01/27/2015 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
AJOURNED MEETING OF JANUARY 27, 2015
The regular meeting of January 27, 2015 was called to order at 3:00 P.M. and adjourned to 4:30
P.M. for lack of a quorum. The regular adjourned meeting of January 27, 2015 was called to
order at 4:36 P.M. in the chambers of Anaheim City Hall, located at 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard.
The meeting notice, agenda and related materials were duly posted on January 23, 2015.
PRESENT: Mayor Tom Tait and Council Members: Jordan Brandman, Lucille Kring, Kris
Murray and James Vanderbilt.
STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Manager Paul Emery, City Attorney Michael Houston and
Acting City Clerk Theresa Bass.
ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
At 5:19 P.M., Mayor Tait recessed to closed session for consideration of the following item.
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
At 6:51 P.M., city council returned from closed session and the agenda resumed.
INVOCATION: Father Joseph Boules, Saint Verena Coptic Orthodox Church
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Pro Tem Lucille Kring
ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be p at a later date):
Proclaiming February 2015, as Black History Month
Dr. DeVera Heard, President of the Orange County Heritage Council, invited all members of the
community to attend the 35 Black History Parade and Cultural Faire to be held in downtown
Anaheim on February 7 in celebration of African American heritage and history.
Proclaiming February 4, 2015, as World Cancer Day
Magnolia Saenz, Southern California Cancer Registrars Association, thanked the city for
recognizing World Cancer Day and bringing awareness to the fight against cancer, the need for
early detection and healthy lifestyle choices.
Proclaiming February 7, 2015, as National Wear Red for Women Day
Kim Scott, American Heart Association, announced the first Friday in February was
designated as National Wear Red Day to bring attention to the fact that heart disease
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was the number one health threat to women and that healthy life choices were the best
preventive measures women could take.
ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): Prior to receipt of public comments, a brief decorum
statement was provided by Acting City Clerk, Theresa Bass.
Cecil Jordan Corkern interpreted several biblical passages.
Dr. June Glenn recognized and paid tribute to Reon Boydstun Howard, the 2014 Anaheim
Citizen of the Year, who, along with other Americana Award recipients, would be honored by the
Cypress College Foundation on February 28 Dr. Glenn remarked the Americana Awards was
Cypress College's signature event held each year to raise funds for its foundation and she
looked forward to the City of Anaheim's participation that evening.
Raul Alvarez, Cypress College Foundation, stated the Americana Awards offered an opportunity
to honor influential community leaders within the Cypress College communities, pointing out that
Anaheim students comprised about 20 percent of that student population. He encouraged city
leaders to support the Foundation by attending the 40 annual awards banquet to be held at the
Disneyland Hotel.
Jay Burress, Visitors & Convention Bureau, thanked the city for supporting the hospitality and
tourism industry, remarking that 2014 had been a good year with record attendance, increased
exhibitions resulting in increased transient occupancy tax revenues and room nights exceeding
the one million mark. He pointed out the three -city partnership with Baltimore and San Antonio
that allowed clients to book conventions across the country had been a successful collaboration
in addition to the Orange County Visitor Association joining with other partners in the national
tourism industry that resulted in booking Perfect China Co., LTD, the largest group of visitors
that had ever come from China (comprised of marketing professionals representing various
companies in that country). He talked about how the organization gave back to the community,
with the NAMM Day of Service events held at Marshall and Washington schools and $32,000
raised by the Breakfast Club and donated to local community charities.
Shaun Robinson, Chair of the Anaheim /OC Visitor & Convention Bureau, spoke of giving back
to the community, reporting that last year NAMM donated $10,000 to the Anaheim City school
music programs, Natural Products donated 61,000 pounds of food to the Second Harvest Food
Bank, Ellucian Live raised over $11,000 for the Anaheim School District, and Perfect China
Company donated $100,000 to the Alzheimer's Association. He remarked the Anaheim Hilton
also participated in the We Give Thanks effort, with Hilton chefs cooking 360 turkeys and taking
them to the Honda Center to feed 15,000 people. On a personal note, he remarked the hotel
industry offered good paying careers pointing out he was able to come up through the ranks
from waiting on tables to become the general manager of Anaheim Hilton.
Jim Cain, Anaheim Hills Community Council, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 7 related to
the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce contract. He added the Community Council put on a
number of events for the Anaheim Hills community, from the 4 of July parade to the Christmas
Tree Lighting ceremony and the election campaign forum, remarking that without supportive
funding from the Chamber of Commerce, those events would not have been possible.
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Daniel DeMeyere, resident, requested the city reconsider the design for the sidewalks in his
neighborhood as part of the Brookhurst Street Improvements, asking that wraparound sidewalks
be considered. He also requested that a crosswalk be located at the Crestwood intersection to
address safety issues caused by illegal left turns.
R. Joshua Collins, Homeless Advocates for Christ, thanked the city and staff for hosting a
meeting related to homeless needs, and recommending that the handling of mentally ill
individuals be a part of the regular training for police officers based on comments made at that
meeting.
Lou Noble, homeless advocate, also thanked the city for hosting the meeting and keeping the
public informed about what was being done on behalf of the homeless. He added it was
important to hear the police side on these issues and the problems they faced in enforcing laws.
He felt the public should be educated on the need to construct shelters, which would reduce
crimes, get homeless off the streets, and reduce the numbers of calls for police service.
Craig Farrow, retired Anaheim Police Sergeant and an advisory committee member for SOAR,
announced SOAR's mission was to educate the public about the resort district and the critical
services they funded such as police, fire and paramedic services. He pointed out the Anaheim
resort area was five percent of the city's land yet generated more than 50 percent of the City's
tax revenue. He supported safety services, both police and fire, remarking it was a more
dangerous world today than when he was serving the city.
Gil Caughman, resident, remarked he and his neighbors supported staff's recommendation
regarding Agenda Item No. 13, a permit parking district for Paradise Road, emphasizing the
problems he faced by being on the east side of Paradise located close to a freeway where
ridesharers regularly parked cars on his street and spillover parking from nearby apartments
occurred. He recognized residents on the west side of Paradise did not face the same
problems, but believed the east side's solution was permit parking and asked for council's
support.
William Fitzgerald, Anaheim Home, offered his viewpoint of the Anaheim Public Utility
Commissioners, council members and the process used to adjust Anaheim's utility rates.
Cesar Rios commented that he and his neighbors were present to urge the approval of permit
parking for his neighborhood, east of West Street and south of the 91 Freeway caused by
spillover parking from an adjacent mobile home and long -term parking of motor homes.
Carol Latham reminded the community that the Veteran's Art exhibit would end on February 1st
at the Muzeo and the Quilt Exhibit would end on February 16 She added the Orange County
Symphony would host a wind symphony concert at February 8 at the Church of Power on East
Street, inviting the community to attend.
Rand Christiansen remarked that in September, he suggested council consider a third
alternative for the Angel Stadium site while negotiations were being conducted with Angels
Baseball and that alternative was a possible third theme park for Disneyland. He added while
most citizens would prefer Angels Baseball remained in Anaheim, this alternative offered an
option should the negotiations fail.
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Jacqueline Bot, speaking to Agenda Item No. 13, remarked there were nine single family homes
on the south side between Sunkist and Paradise Lane. One home was empty, three were
single family residences, and the remaining five homes contained multiple families or had rental
tenants. She added that those five homes accounted for a total of 33 vehicles and that garages
were not being used to park cars; she felt these were some of the reasons Paradise Road had
parking problems.
Duane Stout, Candlevvood Street resident, urged council to approve permit parking for his
neighborhood, citing the various parking problems his neighborhood faced.
Richard Ferrin, resident, spoke to the parking situation on Paradise Lane, explaining that when
Lincoln Avenue was widened a number of years ago, parking was removed and residents were
told they could access parking on Paradise Lane and Paradise Road. He added he had visited
those streets at various times during the day and evening and had not seen streets without
available parking unless there was a holiday or party of some type occurring. He stated he
would be in favor of overnight parking permits as a remedy for their parking concerns rather
than having parking permits in use 24/7.
Rene objected to the arrest of community leader, Yesenia Rojas, remarking she was simply
trying to calm her community during an incident on Anna Drive.
Maria Reynoso, resident, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 12, remarking permit parking
would allow her to park nearer to her home and to manage the challenge of transporting her
handicapped husband from car to home.
Simon Zhou and Jonathan Peck, Youth Leadership of America, explained this program was to
develop student leadership and interpersonal skills and to cultivate the next generation of
leaders. They thanked the city for support of the program and offered invitations to their
graduation ceremony, recognizing 80 students from over 40 different high schools in the
Anaheim /Orange County area.
