AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR
AGENCY TO THE FOUNTAIN
VALLEY AGENCY
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/
FOUNTAIN VALLEY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Closed Session 5:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Council Chambers
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
http://www.fountainvalley.org
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CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the governing bodies listed herein to be routine and will be enacted on simultaneously with one motion without discussion unless separate action and/or discussion is requested by a governing body member, staff, or a member of the public.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: Persons wishing to speak in favor of or in opposition to a proposal are given an opportunity to do so during the public hearing. Those wishing to address a governing body during the hearing are requested to complete the speaker card and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the hearing. If a proposed action is challenged in court, there may be a limitation to
raising only those issues raised during the hearing or in written correspondence received by the governing body at or before the hearing.
Note: The Fountain Valley City Council serves as the Successor Agency to the Fountain Valley Agency for Community Development (Successor Agency), the Fountain Valley Housing Authority, and the Fountain Valley Finance Authority. The Actions of the Successor Agency are separate and apart from the actions of the City Council.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Closed Session matters only)
Persons wishing to speak on a Closed Session matter are requested to identify themselves by completing a blue speaker card indicating the item they want to address and to give the card to the City Clerk prior to the public comment period.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Heirs of Sean McClintock v. City of Fountain Valley (Claim No. CJP-3053938)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case)
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Brent Wagner
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Vice Mayor Patrick Harper
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/ ROLL CALL Council Members: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Harper, Mayor/Chair Cunneen
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATE
PRESENTATIONS
• Student Activities Update from Fulton Middle School ASB • Arbor Day Proclamation – Presentation by Mayor Cunneen
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
The Unscheduled Matters Public Comments portion will last 15 Minutes at the beginning of the meeting. Any requests to speak on unscheduled matters after the initial 15 minutes, will be heard at the end of the meeting, unless the Mayor approves an extension of this time. If an individual speaks during the First unscheduled matters time period, they do not get to speak at the end of the meeting as well. Persons wishing to speak on an unscheduled matter are requested to identify themselves by completing a blue speaker and to give the card to the City Clerk. Each person will have up to 3 minutes to speak. The City Clerk will call upon those that wish to speak.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Scheduled Matters Only)
Persons wishing to speak on Agenda item(s) are requested to identify themselves by completing a blue speaker card indicating the item they want to address and to give the card to the City Clerk prior to the public comment period. Each person will be given up to 3 minutes to speak on the entire Consent Calendar, 3 minutes to speak on each item pulled from the consent calendar, and 3 minutes to speak on any agendized item(s) not appearing on the Consent Calendar.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar Items 1 – 5 will be approved simultaneously with one motion unless separate action/or discussion is requested.
1. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the April 7, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Page 1
2. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the Special Meeting from April 9, 2026 Page 15
3. Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 3/26/2026 to 4/8/2026 Page 16 Recommended Action: Staff recommends Alternative No. 1 to approve the attached Register of Demands representing payments made by the City of Fountain Valley between 3/26/2026 and 4/8/2026 for a total of $1,689,711.05.
4. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance approving Code Amendment No. 25-07 – An Amendment to the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan to Remove the Maximum 25% Medical Office Use Requirement From Planning Area C in Section 4.4.3 of the Warner/Newhope Specific Page 29
Recommended Action: Staff is requesting City Council approval of Alternative No. 1 to adopt the attached Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley approving a categorical exemption per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approving Code Amendment No. 25-07 to remove the maximum 25% medical office use requirement from Planning Area C in Section 4.4.3 of the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan and to permit medical office use by-right in Planning Area C of the Specific Plan, during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Plaza del Lago office building located at 17220 Newhope Street.
5. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance approving Code Amendment No. 26-01 – An Amendment To Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) Sections 21.08.030, 21.15.030, and
21.90.020, And Add Section 21.46.120 To Permit Owner-Occupied And Rental Multi-Family
Recommended Action: Adopt the attached Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley approving a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approving Code Amendment No. 26-01 to amend Sections 21.08.030, 21.15.030, and 21.90.020, and add Section 21.46.120 to permit owneroccupied and rental multi-family uses by right for projects with 20% or more units affordable to lower income households.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Each person will have up to 3 minutes to speak on each Public Hearing.
6. Public Hearing - Approval of the FY 26-27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan – Presentation by Ashlyn Newman, Neighborhood Improvement Manager
Recommended Action: Conduct a public hearing for the FY 26-27 Action Plan, approve the FY 26-27 Action Plan, and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to submit the final FY 26-27 Action Plan to HUD prior to the June 3, 2026, deadline.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Persons wishing to speak on an unscheduled matter are requested to identify themselves by completing a blue speaker and to give the card to the City Clerk. Each person will have up to 3 minutes to speak. The City Clerk will call upon those that wish to speak.
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AB 1234/GENERAL
COMMENTS
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR
AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
The next Regular Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council is May 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., in the Fountain Valley Council Chambers, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley.
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, April 7, 2026
Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:00 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: Miller v. City of Fountain Valley (Claim No. CJP-3055716) There was no reportable action.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Herrera v. City of Fountain Valley (Claim No. CJP-3054187) There was nothing to report on this item.
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:03 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Katy Wright, Dan Hay
1. Boys and Girls Clubs Lease Agreement / Roof Replacement / Ad Hoc Committee – Presentation by Rob Frizzelle, Community Services Director
City Council requested that an 11-person committee be formed, made up of 5 staff, 4 members of the public, and 2 City Council members. Council Member’s Glenn Grandis and Kim Constantine were appointed to serve on the committee. The 4 members of the public will go through the application and interview process prior to appointments being made.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION Mayor Jim Cunneen
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Council Member Kim Constantine
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
Council Member Ted Bui participated in the meeting remotely, via Zoom, due to him having a cold. He was located at City Hall, in his office and there was no one present in his office.
CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATE
Mayor Cunneen provided his update.
PRESENTATIONS
Student Activities Update from Los Amigos High School Mayor Cunneen introduced the students from the Los Amigos High School ASB:
Kenia Villarreal Giles, President
Monserrat Valle Chavez, Vice President
Kae Truong, Secretary
Carol Williams, Treasurer
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Andrew Di Giovanna
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the March 17, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the March 17, 2026 Regular City
Council Meeting
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Harper
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 3/5/2026 to 3/25/2026 ACTION: Move to Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 3/5/2026 to 3/25/2026
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Harper
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. Approval of Amended and Restated NPDES Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement.
ACTION: Move to Approve the Amended and Restated NPDES Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Harper
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. Approve Amendment No. 1 to CON-1396 with California Waters Development, Inc. for Water Feature Maintenance Services to extend the contract term one (1) year for a new total annual amount not to exceed $16,520.
ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment No. 1 to CON-1396 with California Waters Development, Inc. for Water Feature Maintenance Services to extend the contract term one (1) year for a new total annual amount not to exceed $16,520.
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Harper
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5. Fire Department SB 1205 Mandated Inspection Report
ACTION: Move to Approve the Fire Department SB 1205 Mandated Inspection Report MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Harper
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Consider: (1) Approval of the WISE Agreement with the County of Orange and Related Documents; and (2) Authorization to Mail Proposition 218 Notice for Either a One-Year Residential Solid Waste Rate Adjustment or a Five-Year Residential Solid Waste Rate Adjustment Schedule, Based on Increased County Disposal Fees Under the WISE Agreement
Public Hearing Opened: 6:41 p.m.
No public comments
Public Hearing Closed: 6:42
ACTION: Move to Approve: (1) Approval of the WISE Agreement with the County of Orange and Related Documents; and (2) Authorization to Mail Proposition 218 Notice for Either a One-Year Residential Solid Waste Rate Adjustment or a Five-Year Residential Solid Waste Rate Adjustment Schedule, Based on Increased County Disposal Fees Under the WISE Agreement MOTION: Harper SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7. Public Hearing and Introduction: Code Amendment No. 25-07 – An Amendment to the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan to Remove the Maximum 25% Medical Office Use Requirement From Planning Area C in Section 4.4.3 and to Permit Medical Office Use ByRight in Planning Area C During the Hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Plaza Del Lago (PDL) Office Building Located at 17220 Newhope Street
Council Member Constantine recused herself from this item due to a possible conflict of interest related to her partner, related to tile work.
Public Hearing Opened: 6:54 p.m.
No public comments
Public Hearing Closed: 6:55
ACTION: Move to Approve: (1) Approval of the WISE Agreement with the County of Orange and Related Documents; and (2) Authorization to Mail Proposition 218 Notice for Either a One-Year Residential Solid Waste Rate Adjustment or a Five-Year Residential Solid Waste Rate Adjustment Schedule, Based on Increased County Disposal Fees Under the WISE Agreement MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Bui
AYES: Bui, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSE: Constantine
8. Public Hearing and Introduction: Code Amendment No. 26-01 – An Amendment To Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) Sections 21.08.030, 21.15.030, and 21.90.020, And Add Section 21.46.120 To Permit Owner-Occupied And Rental Multi-Family Uses By Right For Projects With 20% Or More Units Affordable To Lower Income Households Public Hearing Opened: 6:54 p.m.
No public comments
Public Hearing Closed: 6:55
ACTION: Move to Approve: (1) Approval of the WISE Agreement with the County of Orange and Related Documents; and (2) Authorization to Mail Proposition 218 Notice for Either a One-Year Residential Solid Waste Rate Adjustment or a Five-Year Residential Solid Waste Rate Adjustment Schedule, Based on Increased County Disposal Fees Under the WISE Agreement MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
9. Approve the Proposed 2026 Legislative Platform
ACTION: Move to Approve the proposed 2026 Legislative Platform MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. Project No. 24042; 2025 Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement Project 1) Accept the bids and award a construction contract to CEM Construction Corporation for Project No. 24042, 2025 Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement Project (Project), in the amount not-to-exceed $2,031,630;
2) Accept the proposal from PSOMAS and authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order for the proposal amount of $306,422 for Construction Management and Inspection services for the Project;
3) Accept the proposal from JIG Consultants and authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order for the proposal amount of $24,585 for continued Construction Engineering Support services for the Project;
4) Accept the proposal from The Converse Professional Group and authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order for the proposal amount of $19,848 for Materials and Soils Testing services for the Project; and,
5) Approve the Director of Public Works to have a one-time 20% Change Order authority for this Project.
ACTION: Move to Approve Project No. 24042; 2025 Sewer Rehabilitation and Replacement Project as presented.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. Accept the Garland/DBS, Inc. proposal and award a contract in a total not to exceed amount of $2,410,107 for Citywide Facility Roofing replacements and repairs on various City facilities.
Public Comment: Dan Hay
ACTION: Move to Approve and Accept the Garland/DBS, Inc. proposal and award a contract in a total not to exceed amount of $2,410,107 for Citywide Facility Roofing replacements and repairs on various City facilities.
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12. Request Approval to Renew a Five-Year Agreement with Orange County Animal Care for the Continued Provision of Animal Care and Control Services ACTION: Move to Approve to Renew a Five-Year Agreement with Orange County Animal Care for the Continued Provision of Animal Care and Control Services MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Bui
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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. Second by Council Member Grandis
Council Member Constantine requested that the Planning Commission agenda be modified, similar to City Council to allow for non-agendized public comments to be heard at the beginning and end of the meeting. Second by Council member Grandis
Council Member Constantine requested that in the future, public comments on agendized items be heard prior to the staff report from city staff. There was no second.
Council Member Constantine requested that the City Council review the campaign sign guidelines.
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 18 Attended the OC Connect Breakfast and the 2026 Legislative Committee meeting March 19 Attended the virtual meeting hosted by Alicia Berhow of Cox Communications March 20 Attended the City of Orange State of the City event March 21 Attended and led the first Mile with the Mayor March 24 Attended the Semi-Annual Strategic Planning Session March 26 Attended the Executive Committee meeting for SARFPA March 30 Attended the Garden Grove Unified School District State of the District event March 31 Attended the quarterly Sister Cities Advisory Committee meeting April 1 Attended the OCTA Mayor forum
April 2 Attended the Monthly Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee meeting
April 4 Attended the FV Easter Egg Hunt event
Vice Mayor Harper
March 19 Attended the OCTA Finance Subcommittee meeting March 22 Attended the Historical Society Lunch
March 23 Attended the OCTA Board Meeting
March 24 Attended the Strategic Planning meeting
April 1 Attended the OCTA Mayors Forum for the 1st District April 6 Attended the OCTA Regional Planning meeting
Council Member Grandis
March 18 Attended the OCPA Strategic Planning Workshop
March 19 Attended the FVCF Board meeting and Volunteer meeting March 21 Attended the FV Women’s Club Murder Mystery
March 24 Attended the Strategic Planning Session
March 30 Attended the Charity Poker Planning Session
March 31 Attended the OCPA marketing and Communications committee meeting April 2 Attended the FV Chamber Government Affairs Committee meeting April 4 Attended the FV Easter Egg Hint
Council Member Constantine
March 18 Participated in the City of Fountain Valley Legislative Platform for 2026 Meeting at City Hall with Mayor Jim Cunneen and Meghan Wishner, our Management Analyst.
March 19 Participated, as the City of Fountain Valley Trustee to the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board, their monthly Board Meeting at the Orange County Mosquito and Vector
Control District in Garden Grove. In the evening, I participated in the Fountain Valley Community Foundation Grants and Board Meetings (as the City’s appointee to this Committee), and the Fountain Valley Community Foundation Volunteer Meeting all at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.
March 21 Participated in the City of Fountain Valley’s first “Mile with the Mayor” as me, some City staff, and a few members of the public walked from the steps of Fountain Valley City Hall to the MemorialCare offices on San Mateo.
March 24 Participated in our twice a year Citywide Strategic Planning Meeting at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center.
March 25 Attended the graduation ceremony for 6 new Fountain Valley Police Department RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) members. To learn more, see the Fountain Valley City website: fountainvalley.gov. Later, I toured the construction site of Slater Avenue (Jefferson Fountain Valley) Top-Out Event Milestone at the corner of Slater and San Mateo. In the evening, I attended some of the Fountain Valley Planning Commission Meeting at City Hall, then watched the rest of it on the City of Fountain Valley’s YouTube Channel.
March 26 Listened to the City of Fountain Valley Measure HH Advisory Oversight Committee Meeting via phone.
March 31 Had a lunch meeting with City Manager, Maggie at Pho Hanoi.
April 1 Attended the Fountain Valley Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting at Fountain Valley City Hall. The next one will be in September.
April 2 Participated in the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce GAC (Government Affairs Committee) Meeting on Zoom in which the guest speaker was local Assembly Member Tri Ta. Later, I watched the ACC-OC (Association of California Cities Orange County) and First 5 OC The Orange County Child Care Landscape Webinar: Challenges, Resources, and Next Steps on Zoom.
April 4 Participated in the City of Fountain Valley annual Easter Egg Hunt event at our Fountain Valley Sports Park. Then, I stopped in at the annual Easter Egg-Citement event for the Green Valley community on our Green Valley South Greenbelt.
April 6 Delivered around Founders Village Senior and Community Center monthly newsletters to various businesses such as Richard’s Cookie Jar, Qargo Coffee, Park View Estates, Palm Island Adult Living Community 55+, Glee Donurts, and Gavin’s Donuts and Bagels.
Council Member Bui
March 18 Attended the FV Connect event
March 21 Attended the Health Expo
March 24 Attended the Strategic Planning
March 25 Attended the Chamber of Commerce event and the OC San Board meeting March 31 Attended the meeting with District Attorney Todd Spitzer
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Cunneen adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m.pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on April 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., in the Fountain Valley Council Chambers, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley.
___________________________
Jim Cunneen, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
Rick Miller, City Clerk
MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
City Council Chambers
10200 Slater Ave
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 3:30 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/ ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Harper, Mayor/Chair Cunneen
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
CLOSED SESSION
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 No Reportable Action
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
(1 potential case - facts unknown to potential plaintiffs) No Reportable Action
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Cunneen adjourned the special meeting at 3:56 pm
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Jim Cunneen, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________
Rick Miller, City Clerk
3:30 PM – SPECIAL MEETING
CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
To: Honorable Mayor and Agenda Date: April 21, 2026
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 3/26/2026 to 4/8/2026 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 3/26/2026 and 4/8/2026 for a total of $1,689,711.05.
ATTORNEY REVIEW
The Attorney for the City reviewed this staff report and concurs with the recommended action.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Not applicable.
Register of Demands
April 21, 2026
ALTERNATIVES
Alternative No. 1: Approve the attached Register of Demands.
Alternative No. 2: Do not approve as presented and provide direction to staff.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Alternative No. 1 to approve the attached Register of Demands representing payments made by the City of Fountain Valley between 3/26/2026 and 4/8/2026 for a total of $1,689,711.05.
Prepared by: Ryan Smith, Finance Director
Reviewed by: Colin Burns, City Attorney
Approved by: Maggie Le, City Manager
Attachment 1: Register of Demands 3/26/2026 to 4/8/2026.
City Of Fountain Valley
Register of Demands
3/26/2026 - 4/8/2026
Department
Check
Date Vendor Description Doc #
Check/ACH
# Amount
10000000 NON-DEPARTMENTAL
03/26/26 PAPER RECYCLING & SH FREE THE FILES DAY SHRED BINS 48173 2318396 338.00 03/26/26 STANDARD INSURANCE C MAR 2026 - VISION ACTIVE 48162 2318422 3,195.44 03/26/26 STANDARD INSURANCE C MAR 2026 - VISION COBRA 48163 2318423 134.20 03/26/26 MUNICIPAL DENTAL POO APR 2026 DELTA DENTAL PPO 48180 2318393 12,862.92 03/26/26 MUNICIPAL DENTAL POO APR 2026 DELTA DENTAL HMO 48181 2318394 1,578.12 04/02/26 THE LINCOLN NATIONAL APR 2026 LIFE INSURANCE/LTD/ADD/EAP 48598 2318504 1,977.60 04/01/26 FOUNTAIN VALLEY POLI PR PPE260324 - DED 8002 48599 5727 2,475.00 04/01/26 FOUNTAIN VALLEY CRED PR PPE260327 - DED 9500 48600 5725 31,887.10 04/01/26 FOUNTAIN VALLEY FIRE PR PPE260327 - DED 8000 48601 5726 3,001.52 04/02/26 EMPOWER/BENEFITS COR PR PPE260327 - DED 7031, 7032, 7033, 7036 48602 5721 88,801.78 04/02/26 CALIFORNIA STATE DIS PR PPE260327 - DED 6004, 6005, 6007 48603 5722 1,104.35 04/02/26 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD ACCT# 20084Y320241 - 4/2/2026 48604 2318461 185.45 04/01/26 MISSION SQUARE RET P PLAN #803216 - PR PPE260327 - DED 2013, 2015 48605 5732 3,012.71 04/01/26 MISSION SQUARE RET P PLAN #800389 - PR PPE260327 - DED 2011, 2012 48606 5733 1,790.13 04/01/26 MISSION SQUARE RET P PLAN #800414 - PR PPE260327 - DED 2014 48607 5734 226.75 04/01/26 MISSION SQUARE RET P PLAN #108536 - PR PPE260327 - DED 2018 48608 5735 576.90 04/01/26 U.S. BANK N.A. PR PPE260327 - DED 7029, 7030 48609 5736 3,576.38 04/01/26 FVPOA PAC PR PPE260327 - DED 8005 48610 5728 465.00 04/02/26 INTERNAL REVENUE SER PR PPE260327 - DED 1100, 3000 48611 5723 190,457.71 04/02/26 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPME PR PPE260327 - DED 4000 48612 5724 64,648.71 04/01/26 INTERNATIONAL BRO PR PPE260327 - DED 8003 48614 5729 500.00 04/01/26 INTERNATIONAL BRO PR PPE260327 - DED 8004 48615 5730 625.00 04/01/26 INTERNATIONAL BRO PR PPE260327 - DED 8001 48616 5731 775.00 TOTAL NON-DEPARTMENTAL 414,195.77
10000010 NON-DEPARTMENTAL
03/26/26 MUNICIPAL DENTAL POO APR 2026 DELTA DENTAL PPO 48180 2318393 11,828.03 03/26/26 MUNICIPAL DENTAL POO APR 2026 DELTA DENTAL HMO 48181 2318394 394.28 04/02/26 MISSION SQUARE RET P MAY 2026 - PLAN #803210-RETIREE REIMB. 48646 5766 164,892.55 TOTAL NON-DEPARTMENTAL 177,114.86
10010100 CITY COUNCIL
04/02/26 GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED STATE OF THE DISTRICT - MAGGIE/JIM 47712 2318465 75.00 04/02/26 BUI, TED D.C. ADVOCACY TRIP FLIGHTS, LODGING, 48283 5753 2,229.92 04/02/26 BUI, TED PARKING AT CONFERENCE 48284 5753 15.00 TOTAL CITY COUNCIL 2,319.92
10010103 OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER
04/02/26 GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED STATE OF THE DISTRICT - MAGGIE/JIM 47712 2318465 75.00 TOTAL OFFICE OF CITY MANAGER 75.00
10010104 ADMIN SERVICES
03/26/26 ALLIANT INSURANCE SE STATE OF THE CITY INSURANCE 47343 5689 1,168.00 03/26/26 ALLIANT INSURANCE SE STATE OF THE CITY INSURANCE PT. 2 47480 5689 79.00 04/02/26 JPW COMMUNICATIONS FEB 2026 COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING, PR 48009 5763 7,780.77 04/02/26 JPW COMMUNICATIONS FEB 2026 SOTC VIDEO PRODUCTION 48596 5763 3,033.75 04/02/26 AMAZON 2026 STATE OF THE CITY; OFFICE SUPPLIES 47684 5743 1,197.47 04/02/26 TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFA MAR. 26 GRANT WRITING SERVICES 47714 5776 6,000.00 TOTAL ADMIN SERVICES 19,258.99
10010105 RECORDS MANAGEMENT
04/02/26 AMAZON 2026 STATE OF THE CITY; OFFICE SUPPLIES 47684 5743 319.60 TOTAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT 319.60
10020200 HUMAN RESOURCES
03/26/26 LIEBERT, CASSIDY & W FEB 2026 CLIENT MATTER FO030-00001 48230 5704 2,070.00 03/26/26 LIEBERT, CASSIDY & W FEB 2026 CLIENT MATTER FO030-00028 48231 5705 46.00 03/26/26 LIEBERT, CASSIDY & W FEB 2026 CLIENT MATTER FO030-00038 48232 5706 6,280.00 03/26/26 LIEBERT, CASSIDY & W FEB 2026 CLIENT MATTER FO030-00040 48242 5707 2,947.50 03/26/26 LIEBERT, CASSIDY & W FEB 2026 CLIENT MATTER FO030-00041 48243 5708 2,300.00 03/26/26 LIEBERT, CASSIDY & W FEB 2026 CLIENT MATTER FO030-00042 48245 5709 152.00 03/26/26 LIEBERT, CASSIDY & W FEB 2026 CLIENT MATTER FO030-00038 48247 5710 3,218.50 03/26/26 HEALTH DIMENSIONS 2026 HEALTH FAIR 48157 2318387 2,800.00 03/26/26 DF POLYGRAPH PRE-EMPLOYMENT POLYGRAPH SERVICES 48165 5694 400.00 03/26/26 CONCENTRA MEDICAL CE 03/11 - 03/16/26 HR OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL 48202 2318374 639.20 04/02/26 LEE, LAUREN MEDICAL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 48502 5764 50.00 04/02/26 THE COUNSELING TEAM MARCH 2026 EAP SERVICES 48545 2318501 1,575.00 04/02/26 CONCENTRA MEDICAL CE 03/19 - 03/23/26 HR OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL 48572 2318452 1,031.90 04/02/26 EXPERIAN 2/28/26 - 3/27/26 PRE EMPLOYMENT CREDIT 48595 2318459 27.24 TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES 23,537.34
10030300 PLANNING
04/02/26 INFOSEND, INC PC/SUP NOTICE DATA PROCESSING 48294 2318468 3,322.19 03/26/26 STRADLING YOCCA CARL LEGAL SERVICES-PLANNING-AFFORDABLE 48271 2318424 165.00 03/26/26 STRADLING YOCCA CARL LEGAL SERVICES-PLANNING-AFFORDABLE 48272 2318424 3,575.00 03/26/26 STRADLING YOCCA CARL LEGAL SERVICES-PLANNING-AFFORDABLE 48273 2318424 220.00 03/26/26 ULTRASYSTEMS ENVIRON OCMC MND BY ULTRASYSTEMS 48140 5718 1,282.50 03/26/26 AMAZON LYSOL WIPES AND REPORT COVERS 48200 5690 29.13 04/02/26 BROTHERS, CHERYL MAR 2026 COMMISSIONERS STIPEND 48503 5752 50.00 04/02/26 AZCONA, KRISTIN J. MAR 2026 COMMISSIONERS STIPEND 48537 5747 50.00 04/02/26 HUEBNER, ALICIA MAR 2026 COMMISSIONERS STIPEND 48538 5760 50.00 04/02/26 VU, ANH MAR 2026 COMMISSIONERS STIPEND 48541 5777 50.00 TOTAL PLANNING 8,793.82
10030305 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
03/26/26 BLDG REFUND ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP-VIRAMONTES 48154 2318370 800.00 03/26/26 BLDG REFUND ANNUAL ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP-VARGAS 48155 2318371 120.00 TOTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 920.00
10040400 FINANCE
03/26/26 AMAZON CHAIR LEG FLOOR PROTECTORS/TABS 48159 5690 19.78
04/02/26 NBS GOVERNMENT FINAN FIRE FACILITIES IMPACT FEE STUDY - FEB 2026 48210 2318475 625.00 04/02/26 SAMY, PETER MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - CSMFO PALM 48589 5770 104.69 TOTAL FINANCE 749.47
10040401 PURCHASING
03/26/26 QUADIENT LEASING USA POSTAGE MACHINE LEASE APR-JUNE 2026 48160 2318397 1,106.26 04/02/26 OFFICE DEPOT 202603 YARD PAPER DELIVERY (5) 48587 2318480 224.90 TOTAL PURCHASING 1,331.16
10050500 ENGINEERING
03/26/26 AMAZON MAR 2026 - PW ENG OFFICE SUPPLIES 48153 5690 23.91 03/26/26 PHAN, ANH REFUND 14111 - OVERCHARGED 2023-1801 48149 2318431 1,809.00 03/26/26 STEVE LEE REFUND INV 25870 - PERMIT CANCELLED 48150 2318432 2,366.45 04/02/26 INTERWEST CONSULTING FEB 2026 - ENG PLAN CK EUCLID HEIL DEV 48505 5761 1,360.00 04/02/26 SHIFFLETT, MARK REFUND INV #27939 PW PLAN CHECK 48631 2318495 176.70 04/02/26 CANON U.S.A., INC. APR 2026 - CANON MAINTENANCE & SERVICES 48643 5754 433.37 TOTAL ENGINEERING 6,169.43
10050502 CONTSRUCTION INSP
03/26/26 PHAN, ANH REFUND 14111 - OVERCHARGED 2023-1801 48149 2318431 2,491.00 TOTAL CONTSRUCTION INSP 2,491.00
10050503 STREET LIGHTING
04/02/26 BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLU NOV 2025 - ST LIGHT REPAIRS 48204 5748 14,586.75 04/02/26 BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLU DEC 2025 - STREET LIGHTS REPAIRS 48205 5749 12,048.75 04/02/26 BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLU JAN 2026 STREET LIGHTS REPAIRS 48206 5750 7,834.00 04/02/26 BEAR ELECTRICAL SOLU FEB 2026 - STREET LIGHTS REPAIRS 48207 5751 10,216.50 03/26/26 SO CALIF EDISON CO 1/26-2/24/26 - TS ELECTRICITY 48238 2318421 5,890.88 04/02/26 SO CALIF EDISON CO 2/25-3/25/26 TS ELECTRICITY OC SAN SIGNAL 48570 2318497 13.57 TOTAL STREET LIGHTING 50,590.45
10050550 RIGHTS-OF-WAY
04/02/26 JMG SECURITY SYSTEMS REFUND - INV #102369/3 JHM PARTS FOR 48664 5762 (1,969.19) TOTAL RIGHTS-OF-WAY (1,969.19)
10050551 TREE MAINTENANCE
03/26/26 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE TRIMMING MAINTENANCE SERVICES 48178 5701 9,697.70 03/26/26 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE TRIMMING SERVICES 48168 5701 10,509.36 03/26/26 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER WARNER AVENUE TRIMMING TREE 48167 5701 2,659.30 03/26/26 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE TRIMMING SERVICES 48170 5701 5,622.52 03/26/26 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE TRIMM MAINTENANCE SERVICES 48174 5701 7,166.24 04/02/26 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE TRIMMING MAINTENANCE 48563 5759 2,134.68 03/26/26 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER EXTRA WORK CONTINGENCY MAINTENANCE 48175 5701 744.71 03/26/26 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE TRIMMING MAINTENANCE SERVICES 48176 5701 151.96 03/26/26 GREAT SCOTT TREE SER TREE TRIM MAINTENANCE SERVICES 48171 5701 3,309.60 TOTAL TREE MAINTENANCE 41,996.07
10050552 PARK MAINTENANCE
04/02/26 MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE 2/2026 PARKS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 48214 5765 21,985.27 04/02/26 MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE 2/2026 PARKS & CIVIC FAC. LANDSCAPE 48216 5765 4,183.54 04/02/26 HERITAGE LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES FOR CITY HALL 48244 2318467 625.49 04/02/26 SO CALIF EDISON CO 02/20/26 to 03/22/26 MCDOWELL PARK (OAK ST) 48234 2318496 28.14
04/02/26 JMG SECURITY SYSTEMS REFUND - CREDIT 102423/3 JHM IRRIGATION 48665 5762 (969.75) TOTAL PARK MAINTENANCE 25,852.69
10050554 PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE
04/02/26 PRO-LINE INDUSTRIAL GRAFFITI REMOVAL 48583 2318482 618.11 04/02/26 RED WING BUSINESS AD SAFETY BOOTS-D.P. 48590 2318489 265.00 04/02/26 UNITED RENTALS NORTH PROPANE FOR PATCH TRUCK 48249 2318508 83.74 04/02/26 ROSEBURROUGH TOOL IN CONCRETE SAW BLADE AND TROWELS 48594 2318492 378.65 04/02/26 S C SIGNS SUPPLIES SIGNS AND STRIPPING SUPPLIES 48226 2318493 226.28 04/02/26 RESOURCE BUILDING MA READY MIX 48248 2318490 342.05 04/02/26 DUNN-EDWARDS CORPORA PAINT SUPPLIES 48250 2318458 42.30 04/02/26 VULCAN MATERIAL COMP EMULSION/TACK 48593 2318511 524.40 TOTAL PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE 2,480.53
10050555 STORM DRAIN MAINT
04/02/26 RED WING BUSINESS AD SAFETY BOOTS-B.H. 48586 2318489 249.08 03/26/26 FUSCOE ENGINEERING FEB 2026 - MS4 AUDIT PREPARATION 48152 5697 5,776.25 03/26/26 WILLDAN ENGINEERING THRU 2/27/26 WQMP HYDROLOGY REV POST 48182 2318428 3,245.00 03/26/26 SO CALIF EDISON CO 02/18/26 to 03/18/26 SANDLEWOOD PUMP 48233 2318420 578.00 TOTAL STORM DRAIN MAINT 9,848.33
10050557 STREET SWEEPING
04/02/26 SCA OF CA, LLC 12/25 STREET SWEEPING SERVICES 48211 5771 35,407.69 TOTAL STREET SWEEPING 35,407.69
10050558 RECREATION CENTER
04/02/26 MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE 2/2026 SPORTS PARK LANDSCAPE 48215 5765 42,618.77 04/02/26 SAKIOKA WHOLESALE NU SPORTS PARK PLANTER ALONG HEIL 48585 2318494 399.20 04/02/26 ALAN'S LAWNMOWER & G SAFETY GEAR 48259 2318434 729.57 TOTAL RECREATION CENTER 43,747.54
10060602 AMBULANCE SERVICES
03/26/26 CALIF DEPT OF HEALTH PP-GEMT-IGP PROGRAM PAYMENT #2 APRIL
48287 5691 182,615.84
TOTAL AMBULANCE SERVICES 182,615.84
10070700 PATROL
04/02/26 AT&T MOBILITY 1/27/26-2/26/26 DEPARTMENT CELL PHONES 48506 2318437 3,457.44 04/02/26 CITY NET FEB 2026 - OUTREACH SERVICES 48529 2318445 31,416.62 04/02/26 V&V MANUFACTURING, I SERGEANT 275 BADGE 48521 2318509 159.85 04/02/26 CITY OF SANTA ANA FEB 2026 - BOOKING FEES 48525 2318448 146.00 04/02/26 AMAZON MILITARY GRADE TOURNIQUETS (15) 48508 5743 326.10 04/02/26 AMAZON 3-RING BINDERS RECORDS 48509 5743 32.02 04/02/26 CAVENAUGH & ASSOCIAT TUITION - DUI & ARIDE - S. NGUYEN 48227 2318442 620.00 03/26/26 PORAC RETIREE MEDIC PORAC - ROBERT CORTES JUL 2024 - DEC 2025 48229 5715 2,699.97 TOTAL PATROL 38,858.00
10070701 INVESTIGATION
04/02/26 AMAZON PROPERTY STORAGE BINS 48526 5743 179.87 04/02/26 AMAZON CSI FLASH DRIVES 48524 5743 206.33
04/02/26 NICHOLS LOCAL GOVERN FY 25/26 SB90 STATE MANDATED COST CLAIMS 48668 5768 4,100.00 TOTAL INVESTIGATION 4,486.20
10070702 TRAFFIC
04/02/26 ALL CITY MANAGEMENT 3/1/26-3/14/26 CROSSING GUARDS 48507 5742 11,339.69 TOTAL TRAFFIC 11,339.69
10070708 RANGE
04/02/26 CITY OF WESTMINSTER RANGE USE - 2/2, 2/23, 2/26 48520 2318449 1,380.00 04/02/26 ADKINS, BERTRUM A. MAR 2026 - RANGEMASTER 48519 5739 1,000.00 TOTAL RANGE 2,380.00
10070800 ANIMAL CARE SVCS
04/02/26 COUNTY OF ORANGE 1/1/26-3/31/26 ANIMAL SHELTER 48522 2318453 21,480.26 TOTAL ANIMAL CARE SVCS 21,480.26
10080800 RECREATION CENTER
04/02/26 REC SVCS REFUND 2026 AWARDS & INSTALLATION AWARD 48295 2318487 75.00 04/02/26 REC SVCS REFUND 2026 LEVEL UP LURPA FEES 48296 2318488 105.00 04/02/26 AMAZON OFFICE SUPPLIES 48638 5744 87.87
TOTAL RECREATION CENTER 267.87
10080801 ATHLETICS
03/26/26 REC SVCS REFUND YBK WINTER 26 COACHES FULL REFUND 48185 2318411 80.00 04/02/26 REC SVCS REFUND YBK WINTER COACHES FULL REFUND 48186 2318486 80.00 03/26/26 REC SVCS REFUND YBK WINTER 26 COACH FULL REFUND 48187 2318410 80.00 03/26/26 REC SVCS REFUND YBK WINTER 26 COACH FULL REFUND 48188 2318412 80.00 03/26/26 REC SVCS REFUND YBK WINTER 26 COACH FULL REFUND 48189 2318414 40.00 03/26/26 REC SVCS REFUND YBK WINTER 26 COACH REFUND SPLIT WITH 48190 2318408 40.00 03/26/26 REC SVCS REFUND YBK WINTER COACH FULL REFUND 48191 2318406 80.00 03/26/26 REC SVCS REFUND YBK WINTER 26 COACH FULL REFUND 48192 2318402 80.00 04/02/26 REC SVCS REFUND YBK WINTER 26 COACH FULL REFUND 48193 2318484 80.00 03/26/26 REC SVCS REFUND YBK WINTER 26 COACH FULL REFUND 48194 2318404 80.00 03/26/26 REC SVCS REFUND WINTER 26 COACH FULL REFUND 48195 2318399 80.00 04/02/26 D&B UMPIRES UMPIRE PAYMENT FOR GAMES 3/9/26-3/20/2026 48546 2318456 1,805.00 04/02/26 ULINE SUPPLIES FOR EVENTS AND SPORTS PARK 48635 2318507 685.73 TOTAL ATHLETICS 3,290.73
10080802 FIELD OPERATIONS
04/02/26 GAIL MATERIALS 25 POUNDS OF INFIELD MIX FOR BALL FIELDS 48654 2318464 2,502.05 04/02/26 D HAUPTMAN CO//FOLD- (3) SETS OF SOCCER NETS FOR GOALS 48543 2318455 1,011.38 TOTAL FIELD OPERATIONS 3,513.43
10080810 SENIOR & COMM CENTER
04/02/26 AMAZON SWIFFER DUSTER REFILLS 48554 5743 14.77 04/02/26 AMAZON FOLDABLE REACHER GRABBER PICKUP TOOL 48555 5743 18.45 04/02/26 AMAZON DISNIFECTING WIPES FOR FITNESS ROOM 48556 5743 133.22 04/02/26 AMAZON LIBRARY CARD BAGS FOR VOLUNTEER 48557 5743 43.44 04/02/26 AMAZON PULLDOWN BARBELL 48558 5743 27.46
04/02/26 AMAZON OFFICE SUPPLIES 48559 5743 69.18
04/02/26 REC SVCS REFUND 2026 LEVEL UP LURPA FEES 48296 2318488 35.00 04/02/26 AMAZON ENGRAVED NAMEPLATE 48560 5743 14.45
04/02/26 COM SVCS REFUND REFUND FOR RENTAL ON 6/21/2026 48569 2318450 175.00 04/02/26 SPECTRUM GAS PRODUCT SENIOR CENTER HELIUM TANK RENTAL 48641 2318500 13.00 TOTAL SENIOR & COMM CENTER 543.97
10080811 SENIOR TRANSPORTATION
03/26/26 OCY MANAGEMENT LLC SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - 48184 5713 14,418.00 TOTAL SENIOR TRANSPORTATION 14,418.00
10080820 CONTRACT CLASSES
03/26/26 REC SVCS REFUND REFUND FOR 127011 27851 2318405 195.00 03/26/26 REC SVCS REFUND REFUND 122041 28774 2318400 127.00 03/26/26 REC SVCS REFUND REFUND FOR CLASSES 30065 2318413 140.00 03/26/26 REC SVCS REFUND PRORATED REFUND-LAST CLASS CANCELLED 43257 2318407 22.50 03/26/26 REC SVCS REFUND PRORATED REFUND 222040-A2 45333 2318403 28.50 03/26/26 REC SVCS REFUND PRORATED REFUND 212041-A2 45340 2318409 28.50 03/26/26 CS DANCE FACTORY FALL PAYMENT FOR CONTRACT CLASSES 48183 2318375 2,412.80 03/26/26 COM SVCS REFUND REFUND FOR INTERGRAL TAI CHI FOR 48197 2318373 24.00 03/26/26 N AMERICAN YOUTH ACT INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT 100802 48169 5711 1,690.65 03/26/26 FOX, CAROLYN J. INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT 100815.A 48196 5696 1,154.40 03/26/26 OC LIFESTYLE INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT 105983 48198 5712 365.40 04/02/26 REC SVCS REFUND REFUND FOR 432031-B2 48241 2318485 42.00 03/26/26 WEST GROVE VOLLEYBAL INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT 101955 48291 5719 1,147.70 03/26/26 JACKSON, VICKIE LEE INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT 101105 48292 5703 514.80 04/02/26 CHILCOTT, ELIZABETH INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT FOR DRAWING AND 48561 5755 585.00 04/02/26 DANCE WITH KIMBERLY INSTRUCTOR PAYMENT FOR LINE DANCING 48562 5756 382.00 TOTAL CONTRACT CLASSES 8,860.25
10080821 SPECIAL EVENTS
04/02/26 BEARCOM RADIOS RETNALS FOR EGG HUNT 2026 48549 2318438 977.65 04/02/26 THE GREEN ANGELS PRI SECURITY FOR EGG HUNT 2026 48550 2318503 360.00 04/02/26 OC FAIR & EVENT CENT RENTAL FOR STRAW CHECK 48551 2318477 140.00 04/02/26 OC FAIR & EVENT CENT DEPOSIT CHECK FOR STRAW RENTAL 48552 2318478 140.00 04/02/26 JUMP N BOUNCE, LLC PROVIDING INFLATABLES - EASTER 48553 2318470 4,568.00 04/02/26 ROCK RENTAL, LLC EASTER EGG EVENT - GENERATOR R 48626 2318491 1,641.00 04/02/26 GRACE & HONOR EASTER EGG EVENT - BUTTERFLY T 48628 2318466 2,604.37 04/02/26 CHRYSLER, BRADLEY EASTER EGG EVENT - BALLOON ART 48629 2318444 400.00 04/02/26 THE CREATIVE ICE EASTER EGG EVENT - BACKDROP AN 48630 2318502 350.00 04/02/26 ULINE SUPPLIES FOR EVENTS AND SPORTS PARK 48635 2318507 752.00 TOTAL SPECIAL EVENTS 11,933.02
10080822 ANNUAL EVENTS
03/26/26 REC SVCS REFUND REFUND FOR CAMPOUT 29133 2318398 32.50 03/26/26 REC SVCS REFUND REFUND FOR CAMPOUT 2025 39686 2318401 75.00 TOTAL ANNUAL EVENTS 107.50
10098001 GENERAL FUND
03/26/26 RHA LANDSCAPE PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES MASTER PLAN 48290 2318416 200.00 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 200.00
11000000 ISF INFORMATION PROCESSING
03/26/26 STEVE LEE REFUND INV 25870 - PERMIT CANCELLED 48150 2318432 124.55 04/02/26 SHIFFLETT, MARK REFUND INV #27939 PW PLAN CHECK 48631 2318495 9.30 TOTAL ISF INFORMATION PROCESSING 133.85
11010050 ISF IS ADMIN CAPITAL
