City Council - Regular Meeting
The Fountain Valley City Council discussed city council expenditures and city manager authority contracts, with a notable debate regarding attorney fees incurred by one council member. The council also reviewed and revised several city council policies, including one on social media use. The meeting concluded with public comments on various topics, including the city’s potential transition to a charter city and the appointment of a new police chief.
About this meeting
- Government Body
- City Council
- Meeting Type
- City Council
- Location
- Fountain Valley, CA
- Meeting Date
- February 17, 2026
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
12 items on the agenda.
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Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Name of case: City of Fountain Valley v. Omni Metals
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: (1 potential case)
City Council expenditures (legal/conference) and City Manager Authority Contracts
Presentation by Ryan Smith, Finance Director
City Council Policy Update
Presentation by Rick Miller, City Clerk
Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the February 3, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
Page 5
Receive and file the quarterly Treasurer's Report for quarter ended December 31, 2025.
Page 12 Recommended Action: Receive and file the quarterly Treasurer's Report for quarter ended December 31, 2025.
City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives for September 23, 2025 through March 17, 2026
Page 62
Approve the City of Fountain Valley Register of Demands for the period of 1/22/2026 to 2/4/2026
Page 69 Recommended Action: Staff recommends Alternative No. 1 to approve the attached Register of Demands representing payments made by the City of Fountain Valley between 1/22/2026 and 2/4/2026 for a total of $4,936,450.61.
Approval of (1) the renewal of Brightly asset management software subscriptions and (2) an agreement for managed support services, in a net-neutral total annual cost, to provide enhanced training, support, and integration continuity for Brightly asset man
Page 81 Recommended Action: Approve the Brightly renewal and the managed support services agreement as presented, resulting in a $17.83 cost increase while strengthening post-implementation support, training continuity, and operational sustainability.
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Revising Fountain Valley Municipal Code Section 2.04.200 Regarding the Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore
Page 129 Staff recommends the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance Revising Fountain Valley Municipal Code Section 2.04.200 Regarding the Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore.
Accept the MKN & Associates Fee Proposal in the Amount of $299,372 for the Design of the Bushard Street and Slater Avenue Waterline Replacement Project (Project).
Presentation by Kyle Hilton, Senior Civil Engineer Page 134 Recommended Action: Accept the MKN & Associates fee proposal in the amount of $299,372 for the Design of the Bushard Street and Slater Avenue Waterline Replacement Project