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City Council Regular Meeting
Published: Jul 14, 2026
Buena Park City Council Honors Local Graduates Elizabeth Vendiola and Catherine Barang
The Buena Park City Council acknowledged two local graduates: Elizabeth Vendiola (Cerritos Community College) and Catherine Barang (Cal State Long Beach). The council celebrated their hard work and dedication, presenting them with certificates of recognition from the city and State Senator Tony Strickland. The council emphasized the importance of lifelong learning and expressed pride in the students' achievements as they move on to their next steps.
Vice Mayor Hoke Reports on Community Events, New Business, and Doctoral Achievement
Vice Mayor Dr. Lamia Hoke provided an update on several community events and personal achievements. She highlighted the success of the first Neighborhood Action Day on June 27th and the 250th anniversary celebration at Knott's Berry Farm on July 1st. She also announced the opening of a new business, Lobster Boss, on Lincoln Avenue. Personally, she shared the exciting news of successfully defending her dissertation on the well-being of California school board members, earning her doctorate in education from Chapman University.
Resident Praises New Dale Street Bike Lane, Urges Continued Investment in Active Transportation
Dominic Bendanelli, a resident, thanked the council for the opening of the Dale Street bike lane near Boiserank Park. He noted that the 0.6-mile class 2 bike lane brings Buena Park's total to 1.75 miles of bike lanes, representing nearly 5% of the city's 36 miles of arterial roadways. He encouraged the council to continue implementing the city's active transportation plan.
Buena Park Recognizes First Youth Micro Grant Recipient for 'Cognitive Arts Cognitive Health' Project
The Buena Park City Council recognized Saruth Elaya Sundara Vadaviathalon as the first recipient of the Youth Micro Grant for her project 'Cognitive Arts Cognitive Health' (CACH). This project combined Bardanatyam and Carnatic music with cognitive activities to support the well-being of children and seniors. The project demonstrated significant positive impact, with over 80% of participants enjoying the experience. Plans are underway to expand the program. The city council presented certificates of recognition for her initiative and impact.
Buena Park Adopts Publicly Available Pay Schedule to Enhance Transparency
The city council approved a resolution to adopt a publicly available pay schedule, as required by California Code of Regulations Section 570.5. This ensures pay rates and special compensation schedules are accessible to the public for calculating retirement benefits with CalPERS. The city already posts employee contracts, MOUs, and pay information on its website as part of its commitment to transparency.
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