CITY OF FULLERTON
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
OCTOBER 6, 2026 – 5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber
303 West Commonwealth Avenue
Fullerton, California
5:33 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Dunlap called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor / Chair Jung (arrived 5:35 p.m. remote), 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 Chief Jonathan Radus, Fire Chief Adam Loeser, Interim Director Administrative Services Steven Avalos, Acting Director Human Resources Laura Gianetti-Mercer, Planning Manager Chris Schaeffer, Public Works Director Stephen Bise INVOCATION given by Council Member Charles.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE given by Council Member Zahra.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS REPORT
Council Member Charles reported she met with Republic Services and the police union.
Council Member Zahra reported he met with Republic Services.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT
None.
APPOINTMENTS
None.
REGULAR BUSINESS (Items 1 through 2)
Direction provided
1. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES RFP SELECTION
The following addressed City Council:
Michael Dominguez, Republic Services, supported the Republic Services proposal.
Jose Ponce, Republic Services, supported the Republic Services proposal.
Carlene Weaver, Republic Services, supported the Republic Services proposal.
Gilbert Leon, Republic Servies, supported the Republic Services proposal.
Jeffrey Otter, Fullerton, spoke about multifamily rates.
Jordan Barrera supported the Republic Services proposal.
Yolanda Harrison spoke about mobile home parks.
Karen Lloreda, Fullerton, supported the CR&R proposal.
Yesenda Miranda, Fullerton, supported the Republic Services proposal.
Carlos Alvasuri, Fullerton, supported the Republic Services proposal.
Julie Baretta, CR&R, supported the CR&R proposal.
Sam Conejo, Teamsters Joint Council 42, supported the Republic Services proposal.
Vince Sunuto, Republic Services, supported the Republic Services proposal.
Mark Rodden, Republic Services, supported the Republic Services proposal.
Peter Busan, Republic Services, supported the Republic Services proposal.
Colleen Foster, Republic Services, supported the Republic Services proposal.
Z (no last name provided), Fullerton, supported the CR&R proposal.
Unidentified speaker supported the Republic Services proposal.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
Jose Trinidad Castaneda commented on positive aspects in both proposals.
Isaac Avila supported the Republic Services proposal.
Valencia moved, seconded by Charles, to authorize staff to negotiate final contract terms with Republic Services and direct staff to return to City Council for final contract award.
Motion carried 5 – 0.
Direction provided
2. FLOCK AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER PROGRAM
Mayor Jung left the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
The following addressed City Council:
Won (no last name provided) spoke about police department conduct.
Yolanda Harrison opposed Flock camera use.
Bianca Andres expressed concerns with Flock camera use.
Lena Kaimain expressed concerns with Flock camera use.
Karen Lloreda expressed concerns with Flock camera use.
Unidentified speaker opposed Flock camera use.
Nathan (no last name provided), Party for Socialism and Liberation, proposed redirecting police funding.
Aaron (no last name provided) opposed Flock camera use
Connor Wilcut expressed concerns with artificial intelligence use.
Tony (no last name provided), Fullerton, opposed any kind of police state.
Jason Phillips asked questions about automatic license plate readers.
Amara (no last name provided) opposed Flock camera use.
Carla (no last name provided) opposed Flock camera use.
Harry Langenbacher, Fullerton, supported holding a town hall to further discuss this issue.
Elijah Manasero opposed Flock camera use.
Unidentified speaker opposed automatic license plate reader use.
River Lavaretta opposed Flock camera use.
Z (no last name provided) spoke about integrity.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
Kevin (no last name provided), Fullerton, opposed flock camera use.
Doug (no last name provided) spoke about public records requests for flock data.
Zahra moved, seconded by Dunlap, to pause Flock camera use for six months, hold a town hall to discuss Flock camera use during the pause, work with Flock on audit and communication protocols and return to City Council with data gathered during the pause. Staff will bring this item immediately back to City Council for consideration should this motion create any issues with the Flock contract.
Motion carried 3 – 1 – 1 (Opposed: Valencia, Absent: Jung).
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Items 3 through 4)
Adopted
3. GENERAL PLAN REVISION TO DESIGNATE FIVE PROPERTIES AS HISTORICAL (LOCAL) LANDMARKS Mayor Pro Tem Dunlap opened the Public Hearing at 10:06 p.m.
The following addressed City Council:
Ernie Kelsey supported this item.
Rick Leos, Fullerton, supported this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Dunlap closed the Public Hearing at 10:08 p.m.
Zahra moved, seconded by Dunlap, to adopt Resolution No. 2026048.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026048 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN REVISION TO ADD 401 CANNON LANE (HISTORIC LANDMARK NO. HL113), 845 NORTH EUCLID STREET (HISTORIC LANDMARK NO. HL114), 545 WEST FERN DRIVE (HISTORIC LANDMARK NO. HL115), 600 WEST VALLEY VIEW DRIVE (HISTORIC LANDMARK NO. HL116) AND “FLIGHT” AT 353 WEST COMMONWEALTH AVENUE (HISTORIC LANDMARK NO. HL117) TO THE FULLERTON PLAN HISTORIC PRESERVATION ELEMENT, TABLE 6 CITY OF FULLERTON LOCAL REGISTER OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES AND EXHIBIT 3 MAP OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES NATIONAL AND LOCAL Motion carried 4 – 0 – 1 (Absent: Jung).
Introduced
4. ZONE CHANGE ON PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE LOWER GOLDEN HILL NEIGHBORHOOD Mayor Pro Tem Dunlap opened the Public Hearing at 10:16 p.m.
The following addressed City Council:
Beth Dekoff, Fullerton, supported this item.
Raymond Fly, Fullerton, supported this item.
Susie (no last name provided), Fullerton, opposed this item.
Ernie Kelsey supported this item.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
Jose Trinidad Castaneda asked about SB 9 implications with this zone change.
Andrew Reyes asked how this designation meets housing goals and affects ADU standards and Mills Act revenues.
Elijah Manassero opposed this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Dunlap closed the Public Hearing at 10:36 p.m.
Dunlap moved, seconded by Valencia, to introduce Ordinance No. 3359 for first reading by title only and waive further reading of the ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 3359 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING A ZONE CLASSIFICATION FROM “R17.2” TO “R17.2P” ON PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE LOWER GOLDEN HILL NEIGHBORHOOD, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS THE PROPERTIES BOUNDED BY RICHMAN AVENUE, MALVERN AVENUE AND WEST SIDE OF DRAKE AVENUE Motion carried 3 – 1 – 1 (Opposed: Zahra, Absent: Jung).
City Clerk Williams read the ordinance title.
REGULAR BUSINESS (Item 5)
Direction provided
5. LOCAL LOBBYIST REGISTRATION AND DISCLOSURE PROGRAM OPTIONS The following addressed City Council:
Yolanda Harrison supported a lobbyist registry.
Karen Lloreda supported a basic lobbyist registry program.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
Jose Trinidad Castaneda did not support a lobbyist registry program.
Zahra moved, seconded by Dunlap, to direct staff to return with more details on lobbyist registry programs in the cities of Anaheim and Santa Ana programs and cost estimates and provide a definition of ex parte communications.
Motion carried 3 – 1 – 1 (Opposed: Valencia, Absent: Jung).
PUBLIC COMMENTS Regular Session
Council Member Valencia left the meeting at 11:09 p.m.
The following addressed City Council:
MJ Noor announced a Parents Voice event.
Yolanda Harrison spoke about medical issues.
Karen Lloreda spoke about campaign sign regulations.
Linda Gardner, Fullerton, asked about Brown Act regulations.
Curtis Gamble spoke about homeless issues.
Z (no last name provided) spoke about election security.
The following addressed City Council remotely:
Jensen Hallstrom spoke about the Hillcrest Park WWII Memorial.
CONSENT CALENDAR (Items 6 through 12)
Charles moved, seconded by Zahra, to approve all Consent Calendar items.
Motion carried 3 – 0 – 2 (Absent: Jung, Valencia).
Approved
6. SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 MEETING MINUTES
Proposed Motion:
Approve September 15, 2026 City Council / Successor Agency Meeting Minutes.
Received and filed
7. PROPERTY, CASUALTY AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE PROGRAM REPORT Proposed Motion:
1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202627 Insurance Program Report.
2. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer all insurance and related documents, in a form approved by City Attorney.
Adopted
8. TREE, KIOSK AND BENCH DONATION PROGRAM EXPANSION
Proposed Motion:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026049.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026049 – A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A POLICY ALLOWING TREE, KIOSK AND BENCH DONATIONS IN CITY PARKS Approved
9. $288,900 202627 OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT AGREEMENT Proposed Motion:
1. Authorize Chief of Police, or designee, to accept and execute $288,900 202627 Office of Traffic Safety “Selective Traffic Enforcement Program” (STEP) agreement.
2. Appropriate receipt and use of the $288,900 202627 OTS STEP Grant to the Police Department budget within the Grants Fund (Fund 32).
Approved
10. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALARM PROGRAM SYSTEMS, LLC FOR ALARM PERMITTING AND BILLING SERVICES Proposed Motion:
1. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to enter and administer a Professional Services Agreement with Alarm Program Systems, LLC for alarm permitting and billing services, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
2. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer related documents, in a form approved by City Attorney.
Approved
11. $661,746 CONTRACT WITH COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL ROOFING CO., INC. FOR AIRPORT SOUTHEAST HANGARS ROOF REHABILITATION PROJECT Proposed Motion:
1. Approve Project 49018 Airport Southeast Hangars Roof Rehabilitation Project plans and specifications.
2. Approve bid alternate work for solar powered turbine fans and include in the project scope of work.
3. Award $661,746 construction contract for Airport Southeast Hangars Roof Rehabilitation Project to Commercial & Industrial Roofing Co., Inc. and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer the contract, in a form 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.
Approved
12. $2,379,112 CONTRACT WITH ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR THE STATE COLLEGE BOULEVARD STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT Proposed Motion:
1. Approve Project 44068, State College Boulevard Street Rehabilitation plans and specifications.
2. Appropriate receipt and use of $1,121,490 previously awarded Federal Earmark Repurposing Funds to CIP Project 44068 State College Boulevard Street Rehabilitation within the Capital Projects Fund (Fund 74).
3. Approve the following budget transfers and appropriations in Project 44068 State College Boulevard Street Rehabilitation:
· $1,729,000 RMRA / SB1 Funds (Fund 29) budget transfer and appropriation from Project 44400 Annual Arterial Street Program to Project 44068 State College Boulevard Street Rehabilitation within the Capital Projects Fund (Fund 74). · $163,000 Sewer Enterprise Funds (Fund 47) budget transfer and appropriation from Project 51419 Annual Sewer Replacement Program to Project 44068 State College Boulevard Street Rehabilitation within the Sewer Enterprise Fund (Fund 47).
4. Award $2,379,112 construction contract for 44068 State College Boulevard Street Rehabilitation Project to All American Asphalt and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer the contract, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
5. Authorize Public Works Director, or designee, to approve any future change orders for construction and professional engineering construction support services within the approved project budget.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
CITY COUNCIL / SUCCESSOR AGENCY / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS Council Member Zahra spoke about the tree donation program and requested, supported by Charles, to agendize an item to discuss public comments on the meeting agenda at the next meeting.
Council Member Charles reported on recent and upcoming activities. 11:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem / Vice Chair Dunlap adjourned the meeting to order at 11:30 p.m. _________________________
Fred Jung
Mayor
_________________________
Lucinda Williams, MMC
City Clerk
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