MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK
HELD DECEMBER 12, 2023
Vol. 53 Pg. 484
1. GENERAL
The City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber of the Civic Center, 6650 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, California Mayor Brown presiding.
1A. CALL TO ORDER
1B. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Ahn, Castañeda, Traut, Sonne, Brown
ABSENT: None
Also present were: Aaron France, City Manager; Chris Cardinale, City Attorney; and, Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, Director of Government and Community Relations/City Clerk 1C. INVOCATION
The Invocation was led by Reverend Dr. Joel Van Soelen, Anaheim Christian Reformed Church. 1D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Aaron France, City Manager. 1E. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager France reported on the following:
• Coffee with a Cop, Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., at Seesaw Coffee Shop - Buena Park.
• Wished Buena Park residents a Happy Holiday and Happy New Year.
2. PRESENTATIONS
2A. AWARD OF MERIT PRESENTED TO BUENA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
LIEUTENANT JOHN BAILEY
Police Chief Nunes presented an Award of Merit to Buena Park Police Department Lieutenant John Bailey.
Fourth District Supervisor Doug Chaffee, and legislative representatives on behalf of federal, state, county, and local legislators presented commendations to Lieutenant John Bailey.
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Brown announced the public may at this time address the members of the City Council on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council. There being none, Mayor Brown closed oral communications.
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4. NEW BUSINESS (4A - 4E)
4A. COMMENDATIONS TO OUTGOING MAYOR BROWN
Mayor Pro Tem Sonne thanked outgoing Mayor Brown for his service, leadership, and dedication as Mayor.
Senator Tom Umberg, Fourth District Supervisor Doug Chaffee, NOCC President/CEO Andrew W. Gregson, and legislative representatives on behalf of federal, state, county, and local legislators presented their commendations to outgoing Mayor Brown.
At 5:32 p.m., Mayor Brown called for a recess, and reconvened the meeting at 5:40 p.m. 4B. COMMENTS BY OUTGOING MAYOR BROWN
Outgoing Mayor Brown spoke in reflection of his service as Mayor and thanked his fellow Council Members, Department Heads, City staff, and residents for the support. 4C. SELECTION OF MAYOR
Director of Government and Community Relations/City Clerk Jimenez explained the process for the selection of Mayor and opened nominations.
Council Member Brown nominated Mayor Pro Tem Sonne for the position of Mayor. There being no further nominations, Mayor Pro Tem Sonne was appointed as Mayor.
Director Jimenez turned the meeting over to Mayor Sonne. 4D. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Mayor Sonne opened nominations for the position of Mayor Pro Tem.
Mayor Sonne nominated Council Member Ahn for the position of Mayor Pro Tem. There being no further nominations, Council Member Ahn was appointed as Mayor Pro Tem.
Contracts 70 C-3514 Budgets 47 Econ. Dev. 191
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DUDEK FOR PREPARATION OF A
CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN
Recommended Action: 1) Approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with DUDEK for the preparation of a Climate Action and Adaption Plan in an amount not to exceed $374,120.50; 2) Approve a budget amendment in the amount of $374,120.50 from the City's undesignated General Fund balance; 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any non-monetary amendments to the agreement; and, 4) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
Director of Community and Economic Development Foulkes provided a report regarding a Professional Services Agreement with DUDEK for the preparation of a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. Director Foulkes explained the purpose of a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP). Moreover, the CAAP includes actionable strategies the City will implement to both reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and address climate change impacts by adapting to and building resilience of the City's assets and operations. Buena Park's CAAP will focus on the reduction of GHG emissions in the construction, energy, transportation, and waste sectors. The City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to seek professional consultant services to develop a comprehensive and an innovative CAAP. The City received ten proposals; interviewed the top five consultants; and, chose to award a Professional Services Agreement to DUDEK to partner with the City to prepare the CAAP. The 11-month process will include public participation and engagement to bring people, communities and businesses to the table to address concerns and hear suggestions from multiple stakeholders; assess needs, risks, and vulnerabilities; define community goals; identify preferred GHG reduction measures; and coalesce around common purposes. Additionally, the consultant team will conduct engagement efforts across City Departments, City Council, City Commissions, and regional bodies. If approved, the project kick-off is scheduled for January/February 2024 to coincide with the hiring of the City's Sustainability Manager position who will be the lead project manager for the CAAP development and implementation.
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Council Member Castañeda suggested that the City look into SCAG's free technical assistance for greenhouse gas omission inventory.
Director of Government and Community Relations/City Clerk Jimenez acknowledged the email correspondence received in support of the item from Marilyn Palomino, Jake Comer, and Denise Fachko.
Tomas Castro, Climate Action Campaign Policy Advocate, spoke in support of the award of professional services agreement with DUDEK for the preparation of a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, and indicated that moving forward with this effort will allow for numerous funding opportunities for Buena Park in the future.
Council Member Brown commented about the timeliness of putting together the CAAP.
Council Member Traut commended the City Council for the political courage to discuss about climate action and ensure that the City strives to reduce gas emissions and prepare for climate change impacts.
Council Member Castañeda spoke about a partnership with SoCal Edison for an all-electric reach codes as part of the climate action planning effort.
MOTION: Castañeda
SECOND: Ahn
AYES: Castañeda, Ahn, Brown, Traut, Sonne
NOES: None
MOTION CARRIED to approve the recommended action.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR (5A - 5J)
Mayor Sonne announced that Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5A through 5J would be acted upor by one motion affirming the actions as recommended on the agenda and agenda bills submittec and inquired if anyone present desired to have any item removed for separate consideration.
Council Member Castañeda requested for separate consideration on Item No. 5G. There being no additional requests for separate discussion, the following action was taken:
MOTION: Ahn
SECOND: Brown
AYES: Ahn, Brown, Castañeda, Traut, Sonne
NOES: None
MOTION CARRIED that all actions recommended on Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5A - 5F ano 5H - 5J be approved.
Finance 75
5A. RESOLUTION APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolutions approving the Claims and Demands.
ADOPTED the following titled resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 14778
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,760,932.74 DEMAND NOS. 421869 THROUGH 422082
RESOLUTION NO. 14779
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $24,566.69 DEMAND NOS. 422083 THROUGH 422087
RESOLUTION NO. 14780
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $3,406,043.16 DEMAND NOS., 422088 THROUGH 422310 NOS CANCELLED 418942, 420772, 421215 AND 421935 Minutes December 12, 2023 Vol. 53 Pg. 487
RESOLUTION NO. 14781
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $24,725.81 COVERING RETIREE PAYROLL ENDING OCTOBER 31, 2023
RESOLUTION NO. 14782
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $943,677.10 COVERING REGULAR PAYROLL ENDING NOVEMBER 10, 2023
RESOLUTION NO. 14783
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $24,496.35 COVERING RETIREE PAYROLL ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2023
RESOLUTION NO. 14784
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $976,617.78 COVERING REGULAR PAYROLL ENDING NOVEMBER 24, 2023
Reports & Studies 129
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2023
Recommended Action: Receive and file the reports.
APPROVED the recommended action.
Finance 75
5C. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CERTAIN BANKS TO HONOR ALL
CHECKS, DRAFTS, AND WARRANTS WHEN BEARING CERTAIN SIGNATURES
AND FACSIMILE SIGNATURES OF CITY OFFICIALS AND RESCINDING ALL
CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS
Recommended Action: Adopt resolution.
ADOPTED the following titled resolution:
RESOLUTION NO.14785
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING CERTAIN BANKS TO HONOR ALL CHECKS, DRAFTS
AND WARRANTS WHEN BEARING CERTAIN SIGNATURES AND FACSIMILE SIGNATURES
OF CITY OFFICIALS AND RESCINDING ALL CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS Contracts 70 C-1998 C-3452 Budgets 47 Grants 185
AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT (OCSD) TO TRANSFER FUNDS RELATED TO THE 2023 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR THE
LEASING OF FLOCK AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER (ALPR)
Recommended Action: 1) Approve an agreement with the Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) to transfer funds for the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for supplemental funding for the leasing of Flock Automated License Plate Reader technology to assist in criminal investigations and identify suspects involved in criminal activity; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement; 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement; 4) Approve a budgetary action to appropriate funds in the amount of $16,948.00; and 5) Authorize the police department to work with the vendor, Flock, to secure additional technology.
APPROVED the recommended action.
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Contracts 70 C-3485 Public Works Proj. 125 PW-935
5E. FINAL PAYMENT FOR THE ORANGETHORPE AVENUE REHABILITATION PROJECT Recommended Action: 1) Accept project as complete and approve final payment to Hardy and Harper, Inc. in the amount of $96,436.78; and 2) Direct the Public Works Department to file a Notice of Completion.
APPROVED the recommended action.
