Fountain Valley, California

Civic Center Ad-Hoc Committee

The Civic Center Ad-Hoc Committee will review a facility condition assessment and discuss rehabilitation and operational needs for the Civic Center. A separate item addresses a roof replacement for the Child Care Facility. The meeting also includes round introductions and setting future agenda items.

• Civic Center Facility Condition Assessment review
• Civic Center rehabilitation and operational needs discussion
• Child Care Facility roof replacement
• Future agenda items for the committee

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit for Elite CCW & Firearm Training to relocate and expand its indoor shooting range from 18183 Euclid Street to 18269-18281 Mt Baldy Cir. The proposal would increase from 4 to 14 indoor shooting lanes within an existing 7,738-square-foot tenant space. The commission will also receive and file the draft minutes from the April 22, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 1942 for Elite CCW & Firearm Training to operate a firearm training business with a 14-lane indoor shooting range at 18269-18281 Mt Baldy Cir
• Relocation from current location at 18183 Euclid Street and expansion from 4 to 14 shooting lanes
• Consent Calendar: Receive and file draft Planning Commission meeting minutes from April 22, 2026

City Council

The City Council is holding a special study session to discuss the procurement process for the police towing service RFP. Staff will clarify the difference between RFP and public works bidding and review the recent award of towing contracts to G&W Towing and Southside Towing. The council approved these revenue-generating contracts on June 16, 2026. No decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Discussion of RFP vs. public works competitive bid methods
• Revenue contract structure: tow operators pay City, not vice versa
• Four firms submitted proposals; G&W Towing and Southside Towing selected
• One firm outside 5-mile radius allowed by City discretion (0.3 miles over)
• Five-year contract term with two optional one-year extensions

Civic Center Ad-Hoc Committee

The Civic Center Ad-Hoc Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss the goals and mission of the committee and review information on the Civic Center facility, including lease details, rehabilitation needs, and historical background. The committee will also set its meeting schedule and conduct a site tour. Public comments on non-agendized items are permitted.

• Discussion of goals and mission for the committee
• Review of Civic Center lease information
• Review of Civic Center rehabilitation needs
• Review of historical information on the Civic Center
• Setting of future meeting schedule and site tour

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a $2,643,731.50 construction contract for rehabilitation and resurfacing of Euclid Street (Slater to Talbert) and Talbert Avenue (Brookhurst to Bushard). Public hearings will address establishing objective design standards for multifamily projects and approving a parking structure at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center. The consent calendar includes approval of $1,340,070.39 in demands, acceptance of a $70,500 traffic enforcement grant, and adoption of an ordinance complying with the Fair Chance Act. Closed session involves negotiation for 16 acres at Mile Square Regional Park and existing litigation.

• Closed session negotiation for 16 acres at Mile Square Regional Park (price and terms)
• Award $2,643,731.50 contract to Calmex Engineering for Euclid St and Talbert Ave resurfacing
• Public hearing to introduce objective design standards for multifamily and mixed-use residential projects
• Public hearing for MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center parking structure (Code Amendment 24-01)
• Approve Register of Demands totaling $1,340,070.39 for payments May 21 – June 3, 2026

Planning Commission

The June 10, 2026, Planning Commission meeting has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on July 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. No items were considered.

• Meeting canceled; next meeting July 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Fountain Valley Community Foundation

The Fountain Valley Community Foundation is meeting for a strategic planning session facilitated by President Barbara Montz and Past President Matt Taylor. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is focused on discussion and planning. The next regular meeting is set for August 20, 2026.

• Strategic planning session facilitated by President Barbara Montz and Past President Matt Taylor

Orange County Power Authority

The Orange County Power Authority Legislative and Regulatory Committee meets June 2, 2026, to consider its consent calendar (approval of March 23, 2026 minutes) and receive two informational updates on legislation and regulations. No votes on contracts, rates, or major policies are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of March 23, 2026 committee meeting
• Receive legislative update (informational)
• Receive regulatory update (informational)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on an appeal of a denied 72-unit apartment project at 8550 Warner Avenue and on a proposed five-year residential solid waste rate adjustment. Consent items include approval of $1.5 million in payments, a $94,721 fire department risk assessment contract, an annual military equipment report, and acceptance of a drone donation. Administrative items include a contract for roadway rehabilitation ($2.317 million), a Fair Chance Act code amendment, and purchase of defibrillators ($318,500). The meeting begins with closed session litigation in three existing cases and one anticipated case.

• Public hearing on appeal of Planning Commission denial of 72-unit Parkside FV project at 8550 Warner Avenue
• Public hearing on five-year residential solid waste rate adjustment schedule under Proposition 218
• Award construction contract to ONYX Paving Co. for Residential Roadway Rehabilitation (Quadrant B4) for $2,317,000
• Approve professional services contract with AP Triton, LLC for fire department risk assessment and strategic plan for $94,721
• Authorize purchase of five LIFEPAK 35 defibrillators with warranty and accessories for $318,500

Orange County Power Authority

The Orange County Power Authority Community Advisory Committee meets June 1, 2026. The committee will consider approving a Home Energy Audit Training Program Pilot and receive a presentation on the 2026-27 Strategic Plan. Other items include highlights from the CalCCA annual conference and a public engagement update for June and July.

• Approve minutes from May 4, 2026 regular meeting
• 2026-27 Strategic Plan presentation and discussion
• Home Energy Audit Training Program Pilot – recommended for approval
• CalCCA Annual Conference and 10th Anniversary Event highlights
• Public engagement report for June and July 2026

Orange County Power Authority

The Marketing and Communications Committee will meet to approve minutes from March 31, 2026, and receive a marketing and communications update for April–May 2026. The agenda consists of routine business and no major decisions are expected.

• Approval of minutes from the March 31, 2026 committee meeting
• Receive and file marketing and communications update for April–May 2026

City Council

This special meeting is solely for conducting interviews with applicants for the Civic Center Ad-Hoc Committee. No decisions will be made; appointments are scheduled for the regular City Council meeting on June 2, 2026.

• Interviews for the Civic Center Ad-Hoc Committee, with appointments to be made at the June 2 regular meeting

Measure HH Oversight Committee

The Measure HH Advisory Oversight Committee will review and discuss proposed revisions to its composition rules aimed at strengthening community participation. The committee will also approve the minutes from its April 30, 2026 regular meeting.

• Approval of minutes from April 30, 2026 regular meeting
• Review and discussion of proposed revisions to committee composition rules to strengthen community participation

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will consider adopting an ordinance aligning local water conservation rules with statewide requirements that prohibit irrigating nonfunctional turf with potable water. Other agenda items include a public hearing on the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, a mandatory rotation for selecting the mayor, and authorizing safe-and-sane fireworks on July 4. The council will also award a contract for resurfacing citywide sports courts at a cost not to exceed $125,720.98.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending Municipal Code Chapter 14.18 to prohibit irrigation of nonfunctional turf with potable water (Item 6)
• Public hearing to adopt 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (Item 11)
• Adoption of ordinance requiring mandatory rotation for selection of mayor and mayor pro tempore, with removal for cause (Item 10)
• Introduction and first reading of ordinance authorizing safe-and-sane fireworks at Recreation Center and on residential streets on July 4, 2026 (Item 12)
• Award of construction contract to Trueline Construction & Surfacing, Inc. for Citywide Sports Courts Resurfacing Project, not to exceed $125,720.98 (Item 14)

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 13, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on June 10, 2026.

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities will discuss the annual awards program for special education teachers, including application deadlines and a City Council presentation. They will also review past dances and plan a June 5 Prom-themed dance, as well as recap recent Social Club meetings and discuss future recreational programming opportunities.

• Special Education Teacher Awards presentation to City Council on June 2
• Awards program: applications due August 21, committee review September 3
• June 5 Prom-themed dance planning
• Social Club recap and next meeting September 4
• City updates on recreational programming

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

This is a notice of cancellation for the regularly scheduled Housing and Community Development Advisory Board meetings of May 6, June 3, July 1, and August 5, 2026. The next regular meeting will be September 2, 2026. No business items are discussed.

• Cancellation of meetings on May 6, June 3, July 1, and August 5, 2026

City Council

The May 5, 2026 agenda lists items scheduled for City Council action. The council will vote on a $1,950,261.19 payment register and the FY 2026/27 user fee schedule. A public hearing is scheduled for a proposed water conservation ordinance, alongside a draft ordinance to change how the mayor is selected. Staff also recommends updating the city’s three-year strategic goals and revising committee appointment policies.

• Approve $1,950,261.19 in city payments for April 9–22, 2026
• Approve FY 2026/27 Comprehensive User Fee Schedule
• First reading of ordinance prohibiting potable water irrigation of nonfunctional turf
• Introduce ordinance revising rules for selecting the mayor and mayor pro tempore
• Discuss proposed changes to committee and commission appointment policies

Measure HH Oversight Committee

The Measure HH Advisory Oversight Committee will discuss the draft report to the City Council on FY 2024-25 revenues and expenditures, review the adopted FY 2026-27 budget (with $17.45 million in projected revenue and $17.999 million in recurring expenses), and consider revisions to committee composition rules. The committee will also set future meeting dates.

• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2026 meeting
• Review of FY 2024-25 Measure HH Report Card and draft report to City Council, including compliance with Responsible Spending Pledge
• Review of FY 2026-27 budget: $17,450,000 in transaction tax revenue, $17,999,003 in recurring expenses (including $9.1M CalPERS UAL payments, $5M additional unfunded liability payments, $2.6M debt service, $1.3M roadway rehab), and $1.1M one-time Talbert roadway rehab
• Discussion of proposed revisions to Measure HH Committee composition rules (originally adopted Feb 21, 2017)
• Scheduling of future committee meeting topics and dates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a code amendment and precise plan to replace a 231-space surface parking lot with a five-level, 784-space parking structure for hospital employees at the southwest corner of Talbert Avenue and Foster Street. The project also includes a pedestrian bridge and a Mitigated Negative Declaration. Staff recommends the commission adopt Alternative #1.

• Receive and file minutes from the April 8, 2026 Planning Commission meeting.
• Code Amendment 24-01 and Precise Plan 581 for a 784-space parking structure (five levels, 35 feet tall) with a pedestrian bridge, located at the southwest corner of Talbert Avenue and Foster Street.
• Mitigated Negative Declaration proposed to reduce environmental impacts to less than significant levels.

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session on pending litigation, then in open session consider consent calendar items including approval of $1.69 million in payments. The council will hold public hearings on final adoption of code amendments to allow medical office use by-right at 17220 Newhope Street and to permit multi-family housing with 20% or more affordable units by-right citywide. A public hearing on the FY 26-27 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan will also be conducted.

• Approve Register of Demands for $1,689,711.05 (3/26/2026 to 4/8/2026)
• Second reading: code amendment to remove 25% medical office cap in Warner/Newhope Specific Plan, permitting by-right use at 17220 Newhope Street
• Second reading: code amendment to allow owner-occupied and rental multi-family by-right with 20%+ affordable units
• Public hearing on FY 26-27 CDBG Annual Action Plan
• Closed session on existing litigation (Heirs of Sean McClintock v. City) and one potential case

Fountain Valley Community Foundation

The Fountain Valley Community Foundation holds a regular meeting preceded by the Hyundai Grant Committee meeting to discuss a grant request from Orange County United Way. The board will consider approval of March meeting minutes and financials, discuss the Art on the Box project, and review business card design. Directors will provide updates on the Spring Poker tournament, Sister City exploration, and FVHS PTSA Awards, and the board will discuss grant/sponsorship requests from FV Schools Foundation Golf Tournament, Orange County United Way, Ed Arnold Gala (Boys and Girls Club), and VSA Soccer.

• Hyundai Grant Committee meeting at 5:00pm to discuss Orange County United Way grant request
• Approval of March 2026 meeting minutes and financial statements
• Information/action on Art on the Box project
• FVCF business card proposal
• Grant/sponsorship requests: FV Schools Foundation Golf Tournament, Orange County United Way, Ed Arnold Gala, VSA Soccer

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Fountain Valley City Council held entirely in closed session to discuss existing litigation and anticipated litigation. No public votes or action items are scheduled.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding City of Fountain Valley v. Omni Metal Furnishing (existing litigation)
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Code Amendment 26-03, which would establish citywide objective design standards for residential and mixed-use projects. They will also consider resolutions to deny the proposed 72-unit Parkside FV apartment complex at 8550 Warner Avenue, including denial of the associated general plan and zoning map amendments.

• Public hearing on Code Amendment 26-03 to add objective design standards for single-family, multi-family, and mixed-use developments
• Recommended denial of Precise Plan 577 and Conditional Use Permit 1929 for a 72-unit apartment complex at 8550 Warner Avenue
• Recommended denial of General Plan Amendment 23-01 and Zoning Map Amendment 436 for the same 2.119-acre site
• Consent calendar includes approval of March 25, 2026 Planning Commission meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two code amendments: one to remove a medical office cap at 17220 Newhope Street and another to permit multi-family uses by-right for projects with at least 20% affordable units. They will also consider approving a solid waste rate adjustment tied to county disposal fees and a $2.03 million sewer rehabilitation contract. The meeting includes a closed session on two pending lawsuits and a study session on a Boys and Girls Clubs lease agreement.

• Public hearing on WISE agreement and Proposition 218 notice for residential solid waste rate adjustment
• Public hearing to remove 25% medical office use cap in Warner/Newhope Specific Plan at 17220 Newhope Street
• Public hearing to allow owner-occupied and rental multi-family by-right for projects with 20%+ affordable units
• Award $2,031,630 sewer rehabilitation contract to CEM Construction Corporation
• Approve $3,787,952.85 in demands for period 3/5/2026 to 3/25/2026