MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FOUNTAIN
VALLEY AGENCY
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ FOUNTAIN VALLEY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Closed Session 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Closed Session matters only)
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.
There was no Reportable Action
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:04 p.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Kene Panas
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
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS
Item number 8 on the agenda had the staff report and Hazard mitigation Plan amended for minor corrections.
CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATE
City Manager Maggie Le and Mayor Bui provided their updates.
PRESENTATIONS
Commemorating the 250th Anniversary US Marine Corps on November 10, 1775; Presented by Mayor Ted Bui
Mayor Bui recognized the 250th Anniversary of the US marine Corps. Fountain Valley Community Service Recognition; Presented by Mayor Bui Assistance League of Huntington Beach Kelli Hayward - President Fountain Valley Rotary Club Jim Cunneen, President
Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee and Board Fountain Valley Community Foundation Larry Crandall
Miss Fountain Valley Scholarship Foundation Sandi Licata, Executive Director Kiwanis Club of Fountain Valley Brian Genovese, President Fountain Valley Schools Foundation Megan Irvine, President Fountain Valley Chess Club Anh Vu, President
Mayor Bui recognized the community service organizations for their contributions to the city.
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Bella Tran, James Nguyen, Michael Nisco, Katy Wright, Vicki Johnson, Alex Prattes, Sea Prattes, Mike White,
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 1 - 4 were approved simultaneously.
1. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held October 18, 2025 ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the October 18, 2025 Special City Council Meeting
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the October 23, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the October 23, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 10/10/2025 to 10/22/2025 ACTION: Move to Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 10/10/2025 to 10/22/2025
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. Second Reading and Adoption 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
ACTION: Move to Approve the Second Reading and Adoption 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 CrossConnection Control Policy Handbook MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Introduction and first read of an ordinance adopting by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code as modified.
Public Hearing Opened: 7:08 p.m.
No public Comments
Public Hearing Closed: 7:09 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Approve the First Reading and Introduction of an Ordinance adopting by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code as modified.
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. Second Reading and Adoption 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
Public Hearing Opened: 7:11 p.m.
No public Comments
Public Hearing Closed: 7:12 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Approve the Second Reading and Adoption 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: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
7. Determine Whether to Place a Charter Measure on the November 2026 Ballot and, if so, Direct Staff Regarding Method of Drafting Proposed Charter Public Comments: Mike Monahan, Edward Sussman, Linda Ecker, Katy Wright, Julie, Elliot
Bubis, Rudy Huebner, Kathleen Rockney, Michael Nisco, James Nguyen, Marjorie Wray, Stephen Schwarz, Libby, Vincent Gonzales, Evan Jorgensen, Bill Spear, Paul LeBaron, Tiffany Lam, Fusako Takeda, Tannaz, Leena, Cindy Pham, Lindy Jordan, Lucia Vo, Cindy Tran, Victor Bui, Thao Pham, Jonathan Nguyen, Tracy Cameron Kuisel, Elizabeth Andrade, Phillip M, Linda Marquez, Brandy Marquez, Andy, Trudi (via Zoom) ACTION: Move to Approve Placing a Charter Measure on the November 2026 Ballot and, Directing Staff to Prepare a Simple Charter
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: Constantine, Grandis
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Resolution for Adoption of the Hazardous Mitigation Plan ACTION: Move to Approve a Resolution for Adoption of the Hazardous Mitigation Plan MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. Approve Amendment No. 3 to CON-19-65 (1126) with Pacific Coast Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Inc. for HVAC Maintenance Services at City Facilities to extend the contract term by twenty-five (25) months and increase the annual contract amount by $7,413.57 for a total annual contract cost of $114,442.45.
ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment No. 3 to CON-19-65 (1126) with Pacific Coast Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Inc. for HVAC Maintenance Services at City Facilities to extend the contract term by twenty-five (25) months and increase the annual contract amount by $7,413.57 for a total annual contract cost of $114,442.45.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Bui
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. Water Well Permit and Encroachment Agreement between the City of Fountain Valley, the City of Newport Beach, and the Laguna Beach County Water District for the construction, operation, and maintenance of two municipal production wells and associated facilities at 17902 Bushard Street.
ACTION: Move to Approve a Water Well Permit and Encroachment Agreement between the City of Fountain Valley, the City of Newport Beach, and the Laguna Beach County Water District for the construction, operation, and maintenance of two municipal production wells and associated facilities at 17902 Bushard Street.
