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 4:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Council Chambers
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 3:30 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Closed Session matters only)
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 Potential Case - HCD Letter re Group Homes Ordinance) No Reportable Action
• CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 17565 Los Alamos St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Agency negotiator: City Manager, Deputy City Manager-Community Services Director, Finance Director, Attorney for the City
Negotiating parties: Fountain Valley and Boys and Girls Club Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
No reportable action
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 4:35 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Study Session matters only)
Katy Wright, Liz Andrade
• Police Department Recruitment and Retention — Presentation by Mike Parsons, Police Lieutenant
An update was presented to City Council related to Police Department staffing levels and the recruitment opportunities available to the Police Department.
• Fountain Valley Sister/Friendship City Association - Presentation by Rob Frizzelle, Deputy City Manager / Community Services Director
Rob Frizzelle presented the upcoming Sister/Friendship City trip with City Council and what the intended goals are for the trip, as well as the itinerary. • Little Saigon Recommended Design Guidelines - Presentation by Omar Dadabhoy, Deputy City Manager / Community Development Director
A presentation on the design guidelines for a continuation of Little Saigon were presented to the City Council.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:50 p.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Kene Panas
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
Item 3 – Minor Correction to the staff report
CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATE
Mayor Cunneen provided his update.
COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION
Council Member Constantine requested that the city move forward right away with the planned survey.
There was no second.
Council Member Constantine requested the city look into adopting an ordinance regarding no campaigning on city property. There was no second but the attorney for the city will brief the city council.
Council Member Constantine requested a review of temporary non-commercial signs (campaign signs) as a quick overview in study session. Second by Mayor Cunneen
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Mike Rough, Vicki Johnson; JP Voilleque, Lis (on Zoom), Katy Wright, Dan Hay
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of the Municipal Water District of Orange County Water Conservation Participation Agreement CON-15-39 (1202) FY 26-28 Addendum 3E – Conservation Framework Technical Assistance Program in the amount of $19,918.42 ACTION: Move to Approve the Municipal Water District of Orange County Water Conservation Participation Agreement CON-15-39 (1202) FY 26-28 Addendum 3E – Conservation Framework Technical Assistance Program in the amount of $19,918.42 MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Approve Amendment No. 1 to CON-1368 with Cintas Corporation for Uniform Rental, Laundry Services, and Facility Services Products to extend the contract term one (1) year ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment No. 1 to CON-1368 with Cintas Corporation for Uniform Rental, Laundry Services, and Facility Services Products to extend the contract term one (1) year
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 8/6/2026 to 8/19/2026 ACTION: Move to Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 8/6/2026 to 8/19/2026
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the August 18, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Amended Minutes of the August 18, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5. Approve Amendment No. 1 to CON-1651 with Baker Tilly Advisory Group to extend the contract through September 30, 2026, and add $2,650 to allow for Baker Tilly Advisory Group to present their findings to City Council
ACTION: Move to Approve Amendment No. 1 to CON-1651 with Baker Tilly Advisory Group to extend the contract through September 30, 2026, and add $2,650 to allow for Baker Tilly Advisory Group to present their findings to City Council MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Harper
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Public Hearings
6. Introduction and First Read of an Ordinance Revising Fountain Valley Municipal Code Chapters 2.36 and 2.38, and Repealing Resolution No. 9900 Public Hearing Opened: 7:43 pm.
No Public Comments
Public Hearing Closed 7:44 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Approve the Introduction and First Read of an Ordinance Revising Fountain Valley Municipal Code Chapters 2.36 and 2.38, and Repealing Resolution No. 9900
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Grandis
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
August 20 Attended the OC Concerts in the park
August 22 Attended the Grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new Picklr business August 26 Attended the Attended and made the opening remarks for the Citizens Academy Vice Mayor Harper
August 19 Attended the PCTA meeting
August 20 Attended the OCTA Finance Committee meeting and then the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction committee meeting
August 24 Attended the OCTA Board meeting
August 27 Attended the Picklr Grand Opening
Council Member Grandis
August 20 Attended the Fountain Valley Community Foundation Board Meeting August 22 Attended the Ribbon cutting for the Picklr
August 25 Attended the Boys and Girls Club Board meeting August 26 Attended the Citizens Academy
August 27 Attended the UCI Health Board meeting
August 28 Attended the Grand Opening of The Essence of Viet Comfort Food and the OCPA 1 on 1 meetings
Council Member Constantine
August 19 Participated in the FVRA (Fountain Valley Republican Assembly) Meeting at IHOP in Huntington Beach. We first had our Board Meeting, then transitioned to our Assembly Meeting in which I was very pleased to be the featured speaker enlightening our group on the latest Fountain Valley news.
August 20 Attended our 3rd Mayor’s Breakfast of the year at MemorialCare Health System on Brookhurst. Our featured speaker was Dr. Mafi, the Garden Grove Unified School District Superintendent. In the late afternoon, as the City of Fountain Valley Trustee to the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD), participated in the monthly Board Meeting at Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District in Garden Grove. In the evening, as the City’s appointed representative to the Fountain Valley Community Foundation, participated in both the monthly Grants and Board Meetings at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.
August 22 Participated in the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce grand opening / ribbon cutting of The Picklr — a new indoor pickleball business in the shopping center on
Magnolia and Talbert. Later, I stopped in at the annual “1/2 Price Sale” by the Fountain Valley Friends of the Library at the Fountain Valley Library. The sale continues through next Saturday, 8/29.
August 23-27 Drove out to Palm Desert, where I represented the City of Fountain Valley as our Trustee of the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District in attending the CSDA Annual Conference and Exhibitor Showcase (California Special Districts Association). I. stayed at the JW Marriott Desert Springs where the conference was held. Also, attending were 2 other Trustees, Bob from Mission Viejo City Council and April from Rancho Santa Margarita City Council. Additionally, in attendance were Lora Young, the District Manager of the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD), Tawnia Pett, the Executive Assistant/Clerk of the Board for the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District, and Luan, their IT Director, in attendance. I attended the following:
-Monday’s “First Rodeo Meetup” — for the first timers of the conference. -Visited Exhibitor booths.
-President’s Evening Reception with the Exhibitors
-Tuesday morning Continental Breakfast with the Exhibitors -Tuesday morning’s “Opening Keynote: Ben Nemtin — ‘Powered by Purpose’ -“Civility in Action: Building Respectful Workplaces in the Public Sector” -Visited Exhibitor booths.
-Lunch with the Exhibitors
-“SB 707 and the Brown Act: What You Need to Know”
-“Supercharging Community Support”
-“Recommendations on Handling Difficult Board Situations (Meetings or Otherwise) -“Top 10 Board Member Best Practices”
-Wednesday morning’s General Session with full plated breakfast & Keynote: Kyle Scheele — ‘THINKING INSIDE THE BOX: How Tough Times Fuel True Creativity and Innovation’ -“Stop Being Conflicted — Conflicts of Interest 101 and Legal Updates” -Policy and Practice — a Legislative and Legal Update Luncheon -“Your Wish is My Command — How to Efficiently Manager CPRA Requests” -“Are You ADA Compliant? Tackling Website and PDF Accessibility” -SDRMA (Special District Risk Management Authority) Member “Boots and Bites — Taste of the City” Reception
-“Stronger Together” — a District Collaboration Breakfast Thursday morning -Thursday afternoon, checked out of the Resort and drove back to Fountain Valley.
August 28 Welcomed and presented a certificate on behalf of the City of Fountain Valley to a
new restaurant … An, The Essence of Viet Comfort Food. It was their grand opening an event with the OC Small Business Development Center Network (OCSBDC).
August 29 Participated in an endorsing convention for Fountain Valley School Board and City Council. No one was in attendance for the FV School District. It was myself, Jim Cunneen, and Dan Hay seeking endorsements. It was a joint FVRA (Fountain Valley Republican Assembly) Meeting with the Huntington Beach chapter at Laird Coatings in Huntington Beach initially chaired by CRA Vice President Russ Neal.
For Fountain Valley endorsements, we then met separately with David Pruyne, President of FVRA presiding.
September 1 Met with our City Manager, Maggie, in regards to today’s City Council Meeting agenda, then watched a webinar by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)) State and Local Officials Webinar on Zoom, “North American Trade and the USMCA Review (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement)”.
Council Member Bui
July 15 Attended the PCTA Board meeting
August 19 Attended the PCTA Board meeting
August 25 Attended the Senior Center Luau
August 26 Attended the Sanitation District Board Meeting August 27 Attended the OC Division Meeting
August 28 Attended the Grand Opening of The Essence of Viet Comfort Food
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Cunneen adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on September 15, 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: September 15, 2026 Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: City of Fountain Valley Six- Month Strategic Objectives Update for May – October 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 growth and future needs of the city
☐ Not applicable
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On March 24, 2026, the City Council held a strategic planning session with the executive management team and department managers. Those in attendance collaborated to establish the City’s six-month strategic plan that serves as a guiding framework for aligning City Council priorities, staff initiatives, and community input. The City Council approved the six-month strategic objectives for May – October 2026 at the May 5 City Council meeting. On a monthly basis, City staff provides an update on the progress of the adopted six-month strategic objectives. This is receive-and-file only.
DISCUSSION
On March 24, 2026, the City Council held a strategic planning workshop to develop the six-month strategic planning objectives for May 2026 through October 2026. Facilitated by consultant Ryder Smith of Tripepi Smith & Associates, the session allowed the Council to review progress on the prior threeyear plan, identify key takeaways, and refine its approach to setting and implementing future priorities.
The process was shaped by community input gathered through various methods, including a community workshop held on February 25, an online community feedback form, and one-on-one meetings with the City Council. Through this process, the group outlined community needs, concerns, and priorities to establish a new set of goals and objectives.
The updated three-year Strategic Plan is organized around four primary goals, some of which remain as priority goals from the previous plan:
• 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 revenueproducing businesses/opportunities