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2014/11/18 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18, 2014 The regular meeting of November 18, 2014 was called to order at 3:04 P.M. by Mayor Tait in the chambers of Anaheim City Hall, located at 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard. The meeting notice, agenda and retated materials were duly posted on November 14, 2014. PRESENT: Mayor Tom Tait and Council Members Gail Eastman and Lucille Kring. Council Member Brandman joined the meeting at 3:20 P.M; Mayor Pro Tem Murray was absent (excused). STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Manager Paul Emery, City Attorney Michael Houston and City Clerk Linda Andal WORKSHOP - REGULATING SMOKING ON PRIVATE AND PUBLIC PROPERTIES Paul Emery, Interim City Manager, announced this workshop would address an issue that had received much attention in the west end of Anaheim, with correspondence from neighborhood associations and residents expressing their desire for council to review smoking regulations. SMOKE FREE WORKPLACE LAWS: Jonathan Borrego, Planning Services Manager, reported that because of documented risks associated with exposure to second hand smoke, several laws had been adopted aimed at protecting nonsmokers in the workplace. While smoking tobacco had been known for some time to cause serious and fatal health conditions, he indicated there was an increased awareness of the effects of second-hand smoke on non- smokers with the Center for Disease Control estimating it caused 46,000 deaths annually to adult non-smokers in the nation and an increased risk of heart disease and lung cancer by 20- 30 percent. In California, he noted, the use of tobacco products within enclosed spaces was regufated under the state's smoke free workplace laws, generally prohibiting tobacco smoking in enclosed areas of the workplace including bars and restaurants in an effort to protect employees from second-hand smoke. Certain types of businesses were exempt from that law including smoke shops and smoking lounges, although he stated, these businesses were still subject to local regulation. As a result, some cities completely banned smoking establishments while others, such as Anaheim, allowed them subject to certain zoning criteria. He pointed out those workplace laws did not apply to open or semi-enclosed areas such as patios but that cities did have the ability to prohibit or restrict outdoor smoking activity. The smoke free workplace law was applied to all forms of smoking, i.e. cigarettes, cigars and hookah pipes; e-cigarettes were exempt because they were considered nicotine delivery devices and not designed to burn tobacco. Mr. Borrego explained that per state law, any violation of the rules was to be enforced by local faw enforcement agencies, as described in the current Municipal Code. He added while enforcement fell under the city's Code Enforcement Division, Anaheim had rarely received complaints regarding violations. For smoking founges, he reported, Anaheim had existing laws on the books that prohibited smoking within pubfic buildings or within 25 feet of playgrounds and public parks. E-CIGARETTES: Tom Morton, Director of Convention, Sports & Entertainment, stated the proposed ordinance for Council's consideration would amend portions of the Anaheim Municipal Code refating to smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes in city-owned buildings, i.e., the Anaheim Convention Center, Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Honda Center, City National Grove of Anaheim, City Hall, West Tower and all community centers and libraries. The current smoking City Council Minutes of November 18, 2014 Page 2 of 18 ordinance was established in 1986 and updated in 2Q02, before the market had been introduced to electronic cigarettes. These e-cigarettes, he explained, were personal vaporizers using a cigarette shaped device containing a nicotine-based liquid which was vaporized and inhaled to simulate the experience of smoking tobacco. He emphasized e-cigarettes were not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for smoking cessation and were unregulated by the organization. He indicated that nicotine was a highly addictive substance, and while the long-term effects of using the devices required further study, the FDA had found that some e- cigarettes contained toxins and carcinogens and expressed concerns about their safety. In addition, as reported in a presidential advisory for the American Heart Association, the use of these e-cigarettes had grown dramatically among high school students who also smoked conventional cigarettes. Mr. Morton stated the proposed amendment before Council would add the definition of an electronic cigarette and include it in the current definition of smoking in the city's Municipal Code. It would prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes in city-owned buildings to mirror that of regular tobacco products and would also ban smoking within 25 feet of an entrance, exit, window or ventilation intake with additional parameters for Angel Stadium and an increase in the amount of fines to reflect State law. SMOKING LOUNGES: Mr. Borrego continued the presentation remarking the Municipal Code also regulated smoking on private property with respect to businesses classified as smoking lounges (a business dedicated to smoking of tobacco or other substances such as cigar lounges, hookah lounges and vapor lounges). He reported that before 2000, there was one known smoking lounge in the city, increasing to 11 in 2005 with a few of these businesses beginning to generate complaints to the city relating to excessive noise, loitering and other outdoor activity that negatively impacted adjacent uses. In response to the rapid growth of smoking lounges and the complaints received, the city then adopted a comprehensive set of regulations in early 2006 that established both operational and locational standards, which were amended in 2012 in conjunction with a series of other code amendments that were a part of the city's regulatory relief program. Currently, Mr. Borrego reported, smoking lounges were permitted in most of the commercial zones through an administrative regulatory permit that could be approved at staff level. When regulations were first adopted, smoking lounges were prohibited within 200 feet of residential uses or 1,000 feet of a school. In 2012, that rule was changed to allow smoking lounges within these separation distances subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), a process that allowed smoking lounges to be cited in closer proximity to residential areas or schools if it could be determined that a mitigating factor was present to protect the residential area or school from potential noise and odor impacts. Presently, he pointed out, there were eight smoking lounges in close proximity to residences that were established prior to the adoption of the initial regulations in 2006, considered "grandfathered" locations which operated under an administrative regulatory permit and not a CUP. Additionally, a CUP was also required if a smoking lounge included an outdoor smoking area. Mr. Borrego explained that although the city regulated smoking lounges, it did not currently regulate cigarette smoking within outdoor areas on private property and as a result, businesses such as restaurants and nightclubs could aliow smoking in outdoor patios and seating areas without any restrictions. Mr. Borrego advised that currently there were 13 smoking lounges operating in the city; one was approved and had yet to open and two other applications were pending. Thirteen were located in west Anaheim (eight on Brookhurst Street), two in central Anaheim and two in east Anaheim, City Council Minutes of November 18, 2014 Page 3 of 18 incfuding the city's only cigar lounge. As a whole, he stated, smoking lounges generated few calls for code enforcement or police service and of the existing smoking lounges, six had code enforcement complaints within the last two years with those complaints pertaining to improper ash disposal and outdoor coal heating. For those locations that had generated complaints, he indicated they averaged about one or two calls for service per year (which was considered minimal). To help ensure businesses continued to operate as good neighbors, Mr. Borrego stated code enforcement staff recently visited all the existing lounges and provided each operator with a copy of the city's �egulations that covered their operations and since that time, there had been fewer complaints received. In addition, staff proactively tracked any repeated violations which escalated enforcement action for compliance and if necessary, could use a notice of violation and civil citation to gain compliance. In addition, the city also had the ability to revoke a regulatory permit or CUP, although this had yet to occur as compliance had always been gained. The calls for service to the police department varied for smoking lounges, with most of the existing businesses having five or less calls for service during the past year, also considered low. He added some lounges generated no calls for service over the past year, although, three of the lounges generated 22, 35 and 60 calls for service respectively over the last year related to disputes, fights, alcohol consumption, theft and occasional noise complaints. He indicated staff found that the lounges that generated extensive calls for police service were those that functioned similar to night clubs by operating into the early morning hours and providing entertainment. Following the last smoking lounge code update in 2012, the City Attorney's office offered additional guidance to staff relating to enforcement of the state's smoke free workplace laws and all applications processed for smoking lounges in the last year followed state law requirements. Staff had also identified a list of code amendments necessary to ensure consistency with state law and was recommending a code amendment to clarify that food and beverage sales as well as entertainment was prohibited indoors where smoking occurred per state law. In addition to code changes, staff also identified amendments clarifying how smoking lounges were regulated: since the outdoor cooling of coafs often generated odor complaints, the code should be amended to clearly state that any coal cooling must be done within the building. Also since many smoking lounges included a separate restaurant, the code should be amended to clarify that a restaurant component would use the restaurant parking ratio since it was physically separated from the lounge. Mr. Borrego pointed out there appeared to be increased interest in vapor lounges, which were currently regulated in the same manner as smoking lounges, however, the code was not clear on this point and staff would pursue an amendment that would clearly define vapor lounges and their regulations. With respect to tobacco use in general, he noted the city had the ability to further regulate outdoor smoking as a means to address the effects of second hand smoke on neighboring businesses or residences, an issue that was often debated during public hearings for smoking lounges. He stated the city could take a conservative approach and prohibit smoking within all outdoor patios whether associated with smoking lounges or restaurants that allowed cigarette smoking or require a conditional use permit for any outdoor smoking so that the regulations were the same for any outdoor smoking activity whether it was associated with a smoking lounge or a restaurant. Another method of providing protection from second hand smoke was to separate the smoking area from nonsmoking patrons, with a 25 foot separation generally considered as a safe distance from sources of second hand smoke. Another option would be to keep the status quo and retain existing regulations with the exceptions of those that must be City Council Minutes of November 18, 2014 Page 4 of 18 amended to compfy with state law. He pointed out that some cities such as Santa Ana had an outright prohibition on smoking lounges. Another option would be to modify the separation requirements either by increasing the distances or eliminating the CUP allowance for lounges within 200 feet of residential areas. Referencing those smoking lounges generating the most calls for service, an analysis of police calls for service noted there was a spike in calls for service that occurred around 3:00 A.M. Live entertainment in lounges was prohibited but some businesses used recorded music at volumes that disturbed nearby uses with Mr. Borrego pointing out that such entertainment could be subject to a CUP to ensure it was provided in a manner compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. He atso mentioned that some of the founges with the highest calls for police service were located within 200 feet of residential areas, but were grandfathered in without a conditional use permit. The city could require a CUP for all grandfathered lounges that were in close proximity to residential areas to insure controls were in place should they generate complaints. Mr. Borrego ended the presentation stating staff planned on returning to Council with an ordinance in the near future to include the needed code amendments and clarifications along with any other changes directed by council. The amendment would be reviewed by the Planning Commission during a public hearing where interested persons could express their opinions on any proposed changes. Council Member Kring requested the names of the three smoking lounges generating the inordinate amount of calls for service with Mr. Borrego responding they were the Titanium Lounge on State College Boulevard, Fusion Cafe on Brookhurst and the Rose Cafe on Anaheim Boulevard near Cerritos Avenue. He pointed out the Fusion Cafe was the only business operating near residences and that all three businesses operated until the early morning hours. Ms. Kring stated she would like to see the hours of operation tightened on behalf of the nearby neighborhoods. Additionally, she was opposed to eliminating outdoor smoking since many European and Asian tourists visited Anaheim and she wanted to retain their business. Ms. Kring inquired if any of the three lounge operations had been grandfathered with Mr. Borrego responding the Fusion Cafe was grandfathered and was located cfoser than 200 feet to the nearest residential area, the Rose Cafe was recently granted a CUP because they requested an outdoor patio and the Titanium met all the locational criteria to aliow them to be approved at staff level. Council Member Eastman suggested giving all the grandfathered lounges a period of time to file for a CUP, process the applications and after review of their existing operations, the city could address any potential or existing issues