City of Fountain Valley

The document outlines the agenda for meetings scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, including a Closed Session at 4:00 p.m., a Study Session at 5:00 p.m., and a Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Key discussion points in the public sessions involve a presentation on City Council Benefits compared to other Orange County cities, a recognition of two individuals for achieving Eagle Scout Rank, and the review and approval of the Register of Demands for the period of February 5, 2026, to February 18, 2026. The Closed Session included discussions regarding anticipated and existing litigation, specifically mentioning the case City of Fountain Valley v. Omni Metals. The Study Session focused on City Council benefits options based on Department Director compensation schedules. Council Member Items for Future Consideration included requests related to property acquisition for housing use, updates on sober living home applicants, investigation of an AI policy, and a limit on City Attorney time usage.

The meeting agenda includes proceedings across Closed Session, Study Session, and Open Session. The Closed Session involves conferences with legal counsel regarding anticipated and existing litigation, specifically City of Fountain Valley v. Omni Metals. The Study Session includes a presentation from the City Attorney on City Council Benefits, comparing current status to potential options based on other Orange County cities and current employee benefits, with options including parity with Department Directors' benefits. The Open Session features presentations, including recognition of new Eagle Scouts, public comments, and a Consent Calendar. Consent items include receiving and filing the draft minutes of the February 17, 2026 meeting and approving the Register of Demands for the period of February 5, 2026, to February 18, 2026. Council Member Items for Future Consideration involve topics such as property acquisition for housing use, updates on sober living home applicants, investigation of an AI policy, and limiting City Attorney time.

The agenda covers a Closed Session to discuss anticipated litigation (two potential cases and one potential case) and existing litigation involving City of Fountain Valley v. Omni Metals. The Study Session includes a presentation on City Council Benefits, specifically comparing current benefits to those of Department Directors and outlining three possible options for consideration. The Open Session agenda features presentations, including recognition of Eagle Scouts, public comments, and a Consent Calendar which includes receiving the draft minutes of the February 17, 2026 meeting and approving the Register of Demands for the period of February 5, 2026, to February 18, 2026, totaling $2,363,691.58. Council Member Items for Future Consideration include requests regarding housing use property acquisition, updates on sober living home applicants, investigation into an AI policy, and limiting City Attorney time usage.

The City of Fountain Valley's Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan, the second year of its 2025-29 Consolidated Plan, outlines projects and activities funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The plan aims to improve and preserve residential neighborhoods through home improvement and code enforcement, address special needs populations via financial assistance to public service agencies, and provide fair housing services. Key initiatives include administration of the grant, neighborhood revitalization, code enforcement, services for the frail/elderly and youth, homeless services, fair housing, and lead-based paint hazard reduction, all designed to foster decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunity for low and moderate-income residents.

The agenda for the meeting includes a Closed Session to discuss anticipated and existing litigation, including the case of City of Fountain Valley v. Omni Metals. The Study Session will cover presentations on City Council expenditures, City Manager Authority Contracts, and a City Council Policy Update, including proposed revisions, additions, and removals to various policies such as recycling, social media use, and civility standards. The Open Session agenda features several consent calendar items, including receiving and filing the draft minutes of the February 3, 2026 meeting, receiving and filing the quarterly Treasurer's Report for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, approving the Register of Demands for a period in January 2026, approving agreements for adult softball officiating services, approving participation in the UASI Grant Program, approving an amended contract with Baker Tilly for a Police Department organizational assessment, and the second reading and adoption of an ordinance revising the Municipal Code regarding the selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore. Administrative items include adopting resolutions for the Ambulance Operator Classification and approving the Mid-Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The meeting also includes appointments to various City Committees and Commissions.