On the City Council Agenda for February 17, 2026

The meeting will begin with a presentation on a Behavioral Health Clinician program. Followed by a robust consent calendar. Notably absent from open discussions on regular business items is the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Process Overview. The only item on the regular business is Senior Program Mobility Update (item #12).

The Senior Mobility Program, which facilitates transportation for older adults to vital destinations such as medical appointments and grocery shopping, is reportedly facing financial challenges. Currently, staff are seeking ways to continue funding this essential service through June, as well as for FY 2026-27, with proposed savings potentially reaching $160,000. Since the onset of COVID-19, program usage has declined, and while the city initially managed to allocate excess funds from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) during the pandemic, there are now concerns about sustaining service levels.

In 2015, the program recorded 14,627 one-way rides, with over 11,000 rides dedicated to medical and nutrition purposes, including trips to the community center for lunches provided five days a week. Alarmingly, data shows that just 10% of participants accounted for half of the rides, leaving uncertainties about the program’s reach and efficiency.

Staff proposals to control costs include capping the number of monthly trips (initially set at 30 round-trip trips), restricting the distance for medical trips to within 10 miles—potentially limiting access to facilities such as Kaiser Irvine—and introducing a $2 co-pay for many one-way trips. While these measures aim to address financial strain, they raise questions about the potential impact on seniors reliant on this service.

The meeting will begin at 5:30 pm, Council Chamber – 303 West Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton

For those interested in more details, the full agenda is available online at Fullerton City Council Agenda (https://fullerton.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx).

AGENDA FORECAST (Tentative)

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

INTERFAITH REFINANCE AGREEMENT
WATER VALVE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
YUNEX PURCHASE ORDER LIMIT INCREASE
2026 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
2025 DNA FINGERPRINT, UNSOLVED CRIME AND INNOCENCE PROTECTION ACT OF 2004 AWARD
FOUR HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS
CITY HALL TURF REPLACEMENT

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

EUCLID AND VALLEY VIEW INTERSECTION SIGNALIZATION
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) MANAGEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT AWARD
ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
CITY VACANCIES AND RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS REPORT
HOUSING ELEMENTANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT

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