04/02/26 JMG SECURITY SYSTEMS INSTALL OF SECURITY EQUIPMENT 48636 5762 590.00 04/02/26 JMG SECURITY SYSTEMS INSTALL OF SECURITY EQUIPMENT 48637 5762 2,410.00 03/26/26 IMGB SOLUTIONS FIREWALL SUPPORT 48282 2318389 2,625.00 04/02/26 AIRDATA UAV DRONE SOFTWARE - PD 47748 5741 2,240.00 03/26/26 HOLM, ALEX BUSINESS HOSTING PACKAGE (11/28/25- 47898 2318388 1,320.00 03/26/26 ESKILL CORPORATION 2/13/26-2/12/27 RENEWAL 48156 5695 3,150.00 03/26/26 CITYTECH SOLUTIONS, CITYTECH SOFTWARE RENEWAL 1/26-12/26 48281 5692 57,012.00 03/26/26 GRANICUS, LLC GRANICUS ENCODING APPLIANCE 2/01/26- 48161 5700 1,997.02 03/26/26 TPX COMMUNICATIONS CITY & PD PHONE LINES 2/9 - 3/8/26 48286 2318425 5,484.82 03/26/26 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTO ADOBE RENEWAL 2026 - ACROBAT PRO 47564 5702 11,487.78 03/26/26 INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTO ADOBE RENEWAL 2026 - CLOUD/PHOTOSHOP 48179 5702 11,198.61 04/02/26 CANVA CANVA YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION 3/5-3/4/27 48639 2318441 10,500.00 03/26/26 TPX COMMUNICATIONS CITY & PD PHONE LINES 3/9 - 4/8/26 48262 2318425 5,489.29 03/26/26 ZOHO CORPORATION SERVICEDESK PLUS SUBSCRIPTION 05/26-04/27 47880 2318430 1,825.00 03/26/26 GOLDEN STAR TECHNOLO TRIPP LITE UPS 48131 5698 365.50 03/26/26 ADVANCED OFFICE / IN CONTRACT 41194 OVERAGE 2/18 - 3/17/26 48209 2318368 2.01 03/26/26 PINS ADVANTAGE 06/01/26 YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION 48129 5714 3,000.00 04/02/26 DEBTBOOK GASB 87 & 96 SOFTWARE FOR FY25/26 48671 5757 11,025.00 03/26/26 CMS SOLUTIONS, INC NEC SUPPORT 48276 5693 57.50 04/02/26 ADVANCED OFFICE / IN CONTRACT 41290-01 OVERAGE 2/26 - 3/25/26 48634 2318433 1,095.51 TOTAL ISF IS ADMIN CAPITAL 132,875.04
11100000 ISF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
03/26/26 TRUELINE CONSTRUCTIO CON 1611 RETENTION RELEASE PRJ 25018 48036 2318426 5,941.75 TOTAL ISF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS 5,941.75
11110000 ISF GB CITY HALL
03/26/26 DMS FACILITY SERVICE 3/26 JANITORIAL SERVICES 48240 2318377 3,676.12 04/02/26 SMARDAN SUPPLY CO. BREAKROOM SINK REPAIR 48225 5772 42.74 04/02/26 COMPLETE FIRE SERVIC 2026 ANNUAL FIRE EXT. SERVICE-CITY HALL 48254 2318451 1,924.82 04/02/26 GRAINGER, INC. AIR FRESHENERS 48582 5758 436.88 03/26/26 PACIFIC COAST REFRIG CITY HALL HVAC REPAIRS REVISION 48237 2318395 1,496.00 TOTAL ISF GB CITY HALL 7,576.56
11150000 ISF GB CITY YARD
03/26/26 DMS FACILITY SERVICE 3/26 JANITORIAL SERVICES 48240 2318377 2,968.13 04/02/26 COMPLETE FIRE SERVIC 2026 ANNUAL FIRE EXT. SERVICE-CITY YARD 48253 2318451 2,152.06 04/02/26 GRAINGER, INC. HEATER PARTS 48261 5758 280.15
04/02/26 AMTECH ELEVATOR SERV 4/1/26-4/30/26 ELEVATOR MAINT SERVICE-CITY 48574 5745 235.05 TOTAL ISF GB CITY YARD 5,635.39
11160001 ISF GB FS1
03/26/26 FRONTIER COMMUNICATI 3/13 - 4/12/26 FS#1 PHONE 48264 2318383 235.51 04/02/26 ORANGE COAST PETROLE VAPOR TEST AND NOZZLE REPAIR 48532 2318481 2,500.83 04/02/26 SO CALIF EDISON CO 03/02/26 to 03/30/26 FIRE STATION NO. 1 48644 2318498 2,400.19 TOTAL ISF GB FS1 5,136.53
11160002 ISF GB FS2
04/02/26 J & A GLASS WINDOW REPLACEMENT 48534 2318469 1,204.53 04/02/26 AR INDUSTRIES GARAGE DOOR REPAIR 48530 2318435 849.00
03/26/26 SO CALIF EDISON CO 02/23/26 to 03/23/26 FIRE STATION NO. 2 48501 2318418 917.72 TOTAL ISF GB FS2 2,971.25
11170000 ISF GB POLICE DEPARTMENT
03/26/26 PACIFIC COAST REFRIG POLICE DEPARTMENT HVAC REPAIRS 48235 2318395 1,433.00 03/26/26 PACIFIC COAST REFRIG POLICE DEPARTMENT HVAC REPAIRS 48236 2318395 1,135.00 03/26/26 DMS FACILITY SERVICE 3/26 JANITORIAL SERVICES 48240 2318377 7,651.77 04/02/26 AR INDUSTRIES EMERGENCY ROLLUP DOOR REPAIR 48531 2318435 10,740.33 04/02/26 FRONTIER COMMUNICATI 3/7 - 4/6/26 JAIL PHONE 48633 2318463 117.08 04/02/26 COMPLETE FIRE SERVIC 2026 ANNUAL FIRE EXT. SERVICE-PD 48252 2318451 349.65 04/02/26 COMPLETE FIRE SERVIC 2026 ANNUAL FIRE EXT. SERVICE-PD VEHICLES 48255 2318451 358.66 04/02/26 COUNTY OF ORANGE FEB 2026 - OCATS 48523 2318454 1,374.20 03/26/26 FRONTIER COMMUNICATI 3/13 - 4/12/26 PD DISPATCH 48263 2318382 130.20 04/02/26 AMTECH ELEVATOR SERV 4/1/26-4/30/26 ELEVATOR MAINT SERVICE-PD 48573 5745 212.51 04/02/26 KEN'S LOCKSMITHERY KEYS FOR CABINET LOCK 48580 2318472 72.71 TOTAL ISF GB POLICE DEPARTMENT 23,575.11
11180000 ISF GB REC CENTER
03/26/26 DMS FACILITY SERVICE 3/26 JANITORIAL SERVICES 48240 2318377 15,816.57 04/02/26 COMPLETE FIRE SERVIC 2026 ANNUAL FIRE EXT. SERVICE-REC CENTER 48257 2318451 586.08 04/02/26 COMPLETE FIRE SERVIC 2026 ANNUAL FIRE EXT. SERVICE-SPORTS 48258 2318451 142.45 04/02/26 ROAD RUNNER EXTERMIN BEES AT SPORTS PARK 48578 5769 50.00 04/02/26 GRAINGER, INC. QUICK-CONNECT FILTER-SPORTS PARK 48576 5758 91.56 04/02/26 GRAINGER, INC. FAN FOR GYM REC CENTER 48577 5758 421.70 TOTAL ISF GB REC CENTER 17,108.36
11180001 ISF GB SR CENTER
03/26/26 DMS FACILITY SERVICE 3/26 JANITORIAL SERVICES 48240 2318377 5,658.55 04/02/26 FRONTIER COMMUNICATI 3/4 - 4/3/26 SC ELEV FIRE LINE 48632 2318462 392.67 04/02/26 COMPLETE FIRE SERVIC 2026 ANNUAL FIRE EXT. SERVICE-SENIOR 48251 2318451 155.40 04/02/26 AMTECH ELEVATOR SERV 4/1/26-4/30/26 ELEVATOR SERVICE-SENIOR 48536 5745 201.52 03/26/26 PACIFIC COAST REFRIG FOUNDERS VILLAGE HVAC REPAIRS REVISION 48239 2318395 324.00 04/02/26 SO CALIF EDISON CO 03/02/26 to 03/30/26 SENIOR CENTER 48645 2318499 2,893.04 TOTAL ISF GB SR CENTER 9,625.18
11250001 PW - FLEET MGMT
04/02/26 RED WING BUSINESS AD SAFETY BOOTS-A.L. 48591 2318489 249.07 03/26/26 RINCON TRUCK CENTER, STOCK PARTS 48219 2318417 113.12 03/26/26 GRAINGER, INC. SHOP PARTS 48218 5699 157.38
03/26/26 RINCON TRUCK CENTER, STOCK PARTS 48220 2318417 264.42 03/26/26 MCFADDEN DALE INDUST SHOP SUPPLIES 48221 2318392 95.59 03/26/26 DANIEL'S TIRE SERVIC TIRES FOR UNIT 224 48222 2318376 706.55 03/26/26 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS PART FOR LEASED HYUNDAI 48224 2318379 50.84 TOTAL PW - FLEET MGMT 1,636.97
11370053 ISF EQ PD R&C CAPITAL
04/02/26 PROFORCE MARKETING, DUTY HANDGUNS (55) 48527 2318483 43,782.75 TOTAL ISF EQ PD R&C CAPITAL 43,782.75
11380053 ISF EQ R&C CAPITAL
04/02/26 T & S RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT FOR CONCESSION BUILDING 48547 5774 6,936.05
04/02/26 SYSTEMS SOURCE, INC SENIOR CENTER FURNITURE - CHAIRS 48564 5773 1,982.52 TOTAL ISF EQ R&C CAPITAL 8,918.57
11400000 ISF CITY SELF INSURANCE
04/02/26 ATHENS ADMINISTRATOR 44 - REPLENISHMENT OF CHECKS WRITTEN 3/1- 48679 5746 86,515.02 TOTAL ISF CITY SELF INSURANCE 86,515.02
11400411 SELF INSURANCE
03/26/26 RETURN TO WORK PARTN 10633 - POLICE SERGEANT JOB ANALYSIS 47709 2318415 930.00 03/26/26 RETURN TO WORK PARTN 10631 - POLICE LIEUTENANT JOB ANALYSIS 47710 2318415 825.00 04/02/26 TEMPORARY STAFFING PART TIME TEMP EMPLOYEE WE 03/01/2026 47716 5775 1,647.68 TOTAL SELF INSURANCE 3,402.68
11400430 SELF INSURANCE
03/26/26 TRUST OF PORAC APR 2026 - PORAC LTD (ACCT 54541) 48172 5717 1,343.50 04/02/26 THE LINCOLN NATIONAL APR 2026 LIFE INSURANCE/LTD/ADD/EAP 48598 2318504 5,413.79 TOTAL SELF INSURANCE 6,757.29
23130324 FVHA AFFORDABLE
03/26/26 STRADLING YOCCA CARL PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES 48274 2318424 946.00 TOTAL FVHA AFFORDABLE 946.00
27070711 CRIMINAL DIV RSVP -SENIOR VOL
04/02/26 OC UNIFORMS & TAILOR RSVP SEIDNER UNIFORM 48510 2318479 249.42 04/02/26 OC UNIFORMS & TAILOR RSVP D. BUI UNIFORM 48511 2318479 249.42 04/02/26 OC UNIFORMS & TAILOR RSVP ABAOAG UNIFORM 48512 2318479 249.42 04/02/26 OC UNIFORMS & TAILOR RSVP ALLISON UNIFORM 48513 2318479 249.42 04/02/26 OC UNIFORMS & TAILOR RSVP GARCIA UNIFORM 48514 2318479 249.42 04/02/26 OC UNIFORMS & TAILOR RSVP POIREL UNIFORM 48515 2318479 249.42 04/02/26 OC UNIFORMS & TAILOR RSVP ROBINSON UNIFORM 48516 2318479 249.42 04/02/26 OC UNIFORMS & TAILOR RSVP TAILORING 48517 2318479 114.02 04/02/26 OC UNIFORMS & TAILOR RSVP UNIFORM NAME PLATES 48518 2318479 334.19 TOTAL CRIMINAL DIV RSVP -SENIOR VOL 2,194.15
30095301 CAPITAL IMP - ROAD REHAB
04/02/26 DMS CONSULTANTS INC 01/01-03/19/26 DESIGN B4 48663 2318457 11,800.00 TOTAL CAPITAL IMP - ROAD REHAB 11,800.00
30095302 CAPITAL IMP - PAVEMENT REHAB
04/02/26 BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTU FEB 2026 - PMP UPDATE 48279 2318440 3,002.94 TOTAL CAPITAL IMP - PAVEMENT REHAB 3,002.94
30095303 CAPITAL IMP - OTHER
04/02/26 AGA ENGINEERS, INC FEB 2026 - CITYWIDE TS TIMING PROJECT 48661 5740 1,900.00 04/02/26 AGA ENGINEERS, INC FEB 2026 - ANNUAL TS SYSTEM MONITORING 48662 5740 1,040.00 TOTAL CAPITAL IMP - OTHER 2,940.00
50000000 WF NON-DEPARTMENTAL
04/02/26 WCCG #1051 (DEPOSIT METER - DEPOSIT REFUND 45891 2318512 2,451.36 04/02/26 YEE, GARY UTILITY REFUND - FINALED 1/31/26 48617 2318514 22.16 04/02/26 CHRISTINA LIEN UTILITY REFUND - FINAED 2/25/26 48618 2318443 12.36 04/02/26 NGO, LUCAS UTILITY REFUND - FINALED 3/8/26 48619 2318476 23.16 04/02/26 THE RJ NOBLE COMPANY UTILITY REFUND - FINALED 2/4/26 48620 2318505 2,491.62 04/02/26 KAROOSUNT, PENSRI UTILITY REFUND - FINALED 3/10/26 48621 2318471 42.90
04/02/26 BOLLING, SHIRLEY UTILITY REFUND - FINALED 3/11/26 48622 2318439 96.24 04/02/26 TRAN, KEN UTILITY REFUND - FINALED 3/9/26 48623 2318506 16.72 04/02/26 ASCENSION CAPITAL RE UTILITY REFUND - FINALED 3/10/2026 48624 2318436 50.09 04/02/26 MARTINEZ, NANCY UTILITY REFUND - FINALED 3/10/26 48625 2318473 42.98 04/02/26 ZAMIR, FOUZIA UTILITY REFUND - ACTIVE ACCOUNT 48680 2318516 800.00 04/02/26 MY DUONG UTILITY REFUND ACTIVE ACCOUNT 48681 2318474 19,359.48 TOTAL WF NON-DEPARTMENTAL 25,409.07
50040403 WF UTILITY BILLING
04/02/26 INFOSEND, INC FEB 2026 UTILITY BILLING PLUS INSERTS 48640 2318468 4,453.54 TOTAL WF UTILITY BILLING 4,453.54
50050570 WF WTR PROD. OPNS
03/26/26 DUNN-EDWARDS CORPORA PAINT FOR WELL SITES 48228 2318378 84.41 04/02/26 VERIZON WIRELESS 1/26/2026-2/25/2026 WATER- PHONES, CP'S, 48592 2318510 747.24 03/26/26 LIFECOM AIR MONITORS 48208 2318391 80.00
04/02/26 DUNN-EDWARDS CORPORA PAINT FOR WELLS SITES 48567 2318458 69.00 04/02/26 GRAINGER, INC. LIGHTS FOR WELL SITES 48568 5758 323.38 TOTAL WF WTR PROD. OPNS 1,304.03
50050571 WF DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
03/26/26 YO FIRE SERVICE REPAIR 48148 2318429 3,142.88
03/26/26 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES SERVICE BRASS 48144 2318380 863.11 03/26/26 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES SERVICE MATERIAL 48141 2318380 1,076.17 03/26/26 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES WRAP CLAMPS 48142 2318380 450.88 03/26/26 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES 1" COPPER 48145 2318380 890.66 03/26/26 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES HAND TOOLS 48143 2318380 2,740.44 03/26/26 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES SERVICE BRASS 48146 2318380 1,794.04 03/26/26 SMARDAN SUPPLY CO. COPPER FITTINGS 48147 5716 884.52 04/02/26 YO FIRE HYDRANT REPAIR 48267 2318515 466.54
03/26/26 HANSON AGGREGATES, L ROAD BASE 48138 2318386 779.17 03/26/26 HANSON AGGREGATES, L WASH CON SAND 48139 2318386 952.44 03/26/26 J & R CONCRETE METER BOX LIDS 48136 2318390 489.45 03/26/26 BOOT BARN INC SAFETY BOOTS-J.S. 48116 2318372 265.00 03/26/26 BOOT BARN INC SAFETY BOOTS-J.A. 48119 2318372 213.28 04/02/26 GRAINGER, INC. PAINT 48266 5758 667.43
04/02/26 SMARDAN SUPPLY CO. HOSEBIB ADAPTER 48269 5772 38.36 03/26/26 PHAN, ANH REFUND 14111 - OVERCHARGED 2023-1801 48149 2318431 1,651.27 03/26/26 STEVE LEE REFUND INV 25870 - PERMIT CANCELLED 48150 2318432 1,651.27 04/02/26 YO FIRE SERVICE REPAIR 48270 2318515 1,014.53
04/02/26 SMARDAN SUPPLY CO. PRESSURE GAUGES 48268 5772 96.44 03/26/26 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES SOFT COPPER 48199 2318381 1,953.39 04/02/26 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES SERVICE REPAIR 48540 2318460 2,989.10 04/02/26 INFOSEND, INC FEB 2026 UTILITY BILLING PLUS INSERTS 48640 2318468 47.81 TOTAL WF DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 25,118.18
50050572 WF WTR QUAL & TREATMENT
03/26/26 GALLADE CHEMICAL, IN EMERGENCY STOCK REPLENISH FOR SODIUM 48277 2318385 1,352.67 03/26/26 USA BLUE BOOK FLUORIDE REAGENT CHEM KEYS 48265 2318427 674.14
03/26/26 SMARDAN SUPPLY CO. SAMPLE POINT REPAIR PARTS 48217 5716 220.74 TOTAL WF WTR QUAL & TREATMENT 2,247.55
50050574 WF METER M & R
03/26/26 AQUA-METRIC SALES 2" METER REGISTERS 48137 2318369 3,181.02 03/26/26 PHAN, ANH REFUND 14111 - OVERCHARGED 2023-1801 48149 2318431 491.55 03/26/26 STEVE LEE REFUND INV 25870 - PERMIT CANCELLED 48150 2318432 491.55 TOTAL WF METER M & R 4,164.12
50095001 WATER FUND CAPITAL PROJECTS
04/02/26 WOOD RODGERS INC THRU 02/28/26 - DES CM WELL NO. 6 48660 2318513 2,053.75 04/02/26 MKN THRU FEB 2026 - FY25 WATER MASTER PLAN 48280 5767 38,626.63 TOTAL WATER FUND CAPITAL PROJECTS 40,680.38
50150580 SF SEWER MAINTENANCE
03/26/26 SO CALIF EDISON CO 02/13/26 to 03/16/26 SEWER LIFT STATION 48166 2318419 594.93 03/26/26 FULL TRAFFIC MAINTEN REFLECTIVE TRAFFIC CONES 48293 2318384 424.13 TOTAL SF SEWER MAINTENANCE 1,019.06
50250590 SWF SOLID WASTE
03/26/26 WSP USA, INC 1/01-2/27/26 - TRASH ORDER IMPL PLANNING 48203 5720 14,747.50 TOTAL SWF SOLID WASTE 14,747.50
60000000 CUSTODIAL - ASSET SEIZURE
04/02/26 CITY OF FOUNTAIN VAL PD ASSET SEIZURE DR#26-04459 48657 2318446 6,362.00 04/02/26 CITY OF FOUNTAIN VAL PD ASSET SEIZURE DR#26-07635 48658 2318447 12,205.00 TOTAL CUSTODIAL - ASSET SEIZURE 18,567.00
TOTAL $1,689,711.05
CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
To: Honorable Mayor and Agenda Date: April 21, 2026
Members of the City Council
Subject: Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance approving Code Amendment No. 25-07 – An Amendment to the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan to Remove the Maximum 25% Medical Office Use Requirement From Planning Area C in Section 4.4.3 of the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan and to Permit Medical Office Use By-Right in Planning Area C of the Specific Plan During the Hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Plaza del Lago (PDL) Office Building Located at 17220 Newhope Street
Three-Year Strategic Goals
☐ Enhance the culture and environment of “A Nice Place to Live” ☒ Attract and retain revenue producing businesses
☐ Achieve fiscal stability in accordance with the 20-Year Financial Plan ☐ Attract and retain quality staff
☐ Not applicable
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At its meeting on April 7, 2026, the City Council introduced for a first reading an Ordinance approving Code Amendment (CA) No. 25-07 to amend the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan, to remove the maximum 25% medical office use requirement from Planning Area C in Section
4.4.3 of the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan and to permit medical office use by-right in Planning Area C of the Specific Plan, during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Plaza del Lago (PDL) office building located at 17220 Newhope Street; and approve a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City Council approved the first reading by a vote of 4-0, with Council Member Constantine abstaining from the vote.
Prior to the first City Council meeting, the Planning Commission met on February 25, 2026, and voted 5-0 approving Resolution No. 26-03 recommending the City Council approve Code Amendment No. 25-07. As detailed in the staff report, the Plaza del Lago Owners Association intends to modify the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan allowing for additional medical use inside the Plaza del Lago professional office building. The proposed amendment would:
Remove the maximum 25% medical office use requirement from Planning Area C form the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan.
Permit medical office use by-right during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Code Amendment No. 25-07
April 21, 2026
Remove the requirement for a parking study for new medical offices in Planning Area C The Ordinance is now presented to the City Council for a second reading and adoption.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
There is no financial impact associated with approving the proposed code amendment.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The item was published in the Orange County Register, and public notices were posted at City Hall and the Fountain Valley Library.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
The proposed CA is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines – Section 15061(b)(3) as it has no potential for resulting in a physical change to the environment. The proposed CA would allow for an increase in the type of existing, permitted land use, but does not propose the construction of any new square footage to the building.
ATTORNEY REVIEW
The Attorney for the City has reviewed the attached Ordinance.
ALTERNATIVES
Alternative No. 1: Adopt the attached Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley approving a categorical exemption per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) approving Code Amendment No. 25- 07 to remove the maximum 25% medical office use requirement from Planning Area C in Section 4.4.3 of the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan and to permit medical office use by-right in Planning Area C of the Specific Plan, during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Plaza del Lago office building located at 17220 Newhope Street.
Alternative No. 2: Do not adopt the attached Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley approving a categorical exemption per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and Code Amendment No. 25-07 to remove the maximum 25% medical office use requirement from Planning Area C in Section 4.4.3 of the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan and to permit medical office use by-right in Planning Area C of the Specific Plan, during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Plaza del Lago office building located at 17220 Newhope Street.
Alternative No. 3: Continue for further discussion.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is requesting City Council approval of Alternative No. 1 to adopt the attached Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley approving a categorical exemption per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approving Code Amendment No. 25-07 to remove the maximum 25% medical office use requirement from Planning Area C in Section
Code Amendment No. 25-07
April 21, 2026
4.4.3 of the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan and to permit medical office use by-right in Planning Area C of the Specific Plan, during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Plaza del Lago office building located at 17220 Newhope Street.
