Council adopts 2025 California codes, approves well permit and hazard plan; routine contract changes also pass At its Nov. 4 meeting the council approved adoption of the 2025 California Fire and Building Codes (Title 17 and Title 18), a water-well encroachment agreement with Newport Beach/Laguna Beach County Water District, an updated FEMA-approved Hazard Mitigation Plan, and an HVAC contract amendment. Most items passed unanimously; the charter ballot item

Fountain Valley City Council just took major steps to modernize safety codes, enhance water resources, and secure disaster funding—all with unanimous support!

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Fountain Valley council votes 3-2 to put charter measure on Nov. 2026 ballot after months of debate After months of study sessions and two town halls, the City Council voted 3-2 to place a simplified charter measure on the Nov. 2026 ballot. Supporters said voters should decide whether the city should gain home-rule authority; opponents warned of litigation costs and governance risks.

Fountain Valley's City Council has ignited a heated debate by voting to place a city charter measure on the November 2026 ballot, promising residents a chance to shape local governance amid concerns over legal risks and costs.

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