Fountain Valley public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will vote to purchase a new Pierce Arrow XT fire engine for $847,418.82 and a Ford F-450 rescue vehicle for $170,356.99. Staff will seek direction on whether to prohibit or regulate short-term rentals, with a draft ordinance to follow. The council will also approve a $75,134 engineering contract for street resurfacing on Heil and Ward streets.

• Purchase 2022 Pierce Arrow XT PUC Fire Engine for $847,418.82
• Purchase 2022 Ford F-450 Rescue Vehicle for $170,356.99
• Approve $75,134 contract with Onward Engineering for Heil/Ward street resurfacing
• Seek direction on short-term rental (STR) regulation approach
• Adopt resolution supporting permanent ban on new offshore oil drilling

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a new Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen drive-through restaurant at 10065 Garfield Avenue, a small collection recycling facility at 18405 Brookhurst Street, and a code amendment to create alternative hotel development standards. The commission will also receive and file the draft minutes from the October 27, 2021 meeting. Staff recommends approval for all three items.

• Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen: new 2,379 sq ft drive-through restaurant with 300 sq ft patio at 10065 Garfield Avenue (Precise Plan 564, CUP 1893)
• Ponce Recycling: small collection recycling facility at 18405 Brookhurst Street (CUP 1895)
• Code Amendment 21-05: alternative hotel development standards and parking regulation changes
• Consent calendar: approve October 27, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold its regular meeting, including the election of a new mayor and mayor pro tem, and the administration of the oath of office to the newly elected mayor. The council will also consider several consent calendar items, including a professional services agreement for property tax consulting, acceptance of a final map for a former school site, and a resolution supporting a permanent ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling. A public hearing will be held on a code amendment to allow automated teller machines by right in commercial and manufacturing zones.

• Election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, and administration of oath of office
• Accept donation of $21,575 from Operation Underground Railroad for police forensic equipment
• Approve professional services agreement with HDL Coren & Cone for property tax consulting, not to exceed $79,200
• Accept final map for Tract No. 19069 at former Moiola School Site, 9790 Finch Ave
• Public hearing on Code Amendment No. 21-04 to eliminate conditional use permit requirement for ATMs

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The Board will review presentations from FY 2022-23 Fair Housing Service Provider and Public Service Agency Grant applicants. The meeting includes consideration of the application from the Fair Housing Council of Orange County and funding recommendations for grant applications.

• FY 2022-23 Fair Housing Services provider application from Fair Housing Council of Orange County
• FY 2022-23 Public Service Agency Grant applications and Funding Recommendations

Measure HH Oversight Committee

The committee will review unaudited final year-end amounts for Measure HH revenues and expenditures along with an updated 20-year financial plan. Members will also address expiring terms for three committee positions scheduled for City Council appointment in February 2022.

• Review of 2020/21 unaudited final year-end Measure HH revenues and expenditures
• Review of updated 20-Year Financial Plan
• Discussion of expiring committee member terms for Jorgensen, Drilling, and Jensen
• Proposed meeting date: January 26, 2022

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a study session on the city's fiber optic network and a regular meeting covering consent items, public hearings, and administrative items. Key actions include approving construction management contracts, accepting a $70,000 grant for meal gap services, and discussing parking solutions for Mile Square Regional Park.

• Approve on-call construction management and inspection services contracts up to $400,000 each for five consultants
• Accept $70,000 County of Orange grant for meal gap services for District 2 residents
• Adopt resolution of intention and first reading of ordinance to amend CalPERS contract
• Discuss parking solutions for exterior of Mile Square Regional Park
• Approve $100,000 increase to CDBG budget for Mortgage Assistance Grant

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Fountain Valley Planning Commission for November 10, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2021.

City Council

The City Council is convening a special meeting for a strategic planning retreat facilitated by Marilyn Snider of Snider and Associates. The session aims to review the city's mission, values, and goals while identifying future strengths, weaknesses, and external trends.

• Review of 2020-2023 Three-Year Goals
• Identification of new three-year goals and six-month strategic objectives
• Discussion regarding City staff attraction and retention ideas
• Discussion of Federal ARPA funding project allocation

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities will review minutes from September, discuss old business including the Disability Friendly Business Awards and social media campaign, and consider new business such as virtual dances, a public path of travel update, and other recreational programming. The meeting is a regular business meeting with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Disability Friendly Business Awards recap
• Social media campaign spotlight series
• Virtual Zoom dance update and next dance on December 3, 2021
• Public Path of Travel update
• Other recreational programming opportunities

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities approved changing the next virtual dance from December 3 to December 17, 2021, by a 5-1 vote. They also approved updating the online awards application to make the PDF fillable and set the Spotlight Series schedule for 2022. No report was given on the Public Path of Travel update, which remains tabled.

• Approved Dec. 17, 2021 date for next virtual dance (5-1)
• Approved updating online awards application to make PDF fillable
• Set Spotlight Series schedule: Jan. 2022 Terry Coakley, Apr. 2022 Scott Quinlan, Jul. 2022 Kayla Borack
• Approved Sept. 2, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (6-0)

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The Board will review an amendment to the FY 21-22 Action Plan to replace a Utility Assistance Grant with a Mortgage Assistance Grant. The Board will also receive a status report on the FY 21-22 CDBG Public Service Agency Grant Program.

• Review of FY 21-22 Action Plan Amendment regarding mortgage assistance
• FY 21-22 CDBG Public Service Agency Grant Program 1st Quarter Status Report

City Council

The City Council will review a $210,000 contract for geotechnical engineering services and an amendment to the 2021/2022 budget. The meeting also includes presentations on short-term rentals and city fiber optics.

• Contract award to Kling Consulting Group, Inc. for engineering geology and geotechnical review ($210,000)
• Amendment to HVAC maintenance contract with Pacific Coast Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Inc.
• Budget amendment to accept a $2,878.61 donation for Police Department drone equipment
• Presentation on Short Term Rentals by the Planning/Building Director
• Update on City’s Fiber Optic infrastructure

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1897, allowing Saigon Performing Arts Center, LLC to operate a ballroom/banquet facility at 16149 Brookhurst Street. The facility would host events with catered food and alcohol served under a caterer's Type-58 license. Staff recommends approval with conditions, including limiting alcohol to beer and wine and requiring security. The meeting also includes approval of the October 13, 2021 draft minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 1897 for a 5,000 sq ft ballroom/banquet facility at 16149 Brookhurst Street
• Alcohol service limited to beer and wine via caterer's ABC Type-58 license
• Parking requirement of 25 spaces for the ballroom; center has 1,026 total spaces
• CEQA exemption under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
• Approval of October 13, 2021 draft meeting minutes

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 1897 for Saigon Performing Arts Center, LLC to operate a ballroom banquet facility at 16149 Brookhurst Street, with a condition that events not run concurrently in the theater and banquet hall, allowing one hour between events. The commission also approved the minutes of the October 13, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 1897 for ballroom banquet facility at 16149 Brookhurst St (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 13, 2021 Planning Commission meeting (4-0, 2 abstentions)

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a study session to discuss the potential annexation of the unincorporated North Island area near Edinger Avenue and Harbor Boulevard. The council will also consider several routine consent items, including contracts for engineering, street light maintenance, and pipeline assessment, as well as a budget amendment. The meeting includes a closed session for legal and real estate matters.

• Discussion of North Island annexation, including potential revenue and service impacts
• Contract award to Kling Consulting Group for geotechnical services, $210,000
• Contract award to Bear Electrical Solutions for street light maintenance
• Budget amendment of $1,896,997 in revenues and $7,452,649 in expenditures
• Two-year contract with Echologics for pipeline condition assessment, up to $300,000 annually

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a request to modify a Conditional Use Permit to add a Type 47 liquor license for Cir Dining Lounge at 18120 Brookhurst Street, Suite 2, and a code amendment to allow ATMs by right in commercial and manufacturing zones. They will also receive the draft minutes from the September 8 meeting and an update on the Sign Committee program.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 1026E-M: Modify existing CUP to add Type 47 liquor license for Cir Dining Lounge (18120 Brookhurst St, Suite 2)
• Code Amendment No. 21-04: Eliminate CUP requirement for ATMs, allow by right in all commercial and manufacturing zones
• Consent calendar: Approve draft minutes from September 8, 2021 meeting
• Sign Committee Program Update: Receive and file report

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit modification allowing a Type 47 liquor license for Cir Dining Lounge at 18120 Brookhurst Street Suite 2. They also approved a code amendment to allow ATMs by right in commercial and manufacturing zones, eliminating the conditional use permit requirement. The consent calendar item approving the September 8, 2021 minutes was approved with abstentions from Lopez and Spear.

