City Council

Additional Information

Formation & Responsibilities

The citizens of Fountain Valley elect 5 members of their peers to represent them on the City Council. The City Council Members serve 4 year terms. The City Council's responsibility is to develop public policies, approve programs, and allocate revenues to meet the needs of the city. They also serve as the legislative body and exercises the legal powers designated to them by the state government code pertaining to general law cities.

The City Council also functions as the Successor Agency to the Fountain Valley Agency for Community Development. Those wishing to address the City Council on items that are not scheduled on an Agenda may do so during the matters from the Audience portion during each council meeting.

Disclosure & Ethics

The Political Reform Act requires public officials to disclose assets and income that may be materially affected by their official actions. The Act requires governmental agencies to ensure that their public officials (City Council, board, and commission members; employees, and consultants) disclose their interests on or before the statutory deadlines.

The City Clerk is the Official Filing Officer for the City of Fountain Valley, and is responsible for the collection, maintenance, and protection of filing and disclosure documents. Additionally the City Clerk is responsible for ensuring public access to these materials as prescribed by the California Fair Political Practices Commission.

The City Council Members, Jim Cunneen, Patrick Harper, Kim Constantine, Glenn Grandis and Ted Bui are elected officers identified in Government Code Section 87200 and file Statements of Economic Interest Forms with the City Clerk's Office. Copies of the statements filed by the City Council may be obtained by visiting the Fountain Valley’s City Clerk’s Office at 10200 Slater Avenue or by accessing the Fair Political Practices Commission site. 

Contact the Fountain Valley City Clerk if you have additional questions.