Fountain Valley public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a closed session on real property negotiations, a study session recapping community events, and a regular meeting with consent items, a public hearing on an urgency ordinance for accessory dwelling units, and administrative items including a fiber optic contract. The council will also consider accepting opioid settlement funds and approving the Successor Agency's final budget schedule.

• Public hearing: Urgency ordinance amending Section 21.08.055 for accessory dwelling unit standards
• Accept $30,478.79 initial opioid settlement payment; allocate $20,000 over 18 years for school-based interventions
• Award contract to Crosstown Electrical & Data Inc. for $150,000/year for fiber optic repair services
• Approve $109,968 purchase order to De Nora Water Technologies for chlorine generators
• Accept Parcel Map No. 2016-113 for property at 10382 Avenida Cinco De Mayo

The City Council approved an urgency ordinance amending standards for accessory dwelling units. The council also awarded a fiber optic system contract and approved several budget amendments and record destruction requests.

• Adopted urgency ordinance amending Section 21.08.055 Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units (4-0)
• Awarded $150,000/year two-year contract to Crosstown Electrical & Data Inc for fiber optic services (4-0)
• Accepted $30,478.79 National Opioid Settlement payment and allocated $20,000 for school-based interventions (4-0)
• Amended FY 22/23 Water Fund budget by $35,000 for chlorine generators and authorized POs to De Nora Water Technologies, LLC ($109,968) and Tess Electric Inc ($25,000) (4-0)
• Approved requests to destroy records from the Fire, Finance, and Police departments (4-0)
• Approved Housing Successor Annual Report (4-0)
• Accepted Parcel Map No. 2016-113 for 10382 Avenida Cinco De Mayo (4-0)
• Adopted FY 2021-22 Measure M2 Expenditure Report (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a conditional use permit for a secondhand reuse store and a code amendment to align accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations with state law. The commission will also receive and file minutes from previous meetings. No other new or unfinished business is listed.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 1915 for Eco Tek, a 2,500 sq ft secondhand reuse store at 18880 Brookhurst Street in Fountain Valley Square
• Code Amendment No. 22-06 to amend Municipal Code Section 21.08.055 for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in compliance with state law
• CEQA exemptions recommended for both items
• Consent calendar: approve minutes from Oct 12 and Nov 9, 2022 meetings

Measure HH Oversight Committee

The Measure HH Advisory Oversight Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss the 20-Year Financial Plan, focusing on line item changes causing variances between the FY 2021/22 mid-year and FY 2022/23 annual budget plans. They will also approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss future meeting dates. No action will be taken on non-agendized items.

• Discussion of 20-Year Financial Plan variance between FY 2021/22 mid-year and FY 2022/23 annual budget
• Approval of minutes from October 28, 2022 and November 10, 2022 special meetings
• Discussion of tentative future meeting dates

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The Fountain Valley Housing and Community Development Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting. The main item is an information item featuring presentations from applicants for FY 2023-24 Fair Housing Service Provider and Public Service Agency grants; no action is required. The board will also approve minutes from its September 7, 2022 meeting.

• Presentations from FY 2023-24 Fair Housing Service Provider and Public Service Agency Grant Applicants
• Approval of minutes from September 7, 2022 meeting

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will consider consent calendar items including a $73,000 police uniform equipment purchase, a $229,869 contract amendment for I-405 project management, and a $193,440 fiber optic installation budget. The meeting also includes presentations and the swearing-in of newly elected council members, followed by the election of a new mayor.

• Approve $73,000 from State Asset Forfeiture Fund for police uniforms, badges, and name plates
• Adopt ordinance for 73-foot electronic message center sign at 18375 Euclid Street
• Approve $229,869 amendment to Psomas contract for I-405 Improvement Project
• Approve $193,440 budget for Frontier's city-wide fiber optic installation
• Administer oath of office to new council members and elect mayor

The City Council elected new leadership for 2023 and approved several infrastructure and police equipment contracts. The council also adopted an ordinance for a new electronic sign on Euclid Street and certified the November 2022 election results.

• Elected Kim Constantine as Mayor for 2023 (5-0)
• Elected Glenn Grandis as Mayor Pro Tem for 2023 (5-0)
• Approved $73,000 from State Asset Forfeiture Fund for police uniforms and equipment (5-0)
• Approved construction of a 73-foot-tall Electronic Message Center sign at 18375 Euclid Street (4-1)
• Approved $229,869 contract amendment with Psomas for I-405 Improvement Project (5-0)
• Approved $193,440 budget for Frontier's City-wide Fiber Optic Installation (5-0)
• Approved $3,640 AGA Engineers Inc. proposal for traffic signal modifications (5-0)
• Approved resolution declaring results of the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election (5-0)

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council is holding a special strategic planning study session to review accomplishments, assess the status of 3-year goals, and discuss challenges facing city departments. The session includes a SWOT analysis, setting SMART objectives, and discussions on the budget for strategic plan implementation and three new festivals. The council will also plan for the next retreat in spring 2023.

• Strategic planning session facilitated by Marie Knight of Knight Leadership Solutions
• Review of 3-year goal action items and success indicators
• SWOT analysis discussion
• Budgetary needs for strategic plan implementation
• Discussion on three new festivals and their resource impacts

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a study session on the city's financial outlook, then a regular meeting with public hearings on adopting updated fire and building codes, and a proposal for a 73-foot electronic message center with two displays at Fountain Valley Crossings. The consent calendar includes budget amendments, contract extensions, and a branding project contract.

• Public hearing on 73-foot EMC with two displays at Fountain Valley Crossings (Becker Boards Small LLC)
• Adoption of 2022 California Fire Code and Building Codes
• $50,000 fleet management budget amendment for fuel, increasing PO# 230060 by $34,000
• Amendment to CON-20-58 with Nieves Landscape, Inc. extending contract 2 years, +$24,836.76 annually
• Contract award to Allegra Consulting, Inc. for FVCSP Branding Project, $63,800 budget amendment

The City Council adopted the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code and introduced updates to the California Building Codes. The council also approved budget amendments for fuel and landscape maintenance, and extended a fire plan check service agreement.

• Adopted 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code (5-0)
• Approved first reading of California Building Codes update (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 budget amendment for fuel and $34,000 increase for PO# 230060 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 for Median and Right-of-Way Landscape Maintenance (5-0)
• Approved one-year extension for CSG Consultants, Inc. Fire Plan Check Service (5-0)
• Approved Code Amendment No. 19-06 for Fountain Valley Crossings Specific Plan (4-1)
• Approved mailing of Proposition 218 notice for Republic residential trash rate increases (4-1)
• Approved fee increase for Harper and Burns LLP (4-1)

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Fountain Valley Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities will meet to hear a presentation on a universally accessible playground, discuss old and new business including dances and social media campaigns, and take public comments. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and committee updates.

• Presentation by Rob Frizzelle on Universally Accessible Playground
• Disability Friendly Business Awards recap by Phil Nisco
• Social media campaign spotlight series and 2023 recommendations
• Update on October 7 Halloween dance and next dance on December 2
• City updates by Jenni Worsham

The committee approved the minutes from the September 1, 2022 meeting. A presentation regarding a Universally Accessible Playground was postponed to January. The committee reviewed the success of a Halloween-themed dance and noted upcoming events.

• Approved September 1, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Postponed Universally Accessible Playground presentation to January meeting

Measure HH Oversight Committee

The Measure HH Advisory Oversight Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss a recommendation letter to the City Council regarding budget reconciliation, and to review the methodology for reporting Measure HH revenues and expenditures. The committee will also consider future meeting topics and dates. No final actions are expected on non-agendized items.

• Consultant David Cain to present progress on budget reconciliation; final report due to City Council on November 15
• Discussion of Measure HH report methodology and potential changes
• Future committee meeting topics and dates to be discussed

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to modify an existing conditional use permit to allow on-site sale and consumption of beer and wine at a restaurant at 10585 Slater Avenue, Suite 4A. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the October 26 meeting. No other new or unfinished business is on the agenda.

• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit No. 1303M2 for Pholosophy dba Pholicious, Type 41 ABC liquor license, 10585 Slater Avenue, Suite 4A
• Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 22-33 approving the CUP modification with CEQA categorical exemption
• Consent calendar: approval of October 26, 2022 meeting minutes

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board for November 2, 2022, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 7, 2022.

• Meeting canceled
• Next regular meeting: December 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed $940,000 loan from the General Fund to the Housing Authority to support the purchase of a Central Cities Navigation Center in Garden Grove, addressing homelessness. The council will also discuss improving WiFi at the Sports Park, funding for a universally accessible playground, and other administrative items.

• Approve $940,000 loan to Housing Authority for Central Cities Navigation Center
• Discuss options for WiFi at Sports Park, including Spectrum at $4,399/month
• Consider funding for universally accessible playground with $211,000 state grant
• Adopt resolution appointing Sherry Johnson as Interim Budget Manager
• Introduce ordinance adopting 2022 California Fire Code

The City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding and cooperation agreement to fund the purchase of real property for a navigation center in Garden Grove. The council also appointed an interim budget manager and approved a security grant participation agreement with the City of Anaheim.

• Approved Central Cities Navigation Center MOU and funding agreement for property purchase in Garden Grove (5-0)
• Appointed Sherry Johnson as Interim Budget Manager and approved retired annuitant contract (5-0)
• Approved agreement with City of Anaheim for Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Participation (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance adopting 2022 California Fire Code as modified (5-0)
• Approved waiver of full reading for all ordinances (5-0)
• Received and filed October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Measure HH Oversight Committee

The Measure HH Advisory Oversight Committee is holding a special meeting to hear an update from consultant David Cain on reconciling the current budget with previous forecasts. The committee will also discuss a recommendation letter to the City Council and future meeting topics. No final action is expected on the budget item, as the report is due in November.

• Consultant David Cain presents progress on budget reconciliation
• Committee discusses recommendation letter to City Council
• Future meeting topics and dates to be discussed
• Public comments allowed on non-agendized items

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Becker Boards Small, LLC to amend the Fountain Valley Crossings Specific Plan to allow a 73-foot-tall digital billboard with two displays at 18375 Euclid Street, replacing an existing 59-foot pole sign. The proposal includes a Development Agreement with the city, which would pay an initial $60,000 and an annual fee of $550,000, increasing every five years. The commission will make a recommendation on the code amendment and development agreement, with final approval to be considered by the City Council on November 15, 2022.

• Code Amendment No. 19-06 to allow one digital billboard in the Fountain Valley Crossings Specific Plan
• Development Agreement with Becker Boards Small, LLC: $60,000 initial payment, $550,000 annual fee, 40-year initial term
• Proposed 73-foot-tall digital billboard with two 14x48-foot display panels at 18375 Euclid Street
• Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared under CEQA
• Public hearing on the digital billboard proposal

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a study session on a citizen satisfaction survey, community events recap, and new revenue/savings options, followed by a regular meeting. Key actions include the second reading and adoption of an ordinance prohibiting short-term rentals and increasing fines, termination of a local emergency from the Omni Metals fire, and receiving a strategic objectives update.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinance banning short-term rentals and increasing fines
• Resolution to terminate local emergency due to Omni Metals HazMat fire
• Receive and file Six Month Strategic Objectives update
• Presentation on Citizen Satisfaction Survey results
• Presentation on new revenue and/or savings options

The City Council voted 5-0 to approve a ban on all short-term rentals and directed staff to bring back a formal ordinance. The decision followed a lengthy public hearing with numerous speakers. The council also approved consent calendar items including code amendments for large family daycare homes and adult day care centers, and accepted a parcel map for property on Euclid Street.

• Approved ban on all short-term rentals (5-0)
• Approved code amendment for large family daycare homes and adult day care centers (5-0)
• Accepted Parcel Map No. 2021-113 for 18285-18375 Euclid Street (5-0)
• Approved FY 2021-22 Housing Authority Annual Report (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Cintas Corporation contract for uniform rental services (5-0)
• Approved resolution to accept Office of Traffic Safety STEP grant (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance prohibiting feeding wildlife on city property (5-0)
• Approved purchase of four 2023 Ford Police Interceptor patrol units for $194,919.10 (5-0)

Planning Commission

This is the regular meeting of the Fountain Valley Planning Commission. The agenda includes only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comments, with no specific projects, hearings, or decisions listed.

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for October 5, 2022, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 2, 2022.

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold public hearings on adopting the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update and introducing an ordinance to ban short-term rentals, with increased fines. They will also consider a second reading of an ordinance prohibiting feeding wildlife on city property to reduce coyotes, and decide on a salary increase for the City Manager. The consent calendar includes routine items like minutes and a liquor license.

• Adoption of 2021-2029 Housing Element Update (General Plan Amendment 22-02)
• Introduction of ordinance declaring short-term rentals prohibited and increasing fines
• Second reading of ordinance prohibiting feeding/disturbing wildlife on city property (coyote mitigation)
• Salary resolution increasing City Manager's base salary
• Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license for Extra Mile Market at 17980 Magnolia Street

The provided text is a fire department incident report for a building fire at 18400 Ward St, Fountain Valley, on November 17, 2019. It contains no city council meeting minutes or any decisions, approvals, or discussions by a council or board. The report details fire response, damage estimates ($50,000–$150,000), and cause under investigation.

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed ordinance to allow short-term rentals in certain zones and a separate ordinance to prohibit feeding wildlife on city property to reduce coyotes. They will also consider consent items including a $70,000 traffic safety grant, a contract extension with Cintas, and a parcel map acceptance, plus administrative items such as a $1.74 million street rehabilitation contract and a $194,919 police vehicle purchase.

• First reading of ordinance to allow short-term rentals in R-1 and GH districts, add regulations, and increase fines
• First reading of ordinance to prohibit feeding or disturbing wildlife on city property to reduce coyotes
• Award $1,738,521.88 construction contract to R.J. Noble Company for Heil Avenue and Ward Street resurfacing
• Approve $194,919.10 purchase of four 2023 Ford Police Interceptor patrol units
• Accept $70,000 Office of Traffic Safety STEP grant and amend FY 2022-23 budget

The City Council adopted an ordinance declaring that short-term rentals are already prohibited in Fountain Valley and increasing administrative and criminal fines for violations. The item was pulled from the consent calendar by Mayor Pro Tem Constantine for a separate vote and passed 5-0. The council also terminated the local emergency declaration related to the Omni Metals HazMat fire and approved the consent calendar items, including receiving minutes and a strategic objectives matrix.

• Adopted ordinance declaring short-term rentals prohibited and increasing fines for violations (5-0).
• Terminated the local emergency declaration due to the Omni Metals HazMat fire (5-0).
• Waived reading of all ordinances in full (5-0).
• Received and filed the draft minutes of the October 18, 2022 regular meeting (5-0).
• Received and filed the Six Month Strategic Objectives matrix (5-0).
• Moved the Hyundai check presentation to the November 1 meeting.

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission will hold public hearings on allowing short-term rentals in R-1 and GH zones, adopting the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, and approving two liquor license modifications at a gas station and a restaurant. They will also consider a 180-day extension for the Warner Avenue Animal Hospital project and receive an update on sign permits.

• Conditional Use Permit 1411-M for beer and wine sales at Extra Mile Market, 17980 Magnolia Street
• Conditional Use Permit 1748M-A for beer and wine sales at ROL Restaurant, 16173 Brookhurst Street
• Code Amendment 22-05 to allow short-term rentals in R-1 and GH zones with increased fines
• General Plan Amendment 22-02 to adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update
• 180-day extension for Warner Avenue Animal Hospital entitlements (PP 550, CUP 1863, VAR 334)

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The board will review the draft FY 2021-22 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to provide a recommendation to the City Council. Additionally, staff will present the tentative preparation schedule for the FY 2023-24 CDBG Action Plan.

• Review of FY 2021-22 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
• Review of tentative schedule for FY 2023-24 CDBG Action Plan preparation

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session on labor negotiations. The open session includes consent calendar items such as terminating the local COVID-19 emergency, amending the municipal code on drive-through facilities and residential density, and approving a $140,000 contract amendment for utility billing services. Public hearings will address code amendments for large family daycare homes and adult day care centers, and the council will consider salary schedule amendments and an insurance policy renewal not to exceed $1,123,695.

• Terminate local COVID-19 emergency declaration
• Code Amendment 22-03: drive-through facilities and stormwater grading
• Code Amendment 22-04: reduce residential density in Mixed-Use District from 100 to 75 du/ac
• Contract amendment with Infosend for utility billing services, $140,000
• Insurance policy renewals for FY 2022-23, total not to exceed $1,123,695

The City Council approved a code amendment reducing the maximum residential density in the Mixed-Use Zoning District from 100 to 75 dwelling units per acre, with a 3-2 vote. The council also adopted a resolution terminating the local COVID-19 emergency, approved a $140,000 utility billing contract amendment, and introduced an ordinance updating regulations for large family daycare homes and adult day care centers to comply with state law.

• Approved Code Amendment 22-04 reducing mixed-use density cap to 75 du/ac (3-2)
• Adopted resolution terminating local COVID-19 emergency (5-0)
• Approved $140,000 two-year amendment to Infosend utility billing contract (5-0)
• Introduced Code Amendment 22-02 for family daycare and adult day care regulations (4-1)
• Approved second three-year amendment for fire apparatus maintenance with Southern California Fleet Services (5-0)
• Adopted Code Amendment 22-03 on drive-through facilities and stormwater grading (5-0)
• Approved insurance policy renewals for 2022-23 totaling up to $1,123,695 (5-0)
• Adopted resolutions amending city salary schedule and Administrative Officers wages (5-0)

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Fountain Valley Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities will hear a presentation on a universally accessible playground, review nominations for an awards program, and discuss updates on social media spotlights and upcoming dances. The committee will also receive city updates and consider other recreational programming opportunities. The meeting is scheduled for September 1, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at The Center at Founders Village.

• Presentation on Universally Accessible Playground by Rob Frizzelle
• Awards program nominations review and recognition at City Council meeting on October 4, 2022
• Social media spotlight series updates for 2022
• Dance updates: past Luau theme and upcoming Halloween dance on October 7, 2022
• Next meeting date changed to November 10, 2022

The committee approved all four nominees for its Awards Program: AMUSE Foundation, Laura Doyle, Karla Cota, and Salvation Army Thrift Store. The awards will be presented at the October 4 City Council meeting. Minutes from May 5, 2022 were also approved 8-0.

• Approved minutes from May 5, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved all four Awards Program nominees: AMUSE Foundation, Laura Doyle, Karla Cota, Salvation Army Thrift Store (8-0)

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission is holding a study session to discuss the draft Housing Element Update for 2021-2029, a state-mandated plan to meet the city's housing needs. No votes or actions will be taken; the session is for learning and feedback. The city must accommodate a Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation of 4,839 new housing units, and the draft includes a sites inventory to show capacity.

• RHNA allocation: 4,839 units for 2021-2029, including 1,307 very-low, 786 low, 834 moderate, 1,912 above-moderate
• Housing sites inventory includes 15 sites, e.g., Prado Family Homes, Boomers, FV Crossings, with total capacity of 5,168 units
• Rezonings planned for sites like 16650 Harbor, Golden Triangle, Harbor Shopping Center, and others
• Inclusionary housing ordinance to be adopted in early 2023, potentially increasing capacity on several sites
• Next steps: adoption hearings scheduled for Planning Commission on September 14, 2022, and City Council on October 4, 2022

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a study session on community gardens, followed by closed session negotiations, then a regular meeting with consent items, public hearings, and administrative items. Key decisions include a proposed residential trash rate increase, a $2.8 million road rehabilitation contract, and a $584,334 sewer truck purchase.

• Public hearing on proposed residential trash rate increase (Prop 218) to comply with SB 1383 organics recycling
• Award $2,818,077.20 contract to R.J. Noble for Residential Roadway Rehabilitation Project (City Quadrant D3)
• Approve $584,334.17 purchase of Vactor 2110i Sewer Cleaner Truck from Haaker Equipment
• Approve $500,000 contract with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for personnel services
• Approve $165,950 OCTA amendment for Magnolia/Slater intersection improvements

The City Council approved Code Amendment 22-04, allowing residential density up to 75 dwelling units per acre in the MU-1 zone and 40-55 in the MU-2 zone, by a 3-2 vote. The council also approved a trash rate increase for organics recycling compliance (4-1) and a franchise agreement amendment for SB 1383 compliance (4-1). Other actions included approving a $2.8M road rehabilitation contract, a $584K sewer truck purchase, and a city manager division reorganization.

• Approved Code Amendment 22-04 allowing up to 75 DU/AC in MU-1 and 40-55 in MU-2 zones (3-2)
• Approved trash rate increase and Prop 218 protest hearing for organics recycling (4-1)
• Approved Republic Services franchise agreement Amendment #3 for SB 1383 compliance (4-1)
• Approved $2,818,077.20 contract to R.J. Noble for Residential Roadway Rehabilitation Project (5-0)
• Approved $584,334.17 purchase of Vactor 2110i sewer cleaner truck from Haaker Equipment (5-0)
• Approved city manager division reorganization including staffing changes (5-0)
• Approved $384,290 for Well 10 Rehab with amended change authority of $100,000 (5-0)
• Approved continuing local emergency due to Omni Metals HazMat Fire (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a firearm training business with an indoor shooting range, and on a code amendment to align local regulations with state law on large family daycare homes and adult day care centers. They will also receive updates on a sign program modification and the annual planning report.

• CUP 1903: Indoor shooting range and firearm training at 18183 Euclid Street
• Code Amendment 22-02: Update daycare home and adult day care regulations per state law
• Sign Permit 22-02: Modify sign program for Fountain Valley Village Center at 17900-17970 Magnolia Street
• Annual Planning Report for FY 2021-2022 to be forwarded to City Council

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The Housing and Community Development Advisory Board meeting scheduled for August 3, 2022, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 7, 2022.

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a study session on strategic planning, development project noticing, a finance sub-committee, and approval authority in the Crossings Specific Plan. The regular meeting includes consent items, public hearings, and administrative items, covering purchases, contracts, and an ordinance on camping in public areas.

• Purchase of Palo Alto firewalls and subscriptions from C1P Solutions
• Waive bidding and purchase 4 BMW police motorcycles for $136,016.38
• Three-year crossing guard services agreement with All City Management Services
• Award construction contract to Wright Construction for $84,800
• Introduction of ordinance on camping in public areas (Chapter 8.55)

The City Council introduced and approved the first read of an ordinance adding sections to the municipal code regarding camping in public areas. The council also approved several consent calendar items, including the purchase of police motorcycles and a crossing guard services agreement. A settlement authority was granted in a closed session regarding a worker's compensation claim.

• Approved first read of ordinance adding camping restrictions to municipal code (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 4 BMW police motorcycles for $136,016.38 (5-0)
• Approved 3-year crossing guard services agreement with option to extend (5-0)
• Approved $84,800 contract to Wright Construction Engineering (5-0)
• Approved $6,454 fee proposal from GMU Geotechnical (5-0)
• Approved continuing local emergency due to Omni Metals HazMat Fire (5-0)
• Approved SB 1383 grant award and consultant service award to Mike Balliet Consulting (5-0)
• Approved employment contract for Interim Finance Director Sherry Johnson (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 1906, which would allow Collective Energy to operate a yoga and meditation studio at 9055 Garfield Avenue. The commission will vote on whether to approve the permit, continue the request, or deny it. The agenda also includes approval of the June 8, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 1906 for a yoga studio at 9055 Garfield Avenue
• Proposed studio would offer yoga, meditation, sound therapy, reiki, and hypnobirthing classes
• Staff recommends approval with Resolution No. 22-15, including a CEQA Class 1 exemption
• Approval of minutes from the June 8, 2022 Planning Commission meeting

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Housing and Community Development Advisory Board on July 6, 2022, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session first. The main open-session items include adopting the FY 2022-23 budget and ten-year capital plan, declaring a Level 2 water shortage with turf irrigation restrictions, and authorizing a Proposition 218 notice for a proposed residential trash rate increase. The council will also consider a homeless navigation center MOU with neighboring cities and several consent calendar contracts.

• Adopt FY 2022-23 Annual Operating Budget & Ten-Year Capital Improvement Program
• Declare Level 2 Water Supply Shortage, prohibit potable water irrigation of non-functional turf at commercial/industrial/institutional sites
• Authorize distribution of Proposition 218 notice for proposed residential trash collection rate increase
• Approve MOU with Garden Grove and Westminster to advance a Homeless Navigation Center
• Approve $71,500 five-year copier lease and maintenance contract with Ricoh

The City Council unanimously approved the FY 2022-23 Annual Operating Budget, Ten-Year Capital Improvement Program, financial policies, GANN appropriations limit, and utility fee schedule, and created an Ad-Hoc Finance Subcommittee. They also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Garden Grove and Westminster to advance a Homeless Navigation Center, and authorized distribution of a Proposition 218 notice for a proposed residential trash rate increase (4-1, Constantine dissenting). All other consent calendar items, including the military equipment use policy and water shortage resolution, were approved unanimously.

• Adopted FY 2022-23 budget and ten-year capital plan (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Garden Grove and Westminster for Homeless Navigation Center (5-0)
• Authorized Prop 218 trash rate increase notification (4-1)
• Adopted ordinance establishing Military Equipment Use Policy (5-0)
• Declared Level 2 Water Supply Shortage, prohibiting potable irrigation of non-functional turf (5-0)
• Awarded $96,027 GIS contract to Bucknam Infrastructure Group (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 traffic signal timing maintenance with AGA Engineers (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022-23 CDBG Annual Action Plan (5-0)

Measure HH Oversight Committee

The Measure HH Advisory Oversight Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss a draft recommendation letter to the City Council regarding the FY 2021/22 budget's compliance with Measure HH and the Responsible Spending Pledge. They will also discuss future meeting topics and dates. No final action will be taken on non-agendized items.

• Discussion of draft recommendation letter for FY 2021/22 budget compliance
• Review of schedules related to Measure HH spending
• Future committee meeting topics and tentative dates

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council is holding a special strategic planning study session, facilitated by Marie Knight of Knight Leadership Solutions. The session will review the status of current three-year goals, discuss roles and responsibilities, and work on defining the city's future vision and SMART objectives. Staff will later present six-month strategic objectives to the council.

• Strategic planning session facilitated by Marie Knight of Knight Leadership Solutions
• Review of current 3-year Goal action items
• Review of pre-retreat interviews and survey results
• Discussion of roles and responsibilities and city vision
• Staff to present six-month strategic objectives at upcoming study session

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider modifying an existing Conditional Use Permit to allow a Type 41 beer and wine license for the Artisan Cafe at 10065 Garfield Avenue. The restaurant, a large-format establishment with 91 seats, seeks to serve beer, wine, and mimosas to dine-in customers only. Staff recommends approval with conditions, including no alcohol in the outdoor patio or drive-through. The consent calendar includes approval of the May 11, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 1850M to add Type 41 beer and wine license for Artisan Cafe at 10065 Garfield Avenue
• Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 22-16 approving the CUP modification with conditions
• Conditions include no alcohol consumption on outdoor patio, no drive-through alcohol sales, and employee LEAD certification
• Consent calendar: Receive and file May 11, 2022 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• CEQA exemption under Class 1, Section 15301 (existing facilities)

City Council

The City Council will consider the adoption of the FY 2022-23 Annual Operating Budget, the Ten-Year Capital Improvement Program, and various financial and debt policies. The meeting also includes a study session regarding the regulation of group homes and a public hearing on municipal code amendments for outdoor retail displays.

• Adoption of FY 2022-23 Annual Operating Budget and Ten-Year Capital Improvement Program
• Approval of $23,680 Cost Sharing Agreement with Municipal Water District of Orange County
• First Amendment to AdminSure agreement for Workers’ Compensation up to $100,000
• Public Hearing regarding outdoor display and sales for large grocery and big box stores
• Approval of the final map for Tract No. 19115 at 9801 Starfish Avenue

The City Council approved an employment agreement for Maggie Le-Nguyen as City Manager, adopted a policy on enhanced noticing of development projects, and approved several consent calendar items including the Strategic Plan update, transportation CIP, and a cooperative road agreement with Huntington Beach. The FY 2022-23 budget was continued to the June 21 meeting.

• Approved employment agreement for Maggie Le-Nguyen as City Manager (5-0)
• Adopted policy on enhanced noticing of development projects (4-1)
• Approved Strategic Plan Review Update (4-1)
• Adopted 7-Year Transportation CIP for Measure M2 (4-1)
• Approved water loss control cost sharing agreement with MWDOC for $23,680 (4-1)
• Approved Final Map for Tract 19115 at 9801 Starfish Avenue (4-1)
• Approved cooperative agreement with Huntington Beach for Newland Street resurfacing (4-1)
• Continued FY 2022-23 budget to June 21 meeting (5-0)

Measure HH Oversight Committee

The Measure HH Advisory Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss a draft recommendation letter for the FY 2021/22 budget. The committee will also discuss tentative dates for future meetings.

• Discussion of draft recommendation letter to City Council regarding FY 2021/22 budget compliance
• Discussion of future committee meeting topics and dates

Measure HH Oversight Committee

The Measure HH Advisory Oversight Committee will review the projected revenues and expenditures for FY2021/22 and the proposed budget for FY2022/23, which will also go to the City Council on June 7. They will discuss a draft recommendation letter to the City Council on budget compliance with Measure HH and the Responsible Spending Pledge. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and setting future meeting dates.

• Review of projected Measure HH revenues and expenditures for FY2021/22
• Discussion of proposed Measure HH budget for FY2022/23
• Draft recommendation letter to City Council on budget compliance
• Approval of minutes from February 2, 2022 meeting
• Public comments limited to non-agendized items

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The regular meeting scheduled for June 1, 2022, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 6, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a study session on the FY 2022/23 budget, then in open session consider adopting an ordinance to increase Tier 1 employee pension cost-sharing, approve a staffing services contract amendment, and review the local emergency from the Omni Metals HazMat fire. The agenda also includes a closed-session real property negotiation for 18375 Euclid Street.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending CalPERS contract to increase Tier 1 employee pension contributions
• Approve second amendment to agreement with Vincent Benjamin Group for temporary employee staffing services
• Review need for continuing local emergency due to Omni Metals HazMat fire
• Closed session: real property negotiation for 18375 Euclid Street with Becker Boards
• Study session: FY 2022/2023 budget workshop follow-up

The City Council approved a resolution to continue the local emergency due to the Omni Metals HazMat Fire. Consent calendar items, including minutes and a staffing agreement amendment, were approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the closed session had no reportable action.

