CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M. ROLL CALL COUNCIL MEMBER SUSAN SONNE COUNCIL MEMBER ELIZABETH A. SWIFT COUNCIL MEMBER CONNOR TRAUT MAYOR PRO TEM ARTHUR C. BROWN MAYOR SUNNY PARK INVOCATION RABBI LAWRENCE GOLDMARK PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COREY SIANEZ, CHIEF OF POLICE
PRESENTATIONS 2021 HOLIDAY DECORATION AWARDS • 1ST PLACE AWARD - Lane Moore & Richard Garrett, 6370 San Marcos Way • 2ND PLACE AWARD - Randy & Karina Hill, 9242 Via Balboa Circle • 3RD PLACE AWARD - Pedro & Wendy Negron, 7487 Mohawk Circle • HONORABLE MENTION - Mike & Beverly Ells, 7475 Mohawk Circle
This is the portion of the meeting set aside to invite public comments regarding any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Public comments are limited to no more than three minutes each. If comments relate to a specific agenda item, those comments will be taken following the staff report for that item and prior to the City Council vote.
The items listed under the Council Consent Calendar are considered routine business and will be voted on together by one motion unless a Council Member requests separate action. At this time the City Council or public may ask to speak on any item on the Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR (1 – 8) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Recommended Action: Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 14, 2021. 2. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Recommended Action: Adopt resolutions. 3. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF COLLETTE CHENCINSKI TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION Purpose: Accept the appointment of a commissioner to the Senior Citizens Commission. There is no budget impact with the approval of this item. Recommended Action: 1) Confirm the appointment of Colette Chencinski to the Senior Citizens Commission representing District 4 for a term that will expire on January 25, 2025. 4. FINAL PAYMENT TO SELECT ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE MALVERN AVENUE AT COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE PROJECT Purpose: Authorize the Public Works Department to issue final payment and file a Notice of Completion for the Malvern Avenue at Country Club Drive Traffic Signal Upgrade Project. This project was included in the FY 20-21 Capital Improvement Program budget, and is funded by the Gas Tax Fund (Account No. 24-9806-590170). Recommended Action: 1) Accept project as complete and approve final payment to Select Electric, Inc. in the amount of $135,885.63; and 2) Direct the Public Works Department to file a Notice of Completion. 5. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS FOR BUILT RITE FENCE COMPANY, MID CITY'S ELECTRIC, PRO LANDSCAPING INC., ST. NICKS, JHM SUPPLY, RV NURSERY, AND MERCHANTS LANDSCAPING TO REPAIR THE FENCING, ELECTRICAL, AND LANDSCAPING WITHIN THE BEACH BOULEVARD MEDIAN BETWEEN LA PALMA AND CRESCENT AVENUES FOLLOWING A VEHICLE ACCIDENT Purpose: Authorize the Public Works Department to hire contractors and purchase materials to repair the fencing, landscaping, irrigation, trees, tree lighting and electrical systems in the Beach Boulevard median between La Palma and Crescent Avenues that was damaged after a vehicular accident on November 20, 2021. Associated costs in the amount of $53,039.73 will be funded by the Public Liability Fund and Risk Management. Recommended Action: 1) Approve a purchase order in the amount of $24,757 for Built Rite Fence Company to furnish and install a fence within the Beach Boulevard median; 2) Approve a purchase order in the amount of $13,000 for Pro Landscaping Inc. to replace two damaged palm trees within the Beach Boulevard median; 3) Approve a purchase order in the amount of $9,500 for Mid City’s Electric for repairs to electrical lines within the Beach Boulevard median; 4) Approve a purchase order in the amount of $1,316.26 for St. Nicks to replace lights on the two palm trees within the Beach Boulevard median; 5) Approve a purchase order in the amount of $673.09 for JHM Supply to purchase irrigation material; 6) Approve a purchase order in the amount of $1,993.38 for RV Nursery to purchase landscaping material; 7) Approve a purchase order in the amount of $1,800 for Merchants Landscaping to replace landscaping and irrigation; and 8) Authorize the City's Purchasing Manager to issue the various purchase orders. 6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT PROGRAMS AND RELATED AUTHORIZATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) Purpose: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Public Works Department to submit and administer grant applications and grant payments from CalRecycle. There is no direct budget impact with the approval of this item. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of applications for payment programs and related authorizations for the California Department of Resources and Recovery (CalRecycle) grant and funding opportunities. 7. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FEDERAL PER- AND POLYFLUOROAKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) LEGISLATION THAT PROTECTS RATEPAYERS AND WATER/WASTEWATER AGENCIES Purpose: Adopt a Resolution supporting and encouraging legislators to pass legislation to protect cities and water agencies from the costs of treating drinking water that has been tainted with PFAS chemicals. There is no direct budget impact with the adoption of this resolution. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution supporting federal per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) legislation that protects ratepayers and water/wastewater agencies. 8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PERSONS HOLDING CERTAIN DESIGNATED POSITIONS TO EXECUTE URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT (UASI) DOCUMENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK AND AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR TRANSFER OR PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT/SERVICES OR FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAINING COSTS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM Purpose: Designate and authorize staff to execute documents on behalf of the City of Buena Park. Persons in the designated positions will be authorized to execute all documents that are associated with the administration of grants and training opportunities awarded to Buena Park or to apply for grants or grant-related activities available to the City’s public safety entities. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Police Chief or his designee to execute Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant documents for and on behalf of the City of Buena Park; 2) Authorize the City Manager, Police Chief or designated persons within the Buena Park Police Department to oversee and administer the projects associated with the Anaheim/Santa Ana UASI training and funding on behalf of the City; 3) Approve an agreement with the City of Anaheim for transfer or purchase of equipment/services or reimbursement of training costs; 4) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement; and 5) Authorize the Police Chief to execute the agreement. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES TO CREATE CONCEPTUAL PLANS FOR THE DALE AND WHITAKER COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT Presented by Deepthi Arabolu, P.E., T.E., Principal Engineer Purpose: Authorize the Public Works Department to hire a consultant to provide professional engineering services for the Dale Street and Whitaker Street Complete Streets conceptual plans. Associated costs in the amount of $73,398 will be budgeted from the unappropriated Gas Tax Fund balance for this purpose. Recommended Action: 1) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount of $73,398 to provide professional engineering services for the Dale Street and Whitaker Street Complete Streets conceptual plans; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement; and 3) Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the agreement.
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR THE EIGHTH STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT Presented by Mina Mikhael, P.E., Assistant City Engineer Purpose: Adopt a resolution approving plans and specifications, and hire a contractor for the Eighth Street Rehabilitation Project. Associated costs in the amount of $591,000 will be funded from the project account (Account No. 24-9806-590177) utilizing a combination of Measure M2 and Gas Tax Funds. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution approving plans and specifications for the Eighth Street Rehabilitation Project; 2) Award a contract to All American Asphalt in the amount of $510,000; 3) Authorize contingency funds in the amount of $51,000 in the same purchase order; 4) Authorize construction engineering in the amount of $30,000; and 5) Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the contract.
LICENSE AND JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE BUENA PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT (BPSD) FOR THE WHITAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Presented by Mina Mikhael, P.E., Assistant City Engineer Purpose: Authorize the City to enter into an agreement with the BPSD allowing the City to construct a public park on a portion of Whitaker Elementary School and the later jointly use the park and improvements with the District. There is no direct budget impact with the approval of this joint use agreement. Recommended Action: 1) Approve a License and Joint Use Agreement with the Buena Park School District (BPSD) for the Whitaker Elementary School Park Improvements Project; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, nonmonetary changes to the Agreement; and 3) Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the agreement.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF BUENA PARK STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY DATED JANUARY 25, 2022 Presented by Sung Hyun, Director of Finance Purpose: Amend the City’s Statement of Investment Policy to include parameters for socially-responsible investing. There is no direct budget impact with the approval of this item. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution approving the City of Buena Park Statement of Investment Policy dated January 25, 2022.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ORANGE COUNTY POWER AUTHORITY (OCPA)’S SMART CHOICE, EQUIVALENT TO 70% RENEWABLE ENERGY, AS THE CITY'S DEFAULT ENERGY RATE TIER FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS Presented by Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager Purpose: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to notify the OCPA that the City Council selects the OCPA Smart Choice Tier, equivalent to 70% renewable energy content, as its Default Energy Rate Tier. There is no direct budget impact with the approval of this item. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution approving the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Smart Choice Tier, equivalent to 70% renewable energy, as the City's Default Energy Rate Tier.
PUBLIC HEARING: THE REDRAWING OF COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT BOUNDARIES Presented by Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, City Clerk Purpose: Conduct a public hearing to receive public input on the redrawing of Council Member district boundaries. There is no budget impact associated with this item. Recommended Action: 1) Receive a report from staff on the redistricting process and permissible criteria to be considered to redraw district boundaries; and 2) Conduct a public hearing to receive public input on district boundaries.
RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS IMPLEMENTING AB 361 TO ALLOW VIDEOCONFERENCE PARTICIPATION FOR ALL CITY PUBLIC MEETINGS Presented by Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, City Clerk Purpose: Incorporate provisions from AB 361 allowing for meetings of City legislative bodies (e.g. City Council, commissions, and committees) to hold meetings via videoconference effective immediately. There is no direct budget impact with the approval of this item. Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution making certain findings and determinations under AB 361 allowing the City's legislative bodies to hold virtual Brown Act meetings in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF BUENA PARK REGARDING THE COVID-19 VIRUS Presented by Aaron France, City Manager Purpose: Receive and file a report regarding the City's actions regarding COVID-19. There is no direct budget impact with the receipt of this item. Recommended Action: 1) Receive and file report from staff.
PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GP-21-1 TO UPDATE THE HOUSING ELEMENT FOR THE PERIOD OF 2021-2029 AND ADOPT THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENT OF THE 2035 GENERAL PLAN; AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. MND-21-1 FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GP-21-1 TO UPDATE THE HOUSING ELEMENT FOR THE PERIOD OF 2021- 2029 AND CREATE THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENT Presented by Swati Meshram, PhD, AICP, LEED AP, Planning Manager Purpose: State law requires that each jurisdiction adopt a comprehensive General Plan to guide long-term city planning, including physical development and allocation of resources, to establish community priorities and guide decision-making. Specifically, the State requires periodic review and update of the Housing Element to demonstrate continued development capacity within the City to attain affordable housing goals, as defined by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Additionally, cities are required to create Environmental Justice (EJ) Policies within the General Plan, to improve the disproportionate burden of environmental pollution and other toxins faced by low-income communities and communities of color. There is no direct budget impact with the adoption of these resolutions. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution approving the 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element update and Environmental Justice Element (General Plan Amendment GP-21-1); 2) Adopt a resolution approving Negative Declaration No. MND21-1 for General Plan Amendment No. GP-21-1 to update the Housing Element for the period of 2021 to 2029 and create the Environmental Justice Element; and, 3) Authorize the City Manager to make any required changes to the Housing Element in response to comments from the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to support certification of the 2021-2029 Housing Element by the State.
Mayor/City Council Reports & Calendar
MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL REPORTS & CALENDAR a. Scheduling dates for future City Council meetings. b. Identifying items for future discussion.
PRESENTATION FROM ADVANCE OC ON THE ORANGE COUNTY EQUITY MAP Presented by Jessica Fewer, Senior Management Analyst and Katie Kalvoda, Advance OC
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING AN UPDATED VISION FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (91 FREEWAY TO LA PALMA AVENUE) Presented by Matt Foulkes, Director of Community Development
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING CITY POLICY REGARDING THE ALLOCATION AND USE OF HOUSING FUNDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND CONSIDERATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND CONTRIBUTION TO NATIONAL COMMUNITY RENAISSANCE (NATIONAL CORE) FOR A 66-UNIT SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 8300 VALLEY VIEW STREET Presented by Matt Foulkes, Director of Community Development
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE SIX-MONTH REVIEW OF THE HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAM PROGRAM Presented by Jim Box, Director of Community Services
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING CITY COUNCIL GOAL #4, OBJECTIVE 5: CREATE A COMMUNITY ACADEMY Presented by Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, City Clerk
Jan 25, 2022 City Council
CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M. ROLL CALL COUNCIL MEMBER SUSAN SONNE COUNCIL MEMBER ELIZABETH A. SWIFT COUNCIL MEMBER CONNOR TRAUT MAYOR PRO TEM ARTHUR C. BROWN MAYOR SUNNY PARK INVOCATION RABBI LAWRENCE GOLDMARK PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COREY SIANEZ, CHIEF OF POLICE
PRESENTATIONS 2021 HOLIDAY DECORATION AWARDS • 1ST PLACE AWARD - Lane Moore & Richard Garrett, 6370 San Marcos Way • 2ND PLACE AWARD - Randy & Karina Hill, 9242 Via Balboa Circle • 3RD PLACE AWARD - Pedro & Wendy Negron, 7487 Mohawk Circle • HONORABLE MENTION - Mike & Beverly Ells, 7475 Mohawk Circle
This is the portion of the meeting set aside to invite public comments regarding any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Public comments are limited to no more than three minutes each. If comments relate to a specific agenda item, those comments will be taken following the staff report for that item and prior to the City Council vote.
The items listed under the Council Consent Calendar are considered routine business and will be voted on together by one motion unless a Council Member requests separate action. At this time the City Council or public may ask to speak on any item on the Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR (1 – 8) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Recommended Action: Approve Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 14, 2021. 2. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Recommended Action: Adopt resolutions. 3. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF COLLETTE CHENCINSKI TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION Purpose: Accept the appointment of a commissioner to the Senior Citizens Commission. There is no budget impact with the approval of this item. Recommended Action: 1) Confirm the appointment of Colette Chencinski to the Senior Citizens Commission representing District 4 for a term that will expire on January 25, 2025. 4. FINAL PAYMENT TO SELECT ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE MALVERN AVENUE AT COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE PROJECT Purpose: Authorize the Public Works Department to issue final payment and file a Notice of Completion for the Malvern Avenue at Country Club Drive Traffic Signal Upgrade Project. This project was included in the FY 20-21 Capital Improvement Program budget, and is funded by the Gas Tax Fund (Account No. 24-9806-590170). Recommended Action: 1) Accept project as complete and approve final payment to Select Electric, Inc. in the amount of $135,885.63; and 2) Direct the Public Works Department to file a Notice of Completion. 5. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDERS FOR BUILT RITE FENCE COMPANY, MID CITY'S ELECTRIC, PRO LANDSCAPING INC., ST. NICKS, JHM SUPPLY, RV NURSERY, AND MERCHANTS LANDSCAPING TO REPAIR THE FENCING, ELECTRICAL, AND LANDSCAPING WITHIN THE BEACH BOULEVARD MEDIAN BETWEEN LA PALMA AND CRESCENT AVENUES FOLLOWING A VEHICLE ACCIDENT Purpose: Authorize the Public Works Department to hire contractors and purchase materials to repair the fencing, landscaping, irrigation, trees, tree lighting and electrical systems in the Beach Boulevard median between La Palma and Crescent Avenues that was damaged after a vehicular accident on November 20, 2021. Associated costs in the amount of $53,039.73 will be funded by the Public Liability Fund and Risk Management. Recommended Action: 1) Approve a purchase order in the amount of $24,757 for Built Rite Fence Company to furnish and install a fence within the Beach Boulevard median; 2) Approve a purchase order in the amount of $13,000 for Pro Landscaping Inc. to replace two damaged palm trees within the Beach Boulevard median; 3) Approve a purchase order in the amount of $9,500 for Mid City’s Electric for repairs to electrical lines within the Beach Boulevard median; 4) Approve a purchase order in the amount of $1,316.26 for St. Nicks to replace lights on the two palm trees within the Beach Boulevard median; 5) Approve a purchase order in the amount of $673.09 for JHM Supply to purchase irrigation material; 6) Approve a purchase order in the amount of $1,993.38 for RV Nursery to purchase landscaping material; 7) Approve a purchase order in the amount of $1,800 for Merchants Landscaping to replace landscaping and irrigation; and 8) Authorize the City's Purchasing Manager to issue the various purchase orders. 6. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT PROGRAMS AND RELATED AUTHORIZATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) Purpose: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Public Works Department to submit and administer grant applications and grant payments from CalRecycle. There is no direct budget impact with the approval of this item. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of applications for payment programs and related authorizations for the California Department of Resources and Recovery (CalRecycle) grant and funding opportunities. 7. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING FEDERAL PER- AND POLYFLUOROAKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) LEGISLATION THAT PROTECTS RATEPAYERS AND WATER/WASTEWATER AGENCIES Purpose: Adopt a Resolution supporting and encouraging legislators to pass legislation to protect cities and water agencies from the costs of treating drinking water that has been tainted with PFAS chemicals. There is no direct budget impact with the adoption of this resolution. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution supporting federal per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) legislation that protects ratepayers and water/wastewater agencies. 8. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PERSONS HOLDING CERTAIN DESIGNATED POSITIONS TO EXECUTE URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT (UASI) DOCUMENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK AND AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF ANAHEIM FOR TRANSFER OR PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT/SERVICES OR FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAINING COSTS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM Purpose: Designate and authorize staff to execute documents on behalf of the City of Buena Park. Persons in the designated positions will be authorized to execute all documents that are associated with the administration of grants and training opportunities awarded to Buena Park or to apply for grants or grant-related activities available to the City’s public safety entities. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Police Chief or his designee to execute Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant documents for and on behalf of the City of Buena Park; 2) Authorize the City Manager, Police Chief or designated persons within the Buena Park Police Department to oversee and administer the projects associated with the Anaheim/Santa Ana UASI training and funding on behalf of the City; 3) Approve an agreement with the City of Anaheim for transfer or purchase of equipment/services or reimbursement of training costs; 4) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement; and 5) Authorize the Police Chief to execute the agreement. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. FOR DESIGN SERVICES TO CREATE CONCEPTUAL PLANS FOR THE DALE AND WHITAKER COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT Presented by Deepthi Arabolu, P.E., T.E., Principal Engineer Purpose: Authorize the Public Works Department to hire a consultant to provide professional engineering services for the Dale Street and Whitaker Street Complete Streets conceptual plans. Associated costs in the amount of $73,398 will be budgeted from the unappropriated Gas Tax Fund balance for this purpose. Recommended Action: 1) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount of $73,398 to provide professional engineering services for the Dale Street and Whitaker Street Complete Streets conceptual plans; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement; and 3) Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the agreement.
RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR THE EIGHTH STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT Presented by Mina Mikhael, P.E., Assistant City Engineer Purpose: Adopt a resolution approving plans and specifications, and hire a contractor for the Eighth Street Rehabilitation Project. Associated costs in the amount of $591,000 will be funded from the project account (Account No. 24-9806-590177) utilizing a combination of Measure M2 and Gas Tax Funds. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution approving plans and specifications for the Eighth Street Rehabilitation Project; 2) Award a contract to All American Asphalt in the amount of $510,000; 3) Authorize contingency funds in the amount of $51,000 in the same purchase order; 4) Authorize construction engineering in the amount of $30,000; and 5) Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the contract.
LICENSE AND JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH THE BUENA PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT (BPSD) FOR THE WHITAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Presented by Mina Mikhael, P.E., Assistant City Engineer Purpose: Authorize the City to enter into an agreement with the BPSD allowing the City to construct a public park on a portion of Whitaker Elementary School and the later jointly use the park and improvements with the District. There is no direct budget impact with the approval of this joint use agreement. Recommended Action: 1) Approve a License and Joint Use Agreement with the Buena Park School District (BPSD) for the Whitaker Elementary School Park Improvements Project; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, nonmonetary changes to the Agreement; and 3) Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the agreement.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF BUENA PARK STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY DATED JANUARY 25, 2022 Presented by Sung Hyun, Director of Finance Purpose: Amend the City’s Statement of Investment Policy to include parameters for socially-responsible investing. There is no direct budget impact with the approval of this item. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution approving the City of Buena Park Statement of Investment Policy dated January 25, 2022.
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ORANGE COUNTY POWER AUTHORITY (OCPA)’S SMART CHOICE, EQUIVALENT TO 70% RENEWABLE ENERGY, AS THE CITY'S DEFAULT ENERGY RATE TIER FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS Presented by Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager Purpose: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to notify the OCPA that the City Council selects the OCPA Smart Choice Tier, equivalent to 70% renewable energy content, as its Default Energy Rate Tier. There is no direct budget impact with the approval of this item. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution approving the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Smart Choice Tier, equivalent to 70% renewable energy, as the City's Default Energy Rate Tier.
PUBLIC HEARING: THE REDRAWING OF COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT BOUNDARIES Presented by Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, City Clerk Purpose: Conduct a public hearing to receive public input on the redrawing of Council Member district boundaries. There is no budget impact associated with this item. Recommended Action: 1) Receive a report from staff on the redistricting process and permissible criteria to be considered to redraw district boundaries; and 2) Conduct a public hearing to receive public input on district boundaries.
RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS IMPLEMENTING AB 361 TO ALLOW VIDEOCONFERENCE PARTICIPATION FOR ALL CITY PUBLIC MEETINGS Presented by Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, City Clerk Purpose: Incorporate provisions from AB 361 allowing for meetings of City legislative bodies (e.g. City Council, commissions, and committees) to hold meetings via videoconference effective immediately. There is no direct budget impact with the approval of this item. Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution making certain findings and determinations under AB 361 allowing the City's legislative bodies to hold virtual Brown Act meetings in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF BUENA PARK REGARDING THE COVID-19 VIRUS Presented by Aaron France, City Manager Purpose: Receive and file a report regarding the City's actions regarding COVID-19. There is no direct budget impact with the receipt of this item. Recommended Action: 1) Receive and file report from staff.
PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GP-21-1 TO UPDATE THE HOUSING ELEMENT FOR THE PERIOD OF 2021-2029 AND ADOPT THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENT OF THE 2035 GENERAL PLAN; AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. MND-21-1 FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GP-21-1 TO UPDATE THE HOUSING ELEMENT FOR THE PERIOD OF 2021- 2029 AND CREATE THE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENT Presented by Swati Meshram, PhD, AICP, LEED AP, Planning Manager Purpose: State law requires that each jurisdiction adopt a comprehensive General Plan to guide long-term city planning, including physical development and allocation of resources, to establish community priorities and guide decision-making. Specifically, the State requires periodic review and update of the Housing Element to demonstrate continued development capacity within the City to attain affordable housing goals, as defined by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Additionally, cities are required to create Environmental Justice (EJ) Policies within the General Plan, to improve the disproportionate burden of environmental pollution and other toxins faced by low-income communities and communities of color. There is no direct budget impact with the adoption of these resolutions. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution approving the 2021-2029 General Plan Housing Element update and Environmental Justice Element (General Plan Amendment GP-21-1); 2) Adopt a resolution approving Negative Declaration No. MND21-1 for General Plan Amendment No. GP-21-1 to update the Housing Element for the period of 2021 to 2029 and create the Environmental Justice Element; and, 3) Authorize the City Manager to make any required changes to the Housing Element in response to comments from the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to support certification of the 2021-2029 Housing Element by the State.
Mayor/City Council Reports & Calendar
MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL REPORTS & CALENDAR a. Scheduling dates for future City Council meetings. b. Identifying items for future discussion.
PRESENTATION FROM ADVANCE OC ON THE ORANGE COUNTY EQUITY MAP Presented by Jessica Fewer, Senior Management Analyst and Katie Kalvoda, Advance OC
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING AN UPDATED VISION FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN (91 FREEWAY TO LA PALMA AVENUE) Presented by Matt Foulkes, Director of Community Development
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING CITY POLICY REGARDING THE ALLOCATION AND USE OF HOUSING FUNDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND CONSIDERATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND CONTRIBUTION TO NATIONAL COMMUNITY RENAISSANCE (NATIONAL CORE) FOR A 66-UNIT SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT 8300 VALLEY VIEW STREET Presented by Matt Foulkes, Director of Community Development
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE SIX-MONTH REVIEW OF THE HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAM PROGRAM Presented by Jim Box, Director of Community Services
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING CITY COUNCIL GOAL #4, OBJECTIVE 5: CREATE A COMMUNITY ACADEMY Presented by Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, City Clerk