Agenda packet, regular meeting — Buena Park City Council, October 28, 2025 (part 3 of 3)

I NTRODUCT ION
This report presents Jones & Madhavan’s assessment and recommendations for renovation of the pool mechanical equipment. The purpose of the analysis is to assess the feasibility of renovating the aging equipment to increase useful life, ensure current code compliance, and address the City of Buena Park’s (City) operation and maintenance issues.

The aquatic facility was originally constructed in 1960 and includes a 50-meter swimming pool and bathhouse building with mechanical equipment rooms. The facility has been renovated several times including a chemical/storage room addition in 1978 and mechanical equipment and piping replacement in 2000.

Information for this analysis was gathered from on-site examination of the facility on March 19, 2025. City Staff provided information regarding equipment operation, maintenance, and repair history. As-built construction and renovation drawings were also reviewed.

The primary components of the aquatic facility include:

Swimming Pool – The pool is 164 feet long by 65 feet wide with depths ranging from

3.5 feet at each end to 12 feet in the center. The pool volume is 447,000 gallons and mechanical equipment is sized for a 6-hour turnover rate of 1,250 gallons per minute.

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The pool was renovated in 2024 to replace the plaster finish and concrete deck.

Equipment Room – The mechanical equipment room is located at the west end of the building with the chemical/storage room adjacent on the south. The surge chamber, pump pit, and backwash pit are inside the room. Equipment includes a 25 hp vertically mounted circulation pump with a variable frequency drive (VFD), highrate sand filter system with three horizontal tanks and 81 square foot filter area, two 1,530,000 BTU natural gas heaters, chemical controller, chemical feed pumps, and liquid chlorine and acid storage tanks.

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ANALYSIS
Pool mechanical system components were analyzed to establish their existing condition, estimate remaining useful life, and evaluate with respect to the facility’s long-term operation.

Applicable California Building and Health Codes relating swimming pool design standards and chemical storage requirements were also reviewed.

City operation and maintenance concerns include lack of adequate space for access to the pump and heaters in the crowded equipment room, access and safety issues related to chemical delivery to tanks through the storage room, and increased maintenance requirements for aging equipment, electrical controls, piping and valves. The City would like to incorporate a dual circulation pump system to eliminate pool closure problems that have occurred with pump breakdowns.

FILTER SYSTEM
Condition The Stark SS3-96 high-rate sand filter system is 25 years old and at the end of its useful life. Some diaphragm valves have been replaced and sand media was recently replaced after sand leaked into the pool through cracked gaskets on the internal piping. The influent pressure gauge is malfunctioning, the automatic backwash controller is not used and the procedure is manually controlled.

Options 1. Replace filters with a four tank 80 square foot high-rate sand system, which will increase available space behind the tanks by 24 inches.

The filter effluent piping should be routed around the pump pit to allow for overhead maintenance access.

Cost: Sand Filter System $176,000
Plumbing and Valves 19,000
Construction Total $195,000
Owners Contingency - 10% 19,500
Soft Cost - 25% (A&E, PC, T&I) 48,750
Budget Estimate $263,250

2. Replace filters with a regenerative media single tank filter system.

This option has the smallest footprint and will free up additional Peak Park Pool Equipment
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space in the room. These filters use perlite media and provide finer filtration down to 1 micron, compared to 10-15 microns for sand, improving water quality. The filter will also save water and only use 10% of that required for backwashing sand filters.

Cost: Regenerative Media Filter $222,500
Plumbing and Valves 32,500
Construction Total $255,000
Owners Contingency - 10% 25,500
Soft Cost - 25% (A&E, PC, T&I) 63,750
Budget Estimate $344,250

CIRCULATION SYSTEM
Condition The circulation pump has been serviced and maintained in working order since original installation. The filter effluent and backwash piping run above the pump making it difficult to remove for service. The pump’s VFD is intended to control the pump speed an maintain the required 1,250 gpm flow rate for energy savings, however the VFD has not been used in this capacity for several years.

Options 1. To achieve the City’s objective for a dual pump system, the pump pit should be enlarged and two 25 hp horizontally mounted pumps installed with necessary valves for isolation. Horizontal pumps are easier to service in place than vertical pumps. Also, plastic pumps designed for the commercial pool market are available and less susceptible to chemical corrosion. The VFD and flow sensor would be replaced and programmed to operate with the new equipment.

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With a proper pump and overhead piping layout, a davit crane can be installed adjacent to the pit to ease pump installation and removal. New ladders and guardrails would be installed with removable sections at the crane.

Cost: Pump Pit Modifications $31,000
Pumps and Strainer 46,000
Piping and Valves 34,000
Variable Frequency Drive 30,000
Davit Crane 6,000
Construction Total $147,000
Owners Contingency - 10% 14,700
Soft Cost - 25% (A&E, PC, T&I) 36,750
Budget Estimate $198,450

2. Same as Option 1 with alternate pit layout which provides additional space at floor level for pump removal.

HEATING SYSTEM
Condition The Raypak 1532B heaters appear to be about 10 years old and in reasonable condition. The heaters are horizontal style with 85% efficiency and don’t have the manufacturer’s minimum recommended 24 inch service clearance at each end. Some of Raypak’s latest heaters are vertical style with smaller footprints that will provide better service clearances.

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Options 1. Replace the heaters with 97% efficiency vertical heaters and install with the required manufacturer’s clearances. This type heater will reduce natural gas costs.

Cost: Heaters and Vents $183,000
Plumbing and Valves 10,000
Construction Total $193,000
Owners Contingency - 10% 19,300
Soft Cost - 25% (A&E, PC, T&I) 48,250
Budget Estimate $260,550

2. Replace the heaters with 96% efficiency vertical indirect heaters and install with the required manufacturer’s clearances. This type heater includes a secondary heat exchanger, so the chemically treated pool water never enters the heater. This will extend heater life and eliminate the common problem of heat exchanger corrosion.

Fiberglass grating would be installed at the backwash pit and end of the pump pit to provide the required service clearance.

Cost: Heaters and Vents $296,000
Plumbing and Valves 18,000
Grating 7,000
Construction Total $321,000
Owners Contingency - 10% 32,100
Soft Cost - 25% (A&E, PC, T&I) 80,250
Budget Estimate $433,350

3. A third option if cost is the priority, would be to replace the heaters with 83% efficiency vertical heaters which have the smallest footprint.

Cost: Heaters and Vents $138,000
Plumbing and Valves 7,000
Construction Total $145,000
Owners Contingency - 10% 14,500
Soft Cost - 25% (A&E, PC, T&I) 36,250
Budget Estimate $195,750
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CHEMICAL SYSTEM
Condition The Chemtrol PC3000 chemical controller appears to be less than 10 years old and in good condition. Chemical tank location inside the storage room causes access issues for delivery and exposes stored items to corrosion.

Chemical feed pumps are a combination of various aged diaphragm and peristaltic pumps, with two pumps behind each tank making access difficult.

The tanks and pumps could be reused, but because of their various ages and exposure to corrosion, the best long-term solution is replacement.

Options 1. Reuse existing chemical controller, and replace feed pumps and storage tanks. Separate acid and chlorine rooms would be constructed with doors to the exterior. Separate rooms will reduce the storage room area by 20 square feet, but will also free up space since clearances won’t be needed to access the tanks. A single properly sized feed pump at each tank would reduce cost and maintenance. The emergency eyewash and shower would be
relocated from the equipment room.

Cost: Chemical Pumps $4,000
Storage Tanks 24,000
Piping and Valves 6,000
Construction Total $34,000
Owners Contingency - 10% 3,400
Soft Cost - 25% (A&E, PC, T&I) 8,500
Budget Estimate $45,900
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2. Same as Option 1 and includes replacing the chemical controller to provide all new equipment for the mechanical system and ensure the longest useful life. A new controller could incorporate the latest technology like wireless remote monitoring.

Cost: Chemical Controller $24,000
Chemical Pumps $4,000
Storage Tanks 24,000
Piping and Valves 6,000
Construction Total $58,000
Owners Contingency - 10% 5,800
Soft Cost - 25% (A&E, PC, T&I) 14,500
Budget Estimate $78,300
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BUDGET SUMMARY
POOL EQUIPMENT – OPTION 1

1. Filtration System $195,000

2. Circulation System $147,000

3. Heating System $193,000

4. Chemical System $34,000
Construction Total $569,000
Owners Contingency - 10% 56,900
Soft Cost - 25% (A&E, PC, T&I) 142,250
Budget Estimate $768,150
POOL EQUIPMENT – OPTION 2

1. Filtration System $255,000

2. Circulation System $147,000

3. Heating System $321,000

4. Chemical System $58,000
Construction Total $781,000
Owners Contingency - 10% 78,100
Soft Cost - 25% (A&E, PC, T&I) 195,250
Budget Estimate $1,054,350
HEATERS – OPTION 3

1. Heating System $145,000
Construction Total $145,000
Owners Contingency - 10% 14,500
Soft Cost - 25% (A&E, PC, T&I) 36,250
Budget Estimate $195,750
Using this heater with Option 1 will reduce the Construction Cost by $48,000 and by $176,000 if used with Option 2.

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R ECO MMENDATIONS
If recommendations identified in the previous sections are addressed, the new pool mechanical system will address the City’s operational issues, comply with current code requirements, and have an increased lifespan. Each of the proposed equipment options is a viable choice with slightly different maintenance and operation requirements.

Equipment room plans and cut sheets for possible equipment options are included in the Appendix for reference.

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APPENDIX

66 FILTERS - COMMERCIAL

HORIZONAL SAND FILTRATION SYSTEMS
Ordering Information
STARK™ SS SERIES FILTERS
The Stark SS Series Filter Systems are designed with ease of installation, maintenance, and minimal floor space in mind. Vessels are side-by-side, with manway access on the ends and all piping above the vessel(s). All piping ships fully solvent-welded and preassembled to ensure fit. 100 psi vessel pressure rating. • All vessel models are NSF 50 certified from
5-20 gpm/sq.ft
• End-manways provide easy access for
service and maintenance
• Schedule 80 Face Piping is fully assembled
in our factory for ease of installation
• Stark valves and several control options
make backwashing simple
• Unparalleled tank construction and exterior
all-weather coating
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Area
Flow
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Flow
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The XTherm combines the proven capability of a finned cupronickel tube heat exchanger with a stainless steel condensing heat exchanger to maximize thermal efficiency (97-97.7%) and provide long-term reliability.

Raypak’s XTherm is built with commercial-grade components and materials. From our steel channel base to our stainless steel flue wrapper and condensing heat exchanger, you can tell the XTherm is built to last. It’s easy to handle and install, but still user-friendly to service.

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CPVC water
manifolds
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wiring terminal
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w/ system pump and
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PVC vent connection is factory standard. PVC
venting can save thousands in venting costs,
and is easier to handle and install.

The Most Durable Pool Heater Available
The Professional Indirect Pool Heater, utilizes Raypak’s ultra-high-efficiency XTherm boiler which drives a highly efficient indirect heat exchanger. The Professional Indirect is corrosion resistant and comes as a factory built skid system, so no set-up is required. It is easy to install and commission. The Professional Indirect provides high-efficiency heating with minimal maintenance, perfect for heavy commercial usage, such as competition pools.

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exchanger
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flexibility.

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MERV 8 combustion
air filter (not shown)
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Power supply
connection
Gas connection
Pressure relief valve
(PRV)
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7” color touchscreen
display
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wiring terminal
(not shown)
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on/off switch
ENGINEERED TO PERFORM.

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APPENDIX B
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Architecture Buena Park Peak Park Pool Building Page 34 Architecture Buena Park Peak Park Pool Building Page 35 COST OPTION #2
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October 28, 2025

NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 5C.

City Council Agenda Report

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)

PREPARED BY PRESENTED BY
Rebecca Valdez, Human Resources Manager Rebecca Valdez, Human Resources Manager

DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager/HR Director Aaron France, City 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.

PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL ACTION
None.

DISCUSSION
The Community Services Department is requesting to add one (1) Limited-Term, Full-time Community Services Coordinator position to effectively coordinate the growing Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), currently being implemented in partnership with both the Centralia and Savanna School Districts.

ELOP is a state funded program that provides critical before-school, after-school, intersession, and summer enrichment programs for students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. These programs are designed to support the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of students through engaging, hands-on learning experiences that complement but do not replicate the regular school curriculum. In alignment with legislative intent, ELOP programs are pupil-centered, results-driven, and developed in collaboration with local School Districts.

The Community Services Department has served as a committed ELOP partner with the Savanna School District for the past three years, providing sports and cultural arts programming at Holder Elementary School, the only school within the Savanna School District located in Buena Park.

Six months ago, the Centralia School District approached the City to facilitate several components of its ELOP offerings at five Buena Park-based schools within the district. In response, the Community Services Department began delivering enrichment programming in sports, culinary arts, dance, and cheer, meeting the School District’s need for high-quality, engaging out-of-school activities.

With ELOP programming now active across six school sites in two School Districts, the scope and complexity of coordination have significantly increased. A dedicated Community Services Coordinator is now essential to:

Provide direct oversight and ensure consistent program quality across all ELOP sites.

Coordinate staffing, scheduling, materials, and day-to-day operations.

Serve as the primary liaison between the City and both School Districts.

Ensure compliance with district and state requirements for expanded learning programs.

Track outcomes and program participation data for continuous improvement.

Support recruitment, onboarding, and supervision of part-time ELOP staff.

In addition, during summer months and school breaks when school is not in session, this position will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the City’s Summer Day Camp program and Citywide special events, ensuring seamless year-round programming that continues to meet the needs of Buena Park families.

Staff recommends adding this proposed Community Services Coordinator position at approximately $141,000 annually as a limited-term position based on current temporary funding sources. This position is being funded through the district contributions and program revenues. Continuation of the Limited-Term, Full-Time Community Services Coordinator position will depend on the future availability of these funds from the School Districts and ongoing program revenue.

BUDGET IMPACT
The full cost of one Limited-Term, Full-Time Community Services Coordinator at the top salary step, including benefits, is approximately $141,000 annually. To ensure this proposal is cost-neutral, staff seeks approval to structure a sustainable funding model as follows:

1. Currently, the Centralia and Savanna School Districts are paying a combined total of $75,766 to recover the Community Services Coordinator salary and benefits directly allocated to their respective ELOP programs.

2. Staff is proposing that the City Council consider implementing targeted fee increases in selected recreation programs, such as Swimming Lessons, Day Camp, Private Pool Rentals, Baseball, Soccer and Basketball Clinics, projected to generate $65,235 in additional revenue per fiscal year, to offset the cost of this position.

FUNDING SOURCE COST
Centralia School District $51,412
Savanna School District $24,353
General Fund $65,235
Total $141,000
New Revenue to Offset Costs $65,235
If Council approves, staff will return with a resolution to amend the fee schedule for adoption at a future meeting.

October 28, 2025

NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 5D.

City Council Agenda Report

AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND POLICE CHIEF

FRANK NUNES

PREPARED BY PRESENTED BY
Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager/Director of
Human Resources
Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager/Director of
Human Resources

DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager/HR Director Aaron France, City Manager

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.

PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL ACTION
None.

DISCUSSION
California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) provides pension and health benefits for more than 2 million California public employees. Retirement benefits are calculated based on years of service, age at retirement, and final compensation. CalPERS conducts periodic compensation compliance reviews to ensure compliance with reporting special compensation as defined by the California Public Employees’ Retirement Law (PERL).

On September 26, 2025, CalPERS conducted a compensation compliance review of the compensation reported by the City of Buena Park on behalf of Frank Nunes, Police Chief. The review identified compensation that did not comply with State law. On review and in consultation with CalPERS, staff determined that the existing language requires updating to ensure that it is consistent with the original intent and special compensation definitions in the PERL. Specifically, identifying a minimum number of years as a qualifying condition for reporting longevity and clarifying the eligibility criteria will ensure that this longevity compensation is reportable to CalPERS, as originally intended by the City and the Employee. CalPERS recommended the City to make several changes to the individual employment agreement to ensure Buena Park’s continued compliance.

To ensure longevity pay is reported correctly and is CalPERS-compliant, the language in an employment agreement must clearly define the compensation and its conditions. CalPERS has specific requirements to prevent misreporting, particularly regarding additional criteria beyond an employee's years of service.

The City currently provides longevity to employees and reports this value to CalPERS every pay period. CalPERS is recommending the City adopt the specific language contained herein.

Current Language:
(d) Incentive Pays. Employee shall be eligible for the following incentive pays:
a. Longevity Pay: Employee shall receive an additional three percent of base salary.

Proposed Language:
(d) Incentive Pays. Employee shall be eligible for the following incentive pays:
a. Longevity Pay: Employee with 20-24 years of City service shall receive an additional three percent of base salary.

The parties agree to replace the current Longevity pay provision, retroactive to June 2023, with the language outlined above and contained in the attached Agreements. The updated language will remedy CalPERS issues related to the current longevity premium in the employment agreement. The urgency of this item is to ensure the Police Chief's compensation is reported appropriately.

BUDGET IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact from replacing the language in the longevity incentive pay program. The proposed change is a clarifying measure to ensure that the program meets CalPERS special compensation standards and is consistent with the intent of the original program. There is no change in existing City practices and expenditures.

Attachments
police chief Nunes agreement 2023-25 (Amended and Restated 10.28.2025).pdf police chief Nunes agreement 2025-27 (Amended and Restated 10.28.2025).pdf 1 AMENDED AND RESTATED POLICE CHIEF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE CITY OF BUENA PARK AND FRANK NUNES
This Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (hereinafter referred to as “Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF BUENA PARK, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as “City”) and FRANK NUNES, an individual (hereinafter referred to as “Chief”). At times herein the City and Chief are jointly referred to as the “Parties.”

WITNESSETH
A. Recitals.
(i) It is the desire of the City Manager of City to retain Chief as its Police Chief of the Buena Park Police Department and to provide certain benefits and establish certain conditions of employment and set working conditions of the Chief.
(ii) Chief desires to retain employment as Police Chief of the Buena Park Police Department and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth hereinafter.
(iii) CalPERS issued a Compensation Compliance Review estimate and the City wishes to be in full compliance by adopting updated contract language. (iv) City and Chief wish to enter into this Amended and Restated Agreement that sets forth the rights and obligations of the Parties and that will supersede all prior negotiations, discussions, or agreements.

B. Agreement.
2 NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Commencing June 24, 2023, and until this Agreement is terminated by either party as described herein, City does hereby employ Chief as Police Chief for the Buena Park Police Department, and Chief does hereby agree to be employed as and to discharge the duties and obligations of that position in accordance with the related provisions of the Buena Park Municipal Code, all Ordinances and Resolutions of the City, and applicable provisions of state and federal law and regulations.

2. Chief shall devote his full energies, interest, abilities and productive time to the performance of this Agreement, and utilize his best efforts to promote City's interests.

Chief shall not engage in any activity, consulting service or enterprise, for compensation or otherwise, which is actually or potentially in conflict with or inimical to, or which materially interferes with Chief’s duties and responsibilities to City. Chief shall obtain prior authorization from the City Manager for any outside employment, consulting, teaching or enterprise.

3. In consideration thereof, City shall pay Chief a salary as reflected in the table below at the beginning of the pay period that includes the effective date. The salary may be prorated and paid on City’s normal paydays, subject to legally permissible or required withholding. Employee’s salary is compensation for all hours worked and for all services under this Agreement and includes consideration for the cost of living adjustment effective June 24, 2023, and June 22, 2024, for all employee associations. Chief shall be exempt from the overtime pay provisions of California law (if any) and federal law:
(a) Chief’s salary:
3 EFFECTIVE DATE BASE SALARY BASE SALARY
6/24/2023 $20,353 $244,233.60
6/22/2024 $21,370 $256,443.20
(b) Chief’s base salary shall be adjusted for cost of living adjustments (COLA) whenever it is granted to the City’s executive management unit. (c) In addition to the base salary as set forth above in this Agreement, Chief shall receive all fringe benefits provided under the Police Management Association Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), except as expressly modified in subsection (d) and (e) below. Chief shall be entitled to retirement health benefits at the same level as Police Management personnel hired before July 1, 1999.
(d) Incentive Pays. Employee shall be eligible for the following incentive pays:
a. Longevity Pay: Employee with 20-24 years of City service shall receive an additional three (3) percent of base salary adjustment. b. Educational Incentive: Master’s Degree - Employee shall receive an additional ten percent of base salary.
(e) City shall provide Chief with the Retiree Medical Account (RMA) as outlined in the Police Management Association MOU, except as follows:

2. Chief must have a minimum of 480 hours of sick time on the books at the time of retirement;
4 3. For the purpose of determining eligibility for participation in the RMA program, the number of unused accrued sick leave hours will be calculated in the following manner:

The City will convert sick leave balances over 480 hours to a RMA at the pay rate of $111.82. This rate is fixed and will not increase over time.

These monies can be used for medical-only premium amounts not covered by the City’s existing contribution to the retirement medical program.

4. The balance of sick leave hours will be converted on the following basis:
480 - 1000 hours - 60% of the value of all unused sick leave based on the fixed pay rate of $111.82 per
hour.
1000 - 1500 hours - 80% of the value of all unused sick leave based on the fixed pay rate of $111.82 per
hour.
1500 - 1750 hours - 100% of the value of all unused sick leave based on the fixed pay rate of $111.82 per
hour.

5. The RMA is not subject to bearing interest. No lump sum cash payouts will be offered on the remaining balance of unused sick leave.

6. The amount of unused sick leave placed into the RMA will be converted into cash based on the fixed pay rate of $111.82 per hour, and used to offset/defer costs associated with medical premium rates;

8. The City Manager reserves and retains the right to hear and make determinations regarding any disputes caused by this provision of the MOU. Any determinations made in hearing a dispute will be made on a 5 case by case basis, and will not be determined to be a past practice or official policy of the City.

9. Sick leave may continue to accrue without limit. However, the maximum Chief may bank upon retirement for the RMA is limited to 1,750 hours, as described above.
f) City shall provide Chief the use of a City-owned vehicle for personal and business use. City shall provide all maintenance, repairs, fuel, and insurance necessary for operation of said vehicle.
g) The Chief shall continue to pay the full nine percent (9%) cost of the CalPERS member contribution.
h) Chief shall take no more than ten (10) working days of vacation or leave at any given time without written approval by the City Manager. If the Chief requires more leave time than ten (10) working days, CHIEF shall provide City Manager with a minimum of 4 months prior notice.
i) Chief may not assign this Agreement in whole or in part. j) City may terminate this Agreement at any time without cause. Should City so terminate this Agreement it shall do so on thirty (30) days prior written notice to Chief and shall pay Chief a lump sum cash severance payment equal to four (4) months base salary.
k) If City terminates this Agreement (thereby terminating Employee’s Employment) with cause, Employee shall not be entitled to any severance. As used in this agreement, cause shall mean any of the following:
(a) Conviction of a felony;
6 (b) Conviction of a misdemeanor arising out of Employee’s duties under this Agreement and involving a willful or intentional violation of law;
(c) Willful abandonment of duties;
(d) A pattern of repeated, willful and intentional failure to carry out materially significant and legally constituted policy decisions of the City Council made by the City Council as a body or persistent and willful violation of properly established rules and procedures; and
(e) Any other action or inaction by Employee that materially and substantially impedes or disrupts the performance of City or its organizational units, or is detrimental to employee safety or public safety.
l) In the event Chief voluntarily resigns his position with City, Chief shall give to City sixty (60) days written notice in advance, unless the parties agree otherwise.

Nothing in this Agreement, however, shall prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with the right of Chief to resign at any time from his position with City subject only to this provision. m) City shall defend, hold harmless and indemnify Chief against any tort, professional liability claim or demand, or other legal action, whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the performance of the Chief’s duties and will compromise and settle any such claim or suit and pay the amount of any settlement or judgment rendered there from to the extent specified in the California Government Code.
7 n) No amendments to this Agreement may be made except by a writing signed and dated by City and Chief.
o) If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable with respect to particular circumstances, it shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect in all other circumstances. p) Chief acknowledges that he has had the opportunity and has conducted an independent review of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and entered into this Agreement as of the dates set forth below opposite the name of each such party.

CITY OF BUENA PARK
Date: _____________ By: ____________________________
Aaron France, City Manager

POLICE CHIEF
Date: ______________ By: ____________________________
Frank Nunes, Police Chief
ATTEST:
8 __________________________ (Seal)
Adria M. Jimenez, City Clerk
1 AMENDED AND RESTATED POLICE CHIEF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

B. Agreement.
2 NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Commencing July 5, 2025, and until this Agreement is terminated by either party as described herein, City does hereby employ Chief as Police Chief for the Buena Park Police Department, and Chief does hereby agree to be employed as and to discharge the duties and obligations of that position in accordance with the related provisions of the Buena Park Municipal Code, all Ordinances and Resolutions of the City, and applicable provisions of state and federal law and regulations.

2. Chief shall devote his full energies, interest, abilities and productive time to the performance of this Agreement, and utilize his best efforts to promote City's interests.

BASE SALARY
(Annually)
7/5/2025 $23,112 $277,347.20
7/4/2026 $24,267 $291,200.00
(b) Chief’s base salary shall be adjusted for cost of living adjustments (COLA) whenever it is granted to the City’s executive management unit. (c) In addition to the base salary as set forth above in this Agreement, Chief shall receive all fringe benefits provided under the Police Management Association Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), except as expressly modified in subsection (d) and (e) below. Chief shall be entitled to retirement health benefits at the same level as Police Management personnel hired before July 1, 1999.
(d) Incentive Pays. Employee shall be eligible for the following incentive pays:
a. Longevity Pay: Employee with 20-24 years of City service shall receive an additional three (3) percent of base salary adjustment. b. Educational Incentive: Master’s Degree - Employee shall receive an additional ten percent of base salary.
(e) City shall provide Chief with the Retiree Medical Account (RMA) as outlined in the Police Management Association MOU, except as follows:

1. Chief may bank accrued sick leave upon Retirement (Service or Disability Retirement) from City service into an RMA to defer out of pocket expenses for medical premium payments under the City’s group insurance program. 4 2. Chief must have a minimum of 480 hours of sick time on the books at the time of retirement;

3. For the purpose of determining eligibility for participation in the RMA program, the number of unused accrued sick leave hours will be calculated in the following manner:

The City will convert sick leave balances over 480 hours to a RMA at the employee’s base hourly rate at retirement. This rate is fixed and will not increase over time. These monies can be used for medical-only premium amounts not covered by the City’s existing contribution to the retirement medical program.

4. The balance of sick leave hours will be converted on the following basis:
480 - 1000 hours - 60% of the value of all unused sick leave based on the employee’s base rate at
retirement.
1000 - 1500 hours - 80% of the value of all unused sick leave based on the employee’s base rate at
retirement.
1500 - 1750 hours - 100% of the value of all unused sick leave based on the employee’s base rate at
retirement.

5. The RMA is not subject to bearing interest. No lump sum cash payouts will be offered on the remaining balance of unused sick leave.

6. The amount of unused sick leave placed into the RMA will be converted into cash at the employee’s base rate at the time of retirement, and used to offset/defer costs associated with medical premium rates;

7. In the event the RMA has funds remaining at the time a retired employee dies, the spouse will continue to receive the benefit, in accordance with and under the terms of this program, until his/her death or until no funds remain.
5 8. The City Manager reserves and retains the right to hear and make determinations regarding any disputes caused by this provision of the MOU. Any determinations made in hearing a dispute will be made on a case by case basis, and will not be determined to be a past practice or official policy of the City.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and entered into this Agreement as of the dates set forth below opposite the name of each such party.

CITY OF BUENA PARK
Date: _____________ By: ____________________________
Aaron France, City Manager

POLICE CHIEF
Date: ______________ By: ____________________________
Frank E. Nunes, Police Chief
ATTEST:
8 __________________________ (Seal)
Adria M. Jimenez, City Clerk
October 28, 2025

NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 5E.

City Council Agenda Report
ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.24.040 OF THE BUENA PARK MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO

TEMPORARY PARKING FOR THE LOADING / UNLOADING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

PREPARED BY PRESENTED BY
Christopher G. Cardinale, City Attorney Christopher G. Cardinale, City Attorney

DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
Matt Foulkes, Director of Community & Economic
Development Aaron France, City Manager

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.

PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL ACTION
On April 3, 2007, and June 12, 2007, the City Council held Study Sessions to discuss Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parking on City streets in response to concerns brought forward by residents. The City Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance, and during its meeting on July 10, 2007, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1502 adding Section 10.24.040 to the Buena Park Municipal Code.

More recently, residents have expressed renewed concerns about RV parking on public streets in residential areas.

Following staff's investigation, the issues appear to stem from the misuse of temporary parking privileges for the loading / unloading of RVs. This matter was reviewed by the Traffic and Transportation Commission at its meeting of August 7, 2025. The Commission provided comments and recommended the City Council amend the Municipal Code to address the issue.

DISCUSSION
Chapter 10.24 of the Buena Park Municipal Code regulates the stopping and parking of vehicles on City streets and roadways. Section 10.24.040 prohibits the parking of recreational vehicles, unattached trailers, and similar oversized vehicles on City streets with two limited exceptions, including: a recreational vehicle, unattached trailer, or oversized vehicle may park on the street immediately in front of the owner's residence for not more than two days for purposes of loading / unloading in anticipation of travel, so long as the vehicle owner is first issued a permit by the Buena Park Police Department.

Specifically, Section 10.24.040(A) states:

No person shall park and leave standing on any public street, any public or dedicated alley or any other public property a recreational vehicle, unattached trailer or oversized vehicle except as follows:

For up to two consecutive days while parked immediately in front of the residence of the owner or lessee of the recreational vehicle or unattached trailer for the purpose of loading, unloading or other related activity incidental to preparing the recreational vehicle or unattached trailer for travel or returning from travel under the following conditions:
a. The owner or lessee first informs the Buena Park police department before parking the recreational vehicle or unattached trailer;
b. The owner or lessee posts a clearly visible notice in the front window of the recreational vehicle or side of the unattached trailer displaying the log number provided by the Buena Park police department and the expiration date of the authorized loading and unloading.

The clear intent of this section is to allow temporary parking of recreational vehicles on City streets for loading / unloading purposes, but unfortunately the lack of a "cap" or limit on the number of temporary permits has created problems. Some community members have repeatedly asked to extend or obtain successive parking passes, resulting in recreational vehicles being parked in residential neighborhoods for an extended period of time. In one instance, fifteen consecutive two-day parking passes were issued, resulting in the vehicle located on the public street for an entire month. These circumstances have generated complaints from neighbors and community members located in residential areas, and the existing code language makes administration challenging for staff.

To address this concern, staff and the Traffic and Transportation Commission recommend Section 10.24.040 be amended to limit the number of two-day parking passes that may be issued to two per 30-day period, with at least one day between the effective dates of the permit. The proposed code amendment would allow the police department to make exceptions in unique or special circumstances. Staff believes this clarified language will curb misuse of the temporary parking privilege. A draft code amendment is attached for the City Council's consideration making this and related clean up revisions to Section 10.24.040.

BUDGET IMPACT
There is no budget impact associated with this item.

Attachments
Ord re Recreational Vehicle Parking_Agenda Draft.pdf
ORDINANCE NO. _______

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA
PARK, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 10.24.040 (PARKING

OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, UNATTACHED TRAILERS AND

OVERSIZED VEHICLES ON CITY STREETS PROHIBITED) OF
CHAPTER 10.24 (STOPPING, STANDING, AND PARKING

PURPOSES AND LOCATIONS) OF THE BUENA PARK MUNICIPAL

CODE RELATING TO EXCEPTIONS FOR TEMPORARY PARKING

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Section 10.24.040 (Parking of recreational vehicles, unattached trailers and oversized vehicles on city streets prohibited) of Chapter 10.24 (STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING PURPOSES AND LOCATIONS) of Title 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) of the Buena Park Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (new text underlined and deleted text stricken):
§ 10.24.040. Parking of recreational vehicles, unattached trailers and oversized vehicles on city streets prohibited.

A. No person shall park and leave standing on any public street, any public or dedicated alley or any other public property a recreational vehicle, unattached trailer or oversized vehicle except as follows:

1. For up to not more than two consecutive days while parked immediately in front of the residence of the owner or lessee of the recreational vehicle or unattached trailer for the purpose of loading, unloading or other related activity incidental to preparing the recreational vehicle or unattached trailer for travel or returning from travel, and subject to compliance with under the following conditions:
a. The owner or lessee first informs applies for and is issued a temporary loading/unloading permit by the Buena Park police department before parking the recreational vehicle or unattached trailer; and
b. The owner or lessee posts the temporary loading/unloading permit issued by the Buena Park police department in a clearly visible notice and unobstructed location in the front window of the recreational vehicle or side of the unattached trailer displaying the log permit number provided by the Buena Park police department and the start and expiration dates of the authorized loading and unloading permit.
c. Temporary loading/unloading permits shall only be valid for two consecutive days. Absent unique or special circumstances, as determined in the reasonable discretion of the Buena Park police department, no more than two temporary loading/unloading permits shall be issued for the same person, vehicle or trailer within any thirty-day (30) period, and there shall be at least one day between the expiration date of the first permit and the effective date of the second permit.

2. Upon first obtaining and while in compliance with a permit issued by the Buena Park police department, a person may park a recreational vehicle immediately in front of a residence being visited by the owner or lessee of the recreational vehicle for a period not to exceed seven consecutive days and under the following conditions:
a. No more than six such permits will be issued annually for any single address. b. A permit issued under this subsection shall be prominently displayed in the front window of the recreational vehicle to which it applies. c. Any person issued a permit under this subsection who is convicted, pleads guilty or pleads no contest to a violation of this subsection, shall not apply or be issued a permit for six months from the date of the conviction, guilty plea or plea of no contest is entered with the court or a police department designated traffic hearing officer.
d. Any person applying for a permit under this subsection shall pay a fee set by resolution of the city to recover the costs of processing the permit. e. Any person who intentionally submits false information in order to obtain a permit under this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

B. For purposes of this section camping trailer, motor home, oversized vehicle, recreational vehicle, slide-in camper, temporary recreational vehicle and trailer shall have the following meanings:
"Camping trailer" shall mean a vehicular portable unit designed for human habitation mounted on wheels and constructed with collapsible partial sidewalls which fold and unfold and which is towed by another vehicle. "Motor home" shall mean a vehicular unit designed for human habitation built on or permanently attached to a self-propelled motor vehicle chassis, chassis cab or van, which becomes an integral part of the completed vehicle. "Oversized vehicle" shall mean any vehicle or combination of vehicles that exceeds twenty-two feet in length or eighty-four inches in width. "Recreational vehicle" shall mean a camping trailer, motor home, slide-in camper, temporary recreational vehicle or trailer.
"Slide-in camper" shall mean a portable unit, consisting of a roof, and sides, designed to be loaded onto and unloaded from the bed of a pickup truck. "Temporary recreational vehicle" shall mean any motor vehicle altered and equipped for sleeping or human habitation.
"Trailer" shall mean a portable unit, mounted on wheels, of such a size and weight as not to require special highway movement permits when drawn by a motor vehicle.

C. This section shall not apply to any large commercial vehicle, as defined in subsection B of Section 10.36.040 of the Buena Park Municipal Code when parked as authorized in subsection D of Section 10.36.040 of the Buena Park Municipal Code.

D. Neither this section nor any permit or authorization issued pursuant to subsection A of this section shall authorize any person to park any oversized vehicle, recreational vehicle, or unattached trailer in violation of any other provision of the California Vehicle Code or the Buena Park Municipal Code.

E. This section shall not apply until signs giving adequate notice thereof have been placed at all entrances of the city.

SECTION 2. CEQA. This ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, as it is not a “project” and has no potential to result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment. (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15378(a).) Further, the ordinance is exempt from CEQA because there is no possibility that the ordinance or its implementation would have a significant negative effect on the environment. (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3).) The City Clerk may cause a Notice of Exemption to be filed as authorized by CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines.

SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. The City Council declares that, should any provision, section; paragraph, sentence or word of this ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences, and words of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its passage and adoption pursuant to California Government Code section 36937.

SECTION 5. CERTIFICATION. The City Clerk of the City of Buena Park shall certify to the passage of the ordinance and shall cause the same to be posted in the manner required by law.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this ______ day of _______ 2025, by the following called vote:

AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
I, Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Buena Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was introduced and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Buena Park held on the ______ day of _______, 2025 _________________________________
City Clerk
October 28, 2025

PUBLIC HEARING
Item No. 6A.

City Council Agenda Report
ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF TITLE 19 (ZONING) DIVISION 5 (COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL

ZONES) OF THE BUENA PARK MUNICIPAL CODE

PREPARED BY PRESENTED BY
Ian McAleese, Senior Planner Ian McAleese, Senior Planner

DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
Matt Foulkes, Director of Community & Economic
Development Aaron France, City Manager

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.

PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL ACTION
In 1998, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1382 to create the CR (Regional Commercial) Zone along with the establishment of permitted uses. The CR zoning classification is only applied to parcels in and around the Buena Park Downtown, including the shopping center on the north side of La Palma Avenue.

Between 2000 and 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance Nos. 1405, 1437, and 1701 to allow supermarkets (north side of La Palma Avenue), veterinary clinics, medical/dental clinics and tobacco shops to the list of uses permitted within Section 19.512.010 (Uses Permitted).

DISCUSSION
Zone Text Amendment
Section 19.504.010 (Purpose and General Plan Consistency) outlines the purpose of Division 5 which is to implement the General Plan goals and objectives that relate to commercial and industrial land uses that will provide for the establishment of a wide range of employment and economic opportunities within the community, provide for appropriate facilities to serve the needs of the residents and visitors of the community, and enhance the visual, economic, and environmental character of the community. Since the last update to the permitted uses table for the CR zone, Staff has received multiple inquiries from property and business owners proposing uses that are currently not permitted within CR zoned properties. As a result, property owners have had difficulty leasing properties within the CR zone based on required processing times, as well as uncertainty regarding acceptability of the businesses requiring a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) or not permitted at all. Over the past twenty-five years, malls have shifted from exclusively offering a gathering of brick-and-mortar retail establishments to offering a mix of food and entertainment-type uses that draw customers for a mix of experiences, rather than exclusively a shopping experience. Adding new uses to the CR zone will help Buena Park Downtown attract more diverse and unique businesses to serve the needs of residents and visitors of the community. The proposed text amendment to BPMC Table 19.512.010, will add or amend the following uses within the CR zone:

Automatically permitted “P” uses:

Indoor only:

Batting cages
Screen golf driving range
Simulated sports activities
Axe throwing
Virtual Reality activities
Miniature golf
Pickleball
Outdoor fixed kiosk
Printing
Small animal grooming
Music studio, recording studio
Skating rink
Skateboard park
Game machine arcade
Bowling alley
Conditionally Permitted Uses “C”:

Batting cages (outdoor)
Banquet caterer
Outdoor fixed kiosks within the CR zone will require review and approval through an Interdepartmental Review (IDR) application and banquet caterer/hall will require approval through a conditional use permit. This entitlement/review process will allow city staff to evaluate the potential impacts and create appropriate conditions of approval for these types of uses.

In addition to the above-listed uses in the CR zone, several other uses will be included in the update to the permitted use table for properties located within the CG (Commercial General) zone including changes to Section

19.552.040 (Gaming Machine Arcades) of the BPMC as it relates to location and use approval. Specifically, the BPMC definition of Amusement Device is being amended to include capsule machines, karaoke booths and photo booths and the CR zone is exempted from restrictions on the number of amusement devices or game machine arcades allowed or separation requirements from other sensitive uses (schools, bar/lounge, residential zone, adult business).

On September 24, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider Text Amendment No. C-25-2.

Following a presentation by staff and public comment, the Planning Commission voted 4-0-1 (Schoales absent) to recommend that the City Council approve the text amendment as proposed by staff.

Environmental Assessment
The Zoning Text Amendment is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), which provides that a project is exempt as CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and does not apply where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of a significant effect. The proposed text amendment will allow for the establishment and operation of certain uses within CR zoned properties subject to specified operational standards to ensure there are no impacts on the environment.

The added or amended uses are permitted in other zones within the City or are substantially similar to other permitted uses.

Public Hearing Notification
A Notice of the Public Hearing was posted at the Buena Park City Hall, the Buena Park Library, and Ehlers Event Center on October 16, 2025. Notice of the public hearing was also published in the Buena Park Independent on October 17, 2025, as required by law. As of the publication date of this report, the City has not received any inquiries or comments regarding the proposed action.

BUDGET IMPACT
There is no budget impact associated with this action.

Attachments
Proposed City Council Ordinance for Text Amendment No. C-25-2.pdf Planning Commission Resolution No. 6392.pdf
ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BUENA PARK, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DIVISION 5
(COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES) OF TITLE 19
(ZONING) OF THE BUENA PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
A. RECITALS.
(i) The City of Buena Park (“City”) is a California charter city with plenary authority over all “municipal affairs” and the broad “police powers” vested by California’s Constitution, pursuant to which it may make and enforce laws necessary to protect and preserve the health, safety, and welfare of residents’ subject only to enactments by the California Legislature on matters of “statewide concern.”
(ii) Consistent with such authority, the City enacted the Buena Park Municipal Code (BPMC) and Buena Park Zoning Code (Title 19 of the BMPC, hereinafter “BPZC”) to, among other things, regulate the location and nature of land uses in the City. (iii) On September 24, 2025, the Planning Commission of the City of Buena Park, held a duly noticed public hearing to consider a recommendation to the City Council to approve Zoning Text Amendment No. C-25-2 and recommended that the City Council approve the Text Amendment.
(iv) On October 28, 2025, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider Text Amendment No. C-25-2.
(v) This Ordinance is a text change to the BPZC and has been processed and considered in accordance with the provisions of BPMC Section 19.124.010 (Text Change), as well as applicable provisions of California law, and all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

B. ORDINANCE.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this Ordinance are true and correct, and incorporated into this Ordinance as substantive findings.

SECTION 2. Table 19.512.010 of the Buena Park Municipal Code, titled “Uses PermittedCommercial and Industrial Zones,” is hereby amended to read as follows (new text reflected in underline and deleted text in strikethrough):

Symbol Meaning
P Automatically permitted use.

I Incidental use—use permitted only if incidental to another primary use on the same site. If incidental to a use authorized by conditional use permit, such incidental use is permitted only if included within the terms of the conditional use permit.

DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO. _______

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Symbol Meaning
C Conditional use—use eligible for consideration under the conditional use procedure (Section 19.128.020) and permitted only if a conditional use permit is approved, subject to the specific conditions of such permit.

Ci Incidental conditional use—use eligible for consideration under the conditional use procedure only if incidental to another primary use of the site, whether such primary use is automatically permitted or permitted by conditional use permit.

Pc Automatically permitted use, except such use is subject to a conditional use permit when located within three hundred thirty feet of a residential zone.

Pc* Automatically permitted use, except such use is subject to a conditional use permit when located within six hundred feet of a residential zone.

IC Incidental or conditional use—automatically permitted as an incidental use, when the primary use is automatically permitted, or eligible for consideration as a primary use under the conditional use procedure.

Table 19.512.010
USES PERMITTED—COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Uses
Commercial
Zones Industrial Zones

CO CS CG CR CM MR ML MH
Residential Uses
Group Quarters:
• Convent, rectory, dormitory, fraternity or sorority
house, etc.

Ci Ci Ci
Transient Quarters: (See Commercial Uses— Tourist
Services.)
Public Service Uses
Community Day Care:
• Child day care center. C P P C I I I I
• Adult day care center. P P P I I I I
Health Facilities:
• Long-term care (intermediate care or skilled nursing). C C C • Hospital, alcoholic institution. C C C
• Medical or dental laboratory. I P P P P
• Medical or dental clinic. (17) P P P P P P
• Industrial clinic. P P P P
• Pharmacy. P P P P I I I I
• Optician. P P P P
Public Assembly: (See also Recreation.)
• Church. (1) C C C
• Emergency shelter, up to 30 occupants. (19) P P P P
DRAFT
ORDINANCE NO. _______

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Table 19.512.010
USES PERMITTED—COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Uses
Commercial
Zones Industrial Zones

CO CS CG CR CM MR ML MH
• Emergency shelter, more than 30 occupants. (19) C C C C • Club, lodge, meeting hall, community center (largest
meeting room limited to 150 seats or 1000 sq. ft.) (1)
C P P
• Exhibit hall (no swap meets). C P P C
• Auditorium. (1) C C C
• Theater, indoor. C C C
• Theater, open air. C C
• Theater, drive-in. C
Education:
• Educational institution. C C P
• Library, reading room. P P P
• Museum. C P P P
• Tutoring. C C C C
• Business college, vocational school (no industrial
machinery or equipment), physical training school.

C C C C C
• Trade school. C C C
Recreation: (See also Commercial Uses—Commercial
Recreation.)
• Public park, public playground, public recreational
area, public landscaped open space, public-owned
historical site or feature.

P P P P P P P
• Recreation area (play area, swimming pool,
racquetball courts, etc.), as an accessory use (public
or private use, indoor or outdoor) to a permitted
commercial or industrial use.

C C C C C C C C
• Private recreation facility. C C
• Community recreation center. P P
• Golf driving range. C
• Indoor screen golf driving range. P P
• Miniature golf. C
• Miniature golf, indoor only. P P
• Indoor simulated sports activities. P P
• Theme recreational park. C C
• Tennis courts or club, indoor only. P P
• With outdoor courts. C C
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Uses
Commercial
Zones Industrial Zones

CO CS CG CR CM MR ML MH
• Racquetball, handball, pickleball, swimming, gym,
athletic club, indoor only.

P P P
• With outdoor area. C C
Natural Resource Development:
• Exploration and development. C C C C C C C
Utilities and Communications: (13)
• Telephone central office, relay station. C C C C C C C • Flood control channel and facilities, utility corridor. P P P P P P P P • Other public utility facilities or structures, including electrical substations, and cellular telephone facilities.

C C C C C C C C
• Radio, television, microwave transmitters. C C C C C C C C • Aviation navigational aids. C C C C C C C C
Transportation:
• Parking lot. P P P P P P P P
• Parking structure. P P P P P P P P
• Passenger station. C C C C C
Other Public Services and Facilities:
• Non-City-owned public facilities. C C C C C C C C
Commercial Uses
• Any permitted commercial use with drive-in, drivethrough, or walk-up window service. (Special requirements apply. See Section 19.552.070.)
C C C C(14) C C C C
• Any commercial use with adult entertainment.
(Special requirements apply. See Section 19.552.090.)
Offices: (2)
• Bank, financial institution. P P P P P P P P
• Business, administrative, professional. P P P P P P I I Studios, etc.:
• Martial arts, dance or drama studio, art or music
conservatory.

P P P P
• Music studio, recording studio. C C C CP C C C
• Radio, television studio. P P P C C C
• Art studio, art gallery, interior decorating, costume design, arts and crafts, photography studio.

P P P P
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USES PERMITTED—COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Uses
Commercial
Zones Industrial Zones

CO CS CG CR CM MR ML MH
• Sale of art or publications related to permitted use. I I I I Schools: (See Public Service Uses—Education.)
Personal Services:
• Barber shop, beauty salon. P P P P
• Shoe repair, tailor, dressmaker, laundromat (single
batch machines only), dry cleaning (coin-operated
only).

P P P
• Shoe shine kiosk. P P
• Automated banking service kiosk. P P
• Retail dry cleaning. (3) P P P
• Health spa or salon. P P P
• Massage establishment. (20) C C
• Tanning salon. IC IC IC IC
• Fortunetelling (see Chapter 5.32 for definition). P P Tourist Services: (See also Public Service Uses—
Public Assembly, and also the Entertainment Corridor
Specific Plan document.)
• Travel and ticket agency. P P P P
• Hotel, motel, motor hotel. (12) C
Commercial Recreation: (See also Public Service
Use—Recreation, and also the Entertainment Corridor
Specific Plan document.)
• Entertainment (see Chapter 5.24 for definition). C C C • Skating rink. C C CP
• Skateboard park. C CP
• Dancehall or other establishment with public dancing. C C • Game machine arcade. (4) C C CP
• Batting cages. C C
• Batting cages, indoor only. P P
• Axe throwing. C P
• Billiard parlor, poolroom. C C C
• Bowling alley. C C CP
• Virtual Reality activities. P P
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USES PERMITTED—COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Uses
Commercial
Zones Industrial Zones

CO CS CG CR CM MR ML MH
Retail Sales: (See also Food Sales and Service,
Vehicle Sales and Rentals, Vehicle-Related Sales with
Related Service and Repair, and Other Sales and
Service.) (All sales to be indoor only, unless indicated otherwise.)
• Furniture, carpets. P P P P
• Household appliances, electrical appliances, radios,
television sets, computer equipment.

P P P P
• Department store, variety store, dry goods and
notions.

P P P
• Apparel—clothing, millinery, shoes, etc. P P P
• Jewelry, cameras and supplies, luggage, sporting
goods, toys.

P P P
• Hobby shop. P P P
• Drugstore. P P P
• Tobacco shop. (21) I P P P
• Pet shop and supplies. P P P
• Key shop kiosk. P P
• Gifts, souvenirs. P P P
• Flower shop. P P P P
• Flower kiosk. P P
• Stationery and office supply P P P P
• Books, newsstand. I P P P
• Video sales, rental. P P P
• Video kiosk. C P
• Outdoor fixed kiosk. (22) P
• Antiques. P P P P
• Thrift shop, secondhand goods, pawnshop. C
• Auction house. C
• Volume discount/warehouse store. C C C C C C
• Hardware, paint. P P P P
• Building materials, plumbing supplies. Pc Pc Pc Pc
• With outdoor display area. C C C C
• Garden and patio furniture and equipment. P P P P
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Uses
Commercial
Zones Industrial Zones

CO CS CG CR CM MR ML MH
• With outdoor display area. C C C C
• Plant nursery, with outdoor display. Pc Pc Pc Pc Pc
• Pottery, ceramics. P P P
• With outdoor display area. C C C
• Deep discount/product liquidation. P P
• With outdoor display area. C C
• Swapmeet—Indoor/Outdoor. (18) C
Food Sales and Service:
• Restaurant, with no entertainment, no liquor, no
drive-in, no drive-through, no walk-up service window.

P P P P P P P P
• With entertainment. (See Chapter 5.24 for definition.) C C C C C C C C • With on-sale liquor. (5) C C C C C C C C
• With drive-in, drive-through, or walk-up service
window. (See also Section 19.552.070.)
C C C C(14) C C C C
• Cocktail lounge, bar. Ci Ci Ci
• Liquor, off-sale. C C Ci
• Supermarket, grocery, fruits and vegetables, dairy
products, meat.

C C C(16)
• Deli. Ci P P P P
• Confectionery, ice cream, bakery (baking for onpremises sales only).P P P • Banquet caterer / hall. C C C C
• Catering truck terminal (including commissary and
kitchens).

C C
Vehicle Sales and Rentals: (See also Other
Services—Equipment Rental.)
• Automobile rental agency. C P P
• Vehicle sales, leasing and rental agency (office use
only).

P
• New and used sales/lease of autos, motorcycles, or
trucks not exceeding 3 tons gross vehicle weight
unladen, and trailers up to 2 ton carrying capacity.

Pc Pc
• New and used sales/lease of trucks exceeding 3 tons
gross vehicle weight unladen, and trailers over 2 tons
carrying capacity.

C Pc Pc
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Uses
Commercial
Zones Industrial Zones

CO CS CG CR CM MR ML MH
Vehicle-Related Sales with Related Service and
Repair: (Any installation shall be conducted within a
building.)
• Retail sales of auto parts or accessories, not
including tires.

Pc Pc Pc Pc
• Wholesale of auto parts or accessories, not including tires.

Pc Pc Pc
• Auto window tinting. C C Pc
• Machining or repair of auto parts or accessories, not including tires.

C C C C
• Tires, retail sales and/or installation for vehicles not exceeding 3 tons gross vehicle weight unladen.

C C Ci C
• Tires, retail sales and/or installation for vehicles
exceeding 3 tons gross vehicle weight unladen.

C C C
• Tires, wholesale and/or installation. Pc Pc
Other Sales and Service:
• Bicycle sales, rental, or repair. P P P P
• Boat accessories, sales with no installation. P P P P • Boat sales, up to 28 ft. hull length. Pc Pc Pc
• Boat repair and/or service, up to 28 ft. hull length. (All work shall be conducted within a building.)

C C C C
Vehicle Repair, Service: (All work shall be conducted
within a building.)
• Light repair and/or service of vehicles not exceeding 3 tons gross vehicle weight unladen.
(Work shall not include engine valves repair or
replacement, engine overhaul or replacement,
transmission repair or replacement, radiator repair or
replacement, muffler repair or replacement, body and
fender work, detailing, painting or upholstery.)
C C Ci(15) C Pc
• Heavy repair and/or service of vehicles not
exceeding 3 tons gross vehicle weight unladen.

C C Pc
• Repair and/or service of vehicles exceeding 3 tons
gross vehicle weight unladen or trailers over 2 ton
capacity.

C C C
• Repair and/or service of motorcycles only in
conjunction with sales of new and used motorcycles.

C C
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USES PERMITTED—COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Uses
Commercial
Zones Industrial Zones

CO CS CG CR CM MR ML MH
Vehicle Service:
• Mechanical carwash. (6) C C C
• Automobile service station. (7) C C C C C
• Quick tune-up/oil change/lube shop. C C C C C C
Printing Services:
• Instant printing, copying, addressographing,
mimeographing, photostating, blueprinting.

P P P P P P P
• Photoengraving, offset printing. Pc Pc Pc
• Printing. P Pc Pc Pc
• Photo film drop-off/pick-up kiosk. P P
• Retail photo film and print processing. P P P
• Photo film and print processing plant. Pc Pc Pc
• Custom furniture upholstery and reupholstery. P P P
• Picture framing and glazing. P P P P
• Watch repair, camera repair, radio, stereo, television, personal computers, other small appliance repair.

P P P P
• Locksmith. P P P P
• Repair of lawnmowers, larger electrical appliances,
precision instruments, nonpneumatic tools (all work to
be indoors).

Pc Pc
• Repair of pneumatic tools. C C
• Rental of light equipment (up to single unit trucks). C Pc • Rental of heavy equipment (semi-tractors, cranes,
etc.).

C C C
• Small animal grooming (no boarding). P P P P
• Small animal hospital. C Pc Pc
• Veterinary clinic. C C I Pc Pc
• Kennel. C
• Taxidermy. P P
• Mortuary. C
Industrial Uses
Research, Development and Testing:
• Research and development institution or laboratory
(no manufacturing), testing laboratory.

C C C C Pc Pc
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Uses
Commercial
Zones Industrial Zones

CO CS CG CR CM MR ML MH
Storage:
• Mini-storage space rental for public self-storage. Pc Pc • Outdoor storage space rental for boats and vehicles C C C • Off-site inventory storage for auto dealerships. C C C • Above-grade fuel tank storage with 500 gallon and
greater capacity. (8)
Ci Ci Ci Ci Ci Ci CI
• Below-grade fuel tanks and abovegrade fuel tanks
with less than 500 gallon capacity. (8)

P P P P P P P
• Transit or transportation equipment storage (no truck or railroad freight yard).

Pc Pc
• Freight yard or terminal truck, railroad. C
• Warehouse, distribution center, storage building. Pc Pc Pc • Outdoor storage, other than a contractor's storage
facility. (9)
I I I
• Cold storage. Pc Pc Pc
• Frozen food locker. I I Pc Pc
• Ice plant. C Pc
• Lumberyard. C Pc Pc Pc
• Contractor's storage facility, with main building. C C Wholesale:
• Wholesale business. Pc Pc Pc
• Wholesale with retail outlet. Pc C C
Industrial Processes:
• Cabinet shop, machine shop (no punch presses over
20- tons), sheet metal shop, tinsmith, welding shop.

Pc Pc Pc
• Laundry, cleaning and dyeing plant, carpet cleaning
and dyeing, textile dyeing.

C C
• Fabrication from finished rubber, plastics. C Pc
• Fabrication from shell, cellophane, cork, fiber, fur, glass, finished leather, gems, textiles, tobacco, wood.

Pc Pc Pc
• Packaging or assembly of products from previously
manufactured components (no outdoor storage of bulk
materials, final product not over 50 pounds).

Pc Pc Pc
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USES PERMITTED—COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Uses
Commercial
Zones Industrial Zones

CO CS CG CR CM MR ML MH
• Manufacturing, compounding, assembly, packaging,
or treatment of merchandise made from the following
previously prepared materials:
canvas, cloth, textiles, yarn, cork, leather, plastics, cellophane, synthetics, precious or semi-precious
metal (excluding metal stamping), stone (excluding
grinding, cutting or dressing, granite, etc), wood
(excluding prefabrication of building components,
cabinet shops, furniture manufacturing, lumberyard,
planing mill).

P P P
• Assembly of electrical appliances, electronic
instruments or devices, precision instruments, radios,
computer components, phonographs, television sets
(may include manufacturing of small parts only).

P P P
• Smelting of precious or semi-precious metal. C C
• Drop forge, foundry. C
• Paint mixing. C C
• Grinding, cutting or dressing of stone, marble or
granite, etc.

C C
• Metal fabricating (no foundry), metal plating, metal
finishing.

Pc
• Metal engraving. Pc Pc
Manufacturing of:
• Acid. C
• Soap (cold mix only). C Pc
• Cosmetic goods, toiletries, or drugs. Pc Pc Pc
• Ceramics. C C C
• Ceramic products using only previously pulverized
clay and fired in kilns using only electricity or gas.

C C Pc
• Aircraft (no foundry). Pc
• Boats, less than 28 ft. hull length. C C C
• Hull length greater than 28 ft. C C
• Furniture, garden patio furniture and equipment. C Pc • Garments, gloves, shoes. Pc Pc
• Signs. Pc Pc
• Electrical appliances, instrumental or equipment. Pc Pc DRAFT
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USES PERMITTED—COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Uses
Commercial
Zones Industrial Zones

CO CS CG CR CM MR ML MH
• Jewelry, watches. P P P
Food Manufacturing or Processing:
• Manufacturing, processing, canning or packing of
meat, fish, dog or cat food, lard, pickles, sauerkraut, vinegar, coffee, dressing, or poultry.

C
• Winery. C C
• Brewery. Pc
• Processing, canning or packing fruits or vegetables. C Pc • Bakery. Pc Pc Pc
• Candy or nut packing (no roasting). Pc Pc Pc
• Candy manufacturing, nut processing. C C
• Dairy products manufacturing. C Pc
• Bottling. Pc Pc
Temporary Uses
• Temporary uses, as provided in Title 19, Division 10. T T T T T T T T • On-site construction facilities. (10) P P P P P P P P • On-site real estate sales office. (11) P P P P P P P P Notes:
1 Bingo games shall be permitted as an accessory use only when authorized under Chapter 5.16 et seq., and only when fire and safety regulations are met and parking facilities are fully conforming to the requirements for public assembly use. 2 In an integrated center within the CS zone, a conditional use permit is required to establish an administrative or professional business office use in excess of 5,000 square feet gross floor area or to establish any office use which will cause the center's gross floor area devoted to offices to exceed 20 percent.
3 Special limitations apply for retail dry cleaning. See Section 19.552.020. 4 Special requirements apply for game machine arcades. See Section 19.552.040. 5 Special requirements apply for restaurants with on-sale liquor. See Section 19.552.030. 6 Special requirements apply for carwashes. See Section 19.552.060. 7 Special requirements apply for automobile service stations. See Section 19.552.050. 8 Above-grade fuel tanks subject to applicable setbacks and screening from public view. 9 Special requirements apply for outdoor storage. See Section 19.524.020. 10 Offices, storage, activities, and facilities directly pertaining to construction on the same site provided construction is not suspended for a permitted use for more than 30 consecutive days.

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Notes:
11 Temporary real estate sales office, only for sales or leasing of new subdivision and for not more than 1 year.
12 Special requirements apply for hotels, motels, and motor hotels. See Sections 19.104.080 and 19.552.110.
13 See Division 12 of Zoning Ordinance.
14 In the CR zone, drive-in and drive-through service for any commercial use may be considered only within the Master Plan Area North, pursuant to the provisions and requirements of Chapter 19.556. Within the Master Plan Area South, a walk-up window for a commercial use may be considered only within an approved Entertainment Promenade pursuant to the provisions and requirements of Chapter 19.556. 15 In the CR zone, use may be considered only within the Master Plan Area South. See Chapter 19.556.
16 In the CR zone, use may be considered only within the Master Plan Area North. See Chapter 19.556.
17 In the CR zone, use may be permitted within multi-tenant buildings only. 18 Special requirements apply for indoor swap meets. See Section 19.552.111. 19 Special requirements apply for emergency shelters. See Section 19.552.112.

20. Special requirements apply to massage establishments. See Section 19.552.130.

21. Special requirements apply to tobacco shop use See Section 5.60 of the BPMC.

22. Subject to the Interdepartmental Review process detailed under Section 19.128.100.

SECTION 3. Section 19.552.040 of the Buena Park Municipal Code, titled “Game Machine Arcades,” is hereby amended to read as follows (new text reflected in underline and deleted text in strikethrough):

A. Findings and Purposes.

1. It is found that game machine arcades create special problems of noise, congestion, interference with nearby activities, and policing.

2. The purposes of this section are to control the location, size, and operation of game machine arcades in order to minimize adverse effects and promote compatibility with surrounding activities to the maximum ex-tent possible.

B. Definitions. The following words shall have the following meanings:

1. Amusement device. "Amusement device" means any machine, game, or device which may be played or operated by the public for amusement or recreation, the use of which is subject to the payment of a fee or is controlled by placing therein coins, slugs, discs, keys, or similar devices. This definition includes video games, pinball machines, SkeeBall games, shuffleboard games, and games and devices of a similar nature. This definition does not include jukeboxes, vending machines, capsule or gacha machines, karaoke booths, photo booths, and similar devices which do not involve an element of skill or chance.

2. Game machine arcade. "Game machine arcade" means an establishment where the predominant activity is the use of amusement devices, or that portion of any other establishment where four or more amusement devices are available to the public.

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C. Location and Use Approval.

1. Game machine arcades shall be permitted only by conditional use permit and only in those zones specified for game machine arcades in Section 19.512.010.

2. A game machine arcade shall not be permitted in a location which would tend to produce a hazard or nuisance to other permitted uses and activities in the vicinity.

3. A game machine arcade shall be located at least six hundred feet from any school, adult business, or another game machine arcade, and at least three hundred feet from any residential zone, cocktail lounge, or bar.

4. Game machine arcades located within the CR zone are exempt from all of the above restrictions referenced in this subsection.

D. Design and Operation. A game machine arcade shall be arranged in such a manner that all amusement devices and public spaces can be viewed from a single supervisory or cashier station. A responsible adult employee of the establishment shall be on duty throughout the hours that such establishment is open.

SECTION 4. Environmental Review. The proposed zone text amendment is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as amended and the Guidelines promulgated, thereunder, Section 15061 (b)(3), which provides that a project is exempt as CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and does not apply where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of a significant effect. The proposed zoning text amendment will regulate the uses permitted and development standards within commercial zones, specifically the CR (Regional Commercial) zone, citywide to ensure that there are no impacts on surrounding.

SECTION 5. Severability. The City Council declares that, should any provision, section; paragraph, sentence or word of this Ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences and words of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 6. Effectiveness. This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after the final passage by City Council.

SECTION 7. Certification. The City Clerk of the City of Buena Park shall certify to the passage of the Ordinance and shall cause the same to be posted in the manner required by law.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of _______________ 2025, by the following called vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

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ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
I, Adria Jimenez, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Buena Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was introduced and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Buena Park held on the ____ day of _________________ 2025.

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October 28, 2025

STUDY SESSION
Item No. 9A.

City Council Agenda Report

TOURISM MARKETING UPDATE AND ECONOMIC IMPACT SUMMARY

PREPARED BY PRESENTED BY
Sara Copping, Visit Buena Park Sara Copping, Visit Buena Park

DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager/HR Director Aaron France, City Manager

DISCUSSION
Visit Buena Park, the City’s official tourism marketing organization, is pleased to report continued growth in the City’s tourism sector during the 2024–2025 fiscal year. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue reached $8.48 million—an 8.5% year-over-year increase. Through targeted campaigns, national media exposure, and digital engagement strategies, Visit Buena Park has expanded the city’s reach to high-intent travelers, increased overnight visitation, and generated significant return on investment for the city and local stakeholders. These combined efforts helped drive more than 2.5 million pageviews to VisitBuenaPark.com over the course of the fiscal year.

Visit Buena Park’s strategic media and marketing initiatives played a central role in achieving these results. Over the course of the fiscal year, staff hosted more than 25 travel and lifestyle media representatives. These efforts resulted in media coverage reaching over 61 million readers, viewers, and digital consumers. All content, broadcast and proactive media pitching generated over 13 billion impressions.

Over the past fiscal year 2024-2025, advertising placements appeared in major travel publications including AAA Via Magazine, the Anaheim Travel Guide, the Visit California Travel Guide, and multiple military publications such as the Miramar Airshow program. Television features included Pat Pattison’s Best of California and multiple appearances by travel expert Emily Kaufman across stations in Sacramento, Denver, Las Vegas, Dallas, and Phoenix.

Social media platforms continue to serve as primary traffic drivers, accounting for over 55% of total website sessions. Meta (Facebook and Instagram) alone generated more than 2 million ThruPlays, indicating strong video engagement. Our integrated content strategy across YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, and Meta continues to reinforce brand visibility and traveler intent at every stage of the visitor journey.

Visit Buena Park actively participated in ten industry conferences and trade missions, including Go West Summit, the North American Travel Journalists Association, Student & Youth Travel Association, California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE) Spectacular, and Visit California’s media missions and international market activations. These high-touch engagements with travel media, tour operators, and international buyers are essential to building long-term destination awareness and itinerary inclusion.

Digital advertising campaigns remained consistent across Google platforms and through cooperative programs with Visit California, utilizing networks such as Adara and TripAdvisor. Among these, the Expedia campaign delivered the highest return on investment, generating over $9.9 million in hotel revenue across Buena Park properties.

In addition, Visit Buena Park leveraged Connected TV (CTV) platforms—including Hulu, Disney+, Netflix, and Brandzooka—to run evergreen (Land of Yes) and seasonal (Summer, Halloween, and Christmas) video ads targeted to specific travel audiences. Campaigns were tested and optimized to meet performance goals, resulting in more than 3.26 million video views.

The 2025 Buena Park Travel Guide was completed in January and 5,000 copies were printed. These guides are mailed to prospective visitors upon request, available for digital download, and distributed at select military bases and AAA offices.

To evaluate the overall economic impact of tourism into the City of Buena Park, the Buena Park Hotel Marketing Association commissioned a Tourism Economic Impact Study conducted by Dean Runyan Associates. The study found that tourism generated $393.9 million in visitor spending, which directly supported 3,353 jobs in Buena Park.

Total economic impact—including direct, indirect, and related activity—reached $615.5 million. According to the study, Total tourism-generated tax revenue amounted to $23.3 million. Significantly, local tourism tax revenues offset an estimated $443 in tax burden per household within the city.

BUDGET IMPACT
Visit Buena Park's marketing efforts are funded through two primary sources: a 2% hotel assessment collected through the Buena Park Tourism Marketing District and 6% of the City’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). These revenues are reinvested into tourism development programs with the objective of increasing overnight stays, supporting local businesses, and generating tax revenue for the City.

For Fiscal Year 2025–2026, Visit Buena Park’s total operating budget is $1.87 million. Of this amount, approximately $500,000 is contributed by the City through the General Fund, while the remaining $1.37 million is funded through the hotel assessment. All expenditures are strategically aligned with Visit Buena Park’s mission to become a recognized travel destination and increase overnight hotel stays to economically impact the City.

Attachments
Buena Park Tourism Impacts FY 2024-2025 FINAL.pdf
The Economic Impact of Travel in
Buena Park, California
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Preliminary Estimates
Visit Buena Park
10/16/2025

PRIMARY RESEARCH CONDUCTED BY
Dean Runyan Associates
833 SW 11th Avenue Suite 920
Portland, Oregon 97205
Photo by Visit Buena Park
Table of Contents
DIRECT TRAVEL IMPACTS............................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 SUMMARY, FY 2024-2025P................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6 HISTORICAL TREND TABLES...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7 Direct Impact Summary .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7 Direct Spending Summary ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8 Direct Impact Detail ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9 DIRECT SPENDING......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 VISITOR SPENDING BY COMMODITY PURCHASED ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................10 VISITOR SPENDING BY ACCOMMODATION TYPE..............................................................................................................................................................................................................10 VISITOR SPENDING BY ORIGIN ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11 VISITOR SPENDING BY TRIP PURPOSE................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12 DIRECT EMPLOYMENT .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 TRAVEL INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13 OVERNIGHT VISITOR VOLUME .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 VISITOR VOLUME..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14 VISITOR NIGHTS AND TRIPS................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14 OVERNIGHT VISITOR DETAILS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 TAXABLE LODGING SALES....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15 OVERNIGHT TRIP DETAILS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15 TOTAL IMPACTS............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16 LARGEST SECONDARY INDUSTRIES FY 2024-2025P ......................................................................................................................................................................................................16 TOTAL SPENDING FY 2024-2025P...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17 TOTAL EARNINGS FY 2024-2025P...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18 TOTAL EMPLOYMENT FY 2024-2025P ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................19 GLOSSARY....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 METHODOLOGY............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Buena Park, CA
FY 2024-2025p
The Economic Impact of Travel in Buena Park / FY 2024-2025p / Prepared by Dean Runyan Associates 6 Direct Travel Impacts
Summary, FY 2024-2025p
Note: This report describes the travel impacts within Buena Park. All estimates are reported in terms of the fiscal year. These estimates are subject to revision if more comprehensive data becomes available. Expenditures made by visitors outside of city limits are classified as “Day Travel”.

Buena Park, California is a lively destination in northern Orange County, best known as the home of Knott’s Berry Farm, one of America’s oldest theme parks. Just minutes from Anaheim and the California coast, Buena Park is a convenient hub for both adventure and relaxation.
• Overnight Visitor volume (person-trips) increased 5.6% from 443,900 visitors in FY 23-24 to 468,800 visitors in FY 24-25.
• Visitor spending was $393.9 million in FY 24-25, an 8.1% increase compared to the previous year.
• Direct earnings (wages, benefits, and proprietor income generated by travel) grew 4.8%, from $136.4 million in FY 23-24 to $143.0 million in FY 24-25.
• Direct travel generated employment gained approximately 61 jobs in FY 24-25, a 1.9% increase compared to the previous year. • Local tax revenue generated by visitor spending totaled $10.7 million in FY 24-25, an 8.7% increase compared to FY 23-24. In FY 24-25, local tax revenue generated approximately $443 per local household.

In FY 24-25, visitors spent $393.9 million, a 8.1% increase compared to the previous year.

Photo by Visit Buena Park
7 The Economic Impact of Travel in Buena Park / FY 2024-2025p / Prepared by Dean Runyan Associates Direct Travel Impacts
Historical Trend Tables
Direct Impact Summary
% Chg. CAGR*
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 24-25 19-25
Spending ($Millions)
Visitor 326.6 307.6 186.9 309.2 337.2 364.3 393.9 8.1% 3.2% Total 326.6 307.6 186.9 309.2 337.2 364.3 393.9 8.1% 3.2% Earnings ($Millions)
Earnings 110.2 105.4 67.4 105.2 128.1 136.4 143.0 4.8% 4.4% Employment (Jobs)
Employment 3,067 3,058 1,592 2,688 3,168 3,292 3,353 1.9% 1.5% Tax Revenue ($Millions)
Local 8.4 7.1 4.6 8.3 9.3 9.9 10.7 8.7% 4.0%
State 10.3 10.0 6.4 9.8 10.7 11.6 12.5 7.7% 3.4%
Total 18.7 17.1 11.0 18.1 20.0 21.5 23.3 8.2% 3.7%
Note: Employment figures represent annual average jobs. All estimates are reported in terms of the fiscal year. *CAGR stands for Compound Annual Growth Rate and shows the average rate of growth each year over a certain period.

The Economic Impact of Travel in Buena Park / FY 2024-2025p / Prepared by Dean Runyan Associates 8 Direct Travel Impacts
Historical Trend Tables
Direct Spending Summary
% Change CAGR*
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 24-25 19-25
Spending ($Millions)
Visitor 326.6 307.6 186.9 309.2 337.2 364.3 393.9 8.1% 3.2% Total 326.6 307.6 186.9 309.2 337.2 364.3 393.9 8.1% 3.2% Visitor Spending by Type of Traveler Accommodation ($Millions) Hotel, Motel, STVR 225.0 206.5 102.7 201.0 224.2 246.5 270.9 9.9% 3.1% Hotel, Motel 225.0 206.5 102.7 201.0 224.2 245.7 270.2 10.0% NA STVR 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.8 0.7 -5.0% NA
Private Home (VFR) 46.6 47.3 48.1 54.2 54.9 55.5 56.4 1.7% 3.2% Seasonal Home (2nd Home) 1.1 1.0 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.2 2.2 2.2% 12.9% Day Travel 53.9 52.8 34.6 52.1 55.9 60.2 64.4 6.9% 3.0% Total 326.6 307.6 186.9 309.2 337.2 364.3 393.9 8.1% 3.2% Visitor Spending by Commodity Purchased ($Millions)
Accommodations 61.7 49.6 32.1 61.3 69.7 72.8 79.3 8.8% 4.3% Food Service 101.6 100.7 60.0 97.1 105.2 118.2 129.8 9.9% 4.2% Food Stores 10.6 10.6 8.1 11.2 11.7 12.5 13.3 6.6% 3.9% Arts, Ent. & Rec. 82.8 79.6 39.7 72.6 79.8 86.3 92.7 7.5% 1.9% Retail Sales 63.5 61.5 42.6 60.1 64.0 67.1 70.9 5.6% 1.9% Local Tran. & Gas 6.5 5.6 4.3 7.0 6.8 7.5 7.9 6.5% 3.5% Total 326.6 307.6 186.9 309.2 337.2 364.3 393.9 8.1% 3.2% Note: All estimates are reported in terms of the fiscal year. STVR data is not available for all years. *CAGR stands for Compound Annual Growth Rate and shows the average rate of growth each year over a certain period.

For more information, see Glossary on page 20.
9 The Economic Impact of Travel in Buena Park / FY 2024-2025p / Prepared by Dean Runyan Associates Direct Travel Impacts
Historical Trend Tables
Direct Impact Detail
% Change CAGR**
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 24-25 19-25
Earnings ($Millions)
Accom. & Food Serv. 60.5 58.7 35.9 59.3 75.5 77.5 79.7 2.9% 4.7% Arts, Ent. & Rec. 38.0 35.4 21.5 34.6 40.7 46.3 49.8 7.5% 4.6% Retail*, Ground Trans. & Other 11.8 11.3 10.1 11.2 11.8 12.6 13.4 6.8% 2.3% Total 110.2 105.4 67.4 105.2 128.1 136.4 143.0 4.8% 4.4% Employment (Jobs)
Accom. & Food Serv. 1,669 1,598 887 1,359 1,652 1,682 1,691 0.5% 0.2% Arts, Ent. & Rec. 1,070 1,165 513 1,033 1,204 1,284 1,327 3.3% 3.7% Retail*, Ground Trans. & Other 328 295 192 296 312 326 335 2.8% 0.4% Total 3,067 3,058 1,592 2,688 3,168 3,292 3,353 1.9% 1.5% Tax Revenue ($Millions)
City 8.1 6.8 4.4 8.0 9.0 9.4 10.3 8.7% 4.1%
County 0.4 0.4 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 8.2% 3.3%
State 10.3 10.0 6.4 9.8 10.7 11.6 12.5 7.7% 3.4%
Total 18.7 17.1 11.0 18.1 20.0 21.5 23.3 8.2% 3.7%
Note: All estimates are reported in terms of the fiscal year. *Retail includes gasoline station employment and earnings. **CAGR stands for Compound Annual Growth Rate and shows the average rate of growth each year over a certain period.

For more information, see Glossary on page 20.

The Economic Impact of Travel in Buena Park / FY 2024-2025p / Prepared by Dean Runyan Associates 10 Direct Spending
Visitor Spending by Commodity Purchased
Sources: Dean Runyan Associates, OmniTrak Group, U.S. Energy Information Administration, U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics Visitor Spending by Accommodation Type
Sources: Dean Runyan Associates, OmniTrak Group, Smith Travel Research, U.S. Census Bureau $67.1M
$7.5M
$12.5M
$118.2M
$86.3M
$72.8M
$70.9M
$7.9M
$13.3M
$129.8M
$92.7M
$79.3M
$0M $50M $100M $150M
Retail Sales
Local Tran. & Gas
Food Stores
Food Service
Arts, Ent., & Rec.

Accommodations
2025
2024
$60.2M
$2.2M
$55.5M
$246.5M
$64.4M
$2.2M
$56.4M
$270.9M
$0M $100M $200M $300M
Day Travel
Seasonal Home (2nd Home)
Private Home (VFR)
Hotel, Motel, STVR
2025
2024
Visitors spent $79.3 million on
accommodations during FY 24-25, a
$6.4 million or 8.8% increase
compared to the previous year.

Visitors who stayed in a hotel, motel, or
STVR contributed $270.9 million of
visitor spending, a $24.5 million or

9.9% increase compared to the
previous year.
11 The Economic Impact of Travel in Buena Park / FY 2024-2025p / Prepared by Dean Runyan Associates Direct Spending
Visitor Spending by Origin
Sources: Dean Runyan Associates, Knott’s Berry Farm, Placer.ai Proportion of Visitor Spending by Origin
Sources: Dean Runyan Associates, Knott’s Berry Farm, Placer.ai $293.1M $300.3M $291.6M
$185.3M
$297.7M $310.1M $326.9M $359.1M
$27.1M $26.3M $16.0M $1.6M $11.5M $27.0M $37.4M $34.8M
$0M
$100M
$200M
$300M
$400M
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Domestic International
92% 92% 95% 99% 96% 92% 90% 91%
8% 8%
5% 1% 4%
8% 10% 9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Domestic International
Domestic visitors spent $359.1 million in
FY 24-25, a 9.9% or $32.2 million
increase compared to the previous year.

Domestic visitors make up most of
the visitor spending, contributing
91% of overall visitor spending in FY
24-25.

The Economic Impact of Travel in Buena Park / FY 2024-2025p / Prepared by Dean Runyan Associates 12 Direct Spending
Visitor Spending by Trip Purpose
Sources: Dean Runyan Associates, OmniTrak Group
Proportion of Visitor Spending by Trip Purpose
Sources: Dean Runyan Associates, OmniTrak Group
$288.4M $294.2M $277.7M
$168.4M
$278.0M $302.9M $327.3M $353.7M
$31.8M $32.4M $29.9M $18.5M $31.2M $34.2M $37.0M $40.2M $0M
$100M
$200M
$300M
$400M
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Leisure Business

89.0% 89.0% 89.2% 89.0% 88.8% 88.7% 88.7% 88.6%

11.0% 11.0% 10.8% 11.0% 11.2% 11.3% 11.3% 11.4%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Leisure Business
Visitors traveling for leisure spent $353.7
million in FY 24-25, an 8.1% or $26.4
million increase compared to the
previous year.

Visitors traveling for leisure make up
most of the visitor spending,
contributing 88.6% of overall visitor
spending in FY 24-25.
13 The Economic Impact of Travel in Buena Park / FY 2024-2025p / Prepared by Dean Runyan Associates Direct Employment
Travel Industry Employment
Sources: Dean Runyan Associates, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Note: Employment figures represent annual average jobs. *Retail includes gasoline station employment.
326
1,284
1,682
335
1,327
1,691
0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000
Retail*, Ground Trans. & Other
Arts, Ent., & Rec.

Accom. & Food Serv.
2025 2024
Overall, the travel industry gained approximately 61 jobs in FY 24-25, a 1.9% increase compared to the previous year.

Photo by Visit Buena Park
The Economic Impact of Travel in Buena Park / FY 2024-2025p / Prepared by Dean Runyan Associates 14 Overnight Visitor Volume
Visitor Volume
Sources: City of Buena Park, U.S. Census Bureau, Smith Travel Research, OmniTrak Group, Dean Runyan Associates Note: DRA estimates overnight visitor volume by cross-referencing visitor surveys and lodging data. Because of this, the volume estimates reported here may not align with estimates that rely solely on visitor surveys. Visitor Spending is a more reliable metric to Visitor Volume in accounting for changes in the travel industry, as it is more closely tied to economic data and lessens the variability from visitor surveys.

Visitor Nights and Trips
Person Party
2023 2024 2025 2023 2024 2025
Nights
Hotel, Motel 843,200 929,700 1,003,400 286,300 315,600 340,700 Private Home (VFR) 458,400 458,400 458,400 212,200 212,200 212,200 Other Overnight 19,200 19,200 19,200 6,200 6,200 6,200
Total 1,320,800 1,407,300 1,481,100 504,700 534,100 559,100 Trips
Hotel, Motel 284,600 314,200 339,000 96,700 106,700 115,100 Private Home (VFR) 125,000 125,000 125,000 57,900 57,900 57,900 Other Overnight 4,800 4,800 4,800 1,500 1,500 1,500
Total 414,400 443,900 468,800 156,100 166,100 174,500
Note: Figures are rounded to the nearest hundred. Day travel volume estimates are not included because of data limitations. 353.9K331.7K
151.3K
263.8K284.6K314.2K339.0K
127.0K126.3K130.2K
129.9K
129.8K
129.8K
129.8K
0K
100K
200K
300K
400K
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
person-trips
Hotel, Motel, STVR
Other
Approximately 314,200 visitors stayed in
a hotel, motel, or STVR in FY 24-25, a

10.4% increase compared to the
previous year.
15 The Economic Impact of Travel in Buena Park / FY 2024-2025p / Prepared by Dean Runyan Associates Overnight Visitor Details
Taxable Lodging Sales
Sources: City of Buena Park, Dean Runyan Associates
Overnight Trip Details
Spending
per Person
Spending per
Party
Day Trip Day Trip
Party
Size
Length
of
Stay
Hotel, Motel $270 $799 $795 $2,354 2.9 3.0
Private Home (VFR) $123 $451 $266 $974 2.2 3.7
Other Overnight $117 $470 $361 $1,458 3.1 4.0
All Overnight $223 $703 $589 $1,888 2.6 3.2
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Smith Travel Research, OmniTrak Group, Dean Runyan Associates $55.1M
$44.3M
$28.7M
$54.7M
$62.2M $65.0M
$70.8M
$0M
$10M
$20M
$30M
$40M
$50M
$60M
$70M
$80M
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Taxable lodging sales totaled $70.8 million in FY 24-25, a $5.8 million or 8.8% increase compared to the
previous year.

On average, visitors who stayed in a hotel or motel
spent $270 per day and stayed approximately 3
days.

The Economic Impact of Travel in Buena Park / FY 2024-2025p / Prepared by Dean Runyan Associates 16 Total Impacts
Largest Secondary Industries FY 2024-2025p
The impacts in this section are presented in eleven major industry groups. These industry groups are similar, but not identical to the business categories used to report the direct impacts in this report. (The specific industries that comprise these groups are listed in IMPLAN/Secondary Effects.)
• Professional Services (229 jobs and $21.1 million in earnings) A variety of administrative services (e.g., accounting and advertising) are utilized by travel businesses. Employees of these businesses also purchase professional services. • Financial Activities (197 jobs and $15.1 million in earnings) Both businesses and individuals make use of banking and insurance institutions. • Education and Health Services (142 jobs and $9.8 million in earnings) The secondary effects are primarily induced, such as employees of travel-related businesses use of medical services.
• Trade (130 jobs and $8.9 million in earnings) Employees and travel businesses purchase goods and services from merchants, distributors, and shipping providers.

Indirect and induced impacts are the
two categories of secondary economic
impacts.

What are secondary impacts?
Secondary impacts are the result of
re-spending of travel-related revenues.

Indirect impacts represent effects
associated with industries that supply
goods and services to the direct
businesses. Induced impacts represent
effects of purchases made by
employees in both the direct and
indirect businesses.

Note: In general, geographic areas with lower levels of economic activity will have smaller secondary impacts within those same geographic boundaries.
17 The Economic Impact of Travel in Buena Park / FY 2024-2025p / Prepared by Dean Runyan Associates Total Impacts
Total Spending FY 2024-2025p
Total Spending by Industry Group FY 2024-2025p
Secondary
Industry Group Direct Indirect Induced Total Grand Total Accommodation & Food Services 209.1 4.1 9.2 13.3 222.4
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 92.7 1.0 2.3 3.3 96.0
Trade 87.6 12.6 17.3 30.0 117.6
Transport 4.5 1.8 1.8 3.6 8.1
Professional and Business Services 33.8 9.8 43.6 43.6
Other Services 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1
Public Administration 2.1 0.9 3.0 3.0
Construction 2.6 1.4 4.0 4.0
Natural Resources and Mining 10.8 7.4 18.3 18.3
Manufacturing & Utilities 32.5 40.0 72.5 72.5
Information 0.0 17.6 17.7 17.7
Financial Activities 3.2 5.1 8.3 8.3
Education and Health Services 2.5 1.4 3.9 3.9
All industries 393.9 107.2 114.3 221.5 615.5
Note: Figures reported in millions, values may not add to totals due to rounding Source: IMPLAN, DRA
Accommodations and Food Services had the most
direct spending and Financial Activities generated the
most secondary spending.

64.0%

17.4%

18.6% Direct
Indirect
Induced
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Arts, Entertainment &…
Accommodation & Food…
Trade
Transport
Natural Resources and…
Construction
Public Administration
Manufacturing & Utilities
Other Services
Education and Health…
Information
Professional and Business…
Financial Activities
Direct Secondary
The Economic Impact of Travel in Buena Park / FY 2024-2025p / Prepared by Dean Runyan Associates 18 Total Impacts
Total Earnings FY 2024-2025p
Total Earnings by Industry Group FY 2024-2025p
Secondary
Industry Group Direct Indirect Induced Total Grand Total Accommodation & Food Services 79.7 1.7 3.0 4.7 84.4
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 49.8 0.5 1.2 1.7 51.5
Trade 11.5 3.4 5.4 8.9 20.4
Transport 1.9 0.8 0.8 1.6 3.5
Professional and Business Services 16.4 4.7 21.1 21.1
Other Services 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Public Administration 0.7 0.4 1.1 1.1
Construction 0.6 0.3 0.9 0.9
Natural Resources and Mining 2.8 1.8 4.6 4.6
Manufacturing & Utilities 8.1 7.0 15.1 15.1
Information 0.0 9.8 9.8 9.8
Financial Activities 1.5 2.7 4.1 4.1
Education and Health Services 1.4 0.7 2.1 2.1
All industries 143.0 37.9 37.8 75.6 218.6
Note: Figures reported in millions, values may not add to totals due to rounding Source: IMPLAN, DRA
Accommodations and Food Services had the most
direct earnings and Professional and Business Services
generated the most secondary earnings.
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Arts, Entertainment &…
Accommodation & Food…
Trade
Transport
Natural Resources and…
Manufacturing & Utilities
Construction
Public Administration
Other Services
Information
Education and Health…
Financial Activities
Professional and Business…
Direct Secondary

65.4%

17.3%

17.3% Direct
Indirect
Induced
19 The Economic Impact of Travel in Buena Park / FY 2024-2025p / Prepared by Dean Runyan Associates Total Impacts
Total Employment FY 2024-2025p
Total Employment by Industry Group FY 2024-2025p
Secondary
Industry Group Direct Indirect Induced Total Grand Total Accommodation & Food Services 1,691 43 82 126 1,817
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 1,327 6 18 24 1,351
Trade 209 40 90 130 339
Transport 126 11 12 23 149
Professional and Business Services 0 175 54 229 229
Other Services 0 0 0 0 0
Public Administration 0 8 5 13 13
Construction 0 6 2 8 8
Natural Resources and Mining 0 32 20 53 53
Manufacturing & Utilities 0 110 87 197 197
Information 0 0 141 142 142
Financial Activities 0 22 59 81 81
Education and Health Services 0 12 11 23 23
All Industries 3,353 467 581 1,049 4,402
Note: Values may not add to totals due to rounding
Source: IMPLAN, DRA
Accommodations and Food Services had the most direct
employment. The most secondary employment was in
Trade, as well as Professional and Business Services
industries.
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Arts, Entertainment &…
Accommodation & Food…
Transport
Trade
Natural Resources and…
Manufacturing & Utilities
Construction
Public Administration
Information
Other Services
Education and Health…
Financial Activities
Professional and Business…
Direct Secondary

76.2%

10.6%

13.2%
Direct
Indirect
Induced
The Economic Impact of Travel in Buena Park / FY 2024-2025p / Prepared by Dean Runyan Associates 20 Glossary
Term Definition
Accommodations Overnight lodging for travelers, vacationers, and others. Paid accommodations include hotels, motels, STVRs, bed & breakfasts, RV resorts, and campgrounds. Unpaid accommodations include seasonal homes (2nd homes) and private home visiting friends or relatives (VFR)
Arts, Ent., Rec., & Gaming Establishments that facilitate live performances or events, preserve exhibits and sites for public viewing, or facilitate recreational leisure-time activities. Examples include event venues, non-hotel casinos, and museums Day Travel Greater than 50 miles traveled non-routine to the destination Destination Spending Interchangeable with Visitor Spending. Direct spending made by visitors in a destination Direct Earnings Total after-tax net income for travel. Includes wages and salary disbursements, proprietor income, and other earned income or benefits
Direct Employment Employment generated by direct spending; includes full time, part time, seasonal, and proprietors Direct Spending Expenditures made by consumers; a combination of Visitor Spending and Other Spending Food Services Establishments that prepare food and beverages for immediate consumption on premise or off-premises Food Stores Retail establishments that primarily sell food and beverage products Hotel, Motel, STVR Accommodation types that house transient lodging activity Local Taxes City and county taxes generated by travel spending Local Trans. & Gas Local transportation includes 1) transportation by taxi, limousine, rail, water, charter bus, urban transit, or interurban and rural bus system 2) rental of a passenger car or non-commercial truck, trailer, or RV 3) parking lots and garages. Gas includes establishments who primarily sell auto fuels and oils Other Overnight Combination of overnight visitors who stay in RV resorts, campgrounds, or 2nd homes Other Spending Spending by residents on travel arrangement services, or spending on convention activities Private Home (VFR) Personal residences used to host visiting friends and family overnight Retail Sales Establishments that sell goods to the public Seasonal home (2nd home) Homes under private ownership for personal use as a vacation property State Taxes State taxes generated by travel spending
STVR Short Term Vacation Rental. Private and semi-private lodging rented by owners or property management companies (e.g. Airbnb, VRBO)
Visitor Spending Direct spending made by visitors in a destination 21 The Economic Impact of Travel in Buena Park / FY 2024-2025p / Prepared by Dean Runyan Associates Methodology
The direct travel impacts reported in this analysis were estimated using DRA’s Regional Travel Impact Model (RTIM). First developed in 1985, this model estimates direct impacts at a local level without relying on annual survey research. The “bottom up” approach of the RTIM involves modeling of private and public data at the county level, ensuring that the final findings correspond closely with the various travel indicators available for each respective county. Results are then aggregated into regions and the state or disaggregated to the city level based on relevant indicators at these geographic levels. The result is a detailed profile of taxes, employment, wages, and spending that can be tracked consistently over time.

The economic impact associated with day visitors and overnight visitors is a primary breakout included in this report. Lodging tax data and survey data on visitor expenditures inform estimates of total spending associated with overnight visitors who stay in commercial lodging in the studied region. DRA maintains its own expenditure distribution database for each state we work in, with input from multiple major survey providers. The inventory of campgrounds is collected for commercial and public sites, and occupancy is modeled based on a representative subset of sites. Sales attributable to travelers staying in their second homes are calculated from inventories from the US Census and public information on average utilization rates. Visitation of friends and relatives (VFR) is generally stable across time and geography, the primary driver for a destination being the local resident population. Estimates of visitor spending related to day travel can be driven by several factors, including proximity to nearby populous areas, opportunities for recreation and shopping, and inventory of lodging options compared to surrounding areas. Baseline estimates for day visitation are calculated as a factor of overnight visitation, the factor derived from regional results of national visitor profile data.

Spending on travel-related activities translates into jobs, earnings, and taxes. Calculation of these direct impacts relies on public data on jobs, wages, and business receipts by industry for each geographical area. State and local taxes on travel-related business are also factor in triangulating direct travel impacts. DRA estimates overnight visitor volume by cross-referencing visitor surveys and lodging data. Because of this, the volume estimates reported here may not align with estimates that rely solely on visitor surveys. Visitor Spending is a more reliable metric than Visitor Volume in accounting for changes in the travel industry, as it is more closely tied to economic data and lessens the variability from visitor surveys.

Findings in this report have been compared to various public and private data sources to ensure that the economic impacts estimates are as accurate as possible. Key private data sources used for the purposes of this analysis include Smith Travel Research and OmniTrak. Public data sources include the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), California Employment Development Department (EDD), and the city of Buena Park.

October 28, 2025

STUDY SESSION
Item No. 9B.

City Council Agenda Report

DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING METERED PARKING ON SECTIONS OF STANTON

AVENUE AND GRAND AVENUE

PREPARED BY PRESENTED BY
Norm Wray, Senior Engineering Technician Norm Wray, Senior Engineering Technician

DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
Mina Mikhael, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Aaron France, City Manager

DISCUSSION
On July 22, 2025, Council Member Sonne calendared a future City Council Meeting agenda item to request a review of options for metered parking on sections of Stanton Avenue and Grand Avenue.

EXISTING CONDITIONS
STANTON AVENUE:

Stanton Avenue between Crescent Avenue and Buena Park Downtown is a 4 lane arterial street divided by landscaped medians. The zoning on the east side of the street is Single Family Residential (RS-6), and the zoning on the west side of the street is Amusement Resort (AR).

Parking is currently allowed on both sides of the street, though certain segments are marked with “No Parking” restrictions.

The east side is mainly used by local residents, though some Knott’s guests also park there.

The west side is heavily utilized by Knott’s Soak City visitors during the summer season.

Adjacent Knott’s parking lots charge $35 per day.

GRAND AVENUE:

Grand Avenue between Crescent Avenue and the City of Anaheim is a 2 lane local collector street divided by a striped yellow centerline. The zoning in the area varies, and includes single family residential (RS-6), multi-family residential (RM-20), and commercial general (CG).

Most areas allow street parking, except where restricted for sight distance near intersections and driveways.

The Grand Avenue Frontage Road (Grand FR) runs parallel and offers additional parking along its west side.

Nearby streets (Adams Way and Jackson Way) are in a Preferential Parking District (PPD), limiting parking to residents only. The Grand FR is not currently part of this PPD.

This area is located near the Knott’s Preferred Parking Lot, which charges $55 per day.

Parking demand is consistently high due to nearby dense housing and the proximity to Knott’s. Residents report increased use of Grand Avenue and Grand FR by theme park visitors avoiding parking fees.

ANALYSIS
To guide decision-making, staff evaluated potential meter installation areas based on current usage patterns, zoning, proximity to high-demand destinations, and potential impacts on residents. This analysis focused on balancing the goals of improving parking turnover, deterring long-term non-resident parking (particularly by theme park visitors), and minimizing unintended burdens on nearby residents. Multiple layout scenarios and policy tools were considered, including metering hours, preferential parking districts, and resident exemptions, to ensure a comprehensive approach.

STANTON AVENUE:

Staff analyzed the west side of Stanton Avenue and identified a possible layout supporting approximately 38 metered spaces (see Attachment 2). Red curbs would be maintained at:

Maple Drive intersection for pedestrian visibility and compliance with CVC §22500(a).

Knott’s Soak City driveway for sight distance.

Crescent Avenue to preserve the existing right-turn lane.

Staff has observed parking in the area, and has found that during the summer (when Soak City is open), parking here is in high demand. However, through the rest of the year, it is generally in low demand.

Staff also believes that summer time parking demand is largely driven by Soak City guests.

Potential Impacts
If metering is limited to the west side, vehicles may shift to the east side, increasing parking pressure on residential properties. Therefore, any metered parking proposal on Stanton Avenue could be paired with the creation of a Preferential Parking District (PPD) for the east side and adjacent residential neighborhood to mitigate this spillover.

Note: On-street parking is already prohibited on Crescent Avenue and Stanton Avenue north of Buena Park Downtown.

GRAND AVENUE AND GRAND AVENUE FRONTAGE ROAD:

A draft layout identifies up to 87 metered spaces across Grand Avenue and the Grand FR (see Attachment 4), while preserving necessary red curb zones for safety and visibility.

With regards to resident impacts and respective mitigation, staff thoroughly evaluated each scenario. Since many nearby residents rely on on-street parking, especially in multifamily housing, implementing 24/7 metered parking would impose a cost burden. Staff has identified the following mitigation options:

Option 1: Limit Meter Hours (e.g., 9 AM – 6 PM)
Allows overnight free parking.

Staff conducted license plate tracking over one week to distinguish residents from Knott’s guests. Based on staff’s vehicle count and license plate match analysis, some daytime parking is used by Knott’s guests, but a significant portion is likely residents.

This option reduces but does not eliminate impact on residents.

Option 2: Establish a New PPD (with or without meters)
Residents with permits could park on Grand Avenue and Grand FR without payment.

If implemented without metering, it would prevent Knott’s guests from parking altogether.

However, issuing one permit per unit (for an estimated 250–300 multifamily units) may be insufficient for households with more than one car.

Option 3: Allow Free Resident Parking in Metered Spaces Some meter vendors offer systems where verified residents can register license plates to park free of charge.

Feasibility depends on vendor capabilities and the system selected by the City.

However, If meters are installed, Knott’s guests may park farther away to avoid payment. Streets such as Haldor Place, Fillmore Drive, and Jackson Way are potential targets. Fillmore and Jackson already have high demand.

Haldor, with lower usage, could see increased parking activity.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
The California Vehicle Code (CVC) governs implementation of paid parking:

CVC §22508(a) – Requires a City ordinance to establish a Parking Payment Zone (PPZ) and set rates.

CVC §22508(d) – Ordinance must be subject to referendum.

CVC §22508(e) – Mobile app payment options may be offered but cannot be required. At least one physical pay station must be installed.

Additional sections (22508.2 and 22508.5) are referenced but are not broadly applicable to Buena Park.

COSTS AND TECHNOLOGY
Staff consulted with LAZ Parking, a vendor used by Santa Ana, Newport Beach, Palm Springs, and Pomona. Key implementation considerations include:

Payment Options
Digital Platform: Users pay via app or website (QR codes posted in area).

Pay Stations: Required under state law. Estimated cost: $4,000–$6,000 each, not including installation.

Standard ratio: 1 pay station per 5–8 stalls or I pay station per 1 metered parking zone focusing on digital payments.

Rate Structures (Examples):

Flat rate: $4.00/hour
Tiered rate: $4.00 first hour, $2.00 per hour after
Daily max: $30 or $35 per day (see below for site-specific examples) Enforcement Options
City purchases handheld enforcement devices ($1,500–$2,000 each) Integrate with existing Police Department systems (API compatibility available) Contract enforcement through LAZ Parking (cost is included below) Resident Access
Residents may register plates through a “Residents Portal”.

Verified plates are exempted from payment, allowing free use of metered spaces.

Ongoing Costs
Platform hosting could be billed as a monthly fee or per transaction (e.g., $0.45 per payment).

Final pricing depends on LAZ Parking’s occupancy study and revenue projections.

The estimated ongoing cost for operating the metered parking (with enforcement) is $8,000 to $12,000 per month, assuming both zones are approved.

PROPOSED PARKING RATES
Location Nearby Lot Rate Suggested Meter Rate
Stanton Avenue $35/day (Knott’s
general lot)
$4/hour, $35 daily
max
Grand Avenue / Grand
FR
$55/day (Knott’s
preferred lot)
$6/hour, $55 daily
max
Attachments
Att 1 of 7 - Vicinity Map Stanton.pdf
Att 2 of 7 - Parking Stanton.pdf
Att 3 of 7 - Vicinity Map Grand.pdf
Att 4 of 7 - Parking Grand.pdf
Att 5 of 7 - CVC 22508.pdf
Att 6 of 7 - CVC 22508.2.pdf
Att 7 of 7 - CVC 22508.5.pdf

CRESCENT AVE

LA PALMA AVE STANTON AVE

BEACH BLVD

METERED PARKING STUDY
DRAWN BY:

DATE:

T:\NEW FOLDER STRUCTURE\Special Projects\Metered Parking Study\Maps\MapForParking.dwg

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
EXHIBIT NO.
0SCALE:200' 400' 1" - 400' N

PAID PARKING SPACE REVIEW

STANTON AVENUE A

VICINITY MAP NW
08/11/2025

AFFECTED AREA
8015 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 12 11 10 9 16 15 14 13 STANTON AVE EX. DRIVEWAY 20' 22' ZONE 1 260' 145' 20' 8452
8486
8478
8464
8440
8428
8416 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 29 28 27 29 25 24 23 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 38 37 26 STANTON AVE 115' ZONE 2 620' 20' TYP. 24' TYP. METERED PARKING STUDY DRAWN BY: DATE:

T:\NEW FOLDER STRUCTURE\Special Projects\Metered Parking Study\Maps\MapForParking.dwg DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS EXHIBIT NO. 0SCALE: 50' 100' 1" = 100' N PAID PARKING SPACE REVIEW STANTON AVENUE B PARKING LAYOUT NW 08/12/2025

MATCHLINE A

SEE LOWER RIGHT

MATCHLINE A
SEE UPPER LEFT NOTES: 1. ALL END PARKING STALLS ARE 8' X 20' 2. ALL OTHER PARKING STALLS ARE 8' X 24' 3. THIS PLAN ACHIEVES A TOTAL OF 38 PARKING STALLS 4. THE EXISTING CONFIGURATION ALLOWS FOR PARKING FOR APPROXIMATELY 43 VEHICLES

CITY OF BUENA PARK CITY OF ANAHEIM

BEACH BLVD GRAND AVE

CRESCENT AVE

FILLMORE DR

JACKSON WAY JACKSON WAY

JACKSON WAY

ADAMS WAY

CITY OF BUENA PARK CITY OF ANAHEIM WESTERN AVE

HALDOR PL

METERED PARKING STUDY
DRAWN BY:

DATE:

T:\NEW FOLDER STRUCTURE\Special Projects\Metered Parking Study\Maps\MapForParking.dwg

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
EXHIBIT NO.
0SCALE:200' 400' 1" - 400' N

PAID PARKING SPACE REVIEW

GRAND AVENUE A

VICINITY MAP NW
08/11/2025

AFFECTED AREA
7720
7720
7720
7720
7720
7720
7720
77207720
7720
5 4 3 2 1
6 10 9 8 7
3 2 1
9 8 7 6 5 4
3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 5 4

CRESCENT AVE GRAND AVE GRAND AVE FRONTAGE RD HALDOR PL ADAMS WAY 7732
7731
7732
7731 13 12 11 17 16 15 14 19 18 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 33 32 31 30 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 35 34 33 32

CITY OF BUENA PARK
CITY OF ANAHEIM JACKSON WAY JACKSON WAY ADAMS WAY JACKSON WAY FILLMORE DR 20' TYP. 24' TYP. METERED PARKING STUDY DRAWN BY: DATE:

T:\NEW FOLDER STRUCTURE\Special Projects\Metered Parking Study\Maps\MapForParking.dwg DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS EXHIBIT NO. 0SCALE: 50' 100' 1" = 100'

N PAID PARKING SPACE REVIEW GRAND AVENUE
B PARKING LAYOUT NW 08/12/2025

MATCHLINE A

SEE LOWER RIGHT

MATCHLINE A
SEE UPPER LEFT NOTES: 1. ALL END PARKING STALLS ARE 8' X 20' 2. ALL OTHER PARKING STALLS ARE 8' X 24' 3. THIS PLAN ACHIEVES A TOTAL OF 87 PARKING STALLS 4. THE EXISTING CONFIGURATION ALLOWS FOR PARKING FOR APPROXIMATELY 103 VEHICLES.

DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD [21000 - 23336] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) 22508.

VEHICLE CODE - VEH
CHAPTER 9. Stopping, Standing, and Parking [22500 - 22526] ( Chapter 9 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) (a) A local authority shall not establish parking payment zones or fix the rate of fees for those zones except by ordinance. The rate of fees may be variable, based upon criteria identified by the local authority in the ordinance. An ordinance establishing a parking payment zone shall describe the area that would be included within the zone. (b) A local authority may, by ordinance, cause streets and highways to be marked with white lines designating parking spaces and require vehicles to park within the parking spaces.
(c) An ordinance adopted by a local authority pursuant to this section with respect to a state highway shall not become effective until the proposed ordinance has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Department of Transportation. The proposed ordinance shall be submitted to the department only by action of the local legislative body and the proposed ordinance shall be submitted in complete draft form. (d) An ordinance adopted pursuant to this section establishing a parking payment zone or fixing rates of fees for that zone shall be subject to local referendum processes in the same manner as if the ordinance dealt with a matter of purely local concern. (e) Except as described in Section 22508.2, a local authority may accept but shall not require payment of parking meter fees by a mobile device.
(Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 858, Sec. 1. (SB 532) Effective January 1, 2025.) DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD [21000 - 23336] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) 22508.2.

VEHICLE CODE - VEH
CHAPTER 9. Stopping, Standing, and Parking [22500 - 22526] ( Chapter 9 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) (a) A local authority in the City and County of San Francisco, City of Long Beach, or City of Santa Monica may require payment by a mobile device in a parking payment zone only if it meets both of the following requirements:
(1) Installs signs no more than 100 feet from any space where payment is required that clearly states that payment is required and how payments may be made.
(2) Adopts by ordinance or resolution an accessible and equitable parking cash payment plan that does not utilize parking meters or payment centers in parking payment zones. The plan shall provide reasonably accessible alternative means for payment of parking fees using cash.

The plan shall assess the feasibility of potential strategies, including, but not limited to, accepting cash payment for parking from a mailed invoice requested through the mobile payment system. The local authority shall consult and work collaboratively with relevant local stakeholder organizations that may include, but are not limited to, racial equity, privacy protection, and economic justice groups, in developing the accessible and equitable parking cash payment plan. The plan shall be approved by the local authority. (b) A local authority in the City and County of San Francisco, City of Long Beach, or City of Santa Monica that adopts an accessible and equitable parking cash payment plan and implements at least one mobile device parking payment zone pursuant to this section shall, on or before January 1 of the fourth year in which the first mobile device parking payment zone has been implemented, submit to its governing body and the transportation committees of the Legislature, consistent with Section 9795 of the Government Code, an evaluation report of the impact of all mobile device parking payment zones implemented by the local authority on equity, accessibility, and costs. The report shall evaluate the effectiveness, impact on privacy, impact on equity, impact on traffic outcomes, cost to implement, change in citations issued, and generation of revenue.
(c) A civil fine for parking in a parking payment zone that requires payment by mobile device and lacks a parking meter shall be one-half of the civil fine for failing to pay for parking in a metered zone. This subdivision shall not apply to a person who paid for parking but stayed in the spot beyond the period for which the person paid.
(d) A local authority in the City and County of San Francisco, City of Long Beach, or City of Santa Monica may operate a mobile device parking payment zone authorized by this section for five years following the date of creation for each city and county, or city, of the first mobile device parking payment zone, or until January 1, 2033, whichever is sooner. (e) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2033, and as of that date is repealed. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 858, Sec. 2. (SB 532) Effective January 1, 2025. Repealed as of January 1, 2033, by its own provisions.) DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD [21000 - 23336] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) 22508.5.

VEHICLE CODE - VEH
CHAPTER 9. Stopping, Standing, and Parking [22500 - 22526] ( Chapter 9 enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3. ) (a) A vehicle may park, for up to the posted time limit, in any parking space that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or an inoperable parking payment center.
(b) A vehicle may park without time limit in any parking space that does not have a posted time limit and that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or inoperable parking payment center, subject to any other applicable regulations regarding parking vehicles. (c) A local authority may limit parking to four hours for a parking space that does not have a posted time limit and that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or an inoperable parking payment center, if the local authority posts signs clearly providing notice of the time limitation applicable when that parking meter or parking payment center is inoperable. (d) If a parking space is regulated by a parking meter or parking payment center that cannot physically accept payment, a local authority shall not issue a citation for nonpayment of parking fees notwithstanding the fact that the parking meter or parking payment center may accept payment by other nonphysical means.
(e) Except as provided in subdivision (c), a local authority shall not, by ordinance or resolution, prohibit or restrict the parking of vehicles in a space that is regulated by an inoperable parking meter or inoperable parking payment center. (f) For purposes of this section:
(1) “Inoperable parking meter” means a meter located next to and designated for an individual parking space that has become inoperable and cannot accept payment in any form or cannot register that a payment in any form has been made. (2) “Inoperable parking payment center” means an electronic parking meter or pay station serving one or more parking spaces that is closest to the space where a person has parked and that cannot accept payment in any form, cannot register that a payment in any form has been made, or cannot issue a receipt that is required to be displayed in a conspicuous location on or in the vehicle. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 92, Sec. 210. (SB 1289) Effective January 1, 2019.) October 28, 2025

STUDY SESSION
Item No. 9C.

City Council Agenda Report

DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING A LEGISLATIVE RECESS IN THE MONTH OF JULY

PREPARED BY PRESENTED BY
Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager/Director of
Human Resources
Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager/Director of
Human Resources

DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager/HR Director Aaron France, City Manager

DISCUSSION
On September 23, 2025, Council Member Sonne calendared a discussion regarding the City Council moving the legislative recess from the month of August to the month of July and to make the change permanent. On March 14, 2023, the City Council voted to formalize the cancellation of the second meeting in November due to the Thanksgiving holiday, and the second meeting in December due to the Christmas holidays.

Additionally, at times, the City Council has gone dark the second meeting of August in observance of a summer legislative recess. Staff previously surveyed a sample of Orange County and Los Angeles County cities and found that many cities observe a legislative recess during the year (Attachment 1). Additionally, several major cities such as Oakland, San Jose, and San Diego observe a legislative recess as well.

Should the City Council wish to institute this type of legislative recess there are two ways of doing so. First, the City Council has the authority to cancel any meetings they wish to cancel; therefore, the Mayor could call for a legislative break each year during this period. This assumes that future Mayors agrees to continue this tradition.

This has been the current practice for the past three years. The second, more permanent method would be to repeal the current resolution establishing the time, date, and place of regular City Council Meetings, and adopt a new resolution with the July legislative recess dates specifically indicated.

Attachments
Legislative Recess Survey 2023.03.7.pdf
Survey of Legislative Recesses
March 2023
City Yes No Comments
Placentia X Go dark in August every year and also goes dark the second half of December Yorba Linda X
Code indicates that they go dark for the first meeting of September. Additionaly, their practice is to go dark for the first meeting of July and the first meeting of January La Palma X Generally go dark in July
Anaheim X Meetings must be twice a month per City Charter San Diego X Implemented a Legislative Recess for the full month of August National City X Implemented a Legislative Recess for the full month of August Oakland X Implemented a Legislative Recess for the full month of August San Jose X Implemented a Legislative Recess for the full month of August Brea X Go dark for one meeting a month in July, August and September Whitter X The City Council will usually cancel a meeting in the summer due to vacation schedules Cypress X
City Council has approved the cancellation of 2 meetings in the summer ( 7/24 & 8/14). They've also approved the cancellation of the 11/27 & 12/25 meeting due to the winter holidays.

Seal Beach X
Huntington Beach X
Laguna Hills X
They are dark the second meeting of July and first meeting in August, and the second meeting in December
Laguna Niguel X Sometimes the first meeting in January and an occasionally an August meeting Laguna Woods X
Lake Forest X
They cancel meetings that fall on 4th of July due to their parade and on the first Tuesday of August to encourage partcipation in National Night Out.

Mission Viejo X
Go dark for six weeks in the summer from July 11 to August 22; only one meeting in November and December (2nd tuesdays of the month only)
Santa Ana X Do go dark/cancel first meeting in January and one meeting in July or August Newport Beach X Only have one meeting in August and one in December instead of two

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