• Approved resolution continuing local emergency for Omni Metals HazMat Fire (5-0)
• Received and filed draft minutes of May 3, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance (second reading) as part of consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved second amendment to agreement with Vincent Benjamin Group for temporary staffing (5-0)

General Plan Advisory Committee

The General Plan Advisory Committee met to discuss the Housing Element, including sites inventory, ADUs, and density. The committee also reviewed draft General Plan policies and goals. No final decisions were made, as the committee only provided comments on these draft items.

• Discussion of Housing Element sites inventory, ADUs, and density
• Review of draft General Plan topics and policies

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a study session on political signs and the FY 22/23 budget, then a regular meeting with consent items, public hearings, and administrative items. Key decisions include approving $1,260,842 in SB-1 funds for street rehabilitation, introducing an ordinance on military equipment use per AB 481, and approving a license agreement with SiFi Networks for citywide fiber optic infrastructure. The council will also consider several smaller contracts and extensions.

• Approve $1,260,842 in SB-1 funds for Heil Avenue and Ward Street resurfacing and Residential Roadway Rehabilitation in Quadrant D3
• Introduce ordinance establishing Military Equipment Use Policy per CA AB 481
• Approve license agreement with SiFi Networks for citywide fiber optic infrastructure
• Approve $25,050 amendment to Iteris Inc. for fiber optic maintenance
• Award four material testing contracts up to $400,000 each for three years

The City Council approved a license agreement with SiFi Networks for a citywide fiber optic infrastructure deployment, and also introduced an ordinance establishing a military equipment use policy per state law. Consent calendar items 1-4 were approved, while item 5 was pulled and then approved separately. No substantive decisions were made in closed session.

• Approved license agreement with SiFi Networks for citywide fiber optic infrastructure (5-0)
• Introduced first reading of ordinance establishing military equipment use policy per AB 481 (5-0)
• Approved SB-1 fund project list for street rehabilitation, $1,260,842 (5-0)
• Approved Pavement Management Plan update for Measure M (M2) program (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to Iteris Inc. for $25,050 for fiber optic maintenance (5-0)
• Approved fee proposal from Interwest up to $80,000 for engineering plan check extension (5-0)
• Approved on-call list for material testing services, four contracts up to $400,000 each (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a code amendment to permanently allow outdoor displays and sales for grocery stores over 14,000 square feet and big box stores over 130,000 square feet. The commission will also review the FY2022-2023 Public Works Capital Improvements Program for General Plan consistency.

• Code Amendment 22-01: Removing sunset date for permanent outdoor displays at large grocery and big box stores
• Public Works Capital Improvements Program (FY2022-2023) consistency determination
• Election of new Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Election of new Sign Committee members and alternate

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council is holding a special meeting on May 10, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room at 10200 Slater Avenue. The sole agenda item is a closed session to conduct interviews for the City Manager position. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session interviews for City Manager position

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council is holding a special meeting on May 6, 2022, with a single agenda item: closed-session interviews for the City Manager position. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to candidate interviews.

• Closed session interviews for City Manager
• Special meeting at 4:00 p.m. in City Council Conference Room, 10200 Slater Avenue

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Fountain Valley Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities is meeting to approve minutes, review old business including the social media spotlight series and awards program, and discuss new business such as upcoming dances and recreational programming. The committee will also hear public comments and set future agenda items before adjourning to September 1, 2022.

• Approval of March 3, 2022 meeting minutes
• Social media spotlight series: quarterly features in 2022 (January–Terry Coakley, April–Scott Quinlan, July–Kayla Borack, October–Herman Ajamian)
• Awards program marketing updates and kickoff
• Update on April 1, 2022 in-person spring dance; next dance June 10, 2022 (prom theme); determine themes for August and October dances
• City updates from Community Services Supervisor Ben Dieterle

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities approved the March 3, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (8-0). They discussed the upcoming June 10 prom-themed dance, reviewed the awards program with an August 26 deadline, and noted concerns about Access pick-up delays and a verbally abusive attendee at the April dance.

• Approved March 3, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (8-0)
• Set June 10, 2022 as next dance date with prom theme
• Set August dance theme as Luau/Summer Fun and October as Halloween with costume contest
• Confirmed awards program deadline of August 26 and presentation on October 4

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The special meeting scheduled for May 4, 2022, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council is holding a special meeting on May 4, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. for a closed session to conduct interviews for the City Manager position. The meeting is limited to this single item, and public comment is available via speaker cards before the closed session.

• Closed session interviews for City Manager
• Special meeting held at 10200 Slater Avenue, City Council Conference Room

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a closed session, study session, and regular meeting. Key items include approving up to $2 million per contract for water well services, a lease with Outfront Media for an electronic sign, and additional purchasing authority for the City Manager related to the Omni Metals fire. The council will also hear a homeless update and discuss the County Island area.

• Approve additional $250,000 for Omni Metals fire remediation services
• Award 3 contracts up to $2,000,000 each for water well services
• Approve lease with Outfront Media for electronic reader board at 10955 Ellis Avenue
• Public hearing on FY 2022-23 CDBG Annual Action Plan (to be continued to June 21)
• Update on County Island Area and homeless update presentations

The City Council approved an on-call list of qualified contractors for water well services, awarding three contracts of up to $2,000,000 each for a three-year term with an option for a two-year extension. The council also approved a lease agreement with Outfront Media for an electronic reader board sign at 10955 Ellis Avenue, despite a split vote. A public hearing on the FY 2022-23 CDBG Annual Action Plan was moved to June 21, 2022.

• Approved on-call list and three contracts for water well services, up to $2M each (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Outfront Media for electronic reader board sign at 10955 Ellis Avenue (3-1-1)
• Moved CDBG Annual Action Plan public hearing to June 21, 2022
• Received and filed draft minutes of April 19, 2022 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution proclaiming a local emergency due to the April 20, 2022 fire at Omni Metals, 11665 Coley River Circle. The fire caused hazardous water runoff that was contained with sand, and soil samples showed high levels of cyanide and heavy metals. Declaring an emergency would give the city additional authority, liability protection, and funding access for remediation. The council will vote on whether to approve the resolution.

