January 24, 2023 City Council
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Call to Order - 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 RABBI LAWRENCE GOLDMARK
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE FRANK NUNES, CHIEF OF POLICE
Call to Order

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 RABBI LAWRENCE GOLDMARK
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE FRANK NUNES, CHIEF OF POLICE
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City Manager Report - CITY MANAGER REPORT AARON FRANCE, CITY MANAGER
City Manager Report

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Presentations - EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARD
Thirty Year Service
Arthur C. Brown, Mayor
CITY OF BUENA PARK 70TH ANNIVERSARY
Presentations

Thirty Year Service
Arthur C. Brown, Mayor
CITY OF BUENA PARK 70TH ANNIVERSARY
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Oral Communications - 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.
Oral Communications

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Consent Calendar - CONSENT CALENDAR (1 – 9) 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 and Regular City Council Meetings of January 10, 2023.
2. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Recommended Action: Adopt resolutions.
3. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT GENERAL MANAGER JAMES D. HERBERG UPON HIS RETIREMENT
4. RESOLUTION APPOINTING CONNOR TRAUT AS THE CITY COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY (OCFA) BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Purpose: Designate Council Member Traut as the City's representative to the OCFA Board of Directors. There is no budget impact with the approval of this item.
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution appointing Council Member Traut as the City of Buena Park's representative to the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Board of Directors.
5. JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AND THE CITY OF BUENA PARK FOR THE KNOTT AVENUE REHABILITATION FROM BALL ROAD TO ORANGE AVENUE PROJECT Purpose: Authorize the Public Works Department to enter into an agreement with the City of Anaheim for the Knott Avenue Rehabilitation from Ball Road to Orange Avenue Project. The City’s proportionate share is estimated to be $62,727, and will be funded from the undesignated Gas Tax Fund balance. Recommended Action: 1) Approve an agreement with the City of Anaheim for the Knott Avenue Rehabilitation from Ball Road to Orange Avenue Project; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement; 3) Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the agreement; and, 4) Appropriate funds in the amount of $62,727 from the undesignated Gas Tax Fund balance for this purpose.
6. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO. 100-17, TRAVEL AND BUSINESS EXPENSE POLICY, REGARDING THE CITY'S PER DIEM RATE FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES RELATED TO CONFERENCES, MEETINGS, AND TRAINING Purpose: Authorize the City Manager's Office to amend Administrative Policy No. 100-17, Travel and Business Expense Policy regarding the City's per diem rate for meals and incidentals. There are sufficient funds in the FY 2022-23 Budget to support any changes related to this Policy. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a Resolution amending Administrative Policy No. 100-17, Travel and Business Expense Policy.
7. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE PAY SCHEDULE FOR TEMPORARY, SEASONAL, AND LIMITED-SERVICE PERSONNEL TO ADD A NEW POOL MANAGER POSITION Purpose: Direct the Human Resources/Risk Management Department to amend the pay schedule for temporary, seasonal, and limited-service employees to create a new, seasonal Pool Manager position and pay range. This proposal will cost approximately $35,000 in pay and benefits each fiscal year. In order to make this proposal cost neutral, staff recommends eliminating 1,000 Sr. Lifeguard hours and 479 Lifeguard hours, which is equivalent to approximately $35,000. Therefore, there is no budget impact with this item. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution amending the pay schedule for temporary, seasonal, and limited-service personnel to add a new Pool Manager position.
8. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, ADDING CHAPTER 5.68 TO THE BUENA PARK MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING LIMITATIONS ON THIRD-PARTY FOOD DELIVERY FEES Purpose: For the City Council to consider and make permanent limitations on third-party food delivery service fees that were initially enacted as an urgency measure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no budget impact associated with this item. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt an ordinance to establishing limitations on third-party food delivery service fees and adding Chapter 5.68 to the Buena Park Municipal Code.
9. A REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF BUENA PARK REGARDING THE COVID-19 VIRUS 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 the report.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommended Action: Approval of Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings of January 10, 2023.
2. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Recommended Action: Adopt resolutions.
3. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT GENERAL MANAGER JAMES D. HERBERG UPON HIS RETIREMENT
4. RESOLUTION APPOINTING CONNOR TRAUT AS THE CITY COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY (OCFA) BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Purpose: Designate Council Member Traut as the City's representative to the OCFA Board of Directors. There is no budget impact with the approval of this item.
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution appointing Council Member Traut as the City of Buena Park's representative to the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Board of Directors.
5. JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AND THE CITY OF BUENA PARK FOR THE KNOTT AVENUE REHABILITATION FROM BALL ROAD TO ORANGE AVENUE PROJECT Purpose: Authorize the Public Works Department to enter into an agreement with the City of Anaheim for the Knott Avenue Rehabilitation from Ball Road to Orange Avenue Project. The City’s proportionate share is estimated to be $62,727, and will be funded from the undesignated Gas Tax Fund balance. Recommended Action: 1) Approve an agreement with the City of Anaheim for the Knott Avenue Rehabilitation from Ball Road to Orange Avenue Project; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement; 3) Authorize the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute the agreement; and, 4) Appropriate funds in the amount of $62,727 from the undesignated Gas Tax Fund balance for this purpose.
6. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO. 100-17, TRAVEL AND BUSINESS EXPENSE POLICY, REGARDING THE CITY'S PER DIEM RATE FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES RELATED TO CONFERENCES, MEETINGS, AND TRAINING Purpose: Authorize the City Manager's Office to amend Administrative Policy No. 100-17, Travel and Business Expense Policy regarding the City's per diem rate for meals and incidentals. There are sufficient funds in the FY 2022-23 Budget to support any changes related to this Policy. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a Resolution amending Administrative Policy No. 100-17, Travel and Business Expense Policy.
7. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE PAY SCHEDULE FOR TEMPORARY, SEASONAL, AND LIMITED-SERVICE PERSONNEL TO ADD A NEW POOL MANAGER POSITION Purpose: Direct the Human Resources/Risk Management Department to amend the pay schedule for temporary, seasonal, and limited-service employees to create a new, seasonal Pool Manager position and pay range. This proposal will cost approximately $35,000 in pay and benefits each fiscal year. In order to make this proposal cost neutral, staff recommends eliminating 1,000 Sr. Lifeguard hours and 479 Lifeguard hours, which is equivalent to approximately $35,000. Therefore, there is no budget impact with this item. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution amending the pay schedule for temporary, seasonal, and limited-service personnel to add a new Pool Manager position.
8. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK, ADDING CHAPTER 5.68 TO THE BUENA PARK MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING LIMITATIONS ON THIRD-PARTY FOOD DELIVERY FEES Purpose: For the City Council to consider and make permanent limitations on third-party food delivery service fees that were initially enacted as an urgency measure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no budget impact associated with this item. Recommended Action: 1) Adopt an ordinance to establishing limitations on third-party food delivery service fees and adding Chapter 5.68 to the Buena Park Municipal Code.
9. A REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF BUENA PARK REGARDING THE COVID-19 VIRUS 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 the report.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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Item 10 - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE ORANGETHORPE AVENUE REHABILITATION PROJECT Presented by Cesar Ortiz, P.E., Associate Engineer
Purpose: Authorize the Public Works Department to hire a consultant to provide design services for the Orangethorpe Avenue Rehabilitation Project. Associated costs for project design will be funded by the Project budget (Account No. 24-9806-590181), which utilizes a combination of Measure M2 and Gas Tax funds.
Recommended Action: 1) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering in the amount of $94,520 for design services for the Orangethorpe Avenue Rehabilitation Project; 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 City Clerk to execute the agreement.
Item 10

Purpose: Authorize the Public Works Department to hire a consultant to provide design services for the Orangethorpe Avenue Rehabilitation Project. Associated costs for project design will be funded by the Project budget (Account No. 24-9806-590181), which utilizes a combination of Measure M2 and Gas Tax funds.
Recommended Action: 1) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering in the amount of $94,520 for design services for the Orangethorpe Avenue Rehabilitation Project; 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 City Clerk to execute the agreement.
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Item 11 - APPROVAL OF AN ADDITIONAL ASSISTANT PLANNER POSITION IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Presented by Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources
Purpose: Add one new full-time equivalent Assistant Planner position in the Community Development Department. Associated costs in the amount of $43,575 for the current fiscal year is proposed to be funded from the undesignated General Fund reserve balance.
Recommended Action: 1) Authorize one new full-time equivalent (FTE) Assistant Planner position to the Community Development Department; and 2) Approve a budget amendment in the prorated amount of $43,575 from the undesignated General Fund reserve balance for the remainder of the fiscal year for the Community Development Department
Item 11

Purpose: Add one new full-time equivalent Assistant Planner position in the Community Development Department. Associated costs in the amount of $43,575 for the current fiscal year is proposed to be funded from the undesignated General Fund reserve balance.
Recommended Action: 1) Authorize one new full-time equivalent (FTE) Assistant Planner position to the Community Development Department; and 2) Approve a budget amendment in the prorated amount of $43,575 from the undesignated General Fund reserve balance for the remainder of the fiscal year for the Community Development Department
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Item 12 - BUENA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT 2022 YEAR IN REVIEW - CRIME & SAFETY UPDATE Presented by Frank Nunes, Police Chief
Purpose: Provide the City Council and community with an overview of the Buena Park Police Department for calendar year 2022 that includes topics such as personnel and staffing, crime statistics, community engagement, and reporting strategies. There is no budget impact associated with this item.
Recommended Action: 1) Receive and file.
Item 12

Purpose: Provide the City Council and community with an overview of the Buena Park Police Department for calendar year 2022 that includes topics such as personnel and staffing, crime statistics, community engagement, and reporting strategies. There is no budget impact associated with this item.
Recommended Action: 1) Receive and file.
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Item 13 - APPOINTMENT OF LISA JEANNE BARR AS A TEMPORARY POLICE DISPATCH SUPERVISOR TO PERFORM WORK OF A LIMITED DURATION AND RESOLUTION FOR EXCEPTION TO THE 180-DAY WAIT PERIOD CERTIFYING POLICE DISPATCH SUPERVISOR CLASSIFICATION AS A CRITICALLY-NEEDED POSITION Presented by Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources
Purpose: Adopt a resolution approving the exception to the 180-day wait period for post-retirement employment pursuant to Government Code 75522.56 to appoint Lisa Jeanne Barr as a temporary Police Dispatch Supervisor. This proposal will cost approximately $5,000 per month. There are sufficient salary savings within the Police Department budget from staff vacancies to cover this cost. No additional budget appropriation is required.
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution for exception to the 180-day wait period and certify the critical importance of appointing Lisa Jeanne Barr as a temporary Police Dispatch Supervisor.
Item 13

Purpose: Adopt a resolution approving the exception to the 180-day wait period for post-retirement employment pursuant to Government Code 75522.56 to appoint Lisa Jeanne Barr as a temporary Police Dispatch Supervisor. This proposal will cost approximately $5,000 per month. There are sufficient salary savings within the Police Department budget from staff vacancies to cover this cost. No additional budget appropriation is required.
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution for exception to the 180-day wait period and certify the critical importance of appointing Lisa Jeanne Barr as a temporary Police Dispatch Supervisor.
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Item 14 - RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AN AMENDED BUENA PARK JOB CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND POLICE ASSOCIATION COMPENSATION PLAN TO REVISE THE PARKING ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST JOB CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE, AND CHANGE THE CLASSIFICATION TITLE TO TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SPECIALIST Presented by Eddie Fenton, Assistant City Manager/Director of Human Resources
Purpose: Adopt a Resolution to amend the Buena Park Police Association Compensation Plan and Classification Plan to provide for a revised salary range and essential functions for the Parking Enforcement Specialist position. Associated costs of approximately $15,000 will be allocated from the undesignated General Fund balance for this purpose.
Recommended Action: 1) Approve the revised Traffic Enforcement Specialist job classification specification; 2) Adopt a Resolution to amend the Buena Park Police Association Compensation Plan; and, 3) Authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $15,000 for this purpose.
Item 14

