06/16/2015 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR ADJOURNED
MEETING OF JUNE 2, 2015 HELD ON JUNE 16, 2015
AND REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 16, 2015
The regular adjourned meeting of June 2, 2015 was called to order at 3:34 P.M. on June 16,
2015 in the chambers of Anaheim City Hall, located at 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard.
The meeting notice, agenda and related materials were duly posted on June 12, 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 City
Clerk Linda Andal.
FISCAL YEAR 2015/16 PROPOSED BUDGET PRESENTATION/HEARING:
City Manager Paul Emery announced this continued public hearing was for the review and
adoption of the city's FY 2015/16 budget, reflective of the strength of Anaheim's economy and
projecting a small contribution to reserves. He emphasized that since the end of the recession,
the city had budgeted expenditures responsibly while major revenues grew beyond expectations
allowing investment into the infrastructure and to enhance services for the community. He then
introduced Finance Director Debbie Moreno to oversee the remaining budget detail.
Capital Improvement Plan CIP : Ms. Moreno reported Anaheim's Capital Improvement Plan
was a projection of the city's capital investments over a five year period and was used as both a
fiscal and planning device that allowed the city to monitor all project costs, funding sources,
departmental responsibilities, and project timing. She pointed out this year's CIP budget was
proposed at $298 million and introduced Natalie Meeks, Public Works Director, to highlight the
significant projects for the new fiscal year.
Ms. Meeks began identified projects that would be under Public Works construction during the
upcoming fiscal year, as follows:
• The Ponderosa Park and Family Resource Center Project, located in the South District,
included replacing the existing family resource center with a new 18,400 sq. foot building and
3.7 acres of park improvements. Amenities included a shaded community picnic area
overlooking the playground and splash pad water play area, a walking track to encircle the
existing baseball field and tie into a new outdoor fitness area and a new restroom facility.
The majority of the shade trees would be preserved and the resource center would contain a
gymnasium with a full-sized basketball court, a dance and exercise room, general use
classroom, team room, counseling room and a multi-use room with a demonstration kitchen.
She added this building was being designed around a central courtyard that could host a
variety of special events and activities.
• Pioneer Park on Sunkist Street near La Palma Avenue in Central Anaheim, was a project
that was part of an ongoing effort to refresh the park system and included renovation of the
park restroom building and the development of a 3/4 mile lighted loop trail of decomposed
granite with a concrete curb edge. She pointed out that this amenity had been requested by
the residents as it was a popular walking park, particularly for active seniors.
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• Circle Park, near Ball Road west of Euclid in West Anaheim, was a vacant city lot whose
area residents requested it be developed into a new pocket park with a small playground,
picnic area and artificial turf.
• The Riverdale Avenue roadway rehabilitation project was located in East Anaheim between
Lakeview and Tustin Avenue and would eliminate potholes, rough road patches, standing
water and the deteriorated roadway surface. Once complete, motorists would have a smooth
driving surface with rubberized asphalt and fresh lane striping. In addition, pedestrians would
enjoy new ADA compliant access ramps, smooth sidewalk surfaces, and curband gutters
that drained more efficiently.
• The Brookhurst Street roadway widening from SR 91 to La Palma in West Anaheim was
nearly 1/2 mile long and would widen Brookhurst Street from four to six lanes similar to the
recently completed Brookhurst widening from Ball Road to Katella Avenue. When
completed, there would be less traffic congestion, improved aesthetics through drought
tolerant landscaped medians and parkways with bicyclists using dedicated bike lanes and
pedestrians enjoying the wide sidewalks. Additionally, Ms. Meeks pointed out, adjacent
homeowners would see a new sound wall along the length of the project as well as drainage
improvements and a new signalized intersection improving safety and access to
neighborhood schools and parks.
• Broadway sidewalk improvements from Maple Street to Manchester Avenue in Central
Anaheim would be made on the north side of Broadway about 1/4 mile from Loara and Ross
elementary schools, currently functioning as a dirt pathway connecting a sidewalk at each
end. The project would construct about 500 feet of a seven-foot sidewalk, was ADA
compliant with ADA access ramps, and the damaged curb and gutter would also be replaced
separating pedestrians from vehicular traffic for improved safety.
• Windy Ridge Water Storage Tank—Ms. Meeks reported one of the ways to make water
systems more reliable during emergency events was to ensure there was gravity fed storage
tanks available at higher elevations. The Windy Ridge Water Storage Tank would provide 1.6
million gallons of storage capacity, offering redundancy and reliability to the highest elevation
areas of the city and improve flows to fire hydrants in the event of an emergency.
Construction was scheduled to begin in the fall and expected to take about two years. She
added that outreach had been recently conducted for area residents to inform them of the
project and address construction impacts.
• Phase II of the Mira Loma Underground Project was scheduled to begin construction next
month, an area located in East Anaheim between SR 57 and Miller Street. She emphasized
this was an important project as the transmission lines sent power from the Canyon Power
Plant and would be undergrounded to improve reliability, especially during hot summer
months.
• Construction would also begin on Lincoln Avenue/Rio Vista Street, an undergrounding
project that included undergrounding of two overhead crossings at SR 57 and SR 91. She
added that staff was in the process of coordinating engineering design plans.
Tom Morton, Executive Director of Convention, Sports & Entertainment, provided an overview of
the Anaheim Convention Center expansion, with construction underway for the 7th expansion,
called Betterment 7. He stated the expansion would further position the Convention Center as
the largest exhibition facility on the west coast allowing for the retention of long-time annual
events that continued to grow and would eventually outgrow the Convention Center. In addition,
the expansion would increase meeting space capacity and attract those conventions whose
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meeting space needs had outpaced the current inventory in Anaheim and would also allow for
concurrent business events. Another component of the expansion was replacement of the
current Car Park 1, which was in need of replacement and when completed, Betterment 7 would
be constructed on the current car park site, consisting of 920,000 square feet of total
construction, 200,000 square feet of leasable space that could be used as exhibit, ballroom or
meeting rooms, and replacement of the existing 1,350 parking spaces, new loading docks and a
new improved vehicular entrance. He added, a climate controlled connection to the existing
facility and all necessary front-of-house and back-of-house space would complete the project.
Mr. Morton indicated that Phase 1 was scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2016
and would provide 600 parking spaces and a new bridge connection to the existing facility, while
Phase II would be completed in May 2017.
Dukku Lee, Public Utilities General Manager, reported on public utilities projects that had been
completed or were in the planning stages for the new fiscal year as follows:
• Utility crews recently completed the replacement of two power transformers and six 220,000
volt circuit breakers in Central and West Anaheim substations. With these improvements, 40
year old technologies were replaced with the most up to date.
• Sixty-three new street lights were recently installed on Velare Street and South Park Circle in
West Anaheim at the request of area residents with funding provided through the CDBG
grants and Public Utilities Street Lighting matching funds program.
• A new water delivery system that replaced a 19 year old system no longer supported by the
manufacturer was recently installed and improved the capabilities of operators to monitor and
control 750 miles of pipeline in Anaheim and enabled quick dispatch of crews to troubleshoot
any problem areas. Mr. Lee stated the new system also monitored 10,000+ data points
which included wells, pumps, storage, and treatment facilities.
• Mr. Lee reported the installation of a new high capacity deep water well would be completed
near Anaheim Lake, part of the systematic replacement of shallow wells ending their useful
life with new wells that could access deeper parts of the underground aquifer. This new well
would allow for two older wells to be retired and help ensure Anaheim residents and
businesses continued to receive high quality reliable water.
• The Utilities Department also monitored the performance of water mains in order to prioritize
replacement throughout the city. Mr. Lee pointed out that water pipes could last up to 100
years, however, soil conditions or other factors could cause early failures. The age and
condition of the water mains were evaluated and proactively replaced with new pipes and
fittings that would enhance water reliability and minimize the risk of future pipeline failures.
He added that Anaheim's reliability continued to be within the top 25 percent national water
agencies due to this replacement program.
• A new pipeline tank and pump station were being planned to use recycled water for irrigation
at Pearson Park using recycled water produced at the Anaheim Recycled Water
Demonstration Facility. It would supply irrigation water for the park and center medians near
the park area, freeing up potable water during the drought situation, as well as helping
Anaheim meet its state required reduction requirements.
• A substation expansion was planned for the Canyon Business Center to replace 40 year old
equipment and provide additional capacity to meet future load growth. Additionally,
substation security improvements were planned to replace older surveillance cameras.
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• Ongoing direct buried cable replacements were done to ensure Anaheim residents and
business owners continued to receive reliable electric service and projects throughout the
city which resulted in installation of new conduit, cable, and associated infrastructure to
replace existing direct buried cable that had degraded due to soil conditions or was ending its
useful life. To date, he remarked, the Public Utility had replaced over 60 percent of direct
buried cable in the city.
Terry Lowe, Director of Community Services, offered details on projects that were expected to
open in the coming fiscal year, as follows:
• A new 10,000 square foot poured-in place skate park would feature a skate plaza area
located near the northwest corner of Ponderosa Park at Hester and Orangewood in South
Anaheim. Mr. Lowe reported staff held numerous community meetings on this project, and
received first hand input from the children and young adults in the neighborhood.
• A second dog park, Olive Hills, located near the Olive Hills Tennis Center, would include
separate areas for large and small dogs, with an agility area, seating and drinking fountains,
both for dogs and their owners. In addition, a small restroom would be added, parking lot
expanded, and landscaping would be completed using native trees and grasses.
• At Pelanconi Park, East Anaheim, Mr. Lowe indicated fire clearance would be provided to
protect surrounding homes.
• At the request of active seniors in Central Anaheim, Mr. Lowe remarked an outdoor fitness
area with multiple exercise stations would be located adjacent to the lawn between the
Downtown Community Center and the youth center.
• Around Edison Park in Central Anaheim, a 1/3 mile wide loop trail would be constructed
offering outdoor exercise equipment stations along the path and relocating the volleyball
courts to the center of the park in order to provide a buffer zone between the volleyball
players and neighboring homes.
• The department was actively reducing water usage with the removal of 29 acres or 1.265
million square feet of turn at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course, replacing it with native friendly
landscape, completely funded from an MWD grant at a cost of$2.5 million.
• Mr. Lowe remarked Stoddard Park in South Anaheim on 9th Street would receive a
completely renovated restroom as part of the department's ongoing program to replace aging
facilities in the system.
• The Manzanita Park Community Center building in Central Anaheim would be renovated due
to a fire attributed to arson. The Boys and Girls Club would be relocated to this facility off
Romneya west of Harbor Boulevard to better serve the needs of the participants. Mr. Lowe
added the building would be expanded at Club expense to provide additional programming
space, enhanced visibility and a welcoming entrance, completely upgraded and the first
permanent structure for the Boys and Girls Club.
• Little People's Park, not far from City Hall in Central Anaheim, would be renovated per
significant neighborhood input. The gazebo structure would be replaced and the half-court
basketball area enlarged to a full-court with the turf replaced. The historic Anaheim light
poles would be integrated into the park with new energy efficient LED fixtures to create better
park illumination and a safer environment for this public space. In addition, architecturally
designed fencing and natural stone columns similar to those at Washington Park would be
added to the perimeter.
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• The ongoing restoration of the historic 1857 Mother Colony House near Anaheim High
School would be completed this year and would include foundation repair and structural
reinforcement, a new wood shingle roof, replacement of interior electrical wiring and cracked
interior walls, new interior wall coverings and exterior repairs and repainted.
• The interior and exterior spaces at the Euclid Library in West Anaheim and the Sunkist
Branch in Central Anaheim would be reconfigured to allow for more flexible use for a variety
of community needs. Within the funds available, Mr. Lowe explained, the department would
be upgrading and replacing outdated and inefficient systems, along with making ADA
compliant improvements in public restrooms and travel spaces.
Mr. Lowe followed the above presentation by reporting on the projects in the planning stages for
the coming fiscal year, as follows:
• To accommodate the demand by the public to better utilize Founder's Park Community
Center in Central Anaheim, the department was planning to install a shade structure off the
carriage house to allow for large outdoor events.
• At Chaparral Park in West Anaheim, the water play area that had been offline since the 70's
would be renovated and a welcome amenity for neighboring children.
• As a first phase in the rehabilitation of the Brookhurst Community Center in West Anaheim,
the reception area would be improved and the existing patio cover expanded to
accommodate large events. In future phases, the department would be recommending
expansion of the facility to better serve senior residents as well as children and young adults
with physical and developmental disabilities.
• Mr. Lowe indicated there were plans for the historic Wagner House at the Anaheim Tennis
Center to be renovated. In addition to replacing antiquated and inefficient electrical and
plumbing systems with LEED certified equipment, this project would include new restrooms,
locker facilities and training rooms and renovation of walkways, parking lots, and
landscaping. Following an extensive community input process, he indicated the department
was also recommending the development of a new center court with featured seating and a
special event area to better accommodate tournaments and enhance the revenue generation
of this enterprise operation. The balance of the park reconstruction would occur in Phase III,
in conjunction with the renovation of the adjacent Roosevelt elementary schools several
years from now.
• One of the most unique features of the city's first park, named for Mayor Charles Pearson,
was the historic cactus garden created by Rudy Boysen and plans were in the works to
renovate the garden to its former greatness of the 1920's.
• Mr. Lowe noted that continuing a 12-year effort to engage the Santa Ana River by extending
Anaheim Coves north of Lincoln Avenue to Contrero Street, to provide for a bicycle riding
and hiking trail using native landscaping and demonstration gardens. He noted the city
received authorization from all the involved agencies; Orange County Water District, Orange
County Flood Control District and Southern California Edison to proceed on the proposed
project.
John Woodhead, Director of Community Development, reported on the following developments
and other capital improvement projects underway for FY 2015/16:
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• The MAKE Watering Hole referred to the renovation and conversion of the former Sunkist
Orange Marmalade factory to a 10,000 square foot commercial retail establishment at 500
South Anaheim Blvd. The building would contain three commercial spaces housing a
brewery, a winery and a distillery, each featuring a tasting room, one retail space, and a
3,000 square foot outdoor patio that would serve as gathering space for all three
manufacturers. He explained this was the fourth component of the successful Packing House
District and continued to pay homage to Anaheim's citrus and historic agriculture. The
building construction would begin in the summer of 2015 and was expected to be completed
by the end of this calendar year.
• Neighborhood Rehabilitation — Mr. Woodhead stated that the residential street rehabilitation
improvements proposed citywide would address aging infrastructure and residential
complaints due to long overdue repairs to streets, signs, sidewalks, curbs and gutters. He
reported much of the street pavement had deteriorated over the years due to insufficient
funding for preventive maintenance, large stretches of sidewalks had uplifted due to mature
trees and old street signs were in need of replacement. The total cost for the project was
estimated at $9.3 million.
• Railroad Grade Separation Crossings—OCTA was working with Anaheim and other cities to
improve traffic flow and safety on streets by building a series of bridges to separate car traffic
from trains. These bridges, funded by OCTA Bridges Program, would eliminate the need for
commuters and commercial vehicles to stop at railroad crossings as freight trains passed,
not good for the economy, the environment or quality of life. The Orangethorpe Avenue and
Tustin Avenue/Rose Drive overcrossings would have vehicles safely travel over the railroad
tracks and eliminate the need for train horns at these rail crossings.
• The Santa Ana River Trail, Bike Trail project would widen the existing levy and provide a
river walk along the westerly side of the Santa Ana River from the south side of Katella
Avenue to the railroad at the south end of the project; this trail was also located along the
easterly border of ARTIC. Mr. Woodhead indicated the project included a planted retaining
wall, decorative metal railing, pedestrian lighting, drought tolerant planting and irrigation, and
interpretive kiosks that would serve as a safe port of entrance and encourage pedestrians
and bicyclists to travel to and from the ARTIC facility.
Projects in the planning stages for next year were described as follows:
• Last March, Council awarded $8.2 million from the Convention Center bond proceeds to fund
the addition of one fire station and the relocation of a second station to improve response
times citywide. Station 5 was located in the central east section of the city at 1154 North
Kraemer in a heavy industrial area as well as near SR 91 and SR 57. Mr. Woodhead
remarked that moving the station west of its current location would improve response times
by nearly 50 percent and for the other site, staff was evaluating property in the La Palma/SR
57 area for feasibility. Station 12 was located at 4950 E. La Palma and would be retrofitted
to house an existing engine or truck company while Station 8, located on East Riverdale
Avenue, would be split allowing either Engine 8 or Truck 8 to be moved to new station 12.
He added the split would improve response times by nearly 50 percent and staff was in the
process of completing soil analysis on the site to be followed by the start of construction.
• The Community Economic Development department was continuing its efforts in the
implementation of Avon Dakota neighborhood revitalization plan in Central Anaheim. The
next development phase would be underway with a total of nine properties currently
acquired. Once the necessary acquisitions were completed, the properties would house new
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affordable housing units, including the construction of a community center that would provide
a much needed amenity and social services to the neighborhood residents.
• The State College Boulevard undercrossing project located north of Katella would improve
traffic flow and safety on streets by lowering the road below the railroad to separate cars,
bicyclists, and pedestrian traffic from the trains. This grade separation would accommodate
year 2030 State College Boulevard traffic volumes and the Metrolink service expansion
program as well as the LOSAN Corridor and California High Speed Rail Projects. Mr.
Woodhead stated this project was also an integral part of the Platinum Triangle development.
• The Western Avenue pedestrian signal installation project was located in West Anaheim
between Del Monte drive and Lindacita Lane and would add a new signal in order to provide
a safer route for children and others traveling to and from Western High and Date Brook
Elementary schools.
• Drainage/Sidewalk Improvements—This project was located in West Anaheim and would
widen Dale Avenue along the 500 block to match adjacent properties. Approximately 300
feet of curb, gutter and sidewalk would be installed and since the finished grade of Dale
Avenue was higher than the property's existing grade, the curb and gutter would be
constructed to capture runoff in the street and improve the aesthetics of the area.
BUDGET RECAP: Finance Director Debbie Moreno briefly recapped the proposed FY 2015/16
budget, restating it totaled $1.7 billion and emphasized Council's priorities of public safety and
neighborhoods, while maintaining service levels that included the enhancements adopted in last
year's budget. She indicated it represented a 2 percent increase from FY 2014/16 adopted
budget with the largest portion belonging to the Enterprise Funds at nearly 50 percent
(comprised of Water Utility, Electric Utility, Sanitation Utility, Golf Courses, the Convention
Sports and Entertainment Venues and ARTIC).
She remarked since posting the proposed budget in late May, 2015, there had been a recent
development related to the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center(ARTIC) that
arose as the center became operational. She noted that in the beginning stage of its
operations, management worked to establish the center as an asset with the ability to support
funding operations through its own revenue streams, which did not occur after the first months
of operation. As a result, staff worked to minimize impacts by reducing costs and identifying
other revenue opportunities. For the proposed FY 2015/16 budget, $2.2 million was needed to
supplement ARTIC operating costs with staff identifying Measure M funds as a possible source
for the shortfall and included that funding source in the proposed budget. Staff continued to look
for other ways to address that shortfall, including discussions with the Anaheim Tourism
Improvement District (ATID). She reported that on June 15, 2015, the ATID committee
approved $4 million to help supplement funding for ARTIC operations and the budget would
now be adjusted to reflect a $4 million transfer from the ATID funds, including $2.1 for the
current fiscal year and the remaining $1.9 in the proposed budget year. She remarked this
action reduced the transfer for operating costs for Measure M funds from $4.2 million for two
years to only $300,000 in the proposed budget, which in turn allowed for more future street and
road projects.
General Fund Revenues/Expenditures Review: Ms. Moreno stated the City's base revenues
totaled $286.2 million and with a surplus of$10.6 million, staff was able to recommend $10.4
million for additional service enhancements to directly benefit the community. Those
enhancements had been divided into on-going services and one-time projects or improvements
with the remaining surplus of$200,000 to increase General Fund Reserves.
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The following breakdown of on-going services were based on the five-year capital
improvement plan with staff recommending $6.2 million in public safety,street
improvements and park/neighborhood improvements, as listed below:
Public Safety:
• For Police, funding was proposed for 10 new Police Officers, which represented the
second year of the City Council's initiative to add 40 new Police Officers over four years.
