MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE BUENA PARK CITY COUNCIL
HELD AUGUST 25, 2026
Vol. 55 Pg. 261
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council met in a special meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Civic Center, 6650 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, California, Mayor Traut presiding.
I A. CALL TO ORDER
1 B. ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Ahn, Franco, Sonne, Traut
Hoque
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 no 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 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 3B. 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
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
Mayor Traut reconvened the meeting in open session and it was announced that no reportable action was taken for Item Nos. 3A - 3C.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Traut adjourned the meeting at 4:16 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Cierk
Mayor