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, July 14, 2026
Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 3:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Closed Session matters only)
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (2 Potential Cases)
The City Council voted 5-0 to allow the Attorney for the City’s office to continue with a disposition of a firearm.
• CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representatives: Mayor and Vice Mayor Unrepresented employee: City Manager
No Reportable Action
• PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
No Reportable Action
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:08 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Study Session matters only)
1. Presentation on Hazardous Materials in Fountain Valley - Presentation by Chris Nigg, Fire Chief
Division Chief Tim Saiki and Fire Prevention Analyst Scott Lyons provided information on hazardous materials at various locations throughout the city.
2. Allowable Uses for the Low and Moderate-Income Housing Asset Fund -
Presentation by Robert Daley, Housing Technician
Robert Daley provided an update on the allowable uses for the low and moderate-income housing asset fund.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:03 p.m.
INVOCATION John Borack
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Vice Mayor Patrick Harper
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.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Council Member Grandis requested an update from Public Cable Television Authority (PCTA) to include information on the budget. Seconded by Council Member Constantine Council Member Grandis requested that staff look at increasing the staffing levels of our Police Department and think outside the box on recruitment. Seconded by Council Member Bui Council member Constantine requested a study session item detailing how people can speak at City Council meetings. Second by Council Member Grandis
Council Member Bui requested that staff provide at least one extra meeting when bringing up contracts for renewal, so items can be continued for further discussion, if necessary. Seconded by Council Member Grandis
PRESENTATIONS
• Presentation of Parks Make Life Better Proclamation - Presentation by Mayor Cunneen
Mayor Cunneen recognized the Community Services Department with the annual
Parks Make Life Better proclamation.
• Recognition of the Regional Center of Orange County Multicultural Family Resource Fair Participants — Presentation by Mayor Cunneen Mayor Cunneen recognized the Regional Center of Orange County Multicultural Family Resource Fair Participants.
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Dan Stewart, Mike Rough, Vicki Johnson
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Item Pulled by Council Member Constantine
Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the June 16, 2026, Regular City Council meeting
ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Amended Minutes of the June 16, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance approving Code Amendment No. 26-03 – An Amendment to Fountain Valley Municipal Code Section
21.18.130 Establishing Objective Design Standards for Multifamily and Mixed- Use Residential Projects
ACTION: Move to Approve the Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance approving Code Amendment No. 26-03 – An Amendment to Fountain Valley Municipal Code Section 21.18.130 Establishing Objective Design Standards for Multifamily and Mixed- Use Residential Projects MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: Bui
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5. City of Fountain Valley Six-Month Strategic Objectives Update for May 2026 through October 2026
ACTION: Move to Approve the Six-Month Strategic Objectives Update for
May 2026 through October 2026
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and accept the Final Map for Tract No. 19448 for the Property Located at 16300 Euclid Street.
ACTION: Move to Approve the Subdivision Improvement Agreement and accept the Final Map for Tract No. 19448 for the Property Located at 16300 Euclid Street.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance approving Code Amendment 24-01 for the MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center Parking Structure Project.
ACTION: Move to Approve the Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance approving Code Amendment 24-01 for the
MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center Parking Structure Project.
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Cunneen
NOES: Harper
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 6/4/2026 to 6/30/2026 ACTION: Move to Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 6/4/2026 to 6/30/2026
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Cunneen
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. First Reading of an Ordinance Establishing a Fire Development Impact Fee for the Fountain Valley Fire Department and Adoption of a Fire Impact Fee Capital Improvement Plan
Public Hearing Opened: 7:08 p.m.
Public Comment – Elizabeth Andrade
Public Hearing Closed: 7:10 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Approve the First Reading of an Ordinance Establishing a Fire Development Impact Fee for the
Fountain Valley Fire Department and Adoption of a
Fire Impact Fee Capital Improvement Plan
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. First Reading of an Ordinance Restricting Kratom
Public Hearing Opened: 7:43p.m.
Public Comment – Lora Romney, Stephen McIntosh, Jennifer Gillis, Misty Brown
Public Hearing Closed: 7:51 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Approve the First Reading of an Ordinance Restricting Kratom
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Bui
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Cunneen
NOES: Harper
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
11. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. to provide Grant Writing Consultant Services
ACTION: Move to Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. to provide Grant Writing Consultant Services
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12. Accept Fee Proposal from DMS Consultants, Inc. and authorize staff to issue a purchase order for the design of the Residential Roadway Rehabilitation Project (City Quadrant B5 and B6), Project No. 27002
ACTION: Move to Approve the Fee Proposal from DMS Consultants, Inc. and authorize staff to issue a purchase order for the design of the Residential Roadway Rehabilitation Project (City Quadrant B5 and B6), Project No. 27002
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. Authorize staff to issue a purchase order in the amount of $115,296.83 to National Auto Fleet Group, pursuant to FVMC 2.36.070 (a) (4), for the purchase of a new 2027 Ford F-450 Flatbed Dump Truck through the existing contract with Sourcewell, and authorize staff to dispose of the existing vehicle by means that best meets the City's needs
ACTION: Move to Authorize staff to issue a purchase order in the amount of $115,296.83 to National Auto Fleet Group, pursuant to FVMC
2.36.070 (a) (4), for the purchase of a new 2027 Ford F-450 Flatbed Dump Truck through the existing contract with Sourcewell, and authorize staff to dispose of the existing vehicle by means that best meets the City's needs
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
14. Award contract to Pacific Sound Control, a CE Pickup Company, in the amount of $110,618 to replace existing Operable Wall Panels at The Center at Founders Village Senior & Community Center
ACTION: Move to Award contract to Pacific Sound Control, a CE Pickup Company, in the amount of $110,618 to replace existing Operable Wall Panels at The Center at Founders Village Senior & Community Center
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
15. Accept the bids and award a construction contract to KNM Design Build LLC (dba NM Building Group) for Project No. 24004, City Hall Improvements – Lobby Restrooms, in the amount not-to-exceed $304,615; and Accept the Interwest Consulting Group proposal and authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order in the amount not-to-exceed $55,440 for Construction Management and Inspection services for the City Hall Improvements – Lobby Restrooms Project ACTION: Move to Accept the bids and award a construction contract to KNM Design Build LLC (dba NM Building Group) for Project No. 24004, City Hall Improvements – Lobby Restrooms, in the amount not-to-exceed $304,615; and Accept the Interwest Consulting Group proposal and authorize staff to issue a Purchase Order in the amount not-to-exceed $55,440 for Construction Management and Inspection services for the City Hall Improvements – Lobby Restrooms Project
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
16. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to Consultant Services Agreement with Michael Baker International for Contract Assistant Planner Services
ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment No. 3 to Consultant Services Agreement with Michael Baker International for Contract Assistant Planner Services
MOTION: Harper SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
17. Approve a resolution requesting dissolution of the Fountain Valley Successor Agency
ACTION: Move to Approve a resolution requesting dissolution of the Fountain Valley Successor Agency
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
18. FY 2026-2027 Mid-Cycle Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Program Update of the Previously Adopted FY 2025-2027 Biennial Budget ACTION: Move to Approve FY Mid-Cycle Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Program Update of the Previously Adopted FY 2025- 2027 Biennial Budget
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
None
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AB 1234/GENERAL COMMENTS Mayor Cunneen
June 18 Attended the funding presentation for Fire Station No. 1 and then the walking tour of the new 16 acres the city will receive at Mile Square Park June 19 Attended the Dodgers game with city staff and special guest Kiko Koike, the daughter of Mayor Koike of Hekinan City, Japan
June 20 Attended the Rotary Club semi-annual donation drive and then volunteered at the Community Foundation booth
June 23 Attended the Angels Game with city staff and special guest Kiko Koike, the daughter of Mayor Koike of Hekinan City, Japan
June 26 Attended the facility tours of the OC jail facility and then the Edward LifeSciences campus in Irvine
June 27 Attended the Regional Center of OC Multicultural Summer Resource Fair July 2 Attended the first Concert in the Park
July 4 Attended the America 250 parade in Huntington Beach July 8 Attended the special meeting with the Greenbrook Homeowners Association Vice Mayor Harper
June 17 Attended the PCTA meeting
June 18 Attended the OCTA Finance meeting
June 19 Attended the Summerfest welcome
June 22 Attended OCTA Board meeting
June 25 Attended the Boys and Girls Club Groundbreaking ceremony June 30 Attended the City Council Special Meeting
July 1 Attended the USA World Cup watch party
July 2 Attended the Independence Day employee BBQ and the Concert in the Park July 6 Attended the OCTA Regional Transportation Committee meeting July 9 Attended the Concert in the Park
Council Member Grandis
June 18-21 Attended the Summerfest event
June 23 Attended the Civic Center Ad-Hoc Committee meeting July 2 Attended the employee BBQ at Heritage Park and then the Concert in the Park July 4 Attended the 4th of July parade in Huntington Beach July 6 Attended the Civic Center Ad-Hoc Committee meeting July 9 Attended the Concert in the Park
July 13 Attended the OCPA Board meeting
Council Member Constantine
June 16 Stopped in at the site for the weekend Summerfest to see how the set up was going at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.
