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 5:15 p.m.
Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 25, 2025
Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:00 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: People v. Bernal
No Reportable Action
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: City of Fountain Valley v. Omni Metal Furnishing, Inc.
This item was continued until the October 7, 2025 Regular City Council meeting
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case)
By a 5-0 vote, the City Council approved the initiation of a petition to be filed.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
(1 potential case)
No Reportable Action
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:28 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Study Session matters only)
1. Employee Engagement Committee Update – Presentation by Jenni Worsham, Community Services Manager & Robin Harnish, Finance Manager
An update was provided on what the Employee Engagement Committee has accomplished over the last and what they propose to plan in the future.
2. Policy on City Filming Procedure – Presentation by Meghan Wishner, Management Analyst Meghan Wishner presented a draft policy on filming city events. The policy will be renamed Standard Operating Procedure.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:07 p.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Alfonso Ramirez
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Mayor Ted Bui
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 3 – An Attachment to the Treasurers Report was updated to include the sweep account.
CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATE
City Manager Maggie Le and Mayor Bui provided their updates.
PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of Sonesta ES Suites Employee Mark Sandoval – Presentation by Mayor Bui Mayor Bui recognized Mr. Sandoval for his life-saving efforts towards one of the guests at Sonesta Suites.
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Don Stewart, Tina Tapia
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7 were approved simultaneously. Item No. 8 was pulled by Council member Harper for discussion.
1. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the August 19, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the August 19, 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 8/8/2025 to 9/3/2025 ACTION: Move to Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 8/8/2025 to 9/3/2025 MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. Receive and file the quarterly Treasurer’s Report for quarter ended June 30, 2025.
ACTION: Move to Receive and file the quarterly Treasurer’s Report for quarter ended June 30, 2025.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. Annual Report of the Planning Commission and the Planning Department Activities for FY 2024-25
ACTION: Move to Approve the Annual Report of the Planning Commission and the Planning Department Activities for FY 2024-25
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5. Approve an agreement with Southern California Edison to enter the LS-1 Option E program and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and Attorney for the City.
ACTION: Move to Approve an agreement with Southern California Edison to enter the LS-1 Option E program and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and Attorney for the City.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. Approve the revised agreement between the City of Fountain Valley and CalOptima Health for participation in the City’s voluntary participation in the Voluntary Rate Range Program (VRRP)
ACTION: Move to Approve the revised agreement between the City of Fountain Valley and CalOptima Health for participation in the City’s voluntary participation in the Voluntary Rate Range Program (VRRP)
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7. Approval of the agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) for Sharing Consultant Costs for 2025 Urban Water Management Plans in the amount of $62,004 plus a contingency of 10% for a total amount not to exceed $68,204 ACTION: Move to Approve the agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) for Sharing Consultant Costs for 2025 Urban Water
Management Plans in the amount of $62,004 plus a contingency of 10% for a total amount not to exceed $68,204
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Item pulled by Council Member Harper
Purchase and implementation of Brightly Confirm Work Order and Asset Management System with ESRI GIS integration.
ACTION: Move to Approve the purchase and implementation of Brightly Confirm Work Order and Asset Management System with ESRI GIS integration.
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Public Hearing - FY 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
Public Hearing Opened: 6:52 p.m.
No public comments
Public Hearing Closed: 6:53 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Approve the FY 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
10. Approve Amendment No. 2 to CON 21-63 (1040) with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment No. 2 to CON 21-63 (1040) with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. 1) Authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Olathe Ford Sales, Inc., pursuant to FVMC
2.36.070 (a) (4), for the purchase of four (4) new 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Patrol Units for $234,451.70 through the existing cooperative contract with Sourcewell; and 2) Authorize staff to dispose of the existing vehicles by means that best meet the City’s needs ACTION: Move to 1) Authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Olathe Ford Sales, Inc., pursuant to FVMC 2.36.070 (a) (4), for the purchase of four (4) new 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Patrol Units for $234,451.70 through the existing cooperative contract with Sourcewell; and 2) Authorize staff to dispose of the existing vehicles 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
12. Authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Plumber’s Depot, Inc., pursuant to FVMC
2.36.070 (a) (4), for the purchase of one (1) new 2025 GapVax MC1510-3S3X Combination Jet/Vac truck for $734,828.32 through the existing cooperative contract with Sourcewell; and Authorize staff to dispose of Unit #8969 by means that best meet the City’s needs.
