Fountain Valley public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Fountain Valley Planning Commission will consider a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 1936) for the Jan Noire restaurant, a large‑format eatery with a Type 47 alcohol license and indoor live entertainment. The proposal seeks operation seven days a week from 11:00 am to 12:00 am, with live entertainment from 5:00 pm to 12:00 am. The commission will also receive and file the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting and hear any public comments on non‑agendized items.

• Consent calendar: receive and file November 12, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Public hearing: Conditional Use Permit 1936 – Jan Noire restaurant at 17071 Bushard St, large‑format, Type 47 alcohol license, indoor live entertainment, hours 11 am‑12 am (restaurant) and 5 pm‑12 am (entertainment)
• Public comments on non‑agendized items
• No new business or unfinished business listed
• Adjournment to the next regular meeting on January 14, 2026

City Council

The City Council will discuss municipal code amendments regarding SB 9 two-unit developments and use requirements for breweries, distilleries, and restaurants. The body will also review a professional services contract for a police department organizational assessment.

• Code Amendment No. 25-05 regarding SB 9 two-unit developments and urban lot splits
• Code Amendment No. 25-06 regarding use requirements for breweries, distilleries, artist studios, ATMs, and restaurants
• Contract with Baker Tilly for Police Department organizational assessment not-to-exceed $75,258 plus $15,000 contingency
• Construction contract to WGJ Enterprises, Inc. dba: PCI for school area signing and striping not-to-exceed $84,750
• Concession Agreement with Borden & Robinson, LLC DBA Dos Mamacitas for Fountain Valley Sports Park snack bar

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for December 10, 2025 was cancelled. A special meeting has been scheduled for December 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Orange County Power Authority

The Orange County Power Authority Board of Directors will discuss joining the California Community Choice Financing Authority for energy prepayment transactions. The board is also considering a professional services agreement for power supply and risk management. Other items include the 2026 meeting schedule and the Community Advisory Committee workplan.

• Authorization to join the California Community Choice Financing Authority (CCCFA) as an Associate Member
• Approval of CCCFA as the bond issuer for energy prepayment financing transactions
• Professional services agreement with Pacific Energy Advisors not to exceed $588,000.00 for 2026
• Selection of Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC as prepay counterparty
• Adoption of the 2026 Board of Directors meeting schedule

Orange County Power Authority

The Orange County Power Authority Legislative and Regulatory Committee will meet to discuss its 2026 policy platform and meeting calendar. The committee will also receive updates on legislative and regulatory matters.

• Adoption of the 2026 Legislative and Regulatory Committee Meeting Calendar
• Review and feedback on the draft 2026 OCPA Legislative and Regulatory Policy Platform
• Approval of minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The Housing and Community Development Advisory Board will hear presentations from one fair housing service provider and four public service agency grant applicants. These agencies are seeking Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to serve low and moderate-income households. No action will be taken at this meeting; funding recommendations are scheduled for January 7, 2026.

• Fair Housing Council Orange County requested $5,000 for fair housing services
• Boys & Girls Club of Huntington Valley requested $10,000 for childcare scholarships
• Waymakers requested $8,000 for youth diversion services
• Interval House requested $15,000 for domestic violence shelter and services
• Meals on Wheels requested $14,000 for congregate meals and $10,000 for home delivered meals

City Council

The City Council will hold elections for Mayor and Vice Mayor and administer the oath of office to the new Mayor. The body will also consider several routine contracts and reports via the consent calendar.

• Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor
• Approval of $3,427,234.62 in payments (Register of Demands) for 11/6/2025 to 11/19/2025
• Agreement with SC Commercial LLC dba SC Fuels for bulk fuel delivery to Fire Station Nos. 1 and 2, including a $52,500 purchase order increase
• MOU for the Countywide Mass Notification System (AlertOC)
• Adoption of the Measure M2 Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25

Orange County Power Authority

The Orange County Power Authority Community Advisory Committee will meet to provide feedback on the draft 2026 legislative and regulatory policy platform. The committee will also review the Community Power Plan to discuss program priorities and next steps.

• Draft 2026 Legislative and Regulatory Policy Platform
• Community Power Plan (CPP) presentation and program priorities
• Public engagement report for December 2025
• Approval of November 3, 2025, meeting minutes

Orange County Power Authority

The Marketing and Communications Committee will consider and act on several items, including approving the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes, receiving a marketing update for September‑December 2025, and adopting the 2026 meeting calendar. Public comments on agenda and non‑agenda items will be accepted before the committee business. No other actions are listed.

• Approve minutes for the September 22, 2025 Marketing and Communications Committee meeting
• Receive and file the marketing and communications update for September‑December 2025
• Adopt the 2026 Marketing & Communications Committee meeting calendar

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will meet to approve a $115,000 budget to close out a water main break repair project and adopt the 2025 California Fire Code. The agenda also includes approving a software subscription renewal and a cooperative agreement with OCTA for road repairs.