Prepared By: Matt Jenkins, Senior Planner
Reviewed by: Steven Ayers, Principal Planner
Approved by: Omar Dadabhoy, Community Development Director Attachments: 1. April 7, 2026 City Council Staff Report
2. Ordinance for Code Amendment No. 25-07
3. Notice of Exemption
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
APPROVING A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND APPROVING CODE
AMENDMENT (CA) NO. 25-07 TO REMOVE THE MAXIMUM 25% MEDICAL OFFICE USE REQUIREMENT FROM PLANNING AREA C IN SECTION 4.4.3 OF
THE WARNER / NEWHOPE SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO PERMIT MEDICAL
OFFICE USE BY-RIGHT IN PLANNING AREA C OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN DURING THE HOURS OF 6:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M., IN THE PLAZA DEL LAGO OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 17220 NEWHOPE STREET
WHEREAS, the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan (“WNSP”)(“Specific Plan”) was approved by the Fountain Valley City Council on October 5, 2004; and WHEREAS, the Specific Plan contains development standards and intensities for individual planning areas; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will continue to promote the development of the Specific Plan area in a manner that is sensitive to the surrounding community and environment; and
WHEREAS, on February 9, 2022, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 1900) for nine (9) additional residential condominium units in the Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, staff analyzed the parking requirements at that time and a surplus of shared parking spaces were available in the Specific Plan area; and WHEREAS, on May 22, 2025, the Planning Commission approved CUP 1927 for a wedding and event facility at the Los Caballeros Sports Village in the Specific Plan Area and determined a surplus of parking was provided in Planning Area K and K-1 of the WNSP; and WHEREAS, removing the 25% limitation for medical office square footage in the Plaza del Lago (PDL) building and allowing for 100% medical office use in PDL would require an additional 11 parking spaces over non-medical office space; and
WHEREAS, the parking analysis performed in 2021 for CUP 1900 indicated a surplus of available shared parking in Planning Area K and K-1, and WHEREAS, the proposed CA 25-07 has been publicly noticed in accordance with State Law and the Fountain Valley Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Fountain Valley Planning Commission considered the proposed Code Amendment No. 25-07 at a duly noticed public hearing on February 25, 2026, and by a vote of 5-0, recommended the City Council approve CA 25-07.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY DOES HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
CA 25-07 – Plaza del Lago
SECTION 1
The City Council hereby determines that CA 25-07 is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) as the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
SECTION 2
The City Council finds that due notice of the public hearing on April 7, 2026, conducted in the City Council Chambers, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, was given as required by the Fountain Valley Municipal Code, Title 21, and the State of California. Public notice of this hearing and a copy of the City Council agenda were posted at City Hall, Recreation Center and the Fountain Valley Library.
SECTION 3
The Warner/Newhope Specific Plan shall be amended as follows:
“…
Section 4.4.1 Permitted Uses
Business support services
Offices, administrative, business, professional.
Research and Development (R&D).
Personal storage (mini-storage) is a permitted use in Planning Area G. Medical offices and services with operating hours between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., seven (7) days per week.
…”
“…
Section 4.4.3 Conditional Use Permit
The following are permitted with approval of a Conditional Use Permit:
o Medical offices and services (clinics, offices and laboratories) in Planning Area C with operating hours between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., seven (7) days per week. only in Planning Area C with approval of a parking study. A maximum of 25% of the building area may be devoted to Medical offices. o Schools, specialized training, and education
o Photographic Studios
o Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).
o Parking.
o Telecommunications facilities per Section 21.28 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code
…”
CA 25-07 – Plaza del Lago
SECTION 4
Pursuant to Fountain Valley Municipal Code section 21.34.050 the City Council does hereby find as follows:
1. The proposed amendment ensures and maintains internal consistency with the actions, goals, objectives and policies of the general plan, and would not create any inconsistencies with this title, in the case of a title amendment.
The proposed CA is consistent with the goals and actions of the general plan and specific plan. The amendment will promote General Plan Goal LU-1, which is to allow an arrangement of compatible land uses, while protecting and maintaining the surrounding neighborhood.
2. The proposed amendments would not be detrimental to the public convenience, health, interest, safety or welfare of the city.
The proposed amendment will allow for additional medical office use in the existing Plaza del Lago office building in the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan area, which allows for a variety of office uses in the existing 2-story office building. As indicated in the staff report, sufficient parking will be available for future medical office uses in the Plaza del Lago office complex, therefore the CA should not be detrimental to the interests of the public
3. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the city’s environmental review procedures as indicated in Section 1 above.
4. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with other applicable provisions of Title 21 and the Warner / Newhope Specific Plan.
Removing the 25% square footage limitation on the medical office uses in Planning Area C will not affect any other development standard in the Specific Plan. The parking requirement is specific to Section 4.4.3 of the Specific Plan only and does not need to be amended in any other location in the Specific Plan.
SECTION 5
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
CA 25-07 – Plaza del Lago
SECTION 6
The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published as required by law. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 2026.
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
HARPER & BURNS LLP ___________________________ Attorneys for the City
FOUNTAIN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1940 – THE PICKLR
Petition submitted by Duyum Dulom to establish and operate a Pickleball facility located at 17904 Magnolia Street. This item is categorically exempt from CEQA per section 15301.
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Alternative #1:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-05 adopting a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approving Conditional Use Permit No. 1940 to establish and operate a pickleball facility located at 17904 Magnolia Street.
3. CODE AMENDMENT (CA) NO. 25-07 – PLAZA DEL LAGO – MEDICAL OFFICE LIMITATION Petition submitted by Wallace Rodecker and the Plaza del Lago Owners Association to remove the maximum 25% medical office use requirement from Planning Area C in Section 4.4.3 of the Warner / Newhope Specific Plan and to permit medical office use by-right in Planning Area C of the Specific Plan during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., in the Plaza del Lago office building located at 17220 Newhope Street. This item is exempt from CEQA per section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines as it has no potential for resulting in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
Recommended Action: Pleasure of the Planning Commission.
4. CODE AMENDMENT (CA) NO. 26-01 - BY-RIGHT APPLICATION PROCESS 20%
AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
A CA to amend Fountain Valley Municipal Code Sections 21.08.030, 21.15.030, and 21.90.020, and add Section 21.46.120 to permit owner-occupied and rental multi-family uses by right for projects with 20% or more units affordable to lower income households. The item is exempt from CEQA per Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3).
Recommended Action: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Alternative #1:
Adopt Resolution No. 26-01 recommending the City Council adopt a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approve Code Amendment No. 26-01 to amend the Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) Sections
21.08.030, 21.15.030, and 21.90.020, and add section 21.46.120 to permit owner-occupied and rental multi-family uses by right for projects with 20% or more units affordable to lower income households.
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CA 25-07
Plaza del Lago
17220 Newhope Street
Request for
Planning Commission Action
TO: Planning Commission DATE: February 25, 2026
FROM: Senior Planner, Matt Jenkins
SUBJECT: Code Amendment No. 25-07 – Plaza del Lago Medical Office Limitation Project Location: Plaza del Lago
17220 Newhope Street
Fountain Valley, CA
APN: 169-421-11
Project Applicant: Wallace Rodecker / Rodecker Family Trust / Rodecker Companies, LLC.
Project Representative: Jim Henshall – CFG Investments, Inc.
Zoning: Warner Newhope Specific Plan
General Plan: Specific Plan Area
Proposal:
Petition submitted by Wallace Rodecker and the Plaza del Lago Owners Association to remove the maximum 25% medical office use requirement from Planning Area C in Section 4.4.3 of the Warner / Newhope Specific Plan and to permit medical office use byright in Planning Area C of the Specific Plan during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Plaza del Lago (PDL) office building located at 17220 Newhope Street (Attachment 1).
Background:
The Warner/Newhope Specific Plan (WNSP) is an approximate 37-acre site located at 17272 Newhope Street, with the main entrance to the development accessible from the east side of Newhope Street, across from the Fountain Valley Post Office. The plan area contains a mixture of residential, recreational, office, light industrial, and storage uses, most of which share parking and access. The WNSP is divided into 12 Planning Areas that describe and provide use standards for each area (Attachment 2). The Los Caballeros (Los Cab) Sports Club is located in Planning Area A and is the main tenant in
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February 25, 2026
the Specific Plan. PDL, located in Planning Area C, was approved in 1979 for a 43,000 square foot, multi-tenant office complex, with no limitations on medical office use.
Condition No. 10 from Planning Commission Resolution No. 79-32, did however, place a restriction prohibiting retail uses in PDL. In 2004, the current Specific Plan was adopted by the City Council and a 25% square footage limitation for medical office use was placed on the PDL office complex (Planning Area C), including the requirement for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) subject to the review and approval of the Planning Commission.
In late 2025, and during the time the applicant prepared their application for the specific plan amendment, two (2) future tenants submitted CUP applications with the city and were approved by the Planning Commission for medical office uses in PDL:
CUP 1938 #118 – T-Quan Acupuncture Clinic
CUP 1939 #120 - ARWA Physical Therapy
With the addition of these two (2) tenants, the total percentage of medical office use in PDL increased to 23% - just below the 25% maximum outlined in the Specific Plan.
Code Requirement:
PDL is located in Planning Area C of the WNSP as shown on the attached Land Use Plan from the Specific Plan (Attachment 2). Allowable land uses are indicated in Section 4.4 of the Specific Plan, which also indicates uses permitted with approval of a CUP in Section
4.4.3. 4.4.3 Conditional Use Permit
The following are permitted with approval of a Conditional Use Permit:
o Medical offices and services (clinics, offices and laboratories) only in Planning Area C with the approval of a parking study. A maximum of 25% of the building area may be devoted to medical offices. o Schools, specialized training and education.
o Photographic studios.
o Automated teller machines (ATMs).
o Parking
o Telecommunication facilities per Section 21.28 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code.
Proposed Code Amendment:
The proposed Code Amendment (CA) (Attachment 3) would remove the maximum 25% limit on medical office uses in Plaza del Lago and would allow medical office by-right, during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the PDL building. The amendment would also remove the requirement for a parking study in Planning Area C.
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February 25, 2026
As proposed, the Warner/Newope Specific Plan would be amended as follows:
“…
Section 4.4.1 Permitted Uses
Business support services
Offices, administrative, business, professional.
Research and Development (R&D).
Personal storage (mini-storage) is a permitted use in Planning Area G. Medical offices and services with operating hours between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., seven (7) days per week.
…”
“…
Section 4.4.3 Conditional Use Permit
The following are permitted with approval of a Conditional Use Permit:
o Medical offices and services (clinics, offices and laboratories) in Planning Area C with operating hours between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., seven (7) days per week. Only in Planning Area C with approval of a parking study. A maximum of 25% of the building area may be devoted to medical offices. o Schools, specialized training, and education
o Photographic Studios
o Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).
o Parking.
o Telecommunications facilities per Section 21.28 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code
…”
Discussion:
The current request submitted by Wallace Rodecker and the Plaza del Lago Owners Association is to remove the maximum 25% medical office use requirement from Planning Area C in Section 4.4.3 of the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan and to permit medical office use by-right in Planning Area C of the Specific Plan during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the PDL office building adjacent to the Los Caballeros Sports Complex (Attachment 4). The applicant originally requested the hours to operate from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., but recently amended the request (Attachment 5).
The PDL property is a 2-story professional office complex consisting of two, 2-story buildings separated by a large decorative pond with a total of 54 office condominium suites, totaling 43,440 square feet. Pedestrian access to the units is achieved by an exterior walkway at the first and second stories of the buildings, which faces inward towards the decorative pond. The complex utilizes the shared parking in the
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February 25, 2026
Warner/Newhope Specific Plan, located in Planning Areas K and K-1, which is also shared by the Los Caballeros Sports Complex (Attachment 6).
Given the unique nature of the site and the mixture of land uses, per the WNSP, the required parking is not based on the parking standards outlined in Chapter 21.22 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC), but instead upon the actual demand for parking.
When the Specific Plan was created in 2004, a parking demand study was prepared to establish a baseline condition for parking use and demand in the Specific Plan area. The study indicated there were 947 shared parking spaces available in Planning Area K, K-1, and I. The study also references 932 shared spaces available in Planning Area K and K-1 specifically. While not stated at the time of the Specific Plan adoption, staff’s understanding is that the 25% maximum for medical uses in PDL was based on the availability of shared spaces.
While individual parking ratios based on land use are not utilized in the Specific Plan’s parking analysis, the parking demand study references a parking requirement for PDL, whereas the required parking for medical office use was one (1) parking space per 143 square feet of floor space, and general office use was one (1) space per 250 square feet of floor space. Using these parking ratios to establish a parking requirement for PDL at the time of the Specific Plan approval in 2004, PDL would have required 206 parking spaces (Figure 1).
Figure 1
Square Footage (SF) Parking Ratio Spaces
25% Medical 10,860 SF 1 space per 143 SF 76
75% Office 32,580 SF 1 space per 250 SF 130
Total: 43,440 SF 206
If PDL was converted to 100% medical uses today at a parking ratio of one (1) space per 200 square feet using the city parking requirements in Table 3-3 from FVMC 21.22, the entire development would require 217 parking spaces (Figure 2). This results in an increase of 11 parking spaces.
Figure 2
Square Footage (SF) Parking Ratio Spaces
100% Medical 43,440 SF 1 space per 200 SF 217
Previous Planning Commission Approvals - CUP 1900 Parking Analysis:
On February 9, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 22-06 approving CUP 1900 for the conversion of an existing childcare center into nine (9) residential condominium units at Los Cab. A parking observation analysis was conducted on two (2) non-consecutive weekdays, and one (1) Saturday during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., in September 2021 (Attachment 7). Referring to parking in Planning Area K and K1 with 932 shared parking spaces, the maximum occupancy of the shared parking area
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February 25, 2026
observed during the weekday was 553 parking spaces. During the weekend, 482 was the highest observed demand. Conversely, the study concluded there was 379 spaces available during the weekday, and 482 spaces available during the weekend.
CUP 1927 – Timeless Venues:
In 2024, Timeless Venues received approval for a wedding and event venue facility at the Los Caballeros Sports Village. At the time it was indicated 996 shared parking spaces were provided at Los Cab as indicated in the staff report for CUP 1927. The parking analysis for Timeless Venues was based on a previous approval for a 9-unit condominium conversion project in 2022 for Los Cab and approved by the Planning Commission (CUP 1900). This parking analysis (Attachment 7) references the 932 shared parking spaces in Planning Areas K and K-1, specifically, not 996 spaces.
Timeless Venues typically holds events such as weddings, charity galas, and other social events that may primarily take place during the evening and weekend times, while typical medical office uses operate during daytime business hours. The proposed CA would approve medical occupancy by-right during the hours from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and would require a CUP to operate outside of those hours. Staff does not anticipate a conflict with medical office use during the daytime and a wedding and event facility primarily operating during the evening and weekends.
Using a conservative approach referencing the 932 shared parking spaces in Planning Area K and K-1, and the most recent parking analysis from CUP 1900 in prepared in 2021, Figure 3 provides the following parking analysis below:
Figure 3
Attachment ___(2021 Parking Analysis) Weekday Weekend
Total Parking in Shared Areas per 2021 parking analysis: 932 932 Highest Number of Spaces Occupied: 553 482
Timeless Venues Parking Requirement per CUP 1927: 140 140 Additional Required Parking for 100% Medical Use in
PDL 100% (Figure 2):
11 spaces 11 spaces
Available Parking Observed per 2021 parking analysis: 379 450 Surplus Parking in Shared Planning area K and K-1: 228 spaces 299 spaces Figure 3 provides a parking calculation using the least number of spaces reported in Planning Area K and K-1 at 932 shared parking spaces. The maximum observed parking spaces occupied per the 2021 parking analysis was used as a baseline condition, plus the maximum required parking spaces for Timeless Venues was used for a parking requirement per CUP 1927. Adding the additional 11 parking spaces required for PDL to be converted to 100% medical, an approximate surplus of parking is shown. Based on this calculation, approximately 228 parking spaces would be available during the weekday, and 299 parking spaces would be available during the weekend.
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February 25, 2026
Conclusion:
PDL currently has 29 tenants controlling the 54 condominium office spaces, whereas several tenants control multiple units. According the to the tenant roster provided for PDL, the office complex currently has limited vacancy with only five (5) single tenant spaces, and there currently is multiple general office practices occupying multiple condominium office spaces in PDL.
As previously discussed, the Specific Plan requires that any new structures or expansions would be required to verify there is a minimum of 5% or 47 parking spaces open and available. The Planning Commission recently approved two projects where there was a different parking requirement than the previous use, and it was documented that there was sufficient parking available for the new use in the Los Cab sports complex. As shown in the calculation in Figure 3 of this report, a surplus of parking is estimated in the shared parking area of Planning Area K and K-1.
Environmental Clearance:
The proposed CA is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines – Section 15061(b)(3) as it has no potential for resulting in a physical change to the environment. The proposed CA would allow for an increase in the type of existing, permitted land use, but does not propose the construction of any new square footage to the building (Attachment 8).
Notice Furnished:
Public hearing notices were mailed to all property owners and commercial tenants within 1,000 feet of the subject property. The item was published in the Orange County Register and notices were posted at City Hall and at the City’s website at www.fountainvalley.gov/AgendaCenter
Alternatives:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-03 recommending the City Council approve a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approve Code Amendment No. 25-07 to remove the maximum 25% medical office use requirement from Planning Area C in Section 4.4.3 of the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan and to permit medical office use by-right in Planning Area C of the Specific Plan, during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Plaza del Lago office building located at 17220 Newhope Street (Attachment 9).
2. Amend Resolution No. 26-03 and recommend the City Council approve a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approve Code Amendment No. 25-07 to increase the maximum percentage
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February 25, 2026
of medical office use in Planning Area C in Section 4.4.3 of the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan from 25% to 50%, during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the Plaza del Lago office building located at 17220 Newhope Street.
3. Continue the request and direct staff to prepare a resolution for denial.
4. Continue this request for additional information.
Recommended Action:
Pleasure of the Planning Commission.
Prepared By: Matt Jenkins, Senior Planner
Reviewed By: Steven Ayers, Principal Planner
Approved By: Omar Dadabhoy, Community Development Director / Deputy City Manager
Attachments: 1. Vicinity Map
2. WNSP Land Use Map
3. CC Ordinance
4. CFG Investments request
5. Amended hours
6. WNSP Parking Graphic
7. Parking Analysis dated October 2, 2021
8. Notice of Exemption
9. Resolution No. 26-03
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
APPROVING A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND APPROVING CODE
AMENDMENT (CA) NO. 25-07 TO REMOVE THE MAXIMUM 25% MEDICAL OFFICE USE REQUIREMENT FROM PLANNING AREA C IN SECTION 4.4.3 OF
THE WARNER / NEWHOPE SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO PERMIT MEDICAL
OFFICE USE BY-RIGHT IN PLANNING AREA C OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN DURING THE HOURS OF 6:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M., IN THE PLAZA DEL LAGO OFFICE BUIILDING LOCATED AT 17220 NEWHOPE STREET
WHEREAS, the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan (“Specific Plan”) was approved by the Fountain Valley City Council on October 5, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Specific Plan contains development standards and intensities for individual planning areas; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will continue to promote the development of the Specific Plan area in a manner that is sensitive to the surrounding community and environment; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed and approved two (2) new land uses in the Specific Plan area since 2022; and
WHERAS, staff analyzed the parking requirements at that time and a surplus of available shared parking spaces were available in the Specific Plan area; and WHEREAS, the proposed CA 25-07 has been publicly noticed in accordance with State Law and the Fountain Valley Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Fountain Valley Planning Commission considered the proposed Code Amendment No. 25-07 at a duly noticed public hearing on February 25, 2026, and by a vote of _-_ recommended the City Council approve CA 25-07 ; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY DOES HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1
The City Council hereby determines that CA 25-07 is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) as the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in
CA 25-07 – Plaza del Lago
question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
SECTION 2
The City Council finds that due notice of the public hearing on ______, 2026, conducted in the City Council Chambers, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, was given as required by the Fountain Valley Municipal Code, Title 21, and the State of California. Public notice of this hearing and a copy of the City Council agenda were posted at City Hall, Recreation Center and the Fountain Valley Library.
SECTION 3
The Warner/Newope Specific Plan shall be amended as follows:
“…
Section 4.4.1 Permitted Uses
Business support services
Offices, administrative, business, professional.
Research and Development (R&D).
Personal storage (mini-storage) is a permitted use in Planning Area G. Medical offices and services with operating hours between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., seven (7) days per week.
…”
“…
Section 4.4.3 Conditional Use Permit
The following are permitted with approval of a Conditional Use Permit:
o Medical offices and services (clinics, offices and laboratories) in Planning Area C with operating hours between 7:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., seven (7) days per week. only in Planning Area C with approval of a parking study. A maximum of 25% of the building area may be devoted to medical offices. o Schools, specialized training, and education
o Photographic Studios
o Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).
o Parking.
o Telecommunications facilities per Section 21.28 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code
…”
SECTION 4
CA 25-07 – Plaza del Lago
Pursuant to Fountain Valley Municipal Code section 21.34.050 the City Council does hereby find as follows:
1. The proposed amendment ensures and maintains internal consistency with the actions, goals, objectives and policies of the general plan, and would not create any inconsistencies with this title, in the case of a title amendment.
The proposed CA is consistent with the goals and actions of the general plan and specific plan. The amendment will promote General Plan Goal LU-1, which is to allow an arrangement of compatible land uses, while protecting and maintaining the surrounding neighborhood.
2. The proposed amendments would not be detrimental to the public convenience, health, interest, safety or welfare of the city.
The proposed amendment will allow for additional medical office use in the existing Plaza de Lago office building in the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan area, which allows for a variety of office uses in the existing 2-story office building. As indicated in the staff report, sufficient parking will be available for future medical office uses in the Plaza del Lago office complex, therefore the CA should not be detrimental to the interests of the public
3. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the city’s environmental review procedures as indicated in Section 1 above.
4. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with other applicable provisions of Title 21 and the Warner / Newhope Specific Plan.
Removing the 25% square footage limitation on the medical office uses in Planning Area C will not affect any other development standard in the Specific Plan. The parking requirement is specific to Section 4.4.3 of the Specific Plan only and does not need to be amended in any other location in the Specific Plan.
SECTION 5
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 6
The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published as required by law. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption.
CA 25-07 – Plaza del Lago
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 2026.
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
HARPER & BURNS LLP
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From: Jim Henshall
To: Matt Jenkins
Cc: Wallace Rodecker; Steve Meyer; Carm Gullo
Subject: RE: Notice of Hearing Before Planning Commission-2-25-26 Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026 4:48:48 PM
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Matt,
Thank you for your email.
As to Section 4.4.3 Conditional Use Permit, the language will need to be as follows:
Section 4.4.3 Conditional Use Permit
The following are permitted with approval of a Conditional Use Permit:
Medical offices and services (clinics, offices and laboratories) in Planning Area C with operating hours between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., seven (7) days per week. only in Planning Area C with approval of a parking study. A maximum of 25% of the building area may be devoted to medical offices.
Schools, specialized training, and education
Photographic Studios
Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).
Parking.
Telecommunications facilities per Section 21.28 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code Let me know your thoughts on the language. I am in the office all day tomorrow.
Best regards,
Jim Henshall
CFG Investments, Inc., property management company for the Plaza del Lago Owners Association 17220 Newhope Street, Suite 224
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 557-1430 (Office)
(714) 227-4427 (Cell)
[email protected] (Email)
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Notice of Exemption_________________________________________________ TO: Office of Planning and Research FROM: City of Fountain Valley P.O. Box 3044, Room 113 10200 Slater Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 Fountain Valley, CA 92708
County Clerk
County of Orange
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Santa Ana, CA 92701
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE FOUNTAIN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
ADOPTING A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND RECOMMENDING
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CODE AMENDMENT NO. 25-07 TO
REMOVE THE MAXIMUM 25% MEDICAL OFFICE USE REQUIREMENT
FROM PLANNING AREA C IN SECTION 4.4.3 OF THE WARNER /
NEWHOPE SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO PERMIT MEDICAL OFFICE USE
BY-RIGHT IN PLANNING AREA C OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN DURING THE HOURS OF 6:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M., IN THE PLAZA DEL LAGO OFFICE BUIILDING LOCATED AT 17220 NEWHOPE STREET
WHEREAS, the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan (“Specific Plan”)(“WNSP”) was approved by the Fountain Valley City Council on October 5, 2004; and WHEREAS, the Specific Plan contains development standards and intensities for individual planning areas; and
WHEREAS, an application for a Code Amendment (CA) to the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan was submitted by Wallace Rodecker and the Plaza del Lago Owners Association in accordance with Municipal Code, Title 21 and Chapter 4.4.3 of the Warner/Newhope Specific Plan and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment will continue to promote the development of the Specific Plan area in a manner that is sensitive to the surrounding community and environment; and
WHEREAS, the proposed CA 25-07 has been publicly noticed in accordance with State Law and the Fountain Valley Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Fountain Valley Planning Commission considered said application at its noticed public hearing on February 25, 2026; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY DOES HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1
The Planning Commission hereby determines that CA No. 25-07 is not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) as it has no potential for resulting in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
SECTION 2
The Planning Commission finds that due notice of the public hearing on February 25, 2026, conducted in the City Council Chambers, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, was given as required by the Fountain Valley Municipal Code, Title 21, and the State of California. Public notice
Resolution No. 26-03
of this hearing and a copy of the Planning Commission agenda were posted at City Hall, and at the City’s website at www.fountainvalley.gov/AgendaCenter SECTION 3
Pursuant to Fountain Valley Municipal Code section 21.34.050 the Planning Commission does hereby find as follows:
1. The proposed amendment ensures and maintains internal consistency with the actions, goals, objectives and policies of the general plan, and would not create any inconsistencies with this title, in the case of a title amendment.
The proposed CA is consistent with the goals and actions of the general plan and specific plan. The amendment will promote General Plan Goal LU-1, which is to allow an arrangement of compatible land uses, while protecting and maintaining the surrounding neighborhood. Medical office use is currently permitted in Planning Area C of the WNSP up to 25 %, and the amendment will allow for additional medical office use in Planning Area C of the WNSP up to 100%, during the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., seven (7) days per week.
2. The proposed amendments would not be detrimental to the public convenience, health, interest, safety or welfare of the city.
The proposed amendment will allow for additional medical office use in the existing Plaza de Lago office building in the WNSP area, which allows for a variety of office uses in the existing 2-story office building. As indicated in the staff report, sufficient parking will be available for future medical office uses in the Plaza del Lago office complex, therefore the CA should not be detrimental to the interests of the public. Section 3.2.3 Required Parking of the WNSP requires any new structure or expansion to existing structures in the Specific Plan is required to verify a minimum of 5% of the shared parking is a available. As indicated in the staff report, there would be a an estimated 228 parking spaces available in the shared parking areas during the weekday, and 299 shared spaces available during the weekend.
3. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the city’s environmental review procedures as indicated in Section 1 above.
4. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with other applicable provisions of Title 21 and the Warner / Newhope Specific Plan.
Removing the 25% square footage limitation on the medical office uses in Planning Area C will not affect any other development standard in the Specific Plan. The parking requirement is specific to Section 4.4.3 of the Specific Plan only and does not need to be amended in any other location in the Specific Plan.
SECTION 4
The Planning Commission finds that Code Amendment 25-07 is consistent with the Fountain Valley Municipal Code, as well as the Fountain valley General Plan, and Warner / Newhope
Resolution No. 26-03
Specific Plan, and recommends the City Council approve Code Amendment No. 25-07 as set forth in “Exhibit A” attached hereto and incorporated herein.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 25th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026. ________________________ ________________________
Chairperson Secretary
CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Planning Department
10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
714-593-4425 – fountainvalley.org
Notice of Exemption_________________________________________________ TO: Office of Planning and Research FROM: City of Fountain Valley P.O. Box 3044, Room 113 10200 Slater Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 Fountain Valley, CA 92708
County Clerk
County of Orange
12 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Project Title: _________________________________________________________________________ Project Location/Address: ______________________________________________________________ Project Activity/Description: _____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Public Agency Approving Project: City of Fountain Valley, Orange County, California Project Applicant: _____________________________________________________________________ Project Applicant’s Address: ___________________________________Phone Number: ____________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Exempt Status: (check one):
Ministerial (Sec. 21080 (b)(1); 15268);
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080 (b((3); 15269 (a));
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080 (b)(4); 15269 (b) (c));
Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: _________________________________ Statutory Exemptions. State code number: ___________________________________________ Reasons why project is exempt: __________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Lead Agency Contact Person: ___________________________ Contact Phone: _____________________________ If filed by applicant:
1. Attach certified document of exemption finding.
2. Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project?: Yes No Signature: ________________________________ Date: _____________ Title: ___________________ Signed by Lead Agency Signed by Applicant
CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
To: Honorable Mayor and Agenda Date: April 21, 2026
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance approving Code Amendment No. 26-01 – An Amendment To Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) Sections 21.08.030, 21.15.030, and 21.90.020, And Add Section 21.46.120 To Permit Owner-Occupied And Rental Multi-Family Uses By Right For Projects With 20% Or More Units Affordable To Lower Income Households Three-Year Strategic Goals
☒ Enhance the culture and environment of “A Nice Place to Live” ☐ Attract and retain revenue producing businesses
☐ Achieve fiscal stability in accordance with the 20-Year Financial Plan ☐ Attract and retain quality staff
☐ Not applicable
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
At its meeting of April 7, 2026, the City Council introduced for a first reading an Ordinance approving Code Amendment (CA) No. 26-01 to amend Sections 21.08.030, 21.15.030, and
21.90.020, and add Section 21.46.120 to permit owner-occupied and rental multi-family uses by right for projects with 20% or more units affordable to lower income households (Attachment 1). The Ordinance was introduced by a vote of 5-0 during the first reading without amendment.
As detailed in the attached report (Attachment 2), on October 7, 2025, the city received a letter from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) regarding the City’s implementation of its adopted and approved Housing Element – specifically Program 1a: Rezone to Accommodate Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). Program 1a of the Housing Element, as well as state law, stipulates that the City shall permit owner-occupied and rental multi-family uses by-right for projects with 20% or more units affordable to lower-income households. This change, which is already specifically provided for in state law, requires the city to process applications administratively for residential projects in which at least 20% of the units will be deed-restricted as affordable.
The administrative review precludes any requirements from public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council. The amendment also includes definitions to help clarify the meaning of ‘by right’, ‘permitted use’, ‘discretionary’, and ‘ministerial.’ Lastly, the amendment addresses permitted uses in Specific Plan Areas and addresses the proposed change in permitted projects with 20% affordable in Specific Plans as Table H-22 of the 2021- 2029 Housing Element.
The Ordinance is now presented to the City Council for a second reading and adoption.
Second Reading – Adoption of an Ordinance approving Code Amendment 26-01 April 21, 2026
FINANCIAL REVIEW
There is no financial impact associated with approving the proposed code amendment.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The item was published in the Orange County Register and public notices were posted at City Hall, Recreation Center, and Fountain Valley Library for the public hearing on April 7, 2026.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW
Adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Sections 15060(c)(2)(the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The amendment is merely a text amendment to the FVMC as required by Program 1a of the 2021-2029 Housing Element and California Government Code 65583.2(h) and (i) to permit owner-occupied and rental multi-family uses by right for projects with 20% or more units affordable to lower-income households. Moreover, for purposes of this section and Section 65583, the phrase “use by right” shall mean that the local government’s review of the owner-occupied or multifamily residential use may not require a conditional use permit, planned unit development permit, or other discretionary local government review or approval that would constitute a “project” for purposes of Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code. Any subdivision of the sites shall be subject to all laws, including, but not limited to, the local government ordinance implementing the Subdivision Map Act. A local ordinance may provide that “use by right” does not exempt the use from design review. However, that design review shall not constitute a “project” for purposes of Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code (Attachment 3).
ATTORNEY REVIEW
The Attorney for the City has reviewed the attached Ordinance.
ALTERNATIVES
Alternative No. 1: Adopt the attached Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley approving a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approving Code Amendment No. 26-01 to amend Sections 21.08.030, 21.15.030, and
21.90.020, and add Section 21.46.120 to permit owner-occupied and rental multi-family uses by right for projects with 20% or more units affordable to lower income households.
Alternative No. 2: Do not adopt the attached Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley approving a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and do not approve Code Amendment No. 26-01 to amend Sections 21.08.030, 21.15.030, and 21.90.020, and add Section 21.46.120 to permit owner-occupied and rental multi-family uses by right for projects with 20% or more units affordable to lower income households.
Second Reading – Adoption of an Ordinance approving Code Amendment 26-01 April 21, 2026
Alternative No. 3: Continue the request for additional information.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is requesting City Council approval of Alternative No. 1 to adopt the attached Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley approving a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approving Code Amendment No. 26-01 to amend Sections 21.08.030, 21.15.030, and 21.90.020, and add Section 21.46.120 to permit owner-occupied and rental multi-family uses by right for projects with 20% or more units affordable to lower income households.
Prepared By: Steven Ayers, Principal Planner
Approved By: Omar Dadabhoy, Community Development Director Approved By: Maggie Le, City Manager
Attachments:
1. Ordinance for Code Amendment No. 26-01
2. April 7, 2026 Staff Report
3. Notice of Exemption
ORDINANCE NO._____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN
VALLEY APPROVING A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION PER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) AND APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT (CA) NO. 26-01 TO AMEND THE FOUNTAIN VALLEY MUNICIPAL CODE (FVMC) SECTIONS 21.08.030, 21.15.030, AND
21.90.020, AND ADD SECTION 21.46.120 TO PERMIT OWNER-OCCUPIED AND RENTAL MULTI-FAMILY USES BY RIGHT FOR PROJECTS WITH 20%
OR MORE UNITS AFFORDABLE TO LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
WHEREAS, the Fountain Valley City Council adopted the Development Code Update on December 7, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the 2021-2029 Housing Element, approved through Resolution No. 9853 by the City Council on October 4, 2022 was certified by the State Housing Community Development Department ("HCD") on October 13, 2022; and WHEREAS, “Program 1a: Rezone to Accommodate RHNA” of the 2021-2029 Housing Element notes that the City shall permit owner-occupied and rental multi-family uses by right for projects with 20% or more units affordable to lower income households; and WHEREAS, State HCD found that the FVMC is out of compliance with Program 1a of the 2021-2029 Housing Element and California Government Code Section 65583.2(h) and (i) which allows projects by right if they provide 20 percent of the units in the development as affordable to lower income households; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that certain State housing law requirements apply by operation of law and, to the extent of any inconsistency, supersede and control over conflicting provisions of the FVMC; and
WHEREAS, to promote administrative clarity, the City Council desires to amend the FVMC to expressly implement by-right housing provisions consistent with Government Code section 65583.2(h) and (i) and the City’s certified Housing Element; WHEREAS, the Fountain Valley Planning Commission considered the proposed CA 26-01 at a duly noticed public hearing on February 25, 2026, and by a vote of 5-0 recommended the City Council approve a Categorical exemption per CEQA and approve CA 26-01 to amend FVMC Section 21.08.030, 21.15.030, and 21.90.020, and add Section
21.46.120 to allow projects by right if they provide 20 percent of the units in the development as affordable to lower income households; and
WHEREAS, the proposed CA 26-01 has been publicly noticed in accordance with State Law and the Fountain Valley Municipal Code.
SECTION 1
The City Council hereby determines that CA 26-01 is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2)(the activity would not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The amendment is merely a text amendment to the FVMC as required by Program 1a of the 2021-2029 Housing Element and California Government Code 65583.2(h) and (i) to permit owner-occupied and rental multifamily uses by right for projects with 20% or more units affordable to lower income households. Moreover, for purposes of this section and Section 65583, the phrase “use by right” shall mean that the local government’s review of the owner-occupied or multifamily residential use may not require a conditional use permit, planned unit development permit, or other discretionary local government review or approval that would constitute a “project” for purposes of Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code.
Any subdivision of the sites shall be subject to all laws, including, but not limited to, the local government ordinance implementing the Subdivision Map Act. A local ordinance may provide that “use by right” does not exempt the use from design review. However, that design review shall not constitute a “project” for purposes of Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code.
SECTION 2
The City Council finds that due notice of the public hearing on April 7, 2026, conducted in the City Council Chambers, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, was given as required by the Fountain Valley Municipal Code, Title 21, and the State of California. Public notice of this hearing and a copy of the City Council agenda were posted at City Hall, Recreation Center and the Fountain Valley Library.
SECTION 3
Pursuant to Fountain Valley Municipal Code section 21.34.050 the City Council does hereby find as follows:
1. The proposed amendment ensures and maintains internal consistency with the actions, goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan, and would not create any inconsistencies with Title 21, in the case of a title amendment. The proposed amendment would promote and encourage the development of a variety of housing opportunities to accommodate current and projected households by promoting the construction of additional dwelling units to accommodate Fountain Valley’s share of regional housing needs in accordance with adopted land use policies (General Plan Housing Element Goal #1/Policy 1.1). CA 26-01 would be consistent with Program 1a of the 2021-2029 Housing Element, California Government Code Section 65583.2(h) and (i), and Title 21 and would not create any inconsistencies with Title 21, in the case of a title amendment.
2. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public convenience, health, interest, safety or welfare of the city. CA 26-01 would clearly permit ownerPage 74 occupied and rental multi-family uses by right for projects with 20% or more units affordable to lower income households per Program 1a of the 2021-2029 Housing Element and California Government Code 65583.2(h) and (i) to ensure consistency with the Fountain Valley Municipal Code to ensure public convenience, health, interest, safety, and welfare would be met.
3. The proposed amendment has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the city’s environmental review procedures as addressed in Section 1 above.
4. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with other applicable provisions of Title 21. As noted in finding 1 above, CA 26-01 would amend FVMC Sections
21.08.030, 21.15.030, and 21.90.020, and add 21.46.120 to permit owneroccupied and rental multi-family uses by right for projects with 20% or more units affordable to lower income households to provide internal consistency with other applicable provisions of Title 21 and the General Plan. There are no other known inconsistencies with the proposed amendment and other applicable provisions of Title 21.
SECTION 4
The permit required for Affordable Housing in Section 21.08.030 Table 2-2 is amended as follows and footnote (5) to Table 2-2 is added as follows:
“…
TABLE 2-2
PERMIT REQUIRED BY DISTRICT
Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements for
Residential Zoning Districts
P
CUP
SUP
—
Permitted Use
Conditional Use Permit Required
Special Use Permit Required
Use Not Allowed
LAND USE (1) R1 GH R2 R3 R4 R5
Specific Use
Regulations
RESIDENTIAL USES
Affordable housing P(5) P(5) P(5) P(5) P(5) P(5)
Notes:
(5) The following types of residential projects shall be allowed by right pursuant to California Government Code section 65583.2(h) and (i): residential projects that include owner occupied and/or rental multi-family residential units located on sites identified in the City’s adopted Housing Element inventory as suitable to accommodate the City’s lower-income Regional Housing Needs Allocation, as that inventory may be amended from time to time, and that incorporate a minimum of 20 percent of the units in the development as affordable to lower-income households.. …”
SECTION 5
The permit required for Affordable Housing in Section 21.15.030 Table 2-10 is amended as follows and footnote (5) to Table 2-10 is added as follows:
“…
TABLE 2-10
MIXED-USE DISTRICT LAND USE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
P
CUP
—
Permitted Use
Conditional Use Permit required
Use not allowed
Allowed Uses and Permit
Requirements for Mixed-Use Zoning
Districts PERMIT REQUIRED
LAND USE (1) MU-1 and MU-2 Specific Use Regulations
MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING USES
RESIDENTIAL USES
Affordable housing P(5)
Notes:
(5) The following types of residential projects shall be allowed by right pursuant to California Government Code section 65583.2(h) and (i): residential projects that include owner occupied and/or rental multi-family residential units located on sites identified in the City’s adopted Housing Element inventory as suitable to accommodate the City’s lower-income Regional Housing Needs Allocation, as that inventory may be amended from time to time, and that incorporate a minimum of 20 percent of the units in the development as affordable to lower-income households. …”
SECTION 6
Section 21.90.020(2) is hereby amended to include the definition of “by right” …”
“By right” means a use that is allowed without discretionary review or approval that would not constitute a “project” for purposes of Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code. Any subdivision of a site shall be subject to all laws, including, but not limited to, the local government ordinance implementing the Subdivision Map Act. A by right use may still be subject to design review, provided that the design review does not constitute a “project” for purposes of Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code. The by-right approval process may also be referred to as a ministerial approval process, where the review of a project is based upon fixed/mandatory standards and does not involve the use of personal judgment. …”
SECTION 7
The definition of “permitted use” in Section 21.90.020(16) is hereby amended as follows:
…”
"Permitted use" means any use allowed in a zoning district and subject to the restrictions applicable to that zoning district. The use shall be allowed by right without discretionary review or approval that would not constitute a “project” for purposes of Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code. Any subdivision of a site shall be subject to all laws, including, but not limited to, the local government ordinance implementing the Subdivision Map Act. A by right use may still be subject to design review, provided that the design review does not constitute a “project” for purposes of Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code. The by-right approval process may also be referred to as a ministerial approval process, where the review of a project is based upon fixed/mandatory standards and does not involve the use of personal judgment.
…”
SECTION 8
Section 21.90.020(4) is hereby amended to include the definition of “discretionary” …”
“Discretionary” means a use or project that is not classified as by right/ministerial and constitutes a “project” for purposes of Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code (CEQA). These projects are subject to review based on best practices and expert judgment rather than fixed/mandatory requirements. Discretionary review typically includes evaluation based on required findings, public notice, public hearing, inclusion of conditions of approval (and or Mitigation Measures), decision by an appointed and/or elected body and the opportunity to appeal. …”
SECTION 9
Section 21.90.020(13) is hereby amended to include the definition of “ministerial” …”
“Ministerial.” See “By right.”
…”
SECTION 10
Section 21.46.120 “Specific plan uses.” shall be added as follows:
“…
Permitted uses shall be outlined in each specific plan. Notwithstanding any provision of a specific plan to the contrary, the following types of residential projects shall be allowed by right pursuant to California Government Code section 65583.2(h) and (i): residential projects that include owner occupied and/or rental multi-family residential units located on sites identified in the City’s adopted Housing Element inventory as suitable to accommodate the City’s lower-income Regional Housing Needs Allocation, as that inventory may be amended from time to time, and that incorporate a minimum of 20 percent of the units in the development as affordable to lower-income households.
…”
SECTION 11
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 12
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and cause it to be published as required by law. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21ST DAY OF APRIL, 2026.
ATTEST:
________________________ ________________________
Rick Miller, City Clerk Jim Cunneen, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
HARPER & BURNS LLP
___________________________
Attorneys for the City
City of Fountain Valley
CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
To: Honorable Mayor and Agenda Date: April 7, 2026
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Introduction: Code Amendment No. 26-01 – An Amendment To Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) Sections
21.08.030, 21.15.030, and 21.90.020, And Add Section 21.46.120 To Permit Owner-Occupied And Rental Multi-Family Uses By Right For Projects With 20% Or More Units Affordable To Lower Income Households Three-Year Strategic Goals
☒ Enhance the culture and environment of “A Nice Place to Live” ☐ Attract and retain revenue producing businesses
☐ Achieve fiscal stability in accordance with the 20-Year Financial Plan ☐ Attract and retain quality staff
☐ Not applicable
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On October 7, 2025, the city received a letter from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) regarding the City’s implementation of its adopted and approved Housing Element – specifically Program 1a: Rezone to Accommodate Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) (Attachment #1). Program 1a of the Housing Element, as well as state law, stipulates that the City shall permit owner-occupied and rental multi-family uses by-right for projects with 20% or more units affordable to lower income households.
The attached Ordinance incorporates changes noted by HCD in the letter dated October 7, 2025 (Attachment #2).
At the Planning Commission meeting of February 25, 2026, the Planning Commission voted 5-0 approving Resolution No. 26-01 recommending the City Council approve Code Amendment No. 26-01.
