CITY OF FULLERTON
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
JULY 14, 2026 – 5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California
5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor / Chair Jung called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor / Chair Jung, Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Dunlap, Council / Agency Members Charles, Valencia, Zahra (arrived 5:32 p.m.)
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Eddie Manfro, City Attorney Richard Jones, City Clerk Lucinda Williams, Deputy City Manager Daisy Perez, Police Chief Jonathan Radus, Senior Budget Analyst Cinndy Barrios, Senior Administrative Analyst Edgar Rosales, Administrative Analyst I Noah Hyun PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Fire Chief Loeser.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS REPORT
Mayor Jung reported he spoke with fire and police personnel.
Council Member Valencia reported she spoke with fire personnel.
Council Member Charles reported she spoke with fire and police personnel.
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS None.
REGULAR BUSINESS
1. FISCAL YEAR 2026‑27 BUDGET STUDY SESSION ON PROPOSED OPERATING BUDGET The following addressed City Council:
Chris Norby, Fullerton, spoke about contract police services.
Jose Trinidad Castaneda supported blended Options A and B made several suggestions for balancing the budget.
Unidentified speaker opposed outsourcing services and made several suggestions for balancing the budget.
Unidentified speaker spoke about budget accountability and transparency.
Jennifer Garcia thanked City Council for their work.
Jody Vallejo, Fullerton, spoke about responsibility for the budget deficit.
Jim Ertle suggested cutting the First Night event and spoke about public budget meetings attendance and outsourcing.
Karen Lloreda, Fullerton, asked for clarification on items in the presentation and made suggestions for a balanced budget.
Sueling Chen spoke about public safety, quality of life and fiscal responsibility.
Elijah Mannasero said the City needs to generate more revenue with economic development.
Unidentified speaker made suggestions to balance the budget.
Curtis Gamble spoke about teamwork.
Unidentified speaker opposed staffing cuts and supported a Chief Financial Officer position.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
Dominic Moonheart opposed contract public safety.
Sharon Kennedy supported in-house services.
City Council provided direction to staff to incorporate in the 2026-27 Annual Budget presentation to City Council on July 21, 2026. 8:31 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Jung adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.m.
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Fred Jung
Mayor
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Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk