CITY OF FULLERTON
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
DECEMBER 16, 2025 – 5:00 P.M.
Council Chamber
303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California
5:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Jung called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor / Chair Jung, 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 Jung recessed to Closed Session at 5:01 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Per Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ‑ EXISTING LITIGATION Per Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: In the Matter of the Appeal of Post Retirement Employment of Eddie R. Manfro, Cindy J. Collins, Gregory J. Pfost and Jeffrey W. Collier, Respondents and City of Fullerton, Respondent Case Number: OAH Case Number 2025030007
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Per Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Initiation of Litigation: One Case
5:29 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Jung adjourned the meeting at 5:29 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 / HOUSING AUTHORITY / FINANCE AUTHORITY
REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
DECEMBER 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, Valencia,
Absent: Council Member Zahra
Staff Present: Interim City Manager Eddie Manfro, City Attorney Richard Jones, City Clerk Lucinda Williams, Deputy City Manager Daisy Perez, Police Captain Jose Arana, Deputy Fire Chief Jon Fugitt INVOCATION given by Islamic Center of Yorba Linda Director Imam Dr. Ahmed Soboh.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by City Attorney Jones.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Jones reported concerns that a Fullerton Observer article contained information that may have leaked from a Closed Session discussion of In the Matter of the Appeal of Post Retirement Employment of Eddie R. Manfro, Cindy J. Collins, Gregory J. Pfost and Jeffrey W. Collier, Respondents and City of Fullerton, Respondent.
Jung moved, seconded by Charles, to refer the matter to the Orange County District Attorney to investigate if a Brown Act violation occurred. Motion carried unanimously.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS REPORT
Mayor Pro Tem Charles reported she met with James Cho during office hours.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Charles pulled Consent Calendar Item 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ‑ Regular Session
The following addressed City Council:
Dominic Moonheart, Fullerton, announced this is the last City Council meeting he will attend.
Yolanda Harrison spoke about Todd Harrison.
Judith Kaluzny proposed an alternate Pledge of Allegiance.
Andrew Gregson recognized Mayor Jung.
Jensen Hallstrom spoke about Bastanchury Creek.
Brian Rowe, Fullerton, spoke about immigration assistance.
Karen Loreda spoke about committee appointments and attendance.
Z (no last name provided) spoke about sidewalks.
Unidentified speaker spoke about UP Trail, immigration assistance and committee meetings.
Harry Langenbacher spoke about ICE raids.
Unidentified speaker spoke about UP Trail.
Unidentified speaker spoke about road conditions.
Curtis Gamble spoke about homeless issues.
Steven Sherry, Fullerton, spoke about committee meetings.
Unidentified speaker spoke about committee meetings.
Robin Wolsey spoke about homeless meal services.
Egleth Nuncci spoke about Union Pacific Trail.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
DJ (no last name provided) spoke about CalPERS.
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS Mayor Pro Tem Charles spoke about cold weather shelters, CDBG funding, OCTA services, immigration assistance and recent and upcoming events.
Council Member Dunlap reported attending the Orange County Hall of Fame induction of Eddie Sheldrake.
Council Member Valencia spoke about the UP Trail opening and upcoming playground opening.
APPOINTMENTS (Item 1)
Appointed
1. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE / BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Council Member Valencia appointed Lisa Wozab to the Ad Hoc Fiscal Sustainability Committee.
Valencia moved, seconded by Jung, to ratify appointments.
Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1 (Absent: Zahra).
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 5)
Approved
1. DECEMBER 2, 2025 MEETING MINUTES
Proposed Motion:
Approve December 2, 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
4. NOVEMBER 2025 CHECK REGISTER
Proposed Motion:
Receive and file.
Adopted
5. MEASURE M2 FUNDS EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024‑25 Proposed Motion:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025‑066.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025‑066 ‑ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF FULLERTON MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS (Items 6 through 7)
Appointed
6. MAYOR / CHAIR AND MAYOR PRO TEM / VICE CHAIR APPOINTMENT The following addressed City Council:
Helen Higgins spoke about the Mayor rotation process.
Dominic Moonheart spoke about the Mayor rotation process.
Yolanda Harrison spoke about the Mayor rotation process.
Abhijit (no last name provided) spoke about the Mayor rotation process.
Kevin Curiston, Fullerton, spoke about the Mayor rotation process.
Ron Kobayashi spoke about the Mayor rotation process.
Karen Lloreda, Fullerton, spoke about the Mayor rotation process.
Jozef Maldonado spoke about mayoral qualities.
Unidentified speaker spoke about blessings.
Unidentified speaker spoke about the Mayor rotation process.
Unidentified speaker, Fullerton, supported Zahra for Mayor.
Jason Phillips spoke about the Mayor rotation policy.
Debbie Langenbacher supported a new Mayor.
Blandy Morales, Fullerton, spoke about changing leadership.
Oliver Montecristo spoke about council member qualifications to serve as Mayor.
Tim Johnson spoke about council member qualifications to serve as Mayor.
Bethany Anderson, Fullerton, supported District 5 representation.
Unidentified speaker spoke about road conditions.
Roxie Pernia, Fullerton, supported the Mayor rotation policy.
Unidentified speaker supported District 5 for Mayor.
Unidentified speaker supported District 5 for Mayor.
Curtis Gamble supported Zahra and Charles for Mayor.
Andrew (no last name provided), Fullerton, supported Zahra for Mayor.
Z (no last name provided) spoke about City finances and the Mayor selection process.
Jinan Montecristo supported a new Mayor.
Carime (no last name provided) spoke about rotating the Mayor position.
Carla Arroyo supported Council Member Zahra for Mayor.
Egleth Nuncci supported a fair rotation for Mayor.
Curt Johnston suggested selecting the Mayor from the City Council at large.
Jensen Hallstrom spoke about Mayor Jung.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
Elliot Chung spoke about the importance of District 5.
Council Member Valencia nominated Jung for Mayor.
Mayor Pro Tem Charles nominated Charles for Mayor.
Jung moved, seconded by Valencia, to close nominations.
Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1 (Absent: Zahra).
Council Members named their preferred nominees as follows:
In favor of Jung: Dunlap, Valencia, Jung.
In favor of Charles: Charles.
Jung received the majority vote for Mayor.
Mayor Jung nominated Dunlap for Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Member Dunlap nominated Charles for Mayor Pro Tem.
Mayor Pro Tem Charles nominated Zahra for Mayor Pro Tem.
Jung moved, seconded by Charles, to close nominations.
Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1 (Absent: Zahra).
In favor of Dunlap: Dunlap, Valencia, Jung.
In favor of Charles: None.
In favor of Zahra: Charles.
Dunlap received the majority vote for Mayor Pro Tem.
Pulled
7. MAYOR / CHAIR AND MAYOR PRO TEM / VICE CHAIR SELECTION PROCEDURES Item pulled.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved
3. 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR
Jung moved, seconded by Dunlap, to approve the 2026 City Council Meeting Calendar.
Motion carried 3 – 1– 1 (Opposed: Charles, Absent: Zahra). 8:04 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Jung adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
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Fred Jung
Mayor
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Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk