Fountain Valley City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
The City Council meeting agenda included a study session covering a Police Department organizational assessment, a Sister City Advisory delegation trip, and political sign regulations. The regular meeting agenda featured several consent items, including the adoption of a resolution regarding the disposition of assets for the Successor Agency, the approval of a register of demands, and amendments to the Master Salary Schedule. Public hearings were scheduled to consider the FY 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. Additionally, the council planned to address administrative items such as awarding a construction contract for Fire Station improvements and making appointments to the Cultural, Arts, Recreation, Sports and Seniors Advisory Committee. A separate memorandum provided an organizational assessment of the Police Department, highlighting staffing recommendations for positions like Lieutenants, Dispatchers, and Community Services Officers, and addressing operations, facilities, and budget management.
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The City Council conducted a study session to review the 2026 organizational assessment of the Fountain Valley Police Department performed by the Baker Tilly Advisory Group. Discussions focused on the department's need to improve staffing levels, operational efficiency, technology integration, and internal communication. Key recommendations discussed included the addition of an administrative lieutenant to manage internal affairs and personnel records, as well as the addition of two dispatch positions to mitigate the risks associated with solo dispatching during critical incidents. The session also addressed concerns regarding potential conflicts of interest in consultant reports and the necessity for dedicated IT support within the department.
Jun 2, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Regular Meeting
The meeting included a wide range of agenda items such as multiple closed sessions involving legal counsel for existing and anticipated litigation. Significant actions included approving a professional services contract for a Fire Department community risk assessment and strategic plan, adopting the FY 2026/27 GANN Appropriations Limit, and accepting a donation for public safety unmanned aircraft systems. Public hearings were held regarding a residential solid waste rate adjustment schedule and an appeal concerning a land-use development project. Additional administrative items included amending Municipal Code provisions to comply with the California Fair Chance Act, awarding construction contracts for residential roadway rehabilitation and sports court resurfacing, updating the statement of investment policy, and authorizing the purchase of cardiac monitor-defibrillators.
Feb 17, 2026·Board meeting
City Council/ Successor Agency To The Fountain Valley Agency For Community Development/ Fountain Valley Housing Authority Agenda
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.
