CITY OF FULLERTON
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
April 2, 2024 – 4:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California
4:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Dunlap called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor / Chair Dunlap, Council / Agency Members Charles (arrived 4:35 p.m.), Whitaker, Zahra
Absent: Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Jung
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 Dunlap recessed to Closed Session at 4:31 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Per Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Representatives: Eddie Manfro and Jay Trinnaman
Employee Organization: Executive Unit
Under Discussion: Parameters of authority for negotiating salaries, benefits and working conditions
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ‑ EXISTING LITIGATION Per Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Thomas Barbor v. City of Fullerton, Fullerton Fire Department Case Number: OCSC 30‑2018‑01028694‑CU‑OE‑CJC
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ‑ EXISTING LITIGATION Per Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Air Combat USA, Inc. v. City of Fullerton Case Number: OCSC 30‑2107‑00952643‑CU‑CO‑CJC
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR ‑ Per Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 2701 Nutwood Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92831
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Eric J. Levitt
Negotiating Parties: The State of California through the Trustees of the California State University, Marriott Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Dunlap adjourned to Closed Session and reconvened Study Session at 5:25 p.m. _____________________________
Nicholas Dunlap
Mayor
_____________________________
Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk
CITY OF FULLERTON
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
regular SESSION MINUTES
april 2, 2024 – 5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California
5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Dunlap called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor / Chair Dunlap, Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Jung (arrived 5:38 p.m.), Council / Agency Members Charles, Whitaker, Zahra
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Eric J. Levitt, City Attorney Richard D. Jones, City Clerk Lucinda Williams, Deputy City Manager Daisy Perez, Police Chief Jon Radus, Fire Division Chief John Miller INVOCATION given by Pastor John Schaefer, Calvary Chapel Mission Viejo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Council Member Charles.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Jones reported a citizen questioned an agendized Closed Session item at the last meeting and clarified that the City properly agendized the item, noting the City received a claim regarding that item after posting the agenda.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS REPORT
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Presented
1. CERTIFICATE: Mucio Vidales, 2024 Middle School Teacher of the Year Presented
2. PRESENTATION: Hunt Library Update
Presented
3. PRESENTATION: Orange County Power Authority Member Agency Update
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT
City Council pulled Consent Calendar Items 3 and 6.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ‑ Regular Session
The following addressed City Council:
Todd Harrison spoke about committee appointments and Rancho La Paz.
Woudarek spoke about police issues.
Z (no last name provided) spoke about the Fullerton Police Department and auto malls.
Unidentified speaker spoke about Arbor Day and tree trimming.
Yolanda Harrison spoke about the Valencia and Lemon intersection and senior housing.
Curtis Gamble spoke about homeless issues.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
Maureen Milton spoke about the Hunt Library, public speaking times and City certificates.
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS Council Member Zahra spoke about recent and upcoming activities, police ride-alongs and homelessness.
Council Member Whitaker mentioned a book written about spring training in Fullerton.
Council Member Charles spoke about recent and upcoming events and expressed concern with several City issues.
Mayor Dunlap spoke about upcoming State of the City and Mike Ness Day events.
APPOINTMENTS (Item 1)
Appointed
1. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE / BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Dunlap appointed Doug McKendry to the Parks and Recreation Commission for an unexpired term ending December 31, 2024.
Council Member Zahra appointed Todd Harrison to the Senior Advisory Committee for a partial term ending December 31, 2024.
Zahra moved, seconded by Charles , to ratify appointments.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 ‑ 7)
Approved
1. MARCH 19, 2024 MEETING MINUTES
Proposed Motion:
Approve March 19, 2024 City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes.
Adopted
2. SHORT‑TERM RENTALS LAND USE APPEAL PROCESS AMENDMENT SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE Proposed Motion:
Adopt Ordinance No. 3331.
ORDINANCE NO. 3331 ‑ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING FULLERTON MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 15, SECTION 15.55.020.F.6.D REGULATING SHORT‑TERM RENTALS TO MODIFY THE APPEAL PROCESS Approved
4. DAY OF MUSIC COMMITTEE FEE WAIVER REQUEST
Proposed Motion:
Approve Day of Music $5,760 fee waiver request, consistent with City Council action in prior years.
Approved
5. CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION GRANT AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR PERMIT STREAMLINING AND EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS Proposed Motion:
Appropriate receipt and use of $80,000 California Energy Commission grant award in Grant Fund (Fund 32).
Adopted
7. MASTER AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR STATE‑FUNDED PROJECTS Adopt Resolution No. 2024‑022.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024‑022 ‑ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 12‑5133S21
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS (Item 8)
Received and filed
8. COYOTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following addressed City Council:
Diane Vena suggested changes to the plan.
Roger Dobson spoke about co-existing with wildlife and community education and outreach.
Manuel (no last name provided) opposed the proposed plan.
Matthew Duncan, Orange, expressed concerns with the proposed plan.
Randal (no last name provided) spoke about wildlife protection.
Juda (no last name provided), Portland, Oregon, supported more coyote safety information and education.
Unidentified speaker supported controlling the coyote population.
Unidentified speaker supported controlling the coyote population.
Doug Cox supported multiple options for coyote management.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
Maureen Milton asked about hazing.
Dunlap moved, seconded by Jung, to receive and file the Coyote Management Plan and direct staff to provide public education and outreach regarding coyote issues.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
Direction provided
3. YOUTH COMMITTEE STRUCTURE REVISIONS (taken out of agenda order) The following addressed City Council:
Beverly Berryman supported a Youth Committee with more members.
Debbie Stout supported expanding Committee membership to engage Fullerton youth .
Grace Sevis supported a Youth Committee.
Rachael Sung supported a Youth Committee.
Z (no last name provided) asked about the Committee operations budget.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
Maureen Milton asked about the members age range.
City Council directed staff to work with the Fullerton Collaborative to further refine committee formation and return this item to City Council on June 18, 2024.
Approved
6. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KOA, A LOCHNER COMPANY, FOR THE FULLERTON SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL ACTION PLAN DEVELOPMENT The following addressed City Council:
Anjali Tapadia expressed concerns with the plan.
Zahra moved, seconded by Charles to:
1. Approve scope and fee and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a $246,570 Professional Services Agreement with KOA, a Lochner Company, for Fullerton Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan development.
2. Authorize Director of Administrative Services, or designee, to issue $246,570 purchase order to KOA, a Lochner Company, for Fullerton Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Plan development.
3. Authorize Public Works Director, or designee, to approve any change orders for professional engineering services within the approved project budget.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
8:17 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Dunlap adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m. in memory of Council Member Charles’ uncle, Ronald Joel Kaden. _____________________________
Nicholas Dunlap
Mayor
_____________________________
Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk