MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FOUNTAIN
VALLEY AGENCY
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ FOUNTAIN VALLEY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Study Session 4:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Council Chambers
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:33 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Study Session matters only)
The Study Session for item 2 was continued until the Regular Meeting concluded.
1. Discussion Regarding Formation of a Charter City – Presentation by Colin Burns, Attorney for the City
Public Comments: Evan Jorgensen, Ben Nielsen
City Attorney Colin Burns presented the Charter City item. The City Council instructed the Attorney for the City to bring this item back again on August 19th, for further discussion.
2. Discussion Regarding Scholarship Program - Presentation by Colin Burns, Attorney for the City Public Comment: Evan Jorgensen
The City Council decided to table this item as now was not the right time to consider this issue.
3. Amend the Name of Ellis Park to Ed Arnold Park – Presentation by Rob Frizzelle, Community Services Director
The City Council provided direction to replace the street sign for the park side of Brookhurst, at Heil to be named Ed Arnold Way. They also requested that park naming policy be cleaned up so it provides clearer language.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:03 p.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Daniel Monroe, Shoreline Baptist Church 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
None
CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATE
City Manager Maggie Le and Mayor Ted Bui provided their updates.
PRESENTATIONS
Business Recognition – Fashion Graphics- Presentation by Mayor Bui Fashion Graphics was unable to attend.
Business Recognition – Stater bros markets – Presentation by Mayor Bui Mayor Bui Presented Stater Bros. General Manager with a Certificate of Recognition Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities - Fountain Valley School District Special Recognition Awards
John Borack presented and recognized teachers for their outstanding commitment to teaching. ICSC Conference Recap – Presentation by Ron Vargas, Assistant Planner and Victor Viramontes, Management Analyst
Victor Viramontes provided a recap of what City Leaders were able to accomplish at this year’s ICSC Conference.
John Etheridge presented a Marine Flag from Camp Pendelton to the family of Ed Arnold
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
John Borack, Michael White, Katy Wright
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 1 through 6 were approved simultaneously.
1. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the May 20, 2025 Regular City Council meeting ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the May 20, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 5/9/2025 to 5/22/2025 ACTION: Move to Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 5/9/2025 to 5/22/2025 MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. Annual Military Equipment Report Per California Assembly Bill 481 ACTION: Move to Approve the Annual Military Equipment Report Per California Assembly Bill 481
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. Authorize Staff to Purchase the Vesta 9-1-1 AT&T Support Agreement Through July 19, 2026, and Eight Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Replacements and Approve Staff to Accept the CAL OES Reimbursement in the Amount of $63,480.27
ACTION: Move to Approve and Authorize Staff to Purchase the Vesta 9-1-1 AT&T Support Agreement Through July 19, 2026, and Eight Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Replacements and Approve Staff to Accept the CAL OES Reimbursement in the Amount of $63,480.27
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5. Approval of the Second Amendment to the Water Conservation Participation Agreement (CON15-39) with the Municipal Water District of Orange County to extend the term through June 30, 2035
ACTION: Move to Approve the Second Amendment to the Water Conservation Participation Agreement (CON-15-39) with the Municipal Water District of Orange County to extend the term through June 30, 2035
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. Adopt a Seven-Year Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the Annual Measure M (M2) for Eligibility Program submittal for fiscal years 2025-2026 through 2031-2032.
Adopt a Resolution of the MPAH Circulation Element, and Mitigation Fee Program for the Measure M (M2) Program.
ACTION: Move to Approve and Adopt the Seven-Year Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the Annual Measure M (M2) Eligibility Program submittal for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 through 2031-2032; and,
Move to Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley Concerning the Status and Update of the MPAH Circulation Element, and Mitigation Fee Program for the Measure M (M2) Program.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES:
NOES:
Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Status Update on Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Effort Report in Compliance with Assembly Bill 2561
Public Hearing Opened 7:08 p.m.
Public Comments: Julio Vega, Robert Wexler
Public Hearing Closed: 7:18 p.m.
This item received no vote as it was a Receive and File item.
8. Public Hearing - Approval of the Proposed FY 2025-29 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan, FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan and FY 2025-29 Citizen Participation Plan
Public Hearing Opened 7:30 p.m.
Public Comments: None
Public Hearing Closed: 7:31 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Approve the Proposed FY 2025-29 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan, FY 2025-26
Annual Action Plan and FY 2025-29 Citizen Participation Plan
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
9. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Letters of Understanding between the City of Fountain Valley and Fountain Valley General Employees’ Association, Fountain Valley Municipal Employees’ Association, and Fountain Valley Professional and Technical Unit effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027, and amending Resolution 9948 to add one classification of employment and assigning the compensation for the classification of employment to the comprehensive salary schedule of city employees
ACTION: Move to Adopt a Resolution Approving the Letters of Understanding between the City of Fountain Valley and
Fountain Valley General Employees’ Association, Fountain Valley Municipal Employees’ Association, and Fountain
Valley Professional and Technical Unit effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027, and amending Resolution 9948 to add one classification of employment and assigning the
compensation for the classification of employment to the comprehensive salary schedule of city employees
MOTION: Cunneen SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. A Resolution adopting the FY 2025/26 (FY 26) and 2026/27 (FY 27) Annual Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Program
ACTION: Move to Adopt a Resolution adopting the FY 2025/26 (FY 26) and 2026/27 (FY 27) Annual Operating Budget & Capital
Improvement Program
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Project List for SB1 Funds in the amount of $1,498,803 and CarryOver of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 SB1 Fund Balance in the amount of $937,553 ACTION: Move to Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Project List for SB1 Funds in the amount of $1,498,803 and CarryOver of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 SB1 Fund Balance in the amount of $937,553
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12. Approve Amendment No. 3 to CON-20-20 (#1044) with Sweeping Corporation of America for Street Sweeping Services to extend the contract term for two (2) years and increase the annual contract amount by $27,425.81 for a total annual revised contract amount of $424,892.21.
ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment No. 3 to CON-20-20 (#1044) with Sweeping Corporation of America for Street Sweeping Services to extend the contract term for two (2) years and increase the annual contract amount by $27,425.81 for a total annual revised contract amount of $424,892.21.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. Approve Amendment No. 2 to CON-21-19 (#1068) with Great Scott Tree Service, Inc. for Tree Maintenance Services to extend the contract term two (2) years and increase the annual contract amount by $25,153.25 for a total annual revised contract amount not to exceed $399,487.75.
ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment No. 2 to CON-21-19 (#1068) with Great Scott Tree Service, Inc. for Tree Maintenance Services to extend the contract term two (2) years and increase the annual contract amount by $25,153.25 for a total annual revised contract amount not to exceed $399,487.75.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
14. Accept the bids and award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company for the Residential Roadway Rehabilitation Project (City Quadrant E7), Project No. 26001, in the amount not-to-exceed $2,537,349.
ACTION: Move to Accept the bids and award a construction contract to R.J.
Noble Company for the Residential Roadway Rehabilitation Project (City Quadrant E7), Project No. 26001, in the amount not-to-exceed $2,537,349.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSE: Cunneen
15. Waive the bidding requirements pursuant to FVMC 2.36.070 Par 2 and authorize staff to issue a sole source purchase order to CT-West, Inc. in the amount not-toexceed $67,739.25 to purchase 13 traffic signal controllers.
ACTION: Move to Waive the bidding requirements pursuant to FVMC 2.36.070 Par 2 and authorize staff to issue a sole source purchase order to CTWest, Inc. in the amount not-to-exceed $67,739.25 to purchase 13 traffic signal controllers.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
16. 1) Terminate existing contract 20-44 with Axon Enterprises Inc., and 2) Approve a new 5-year contract with Axon Enterprises Inc. for body worn cameras, tasers, interview room recording systems, and unlimited digital evidence storage storage
ACTION: Move to :
1) Terminate existing contract 20-44 with Axon Enterprises Inc., and 2) Approve a new 5-year contract with Axon Enterprises Inc. for body worn cameras, tasers, interview room recording systems, and unlimited digital evidence storage storage
MOTION: Bui SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
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
Mayor Bui
May 31 Attended the Celebration of Life for Ed Arnold
Vice Mayor Cunneen
May 26 Attended Flag Day Raising Ceremony at Veterans Park May 31 Attended the Celebration of Life for Ed Arnold
June 2 Attended the Groundbreaking Ceremony for Slater Apartments project Council Member Grandis
May 27 Attended the Boys and Girls Club Board Meeting
May 28 Attended the OC Sanitation District Board Meeting May 29 Attended the OCPA Marketing Sub-Committee meeting and Congressman Derek Tran’s AANHPI Ceremony
May 31 Attended the Celebration of Life for Ed Arnold
June 2 Attended the Slater Apartments Ground Breaking and the FVSD Educational Foundation Board Meeting
Council Member Constantine
May 22 Watched the recent Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the County of Orange website, then visited Fountain Valley Public Works staff at our Public Works Day event at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. Interested guests learned what our Public Works Department does in and for our community. Later, I participated in the Orange County Public Library Advisory Board Meeting at Orange County Library Headquarters in Santa Ana in place of fellow Council Member Jim May 23 Stopped in to the Film Friday event for senior citizens. The movie was “The Color of Money - 1986” at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.
May 26 Participated in the annual Fountain Valley Memorial Day event at Veterans Park, then stopped in at the annual Green Valley Memorial Day Picnic on the lawn outside the Adult Clubhouse at Green Valley.
May 28 Watched the Fountain Valley Planning Commission Meeting on the City’s website.
The Study Session item was regarding the Shopoff development on Euclid and Heil. The project includes apartments for rent, townhomes for sale, etc.
Information available at EuclidandHeil.com.
May 31 Stopped in at the Celebration of Life Event for the late sportscaster and fellow Fountain Valley resident, Ed Arnold at Mile Square Park, then presented a certificate from the City of Fountain Valley to a new business, Cyber Wings.
