PRESENT:Brown, Traut, Ahn, Sonne

ABSENT:None

Also present were: Aaron France, City Manager and Chris Cardinale, City Attorney.

The Invocation was led by Chaplain Jonathan Lee, Buena Park Police Department.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mark Sauceda, Community Services Supervisor.

City Manager France reported the following:

• Announced that Item No. 6A – Appeal of Group Home Permit Denial at 8559 Bluebell Drive has been withdrawn by the appellant
• Pacific Symphony’s 2024 Symphony on the Go, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 6:30 p.m., Boisseranc Park
• Super Senior Saturday, Saturday, August 17, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Buena Park Senior Activity Center
• Kona Ice with a Cop, Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Peak Park
• Dive-in Movie: Lilo and Stitch, Friday, August 23, 2024, 8:30 p.m., Peak Park Pool
• Informed the public that Knott’s Berry Farm will not be closing. On the other hand, it was announced that 2024 is going to be the last year for the Knott’s Scary Farm attraction Wax Works Maze
• A Sustainability Survey has been published to seek residents’ and businesses’ input on the City’s first Climate Action and Adaptation Plan

APPROVED the recommended action.

ADOPTED the following titled resolutions:

RESOLUTION NO. 14882

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $5,601,168.08 DEMAND NOS. 425833 THROUGH 426084 CANCELLED NO. 425223

RESOLUTION NO. 14883

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $2,332,406.05 DEMAND NOS. 426085 THROUGH 426291 CANCELLED NOS. 422546, 422549, 422747 AND 422773

RESOLUTION NO. 14884

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,123,092.87 COVERING REGULAR PAYROLL ENDING JULY 19, 2024

APPROVED the recommended action.

APPROVED the recommended action.

APPROVED the recommended action.

APPROVED the recommended action.

APPROVED the recommended action.

APPROVED the recommended action.

Senior Engineering Technician Wray provided a report regarding the approval of a contract for the Los Coyotes Drive Street Improvement Project. The Los Coyotes Drive Street Improvement Project will include removal and replacement of street pavement, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, cross gutters, new striping, and installation of a cape seal on Los Coyotes Drive from Beach Boulevard to Country Club Drive. The project will also include adjustments of existing utility covers to accommodate new street grades. Construction is scheduled to begin on September 2024, and completed by October 2024. The project was advertised for competitive bids on July 11, 2024, and four (4) bids were received and publicly opened on August 1, 2024. Staff recommended that the City Council award a contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. of Lake Forest, CA in the amount of $650,000, and approve a contingency fund in the amount of $65,000. It was noted that the CWA agreement will apply to this project based on the total contract cost.

MOTION: Brown

SECOND: Ahn

AYES: Brown, Ahn, Traut, Sonne

NOES: None

MOTION CARRIED to approve the recommended action and ADOPTED the following titled resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 14886

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LOS COYOTES DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN SAID CITY

Sustainability Manager Thai provided a report regarding a request for a budget allocation of $43,000 for the Office of Sustainability for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The main priority for the Office of Sustainability in FY 2024-2025 is to develop the City’s first Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) which will be Buena Park’s strategic plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Moreover, the Office of Sustainability is tasked with developing a work plan for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to increase City staff and community awareness, engagement and action towards becoming more sustainable. Sustainability Manager Thai discussed the projects and programs planned for the current fiscal year, and recommended that the City Council approve to allocate $43,000 from the undesignated General Fund balance for the Office of Sustainability budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

MOTION: Brown

SECOND: Traut

AYES: Brown, Traut, Ahn, Sonne

NOES: None

MOTION CARRIED to approve the recommended action.

Mayor Sonne stated that this was the time and place for a public hearing to consider the proposed Ordinance approving Text Amendment No. C-24-4 regarding the keeping of chickens and bees within single-family residential (RS) zones Citywide.

Director of Community and Economic Development Foulkes provided a report regarding a proposed Ordinance approving Text Amendment No. C-24-4 regarding keeping of chickens and bees within single-family residential (RS) zones Citywide. Director Foulkes discussed the recommendations made by the Climate Action Commission and Planning Commission regarding the potential amendments to the Buena Park Municipal Code (BPMC) to expand the areas where urban homesteading activities are permitted, and explained the proposed regulations for the keeping of bees and chickens within all single-family (RS) zones. The proposed amendments to Title 19 of the BPMC to allow for the keeping of bees and chickens within single-family residential zones support multiple policies and goals of the General Plan including the Conservation and Sustainability Element and the Environmental Justice Element. Several goals and policies within these elements encourage projects and programs which reduce solid waste creation, promote sustainable development practices and promote access to fresh food options. Allowing residents to keep chickens and bees on their property, subject to the proposed development standards, not only improves the availability and quality of the local food supply, but also reduces the carbon footprint and promotes environmentally sustainable living practices. Properties that fail to manage or maintain their bees or chickens pursuant to the specified standards will be subject to code enforcement action, up to and including the revocation of their beekeeping or chicken keeping permit.

Brandon Schooner, Buena Park resident and Commissioner, spoke in support of the text amendment regarding urban homesteading, and indicated that the City’s effort to allow and expand urban homesteading practices is a step to a more resilient and self-sufficient community.