Carmelia Juareta addressed Paradise parking permits, pointing out that Lincoln Street residents
were part of the problem along with multiple families living in single family homes and driving
multiple cars.
Brian Kaye thanked the city for setting up a meeting regarding homeless issues, adding that he
was appreciative of the various city officials who participated, were enthusiastic and offered
positive ideas. He then spoke to a personal goal which was to ensure all officers turned in their
recordings, and if they did not, the penalty would be loss of pay. He spoke of receiving
anonymous, intimidating text messages the day his complaint to Internal Affairs was filed and
that he continued to get those types of messages.
Mary Daniels objected to the on -going harassment of Yesenia Rojas and the residents of Anna
Drive, emphasizing that the police were in the wrong when Ms. Rojas was accused of resisting
arrest.
Donna Acevedo, resident, spoke to the Community Coalition for Police Oversight, remarking
she had recently attended a public safety board meeting and felt the meetings should be
expanded to monthly, rather than quarterly. She also inquired if any complaints against the
police had been filed since the board was established, and whether the meetings would be
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made public similar to city council meetings for all interested persons to view. Specific to the
Chamber of Commerce agreement, she opposed it, stating the Chamber should not be funded
with the public's money.
An unidentified resident of Paradise Road explained her home was one of the residences with
multiple families and multiple cars adding that an effort was made by her family members to fit
as many cars as possible in the driveway. She wondered how many permits were available per
home and how guest permits were issued.
Ross McCune speaking in support of Agenda Item No. 7 stated the Chamber of Commerce
mission was to promote economic development in the city and for many years, they had
partnered with the City on events and other promotional programs to brand the city and the
businesses within Anaheim. He added the Chamber also worked on retaining businesses in
Anaheim and to promote those businesses among the Chamber members and he hoped the
successful, positive relationship between the City and the Chamber of Commerce would
continue.
Mark Daniels, resident, reemphasized the charges against Yesenia Rojas were unfounded and
unwarranted and that her contributions to the City far outweighed any incident that could have
happened. He stated the charges against her should be dropped.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Addressing public comments made regarding Yesenia Rojas, Mayor Tait requested clarification
from the city attorney on the filing of charges against individuals. Mr. Houston, City Attorney,
responded that in case law, a city attorney acted as a prosecutor on behalf of the people of the
state of California and to file charges believed to be in the interests of justice. He further
explained, it was not appropriate for city council to interfere with the independent action of any
city attorney.
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Tait announced he would record an abstention on Agenda Item
No. 8 due to a potential conflict of interest as his firm had worked with OCTA this past year.
Council Member Vanderbilt removed Item Nos. 7 and 13 from the consent calendar for further
discussion with Mayor Pro Tem Kring removing Item No. 21 as well. Ms. 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 Vanderbilt. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Brandman,
Kring, Murray and Vanderbilt.) Noes — 0. Motion Carried
1. Approve Declarations, Certificates of Recognition, and reports to be presented at future
Council meetings for 2015 Youth Leadership America Graduates, APD /C4K Do The
D116 Right Thing Award Winners, SEIU Local 721 - Charley Mims, Executive Director at Boys
& Girls Clubs of Anaheim - Michael Baker, OC Human Relations Annual Report, Above
and Beyond Award Recipients, Eagle Scout Recipients, Girl Scout Gold Award
Recipients, Wylie & Bette Aitken and sponsors of The Chance Theater, Community
Pride Poster Contest Winners and Cypress College Americana Award Recipient for the
City of Anaheim.
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D117 2. Approve the Investment Portfolio Report for December 2014.
3. Adopt the 2015 Update to the Renewable Portfolio Standard Policy (RPS Policy) for the
City which includes the Enforcement Program and update to the renewable energy
D182 resources Procurement Plan; and authorize and direct the Public Utilities General
Manager, or designee, to prepare, execute, and submit any and all documents as are
necessary or advisable to implement the RPS Policy, as updated, consistent with the
mandates of state law.
T108 4. Approve the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Annual
Reports for the marketing and transportation component funds.
5. Approve the issuance of a purchase order to Tamang Electric, Inc., in the amount of
D180 $28,095.78 (tax inclusive), for the emergency repair of a water main break at Santa Ana
Canyon Road between Via Cortez and Solomon Drive for the Public Utilities
Department.
6. Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve an agreement with Community Service Programs,
AGR -8670 Inc., in an amount not to exceed $60,000, for consulting services related to the FY2014
Trafficking Victims Protection Act.
8. Approve Amendment No. 4 to Co- Operative Agreement C -9 -0413 with the Orange
AGR - 5742.4 County Transportation Authority to increase funding for traffic engineering, police, and
project support services by $264,600 for the Orangethorpe Corridor Grade Separation
Program and increase the Public Works Fiscal Year 2014/15 revenue and expenditure
appropriation accordingly.
9. Approve the Grant Deed and the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Raymond A.
AGR- 8482.1 Masciel, Trustee of the Masciel Family Trust, in the amount of $140,000, for the sale of
remnant property located at 2203 West Midwood Lane.
10. Approve an agreement with the Bottling Group, LLC d /b /a The Pepsi Bottling Group
AGR- 4991.0 granting the Pepsi Bottling Group the exclusive right to provide beverages within the
Anaheim Convention Center.
11. Approve and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to execute and take the
necessary actions to implement and administer the Direct Payment Agreement No. 14Y-
AGR-1865.F 1406, and any related documents, with the State of California, Department of
Community Services and Development to receive federally- funded Low - Income Home
Energy Assistance Program grant funding to be applied to accounts of eligible Public
Utilities Department electric customers.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -007 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
D175 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing Permit - Eligible Parking District No. 31 (Kenwood,
Norwood & Candlewood) and determine the action is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Regulation No. 15061 (b)(3) (Continued
from meeting of January 6, 2015, Item No. 15).
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14. RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -009 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
D175 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing Permit - Eligible Parking District No. 33 (Baxter
Romneya) and determine the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Regulation No. 15061(b)(3).
15. RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -010 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. 11786, 11787, 11788)
(Katelia Smart Street Project).
16. RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -011 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. 11789, 11790, 11791, 11792)
(Dale Avenue Sidewalk Improvement Project and Orange County Flood Control Project -
Raymond Retarding Basin).
17. RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -012 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM modifying electric rates, rules and regulations by modifying
Rule Nos. 13 and 14 for the sale and distribution of electricity as adopted by Resolution
D182 No. 71R-478 and most recently amended by Resolution No. 2014 -068 and determining
said action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to guideline
Section 15061(b)(3).
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -013 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM modifying water rates, rules and regulations by modifying Rule
Nos. 13 and 14 for the sale and distribution of water as adopted by Resolution No. 72R-
600 and most recently amended by Resolution No. 2014 -002 and determining said
action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to guideline
Section 15061(b)(3).
18. RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -014 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
D154 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM extending the supplemental payment of salary and benefits to
City employees called to active duty.
19. RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -015 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2014 -093 for the purpose of
D154 creating, deleting and /or modifying certain classifications designated as Administrative
Management.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -016 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2014 -094 for purpose of creating,
deleting and /or modifying certain classifications designated as Middle Management.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -117 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing rates of compensation for classifications assigned
to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47.
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20. ORDINANCE NO. 6313 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
M142 ANAHEIM repealing Chapter 1.25 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to the
establishment and implementation of Residency Districts for City Council Members
(Introduced at the meeting of January 6, 2015, Item No. 19).
D114 22. Approve minutes of the Council meetings of December 23, 2014 and January 6, 2015.
END OF CONSENT:
7. Approve an agreement with the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, in an amount not to
exceed $167,000 per year, to provide services to the City for a one year period, with two
AGR- 3434.E one -year optional renewals and authorize the Community Development Director to
exercise the renewal options and take the necessary actions to implement the
agreement.
Kristine Ridge, Interim Assistant City Manager, announced this item was to consider an
agreement between the City of Anaheim and the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce to sponsor
major business events and to promote business friendly programs and services. She noted that
past partnerships with the Chamber had resulted in high profile events such as the Anaheim /OC
Job Fair which attracted over 30,000 job seekers, the Taste of Anaheim, a premier food and
musical festival supporting the City's food and beverage industry and the Business Awards
Program that recognized local business leaders and best practices. She added that at these
events and via the Chamber's communication media, the city was able to market and showcase
the city's business programs that made Anaheim an ideal business location.
