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2014/01/28ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AND REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OFJANUARY 28, 2074 The regular meeting of January 28, 2014 was called to order at 3:00 P.M. in the chambers of Anaheim City Hall and adjourned to 4:00 P.M. for lack of a quorum. The regular adjourned meeting of January 28, 2014 was called to order by Mayor Tom Tait at 4:10 P.M. The meeting notice, agenda and related materials were duly posted on January 25, 2014. PRESENT: Mayor Tom Tait and Council Members: Jordan Brandman, Gail Eastman, Lucille Kring and Kris Murray. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Marcie Edwards, City Attorney Michael Houston and City Clerk Linda Andal. ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: Cecil Corcoran, Outreach Homeless Ministries, explained the challenges he faced in producing an historical outline of the bible. CLOSED SESSION: At 4:14 P.M., City Council recessed to closed session for consideration of the following items: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Coalition of Anaheim Taxpayers for Economic Responsibility v. City of Anaheim, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30- 2013 - 00695342 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision 54956.8 of the California Government Code) Property: 2000 East Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA (Angels Stadium of Anaheim) Agency Negotiator: Tom Morton Negotiating Parties: Angels Baseball, LP, Pacific Coast Investors, LLC, City of Anaheim Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment Regarding Lease At 5:18 P.M., the Council session was reconvened. INVOCATION: Ed McGlasson, Stadium Vineyard FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Gail Eastman PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing the Chance Theater as the Resident Theater of Anaheim Mayor Tait announced that after 15 years of performing in Anaheim, the Chance Theater would now be known as Anaheim's resident theater, introducing Erica Miller, a founding member to offer comments. Ms. Miller reported the Chance Theater had won more production awards than any other local theater in southern California and she was especially proud of their outreach City Council Minutes of January 28, 2014 Page 2 of 10 program targeting at risk junior high and high school students, and offering a free five -week theater workshop in which students learn how to act, write, direct and create plays. Oanh Nguyen, founding artistic director, discussed the theater expansion, thanking the Aiken family for their generous support. Casey Long, Director, emphasized it was a privilege and an honor to serve Anaheim in this official capacity and looked forward to a successful future. Make -A -Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire presentation to the City of Anaheim and the Anaheim Police Department for granting a Superhero Wish to Alex Lelenoa Stephanie McCormick, Make -A -Wish Orange County, thanked the community, city staff and specific members of the Anaheim Police Department for granting Alex Lelenoa's wish to become a superhero for a day. David Williams, Make -A -Wish America, explained the organization began in 1980 granting a wish to a 7 -year old boy from Phoenix which set in motion a unique charity that as of this date, granted over 230,000 wishes to children with life threatening diseases completely through volunteer efforts. Chief Raul Quezada thanked Officer Jake Gallagher for making Alex's wish come .true, adding that this was a different side to police work in collaboration with community partners and a direction the department was committed to following. ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date): Proclaiming February 2014, as Black History Month Dr. De Vera Heard, Orange County Heritage Council, thanked the city for bringing awareness to Black History month and invited the community to attend the Black History Cultural Faire and parade to be held in the downtown Center Street Promenade on February 1St Recognizing the Youth Leadership America graduates ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): The City Clerk briefly explained public comment guidelines for speakers. Cecil Jordan Corcoran, Outreach Homeless Ministries, spoke of his religious teachings. Jesse Rowan denounced racial and socioeconomic discrimination endured by mostly black and brown populations since the Iraqi war, citing specific actions and their consequences to substantiate his point of view. Michael Buss, Anaheim Arts Council, announced the Sacred Arts Festival would be postponed to 2015, and offered his congratulations to the Chance Theater on their recognition as Anaheim's resident theater. He also invited the community to attend the February 6 th Arts Council general meeting to discuss how arts enhanced the lives of adults with developmental disabilities. David Creighton, resident, asked council to approve Item No. 21, a resolution that would establish permit parking for residents in an effort to resolve apartment overflow parking in his West Beacon neighborhood. City Council Minutes of January 28, 2014 Page 3 of 10 William Fitzgerald, Anaheim Home, announced the passing of Marshall Roth, one of Anaheim Home's long -time members, a retired school teacher and television writer who lived