MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FOUNTAIN
VALLEY AGENCY
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ FOUNTAIN VALLEY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Closed Session 4:45 p.m.
Study Session 5:20 p.m.
Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:45 p.m.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Juan Gubbins v. City of Fountain Valley
No Reportable Action
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Name of case: Hye Jin Lee v. City of Fountain Valley
No Reportable Action
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Workers Compensation: Jacob Garcia vs. City of Fountain Valley This item was not heard and continued to April 15, 2025
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Fountain Valley Tennis and Pickleball Center, Fountain Valley Sports Park: 16400 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley CA 92708
Agency negotiator: Maggie Le, City Manager; Director; Rob Frizzelle, Community Services Director, Scott Smith, Public Works Director, Colin Burns, Attorney for the City Negotiating parties: Fountain Valley and Agape Tennis Academy Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
No reportable action
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Study Session matters only)
1. 70th Anniversary Committee – Presentation by Rob Frizzelle, Community Services Director Rob Frizzelle presented the City Council with options for the City’s 70th Anniversary event.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION Jennifer Burns
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Council Member Kim Constantine
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
None
CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATE
City Manager Maggie Le and Mayor Ted Bui provided their updates.
PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of Mike Thompsons RV – Presentation by Mayor Bui Mayor Bui recognized Mike Thompsons RV as a top business in Fountain Valley.
Representatives from Mike Thompsons RV donated $10,000 to the Police Officers Association Benevolent Foundation.
• Business Recognition and Check Presentation, Hyundai Motor America - Presented by Mayor Bui and Community Services Director Rob Frizzelle
Mayor Bui recognized Hyundai as a top business in Fountain Valley. Hyundai representatives presented the city with $100,000 donation to go towards city events. Presentation On the Ballistic K9 Vest Donation – Presentation by Rod Cox, Chief of Police
Police Chief Rod Cox spoke about the K9 ballistic vest that was donated by Brady’s K9 Fund.
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Maribeth Goldsby, Bill Martin, Ronnie Guerrero, George Kallas, Hao Ainh, Ben Nielsen, Thea Stein, Amana Siddiai, Traci Schlotterbeck and Shawna Stradling
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 1 and 3 were approved simultaneously. Item number 2 was pulled by Council Member Harper
1. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the March 18, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the March 18, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Pulled by Council Member Harper
Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 3/7/2025 to 3/20/2025 ACTION: Move to Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 3/7/2025 to 3/20/2025
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. Approve Exhibit A – CY 2025 of the Cost Sharing Agreement (CON-16-08/1190) with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for water loss control technical assistance in the amount of $11,600.
ACTION: Move to Approve Exhibit A – CY 2025 of the Cost Sharing Agreement (CON-16- 08/1190) with the Municipal Water District of Orange County for water loss control technical assistance in the amount of $11,600.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
4. 1) Waive the bidding requirements pursuant to FVMC 2.36.070 Par 4 and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Rush Truck Centers in the amount of $151,837.16 for the purchase of one (1) new/unused 2023 Ford E-Transit-350 Cargo Van with aerial ladder through the existing cooperative contract with Sourcewell, 2) approve an FY 2024/25 budget appropriation in the amount of $55,335 to transfers in and out, and 3) authorize staff to dispose of the existing vehicle by means that best meet the City’s needs ACTION: Move to Approve 1) Waive the bidding requirements pursuant to FVMC
2.36.070 Par 4 and authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Rush Truck Centers in the amount of $151,837.16 for the purchase of one (1) new/unused 2023 Ford E-Transit-350 Cargo Van with aerial ladder through the existing cooperative contract with Sourcewell, 2) approve an FY 2024/25 budget appropriation in the amount of $55,335 to transfers in and out, and 3) authorize staff to dispose of the existing vehicle by means that best meet the City’s needs
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5. Resolution Opposing South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Rules 1111 and 1121
Public Comments – Katy Wright, Susan Nakamura
ACTION: Substitute motion to table this item.
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Grandis, Harper
NOES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Motion to Approve the Resolution Opposing South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Rules 1111 and 1121
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: Glenn
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Harper
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 Mayor Bui
March 6 I did a mystery book reading at Courreges Elementary School. In the afternoon, we addressed the State of the City.
March 10 I attended the OCPA meeting.
March 11 I attended the St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon at the Senior Center.
March 12 I attended the Arbor Day Presentation at Monroe Elementary.
March 13 In the morning, I attended GAG’s meeting organized by the FV Chamber of Commerce. Later in the day, I attended the OC Waste Management meeting to discuss the WISE agreement and whether we should continue to allow outside counties to import their waste into OC landfills.
March 18 I attended Rotary’s Every Student Succeeding breakfast.
March 19 I attended the PCTA board meeting. Later in the day, I attended the OC San Board of Directors Special Meeting.
March 20 I attended the FVCF meeting.
March 21 I attended the AQMD Special Meeting on the mandate of rules 1111 & 1121.
March 22 I attended the FV Woman Club Mystery Murder Dinner, and Glenn was the murderer.
March 25 I attended the FV Chamber Board Meeting.
March 27 I attended the Strategic Planning Session.
March 28 I attended the VooDoo Barbershop Grand Opening.
March 29 I attended the Slice House Grand Opening.
Vice Mayor Cunneen
March 27 Attended the Strategic Planning Session and later attended the SARFPA meeting Council Member Grandis
March 19 Attended the OC Sanitation meeting
March 20 Attended Community Foundation Board meeting and Volunteer meeting March 21 Attended the OCPA Strategic Planning meeting and the Community Water update March 22 Attended the Woman’s Club Murder Mystery Fundraiser March 25 Attended the Boys and Girls Club Capital Campaign and Board meeting March 26 Attended the OC Sanitation Steering Committee meeting and then the board meeting
March 27 Attended the Strategic Plan meeting
March 29 Attended the Slice House Grand Opening
Council Member Constantine
March 19 Participated in a lunch meeting with City Manager Maggie at I Can Barbecue… a new local restaurant, then attended the monthly Ad Hoc Unhoused Tasked Force Meeting at FV City Hall. In the evening, did a to go order from Carlito’s Diner benefitting Philharmonic Society Committees.
March 20 As our City’s Trustee to the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board, participated in both the Public Relations Committee and monthly Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board Meetings at the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District in Garden Grove. Later, I watched both the Fountain Valley Community Foundation Grants and monthly Board Meetings on Zoom.
March 22 Attended the grand opening of Phuket Long Coffee / Tea, then watched the Livable California Teleconference on Zoom.
March 25 Watched the monthly Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the County’s website, then attended the Fountain Valley School District’s 22nd Annual District Art Show, “Wild About Art” at the Fountain Valley School District Office. In the evening, I did a to go order at Habit Burger supporting the Fountain Valley Boys/Girls Golf program.
March 26 Stopped in at the Community Open House event at our new business, Slice House, then watched the Fountain Valley Planning Commission Meeting on the City’s website.
March 27 Participated in our City’s bi-annual Strategic Planning Meeting at the Recreation Center, then said farewell to our Human Resources Director, Carrie Hanes at a get together at Vox Kitchen.
March 28 Stopped in at the movie for senior citizens “Small Things Like This” at Founders Village Senior and Community Center, then stopped in after the grand opening of VooDoo Barbershop at Brookhurst and Garfield.
March 29 Participated in the grand opening of Slice House, our newest pizza restaurant, then stopped in at the annual Community Healthcare and Social Service Expo at Freedom Hall, Mile Square Park.
Council Member Harper
March 19 Attended the PCTA Board Meeting
March 20 Attended the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Committee March 24 Attended the OCTA Board Meeting
March 26 Attended the OCTA Finance Committee meeting
March 27 Attended the Strategic Planning meeting
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Bui adjourned the meeting at 7:36 pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on April 15, 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: April 15, 2025
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 3/21/2025 to 4/3/2025 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 certifies 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 3/21/2025 and 4/3/2025 for a total of $1,487,159.05.
ATTORNEY REVIEW:
The Attorney for the City reviewed this staff report and concurs with the recommended action.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
Not applicable.