Contracts 70 C-3453 Public Works Proj. 125 PW-923
FINAL PAYMENT FOR THE 2021-2022 AND 2022-2023 SEWER MAIN LINING
PROJECT
Recommended Action: 1) Accept project as complete and approve final payment to Tunnelworks Services, Inc. in the amount of $13,617.06; and 2) Direct the Public Works Department to file a Notice of Completion.
At 6:09 p.m., Mayor Sonne reopened public comment.
Dave Everett, Western Electrical Contractors Association, spoke about a request for the City Council's consideration of bidding future projects without adhering to the CWA.
APPROVED the recommended action.
Contracts 70 C-3398 Budgets 47
5G. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ECONOMICS, INC. FOR SB 1383 PROGRAM SUPPORT AND OUTREACH Recommended Action: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with EcoNomics, Inc. for SB 1383 Program-related outreach and implementation; 2) Approve a budget amendment in the amount of $9,930 of CalRecycle grant funds for this purpose; 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the amendment; and, 4) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the amendment.
Senior Management Analyst Aubuchon discussed the amendment to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with EcoNomics, Inc. for SB 1383 Program support and outreach. Since July of 2022, EcoNomics, Inc. has designed and implemented the City's SB 1383 Program, including developing an outreach and education program, a recordkeeping program, and facilitating relationships with edible food producers and edible food recovery organizations. There remains a high rate of non-compliance of Tier 1 and Tier 2 food generators. Therefore, the City desires to have EcoNomics, Inc. continue its outreach and notifications prior to enforcement that will take effect on January 1, 2024. The proposed amendment to the original PSA will extend EcoNomics, Inc.'s budget to include fees for services for November and December 2023 in the Council Member Castaneda commented about making an effort to have all businesses in Buena Park receive the same amount of information about the SB 1383 Program.
MOTION: Castañeda
SECOND: Traut
AYES: Castañeda, Traut, Brown, Ahn, Sonne
NOES: None
APPROVED the recommended action.
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Contracts 70 C-3494 Budgets 47
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KNOWLAND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. FOR DSA REQUIRED IN-PLANT
INSPECTION SERVICES
Recommended Action: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement (PSA) No. 23-11 with Knowland Construction Services, Inc. to perform additional Department of the State Architect (DSA) required inspection services for the Whitaker School Park Project in the amount of $29,400; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the amendment; 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the amendment; and 4) Approve a reallocation from the approved construction contingency to construction engineering in the amount of $140,000.
APPROVED the recommended action.
Contracts 70 C-3428
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALLIED
UNIVERSAL FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES
Recommended Action: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Allied Universal ('Allied"') of Santa Ana, California, to provide janitorial services at City facilities for calendar year 2024 in the amount of $356,215.44; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the amendment; and, 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the amendment.
APPROVED the recommended action.
Records Destruction 171
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS OF THE
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt resolution authorizing the Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources to destroy certain records of the Human Resources/Risk Management Department which are more than three years old and/or no longer required.
APPROVED the recommended action and ADOPTED the following titled resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 14786
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS OF THE HUMAN
RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6. PUBLIC HEARING
No items.
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7. MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND CALENDAR
7A. REPORT
Council Member Castañeda reported the following:
• November 15 National Association of Latino Elected Officials Public Health Policy Institute Day 1
• November 16 Buena Park Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
• November 16 Senior Center Turkey Distribution
• November 16 Thanksgiving Pie Party
• November 16 National Association of Latino Elected Officials Public Health Policy Institute Day 2
• November 17 Filipino American Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Gala • November 28 Special Meeting: City Council Goal Setting Workshop • November 29 ACC-OC Annual Business Meeting and Orange County Regional Holiday Mixer
• November 30 Former City of Anaheim Council Member Jordan Brandman's Celebration of Life
• December 1 Buena Park Employee Christmas Reception
• December 1 Buena Park Christmas Tree Lighting
• December 2 CalOptima Drive to Revive Event
• December 6 Curt Pringle and Associates Christmas Party December 7 Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards Kickoff • December 9 Orange County Union Carpenters Local 714 5th Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway
• December 9 52nd Annual Candy Caneland and Craft Fair
• December 11 HR Cookie Social
• December 11 Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County Dinner Council Member Castañeda commemorated December 1st as World AIDS Day. Also, Council Member Castaneda calendared adding Web Forms for requests for Council Member meetings, certificates and proclamations requests.
