MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE BUENA PARK CITY COUNCIL
HELD JANUARY 13, 2026
Vol. 55 Pg. 90
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council met in a special meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Civic Center, 6650 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, California, Mayor Traut presiding.
1 A. CALL TO ORDER
I B. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Ahn, Franco, Sonne, Hoque, Traut
None
Also present were: Aaron France, City Manager; Chris Cardinale, City Attorney; and Adria M. Vicuria, MMC, Director of Government and Community Relations/City Clerk. 1 C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Matt Foulkes, Director of Community and Economic Development.
2A. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Traut announced the public may at this time address the members of the City Council on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council. There being none, Mayor Traut closed oral communications.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Traut stated the need for a closed session as scheduled and ordered the meeting into closed session.
3A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(j ); Name of Case: Balubhai Patel (Balubhai Patel Separate Property Revocable Trust) vs. City of Buena Park; US District Court, Central District of California, Case No.: 8:25-cv-02608-JVS-KES 3B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1 ); Name of Case: Butterfly Pavilion, LLC, et al. vs. City of Buena Park, et al.; Case No.: 30-2023-01334465-CU-BT-WJC 3C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2); A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City Council on the advice of its City Attorney based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City; Number of potential cases: Two
3D. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4); Based on existing facts and circumstances, the City is seeking legai advice on whether to protect the City's rights and interests by initiating litigation; Number of potential cases: One Minutes January 13, 2026 Vol. 55 Pg. 91
3E. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
Mayor Traut reconvened the meeting in open session and it was announced that no reportable action was taken for Item Nos. 3A - 3E.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Traut adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor