MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FOUNTAIN
VALLEY AGENCY
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ FOUNTAIN VALLEY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Closed Session 4:30 p.m.
Study Session 5:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Closed Session matters only)
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representatives: Mayor and Vice Mayor Unrepresented employee: City Manager
There was no Reportable Action
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:10 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Study Session matters only)
1. Pension & OPEB Liabilities Update – Presentation by Ryan Smith, Finance Director Ryan Smith provided the City Council with an update on pension and OPEB Liabilities.
2. Informational Regarding Kratom – Presentation by Donny Farmer, Police Sergeant Police Sergeant Donny Farmer presented the issue of Kratom to the City Council. City Council requested that staff bring back an Ordinance that models what the County of Orange has adopted.
Public Comments: Melody, David, Jennifer Gillis, Misty Brown, John Shinholser, Lora Romney, Anthony, Dijon Evans, Allison Smith, Maddie, Susan, Ryan Sherman, Erin Berthold and Venus Usher
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:37 p.m.
INVOCATION Chaplain Chuck McLhenny
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
Vice Mayor Jim Cunneen was absent from the meeting. The absence was excused.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS
Study Session item #2 and Item #4 had revised reports that were given to the City Council and the public.
CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATE
City Manager Maggie Le and Mayor Bui provided their updates. Mayor Bui also asked Community Services Director Rob Frizzelle to give an update on the upcoming celebrations that were happening in the city.
PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of CERT Graduates – Presentation by Rod Cox, Interim Police Chief Interim Police Chief Rod Cox recognized the city’s first graduating class of CERT. Citizens’ Academy Overview and Participant recognition – Presentation by Ben Dieterle, Community Services Supervisor
Community Services Supervisor Ben Dieterle presented the participants of the first Citizens’ Academy and recognized there completion of the academy.
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Stephen Schwarz
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 1 - 4 were approved simultaneously.
1. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the September 30, 2025 Special City Council Meeting
ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the September 30, 2025 Special City Council Meeting
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cunneen
ABSTAIN: None
2. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the October 7, 2025 Regular City Council meeting ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the October 7, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cunneen
ABSTAIN: None
3. Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 9/26/2025 to 10/9/2025 ACTION: Move to Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 9/26/2025 to 10/9/2025 MOTION: Harper SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cunneen
ABSTAIN: None
4. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and Fountain Valley for a grant to develop joint Business Improvement District for Little Saigon
ACTION: Move to Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and Fountain Valley for a grant to develop joint Business Improvement District for Little Saigon
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cunneen
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. A Public Hearing to Introduce and Set for First Reading-Adoption an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley Repealing and Reenacting Portions of Title 18 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) and Consideration of a Resolution setting forth findings for Required Amendments to the 2025 California Building Codes Related to Local Climatic, Topographic and Geologic Conditions
Public Hearing Opened: 7:22 p.m.
No public Comments
Public Hearing Closed: 7:23 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Approve the First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley Repealing and Reenacting Portions of Title 18 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) and Consideration of a Resolution setting forth findings for Required Amendments to the 2025 California Building Codes Related to Local Climatic, Topographic and Geologic Conditions
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Bui
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cunneen
ABSTAIN: None
6. First Read and Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley, California, amending Chapter 14.17 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code pertaining to the Cross-Connection Control Program to be consistent with the City’s Cross-Connection Control Management Plan and the State Water Resources Control Board’s Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook
Public Hearing Opened: 7:26 p.m.
No public Comments
Public Hearing Closed: 7:27 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Approve the First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley, California, amending Chapter
14.17 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code pertaining to the CrossConnection Control Program to be consistent with the City’s CrossPage 10 Connection Control Management Plan and the State Water Resources Control Board’s Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cunneen
ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
7. Authorize Staff to Issue a Purchase Order to Wood Rodgers, Inc. for Design and Construction Management services for the Well No. 6 Rehabilitation Project for an Amount not-to-exceed $105,300.