It also included the Public Safety Career Pipeline program.
• Fire & Rescue funding was for three new firefighters at Station 7, funding for a new hire
training academy, and the continuation of the Community Care Response Unit pilot
program.
Street Improvements:
• Additional funding opportunities included street improvements to address aging
infrastructure and long overdue repairs to streets, signs, sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
Parks and Neighborhoods:
• Community Services funding was proposed to expand the mobile afterschool program
approved last year from once a week in 10 neighborhoods to twice a week, and adding
daily after school recreation programs in 10 parks.
Funding in the amount of$4.2 million in one-time projects and purchases to benefit
parks and neighborhoods, street improvements and public safety:
Parks and Neighborhoods:
• Community Services one-time enhancements include installation of air conditioning and
heating in the Peralta Park Recreation building and funds to repair the damaged drainage
at Olive Hills Park.
• Also included was the continuation of park refresh projects, including adding pathway
lights, repairing or replacing playground surfaces in the parks, and making necessary turf
renovation and irrigation improvements
Street Improvements:
• Public Works funding would include illuminated street name signs and various upgrades
to streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters throughout the City.
Public Safety:
• A $200,000 enhancement for signal preemption, a new Type III Fire Engine for wild land
events, and funding for fire clearance at Pelanconi and Deer Canyon Parks.
City Council Personnel Services: As requested by Council Member Vanderbilt, Ms. Moreno
provided an overview of personnel costs for the City Council budget. The total proposed
personnel services budget for City Council reflected $670,000, a decrease of ten percent from
last year's budget, although there was a proposed funding increase for each elected official to
cover their projected expenses associated with their assistants, at increase of$2,000 or three
percent for a total of$67,000 per assistant. There was also $4,300 included for each assistant
to cover the expense of medical insurance premiums should all employees become eligible and
elect to enroll in the city's health plan in accordance with the Affordable Health Care Act.
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Currently she reported staffing consisted of a Mayor's Assistant, two Senior Policy Aides and
one Council Aide, along with a professional services agreement for contract labor and one
shared Council Services Coordinator providing assistance to all Council Members.
SUMMARY: In summary, she remarked, the General Fund budget provided for an additional
$10.4 million for parks and neighborhoods, street improvements and public safety, a reflection
making living in Anaheim easier, safer and more prosperous while maintaining a structural
balance where ongoing revenues exceeded ongoing expenditures. She added the five year plan
included increasing the cost of funding for long-term obligations including pensions and retiree
medical expenses insuring Anaheim's ability to afford proposed services today and into the
future. She emphasized the funding status of the pension plan had improved from about 64
percent in 2010 to an estimated 74 percent at fiscal year's end, in 2014. In addition, the retiree
medical plan had been closed to new participants as well as those nonsworn personnel hired
after January 1, 1996 and sworn personnel in late 2011. She pointed out the city had a long-
standing tradition of prefunding this obligation in contrast with many other agencies that had
little or nothing set aside (32 percent funded at $82 million). As a result, she pointed out, two
rating agencies, Fitch and Standard & Poor's both reviewed the City's General Fund credit in
November of 2014 and affirmed the AA rating, which meant Anaheim had a strong capacity for
financial commitments and very low risk of default.
Lastly she remarked, the city's Budget, Investment and Technology Commission unanimously
supported the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year. She indicated that later on in the
agenda, council would consider adoption of the FY 2015/16 budget, including the amendments
for service enhancements as presented, the appropriations limits for the city and its five
community facilities districts as well as changes to the city's fee resolutions for the new fiscal
year.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Vanderbilt inquired if the budget figures detailed in the CIP
funding sources summary would need to be adjusted based on the ATID's recent commitment
to ARTIC operations expense and also if there was some intent to use available funding for the
environmental and engineering studies related to Anaheim Rapid Connect(ARC). Ms. Moreno
remarked that the figures were already in place for ARTIC and would require a simple shift
between the fund transfer from Measure M and ATID. After further discussion, Ms. Moreno
emphasized that ATID would be able to afford any budgeted expenses they had planned as well
as maintain a fund balance of$7.3 million. In reference to the ARC query, Natalie Meeks
responded that an environmental study was underway for ARC, funded through Orange County
Transit Authority with a ten percent match provided by ATID, since transportation was one of the
reasons the ATID was formed. She added those funds were separate from the ATID surplus
and had already been encumbered by ATID.
Referring to budget document details, Mayor Tait stated it appeared the total budget grew by
$18 million from last year's budget with Ms. Moreno responding that general fund revenues
proposed for the 15/16 year had exceed the 14/15 revenues by$18.5 million. However, she
pointed out, when the FY 2014/15 adopted budget was developed, staff had anticipated
revenues would grow by nearly $9 million to be able to provide for the city's on-going costs
(roughly $8 million in labor costs and $5 million in increased pension costs) which meant the
budget actually increased about $8-9 million over what had been projected. Mayor Tait
responded that left roughly $6 million in surplus for City Council priorities (ten officers and three
firefighters) rather than taking away from existing services. Ms. Moreno commented that the
cost of firefighters and the training academy was about$1 million, the additional police officers
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at $2 million, $2.2 million allocated to street repair, another small portion to Fire with slightly
over$500,000 for recreation programs.
Mayor Tait added that he understood the ATID transfer for ARTIC operations asking if general
fund monies would then be freed up for future street improvements as a result. Ms. Moreno
replied that no general fund monies were allocated to ARTIC operations; however the transfer
would make available those Measure M funds for streets and roads. Requesting clarification on
the budget's projected revenues for the Resort District, which showed a robust growth from FY
2015/16 to FY 19/20, Ms. Moreno responded the revenues included anticipated funds from the
Convention Center expansion with another$6 million in net revenues beginning FY 18/19, that
included transient occupancy taxes, sales taxes and property taxes, but did not include funds
from the GardenWalk development since construction was not underway. Mayor Tait then
pointed out that total revenues from the Resort reflected $147 million with the corresponding
total expenses shown as $80 million which meant 54 percent of revenues went back into the
Resort. Ms. Moreno explained that while a large portion of funds went back to the Resort, since
it produced more than it spent it resulted in 24 percent less resources needed for the rest of the
community. In response to a follow-up question, Ms. Moreno remarked that in 2013, the tax
revenues generated by the Resort was slightly less than 50 percent and now it was slightly
more; however, the cost of service had not increased as much as the tax revenues and the
surplus for the rest of the General Fund had increased both in nominal dollars and as a
percentage. In 2013, it was nearly a 20 percent contribution and now that contribution, she
reported, was nearly 25 percent of the General Fund budget.
Council Member Murray remarked this was one of the best budgets seen in decades with a
positive five year outlook investing robustly in the community and neighborhoods. She added it
was also the result of policies that were sometimes criticized but were reflective of incentive
programs that had been successful for many years and had resulted in long-term revenues.
She appreciated staff's expertise, time and efforts in bringing forward this budget and thanked
the city's tourism partners for their commitment to offset funding for ARTIC while the city
investigated other revenue generators to cover operational costs in the future.
Mayor Tait's focused on the debt service obligation for the $180 million Convention Center
expansion, asking how the city could pay for a $14 million annual debt obligation for the next 30
years, when the expansion would generate around $6 million in TOT. Ms. Moreno stated when
staff reviewed those figures, the $6 million was a net number and did not include the LPMR
related to the 1997 Resort Bonds and did not include revenues that would have been otherwise
lost if the expansion had not occurred because the timing was such that the city was better off
by expanding.
Mayor Pro Tern Kring thanked staff for an extraordinary budget that showed the tremendous
impact tourism had on the city and a bright future with new hotels coming on board and new
trade shows signing up to take advantage of the Convention Center expansion. She remarked
there was not one part of the city that would not see an improvement with this budget and she
had been supportive of the tourism and hospitality industry for the last 12 years and was ready
to move forward.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON FISCAL YEAR 2015/16 BUDGET: None
Mayor Tait then continued the FY 2015/16 budget public hearing to Agenda Item No. 30, the
adoption of the budget document and supplemental actions.
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ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
At 4:38 RM., Council 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: Judy Bailey-Savage v. City of Anaheim, County of Orange, County of
Orange County, George Jorge Garcia and Does 1 Through 100, Inclusive, Orange
County Superior Court Case No. 30-2015 00784297-CU-WT-CJC
At 5:11 P.M., Council returned from closed session and the agenda was resumed.
INVOCATION: Mae Masrori, Bahai Faith
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Jordan Brandman
ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date):
Proclaiming July 4, 2015, as Independence Day
Proclaiming June 2015, as LGBT Pride Month
Jim Cain, Operations Manager for the Anaheim Community Council, thanked the city for their
support of the July 4t" event honoring military and fallen heroes.
Zachery Glass, Orange County Pride, accepted the LGBT Pride month proclamation, and
invited the community to join in the celebration of OC Pride Week with events being held
countywide.
Mayor Tait announced in honor of a friendly wager he made with Mayor Rahm Emanuel over
whether the Anaheim Ducks or the Chicago Blackhawks would take home the Stanley Cup, he
would send a case of Anaheim's finest craft brew and Anaheim Chiles along with a personal
check to a charity for at risk youths in Chicago selected by Mayor Emanuel. Conversely, he
announced and presented a video of Mayor Naheed Nenshi of Calgary, singing "Let It Go" as
well as reported Mayor Nenshi's contribution to ACT, because the Anaheim Ducks defeated the
Calgary Flames.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items, except public hearing): Prior to receipt of public
comments, a brief decorum statement was provided by City Clerk, Linda Andal.
Cecil Jordan Corkern discussed the challenges of being homeless and for a discussion on the
proposed County multi-purpose homeless shelter on Kraemer Boulevard.
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Gail Eastman, former Anaheim Council Member, spoke in support of Item No. 29, the Four
Diamond hotel incentive policy, important for the future of the city and important for the
construction and high level jobs that development would generate.
Jill Kanzler, SOAR, encouraged Council to approve the hotel incentive program, to attract hotel
developers to make additional investment in Anaheim, to further grow the economy through
taxes paid by visitors and as a complement to the convention center expansion.