June 17 Attended the annual Senior Expo at Founders Village Senior and Community Center, then participated in the first part of the Summerfest Info Session at the weekend Summerfest site at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.
June 18 Attended the Congressman Derek Tran $2 million dollar check presentation to our Fountain Valley Fire Department at Fire Station 1 on Bushard. At lunchtime, I attended. The Fountain Valley City Employees Picnic at Heritage Park. I also attended the annual Employee Night at Summerfest and volunteered a 4 hour shift at Summerfest on behalf of the Fountain Valley Community Foundation in the Information Booth at the main entrance. Summerfest is held at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.
June 19 Volunteered for 4 hours in the evening at Summerfest in the Information Booth on behalf of the Fountain Valley Community Foundation. Later, I joined 3 of my fellow City Council Members onstage at Summerfest in welcoming the crowd. It’s held at
the Fountain Valley Sports Park.
June 20 Attended Summerfest at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.
June 21 Stopped in at Summerfest at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.
June 23 Watched the Orange County Board of Supervisors Meeting on the County’s website. In the evening, I participated in our first Fountain Valley Ad Hoc Committee Meeting for our Civic Center. There’s 4 fellow community members on the Committee besides another City Council Member and City staff. The meeting was at City Hall in Conference Room 1.
June 24 Participated in the Fountain Valley Parks and Recreation Master Plan Briefing via Microsoft Teams with Rob Frizzelle, our Recreation Director/Acting City Manager and the 2 gentlemen contracted with the City of Fountain Valley on this project. At lunchtime, Maggie, our City Manager and Kiki Koike, our potential Sister City’s Program visitor dined at Vox Kitchen. In the evening, I participated in a Sayonara BBQ for Kiki Koike, as she’ll be returning to Japan.
June 25 Participated in the Huntington Valley Boys and Girls Club Groundbreaking Ceremony at their facility on Brookhurst and Ed Arnold Way.
June 27 Stopped in and dropped off items in 4 trips to the Bulky Items, E-Waste and Tires event at the Fountain Valley Sports Park. The event was sponsored by Republic Services and staffed with our Fountain Valley Public Works team. Afterwards, I stopped in to see how some church based volunteers were doing with a residential clean-up project. A bit later, I stopped in at the annual Friends of the Fountain Valley Library Summer Bale Sale at the Fountain Valley Library.
June 29 Participated in the Procurement Process Related to Request for Proposal/Tow Service Contract meeting on Microsoft Teams with our City Clerk, Rick, FVPD Chief Heredia, Attorney for the City, Colin Burns, City Manager, Maggie, Amanda Penaloza of Finance, and Heather Campbell, Risk Management.
June 30 Stopped in at the annual 4th of July Luncheon for senior citizens at Founders Village Community and Senior Center, then participated, with our City Council in the City Council Study Session this late afternoon.
July 2 Welcomed the crowd at the first Concert in the Park — “Rebel Heart” at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.
July 2 Attended the first annual Concert in the Park “Rebel Heart” at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.
July 4 Participated in the annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade. It was their 122nd annual event and my first time participating — so much fun! July 6 Participated in the Fountain Valley Ad Hoc Committee Meeting for our Civic Center at Fountain Valley City Hall. Later, I attended the monthly Fountain Valley Historical Society Meeting at Heritage Park.
July 8 Participated in a local Toastmasters Meeting on Zoom, then in the evening, watched the Fountain Valley Planning Commission Meeting on YouTube.
July 9 Welcomed the crowd at the second Concert in the Park — “Acme Time Machine” at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.
Council Member Bui
June 4 Attended the OC parks meeting
June 9 Attended the Restitution Hearing regarding Andrew Do June 10 Attended the OC Sanitation District Administrative meeting June 11 Attended the OC Waste Meeting
June 17 Attended the PCTA Board Meeting
June 18 Attended Congressman Tran’s Check Presentation for Fire Station no.1 June 24 Attended OC Sanitation Board of Directors meeting June 27 Attended the event at Freedom Hall
July 4 Attended the 4th of July parade in Huntington Beach July 8 Attended the OC Sanitation Administrative meeting July 9 Attended the Concert in the Park
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Cunneen adjourned the meeting at 9:29 p.m. to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on August 18, 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: August 18, 2026
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 7/1/2026 to 8/5/2026 for a total of $18,889,380.77.
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, which summarizes the City's payments released since the previous City Council meeting.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
The attached Register of Demands reflects payments made by the City of Fountain Valley between 7/1/2026 and 8/5/2026, totaling $18,889,380.77.
ATTORNEY REVIEW
The Attorney for the City reviewed this staff report and concurred with the recommended action.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Not applicable.