Jim Cunneen
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- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 5:56:41
- Avg per meeting
- 18:46
- Segments
- 6507
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Top issues during term (20)
Automated License Plate Reader (Flock Camera) Privacy Concerns
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election candidate
It's too early to tell if his plans will cost you more or save you money.
Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Membership
Potential rate differences and contractual liabilities if the city decides to exit or remain in the clean energy program.
Civic Center Plaza Update
Potential capital investments ranging in the millions for future site redevelopment or facility integration.
16800 Magnolia Mixed-Use Project Development Agreement
Financial impacts include developer-funded infrastructure contributions and future tax revenue generation.
Police Department Staffing and Recruitment
Existing budgeted positions cover these vacancies, though additional incentive bonuses are being evaluated.
Parkside FV Development Denial (8550 Warner Avenue)
Loss of commercial tax revenue offset potentially by increased property tax revenue.
Police Department Organizational Assessment
The contract and budget amendment total $75,258 to $75,260 from the General Fund.
Parks and Community Services Master Plan Update
Estimated future capital improvements total approximately $42 million, offset by projected developer impact fees and alternative revenue sources.
Public Engagement Planning for Fall 2026
Utilizes existing allocated outreach budget.
CalCCA Statewide Overview Presentation
None.
Peacock Rentals Luxury Auto Rental
Brings a new specialty business and associated commercial licensing fees to the city.
Staffing Additions and FY 2026/27 Budget Amendments
Requires funding allocations within the FY 2026/27 municipal budget for new salaries and benefits.
Public Cable Television Authority (PCTA) Funding and Strategy
Projected PEG revenue for fiscal year 2026-2027 stands at approximately $71,000, with administrative funds declining similarly.
FAM Vans Vehicle Dealership and Parking Structure
Private commercial investment that will generate future tax revenues and commercial activity.
Orange County Workforce Innovation High School
Expands educational opportunities without direct municipal facility costs.
Hyundai Grant Allocation for Science Buddies
Involves grant funding allocations from foundation resources.
Establishment of Sister City Program
General fund costs for city representatives are budgeted up to $9,000, with non-city traveler expenses covered by raised funds.
Street Rehabilitation Projects
A capital expenditure of $2,317,000 for street repairs.
Little Saigon Design Guidelines
Developed using grant funds with no direct local capital outlay required at this adoption stage.
Decisions during term (153)
Recorded while Cunneen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Calendar Approval
Adoption of Fire Department Mutual Aid Resolution
Appointments to the CARS Advisory Committee
Adopt A Resolution Identifying the Terms and Conditions for Fountain Valley Fire Department Response Away from Official Duty Station and Assigned to an Emergency Incident. - Presentation by Tim Saiki, Fire Department Division Chief
Consent Calendar (Items 1-6)
CDBG CAPER Report Approval
Public Hearing: FY 2025-26 CDBG CAPER
Project No. 26020 - Fire Station 1 & 2 Improvements
Receive and File the Draft Minutes of the September 1, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting PAGE 79
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Revising Fountain Valley Municipal Code Chapters 2.36 and 2.38, and Adoption of a Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 9900 PAGE 118
Adopt a resolution of the Fountain Valley Successor Agency directing notification to the Oversight Board regarding the disposition of assets in connection with the Successor Agency’s dissolution, directing dissolution upon the Oversight…
Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 9996 effecting certain changes to the City’s Master Salary Schedule in conformance with Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations Section 570.5 and the California Public Employees’ Retirement…
Appointments to the Cultural, Arts, Recreation, Sports and Seniors Advisory Committee PAGE 241
Approval of Municipal Purchasing Ordinance Revisions
Consent Calendar Approval
Introduction of Ordinance Updating Purchasing Thresholds
Adoption of Consent Calendar
Receive and File Draft Minutes of July 14, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
Approve Register of Demands
Treasurer's Report for Quarter Ended June 30, 2026
Voting record (40)
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