William Fitzgerald offered his opinion on a number of items; i.e. city politics, city leaders,
Disneyland.
Jonathan Barba, Orange County Young Democrats, spoke in support of the hotel incentive
remarking it was not a partisan issue but one offering opportunities for those in the construction
trades and for local young men and women to have a chance to learn lifelong skills.
Larry Fraser, resident, requested the city reconsider the sale of fireworks in Anaheim, remarking
this was not the time to take a chance on fire hazards during this severe drought condition and
recommending that it be revisited when normal rainfalls made such a policy viable.
Raymond White, Chaparral Park resident, strongly objected to a halfway house operating in his
neighborhood remarking there were frequent calls for police and paramedics at the home which
was operated in a manner detrimental to the neighborhood.
Ron Miller, LA/OC Building Construction Trades Council, stated his organization represented
140,000 craftsmen and women within 48 different local unions and 14 trades and were in full
support of the luxury hotel incentive program emphasizing that building trades also provided
careers and via local hires and apprenticeships, those career pipelines opened up to the
community. He added the Convention Center expansion was one of the most important
decisions City Council had made and this policy would help retain and attract large conventions
to support that expansion investment.
Richard Samaniego stated IBEW Local 441 represented over 2,000 local workers, many that
lived in or near Anaheim and would benefit from the luxury hotel incentive program. Adoption of
this project would provide for prevailing hourly wages under the Davis Bacon Act of 1931,
legislation, He encouraged Council approve the hotel incentive program on the agenda.
Phil Salerno, representing Local 500 cement masons, supported a hotel incentive program not
only for the development it would generate but for the language it contained that put apprentices
to work along with veterans.
Ernesto Medrano, LA/OC Building & Construction Trades Council, remarked that he had
attended the groundbreaking of Anaheim Convention Center expansion and that it was now
time to support that investment with high-end hotels that created skilled and high paying wages
while putting young people to work with the protections of the apprenticeman and journeyman
standards and local hire provisions.
Alejandro Reyes remarked he had been trying to get into an apprenticeship program as a career
pathway and encouraged the city to go forward with the luxury hotel incentive so he and others
could help build Anaheim.
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Daniel Meza Jr., OC/LA Ironworker, stated he was an example of what such a program as the
hotel incentive policy could do to give residents an opportunity at a career and a better life, a
chance for Anaheim's youths.
Keith Harkey, representing 4,500 members of Ironworkers of OC/LA, emphasized his members
provided safe and highly skilled ironworkers in the industry and their apprenticeship program
would be opened up to the local work force and veterans. His organization fully supported
approval of Agenda Item No. 29.
Jon Dunton, resident, praised the Cops 4 Kids program, remarking it was one of the greatest
organizations offered to Anaheim's kids to keep them out of trouble and was well received in the
community, as evidence by one of the largest graduation class this totaling 480.
R. Joshua Collins, Homeless Advocates for Christ, requested city municipal code be repealed
that banned personal property from being stored in parks, stating it was being selectively
enforced and targeting only the homeless.
Lou Noble remarked that refugees forced from their homes saw neighboring countries taking
them in and giving them safe zones in which to live. He urged the same type of safe zone be
provided for Anaheim's homeless population.
Larry Slagle spoke in support of the hotel incentive program remarking it was an amenity lacking
in Anaheim because the focus for years had been driven by family tourism and vacation-
oriented facilities and activities. He stated luxury hotels would attract high spenders, enhancing
the city's image as a resort destination, as well as generating a high income stream because of
the increased rooms and room rates.
Charles Hams, Anaheim OCV&CB, remarked the Convention Center expansion when
completed would make the resort a global convention destination unlike any other on the west
coast or in the country. He provided statistics from last year and added convention attendees
expected high levels of accommodations and the hotel incentive policy would enable Anaheim
to offer these options and he urged Council to support this policy.
Barry Gilbert, Anaheim RAICES, invited the Council and public to visit their annual field day
event at the West Anaheim Police Substation on Beach Boulevard. Members of this amateur
radio organization would be operating all day and night from June 27—June 28th and he
encouraged the public to visit.
Kevin Curtis, Rainforest Café, remarked that thanks to Disneyland, Downtown Disney, the
Angels, the Ducks, and the soon to be expanded Convention Center, tourists, families and
business travelers came to Anaheim, ate in Anaheim restaurants, shopped in local stores and
stayed in local hotels while generating tax revenues for the city. He believed the was good for
the business community, employees and the residents of Anaheim as it paid for the vital
services that all enjoyed.
Carl Ritola, plumbers &steamfitters local 582, urged the city to solidify Anaheim's position as a
tourist destination and to provide construction jobs for the local work force who for too long had
to travel long distances in order to work.
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David Moore, resident, had been driving to work in Riverside as a construction laborer by trade,
and was appreciative of the local hiring preference in the hotel incentive program, urging
council's approval.
Julio Perez, OC Labor Federation, urged Council to support the hotel initiative including the
language that called for local hires and apprentice standards. He remarked the labor federation
that consisted of 250,000 men and women working in Orange County prided itself on reaching
out and collaborating with the community to enhance opportunities for young workers to
establish good jobs and careers. He asked those in support stand up in solidarity for this policy.
Victoria Michaels, resident, requested the Mayor's staffing budget be restored to $100,000 a
year, stating it was needed for the mayor to address his unique responsibilities and by not doing
so; he was handicapped by the loss of his assistant during the remaining fiscal year.
Kathy Dutton, resident and hospitality representative, spoke in support of the hotel incentive
program remarking it would give Anaheim a competitive edge against other tourist destinations
and encourage new development specific to luxury hotel products that would attract new
business and close the competitive gap.
Ross McCune, Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, urged Council to vote in favor of the hotel
incentive program, indicating the Chambers believed the new policy would be the next step in
maximizing the value of tourism in the city on par with any other major city. He added it
supported the current expansion efforts of the Convention Center, and would bring in needed
jobs in the construction phase and when the hotels were opened and was also about economic
development in the city to be able to reinvest in neighborhoods and city services.
Richard Wood, resident, opposed the hotel incentive program, pointing out the General Fund
revenues received had been 20 percent in 1996 and now, after millions of dollars in bonds
invested in the Resort, it was only up to 24 percent and in his opinion was not a good
investment return. He added giving away taxes so the privileged few could enjoy luxury hotels
was not in the best interests of Anaheim's residents and that if there was really was a demand
for these types of hotels, developers would build them under the free enterprise.
Mark Daniels, resident, spoke against approval of the luxury hotel incentive, remarking that in
the 1990's, a promise had been made that the money generated from the Resort area was to
help the rest of the city. In his opinion that did not happen, and the funds generated from the
resort did not appear to make a difference in the rest of the city.
An unidentified speaker addressed sidewalk concerns, caused by uprooted sidewalk
foundations and deterred maintenance, asking for the city to take some action. Mayor Tait
concurred that sidewalks were an issue emphasizing that it was being addressed in the new
fiscal budget and would be discussed during Agenda Item 30.
Jerry Alder, GardenWalk, urged Council to support the hotel initiative, remarking incentives
were a valuable tool in the hospitality industry as it put the city in control of timing and making
sure all elements of a development came together at the right place and time.
Amin David was not against luxury hotels coming into the city and was a long-time supporter of
labor, but expressed his belief that this type of development should stand on its own, unaided,
like any other business in the city.
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Larry Larsen remarked that Anaheim's business model of identifying, notifying and flagging
business strategies in advance was flawed and developers/hotel owners should come to the city
and negotiate their own deal, adding if there were business opportunities here, the developers
would be here as well.
Mathew Garcia, apprentice ironworker, spoke in support of the hotel incentive policy and about
the positive impacts the apprenticeship program made in his life.
Doug Macioni, IBEW, emphasized the importance of creating jobs and why incentives were
sometimes necessary to bring in business.
Yesenia Rojas remarked that nothing had changed on Anna Drive and with all the discussion
about hotels, corporations and revenues being generated, her community remained unchanged.
She pointed out neighborhood kids were outside with nothing to do when they needed to be
kept active and out of trouble.
Benita Gagne stated the Anaheim Republican Assembly spanned all of Anaheim and came
from varied social and economic backgrounds and that her board of directors requested she
speak to Council in opposition to the luxury hotel incentive program. She recognized that
increasing Anaheim's economy and creating jobs at all levels was important but felt tourism was
a volatile segment of the American economy and the likelihood of Anaheim's economy
increasing for 20 straight years would not come to pass. She added that basing a major portion
of city revenues on the sometimes unpredictable tourism industry was not good fiscal
government policy.
An unnamed man was in favor of the hotel incentive program, stating it would provide jobs for
local tradesmen and increased revenues to the city.
Brian Chuchua, resident, opposed the hotel incentive program, remarking transient occupancy
tax should be preserved for the city's general fund now and in the future.
Cynthia Ward, CATER/resident, congratulated staff on developing a budget document that was
"as close to transparent" as she had seen. She remarked for the first time the benefits from the
Resort had been quantified at 24 percent, although she commented decisions had been made
based on the assumption it generated 50 percent of revenues. In addition, for the first time,
bond obligations had been disclosed and lease revenue obligations from 1997 to present was
shown as an unfunded liability at over$775 million and she believed the city would fall short on
its payments based on a revenue growth of just four percent. She requested Council defer any
action on the budget tonight, look at past practices at what other communities were doing and
build that into the assistance agreement. She urged Council to consider a more conservative
approach.
Todd Ament announced the Anaheim Jobs Fair being held at the Convention Center on June
17th with 224 employers offering 3,500 jobs. He also spoke in support of Agenda Item 29, a
policy that would benefit the residents and businesses with no risk for residents. He offered
statistical data that showed the city would be better off with a luxury hotel than a 2-3 diamond
facility. He added the policy was based on two decades of sound market research and studies
which had proved to be correct and he urged council's approval.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: Paul Emery, Interim City Manager, played a flash mob video
created by the Planning Department which highlighted customer appreciation during National
Building Safety month.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Tait removed Item No. 15 from the consent calendar for further
discussion. He also indicated an abstention on Item Nos. 13 and 17 as his firm had worked with
HDR this past year and with SoCal Edison. Mayor Pro Tem 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
8105 1. Receive and file minutes of the Budget, Investment and Technology Commission
recommendation dated June 16, 2015 and Public Utilities Board meeting of April 22,
2015.
0117 2. Approve the Investment Portfolio Report for May 2015.
3. Determine, on the basis of the evidence submitted by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
AGR 1516 U.S., Inc., that the property owner has complied in good faith with the terms and
conditions of Development Agreement No. 96-01 for the 2014 review period for the
Disneyland Resort Project.
4. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders, in an amount not to exceed
$6,219,140 plus applicable taxes, for various City vehicles for the 2015/16 fiscal year,
0180 including a three percent (3%) contingency for unexpected costs associated with these
vehicle purchases and for the replacement of vehicles severely damaged in accidents.
5. Accept the low bid from SIGMAnet, Inc., in the amount of$155,330.69 plus applicable
0180 tax, for the one time purchase of storage area network (SAN) equipment and installation
for the City and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a Master Agreement Purchase
Order with four one-year optional renewals to make future purchases of SAN equipment,
in accordance with Bid#8511, and available budget appropriations.
6. Award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Vasilj, Inc., in the amount of
$2,597,810, for the Citywide Sanitary Sewer Improvement Program/Projects, Group 6,
AGR-8996 Model 13 on Harbor Boulevard, West Street, Wakefield Avenue and Eleanor Driver and
authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract
retentions.
7. Waive the sealed bidding requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the
D180 Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Taser International, Inc., in the amount of
$32,500 plus applicable tax, for the purchase of 50 additional body-worn cameras,
maintenance and support for the Anaheim Police Department and authorize the
Purchasing Agent to make future purchases of this equipment and related services,
renew the maintenance and support agreements, and execute all documents necessary
to complete the transactions, subject to available budget appropriations.
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AGR-3502.0 8. Approve a License Agreement with The Chance Theater and waive fees to utilize Twila
Reid Recreation Center for rehearsals for a period of three years.
AGR-1989 9. Approve an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement with Savanna School District to
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lease a portion of Twila Reid School for park purposes and authorize the Director of
Community Services to extend the agreement upon the same terms and conditions for
five additional one year terms upon expiration of the amended and restated term.
10. Approve the First Amendment to Agreement with Mercy House, in the amount of
AGR-7741.A.1 $104,000, to continue operations of the La Palma Check-in Center for the purpose of
providing outreach and assistance to transient and homeless persons at La Palma Park
and the immediate vicinity during fiscal year 2015/16 and authorize the Director of
Community Services to extend the agreement upon the same terms and conditions for
three additional one year terms and modify the compensation up to 10% of the contract
amount.
AGR-8997 11. Approve an Engineering Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, in an
amount not to exceed $740,180.70, for the Traffic Signal Synchronization Project on
Orangewood Avenue (Batavia Street to Harbor Blvd).
12. Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute Contract Change Order
AGR-8480.0.1 No. 1 and any related documents, in the amount of $84,346, in favor of Asplundh
Construction Corporation for the Intelligent Transportation Systems, Changeable
Message Signs and Changeable Arrow Signs Project in the Anaheim Resort for Katella
Avenue, Harbor Boulevard, Disneyland Drive, and Convention Way.
AGR-8998; 13. Approve and authorize the Public Works Director to execute and take the necessary
8999;9000;
9001;9002; actions to implement and administer the on-call professional services agreement, and
9003;5756.A; any related documents, with 34 companies for as-needed consulting services to support
9004;9005; the Public Works Department and authorize di minimis changes as approved by the City
9006;9007;
9008;9009; Attorney (3QC, Inc., AK Consulting Engineers, Inc., Anderson Penna Partners, Inc.
9010;5748.A; ARCADIS U.S., Inc., Richard Brady & Associates, CASC Engineering and Consulting,
9011;5760.A; Inc., CIVILSOURCE, Inc., CWE, DHS Consulting, Inc., DUDEK, e2020 Technology, Inc.,
5757.A;9012; Field Automated Communication Systems, LLC, Fountainhead Consulting Corporation,
9013;9014;
9015;9016; GHD Inc., Ghirardelli Associates Inc., EC &AM Consultants DBA GK &Associates,
9017;9018; HDR Construction Control Corporation, Heery International, Inc., KITCHELL CEM, Inc.,
9019;5755.A; KOA Corporation, RAK Development Inc. DBA Kreuzer Consulting Group, LSA
9020;5752.A;
9021;5750:A; Associates, Inc., MARRS Services, Inc., Onward Engineering, Parsons Brinckerhoff,
9022;9023; Inc., PMA Consultants, LLC, Project Dimensions, Inc., RBF Consulting, SA Associates,
9024 Simplus Management Corporation, Swinerton Builders DBA Swinerton Management &
Consulting, TMCx Solutions, LLC, VA Consulting, Inc., Vanir Construction Management,
Inc.).
Mayor Tait recorded an abstention on this item due to a potential conflict of interest. Roll
Call Vote: AYES—4: (Mayor Pro Tern Kring and Council Members: Brandman, Murray
and Vanderbilt). NOES— 0. ABSTENTION— 1:Mayor Tait. Motion Carried.
14. Approve and authorize the Public Works Director to execute and take the necessary
AGR-9025 actions to implement a Professional Services Agreement, and any related documents,
with G4S Secure Solutions, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $752,533 per year, for
security guard services at City facilities.
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16. Approve the Second Amendment to Water Conservation Funding Agreement No. 70026
AGR-4060.2 (Agreement 70026)with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) to
AGR 341$.2 extend the term for an additional ten years to June 30, 2025, approve the Second
Amendment to Water Conservation Funding Agreement No. 66637 (Agreement 66637)
with MWD to extend the term for an additional nine years and six months to June 30,
2025, and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to execute the Second
Amendment to Agreement 70026 and the Second Amendment to Agreement 66637, and
any other related documents, and take any actions necessary, required, or advisable to
implement and administer said Second Amendments.
17. Approve a Joint Audit Agreement among the Boulder Canyon Project Contractors, which
AGR 2005.) include the City of Anaheim, and the Southern California Public Power Authority relating
to a joint audit of the Hoover Dam Power Plant electric service agreements and
authorize and direct the Public Utilities General Manager to execute the Joint Audit
Agreement, and any other related documents, and for the General Manager, or
designees, to take any and all actions as are necessary, required, or advisable to
implement and administer the Joint Audit Agreement or otherwise participate in activities
related to the Joint Audit.
Mayor Tait recorded an abstention on this item due to a potential conflict of interest. Roll
Call Vote: AYES—4:(Mayor Pro Tem Kring and Council Members:Brandman, Murray
and Vanderbilt). NOES—0. ABSTENTION— 1:Mayor Tait. Motion Carried.
18. Approve a Master Subscription and Use Agreement with The Scientia Group, Inc., in the
AGR-7853.A annual fee amount of$31,250, for Anaheim Fire& Rescue to utilize electronic patient
care report software from Scientia for a one year period with the option to renew for one
additional year.
AGR-7162.8 19. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute various CaIWORKs Vocational
AGR-7681.A Training Program Vendor Agreements (E. Cubics, LLC, Fortuna Educations, LLC, IEC
AGR-9058 US Holdings, Inc., and QPE Technical Institute, Inc.) and authorize the Workforce
AGR 7682.A Development Manager or his authorized representatives to administer the agreements
for the provision of occupational skills training.
0154.3 20. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-184 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2014-097 nunc pro tunc(Police
Safety Management).
D154 21. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-185 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CiTY OF ANAHEIM amendirig Resolution No. 2014-093 for the purpose of
creating, deleting, and/or modifying certain classifications designated as Administrative
Management.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-186 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2014-094 for the purpose of
creating, deleting, and/or modifying certain classifications designated as Middle
Management.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-187 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2014-095 for the purpose of
creating, deleting, and/or modifying certain classifications designated as Professional
Management.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-188 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2014-096 for the purpose of
creating, deleting, and/or modifying certain classifications designated as Supervisory
Management.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-189 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2014-061 for the purpose of
creating, deleting, and/or modifying certain classifications designated as Confidential.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-190 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2014-053 for the purpose of
creating, deleting, and/or modifying certain classifications designated as Anaheim
Municipal Employees Association, General Unit.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-191 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2014-098 for the purpose of
creating, deleting, and/or modifying certain classifications designated as Anaheim
Municipal Employees Association, Clerical Unit.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-192 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2014-173 for the purpose of
creating, deleting, and/or modifying certain classifications designated as Teamsters,
Local 952.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-193 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2015-173 for the purpose of
creating, deleting, and/or modifying certain classifications designated as Non-
Represented Part-Time.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-194 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2014-062 for the purpose of
creating, deleting, and/or modifying certain classifications designated as Non-
Represented Part-Time Event.
22. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-195 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2014-092, which established rates of
compensation for classifications designated as Executive Management.
0154.4
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-196 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing rates of compensation and pay policies for
classifications designated as Fire Safety Management and superseding Resolution No.
2000-129 and amendments thereto.
23. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-197 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
AGR 9027 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM declaring its intention to adopt an ordinance granting a non-
exclusive franchise to Center of the Universe LLC for transportation services within and
around the City of Anaheim Packing District, establishing a time and date of a public
hearing to consider such franchise and a fee in support of such franchise (Public hearing
scheduled for July 21, 2015).
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Approve an application for a non-exclusive franchise to Center of the Universe LLC to
provide transportation bus trolley services, determine that a California Environmental
Quality Act statutory exemption is the appropriate environmental determination for this
request, and approve an agreement with Center of the Universe LLC to provide
temporary shuttle services for up to a six-month period.
24. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-198 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
D175 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM removing Janss Street from Permit-Eligible Parking District No.
30 (Citron-Resh District).
25. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-199 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
D175 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM designating east side of Citron Street from Sycamore Street to
114 N. Citron Street and Chartres Street from Citron Street to Resh Street as "Permit
Parking Only" Street within Permit-eligible parking district No. 30 (Citron-Resh
Neighborhood).
D182 26. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-200 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
AGR-9150 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the California Statewide Communities
Development Authority to conduct any levy contractual assessments within the City of
Anaheim in accordance with the California Street and Highways Code; and approving a
Participation Agreement for the CaliforniaFirst Program and authorizing the City
Manager to execute that agreement and take such actions as are necessary to
implement and administer the agreement.
R100 27. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-201 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the destruction of certain city records more than
two years old (Audit, City Administration, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Treasurer,
Finance, Fire & Rescue and Police).
28. ORDINANCE NO. 6335 (ADOPTION)AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
M142 ANAHEIM amending Section 1.04.110 of Chapter 1.04 of Title 1 of the Anaheim
Municipal Code relating to departments of the City (amendment and deletion of certain
department names) (Introduced at Council meeting of June 2, 2015, Item No.20).
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR :
15. Approve the Third Amendment to the Concession Agreement with Nederlander-Grove,
LLC to exercise the extension of the agreement through December 31, 2020, modify the
AGR-1843.0.32.3 termination language of the agreement, and allow Anaheim-based performing arts
organizations use of the facility for up to five days annually at no rental charge; and
AGR-1843.0.34.3 approve the Third Amendment to the Parking License Agreement to exercise the
extension of the agreement through December 31, 2020 and modify the termination
language of the agreement to be consistent with the Concession Agreement.
At 7:16 P.M., Tom Morton, Executive Director of Convention, Sports & Entertainment,
introduced a new member of his team, Dan Lee, formerly with the Long Beach Convention
Center, Arena and Performing Arts Center.
He then announced Item No. 15 referenced a contract extension option with Nederlander Grove
for management services at the City National Grove of Anaheim. Providing background on the
Grove, he indicated it had gone through a number of changes since it opened as Tinseltown
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Studios in 1998 under Ogden ownership. The dinner theater then quickly changed to a multi-
purpose venue and was renamed the Sun Theater, followed by a change in name to the Grove
of Anaheim when SMG acquired the facility management interests. As SMG was not successful
with programming of the space, the City of Anaheim acquired the building in 2002 at a cost of
$6.7 million and hired Nederlander organization as a management partner for the venue. Most
recently, he reported, Nederlander brought on City National Bank as a naming rights partner
and the building was renamed the City National Grove of Anaheim.
He remarked that since 2002, the Grove presented over 2,800 events, over 200 per year,
ranging from concerts and comedy to Broadway and family shows to performing arts and
cultural events. Corporate and special events along with city/community events used this facility
as well. He mentioned concert headliners that included Prince, Stevie Nicks and Willy Nelson
and Broadway and family shows such as Rent, Grease, Cats, Stomp, and Sesame Street Live
as well. Various dance companies had performed at the Grove as well as hosting Apple, AT&T
and Billabong corporate events. Mr. Morton emphasized the Nederlander partnership had been
outstanding and the city received over$6.5 million in revenue sharing and parking lease
revenues to date.
Mr. Morton explained Council was considering the approval of the current five year contract
extension with Nederlander providing management services of the Grove through December 31,
2020. In addition, he indicated there was newly added contractual language that allowed the
city additional termination options should the facility or the site be developed, redeveloped or
repurposed in the near future, including the development of a performing arts center and
language that would allow Anaheim based performing arts organizations the use of the facility
for up to five days annually at no rental charge.
Mayor Tait remarked he wholeheartedly supported the extension of a lease that had served
Anaheim well with the added programming for the arts and moved to approve Item No. 15,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kring.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes—5: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Brandman, Kring, Murray and
Vanderbilt). Motion Carried.
29. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-202 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing a Hotel Incentive Program and determining said
D155 action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060 (c)(3) and not a project under Section
15378.
Paul Emery introduced this resolution noting it would establish a citywide program to induce the
development of a new upscale hotel market, was being recommended by staff, and had been
requested for consideration from the dais. The policy created a level playing field and a clear
framework for any developer interested in pursuing an upscale hotel project in Anaheim city
limits.
Kristine Ridge, Interim Assistant City Manager, reported the program for Council's consideration
was not a new concept and for over the past decade Anaheim made efforts to induce the
development of upscale, high quality hotel projects that were lacking in Anaheim's inventory.
Providing this type of policy would offer a pathway to filling the void of upscale rooms in the city
and would enhance Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenues while creating multiple jobs both
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in the construction and in the hotel industry and associated increases in both sales and property
taxes. She emphasized the preservation and growth of room tax revenue stream was vitally
important for the city to be able to provide quality services to residents, businesses and visitors
and while the policy was recommended citywide, staff understood that more than likely the
interest would be in and around the Resort area, an area that generated 92 percent of the
citywide room tax revenues. The program was designed to enrich Anaheim's strong financial
standing by incentivizing economic development that in turned supported quality services for the
community. She remarked the program was consistent with economic development objectives
presented last month in a workshop and required no new city spending as all of the assistance
was proposed based on future room taxes generated by the new hotel projects and would only
serve to improve Anaheim's financial footing. She emphasized that the resolution was for the
adoption of a city policy only and any resulting economic assistance agreements would be
brought back for council consideration at a public hearing.
Community and Economic Development Director John Woodhead presented the salient
features of the hotel incentive program as follows:
• Economic assistance would be provided in the form of incentive payments under an
operating covenant agreement between the city and the owner/developer consistent with
the hotel incentive program.
• Each operating covenant agreement would be prepared by staff for Council
consideration at a noticed public hearing under the requirements of AB562.
• Incentive payments would be equal to 70 percent of the project generated TOT for new
luxury hotels and 50 percent of the project generated incremental TOT for the renovation
of existing hotels into luxury hotels, both for a period of 20 years.
• The continuous operation of a luxury hotel in accordance with AAA Four Diamond hotel
criteria or better would be required for receipt of incentive payments.
• Luxury hotels were defined as hotels providing the physical features and operational
services which met or exceeded the rating criteria established for AAA Four Diamond
hotels or higher by the American Automobile Institute. By way of guidance, minimum
development standards for AAA Four Diamond hotels and a list of the brands and flags
that typically qualified for AAA Four Diamond status were detailed.
• Owners or developers of luxury hotels would be required to expend minimum shell costs
of not less than $225,000 per guestroom for new hotels and $100,000 per guestroom for
new or renovated hotels. Owners/developers of luxury hotels would be required to
expend minimum furniture, fixture and equipment costs of not less than $30,000 per
guestroom for new and renovated hotels.
• Operating covenant agreements would contain an obligation of the owner/developer to
comply with prevailing wages and to use good faith efforts to hire local residents and
contract with local subcontractors, suppliers and other businesses.
• Operating covenant agreements would contain an obligation of the owner developer to
ensure that all journeyman and apprentices comply with all state labor laws and that the
workforce met a specific ratio of apprenticeship program graduates and OCEA certified
workers, as well as contain at least one site safety manager with OCEA 30 hour
certification.
• The hotel incentive program would be available on a citywide basis.
Mayor Tait requested clarification on the average daily room (ADR)for a Four Diamond hotel
versus that of the new Springhill Suites, a recently constructed three star hotel. Mr. Morton
responded that the luxury hotel would be about $240 or$250 a night with Mr. Baltin of PKF
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Consulting responding he would "guesstimate" the Springhill Suites ADR room rate at about
$125-$130. Mayor Tait remarked his problem was with the 70 percent TOT rebate going back
to the developer and the city retaining only 10 percent and he did not think the numbers worked
to the city's advantage. With a three diamond hotel, the city would retain 100 percent of the
TOT versus a few dollars from the four diamond hotel. Ms. Ridge replied that typically a four
diamond hotel, was a steel structure, contained twice the number of rooms than a wood framed
two or three diamond hotel and that the analysis of the two hotels showed a four diamond
facility on a 2.5 acre site bringing in more than triple the amount of TOT because there were
more rooms generating room tax. Additionally, the facility would generate more sales and
property taxes.
Mayor Tait remarked that the O'Connell hotel with 880 rooms was a similar situation, although
there was no requirement in the subsidy agreement for the hotel to be a four diamond facility.
He added that in the O'Connell situation, the city would write a check each year in the amount of
$8 to $10 million to the developer. He indicated this might work out if the O'Connell hotel did
not take rooms away from existing Anaheim hotels or if nothing else was built for the next 20
years; however, if either of those events occurred, this business model would not work and the
city would actually have made less revenues than it currently did. He added when the city
returned 70 percent of the TOT or$158 million over 20 years, how could the remaining ten
percent be anywhere near the $450 million figure that staff indicated the city would earn over
the assistance period. Mr. Woodhead responded that he revisited that report and found that
$485 million figure was based on two components: all of the TOT generated from the hotels
over the assistance period (2016 through 2042), a 26 year period because while the assistance
period was 20 years, staff assumed the second hotel would lag the first hotel by six years so
there would be a period of time when the first hotel assistance would end and the city would be
receiving 100 percent of the TOT generated, while the second hotel was still under the subsidy
agreement. The second point of that analysis, he explained, was that existing hotels would be
able to raise their average daily room rate because the neighborhood would be improved and
residents could take advantage of the amenities that four diamond hotels brought to the Resort.
He stated the PKF analysis was based largely on what had been proven at LA Live after the JW
Marriott was built. He added that the $484 million figure did not reflect what the city would
receive in revenues but was simply the total TOT generated over the 26 year subsidy period
because those hotels were being constructed.
Mayor Pro Tern Kring stated she was in full support of this policy that included language in
support of hiring locals and veterans. She remarked that the luxury hotel incentive program
would address the needs of larger conventions and trade shows coming to Anaheim because of
the expanded Convention Center and the additional rooms needed because of concurrent trade
shows. For the O'Connell hotels, Ms. Kring emphasized the hotels must be rated by AAA as
four-diamond hotels in order to get the subsidy.
Addressing the O'Connell agreement, Mr. Morton clarified that built into that agreement were
requirements for certain minimum building costs and FF&E (furniture, fixture and equipment)
that was required to be expended to get to the physical standards for a AAA four-diamond
project but a rating from AAA was not necessary. For the current upscale hotel incentive, the
requirements were handled slightly different requiring hotels to have or exceed rating criteria for
AAA Four Diamond hotels or better and a list of brands and flags that typically qualified for AAA
Four Diamond status was included.
Mayor Tait responded that there was no requirement in O'Connell's agreement stating the hotel
must have a AAA four diamond designation and O'Connell would still receive the $158 million
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subsidy. Council Member Kring asked if that agreement could be revised as she had been
under the impression the hotel must be built to a Four Diamond status. Mr. Morton responded
that staff had been looking at this issue for the better part of three years and the argument in
favor was if they had a AAA flag, then the rating was obvious because a third party had
designated it. On the other hand, it was difficult to induce development if the developer/owner
was beholden to get the AAA rating. In the end, he stated the city was after quality and
recognized that quality could be gained with the minimum development standards that were
taken from the AAA guidelines.
Council Member Murray emphasized that this action would create a policy that was in some
aspects an expansion of the existing incentive policy as it contained local hire provisions and
quality jobs and offered the opportunity citywide. She emphasized there was a value in having
four star properties in Anaheim and the components as outlined by staff were what was required
for four diamond hotels, with a list of definitions applicable to all hotel rating agencies. She
added that the transient occupancy subsidy was necessary to compete with other cities,
including nearby Garden Grove, pointing out Los Angeles and San Diego had subsidies at 100
percent for 25 years or more. She believed this policy would ensure immediate revenue to the
city while generating long-term economic security for the future, and appreciated the time and
attention staff put into creating it. Council Member Murray also mentioned that Council Member
Vanderbilt had suggested looking at economic incentives for grocery stores in the downtown
and west end that had a difficult time attracting grocery retailers, remarking she would be
supportive of this effort as well.
Mayor Tait inquired if there were any owners/developers who had approached the city regarding
development of a four diamond hotel with Mr. Morton responding he had been approached by
owners of sites who were interested in such a policy. Mayor Tait stated he understood that LT
Global, a Chinese developer, had talked about using their land near the stadium site for a multi-
story hotel, and that they were not looking for a subsidy as it made sense to build a luxury hotel
on that site. With this policy in place, he emphasized, it would cost the city tens, if not hundreds
of millions of dollars and if the average daily rate ended up being $180 because this policy did
not guarantee a higher room rate, those developers would get their TOT rebated in either case.
Mr. Emery responded the rebate was based on revenue generated, and if the room rate was
$180, it would generate less TOT and of that amount, 70 percent would be reimbursed. Mayor
Tait pointed out if the competing luxury hotel charged $180 per night, then Springhill Suites at a
lesser rate would lose clientele that would book the luxury hotel instead.
Mr. Emery added that he had not seen any concrete proposal from LT Global regarding a
potential four diamond hotel, noting that it was outside the Resort district so the incentive
formula would be different, a 70 percent rebate, 20 percent to LPMR to pay off the bonded
indebtedness for improvements along Katella and Harbor Boulevard, and 10 percent to the city.
Along with that were higher property taxes associated with a four diamond property, increased
sales taxes, and the creation of jobs. Mayor Tait disagreed with the overall analysis, stating
there might be a lot of four diamond hotels taking advantage of this policy and with the
expanded Convention Center costs to be paid for by incremental new TOT, he did not see how
there could be enough new revenues to pay for the bonds. Mayor Tait emphasized the
following points: that ARTIC revenue projections had not worked out as anticipated which
resulted in a shortfall for ARTIC operating costs with ATID stepping in to cover two years of the
shortfall or$4 million; a Convention Center expansion which cost $15 million for 30 years when
it was projected to increase TOT revenues by $6 million annually; a proposed street car that
would cost $4 to $10 million annually to operate, not to mention its capital costs and a
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GardenWalk hotel subsidy that would rebate$8 million annually from the general fund once the
hotels were built. He believed this policy would only exacerbate the problem and made no
sense to implement.
Mayor Pro Tern Kring responded that tonight's action would only create a policy and should any
developer want to build a four-diamond hotel, there would be a public hearing and at that time,
the city could determine whether or not a subsidy was needed. She added this was a
public/private partnership, a concept that began many years ago to build for the future, not for
today.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Kring then moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2015-202, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing a Hotel
Incentive Program and determining said action is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060 (c)(3) and not a
project under Section 15378, seconded by Council Member Murray.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Vanderbilt remarked there were many hotels in the city close to
500 rooms with GardenWalk proposed at 880, asking should the resolution have a higher
threshold of rooms as part of the policy. Mr. Morton replied there were a number of boutique
products entering the market with 250 to 300 rooms that were four-diamond quality and
capturing that niche was desirable but larger four-diamond structures were desired as well. Mr.
Vanderbilt requested clarification regarding the GardenWalk potential litigation, with City
Attorney Michael Houston responding there was still an appeal period and the threat of litigation
continued under an appeal and under the Force Majeure clause in the existing agreement, the
time limit for performance was excused by the time of delay for the litigation and appeal, and the
city was bound to provide the extra time in which to perform the terms of the agreement.
Council Member Murray inquired if all city debt obligations, including the Convention Center and
resort bonds, were factored into the FY 2015/16 budget with Mr. Emery responding in the
affirmative and adding that a five year projection that included all costs associated with long-
term indebtedness as well as anticipated revenues and expenditures was part of the budget
also. She pointed out that with all those encumbrances, the city would enjoy prosperity because
of the strength of the Resort area and the other economic generators in the city. Mr. Emery
concurred and answered in the affirmative that tonight's action was the right policy to ensure
Anaheim's long-term financial security.
Council Member Brandman stated the reconstituted hotel incentive program capitalized on the
strengths to encourage development of world class accommodations that Anaheim needed and
deserved. He was supportive of a policy that enhanced economic growth, hiring locally and
highly skilled workers which would also have no fiscal burden on residents and businesses.
Mayor Tait disagreed, remarking if the city kept giving back TOT to developers, the revenues
needed for police, fire and general employees would not be there for them in the future.
Council Member Vanderbilt thanked staff for their time and efforts and for those who spoke in
favor or against this policy, remarking it gave added perspective for him to consider. He
indicated when Council first had this discussion on a number of initiatives proposed in May,
there were four areas of focus; i.e. the industrial area to the east, West Anaheim, the Central
District and upscale hotels; and he had hoped that all four of those measures would be
considered at the same time. His preference was to have other economic programs come on
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line first that were more tangible for Anaheim's citizens and could directly benefit them instead
of supporting a policy that only benefitted a select few.
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.
PUBLIC HEARING:
30. Continued public hearing on the fiscal year 2015/16 budget, budget appropriations limits
D106 for the City and its Community Facilities Districts, and changes in various fee schedules.
At 8:13 P.M., Debbie Moreno, Finance Director, offered a brief recap of the proposed FY
2015/16 City of Anaheim Budget, reporting it totaled $1.7 billion and emphasized Council's
priorities of public safety and neighborhoods and maintaining service levels including the
enhancements adopted last year. The proposed budget represented an increase of two percent
from FY 2014/15 adopted budget, with the largest portion belonging to the Enterprise Funds at
nearly 50 percent. The City's base revenues totaled $286.2 million with a proposed surplus of
$10.6 million and with that, staff was able to recommended $10.4 million for additional service
enhancements that would directly benefit the community. The proposed enhancements were
divided into on-going services and one-time improvement projects and the remaining surplus at
$200,000 increased the reserves for the general fund.
Based on the five year plan, she reiterated, staff was recommending $6.2 million in on-going
public safety, street improvements, and park and neighborhood enhancements:
For Police, funding was proposed for Public Safety Career Pipeline and the addition of ten new
police officers which represented the second year of Council's initiative to add 40 police officers
over 4 years. Fire & Rescue funding was for the addition of three firefighters at Station 7,
funding for a new hire training academy, and the continuation of the Community Care Response
Unit Pilot Program. For street improvements, additional funding opportunities would address
aging infrastructure and long overdue repairs to streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
Community Services funding was proposed to expand the mobile after-school program
approved last year for once a week in ten neighborhoods to twice a week and adding daily after
school recreation programs in 10 parks.
Additionally, $4.2 million in onetime projects and purchases would benefit parks and
neighborhoods, street improvements and public safety. Community Services one-time
enhancements include installation of NC and heating in the Peralta Park Recreation Building
and funds to repair the damaged drainage at Olive Hills Park. Also included would be the
continuation of Park Refresh projects including adding pathway lights, repairing or replacing
playground surfaces, and making necessary turf/irrigation improvements. Public Works funding
would include illuminated street name signs and various upgrades to streets, sidewalks, curbs
and gutters throughout the city. In the area of public safety, one-time enhancements include
$200,000 for signal preemption, a new Type III fire engine for wildland events, and funding for
fire clearance at Pelanconi and Deer Canyon Parks.
Annual Appropriations Limits: In addition to the budget, Ms. Moreno reported Council would
also consider the annual appropriations limits for fiscal year 2015/16 for the City and each of its
five Community Facilities Districts ("CFD"), in accordance with the California state constitution.
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She noted the limits were based upon the appropriations limits for fiscal year 2014/15, adjusted
for the growth factors in City population, and California per capita personal income
growth. Also, debt service has been paid in full for the Anaheim Hills Community Facilities
Districts (Sycamore Canyon, The Highlands and The Summit) and no further assessments
would be levied, but the City still had an obligation to establish an appropriations limit as long as
the districts legally existed. She added the expenditures in the proposed budget continued to
be substantially below the expenditure limits established by the state constitution.
Proposed Fee Changes this year include fees for City Attorney, Convention Sports and
Entertainment, Community Services and Public Works as follows;
• Fees for the City Attorney would allow the Prosecution Division to recover all or a portion
of actual costs associated with reproduction requests from defendants;
• Increased rates for personnel, technical services and facility equipment rates were
proposed by the Convention, Sports and Entertainment Department in an effort to
develop fair and equitable charges consistent with other comparable facilities (Revenue
Impact: $60,000)
• The Community Services Department was proposing new and increased fees in their
Recreation and Human Services Division (fees include a wedding package fee at the
Oak Canyon Nature Center, Adult Flag Football fee, a patio rental fee at Brookhurst
Community Center, a movie screen and projector rental fee at Pearson Park
Amphitheatre and facility rental fees at the new Miraloma Family Resource Center
(Revenue Impact: $4,000).
