MINUTES OF THE
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FOUNTAIN
VALLEY AGENCY
FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/ FOUNTAIN VALLEY
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Study Session 3:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Council Chambers
STUDY SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 3:31 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Study Session matters only)
Katy Wright, Libby
• Police Department Assessment - Introduction by Police Chief Craig Heredia Police Chief Craig Heredia introduced John Burks of Baker Tilly who reviewed the report with the City Council.
• Sister City Advisory Delegation Trip — Presentation by Scott Smith, Public Works Director Scott Smith presented the Sister City Delegation trip. The City Council nominated Council Member Glenn Grandis to attend the trip and Council Member Kim Constantine. Council Member Constantine’s airfare would be purchased as a refundable ticket, in the event she is not re-elected in the November General Election.
• Presentation on Political Sign Regulations and Campaigning on City Property - Presentation by Rick Miller, City Clerk, and Colin Burns, Attorney for the City City Attorney Colin Burns presented the rules related to campaigning on City property, and City Clerk Rick Miller reviewed the political sign policies that the city enforces during elections.
OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 6:05 p.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Brent Wagner
SALUTE TO THE FLAG Council Member Glenn Grandis
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
None
PRESENTATIONS
Hunger Action Month Proclamation – Presentation by Mayor Cunneen Mayor Cunneen presented the proclamation, which was accepted by Liz Andrade of 211 Orange County, who is a member of the OC Hunger Alliance.
FIRST CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Mike Rough, Vicki Johnson, Anh Do, Lori Speak, Dan Stewart, Jaye Towne
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the September 1, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
ACTION: Move to Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the September 1, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. Receive and File the City of Fountain Valley Six- Month Strategic Objectives Update for May – October 2026
ACTION: Move to Receive and File the City of Fountain Valley Six- Month Strategic Objectives Update for May – October 2026
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. Adopt a resolution of the Fountain Valley Successor Agency directing notification to the Oversight Board regarding the disposition of assets in connection with the Successor Agency’s dissolution, directing dissolution upon the Oversight Board’s adoption of the final resolution, and taking related actions
ACTION: Move to Adopt a resolution of the Fountain Valley Successor Agency directing notification to the Oversight Board regarding the disposition of assets in connection with the Successor Agency’s dissolution, directing dissolution upon the Oversight Board’s adoption of the final resolution, and taking related actions MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 8/20/2026 to 9/2/2026 for a total of $5,206,521.04
ACTION: Move to Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 8/20/2026 to 9/2/2026 for a total of $5,206,521.04
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Revising Fountain Valley Municipal Code Chapters 2.36 and 2.38, and Adoption of a Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 9900
ACTION: Move to Approve the Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance
Revising Fountain Valley Municipal Code Chapters 2.36 and 2.38, and Adoption of a Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 9900
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 9996 effecting certain changes to the City’s Master Salary Schedule in conformance with Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations Section 570.5 and the California Public Employees’ Retirement System ACTION: Move to Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 9996 effecting certain changes to the City’s Master Salary Schedule in conformance with Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations Section 570.5 and the California Public Employees’ Retirement System
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Constantine
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Public Hearings
7. Public Hearing – FY 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
Public Hearing Opened: 6:53 pm.
No Public Comments
Public Hearing Closed 6:54 p.m.
ACTION: Move to Approve the FY 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
MOTION: Constantine SECOND: Bui
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Administrative Items
8. Project No. 26020 - Fire Station 1 & 2 Improvements for the Ambulance Program • Accept the bids and award a construction contract to A2Z Construct Inc. for Project No. 26020 - Fire Station 1 & 2 Improvements for the Ambulance Program, in the amount not-to-exceed $165,000.
• Approve a FY2026/2027 Budget Amendment in the amount of $116,450 for Project No. 26020 - Fire Station 1 & 2 Improvements for the Ambulance Program. • Approve the Director of Public Works to have a one-time 15% Change Order authority for this Project. – Presentation by: Jessenia Penaloza, Assistant Engineer ACTION: Move to Approve Project No. 26020 - Fire Station 1 & 2 Improvements for the Ambulance Program as Recommended
MOTION: Grandis SECOND: Bui
AYES: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Harper, Cunneen
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Appointments
9. Appointments to the Cultural, Arts, Recreation, Sports and Seniors Advisory Committee
Public Comments: Evan Jorgensen, Libby, Dr, Van Vu
The City Council decided to continue this item to the October 6 City Council meeting and directed all City Council Members to have their appointment recommendations ready.
CITY COUNCIL/ SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ HOUSING AUTHORITY/ PUBLIC COMMENTS (Unscheduled Matters Only)
Evan Jorgensen
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY AB 1234/GENERAL COMMENTS Mayor Cunneen
September 3 Attended the Monthly Government Advisory Committee September 11 Attended the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony for Patriots Day at Veterans Park and then participated in the welcoming of attendants at the Lobster Festival
Vice Mayor Harper
September 8 Attended the OCTA Regional Transportation Planning Committee and the Sister City Advisory Committee meeting
September 14 Attended the OCTA Board meeting
Council Member Grandis
September 5 Attended the Kelly Osborn Golf Event
September 8 Attended the Poker Planning Meeting
September 9 Attended the OCPA Credit Facility and CEA Tariff Briefing September 10 Attended the Cost of Service project Briefing with OCPA September 11 Attended the Opening of the Lobsterfest
September 14 Attended the FVSD Educational Foundation, OCPA Board of Directors meeting and the Civic Center Ad-Hoc committee meeting
Council Member Constantine
September 2 Attended the Fountain Valley Housing and Community Development Meeting at City Hall, then the Citizen’s Academy, a 7-week City Staff, informative learning academy for Fountain residents who apply to take part. Tonight’s session was in Fountain Valley City Council Chambers with a presentation by our City Clerk, Rick Miller and Talia, our Administrative Assistant.