Staff recommends the City Council conduct a public hearing and introduce the attached Ordinance approving Code Amendment No. 26-01 to amend Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) Sections 21.08.030, 21.15.030, and 21.90.020, and add Section 21.46.120 to permit owner-occupied and rental multi-family uses by right for projects with 20% or more units affordable to lower income households.
DISCUSSION
On October 7, 2025, the City received a letter from The Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) regarding the City’s implementation of its adopted and approved Housing Element – specifically Program 1a: Rezone to Accommodate Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). The letter also notes Program 1e: Alternative Housing
Council Action Request
Code Amendment No. 26-01 20% Affordable By-Right Ordinance City Council Meeting April 7, 2026
Sites to Rezone Sites to Accommodate the RHNA, but in later discussions, HCD is only looking for compliance with Program 1a at this time.
State law [California Government Code 65583.2(h) and (i)] requires that projects identified in the Housing Element be zoned to permit owner-occupied and rental multifamily residential use by right for developments in which at least 20 percent of the units are affordable to lower income households during the planning period. Program 1a of the Housing Element stipulates that the City shall permit owner-occupied and rental multi-family uses by-right for projects with 20% or more units affordable to lower income households.
This change, which is already specifically provided for in state law, requires the city to process applications administratively for residential projects in which 20% of the units will be deed restricted as affordable. The administrative review precludes any requirements from public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council. A developer could develop one of the sites listed in Table H-22 of the 2021-2029 Housing Element (below), (geographic location provided in Figure H-1) by right if they propose a minimum of 20% of the units in the development as affordable to lower income households. The amendment would apply to only the sites listed in Table H-22 that are spread over residential zones as well as Specific Plan Areas including the Crossings, Warner/Newhope, and Southpark Specific Plan Areas.
Council Action Request
Code Amendment No. 26-01 20% Affordable By-Right Ordinance City Council Meeting April 7, 2026
The requirement to process applications administratively without any discretionary review has long been a part of the State’s Policies and Goals. Similar to other cities, Fountain Valley is developing Objective Design Standards that any residential project (regardless of the review process) would have to meet. These design standards are scheduled to be presented before the Planning Commission in March of this year.
The amendment also includes definitions to help clarify the meaning of ‘by right’, ‘permitted use’, ‘discretionary’, and ‘ministerial.’ Essentially, by right uses are allowed without discretionary review or approval. By right uses are allowed in a zoning district subject to the restrictions applicable to the zoning district and may not require a conditional use permit, planned unit development permit, or other discretionary local government review or approval that would constitute a “project” for purposes of Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code. The by-right approval process may also be referred to as a ministerial approval process, where the review of a project is based upon fixed/mandatory standards (height, setbacks, FAR, lot coverage, etc.) and does not involve the use of personal judgment. These projects would be discretionary and would not require the approval of findings, public notice, public hearings, inclusion of conditions of approval or mitigation measures, the decision of an appointed and/or elected body, nor the opportunity to appeal.
Lastly, as noted above, the amendment would addresss permitted uses in Specific Plan Areas and address the proposed change in permitted projects with 20% affordable in Specific Plans as Table H-22 of the 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Council Action Request
Code Amendment No. 26-01 20% Affordable By-Right Ordinance City Council Meeting April 7, 2026
State Review
State HCD has reviewed the proposed Ordinance and ensures that it meets the intent of the letter sent to the city on October 7, 2025.
Planning Commission
At the Planning Commission meeting of February 25, 2026, the Planning Commission voted 5-0 approving Resolution No. 26-01 recommending the City Council approve Code Amendment No. 26-01.
FISCAL REVIEW
There is no financial impact associated with approving the proposed code amendment. This Ordinance will simply implement Program 1a of the City’s approved Housing Element and provide consistency with state law.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The item was published in the Orange County Register and public notices were posted at City Hall, Recreation Center, and Fountain Valley Library.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW
Adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Sections 15060(c)(2)(the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The amendment is merely a text amendment to the FVMC as required by Program 1a of the 2021-2029 Housing Element and California Government Code 65583.2(h) and (i) to permit owner-occupied and rental multi-family uses by right for projects with 20% or more units affordable to lower income households. Moreover, for purposes of this section and Section 65583, the phrase “use by right” shall mean that the local government’s review of the owner-occupied or multifamily residential use may not require a conditional use permit, planned unit development permit, or other discretionary local government review or approval that would constitute a “project” for purposes of Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code. Any subdivision of the sites shall be subject to all laws, including, but not limited to, the local government ordinance implementing the Subdivision Map Act. A local ordinance may provide that “use by right” does not exempt the use from design review. However, that design review shall not constitute a “project” for purposes of Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code. (Attachment #3).
ATTORNEY REVIEW
The Attorney for the City has reviewed the attached Ordinance.
ALTERNATIVES
Council Action Request
Code Amendment No. 26-01 20% Affordable By-Right Ordinance City Council Meeting April 7, 2026
Alternative No. 1: Introduce the attached Ordinance approving a categorical exemption per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approving Code Amendment No. 26-01 to amend Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) Sections 21.08.030, 21.15.030, and 21.90.020, and add Section 21.46.120 to permit owner-occupied and rental multi-family uses by right for projects with 20% or more units affordable to lower income households.
Alternative No. 2: Do not introduce the attached Ordinance approving a categorical exemption per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approving Code Amendment No. 26-01 to amend Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) Sections 21.08.030, 21.15.030, and
21.90.020, and add Section 21.46.120 to permit owner-occupied and rental multi-family uses by right for projects with 20% or more units affordable to lower income households.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is requesting City Council approval of Alternative No. 1 to introduce the attached Ordinance approving a categorical exemption per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approving Code Amendment No. 26-01 to amend Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) Sections 21.08.030, 21.15.030, and 21.90.020, and add Section 21.46.120 to permit owner-occupied and rental multi-family uses by right for projects with 20% or more units affordable to lower income households.
Prepared by: Steven Ayers, Principal Planner
Reviewed by: Omar Dadabhoy, Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director
Approved by: Maggie Le, City Manager
Attachments:
1. HCD Letter dated October 7, 2025
2. Proposed Ordinance for Code Amendment No. 26-01
3. Notice of Exemption
CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
Planning Department
10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
714-593-4425 – fountainvalley.org
Notice of Exemption_________________________________________________ TO: Office of Planning and Research FROM: City of Fountain Valley P.O. Box 3044, Room 113 10200 Slater Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044 Fountain Valley, CA 92708
County Clerk
County of Orange
12 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Project Title: _________________________________________________________________________ Project Location/Address: ______________________________________________________________ Project Activity/Description: _____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Public Agency Approving Project: City of Fountain Valley, Orange County, California Project Applicant: _____________________________________________________________________ Project Applicant’s Address: ___________________________________Phone Number: ____________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Exempt Status: (check one):
Ministerial (Sec. 21080 (b)(1); 15268);
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080 (b((3); 15269 (a));
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080 (b)(4); 15269 (b) (c));
Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: _________________________________ Statutory Exemptions. State code number: ___________________________________________ Reasons why project is exempt: __________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Lead Agency Contact Person: ___________________________ Contact Phone: _____________________________ If filed by applicant:
1. Attach certified document of exemption finding.
2. Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project?: Yes No Signature: ________________________________ Date: _____________ Title: ___________________ Signed by Lead Agency Signed by Applicant
CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
To: Honorable Mayor and Agenda Date: April 21, 2026
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Public Hearing - Approval of the FY 26-27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
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:
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan process requires that entitlement communities, such as the City of Fountain Valley (City), prepare a document that describes the projects and activities proposed for each year of their five-year Consolidated Plan. This document is known as the Annual Action Plan (Action Plan). The period covered by this Action Plan is July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 (FY 26-27).
HUD announced the FY 2026-27 CDBG allocations on April 3, 2026. Fountain Valley’s allocation is $318,402. This amount reflects an increase of $17,220 (5.7%) above the current year’s grant funding. The allocation will be combined with $181,598 in unused funds from prior years grants, for a total budget of $500,00. The funds will be used to support CDBG approved activities that benefit low-income and/or moderate-income households in the community.
In compliance with HUD regulations governing the CDBG program, the City will conduct a public hearing to allow the public to provide comments on the Action Plan prior to submittal.
DISCUSSION:
Public Hearing – Approval of the FY 26-27 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
April 21, 2026
The FY 26-27 Action Plan describes programs, projects and activities that are proposed to be accomplished during the program year. The activities reflect the objectives and priorities outlined in the City’s Five-Year (FY 25-29) Consolidated Plan. The Action Plan contains the FY 26-27 CDBG program budget that will be incorporated within the City of Fountain Valley FY 26-27 Budget.
The primary focus of the CDBG program is to provide public services to low and moderateincome residents, and to preserve and improve existing neighborhoods. CDBG funds are allocated to community development and neighborhood improvement activities that are designed to principally benefit low-income persons and households. HUD requires that 70% of all CDBG funding be utilized to assist low-income persons or households; however, the City of Fountain Valley strives for 100% of program funding to go towards programs that assist low-income persons and/or households.
The CDBG Program Budget for FY 26-27 will be comprised of the following sources of funds:
FY 26-27 CDBG Allocation: $318,402
Program Income & Unobligated Carryover: $181,598
TOTAL FUNDING PROPOSED: $500,000
Program income is money received from repayment of CDBG funded rehabilitation loans.
Unobligated carryover is unspent funds from previous year’s grant allocations.
In establishing the FY 26-27 CDBG program budget, Housing and Community Development (HCD) staff reviewed the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board’s (HCDAB) recommendations regarding Public Service Agency’s (PSA) funding, and additionally utilized the following guidelines:
1. Fund programs that address goals and objectives set forth in the City of Fountain Valley’s Five-Year Consolidated Plan.
2. Allocate funding first to programs such as Administration and Public Services that have maximum funding limits, and fund federally mandated programs such as the provision of Fair Housing Services.
CDBG regulations dictate limits on certain expenditures such as administration (capped at 20% of allocation) and public services (capped at 15% of allocation) and the proposed FY 26-27 CDBG budget complies with these regulations.
Below is a brief description of the programs and budgets that are proposed for FY 26-27 utilizing the $500,000 in available entitlement grant allocation and carryover funds. Administration – Budget $58,680
Funds pay for salaries and other costs related to administering the CDBG program including preparing the Action Plan, CAPER, Con Plan, IDIS management, and other HUD
Public Hearing – Approval of the FY 26-27 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
April 21, 2026
required documents. Administration is capped at 20% of the total allocation and includes the cost of providing fair housing services.
Fair Housing – Budget $5,000
HUD requires cities to provide fair housing services to low and moderate-income residents. Services include landlord/tenant dispute resolution and housing discrimination education. Funding is part of the 20% allowable for Administration. Public Service Agency Program – Budget $47,760
The public service agencies help provide the continuum of care that is a required goal of the CDBG program. Assistance for underserved populations are the main goals of this program. Funding for Public Service Agency Programs is capped at 15% of the annual allocation.
Code Enforcement Program – Budget $60,000
Code Enforcement provides inspection and abatement procedures for municipal code and building code violations on deteriorated properties within the HUD designated low/mod census tracts within the City.
Neighborhood Revitalization Program – Budget $321,060 Provides grants, rebates and loans to low-income single family and mobile home homeowners for needed home repairs. Includes administration of the program as well as administration of the existing loan portfolio.
Lead Based Paint Grant Program - Budget $7,500
Provides grants for HUD required lead-based hazard testing for homeowners participating in the Neighborhood Revitalization program and abatement as needed.
The Public Service Agency Grant Program is an important part of the services that assist lowincome households in the city. Fair Housing Service providers also play an integral role in assisting low-income households, and HUD mandates the city provide this service to receive grant funding.
Four Public Service Agencies (PSA) and one Fair Housing Service Provider applied to receive funding to provide services and programs to assist low and moderate-income households in the community for FY 26-27. The applicants were invited to provide a presentation of their services at the December 3, 2025, HCDAB meeting. All applicants were in attendance, and the HCDAB heard presentations from each applicant regarding the services they provide in the community.
All of the applicants have been successful and effective participants in the City’s Public Services Agency Grant program and Fair Housing program for several years.
The HCDAB reviewed each agencies funding request prior to making recommendations at their January 2026 meeting. Their initial funding recommendations were made using the prior year’s allocation as an estimate, pending the announcement of the FY 26-27 allocation. After the allocation was received, the final recommendations were adjusted as requested by the HCDAB.
Public Hearing – Approval of the FY 26-27 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
April 21, 2026
The following table shows the funding recommendation process from request to final funding.
Non-Profit Organization
FY 26-27 Number anticipated assisting
Requested
Funding
Initial
recommendation
based on FY 25-
26 allocation
FINAL
FY 26-27
recommendation
Boys and Girls Club of Huntington Valley
50 Child Care Scholarships $10,000 $8,263 $8,860
Meals on Wheels OC Home Delivered
(Formerly CSS)
30 Home Delivered Meals for Frail Elderly
$10,000 $6,200 $6,790
Meals on Wheels OC Congregate
(Formerly CSS)
125 Congregate Meals at the Senior Center $14,000 $10,650 $11,250 Interval House Crisis Shelter
60 Shelter Domestic Violence Victims $15,000 $13,264 $13,850 Waymakers
45 Juvenile Diversion Assistance $8,000 $6,800 $7,010 TOTAL $57,000 $45,177 $47,760
On April 1, 2026, the HCDAB held a public hearing to review the FY 26-27 Action Plan. The HCDAB unanimously approved the FY 26-27 Action Plan and forwarded a recommendation of approval to City Council.
FISCAL REVIEW:
There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund related to this item. The City’s CDBG program is wholly funded by the allocation received from HUD. By approving the budget as defined in the Action Plan, the City Council authorizes the use of funds provided under the CDBG program in the amount of $500,000. Additionally, with the drawdown of $181,598 of unused funds, the City’s balance of unused funds would be reduced to approximately $100,000.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
HUD regulations require that local jurisdictions conduct a public hearing and allow for a 30-day public comment period prior to the submission of the Action Plan to provide an opportunity for public review and comment.
On February 24, 2026, a public notice was published in the Orange County Register announcing that the FY 26-27 Action Plan was available for public comment on the City website and available via email by request from March 2, 2026, until April 2, 2026. The notice advised of a public hearing before the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board on April 1, 2026, and a second
Public Hearing – Approval of the FY 26-27 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
April 21, 2026
public hearing before the City Council on April 21, 2026, to receive public comments. To date, no public comments have been received.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REVIEW:
Not applicable.
ATTORNEY REVIEW:
This does not require the Attorney for the City review or approval.
ALTERNATIVES:
Alternative No. 1: Conduct a public hearing for the FY 26-27 Action Plan, approve the FY 26- 27 Action Plan, and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to submit the final FY 26-27 Action Plan to HUD prior to the June 3, 2026, deadline.
Alternative No. 2: Conduct public hearing for the FY 26-27 Action Plan, amend the FY 26-27 Action Plan, and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to submit the final FY 26-27 Action Plan to HUD prior to the June 3, 2026, deadline.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of Alternative No. 1: Conduct a public hearing for the FY 26-27 Action Plan, approve the FY 26-27 Action Plan, and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to submit the final FY 26-27 Action Plan to HUD prior to the June 3, 2026, deadline.
Prepared by: Ashlyn Newman, Neighborhood Improvement Manager Reviewed by: Omar Dadabhoy, Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director
Fiscal review by: Ryan Smith, Finance Director
Approved by: Maggie Le, City Manager
Attachments: 1. FY 26-27 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
City of Fountain Valley
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Annual Action Plan
Housing and Community Development Division
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
1 CITY COUNCIL
Jim Cuneen, Mayor
Patrick Harper, Vice Mayor Kim Constantine, Council Member Glenn Grandis, Council Member Ted Bui, Council Member
Maggie Le, City Manager
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD
Kristin Azcona, Vice Chair Kevin Bui, Board Member
Noel Nguyen, Board Member Tam Nguyen, Board Member
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Omar Dadabhoy, Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director Ashlyn Newman, Neighborhood Improvement Manager
Robert Daley, Housing Technician
2 Table of Contents
Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................................................... 3 AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) ............................................................................................. 3 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)........................................................................................................... 7 AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l) ....................................................................................................... 8 AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)...................................................................................................................... 15 Expected Resources......................................................................................................................................................... 19 AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)................................................................................................................ 19 Annual Goals and Objectives........................................................................................................................................... 21 Projects........................................................................................................................................................................ 24 AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d) .......................................................................................................................................... 24 AP-38 Project Summary............................................................................................................................................... 25 AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f).................................................................................................................. 30 Affordable Housing .......................................................................................................................................................... 31 AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g) ........................................................................................................................ 31 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)................................................................................................................................ 32 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) ................................................................................ 33 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)........................................................................................................ 36 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k) ................................................................................................................................. 38 Program Specific Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 41 Attachments…… 40
Citizen Participation Summary ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 41 Map of CDBG Code Enforcement Eligible Low-Income Areas……………………………………………………………. 42 Proof of Public Notice ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 43
3 Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of Fountain Valley is a recipient of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and is a designated Entitlement City. As required under U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, the City of Fountain Valley (City) has prepared its FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan for Community Planning and Development Programs (FY 2026-27 Action Plan). This is the second year of the 2025-29 Consolidated Plan. An approved FY 2026-27 Action Plan is a prerequisite for funding under HUD's CDBG program. This Action Plan covers the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
The FY 2026-27 Action Plan describes the projects and activities that the City is proposing to undertake utilizing funds made available by HUD under the CDBG program. The plan also describes community development projects and activities that will be implemented utilizing non-federal sources. The City will utilize a variety of funding sources to accomplish the projects and activities outlined in the Consolidated Plan. These funds include Federal, State, and private sources.
The annual FY 2026-27 Action Plan has been prepared utilizing HUD’s eConPlan suite, a module of the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS). This ensures that the FY 2026-27 Action Plan includes all HUD required components and report formatting.
HUD announced the FY 2026-27 CDBG allocations on April 3, 2026. The City of Fountain Valley will receive $318,402 in CDBG grant funding for FY 2026-27. The allocation will be combined with unobligated Carry Forward in the amount of $181,598 from prior year grants, for a total budget of $500,00 to fund CDBG programs and activities.
HUD caps the amount of funding that may be expended on administration costs to twenty percent (20%) of the total entitlement, which must include the cost to provide HUD-required fair housing services. For FY 2026-27, $58,680 is budgeted for program administration and $5,000 is budgeted for fair housing services. CDBG regulations allow a maximum of fifteen percent (15%) of the entitlement for Public Service Agency (PSA) grants. The City will allocate the maximum amount allowed of $47,760, to the PSA grant program. The balance of the entitlement is budgeted for the provision of low-moderate income housing related programs for home preservation, which include $321,060 for home rehabilitation, $7,500 for lead-based paint testing, and $60,000 for code enforcement activities.
Other Federal funding sources, although not directly funded by the City, includes Housing Choice Vouchers (formerly Section 8) that is administered by the Orange County Housing Authority.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan HUD’s CDBG grant program has pre-determined objectives and outcomes and each CDBG funded activity must be designed to meet these requirements. To that end, the City's Housing and Community Development (HCD) Division has proposed the following programs, projects and activities for implementation during FY 2026-27, each of which has been designed to meet HUD requirements.
4 Objectives:
• #1 – Decent Housing - Improve and preserve existing residential neighborhoods by implementing home improvement, code enforcement, and public facility and infrastructure improvement programs. • #2 – Suitable Living Environment-Address the needs of persons with special needs through the provision of financial assistance to public service agencies, and the removal of architectural barriers to the physically challenged. Administration of grant and the provision of fair housing services to the community. • #3 – Economic Opportunity- Provide affordable housing opportunities for renter households through an ongoing partnership with the Orange County Housing Authority.
The listed goals and objectives below will be implemented during the five-year period:
High Priority Need
• Administration of Grant: 5-year program
• Owner Occupied Home Improvement: 75 owner occupied households • Housing and Supportive Services: Assist 2,285 persons • Code Enforcement in eligible areas: 1000 households
• Fair Housing Services: 300 persons
• Lead Based Paint Hazard Grant: 75 homes
Low Priority Need
• Affordable Housing: 1 unit
• Residential Rehab for Rentals: 1 unit
• Affordable Rental Development: 1 unit
• Capital Improvement Projects: 1 unit
• Natural Disaster Funds: 1 other
Outcomes are discussed in the next section, Evaluation of Past Performance.
3. Evaluation of past performance
Year-end totals are not available for FY 25-26 therefore FY 24-25 will be the primary source used to evaluate past performance.
Priority #1: Improve and preserve existing residential neighborhoods by implementing home improvement, code enforcement, and public facility and infrastructure improvement programs.
During FY 24-25, the City’s Home Improvement Program funded 15 applications for grants, rebates and loans to assist low-income homeowners rehabilitate their properties, this includes grants for lead based paint testing and abatement. CDBG funding was also used for code enforcement services in CDBG eligible areas to identify and abate 123 residential properties with code violations. Funding was not allocated for public facility or infrastructure programs during this program period as they were not identified as a high priority need.
5 Through the end of the second quarter of FY 25-26, the home improvement program has completed 22 projects, already exceeding the projected annual goal of 15 projects.
Priority #2: Address the needs of persons with special needs through the provision of financial assistance to public service agencies, and the removal of architectural barriers to the physically challenged. Administration of grant and the provision of fair housing services to the community.
Fountain Valley addressed this priority by providing grant funding to four (4) non-profit public service agencies providing five (5) programs under the City’s Public Service Agency (PSA) Grant Program. In allocating funding under this program, the City followed HUD’s Continuum of Care philosophy by ensuring that resources were made available to assist as many special needs populations as possible. In FY 24-25, 360 persons/households were assisted through five (5) PSA programs funded under the City’s PSA Grant Program.
