effective date of this Ordinance. A new Chapter 16.04 is hereby added to Title 16 of the Buena Park Municipal Code to read as follows:
“Chapter 16.04
FIRE CODE AMENDMENTS
Sections:
16.04.010 Fire Code amendments.
16.04.010 Fire code amendments.
Chapter 1
Scope and Administration
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
Section 113.4 Violation penalties is hereby revised as follows:
113.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or shall fail to comply with any issued orders or notices or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties assessed as prescribed in the OCFA Prevention Field Services adopted fee schedule. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 113.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor is hereby added as follows:
113.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor. Persons operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a duly authorized representative are guilty of a misdemeanor.
Chapter 2
Definitions
Chapter 2 Definitions is adopted in its entirety
as amended by the State Fire Marshal with
the following amendments:
Sections 202 General Definitions is hereby revised by adding “OCFA” and “Spark Arrester” as follows:
202 General Definitions
OCFA: Orange County Fire Authority, fire authority having jurisdiction.
SPARK ARRESTER. A listed device constructed of noncombustible material specifically ORDINANCE NO. _______
for the purpose of meeting one of the following conditions:
1. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles/debris from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 38366.
2. Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code Chapter
28. Chapter 3
General Requirements
Chapter 3 General Requirements is adopted in only those sections and subsections adopted by the State Fire Marshall with the following amendments:
Section 304.1.3 Vegetation is hereby revised as follows:
304.1.3 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirement in urban-wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with Part 7, the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Type, amount, arrangement, and maintenance of vegetation in a fuel modification area, interior slope, or similarly hazardous area shall be in accordance with OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline—Technical Design for New Construction, Fuel Modification Plans, and Maintenance Program.”
Section 305.6 Hazardous Conditions is hereby added as follows:
305.6 Hazardous conditions. Outdoor fires burning wood or other solid fuel are not allowed when any of the following conditions applies:
1. When predicted sustained winds exceed 8 MPH and relative humidity is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared
2. When an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or a public announcement is made
No outdoor fires using any fuel type are permitted when predicted sustained winds exceed 20 MPH or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code official.
Section 305.7 Disposal of rubbish is hereby added as follows:
305.7 Disposal of rubbish. Rubbish, trash or combustible waste material shall be burned only within an approved incinerator and in accordance with Section 307.2.1.
Section 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES is hereby revised as follows:
SECTION 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES, FIRE PITS, FIRE RINGS,
AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
ORDINANCE NO. _______
Sections 307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at Group R Occupancies is hereby added as follows:
307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at Group R Occupancies. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices used at Group R occupancies shall comply with this section.
Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended solely for cooking.
Section 307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices is hereby added as follows:
307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the Building and Safety Division and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction and vegetation shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the device. At other R occupancies, the minimum distance shall be ten feet.
Where a permanent Building and Safety Division approved hood and vent is installed, combustible construction may encroach upon this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening. Where chimneys or vents are installed, they shall have a spark arrester as defined in Section 202.
Section 307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied- petroleum gas is hereby added as follows:
307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas. Permanent outdoor fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code with clearance from combustible construction and building openings as required therein. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an installed and maintained method of arresting sparks.
The burning of wood or other solid fuel in a device is not allowed within 25 feet of combustible structures unless within an approved permanent fireplace, Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure or to vegetation shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Fires in devices burning wood or solid fuel shall be in accordance with Sections 305, 307, and 308.
Exceptions:
1. Portable fireplaces and fire rings/pits equipped with a device to arrest sparks shall be located at least 3’ from combustible construction at R-3 occupancies,
2. Portable fireplaces, and fire pits/rings equipped with a device to arrest sparks, shall be located at least 15 feet from combustible structures at other R occupancies.
Section 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited is hereby added as follows:
307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall not be conducted within a fuel modification zone, Wildfire Risk Area (WRA), Wildland-Urban Interface Area (WUI), or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the ORDINANCE NO. _______
WRA or WUI.
Exceptions:
1. Permanent fireplaces that are not located in a fuel modification zone
2. Where determined by the Fire Code Official that the location or design of the device should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire.
Section 324 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added as follows:
324 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction . All new structures and facilities adjoining land containing hazardous combustible vegetation shall be approved and in accordance with the requirements of OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.
Section 325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways is hereby added as follows:
322 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. The fire code official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth. Measurement shall be from the flow-line or the end of the improved edge of the roadway surfaces.
Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire.
Section 326 Unusual Circumstances is hereby added as follows:
326 Unusual circumstances. The fire code official may suspend enforcement of the vegetation management requirements and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purpose of this code if determined that in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist:
1 Difficult terrain.
2 Danger of erosion.
3 Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies, California Native Plant Society and county-approved list of wildlife, plants, rare, endangered and/or threatened species.
4 Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
5 Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation provisions undesirable or impractical.
Section 327 Use of Equipment is hereby added as follows:
327.1 Use of equipment. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 202 maintained in effective working order, or the engine ORDINANCE NO. _______
is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire.
Exceptions:
1. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California.
2. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in good mechanical condition.
Section 327.2 Use of Equipment and Devices Generating Heat, Sparks or Open Flames is hereby added as follows:
327.2 Equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open flames. During any time of the year within Wildfire Risk Areas, within or immediately adjacent to any forest- or brush- covered land or non-irrigated grass-covered land, no person shall use or operate any welding equipment, cutting torches, tar pots, grinding devices, or other tools or equipment that may produce a spark, fire, or flame that could result in a wildfire without doing the following:
1. First clearing away all flammable material, including snags, from the area around such operation for a distance of 30 feet or other approved method to reduce fire spread into the wildlands. If a 30 foot clearing cannot be achieved, then an alternate method shall be approved by the AHJ prior to work starting.
2. Maintain one serviceable round point shovel with an overall length of not less than forty- six (46) inches and one backpack pump water-type fire extinguisher fully equipped and ready for use at the immediate area during the operation.
3. Stop work when winds are 8 MPH or greater during periods when relative humidity is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared or public announcement is made, when an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code official.
4. Keep a cell phone nearby and call 911 immediate in case of fire.
Section 327.3 Spark Arresters is hereby added as follows:
327.3 Spark arresters. Spark arresters shall comply with Section 202, and when affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 327 shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.
Chapter 4
Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness is adopted in only those sections, subsections,
adopted by the State Fire Marshal with the following amendment.
Section 407.5 is revised as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. _______
407.5 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Where required by the fire code official, each application for a permit shall follow OCFA Guideline G-04 “Completion of the Chemical Classification” in accordance with Section 5001.5.2.
Chapter 5
Fire Service Features
Chapter 5 Fire Service Features is entirety
as amended by the State Fire Marshal with the
following amendments:
Section 501.1 Scope is revised as follows:
501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with this chapter and, where required by the fire code official, with OCFA Guideline B-01, “Fire Master Plan for Commercial & Residential Development.”
Section 510.1 Emergency responder communications enhancement systems in new buildings is hereby deleted and replaced as follows:
510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings .
All new buildings
shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require improvement of the existing pub lic safety communication systems. The Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System shall comply with the requirements of the Orange County S heriff’s Department, Communications and Technology Division, and wher e the functionality of perf ormance requirements in the California Fire Code are more stringent, this code.
Exceptions:
1. In buildings or structures where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage system is not needed, including but not limited to the following:
a. Existing buildings or structures, unless required by the Building Official and OCFA for buildings and structures undergoing extensive remodel and/or expansion.
b. Elevators.
c. Structures that meet all of the following:
i. Three stories or less, and
ii. Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and
iii. Do not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story. d. Structures that meet all of the following:
i. Residential structures four stories or less, and
ii. Constructed of wood, and
iii. Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and
iv. Are not built integral to an above ground multi-story parking structure.
ORDINANCE NO. _______
Should a structure that is three stories or less and 50,000 square feet or smaller on any single story include subterranean storage or parking, then this ordinance shall apply only to the subterranean areas.
2. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and such systems, components or equipment required could have a negative impact on the normal operations of the facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency radio coverage system.
Chapter 6
Building Services and Systems
Chapter 6 Building Services and Systems is adopted in its entirety as amended by the
State Fire Marshal.
Chapter 7
Fire and Smoke Protection Features
Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features is adopted in its entirety as amended by the State Fire Marshal.
Chapter 8
Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings
Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings is adopted in its entirety as amended by the State Fire Marshal.
Chapter 9
Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
Adopt Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems is adopted in its entirety as amended by the State Fire Marshall with the following amendments:
Section 903.2 Where required is hereby revised as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings and structures shall be provided when one of the following conditions exists:
ORDINANCE NO. _______
1. New buildings. Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2, an automatic sprinkler syst em shall also be installed in all occupancies when the total building area exceeds 5,000 square feet as defined in Section 202, regardless of fire areas or allowable area, or is more than two stories in height.
Exception: Subject to approval by the Fire Code Official, open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building Code that are smaller than the area specified in section 903.2.10 (3) or 903.2.10.1 of the California Fire Code.
2. Existing Buildings. Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this code, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing building when an addition occurs and one of the following conditions exists:
a. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, and the resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet
b. When an addition exceeds 2000 square feet and the resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet.
c. An additional story is added above the second floor regardless of fire areas or allowable area.
Exception: Additions to Group R-3 occupancies shall comply with Section 903.2.8 (2).
Section 903.2.8 Group R is hereby revised as follows:
903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area as follows:
1. New Buildings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new buildings.
2. Existing Buildings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout any existing building when the floor area of the alteration within any two-year period exceeds 50% of area of the existing structure and the building area exceeds 5,500 square-feet. When the cost of installing an approved automatic sprinkler system exceeds 5% of the cost of the alteration, with the approval of the fire code official, the required automatic sprinkler system may be omitted.
Section 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems is hereby added as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity.
Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi, and when required by the fire code official, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed the water supply capacity specified by Table 903.3.5.3.
ORDINANCE NO. _______
Chapter 10
Means of Egress
Chapter 10 Means of Egress is adopted in its entirety as amended by the State Fire Marshal .
Chapter 11
Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings
Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings is adopted in only those sections and subsections adopted by the State Fire Marshal.
Chapter 12
Energy Systems
Chapter 12 Energy Systems is adopted in its entirety
as amended by the State Fire Marshal.
Chapter 20
Aviation Facilities
Chapter 20 Aviation Facilities is adopted in its entirety without amendments.
Chapter 21
Dry Cleaning
Chapter 21 Dry Cleaning is adopted in its entirety
as amended by the State Fire Marshal.
Chapter 22
Combustible Dust-Producing Operations
90 100 110 120 130 140 150 PSI 85 80
75 Design %
TABLE 903.3.5.3
Hydraulically Calculated Systems
ORDINANCE NO. _______
Chapter 22 Combustible Dust-Producing Operations is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 23
Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages
Chapter 23 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages is adopted in its entirety as amended by the State Fire Marshal.
Chapter 24
Flammable Finishes
Chapter 24 Flammable Finishes is adopted in its entirety as amended by the State Fire Marshal.
Chapter 25
Fruit and Crop Ripening
Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening is not adopted.
Chapter 26
Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging
Chapter 26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging is not adopted.
Chapter 27
Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities
Chapter 27 Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 28
Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities
Chapter 28 Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
Section 2801.2 Permit is hereby revised as follows:
2801.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.5 and 105.5.31.
Section 2808.2 Storage site is hereby revised as follows:
2808.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground, elevated soil lifts or ORDINANCE NO. _______
other all-weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned and approval obtained from the fire code official before transferring products to the site.
Section 2808.3 Size of piles is hereby revised as follows:
2808.3 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet in height, 50 feet in width and 100 feet in length.
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to allow the pile size to be increased where a fire protection plan is provided for approval that includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Storage yard areas and materials-handling equipment selection, design and arrangement shall be based upon sound fire prevention and protection principles.
2. Factors that lead to spontaneous heating shall be identified in the plan, and control of the various factors shall be identified and implemented, including provisions for monitoring the internal condition of the pile.
3. The plan shall include means for early fire detection and reporting to the public fire department; and facilities needed by the fire department for fire extinguishment including a water supply and fire hydrants.
4. Fire apparatus access roads around the piles and access roads to the top of the piles shall be established, identified, and maintained.
5. Regular yard inspections by trained personnel shall be included as part of an effective fire prevention maintenance program.
Additional fire protection called for in the plan shall be provided and shall be installed in accordance with this code. The increase of the pile size shall be based upon the capabilities of the installed fire protection system and features.
Section 2808.3.1 Increase in Pile or Stack Size is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 2808.4 Pile Separation is hereby revised as follows:
2808.4 Pile separation. Piles shall be separated from adjacent piles by a minimum distance of 20 feet. Additionally, piles shall have a minimum separation of 100 feet from combustible vegetation.
Section 2808.7 Pile fire protection is hereby revised as follows:
2808.7 Pile fire protection. Automatic sprinkler protection shall be provided in conveyor tunnels and combustible enclosures that pass under a pile. Combustible conveyor systems and enclosed conveyor systems shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Oscillating sprinklers with a sufficient projectile reach are required to maintain a 40% to 60% moisture content and wet down burning/smoldering areas.
Section 2808.9 Material-handling equipment is hereby revised as follows:
2808.9 Material-handling equipment. All material-handling equipment operated by an internal combustion engine shall be provided and maintained with an approved spark arrester. Approved material-handling equipment shall be available for moving wood chips, hogged material, wood fines and raw product during fire-fighting operations.
ORDINANCE NO. _______
Section 2808.11 Temperature control is hereby added as follows:
2808.11 Temperature control. The temperature shall be monitored and maintained as specified in Sections 2808.11.1 and 2808.11.2.
Section 2808.11.1 Pile temperature control is hereby added as follows:
2808.11.1 Pile temperature control. Piles shall be rotated when internal temperature readings are in excess of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Section 2808.11.2 New material temperature control is hereby added as follows:
2808.11.2 New material temperature control. New loads delivered to the facility shall be inspected and tested at the facility entry prior to taking delivery. Material with temperature exceeding 165 degrees Fahrenheit shall not be accepted on the site. New loads shall comply with the requirements of this chapter and be monitored to verify that the temperature remains stable.
Section 2808.12 Water availability is hereby added as follows:
2808.12 Water Availability. Facilities with over 2500 cubic feet shall provide a water supply. The minimum fire flow shall be no less than 500 GPM @ 20 psi for a minimum of 1 hour duration for pile heights up to 6 feet and 2-hour duration for pile heights over 6 feet.
If there is no water purveyor, an alternate water supply with storage tank(s) shall be provided for fire suppression. The water supply tank(s) shall provide a minimum capacity of 2500 gallons per pile (maximum 30,000 gallons) for piles not exceeding 6 feet in height and 5000 gallons per pile (maximum 60,000) for piles exceeding 6 feet in height. Water tank(s) shall not be used for any other purpose unless the required fire flow is left in reserve within the tank at all times. An approved method shall be provided to maintain the required amount of water within the tank(s).
Section 2808.13 Tipping areas is hereby added as follows:
2808.13 Tipping areas shall comply with the following:
1. Tipping areas shall not exceed a maximum area of 50 feet by 50 feet.
2. Material within a tipping area shall not exceed 5 feet in height at any time.
3. Tipping areas shall be separated from all piles by a 20 foot wide fire access lane.
4. A fire hydrant or approved fire water supply outlet shall be located within 150 feet of all points along the perimeter of the tipping area.
5. All material within a tipping area shall be processed within 5 days of receipt.
Section 2808.14 Emergency Contact is hereby added as follows:
2808.14 Emergency Contact. The contact information of a responsible person or persons shall be provided to the Fire Department and shall be posted at the entrance to the facility for responding units. The responsible party should be available to respond to the business in emergency situation.
Section 2808.15 Maximum Grid of Piles and Rows is hereby added as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. _______
2808.15 Maximum Grid of Piles and Rows, Rows of Piles shall not exceed 500 feet by 500 feet. Grids shall be separated by a minimum 50 foot clear space used for no other purpose.
2808.16 Push-out / Clear area is hereby added as follows:
2808.16 Push-out / Clear area Piles exceeding 20 cubic yards shall be provided with push-out areas. Push-out areas shall be maintained clear at all times to allow for the largest pile to be spread out to a depth of 2 feet in height. Push-out areas shall be located within 250 feet of all edges of any pile and shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from any building
Chapter 29
Manufacture of Organic Coatings
Chapter 29 Manufacture of Organic Coatings is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 30
Industrial Ovens
Chapter 30 Industrial Ovens is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 31
Tents, Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures
Chapter 31 Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures is adopted in its entirety
as amended by the State Fire Marshal.
Chapter 32
High-Piled Combustible Storage
Chapter 32 High-Piled Combustible Storage is adopted in its entirety as amended by the State Fire Marshal.
Chapter 33
Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition
Chapter 33 Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition is adopted in its entirety as amended by the State Fire Marshal.
Chapter 34
Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage
Chapter 34 Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage is adopted in its entirety without amendments
as amended by the State Fire Marshal.
ORDINANCE NO. _______
Chapter 35
Welding and Other Hot Work
Chapter 35 Welding and Other Hot Work is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 36
Marinas
Chapter 36 Marinas is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 37
Combustible Fibers
Chapter 37 Combustible Fibers is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 39
Processing and Extraction Facilities
Chapter 39 Processing and Extraction Facilities is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 40
Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines
Chapter 40 STORAGE OF DISTILLED SPIRITS AND WINES is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 41
Temporary Heating and Cooking Operations
Chapter 41 TEMPORARY HEATING AND COOKING OPERATIONS is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 48
Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound Stages, Approved Production Facilities and Production Locations
Chapter 48 Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound Stages, Approved Production Facilities and Production Locations is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 50
Hazardous Materials – General Provisions
Chapter 50 Hazardous Materials – General Provisions is adopted in its entirety as amended
by the State Fire Marshal with the following amendments.
Section 5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS), is hereby revised as ORDINANCE NO. _______
follows:
5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). Where required by the fire code official, an application for a permit shall follow OCFA Guideline G-04 “Completion of the Chemical Classification”, which shall be completed and approved prior to approval of plans, and/or the storage, use or handling of chemicals on the premises.
Section 5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances is hereby added as follows:
5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances. No person shall use or store any amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the disclosable amounts (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et al) in a residential zoned or any residentially developed property.
Chapter 51
Aerosols
Chapter 51 Aerosols is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 53
Compressed Gases
Chapter 53 Compressed Gases is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 54
Corrosive Materials
Chapter 54 Corrosive materials is adopted in its entirety as amended by the State Fire
Marshal.
Chapter 55
Cryogenic Fluids
Chapter 55 Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 56
Explosives and Fireworks
Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
Section 5608.2 Firing is hereby added as follows:
5608.2 Firing. All fireworks displays, regardless of mortar, device, or shell size, shall be electrically fired.
Section 5608.3 Application for Permit is hereby added as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. _______
Section 5608.3 Application for Permit. A diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged, the fallout area based on 100 feet per inch of shell size, the location of all buildings, roads, and other means of transportation, the lines behind which the audience will be restrained, the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or telephone line, or other overhead obstructions shall be provided to OCFA.
Chapter 57
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Chapter 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids is adopted in its entirety as amended by
the State Fire Marshal.
Chapter 58
Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids
Chapter 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety as amended by the State Fire Marshal.
Chapter 59
Flammable Solids
Chapter 59 Flammable Solids is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 60
Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials
Chapter 60 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 61
Liquefied Petroleum Gases
Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 62
Organic Peroxides
Chapter 62 Organic Peroxides is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 63
Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids
Chapter 63 Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety.
ORDINANCE NO. _______
Chapter 64
Pyrophoric Materials
Chapter 64 Pyrophoric Materials is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 65
Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics
Chapter 65 Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 66
Unstable (Reactive) Materials
Chapter 66 Unstable (Reactive) Materials is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 67
Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids
Chapter 67 Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 80
Referenced Standards
Chapter 80 Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety as amended by the State Fire Marshal with the following amendments.
NFPA 13, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows:
Section 16.12.3.3 is hereby revised as follows:
6.7.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of 2½” inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red or as approved. When the fire sprinkler density design requires more than 500 gpm (i ncluding inside hose stream demand), or a standpipe system is included, four 2½” inlets shall be provided.
Section 9.4.3.1 is hereby revised as follows:
9.4.3.1 When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick- response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted. Sprinklers in light hazard ORDINANCE NO. _______
occupancies shall be one of the following:
(1) Quick-response type as defined in 3.6.4.8
(2) Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5 (3) Quick response CMSA sprinklers
(4) ESFR sprinklers
(5) Standard-response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard-response sprinklers. (6) Standard-response sprinklers used where individual standard-response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems.
Section 9.2.1.7 is hereby revised as follows:
9.2.1.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation shall not require sprinkler protection when approved by the fire code official.
NFPA 13D 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:
Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:
7.1.2 The sprinkler system piping shall not have separate control valves installed unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.
NFPA 24, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:
Section 6.2.8.1 is hereby added as follows:
6.2.8.1 All indicating valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be painted OSHA red.
Exceptions:
1. Brass or bronze valves on sprinkler risers mounted to the exterior of the building may be left unpainted.
2. Where OS&Y valves on the detector check assembly are the only control valves, at least one OS&Y valve shall be painted red.
Section 6.2.9 is hereby revised as follows:
All connections to private fire service mains for fire protection systems shall be arranged in accordance with one of the following so that they can be isolated:
(1) A post indicator valve installed not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building
1. For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a post indicator valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the post indicator valve.
ORDINANCE NO. _______
2. Post indicating valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m) to the building when a property line or other physical barriers make it impossible to have a post indicating valve 40 ft (12m) away.
3. Post indicating valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m) to the building when building driveway or fire access roadways or other building traffic make it impractical to be 40 ft (12 m).
(2) A wall post indicator valve on risers located within the building, either a nonrising stem gate valve with a wall post indicator or a listed butterfly valve with an indicating handle extending out through the building wall. (3) A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building
(a) For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the backflow preventer.
(b) Backflow preventer valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m) to the building when a property line or other physical barriers make it impossible to have a backflow preventer valve 40 ft (12 m) away. (c) Backflow preventer valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m) to the building when building driveway or fire access roadways or other building traffic make it impractical to be 40 ft (12 m). (4) Indicating control valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the exterior (5) Indicating control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior as permitted by the AHJ
(6) Any other valve type or location as permitted by the AHJ
Section 10.1.5 is hereby added as follows:
10.1.5 All ferrous pipe and joints shall be polyethylene encased per AWWA C150, Method A, B, or C. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8-mil polyethylene tube or sheet. The ends of the tube or sheet shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and be sealed with 2 inch wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.
Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings
Section 10.4.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:
10.4.1.1 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with asphalt or other corrosion-retarding material after installation.
Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.4.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
10.4.1.1.1 All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.
ORDINANCE NO. _______
Section 10.4.3.2 is hereby deleted and replaced as follows:
10.4.3.2 Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation, the pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 24 inches, as measured from the interior face of the exterior wall to the center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or it shall comply with 10.4.3.2.1 through 10.4.3.2.4.
ORDINANCE NO. _______
Appendices
Appendix A is not adopted
Appendix B is adopted in its entirety as amended by the State Fire Marshal.
Appendix BB is adopted in its entirety.
Appendix C is adopted in its entirety as amended by the State Fire Marshal.
Appendix CC is adopted in its entirety.
Appendix D is not adopted.
Appendix E is not adopted.
Appendix F is not adopted.
Appendix G is not adopted.
Appendix H is adopted in its entirety.
Appendix I is not adopted.
Appendix J is not adopted.
Appendix K is not adopted.
Appendix L is not adopted.
Appendix M is not adopted.
Appendix N is not adopted.
Appendix O is not adopted.
Appendix P is not adopted.
Appendix Q is not adopted.
Section 4: Penalties for Violation of Ordinance. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, or corporation to violate any provision or to fail to comply with any of the requirements of this Ordinance or of the Code hereby adopted. Except for violations deemed to be an infraction, any person, firm, partnership or corporation violating any provision of this Ordinance or of the Code hereby adopted or failing to comply with any of their requirements shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1000.00), or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each and every person, firm, partnership, or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or any portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance or the Code hereby adopted is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm, partnership or corporation, and shall be deemed ORDINANCE NO. _______
punishable therefore as provided in this Ordinance.
Section 5: Civil Remedies Available. The violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance or of the Code hereby adopted shall constitute a nuisance and may be abated by the City through civil process by means of restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or in any other manner provided by law for the abatement of such nuisances.
Section 6: The Council finds that the actions contemplated by this ordinance are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility for the proposed ordinance to have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 7. Severability. The City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Ordinance or the Code hereby adopted be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a cour t of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences and words of this Ordinance and the Code hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 8: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published in the manner prescribed by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of _______________, _____, by the following called vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
___________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
I, Adria Jimenez, City Clerk of the City of Buena Park, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Buena Park held on the ____ day of _________________, ______, and finally passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Buena Park held on the ____ day of ______________, ____.
______________________________________
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. ___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BUENA PARK CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH
REQUIRED FINDINGS FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE BASED ON
LOCAL CLIMATIC, TOPOGRAPHIC AND/OR
GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS
A. RECITALS.
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of Buena Park (“City”) shall adopt ordinances and regulations imposing the same or modified or changed requirements as are contained in the California Building Standards Code adopted by the State pursuant to the Health and Safety Code Section; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5(a) permits the City to make modifications to the Codes comprising the California Building Standards Code (“Codes”) provided the City Council makes express findings that such modifications ar e reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, and/or topographic conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Buena Park Community Development Department has determined that certain modifications to the Codes are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of Buena Park, in order to more fully protect the public health, safety and welfare, and safeguard life and property within the City of Buena Park.
B. RESOLUTION.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council hereby finds and resolves as follows:
Section 1. The facts set forth in the Recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. The local conditions more fully described below, exist within the City of Buena Park, and justify amendments to the 2025 California Building Code, Residential Code and Fire Code identified in Sections 3, 4 and 5 of this Resolution, as adopted by Ordinance Nos. _____ and ___ of the City of Buena Park.
LOCAL CONDITIONS
I. Climatic Conditions
A. Orange County is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater, are also common to the area. These climatic conditions c ause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger.
This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires are also prone to disrupt utility services throughout the County. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene.
Resolution No. ____
B. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding conditions.
Flood conditions may affect the Orange County Fire Authority’s ability to respond to a fire or emergency condition. Floods also disrupt utility services to buildings and facilities within the County.
C. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already-taxed water supply does not. California is projected to increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent of that growth centered in Southern California.
Due to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall future water allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for additional and on-site fire protection features.
D. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high-density housing or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
II. Topographical conditions
A. Natural; slopes of 15 percent or greater generally occur throughout the foothills of Orange County. The elevation change caused by the hills creates the geological foundation on which communities with Orange County is built and will continue to build. With much of the populated flatlands already built upon, future growth will occur on steeper slopes and with greater constraints in terrain.
B. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition, which is common throughout Orange County.
C. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation that places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk and makes it necessary to provide automatic on- site fire-extinguishing systems and other pr otection measures to protect occupants and property.
III. Geological Conditions
The Orange County region is a densely populated area that has buildings constructed over and near a vast and complex network of faults that are believed to be capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size than the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. Earthquake faults run along the northeast and southwest boundaries of Orange County. The Newport-Inglewood Fault, located within Orange County was the source of the destructive 1933 Long Beach earthquake (6.3 magnitude) which took 120 lives and damaged buildings in an area from Laguna Beach to Marina Del Rey to Whittier. In December 1989, another earthquake occurred in the jurisdiction of Irvine at an unknown fault line. Regional planning for reoccurrence of earthquakes is recommended by the state of California, Department of Conservation.
Resolution No. ____
A. Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. The October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina District (San Francisco). When combined with the 34 other fires locally and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on-site fire protection for building occupants. State Department of Conservation noted in their 1988 report (Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the Newport- Inglewood Fault Zone, page 59), “unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe.”
B. Road circulation features located throughout the County also make amendments reasonably necessary. Located through the County are major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design, accompanied by occasional heavy rainfall, causes roadway flooding and landslides and at times may make an emergency access route impassable.
There are areas in Orange County that naturally have extended emergency response times that exceed the 5 minute goal.
C. Soils throughout the County possess corrosive properties that reduce the expected usable life of water services when metallic pipes are in contact with soils.
Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development separated by waterways and narrow and congested streets and the expected infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zones described above, it is prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate extended fire department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced fire flow (water) resources available for a given structure. Additional fire protection is also justified to match the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel within the Orange County Fire Authority.
Section 3. Amendments related to life and fire safety and affecting Sections 202, 502.1, 701A.3, 903.2, 903.2.8, 903.3.5.3, Table 1505.1, 1505.1.2, 1505.5, 1505.7, and Chapter 35 Referenced Standards 2022 NFPA 13 9.2.1.7, 9.4.3.1, 16.12.3.3, NFPA 13D 7.1.2, NFPA 14
7.3.1.1, and NFPA 24 6.2.8.1, 6.2.9, 10.1.5, 10.4.1.1, 10.4.1.1.1, 10.4.3.2, of the 2025 California Building Code are justified by and based on those Local Conditions described in Sections I, II, and III above.
Section 4. Amendments related to life and fire safety and affecting Sections R202, R301.9, R309.6, R313.1, R313.2, R313.3.6.2.2, R319.1, R337.1.3, R1001.13, R1001.13.1, R1001.13.2, R1001.13.3; Chapter 44 Referenced Standards Section 8.15.1.2.7, 11.1.1.1,
11.2.3.1.1.1; and 2022 NFPA 13D 7.1.2 of the 2025 California Residential Code are justified by and based on those Local Conditions described in Sections I, II, and III above.
Section 5. Amendments related to life and fire safety and affecting Sections 304.1.2, 305.6, 305.7, 307.6, 307.6.1, 307.6.2, 307.6.2.1, 324,325, 326, 327, 327.1, 327.2, 407.5, 501.1, 510.1, 903.2, 903.2.8, 903.3.5.3, 1205.2, 2808.2, 2808.3, 2808.4, 2808.7, 2808.9, 2808.11, 2808.11.1, 2808.11.2, 2808.12, 2808.13, 2808.14, 2808.15, 2808.16, 4903.3, 5001.5.2, Resolution No. ____
5003.1.1.1, 5608.2, 5608.3, and Chapter 80 Referenced Standards 2022, NFPA 13 9.2.1.7,
9.4.3.1, 16.12.3.3, NFPA 13D 7.1.2, NFPA 14 7.3.1.1, and NFPA 24 6.2.8.1, 6.2.9, 10.1.5,
10.4.1.1, 10.4.1.1.1, 10.4.3.2, of the 2025 California Fire Code are justified by and based on those Local Conditions identified in Sections I, II, and III above.
Section 6. The City of Buena Park Community Development Department shall file copies of this Resolution and Ordinance Nos. _________ with the California Building Standards Commission as required by Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7.
Section 7. This Resolution shall become effective upon Ordinance Nos. ______ becoming effective.
Section 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of _______________ _____, by the following called vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
______________________________________
M a y o r
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
I, Adria Jimenez, City Clerk of the City of Buena Park, California, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Buena Park, held this _____ day of ________________ _____.
______________________________________
City Clerk
November 12, 2025
PUBLIC HEARING
Item No. 6B.
City Council Agenda Report
RESOLUTION REVISING THE FEES APPLICABLE TO COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROGRAMSAND FACILITY RENTALS
PREPARED BY PRESENTED BY
Mark Sauceda, Community Services Supervisor Mark Sauceda, Community Services Supervisor
DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
Jim Box, Director of Community Services Aaron France, City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1) Adopt a resolution revising the fees and charges for Community Services Department programs and facilityrentals.
PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL ACTION
On June 26, 2018, the City Council adopted a resolution establishing and revising fees for Community Services Department programs and facility rentals following the renovation of Ruth Walp Hall. That action represented thelast comprehensive revision to the Community Services fee schedule.
DISCUSSION
The City of Buena Park establishes fees for the use of its recreation facilities and participation in CommunityServices programs to partially recover the cost of providing these services. These fees have remained unchangedsince 2018. During that time, operational and personnel costs have increased and the City has made substantial improvements to its recreation infrastructure.
Recent facility enhancements include the renovation of the William Peak Park Pool, improvements to theBoisseranc Park Pool, and planned renovations to the Community Gardens. In conjunction with these facilityupgrades, staff has expanded and enhanced program offerings such as "Dive-in" movies, additional swim lessonsessions, and have developed new partnerships with local school districts.
These investments have improved the quality, safety, and accessibility of recreation facilities and programs forBuena Park residents. To manitain these service levels and continue offering high-quality programs, staffrecommends adjusting the fees to better align with the actual cost of service delivery.
The proposed resolution updates the fee changes for Communty Services Department programs and facility rentalsas described in Exhibit No. 1. The revised rates are consistent with the City's cost recovery policy and do notexceed the estimated reasonable cost for providing each service or program.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
A Notice of Public Hearing was posted at City Hall, the Buena Park Library, and the Ehlers Event Center on October 30, 2025. The Notice was also published in the Buena Park Independent on October 31, 2025, as required by law. As of the publication date of this report Cit, they has not yet received any inquiries or comments regarding the proposed action.
BUDGET IMPACT
Staff projects that the fee modification to these Community Services Department programs and facilityrentals would result in a projected annual revenue increase of $65,000.
Attachments
CS Fee Schedule Resolution - November 2025.pdf
Att C - Community Services NOVEMBER 2025.pdf
RESOLUTION NO.__________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BUENA PARK REVISING AND ESTABLISHING FEES AND
CHARGES FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PROGRAMS AND FACILITY RENTALS.
A. Recitals.
(i) Pursuant to the provisions of the California Constitution, the laws of the State of California, and City ordinances, the City of Buena Park is authorized to adopt and implement rates, fees and charges for certain municipal services, provided the same do not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing such services.
(ii) The City Council of the City of Buena Park has heretofore adopted a unified fee schedule establishing various schedules of rates, fees and charges for services provided by the various City departments, including, but not limited to, rates, fees and charges for the processing of applications, issuance of certain kinds of permits and related public services.
(iii) The City Council desires to modify and/or establish rates, fees and charges for certain services and programs provided by the Community Services Department , as set forth herein, and to incorporate the same into the updated unified fee schedule.
(vi) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby found, determined and resolved by the City Council of the City of Buena Park as follows:
1. The City Council hereby finds and determines that, based upon the data, information, analyses, oral and written documentation heretofore presented to this City Council, the rates, fees and charges described in Exhibit No. 1 do not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service or program to which the rate, fee or charge applies.
2. The rates, fees and charges set forth in Exhibit No. 1 for the Community Services Department are hereby approved and adopted and shall be imposed commencing upon the effective date of this resolution. Said rates, fees and charges shall supersede and replace any prior rates, fees and/or charges for the same service or program previously established by the City Council.
3. All provisions of previously adopted resolutions establishing or revising, or that are otherwise inconsistent with, any of the rates, fees or charges identified in Exhibit No. 1 are hereby repealed.
4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. _______
PASSED AND ADOPTED th is _____ day of _______________ _____, by the following called vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS
___________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
City Clerk
I, Adria M. Jimenez, MMC , City Clerk of the City of Buena Park, California, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Buena Park, held thi s _____ day of ________________ _____.
___________________________________
City Clerk
CITY OF BUENA PARK
FEE SCHEDULE
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES
Description Fee Notes
Community Services 1 Attachment “C”
05/2020
(Reso 12192 adopted 2/24/09; Reso 12317 adopted 12/08/09; Reso 12520 adopted 1/1/11; Reso 12706 adopted 03/13/12; Reso 13418, adopted 04/12/16; Reso 13817, adopted 06/26/2018) A. FACILITIES
1. Ehlers Event Center
a. Ruth Walp Hall (Liberty Hall) - Full Room
1) City Sponsored Group $48 Per Hour
2) Non-Profit Group $80 Per Hour
3) Private $135 Per Hour
4) Private with Beer and Wine $200 Per Hour
5) Commercial $190 Per Hour
6) Refundable Security Deposit $500 Per Rental
7) Refundable Security Deposit (Beer & Wine)$1,000 Per Rental (Beer & Wine) 8) Kitchen Rental $53 Per Rental
9) Stage Fee $53 Per Rental
10) Set Up Fee $132 Per Rental
11) Clean Up Fee $132 Per Rental
12) Staff Hourly Fee $20 Per Hour
b. Ruth Walp Hall (Liberty Hall) – Half-room (Stage/Lobby) 1) City Sponsored Group $32 Per Hour
2) Non-Profit Group $48 Per Hour
3) Private $80 Per Hour
4) Private with Beer and Wine $120 Per Hour
5) Commercial $158 Per Hour
6) Refundable Security Deposit $500 Per Rental
7) Refundable Security Deposit (Beer & Wine)$1,000 Per Rental (Beer & Wine) 8) Kitchen Rental $53 Per Rental
9) Stage Fee $53 Per Rental
10) Set Up Fee $132 Per Rental
11) Clean Up Fee $132 Per Rental
12) Staff Hourly Fee $20 Per Hour
CITY OF BUENA PARK
FEE SCHEDULE
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES
Description Fee Notes
Community Services 2 Attachment “C”
05/2020
c. Veterans Hall
1) City Sponsored Group $27 Per Hour
2) Non-Profit Group $42 Per Hour
3) Private $69 Per Hour
4) Commercial $158 Per Hour
5) Refundable Security Deposit $500 Per Rental
6) Set Up Fee $65 Per Rental
7) Clean Up Fee $132 Per Rental
8) Staff Hourly Fee $20 Per Hour
d. Conference Room C
1) City Sponsored Group $11 Per Hour
2) Non-Profit Group $16 Per Hour
3) Private $32 Per Hour
4) Commercial $79 Per Hour
5) Refundable Security Deposit $100 Per Rental
6) Set Up Fee $11 Per Rental
7) Staff Hourly Fee $20 Per Hour
e. Heritage Hall - Full Room
1) City Sponsored Group $79 Per Hour
2) Non-Profit Group $90 Per Hour
3) Private $158 Per Hour
4) Private with Beer and Wine $237 Per Hour
5) Commercial $210 Per Hour
6) Refundable Security Deposit $500 Per Rental
7) Refundable Security Deposit (Beer & Wine)$1,000 Per Rental (Beer & Wine) 8) Kitchen Rental $53 Per Rental
9) Audio Visual Fee $105 Per Rental
10) Stage Fee $53 Per Rental
11) Set Up Fee $132 Per Rental
CITY OF BUENA PARK
FEE SCHEDULE
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES
Description Fee Notes
Community Services 3 Attachment “C”
05/2020
12) Clean Up Fee $132 Per Rental
13) Staff Hourly Fee $20 Per Hour
f. Heritage Hall - Half Room
1) City Sponsored Group $53 Per Hour
2) Non-Profit Group $58 Per Hour
3) Private $121 Per Hour
4) Private with Beer and Wine $189 Per Hour
5) Commercial $142 Per Hour
6) Refundable Security Deposit $500 Per Rental
7) Refundable Security Deposit (Beer & Wine)$1,000 Per Rental (Beer & Wine) 8) Kitchen Rental $53 Per Rental
9) Audio Visual Fee $105 Per Rental
10) Stage Fee $53 Per Rental
11) Set Up Fee $132 Per Rental
12) Clean Up Fee $132 Per Rental
13) Staff Hourly Fee $20 Per Hour
g. The Plaza
1) Private $150 Per Hour
2) Private with Beer and Wine $210 Per Hour
3) Kitchen Rental $53 Per Rental
4) Audio Visual Fee $105 Per Rental
5) Set Up Fee $132 Per Rental
6) Clean Up Fee $132 Per Rental
6) Refundable Security Deposit $500 Per Rental
7) Refundable Security Deposit (Beer & Wine)$1,000 Per Rental (Beer & Wine) 8) Staff Hourly $20 Per Hour
CITY OF BUENA PARK
FEE SCHEDULE
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES
Description Fee Notes
Community Services 4 Attachment “C”
05/2020
h. Event Package (Heritage Hall & The Plaza)
1) Private $252 Per Hour
2) Private with Beer and Wine $326 Per Hour
3) Set Up Fee $185 Per Rental
4) Clean Up Fee $185 Per Rental
6) Refundable Security Deposit $500 Per Rental
7) Refundable Security Deposit (Beer/Wine) $1,000 Per Rental 8) Staff Hourly $20 Per Hour
i. Event Package (Heritage Hall, The Plaza & Veterans Hall) 1) Private $294 Per Hour
2) Private with Beer and Wine $378 Per Hour
3) Set Up Fee $252 Per Rental
4) Clean Up Fee $252 Per Rental
5) Refundable Security Deposit $500 Per Rental
6) Refundable Security Deposit (Beer/Wine)$1,000 Per Rental 7) Staff Hourly $20 Per Hour
2. Community Center
a. Ballroom – Full Room
1) Private $147 Per Hour
2) Private with Beer and Wine $210 Per Hour
3) Kitchen Rental $53 Per Rental
4) Audio Visual Fee $105 Per Rental
5) Dance Floor Fee $53 Per Rental
6) Set Up Fee $132 Per Rental
7) Clean Up Fee $132 Per Rental
8) Refundable Security Deposit $500 Per Rental
9) Refundable Security Deposit (Beer & Wine)$1,000 Per Rental (Beer & Wine) 10) Staff Hourly $20 Per Hour
CITY OF BUENA PARK
FEE SCHEDULE
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES
Description Fee Notes
Community Services 5 Attachment “C”
05/2020
b. Ballroom – Two-thirds Capacity
1) Private $116 Per Hour
2) Private with Beer and Wine $168 Per Hour
3) Kitchen Rental $53 Per Rental
4) Audio Visual Fee $105 Per Rental
5) Dance Floor Fee $53 Per Rental
6) Set Up Fee $132 Per Rental
7) Clean Up Fee $132 Per Rental
8) Refundable Security Deposit $500 Per Rental
9) Refundable Security Deposit (Beer & Wine)$1,000 Per Rental (Beer & Wine) 10) Staff Hourly $20 Per Hour
c. Ballroom – One-thirds Capacity
1) Private $95 Per Hour
2) Private with Beer and Wine $147 Per Hour
3) Kitchen Rental $53 Per Rental
4) Audio Visual Fee $105 Per Rental
5) Dance Floor Fee $53 Per Rental
6) Set Up Fee $69 Per Rental
7) Clean Up Fee $69 Per Rental
8) Refundable Security Deposit $500 Per Rental
9) Refundable Security Deposit (Beer & Wine)$1,000 Per Rental (Beer & Wine) 10) Staff Hourly $20 Per Hour
CITY OF BUENA PARK
FEE SCHEDULE
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES
Description Fee Notes
Community Services 6 Attachment “C”
05/2020
d. Mayor’s Garden
1) Private $95 Per Hour
2) Private with Beer and Wine $147 Per Hour
3) Kitchen Rental $53 Per Rental
4) Audio Visual Fee $105 Per Rental
5) Set Up Fee $69 Per Rental
6) Clean Up Fee $69 Per Rental
7) Refundable Security Deposit $100 Per Rental
8) Refundable Security Deposit(Beer & Wine) $500 Per Rental (Beer & Wine) 9) Staff Hourly $20 Per Hour
e. Orchid Room
1) Private $53 Per Hour
2) Private with Beer and Wine $90 Per Hour
3) Set Up Fee $69 Per Rental
4) Clean Up Fee $69 Per Rental
6) Refundable Security Deposit $100 Per Rental
7) Refundable Security Deposit(Beer & Wine) $500 Per Rental (Beer & Wine) 8) Staff Hourly $20 Per Hour
f. Tulip Room, Carnation Room, Iris Room, or Lily Room
1) Private $42 Per Hour
2) Set Up Fee $27 Per Rental
3) Clean Up Fee $27 Per Rental
4) Refundable Security Deposit $100 Per Rental
5) Staff Hourly $20 Per Hour
CITY OF BUENA PARK
FEE SCHEDULE
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES
Description Fee Notes
Community Services 7 Attachment “C”
05/2020
g. Event Package (Full Ballroom, Mayor’s Garden & Orchid Room) 1) Private $252 Per Hour
2) Private with Beer and Wine $368 Per Hour
3) Set Up Fee $210 Per Rental
4) Clean Up Fee $210 Per Rental
5) Refundable Security Deposit $500 Per Rental
6) Refundable Security Deposit $1,000 Per Rental (Beer & Wine) 7) Staff Hourly Fee $20 Per Hour
*20% discount hourly rate for Buena Park residents Monday through Thursday. Non-profit groups receive discount of hourly room rate if booking less than 60-days from date of event.
**Beer and Wine is NOT permitted if the event is focused on a minor.
3. Park Clubhouses
a. Boisseranc Park
1) City Sponsored Group $9 Per Hour
2) Non-Profit Group $16 Per Hour
3) Private $21 Per Hour
4) Commercial $53 Per Hour
5) Refundable Security Deposit $50 Per Rental
6) Set Up Fee $21 Per Rental
b. Peak Park, Brenner Park
1) City Sponsored Group $9 Per Hour
2) Non-Profit Group $13 Per Hour
3) Private $19 Per Hour
4) Commercial $53 Per Hour
5) Refundable Security Deposit $50 Per Rental
6) Set Up Fee $21 Per Rental
CITY OF BUENA PARK
FEE SCHEDULE
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES
Description Fee Notes
Community Services 8 Attachment “C”
05/2020
4. Pools
a. Municipal/Boisseranc (Open Recreation Swim)
1) Child $2.00 Per Session Change $1.00 to $2.00
2) Adult $3.00 Per Session Change $1.50 to $3.00
3) Ticket Book $13 Per Book ($10 value) Change $8 to $13
b. Swim Lessons (Per Lesson)
1) Child 6 yrs. to Adult $50 Per Session (9 Classes) Change $42 to $50 2) Parent & Me $50 Per Session (9 Classes) Change $42 to $50 3) Tiny Tot Class $50 Per Session (9 Classes) Change $42 to $50
c. Swim Lessons (Private) $160 Per Session (9 Classes) Change $137 to $160
d. Pool Rental
1) Boisseranc Park
a. City-Assisted Group $42 Per Hour
b. Non-Profit Group $48 Per Hour
c. Private $80 Per Hour Change $53 to $80
d. Commercial $69 Per Hour
2) Municipal
a. City-Sponsored Group $58 Per Hour
b. Non-Profit Group $63 Per Hour
c. Private $100 Per Hour Change $70 to $100
d. Commercial $100 Per Hour
CITY OF BUENA PARK
FEE SCHEDULE
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES
Description Fee Notes
Community Services 9 Attachment “C”
05/2020
B. MISCELLANEOUS
1. Adult Softball
a. 10-week Session $390 Per Team
b. 5-week Session $195 Per Team
2. Field Rentals
a. Ball Field Rentals
1) City-Assisted $19 Per Hour
2) Non-Profit $28 Per Hour
3) Private $36 Per Hour
4) Commercial $53 Per Hour
5) Staff Fee $20 Per Hour
b. Ball Field Rentals with Lights
1) City-Assisted $28 Per Hour
2) Non-Profit Group $36 Per Hour
3) Private $51 Per Hour
4) Commercial $74 Per Hour
5) Staff Fee $20 Per Hour
c. Field Preparation
1) City-Assisted $21 Per Field
2) Non-Profit Group $21 Per Field
3) Private $29 Per Field
4) Commercial $29 Per Field
CITY OF BUENA PARK
FEE SCHEDULE
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES
Description Fee Notes
Community Services 10 Attachment “C”
05/2020
3. Basketball Court Rentals
a. Boisseranc Basketball Court with Lights
1) City-Assisted $16 Per Hour
2) Non-Profit $16 Per Hour
3) Private $30 Per Hour
4) Commercial $30 Per Hour
b. Brenner Basketball Court with Lights
1) City-Assisted $19 Per Hour
2) Non-Profit $19 Per Hour
3) Private $32 Per Hour
4) Commercial $32 Per Hour
c. Larwin Basketball Court with Lights
1) City Assisted $13 Per Hour
2) Non-Profit $13 Per Hour
3) Private $19 Per Hour
4) Commercial $19 Per Hour
4. Sports Programs
a. Flag Football
1) Clinic $40 Per Child Change $30 to $40
2) A, B, C Divisions $50 Per Child Change $40 to $50
b. P-Nut Baseball
1) Clinic $40 Per Child Change $30 to $40
2) P-Nut/Sr. Minor/Sr. Major/Major/Teen $50 Per Child Change $40 to $50
CITY OF BUENA PARK
FEE SCHEDULE
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES
Description Fee Notes
Community Services 11 Attachment “C”
05/2020
c. Youth soccer
1) Clinic $40 Per Child Change $30 to $40
2) A, B, C Divisions $50 Per Child Change $40 to $50
d. Youth Basketball
1) Clinic $40 Per Child Change $30 to $40
2) A, B, C Divisions $50 Per Child Change $40 to $50
5. Community Theatre Tickets
a. Children (12 & under) $12 Per Ticket Remove
b. Seniors $14 Per Ticket Remove
c. Adult $16 Per Ticket Remove
6. Children’s Theatre Tickets
a. Children (12 & under) /Senior $12 Per Ticket Change $9 to $12 b. Adult $12 Per Ticket Change $9 to $12
c. Participation Fee $95 Per Child
7. Autumn Nights and Jazz Concert Tickets $21 Per Ticket Remove
8. Special Events
a. Candy Caneland Craft Vendors $35 Per Booth
b. Candy Caneland Food/Game Vendor $20 Per Booth
c. Santa Visits $25 Per 15 min. visit
CITY OF BUENA PARK
FEE SCHEDULE
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES
Description Fee Notes
Community Services 12 Attachment “C”
05/2020
9. Picnic Shelter Rentals
a. Bellis East Shelter, Bellis West Shelter, Peak East Shelter, Larwin Shelter 1) City Sponsored $200 Per Day Change $160 to $200 2) Non-Profit $200 Per Day Change $160 to $200
3) Private $200 Per Day Change $160 to $200
4) Commercial $200 Per Day Change $160 to $200
b. Peak West Shelter, Boisseranc East Shelter, Boisseranc West Shelter, San Marino Heroes Shelter and Smith Murphy Friendship Shelter 1) City Sponsored $180 Per Day Change $135 to $180 2) Non-profit $180 Per Day Change $135 to $180
3) Private $180 Per Day Change $135 to $180
4) Commercial $180 Per Day Change $135 to $180
10. Senior Center
a. Weekly Dances $6 Per Person
b. Bingo $0.25 Per Card
11. Community Gardens
a. Small Plot $60 Per Plot Change $40* to $60
b. Medium Plot $80 Per Plot Change $60* to $80
c. Large Plot $100 Per Plot Change $78* to $100
12. Gymnasium Rentals (Reso. 12135, adopted 10/28/08)
a. Open Gym
1) Child $2 Per Session Change $1 to $2
2) Adult $3 Per Session Change $2 to $3
b. Sports Classes – City-run
1) 6-week class, once per week $27 Per Session (6 classes x 1 hr ea) 2) 4-week class, twice per week $37 Per Session (8 classes x 1 hr ea)
CITY OF BUENA PARK
FEE SCHEDULE
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES
Description Fee Notes
Community Services 13 Attachment “C”
05/2020
c. Sports Camps
1) 1-week camp, five days per week $74 Per Session (5 classes x 4 hrs ea) 2) 1-week camp, five days per week $37 Per Session (5 classes x 2 hrs ea)
d. Adult Basketball - 5 on 5
1) 10-week season $370 Per team + $30 officials fee paid at game 2) 5-week season $185 Per team + $30 officials fee paid at game
e. Adult Basketball - 3 on 3
1) 8-week season $210 Per team (no officials)
2) 4-week season $105 Per team (no officials)
f. Adult Volleyball
1) 10-week season $315 Per team + $15 officials fee paid at game 2) 5-week season $160 Per team + $15 officials fee paid at game
g. Rentals
1) Full court
(a) City-Assisted $21 Per hour
(b) Non-Profit $32 Per hour
(c) Private $42 Per hour
(d) Commercial $79 Per hour
(e) Staff Fee $20 Per hour
2) Half court
(a) City-Assisted $11 Per Hour
(b) Non-Profit $21 Per Hour
(c) Private $27 Per Hour
(d) Commercial $42 Per Hour
(e) Staff Fee $20 Per Hour
CITY OF BUENA PARK
FEE SCHEDULE
DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES
Description Fee Notes
Community Services 14 Attachment “C”
05/2020
13. Contract Class Administrative Fee $2 Per Registration
14. Active Software Fee 5% increase Per Contract Class
November 12, 2025
STUDY SESSION
Item No. 9A.
City Council Agenda Report
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON PROPOSED ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES (ECMS) FORCITY FACILITIES
PREPARED BY PRESENTED BY
Deepthi Arabolu, Assistant City EngineerMina Mikhael, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
Mina Mikhael, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Aaron France, City Manager
PURPOSE
The City partnered with NORESCO, LLC and NV5 Consultants, Inc. to complete an Investment Grade Audit (IGA) identifying feasible energy conservation and efficiency improvements for City facilities. The project is approximately 75% complete, and this report provides the City Council an opportunity to review the findings and direct staff on which Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) should proceed to the final design and financing stage.
BACKGROUND
In August 2024, the City approved an agreement with NORESCO to conduct an IGA under the Energy Services Agreement framework authorized by California Government Code §4217. NV5 serves as the City’s independent technical advisor to ensure accuracy, oversight, and owner representation throughout the process.
The IGA includes three phases:
1. 50% IGA: Preliminary assessments and ECM identification
2. 90% IGA: Detailed engineering, financial modeling, and design development
3. Final IGA: Guaranteed savings and Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) establishment The City Council previously authorized NORESCO to proceed to the 90% IGA phase in May 2025.
DISCUSSION
Over the course of the 90% IGA Phase, NORESCO and NV5 have collaborated with City staff to refine, validate, and prioritize ECMs based on feasibility, cost-effectiveness, operational benefits, and alignment with the City’s sustainability goals. Key activities completed during this phase include:
Detailed engineering and savings analyses for each ECM
Updated cost estimates based on current market data and subcontractor quotes Evaluation of applicable incentives and funding opportunities (e.g., utility rebates, state and federal grants, and the Microgrid Incentive Program)
Lifecycle cost and return-on-investment analyses to identify financially viable measures Refinement of project phasing and implementation options based on staff feedback and facility needs FEASIBLE ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES (ECMs)
The following ECM categories were identified based on feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with the City’s sustainability goals:
Lighting Upgrades: LED retrofits at City facilities and exterior areas HVAC Optimization: Replacement of aging systems with high-efficiency units and controls EV Infrastructure: Charging equipment to support City fleet electrification Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems: Reduce electrical consumption and costs Window Film Installation: Improve occupant comfort and building energy performance Evaluated Sites: City Hall, City Yard, Police Department, Community Center, Ehlers Event Center, William Peak Park, Boisseranc Park, Brenner Park, and San Antonio Park
Each measure has been analyzed for annual energy savings (kWh / therms / water) and considers the following criteria:
Cost savings ($)
Implementation cost
Simple payback / Net present value (NPV)
Available incentives and rebates
A summary of each ECM scenario, including EntelliChoice model outputs, is provided in Attachment 1.
FINANCIAL SCENARIOS
City staff, NORESCO, and NV5 evaluated multiple ECM combinations to determine cash-neutral options over a 20- year period. Each scenario includes available incentives and federal tax benefits.
Scenario Description City ContributionTotal CostCash Flow Result (20-Year Term)
Scenario 1All ECMs (Comprehensive Package)$4.0 M $11.5 M Cash-neutral Scenario 2 All ECMs excluding Solar $3.2 M $7.1 M Cash-neutral Scenario 3Three Solar Sites (PD, City Hall,
Ehlers) + Lighting + Window Film
$2.0 M $8.3 M Cash-neutral
Scenario 4Solar at Ehlers only + Lighting +
Window Film
$1.4 M $5.9 M Cash-neutral
Scenario 5Fleet Chargers (City Hall/PD) + Solar
at Ehlers + Lighting + Window Film
$1.5 M $6.4 M Cash-neutral
SAFE HARBOR AND INCENTIVE ELIGIBILITY
The proposed solar PV systems (approx. 499 kW-DC) qualify for federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) benefits under IRS Notice 2025-42.
To maintain eligibility, the City must meet the 5% Safe Harbor spending threshold by July 2026.
Key Milestones:
Q4 2025: Engage Tax and Assurance Firm; confirm project eligibility for federal adders Q1 2026: Finalize IGA and execute Construction Contract Q2 2026: Complete engineered plans, interconnection applications, and 5% cost expenditure Q3 2026 (July 4): Deadline to meet Safe Harbor threshold Staff will also pursue EV charger rebates and Low-Income Community Adders to further improve project economics.
Earlier this year, the City Council gave direction to staff to pursue a grant called the Microgrid Incentive Program (MIP) which allows applicants to apply for funding to design and build a microgrid that contains solar and battery systems that provide resiliency through clean energy. The City is currently working on the application which will designate Civic Center as the microgrid. This direction corresponds with the recently adopted Buena Park Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP), Section M3, which calls for enhanced renewable energy generation to minimize carbon emissions while offering backup generation sources. The CAAP also identifies goals to include solar systems across other city-owned facilities as well as increased Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations (Section M1), and implement energy efficient retrofits of existing buildings (Section M3).
After internal staff discussions between several departments, staff believes Option 5 (described above) might be a good alternative. This option adds solar improvements at Ehler's Event Center and allows the City to continue pursuing the MIP funding, which could result in solar improvements of approximately $15M at the Civic Center.
This option also allows the City to enhance its fleet EV charging systems at locations that are most likely to be utilized in the near future and allows us to purchase additional EV vehicles over the new few years with adequate fleet charging stations. This option also includes lighting upgrades and window film upgrades across all our facilities which will result in reduced electricity consumption as outlined in Section M3 of the CAP.
NEXT STEPS
Pending City Council direction, staff will:
1. Identify preferred ECM scenario(s) for the Final IGA
2. Complete the Final IGA with guaranteed savings and GMP
3. Execute the Energy Services Agreement and Design-Build Contract with NORESCO
4. Begin construction and commissioning of selected ECMs — target completion: July 2026
Attachments
75% IGA Phase Project Scenarios 1-5_103025.pdf
1 * Incentives & Rebates are estimates and are not guaranteed by NORESCO Cash Flow
Sustainability
Risk Mitigation
Measure
75% ROM
Pricing
Incentives
& Rebates*
Yrs Net
Simple
Payback
% of Project
Guaranteed
Savings
Metric Tons
of CO2
Avoided Benefits to City & Community
Buena Park priorities
Int & Ext LED Retrofits
City Hall, Police Dept, City Yard, Comm Ctr, Ehlers. Boisseranc, Brenner, Peak & Bellis Parks $1,826,100 $113,189 14 51.3% 162 •Savings, Reduced energy consumption •Reduced maintenance
Athletic Field Lighting LED Retrofits
Boisseranc, San Antonio, Peak & Bellis Parks
$1,862,587 $18,495 110 6.8% 28 •Out of Warranty Replacements •Reduced maintenance
HVAC Replacements
City Hall, Police Dept, City Yard, Ehlers Event Ctr
$1,369,502 $21,437 100 5.5% 40 •Replacement of obsolete & aged units •Reduced maintenance, higher-efficiency
HVAC Controls
City Yard, Comm Ctr, Ehlers Event Ctr. Boisseranc & Peak Parks $323,233 $1,891 27 4.9% 6 •Energy conservation
•Improved occupant comfort
Level 3 Fleet EV Charger
City Hall
$291,095 $19,891 289 0.4% 6 •Compliance with CARB mandates •Reduced fleet fuel costs
Level 2 Fleet EV Chargers
City Hall, Police Dept, City Yard, Ehlers Event Ctr
$691,284 $19,073 14 19.1% 106 •Compliance with CARB mandates •Rapid Fleet EV charging
Level 2 Public EV Chargers
Ehlers Event Ctr
$329,560 $48,450 21 5.4% 0 •Expands community access
•Reduces emissions
Window Film
City Hall, City Yard, Comm Ctr, Ehlers Event Ctr, Peak Park $366,942 $26,876 21 6.6% 40 •Occupant comfort, Savings
•Secures maximum SoCalREN incentive
Totals $7,060,303 $269,301 28 100% 388
Exceeds Objective Somewhat Meets Objective Does Not Meet Objective Scenario 1 Project Impact Worksheet
* Incentives & Rebates are estimates and are not guaranteed by NORESCO EV Charger station O&M bundled into ECM total cost Includes 10 years of O&M and 10 years of Network costs. Costs do not include replacement of the charger after end of 10-year coverage 2 Project Turnkey Price: $ 7,060,303
Savings During Construction: - $ 116,312 City’s Capital Contribution (Avoided Cost): -$ - Utility Incentives & Rebates*: - $ 269,301 Other Cost: + $ -
Capitalized Construction Interest: + $ 518,732 Total Lease Balance when Repayment Commences: $ 7,193,421 Finance Rate: 5.000%
Effective Savings Escalation Rate: 3.03%
NPV of Cash Flow: ($3,307,273)
IRR: -0.32%
Year Utility Savings O&M Savings Guaranteed
Total Savings
Repayment of
Financing M&V Service O&M Service* Total Cost Net Cash Flow 0 $134,329 $7,333 $116,312 $116,312 $0 $0 $116,312 $0
1 $238,576 $30,619 $244,240 $491,764 $8,473 $22,656 $522,893 -$278,653 2 $245,742 $31,614 $266,701 $513,291 $8,727 $23,336 $545,354 -$278,653 3 $253,124 $32,642 $274,791 $520,419 $8,989 $24,036 $553,444 -$278,653 4 $260,728 $33,702 $283,125 $527,763 $9,258 $24,757 $561,778 -$278,653 5 $268,560 $34,798 $291,713 $535,331 $9,536 $25,500 $570,367 -$278,653 6 $276,627 $35,929 $300,562 $543,128 $9,822 $26,265 $579,215 -$278,653 7 $284,937 $37,096 $309,678 $551,162 $10,117 $27,053 $588,332 -$278,653 8 $293,496 $38,302 $319,072 $559,441 $10,420 $27,864 $597,725 -$278,653 9 $302,312 $39,547 $328,751 $567,971 $10,733 $28,700 $607,404 -$278,653 10 $311,394 $40,832 $338,724 $576,761 $11,055 $29,561 $617,377 -$278,653 11 $320,748 $42,159 $349,000 $616,266 $11,387 $0 $627,653 -$278,653 12 $330,383 $43,529 $359,587 $626,512 $11,728 $0 $638,240 -$278,653 13 $340,308 $44,944 $370,496 $637,070 $12,080 $0 $649,150 -$278,653 14 $350,531 $46,405 $381,737 $647,948 $12,443 $0 $660,390 -$278,653 15 $361,061 $47,913 $393,319 $659,156 $12,816 $0 $671,972 -$278,653 16 $371,907 $49,470 $405,251 $670,704 $13,200 $0 $683,905 -$278,653 17 $383,080 $51,078 $417,548 $682,605 $13,596 $0 $696,201 -$278,653 18 $394,588 $52,738 $430,217 $694,866 $14,004 $0 $708,870 -$278,653 19 $406,442 $54,452 $443,271 $707,500 $14,424 $0 $721,924 -$278,653 20 $418,652 $56,221 $456,720 $720,517 $14,857 $0 $735,374 -$278,653 Totals $6,547,525 $851,323 $7,080,814 $12,166,487 $227,668 $259,726 $12,653,881 -$5,573,066 A City contribution of $3.2mil makes this scenario
cash neutral over a 20-Year financing term
Scenario 1 Financed Energy Savings Project Cash Flow
3* Incentives & Rebates are estimates and are not guaranteed by NORESCO.
Cash Flow
Sustainability
Risk Mitigation
Measure
75% ROM
Pricing
Incentives
& Rebates*
Yrs Net
Simple
Payback
% of Project
Guaranteed
Savings
Metric Tons
of CO2
Avoided Benefits to City & Community
Buena Park priorities
Int & Ext LED Retrofits
City Hall, Police Dept, City Yard, Comm Ctr, Ehlers. Boisseranc, Brenner, Peak & Bellis Parks $1,598,914 $113,189 12 30.9% 162 •Savings, Reduced energy consumption •Reduced maintenance
Athletic Field Lighting LED Retrofits
Boisseranc, San Antonio, Peak & Bellis Parks
$1,630,684 $18,495 96 4.1% 28 •Out of Warranty Replacements •Reduced maintenance
HVAC Replacements
City Hall, Police Dept, City Yard, Ehlers Event Ctr
$1,193,893 $21,437 87 3.3% 40 •Replacement of obsolete & aged units •Reduced maintenance, higher-efficiency
HVAC Controls
City Yard, Comm Ctr, Ehlers Event Ctr. Boisseranc & Peak Parks $265,231 $1,891 22 2.9% 6 •Energy conservation
•Improved occupant comfort
Level 2 Fleet EV Chargers
City Hall, Police Dept, City Yard, Ehlers Event Ctr
$591,234 $19,073 12 11.5% 106 •Compliance with CARB mandates •Rapid Fleet EV charging
Level 3 Fleet EV Charger
City Hall
$236,765 $19,891 231 0.2% 3 •Compliance with CARB mandates •Reduced fleet fuel costs
Level 2 Public EV Chargers
Ehlers Event Ctr
$270,835 $48,450 17 3.2% 0 •Expands community access
•Reduces emissions
Solar PV Roof & Carport System, TPO Roof Replacement Police Dept
$1,864,045 $512,820 25 13.5% 234 •Savings over decades of output •Enhanced output with roof reflectivity
Solar PV Carport Systems
City Hall
$1,058,271 $423,308 19 8.4% 127 •Savings over decades of output •Shaded parking
Solar PV Carport & Battery System
Ehlers Event Ctr
$2,471,407 $988,563 20 17.9% 209 •Power and energy savings •Provides for a level of resiliency
Window Film
City Hall, City Yard, Comm Ctr, Ehlers Event Ctr, Peak Park $303,944 $26,876 17 4.0% 40 •Occupant comfort, Savings
•Secures maximum SoCalREN incentive
Totals $11,485,223 $2,193,992 23 100% 958
Exceeds Objective Somewhat Meets Objective Does Not Meet Objective Scenario 2 Project Impact Worksheet
Year Utility Savings O&M Savings Guaranteed
Total Savings
Repayment of
Financing M&V Service O&M Service* Total Cost Net Cash Flow 0 $151,365 $7,333 $129,941 $129,941 $0 $0 $129,941 $0
1 $2,445,044 $30,619 $2,330,543 $2,631,200 $15,217 $35,564 $2,681,981 -$351,438 2 $431,635 $31,614 $418,113 $717,246 $15,674 $36,631 $769,550 -$351,438 3 $444,593 $32,642 $430,744 $728,308 $16,144 $37,730 $782,181 -$351,438 4 $457,941 $33,702 $443,756 $739,704 $16,628 $38,861 $795,194 -$351,438 5 $471,689 $34,798 $457,162 $751,446 $17,127 $40,027 $808,600 -$351,438 6 $485,851 $35,929 $470,974 $763,543 $17,641 $41,228 $822,412 -$351,438 7 $500,437 $37,096 $485,202 $776,005 $18,170 $42,465 $836,640 -$351,438 8 $515,461 $38,302 $499,861 $788,845 $18,715 $43,739 $851,299 -$351,438 9 $530,937 $39,547 $514,963 $802,074 $19,277 $45,051 $866,401 -$351,438 10 $546,877 $40,832 $530,522 $815,702 $19,855 $46,403 $881,959 -$351,438 11 $563,295 $42,159 $546,550 $860,190 $20,450 $17,347 $897,988 -$351,438 12 $580,207 $43,529 $563,063 $875,570 $21,064 $17,867 $914,501 -$351,438 13 $597,627 $44,944 $580,077 $891,415 $21,696 $18,403 $931,515 -$351,438 14 $615,569 $46,405 $597,603 $907,739 $22,347 $18,955 $949,041 -$351,438 15 $634,050 $47,913 $615,660 $924,557 $23,017 $19,524 $967,098 -$351,438 16 $653,086 $49,470 $634,262 $941,883 $23,708 $20,110 $985,700 -$351,438 17 $672,694 $51,078 $653,428 $959,734 $24,419 $20,713 $1,004,866 -$351,438 18 $692,891 $52,738 $673,173 $978,125 $25,152 $21,334 $1,024,611 -$351,438 19 $713,694 $54,452 $693,514 $997,072 $25,906 $21,974 $1,044,952 -$351,438 20 $735,121 $56,221 $714,470 $1,016,591 $26,683 $22,634 $1,065,908 -$351,438 Totals $13,440,064 $851,323 $12,983,579 $18,996,890 $408,889 $606,559 $20,012,337 -$7,028,757 Scenario 2 Financed Energy Savings Project Cash Flow
4 Project Turnkey Price: $ 11,485,223
Savings During Construction: - $ 129,941 City’s Capital Contribution (Avoided Cost): -$ - Utility Incentives & Rebates*: - $ 269,301 Other Cost: + $ -
Capitalized Construction Interest: + $ 861,560 Total Lease Balance when Repayment Commences: $ 11,947,541 Finance Rate: 5.000%
Effective Savings Escalation Rate: -5.83%
NPV of Cash Flow: ($4,171,136)
IRR: 1.00%
*Solar Direct Pay Tax Credit ($1.9mil) Paid in Yr 1
A City contribution of $4mil makes this scenario
cash neutral over a 20-Year financing term
* Incentives & Rebates are estimates and are not guaranteed by NORESCO EV Charger station O&M bundled into ECM total cost Includes 10 years of O&M and 10 years of Network costs. Costs do not include replacement of the charger after end of 10-year coverage 5 * Incentives & Rebates are estimates and are not guaranteed by NORESCO.
Cash Flow
Sustainability
Risk Mitigation
Measure
75% ROM
Pricing
Incentives
& Rebates*
Yrs Net
Simple
Payback
% of Project
Guaranteed
Savings
Metric Tons
of CO2
Avoided Benefits to City & Community
Buena Park priorities Int & Ext LED Retrofits
City Hall, Police Dept, City Yard, Comm Ctr, Ehlers. Boisseranc, Brenner, Peak & Bellis Parks $1,808,408 $113,189 14 41.3% 162 •Savings, Reduced energy consumption •Reduced maintenance
Solar PV Roof & Carport System, TPO Roof Replacement Police Dept
$2,148,376 $512,820 30 18.1% 234 •Savings over decades of output •Enhanced output with roof reflectivity
Solar PV Carport Systems
City Hall
$1,176,912 $423,308 22 11.3% 127 •Savings over decades of output •Shaded parking
Solar PV Carport & Battery System
Ehlers Event Ctr
$2,742,853 $988,563 24 24.0% 209 •Power and energy savings •Provides for a level of resiliency
Window Film
City Hall, City Yard, Comm Ctr, Ehlers Event Ctr, Peak Park $425,296 $26,876 25 5.3% 40 •Occupant comfort, Savings
•Secures maximum SoCalREN incentive
Totals $8,301,845 $2,064,755 21 100% 772
Exceeds Objective Somewhat Meets Objective Does Not Meet Objective Scenario 3 Project Impact Worksheet
Year Utility Savings O&M Savings Guaranteed
Total Savings
Repayment of
Financing M&V Service O&M Service* Total Cost Net Cash Flow 0 $114,440 $7,333 $107,578 $107,578 $0 $0 $107,578 $0
1 $2,576,755 $11,041 $2,441,180 $2,598,706 $12,036 $12,904 $2,623,647 -$182,466 2 $335,781 $11,400 $312,080 $468,858 $12,398 $13,292 $494,547 -$182,466 3 $345,854 $11,770 $321,471 $477,477 $12,769 $13,690 $503,937 -$182,466 4 $356,230 $12,153 $331,145 $486,358 $13,153 $14,101 $513,611 -$182,466 5 $366,917 $12,548 $341,110 $495,505 $13,547 $14,524 $523,576 -$182,466 6 $377,924 $12,956 $351,374 $504,927 $13,954 $14,960 $533,841 -$182,466 7 $389,262 $13,377 $361,948 $514,634 $14,372 $15,409 $544,414 -$182,466 8 $400,940 $13,811 $372,839 $524,631 $14,803 $15,871 $555,306 -$182,466 9 $412,968 $14,260 $384,059 $534,931 $15,247 $16,347 $566,525 -$182,466 10 $425,357 $14,724 $395,617 $545,541 $15,705 $16,837 $578,083 -$182,466 11 $438,118 $15,202 $407,522 $556,470 $16,176 $17,343 $589,988 -$182,466 12 $451,261 $15,696 $419,785 $567,727 $16,661 $17,863 $602,251 -$182,466 13 $464,799 $16,207 $432,419 $579,325 $17,161 $18,399 $614,885 -$182,466 14 $478,743 $16,733 $445,431 $591,271 $17,676 $18,951 $627,898 -$182,466 15 $493,105 $17,277 $458,836 $603,577 $18,206 $19,519 $641,302 -$182,466 16 $507,899 $17,839 $472,645 $616,255 $18,752 $20,105 $655,112 -$182,466 17 $523,136 $18,418 $486,869 $629,312 $19,315 $20,708 $669,335 -$182,466 18 $538,830 $19,017 $501,521 $642,764 $19,894 $21,329 $683,987 -$182,466 19 $554,995 $19,635 $516,614 $656,620 $20,491 $21,969 $699,081 -$182,466 20 $571,644 $20,273 $532,161 $670,893 $21,106 $22,628 $714,627 -$182,466 Totals $11,124,958 $311,670 $10,394,202 $13,373,360 $323,424 $346,747 $14,043,531 -$3,649,329 Scenario 3 Financed Energy Savings Project Cash Flow
6 Project Turnkey Price: $ 8,301,845
Savings During Construction: - $ 107,578 City’s Capital Contribution (Avoided Cost): -$ - Utility Incentives & Rebates*: - $ 140,064 Other Cost: + $ -
Capitalized Construction Interest: + $ 625,942 Total Lease Balance when Repayment Commences: $ 8,680,145 Finance Rate: 5.000%
Effective Savings Escalation Rate: -7.47%
NPV of Cash Flow: ($2,165,652)
IRR: 2.25%
*Solar Direct Pay Tax Credit ($1.9mil) Paid in Year 1
A City contribution of $2mil makes this scenario
cash neutral over a 20-Year financing term
* Incentives & Rebates are estimates and are not guaranteed by NORESCO EV Charger station O&M bundled into ECM total cost Includes 10 years of O&M and 10 years of Network costs. Costs do not include replacement of the charger after end of 10-year coverage 7 * Incentives & Rebates are estimates and are not guaranteed by NORESCO.
Cash Flow
Sustainability
Risk Mitigation
Measure
75% ROM
Pricing
Incentives
& Rebates*
Yrs Net
Simple
Payback
% of Project
Guaranteed
Savings
Metric Tons
of CO2
Avoided Benefits to City & Community
Buena Park priorities
Int & Ext LED Retrofits
City Hall, Police Dept, City Yard, Comm Ctr, Ehlers. Boisseranc, Brenner, Peak & Bellis Parks $2,144,053 $113,189 16 58.5% 162 •Savings, Reduced energy consumption •Reduced maintenance
Solar PV Carport & Battery System
Ehlers Event Ctr
$3,198,985 $1,279,594 26 34.0% 209 •Power and energy savings •Provides for a level of resiliency
Window Film
City Hall, City Yard, Comm Ctr, Ehlers Event Ctr, Peak Park $589,741 $26,876 35 7.5% 40 •Occupant comfort, Savings
•Secures maximum SoCalREN incentive
Totals $5,932,779 $1,419,658 21 100% 411
Exceeds Objective Somewhat Meets Objective Does Not Meet Objective Scenario 4 Project Impact Worksheet
Year Utility Savings O&M Savings Guaranteed
Total Savings
Repayment of
Financing M&V Service O&M Service* Total Cost Net Cash Flow 0 $105,066 $7,333 $100,079 $100,079 $0 $0 $100,079 $0
1 $1,573,638 $11,041 $1,493,634 $1,603,541 $8,326 $6,582 $1,618,449 -$124,815 2 $233,497 $11,400 $236,384 $345,843 $8,576 $6,780 $361,199 -$124,815 3 $240,502 $11,770 $243,503 $352,502 $8,834 $6,983 $368,318 -$124,815 4 $247,717 $12,153 $250,838 $359,362 $9,099 $7,193 $375,653 -$124,815 5 $255,149 $12,548 $258,394 $366,429 $9,372 $7,408 $383,209 -$124,815 6 $262,803 $12,956 $266,177 $373,709 $9,653 $7,631 $390,992 -$124,815 7 $270,687 $13,377 $274,195 $381,208 $9,942 $7,859 $399,010 -$124,815 8 $278,808 $13,811 $282,453 $388,933 $10,241 $8,095 $407,269 -$124,815 9 $287,172 $14,260 $290,961 $396,891 $10,548 $8,338 $415,777 -$124,815 10 $295,787 $14,724 $299,726 $405,089 $10,864 $8,588 $424,542 -$124,815 11 $304,661 $15,202 $308,755 $413,534 $11,190 $8,846 $433,570 -$124,815 12 $313,801 $15,696 $318,056 $422,234 $11,526 $9,111 $442,871 -$124,815 13 $323,215 $16,207 $327,637 $431,196 $11,872 $9,385 $452,453 -$124,815 14 $332,911 $16,733 $337,506 $440,427 $12,228 $9,666 $462,321 -$124,815 15 $342,898 $17,277 $347,673 $449,937 $12,595 $9,956 $472,488 -$124,815 16 $353,185 $17,839 $358,147 $459,735 $12,972 $10,255 $482,962 -$124,815 17 $363,781 $18,418 $368,935 $469,827 $13,362 $10,562 $493,751 -$124,815 18 $374,694 $19,017 $380,049 $480,223 $13,762 $10,879 $504,865 -$124,815 19 $385,935 $19,635 $391,498 $490,933 $14,175 $11,206 $516,314 -$124,815 20 $397,513 $20,273 $403,292 $501,965 $14,601 $11,542 $528,108 -$124,815 Totals $7,543,420 $311,670 $7,537,892 $9,633,597 $223,735 $176,866 $10,034,197 -$2,496,305 Scenario 4 Financed Energy Savings Project Cash Flow
8 Project Turnkey Price: $ 5,932,779
Savings During Construction: - $ 100,079 City’s Capital Contribution (Avoided Cost): -$ - Utility Incentives & Rebates*: - $ 140,064 Other Cost: + $ -
Capitalized Construction Interest: + $ 442,410 Total Lease Balance when Repayment Commences: $ 6,135,047 Finance Rate: 5.000%
Effective Savings Escalation Rate: -6.78%
NPV of Cash Flow: ($1,481,404)
IRR: 1.97%
*Solar and Battery Direct Pay Tax Credit
($1.2mil) Paid in Year 1
A City contribution of $1.4mil makes this scenario
cash neutral over a 20-Year financing term
* Incentives & Rebates are estimates and are not guaranteed by NORESCO EV Charger station O&M bundled into ECM total cost Includes 10 years of O&M and 10 years of Network costs. Costs do not include replacement of the charger after end of 10-year coverage 9 * Incentives & Rebates are estimates and are not guaranteed by NORESCO Cash Flow
Sustainability
Risk Mitigation
Measure
75% ROM
Pricing
Incentives
& Rebates*
Yrs Net
Simple
Payback
% of Project
Guaranteed
Savings
Metric Tons
of CO2
Avoided Benefits to City & Community
Buena Park priorities Int & Ext LED Retrofits
City Hall, Police Dept, City Yard, Comm Ctr, Ehlers. Boisseranc, Brenner, Peak & Bellis Parks $1,960,630 $113,189 15 51.1% 162 •Savings, Reduced energy consumption •Reduced maintenance
Level 3 Fleet EV Charger
City Hall
$371,381 $19,891 374 0.4% 6 •Compliance with CARB mandates •Reduced fleet fuel costs
Level 2 Fleet EV Chargers
City Hall, Police Dept
$592,594 $4,974 19 12.3% 72 •Compliance with CARB mandates •Rapid Fleet EV charging
Solar PV Carport & Battery System
Ehlers Event Ctr
$2,984,807 $1,193,923 25 29.7% 209 •Power and energy savings •Provides for a level of resiliency
Window Film
City Hall, City Yard, Comm Ctr, Ehlers Event Ctr, Peak Park $449,952 $26,876 26 6.6% 40 •Occupant comfort, Savings
•Secures maximum SoCalREN incentive
Totals $6,359,365 $1,358,853 20 100% 489
Exceeds Objective Somewhat Meets Objective Does Not Meet Objective Scenario 5 Project Impact Worksheet
Year Utility Savings O&M Savings Guaranteed
Total Savings
Repayment of
Financing M&V Service O&M Service* Total Cost Net Cash Flow 0 $113,225 $7,332 $106,450 $106,450 $0 $0 $106,450 $0
1 $1,506,726 $21,284 $1,439,042 $1,543,452 $9,150 $20,754 $1,573,356 -$134,314 2 $257,464 $21,976 $270,660 $374,173 $9,425 $21,377 $404,975 -$134,314 3 $265,188 $22,690 $278,835 $381,424 $9,707 $22,018 $413,149 -$134,314 4 $273,144 $23,427 $287,257 $388,894 $9,999 $22,679 $421,571 -$134,314 5 $281,338 $24,189 $295,933 $396,590 $10,299 $23,359 $430,247 -$134,314 6 $289,778 $24,975 $304,871 $404,518 $10,608 $24,060 $439,186 -$134,314 7 $298,471 $25,787 $314,080 $412,687 $10,926 $24,782 $448,394 -$134,314 8 $307,425 $26,625 $323,567 $421,102 $11,254 $25,525 $457,881 -$134,314 9 $316,648 $27,490 $333,340 $429,772 $11,591 $26,291 $467,654 -$134,314 10 $326,148 $28,383 $343,409 $438,705 $11,939 $27,080 $477,723 -$134,314 11 $335,932 $29,306 $353,782 $466,958 $12,297 $8,842 $488,097 -$134,314 12 $346,010 $30,258 $364,469 $477,010 $12,666 $9,107 $498,783 -$134,314 13 $356,390 $31,242 $375,479 $487,367 $13,046 $9,380 $509,793 -$134,314 14 $367,082 $32,257 $386,821 $498,037 $13,437 $9,661 $521,135 -$134,314 15 $378,095 $33,305 $398,507 $509,029 $13,840 $9,951 $532,821 -$134,314 16 $389,437 $34,388 $410,545 $520,354 $14,256 $10,250 $544,859 -$134,314 17 $401,120 $35,505 $422,947 $532,020 $14,683 $10,557 $557,261 -$134,314 18 $413,154 $36,659 $435,724 $544,041 $15,124 $10,874 $570,038 -$134,314 19 $425,549 $37,851 $448,888 $556,425 $15,578 $11,200 $583,203 -$134,314 20 $438,315 $39,081 $462,449 $569,182 $16,045 $11,536 $596,763 -$134,314 Totals $8,086,639 $594,010 $8,357,056 $10,458,190 $245,869 $339,282 $11,043,341 -$2,686,285 Scenario 5 Financed Energy Savings Project Cash Flow
10 Project Turnkey Price: $ 6,359,365
Savings During Construction: - $ 106,450 City’s Capital Contribution (Avoided Cost): -$ - Utility Incentives & Rebates*: - $ 164,930 Other Cost: + $ -
Capitalized Construction Interest: + $ 473,135 Total Lease Balance when Repayment Commences: $ 6,561,120 Finance Rate: 5.000%
Effective Savings Escalation Rate: -5.94%
NPV of Cash Flow: ($1,594,145)
IRR: 2.05%
*Solar and Battery Direct Pay Tax Credit
($1.2mil) Paid in Year 1
A City contribution of $1.5mil makes this scenario
cash neutral over a 20-Year financing term
* Incentives & Rebates are estimates and are not guaranteed by NORESCO EV Charger station O&M bundled into ECM total cost Includes 10 years of O&M and 10 years of Network costs. Costs do not include replacement of the charger after end of 10-year coverage November 12, 2025
STUDY SESSION
Item No. 9B.
City Council Agenda Report
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL'S CERTIFICATE POLICY
PREPARED BY PRESENTED BY
Adria Jimenez, Director of Government and Community
Relations/City Clerk
Adria Jimenez, Director of Government and Community
Relations/City Clerk
DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
Adria Jimenez, Director of Government & Community
Relations/City Clerk Aaron France, City Manager
DISCUSSION
The City Council has an established policy for issuing resolutions, proclamations, and certificates of commendation, congratulations, and recognition to honor individuals, organizations, and events that contribute positively to the Buena Park community.
At the City Council meeting of September 9, 2025, Mayor Ahn calendared a review of the City Council's policy.
Mayor Ahn would like to review the policy to ensure:
1. Certificates of recognition are not limited to the examples listed in the policy;
2. All recognitions should benefit Buena Park residents, businesses, or organizations;
3. Requests for certificates be directed to both the Mayor and the City Clerk;
4. Certificates may include the signatures of City Council Members; and
5. A minimum one-week advance notice be required for all requests.
Additionally, the purpose of the certificate program is to encourage community involvement, engagement, and civic pride among residents, organizations, and local businesses.
The proposed red-line amendments to the policy promote transparency, consistency, and inclusivity in the recognition process while maintaining appropriate administrative oversight.
Attachments
Policy No 21 Certificates and Recognitions - Draft.pdf
No: 21
Date of Council Meeting Approval (revision): 05/25/2021
CITY COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: CITY COUNCIL
CONTACT PERSON: CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: CERTIFICATES OF COMMENDATION,
CONGRATULATIONS, AND RECOGNITION
It is the policy of the City Council to issue resolutions, proclamations, and certificates of commendation, congratulations, and recognition. The City Council also issues letters of welcome and messages from the Mayor for certain organizations and groups. These acknowledgements are intended to honor, celebrate, and encourage community involvement and engagement among Buena Park residents, businesses, and organizations whose contributions enhance the quality of life in the City. Recognitions for individuals or groups outside the City shall be limited to those with a direct and demonstrable connection to Buena Park.
The City Council may, by consensus, add or modify proclamations to reflect evolving community priorities.
Acknowledgements are issued on the following general guidelines:
RESOLUTIONS
Americana Citizen of the Year
Building Dedications
Commissioners (upon retirement of appointment)
Employees (upon retirement)
Elva Liesch Hughes Laureate of the Arts Award
Legislators and Elected Officials
Memorial Grove
PROCLAMATIONS
Arbor Day
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Day Against Bullying and Hate Airirang Festival
Autism Acceptance Month
Black History Month
Cinco de Mayo
City-Sponsored Special Events and Causes
DMV / Donate Life California
Ethnic Equality Month
Father’s Day
Filipino American History Month
Fire Prevention Week
Policy Statement No. 21
Certificates of Commendation, Congratulations, and Recognition Harvey Milk Day
Human Relations Awareness Month
Hunger Action Month
Juneteenth (June 19th)
Korean American Day
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Memorial Day
Mental Health Awareness Month
Mother’s Day
National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
National Boysenberry Day
National Boysenberry Day
National Bullying Prevention Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Day of Prayer
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Drowning Prevention Awareness Month
National Fair Housing Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Library Week
National Public Works Week
National Read Across America Week
National Safety Month
Native American Heritage Month
Peace Officers’ Memorial Month and Police Week
Pet Adoption Month/Clear the Shelter Month
Professional Municipal Clerks Week
School Board Recognition Month
Silverado Days
Universal Human Rights Month
Wildfire Awareness and Prevention Month
Women’s History Month
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION
Accomplishments of Citizens (one-time events)
Accomplishments of Organizations (one per organization/event) Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Month/Year
Buena Park Cable Commission Scholarships
Buena Park Graduates From College
City-Sponsored Baseball/Softball Events (i.e. Little League Opening Day) Love Buena Park Day
Special Events for Outside Agencies if event directly benefits Buena Park residents/businesses
YLOC Tutoring Program
Certificates of Recognition are not limited to the above list and may be issued for other achievements, contributions, or events that benefit Buena Park residents, businesses, or the community.
Policy Statement No. 21
Certificates of Commendation, Congratulations, and Recognition
CERTIFICATES OF CONGRATULATIONS
Anniversaries (special milestones)
Award Recipients from Outside Agencies if event directly benefits Buena Park residents/businesses
Birthdays (special milestones)
Eagle Scouts / Girl Scout Silver Awards
Employee Retirements
Family Reunions
Retirements from Outside Agencies
CERTIFICATES OF COMMENDATION
Heroic Acts
Special Service to the City of Buena Park (one per organization/event)
LETTERS OF WELCOME
Conventions Held in Buena Park (one per organization/event) Large Groups Visiting Buena Park (one per organization/event)
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
Special Event Programs / Publications
PROCEDURES AND AUTHORIZATION
Certificates and acknowledgements should reflect the purpose of encouraging community engagement, and civic pride, in Buena Park.
For non–City-sponsored events and recognitions, one certificate shall be issued per organization rather than multiple individualized certificates.
Requests for recognition certificates, letters of welcome, or mayoral messages should be submitted to both the Mayor and the City Clerk at least one week in advance of the requested presentation date. not in accordance with this policy may be issued at the Mayor’s discretion,
The City Clerk is authorized to approve and prepare certificates and other recognitions in accordance with this policy.
All presentations are scheduled for City Council Meetings at the City Clerk’s discretion based on available agenda time, event timing, and relevance to City priorities.
Requests not specifically outlined in this policy may be issued at the Mayor’s discretion, provided they are consistent with the City’s intent to recognize and benefit Buena Park residents, organizations, or businesses.
Acknowledgments will be issued upon the request of any City Councilmember in accordance with the above guidelines. For non-City sponsored events and recognitions, one certificate shall be issued per organization, instead of multiple certificates individualized for each participant.
Policy Statement No. 21
Certificates of Commendation, Congratulations, and Recognition
SIGNATURES AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
So that requests for certificates, letters of welcome, and messages may be expedited, only the Mayor shall be required to sign these documents, but they will be issued on behalf of the City Council as a whole.
Certificates of recognition, appreciation, or congratulations for residents, businesses, and nonprofit organizations may be signed by the Mayor and/or City Council Members, in their respective names, representing issuance on behalf of the City Council as a whole.
Requests for recognition and certificates must be accompanied with detailed information about the event including names of recipients and reasons for recognition.
November 12, 2025
STUDY SESSION
Item No. 9C.
City Council Agenda Report
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE NOVEMBER 13, 2025, CITY SELECTIONCOMMITTEE MEETING APPOINTMENTS
PREPARED BY PRESENTED BY
Adria Jimenez, Director of Government and Community
Relations/City Clerk
Adria Jimenez, Director of Government and Community
Relations/City Clerk
DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
Adria Jimenez, Director of Government & Community
Relations/City Clerk Aaron France, City Manager
DISCUSSION
The next Orange County City Selection Committee Meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2025, at the City of Orange Council Chamber.
In accordance with City Council Policy No. 52, the City Council shall provide direction on the City's position for each item. The Mayor (Voting Delegate) will cast a vote based on this direction. If an item is amended during the meeting in a way that materially changes its intent, the delegate may use their discretion to vote but should strive to ensure their decision aligns with the principles discussed by the City Council.
Below are the available committee appointments for District 4:
OC Older Adults Advisory Commission
Individual to serve as representative and obtain four votes comprising a majority of the Fourth Supervisorial District cities (Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia, Stanton).
San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) Orange County Representative: Must be a Mayor/Council Member, must represent a member city of the Orange County Division League of California Cities that borders the San Gabriel River or one of its tributaries (Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton, La Habra, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Placentia, and Seal Beach). Must obtain votes by majroty of City Selection Committee cities that are League members.
Governor's Appointees (2 Seats): Must be a Mayor/Council Member must represent a member City of the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities that borders the San Gabriel River or one of its tributaries (Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Cypress, La Habra, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Placentia, and Seal Beach). Must obtain votes by a majority of the City Selection Committee.
Orange County Transportation Authority
Population weighted vote. Must obtain votes comprising a majority of the population weight from the cities within the 4th Supervisorial District (Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia and Stanton).
The application period for these positions closed on October 30th. The following indivudals have applied for the above positions:
OC Older Adults Advisory Commission: Marty Simonoff, City of Brea San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) Orange County Representative: Fred Jung, City of Fullerton Governor's Appointee: Joe Kalmick, City of Seal Beach
Orange County Transportation Authority: Carlos Leon, City of Anaheim
In addition, the City Selection Committee is considering amendments to the By-Laws as it relates to the Orange County Operational Area Executive Board, the Orange County Human Relations Commission, the California Coastal Commission, and minor cleanup language.
It would be appropritae for the City Council to discuss and provide direction to the Mayor (Voting Delegate).
Attachments
11-13-25 agenda.pdf
Policy No 52 Selection of Voting Delegates.pdf
CSC bylaws 2025 amendments track changes.pdf
OCTA 4th pop weight - Leon_Redacted.pdf
RMC - Jung_Redacted.pdf
RMC Gov - Kalmick_Redacted.pdf
1 Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
400 W. Civic Center Dr., 6th Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92701
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[email protected]
Robin Stieler
Clerk of the Board
CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Thursday, November 13, 2025
5:00 P.M.
City of Orange
Orange City Council Chamber
300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange CA 92866
This agenda contains a brief description of each item to be considered by the Committee. Except as provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda. To address the Committee on any item appearing on the agenda, please submit a speaker request form identifying the item to the Clerk. To speak on a matter not appearing on the agenda, but under the jurisdiction of the City Selection Committee, you may do so by submitting a speaker form requesting to speak during Public Comments at the end of the meeting. Supporting documentation is available for review in the office of the Clerk of the Board located in the County of Orange Hall of Administration, 400 W. Civic Center Dr., 6th Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92701, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• CALL TO ORDER
• APPROVAL OF May 8, 2025, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
• APPROVAL OF Revised City Selection Committee Bylaws
2 • APPOINTMENTS:
a. CITY ENGINEERS FLOOD CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
• (1) City Engineer or City Director of Public Works to serve as 3rd District Member on the City Engineers Flood Control Advisory Committee. To secure this seat, the candidate must be a City Engineer or City Director of Public Works and a member of The City Engineers Association of Orange County (CEAOC). The candidate must obtain four votes comprising a majority of the cities within the Third supervisorial district. Those cities are Irvine, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Villa Park and Yorba Linda. This appointment is for a three -year term that will begin date of appointment. This seat is currently held by Jamie Lai, Yorba Linda. CEAOC nominates Jamie Lai, Yorba Linda.
• (1) City Engineer or City Director of Public Works to serve as 4 th District Member on the
City Engineers Flood Control Advisory Committee. To secure this seat, the candidate must be a City Engineer or City Director of Public Works and a member of The City Engineers Association of Orange County (CEAOC). The candidate must obtain four votes comprising a majority of the cities within the Fourth Supervisorial District. Those cities are Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia and Stanton. This appointment is for a three-year term that will begin date of appointment. This seat is currently held by Mina Mikhael, Buena Park. CEAOC nominates Mina Mikhael, Buena Park.
b. ORANGE COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA EXECUTIVE BOARD
• (1) City Manager to serve as the City Manager Representative on the Board. This appointment is a joint appointment with the Orange County City Managers Association.
To secure this seat, the candidate must obtain votes by the majority of the City Selection Committee. This appointment is for a two -year term that begins January 1, 2026, and expires December 31, 2027. This seat is currently held by Jim Sadro, La Habra. The Orange County City Managers Association nominates TBD.
• (1) City Manager to serve as the City Manager Representative - Alternate on the Board.
This appointment is a joint appointment with the Orange County City Managers Association. To secure this seat, the candidate must obtain votes by the majority of the City Selection Committee. This appointment is for a two -year term that begins January 1, 2026, and expires December 31, 2027. This seat is currently Vacant. The Orange County City Managers Association nominates TBD.
3 c. ORANGE COUNTY OLDER ADULTS ADVISORY COMMISSION
• (1) Individual to serve as 1st District Representative 2 on the Commission. To secure this seat, the candidate must obtain five votes comprising a majority of the cities within the First supervisorial district. Those cities are Cypress, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach and Westminster. This appointment is for a two -year term that begins January 1, 2026, and expires December 31, 2027. This seat is currently Vacant.
• (1) Individual to serve as 2nd District Representative 2 on the Commission. To secure this seat, the candidate must obtain two votes comprising a majority of the cities within the second supervisorial district. Those cities are Orange, Santa Ana and Tustin. This appointment is for a two -year term that begins January 1, 2026, and expires December 31, 2027. This seat is currently held by Barbara Sloate, Newport Beach.
• (1) Individual to serve as 3rd District Representative 2 on the Commission. To secure this seat, the candidate must obtain four votes comprising a majority of the cities within the Third supervisorial district. Those cities are Irvine, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Villa Park and Yorba Linda. This appointment is for a two-year term that begins January 1, 2026, and expires December 31, 2027 . This seat is currently held by Janice Lim, Yorba Linda City Council.
• (1) Individual to serve as 4th District Representative 2 on the Commission. To secure this seat, the candidate must obtain four votes comprising a majority of the cities within the Fourth supervisorial district. Those cities are Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia and Stanton . This appointment is for a two -year term that begins January 1, 2026, and expires December 31, 2027 . This seat is currently held by Marty Simonoff, Brea City Council.
• (1) Individual to serve as 5th District Representative 1 on the Commission. To secure this seat, the candidate must obtain six votes comprising a majority of the cities within the Fifth supervisorial district. Those cities are Aliso Viejo, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Newport Beach, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. This appointment is for a two-year term that begins January 1, 2026, and expires December 31, 2027. This seat is currently held by Howard Hart, San Juan Capistrano City Council.
4 d. ORANGE COUNTY WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
• (1) Mayor/Council Member to serve as the 2nd District Representative on the Commission. To secure this seat, the candidate must obtain two votes comprising a majority of the cities within the Second supervisorial district. Those cities are Orange, Santa Ana and Tustin. This appointment if for a three-year term beginning June 1, 2025 and expires May 31, 2028. This seat is currently held by Arianna Barrios, Orange City Council.
• (1) Mayor/Council Member to serve as the 5th District Representative on the Commission. To secure this seat, the candidate must obtain six votes comprising a majority of the cities within the Fifth supervisorial district. Those cities are Aliso Viejo, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Newport Beach, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano. This appointment if for a three- year term beginning June 1, 2025 and expires May 31, 2028. This seat is currently held by John Taylor, San Juan Capistrano City Council.
e. SAN GABRIEL AND LOWER LOS ANGELES RIVERS AND MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY (RMC)
• (1) Mayor/Council Member to serve as Orange County’s Representative to the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy. To be eligible for this seat, the mayor/council member must represent a city member of the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities (League) that borders the San Gabriel River or one of its tributaries; current division members in this area include Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Cypress, Fullerton, La Habra, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Placentia and Seal Beach. To secure this seat, the candidate must obtain votes by the majority of the City Selection Committee cities that are members of the League. This is for a two -year term that begins January 1, 2026, and expires December 31, 2027. This seat is currently hel d by Fred Jung, Fullerton City Council.
• (2) Mayors/Council members to be nominated as the Governor’s Appointee on the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy. To be eligible for this seat, the mayor/council member must represent a city member of the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities that borders the San Gabriel Riv er or one of its tributaries; eligible cities are Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Cypress, La Habra, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Placentia, and Seal Beach. To secure this nomination, the candidates must obtain votes by a majority of the City Selection Committee. This term begins upon successful appointment of one (1) of the nominees by the Governor’s Office and expires two years from date of appointment. This seat is currently held by Joe Kalmick, Seal Beach City Council.
5 f. ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
• (1) Mayor/Council Member to serve as the 1st Supervisorial District Board Member on the Orange County Transportation Authority’s Board of Directors, to be appointed on a one city/one vote basis. The candidate must obtain votes comprising a majority of the cities within the First Supervisorial District. Those cities are Cypress, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach and Westminster. This appointment is for a two-year term that will begin January 1, 2026, and expire December 31, 2027. This seat is currently held by Stephanie Klopfenstein, Garden Grove City Council.
• (1) Mayor/Council Member to serve as the 2 nd Supervisorial District Board Member on the Orange County Transportation Authority’s Board of Directors, to be appointed on a population weighted vote basis. To secure this seat, the candidate must obtain votes comprising a majority of the population weight from the cities within the Second Supervisorial District.
Those cities are Orange, Santa Ana and Tustin . This appointment is for a two -year term that will begin January 1, 2026, and expire December 31, 2027. This seat is currently held by Valerie Amezcua, Santa Ana City Council.
• (1) Mayor/Council Member to serve as the 3 rd Supervisorial District Board Member on the Orange County Transportation Authority’s Board of Directors, to be appointed on a one city/one vote basis. The candidate must obtain votes comprising a majority of the cities within the Third Supervisorial District. Those cities are Irvine, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Villa Park and Yorba Linda. This appointment is for a two -year term that will begin January 1, 2026, and expire December 31, 2027. This seat is currently held by Mark Tettemer, Lake Forest City Council.
• (1) Mayor/Council Member to serve as the 4 th Supervisorial District Board Member on the Orange County Transportation Authority’s Board of Directors, to be appointed on a population weighted vote basis. To secure this seat, the candidate must obtain votes comprising a majority of the population weight from the cities within the Fourth Supervisorial District.
Those cities are Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Fullerton, La Habra, Placentia and Stanton. This appointment is for a two -year term that will begin January 1, 20 26, and expire December 31, 2027. This seat is currently held by Carlos Leon, Anaheim City Council.
• (1) Mayor/Council Member to serve as the 5 th Supervisorial District Board Member on the Orange County Transportation Authority’s Board of Directors, to be appointed on a population weighted vote basis. To secure this seat, the candidate must obtain votes comprising a majority of the population weight fr om the cities within the Fifth Supervisorial District.
Those cities are Aliso Viejo, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Newport Beach, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.
This appointment is for a two-year term that will begin January 1, 2026, and expire December 31, 2027. This seat is currently held by John Stephens, Costa Mesa City Council.
• OTHER MATTERS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS
• PUBLIC COMMENTS
• ADJOURNMENT
No: 52
Date of Council Meeting Approval: January 28, 2025
CITY COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT
RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
CONTACT PERSON: DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY
RELATIONS/CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: SELECTION OF VOTING DELEGATES
This policy establishes the procedure for selecting a voting delegate and an alternate voting delegate to represent the City Council at meetings or conferences when requested and ensures that their voting decisions reflect the collective direction of the full City Council.
SELECTION OF DELEGATES
Designation of Delegates:
The City Council shall appoint a voting delegate and an alternate voting delegate from its members to represent the City at meetings or conferences, when requested. The appointments shall be made during a regular City Council meeting.
Eligibility:
Any City Council member is eligible for selection as a voting delegate or alternate delegate.
The appointed delegates must register and attend the meeting or conference and have a clear understanding of the responsibilities associated with representing the City. If the voting delegate is unable to fulfill their responsibilities, the alternate voting delegate will act in their absence.
PRE-MEETING COUNCIL DIRECTION
Prior to each meeting or conference, the City Clerk, or her or his designee, shall include a Study Session agenda report to review and discuss the items to be voted on at the meeting or conference. The City Council shall provide direction on the City’s position for each item (e.g., "support," "oppose," or "abstain" or any other appropriate direction).
Delegates are required to vote on each item in accordance with the direction provided by the City Council.
If an item is amended during the meeting or conference in a way that materially changes its intent, the delegate may use their discretion to vote but must strive to align their decision with the principles discussed by the City Council.
CITY COUNCIL POLICY ON SELECTION OF VOTING DELEGATES
POST MEETING REPORTING
Within 30 days of the meeting or conference, the delegates shall provide a report to the City Council summarizing the items voted on and the actions taken, during their City Council comments. The report shall include any deviations from the City Council’s direction and an explanation for such deviations, if applicable.
CITY SELECTION
COMMITTEE BYLAWS
FOR THE
COUNTY OF ORANGE
INCLUDES AMENDMENTS
THROUGH NOVEMBER 13, 2025MAY 30, 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I – NAME 1
ARTICLE II – AUTHORITY 1
ARTICLE III – PURPOSE 1
ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP 3
Section 1 Mayors as Members 3
Section 2 Mayor’s Representatives 4
Section 3 Compensation 4
ARTICLE V – OFFICERS 4
Section 1 Elected Officers 4
Section 2 Secretary and Recording Officer 4
Section 3 Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman 4
Section 4 Terms of Chairman and Vice Chairman 5
ARTICLE VI – MEETINGS 5
Section 1 Regular Meetings 5
Section 2 Special Meetings 5
Section 3 Special Meetings for Vacancies 5
Section 4 Notice to Secretary 5
Section 5 Notice to Members 6
Section 6 Notice of Continued Meetings 6
Section 7 Public Meetings 6
Section 8 Quorum 6
Section 9 Conduct of Meetings 6
ARTICLE VII – COMMITTEE PROCEDURE 6
Section 1 Order of Business 6
Section 2 Preparation of Minutes 7
Section 3 Approval of Minutes 7
Section 4 Responsibilities of Chairman and Vice Chairman 7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE VIII – SELECTION OF CITY REPRESENTATIVES 7
Section 1 Nominations 7
Section 2 V oting Ballots 7
Section 3 Appointment Requirements 8
Section 4 Responsibilities of Appointed Representatives 8 Section 5 Removal of an Appointed Representative 8
ARTICLE IX – BYLAW AMENDMENTS 9
Section 1 Authority 9
LOG OF AMENDMENTS TO CITY SELECTION BYLAWS 10
BYLAWS OF THE CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE
FOR THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
ARTICLE I – NAME
Section 1. This organization is the City Selection Committee for the County of Orange, California.
ARTICLE II – AUTHORITY
Section 1. This Committee shall function in accordance with authorization of sections 50270 through 50279.2 of the Government Code.
ARTICLE III – PURPOSE
Section 1. The City Selection Committee shall consist of representatives from each city in the County of Orange for purposes of the cities acting jointly to appoint city representatives to the following boards, committees, commissions and agencies as required by State and County law:
A. Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission
1. Two members
2. One alternate member
B. Orange County Airport Land Use Commission
1. One at large member
2. One airport area member
C. Cal-ID Orange County Local Board
1. One member
D. Orange County Parks Commission
1. One coastal city representative
2. One inland city representative
E. Orange County Transportation Authority
1. Two members from the First Supervisorial District
2. Two members from the Second Supervisorial District
3. Two members from the Third Supervisorial District
4. Two members from the Fourth Supervisorial District
5. Two members from the Fifth Supervisorial District
F. South Coast Air Quality Management District
1. One member
G. Orange County Operatio nal Area Executive Board
1. One member who is an Orange County city manager
2. One alternate member who is an Orange County city manager
H. Orange County Waste Management Commission
1. One member from the First Supervisorial District
2. One member from the Second Supervisorial District
3. One member from the Third Supervisorial District
4. One member from the Fourth Supervisorial District
5. One member from the Fifth Supervisorial District
6. One at large member
7. One member who is an Orange County city manager
I. Senior Citizens Advisory Council
1. Two members from the First Supervisorial District
2. Two members from the Second Supervisorial District
3. Two members from the Third Supervisorial District
4. Two members from the Fourth Supervisorial District
5. Two members from the Fifth Supervisorial District
J. Orange County H uman Relations Commission
1. One member from the First Supervisorial District
2. One member from the Second Supervisorial District
3. One member from the Third Supervisorial District
4. One member from the Fourth Supervisorial District
5. One member from the Fifth Supervisorial District
KJ. Emergency Medical Care Committee
1. One member
KL. City Engineers Flood Control Advisory Committee
1. One member from the First Supervisorial District
2. One member from the Second Supervisorial District
3. One member from the Third Supervisorial District
4. One member from the Fourth Supervisorial District
5. One member from the Fifth Supervisorial District
LM. Housing & Community Development Commission
1. Two members
MN. San Gabriel/Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
1. One member
2. Two nominees for Governor Appointment
NO. Orange County Council of Governments
1. One member
OP. Orange County Housing Finance Trust
1. Two members, selected pursuant to the Orange County Housing Finance Trust Joint Powers Agreement and its adopted bylaws
PQ. Countywide Oversight Board of the Successor Agencies
1. One member
Q. California Coastal Commission
1. T wo or more nominees for Senate Rules Committee Appointment
ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP
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Section 1. Mayors as Members
The membership of the City Selection Committee shall consist of the mayor of each city within the County of Orange.
Section 2. Mayor’s Representatives
When a mayor is unable to attend a Committee meeting, that mayor shall designate another member of the city’s legislative body to attend and vote.
The Mayor must designate in writing the identity of his or her designee and deliver the written designation the Secretary prior to any vote by the designee.
Should the mayor wish to designate a permanent alternate, he or she may do so in writing and deliver the permanent designation to the Secretary prior to the permanent designee’s vote.
Section 3. Compensation
The members of the City Selection Committee shall serve without compensation.
ARTICLE V – OFFICERS
Section 1. Elected Officers
The elected officers of the Committee shall be a Chairman and a Vice Chairman. Both shall be mayors when elected.
Section 2. Secretary and Recording Officer
Pursuant to California Government Code section 50276, the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange shall act as the permanent Secretary and Recording Officer for the Committee.
Section 3. Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
The Chairman and Vice Chairman shall be elected at the May Committee meeting each year, or whenever a vacancy occurs. The election of officers shall be by majority vote of the members present. The Chairman, so long as that person remains an elected mayor or a city councilmember, from the prior year shall officiate at the May Committee meeting for the election of a new Chairman. Once the new Chairman has been elected, the prior Chairman’s term will be deemed to have ended.
If the prior Chairman is no longer an elected official, the Vice Chairman shall preside over the election of a new Chairman.
If the Vice Chairman is no longer an elected Mayor or City Councilperson, or neither the Chairman nor Vice Chairman is present at the May
committee meeting or a meeting called due to vacancies having occurred, the Clerk of the Board representative at the meeting as the Secretary of the Committee shall preside over the election of the new Chairman.
Section 4. Terms of Chairman and Vice Chairman
The terms of the Chairman and Vice Chairman shall be for a period of one year or until such time as that person is no longer the mayor or a councilmember of a city, whichever occurs first. A person replacing a Chairman or Vice Chairman shall serve the remainder of the original one year term.
ARTICLE VI – MEETINGS
Section 1. Regular Meetings
The Committee shall conduct regular meetings in May and November of each year. All other meetings shall be considered special meetings. Meeting notices, agendas, and public comments procedures shall comply with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act. The Secretary and Recording Officer shall prepare meeting agendas, minutes and handle noticing requirements.
Section 2. Special Meetings
By law, the Chairman may call a special meeting at any time or upon written request of 50 percent or more of the Committee’s members. A special meeting shall be called within 60 days after the Chairman receives a written request of 50 percent or more of the Committee’s members.
Section 3. Special Meetings for Vacancies
The Chairman shall call a special meeting whenever selections of city representatives need to be made. If the office of the Chairman is vacant, the Vice Chairman may call a special meeting. If both the offices of the Chairman and the Vice Chairman are vacant, the Clerk of the Board as the Secretary of the Committee may call a special meeting.
Section 4. Notice to Secretary
At least four weeks prior to the date of any meeting of the Committee, the Chairman of the Committee shall notify the Secretary of the date, time, and place of the meeting.
Section 5. Notice to Members
At least three weeks prior to the date of any meeting of the Committee, the Secretary shall give written notice to each member of the date, time and place of the meeting.
Section 6. Notice of Continued Meetings
The Secretary shall give reasonable notice to each member of the date, time and place to which any meeting of the Committee is continued.
Section 7. Public Meetings
All regular and special meetings of the Committee shall be open to the public.
Section 8. Quorum
Representatives of a majority of the cities in the county shall constitute a quorum. If a quorum is not present at any Committee meeting, the meeting shall be adjourned or postponed to a time and place determined by the Chairman.
Section 9. Conduct of Meeting
Unless otherwise specified herein, all meetings shall be conducted in accordance with prevailing parliamentary law.
ARTICLE VII – COMMITTEE PROCEDURE
Section 1. Order of Business.
The business of the Committee shall be taken up for consideration and disposition in the following order:
(a)
Call to order and roll call
(b) Pledge of Allegiance
(c) Approval of Minutes
(d) New Business
(e) Committee Members Comments
(f) Public Comments
(g) Adjournment
Section 2. Preparation of Minutes
The Secretary shall have exclusive responsibility for preparation of the Minutes which shall become public record.
Section 3. Approval of Minutes
Unless the reading of the Minutes of the Committee meeting is ordered by a majority vote of the Committee, such minutes may be approved without a reading.
Section 4. Responsibilities of the Chairman and Vice Chairman The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Committee, and perform all duties required by law or specified herein to facilitate the purposes of the Committee. The Vice Chairman shall act in the place of the Chairman in the Chairman’s absence. If both the Chairman and Vice Chairman are absent from a meeting, a Chairman Pro Tem shall be selected from the members present to conduct the proceedings. The Secretary and Recording Officer for the Committee or designated deputy shall be present at all meetings. He or she shall maintain the records of the Committees and transmit to each member notices and minutes of all meetings.
ARTICLE VIII – SELECTION OF CITY REPRESENTATIVE
Section 1. Nominations
All nominations shall be made from the floor at a meetingmeeting, or a candidate can submit their Candidate Statement Form in advance of a meeting where a city representative is to be selected. A nomination may be made by any member. Nominees for any board, committee, commission, or agency must meet all requirements specified by applicable law.
Section 2. V oting Ballots
Selection of city representatives shall be by written ballots when there is more than one candidate for a position. The ballots shall show the name and city of the member voting and the name of the nominee for whom member casts a vote. The ballots for each appointment shall be prepared by the individual members and presented concurrently to the Secretary. When all
ballots are in the hands of the Secretary, each member’s name and vote shall be read out and tallied. A separate balloting shall be held for each appointed position. When there is only one candidate for a position, voting may be done by acclamation.
Section 3. Appointment Requirements
Under Government Code section 50272, a majority vote of the representatives of the number of cities within the county entitled to representation on the Committee is necessary to appoint representatives to boards, committees, commissions or agencies. If there are three or more nominees and none receives a majority vote of the number of all eligible cities, not just a majority of the number of members present, then all but the two nominees with the greatest number of votes shall be removed and the balloting repeated. If neither receives the required majority vote of the number of eligible cities, after two additional ballots, the meeting shall be continued to a subsequent time for further consideration. This rule limiting the number of ballots to a total of three may be suspended upon a two-thirds vote of eligible cities present.
Section 4. Responsibilities of Appointed Representatives All representatives appointed by this Committee are responsible for exercising the duties of their positions with diligence, integrity and the highest regard for the public trust and the joint interest of the citizens of the cities within Orange County. Each appointee is fully accountable to the Committee for actions taken as a city representative. Representatives are expected periodically to report to the Committee on matters of interest or concern to the member cities.
Section 5. Removal of an Appointed Representative
Representatives who fail to attend 50% of all duly noticed meetings of their board, committee, commission or agency in a calendar year or three consecutive meetings without being excused by said board, committee, commission or agency are subject to removal from office upon majority vote of the Committee.
A statement that removal of a specific appointee is to be considered must be included in the written notice of the meeting at which the matter is brought before the Committee. When the appointment bylaws require an appointee to be an elected official, the appointee will be deemed removed when they are no longer an elected official unless otherwise stated in the board, commission or committee bylaws.
ARTICLE IX – BYLAW AMENDMENTS
Section 1. Authority
The Bylaws may be amended at a meeting of the Committee where two-third of the members are present, and then by majority vote of those members present. Proposed amendments to bylaws must first be submitted in writing to all members at least four weeks prior to meeting at which adoption is considered.
Certification of Adoption
Is it hereby certified that these revised By Laws for the Orange County City Selection Committee were duly adopted at the committee meeting held on November 13, 2025May 30, 2019.
ATTEST:
Chairman of the City Selection Committee
Robin Stieler, Orange County Clerk of the Board and
Secretary of the City Selection Committee
LOG OF AMENDMENTS TO CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE BYLAWS
Adopted January, 1979
Amended May 10, 1979
Amended April 11, 1991
Amended April 16, 1992
Amended May 12, 2011
Amended November 15, 2012
Amended November 5, 2015
Amended November 2, 2017
Amended May 30, 2019
November 13, 2025
Orange County City Selection Committee
Candidate Statement Form
Name:
Specific Position
Applying For:
District:
Home address:
Mobile phone: E-mail:
City:
Years as elected official: Occupation:
Please list other positions held (both state and local service):
Please use a separate sheet to answer the following questions. 1) What would you hope to accomplish in your WHUP as a member of this committee? 2) The 2SSRUWXQLW\1RWLFH lists the 2EMHFWLYHDQGRU5HVSRQVLELOLWLHV of this position what
qualificationV or skills do you bring to theposition you are seeking DSSRLQWPHQW? Signature Date
Orange County City Selection Committee Candidate Statement Form (Page 2) Name: Carlos A. Leon Position Applying for: 4th Supervisorial District Board Member - Population Weighted Seat 1) What would you hope to accomplish in your term as a member of this committee? As the current 4th Supervisorial District – Population Weighted Seat Board Member and Council Member representing Anaheim’s District 2, I represent a large constituency that relies on public transportation in their daily lives. It’s imperative for our community that we look for innovative ways to create new routes and optimize existing ones to ensure that we’re meeting the needs of both visitors and residents- especially those without personal vehicles that rely on public transportation to access critical services like healthcare, education, and employment. In addition to exploring new programs and affordable transportation options, I would hope to work with board members and staff to better understand, address and improve: • Accessibility and equity in our public transportation system • Rider safety and security • Community engagement and awareness • Short-term and long-term infrastructure improvements • Sustainability and alternative methods of transportation 2) The Opportunity Notice lists the Objective and/or Responsibilities of this position; what qualifications or skills do you bring to the position you are seeking appointment? I am currently serving on the OCTA Board of Directors and have a proven track record of working together with fellow board members, colleagues, residents, community leaders, and staff to address both urgent problems in the short term while also strategically planning for the future, setting high but realistic expectations for long term improvements for the 4th supervisorial district that will directly benefit residents and commuters alike.
October 8, 2025 Orange County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors 400 W. Civic Center Dr., 6th Floor Santa Ana, CA 92701 RE: Application for the OCTA 4th Supervisorial District Board Member - Population Weighted Seat To Whom it May Concern: I write to express my interest in being considered as a candidate for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 4th Supervisorial District Board Member - Population Weighted Seat. With my experience as the current board member for the 4th Supervisorial District – Population Weighted Seat as well as the council member representing Anaheim’s District 2, I have developed a deep understanding of the important role that public transportation has in the lives of my constituents. It is vital for essential access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. For those without personal vehicles, the availability and reliability of transit options directly affect their ability to engage fully in community life. It is imperative that we address these needs through innovative service models and community-focused solutions. I am committed to ensuring that our transportation system serves all members of the community and that we are focusing on optimizing existing routes while exploring new services options that benefit our residents. I would hope to continue working with fellow board members and OCTA staff to take a collaborative approach and focus on: • Accessibility and equity in our public transportation system • Rider safety and security • Community engagement and awareness • Short-term and long-term infrastructure improvements • Sustainability and alternative methods of transportation Thank you for your consideration. Please let me know if there are any questions or if there is any additional information that I can provide in the meantime. Sincerely, Carlos A. Leon Councilmember, District 2 City of Anaheim Sincerely, Orange County City Selection Committee
Candidate Statement Form
Name:
Specific Position
Applying For:
District:
Home address:
Mobile phone: E-mail:
City:
Years as elected official: Occupation:
Please list other positions held (both state and local service):
Please use a separate sheet to answer the following questions. 1) What would you hope to accomplish in your WHUP as a member of this committee? 2) The 2SSRUWXQLW\ 1RWLFH lists the 2EMHFWLYH DQGRU 5HVSRQVLELOLWLHV of this position what
qualificationV or skills do you bring to the position you are seeking DSSRLQWPHQW? Signature Date
Fred Jung
San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) Orange County
Fullerton
5 retired
Vice Chair of Orange County Power Authority, Chair of Transit Committee for County Transportation Authority,
Metropolitan Water District, Orange County Water District, Member of the State Mining and Geology Board, and
Vice Chair of the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency Board of Directors 10/5/25
1) What would you hope to accomplish in your term as a member of this committee? Continue to bring money home to Orange County, as I have done in my first term. I have brought home money to projects in Santa Ana, Anaheim and Fullerton.
2) The Opportunity Notice lists the Objective and/or Responsibilities of this position; what qualifications or skills do you bring to the position you are seeking appointment? Leadership and work ethic.