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, October 7, 2025
Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Closed Session matters only)
Libby
1. 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.
No Reportable Action
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case - consider amicus support re City of Huntington Beach v. Newsome) City Council voted 5-0 to not initiate litigation.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Kurt Neuhausen v. City of Fountain Valley No Reportable Action
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 case) City Council voted 4-0 to not initiate litigation. Council Member Constantine was not present due to connection issues with Zoom.
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case)
No Reportable Action
6. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representatives: Mayor and Vice Mayor Unrepresented employee: City Manager
Item 6 was continued to the end of the City Council meeting. There was no Reportable Action.
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:28 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Study Session matters only)
1. Removal of On-Street Parking and Addition of a Traffic Lane for Southbound Euclid Street, Between Edinger Avenue & Warner Avenue – Presentation by Scott Smith, Public Works Director
Public Works Director Scott Smith presented the item and received direction from the City Council to move forward with the project.
2. Municipal Code Requirements: business closure – Presentation by Omar Dadabhoy, Community Development Director
Lead Code Enforcement Officer Josh Aronsen presented the requirements for business closure and what must be done to secure vacant properties.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:02 p.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Natalie Benson
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 Member Kim Constantine was sick and attended the meeting via Zoom.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATE
City Manager Maggie Le and Mayor Bui provided their updates.
PRESENTATIONS
Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities Awards Program – Presentation by Jenni Worsham, Community Services Manager
John Borack recognized the recipients of the Committee for Persons with Disabilities Awards. Business Recognition – LA Fitness – Presentation by Mayor Bui The representatives from LA Fitness were not present to receive their recognition. Business Recognition – Lamppost Pizza – Presentation by Mayor Bui Mayor Bui presented the owners of Lamppost Pizza with their business recognition. Proclamation Recognizing the Month of September as National Potluck Month – Presentation by Mayor Bui
Mayor Bui presented a Proclamation stating the month of September as National Potluck Month. US Japan Sister Cities Summit Recap – Presentation by Scott Smith, Public Works Director Scott Smith, Public Works Director, presented information on the trip that the City Council and some staff members took to Japan to attend the sister city summit.
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Jaye Towne, Libby
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2 were approved simultaneously. Item No. 3 was pulled by Council Member Constantine for discussion.
1. Receive and Final the Draft Minutes of the September 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the September 25, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 9/4/2025 to 9/25/2025 ACTION: Move to Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 9/4/2025 to 9/25/2025 MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. Item pulled by Council Member Constantine
Approve a CPI Increase for Republic Services (dba Rainbow) Trash Collection Rates for Residential and Commercial Service
ACTION: Move to Approve a CPI Increase for Republic Services (dba Rainbow) Trash Collection Rates for Residential and Commercial Service MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: Constantine
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
4. Amendment to Professional Services Agreements with The Code Group Inc. and True North Compliance Services for Plan Review and Staffing Services ACTION: Move to Approve an Amendment to Professional Services Agreements with The Code Group Inc. and True North Compliance Services for Plan Review and Staffing Services
MOTION: Cunneen SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5. City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives Adoption for October 7, 2025 through March 17, 2026
ACTION: Move to Approve the City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives Adoption for October 7, 2025 through March 17, 2026
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. Consideration of Resolution Setting forth the City Council’s Official Position Opposing Proposition 50: Legislative Congressional Amendment Regarding Congressional Redistricting Public Comments: Jaye Towne, Diane Bubis, Marc Ecker, Edward Sussman, Alana Molcho, Rudy Huebner, Lee Martin, Anna Katsuki, Libby, Elizabeth Andrade ACTION: No action or vote was taken on item number 6.
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
No report given
Vice Mayor Cunneen
September 28-30 Attended the ICSC Western Conference in Palm Springs September 30 Attended the Town Hall meeting
October 1 Attended the Coffee with a Cop event and the virtual meeting with Frank Eguchi, President of the Huntington Beach Sister Cities and Mayor Koiki of Hekinan City Council Member Grandis
September 29 Attended the Hyundai 5K Color Run
September 30 Attended the Charter City Town Hall
October 1 Attended the Coffee with a Cop
October 2 Attended the OCPA 3 Year Celebration
Council Member Constantine
September 27 Stopped in at the annual Hyundai Hope on Wheels 5K and Color Fun run at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. There were well over 2,000 participants — our biggest event ever!
September 28 Stopped in at the Orange County Around the Table Community Potluck at Mile Square Park between shelters 3 & 4. I arrived towards the end of set-up of all the tables and chairs.
October 1 Participated in our first of two Community Town Halls informing the public about the potential of Fountain Valley becoming a Charter City. City Council sat on the dais in City Council Chambers. The speakers were all against the concept of Fountain Valley becoming a Charter City.
October 2 Attended the annual Coffee with a Cop event at Artisan 7 Leaves at Brookhurst and Garfield. In the evening, I stopped in at the 5th week of the Fountain Valley Citizens Academy. It was at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center and the topic was “Fountain Valley Recreation”. The participants have been attending these weekly meetings they signed up for.
October 3 Participated in hosting our annual Fountain Valley Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities Halloween-themed Dance at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. We had nearly 200 attendees — our biggest dance ever! WOW!!
October 4 Attended the new UPS Store Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting event on Magnolia and Warner. Later, I attended the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting event (after the ribbon cutting) for LadyBelle Medical Spa on Warner. Later, I stopped in at the Moon Lantern Festival Opening Ceremony at the Fountain Valley Sports Park and the similar parking lot event at the shopping center at Brookhurst and Heil.
Council Member Harper
September 29 Attended the CALCOG Board meeting
September 30 Attended the Charter City Town Hall
October 1 Attended the Port of Long Beach tour with Assembly Member Tri Ta and the Coffee with a Cop event
October 6 Attended the OCTA Regional Transportation Planning Committee meeting
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Tonight’s City Council meeting was adjourned in the memory of Philip Nisco, a long time Fountain Valley resident and dedicated volunteer and community member.
Mayor Bui adjourned the meeting at 9:00 pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on October 23, 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 23, 2025
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 9/26/2025 to 10/9/2025
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 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 9/26/2025 and 10/9/2025 for a total of $2,210,613.44.
ATTORNEY REVIEW
The Attorney for the City reviewed this staff report and concurs with the recommended action.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Not applicable.