The administration of the City’s housing and community development programs that benefited low and moderateincome persons included the following task/accomplishments:
• Preparation and submission of all funding applications including the Annual Action Plans, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER); and all reports required by HUD and other governmental agencies;
• Administration of CDBG funded projects including monitoring of home rehabilitation projects and annual audits of the public service agencies receiving CDBG funds; • Preparation of all environmental review records (ERR’s) and other administrative reports required by federal, state and local funding agencies;
• Implementation and oversight of the City’s Home Improvement Program, Public Service Agency (PSA) Grant Programs, and Code Enforcement Program;
• Contracted for fair housing services with Orange County Fair Housing Council who assisted 125 individuals in FY 24-25.
For FY 25-26 the majority of PSA’s are on target to meet or exceed the projected annual goals.
4. Summary of citizen participation and consultation process The September 3, 2025, Housing and Community Development Advisory Board (HCDAB) meeting was held to review the Annual Action Plan process and timeline. On October 2, 2025, Housing and Community Development (HCD) staff published a Public Notice in the Fountain Valley View announcing the availability of funding under the City of Fountain Valley’s FY 2026-27 Public Service Agency (PSA) Grant program. Correspondence further detailing the availability of funding was sent to all prior-year program applicants and posted on the City’s website.
On November 6, 2025, the application period to submit applications for PSA Grant funding closed. Five (5) program applications were received from four (4) nonprofit organizations that provide services for low-income Fountain Valley residents.
On December 3, 2025, a public meeting of the HCDAB was held to receive presentations by the four (4) agencies applying for PSA grants and one (1) fair housing services provider applying for funding to provide fair housing services
6 to city residents. The PSA’s and Fair Housing provider offered input regarding the services they felt were needed in the community.
At the January 7, 2026, HCDAB meeting, the board considered applications and made funding recommendations for the PSA grant and fair housing services provider. Recommendations will be forwarded within the Action Plan to the City Council for review and approval. The recommendations were based on the prior year’s allocation amount and would be updated once the FY2026/27 allocation is announced.
On February 24, 2026, a Public Notice was published in the Orange County Register announcing the commencement of the minimum 30-day review comment period beginning March 2, 2026, and concluding April 2, 2026. The notice advised that the Action Plan was available on the website and can be requested via email, or phone. The Public Notice advised of a public hearing at the April 1, 2026, HCDAB meeting to receive public comments on the FY 2026-27 Draft Action Plan, and a second Public Hearing at the Fountain Valley City Council on April 21, 2026, to receive public comments, and to approve the FY 2026-27 Action Plan. The notice advised that the draft Action Plan budget would be based on the prior year’s allocation amount and would be updated once the FY2026/27 allocation was announced.
At the March 4, 2026, HCDAB meeting the draft FY 2026-27 Action Plan was reviewed.
On April 1, 2026, the HCDAB held a public hearing to review the draft FY 2026-27 Action Plan, receive public comments, and forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council.
On April 21, 2026, the City Council held a public hearing to review the FY 2026-27 Action Plan that includes the CDBG budget with the newly announced FY 2026/27 allocation amount. The Fountain Valley City Council unanimously approved the Action Plan and requested the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to forward the plan to HUD. (TBD)
5. Summary of public comments
No comments received. (TBD)
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them The City of Fountain Valley did not exclude any comments or views.
7. Summary
The Action Plan covers the period from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 and identifies how the city will allocate its Fiscal Year 2026-27 CDBG grant funding. As stated above, the City of Fountain Valley continues to foster and maintain affordable housing and services to the underserved by successfully implementing housing and community development programs including its home improvement, code enforcement, and fair housing programs. The grantee chose its goals or projects for the coming year based on the success of each program’s past performance and needs of the community.
7 PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies – 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
Lead Agency FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA Community Development Department CDBG Administrator FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA Housing Division Table 1 – Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
The City of Fountain Valley is an Entitlement City. The City of Fountain Valley Community Development Department is the lead agency for developing and implementing the strategic plan for the CDBG Program. The Housing Division within the Community Development Department administers the CDBG Program.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Ashlyn Newman
Neighborhood Improvement Manager
[email protected]
(714) 593-4428
Fountain Valley City Hall
10200 Slater Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
8 AP-10 Consultation – 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(l)
1. Introduction
The City contacts and consults with public agencies, private agencies and city residents to get a better understanding of community needs for the plan year during the development of the FY 2026-27 Action Plan. For the Action Plan, the city consulted with the entities that are identified in the following sections.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction’s activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l))
The City’s Housing and Community Development Advisory Board provides input in the CDBG program planning and implementation process. They meet regularly to promote citizen participation and provide support to the CDBG program. They consider presentations from social service providers regarding the needs of the community, and forward funding recommendations to the City Council.
The City of Fountain Valley does not have any public housing within its jurisdiction. The city partners with OCHA who administers the federal rental assistance program for the city and issues Rental Assistance Vouchers, Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and other forms of housing assistance to city residents. The city is a member of the OCHA Cities Advisory Committee, which provides OCHA staff with input regarding program policies. The city continues to work with other Orange County HUD-grantee communities to discuss regional plans and to share program management data.
Additionally, many of our PSA grantees provide physical and mental health evaluation within their scope of services and provide assistance for residents when needed, either from their organization, or by referring them to an appropriate agency for support.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The City of Fountain Valley is a member of CA-602 Santa Ana, Anaheim, Orange County Continuum of Care (CoC). The County of Orange is the lead agency in Orange County’s CoC and the Orange County Office of Care Coordination administers and organizes the implementation of the program. Together with cities, non-profits, community organizations and businesses, Orange County’s CoC has built a system of care to connect those experiencing homelessness to available resources and assistance. The County’s regional planning process has been devised to ensure a single well-coordinated system of care to end homelessness. This is accomplished by balancing emergency, transitional, and permanent housing plus supportive services to address the needs of homeless persons so they can transition from streets and shelters to independent living.
To better assist individuals in each jurisdiction, the county is divided into three Service Planning Areas (SPAs) that direct resources in their respective areas for individuals experiencing homelessness that are entering into the Coordinated Entry System (CES). The City of Fountain Valley is in the Central SPA and staff collaborates with all members to share information and give input into the development of plans across the region.
9 The goal of the Coordinated Entry System is to effectively connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at-risk of homelessness to appropriate services and housing interventions to end homelessness in Orange County through dynamic prioritization, collaborative coordination, intentional resource utilization, equitable resource distribution and regional service planning area prioritization.
While the County’s CoC and other supportive services are designed to move the homeless out of crisis and into selfsufficiency, the needs drastically exceed the funding available. To assist with this endeavor, the City of Fountain Valley grants 100% of the 15% allowed for public services, to be allocated to local PSA programs that assist the underserved.
Many of these grantees offer supportive services that fill the gaps in the CoC system for the homeless and persons atrisk of becoming homeless.
As further detailed in section AP-65, the city has partnered with the neighboring cities of Garden Grove and Westminster to develop and operate a new low-barrier homeless shelter with 85 emergency shelter beds known as the Central Cities Navigation Center (CCNC). The CCNC is operated by Volunteers of Los Angeles (VOALA) and includes a variety of wraparound supportive services, administered both on-site and off-site, to assist clients in finding permanent housing and financial stability. The CCNC opened in June of 2024 and has assisted 386 clients through December 31, 2025.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
The City of Fountain Valley is not a recipient of ESG funds nor do we administer HMIS. The Orange County CoC makes the determination of ESG fund allocations and the development, operation and/or administration of the fund and HMIS entries.
2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction’s consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities Table 2 – Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization Interval House Crisis Shelters Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-Children
Services-Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Services-Health
Services-Education
Services-Employment
Child Welfare Agency
10 What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Interval House is a public service provider for Fountain Valley residents and sub-recipient of the CDBG Grant funds from the City. They provide input into the needs and numbers of
women and children that are victims of domestic violence in the City. Interval House provides quarterly updates of the number of people served.
2 Agency/Group/Organization Community Services Program, Inc./Waymakers Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Education
Child Welfare Agency
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Special Needs Facility and Services
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Community Services Program, now known as Waymakers, Inc. is a public service provider for Fountain Valley residents and sub-recipient of the CDBG Grant funds from the City. The agency provides statistics on youth diversion needs and programs available to residents as well as potential programs that can be implemented in the future to address local needs. 3 Agency/Group/Organization Boys and Girls Club of Huntington Valley Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Children
Services-Education
Child Welfare Agency
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
Special Needs Facility and Services
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Boys and Girls Club of Huntington Valley is a public service provider for Fountain Valley residents and sub-recipient of the CDBG Grant funds from the City. The agency provides
quarterly updates on the financial needs of low- income children in the city and the amount of assistance they provide to city residents.
11 4 Agency/Group/Organization Community SeniorServ, Inc./Meals on Wheels Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-Elderly Persons Services-Health
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Anti-poverty Strategy
Special Needs Facility and Service
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Community SeniorServ aka Meals on Wheels is a public service provider for Fountain Valley residents and sub-recipient of the CDBG Grant funds from the City. Agency helps identify and support the needs of the City's special needs-elderly
population specifically elderly and the frail. Agency submits quarterly statistics for city review.
5 Agency/Group/Organization Fair Housing Council of Orange County Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Impediments to Fair Housing
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Fair Housing Council of Orange County is a public service provider for Fountain Valley residents and sub-recipient of the CDBG Grant funds from the City. They provide quarterly input on housing issues in the City as well as providing annual workshops for landlords and tenants and sharing anecdotal as well as statistical data with the city.
6 Agency/Group/Organization Orange County Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type PHA
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Provides data regarding HUD rental assistance and vouchers.
Disseminates information regarding waiting lists for assistance countywide.
7 Agency/Group/Organization 211 ORANGE COUNTY
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Housing
Services-homeless
12 What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Provides data regarding regional homelessness, housing and service gaps for homelessness and the availability of
countywide programs. Provides Point in Time information regarding homelessness specific to the City of Fountain Valley. 8 Agency/Group/Organization SPECTRUM INTERNET PROVIDER
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Broadband Internet Service Providers Services - Narrowing the Digital Divide
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Broadband Specific
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Spectrum provides broadband internet services throughout Fountain Valley that are easily accessible to all residents. They also provide high-speed internet at a special, discounted rate to low income households to "Narrow the Digital Divide" in their service areas. They participate in the FCC Emergency Broadband Program thru the federal government to provide additional discounts to qualified households. Spectrum will continue to provide internet services to the community and special rates to qualified households.
9 Agency/Group/Organization Frontier Communications
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services - Broadband Internet Service Providers Services - Narrowing the Digital Divide
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Broadband Specific
13 Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Frontier provides broadband internet services in Fountain Valley that are easily accessible to residents. They provide high-speed internet at a special, discounted rate to low income households to "Narrow the Digital Divide" in their service areas. They participate in the FCC Emergency Broadband
Program thru the federal government to provide additional discounts to qualified households. Frontier will continue to provide internet services to the community and special rates to qualified households.
10 Agency/Group/Organization County of Orange
Agency/Group/Organization Type Agency - Managing Flood Prone Areas Agency - Management of Public Land or Water Resources
Agency - Emergency Management
What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Resilience Specific
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
The County of Orange manages 350 miles of flood control facilities throughout the county designed to handle water flow from storm drains and other runoff. They inspect and maintain all facilities, including confined space underground facilities, dams, basins, and pump stations. They operate the County's urban runoff diversion program and are first responders to flood emergencies. They will continue to provide these
services to the entire county.
11 Agency/Group/Organization FEMA
Agency/Group/Organization Type Agency - Emergency Management What section of the Plan was addressed by
Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Resilience Specific
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.
What are the anticipated outcomes of the
consultation or areas for improved
coordination?
Consulted with FEMA regarding the FEMA-identified flood risks in the City that appear on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). Currently approximately 10% of the city is in the 100- year flood plain. FEMA will continue to provide this service, as well as Disaster Support Services and Emergency
Management, during major crisis.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting No agency or service was intentionally excluded from the open consultation process.
14 Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
Continuum of Care County of Orange
Orange County has developed its CoC system in a comprehensive and coordinated effort to provide a service delivery system for the at-risk and homeless population.
5-Yr and 1-Yr Public
Housing Authority Plan
(PHA)
Orange County
Housing Authority
(OCHA)
OCHA provides information regarding the needs and availability of low-income renter households throughout the county. City confirms consistency with the OCHA annual PHLA.
City of Fountain Valley
Housing Element
City of Fountain
Valley
Fountain Valley Housing Element identifies the needs, goals, projects and availability of housing for all income levels throughout the city.
City of Fountain Valley
HCD Advisory Board
City of Fountain
Valley
Provides input on City programs and activities for low-income households funded with the CDBG allocation.
Table 3 – Other local / regional / federal planning efforts
15 AP-12 Participation – 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting The City of Fountain Valley Citizen Participation Plan outlines the opportunities for citizen participation in all aspects of the consolidated plan process. Public input and is encouraged and ample opportunities are made available for participation.
Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
1 Newspaper Ad
Non-targeted/broad
community
On October 2, 2025, a
Public Notice was
published in the
Orange County
Register announcing
the availability of
funding under the City
of Fountain Valley's FY
2026-27 Public Service
Agency (PSA) Grant
program.
No comments
received. N/A
2 Internet Outreach
Non-targeted/broad
community
Notice posted October
2, 2025, on city
website of the
availability of public
service agency grants.
No comments
received. N/A
16 Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
3 Email Distribution Past Grant Recipients
October 2, 2025, grant
applications emailed
to all prior-year
program participants.
No agencies on
interest list.
5 applications
received. N/A
4 Public Meeting Non-targeted/Broad
Community
On December 3, 2025,
the HCDAB held a
public meeting to hear
presentations from
public service agencies
applying for grants and
one agency applying to
provide fair housing
services
No comments
received.
N/A
5 Public Meeting Non-targeted/broad
community
HCDAB Meeting
January 7, 2026 to
discuss funding for PSA
grants and Fair
Housing Services.
Recommendations
forwarded to City
Council within Action
Plan.
No comments
received.
N/A
17 Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
6 Newspaper Ad
Non-targeted/broad
community
On February 24, 2026,
a public notice was
published in the
Orange County
Register summarizing
the estimated FY 2026-
27 Action Plan budget.
The public notice
advised of a 30-day
public review of the
Draft Action Plan with
a public comment
period from March 2
to April 2, 2026. The
public notice advised
of a public hearing on
April 1, 2026, at the
HCDAB meeting and a
public hearing on April
21, 2026, at the City
Council meeting to
receive public
comments.
No comments
received. N/A
7 Internet Outreach
Non-targeted/broad
community
Draft Action Plan
posted on City website
for public comments
and review on March
2, 2026.
No comments
received. N/A
18 Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
URL (If applicable)
8 Public Meeting
Non-targeted/broad
community
On March 4, 2026, the
HCDAB held a public
meeting to review the
Action Plan.
No comments
received. N/A
9 Public Hearing
Non-targeted/broad
community
On April 1, 2026, the
HCDAB held a Public
Hearing on the Action
Plan and forwarded a
recommendation of
approval to City
Council.
No comments
received. N/A
10 Public Hearing
Non-targeted/broad
community
On April 21, 2026, a
Public Hearing of the
City Council was held
to approve the FY
2026-27 Action Plan
and authorize
submission to HUD.
No comments
received. (TBD) N/A
Table 4 – Citizen Participation Outreach
19 Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources – 91.220(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City is estimated to receive approximately $318,402 in CDBG funding for FY 2026-27 based on previous years allocation. The grant will be combined with $181,598 in unused grant funds from prior years for a total annual budget of $500,000.
Other Federal funding sources, although not direct funding to the City, include Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance that is administered by the Orange County Housing Authority.
Anticipated Resources
Program Source
of Funds
Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
$
Narrative
Annual Description
Allocation:
$
Program
Income:
$
Prior Year
Resources:
$
Total:
$
CDBG public -
federal
Acquisition
Admin and
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Improvements
Public Services $318,402 0 $181,598 $500,000 930,000
Annual
allocation plus
unused CDBG
funds from
previous years
Other public -
federal
Housing
0 0 0 0 0
Table 5 - Expected Resources – Priority Table
Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied Currently, the Federal funding the City receives from HUD is the sole source of funding for the City’s CDBG program.
The PSA grants provided to non-profit service providers allows them to leverage the City’s grant against funding received from other local, state, federal, and private resources to provide the much needed services to the community.
The City of Fountain Valley also benefits from the housing vouchers for low- income households provided by the Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA). OCHA continues to administer the Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance
20 program for a majority of cities in Orange County including Fountain Valley. The vouchers are funded by the Federal government.
The City does not participate in the federally funded HOME program so there are not any matching requirements.
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
The City does not currently have any publicly owned land that can be used to address the needs of the Consolidated Plan. Fountain Valley is a nearly built out community with very little vacant land, or under-utilized land, available for new developments. In an effort to provide more affordable units in the City, an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance was adopted to ensure the provision of affordable housing units in new residential developments with 10 or more units. 15% of all units in new developments will be required to be affordable to low-income households or the developers may pay an inlieu fee to the city, that would be utilized to fund future affordable housing projects in the city.
A portion of the northeastern part of the City is covered by the Harbor Blvd South Island Specific Plan that includes zoning to encourage the production of affordable housing units that, if built by affordable housing developers, would address needs identified in the plan. In 2020, the city partnered with Related California to successfully develop the Prado Family Homes, a 50-unit affordable development, in the plan area, which has been fully leased up since June 2022. This project was funded with Fountain Valley Housing Authority Low-Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds. The city continues to look for opportunities to partner with developers for additional affordable housing projects in the city.
Discussion
Funding sources to implement the City’s Consolidated Plan are limited. During the first two years of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, the City’s CDBG allocation totaled $619,584. Assuming the continued level of annual CDBG allocation, the City expects to receive approximately $930,00 in CDBG funds over the remaining three years of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan period. All funds received are used to achieve the goals within the Strategic Plan.
21 Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 1 Administration 2025 2029 Affordable Housing
Public Housing
Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Administration
City-Wide Administration of
Grant Program
CDBG:
$58,680
Other: 1 Other
2 Neighborhood
Revitalization
2025 2029 Affordable Housing City-Wide Owner Occupied
Home
Improvement
CDBG:
$321,060
Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated:
15 Household Housing Unit
3 Code
Enforcement
2025 2029 Affordable Housing
Code Enforcement
CDBG/Code
Enforcement
Eligible Exception
Criteria
Code Enforcement $60,000 Housing Code
Enforcement/Foreclosed Property
Care: 150 Household Housing Unit
22 Sort
Order
Goal Name Start
Year
End
Year
Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 4 Public Services 2025 2029 Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Services for Elderly/
Frail Elderly and
Youth Services
City-Wide Services for
Elderly/Frail Elderly
and Youth
CDBG:
$33,910
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 155 Persons Assisted
5 Homeless
Services and
HousingDomestic
Violence
Homeless
Non-Homeless
Special Needs
Non-Housing
Community
Development
Domestic violence
shelter and services
City-Wide Homeless Services
and Housing
CDBG:
$13,850
Public service activities other than
Low/Moderate Income Housing
Benefit: 55 Persons Assisted
6 Fair Housing
Services
2025 2029 Affordable Housing
Fair Housing Services
City-Wide Fair Housing
Services
CDBG:
$5,000
Other: 60 Other
7 Lead Based Paint
Hazard Grant
2025 2029 Affordable Housing
Lead Based Paint
Hazards Testing
City-Wide Lead Based Paint
Hazard Grant
$7,500 Rental units rehabilitated: 15
Household Housing Unit
Table 6 – Goals Summary
Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.215(b) The City of Fountain Valley does not participate in the HOME program and does not have a rental assistance program. We will continue to address housing affordability challenges by providing public services and home improvement programs aimed to allow lower income households to remain in their homes.
23 Approximately 400 households will be assisted between these two programs. The city also supports the Orange County Housing Authority's housing voucher program that assists approximately 440 Fountain Valley households each year.
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Administration
Goal
Description
CDBG program administration costs.
2 Goal Name Neighborhood Revitalization
Goal
Description
CDBG funds for owner occupied rehabilitation grants, loans, and rebates and program administration. 3 Goal Name Code Enforcement
Goal
Description
Housing and Building code enforcement to preserve housing stock in eligible residential areas, on deteriorated or deteriorating properties, and to refer qualified homeowners to Housing Division to apply for grants, loans and rebates. 4 Goal Name Public Services
Goal
Description
Provide funding for meal program for seniors in congregate setting and home delivery. Provide childcare scholarships and juvenile diversion services.
5 Goal Name Homeless Services and Housing
Goal
Description
Provide funding to domestic violence shelter for emergency shelter and supportive services. 6 Goal Name Fair Housing Services
Goal
Description
Contract with Fair Housing Council Orange County to provide fair housing services to residents per HUD requirement. 7 Goal Name Lead Based Paint Hazard Grant
Goal
Description
Lead-based paint hazard grant to test and abate any hazards found in the course of a City of Fountain Valley Rehabilitation Program project.
24 Projects
AP-35 Projects – 91.220(d)
Introduction
The projects summarized below address the high priority needs of the Strategic Plan. The City of Fountain Valley will allocate CDBG funding to the projects below to address the needs of low-income residents in Fountain Valley.
Projects
# Project Name
1 Administration of CDBG Program
2 Neighborhood Revitalization
3 Code Enforcement
4 Meals on Wheels Congregate Meals
5 Meals on Wheels Home Delivered
6 Boys & Girls Club Scholarships
7 Waymakers Juvenile Diversion
8 Interval House Domestic Violence Shelter
9 Fair Housing Services
10 Lead Based Paint Hazard Grant
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The City has limited resources, and all program funding comes from the annual CDBG allocation. The City strives to allocate funds to help persons and households for which the greatest need exists, and where services relate most closely to other activities affecting neighborhood revitalization and quality of life. To that end, the City has determined that allocating funding to public service agencies and the neighborhood improvement program, which provide services specifically to low income households throughout the city, and funding code enforcement in CDBG eligible areas to maintain the quality of neighborhoods, are the most effective use of CDBG funding for the residents of Fountain Valley.
The CDBG Code Enforcement Program makes referrals to and collaborates with the Housing Rehabilitation Program to make noticeable impacts on the property of low-income homeowners in the city. The greatest obstacle in addressing the needs of the underserved is the lack of funding for programs and services.
