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, February 17, 2026
Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Closed Session matters only)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
(1 potential case)
There was 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 Metals
There was no reportable action.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case)
The City Council hired an outside investigator to review complaints filed against City Council Members. The investigation cost $27,545. Outside Counsel determined that there was no policy violation.
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
1. City Council expenditures (legal/conference) and City Manager Authority Contracts – Presentation by Ryan Smith, Finance Director
Finance Director Ryan Smith presented the financial information that the City Council requested.
2. City Council Policy Update – Presentation by Rick Miller, City Clerk City Clerk Rick Miller presented the City Council Policies that were being amended as well as additional options for City Council Policies that were provided by Council Member Bui.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Kene Panas
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Mayor Jim Cunneen
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/ ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Harper, Mayor/Chair Cunneen
All present
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATE
City Manager Maggie Le and Mayor Cunneen provided their updates.
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Katy Wright, Victor, Debra Wondercheck, Michael Hutton, Martha, Urson Russell, Linda
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the February 3, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the February 3, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Bui
2. Receive and file the quarterly Treasurer’s Report for quarter ended December 31, 2025.
ACTION: Move to Receive and File the quarterly Treasurer’s Report for quarter ended December 31, 2025.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives for September 23, 2025 through March 17, 2026
ACTION: Move to Receive and File the City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives for September 23, 2025 through March 17, 2026 MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. Pulled by Council Member Bui
Approve the City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 1/22/2026 to 2/4/2026
ACTION: Move to Approve the City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 1/22/2026 to 2/4/2026
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Bui
5. Approval of (1) the renewal of Brightly asset management software subscriptions and (2) an agreement for managed support services, in a net-neutral total annual cost, to provide enhanced training, support, and integration continuity for Brightly asset man ACTION: Move to Approve the renewal of Brightly asset management software subscriptions and (2) an agreement for managed support services, in a netneutral total annual cost, to provide enhanced training, support, and integration continuity for Brightly asset management
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. Pulled by Council Member Constantine
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Revising Fountain Valley Municipal Code Section
2.04.200 Regarding the Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore ACTION: Move to Approve the Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Revising Fountain Valley Municipal Code Section 2.04.200 Regarding the Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: Bui
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
7. Accept the MKN & Associates Fee Proposal in the Amount of $299,372 for the Design of the Bushard Street and Slater Avenue Waterline Replacement Project (Project).
ACTION: Move to Accept the MKN & Associates Fee Proposal in the Amount of $299,372 for the Design of the Bushard Street and Slater Avenue Waterline Replacement Project (Project).
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Council Member Bui requested that study sessions occur before acquiring property for the purpose of housing use. Second by Council Member Grandis
Council Member Bui requested that staff provide an update on 20 applicants that have applied for sober living homes but have not had a hearing yet.
Council Member Grandis requested that the city investigate an AI policy. Second by Council Member Constantine.
Council Member Grandis requested that the City Council put a limit on using the City Attorney’s time.
Second by Council Member Constantine
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Evan Jorgensen
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AB 1234/GENERAL COMMENTS Mayor Cunneen
February 4 Attended the ride along with Community Resource Officer Shaw of FVPD February 5 Attended the Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee and then the Barbeque at the City Yard
February 7 Attended the City’s Lunar New year event at Mile Square Park February 10 Attended the recording of the Lunar New year greetings at multiple media stations February 12 Attended the zoom meeting with the Mayor and Representatives from Hekinan City, Japan and then the Chamber of Commerce Network at Night event February 16 Attended the Lunar New years Eve Community Event at Advance beauty College Vice Mayor Harper
February 5 Attended the Barbeque at the City Yard
February 7 Attended the Lunar New Year event at the Recreation Center February 9 Attended the OCTA Board meeting and New Years message at VNA TV February 10 Attended the New years Message at Little Saigon TV February 12 Attended the Zoom meeting with Hekinan City, Japan Council Member Grandis
February 5 Attended the City Yard Superbowl Barbeque
February 7 Attended the Lunar New year Festival at the Recreation Center February 9 Attended the OCPA Board meeting
February 16 Attended the Lunar New year Eve event at Advance Beauty College
Council Member Constantine
February 5 Participated in the monthly FV Chamber of Commerce GAC Meeting (Government Affairs Council) on Microsoft Teams. Later, I distributed around the monthly Centerpiece Newsletter for Founders Village Senior and Community Center. My drop offs included: Richard’s Cookie Jar, Lamppost Pizza, Qargo Coffee, Gavin’s Donuts and Bagels, Glee Donuts, and Dunkin’ Donuts. At lunchtime, I attended.
The Annual City Staff Super Bowl BBQ at the City Yard.
February 6 Participated in our bi-monthly Fountain Valley Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities Valentines-themed Dance at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. I’m the City’s primary representative on this Committee.
February 7 Participated in the annual Lunar New Year Festival at the FV Recreation Center. It was very well attended.
February 9 Participated in the City’s twice yearly “Free the Files” Day and lunch at the City Yard.
February 10 Watched the Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the County’s website.
February 12 Attended a breakfast meeting at Mimi’s Cafe with Interim Police Chief Rodney Cox and our Mayor Jim Cunneen. The meeting was for the purpose of wrapping up Chief Cox’s contract with the City of Fountain Valley — an update before our new Police Chief gets onboard — Craig Heredia. In the evening, attended the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce Network at Night Mixer at Istanbul Grill. The food was delicious — as always!
February 13 Stopped in at the evening Valentine’s Day Dance for senior citizens at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. The Then and Now band was exceptional, as always.
February 17 Participated in the photos for City Staff/City Council at City Hall.
Council Member Bui
No report was filed
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Cunneen adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on March 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., in the Fountain Valley Council Chambers, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley.
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Jim Cunneen, 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: March 3, 2026
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 2/5/2026 to 2/18/2026 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:
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 2/5/2026 and 2/18/2026 for a total of $2,363,691.58.
ATTORNEY REVIEW:
The Attorney for the City reviewed this staff report and concurs with the recommended action.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
Not applicable.