MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FOUNTAIN
VALLEY AGENCY
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ FOUNTAIN VALLEY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Closed Session 3:30 p.m.
Study Session 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 3:32 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Closed Session matters only)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (2 cases) On item 1, the City Council voted 5-0 to join the City of Fullerton Anti-Trust lawsuit.
On item 2, the City Council voted 5-0 to authorize an inspection warrant.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Adam Laguisan v. City of Fountain Valley
No Reportable Action
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Khesahn Hester v. City of Fountain Valley No Reportable Action
4. 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) No Reportable Action
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Study Session matters only)
1. Discussion Regarding the Committee / Commission City Council Policy – Presentation by Rick Miller, City Clerk
Rick Miller presented the item for City Council consideration. The City Council decided to take no action on the Committee / Commission policy.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:00p.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Natalie Benson
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Mayor Jim Cunneen
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/ ROLL CALL Council Members Present: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Harper, Mayor/Chair Cunneen
Absent: None
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATE
Mayor Cunneen provided his update.
PRESENTATIONS
Public Works Week Proclamation – Presentation by Mayor Cunneen Mayor Cunneen read the proclamation and presented it to the Public Works Department.
State of the City Check Presentations – Presentation by Mayor Cunneen Mayor Cunneen recognized and presented checks to various organizations.
Presentation from Talbert Middle School
Students from Talbert Middle School presented information about the student activities and ASB program at their school.
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Prem Balani, Tee Togafan and Vicki Johnson
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the April 21, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the April 21, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 4/9/2026 to 4/22/2026 ACTION: Move to approve the Register of Demands for the period of 4/9/2026 to 4/22/2026 MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. Receive and file the quarterly Treasurer’s Report for quarter ended March 31, 2026.
ACTION: Move to Receive and file the quarterly Treasurer’s Report for quarter ended March 31, 2026.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None