Council Member Traut and Mayor Sonne thanked Commissioner Schooner for his comments; and the Climate Action and Planning Commissions and City staff for their collaboration in the proposed regulations for the approval of the text amendments regarding urban homesteading activities in the City.

MOTION: Brown

SECOND: Traut

AYES: Brown, Traut, Ahn, Sonne

NOES: None

MOTION CARRIED to approve the recommended action and ADOPTED the following titled ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO.1739

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 19.312.040 (AGRICULTURAL OVERLAY CLASSIFICATION) AND SECTION 19.348.050 (ANIMAL KEEPING) OF TITLE 19 (ZONING) OF THE BUENA PARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS AND BEES IN SINGLE-FAMILY (RS) ZONES CITYWIDE

Mayor Sonne stated that this was the time and place for a public hearing to consider the proposed Ordinance approving Text Amendment No. C-24-5: Title 19 (Zoning) regarding the placement of temporary signs on public property and public right-of-ways.

City Attorney Cardinale provided a report regarding a proposed Ordinance approving Text Amendment No. C-24-5: Title 19 (Zoning) regarding the placement of temporary signs on public property and public rights-of-way. It was noted that the Temporary Sign Ordinance does not apply to temporary signs placed on private property, which instead are governed by generally-applicable land use and zoning regulations. City Attorney Cardinale discussed the City’s existing Temporary Sign Ordinance and comments made by the Planning Commission during their discussion of the proposed Text Amendment. It was also mentioned that the Planning Commission voted 3-2 to extend the period of time for which temporary signs may be placed. Currently, the Temporary Sign Ordinance allows special event signs to be posted no more than 30 days before the event to which the sign relates is scheduled. The City Council requested the Planning Commission analyze a 45-day posting period for these signs, and the Planning Commission’s majority recommended 40 days. If the City Council approves the proposed Text Amendment, staff recommended the City Council also adopt the proposed Resolution establishing the pre-approved locations for temporary special event signage. The possible locations were discussed previously by the City Council as being appropriate for this purpose, and may be updated again in the future by Resolution should the need arise. Finally, the Planning Commission also requested a consideration of enforcement efforts over areas where the City has no control, such as the Sanitation District area. It was reported that Director Foulkes is in contact with the OC Sanitation District for an access or rights-of-way agreement.

Mayor Sonne asked for clarification on the number of signs per location and sign size; and, sought the City Attorney’s recommendation between a 40-day and 45-day posting period.

City Attorney Cardinale explained that the limit on the number of signs would apply per intersection. As for sign size, the limit is four square feet of sign face. Lastly, there is no significant difference in the proposed posting period and would ultimately be up to the City Council’s discretion.

The City Council recommended an amendment to the ordinance to indicate a 45-day posting period for the signs prior to the event, and display panels shall not be larger than five square feet in area.

MOTION: Traut

SECOND: Ahn

AYES: Traut, Ahn, Brown, Sonne

NOES: None

MOTION CARRIED to approve the recommended action and ADOPTED the following titled ordinance as amended:

ORDINANCE NO. 1740

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING SIGN REGULATIONS AND AMENDING CHAPTER 19.904, DIVISION 9, TITLE 19 OF THE BUENA PARK MUNICIPAL CODE

MOTION:Brown

SECOND:Sonne

AYES:Brown, Sonne, Ahn, Traut

NOES:None

MOTION CARRIED to approve the recommended action and ADOPTED the following titled resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. 14887

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING PERMISSIBLE LOCATIONS FOR THE POSTING OF TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT SIGNAGE IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.904.030.F.2.b OF THE BUENA PARK ZONING CODE

Mayor Sonne stated that this was the time and place for a public hearing to consider the proposed Ordinance approving the First Amendment to Development Agreement No. DA17-26734 permitting any allowed use within the CG (Commercial General) zone to occupy the development at 6172 Beach Boulevard.

Senior Planner McAleese provided a report regarding a First Amendment to Development Agreement No. DA17-26734 permitting any allowed use within the CG (Commercial General) zone to occupy the development at 6172 Beach Boulevard. Previously, there was a request for a Minor Modification to allow for a construction of four parking lifts at the said project location, but even then the property owner has continued to have a hard time finding tenants. The current request is to again amend the permitted uses for the commercial component to include uses allowed within the CG (Commercial General) zone. Upon approval of this amendment, additional uses will be permissible such as a health spa or salon, retail stores, printing services, etc. The proposed amendment is also consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan and complies with all development standards of the GMU zone. Since the GMU zone currently has no development standards and the proposed amendment does not change the existing building, the development standards created under DA17-26734 are fully met by the proposed amendment. At its June 26, 2024 meeting, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 6346 recommending City Council approval of the First Amendment to Development Agreement No. DA17-26734 to change the allowed uses for the first floor tenant spaces from the CO (Office) zone to the CG (Commercial General) zone. It was also noted that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). Staff recommended that the City Council adopt the Ordinance approving the First Amendment to Development Agreement No. DA17-26734.

MOTION: Brown

SECOND: Ahn

AYES: Brown, Ahn, Traut, Sonne

NOES: None

MOTION CARRIED to approve the recommended action and ADOPTED the following titled ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 1741

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THAT DOCUMENT ENTITLED “FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. DA17-26734, CONCERNING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6172 BEACH BOULEVARD (APN 066-251-24, 25, 28, 29), BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA” AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE SAME ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK