City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

The Fountain Valley City Council discussed the potential extension of a concession agreement for Agape Tennis Academy, considered amendments to the municipal code regarding two-unit developments, urban lot splits, breweries, distilleries, and artist studios, and approved a construction contract for school area improvements. The council also approved a concession agreement for snack bar operations at the Sports Park and a professional services contract for a police department organizational assessment.

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Fountain Valley, CA
Meeting Date
December 16, 2025

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

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CLOSED SESSIONItem 1

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS

Properties: 17168 Newhope #204 (APN: 938-785-82), 17168 Newhope #234 (APN: 938-786-12, 17168 Newhope #102 (APN: 938-785-68), 17168 Newhope #202 (APN: 938-785-80), 17168 Newhope #231 (APN: 938-786-09), 17168 Newhope #230 (APN: 938-786-08), 17168 Newhope #112 (APN: 938-785-78), 17230 Newhope #101 (APN: 938-785-23), 17230 Newhope #103 (APN: 938-785-25), 17230 Newhope #205 (APN: 938-785-41), 17230 Newhope #206 (APN: 938-785-42), 17230 Newhope #102 (APN: 938-785-24), 17230 Newhope #201 (APN: 938-785-37), 17230 Newhope #202 (APN: 938-785-38) Agency Negotiators: Maggie Le, City Manager; Omar Dadabhoy, Deputy City Manager/Community Development Director; Ashlyn Newman, Neighborhood Improvement Manager; Victor Viramontes, Management Analyst; Robert Daley, Housing Technician; Colin Burns, Attorney for the City. Negotiating Parties: City of Fountain Valley and Fountain Valley Rentals, LLP Recommendations: 1. Receive staff presentation prior to closed session discussion 2. Convene closed session discussion and provide direction regarding price and terms of payment

STUDY SESSIONItem 1

Agape Tennis Academy Extension Request Review

Presentation by Rob Frizzelle, Community Services Director

OPEN SESSION

CALL TO ORDER

6:00 p.m.

OPEN SESSION

INVOCATION

Brock Snook, Associate pastor - Branches Church

OPEN SESSION

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

Council Member Glenn Grandis

OPEN SESSION

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/ROLL CALL

Council Members: Bui, Constantine, Grandis, Vice Mayor / Vice Chair Harper, Mayor/Chair Cunneen

OPEN SESSION

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS

OPEN SESSION

CITY MANAGER / MAYOR UPDATE

OPEN SESSION

PRESENTATIONS

Certificates of Recognition to the 2026 Miss Fountain Valley Winner Maya Lessenger and Her Court – Presentation by Mayor Cunneen

CONSENT CALENDARItem 1

Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the December 2, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting

Page 6

CONSENT CALENDARItem 2

City of Fountain Valley Six Month Strategic Objectives for September 23, 2025 through March 17, 2026

Recommended Action: Receive and File the six-month strategic objectives matrix for September 23, 2025, through March 17, 2026 Page 11

CONSENT CALENDARItem 3

Approve the Register of Demands for the period of 11/20/2025 to 12/3/2025

Recommended Action: Staff recommends Alternative No. 1 to approve the attached Register of Demands representing payments made by the City of Fountain Valley between 11/20/2025 and 12/3/2025 for a total of $1,155,151.73. Page 17

CONSENT CALENDARItem 4

Housing Authority and Housing Successor Agency Annual Report - FY 2024/25

Recommended Action: Receive and file the Housing Authority and Housing Successor Agency Annual Report; authorize staff to forward the report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor's Office and post the Report on the City's website by December 31, 2025. Page 26

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 5

Introduction and First Read: Code Amendment No. 25-05 – An Amendment to Fountain Valley Municipal Code to Add Sections 21.09 and 21.67 and Amend Section 21.08 Regarding SB 9 Two Unit Developments and Urban Lot Splits

Recommended Action: Staff is requesting City Council approval of Alternative No. 1 to introduce the attached Ordinance approving a categorical exemption per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approving Code Amendment No. 25-05 to add Fountain Valley Municipal Code Sections 21.09 (SB 9 two-unit residential developments and urban lot splits) and 21.67 and amend Section 21.08 (Attachment #4). Presentation by Ron Vargas, Assistant Planner Page 39

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 6

Code Amendment No. 25-06 – An Amendment to the Fountain Valley Municipal Code (FVMC) Section 21.10.030, 21.15.030, 21.90.020, and the Addition of Section 21.30.100 to Amend Use Requirements for Breweries and Distillers, Artist Studios, Automatic Teller Machines and Large Format Restaurants

Recommended Action: Staff is requesting City Council approval of Alternative No. 1: Introduce and approve the attached Ordinance approving a categorical exemption per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and approving Code Amendment No. 25-06 to amend Fountain Valley Municipal Code Sections 21.10.030, 21.15.030, 21.90.020, and add Section 21.30.100 to amend use requirements for breweries and distilleries, artist studios, automatic teller machines, and large and small format restaurants. Presentation by Ron Vargas, Assistant Planner Page 69

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMSItem 7

Accept the bids and award a construction contract to WGJ Enterprises, Inc. dba: PCI for the Signing and Striping Improvements for Eleven (11) School Areas, Project No. 24043, in the amount not-to-exceed $84,750.

Recommended Action: Accept the bids and award a construction contract to WGJ Enterprises, Inc. dba: PCI for the Signing and Striping Improvements for Eleven (11) School Areas, in the amount not-to-exceed $84,750. Presentation by Jessenia Penaloza, Assistant Engineer Page 97

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMSItem 8

Approval of a Concession Agreement with Borden & Robinson, LLC DBA Dos Mamacitas for Snack Bar Operations at the Fountain Valley Sports Park

Recommended Action: Approve the Concession Agreement with Borden & Robinson, LLC, for Snack Bar Operations at the Fountain Valley Sports Park Presentation by Rob Frizzelle, Community Services Director Page 144

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMSItem 9

Approval of a professional services contract with Baker Tilly for a comprehensive organizational assessment of the Police Department in a not-to-exceed amount of $75,258; approval of a $15,000 contingency, and a Budget Amendment to appropriate $90,260 from the General Fund into the Police Department Professional Services Fund

Recommended Action: Approve a professional services contract with Baker Tilly for a comprehensive organizational assessment of the Police Department in a not-to-exceed amount of $75,258; approval of a $15,000 contingency, and a Budget Amendment to appropriate $90,260 from the General Fund into the Police Department Professional Services Fund Presentation by Mike Parsons, Police Lieutenant Page 207

APPOINTMENTSItem 9

Mayoral Appointments of Council Members and Staff to Outside Committees

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