CITY OF FULLERTON
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
FEBRUARY 17, 2026 – 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 Dunlap, Council / Agency Members Charles, Valencia, Zahra
Absent: None
Staff Present: Interim City Manager Eddie Manfro, City Attorney Richard Jones, City Clerk Lucinda Williams, Deputy City Manager Daisy Perez PUBLIC COMMENTS ‑ Closed Session
None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Jung recessed to Closed Session at 5:00 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: City of Fullerton v. Commonwealth & Harbor LLC Case Number: OCSC Case No. 30‑2024‑01405276‑CL‑UD‑CJC
and
Name of Case: Commonwealth & Harbor, LLC; 100 N. Harbor LLC v. City of Fullerton Case Number: OCSC Case 30‑2024‑01401832‑CU‑EI‑CJC
5:34 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Jung adjourned the meeting at 5:34 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
FEBRUARY 17, 2026 – 5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California
5:37 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Jung called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor / Chair Jung, Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Dunlap, Council / Agency Members Charles, 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 Captain Pedra Gharah, Fire Chief Adam Loeser, Interim Director Administrative Services Steven Avalos, Acting Director Human Resources Laura Gianetti-Mercer, Community Economic Director Sunayana Thomas, Public Works Director Stephen Bise INVOCATION given by Council Member Valencia.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Fire Chief Loeser.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS REPORT
Council Member Zahra reported he met with Fullerton Police Officers Association representatives.
PRESENTATIONS (Item 1)
Presented
1. PRESENTATION: Behavioral Health Clinician Program
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT
Council Member Zahra pulled Item 7 from the Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ‑ Regular Session
The following addressed City Council:
Yolanda Harrison, Fullerton, spoke about Fullerton residents.
Jensen Hallstrom spoke about the World War II memorial at Hillcrest Park.
Unidentified speaker spoke about mercy, City Council Rules of Procedure, cold weather shelters, unhoused services and immigration assistance.
Harry Langenbacher, Fullerton, spoke about immigration assistance.
Aaron Pearl, Fullerton, spoke about Associated Road.
Jose Trinidad Castaneda spoke about ballot measures.
Curtis Gamble spoke about homeless issues.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
Andrew (no last name provided), Fullerton, spoke about immigration assistance and tax measures.
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS Council Member Zahra wished all a happy Ramadan and Lunar New Year and spoke about homeless issues.
Council Member Valencia wished all a happy Lunar New Year and thanked staff for their efforts.
Council Member Charles wished all a happy Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Sukkot, noted the passing of Jesse Jackson and reported on recent and upcoming events.
Mayor Pro Tem Dunlap reported on the Golden Hill Little League Opening Day.
Mayor Jung submitted a written report.
APPOINTMENTS (Item 1)
Appointed
1. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE / BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Council Member Zahra appointed Celestine Blalock to the Senior Advisory Committee for term expiring December 31, 2026.
Zahra moved, seconded by Jung, to ratify appointment.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 11)
Dunlap moved, seconded by Zahra, to approve Consent Calendar items 1 through 6 and 8 through 11.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
Approved
1. FEBRUARY 3, 2026 MEETING MINUTES
Proposed Motion:
Approve February 3, 2026 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. JANUARY 2026 CHECK REGISTER
Proposed Motion:
Receive and file.
Adopted
4. FULLERTON MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATE TO CHANGE 2461 TO 2495 EAST ORANGETHORPE ZONING CLASSIFICATION ‑ SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE Proposed Motion:
Adopt Ordinance No. 3353.
ORDINANCE NO. 3353 ‑ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE ZONE CLASSIFICATION FOR THE SOUTHERLY PORTION OF THE PARCEL FROM COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING, EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY (C‑M‑ES) TO MANUFACTURING PARK, 100,000 SQUARE FOOT MINIMUM LOT SIZE, EMERGENCY SHELTER OVERLAY (M‑P‑100ES) TO MATCH THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF THE PARCEL LOCATED AT 2461‑2495 EAST ORANGETHORPE AVENUE Adopted
5. FULLERTON MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS REGULATING E‑BIKES AND OTHER ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION DEVICES IN THE CITY ‑ SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE Proposed Motion:
Adopt Ordinance No. 3354.
ORDINANCE NO. 3354 ‑ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, ADDING FULLERTON MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 8 (TRAFFIC) CHAPTER 8.90 (ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND OTHER ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION CONVEYANCES) TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR OPERATION OF ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND OTHER ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION CONVEYANCES IN THE CITY Received and filed
6. ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 Proposed Motion:
Receive and file.
Approved
8. LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC FOR CELLULAR TOWER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AT 3151 NORTH EUCLID STREET Proposed Motion:
1. Approve lease agreement with New Cingular Wireless LLC for cellular monopine tower site operation and maintenance located at 3151 North Euclid Street.
2. Authorize City Manager to execute and administer lease agreement on behalf of the City of Fullerton, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Approved
9. $114,292.95 PURCHASE ORDER FOR RECYCLING AND WASTE CONTAINERS FOR SENATE BILL 1383 COMPLIANCE Proposed Motion:
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to issue $114,292.95 change order to CleanRiver and execute documents necessary to procure indoor recycling and waste containers.
Approved
10. $1,615,495 CONTRACT WITH DOMINGUEZ GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC FOR YUCCA AREA WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT Proposed Motion:
1. Approve Yucca Area Water Main Replacement Project 53057 plans and specifications.
2. Approve $1,869,000 Water Fund (Fund 44) budget transfer and appropriation from Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project 53250 Water Main System Replacement to CIP Project 53057 Yucca Area Water Main Replacement within the Water Fund (Fund 44).
3. Award $1,615,495 construction contract for Yucca Area Water Main Replacement Project to Dominguez General Engineering, Inc. and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer the contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
4. Authorize Public Works Director, or designee, to approve any future change orders for construction and professional engineering support services within the approved project budget.
Approved
11. $239,992.38 CONTRACT WITH GOLDEN COAST CONSTRUCTION FOR CURB AND GUTTER / SIDEWALK PROJECT FISCAL YEAR 2024‑26 Proposed Motion:
1. Approve Curb and Gutter / Sidewalk Project Fiscal Year (FY) 2024‑26 plans and specifications.
2. Award $239,992.38 construction contract for Curb and Gutter / Sidewalk Project FY 2024‑26 to Golden Coast Construction and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer the contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
3. Authorize Public Works Director, or designee, to approve change orders for construction and professional engineering construction support services within the approved project budget.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS (Item 12)
Approved
12. SENIOR MOBILITY PROGRAM UPDATE
The following addressed City Council:
Jose Trinidad Castaneda suggested additional funding sources for this program.
Unidentified speaker supported continuing the program at the current level.
Unidentified speaker requested zero copays for medical appointments in Fullerton, supported recreational trips and spoke about micromobility.
Unidentified speaker spoke about the dangers of older drivers, medical needs, recreation and the importance of this program.
Jeanette Resse spoke about senior isolation.
Curtis Gamble made recommendations for the program.
Dunlap moved, seconded by Jung, to:
1. Approve an interim modification to the Senior Mobility Program, effective March 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026 limiting participants to one round trip per day, with other program guidelines remaining unchanged.
2. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to submit an updated Senior Mobility Program Agency Service Plan to OCTA consistent with the approved changes.
3. Pursue Community Development Block Grant funding to support the Senior Mobility Program.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
Jung moved, seconded by Dunlap, to approve proposed Senior Mobility Program modifications effective July 1, 2026 including revised eligible trip purposes, geographic limitations and fare structure.
Motion carried 3 – 2 (No: Charles, Zahra).
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
Received and filed
7. FISCAL YEAR 2026‑27 BUDGET PROCESS OVERVIEW
The following addressed City Council:
Unidentified speaker spoke about unfunded pension liability.
Unidentified speaker asked for community meetings at times that accommodate working families.
Cutis Gamble spoke about homeless funding.
Unidentified speaker spoke about sales tax revenue.
Received and filed by order of the Mayor.
7:14 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Jung adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
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Fred Jung
Mayor
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Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk