CITY OF FULLERTON
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 – 4:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California
4:51 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Charles called the meeting to order at 4:51 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor / Chair Jung (arrived 4:56 p.m.), Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Charles, Council / Agency Members Dunlap, Valencia
Absent: Council Member Zahra
Staff Present: Interim City Manager Eddie Manfro, City Attorney Richard Jones, City Clerk Lucinda Williams PUBLIC COMMENTS Closed Session
None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Charles recessed to Closed Session at 4:52 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION Per Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: In Re National Prescription Opiate Litigation; USDC, Northern District of Ohio, MDL No. 2804.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Per Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Langenbacher, et al. v. City of Fullerton, Fullerton P.D.
Case Number: OCSC 30202201296035
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION Per Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Destiny Forcone v. City of Fullerton
Case Number: Case No. 3020221254741CUPOCJC
5:13 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Jung adjourned the meeting at 5:13 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
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 – 5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California
5:32 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Jung called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor / Chair Jung, Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Charles, Council / Agency Members Dunlap (arrived 5:35 pm.), Valencia, Zahra
Absent: None
Staff Present: Interim City Manager Eddie Manfro, City Attorney Richard Jones, City Clerk Lucinda Williams, Deputy City Manager Daisy Perez, Fire Chief Adam Loeser, Police Chief Jonathan Radus, Community and Economic Development Director Sunayana Thomas INVOCATION given by Mayor Jung.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mayor Pro Tem Charles.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Jones reported on the following Closed Session items:
City Council unanimously voted to authorize the City to file a petition with the US Attorney General’s Office requesting an investigation into potential antitrust violations with fire equipment and apparatus manufacturing companies.
Valencia moved, seconded by Charles, to join Purdue Pharmacy opioid settlement litigation. Motion carried 3 – 0 – 2 (Absent: Zahra, Jung).
Charles moved, seconded by Dunlap, to settle Langenbacher, et al. v. City of Fullerton, Fullerton P.D. for $189,524 attorney fees. Motion carried 3 – 0 – 2 (Absent: Zahra, Jung).
Charles moved, seconded by Jung, to contribute $1 million to settle Destiny Forcone v. City of Fullerton. Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1 (Absent: Zahra).
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS REPORT
None.
PRESENTATIONS
Presented
1. PRESENTATION: Sister City Association
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT
Council Member Zahra pulled Consent Calendar Items 10 and 14.
PUBLIC COMMENTS Regular Session
The following addressed City Council:
Todd Harrison spoke about the Lemon and Orangethorpe intersection.
Harry Langenbacher spoke about Langenbacher, et al. v. City of Fullerton, Fullerton P.D.
Yolanda Harrison spoke about the Lemon and Orangethorpe intersection.
Jane Rands spoke about trash pickup.
Cammie Cornell spoke about refilling medications.
Michael (no last name provided) spoke about the Walk on Wilshire.
Dominic Moonheart spoke about downtown parking garages.
Joel Ross thanked the City for assistance with securing housing.
Renee Brianne spoke about Raymond Avenue traffic and truck routes.
Jason Phillips, Fullerton, thanked City Council for the Pedro Vasquez Perdomo et al v. Kristi Noem et al brief.
Holly (no last name provided), Fullerton, spoke about the Illumination Foundation.
Robin Walzee spoke about assistance programs.
Curtis Gamble spoke about homeless issues.
Landon (no last name provided) spoke about the Illumination Center.
Tanya (no last name provided) spoke about homeless issues.
Z (no last name provided) spoke about sidewalks and a police ride along.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
Jose Trinidad Castaneda thanked City Council for the tone and tenor of this meeting.
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS Council Member Zahra requested a presentation from the Illumination Foundation at City Council meeting, spoke about traffic issues, maintenance and curb cuts, asked for a Raymond and Commonwealth traffic study and ICE lawsuit update, requested, supported by Charles, agendizing immigration support options for the October 21, 2025 City Council meeting and reported on recent community events.
Mayor Pro Tem Charles spoke about the Illumination Foundation, upcoming community events, office hours, Orange County Vector Control District Board meetings and attending recent community events.
Council Member Valencia reported on community events.
Mayor Jung provided a written report.
APPOINTMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 17)
Dunlap moved, seconded by Valencia, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 9, 11 through 13 and 15 through 17.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
Approved
1. AUGUST 19, 2025 MEETING MINUTES
Proposed Motion:
Approve August 19, 2025 City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes.
Received and filed
2. MONTHLY COMMITTEE ACTIVITY AND ATTENDANCE REPORT
Proposed Motion:
Receive and file.
Received and filed
3. AUGUST 2025 CHECK REGISTER
Proposed Motion:
Receive and file.
Adopted
4. RECOMMENDED REVISIONS TO YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE STRUCTURE Proposed Motion:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025046.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025046 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024039.
Approved
5. CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP WITH DAROO KOREAN PERFORMING ARTS AND CULTURE TO HOST KOREAN CULTURE FESTIVAL IN CITY OF FULLERTON Proposed Motion:
Approve Daroo Korean Performing Arts and Culture request to partner with the City of Fullerton for the Korean Culture Festival in 2025.
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to extend similar nonmonetary support for future Korean Culture Festival events.
Adopted
6. FISCAL YEAR 20252026 LIBRARY FEE SCHEDULE AMENDMENT
Proposed Motion:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025047.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025047 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY OF FULLERTON MASTER SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 202526 Approved
7. $258,000 FISCAL YEAR 202526 GRANT AGREEMENT WITH OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS Proposed Motion:
1. Authorize Chief of Police, or designee, to accept and execute the of $258,000 202526 Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) “Selective Traffic Enforcement Program” (STEP) agreement.
2. Appropriate receipt and use of $258,000 OTS STEP Grant to Police Department budget within the Grants Fund (Fund 32).
Approved
8. $750,000 NATIONAL OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS ALLOCATION TO PARTIALLY OFFSET NORTH SERVICE PLANNING AREA NAVIGATION CENTER COSTS Proposed Motion:
Approve $750,000 budget appropriation and allocation from the City Opioid Settlement Fund (Fund 21) for payment to partially offset city obligations for NSPA Navigation Center costs.
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute documents or budget adjustments related to Opioid Settlement Fund (Fund 21) use for NSPA Navigation Center costs and future opioid settlement fund allocations.
Adopted
9. CLASSIFICATION PLAN UPDATES FOR CERTAIN LIBRARY AND NONREGULAR FIRE DEPARTMENT POSITIONS AND ASSOCIATED COMPENSATION AND SALARY ADJUSTMENTS Proposed Motion:
Adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025048 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING, UPDATING AND DELETING CERTAIN CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS IN THE PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023014 (FULLERTON FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION) APPENDIX A RESOLUTION NO. 2025049 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING NONREGULAR EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024035 Received and filed
11. PROPERTY, CASUALTY AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE PROGRAM REPORT Proposed Motion:
Receive and file.
Approved
12. CELLULAR TOWER LEASE FOR CITYOWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT WOODCREST PARK Proposed Motion:
Approve lease agreement with TMobile West, LLC for operation and maintenance of a 287 square foot Telecommunication Facilities located at Woodcrest Park.
Authorize City Manager to execute the lease agreement on behalf of the City of Fullerton, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Approved
13. AGREEMENT WITH LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE FOR LEGAL SERVICES Proposed Motion:
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute agreement with Liebert Cassidy, in a final form approved by City Attorney’s Office.
Approved
15. $102,466 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RRM DESIGN GROUP FOR PREAPPROVED ADU PLANS Proposed Motion:
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to administer and execute a $102,466 Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group to generate preapproved ADU plans in conformance with AB 1332.
Authorize $102,466 set aside General Plan Update funds budget transfer and appropriation of to the Community and Economic Development Planning Division budget within General Fund (Fund 10) to cover projects costs in conformance with AB 1332.
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to approve change orders and projectrelated expenditures within the $102,466 preapproved ADU plan project as needed.
Approved
16. $1,268,288.20 PURCHASE ORDER WITH EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES FOR TEMPORARY PFAS TREATMENT VESSELS PURCHASE Proposed Motion:
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a sole source purchase and issue a $1,268,288.20 purchase order with Evoqua Technologies for temporary PFAS treatment vessels and resin.
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to increase purchase order up to 10% for unforeseen tariffs and / or price increases.
Approved
17. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH CITIES OF BREA AND LA HABRA FOR PALM STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT Proposed Motion:
Approve Cooperative Agreement with the cities of Brea and La Habra for Palm Street rehabilitation project.
Authorize Mayor, or designee, to execute Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 18-20)
18. FULLERTON MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 15 AMENDMENTS PERTAINING TO OBJECTIVE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (Continued from August 19, 2025 meeting) Mayor Jung opened the Public Hearing at 7:47 p.m.
The following addressed City Council:
Unidentified speaker supported this item.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
Jane Reifer spoke about impacts on preservation zones.
Mayor Jung closed the Public Hearing at 7:31 p.m.
Zahra moved, seconded by Dunlap, to introduce Ordinance No. 3347 for first reading by title only and waive further reading of the ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 3347 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING FULLERTON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 15.17.070 RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MULTIFAMILY ZONES, DELETING FULLERTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 15.10 AND 15.12 AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15061(B)(3) AND 15305 Motion carried 5 – 0.
City Clerk Williams read the ordinance title.
19. FULLERTON MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 15 (NOISE REGULATIONS) AND TITLE 3 (ENTERTAINMENT) AMENDMENTS TO UPDATE NOISE STANDARDS FOR PROPERTIES WITHIN C3 (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT COMMERCIAL) AND GC (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONES WITH SPECIFIC PROVISIONS FOR OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT Mayor Jung opened the Public Hearing at 8:25 p.m.
The following addressed City Council:
Jan Stephens supported live entertainment in the downtown area Joshua Ferguson spoke about code violations in the downtown area and the lack of enforcement in the proposed ordinance.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
Jane Rands supported outdoor entertainment that does not disrupt neighborhoods and impact of more housing in the downtown area.
Steve Hommel spoke about importance of music in the downtown area and supported the 25-foot measurement.
Jane Reifer referenced the noise ordinance in the General Plan and rezoned neighborhoods.
Tony (no last name provided) opposed the amendment as presented and suggested applying the Fullerton Transportation Center Specific Plan noise standards to all downtown areas.
Mayor Jung closed the Public Hearing at 8:41.
Mayor Jung moved, seconded by Dunlap, to continue this item to the October 7, 2025 City Council meeting and directed staff to provide a revised ordinance with language requested by City Council.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
20. 2025 TRIENNIAL EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (taken out of agenda order) Mayor Jung opened the Public Hearing at 7:57 p.m.
No members of the public addressed City Council.
Mayor Jung closed the Public Hearing at 7:57 p.m.
Dunlap moved, seconded by Valencia, to:
Introduce the following Ordinances for first reading by title only and waive further reading of the Ordinances.
ORDINANCE NO. 3348 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING FULLERTON MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 14 TO ADOPT THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING: CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS, INCLUDING APPENDICES I, J AND Q, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS, INCLUDING APPENDICES BF, CI AND CJ, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA WILDLANDURBAN INTERFACE CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE AND CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE ORDINANCE NO. 3349 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING FULLERTON MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 13, CHAPTER 13.20 TO ADOPT THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS
2. Adopt the following Resolutions.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025050 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH LOCAL CONDITIONS JUSTIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE AND THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, AS CODIFIED IN THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24 PARTS 2 AND 2.5 DUE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC, TOPOLOGICAL AND GEOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS RESOLUTION NO. 2025051 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH LOCAL CONDITIONS JUSTIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, AS CODIFIED IN THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24 PARTS 9 DUE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC, TOPOLOGICAL AND GEOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS Motion carried 5 – 0.
City Clerk Williams read the ordinance titles.
REGULAR BUSINESS
None.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
10. SOLID WASTE SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The following addressed City Council:
Adan Alvarez, Teamsters Local 3, supported retaining Republic Services.
Gloria Alvarado supported adding RFP language to require a union contract.
Z (no last name provided) spoke about trash service billing and trash service issues.
Yolanda Harrison supported unions.
Unidentified speaker made suggestions for the selection process.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
Jose Trinidad Castaneda spoke about issues with the current hauler and made suggestions for the scoring process.
Dunlap moved, seconded by Valencia, to authorize and direct Interim City Manager to release the Solid Waste Service Request for Proposal.
Charles made a substitute motion, seconded by Zahra, to approve the RFP with additional points for union businesses.
Substitute motion failed 2 – 3 (In favor: Zahra, Charles).
Original motion carried 4 – 1 (Opposed: Zahra).
14. $1,499,699 CONTRACT WITH KYA GROUP FOR LIONS FIELD TURF REPLACEMENT PROJECT The following addressed City Council:
Todd Harrison asked about pricing and supported advertising on scoreboards.
Z (no last name provided) spoke about the bid process for this project.
Unidentified speaker supported advertising on scoreboards.
Unidentified speaker spoke about recreation facilities in South Fullerton.
Dunlap moved, seconded by Jung, to:
Award $1,499,699 contract to KYA Group for the Lions Field Turf Replacement Project.
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to allocate $2,000,000 from the Park Dwelling Fund for the project budget, inclusive of turf replacement, amenities, staff administration and contingency.
Approve incorporating the following additional amenities into the project scope: sixteen dugout benches, five scoreboards, conference room furniture and a football field bleacher shade structure, subject to funding availability and construction schedule alignment.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
8:54 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Jung adjourned the meeting at 8:54 p.m.
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Fred Jung
Mayor
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Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk
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