MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FOUNTAIN
VALLEY AGENCY
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ FOUNTAIN VALLEY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Closed Session 4:00 p.m.
Study Session 5:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:03 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Closed Session matters only)
None
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: De La Cruz 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: People v. Bernal
No Reportable Action
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Workers Compensation: William McQuaid v. City of Fountain Valley No Reportable Action
4. 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
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9
Name of case: Sean McClintock and Valerie Flores v. City of Fountain Valley No Reportable Action
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:14 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Study Session matters only)
1. County North Island Terms – Presentation by Omar Dadabhoy, Community Development Director and Rod Cox, Interim Police Chief
Omar Dadabhoy presented the County North Island Terms to the City Council. The City Council provided direction in negotiating with County in regard to any pending CIP projects, code enforcement cases and the RHNA numbers. The City Council would also like an impact study conducted as well, to confirm what is needed relating to public safety.
2. Discussion Regarding Charter City Status – Presentation by Colin Burns, Attorney for the City Colin Burns presented the Charter City item. The City Council approved having two community town hall meetings and a community survey to discuss becoming a Charter City.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:09 p.m.
INVOCATION Halil Aydid
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Council Member Patrick Harper
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 1 – The updated minutes were provided to the City Council and the public.
CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATE
City Manager Maggie Le provided her update.
PRESENTATIONS
Proclamation Declaring September as Hunger Action Month – Presentation by Mayor Bui Mayor Bui presented the proclamation to Tony Perez from Abound Food Care. USA 250 OC; Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States – Presentation by Jo Ellen Chatham Jo Ellen Chatham presented the USA 250 OC regarding the country’s 250th Birthday. Business Recognition of Fountain Valley Montessori – Presentation by Mayor Bui Mayor Bui presented the business recognition to Fountain Valley Montessori. Recognition of AYSO Boys 19U National Champions and AYSO Boys 14U National Champions – Presentation by Mayor Bui
Mayor Bui recognized the AYSO Boys 19U National Champions and AYSO Boys 14U National Champions.
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Andrew Di Giovanna, Tina Tapia
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 1 through 9 were approved simultaneously. Item No. 7 was pulled by Council member Grandis for discussion.
1. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the July 15, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Amended Draft Minutes of the July, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 7/4/2025 to 8/7/2025 ACTION: Move to Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 7/4/2025 to 8/7/2025 MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. Request to Destroy Police Department Records
ACTION: Move to Approve the Request to Destroy Police Department Records MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. Approve a Resolution to Accept the Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant Money, Amend the FY 2025-26 Budget COPS/SLES Fund in the Amount of $80,000 and Appropriate an Expenditure to Incorporate the Changes into the FY 2025-26 Budget ACTION: Move to Approve a Resolution to Accept the Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant Money, Amend the FY 2025-26 Budget COPS/SLES Fund in the Amount of $80,000 and Appropriate an Expenditure to Incorporate the Changes into the FY 2025-26 Budget
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5. City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives Update for March 27, 2025 through September 23, 2025.
ACTION: Move to Approve the City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives Update for March 27, 2025 through September 23, 2025.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. Adopt a Resolution to Repeal the City Council Policy on Military Leave and Related Matters ACTION: Move to Adopt a Resolution to Repeal the City Council Policy on Military Leave and
Related Matters
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7. Approve Amendment No. 10 to PSOMAS Contract 18-18 for an amount not-to-exceed $60,000 for continued consultant project management, inspection and project close out services related to the I-405 Improvement Project.
ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment No. 10 to PSOMAS Contract 18-18 for an amount not-toexceed $60,000 for continued consultant project management, inspection 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
8. Approve Amendment No. 1 to CON-1364 with Sierra Analytical Labs, Inc. for Backflow Testing Services to extend the contract term by twenty-seven (27) months and accept a unit price increase with no change to the annual contract amount, which is not to exceed $25,000 ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment No. 1 to CON-1364 with Sierra Analytical Labs, Inc. for Backflow Testing Services to extend the contract term by twenty-seven (27) months and accept a unit price increase with no change to the annual contract amount, which is not to exceed $25,000
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. Approve Amendment No. 1 to CON-1365 with Sierra Analytical Labs, Inc. for Water Quality Testing Services to extend the contract term by twenty-seven (27) months, accept a unit price update, and increase the annual contract amount by $10,000 for a new total annual amount not to exceed $80,000.
ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment No. 1 to CON-1365 with Sierra Analytical Labs, Inc. for Water Quality Testing Services to extend the contract term by twenty-seven (27) months,
accept a unit price update, and increase the annual contract amount by $10,000 for a new total annual amount not to exceed $80,000.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. Approval of the FY 2025/26 Comprehensive User Fee Schedule Public Hearing Opened: 6:58 p.m.
No Public Comments
Public Hearing Closed: 6:59 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Approve the FY 2025/26 Comprehensive User Fee Schedule MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11. Accept the bids and award a construction contract to Trueline Construction & Surfacing, Inc. for the Pickleball Courts Conversion and Resurfacing Project, Project No. 25018, in the amount not-to-exceed $118,835.
ACTION: Move to not approve the bid award and hold off on the permanent project MOTION: Bui
The proposed motion by Mayor Bui died for lack of a second.
ACTION: Move to Approve the bids and award a construction contract to Trueline Construction & Surfacing, Inc. for the Pickleball Courts Conversion and Resurfacing Project, Project No. 25018, in the amount not-to-exceed $118,835, and look into paying this contract with Park Funds as opposed
to the General Fund
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Bui
12. Approve the City to utilize the Orange County Master Purchase Agreement (contract MA080-25011708) and award a contract to G2 Construction, Inc., in the amount of $491,164 for the installation of Full Capture System (FCS) devices into the City’s storm drain inlets.
ACTION: Move to Approve the City to utilize the Orange County Master Purchase Agreement (contract MA-080-25011708) and award a contract to G2 Construction, Inc., in the amount of $491,164 for the installation of Full Capture System (FCS) devices into the City’s storm drain inlets MOTION: Cunneen SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. Approve Amendment No. 3 to CON-19-54 (1060) with DMS Facility Services LLC for Janitorial Services at City Offices & Facilities to extend the contract term by twenty-seven (27) months and increase the annual contract amount by 3.15% in the first year and by an additional 3.00% in the second year of the extension ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment No. 3 to CON-19-54 (1060) with DMS Facility Services LLC for Janitorial Services at City Offices & Facilities to extend the contract term by twenty-seven (27) months and increase the annual contract amount by 3.15% in the first year and by an additional
3.00% in the second year of the extension
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
14. The Fire Department requests City Council approval for a contract with Inland Fleet Solutions Inc. for a thirty-four (34) month term, to provide as-needed maintenance and
repair services for Fire Department apparatus.
ACTION: Move to Approve a contract with Inland Fleet Solutions Inc. for a thirty-four (34) month term, to provide as-needed maintenance and repair services for Fire Department apparatus.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Bui
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
15. Group Home/Sober Living Home Enforcement Update
This was a receive and file item, There was no vote taken.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Council Member Constantine requested that the timing for business signs to come down after closing be addressed. Second by Vice Mayor Cunneen
Council Member Constantine requested that businesses that are no longer in business have the property maintained while a new tenant is being sought after. Second by Vice Mayor Cunneen
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
None
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AB 1234/GENERAL COMMENTS Mayor Bui
No report received
Vice Mayor Cunneen
July 29 Attended the Procession Honoring Fire Chief Bill McQuaid July 31 Attended the unveiling of “Ed Arnold Way” street sign at the sports park entrance August 7 Attended the Annual Legislative Breakfast
August 13 Attended the Mayor’s Breakfast
August 17 Attended the 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon event at Freedom Hall and then attended the farewell of Michael and Ally at Grocery Outlet
Council Member Grandis
July 16 Attended the Fountain Valley Connect breakfast
July 17 Attended the Concerts in the Park
July 31 Attended the Concerts in the Park
August 2 Attended the Great Fountain Valley Campout
August 5 Attended the National Night Out
August 7 Attended the Kiwanis meeting and the 2nd Annual City Bowling Tournament vs. the Chamber of Commerce
August 9 Attended the Pins for Kids event
August 13 Attended the Mayors Breakfast
August 16 Attended the Cultural Heritage Festival and the Grocery Outlet event August 18 Attended the Fountain Valley night at Angel Stadium Council Member Constantine
July 17 Stopped in at the 3rd Concert in the Park this summer towards the end of the Chris Lozano’s Band performance. Nice crowd at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.
July 19 Stopped in at the Green Valley Community Shred Day event at the Family Clubhouse, then stopped in at APEX Cuts before their ribbon cutting / grand opening event. Later, I stopped in to the 24 Hour Fitness Grand Opening Event with health vendors.
July 24 Stopped in at the 4th Concert in the Park this summer. The band was “Stone Soul” at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.
July 26 Stopped in and greeted FVPD and others at the E-Bike Safety Rodeo at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center.
July 28 Met with Acting Fountain Valley Fire Chief Tim Saiki, fellow City Council Member Jim Cunneen, Public Works Director Scott Smith, and City Manager Maggie Le about our potential in-house Ambulance Program. It was something the late Bill McQuaid, our Fountain Valley Fire Chief was wanting to bring to our community until he passed away unexpectedly last week.
July 29 Watched the procession for our late Fire Chief Bill McQuaid as it exited the 405 Freeway and drove past Fountain Valley City Hall on the way to the funeral home on Beach Blvd. In Huntington Beach.
July 31 Stopped in at the 5th and final Concert in the Park before it started at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. Later that evening, I attended the Annual Electeds Dinner event at the Orange County Fair at the Orange County Fairgrounds, stopped in also to the RV Demolition Derby Event also at the Fairgrounds. Our Interim Police Chief Rod Cox participated in this charity event.
August 1 Participated, as an advisor to the Fountain Valley Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities, in the Luau-themed dance at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.
August 2 Volunteered for the Fountain Valley Community Foundation, a 3 1/2 hour shift of check-in for the annual Great Summer Campout at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. I stopped in again later that evening.
August 4 Stopped in at City Hall after the morning welcoming of our new Admin Intern Jaelyn LeBaron.
August 5 Attended the Annual National Night out at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. Again, this year, FVPD K9 Pomix was the star of the event.
August 7 Attended the annual Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast at the Fountain Valley Senior and Community Center. The event featured CA Senator Tony Strickland, Orange County Board of Supervisor Janet Nguyen, CA Congressman Derek Tran, and Fountain Valley Mayor Ted Bui. In the evening, I attended the 2nd Annual Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce Bowling Tournament in which 3 teams participated: the City of Fountain Valley, Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce, and the Fountain Valley School District at Fountain Bowl. City Hall was the winning team.
August 8 Stopped by the Film Friday for senior citizens at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. The movie was “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” August 9 Watched the Livable California workshop on Zoom.
August 12 Watched the Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the County of Orange website.
August 13 Attended the Mayor’s Breakfast hosted by Vice Mayor Cunneen in which Chief Operating Officer Emily Randle of Orange Coast Memorial Hospital was the presenter at the MemorialCare Health System Building on Brookhurst. She gave a great update on the hospital, to include the potential new parking structure with bridge on the Talbert side of the property. At noon, I participated in the CalCities “Mayors and Council Members Department Roundtable Discussion” on Zoom.
That evening, I watched the Fountain Valley Planning Commission Meeting on the City’s website.
August 14 Watched the CASLAR (California Sober Living and Recovery) Task Force Meeting on Zoom. Later, I stopped in at the Fountain Valley Night Market outside Fountain Bowl.
August 15 Stopped in at the “50 Years of the Vietnamese American Journey - Cultural Heritage Festival” at Freedom Hall, Mile Square Park hosted by Orange County Board of Supervisor Janet Nguyen. In the evening, I attended our City’s Movie in the Park “Inside Out 2” at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. Later that night, I stopped in and spent a few hours at our scheduled DUI checkpoint / Drivers license checkpoint on Warner between Brookhurst and Bushard.
August 16 Stopped in at the going away for Grocery Outlet owner Michael Hohertz, who sold his store. The new owners were introduced at this flow event. Later, I stopped in at the “50 Years of the Vietnamese American Journey - Cultural Heritage Festival” at Freedom Hall, Mile Square Park hosted by Orange County Board of Supervisor Janet Nguyen.
August 17 Stopped in at the “50 Years of the Vietnamese American Journey - Cultural Heritage Festival” at Freedom Hall, Mile Square Park hosted by Orange County Board of Supervisor Janet Nguyen.
Council Member Harper
July 16 Attended the PCTA meeting
July 17 Attended the Concert in the Park
July 23 Attended the OCTA Finance Committee meeting
July 24 Attended the Concert in the Park
July 28 Attended the OCTA Board meeting
July 29 Attended the Funeral procession for Fire Chief Bill McQuaid
July 31 Attended the Concert in the Park
August 5 Attended National Night Out
August 7 Attended the Legislative Breakfast and then the Bowling event vs. the Chamber of Commerce
August 13 Attended the OCTA Finance Committee meeting and the Mayor’s Breakfast August 16 Attended the Cultural Heritage Festival at Freedom Hall August 18 Attended the CALCOG Board meeting – representing OCTA
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Bui adjourned the meeting at 8:19 pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on September 25, 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: September 25, 2025 Members of the City Council SUBJECT: City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 8/8/2025 to 9/3/2025 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 8/8/2025 and 9/3/2025 for a total of $5,696,344.22.
ATTORNEY REVIEW
The Attorney for the City reviewed this staff report and concurs with the recommended action.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Not applicable.