CITY OF FULLERTON
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
APRIL 1, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
Council Chamber
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, 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
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 Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
5:26 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Jung adjourned the meeting at 5:26 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
APRIL 1, 2025 – 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.
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 Loeser, Deputy City Manager Daisy Perez, Police Chief Jonathan Radus 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.
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)
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:
Approve March 18, 2025 City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes.
Adopted
2. 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
4. EMERGENCY SHELTERS, LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, LARGE GROUP HOMES AND MANUFACTURED HOUSING REGULATIONS CODE AMENDMENTS ‑ SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE Proposed Motion:
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
5. 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
7. INDIVIDUAL CALRECYCLE GRANT APPLICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONS FOR ALL GRANT PROGRAMS 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 Orange County Complete Streets grant funds in Project No. 48009 Harbor Boulevard Complete Streets Improvement in the Capital Projects Fund (Fund 74) and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer grant documents.
2. Approve local match and $585,000 budget appropriation and transfer of Measure M2 Local Fair Share Funds (Fund 25) from available fund balance to Project 48009 Harbor Boulevard Complete Streets Improvements in the Capital Projects 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 term.
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.
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 I) 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 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 2017\ 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 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
9. 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 (AIP) 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.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
9:53 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Jung adjourned the meeting at 9:53 p.m.
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Fred Jung
Mayor
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Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk