LINCOLN AVENUE
ORANGETHORPE AVENUE
376
Whitaker Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation
Project Description: Project Location:
Project Management: Public Works Department
Type of Project: Replacement Status: New
24-9806-TBD
Two Year
Total FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Land Acquisition - - - Design - - - Construction 1,200,000 1,200,000 -
1,200,000$ 1,200,000$ -$
Two Year
Total FY 25-26 FY 26-27
General Fund - - - Measure M2 Fund (Fairshare) - - - Gas Tax Fund 1,200,000 1,200,000 -
1,200,000$ 1,200,000 $ - $
Benefit:
Total Funding
The project will upgrade the roadway to meet current standards, improving its condition, drivability, and structural integrity. It will also extend the street's lifespan, enhance pedestrian safety, reduce accidents, maintain City infrastructure, and ensure ADA compliance.
This project will involve the rehabilitation of a 0.5-mile stretch of arterial roadway with asphalt pavement, along with the installation of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, wheelchair ramps, and driveway approaches. It will also include signing and striping, utility adjustments, traffic control, and other related tasks.
Whitaker Avenue between Dale
Street to Stanton Avenue
Project Cost
Construction Costs
Total Construction
Funding Source
ORANGETHORPE AVE
STANTON AVE
WESTERN AVE
EIGHTH ST
WESTERN AVE
KNOTT AVE
WHITAKER AVE
DALE ST
STANTON AVE
BEACH BLVD
COMMONWEALTH AVE
ORANGETHORPE AVE
377
Radar Speed Feedback Sign Upgrades
Project Description: Project Location:
Project Management: Public Works Department
Type of Project: Replacement/New Construction Status: On Going 24-9806-TBD
Two Year
Total FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Land Acquisition - - - Design - - - Construction 100,000 100,000 -
100,000$ 100,000 $ - $
Two Year
Total FY 25-26 FY 26-27
General Fund - - - Measure M2 Fund (Fairshare) - - - Gas Tax Fund 100,000 100,000 -
100,000$ 100,000 $ - $
Benefit:
Total Funding
The project will enhance roadway safety by implementing traffic calming techniques and increasing safety through the installation, repair, and relocation of speed feedback signs.
This project will involve repairs, installations, and relocations of speed feedback radar signs.
Various locations within the City
Project Cost
Construction Costs
Total Construction
Funding Source
378
Frontage Median Improvements Phase 1 & Phase 2
Project Description: Project Location:
Project Management: Public Works Department
Type of Project: Replacement Status: New
24-9806-TBD
Two Year
Total FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Land Acquisition - - - Design 100,000 100,000 -
Construction 900,000 400,000 500,000 1,000,000$ 500,000 $ 500,000 $
Two Year
Total FY 25-26 FY 26-27
General Fund - - - Measure M2 Fund (Fairshare) - - - RMRA 1,000,000 500,000 500,000
1,000,000$ 500,000 $ 500,000 $
Benefit:
Total Funding
This project reimagines the frontage road medians across the City, enhancing motorist visibility, streamlining maintenance operations, and beautifying the City
This project will improve the appearance and enhance the maintenance of the frontage road medians throughout the City.
Various locations within the City
Project Cost
Construction Costs
Total Construction
Funding Source
379
Commonwealth Avenue Guardrail Installation
Project Description: Project Location:
Project Management: Public Works Department
Type of Project: New Status: New
24-9806-TBD
Two Year
Total FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Land Acquisition - - -
Design - - -
Construction 100,000 100,000 -
100,000$ 100,000$ -$
Two Year
Total FY 25-26 FY 26-27
General Fund - - -
Measure M2 Fund (Fairshare) - - -
Gas Tax Fund 100,000 100,000 -
100,000$ 100,000 $ - $
Benefit:
Total Funding
This project will increase safety along Commonwealth Ave.
This project will involve the installation of a guardrail on Commonwealth Avenue, west of Beach Boulevard, to improve traffic safety.
