MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE BUENA PARK CITY COUNCIL
HELD APRIL 22, 2025
Vol. 54 Pg. 248
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council met in a special meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Civic Center, 6650 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, California, Mayor Ahn presiding.
1A. CALL TO ORDER
1 B. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Franco, Hoque, Sonne, Traut, Ahn
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. 1 C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, Director of Government and Community Relations/City Clerk.
2A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Ahn 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 Ahn closed oral communications.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Ahn stated the need for a closed session as scheduled and ordered the meeting into closed session.
3B. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.8; Property: 6245 Auto Center Drive; Negotiating Parties; Aaron France, City Manager and Simpson & Simpson Holdings, LLC; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
3A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4); Based on existing facts and circumstances, the City is seeking legal advice on whether to protect the City's rights and interests by initiating litigation; Number of potential cases: One 3C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1 ); Name of Case: Orange County Water District et al. v. 3M Company, et al.; Case No. 30-2020-0117241 9-CU-PL-CXC 3D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1 ); Name of Case: City of Buena Park vs.
BA Hotel & Resort, LLC; Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three Court of Appeal; Case No. GO61816; United States Bankruptcy Court - Central District of California; In re Mona10, Inc., Case No. 8:23-bk-10432; In re Patricia C. Pham, Case No. 8:23-bk-1 0433; In re Shirley Q. Pham, Case No. 8:23-bk-10434 Minutes April 22, 2025 Vol. 54 Pg. 249
3E. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957.6; Agency Negotiator: Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources; Employee Organization: Buena Park City Employees' Association; Buena Park Technical, Office, and Professionals Association; Buena Park Management Unit; Buena Park Police Association; Buena Park Police Management Association; and, Buena Park unrepresented Employees Mayor Ahn reconvened the meeting in open session and it was announced that no reportable action was taken for Agenda Item Nos. 3A - 3E.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Ahn adjourned the meeting at 4:11 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Cle