MAYOR SUSAN SONNE
VICE MAYOR JOYCE AHN
COUNCIL MEMBER ARTHUR C. BROWN
COUNCIL MEMBER CONNOR TRAUT
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 5:00 PM
6650 Beach Boulevard
Buena Park, CA 90621
BUENA PARK CITY COUNCILREGULAR MEETING AGENDA
5:00 p.m.PUBLIC HEARINGS AT 6:00 P.M.
1. GENERAL
1A. CALL TO ORDER
1B. ROLL CALL
1C. INVOCATION
— Reverend Dr. Joel Van Soelen of Anaheim Christian Reformed Church 1D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
— Aaron France, City Manager
1E. CITY MANAGER REPORT
— Aaron France, City Manager
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
2A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the portion of the meeting set aside to invite public comments regarding any item on the Regular Meeting Agenda only. Public comments are limited to no more than three minutes each.
Those wishing to speak in-person are asked to add your information at the digital public kiosk located at the entrance of the Council Chamber.
3. NEW BUSINESS
3A. RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION
— Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election consolidated with the Statewide General Election and declaring the results and other such matters as provided by law.
3B. COMMENDATIONS TO RETIRING COUNCIL MEMBER ARTHUR C. BROWN 3C. OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY-ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBER CARLOS FRANCO, COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 2
3D. OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY-ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBER SUSAN SONNE, COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 3
3E. OATH OF OFFICE TO NEWLY-ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBER LAMIYA HOQUE, COUNCIL MEMBER, DISTRICT 4
3F. COMMENDATIONS TO OUTGOING MAYOR SUSAN SONNE
3G. COMMENTS BY OUTGOING MAYOR SUSAN SONNE
Mayor Sonne will now turn over the meeting to the City Clerk. 3H. SELECTION OF MAYOR
The City Clerk will now turn over the meeting to the new Mayor. 3I. SELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
3J. RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH NOR- CAL PUMP & DRILLING, INC. FOR THE PEAK PARK WATER WELL DRILLING PROJECT — Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Peak Park Water Well Drilling Project; 2) Award a contract to Nor-Cal Pump & Well Drilling, Inc. in the amount of $2,323,982; 3) Authorize contingency funds in the amount of $400,000; 4) Authorize construction engineering funds in the amount of $50,000; 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.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
The items listed under the Council Consent Calendar are considered routine business and will be voted on together by one motion unless a Council Member requests separate action. At this time the City Council or public may ask to speak on any item on the Consent Calendar. 4A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
— Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings of November 12, 2024.
4B. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
— Recommended Action: Adopt Resolutions approving the Claims and Demands. 4C. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2024
— Recommended Action: Receive and file the reports.
4D. FINAL PAYMENT TO BRAVO SIGN & DESIGN, INC. FOR THE CITY PARK MONUMENT SIGNS
INSTALLATION PROJECT
— Recommended Action: 1) Accept the project as complete and approve a final payment to Bravo Sign & Design, Inc. in the amount of $6,824.50; and 2) Direct the Public Works Department to file a Notice of Completion.
4E. FINAL PAYMENT TO AGUILAR & CALDERON CORPORATION FOR THE FRIENDSHIP PARK (FORMERLY SMITH-MURPHY PARK) AND CARL BRENNER PARK ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
— Recommended Action: 1) Accept the project as complete and approve a final payment to Aguilar & Calderon Corporation in the amount of $ 262,873.58; and 2) Direct the Public Works Department to file a Notice of Completion.
4F. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR THE DALE STREET FROM CRESCENT AVENUE TO SR-91 REHABILITATION PROJECT
— Recommended Action: 1) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering in the amount of $157,790 for the design services for the Dale Street from Crescent Avenue to SR-91 Rehabilitation Project; 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. 4G. FINAL PAYMENT TO HARDY & HARPER, INC. FOR THE LOS COYOTES DRIVE STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
— Recommended Action: 1) Accept the project as complete and approve a final payment to Hardy & Harper, Inc., in the amount of $652,189.78 (less 5% retention); and 2) Direct the Public Works Department to file a Notice of Completion. 4H. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MERCHANTS FOR
CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING SERVICES
— Recommended Action: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Merchants Landscaping Services, Inc., (Merchants) for landscaping services from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; 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 budget amendment for $20,000 from the general fund for additional weekly landscaping services at Whitaker Park, Phase 2 of the Silverado Trail, and Rick Gomez Park.
4I. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALLIED UNIVERSAL FOR
JANITORIAL SERVICES
— Recommended Action: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with Allied Universal ('Allied') of Santa Ana, California, to provide janitorial services at City facilities for calendar year 2025 in the amount of $370,342.92; 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. 4J. PURCHASE OF FORD EXPLORER POLICE PURSUIT VEHICLE FROM NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP
AND APPROVAL OF A BUDGET AMENDMENT
— Recommended Action: 1) Ratify the purchase of one 2024 Ford Police Interceptor Utility in the approximate amount of $55,904.21 from National Auto Fleet Group; 2) Determine that dispensing with the competitive bidding pursuant to Municipal Code Section 3.28.080(E) was in the best interest of the City because it resulted in a lower purchase price for this vehicle; and, 3) Approve a budget amendment in the amount of $55,904.21 from the undesignated Vehicle Replacement Fund balance for this purchase.
4K. RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND
FEE ADMINISTRATION (CDTFA) FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A LOCAL TRANSACTION AND USE TAX AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXAMINATION OF TRANSACTIONS (SALES) AND USE TAX RECORDS, AND
ACTIONS RELATED THERETO AND APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH HDL FOR SALES, USE, AND
TRANSACTION TAX AUDIT AND INFORMATION SERVICES RELATED TO MEASURE R The City Council will consider taking actions needed to implement the local transactions and use tax enacted by Measure R, which was approved by voters at the general election held on November 5, 2024.
— Recommended Action: 1) Adopt the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) for implementation of a local transactions and use tax; 2) Adopt the Resolution authorizing the examination of the sales, use, and transactions tax records for the City; 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (HdL) for sales, use, and transactions tax audit and information services and make any non-monetary changes; and, 4) Appropriate $178,600 of Measure R revenue for the preparatory costs incurred by the CDTFA necessary to administer the City’s transactions and use tax and the contract costs for HdL sales, use, and transactions tax audit and information services. 4L. 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.
4M. APPROVAL OF PARCEL MAP NO. 2023-144 FOR 7232, 7236, 7242 ARTESIA BOULEVARD AND 6011 BOTRYOIDES AVENUE
— Recommended Action: 1) Approve Parcel Map No. 2023-144 for 7232, 7236, and 7242 Artesia Boulevard and 6011 Botryoides Avenue; and 2) Authorize the City Engineer and City Clerk to execute the parcel map.
4N. WATER BILL INSERT ADVERTISING THE 2025 MYRNA HOLMQUIST SCHOLARSHIP — Recommended Action: 1) Approve a water bill insert advertising the 2025 Myrna Holmquist Scholarship.
4O. WATER BILL INSERT ADVERTISING CLIMATE ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN COMMUNITY
MEETING
— Recommended Action: 1) Approve a water bill insert advertising the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) Community Meeting.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
No Public Hearing Items
6. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS, CONFERENCE REPORTS AND CALENDAR REQUESTS 6A. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS, CONFERENCE REPORTS AND CALENDAR REQUESTS
7. CITY MANAGER REPORT
7A. CITY MANAGER REPORT
8. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE UPDATES
8A. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE UPDATES
9. ADJOURNMENT
This agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Supporting documents are available for review and copying at City Hall or at www.buenapark.com. Supplementary materials distributed to the City Council less than 72 hours before the meeting are posted to the City’s website at www.buenapark.com and copies are available for public inspection beginning the next regular business day in the City Clerk’s Office. Video streaming of the meeting is available on the City’s website. This governing body is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item which is not included in this agenda; however, may ask clarifying questions, ask staff to follow-up, or provide other direction. The order of business as it appears on this agenda may be modified by the governing body.
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I, Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, City of Buena Park, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that a full and correct copy of this agenda was posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54950 et. seq., at Buena Park City Hall, 6650 Beach Blvd., and uploaded to the City of Buena Park website www.buenapark.com.
Adria M. Jimenez, MMC
Director of Government and Community Relations
City Clerk
Date Posted: December 5, 2024