Council Member Traut reported the following:
• December 9 Keynote Speaker for Orange County Union Carpenters Graduation • December 11 Meeting with Medieval Times Staff
Council Member Traut congratulated Council Member Ahn for her appointment as Mayor Pro Tem and Mayor Pro Tem Sonne for her appointment as Mayor.
Council Member Brown reported the following:
• November 16 Buena Park Mavor's Praver Breakfast
• November 17 BPYT - Once On This Island the Musical
November 20 LOSSAN Rail Corridor Board Meeting
November 27 SCAG Connect SoCal Briefing
November 28 Special Meeting: City Council Goal Setting Workshop • November 29 ACC-OC Annual Business Meeting and Orange County Regional Holiday Mixer
November 30 OCCOG Board Meeting
November 30 Dr. Joanna Schilling's Retirement Party
December 1 Dedication of 405 Freeway Improvements
December 1 Buena Park Employee Christmas Reception
December 1 Buena Park Christmas Tree Lighting
December 3 Soroptimist 3rd Annual Holiday Tea
December 4 Santa Photoshoot for Pacific Surfliner (AMTRAK) December 6 SCAG 14th Annual Southern California Economic Summit Receptio December 7 SCAG 14th Annual Southern California Economic Summi December 8 Metrolink Board Meeting
December 9 52nd Annual Candy Caneland and Craft Fair
December 10 Buena Park Police Christmas for Kids
December 11 HR Cookie Social
December 11 Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County Dinner • December 12 OC Board of Supervisors Holiday Open House Minutes December 12, 2023 Vol. 53 Pg. 491
Mayor Pro Tem Ahn reported the following:
• November 16 Buena Park Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
• November 16 Senior Center Turkey Distribution
• November 16 OC Mosquitoes & Vector Control Joint Board Meeting • November 18 - 19 Non-Profit Events at The Source Mall - Kimchi Day and Taekwondo Demonstrations with San Diego Youth Group with Developmental Disabilities • November 28 Special Meeting: City Council Goal Setting Workshop • December 1 Buena Park Employee Christmas Reception
• December 1 Buena Park Christmas Tree Lighting
• December 2 Non-Profit Senior Event at The Source Mall • December 6 CalCities Stop Hate: How Local Elected Officials Can Combat Rising Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Virtual Meeting
• December 6 Buena Park Ladies Holiday Luncheon
• December 7 BP Christmas Toy/Gift Drive Event for the Friendly Center • December 9 52nd Annual Candy Caneland and Craft Fair
• December 11 HR Cookie Social
• December 11 Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County Dinner Mayor Sonne reported the following:
• November 15 Education Committee Meeting
• November 15 OC Sanitation District Board Meeting
• November 16 Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
• November 16 Senior Center Turkey Distribution
• November 16 Thanksgiving Pie Party
• November 17 Asian Business Association of OC Gala (OCPA Award Recipient) • November 17 Filipino American Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Gala (OCPA Award • November 18 Taekwondo and Kimchi Day at The Source
• November 20 OCPA Board Meeting
• November 28 Special Meeting: City Council Goal Setting Workshop • November 29 OCPA Special Meeting
• December 1 Buena Park Employee Christmas Reception
• December 1 Buena Park Christmas Tree Lighting
• December 6 Buena Park Ladies Holiday Luncheon
• December 6 OC Sanitation Districts Operations Committee Meeting • December 9 52nd Annual Candy Caneland and Craft Fair
• December 11 HR Cookie Social
• December 11 Korean American Chamber of Commerce of OC Dinner
8. RECESS/RECONVENE
9. STUDY SESSION
No items.
10. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager France reported the following:
• Congratulated Mayor Sonne and Mayor Pro Tem Ahn for being appointed as Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. City Manager France indicated that he is looking forward to working with Mayor Sonne in the coming year.
• BPCEA Holiday Luncheon, Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., City Yard.
• All Employee Christmas Luncheon, Thursday, December 14, 2023, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Community Center.
11. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE UPDATES
Director of Government and Community Relations/City Clerk Jimenez thanked outgoing Mayor Brown for his service and indicated she is looking forward to working with him in his last year as a Council Member. Director Jimenez also thanked newly appointed Mayor Sonne for her leadership and guidance in the previous year and she is looking forward to her year as Mayor.
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Director Jimenez announced a vacancy on the Navigation Center Oversight Commission.
Residents interested in applying for the position could contact Council Member Traut.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Sonne adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m.
Then solu
ATTEST:
City Clerk