What Fullerton is about to decide
Fullerton’s council and Successor Agency meet in regular session at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, preceded by a closed session. No public hearings are scheduled — the agenda lists that section as “None.” These are pending decisions from the posted agenda — not outcomes. Every item links to the official record.
Source: official agenda (PDF) · Legistar meeting detail
✅ What actually passed (per the draft minutes): The city’s draft minutes of the September 15 meeting — on the October 6 agenda for approval, not yet adopted — record all five members present. On the trash contract, the council split 3–2. Mayor Jung moved, seconded by Valencia, “to continue negotiations with Valley Vista and Republic Services.” Zahra made a substitute motion, seconded by Charles, “to continue negotiations with CR&R and Republic Services.” The minutes record: “Substitute motion passed 3 – 2 (Opposed: Valencia, Jung). Original motion failed.” The item is marked “Direction provided” — no contract was awarded. The consent calendar (Items 2 through 12) was approved 5–0 on a motion by Zahra, seconded by Charles, with the minutes noting that Zahra voted no on Item 4, the August 2026 check register. That consent vote awarded the $285,285 Sunny Crest Alley storm drain contract to Diamond Construction and Design, accepted the $175,000 county grant for the Independence Park Revitalization Project and the $96,565 Alcoholic Beverage Control grant (Resolution No. 2026-047), adopted Resolution No. 2026-046 on the classification plan, and approved the on-call CEQA consultant list. The Youth Advisory Committee appointments were ratified 5–0. After the Flock Cameras presentation, Zahra requested, seconded by Charles, that a discussion of the Flock Cameras policy be agendized for the next council meeting; Zahra also asked for a report on lobbyist registries on October 6. No items were removed from consent and there were no public hearings. We will update this page if the council amends the minutes before approving them.
The headline: the council picks a direction on who hauls Fullerton’s trash. The only item of regular business asks the council to name the selected proposer in the Solid Waste Management Services RFP and authorize staff to negotiate final contract terms, with the contract itself to come back for award later. The agenda does not name the proposers or state a contract value. A $285,285 storm drain contract with Diamond Construction and Design sits on consent, along with grants of $175,000 from the county and $96,565 from the state.
🗑 Solid waste: the RFP reaches a decision point
- Solid Waste Management Services RFP selection. Per the agenda, “Staff requests City Council direction on the next phase of the Solid Waste Management Services Request for Proposal (RFP) process, including authorization for staff to negotiate the final terms of the service agreement with the selected proposer and prepare the negotiated contract for City Council consideration and final approval.” The proposed motion is to “provide direction regarding the selected proposer, authorize staff to negotiate the final contract terms and direct staff to return to City Council for final contract award.” Regular Business 1
- Nothing is awarded at this meeting. The agenda is explicit that the negotiated contract returns for final approval. No proposer names, term length or dollar figures appear on the posted agenda. Regular Business 1
💧 $285,285 for Sunny Crest Alley storm drain repair
- The council would approve plans and specifications for Project 52025, Storm Drain Repair — Sunny Crest Alley, and award a $285,285 construction contract to Diamond Construction and Design. Item 12
- It would also approve a $351,285 budget transfer and appropriation of Drainage Capital Outlay Funds (Fund 36) from Project 52591 Annual Storm Drain Repair to Project 52025, and authorize the Public Works Director to approve change orders within the approved project budget. Item 12
💸 Grants in, purchase authority out
- $175,000 from the County of Orange. The council would authorize the City Manager to execute and administer Agreement No. MA-017-26011601 to accept $175,000 in District Discretionary Grant Funding, and appropriate it to the Independence Park Revitalization Project 54692 in the Capital Projects Fund. Item 10
- $96,565 from Alcoholic Beverage Control. A resolution would authorize the Chief of Police to accept FY 2026-27 ABC grant funds, execute the grant agreement, and appropriate the $96,565 in the Police Department budget within the Grants Fund. Item 9
- On-call CEQA consultants. The council would authorize approval of an On-Call CEQA Services Consultant List and authorize the Director of Administrative Services to issue purchase orders not to exceed $200,000 for individual projects on an as-needed basis. Item 11
🪑 Also on the agenda
- Closed session: existing litigation under Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) — Natalie Coyne v. City of Fullerton, Case No. OCSC 30-2025-01465109-CU-PO-CJC. Closed Session 1
- Appointments: council members make direct Youth Advisory Committee appointments for one-year terms, then ratify them. Appointments 1
- Classification plan. A resolution would adopt, update and delete certain classification specifications — Solid Waste Recycling Specialist, Human Resources Manager I/II, the Economic Development Specialist series, and Police Property and Evidence Supervisor — amending Resolutions 2023-052, 2023-053 and 2023-064. Item 8
- 2027 group insurance. Receive and file the 2027 Group Insurance Plan Renewal and authorize the City Manager to implement and administer the 2027 group insurance and benefits programs. The agenda states no cost. Item 7
- Receive and file: August 18, 2026 minutes, the monthly committee activity and attendance report, the August 2026 check register, the Treasurer’s report for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, and the third quarter FY 2025-26 financial report. No totals are printed on the agenda. Items 2–6
- Presentations: a certificate to the Townley family for 25 years of 9/11 remembrance and community service, a certificate for the Fullerton Hills Softball 14u national championship, and a Flock Cameras update. No action is listed on any of the three. Presentations 1–3
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