City of Buena Park

City Council Regular Meeting

Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 5:00 PM

COUNCIL CHAMBER

6650 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park,CA 90621

BUENA PARK CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

 

5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AT 6:00 P.M.

1. GENERAL

1A. CALL TO ORDER

1B. ROLL CALL

1C. INVOCATION

— Pastor Don Harbert, The Way Fellowship Church, Buena Park Police Department Chaplain

1D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

— Sung Hyun, Director of Finance

1E. CITY MANAGER REPORT

— Aaron France, City Manager

2. PRESENTATIONS

2A. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 2025 AS NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH

— Presented to Pastor Dion Thomas, SonRise Community Christian Church

— Presented to Rosaline Rasheed, P2P Community Development, Inc.

2B. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 2 - 8 AS OCFA BURN WEEK

— Presented to OCFA Division Chief Schuetz

3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

3A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

This is the portion of the meeting set aside to invite public comments regarding any item on the Regular Meeting Agenda only. Public comments are limited to no more than three minutes each. Those wishing to speak in-person are asked to add your information at the digital public kiosk located at the entrance of the Council Chamber.

4. CONSENT CALENDAR

The items listed under the Council Consent Calendar are considered routine business and will be voted on together by one motion unless a Council Member requests separate action. At this time the City Council or public may ask to speak on any item on the Consent Calendar.

4A. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS

— Recommended Action: Adopt Resolutions approving the Claims and Demands.

4B. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 2025 AS NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH

— Recommended Action: Approve Proclamation

4C. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 2 - 8, 2025, AS ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY BURN WEEK

— Recommended Action: Approve Proclamation

4D. PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM UPGRADES FOR VARIOUS TRAFFIC SIGNAL LOCATIONS FOR THE 24-25 ANNUAL BATTERY BACKUP UPGRADES PROJECT

— Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the purchase of traffic signal battery backup upgrade equipment from Yunex LLC for the 24-25 Annual Battery Backup Upgrades Project.

4E. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR CITYWIDE STRIPING AND STENCILING SERVICES

— Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution providing an alternative project delivery method for the restriping of various City streets by use of the County of Orange Striping Services pursuant to Buena Park Municipal Code Section 3.28.110(E); 2) Approve cooperative agreement with the County of Orange for the City-Wide Striping and Stenciling services; 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement; and 4) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement.

5. NEW BUSINESS

5A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT WITH BRIDGEROCK CONSTRUCTION FOR THE NAVIGATION CENTER - WOMEN’S RESTROOM REHABILITATION PROJECT

— Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution approving the specifications for the Navigation Center – Women’s Restroom Rehabilitation Project; 2) Award a contract to Bridgerock Construction, Inc. in the amount of $197,920; 3) Authorize contingency funds in the amount of $32,080 in the same purchase order; 4) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement; and 5) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement.

5B. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SOHN ARCHITECTS FOR THE FRIENDSHIP PARK KOREAN PAVILION GARDEN AND SUNDIAL PROJECT

— Recommended Action: 1) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Sohn Architects in amount of $207,580 for the Friendship Park Korean Pavilion Garden and Sundial Project; 2) Dispense with competitive bidding pursuant to Buena Park Municipal Code Section 3.28.050 (H) for the proposed services based on findings that Sohn Architects is uniquely qualified and experienced to perform the services; 3) Appropriate $210,000 from the undesignated General Fund balance to the Friendship Park Improvement Project account;  4) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement prior to execution; and 5) Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the agreement. 

5C. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF GAS-POWERED LAWN EQUIPMENT CITYWIDE AND APPROVE A BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR A REBATE PROGRAM AND ACQUISITION OF NEW CITY ELECTRIC LAWN EQUIPMENT

— Recommended Action: 1) Adopt an ordinance regulating the use of gas-powered lawn equipment; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to finalize the Program Guidelines and make any non-monetary changes to the Program, as necessary; and 3) Allocate $88,000 from the undesignated General Fund balance for the rebate program and acquisition of new electric lawn equipment for city use.

5D. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENACTING LOCAL REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF ELECTRIC BICYCLES AND OTHER ELECTRIC MOBILITY DEVICES

The City Council will consider adopting an ordinance that prohibits the operation of electric bicycles and similar electric mobility devices on public sidewalks, parks, and similar public places that are intended for pedestrian use or traffic.

— Recommended Action: That the City Council 1) Adopt an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buena Park, California, amending various sections of the Buena Park Municipal Code to enact regulations governing the operation of electric bicycles and similar electric mobility devices. 

6. PUBLIC HEARING

There are no Public Hearing items.

7. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS, CONFERENCE REPORTS AND CALENDAR REQUESTS

7A. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS, CONFERENCE REPORTS AND CALENDAR REQUESTS

8. RECESS

8A. RECESS

9. STUDY SESSION

9A. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE DISTRICT 4 FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL

9B. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING PUBLIC TREES AND THE URBAN FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN

10. CITY MANAGER REPORT

10A. CITY MANAGER REPORT

11. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE UPDATES

11A. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE UPDATES

12. ADJOURNMENT

This agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered.  Supporting documents are available for review and copying at City Hall or at www.buenapark.com.  Supplementary materials distributed to the City Council less than 72 hours before the meeting are posted to the City’s website at www.buenapark.com and copies are available for public inspection beginning the next regular business day in the City Clerk’s Office.  Video streaming of the meeting is available on the City’s website.  This governing body is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item which is not included in this agenda; however, may ask clarifying questions, ask staff to follow-up, or provide other direction.  The order of business as it appears on this agenda may be modified by the governing body.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need accommodations to participate in this meeting, contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 562-3750 or the California Relay Service at 711.  Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make arrangements to assure accessibility.

If you would like to participate in any matter of business on the agenda and would like translation in  Korean or Spanish please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 562-3750 48-hours prior to the meeting. Residents requiring translation during Oral Communications are encouraged to bring interpreters.

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Si le gustaría participar en audiencia pública o cualquier asunto de negocios programado en la agenda y necesita traducción en chino, coreano, español, tagalo o vietnamita, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad, 48 horas antes de la reunión al (714) 562-3750. Para participar en los comentarios públicos sobre cualquier otro asunto dentro de la jurisdicción del ayuntamiento, se les recomienda que traiga un intérprete.

 

I, Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, City of Buena Park, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that a full and correct copy of this agenda was posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54950 et. seq., at Buena Park City Hall, 6650 Beach Blvd., and uploaded to the City of Buena Park website www.buenapark.com. 

Adria M. Jimenez, MMC
Director of Government and Community Relations
City Clerk

Date Posted: February 6, 2025