CITY OF FULLERTON
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
JUNE 6, 2023 – 4:00 P.M.
Council Chamber
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
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
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
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.
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Fred Jung
Mayor
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Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF FULLERTON
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
JUNE 6, 2023 – 5:30 P.M.
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
CERTIFICATE: Fullerton City Scholastic Chess Championship
2. PRESENTATION: Memorial Day Ceremony
3. 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 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:
Approve May 16, 2023 City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes.
Approved
FULLERTON CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET LICENSE AGREEMENT
Recommendation:
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 Enterprise, Inc. for services, data storage and upgraded equipment and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement and related documents, in a form 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.
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
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 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
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:
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.
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 Budget for Hunt Branch Library operation.
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 II and 1,920 non‑regular hours to the Library FY 2023‑24 personnel summary.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
Approved
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
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.
9:04 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Jung adjourned the meeting at 9:04 p.m.
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Fred Jung
Mayor
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Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk