Fountain Valley — 2025-09-25
City Council
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1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)\nName of case: People v. Bernal
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)\nName of case: City of Fountain Valley v. Omni Metal Furnishing, Inc.
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3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION\nInitiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1\npotential case)
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4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION\nSignificant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section\n54956.9: (1 potential case)\nSTUDY SESSION
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1.\nReceive and File the Draft Minutes of the August 19, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting
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10.\nApprove Amendment No. 2 to CON 21-63 (1040) with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC –\nPresentation by Ryan Damon, Engineering Associate Page 266\nRecommended Action: Staff is requesting City Council approve Amendment No. 2 to CON\n21-63 (1040) with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC for Street Light Maintenance and Repair\nServices to extend the contract for an additional two (2) year term, beginning October 19,\n2025; and increase the total contract sum by $300,000, to an amount not-to-exceed $700,000.
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11.\n1) Authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Olathe Ford Sales, Inc., pursuant to FVMC\n2.36.070 (a) (4), for the purchase of four (4) new 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Patrol\nUnits for $234,451.70 through the existing cooperative contract with Sourcewell; and 2)\nAuthorize staff to dispose of the existing vehicles by means that best meet the City’s needs –\nPresentation by Mark Sprague, Field Services Manager Page 347\nRecommended Action: Staff is requesting that City Council approve Alternative No. 1 which\nis to 1) authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Olathe Ford Sales, Inc., pursuant to FVMC\n2.36.070 (a) (4), for the purchase of four (4) new 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Patrol\nUnits for $234,451.70 through the existing cooperative contract with Sourcewell; and 2)\nauthorize staff to dispose of the existing vehicles by means that best meet the City’s needs
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12.\nAuthorize staff to issue a purchase order to Plumber’s Depot, Inc., pursuant to FVMC\n2.36.070 (a) (4), for the purchase of one (1) new 2025 GapVax MC1510-3S3X Combination\nJet/Vac truck for $734,828.32 through the existing cooperative contract with Sourcewell; and\nAuthorize staff to dispose of Unit #8969 by means that best meet the City’s needs. –\nPresentation by Pedro Vasquez, Sewer/Storm Drain Supervisor Page 352\nRecommended Action: Authorize staff to issue a purchase order to Plumber’s Depot, Inc.,\npursuant to FVMC 2.36.070 (a) (4), for the purchase of one (1) new 2025 GapVax MC15103S3X Combination Jet/Vac truck for $734,828.32 through the existing cooperative contract\nwith Sourcewell; and authorize staff to dispose of Unit #8969 by means that best meet the\nCity’s needs.
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13.\nAdopt a Resolution of the City Council and of the City of Fountain Valley relating to the\nclassification, compensation, and terms of employment of employees represented by\nTeamsters Local 986 - Fountain Valley General Employees’ Association, Fountain Valley\nMunicipal Employees’ Association, and Fountain Valley Professional and Technical Unit\neffective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. - Presentation by Tania Knauerhaze, Human\nResources Director Page 402\nRecommended Action: It is recommended the City Council approve the following:1. Adopt a\nResolution Approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Fountain Valley\nand Teamsters Local 986- The Fountain Valley General Employees’ Association, Fountain\nValley Municipal Employees’ Association, and Fountain Valley Professional and Technical\nUnit effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.
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14.\nApproval of a MOU between the Cities of Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and Fountain Valley for\na grant to develop joint Business Improvement District for Little Saigon – Presentation by\nVictor Viramontes, Management Analyst Page 766\nRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of\nUnderstanding with the Cities of Garden Grove and Santa Ana. Authorize the City Manager\nto carry out all subsequent and needed actions to complete this project.
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15.\nRequest for a one-year extension and CPI Increase to the Hourly Rates for the Harper &\nBurns Legal Services Contract – Presentation by Rick Miller, City Clerk Page 769\nRecommended Action: Approve Amendment Number 4 to the Harper & Burns Legal Services\nAgreement providing for a one-year extension and CPI increase of 3.2%.
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16.\nApprove a transition to the proposed City-operated Ambulance Program and direct the Fire\nDepartment to coordinate a detailed transition plan, including the purchase of capital\nequipment and funding of additional staff, targeting implementation by November 2026. –\nPresentation by Tim Saiki, Acting Fire Chief Page 773\nRecommended Action: Approve a transition to the proposed City-operated Ambulance\nProgram and direct the Fire Department to coordinate a detailed transition plan, targeting\nimplementation by November 2026.
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3.\nReceive and file the quarterly Treasurer’s Report for quarter ended June 30, 2025. Page 37\nRecommended Action: Receive and file the quarterly Treasurer’s Report for quarter ended\nJune 30, 2025.
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4.\nAnnual Report of the Planning Commission and the Planning Department Activities for FY\n2024-25 Page 91\nRecommended Action: Approve the FY 2024-25 Annual Planning Department Report as\nrecommended by the Planning Commission and direct staff to transmit a copy to the Office of\nPlanning Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development.
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5.\nApprove an agreement with Southern California Edison to enter the LS-1 Option E program\nand authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to non-substantive\nchanges approved by the City Manager and Attorney for the City. Page 109\nRecommended Action: Staff recommend the City Council approve an agreement with\nSouthern California Edison to enter the LS-1 Option E program and authorize the City\nManager to execute the agreement, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City\nManager and Attorney for the City.
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6.\nApprove the revised agreement between the City of Fountain Valley and CalOptima Health\nfor participation in the City’s voluntary participation in the Voluntary Rate Range Program\n(VRRP) Page 118\nRecommended Action: Approve the revised agreement with CalOptima Health for\nparticipation in the Medi-Cal VRRP.
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7.\nApproval of the agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) for\nSharing Consultant Costs for 2025 Urban Water Management Plans in the amount of $62,004\nplus a contingency of 10% for a total amount not to exceed $68,204 Page 138\nRecommended Action: Approve the agreement with the Municipal Water District of Orange\nCounty (MWDOC) for Sharing Consultant Costs for 2025 Urban Water Management Plans in\nthe amount of $62,004 plus a contingency of 10% for a total amount not to exceed $68,204.
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8.\nPurchase and implementation of Brightly Confirm Work Order and Asset Management\nSystem with ESRI GIS integration. Page 193\nRecommended Action: Approve the purchase and authorize the City Manager to execute\nagreements with Brightly Software for the Confirm system, implementation services, and\nongoing subscription.
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9.\nPublic Hearing - FY 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual\nPerformance and Evaluation Report – Presentation by Ashlyn Newman, Housing Coordinator\nRecommended Action: Approve Alternative No. 1 - Conduct a public hearing to consider the\nCity of Fountain Valley FY 2024-25 CAPER and authorize staff to submit the final CAPER to\nHUD for approval by the September 30, 2025, deadline.\nADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
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1. Employee Engagement Committee Update – Presentation by Jenni Worsham, Community\nServices Manager & Robin Harnish, Finance Manager
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2. Policy on City Filming Procedure – Presentation by Meghan Wishner, Management Analyst