MAYOR JOYCE AHN
VICE MAYOR CONNOR TRAUT
COUNCIL MEMBER CARLOS FRANCO
COUNCIL MEMBER LAMIYA HOQUE
COUNCIL MEMBER SUSAN SONNE
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 5:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER
6650 Beach Boulevard
Buena Park, CA 90621
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BUENA PARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS AT 6:00 P.M.
1. GENERAL
1.A. CALL TO ORDER
1.B. ROLL CALL
1.C. INVOCATION
— Reverend Dr. Joel Van Soelen, Anaheim Christian Reformed Church
1.D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
— Matt Foulkes, Director of Community and Economic Development
1.E. CITY MANAGER REPORT
— Aaron France, City Manager
2. PRESENTATIONS
2.A. PRESENTATION OF BUENA PARK YOUTH THEATRE FALL PRODUCTION OF ALL SHOOK UP
2.B. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2025 AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH — Presented to Kristal Landry, OC Family Justice Center Foundation
2.C. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 5-11, 2025, AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK — Presented to Matt Schuetz, Division Chief, OCFA
2.D. EMPLOYEE TEN-YEAR SERVICE AWARD
— Presented to David Bernal, Police Sergeant, Buena Park Police Department
2.E. EMPLOYEE FIFTEEN-YEAR SERVICE AWARD
— Presented to Lisa Barr, Administrative Assistant, Buena Park Police Department
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
3.A. 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.
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.
4.A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
— Recommended Action: Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 23, 2025, Special City Council Meeting of October 1, 2025, and Special and Regular City Council Meetings of October 14, 2025.
4.B. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
— Recommended Action: 1) Adopt resolutions approving the Claims and Demands.
4.C. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2025 — Recommended Action: Receive and file the reports.
4.D. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 5-11, 2025, AS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK — Recommended Action: Approve Proclamation.
4.E. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2025 AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH — Recommended Action: Approve Proclamation.
4.F. FINAL PAYMENT TO PPC SERVICE, INC. FOR THE OCFA FIRE STATION 63 HVAC IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT
— Recommended Action: 1) Accept the project as complete and approve a final payment to PPC Service, Inc. in the amount of $15,936.61; and 2) Direct the Public Works Department to file a Notice of Completion.
4.G. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP, INC. FOR
THE CITYWIDE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (PMP)
— Recommended Action: 1) Approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) in the amount of $56,996 with Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. to update the City’s Pavement Management Program (PMP); 2) Appropriate $56,996 from the Undesignated Gas Tax Fund to the Pavement Management Program (PMP) account for this purpose; 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement; and, 4) Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the agreement.
4.H. LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) TO RENEW LAND USE
LICENSE FOR THE RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN WESTERN AVENUE AND BEACH BOULEVARD — Recommended Action: 1) Approve a five-year license agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE) for use of its right-of-way, east of Western Avenue to Beach Boulevard, in the amount of $215,704.17; 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.
4.I. APPROVE AGREEMENTS WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) FOR THE PROVISION OF
DISASTER SHELTER SERVICES AT THE BUENA PARK COMMUNITY CENTER AND EHLERS EVENT
CENTER IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY
— Recommended Action: 1) Approve an agreement with the American Red Cross (ARC) for a disaster shelter location at the Buena Park Community Center; 2) Approve an agreement with the American Red Cross (ARC) for two disaster shelter locations (Heritage Hall, Ruth Walp Hall) at the Ehlers Event Center; 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreements; and, 4) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreements.
4.J. AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MERCHANTS LANDSCAPING INC. FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPING SERVICES
— Recommended Action: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Merchants Landscaping Services, Inc. ("Merchants") for landscaping services from January 1, 2026, through March 31, 2026; 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 the City Clerk to execute the amendment.
4.K. APPROVE BUDGET APPROPRIATION TO REALLOCATE FUNDS TO EXPAND THE AIR QUALITY
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT RIDESHARE BENEFITS PROGRAM
— Recommended Action: 1) Approve a budget appropriation of $10,000 from AB 2766 Fund for employee rideshare program.
4.L. APPROVE BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FOR NON-PROFIT LEGAL AID
SERVICES
— Recommended Action: 1) Approve a budget appropriation of $50,000 from the General Fund for non-profit legal aid benefiting City residents.
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.A. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RJM DESIGN GROUP, INC. FOR THE
FRIENDSHIP PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATE Presented by Hysun Lee, Assistant Engineer
— Recommended Action: 1) Approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) in the amount of $316,920 with RJM Design Group, Inc. (RJM) for the Friendship Park Improvement Project Plans, Specifications, and Estimate; 2) Appropriate $316,920 from the Undesignated General Fund to the Friendship Park Improvement Project account for this purpose; 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary non-monetary changes to the agreement; and, 4) Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the agreement.
5.B. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BOA ARCHITECTURE FOR THE DESIGN SERVICES
OF THE PEAK PARK POOL BUILDING RENOVATIONS PROJECT
Presented by Jason Tran, Associate Engineer
— Recommended Action: 1) Approve a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) in the amount of $236,000 with BOA Architecture for design services for the Peak Park Pool Building Renovations 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.
5.C. REORGANIZATION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO ADD ONE LIMITED-
TERM, FULL-TIME COMMUNITY SERVICES COORDINATOR POSITION TO COORDINATE THE EXPANDED
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (ELOP)
Presented by Rebecca Valdez, Human Resources Manager
— Recommended Action: 1) Approve a Limited-Term, Full-Time Community Services Coordinator position; and 2) Approve a budget amendment in the amount of $141,000 from the undesignated general fund balance.
5.D. AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND POLICE CHIEF
FRANK NUNES
Presented by Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources — Recommended Action: 1) Approve amended and restated employment agreements between the City of Buena Park and Frank Nunes; and 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to sign the Police Chief agreements.
5.E. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.24.040 OF THE BUENA PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO TEMPORARY PARKING FOR THE LOADING / UNLOADING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Presented by Christopher G. Cardinale, City Attorney
— Recommended Action: 1) Adopt an Ordinance amending Title 10 of the Buena Park Municipal Code establishing parking of recreational vehicles, unattached trailers and oversized vehicles on city streets.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearings are held at 6:00 PM
6.A. ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 19 (ZONING) DIVISION 5 (COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL ZONES) OF THE BUENA PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
Presented by Ian McAleese, Senior Planner
— Recommended Action: 1) Adopt an Ordinance amending Title 19 (Zoning) Division 5 (Commercial and Industrial Zones) of the Buena Park Municipal Code (BPMC) regarding uses permitted and special requirements for certain uses within the commercial zones.
7. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS, CONFERENCE REPORTS AND CALENDAR
REQUESTS
7.A. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS, CONFERENCE REPORTS AND CALENDAR REQUESTS
8. RECESS
8.A. RECESS
9. STUDY SESSION
9.A. TOURISM MARKETING UPDATE AND ECONOMIC IMPACT SUMMARY Presented by Sara Copping, Visit Buena Park Director
9.B. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING METERED PARKING ON SECTIONS OF
STANTON AVENUE AND GRAND AVENUE
Presented by Norm Wray, Senior Engineering Technician
9.C. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING A LEGISLATIVE RECESS IN THE MONTH OF JULY Presented by Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager
10. CITY MANAGER REPORT
10.A. CITY MANAGER REPORT
11. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE UPDATES
11.A. COMMISSION & COMMITTEE UPDATES
12. 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: October 27, 2025