MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE BUENA PARK CITY COUNCIL
HELD OCTOBER 2, 2024
Vol. 54 Pg. 155
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council met in a special meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 12:00 p.m., in the Knott's Berry Farm Hotel, 7675 Crescent Avenue, Buena Park, California, Mayor Sonne presiding.
1 A. CALL TO ORDER
1 B. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Brown, Traut, Ahn, Sonne
None
I C. PRESENT ATION OF COLORS
The presentation of colors was performed by the Buena Park Police Department Color Guard. 1 D. FLAG SALUTE
The flag salute was led by Police Chief Frank Nunes. 1 E. UNITED ST ATES OF AMERICA NATIONAL ANTHEM
The singing of the United States of America National Anthem was led by Shay Tiettmeyer. 2A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Director of Government and Community Relations/City Clerk Jimenez announced the public may at this time address the members of the City Council on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council.
Christie Brown, Savanna School District Board Member and Buena Park resident, thanked City staff for a successful State of the City.
Helen Medina, Buena Park Library Director and Buena Park resident, thanked the City and Buena Park Police Department for their hard work and service.
There being no additional requests to speak, Mayor Sonne closed oral communications.
3. NEW BUSINESS
3A. IFI WERE MAYOR CONTEST PRESENT ATIONS
Director of Government and Community Relations/City Clerk Jimenez provided a brief introduction of the City's newest youth engagement program, "If I Were Mayor." This year's contest theme highlighted the City's sustainability efforts, and sought the participants' creativity in expressing their vision of a more sustainable Buena Park through essay and art. The City received over 100 essays and 100 poster entries.
Mayor Sonne acknowledged the attendance of some of the contest winners and presented the awards to the following: Ryan Shin, Tanya Banwait, Chaemin Park, Hailey Yoon, Evelyn Ann Le, and Jia Yu.
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3B. 2024 ST ATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
City Manager France introduced the Members of the City Council, their spouses, and family members. City Manager France also acknowledged the presence of Congresswoman Michelle Steel, Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, and their respective representatives.
Mayor Sonne and City Manager France delivered the 2024 State of the City address and highlighted Buena Park's upcoming local election, general fund budget, general fund reserve, Koreatown designation, Capital Improvement Projects, housing developments, entertainment and activities, new and ongoing programs, education, and public safety.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Sonne adjourned the meeting at 1 :06 p.m.
Mayor
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