in and served Anaheim well for over 60 years. Charlotte Lark requested assistance with Martinez Road, an unpaved roadway in bad condition and the only access to her residence, adding that the property owner constructed a fence and planter which now diminished access to her home and was uncooperative regarding her concerns. Mayor Tait requested the city manager look into this matter and report back to council on the findings. Daniel DeMeyere, resident, cited various safety issues he believed were caused by the Brookhurst Street Widening project, asking council to visit the area to better understand his concerns. Mayor Tait requested the city manager have staff address those concerns identified by Mr. DeMeyere. Natalie Meeks, Public Works Director, reported the city had been working out in the Brookhurst area for some time, initially with the utility undergrounding program followed by the street widening project. She stated while construction was never a good neighbor to residents, staff had tried to minimize impacts to the neighborhood, and worked to make plan modifications to the existing plan to provide an emergency left -turn access from Brookhurst onto this residential street. She added staff was looking at what other access could be possible, however, because of the railroad tracks right near the entrance to the street, safety was a concern. She further noted that staff would continue to work with this resident to mitigate any construction impacts. Mayor Tait asked that the area with the new wall and drainage and the resulting "no -man's land that was created" be reevaluated. Kirk Russell Bruhner addressed the Brookhurst street widening project issue as well, stating drivers were regularly exposed to blind turns, there were no turn pockets for drivers, and no access for emergency vehicles. He added while the city put up "No Construction Equipment" signs, the contractor persisted in parking his equipment on their street. Danny Simmerman, Underhill Street resident, stated four homes in his neighborhood had been burglarized, two cars stolen, three to four cars broken into and parts taken off cars in resident's driveways. He added residents installed security lights, alarm systems, and cameras in an attempt to stop the thefts, but were only able to identify a timeline for these occurrences which happened between 2:00 A.M. to 5:00 A.M. He indicated a neighborhood watch program had been established as well asking the Police Department for assistance and to consider patrolling their street during those early morning hours. Mayor Tait responded that the neighborhood had done all it could to deter these problems and requested the Chief of Police discuss the situation with Mr. Simmerman and report back to council on his findings. An unidentified speaker, representing Keep Our Immigrant Families Together and RAZZ, Immigrant Youth Coalition, addressed Item No. 22, emphasizing that urging President Obama to stop useless deportations was a symbolic gesture that would do nothing to stop the impact of immigration enforcement. Specific to Anaheim, his organization requested the agreement and /or collaboration between the Anaheim Police Department and ICE (Immigration & Customs Enforcement) cease; announcing that today 400 emails had been sent out to the city urging the 287 immigration agreement be terminated. Marcie Edwards, City Manager, responded that the city had received those emails and she had checked with the police chief and understood Anaheim did not have a 287 agreement with ICE. The speaker remarked whether it was an agreement or a relationship with ICE, Keeping Families Together, urged the cessation of City Council Minutes of January 28, 2014 Page 4 of 10 useless deportations of undocumented residents with the resulting negative impacts to their families. Greg Diamond offered details on an exchange between Council Member Kring and Scott Baugh, chairman of the Orange County Republican Party related to campaign promises made by Ms. Kring. Mr. Diamond inquired why those campaign promises had not been kept. Carlos Padilla, Keep Our Families Together, remarked there were other policies the council could consider, rather than a symbolic resolution, such as policies addressing the impounding of undocumented immigrant's vehicles, or eliminating a relationship between the Police Department and ICE that turned undocumented residents over to immigration enforcement. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS None CONSENT CALENDAR: Council Member Brandman removed Item No. 22 from the consent calendar for further discussion. Mayor Tait declared a potential conflict of interest on Item Nos. 8, 9, 10 and 13, all involving Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), as his firm had worked with OCTA in the past. Council Member Kring then moved to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions and to adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented, in accordance with reports, certifications and recommendations furnished each city council member and as listed on the consent calendar, seconded by Council Member Eastman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5: (Chairman Tait and Council Members: Brandman, Eastman, Kring and Murray.) Noes — 0. Motion Carried. B105 1. Receive and file minutes of the Library Board meeting of December 9, 2013 and Parks and Recreation Commission meetings of October 23, 2013 and December 4, 2013. D117 2. Approve the Investment Portfolio Report for December 2013. B105 3. Reappoint Alicia Berhow to the Anaheim Workforce Investment Board, representing the business sector, to a four -year term ending January 27, 2018. 4. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the Purchasing D180 Agent to issue a purchase order to DDL Traffic, Inc., in the amount of $199,613.20, for the purchase and installation of Global Traffic Technologies Opticom system components for the expansion of the City's Emergency Vehicle Preemption Traffic Systems. 5. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders, in an amount not to exceed D180 $709,000 plus applicable taxes, for the Public Utilities commercial equipment purchases, and amend the previously approved fiscal year 2013/14 vehicle purchase plan to include this additional equipment. D175 6. Approve a revenue and expenditure increase of $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2013/14, as a result of a grant award, and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute any agreements and applications associated with the State -Local Partnership Program for the Katella Avenue Widening Project from Lewis Street to State College Boulevard for a total grant amount of $1,000,000. City Council Minutes of January 28, 2014 Page 5 of 10 AGR-7958.I 7. Approve the Final Map and Subdivision Agreement with Belterra Homes, LLC for Tract No. 17164 located on 3083 West Ball Road for a 15 -unit condominium project. AGR -7968 8. Approve Cooperative Agreement No. C -3 -2084 with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and the cities of Placentia, Brea, Orange, and Santa Ana for implementing traffic signal coordination on Kraemer Boulevard /Glassell Street/Grand Avenue as part of OCTA's Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program. Mayor Tait abstained on this item. Motion to approve by Council Member Kring, seconded by Council Member Eastman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 4: (Mayor Pro Tem Murray and Council Members: Brandman, Eastman, and Kring.) Noes — 0. Abstention — 1: Mayor Tait. Motion Carried. AGR -7969 g. Approve Cooperative Agreement No. C -2 -1885 with the Orange County Transportation Authority to implement the 4th Supervisorial District Regional Bikeway Corridor Project from the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to West Anaheim Mayor Tait abstained on this item. Motion to approve by Council Member Kring, seconded by Council Member Eastman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 4: (Mayor Pro Tem Murray and Council Members: Brandman, Eastman, and Kring.) Noes — 0. Abstention — 1: Mayor Tait. Motion Carried. 10. Approve Cooperative Agreement No. C -3 -2003 with the Orange County Transportation AGR -7970 Authority for preliminary engineering and right of way engineering for a proposed grade separation along State College Boulevard within the City along the Los Angeles to San Diego corridor. Mayor Tait abstained on this item. Motion to approve by Council Member Kring, seconded by Council Member Eastman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 4: (Mayor Pro Tem Murray and Council Members: Brandman, Eastman, and Kring.) Noes — 0. Abstention — 1: Mayor Tait. Motion Carried. AGR -7971 11. Approve the Agreement for Purchase and Transfer of Access Rights and Abutter's Rights with Michael Whittle, in the acquisition payment amount of $12,688, for real property located at 1637 Lamar Street for the Brookhurst Street Widening Project from Ball Road to Katella Avenue (R/W ACQ2013- 00483). AGR -7973, 12. Approve and authorize the Public Works Director to execute and take the necessary 7974, 6086.A, actions to implement and administer Professional Services Agreements, and any related 6087.B, 7977, documents, with Architerra Design Group, Bureau Veritas, CH2M Hill, DSL Consulting, 2991.C,7979, Inc., Harris & Associates, Hunsaker and Associates, Inc., HR Green, Inc, Infrastructure 7980, 7981, Engineers, Kreuzer Consulting Group, Langan, LGC Geotechnical, Inc., Ninyo & Moore, 7982, 7983, Inc., Nuvis, PSOMAS, Joseph Truxaw and Associates Inc., and TTG Engineers and 6085.A, 7985, 5430.B, authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions 3372.8, 7988 of the agreements, so long as such changes are determined to be de minimis by the City Attorney. 13. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. C -1 -3024 with the Orange AGR- 7085.1 County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and the cities of Santa Ana, Orange, Placentia and Tustin for implementing traffic signal coordination on Tustin Avenue /Rose Drive as part of OCTA's Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program. City Council Minutes of January 28, 2014 Page 6 of 10 Mayor Tait abstained on this item. Motion to approve by Council Member Kring, seconded by Council Member Eastman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 4: (Mayor Pro Tem Murray and Council Members: Brandman, Eastman, and Kring.) Noes — 0. Abstention — 1: Mayor Tait. Motion Carried. D114 14. Approve minutes of Council meetings of December 17, 2013 and January 7, 2014. 15. Approve and authorize the Public Works Director to execute an agreement with AGR- 7143.0.1 American Safety Casualty Insurance Company, corporate surety for New Act Construction, Inc., to take over and complete the Water Disinfectant Storage Facility Project. 16. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute and take the necessary actions to AGR 7996 implement and administer the Lease Agreement with Hardin Hyundai, in the lease payment amount of $3,000 per month, for storage of new vehicle overflow on City owned property located at 1050 East Stanford Court (Assessor's Parcel Number 083 - 290 -95). 17. Approve and authorize the Chief of Police, or his designee, to enter into a Sub - Grantee AGR - 4032.) Agreement with the City of Santa Ana, in the amount of $1,195,612, for reimbursement AGR- 4032.J.1 of funds expended for the purchase of equipment, services, and training authorized under the FY 2013 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant, amend the Police and Fire Departments' budget for fiscal year 2013/14 accordingly, and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Santa Ana for the 2013 Urban Areas Security Initiative. Al23 18. Approve the terms and conditions of the Master Utility Pole Lease Agreement (Master Agreement) including Exhibit B Annual Pole Lease Charges; authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to negotiate with telecommunication companies, make de minimus changes as determined by the City Attorney's Office, terminate as appropriate exiting pole lease agreements, and execute the Master Agreement with an effective date 60 days following its approval; and authorize the Risk Manager to approve changes to the insurance and indemnification provisions of the Master Agreement so long as those changes are in the best interests of Anaheim. 19. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -008 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF P124 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain interests in real properties (City Deed Nos. 11600, 11601, 11602, 11603; 11609, 11610, 11611, 11612 and 11613) (Underground District 57- Lincoln /Dale project, system upgrades and new construction). 20. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -009 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF P124 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain real properties or interests therein (City Deed No. 11619) (Brookhurst Street Widening Project - Katella Avenue to Ball Road). D175 21. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -010 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM expanding Permit - Eligible Parking District No. 13 and designating Beacon Avenue from Nutwood Street to Trident Street, Echo Place cul -de- City Council Minutes of January 28, 2014 Page 7 of 10 sac, Broadview cul -de -sac, Hacienda Place cul -de -sac and Neptune Place cul -de -sac as "Permit Parking Only" street within Permit - Eligible Parking District No. 13 and determine the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Regulation No. 15061(B)(3). C280 23. ORDINANCE NO. 6292 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal code relating to zoning (Reclassification No. 2013 - 00257; 801 -817 South Anaheim Boulevard and 120 West South Street). M142 24. ORDINANCE NO. 6293 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adding Section .053 to Chapter 1.09 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to electronic and paper filing methods of campaign finance disclosure statements. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR: 22. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -011 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, in accordance with and as a corollary to D116 Resolution No. 2013 -053 expressing support for comprehensive federal immigration reform and urging the 113th Congress to enact reforms that secure our borders, ensure economic strength and promote stronger communities, now further urging President Obama and the Federal Government to protect our families from destructive and needless immigration deportations by suspending further deportations and expanding the successful deferred action program to individuals with no serious criminal history. Deputy City Manager Greg Garcia explained this resolution was reflective as an accompaniment to Resolution No. 2013 -053 expressing continued support for comprehensive immigration reform and encouraging President Obama and Congress to end the deportation of undocumented immigrants with no serious criminal histories. He indicated Council Member Brandman requested staff bring this item back for consideration to reinforce the call for wide - ranging immigration reform at the federal level and to further encourage reforms to protect families from destructive and needless immigration deportations for those with no serious criminal backgrounds. It also urged the expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program for those same individuals. He added if adopted, the resolution would be sent to the President, congressional leaders in the House and Senate as well as members of congress representing the city of Anaheim. Council Member Brandman remarked this resolution was intended as a corollary to a resolution adopted last April in favor of comprehensive immigration reform. He added he brought this forward because there were many in the community who had seen families divided and children left without guardianship by the detention and deportation of some of these non - criminals