Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 3:00 PM
Council Chamber
6650 Beach Boulevard
Buena Park, CA 90621
Mayor Connor Traut
Vice Mayor Lamiya Hoque, Ph.D.
Council Member Joyce Ahn
Council Member Carlos Franco
Council Member Susan Sonne
BUENA PARK CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
3:00 p.m.
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IN-PERSON
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1. GENERAL
1.A. CALL TO ORDER
1.B. ROLL CALL
1.C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This is the portion of the meeting set aside to invite public comments regarding any item on the Special Meeting Agenda only. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Those wishing to speak in-person are asked to add their information at the digital public kiosk located at the entrance of the Council Chamber. Those wishing to speak via Zoom as asked to press the "Raise Hand" button or dial *9.
3. CLOSED SESSION
Adjourn to Conference Room
3.A. 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
3.B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION — Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1); 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
3.C. 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 Unit, Buena Park Police Association, Buena Park Police Management Association, and Buena Park Unrepresented Employees
3.D. 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
3.E. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
— Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.8; Property: 6591 Beach Boulevard; Negotiating Parties: Aaron France, City Manager and CH Buena Park, LLC; Under Negotiation: Price, Terms, and Conditions
4. ADJOURNMENT
This agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Supporting documents are available for review at City Hall or at www.buenapark.com. Supplemental materials distributed to the City Council less than 72 hours before the meeting are posted to the City’s website at www.buenapark.com and copies are available for public inspection beginning the next regular business day in the City Clerk’s Office. This governing body is prohibited from discussing or taking action on any item which is not included in this agenda; however, may ask clarifying questions, ask staff to follow-up, or provide other direction. The order of business as it appears on this agenda may be modified by the governing body.
I, Adria M. Vicuña, MMC, City of Buena Park, do hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that a full and correct copy of this agenda was posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54950 et. seq., at Buena Park City Hall, 6650 Beach Blvd., and uploaded to the City of Buena Park website:
www.buenapark.com.
Adria M. Vicuña, MMC
Director of Government and Community Relations
City Clerk
Date Posted: August 6, 2026
August 11, 2026
CLOSED SESSION
Item No. 3A.
City Council Agenda Report
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
PREPARED BY PRESENTED BY
Adria M. Vicuna, Director of Government and
Community Relations/City Clerk Christopher G. Cardinale, City Attorney
DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
Aaron France, City Manager Aaron France, City Manager
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
August 11, 2026
CLOSED SESSION
Item No. 3B.
City Council Agenda Report
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
PREPARED BY PRESENTED BY
Adria M. Vicuna, Director of Government and
Community Relations/City Clerk Christopher G. Cardinale, City Attorney
DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
Aaron France, City Manager Aaron France, City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)
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 August 11, 2026
CLOSED SESSION
Item No. 3C.
City Council Agenda Report
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
PREPARED BY PRESENTED BY
Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager/Director of
Human Resources Aaron France, City Manager
DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
Aaron France, City Manager Aaron France, City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
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 Unit, Buena Park Police Association, Buena Park Police Management Association, and Buena Park Unrepresented Employees
August 11, 2026
CLOSED SESSION
Item No. 3D.
City Council Agenda Report
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
PREPARED BY PRESENTED BY
Matt Foulkes, Director of Community and Economic
Development Christopher G. Cardinale, City Attorney
DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
Matt Foulkes, Director of Community & Economic
Development Aaron France, City Manager
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
August 11, 2026
CLOSED SESSION
Item No. 3B.
City Council Agenda Report
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PREPARED BY PRESENTED BY
Adria M. Vicuna, Director of Government and
Community Relations/City Clerk
Matt Foulkes, Director of Community and Economic
Development
DEPARTMENT HEAD APPROVAL CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
Aaron France, City Manager Aaron France, City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.8
Property: 6591 Beach Boulevard
Negotiating Parties: City of Buena Park, Aaron France and CH Buena Park, LLC Under Negotiation: Price, Terms, and Conditions