To insure continuation of the city's access to those marketing opportunities to promote
economic development, a one year agreement with the Chamber of Commerce with two one -
year renewal options was recommended with scope of services reflecting a cost of $167,000
that included sponsorships of five key business events: the economic development conference,
the Taste of Anaheim, the Job Fair, the Business Awards Program and the Business
Networking Golf Tournament. She added in addition to those marketing efforts, also included in
the $167,000 was $25,000 for advertisement of city business programs through the existing
Chamber publication. Ms. Ridge explained the scope of services would also be reviewed and
revised as needed for each year the agreement was extended to insure activities remained
relevant to economic conditions and the needs of the business community and that funding for
future years was subject to city council's approval of appropriations. She also added that the
city had the option to cancel the agreement without cause subject to a 90 -day notice.
Council Member Vanderbilt inquired whether venues could be incorporated into the agreement,
remarking that in the past events had been concentrated in the Resort area and that he was
interested in approving this agreement with the stipulation that two events (possibly the Taste of
Anaheim or the business golf tournament) take place west of Euclid Street within the next three
years with Mayor Tait seconding that motion for purposes of discussion.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Tait appreciated the concept of having two events take place in west
Anaheim but felt there were foundational issues with the contract, asking if it had increased from
the previous year. Ms. Ridge responded that since 2007, the scope of services and associated
costs ranged from a low of $97,000 to a high of $194,000. Mayor Tait remarked that two years
ago the Job Fair was contracted at a cost of $25,000, the Economic Development Summit was
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$15,500 and now reflected $35,000, asking the rationale for those increases. Ms. Ridge
remarked the Job Fair began in FY 2009/10 and was sponsored at a cost of $11,500, in FY
2011/12 the cost reflected $26,400 and this year was proposed at $25,000. She pointed out the
Economic Development Summit was captured in a number of events and looking back over the
scope of service from previous agreements, there could have been two different events which
ranged from a low of $15,500 to a high of $48,400. Ms. Ridge also explained the scope of
services attached to the contract showed exactly what the city would receive for those
sponsorship amounts; i.e., admission to events, marketing materials, advertising in any of the
event brochures, and maintaining a booth in some events to promote Anaheim's business
programs such as the Workforce Center, Anaheim Utility Efficiency and other incentive
programs for businesses. She added, as suggested by Council Member Vanderbilt, there could
also be an opportunity to promote development along the Beach Boulevard Corridor as part of
that marketing effort. Mayor Tait commented that in his viewpoint a Chamber of Commerce
should raise their own funds for marketing needs because when an organization was dependent
on the city for funding, the city then became a client and objectivity was then lost. He pointed to
other aspects of the agreement, the limitation of use of compensation received from the city to
insure those funds were not used for political purposes, remarking whether those funds were
segregated or not, it freed up other Chamber monies to be used for those purposes. Ms. Ridge
emphasized the payments proposed were for the scope of services and deliverables the city
received in exchange for those funds and to help promote Anaheim's business programs
through the Chambers advertising and marketing expertise.
Mayor Pro Tem Kring remarked the Chamber had a political action committee and could not
commingle funds and in response to Council Member Vanderbilt's motion to focus attention on
west Anaheim, she wondered if there were facilities available in that area that could
accommodate events. The Taste of Anaheim, she remarked invited all the restaurants from
Anaheim Hills to participate from the east to the west side, and the Chambers also reached out
to all areas for their business links or economic development efforts. She added the Enterprise
Zone, administered by the Chamber of Commerce had been a real success in Anaheim, and
that she would be supporting this agreement.
Council Member Murray appreciated the suggestion offered by Council Member Vanderbilt,
remarking there might be issues for the events mentioned, in terms of logistics, size, space and
the ability to promote city facilities. She added the city was investing in revitalizing the Beach
Boulevard Corridor and looking to market property at Westgate and other parts of the west end
and if it was viable, she would be interested in exploring his suggestion particularly with the
marketing program. She asked Council Member Vanderbilt if he was open to exploring the
viability of events for the west end. Council Member Brandman concurred asking if an
amendment encouraging outreach to the west end for events rather than requiring they be
moved would be considered by Mr. Vanderbilt. Discussion followed regarding the various
facilities available in the west end with Council Member Vanderbilt asking staff if his suggestion
was a realistic request given the scope of the contract. Ms. Ridge responded that as far as
exploring alternative sites west of Euclid, staff could begin with the first event, however, she
pointed out, under this contract these were Chamber events, not "city" events. Mayor Tait
reaffirmed that proceeds coming from these events went to the Chamber of Commerce, as well
as costs associated with them and reiterated, it was another reason he would not vote to
approve this agreement. He added that $167,000 was a significant amount to pay for
sponsorship for a nonprofit organization, especially when there were so many other nonprofit
organizations looking to the city for support.
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Council Member Vanderbilt indicated he would withdraw his motion.
Council Member Brandman then moved to approve Agenda Item No. 7, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Kring. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 3: (Mayor Pro Tem Kring and Council Members
Brandman and Murray). NOES — 2: (Mayor Tait and Council Member Vanderbilt). Motion
Carried.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -008 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing Permit - Eligible Parking District No. 32 (Paradise
D175 Road) and determine the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Regulation No. 15061(b)(3) (Continued from meeting of January 6,
2015, Item No. 16).
Council Member Vanderbilt requested clarification related to Lincoln Avenue residents approval
to park on Paradise Road due to Toss of parking from the Lincoln Avenue street widening project
which occurred some years ago. Natalie Meeks, Public Works Director, responded the original
boundary lines on the parking map provided to council as part of this parking district did include
those properties on Lincoln that had on- street parking removed as a result of a city project. She
stated when the votes were received and the item was continued, staff reached out for
additional input from the neighborhood to anyone that did not vote which resulted in additional
votes that revealed a strong separation between the majority of the ayes and nays. She
indicated staff responded to that vote by restructuring a revised boundary that would meet the
needs of the neighborhood allowing permit parking on the east end of Paradise Lane and
leaving the remaining west end with open parking, and this option, she explained, was
presented to council this evening. She added there would be another step before permit
parking could be implemented and staff would return to the neighborhood, explaining that a
permit parking district had been established and residents could now consider their options, i.e.,
24 hour permit parking, permit parking only at night or any other alternative and then a final vote
would be taken. Ms. Meeks further added that staff would also provide information as to how
many permits were allowed, information on guest permits and to answer any other questions
raised by the residents. Council Member Vanderbilt inquired if unique circumstances were
considered when permits were issued with Ms. Meeks responding in the affirmative adding if
there was adequate parking available, staff would allow additional permits to residents but if
some areas had very little street frontage, a single house might not be issued 4 or 5 permits.
Mayor Pro Tem Kring moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -008, A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing Permit - Eligible Parking District
No. 32 (Paradise Road) and determine the action is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Regulation No. 15061(b)(3), seconded by Council Member
Brandman.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Tait stated he would support approval of the parking district; however he
felt it was a challenge balancing the integrity of the neighborhood and the public's right to park
on the street. He wondered if other cities used different approaches to this problem with Ms.
Meeks indicating she would report back to council on the various options and best practices
used by other municipalities.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Brandman, Kring, Murray
and Vanderbilt). NOES — 0. Motion Carried.
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21. ORDINANCE NO. 6314 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM adding Chapter 13.14 (Dog Parks) to Title 13 (Parks and Boulevards) of the
M142 Anaheim Municipal Code relating to Dog Parks and amending Subsection .010 of
Section 8.08.080 of Chapter 8.08 of Title 8 and Subsection .010 of Section 13.08.020 of
Chapter 13.08 of Title 13 of the Anaheim Municipal Code to be consistent with the
addition of said new Chapter 13.14 and based upon finding and determination that said
ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Sections 15060 (c)(2) and 15060 (c)(3) of the State CEQA guidelines (Continued from
meeting of January 6, 2015, Item No. 18).
Mayor Pro Tem Kring remarked that Anaheim's first dog park would be open to the public on
Saturday, March 7, 2015 (La Palma Avenue) and encouraged the community and pets to
participate. The second site, Olive Hills Park in Anaheim Hills, was scheduled to open in late
2015. She appreciated Director Terry Lowe and his staff's efforts to get this program going and
moved to introduce Ordinance No. 6314, seconded by Council Member Murray. ROLL CALL
VOTE: AYES — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Brandman, Kring, Murray and
Vanderbilt). NOES — 0. The ordinance was introduced.
PUBLIC HEARING:
23. This is a public hearing regarding a Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) Capital
Grant Application to the Orange County Transportation Authority and the California
Department of Transportation for funding of three 16- passenger (2 wheelchair capable)
D150 buses to be used for paratransit services for the elderly and disabled within the City and
to certify that no non - profit agency are readily available to provide the proposed services
in accordance with the FTA Section 5310 grant.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -018 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM finding that there is no non - profit agency readily available to
provide paratransit services to elderly and disabled for Federal Transit Administration
(FTA) Section 5310 grant application.
Terry Lowe, Director of Community Services, reported Anaheim had received funding from
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) since 1977 to provide senior mobility programs
for Anaheim residents for uses such as the senior lunch program, non - medical emergency
appointments and grocery and pharmacy shopping. He stated riders paid $2 for each one -way
trip, service was provided by the City's contractor, Western Transit Services, and the city was
currently competing for a grant program. If successful, those funds would allow the city to
replace three of the eight vehicles, all of which were retired OCTA paratransit vehicles, with new
wheelchair accessible vehicles. He explained this public hearing was required to certify that no
non - profit agency was readily available to provide the proposed services in accordance with the
federal grant requirements. For that purpose, certified letters were mailed to 24 nonprofit
agencies listed in the Orange County Consolidated Plan to inform them of Anaheim's intention
to compete for these funds and to make them aware of their opportunity to provide input or to
propose to provide the service. He added if an organization was available, interested, and
capable of providing services at a comparable cost to the city's clientele in the same service
area meeting Anaheim's service levels, the city would not then be eligible to compete for the
grant funds.
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He recommended the public hearing be held for input and to determine if another agency
desired to provide the service; if not, he recommended Council approve the proposed resolution
for the grant application process.
Mayor Tait opened the public hearing, asking for comments from the public. With no comments
offered, the hearing was closed. Mayor Pro Tem Kring moved to approve RESOLUTION NO.
2015 -018, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM finding that
there is no non - profit agency readily available to provide paratransit services to the elderly and
disabled for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 grant application, seconded by
Council Member Brandman.
DISCUSSION; Mayor Tait clarified that while he abstained from voting on Item No. 8 based on
advice of the City Attorney because of a financial exchange between the city and OCTA and
the fact that his firm had recently worked with OCTA, this item was handled differently. Mr.
Houston added that while OCTA was referenced in this item, the agreement was with the
California Department of Transportation with no financial interest with OCTA and the mayor
would not have a conflict of interest in this vote.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Brandman, Kring, Murray
and Vanderbilt). NOES — 0. Motion Carried.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tem Kring spoke of her attendance at the NAMM President's Reception, remarking
the OC Anaheim Visitors and Convention Center provided NAMM's foundation with $500,000 at
the reception. She congratulating them on having 99,000 attendees (the largest convention held
in Anaheim so far) and for their gift of funds and guitars to the musical program at John Marshall
School. She also promoted the Black History Parade and Cultural Fair to be held on February
7th, remarked on her attendance at the Paul Revere Park opening on January 10th, and
requested staff agendize proclamations recognizing William and Dolores Parsch's 65 Wedding
Anniversary and Lowell B. Jones' 100 Birthday.
Council Member Vanderbilt thanked the Police Department for the Coffee with a Cop events
throughout the City, referenced a murder at Twila Reid Park that caused the cancellation of the
planned flashlight walk, and spoke of his attendance at the West District and East District
Neighborhood Council meetings and the desire /hope that the city would bring some attention to
those areas.
Council Member Murray congratulated Disneyland on its 60 Anniversary and thanked them for
decades of service to Anaheim and attracting attendees worldwide. She also announced three
events scheduled for February 7 Orange County Black History Parade, ACCESS California
Annual Gala supporting and raising funds for refugees from around the world living in Anaheim,
and the Miss Anaheim Scholarship Program Pageant.
Council Member Brandman spoke of his attendance at the ground breaking ceremony for the
Frank R. Bowerman Landfill gas -to- energy plant and how that energy would be used solely by
Anaheim Public Utilities as part of its renewable portfolio.
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Mayor Tait discussed his attendance at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, DC and
his position as co -chair of the immigration task force, advocating Anaheim's position for fixing a
broken immigration system by strengthening borders and having a uniform system of
verification, streamlining the visa process and providing a system for those living in the shadows
of cities throughout the country. He emphasized the strengths of Anaheim, spoke of the Paul
Revere Park opening and announced the State of the City address scheduled for February 3,
2015.
ADJOURNMENT: At 7 :47 P.M., Mayor Tait adjourned the January 27 meeting in honor of
William and Dolores Parsch's 65 Wedding Anniversary and Lowell B. Jones' 100 Birthday.
Respectfully- mitted,
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Theresa Bass
Acting City Clerk