MAYOR JOYCE AHN
VICE MAYOR CONNOR TRAUT
COUNCIL MEMBER CARLOS FRANCO
COUNCIL MEMBER LAMIYA HOQUE
COUNCIL MEMBER SUSAN SONNE
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 5:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER
6650 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park,CA 90621
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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
— Rabbi Lawrence Goldmark
1D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
— Anna Almquist, Assistant City Clerk
1E. CITY MANAGER REPORT
— Aaron France, City Manager
2. PRESENTATIONS
2A. RECOGNITION OF EAGLE SCOUT JEET PAREKH, BOY SCOUT TROOP 650
2B. 2024-2025 BUENA PARK HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER AND CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
— Presented to Maroun Nehme, 2024-2025 Buena Park High School Teacher of the Year and 2024-2025 District Teacher of the Year
— Presented to Paulina Lugo, 2024-2025 Buena Park High School Classified Employee of the Year
2C. RECOGNITION OF 2024 AND 2025 KOREAN RESOURCE FAIR VOLUNTEERS
2D. ORANGE COUNTY POWER AUTHORITY (OCPA) ART COMPETITION WINNER PRESENTATION
— Presented to Chloe Hayi Kim
2E. RECOGNITION OF BUENA PARK LIEUTENANT JUDY WILLIAMS FOR HER 30 YEARS OF SERVICE AND HONORING AND COMMENDING HER RETIREMENT
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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
— Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings of April 8, 2025.
4B. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
— Recommended Action: Adopt Resolutions approving the Claims and Demands.
4C. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025
— Recommended Action: Receive and file the reports.
4D. RESOLUTION HONORING AND COMMENDING BUENA PARK LIEUTENANT JUDY WILLIAMS ON HER RETIREMENT
— Recommended Action: Adopt resolution.
4E. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN THE CITY OF BUENA PARK AND THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE USE OF THE ALERTOC EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
To approve the MOU issued by the OCSD relating to the City’s use of the new implementation of the AlertOC emergency notification system through December 30, 2029.
— 1) Adopt a resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) agreeing to use the new version of the AlertOC emergency notification system according to the specified terms; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make necessary, non-monetary changes to the MOU; and, 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the MOU and any other necessary documents related to approval of the MOU.
4F. APPROVAL OF THE BUENA PARK GENERAL PLAN PROGRESS REPORT AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (APR) FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 AND SUBMITTAL TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD)
— Recommended Action: 1) Receive and file the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) and the Housing Element Annual Report; 2) Authorize the Community and Economic Development Department to transmit the reports to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) as required by state law; and, 3) Authorize the Community and Economic Development Department to make any changes to the report in response to comments received from HCD or OPR.
4G. APPROVAL OF ANTI-TOBACCO AND VAPING WATER BILL INSERT
— Recommended Action: 1) Approve an anti-tobacco and anti-vaping water bill insert.
5. NEW BUSINESS
5A. RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH ONYX PAVING COMPANY FOR THE 2024-2025 ANNUAL PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT
— Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution approving the plans and specifications for the 2024-2025 Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Project; 2) Award a contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,133,000; 3) Authorize contingency funds in the amount of $115,000 in the same purchase order; 4) Authorize construction engineering in the amount of $60,000; 5) Authorize a purchase order for The Solis Group in the amount of $4,140 for administration of the Community Workforce Agreement (CWA); 6) Authorize contingency funds in the amount of $1,380 for the CWA administration; 7) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the contract; and 8) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the contract.
5B. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2024 WATER MASTER PLAN
— Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution implementing the 2024 Water Master Plan.
5C. PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR CITY-OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF AUTO CENTER DRIVE, EAST OF WESTERN AVENUE
— Recommended Action: 1) Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Simpson & Simpson Holdings, LLC for the sale of the properties located on the south side of Auto Center Drive, east of Western Avenue; 2) Find the transaction exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15332, and authorize staff to file a notice of exemption; 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 and take various actions in connection therewith.
5D. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16.08 OF THE BUENA PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE FINE AMOUNTS FOR ILLEGAL FIREWORKS AND APPROVAL OF A 4TH OF JULY/FIREWORKS WATER BILL INSERT
The City Council will consider amending Chapter 16.08 of the Buena Park Municipal Code to increase the fines for illegal fireworks.
— Recommended Action: 1) Adopt (by 4/5 vote) or introduce (by a majority vote) an Ordinance amending Chapter 16.08 of the Buena Park Municipal Code to increase penalties associated with illegal fireworks; and 2) Approval of a 4th of July/Fireworks water bill insert.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearings are held at 6:00 PM
6A. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-2029 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CONSOLIDATED PLAN/FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
— Recommended Action: 1) Hold a public hearing to review and receive public comments for the draft FY 2025-2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) / FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan (AP); 2) Adopt a resolution to approve the ConPlan/AP; 3) Authorize the City Manager to approve any necessary changes to the ConPlan/AP and submit the final ConPlan/AP to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents, certifications, contracts, or other instruments as may be required to carry out the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
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 PARKING IN THE VICINITY OF GRAND AVENUE
9B. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE RENOVATION OF BRENNER PARK
9C. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING CREATION OF A POCKET PARK AT STANTON AVENUE AND PINCHOT COURT
9D. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING A CITYWIDE SPEED HUMP/CUSHION POLICY
9E. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE MAY 8, 2025, CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING APPOINTMENTS
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.
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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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: April 21, 2025