12/13/2016ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
AJOURNED MEETING OF NOVEMBER 22, 2016
HELD ON DECEMBER 13, 2016 AND REGULAR MEETING
OF DECEMBER 13, 2016
The regular adjourned meeting of November 22, 2016 held on December 13, 2016 was called to
order at 3:06 P.M. in the chambers of Anaheim City Hall, located at 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard.
The meeting notice, agenda and related materials were duly posted on December 9, 2016.
PRESENT: Mayor Tom Tait and Council Members: Jordan Brandman, Lucille Kring, Kris
Murray, and James Vanderbilt.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Paul Emery, Interim City Attorney Arturo Fierro, and City
Clerk Linda Andal.
INVOCATION: Pastor Greg Tucker, Hope Community Church of Anaheim
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Kris Murray
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Prior to receipt of public comments, a brief decorum statement
was provided by City Clerk Linda Andal.
R. Joshua Collins, Homeless Advocates for Christ, read from the Bible and offered his opinions
on local laws regarding the confiscation of property and the treatment of the homeless
population in Anaheim.
William Fitzgerald, Anaheim H.O.M.E, commented on the sales of various city -owned
properties, which in his opinion were done under market prices and not in the benefit of
Anaheim residents, and requested the FBI investigate said sales.
Larry Larsen wished everyone a Merry Christmas and congratulated Mayor Tait on the
culmination of the district election process.
Vern Nelson played a recorded song and sang his comments about Anaheim.
Renee offered comments on the death of Adalide Flores and requested greater accountability
within the Police Department.
Lillian Forry spoke against a developer plan to build condos or townhomes on the Senior Center
parking lot and adjacent field, citing difficulties senior citizens have with parking structures due
to age, wheelchairs, and walkers, and requested Council not approve the project.
Bob Prichard, Anaheim Senior Citizens Club, questioned why a study was not conducted on the
impact the proposed Brookfield project would have on neighbors, particularly the Senior Citizens
Club which uses the Downtown Community Center, citing concerns about parking and access to
the center. He stated the board of the club opposed the construction of the townhouses and
requested Council meet the needs of the senior citizens.
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Mark Daniels spoke of the implementation of Council Districts and requested everyone work in
unison for the good of the city.
Gretchen Shoemaker thanked Council for their support of the Halloween Parade, recognized
the efforts of volunteers for the event, and requested the City find a more central location for
parade float storage.
Jeff LeTourneau expressed his opinions on the local district elections compared to national
events, and congratulated Anaheim for its transformation.
Lou Noble thanked Council Member Murray for attending the Board of Supervisors meeting and
working to expedite the Kraemer shelter.
Cecil Corkern, Outreach Homeless Ministries, read from the Bible and offered comments
relating to Disney and tourism.
Bobby Donelson requested no changes be made to the Short Term Rental (STR) ordinances,
citing continuing problems with STRs near his home.
Greg Diamond requested Council address three items: 1) ask Interim City Attorney Fierro to
explain the conflicts policy and its application to City Council; 2) have Code Enforcement look at
properties to bring them up to Fire Code standards to reduce the possibility of serious fires; and
3) request Council Member Brandman to explain his actions as a board member of the Orange
County Water District.
Victoria Michaels offered her thoughts on Council Member Brandman's service on City Council.
Phil Salerno, Local 500 Cement Masons, thanked Council Member Brandman for his service
and efforts to bring jobs to Anaheim.
Gail Eastman thanked Council Member Brandman for his service, particularly regarding concern
for the homeless and moving the Kraemer facility forward, and wished him well.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tem Kring requested the following agenda items for December 20: 1) an amendment
to the Section 14.32.154 of the Anaheim Municipal Code to add the time period of 7 P.M. — 7
A.M. as an option for permit parking, and 2) termination of the 4 -Diamond Hotel incentive policy.
She thanked Council Member Brandman for his service.
Council Member Vanderbilt thanked Council Member Brandman for his service and indicated he
made a donation in his name to the Boys and Girls Club.
Council Member Murray thanked Council Member Brandman for his service.
Council Member Brandman spoke of his accomplishments and thanked the community, staff,
and Council.
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CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
Paul Emery, City Manager, thanked Council Member Brandman for service. He stated he will
work with staff to have the requested items by the December 20 meeting with Mayor Pro Tem
Kring offering January 24th, versus what she previously requested.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
E127 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-229 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election
held on November 8, 2016, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by
law.
Mayor Pro Tem Kring moved to approve the resolution with an amendment to allow the Mayor
to also administer the Oath of Office, seconded by Council Member Murray. Roll Call Vote:
Ayes — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Brandman, Kring, Murray, and Vanderbilt). Noes
— 0. Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 4:09 P.M., Mayor Tait adjourned the regular meeting of November 22, 2016 to the regular
meeting of December 13, 2016 at 5:00 P.M. at River Arena, 201 E. Broadway, Anaheim,
California, for purposes of administering the Oaths of Office.
ANAHEIM CIN COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 2016
The regular meeting of December 13, 2016 was reconvened by Mayor Tait at 5:16 P.M. at River
Arena, 201 E. Broadway, Anaheim, California. The meeting notice, agenda and related
materials were duly posted on December 9, 2016.