• Resolution proclaiming local emergency due to Omni Metals HazMat Fire
• Fire at 11665 Coley River Circle on April 20, 2022
• Soil contamination with cyanide and heavy metals on Coley River Circle
• Remediation of public areas declared safe by April 22, 2022
• City to seek reimbursement from Omni Metals and state/federal sources

City Council

The City Council will review a proposed ordinance for the Slater Avenue Mixed-Use Project at 10201, 10221, and 10231 Slater Avenue. The meeting also includes a study session regarding a marketing update for the Fountain Valley Crossing Specific Plan.

• Zoning Map Amendment 433 and Code Amendment 21-01 for the Slater Avenue Mixed-Use Project
• Fountain Valley Crossing Specific Plan Marketing Update presentation
• Resolution of Intention regarding CalPERS contract amendment
• Closed session discussions regarding anticipated litigation

The City Council approved a zoning map amendment and code amendment for the Slater Avenue Mixed-Use Project at 10201, 10221, and 10231 Slater Avenue, changing the designation from C1 to MU-1 and creating a mixed-use zoning district. The vote was 3-2, with Council Members Bui, Grandis, and Vo in favor, and Mayor Pro Tem Constantine and Mayor Harper opposed. The council also adopted a resolution of intention for a CalPERS contract amendment. Several proposals by Mayor Pro Tem Constantine, including giving the council final say on Fountain Valley Crossings developments and changing campaign sign enforcement, failed due to lack of a second.

• Adopted Zoning Map Amendment 433 and Code Amendment 21-01 for Slater Avenue Mixed-Use Project (3-2)
• Adopted resolution of intention for CalPERS contract amendment (5-0)
• Received and filed draft minutes of April 5, 2022 meeting (5-0)
• Proposal to give City Council final say on Fountain Valley Crossings developments failed (no second)
• Proposal to change campaign sign enforcement to fine candidates directly failed (no second)
• Proposal to tighten campaign sign ordinance for nonresidential zones failed (no second)

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission is considering a proposal to convert a childcare center into nine residential units at 17210 Newhope Street. The meeting also includes discussions on a new 4,000 square foot building at Bushard Street and a liquor license modification for INI Restaurant.

• Conditional Use Permit for nine residential units at 17210 Newhope Street
• Precise Plan No. 565 for a new 4,000 square foot building at 17071 Bushard
• Liquor license modification for INI Restaurant at 16189 Brookhurst Street
• Review of March 9, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss regional appointments scheduled for the May 19, 2022, City Selection Committee meeting. The council will also enter closed session to discuss a public employee appointment for the City Manager position.

• Discussion on regional appointments for the May 19, 2022, City Selection Committee meeting
• Closed session regarding the appointment of a City Manager

The City Council held a special meeting with a closed session. During the open portion, members discussed preferences for regional appointments to be made by the city selection committee on May 19, 2022. No formal decisions or votes were recorded, and the closed session on the City Manager appointment had no reportable action.

• Discussed regional appointment preferences for city selection committee (no vote)
• Closed session on City Manager appointment: no reportable action

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The Board will review the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Action Plan. Following this review, the Board may forward a recommendation for approval to the City Council.

• Review of FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plan

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a public hearing on the Slater Avenue Mixed-Use Project, which includes a General Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, Code Amendment, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration. The council will also consider amendments to employee memoranda of understanding and salary schedules, and approve employment contracts for interim department heads. The meeting includes a closed session on labor negotiations, potential litigation, and real property negotiations for properties on Los Alamos Street.

• Public hearing on Slater Avenue Mixed-Use Project at 10201, 10221, 10231 Slater Avenue: General Plan Amendment from General Commercial to Mixed Use 1, Zoning Map Amendment from C1-Local Business to MU-1, and new Mixed-Use Zoning District
• Resolution amending City Salary Schedule and Memoranda of Understandings for Firefighters, Police Officers, and management units
• Employment contract for Interim Finance Director Ernestine Jones as Retired Annuitant
• Employment contract for Interim IT Manager Jackeline Luengas-Alwafai as Retired Annuitant with 180-day wait period exception
• Closed session: real property negotiation for 17565 & 17569 Los Alamos Street with Boys and Girls Club

The City Council approved the Slater Avenue Mixed-Use Project at 10201, 10221, and 10231 Slater Avenue, including a general plan amendment, zoning map amendment, conditional use permit, and mitigated negative declaration, by a 3-2 vote. The council also approved consent calendar items, salary schedule amendments, and employment contracts for interim directors. Closed session items had no reportable action.

• Approved Slater Avenue Mixed-Use Project (GPA 21-01, ZMA 433, CA 21-01, MND) (3-2)
• Approved consent calendar items 1-4, including minutes, MemorialCare agreement, strategic objectives update, and conflict-of-interest code amendment (5-0)
• Adopted resolution amending salary schedule and MOU amendments (5-0)
• Approved employment contract for Interim Finance Director Ernestine Jones as retired annuitant (5-0)
• Approved employment contract for Interim IT Manager Jackeline Luengas-Alwafai and 180-day wait period exception (5-0)

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a closed session on existing litigation, followed by a study session on employee attraction marketing, and a regular meeting. Key actions include adopting an ordinance for SB 1383 organic waste recycling, approving an interim city manager contract, and approving the 2022 legislative platform.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending Chapter 6.08 to include SB 1383 organic waste reduction and recycling requirements
• Approval of employment contract for Interim City Manager Raul Godinez II as a Retired Annuitant
• Approval of 2022 Legislative Platform
• Resolution implementing preferential permit parking for 2022 holidays (Easter, Cinco De Mayo, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day)
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel regarding Randall Auster v. City of Fountain Valley

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Fountain Valley Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities will meet in person to approve minutes, discuss the social media spotlight series, and plan upcoming dances, including deciding whether the April 1 dance will be virtual or in-person. The committee will also receive updates on the awards program and city matters.

• Approval of minutes from January 6, 2022 meeting
• Social media spotlight series: January – Terry Coakley, April – Scott Quinlan, July – Kayla Borack, October – TBD
• Update on virtual Valentine's dance held February 4, 2022
• Decision on April 1, 2022 dance format (virtual or in-person)
• Awards program marketing updates

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities approved the January 6, 2022 minutes with corrections (8-0) and rescheduled the June 3, 2022 dance to June 10, 2022 (8-0). The committee discussed the April 1, 2022 dance format, deferring a decision until a survey of participants is completed. Updates were provided on the Spotlight Series, awards program marketing, ADA path-of-travel concerns, and a 5k race collaboration request.

