MAYOR JOYCE AHN
VICE MAYOR CONNOR TRAUT
COUNCIL MEMBER CARLOS FRANCO
COUNCIL MEMBER LAMIYA HOQUE
COUNCIL MEMBER SUSAN SONNE
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 12:00 PM
LOS COYOTES COUNTRY CLUB
8888 LOS COYOTES DRIVE
BUENA PARK, CA 90621
BUENA PARK CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
12:00 p.m.
1. GENERAL
1.A. CALL TO ORDER
1.B. ROLL CALL
1.C. PRESENTATION OF COLORS
— Buena Park Police Department Color Guard
1.D. FLAG SALUTE
— Division Chief Schuetz, Orange County Fire Authority
1.E. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NATIONAL ANTHEM
— Performed by Clara K. Shin
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
2.A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This segment of the meeting is reserved for public comments pertaining solely to items listed on the Special Meeting Agenda. Each speaker is limited to a maximum of three minutes. Individuals wishing to speak in person are requested to raise their hand, and a microphone will be brought to their seat.
3. NEW BUSINESS
3.A. 2025 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
— Presentation by Mayor Joyce Ahn and City Manager Aaron France
4. ADJOURNMENT
4.A. MEETING ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need accommodations to participate in this meeting, contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 562-3750 or the California Relay Service at 711. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make arrangements to assure accessibility.
If you would like to participate in any matter of business on the agenda and would like translation in Korean or Spanish, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (714) 562-3750 48-hours prior to the meeting. Residents requiring translation during Oral Communications are encouraged to bring interpreters.
시의제 목록에 있는 정식 안건에 대해 의견을 발표하고 싶으신 경우, 중국어, 한국어, 스패니쉬, 타갈로에 대한 통역사 가 필요하시면 시미팅 48시간전 시서기 오피스로 (714-562-3750) 연락하시면 됩니다. 정식안건이 아닌 주민 발언시 간에 발표하실 경우, 본인의 통역사를 직접 모시고 오시면 감사하겠습니다.
Si le gustaría participar en audiencia pública o cualquier asunto de negocios programado en la agenda y necesita traducción en chino, coreano, español, tagalo o vietnamita, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad, 48 horas antes de la reunión al (714) 562-3750. Para participar en los comentarios públicos sobre cualquier otro asunto dentro de la jurisdicción del ayuntamiento, se les recomienda que traiga un intérprete.
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: September 29, 2025
October 1, 2025
GENERAL
Item No. 1E.
City Council Agenda Report
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NATIONAL ANTHEM
PREPARED BY PRESENTED BY
Adria Jimenez, Director of Government and Community
Relations/City Clerk
Adria Jimenez, Director of Government and Community
Relations/City Clerk
DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
Adria Jimenez, Director of Government & Community
Relations/City Clerk Aaron France, City Manager
CHOOSE APPROPRIATE SECTION AND DELETE ALL UNUSED SECTIONS
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
Name of Case:
Case No.:
if the City initiates litigation:
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
If the City has exposure to litigation
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2)
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its City Attorney based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City.
Number of potential cases: One
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.8
Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
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 Management Association; and Buena Park Police Association and Buena Park Unrepresented Employees
GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIM
(Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 56956.95)
Claim: vs. City of Buena Park
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM
(Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.95)
Name of Case: vs. City of Buena Park
Subject Matter: Authorize Settlement
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE/APPOINTMENT EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: