LABORATORY TESTING, CONTINUED
(unit cost)
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
STRUCTURAL STEEL:
High Strength Bolt Testing (ASTM F606)
Hardness, bolt, washer, or nut, each ....................$28 Bolt Wedge Tensile, each.......................................$83 Bolt Proof Load, each.............................................$60 Nut Proof Load, each .............................................$50 Bolt Assembly Test Series, Set of 3 ......................$780 Set-Up, if less than three bolts are submitted.......................$80 Rebar, Tensile Test (ASTM A370)
No. 3 bar to No. 14 bar ..........................................$75 No. 18 bar ............................................................$200 Rebar, Bend Test (ASTM A370)..............................................$63 Welded Rebar – Hoops (CTM 670) ........................................$75 Mechanically Spliced (CTM 670)
No. 3 bar to No. 14 bar ........................................$100 No. 18 bar ............................................................$200 Slippage Test in Addition to Tensile, each .............$75 Structural Steel, Tensile Test (ASTM A370)
100k or less............................................................$85 101k-200k ............................................................$105 STRUCTURAL STEEL: (cont.)
Structural Steel, Bend Test..................................................... $75 Structural Steel, Pipe Flattening Test..................................... $66 Seven Wire Strand, Tensile/MOE (ASTM A416) ................... $230 Seven Wire Strand, Tensile Only (ASTM A416) .................... $155 Machining and Prep. of Structural Steel............................. Quote Structural Steel Chemical Analysis..................................... Quote Skidmore Bolt Calibration, In Lab......................................... $170 Weld Procedure Qualification Test, Rebar........................... $325 Welder Qualification Test, Rebar ......................................... $175 Weld Procedure Qualification Test ...................................... $375 Welder Qualification Test................................................... Quote Carbon Equivalent................................................................ $150 Carbon Equivalent, Including Calculation............................. $200 Macroetch Test of Welds..................................................... $110 Nelson Stud Tensile (ASTM A370)...................................... Quote Charpy Impact Testing........................................................ Quote FIREPROOFING:
Spray-Applied Fireproofing, Density (ASTM E605)
Oven-Dry Method ............................................................ $60 Displacement Method...................................................... $75
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
NO. 23-33
DATE: 11/01/2023
PROJECT: On-Call Professional Geotechnical Inspection and Material Testing Services
PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENT:
“CITY” The CITY OF BUENA PARK, a California municipal corporation Designated Official: Name: Mina Mikhael
Title: Director of Public Works/ City Engineer
Telephone: (714) 562-3672
Mailing Address: 6650 Beach Boulevard
P.O. Box 5009
Buena Park, CA 90622-5009
THE CONSULTANT Geo Advantec, Inc.
Name of Business
Representative: Name: Shawn Ariannia
Title: President/CEO
Telephone: (909) 305-0400
Address: 457 West Allen Avenue, Suite 113
San Dimas, CA 91773
TERM OF SERVICE:
Commencement Date: November 1, 2023
Completion Date: October 31, 2025
CONTRACT AMOUNT: No Guaranteed Minimum; Total Value Not-toExceed $200,000 APPROVED BY: (X) City Council ( ) City Manager ( ) Director of Public Works
THIS AGREEMENT MUST BE FIRST EXECUTED BY THE CONSULTANT OR ITS
REPRESENTATIVE AND APPROVED AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY BEFORE THE AGREEMENT MAY BE EXECUTED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK.
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This Agreement for On-Call Professional Surveying Services (“Agreement”) is dated November 1, 2023, and is between Geo Advantec, Inc., a California corporation (the “CONSULTANT”) and the CITY OF BUENA PARK, a California municipal corporation (the "CITY").
The CONSULTANT and the CITY are sometimes referred to herein jointly as the “Parties” and singularly as “Party”.
R E C I T A L S
A. The CITY desires to enter into this Agreement with CONSULTANT as an independent contractor to provide and perform on-call professional surveying services on the terms and conditions set forth herein (collectively, the “Services”).
B. The CONSULTANT represents that it is fully qualified to perform the Services by virtue of its experience and the training, education, licenses, and expertise of its principals and employees.
The Parties therefore agree as follows:
1.0 EMPLOYMENT OF CONSULTANT. The CITY hereby engage the CONSULTANT to provide, and the CONSULTANT hereby agrees to provide for the City, the Services described on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES. During the term of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT shall provide and perform the on-call professional surveying services that are set forth in CONSULTANT’s PROPOSAL dated October 6, 2023 and attached hereto as Exhibit "A" (collectively, the “Services”), all to CITY’s reasonable satisfaction and subject to receipt of a written task order from the City. The Public Works Director is the task administrator for this Agreement (“Designated Official”), and the CONSULTANT shall provide the Services under the direction of the Desiganted Official (or his/her designee). The CONSULTANT shall commence performance of the Services upon receipt of a written notice or task order from the Designated Official authorizing the CONSULTANT to proceed, and only to the extent of such authorization or task order. The CITY may, from time to time, request changes in the scope of services of the CONSULTANT to be performed under this Agreement. Such changes shall be in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement signed by both Parties and shall include any additional compensation agreed to by the Parties.
3.0 TIME OF PERFORMANCE. The CONSULTANT shall commence performance of the Services immediately upon receipt of a written notice to proceed or task order from the Designated Official and shall perform the Services in a timely, and diligent manner.
4.0 TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on November 1, 2023, and shall remain in full force and effect until October 31, 2025, unless sooner terminated as provided in Section 10 of this Agreement.
5.0 COMPENSATION. The CONSULTANT shall perform the Services described in each task at the direction of the CITY, and CITY shall pay CONSULTANT in consideration for such Services on a time and materials basis as enumerated in the fee schedule included in CONSULTANT’s PROPOSAL attached hereto as Exhibit “A”. The maximum “NOT-TO-EXCEED”
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compensation amount, including reimbursement for expenses, if any, that the CONSULTANT is entitled to receive pursuant to this Agreement shall equal to the total value of task orders for Services approved by the City, provided that in no event shall the aggregate compensation paid to CONSULTANT under this Agreement exceed the sum of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000). No claims for additional compensation shall be allowed unless authorized in advance by the CITY in writing. Any additional work or expenses authorized by the CITY shall be compensated at the rates set forth in Exhibit A, or, if not specified, at a rate agreed to by the Parties.
The CITY shall make payment for additional services and expenses in accordance with Section 6.0 of this Agreement.
6.0 PAYMENT. Each month, the CONSULTANT shall submit invoices to the CITY for the Services performed and any authorized reimbursable expenses incurred. The invoices shall describe in detail the Services rendered during each day of the period, and shall show the days worked, personnel performing the services, number of hours worked, the hourly rates charged, milestone achievements, and, if applicable, reimbursable expenses incurred. The CONSULTANT shall remit the invoices to the address for the CITY specified on page one of this Agreement. The CITY shall review all invoices and notify the CONSULTANT in writing within ten (10) business days of any disputed amounts. The CITY shall pay all undisputed portions of the invoice within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt, up to the maximum compensation amount set forth in Section 5.0 of this Agreement. The CITY shall not withhold federal or state payroll or other taxes, or make deductions, from payments made to the CONSULTANT.
7.0 STANDARD OF SKILL. The CONSULTANT warrants that it possesses the professional expertise necessary to perform the Services. The CITY relies upon the skill of the CONSULTANT, and the CONSULTANT's staff, if any, to do and perform the Services in a skillful, competent, and professional manner, and the CONSULTANT and CONSULTANT’s staff, shall perform the Services in such manner. The CONSULTANT shall, at all times, meet or exceed any and all applicable professional standards of care. The acceptance of the CONSULTANT's work by the CITY shall not operate as a release of the CONSULTANT from such standard of care and workmanship.
8.0 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CONSULTANT is and shall at all times remain as to CITY a wholly independent contractor. Neither CITY nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANT's employees or agents, except as herein set forth. CONSULTANT shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of CITY. CONSULTANT shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of CITY or otherwise act on behalf of CITY as an agent. CONSULTANT shall not have the status of an employee of CITY under this Agreement, or be entitled to participate in any insurance, medical care, vacation, sick leave or other benefits provided for CITY's officers or employees. In the event that CONSULTANT, or any of its employees, agents, or subcontractors providing Services under this Agreement, claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (“PERS”) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of CITY, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend, and hold CITY harmless for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of CONSULTANT or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of CITY. CONSULTANT represents that it has, or will secure at its own expense, all personnel required to perform the Services under this Agreement. All of the Services shall be
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performed by CONSULTANT or under its direct supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be qualified to perform it. CONSULTANT reserves the right to determine the assignment of its own employees to the performance of the Services under this Agreement, but CITY reserves the right, for good cause, to require CONSULTANT to exclude any employee from performing Services on CITY's premises.
9.0 INDEMNIFICATION. The CONSULTANT and the CITY agree that the CITY, its employees, agents and officials should, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be fully protected from any loss, injury, damage, claim, liability, lawsuit, cost, expense, attorneys’ fees, litigation costs, defense costs, court costs or any other cost arising out of or in any way related to the Consultant’s negligence or intentional misconduct in the performance of its services under this Agreement.
Accordingly, the provisions of this indemnity provision are intended by the Parties to be interpreted and construed to provide the fullest protection possible under the law to the CITY and the Indemnitees. The CONSULTANT acknowledges that the CITY would not have entered into this Agreement in the absence of the commitment of the CONSULTANT to indemnify and protect the CITY and the Indemnitees, as set forth in this Agreement.
9.1 Indemnity for Design Professional Services. To the fullest extent permitted by law, and subject to the provisions of California Civil Code 2782.8, the CONSULTANT shall, at its sole cost and expense, indemnify and hold harmless the CITY, its elected officials, officers, employees, successors, assigns and those CITY agents serving as independent contractors in the role of CITY officials (collectively “Indemnitees” in this Section 9.0), from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, judgments, penalties, liens, and losses of any nature whatsoever, including fees of accountants and other professionals, and all costs associated therewith, and reimbursement of attorneys’ fees and costs of defense (collectively “Claims”), whether actual, alleged or threatened, which arise out of, pertain to, or relate to, in whole or in part, the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of the CONSULTANT, or its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, contractors or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual that the CONSULTANT shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of design professional services under this Agreement by a “design professional,” as the term is defined under California Civil Code § 2782.8(c)(2).
9.2 Other Indemnities. Other than in the performance of professional design services, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall, at its sole cost and expense, to protect, defend, hold harmless and indemnify the Indemnitees from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, judgments, penalties, liens and losses of any nature whatsoever, including fees of accountants, attorneys and other professionals, and all costs associated therewith, and the payment of all direct (but not consequential) damages (collectively “Damages”), in law or equity, whether actual, alleged or threatened, which arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, materialmen, suppliers, or contractors, or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual that CONSULTANT shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of this Agreement, except to the extent that Damages arise or result from the negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnitees, as determined by final arbitration or court decision or by the agreement of the Parties. CONSULTANT shall, subject to the provisions of Civil Code 2782.8, defend the Indemnitees in any action or actions filed in connection with any
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Damages, and shall pay all costs and expenses, including all attorneys’ fees and experts’ costs actually incurred in connection with such defense. CONSULTANT shall reimburse the Indemnitees for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by the Indemnitees in connection therewith.
9.3 The obligations of the CONSULTANT under this or any other provision of this Agreement shall not be limited by the provisions of any workers’ compensation act or similar act. The CONSULTANT expressly waives any statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to the Indemnitees. The CONSULTANT’s indemnity obligation set forth in this Section 9.0 shall not be limited by the limits of any policies of insurance required or provided by the CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement.
9.4 The CONSULTANT’s covenant under this Section 9.0 shall survive theexpiration or termination of this Agreement for the period of any applicable statute of limitations governing a claim.
10.0 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT. The CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time during the term of the Agreement by giving the CONSULTANT not less than thirty (30) calendar days’ prior written notice. The CONSULTANT may only terminate this Agreement for cause, and by giving the CITY prior notice in writing with a reasonable opportunity to cure any purported default. If the Agreement is terminated by the CITY, and provided CONSULTANT is not then in breach, the CONSULTANT shall be paid for services satisfactorily rendered to the last working day the Agreement is in effect, and the CONSULTANT shall have no other claim against the CITY by reason of such termination. This Agreement may be extended beyond the term only by the written agreement of both Parties prior to the expiration of the term of the Agreement.
11.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. All work performed under this Agreement shall be performed in such a manner as to provide safety to the public and to meet or exceed the safety standards outlined by CAL OSHA. The CITY may issue restraint or cease and desist orders to the CONSULTANT when unsafe or harmful acts are observed or reported relative to the performance of the Services. The CONSULTANT shall maintain the work sites free of hazards to persons and property resulting from its operations. The CONSULTANT shall immediately report to the CITY any hazardous condition noted by the CONSULTANT.
12.0 MANDATORY INSURANCE. The CONSULTANT shall maintain the following insurance coverage throughout the term of this Agreement, and, upon the CITY’s request, the CONSULTANT shall provide the CITY with evidence of such coverage, which may include visual inspection of all policies, copies of declarations page, endorsements signed by an authorized representative of the underwriting company, or certificates of insurance. Insurance coverage shall be provided in the forms and coverage amounts set forth in this Section 12.0.
12.1 Minimum Scope of Insurance. The CONSULTANT shall maintain policies with coverage at least as broad as:
(a) Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability insurance (occurrence Form Number CG 00 01).
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(b) Automobile Liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 0001 covering “Any Auto” (Symbol 1). (c) Workers Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, and Employer's Liability insurance.
(d) Professional Liability Insurance
12.2 Minimum Limits of Insurance. The CONSULTANT shall maintain insurance coverage limits not less than:
(a) General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the Services/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit, and shall contain specific language creating a duty to defend against any suit seeking damages. (b) Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
(c) Employer's Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
(d) Professional liability: $1,000,000 per claim, with an extended reporting period of not less than 2 years.
12.3 Deductibles and Self-insured Retentions: Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the CITY prior to the CONSULTANT commencing any work under this Agreement. At the CITY’s option, either: (i) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate the deductibles or self–insured retentions with respect to the CITY, its elected officials, officers, attorneys, agents, employees and designated volunteers; or (ii) the CONSULTANT shall provide a bond or other financial guarantee, satisfactory to the CITY, guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
12.4 Required Endorsements. Each insurance policy required by this Section
12.0 shall be endorsed as follows:
(a) Except with respect to any employer’s liability or professional liability/errors and omission liability policies required by this Section 12.0, the CITY, its elected officials, officers, attorneys, agents, employees, independent contractors serving in the role of city officials and designated volunteers shall be named as additional insureds (collectively, “Additional Insureds” sometimes hereafter in this Section 12.0).
(b) Additional Insured Endorsements shall not:
(1) Be limited to “Ongoing Operations”;
(2) Exclude “Contractual Operations”;
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(3) Restrict coverage to the “Sole” liability of the
CONSULTANT; or
(4) Contain any other exclusion contrary to this Agreement. (c) For any claims related to the Services, this Agreement or the services performed under this Agreement, the CONSULTANT's insurance coverage shall be primary to any other similar insurance carried by the CITY. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the CITY or any of the Additional Insureds, shall be in excess of the CONSULTANT's insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it. (d) All insurance coverage shall contain a provision that prohibits cancellation, modification or lapse without thirty (30) calendar days' prior written notice from insurer to the CITY. The notice shall be provided via certified mail, return receipt requested. The CONSULTANT shall require its insurer to modify the applicable policy and all certificates of insurance to delete any exculpatory wording stating that failure of the insurer to mail written notice of cancellation imposes no obligation, and to delete the word "endeavor" with regard to any notice provisions.
(e) Each policy shall be endorsed to state that the insurer waives the right of subrogation against the CITY and its officers, employees, agents, independent contractors serving in the role of city officials and designated volunteers.
12.5 Other Insurance Provisions. The CONSULTANT and the CITY further agree as follows:
(a) All insurance coverage and limits provided pursuant to this Agreement shall apply to the full extent of the policies involved, available or applicable. Nothing contained in this Agreement or any other agreement relating to the CITY or its operations limits the application of the insurance coverage.
(b) Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this Section 12.0 are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only and is not intended by any Party to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type. (c) All insurance coverage shall cover the CONSULTANT’s operations pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
(d) Any actual or alleged failure on the part of the CITY or any other additional insured under these requirements to obtain proof of insurance required under this Agreement in no way waives any right or remedy of the CITY or any additional insured, in this or any other regard.
(e) In the event any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these requirements or is canceled and not replaced, the CITY has the right, but not the duty, to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and the CONSULTANT shall promptly reimburse to the CITY any premium paid by the CITY.
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(f) The CONSULTANT shall provide immediate notice to the CITY of any claim or loss against the CONSULTANT that includes the CITY or any of the Additional Insureds as a defendant. The CITY assumes no obligation or liability from the notice. The CITY shall have the right, but not the duty, to monitor the handling of the claim or claims if they are likely to involve the CITY.
12.6 Acceptability of Insurers. All insurance coverage required by this Section
12.0 shall be written by insurers admitted to conduct business in the State of California by the Department of Insurance and rated “A:VIII” in the most recent A.M. Best's Insurance Rating Guide.
12.7 Verification of Coverage. The CONSULTANT shall furnish the CITY with evidence of the insurance required by this Section 12.0, satisfactory to the CITY. The evidence shall consist of original certificates of insurance and amendatory endorsements, including an additional insured endorsement. The endorsements shall be on forms provided by the CITY or on such other forms approved by the CITY in writing, and amended to conform to the CITY's requirements. The CONSULTANT shall file all certificates of insurance and fully executed endorsements with the CITY before commencing performance of the Services. Thereafter, the CONSULTANT shall provide proof that the policies of insurance required under this Agreement and expiring during the term of this Agreement have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at least the same coverage. The CONSULTANT shall furnish such proof to the CITY prior to the expiration of the affected coverages. The CITY may require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by these specifications at any time. The CONSULTANT shall provide complete copies of policies to the CITY upon request.
12.8 Subcontractors. The CONSULTANT shall include all subcontractors, or any other party involved in the performance of the Services, as insureds under its policies or shall require subcontractors or any other party involved in the Servicesby the CONSULTANT to carry the same insurance as required in this Section 12.0. The CONSULTANT shall obtain certificates evidencing the coverage and make reasonable efforts to ensure that the coverage is provided as required in this Section 12.0. The CONSULTANT shall require that no contract used by any subcontractor, or contract the CONSULTANT enters into on behalf of the CITY, shall reserve the right to charge back to the CITY the cost of insurance required by this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall, upon request, submit to the CITY for review, all agreements with subcontractors or others with whom the CONSULTANT contracts with on behalf of the CITY, and all certificates of insurance obtained in compliance with this Section 12.8. The CITY’s failure to request copies of the documents shall not impose any liability on the CITY, or its employees, or be deemed a waiver of any of the CITY’s rights.
13.0 WORK PRODUCT.
13.1 Deliverables. The CONSULTANT shall, in such time and in such form as the CITY may require, furnish reports concerning the status of services required under this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall, upon request by the CITY and upon completion or termination of this Agreement, deliver to the CITY all material furnished to the CONSULTANT by the CITY.
13.2 Ownership.
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(a) All draft and final reports, documents and other written material, and any and all images, ideas, concepts, designs including website designs, source code, object code, electronic data and files or other media whatsoever, created or developed by the CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement (collectively, “Work Product”) shall be considered to be “works made for hire” for the benefit of the CITY. All Work Product and any and all intellectual property rights arising from their creation, including all copyrights and other proprietary rights, shall be and remain the property of CITY without restriction or limitation upon their use, duplication or dissemination by the CITY upon final payment being made. The CONSULTANT shall not obtain or attempt to obtain copyright protection as to any of the Work Product. (b) The CONSULTANT hereby assigns to the CITY all rights of ownership to the Work Product, including any and all related intellectual property and proprietary rights that are not otherwise vested in the CITY pursuant to subsection (a) above. (c) The CONSULTANT warrants and represents that it has secured all necessary licenses, consents or approvals necessary to the production of the Work Product, and that upon final payment, the CITY shall have full legal title to the Work Product, and full legal authority and the right to use and reproduce the Work Product for any purpose. The CONSULTANT shall defend, indemnify and hold the CITY, and its elected officials, officers, employees, servants, attorneys, designated volunteers and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of city officials, harmless from any loss, claim or liability in any way related to a claim that the CITY’s use of any of the Work Product is violating federal, state or local laws, or any contractual provisions, or any rights or laws relating to trade names, licenses, franchises, copyrights, patents or other means of protecting intellectual property rights or interests in products, ideas or inventions. Consultant shall bear all costs arising from the use of patented, copyrighted, trade secret or trademarked documents, materials, equipment, devices or processes in connection with its provision of the Work Product produced under this Agreement. In the event any the use of any of the Work Product or other deliverables hereunder by the CITY is held to constitute an infringement and the use of any of the same is enjoined, CONSULTANT, at its expense, shall: (a) secure for the CITY the right to continue using the Work Product and other deliverables by suspension of any injunction, or by procuring a license or licenses for the CITY; or (b) modify the Work Product and other deliverables so that they become non-infringing while remaining in compliance with the requirements of this Agreement. The CONSULTANT’s covenants under this Section 13.2 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
13.3 Confidentiality. Except as otherwise required by law, the CONSULTANT shall not disclose, publish or authorize others to disclose or publish, design data, drawings, specifications, reports or other information pertaining to the Servicesassigned to the CONSULTANT by the CITY or other information to which the CONSULTANT has had access during the term of this Agreement without the Designated Official’s prior written approval.
CONSULTANT’s covenant under this Section 13.3 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
13.4 Records. The CONSULTANT shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to sales, costs, expenses, receipts and other such information relating to the Services, as required by the CITY or the Designated Official. The CONSULTANT shall maintain adequate records on services provided in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of the Services.
All such records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. At all times during regular business hours,
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the CONSULTANT shall provide access to such books and records to the Designated Official, or his or her designees, and shall give the Designated Official, or his or her designees, the right to examine and audit such books and records and to make transcripts as necessary, and shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings and activities related to this Agreement.
14.0 ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING. This Agreement is personal to the CONSULTANT, and the CITY has entered this Agreement in reliance on the CONSULTANT’s skill, competence and experience. The CONSULTANT shall not assign any of its rights or delegate any of its duties under this Agreement, either in whole or in part, without the CITY’s prior written consent, by and through the Designated Official. The CITY’s consent to an assignment of rights under this Agreement shall not release the CONSULTANT from any of its obligations or alter any of its obligations to be performed under this Agreement. Any attempt at assignment or delegation by the CONSULTANT in violation of this Section 14.0 shall be void and of no effect and shall entitle the CITY to immediately terminate this Agreement for cause. The CONSULTANT's services under to this Agreement shall be provided by the Representative or directly under the supervision of the Representative and the CONSULTANT shall not assign another to supervise the CONSULTANT's performance of this Agreement without the CITY’s prior written approval, by and through the Designated Official. As used in this Section 14.0, “assignment” and “delegation” means any sale, gift, pledge, hypothecation, encumbrance or other transfer of all or any portion of the rights, obligations or liabilities in or arising from this Agreement to any person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise, and regardless of the legal form of the transaction in which the attempted transfer occurs. The CONSULTANT shall not subcontract any performance required under this Agreement without the CITY’s prior written consent.
15.0 MISCELLANEOUS TERMS.
15.1 Nuisance. The CONSULTANT shall not maintain, commit or permit the maintenance or commission of any nuisance in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.
15.2 Permits and Licenses. The CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, shall obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement, all appropriate permits, licenses, and certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.
15.3 Conflicts of Interest. The CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local conflict of Interest laws, including the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov. Code, § 81000 et seq.) and California Government Code Section 1090. During the term of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT may perform similar services for other clients, but the CONSULTANT and its officers, employees, associates and subconsultants shall not, without the City Manager’s prior written approval , perform work for another person or entity for whom the CONSULTANT is not currently performing work that would require the CONSULTANT, or one of its officers, employees, associates or subconsultants, to abstain from a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute.
15.4 Waiver. No delay or omission to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to the CITY under this Agreement shall impair any right, power or remedy of the CITY, nor shall it be construed as a waiver of, or consent to, any breach or default. No waiver by the
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CITY of any breach, any failure of a condition, or any right or remedy under this Agreement shall be: (1) effective unless it is in writing and signed by the Party making the waiver; (2) deemed to be a waiver of, or consent to, any other breach, failure of a condition, or right or remedy; or (3) deemed to constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing expressly so states.
15.5 Accomplishment of Services. The CONSULTANT shall commence, carry on and complete its assignments with all practicable dispatch, in a sound, economical, and efficient manner in accordance with all applicable laws and generally accepted industry and applicable professional standards.
15.6 Captions for Convenience Only. The titles of the sections, subsections and paragraphs set forth in this Agreement are inserted for convenience and reference only and shall be disregarded in construing or interpreting any of the provisions of this Agreement and the rights or obligations of the Parties to this Agreement.
15.7 Word Usage. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, (a) the word “shall” is mandatory and “may” is permissive; (b) “or” is not exclusive; and (c) “includes” or “including” are not limiting.
15.8 Notices. Any notice, consent, request, demand, bill, invoice, report or other communication required or permitted under this Agreement shall be given in writing to the person at the addresses specified on first page of this Agreement and deemed effective: (a) on personal delivery, (b) on confirmed delivery by courier service during the CONSULTANT’s and the CITY’s regular business hours, or (c) three business days after deposit in the United States mail, by first class mail, postage prepaid. Either Party may change the specified person or address at which it is to receive notices by advising the other Party in writing.
15.9 No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is made solely for the benefit of the Parties to this Agreement and their respective successors and assigns, and no other person or entity may have or acquire a right by virtue of this Agreement.
15.10 When Rights and Remedies Not Waived. In no event shall the making by the CITY of any payment to the CONSULTANT constitute or be construed as a waiver by the CITY of any breach of covenant, or any default that may then exist, on the part of the CONSULTANT, and the making of any such payment by the CITY while any such breach or default shall exist shall in no way impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to the CITY with regard to such breach or default.
15.11 Cost of Litigation. If any legal action is necessary to enforce any provision of this Agreement or for damages by reason of an alleged breach of any provisions of this Agreement (whether in contract, tort or both), the prevailing Party shall be entitled to receive from the losing Party all attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses in such amount as the courts may determine to be reasonable. In awarding the cost of litigation, the court shall not be bound by any court fee schedule, but shall, if it is in the interest of justice to do so, award the full amount of costs, expenses and attorneys' fees paid or incurred in good faith.
15.12 Compliance with Laws. In the performance of the work required by this Agreement, the CONSULTANT shall abide by and conform with and to any and all applicable laws of the United States and the State of California, and with the CITY's Municipal Code, ordinances, regulations and policies. Further, this Agreement may call for services that, in whole
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or in part, constitute “public works” as defined in the California Labor Code. Therefore, as to those services that are “public works,” the CONSULTANT shall comply in all respects with the all applicable provisions of the California Labor Code, including those set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto.
15.13 Severability. If any part, term or provision of this Agreement shall be held illegal, unenforceable or in conflict with any law of a federal, state, or local government having jurisdiction over this Agreement, the validity of the remaining portions or provisions shall not be affected by such holding.
15.14 Governing Law. The terms of this Agreement, and any dispute arising from the relationship between the Parties to this Agreement, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard for its conflicts of laws principles, except that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be applied in interpreting this Agreement. Any dispute that arises under or relates to this Agreement (whether contract, tort or both) shall be resolved in superior or federal court with geographic jurisdiction over the City of Buena Park.
15.15 Integrated Agreement and Modificaiton of Agreement. This Agreement, and all exhibits referred to in this Agreement, constitutes the final, complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between the CITY and the CONSULTANT with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. This Agreement supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written negotiations, representations or agreements of the Parties. No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions of this Agreement. No Party has been induced to enter into this Agreement by, nor is any Party relying on, any representation or warranty except those expressly set forth in this Agreement. This Agreement may be modified only by a writing signed by both Parties.
15.16 Authority to Bind Parties. Each of the undersigned hereby represents that he or she has the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of his or her contracting Party.
15.17 Exhibits; Precedence. All documents referenced as exhibits in this Agreement are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. In the event of any inconsistency between the express provisions of this Agreement and any provision of an exhibit, the provisions of this Agreement, then the CITY’s request for proposals, if any, shall prevail.
15.18 Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence in respect to all provisions of this Agreement that specify a time for performance.
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In recognition of the obligations stated in this Agreement, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the date indicated above.
CITY OF BUENA PARK
a California municipal corporation
CONSULTANT*
Geo Advantec, Inc.
Name of Business
Signature Signature
Name: Aaron France Name: Shawn Ariannia
Title: City Manager Title: President/CEO
Signature
Name:
Title:
* Please note, two signatures required for corporations pursuant to California Corporations Code Section 313, unless corporate documents provided to the City authorize only one person to sign this Agreement on behalf of the corporation.
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
_____________________________________
Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________________
Christopher G. Cardinale, City Attorney
PROPOSAL FOR ON-CALL GEOTECHNICAL AND MATERIALS
TESTING SERVICES
FOR:
City of Buena Park
6650 Beach Boulevard, 1st Floor
Buena Park, California 90622
PREPARED BY:
GEO-ADVANTEC, INC.
457 WEST ALLEN AVENUE, SUITE 113
SAN DIMAS, CALIFORNIA 91773
PROPOSAL NO. 23-1241
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Mr. Cesar Ortiz, P.E. October 6, 2023
Principal Engineer Proposal No. 23-1241
Public Works Department
City of Buena Park
6650 Beach Blvd.,1st Fl.
Buena Park, CA 92401
Subject: Proposal for On-Call Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services Dear Mr. Ortiz:
Geo-Advantec, Inc. (GAI), appreciates the opportunity to submit our proposal for the subject RFP to the City of Buena Park (City) to provide On-Call Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services. Geo-Advantec, Inc. is our firm’s legal name. We are an S Corporation firm incorporated in California, with our full-service office headquarters located at 457 West Allen Avenue, Suite 113, San Dimas CA 91773, telephone number (909) 305-0400, where all the required services will be managed. GAI is registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) #1000017767. We are a certified SBE with the Department of General Services, among multiple other entities. Our website address is https://geoadvantec.com. GAI will perform all the services required in compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and guidelines. We are interested in this RFP and assure the City of our work’s quality and capability regarding the City’s scope of services for various task order projects, as the proposed team assigned to this contract has extensive experience providing similar on-call geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and inspection services for various local cities, municipalities, and government agencies, including the City of Buena Park. Our team in GAI brings together key elements of service, such as professionalism, industry experience, proactive management style, responsiveness, and all the skills necessary to successfully satisfy our clients’ needs. GAI offers the experience and strength of a larger firm with the hands-on managers/principals and responsiveness of a smaller firm.
Our proposed team listed below includes two subcontractors to assist with geotechnical investigations, as-needed, during the design phase of projects. GAI has an excellent working relationship with both firms on various projects.
Company’s Legal
Name/Corporate
Address
Point of Contact Role (Prime/Sub) Services
Provided
Geo-Advantec, Inc.
(SBE)
457 W. Allen Avenue,
Suite 113
San Dimas, CA 91773
Dr. Shawn Ariannia
President/CEO
(909) 305-0400
[email protected]
Prime Consultant/ProposerContractual responsibility with the City
Geotechnical
Engineering and
Material Testing
and Inspection
2R Drilling Inc. (SBE)
6939 Schaefer Avenue
Suite D304
Chino, CA 91710
Mr. Brian Serl
President/CEO
(909) 490-0590
[email protected]
Subcontractor
Drilling
Frontline Traffic Control
(DBE, SBE)
32535 Lakeview TER.
Lake Elsinore, CA
92530
Mr. Dave Huerta
Chief Operating Officer
(909) 330-9040
[email protected]
Subcontractor
Traffic Control
Qualified Project Team with Specialized Experience
We offer the City the most experienced and highly qualified team of professionals to ensure all work meets your contract provisions. Dr. Shawn Ariannia, Ph.D., PE, GE, has over 37 years of responsible experience managing major projects in both structural and geotechnical fields. He will serve as Project Manager responsible for the day-to-day management of the geotechnical investigative and pavement engineering services. Mr.
Ronald Hanson, CEG, PG, has over 37 years of experience in performing geological/geotechnical investigations, and construction inspection services for major public and private projects. Ronald will serve as Field Operation Manager/Senior Inspector/Principal Engineering Geologist and be the project manager responsible for the day-to-day management of all testing and inspection services during construction. Our key team leaders, Shawn and Ronald, are both founding principals of GAI, with strong backgrounds and knowledge of geotechnical engineering as well as construction monitoring and testing tasks. The GAI Team has completed nearly 50 federal and statefunded pavement design, rehabilitation, and construction projects over the last three years. Our vast knowledge of and experience with state and federal procedures and regulations governing geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and special inspections for public projects in Southern California (Codes such as CBC Code, ASTM standards, Caltrans latest Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), Caltrans Standard Plans and Specification, Greenbook, City codes, ordinances, and standards, qualifications of the team members, and mindfulness of clients’ needs are what set us apart from other firms. Our team has worked successfully on numerous soils, slopes, water mains, storm drains, sewer, new pavement design, and construction testing and grading projects involving Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) and High Stability Asphalt (HSA), for cities and agencies all over Southern California, some of which include Buena Park, Anaheim, Chino, Chino Hills, La Mirada, Temple City, South Pasadena, Arcadia, Walnut, La Canada Flintridge, Burbank, Industry, Torrance, Commerce, Lawndale, Pomona, Montclair, Covina, West Covina, Corona, San Dimas, Orange County Sanitation District (OCSAN), Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP), and more.
On-Call Contract Expertise
GAI understands the nature of on-call/as-needed contracts and task order project assignments, and diligently attends to each project received with the same level of importance, service, and flexibility required to successfully manage task order projects, whether small or large. We have received multiple on-call contracts and are currently an on-call geotechnical consultant for Orange and Los Angeles Counties.: We are familiar with city standards, provisions, policies, and practices, and currently have on-call contracts with some of the following California municipalities: Buena Park, Anaheim, Chino Hills, Pasadena, San Bernardino, Irvine, Industry, La Canada Flintridge, Burbank, Santa Clarita, Arcadia, LA Mirada, and more.
Should you have any questions during the proposal evaluation period, please contact the undersigned via phone at (909) 305-0400, or e-mail at [email protected].
Our proposal is valid for a period of 180 days from the submittal date. We look forward to the opportunity to continue our working relationship with the City on future projects.
Respectfully Submitted,
Geo-Advantec, Inc.
Lisa Anderson, MBA, Vice President
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Letter -
1. FIRM QUALIFICATIONS 1
2. PROJECT TEAM
3. REFERENCES
APPENDICES
• Key Personnel Licenses and Certifications
• Fee Schedules
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1. FIRM QUALIFICATIONS Table 1. Minimum Qualifications
1.1. Firm Profile
Founded in 2012, GAI provides a full range of
responsive and quality geotechnical
engineering consulting services for all phases
of projects from conceptual design through
construction. GAI meets (or exceeds) all of the
minimum qualification requirements from the
City’s RFP as shown in Table 1 and also
demonstrated throughout our proposal. GeoAdvantec, Inc. is our firm’s legal name. We are an S Corporation firm incorporated in
California, with our office headquarters located
at 457 West Allen Avenue, Suite 113, San
Dimas CA 91773, telephone number (909) 305-
0400, where all the required services will be
managed. GAI is registered with the
Department of Industrial Relations under the ID
number of 1000017767. We are a certified SBE
with the Department of General Services,
among multiple other entities. The main areas
of our services and capabilities include:
• Geotechnical and Geological Engineering
• Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
• Pavement Engineering
• Field Grading Monitoring and Soil Testing
• Soil, Asphalt/Paving Field Inspection
• Soil, Asphalt, and Materials Laboratory
Testing
• Special Inspections for concrete, steel,
welding, masonry, rebar, bolts, etc.
As an engineering consultant, GAI’s philosophy
is to provide the highest quality of services to
our clients. We bring together the key elements
of service such as professionalism, industry experience, proactive management style, and all the skills necessary to successfully satisfy our client’s needs. The GAI Team will be led by principal and proposed Project Manager Dr. Shawn Ariannia, PhD, PE, GE. For the past 20 years, Shawn has been working on public projects in Southern California and has performed and managed numerous geotechnical studies and during construction services for buildings, parking structures, pavement rehabilitation, street widening and improvements, transportation and bridges, pipeline replacement, water, wastewater, sewer, stormwater, drainage, and other capital improvements, while strictly adhering to quality, budget and schedule control.
Our assigned key personnel Mr. Ronald Hanson, CEG, PG, and Mr. Matin Noorzay have extensive experience performing and managing similar projects throughout Southern California. Our robust team consists of 24 registered civil and geotechnical engineers, geologists, field and laboratory technicians, in-house staff engineers and qualified laboratory technicians, special soil/asphalt inspectors, and admin staff. Each one of our Valid CA Professional Geotechnical Engineer
License:
Shawn Ariannia, PhD, PE, GE
Registered Geotechnical Engineer: California,
#2824
Refer to the “Project Team” section of our
proposal, and “Appendices” for a copy of Shawn’s
GE license.
Valid City of Buena Park Business License:
GAI will obtain once selected.
Minimum. 3 Years of Professional
Geotechnical and/or Materials Testing
Services:
Founding Principals: 37+ Years
Firm: 11+ Years
Refer to the “Firm Qualifications” and “Project
Team” sections of our proposal.
Minimum. 2 Years of Professional Working
History with Similar-Sized Municipalities with
Satisfactory References:
Principals: 37+ Years
Firm: 11+ Years
Refer to the “References” section of our proposal.
Ability to Provide Deliverables Consistent with
the Latest City-Adopted Formats and Software:
Yes. GAI is currently working on projects with
multiple cities, including the City of Buena Park,
providing geotechnical and pavement engineering
reports, daily reports, invoices, and other
documents and deliverables consistent with each
city’s requirements.
Familiarity with City of Buena Park Standards,
Provisions, and Practices:
Yes, GAI is familiar with and understands the City
of Buena Park’s standards, provisions, and
practices. GAI is currently an on-call geotechnical
and materials testing consultant with the City and
has worked on task order projects for the City.
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founding principals has worked for more than 37 years in the industry. Our geotechnical/soil field observers and technicians carry multiple certifications and are certified by ICC, Caltrans, City of Los Angeles, and are highly qualified to work on public works projects.
In addition, our principals and staff have previously participated in various training programs such as OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety, Radiation Safety and Use of Nuclear Gauge, HAZMAT training for relevant technicians, in-house training for performing tests per ASTM requirements, and in-house training for performing tests per Caltrans requirements. We have an ongoing semi-annual training for our geotechnical technicians. Each newly hired technician receives this training at the beginning of employment with GAI.
Copies of our key personnel’s licenses/certifications are included in the Appendices of our proposal.
GAI owns a full-service Laboratory accredited by:
• AMRL (AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory), in
conformity to the requirements of the AASHTO
Accreditation Program (AAP), AASHTO R-18, ASTM
D3740, ASTM D1070, and ASTM E329.
• CCRL (Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory)
• Caltrans
• DSA (Division of the State Architect)
• City of Los Angeles
• Army Corps of Engineers
GAI has provided multiple cities with geotechnical engineering and materials testing services. We are well-experienced with the breadth of on-call agreement disciplines, as we are currently an on-call geotechnical consultant for Orange and Los Angeles Counties, among other entities. We are familiar with city standards, provisions, policies, and practices, including the City of Buena Park, and have worked on some of the following projects for cities/government agencies with similar scopes of work, complexity, and magnitude to the types of services requested in the City’s RFP:
• City of Buena Park, Subgrade Soils & Material Testing/Inspection for the Sewer Upsizing on Brenner Ave. and Melrose St.; Subgrade Soils & Material Testing/Inspection for the 2022-2023 Annual Pavement Rehabilitation Project • City of Anaheim, Geotechnical Site Investigation for Yorba Power Substation • City of Commerce, Eastern Avenue Pavement Evaluation and Rehabilitation • City of Pomona, Multilocation Percolation Tests and Storm Water Disposal Investigation at Gary Avenue; Pavement Study for Holt Avenue (West) Reconstruction; Pavement Study for West Mission Boulevard; Geotechnical QAP AT/IA & Other Testing Services for Various Street Construction • City of La Canada Flintridge, Slope Stability Evaluation for Several Failed Slopes • City of Chino, Quadrant III Water Main Replacement at Various Locations; Geotechnical and Materials Special Inspection for El Prado Road Pavement Reconstruction Between Kimball Avenue & Central Avenue; Pavement Evaluation and Recommendation for Grand Avenue
• City of Arcadia, Geotechnical Plan Review, Investigation, Monitoring, Testing, and Inspection for the Eisenhower Memorial Park Improvement Project • City of Industry, Geotechnical Investigation, Monitoring and Testing for Expo Center Sewer Replacement, Phase 2
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1.2. Project Experience
The GAI Team has completed nearly 50 federal and state-funded pavement design, rehabilitation, and construction projects over the last three years. Our vast knowledge of regulations governing geotechnical engineering, materials testing, and special inspections for public projects in Southern California (Codes such as CBC Code, ASTM standards, Caltrans latest Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM), Caltrans Standard Plans and Specification, Greenbook, City codes, ordinances, and standards, including the latest City of Buena Park-adopted formats and software, and standards, provisions, and practices. qualifications of the team members and mindfulness of clients’ needs are what set us apart from other firms.
Additionally, our principal engineers and geologists possess decades of experience and vast knowledge in geotechnical engineering, earthquake engineering, and engineering geology within the Southern California region. Our principal geotechnical engineer, Dr.
Shawn Ariannia, is a former member of the review panel for The National Science Foundation (NSF), a United States government agency that supports fundamental research and education in the fields of science and engineering. We have performed peer review and geotechnical report review for several cities including South Pasadena, Walnut, Vallejo, Stanton, Eastvale, and Azusa, as well as Orange County Public Works (OCPW). We have also performed geotechnical constructability reviews for some agencies such as the Port of Los Angeles. Dr. Shawn Ariannia, PE, GE, and Ronald Hanson, PG, CEG, are the principal professionals in charge of geotechnical review for GAI. Our team has participated in numerous forensic works, some outside of the United States. Shawn Ariannia, the principal geotechnical engineer of the firm, has been involved in several forensic and litigation cases related to geotechnical and earthquake engineering. To name some; evaluation of seismic-related damages to a six-story building in Ontario, Canada, as well as three residential cases in the City of Los Angeles and two slope-failure studies for the cities of San Dimas and Pomona, California.
Below we present a few sample projects for geotechnical investigations, geotechnical engineering, and pavement engineering, and sample projects for materials testing and inspection services, demonstrating our ability to complete a variety of both small and large-scale projects. GAI’s team has always worked closely with project delivery teams to provide on-time and quality services. Each of the projects presented below was completed on schedule and within budget. Our lab’s short turnaround has also been a critical factor in finishing the jobs on time.
A. Geotechnical Engineering/Pavement Engineering Experience for Government Agencies
Orange County Public Works (OCPW), On-Call Geotechnical & Material Testing Services (Ongoing)
GAI has been on-call consultant with OCPW for geotechnical and material testing services since 2017. We recently provided geotechnical investigation, report maintenance and repair work for the Richfield Flood Control Project under our contract with OCPW. GAI conducted a geotechnical investigation to provide geotechnical information for the design and construction of the proposed developments. We performed a site reconnaissance, conducted four exploratory borings, performed laboratory testing, and prepared a report that included recommendations for the design and construction of the proposed developments from a geotechnical standpoint.
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Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), Geotechnical Services for PA/ED and PS&E of SR-91 from Central Avenue to Acacia Court Improvement Project (2020- 2023)
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), in cooperation with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 7 and the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (GCCOG), advanced the development and implementation of State Route 91 between Acacia Court and Central Avenue in the City of Compton. The purpose of the Project was to reduce congestion, improve freeway-tolocal street interchange operations, and enhance accessibility, safety, and multimodal integration for pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and motorist needs. The project consisted of improvements on the SR-91 mainline, on/off ramps, Artesia Blvd., Acacia Ct., Wilmington Ave., and Central Ave. in the City of Compton. GAI, as a part of the HNTB team, provided geotechnical services for the PA/ED phase of this project and also worked on the PS&E phase tasks. Our services for the PA/ED phase of the project comprised of performing geotechnical engineering work which included preparing Preliminary Materials Report, Preliminary Geotechnical Reports, and Structure Preliminary Geotechnical Reports (SPGR) for all of the structures within the project limits, including retaining walls and bridges. During the PS&E phase, GAI worked on the Final Materials Report; Geotechnical Design Report (GDR); and several Foundation Reports (FR) for bridges, groundanchored walls, and non-standard retaining walls. City of Chino, Chino Avenue Deficient New Pavement
Evaluation (2019)
Geo-Advantec, Inc. (GAI) performed geotechnical/pavement forensic engineering services for the City of Chino, on Chino Avenue between Benson Avenue and Oaks Avenue, in order to evaluate the “as constructed” pavement conditions for the recently paved part of Chino Avenue, where defects in the paved areas were observed.
GAI conducted an investigation to determine the cause and nature of the observed defects and provided recommendations for fixing and/or mitigating the defects.
As part of our investigation services, GAI reviewed the project plans, specifications and reports; performed site visits and documented the existing pavement’s condition; conducted 10 shallow corings; performed laboratory tests including measurements of the asphalt layer, determination of density and binder content; and prepared a final report of our findings and recommendations.
City of San Dimas, Value Engineering for
Cienega Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation (2017-
2018)
The City of San Dimas intended to rehabilitate 2.2 miles of pavement for Cienega Avenue between Lone Hill Avenue
and Arrow Highway. The previous pavement rehabilitation study/design recommended Full Depth Reclamation of the
existing pavement.
GAI performed geotechnical investigation, field sampling, and lab testing after reviewing the previous reports. Our team provided an optimum design for the pavement section and cement-treated base. Our study resulted in a more coherent design for the targeted design traffic. We significantly reduced the volume of fieldwork and materials. For example, the thickness of cement treated base section was reduced by about 15 percent.
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B. Materials Testing Project Experience for Government Agencies City of Redondo Beach, Materials Testing and
Inspection for Redondo Beach South Bay
Regional Intermodal Transit Center (2019-
2022)
The project involved the construction of a new transit
center on Kingsdale Avenue which included the
construction of a new transit building, bus bays, retaining walls, parking lot, and associated appurtenances. Phase 2 of the project will consist of the widening of Kingsdale Avenue south of Artesia Blvd., which will include the removal of the existing bus bays constructing new pavement, sidewalk, streetlights, and landscaping. As a subconsultant to Ardurra, GAI provided during construction geotechnical and materials inspection and testing services. Our scope of work included field monitoring, testing and inspection for the grading works, laboratory tests on soils, base asphalt, and concrete; and preparing and submitting daily inspection reports. City of Torrance, Geotechnical Services for
Torrance Transit Park and Ride Regional
Terminal, Phase I-Rough Grading & Phase II
(Phase 1: 2016-2017; Phase II: 2018-2022)
The City of Torrance constructed a Transit Park and Ride Regional Terminal to create a strategically located, multimodal facility that met the regional needs of South Bay residents. The project improved regional mobility by linking Torrance Transit routes with other regional providers in the Transit Terminal. Phase I of the project included performing rough grading at the site, which was about 7 acres of undeveloped land located at 465 Crenshaw Boulevard, dedicated to the Transit Terminal. GAI was selected for geotechnical services, grading observation, and soils, field, and laboratory testing for different components of the project, including a proposed one-story and a proposed two-story building, bus platform, canopies, and pavement of the designated areas. GAI continued working on Phase II and performed geotechnical observation, engineering, and materials testing. The project was completed in 2022.
City of Commerce, Field Inspection and
Testing for Washington Boulevard Widening
and Rehabilitation (2016-2018)
Washington Boulevard is a major east-west corridor that passes through the City of Commerce located within the
Gateway Cities region. It serves as one of the significant connectors between I-710 and I-5 Freeways carrying
approximately 35,000 vehicles per day, 25% of that being truck traffic.
The project scope included rehabilitation, reconstruction, and widening covering a 2.7- mile-segment of Washington Boulevard between Indiana Street to the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway. Widening of the boulevard from two lanes to three lanes in each direction was also part of the scope. The project was federally funded and constructed in compliance with the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM). The project cost was $40 million, and it won the “Transportation Award” of the American Public Works Association (APWA) of Southern California in 2017.
GAI performed as the Caltrans Certified Laboratory and provided field inspection and testing on grading operation, as well as laboratory testing for the project.
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1.3. Understanding of the City’s Need
GAI understands that the City of Buena Park is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide comprehensive Professional Geotechnical and Materials Testing Services on an on-call/as-needed basis. The City anticipates awarding multiple on-call contracts with a term of two (2) years and an estimated not-to-exceed amount of up to $200,000. The final term and contract amount will depend on the quality, diversity, and responsiveness of the received proposals, as well as the projected City needs. The purpose of the on-call list is to establish a list of qualified firms to perform the work. Once a list is established, project-specific RFP’s will be sent to all firms on the list. The scope, work schedule with milestones, hours, and fee for each individual project will be negotiated on a project-byproject basis. No work is guaranteed as a result of being placed on the on-call list or if awarded a contract. GAI can perform any/all of the scope of services listed in the City’s RFP. GAI understands that a portion or all of the work may be subject to prevailing wage rates as set by the State of California. Our employees will be paid utilizing current prevailing wage rates when appropriate. GAI shall comply with all applicable laws, and unless advised otherwise in writing by the City prior to performing on any particular project, GAI shall comply with all applicable requirements of the California Labor Code.
The estimated number of hours and cost to complete the services will be provided in our project-specific proposal upon request by the City for a specific task order project.
1.4. What Separates GAI from the Competition?
• Our proposed project administrators are the company’s principals, with a strong background and knowledge of geotechnical engineering as well as construction monitoring and testing tasks.
• Our team has extensive expertise in specific and complex geotechnical tasks such as value engineering and forensic engineering for pavement projects, geotechnical instrumentation, slope stability, etc., and is experienced with various design and field constraints.
• Our project manager will be available readily, on a 24/7 basis. • Advance notice requirements: Our firm provides service on short notice; we mobilize quickly for projects and provide engineers or technicians/inspectors promptly, within 24 hours of notice, to meet the requested work. • On a daily basis, we perform an in-house quality control on the daily inspection reports.
We use cloud-based electronic distribution of our daily inspection reports, which will be available to the team instantly, after completion of the daily inspection. • As a reliable indicator of effectiveness, our lab turnaround time is very short. All laboratory tests are reviewed by the lab manager immediately after completion and before distribution.
• We are well experienced in geotechnical pavement study and rehabilitation projects.
GAI has completed several projects with considerable savings for the clients. As examples, we performed as the geotechnical and pavement consultant for the “Eastern Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project”, the winner of “Efficient and Sustainable Road Maintenance, Construction, and Reconstruction Project" in 2017 Outstanding Local Streets and Roads Award Program at the League of California Cities Annual Conference. Also, GAI was the City of Commerce pavement consultant for $40M Washington Boulevard Widening and Reconstruction Project. The project won the “Transportation Award” of American Public Works Association (APWA) of Southern California in 2017.
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2. PROJECT TEAM
GAI’s team has been selected based on individual and firm qualifications to meet the needs of the City for this contract as shown below. We will utilize subcontractor 2R Drilling, Inc. and Frontline Traffic Control to perform drilling and traffic control services.
2.1. Management Personnel
Shawn Ariannia, Ph.D., PE, GE - Principal-In-Charge
Dr. Shawn Ariannia, PhD, PE, GE, will be the authorized person to bind the company with any contract resulting from this proposal. He will supervise and coordinate geotechnical engineering analyses, formulation of geotechnical recommendations, preparation of reports, and consultations during the design and construction of projects. He brings decades of experience to the team’s leadership.
Shawn Ariannia, Ph.D., PE, GE - Project Manager
As a proven and highly qualified geotechnical engineer, we propose Shawn as Project Manager for all the geotechnical investigative and pavement engineering services of this on-call contract. He has over 37 years of responsible experience managing major projects in both structural and geotechnical fields. He has been involved in projects such as transportation/transit, highway and railroad bridges, tunnels, power plants, cooling towers, silos, and medium to high-rise multi-story structures. The breadth of his experience includes geotechnical analysis, field and laboratory test management, slope stability and liquefaction analysis, seismic hazard evaluation, pile and earth retaining structures design, design, and implementation of soils and slope stabilization, repair and retrofit methods relevant to soils, foundation and structural behavior for different types of structures. During the last two decades, he has actively practiced geotechnical engineering and consulting in Southern California and has been the Geotechnical Engineer of Record for numerous road/highways, transportation, educational, multi-story buildings, and parking structure projects. He is certified for asphalt mix design by Asphalt Institute.
Ronald Hanson, CEG, PG - Field Operation Manager/Senior Inspector/Principal Engineering Geologist for Construction Projects
Mr. Ronald Hanson, CEG, PG, has over 37 years of experience in performing geological/geotechnical investigations, and construction inspection services for major public and private projects. His qualifications, certifications, and extensive experience in cities and municipalities projects assure the client about the quality of services they would receive. He has supervised numerous grading, soils, and materials inspection and testing projects for public agencies in the last 20 years in Southern California. Ronald has worked on several federally funded projects and is qualified to work on federal jobs.
Matin Noorzay - Senior Field Engineer
Mr. Matin Noorzay will serve as Senior Field Engineer/Field Operation Manager for the subject RFP. He is a civil engineer with more than 17 years of experience in managing numerous projects for different municipalities and public agencies, as well as conducting field investigations for major geotechnical and pavement projects in Southern California. He is highly experienced in soils investigations, coring, drilling, logging and sampling, for all kinds of geotechnical engineering projects. Matin has performed site pavement investigations for numerous pavement rehabilitation projects during the past five years.
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sampling for Telegraph boulevard (2.5 miles) in the City of Downey, and W. Holt Avenue in the City of Pomona (3 miles). For this project, he will be in charge of all fieldwork for geotechnical investigation projects, as well as assisting with during construction monitoring.
John Cromer - Laboratory Manager and Senior Field/Lab Inspector Mr. John Cromer has more than 12 years of experience in performing laboratory testing and field inspection. As a certified laboratory technician, he has performed as a laboratory technician on soil, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt on numerous projects in Southern California. In addition, he has been significantly involved in field inspection, monitoring, and testing on all kinds of pavement projects.
Jack Lee, PE - Vice President/Engineering/Senior Project Engineer Mr. Jack Lee, PE, will be the senior project engineer performing engineering analysis and design. He has more than nine (9) years of engineering analysis, laboratory testing, preparing
geotechnical/pavement reports, as well as site drilling and sampling experience. He has worked on a variety of projects for different school districts, cities and municipalities, and transportation agencies. Specifically, in the past two years, he has been involved in GAI projects with the Cities of Downey, Pomona, San Dimas, Covina, Rosemead, and Los Angeles. Jack obtained his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and his master’s degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
Mohsen Rahimian, PE, GE - Senior Project Engineer/Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Mr. Mohsen Rahimian has more than 35 years of experience with geotechnical and material engineering, testing, investigation, design, and construction. He has worked on a wide spectrum of public and private projects. Mohsen has substantial experience in conducting and management of geotechnical and material testing and inspection services during construction. He has performed diversified geotechnical assignments including pavement design, shallow and deep foundation design, settlement evaluations, liquefaction studies, and slope stability analyses. He has also performed geotechnical, civil, and structural design and construction management for various projects.
Yasmin Proa, EIT - Senior Staff Engineer
Ms. Yasmin Proa, EIT, is a graduate in geotechnical engineering with over five (5) years of experience performing site drilling/coring and sampling, pavement assessment and rating, pavement engineering analysis, lifecycle cost analyses, and assisting with the preparation of pavement rehabilitation and soils reports. She received the StreetSaver MTC Pavement Condition Assessment Certificate of Achievement.
2.2. Organizational Chart and Project Personnel
The team of office engineering and support staff, field and laboratory testing, and inspection are introduced in the following table and organizational chart. Table 2 presented in this section provides a local staffing list and availability for the project team members and an available pool of specialized resources for maximizing efficiency. The key personnel assigned to this project are marked with the letter “K” on the name column.
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technician(s) based on the City’s needs, project timeline, staffing, and skill level requirements. The technician’s Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) will be communicated promptly to the City. GAI is committed to providing qualified personnel on short notice, within 24 hours of notification by the City’s representative. In case of an emergency, we will be able to respond or operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The resumes of GAI’s key management personnel and key inspectors begin on Page 11 in this section of our proposal.
Table 2. Project Team Local Staffing List and Availability Name Position Certificate/License License/Cert. Nos. Years of Experience Availability
Shawn
Ariannia
(K)
Principal-InCharge/Contract/Project
Manager/Principal
Geotechnical Engineer
Registered Civil
Engineer, California
Geotechnical Engineer,
California
C65642
GE2824 37+ Yrs. 70%
Ronald
Hanson
(K)
Field Operation
Manager/Senior
Inspector/Principal
Engineering Geologist
Registered Geologist,
California, Certified
Engineering Geologist,
California, Caltrans, ICC,
ACI, OSHA-30,
HAZWOPER-40,
Confined Spaces, and
Permit Require Confined
Spaces (GI)
PG5143
CEG1841
ICC: 8049864
City of Los Angeles Deputy
Grading Inspector, P022551
Caltrans CTM Certs.:106,
125, 231, 375
37+ Yrs. 75%
Matin Noorzay
(K) Senior Field Engineer
City of LA Deputy
Inspector, OSHA-30,
HAZWOPER-40
City of Los Angeles Deputy
Grading Inspector, P028121 17+ Yrs. 90%
Jack Lee
(K)
Vice
President/Engineering/Se
nior Project Engineer
Registered Civil
Engineer, California, ICC,
OSHA-10,
HAZWOPER-24
C87598
ICC: 8411425 9+ Yrs. 70%
John Cromer
(K)
Laboratory Manager and
Senior Field/Lab
Inspector
ICC, ACI, Caltrans,
Deputy Inspector, OSHA10
ICC: 8025182: ICC Certified
Soils Special Inspector
ACI: 01124003: ACI
Concrete Field-Testing
12+ Yrs. 80%
Edmund Sanchez
Geo-Advantec, Inc.
Shawn Ariannia, Ph.D., PE, GE
Principal-In-Charge/Project Manager/
Principal Geotechnical Engineer
City of Buena Park
Concrete/Steel
Inspectors
Soils & Asphalt
Inspectors
Office Support
Team
Ronald Hanson, CEG, PG
Field Operation Manager//
Sr. Inspector/Principal Engineering
Geologist
Ivan Canales
Laboratory
John Cromer
Moises Castillo
Ronald Hanson, CEG, PG
Jack Lee, PE
VP/Engineering/
Senior Project Engineer
Mohsen Rahimian,
PE, GE
Yasmin Proa, EIT
Dahlia Markossian, EIT
Admin/Report
Distribution
Accounting
Dispatch
Christopher Tafoya Shaquil Noorzay, EIT
John Cromer
Christopher Tafoya
John Cromer
Ivan Canales
Matin Noorzay
Subcontractors
2R Drilling, Inc.
(SBE)
Frontline Traffic
Control
(DBE, SBE)
Tae Kim
Edmund Sanchez
Tae Kim
Matin Noorzay
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Name Position Certificate/License License/Cert. Nos. Years of Experience Availability
ASTM Soil Laboratory
Technician
Technician-Grade 1; ACI
Concrete Strength Testing
Technician; ACI Masonry
Laboratory Testing
Technician City of Los
Angeles Deputy Grading
Inspector,
City of Los Angeles Deputy
Grading Inspector, P034373
Caltrans CTM Certs.:105,
106, 125, 201, 202, 204,
205, 216, 217, 226, 227,
229, 231, 308, 309, 375,
382, 504, 518, 521, 523,
524, 533, 539, 540, 543,
556, 557, 643
Ivan Canales
(K) Soils & Materials
Inspector ICC, ACI
ICC. 9801915
ACI: 2074568
Concrete Field Testing
Technician-Grade 1
Caltrans CTM Certs.:125,
231, 375, 504, 518, 523,
539, 540, 543, 556, 557
2 Yrs. 80%-100%
Christopher
Tafoya
(K) Soils & Materials
Inspector
ICC, ACI
ICC: 9187474
ACI: 01648007
ACI Concrete Field Testing
Technician-Grade 1
HAZWOPER-40 (training)
6 Yrs. 80%-100%
Mohsen
Rahimian
Senior Project
Engineer/Senior
Geotechnical Engineer
Registered Civil
Engineer, California
Geotechnical Engineer,
California
C73396
GE305 35+ Yrs. 80%
Yasmin Proa
Senior Staff Engineer
Engineer-In-Training
(EIT), California
Graduate in Geotechnical
Engineering
MTC Pavement Condition
Assessment
OSHA-10
E.I.T., CA 5+ Yrs. 80%
Moises
Castillo Lab Technician ACI
ACI 02110682:
ACI Concrete Field Testing
Technician-Grade 1
4 Yrs. 80%-100%
Dahlia
Markossian Project Engineer
Engineer-In-Training
(EIT), California
Graduate in Civil
Engineering
AutoCAD and CAD
Certification
Revit Certificate
E.I.T., CA #167701 2 Yrs. 80%-100%
Edmund
Sanchez Soils & Materials
Inspector
ICC
DSA Structural Masonry
ICC: 5080193
DSA Masonry #5379 10+ Yrs. 80%-100%
Tae Kim
Soils & Materials
Inspector ICC, ACI
ICC. 10002786
ACI: 02107079
Concrete Field Testing
Technician-Grade 1
2 Yrs. 80%-100%
Shaquil
Noorzay CAD/GIS Technician
Engineer-In-Training
(EIT), California
Nuclear Gauge Certified
E.I.T., CA #173302 3+ Yrs. 80%-100%
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Shawn Ariannia, PhD, PE, GE | Principal-InCharge/Project Manager/Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Dr. Ariannia has over 37 years of experience in the
design, supervision, and technical management of
projects in structural and geotechnical fields. He
has been involved in different types of projects such
as transportation/transit, highway/railroad bridges,
tunnels, power plants, cooling towers, silos, and
medium to high-rise multi-story structures. The
breadth of his experience includes geotechnical
analysis, field and laboratory testing management,
slope stability and liquefaction analysis, seismic
hazard evaluation, pile and earth retaining
structures design, design and implementation of
soils and slope stabilization, repair and retrofit
methods relevant to soils, foundation, and structural
behavior for different types of constructions.
During the past two decades, Dr. Ariannia has
actively practiced geotechnical engineering and
consulting in Southern California. He has been a
Geotechnical Engineer of Record for multiple
transportation, aviation, educational, multi-story
building/parking structure, and utility infrastructure
projects. He has worked on several federally
funded projects and is qualified to work on federal
jobs. He served as the principal geotechnical
engineer for various types of projects including:
Transportation, Pavement Engineering,
Bridges, and Parking Structures
Aviation, Ports and Harbors
Public works, Cities, and Municipalities
Schools and Educational Facilities
Hospitals and Medical Facilities
Relevant Experience
Pavement Engineering, Field Inspection
and Testing for Washington Boulevard
Widening and Rehabilitation, City of
Commerce, Commerce, CA
Principal-In-Charge/Principal Geotechnical
Engineer. Served as the Principal-In-Charge
and Principal Geotechnical Engineer and
Pavement Consultant for the rehabilitation,
reconstruction, and widening covering a 2.7-
Education
• Ph.D., Geotechnical
Engineering, University of
California, Los Angeles
(UCLA) (2015)
• M.S., Civil Engineering,
University of Tehran (1985)
• B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of Tehran (1982)
Registrations/Certifications/
Affiliations
• Registered Geotechnical
Engineer: California, #2824
• Professional Civil Engineer:
California, #65642
• Asphalt Mix Design
Certification, Asphalt
Institute
• Former Member of National
Science Review Panel, US
• Past President, ASCE
Inland Empire Geotechnical
Committee
• Cal Poly Pomona Industry
Advisory Committee,
Member
Areas of Expertise
• 37+ years of experience in
civil engineering and
geotechnical engineering
projects for public and
private clients
• Saved hundreds of
thousands of dollars for
clients by providing high
quality yet economic
alternate geotechnical
value engineering solutions
• High extent of familiarity
with all the tasks involved in
transportation projects
• Vast knowledge and
experience in geotechnical
seismic rehabilitation study
and site-specific
evaluations
• Extensive experience in
pavement design, retrofit
and management projects
with various cities in
Southern California
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mile-segment of Washington Boulevard between Indiana Street to the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway. Widening of the boulevard from two lanes to three lanes in each direction was also part of the project scope. Project Cost: $40 million Geotechnical Services for G-Line BRT, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro), San Fernando Valley, CA Principal Geotechnical Engineer. Dr. Ariannia is providing geotechnical design supervision for this project. His responsibilities included leading the GAI technical team and reviewing submittal documents for conformance with the contract technical provisions and responding to questions from the design team about the geotechnical work. The services GAI provides include field exploration for three bridges/grade separations with about 1.0 miles in length, aerial stations, MSE walls, pavement improvements, and comprehensive field percolation tests at multiple locations. GAI prepared preliminary geotechnical design and foundation reports for different elements of the project and continued working with the design team toward the completion of the final design. This progressive design-build project is currently in the design and preconstruction phase. The project will upgrade the existing 18-mile line running through San Fernando Valley. Some of the key project elements include grade separation and aerial station at Sepulveda Blvd.; grade separation and aerial station at Van Nuys Blvd./Vesper Ave.; railroadstyle gated intersections for at-grade crossings; and bike path improvements. On-Call Geotechnical & Material Testing Services, Orange County Public Works (OCPW), Orange County, CA
Principal Geotechnical Engineer. GAI has been an on-call consultant with OCPW for geotechnical and material testing services since 2017. We recently provided geotechnical investigation, report maintenance, and repair work for the Richfield Flood Control Project under our contract with OCPW.
Value Engineering for Cienega Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation, City of San Dimas, San Dimas, CA
Project Manager/Principal Geotechnical Engineer. Served as Project Manager/Principal Geotechnical Engineer for pavement rehabilitation in the City of San Dimas. The city rehabilitated the pavement for 2.2 miles of Cienega Avenue between Lone Hill Avenue and Arrow Highway. The project was previously studied, and the design for pavement rehabilitation was completed and resulted in FullDepth Reclamation (FDR) of the existing pavement. GAI performed field sampling, lab testing, and provided an optimum design for the pavement section and cementtreated base part of it. Our study resulted in a more coherent design for the targeted design traffic, and significantly reduced the volume of fieldwork and materials, such as a reduction in the thickness of cement treated base section by 15 percent.
Geotechnical Services for PA/ED and PS&E of SR-91 from Central Avenue to Acacia Court Improvement Project, LA Metro, Compton, CA Principal Geotechnical Engineer. GAI provided geotechnical services for the PA/ED phase of this project and also worked on the PS&E phase tasks. Our services for the PA/ED phase of the project comprised of performing geotechnical engineering work which included preparing Preliminary Materials Report, Preliminary Geotechnical Reports, and Structure Preliminary Geotechnical Reports (SPGR) for all of the structures within the project limits, including retaining walls and bridges. The purpose of the Project was to reduce congestion, improve freeway-to-local street interchange operations, enhance accessibility, safety, and multimodal integration for pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and motorist needs.
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Ronald Hanson, CEG, PG | Principal Engineering
Geologist/Senior Field Inspector
Mr. Hanson is a California Professional Geologist
with over 37 years of experience in performing
geological and geotechnical investigations,
geologic/soils inspection, and preparing geological
reports. He has worked on numerous grading
operations, including the CC Ranch project in
Castaic, CA (a large project that consisted of
moving four million yards of soil), where he acted
as the head geologic inspector. He also performed
geologic mapping for fault evaluations at SAWPA
Tunnel and Seven Oaks Dam and worked on
widening the Garden Grove Freeway (State Route
22-OCTA), inspecting fill slopes, sub-grade
preparation, and over-excavation of unsuitable
material and bridge widening-related tasks. He has
served as the public works inspector for several
projects, including street and highway
improvements in Southern California.
Relevant Experience
Materials Testing and Inspection for
Redondo Beach South Bay Regional
Intermodal Transit Center, City of
Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach, CA
Senior Inspector. GAI provided during
construction geotechnical and materials
inspection and testing services. Our scope of
work included field monitoring, testing and
inspection for the grading work, laboratory
tests on soils, base asphalt and concrete;
and preparing and submitting daily
inspection reports. The project involved the
construction of a new transit center on
Kingsdale Avenue which included the
construction of a new transit building, bus
bays, retaining walls, parking lot and
associated appurtenances. Project Cost:
$11.5 million
Pavement Engineering, Field Inspection
and Testing for Washington Boulevard
Widening and Rehabilitation, City of
Commerce, Commerce, CA
Field Supervisor/Principal Engineering
Geologist. Supervised the field inspection
and testing team performing grading
operations, as well as laboratory testing for
Education
• B.S. Geology (1984),
California State University,
Los Angeles (CSULA)
• Graduate Courses in
Geology, California State
University, Los Angeles
(CSULA)
Registrations/Certifications/
Affiliations
• California Certified
Engineering Geologist
#1841 (1993)
• California Professional
Geologist #5143 (1991)
• City of Los Angeles Deputy
Grading Inspector
(#P022551)
• ICC Soils Special Inspector
(#8049864)
• Caltrans CTM Certs.:106,
125, 231, 375
• ACI Concrete Field Testing
Technician-Grade I
(#01341389)
• OSHA-30
• Nuclear Gauge Operator
Training
• HAZWOPER-40
• Confined Spaces & Permit
Required Confined Spaces
(GI)
• Geological Society of
America, Member
Areas of Expertise
• 37 years of experience in
geotechnical investigations,
inspections, geological
investigations and public
works inspections
• For SR-22 Freeway,
worked as the supervising
grading inspector and
supervised a team of 10
Caltrans inspectors for
grading and testing
• Experience in the
inspection of federally and
state funded projects in
compliance with Caltrans
Local Assistance
Procedures Manual (LAPM)
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the project. Project included the rehabilitation, reconstruction, and widening covering a 2.7-mile-segment of Washington Boulevard between Indiana Street to the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway. Widening of the boulevard from two lanes to three lanes in each direction was also part of the project scope. Project Cost: $40 million Geotechnical Services for Torrance Transit Park and Ride Regional Terminal, Phase I-Rough Grading, City of Torrance, Torrance, CA
Field Supervisor/Principal Engineering Geologist. In charge of the inspection team providing geotechnical services, grading observation and soils testing for different components of the project including a proposed one-story and a proposed twostory building, bus platform, canopies and pavement of the designated areas. The purpose of testing and inspection of the grading operations was to verify that the completed work complied with the project plans, specifications, special provisions, and geotechnical recommendations. Project Cost: $40 million On-Call Geotechnical & Material Testing Services, Orange County Public Works (OCPW), Orange County, CA
Principal Engineering Geologist. GAI has been an on-call consultant with OCPW for geotechnical and material testing services since 2017. GAI recently provided a geotechnical investigation for the Oso Creek Channel Rehabilitation Project which included our recommendations for the retrofit design and construction of the partially failed channel bank from a geotechnical standpoint. Pavement Evaluation, Testing, and Inspection for Rehabilitation of Various Streets, City of Pomona, Pomona, CA
Field Supervisor/ Principal Engineering Geologist. Served as Field Supervisor/ Principal Engineering Geologist for a comprehensive geotechnical/pavement engineering study for various streets within the city.
Resident Inspector Services for Rosemead Boulevard Safety Enhancement and Beautification, City of Temple City, Temple City, CA Inspector of Record. Provided the resident inspector of record services for this federally funded project which consisted of over approximately 2 miles of streetscape enhancements on Rosemead Boulevard. Project Cost: $30 million Geotechnical Services/Inspection and Testing for Delta Air Lines/LAX, Los Angeles, CA
Sr. Inspector/Principal Engineering Geologist. Provided geotechnical grading deputy inspection for this project. The project included construction of a maintenance hangar, headhouse, tower crane, underground utility lines, and associated pavements for Delta Air Lines. The project involved installation of an extensive shoring system.
Pavement Study for Holt Avenue (West) Reconstruction Project, City of Pomona, Pomona, CA
Principal Engineering Geologist. Served as Principal Engineering Geologist for the pavement rehabilitation in the City of Pomona. Holt Avenue is a main artery within the city limits. GAI conducted a total of 60 geotechnical/pavement engineering field corings for the total length of the project (about 15,000 feet) and 15 CPT soundings to identify the substrata profile and determine the depth of the most permeable layers for our percolation testing and intended stormwater disposal project. In several locations, GAI conducted larger size saw-cuts to collect subgrade samples for R-value testing. Project Cost: approx. $7.1 million Proposal No. 23-1241 Geo-Advantec, Inc. Page 15 of 20
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Matin Noorzay | Senior Field Engineer
Mr. Noorzay has 17 years of experience conducting
and monitoring soil investigations for various
projects. He is highly experienced in soils
investigations, drilling, logging and sampling, as
well as mechanical and technical drafting/plotting.
Mr. Noorzay has performed site investigations,
observation, and testing for numerous pavement
rehabilitation projects and school/college sites
during the past five years. He has extensive
experience in conducting AC Marshall testing as
well as field inspection and testing of subgrade,
base material, and asphalt. He will be supervising
and highly involved in the site investigation
operation.
Relevant Experience
Value Engineering for Cienega Avenue
Pavement Rehabilitation, City of San
Dimas, San Dimas, CA
Senior Field Engineer/Field Operation
Manager. The city rehabilitated the
pavement for 2.2 miles of Cienega Avenue
between Lone Hill Avenue and Arrow
Highway. The project was previously
studied, and the design for pavement
rehabilitation was completed and resulted in
Full-Depth Reclamation (FDR) of the
existing pavement. GAI performed field
sampling, and lab testing, and provided an
optimum design for the pavement section
and cement-treated base part of it. Our study
resulted in a more coherent design for the
targeted design traffic, and significantly
reduced the volume of fieldwork and
materials, such as a reduction in thickness of
cement treated base section by 15 percent.
New Pavement Evaluation and Forensic
Engineering for Deficient Pavement on
Chino Avenue, City of Chino, Chino, CA
Senior Field Engineer/Field Operation
Manager. GAI performed geotechnical and
pavement forensic engineering services for
the City of Chino, on Chino Avenue between
Benson Avenue and Oaks Avenue, in order
to evaluate the “as constructed” pavement
conditions for the recently paved part of
Chino Avenue, where defects in the paved
areas were observed.
Education
• B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of Kabul (1980)
Certifications
• ICC, Soils Special Inspector
(#8052424)
• City of Los Angeles, Deputy
Grading Inspector
(#P028121)
• Radiation Safety and
Nuclear Gauge
• OSHA-30
• HAZWOPER-40
• HAZMAT Certification
Refresher Training for
Portable Nuclear Gauges
• Safety Compliance
Management (SCM),
Certificate of Completion, 4-
Hour Training & Testing in
California Title 22
Hazardous Waste
Generator Training (#1398)
Areas of Expertise
• Extensive knowledge of
field exploratory operation
• Familiarity with
requirements of Caltrans
projects
• 17 years of experience
working on different project
types with cities, counties,
and agencies.
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John Cromer | Laboratory Manager and Senior
Field/Lab Inspector
Mr. Cromer has more than 12 years of experience
in performing laboratory testing and field inspection.
He has performed as a laboratory technician on
soil, aggregate, and asphalt on numerous projects
in Southern California. In addition, he has been
involved in many field inspections, monitoring, and
testing services on all kinds of grading projects. Mr.
Cromer is familiar with Caltrans testing procedures.
Relevant Experience
Pavement Engineering, Field Inspection
and Testing for Washington Boulevard
Widening and Rehabilitation, City of
Commerce, Commerce, CA
Lab Manager/Field & Lab Technician.
Served as the Lab Manager/Field & Lab
Technician for the rehabilitation,
reconstruction, and widening covering a 2.7-
mile-segment of Washington Boulevard
between Indiana Street to the Santa Ana (I5) Freeway. Widening of the boulevard from two lanes to three lanes in each direction
was also part of the project scope. Project
Cost: $40 million
Geotechnical Investigation for Queen
Mary Waterfront Development at Port of
Long Beach, Urban Commons, Long
Beach, CA
Lab Manager/Technician. Served as Lab
Manager/Technician providing a
comprehensive geotechnical, geologic, and
geohazard study. The site improvements
included design and construction of about
500,000-sf of retail buildings, hotels, parking
structures, and entertainment centers.
Resident Inspector Services for
Rosemead Boulevard Safety
Enhancement and Beautification, City of
Temple City, Temple City CA
Lab Manager/Technician. Served as
Principal Lab Manager/Technician of
Rosemead Blvd., Street Improvement and
Utility, Sewer and Water Lines Replacement.
Education
• High School Diploma
Certifications
• ACI Concrete Field Testing
Technician-Grade I
(#01124003)
• ACI Concrete Strength Testing
Technician (#01124003)
• ACI Masonry Laboratory
Testing Technician
(#01124003)
• ICC Soils Special Inspector
(#8025182)
• ASTM Soil Laboratory
Technician
• City of Los Angeles Deputy
Grading Inspector (#P034373)
• OSHA-10
• Radiation Safety and Use of
Nuclear Gauges-CPN
International, Inc.; Radiation
Safety Officer Seminar for
Nuclear Gauges-CPN
International, Inc.
• Caltrans CTM Certs.:105, 106,
125, 201, 202, 204, 205, 216,
217, 226, 227, 229, 231, 308,
309, 375, 382, 504, 518, 521,
523, 524, 533, 539, 540, 543,
556, 557, 643
• ASTM Training and ELearning-Course Tests for
Determining the Water Content
of Soils
Areas of Expertise
• Extensive knowledge of
field and lab operations
• Highly experienced in soils
and materials laboratory
testing and relevant
regulations
• Familiarity with the
requirements of Caltrans
projects
• Experience working on
different types of projects
including transportation and
transit
• OSHA trained
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Jack Lee, PE | Senior Project Engineer
Mr. Lee has extensive experience in engineering
analysis, seismic evaluation, laboratory testing,
preparing geotechnical/pavement reports, as well
as site drilling and sampling. Mr. Lee has conducted
several Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) for
Caltrans highway projects. He has extensive
knowledge of field investigation operation. He is
highly experienced in working with geotechnical
analytical software and is well familiar with the
requirements of Caltrans such as highway design
manual.
Relevant Experience
Geotechnical Investigation for Pavement
Distress within the San Dimas Loop, City
of San Dimas, San Dimas, CA
Senior Project Engineer. GAI performed a
geotechnical field investigation and Mr. Lee
prepared a report to provide geotechnical
information for the design and
repair/construction of the part of the San
Dimas Loop exhibiting signs of pavement
distress and failure. Our services included a
field exploratory program, laboratory testing,
office engineering, and a final report which
included evaluation of the adjacent
descending slope and recommendations for
pavement repair and other necessary
measures to stabilize the distressed area of
the road.
Pavement Evaluation, Monitoring and
Inspection for Rehabilitation of S.
Eastern Avenue, City of Commerce,
Commerce, CA
Senior Project Engineer. Served as Senior
Project Engineer as the
geotechnical/pavement engineering
consultant for the project. GAI provided
geotechnical engineering services for the
evaluation of the existing asphalt condition at
S. Eastern Avenue, between Stevens Place
and Bandini Boulevard. Our scope of work
included: site reconnaissance; coring and
sampling of existing asphalt concrete,
underlying base layer and subgrade soils;
laboratory testing; and engineering analysis.
Mr. Lee prepared the final pavement report.
Education
• M.S., Geotechnical
Engineering, California
State Polytechnic
University, Pomona (2015)
• B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of California, Los
Angeles (2012)
Registrations/Certifications
• Professional Civil Engineer:
California, #87598, 2017
• APNGA Portable Nuclear
Gauge Safety & U.S. DOT
HAZMAT Certification
Class
• HAZWOPER-24
• OSHA-10
Areas of Expertise
• Extensive experience in
performing engineering
analysis and working with
geotechnical analytical
software
• Successfully performing as
project engineer on several
LA Metro highway PAED
and/or PS&E projects
• Successful experience in
Life Cycle Cost Analysis
per Caltrans requirements
• Extensive knowledge of
field investigation operation
• Familiarity with the
requirements of Caltrans
such as highway design
manual
• Experience working on a
variety of transportation
projects
• AutoCAD Software
• MATLAB
• -C++
• Phase2, Settle 3D
• Adobe Photoshop and
Illustrator
Proposal No. 23-1241 Geo-Advantec, Inc. Page 18 of 20
October 6, 2023
Ivan Canales | Soils & Materials Inspector
Mr. Canales has experience in special inspection.
He has performed as inspector of soil, concrete,
and asphalt on public works projects in Southern
California.
Relevant Experience
Materials Testing and Inspection
Services for Rural Ridge Cir. and Wilshire
Ave. Water Main Replacement Project,
City of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
Inspector/Technician. Mr. Canales is
providing during construction geotechnical
and materials inspection and testing and
performing continuous and periodic
inspections. GAI’s scope of work includes
field monitoring, testing and inspection,
laboratory tests on subgrade, base and
asphalt materials, and preparing and
submitting daily inspection reports. The
project involves the installation of a new
water main along Rural Ridge Circle and
Wilshire Ave/Pearl Ave. The water main
includes 6”, 8” and 12” pipes, with 1” service
lines. The existing water main was
abandoned in place, and new service
connections are being installed. The project
also includes the backfill of the trench and
replacement of the pavement section above
the trench.
Geotechnical Monitoring and Materials
Testing Services for Descanso Drive
Street Improvements, City of La Canada
Flintridge, La Canada Flintridge, CA
Inspector/Technician. Mr. Canales provided
field monitoring, testing and inspection for
the street pavement work, and prepared and
submitted daily inspection reports.for this
project that involved the resurfacing of
Descanso Drive from Verdugo Blvd. to
Chevy Chase Drive in the City of La Canada
Flintridge.
Materials Testing and Inspection
Services for the Reconstruction and
Overlay of Covina Boulevard, City of San
Dimas, San Dimas, CA
Inspector/Technician for this project.
Education
• B.A., Sociology (Minor in
Education), University of
California, Irvine
Certifications
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing
Technician-Grade I
(#2074568)
• ICC Soils Special Inspector
(#9801915)
• APNGA Portable Nuclear
Gauge Safety Certification
• Caltrans CTM Certs.:125,
231, 375, 504, 518, 523,
539, 540, 543, 556, 557
Areas of Expertise
• Special Inspection
• Soils Inspection
• Bilingual and Biliterate
• Active Listener
• Excellent Work Ethic
• Exceptional Communication
Skills
• Commitment to Quality and
Service
• Highly Organized
Proposal No. 23-1241 Geo-Advantec, Inc. Page 19 of 20
October 6, 2023
Christopher Tafoya | Soils & Materials Inspector
Mr. Tafoya has over 6 years of experience in
special inspection. He has performed ICC soils
compaction testing and inspection, concrete
sampling and testing, asphalt sampling and testing,
ACI-certified testing, ASTM testing in the laboratory
and field, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and
batch plant inspection.
Relevant Experience
Materials Testing and Inspection for
Signal Hill Parkview Project, Signal Hill,
CA
Inspector/Technician. Mr. Tafoya is
providing field monitoring, testing, and
inspection for this project. The project
involves the regrading of the park, adding
new paths, gates, and landscaping.
Mount Vernon Avenue Viaduct, San
Bernardino Valley Municipal Water
District, San Bernardino, CA
Lead Inspector. Provided Quality Control
and Quality Assurance ICC inspection and
observation for soils, daily monitoring and
recording of contractor’s crew and
equipment, tracking quantities, reviewing
reports and data sheets for assisting
inspectors/technicians prior to distributing to
client representatives daily, attending
meetings with city of San Bernardino, San
Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District,
and contractors.
Soils and Materials Testing and
Inspection for Modernization of
Leuzinger High School Athletic Fields
and Facilities, Centinela Valley Unified
School District, Lawndale, CA
Inspector/Technician. Mr. Tafoya is
providing during construction geotechnical
and materials inspection and testing for this
project. GAI's work includes field inspection
and testing for soils, concrete and masonry;
welding, NDT testing and field-pull testing
and observation; laboratory testing on soils,
concrete, and masonry; providing daily
reports on field observations and testing;
and providing DSA 291 and 293 reports.
Education
• B.A.S., Geology/Earth
Sciences, California State
Polytechnic University
(Pomona)
Certifications
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing
Technician-Grade I
(#01648007)
• ICC Soils Special Inspector
(#9187474)
• Radiation Safety and
Nuclear Gauge
• HAZWOPER-40 (training)
Areas of Expertise
• Laboratory Skills
• Field Sampling Techniques:
Flow Meter, pH Meter,
Conductivity Meter, GPS,
Sample Collection, Double
Ring Infiltrometer, Turbidity
Tube, Sand Cone Tests,
Nuclear Density Gauge
• Geologic Mapping
• GIS and AutoCAD
Applications
Proposal No. 23-1241 Geo-Advantec, Inc. Page 20 of 20
October 6, 2023
3. REFERENCES
Listed below in Table 3 are references for comparable work performed. GAI’s client references and our long history of working relationships are the strongest testimony to our quality services, commitment, and stability.
Table 3. Client References
Project Name Client Contact Person Contact’s Phone, Email and Address
Value Engineering for Cienega
Avenue Pavement
Rehabilitation
City of San
Dimas
Ms. Shari Garwick, Public
Works Director
City of San Dimas
(909) 394-6240
[email protected]
245 East Bonita Avenue, San
Dimas, CA 91773
Services Provided: GAI performed geotechnical investigation, field sampling, and lab testing after reviewing the previous reports. Our team provided an optimum design for the pavement section and cement-treated base. Our study resulted in a more coherent design for the targeted design traffic. We significantly reduced the volume of fieldwork and materials. For example, the thickness of cement treated base section was reduced by about 15 percent.
Geotechnical Services for
Torrance Transit Park and
Ride Regional Terminal, Phase
I-Rough Grading & Phase II
City of
Torrance
Mr. Shin Furukawa
Engineering Manager
City of Torrance
(310) 618-7073
[email protected]
20500 Madrona Avenue
Torrance, CA 90503
Services Provided: GAI was selected for geotechnical services, grading observation, and soils field and laboratory testing for different components of the project including a proposed one-story and a proposed two-story building, bus platform, canopies, and pavement of the designated areas.
Geotechnical Investigation for
Quadrant III Water Main
Replacement at Various
Locations
City of Chino
Mr. Amer Jakher, PE
Public Works Director
City of Chino
(909) 334-3265
[email protected]
13220 Central Ave., Chino, CA
91710
Services Provided: GAI provided geotechnical investigation services to the City of Chino for the design and construction of the Quadrant III Water Main Replacement comprising of 13 segments.
Pavement Study for Holt
Avenue (West) Reconstruction
Project
City of
Pomona
Mr. Matt Pilarz
Senior Civil Engineer
City of Pomona
(909) 322-6922
[email protected]
505 Garey Ave., Pomona, CA
91766
Services Provided: GAI investigated and evaluated the existing pavement conditions. This process included performing infiltration tests and then providing recommendations for the results.
Pavement Engineering, Field
Inspection and Testing for
Washington Boulevard
Rehabilitation
City of
Commerce
Mr. Ali Cayir, Project
Manager/Resident Engineer,
Transtech Engineers, Inc.
(714) 883-8677
[email protected]
2535 Commerce Way,
Commerce, CA 90040
Services Provided: GAI performed as the Caltrans Certified Laboratory and provided field inspection and testing on grading operations, as well as laboratory testing for the project. The job was federally funded and constructed in compliance with the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).
Proposal No. 23-1241 Geo-Advantec, Inc. Appendices
October 6, 2023
APPENDICES
Proposal No. 23-1241 Geo-Advantec, Inc. Appendices
October 6, 2023
Key Personnel Licenses
and Certifications
NAME: ARIANNIA, SHAWN
LICENSE TYPE: CIVIL ENGINEER
LICENSE STATUS: CLEAR
ADDRESS
1453 LOOKOUT CT
UPLAND CA 91784
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
LICENSING DETAILS FOR: 65642
ISSUANCE DATE
JUNE 27, 2003
EXPIRATION DATE
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
CURRENT DATE / TIME
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
10:6:50 PM
BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS,
LAND SURVEYORS, AND GEOLOGISTS
NAME: ARIANNIA, SHAWN
LICENSE/REGISTRATION TYPE: GEOTECHNICAL
ENGINEER
LICENSE NUMBER: 2824 PRIMARY STATUS: CLEAR
ADDRESS :
1453 LOOKOUT CT
UPLAND CA 91784
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
MAP
LICENSE RELATIONSHIPS
HANSON, RONALD C
LICENSE NUMBER: 1841 LICENSE TYPE: ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST LICENSE STATUS: CLEAR EXPIRATION DATE: NOVEMBER 30, 2023 SECONDARY STATUS: N/A
CITY: GLENDORA STATE: CALIFORNIA COUNTY: LOS ANGELES
ZIP: 91741
HANSON, RONALD CRAIG
LICENSE NUMBER: 5143 LICENSE TYPE: GEOLOGIST
LICENSE STATUS: CLEAR EXPIRATION DATE: NOVEMBER 30, 2023 SECONDARY STATUS: N/A
CITY: GLENDORA STATE: CALIFORNIA COUNTY: LOS ANGELES
ZIP: 91741
SIAD TL-0111: CT CERTIFICATION
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION
Presents this CERTIFICATE to
Ronald Hanson
who is certified to perform the following tests:
Certified Independent Assurance (IA)
Date issued: 06/27/2023
Tester ID: 01722
Note: This certificate is valid as long as the Tester complies with applicable requirements in Caltrans Independent Assurance Program Manual.
Please verify tester certifications by visiting the SIAD website at https://sia.dot.ca.gov/
Test Method Expiration Date IA Responsible Associated Laboratory CT 106 2023-06-30 Seree Yenjai Lab 1
CT 125 AGG 2026-06-09 Rabiul Hyder (No lab)
CT 125 GEN 2026-06-09 Rabiul Hyder Lab 1
CT 125 HMA 2026-06-09 Rabiul Hyder (No lab)
CT 231 2024-06-09 Rabiul Hyder Lab 1
CT 375 2024-06-09 Rabiul Hyder Lab 1
Lab 1: Geo-Advantec, Incorporated, 457 West Allen Avenue, Suite 113, San Dimas No Lab: Laboratory associated with the tester is not accredited to perform the test method identified. Testers must be associated with an accredited laboratory.
IA #136
DEPUTY BUILDING INSPECTOR LICENSE NO. LICENSE TYPE EXPIRE DATE
LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY
REGISTERED DEPUTY BUILDING INSPECTORS
HANSON, IVAR
ROLLING HILLS ESTATE, CA 90274
(310) 465-6678
P034878
CONCRETE
CONSTRUCTION
05/04/2023
DRILLED-IN ANCHORS 04/14/2022
DRILLED-IN ANCHORS 04/14/2025
WOOD CONSTRUCTION 01/19/2025
HANSON, RONALD C.
GLENDORA, CA 91741
(818) 216-2131
P022551
GRADING 04/28/2022
GRADING 04/28/2025
HAQUE, MOHAMMAD E.
ANAHEIM, CA 92804
(714) 609-2475
P037113
GRADING 03/13/2024
HARDMAN, MICHAEL J.
RIVERSIDE, CA 92513
(951) 232-8794
P019009
CONCRETE
CONSTRUCTION
05/24/2022
CONCRETE
CONSTRUCTION
05/24/2025
GUNITE/SHOTCRETE 10/23/2023
WOOD CONSTRUCTION 02/28/2025
DRILLED-IN ANCHORS 09/22/2022
MASONRY CONSTRUCTION 09/12/2023
SPRAYED FIRE-RESISTANT
MATERIALS
09/28/2022
STEEL CONSTRUCTION 09/21/2022
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CT 557 2024-03-16 Shaya Meisamifard Lab 1
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Fee Schedules
Effective: January 2023-October 2025 Geo-Advantec, Inc. Page A1 of A6 Proposal No. 23-1241 Master Fee Schedule
ENGINEERING SERVICES
ENGINEERING AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Principal Geotechnical Engineer/Principal Engineering Geologist $ 225.00 Per Hour Senior Geotechnical Engineer/ Senior Engineering Geologist/Senior Registered Engineer $ 175.00 Per Hour Registered Civil Engineer $ 175.00 Per Hour
Project Manager $ 135.00 Per Hour
Staff Engineer/Staff Geologist/Field Engineer $ 135.00 Per Hour Administration $ 60.00 Per Hour
GIS Technician
Drafter/CAD Technician
$
$
125.00
75.00 Per Hour
Per Hour
Principal Geologist Forensic/Field and Office $ 300.00 Per Hour Principal Geotechnical Engineer Forensic (Field and Office) $ 350.00 Per Hour Senior Engineer Forensic (Field and Office) $ 250.00 Per Hour Field Engineer Forensic $ 200.00 Per Hour
Principal Geotechnical Engineer and Geologist Expert Witness and Litigation Tasks $ 350.00 Per Hour Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Senior Registered Engineer Expert Witness and Litigation Tasks $ 300.00 Per Hour
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIVE/PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE
FIELD DRILLING AND TESTING
*Field Testing/Sampling Helper (Technician - Prevailing Wage) *Surcharge of $10 per/hr. for projects under PLA/CWA agreements $ 120.00 Per Hour Drilling – Hollow Stem Auger (6-8” diameter) (subject to adjustment) $ 6000.00 Per Day Drilling – Mud Rotary Wash Drilling (subject to adjustment) $ 6500.00 Per Day Drilling – Cone Penetration Test (subject to adjustment) $ 7000.00 Per Day Coring- Pavement (Crew + Equipment, including rapid set concrete or cold AC patching) $ 250.00 Each Core Saw-Cut – R-value Sampling (Crew + Equipment, including rapid set concrete or cold AC patching) $ 350.00 Each Location
Sample Pickup (truck + driver, min. 2 hrs.) $ 75.00 Per Hour GPR Survey $ 3500.00 Per Day
Percolation Test (Falling Head Method - Max. depth 15’) $ 4000.00 Per Test
INSPECTION SERVICES
GEOTECHNICAL MONITORING
DURING CONSTRUCTION TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES
*Soil Technician / Field Engineer (Prevailing Wage)
*Surcharge of $10 per/hr. for projects under PLA/CWA agreements $ 130.00 Per Hour Soils/Materials Inspector (Regular Wage) $ 90.00 Per Hour Technician / Field Engineer – Pile and Tieback Monitoring & Inspection $ 130.00 Per Hour Deputy Grading Inspector (City of LA) $ 150.00 Per Hour Nuclear Gauge Equipment $ 75.00 Per Day
MATERIALS SPECIAL INSPECTION
*Inspector/Concrete, Batch Plant Inspection $ 130.00 Per Hour *Inspector/Masonry $ 130.00 Per Hour
*Inspector/Welding/Steel/Tagging & Sampling $ 130.00 Per Hour *Inspector/Post-Tension $ 130.00 Per Hour
*Inspector/Fireproofing $ 130.00 Per Hour
*Inspector/UT $ 140.00 Per Hour
*Inspector/Pull Test
*Surcharge of $10 per/hr. for projects under PLA/CWA agreements $ 140.00 Per Hour
REPORTS
Soils (Geotechnical/Geohazard Evaluation) Report Varies - Lump Sum DSA-293 Report $ 750.00 Ea. Cert.
DSA-291 Report $ 750.00 Ea. Cert.
Final Grading / Compaction Report (Comprehensive-Minimum) $ 3000.00 Each Pad Certificate Report/Letter $ 1500.00 Each
Effective: January 2023-October 2025 Geo-Advantec, Inc. Page A2 of A6 Proposal No. 23-1241 Master Fee Schedule
REPORTS
Utility Trench Compaction Report – (Length <4000 L.F.) $ 2500.00 Each Wall Backfill Report $ 2500.00 Each
Monthly Interim In-Grading Report $ 1500.00 Each
Pile/Shoring Monitoring Report (Final) $ Quote Each
Plan Review (Grading/ Foundation) $ 2500.00 Each
Materials Testing Final Verification Letter $ 1000.00 Each Project Laboratory Report Review Letter (Stamped) $ 750.00 Each
LABORATORY TESTING
SOIL AND AGGREGATE
CLASSIFICATION & PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
ID ASTM CTM
T101 D2937 CT212 Unit Weight $ 20.00 Each
T102 D4829 Expansion Index $ 125.00 Each
T103 C117, D1140 Finer than #200 Wash $ 50.00 Each
T104 D422, C136 CT202 Sieve Analysis- Coarse & Fine Including wash $ 150.00 Each T105 D422, C136 CT202 Sieve Analysis- Coarse Aggregate $ 125.00 Each T106 D422, C136 CT202 Sieve Analysis- Fine Including Wash $ 125.00 Each T107 D422 CT203 Particle-Size Distribution - Sieve Analysis + Hydrometer Combined $ 200.00 Each
T108 D422 CT203 Hydrometer Analysis only $ 125.00 Each
T109 D4318 CT204 Atterberg Limits LL, PL, & PI of Soils $ 125.00 Each T110 D2435 Consolidation (without Time Rate) $ 185.00 Each T111 D2419 CT217 Sand Equivalent Value of Soil and Fine Aggregate (Set of Three) $ 100.00 Each Set
T112 C127 CT206 Specific Gravity and Absorption (Coarse Aggregate) $ 90.00 Each
T113 C127 CT206 Absorption Only, Coarse Aggregate $ 65.00 Each T114 C128 CT207 Specific Gravity and Absorption (Fine Aggregate) $ 160.00 Each T115 C128 CT207 Absorption Only, Fine Aggregate $ 90.00 Each T116 AASHTO
T100 CT209 Specific Gravity (Soil) by Hydrometer (Water Pycnometer) $ 140.00 Each T117 D2216 CT226 Water Moisture Content $ 20.00 Each
T118 D3080 Direct Shear (3 Points) $ 250.00 Each
T119 D3080 Direct Shear Remolded sample (3 points) $ 300.00 Each T120 D1557-A, B Maximum Density 4 in. Mold Passing No.4 or 3/8 in. Sieve $ 150.00 Each
T121 D1557-C Maximum Density 6 in. Mold Passing 3/4 in. Sieve $ 160.00 Each T122 D2166 CT221 Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cohesive Soil $ 150.00 Each
T123 D2844 CT301 R-Value, Untreated Material (3 Points) $ 300.00 Each T124 D2844 CT301 R-Value, Treated Material $ 325.00 Each T125 D4791 CT235 Flat and Elongated Particles $ 230.00 Each T126 D3744 CT229 Durability Index (fine and coarse) in Aggregate $ 250.00 Each T127 D3744 CT229 Durability Index (fine or coarse) in Aggregate $ 160.00 Each T128 C142 Clay Lumps and Friable Particles in Aggregate $ 150.00 Each Effective: January 2023-October 2025 Geo-Advantec, Inc. Page A3 of A6 Proposal No. 23-1241 Master Fee Schedule
SOIL AND AGGREGATE
CLASSIFICATION & PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
ID ASTM CTM
T129 C40 CT213 Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregates for Concrete $ 70.00 Each T130 D5821 CT205 Percentage of Crushed Particles $ 180.00 Each T131 C131 CT211 Los Angeles Rattler Test, (Abrasion up to 1-1/2”) $ 250.00 Each T132 C535 CT211 Los Angeles Rattler Test, (Abrasion Large-up to 2- 1/2”) $ 290.00 Each
T133 C88 CT214 Sodium/Magnesium Sulfate Soundness of
Aggregate, 5-cycles $ 340.00 Each
T134 CT216 Relative Compaction of Soils & Aggregates using California Impact Apparatus $ 210.00 Each
T135 CT227 Cleanness Value of Coarse Aggregate $ 190.00 Each T136 D558 Moisture-Density Relations of Soil-Cement
Mixtures $ 160.00 Each
T137 D1633-A Compressive Strength of Molded Soil-Cement Cylinders using 4 in. Mold $ 55.00 Each
T138 D4546 One-Dimensional Swell or Collapse of Soils $ 120.00 Each T139 Shelby Tube Cutting, Remolding or Trimming
Specimens for testing $ 30.00 Each
T140 D1883 California Bearing Ratio, Maximum Density test separate charge $ 600.00 Each
T141 D2435 Consolidation (with time rate for 2 loads) $ 240.00 Each
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF SOILS
ID CTM
T190 CT643 Resistivity $ 75.00 Each
T191 CT643 pH $ 50.00 Each
T192 EPA 300.0 Sulfate Content $ 65.00 Each
T193 EPA 300.0 Chloride Content $ 65.00 Each
T194
CT643
EPA 300.0
EPA 300.0
Corrosivity Series $ 200.00 Each
CONCRETE
ID ASTM CTM
T201 C39 CT521 Compression Tests, 6x12 and/or 4x8 Cylinders, including Holds $ 35.00 Each
T202 C495 Compression, Lightweight Insulating Concrete $ 120.00 Each T203 C42, C39 Concrete Cores Compression Test (excludes sampling) $ 80.00 Each
T204 C42 Drilling Cores from Shotcrete Panel (Lab) $ 110.00 Each T205 C109 C515 Compression, 2”x2”x2” Cube Specimen $ 55.00 Each T206 C496 Splitting Tensile Strength 6”x12” Cylinder $ 130.00 Each T207 C78 CT523 Flexural Strength Test (6”x6”x21” Beam) $ 135.00 Each T208 C157 Drying Shrinkage (Set of 3 bars, 4 readings, up to 90-days) $ 460.00 Each set
T209 C39 Unit Weight of Concrete Cylinders $ 50.00 Each T210 Review Existing Mix Design $ 100.00 Each
T211 Drilling Cores from Shotcrete Panel (Field) $ 200.00 Each Effective: January 2023-October 2025 Geo-Advantec, Inc. Page A4 of A6 Proposal No. 23-1241 Master Fee Schedule
MATERIALS TESTING
ID ASTM CTM UBC
T301 D2216 7-6 Fireproofing Density Test $ 50.00 Each
T302 Mechanically Spliced Reinforcing Tensile Test up
to size No.11 $ 300.00 Each
T303 A416 Pre-Stress Still Strand (7 wire) $ 350.00 Each T304 A615, A706 Reinforcing Tensile or Bend Up to No.8 $ 65.00 Each T305 A615, A706 Reinforcing Tensile or Bend No.9 to 11 $ 90.00 Each T306 A615, A706 Reinforcing Tensile or Bend No.11 to 14 $ 205.00 Each T307 N/A Welding Procedure Review $ 100.00 Each
T308 F606 Anchor Bolts, Studs, or Threaded Rods Tensile Test under 100,000 lbf $ 200.00 Each
T309 F606, F3125 Bolt A325 or A490 Wedge Tensile and Hardness up to ¾” $ 130.00 Each
T310 F606, F3125 Bolt A325 or A490 Wedge Tensile up to 1-1/8” in diameter, and Hardness $ 195.00 Each
T311 F606, F3125 Bolt A325 or A490 Wedge Tensile up to 1-1/4” in diameter, and Hardness $ 200.00 Each
T312 F606, F3125 Bolt A325 or A490 Wedge Tensile up to 1-3/8” in diameter, and Hardness $ 215.00 Each
T313 F606, F3125 Bolt A325 or A490 Wedge Tensile up to 1-1/2” in diameter, and Hardness $ 240.00 Each
T314 F606, A194 Nut - Hardness and Proof Load under 100,000 lbf $ 55.00 Each T315 F606, A194 Nut- Hardness and Proof Load Test 100,000- 120,000 lbf $ 65.00 Each
T316 F436 Washer- Hardness $ 40.00 Each
HOT MIX ASPHALT TESTING
ID ASTM CTM
T401 D1561 CT304 Laboratory Test Maximum Density (LTMD), Hveem $ 280.00 Each T402 D1560 CT304,
CT366 Stabilometer Value $ 330.00 Each
T403 CT305 Stability - Swell $ Quote Each
T404 CT308 Specific Gravity & Density of Core $ 80.00 Each T405 D2041 CT309 Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity & Density (Rice) $ 200.00 Each
T406 CT370 Moisture Content by Microwave Oven $ 60.00 Each T407 D5444 CT202 Sieve Analysis of Extracted Aggregate Sample $ 150.00 Each T408 C136 CT202 Sieve Analysis of Bin Aggregate Sample, each $ 60.00 Each T409 C136 CT202 Sieve Analysis of Combined Aggregate Sample $ 200.00 Each T410 D6307 CT382 Asphalt Content by Ignition Oven (Bitumen Content) $ 200.00 Each
T411 D6307 CT382 Asphalt Content by Ignition Oven (Correction Factor) $ 300.00 Each
T412 D1188 CT308 Unit Weight – Coated, Molded Specimen or Cores $ 80.00 Each T413 D2726,
D6926 Compacted Maximum Density – MARSHALL $ 220.00 Each T414 D2172 Extraction, % Asphalt (Reflux) including wash and solvent charge $ 390.00 Each
T415 D2216 CT226 Emulsion Moisture Content by Oven $ 50.00 Each T416 AASHTO T59 CT331 Residue by Evaporation $ 200.00 Each T417 D3910 Wet Track Abrasion Test (WTAT) $ 200.00 Each Effective: January 2023-October 2025 Geo-Advantec, Inc. Page A5 of A6 Proposal No. 23-1241 Master Fee Schedule
MASONRY TESTING
ID ASTM UBC
T501 C140 Compression Test of CMU Block (gross) $ 65.00 Each T502 C140 Absorption & Moisture Content $ 60.00 Each
T503 C426 Linear Shrinkage $ 205.00 Each
T504 C140 Unit Weight $ 70.00 Each
T505 C140 Dimensional Measurements $ 50.00 Each
T506 C140 Compression Test of Masonry Core $ 80.00 Each T507 C39, C780 21-16 Compression Test of 2” x 4” Mortar Cylinder $ 45.00 Each T508 C1314 21-17 Compression Test of Composite Prism $ 200.00 Each T509 C1019 21-18 Compression Test of 3” x 3” x 6" Grout $ 85.00 Each T510 CBC 2105A.4 Shear on Masonry Cores, 2 Faces, 6” or 8” Cores $ 150.00 Each T511 Saw Cutting Coupons, or trimming from Masonry
Unit $ 40.00 Each
T512 GPR Scanning for Reinforcement $ 200.00 Each
T513 Masonry Wall Coring $ 200.00 Each
T514 Masonry Wall Coring above 5 feet from floor $ 300.00 Each
MINIMUM CHARGES FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE INSPECTIONS
• All technicians and inspectors are based on a minimum of four (4) hours. Over four hours shall be a minimum of eight (8) hours for inspectors. If an inspector or technician is scheduled to perform a service and no work is performed, two (2) hours for soils technicians and four (4) hour charge for material inspectors will apply and referred to as a show-up charge.
TRAVEL & MILEAGE
• No travel time and mileage costs for engineering staff and materials/special inspection personnel. Per the regulations of Department of Industrial Relations (DIR-Public Works Manual 2016), for soils technicians performing construction inspection and testing carrying a nuclear gauge device travel time will be charged at contractual rate, from GAI’s closest office and for round trip drive time (Portal to Portal). • For regular/non-prevailing jobs, a round-trip mileage cost equal to $0.75 per mile, calculated from GAI's office to the project site, will be charged.
• The travel time and mileage fee may be subject to change per the negotiation with the client and written approval.
SCHEDULING & CANCELLATIONS
• A 24-hour notice is required when scheduling an inspection or technician. For same day scheduling and for after 3:00 pm the preceding day, the inspector/technician will be deployed to the site if a technician is available.
PREVAILING WAGE
• Our rates will increase proportionally every July 1 in accordance with the wage listed by the Department of Industrial Relations which is tied to Operating Engineers Local 12 documented annual increases plus corresponding changes in our general administration and overhead expenses. These adjustments shall become agreed upon basis for charges by GAI to Client.
LABORATORY TESTING
• A sample pick-up charge of 2-hour minimum with an hourly rate of $75 will be billed in addition to the prices quoted.
• Material samples will be discarded after testing, unless notification by Client has been made to GAI’s laboratory prior to testing. If Client requires samples be retrieved after testing or stored at GAI’s laboratory for an extended duration of time, arrangements can be made at no additional cost to the client.
Effective: January 2023-October 2025 Geo-Advantec, Inc. Page A6 of A6 Proposal No. 23-1241 Master Fee Schedule
TERMS OF PAYMENT
• Invoices shall be deemed delinquent if not paid within thirty (30) days from date of invoice and will be subject to an additional charge of 1.5% of the unpaid balance for each month of delay. GAI reserves the right to terminate its services to Client without notice if all invoices are not paid currently. In case of service termination, the entire amount accrued for all services performed shall immediately become due and payable. Client waives any, and all claims against GAI, its subsidiaries, affiliates, servants, and agents, for termination of work pursuant to this paragraph.
2R DRILLING INCORPORATED
6939 Schaefer Ave Ste D-304, Chino, CA 91710
(909) 490-0530 (909) 490-0531 (fax)
Website: 2RDRILLING.COM Email: [email protected] C57: 709029 Hollow Stem Auger, Mud Rotary, ODEX, Direct Push, Rock Coring, Concrete Coring, Pavement Coring 2023 Prevailing Wage Fee Schedule Effective 01/01/2023-12/31/24 SBE Certified Supplier # 49138 / DIR 1000008799
Fully Loaded Labor and Equipment Rates
Truck mounted Hollow Stem Auger Tier 4
CME 75 HT or Equivalent - 2 man crew
Mob/demob. Drilling, Standby $4000 per 8 hr day/$700 per hour after 8 hours.
Track mounted Hollow Stem Auger Tier 4
CME 75 HT or Equivalent - 2 man crew
Mob/demob. Drilling, Standby $4250 per 8 hr day/$725 per hour after 8 hours Track mounted Auger/Direct Push Tier 4
Geoprobe 7822DT - 2 man crew
Mob/demob. Drilling, Standby $4000 per 8 hr day/$725 per hour after 8 hours Rig mob/demob $400/hr
Crew mob/demob $200 per man per hr
Other Labor Costs
Additional drillers helper $160/hr
Nights and all day Saturdays $200 additional per hour per man Premium Time Sundays $400 additional per hour per man
Daily Crew Travel $250 per man per hour
Per Diem $250/man/day
Training $165/man/hr
Other Equipment Rental
Asphalt Grinder $200/day
Air Compressor $500/day
Air Knife $100/day
Air Vac $100/day
Bulldog Bit use $150/day
CME Continuous Core Sampling System $250/day
Decon Trailer $250/day
Concrete Coring Machine $250/day
Concrete Coring and Support Equipment $1000/day
GUS Piston Shelby tube Sampler $100/day
Generator $50/day
Grout pump $250/day
Hot Mix Asphalt Unit $400/day
Jackhammer $200/day
Mud Rotary Equipment $500/day
Mud Puppy Solids Shaker $500/day
ODEX air rotary equipment $1000/day
Rock Coring Equipment $1000/day
Saw cut machine $250/day
SPT Energy Test Calibration $2000/day
Support Truck Stake bed with lift gate $500/day
Vibrating Plate Compactor $100/day
Water Tank - External $100/day
Work Lights $100/night
Materials
Subject to Vendor Price Increases
Materials and supplies to be charged at total purchase price with no markup Asphalt Patch $30/bag
Bentonite Pellets $100/pail
Bentonite Pellets (TR) $150/pail
Bentonite Chips $40/bag
Bentonite Powder $40/bag
Benseal $40/bag
Cement 47# $30/bag
Concrete Ready Mix $20/bag
Concrete Quick Set $30/bag
Concrete Black Dye $25/ea
Core Box Cardboard/Wax $30/ea
Drums - 55 gallon $180/ea
Drilling Bits $75/ea
Drilling Mud $40/ea
Drill mud Polymers $500/pail
Gravel or Sand Bulk MSU bags $100/ea
Gravel - 50# bag $25ea
Grout - Cement and or Bentonite $15/ft
PVC 2” screen $15/ft
PVC 2” Riser $10/ft
PVC 2” threaded cap $30/ea
Rock Core Diamond Bit/Reaming Shell $2000/ea
Sample can and 6 rings $50/ea
Sand - 50# $40/bag
Shelby Tubes and Caps $80/ea
Visqueen - 6 mil 100’ x 20’ $250/box
Well Box 8” $150/ea
Well Box 12” $200/ea
Well Box Standpipe $500/ea
Date: 9/25/2023 Bid Date: 10/6/2023
Contractor: BIDDING ESTIMATOR
Contact:
Project:
ESTIMATING DEPARTMENT
BUENA PARK
Quoted By: Dave Huerta CELL 909-330-9040 E-MAIL [email protected] _______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________2023- JUN,2024__________________________________________________
TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM (DAY OR NIGHT / MONDAY - FRIDAY) LS LANE CLOSURE - (1) TC TRUCK, (2) TECHS, ONE DIRECTION, 8 HOURS: $1,720.00 LS LANE CLOSURE - (1) TC TRUCK, (2) TECH, ONE DIRECTION, 10 HOURS: $1,950.00 Includes Up To: (150) Cones, (1) Arrow Board, (12) Advance Warning Signs, (16) Small Signs (Does Not Include travel time Driver is Portal-to-Portal) ------------------------------------------------------- * ---------------------------------------------------
FLAGGING ONLY (IF NEEDED)
LS FLAGGING CLOSURE - (1) TC TRUCK, (2) TECHS, 8 HOURS: $1,720.00 LS FLAGGING CLOSURE - (1) TC TRUCK, (2) TECHS, 10 HOURS: $1,950.00 Includes Up To: (150) Cones, ,(12) Advance Warning Signs, (16) Small Signs (Does Not Include travel time Driver is Portal-to-Portal) JUNE 2024- JUNE 2025
TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM (DAY OR NIGHT / MONDAY - FRIDAY) LS LANE CLOSURE - (1) TC TRUCK, (2) TECHS, ONE DIRECTION, 8 HOURS: $1,730.00 LS LANE CLOSURE - (1) TC TRUCK, (2) TECH, ONE DIRECTION, 10 HOURS: $1,960.00 Includes Up To: (150) Cones, (1) Arrow Board, (12) Advance Warning Signs, (16) Small Signs (Does Not Include travel time Driver is Portal-to-Portal) ------------------------------------------------------- * ---------------------------------------------------
FLAGGING ONLY (IF NEEDED)
LS FLAGGING CLOSURE - (1) TC TRUCK, (2) TECHS, 8 HOURS: $1,730.00 LS FLAGGING CLOSURE - (1) TC TRUCK, (2) TECHS, 10 HOURS: $1,960.00 Includes Up To: (150) Cones, ,(12) Advance Warning Signs, (16) Small Signs (Does Not Include travel time Driver is Portal-to-Portal) JUNE 2025-JUNE 2026
TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM (DAY OR NIGHT / MONDAY - FRIDAY) LS LANE CLOSURE - (1) TC TRUCK, (2) TECHS, ONE DIRECTION, 8 HOURS: $1,740.00 LS LANE CLOSURE - (1) TC TRUCK, (2) TECH, ONE DIRECTION, 10 HOURS: $1,970.00 Includes Up To: (150) Cones, (1) Arrow Board, (12) Advance Warning Signs, (16) Small Signs
FRONTLINE TRAFFIC CONTROL
32535 LAKEVIEW TERRACE
LAKE ELSINORE CA 92530
DIR#1000934653
DBE/SBE CERTIFIED 51174
(Does Not Include travel time Driver is Portal-to-Portal) ------------------------------------------------------- * ---------------------------------------------------
FLAGGING ONLY (IF NEEDED)
LS FLAGGING CLOSURE - (1) TC TRUCK, (2) TECHS, 8 HOURS: $1,740.00 LS FLAGGING CLOSURE - (1) TC TRUCK, (2) TECHS, 10 HOURS: $1,970.00 Includes Up To: (150) Cones, ,(12) Advance Warning Signs, (16) Small Signs JUNE 2026-JUNE 2027
TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM (DAY OR NIGHT / MONDAY - FRIDAY) LS LANE CLOSURE - (1) TC TRUCK, (2) TECHS, ONE DIRECTION, 8 HOURS: $1,750.00 LS LANE CLOSURE - (1) TC TRUCK, (2) TECH, ONE DIRECTION, 10 HOURS: $1,980.00 Includes Up To: (150) Cones, (1) Arrow Board, (12) Advance Warning Signs, (16) Small Signs (Does Not Include travel time Driver is Portal-to-Portal) ------------------------------------------------------- * ---------------------------------------------------
FLAGGING ONLY (IF NEEDED)
LS FLAGGING CLOSURE - (1) TC TRUCK, (2) TECHS, 8 HOURS: $1,750.00 LS FLAGGING CLOSURE - (1) TC TRUCK, (2) TECHS, 10 HOURS: $1,980.00 Includes Up To: (150) Cones, ,(12) Advance Warning Signs, (16) Small Signs (Does Not Include travel time Driver is Portal-to-Portal) (Does Not Include travel time Driver is Portal-to-Portal) JUNE 2027-JUNE 2028
TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM (DAY OR NIGHT / MONDAY - FRIDAY) LS LANE CLOSURE - (1) TC TRUCK, (2) TECHS, ONE DIRECTION, 8 HOURS: $1,760.00 LS LANE CLOSURE - (1) TC TRUCK, (2) TECH, ONE DIRECTION, 10 HOURS: $1,990.00 Includes Up To: (150) Cones, (1) Arrow Board, (12) Advance Warning Signs, (16) Small Signs (Does Not Include travel time Driver is Portal-to-Portal) ------------------------------------------------------- * ---------------------------------------------------
FLAGGING ONLY (IF NEEDED)
LS FLAGGING CLOSURE - (1) TC TRUCK, (2) TECHS, 8 HOURS: $1,760.00 LS FLAGGING CLOSURE - (1) TC TRUCK, (2) TECHS, 10 HOURS: $1,990.00 Includes Up To: (150) Cones, ,(12) Advance Warning Signs, (16) Small Signs (Does Not Include travel time Driver is Portal-to-Portal) ADDITIONAL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES (AS NEEDED):
CMS UNITS: DAILY: $155.00 EA * WEEKLY: $400.00 EA * 4 WEEK RENTAL: $850.00 EA ARROWBOARDS: DAILY: $45.00 EA * WEEKLY: $200.00 EA * 4 WEEK RENTAL: $420.00 EA LIGHT TOWERS: DAILY: $80.00 EA * WEEKLY: $320.00 EA * 4 WEEK RENTAL: $850.00 EA (LIGHT TOWERS MUST BE RETURNED COMPLETELY FUELED)
SPEED RADAR: DAILY: $155.00 EA * WEEKLY: $400.00 EA * 4 WEEK RENTAL: $885.00 EA DELIVERY OR PICK UP OF EACH UNIT WITHIN 35 MILES (EACH UNIT): $ 75.00 DELIVERY OR PICK UP OF EACH UNIT OVER 75 MILES (EACH UNIT): $ 125.00 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL OPTIONS, IF REQUESTED BY CONTRACTOR EA ADDITIONAL LANE CLOSURE / DIFFERENT DIRECTION / SAME CREW: $ 795.00 EA ADDITIONAL LANE CLOSURE with DETOUR SAME DIRECTION: $ 100.00 EA ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC CONTROL TECH/FLAGGER 8 HOURS: $ 800.00 EA ADDITIONAL TRUCK $ 250.00
EA ADDITIONAL LABOR STRAIGHT TIME: 8 hrs., per man, per hour (Monday - Friday) $ 100.00 EA ADDITIONAL LABOR OVERTIME: 8-12 hrs., per man, per hour (M-F, Saturday up to 12 hours) $ 115.00 EA ADDITIONAL LABOR DOUBLETIME: All hrs. over 12, per man, per hour (including all Sunday) $ 125.00 EA ADDITIONAL LABOR: Maintenance Repairs to Equipment, Per Hr., Per Tech: $ 75.00 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ *** GENERAL CONDITIONS ***
** General Contractor to obtain all permits required from involving cities ** For Saturday closures multiply above LS rates only by 1.5 ** For Sunday closures multiply above LS rates only by 1.75 ** Traffic control rates are a minimum of 4 hours at 70% of listed LS rates. ** The minimum charge applies to any cancellations within 8 hours of scheduled work. ** Contractor must provide 1/2 Hr. meal period per 8 Hrs. shift and a 2nd meal at 12hrs. ** Missed meal periods will be charged at $65.00/per man per period. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ *** CONTRACT PROVISIONS ***
A. NO CONTRACT WILL BE SIGNED UNLESS ALL PROVISION ARE INCLUDED.
B. FRONTLINE TRAFFIC CONTROL IS A UNION CONTRACTOR.
C. PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN (30) DAYS FROM INVOICE DATE. ALL SERVICES ARE TO BE PAID NET (30) AND THERE IS NO RETENTION WITHHELD ON LABOR SERVICES. A 1.5% MONTHLY FINANCE CHARGE TO APPLY AFTER (45) DAYS.
D. IF ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED (I.E. PCMS, ARROW BOARDS, ATTENUATOR TRUCK, ETC.) ADDITIONAL CHARGES WILL APPLY ACCORDINGLY.
E. PRIME CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO COORDINATE AND PAY FOR HIGHWAY PATROL UNIT.
F. ADDITIONAL 3.5% INCREASE ADDED EVERY YEAR ON JUNE 30TH TO LS TRAFFIC CONTROL RATES.
G. IF SPECIAL WORDING INSURANCE IS NEEDED THE AMOUNT IS TO BE PAID BY CONTRACTOR ALONG WITH WAIVERS OF SUBROGATION INSURANCE. THE 3% OF PAYROLL WILL BE CHARGED TO CONTRACTOR. IF NOTARY SERVICES ARE REQUIRED, PRIME CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THOSE CHARGES.
H. EXCLUDES SPECIAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. (I.E. INCREASED GENERAL LIABLITY FOR RAILROAD INSURANCE).
I. THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE TO MAINTAIN RENTED EQUIPMENT AND TO PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE FOR RENTED ITEMS.
J. ALL SIGN AND MARKER LOCATION MARK-OUTS WILL BE DONE BY INSPECTOR OR CONTRACTOR AND MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO FRONTLINE STARTING WORK.
FRONTLINE TRAFFIC CONTROL IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO UNDERGROUND FACILITIES NOT SHOWN ON PLANS OR MARKED OUT BY OTHER AGENCIES (I.E. CALTRANS).
FRONTLINE WILL PLACE MARK-OUTS FOR USA DIGALERTS AND CALL IN OUR OWN DIG ALERT TICKETS.
K. ALL CHANGE ORDER WORK MUST BE APPROVED BY AGENCY / OWNER PRIOR TO WORK BEING PERFORMED BY FRONTLINE TRAFFIC CONTROL.
L. CONTRACTOR WILL BE CHARGED $105/HR/MAN FOR ANY JOB SPECIFIC CLASSES/TRAINING COURSES THAT MAY BE REQUIRED.
M. FRONTLINE TRAFFIC CONTROL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SUBCONTRACT WORK TO COMPLETE ANY PROJECT.
N. NO WORK WILL BE PERFORMED UNTIL THIS PROPOSAL AND/OR CONTRACT IS SIGNED AND EXECUTED BETWEEN ALL PARTIES INVOLVED.
O. IF BOND IS REQUIRED, ALL FEES TO ACQUIRE BOND WILL BE ADDED TO THE CONTRACT TOTAL AND BILLED TO THE CONSTRACTOR.
P. EXCLUDES K-RAIL, STRIPING, CRASH CUSHIONS, RUMBLE STRIPS, POSTING OF NO PARKING SIGNS, AND COMMUNITY NOTIFICATIONS.
Q. FRONTLINE TRAFFIC CONTROL CHARGES DRIVER ONLY PORTAL-TO-PORTAL.
R. THIS QUOTE VALID FOR UP TO (90) DAYS, UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED UPON.
S. A SIGNED CONTRACT AND 14 WORKING DAYS NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN PRIOR TO ANY MOVE IN. THIS QUOTE IS FOR 30 DAYS FROM DATE OF ACTUAL BID OPENING, UNLESS OTHERWISE AGGREED UPON.
T. LUMP SUN ITEMS ARE BASED ON WORING DAYS LISTED IN SPECIAL PROVISIONS OR WORKING DAYS BID FOR A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.ADDITIONAL CHARGES WILL BE APPLIED IF WORKING DAYS ARE EXCITED.
U. INSTALLED CRASH CUSHION ARRAYS AND OR MODULES RELOCATED BY PRIME CONTRACTOR SHALL BE PAID AT ITEM PRICE.
V. ALL CONSTRUCTION AREA SIGNS TO BE INSTALLED AT ONE TIME OR IN STAGES AND COVERED IF NEEDED ON INSTALLATION. CONTRACTOR TO UNCOVER AND RECOVER IF NEEDED.
W. CONSTRUCTION AREA SIGNS TO BE INSTALLED AT ONE MOBILIZATION PER STAGE, ADDITIONAL MOBILIZATIONS $1500.00 EACH UNLESS NEGOTIATED PRIOR TO WORK.
ADDITIONAL SIGNS DUE TO DAMAGE AND OR THEFT OR PLANS CHANGES WILL BE INVOICED AS EXTRA WORK.
X. PORTABLE EXQUIPMENT TO BE DELIVERED AND PICKED UP FROM ONE LOCATION.
CONTRACTOR IS LIABLE FOR LOST OR DAMAGED EQUIIPMENT.
Y. FRONTLINE DOES NOT ACCEPT CHARGES OR CHARGE BACKS OF ANY KIND UNLESS AGREED TO IN WRITING PRIOR TO WORK BEGINNING.
Z. ROADSIDE SIGN PANELS WILL NOT BE RECEIVED BY FRONTLINE EARLIER TO 20 WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO SCHEDUELD INSTALLATION. 50 WORKING DAYS NOTICE IS REQUIRED FOR STAGE PANEL ORDERS. SIGN DISCREPANCIES TO BE RESOLVED BEFORE SIGN PANELS ARE ORDERED.
AA. PERMANENT SIGN AND MARKER INSTALLS INCLUDE 1 MOVE INS. ADDITIONAL MOVE INS WOULD BE AT $1500.00 EACH UNLESS OTHERWISE NEGOTIATED PRIOR TO WORK.
BB. SIGN INSTALLS DOES NOT INCLUDE CORING OR BREAKING. IF NEEDED FRONTLINE CAN PROVIDE AT AN ADDIONAL CHARGE.
CC. NO RETENTION TO BE HELD ON TRAFFIC CONTROL.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
NO. 23-34
DATE: 11/01/2023
PROJECT: On-Call Professional Geotechnical Inspection and Material Testing Services
PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENT:
“CITY” The CITY OF BUENA PARK, a California municipal corporation Designated Official: Name: Mina Mikhael
Title: Director of Public Works/ City Engineer
Telephone: (714) 562-3672
Mailing Address: 6650 Beach Boulevard
P.O. Box 5009
Buena Park, CA 90622-5009
THE CONSULTANT Associated Soils Engineering, Inc.
Name of Business
Representative: Name: Edward C. Riddell
Title: President
Telephone: (562) 426-7990
Address: 2860 Walnut Avenue,
Signal Hill, CA 90755
TERM OF SERVICE:
Commencement Date: November 1, 2023
Completion Date: October 31, 2025
CONTRACT AMOUNT: No Guaranteed Minimum; Total Value Not-toExceed $200,000 APPROVED BY: (X) City Council ( ) City Manager ( ) Director of Public Works
THIS AGREEMENT MUST BE FIRST EXECUTED BY THE CONSULTANT OR ITS
REPRESENTATIVE AND APPROVED AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY BEFORE THE AGREEMENT MAY BE EXECUTED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK.
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This Agreement for On-Call Professional Surveying Services (“Agreement”) is dated November 1, 2023, and is between Associated Soils Engineering, Inc., a California corporation (the “CONSULTANT”) and the CITY OF BUENA PARK, a California municipal corporation (the "CITY"). The CONSULTANT and the CITY are sometimes referred to herein jointly as the “Parties” and singularly as “Party”.
R E C I T A L S
A. The CITY desires to enter into this Agreement with CONSULTANT as an independent contractor to provide and perform on-call professional surveying services on the terms and conditions set forth herein (collectively, the “Services”).
B. The CONSULTANT represents that it is fully qualified to perform the Services by virtue of its experience and the training, education, licenses, and expertise of its principals and employees.
The Parties therefore agree as follows:
1.0 EMPLOYMENT OF CONSULTANT. The CITY hereby engage the CONSULTANT to provide, and the CONSULTANT hereby agrees to provide for the City, the Services described on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES. During the term of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT shall provide and perform the on-call professional surveying services that are set forth in CONSULTANT’s PROPOSAL dated October 6, 2023 and attached hereto as Exhibit "A" (collectively, the “Services”), all to CITY’s reasonable satisfaction and subject to receipt of a written task order from the City. The Public Works Director is the task administrator for this Agreement (“Designated Official”), and the CONSULTANT shall provide the Services under the direction of the Desiganted Official (or his/her designee). The CONSULTANT shall commence performance of the Services upon receipt of a written notice or task order from the Designated Official authorizing the CONSULTANT to proceed, and only to the extent of such authorization or task order. The CITY may, from time to time, request changes in the scope of services of the CONSULTANT to be performed under this Agreement. Such changes shall be in the form of a written amendment to this Agreement signed by both Parties and shall include any additional compensation agreed to by the Parties.
3.0 TIME OF PERFORMANCE. The CONSULTANT shall commence performance of the Services immediately upon receipt of a written notice to proceed or task order from the Designated Official and shall perform the Services in a timely, and diligent manner.
4.0 TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on November 1, 2023, and shall remain in full force and effect until October 31, 2025, unless sooner terminated as provided in Section 10 of this Agreement.
5.0 COMPENSATION. The CONSULTANT shall perform the Services described in each task at the direction of the CITY, and CITY shall pay CONSULTANT in consideration for such Services on a time and materials basis as enumerated in the fee schedule included in CONSULTANT’s PROPOSAL attached hereto as Exhibit “A”. The maximum “NOT-TO-EXCEED”
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compensation amount, including reimbursement for expenses, if any, that the CONSULTANT is entitled to receive pursuant to this Agreement shall equal to the total value of task orders for Services approved by the City, provided that in no event shall the aggregate compensation paid to CONSULTANT under this Agreement exceed the sum of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000). No claims for additional compensation shall be allowed unless authorized in advance by the CITY in writing. Any additional work or expenses authorized by the CITY shall be compensated at the rates set forth in Exhibit A, or, if not specified, at a rate agreed to by the Parties.
The CITY shall make payment for additional services and expenses in accordance with Section 6.0 of this Agreement.
6.0 PAYMENT. Each month, the CONSULTANT shall submit invoices to the CITY for the Services performed and any authorized reimbursable expenses incurred. The invoices shall describe in detail the Services rendered during each day of the period, and shall show the days worked, personnel performing the services, number of hours worked, the hourly rates charged, milestone achievements, and, if applicable, reimbursable expenses incurred. The CONSULTANT shall remit the invoices to the address for the CITY specified on page one of this Agreement. The CITY shall review all invoices and notify the CONSULTANT in writing within ten (10) business days of any disputed amounts. The CITY shall pay all undisputed portions of the invoice within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt, up to the maximum compensation amount set forth in Section 5.0 of this Agreement. The CITY shall not withhold federal or state payroll or other taxes, or make deductions, from payments made to the CONSULTANT.
7.0 STANDARD OF SKILL. The CONSULTANT warrants that it possesses the professional expertise necessary to perform the Services. The CITY relies upon the skill of the CONSULTANT, and the CONSULTANT's staff, if any, to do and perform the Services in a skillful, competent, and professional manner, and the CONSULTANT and CONSULTANT’s staff, shall perform the Services in such manner. The CONSULTANT shall, at all times, meet or exceed any and all applicable professional standards of care. The acceptance of the CONSULTANT's work by the CITY shall not operate as a release of the CONSULTANT from such standard of care and workmanship.
8.0 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CONSULTANT is and shall at all times remain as to CITY a wholly independent contractor. Neither CITY nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of CONSULTANT or any of CONSULTANT's employees or agents, except as herein set forth. CONSULTANT shall not at any time or in any manner represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of CITY. CONSULTANT shall have no power to incur any debt, obligation, or liability on behalf of CITY or otherwise act on behalf of CITY as an agent. CONSULTANT shall not have the status of an employee of CITY under this Agreement, or be entitled to participate in any insurance, medical care, vacation, sick leave or other benefits provided for CITY's officers or employees. In the event that CONSULTANT, or any of its employees, agents, or subcontractors providing Services under this Agreement, claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (“PERS”) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of CITY, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend, and hold CITY harmless for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of CONSULTANT or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of CITY. CONSULTANT represents that it has, or will secure at its own expense, all personnel required to perform the Services under this Agreement. All of the Services shall be
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performed by CONSULTANT or under its direct supervision, and all personnel engaged in the work shall be qualified to perform it. CONSULTANT reserves the right to determine the assignment of its own employees to the performance of the Services under this Agreement, but CITY reserves the right, for good cause, to require CONSULTANT to exclude any employee from performing Services on CITY's premises.
9.0 INDEMNIFICATION. The CONSULTANT and the CITY agree that the CITY, its employees, agents and officials should, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be fully protected from any loss, injury, damage, claim, liability, lawsuit, cost, expense, attorneys’ fees, litigation costs, defense costs, court costs or any other cost arising out of or in any way related to the Consultant’s negligence or intentional misconduct in the performance of its services under this Agreement.
Accordingly, the provisions of this indemnity provision are intended by the Parties to be interpreted and construed to provide the fullest protection possible under the law to the CITY and the Indemnitees. The CONSULTANT acknowledges that the CITY would not have entered into this Agreement in the absence of the commitment of the CONSULTANT to indemnify and protect the CITY and the Indemnitees, as set forth in this Agreement.
9.1 Indemnity for Design Professional Services. To the fullest extent permitted by law, and subject to the provisions of California Civil Code 2782.8, the CONSULTANT shall, at its sole cost and expense, indemnify and hold harmless the CITY, its elected officials, officers, employees, successors, assigns and those CITY agents serving as independent contractors in the role of CITY officials (collectively “Indemnitees” in this Section 9.0), from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, judgments, penalties, liens, and losses of any nature whatsoever, including fees of accountants and other professionals, and all costs associated therewith, and reimbursement of attorneys’ fees and costs of defense (collectively “Claims”), whether actual, alleged or threatened, which arise out of, pertain to, or relate to, in whole or in part, the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of the CONSULTANT, or its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, contractors or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual that the CONSULTANT shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of design professional services under this Agreement by a “design professional,” as the term is defined under California Civil Code § 2782.8(c)(2).
9.2 Other Indemnities. Other than in the performance of professional design services, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall, at its sole cost and expense, to protect, defend, hold harmless and indemnify the Indemnitees from and against any and all damages, costs, expenses, liabilities, claims, demands, causes of action, proceedings, judgments, penalties, liens and losses of any nature whatsoever, including fees of accountants, attorneys and other professionals, and all costs associated therewith, and the payment of all direct (but not consequential) damages (collectively “Damages”), in law or equity, whether actual, alleged or threatened, which arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct of CONSULTANT, its officers, agents, servants, employees, subcontractors, materialmen, suppliers, or contractors, or their officers, agents, servants or employees (or any entity or individual that CONSULTANT shall bear the legal liability thereof) in the performance of this Agreement, except to the extent that Damages arise or result from the negligence or willful misconduct of the Indemnitees, as determined by final arbitration or court decision or by the agreement of the Parties. CONSULTANT shall, subject to the provisions of Civil Code 2782.8, defend the Indemnitees in any action or actions filed in connection with any
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Damages, and shall pay all costs and expenses, including all attorneys’ fees and experts’ costs actually incurred in connection with such defense. CONSULTANT shall reimburse the Indemnitees for any and all legal expenses and costs incurred by the Indemnitees in connection therewith.
9.3 The obligations of the CONSULTANT under this or any other provision of this Agreement shall not be limited by the provisions of any workers’ compensation act or similar act. The CONSULTANT expressly waives any statutory immunity under such statutes or laws as to the Indemnitees. The CONSULTANT’s indemnity obligation set forth in this Section 9.0 shall not be limited by the limits of any policies of insurance required or provided by the CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement.
9.4 The CONSULTANT’s covenant under this Section 9.0 shall survive theexpiration or termination of this Agreement for the period of any applicable statute of limitations governing a claim.
10.0 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT. The CITY may terminate this Agreement at any time during the term of the Agreement by giving the CONSULTANT not less than thirty (30) calendar days’ prior written notice. The CONSULTANT may only terminate this Agreement for cause, and by giving the CITY prior notice in writing with a reasonable opportunity to cure any purported default. If the Agreement is terminated by the CITY, and provided CONSULTANT is not then in breach, the CONSULTANT shall be paid for services satisfactorily rendered to the last working day the Agreement is in effect, and the CONSULTANT shall have no other claim against the CITY by reason of such termination. This Agreement may be extended beyond the term only by the written agreement of both Parties prior to the expiration of the term of the Agreement.
11.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. All work performed under this Agreement shall be performed in such a manner as to provide safety to the public and to meet or exceed the safety standards outlined by CAL OSHA. The CITY may issue restraint or cease and desist orders to the CONSULTANT when unsafe or harmful acts are observed or reported relative to the performance of the Services. The CONSULTANT shall maintain the work sites free of hazards to persons and property resulting from its operations. The CONSULTANT shall immediately report to the CITY any hazardous condition noted by the CONSULTANT.
12.0 MANDATORY INSURANCE. The CONSULTANT shall maintain the following insurance coverage throughout the term of this Agreement, and, upon the CITY’s request, the CONSULTANT shall provide the CITY with evidence of such coverage, which may include visual inspection of all policies, copies of declarations page, endorsements signed by an authorized representative of the underwriting company, or certificates of insurance. Insurance coverage shall be provided in the forms and coverage amounts set forth in this Section 12.0.
12.1 Minimum Scope of Insurance. The CONSULTANT shall maintain policies with coverage at least as broad as:
(a) Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability insurance (occurrence Form Number CG 00 01).
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(b) Automobile Liability insurance with coverage at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Form Number CA 0001 covering “Any Auto” (Symbol 1). (c) Workers Compensation insurance as required by the State of California, and Employer's Liability insurance.
(d) Professional Liability Insurance
12.2 Minimum Limits of Insurance. The CONSULTANT shall maintain insurance coverage limits not less than:
(a) General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage. If Commercial General Liability Insurance or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the Services/location or the general aggregate limit shall be twice the required occurrence limit, and shall contain specific language creating a duty to defend against any suit seeking damages. (b) Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
(c) Employer's Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
(d) Professional liability: $1,000,000 per claim, with an extended reporting period of not less than 2 years.
12.3 Deductibles and Self-insured Retentions: Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the CITY prior to the CONSULTANT commencing any work under this Agreement. At the CITY’s option, either: (i) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate the deductibles or self–insured retentions with respect to the CITY, its elected officials, officers, attorneys, agents, employees and designated volunteers; or (ii) the CONSULTANT shall provide a bond or other financial guarantee, satisfactory to the CITY, guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.
12.4 Required Endorsements. Each insurance policy required by this Section
12.0 shall be endorsed as follows:
(a) Except with respect to any employer’s liability or professional liability/errors and omission liability policies required by this Section 12.0, the CITY, its elected officials, officers, attorneys, agents, employees, independent contractors serving in the role of city officials and designated volunteers shall be named as additional insureds (collectively, “Additional Insureds” sometimes hereafter in this Section 12.0).
(b) Additional Insured Endorsements shall not:
(1) Be limited to “Ongoing Operations”;
(2) Exclude “Contractual Operations”;
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(3) Restrict coverage to the “Sole” liability of the
CONSULTANT; or
(4) Contain any other exclusion contrary to this Agreement. (c) For any claims related to the Services, this Agreement or the services performed under this Agreement, the CONSULTANT's insurance coverage shall be primary to any other similar insurance carried by the CITY. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the CITY or any of the Additional Insureds, shall be in excess of the CONSULTANT's insurance and shall not be called upon to contribute with it. (d) All insurance coverage shall contain a provision that prohibits cancellation, modification or lapse without thirty (30) calendar days' prior written notice from insurer to the CITY. The notice shall be provided via certified mail, return receipt requested. The CONSULTANT shall require its insurer to modify the applicable policy and all certificates of insurance to delete any exculpatory wording stating that failure of the insurer to mail written notice of cancellation imposes no obligation, and to delete the word "endeavor" with regard to any notice provisions.
(e) Each policy shall be endorsed to state that the insurer waives the right of subrogation against the CITY and its officers, employees, agents, independent contractors serving in the role of city officials and designated volunteers.
12.5 Other Insurance Provisions. The CONSULTANT and the CITY further agree as follows:
(a) All insurance coverage and limits provided pursuant to this Agreement shall apply to the full extent of the policies involved, available or applicable. Nothing contained in this Agreement or any other agreement relating to the CITY or its operations limits the application of the insurance coverage.
(b) Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this Section 12.0 are not intended as a limitation on coverage, limits or other requirements, or a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any insurance. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only and is not intended by any Party to be all inclusive, or to the exclusion of other coverage, or a waiver of any type. (c) All insurance coverage shall cover the CONSULTANT’s operations pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
(d) Any actual or alleged failure on the part of the CITY or any other additional insured under these requirements to obtain proof of insurance required under this Agreement in no way waives any right or remedy of the CITY or any additional insured, in this or any other regard.
(e) In the event any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with these requirements or is canceled and not replaced, the CITY has the right, but not the duty, to obtain the insurance it deems necessary and the CONSULTANT shall promptly reimburse to the CITY any premium paid by the CITY.
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(f) The CONSULTANT shall provide immediate notice to the CITY of any claim or loss against the CONSULTANT that includes the CITY or any of the Additional Insureds as a defendant. The CITY assumes no obligation or liability from the notice. The CITY shall have the right, but not the duty, to monitor the handling of the claim or claims if they are likely to involve the CITY.
12.6 Acceptability of Insurers. All insurance coverage required by this Section
12.0 shall be written by insurers admitted to conduct business in the State of California by the Department of Insurance and rated “A:VIII” in the most recent A.M. Best's Insurance Rating Guide.
12.7 Verification of Coverage. The CONSULTANT shall furnish the CITY with evidence of the insurance required by this Section 12.0, satisfactory to the CITY. The evidence shall consist of original certificates of insurance and amendatory endorsements, including an additional insured endorsement. The endorsements shall be on forms provided by the CITY or on such other forms approved by the CITY in writing, and amended to conform to the CITY's requirements. The CONSULTANT shall file all certificates of insurance and fully executed endorsements with the CITY before commencing performance of the Services. Thereafter, the CONSULTANT shall provide proof that the policies of insurance required under this Agreement and expiring during the term of this Agreement have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at least the same coverage. The CONSULTANT shall furnish such proof to the CITY prior to the expiration of the affected coverages. The CITY may require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by these specifications at any time. The CONSULTANT shall provide complete copies of policies to the CITY upon request.
12.8 Subcontractors. The CONSULTANT shall include all subcontractors, or any other party involved in the performance of the Services, as insureds under its policies or shall require subcontractors or any other party involved in the Servicesby the CONSULTANT to carry the same insurance as required in this Section 12.0. The CONSULTANT shall obtain certificates evidencing the coverage and make reasonable efforts to ensure that the coverage is provided as required in this Section 12.0. The CONSULTANT shall require that no contract used by any subcontractor, or contract the CONSULTANT enters into on behalf of the CITY, shall reserve the right to charge back to the CITY the cost of insurance required by this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall, upon request, submit to the CITY for review, all agreements with subcontractors or others with whom the CONSULTANT contracts with on behalf of the CITY, and all certificates of insurance obtained in compliance with this Section 12.8. The CITY’s failure to request copies of the documents shall not impose any liability on the CITY, or its employees, or be deemed a waiver of any of the CITY’s rights.
13.0 WORK PRODUCT.
13.1 Deliverables. The CONSULTANT shall, in such time and in such form as the CITY may require, furnish reports concerning the status of services required under this Agreement. The CONSULTANT shall, upon request by the CITY and upon completion or termination of this Agreement, deliver to the CITY all material furnished to the CONSULTANT by the CITY.
13.2 Ownership.
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(a) All draft and final reports, documents and other written material, and any and all images, ideas, concepts, designs including website designs, source code, object code, electronic data and files or other media whatsoever, created or developed by the CONSULTANT in the performance of this Agreement (collectively, “Work Product”) shall be considered to be “works made for hire” for the benefit of the CITY. All Work Product and any and all intellectual property rights arising from their creation, including all copyrights and other proprietary rights, shall be and remain the property of CITY without restriction or limitation upon their use, duplication or dissemination by the CITY upon final payment being made. The CONSULTANT shall not obtain or attempt to obtain copyright protection as to any of the Work Product. (b) The CONSULTANT hereby assigns to the CITY all rights of ownership to the Work Product, including any and all related intellectual property and proprietary rights that are not otherwise vested in the CITY pursuant to subsection (a) above. (c) The CONSULTANT warrants and represents that it has secured all necessary licenses, consents or approvals necessary to the production of the Work Product, and that upon final payment, the CITY shall have full legal title to the Work Product, and full legal authority and the right to use and reproduce the Work Product for any purpose. The CONSULTANT shall defend, indemnify and hold the CITY, and its elected officials, officers, employees, servants, attorneys, designated volunteers and agents serving as independent contractors in the role of city officials, harmless from any loss, claim or liability in any way related to a claim that the CITY’s use of any of the Work Product is violating federal, state or local laws, or any contractual provisions, or any rights or laws relating to trade names, licenses, franchises, copyrights, patents or other means of protecting intellectual property rights or interests in products, ideas or inventions. Consultant shall bear all costs arising from the use of patented, copyrighted, trade secret or trademarked documents, materials, equipment, devices or processes in connection with its provision of the Work Product produced under this Agreement. In the event any the use of any of the Work Product or other deliverables hereunder by the CITY is held to constitute an infringement and the use of any of the same is enjoined, CONSULTANT, at its expense, shall: (a) secure for the CITY the right to continue using the Work Product and other deliverables by suspension of any injunction, or by procuring a license or licenses for the CITY; or (b) modify the Work Product and other deliverables so that they become non-infringing while remaining in compliance with the requirements of this Agreement. The CONSULTANT’s covenants under this Section 13.2 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
13.3 Confidentiality. Except as otherwise required by law, the CONSULTANT shall not disclose, publish or authorize others to disclose or publish, design data, drawings, specifications, reports or other information pertaining to the Servicesassigned to the CONSULTANT by the CITY or other information to which the CONSULTANT has had access during the term of this Agreement without the Designated Official’s prior written approval.
CONSULTANT’s covenant under this Section 13.3 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
13.4 Records. The CONSULTANT shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to sales, costs, expenses, receipts and other such information relating to the Services, as required by the CITY or the Designated Official. The CONSULTANT shall maintain adequate records on services provided in sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of the Services.
All such records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. At all times during regular business hours,
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the CONSULTANT shall provide access to such books and records to the Designated Official, or his or her designees, and shall give the Designated Official, or his or her designees, the right to examine and audit such books and records and to make transcripts as necessary, and shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings and activities related to this Agreement.
14.0 ASSIGNMENT AND SUBCONTRACTING. This Agreement is personal to the CONSULTANT, and the CITY has entered this Agreement in reliance on the CONSULTANT’s skill, competence and experience. The CONSULTANT shall not assign any of its rights or delegate any of its duties under this Agreement, either in whole or in part, without the CITY’s prior written consent, by and through the Designated Official. The CITY’s consent to an assignment of rights under this Agreement shall not release the CONSULTANT from any of its obligations or alter any of its obligations to be performed under this Agreement. Any attempt at assignment or delegation by the CONSULTANT in violation of this Section 14.0 shall be void and of no effect and shall entitle the CITY to immediately terminate this Agreement for cause. The CONSULTANT's services under to this Agreement shall be provided by the Representative or directly under the supervision of the Representative and the CONSULTANT shall not assign another to supervise the CONSULTANT's performance of this Agreement without the CITY’s prior written approval, by and through the Designated Official. As used in this Section 14.0, “assignment” and “delegation” means any sale, gift, pledge, hypothecation, encumbrance or other transfer of all or any portion of the rights, obligations or liabilities in or arising from this Agreement to any person or entity, whether by operation of law or otherwise, and regardless of the legal form of the transaction in which the attempted transfer occurs. The CONSULTANT shall not subcontract any performance required under this Agreement without the CITY’s prior written consent.
15.0 MISCELLANEOUS TERMS.
15.1 Nuisance. The CONSULTANT shall not maintain, commit or permit the maintenance or commission of any nuisance in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.
15.2 Permits and Licenses. The CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, shall obtain and maintain during the term of this Agreement, all appropriate permits, licenses, and certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services under this Agreement.
15.3 Conflicts of Interest. The CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local conflict of Interest laws, including the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov. Code, § 81000 et seq.) and California Government Code Section 1090. During the term of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT may perform similar services for other clients, but the CONSULTANT and its officers, employees, associates and subconsultants shall not, without the City Manager’s prior written approval , perform work for another person or entity for whom the CONSULTANT is not currently performing work that would require the CONSULTANT, or one of its officers, employees, associates or subconsultants, to abstain from a decision under this Agreement pursuant to a conflict of interest statute.
15.4 Waiver. No delay or omission to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to the CITY under this Agreement shall impair any right, power or remedy of the CITY, nor shall it be construed as a waiver of, or consent to, any breach or default. No waiver by the
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CITY of any breach, any failure of a condition, or any right or remedy under this Agreement shall be: (1) effective unless it is in writing and signed by the Party making the waiver; (2) deemed to be a waiver of, or consent to, any other breach, failure of a condition, or right or remedy; or (3) deemed to constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing expressly so states.
15.5 Accomplishment of Services. The CONSULTANT shall commence, carry on and complete its assignments with all practicable dispatch, in a sound, economical, and efficient manner in accordance with all applicable laws and generally accepted industry and applicable professional standards.
15.6 Captions for Convenience Only. The titles of the sections, subsections and paragraphs set forth in this Agreement are inserted for convenience and reference only and shall be disregarded in construing or interpreting any of the provisions of this Agreement and the rights or obligations of the Parties to this Agreement.
15.7 Word Usage. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, (a) the word “shall” is mandatory and “may” is permissive; (b) “or” is not exclusive; and (c) “includes” or “including” are not limiting.
15.8 Notices. Any notice, consent, request, demand, bill, invoice, report or other communication required or permitted under this Agreement shall be given in writing to the person at the addresses specified on first page of this Agreement and deemed effective: (a) on personal delivery, (b) on confirmed delivery by courier service during the CONSULTANT’s and the CITY’s regular business hours, or (c) three business days after deposit in the United States mail, by first class mail, postage prepaid. Either Party may change the specified person or address at which it is to receive notices by advising the other Party in writing.
15.9 No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is made solely for the benefit of the Parties to this Agreement and their respective successors and assigns, and no other person or entity may have or acquire a right by virtue of this Agreement.
15.10 When Rights and Remedies Not Waived. In no event shall the making by the CITY of any payment to the CONSULTANT constitute or be construed as a waiver by the CITY of any breach of covenant, or any default that may then exist, on the part of the CONSULTANT, and the making of any such payment by the CITY while any such breach or default shall exist shall in no way impair or prejudice any right or remedy available to the CITY with regard to such breach or default.
15.11 Cost of Litigation. If any legal action is necessary to enforce any provision of this Agreement or for damages by reason of an alleged breach of any provisions of this Agreement (whether in contract, tort or both), the prevailing Party shall be entitled to receive from the losing Party all attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses in such amount as the courts may determine to be reasonable. In awarding the cost of litigation, the court shall not be bound by any court fee schedule, but shall, if it is in the interest of justice to do so, award the full amount of costs, expenses and attorneys' fees paid or incurred in good faith.
15.12 Compliance with Laws. In the performance of the work required by this Agreement, the CONSULTANT shall abide by and conform with and to any and all applicable laws of the United States and the State of California, and with the CITY's Municipal Code, ordinances, regulations and policies. Further, this Agreement may call for services that, in whole
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or in part, constitute “public works” as defined in the California Labor Code. Therefore, as to those services that are “public works,” the CONSULTANT shall comply in all respects with the all applicable provisions of the California Labor Code, including those set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto.
15.13 Severability. If any part, term or provision of this Agreement shall be held illegal, unenforceable or in conflict with any law of a federal, state, or local government having jurisdiction over this Agreement, the validity of the remaining portions or provisions shall not be affected by such holding.
15.14 Governing Law. The terms of this Agreement, and any dispute arising from the relationship between the Parties to this Agreement, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard for its conflicts of laws principles, except that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be applied in interpreting this Agreement. Any dispute that arises under or relates to this Agreement (whether contract, tort or both) shall be resolved in superior or federal court with geographic jurisdiction over the City of Buena Park.
15.15 Integrated Agreement and Modificaiton of Agreement. This Agreement, and all exhibits referred to in this Agreement, constitutes the final, complete and exclusive statement of the terms of the agreement between the CITY and the CONSULTANT with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. This Agreement supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written negotiations, representations or agreements of the Parties. No verbal agreement or implied covenant shall be held to vary the provisions of this Agreement. No Party has been induced to enter into this Agreement by, nor is any Party relying on, any representation or warranty except those expressly set forth in this Agreement. This Agreement may be modified only by a writing signed by both Parties.
15.16 Authority to Bind Parties. Each of the undersigned hereby represents that he or she has the authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of his or her contracting Party.
15.17 Exhibits; Precedence. All documents referenced as exhibits in this Agreement are hereby incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. In the event of any inconsistency between the express provisions of this Agreement and any provision of an exhibit, the provisions of this Agreement, then the CITY’s request for proposals, if any, shall prevail.
15.18 Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence in respect to all provisions of this Agreement that specify a time for performance.
APPROVED: _______________ DATE: _________
PAGE 13 OF 13
In recognition of the obligations stated in this Agreement, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the date indicated above.
CITY OF BUENA PARK
a California municipal corporation
CONSULTANT*
Geo Advantec, Inc.
Name of Business
Signature Signature
Name: Aaron France Name: Edward C. Riddell
Title: City Manager Title: President
Signature
Name:
Title:
* Please note, two signatures required for corporations pursuant to California Corporations Code Section 313, unless corporate documents provided to the City authorize only one person to sign this Agreement on behalf of the corporation.
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
_____________________________________
Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________________
Christopher G. Cardinale, City Attorney
City of Buena Park
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Report
RESOLUTION APPROVING A REORGANIZATION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
AMENDING THE BUENA PARK MANAGEMENT UNIT COMPENSATION PLAN TO ADD THE SUSTAINABILITY
MANAGER JOB CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE Meeting
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 5:00 PM
Agenda Group
NEW BUSINESS Item: B
Presented By
Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources Prepared By
Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources Approved By
Aaron France, City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1) Approve the new job classification specification of Sustainability Manager; 2) Adopt a Resolution amending the Buena Park Management Unit Compensation Plan to add the Sustainability Manager classification and salary range; and, 3) Approve a budget amendment in the prorated amount of $111,500 from the general fund balance for the remainder of the current fiscal year.
PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL ACTION
None.
DISCUSSION
At the January 10, 2023, City Council meeting, Council Member Castañeda requested a discussion regarding the creation of a new Office of Sustainability Division within the City and the creation of a new position similar to a Chief Heat and Resilience Officer to be brought before the City Council for consideration.
At the May 23, 2023, City Council meeting, a report was presented during Study Session on the creation of a new Office of Sustainability Division. The City Council directed staff to move forward with developing a Climate Action Plan by a consultant and discussed additional staffing for implementation of the Climate Action Plan to be incorporated in the next fiscal year’s budget at a subsequent City Council meeting. Given this direction, staff recommends proceeding with the process of reorganizing the Community Development Department by creating a new Sustainability Manager position and job classification specification to reflect the essential job functions and assist with leading and developing a Climate Action Plan.
With this reorganization, the Sustainability Manager will report directly to the Director of Community Development. This structure provides greater efficiency and flexibility across multiple specialties within the Community Development Attachments
Reso Sustainability Manager Classisfication.pdf
Exhibit A - MGMT Salary Schedule 2023.10.24 (Sustainability Manager).pdf Department, as well as collaboration with the Public Works Department and the City Manager’s Office, and provides a career ladder for existing employees’ progression.
The primary responsibilities of the new Sustainability Manager position will consist of the following:
Staff reviewed the salary range for comparable agencies with similar positions. Staff recommends that the monthly salary range for the Sustainability Manager be at range 818, which is $10,785-$13,076 per month.
The adoption of this resolution is necessary since pursuant to Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of Buena Park, Rule VI, Section 4, new or revised job classification specifications must be submitted to the City Council for approval. In addition, pursuant to Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of Buena Park, Rule VII, Section 2, proposed compensation plans must be submitted to the City Council for approval.
The class specification for the Sustainability Manager will be provided under separate cover.
BUDGET IMPACT
The increase in personnel costs to implement this proposal is approximately $223,000 per year in total compensation. Staff requests approval of a budget amendment in the prorated amount of $111,500 from the general fund balance for the remainder of the current fiscal year.
Performs complex, specialized, and professional-level analytical and policy-related responsibilities within the Sustainability Division, including assisting in the coordination of projects, programs, and priorities related to the City’s sustainability goals. Establishes benchmarks and methods for monitoring and reporting performance.
Acts as liaison to the public, the Climate Action Commission, City departments, county, state and federal agencies, and other key stakeholders regarding City-wide sustainability issues.
Participates in the selection of consultants and contractors for activities and services that promote environmental, economic, and social sustainability. Monitors, evaluates, supervises, and recommends changes to plans, policies and procedures, and staffing to achieve the City’s goals and objectives of the Sustainability Division.
Works collaboratively with other departments to prepare, administer, and implement the City’s Climate Action Plan and provides updates to the City Manager, City Council, and the community.
Keeps up-to-date with new trends, technology, innovative practices, and changes to developments in the field of sustainability and the environment and makes recommendations as needed.
Responsible for executing and managing large contracts related to the Sustainability Division of the Community Development Department.
Develops the Sustainability Division Annual Budget, including project budgets, work plans, and multi-year forecasts.
RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
REORGANIZATION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AMENDING THE BUENA
PARK MANAGEMENT UNIT COMPENSATION PLAN TO
ADD THE SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER JOB
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION AND SALARY
RANGE.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to reorganize the Community Development Department to account for changes within the organization, and new responsibilities; and WHEREAS, Rule VI, Section 4, of the City of Buena Park Personnel Rules and Regulations provides that revisions to the classification plan shall be effective upon adoption of resolution by City Council.
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council amend the City’s Classification Plan to adopt the Job Classification of the Sustainability Manager; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to amend the Compensation Plan of the Buena Park Management Unit to include the new job classification and salary range for the Sustainability Manager.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Buena Park does hereby resolve, determine, and order as follows:
Section 1: The job classification of the Sustainability Manager as described in Attachment No. 1 of this resolution is hereby approved;
Section 2: COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDED. Exhibit “A” of the Buena Park Management Unit Salary Schedule of Resolution No. 14722 is hereby deleted in its entirety and a new Exhibit “A” of the Buena Park Management Unit Salary Schedule, Attachment A to this resolution, is hereby approved effective October 21, 2023, which is the beginning of the pay period.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of October 2023, by the following called vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
RESOLUTION NO. _______
_________________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
I, Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Buena Park, California, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Buena Park, held this 24th day of October 2023. ______________________________________
City Clerk
B.P.M.U. COMPENSATION PLAN
EXHIBIT A – MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE – EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 21, 2023 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Position Range Hr. Mo. Annual Hr. Mo. Annual Hr. Mo. Annual Hr. Mo. Annual Hr. Mo. Annual Assistant City Clerk 800 40.29 6,984 83,803 42.24 7,322 87,859 44.32 7,682 92,186 46.47 8,055 96,658 48.74 8,448 101,379 Assistant City Engineer 820 65.33 11,324 135,886 68.54 11,880 142,563 71.91 12,464 149,573 75.46 13,080 156,957 79.18 13,725 164,694 Associate Engineer 810 51.29 8,890 106,683 53.81 9,327 111,925 56.46 9,786 117,437 59.21 10,263 123,157 62.12 10,768 129,210 Building and Safety Manager 812 53.81 9,327 111,925 56.47 9,788 117,458 59.22 10,265 123,178 62.13 10,769 129,230 65.17 11,296 135,554 Code Enforcement Supervisor 806 46.59 8,076 96,907 48.85 8,467 101,608 51.23 8,880 106,558 53.73 9,313 111,758 56.35 9,767 117,208 Community Services Supervisor 801 41.28 7,155 85,862 43.30 7,505 90,064 45.42 7,873 94,474 47.65 8,259 99,112 49.96 8,660 103,917 Community Services Supervisor - Y Rate 808 42.59 7,383 88,590 44.67 7,743 92,917 46.88 8,125 97,506 49.16 8,521 102,248 51.56 8,938 107,252 Economic Development Administrator 820 65.33 11,324 135,886 68.54 11,880 142,563 71.91 12,464 149,573 75.46 13,080 156,957 79.18 13,725 164,694 Facilities and Parks Superintendent 806 46.59 8,076 96,907 48.85 8,467 101,608 51.23 8,880 106,558 53.73 9,313 111,758 56.35 9,767 117,208 Finance Manager 814 56.49 9,792 117,499 59.23 10,267 123,198 62.16 10,774 129,293 65.22 11,305 135,658 68.44 11,863 142,355 Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 800 40.29 6,984 83,803 42.24 7,322 87,859 44.32 7,682 92,186 46.47 8,055 96,658 48.74 8,448 101,379 Human Resources Manager 814 56.49 9,792 117,499 59.23 10,267 123,198 62.16 10,774 129,293 65.22 11,305 135,658 68.44 11,863 142,355 Operations Manager 820 65.33 11,324 135,886 68.54 11,880 142,563 71.91 12,464 149,573 75.46 13,080 156,957 79.18 13,725 164,694 Principal Engineer 814 56.49 9,792 117,499 59.23 10,267 123,198 62.16 10,774 129,293 65.22 11,305 135,658 68.44 11,863 142,355 Planning Manager 812 53.81 9,327 111,925 56.47 9,788 117,458 59.22 10,265 123,178 62.13 10,769 129,230 65.17 11,296 135,554 Public Works Manager 814 56.49 9,792 117,499 59.23 10,267 123,198 62.16 10,774 129,293 65.22 11,305 135,658 68.44 11,863 142,355 Purchasing Manager 814 56.49 9,792 117,499 59.23 10,267 123,198 62.16 10,774 129,293 65.22 11,305 135,658 68.44 11,863 142,355 Sewer Services Superintendent 806 46.59 8,076 96,907 48.85 8,467 101,608 51.23 8,880 106,558 53.73 9,313 111,758 56.35 9,767 117,208 Sr. Human Resources Analyst 810 51.29 8,890 106,683 53.81 9,327 111,925 56.46 9,786 117,437 59.21 10,263 123,157 62.12 10,768 129,210 Sr. Management Analyst 810 51.29 8,890 106,683 53.81 9,327 111,925 56.46 9,786 117,437 59.21 10,263 123,157 62.12 10,768 129,210 Street Maintenance Superintendent 806 46.59 8,076 96,907 48.85 8,467 101,608 51.23 8,880 106,558 53.73 9,313 111,758 56.35 9,767 117,208 Sustainability Manager 818 62.22 10,785 129,418 65.32 11,322 135,866 68.53 11,879 142,542 71.90 12,463 149,552 75.44 13,076 156,915 Visit Buena Park Director 815 57.88 10,033 120,390 60.71 10,523 126,277 63.69 11,040 132,475 66.84 11,586 139,027 70.12 12,154 145,850 Visitor Services and Sales Manager 782 25.75 4,463 53,560 27.03 4,685 56,222 28.37 4,918 59,010 29.81 5,167 62,005 31.29 5,424 65,083 Water Services Manager 814 56.49 9,792 117,499 59.23 10,267 123,198 62.16 10,774 129,293 65.22 11,305 135,658 68.44 11,863 142,355 *Monthly and Annual Salary are only approximate rates based on the Hourly conversion.
B.P.M.U. COMPENSATION PLAN
EXHIBIT A – MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE – EFFECTIVE JUNE 22, 2024 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Position Range Hr. Mo. Annual Hr. Mo. Annual Hr. Mo. Annual Hr. Mo. Annual Hr. Mo. Annual Assistant City Clerk 800 42.30 7,332 87,984 44.35 7,687 92,248 46.54 8,067 96,803 48.79 8,457 101,483 51.18 8,871 106,454 Assistant City Engineer 820 68.60 11,891 142,688 71.97 12,475 149,698 75.51 13,088 157,061 79.23 13,733 164,798 83.14 14,411 172,931 Associate Engineer 810 53.85 9,334 112,008 56.50 9,793 117,520 59.28 10,275 123,302 62.17 10,776 129,314 65.23 11,307 135,678 Building and Safety Manager 812 56.50 9,793 117,520 59.29 10,277 123,323 62.18 10,778 129,334 65.24 11,308 135,699 68.43 11,861 142,334 Code Enforcement Supervisor 806 48.92 8,480 101,754 51.29 8,890 106,683 53.79 9,324 111,883 56.42 9,780 117,354 59.17 10,256 123,074 Community Services Supervisor 801 43.34 7,512 90,147 45.47 7,882 94,578 47.69 8,266 99,195 50.03 8,672 104,062 52.46 9,093 109,117 Community Services Supervisor - Y Rate 808 42.59 7,383 88,590 44.67 7,743 92,917 46.88 8,125 97,506 49.16 8,521 102,248 51.56 8,938 107,252 Economic Development Administrator 820 68.60 11,891 142,688 71.97 12,475 149,698 75.51 13,088 157,061 79.23 13,733 164,798 83.14 14,411 172,931 Facilities and Parks Superintendent 806 48.92 8,480 101,754 51.29 8,890 106,683 53.79 9,324 111,883 56.42 9,780 117,354 59.17 10,256 123,074 Finance Manager 814 59.31 10,280 123,365 62.19 10,780 129,355 65.27 11,314 135,762 68.48 11,870 142,438 71.86 12,456 149,469 Fleet Maintenance Supervisor 800 42.30 7,332 87,984 44.35 7,687 92,248 46.54 8,067 96,803 48.79 8,457 101,483 51.18 8,871 106,454 Human Resources Manager 814 59.31 10,280 123,365 62.19 10,780 129,355 65.27 11,314 135,762 68.48 11,870 142,438 71.86 12,456 149,469 Operations Manager 820 68.60 11,891 142,688 71.97 12,475 149,698 75.51 13,088 157,061 79.23 13,733 164,798 83.14 14,411 172,931 Planning Manager 806 48.92 8,480 101,754 51.29 8,890 106,683 53.79 9,324 111,883 56.42 9,780 117,354 59.17 10,256 123,074 Principal Engineer 814 59.31 10,280 123,365 62.19 10,780 129,355 65.27 11,314 135,762 68.48 11,870 142,438 71.86 12,456 149,469 Public Works Manager 814 59.31 10,280 123,365 62.19 10,780 129,355 65.27 11,314 135,762 68.48 11,870 142,438 71.86 12,456 149,469 Purchasing Manager 814 59.31 10,280 123,365 62.19 10,780 129,355 65.27 11,314 135,762 68.48 11,870 142,438 71.86 12,456 149,469 Sewer Services Superintendent 806 48.92 8,480 101,754 51.29 8,890 106,683 53.79 9,324 111,883 56.42 9,780 117,354 59.17 10,256 123,074 Sr. Human Resources Analyst 810 53.85 9,334 112,008 56.50 9,793 117,520 59.28 10,275 123,302 62.17 10,776 129,314 65.23 11,307 135,678 Sr. Management Analyst 810 53.85 9,334 112,008 56.50 9,793 117,520 59.28 10,275 123,302 62.17 10,776 129,314 65.23 11,307 135,678 Street Maintenance Superintendent 806 48.92 8,480 101,754 51.29 8,890 106,683 53.79 9,324 111,883 56.42 9,780 117,354 59.17 10,256 123,074 Sustainability Manager 818 65.33 11,324 135,886 68.59 11,889 142,667 71.96 12,473 149,677 75.50 13,087 157,040 79.21 13,730 164,757 Visit Buena Park Director 815 60.77 10,534 126,402 63.75 11,050 132,600 66.87 11,591 139,090 70.18 12,165 145,974 73.63 12,763 153,150 Visitor Services and Sales Manager 782 27.04 4,687 56,243 28.38 4,919 59,030 29.79 5,164 61,963 31.30 5,425 65,104 32.85 5,694 68,328 Water Services Manager 814 59.31 10,280 123,365 62.19 10,780 129,355 65.27 11,314 135,762 68.48 11,870 142,438 71.86 12,456 149,469 *Monthly and Annual Salary are only approximate rates based on the Hourly conversion.
City of Buena Park
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Report
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN Meeting
Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 5:00 PM
Agenda Group
STUDY SESSION Item: A
Presented By
Jim Box, Director of Community Services
Prepared By
Jim Box, Director of Community Services
Approved By
Aaron France, City Manager
BACKGROUND
On July 21, 2022, staff released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to retain a consultant to assist with the development of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the City of Buena Park. A Recreation and Parks Project Plan was conducted in-house in 2007.
This new Buena Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan will serve as a guide and implementation tool for the management and development of parks and recreation facilities throughout the city for years to come.
Three proposals received on August 11, 2022, were evaluated and these firms were interviewed by City staff. RJM Design Group (RJM) was selected as the most qualified to suit the City's needs with regard to scope for work, project schedule, and experience.
RJM began this process with a review of pertinent planning documents, existing park resources, and recreation opportunities. Following the initial inventory, an extensive community outreach campaign was developed and implemented through in-person workshops, paper surveys, social media posts, online video presentations, one-on-one stakeholder interviews, public online surveys, direct website feedback, and a statistically valid multimodal survey.
Throughout the process, project updates and summary results were posted to the project website. This website enabled community members to review updates and provide immediate feedback at any point in time. The combination of all these outreach methods enabled anyone in the community to have a voice in the progress, regardless of when and where the meeting was held.
DISCUSSION
This new Master Plan will consist of four (4) sections:
Introduction: Purpose, benefits, regional setting, local setting, process, and related studies.
Community Voice: Community profile, outreach and engagement, and summarizing the community voice.
Needs Assessment: Existing conditions, park types, acreage analysis, community facilities, trail connectivity, school facilities, joint use agreements, other park and recreation facilities, park service gaps analysis, custom park standards calculations/facility demand, and programs services.
Recommendations
Attachments
Recreation and Parks - Park Project Plan 2007.pdf
853-08 Appendix final Pt. 1.pdf
853-08 Appendix final pt 2.pdf
853-08 Appendix final Pt. 3.pdf
853-08 Appendix final Pt. 4.pdf
853-08 Appendix final Pt. 5.pdf
853-08 Appendix final Pt. 6.pdf
853-08 Appendix final Pt. 7.pdf
853-08 Appendix final Pt. 8.pdf
853-08 Buena Park - Parks and Rec Master Plan Report 2023-final Pt.1.pdf 853-08 Buena Park - Parks and Rec Master Plan Report 2023-final Pt.2.pdf 853-08 Buena Park - Parks and Rec Master Plan Report 2023-final Pt.3.pdf 853-08 Buena Park - Parks and Rec Master Plan Report 2023-final Pt.4.pdf 853-08 Buena Park - Parks and Rec Master Plan Report 2023-final Pt.5.pdf Mr. Zachary Mueting, Principal Landscape Architect of RJM Design Group will present a comprehensive review of the new plan for council review and consideration.
Photo by City of Buena Park Facebook
2023
CITY OF BUENA PARK
PARKS AND RECREATION
MASTER PLAN APPENDIX
APPENDIX TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tool 1: Meetings ............................................................................................................. 2 Tool 2: Existing Documentation
a. Information Request Memo – Existing Document Resources................. 12 b. Zoning Map .................................................................................................. 14 Tool 3: Parks, Facilities, and Program Inventory
a. Park Profiles................................................................................................... 15 b. Existing Parks and Facilities Map ................................................................ 31 c. Park and Facility Amenity Matrix................................................................ 32 d. Schools Map................................................................................................. 33 e. Assessment and Inventory of Programs and Services............................. 34 Tool 4: Demographic Trends....................................................................................... 64 Tool 5: Benchmark Comparison ................................................................................. 69 Tool 6: Custom Park Standards Calculations
a. Sports Organization - Facility Demand Analysis....................................... 74 b. Statistically Valid Survey Participation – Facility Demand Analysis........ 77 Tool 7: Community Engagement
a. Project Website............................................................................................ 78 b. Feedback Comments................................................................................. 97 c. Stakeholder Interview Summary .............................................................. 101 d. Community Workshop #1 Summary........................................................ 109 e. Community Workshop #2 Summary........................................................ 114 f. Community Workshop #3 Summary........................................................ 120 g. Statistically Valid Multimodal Community Survey Summary................. 126 h. Program and Facility Needs Summary Charts ....................................... 179 Tool 8: Community Needs Assessment
a. Program and Facility Community Needs Prioritization .......................... 181 b. Park Acrage Analysis................................................................................. 183 c. Service Gap Analysis................................................................................. 184 Tool 9: Recommendations and CIP......................................................................... 187 Tool 10: Policy Review and General Plan Updates................................................ 190 Tool 11: Operations and Maintenance Plan........................................................... 196 Tool 12: Financial Review and Recommendations................................................ 220 Tool 10: Final Presenation.......................................................................................... 249 City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Tool 1: Meetings 853-08 Buena Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan/Kick-Off Meeting Agenda 11/28/22 1 2 •
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Tool 1: Meetings 853-08 Buena Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan/Review Meeting Agenda 01/10/23 1 3 City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Tool 1: Meetings 853-08 Buena Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan/Review Meeting Agenda 02/09/23 1 4 City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master Plan
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5 853-08 Buena Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan/Review Meeting Agenda03/09/231 City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master Plan
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6 853-08 Buena Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan/Review Meeting Agenda04/11/231 City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master Plan
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7 853-08 Buena Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan/Review Meeting Agenda05/08/231 City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master Plan
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8 853-08 Buena Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan/Review Meeting Agenda06/12/231 City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master Plan
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9 853-08 Buena Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan/Review Meeting Agenda07/17/231 City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Tool 1: Meetings 10 853-08 Buena Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan/Review Meeting Agenda 08/16/23 1 City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Tool 1: Meetings 11 853-08 Buena Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan/Review Meeting Agenda 09/07/23 1 Tool 2: Existing Documentation 12
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853-08 Buena Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan/Information Request 01/11/23 Page 1 of 2 Tool 2: Existing Documentation 13
City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master Plan
853-08 Buena Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan/Information Request 01/11/23 Page 2 of 2 Tool 2: Existing Documentation 14
City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Exhibit LU-1
General Plan Land Use Map 12/10 • JN 10-105872
Land Use Map
Tool 3: Parks, Facilities, and Program Inventory 15
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Boisseranc Park
Tool 3: Parks, Facilities, and Program Inventory 16
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Carl Brenner Park
Tool 3: Parks, Facilities, and Program Inventory 17
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George Bellis Park
Tool 3: Parks, Facilities, and Program Inventory 18
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Images Park
Tool 3: Parks, Facilities, and Program Inventory 19
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John Beat Park
Tool 3: Parks, Facilities, and Program Inventory 20
City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Larwin Park
Tool 3: Parks, Facilities, and Program Inventory 21
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Lindbergh Mini Park
Tool 3: Parks, Facilities, and Program Inventory 22
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7 Rick Gomez Park
Tool 3: Parks, Facilities, and Program Inventory 23
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San Antonio Park
Tool 3: Parks, Facilities, and Program Inventory 24
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San Marino Park
Tool 3: Parks, Facilities, and Program Inventory 25
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Silverado Trail / SCE R-O-W
Tool 3: Parks, Facilities, and Program Inventory 26
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Smith-Murphy Park
Tool 3: Parks, Facilities, and Program Inventory 27
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William Peak Park
Tool 3: Parks, Facilities, and Program Inventory 28
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Buena Park Community Center
Tool 3: Parks, Facilities, and Program Inventory 29
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Community Gymnasium
Tool 3: Parks, Facilities, and Program Inventory 30
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Ehlers Event Center / Senior Center
Tool 3: Parks, Facilities, and Program Inventory 31
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C
A
B
14 15
11 6
5 7
8 13
4 9
10 1
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12 ••Park Map
f f
Parkettes
1 - Images Park
2 - Lindbergh Mini Park
3 - Rick Gomez Park
Neighborhood Park
4 - Carl Brenner Park
5 - John Beat Park
6 - Larwin Park
7 - San Antonio Park
8 - San Marino Park
9 - Smith-Murphy Park
Community Park
10 - Boisseranc Park
11 - George Bellis Park
12 - Silverado Trail
13 - William Peak Park
County Park
14 - Ralph B. Clark Regional Park
Joint Use Park
15 - Whitaker School Park
City Facilities
A - Buena Park Community Center
B - Ehlers Event Center / Senior Center
Joint Use School Facilities
C - Community Gymnasium
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Parks and Facilities Map
NOTE: In October 2023, City Council
approved the renaming of three
city parks. The new park names
are as follows:
• Lindbergh Mini Park to Bessie
Coleman Park
• Smith-Murphy Park to Friendship
Park
• San Marino Park to Heroes Park
Tool 3: Inventory of Recreation Facilities and Parks 32 City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master Plan
AmphitheaterBaseball FieldBasketball Court - Full CourtBasketball - Half-Court Community BuildingCommunity GardenDog AreaExercise/Fitness StationGymnasiumHandball CourtHorseshoe PitLakeOpen Play AreaParking Lot (off street parking)Playground (2-5)Playground (5-12)Picnic ShelterRestroom BuildingSkate ParkSoccer FieldSoftball FieldSwimming PoolTennis CourtVolleyball CourtWading PoolWalking/Jogging Loop Trail MAP
KEY PARK NAME ADDRESS
PROPOSED
PARK TYPE
PARKLAND
ACREAGE*
1 Images Park 5600 Stratford Circle Parkette 0.50 6 1 1 2 Lindbergh Mini Park 4th and Stanton Avenue Parkette 1.00 4 1 1 3 Rick Gomez Park 7501 8th Street Parkette 0.46 7 1 1 1 4 Carl Brenner Park 7373 San Rafael Neighborhood Park 4.50 4L 1 1 • 1 1 1 1 5 John Beat Park 6600 Mt. Shasta Circle Neighborhood Park 2.00 1 3 1 1 1 • 6 Larwin Park 6150 Ball Road Neighborhood Park 5.90 1L 4 • 1 1 1 1 • 7 San Antonio Park 8810 San Francisco Drive Neighborhood Park 4.50 • 1 1 2L 8 San Marino Park 6200 San Rolando Circle Neighborhood Park 6.00 2 4 1 1 • 1 2 1 9 Smith-Murphy Park 5290 Cameron Drive Neighborhood Park 6.90 1 3 • 1 1 1 • 10 Boisseranc Park 7520 Dale Street Community Park 20.00 3L 1 4L 1 • 1 1 2 2 3L 1 4L 1 11 George Bellis Park 7171 8th Street Community Park 22.50 3L 1L 2 12 2L • 1 1 2 1 3OL 2L 4L 12 Silverado Trail Valley View St. to Knott Ave. Community Park 22.60 1 • 13 William Peak Park 7225 El Dorado Drive Community Park 15.80 2L 1 1 9 14 • 1 1 3 1 1 3 1 112.66
14 Ralph B. Clark Regional Park 8800 Rosecrans Avenue County of Orange 104.00 1 1 1 1 • 3 4 3 1 7 4 • 15 Whitaker School Park 8401 Montana Avenue Joint Use 3.30 • 1 1 1 1 • O=overlay field
L=lighted
*park acreage per General Plan.
RECREATION FACILITIES
A Buena Park Community Center 6688 Beach Boulevard 1
B Community Gymnasium (at school) 6931 Orangethorpe Avenue Joint Use School / Middle School 1.00 1 1 C Ehlers Event Center / Senior Center 8150 Knott Avenue 6.00 1 1 Joint Use
Total City Parkland Acreage:
Parkettes
Neighborhood Park
Community Park
County Park
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CITY OF BUENA PARK
PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
ASSESSMENT AND INVENTORY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (02/28/23) The City’s Community Services Department provides a variety of programs and services for the community at the Buena Park Community Center, the Community Gymnasium, Ehlers Event Center and at its other public parks and play spaces. These parks and recreation facilities have a variety of venues and spaces to host activities such as arts and crafts, dance, camps, afterschool programs, preschool programs, sports and fitness, and literally something for everyone from tots to seniors.
The City prides itself in providing top-notch customer service. This principle is confirmed by the City’s Mission Statement: “The City of Buena Park is dedicated to providing superior, responsive services that improve and enhance the community and its quality of life”. Beyond providing a number of excellent programs, activities, and social services, Community Services celebrates its community with several special events, including its Spring Extravaganza, Family Art Festival, Silverado Days, BP CultureFest, Cops and Goblins, and the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
The Department: Buena Park’s Community Services Department consists of programs and service-based Divisions, four Commissions, and a dedicated team of professionals:
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Buena Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan/Program Inventory & Assessment Page 2 of 30 The Commissions: Buena Park’s City Council and its Community Services Department is supported and obtains public input and citizen participation with its four (4) Commissions:
− Cultural and Fine Arts Commission;
− Park and Recreation Commission;
− Senior Citizens Commission; and
− Navigation Center Advisory Commission.
Californians today are confronted with a number of serious health and social issues, including obesity, diabetes, depression and suicide to name a few. The trend towards a sedentary lifestyle is recognized as a major contributor towards many of these health and social issues we face in our communities.
With an increased awareness of these issues, park and recreation professionals, policy makers, health care providers, public safety officers, and educators need to better understand the benefits of parks, recreation spaces, community facilities and the programs and services offered play in addressing these concerns. Healthcare and recreation professionals realize they must make physical activity fun, safe, and accessible to address these alarming health trends. They need to make recreation opportunities more available while actively promoting the link between parks and recreation, and improved mental, physical, and societal health.
This Parks and Recreation Master Plan will review and analyze the City’s current program offerings in terms of attendance, use of space, and consistency with current trends in the recreation and leisure services industry. The evaluation will review and provide an analysis of the Department’s performance with programs and services for all age groups (toddlers to seniors). The evaluation will indicate any observed gaps in service and recommendations for new programs and services the City may consider implementing.
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RECREATION PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
The City of Buena Park’s Community Services Department plans, implements, and supervises a wide variety of recreation and leisure activities including arts and crafts, aquatics, science, preschool programs, dance, performing arts, a variety of sports and fitness programs, and a number of exciting activities at its Senior Activity Center and Homeless Outreach Services.
Beyond the programs, the City offers a variety of community gatherings and specials events each season, including the Spring Extravaganza, Family Art Festival, Silverado Days, BP CultureFest, Cops and Goblins, and Annual Christmas Tree Lighting.
The classes, activities, special events, and self-directed recreation opportunities are available at the following City facilities and park locations:
− Boisseranc Park
− Buena Park Community Center
− Carl Brenner Park
− Community Gardens (Thelma Avenue)
− Community Gymnasium (Buena Park Middle School)
− Charles A. Lindbergh Park
− Ehlers Event Center
− George Bellis Park
− Images Park
− John Beat Park
− Larwin Park
− Rick Gomez Park
− San Antonio Park
− San Marino Park
− Silverado Trail (SCE Easement)
− Smith-Murphy Park
− William Peak Park
In 2021, the City of Buena Park created a Homeless Outreach Team in its Community Services Department to supplement the efforts of the Police Departments HLO's. The five (5) Homeless Outreach Case Managers and the Outreach Coordinator provide creative, comprehensive, and compassionate solutions to help the homeless community navigate life's barriers. The Team provides resources and referrals to social services, shelter options, and case management.
In September of 2022, the Friendly Center opened at the City’s Buena Park Community Center. This Community Resource Center offers vital social service programs to struggling families in the community.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
The City is committed to leisure services that promote a healthy lifestyle, both physically and mentally, and to preserve and protect a desirable park system.
GOAL 1: LEISURE SERVICES
Giving residents varied ways to engage and improve their well-being • Expand collaborations with local regional agencies to share resources, including recreation classes
• Promote bicycling and walking through the department of pathways in the SCE right-of-way
• Identify the needs and offer programming for the “baby boomer” generation
GOAL 2: PARK SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
Providing for a well-managed and maintained park system • Maintain City facilities, medians, and other open space areas with sustainable and vibrant landscaping
• Create recreation and open space master plan that addresses infrastructure and irrigation upgrades, and amenities such as WiFi and open space themes
• Expand open space through agreements with school districts • Explore opportunities with faith-based organizations for additional open space
GOAL 3: CULTURAL SERVICES
Promoting cultural and fine arts events within the community • Explore opportunities for diverse performing arts programming • Promote unique and varied events that display the City’s cultural diversity GOAL 4: HOMELESS / COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES
Addressing and working with the unhoused in the community • Expand relationships to develop comprehensive and compassionate solutions
• Promote referrals to social services, shelter options, and case management
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As with every community, recreation programs and attendance were dramatically affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. For most communities, FY 2019/20 operated at approximately 75% of the norm with the pandemic and closures of parks and facilities hitting communities up and down the state in March 2020.
From the onset, the Department moved into shutdown mode in March 2020 as guidance and mandates were provided by the Orange County Health Care Agency, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and California’s Department of Public Health (CDPH). While programs, parks, and services were on hold during the pandemic, the Department quickly responded with alternative virtual programs and services to support the community. The Community Services Department returned to offering its programs and services gradually with reduced participation, and with health and safety protocols in place. With a mid-March closure and its Spring Extravaganza on the schedule in April, the staff received direction to move forward with a drive-thru event. Offering a new event of this nature is difficult enough with ample planning time, but to offer this event on such short notice is evidence of an exceptional staff and its commitment to the community.
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PARTICIPATION ASSESSMENT
With an unprecedented pandemic, mandates, and changing requirements of the California Public Health Department, and the shutdown of facilities, programs, and services in Buena Park, this assessment will review the City’s approach to return to service with its activities, programs, and community events.
Recreation programs, services, and facilities provide a number of benefits, which help strengthen families, build healthy communities, improve the quality of life for residents, encourage the healthy development of children, and help inspire community leaders. With a quality plan and a responsive, service-oriented team, the City of Buena Park will continue to provide great benefits to its community.
Recreation Programs
− Are essential to personal health;
− Are key to balanced human development;
− Promote health and wellness;
− Protect natural resources;
− Increase cultural unity;
− Are essential to quality of life;
− Reduce self-destructive and anti-social behavior;
− Build strong families and healthy communities;
− Strengthen safety and security in the community;
− Strengthen community image and sense of place; and
− Support economic development.
Research shows that parks and recreation programs can change the way people interact with their environment. By providing the community with ways to get involved and stay invested in its green spaces, effective park programming brings many benefits to the health and well-being of residents. Effective recreation programs promote the positive use of leisure time and a lifelong commitment to a healthy lifestyle, personal development, and a strong community.
Early settlers in Buena Park referred to the area as "Plaza Buena", which means "good park" in Spanish. This Parks Master Plan will support the City with its reputation, with its service to the community, and with positive steps to raise the bar with exceptional parks, programs, and services.
While the pandemic challenged staff with closure of parks and programs, the City of Buena Park has done an outstanding job bringing its parks and programs back to action. Many programs have registration and participation levels surpassing those of pre-pandemic levels. Not all programs are back to normal, but most have surpassed previous activity levels or are within 80 percent of pre-pandemic numbers.
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Buena Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan/Program Inventory & Assessment Page 7 of 30 Tables 1-4 highlight the growth of attendance with specific youth programs and services (youth sports, summer camps, and Parents Night Out). Table 1 provides an overview and summary of the registration totals for all programs by year. FY 2021/22 registrations as a whole are six percent beyond those before the pandemic. The participation for youth sports is represented in Table 2, which shows pre-pandemic numbers at 370, increasing 289 percent to 1,070 at the end of FY 2021/22.
The youth program registrations shown in Table 3 and 4 also display spikes in participation following the pandemic and the reopening of the City’s parks, programs, and services. As Table 3 shows, the Summer Camps attendance increased by 623 percent, and Table 4’s Parents Night Out increased by 145 percent following the pandemic.
In addition to the classes, programs, and activities, the City’s picnic shelter permits have increased substantially as is demonstrated in Table 5.
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Every City is limited by the facilities, budgets, and staffing available; however, opportunities will always remain for the City to be creative, to partner, and to collaborate with other public and private service providers to expand its footprint and service impact. Other communities have found success by collaborating on programs with a local Boys and Girls Club, a YMCA, a local school, or a neighboring city to expand the City’s programs, services, and facilities available to its community.
Goal 1 of the City’s Strategic Plan opens with, “Expand collaborations with local and regional agencies to share resources, including recreational classes. The City and Department are committed to this strategy as several partnerships are active in Buena Park. Buena Park Today provides several examples of such partnerships, including programs and services at the following locations:
− West Anaheim Youth Center (YMCA)
− The Map
− Westminster Ice
− El Rodeo Stables
In addition, the City provided our consultant team with the following additional examples of partnerships and agreements to expand, enhance, and provide additional expertise and support to the City’s programs and services. The following organizations have working agreements with the City to provide support services, expertise, funding, and logistical support to the City. − Friendly Center
− Buena Park Noon Lions
− Mercy House
− Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County
− Meals on Wheels Buena Park & Orange County
− Orange County Transportation Authority
− North Orange County Community College District
− Acacia Quilt Guild of Orange County
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YOUTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
(PRESCHOOL, SCHOOL AGE, TEENS)
A variety of programs are offered to the community for youth under 18 years. These include specific offerings for preschool-aged (under 5), school-age (5-12 years), and the teenage (13-17 years) population in Buena Park.
PRESCHOOL / EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
Quality preschool and early childhood programs introduce hands-on learning opportunities through art, music, dance, cooking, language, and motor-skill activities. These programs help preschoolers develop social and academic skills to prepare them for success in kindergarten and beyond. Feedback from other communities in Orange County report early childhood programs as one of the most in demand and successful programs offered.
The City of Buena Park provides programming for preschool-age children, including the examples shown below:
− Tot Time Playschool
− Little Stars Sports
− Aquatics Parent & Me Swim Lessons
− Dance Classes
− Pee Wee Basketball Clinic
− Horse Fun for Preschoolers
Preliminary Recommendations for Early Childhood / Preschool Programs While the City has a number of private service providers in the community, and the City provides activities for the early childhood age group, activities for this age group are often reported in other communities as the most in demand and most popular among the City’s activities and programs. Should the City choose to offer additional activities for this age group, the City may want to consider the following:
− Providing early childhood programs for toddlers with a variety and assortment of activities, including arts, story time, music, cooking, and game activities in a two to three hour block (two to three days per week). Some of these programs are offered in a mommy and me/parent-toddler format and others are provided for toddlers to support their independence and confidence away from parents. − Providing programs for parents not interested in committing to a few days per week, but may be interested in classes offered one day per week (30 minutes to an hour). The early childhood program types below can meet this need and demand:
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Preschool music, dance, and gymnastics;
Arts and crafts, cooking, and messy activities for toddlers are also in high demand. Preschoolers love these activities, but parents prefer these activities outside their home in a room designed and more appropriate for these messy play activities.
These early childhood classes can be offered inhouse, or can be offered with contract service providers. Cities have been known to recruit contract service providers similar to recruiting staff. As opposed to job applications and resumes, contract service providers submit a program proposal with details of the classes and activities they are qualified and interested in offering for the City.
SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS
School-age children spend 80 percent of their time outside of school, and one in five young people in the U.S. are alone after the school day ends. Quality afterschool programs promote positive youth development and offer a safe space where youth can explore, recreate, and play.
Effective afterschool programs provide learning settings with a wide range of benefits to youth, families, and communities. Afterschool programs can support social, emotional, cognitive, and academic development. These programs can reduce risky behaviors, promote physical health, and provide a safe and supportive environment for children and youth.
Quality afterschool programs understand children and youth in different age groups have different academic, psychological, and physical activity needs. A variety of activities should be considered with specific focus to the needs of this age group.
The City of Buena Park provides many recreation programs and opportunities for this age group, including the examples shown below:
− Parks and Playground Programs
− Youth Sports & Fitness Classes
− Swim Lessons
− Gymnastics and Tennis
− Martial Arts
− Summer and Afterschool Camps
− Arts, Theater, and Dance Classes
− Elementary Art Shows
− Buena Park Youth Theater
− Computer Programming
− Science, Robotics, and STEM Programs
− Parents Night Out
− Horse Fun for Kids
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− WINGS (Wonder, Inspire, Nature, Grow, Succeed) Afterschool Program1 1Savanna School District
Preliminary Recommendations for School-Age Programs
There are other general recreation classes the City may want to consider providing.
Some examples include:
Astronomy Classes
Arts and Crafts
Cooking Classes
− For working parents, access to day care and camps during the summer and on school breaks is critical. While the City provides this valuable service, some families may not need a full-day program. The City has a few multi-day camps listed for less than two hours per day. Providing more half-day and specialty camps may breathe new life into these camps.
− Other cities have found success by providing half-day specialty camps, such as sports camps, science camps, splash camps, dance camps and other program specific camps. With Buena Park’s partnership with El Rodeo Stables, The Map, and Westminster Ice, there may be opportunities for 3-4 hour half day camps.
Offering these half-day camps in the mornings and other camps in the afternoon provides parents options to work around their family’s need for camps. A child may have a passion for activities on the ice, on the tennis court, or with horses in the stables, and with a little planning and coordination, the City can provide a camp to allow time in the stables in the morning and an afternoon of learning computer programming skills.
− Afternoon camps can also create options for children attending summer school in the mornings. Children can attend summer school in the morning and an arts camp in the afternoons.
− There may also be opportunities available to partner with a local school to jointly offer programs after summer school and after the school day on campus.
TEEN PROGRAMS
Positive Experiences + Positive Relationships + Positive Environments = Positive Teen Development. Consistent with the Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs, Positive Teen Development is an intentional, prosocial approach that engages teens within their peer groups, communities, schools, and families in a manner that is productive and constructive; recognizes, utilizes, and enhances young people’s strengths; and promotes positive outcomes for young people by providing Tool 3: Parks, Facilities, and Program Inventory 45
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Buena Park provides programs for age groups inclusive of teens and a few dedicated to teens; however, many of the programs and activities include younger and/or older participants. The following is a summary of the teen programs offered in Buena Park:
− Teens Night Out
− VOLT Volunteer Program
− VOLT Leadership Committee
− Arts, Theater, and Dance Classes
− Middle School/High School Art Show
− Buena Park Youth Theater
− Computer Programming
− Basketball & Volleyball Classes
− Youth Employment Services
Providing resources, training, and mentors for teens as they prepare to enter the work force is a valuable tool for teens and is helpful for local businesses.
Connecting businesses with teens looking for a job is a start, but these youth employment programs can also provide resources, tips, and examples to help teens and young adults successfully navigate the job search process.
The Buena Park Collaborative provides a number of social service programs in Buena Park including a partnership with OCAPICA to provide a Youth Employment Program. The program provides at risk young adults, 16-24 years old, with one on one case management, job readiness workshops, support for essential needs, a paid work experience program as well as educational advising. The City provided financial support to the Buena Park Collaborative through the CDBG program, but may want to explore additional opportunities to provide in kind or other support for these valuable services.
Preliminary Recommendations for Teen Programs
− Teen Dances
− Battle of the Bands
− Skateboarding
− Leaders in Training
− Junior Lifeguards
− A Teen Center and Indoor Spaces designed with teens in mind − Leaders in Training (LIT) and Junior Lifeguards
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PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITY TYPES
Between school and downtime, we hope most youth have an opportunity to experience an extracurricular activity. As opportunities are available, children should be encouraged to try a variety of activities. These classes, sports teams, and other programs provide children and teens an opportunity to pursue a special interest that's outside of the typical educational curriculum. These programs can also boost children's social and academic skills. Luckily, there are more choices than ever for kids to find a pursuit that may ignite a true passion.
SPORTS, FITNESS, AND AQUATICS
The City has an impressive assortment of sports, fitness, and aquatics programs available through the Community Services Department. The programs below provide something literally for everyone from tots to teens, and from adults to seniors.
Examples of these programs and services are provided below:
BUENA PARK SPORTS PROGRAMS
− Youth Track & Field Meet
− Youth Basketball
− Youth Volleyball
− Youth Soccer
− Sports Smash
− Summertime Sports Series
− Youth Sports Leagues
Youth Soccer League
Youth Basketball League
P-Nut Baseball Leagues
− Gymnastics
− Skyhawks Sports
Multi-Sport
Soccer
Flag Football
− Martial Arts
Aikido
Special Needs Martial Arts
Karate/Self-Defense
Stick & Move Martial Arts
Japanese Swordsmanship - laido
− Westminster Ice
Parent & Me Ice Skating
Ice Skating for Tots
Beginning Ice Skatng
Ice Hockey Skating Skills
Ice Skating for Adults
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Softball
Basketball
Volleyball
− Tennis
Aces Tennis Classes
Adult Cardio Tennis
Skyhawk Tennis
Preliminary Recommendations for Sports
While Buena Park provides many great sports activities, there are popular programs offered in other communities the City of Buena Park may want to consider. Some examples include:
− Adult Leagues
Soccer
Futsol
Flag Football
Lacrosse
Cornhole
− Youth and Adult Ice and/or Roller Hockey Leagues
− Youth Lacrosse and Rugby Leagues
− Tennis Camps, Leagues, and Ladder Play
− Badminton Programs and Leagues
− Pickleball Programs and Leagues
− Ice Cream Leagues – Sports Leagues for Tots
Note:
− Some of the sports listed above require specific courts and facilities that may not be available to the City today. With this said, use and/or collaborations with local schools and other private service providers, such as The Map, Westminster Ice, YMCA’s and Boys and Girls Clubs can often provide space, facilities, and an operations partner to provide these programs for the community.
BUENA PARK FITNESS CLASSES
- PiYo
- Zumba
- Yoga – Kundalini
- Strength and Conditioning Training
- Tai Chi Chuan
- Combined T’ai Chi Chih (Los Alamitos Community Center) - Adult Boot Camp
- At Home Cardio Workout
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The City of Buena Park has a comprehensive fitness program for its community, but may want to consider the following:
− Senior Splash (Water Aerobics for Seniors)
− Running and Bicycle Clubs1
1Included among Community Services’ Goal 1 of the City’s Strategic Plan.
BUENA PARK AQUATICS ACTIVITIES
The City of Buena Park has pools at Boisseranc Park and Peak Park, and has a wading pool at Carl Brenner Park. Programs are provided for little ones as young as 10 months and for ages up to adults. Examples of the programs and services provided include:
− Group, private swim lessons
− Pool Rentals
− Recreation Swimming
− Saturday Theme Days
Preliminary Recommendations for Aquatics
The City of Buena Park has a comprehensive aquatics program for its community, but may want to consider the following:
− Junior Lifeguards
− Synchronized Swimming
− Summer Splash Camps
− Dive-in Movies
− Teen Pool Parties
− Birthday Party Packages
PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
Dance and performing arts programs can provide powerful benefits for children by nurturing their talent and sparking their creativity. Creative movement can positively impact a child’s physical, emotional, and mental health, and… dancing is a fun way to release a child’s energy and excitement!
Many studies have concluded that youth who participate in performing arts enjoy improved performance in their academic subjects. The confidence gained and the enhanced communication skills developed often empower these youth in whatever career path they decide to take up as young adults.
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− Buena Park Youth Theater
− Civic Theater
− Community Chorus Performances
− BP CultureFest
− Webby Ballet & Tap Combo
− Webby Beginning Classical Ballet
− Webby Creative Dance & Ballet
− Belly Dancing
− Ballroom Dance
− Line Dancing
Preliminary Recommendations for Performing Arts
The City of Buena Park has a comprehensive performing arts program for its community, but may want to consider the following:
− Voice and Singing Classes and Activities
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM Programs) Science and nature activities help children to better understand the environment they live in. These activities help children develop analytical thinking, problem solving and coping skills. Science and nature activities are also important in developing children’s creativity.
Examples of STEM programs provided in Buena Park include:
− Galaxy Defenders
− Secret Agent Lab
− Crazy Chemworks
− Rollercoaster Robotics
− Robots 101
− Nasa Space Academy
− Science in Action
− Blue Brain Robotics
− Edison Robotics
− Robotics Fun with Robo X1
− Community Gardens
In-ground garden plots x168 (Community Garden at Thelma Ave.) Raised garden plots x20 (Senior Center)
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Mit Scratch Programming
Create Video Games with Unity Engine
Unreal Engine Game Design
Video Game Design
Intro to Computer Coding
Intro to Python Coding
Mindcraft Make Code
Game Development and Design
Preliminary Recommendations for STEM Programs
The City provides a variety of STEM programs for its community, but may want to consider adding Gardening Classes in conjunction with its Community Gardens and potentially with the University of California Master Gardeners. Additional information on the UC Master Gardeners is available online at https://mg.ucanr.edu
ARTS & CRAFTS CLASSES/ACTIVITES
Arts and Crafts are a great outlet to explore, express, and create, especially for children during their growing years. Arts and Crafts are an integral tool in child development as it fuels their curiosity, creativity and provides them with an outlet.
Creating their projects helps with motor skill development, problem-solving and critical thinking skills and is often directly linked to improved academic performance.
Examples of the programs offered in Buena Park include the following:
− Anime Art
− Cartoon Drawing
− Palettes in the Park
− Scrapbooking & Card Making
− Artists Workshop
− Family Art Festival
− Art Exhibits and Shows
− Middle & High School Art Show
Preliminary Recommendations for Arts and Crafts
The City of Buena Park may want to consider the following:
− Cooking and Culinary Arts
− Ceramics for Children & Adults
− Jewelry Making Classes
CHILD CARE & DAY CAMPS
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The City of Buena Park provides opportunities for these afterschool childcare and day camp programs with the following programs:
− Summer Camp
− Cowboy/Cowgirl Summer Camp
− Skyhawks Soccer Camp
− Computer Animation Camp
− Watercolor Camp
− WINGS (Wonder, Inspire, Nature, Grow, Succeed) Afterschool Program1 1Savanna School District
Preliminary Recommendations for Child Care
The City may want to consider providing additional day camps opportunities, such as the examples included below:
− Afterschool Child Care
− Recommendations for specialty and half-day camps described in more detail on page 10 in the School Age Programs Section.
BUENA PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
The Buena Park Library District is an independent special district organized in 1919 under the Education Code of California, Sections 19600-19734. This free public library presents and makes its facilities available for a variety of programs for youth and adults, and prioritizes the materials and services based on the needs of the Buena Park community.
The Volunteer Guild, the Library’s support group, works diligently to provide supplemental funding for programs for children, teens and adults and for other important library services to its community. The Guild Book Store is located on the second floor of the Library.
Our Mission – Why we're here
− The Buena Park Library is committed to providing free and equal access to information, programs and services to educate, entertain and enrich the lives of our diverse community.
Our Vision – What we want to achieve
− The Buena Park Library is our community's center for discovery, lifelong learning, enjoyment, and connection with others.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
We all know that leading an active lifestyle is good for us. If you participate in regular moderate physical activity, you can expect to enjoy numerous health and social benefits. Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Being physically active can improve your brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your ability to do everyday activities.
Adults who sit less and do any amount of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity gain health benefits. Only a few lifestyle choices have as large an impact on your health as physical activity. Everyone can experience the health benefits of physical activity… age, abilities, ethnicity, shape, or size do not matter.
The City of Buena Park offers a variety of activities for its adult population:
Fitness Classes
− Boot Camps
− At Home Cardio Workouts
− PiYo
− Yoga – Kundalin
− Zumba
Adult Sports Leagues
− Softball
− Basketball
− Volleyball
Martial Arts
− Aikido
− Tai Chi Chuan
− Japanese Swordmanship
− Self-Defense for Women
Tai Chi Chih
Belly Dancing
CPR and First Aid
Smoking Cessation
Ice Skating for Adults
Community Gardens
Palettes in the Park
Community Chorus
Microsoft Computer Classes
Horse Fun for Adults
Adult Tennis Classes
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The City of Buena Park has a comprehensive adult program for its community, but may want to consider the following:
− Adult Sports Leagues
Soccer
Flag Football
Kickball
Tennis and Pickleball
− Cornhole Tournaments
Note:
− While the City’s outdoor sports facilities are limited, there may be opportunities to collaborate with neighboring cities on these programs. As an example, Buena Park may provide one or more fields on one or more days, and a neighboring community and/or school district may provide other fields on other days.
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SENIOR PROGRAMS
Recognizing California’s population of residents 65 years and older is projected to grow to 8.6 million by 2030, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order calling for the creation of a Master Plan for Aging (MPA) in June 2019.
California’s Master Plan for Aging (MPA) affirms the priority of the health and wellbeing of older Californians. It is a “blueprint” for the state, local governments, the private sector, and philanthropy to better prepare California’s leadership on aging, disability, and equity.
The Master Plan for Aging outlines five goals and twenty-three strategies to build a California for All Ages by 2030. The following briefly describes these goals:
Goal One: Housing for All Ages and Stages
− We will live where we choose as we age in communities that are age, disability, dementia-friendly, and climate and disaster-ready.
Goal Two: Health Reimagined
− We will have access to the services we need to live at home in our communities and to optimize our health and quality of life.
Goal Three: Inclusion and Equity, Not Isolation
− We will have lifelong opportunities for work, volunteering, engagement, and leadership, and will be protected from isolation, discrimination, abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Goal Four: Caregiving That Works
− We will be prepared for and supported through the rewards and challenges of caring for aging loved ones.
Goal Five: Affording Aging
− We will have economic security for as long as we live.
The City of Buena Park’s mission for Seniors is to “provide the mature adult population in the community with a diverse offering of recreational, educational, social and human service programs in environments which promote a spirit of dignity and limitless potential for later life enrichment.” The City of Buena Park offers an assortment of programs and services for seniors at its Senior Activity Center. A combination of self-directed activities, scheduled programs, and services are available for the senior community, including:
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Senior Café
Meals on Wheels OC Home Delivered Meals
Grocery Food Distribution
− Special Events
− Senior Transportation
− Computer Lab
− Senior Outreach & Social Services
Resource and Information
Homeless Outreach
Clutter Support Group
Caregiver Support
Grief Support Group
Legal Aid
Medicare Counseling
AARP
Tax Assistance
− Senior Clubs
Social Club
Needlecraft Club
Scrapbooking Club
Acacia Quilt Guild
Boys ‘n Berries Square Dance Club
− Senior Sports & Fitness
Pickleball
Senior Fitness Facility
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
Fit Mind, Fit Body
Exercise Classes
Table Tennis
− Line Dancing
− Hula & Ukulele
− Karaoke
− Senior Billiards & Game Room
− Bingo
− American Mahjong
− Senior Art Display
− Community Gardens
− North OC Continuing Education Classes for Seniors
− Autumn Movie Night
− Senior Dances
− Korean Dancing and Drum
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The City provides a comprehensive program for its senior community, but may want to consider adding gardening classes in conjunction with its Community Gardens and potentially with the University of California Master Gardeners. Additional information on the UC Master Gardeners is available onlineat https://mg.ucanr.edu.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Community-wide events bring people from all walks of life together, strengthening the bonds between them. Studies have shown that building healthy relationships and spending time with your family, friends, and others in your community can help improve your mental well-being.
Establishing a strong identity and a sense of pride for a community is important, especially for smaller cities. Smaller cities can use community events to connect residents and to keep old traditions alive, while making new traditions.
The City of Buena Park provides several special events each season to bring the community together in celebration.
A sample of these events include:
− Spring Extravaganza
− Movies Under the Stars
− Summer Concert Series
− Symphony on the Go!
− Community Chorus Performances
− BP CultureFest
− Silverado Day (BP Noon Lions)
− Cops and Goblins
− Art Shows and Art Festivals
− Food Truck Festival
− Candy Caneland and Craft Fair
− Christmas Tree Lighting
− Civic Theater
− Memorial Day Remembrance
− Veteran’s Honor Walk
− All-City Track and Field Meet
− Family Art Festival
Preliminary Recommendations for Special Events
The City of Buena Park may want to consider offering joint events in conjunction with the North Orange County Chamber. Events such as an Art Walk in a Buena Park business district to celebrate local artists. These events bring the community together in celebration, but also assist in bringing an audience to the business district to promote these local businesses.
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− Events are also typically challenged with budgets for new or growing special events; however, popular/signature events with large crowds and attendance have built-in opportunities for sponsorships from local businesses.
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SOCIAL SERVICES
Parks and communities are more than just arts, music, and sports classes. The benefits of recreation are meaningless to a child, parent, or family in crisis. The City of Buena Park has a Homeless Outreach Team, Senior Outreach and Social Services, Grocery Food Distribution, Resource and Information for Seniors, and additional social services online through 2-1-1 Orange County through its Seniors and Human Services Division.
As its website shares, “The City of Buena Park is committed to addressing and working with the unhoused in the community, and has taken several steps to assist individuals. In 2016, the Buena Park Police Dept. established the Homeless Liaison Officer (HLO) Unit, comprised of specially trained police officers dedicated to going out into the community and assisting the unhoused population”. “In 2021, the City added a separate Homeless Outreach Team to supplement the HLO's efforts. The Homeless Outreach Team is made up of case managers and an outreach coordinator that are taking a tailored approach to support the unhoused community. The team fosters relationships to develop comprehensive and compassionate solutions that include referrals to social services, shelter options and case management. The team is out in the community connecting with unhoused individuals on a daily basis”.
The Buena Park Community Center is the new home of the Friendly Center. Officially opening its doors on September 14, 2022, the Friendly Center is a Community Resource Center offering over 15 wraparound programs to provide struggling families the unique opportunity to find resources that combat the various intersecting barriers of poverty while meeting immediate needs. Friendly Center’s multifaceted, holistic approach of providing assistance through a variety of programs effectively helps families transition from crisis to self-sufficiency.
The City is also supported with social services provided by the Buena Park Collaborative. The Buena Park Collaborative is a collective of residents; representatives of elected federal, state, and county officials; city government; city services organizations; faith-based organizations; businesses; non-profit organizations; and county and state agencies. The City has provided financial support to the Buena Park Collaborative through the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). The Buena Park Collaborative is invested in impacting the health and well-being of the Buena Park Community.
These programs are critical as they provide a caring and helpful hand to individuals, couples, and families with support and assistance to identify and access available services.
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The Seniors and Human Services Division provides valuable and needed services to the community of Buena Park. The City’s website markets and targets these services to seniors and to the homeless community, yet similar resources and services are provided by the Friendly Center at the Buena Park Community Center and the Buena Park Collaborative, described above.
The City may want to consider providing additional information and exposure to these valuable social services on its website. These programs and services are provided to the community, but are not found as a service or resource on the City’s website as is 2-1-1 Orange County, the National Association on Mental Illness, or the OC Health Agency Crisis Assessment.
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DISABILITY SERVICES
Nearly everyone faces hardships and difficulties at one time or another, but for people with disabilities and special needs, barriers can be more frequent and have a greater impact. The World Health Organization (WHO) describes barriers as being more than just physical obstacles. These include aspects, such as… − A physical environment that is not accessible;
− A lack of relevant assistive technology (assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices);
− Negative attitudes toward people with disabilities; and − Services, systems, and policies that are either nonexistent or that hinder the involvement of all people with a health condition in all areas of life.
Community inclusion is the opportunity to live and exist as a contributing member of the community while being valued for one’s abilities and uniqueness, regardless of disability. The ultimate goal of community inclusion is the participation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across a range of areas, including:
− Employment
− Housing
− Education
− Recreation and Leisure
− Civic Engagement
− Peer Support
Inclusion of people with disabilities into everyday activities involves practices and policies designed to identify and remove barriers such as physical, communication, and attitudinal, that hamper individuals’ ability to have full participation in society, the same as people without disabilities. Inclusion involves:
− Receiving fair treatment from others (nondiscrimination); − Making products, communications, and the physical environment more usable by as many people as possible (universal design);
− Modifying items, procedures, or systems to enable a person with a disability to use them to the maximum extent possible (reasonable accommodations); and − Eliminating the belief that people with disabilities are unhealthy or less capable of doing things (stigma, stereotypes).
Public entities have an ongoing obligation to ensure individuals with disabilities are not excluded from programs and services because facilities are unusable or inaccessible to them. ADA allows entities confronted with limited financial resources to improve accessibility without excessive expense. In the years since the ADA took effect, public facilities have become increasingly accessible.
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Delivery of services to persons with special needs can present numerous challenges including training of workers, finding staff with training in specific areas for children who need one-on-one attention, and keeping costs low, while providing appropriate and quality accommodations. For parents, the continuum of special services and childcare for their special needs child from infant care to preschool to kindergarten and beyond can be challenging when considering cost, availability, location, and transportation.
Preliminary Recommendations for Disability Services
− Create a Committee or Commission to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council and City staff to address concerns or issues affecting people with special needs, including those with physical and mental disabilities, and to make recommendations on new programs and services.
− Develop an Inclusion Policy dedicated and committed to following the guidelines established by ADA to ensure all programs, activities, and services are accessible and available to individuals with disabilities. − Develop inclusion programs to allow participants the opportunity for more “hands‐on” job training classes, to improve their potential for finding employment.
− In cooperation with local school districts and the County of Orange Social Service Agency, develop programs specific to persons with disabilities, such as independent living programs, summer programs, after school programs, and job training to support its residents with disabilities.
− Explore cooperative agreements with other Orange County communities and nonprofits, such as REACH or the Regional Center of Orange County to provide programming opportunities for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Who is Buena Park?
A Community Profile
Understanding the demographic
context of a community can create a
valuable perspective for understanding
current parks and recreation facility and
program requirements and, moreover, for
anticipating parks and recreation facility and
program needs in the future. A complete
demographics analysis was developed
utilizing the Environmental Systems Research
Institute (Esri) 2022 demographic datasets.
This information helps to gain a deeper
understanding of “whom” the community is
and “where” they are geographically. Exhibit
1 illustrates the 2022 demographic profile for
the City of Buena Park, California.
Five community characteristics have been
prepared as a foundation for understanding
City residents’ recreation needs and
preferences now and in the future.
• Population estimates and forecasts;
• Age distribution;
• Household information;
• Household income; and
• Tapestry lifemode groups.
POPULATION ESTIMATES AND FORECASTS
Exhibit 2, Buena Park Population Growth,
presents a twenty-two year history of
population growth within the area. As the
data illustrates, the population during the 2010 to 2022 time frame has increased from 80,431 residents to 83,430 residents, reflecting a 3.7% change, with approximately 250 new residents documented each year on average.
The Esri forecast data set predicts a decrease in the population with a total population of 82,780 in 2027. The five year growth percent change from 2022 to 2027 of -0.9% is below the County’s average growth rate of -0.1% change from 2022 to 2027. The forecasted population for the City of Buena Park in 2032 is 83,491.
California’s resident population has been declining, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau published in March 2022. Lower levels of international migration, declining birth rates, increases in deaths, the high cost of living, soaring housing prices, and more work-from-home options all play a role in this trend of declining population in California cities.
Exhibit 1: City of Buena Park Demographic Profile
Source: Esri 2022 Demographic Data 2022 &
The Department of Finance 2022
Population Estimate
83,430
2022 Population
3.30 Average
Household Size
$88,162
Median
Household
Income
36.6 Median Age
Exhibit 2: Buena Park Population Growth (2010-2032)
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AGE DISTRIBUTION
The City of Buena Park’s Age Profile is illustrated in Exhibit 3 and Exhibit 3.1. The City of Buena Park’s age profile is similar to that of the County of Orange. Buena Park has a slightly higher youth population compared to the County of Orange; 23% of the population is below 19 years of age. 14% of the population in Buena Park is over 65 years of age, which is lower than the 17.6% that are over 65 years of age for all of Orange County.
Overall, the City of Buena Park’s age profile shows that all ages are equally represented in the City. There is a mixture of toddlers, youth, young adults, middle aged, active adults, and seniors in the city which require a wide varieity of recreation opportunties.
Exhibit 3: 2022 Buena Park Age Profile
Exhibit 3.1: 2022 Buena Park Age Profile compared to Orange County Age Profile Tool 4: Demographic Assessment
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Exhibit 4: Population Change by Age Group (2010, 2022, 2027) Exhibit 4 reveals:
• During the 2010 to 2022 time frame, the greatest growth in population by age group was evidenced among City residents 65 to 69 years (46.9%), those 70 to 74 years (38.5%), and those 60 to 64 (36.4%).
• During the 2010 to 2022 time frame, the greatest decline in population by age group was evidenced among City residents under 15 to 19 years of age (-18.8%), those 45 to 49 years (-17.6%), and those 50 to 54 (-16.4%). • Overall the population under 19 has been declining and will continue to decline which is similar to the County trend.
• In 2010, 43.7% of Buena Park households had children under the age of 18. • As a result of the changes in the distribution by age, the median age in the City grew from 35 years in 2010 to 36.6 years in 2022.
Exhibit 4, Population Change by Age Group, presents a seventeen-year pattern of population growth by age group within the City.
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HOUSEHOLD INCOME
The median household
income in 2022 for the
city was $88,162. The
median household
income for the County
of Orange was $105,674
in 2022. The median
income figure in the
City is projected to grow
16.9% during the 2022 to
2027 period compared
to 15.6% for the County.
Exhibit 8: Median Household Income in Buena Park compared to Orange County
HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION
Average household size in the City of
Buena Park remained the same with 3.37
persons per household in 2010 to 3.30
persons per household in 2022 which is
higher than the County average of 2.91
persons per household in 2022.
Exhibit 6 illustrates housing unit growth
in the City during the 2010 to 2022 time
frame occurred at a 4.3% rate, with
approximately 88 new housing units
documented each year on average. The
City housing unit growth during the 2010-
2022 time frame (4.3%) was below the rate
in the County which was 8.9%.
Exhibit 7 shows the City’s proportion of
homeowners has been similar over the
past twelve-year period from 53.1% to
52.2%. Renters have increased slightly
(4.1%) during the 2010 to 2022 time frame.
The median housing value of $646,917 in
the City of Buena Park in 2022 is below
the median value of $783,700 in Orange
County.
Exhibit 7: % of Owners, Renters, and Vacant Housing Units Exhibit 6: Number of Housing Units in Buena Park
Exhibit 5: Average Household Size
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2 8
(2B, 2C, 2D)
Average Age: 40.2
Average Income: $91K
% of Buena Park HH: 35.30%
(8A)
Average Age: 39
Average Income: $69K
% of Buena Park HH: 9.37%
Typically prosperous married couples
living in older suburban neighborhoods or
townhomes. Majority are homeowners.
Many with older children. Generally
interested in active recreation and fitness.
Mix of single/married, renters/
homeowners, and middle/working class.
Majority attended college. Internet savvy.
Commonly interested in night life and
outdoor activities.
TAPESTRY SEGMENTS
Esri’s Tapestry Segmentation System is
built from using a large, well-selected
array of attributes of demographic
and socioeconomic variables to
identify numerous unique consumer
markets throughout the United
States. Reflecting the diversity among
American neighborhoods, Tapestry
includes 67 distinct market segments.
For a broader view of consumer
markets, segments are summarized
by 14 LifeMode groups. LifeMode
groups share similar demographic
characteristics and consumer
behavior patterns. Neighborhoods
with the most similar characteristics
are grouped together.
Households in the City of Buena Park
fall into one of four Tapestry Lifemode
groups:
7 (7B, 7C)
Average Age: 33.3
Average Income: $56.5K
% of Buena Park HH: 27.89%
Typically young married couples with
children and grandparents who are multigenerational and multilingual. Focus on children activities. Generally interested
in sports and water/theme parks.
Comfortable with technology.
13 (13A, 13B)
Average Age: 30.6
Average Income: $42K
% of Buena Park HH: 27.44%
Typically married couples with children.
Includes Spanish speaking households.
Generally interested in active recreation
including soccer. Enjoy music and theme
parks. May use public transportation.
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CITY OF BUENA PARK
PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
BENCHMARK ASSESSMENT (DRAFT 03.29.23)
This benchmark assessment is a comparison of the City of Buena Park with similar communities in the surrounding region of north Orange County. A review, study, and benchmark of Buena Park’s performance compared to communities with similar characteristics in population, demographics, and cultural make-up is a tool to help the City answer the question, “how are we doing?”
The City of La Habra, Yorba Linda, and Placentia were selected due to proximity, size, and demographics. This assessment measures components of the park system in Buena Park and provides a comparison with similar agencies for the purpose of identifying and evaluating potential opportunities to raise the bar with an aim of increasing some aspect of the City’s performance.
With respect to the data reported, it is important to understand variances will exist with information due to how each agency collects, maintains, and reports its data. Minor variations are common, but any significant variation will be noted. These variations may impact per capita comparisons and allocation data within the budget. The comparisons and metrics in this benchmark must be viewed with this in mind.
For additional perspective beyond this benchmark comparison, the National Parks and Recreation Association (NRPA) provides similar metrics to assist the City in evaluating and measuring its performance. The 2022 NRPA Agency Performance Review provides a comprehensive resource of data and insights for park and recreation agencies in the United States. The 2022 NRPA Agency Performance Review highlights 27 of the most critical park and recreation metrics collected from the NRPA Park Metrics database. More information is available on the NRPA website, https://www.nrpa.org.
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TABLE 1 – GENERAL COMPARISON OF CITIES AND DEPARTMENTS
Summary
− All of the cities in the benchmark assessment are
named Community Services, with the exception of
Yorba Linda.
− Buena Park and Placentia are the only cities offering comprehensive social service programs in-house.
The social services in the other cities are specific to seniors and/or provided through others, such as the
County of Orange Social Services Agency.
− As Exhibit 1A illustrates, the City of Buena Park
provides 1.41 park acres per 1,000 residents.
− Buena Park provides 1.23 parks per square mile, with
1.93 parks per square mile being the average for all
cities included in this benchmark assessment.
Buena Park
1.41ac
La Habra
1.74ac
Yorba Linda
2.46ac
Placentia
1.17ac
EXHIBIT 1A
PARKS ACRES PER 1,000 RESIDENTS
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Note:
1. Excluding CIP, budget figures are from the City’s General Fund.
2. The recreation budgets and per capita spending for Yorba Linda and Placentia are elevated with maintenance expenses included within the displayed department budgets.
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RECREATION BUDGET BY YEAR
MAINTENANCE BUDGET PER PARK ACRE
Summary
− Yorba Linda has the largest recreation budget.
− Buena Park’s net cost per capita is the lowest
among the cities in this analysis.
− Buena Park and Placentia’s spending per capita
is lower than the other cities in this analysis.
− As Exhibit 2A displays, the recreation budgets for
Buena Park and La Habra are second and third
among the cities in the analysis. While Yorba
Linda appears to have a much larger budget,
this variance is directly related to the
maintenance costs in their department budget.
− Buena Park’s budget for park maintenance is
larger than any city in this analysis.
− As Exhibit 2B displays, Buena Park’s per acre
Budget for park maintenance is higher than the
other cities in the analysis. The per acre spending
is 6% above the next city and 32% above the
average of all cities in the analysis.
− The City of Buena Park has significantly more
recreation and park maintenance personnel
than the other cities in the analysis; however,
with its larger population, the personnel per 1,000
residents is more in line with the other cities in the
analysis
Buena Park La Habra Yorba Linda Placentia
EXHIBIT 2A
FY 22/23 FY 21/22 FY 20/21
Buena Park
$26,178
EXHIBIT 2B
La Habra
$24,752
Yorba Linda
$15,461
Placentia
$12,655
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− Buena Park has 7 community centers, a community gymnasium, and an event center, and provides more indoor facilities than the average of the cities included in the assessment. − Buena Park does not have soccer or football fields, but has 13 baseball and softball fields at City parks. Youth soccer and football programs are accommodated at school fields, on outfields of a ball diamond, and/or on fields in neighboring communities.
− Buena Park has two swimming pools and a wading pool for their community. La Habra and Placentia provide aquatics programs, but these programs are offered at local high school pools. − All of the cities have tennis courts for their community. Buena Park’s 8 courts are equal to the average number of courts from the cities in the benchmark assessment.
− Only Buena Park and La Habra have skate park for their community.
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Needs
Existing City
Facilities
Surplus /
Deficit (-)
School
Facilities
Available
Other
Facilities
Available*
Total Facilities
Available
Total Surplus/
Deficit(-)
Baseball
Organized Youth 1/ 11,427 pop. 7.3 3.0 -4.3 0.0 0.0 3 -4.3 Basketball (Indoor) 1/ 57,538 pop. 1.5 1.0 -0.5 0.0 0.0 1 -0.5 Football
Organized Youth 1/ 166,860 pop. 0.5 0.0 -0.5 0.0 0.0 0 -0.5 Soccer
Organized Youth 1/ 31,938 pop. 2.6 0.0 -2.6 0.0 0.0 0 -2.6 Softball
Organized Adult 1/ 12,843 pop. 6.5 7.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 7 0.5 Organized Youth 1/ 125,145 pop. 0.7 3.0 2.3 0.0 0.0 3 2.3 Surplus Deficit Analysis Considering Demand Only from Sports Organization Players who are City Residents Facility
2032 Future
Needs
Existing City
Facilities
Surplus /
Deficit (-)
School
Facilities
Available
Other
Facilities
Available*
Total Facilities
Available
Total Surplus/
Deficit(-)
Baseball
Organized Youth 1/ 15,534 pop. 5.4 3.0 -2.4 0.0 0.0 3 -2.4 Basketball 1/ 115,076 pop. 0.7 1.0 0.3 0.0 0.0 1 0.3
Football
Organized Youth 1/ 196,306 pop. 0.4 0.0 -0.4 0.0 0.0 0 -0.4 Soccer
Organized Youth 1/ 48,251 pop. 1.7 0.0 -1.7 0.0 0.0 0 -1.7 Softball
Organized Adult 1/ 32,106 pop. 2.6 7.0 4.4 0.0 0.0 7 4.4 Organized Youth 1/ 156,431 pop. 0.5 3.0 2.5 0.0 0.0 3 2.5 Local Facility Need Ratio
Local Facility Need Ratio
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Peak Day
Demand
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20 FEEDBACK COMMENTS COLLECTED (8/15/23) - draft
FACILITY NEED TIMES MENTIONED
Access to parks (from all sides of park,
crosswalks for safety)
4 Baseball field fencing (at Bellis, Peak) 1
Benches/Seating 3
Dog park 1
Drinking fountains 1
Exercise equipment 1
Family friendly spaces/gathering place 2
Landscape improvements (native plants,
pollinators, reduce water)
2 More community centers 1
More parks (in center of city, pocket) 4
More trees 3
Murals or art installations 1
Open green areas in parks (not
programmed)
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equipment, inclusive, innovative, at Peak
Park)
3 Renovate/upgrade parks 3
Repair Brenner Park wading pool 1
Restroom improvements (safety, open
hours, cleaner, more needed)
4 Shade structures (on Silverado trail and in
parks, at picnic rentals, at playgrounds)
6 Softball field lighting (at Boisseranc, Peak) 1
Splash pad 1
Swimming pool (open year-round, heated) 2
Walking path or trails (not concrete, in
flower track area, lighted)
3 PROGRAM NEED TIMES MENTIONED
Art and music programs for youth 1
Community engagement 1
Homeless outreach 3
Love Buena Park Event (more like this) 1
Nutrition and health 1
Outdoor education 1
Parking regulations/permits 1
Partner with schools 1
Security/safety 1
Small business incentive 1
Special needs (for adults) 1
Sports programs (training, better coaches) 2
STEAM for youth (Science, Tech,
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Comments:
1. Kid/family centered spaces. CA native plants to reduce water, benefit pollinators.
2. Currently Buena Park does not have enough parks in the central part of the city.
Many parks need upgrades that await funding.
