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City of Buena Park

City Council Regular Meeting

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 5:00 PM

1. GENERAL

1.A. CALL TO ORDER

1.B. ROLL CALL

1.C. INVOCATION

1.D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1.E. CITY MANAGER REPORT

2. PRESENTATIONS

2.A. RECOGNITION OF JOSEPH OROSCO, WW2 VETERAN AND BUENA PARK RESIDENT, UPON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY

2.B. RECOGNITION OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS' 2026 ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR, SUPERINTENDENT NORMA E. MARTINEZ

2.C. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS AMERICAN MUSLIM APPRECIATION AND AWARENESS MONTH

2.D. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 24, 2026, AS ARBOR DAY

2.E. 2026 BUENA PARK COMMUNITY ACADEMY GRADUATION

3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

3.A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

4. CONSENT CALENDAR

4.A. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS

4.B. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2026

4.C. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 24, 2026, AS ARBOR DAY

4.D. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS AMERICAN MUSLIM APPRECIATION AND AWARENESS MONTH

4.E. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BKF ENGINEERS FOR THE DESIGN SERVICES OF THE KNOTT AVENUE STORM DRAIN UPSIZE PROJECT

4.F. AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 19-01 WITH YUNEX, LLC FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES

4.G. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION (CEC) FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA AUTOMATED PERMIT PROCESSING (CalAPP) PROGRAM AND APPROVAL OF ASSOCIATED GRANT AGREEMENT

4.H. APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR THE MICROGRID INCENTIVE PROGRAM (MIP) GRANT

4.I. RESOLUTION DECLARING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6591 BEACH BOULEVARD TO BE SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO GOVERMENT CODE SECTION 54220-54234

4.J. RESOLUTION UPDATING THE CITYWIDE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE

4.K. SELECTION OF THE 2026 MYRNA HOLMQUIST SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES AND APPROVAL OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS

5. NEW BUSINESS

5.A. RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC. FOR THE 2025-2026 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROJECT

5.B. RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH HARDY & HARPER, INC. FOR THE 2025-2026 ANNUAL PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT

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

5.D. PLACEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BAY AREA COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO HOST CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ACTION CORPS FELLOWS

6. PUBLIC HEARING

6.A. PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

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 A FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS FOR THE CONVERSION OF SAN ANTONIO PARK FROM A SINGLE-USE FACILITY TO A MULTI-USE PARK

9.B. RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT ON THE KUKKIWON CALIFORNIA TAEKWONDO UPDATE

9.C. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING DECORATIVE TILE MARKERS/STENCILS ON CURBS FOR DESIGNATING DAYLIGHTING ZONES

9.D. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING A PROPOSED FRIENDSHIP DAY EVENT AT FRIENDSHIP PARK

10. CITY MANAGER REPORT

10.A. CITY MANAGER REPORT

11. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE UPDATES

11.A. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE UPDATES

12. ADJOURNMENT

MAYOR CONNOR TRAUT

VICE MAYOR LAMIYA HOQUE

COUNCIL MEMBER JOYCE AHN

COUNCIL MEMBER CARLOS FRANCO

COUNCIL MEMBER SUSAN SONNE

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 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 Judy Tomlinson, Unitarian Universalist Church in Anaheim

1.D.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

— Kinley Rogers, San Marino Elementary School

1.E.

CITY MANAGER REPORT

— Aaron France, City Manager

2. PRESENTATIONS

2.A.

RECOGNITION OF JOSEPH OROSCO, WW2 VETERAN AND BUENA PARK RESIDENT, UPON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY

2.B.

RECOGNITION OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS' 2026 ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR, SUPERINTENDENT NORMA E. MARTINEZ

— Presented to Norma E. Martinez, Centralia Elementary School District, Superintendent

2.C.

PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS AMERICAN MUSLIM APPRECIATION AND AWARENESS MONTH

— Presented to Hadir Azab, Council on American-Islamic Relations California, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator

2.D.

PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 24, 2026, AS ARBOR DAY

— Presented to the Climate Action Commission

2.E.

2026 BUENA PARK COMMUNITY ACADEMY GRADUATION

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.

RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS

— Recommended Action: Adopt Resolutions approving Claims and Demands.

4.B.

TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2026

— Recommended Action: Receive and file the reports.

4.C.

PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 24, 2026, AS ARBOR DAY

— Recommended Action: Approve proclamation.

4.D.

PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2026 AS AMERICAN MUSLIM APPRECIATION AND AWARENESS MONTH

— Recommended Action: Approve proclamation.

4.E.

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BKF ENGINEERS FOR THE DESIGN SERVICES OF THE KNOTT AVENUE STORM DRAIN UPSIZE PROJECT

— Recommended Action: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement No. 25-09 with BKF Engineers in the amount of $73,764; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the Amendment; and, 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the Amendment.

4.F.

AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 19-01 WITH YUNEX, LLC FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES

— Recommended Action: 1) Approve Amendment No. 8 to Professional Services Agreement (PSA) Number 19-01 with Yunex, LLC, for traffic signal maintenance services; 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; and, 4) Determine that dispensing with competitive bidding pursuant to Municipal Code Section 3.28.080 (H) is in the best interest of the City due to the proposed contract rates being lower than comparable rates in similar current bids.

4.G.

ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION (CEC) FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA AUTOMATED PERMIT PROCESSING (CalAPP) PROGRAM AND APPROVAL OF ASSOCIATED GRANT AGREEMENT

— Recommended Action: 1) Accept a grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC) for participation in the California Automated Permit Processing (CalAPP) Program in the amount of $60,000; 2) Approve the grant agreement and ratify the City Manager's signature on said grant agreement; 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement; and, 4) Allocate $60,000 from the undesignated General Fund balance for this purpose.

4.H.

APPROVAL OF A BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR THE MICROGRID INCENTIVE PROGRAM (MIP) GRANT

— Recommended Action: 1) Approve a budget amendment in the amount of $25,000 application fee for the MIP Grant.

4.I.

RESOLUTION DECLARING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6591 BEACH BOULEVARD TO BE SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO GOVERMENT CODE SECTION 54220-54234

— Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a Resolution declaring the City-owned real property located at 6591 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park CA (the “Property”) to be “surplus land” pursuant to the California Surplus Land Act (California Government Code § 54220 et seq., the “SLA”).

4.J.

RESOLUTION UPDATING THE CITYWIDE RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE

— Recommended Action: 1) Adopt the resolution updating the Citywide Records Retention Schedule.

4.K.

SELECTION OF THE 2026 MYRNA HOLMQUIST SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES AND APPROVAL OF SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS

— Recommended Action: 1) Award Brilynn Martin a 2026 Myrna Holmquist Scholarship in the amount of $5,000; 2) Award Natalie Stark a 2026 Myrna Holmquist Scholarship in the amount of $1,500; 3) Award Kenneth Roman a 2026 Myrna Holmquist Scholarship in the amount of $1,500; 4) Award Liam Gallego a 2026 Myrna Holmquist Scholarship in the amount of $1,000; and, 5) Award Jose Ramirez a 2026 Myrna Holmquist Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.

5. NEW BUSINESS

5.A.

RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC. FOR THE 2025-2026 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL PROJECT

— Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a Resolution approving the plans and specifications for the 2025-2026 Annual Slurry Seal Project; 2) Award a contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the amount of $488,000; 3) Authorize contingency funds in the amount of $50,000 in the same purchase order; 4) Authorize construction engineering funds in the amount of $60,000; 5) Authorize a purchase order for the Solis Group in the amount of $5,380 for administration of the Community Workforce Agreement (CWA); 6) Authorize contingency funds in the amount of $2,690 for 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.

5.B.

RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH HARDY & HARPER, INC. FOR THE 2025-2026 ANNUAL PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT

— Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution approving the plans and specifications for the 2025-2026 Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Project; 2) Award a contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of $1,809,000; 3) Authorize contingency funds in the amount of $200,000 in the same purchase order; 4) Authorize construction engineering in the amount of $100,000; 5) Authorize a purchase order for the Solis Group in the amount of $6,000 for administration of the Community Workforce Agreement (CWA); 6) Authorize contingency funds in the amount of $2,000 for the CWA administration; 7) Appropriate an amount of $617,000 from the Undesignated RMRA Fund to the Annual Pavement Rehabilitation account; 8) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the contract; and 9) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the contract.

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, 2026.

5.D.

PLACEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BAY AREA COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO HOST CALIFORNIA CLIMATE ACTION CORPS FELLOWS

— Recommended Action: 1) Approve the Placement Agreement with Bay Area Community Resources to host California Climate Action Corps fellows; 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 other related documents as necessary; and, 4) Approve a budget amendment in the amount of $10,000 for this purpose.

6. PUBLIC HEARING

Public Hearings are held at 6:00 PM

6.A.

PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

— Recommended Action: 1) Hold a public hearing to review and receive comments for the FY 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan; 2) Adopt a resolution approving the Annual Action Plan; and, 3) Authorize submission of the Annual Action Plan and all certifications and assurances contained therein to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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 A FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS FOR THE CONVERSION OF SAN ANTONIO PARK FROM A SINGLE-USE FACILITY TO A MULTI-USE PARK

Presented by Alex Alarcon, Community Services Coordinator

9.B.

RECEIVE AND FILE A REPORT ON THE KUKKIWON CALIFORNIA TAEKWONDO UPDATE

Presented by Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources

9.C.

DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING DECORATIVE TILE MARKERS/STENCILS ON CURBS FOR DESIGNATING DAYLIGHTING ZONES

Presented by Deepthi Arabolu, Assistant City Engineer

9.D.

DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING A PROPOSED FRIENDSHIP DAY EVENT AT FRIENDSHIP PARK

Presented by Mark Sauceda, Community Services Supervisor

10. CITY MANAGER REPORT

10.A.

CITY MANAGER REPORT

— Aaron France, City Manager

11. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE UPDATES

11.A.

COMMISSION & COMMITTEE UPDATES

— Adria M. Vicuna, MMC, Director of Government and Community Relations/City Clerk

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

Date Posted: April 23, 2026