September 3 Attended the monthly Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce GAC (Government Affairs Committee) Meeting on Zoom, participated in the Cal Cities Young Elected Officials Member Group on Zoom, then watched the Cal Cities Roundtable: Making the Most of Cal Cities and your Statewide Network on Zoom. In the evening, I participated, as the City of Fountain Valley’s representative on our City’s Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities Meeting at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.
September 4 Participated in the Fountain Valley Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities Social Club at Founders Village Senior and Community Center.
September 5 Delivered around The monthly Centerpiece Newsletter (of Founders Village Senior and Community Center) to…. Dunkin;’ Donuts, Lamppost Pizza, Richard’s Cookie Jar, and Quargo Coffee.
September 8 Visited the Fountain Valley Library to hear our Fountain Valley Fire Chief, Chris Nigg read preschoolers a story at today’s Firefighter Storytime. Some firefighters and support staff were there — with one of our fire engines. The children had a great time! Later, I participated in the Sister City Advisory Committee Meeting at FV City Hall and the Fountain Valley Police Department Assessment Study Meeting with FVPD Chief Heredia, FVPD Captain Farmer, HR Director, Tanya Knauerhaze, and City Manager, Maggie Le at FV City Hall.
September 9 Participated in the Cal Cities Roundtable Discussion: Mayors and Council Members Roundtable Discussion on Zoom. We talked about the current election locally. I also listened to a California New Update on Zoom: “The Cost of Claims: What it Means for Californias Communities”. In the evening, I attended week 3 of the Fountain Valley Citizens Academy held at Founders Village with IT (Information Technology), Finance, and HR (Human Resources) Departments in the presentation.
September 11 Participated in the annual Fountain Valley Fire Department / Police Department 9/11 Remembrance and Ceremony held for the first time now at Veterans Park instead of prior years at Fire Station 1 on Bushard. In the evening, I joined 3 of my fellow City Council Members welcoming the crowd at the first night of the annual LobsterFest at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.
September 12 Stopped in at the Free E-Waste and Paper Shredding event, sponsored by Republic Services, at the access road of the Fountain Valley Sports Park (off Brookhurst), later stopped in at the annual LobsterFest at the Fountain Valley Sports Park.
September 13 Stopped in at the annual LobsterFest at our Fountain Valley Sports Park.
September 14 Left Orange County via Amtrak train in Irvine, in the early afternoon, for the ICSC Western (Innovating Commerce Serving Communities) at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego. It is a global trade association for the marketplaces industries. I stayed at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. In the evening, from my hotel room, I participated in our Fountain Valley Civic Center Ad Hoc Committee Meeting via Zoom. The meeting was held at Fountain Valley City Hall. Later, went to dinner at Rustic Root, Gaslamp with fellow event attendees, Omar Dadabhoy, our Community Development Director and Victor Viramontes, our Housing Division Management Analyst.
As we ate dinner, we spoke about tomorrow’s meetings and the few commercial vacancies we have in our community. I will submit the rest of ICSC meetings and happenings through Wednesday with our next City Council Meeting Minutes on October
Council Member Bui
No report filed
ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING
AUTHORITY
Mayor Cunneen adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. to the next Meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council on October 6, 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: October 6, 2026
Members of the City Council
SUBJECT: Adopt A Resolution Identifying the Terms and Conditions for Fountain Valley Fire Department Response Away from Official Duty Station and Assigned to an Emergency Incident
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
The California Fire Assistance Agreement (CFAA) is the agreement between the State of California and local government fire agencies that governs the assignment of, and reimbursement for, local government fire personnel and equipment committed to state and federal emergency incidents through the California Master Mutual Aid Agreement. As a condition of reimbursement, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) requires each participating agency to have on file an action of its governing body identifying the terms and conditions under which its personnel are compensated when responding away from their official duty station. Staff recommends adopting an updated resolution that adds nine (9) classifications to those eligible under Resolution No. 9495.
DISCUSSION
The CFAA is a key part of the statewide mutual aid system. Participation in the agreement allows the Fountain Valley Fire Department to both provide and receive assistance during large-scale emergencies. Under the CFAA's portal-to-portal provision, fire personnel are compensated for their time from the moment they are dispatched to an emergency incident until they return to their home jurisdiction and are back in service. To be reimbursed for these costs, the City must maintain, on file with the Cal OES Fire and Rescue Division, documentation of its compensation terms and conditions, together with a current salary survey or an acknowledgment of acceptance of the applicable “base rate.” Adoption of the attached Resolution satisfies that requirement.