CITY OF FULLERTON
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CITY CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
MARCH 4, 2025 - 5:00 P.M.
Council Chamber
CALIFORNIA 303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California
5:01 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Jung called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor / Chair Jung, Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Charles (arrived 5:12 p.m.), Council / Agency Members
Dunlap, Valencia, Zahra
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Eric J. Levitt, City Attorney Richard D.
Jones, City Clerk Lucinda Williams
PUBLIC COMMENTS - Closed Session
The following addressed City Council:
• Judith Kaluzny spoke about encroachments.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor / Chair Jung recessed to Closed Session at 5:03 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Per
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 2700 North Harbor Boulevard,
Fullerton, CA 92835
Agency Negotiator: Senior Administrative Analyst Edgar
Rosales, Administrative Analyst
Rachel Castanon
Negotiating Parties: American Golf
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
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2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Per
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 120 East Santa Fe Avenue, Fullerton,
CA 92832 (APN 033-030-18)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Eric J. Levitt, Director of Community and Economic
Development Sunayana Thomas,
Elizabeth Hull, Best, Best & Krieger
Negotiating Parties: Westpark Investments, LLC and TA
Partners
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION Per Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Fullerton v. Commonwealth & Harbor Case Number: OCSC Case No.
30-2024-01405276-CL-UD-CJC
And
Name of Case: Commonwealth & Harbor, LLC; 100 N.
Harbor LLC v. City of Fullerton
Case Number: OCSC Case 30-2024-01401832-CU-EI-CJC
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION Per Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2)
Significant Exposure to Litigation: One Case
5:37 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Jung adjourned the meeting at 5:37 p.m.
Fred Jung
Mayor
Luoinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk
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CITY OF FULLERTON
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
MARCH 4, 2025 - 5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
CALIFORNIE 303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California
5:38 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Jung called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor / Chair Jung, Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Charles (arrived 5:41 p.m.) Council / Agency
Members Dunlap, Valencia, Zahra
Staff Present: City Manager Eric J. Levitt, City Attorney Richard D.
Jones, City Clerk Lucinda Williams
INVOCATION given by Council Member Valencia.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Police Chief Radus.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Jones reported Jung moved, seconded by Valencia, to tender an intervention notice for Westpark Investments
Motion carried 4 - 1 (Opposed: Zahra).
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS REPORT
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Presented 1. CERTIFICATE: Fullerton Bears Cheer
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
ANNOUNCEMENT (taken out of agenda order)
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Council Members pulled Consent Calendar Items 3, 8 and 10.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - Regular Session (taken out of
agenda order)
The following addressed City Council:
• Todd Harrison spoke about agenda order.
• Diane Vena spoke about agenda order and campaign
contributions.
• Unidentified speaker spoke about the BNSF rail line and trespassing.
• Karen Lingling spoke about City Council conduct.
• Reverend Tanya spoke about shelter housing.
• Erik Wehn spoke about improved bicycle traffic on Juanita Cook Trail.
Joshua Ferguson spoke about downtown noise enforcement.
Z (no last name provided) spoke about the fire department and sidewalks.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
Dominic Moonheart, Fullerton, spoke about council member conduct.
• Maureen Milton asked questions about the Brown Act.
• Matthew Leslie spoke about public comments and council member conduct.
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STAFF
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS (taken out of
agenda order)
Mayor Pro Tem Charles spoke about her newsletter.
Council Member Zahra wished all a Happy Ramadan.
Council Member Dunlap congratulated youth baseball and softball teams.
APPOINTMENTS (Items 1 - 2)
Appointed 1. CITY REPRESENTATION - REGIONAL ADVISORY BODY
AND WORKGROUP APPOINTMENTS
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the Santa • Ana River Flood Protection Agency
Representative - no specific term.
Motion carried 5 - 0.
Jung moved, seconded by Valencia, to appoint Mayor Jung as the Water Advisory Committee of Orange County / Municipal Water District of Orange County Representative - no specific term.
Motion carried 5 - 0.
Jung moved, seconded by Dunlap, to appoint Council Member Valencia as the Fullerton Museum Association Board of
Trustees Representative - four-year term expiring December 2028.
Motion carried 5 - 0.
Charles moved, seconded Dunlap, to appoint Mayor Jung as the Orange County Power Authority Board Representative anc Aavor Pro Tem Charles as the Alternative Representative for two-year term expiring January 2027.
Motion carried 5 - 0.
Not ratified COMMISSION / COMMITTEE / BOARD APPOINTMENTS Council Member Zahra appointed Kitty Jaramillo to the Planning Commission to fill an unscheduled vacancy for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
Zahra moved, seconded by Charles, to ratify appointment.
Motion failed 2 - 3 (In favor: Zahra, Charles).
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 10) (taken out of agenda
order)
Charles moved, seconded by Valencia, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1,2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9.
Motion carried 5 - 0.
Approved FEBRUARY 18, 2025 MEETING MINUTES
Proposed Motion:
Meeting Melteary 18, 2025 City Council / Successor Agency Adopted FULLERTON MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS
REGARDING HOUSING INCENTIVE OVERLAY ZONE
COURTESY NOTIFICATION HEIGHT
STANDARDS - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
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Proposed Motion:
Adopt Ordinance No. 3337.
ORDINANCE NO. 3337 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING FULLERTON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
15.08.060 AND SECTION 15.23.050 REGARDING
COURTESY NOTIFICATION AND AMENDING TABLE
15.17.075.D REGARDING BUILDING HEIGHT
RESTRICTIONS RELATING TO THE HOUSING INCENTIVE
OVERLAY ZONE PROGRAM
Received and filed RESIDENTIAL ZONES LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS REPORT
Proposed Motion:
Receive and file.
Adopted EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT
AUTHORIZATION
Proposed Motion:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-015.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-015 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, FIRE
CHIEF AND DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF TO EXECUTE STATE
AND FEDERAL AGREEMENTS AND ANY RELATED
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR AND
OBTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2024, FISCAL YEAR 2025 AND
FISCAL YEAR 2026 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PERFORMANCE GRANT (EMPG) FUNDS
2. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to appropriate receipt and use of EMPG funds upon award in Grant Fund (Fund
32).
Adopted 6. 1855 WEST AVENUE DISABLED PERSON PARKING
Proposed Motion:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-016.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-016 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING A DISABLED PERSON'S PARKING ZONE IN
FRONT OF 1855 WEST AVENUE
Adopted 2024 EAST COMMONWEALTH AVENUE DISABLED
PERSON PARKING
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Proposed Motion:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-017.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-017 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING A DISABLED PERSON'S PARKING ZONE IN
FRONT OF 2024 EAST COMMONWEALTH AVENUE
Approved TEMPORARY USE AGREEMENT WITH NORTH ORANGE
COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR THE
LEMON / WHITING PARKING STRUCTURE
Proposed Motion:
Authorize City Manager to execute and administer the
Temporary Use Agreement with North Orange County
Community College District for Lemon / Whiting Avenue Parking Structure and make amendments necessary to facilitate
implementation, in a form approved by City Attorney.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item 11)
11. SHORT-TERM RENȚAL AT 1850 EDGECLIFF DRIVE
PERMIT APPEAL
Mayor Jung opened the Public Hearing at 6:06 p.m.
The following addressed City Council:
• Appellant, Todd Liberman, spoke in opposition to the short- term rental permit.
Mayor Jung recessed the meeting at 6:10 p.m.
Mayor Jung reconvened the meeting at 6:13 p.m.
• Appellant Michael Aquino spoke in opposition to the short- term rental permit.
Mayor Jung recessed the meeting at 6:22 p.m.
Mayor Jung reconvened the meeting at 6:24 p.m.
• Charlotte Aquino spoke in opposition to the short-term rental permit.
Mayor Jung recessed the meeting at 6:36 p.m.
Mayor Jung reconvened the meeting at 6:37 p.m.
Mayor Jung closed the Public Hearing at 6:37 p.m.
Dunlap moved, seconded by Valencia, to uphold the appeal.
Motion carried 5 - 0.
REGULAR BUSINESS (Items 12 - 15)
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Introduced 12. FULLERTON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
7.105.020 - CAMPING UNLAWFUL AND CHAPTER
7.36 - OBSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND
FACILITIES PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
The following addressed City Council:
• Saskia Kennedy, Fullerton, encouraged safe places for the homeless.
• Diane Vena, Fullerton, opposed this item.
• Curtis Gamble supported this item.
• Todd Harrison, Fullerton, opposed this item.
• Anjali Tapdia opposed this item.
• Reverend Tanya spoke about clearing encampments.
• Unidentified speaker spoke about compassion.
Jung moved, seconded by Dunlap, to introduce Ordinance No. 3338 for first reading by title only and waive further reading of the ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 3338 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 7.105.020 (CAMPING UNLAWFUL)
AND CHAPTER 7.36 (OBSTRUCTING PUBLIC PLACES AND
PUBLIC FACILITIES) OF THE FULLERTON MUNICIPAL
CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE
USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND FACILITIES FOR
STORAGE OF PERSONAL ITEMS OR AS A PLACE TO SIT,
SLEEP OR LIE DOWN
Motion carried 3 - 2 (Opposed: Zahra, Charles).
City Clerk Williams read the ordinance title.
Introduced 13. FULLERTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
7.108 - PROTECTION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
The following addressed City Council:
• Curt Johnston noted the potential for abuse of this
ordinance.
• Curtis Gamble supported this item.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
• Jose Trinidad Castaneda supported this item.
Jung moved, seconded by Valencia, to introduce Ordinance No. 3339 for first reading by title only and waive further reading of the ordinance.
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ORDINANCE NO. 3339 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
REPEALING AND REPLACING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF
FULLERTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 7.108
(PROTECTION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE), WHICH
REGULATIONS PROHIBIT THE PRESENCE OF PERSONS
AND THEIR PERSONAL PROPERTY IN AND NEAR
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Motion carried 3 - 2 (Opposed: Zahra, Charles).
City Clerk Williams read the ordinance title.
Direction provided 14. CHARTER CITY COMPARISON AND PROCESS The following addressed City Council:
• Misty Omar asked City Council to consider the negative impacts of a charter city.
• David Gotz, Fullerton, opposed transitioning to a charter city.
• Karen Lloreda supported remaining a general law city. • Molly McClanahan asked City Council to state their reasons for supporting a charter city structure.
• Keiko Suda, Fullerton, expressed concerns with charter cities.
• Hong Hwan expressed concerns with transitioning to a
charter city.
• Vanessa Estrella expressed concerns with this item.
• Diane Vena opposed becoming a charter city.
• Lauren Klatzer expressed concerns with becoming a charter city.
• Joshua Ferguson supported further studying charter cities. • Todd Harrison spoke about the timing of this item.
• Curtis Gamble supported this item.
• Ruthie Hanchet asked questions about charter city impacts. • Z (no last name provided), Fullerton, supported receiving and filing this item.
• Anjali Tapadia opposed becoming a charter city.
• Kurt Johnston supported balance in considering this item. • Carime (no last name provided) asked questions regarding this item.
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The following addressed City Council remotely:
• Jack Dean supported further investigating the charter city process.
• Jose Trinidad Castaneda supported transitioning to a
charter city.
• Phil (no last name provided) noted the benefits of a charter city.
• Matthew Leslie supported further exploring charter city governance.
• Maureen Milton asked why this item is on the agenda.
• Dominic Moonheart asked to further explore charter cities.
Jung moved, seconded by Dunlap, to direct staff to agendize a Study Session to further investigation and pursue next steps for charter city governance.
Motion carried 3 - 2 (Opposed: Zahra, Charles).
Adopted 15. RETIRED ANNUITANT APPOINTMENT TO INTERIM
DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Jung moved, seconded by Charles, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-018.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-018 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
RATIFYING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT RETAINING
KINGSLEY OKEREKE AS THE INTERIM DIRECTOR OF
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7522.56 AND 21221(h)
Motion carried 5 - 0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
Adopted SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
PROPOSED AMENDED RULES 1111 AND 1121
REGARDING NATURAL GAS-FIRED FURNACES AND
WATER HEATERS OPPOSITION LETTER
The following addressed City Council:
Joshua Ferguson supported this item.
Anjali Tapadia opposed this item.
• Hoang Ho opposed this item.
Brian Yannity opposed this item.
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mobile homes.
• Munish Bharadwaja supported this item.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
David Martinez, Climate Action Campaign, opposed this
item.
Jung moved, seconded by Dunlap, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-014.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-014 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING
SCAQMD RULES 1111 AND 1121 RELATED TO GAS
POWERED CENTRAL FURNACES AND AIR EMISSIONS
FROM RESIDENTIAL NATURAL GAS-POWERED WATER
HEATERS
2. Authorize Mayor to sign a letter requesting South Coast Air Quality Management District Governing Board delay
considering and/or adopting Proposed Amended Rules
1111 and 1121 which ban natural gas-fired furnaces and
water heaters.
Motion carried 3 - 2 (Opposed: Zahra, Charles).
Returned to TCC EUCLID STREET AND VALLEY VIEW DRIVE
INTERSECTION SIGNALIZATION RECOMMENDATION
The following addressed City Council:
• Manuel Walker, Fullerton, opposed this item.
• Kevin Bass, Fullerton, supported this item.
• Stephanie Valdez, Fullerton, supported this item.
• Erik Wehn, Fullerton, opposed this item.
• Karen Yingling, Fullerton, supported this item.
• Lauren (no last name provided), Fullerton, supported this item.
• Joshua Ferguson asked about liability for accidents from traffic driven through the alleyway.
• Laura Knight, Fullerton, opposed this item.
• Mike Scott, Fullerton, opposed this item.
• Unidentified speaker, Fullerton, supported this item. • Munish Bharadwaja, Fullerton, suggested speed control in this area.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
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• Melinda Walker opposed this item.
• Maureen Milton supported right hand turn signs
Jung moved, seconded by Valencia, to return this item to the Transportation and Circulation Commission for further
consideration.
Motion carried 5 - 0.
Approved 10. $1,249,643 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ACTIVE
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM, CYCLE 6, NUTWOOD
AVENUE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MOBILITY
ENHANCEMENT PROJECT DESIGN
Jung moved, seconded by Charles, to:
1. Approve scope and fee and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a $1,249,643 Professional Services design services.
2. A issue 91240543 purchase ives to kiley desig and.
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.
10:59 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Jung adjourned the meeting at 10:59 p.m.
Fred Jung
Mayor
Lucinda Williams, MMC
City clerk
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