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 5:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 3:31 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Closed Session matters only)
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (1 potential case)
Existing facts and circumstances relate to state agency communications concerning the City’s residential land use regulations.
No Reportable Action
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Enrique De La Cruz v. City of Fountain Valley No Reportable Action
3. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Consultation with Director of Information Technology
No Reportable Action
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:03 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Study Session matters only)
1. Sister City Program Consideration – Presentation by Rob Frizzelle, Community Services Director and Scott Smith, Public Works Director
Public Comment – Brian Genovese
Scott Smith and Rob Frizzelle presented the Sister City Program for consideration by the City Council.
2. 70th Anniversary Committee – Presentation by Rob Frizzelle, Community Services Director
Rob Frizzelle presented the 70th Anniversary Committee information to the City Council.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:21 p.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Godfrey Hom
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Council Member Ted Bui
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
Monroe Elementary Student Dance Showcase
The 5th and 6th Grade students from Monroe Elementary showcased their Folklorico Dance for the City Council.
Information Update on Coyote Awareness – Presentation by Lt. Kevin Frager Lt, Frager presented an update on Coyote’s and provided information for the residents of Fountain Valley so they are more knowledgeable about coyote behavior.
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Bob Kuisel
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the May 5, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the May 5, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Adopt a Resolution of the City of Fountain Valley City Council Concerning the Update of the Local Signal Synchronization Plan for the Measure M (M2) Program ACTION: Move to Adopt a Resolution of the City of Fountain Valley City Council Concerning the Update of the Local Signal Synchronization Plan for the Measure M (M2) Program MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. Approve the City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 4/23/2026 to 5/6/2026 ACTION: Move to Approve the City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 4/23/2026 to 5/6/2026
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. Approve Amendment No. 3 with HdL Companies (Contract #1074) for a $50,000 increase to Sales Tax Consulting and Auditing Services
ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment No. 3 with HdL Companies (Contract #1074) for a $50,000 increase to Sales Tax Consulting and Auditing Services MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5. Adopt a Seven-Year Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the Annual Measure M (M2) Eligibility Program submittal for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 through 2032-2033.
ACTION: Move to Adopt a Seven-Year Transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the Annual Measure M (M2) Eligibility Program submittal for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 through 2032-2033
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. Second Read and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley, California, Amending Chapter 14.18 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code pertaining to Water Conservation to be consistent with the new statewide requirements for ACTION: Move to Approve and Adopt the Second Read of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley, California, Amending Chapter 14.18 of the Fountain Valley Municipal Code pertaining to Water Conservation to be consistent with the new statewide requirements for
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley Concerning the Status and Update of the Pavement Management Plan for the Measure M (M2) Program.
ACTION: Move to Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley Concerning the Status and Update of the Pavement Management Plan for the Measure M (M2) Program.
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Award of Contract Amendment to Rincon Consultants, Inc. to Provide Environmental Services for Proposed Parkside FV Project located at 8550 Warner Avenue ACTION: Move to Award a Contract Amendment to Rincon Consultants, Inc. to Provide Environmental Services for Proposed Parkside FV Project located at 8550 Warner Avenue
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. Item Pulled by Council Member Grandis
First Amendment to the Agreement with Concentra to extend the agreement for a one-year term through June 30, 2027, not to exceed $100,000.
Public Comment: Katy Wright
ACTION: Move to Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Concentra to extend the agreement for a one-year term through June 30, 2027, not to exceed $100,000 MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. Item Pulled by Council Member Grandis
Adopt an Ordinance of The City Council of the City of Fountain Valley Revising Fountain Valley Municipal Code Section 2.04.200 Regarding the Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore Public Comment: Katy Wright
ACTION: Move to Adopt an Ordinance of The City Council of the City of Fountain Valley Revising Fountain Valley Municipal Code Section 2.04.200 Regarding the
Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES:
NOES:
Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Cunneen
Harper
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Public Hearing and Adoption of 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
Public Hearing Opened: 7:20 p.m.
No Public Comments
Public hearing Closed: 7:21 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Adopt an Ordinance of The City Council of the City of Fountain Valley Revising Fountain Valley Municipal Code Section 2.04.200 Regarding the Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
12. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Authorizing the use of Safe and Sane Fireworks in the Recreation Center at Mile Square Park on July 4, 2026 Public Comments: Anne Bettinger, Katy Wright, Leston Trueblood ACTION: Move to take no action on this item
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: Bui
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. Report from the Measure HH Advisory Oversight Committee on FY2024-25 Audited Measure HH Revenues and Expenditures
This is a Receive and File item, no action was taken.
