2012/08/28ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AND REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETINGS OF
AUGUST 28, 2012
The Anaheim City Council was called to order at 3:00 P.M. on August 28, 2012 and adjourned
to 4:00 P.M. for lack of a quorum. The regular adjourned meeting of August 28, 2012 was then
called to order at 4:07 P.M. in the chambers of Anaheim City Hall, located at 200 Anaheim
Boulevard.
Present: Mayor Tom Tait and Council Members: Gail Eastman, Lord Galloway, Kris Murray and
Harry Sidhu.
Staff Present: City Manager Bob Wingenroth, City Attorney Cristina Talley, and Secretary Linda
Andal
A copy of the agenda was posted on August 24, 2012 on the kiosk outside City Hall.
ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
CLOSED SESSION:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the Government Code)
Agency designated representative: Kristine Ridge
Name of employee organization: Anaheim Fire Association
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code)
Name of Case: Davenport v. The City of Anaheim, et al., OCSC Case No. 30 -2011
00518603.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code)
Name of Case: City of Anaheim v. Kush Kingdom, et al., Case No. 30 -2012 00592649
At 5:08 P.M., council returned from closed session and Mayor Tait reconvened the meeting of
August 28, 2012.
Invocation: Pastor Randy Collins, Anaheim Foursquare Church
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Harry Sidhu
Presentations: Recognizing the City of Anaheim for participation in United Way's 2012
Walk United
Recognizing the District 46 Big League All -Star Team
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Mayor Tom Tait introduced the District 46 Big League All -Star team, acknowledging that the Big
League players were 17 year old all -stars from Anaheim and surrounding areas. Coach Jimmy
Valverde thanked the city for recognizing the team, remarking that after winning the Western
Division, they placed third in the national Big League World Series, and more importantly, were
recognized on and off the field as a class act.
Acceptance of Other Recognitions (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing North Orange County Community College District Provost for
the School of Continuing Education, Greg Schulz, Ed.D.
Proclaiming September 2012, as National Preparedness Month
Ellen Lopez, Emergency Preparedness Director encouraged everyone to become involved and
prepared for any emergency and in recognition of National Preparedness Month, she outlined a
number of events taking place for residents, businesses, employees, schools and faith -based
organizations.
At 5:12 P.M., Mayor Tait called to order the Anaheim Public Financing Authority (in joint session
with the City Council).
ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS:
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items, except public hearing):
James Robert Reade, resident, discussed an incident that occurred when he was 21 years old
and pulled over in another city because his motorcycle matched that of a robbery suspect. The
lesson learned, he emphasized, was that citizens must obey orders from a police officer and
failure to do so could lead to a serious situation, such as the one Manuel Diaz faced when he
failed to obey an officer's directive.
Michael Baker, Boys and Girls Club, informed the community a motorcycle club had donated
and distributed 300 backpacks filled with school supplies to the kids at the Boys and Girls Club.
In addition, outreach efforts to various neighborhoods had begun with 100 kids from Anna Drive
now participating in the outreach program as well as 44 from Haster Street. He recognized
Disney, the Ducks and Angels Baseball for stepping up and donating a significant amount of
funds to the Boys and Girls Club in support of community youth programs.
Yesenia Rojas, resident of Anna Drive stated several efforts were underway for the youth of
Anna Drive and other impoverished neighborhoods with the goal of keeping kids away from
gang involvement and thanked the Boys and Girls Club for their assistance as well.
William Fitzgerald, Anaheim Home, voiced his opposition to the Anaheim Regional
Transportation Intermodal Center, stating funds earmarked for that project would be better used
to prevent future gang participation of Anaheim's youth.
Amanda Hudson, Animal Defenders International, thanked Council Member Galloway for
supporting a ban on exotic circus animals and looked forward to providing facts and evidence of
the cruelty these animals experienced to council.
Lisa Gin, Sister City Association, provided an update on the Association's activities. A recent
visit to Vito ria - Gasteiz, Spain re- established and rejuvenated that relationship, ten exchange
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students were recently welcomed from Mito, Japan enjoying a week of fun - filled activities and
the Association was now preparing for a visit from Mito officials in the fall. She noted fund-
raising was a key component of the Sister City Association and the September 12 wine tasting
event to be held at the Whitehouse Restaurant offered the community an opportunity to support
the Sister City Association and to find out the more about the organization and its goals.
Marissa O'Hanna thanked Council Member Galloway for her support on banning circuses with
exotic animals stating factual information including affidavits of former circus workers and
undercover video footage was available to substantiate the claims made by animal rights
activists.
ET Snell, Clown Community Activist, discoursed on the culture of the Anaheim Police
Department and the corporate perspective of the Disney organization.
Duane Roberts, resident, thanked the City Clerk for her prompt response to his public records
request, adding that he had not yet received a reply from the Police Chief.
John Dunton, Coalition for Peaceful Community, discussed the need to provide recreational
activities and programs to the poorest areas of the city, an effort his coalition was committed to
as a method of keeping kids off the street and out of trouble.
Ron Bengochea, resident, was opposed to the award of bid for construction of the ARTIC
project feeling those funds could be better used to meet the needs of the community.
Alicia Koberstein voiced her support for a ban on circuses that used exotic animals, an
unacceptable exploitation of animals for the entertainment of people unaware of the cruelty and
inhumane treatment they endured.
Benjamin Avila informed the city about Eco Vitali World, a manufacturer of paint and coatings
that cleaned air of bacteria, viruses and all known pollutions, suggesting a meeting be
scheduled to discuss this technology which reduced maintenance and improved air quality.
Mayor Tait referred Mr. Avila to appropriate staff.
Brenda Cavillos supported a ban on circus animals in the city, remarking as responsible
citizens, it was important to care for all living creating.
Lisa Manili remarked she had dedicated most of her free time to banning exotic animal acts
since 2009 and had participated in various forums with experts dedicated to promoting animal
welfare efforts. She talked of the progress in this area, reporting the Santa Ana Zoo stopped
their elephant rides as free contact was no longer deemed a safe way to interact with a wild
elephant and the Orange County Fair, after 25 years, chose to stop elephant rides as well.
Juliette West explained that at the age of 14 she started a documentary called "How I Became
an Elephant," which took place in Thailand and shed light on abusive treatment of elephants
working in the tourism industry. She explained the documentary was being screened in film
festivals across the nation and had won awards for its cause. In support of a ban on circus
animals, Ms. West established a nonprofit organization called "Juliette Speaks" to spread
awareness of elephant abuse and urged the city to take a stand and make the decision to ban
exotic animal acts.
Crystal Gray, resident, explained how she and her family had been directly impacted by gangs
in her downtown neighborhood, stating she would rather see funds used in support of youth
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programs giving options other than gang membership to kids rather than litigation settlements
for families of gang members.
William McHenry, resident, strongly supported a ban on exotic animal acts in the city, adding
that Ringling Bros. and other circus organizations would make every effort to stop the ban, and
he hoped the city council would not be swayed.
Barbara Kordiak, resident, supported a ban on exotic animals and the need for change within
the police department to reflect transparency, accountability and a police force that people could
trust.
Richard Heim, Clark Construction, remarked as the low bidder for the ARTIC project, his
company was looking forward to partnering with the city in this project, to reach out to the
community and ensure local people were involved. He added that 75 percent of the proposed
funding to be subcontracted was designated for local businesses as detailed in the contract
specifications. He added that Clark Construction had just completed CARS LAND for Disney
and looked forward to another successful project in the city.
Katherine Smith, La Colonia resident, encouraged council to seriously consider annexing the La
Colonia neighborhood to Anaheim and to allow those residents the benefits that all Anaheim
residents enjoyed.
Jose Vargas, ESCRI, remarked this organization had been working with the East Street
community for the last three years with the goal of connecting city services and resources to its
residents to bring about healthy and vibrant communities. He thanked the city and staff for
helping to bring long -term changes to these neighborhoods remarking ESCRI was now focused
on offering quality community development activities and diversified services to Anna Drive.
Brian Chuchua, resident, referencing his comments to the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce,
stated they were delinquent with their federal withholding tax requirement, had lost interest in
small businesses, and were involved in politics when they should be non- political and
representative of all businesses.
Joanne Sosa, Take Back Anaheim, remarked her organization concurred with Dr. Moreno's
statement about the need for long - lasting sustainable solutions for Anaheim's working poor.
She appreciated the various organizations and the public offering help and support to the
neediest neighborhoods, believing it was a positive result from recent events.
Melanie Shaw, supporting a ban on exotic animal acts, thanked Council Member Galloway for
requesting this governing body to consider legislation to that effect.
Dan Clavelle, resident, supported Jerry Adams and Hoagie Holguin, candidates for a local
school board, and the need to enact change for better school districts and city government.
At 6:18 P.M., with no other public comments offered, the City Council was briefly recessed to
consider the Anaheim Public Financing Authority agenda and reconvened again at 6:19 P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Tait declared a potential conflict on Item Nos. 6 and 7 as his
firm performed environmental work for OCTA and AT &T this past year and would record an
abstention on those items. Council Member Galloway removed Item Nos. 4 and 5 from the
consent calendar for further discussion with Council Member Eastman removing Item No. 3 for
information purposes only. Mayor Pro Tern Sidhu moved to waive reading in full of all
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ordinances and resolutions and to approve the balance of the consent calendar as presented,
seconded by Galloway. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Eastman,
Galloway, Murray and Sidhu.) Noes — 0. Motion Carried.
6. Approve a Construction and Maintenance Agreement with Southern California Regional
Rail Authority ( SCRRA) which identifies responsibilities for each agency during the
AGR- 7317.1 construction and maintenance phases of the ARTIC Project and commits funding to
SCRRA for their construction phase services.
Mayor Tait reported a potential conflict of interest on this item as his firm had done business in
the recent past with Orange County Transportation Authority. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 4: (Mayor
Pro Tem Sidhu and Council Members: Eastman, Galloway, and Murray). Noes — 0. Abstention
— 1: Mayor Tait. Motion to approve carried.
7. Approve and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to execute and take the
necessary actions to implement and administer the Agreement for Replacement of
Overhead with Underground Communication Facilities, and related documents, with
AGR -7318 Pacific Bell Telephone Company, dba AT &T of California, to facilitate joint trench
construction and cost sharing for work within Underground District No. 59 Phase 1 -
Brookhurst/Katella.
Mayor Tait reported a potential conflict of interest on this item as his firm had done business in
the recent past with AT &T. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 4: (Mayor Pro Tern Sidhu and Council
Members: Eastman, Galloway, and Murray). Noes — 0. Abstention — 1: Mayor Tait. Motion to
approve carried.
8. Approve minutes of the Council meetings of July 11, 2012 and July 24, 2012.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -108 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the destruction of certain city records more than
R100 two years old (City Manager's Office).
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -109 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
R100 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the destruction of certain city records more than
two years old (Finance).
11. ORDINANCE NO. 6251 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM amending the zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal
C280 Code relating to zoning (Reclassification No. 2012 - 00249; 305 South Camellia Street)
(Introduced at Council meeting of August 21, 2012, Item No. 41).
12. ORDINANCE NO. 6252 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM granting a non - exclusive franchise to Yellow Cab of Northern Orange County,
Inc. dba Yellow Cab of Greater Orange County, for the purpose of operating taxicab
F130.2 service in the City of Anaheim; and stating the term and conditions upon which said
franchise is granted (Introduced at Council meeting of August 21, 2012, Item No. 48).
ORDINANCE NO. 6253 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM granting a non- exclusive franchise to CABCO, Inc. dba California Yellow Cab,
for the purpose of operating taxicab service in the City of Anaheim; and stating the term
and conditions upon which said franchise is granted (Introduced at Council meeting of
August 21, 2012, Item No. 48).
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ORDINANCE NO. 6254 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM granting a non - exclusive franchise to A White and Yellow Cab Inc. dba A Taxi
Cab, for the purpose of operating taxicab service in the City of Anaheim; and stating the
term and conditions upon which said franchise is granted (Introduced at Council meeting
of August 21, 2012, Item No. 48).
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
D159 3. Receive and file status report on the City's graffiti removal contract.
Sheri Vander Dussen, Planning Director updated council on Superior Property Services contract
once they assumed responsibility for citywide graffiti removal services on July 9 They began
with a citywide blitz on the first three Saturdays of their contract, deploying 25 trucks into the
community each day, addressing thousands of backlogged work orders and removing any other
visible graffiti while crews were in an area. At no cost to the city, the company continued to
provide additional labor both during the week and on weekends to eliminate remaining
outstanding work orders and to meet service standards for new requests; she reported that they
estimated all backlogged work would be completed by the end of September. During its first
month, she remarked, Superior responded to more than 5,000 work orders and removed almost
236,000 square feet of graffiti with nearly all of the work orders completed within 24 hours. Any
delays were attributed to problems with obtaining access to vandalized property.
She indicated the city's contract required Superior to proactively remove graffiti in 12 target
neighborhoods and at five city parks. Based on service requests, Superior started targeting
several additional streets for proactive removal and had also been running two or three pressure
washers in various neighborhoods to clear blocks of older graffiti that had never been reported.
More than 200 customers reported graffiti via Anaheim Anytime, and had completed surveys,
which indicated customers were satisfied with the performance of the new contractor. Any
complaints that had risen were handled immediately, professionally and personally by the
owners with positive results.
Ms. Vander Dussen stated Superior had leased warehouse space in Anaheim and worked with
Anaheim Jobs to hire ten additional employees, working through the Anaheim Enterprise Zone
to obtain zone tax credits for opening its business in Anaheim and in hiring Anaheim residents.
She added Superior was meeting or exceeding the terms of its contract by providing additional
services to proactively remove graffiti and eliminate the backlog it inherited when the contract
began. She further added it appeared taggers were less likely to vandalize sites when graffiti
was removed promptly and staff hoped these services would help reduce graffiti in the city over
time.
Council Member Eastman remarked graffiti had been a critical concern with council and she
personally felt there was a decrease in her neighborhood near City Hall and had strongly
supported these efforts; she then moved to receive and file this report. Mayor Pro Tern Sidhu
commended Superior for hiring Anaheim residents through Anaheim Jobs, with Council Member
Murray concurring. With the motion to receive and file by Council Member Eastman, Mayor Pro
Tern Sidhu seconded that motion. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5 (Mayor Tait and Council Members:
Eastman, Galloway, Murray and Sidhu.) Noes — 0. Motion carried.
4. Receive and file status report on the City's contract with the Anaheim Chamber of
D159 Commerce to administer the Anaheim Enterprise Zone (EZ).
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John Ramirez, Planning Department, reported council had approved a contract with the
Chamber of Commerce to administer the Anaheim Enterprise Zone designated by the State
earlier this year. The contract focused on marketing activities to promote the zone, issuing tax
credit vouchers and ensuring commitments the city made to the state were being fulfilled. He
indicated the Chamber regularly provided progress reports on activities and full payments were
made only if all the tasks identified in the contract were completed.
Based on staff's review of the monthly voucher and quarterly reports submitted to the city by the
Chamber, it was determined the Chamber had met its contractual obligations for the first six
months, and in some instances exceeded the requirements. Mr. Ramirez pointed out some of
the key tasks achieved during the first six months. The Chamber made over 19,000 contacts
with various business, organizations and community groups to promote the EZ with many of
those contacts occurring during the 43 events the chamber participated in since the start of the
contract last February such as trade shows in Anaheim, San Diego and Las Vegas as well as
workshops and local business mixers and job fairs. In addition, marketing locally, the Chamber
widely promoted Anaheim's EZ program in various electronic and print publications, the
Anaheim Magazine, Anaheim Bulletin, and the Coronet Global Leader. The Coronet Global
Leader, he explained, was an association of corporate real estate professionals and economic
developers with a 7,000 worldwide membership representing Fortune 100 and Forbes Global
2000. In upcoming months, he noted, the EZ would be promoted in the Orange and Los
Angeles County Business Journals, the Orange County Register and at the Anaheim
Convention Center. He added the Chamber had also created the Anaheim Enterprise Zone
website marketing it through social media sites, with over 11,000 visitor hits so far.
Mr. Ramirez remarked that as a result of this marketing and promotional effort, 17 businesses
took advantage of the program and obtained vouchers for the hiring tax credit, resulting in over
120 jobs within the city with an average wage of $11 an hour.
He ended his report commenting the Chamber hired Margaret Larson as the Enterprise Zone
manager, who brought over 15 years of public sector and business experience where she
focused on business development and government relations services to her clients and was
present should council have any questions on the report.
Council Member Galloway appreciated the frequent updates remarking it was helpful to have
consistent and regular reports to understand the types of businesses being targeted and the
value received through these marketing efforts which would eventually translate into an increase
to Anaheim's economy. Council Member Murray concurred that the value of this program was
one that should benefit generations and having attended some of the meetings with prospective
businesses, she indicated there were companies that would bring higher wage jobs to the city at
a time when the cost of business and regulations was escalating and the economy not
recovering as quickly as was hoped. She added when Anaheim was competing for this
program, Michael Rossi, California's Job Adviser, mentioned Anaheim had the strongest and
most articulate advocacy team, making the point the EZ program added value to the state, not
just to the city.
Mayor Pro Tern Sidhu moved to receive and file the report, seconded by Council Member
Murray. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Eastman, Galloway,
Murray and Sidhu.) Noes — 0. Motion Carried.
5. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Clark Construction Group -
AG R -7317 California, LP, in the amount of $126,997,000, for the ARTIC construction contract and
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authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract
retentions.
Mayor Tait reported a potential conflict of interest on this item as his firm had worked with OCTA
this past year and exited the dais at 6:44 p.m.. Mayor Pro Tern Sidhu requested a staff report
on this item.
Public Works Director Natalie Meeks announced this item would award construction of the
Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center ( ARTIC), a project that had been planned
for a number of years and would change the way travelers passed through and around Anaheim
by pulling all the transportation elements together, the Amtrak MetroLink, buses, shuttles and
taxis and make it seamless to transfer between those modes to a final destination. She
emphasized this center would be the gateway to Orange County and serve everyone beyond.
Staff recommended awarding the construction contract to Clark Construction group, the low
bidder and a firm well qualified and involved in a number of projects in the city. At a cost of
nearly $127 million, she added this project was important to the future of transportation and
without it, future traffic relief efforts for this region would be much more costly.
Council Galloway stated ARTIC was a dynamic project that had been in the works for over ten
years and of regional as well as local importance. She emphasized the funding for this project
was designated transportation monies from the federal government as well as M1 and M2
revenue derived from a half cent sales tax voted in by Orange County residents specifically for
transportation projects. None of these revenues, she underscored, could have been shifted to
Anna Drive or other impoverished neighborhoods in the city as they could only be used for
transportation uses.
Council Member Murray remarked that ARTIC was part of a larger picture, a mobility center and
the gateway for the entire county and region. It would serve some of the largest, most
populated and congested bus routes coming into Anaheim and could ultimately provide
additional airport capacity for the county of Orange by providing a MagLev connection at some
point in the future to Ontario Airport. She noted that ARTIC had taken almost 10 years in
development and had been supported by building trades and many others interested in making
the project a reality and she looked forward to working with Clark Construction to ensure job
potential was maximized.
Council Member Galloway moved to approve Item No. 5, seconded by Council Member Murray
Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 4: (Mayor Pro Tern Sidhu and Council Members: Eastman, Galloway and
Murray.) Noes — 0. Abstention — 1: Mayor Tait. Motion to award ARTIC contract approved.
Mayor Tait returned to the dais at 6:56 P.M.
13, RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -110 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM (1) approving the issuance of not to exceed $105,000,000
aggregate principal amount of revenue refunding bonds of the Anaheim Public Financing
Authority; (II) approving the forms and authorizing the execution of an installment
B130.1 purchase agreement, an indenture of trust, an escrow agreement, a continuing
disclosure agreement, a purchase contract and other related documents; (III) approving
the delivery of an official statement; and (IV) approving certain actions in connection
therewith (related to Authority Item No. 02).
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Council Member Galloway moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -110 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM (1) approving the
issuance of not to exceed $105,000,000 aggregate principal amount of revenue refunding
bonds of the Anaheim Public Financing Authority; (11) approving the forms and authorizing the
execution of an installment purchase agreement, an indenture of trust, an escrow agreement, a
continuing disclosure agreement, a purchase contract and other related documents; (111)
approving the delivery of an official statement; and (IV) approving certain actions in connection
therewith, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Sidhu. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5: (Mayor Tait and
Council Members: Eastman, Galloway, Murray and Sidhu.) Noes — 0. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING:
14. This is a public hearing to consider approval of the Police Department's Expenditure
Plan for the fiscal year 2012/13 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF)
D160 award from the State budget, in the approximate amount of $555,220.
Approve the Police Department's expenditure plan for the fiscal year 2012/13 SLESF
award from the State budget, in the approximate amount of $555,220.
John Welter, Police Chief, reported this item was a request to approve an expenditure plan for
use of the SLESF funds, was the 17 year Anaheim had received these funds from the State
and could be used only to supplement and replace existing budgeted expenses. Used to
support police front line services, he stated the 2012/13 funds would be authorized to cover
overtime expenses and purchase specific equipment such as the video /audio surveillance
equipment for the detention facility. The overtime hours, he explained, would be assigned at the
discretion of the Department.
Mayor Tait opened the public hearing.
William Fitzgerald, Anaheim Home, discussed a number of police related issues of concern,
none of which related to the grant award.
With no other comments offered, Mayor Tait closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tern Sidhu moved to approve the police department's expenditure plan for 2012/13
SLESF award, seconded by Council Galloway. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5: (Mayor Tait and
Council Members: Eastman, Galloway, Murray and Sidhu.) Noes — 0. Motion Carried.
Report on Closed Session Actions: None
Council Communications:
Having attended the grand opening of the Kaiser Permanente facility, Council Member Murray
acknowledged their long -term investment in the community, attracting jobs and contributing to
the local economy for years to come. She looked forward to working with Clark Construction to
ensure local jobs were maximized with the ARTIC development and thanked the many non-
profit organizations that came together during difficult times in a positive, proactive manner.
Council Member Galloway also congratulated Kaiser Permanente on a medical center that was
a model throughout the state and could act as a draw for companies in the biomedical and /or
pharmaceutical industry to make Anaheim their home. She thanked the animal rights groups
who voiced their support for a ban on exotic animals, clarifying the point that she did not want to
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ban circuses in general, because there were many examples of successful circuses that used
domestic rather than exotic animals.
Council Member Eastman reported on the successful celebrations for three community gardens
recently completed and in use and hoped this was just the beginning of pocket community
gardens citywide.
Mayor Tait congratulated Public Utilities General Manager Marcie Edwards and Finance
Director Debbie Moreno in researching and refinancing utility bonds which would save $60
million for Anaheim ratepayers with no greater risk and no greater return. He was appreciative
of staff's continuing effort at guarding city assets and was also optimistic that finding solutions to
helping neighborhoods would be accomplished through the people, as evidenced by the
overwhelmingly positive responses received.
Adjournment: At 7:17 P.M., Mayor Tait adjourned the meeting in honor of Neil Armstrong, a
Navy fighter and test pilot, an astronaut and the first man to step foot on the moon.
R ctfully submitted,
Linda N. Andal, CIVIC
City Clerk