MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE BUENA PARK CITY COUNCIL
HELD JULY 14, 2026
Vol. 55 Pg. 235
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council met in a special meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Civic Center, 6650 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, California, Mayor Traut presiding.
1A. CALL TO ORDER
1 B. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Ahn (arrived at 2:38 p.m.), Franco, Sonne, Hoque (teleconference), Traut None
Vice Mayor Hoque participated remotely under the Just Cause provision as allowed by CA Government Code 54954.8.3.
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 Ailegiance was led by Aaron France, City Manager. 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.
Jose Trinidad Castarieda requested that the City Council review two separate incidents: (1 ) an interaction between the Buena Park Police Department and a patient at Anaheim Regional Medical Center, and (2) the City's enforcement of the 30-day motel ordinance.
There being no additional requests to speak, 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.8; Property: 7711-7733 Beach Blvd.; Negotiating Parties: Aaron France, City Manager and Arizona Boardwalk; Under Negotiation: Price, Terms, and Conditions
3B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(4); Based on existing facts and circumstances, the City is seeking legal advice on whether to protect the City's rights and interests by initiating litigation; Number of potential cases: One Minutes July 14, 2026 Vol. 55 Pg. 236
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: One
3D. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.8; Property: 7861 Beach Blvd.; Negotiating Parties: Aaron France, City Manager and McDonald's; Under Negotiation: Price, Terms and Conditions
3E. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54957.6; Agency Negotiator: Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources; Employee Organization: Buena Park City Employees' Association; Buena Park Technical, Office, and Professionals Association; Buena Park Management (Jnit; Buena Park Police Association; Buena Park Police Management Association; and Buena Park Unrepresented Employees 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 4:27 p.m.
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