CITY OF FULLERTON
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
MARCH 17, 2026 – 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 Dunlap, Council / Agency Members Charles, Valencia, Zahra
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Eddie Manfro, City Attorney Richard Jones, City Clerk Lucinda Williams, Deputy City Manager Daisy Perez, Police Captain Jose Arana, Fire Chief Adam Loeser, Interim Director of Administrative Services Steven Avalos, Acting Director of Human Resources Laura Gianetti-Mercer, Director of Community and Economic Development Sunayana Thomas, Director of Public Works Stephen Bise INVOCATION given by Fullerton Police Department Pastor John Schaefer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mayor Pro Tem Dunlap.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS REPORT
None.
PRESENTATIONS (Item 1)
Presented
1. PRESENTATION: Supervisor Doug Chaffee Gun Buyback Program
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS Regular Session
The following addressed City Council:
Christine Marick reported on the Commission for Women and Girls.
Jensen Hallstrom spoke about memorial tree planting.
Debbie Langenbacher spoke about immigration assistance.
Curtis Gamble spoke about homeless issues.
Curt Johnston spoke about train station safety issues.
Z (no last name provided) spoke about sidewalks on Page Avenue Jozef Maldonado spoke about a parks master plan.
Brian Roe spoke about justice.
Elijah Manassero spoke about Closed Session discussions and budget issues.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
Dale Botts spoke about affordable housing.
Jose Trinidad Castaneda spoke about political propaganda.
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS Council Member Charles reported on upcoming and recent events, office hours, committee vacancies, public health and safety.
Council Member Valencia reported on upcoming events.
Council Member Zahra reported on a recent elementary school event.
Mayor Pro Tem Dunlap spoke about Fullerton baseball players and Fullerton Museum Center events.
APPOINTMENTS (Item 1)
Not considered
1. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE / BOARD APPOINTMENTS
City Council did not consider this item.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 13)
Dunlap moved, seconded by Valencia, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 5, 7, 8 and 10 through 13.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
Approved
1. MARCH 3, 2026 MEETING MINUTES
Proposed Motion:
Approve March 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. FEBRUARY 2026 CHECK REGISTER
Proposed Motion:
Receive and file.
Adopted
4. CITY TREASURER APPOINTMENT
Proposed Motion:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026015.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026015 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A CITY TREASURER FOR THE CITY OF FULLERTON AND FULLERTON SUCCESSOR AGENCY Adopted
5. AUTHORIZED OFFICERS MANAGING LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND ACCOUNTS UPDATE Proposed Motion:
Adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026016 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING AUTHORIZED OFFICERS MANAGING INVESTMENT OF CITY OF FULLERTON MONIES IN THE STATE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND RESOLUTION NO. SA 202602 A RESOLUTION OF THE FULLERTON SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, UPDATING AUTHORIZED OFFICERS MANAGING INVESTMENT OF FULLERTON SUCCESSOR AGENCY MONIES IN THE STATE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND Approved
7. MICROSOFT LICENSE AND SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS
Proposed Motion:
1. Approve renewing Microsoft licenses and subscription services and entering into new Enterprise and Licensing Agreements through authorized resellers utilizing approved cooperative purchasing agreements from the County of Riverside and California Multiple Award Schedule with the State.
2. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute Agreements and administer related documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Approved
8. AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM STORMWATER PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION Proposed Motion:
Approve the amended and restated agreement with the County of Orange for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement.
Approved
10. UPTOWN FULLERTON CHANNEL EMERGENCY REPAIR
Proposed Motion:
1. Ratify the selection of KEC Engineering to provide materials and services for Uptown Fullerton Channel emergency repairs, waiving formal bidding procedures.
2. Approve $150,000 Drainage Capital Outlay Funds (Fund 74) budget transfer and appropriation from Project 52591 Annual Storm Drain Repair to Project 52023 Uptown Fullerton Channel Repair within the Drainage Capital Outlay Fund (Fund 74).
3. Authorize Public Works Director, or designee, to approve change orders for construction and professional engineering construction support services within the approved project budget.
Approved
11. $162,338.30 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE WITH JOHN L. HUNTER AND ASSOCIATES FOR STORMWATER CONSULTING SERVICES Proposed Motion:
1. Approve $162,338.30 Professional Services Agreement Amendment Number One with John L. Hunter and Associates to continue their professional stormwater consulting services.
2. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Approved
12. $364,129.70 AGREEMENT WITH VERTOSOFT FOR ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE AND PUBLIC FACING APP Proposed Motion:
1. Approve $364,129.70 End User License Agreement with Vertosoft for the OpenGov Enterprise Asset Management software and Public Facing Service Application through a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract.
2. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement and necessary documents to administer new software, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Approved
13. $375,700 CONTRACT WITH CABIFORNIA INC. FOR FULLERTON MAIN LIBRARY OSBORNE AUDITORIUM RENOVATION Proposed Motion:
1. Approve Project 55062, Main Library Building Forward Grant, Fullerton Main Library Osborne Auditorium Renovation Project plans and specifications.
2. Award $375,700 construction contract for Main Library Building Forward Grant, Fullerton Main Library Osborne Auditorium Renovation Project to Cabifornia Inc. 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 14)
Approved
14. SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 202526 AND MIDYEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS The following addressed City Council:
Karen Lloreda asked the public to study the budget.
Unidentified speaker asked about $3 million Successor Agency funds.
Unidentified speaker supported mobility funding.
Curtis Gamble spoke about homeless services.
Z (no last name provided) expressed thanks for the community budget meetings.
Unidentified speaker asked about changes from prior budgets and budget impacts.
Jung moved, seconded by Valencia, to:
1. Receive and file Second Quarter Financial Report for FY 202526.
2. Approve FY 202526 MidYear Budget Amendments and authorize City Manager, or designee, to make budget amendments to the FY 202526 Adopted Budget.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
Approved
6. HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025 The following addressed City Council:
Unidentified speaker suggested reviewing the zoning code to encourage development.
Dunlap moved, seconded by Valencia, to authorize City Manager, or designee, to submit the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2025 Calendar Year to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
Approved
9. AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR OC ANIMAL CARE SERVICES The following addressed City Council:
Unidentified speaker asked questions about animal shelter operations.
Unidentified speaker spoke about non-profit animal shelter options.
Zahra moved, seconded by Dunlap, to:
1. Approve Master Agreement for Provision of OC Animal Care Services between the City of Fullerton and the County of Orange for period June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031.
2. Authorize City Manager to execute the agreement.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
7:59 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Jung adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
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Fred Jung
Mayor
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Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk
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