MOTION: Bui SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen, Bui
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Council member Constantine requested that the City Council consider placing a Transient occupancy tax on the November 2026 ballot. There was no second
Council member Grandis requested that an update be given to the community by our Police Department relating to information on recent coyote activity. Seconded by Vice Mayor Cunneen Mayor Bui requested that the Flock Camera issue be brought back to the City Council in open session. There was no second.
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Stephen Schwarz
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AB 1234/GENERAL COMMENTS Mayor Bui
October 24 attended the ABAOC - 33rd Annual Awards Gala October 25 attended the Boys & Girls Club Gala
October 26 attended the OC Health Expo at Freedom Hall
October 28 attended the FV State of Schools Breakfast, attend Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, attend Senior Center Halloween Luncheon
October 29 Recorded a Nice Place to Podcast where Omar Databoy gives updates on sober living, business, etc., attend a press conference to receive a refund check on behalf of the city from OC Auditor-Controller Andrew Hamilton for unclaimed money.
October 30 attended the Halloween Luncheon @ City Yard
October 31 attended Our Lady of Guadalupe - Halloween Event
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 25 Attended the Ed Arnold Boys and Girls Club Annual Gala October 27 Attended the OCPA Special Board of Directors meeting October 28 Attended the State of the Schools event
November 4 Attended the Fountain valley leadership Academy graduation Council Member Constantine
October 24 Stopped in at the Halloween Trunk or Treat events at both Cox Elementary School and Ethan Allen Elementary School.
October 25th, Stopped in at the Halloween at Goodwill OC sales event, the Halloween Party at the Fountain Valley Promenade Center on Brookhurst, then the annual Halloween Festival at Coastal Community.
October 26 Stopped in at the 13th Annual Orange County Free Health Expo at Freedom Hall, Mile Square Park, then the Halloween Havoc 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon Event at Mile Square Park. Later, I stopped in at the 5-year anniversary at European Delights - Gourmet Foods.
October 27 Stopped in at the movie for senior citizens at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. The movie was “The Witches of Eastwick” - 1987.
October 28 Watched the Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the County’s website.
October 30 Participated in the Halloween Trick or Treating event at Fountain Valley City Hall — the Boys and Girls Learning Center, then participated in the Halloween Luncheon with Halloween Costumes and Pumpkin Contest at the City of Fountain Valley Yard. Later, I stopped in the at the annual Dia de los Muertos event at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center.
October 31 I attended the Halloween event Guadalupe Manor.
November 1 Stopped in to this new business after the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting event for Nail Isle on Newhope.
November 2 Stopped in at the “CA Voter ID Signature Drive / No on Prop 50 Rally” at the picnic shelter area on the Euclid (County) side of Mile Square Park.
November 4 Watched the Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the County of Orange’s website. Later, I had lunch with City Manager, Maggie at Que Vida Taqueria. Talked about latest City matter updates, etc. Later, I attended the Fountain Valley Leadership Academy Graduation at Fountain Valley City Council Chambers. This was our first group!
Council Member Harper
October 27 Attended the OCTA Board meeting
October 28 Attended the Cal Cities Webinar Prop 4 Funding October 30 Attended the Halloween Lunch at the City Yard and the CALCOG Finance Committee Meeting
November 3 Attended the OCTA Regional Transportation Planning Meeting
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Bui adjourned the meeting at 11:13 pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on November 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., in the Fountain Valley Council Chambers, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley.
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Ted Bui, Mayor
Attest:
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Rick Miller, City Clerk
CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
To: Honorable Mayor and Agenda Date: November 18, 2025
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives for September 23, 2025 through March 17, 2026
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 September 23, 2025, the City Council held a strategic planning session with the executive management team and department managers. The Strategic Plan was then presented to the City Council at the October 7, 2025, City Council Meeting for adoption. Those that were in attendance collaborated to establish the City’s six-month strategic planning objectives for September 23, 2025 through March 17, 2026. The strategic plan has and will continue to serve as a guideline for both the Council and City staff as we work to achieve our goals over the next few years. The Strategic Plan goals on the attached spreadsheet have been updated so that the City Council can see the progress that has been made on the action items.
DISCUSSION
During the City’s Strategic Planning session on September 23, 2025, the City Council, executive management team, including department managers, discussed the goals that will be worked on for the next six months.
Through the collaborative efforts, City Council and City staff help clearly define the goals and priorities of the City, in which a finalized Six-Month Strategic Objectives Matrix for September 23, 2025 through March 17, 2026 has been prepared for adoption.
FISCAL REVIEW
The fiscal impact has been budgeted in Fiscal Year 2025-26.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Not applicable.