Purpose: Adopt a Resolution to amend the Buena Park Police Association Compensation Plan and Classification Plan to provide for a revised salary range and essential functions for the Parking Enforcement Specialist position. Associated costs of approximately $15,000 will be allocated from the undesignated General Fund balance for this purpose.
Recommended Action: 1) Approve the revised Traffic Enforcement Specialist job classification specification; 2) Adopt a Resolution to amend the Buena Park Police Association Compensation Plan; and, 3) Authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $15,000 for this purpose.
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Item 15 - CONSIDERATION OF AWARDING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR POLICE TOWING SERVICES TO P & H ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA ANAHEIM FULLERTON TOWING, AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING FRANCHISE FEES AND SERVICE RATES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Presented by Brad Geyer, Police Captain
Purpose: Consideration of awarding a non-exclusive franchise agreement to procure professional towing services for the City and the Buena Park Police Department, and establishing the rates for service and franchise fees associated with the City's towing program. There is no expense to the city associated with this item; however, by approving a non-exclusive franchise agreement the City will be able to start recovering partial costs of administering its towing program, as allowed under California Vehicle Code Section 12110 (b).
Recommended Action: 1) Award a non-exclusive franchise agreement to P&H Enterprises, dba Anaheim Fullerton Towing Services to provide non-exclusive towing services to the City and the Buena Park Police Department; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any non-monetary changes to the franchise agreement; 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the franchise agreement; 4) Adopt a Resolution establishing franchise fees to reimburse the City for costs of administering its towing program; and, 5) Adopt a Resolution establishing the rates and charges for towing services.
Item 15

Purpose: Consideration of awarding a non-exclusive franchise agreement to procure professional towing services for the City and the Buena Park Police Department, and establishing the rates for service and franchise fees associated with the City's towing program. There is no expense to the city associated with this item; however, by approving a non-exclusive franchise agreement the City will be able to start recovering partial costs of administering its towing program, as allowed under California Vehicle Code Section 12110 (b).
Recommended Action: 1) Award a non-exclusive franchise agreement to P&H Enterprises, dba Anaheim Fullerton Towing Services to provide non-exclusive towing services to the City and the Buena Park Police Department; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any non-monetary changes to the franchise agreement; 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the franchise agreement; 4) Adopt a Resolution establishing franchise fees to reimburse the City for costs of administering its towing program; and, 5) Adopt a Resolution establishing the rates and charges for towing services.
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Mayor/City Council Reports & Calendar - a. Scheduling dates for future City Council meetings.
b. Identifying items for future discussion.
RECESS
Mayor/City Council Reports & Calendar

b. Identifying items for future discussion.
RECESS
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Item 16 - DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTIONG REGARDING A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE)'S BUILDING ELECTRICIFICATION APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION (CPUC)
Presented by Jessica Fewer, Senior Management Analyst
Item 16

Presented by Jessica Fewer, Senior Management Analyst
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Item 17 - DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE SECURITY UPGRADES FOR THE WHITAKER-JAYNES ESTATE & BACON HOUSE
Presented by Deepthi Arabolu, P.E., T.E., Assistant City Engineer and Nghia Nguyen, Police Captain
Item 17

Presented by Deepthi Arabolu, P.E., T.E., Assistant City Engineer and Nghia Nguyen, Police Captain
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Item 18 - DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING A NEW JOINT USE GYMNASIUM AT BEATTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Presented by Dale Kurata, Community Services Supervisor
Item 18

Presented by Dale Kurata, Community Services Supervisor
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Item 19 - DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING A CITYWIDE RECORDS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Presented by Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, City Clerk
Item 19

Presented by Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, City Clerk
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Item 20 - DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS Presented by Jessica Fewer, Senior Management Analyst
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Item 21 - CITY MANAGER REPORT
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Item 22 - COMMISSION/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS/REMOVALS
ADJOURNMENT
Item 22

ADJOURNMENT
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