City of Buena Park

City Council Regular Meeting

Tuesday, September 9, 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

— Reverend Dr. Joel Van Soelen, Anaheim Christian Reformed Church

1.D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

— Rebecca Valdez, Human Resources Manager

1.E. CITY MANAGER REPORT

— Aaron France, City Manager

2. PRESENTATIONS

2.A. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2025 AS NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

— Presented to Professor Alexandro Gradilla, California State University, Fullerton

2.B. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2025 AS HUNGER ACTION MONTH

— Presented to Sara Bazant, Second Harvest Food Bank, Director of Marketing & Public Affairs

2.C. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION OF THE AMERICAN LEGION'S 106TH ANNIVERSARY - SEPTEMBER 16, 1919

— Presented to Robert Juarez, Commander, American Legion Post 354

2.D. PRESENTATION OF BUENA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT LIFESAVING AWARD AND ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY LETTER OF RECOGNITION TO OFFICER ANTHONY CURATOLA

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 August 12, 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 JULY 2025

— Recommended Action: Receive and file the reports.

4.D. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2025 AS NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

— Recommended Action: Approve proclamation.

4.E. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2025 AS HUNGER ACTION MONTH

— Recommended Action: Approve proclamation.

4.F. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2025 AS CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

— Recommended Action: Approve Proclamation.

4.G. FINAL PAYMENT TO G&A NELOS CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE MAGNOLIA AVENUE WATER MAIN INTERCONNECT PROJECT

— Recommended Action: 1) Accept the project as complete and approve a final payment to G&A Nelos Construction, Inc. in the amount of $52,654.35; and 2) Direct the Public Works Department to file a Notice of Completion.

4.H. AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) FOR THE FY 2025-26 ALCOHOL POLICING PARTNERSHIP (APP) PROGRAM AND RELATED BUDGET APPROPRIATION

— Recommended Action: 1) Accept grant funding from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) in the amount of $41,019 for the FY 2025-26 Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) program; 2) Approve a grant agreement with ABC for the APP program; 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement; 4) Authorize the Police Chief to sign any necessary documentation related to the grant; and, 5) Approve a budgetary appropriation in an amount not-to-exceed $41,019 for this purpose.

4.I. AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH CENTRALIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE EXPANDED LEARNING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

— Recommended Action: 1) Approve an agreement for services with Centralia Elementary School District authorizing the City's participation in the Expanded Learning Division's after school program; 2) Approve a budget amendment in the amount of $153,080; and, 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement.

4.J. AMENDED AND RESTATED LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH FRIENDLY CENTER, INC. AUTHORIZING THE OPERATION OF A RESOURCE CENTER AT THE BUENA PARK COMMUNITY CENTER AND THE WILLIAM PEAK PARK CLUBHOUSE

— Recommended Action: 1) Approve the amended and restated license agreement with Friendly Center, Inc. to operate a resource center at both the Buena Park Community Center and William Peak Park Clubhouse; 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.K. ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 13.16 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING BACKFLOW AND CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROLS AND RESOLUTION APPROVING A CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL MANAGEMENT PLAN

— Recommended Action: 1) Adopt an ordinance amending Title 13 Chapter 13 of the Buena Park Municipal Code (BPMC) in specified Sections 13.16.010 - 13.16.210 related to backflow and cross-connection controls; and 2) Adopt a resolution approving a Cross-Connection Control Management Plan.

4.L. RESOLUTION HONORING AND COMMENDING R. PATRICK DONNELLY AT THE 2025 MEMORIAL GROVE CEREMONY

— Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution honoring and commending R. Patrick ("Pat") Donnelly at the 2025 Memorial Grove Ceremony.

4.M. APPROVAL OF REVISED ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING POLICY (EPPP) IN ACCORDANCE WITH SB 1383 REQUIREMENTS

— Recommended Action: 1) Approve an update to the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy (EPPP) that incorporates requirements set forth by California Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383).

5. NEW BUSINESS

5.A. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EDGESOFT, INC. FOR A NEW PERMITTING AND LAND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

— Recommended Action: 1) Approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Edgesoft, Inc., to develop and implement a new permitting and land management system, including five years of annual subscription costs for the Community Development and Public Works Departments and Business Licensing, in the amount of $893,732; 2) Authorize the City Manager and the City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement; and, 3) Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the agreement. 

5.B. AMENDMENT TO PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 6245 AUTO CENTER DRIVE

— Recommended Action: 1) Approve the Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Simpson & Simpson Holdings, LLC; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the Amendment;  3) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Amendment in a form approved by the City Attorney; 4) Approve a budget amendment in the amount of $1.5 million from the City’s undesignated Economic Development Fund balance to fund relocation and undergrounding of offsite utilities as required by SCE and CalTrans; and, 5) Authorize the City Manager take such actions as are reasonably necessary to implement the Purchase and Sale Agreement, as amended.

5.C. SELECTION OF CITY COUNCIL DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE FOR CAL CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE

— Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council select a voting delegate and alternate for the Cal Cities Annual Conference in October.

6. PUBLIC HEARING

No Public Hearing Items.

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 THE SALE AND USE OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS

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: September 4, 2025