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 PASTOR ALBERT FONTANEZ, GRACE AND TRUTH
TABERNACLE CHURCH
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ADDIE MARTINEZ, GIRL SCOUT OF ORANGE
COUNTY TROOP #7164

City Manager Report

CITY MANAGER REPORT AARON FRANCE, CITY MANAGER

Presentations

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
• Presented to Ramon Miramontes, Buena Park School District Superintendent
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY HAZARDS AND SAFETY AWARENESS
• Presented by Steve Dohman, Division Chief, Orange County Fire Authority

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.

Consent Calendar

CONSENT CALENDAR (1 - 8)
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 February 14, 2023.
2. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
Recommended Action: Adopt resolutions.
3. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2023
Recommended Action: 1) Receive and file the reports.
Agenda
February 28, 2023
Page 4
4. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING ARBOR DAY IN BUENA PARK ON
MARCH 11, 2023
Recommended Action: Approve Proclamation.
5. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE
CODE GROUP DBA VCA CODE FOR CONTRACT BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES
Purpose: Authorize the Community and Economic Development Department to amend an existing agreement with VCA Code to continue to provide temporary and as-needed building inspection services. Associated costs in the amount of $150,000 will be funded by the Building Division's Professional/Contractual Services budget.
Recommended Action: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement (PSA) No. 22-8 CD with VCA Code, for temporary building inspection services to increase the total compensation amount from $30,000 to $150,000, subject to the same terms and conditions set forth in the original Agreement; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any non-monetary amendments; and, 3) Authorize the City Manager and City and City Clerk to execute the amendment.
6. AMENDMENT TO THE 2022-2023 MEASURE M2 SEVEN-YEAR CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR ADDITION OF THE ARTESIA BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT (TSSP) AND THE METROLINK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Purpose: Authorize the Public Works Department to amend the FY 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to add the Artesia Boulevard TSSP and the Metrolink Improvements Project, and change the funding source for the Metrolink Improvements Project. Associated costs in the amount of $250,000 for the Metrolink Improvements Project will be allocated from Measure M2 local fair share funds.
Recommended Action: 1) Approve an amendment to the FY 2022-2023 Measure M2 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program to add the Artesia Boulevard Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (TSSP) and the Metrolink Improvements Project; 2) Authorize staff to amend the FY 2022-2023 CIP on the OCFundtracker per the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) guidelines; and, 3) Approve Measure M2 local fair share funds in the amount of $250,000 for the Metrolink Improvements Project.
7. RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO TERMINATION OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY
PROCLAIMED IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Purpose: Satisfy technical requirements of the California Emergency Services Act by adopting a resolution to document termination of the local emergency proclaimed by the City Council in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no budget impact associated with this item.
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt the attached Resolution concerning termination of the local emergency proclaimed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
8. PURCHASE OF TWO KIA NIRO ELECTRIC VEHICLES FROM WONDRIES FLEET
GROUP
Purpose: Rescind previous authorization to purchase vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group and authorize the Public Works Department to purchase one existing and one alternative fleet vehicle from Wondries Fleet Group. Associated costs in the amount of $68,581 are included in the adopted FY 2022-23 Budget.
Recommended Action: 1) Rescind the City Council authorization of June 12, 2022, to purchase a Kia Niro EV for $48,500 and Ford F-150 Hybrid for $48,000 from National Auto Fleet Group; and 2) Authorize the purchase of two 2023 Kia Niro Electric Vehicles or functional equivalents from Wondries Fleet Group in the amount of $68,581 in lieu of the previously-approved 2023 Kia Niro Electric Vehicle and Ford F-150 Hybrid.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

Items 9 & 11

9. RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND APPROVAL OF A
CONTRACT WITH J. KIM ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE CITYWIDE PARKS STREETLIGHT UPGRADES PROJECT
Presented by Jason Tran, E.I.T., Assistant Engineer
Purpose: Approve plans and specifications and authorize the Public Works Department to hire a contractor to upgrade streetlights at six parks within the City. Associated costs in the amount of $115,567.90 will be funded by American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) funds received from the County of Orange via Supervisor Doug Chaffee (Account No. 11-9806-190134).
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Citywide Parks Streetlight Upgrades Project; 2) Award a contract to J. Kim Electric, Inc. in the amount of $104,567.90; 3) Authorize contingency funds in the amount of $11,000 in the same purchase order; 4) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the contract; and, 5) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the contract.

11. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SPECIALIZED INSTALLATIONS
FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF CAMERAS ON BEACH
BOULEVARD, NORTH OF THE INTERSTATE 5 (I-5) FREEWAY AND IN THREE CITY PARKS
Purpose: Authorize the Police Department to hire a contractor to expand the existing CCTV camera system for a section of Beach Boulevard and at three additional city parks. Associated costs in the amount of $299,979.16 will be funded by American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) funds received from the County of Orange via Supervisor Doug Chaffee (Account No. 11-9806-190134).
Recommended Action: 1) Approve a professional services agreement with Specialized Installations for the purchase and installation of a new video surveillance system for three park sites and eight Beach Boulevard traffic signals; 2) Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to make any necessary, non-monetary changes to the agreement and documents necessary for the purchase of the hardware; 3) Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the agreement; and, 4) Dispense with formal bidding pursuant to Section 3.28.080 (H) of the Buena Park Municipal Code based on a finding that this in the best interest of the City and will allow the City to procure services and equipment compatible with existing infrastructure and needs.

Item 10

RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICT (PPD) NO. 12
ON BACH CIRCLE, BRAHMS CIRCLE, BEETHOVEN CIRCLE, CHOPIN DRIVE, HANDEL DRIVE, SCHUBERT CIRCLE, AND VERDI DRIVE
Presented by Norm Wray, Senior Engineering Technician
Purpose: Authorize the Public Works Department to establish a new preferential parking district and properly sign the area as 'Preferential Parking Only' per California Vehicle Code (CVC) section 22507, and to authorize the Public Works and Police Department Departments to issue the required permits in compliance with the approved resolution. Associated costs in the amount of $6,600 will be absorbed by the Public Works Signage and Striping budget and costs in the amount of $1,500 will be funded by the Public Works Operations budget (11-6240-160105).
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution establishing Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 12 on Bach Circle, Brahms Circle, Beethoven Circle, Chopin Drive, Handel Drive, Schubert Circle, and Verdi Drive.

Mayor/City Council Reports and Calendar

MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL REPORTS & CALENDAR
a. Scheduling dates for future City Council meetings.
b. Identifying items for future discussion.

Item 12

DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE CITY'S MID-YEAR
BUDGET
Presented by Sung Hyun, Director of Finance

Item 13

DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING TEXT ALERT NOTIFICATIONS
AND TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION
Presented by Jessica Fewer, Senior Management Analyst and Bridget Englebrecht, Marketing Specialist

Item 14

DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING A FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE
ADVOCACY TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C.
Presented by Jessica Fewer, Senior Management Analyst

Item 15

DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE CLIMATE AND HEALTH
MEETING WITH CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON (CSUF) AND POTENTIAL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Presented by Laurie Aubuchon, Management Analyst

Item 16

DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION REGARDING THE CITY'S SIGN ORDINANCE
AND ENFORCEMENT
Presented by Christopher G. Cardinale, City Attorney and Adria M. Jimenez, MMC, City Clerk

Item 17

REVIEW OF SENATE BILL 1439: DISQUALIFYING FINANCIAL INTEREST UNDER
THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT INCLUDING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
Presented by Christopher G. Cardinale, City Attorney

Item 18

CITY MANAGER REPORT

Item 19

COMMISSION/COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS/REMOVALS

ADJOURNMENT