Afterwards, I attended the Fountain Valley Friends of the Library General Meeting and Luncheon at the Fountain Valley Library. The presenter was Jan Schroeder, Ph. D. Her presentation was “Ahead of the Fall: Stay Balanced & Active for a Vibrant Lifestyle”.
June 2 Participated in the JPI Groundbreaking Ceremony of the luxury apartment complex that’s being built on Slater and San Mateo — Slater Avenue Apartments. We haven’t had a groundbreaking event in 30 years. This project is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
Council Member Harper
May 21 Attended the PCTA meeting and then the Tip-A-Cop event May 26 Attended the Memorial Day Ceremony
May 27 Attended the OCTA Board meeting
May 28 Attended the OCTA Finance Committee meeting
May 29 Attended the Open House of State Senator Tony Strickland June 2 Attended the OCTA Regional Transportation Planning Committee
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Bui adjourned the meeting at 9:12 pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on June 17, 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: June 17, 2025
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives Update for March 27, 2025 through September 23, 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:
On March 27, 2025, the City Council held a strategic planning session with the executive management team and department managers. The Strategic Plan was then presented to City Council at the May 6 City Council Meeting for adoption. Those who were in attendance collaborated to establish the City’s six-month strategic planning objectives for March 27, 2025, through September 23, 2025. The strategic plan has and will continue to serve as a guideline for the City Council and City staff as we work to achieve our goals over the next year. The Strategic Plan goals on the attached spreadsheet have been updated so that the City Council can see the progress made on the action items.
DISCUSSION:
During the City’s Strategic Planning session on March 27, 2025, the City Council, executive management team, including department managers, discussed achievements and missed opportunities. Group discussions led to the creation of the City’s six-month strategic planning objectives. As adopted, the vision and mission statements are:
The City of Fountain Valley's vision statement is:
Fountain Valley is a safe, inclusive, and desirable community where you can live your best life! The City of Fountain Valley's mission statement is:
The City of Fountain Valley is a team-driven organization committed to providing excellent service to our community through our Core Values: Fiscal Stability, Honesty, Integrity and Ethical Behavior, Teamwork, Innovation, Quality of Life, and Excellent Customer Service.
City of Fountain Valley Strategic Plan
June 17, 2025
Through collaborative efforts, the City Council and City staff finalized the six-month strategic objectives matrix for March 27, 2025, through September 23, 2025 (Attachment No. 1) in support of the new goals for 2023-2026.
FISCAL REVIEW:
The fiscal impact has been budgeted in Fiscal Year 2025-26.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
Not applicable.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW:
Not applicable.
ATTORNEY REVIEW:
Attorney for the City has reviewed this item.
ALTERNATIVES:
Alternative No. 1: Receive and file the updated strategic objectives matrix for March 27, 2025, through September 23, 2025
Alternative No. 2: Direct staff to take an alternate action.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Alternative No. 1.
Prepared by: Rick Miller, City Clerk
Approved by: Maggie Le, City Manager
Attachment:
1. Six-Month Strategic Objectives Matrix for March 27, 2025, through September 23, 2025
1 CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
SIX-MONTH STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
March 27, 2025- September 23, 2025
City of Fountain Valley Vision Statement
Fountain Valley is a safe, inclusive, and desirable community where you can live your best life! City of Fountain Valley Mission Statement
The City of Fountain Valley is a team-driven organization committed to providing excellent service to our community through our core values.
Core Values
Fiscal Stability, Honesty, Integrity and Ethical Behavior, Teamwork, Innovation, Quality of Life, and Excellent Customer Service THREE-YEAR GOAL: ENHANCE THE CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT OF “A NICE PLACE TO LIVE”
WHEN WHO WHAT STATUS
DONE ON
TARGE
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REVIS
ED
COMMENTS
1. By April 1,
2025, City Council
Meeting
Community Services
Director
Present a proposal to the City Council for the creation of a 70th Anniversary Committee.
X Presented and received direction
from the City Council on April 1.
2. By June 17,
2025, City Council
Meeting
Police Chief &
Community Services
Director
Develop and present a YANA (You Are Not Alone) program
for the City.
X *Resources needed:
Marketing/promotion of the
program through social media,
podcast, etc.
3. By August 19,
2025, City Council
Meeting
Police Chief, Fire Chief,
& Public Works Director
Develop and present a volunteer CERT program. X
4. By August 1,
2025, City Council
Meeting
Police Chief &
Community Services
Director
Create an E-bike Safety Day and share in the City Council Communicator.
X *Resources needed: Marketing
(fliers), and engagement with our
schools
5. By May 6,
2025, City Council
Meeting
City Attorney & City
Clerk
Present Charter City pros and cons for direction. X Presented on May 20, the City Council requested more
information on the charter city in
August.
6. By September
16, 2025, City Council
Meeting
Deputy City Managerlead, with the Public
Works Director &
Police Chief
Present and update negotiation terms with the County CEO team on the North Island and seek direction from the City Council.
X Currently contacting the County
CEOs office to discuss/negotiate