CITY OF FULLERTON
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
APRIL 1, 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 Cahrles, Council / Agency Members Dunlap, Valencia,
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 5:02 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION Per Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Initiation of Litigation: One Case
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - Per
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 2000 Youth Way, Fullerton, CA 92835
Agency Negotiator: Deputy City Manager Daisy Perez,
Senior Administrative Analyst Edgar
Rosales
Negotiating Parties: Executive Director Jordan Garcia,
Fullerton Family YMCA
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Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
5:26 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Jung adjourned the meeting at 5:26 p.m.
Fred Jung
Mayor
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Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk
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CITY OF FULLERTON
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CITY REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
APRIL 1, 2025 - 5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
CALIFORNI 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.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor / Chair Jung, Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Charles, Council / Agency Members Dunlap, Valencia,
Zahra
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Eric J. Levitt, City Attorney Richard D.
Jones, City Clerk Lucinda Williams, Fire Chief Adam
Loiser Depany City Manager Daisy Perez, Police
INVOCATION given by Mayor Jung.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Council Member Zahra.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Jones reported Jung moved, seconded by Valencia, to initiate receivership regarding Closed Session Item 2 Anticipated Litigation. Motion carried 5 - 0.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS REPORT
None.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
ANNOUNCEMENT
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - Regular Session
The following addressed City Council:
• Todd Harrison spoke about City Council meeting conduct. • Jensen (no last name provided) spoke about slope stabilization. • James Noble spoke about contracting with the Orange County Sherriff Department.
• Maureen Milton spoke about telephone service.
• Karen Lloreda spoke about the agenda process.
• Curtis Gamble spoke about homeless issues.
• Diane Vena spoke about council member conduct.
• Helen Higgins spoke about City Council meeting conduct.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
• Jose Trinidad Castaneda spoke about council member conduct. • ZJ Hahn spoke about council member ethics and committee appointments.
• George Bushala spoke about council member conduct and the Fullerton Observer.
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STAFF
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
Council Member Zahra responded to issues brought up during Public Comment.
Council Member Charles spoke about mental health and reported on recent and upcoming events.
Council Member Dunlap spoke about St. Juliana's Church and the Fullerton High School Theater program.
Council Member Valencia spoke about parks and youth sports
APPOINTMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 - 10)
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Dunlap moved, seconded by Charles, to adopt Consent Calendar Items 1-8 and 10
Motion carried 5 - 0 (Zahra opposing Items 2 and 3).
Approved 1. MARCH 18, 2025 MEETING MINUTES
Proposed Motion:
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Adopted FULLERTON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
7.105.020 - CAMPING UNLAWFUL AND CHAPTER
7.36 - OBSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND
FACILITIES PROPOSED AMENDMENTS - SECOND
READING OF ORDINANCE
Proposed Motion:
Adopt Ordinance No. 3338.
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
Adopted 3. FULLERTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
7.108 - PROTECTION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS - SECOND READING OF
ORDINANCE
Proposed Motion:
Adopt Ordinance No. 3339.
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
Adopted EMERGENCY SHELTERS, LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION
CENTERS, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, LARGE GROUP HOMES
AND MANUFACTURED HOUSING REGULATIONS CODE
AMENDMENTS - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
Proposed Motion:
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Adopt Ordinance No. 3340.
ORDINANCE NO. 3340 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA.
AMENDING TITLE 15 ZONING OF THE FULLERTON
MUNICIPAL CODE • INCLUDING SECTIONS 15.04.040
DEFINITIONS, 15.17.020 PERMITTED USES, 15.17.030
CONDITIONS OF PERMITTED USES, 15.30.030.3
PERMITTED USES IN THE C-3 ZONING DISTRICT, 15.30.040
LIMITATIONS ON PERMITTED USES, 15.42.050 GENERAL
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, 15.42.060 REVIEW
PROCEDURES, 15.55.020 SPECIAL USE PERMITS WITH
PROVISIONS AND 15.55.030 CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED
SPECIAL USES
Received and filed HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024
Proposed Motion:
Receive and file.
Approved 6. DISCRETIONARY DISTRICT GRANT FUNDING
ACCEPTANCE FOR INDEPENDENCE PARK AND MOTEL
VOUCHER PROGRAM
Proposed Motion:
Authorize City Manager to execute the following District Discretionary Grant Agreements with the County of Orange:
• $100,000 Agreement MA-017-25011163 Independence Park
revitalization
• $25,000 Agreement MA-017-25011162 for City Motel
Voucher Winter Program.
Adopted
Proposed Motion:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-020.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-020 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING INDIVIDUAL GRANT APPLICATION
SUBMITTALS AND RELATED AUTHORIZATIONS FOR ALL
GRANT PROGRAMS
Approved 8. 2023 ORANGE COUNTY COMPLETE STREETS GRANT
FUNDS ACCEPTANCE AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR
HARBOR BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS
Proposed Motion:
1. Accept and appropriate receipt and use of $4,854,000 2023 illerton City Council | Successor Agency Minut
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Orange County Complete Streets grant funds in Project No. the Capital Projects Fund (Fund 74) and authorize City
Manager, or designee, to execute and administer gran
2. Approve local match and $585,000 budget appropriation and from available fund balance to Project 48009 Harbor
Boulevard Complete Streets Improvements in the Capita
roiects Fund (Fund 74).
Approved 10. $906,853 MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICES FOR CUSTODIAL
SERVICES
Proposed Motion:
1. Award $720,140 Maintenance Services Agreement to
Commercial Cleaning Services for Calendar Year 2025 and $906,853 fixed-base amount for Calendar Years 2026 and
2027 with two one-year extension options for a total five-year term.
2. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute and
administer agreement and related documents, in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
3. Authorize Public Works Director, or designee, to approve annual extension options within the approved agreement
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Item 11)
Adopted 11. FULLERTON GENERAL PLAN SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE Mayor Jung opened the Public Hearing at 6:48 p.m.
The following addressed City Council:
• Jensen (no last name provided) spoke about wildfire maps. • Maureen Milton spoke about providing maps to the public. • Kurt Johnston spoke maintenance near railways.
• Curtis Gamble supported this item.
• Unidentified speaker spoke about fireworks safety.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
• ZJ Hahn spoke about flood insurance.
• Jose Trinidad Castaneda asked about pilot programs to deter invasive species.
• Kayla Asato spoke about resident communication.
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Mayor Jung closed the Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m.
Dunlap moved, seconded by Zahra, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-021.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-021 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING THE FULLERTON PLAN BY ADOPTING THE
FULLERTON PLAN SAFETY ELEMENT (APPENDIX 1) AND
REPLACING GOALS 7, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 24 AND 26
Motion carried 5 - 0.
REGULAR BUSINESS (Items 12 - 15)
Approved 12. CITY-OPERATED AMBULANCE PROGRAM PROPOSAL
The following addressed City Council:
• Karen Lloreda asked questions about the proposal.
• Todd Harrison asked questions about the proposal.
• Joshua Ferguson opposed the proposal.
• Maureen Milton asked about cost savings.
• Curt Johnston asked about Hope Center ambulance service. • Oscar Valadez supported this item.
• Curtis Gamble supported this item.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
• Jose Trinidad Castaneda made suggestions for an effective program.
• ZJ Hahn asked questions about the proposal.
Valencia moved, seconded by Jung, to:
1. Approve transition to City-operated ambulance program and direct Fire Department to coordinate a detailed transition plan, targeting implementation in Spring 2026.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to select an
ambulance vendor, issue purchase orders not to exceed
$1,652,000 for ambulance vehicles and execute related
financing agreements.
3. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to select a patient gurney system vendor, issue purchase orders not to exceed $535,000 for related equipment and execute financing
agreements.
Motion carried 4 - 1 (Opposed: Dunlap).
Adopted 13. FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ROAD MAINTENANCE AND
REHABILITATION (RMRA | SB1) ACCOUNT FUNDS
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ALLOCATION
The following addressed City Council:
• Todd Harrison spoke about curb cuts.
• Curt Johnston spoke about Harbor Boulevard sidewalks. • Curtis Gamble supported this item:
The following addressed City Council remotely:
• Jose Trinidad Castaneda supported this item.
• ZJ Hahn requested sidewalks on Page Avenue.
Jung moved, seconded by Dunlap, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-022.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-022 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2025-26 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 20171
Motion carried 5 - 0.
Approved 14. PROPOSED CITY COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING
MATERIALS DISPLAY AND DISTRIBUTION IN CITY
FACILITIES
The following addressed City Council:
• Karen Lloreda opposed this item.
• Todd Harrison opposed this item.
• Helen Higgins opposed this item.
• Saskia (no last name provided), Fullerton Observer, opposed this item.
• Joshua Ferguson said this is a policy issue.
• Maureen Milton asked what items this policy would allow. • Diane Vena opposed this item.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
• Stephanie Pratt expressed concerns with this policy.
• ZJ Hahn opposed this item.
• Jose Trinidad Castaneda supported this item.
• Olivia (no last name provided) supported the Fullerton Observer.
Jung moved, seconded by Dunlap, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-023 and directed staff to create a policy establishing a free speech area at the Fullerton Library.
RESOLUTION NO 2025-023 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING A CITY COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING
MATERIALS DISPLAY AND DISTRIBUTION IN CITY
FACILITIES
Motion carried 4 - 1 (Opposed: Zahra).
Approved 15. 2025 WATER MASTER PLAN
The following addressed City Council remotely:
• Jane Rands spoke about prior water rate increase analysis. • Jose Trinidad Castaneda spoke about a water ad hoc
committee and wastewater.
Jung moved, seconded by Valencia, to:
1. Receive and file the March 2025 Water Master Plan prepared by Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
2. Appoint the Infrastructure and Natural Resources Advisory Committee or subcommittee comprised of Infrastructure and Natural Resources Advisory Committee members to oversee Water Rate Study development.
Motion carried 5 - 0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING TOWER REHABILITATION GRANT AND $60,000 PURCHASE ORDER WITH C&S
COMPANIES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
DESIGN SERVICES
The following addressed City Council:
• Todd Harrison spoke about the importance of regional
airports.
Zahra moved, seconded by Dunlap, to:
1. Accept $500,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Airport Improvement Program (AlP) grant and authorize City Manager, or
designee, to execute all related grant documents.
2. Authorize receipt and appropriation of $500,000 FAA BIL AIP grant funds to Capital Improvement Project 49019 Airport Terminal Building Tower Rehabilitation Project within the Airport Enterprise Fund (Fund 40).
3. Authorize Administrative Services Director, or designee, to execute a $60,000 purchase order with C&S Companies, Inc. for professional engineering design services and authorize Public Works Director to execute design change orders within the approved project budget.
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Motion carried 5 - 0.
9:53 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Jung adjourned the meeting at 9:53 p.m.
Fred Jung
Mayor
Lucinda Williams, MMC
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