CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M. ROLL CALL COUNCIL MEMBER JOYCE AHN COUNCIL MEMBER JOSÉ TRINIDAD CASTAÑEDA COUNCIL MEMBER CONNOR TRAUT MAYOR PRO TEM SUSAN SONNE MAYOR ARTHUR C. BROWN INVOCATION PASTOR DON HARBERT, BPPD POLICE CHAPLAIN AND THE WAY FELLOWSHIP PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SWATI MESHRAM, PhD, AICP, LEED AP, PLANNING MANAGER
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 22, 2023, AS HARVEY MILK DAY ? Presented to Mike Olsen, President of the Orange County Lavender Bar Association BUENA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD ? Presented to Lynn Rowe PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING DROWNING PREVENTION AWARENESS ? Presented to Steve Dohman, Division Chief, Orange County Fire Authority PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 2023 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH ? Presented to Rosemary Nielsen, Buena Park Homeless Outreach Coordinator PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 30–MAY 6, 2023, AS PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK ? Presented to the Buena Park City Clerk's Office PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 21–27, 2023, AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK ? Presented to the Buena Park Public Works Department
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. Those wishing to speak are asked to complete a speaker identification form located at the council chamber entrance and place it in the box near the speaker’s lectern. Those wishing to speak using the videoconferencing feature are asked to raise your hand now by either dialing *9 or the raise hand feature.
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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Recommended Action: Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of April 20, 2023, and the Special and Regular City Council Meetings of April 25, 2023. 2. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Recommended Action: Adopt resolutions. 3. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 22, 2023, AS HARVEY MILK DAY Recommended Action: Approve proclamation. 4. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING DROWNING PREVENTION AWARENESS Recommended Action: Approve proclamation. 5. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 2023 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Recommended Action: Approve proclamation. 6. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 30–MAY 6, 2023, AS PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK Recommended Action: Approve proclamation. 7. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 21–27, 2023, AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK Recommended Action: Approve proclamation. 8. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 18, 2023, AS ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER (AAPI) DAY AGAINST BULLYING AND HATE Recommended Action: Approve proclamation. 9. UPFITTING OF FOUR FORD UTILITY PURSUIT VEHICLES BY INNOVATIVE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT Purpose: Authorize the Public Works Department to purchase upfitting service for four Ford Utility Pursuit vehicles. Associated costs in the amount of $68,540 are included in the current year 2022-23 budget. However, this is less than the most recent estimate provided by Innovative Emergency Equipment. For this reason, a budget amendment in the amount of $15,422.48 will be required from the undesignated Vehicle Replacement Fund balance. Recommended Action: 1) Authorize upfitting costs in the amount of $20,990.68 for each of the four Ford Utility Pursuit vehicles (total of $83,962.48) from Innovative Emergency Equipment; and, 2) Approve a budget amendment in the amount of $15,422.48 to cover increased vehicle upfitting costs. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 19-01 WITH YUNEX, LLC FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS THROUGHOUT THE CITY Presented by Norm Wray, Senior Engineering Technician Purpose: Authorize the Public Works Department to amend the contract for maintenance and repair of traffic signals throughout the City and extend the term for an additional year of service. The total contract amount for routine and extraordinary maintenance is expected to be $340,273 annually. These costs are included in the proposed FY 2023-24 budget in the traffic signal maintenance account (11-560230-6240). Recommended Action: 1) Approve Amendment No. 5 to a Professional Services Agreement with Yunex, LLC for the maintenance and repair of traffic signals throughout the City; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, nonmonetary changes to the amendment; and, 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the amendment.
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 5.68 TO THE BUENA PARK MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO GROUP HOME OPERATING PERMITS AND REQUIREMENTS, AND REFERRING A ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO THE BUENA PARK PLANNING COMMISSION Presented by Christopher G. Cardinale, City Attorney Purpose: Enact local regulations that are consistent with federal and state law and strike a balance between the interests of residents desiring to preserve the residential character of their neighborhoods, and the need to provide housing accommodations to disabled individuals; including those in recovery from chemical addiction to reside in normalized residential environments that promote effective recovery. There is no direct budget impact associated with this item. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt an Ordinance of the Buena Park City Council Adding Chapter 5.68, Group Homes, to the Buena Park Municipal Code; and, 2) Request that the Buena Park Planning Commission review a minor amendment to the Buena Park Zoning Code to make reference to the new Chapter 5.68.
Mayor/City Council Reports & Calendar
a. Scheduling dates for future City Council meetings. b. Identifying items for future discussion.
STUDY SESSION (12 – 17) (Reconvene in the Council Chamber) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING A BP CULTUREFEST UPDATE Presented by Mark Sauceda, Community Services Supervisor
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE WHITAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Presented by Mina Mikhael, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE UPDATE REGARDING PEAK PARK POOL AND BOISSERANC PARK POOL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Presented by Mina Mikhael, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Presented by Jessica Fewer, Senior Management Analyst
May 09, 2023 City Council
CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M. ROLL CALL COUNCIL MEMBER JOYCE AHN COUNCIL MEMBER JOSÉ TRINIDAD CASTAÑEDA COUNCIL MEMBER CONNOR TRAUT MAYOR PRO TEM SUSAN SONNE MAYOR ARTHUR C. BROWN INVOCATION PASTOR DON HARBERT, BPPD POLICE CHAPLAIN AND THE WAY FELLOWSHIP PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SWATI MESHRAM, PhD, AICP, LEED AP, PLANNING MANAGER
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 22, 2023, AS HARVEY MILK DAY ? Presented to Mike Olsen, President of the Orange County Lavender Bar Association BUENA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD ? Presented to Lynn Rowe PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING DROWNING PREVENTION AWARENESS ? Presented to Steve Dohman, Division Chief, Orange County Fire Authority PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 2023 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH ? Presented to Rosemary Nielsen, Buena Park Homeless Outreach Coordinator PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 30–MAY 6, 2023, AS PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK ? Presented to the Buena Park City Clerk's Office PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 21–27, 2023, AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK ? Presented to the Buena Park Public Works Department
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. Those wishing to speak are asked to complete a speaker identification form located at the council chamber entrance and place it in the box near the speaker’s lectern. Those wishing to speak using the videoconferencing feature are asked to raise your hand now by either dialing *9 or the raise hand feature.
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. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Recommended Action: Approval of Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of April 20, 2023, and the Special and Regular City Council Meetings of April 25, 2023. 2. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS Recommended Action: Adopt resolutions. 3. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 22, 2023, AS HARVEY MILK DAY Recommended Action: Approve proclamation. 4. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING DROWNING PREVENTION AWARENESS Recommended Action: Approve proclamation. 5. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 2023 AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH Recommended Action: Approve proclamation. 6. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING APRIL 30–MAY 6, 2023, AS PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK Recommended Action: Approve proclamation. 7. PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING MAY 21–27, 2023, AS NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK Recommended Action: Approve proclamation. 8. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY 18, 2023, AS ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER (AAPI) DAY AGAINST BULLYING AND HATE Recommended Action: Approve proclamation. 9. UPFITTING OF FOUR FORD UTILITY PURSUIT VEHICLES BY INNOVATIVE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT Purpose: Authorize the Public Works Department to purchase upfitting service for four Ford Utility Pursuit vehicles. Associated costs in the amount of $68,540 are included in the current year 2022-23 budget. However, this is less than the most recent estimate provided by Innovative Emergency Equipment. For this reason, a budget amendment in the amount of $15,422.48 will be required from the undesignated Vehicle Replacement Fund balance. Recommended Action: 1) Authorize upfitting costs in the amount of $20,990.68 for each of the four Ford Utility Pursuit vehicles (total of $83,962.48) from Innovative Emergency Equipment; and, 2) Approve a budget amendment in the amount of $15,422.48 to cover increased vehicle upfitting costs. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NO. 19-01 WITH YUNEX, LLC FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS THROUGHOUT THE CITY Presented by Norm Wray, Senior Engineering Technician Purpose: Authorize the Public Works Department to amend the contract for maintenance and repair of traffic signals throughout the City and extend the term for an additional year of service. The total contract amount for routine and extraordinary maintenance is expected to be $340,273 annually. These costs are included in the proposed FY 2023-24 budget in the traffic signal maintenance account (11-560230-6240). Recommended Action: 1) Approve Amendment No. 5 to a Professional Services Agreement with Yunex, LLC for the maintenance and repair of traffic signals throughout the City; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, nonmonetary changes to the amendment; and, 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the amendment.
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 5.68 TO THE BUENA PARK MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO GROUP HOME OPERATING PERMITS AND REQUIREMENTS, AND REFERRING A ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO THE BUENA PARK PLANNING COMMISSION Presented by Christopher G. Cardinale, City Attorney Purpose: Enact local regulations that are consistent with federal and state law and strike a balance between the interests of residents desiring to preserve the residential character of their neighborhoods, and the need to provide housing accommodations to disabled individuals; including those in recovery from chemical addiction to reside in normalized residential environments that promote effective recovery. There is no direct budget impact associated with this item. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt an Ordinance of the Buena Park City Council Adding Chapter 5.68, Group Homes, to the Buena Park Municipal Code; and, 2) Request that the Buena Park Planning Commission review a minor amendment to the Buena Park Zoning Code to make reference to the new Chapter 5.68.
Mayor/City Council Reports & Calendar
a. Scheduling dates for future City Council meetings. b. Identifying items for future discussion.
STUDY SESSION (12 – 17) (Reconvene in the Council Chamber) DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING A BP CULTUREFEST UPDATE Presented by Mark Sauceda, Community Services Supervisor
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE WHITAKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Presented by Mina Mikhael, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE UPDATE REGARDING PEAK PARK POOL AND BOISSERANC PARK POOL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Presented by Mina Mikhael, P.E., Director of Public Works/City Engineer
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Presented by Jessica Fewer, Senior Management Analyst