MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FOUNTAIN
VALLEY AGENCY
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ FOUNTAIN VALLEY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Closed Session 5:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:00 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: Jada Glaspie v. City of Fountain Valley
There was no reportable action taken.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Julio Vega v. City of Fountain Valley
There was no reportable action taken.
3. 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 There was no reportable action taken.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Kene Panas
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Council Member Glenn Grandis
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/ ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Cunneen, Mayor/Chair Bui
Council Members Absent: None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS
Item 15 – The City Council Committee Commission list was updated.
CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATE
City Manager Maggie Le provided her update.
PRESENTATIONS
Hyundai Hope on Wheels 5k and Color Fun Check Presentations – Presented by Community Services Manager Christie Araiza
Hyundai representatives provided a recap of the event and presented checks to the largest groups that participated in the event.
Recognition of Jackson Lai and Fountain Valley High School Royal Regiment – Presentation by Mayor Bui
Mayor Bui recognized Jackson Lai and the Fountain Valley Royal Regiment for their achievements in the State competition.
Central Cities Navigation Center and VOALA Update – Introduction by Omar Dadabhoy, Community Development Director
An update was provided by the CCNC and VOALA on there efforts with the homeless population.
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Carlos Rubio and Vicki Johnson
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 1 – 5 and 7 - 9 were approved simultaneously. Item number 6 was pulled by Council member Glenn 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: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the December 3, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the December 3, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 11/22/2024 to 12/5/2024 ACTION: Move to Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 11/22/2024 to 12/5/2024
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives Update for September 26, 2024 through March 27, 2025.
ACTION: Move to Receive and File the City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives Update for September 26, 2024 through March 27, 2025.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5. Resolution amending the Conflict-of-Interest Code of the City of Fountain Valley by amending designated positions and rescinding previous resolutions inconsistent therewith ACTION: Move to Approve a Resolution amending the Conflict-of-Interest Code of the
City of Fountain Valley by amending designated positions and rescinding previous resolutions inconsistent therewith
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. Item Pulled by Council Member Glenn Grandis
Lease Amendments to Contracts 11-50 and 06-02 with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley
ACTION: Move to Approve Lease Amendments to Contracts 11-50 and 06-02 with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Harper, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSE: Grandis
7. Approve an Amendment No. 1 to BenefitBridge Services Agreement (CON-21-42).
ACTION: Move to Approve an Amendment No. 1 to BenefitBridge Services Agreement (CON-21-42).
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Approve Amendment No. 9 to PSOMAS Contract 18-18 (Munis CON 1146) for an amount not-to-exceed $50,000 for continued project management, design review, construction management and project close out services related to the I-405 Improvement Project.
ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment No. 9 to PSOMAS Contract 18-18 (Munis CON 1146) for an amount not-to-exceed $50,000 for continued project management, design review, construction management and project close out services related to the I-405 Improvement Project.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. Award of Contract to UltraSystems to Provide Environmental Services for Proposed Orange Coast Memorial Parking Structure Located at the South West Corner of Talbert Avenue and Foster Street.
ACTION: Move to Approve and Award a Contract to UltraSystems to Provide Environmental Services for Proposed Orange Coast Memorial Parking Structure Located at the South West Corner of Talbert Avenue and Foster Street.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
10. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW) for Specialized Legal Services Relating to Labor Negotiations and Personnel Matters ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW) for Specialized Legal Services Relating to Labor Negotiations and Personnel Matters
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. 1) Authorize Staff to enter into a $519,182 three-year contract with Universal Protection Service, LP, dba Allied Universal Security Services, with the option of two additional one-year extensions. 2) Authorize an appropriation to both revenue and expenditure budgets for FY 2024-25.
ACTION: Move to 1) Authorize Staff to enter into a $519,182 three-year contract with
Universal Protection Service, LP, dba Allied Universal Security Services, with the option of two additional one-year extensions. 2) Authorize an appropriation to both revenue and expenditure budgets for FY 2024-25.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12. Approve the On-Call List of Qualified Consultants for Various As-Needed Consultant Services and Award Contracts to the List of Ten (10) Qualified Consultants for an Amount Not to Exceed $600,000 per Contract for a Three-Year Term.
ACTION: Move to Approve the On-Call List of Qualified Consultants for Various AsNeeded Consultant Services and Award Contracts to the List of Ten (10) Qualified Consultants for an Amount Not to Exceed $600,000 per Contract for a Three-Year Term.
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. Approve Second Amendment to the License Agreement Between the City of Fountain Valley and Huntington Valley Boys and Girls Clubs for the Clubs Site at the Fountain Valley Sports Park – Site Expansion and 25 Year Term Extension
ACTION: Move to Approve the Second Amendment to the License Agreement Between the City of Fountain Valley and Huntington Valley Boys and Girls Clubs for the Clubs Site at the Fountain Valley Sports Park – Site Expansion and 25 Year Term Extension
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
14. Consider Amendment Number 3 to the Harper & Burns Legal Services Agreement providing
for a one-year extension and CPI increase of 3.2%.
ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment Number 3 to the Harper & Burns Legal Services Agreement providing for a one-year extension and CPI increase of 3.2%.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
APPOINTMENTS
15. Mayoral Appointments of Council Members and Staff to Outside Committees ACTION: Move to Approve the List of Mayoral Appointments of Council Members and Staff to Outside Committees
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Council Member Harper requested that staff prepare to discuss the city’s participation in the OCPA at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The item was seconded by Council member Constantine
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
None
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AB 1234/GENERAL COMMENTS Mayor Bui
Vice Mayor Cunneen
December 7 Attended the annual Menorah and Tree Lighting at Mile Square Park December 12 Attended the virtual meeting update of our new Orange County Power Authority membership and process and the celebration of service to outgoing Fountain Valley School District Trustee and Past President, Jeanne Galindo
Council Member Grandis
December 5 Filmed the Final Podcast with Mayor Bui and attended Assemblyman Tri Ta’s Holiday Open House
December 6 Attended the Boys and Girls Club Board Holiday Meeting December 7 Attended the Tree and Menorah Lighting at Mile Square Park December 10 Attended the Kiwanis Shop for Kids Social
December 11 Attended the Employee Luncheon, the OC Sanitation District Admin meeting and the City of Westminster Swearing in Ceremony
December 16 Attended the Tamura School 2nd grade Class and the Police Department Swearing in Ceremony
Council Member Constantine
December 3 Attended the Mayor Reception for our new Mayor, Ted Bui, at Los Caballeros Sports Village.
December 4 Did a to go order as a fundraiser for the Fountain Valley Friends of the Library at Don Jose Mexican Restaurant in Huntington Beach. I later distributed around the December/January issue of the Center Piece Newsletter to Richard’s Cookie Jar, Yong’s Donuts, Winchell’s Donuts, our Recreation Center, Parkview Estates, and Palm Island. In the evening, I attended the Fountain Valley Housing and Community Development Advisory Board Meeting at City Hall.
December 6 Participated in the Fountain Valley Committee for Persons with Disabilities “Winterthemed” Dance at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.
December 7 Attended the Friends of the Fountain Valley Library Holiday Gift & Bake Shoppe at the Fountain Valley Library. In the evening, I participated in the annual Fountain Valley Tree Lighting event at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, then the Crèche Christmas Festival at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
December 10 Attended the Holiday Luncheon for Senior Citizens at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.
December 11 Attended the 41st Orange County Luncheon Honoring Elected Officials: the MHET (Manufactured Housing Educational Trust) Annual Holiday Luncheon at Avenue of the Arts Hotel in Costa Mesa.
December 12 Stopped in at the Holiday Boutique at Coastline College.
December 13 Drove through the DUI Checkpoint and thanked all of our FVPD present.
December 14 Attended the Fountain Valley Historical Society’s 41st Annual Christmas in the Gazebo events at Heritage Park & at the Friends of the Library Holiday items sale at the Fountain Valley Library.
December 15 Attended the Winter Market at Fountain Valley High School.
December 17 Watched the Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the County of Orange’s website, then attended the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce Holiday Luncheon and Chamber of Commerce Board Installation.
Council Member Harper
December 4 Attended the OCTA Finance Committee meeting
December 5 Attended the Shopoff Apartment property tour in Newport Beach December 7 Attended the Annual Tree Lighting
December 9 Attended the OCTA Board Meeting
December 10 Attended the Santa Ana Mayor and new Council Member reception at Bowers Museum
December 11 Attended the Annual Employee Luncheon Awards and then the ACC-OC Holiday reception
December 16 Attended the Police Department Swearing in Ceremony at City Hall
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Bui adjourned the meeting at 8:10 pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on January 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., in the Fountain Valley Council Chambers, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ted Bui, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
Rick Miller, City Clerk
CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
To: Honorable Mayor and Agenda Date: January 21, 2025
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 12/6/2024 to 1/9/2025 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 12/6/2024 and 1/9/2025 for a total of $4,845,878.19.
ATTORNEY REVIEW:
The Attorney for the City reviewed this staff report and concurred with the recommended action.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
Not applicable.