CITY OF FULLERTON
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
JUNE 2, 2026 – 5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California
5:33 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Jung called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor / Chair Jung, Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Dunlap, Council / Agency Members Charles, Valencia, Zahra (arrived 5:35 p.m.)
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Eddie Manfro, City Attorney Richard Jones, City Clerk Lucinda Williams, Police Chief Jonathan Radus, Fire Chief Adam Loeser, Interim Director Administrative Services Steven Avalos, Acting Director Human Resources Laura Gianetti-Mercer, Community Economic Director Sunayana Thomas, Assistant Public Works Director David Grantham INVOCATION given by Mayor Jung.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mayor Pro Tem Dunlap.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS REPORT
Council Member Charles reported she met with City Ventures.
PRESENTATIONS (Item 1)
Presented
1. PRESENTATION: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT
Council Member Zahra pulled Consent Calendar Items 4 and 7.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ‑ Regular Session
The following addressed City Council:
Allan Stubblefield spoke about Memorial Day ceremonies.
Gabe Hulbert spoke about the PACE program.
Jim Ertle spoke about the City budget and supported a sales tax measure.
Chris Jones supported Consent Calendar Item 6.
Yolanda Harrison played recorded music.
Jensen Hallstrom spoke about a sequoia memorial.
Jose Trinidad Castaneda spoke about North Orange County Chamber of Commerce awards.
Jose Perez, Fullerton, spoke about parking in the Woodcrest neighborhood.
Mareya Figueroa spoke about parking in the Woodcrest neighborhood.
Ramero Garcia spoke about parking issues.
Alma Chavez spoke about parking in the Woodcrest neighborhood.
Sandra Mejia spoke about parking in the Woodcrest neighborhood.
Joshua Ferguson spoke about ethics and budget issues.
Unidentified speaker spoke about trust.
Unidentified speaker spoke about the budget.
Unidentified speaker spoke about immigration issues and community meetings.
Unidentified speaker spoke about road conditions on Orangethorpe and thanked the City.
Elijah Mannasero spoke about the Levine Act and prior City Council actions.
Curtis Gamble spoke about homeless issues.
Anjali Tapadia spoke about Metrolink funding cuts.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
Ilse Miranda, Fullerton, spoke about daytime parking near Woodcrest Park.
Arnel Dino, Fullerton, spoke about meeting broadcasts.
David Martinez, Streets for All, spoke about transportation funding cuts.
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS Council Member Zahra spoke about Pride Month activities.
Council Member Valencia spoke about fee waivers for City events.
Council Member Charles spoke about upcoming and recent community events, reported on the Orange County Vector Control Mosquito District, office hours and her newsletter.
Mayor Pro Tem Dunlap recognized the Fullerton High School baseball team CIF second round finish, Sunny Hills High School baseball team CIF tournament appearance, the District All Stars Season start and East Fullerton and Golden Hill Little Leagues 70th anniversary.
APPOINTMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 1 through 8)
Dunlap moved, seconded by Zahra, to approve Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
Approved
1. MAY 5, 2026 MEETING MINUTES
Proposed Motion:
Approve May 5, 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. APRIL 2026 CHECK REGISTER
Proposed Motion:
Receive and file.
Approved
5. FULLERTON MUSEUM PRIDE FESTIVAL FEE WAIVER REQUEST
Proposed Motion:
1. Approve fee waiver and associated City support services for the 2026 Fullerton Museum Pride Festival, including City operational and public safety support costs not to exceed $3,187.50.
2. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute necessary documents or operational approvals to facilitate the event.
Approved
6. DAY OF MUSIC COMMITTEE FEE WAIVER REQUEST
Proposed Motion:
1. Approve requested fee waivers and associated City support services for the 2026 Day of Music event, including facility use fees, City service fees, refundable deposits and required public safety staffing, in an amount not to exceed $10,741.25.
2. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute necessary documents and/or operational approvals to facilitate the event.
Approved
8. $2,629,464.70 CONTRACT WITH R. J. NOBLE COMPANY FOR SUNNY HILLS ‑ TWILIGHT ‑ EAST LAS PALMAS AREA STREET REHABILITATION Proposed Motion:
1. Approve plans and specifications for Project 44270 Sunny Hills ‑ Twilight ‑ East Las Palmas Area Street Rehabilitation Project.
2. Approve the following budget transfers and appropriations in Project 44270 Sunny Hills ‑ Twilight ‑ East Las Palmas Area Street Rehabilitation Project:
· $2,329,000 RMRA / SB1 Fund (Fund 29) budget transfer and appropriation from Project 44400 Street Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Repair to Project 44270 Sunny Hills ‑ Twilight ‑ East Las Palmas Area Street Rehabilitation Project within the Capital Projects Fund (Fund 74). · $555,000 Sewer Enterprise Fund (Fund 47) budget transfer and appropriation from Project 51419 Annual Sewer Replacement Program to Project 44270 Sunny Hills ‑ Twilight ‑ East Las Palmas Area Street Rehabilitation Project within the Sewer Enterprise Fund (Fund 47). · $8,000 Drainage Capital Funds (Fund 36) budget transfer and appropriation from Project 52591 Annual Storm Drain Repair to Project 44270 Sunny Hills ‑ Twilight ‑ East Las Palmas Area Street Rehabilitation Project within the Capital Projects Fund (Fund 74). · $63,000 Other Cities revenue and expenditure budget appropriations to Project 44270 Sunny Hills ‑ Twilight ‑ East Las Palmas Area Street Rehabilitation Project for reimbursement by City of La Habra for expenses within its boundaries in the Capital Projects Fund (Fund 74).
3. Award $2,629,464.70 construction contract for the Sunny Hills ‑ Twilight ‑ East Las Palmas Area Street Rehabilitation Project to R. J. Noble Company 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 change orders for construction and professional engineering construction support services within the approved project budget.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS (Items 9 through 10)
Adopted
9. SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL SAFETY ACTION PLAN
The following addressed City Council:
Jensen Hallstrom spoke about the Gilbert and Malvern intersection.
Jose Trinidad Castaneda supported this item.
Unidentified speaker spoke about the Active Transportation Committee recommendations and suggested this project go further.
Elijah Manassero supported this plan and said the plan does not address community safety needs.
Unidentified speaker spoke about intersection lighting.
Unidentified speaker suggested implementing the Bicycle Master Plan.
Dunlap moved, seconded by Valencia, to Adopt Resolution No. 2026‑023.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026‑023 ‑ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) SAFETY ACTION PLAN Motion carried 5 – 0.
10. ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENT BROWN ACT UPDATES (SB 707) INCLUDING TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTION AND OUTREACH POLICIES The following addressed City Council:
Ruth Zemke, League of Women Voters, supported the staff recommendation.
Jose Trinidad Castaneda supported this item and supported remote committee meetings.
Unidentified speaker supported this item.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
Julie Rayburn spoke about remote access and assistance during the meeting.
Zahra moved, seconded by Dunlap, to adopt the following resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026‑024 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE AND DECORUM FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2026‑ 007 RESOLUTION NO. 2026‑025 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING RULES OF PROCEDURE AND DECORUM FOR BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2025‑002 RESOLUTION NO. 2026‑026 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING REASONABLE EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953.4 Motion carried 5 – 0.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
4. NOTICE OF INTENT TO WITHDRAW FROM THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY The following addressed City Council:
Jose Trinidad Castaneda suggested joining the California Joint Powers Authority.
Valencia moved, seconded by Charles, to adopt Resolution No. 2026‑022.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026‑022 ‑ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A NOTICE OF INTENT TO WITHDRAW FROM THE INDEPENDENT RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1 (Absent: Jung).
7. $140,159 PURCHASE ORDER WITH FONROCHE LIGHTING AMERICA AND $23,100 PURCHASE ORDER WITH SISCO FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT COMMUNITY SOLAR POWERED LIGHT CONVERSION PROJECT The following addressed City Council:
Jose Trinidad suggested prioritizing the Woodcrest and Richman communities for lighting improvements.
Zahra moved, seconded by Charles, to:
1. Authorize Administrative Services Director, or designee, to issue $140,159 purchase order to Fonroche Lighting America to procure solar‑powered lighting fixtures for Project No. 47003 Energy Efficient Solar Powered Light Conversion Project.
2. Authorize Administrative Services Director, or designee, to issue $23,100 purchase order to SASCO to install Fonroche solar lighting fixtures for Project No. 47003 Energy Efficient Solar Powered Light Conversion Project.
3. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer procurement and installation agreements, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
4. Authorize Public Works Director, or designee, to approve change orders for solar‑powered lighting fixtures procurement and installation within the approved project budget.
Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1 (Absent: Jung).
7:48 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Dunlap adjourned the meeting at 7:48 p.m. _________________________
Fred Jung
Mayor
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Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk