MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK
HELD AUGUST 13, 2024
Vol. 54 Pg. 130
1. GENERAL
The City Council met in a regular session on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber of the Civic Center, 6650 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, California, Mayor Sonne presiding
1A. CALL TO ORDER
1B. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Brown, Traut, Ahn, Sonne
ABSENT: None
Also present were: Aaron France, City Manager and Chris Cardinale, City Attorney. 1C. INVOCATION
The Invocation was led by Chaplain Jonathan Lee, Buena Park Police Department. 1D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mark Sauceda, Community Services Supervisor. 1E. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager France reported the following:
• Announced that Item No. 6A - Appeal of Group Home Permit Denial at 8559 Bluebell Drive has been withdrawn by the appellant.
• Pacific Symphony's 2024 Symphony on the Go, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 6:30 p.m., Boisseranc Park
• Super Senior Saturday, Saturday, August 17, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Buena Park Senior Activity Center
• Kona Ice with a Cop, Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Peak Park • Dive-in Movie: Lilo and Stitch, Friday, August 23, 2024, 8:30 p.m., Peak Park Pool • Informed the public that Knott's Berry Farm will not be closing. On the other hand, it was announced that 2024 is going to be the last year for the Knott's Scary Farm attraction Wa Works Maze.
• A Sustainability Survey has been published to seek residents' and businesses' input on the City's first Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
2. PRESENTATIONS
2A. EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS - FRANK MOORE, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, 20-YEAR SERVICE AWARD
Council Member Traut presented a Certificate of Recognition to Frank Moore, Buena Park Public Works Department, for his 20 years of service in the City of Buena Park. 3A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Sonne 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 no requests to speak, Mayor Sonne closed oral communications.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR (4A - 4H)
Mayor Sonne announced that Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4A through 4H would be acted upon by one motion affirming the actions as recommended on the agenda and agenda bills submitted and inquired if anyone present desired to have any item removed for separate consideration There being no requests for separate consideration, the following action was taken on Item Nos.
MOTION: Traut
SECOND: Brown
AYES: Traut, Brown, Ahn, Sonne
NOES: None
MOTION CARRIED that all actions recommended on Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4A - 4H be approved.
Minutes
4A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Reings of July 23, 20 prove the Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council APPROVED the recommended action.
Finance 75
RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolutions approving Claims and Demands.
ADOPTED the following titled resolutions:
RESOLUTION NO. 14882
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $5,601,168.08 DEMAND NOS. 425833 THROUGH 426084 CANCELLED NO. 425223
RESOLUTION NO. 14883
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $2,332,406.05 DEMAND NOS. 426085 THROUGH 426291 CANCELLED NOS. 422546, 422549, 422747 AND 422773 RESOLUTION NO. 14884
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS IN THE SUM OF $1,123,092.87 COVERING REGULAR PAYROLL ENDING JULY 19, 2024
PROJECT SPECIFIC MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
KOREATOWN SIGNS ALONG BEACH BOULEVARD
Recommended Action: 1) Approve a project specific maintenance agreement with the State of California/Caltrans for the installation of Koreatown signs along Beach Boulevard; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement; and, 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
APPROVED the recommended action.
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Contracts 70 C-3559
4D. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CYPRESS FOR THE VALLEY
VIEW STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT (ARTERIAL STREET REHABILITATION, PROJECT 377)
Recommended Action: 1) Approve a cooperative agreement with the City of Cypress for the Valley View Street Rehabilitation Project (Arterial Street Rehabilitation, Project 377); 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement; and, 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement.
APPROVED the recommended action.
Contracts 70 C-3560
4E. AGREEMENT FOR PROGRESSIVE DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES WITH NORESCO,
LLC FOR AN INVESTMENT GRADE AUDIT FOR THE CITY OF BUENA PARK'S
FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Recommended Action: 1) Approve an agreement for progressive design-build services with NORESCO, LLC, in connection with an Energy Conservation and Performance Project at designated City facilities; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement; 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement; and 4) Authorize the City Manager and Public Works Director to administer the agreement.
APPROVED the recommended action.
Contracts 70 C-3388 C-3367
4F. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TSG ENTERPRISES, INC. DBA THE SOLIS GROUP FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE
COMMUNITY WORKFORCE AGREEMENT (CWA)
Recommended Action: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement No. 22-22 with TSG Enterprises, Inc. dba The Solis Group, in the amount of $200,000 to administer the City's Community Workforce Agreement (CWA); 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 the City Clerk to execute the amendment.
APPROVED the recommended action.
Police Dept. 117
DONATION OF A POLICE VEHICLE TO THE RIO HONDO POLICE ACADEMY IN LOS
ANGELES COUNTY
Authorize the donation of one police vehicle to the Rio Hondo Police Academy in unincorporated Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, pursuant to Buena Park Municipal Code 3.28.150(D).
Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the donation of one police vehicle to the Rio Hondo Police Academy in unincorporated Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, pursuant to Buena Park Municipal Code 3.28.150(D), under the Rio Hondo College Foundation.
APPROVED the recommended action.
Reports & Studies 129 Environmental Program (Sustainability) 180 APPROVAL OF CITY RESPONSE TO 2023-2024 ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT ENTITLED "TALKING TRASH: RECYCLABLES AND ORGANIC WASTE" Recommended Action: 1) Approve the City's response to the 2023-2024 Orange County Grand Jury report entitled, "Talking Trash: Recyclables and Organic Waste." APPROVED the recommended action.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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5. NEW BUSINESS (5A - 5C)
Contracts 70 C-3561 Public Works Proj. 125 PW-965
5A. RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH ROY ALLAN SLURRY SEAL, INC. FOR THE 2023-2024 ANNUAL
SLURRY SEAL PROJECT
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution approving the plans and specifications for the 2023-2024 Annual Slurry Seal Project; 2) Award a contract to Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. in the amount of $273,759; 3) Authorize contingency funds in the amount of $30,000 in the same purchase order; 4) Authorize construction engineering in the amount of $30,000; 5) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the contract; and, 6) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the contract.
Assistant Engineer Esparza-Almaraz provided a report regarding the approval of a contract for the 2023-2024 Slurry Seal Project. The 2023-2024 Annual Slurry Seal Project will include areas such as Crescent Avenue Frontage, Los Altos Drive, Los Encinos Street, Los Santos Way, Los Rancheros Drive, Los Nietos Street, Los Pacos Street, Los Feliz Drive, Los Indios Circle, Los Ramos Circle, Los Rapidos Circle, and Los Cientos Circle. Construction is scheduled to begin on August 2024, and completed by October 2024. The project was advertised for competitive bids on June 17, 2024, and five (5) bids were received and publicly opened on July 11, 2024.
Staff recommended that the City Council award a contract to Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. of Santa Fe Springs, CA in the amount of $273,759, and allocate $30,000 for construction engineering and $30,000 for contingency.
MOTION: Traut
SECOND: Ahn
AYES: Traut, Ahn, Brown, Sonne
NOES: ( None
MOTION CARRIED to approve the recommended action and ADOPTED the following titled resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 14885
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2023-2024 ANNUAL SLURRY SEAL
PROJECT IN SAID CITY
Contracts 70 C-3562 C-3367 Public Works Proj. 125 PW-966
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH HARDY & HARPER, INC. FOR THE LOS COYOTES DRIVE
STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Los Coyotes Drive Street Improvement Project; 2) Award a contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the amount of $650,000; 3) Authorize contingency funds in the amount of $65,000 in the same purchase order; 4) Authorize construction engineering in the amount of $46,000; 5) Authorize a purchase order for The Solis Group in the amount of $6,000 for administration of the Community Workforce Administration (CWA); 6) Authorize contingency funds in the amount of $3,000 for the Community Workforce Administration (CWA); 7) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the contract; and, 8) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the contract.
Senior Engineering Technician Wray provided a report regarding the approval of a contract for the Los Coyotes Drive Street Improvement Project. The Los Coyotes Drive Street Improvement Project will include removal and replacement of street pavement, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, cross gutters, new striping, and installation of a cape seal on Los Coyotes Drive from Beach Boulevard to Country Club Drive. The project will also include adjustments of existing utility covers to accommodate new street grades. Construction is scheduled to begin on September 2024, and completed by October 2024. The project was advertised for competitive bids on July 11, 2024, and four (4) bids were received and publicly opened on August 1, 2024. Staff recommended that the City Council award a contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. of Lake Forest, CA in the amount of $650,000, and approve a contingency fund in the amount of $65,000. It was noted that the CWA agreement will apply to this project based on the total contract cost.
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MOTION: Brown
SECOND: Ahn
AYES: Brown, Ahn, Traut, Sonne
NOES: None
MOTION CARRIED to approve the recommended action and ADOPTED the following titled resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 14886
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LOS COYOTES DRIVE STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN SAID CITY
Budgets 47 Environmental Program (Sustainability) 180
BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR THE OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY
Recommended Action: 1) Allocate $43,000 from the undesignated General Fun alance for the Office of Sustainability budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Adaptation Plan (CAAP) which will be Buena Park's strategic plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Moreover, the Office of Sustainability is tasked with developing a work plan for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to increase City staff and community awareness, engagement and action towards becoming more sustainable.
Sustainability Manager Thai discussed the projects and programs planned for the current fiscal year, and recommended that the City Council approve to allocate $43,000 from the undesignated General Fund balance for the Office of Sustainability budget for Fiscal Year 2024- MOTION: Brown
SECOND: Traut
AYES: Brown, Traut, Ahn, Sonne
NOES: None
MOTION CARRIED to approve the recommended action.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6A. APPEAL OF GROUP HOME PERMIT DENIAL AT 8559 BLUEBELL DRIVE Mayor Sonne indicated that the request for a Public Hearing has been withdrawn at the request of the Appellant.
TITLE 19 (ZONING CODE) TEXT AMENDMENT C-24-4 REGARDING URBAN
HOMESTEADING
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt the proposed Ordinance approving Text Amendment No.
C-24-4 regarding the keeping of chickens and bees within single-family residential (RS) zones citywide.
Mayor Sonne stated that this was the time and place for a public hearing to consider the proposed Ordinance approving Text Amendment No. C-24-4 regarding the keeping of chickens and bees within single-family residential (RS) zones Citywide.
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Director of Community and Economic Development Foulkes provided a report regarding a proposed Ordinance approving Text Amendment No. C-24-4 regarding keeping of chickens and bees within single-family residential (RS) zones Citywide. Director Foulkes discussed the recommendations made by the Climate Action Commission and Planning Commission regarding the potential amendments to the Buena Park Municipal Code (BPMC) to expand the areas where urban homesteading activities are permitted, and explained the proposed regulations for the keeping of bees and chickens within all single-family (RS) zones. The proposed amendments to Title 19 of the BPMC to allow for the keeping of bees and chickens within single-family residential zones support multiple policies and goals of the General Plan including the Conservation and Sustainability Element and the Environmental Justice Element. Several goals and policies within these elements encourage projects and programs which reduce solid waste creation, promote sustainable development practices and promote access to fresh food options. Allowing residents to keep chickens and bees on their property, subject to the proposed development standards, not only improves the availability and quality of the local food supply, but also reduces the carbon footprint and promotes environmentally sustainable living practices. Properties that fail to manage or maintain their bees or chickens pursuant to the specified standards will be subject to code enforcement action, up to and including the revocation of their beekeeping or chicken keeping permit.
Mayor Sonne opened the public hearing and inquired if anyone present desired to speak.
Brandon Schooner, Buena Park resident and Commissioner, spoke in support of the tes mendment regarding urban homesteading, and indicated that the City's effort to allow an expand urban homesteading practices is a step to a more resilient and self-sufficient community.
There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Sonne closed the public hearing Council Member Traut and Mayor Sonne thanked Commissioner Schooner for his comments; and the Climate Action and Planning Commissions and City staff for their collaboration in the proposed regulations for the approval of the text amendments regarding urban homesteading activities in the City.
MOTION: Brown
SECOND: Traut
AYES: Brown, Traut, Ahn, Sonne
NOES: None
MOTION CARRIED to approve the recommended action and ADOPTED the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 1739
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 19.312.040 (AGRICULTURAL OVERLAY CLASSIFICATION) AND SECTION 19.348.050 (ANIMAL KEEPING) OF TITLE 19 (ZONING) OF THE BUENA PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS AND BEES IN SINGLE-
FAMILY (RS) ZONES CITYWIDE
TITLE 19 (ZONING CODE) TEXT AMENDMENT C-24-5 REGARDING TEMPORARY SIGNS
Recommended Action: Adopt the proposed Ordinance approving Text Amendment No. C- 24-5: Title19 (Zoning) of the Buena Park Municipal Code regarding the placement of temporary signs on public property and public rights-of-way. If the City Council approves the Text Amendment, it is recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution establishing approved locations for the posting of temporary special event signs.
Mayor Sonne stated that this was the time and place for a public hearing to consider the proposed Ordinance approving Text Amendment No. C-24-5: Title 19 (Zoning) regarding the placement of temporary signs on public property and public rights-of-way.
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City Attorney Cardinale provided a report regarding a proposed Ordinance approving Text Amendment No. C-24-5: Title 19 (Zoning) regarding the placement of temporary signs on public property and public rights-of-way. It was noted that the Temporary Sign Ordinance does not apply to temporary signs placed on private property, which instead are governed by generally-applicable and use and zoning regulations. City Attorney Cardinale discussed the City's existing Temporary Sign Ordinance and comments made by the Planning Commission during their discussion of the proposed Text Amendment. It was also mentioned that the Planning Commission voted 3-2 to extend the period of time for which temporary signs may be placed. Currently, the Temporary Sign Ordinance allows special event signs to be posted no more than 30 days before the event to which the sign relates is scheduled. The City Council requested the Planning Commission analyze a 45-day posting period for these signs, and the Planning Commission's majority recommended 40 days. If the City Council approves the proposed Text Amendment, staff recommended the City Council also adopt the proposed Resolution establishing the pre-approved locations for temporary special event signage. The possible locations were discussed previously by the City Council as being appropriate for this purpose, and may be updated again in the future by Resolution should the need arise. Finally, the Planning Commission also requested a consideration of enforcement efforts over areas where the City has no control, such as the Sanitation District area. It was reported that Director Foulkes is in contact with the OC Sanitation District for an access or rights-of-way agreement.
Mayor Sonne opened the public hearing and inquired if anyone present desired to speak. There being no one desiring to speak, Mayor Sonne closed the public hearing.
Mayor Sonne asked for clarification on the number of signs per location and sign size; and, sough he City Attorney's recommendation between a 40-day and 45-day posting period City Attorney Cardinale explained that the limit on the number of signs would apply per intersection. As for sign size, the limit is four square feet of sign face. Lastly, there is no significant difference in the proposed posting period and would ultimately be up to the City Council's Council Member Brown recommended an amendment to the ordinance to indicate a 45-day posting period for the signs prior to the event.
Council Member Traut recommended an amendment to the ordinance to increase the sign size to five square feet.
MOTION: Traut
SECOND: Ahn
AYES: Traut, Ahn, Brown, Sonne
NOES: None
MOTION CARRIED to approve the recommended action and ADOPTED the following titled ordinance as amended:
ORDINANCE NO. 1740
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING SIGN REGULATIONS AND AMENDING CHAPTER 19.904, DIVISION 9, TITLE 19 OF THE BUENA PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
MOTION: Brown
SECOND: Sonne
AYES: Brown, Sonne, Ahn, Traut
NOES: None
MOTION CARRIED to approve the recommended action and ADOPTED the following titled resolution:
RESOLUTION NO. 14887
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA,
DESIGNATING PERMISSIBLE LOCATIONS FOR THE POSTING OF TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT SIGNAGE IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.904.030.F.2.B
OF THE BUENA PARK ZONING CODE
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Contracts 70 C-2981 Codes 64
FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. DA17-26734
PERMITTING ANY ALLOWED USE WITHIN THE CG (COMMERCIAL GENERAL) ZONE TO OCCUPY THE DEVELOPMENT AT 6172 BEACH BOULEVARD
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt the proposed ordinance approving the First Amendment to Development Agreement No. DA17-26734 permitting any allowed use within the CG (Commercial General) zone to occupy the development at 6172 Beach Boulevard; and, 2) Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.
Mayor Sonne stated that this was the time and place for a public hearing to consider the proposed Ordinance approving the First Amendment to Development Agreement No. DA17-26734 permitting any allowed use within the CG (Commercial General) zone to occupy the development at 6172 Beach Boulevard.
Senior Planner McAleese provided a report regarding a First Amendment to Development Agreement No. DA17-26734 permitting any allowed use within the CG (Commercial General) zone to occupy the development at 6172 Beach Boulevard. Previously, there was a request for a Minor Modification to allow for a construction of four parking lifts at the said project location, but even then the property owner has continued to have a hard time finding tenants. The current request is to again amend the permitted uses for the commercial component to include uses allowed within the CG (Commercial General) zone. Upon approval of this amendment, additional uses will be permissible such as a health spa or salon, retail stores, printing services, etc. The proposed amendment is also consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan and complies with all development standards of the GMU zone. Since the GMU zone currently has no development standards and the proposed amendment does not change the existing building, the development standards created under DA17-26734 are fully met by the proposed amendment. At its June 26, 2024 meeting, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 6346 recommending City Council approval of the First Amendment to Development Agreement No.
DA17-26734 to change the allowed uses for the first floor tenant spaces from the CO (Office) zone to the CG (Commercial General) zone. It was also noted that the project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). Staff recommended that the City Council adopt the Ordinance approving the First Amendment to Development Agreement No.
Mayor Sonne opened the public hearing and inquired if anyone present desired to speak. There being no one further desiring to speak, Mayor Sonne closed the public hearing.
MOTION: Brown
SECOND: Ahn
AYES: Brown, Ahn, Traut, Sonne
NOES: None
MOTION CARRIED to approve the recommended action and ADOPTED the following titled ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 1741
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THAT DOCUMENT ENTITLED "FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. DA17-26734, CONCERNING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6172 BEACH BOULEVARD (APN 066-251-24, 25, 28, 29), BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA" AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE SAME ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF BUENA PARK
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7. MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND CALENDAR
7A. REPORT
Council Member Brown reported the following:
• July 24 Cookies with the Rookies
• July 24 Concerts in the Park: Tijuana Dogs
• July 26 Metrolink Board of Directors Meeting
• July 26 Hilton Buena Park Ribbon Cutting and Open House Celebration • July 31 SCAG Executive Board Meeting
• August 1 OC Fair Special Event
• August 2 BP Boys & Girls Club: End of the Summer Celebration • August 7 Whitaker Park Grand Opening
• August 7 National Night Out
• August 7 All Employee Summer Concert Picnic
• August 7 Concerts in the Park: New Romantics - Taylor Swift Tribute • August 8 John Wayne Airport Briefing
• August 13 Congresswoman Steel Community Project Funding Check Presentation Council Member Traut reported the following:
• July 25 OCFA Board Meeting
• July 31 Peak Park Pool Ribbon Cutting
August 2 BP Boys & Girls Club: End of the Summer Celebration August 7 Whitaker Park Grand Opening
August 7 National Night Out
August 7 All Employee Summer Concert Picnic
August 7 Concerts in the Park: New Romantics - Taylor Swift Tribute August 8 John Wayne Airport Briefing
• August 13 Congresswoman Steel Community Project Funding Check Presentation Council Member Traut thanked former Council Member Beth Swift for attending, and Senior Management Analyst Fewer for planning and organizing the ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the Peak Park Pool.
