City of Buena Park

City Council Regular Meeting

Tuesday, May 27, 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

1.A. CALL TO ORDER

1.B. ROLL CALL

1.C. INVOCATION

— Pastor Albert Fontanez, Grace and Truth Tabernacle Church

1.D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

— Connie Hurtado, Community Services Supervisor

1.E. CITY MANAGER REPORT

— Aaron France, City Manager

2. PRESENTATIONS

2.A. SISTER CITY KOREA TRIP PRESENTATION

— Presented by the Members of the Buena Park High School Delegation

2.B. PRESENTATION OF TRASH CART CONTEST WINNERS

— Presented by Lotus Thai, Sustainability Manager

2.C. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 22, 2025, AS HARVEY MILK DAY

— Presented to Stephanie Wade, Military Veteran & Transgender Rights Advocate

2.D. PRESENTATION BY THE ORANGE COUNTY HOPE CENTER

— Presentation by George Searcy, OC HOPE Center Executive Director

2.E. FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP PRESENTATION

— Presentation by Matt Schuetz, OCFA Division 7 Chief

3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

3.A. 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.

4.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

— Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings of May 13, 2025.

4.B. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS

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

4.C. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2025

— Recommended Action: Receive and file the reports.

4.D. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 22, 2025, AS HARVEY MILK DAY

— Recommended Action: Approve proclamation.

4.E. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 26, 2025, AS MEMORIAL DAY

— Recommended Action: Approve proclamation.

4.F. FINAL PAYMENT TO AYALA ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE 23-24/24-25 ANNUAL SEWER MANHOLE REHABILITATION PROJECT

— Recommended Action: 1) Accept the project as complete and approve a final payment to Ayala Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $133,990; and, 2) Direct the Public Works Department to file a Notice of Completion.

4.G. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. FOR ENGINEERING ENTITLEMENT PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW SERVICES

— Recommended Action: 1) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc., to provide Engineering Entitlement Private Development Plan Review services without a guaranteed minimum and total compensation, not to exceed the value of work orders issued by the City; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement; and, 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement.

4.H. BUDGET APPROPRIATION AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE 6591 BEACH BOULEVARD FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION PROJECT

— Recommended Action: 1) Approve an appropriation of $122,367.53 from the undesignated Economic Development Fund balance to the project account; and, 2) Authorize Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $10,867.63 with Big Ben Engineering, Inc.

4.I. APPROVAL OF TRACT MAP NO. 19319 AT 8030 DALE STREET

— Recommended Action: 1) Approve Tract Map No. 19319 at 8030 Dale Street.; and, 2) Authorize the City Engineer and City Clerk to execute the tract map.

5. NEW BUSINESS

5.A. ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 8.14 OF THE BUENA PARK MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS, FEES, AND SECURITY DEPOSITS

— Recommended Action: 1) Adopt an Ordinance adding Chapter 8.14 (Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling Program) to the Buena Park Municipal Code to codify requirements for construction and demolition debris that are mandated by California law.

5.B. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE ORANGETHORPE AVENUE COMPLETE STREETS PLANNING STUDY

— Recommended Action: 1) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $349,928.77 for the Orangethorpe Avenue Complete Streets Planning Study; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement; 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement; and, 4) Authorize a budget transfer in the amount of $350,000 from the undesignated Gas Tax Fund balance for this purpose.

5.C. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NEW RATES FOR THE COLLECTION, RECYCLING, AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE AND APPROVAL OF A UTILITY BILL INSERT REGARDING THE NEW RESIDENTIAL REFUSE RATES

— Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a Resolution establishing new rates for the collection, recycling, and disposal of refuse; and, 2) Approve a utility bill insert notifying residential customers of a refuse rate adjustment effective July 1, 2025.

5.D. AUTHORIZE NORESCO, LLC TO PROCEED TO THE 90% INVESTMENT GRADE AUDIT PHASE, APPROVE A BUDGET APPROPRIATION, AND APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JBA CONSULTING DBA NV5 CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR INVESTMENT GRADE AUDIT AGREEMENT (IGAA) SUPPORT

— Recommended Action: 1) Authorize NORESCO, LLC to proceed to the 90% Investment Grade Audit Phase with a cost in the amount of $189,000; 2) Approve Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement 23-08 with JBA Consulting dba NV5 Consultants, Inc. for Investment Grade Audit Agreement (IGAA) support in the amount of $19,262; 3) Approve a budget allocation of $209,000 from the undesignated General Fund balance to fund the NORESCO, LLC and NV5 agreements; 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.

6. PUBLIC HEARING

Public Hearings are held at 6:00 PM

6.A. PUBLIC HEARING ON ISSUANCE OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS FOR DORADO SENIOR APARTMENTS LOCATED AT 8622 STANTON AVENUE AND RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS

— Recommended Action: 1) Conduct a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act Hearing in consideration of the issuance of tax-exempt bond financing by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority for the benefit of Dorado Senior, LP, to provide financing for the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of a 150-unit multifamily rental housing project generally known as Dorado Senior Apartments; and, 2) Adopt a resolution approving the issuance of Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority not to exceed $30,000,000, for the benefit of Dorado Senior, LP, to provide financing for the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of a 150-unit multifamily rental housing project generally known as Dorado Senior Apartments.

7. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS, CONFERENCE REPORTS AND CALENDAR REQUESTS

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

8. RECESS

8.A. RECESS

9. STUDY SESSION

9.A. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING CONSIDERATION OF A FUTURE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT TO RESTRICT UNNECESSARY COMMERCIAL VEHICLE IDLING

10. CITY MANAGER REPORT

10.A. CITY MANAGER REPORT

11. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE UPDATES

11.A. 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.

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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: May 22, 2025