• Approve $115,000 budget to close out Emergency MWD Connection Water Main Break Repair Project
• Adopt 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code
• Approve software subscription renewal with CityTech
• Approve OCTA cooperative agreement amendment for $2,039,000
• Approve lease amendments with Boys and Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley

Planning Commission

The commission will adopt revised resolutions approving an addendum to the General Plan FEIR and the Precise Plan, Conditional Use Permit No. 1930, and Tentative Tract Parcel Map No. 19448 for the Euclid & Heil residential community at 16300 Euclid Street. The project will contain 304 market‑rate apartments, 83 senior affordable apartments, 183 townhomes and 36 triplexes on an 18.09‑acre lot. The commission will also adopt a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 1939) for a physical therapy clinic at 17220 Newhope Street, Suite #120. The consent calendar includes approval of the November 8, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit 1939 – ARWA Physical Therapy clinic at 17220 Newhope St, #120 (CEQA exempt)
• Tentative Tract Map No. 19448 revision for Euclid & Heil project at 16300 Euclid St – 606 residential units
• Adopt Revised Resolution 25‑10 adding an addendum to the Fountain Valley General Plan FEIR (State Clearinghouse #2022100563)
• Adopt Revised Resolution 25‑11 approving Precise Plan 579, CUP 1930, and Tentative Tract Parcel Map 19448 for Euclid & Heil
• Consent calendar: approve 10‑08‑2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The Housing and Community Development Advisory Board meeting scheduled for November 5, 2025 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for December 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. No agenda items will be considered at the cancelled meeting.

City Council

The City Council will consider whether to pursue charter city status and discuss the method for drafting a proposed charter. The body will also hold public hearings on the 2025 California Fire and Building Codes.

• Decision on placing a charter measure on the November 2026 ballot
• Adoption of the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code
• Amendments to Title 18 of the Municipal Code regarding 2025 California Building Codes
• HVAC maintenance contract extension with Pacific Coast Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Inc. for $114,442.45 annually
• Water well permit and encroachment agreement for two municipal production wells at 17902 Bushard Street

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities will review meeting minutes, recap awards and social media campaigns, and plan future recreational activities including dances and a social club. The committee also reviews barrier-free building guidelines and employment awareness.

• Approval of September 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of October Social Media Campaign spotlight
• Recap of October Dance and planning for December 5 event
• Discussion on barrier-free facilities and recreational programming
• Volunteer recruitment for the Social Club

The Advisory Committee approved the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It set the next dance for Friday, December 5, 2025 with a winter theme and confirmed a photographer. The committee also scheduled its next meeting for November 7, 2025 and noted volunteer needs for the Social Club. Additional community events such as Veteran’s Day, Special Olympics and the holiday tree lighting were announced.

• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0 vote)
• Scheduled next dance for Friday, December 5, 2025 (winter theme)
• Set Social Club meeting for November 7, 2025, 7:00‑8:30 pm
• Requested volunteers for future Social Club sessions
• Announced Veteran’s Day ceremony on November 11, 2025 at Veteran’s Park
• Confirmed Special Olympics Fall Games on November 15‑16, 2025 at FV Sports Park
• Established Holiday Tree Lighting for December 6, 2025, 4:30‑8 pm at FV Rec Center
• Noted applications for committee/board appointments due December 18, 2025

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will vote on several agenda items, including a public hearing to adopt an ordinance repealing and reenacting portions of Title 18 of the municipal code and related building‑code amendments. The council will also approve a memorandum of understanding for a joint Business Improvement District with Santa Ana and Garden Grove, and adopt a resolution approving a density‑bonus and affordable‑housing agreement for the Euclid & Heil Residential Project. Additional routine items on the consent calendar involve filing meeting minutes, approving a $2,210,613.44 register of demands, and authorizing a purchase order up to $105,300 for the Well No. 6 Rehabilitation Project.

• Approve Register of Demands totaling $2,210,613.44 for 9/26/2025‑10/9/2025
• Authorize MOU with Santa Ana and Garden Grove for a joint Business Improvement District
• Public hearing to adopt ordinance repealing/re‑enacting Title 18 and amending 2025 California Building Codes
• Amend Chapter 14.17 Cross‑Connection Control Program to align with state policy
• Authorize purchase order up to $105,300 for design and construction management of Well No. 6 Rehabilitation

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting for a town‑hall discussion on Fountain Valley’s charter‑city status. The agenda includes a welcome by the mayor, a presentation by the city’s attorney, Colin Burns, a public question‑and‑answer session, and closing remarks by the mayor. No formal actions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Mayor’s welcome
• Presentation by Colin Burns, city attorney
• Public question‑and‑answer session
• Mayor’s closing comments and next steps

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two municipal code amendments regarding land use and development guidelines. The body will also consider a conditional use permit for a new acupuncture clinic.

• Conditional Use Permit 1938 for an acupuncture clinic at 17220 Newhope Street, Suite #118
• Code Amendment 25-06 regarding use requirements for breweries, distilleries, artist studios, ATMs, and restaurants
• Code Amendment 25-05 establishing development guidelines for SB9 two-unit developments and urban lot splits
• Approval of August 27, 2025, meeting minutes

City Council

The council will vote on routine consent items, a $800,000 increase to professional services agreements, adopt six‑month strategic objectives, and consider a resolution opposing Proposition 50. A study session will discuss removing on‑street parking and adding a southbound lane on Euclid Street between Edinger Avenue and Warner Avenue. Public comments will be accepted on both scheduled and unscheduled matters.

• Approve Register of Demands representing $6,562,055.51 in city payments (9/4/2025‑9/25/2025)
• Approve CPI increase for Republic Services (dba Rainbow) trash collection rates
• Amend professional services agreements with The Code Group Inc. and True North Compliance Services, increasing total contract to $1,604,000 (add $800,000)
• Adopt six‑month strategic objectives for Oct 7 2025‑Mar 17 2026
• Consider resolution opposing Proposition 50 on congressional redistricting

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for October 1, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025.

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to discuss Fountain Valley’s charter‑city status. Council members and the city attorney presented information, answered questions, and allowed up to three‑minute public comments on the topic. No formal actions or votes were scheduled.

• Town Hall discussion on charter city status
• Presentation by Colin Burns, City Attorney
• Public comment period (up to 3 minutes per speaker)
• No formal decisions or votes scheduled
• Zoom link provided for remote participation

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items, including agreements with Southern California Edison, CalOptima Health, and the Municipal Water District of Orange County. It will also vote on several capital purchases, notably a $734,828.32 purchase order for a 2025 GapVax MC1510 jet/vac truck. A public hearing will be held on the FY 2024‑25 Community Development Block Grant report.

• Approve agreement with Southern California Edison to enter the LS‑1 Option E program
• Approve revised agreement with CalOptima Health for the Medi‑Cal Voluntary Rate Range Program
• Approve MWDOC cost‑share agreement for 2025 Urban Water Management Plans up to $68,204
• Approve purchase and implementation of Brightly Confirm Work Order and Asset Management System with ESRI GIS integration
• Authorize purchase of one 2025 GapVax MC1510 jet/vac truck for $734,828.32

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting for September 24, 2025 has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for October 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. No agenda items were adopted.

City Council

The Fountain Valley City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a strategic planning session. The agenda includes reviewing three-year goals, analyzing survey results, and discussing potential new objectives for the next planning cycle.

• Strategic planning session with facilitator Marie Knight
• Review of three-year goals and objectives
• Discussion of potential strategic objectives
• Analysis of community survey results
• Facility assessment and contractor contract review

Planning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting for September 10, 2025 has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for September 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Orange County Power Authority

The Orange County Power Authority Board will meet to approve revisions to Policy No. 9 regarding new customer communities and endorse the accuracy of the 2024 Power Source Disclosure reports. The meeting will also include presentations on the 2025 Bright Futures Grant and Calpine community energy services.

• Approve revisions to Policy No. 9, New Customer Communities
• Endorse 2024 Power Source Disclosure reports
• 2025 Bright Futures Grant presentation
• Calpine community energy services presentation
• Closed session for CEO performance evaluation

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities will review nominations for awards to be presented at a City Council meeting and discuss upcoming recreational events, including dances and a new social club.

• Awards recognition scheduled for City Council meeting on October 7, 2025
• Dance scheduled for Friday, October 3, 2025
• Social Club first meeting scheduled for September 5, 2025
• Committee meeting scheduled for November 6, 2025

The Advisory Committee approved the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It unanimously selected three nominees for the awards program: Magnolia Café, Lady of Guadalupe, and Jeff from Hyundai, each receiving a 5‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Magnolia Café certificate of appreciation (5‑0)
• Approved Lady of Guadalupe certificate of appreciation (5‑0)
• Approved Jeff from Hyundai award plaque (5‑0)

Housing & Community Development Advisory Board

The regularly scheduled meeting for September 3, 2025, has been canceled. It is rescheduled as a Special Meeting for Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a study session for a proposed 5-level parking structure at the southwest corner of Talbert Ave and Foster Street. The project includes a third-story pedestrian bridge over Foster Street to connect the structure to the hospital campus. The proposal requires a specific plan amendment and a precise plan.

• Proposed 862-space parking structure (net increase of 628 spaces)
• Third-story pedestrian bridge over Foster Street
• Specific Plan Amendment No. 24-01 & Precise Plan No. 581
• Structure height up to 37'‐2" with elevator towers up to 41 feet
• Mitigated Negative Declaration environmental review

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to reorient the front yard of a property and reduce setback requirements for an existing barn. The body will also review the Annual Planning Report for FY 2024-2025.

• Variance 340: Request to reduce front setback for a barn from 20 feet to 6 feet at 16631 Newhope St.
• Variance 340: Request to allow a 6-foot wall within the proposed front setback at 16631 Newhope St.
• Approval of the Annual Planning Report for FY 2024-2025 to be forwarded to City Council.
• Approval of June 25, 2025, meeting minutes.

The Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities

The Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting by a 6‑0 vote. The committee also approved a proposal to start a social club for adults with disabilities, with a 6‑0 vote. No other formal decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved social club proposal for adults with disabilities (6-0)