23, 2024 through September 26, 2024.
ACTION: Move to Receive and File the updated strategic objectives matrix for May 23, 2024 through September 26, 2024.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harper
ABSTAIN: None
4. Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 8/23/2024 to 9/6/2024 ACTION: Move to Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 8/23/2024 to 9/6/2024
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harper
ABSTAIN: None
5. Fountain Valley’s participation in the Fiscal Year 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Transfer or Purchase of Equipment/Services or for Reimbursement of Training Costs ACTION: Move to Approve Fountain Valley’s participation in the Fiscal Year 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Transfer or Purchase of Equipment/Services or for Reimbursement of Training Costs
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harper
ABSTAIN: None
6. Economic Development Action Plan Update for FY 2023/24 and FY 2024/25 ACTION: Move to Approve the Economic Development Action Plan Update for FY 2023/24 and FY 2024/25
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harper
ABSTAIN: None
7. Item Pulled by Mayor Grandis
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Increasing Council Member Compensation Public Comment: Rudy Huebner
ACTION: Move to continue this item to the October 1, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harper
ABSTAIN: None
8. Approve a resolution to accept the Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program grant money, amend the FY 2024-25 budget COPS/SLES fund in the amount of $80,000 and appropriate an expenditure to incorporate the changes into the FY 2024-25 budget.
ACTION: Move to Approve a resolution to accept the Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant money, amend the FY 2024-25 budget COPS/SLES fund in the amount of $80,000 and appropriate an expenditure to incorporate the changes into the FY 2024-25 budget.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harper
ABSTAIN: None
9. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to CON #1219 with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW) for Specialized Legal Services Relating to Labor Negotiations and Personnel Matters ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment No. 1 to CON #1219 with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW) for Specialized Legal Services Relating to Labor Negotiations and Personnel Matters
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harper
ABSTAIN: None
10. Approval of the Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) for Sharing Consultant Costs for Completion of Orange County Water and Wastewater MultiJurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and America Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 ACTION: Move to Approve Agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) for Sharing Consultant Costs for Completion of Orange County Water and Wastewater Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and America Water Infrastructure Act of 2018
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harper
ABSTAIN: None
11. 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: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harper
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING
12. Public Hearing - FY 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
Public Hearing Opened: 7:21 p.m.
No Public Comments
Public hearing Closed: 7:21 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Approve the FY 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harper
ABSTAIN: None
13. Code Amendment No. 24-01 – An Amendment to the Fountain valley Municipal Code (FVMC) Section 21.10.030 Table 2-6 21.15.030 Table 2-10, 21.90.020(1), 21.90.020(8),
21.90.020(16), 21.20.090(19), 21.90.020(20), 21.48.050, 21.30.080, 21.30.090, and
21.12.030 Table 2-8 to allow for semi-permanent makeup uses in all commercial zones and mixed use zones, establish health and fitness uses less than 5,000 square feet in all commercial zones, mixed use zones and manufacturing zones, and allow for outdoor storage and off-site storage in all Public Institutional zones.
Public Hearing Opened: 7:32 p.m.
No Public Comments
Public hearing Closed: 7:32 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Approve Code Amendment No. 24-01 – An Amendment to the Fountain valley Municipal Code (FVMC) Section 21.10.030 Table 2-6 21.15.030 Table 2- 10, 21.90.020(1), 21.90.020(8), 21.90.020(16), 21.20.090(19), 21.90.020(20),
21.48.050, 21.30.080, 21.30.090, and 21.12.030 Table 2-8 to allow for semipermanent makeup uses in all commercial zones and mixed use zones, establish health and fitness uses less than 5,000 square feet in all commercial zones, mixed use zones and manufacturing zones, and allow for outdoor storage and off-site storage in all Public Institutional zones.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Bui
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harper
ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
14. Approve Amendment No. 2 to CON-20-58 (#1136) with Nieves Landscape, Inc. for Median and Right-of-Way Landscape Maintenance Services to extend the contract term two (2) years and increase the annual contract amount by $13,388 for a total annual revised contract amount of $386,645.
ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment No. 2 to CON-20-58 (#1136) with Nieves Landscape, Inc. for Median and Right-of-Way Landscape Maintenance Services to extend the contract term two (2) years and increase the annual contract amount by $13,388 for a total annual revised contract amount of $386,645.
MOTION: Bui SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harper
ABSTAIN: None
15. 1) Approve the three-year Cooperative Agreement for a School Resource Officer Program with the Garden Grove Unified School District to provide one full-time School Resource Officer at the district's cost of $152,335; 2) Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
ACTION: Move to Approve the three-year Cooperative Agreement for a School Resource Officer Program with the Garden Grove Unified School District to provide one full-time School Resource Officer at the district's cost of $152,335; 2) Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute the Agreement on behalf of the
City.
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Bui
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harper
ABSTAIN: None
16. First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance to (1) Amend Fountain Valley Municipal Code
10.64.010 to establish regulations related to Electrical bicycles and include definitions of Ebikes and similar conveyances; (2) Implement training and educational programs for E-bikes; (3) Amend Fountain Valley Municipal Code to include regulations for E-bikes in parks.
Public Comment: Lyle Schepple
ACTION: Move to Approve the First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance to (1) Amend Fountain Valley Municipal Code 10.64.010 to establish regulations related to Electrical bicycles and include definitions of E-bikes and similar conveyances; (2) Implement training and educational programs for E-bikes; (3) Amend Fountain Valley Municipal Code to include regulations for E-bikes in parks.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Bui
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harper
ABSTAIN: None
17. Approve a Second Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement to Provide Additional Compensation and Benefits Following a Positive Performance Review City Manager Maggie Le Left the Dais at 8:13 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Approve a Second Amendment to the City Manager’s Employment Agreement to Provide Additional Compensation and Benefits Following a Positive Performance Review
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harper
ABSTAIN: None
City Manager Maggie Le returned to the Dais at 8:17 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Council Member Constantine requested that the City Council review the Art on a Box program. There was no second for this item.
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
September 4 Attended the Employee health and Wellness event and the 2nd Dutch Bros opening September 5 Attended the Legislative Breakfast
September 6 Attended the Lobsterfest Opening
September 12 Attended the Chamber GAC meeting and the OC Waste Management meeting September 14 Attended the Rotary Club meeting
Council Member Cunneen
September 10 Attended the Rotary Club meeting where a presentation was given by the Holland Group for the project at the former Boomers site.
September 16 Attended the open house for the proposed development at the old Boomers site Mayor Grandis
September 4 Attended the Dutch Bros 2nd location grand opening September 5 Attended the Legislative Breakfast
September 6 Attended the Lobsterfest Welcome message
September 10 Attended the Stardust neighborhood meeting September 11 Attended the unhoused task force meeting, OC Sanitation Admin meeting and filmed the mayor’s message
September 12 Attended the Chamber GAC meeting, filmed the podcast with Dann Gibb from the Historical Society and the FV Chamber Network at Night
September 16 Attended the Holland Group Open House – Former Boomers Property
Council Member Constantine
September 4 Participated in the annual Fountain Valley Employee Health and Wellness Fair at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center. There were many great vendors. Later, I participated in the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce / City Hall ribbon cutting / grand opening of our 2nd Fountain Valley Dutch Bros. at 9067 Warner, in the Floor n Decor parking lot. In the evening, I attended the City of Fountain Valley Housing and Community Development Advisory Board Meeting at Fountain Valley City Hall.
September 5 Attended the annual Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast with various city staff and electeds. Electeds representing Fountain Valley were on the panel. It was held at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. Later, I attended the Orange County Registrar of Voters Voting Presentation for Teens at Fountain Valley Library. In the evening, I participated, as an Advisor, in the City of Fountain Valley Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities Meeting at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.
September 6 Attended LobsterFest (the Original Lobster Festival) at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.
September 7 Stopped in at the City of Fountain Valley / Republic Services E-Waste, Shredding, and Compost Giveaway event at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. Later, I listened to the “Livable California” teleconference on Zoom, then the “Run Red Local Candidate Training Program: Fall Orientation” on Zoom presented by the Orange County Republican Party. There were many great presenters. In the evening, I attended LobsterFest at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.
September 8 Attended LobsterFest at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, then the Eagle Forum of Orange County held at Calvary Chapel of the Harbour, Huntington Beach.
Tonight’s topic was “Teachers Unions Fight Against Parental Rights” with speaker Rebecca Friedrich, a 28-year public school teacher.
September 10 Watched the Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the County of Orange website, then stopped in the the library movie — “The Talk of the Town - 1942” at Fountain Valley Library. In the evening, I attended a community meeting on Santa Maria with Fountain Valley residents, various FVPD, Code Enforcement, some City staff, and our City Manager, Maggie in regards to group homes / sober living homes in this residential area.
September 11 Participated as a FV City Council Member and Ad Hoc Member of the City of Fountain Valley Unhoused Task Force Meeting 1 at Fountain Valley City Hall. In the evening, I watched the Fountain Valley Planning Commission Meeting on the City’s website.
September 12 Participated in the “Food Vendor Taskforce Team” recognition at Fountain Valley City Hall. Thank you everyone, for all you do for our community. Later, I participated in the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce GAC Meeting (Government Affairs Council at Sonesta Suites.. Later, I watched the “Housing Insecurity Among the Trans (TGI) Community — Community Chat on Zoom as presented by United to End Homelessness, empowered by Orange County United Way. The presenter was Khloe Rios-Wyatt, Founder & CEO of Alianza Translatinx, the first transgender-led organization by transgender people of color in Orange County. In the evening, I watched. The Fountain Valley Measure HH Advisory Oversight Committee Meeting on Zoom, then attended the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce monthly Network at Night at Spoons, a restaurant within our Ayres Hotel.
September 13 Stopped in at the movie for senior citizens — “Hell or High Water - 2016” at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. In the evening, I stopped in at the “Empowering Future Leaders: Civic Engagement and in Youth” event at Coastline Community College, then stopped in a the the Fountain Valley Royals 14U Try-outs for the 2024-2025 Season at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, then the Western Dance for senior citizens at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.
September 14 Stopped in at the OC Waste & Recycling event — household hazardous waste collection at the City of Huntington Beach Corporate Yard at 17371 Gotham’s,
Huntington Beach, then attended the Fountain Valley Friends of the Library Installation of Officers and Author Presentation with Dani Simms. Her latest book is “Murder at the Barrel Room. The event was at Fountain Valley Library. In the evening, I stopped in at the Moon Festival on the County side of Mile Square Park.
September 16 Watched the “Needle Exchange Roundtable Discussion” on Zoom presented by Cal Cities in which the moderator was Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua. In the evening, I attended the Holland Partner Group Open House about the former Boomers land at 16800 Magnolia Street in that it will be decided by the Fountain Valley Planning Commission about the approval for an apartment rentals complex.
The website is MagnoliaFV.com.
September 17 Attended the “Western Luncheon for senior citizens at Founders Village Community and Senior Center. Jack Johnson sang so many country songs and many enjoyed dancing along. Later, I stopped in at the “Firefighter Storytime with Fountain Valley Fire Department at Heritage Park. It was such a fun, much-appreciated event.
Council Member Harper
No Report
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Grandis adjourned the meeting at 8:23 pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on October 1, 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
CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
To: Honorable Mayor and Agenda Date: October 1, 2024
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 9/7/2024 to 9/19/2024 Three-Year Strategic Goals
☐ Enhance the culture and environment of “A Nice Place to Live” ☒ Achieve fiscal stability by evaluating processes, and attract and retain revenue producing businesses/opportunities
☐ Attract and retain quality staff through best practices and trends ☐ Maintain, build, and modernize infrastructure to support growth and future needs of the City ☐ Not applicable
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Attached is the Register of Demands for the City of Fountain Valley to be ratified by the City Council.
DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to the State of California’s Government Code 37201 through 37210, the Director of Finance or their designated representative hereby certify to the accuracy of the following demands and to the availability of funds for payment thereof. Demands paid by the city shall be inspected and ratified by the legislative body on the next available Council agenda. The Finance Department has prepared the attached Register of Demands summarizing the City's payments released since the previous City Council meeting.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS:
The attached Register of Demands represents payments made by the City of Fountain Valley between 9/7/2024 and 9/19/2024 for a total of $2,358,946.92.
ATTORNEY REVIEW:
The Attorney for the City reviewed this staff report and concurs with the recommended action.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
Not applicable.