|CITY OF FULLERTON
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 – 5:15 P.M.
Council Chamber
303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California|
5:15 p.m.|CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Dunlap called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
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|ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor / Chair Jung (arrived 5:19 p.m.), Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Dunlap, Council / Agency Members Charles, Valencia, Zahra
Absent: None
Staff Present: City Manager Eddie Manfro, City Attorney Dick Jones, City Clerk Lucinda Williams
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|PUBLIC COMMENTS ‑ Closed Session
None.
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|RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Dunlap recessed to Closed Session at 5:15 p.m.
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|CLOSED SESSION|
|1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ‑ EXISTING LITIGATION Per Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Natalie Coyne v. City of Fullerton
Case Number: OCSC 30‑2025‑01465 109‑CU‑PO‑CJC
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5:24 p.m.|ADJOURNMENT
Mayor / Chair Jung adjourned the meeting at 5:24 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
SEPTEMBER 15, 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.
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|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 Dick Jones, City Clerk Lucinda Williams, Deputy City Manager Daisy Neal, 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, Public Works Director Stephen Bise
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|INVOCATION given by Police Chaplain Charles Frost.
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|PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Mayor Jung.
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|EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS REPORT
Mayor Jung reported he met with Fire and Police representatives.
Council Member Charles reported she met with Fire and Police representatives.
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|PRESENTATIONS (Items 1 through 3)|
Presented|1. CERTIFICATE: Townley Family ‑ 25 Years of 9/11 Remembrance and Community Service |
Not presented|2. CERTIFICATE: Fullerton Hills Softball 14u National Championship |
Presented|3. PRESENTATION: Flock Cameras Update
Zahra requested, seconded by Charles, to agendize a discussion of the Flock Cameras policy for the next City Council meeting.
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|ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT
None.
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|APPOINTMENTS (Item 1)|
Appointments made|1. COMMISSION / COMMITTEE / BOARD APPOINTMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Dunlap appointed Zeke Winters to the Youth Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2027.
Council Member Zahra appointed Giuliana Nuncci to the Youth Advisory Committee for a term ending August 31, 2027.
Dunlap moved, seconded by Valencia, to ratify appointments.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
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|PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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|REGULAR BUSINESS (Item 1)|
Direction provided
|1. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES RFP SELECTION
The following addressed City Council:
· Jeff Otter, Fullerton, supported the Valley Vista proposal and a two-tier program with CR&R. · Erika Sentillan, Valley Vista Services, supported the Valley Vista proposal. · Chisell Vasquez, Valley Vista Services, supported the Valley Vista proposal. · David Perez, Valley Vista Services, supported the Valley Vista proposal. · Unidentified speaker supported the Republic Services proposal. · Patricia Hanzo, Fullerton, supported the Republic Services proposal. · Ke n Calvo, Fullerton, supported the Valley Vista proposal. · Yolanda Harrison, Fullerton, spoke about mobile home rates. · Julie Baretta, CR&R, supported the CR&R proposal.
· Curtis Gamble supported the Republic Services proposal. · Elijah Mansero supported the Republic Services and CR&R proposals. · ZJ (no last name provided) supported a new service provider.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
· Steven sherry opposed the Valley Vista proposal.
Jung moved, seconded by Valencia, to continue negotiations with Valley Vista and Republic Services.
Zahra made a substitute motion, seconded by Charles, to continue negotiations with CR&R and Republic Services.
Substitute motion passed 3 – 2 (Opposed: Valencia, Jung).
Original motion failed.
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|PUBLIC COMMENTS ‑ Regular Session
The following addressed City Council:
· Yolanda Harrison spoke about Rancho La Paz.
· Patricia Hanzo, Fullerton, spoke about Automatic License Plate readers. · Rae Francis, Fullerton, spoke about street sweeping. · Debbie Lagenbacher spoke about Automatic License Plate readers. · Harry Lagenbacher spoke about Automatic License Plate readers. · Unidentified speaker spoke about Automatic License Plate readers. · Bianca (no last name provided) spoke about Automatic License Plate readers. · Unidentified speaker spoke about Automatic License Plate readers. · Jensen Hallstrom spoke about replanting the Hillcrest Park sequoia grove. · Unidentified speaker spoke about Automatic License Plate readers. · Elijah Manasero spoke about Automatic License Plate readers. · Unidentified speaker spoke about Automatic License Plate readers. · Tony Capiteli, Fullerton, spoke about Automatic License Plate readers. · Z (no last name provided) spoke about Automatic License Plate readers. · Curtis Gamble spoke about homeless issues.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
· AV spoke about Automatic License Plate readers.
· Garret Matthews spoke about Automatic License Plate readers. · Livi D spoke about Automatic License Plate readers.
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|CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 2 through 12)
Zahra moved, seconded by Charles, to approve all Consent Calendar Items.
Motion carried 5 – 0 (Zahra voted no on Item 4).|
Approved|2. AUGUST 18, 2026 MEETING MINUTES
Proposed Motion:
Approve August 18, 2026 City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes. |
Receive and filed|3. MONTHLY COMMITTEE ACTIVITY AND ATTENDANCE REPORT Proposed Motion:
Receive and file.
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Receive and filed|4. AUGUST 2026 CHECK REGISTER
Proposed Motion:
Receive and file.
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Receive and filed|5. TREASURER’S REPORT FOR QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2026 Proposed Motion:
Receive and file.|
Approved|6. THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025‑26 Proposed Motion:
1. Receive and file.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make future budget adjustments as necessary to ensure budgetary and accounting compliance in preparation for the FY 2025-26 audited financial statements. |
Approved|7. 2027 GROUP INSURANCE PLAN REPORT
Proposed Motion:
1. Receive and file 2027 Group Insurance Plan Renewal.
2. Approve and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any required documents and take actions necessary to implement and administer the 2027 group insurance and benefits programs. |
Adopted|8. SOLID WASTE RECYCLING SPECIALIST, HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER I / II, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST SERIES AND POLICE PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE SUPERVISOR CLASSIFICATION PLAN UPDATES Proposed Motion:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026‑046.
RESOLUTION NO. 046 ‑ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING, UPDATING AND DELETING CERTAIN CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS IN THE PERSONNEL CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023‑052 (FULLERTON MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES FEDERATION) APPENDIX A1, RESOLUTION NO. 2023‑053 (FULLERTON MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION) APPENDIX A1 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2023‑064 RELATING TO COMPENSATION FOR CONFIDENTIAL / NONREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES APPENDIX A |
Adopted|9. $96,565 FISCAL YEAR 2026‑27 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL GRANT AWARD Proposed Motion:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026‑047.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026‑047 ‑ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO ACCEPT ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL GRANT FUNDS
2. Authorize Chief of Police to execute the FY 2026‑27 ABC grant agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
3. Appropriate receipt and use of $96,565 grant funds in the Police Department budget within the Grants Fund (Fund 32). |
Approved|10. $175,000 COUNTY OF ORANGE DISCRETIONARY DISTRICT GRANT FUNDING Proposed Motion:
1. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer Agreement No. MA‑017‑26011601 and documents necessary to accept $175,000 District Discretionary Grant Funding from the County of Orange.
2. Accept and appropriate receipt and use of $175,000 grant funds for the Independence Park Revitalization Project 54692 within the Capital Projects Fund (Fund 74). |
Approved|11. ON‑CALL CEQA SERVICES CONSULTANT LIST
Proposed Motion:
1. Authorize City Manager or designee to approve the On‑Call CEQA Services Consultant List.
2. Authorize Director of Administrative Services, or designee, to issue purchase orders in amount not to exceed $200,000 for individual projects on an as‑needed basis |
Approved|12. $285,285 CONTRACT WITH DIAMOND CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN FOR STORM DRAIN REPAIR ‑ SUNNY CREST ALLEY Proposed Motion:
1. Approve Project 52025, Storm Drain Repair ‑ Sunny Crest Alley plans and specifications.
2. Approve $351,285 Drainage Capital Outlay Funds (Fund 36) budget transfer and appropriation from Project 52591 Annual Storm Drain Repair to Project 52025 Storm Drain Repair ‑ Sunny Crest Alley within the Capital Projects Fund (Fund 74).
3. Award $285,285 construction contract for 52025 Storm Drain Repair ‑ Sunny Crest Alley Project to Diamond Construction and Design 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.
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|ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
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|CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS Council Member Charles spoke about the passing of a Cal State Fullerton student, West Nile Virus and reported on recent and upcoming events.
Council Member Zahra asked to agendize a report on lobbyist registries for October 6, 2026.
Council Member Valencia spoke about the passing of a Cal State Fullerton student
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|ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Dunlap adjourned the meeting at 9:13 p.m. in memory of Steven “Bax” Baxter. |