who were here in search of a better life for themselves and their families. If approved, he added, the City would request President Obama and Congress enact comprehensive immigration reform and stop the deportation of non - criminals who would be allowed to remain and become productive stakeholders in the United States. Mayor Pro Tern Murray stated she was appreciative of the recognition that council was unified in its support of a comprehensive immigration policy and also that families were being impacted by the federal government's abdication of its responsibility to secure borders and to provide an effective and efficient means of people being able to apply legally to live in this country. Her City Council Minutes of January 28, 2014 Page 8 of 10 concern with the resolution language was that City Council had an obligation to uphold the nation's laws and the President had that same obligation as well. She felt it was important to restate and reaffirm the city's support for a comprehensive law that protected families and residents whose status was "undocumented" and ask congress to move quickly to pass immigration reform and to make it a priority for this year's legislative session. She offered an amended resolution for council's consideration as an alternative and after some discussion on the matter, moved to amend the resolution before council, as presented, seconded by Council Member Kring. Discussion continued, with Council Member Brandman asking that the motion be divided because he was not in agreement with the amendment but was supportive of the principles stated in the amendment. Mr. Houston, City Attorney, remarked the amendment language as proposed by Mayor Pro Tern Murray would be voted on first and if that passed, the amended resolution in its entirety would be voted upon. Mr. Houston was asked to read into the record, the amended language. Mr. Houston read the amended resolution into the record as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, RESTATING AND REAFFIRMING THE PRINCIPLES SET FORTH IN RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -053 EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR COMPREHENSIVE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION REFORM AND URGING THE 113 CONGRESS TO ENACT REFORMS THAT SECURE OUR BORDERS, ENSURE ECONOMIC STRENGTH AND PROMOTE STRONGER COMMUNITIES WHEREAS, the city of Anaheim, on April 16, 2013, unanimously approved Resolution 2013 -053 in support of comprehensive federal immigration reform, attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein; and WHEREAS, in approving Resolution No. 2013 -053 the City specifically recognized the economic, social and cultural contributions immigrants bring to their communities and in particular to the City of Anaheim, that family unity is a component of a strong economy and re- unification of families has been a key part of federal immigration policy for almost 50 years; and WHEREAS, while Congress proceeds with consideration of comprehensive federal immigration reform relating to over 11 million undocumented residents in the U.S., wide - ranging support continues among business labor, faith - based, and community groups for comprehensive federal immigration reform that provides sensible and effective solutions, as urged in our previously adopted Resolution No. 2013 -053 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM DOES HEREBY RESOLVE THAT, the City Council of the City of Anaheim, California, restates and reaffirms the principals set forth in the attached Resolution No. 2013 -053 and such language is hereby incorporated b reference expressing support for comprehensive federal immigration reform and urging the 113 congress to enact reforms that secure our borders, insure economic strength, and promote stronger communities; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the City Clerk is directed to send this Resolution to President of the US., the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the President of the United States Senate, and Honorable Members of the 113 Congress representing the City of Anaheim; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the City Clerk will certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Anaheim, this 28 day of January, 2014 by the following roll call vote," which Mr. Houston remarked had yet to be taken. Council Member Brandman requested the previous motion be withdrawn to allow him to make the motion on his original resolution. Mayor Pro Tern Murray then withdrew her motion to City Council Minutes of January 28, 2014 Page 9 of 10 approve the amendment language, with Council Member Kring withdrawing her second to that motion. Council Member Brandman then moved to approve the original resolution as offered in the agenda, seconded by Council Member Kring for discussion purposes. Mayor Tait remarked he would not be able to support this resolution which urged the President to take action that would go against federal laws. He added that he had been asked to co -chair along with Tom Owings, Mayor of the city of Moreno, an immigration task force urging Congress to fix the current immigration system and that 104 mayors were on board with that effort to date. Mayor Pro Tern Murray added that it was important to state Anaheim cared about these principles and with a new Congress in place and a new legislative agenda moving forward, it would be worthwhile to urge Congress to act as quickly as possible. Mr. Houston stated if that was the direction Ms. Murray was seeking, the correct action would be to offer an amendment to Council Member Brandman's motion to incorporate the amended language she had presented to council, with Ms. Murray responding she would amend that motion to remove language regarding suspending deportation and instead insert language that council reconfirm and restate their prior request for comprehensive immigration reform as reflected in Resolution No. 2013 -053 pursuant to the language handed out and read into the record, seconded by Council Member Kring. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 4: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Eastman, Kring and Murray. Noes — 1: Council Member Brandman. Motion to amend the original motion carried. Council Member Eastman then moved to approve the resolution, as amended, RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -011 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, restating and reaffirming the principles set forth in Resolution No. 2013 -053 expressing support for comprehensive federal immigration reform and urging the 113 Congress to enact reforms that secure our borders, ensure economic strength and promote stronger communities, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Murray. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Brandman, Eastman, Kring and Murray.) Noes — 0. Motion Carried. B105 25. Appoint a representative to the Sister City Commission to complete an unexpired term ending June 30, 2015 and the Community Services Board to complete an unexpired term ending June 30, 2014. Sister City Commission Appointment: Lori Farrow (June 30, 2015) (unscheduled vacancy of Jennifer Vaughn) Council Member Eastman nominated Lori Farrow and Council Member Kring nominated Justin Diemert. The straw vote for Ms. Farrow reflected four ayes; therefore Council Member Kring withdrew her nomination for Mr. Diemert and Ms. Farrow was unanimously appointed to the Sister City Commission. Community Services Board Appointment: Virginia Zlaket (June 30, 2014) (unscheduled vacancy of John Santoianni) Council Member Brandman nominated Virginia Zlaket and Council Member Kring nominated John Claxton. The straw vote for Ms. Zlaket reflected four ayes with Council Member Kring subsequently withdrawing her nomination for John Santoianni. Ms. Zlaket was then unanimously appointed to the Community Services Board. City Council Minutes of January 28, 2014 Page 10 of 10 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Council Member Brandman, recovering from an illness, excused himself from the meeting at approximately 7:09 p.m. Council Member Eastman spoke of Allen Nelson's contributions to the community as a high school administrator for Western, Savannah, and Katella high schools and the Anaheim Beautiful tree planting in his honor. She congratulated Chance Theater on its expansion, which offered greater visibility on La Palma Avenue and for their recognition as Anaheim's resident theater. She announced the February 6 opening of Visions of Earth at the Center Gallery in the downtown community center, the Take your Child to the Library Day event on February 1s and the Black History Parade and cultural faire. Council Member Kring requested this meeting be adjourned in memory of Marty Rolf and Allen Nelson. She also announced the YMCA Student Film Festival was scheduled for February 1 an event showcasing talented kids who were creating short films and the Hi Hopes fine arts program for adults with disabilities featuring talented musicians and singers at Farmer's Park. She congratulated Fire Chief Randy Bruegman on the promotion of his command staff and the successful recruitment of twelve firefighters, with twelve openings remaining. Mayor Pro Tem Murray congratulated the Mayor and Anaheim Chamber of Commerce on the State of the City address, the accomplishments enumerated, and the important things happening around the city highlighted. She noted there were a significant amount of items coming to council within the next few months with many of those issues requiring additional time and community input, asking that two additional meetings be added to the regular agenda dates; i.e., February 1 1 th and March 4 Ms. Murray also announced upcoming events, the community workshop regarding Angels Baseball negotiation process to be held at the Convention Center on January 30 the Anaheim Basketball Boy's Toys for Tots event to support the children of CHOC Hospital, and the Waste Not OC Coalition Food Recovery Program scheduled for February 23 a public /private partnership with the sole mission of ending hunger Orange County. Mayor Tait thanked staff for their assistance with the State of the City address and for the outstanding programs and projects accomplished this year, remarking he wished he had time to include them all. He requested a status report on the public art component of ARTIC for the next meeting as well as a full discussion of the audit findings of the Enterprise Zone operations for a future meeting. ADJOURNMENT: At 7:28 P.M., with no other business to conduct, Mayor Tait adjourned the January 28 council meeting in memory of Allen Nelson and Marty Rolf. ii Res, - , ully submitted, 1 r * 5 Linda N. Andal, CMC City Clerk