Ahmad Zahra
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 18
- Total speaking time
- 5:09:25
- Avg per meeting
- 17:11
- Segments
- 4220
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Top issues during term (20)
Solid Waste Management Services RFP Selection
Affects municipal utility rates and franchise fee revenues collected by the city.
Automated License Plate Reader (FLOCK) Camera Program
Maintains existing camera maintenance and operating expenditures.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating Budget Deficit
Balances the $147.2 million general fund budget with a $16 million ending fund balance.
Environmental Justice Element Adoption
No direct general city fund commitments are required for adoption.
Council Meeting Public Comment Placement
Your tax dollars were likely discussed, but the specifics aren't clear yet.
Housing Opportunity Sites Review and Infill Development
Funded through a REAP 2.0 state grant administered via SCAG at no direct cost to the city.
Historic Landmark Designation for "Flight" Sculpture
Minimal impact limited to staff time for updating the General Plan and historical map exhibits.
Street Rehabilitation and SB 1 Funds Allocation
Maintenance funding remains constrained, impacting the city's ability to address all poor-condition roadways promptly.
campaign finance
Your tax dollars aren't funding these campaigns, but big money donations could heavily influence how city council members eventually spend public funds.
Mills Act Historic Preservation Contracts
Reduces individual property tax assessments in exchange for private historic maintenance.
Safe Streets and Traffic Safety Action Plan
Involves municipal capital improvement funds and contract allocations exceeding $680,000 combined.
Library Operating Hours Reallocation
Absorbed within existing staffing and budget allocations.
City Hall Water Conservation & Fountain Restoration
Long-term water savings for commercial and institutional properties.
Local Economic Development and Small Business Growth
Requires future resource allocation for a strategic plan RFP.
Parking Lot Tree Canopy and Shade Regulations
Tree planting costs roughly $160 for a 15-gallon box and $300 for a 24-inch box, with mature trees valued up to $17,000.
Proposed 32-Unit Townhome Development at Harbor and Hermosa
The city faces potential legal liability and attorney fee exposure related to builder's remedy denials.
Hillcrest Park Historic Cabin and World War II Memorial Maintenance
Minimal impact, primarily involving signage updates and mapping adjustments.
Lower Golden Hill Neighborhood Zone Change
May affect property values and architectural review costs for homeowners in the neighborhood.
Administrative Services Department Renaming and Finance Director Positions
Offset by existing interim salary savings and departmental vacancies.
Coyote Management and Wildlife Resources
Decisions during term (363)
Recorded while Zahra was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Commission / Committee / Board Appointments
Consent Calendar
General Plan Amendment to Adopt the Environmental Justice Element as Appendix N of the Fullerton Plan
Mills Act Contracts for Five Historic Properties
Community Development Block Grant Program Fiscal Year 2026-27 Revised Annual Action Plan
Irrigation Ban on Nonfunctional Turf Municipal Code Amendment
Fullerton Municipal Code Amendment, Renaming the Administrative Services Department and Classification Plan Update to Establish Director of Finance and Deputy Director of Finance Positions
Motion to Receive and File Public Comments Staff Report
OCTOBER 6, 2026 MEETING MINUTES
MONTHLY COMMITTEE ACTIVITY AND ATTENDANCE REPORT
ZONE CHANGE ON PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE LOWER GOLDEN HILL NEIGHBORHOOD - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE
SEPTEMBER 2026 CHECK REGISTER
FULLERTON FORD TEMPORARY PARKING PERMIT
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PTI ACQUISITIONS, LLC FOR CELLULAR TOWER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AT 3151 NORTH EUCLID STREET
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…
ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL AIRPORT ARCHITECTURAL / ENGINEERING / PLANNING / ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH ON-CALL CONTRACTOR FOR 1314 LUANNE AVENUE STORM DRAIN REPAIR
$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
$266,602 CONTRACT WITH VORTEX SERVICES, LLC FOR MISCELLANEOUS STORM DRAIN LINING FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Solid Waste Management Services RFP Selection
Voting record (84)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Commission / Committee / Board Appointments
Consent Calendar
General Plan Amendment to Adopt the Environmental Justice Element as Appendix N of the Fullerton Plan
Mills Act Contracts for Five Historic Properties
Community Development Block Grant Program Fiscal Year 2026-27 Revised Annual Action Plan
Irrigation Ban on Nonfunctional Turf Municipal Code Amendment
Fullerton Municipal Code Amendment, Renaming the Administrative Services Department and Classification Plan Update to Establish Director of Finance and Deputy Director of Finance Positions
Motion to Receive and File Public Comments Staff Report
Solid Waste Management Services RFP Selection
Flock Automated License Plate Reader Program Moratorium
General Plan Revision to Designate Five Properties as Historical Landmarks
Zone Change on Properties Located in the Lower Golden Hill Neighborhood
Local Lobbyist Registration and Disclosure Program Options
Youth Advisory Committee Appointment
Solid Waste Management Services RFP Selection
Consent Calendar (Excluding Items 7 and 13)
Voting no on item 4 specifically.
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget Adoption
Considered the budget irresponsible, reactionary, and harmful to disadvantaged neighborhoods due to service cuts.
Housing Opportunities Sites Review
2026 Economic Development Update
select Budget Scenario C to incorporate into the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Operating Budget.
Dunlap made a substitute motion, seconded by Valencia, to deny the item.
Proposed Streets and Public Infrastructure Ballot Measure
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Operating Budget Scenarios
Community Development Block Grant Program Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan
Tax Exempt Bonds Issuance for UCA and UCE Apartments
Advance Three Finalist Haulers and Lift Communication Embargo
Parks and Recreation Commission Appointment
Substitute motion
Denial of Appeal for 32 Townhomes at 111 W. Hermosa Drive (Motion to Uphold Denial)
Voted against the denial, citing lack of objective findings and risk of legal consequences.
Approval of Appeal and 32 Townhomes Project at 111 W. Hermosa Drive
Supported approval based on objective data and legal compliance.
Notice of Intent to Withdraw from ICRMA
Solar Powered Light Conversion Project Purchase Orders
Safe Streets and Roads for All Safety Action Plan
Actions to Implement Brown Act Updates (SB 707)
Letter of Engagement with Veregy Pacific, LLC for Energy Audit Services
Appeal of Planning Commission Denial for 32 Townhomes at 111 W. Hermosa Drive
Noted that the Planning Commission's decision lacked objective evidence or factual backing.
to create standards for producing, funding and promoting the State of the City event.
to sustain the Planning Commission decision and deny the appeal.
to not agendize disclosure rules in July 2026.
to proceed with the 2026 State of the City as planned and direct staff to prepare a draft State of the City Policy for City Council review within 45 to 60 days.
1. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute the Letter of Engagement with Veregy Pacific, LLC to perform investment grade audit of various City-owned facilities. 2. Direct staff to coordinate w
Commission and Committee Appointments
Consent Calendar Items 1 through 10
Fullerton Municipal Code Recodification (Introduction of Ordinance No. 3356)
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (SB 1) Funds Allocation
Fullerton Municipal Code Update Prohibiting Unlawful Kratom Product Sale or Distribution (Ordinance No. 3357)
Pacific - Wanda - Louise - Walnut Area Street Rehabilitation Contract (Item 11)
Direct Staff to Continue Negotiations with Six Waste Hauling Firms
Expressed concerns about including non-union companies that could create workforce disruptions and redundancy.
to negotiate with EDCO, CR&R, Universal, Athens, Valley Vista and Republic.
Euclid Street and Valley View Drive Intersection Signalization Recommendation
I would have liked to say yes on this one, but no, because it's vague.