MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FOUNTAIN
VALLEY AGENCY
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ FOUNTAIN VALLEY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Closed Session 5:15 p.m.
Study Session 5:45 p.m.
Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:15 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Closed Session matters only)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Anthony Clements v. City of Fountain Valley The City Council voted 5-0 to approve the settlement agreement.
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Boys & Girls Club: 17565 LOS ALAMOS ST., FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA 92708, 16400 BROOKHURST STREET, FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 & 10200 SLATER AVE., FOUNTAIN VALLEY CA 92708
Agency negotiator: Maggie Le, City Manager; Omar Dadabhoy, Deputy City Manager-Community Development Director; Rob Frizzelle, Ryan Smith, Finance Director, Community Services Director, Scott Smith, Public Works Director, 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 Grandis recused himself from this discussion.
There was no reportable action taken.
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:45 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Study Session matters only)
No public comments
1. Mile Square Park Lease Renewal - 16400 Brookhurst Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 – Presentation by Rob Frizzelle, Community Services Director Rob Frizzelle presented the City Council with an update on the Mile Square Park lease extension and stated an action item would be brought back for them to approve on November 19, 2024.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION Council Member Kim Constantine
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Mayor Glenn Grandis
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
CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATE
City Manager Maggie Le provided her update.
Mayor Grandis provided his update.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing the Retirement of Police Canine “Perro” – Presented by Mayor Grandis
Mayor Grandis read the proclamation and presented it to Police Sergeant Bill Hughes. City of Kindness Recognition Presented to Kasie Hanley, Prem Balani and Mike White – Presentation by Mayor Grandis
Mayor Grandis recognized Kasie Hanley and Mike White and presented them with City of Kindness coins. He continued the presentation to Prem Balani as he was not available at this meeting.
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Michael Hohertz
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 1 – 4 and 6-7 were approved simultaneously. Item number 5 was pulled for discussion by Mayor Grandis.
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, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the October 15, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting 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, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 10/7/2024 to 10/24/2024 ACTION: Move to Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 10/7/2024 to 10/24/2024
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. Treasurer's Report for quarter ended September 30, 2024 ACTION: Move to Approve the Treasurer’s Report for quarter ended September 30, 2024 MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5. Item Pulled by Mayor Grandis
Second Reading and Adoption of An Ordinance Authorizing Implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation Program
ACTION: Move to Approve the Second Reading and Adoption of An Ordinance Authorizing Implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation Program Public Comments: Katy Wright, Vicki Johnson, Mike Rough, Walter Nobrega, Charles Jackson, Harvey Liss, Leston Trueblood, Matthew Langer, Sarah Rhee, Dee Fox, Tomas castro, Vi Nguyen, Chris Hilger, Angela Kim, Gil Nelsen, Anne Bettinger, Fred Jung, Farrah Khan, Danny Gray, Craig Preston MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: Constantine
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. Approve a Side Letter with Dish Wireless L.L.C. for Removal of Wireless Facilities from SCE Tower at Harper Park
ACTION: Move to Approve a Side Letter with Dish Wireless L.L.C. for Removal of Wireless Facilities from SCE Tower at Harper Park
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7. Fountain Valley Police Department Locker Room Improvement Project Update ACTION: Move to Approve the Fountain Valley Police Department Locker Room Improvement Project Update
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui, Grandis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AB 1234/GENERAL COMMENTS Vice Mayor Bui
Council Member Cunneen
October 16-17 Attended the Cal Cities Conference in Long Beach October 17 Attended the Mayor’s Breakfast
October 19 Attended the Mayor’s Ball
October 29 Attended the celebration of Assembly Bill 1805 at Coastline Community College Mayor Grandis
October 16-17 Attended the Cal Cities Annual Conference October 17 Attended the Mayor’s Breakfast and the Community Foundation volunteer meeting October 18 Attended the Rocktober Concert
October 19 Attended the Mayor’s Ball
October 22 Attended the Tamura Pre-School Meet the Mayor event and the Boys and Girls Club Board Meeting
October 23 Attended the OC Sanitation District Board Meeting October 24 Attended the Ride-a-long with HB1 and the OCPA Town Hall October 25 Attended the State of the OC Sanitation District October 29 Attended the Cal Cities Roundtable on Homeless Encampments, the Senior Center Halloween luncheon and filmed the Mayor’s Message
October 30 Attended the meeting with FVHS ASB Senators on their food drive and attended the unhoused task force meeting
October 31 Attended the Halloween event at the City Yard November 2 Attended the Boys and Girls Club Annual Gala November 3 Attended the Grand Opening of the Free Life Community Church and Viet Victory
Church
November 4 Attended the FV Schools Foundation monthly Board meeting Council Member Constantine
October 16 Attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo. I attended the “Understanding Public Service Ethics Laws and Principles AB1234” training and received my certificate for our City Clerk. Later, attended the Opening General Session with our City Manager, my fellow City Council Members, and other City staffers, then the “California Economic Forecast: Navigating Economic Trends” at the Long Beach Convention Center.
October 17 Attended the last Mayor’s Breakfast of 2024 with presenter Elizabeth Andrade, Director of OC211 at UCI Health. Later, I stopped in at the Adult Yarncraft Group at the Fountain Valley Library, then attended the Fountain Valley Community Foundation Grant and Board Meetings at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.
October 22 Watched the Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the County of Orange website.
October 23 Stopped in at the Ethan Allen Elementary School Trunk or Treat event, then watched the Fountain Valley Measure HH Advisory Oversight Committee on Zoom.
October 24 Attended the “2024 Groundwater Adventure Tour” at the Orange County Water District, then the “Cholesterol, the Bad & the Ugly” Workshop at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.
October 25 Attended the State of the Orange County Sanitation District Luncheon at the Mile Square Golf Course Club House, then stopped in at the movie for senior citizens “The Idea of You - 2024” at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. In the evening, I stopped in at the Tamura Elementary School Fall Festival, then dined at Silky Sullivan’s — first night of the World Series.
October 26 Attended the “Senior Experts: Premium Resources & Insights for 2024” it was an expo for senior citizens at Founders Village Senior and Community Center, then stopped in at the “Spooktacular Carnival at Fountain Valley Promenade 18279- 18461 Brookhurst. A bit later, I attended a luncheon meeting and tour of Pacmin Studios with several fellow residents, then stopped in at “Harvest Festival” a Halloween event at Coastal Community Fellowship in the early evening.
October 27 Stopped in at the annual Mombie’s performance event to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” — and this year it was outside the strip mall on Slater near Ward.
October 28 Stopped in at the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Trunk-or Treat event.
October 29 Watched the CalCities: Roundtable on Homeless Encampments on Zoom, then attended the Halloween Luncheon for senior citizens at Founders Village Senior and Community Center in which I assisted with judging the costume contest. It was lots of fun!. Later, I did a to-go order from Panda Express benefitting the Friends of the Fountain Valley Library, then participated in the Spooky Love Local event at Black Angus.
October 30 As a Fountain Valley City Council Member, I participated in the “Unhoused Task Force” Ad Hoc Meeting at Fountain Valley City Hall.
October 31 Participated in the Halloween trick or treating field trip to City Hall by the Boys and Girls Club children next door.
November 1 Stopped by the “Dia de los Muertos Remembrance Wall Reveal and spoke with Christie and staff a few hours before the start of the activities at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center. In the evening, I did a to-go order benefitting Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation and Celebrating Carter” at Habit Burger & Grill.
November 2 Stopped in at the Holiday Boutique at Sports Basement. Later I stopped in at the grand opening for Bloom Again at 18794 Brookhurst in the center with Prehistoric Pets and Fortune Cookies. Such a great concept. Then I stopped in at the Eagle Forum of Orange County in which the presentation was “The Road to Restoring California” with retired Senator Mike Morrell at Huntington Valley Baptist Church.
November 3 Stopped in at the Aloha Fair Arts & Crafts Show in Huntington Beach, then stopped in at the Fount Church Grand Opening later in the day.
November 4 Delivered around the November, 2024 The Center Piece Founders Village Senior and Community Center Newsletter to Richard’s Cookie Jar, Winchell’s Donuts, Dunkin’ Donuts, Lamppost Pizza, Palm Island, Parkview Estates, and Yong’s Donuts.
November 5 Watched the Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the County of Orange website.
Council Member Harper
October 16-17 Attended the Cal Cities Conference in Long Beach October 18 Attended the Rocktober Concert
October 19 Attended the Mayor’s Ball
October 23 Attended the OCTA Finance Committee
October 28 Attended the OCTA Board Meeting
October 31 Attended the ACC-OC Presentation about Metro link November 4 Attended the OCTA regional Transportation Planning Committee
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Grandis adjourned the meeting at 7:52 pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on November 19, 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: November 19, 2024
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 10/28/2024 to 11/7/2024
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 10/28/2024 and 11/7/2024 for a total of $3,135,698.76.
ATTORNEY REVIEW:
The Attorney for the City reviewed this staff report and concurs with the recommended action.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
Not applicable.