based on their past operation, with any new business undergoing that same process. Council Member Brandman requested details on how the city attempted to remedy the complaints lodged against the Fusion Cafe. Sandra Sagert, Community Preservation Manager, remarked the city ended up with a civil citation against the Fusion Cafe and they did come into compliance. She added right now, the only hookah lounge not in code compliance was the Titanium. Notices of viofations had been given to the others but the onfy civil citation was for the Fusion Cafe. Council Member Brandman remarked he had heard similar complaints regarding food and beverage compliance with Ms. Vander Dussen responding that staff had been working with the City Attorney's office to clarify the city's rofe and had been strategizing on how to make sure all of the businesses in Anaheim were aware of the state regulations and how they applied __ _ City Council Minutes of November 18, 2014 Page 5 of 18 to their businesses and what rofe the city would take in enforcing those regulations. Mayor Tait inquired if the smell of smoke was an issue with the Fusion Cafe or was it noise associated with late night partying. Ms. Sagert responded the only lounge which had odor complaints was the Fusion Cafe with the rest of the complaints related to noise in outdoor patios. Mayor Tait added the city had a number of hookah lounges causing no problems and he felt the existing practices appeared to work well and did not believe more restrictions were necessary. Regarding e- cigarettes, he suggested there was not enough information to make an informed decision at this time and the city could wait for the state to regulate those devices. Amanda Edinger, resident, emphasized that California was behind the times with regard to smoking regulations and that 24 states, including Washington DC, were 100 percent smoke free. She stated the main focus of the complaints was related to the smell of smoke due to the number of outdoor smoking locations near back yards, with some lounges located back to back. She stated that many of the hookah lounges had been given a variance to operate within that 200 foot separation requirement asking why the city had guidelines, when the Planning Commission could override them. She indicated residents were frustrated and had stopped complaining because no changes occurred as a result of their complaints. Council Member Eastman remarked that one alternative that could be considered in the future was to make Anaheim a smoke free city wondering whether existing businesses would be grandfathered in at that point and whose rights would be predominant, the businesses or the rights of long-term residents that had their quality of life compromised. She stated west Anaheim residents were convinced if the status quo was maintained, there would be more of the same even with stricter criteria put in place; she asked her colleagues to consider that suggestion for the future. Council Member Kring responded that was one of the reasons she brought this issue forward for discussion. She also believed keeping the status quo was not the answer. The Resort area did not allow hookah and it appeared that most of those businesses were situated in the west side which was unfair to those residents. She would like to see reasonable regulations created that respected residents and businesses and that would be applicable city wide. A hookah lounge owner, remarked he had no problems with his operation which was located away from any residential areas. He added that hookah was no fonger for just Middle Eastern people, and that 90 percent of his clients were non-Arabs. Regarding food, beverage, and entertainment, he urged the city to reconsider and alfow prepackaged food and water or hot tea for clients who were in the lounges for an hour or more. He added the law was not clear about live entertainment and DJ's could sign an affidavit as far as second-hand smoke, just as any other business. He stated he had controls in pface for his hookah operation because he did not want any problems arising as a result of his business. Mayor Tait asked staff to address the sale of food or beverage with Mr. Borrego remarking the city attorney had issued a ruling on the question of food or beverage sales, i.e., that a business was no longer defined as a smoking lounge because it would no longer be solely dedicated to the sale and consumption of tobacco and once that exemption was lost, the business also lost the exemption under the smoke free workplace law. He pointed out this area of the faw had already been thoroughly researched under this hookah owner's request. Mayor Tait asked how entertainment was handled. Mr. Borrego responded that entertainers were subject to smoke free workplace restrictions, technicaliy considered empfoyees of the business. As to whether or not a DJ could sign a waiver, he stated there were certain City Council Minutes of November 18, 2014 Page 6 of 18 exemptions ailowed dependent upon the number of employees. Ms. Vander Dussen remarked the regulations were developed to protect employees from second hand smoke and in addition, there was an exemption specifically carved out for smoking lounges although staff received a clear definition from the state attorney general indicating that a smoking lounge was a place � where the only activity the patrons engaged in was smoking or purchasing tobacco products. She added even though some of the regulations did not make common sense, the direction from the State of California had been clear, the city could not allow entertainment or food or beverages to be sold in these lounges and have them comply with state regulations regarding this type of business. Esther Wallace, WAND, stated customers could go into the attached restaurant in the hookah lounges and purchase food and then take it out into the smoking lounge or could bring in their own food and drink. Mr. Borrego responded the service of food outdoors was allowed, and as had been implied by another speaker, the customer could bring in food and drink to these establishments. She emphasized the laws were meant to protect food servers, not the customers. An individual inquired what would happen to businesses that had been grandfathered that served tea, water, and prepackaged food - should a CUP now be required? Council Member Kring remarked that would be addressed in the proposed ordinance. Esther Wallace, WAND, remarked that no one was addressing the decrease in property values because of the proliferation of hookah lounges near the back yards of residences. She mentioned that many residents living near Brookhurst suffered the impacts of nearby smoking lounges; Mayor Tait responded that he heard and recognized there was a general perception by the public in west Anaheim of negative impacts associated with this business. Jody Mosely, WAND, stated west Anaheim was inundated with these types of businesses and did not reflect the kind of business the neighborhood district wished to attract to Beach Boulevard. She emphasized residents were afraid of the continuing growth of smoking lounges, and that west Anaheim needed the city's attention. Mayor Tait requested staff discuss the plans and funds directed towards west Anaheim. Ms. Vander Dussen replied that the City received a state grant to prepare a new specific plan for that area and staff was in the process of finalizing an agreement with the state and expected to issue an RFP to hire a consultant very soon. She anticipated the consultant contract to be considered by city council in January with staff already beginning public outreach to assemble a compilation of the issues, concerns and dreams that residents had for West Anaheim with the new specific plan to be reflective of that public input. ADDITIONSlDELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: Cecil Jordan Corcoran, Outreach Homeless Ministries, offered comments unrelated to the closed session items. City Council Minutes of November 18, 2014 Page 7 of 18 At 4:13 P.M., Mayor Tait recessed to closed session for consideration of the following items: CLOSED SESSION 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Cristina Talley v. City of Anaheim, Case No. 30-2014-00751921-CU- OE-CJC 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation - authorization to fife amicus curiae brief pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of the California Government Code Section 54956.9: One potentiaf case: State Department of Finance v. Commission on State Mandates, California Supreme Court Case No. S214855 3. 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), associated/adjacent parking lots and other property collectively identified as APNs 232- 011-02, 06, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 and portions of Parcels 1 and 2 of Parce! Map No. 2006-262, recorded in the Office of the County Recorder in Book 357, Pages 25 through 34 of Parcel Maps, Orange County, California (as depicted on diagram available at the office of the City Clerk} 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 5:21 P.M., Mayor Tait reconvened the Council meeting. INVOCATION: Pastor Mark Bove, Cafvary Chapel Anaheim FLAG SALUTE Council Member Jordan Brandman PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing GBS Linens on their 30th Anniversary Pravin Mody thanked the city for recognizing GBS Linens on their 30' anniversary in business, offering specialty table linens to the hospitality and party rental industry. He remarked the family business began as a neighborhood laundry/dry cleaning service and had grown to be one of the leading firms in this industry located in five states and still headquartered in Anaheim. Mr. Mody pointed out that since 2007, GBS Linens had partnered with the city to sponsor the yearly Health Fair and planned to continue to do so as a way to give back to the Anaheim community that had made the family business a success. Recognizing the Cops 4 Kids 2014 Jr. Cadet Award Winners Officer Jacob Gallacher remarked Anaheim's Jr. Cadet program had been designed to build positive relationships befinreen the police and the youth of the Anaheim community and involved emphasizing responsibility, respect and self-discipline through education, leadership and team building activities. This 24 week program worked with children from eight elementary school campuses throughout Anaheim and this year, he announced, the largest class in program City Council Minutes of November 18, 2014 Page 8 of 18 history graduated in June with 414 junior cadets. He then recognized the top 18 cadets for achieving various discipfines within the program. ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS: (To be presented at a later date): Proclaiming November 2014, as Purple Heart Month Jim Pinnix, Military Order of Purple Heart, stated Anaheim was considered the most veteran aware city in Orange County and that al► 34 cities in the county of Orange had been proclaimed a Purple Heart city to honor all recipients of that medal. Proclaiming November 2014, as American Indian Heritage Month Michael Folsom, representing the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and the Southern California Indian Center in Orange County, thanked the city for recognizing Indian Heritage Month and paying tribute to the ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. Proclaiming November 2014, as OC Grand Jury Awareness Month Paul Borzcik, OC Grand Jury, explained the responsibilities of the grand jury and encouraged Anaheim citizens to consider applying for next year's jury, detailing the application and selection process for the public. Proclaiming December 2014, as Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month Tiffany Townson, MADD, thanked the city for bringing additional awareness to the prevention of driving under the influence especially important during the holiday season. Proclaiming November 17 - 23, 2014, as Global Entrepreneurship Week Maricela Sandoval, Rancho Santiago Community College District, remarked that in 2008, a small grant from the California Community College's Chancellor's Office offered entrepreneurial students assistance and since that time impacted hundreds of high school and college age students across Orange County through regional work in entrepreneurship education and exposure to innovative practices and career development. Proclaiming December 10, 2014, as National Human Rights Day ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA None PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): Cecil Jordan Corcoran, Outreach Homeless Ministries, addressed his personal challenges in relocating his residence and the difficulties working with HUD and other agencies for assistance. William Fitzgerald voiced his opinion of the Disney Corporation and its politics. James Robert Reade read a posting from his website, manuetangeldiaz.com. City Council Minutes of November 18, 2014 Page 9 of 18 Jon Dunton, resident, spoke of the death of nine-year Ximena Meza, a victim of gang violence. He thanked Servite High School for their support, the Pacific View Mortuary for donating their services and the city for its care and support. Daniel DeMeyere, resident, remarked when the Brookhurst Improvement project was in the beginning stages, three lanes were proposed for widening the street and 54 homes were acquired by eminent domain to make the widening possible. He added with a 14 foot median island now in place, there was no longer enough room for a third lane and he wondered what the point of the project was since it did not accomplish the widening. Kurt Brunner, resident, stated continuous problems persisted with the Brookhurst Improvement project with areas still unsafe and some that were completely bfocked off and poorly marked. He added there was a much-needed signal at the corner of Brookhurst and West Crestwood and again requested the city make his neighborhood safe with the installation of a traffic signal. Carol Latham, Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade, thanked the city and community volunteers and participants for making this event a success in its 90 year. She announced the Christmas tree lighting and holiday spree scheduled for December 6 th , inviting the public to participate. R. Joshua Collins, homeless activist, remarked that homeless individuals, who were jailed in Anaheim and then released, were not able to get their property back upon release, property that included wallets, keys, medication, and blankets. He urged the city to find a way to return property as the chalfenges of the homeless were difficult enough without the loss of their property as well. Mayor Tait requested Mr. Colfins provide specific cases and their details to him. Lou Perez spoke of the chalienges of the homeless and the need for a place to sleep, such as a parking lot, rather than rousting the homeless from the parks at night with no place for them to go other than out into adjacent neighborhoods. Mayor Tait remarked the city was trying a more humanely-based approach to help the homeless and he was proud of the efforts taken on behalf of the "Coming Home" Anaheim program. Edgar Arrellano addressed Agenda Item No. 27, remarking by taking cars off a road, the effect was to make the lane wider for vehicles to pass through the Kings Court neighborhood and creating an incentive to speed through this area. He recommended researching whether this action was subject to CEQA process, which could be used to find other alternatives rather than issuing parking permits. Dr. Nitin Shah, Health Fair event co-organizer, stated he was proud of his association with the city for the last eight years and had treated from 600 to 1,100 patients on a single day. He spoke in support of Agenda item No. 37, a colfaboration with Remote Area Medical group, an organization that had put on more than 700 health clinics in the United States offering free medical care to those in need. Gretchen Shoemaker, invited the community to visit Georgia's Soul Food restaurant in the Packing House, adding she intended to be a part of the Anaheim community and looked forward to working in the Packing House building with the 21 other small businesses. City Councii Minutes of November 18, 2014 Page 10 of 18 Cynthia Ward, resident, remarked with the end of the recent election, it was now time for the community to come together. She indicated she was encouraged to see that Arte Moreno was back at the negotiation table, and thanked the city attorney for including the assessor's parcel numbers on the closed session agenda which alfowed the public to be aware of the scope of the land invofved in discussions. Referring to Agenda Item No. 35, a statement was made that the city believed that compliance with SB 7 was in the city's best interests; asking who the city was in this case, and objecting to staff issuing that statement. Greg Diamond, Coalition of Anaheim Taxpayers for Economic Responsibility, addressed Agenda Item No. 34, in which the Platinum Vista Development requested trading out commercial space for higher density residential units. He added the amendment proposed no change in the parking requirements and no environmental impact and without spaces along Katella left as piace holders for future retail or other commercial use, he believed it would drive future dependence on vehicles and would not meet the intended transient-oriented development proposed for the Platinum Triangle. He also believed parking needs should reflect that difference and while there might not be an impact today, as the development began to restart, there could be a much bigger problem with parking. Victoria Michaels, resident, remarked she had been appalled at the tactics of November election and hoped with the re-election of Mayor Tait and the successful candidate, James Vanderbilt that council would work together in the best interests of the people of Anaheim and hold true to promises made. Yesenia Rojas congratulated Mayor Tait on his re-election and encouraged City Council Members to work together and to work with the community to bring about changes. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: None CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: Paul Emery, Interim City Manager, reported the City closed on the Convention Center expansion bonds on November 14` and provided a Notice to Proceed to Turner Construction for design/build services. He advised that construction of the project would commence with demolition of Car Park 1 in April and the expansion to be completed in May of 2017. He commended Finance Department staff and bond counsel for their efforts in obtaining favorable market conditions for the bond, adding that staff would present the appropriations of these funds during the mid-year budget update. CONSENT CALENDAR At 6:39 P.M., the consent calendar was considered with Council Member Eastman removing Agenda Item Nos. 16, 17, 18 and 37 for further discussion, Mayor Tait puiling Agenda Item No. 27 and Council Member Kring removing Item No. 33. Mayor Tait declared a potential conflict of interest on Agenda Item Nos. 4, 13, 29 and 30 as his firm had worked with RJ Noble and OCTA last year. 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 — 4: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Brandman, Eastman, and Kring) NOES — 0. ABSENCE — 1: Mayor Pro Tem Murray. Motion Carried. B1o5 �• Receive and file minutes of the Sister City Commission meetings of August 25, 2014 and September 22, 2014, Library Board meeting of September 8, 2014, Parks and City Council Minutes of November 18, 2014 Page 11 of 18 Recreation Commission meeting of September 24, 2014 and Public Utilities Board meeting of September 24. 2014. D180 2• Accept the bids of A&R Active Auto Works Inc., AutoCraft Autobody, JV-Jade, LLC, Russ Ward Auto Body, Inc., and Mills Colfision Center Inc., in a combined not-to-exceed amount of $411,420 for automotive body repair services, for a one year period with four one-year optional renewals and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal options, in accordance with Bid #8294. 3. Ratify the purchase order with J&M Concrete Contractors, in the amount of $23,800, for D175 concrete restoration and repairs at Anaheim Convention Center Grand Plaza. 4. Award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder, R.J. Noble Co., in the AGR amount of $1 ,237,689.33, for the Residential Street Improvement Project, Yorba Regional - Group 5; approve and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute Contract Change Order No. 1, and any related documents, in the amount of $856,558.56, for the construction of two additional neighborhoods, Mirafoma Way and Trident, in favor of R.J. Noble, Company; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. Mayor Taif absfained on fhis item. Motion by Counci! Member Kring to approve, seconded by Counci! Member Eastman. Roll Call Vote: AYES — 3: (Counci! Members: Brandman, Eastman and Kring.) NOES — 0. ABSTENTlON — 1: Mayor Tait. ABSENCE — 1: Mayor Pro Tem Murray. Motion Carried. 5. Authorize the Public Works Director, or her designee, to enter into and execute an AGR agreement with Caltrans to accept $2,405,000 in grant funds for the construction of a pedestrian signal on Western Avenue, a sidewalk on Cerritos Avenue, and a sidewalk on South Street; authorize the acceptance and management of such funds and increase the Public Works fiscal year 2014/2015 revenue and expenditure budget accordingly. AGR-8553 6. Approve agreements with Group Delta, Inc., Dynatest Consulting, Inc., La Belle-Marvin AGR-1601.0 fnc., and Albus-Keefe & Associates, Inc. for on-call citywide pavement material testing AGR-3661.6 S@NICeS. 7. Approve the Grant Deed and the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Debby Nguyen and P109 David Nguyen, in the amount of $210,OQ0, for the sale of a newly created lot created by AGR-8555 the assembly of remnant property located at 1771 South Brookhurst Street, 1772 South Biscayne Court, and 2202 West Midwood Lane (Lot 1 of Lot Line Adjustment No. 0000722; APN 127-613-07,11 & 13}. AGR $� Approve the Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property with Kham Pheng and Lyndi Tran Chang, in the acquisition payment amount of $457,Q00, for property located at 2190 West Huntington Avenue for the Brookhurst Street Improvement Project from I-5 to the SR-91 Freeway (R/W ACQ2013-00449). AGR-8557 g' Approve the Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property with Kalavatiben T. Kharva and Nimesh T. Kharva, in the acquisition payment amount of $425,000, for property located at 1160 North Brookhurst Street for the Brookhurst Street Improvement Project from I-5 to the SR-91 Freeway (R/W ACQ2013-00441). City Council Minutes of November 18, 2014 Page 12 of 18 AGR-8558 10. Approve the Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property with Pedro Valle and Noemi Hernandez, in the acquisition payment amount of $425,000, for property located at 1226 North Brookhurst Street for the Brookhurst Street Improvement Project from I-5 to the SR-91 Freeway (R/W ACQ2013-00450). AGR 11. Approve the Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property with Harriet Allec, Trustee, and Cosette M. Schaaf, Trustee, and Rebekah L. Maresh, Trustee, in the acquisition payment amount of $88,200, for property located at 531 North Cherry Tree Lane for the La Palma Avenue Sidewalk Improvement Project (R/W ACQ2014-00497). 12. Approve the Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property with David Perez, Trustee and AGR-8560 Susan D. Perez, Trustee, in the acquisition payment amount of $101,050, for property located at 525 North Taormina Drive for the La Palma Avenue Sidewalk Improvement Project (R/VV ACQ2014-00498). 13. Approve Cooperative Agreement C-4-1714 with the Orange County Transportation AGR Authority for the Anaheim Canyon Station Project and increase the Public Works revenue and expenditure budget by $173,000 for fisca! year 2014/15. Mayor Tait absfained on this item. Motion by Council Member Kring to approve, seconded by Counci! Member Eastman. Roll Call Vote: AYES — 3: (Council Members: Brandman, Eastman and Kring.) NOES — 0. ABSTENTION — 1: Mayor Tait. ABSENCE — 9: Mayor Pro Tem Murray. Motion Carried. 14. Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Avalanche 3D Entertainment, LLC, increasing the contract amount from $50,000 to $55,000 for professional video AGR-7529.1 production services for the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center and authorize the Public Works Director to approve additionat expenditures for work not included in the scope of services not to exceed 10% of the contract amount. AGR-8562.1 15. Approve an amendment to the Service Agreement with Philips Health Care adding a non-appropriations canceling provision for the maintenance, inspection, and repair of up to thirty-two (32) heart rate monitors. a�R-Za�4.o.� 19. Approve an agreement authorizing the termination of the Secured Fire Protection AGR-4360.0.1 Agreement and the 1992 Wildland Fire Fee Agreement for Mountain Park. A�R- 20. Approve the First Amendment to Agreement with SRA International, Inc., amending the 5792.B.1 commencement date of the agreement for intelligence analyst services. 21. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute and administer a Professional AGR-6436.A Services Agreement with Overland, Pacific & Cutler, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for professional relocation services to support various housing projects for a two year term ending July 31, 2016. AGR-8098.1 22. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute and administer the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement between the City of Anaheim and Arthur Gensler & Associates, Inc. to increase the agreement to $200,000 and extend the agreement to April 2016. City Council Minutes of November 18, 2014 Page 13 of 18 AGR-8564 23. Approve and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designee, to execute and take the necessary or advisable actions to implement and administer an agreement with Z-Global, Inc., in the amount of $238,000 per year, to provide power scheduling services to the Public Utilities Department for five years with optional one-year renewals. AGR-8565 24. Approve and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designee, to execute and take the necessary actions to implement and administer License Agreement 14-51157 with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company for an overhead electric utility crossing at Orangethorpe Avenue and Richfield Road. D106 25. Approve carryover expenditure appropriations from FY 2013/14 to FY 2014/15 for projects previousfy approved by the City Council but not yet completed. 26. Amend the fiscal year 2013/14 budget by increasing appropriations in the City Attorney's D106 Office by $1,825,000. 28. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-194 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF D175 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM expanding Permit-Eligible Parking District No. 22 and designating north side of Simmons Avenue from Lewis Street to Vern Street as "Permit Parking Only" street within Permit-Eligible Parking District No. 22 and determine the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Regulation No. 15061(b)(3}. 29. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-195 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF D175 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving the submittal of the La Palma Avenue Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project to the Orange County Transportation Authority for funding under the M2 Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program, and if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of such grant on behalf of the city and amending the budget for the fiscal year in which the grant is awarded. Mayor Tait abstained on this item. Motion by Council Member Kring to approve, seconded by Counci! Member Eastman. Roll Call Vofe: AYES — 3: (Council Members: Brandman, Eastman and Kring.) NOES — 0. ABSTENTION — 1: Mayor Tait. ABSENCE — 1: Mayor Pro Tem Murray. Motion Carried. 30. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-196 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF D175 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving the submittal of the East Street Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project to the Orange County Transportation Authority for funding under the M2 Regional Traffic Signat Synchronization Program, and if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of such grant on behalf of the city and amending the budget for the fiscal year in which the grant is awarded. Mayor Tait abstained on this item. Motion by Counci! Member Kring to approve, seconded by Council Member Easfman. Rol! Call Vote: AYES — 3: (Council Members: Brandman, Eastman and Kring.) NOES — 0. ABSTENTION — 1: Mayor Tait. ABSENCE — 1: Mayor Pro Tem Murray. Motion Carried. 31. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-197 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 Nos. 11757, 11758, 11759, 11760, 11761, and 11762). City Council Minutes of November 18, 2014 Page 14 of 18 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-198 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain real properties or interests therein (City Deed Nos. 11771, 11772, and 11773). P124 32. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-199 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain real properties or interests therein (City Deed Nos. 11763, 11764, 11765, 11766, and 11770). C280 34. ORDINANCE NO. 6309 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AGR- ANAHEIM amending Table 20-D (Development Intensities: Platinum Triangle Mixed Use 5025.8 (PTMU) Overlay Zone) of Section 18.20.040 (Development Districts) of Chapter 18.20 of Titfe 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code (Introduced at the Council meeting of October 21, 2014, Item No. 26). ORDINANCE NO. 6310 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving the Second Amended and Restated Development Agreement No. 2007-00002 (Development Agreement No. 2007-00002D) by and between the City of Anaheim and Platinum Vista Apartments, L.P. and authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City (Introduced at the Council meeting of October 21, 2014, Item No. 26). D175 35. ORDINANCE NO. 6311 (INTRODUCTION) AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM repealing Resolution No. 98R-94 and expressing intent to comply with California Senate Bill No. 7 relating to prevailing wage law for locally-funded Public Works projects. 36. ORDINANCE NO. 6312 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY M142 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending portions of Chapter 6.30 (Smoking in Public Places) of Title 6(Public Health and Safety) of the Anaheim Municipal Code refating to smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes in city-owned buildings. 38. Approve the minutes of the Council meeting of October 21, 2014. D 114 END OF CONSENT: AGR- 16. Approve an agreement with Care Ambulance Service, Inc., in the amount of $210,000, 8563 to provide services needed to implement the pilot Community Care Response Unit. 17. Approve an agreement with Southern Catifornia Permanente Medical Group and accept AGR- a grant, in the amount of $210,000, for the purpose of funding the pilot Community Care 8563.I Response Unit, and increase the Fire Department fiscal year 2014/15 budget accordingfy. 18. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Gary A. Smith, AGR- M.D., in an amount not to exceed $45,752, to provide the services of a Physician 8563.11 City Council Minutes of November 18, 2014 Page15of18 Supervisor to Anaheim Fire & Rescue regarding the provision of emergency medical services and oversight of the Community Care Response Unit. Council Member Eastman requested Chief Bruegman brief the community on new strategies to deliver medical emergency services. Fire Chief Randy Bruegman provided an overview of Agenda Item No's. 16, 17 and 18, an agreement with Care Ambulance, an agreement with Southern California Permanente Medical Group and an agreement with Dr. Gary Smith to supervise a new program called the Community Care Response Unit. The Chief explained that when Anaheim Fire & Rescue presented their 2013-2018 Strategic Plan and Standards of Cover to City Council, one of the initiatives recommended at that time pointed to a need to develop new approaches to the delivery of emergency medical services different from the current process as a result of the passage of the Affordable Health Care Act. After further research and study, departmental staff proposed to address that need by offering an alternative model that would deploy a single vehicle using a nurse practitioner (under the auspices of a physician) and a paramedic to respond to non-urgent, low level call requests in place of a standard paramedic engine/truck and ambulance unit response. He added as 30 to 40 percent of emergency medical calls could be treated and released in the fiefd, this initiative was felt to be a viable option that could be provided at a much lower cost for all. With Council's approval tonight, he announced, the city would partner with Care Ambulance, with Southern California Permanente Medical Group, and with Dr. Gary Smith for a 12 month pilot program. He noted an ambulance would be outFitted with proper equipment to launch this program by February 2015, emphasizing it was the first of its kind in the state and would set the stage and foundation for other agencies to follow. Council Member Eastman remarked this program would offer a significant improvement in the delivery of health care to many of the elderly and chronically ill in Anaheim dependent on the emergency system and moved to approve Agenda Item No's. 16, 17 and 18, seconded by Council Member Kring. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 4: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Brandman, Eastman and Kring. NOES — 0. ABSENCE — 1: Mayor Pro Tem Murray. Motion Carried. D175 27• RESOLUTION NO. 2014-193 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing Permit-Eligible Parking District No. 29 (Kings Court) and determine the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Regulation No. 15061(b}(3). Mayor Tait requested staff address an earlier speaker's comment as to the need for an environmental impact report related to the proposed parking district on Kings Court. Rudy Emami, Assistant City Engineer, remarked that this item would simply create a permit eligible district and that permit parking would not be made available at this stage of the process. Additionally, he pointed out when permit parking was in place, residents would still be able to park on the street and the street would not be widened as suggested. Michael Houston, City Attorney, added that under CEQA, the applicable exemption was there would be no substantial fikelihood of a significant impact on the environment. In order for something other than the exemption to apply, he noted, there had to be a fair argument that would override that exemption under established case law, taking into account the methods and compliance of the law in other aspects such as the speed limit, the fact the road was not being City Council Minutes of November 18, 2014 Page 16 of 18 widened and the fact there was no evidence there was actual diversion of traffic or other matters sufficient to make findings for an exemption in this case. If there was a determination, he stated, staff was required up front to make a determination as to whether there would be any impacts. Mayor Tait moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2014-193. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing Permit-Eligible Parking District No. 29 (Kings Court) and determine the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Regulation No. 15061(b)(3), seconded by Council Member Eastman. Roll Call Vote: AYES — 4: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Brandman, Eastman, and Kring). NOES — 0. ABSENCE — 1: Mayor Pro Tem Murray. Motion Carried. D160 33. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-200 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ratifying the submission of a grant application and the acceptance of a grant on behalf of the City of Anaheim for the Fiscal Year 2014-15 TrafFicking Victims Protection Act Grant, authorizing the Chief of Police to execute all required grant documents, and amending the budget for fiscal year 2014-15 accordingly. Deputy Chief Julian Harvey reported this item was to accept the 2014/2015 Human Trafficking Victims Protection Act funds in the amount of $250,000; the third year Anaheim had received this grant. He remarked the grant would allow the continuing efforts in combating human trafficking and for the Anaheim Police Department to continue in a leadership role with the Human Trafficking Task Force of Orange County allowing for collaboration between the pofice department and other governmental organizations, non-profits and law enforcement agencies. The funds would be distributed to many organizations including community services programs, OC District Attorney's office, Huntington Beach Police Department, California Highway Patrol, the OC Sheriff's Department and others. He stated the department woufd continue to act as a the lead agency in the task force with the primary goal focused on trafficking for sex acts and also exploring and investigating other acts of human trafficking including forced labor. The goals of the grants were to increase the number of cases investigated throughout the county and to continue the victim-based approach by rescuing victims of these crimes and targeting the pimps. Through the investigative efforts so far, he reported, 826 investigations were conducted, 107 victims rescued and 25 pimps incarcerated. Council Member Kring spoke to the importance of this regional program with Anaheim taking the lead and moved to approve RESOLUTION 2014-200 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ratifying the submission of a grant application and the acceptance of a grant on behalf of the City of Anaheim for the Fiscal Year 2014-15 Trafficking Victims Protection Act Grant, authorizing the Chief of Police to execute alf required grant documents, and amending the budget for fiscal year 2014-15 accordingly, seconded by Council Member Eastman. Roll Call Vote: AYES — 4: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Brandman, Eastman and Kring.) ABSENCE — 1: Mayor Pro Tem Murray. Motion Carried. 37. Support the partnership between the City of Anaheim, GBS Linens Inc., Anekant D116 Community Center and Remote Area Medical for the 2015 Anaheim Health Fair. Council Member Eastman stated it had been her pleasure for the last two years to support the annual Anaheim Health Fair and that she had also requested Council Member Brandman to join her in making the Health Fair an ongoing success. She indicated this was an appropriate City Council Minutes of November 18, 2014 Page 17 of 18 opportunity for her to pass the torch to Council Member Brandman for future events and asked staff for a brief staff report on this item. Greg Garcia, Deputy City Manager, announced this item would formalize support to form a partnership between the City of Anaheim and GBS Linens, the Anekant Community Center and Remote Area Medical for the 2015 Anaheim Health Fair. He explained the city had sponsored and hosted the health fair for the past few years in conjunction with these partners with great success and over the years had expanded the services offered, holding this year's event at the Convention Center for the first time. He looked forward to making the Convention Center the home of the Health Fair for years to come. Earlier this year, he indicated city staff was contacted by Remote Area Medical, a large nonprofit organization that sponsored health clinics all over the world as they had been looking to expand in California. One of the changes that would come from this partnership, he acknowledged, would be expanding this event from one to three days, and for year 2015, those dates were schedufed for Friday, May 29, 2015 through Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center. He added as had been done in the past, this would be a privately funded event with city staff providing support to that effort. Council Member Eastman remarked that through this partnership, one of the much-needed services to be offered next year was dental care, and she was thankful to see that addressed. Dr. Shah added that along with dental services, eyeglasses would be offered with the clinic able to provide about 300 pairs of glasses a day. Council Member Eastman then moved to approve Item No. 37, seconded by Council Member Brandman. Roll Call Vote: AYES — 4: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Brandman, Eastman and Kring.) NOES — 0. ABSENCE — 1: Mayor Pro Tem Murray. Motion Carried. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: Michael Houston, City Attorney reported that by a vote of 4:0 with Mayor Pro Tem Murray absent, the City Council gave approval for the city to file amicus brief in the case entitled State Department of Finance v. Commission on State Mandates which was pending before the California Supreme Court, Item No. 2 on the closed session agenda. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Council Member Eastman remarked on the success of the Fall Festival and Halloween Parade and the tremendous city support it received. Last Saturday, she attended a Historic Society event at the Anaheim Cemetery, with a guided tour related to Anaheim's history. Another event she had been involved in since 2007, was the Gift of History, and this year's event saw 10,000 kids in attendance at Angel Stadium ready to learn about Anaheim's history with Supervisor Todd Spitzer presiding as teacher of the event. Other events of note were a new Middle Eastern art exhibit in the Center Gallery, and the opening of the Veteran's Art display in the Carnegie Library, a unique and worthwhile exhibition. Council Member Kring congratulated all who volunteered for the Fall Festival and Halloween Parade and reported the Veteran's Day tribute held at the Veteran's Memorial on Broadway was a great success with a standing-room only crowd. She spoke of the Flag for Every Hero City Council Minutes of November 18, 2014 Page 18 of 18 program, remarking Sergeant Brennan Leininger as the program director, had raised funds to place flags for veterans at Riverside National Cemetery on Memorial Day and this efFort had grown from 21,000 ffags in the first year to about 200,000 heroes to be honored for year 2015; all placed graveside by volunteers and possible through donated private funds. She attended the Alzheimer's Walk with Council Member Eastman, remarking the event raised close to $800,000 for research with about 10,000 walkers participating. Council Member Kring also announced that the city would receive $2.54 million from Metropolitan Water District to completely fund the removal of 1.65 million square feet of non-essential turf in the Anaheim Hills golf course, replacing it with native vegetation requiring significantly less water. She then requested council approve moving the December 23� meeting to December 16 in order to afford support staff time to prepare for the holiday, asking this item be placed on the next agenda. Council Member Brandman attended the Gift of History event and the Veteran's Appreciation Ceremony, thanking Council Members Eastman and Kring for their leadership in bringing these initiatives forward. He requested a proclamation recognizing Anaheim resident Jim Adams on his upcoming retirement as business representation for LA/OC Building and Construction Trades Council for November 25 Mayor Tait requested a workshop be scheduled to discuss the next steps to address the passage of Measure L at a future meeting and thanked the voters for his re-election, stating he would do his best to serve the people for the next four years. Addressing the senseless act of violence on November 4 and the death of 9 year old Ximena Meza, he requested the City Manager and staff develop a long-term plan to address the gang issue in Anaheim. ADJOURNMENT: At 7:16 P.M., Mayor Tait adjourned the November 18' meeting in memory of Ximena Meza. spec ully submi ed, inda N. Andal, CMC City Clerk