Commonwealth Ave WCL to ECL
Project Cost
Construction Costs
Total Construction
Funding Source
STANTON AVE
CRESCENT AVENUE
380
Artesia Blvd. at Stanton Ave. Signal Upgrade Project
Project Description: Project Location:
Project Management: Public Works Department
Type of Project: Replacement Status: New
24-9806-TBD
Two Year
Total FY 25-26 FY 26-27
Land Acquisition - - - Design 50,000 50,000 -
Construction 1,200,000 - 1,200,000 1,250,000$ 50,000 $ 1,200,000$
Two Year
Total FY 25-26 FY 26-27
General Fund - - - Measure M2 Fund (Fairshare) - - - Gas Tax Fund 1,250,000 50,000 1,200,000 1,250,000$ 50,000 $ 1,200,000$
Benefit:
Total Funding
The project will upgrade the traffic signal to current standards, improve pedestrian safety, reduce accidents, keep City infrastructure in shape, and enhance quality of life.
This project will include traffic signal upgrades at the intersection of Artesia Boulevard at Stanton Avenue.
Intersection of Artesia Boulevard
at Stanton Avenue
Project Cost
Construction Costs
Total Construction
Funding Source
ARTESIA BLVD
STANTON AVE
381
382
CITY OF BUENA PARK
PROPOSED BUDGET
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
FISCAL YEARS 2025-26 AND 2026-27
1 General comments that affect expenditures of all the Departments
Salaries and benefits – Labor agreements are for all groups are set to expire on July 4, 2025, and provisions for any pending agreements are not included in the fiscal year 2025-26 and 2026-27 preliminary budget.
Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL) payments for the City’s pension plans with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) increase by $1.8 million in 2025-26 and $1.3 million in 2026-27.
2 City Council
6240 – Professional/Contractual Services – This line reflects projected increases for the City’s annual independent audit.
6420 – Memberships, Subscriptions, and Certifications – Budget reflects projected increases for League of Cities, ACC-OC, SCAG, OCCOG, and LAFCO.
3 City Manager
6435 – Reprographics Postage – The budget reflects projected future increases in usage and rates.
6240 – Professional/Contractual Services – This line reflects projected increases for the Community Newsletter printing, third party hearing officer services for administrative citations, and Amazon Prime Business account fees.
6420 – Memberships, Subscriptions, and Certifications – Budget reflects increases for OCCMA, and Constant Contact.
4 Community Support Services
Silverado Days
6240 – Professional/Contractual Services – The budget reflects the increases for security and supplies.
4th of July
6240 – Professional/Contractual Services – The budget reflects the increases for staffing and education.
Navigation Center
6240 – Professional/Contractual Services – The budget reflects the projected increase in the Mercy House contract, which is shared with the cities in the NSPA.
5 City Attorney’s Office
6242/6243 – Attorney Contract Services/Retainer – The budget reflects the approved contract for City Attorney services with Alvarez-Glasman, & Colvin.
6 Human Resources and Risk Management
6240 – Professional/Contractual Services – The budget reflects the increases for employee wellness and assistance programs, employee benefits fair, applicant tracking software, and performance evaluation software.
6420 – Memberships, Subscriptions, and Certifications – Budget reflects projected increases for CALPELRA, PSHRA, and SCPLRC.
6650 – Conference/Meeting/Training – The budget reflects the addition of citywide workplace violence prevention training.
Measure R funding provided for 1 Senior Human Resources Analyst and 1 Human Resources Analyst.
7 City Clerk
The budget reflects increases due to costs for an election held every even- calendar year.
6240 – Professional/Contractual Services – The budget reflects increase costs for agenda management software and Docusign services. Additionally, the FY2026-27 budget includes costs for election services.
6650 – Conference/Meeting/Training – Budget increased by $1,550 for FY2025- 26 and $1,850 for FY2026-27 due to increased activity.
8 Finance
6240 – Professional/Contractual Services – The budget reflects increases for ACRF statistical information services and legal notices.
9 Community Development Services
Salaries and benefits – The budget reflects the addition of a Principal Plan Check Engineer.
Maintenance and operations – The budget reflects the addition of the Environmental Sustainability division expenditures of $111,850 for FY2025-26 and $115,350 for FY2026-27.
6240 – Professional/Contractual Services – The budget reflects cost increases for environmental advocacy, planning consultants, holiday decorations, palm tree lighting, SCE parking lot leases, property fencing, and SizeUp Business Tool.
6420 – Membership and Subscriptions – The budget reflects increases for Sustainability association membership costs.
6650 – Conference/Meeting/Training – Budget increased by $8,700 for FY2025- 26 and FY2026-27 due to increased activity.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
The budget reflects the Annual Action Plan approved by City Council at the 3/11/25 Public Hearing.
Policy Issue – Reclass Senior Code Enforcement Officer
Policy Issue – Reclass part-time Code Enforcement Officer
10 Fire
6240 – Professional/Contractual Services – The City’s contract with the Orange County Fire Authority increased by 4-4.5% as provided for in the agreement.
6511 – Fire Station Repairs – The budget includes $15,000 per fire station for repairs.
11 Police
Salaries and benefits – The budget reflects the full funding of 1 Sergeant and 3 Police Officer positions.
6240 – Professional/Contractual Services – The budget reflects cost increases for pre-employment services, transcription services, janitorial services, narcotics destruction, jail services, prosecution services, police service dog program costs, and new technology applications.
6340 – Non-Capital Equipment/Furniture – The increase reflects essential needs for the department and are itemized in the budget.
6650 – Conference/Meeting/Training – Budget increased by $71,050 for FY2025- 26 and $83,050 for FY2026-27 due to increased activity.
7480 – Machinery/Equipment – The increase reflects essential needs for the department and are itemized in the budget.
Measure R funding provided for 1 Lieutenant, 6 Police Officers, 2 Police Dispatchers, 1 Administrative Assistant, and 2 Police Records Clerks, along with associated equipment and services.
Policy Issue – School Resource Officer electric carts
Policy Issue – Drone First Responder Program
12 Water and Wastewater Enterprise Funds
6240 – Professional/Contractual Services – Reflects increases for water system, NPDES/stormwater, and sewer system maintenance.
6323 – Purchased Water for Resale – The budget has been adjusted to reflect the projected amount of purchased water from Orange County Water District and Municipal Water District and reflects a shift to source more groundwater.
6327 – Ground Water Replenishment Charges – The budget has been adjusted to reflect the projected cost of groundwater replenishment from Orange County Water District and Municipal Water District and reflects a shift to source more groundwater.
6650 – Conference/Meeting/Training – Budget increased by $2,200 for FY2025- 26 and FY2026-27 due to increased activity.
6753 – Principal Payments – Reflects the debt service payments for the 0% loan with OCWD.
Policy Issue – Reclass Water Services Technician
Policy Issue – 2ea - ½ ton truck
Policy Issue – 1ea - ¾ ton truck
13 Public Works
Maintenance and operations – The budget reflects the overall increases for various supplies due to higher material costs and usage.
6240 – Professional/Contractual Services – The budget reflects increases for animal control services, traffic signals maintenance services, tree trimming services, and grounds maintenance services.
6244 – Trash Collection – The budget reflects an increase in customer refuse rates. This is offset by an increase in revenues.
6340 – Non-Capital Equipment/Furniture – The increase reflects essential needs for the department and are itemized in the budget.
6650 – Conference/Meeting/Training – Budget increased by $1,700 for FY2025- 26 and $1,900 for FY2026-27 due to increased activity.
7480 – Machinery/Equipment – The increase reflects essential needs for the department and are itemized in the budget.
Measure R funding provided for 1 Principal Engineer, 1 Facilities and Maintenance Supervisor, and additional landscape maintenance services.
14 Community Services
Salaries and benefits – The budget reflects the addition of a Homeless Outreach Supervisor position.
6240 – Professional/Contractual Services – The budget reflects the additional programming for Dive In Movies, Father/Daughter dance, Pump Track demo, and enhanced Summer Concerts.
6420 – Membership and Subscriptions – The budget reflects increases for lifeguard certifications and field lighting Control Link subscription.
15 Non-Departmental
5191 – Prefunding Pension Liability – Reflects the annual payment into the Section 115 trust for prefunding pension liability, utilizing a portion of the ongoing savings from the issuance of the 2021 Pension Obligation Bonds (POBs).
6753 – Principal Payments – Reflects debt service payments for the 2017 Fire Station Lease Revenue Bonds.
6792 – Interest Expense – Reflects debt service payments for the 2017 Fire Station Lease Revenue Bonds.
Measure R funding provided for sales tax consultant services.
16 Self Insurance – Workers’ Compensation
6240 – Professional/Contractual Services – The budget reflects the projected increases for third party administration services.
6645 – Insurance – Excess Premium – The budget reflects anticipated increases for workers’ compensation insurance coverage of City employees.
Self Insurance – Liability Insurance
6240 – Professional/Contractual Services – The budget reflects the projected increases for third party administration services.
6645 – Insurance – Excess Premium – The budget reflects anticipated increases for liability and earthquake coverage of City facilities.
Equipment Maintenance Fund
Maintenance and operations – The budget reflects the overall increases for various supplies and services due to higher labor and material costs.
6240 – Professional/Contractual Services – The budget reflects the increased costs for on-site car washes for Police vehicles.
6460 – Gas and Oil – The budget reflects increasing fuel costs.
Information Technology Fund
6240 – Professional/Contractual Services – The budget reflects increases related to website management, Adobe subscription, citywide computer classes, consulting, and cloud backup services.
6650 – Conference/Meeting/Training – Budget increased by $4,000 for FY2025- 26 and FY2026-27 due to increased activity.
Policy Issue – Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)
Facilities Maintenance Fund
6240 – Professional/Contractual Services – The budget reflects projected increases for janitorial and pest control services.
6248 – Periodic Maintenance/Building Mod – The projects proposed for both years are itemized on page 320 of the budget document.
City of Buena Park
City Council Special Meeting Agenda Report
B. STATUS OF VACANT POSITIONS AND RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS AS REQUIRED BY AB 2561 PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 3502.3
Meeting
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 1:00 PM
Agenda Group
NEW BUSINESS Item: 3B.
Prepared By
Rebecca Valdez, Human Resources Manager
Department Head Approval
Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager/HR Director
Presented By
Rebecca Valdez, Human Resources Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1) Receive and File a report on the City of Buena Park’s staffing vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts.
DISCUSSION
On September 22, 2024, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561) into law to amend the Meyers- Milias Brown Act and create a new obligation for local agencies to publicly address the status of their vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts. The new law became effective January 1, 2025.
AB 2561 added California Government Code Section 3502.3 which requires public agencies to meet at least once per fiscal year to report on staffing vacancies, recruitment status and retention efforts, prior to the adoption of the fiscal budget.
The City of Buena Park has 292.5 full-time positions budgeted. On May 10, 2025, the City had 17 vacant positions representing a 6% vacancy rate. The City has five bargaining units: Buena Park City Employees’ Association (CEA), Buena Park Management Unit (BPMU), Police Management Association (PMA), Police Association (PA), and the Technical, Office, and Professionals Association (TOPS). The table below lists the number of vacancies for each employee bargaining unit as well as their vacancy rate:
Bargaining Unit # of Vacancies # of Budgeted FTEs % of Vacancies CEA 6 51 12%
BPMU 3 33 9%
PMA 1 8 13%
PA 5 133 4%
TOPS 2 67.5 3%
Full-Time City Wide Vacancies 17 292.5 6%
Position vacancies are created for a number of reasons, including approval of newly budgeted positions, internal movement such as a promotion or transfer, or employee retirement, voluntary resignation, or involuntary termination. When vacancies occur, it is a high priority for the Executive Team and the Human Resources Department to fill vacant positions to ensure continuity of services to the public, maintain operational efficiency, minimize disruptions to departmental functions, and minimize the need for overtime. Timely recruitment and hiring efforts help the City maintain its workforce, uphold service standards, and provide opportunities for internal growth and external talent acquisition.
The Human Resources Department is continuously and rigorously recruiting and onboarding new hires, including full-time and part-time personnel. The Department recognizes that effective recruitment is about identifying, attracting, and hiring diverse, well-qualified people, and retention is about keeping employees who exemplify the City’s Core Values while also keeping them engaged, satisfied, and committed to the organization long-term. Both are critical for the success of the organization, especially in today’s competitive job market.
The City posts job announcements on the City’s website, as well as GovernmentJobs.com to attract qualified applicants. Advertising sources include Careers in Government, LinkedIn, Colleges and Universities, state and nationwide association specific websites, the Equal Opportunity Employment and Education Journal, and local job boards. Additionally, the City accepts interest cards that notify applicants when the City initiates recruitments.
BUDGET IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.