The first meeting of the Fullerton City Council for 2026 is scheduled for January 20, raising questions about the frequency of meetings in recent years. Notably, the earlier January meeting was not scheduled, suggesting a shift in the Mayor’s and Council’s approach to meeting frequency, which has traditionally been more regular. Several future meetings have also been either canceled or left unscheduled, indicating a potential trend toward less frequent gatherings.

The meeting is expected to begin with a series of appointments, and there is optimism that the Advisory and Transportation Committee (ATC) may finally reach a full membership for the first time in a year.

– Mayor Jung will make a direct appointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission to fill a mid-term vacancy, with the term expiring on December 31, 2028.
– Mayor Pro Tem Dunlap will make a direct appointment to the Library Board of Trustees, with the term expiring on December 31, 2028.
– Council Member Valencia will make a direct appointment to the Active Transportation Committee, with the term expiring on December 31, 2028.
– Council Member Zahra will make the following direct appointments:
– A member to the Library Board of Trustees, with the term expiring on December 31, 2028.
– A member to the Senior Advisory Committee, with the term expiring on December 31, 2028.
– A Senior Club representative to the Senior Advisory Committee, with a term ending on December 31, 2026.

The Fullerton City Council is set to appoint a representative and an alternate to the Fullerton Investment Advisory Committee, with terms concluding on December 31, 2026. This decision aims to ensure robust participation in regional financial discussions and contribute to effective investment strategies for the community.

In addition to this appointment, the council will reaffirm all current appointments to advisory bodies that have unexpired terms or no specified end date, maintaining continuity in local governance as it navigates various initiatives and projects. These measures reflect the city’s commitment to involving community members in its advisory processes.

On the regular agenda, there is only one significant item: the adjustment of Public Works fees, which was carried over from the November 18 meeting. This item concerns new and revised development fees, including fees for lot line adjustments, easements, and grading. The proposed increase for lot line adjustments is particularly striking, rising from $825 to over $4,000. However, this adjustment is reportedly in line with fees charged by surrounding cities.

The placement of this fee adjustment at the end of the agenda raises questions, though no further details have been provided.

Despite the limited agenda, the meeting is expected to draw public comments regarding the recent selection of the Mayor, the treatment of public commentary, issues surrounding ICE, and the City’s response to violations related to CalPERS. The current edition of the Fullerton Observer, available online, addresses these issues in more detail.

For more information, the full agenda can be accessed here: City Council Agenda https://fullerton.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Read what is notable on the consent calendar here:  

Items of note on the CONSENT CALENDAR for January 20, 2026