3. Many of our parks have homeless issues and unsafe bathrooms. It would be nice to have more covered space like Larwin park. It is nice to have fun play equipment for children but some of the more innovative equipment at some local parks can have long lines and be unsafe. Build equipment that is accessible and sturdy. It would be nice to have more gathering places as well
4. Bellis park baseball fields needs new fencing around all of the baseball fields.
Boisseranc Park the southeast softball field needs lights to be utilized to the fullest potential with peanut and local baseball leagues. Peak park softball fields need lights and fencing around fields.
5. Every park should be accessible from every direction. It's frustrating to live a few blocks from a park you can't access without going way around. Park bathrooms should be open 24/7. There should be more trees and more space that is not set aside for specific activities, with wandering paths that aren't on concrete that can be painful to walk on. Also, we need more benches and well-maintained park amenities. We need a lot more parks - any small spots that can be used for pocket parks would help the physical and mental health of residents.
6. Social and recreational programs inclusive for adults with developmental disabled; preferably between the hours of 4-6pm.
7. We have to cross major streets to get to the parks nearby. Is there any way to add more green space closer to our neighborhood? Thank you.
8. (Spanish) Some need modernizing on the premises. Put additional community centers in some parks. Improve the shade structures and put more of these structures, depending on the size of the park. Reduce the number of homeless people in the parks. The creation of programs such as: STEAM for children, sports training, outdoor educational programs, nutrition and self-health awareness, community outreach programs, etc. is necessary. Creation of recreation programs for the community. More trails, splash pads, shade in the playgrounds, modernizing them and adding adaptations there for children with special needs.
Seek an affiliation or sponsorship to create art and music programs for teenagers and young people from “underserved” classes. Seek the support and work with various organizations to create instructional programs in art, music and visual arts to improve the quality of life through these activities.
9. Since many of the parks are older, there needs to be improvements. New trees, native plants, shade areas for people, water fountains etc. Also, many of the benches for people to sit should be replaced, since they are made of wood and deteriorated. (IE: Bellis Park)
10. Include more exercise equipment at the park. Also, cleaner restrooms.
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11. It would be nice to have a walking trail in the flower track area. I know that there was discussion on this but I have not heard any news on the decision. Also on Dale Avenue there should be a crosswalk so kids can cross safely from the Boisseranc park to Carnation Drive. It’s a busy intersection and there should be safety for young kids. I love the summer programs that are offered through the city, including the ones at Boisseranc park that you pay for and the free ones at the event center. The heated pools are so nice as well. The youth staff is amazing at the pools, summer activities and other city events. I really feel that Buena Park truly cares about youth programs and improving the city. I like the idea of changing the Sears building into living space. We need more housing and it will hopefully provide good income for the city. The homeless in the area is a concern but I feel like that’s California now.
12. The Love Buena Park Event was great for cleaning up the city while providing a way for the community to give back. Can we do it more frequently? Is there incentive to bring in higher quality small businesses—coffee shops, boutiques, and shopping to BP? Most buildings are old, and chains and big-box stores sell lowquality items. BP is affordable, but the business/restaurant offerings could be much better! I grew up in BP, moved away, and am now returning as an adult, and it's gotten worse. Vacant buildings, hole in the wall food places etc. I drive to other areas to meet with clients or friends. I would rather stay local, but there are limited options. Just wish there was more creativity too - murals, art installations etc.
13. Buena Park and North Orange County have very little natural green spaces. It would seem that since our city is called Buena Park, that our city should be known for having "Beautiful Parks". We have the Southern California Edison belt which is a great green space, but it is too hot to use during the summer months (no shade). It would be great to have a park nearby to walk around. To get back to nature, I have to drive to Fullerton to enjoy the Fullerton Loop or over to Maxwell or Twila Reed Park to enjoy their magnificent trees and large grassy areas.
14. More and better Dog Parks.
15. Lights on the greenbelt (path under Edison lines) and convenient crosswalks to connect trail across busy streets. Year round access to swimming pool.
Connections between city services/programs and schools in our community.
Improved security/safety at parks.
16. Restrooms at all parks. Better training for youth sports coaches. Many don’t have a clue how to run a practice. Why don’t the patio picnic rental areas have a full roof?
17. William Peaks park is a place where many families gather and memories are made. Although the playground is usable, it could use some TLC. The condition of the playground is filthy from the elements and worn down. Please consider upgrading WP park if budget permits. Thank you for your time.
18. Hello, we are current residents near the Peak Park playground. We have a 5 year old and a 2 year old and would love to see a renewed playground area with more seating for parents, more shaded areas and upgraded playground equipment. We are excited to hear about the Master Plan project and we are just hoping and asking for it to be completed in a time frame when our kids are still young enough to enjoy it! Thank you so much for your time. Excited to hear more updates.
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19. Me gustaría existiera mejor regulación en que tipo de camiones de compañías son permitidos estacionarse en las calles, por cuantos días uno puede estacionar su auto sin recibir ticket, ya que hay muchos autos abandonados y ocupan mucho espacio para las familias que trabajamos y no tener estacionamiento dentro de un contrato es necesiario.
I wish there were better regulations on what type of company trucks are allowed to park on the streets, for how many days one can park their car without receiving a ticket, since there are many abandoned cars and they take up a lot of space for families that work and do not having parking within a contract is necessary.
20. Please get the Carl Brenner Park wading pool back in service. The neighborhood has many young families moving in and this would be a wonderful option for summer.
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853-08 Buena Park • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Stakeholder Interview Summary Page 1
CITY OF BUENA PARK
PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEW SUMMARY
June 12, 2023
INTRODUCTION
Stakeholder interviews were conducted between March 8 and May 30, 2023. Seven (7) questions were asked of thirteen (13) community stakeholders including City Council Members, School District representatives, City staff, and community leaders. Stakeholders were emailed a one-page questionnaire related to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
They were asked to fill out the questionnaire, then later schedule an in person or video conference interview with an RJM representative to discuss their responses in more detail.
QUESTION #1
What are the most important issues in Buena Park related to the parks, recreation facilities, programs and services currently provided?
Need more parkland & open space with even distribution 4 Safety in parks and facilities 4
Homeless 3
Maintenance (budget, park equipment, need clean environment, 3 Update, renovate, and modernize parks & infrastructure 3 Lighting and cameras should be added to all parks 2
Programs for non-English speaking citizens (Spanish and Korean) 2 Gomez Park (need more parks like this) 2
Update youth programs 2
Access to facilities and parks (mobility issues, from home to parks) 1 Air quality (more trees/plants) 1
Brenner Park Improvements 1
Childcare (3-5 year olds) 1
Club house utilization 1
Communication 1
Departments annual events 1
Drug use 1
Healthy living through parks 1
Need funding for programs 1
Parks bring people together 1
Pool equipment rooms (Peak Park) 1
Providing amenities that are desired 1
Quality of programs offered / quality of land 1
Senior programs 1
Staffing 1
Summer programs 1
Use joint use agreements 1
Vendor selection process / policy transparency 1
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853-08 Buena Park • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Stakeholder Interview Summary Page 2 QUESTION #2
What are the most important parks, recreation facilities, programs and services for residents in the future?
Everyone has access to parks (create new parks, more parkland at Artesia + Beach) 4 Safety (lighting, cameras, homeless, drinking at parks, restrooms don’t feel safe, park ranger program)
4 Exercise equipment (at parks, along Silverado Trail) 2 New, quality equipment and best programming 2
Pickleball 2
Sports 2
Variety of facilities, programs, and services 2
Bellis Park 1
Boisseranc Park 1
Broadband (internet in parks) 1
Changes in demographics 1
Climate issues - plan for a sustainable green environment / protect green space from developers and housing
1 Distribute facilities where they are desired 1
Dog waste dispensers 1
EV stalls need to be renovated 1
Explore joint use opportunities with schools and pocket parks in future developments 1 Have parks mission statement in general plan 1
Knott + La Palma - HOPE school 1
Knowing there are limited opportunities to increase amount/size of parks 1 Modern parks to meed dynamic community needs (good maintenance + operations, use land as effectivly as possible)
1 More swimming lessons 1
More trees 1
Multimodal transportation plan 1
Peak Park 1
Physical health tied to mental health 1
Programs that provide services to the residents 1
Provide programs that draw the attention of our youth 1 Pump track (Peak Park) 1
Senior programs 1
Soccer 1
Splash pad (Brenner Park) 1
Staff members who can help community be healthier 1
Talk with staff about park in-lieu fees 1
Verify park acreage 1
Walking 1
Whitaker Park - trail loop (need plans) 1
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853-08 Buena Park • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Stakeholder Interview Summary Page 3 QUESTION #3
What does the Community Services Department do best in providing parks, recreation facilities, programs, and services to community residents? Variety of programs (many offered, advertised well, for all ages, at many facilities) 8 Special events (summer concerts / movies in the park) 3 Staff (caring, outgoing, dedicated, leadership, happy, team) 3 Colloborate with community partners/schools 2
Free or low cost programs 2
Kids programs 2
Maintenance 2
Senior activities and services 2
Summer camps and activities 2
Language assets 1
Little league baseball 1
Offer fair compensation to grow a knowledge base of professionals in recreation department
1 Provide programs that are popular in community / evolve programs with needs 1 Providing jobs for youth 1
Small town feel 1
Softball program (stay over camp in town) 1
Summer swim program 1
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853-08 Buena Park • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Stakeholder Interview Summary Page 4 QUESTION #4
How can the Community Services Department improve in providing parks, recreation facilities, programs, and services to community residents? Collaborate with community partners and local businesses 2 Community events 2
Community gardens (Carlsbad “permaculture garden” program, evaluate garden “beds” and community involvement in operations, resident education) 2 Events and programs in different parts of city 2
Multilingual communications (seasonal staff not fully trained in assisting non-english speakers in filling out forms for programs, translations available in Spanish and Korean) 2 Upgrade existing parks and facilities to maximize the usability 2 Build platforms for slides 1
Community services department have education component 1 Conduct surveys and interviews to get data on needs 1
Increase marketing to showcase projects, parks, facilities, programs, and services 1 More facilities and programs that promote health and wellness (healthy cooking class, fitness center, group exercise classes)
1 New parks 1
Offer food with programs 1
Overtime budget too small 1
Reserving rooms at community center / difficult to navigate rules staff needs some training on assisting navigation of rules and forms
1 Well staffed and supported department resources 1
Youth theater and fine arts needs upgrading 1
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853-08 Buena Park • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Stakeholder Interview Summary Page 5 QUESTION #5
What is your vision for park and recreation services and facilities in 2033? Modernize, renovate parks and equipment 5
Diverse services and activities for all ages at all parks 5 Health minds and bodies for all ages 3
ADA accessibility 2
Everyone to have a park within walking distance 2
After school programs 1
Class I and IV bike lanes 1
Clean and well lighted restrooms 1
Complete Silverado Trail 1
Complete Whitaker Park 1
Every child should know how to swim 1
Everyone should have the opportunity to have community event close to their house 1 Expand partnership with boys and girls club to provide more programs 1 Hydration refill stations 1
More parks, access, sports, senior activities, collaborations with schools and other community members
1 More participation in Community Garden 1
More sports fields 1
New buildings at every park 1
New park at City Hall 1
Safe facilities with variety of programming and services for all ages 1 Solar panels at every park 1
Strive to provide services for a diverse community 1
Whitaker Park up and running 1
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853-08 Buena Park • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Stakeholder Interview Summary Page 6 QUESTION #6
What is one program, class, or activity you would most like to see added or expanded in Buena Park to meet the needs of the community? Health and wellness classes (for all ages) 4
Transportation (bike/bus program with school districts, multimodal, to parks from park poor areas)
4 Ethnic programs & events (for Korean population, culturally sensitive 3 Joint use programs (with schools, library, boys & girls club, mutually beneficial green space)
3 After school programs (grow Wings Program/Savanna School District) 2 Aquatics 2
Childcare (affordable, 1-2 yr old for city employees, 3+ years old for public) 2 Build more pocket parks 1
Computer literacy and safety (for parents and kids) 1
Eminent domain opportunities for park improvements 1
E-sports 1
Gardening classes 1
Incorporate STEM, college, and career readiness into youth programming 1 Program analysis / continue reviewing programs 1
Public gym 1
Senior exercise gatherings at parks 1
Smith-Murphy Park programming 1
Soccer touranaments 1
Summer programs for youth 1
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853-08 Buena Park • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Stakeholder Interview Summary Page 7 QUESTION #7
What is one park feature or recreation facility you would most like to see added or improved in Buena Park to meet the needs of the community? Bike trails (connecting parks, loop around city) 3
Exercise equipment (at all parks, for all ages) 3
Pump track (Bike/skate/skateboard/scooter park) 3
Walking trail (access for community at Beat Park from Savanna St) 3 Brenner Park improvements (wading pool / splash pad) 2
More seating in parks (group seating, living room seating, along walking trails) 2 Public gym / Community fitness center with classrooms for nutrition class/health/wellness 2 Amphitheater / concert facility 1
Bike racks 1
Boisseranc Pool / club house improvements 1
Bridge over storm channel by Savanna and Knott community 1 CCTV 1
Charging stations at parks 1
Civic Park where City Hall parking lot is 1
Indoor soccer fields 1
More drinking fountains 1
New City Hall where historic complex is 1
Peak Park Pool / club house improvements 1
Pickleball 1
Playground equipment for different age groups 1
Playground for dogs 1
Remove unprogrammed open space 1
Shade stuctures 1
Smoke free parks 1
Solar powered lights 1
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853-08 Buena Park • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Stakeholder Interview Summary Page 8 Additional Comments:
• Need multiple sources of funding.
• Fund set aside to ensure park improvements and maintenance. • Events are always a big hit with the community.
• Improving our infrastructure and adding features to our parks and facilities will benefit our staff and reduce the staff hours needed for some events. • Local air quality impact (education on air quality).
• People experience homelessness.
• Need more grills in parks.
• Community education program.
• Urban Forest Master Plan (tree list needs to be updated with more drought tolerant species).
• Sustainable energy improvements (solar panels, LED lighting). • Big belly trash compactors.
• Council is young and wants more adventurous and new parks. • Whitaker Park - what are updates?
• City staff does a great job in providing to the community, staff strives to be the best they can be.
• People don’t want kids to play in the sand boxes.
• Parks need to be clean.
• Bathrooms open 24/7.
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853-08 City of Buena Park • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Workshop #1 Summary Page 1 WORKSHOP # 1 SUMMARY
DATE: May 24, 2023
TO: CITY OF BUENA PARK
FROM: RJM Design Group, Inc.
SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Residents of the City of Buena Park were invited to the community workshop to learn about the Parks and Recreation Master Plan process, and to participate in the first survey. Workshop #1 commenced on April 27, 2023, at 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Buena Park Community Center.
The workshop was in person and the presentation was made available online for those who could not attend. Twenty-one (21) attendees participated in the evening workshop. RJM shared an overview of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan process, City demographics, and existing resources, followed by a brief outline of the evening’s workshop agenda.
Workshop participants filled out the survey individually and then discussed their answers to achieve a consensus among their group, the results of the 4/27/23 workshop group activity were as follows:
GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4
Characteristics
1. Sense of community
2. School / safety
3. Entertainment / events
Characteristics
1. Safety in our
community
2. Clean & appealing City
3. Community services &
programs that account
for our city’s great
diversity
Characteristics
1. A community that
cares and gives back
2. Activities for young and
old
3. Opportunities for
exercise and healthy
living
Characteristics
1. Safety and accessibility
(BPPD)
2. Entertainment
(community events, food)
3. Community (close knit/
hometown vibes)
Issues
1. Lack of trees
2. Funding (upgraded
to facilities, parks,
landscaping, fields,
programs)
3. Homelessness / services
Issues
1. Poorly lit areas
2. Crime (littering, graffiti)
3. Homelessness
Issues
1. Illegal drug use
2. Homeless
3. Accessibility to
recreational spaces
(extended green lanes for
biking)
Issues
1. Lighting (parks and
streets)
2. Unhoused / affordable
housing
3. Trails (bike and walking)
Ways Department Can
Support
1. Building connections
/ outreach (schools &
churches)
2. Awareness / promoting
healthy & active lifestyles
3. Arts & culture
Ways Department Can
Support
1. Keep lights on longer,
cater to different needs &
communities
2. Getting the word
out in our programs,
communication for all
inclusivity
3. More volunteer opps/
workshops with diverse
groups
Ways Department Can
Support
1. Provide program to
educate and promote
healthy living
2. Programs to help with
homeless outreach,
liaison
3. Increase accessibility to
recreational spaces
Ways Department Can
Support
1. Funding for lights
(solar?)
2. Connect trails
(collaborate with other
entities)
3. Proactive prevention
for the unhoused
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853-08 City of Buena Park • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Workshop #1 Summary Page 2 Pre-Survey Question 1:
Where do you live?
Survey participants were evenly distributed
throughout the City of Buena Park.
Residents: 80
Non-Residents: 14
Average Years in City
17 Pre-Survey Question 2: How long have you lived in the City of Buena Park? The average number of years living in Buena Park was 17 years.
Surveys taken
94 The Workshop #1 Survey was open for
over two weeks until May 15, 2023. The
survey was available online and paper
copies were available at the Buena Park
Community Center, Ehlers Event Center,
Community Gymnasium, and Peak Park
Pool. The Workshop #1 Survey was also
advertised on the City’s social media, City
website, and flyers were distributed at all
parks. A total of ninety-four (94) surveys
were completed. The survey summary
results are as follows:
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1. What are the most important community characteristics that make the City of Buena Park a great place to live, work and play?
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2. What are the issues or trends that may be negatively impacting those important community characteristics and should be considered in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan?
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3. What role can the Community Services Department play in addressing those issues and support the community characteristics that make the City of Buena Park a great place to live, work and play?
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853-08 City of Buena Park • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Workshop #2 Summary Page 1 WORKSHOP #2 SUMMARY
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
July 7, 2023
CITY OF BUENA PARK
RJM Design Group, Inc.
SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Residents of the City of Buena Park were invited to the second community workshop to learn about the Parks and Recreation Master Plan process, and to participate in the second survey. Workshop #2 commenced on June 8, 2023, at 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Ehlers Event Center. The workshop was in person and the presentation was made available online for those who could not attend. Twenty-eight (28) attendees participated in the evening workshop. RJM shared an overview of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan process, City demographics, existing resources, and results of the community workshop #1, followed by a brief outline of the evening’s workshop agenda. Workshop participants filled out the survey individually and then discussed their answers to achieve a consensus among their group, the results of the 6/8/23 workshop group activity were as follows:
GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4 GROUP 5
Most Visited
1. Boisseranc Park
2. Ehlers Event
Center
3. Bellis/Peak Park
Most Visited
1. Boisseranc Park
2. Community
Gymnasium
3. Senior Center
Most Visited
1. San Marino Park
2. Boisseranc Park
3. Senior Center
Most Visited
1. Boisseranc Park
2. Ehlers Event
Center
3. Bellis Park
Most Visited
1. Ehlers Event
Center
2. Boisseranc Park
3. Peak Park
Why
1. Walk dogs
& attend
community
events
2. Spend time with
pets & hang out
3. Community
events
Why
1. Summer concerts
2. Sports classes
3. Recreation
Why
1. Exercise
2. Recreational
therapy
3. Dog walking
Why
1. Organized
recreation
2. Recreation
activity
3. Silverado days /
concerts
Why
1. Senior center
activities, rentals,
special events,
line dance
2. summer concerts,
spring egg,
summer day
camps, adult
sports, swim,
youth sports,
classes, picnic
rentals
3. Silverado days,
aquatic center,
skate park, p-nut
baseball, exercise
equipment,
picnic rentals
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853-08 City of Buena Park • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Workshop #2 Summary Page 2 GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4 GROUP 5
Facilities
1. Relaxation rooms,
calming music
and beanbags
2. Study rooms with
wifi
3. Fitness equipment
/ more seating
Facilities
1. Fulltime staff at
each park during
summer
2. Pickleball
3. Adding senior
swim / organized
walking programs
Facilities
1. Shaded areas,
lighting, marked
walking / bike
paths, security
lighting (solar)
2. Fine arts drop
in facility,
STEM, cultural
education, music
3. Specialized
physical activity
center with AC,
gym, pickleball
Facilities
1. Aquatics facility
for all ages
2. Coffee cart at all
parks
3. Increased lighting
at park facilities
for safety
Facilities
1. Shade
structures (over
playgrounds,
pickleball courts,
picnic shelters)
2. Walking paths
with rubberized
surface
(challenge
course on
walking path,
benches along
walking path,
mile markers on
Silverado Trail)
3. Clubhouses
made into
community rooms
(enhanced)
Programs
1. Pickleball courts
(interaction,
good exercise)
2. Vertical
gardening
(space,
workshops)
3. More dog
obstacle courses
Programs
1. Free public wifi at
parks
2. Small business
meet and greets
3. More youth
activities
Programs
1. Teen programs,
special needs,
expand age
ranges for youth
classes
2. Pickleball
3. Adult senior
activities
Programs
1. Expansion of
courts (pickleball,
volleyball,
badminton)
2. Aquatics (therapy
pool, splash
pads)
3. More concerts in
the park
Programs
1. Pickleball
2. City talent show,
4th of July
celebration
3. Enhanced farmers
market plus
boutique
STAFF GROUP (16)
Facilities
• Senior Center - legacy hall floors and paint
• Shade structures over all playgrounds in City
• Community Center / Resource Center at Bellis
Park
• Splash pad
• New community center / rennovation of entire
Brenner Park
• Redo gym floor frequently
• Pickleball lined at senior center (added to Bellis
and Peak Parks)
• Add community centers (not clubhouses)
• Walking trail markers
• Electrical outlets at Smith-Murthy Park
• Park rangers
• Senior center - staff restrooms
• Peak pool
• Pump track
• Futsal court
• Hope school (large field) / joint use (AUHSD)
• Expand dog park at John Beat Park
• Community center at new Whitaker Park
(classroom)
• Community garden
Programs
• Better job publicizing events
• Classes geared toward participants with special
needs
• Year round aquatics (special events at pool,
senior water exercise classes)
• Music classes / lessons
• Teen programs
• Senior camp
• 3k / 9k city event
• Adult sports league (basketball)
• Private youth sports lessons
• Movies in the pool
• Support groups for families of homeless
• Junior lifeguard classes
• Small events at Smith Murphy, San Marino, Images
• Expand tot-program (pre-school)
• Add special events to new Whitaker Park
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853-08 City of Buena Park • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Workshop #2 Summary Page 3 Residents: 143
Non-Residents: 22
Average Years in City
15.3 Pre-survey question 2: How long have you lived in the City of Buena Park? The average number of years living in Buena Park was 15.3 years.
Surveys taken
165
The Workshop #2 survey was open for a
little over two weeks until June 25, 2023.
The survey was available online and paper
copies were available at all community
centers. The Workshop #2 Survey was also
advertised on the City’s social media, City
website, and flyers with QR codes were
distributed at all parks and facilities. A total
of one hundred sixty five (165) surveys
were completed.
Pre-survey question 1:
Where do you live?
Survey participants were evenly distributed
throughout the City of Buena Park.
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1. What is the name of the park or recreation facility in Buena Park that members of your household visit the most?
2. Why do you visit this park the most often?
“Other” answers included:
• Ralph Regional Park
• Don Knabe Golf
• Crescent Little League
• Community Gym
“Other” answers included:
• Events
• Security
• Location
• Physical therapy
• Work at City
• Community meeting
• Basketball
• Good food
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3. What is one park feature or recreation facility you would most like to see added or improved in the City of Buena Park?
Note: Includes program related responses.
1 response answers included:
• a parade
• add ponds
• adult sports leagues
• backstops
• beginner dance classes
• Boisseranc Park
• career readiness
program • city talent show
• close by park
• cultural education
• ebike/escooter rental
• electrical outlets at Smith
Murphy Park
• exercise classes for all
ages • family scholarships • full time staff during
summer • gymnastics • hand washing stations • little league baseball permits • lower facility rental cost • more baseball fields • more parking • music classes • obstacle course • park like Heritage Park in
Cerritos • park rangers • picnic areas • pilates in the park • private youth activity classes at gymnasium • relaxation room (calming
music/beanbags) • remove homeless • renovate Brenner Park • renovate gymnasium floor
• renovate parks • roller derby/skating rink • senior book club • shaded tennis court • soccer park • STEM • summer camp curriculum • tennis courts • turf grass • weekly programs • weight training • Whitaker Park • youth programming • youth track Tool 7: Community Engagement 119
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4. What is one recreation program, class, activity, or service you would most like to see added or improved in the City of Buena Park?
Note: Includes facility related responses.
community events
included: holiday,
concerts, talent
show, at San Marino,
Park, at Images
Park, at Smith
Murphy, at Whitaker
Park, 3k/9k, movies
at the pool
1 response answers included:
• add café • ampitheater • art classes/program • ATP infrastructure • badminton expansion • basketball tournaments • bbqs • Boisseranc Park • boutique • cultural education • easier registration • ebike rentals • edison site between beach and dale
• expand tot program • farmers market • fitness equipment • full time staff during summer • girls flag football • homeless support groups • indoor courts for badminton • indoor gym • indoor soccer • interactive courses • junior lifeguard classes • language classes • night classes • nutrition class • picnic shelters • public art facility • recycling bins • renovate courts • renovate library • rentable equipment • resources from organizations on health
and physical activity • security • self defense classes • small business meet and greet • trash cans
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853-08 City of Buena Park • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Workshop #3 Summary Page 1 WORKSHOP #3 SUMMARY
DATE: August 8, 2023
TO: CITY OF BUENA PARK
FROM: RJM Design Group, Inc.
SUBJECT: Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Residents of the City of Buena Park were invited to the community workshop to learn about the Parks and Recreation Master Plan process, and to participate in the third Survey.
Workshop #3 commenced on July 20, 2023, at 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Buena Park Community Center. The workshop was in person and available online for those who could not attend. Twenty (20) attendees participated in the evening workshop. RJM shared an overview of the Master Plan process, City demographics, and existing resources, followed by a brief outline of the evening’s workshop agenda. Workshop participants filled out the survey individually and then discussed their answers to achieve a consensus among their group, the results of the 7/20/23 workshop group activity were as follows:
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853-08 City of Buena Park • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Workshop #3 Summary Page 2 GROUP 1 Programs
1. College and career readiness
class / teen leadership
2. Cultural programs and events
3. Joint use program/partnerships
(with schools, small businesses,
library and Boys & Girls Club)
4. Security/police patrols (enforce
drinking/smoking rules, park
ranger)
5. Youth activities (for children
and toddlers)
Park Feature / Facility
1. Renovate/upgrade existing
parks
2. Swimming pool improvements
(at Boisseranc and Peak, add
slide, open year round, keep
heated)
3. Trails (walking paths, hiking,
nature)
4. More access to recreation
Park Names
1. Cordelia Knott
2. Donna Bagley
GROUP 2
Programs
1. Afterschool program
2. College and career readiness
class / teen leadership
3. Safety in parks and facilities
4. Senior classes and activities
5. Sports (youth, classes,
organized leagues, train
coaches better, new
equipment)
Park Feature / Facility
1. Dog area (dog park, obstacle
course, dog playground)
2. Playground improvements
3. Splash pad
4. Swimming pool improvements
(at Boisseranc and Peak, add
slide, open year round, keep
heated)
5. Trails (walking paths, hiking,
nature)
Park Names
1. Dr Beth Swift
2. Sharon Smith
3. Mothers Park
GROUP 3
Programs
1. Bilingual programs (in Spanish
and Korean)
2. Funding
3. Health and wellness class
(yoga, meditation, Pilates,
nutrition)
4. Homeless outreach
5. Safety in parks and facilities
Park Feature / Facility
1. Boisseranc park clubhouse
improvements
2. Dog area (dog park, obstacle
course, dog playground)
3. Peak park clubhouse
improvements
4. Security lighting and cameras
5. Senior center improvements
Park Names
1. Rosa Park
2. Juette Gordon
GROUP 4
Programs
1. Cultural programs and events
2. Homeless outreach
3. Promote/advertise programs
and events
4. Senior classes and activities
5. Special needs programs
(adults, sports)
Park Feature / Facility
1. Playground improvements
2. Restroom improvements
(replace/fix equipment, safety,
open hours)
3. Trails (walking paths, hiking,
nature)
4. Renovate peak pool building
5. Improvements to bellis/peak/
bois/brenner
Park Names
1. Dr Beth Swift
2. Cordelia Knott
GROUP 5
Programs
1. Aquatics (swim classes, aqua
fitness classes)
2. Homeless outreach
3. Joint use program/partnerships
(with schools, small businesses,
library and Boys & Girls Club)
4. Pickleball classes
5. Special needs programs
(adults, sports)
Park Feature / Facility
1. Fitness center
2. More, additional parks (in
central area, pocket parks,
distributed through city)
3. Pickleball court
4. Playground improvements
5. Trails (walking paths, hiking,
nature)
Park Names
1. Dr Elizabeth Swift
2. Rosie The Riveter
GROUP 6
Programs
1. College and career readiness
class / teen leadership
2. Music classes
3. Special needs programs
(adults, sports)
4. Sports (youth, classes,
organized leagues, train
coaches better, new
equipment)
5. Summer youth program
Park Feature / Facility
1. Amphitheater
2. Pickleball court
3. Playground improvements
4. Restroom improvements
(replace/fix equipment, safety,
open hours)
5. Multi-sports park
Park Names
1. Lynx Softball Team
2. Ronda Mccune
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853-08 City of Buena Park • Parks and Recreation Master Plan / Workshop #3 Summary Page 3 Pre-survey question 1:
Where do you live?
Survey participants were evenly distributed
throughout the City of Buena Park.
Residents: 114
Non-Residents: 29
Average Years in City
19.1 Pre-survey question 2: How long have you lived in the City of Buena Park? The average number of years living in Buena Park was 19.1 years.
Surveys taken
143
The Workshop #3 Survey was open for a
little over two weeks until August 6, 2023.
The survey was available online and paper
copies were available at all community
centers. The Workshop #3 Survey was also
advertised on the City’s social media, City
website, City pop-up events.
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1. The following list includes the program needs identified with the highest number of common responses from the community outreach efforts to date. Please choose your top 5 programs, classes, or activities you would most like to see added or improved in Buena Park to meet the needs of the community?
“Other” answers included:
• Running event 3k/5k (2)
• City beautification
• Clear brenner of drug deals & users
• Dog park closer to me
• Field trips
• Gymnastics
• Park security guards 24/7
• Police patrols clear park after hrs
• Roller skate / roller blading
• Safety in residential areas
• Special needs playground equipment
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2. The following list includes the park/facility needs identified with the highest number of common responses from the community outreach efforts to date. Please choose your top 5 park feature and/or recreation facility you would most like to see added or improved in Buena Park to meet the needs of the community? “Other” answers included:
• Renovate peak pool building (8)
• Multi-sport park (7)
• Community track and field (4)
• Community gardens (3)
• Green belt development (2)
• Handicap accessible playground (2)
• Park security (2)
• Peakpark- basketball court lighting (2)
• Boys and girls club
• Improvements to bellis/peak/bois/brenner
• More access to recreation
• Renovate local facility at peak
• Renovate north pool building
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3. City Council is looking to rename a few of
their parks. A Committee was established
to seek potential female related names.
The Committee is also seeking community
input. The requirement is that the name
should be a Woman who has either strong
community ties, historically notable, or
influential in the community.
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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i List of Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii List of Figures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Purpose of Survey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Overview of Methodology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Organization of Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 About True North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Key Findings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Use and Visitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Frequency of Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Question 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Which site do you Visit Most Often? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Question 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Reasons for Not Visiting Parks & Rec Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Question 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Parks & Facility Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Overall Satisfaction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Question 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Satisfaction with Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Question 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Reasons For Dissatisfaction with Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Question 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Park & Recreation Facility Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Question 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Question 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Recreation Activities & Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Most Frequent Adult Recreation Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Question 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Most Frequent Youth Recreation Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Question 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Types of Recreation Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Question 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Overall Satisfaction with Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Question 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Program Participation in Typical Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Question 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Program Participation in Past year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Question 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Barriers to Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Question 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Additional Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Question 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Question 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Background & Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Methodology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Questionnaire Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Programming, Pre-Test & Translation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Sample, Recruiting & Data Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Margin of Error due to Sampling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Table of Cont
Data Processing & Weighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Rounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Questionnaire & Toplines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Tool 7: Community Engagement 128
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L IST OF T ABLES
Table 1 Frequency of Hsld Visits in Buena Park by Years in Buena Park & Gender (Showing % At Least 1x Per Week) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Table 2 Frequency of Hsld Visits in Buena Park by Ages of Hsld Members (Showing % At Least 1x Per Week) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Table 3 Frequency of Hsld Visits in Buena Park by Age
(Showing % At Least 1 x Per Week) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Table 4 Frequency of Hsld Visits in Buena Park by Ethnicity & Survey Language (Showing % At Least 1x Per Week) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Table 5 Frequency of Hsld Engagement in Recreation Activities by Overall & Years in Buena Park (Showing % At Least 3-4 x Per Month) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Table 6 Frequency of Hsld Engagement in Recreation Activities by Ages of Hsld Members (Showing % At Least 3-4 x Per Month). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Table 7 Frequency of Hsld Engagement in Recreation Activities by Ethnicity (Showing % At Least 3-4 x Per Month) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Table 8 Demographics of Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Tool 7: Community Engagement 129
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L IST OF F IGURES
Figure 1 Frequency of Hsld Visits in Buena Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Figure 2 Park, Open Space Area, Rec Facility Use Most Often . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Figure 3 Overall Satisfaction With Parks, Open Space Areas, Rec Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Figure 4 Overall Satisfaction With Parks, Open Space Areas, Rec Facilities by Years in Buena Park, Hsld City Park, Open Space Visit & Adult 55 or Older in Hsld . . . . . 11 Figure 5 Overall Satisfaction With Parks, Open Space Areas, Rec Facilities by Age, Child 3-17 Years in Hsld & Survey Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Figure 6 Overall Satisfaction With Parks, Open Space Areas, Rec Facilities by Hsld City Rec Facility, Center Visit, Gender & Ethnicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Figure 7 Overall Satisfaction With Parks, Open Space Areas, Rec Facilities by Ages of Hsld Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Figure 8 Satisfaction With Parks, Open Space Areas, Rec Facilities Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 12 Figure 9 Satisfaction With Parks, Open Space Areas, Rec Facilities Maintenance by Years in Buena Park, Hsld City Park, Open Space Visit & Adult 55 or Older in Hsld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Figure 10 Satisfaction With Parks, Open Space Areas, Rec Facilities Maintenance by Age, Child 3-17 Years in Hsld & Survey Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Figure 11 Satisfaction With Parks, Open Space Areas, Rec Facilities Maintenance by Hsld City Rec Facility, Center Visit, Gender & Ethnicity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Figure 12 Satisfaction With Parks, Open Space Areas, Rec Facilities Maintenance by Ages of Hsld Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Figure 13 Reasons for Dissatisfaction With Maintenance of Parks, Open Space Areas, Rec Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Figure 14 Desire Park Amenity, Rec Facility Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Figure 15 Desire Park Amenity, Rec Facility Improvements by Age, Child 3-17 Years in Hsld & Survey Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Figure 16 Desire Park Amenity, Rec Facility Improvements by Years in Buena Park, Hsld City Park, Open Space Visit & Adult 55 or Older in Hsld. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Figure 17 Desire Park Amenity, Rec Facility Improvements by Hsld City Rec Facility, Center Visit, Gender & Ethnicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Figure 18 Desired Park Amenity, Rec Facility Addition, Improvement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Figure 19 Recreation Activities Engaged In by Adult in Hsld Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Figure 20 Recreation Activities Engaged In by Adult in Hsld Members by Age of Adults in Hsld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Figure 21 Recreation Activities Engaged In by Child in Hsld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Figure 22 Recreation Activities Engaged In by Child in Hsld by Age of Child in Hsld . . . . . . . 21 Figure 23 Hsld Engagement in Recreation Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Figure 24 Frequency of Hsld Engagement in Recreation Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Figure 25 Satisfaction With Rec Program, Classes, Activities, Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Figure 26 Satisfaction With Rec Programs, Classes, Activities, Services by Years in Buena Park, Hsld City Park, Open Space Visit & Adult 55 or Older in Hsld . . . . . . . 24 Figure 27 Satisfaction With Rec Programs, Classes, Activities, Services by Age & Child 3-17 Years in Hsld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Figure 28 Satisfaction With Rec Programs, Classes, Activities, Services by Hsld City Rec Facility, Center Visit, Gender & Ethnicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Figure 29 Satisfaction With Rec Programs, Classes, Activities, Services by Ages of Hsld Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Figure 30 Frequency of Hsld Members Use of Rec Programs, Classes, Activities, Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Figure 31 Frequency of Hsld Members Use of Rec Programs, Classes, Activities, Services by Age, Child 3-17 Years in Hsld & Survey Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Tool 7: Community Engagement 130
City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanList of Figures City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Figure 32 Frequency of Hsld Members Use of Rec Programs, Classes, Activities, Services by Years in Buena Park, Hsld City Park, Open Space Visit & Adult 55 or Older in Hsld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Figure 33 Frequency of Hsld Members Use of Rec Programs, Classes, Activities, Services by Hsld Rec Facility, Center Visit, Gender & Ethnicity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Figure 34 Hsld Member Participation in a Rec Program, Class, Activity, Service in Past 12 Months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Figure 35 Hsld Member Participation in a Rec Program, Class, Activity, Service in Past 12 Months by Age, Child 3-17 Years in Hsld & Survey Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Figure 36 Hsld Member Participation in a Rec Program, Class, Activity, Service in Past 12 Months by Years in Buena Park, Hsld City Park, Open Space Visit & Adult 55 or Older in Hsld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Figure 37 Hsld Member Participation in a Rec Program, Class, Activity, Service in Past 12 Months Hsld City Rec Facility, Center Visit, Gender & Ethnicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Figure 38 Barriers, Obstacles From Participating in Rec Program, Activity, Service. . . . . . . . . 30 Figure 39 Add, Improve, a Rec Program, Class, Activity, Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Figure 40 Add, Improve, a Rec Program, Class, Activity, Service by Age, Child 3-17 Years in Hsld, & Survey Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Figure 41 Add, Improve, a Rec Program, Class, Activity, Service by Years in Buena Park, Hsld City Park, Open Space Visit & Adult 55 or Older in Hsld. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Figure 42 Add, Improve, a Rec Program, Class, Activity, Service by Hsld City Rec Facility, Center Visit, Gender & Ethnicity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Figure 43 Desire Program, Class, Activity, Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Figure 44 Maximum Margin of Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Tool 7: Community Engagement 131
City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanIntroduction City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
I NTRODUCTION
Located in northern Orange County and currently home to an estimated 83,430 residents,1 the City of Buena Park offers a wide variety of active and passive recreation facilities and amenities, including a community center, 12 parks across more than 90 acres of parkland, as well as the Silverado Trail. By providing much-needed spaces to recreate, relax, and play, Buena Park’s parks and recreation facilities help to promote a strong sense of community in the City, improve property values, enhance the business climate and local economy, and generally contribute to a higher quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Recognizing that the community’s recreation needs and interests evolve over time, the City of Buena Park recently embarked on a citywide Parks and Recreation Master Planning process to guide the future development of parks and recreation in the City.
PURPOSE OF SURVEY To ensure that the Parks and Recreation Master Plan represents the interests of the entire community, the City included a statistically reliable community survey as a key element of the assessment process. The survey described in this report provides an objective, statistically reliable profile of Buena Park residents’ opinions, needs, and activities as they relate to parks, open space, community facilities, and recreation programs in the City. Specifically, the survey was designed to:
• Profile household use of parks, open space areas, recreation facilities, and community centers in Buena Park; • Identify whether residents perceive a need for improvements to City parks, recreation facilities, programs, and/or services, as well as the improvements that are most desired; • Explore the recreation activities that residents most often engage in, as well as whether they participate in city-sponsored recreation and arts programs, classes, services, and activities; • Collect additional background and demographic data relevant to understanding residents’ perceptions, needs, and interests as they relate to parks, recreation, and related services in Buena Park.
OVERVIEW OF METHODOLOGY A full description of the methodology used for this study is included later in this report (see Methodology on page 35). In brief, the survey was administered to a random sample of 544 adults who reside within the City of Buena Park. The survey followed a mixed-method design that employed multiple recruiting methods (email, text, and telephone) and multiple data collection methods (telephone and online). Administered in English, Spanish, and Korean between February 27 and March 6, 2023, the average interview lasted 15 minutes.
ORGANIZATION OF REPORT This report is designed to meet the needs of readers who prefer a summary of the findings as well as those who are interested in the details of the results.
For those who seek an overview of the findings, the sections titled Just the Facts and Conclusions are for you. They provide a summary of the most important factual findings of the survey in bullet-point format and a discussion of their implications. For the interested reader, this section is followed by a more detailed question-by-question discussion of the results from the survey by topic area (see Table of Contents), as well as a description of the methodology employed for col1. Source: ESRI Demographics Data.
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanIntroduction City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 lecting and analyzing the data. And, for the truly ambitious reader, the questionnaire used for the interviews is contained at the back of this report (see Questionnaire & Toplines on page 38), and a complete set of crosstabulations for the survey results is contained in Appendix A.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS True North thanks the City of Buena Park for the opportunity to conduct the study and for contributing valuable input during the design stage of this study. The collective experience, insight, and local knowledge provided by city representatives and staff improved the overall quality of the research presented here. A special thanks also to RJM Design Group for contributing to the design of the study and interpretation of the results.
DISCLAIMER The statements and conclusions in this report are those of the authors (Dr.
Timothy McLarney and Richard Sarles) at True North Research, Inc. and not necessarily those of the City of Buena Park. Any errors and omissions are the responsibility of the authors.
ABOUT TRUE NORTH True North is a full-service survey research firm that is dedicated to providing public agencies with a clear understanding of the values, perceptions, priorities, and concerns of their residents and customers. Through designing and implementing scientific surveys, as well as expert interpretation of the findings, True North helps its clients to move with confidence when making strategic decisions in a variety of areas—such as planning, policy evaluation, performance management, establishing fiscal priorities, passing revenue measures, and developing effective public information campaigns.
During their careers, Dr. McLarney (President) and Mr. Sarles (Principal Researcher) have designed and conducted over 1,200 survey research studies for public agencies—including more than 400 studies for California municipalities and special districts.
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K EY F INDINGS
As noted in the Introduction, this study was designed to provide the City of Buena Park with a statistically reliable understanding of its residents’ needs, interests, and activities as they relate to parks, open spaces, recreation facilities, and recreation programming and services. Whereas subsequent sections of this report are devoted to conveying the detailed results of the survey, in this section we attempt to ‘see the forest through the trees’ and note how the collective results of the survey answer some of the key questions that motivated the research.
To what extent are
Buena Park residents
making use of the City’s
parks, open spaces, and
recreation facilities?
The City of Buena Park is currently home to a dozen parks across more than 90 acres of parkland, multiple recreation and community facilities, as well as the Silverado Trail for residents’ use that are designed to meet the needs of diverse segments of the community.
The results of the survey indicate that a very high percentage of residents take advantage of the City’s parks and recreation opportunities, with nearly nine-in-ten Buena Park households utilizing a park or open space area (89%) and eight-in-ten utilizing a recreation facility or community center (78%) on an annual basis.
The frequency of visits is highest for parks and open space areas, with 31% of residents reporting that their household visits a park or open space area in Buena Park at least once per week. By comparison, 12% of households reported visiting a Buena Park recreation facility or community center on a weekly basis. As one might expect, visitation rates did vary substantially across household characteristics, with the highest rates for parks and open space areas being exhibited by those in households with young children (between 3 and 12 years of age), residents between the ages of 25 and 54, Latino/Hispanic and Asian American residents, and those who took the survey in Spanish or Korean.
Similarly, residents who had lived in Buena Park between five and nine years, households with young children (between 3 and 12 years of age), those between the ages of 35 and 64, Latino/Hispanic and Asian American residents, and those who took the survey in Spanish or Korean were the most likely subgroups to report visiting a city recreation facility or community center on a weekly basis. See Use and Visitation on page 6 for more information on this topic.
Additionally, the types of recreation activities residents engage in are diverse. Although walking and hiking was by a wide margin the most common recreation activity report by Buena Park adults (mentioned by 51% of respondents), more than 20 other activities were also mentioned including running and jogging (16%), picnicking (15%), gym workouts and fitness classes (14%), biking/cycling (12%), and dog walking (11%).
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Are there specific
improvements to parks,
open space areas, and
recreation facilities that
residents desire?
Buena Park’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan seeks to identify the park, recreation facility, and recreation programming needs of residents, make recommendations on how best to meet these needs, and propose an action plan to implement the recommendations. Although it is useful to consult national standards and the standards adopted by other municipalities for guidelines as to the demand for specific facilities and the deficits that may exist in Buena Park, ultimately there is no better guide than to speak directly with residents of the City about the improvements they desire.
At the outset, it should be recognized that Buena Park residents are generally quite pleased with the parks and recreation facilities offered in the City. Indeed, more than two-thirds of respondents (68%) stated they were satisfied with the parks, open space areas, and recreation facilities available in Buena Park, and the level of satisfaction was also widespread with a majority of respondents in every subgroup reporting satisfaction. A similarly high percentage (69%) also reported being satisfied with the maintenance of parks, open space areas, and recreation facilities in the City.
The above notwithstanding, nearly half of respondents (46%) indicated a desire for additions or improvements to parks and recreation facilities in Buena Park—with residents between the ages of 25 and 44, those in a household that visits a city park, open space area, recreation facility, or community center multiple times per month, those with young children in the household, and those who completed their survey in Spanish being the most likely to see opportunities for improvements. The improvements suggested most often were provide and improve playgrounds (13%), improve public safety (11%), provide and improve walking and hiking trails (10%), improve landscaping and trees (9%), provide and improve dog parks (9%), provide and improve fitness and exercise equipment (8%), improve restroom maintenance (8%), provide and improve the community pool (7%), and provide and improve lighting (7%). For more on this topic, see Park & Recreation Facility Improvements on page 15.
How well is the City performing in meeting residents’ recreation programming needs?
The City of Buena Park offers an array of recreation and community programs to residents, as well as individuals from neighboring communities. Often tailored to specific age groups, programs include organized group recreation and sports programs, individual sports and recreation activities, cultural events, educational classes, personal health courses, and special events.
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanKey Findings City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The results of this study indicate that the City is doing a solid job meeting residents’ needs with respect to recreation programming. In a typical year (i.e., when not in pandemic), 64% of households indicated that at least one member participates in recreation programs, classes, activities, or services offered by the City of Buena Park. Although this percentage was much lower during the past year (27%) due in part to the pandemic, those satisfied with the recreation programs, classes, activities, and services offered by the City still outnumbered those dissatisfied by a ratio of nearly 5 to 1.
Although residents clearly appreciate the variety and quality of recreation programs offered, some of those surveyed (33%) did see opportunities to add to or improve recreation programming and services in Buena Park—especially residents between the ages of 35 and 54, households with a child or teenager in the home, individuals who completed the survey in Spanish, those who had lived in Buena Park between 5 and 9 years, respondents from households that visit a park or open space area in the City weekly, and those who visit a recreation facility or community center in Buena Park at least once per month. The most commonly suggested additions or improvements pertained to fitness/gym classes (11%), swimming classes (11%), activities and classes for toddlers/children (7%), yoga, meditation, and/or Pilates classes (7%), dance classes (6%), and art & craft classes (6%). For more on this topic, see Recreation Activities & Programming on page 18.
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U SE AND V ISITATION
The City of Buena Park is currently home to a dozen parks across more than 90 acres of parkland, several recreation and community facilities, as well as the Silverado Trail. The first section of the survey sought to profile residents’ use of city parks, open space areas, recreation facilities, and community centers.
FREQUENCY OF USE Buena Park’s parks and open space areas are widely used by the community, with 89% of households reporting that they visit one or more parks or open space areas on an annual basis and 31% doing so on a weekly basis. Although the vast majority (78%) of households also reported visiting a recreation facility or community center in Buena Park on an annual basis, these visits were less frequent, with 12% reporting that they visit a recreation facility or community center in the City at least once per week (see Figure 1).
Question 2 The City of Buena Park is preparing a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Your participation in this survey will help the City provide recreation facilities, programs, and services that best meet the community's needs. As you answer the following questions, please speak on behalf of all members of your household. In a typical year when there is not a pandemic, how frequently do you or other members of your household _____ in Buena Park? At least once per week, two to three times per month, once per month, once every two or three months, a few times per year, less often than a few times per year, or never? FIGURE 1 FREQUENCY OF HSLD VISITS IN BUENA PARK
For the interested reader, tables 1-4 show how weekly use of parks and open space areas, and city recreation facilities and community centers, varied across demographic subgroups. When compared with their respective counterparts, those in households with young children (between 3 and 12 years of age), residents between the ages of 25 and 54, Latino/Hispanic and Asian American residents, and those who took the survey in Spanish or Korean were the most likely to report visiting parks or open space areas in the City on a weekly basis. Residents who had lived
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TABLE 1 FREQUENCY OF HSLD VISITS IN BUENA PARK BY YEARS IN BUENA PARK & GENDER (SHOWING % AT LEAST 1X
PER WEEK)
TABLE 2 FREQUENCY OF HSLD VISITS IN BUENA PARK BY AGES OF HSLD MEMBERS (SHOWING % AT LEAST 1X PER WEEK)
TABLE 3 FREQUENCY OF HSLD VISITS IN BUENA PARK BY AGE (SHOWING % AT LEAST 1 X PER WEEK) TABLE 4 FREQUENCY OF HSLD VISITS IN BUENA PARK BY ETHNICITY & SURVEY LANGUAGE (SHOWING % AT LEAST 1X
PER WEEK)
WHICH SITE DO YOU VISIT MOST OFTEN? All respondents who reported that they occasionally visit a park, open space area, recreation facility, or community center in Buena Park were subsequently asked to name the site their household visits most often. Question 3 was presented in an open-ended manner, allowing respondents to mention any park or facility name that came to mind. True North later reviewed the verbatim responses and grouped them into the categories shown in Figure 2 on the next page.
Overall, William Peak Park was the most popular site mentioned (24%), followed by Ralph B Clark Park (14%), Boisseranc Park (13%), George Bellis Park (10%), and the Buena Park Senior Center (8%). Approximately 9% could not recall or were unsure of the location’s name.
Less than 5 5 to 9 10 to 14 15 or more Male Female
Park or open space area 33.2 33.0 29.0 29.5 30.0 33.2
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Child 3-5 Child 6-12
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Adult
55-74 Adult 75+
Park or open space area 44.7 37.4 35.7 33.4 30.4 32.9
Recreation facility or community center 20.9 20.2 13.8 11.1 10.7 16.9 Ages of Hsld Members (QD2)
18 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65 or older Park or open space area 30.2 38.6 35.1 34.7 27.6 18.1
Recreation facility or community center 2.6 3.9 16.7 13.4 15.7 11.3 Age (QD4)
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Park or open space area 26.5 34.7 32.6 22.8 28.9 34.1 56.2 Recreation facility or community center 10.6 12.7 12.9 5.0 9.7 20.6 22.6 Ethnicity (QD5) Survey Language
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanUse and Visitation City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Question 3 What is the name of the park, open space area, or recreation facility in Buena Park that members of your household use most often?
FIGURE 2 PARK, OPEN SPACE AREA, REC FACILITY USE MOST OFTEN REASONS FOR NOT VISITING PARKS & REC FACILITIES For the very small percentage of respondents who reported that their household does not visit parks, open space areas, recreation facilities, or community centers in Buena Park, Question 4 asked if there was a particular reason they do not visit parks or recreation facilities. As shown in the verbatim responses below and on the next page, responses varied across a range of themes, including concern about the presence of homeless individuals and personal safety, lack of awareness and interest in local parks and recreation facilities, and preference for other private and public facilities.
Question 4 Is there a particular reason that your household doesn't visit parks or recreation facilities in Buena Park?
• Because we have seen lots of strange people around the area and don't feel that safe. • Don't feel safe at parks, homeless, drugs all over the ground/needles. • Heard not safe.
• Homeless and do feel safe.
• Homeless people and drug addicts always at the parks when I used to go.
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Ralph B Clark Park
Boisseranc Park
George Bellis Park
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Buena Park Senior Center
Larwin Park
Smith-Murphy Park
San Marino Park
Ehlers Event Center
Brenner Park
John Beat Park
Central Park
Greenbelt
Ballas Park
El Dorado Park
Rick Gomez Park
Knott's Berry Farm
San Antonio Park
Lindbergh Park
Silverado Trail
La Palma Park
Library
Images Park
Mackay Park
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanUse and Visitation City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 • I am on Orangethorpe/Western. I don't feel pleasant park is near me. I end up going to Artesia/Cerritos. • I don't feel safe visiting most local parks. As for the recreation facilities, I don't have time or a want at this time in my life.
• I'm not aware of the local parks and recreation facilities as I've only been a resident here for a year. Also, I frequent parks that I'm already familiar with. • Never crossed our minds to visit parks. Might actually visit one this weekend if weather is fine.
• No park within short walking distance; no appealing amenities. • Not big enough for the activities we enjoy. I.e., running and roller blading on nice paths. • The parks in my neighborhood is either next to the freeway or where the transformers are.
Please don't expand the park on San Rafael Dr. (between Patton and La Palma). Many people threw beer bottles after visiting that little park.
• There is too often pot smokers or homeless people.
• We are not aware of any. We visit our own club house and dog park instead. • We frequent larger regional parks in nearby cities.
• We go to park in La Palma.
• We live in a community with a reaction facility.
• We live in a homeless shelter, and we are not allowed to walk to the park or anywhere. They have shuttle but refuses to take us to recreational places no place important either like a job. They don't help just want money to have us homeless here. • We live on the border with Fullerton and La Mirada so use their parks. • We prefer parks in other cities
• We work and don't have time. By the time we get off, it is midnight. • We're old and disabled.
• When my children were younger it made sense to visit parks but now, they are older we don't have time like we used to.
• You have made this city unsafe.
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P ARKS & F ACILITY I MPROVEMENTS
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan seeks to identify the park and recreation needs of the City, make recommendations on how best to meet these needs, and propose an action plan to implement the recommendations. To this end, there is no better guide than to speak directly with residents of Buena Park about their park and recreation experiences and the improvements they desire. Accordingly, the next portion of the survey was devoted to measuring residents’ satisfaction with existing parks, open space areas, and recreation facilities in the City, and identifying specific changes residents would like to see in the interest of improving park amenities and recreation facilities in the city.
OVERALL SATISFACTION The first question in this series simply asked respondents whether, generally speaking, they were satisfied or dissatisfied with the parks, open space areas, and recreation facilities in Buena Park. As shown in Figure 3 below, just over two-thirds (68%) of respondents indicated they were generally satisfied with the parks, open space areas, and recreation facilities available in Buena Park, with 23% indicating that they were very satisfied. Approximately one-in-five respondents (21%) reported being dissatisfied, and 11% were unsure or preferred not to share their opinion.
Question 5 Overall, would you say you are generally satisfied or dissatisfied with the parks, open space areas and recreation facilities in Buena Park? FIGURE 3 OVERALL SATISFACTION WITH PARKS, OPEN SPACE AREAS, REC FACILITIES Figures 4-7 on the following pages show how satisfaction with the City’s parks, open space areas, and recreation facilities varied by length of residence, frequency of visiting different types of facilities, age of household members, survey language, gender, and ethnicity. The most striking pattern in the figures is the consistency of the results across most subgroups, and the fact that the majority of respondents in every subgroup indicated they were generally satisfied with the City’s parks, open space areas, and recreation facilities. With that said, satisfaction was somewhat higher than average among those who visit a city park, open space area, recreation facility, or community center once per month, those between the ages of 25 and 34 and those 65 years of age or older, residents of other/mixed ethnicities, and those in a household with a senior over the age of 75.
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HSLD & SURVEY LANGUAGE
FIGURE 6 OVERALL SATISFACTION WITH PARKS, OPEN SPACE AREAS, REC FACILITIES BY HSLD CITY REC FACILITY,
CENTER VISIT, GENDER & ETHNICITY
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Hsld City Rec Facility, Center Visit (Q2b) Gender (QD3) Ethnicity (QD5) % Respondents Who Provided Opinion
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanParks & Facility Improvements City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 FIGURE 7 OVERALL SATISFACTION WITH PARKS, OPEN SPACE AREAS, REC FACILITIES BY AGES OF HSLD MEMBERS SATISFACTION WITH MAINTENANCE In a manner similar to that described above, respondents were also asked to rate their satisfaction with the maintenance of parks, open space areas, and recreation facilities in Buena Park. Echoing their satisfaction with parks, open space areas, and recreation facilities in general, 69% of respondents reported that they were satisfied with the maintenance of these areas and facilities, with 27% stating they were very satisfied (Figure 8). Twenty percent (20%) of respondents indicated they were dissatisfied with park and recreation facility maintenance in Buena Park, and another 12% were unsure or preferred to not answer the question.
Question 6 Would you say you are generally satisfied or dissatisfied with the maintenance of parks, open space areas and recreation facilities in Buena Park? FIGURE 8 SATISFACTION WITH PARKS, OPEN SPACE AREAS, REC FACILITIES MAINTENANCE For the interested reader, figures 9-12 on the following pages show how satisfaction with the maintenance of parks, open space areas, and recreation facilities in Buena Park varied by subgroup.
28.2 33.5
50.2 49.8
25.4 22.7 19.6
Very
satisfied
26.8 53.1 46.4
53.5 Smwt
satisfied
44.0 0
10 20
30 40
50 60
70 80
90 100
Child 3-5 Child 6-12 Teen 13-17 Adult 18-54 Adult 55-74 Adult 75+ Ages of Hsld Members (QD2)
% Respondents Who Provided Opinion
Somewhat
satisfied
42.5 Very satisfied
26.5 Somewhat
dissatisfied
13.6 Very
dissatisfied
6.1 Prefer not to
answer
1.2 Not sure
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanParks & Facility Improvements City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 FIGURE 9 SATISFACTION WITH PARKS, OPEN SPACE AREAS, REC FACILITIES MAINTENANCE BY YEARS IN BUENA PARK, HSLD CITY PARK, OPEN SPACE VISIT & ADULT 55 OR OLDER IN HSLD FIGURE 10 SATISFACTION WITH PARKS, OPEN SPACE AREAS, REC FACILITIES MAINTENANCE BY AGE, CHILD 3-17 YEARS
IN HSLD & SURVEY LANGUAGE
FIGURE 11 SATISFACTION WITH PARKS, OPEN SPACE AREAS, REC FACILITIES MAINTENANCE BY HSLD CITY REC
FACILITY, CENTER VISIT, GENDER & ETHNICITY
31.9 23.6
37.7 29.3 33.9
24.2 44.3
48.9 56.2
52.4 26.7
44.2 54.0
32.0 35.9 31.1
22.8 Very
satisfied
31.2 54.7 38.7
46.0 Smwt
satisfied
52.3 0
10 20
30 40
50 60
70 80
90 100
Less than 5 5 to 9 10 to 14 15 or more At least 1x
per wk
2-3 x per
mo
1x per mo <1x per mo Never Yes No
Years in Buena Park (Q1) Hsld City Park, Open Space Visit (Q2a) Adult 55 or Older in Hsld (QD2)
% Respondents Who Provided Opinion
43.3 42.0
22.5 34.5
23.6 29.1
31.3 43.2
55.2 44.5 49.0
45.5 29.3
Very
satisfied
31.8 29.9
21.2 24.7 30.8
Smwt
satisfied
45.8 54.8 49.0
57.9 0
10 20
30 40
50 60
70 80
90 100
18 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65 or older Yes No English Spanish Korean Age (QD4) Child 3-17 Years in Hsld
(QD2)
Survey Language
% Respondents Who Provided Opinion
29.8 25.9
34.5 35.5
23.4 44.4
45.5 57.3 41.0
49.5 46.6
50.2 42.4
Very
satisfied
30.4 17.6
39.7 30.8 32.0
Smwt
satisfied
42.9 49.8
50.1 48.6
0 10
20 30
40 50
60 70
80 90
100
At least 1x
per wk
2-3 x per
mo
1x per mo <1x per mo Never Male Female Caucasian /
White
Latino /
Hispanic
Asian
American
Other /
Mixed
Hsld City Rec Facility, Center Visit (Q2b) Gender (QD3) Ethnicity (QD5) % Respondents Who Provided Opinion
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanParks & Facility Improvements City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 FIGURE 12 SATISFACTION WITH PARKS, OPEN SPACE AREAS, REC FACILITIES MAINTENANCE BY AGES OF HSLD MEMBERS REASONS FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH MAINTENANCE Respondents who said they were dissatisfied with the maintenance of parks and recreation facilities were asked to describe the specific issues that led to this opinion. Question 7 was posed in an open-ended manner, allowing respondents to mention any reason that came to mind without being prompted by, or restricted to, a particular list of options. True North later reviewed the verbatim responses and grouped them into the categories shown in Figure 13.
Among the specific reasons offered for dissatisfaction with the maintenance of parks and recreation facilities, the presence of trash and graffiti was the most common (33%), followed by concerns about homeless individuals (23%), personal safety concerns (16%), restroom maintenance/ upkeep issues (14%), and damaged recreation/playground equipment (14%).
Question 7 Please briefly describe the specific issues that lead you to be dissatisfied with the maintenance of parks and recreation facilities in Buena Park.
FIGURE 13 REASONS FOR DISSATISFACTION WITH MAINTENANCE OF PARKS, OPEN SPACE AREAS, REC FACILITIES
33.0 35.4
44.6 43.5
Very
satisfied
26.7 19.2 20.1
27.7 Smwt
satisfied
49.2 51.8
54.7 60.6
0 10
20 30
40 50
60 70
80 90
100
Child 3-5 Child 6-12 Teen 13-17 Adult 18-54 Adult 55-74 Adult 75+ Ages of Hsld Members (QD2)
% Respondents Who Provided Opinion
32.5 22.7
16.4 13.8
13.6 12.1
12.1 7.0
5.3 2.7
3.2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Trash, graffiti
Homeless
Safety
Restrooms maintenance
Damaged equipment, playground
Poor maintenance in general
Poor maintenance of grass area
Not sure / None come to mind
Accessibility
Poor lighting
Not large enough, too small
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanParks & Facility Improvements City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 PARK & RECREATION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS Respondents were next asked if there is a park amenity or recreation facility they would like to see added or improved in the City of Buena Park. Just under half of respondents (46%) answered Question 8 in the affirmative, whereas 24% did not desire any improvements and the remaining 31% were unsure or unwilling to answer (Figure 14).
Question 8 Is there a park amenity or recreation facility you would like to see added or improved in the City of Buena Park to meet the needs of your household? FIGURE 14 DESIRE PARK AMENITY, REC FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS As shown in figures 15-17, some respondents
were more likely than others to perceive a need
for park and recreation facility improvements—
most notably those between the ages of 25 and
44, those in a household that visits a city park,
open space area, recreation facility, or community
center multiple times per month, those with
young children in the household, and those who
completed their survey in Spanish.
FIGURE 15 DESIRE PARK AMENITY, REC FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS BY AGE, CHILD 3-17 YEARS IN HSLD & SURVEY
LANGUAGE
Do not desire
additional,
improved park
or rec facilities
23.9 Yes, desire
additional,
improved park
or rec facilities
45.6 Not sure
28.7 Prefer not to
answer
1.8 33.6
25.8 57.7
39.2 44.5
54.5 43.7
51.0 56.6 56.7
45.8 0
10 20
30 40
50 60
70 80
18 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65 or older Yes No English Spanish Korean Age (QD4) Child 3-17 Years in Hsld
(QD2)
Survey Language
% Respondents That Desire Additional,
Improved Park, Rec Facilities
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanParks & Facility Improvements City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 FIGURE 16 DESIRE PARK AMENITY, REC FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS BY YEARS IN BUENA PARK, HSLD CITY PARK, OPEN SPACE VISIT & ADULT 55 OR OLDER IN HSLD
FIGURE 17 DESIRE PARK AMENITY, REC FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS BY HSLD CITY REC FACILITY, CENTER VISIT, GENDER & ETHNICITY
Respondents who indicated that they desired additions or improvements to the City’s parks and/ or recreation facilities were subsequently asked to describe the one park amenity or recreation facility they would like to see added or improved. Question 9 was posed in an open-ended manner, thereby allowing respondents the opportunity to mention any item that came to mind. True North later reviewed the verbatim responses and grouped them into the categories shown in Figure 18 on the next page.
The improvement most often suggested in response to Question 9 was to provide and improve playgrounds (13%), followed by improve public safety (11%), provide and improve walking and hiking trails (10%), improve landscaping and trees (9%), provide and improve dog parks (9%), provide and improve fitness and exercise equipment (8%), improve restroom maintenance (8%), provide and improve the community pool (7%), and provide and improve lighting (7%).
57.5 52.6
37.2 39.3
23.6 40.6
50.7 47.4 49.8
44.5 44.0
0 10
20 30
40 50
60 70
80 Less than 5 5 to 9 10 to 14 15 or more At least 1x
per wk
2-3 x per
mo
1x per mo <1x per mo Never Yes No
Years in Buena Park (Q1) Hsld City Park, Open Space Visit (Q2a) Adult 55 or Older in Hsld (QD2)
% Respondents That Desire Additional,
Improved Park, Rec Facilities
31.4 43.7 45.9
39.5 50.4
46.0 30.7
47.3 37.8
69.0 56.6
0 10
20 30
40 50
60 70
80 At least 1x
per wk
2-3 x per
mo
1x per mo <1x per mo Never Male Female Caucasian /
White
Latino /
Hispanic
Asian
American
Other /
Mixed
Hsld City Rec Facility, Center Visit (Q2b) Gender (QD3) Ethnicity (QD5) % Respondents That Desire Additional,
Improved Park, Rec Facilities
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanParks & Facility Improvements City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Question 9 Please briefly describe the one park amenity or recreation facility you would most like to see added or improved in the City of Buena Park.
FIGURE 18 DESIRED PARK AMENITY, REC FACILITY ADDITION, IMPROVEMENT
13.3 10.5
10.4 9.0
8.7 7.9
7.5 6.9
6.8 4.7
4.5 3.1
2.8 2.7
2.6 2.5
2.4 2.4
2.3 1.9
1.9 1.7
5.4 3.6
1.5 0 5 10 15
Provide, improve playgrounds
Improve public safety
Provide, improve walking, hiking trails
Improve landscaping, trees
Provide, improve dog parks
Provide, improve fitness, exercise equipment
Improve maintenance of restrooms
Provide, improve community pool
Provide, improve lighting
Provide, improve sports fields
Provide, improve parks in general
Not sure / None come to mind
Provide, improve basketball courts
Provide, improve tennis courts
Provide more trash cans
Provide, improve bike trails
Provide more open spaces
Provide, improve BBQ, picnic areas
Provide more senior activities
Provide, improve pickleball courts
Provide, improve water, drinking fountains
Provide, improve lakes, ponds
Improve Peak Park
Improve Skate Park
Improve George Bellis Park
% Respondents Who Desire Additional,
Improved Park, Rec Facilities
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanRecreation Activities & Programming City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
R ECREATION A CTIVITIES &
P ROGRAMMING
The City of Buena Park offers an array of recreation and community programs to residents, as well as individuals from neighboring communities. Often tailored to specific age groups, programs include organized group recreation and sports programs, individual sports and recreation activities, cultural events, educational classes, personal health courses, and special events. The questions in this section were designed to profile the types of activities that household members participate in, whether a respondent’s household had participated in a recreation program or class offered by the City, their satisfaction with the programming, and any suggested improvements.
MOST FREQUENT ADULT RECREATION ACTIVITIES Operating from the philosophy that recreation activities create demand for specific recreation amenities and facilities, the series opened by asking respondents to describe the recreation interests and activities engaged in by adult members of their household. Recreation was broadly defined for respondents, including play and exercise, as well as passive activities such as walking/jogging, hobbies, and picnicking.
Question 10 Next, I would like to ask a series of questions about your household's recreation activities and interests. Thinking of the adult members of your household, what recreation activities do the adults in your household engage in most often? If needed: By recreation, we mean play, exercise, and sports, as well as passive activities such as walking/jogging, hobbies, and picnicking FIGURE 19 RECREATION ACTIVITIES ENGAGED IN BY ADULT IN HSLD MEMBERS
51.2 16.4
14.7 14.2
12.2 10.9
6.7 6.5
6.2 5.4
5.3 4.6
4.4 3.2
3.0 2.1
2.1 1.8
1.7 5.2
6.2 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Walking, hiking
Running, jogging
Picnicking
Gym workouts, fitness classes
Biking, cycling
Dog walking
Basketball
They do not engage in recreation activities
Tennis
Swimming
Prefer not to answer
Not sure / None come to mind
Baseball, softball
Playing with kids at playground
Soccer
Skating
Sports in general
Relaxing
Dancing
Pickleball
Golf
% Households
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanRecreation Activities & Programming City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Question 10 was presented in an open-ended manner, allowing respondents to mention any activities that came to mind. True North later reviewed the verbatim responses and grouped them into the categories shown in Figure 19 on the previous page. Because respondents were allowed to mention multiple activities, the percentages shown in the figure reflect the percentage of households that mentioned each activity.
Walking and hiking was by a wide margin the most common recreation activity mentioned in response to Question 10, mentioned by 51% of respondents. Other commonly reported adult recreation activities included running and jogging (16%), picnicking (15%), gym workouts and fitness classes (14%), biking/cycling (12%), and dog walking (11%). Just over one-in-ten respondents (12%) reported that the adults in their household do not engage in recreation activities, or could not think of any specific recreation activities or interests.
For the interested reader, Figure 20 shows how adult recreation activities varied among Buena Park households according to whether they included at least one adult in the 18-54, 55-74, and 75 or older age categories.
FIGURE 20 RECREATION ACTIVITIES ENGAGED IN BY ADULT IN HSLD MEMBERS BY AGE OF ADULTS IN HSLD 50 12
12 12
6 12
9 12
7 4
7 3
5 54
16 16
14 11
10 5
6 8
7 4
5 4
4 4
51 18
16 15
12 11
8 6
6 5
5 5
7 6
6 3
3 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Walking, hiking
Running, jogging
Picnicking
Gym workouts, fitness classes
Biking, cycling
Dog walking
Basketball
They do not engage in recreation activities
Tennis
Swimming
Prefer not to answer
Not sure / None come to mind
Baseball, softball
Playing with kids at playground
Soccer
% Households
Adult 75 or older
Adult 55-74
Adult 18-54
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanRecreation Activities & Programming City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 MOST FREQUENT YOUTH RECREATION ACTIVITIES In a manner similar to that described previously for adult recreation activities, respondents were asked to describe the recreation interests and activities most often engaged in by the children and/or teenagers in their household. As shown in Figure 21, 45% of respondents reported that they do not have a child or teenager in their household. Among the specific activities mentioned, playing at the park or playground was the most frequently cited recreation activity engaged in by Buena Park youth (16%), followed by hiking (9%), bicycling (9%), basketball (8%), soccer (6%), baseball/softball (5%), and swimming (5%). Approximately 8% of Buena Park households indicated that their children under 18 do not engage in recreation activities or could not think of any specific recreation activities.
Question 11 Thinking of the children and/or teenagers in your household, what recreation activities do they engage in most often?
FIGURE 21 RECREATION ACTIVITIES ENGAGED IN BY CHILD IN HSLD Figure 22 on the next page shows how the youth recreation activities varied among Buena Park households according to whether they included at least one child in the 3-5, 6-12, and 13-17 age categories.
45.2 15.8
9.4 8.6
7.8 5.8
5.4 4.9
4.4 4.1
4.0 2.7
2.2 2.1
4.2 3.9
0 10 20 30 40 50
No children or teenagers in household
Playing at park, playgrounds
Hiking
Bicycling
Basketball
Soccer
Baseball, softball
Swimming
Running, jogging
Prefer not to answer
They do not engage in recreation activities
Not sure / None come to mind
Sports in general
Gym workouts, fitness
Dog walking
Picnicking
% Households
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanRecreation Activities & Programming City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 FIGURE 22 RECREATION ACTIVITIES ENGAGED IN BY CHILD IN HSLD BY AGE OF CHILD IN HSLD TYPES OF RECREATION ACTIVITIES Whereas the prior questions asked respondents in an open-ended manner to list the recreation activities their household engages in most often, Question 12 asked respondents how often their household participated in five specific types of recreation activities in the City of Buena Park. As shown in Figure 23 on the next page, just over onethird (35%) of households swim for recreation or swim lessons at a city-provided pool, not including school activities, and just under one-third (31%) play tennis at a public city court, not including school activities. A smaller percentage of households reported that one or more of its members skateboard at a designated skateboard park (19%), play pickleball at a public city court, not including school activities (16%), and play cricket at a city sports field, not including school activities (6%).
42 21
20 13
16 11
17 4
7 4
7 2
2 41
16 26
19 14
10 14
9 4
4 4
11 5
5 5
22 21
14 22
16 10
11 7
2 8
4 6
9 5
4 5
8 0 10 20 30 40 50
Playing at park, playgrounds
Hiking
Bicycling
Basketball
Soccer
Baseball, softball
Swimming
Running, jogging
Prefer not to answer
They do not engage in recreation activities
Not sure / None come to mind
Sports in general
Gym workouts, fitness
Dog walking
Picnicking
% Households with Children
Child 3-5
Child 6-12
Teen 13-17
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanRecreation Activities & Programming City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Question 12 Next, I'm going to read a short list of recreation activities. For each that I read, please indicate how often one or more members of your household typically engage in the activity at a city park or city recreation facility in Buena Park.
FIGURE 23 HSLD ENGAGEMENT IN RECREATION ACTIVITIES
Whereas Figure 23 above displays the percentage of all households that engaged in each activity, Figure 24 on the next page shows the frequency of participation among only those households that engaged in each activity. Households that did not participate in the activity were removed from this analysis, and the percentage that did participate and were included in this analysis is shown in brackets at the end of each activity label. Thus, for example, among the 16% of households that played pickleball at a public city court, 4% did so every day.
Examining the percentage of participant households that engaged in each activity at least three times a month, households that played pickleball were engaged most frequently (29%), followed closely by those that skateboard (27%) and swim (27%). For the interested reader, tables 5 through 7 on the next page show how the percentage of households that engaged in each activity at least three times per month varied across demographic characteristics among all households.
34.8 31.4
18.6 16.2
6.2 60.7 64.2
77.1 79.5
89.4 4.5 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.4
0 10
20 30
40 50
60 70
80 90
100
Swim for recreation or
swim lessons at a cityprovided pool, not
including school
activities
Play tennis at a public
city court, not incl
school activities
Skateboard at a
designated
skateboard park
Play pickleball at a
public city court, not
incl school activities
Play cricket at a city
sports field, not incl
school activities
Q12 Hsld Engagement in Rec Activities . . .
% Households
Prefer not to
answer
Do not engage
in activity
Yes, engage in
activity
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanRecreation Activities & Programming City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 FIGURE 24 FREQUENCY OF HSLD ENGAGEMENT IN RECREATION ACTIVITIES TABLE 5 FREQUENCY OF HSLD ENGAGEMENT IN RECREATION ACTIVITIES BY OVERALL & YEARS IN BUENA PARK (SHOWING % AT LEAST 3-4 X PER MONTH)
TABLE 6 FREQUENCY OF HSLD ENGAGEMENT IN RECREATION ACTIVITIES BY AGES OF HSLD MEMBERS (SHOWING % AT LEAST 3-4 X PER MONTH)
TABLE 7 FREQUENCY OF HSLD ENGAGEMENT IN RECREATION ACTIVITIES BY ETHNICITY (SHOWING % AT LEAST 3-4 X
PER MONTH)
4.2 3.8 4.6 4.3 4.0
11.0 14.1 10.5 6.6 7.7
12.2 0.0
8.2 16.5 16.0 11.7
25.7 12.9
5.9 9.9 12.0
5.8 9.0
22.8 26.7
12.7 26.7
24.3 22.3
45.0 31.4
13.9 9.2
17.9 30.6
0 10
20 30
40 50
60 70
80 90
100
Play pickleball at a
public city court [16%]
Skateboard at
skateboard park [19%]
Swim for recreation
or swim lessons at a
city-provided pool
[35%]
Play cricket at a city
sports field [6%]
Play tennis at a public
city court [31%]
Q12 Hsld Engagement in Rec Activities . . .
% Hslds That Engage in The Rec Activity
Once per yr
2-6 x per yr
7-11 x per yr
1-2 x per mo
3-4 x per mo
2-3 x per wk
Every day
Overall
Less than 5 5 to 9 10 to 14 15 or more
Swim for rec or swim lessons at a city-provided pool, not incl school activities 9.5 11.1 8.2 15.8 7.4 Play tennis at a public city court, not incl school activities 6.2 6.5 3.6 10.4 5.9 Skateboard at a designated skateboard park 5.0 5.4 2.6 5.9 5.6 Play pickleball at a public city court, not incl school activities 4.7 4.2 2.7 6.8 5.1 Play cricket at a city sports field, not incl school activities 0.7 0.7 0.0 1.8 0.6 Years in Buena Park (Q1)
Overall
Child 3-5 Child 6-12
Teen
13-17
Adult
18-54
Adult
55-74 Adult 75+
Swim for rec or swim lessons at a city-provided pool, not incl school activities 9.5 25.8 18.9 17.5 9.8 5.1 12.2 Play tennis at a public city court, not incl school activities 6.2 7.8 8.8 7.7 6.0 5.9 5.9 Skateboard at a designated skateboard park 5.0 11.1 8.8 11.8 5.8 3.4 4.1 Play pickleball at a public city court, not incl school activities 4.7 4.6 4.3 1.0 4.2 5.7 7.6 Play cricket at a city sports field, not incl school activities 0.7 0.0 0.7 0.0 0.5 0.8 2.1 Ages of Hsld Members (QD2)
Overall
Caucasian
/ White
Latino /
Hispanic
Asian
American
Other /
Mixed
Swim for rec or swim lessons at a city-provided pool, not incl school activities 9.5 5.1 10.5 10.2 14.0 Play tennis at a public city court, not incl school activities 6.2 3.1 5.2 7.4 16.2 Skateboard at a designated skateboard park 5.0 4.5 8.2 2.3 4.7 Play pickleball at a public city court, not incl school activities 4.7 2.5 4.0 5.8 7.1 Play cricket at a city sports field, not incl school activities 0.7 0.0 0.0 2.2 0.0 Ethnicity (QD5)
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanRecreation Activities & Programming City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 OVERALL SATISFACTION WITH PROGRAMMING The next question in this series simply asked respondents if they were satisfied or dissatisfied with the recreation programs, classes, activities, and services provided by the City of Buena Park. As shown in Figure 25, more than one-quarter of respondents were not familiar enough with the programming and services to offer an opinion (23%) or preferred to not share their opinion (4%). Among the remaining respondents, however, opinions were largely positive with 60% reporting they were satisfied compared with just 13% who indicated they were generally dissatisfied. Figures 26-29 show how satisfaction with Buena Park’s recreation programs, classes, activities, and services varied by a variety of demographics, among those who provided an opinion.
Question 13 Overall, would you say you are generally satisfied or dissatisfied with the recreation programs, classes, activities, and services provided by the City of Buena Park? FIGURE 25 SATISFACTION WITH REC PROGRAM, CLASSES, ACTIVITIES, SERVICES FIGURE 26 SATISFACTION WITH REC PROGRAMS, CLASSES, ACTIVITIES, SERVICES BY YEARS IN BUENA PARK, HSLD CITY PARK, OPEN SPACE VISIT & ADULT 55 OR OLDER IN HSLD
Somewhat
satisfied
38.6 Very satisfied
21.7 Somewhat
dissatisfied
9.4 Very
dissatisfied
3.3 Prefer not to
answer
3.7 Not sure
23.3 32.6 25.8 29.7 30.7 31.5 28.1
47.4 56.8
66.3 55.7
36.6 54.2
51.6 Very
satisfied
25.9 27.6
35.4 30.4 25.5
Smwt
satisfied
56.9 44.2 53.3 54.3
0 10
20 30
40 50
60 70
80 90
100
Less than 5 5 to 9 10 to 14 15 or more At least 1x
per wk
2-3 x per
mo
1x per mo <1x per mo Never Yes No
Years in Buena Park (Q1) Hsld City Park, Open Space Visit (Q2a) Adult 55 or Older in Hsld (QD2)
% Respondents Who Provided Opinion
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanRecreation Activities & Programming City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 FIGURE 27 SATISFACTION WITH REC PROGRAMS, CLASSES, ACTIVITIES, SERVICES BY AGE & CHILD 3-17 YEARS IN HSLD FIGURE 28 SATISFACTION WITH REC PROGRAMS, CLASSES, ACTIVITIES, SERVICES BY HSLD CITY REC FACILITY, CENTER
VISIT, GENDER & ETHNICITY
FIGURE 29 SATISFACTION WITH REC PROGRAMS, CLASSES, ACTIVITIES, SERVICES BY AGES OF HSLD MEMBERS
37.5 32.8 28.3 32.2
46.3 56.6
57.0 49.1
31.3 26.5 23.6
Very
satisfied
35.5 70.5
51.6 44.7
Smwt
satisfied
49.9 0
10 20
30 40
50 60
70 80
90 100
18 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65 or older Yes No Age (QD4) Child 3-17 Years in Hsld (QD2)
% Respondents Who Provided Opinion
27.0 29.1 32.9 28.0
15.8 43.4
52.6 54.3 52.2 57.2
47.0 61.8
44.4 40.0
30.7 35.1
20.8 Very
satisfied
32.1 60.8
54.7 53.4 Smwt
satisfied
44.8 0
10 20
30 40
50 60
70 80
90 100
At least 1x
per wk
2-3 x per
mo
1x per mo <1x per mo Never Male Female Caucasian /
White
Latino /
Hispanic
Asian
American
Other /
Mixed
Hsld City Rec Facility, Center Visit (Q2b) Gender (QD3) Ethnicity (QD5) % Respondents Who Provided Opinion
30.9 24.7
54.2 51.7
Very
satisfied
27.0 24.8 28.0 31.9
Smwt
satisfied
53.8 52.2 60.9 56.7
0 10
20 30
40 50
60 70
80 90
100
Child 3-5 Child 6-12 Teen 13-17 Adult 18-54 Adult 55-74 Adult 75+ Ages of Hsld Members (QD2)
% Respondents Who Provided Opinion
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanRecreation Activities & Programming City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 PROGRAM PARTICIPATION IN TYPICAL YEAR Question 14 next asked respondents how often they or other members of their household use recreation programs, classes, activities, or services offered by the City of Buena Park in a typical year (when there is not a pandemic). More than one-third households indicated they do not use recreation programs or services offered by Buena Park in a typical year (32%) or preferred to not answer the question (5%). An additional 11% reported using the City’s recreation programs, classes and/or services weekly, 13% stated they do so one to three times per month, 6% indicated once every two to three months, 16% participate a few times per year, whereas 18% indicated they use recreation programs, classes or services offered by the City less often than a few times per year.
Question 14 In a typical year when there is not a pandemic, how often do you or other members of your household use recreation programs, classes, activities, or services offered by the City of Buena Park? Would you say at least once per week, two to three times per month, once per month, once every two or three months, a few times per year, less often than a few times per year, or never?
FIGURE 30 FREQUENCY OF HSLD MEMBERS USE OF REC PROGRAMS, CLASSES, ACTIVITIES, SERVICES Figures 31-33 show how frequency of participating in recreation programs, classes, or services offered by the City of Buena Park varied across
key subgroups. When compared to their respective counterparts, seniors, those with a child or teenager in the home, and those who visit a park
or recreation facility weekly were the most likely
to be frequent users of the City’s recreation programs, classes, activities, and services.
FIGURE 31 FREQUENCY OF HSLD MEMBERS USE OF REC PROGRAMS, CLASSES, ACTIVITIES, SERVICES BY AGE, CHILD 3- 17 YEARS IN HSLD & SURVEY LANGUAGE
Not at all /
Never
31.6 Not sure /
Prefer not to
answer
4.6 2-3 x per mo
7.0 Once a week
11.1 1 x per mo
6.0 1 x 2-3 mos
5.6 < few x per yr
17.9 Few x per yr
16.2 8.4
20.3 16.5 12.8 14.6
9.8 12.8
4.3 7.5 7.5 4.2
2.4 4.8
3.1 0.0
12.7 5.7
6.1 5.8 6.4
5.3 15.5 16.8
17.1 18.3
16.8 15.4 23.3
13.8 17.0
23.1 27.4 19.7
19.2 15.5
25.7 11.5
15.3 19.8
20.1 13.1
6.6 32.6 39.7 36.0 29.5
37.5 24.9
16.1 42.9
31.7 30.6
69.3 2.5 8.0 10.3 15.6 9.1 11.3 11.8
7.2 8.6
2.0 7.6
10.7 4.0 6.6
10.3 6.5
5.4 7.8 4.0 7.0
0 10
20 30
40 50
60 70
80 90
100
18 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65 or
older
Yes No English Spanish Korean
Age (QD4) Child 3-17 Years in
Hsld (QD2)
Survey Language
% Respondents Who Provided Opinion
Not at all /
Never
< few x per yr
Few x per yr
1 x 2-3 mos
1 x per mo
2-3 x per mo
Once a week
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanRecreation Activities & Programming City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 FIGURE 32 FREQUENCY OF HSLD MEMBERS USE OF REC PROGRAMS, CLASSES, ACTIVITIES, SERVICES BY YEARS IN BUENA PARK, HSLD CITY PARK, OPEN SPACE VISIT & ADULT 55 OR OLDER IN HSLD FIGURE 33 FREQUENCY OF HSLD MEMBERS USE OF REC PROGRAMS, CLASSES, ACTIVITIES, SERVICES BY HSLD REC
FACILITY, CENTER VISIT, GENDER & ETHNICITY
PROGRAM PARTICIPATION IN PAST YEAR Having measured the frequency with which Buena Park households participate in recreation programs during a typical year, Question 15 next asked whether any member of their household had participated in a recreation program, class, activity, or service offered by the City of Buena Park during the 12 months preceding the interview. Just over one-quarter of respondents (27%) reported that at least one member of their household had participated in a city-provided recreation program, class, activity, or service during the preceding 12 months (see Figure 25). Participation in a recreation program or service provided by the City during the past year was most common among households with a child or teenager and those who visit a recreation facility or community center in Buena Park at least once per month (see Figures 35-37).
18.9 8.3 11.1 10.3 13.3
15.6 10.8
4.4 2.2
8.4 6.0
5.2 6.3
5.4 5.9
7.0 7.2 4.2
6.5 5.9 5.6
13.2 14.8
19.8 18.7
14.8 21.1 19.0
20.8 18.0 14.5
13.4 17.8
10.1 23.8
16.5 16.2 18.3
23.9 15.7
20.2 16.6
44.1 35.9 36.0
26.4 26.5 25.9 25.1 31.8
72.3 30.1
38.8 8.9 5.4 9.5
17.3 14.8 9.5
6.0 7.4 8.7
8.4 6.6
5.1 10.2 5.7
7.0 2.6 11.5
9.2 6.0
4.5 0
10 20
30 40
50 60
70 80
90 100
Less than
5 5 to 9 10 to 14 15 or
more
At least 1x
per wk
2-3 x per
mo
1x per mo <1x per
mo
Never Yes No
Years in Buena Park (Q1) Hsld City Park, Open Space Visit (Q2a) Adult 55 or Older in Hsld (QD2)
% Respondents Who Provided Opinion
Not at all /
Never
< few x per yr
Few x per yr
1 x 2-3 mos
1 x per mo
2-3 x per mo
Once a week
3.1 12.4 11.8 11.9 12.6
9.4 6.1 7.7
9.5 5.2 6.6
3.4 4.0
8.3 6.4 5.2 6.5
5.8 3.4 15.9
8.5 13.1
19.2 22.9
13.7 19.4 14.4
19.5 15.7
16.8 0.0
9.7 13.6
25.8 15.2
19.0 19.4
19.7 17.2
19.8 20.6
17.4 5.1
20.9 27.4
68.0 33.2 31.1 35.9
27.6 37.3
27.5 48.8
22.3 7.2 6.8 12.9 8.9
13.4 4.0
18.3 25.4
2.9 4.8
7.5 16.7
6.9 6.6
5.8 3.1
8.6 12.0
7.7 0
10 20
30 40
50 60
70 80
90 100
At least 1x
per wk
2-3 x per
mo
1x per mo <1x per
mo
Never Male Female Caucasian
/ White
Latino /
Hispanic
Asian
American
Other /
Mixed
Hsld City Rec Facility, Center Visit (Q2b) Gender (QD3) Ethnicity (QD5) % Respondents Who Provided Opinion
Not at all /
Never
< few x per yr
Few x per yr
1 x 2-3 mos
1 x per mo
2-3 x per mo
Once a week
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanRecreation Activities & Programming City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Question 15 Have you or another member of your household participated in a recreation program, class, activity, or service offered by the City of Buena Park during the past 12 months? FIGURE 34 HSLD MEMBER PARTICIPATION IN A REC PROGRAM, CLASS, ACTIVITY, SERVICE IN PAST 12 MONTHS FIGURE 35 HSLD MEMBER PARTICIPATION IN A REC PROGRAM, CLASS, ACTIVITY, SERVICE IN PAST 12 MONTHS BY AGE, CHILD 3-17 YEARS IN HSLD & SURVEY LANGUAGE
Prefer not to
answer
2.3 Not sure
6.3 Hsld
participated in
rec program,
class, activity,
service in past
12 mos
26.6 No hsld
participation in
rec program,
class, activity,
service in past
12 mos
64.9 21.7
29.7 45.3
17.8 27.0
31.9 4.7
19.0 22.1
28.1 32.1
0 10
20 30
40 50
60 70
18 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65 or older Yes No English Spanish Korean Age (QD4) Child 3-17 Years in Hsld
(QD2)
Survey Language
% Hsld That Participated in Rec Program, Class,
Activity, Service in Past 12 Months
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanRecreation Activities & Programming City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 FIGURE 36 HSLD MEMBER PARTICIPATION IN A REC PROGRAM, CLASS, ACTIVITY, SERVICE IN PAST 12 MONTHS BY YEARS IN BUENA PARK, HSLD CITY PARK, OPEN SPACE VISIT & ADULT 55 OR OLDER IN HSLD FIGURE 37 HSLD MEMBER PARTICIPATION IN A REC PROGRAM, CLASS, ACTIVITY, SERVICE IN PAST 12 MONTHS HSLD
CITY REC FACILITY, CENTER VISIT, GENDER & ETHNICITY
BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION Respondents who reported that their household does not participate in recreation programs, classes, activities, or services offered by the City within in a typical year were next asked in an open-ended manner if there were any barriers or obstacles that kept their household from participating. The verbatim responses to Question 13 were reviewed and grouped into the categories shown in Figure 38 on the next page. Most respondents indicated there were no barriers keeping their household from participating in a recreation program (57%) or could not identify one (7%). Others mentioned the schedule/available times for classes (12%), lack of programs/classes (6%), and a need for better information about programs and classes offered by the City (5%) as reasons for not participating.
36.9 30.0 29.7
20.5 7.1
26.9 28.1
25.1 33.2
28.1 24.3
0 10
20 30
40 50
60 70
Less than 5 5 to 9 10 to 14 15 or more At least 1x
per wk
2-3 x per
mo
1x per mo <1x per mo Never Yes No
Years in Buena Park (Q1) Hsld City Park, Open Space Visit (Q2a) Adult 55 or Older in Hsld (QD2)
% Hsld That Participated in Rec Program, Class,
Activity, Service in Past 12 Months
1.6 26.9 28.2
24.6 31.9
20.9 27.2
53.2 66.4
42.0 23.8
0 10
20 30
40 50
60 70
At least 1x
per wk
2-3 x per
mo
1x per mo <1x per mo Never Male Female Caucasian /
White
Latino /
Hispanic
Asian
American
Other /
Mixed
Hsld City Rec Facility, Center Visit (Q2b) Gender (QD3) Ethnicity (QD5) % Hsld That Participated in Rec Program, Class,
Activity, Service in Past 12 Months
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanRecreation Activities & Programming City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Question 16 Are there any barriers or obstacles that have kept your household from participating in a recreation program, class, activity, or service provided by the City? If yes, ask: Please describe them to me.
FIGURE 38 BARRIERS, OBSTACLES FROM PARTICIPATING IN REC PROGRAM, ACTIVITY, SERVICE ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS Regardless of whether a respondent’s household had participated in a city-sponsored recreation program or service in the past year, Question 17 asked all respondents whether there are any specific recreation programs, classes, activities, or services that they would like the City of Buena Park to add or improve to better meet the needs of their household. As shown in Figure 39 on the next page, 33% of respondents answered Question 17 in the affirmative, whereas 31% did not desire any additions or improvements to recreation programs, classes, or services and 36% were unsure or unwilling to answer.
Some respondents were more likely than others to perceive a need for additional or improved recreation programming—most notably residents between the ages of 35 and 54, households with a child or teenager in the home, individuals who completed the survey in Spanish, those who had lived in Buena Park between 5 and 9 years, respondents from households that visit a park or open space area in the City weekly, and those who visit a recreation facility or community center in Buena Park at least once per month (see figures 40-42).
56.8 11.9
7.4 5.7
5.3 2.5
2.1 1.4
1.3 1.0
0.7 3.7
0.5 1.3
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
None, no barriers or obstacles
Class, program schedule, available times
Not sure / No specific reason
Not enough programs classes offered
Need more info, better website
Homeless issues
Location, too far
Age, health issues
Cost
Safety concerns
Cleanliness
Language barrier
Too crowded
Prefer not to answer
% Respondents in Hslds That Had Not
Participated in in Past 12 Months
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanRecreation Activities & Programming City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Question 17 Is there a recreation program, class, activity, or service that you would like to see added or improved in the City of Buena Park to meet the needs of your household? FIGURE 39 ADD, IMPROVE, A REC PROGRAM, CLASS, ACTIVITY, SERVICE FIGURE 40 ADD, IMPROVE, A REC PROGRAM, CLASS, ACTIVITY, SERVICE BY AGE, CHILD 3-17 YEARS IN HSLD, & SURVEY
LANGUAGE
Prefer not to
answer
2.8 Not sure
32.7 Yes, desire
additional,
improved rec
program, class,
activity, service
33.2 Do not desire
additional,
improved rec
program, class,
activity, service
31.3 34.1
28.8 42.3
29.2 31.9
41.1 37.5 37.6 36.7
31.9 26.9
0 10
20 30
40 50
60 18 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65 or older Yes No English Spanish Korean Age (QD4) Child 3-17 Years in Hsld
(QD2)
Survey Language
% Respondents That Desire Additional, Improved
Rec Program, Class, Activity, Service
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanRecreation Activities & Programming City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 FIGURE 41 ADD, IMPROVE, A REC PROGRAM, CLASS, ACTIVITY, SERVICE BY YEARS IN BUENA PARK, HSLD CITY PARK, OPEN SPACE VISIT & ADULT 55 OR OLDER IN HSLD
FIGURE 42 ADD, IMPROVE, A REC PROGRAM, CLASS, ACTIVITY, SERVICE BY HSLD CITY REC FACILITY, CENTER VISIT,
GENDER & ETHNICITY
Respondents who indicated that there were recreation programs, classes, activities, or services that they would like the City to add or improve were subsequently provided an open-ended opportunity to identify the programs or services of interest (see Figure 43 on the next page). The most commonly suggested programs and services were fitness/gym classes (11%), swimming classes (11%), activities and classes for toddlers/children (7%), yoga, meditation, and/or Pilates classes (7%), dance classes (6%), and art & craft classes (6%).
46.6 35.8
31.1 23.5
18.6 33.0 33.4 34.0
44.0 29.3 30.4
0 10
20 30
40 50
60 Less than 5 5 to 9 10 to 14 15 or more At least 1x
per wk
2-3 x per
mo
1x per mo <1x per mo Never Yes No
Years in Buena Park (Q1) Hsld City Park, Open Space Visit (Q2a) Adult 55 or Older in Hsld (QD2)
% Respondents That Desire Additional, Improved
Rec Program, Class, Activity, Service
19.6 32.9 34.5
25.8 34.7 36.4
30.3 47.0
49.4 54.3
30.7 0
10 20
30 40
50 60
At least 1x
per wk
2-3 x per
mo
1x per mo <1x per mo Never Male Female Caucasian /
White
Latino /
Hispanic
Asian
American
Other /
Mixed
Hsld City Rec Facility, Center Visit (Q2b) Gender (QD3) Ethnicity (QD5) % Respondents That Desire Additional, Improved
Rec Program, Class, Activity, Service
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanRecreation Activities & Programming City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Question 18 Please briefly describe the one recreation program, class, activity, or service that you would most like to see added or improved in the City of Buena Park.
FIGURE 43 DESIRED PROGRAM, CLASS, ACTIVITY, SERVICE
11.1 11.1
6.8 6.7
5.9 5.6
5.2 4.9
4.9 4.7
4.6 4.3
4.2 3.9
3.5 3.2
3.2 2.6
2.1 2.0
1.9 1.6
1.3 1.2
1.1 4.7
4.4 1.4
0 5 10 15
Fitness, gym classes
Swimming classes
Activities, classes for toddlers, children
Yoga, meditation, Pilates classes
Dance classes
Art & craft classes
Senior classes, activities
Hiking, walking in the park
Enrichment, education classes
Provide more police presence, safety
Not sure / Cannot think of anything
Community swimming pool
Martial arts, Tai Chi, self-defense classes
Soccer fields, leagues
Dog training
Cooking classes
Pickleball courts, leagues
Baseball fields, leagues
Basketball courts, leagues
Computer, tech classes
Tennis courts, leagues
Music, instrument classes
Recycling, cleaning programs
Golf lessons
Badminton courts, leagues
Chess boards
Archery
Woodshop classes
% Respondents Who Desire Additional, Improved
Rec Program, Class, Activity, Service
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanBackground & Demographics City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
B ACKGROUND & D EMOGRAPHICS
TABLE 8 DEMOGRAPHICS OF SAMPLE
Table 8 presents the key demographic information collected during the survey. The primary motivation for collecting the background and demographic information was to provide a better insight into how the results of the substantive questions of the survey vary by demographic characteristics, and ensure that the resulting sample matched the profile of Buena Park households on key characteristics.
Total Respondents 544
Years in Buena Park (Q1)
Less than 5 19.8
5 to 9 18.3
10 to 14 14.8
15 or more 46.6
Prefer not to answer 0.4
City Info Sources (QD1)
City’s website 44.8
Internet in general 21.6
Social media 7.3
Friends/family 5.6
Other 16.3
Prefer not to answer 4.3
Ages of Hsld Members (QD2)
Child 3-5 9.5
Child 6-12 19.1
Teen 13-17 16.8
Adult 18-54 78.8
Adult 55-74 49.4
Adult 75 or older 12.5
Gender (QD3)
Male 46.2
Female 48.3
Non-binary 0.0
Prefer not to answer 5.5
Age (QD4)
18 to 24 6.6
25 to 34 16.6
35 to 44 21.7
45 to 54 21.5
55 to 64 13.9
65 or older 16.3
Prefer not to answer 3.4
Ethnicity (QD5)
Caucasian / White 19.4
Latino / Hispanic 38.8
Asian American 31.2
Other / Mixed 6.2
Prefer not to answer 4.5
Survey Language
English 84.1
Spanish 11.6
Korean 4.3
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanMethodology City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
M ETHODOLOGY
The following section outlines the methodology used in the study, as well as the motivation for using certain techniques.
QUESTIONNAIRE DEVELOPMENT Dr. McLarney of True North worked closely with the City of Buena Park and RJM Design Group to develop a questionnaire that covered the topics of interest and avoided sources of systematic measurement error, including position-order effects, wording effects, response-category effects, scaling effects, and priming. Several questions included multiple individual items. Because asking items in a set order can lead to a systematic position bias in responses, the items were asked in a random order for each respondent.
Some questions asked in this study were presented only to a subset of respondents. For example, only respondents who indicated they would like to see improvements made to park amenities and recreation facilities in the City (Question 8) were asked to describe the types of improvements they desired (Question 9). The questionnaire included with this report (see Questionnaire & Toplines on page 38) identifies the skip patterns used during the interview to ensure that each respondent received the appropriate questions.
PROGRAMMING, PRE-TEST & TRANSLATION Prior to fielding the survey, the questionnaire was CATI (Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing) programmed to assist interviewers when conducting the telephone interviews. The CATI program automatically navigates the skip patterns, randomizes the appropriate question items, and alerts interviewers to certain types of keypunching mistakes should they happen during the interview. The survey was also programmed into a passcode-protected online survey application to allow online participation for sampled households. The integrity of the questionnaire was pre-tested internally by True North and by dialing into random homes in the City prior to formally beginning the survey. The final questionnaire was also professionally translated into Spanish and Korean to allow for data collection English, Spanish, and Korean according to the preference of the respondent.
SAMPLE, RECRUITING & DATA COLLECTION A comprehensive database of Buena Park households was utilized for this study, ensuring that all households in Buena Park had the opportunity to participate in the survey. Once selected at random, contact information was appended to each record including email addresses and telephone numbers for adult residents.
Individuals were subsequently recruited to participate in the survey through multiple recruiting methods. Using a combination of email and text invitations, sampled residents were initially invited to participate in the survey online at a secure, passcode-protected website designed and hosted by True North. Each individual was assigned a unique passcode to ensure that only Buena Park residents who received an invitation could access the online survey site, and that the survey could be completed only one time per passcode. Email reminder notices were also sent to encourage participation among those who had yet to take the survey. Following a period of online data collection, True North placed telephone calls to land lines and cell phone numbers of sampled residents that had yet to participate in the online survey or for whom only telephone contact information was available.
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanMethodology City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Telephone interviews averaged 15 minutes in length and were conducted during weekday evenings (5:30PM to 9PM) and on weekends (10AM to 5PM). It is standard practice not to call during the day on weekdays because most working adults are unavailable and thus calling during those hours would bias the sample. A total of 544 completed surveys were gathered online and by telephone in English, Spanish, and Korean between February 27 and March 6, 2023.
MARGIN OF ERROR DUE TO SAMPLING The results of the survey can be used to estimate the opinions and behaviors of all households in Buena Park.2 Because not every household in the City participated in the survey, however, the results have what is known as a statistical margin of error due to sampling. The margin of error refers to the difference between what was found in the survey of 544 households for a particular question and what would have been found if all of the estimated 24,306 households3 had been interviewed.
Figure 44 provides a plot of the maximum margin of error in this study. The maximum margin of error for a dichotomous percentage result occurs when the answers are evenly split such that 50% provide one response and 50% provide the alternative response. For this survey, the maximum margin of error is ± 4.2% for questions answered by all 544 respondents.
FIGURE 44 MAXIMUM MARGIN OF ERROR
Within this report, figures and tables show how responses to certain questions varied by demographic characteristics such as length of residence. Figure 44 is thus useful for understanding how the maximum margin of error for a percentage estimate will grow as the number of individuals asked a question (or in a particular subgroup) shrinks. Because the margin of error grows exponentially as the sample size decreases, the reader should use caution when generalizing and interpreting the results for small subgroups.
2. Because the survey asks respondents to report on the interests, activities, and behaviors of their household, it is appropriate to generalize the survey results at the household level.
3. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2021 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 544 Respondents
± 4.2%
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Sample Size (Number of Respondents)
Margin of Error
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanMethodology City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 DATA PROCESSING & WEIGHTING Data processing consisted of checking the data for errors or inconsistencies, coding and recoding responses, categorizing verbatim responses, and preparing frequency analyses and cross-tabulations. The final data were weighted to balance the sample by ethnicity and home ownership according to the most recent Census American Community Survey (ACS) estimates.
ROUNDING Numbers that end in 0.5 or higher are rounded up to the nearest whole number, whereas numbers that end in 0.4 or lower are rounded down to the nearest whole number.
These same rounding rules are also applied, when needed, to arrive at numbers that include a decimal place in constructing figures and tables. Occasionally, these rounding rules lead to small discrepancies in the first decimal place when comparing tables and charts for a given question.
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City of Buena Park | Parks and Recreation Master PlanQuestionnaire & Toplines City of Buena Park True North Research, Inc. © 2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Q UESTIONNAIRE & T OPLINES
True North Research, Inc. © 2023 Page 1
Buena Park - Parks & Rec Survey
Final Toplines (n=544)
March 2023
Section 1: Introduction to Study
Hi, my name is _____ and Im calling from TNR on behalf of the City of Buena (BWAY-nuh) Park. The City is conducting a survey of residents about important community issues and Id like to get your opinions it should take about 10 minutes.
If needed: This is a survey about important issues in your community. Im NOT trying to sell anything and I wont ask for a donation.
If needed: If now is not a convenient time, can you let me know a better time so I can call back?
Section 2: Length of Residence
Q1 To begin, how long have you lived in Buena Park?
1 Less than 1 year 4%
2 1 to 4 years 16%
3 5 to 9 years 18%
4 10 to 14 years 15%
5 15 years or longer 47%
99 Prefer not to answer 0%
Section 3: Use and Visitation
The City of Buena Park is preparing a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Your participation in this survey will help the City provide recreation facilities, programs, and services that best meet the communitys needs.
As you answer the following questions, please speak on behalf of all members of your household.
Q2
In a typical year when there is not a pandemic, how frequently do you or other members of your household _______ in Buena Park? At least once per week, two to three times per month, once per month, once every two or three months, a few times per year, less often than a few times per year, or never?
Read in order
At least 1 time
per week
2 to 3 times
per month
1 time per
month
Once every 2
to 3 months
A few times
per year
Less often
than a few
times per year
Never
Prefer not to
answer
A Visit a city park or open space area 31% 20% 8% 6% 14% 10% 11% 0% B Visit a city recreation facility or
community center 12% 7% 8% 8% 18% 26% 21% 1%
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Ask Q3 if Q2A=(1-6) OR Q2B=(1-6)
Q3
What is the name of the park, open space area, or recreation facility in Buena Park that members of your household use most often? Verbatim responses recorded and later grouped into categories shown below.
William Peak Park 19%
Boisseranc Park 11%
Ralph B Clark Park 11%
George Bellis Park 8%
Not sure / Cannot recall name 7%
Buena Park Senior Center 6%
Larwin Park 5%
Smith-Murphy Park 4%
Ehlers Event Center 3%
San Marino Park 3%
Brenner Park 2%
John Beat Park 1%
Lindbergh Park 1%
Silverado Trail 1%
San Antonio Park 1%
Mackay Park 1%
Images Park 1%
Library 1%
Greenbelt 1%
Rick Gomez Park 1%
Ballas Park 1%
Knott's Berry Farm 1%
El Dorado Park 1%
La Palma Park 1%
Central Park 1%
Prefer not to answer 19%
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If Q2A=7 AND Q2B=7, ask Q4.
Q4
Is there a particular reason that your household doesnt visit parks or recreation facilities in Buena Park? If yes, ask: Please briefly describe the reason. Verbatim responses recorded and later grouped into categories shown below.
Because we have seen lots of strange people around the area and don't feel that safe.
Don't feel safe at parks, homeless, drugs all over the ground/needles.
Heard not safe.
Homeless and do feel safe.
Homeless people and drug addicts always at the parks when I used to go.
I am on Orangethorpe/Western. I dont feel pleasant park is near me. I end up going to Artesia/Cerritos.
I dont feel safe visiting most local parks. As for the recreation facilities, I dont have time or a want at this time in my life.
Im not aware of the local parks and recreation facilities as Ive only been a resident here for a year. Also, I frequent parks that Im already familiar with.
Never crossed our minds to visit parks. Might actually visit one this weekend if weather is fine.
No park within short walking distance; no appealing amenities.
Not big enough for the activities we enjoy. I.e., running and roller blading on nice paths.
The parks in my neighborhood is either next to the freeway or where the transformers are. Please don't expand the park on San Rafael Dr. (between Patton and La Palma).
Many people threw beer bottles after visiting that little park.
There is too often pot smokers or homeless people.
We are not aware of any. We visit our own club house and dog park instead.
We frequent larger regional parks in nearby cities.
We go to park in La Palma.
We live in a community with a reaction facility.
We live in a homeless shelter, and we are not allowed to walk to the park or anywhere.
They have shuttle but refuses to take us to recreational places no place important either like a job. They don't help just want money to have us homeless here.
We live on the border with Fullerton and La Mirada so use their parks.
We prefer parks in other cities
We work and don't have time. By the time we get off, it is midnight.
We're old and disabled.
When my children were younger it made sense to visit parks but now, they are older we dont have time like we used to.
You have made this city unsafe.
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Section 4: Parks & Facility Improvements
Resume asking questions of all respondents.
Q5
Overall, would you say you are generally satisfied or dissatisfied with the parks, open space areas and recreation facilities in Buena Park? Get answer, then ask: Would that be very (satisfied/dissatisfied) or somewhat (satisfied/dissatisfied)? 1 Very satisfied 23%
2 Somewhat satisfied 45%
3 Somewhat dissatisfied 13%
4 Very dissatisfied 8%
98 Not sure 9%
99 Prefer not to answer 3%
Q6
Would you say you are generally satisfied or dissatisfied with the maintenance of parks, open space areas and recreation facilities in Buena Park? Get answer, then ask: Would that be very (satisfied/dissatisfied) or somewhat (satisfied/dissatisfied)? 1 Very satisfied 26% Skip to Q8
2 Somewhat satisfied 42% Skip to Q8
3 Somewhat dissatisfied 14% Ask Q7
4 Very dissatisfied 6% Ask Q7
98 Not sure 10% Skip to Q8
99 Prefer not to answer 1% Skip to Q8
Q7
Please briefly describe the specific issues that lead you to be dissatisfied with the maintenance of parks and recreation facilities in Buena Park. Verbatim responses recorded and later grouped into categories shown below.
Trash, graffiti 33%
Homeless 23%
Safety 16%
Restrooms maintenance 14%
Damaged equipment, playground 14%
Poor maintenance in general 12%
Poor maintenance of grass area 12%
Not sure / None come to mind 7%
Accessibility 5%
Poor lighting 3%
Not large enough, too small 3%
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Q8 Is there a park amenity or recreation facility you would like to see added or improved in the City of Buena Park to meet the needs of your household? 1 Yes 46% Ask Q9
2 No 24% Skip to Q10
98 Not sure 29% Skip to Q10
99 Prefer not to answer 2% Skip to Q10
Q9
Please briefly describe the one park amenity or recreation facility you would most like to see added or improved in the City of Buena Park. Verbatim responses recorded and later grouped into categories shown below.
Provide, improve playgrounds 13%
Improve safety 11%
Provide, improve walking, hiking trails 10%
Provide, improve dog parks 9%
Improve landscaping, trees 9%
Provide, improve fitness, exercise
equipment 8%
Improve maintenance of restrooms 7%
Provide community pool 7%
Provide, improve lighting 7%
Provide, improve sports fields 5%
Provide, improve parks in general 5%
Provide, improve basketball courts 4%
Not sure / None come to mind 4%
Provide, improve bike trails 3%
Provide, improve tennis courts 3%
Provide, improve BBQ, picnic areas 3%
Provide more trash cans 3%
Provide more open spaces 3%
Improve George Bellis Park 2%
Improve Peak Park 2%
Provide more senior activities 2%
Provide, improve pickleball courts 2%
Improve Skate Park 2%
Provide, improve water, drinking fountains 2%
Provide, improve lakes, ponds 2%
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Section 5: Recreation Activities & Programming
Next, I would like to ask a series of questions about your households recreation activities and interests.
Q10
Thinking of the adult members of your household, what recreation activities do the adults in your household engage in most often?
If needed: By recreation, we mean play, exercise, and sports, as well as passive activities such as walking/jogging, hobbies, and picnicking.
Probe: Any others? Verbatim responses recorded and later grouped into categories shown below.
Walking, hiking 51%
Running, jogging 16%
Picnicking 15%
Gym workouts, fitness classes 14%
Biking, cycling 12%
Dog walking 11%
Basketball 7%
They do not engage in recreation
activities 7%
Tennis 6%
Swimming 6%
Baseball, softball 5%
Play with kids at playground 5%
Not sure / None come to mind 5%
Soccer 4%
Sports in general 3%
Skating 3%
Dancing 2%
Golf 2%
Pickleball 2%
Relaxing 2%
Q11
Thinking of the children and/or teenagers in your household, what recreation activities do they engage in most often? Probe: Any others? Verbatim responses recorded and later grouped into categories shown below.
No children or teenagers in household 45%
Playing at park, playground 16%
Bicycling 9%
Hiking 9%
Basketball 8%
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Soccer 6%
Baseball, softball 5%
Swimming 5%
Running, jogging 4%
Sports in general 4%
They do not engage in recreation
activities 4%
Not sure / None come to mind 4%
Gym workouts, fitness 3%
Dog walking 2%
Picnicking 2%
Q12
Next, Im going to read a short list of recreation activities. For each that I read, please indicate how often one or more members of your household typically engage in the activity at a city park or city recreation facility in Buena Park. Here is the (first/next) one:
_____. Do members of your household engage in this activity everyday, 2 to 6 times per week, 3 to 4 times per month, 1 to 2 times per month, 7 to 11 times per year, 2 to 6 times per year, once per year, or not at all?
Randomize
Every day
2 to 6
times per
week
3 to 4
times per
month
1 to 2
times per
month
7 to 11
times per
year
2 to 6
times per
year
Once per
year
Not at
all/never
Prefer not to answer
A
Swim for recreation or
swim lessons at a cityprovided pool, not
including school activities.
2% 4% 4% 4% 4% 9% 8% 61% 5%
B
Play cricket at a city sports
field, not including school
activities.
0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 1% 3% 89% 4%
C Skateboard at a designated
skateboard park. 1% 3% 2% 3% 2% 4% 5% 77% 4%
D
Play pickleball at a public
city court, not including
school activities.
1% 2% 2% 3% 1% 3% 5% 80% 4%
E
Play tennis at a public city
court, not including school
activities.
1% 2% 3% 4% 3% 8% 10% 64% 4%
Q13
Overall, would you say you are generally satisfied or dissatisfied with the recreation programs, classes, activities, and services provided by the City of Buena Park? Get answer, then ask: Would that be very (satisfied/dissatisfied) or somewhat (satisfied/dissatisfied)?
1 Very satisfied 22%
2 Somewhat satisfied 39%
3 Somewhat dissatisfied 9%
4 Very dissatisfied 3%
98 Not sure 23%
99 Prefer not to answer 4%
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Q14
In a typical year when there is not a pandemic, how often do you or other members of your household use recreation programs, classes, activities, or services offered by the City of Buena Park? Would you say at least once per week, two to three times per month, once per month, once every two or three months, a few times per year, less often than a few times per year, or never?
1 At least once per week 11%
2 Two to three times per month 7%
3 Once per month 6%
4 Once every two or three months 6%
5 A few times per year 16%
6 Less often than a few times per year 18%
7 Never 32%
99 Not sure / Prefer not to answer 5%
Q15 Have you or another member of your household participated in a recreation program, class, activity, or service offered by the City of Buena Park during the past 12 months? 1 Yes 27%
2 No 65%
98 Not sure 6%
99 Prefer not to answer 2%
Ask Q16 if Q15=2.
Q16
Are there any barriers or obstacles that have kept your household from participating in a recreation program, class, activity, or service provided by the City? If yes, ask: Please describe them to me. Verbatim responses recorded and later grouped into categories shown below.
None, no barriers or obstacles 57%
Class, program schedule, available times 12%
Not sure / No specific reason 7%
Not enough programs, classes offered 6%
Need more info, better website 5%
Homeless issues 3%
Location, too far 2%
Cost 1%
Safety concerns 1%
Cleanliness 1%
Age, health issues 1%
Language barrier 1%
Prefer not to answer 4%
Resume asking questions of all respondents.
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Q17 Is there a recreation program, class, activity, or service that you would like to see added or improved in the City of Buena Park to meet the needs of your household? 1 Yes 33% Ask Q18
2 No 31% Skip to D1
98 Not sure 33% Skip to D1
99 Prefer not to answer 3% Skip to D1
Q18
Please briefly describe the one recreation program, class, activity, or service that you would most like to see added or improved in the City of Buena Park. Verbatim responses recorded and later grouped into categories shown below.
Fitness, gym classes (cycling, cardio,
aerobics, jazzercise, Zumba) 11%
Swimming classes 11%
Activities, classes for toddlers, children 7%
Yoga, meditation, Pilates classes 7%
Dance classes 6%
Art & craft classes 6%
Senior classes, activities 5%
Hiking, walking in the park 5%
Enrichment, education classes 5%
Provide more police presence, safety 5%
Not sure / Cannot think of anything 5%
Community swimming pool 5%
Martial arts, Tai Chi classes, self-defense
classes 4%
Soccer fields, leagues 4%
Dog training 4%
Cooking classes 4%
Pickleball courts, leagues 3%
Baseball fields, leagues 3%
Basketball courts, leagues 3%
Computer, tech classes 3%
Tennis courts, leagues 2%
Music, instrument classes 2%
Recycling, cleaning programs 2%
Golf lessons 2%
Badminton courts, leagues 1%
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Section 9: Background & Demographics
Thank you so much for your participation. I have just a few background questions for statistical purposes.
D1 When you need information about parks, recreation facilities, programs, or services in Buena Park, where do you usually get that information? Read list if respondent hesitates 1 Citys website 45%
2 Internet in general (not city website) 22%
3 Social media 7%
4 Friends/family 6%
5 Other 16%
99 Prefer not to answer 4%
D2 Do you have _____ in your household?
Read in Order
Yes
No
Prefer not
to answer
A A child between the ages of 3 and 5 9% 87% 4%
B A child between the ages of 6 and 12 19% 77% 4%
C A teenager between the ages of 13 and 17 17% 79% 4%
D An adult between the ages of 18 and 54 79% 18% 3%
E An adult between the ages of 55 and 74 49% 47% 4%
F An adult 75 years of age or older 12% 83% 5%
D3 What is your gender?
1 Male 46%
2 Female 48%
3 Non-binary <1%
99 Prefer not to answer 5%
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D4 In what year were you born? Year recoded into age groups shown below. 18 to 24 7%
25 to 34 17%
35 to 44 22%
45 to 54 22%
55 to 64 14%
65 or older 16%
Prefer not to answer 3%
D5 What ethnic group do you consider yourself a part of or feel closest to? Read list if respondent hesitates
1 Caucasian/White 20%
2 Latino/Hispanic 39%
3 African-American/Black 3%
4 American Indian or Alaskan Native <1%
5 Asian -- Korean, Japanese, Chinese,
Vietnamese, Filipino or other Asian 31%
6 Pacific Islander <1%
7 Mixed Heritage 2%
98 Other <1%
99 Prefer not to answer 4%
S1 Survey Language
1 English 84%
2 Spanish 12%
3 Korean 4%
Those are all of the questions that I have for you! Thanks so much for participating in this important survey! This survey was conducted for the City of Buena Park.
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PARK/FACILITY NEEDS
STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWSTOTAL (SMALL GROUPS ONLY)WORKSHOP #1WORKSHOP #2WORKSHOP #3FEEDBACK COMMENTSTOTAL (PUBLIC / COMMUNITY ONLY)MULTIMODAL SURVEY TOTAL (SURVEYS ONLY)GRAND TOTAL Total Tools
Access to parks (from all sides, crosswalks) 0 l l 2 0 2 1 Amphitheater l 1 0 0 1 1
Baseball field fencing (at Bellis and Peak parks) 0 l 1 0 1 1 Bellis Park building improvements 0 l 1 0 1 1
Benches/Seating l 1 l l 2 0 3 2
Bike facilities l 1 l l l 3 0 4 2
Boisseranc park clubhouse improvements l 1 l 1 0 2 2
Brenner Park improvements l 1 0 0 1 1
Charging stations l 1 0 0 1 1
Community centers (improvements, renovate rooms, more) 0 l l 2 0 2 1 Dog area (dog park, obstacle course, dog playground) l 1 l l l 3 l 1 5 3 Drinking fountains l 1 l 1 0 2 2
Exercise equipment l 1 l l 2 l 1 4 3
Fitness center l 1 l 1 0 2 2
Gathering space/family friendly area 0 l l 2 0 2 1
Indoor soccer/Futsal l 1 l 1 0 2 2
Landscape improvements (native, drought tolerant, pollinators) 0 l 1 l 1 2 2 Maintenance (clean up trash, graffiti) l 1 l l 2 0 3 2
More, additional parks (in central area, pocket parks, distributed through city) l 1 l l 2 0 3 2
Murals or art installations 0 l l 2 0 2 1
Open space & green areas (in parks) 0 l 1 0 1 1
Parking 0 l 1 0 1 1
Peak park clubhouse improvements l 1 0 0 1 1
Pickleball court l 1 l l 2 0 3 2
Playground improvements l 1 l l l 3 l 1 5 3
Renovate/upgrade existing parks l 1 l l l 3 l 1 5 3
Repair Brenner Park wading pool 0 l 1 0 1 1
Restroom improvements (replace/fix equipment, safety, open hours) l 1 l l 2 l 1 4 3 Security lighting and cameras l 1 l l l 3 l 1 5 3
Senior center improvements 0 l 1 0 1 1
Shade structures l 1 l l 2 0 3 2
Softball field lighting 0 l 1 0 1 1
Solar powered energy l 1 l 1 0 2 2
Splash pad 0 l l l 3 0 3 1
Sports field improvements 0 l 1 l 1 2 2
Swimming Pool improvements (at Boisseranc and Peak, add slide, open year round, keep heated) l 1 l l l 3 l 1 5 3
Trails (walking paths, hiking, nature) l 1 l l l l 4 l 1 6 3 Trees 0 l 1 0 1 1
Legend:
Frequent ( 3 )
Apparent ( 2 )
Identified ( 1 )
Public/Community
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PROGRAM NEEDS
STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWSTOTAL (SMALL GROUP ONLY)WORKSHOP #1WORKSHOP #2WORKSHOP #3FEEDBACK COMMENTSTOTAL (PUBLIC/COMMUNITY ONLY)MULTIMODAL SURVEYTOTAL (SURVEYS ONLY)GRAND TOTAL Total Tools
Afterschool program 1 1 0 2 2
Aquatics (swim classes, aqua fitness classes) 1 2 1 4 3 Arts and Crafts class 0 2 1 3 2
Bilingual programs (in Spanish and Korean) 1 1 0 2 2 Childcare 1 1 0 2 2
College and Career readiness class / Teen Leadership 1 2 0 3 2 Community engagement 0 2 0 2 1
Community events 0 4 0 4 1
Computer literacy and safety 1 0 0 1 1
Cultural programs and events 1 1 0 2 2
Dance classes 0 0 1 1 1
Enrichment/Education classes 0 0 1 1 1
E-sports 1 0 0 1 1
Exercise classes (outdoor, Zumba, different experience levels, seniors) 0 1 1 2 2
Funding 0 2 0 2 1
Gardening class 1 0 0 1 1
Health and wellness class (yoga, meditation, Pilates, nutrition) 1 3 1 5 3 Hiking or Walking program/club 0 1 1 2 2
Homeless outreach 1 3 0 4 2
Joint use program/partnerships (with schools, small businesses, library and Boys & Girls Club) 1 2 0 3 2
Music classes 0 2 0 2 1
Outdoor education 0 1 0 1 1
Parking regulations/permits 0 1 0 1 1
Pickleball classes 0 2 0 2 1
Programs at Smith-Murphy park 1 0 0 1 1
Promote/advertise programs and events 0 1 0 1 1
Safety in parks and facilities 1 2 0 3 2
Security/police patrols (enforce drinking/smoking rules, park ranger) 1 3 1 5 3
Senior classes and activities 1 2 1 4 3
Soccer tournament 1 0 0 1 1
Special needs programs (adults, sports) 1 3 0 4 2 Sports (youth, classes, organized leagues, train coaches better, new equipment) 1 3 0 4 2
STEAM classes for youth (science, tech, engineering, arts, math) 1 2 0 3 2 Summer youth program 1 2 0 3 2
Tennis classes 0 1 0 1 1
Transportation 1 0 0 1 1
Volleyball (indoor, tournament) 0 1 0 1 1
Volunteer opportunities 0 1 0 1 1
Youth activities (for children and toddlers) 1 3 1 5 3 Legend:
Frequent ( 3 )
Apparent ( 2 )
Identified ( 1 )
Public/Community
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Public/Community
Workshop 1 / Workshop 2 /
Workshop 3 / Feedback Comments
*Facilities are encompassing of multiple “similar” community comments. Individual comments are identified in the recommendations and appendix.
Small Group
Stakeholder Interviews
Surveys
Multimodal Community Survey
BUENA PARK PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
Facility Needs Prioritization Summary
5 5
5 5
5 6
4 4
4 3
3 3
3 3
3 Area of
maximum
community
impact
FREQUENT
APPARENT
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Workshop 1 / Workshop 2 /
Workshop 3 / Feedback Comments
Small Group
Stakeholder Interviews
Surveys
Multimodal Community Survey
BUENA PARK PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
Program Needs Prioritization Summary
4 4
3 3
3 3
3 3
4 4
4 4
5 5
5 Area of
maximum
community
impact
*Programs are encompassing of multiple “similar” community comments. Individual comments are identified in the recommendations and appendix.
FREQUENT
APPARENT
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Acreage Analysis
There are currently thirteen (13) parks
and two (2) recreation facilities which
encompasses 119.20 acres of developed
parkland.
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above and the City’s 2022 population of
83,430 the city currently has:
1.43 acres of developed parks per 1000
residents
The current General Plan includes a
standard of 3.0 acres of parkland per 1,000
persons. Ordinance No. 1416, adopted
January 8, 2002, requires the dedication
of parkland and/or payment of fees in lieu
for dedication of parkland based on 3.0
acres per 1,000 persons for new residential
development.
Based on the January 2022 population
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approximately 131 acres of parkland. The
city needs approximately 131 acres (250.6
acres of parkland total) of additional
parkland in order to reach the 3 acres per
1,000 parkland acreage goal.
Opportunities for new park development
are limited. Per 2010 General Plan:
“Acquiring large amounts of additional
open space is unrealistic due to the builtout nature of the City and high cost of property in Orange County; however, the
addition of smaller areas, preservation,
and enhancements to existing open space
amenities will work towards providing
needed recreation and open space areas
in the community.”
Park Acres by Park Type Summary
Parkette Parks
Neighborhood Parks
Community Parks
Recreation Facility /
Special Use
Total Park Acreage
1.96 Acres
29.80 Acres
80.90 Acres
6.54 Acres
119.20 Acres
There are a few private homeowner’s
association parks, the private Los Coyotes
Country Club & Golf Course, and the
Ralph B. Clark Regional County Park
that are not included in the city-owned
parkland acreage.
Opportunities to increase the City’s
Park acreage could be accomplished
through joint use of public school athletic
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the use of the Buena Park Junior High
School gymnasium. There is another
joint use agreement in development,
the Whittaker School Park. Additional
opportunities which may be suitable
for recreation purposes include: utility
transmission corridors and privately
owned vacant parcels.
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Parkettes Parks
5 Min
Walk
10 Min
Walk
15 Min
Walk
9.1% of
population
24.8% of
population
33.8% of
population
7,555 pop
/ .52 sq.
miles
20,680 pop
/ 1.56 sq.
miles
28,196 pop
/ 2.89 sq.
miles
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Neighborhood Parks
5 Min
Walk
10 Min
Walk
15 Min
Walk
5.1% of
population
17.5% of
population
30.6% of
population
4,259 pop
/ .5 sq. miles
14,570 pop
/ 1.76 sq.
miles
25,558 pop
/ 3.95 sq.
miles
1 2
3 City Parks
Parkettes
1 - Images Park
2 - Lindbergh Mini Park
3 - Rick Gomez Park
Parkette Walking Radius
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
6 5
7 8
4 9
City Parks
Neighborhood Park
5 minutes
Service Area Gap Analysis for
Parkettes Parks
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
9 - Smith-Murphy Park
Neighborhood Walking Radius
5 minutes
10 minutes
Service Area Gap Analysis for
Neighborhood Parks
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Community Parks Community Parks
5 Min
Walk
10 Min
Walk
15 Min
Walk
3 Mile
Drive
4.4% of
population
17.2% of
population
28.3% of
population
99% of
population
3,651 pop
/ .43 sq.
miles
14,324 pop
/ 1.71 sq.
miles
23,581 pop
/ 3.25 sq.
miles
82,604 pop
/ 28.56 sq.
miles
Service Area Gap Analysis for
Community Parks
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Service Area Gap Analysis 3 Mile
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Tool 9: Recommendations and CIP 187
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The Buena Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan serves as a guide and implementation tool for the management and development of parks and recreation facilities throughout the city. This document represents a summary of the extensive community input, research, and professional analysis. The culminating result is a community inspired plan for the future of parks and recreation in Buena Park.
The process began with a review of pertinent planning documents, existing park resources, and recreation opportunities. Following the initial inventory, an extensive community outreach campaign was developed through in-person workshops, online video presentations, one-onone stakeholder interviews, public online surveys, direct website feedback, and a statistically valid multimodal survey. Throughout the process, project updates and summary results were posted to the project website. This website enabled community members to review updates and provide immediate feedback at any point in time. The combination of all these outreach methods enabled anyone in the community to have a voice in the process regardless of when and where meetings were held.
7KHUHVXOWRIWKHPDVWHUSODQQLQJSURFHVVLGHQWLÀHGWKHIROORZLQJNH\VWUDWHJLHVGHYHORSHGWR balance the available inventory with the community recreational desires.
Key Strategy #1: Invest in the future through program development for younger generations.
Goal 1.1: Continue to provide and develop relevant youth programs.
Key Strategy #2: Establish a collaborative community support network focused on promoting safety and awareness.
Goal 2.1: Enhance security lighting and cameras in parks.
Goal 2.2: Promote safety in parks and facilities through enhanced security/ police patrols.
Goal 2.3: Assist those in need through continued homeless outreach.
Key Strategy #3: Develop programs to promote a healthy mind and body through active sports and wellness classes.
Goal 3.1: Maintain and install exercise equipment.
Goal 3.2: Promote and maintain sports programs and facilities.
Goal 3.3: Develop and promote health and wellness classes.
Key Strategy #4: Provide diverse program opportunities for all ages and abilities to strengthen the overall community fabric.
Goal 4.1: Develop and promote senior classes and activities.
Goal 4.2: Develop and promote arts and crafts classes.
Goal 4.3: Strengthen and support joint use programs / partnerships.
Goal 4.4: Continue to develop and promote community events.
Goal 4.5: Strengthen and support special needs programs.
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Key Strategy #5: Modernize existing facilities and develop new recreation amenities.
Goal 5.1: Implement a new dog area amenities.
Goal 5.2: Maintain and install playground improvements.
Goal 5.3: Renovate / upgrade existing parks.
Goal 5.4: Maintain and install benches / seating.
Goal 5.5: Maintain and install shade structures.
Goal 5.6: Maintain and upgrade restroom facilities.
Goal 5.7: Increased maintenance of parks and facilities.
Goal 5.8: Enhance and expand parkland.
Goal 5.9: Implement new pickleball courts.
Key Strategy #6: Support outdoor recreation and community exploration through development of enhanced park amenities and trail connectivity.
Goal 6.1: Expand and enhance trail connectivity.
Key Strategy #7: Offer continued support for aquatic facilities and programming.
Goal 7.1: Develop and promote aquatic programming.
Goal 7.2: Implement Swimming pool improvements and a new splash pad. ,Q2FWREHUGXULQJWKHÀQDOVWDJHVRIWKH0DVWHU3ODQSURMHFW&LW\&RXQFLODSSURYHG the renaming of three city parks. The city will implement new signage for these parks, as well as update park listings on the city website and printed materials. The new park names are as follows:
• Lindbergh Mini Park to Bessie Coleman Park
• Smith Murphy Park to Friendship Park
• San Marino Park to Heroes Park
The Master Plan report had already been developed and refers to the old park names throughout this report.
Tool 9: Recommendations and CIP 189
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CIP
Exhibit 4.3-1 illustrates the short-term (FY 2023-2028) unfunded park and facility recommendations developed from this Parks and Recreation Master Plan for the next ÀYH
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PARK / FACILITY AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
FY 2023-
2024
FY 2024-
2025
FY 2025-
2026
FY 2026-
2027
FY 2027-
2028
Boisseranc Park - 20.00 Acres - $343,000 - $1,400,000 - Carl Brenner Park - 4.50 Acres - $286,500 $3,000,000 - - George Bellis Park - 25.50 Acres - $311,500 - - -
Images Park - 0.50 Acres -----
John Beat Park - 2.00 Acres - $290,000 - - -
Larwin Park - 5.90 Acres - $20,000 - - -
Lindbergh Mini Park - 1.00 Acres - $20,000 - - -
Rick Gomez Park - 0.46 Acres - $2,500 - - -
San Antonio Park - 4.50 Acres - $50,000 $200,000 - -
San Marino Park - 6.00 Acres - - $396,500 - -
Silverado Trail - 22.60 Miles $200,000 ----
Smith-Murphy Park - 6.90 Acres - $41,000 $130,000 $40,000 - Whitaker School Park - 3.2 Acres $5,200,000 ----
William Peak Park - 15.80 Acres - - $1,120,000 $200,000 $10,000,000 Buena Park Community Center - $60,000 - - -
Community Gym (at school) - $200,000 - - -
Senior Center at Ehlers Event
Center
- $90,000 - - -
Various Park Projects for ADA
Compliance
$820,000 ----
Peak Park and Boisseranc Park
Pool Improvements
$2,220,000 - - --
Total Costs $8,440,000 $1,714,500 $4,846,500 $1,640,000 $10,000,000 Tool 10: Policy Review and General Plan Updates 190
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CITY OF BUENA PARK
PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
POLICY REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS
To assist with the implementation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, a review was completed of the General Plan, the municipal code ordinances, and land acquisition policies associated with subdivisions and new development. This review, assessment, and recommendations will help guide future park development and focus on coordinating recommendations for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, General Plan, Park Impact Fee review, and other planning documents.
Excerpts from Buena Park’s 2035 General Plan (adopted by the City Council on December 7, 2010) are included below. This review will include areas specific to park and open space development, and with the delivery of recreation programs and services.
Proposed amendments, deletions, and modifications are shown by either a strikeout or bold underlined italics, as appropriate. The proposed modifications are recommended to implement the goals and objectives of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
CHAPTER 6 – OPEN SPACE & RECREATION ELEMENT