• Approved minutes of September 8, 2021 Planning Commission meeting (2-0, Lopez and Spear abstained)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 1026E-M for Cir Dining Lounge liquor license (4-0)
• Approved Code Amendment No. 21-04 to allow ATMs by right in commercial and manufacturing zones (4-0)

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The Housing and Community Development Advisory Board's regular meeting scheduled for October 6, 2021, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting: November 3, 2021, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a closed session, study session, and regular meeting. They will consider adjusting residential wall heights, approve a liquor license for Smokerz Land Liquor and Spirits, approve a $200,000 outdoor dining pilot grant, and award contracts for design services and ERP project management. The agenda also includes routine consent items and public comments.

• Study Session: Adjustments to maximum wall heights in residential zones
• Public hearing: Type 21 liquor license and Type 86 instructional tasting for Smokerz Land Liquor and Spirits at 18882 Brookhurst Street
• Approve Outdoor Dining Pilot Grant Agreement with US Millennium, LP of $200,000
• Approve on-call list of 10 consultants for design services, up to $400,000 per contract for 3 years
• Approve Professional Services Agreement with BerryDunn for ERP project management, not to exceed $150,000, plus $72,200 additional appropriation

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold study sessions on alternative standards to encourage hotel development and on adjustments to maximum wall heights in residential zones. The regular meeting includes consent calendar items such as police vehicle purchases, a street rehabilitation contract, and various service contract extensions, plus public hearings on the CDBG annual report and several administrative items.

• Study session on hotel development standards
• Study session on residential wall height limits
• Purchase of 5 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles totaling $187,506.09
• Award $1,327,131 construction contract to All American Asphalt for Euclid Street rehabilitation
• Adopt ordinance updating park land dedication and fee requirements (Code Amendment 19-11)

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission is deciding whether to approve a Conditional Use Permit for Smokerz Land Liquor and Spirits to add a Type 21 off-sale general and Type 86 instructional tasting ABC license at 18882 Brookhurst Street. The item is a public hearing, and staff recommends approval contingent on a City Council finding of Public Convenience or Necessity. The agenda also includes minutes from the July 28, 2021 meeting, which are procedural.

• Conditional Use Permit 1892 for Smokerz Land Liquor and Spirits at 18882 Brookhurst Street
• Type 21 off-sale general and Type 86 instructional tasting ABC license
• Census tract over-saturated with off-sale licenses; requires Public Convenience or Necessity finding
• Approval contingent on City Council PCN finding
• CEQA exemption under Class 1, Section 15301

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a closed session, study session, and regular meeting. They will discuss parking solutions at Mile Square Regional Park and hotel alternative standards, then vote on consent items including a zoning map amendment, road rehabilitation contracts, and a city attorney agreement. A public hearing will consider park land dedication fees for non-subdivision residential projects.

• Zoning Map Amendment No. 432: change 9801 Starfish Avenue from R1 to GH (Garden Homes)
• Residential Roadway Rehabilitation GT229: award $1,668,347 to Sequel Contractors, plus $33,600 inspection and materials testing contracts
• Amendment No. 3 to Contract 21-18: $75,200 with Project Partners for traffic engineer support
• Agreement with Harper & Burns, LLP for City Attorney services (3-year initial term)
• Public Hearing: Code Amendment 19-11 to allow park land dedications and fees for non-subdivision residential projects

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Fountain Valley Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, discussing old and new business, and hearing public comments. Key items include recognizing disability-friendly businesses, planning upcoming dances, and addressing a committee member's resignation.

• Disability Friendly Business Awards recognition at City Council meeting on October 19, 2021, 6 p.m.
• Resignation of committee member Gary Osterbach
• Update on virtual Zoom dance held August 27, 2021, and planning for next dance on October 1, 2021
• Social media campaign spotlight series recognizing Kayla Borack and Nora Webb in September and October
• Discussion of future dance calendar including December option

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities approved a motion to resume in-person dances in February, pending COVID restrictions, and added December 3rd to the dance schedule. They also approved distributing plaques to three nominated businesses for the Disability Friendly Business Award, with certificates to all staff mentioned, if no other applications are submitted by September 17th. The committee approved the May 6, 2021 minutes (9-0-1) and continued the Spotlight Series quarterly. Member Gary Osterbach's resignation was officially noted.

• Approved minutes from May 6, 2021 (9-0-1, with one abstention).
• Approved distributing plaques to three nominated businesses and certificates to staff for the Disability Friendly Business Award, contingent on no other applications by September 17th.
• Approved continuing the Spotlight Series quarterly (10-0).
• Approved resuming in-person dances in February, pending COVID restrictions (10-0).
• Approved adding December 3rd to the dance schedule (10-0).
• Noted the official resignation of Committee Member Gary Osterbach.