• Approved January 6, 2022 meeting minutes with corrections (8-0)
• Rescheduled June 3, 2022 dance to June 10, 2022 (8-0)
• Tabled decision on April 1, 2022 dance format pending survey results

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The Housing and Community Development Advisory Board will hold a public hearing to review the Draft FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plan. The board will also elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair. Additionally, the board will receive a status report on the FY 2021-22 CDBG Public Service Agency Grant Program.

• Public hearing for Draft FY 2022-23 Annual Action Plan
• Election of HCD Advisory Board Chair and Vice-Chair
• FY 2021-22 CDBG Public Service Agency Grant Program 2nd Quarter Status Report

City Council

The City Council will consider a liquor license for Thanh Long Supermarket and an ordinance regarding organic waste recycling. The meeting also includes closed session discussions regarding labor negotiations and the appointment of a City Manager.

• Public hearing for Type 20 beer and wine license at 16112 Harbor Boulevard
• First reading of ordinance amending Municipal Code for SB 1383 organic waste requirements
• Fee proposal from Interwest for engineering services not to exceed $80,000
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators including POA, POMU, and FVFA
• Public employee appointment for the position of City Manager

The City Council approved a Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license for Thanh Long Supermarket at 16112 Harbor Boulevard, and introduced an ordinance to add organic waste recycling requirements per SB 1383. They also approved consent items, including the 2021 Housing Element Progress Report and an $80,000 engineering contract with Interwest. Council directed enhanced noticing for development projects and received a Measure HH oversight report.

• Approved Type 20 liquor license for Thanh Long Supermarket (5-0)
• Introduced first reading of SB 1383 organic waste ordinance (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Annual State Housing Element Progress Report (5-0)
• Accepted Interwest fee proposal up to $80,000 for plan check services (5-0)
• Approved Measure HH FY2020/21 audited revenues and expenditures report (5-0)
• Directed enhanced noticing for development projects via PCTA, keeping 500-foot radius

Measure HH Oversight Committee

The Measure HH Advisory Oversight Committee is reviewing a draft report regarding the audit of revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. The committee plans to present these findings to the City Council on March 1, 2022.

• Review and discussion of the 20/21 Measure HH Report Card and draft report to City Council
• Approval of minutes from the February 2, 2022, regular meeting
• Discussion of future meeting dates regarding the FY 2022/23 proposed HH budget

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a proposal to expand an existing office building at 10061 Talbert Avenue by 2,118 square feet, and a request for a conditional use permit to operate a wedding and event facility at 18225 Euclid Street. Both projects are recommended for approval and are categorically exempt from CEQA. The agenda also includes approval of the January 12, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Precise Plan No. 566: Expand first floor of office building at 10061 Talbert Avenue by 2,118 sq ft (total 32,118 sq ft)
• Conditional Use Permit No. 1899: Wedding and event facility at 18225 Euclid Street
• Consent calendar: Approve minutes of January 12, 2022 Planning Commission meeting
• Both projects are CEQA-exempt under Class 1 (Existing Facilities)

Measure HH Oversight Committee

The Measure HH Advisory Oversight Committee will review the fiscal year 2021 audit results and a draft report on fund usage. The committee will also discuss the updated 20-year financial plan and propose future meeting dates. The final findings are scheduled to be presented to the City Council on March 1, 2022.

• Review of Measure HH audit report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 by Davis Farr LLP
• Discussion of 20-Year Financial Plan update with revenues through December 31, 2021
• Draft report to City Council regarding FY2021 Measure HH Revenues and Expenditures
• Proposal of future meeting dates including March 1, 2022, and May 18, 2022

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for February 2, 2022, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 2, 2022.

City Council

The City Council approved allocating $7,952,893 in federal ARPA funds to government services, introduced a hotel development code amendment, and raised the senior transportation fare to $2.00. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $7,952,893 ARPA/SLFRF allocation for government services (5-0)
• Introduced Code Amendment 21-05 for alternative hotel development standards (5-0)
• Approved 'Hop On!' senior transportation fare increase to $2.00 (5-0)
• Approved $80,600 fee proposal for Frontier fiber optic installation plan checking (5-0)
• Approved $137,255 fee proposal for Interwest construction management services (5-0)
• Approved Govinvest agreement for UAL funding strategy software and consulting (5-0)
• Received and filed draft minutes of January 18, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits for alcohol sales: one for beer and wine at Thanh Long Supermarket and one for on-site alcohol service and extended hours at GEM Restaurant. The commission will also receive an update on sign committee actions, including a request for a digital sign at an Arco station. The agenda includes consent calendar approval of prior meeting minutes.

• CUP 1896: Thanh Long Supermarket, 16112 Harbor Blvd, Type 20 off-sale beer and wine license
• CUP 1845M: GEM Restaurant, 10836-10838 Warner Ave, Type 47 on-sale license and hours extended to 9:00 am
• Sign Permit 21-10: Arco gas station, 17520 Brookhurst St, convert to digital LED sign
• Consent calendar: Approve Dec 8, 2021 meeting minutes

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Fountain Valley Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities will meet to approve minutes, discuss old business including the social media spotlight series and awards program, and plan recreational programming such as upcoming dances. They will also hear public comments and set future agenda items.

• Social media spotlight series: January – Terry Coakley, April – Scott Quinlan, July – Kayla Borack, October – TBD
• Awards program promotional materials update
• Next dance date: February 4, 2022 – decide virtual or in-person
• Future dance calendar to be determined
• Other recreational programming opportunities

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities approved the November 4, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0-1, with one abstention). They discussed the social media spotlight series, an awards program update, and reported on the successful virtual holiday dance. The next dance is scheduled for February 4, 2022, virtually, with future events to be determined.

• Approved November 4, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0-1, Santoro abstaining)
• Set social media spotlight series for January, April, July, October
• Scheduled next virtual dance for February 4, 2022
• Noted awards program promotional materials in progress

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The regular meeting scheduled for January 5, 2022, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 2, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.