INVOCATION: Pastor Joaquin Garcia, Agape House of Prayer
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Pro Tem Lucille Kring
OATHS OF OFFICE:
District 1 - Council Member -Elect Denise Barnes
District 3 - Council Member -Elect Jose F. Moreno
District 4 - Council Member Lucille Kring
District 5 - Council Member -Elect Steve Faessel
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Mayor Tait administered the oath of office to Council Member -Elect Denise Barnes and City
Clerk Linda Andal administered the oaths of office to Council Member -Elect Jose F. Moreno,
Council Member Lucille Kring, and Council Member -Elect Steve Faessel. Following each oath
of office, each newly elected member provided comments.
Council Member Denise Barnes, District 1, thanked District residents 1 for their confidence and
vote. She thanked her husband, family and friends for their encouragement, support and
confidence. She expressed her thanks to Mayor Tait, Mishal Montgomery and her campaign
team. She applauded the new system of district elections that would empower local
neighborhoods, reduce the influence of special interest and ensure that all voices are heard.
She expressed her will to listen to concerns and serve as a voice for West Anaheim residents.
She offered to restore better neighborhoods, greater job opportunities, recreational resources,
revitalizing Beach Boulevard, cleaning up blighted properties and address the needs of the
homeless. She committed to build community bridges, spread resources throughout the
Anaheim community, and protect tax dollars to benefit all residents.
Council Member Jose F. Moreno, District 3, thanked his parents, family members, his wife,
children, and voters of District 3, including his supporters and volunteers. He acknowledged
late Amin David, founder and President of Los Amigos of Orange County for his sacrifices that
lead to district representation. He expressed his enthusiasm to work with Mayor Tait to cement
the legacy of Kindness as well as all council colleagues to reach greater kindness in the city.
He committed to establishing a youth commission, greater transparency, and asked his council
colleagues to consider an initiative, Welcoming Anaheim, which would mirror the current
Welcoming America from the national level. He explained this initiative would seek to integrate
the immigrant community into the fabric of Anaheim; extending a handshake to be more fully
human in the world.
Council Member Lucille Kring, District 4, thanked all in attendance, her supporters and the
voting community. She thanked her volunteers who walked with her and those who worked on
her campaign. She committed to work with her Council colleagues to balance the budget and
make sure revenues would be distributed evenly to all areas of the city. She summarized her
platform was to keep the business community thriving, including the Resort, which was in
District 4, explaining the revenues from the businesses would allow neighborhoods to enjoy
amenities that are needed and deserved, including curbing gutter repair, tree trimming and
graffiti removal. She provided specific information about city benefits from the Resort's $163.3
million dollars deposited into the general fund. She further restated her requested to rescind the
ordinance to remove the hotel incentive program advising that Anaheim has reached is goal of
2,600 rooms.
Council Member Kring highlighted work she was involved with over the years, including the
Convention Center expansion, supporting a Charter school at Palm Lane, dog parks, her
support of no gate or admission tax on Disneyland resulting in a promise of 1 billion dollars to
build Star Wars land, her support of gang injunction and a number of other improvements that
benefit the residents of Anaheim. She closed congratulating the newly elects and thanked her
best friend and husband, Ron.
Council Member Steve Faessel also thanked his family, friends and all guests for their
attendance. He specifically thanked his wife of 44 years, his many mentors, his campaign
volunteers and supporters, and those who voted for him. He committed to deliver a
commitment from the Anaheim Resort and Visit Anaheim to put the final touches on a newly
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created 501(c)(3) to direct significant funds to specific neighborhood needs that would be
focused on substantial and tangible annual projects. He expressed his desire to explore
earmarking a part of the TOT growth back to the neighborhoods and working with business
partners, through cooperative efforts, to ensure that neighborhoods receive a direct benefit.
Pursuant to Section 500 of the Anaheim City Charter, following the Oaths of Office, the casting
of lots was held to determine which District (1, 3, 4, or 5) would hold a two year term ending
2018.
Without objection by Council, City Clerk Linda Andal administered the casting of lots by writing
each district number on blank wood chip, inserting the wood chips into an empty black bag, and
drawing out one chip. Ms. Andal pulled and announced: District 3, Council Member Jose F.
Moreno, was determined to serve a two-year term, ending 2018.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Murray welcomed the newly elected council members and wished everyone a
happy and safe holiday season.
Mayor Pro Tem Kring welcomed the other newly elected council members and wished everyone
a Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas.
Council Member Moreno stated he looked forward to serving and working with his council
colleagues and requested the following agenda items: 1) development of a Youth Commission
and a comprehensive review of the other youth commission in the county, 2) report on statewide
and countywide policies and ordinances that provide greater transparency, such as a Sunshine
Ordinance, 3) review and evaluation of the pilot Public Safety Board, and 4) creation of a task
force to develop policies and best practice for a Welcome Anaheim program.
Council Member Barnes requested the following agenda items: 1) termination of the streetcar
project, 2) increase in the Mayor's staff budget to allow for a full-time employee, and 3) a full
assessment of all the city parks, development of a park improvement plan and exploration of
funding opportunities for the these improvements.
Council Member Vanderbilt stated he looked forward to working with his council colleagues and
requested an agenda item for Council to approve expenditures in the amount of $50,000 or
more.
Council Member Faessel requested an update on the Community Services Strategic Plan.
Mayor Tait requested the following agenda items: 1) restoring the agenda setting authority of
the Mayor, 2) replacement of the Interim City Attorney, 3) termination of the sponsorship
Chamber of Commerce contract, 4) discussion and action of all regional board and
board/commission appointments, and 5) termination of the hotel incentive policy.
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ADJOURNMENT:
At 6:22 P.M., with no other business to conduct and without objection, Mayor Tait adjourned the
meeting of December 13, 2016.
esp ully submitted,
Linda N. Andal, CMC
City Clerk