14. Project No. 26019; Citywide Sports Courts Resurfacing Project 1) Accept the bid and award a construction contract to Trueline Construction & Surfacing, Inc. for the Citywide Sports Courts Resurfacing Project, Project No. 26019, in the amount not-to- exceed $125,720.98;
2) Accept the proposal from TKE Engineering, Inc. and authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order for the proposal amount of $29,700 for Construction Inspection services for the Project.
ACTION: Move to Approve project No. 26019; Citywide Sports Courts Resurfacing Project
1) Accept the bid and award a construction contract to Trueline Construction & Surfacing, Inc. for the Citywide Sports Courts Resurfacing Project, Project No. 26019, in the amount not-to- exceed $125,720.98;
3) Accept the proposal from TKE Engineering, Inc. and authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order for the proposal amount of $29,700 for Construction Inspection services for the Project.
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
15. Accept a $40,000 Fee Proposal from Onward Engineering for Design Services for the Rehabilitation and Resurfacing of Talbert Project and Authorize Staff to Issue a Purchase Order Change Order for a Total Purchase Order Amount Not-to-Exceed $138,753 Public Comment: Katy Wright
ACTION: Move to Accept a $40,000 Fee Proposal from Onward Engineering for Design Services for the Rehabilitation and Resurfacing of Talbert Project
and Authorize Staff to Issue a Purchase Order Change Order for a Total Purchase Order Amount Not-to-Exceed $138,753
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
16. Approve Amendment No. 3 to YUNEX LLC Contract No. 22-08 (MUNIS CON 1140) to:
1. Increase the current contract in the amount of $75,000.00 for a total contract amount of $727,016.25; and,
2. Extend the contract for an additional six (6) months, beginning July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment No. 3 to YUNEX LLC Contract No. 22-08 (MUNIS CON 1140) to:
1. Increase the current contract in the amount of $75,000.00 for a total contract amount of $727,016.25; and,
2. Extend the contract for an additional six (6) months, beginning July 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
17. Accept the ABM Building Solutions, LLC proposal and award a construction contract in a total not-to-exceed amount of $169,089 for City Hall Rooftop Ductwork Replacement.
ACTION: Move to Accept the ABM Building Solutions, LLC proposal and award a construction contract in a total not-to-exceed amount of $169,089 for City Hall Rooftop Ductwork Replacement.
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
18. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Project List for SB1 Funds in the amount of $1,602,871 for the:
Residential Roadway Rehabilitation Project in City Quadrant B4 ACTION: Move to Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fountain Valley approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Project List for SB1 Funds in the amount of $1,602,871 for the:
Residential Roadway Rehabilitation Project in City Quadrant B4 MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
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 consider a festival on the 4th of July.
There was no second
Council Member Bui requested that the City Adopt a Resolution recognizing the Country’s 250th Anniversary. Second by Council member Grandis
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Katy Wright
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AB 1234/GENERAL COMMENTS Mayor Cunneen
May 6 Attended the City of Westminster State of the City Luncheon May 6-8 Attended the SCAG regional Conference
May 8 Attended the 75th Diamond Jubilee Gala for the Assistance League May 12 Attended the Rotary Club Ian Collins Most Improved Student Awards May 13 Attended the Legislative Committee Meeting
May 15 Attended the Crawfish Festival and made the opening comments May 16 Attended the unveiling of the Memorial bench for our late Fire Chief, Bill McQuaid Vice Mayor Harper
May 6-8 Attended the SCAG Regional Conference
May 11 Attended the OCTA Board meeting
May 15 Attended the Crawfish Festival
May 17-19 Attended the ICSC Conference in Las Vegas
Council Member Grandis
April 18 Attended the Fountain Valley Charity Poker Tournament May 7 Attended the OCPA Board of Directors meeting
May 11 Attended the Boys and Girls Club Special meeting May 12-14 Attended the CalCCA Conference in Sacramento
May 15 Attended the FVHS Principal Paul Lopez Retirement lunch May 16 Attended the E-Waste, paper shredding and compost event and then the unveiling of the Memorial bench for our late Fire Chief, Bill McQuaid Council Member Constantine
May 6 each month, drove around to local businesses and distributed “The Centerpiece” monthly Newsletter for Founders Village Senior and Community Center. Deliveries were made to: Richard’s Cookie Jar, Lamppost Pizza, Gavin’s Donuts and Bagels, Glee Donuts, Dunkin’ Donuts, Palm Island 55+ Residential Community, and Parkview Estates Memory Care. Later, as our City of Fountain Valley Trustee on the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board (OCMVCD) participated in a tour of the SIT Lab (Sterile Insect Technique). In essence, we’re fighting the mosquito problem with sterilized mosquitoes. Afterwards, I participated in our annual Budget Meeting / Luncheon, so we’ll be knowledgeable to vote on the budget in our next monthly Board Meeting in a few weeks.
May 7 Participated in the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce GAC MEeting (Government Affairs Committee) on Zoom. Later, I participated in our Fountain Valley Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities Meeting at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.
May 13 Participated in our City’s Legislative Committee Meeting at City Hall with City Clerk, Rick Miller and Management Analyst, Meghan Wishner. We discussed an item for our current legislative platform. Later, I met at Fountain Valley City Hall with Matt and Greg of the Anaheim Ducks.
May 14 Stopped in just after the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce Network at Night at Carmel Village. Hadn’t been there for awhile. Stopped in to see the progress at the set up of the Crawfish Festival at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.
May 15 Stopped in a the one year anniversary of Slice House, then stopped in at our annual Crawfish Festival at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.
May 16 Stopped in at the several times a year “E-Waste & Paper Shredding” event at the FV Sports Park access road. Afterwards, I stopped in at the second of the one year anniversary events for Slice House, then attended the Friends of the Fountain Valley Library General Meeting Luncheon. The presenter was Jan Schroeder, PH.
D. with a presentation on “Blueprint for Bone Health: Key Essentials for Strength and Longevity” at the Fountain Valley Library. Later, I stopped in at the annual Crawfish Festival at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.
May 17 Flew to Las Vegas on Southwest Airlines to participate in the annual ICSC
Conference (Innovating Commerce Serving Communities). I also checked into Circus Circus for a 3-night stay. Today’s Conference events were at the Wynn Hotel and included their ICSC+PROPTECH Opening Reception and ICSC+WOMEN IN CRE Opening Reception. In the evening, City Manager Maggie, Vice Mayor Patrick, Ron Vargas, our Planning and Economic Development Associate, and Victor Miramontes, our Management Analyst, and I ate dinner at Mon Ami Gabi.
May 18 Toured our booth #3278K at the Los Vegas Convention Center with City Manager Maggie, Vice Mayor Patrick, Omar Dadabhoy, our Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director, and Ron and Victor, City staff. Later, we went to the Wynn Hotel for participation in meetings with Kosmont, Cushman and Wakefield, and the Lewis Company. They are commercial brokers, investors, developers, etc. Later, Maggie, Omar, Patrick and I ate dinner at Main St.
Provisions.
May 19 ICSC (see May 17th), “Dealmaking” was based in our City of Fountain Valley Booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Vice Mayor Patrick, Omar, Ron, and Victor and I met with several to include: Bristol Development Partners, NEWMARK, (Vice Mayor Patrick then left to return to Orange County), Realty Income, Wallace Company, Prime Net Lease, and City Ventures. There were also informational sessions throughout the day. Later, I left the Convention Center to return to my hotel, Circus Circus to ready myself and get a quick dinner to-go to participate from my hotel room in our City Council Meeting at 3:30 p.m. The last day of ICSC will be Wednesday, May 20th and I’ll include that in my whereabouts for the June 2nd City Council Meeting).
Council Member Bui
April 22 Attended the Fountain Valley Chamber Business and Leadership Award and then the OC Sanitation Board meeting
April 29 Attended the Chamber of Commerce meeting
April 30 Attended the Westminster War memorial
May 7 Attended the OC Business Expo
May 12 Attended the Rotary Club Ian Collins Most Improved Student Awards May 13 Attended the OC Sanitation Audit Ad-Hoc Committee meeting followed by the OC Sanitation Administration meeting
May 14 Attended the Chamber Network at Night followed by the AB-OC Asian Pacific Heritage month mixer
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Cunneen adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m.pm to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on June 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., in the Fountain Valley Council Chambers, 10200 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley.
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Jim Cunneen, Mayor
Attest:
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Rick Miller, City Clerk
CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
To: Honorable Mayor and Agenda Date: June 2, 2026
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 5/7/2026 to 5/20/2026 Three-Year Strategic Goals
☐ Cultivate a welcoming culture and safe environment that makes our community “A Nice Place to Live.”
☒ Ensure long-term 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, plan for, and modernize infrastructure to support the 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 5/7/2026 and 5/20/2026 for a total of $1,508,098.02.
ATTORNEY REVIEW
The Attorney for the City reviewed this staff report and concurs with the recommended action.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Not applicable.