Council approves Receive and File Public Comments Staff Report, 3–2

Mills Act Contracts for Five Historic Properties

5 yes, 0 no

Shana Charles (yes), Ahmad Zahra (yes), Fred Jung (yes), Jamie Valencia (yes), Nick Dunlap (yes)

Consent Calendar

5 yes, 0 no

Shana Charles (yes), Ahmad Zahra (yes), Fred Jung (yes), Jamie Valencia (yes), Nick Dunlap (yes)

General Plan Amendment to Adopt the Environmental Justice Element as Appendix N of the Fullerton Plan

5 yes, 0 no

Nick Dunlap (yes), Ahmad Zahra (yes), Fred Jung (yes), Shana Charles (yes), Jamie Valencia (yes)

Community Development Block Grant Program Fiscal Year 2026-27 Revised Annual Action Plan

5 yes, 0 no

Jamie Valencia (yes), Nick Dunlap (yes), Shana Charles (yes), Ahmad Zahra (yes), Fred Jung (yes)

Irrigation Ban on Nonfunctional Turf Municipal Code Amendment

5 yes, 0 no

Jamie Valencia (yes), Nick Dunlap (yes), Shana Charles (yes), Ahmad Zahra (yes), Fred Jung (yes)

Commission / Committee / Board Appointments

5 yes, 0 no

Nick Dunlap (yes), Shana Charles (yes), Jamie Valencia (yes), Fred Jung (yes), Ahmad Zahra (yes)

Motion to Receive and File Public Comments Staff Report

3 yes, 2 no

Jamie Valencia (yes), Nick Dunlap (yes), Ahmad Zahra (no), Shana Charles (no), Fred Jung (yes)

Fullerton Municipal Code Amendment, Renaming the Administrative Services Department and Classification Plan Update to Establish Director of Finance and Deputy Director of Finance Positions

5 yes, 0 no

Jamie Valencia (yes), Nick Dunlap (yes), Shana Charles (yes), Ahmad Zahra (yes), Fred Jung (yes)

OCTOBER 6, 2026 MEETING MINUTES

5 yes, 0 no

MONTHLY COMMITTEE ACTIVITY AND ATTENDANCE REPORT

5 yes, 0 no

ZONE CHANGE ON PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE LOWER GOLDEN HILL NEIGHBORHOOD - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE

5 yes, 0 no

SEPTEMBER 2026 CHECK REGISTER

5 yes, 0 no

FULLERTON FORD TEMPORARY PARKING PERMIT

5 yes, 0 no

LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PTI ACQUISITIONS, LLC FOR CELLULAR TOWER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AT 3151 NORTH EUCLID STREET

5 yes, 0 no

ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH REPUBLIC SERVICES FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES WITH REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, DBA REPUBLIC…

5 yes, 0 no

ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL AIRPORT ARCHITECTURAL / ENGINEERING / PLANNING / ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES

5 yes, 0 no

CONTRACT WITH ON-CALL CONTRACTOR FOR 1314 LUANNE AVENUE STORM DRAIN REPAIR

5 yes, 0 no

$419,687 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEME N T W I T H C A N N O N CORPORATION FOR ORANGETHORPE AVENUE AND HARBOR BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND SAFETY LIGHTING ENHANCEMENT PROJECT

5 yes, 0 no

$266,602 CONTRACT WITH VORTEX SERVICES, LLC FOR MISCELLANEOUS STORM DRAIN LINING FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

5 yes, 0 no

Receive and File Street Sweeping Update

0 yes, 0 no

Receive and File CIP Funding Sources Presentation

0 yes, 0 no

Receive and File CIP Highlights and Updates

0 yes, 0 no

Lower Golden Hill Neighborhood Zone Change

Properties bounded by Richman Avenue, Malvern Avenue and West side of Drake Avenue

The city completed the second reading of an ordinance changing zone classifications in the Lower Golden Hill neighborhood.

approved · still approved

Traffic Signal Timing and Synchronization

Committee members raised concerns about traffic signals turning red unnecessarily early in the morning and lack of proper synchronization across major corridors, causing idling and driver frustration.

What it means: Inefficient traffic flow increases fuel consumption and environmental emissions.

Street Sweeping Contract and Service Quality

The city is reviewing its street sweeping program as it prepares a new contract RFP for 2027. Committee members discussed whether bringing street sweeping back in-house could improve service quality and reduce road damage compared to the current contractor.

What it means: The current annual contract cost stands at approximately $800,000.

Municipal Budgetary Challenges

Staff and committee members reviewed how city infrastructure projects are funded, noting that restricted revenue sources like gas taxes and enterprise funds limit financial flexibility for street repairs.

What it means: Specific service users and grant-funded project areas benefit from targeted capital investments.

Council Meeting Public Comment Placement

Residents and council members debated whether public comment periods should default to the beginning of council meetings.

What it means: Public participants wishing to address the city council early in meetings.

Safe Streets and Traffic Safety Action Plan

The council approved several engineering and construction contracts, including storm drain repairs on Luanne Avenue, storm drain lining, and traffic signal upgrades at Orangethorpe and Harbor.

What it means: Involves municipal capital improvement funds and contract allocations exceeding $680,000 combined.

Environmental Justice Element Adoption

The city adopted its first environmental justice element to address pollution and health issues in nine designated neighborhoods.

What it means: Residents living in Fullerton's nine designated industrial and heavily impacted neighborhoods.

Solid Waste Management Services RFP Selection

The city approved a long-term exclusive solid waste handling agreement with Republic Services to manage garbage, recycling, and organic waste collection for residents and businesses.

What it means: Local residents and commercial operators receive standardized refuse and recycling collection services.

City Hall Water Conservation & Fountain Restoration

The city updated its municipal code to ban potable water use on non-functional turf to meet state conservation laws.

What it means: The entire municipality through enhanced water conservation.

Mills Act Historic Preservation Contracts

Five historic properties were approved for Mills Act contracts, giving property tax savings in exchange for historic upkeep.

What it means: Owners of historic properties and the broader community invested in historic preservation.

Administrative Services Department Renaming and Finance Director Positions

The administrative services department was officially renamed to the finance department with upgraded executive pay ranges.

What it means: City financial management and the organization as a whole.

Coyote Management and Wildlife Resources

Residents raised concerns about injured coyotes and requested better visibility of the city's coyote management plan and educational resources.

What it means: Fullerton residents seeking wildlife safety guidance.