Fullerton public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority
The Fullerton City Council will certify the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election results, administer the oath of office to newly elected council members from Districts 1, 2, and 4, recognize outgoing members, and select a new Mayor/Chair and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair. Other business includes a second reading of an ordinance to rezone properties in the West Wilshire, Woods and Wickett Square neighborhoods for historic preservation, appointment of a retired annuitant to a Police Services Representative II position, and routine consent items such as meeting minutes, a check register, and a first-quarter financial report.
- Certification of November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election results (Resolution No. 2024-XXX)
- Oath of office for newly elected City Council members
- Appointment of Mayor/Chair and Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair
- Retired annuitant appointment to Police Services Representative II position (Resolution No. 2024-XXX)
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 3334 for zone change to R-1-7.2P and R-3P in West Wilshire, Woods and Wickett Square neighborhoods
City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority
The Fullerton City Council / Successor Agency will hold a public hearing on the 6th Cycle Housing Incentive Overlay (HIOZ) program. Staff proposes to raise the affordability requirement from 15% to 20% for moderate to acutely low‑income households and to remove parcels between Raymond and Euclid along Chapman Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue from the Housing Sites Inventory. The Council will consider three resolutions and an ordinance to implement these changes.
- Increase HIOZ affordability requirement from 15% to 20% for moderate to acutely low‑income levels
- Remove parcels between Raymond and Euclid along Chapman Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue from the Housing Sites Inventory
- Adopt Resolution No. 2024‑XXX directing inventory sites to be included in the City’s Housing Element
- Adopt Resolution No. 2024‑XXX certifying an Environmental Impact Report for the HIOZ program
- Introduce Ordinance No. XXXX to amend the Municipal Code and official zoning map with a “‑HI” overlay designation
City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority
The Fullerton City Council / Successor Agency will approve routine consent‑calendar items and several procurement contracts, including a $441,348.72 purchase of eight police patrol vehicles. It will also adopt contracts for a $528,200 Fullerton Community Center emergency generator project and a $229,057.80 downtown slurry‑seal project. The primary public‑hearing agenda item is the adoption of the 6th‑cycle Housing Element and the Housing Incentive Overlay Zone, accompanied by an ordinance amending the zoning map. Closed‑session items address updates on existing and anticipated litigation.
- Approve $441,348.72 purchase of eight Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles (Contract No. 091521-NAF)
- Award $528,200 construction contract to Towo Enterprises for Fullerton Community Center Emergency Generator Project
- Award $229,057.80 construction contract to Petrochem Materials Innovation for Miscellaneous Slurry Seal – Downtown Area Project
- Adopt the 6th Cycle (2021‑2029) Housing Element and Housing Incentive Overlay Zone resolutions
- Adopt Classification Plan update to raise non‑regular employee hourly rates effective Jan 1 2025
City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority
The City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 3333 changing zoning from R-1-7.2 to R-1-7.2P on properties in the Upper Golden Hill neighborhood. The consent calendar includes multiple contracts and projects: a $511,800 golf course netting project, a $367,056 Valencia Park improvements contract, and a software agreement with OpenGov. Closed session will discuss two existing lawsuits against the city.
- Zone change from R-1-7.2 to R-1-7.2P for Upper Golden Hill neighborhood bounded by West Valley View Drive, Woods Avenue, Richman Avenue, Grandview Avenue, Fern Drive, Lois Lane
- Approve Master Software Services Agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for e-procurement software
- Ratify Fullerton Golf Course Netting Project at $511,800, awarded to West Coast Netting
- Approve $367,056 construction contract for Valencia Park Improvements to Oppenheimer National
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on Thomas Barbor v. City of Fullerton and Setsuko Mori v. City of Fullerton
City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority
The Fullerton City Council / Successor Agency will vote on several routine and special items, including appointments to advisory committees, a $285,000 traffic‑safety grant, a $223,568 sidewalk reconstruction contract, and a $1,173,000 FAA airport grant. The council will also continue a public hearing on proposed tattoo‑parlor zoning amendments and consider a zoning change request for the Upper Golden Hill neighborhood. All items will be addressed during the regular session after the closed‑session briefing on existing litigation.
- Approve appointments to the Youth Advisory Committee, Senior Advisory Committee, and Ad Hoc Fiscal Sustainability Committee
- Authorize acceptance and execution of a $285,000 2024‑25 Office of Traffic Safety “Selective Traffic Enforcement Program” agreement
- Award a $223,568 construction contract to Aguilar & Calderon Corp. for FY 2023‑24 sidewalk reconstruction
- Apply for and accept a $1,173,000 FAA Bipartisan Infrastructure Law airport grant for Southeast Hangars Roof Rehabilitation
- Continue the public hearing on zoning code amendments for tattoo parlors to the November 19, 2024 council meeting
City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority
The City Council and Successor Agency will meet to discuss real property negotiations and various administrative appointments. The body will consider grant applications for playground equipment and receive updates on waste reduction legislation and city signage.
- Closed session negotiations for property at 1737 West Roberta Avenue with Higher Ground
- Grant application to Kaboom for new playground equipment at Valencia Park and Union Pacific Park
- Proposed $137,000 budget transfer from Park Dwelling fund balance to support playground grant matches
- Appointments to the Ad Hoc Fiscal Sustainability Committee and Youth Advisory Committee
- Staff update on Senate Bill 1383 waste reduction legislation implementation
City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority
The City Council and Successor Agency are meeting to vote on several infrastructure contracts and administrative updates. Key items include funding for housing operating costs and various public works projects.
- Proposed $972,987 interfund loan from Housing Authority Fund to SB 2 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Fund
- Proposed $516,888 contract with High Light Electric, Inc. for traffic signal modification at Euclid Street and Rosecrans Avenue
- Proposed $385,284 contract with Sancon Technologies, Inc. for miscellaneous storm drain lining
- Proposed $218,155.14 purchase order to Zero Foodprint for SB 1383 compost credit procurement
- Proposed $216,768 contract with Towo Enterprise, Inc. for accessibility improvements at Fullerton Transportation Center
City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority
The City Council and Successor Agency will discuss the creation of a resident-led ad hoc finance committee to review city economic matters. The body will also consider street sweeping enforcement alternatives and several consent calendar items including grant appropriations and lease agreements.
- Proposed creation of a five-resident Ad Hoc Finance Committee to meet September 2024 through May 2025
- Appropriation of $71,082 Title III-B grant for older adult programs (2024-28)
- Increase of Systems Integrated LP purchase order limit from $49,000 to $124,000 for water SCADA support
- Sublease agreement with Fullerton Community Nursery School for 2050 Youth Way
- Right of way dedication for a 60-foot-wide street south of Ash Avenue cul-de-sac
City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority
The Fullerton City Council and Successor Agency will meet on July 2, 2024, to vote on three infrastructure contracts and committee appointments. The approved projects include water main replacement, library elevator repairs, and street resurfacing, which will affect local road conditions and public facility access. The council will also consider a requested discussion on transactions and use tax information.
- Approve $325,247.72 contract with Otis Elevator Company for Main Library elevator repairs
- Award $3,668,775 contract to Big Ben, Inc. for Sunny Hills - Twilight Area water main replacement
- Approve $820,596.05 contract with Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. for FY 2023-24 street slurry seal project
- Adopt resolution to form a Youth Advisory Committee and approve a lease amendment with the Boys and Girls Club of Fullerton
- Consider two requested appointments to the Senior Advisory Committee and a discussion on transactions and use tax information
City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority
The City Council will review the final draft of the 2021-2029 City Housing Element. The meeting also includes several consent calendar items regarding municipal ordinances, staffing agreements, and infrastructure repairs.
- 2021-2029 City Housing Element update
- Ordinance No. 3332: Electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling station permit process
- $90,100 purchase order for West Valley View Drive water main break repairs
- $338,139.50 purchase of two emergency standby generators from Quinn Power
- $2,826,000 construction contract for Water Well 7A Equipping Project
City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority
The City Council will consider the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Operating Budget, including the General Fund and Capital Improvement Program. The meeting also includes discussions on property negotiations, election resolutions, and several street rehabilitation projects.
- Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Operating Budget and Schedule of Fees
- $2,585,000 construction contract for Las Palmas Area Street Rehabilitation Project
- $2,878,222 construction contract for Hermosa Area Street Rehabilitation Project
- Real property title transfer for 230 East Chapman Avenue from the dissolved Parking Authority
- Property negotiations for 340 West Commonwealth Avenue and 2701 Nutwood Avenue
City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority
The City Council and Successor Agency will review several consent calendar items including infrastructure contracts and grant funding. Key discussions involve street rehabilitation, water main replacements, and utility billing support services.
- $2,378,611.90 construction contract for Costa Court Area Street Rehabilitation to Vido Samarzich, Inc.
- $1,288,690 construction contract for Firethorne Area Water Main Replacement Project to Big Ben Engineering, Inc.
- $1,298,246 construction contract for Candlewood Area Water Main Replacement Project to Williams Pipeline Contractors, Inc.
- $395,968.70 construction contract for Residential Pavement Treatment - FY 2023-24 to Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC
- $83,687 Title III -B grant award from County of Orange Community Services Office on Aging
City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority
The Council will review several consent calendar items including water main rehabilitation and software renewals. The meeting also includes a study session presentation on the Fullerton School District Tiny Home initiative.
- Water Main Rehabilitation Project: $2,576,550 construction contract with All Cities Engineering, Inc.
- Christlieb Well 15A Rehabilitation: $1,000,000 budget appropriation from Fund Balance
- Egnyte File Storage Software: $242,400 annual cost for license renewal
- Ardurra Group Inc.: Increase purchase order limit from $200,000 to $500,000 for SiFi Fiber Optic Network Project
- Real Property Negotiation: 2701 Nutwood Avenue
City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority
The Fullerton City Council will hold a study session to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 operating and capital improvement program budget. This includes a review of the General Fund, capital improvement projects, and an updated financial forecast. The Council intends to provide direction on these budget plans.
- Review of FY 2024-25 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget
- Discussion of the General Fund and All Funds Budget macro-overview
- Direction on proposed FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Projects Plan
City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority
The Fullerton City Council will approve routine administrative items, review public works spending, and consider updates on city services that affect property taxes and neighborhood road conditions. Key actions include directing staff to refinance Amerige Heights bonds to reduce special taxes for CFD owners, approving a $1,504,577.90 purchase for two sewer trucks, and identifying Maplewood Area road segments for Senate Bill 1 rehabilitation funding. The council will also renew police military equipment policy, update residents on street sweeping and series street light replacements, and adjust the fire chief salary range.
- Approve $1,504,577.90 purchase of two Vactor CNG Combination Sewer Trucks from Haaker Equipment Company via Sourcewell cooperative purchasing
- Direct staff to refinance Community Facilities District No. 2 (Amerige Heights) Bonds to reduce special taxes for property owners in the CFD
- Identify Maplewood Area roadway segments for rehabilitation funded by the Senate Bill 1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account
- Renew Fullerton Police Department Policy 708 authorizing military equipment use
- Review FY 2024-25 street rehabilitation budget approach and update on replacing antiquated high-voltage circuits for approximately 3,500 series street lights
City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority
The council will vote on a new Coyote Management Plan and an ordinance regarding short-term rental appeals. They will also consider a $246,570 agreement for a street safety action plan and an $80,000 energy grant.
- Approval of the Coyote Management Plan
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 3331 regarding short-term rental appeal processes
- $246,570 professional services agreement with KOA for street safety plan development
- $80,000 California Energy Commission grant for permit streamlining and efficiency
- $5,760 fee waiver request for the Day of Music
City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority
The Council will review alternatives for the early morning parking program and consider several budget transfers. The agenda includes various contract approvals for water main replacement, sewer lining, and street rehabilitation.
- Review of early morning parking restriction ordinance alternatives
- $57,129.82 and $140,000 budget transfers for Hunt Library security services
- $393,150 purchase order for Skyline-Raymond Area Water Main Replacement Project design
- $287,135 construction contract with Insituform Technologies, Inc. for sewer lining
- $1,173,000 appropriation for Residential Street Rehabilitation FY 2023-24
City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority
The City Council will consider an appeal regarding a warehouse site plan at Acacia Avenue and Kimberly Avenue. The agenda also includes a $1,728,100 contract for the Hollydale Area Water Main Replacement Project. Additionally, the council will review an operating agreement for 40 shelter beds at the Fullerton Navigation Center.
- Appeal of warehouse site plan at 801-811 Acacia Avenue and 1560 Kimberly Avenue
- $1,728,100 construction contract with Bonadiman Water, Inc. for Hollydale Area Water Main Replacement
- Operating agreement with Illumination Foundation for Fullerton Navigation Center beds
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 3330 regarding flood zone development
- Retirement of Police Canine Titan and $1 transfer to the Police Canine Foundation
City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority
The City Council will consider a construction contract for the Fullerton Flight Center and a $1.3 million loan for airport renovation financing. The meeting also includes discussions on parking restrictions on Pomona Avenue and updates to mobile home rental assistance.
- $2,360,527 construction contract with SS+K Construction, Inc.
- $1,300,000 interfund loan for airport renovation financing
- $125,000 budget transfer for South Acacia Avenue and East Valencia Drive storm drain repair
- Three-hour parking restrictions on West Side Pomona Avenue
- Ordinance amendment regarding flood zone development
City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority
The Council will meet in closed session to discuss real property negotiations for several properties and potential litigation. The regular session includes several consent calendar items regarding water main replacements, library equipment, and grant acceptances.
- Real property negotiations for 3535 West Commonwealth Avenue
- Real property negotiations for Assessor Parcel Number 271-082-26
- $19,642.22 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant acceptance
- $102,975.87 purchase order to CleanRiver for recycling and waste containers
- $290,117.19 purchase order to Tech Logic for library system replacement
City Council - Successor Agency - Housing Authority
The City Council will consider a construction contract for the Hunt Library Revitalization Project and updates to graffiti removal services. The agenda also includes ordinances for protecting critical infrastructure and amending administrative citation fees. Additionally, the council will review appointments to various regional advisory bodies and local commissions.
- $524,840 construction contract award to Towo Enterprise Inc.
- Ordinance 3328 establishing critical infrastructure protection regulations
- $216,000 budget appropriation for graffiti removal services
- Ordinance 3329 regarding administrative citation fee amendments
- Cellular tower lease amendment at 2100 North Gilbert Street