ACTION: Move to Authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Plumber’s Depot, Inc., pursuant to FVMC 2.36.070 (a) (4), for the purchase of one (1) new 2025 GapVax MC1510-3S3X Combination Jet/Vac truck for $734,828.32 through the existing cooperative contract with Sourcewell; and Authorize staff to dispose of Unit #8969 by means that best meet the City’s needs
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council and of the City of Fountain Valley relating to the classification, compensation, and terms of employment of employees represented by Teamsters Local 986 - 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.
ACTION: Move to Adopt a Resolution of the City Council and of the City of Fountain Valley relating to the classification, compensation, and terms of employment of employees represented by Teamsters Local 986 - 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.
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Bui
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
14. Approval of a MOU between the Cities of Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and Fountain Valley for a grant to develop joint Business Improvement District for Little Saigon This item was continued to the October 23, 2025 Regular City Council meeting.
15. Request for a one-year extension and CPI Increase to the Hourly Rates for the Harper & Burns Legal Services Contract
ACTION: Move to Approve a Request for a one-year extension and CPI Increase to the Hourly Rates for the Harper & Burns Legal Services Contract MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
16. Approve a transition to the proposed City-operated Ambulance Program and direct the Fire Department to coordinate a detailed transition plan, including the purchase of capital
equipment and funding of additional staff, targeting implementation by November 2026.
ACTION: Move to Approve a transition to the proposed City-operated Ambulance Program and direct the Fire Department to coordinate a detailed transition plan, including the purchase of capital equipment and funding of additional staff, targeting implementation by November 2026
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Bui
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Council Member Constantine requested that a study session on Code Enforcement be presented to the City Council. There was no second.
Council Member Harper requested that staff bring back a Resolution of Opposition to Proposition 50.
Second by Vice Mayor Cunneen
Mayor Bui requested that the city follow the ban on a new drug, “Kratom”. Second by Council member Grandis
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
None
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AB 1234/GENERAL COMMENTS Mayor Bui
June 4, attend Youth Government Day
June 5, attend the Mayor’s Panel and Media at the Great Wolf Lodge Southern California Later in the day attend OC Park Meeting
June 6, attend Phuc Long Tea & Coffee Ribbon Cutting
June 12 Attend OC Waste & Recycling meeting. Later in the evening attend FV Night Market June 18 Attend PCTA Board Meeting and Chamber of Commerce Multi Culture Round table June 20 Welcoming everyone to the Summerfest Opening Ceremony June 26 Attend GWC Police Academy Graduation. Attend State of the City Fullerton. Attend State of the City Stanton
June 27 Attend Supervisor Nguyen office hour and update for senior program July 1 Attend the Senior Center Independence Day Luncheon July 4 Attend the 4th of July Parade in HB
July 31 Attend the Concerts in the Park and Ed Arnold Way Recognitioni August 7 Attend the chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast. Attend 2nd Annual Bowling
Tournament.
August 16 Attend Cultural Heritage Festival 50yrs celebration organized by OC Supervisor Nguyen August 20 Attend PCTA Board Meeting. Attend Chief Bill McQuaid’s Celebration of life service.
Sept 3 Attend FV Citizen’s Academy
Sept 5 Attend FV Lobster Festival ceremony opening
Sept 10 Attend FVPD Badge Pnning Ceremony
Sept 11 Attend Fire Station 1, remembering 9/11 servicemen and victims of the tragic loss of life.
Attend OC Waste & Recycling meeting. Attend Chamber of Commerce Network at Night.
Sept 13 Attend 9th Annual Ed Arnold Volunteer recognizing Larry Crandall for been volunteering of the year service award.
