CITY OF FULLERTON
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 21, 2025 – 5:15 P.M.
Council Chamber
303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California
5:16 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Jung called the meeting to order at 5:16 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor / Chair Jung, Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Charles (arrived 5:17 p.m.), Council / Agency Members Dunlap, Valencia, Zahra
Absent: None
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 / Chair Jung recessed to Closed Session at 5:17 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR ‑ Per Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: Right of Way Adjacent to 1747 Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA (APN# 030‑252‑01) Agency Negotiator: Interim City Manager Eddie Manfro, Deputy City Manager Daisy Perez Negotiating Parties: Grace Ministries International
Under Negotiations: Price and Terms
5:20 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Jung adjourned the meeting at 5:20 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
OCTOBER 21, 2025 – 5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California
5:31 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Jung called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor / Chair Jung, Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Charles, Council / Agency Members Dunlap, Valencia, Zahra
Absent: None
Staff Present: Interim City Manager Eddie Manfro, City Attorney Richard Jones, City Clerk Lucinda Williams, Deputy City Manager Daisy Perez, Police Lieutenant Pedram Garah, Fire Chief Adam Loeser INVOCATION given by Pastor Sheridan McDaniel, A Place for Worship.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Fire Chief Adam Loeser.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS REPORT
Mayor Pro Tem Charles reported she met with Dan Almquist regarding the Fox Block and Lennar Housing at The Pines development opening.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Regular Session
The following addressed City Council:
Bill Sampson spoke about the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program.
Barbara Rosen spoke about the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Todd Harrison spoke about senior issues.
Yolanda Harrison spoke about trees and sidewalks.
Christine Givens, Fullerton, spoke about Fullerton City Lights.
Curt Johnston spoke about neighborhood lighting.
Patty Tutor, Fullerton, spoke about the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Curtis Gamble spoke about homeless issues.
Z (no last name provided) spoke about bicycle safety.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
Sam (no last name provided) spoke about Short Term Rental occupancy taxes.
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS Council Member Zahra spoke about leadership, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program, requested, supported by Charles, a presentation on the public records process and requested a code enforcement visit to Rancho La Paz.
Mayor Pro Tem Charles spoke about the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute program, impacts of ice raids, domestic violence awareness, and reported on the Vector Control District, constituent contacts and office hours.
Council Member Valencia reported on upcoming events.
APPOINTMENTS (Item 1)
1. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE / BOARD APPOINTMENTS
The Interview Panel recommended appointing Riya Gupta, Olivia Woo, Alicia Hsieh and Kate Yoon to the Youth Advisory Committee for full terms ending August 31, 2026.
Charles moved, seconded by Zahra, to ratify appointments.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 10)
Zahra moved, seconded by Dunlap, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2 , 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10.
Motion carried 5 – 0 (Dunlap voted no on Item 8).
Approved
1. OCTOBER 7, 2025 MEETING MINUTES
Proposed Motion:
Approve October 7, 2025 City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes.
Received and filed
2. MONTHLY COMMITTEE ACTIVITY AND ATTENDANCE REPORT
Proposed Motion:
Receive and file.
Adopted
4. 3400 AND 3404 GREGORY AVENUE ZONE CHANGE ‑ SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE Proposed Motion:
Adopt Ordinance No. 3351.
ORDINANCE NO. 3351 ‑ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONE CLASSIFICATION CHANGE FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (G‑C) TO MANUFACTURE GENERAL (M‑G) ON PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 3400 AND 3404 GREGORY AVENUE Received and filed
5. SEPTEMBER 2025 CHECK REGISTER
Proposed Motion:
Receive and file.
Approved
7. FISCAL YEAR 2024 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT AWARD ACCEPTANCE Proposed Motion:
1. Accept and appropriate receipt and use of $305,227.27 Fiscal Year 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ‑ Federal Emergency Management Agency within the Grants Fund (Fund 32).
2. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer documents related to the grant agreement and program implementation as the City of Fullerton Authorized Organization Representative, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Approved
8. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FALCK MOBILE HEALTH CORP FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TERMINATION Proposed Motion:
Authorize City Manager to issue a 90‑day termination notice to Falck Mobile Health Corp to terminate the emergency transportation services agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Approved
9. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH HIGHER GROUND YOUTH & FAMILY RESOURCES FOR ORANGETHORPE CENTER Proposed Motion:
1. Approve Lease Agreement between the City of Fullerton and Higher Ground.
2. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and related documents, in a form approved by City Attorney.
Approved
10. $197,857 AGREEMENT WITH GLASS BOX TECHNOLOGY FOR WINDOWS 11 UPGRADE PROJECT Proposed Motion:
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute $197,857 Agreement with Glass Box Technology for Windows 11 Upgrade project implementation, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
REGULAR BUSINESS (Items 11 and 14)
Direction provided
11. RESPONSE TO RECENT FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT OPTIONS The following addressed City Council:
Patty Tutor, Fullerton, supported Fullerton helping those affected by immigration enforcement.
Laura Cook spoke about helping neighbors.
Meleca Consultado, Fullerton, supported an immigrant legal assistance fund.
Vanessa Estrella, Fullerton, supported funding local organizations to provide immigration assistance.
Jennifer Garcia asked the City to support immigrants.
Jason Phillips, Fullerton, asked the City to provide financial support for immigrants.
Darlet Ruiz, Fullerton, asked the City to create an immigration assistance fund.