25 AP-38 Project Summary
Project Summary Information
1 Project Name Administration of CDBG Program
Target Area City-Wide
Goals Supported Administration
Needs Addressed Administration of Grant
Funding CDBG: $58,680
Description CDBG program administration, oversight and coordination Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Admin only
Location Description City-wide
Planned Activities CDBG program management
2 Project Name Neighborhood Revitalization
Target Area City-Wide
Goals Supported Neighborhood Revitalization
Needs Addressed Owner Occupied Home Improvement
Funding CDBG: $321,060
Description Provide loans, grants and rebates to low-income homeowners for rehabilitation.
Must be owner occupied.
Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
15 qualifying low-income homeowners a year
Location Description City-wide as eligible
Planned Activities Provide loans, grants and rebates to qualifying low-income households for minor rehabilitation of their single family or mobile home. Owner occupied only. 3 Project Name Code Enforcement
Target Area CDBG/Code Enforcement Eligible Areas
Goals Supported Code Enforcement
Needs Addressed Code Enforcement
26 Funding CDBG: $60,000
Description Enforcement of zoning, housing and building codes in CDBG eligible areas Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
Approximately 125 code enforcement violations abated in CDBG eligible areas per year
Location Description CDBG/Code Enforcement Eligible Areas Planned Activities Conduct code enforcement in CDBG eligible areas on deteriorating and deteriorated properties. Educate residents on City's Home Improvement Program. The program is eligible under Low/Mod Area Benefit. The Low/Mod Target Area meets the required definition for code enforcement in Section 570.202(c) of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). CDBG-funded code enforcement activities will focus on the correction of building code violations. Officers’ time spent in the Target Area will be charged by itemized timecard. CDBG supplements approximately 20 percent of the overall Code Enforcement budget.
4 Project Name Meals on Wheels Congregate Meals
Target Area City-Wide
Goals Supported Services for Frail/Elderly
Needs Addressed Services for Elderly/Frail Elderly
Funding CDBG: $11,250
Description Provide meals to low-income residents at Fountain Valley Senior Center at low or no cost.
Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
125 low-income seniors per year.
Location Description Fountain Valley Senior Center, 17967 Bushard St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Planned Activities Provide lunch 2 times a week to low income seniors in a congregate setting at low or no-cost
5 Project Name Meals on Wheels Home Delivered
Target Area City-Wide
Goals Supported Services for Frail/Elderly
Needs Addressed Services for Elderly/Frail Elderly
Funding CDBG: $6,790
Description Home delivered meals to frail elderly
27 Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
30 frail and elderly low income seniors a year
Location Description City-wide to individual addresses
Planned Activities Deliver meals to homebound frail and elderly persons and provide case management
6 Project Name Boys & Girls Club Scholarships
Target Area City-Wide
Goals Supported Youth Services
Needs Addressed Youth Services
Funding CDBG: $8,860
Description Provide childcare scholarships to low-income families Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
50 low-income families a year
Location Description Boys and Girls Club of Huntington Valley, 16582 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Planned Activities Provide childcare scholarships to low income families 7 Project Name Waymakers Juvenile Diversion
Target Area City-Wide
Goals Supported Youth Services
Needs Addressed Youth Services
Funding CDBG: $7,010
Description Provide juvenile diversion services to city residents Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
45 low-income juveniles and their families
Location Description Fountain Valley Police Department and other locations across the city Planned Activities Provide diversion services to juvenile residents in an effort to keep them out of the juvenile justice system.
28 8 Project Name Interval House Domestic Violence Shelter Target Area City-Wide
Goals Supported Homeless Services and Housing
Needs Addressed Homeless Services and Housing
Funding CDBG: $13,850
Description Emergency shelter and supportive services to victims of domestic violence.
Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
55 victims of domestic violence
Location Description Confidential- Domestic Violence Shelter Planned Activities Emergency shelter and supportive services to victims of domestic violence. 9 Project Name Fair Housing Services
Target Area City-Wide
Goals Supported Fair Housing Services
Needs Addressed Fair Housing Services
Funding CDBG: $5,000
Description Provide fair housing services to low income residents Target Date 6/30/2026
Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
70 low income households assisted per year
Location Description City-wide
Planned Activities Provide fair housing services to low income households in the community. 10 Project Name Lead Based Paint Hazard Grant
Target Area City-Wide
Goals Supported Fair Housing Services
Needs Addressed Fair Housing Services
Funding CDBG: $7,500
Description Provide lead based paint hazard testing to participants of Home Improvement Program
Target Date 6/30/2026
29 Estimate the number and
type of families that will
benefit from the
proposed activities
15 low income households that are participating in the home improvement program per year
Location Description City-wide
Planned Activities Test for lead-based paint and abate if necessary
30 AP-50 Geographic Distribution – 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
The majority of CDBG funded activities will be available citywide because the programs are available to low-income households, regardless of where they live in the city. The exception to this is CDBG funded code enforcement activities that are restricted to the CDBG eligible areas of the city.
Resources are utilized to benefit areas with racial/ethnic minority concentrations as these areas do have some overlap with CDBG eligible areas. According to the latest Census data for 2024, Fountain Valley is approximately 41% White, 37% Asian, 13% Two or more races, 2% Black, .5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1% Native Hawaiians and the remaining 5.5% consisting of those who didn’t identify a specific race. The different races are scattered throughout the City with concentration of non-white households getting progressively greater in the farther northeast areas. Residents in Fountain Valley who identify as Hispanic comprise approximately 17.2% of the City’s population. The Hispanic population is also slightly more concentrated in the northeastern area of the city.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
City-Wide 85
CDBG/Code Enforcement Eligible Exception Criteria 15
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically Due to the limited funding the City receives, the majority of funding is used city-wide for the benefit of all low-income households. The sole program that is specific to CDBG eligible areas is the CDBG code enforcement program. Code Enforcement, although a citywide program, is funded based on itemized timecard of time spent within low- and moderate-income areas and their involvement with qualified projects that are referred to the housing programs.
Discussion
As discussed above, the City's CDBG program allocates funds to provide activities that promote a better quality of life, that provide safe and secure living environments and preserve neighborhoods in order to instill pride of ownership throughout the community.
31 Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing – 91.220(g)
Introduction
The proposed activities for FY 2026-27 will allocate CDBG funds to meet the housing needs of the following households.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 0
Special-Needs 0
Total 0
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 440
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 15
Acquisition of Existing Units 0
Total 455
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion
Due to limited resources, the City of Fountain Valley focuses on the Owner-Occupied Home Improvement Program that offers loans, grants, and rebates to qualifying households for minor rehabilitation that allows low- income households to stay in their homes as they age. Oftentimes, older homeowners, with reduced income, are better off aging in place. The Home Improvement Program can assist them in making the necessary improvements to their properties that allows them to live affordably in a safe, sanitary environment.
Rental assistance for city residents is provided by the Housing Voucher program administered by the Orange County Housing Authority.
The city also funds Interval House Domestic Violence Shelter that assists homeless victims of domestic violence with emergency shelter and supportive services. This assistance does not meet the HUD definition of Homeless in Table 9 however; the funding of the program assists approximately 55 homeless domestic violence victims annually.
The city continues to look for opportunities to collaborate with developers to build affordable housing projects. These projects would be funded outside of the CDBG program but would benefit low-income households in the area.
32 AP-60 Public Housing – 91.220(h)
Introduction
There are no Public Housing developments within the City of Fountain Valley.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing There are no actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership
There is no Public Housing within the City of Fountain Valley.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance
There is no Public Housing within the City of Fountain Valley.
Discussion
The City supports the County’s efforts to increase the supply and quality of affordable housing countywide.
33 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities – 91.220(i) Introduction
The City has a dual strategy to address the unhoused population in the community, one for the use of CDBG funds, and the second with other available funding.
The strategy using CDBG funds is to provide services that prevent future homelessness. The CDBG programs, such as the Home Improvement Program and Public Service Agency Grant Program, benefit low-income households in an effort to ensure they are able to stay in their current housing and/or obtain social services that they may not otherwise be able to afford.
In addition to the programs and activities that are funded with CDBG allocation, the City provides further services to those experiencing homelessness. The City contracts with City Net, a homeless services provider whose mission is to break the cycle of homelessness by connecting people experiencing homelessness to transformative care and innovative housing solutions. They contact unhoused people in the city and offer a variety of outreach and engagement services to reduce homelessness and provide much-needed services with the goal of getting them into permanent housing.
To that end, the City of Fountain Valley entered into a partnership with the neighboring cities of Garden Grove and Westminster and developed a regional navigation center that provides temporary shelter and supportive services to unsheltered persons experiencing homeless in the tri-city area. The Central Cities Navigation Center (CCNC) opened in June 2024. City Net services and the CCNC are both funded outside of CDBG.
The city also participates in and supports the Santa Ana/Anaheim/Orange County Continuum of Care (COC CA 602) that coordinates a vast network of homeless shelters and support services throughout the county.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs The unsheltered homeless population in the City is limited and largely transient; the City does not have a specific gathering spot or permanent encampment for homeless individuals. The common spots for transient homeless in the City are along the Santa Ana River and Mile Square Park that are primarily under County jurisdiction.
Goal: Continue to fund City Net from sources other than CDBG, to provide persons experiencing homelessness information and referrals to nearby assistance and services provided by the various agencies including the Orange
34 County 2-1-1 program.
Goal: Continue to fund Homeless Liaison Police Officers, from sources other than CDBG, that are dedicated to homeless issues in the city and educates homeless individuals regarding available programs.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons There remains a shortage of year-round emergency beds across the County. In an effort to provide additional emergency beds the City of Fountain Valley has partnered with the cities of Garden Grove and Westminster to construct and operate an 85-person navigation center to assist with emergency housing and services to unhoused persons.
Goal: Continue to fund the CCNC to provide shelter and services to the unhoused in the community.
Goal: Continue to fund City Net, to provide people experiencing homelessness information and referrals to nearby assistance and services provided by the various agencies including the CCNC and the Orange County 2-1-1 program to encourage them to move off the street.
Goal: Explore opportunities to develop transitional housing using funds other than CDBG Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again The contract with CityNet and the development of the Central Cities Navigation Center (CCNC) will address these issues and provide positive outcomes to those experiencing homelessness.
The city recently launched the Employer Engagement Program designed to inform select Fountain Valley businesses of qualified job candidates that reside at the CCNC. The city provides the introduction, and the businesses will work directly with CCNC staff when employment opportunities arise. The goal of the program is to have CCNC residents obtain stable employment which helps them progress toward permanent housing. The minimal cost for this program is funded outside of CDBG.
Fountain Valley also provides CDBG funds to a local domestic violence shelter that provides emergency shelters, transitional housing, and counseling for domestic violence victims. The shelter also provides educational classes such as preparing resumes, job interviews, career enhancement, and money management. Medical and legal services are also provided for their clients. These services are designed to provide a foundation for their clients to learn to be more selfsufficient, find suitable housing and become financially stable.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address
35 housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs.
The cost of housing is high in Fountain Valley therefore it very difficult for low- income persons to maintain housing without some type of assistance. Programs such as Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and VASH vouchers for veterans are a great help but are in such limited supply that persons just being released from public institutions, or systems of care, would have great difficulty in obtaining a voucher in order to get immediate housing.
The Orange County 2-1-1 program allows individuals access to a large variety of assistance with a one-stop approach and staff make referrals to the program as needed. 2-1-1 Orange County has a fully developed Community Corrections Program to assist people recently exiting from a corrections facility. The program includes a Proposition 47 Re-Entry Center, Stepping-Up Initiative program and Collaborative Courts that assist people recently discharged from the corrections system.
The County uses SHP, ESG, CDBG, EHAP, and OCHA/HSS funds to support the Continuum of Care system by providing emergency shelters and supportive services. In collaboration with the entire CoC, the County of Orange Health Care Agency has also implemented Proposition 63 Full Service Partnership Programs. These programs have created outreach options for homeless persons to access services starting at the street outreach level and continuing until the individual and/or family is well established in permanent supportive housing.
Discussion
The City is committed to assisting persons experiencing homelessness. The Central Cities Navigation Center opened in June 2024 providing shelter and services to this population. City Net is currently providing outreach services to the City’s unhoused and will collaborate with the CCNC to determine the best available opportunity for each client. Both of these projects are funded outside of CDBG. The City continues to use CDBG funds to support Neighborhood Improvement programs and social service providers in an effort to prevent future homelessness.
36 AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing – 91.220(j)
Introduction:
The main barrier to affordable housing in Fountain Valley is the lack of developers interested in constructing affordable housing projects. This is primarily due to the high cost of land in the city and the lack of vacant or underutilized land to build new developments.
Actions planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment The City believes its land use controls, fees and permitting processes do not present a constraint to residential development due to the fact that the Fountain Valley General Plan and Municipal Code provide for a range of housing types and densities. The City’s fees are low when compared to surrounding jurisdictions.
The City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element was approved in fall 2022 and has a goal of conserving and supporting affordable housing opportunities in the city. The following strategies to further this goal are outlined in the Housing Element:
• Promote and encourage the development of a variety of housing opportunities to accommodate current and projected households.
• Assist in the provision of housing affordable to lower income households. • Address and, where possible, remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing, including housing for all income levels, as well as housing for people with disabilities. • Encourage the maintenance and rehabilitation of the City’s existing housing stock. • Conserve and support affordable housing opportunities in the City. • Promote housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, age, religion, sex, marital status, disability status, ancestry, national origin, or color.
Discussion:
A variety of factors add to the cost of housing in Fountain Valley and constrains the development of affordable housing units. The most significant is the high cost of land as well as the lack of vacant or underutilized land in the city. In an attempt to make affordable housing development more attractive to developers, the city provides zoning incentives for affordable housing projects in specific areas of the city. The city also adopted an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance that requires new residential developments, with 10 units or more, to provide 15% of the units for low-income households, or pay an in-lieu fee that can be used towards the future development of affordable housing in the community.
Currently the city has five large residential projects in various stages of development that will include affordable units as shown in the table below.
Project
Slater
Investments
Our Lady of
Guadalupe
Parkside FV Euclid-Heil
Former
Boomers Site
37 Another source for affordable housing is Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). There have been a significant number of new ADUs built in the city over the last few years. ADUs represent a viable option for additional affordable housing as they avoid the burden of land costs and are often provided at zero rent or a reduced rent. The city has amended the Development Code to permit ADUs by right in any zone that permits housing by right, consistent with state law, to encourage the production of ADUs.
The City will continue to actively look for additional funding to promote affordable housing and welcomes proposals from affordable housing developers.
Anticipated
Number of
affordable units
33 29 9 81 103
Stage of
development
Under
Construction
Entitled.
Waiting for
developer to
submit for
building
permits.
Consideration/Appeal
to the City Council
Under
Construction
Entitled.
Waiting for
developer to
submit for
building
permits.
38 AP-85 Other Actions – 91.220(k)
Introduction:
The City will implement programs that address the issues listed below.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs One of the main obstacles to meeting underserved needs is inadequate funding. Many public service agencies struggle to obtain federal and state government funding as well as funding from private foundations to provide much needed services. The City will continue to allocate public service agency funding for activities that serve the needs of the underserved such as services for the elderly, youth, and services that assist low-income households. The home improvement program also serves low-income homeowners of all ages who qualify for program assistance.
City staff refers any residents requesting information regarding rental assistance to OCHA who manages the Housing Voucher program for the majority of the county or 2-1-1 Orange County for additional services. Residents are also directed to Fair Housing Council of Orange County, whom the City contracts for fair housing services, to address questions or concerns of landlords and tenants in the community.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The City of Fountain Valley utilizes its Home Improvement Program to offer low interest loans, grants and rebates to income eligible homeowners to allow them to make necessary repairs to their homes to provide a safe and decent living environment at an affordable cost. The majority of the applicants are seniors; programs such as these allow seniors to stay in their home as they age, which is usually the most affordable housing option to them. The City is committed to protecting housing that is affordable to the current resident, and in fact, an estimated 60% of the current year’s CDBG budget is dedicated to making funds available for income eligible homeowners.
The City also supports the affordable efforts of the County of Orange as a member of the Cities Advisory Committee. The committee reviews and gives input to the administration of the housing voucher programs such as Section 8 and VASH programs. The OCHA opened their Housing Choice Voucher waiting list in September of 2023 and the City assisted in distributing applications and providing guidance on the application process. Senior Center staff provided access to computers for applicants to submit their application on-line. The City also refers to the Orange County Housing Authority website, which has a list of countywide affordable housing options to prospective low-income households.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The City of Fountain Valley has established a Lead Based Paint Hazard Grant Program to test, evaluate and mitigate any lead based paint hazards found in the course of a home rehabilitation project. Each home that receives HUD funds for rehabilitation is tested for the presence of lead based paint hazards. Any necessary remediation work is covered by a Lead Based Paint Hazard Grant funded by CDBG funds.
The City promotes lead based paint training updates for local contractors by distributing flyers via the City Building
39 Department as they become available from various government entities.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families According to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 8% of the City’s households are living at or below the poverty level. The City has identified several activities and services that can be implemented to combat poverty and to prevent possible homelessness. Specific examples include the following activities:
• Provide home improvement programs that allow low-income households to do necessary repairs on their owner occupied properties to allow them to stay in their homes longer. • Support rental assistance programs provided by the Orange County Housing Authority for very low-income renters.
• Fund emergency shelter supportive services for domestic violence victims to prevent homelessness. Supportive services, counseling and rental assistance are also provided. • Support public services programs to improve the quality of life seniors, youth, the disabled, and other populations that may be severely impacted by the cost of living in the region.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City has made an effort to develop an institutional structure that will help identify and access resources to improve the community and assist those most in need. The lead agency to administer the CDBG program is the Housing Division of the Community Development Department. The Division will prepare the Consolidated Plan and the Citizen Participation Plan every five years, prepare the Annual Action Plan and CAPER, and complete all additional reports required by HUD. The City will ensure the public is notified of all opportunities to provide input and are given ample opportunity to engage in the process as established by the City’s Citizen Participation Plan.
The City will continue to work with non-profit agencies in the delivery of services and programs for the benefit of low and moderate-income residents and manage and promote the Home Improvement Program that provides funding to low income homeowners for repair and rehabilitation of their homes.
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies The City of Fountain Valley does not have any public housing; however, the city supports OCHA who provides rental assistance for low-income households in the community. The City is a member of the Orange County Cities Advisory Committee that reviews the OCHA’s 5-year and 1-year PHA to ensure that it is compatible with the City of Fountain Valley Consolidated Plan. Additionally, the City reviews PSA grant applications each year to ensure the goals of the PSA’s are compatible with goals of the Consolidated Plan. The City continues to attend meetings with other Orange County grantees to discuss regional efforts and goals that benefit low-income households across the county.
The city also participates in the Quarterly Tri-Cities Service Provider meetings with the partner cities in the CCNC and local service providers. The meetings are an opportunity to discuss service delivery, referrals, and educate the group on programs and resources available from each agency.
40 Discussion:
The City allocates funding in the most cost-effective manner that best assists low-income households in the community.
41 Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements – 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Periodically the city receives program income from the payoff of home improvement loans funded by the grant. Loans are required to be paid off at the end of the loan term or when the property is refinanced or transferred. Payoffs are not scheduled and are processed and posted as program income upon receipt.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(l)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out.
1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0
2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0
3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5. The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1. The amount of urgent need activities 0
2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 70.00%
It is estimated that more than 70% of CDBG funds will be used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. The time frame to determine the minimum overall benefit to determine that 70% of CDBG funds are used to benefit low and moderate income are program years 2026, 2027, and 2028.
42 ATTACHMENTS
Citizen Participation Summary
Map of CDBG Code Enforcement Eligible Low Income Areas
Proof of Public Notice
43 Citizen Participation Summary
September 3, 2025, Housing and Community Development Advisory Board (HCDAB) meeting was held to review the Annual Action Plan process and timeline.
On October 2, 2025, Housing and Community Development (HCD) staff published a Public Notice in the Fountain Valley View announcing the availability of funding under the City of Fountain Valley’s FY 2026-27 Public Service Agency (PSA) Grant program. Correspondence further detailing the availability of funding was sent to all prior-year program applicants and posted on the City’s website.
On November 6, 2025, the application period to submit applications for PSA Grant funding closed. Five (5) program applications were received from four (4) nonprofit organizations that provide services for low-income Fountain Valley residents.
On December 3, 2025, a public meeting of the HCDAB was held to receive presentations by the four (4) agencies applying for PSA grants and one (1) fair housing services provider applying for funding to provide fair housing services to city residents. The PSA’s and Fair Housing provider offered input regarding the services they felt were needed in the community.
At the January 7, 2026 HCDAB meeting, the board considered applications and made funding recommendations for the PSA grant and fair housing services provider. Recommendations will be forwarded within the Action Plan to the City Council for review and approval.
On February 24, 2026, a Public Notice was published in the Orange County Register announcing the commencement of the minimum 30-day review comment period beginning March 2, 2026, and concluding April 2, 2026. The notice advised that the Action Plan was available on the website and can be requested via email, or phone. The Public Notice advised of a public hearing at the March 6, 2026 HCDAB meeting to receive public comments on the FY 2026-27 Draft Action Plan, and a second Public Hearing at the Fountain Valley City Council on May 5, 2026, to receive public comments, and to approve the FY 2026-27 Action Plan.
On March 4, 2026, HCDAB meeting held a public meeting to review the draft FY 2026-27 Action Plan and receive public comments. No public comments were received.
On April 1, 2026, HCDAB held a public hearing to review the draft FY 2026-27 Action Plan and forwarded a recommendation of approval to the City Council. No public comments were received.
On April 21, 2026, the City Council held a public hearing to review the FY 2026-2027 Action Plan that includes the CDBG budget. The Fountain Valley City Council unanimously approved the Action Plan and requested the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to forward the plan to HUD. No public comments were received. TBD
44 CDBG Code Enforcement Map
45 Proof of Public Notice
46 Page 136
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