• Public Works was proposing increased Impact fees, developer fees and solid waste
collection fees (Revenue Impact: Impact Fees $17,000; Solid Waste Fees $1,253,645;
Developer fees $185,000)
To summarize, Ms. Moreno reported this general fund budget invested an additional $10.4
million in the community for parks and neighborhoods, street improvements, and public safety, a
reflection of the priority given to Anaheim residents. The budget was structurally balanced
where ongoing revenues exceeded on going expenditures and the five year plan included
increasing costs for funding long-term obligations including pensions and retiree medical costs,
ensuring the city could afford services today and into the future. She noted the funding status of
pension plans improved from approximately 64% in 2010 to an estimated 74% at the end of
June, 2014. She added the retiree medical plan was closed to new participants and those non-
sworn personnel hired after January 1, 1996 and sworn personnel in late 2001; in contrast to
many agencies that had little to nothing set aside;Anaheim being 32 percent funded with
approximately $82 million set aside.
Ms. Moreno indicated that both Fitch and Standard and Poor's rating agencies reviewed the
City's General Fund credit in November of 2014 and affirmed the AA ratings which indicated
that the City had a strong capacity for financial commitments and a low risk of default.
Finally, she reported the advisory body to the City Council in matters pertaining to the short and
long range financial planning and funding of City activities unanimously supported the City's
Proposed FY 2015/16 Budget.
Mayor Tait opened the public hearing for comments.
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William Fitzgerald, Anaheim HOME, objected that the seven items for adoption of this budget
were considered during one hearing, negating the public's opportunity to speak on each item.
With no other comments offered, Mayor Tait closed the hearing.
Council Member Murray thanked staff for a thoughtful budget that showed investments being
made citywide and a financial outlook that was extraordinary. Council Member Vanderbilt
inquired whether the solid waste franchise agreement reflected an increase based on the CPI
and whether it was necessary for Council to weigh in on that increase. Ms. Meeks responded
that the fee charged to residents and businesses for collection and disposal of waste was a fee
with a number of obligations included, one of which was paying the trash hauler that picked up
and disposed of the waste that had a CPI cost index tied to it, and an obligation to pay the
disposal fee at the county site, a fee that was not a pass through. The agreement with Republic
Services, she explained, did not require the city to raise fees as a matter of fact, and over the
last five years, fees were only raised 1.9 percent because the city had a healthy fund balance
and was able to keep fees low during the recession. She added it was time to get back on a
structural program for the long-term viability of the system, and that the fee was now being
increased. She further added there were obligations to notice residents under 218 legislation,
so there was a process to follow to recommend increases to the public, and it was not an
automatic increase.
Mayor Pro Tern Kring stated she would support the budget in its entirety remarking there was
something for everyone in each part of the city, thanking staff for their efforts and for providing
transparency within the document. Mayor Tait stated he would support approval of the budget
but was concerned about the long term health of the city, particularly after passage of the hotel
initiative. He added he would abstain on the resolution related to the Highlands CFD due to a
potential conflict of interest.
MOTION: Council Member Murray moved to approve the fiscal year 2015/16 budget, budget
appropriations limits for the City and its Community Facilities Districts, changes in various fee
schedules and the service enhancements presented by approving the below listed resolutions,
seconded by Council Member Brandman.
Prior to announcing the roll call vote, City Clerk, Linda Andal, reported related to Resolution G,
waste and sanitation fees, that 120,123 public notices were mailed and to date, 37 written
protests were received by the City Clerk's Office. She advised that the number of written
protests did not constitute a majority and therefore Council was permitted to act on Resolution
G.
Roll Call Vote: AYES—5: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Brandman, Kring, Murray and
Vanderbilt.) NOES —0. Motion Carried.
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-203 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting the fiscal year 2015/16 budget.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-204 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, adopting the annual appropriations limit for the
fiscal year 2015/16.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-205 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, adopting the Community Facilities District No.
1989-1 (Sycamore Canyon) annual appropriations limit for the fiscal year 2015/16.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-206 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, adopting the Community Facilities District No.
1989-2 (The Highlands) annual appropriations limit for the fiscal year 2015/16.
Mayor Tait declared a conflict on Resolution No. 2015-206. Motion by Council Member
Murray to approve, seconded by Council Member Brandman. Roll Call Vote: AYES—4:
(Mayor Pro Tem Kring and Council Members:Brandman, Murray and Vanderbilt.) NOES
—0. ABSTENTION— 1:Mayor Tait Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-207 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, adopting the Community Facilities District No.
1989-3 (The Summit) annual appropriations limit for the fiscal year 2015/16.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-208 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, adopting the Community Facilities District No.
06-2 (Stadium Lofts) annual appropriations limit for the fiscal year 2015/16.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-209 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, adopting the Community Facilities District No.
08-1 (Platinum Triangle) annual appropriations limit for the fiscal year 2015/16.
C. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-210 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the schedule of rates, fees and charges for rental of
space, parking and for certain labor, equipment and services at the Anaheim Convention
Center.
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-211 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing fees to be charged for Community Services
Department programs and services commencing on September 1, 2015.
E. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-212 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing fees to be charged for certain services provided
by the Prosecution Division of the City Attorney's Office.
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-213 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a new fee schedules for the Public Works
Department of the City of Anaheim.
G. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-214 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a revised schedule of sanitation fees and charges for
wastewater and solid waste and rescinding Resolution No. 2013-105 and determining
such actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to
Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8) and Guideline Section 15273(a).
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PUBLIC HEARING:
31. This is a public hearing to consider a resolution confirming the diagram and assessment
and providing for the levy of the annual assessment in and for the Anaheim Resort
T106 Maintenance District.
At 8:48 P.M., the public hearing on the Anaheim Resort Maintenance District was considered.
Dan Oregel, Public Works Department, reported that in 1999 Council approved the formation of
the Anaheim Resort Maintenance District based upon a vote to do so by the property owners in
the area known as the Anaheim Resort. Property owners voted to levy an assessment upon
themselves to insure the long-term quality of maintenance, repair, and replacement of Resort
area public improvements consistent with the operation of a unique visitor destination area.
On May 19, 2015, Council initiated the FY 2015/16 annual levy proceedings by accepting the
Assessment Engineer's Report and scheduling this public hearing. Mr. Oregel indicated that a
Revised Assessment Engineer's Report dated June 8, 2015 was attached and incorporated one
parcel that was missing from the May 8th preliminary report. The Assessment Engineer's Report
stated the levy would generate about $4.4 million which was deposited into the Resort
Maintenance District fund specifically for the operation and maintenance of the District.
He added the Resort District advisory board reviewed and approved the levy and the proposed
budget and that following City Council's approval of this resolution, the assessments would be
confirmed that provided for the levies of each parcel within the District.
Mayor Tait opened the public hearing.
William Fitzgerald, Anaheim HOME, stated that although Disneyland received 95 percent of the
revenues in the Resort area, they paid less than half the maintenance fees because the levies
was biased in their favor.
Mayor Pro Tern Kring remarked Mr. Fitzgerald had been demanding that Disney fireworks be
terminated for years and was the origin of his ongoing commentaries against the city, her and
others.
With no other comments offered, Mayor Tait closed the public hearing.
Council Member Vanderbilt requested clarification on the use of frontage property as a
determinant for the maintenance district assessment. Natalie Meeks remarked the formula
used to apply the assessment was developed at the time the assessment district was created
and took into account several different components to try to provide equity across the Resort
area. Disney properties fronted Harbor, Disneyland Drive and Ball Road and the frontage
calculation did not favor them in any way.
Mayor Pro Tem Kring moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2015-215 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM confirming the diagram
and assessment and providing for the levy of the annual assessment in and for The Anaheim
Resort Maintenance District, seconded by Council Member Murray.
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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 highlighted the life and achievements of Stan Pawlowski and requested
the meeting be adjourned in his memory. She spoke of the Public Utilities Save Water Expo
that was held at ARTIC and drew 1,200 people concerned about the drought and appreciative of
information from local and regional conservation experts. She reported the Anaheim Achieves
Film Festival celebrated their 15th anniversary and to date had served 7,000 of Anaheim's
youths who showcased their filmmaking skills and creative talents each year. She spoke of the
Cops 4 Kids graduation, the scheduled Fall Festival fundraiser to be held at Tony's Original Deli
on June 24th, and her nomination of Shirley McCracken to the OCSD Walk of Fame.
Council Member Vanderbilt congratulated all Anaheim High School graduates and thanked his
aide, Helen Meyers, for coordinating tickets to the Stadium or arena for the top two graduates of
each high school. He announced the Job Fair on June 17, remarking he was looking forward to
participating, and spoke about his interest in receiving information on a stimulus program for
quality retail stores in the city.
Council Member Murray announced the Job Fair on June 17th with her co-chair James
Vanderbilt, stating she expected 4,500 job seekers and around 250 employers from across the
region participating. She added there was emphasis placed on veterans transitioning back into
the workforce with a number of specialized programs offered throughout the day. She spoke of
her attendance at the Flag Dag festivities this past weekend in the Colony, and World Refugee
Day held at Pearson Park. She also attended the Association of California Cities Orange County
Infrastructure Summit to talk about how to improve infrastructure in southern California and
encouraged all to attend the Fall Festival fundraiser at Tony's Deli on June 24th
Council Member Brandman spoke about his attendance at World Refugee Day at Pearson Park
and the Flag Day Celebration and to the loss of Stan Pawlowski.
Mayor Tait reported on his attendance in Washington, DC for the Mayor's Conference to
discuss and support a transportation bill, as well as his attendance at a Yale CEO conference in
New York where national Mayors were invited to discuss national issues, an event he paid for
on his own. He also spoke about his attendance at the Southern California Technical Institute
graduation to give the commencement address and congratulated all Anaheim High School
graduates. He and his wife had participated in the Taylor Wish 5K to raise awareness and
funds to fight pulmonary hypertension, and announced the arrival of the Dalai Lama on July 5 to
celebrate compassion and kindness. He spoke about his friendship with Stan Pawlowski and
how involved he was in the community.
City Council meeting minutes June 16,2015
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ADJOURNMENT:
At 9:12 P.M, with no other business to conduct, the June 16, 2015 meeting was adjourned in
memory of Stan Pawlowski.
rpetfully submitted,
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Linda N. Andal, CMC
City Clerk