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, March 17, 2026
Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Closed Session matters only)
Art Groenveld, Lyn Semeta
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (2 potential cases)
There was no reportable action
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Boys and Girls Club of Huntington Valley at Fountain Valley Sports Park Agency negotiator: City Manager, Deputy City Manager-Community Services Manager, Deputy City Manager-Community Development Director, Director of Public Works, Director of Finance, Attorney for the City
Negotiating parties: City of Fountain Valley and Boys and Girls Club of Huntington Valley Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
There was nothing to report on this item.
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:23 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ray Price, Michael Wakefield, James Henshall, Kseniya Barber, Katy Wright, Mina Sourial, Robert Eisenmam, Ben Nielsen, Angela Brown, Aaron Rodecker, Libby, Darryl Paine, Laura Muniz, Mark Leonard, Evan Jorgensen, Blaize Stillwell,
1. Discussion Regarding the Purchase of Real Property Located at 17168 and17230 Newhope St. – Presentation by Omar Dadabhoy, Community Development Director / Deputy City Manager The City Council directed staff not to proceed with the purchase.
This item was heard at the end of the City Council meeting, at 8:08 p.m.
2. Mayoral Rotation – Presentation by Colin Burns, Attorney for the City The City Council did not proceed with the minimum year(s) requirement for Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Brent Wagner
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Council Member Glenn Grandis
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
Mayor Cunneen provided his update.
PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of Anton Le Penske, Isaac Nolan Lieu and Alex Nguyen for Obtaining Their Eagle Scout Rank – Presentation by Mayor Cunneen
Mayor Cunneen recognized Anton Le Penske, Isaac Nolan Lieu and Alex Nguyen for Obtaining Their Eagle Scout Rank
Proclamation Recognizing March as Women’s History Month – Presentation by Mayor Cunneen Mayor Cunneen presented the Proclamation recognizing March as Womens History Month to the Fountain Valley Womens Club Co-Presidents, Dianne Schautschick and Margaret Roche
Recognition of Jenni Worsham, Community Services Manager, for being installed as the California Parks and Recreation Society President for 2026.
Mayor Cunneen recognized Jenni Worsham for being installed as the California Parks and Recreation Society President for 2026
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the March 3, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the March 3, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Item pulled by Council Member Bui
Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 2/19/2026 to 3/4/2026 ACTION: Move to Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 2/19/2026 to 3/4/2026
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Bui
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 Approve the City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives for September 23, 2025 through March 17, 2026
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. Approval of the Municipal Water District of Orange County Water Conservation Participation Agreement (CON-15-39) FY 24-26 Addendums 3D – Meter Area Measurements Program in the amount of $8,552 and 3E – Conservation Framework Technical Assistance Program in the amount of $20,552.35; and reaffirmation that the Director of Public Works retains the authority to execute all Participation Agreement Addendums, excluding Addendums 3D and 3E
ACTION: Move to Approve the Municipal Water District of Orange County Water Conservation Participation Agreement (CON-15-39) FY 24-26 Addendums 3D – Meter Area Measurements Program in the amount of $8,552 and 3E – Conservation Framework Technical Assistance Program in the amount of $20,552.35; and reaffirmation that the Director of Public Works retains the authority to execute all Participation Agreement Addendums, excluding Addendums 3D and 3E
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5. 2025 Annual State Housing Element Progress Report
ACTION: Move to Approve the 2025 Annual State Housing Element Progress Report MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
6. Adopt Revised City Council Policies
ACTION: Move to Approve the Amended City Council Policies MOTION: Harper SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
APPOINTMENTS
7. Appointment to the Housing and Community Development Committee ACTION: By a 3-2 vote, Noel Don Nguyen was appointed to the Housing and Community Advisory Committee
Public Comment: Evan Jorgensen
Votes for Noel Don Nguyen – Bui, Harper, Cunneen
Votes for Katy Wright – Constantine, Grandis
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Council Member Constantine requested that the City Council have a study session on making it mandatory for council members to be present for committee / commission interviews in order to vote on appointments. There was no second.
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
None
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AB 1234/GENERAL COMMENTS Mayor Cunneen
March 5 Attended the Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee, the Police Department Organizational Assessment and then the State of City Event at Freedom Hall
March 7 Attended the season opening ceremony for Fountain Valley Little League March 9 Attended the Tour of the OC Animal Care Facility in Tustin March 10 Attended the Rotary Club’s annual every student succeeding awards March 11 Attended the California Parks and Rec opening session for their annual conference March 12 Attended the Cal Cities Orange County Division meeting March 13 Attended and threw out the first pitch at the first ever Friday Night Games for Fountain Valley Little League
Vice Mayor Harper
March 4 Attended the Tripepi Smith Strategic Planning Preparation March 5 Attended the State of the City
March 9 Attended the OCTA Board meeting
March 10 Attended the CALCOG regional leadership conference March 13 Attended the Yakult Tour with the office of Assembly Member Tri Ta Council Member Grandis
March 4 Attended the Climate Action Campaign Webinar and the OCPA mid-year budget March 5 Attended the State of the City and the Chamber Legislative Committee meeting March 7 Attended the Little League Opening Day
March 9 Attended the OCPA Board of Directors meeting and the Chamber “Cash Mob” benefitting the Community Foundation
March 14 Attended the Celebration of Life for Jan Heisterman Council Member Constantine
March 4 Participated in my Fountain Valley Strategic Plan Interview with our contracted Consultants, Tripepi Smith. Morgan interviewed me on Zoom in preparation for our twice a year Fountain Valley Strategic Planning Meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 24th at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center. In the afternoon, as our Fountain Valley City Trustee on the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board, completed my once every 2 years fiscal and financial training per the newly implemented SB 827. In the evening, I attended the Fountain Valley HCD (Housing and Community Development) Committee Meeting at City Hall. Two new members are now on this committee.
March 5 Participated in the Fountain Valley Police Department Organizational Assessment with 2 representatives from our contracted consultant, Baker Tilly. In the evening, I participated in our annual “State of the City” event. This year it also included a “Taste of Fountain Valley” and was held in Freedom Hall wishing Mile Square Park. The event was very well attended and lots of fun.
March 6 Stopped in at the Fountain Valley Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities Social Club at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. There were approximately 40 attendees.
March 9 Stopped in towards the end of the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce “Cash Mob” event at Thai Station (restaurant) on Slater at Ward.
March 10 Was happy to attended the Rotary Club of Fountain Valley “Every Student Succeeding” Breakfast event at the Fountain Valley School District on Slater. The attendees were: Isaiah Nieto of Courreges Elementary, Samantha Monson of Cox Elementary, Elias Abd-Elhady of Fulton Middle School, Katie Day of Gisler, Victoria Beltran of Masuda Middle School, Carter Kent of Newland Elementary, Weston Carney of Oka Elementary, Hannah Tran of Plavan Elementary, Lucia Shang of Talbert Middle School, and Aidan Houston of Tamura Elementary. I then watched the Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the County’s website. Later, I participated in a fundraiser for the Friends of the Fountain Valley Library (FOL) with a to go purchase from Philly’s Cheesesteak.
March 11 Participated in the League of California Cities Mayor and Council Member Department Roundtable Discussion on Zoom.
March 12 Toured Orange County Animal Care (the Orange County Animal Shelter) in Tustin per this scheduled meeting with management and a top staffer. In the evening, I attended the League of California Cities First Division Meeting at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center. It was well attended and the featured speaker was the
Honorable Don Barnes, Orange County Sheriff-Coroner. He was very informative.
March 13 Watched the CASLAR (California Sober Living and Recovery Task Force). Sober Living Task Force Meeting on Zoom.
March 17 Participated in a meeting regarding out of pocket medical costs for employees with Mayor Jim Cunneen, Finance Director Ryan Smith, and Omar Dadabhoy, Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director. At lunchtime, I attended the annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon at Founders Village Senior and Community Center. Everyone was so festive at this very well-attended luncheon.
Council Member Bui
March 5 Attended the State of the City
March 11 Attended the installation of Jenni Worsham as the CPRS President and then the OC Sanitation meeting
March 12 Attended the OC Waste Management meeting and then the Chamber Network at Night event
March 14 Visited OC Parks
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Cunneen adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m.pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on April 7, 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: April 7, 2026
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 3/5/2026 to 3/25/2026 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 3/5/2026 and 3/25/2026 for a total of $3,787,952.85.
ATTORNEY REVIEW
The Attorney for the City reviewed this staff report and concurs with the recommended action.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Not applicable.