Sept 23 Attend strategic planning retreat
Sept 25 Attend FACCOC Go Green & Health Expo Mayoral Panel Vice Mayor Cunneen
August 20 Attended the transport ceremony and celebration of life for Fire Chief Bill McQuaid September 3 Attended the Inaugural Fountain Valley Citizens’ Academy September 4 Attended the Cal Cities OC Division meeting September 5 Attended the Lobster Fest
September 12 Attended the Mobility 21 Transportation Industry event September 16-19 Attended the Sister Cities International Summit in Japan September 24 Attended the award ceremony for a $550,000 grant from the Orange County Business Council
Council Member Grandis
August 20 Attended the Celebration of Life for Fire Chief Bill McQuaid August 21 Attended the Community Foundation meeting
August 25 Attended the Special Board Meeting for OCPA
August 26 Attended the Boys and Girls Club Board Meeting August 27 Attended the OC Sanitation Steering Committee meeting August 29 Attended the HAM Final Reveal at Advanced Beauty College September 5 Attended the Lobsterfest
September 14-21 Attended the Sister City Conference in Osaka, Japan September 22 Attended the OCPA marketing meeting
Council Member Constantine
August 20th, attended the Memorial Service for our late Fountain Valley Fire Chief, Bill McQuaid at Mariners Church Irvine. Later, I attended a memorial dinner event in his honor at Heritage Park with his family, friends, City staff, etc.
August 21, as the Trustee for the City of Fountain Valley to the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board, I participated in the Board Meeting at the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District headquarters in Garden Grove. In the evening, I participated as a Director in the Fountain Valley Community Foundation Board Meeting and Grant Meeting, then attended the Volunteer Meeting at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.
August 22nd, stopped in at the film for senior citizens “The Bucket List - 2007” at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.
August 23rd, stopped in at the Fountain Valley Historical Society’s Old Fashion Ice Cream Social at Heritage Park.
August 25th, watched the ACC-OC (Association of California Cities - Orange County) virtual webinar “Redistricting California: What the 2025 Congressional Maps Could Mean for Orange County” on Zoom.
August 26th, watched the Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the County’s website.
August 27th, listened to the Blue Dag “ADA Open Discussion - Bring Your Barriers” on Zoom, then the ACC-OC (Association of California Cities - Orange County) virtual webinar “The Impact of Medi-Cal Changes on Orange County’s Health Care Landscape” on Zoom.
August 28th, participated in a meeting about our potential City ambulance problem at City Hall with our City Manager, fellow City Council Member Jim Cunneen, and City staffers Finance Director Ryan Smith, Human Resources Director Tania Knauerhaze, and Tim Saiki, our Acting Fire Chief. Later, I stopped in at the City Hall’s Multicultural Potluck at our City Hall Courtyard, then the Annual Boy Scout BBQ supporting Fountain Valley High School Baron Bingo at Fountain Valley High School.
September 3rd, attended our Annual Employees Health & Wellness Fair and luncheon at our Recreation Center, Fountain Valley Sports Park.
September 4th, participated in our City of Fountain Valley Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities Meeting at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.
September 5th, participated in the annual Original Lobster Festival Welcome” by City Council at the Fountain Valley Sports Park, then stopped in at our our City of Fountain Valley Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities first “Social Club” event, the Chess Club, and the “Western Dance for Senior Citizens”. The country music was great and the dance very well attended. All 3 at Founders Village Community and Senior Center.
September 6th, attended our Free E-Waste, Paper Shredding and Compost Bag Giveaway event at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. It was super, successfully busy! I also stopped in at the “United 4 Orange County 4 Million Moments of Impact 2030 Kick-Off Event” at the Fountain Valley Sports Park since it was right there where I parked. Later, I stopped in at the annual “Original Lobster Festival” at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.
September 7th, stopped in at the annual “Original Lobster Festival” at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.
September 9th, watched the Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the County’s website.
September 10th, attended the Fountain Valley Police Department’s Badge Pinning Ceremony for several new Fountain Valley police officers and many promotions at Saigon Grand Center. I am so proud of all of them.