Stacy (no last name provided) asked the City to create an immigration assistance fund Juliette Aviles asked the City to create an immigration assistance fund.
Jaxire Aviles, Fullerton, asked the City to create an immigration assistance fund.
Juliet Crosthwaite, Fullerton, asked the City to create an immigration assistance fund.
Alejandro Tallgo, Fullerton, asked the City to support immigrants.
Kate (no last name provided) asked the City to create an immigration assistance fund.
Bianca (no last name provided), Fullerton, asked the City to create an immigration assistance fund.
Blandy Morales, OCCO, asked the City to create an immigration assistance fund.
Kathy Plate, Fullerton, asked the City to create an immigration assistance fund.
Elliott Chung, Fullerton, asked the City to create an immigration assistance fund.
Deborah Langenbacher, Fullerton, asked the City to create an immigration assistance fund.
Vixon (no last name provided),Fullerton, asked the City to create an immigration assistance fund.
Bethany Anderson, Solidarity, asked the City to create an immigration assistance fund.
Danny (no last name provided) asked the City to create an immigration assistance fund.
Stephen Acevedo (no last name provided) spoke about accountability.
Yolanda Harrison asked for a list of organizations providing immigration assistance.
Todd Harrison asked the City to support immigrants.
Diane Kertzman, Fullerton, asked the City to create an immigration assistance fund.
Unidentified speaker asked the City to create an immigration assistance fund.
Harry Langenbacher asked the City to create an immigration assistance fund.
Unidentified speaker asked the City to protect immigrants.
Jody Vallejo, Fullerton, asked the City to create an immigration assistance fund.
Z (no last name provided) asked for consistency.
Kurt Johnston spoke about renaming ICE to NICE.
Curtis Gamble supported making all feel welcome.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
Jose Trinidad Castaneda asked the City to create an immigration assistance fund.
Kayla Asato asked the City to create an immigration assistance fund.
Emma G. asked City Council to assist immigrants.
Zahra moved, seconded by Charles, to direct staff to return with a resolution stating values, establish an immigrant legal aid fund totaling at least $100,000, establish a basic needs assistance fund totaling at least $100,000, accept donations to these funds and work with local nonprofits to distribute funds.
Motion carried 3 – 2 (Opposed: Dunlap, Jung).
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 12 and 13)
Adopted
12. HARBOR BOULEVARD BETWEEN BASTANCHURY ROAD AND BERKELEY AVENUE RECLASSIFICATION Mayor Jung opened the Public Hearing at 8:14 p.m.
The following addressed City Council:
Jozef Maldonado, Fullerton, supported this item.
Todd Harrison, Fullerton, supported this item.
Unidentified speaker supported this item.
Brian Yannity supported this item.
Unidentified speaker supported this item.
Kurt Johnston supported this item.
Curtis Gamble supported this item.
Z (no last name provided) spoke about sidewalks for children.
Mayor Jung closed the Public Hearing at 8:30 p.m.
Zahra moved, seconded by Charles, to adopt Resolution No. 2025-055.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-055 ‑ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN REVISION TO REVISE THE MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS AND EXHIBIT 6 ROADWAY CLASSIFICATIONS MAP THAT INCLUDES A CHANGE FROM MAJOR ARTERIAL HIGHWAY TO PRIMARY ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FOR HARBOR BOULEVARD BETWEEN BASTANCHURY ROAD AND BERKELEY AVENUE Motion carried 4 – 1 (Opposed: Dunlap).
Continued
13. NEW AND REVISED PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FEES
Dunlap moved, seconded by Jung, to continue this item to the November 18, 2025 City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Fullerton City Council Chambers.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
REGULAR BUSINESS (Items 11 and 14)
Approved
14. FISCAL YEAR 2024 SAFER GRANT AWARD ACCEPTANCE
Charles moved, seconded by Jung, to:
1. Accept and appropriate receipt and use of $2,836,716 in Fiscal Year 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ‑ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Grants Fund (Fund 32).
2. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute documents related to the grant agreement and program implementation as the City of Fullerton Authorized Organization Representative, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
3. Authorize revision to the Fire Department Personnel Summary to add twelve sworn positions (six Firefighters, three Fire Engineers and three Fire Captains) and authorize City Manager to initiate the recruitment and hiring process for the twelve Firefighter positions funded by the SAFER Grant.
Motion carried 4 – 1 (Opposed: Dunlap).
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
Adopted
3. FULLERTON MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 15 (NOISE REGULATIONS) AND TITLE 3 (ENTERTAINMENT) FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES IN THE C‑3 (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT COMMERCIAL) AND G‑C (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONES, INCLUDING OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT AMENDMENTS – SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE The following addressed City Council:
Unidentified speaker suggested changes to the ordinance.
Unidentified speaker supported the item.
Jung moved, seconded by Dunlap, to adopt Ordinance No. 3350.
ORDINANCE NO. 3350 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 (CHAPTER 15.90 NOISE REGULATIONS) AND TITLE 3 (CHAPTER 3.08 ENTERTAINMENT) TO UPDATE NOISE STANDARDS FOR PROPERTIES WITHIN C‑3 (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT COMMERCIAL) AND G‑C (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONES WITH SPECIFIC PROVISIONS FOR OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT Motion carried 3 – 2 (Opposed: Zahra, Charles).
Removed from agenda
6. DECEMBER 16, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLATION
Item removed from agenda.
9:07 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Jung adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m.
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Fred Jung
Mayor
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Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk