CITY OF FULLERTON
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TY CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
JUNE 6, 2023 - 4:00 P.M.
Council Chamber
CALIFORNIA
303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California
4:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Jung called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
All present ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor / Chair Jung, Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Whitaker, Council / Agency Members Dunlap (arrived
4:04 p.m.), Charles, Zahra
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Eric J. Levitt, City Attorney Richard D.
Jones, City Clerk Lucinda Williams
PUBLIC COMMENTS - Closed Session
None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor / Chair Jung recessed to Closed Session at 4:03 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION Per Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Roland Garcia, et al. V. City of
Fullerton, et al.
Case Number: WCAB ADJ 12631461, ADJ 14735622
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Per
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 3535 West Commonwealth Avenue,
Fullerton, CA 92833
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Eric J. Levitt, Deputy City Manager Daisy Perez
Negotiating Parties: Dyer 18 LLC
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Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Per Government
Code Section 54957.6
Agency Representatives: Eddie Manfro, Jay Trinnaman
Employee Organizations: Fullerton Municipal Employees
Federation; Fullerton
Management Association
Under Discussion: Parameters of authority for
negotiating salaries, benefits
and working conditions
5:08 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Jung adjourned the meeting at 5:08 p.m.
Fred Jung
Mayor
Lueinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk
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CITY OF FULLERTON
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
JUNE 6, 2023 - 5:30 P.M.
CALIFORNIA Council Chamber
303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California
5:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Jung called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
All present ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor / Chair Jung, Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Whitaker, Council / Agency Members Dunlap, Charles,
Zahra
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Eric J. Levitt, City Attorney Richard D.
Jones, City Clerk Lucinda Williams, Fire Chief Adam
Loeser
INVOCATION given by Shine Kim, Grace Ministries Lead Pastor of English Ministry.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Council Member Zahra.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS REPORT
Mayor Jung reported he met with the Fullerton Municipal Employees Federation.
Presented PRESENTATIONS
1. CERTIFICATE: Fullerton City Scholastic Chess
Championship
PRESENTATION: Memorial Day Ceremony
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PROCLAMATION: National Gun Violence Awareness Day
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
ANNOUNCEMENT
No items pulled.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - Regular Session
The following addressed City Council:
Bernard (no last name provided) spoke about Council Member conduct.
• Diane Sweeny, Fullerton, spoke in support of overnight parking.
Alma Chavez, Fullerton, asked for more police services.
Araceli DeGante, Fullerton, asked for more police patrol in her neighborhood.
• Sonia Novaron, Fullerton, asked for assistance regarding crime in her neighborhood.
• Todd Harrison, Fullerton, spoke about pedestrian safety at Lemon and Valencia.
• Yolanda Harrison, Fullerton, spoke about pedestrian safety at Lemon and Valencia and trash for cash programs.
• Mireya Figueroa, Fullerton, spoke about parking tickets. • Sandra Mejia spoke about parking issues.
• Carmen Nava, Fullerton, spoke about parking issues.
• Kevin Ortega, Fullerton, spoke about parking issues on Orangethorpe Avenue.
• Brisa Ramirez, Fullerton, spoke about security in her neighborhood.
• Todd Huffman spoke about Day of Music and made a donation to the City.
• Vince Buck spoke about Associated Road bicycle lanes.
Anjali Tapadia spoke about Associated Road bicycle lanes.
Vanessa Brundige, Fullerton, spoke in support of overnight parking.
Curtis Gamble spoke about homeless issues.
• Larry Iboshi, Fullerton, spoke about civic pride.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
• Maureen Milton spoke about a traffic signal at La Entrada and Fullerton City Council | Successor Agency Minutes
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Harbor and development on State College Boulevard.
• Camden Dunn spoke about special interests.
• Zeejay (no last name provided) spoke about parking issues.
Munish Bharadwaja spoke about Associated Road and traffic safety needs throughout the City.
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STAFF
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
Council Member Charles spoke about parking permits, Associated Road and Memorial Day, thanked police and fire for assistance with school graduations and announced an upcoming community meeting.
Council Member Dunlap spoke about parking issues and City Hall tours and congratulated Fullerton High School Softball on their CIF title.
Mayor Jung reported on the ICSC conference.
Mayor Pro Tem Whitaker spoke about D-Day.
Council Member Zahra spoke about a trip to Syria, parking issues and Pride Month.
City Manager Levitt spoke about issues arising during public comment.
APPOINTMENTS
Appointed COMMISSION / COMMITTEE / BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Council Member Zahra appointed Jesus Silva to the Parks and Recreation Commission for an unexpired term ending December 31, 2026.
Jung moved, seconded by Dunlap, to ratify appointment.
Motion carried 5 - 0.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 7)
Dunlap moved, seconded by Zahra, to approve all Consent Calendar items.
Motion carried 5 - 0.
Approved MAY 16, 2023 MEETING MINUTES
Recommendation:
Aprove May 16, 2023 City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Approved 2. FULLERTON CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET LICENSE
AGREEMENT
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Recommendation:
1. Approve License Agreement between the City of Fullerton and Fullerton Certified Farmers' Market, , Inc. to continue the Fullerton Certified Farmers Market operation through June 30, 2025.
2. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute and
administer the Fullerton Certified Farmers' Market License Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Approved MASTER SERVICES AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH
AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR SERVICES, DATA STORAGE
AND UPGRADED EQUIPMENT
Recommendation:
Approve Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon services, data storage and upgraded
approved by City Attorney.
Approved AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL
AUTHORITY FOR TECHNICAL STUDY COSTS
REIMBURSEMENT
Recommendation:
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Standard Agreement HSR22-58 between the City of Fullerton and
California High-Speed Rail Authority for reimbursement of City costs associated with technical studies of high-speed rail.
Adopted EARLY MORNING PARKING RESTRICTION ON BOTH SIDES
OF WILSHIRE AVENUE BETWEEN WOODS AVENUE AND
DRAKE AVENUE RESCISSION
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-032.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-032 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
RESCINDING THE "EARLY MORNING PARKING"
RESTRICTION ON BOTH SIDES OF WILSHIRE AVENUE
BETWEEN WOODS AVENUE AND DRAKE AVENUE
Adopted EARLY MORNING PARKING RESTRICTION ON BOTH SIDES
OF AMERIGE AVENUE BETWEEN ROOSEVELT AVENUE
AND WOODS AVENUE RESCISSION
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-033.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-033 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA
RESCINDING THE "EARLY MORNING PARKING"
RESTRICTION ON BOTH SIDES OF AMERIGE AVENUE
BETWEEN ROOSEVELT AVENUE AND WOODS AVENUE
Adopted GREEN ZONE REMOVAL AT 912 EAST COMMONWEALTH
AVENUE
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-034.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-034 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
REMOVING THE GREEN ZONE IN FRONT OF 912 EAST
COMMONWEALTH AVENUE
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 8 - 9)
Adopted 8. ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, SCHEDULE OF FEES AND
CHARGES AND ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
Mayor Jung opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m.
The following addressed City Council:
• Karen Lloreda said the budget process lacks transparency, participation and scrutiny and suggested City Council find revenue solutions.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
• Diane (no last name provided) spoke about library services. • Zeejay (no last name provided) spoke about auto malls.
Mayor Jung closed the public hearing at 7:52 p.m.
Jung moved, seconded by Zahra, to adopt the following
resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-035 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF FULLERTON
OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 AND
APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO MEET THE
EXPENDITURES SET FORTH THEREIN
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-036 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII B OF THE
CALIFORNIA STATE CONSTITUTION
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-037 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF_THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE CITY OF FULLERTON'S MASTER SCHEDULE
OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
Motion carried 5 - 0.
Continued THE TRACKS AT FULLERTON STATION - CONTINUE PUBLIC
HEARING
Zahra moved, seconded by Dunlap, to continue the Public Hearing to the June 20, 2023 City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Fullerton Council Chambers.
Motion carried 5 - 0.
REGULAR BUSINESS (Items 10 - 12)
Approved 10. HUNT BRANCH LIBRARY UPDATE AND LIBRARY AD-HOC
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
The following addressed City Council:
• Molly McClanahan, Fullerton, spoke in support of this proposal.
• Jane Rands spoke in support of this proposal.
• Ernie Kelsey, Fullerton Heritage, spoke in support of this proposal.
• Curtis Gamble spoke in support of this proposal.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
• Rubina Chaudhary, Fullerton, spoke in support of this proposal.
• Zeejay (no last name provided) spoke in support of this proposal.
• Jane Reifer, Save the Hunt, spoke in support of this proposal. • Maureen Milton asked if this project would involve public art.
Jung moved, seconded by Zahra, to:
1. Approve two-year bridge program to operate the Hunt
Branch Library as a city-run facility with arts and culture programming open daily alongside a library operation.
2. Authorize City Manager to enter into and administer
agreements between the City and various community groups to facilitate programming at the Hunt Branch Library, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Authorize $505,137 appropriation of expenditures and
$679,561 in revenues to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24
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Budget for Hunt Branch Library operation.
4. Approve addition of one full time equivalent Events
Specialist and 6,240 non-regular hours to the Parks and Recreation FY 2023-24 personnel summary and addition of one full time equivalent Library Technical Assistant I| and 1,920 non-regular hours to the Library FY 2023-24 personnel summary.
Motion carried 5 - 0.
Approved 11. COMMUNITY FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE
The following addressed City Council:
• Jane Rands spoke about tree selection.
• Curt Johnston spoke about the timing of tree replacement and overgrown trees.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
• Jane Reifer spoke about mature tree removal, native tree options, irrigation and tree topping.
Jung moved, seconded by Zahra, to approve the Community Forest Management Plan and proceed with planting 500 trees.
Motion carried 5 - 0.
Adopted 12. TENTATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
FULLERTON AND THE FULLERTON FIRE MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN UPDATE
RELATING TO FIRE BATTALION CHIEF, DIVISION CHIEF
AND DEPUTY CHIEF
Jung moved, seconded by Zahra, to adopt Resolution No.
2023-038.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-038 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
THE FULLERTON FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION DATED
MAY 17, 2023, SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-029
AND UPDATING, ADDING AND DELETING CERTAIN CLASS
SPECIFICATIONS IN THE PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION
PLAN
Motion carried 4 - 1 (Opposed: Whitaker).
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
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9:04 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Jung adjourned the meeting at 9:04 p.m.
Fred Jung
Mayor
Lucında Williams, MMO
City Clerk
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