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The Housing and Community Development Advisory Board will review several administrative items including the FY 2020-21 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. The board will also consider recommendations for a Home Improvement Program Policy Amendment and an Action Plan Amendment regarding a Utility Assistance Grant.

• Review of Home Improvement Program Policy Amendment
• Review of FY 2020-21 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
• Review of FY 21-22 Action Plan Amendment adding Utility Assistance Grant
• Review of tentative schedule for FY 2022-23 CDBG Action Plan

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council is deciding on a zoning map amendment and general plan amendment for the Villa Asteria residential project at 9801 Starfish Avenue. The meeting also includes a public hearing on new rules for park land dedications and fees for non-subdivision residential projects. Additionally, the Council is approving a $71,719.62 contract for recreation center improvements and considering options for billboard revenue on city-owned property.

• Zoning Map Amendment No. 432 and General Plan Amendment No. 20-02 for Villa Asteria at 9801 Starfish Avenue
• Code Amendment No. 19-11 regarding park land dedications and fees for non-subdivision residential projects
• Approval of $71,719.62 for Recreation Center Audio/Visual and Signage contracts
• Code Amendment No. 21-03 allowing permanent outdoor dining and amending commercial parking regulations
• Presentation on billboard options on city-owned properties at 10955 Ellis Avenue and 18240 Ward Avenue

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Fountain Valley Planning Commission for August 11, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The Housing and Community Development Advisory Board has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for August 4, 2021. No specific agenda items were decided or discussed at this session. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 1, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

• Meeting cancellation notice issued by Ashlyn Newman, Housing Coordinator

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several items, including a proposed 7-home residential development at 9801 Starfish Avenue, a new Sprouts Farmers Market at 17950 Magnolia Street, a variance for FAM Vans at 10870 Kalama River, a conditional use permit for a beauty salon at 9053 Garfield Avenue, and a code amendment on park fees. The commission will also consider approving the draft minutes from the June 23, 2021 meeting.

• Villa Asteria: 7 garden homes at 9801 Starfish Avenue, requiring General Plan and zoning changes
• Sprouts Farmers Market: 912 sq ft addition, beer/wine license, and setback variance at 17950 Magnolia Street
• FAM Vans: variance for front parking lot at 10870 Kalama River
• iBeauty by A: conditional use permit for microblading and permanent makeup at 9053 Garfield Avenue
• Code Amendment 19-11: update park land dedication and impact fee requirements

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on amending residential development standards and allowing permanent outdoor dining. The agenda also includes reviewing the Housing Element and Regional Housing Needs Assessment process.

• Public Hearing: Code Amendment 21-02 regarding residential height, site coverage, and floor area ratio
• Public Hearing: Code Amendment 21-03 to allow permanent outdoor dining and amend commercial parking regulations
• Acceptance of $200,000 in CARES Act funding for small business outdoor dining support
• Contract amendment for engineering geology services in the amount of $40,000
• Building Services contract with Charles Abbott Associates not to exceed $408,710

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission has cancelled its regularly scheduled July 14, 2021 meeting. The next regular meeting is set for July 28, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• July 14, 2021 Planning Commission meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for July 28, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The Housing and Community Development Advisory Board's regular meeting scheduled for July 7, 2021, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for August 4, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. No other business is listed.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting: August 4, 2021, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider consent items awarding four contracts: traffic signal timing maintenance, fiber optic maintenance, and GIS/pavement management services, plus a resolution amending the city salary schedule and approving labor agreements. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2021 Summerfest.

• Waive bidding and award 6-month contract to AGA Engineers for traffic signal timing maintenance, not to exceed $15,000
• Accept Parcel Map No. 2020-135 for property at 10351 Calle Independencia
• Award 6-month contract to Iteris, Inc. for fiber optic infrastructure maintenance, not to exceed $35,000
• Award contract to Bucknam Infrastructure Group for GIS and Pavement Management Plan update, $145,576
• Adopt resolution amending salary schedule and approving MOUs for employee wages and conditions

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to approve a Conditional Use Permit allowing Grocery Outlet at 18920 Brookhurst Street to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits for off-site consumption. The commission will also review a code amendment to increase residential development standards and discuss outdoor dining and parking requirement changes.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 1830M for Grocery Outlet at 18920 Brookhurst Street to sell beer, wine, and distilled spirits (Type 21 license)
• Code Amendment No. 21-02 to increase allowable height, site coverage, and floor area ratio in R1 single-family residential zone
• Sign Permit No. 21-03 for ARCO at 8520 Warner Avenue to convert monument price sign to digital LED sign
• Study session on outdoor dining and non-residential parking requirements
• Public review period for Starfish Residential Mitigated Negative Declaration starts June 10

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Code Amendment 21-02, which proposes to increase the allowable height, site coverage, and floor area ratio for single-family homes in the R1 zone. Staff recommends adopting the amendment. The commission will also receive an update on sign committee actions and discuss outdoor dining and parking requirement changes.

• Code Amendment 21-02: increase R1 height from 27 to 30 feet, site coverage from 55% to 60%, and FAR from 0.5 to 0.55
• Sign Permit 21-03: ARCO at 8520 Warner Ave to convert monument price sign to digital LED
• Discussion on outdoor dining and non-residential parking requirements to align with other Orange County cities

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The Fountain Valley Housing and Community Development Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with routine items including approval of prior minutes and an election of a new representative to the General Plan Committee. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Election of a new representative from HCD Advisory Board to General Plan Committee
• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2021 meeting

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on labor negotiations and litigation, followed by a study session on sign remnant removal and a proposed City Hall/Police Department reconstruction project. During the open session, the council will consider adopting the FY 2021/22 budget, several water management plans, and other routine items. Public hearings are scheduled for water-related resolutions and a water conservation ordinance.

• Adopt FY 2021/22 Annual Operating Budget, Ten-Year Capital Improvement Plan, and related policies
• Public hearings to adopt 2020 Urban Water Management Plan, Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and Appendix J addendum
• Approve amendment to increase crossing guard services funding to $183,300 for 2020/21 school year
• Approve Amendment No. 3 to CON-19-33 for $139,832 for police locker room design services
• Adopt ordinance repealing and reenacting Chapter 14.18 on water conservation

Measure HH Oversight Committee

The Measure HH Advisory Oversight Committee is reviewing projected revenues and expenditures for FY 2020/21 and the proposed budget for FY 2021/22. The committee will discuss a recommendation letter to the City Council regarding whether the proposed budget complies with the Responsible Spending Pledge.

• FY 2020/21 Measure HH revenues of $13,000,000
• FY 2020/21 expenditures including $2,000,000 for additional pension paydown
• FY 2020/21 public safety funding: $524,000 for Fire Station No. 2 and $665,000 for pension costs
• FY 2020/21 capital improvements: $375,000 for residential road rehab and $200,000 for park improvements
• Proposed FY 2021/22 Measure HH revenues of $13,380,000

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a study session on outdoor dining and non-residential parking requirements, and receive a presentation on the proposed FY 2021/22 annual budget. At the regular meeting, they will consider consent items, a public hearing on the CDBG Action Plan, and introduce an ordinance amending park regulations. The meeting also includes closed session items on real property, labor, and litigation.

• Approve $10,120 cost sharing agreement with Municipal Water District for water loss control
• Approve $139,832 amendment for police locker/restroom design services
• Award $310,500 annual tree maintenance contract to Great Scott Tree Service
• Approve $16,565.44 increase for landscape maintenance contract with Merchants Landscape
• Public hearing on FY 2021-22 CDBG Annual Action Plan

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 1888, which would allow an ATM and night-drop at the future Union Bank at 18050 Brookhurst Street. The commission will also consider whether the FY 2021-2022 Capital Improvements Program conforms to the General Plan. Staff recommends approval of both items.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 1888 for ATM and night-drop at 18050 Brookhurst Street (Union Bank)
• General Plan Conformance review of Public Works Capital Improvements Program for FY 2021-2022
• Approval of minutes from March 31 and April 14, 2021 meetings

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council is holding a special strategic planning study session, facilitated by Marilyn Snider of Snider and Associates. The session will review the city's mission, core values, and existing three-year goals, and will involve brainstorming to identify new goals and six-month objectives. This is a planning workshop, not a decision-making meeting, and no formal actions are expected.

• Review of City's Mission/Purpose Statement and Core Values
• Review of Three-Year Goals (2020-2023)
• Identify strengths, weaknesses, external opportunities and threats
• Brainstorm and select 4-5 new Three-Year Goals
• Set Six-Month Strategic Objectives with accountability

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Fountain Valley Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities will meet via Zoom to discuss old and new business, including updates on the social media spotlight series, the Disability Friendly Business Awards nomination, and upcoming virtual dances. They will also hear presentations from Caption Call and the Fountain Valley Senior Center, and approve minutes from the March 4 meeting. The meeting is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or financial actions.

• Presentation by Lisa Kaufman, Caption Call Account Manager
• Presentation by Muriel Ullman, Social Services, Fountain Valley Senior Center
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2021 meeting
• Social media campaign spotlight series for May, June, and July/August/September
• Disability Friendly Business Awards nomination by Phil Nisco

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities approved the March 4, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (10-0) and swore in new member Richard King. Presentations were given on free caption phones and a senior center referral program. The committee discussed the Spotlight Series, Disability Friendly Business Awards, and virtual dances, tabling in-person dance planning until September.

• Approved March 4, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (10-0)
• Swore in new committee member Richard King
• Tabled in-person dance planning until September meeting
• Requested updates to Disability Friendly Business Awards application for accuracy and PDF format

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The Housing and Community Development Advisory Board will review the FY 2021-22 Annual Action Plan and forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council. They will also receive a status report on the FY 2020-21 CDBG Public Service Agency Grant Program, with no action required.

• Review FY 2021-22 Annual Action Plan and forward recommendation to City Council
• FY 2020-21 CDBG Public Service Agency Grant Program 3rd Quarter Status Report (no action required)
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2021 meeting

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a closed session on labor negotiations and a city manager performance evaluation, followed by a regular meeting. The main action items include approving a $743,047 contract amendment for I-405 improvement project management, purchasing 30 self-contained breathing apparatus for $227,717.23, and awarding a $449,568 construction contract for pedestrian pathway improvements in school zones. A presentation on artificial intelligence is also scheduled.

• Amendment No. 5 to Contract 18-18 with Psomas for $743,047 for I-405 Improvement Project management
• Purchase 30 self-contained breathing apparatus and equipment for $227,717.23 with budget amendment
• Award construction contract to Nobest Incorporated for $449,568 for pedestrian pathway improvements in school zones
• Award consultant contract to Ninyo & Moore for $6,944 for material testing services
• Resolution amending the city's salary schedule

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint study session to review the revised conceptual General Plan Land Use Map proposed by the General Plan Advisory Committee. They will provide direction on which plan should move forward for environmental analysis under CEQA. This is not a final vote but a mid-point scoping meeting before the environmental impact report is prepared.

• Review of revised conceptual General Plan Land Use Map
• Direction on plan for CEQA environmental analysis
• Programmatic EIR to be prepared by staff
• EIR scoping meeting scheduled for Spring 2021
• Public hearings and final actions expected in late 2021

Planning Commission

The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a scoping meeting to review the revised conceptual General Plan Land Use Map proposed by the GPAC. The bodies will provide direction on which plan should proceed to environmental analysis under CEQA. No final vote will be taken during this session.

• Review of revised conceptual General Plan Land Use Map
• Direction for environmental analysis in accordance with CEQA

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a closed session on labor negotiations, followed by a regular meeting with presentations and public comments. Key actions include approving a $2.0 million CalPERS payment to reduce unfunded liability, amending CDBG plans with a $404,765 budget increase, and adopting the 2021 Legislative Platform. Consent items include accepting a $7,145 donation for police medical supplies and awarding a $150,000 water well consultant contract.

• $2.0 million appropriation for additional CalPERS payment
• CDBG Action Plan amendments with $404,765 budget increase
• Contract award up to $150,000 to Richard C. Slade & Associates for hydrogeological services
• Accept $7,145 donation from Memorial Care for police patrol vehicle medical supplies
• Approve proposed 2021 Legislative Platform

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to modify an existing conditional use permit to allow beer and wine sales at Kin Kraft Ramen, 16185 Brookhurst Street, and extend operating hours to 11 p.m. daily. The commission will also receive an update on sign committee actions, including a proposal to convert an ARCO gas station sign to a digital LED sign. The meeting includes election of a new chair, vice chair, and sign committee members.

• CUP 1884M: Add Type 41 beer/wine license and extend hours to 11 p.m. at Kin Kraft Ramen, 16185 Brookhurst Street
• Sign Permit 21-02: Convert monument price sign to digital LED at ARCO, 18480 Brookhurst Street
• Election of new Planning Commission chair and vice chair
• Election of new Sign Committee members and alternate
• Approval of February 24, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session, study session, and open session. Key actions include the second reading and adoption of an ordinance approving Zoning Map Amendment 431 for the Moiola Park Residences, which changes zoning from public institution to residential and park uses. The council will also consider consent calendar items including an automatic aid agreement with the Orange County Fire Authority, a contract amendment for police locker room design, and a presentation on Senate Bill 1383.

• Second reading of ordinance approving Zoning Map Amendment 431 for Moiola Park Residences at 9790 Finch Avenue
• Automatic aid agreement with Orange County Fire Authority
• Amendment No. 3 to CON-19-33 for $139,832 for Police Department Locker and Restroom Modernization Project
• Budget amendment of $129,782 for police locker room improvements
• Presentation from CalRecycle on Senate Bill 1383

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint study session to review the General Plan Advisory Committee's (GPAC) conceptual General Plan Land Use Map. This is a scoping meeting to determine if the plan is on the right track before starting environmental analysis under CEQA. No final vote will occur; the goal is to provide direction for the upcoming environmental impact report (EIR).

• Review of GPAC's draft Land Use Map, including new designations like Very High Density Residential (up to 65 du/ac) and Mixed Use 1 and 2
• Discussion of RHNA allocation of 4,839 housing units (2021-2029), including 2,093 lower-income units
• Proposed changes to opportunity sites, including Warner Square and Boomers requesting densities up to 100 du/ac
• Potential adoption of inclusionary housing requirements (10-15% affordable units)
• Projection of 989 ADUs citywide by 2029 to help meet housing capacity

Planning Commission

The City Council and Planning Commission are holding a joint study session to review the General Plan Advisory Committee's conceptual General Plan Land Use Map. This is a scoping meeting to determine if the plan is on the right track before environmental analysis begins. No final vote will occur; public hearings and actions are scheduled for late 2021 after the EIR is completed.

• Review of GPAC's conceptual General Plan Land Use Map
• Scoping meeting for CEQA environmental analysis
• Programmatic EIR to be prepared by city staff
• EIR scoping meeting scheduled for Spring 2021
• Public hearings and actions expected in late 2021

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a public hearing on the Moiola Park Residences project, which proposes changing the land use designation and zoning for the site. The council will also consider several consent calendar items, including a waterline easement vacation, a preferential parking resolution, and a purchase of equipment. Additionally, they will discuss capital improvement projects and position reclassifications.

• Public hearing on Moiola Park Residences: General Plan Amendment 20-01, Zoning Map Amendment 431, and Mitigated Negative Declaration
• Resolution for preferential permit parking for six holidays in 2021
• Purchase of Bauer Verticon air bottle filling station for $55,456.90
• Second reading of ordinance increasing informal bidding thresholds under Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Act
• Consideration of capital improvement projects: Police Station Locker Room, Fire Station 1, City Hall remodel

Planning Commission

The March 10, 2021 Planning Commission meeting is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: April 14, 2021, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Fountain Valley Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities will meet via Zoom to approve minutes, discuss old and new business, and hear public comments. Items include a social media spotlight series, disability-friendly business awards, and updates on virtual Zoom dances. The committee also plans to discuss the dance calendar and other recreational programming opportunities.

• Approval of minutes from January 7, 2020 meeting
• Social Media Campaign – Spotlight Series featuring Rachel Osterbach, Dean Becket, Terry Coakley
• Disability Friendly Business Awards update by Phil Nisco
• Update on Virtual Zoom Dance held February 5, 2021
• Upcoming Virtual Zoom Dance – Spring Formal on April 9, 2021

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities swore in new members Scott Quinlan and Nora Webb, and approved the January 7, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (6-0, 2 abstentions). The committee also discussed the Spotlight Series, Disability Friendly Business Awards, and upcoming virtual dances, but made no other formal decisions.

• Swore in new committee members Scott Quinlan and Nora Webb.
• Approved the January 7, 2021 meeting minutes with corrections (6-0, 2 abstentions).
• Discussed the Spotlight Series and requested members share it on social media.
• Discussed the Disability Friendly Business Awards and agreed to send nomination forms to members.
• Reported on the success of the February 5 virtual dance and discussed the upcoming April 9 Spring Formal dance.

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The Housing and Community Development Advisory Board's regular meeting scheduled for March 3, 2021, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for April 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

• Meeting canceled for March 3, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for April 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a closed session, study session, and regular meeting. Key items include a proposed $329,950.74 purchase of two Peterbilt dump trucks, a request to revise R1 development standards to increase floor area ratio, site coverage, and height, and a report on Measure HH revenues and expenditures. The council will also discuss a legislative monitoring program policy and make committee appointments.

• Purchase of two Peterbilt dump trucks for $329,950.74 from Rush Truck Centers of California, Inc.
• Request to revise R1 development standards to increase allowable floor area ratio, site coverage, and height
• Report from Measure HH Essential City Services Advisory Oversight Committee on FY2019/20 audited revenues and expenditures
• Introduction of ordinance increasing thresholds for informal bidding under the Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Act
• Committee, Commission, and Board appointments for 2021

City Council

This City Council agenda is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document contains only line numbers and no substantive content.

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council is holding a special meeting to interview applicants for the Planning Commission, Fountain Valley Community Foundation, Measure HH Committee, and Housing and Community Development Board. Appointments will be made at the regular council meeting on February 16, 2021. The agenda is limited to these interviews and contains no other business.

• Interviews for Planning Commission applicants
• Interviews for Fountain Valley Community Foundation applicants
• Interviews for Measure HH Committee applicants
• Interviews for Housing and Community Development Board applicants
• Appointments to be made at February 16, 2021 regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission is holding a study session to discuss the entitlement and building permit process, accessory dwelling unit (ADU) laws and standards, and the Garden Home (GH) Zone standards. No votes or formal action will be taken; the session is for learning and staff feedback. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per item.

• Study session on entitlement and building permit process
• Study session on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) laws, standards, and permit process
• Study session on standards for the Garden Home (GH) Zone

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The Housing and Community Development Advisory Board will review two proposed amendments to the FY 2020-21 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan. One amendment would provide supplemental funding to public service agencies for COVID-19-related expenses, and the other would add $30,000 for Meals on Wheels. The board will also receive a status report on the CDBG Public Service Agency Grant Program, with no action required.

• Review of CDBG Action Plan Amendment for COVID-19 supplemental funding to public service agencies
• Review of CDBG Action Plan Amendment for $30,000 supplemental funding to Meals on Wheels
• FY 2020-21 CDBG Public Service Agency Grant Program 2nd Quarter Status Report (no action required)
• Approval of minutes from December 2, 2020 meeting

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a study session on Garden Homes, followed by closed session items, then a regular meeting with a budget update, a presentation on loud cars and street racing, and several consent calendar items including utility agreements and road design contracts. The council will also hold a public hearing on updates to the comprehensive citywide fee schedule and consider an ordinance to make sidewalk vendor permits expire one year after issuance.

• Public hearing on updates to Comprehensive Citywide Fee Schedule for FY 20/21
• Introduction and first read of ordinance amending Section 4.90.040 to make sidewalk vendor permits expire one year from issuance
• Award contract to Onward Engineering for $69,980 for Euclid Street rehabilitation design (Edinger to Warner)
• Award contract to DMS Consultants for $63,500 for Residential Roadway Rehabilitation Project (Quadrants D2 and D3)
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to three OCTA utility agreements for I-405 Improvement Project

Measure HH Oversight Committee

The Measure HH Advisory Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss the audit of revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. The body will review a draft report for the City Council and an updated 20-year financial plan.

• Review of FY 2019/20 audit showing $12,364,200 in Measure HH revenues
• Discussion of $4,708,867 spent on recurring essential city services
• Review of $2,000,000 one-time payment toward unfunded pension liabilities
• Review of $5,655,333 in reserves set-aside for FY 2019/20
• Election of Committee Chair and Vice Chair

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a study session on accessory dwelling unit standards and a sports park roof replacement, then a regular meeting to decide on consent items and administrative actions. Key decisions include accepting $125,000 from Orange County for small business COVID-19 relief, amending the drainage fund budget for an emergency storm drain repair, and approving contract amendments for planning services.

• Accept $125,000 from County of Orange for COVID-19 small business economic support program
• Amend FY 2020/21 Drainage Fund Budget by $29,995 for Talbert Channel storm drain repair at 17712 Walnut Street
• Approve Amendment No. 2 to SageCrest Planning + Environmental agreement, adding $32,500 (total $77,500)
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to PlaceWorks agreement for General Plan Update, adding $138,000 and extending to Feb 28, 2022
• Study session on Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) standards and Sports Park Outbuildings Roof Replacement Project

Planning Commission

The January 13, 2021 Planning Commission meeting is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• Next meeting: February 10, 2021, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Fountain Valley Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities meets via Zoom to approve minutes from November 5, 2020, and discuss old and new business. Items include a social media campaign, Disability Friendly Business Awards, and updates on virtual dances, including a February 5 Valentine's Day-themed dance and a tentative April 2 dance. The committee also takes public and committee comments before adjourning to March 4, 2021.

• Approval of minutes from November 5, 2020
• Social media campaign update
• Disability Friendly Business Awards discussion with Phil Nisco
• Update on December 11 virtual Zoom dance
• Upcoming virtual Zoom dance on February 5 with Valentine's Day theme

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the January 6, 2021 special meeting of the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 3, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

• Special meeting of January 6, 2021 canceled
• Next regular meeting: February 3, 2021, 6:00 p.m., Council Chambers