Vice Mayor Ahn reported the following:
• July 25 Kraemer Mercy House Homeless Shelter Board Meeting • July 25 Cookies with the Rookies
• July 25 OC Sanitation District Board Meeting
• July 26 Hilton Buena Park Ribbon Cutting and Open House Celebration • July 27 National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Commemoration July 30 BP CEDD Community Meeting
• July 31 Peak Park Pool Ribbon Cutting
• July 31 Concerts in the Park: Bruno and the Hooligans - Bruno Mars Tribute August 3 KAMA OC Korean Health Fair
August 7 Whitaker Park Grand Opening
August 7 National Night Out
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August 7 All Employee Summer Concert Picnic
August 7 Concerts in the Park: New Romantics - Taylor Swift Tribute • August 13 Congresswoman Steel Community Project Funding Check Presentation Vice Mayor Ahn indicated that Congresswoman Steel presented the City of Buena Park a check in the amount of $1,000,000 for a future water well at the City Yard. Additionally, Vice Mayor Ahn calendared installation of security cameras at Whitaker Park.
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Mayor Sonne reported the following:
• July 24 Cookies with the Rookies
• July 26 Hilton Buena Park Ribbon Cutting and Open House Celebration • July 30 OCA Special Board Meeting
• July 31 Peak Park Pool Ribbon Cutting
• July 31 Concerts in the Park: Bruno and the Hooligans - Bruno Mars Tribute • August 2 BP Boys & Girls Club: End of the Summer Celebration August 3 Backpack Giveaway at The Way Fellowship
August 7 Whitaker Park Grand Opening
• August 7 National Night Out
• August 7 All Employee Summer Concert Picnic
• August 7 Concerts in the Park: New Romantics - Taylor Swift Tribute August 10 India Independence Day Celebration
• August 13 Congresswoman Steel Community Project Funding Check Presentation Mayor Sonne reported attending the July 30, 2024 OCPA Special Board meeting wherein the Board discussed a feasibility study of City of Fountain Valley's membership to OCPA, and proceeded to vote to invite the City of Fountain Valley join OCPA. OPA welcomed new Director of Communications and External Affairs Jackie Henderson and Director of Power Resources Louis Ting. Mayor Sonne also informed the community about OCPA's E-Bike Safety and Incentive Pilot Program. Mayor Sonne calendared the following items: agreement with MOTAL for the Your Baby's Amazing Brain exhibition; traffic concerns along Tamarack Way between Dale Street and La Palma Avenue; and, road improvement strategies and costs.
8. RECESS/RECONVENE
Item taken out of order.
Mayor Sonne recessed the meeting at 5:37 p.m. and announced the meeting would be reconvened in the City Council Chamber. The meeting was reconvened at 6:00 p.m.
9. STUDY SESSION
There were no Study Session items.
10. CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager France reported on the following:
• Ice Cream Social, Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 2:00 p.m., Community Center Ballroom • Happy Belated Birthday to Director of Finance Sung Hyun
11. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE UPDATES
Assistant City Clerk Badillo announced a vacancy in the Traffic and Transportation for District 1, and the Navigation Center Oversight Commission for business resident.
Mayor Sonne invited the community to submit their entries for the If / Were Mayor poster and essay contest.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Sonne adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.
Mayor
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City Clerk