ACTION: Move to Approve Issuing a Purchase Order to Wood Rodgers, Inc. for Design and Construction Management services for the Well No. 6 Rehabilitation Project for an Amount not-to-exceed $105,300.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cunneen
ABSTAIN: None
8. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley, California, Approving the Density Bonus and Affordable Housing Agreement for the Euclid & Heil Residential Project
ACTION: Move to Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley, California, Approving the Density Bonus and Affordable Housing Agreement for the Euclid & Heil Residential Project
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: Cunneen
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
October 8-9 Attended the annual Cal Cities Conference and the OC Sanitation District meeting October 9 Attended the Chamber Network at Night
October 11 Attended the Fountain valley Fire Dept Open House and Former Police Chief Kevin Childe memorial service
October 13 Attended the OCPA meeting
October 14 Attended the meeting with Public Works Director Scott Smith and Community Services Director Rob Frizelle at the new 16-acre site in Mile Square Park October 16 Attended the Mayor’s Breakfast, the OC Forum on redistricting and the OCTA Mayor’s Forum
October 17 Attended the OC Sanitation meeting
October 18 Attended the Charter City Town Hall and the Rose Gala event October 21 Attended the OC Sanitation Pan Pacific Sales Tax Revenue October 22 Attended the OC Steering Committee and the OC Sanitation meeting Vice Mayor Cunneen
October 8-9 Attended the annual Cal Cities Conference again this year at the Long Beach Convention Center.
October 14 Participated in the final session of the inaugural Citizens Academy Class of 2025 at the Public Works yard.
October 15 Attended the October Mayor’s breakfast event at MemorialCare offices.
October 18 Attended The Year of the Rose Gala with Mayor Bui at the Sapphire Center.
October 21 Chaired the OCTA Citizens Advisory Committee held at OCTA Headquarters.
Council Member Grandis
October 13 Attended the OCPA Board meeting
October 16 Attended the Mayors Breakfast, Kiwanis meeting and the Community Foundation Board meeting
October 18 Attended the Charter City Town Hall and the Mayor’s Ball October 20 Attended the Huntington Beach Fire Department Golf Tournament Council Member Constantine
October 11 Stopped in briefly at the funeral service for retired Police Chief Kevin Childe at Hyundai, then attended the annual Fire Department Open House at Fire Station 1 on Bushard, and the 50th Anniversary Celebration at Courreges Elementary School — a big birthday party! The last 2 events very well attended with many happy and excited children.
October 14 Watched the Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the County’s website.
October 15 Attended the 7th and last session of the Fountain Valley Citizens Academy and Graduation of the participants. There were presentations and stations by our Public Works Department and the event was held at our City of Fountain Valley Yard off Slater and Mt. Hermann.
October 16 Attended the last Mayor’s Breakfast of the Year. This morning, the guest speaker was Jacquie Henderson, the OCPA (Orange County Power Authority) Communication Director. The breakfast meeting was held at the MemorialCare Health System Offices on Brookhurst. Later, as the Trustee for the City of Fountain Valley on the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board, I participated in the Public Relations Committee Meeting, then our monthly Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Meeting at the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Office. In the evening, as a Director on the Fountain Valley Community Foundation Board via being an elected Fountain Valley City Council Member, I participated in the monthly Fountain Valley Community Foundation Board Meeting and subsequent Fountain Valley Community Foundation Board Meeting at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.
October 17 Watched the CASLAR Meeting on Zoom. It’s the California Sober Living and Recovery Task Force Meeting…almost monthly.
October 18 Participated, with all my fellow City Council Members, in the second Town Hall Meeting with the topic of “Should the City of Fountain Valley Become a Charter City”? at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. All of City Council was in attendance, along with our City Manager, Director of Community Services, City Clerk, and Management Analyst. There were approximately 52 residents in attendance — lots of discussion and questions.
October 23 Participated in a morning meeting with our City Manager, Maggie Le, Rob Frizzelle, our Community Services Director, and Omar Dadabhoy, our Community Development Director at City Hall regarding Federal Grants / Fountain Valley Sports Club Boys & Girls Club. Later, I participated in a Fire and Police Chief Recruitment Update at City Hall with our Attorney for the City, Colin Burns, City Manager, Maggie Le, fellow City Council Member Glenn Grandis, and our interim Police Chief Rod Cox.
Council Member Harper
October 8-9 Attended the Cal-Cities Conference
October 15 Attended the PCTA Board meeting and the Citizens’ Academy Graduation October 16 Attended the OCTA District 1 Mayors Forum and the Mayors Breakfast October 18 Attended the Charter City Town Hall and the year of the Rose Gala October 22 Attended the OCTA Finance Committee meeting
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Tonight’s City Council meeting was adjourned in the memory of Former Police Chief Kevin Childe and Roger Stanton
Mayor Bui adjourned the meeting at 7:50 pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on November 4, 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: November 4, 2025
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 10/10/2025 to 10/22/2025
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 certify 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 10/10/2025 and 10/22/2025 for a total of $2,794,031.59.
ATTORNEY REVIEW:
The Attorney for the City reviewed this staff report and concurs with the recommended action.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
Not applicable.