Our City’s trip to Japan went well for the 2025 Sister U.S. - Japan Sister Cities Summit — their 70th Anniversary starting September 14th through September 20th. This was truly something very special, as they don’t do an annual conference. Our City is considering doing a Sister City with one in Japan.
I flew on Japan Airlines and stayed at OMO Kansai Airport in Izumisano, Osaka, Japan. From City Hall, on the trip was our City Manager, Maggie, fellow City Council Members Ted Bui, Jim Cunneen, and Glenn Grandis. Additionally, our Public Works Director Scott Smith was in attendance.
The Summit venue for opening, breakout, and closing sessions Tuesday through Friday was the Star Gate Hotel across the way.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday Summit Sessions included:
The Opening Ceremony and Presentation; Hajimori of US-Japan Sister City Relationships, “Kamome Comes Home: How a Lost Boat Brought Two Cities Together” — absolutely riveting and heartwarming!
“Helping Through Heartbreak: Supporting Your Sister City During a Tragic Event”.
Tuesday evening, we attended a VIP Reception and the Izumisano Mayor Hiroyassu Chiyomatsu Welcome Reception also at the Star Gate Hotel.
“Economic Partnerships - Reimagining What’s Possible”.
“Expert Panel: Leveraging the Power of Sports Diplomacy”. “Unlocking Opportunities: A US - Japan Dialogue on Female Leadership & Innovation”. “Let’s Network! Sister City Showcase and Experience Japan - Hands on Cultural Activities” — really great, with lots of Sister Cities in a tradeshow format.
Wednesday evening there was a Tomodachi Reception at the Summit site, then we walked to the Ochi Arena for a fabulous 20-minute fireworks display that was the most amazing I’ve seen.
Later, we joking the Sakura City team (Manager Takayanagi, City Clerk Takahashi and Emmanuel Josiah for dinner at Kushikatsu Ebessan in Rinkutown.
On Thursday, we all attended the Osaka World Expo. Our tour was the U.S. and Japan Pavilions. I was honored to be permitted to also tour the Italy Pavilion and see original works of art by Da Vinci, Caravaggio, and Perugino.
Empower - Closing Plenary - “The Future of the US - Japan Relationship: Empowering the Leaders of Tomorrow”.
Boarded the Japan Airlines flight back to Los Angeles Airport on Saturday evening and returned on Saturday before noon, since gaining the hours lost due to crossing the various time zones.
September 23rd, participated in our twice a year Citywide Strategic Planning Meeting at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center.
September 24th, stopped in at the weekly Fountain Valley Citizen’s Academy. This week, it was Fire Station 1 on Bushard, then returning to Founders Village Senior and Community Center.
Council Member Harper
August 20 Attended the PCTA meeting
August 25 Attended the OCTA Board meeting
August 27 Attended the OCTA Finance Committee meeting
August 28 Attended the OCTA Regional Transportation Planning Committee meeting and the CALCOG Finance Committee meeting
September 5 Attended the Lobster Festival
September 8 Attended the OCTA Board meeting
September 10 Attended the OCTA Finance Committee meeting and Police Badge Ceremony at Saigon Grand Center
September 13 Attended the Rotary Club Event Ed Arnold volunteer of the year September 17 Attended the PCTA meeting
September 18 Attended the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Committee meeting September 20 Attended the Miss Fountain Valley breakfast September 22 Attended the OCTA Board meeting
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Bui Adjourned tonight’s meeting in the Memory of Fountain Valley Fire Chief Bill McQuaid and Bill Curley, Partner at the Attorney for the City’s’ Office of Harper and Burns.
Mayor Bui adjourned the meeting at 8:21 pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on October 7, 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: October 7, 2025
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 9/4/2025 to 9/25/2025 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 9/4/2025 and 9/25/2025 for a total of $6,562,055.51.
ATTORNEY REVIEW
The Attorney for the City reviewed this staff report and concurs with the recommended action.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Not applicable.