09-12-17_ActionANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ACTION AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
ORDER OF BUSINESS: Public sessions of all regular meetings of the City Council/Successor
Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority/Public Financing Authority/Public
Improvement Corporation begin at 5:00 P.M. Public hearings begin at 5:30 P.M. unless otherwise
noted. Closed sessions begin at 3:00 P.M. or such other time as noted. Closed sessions may be
preceded by one or more public workshops. If a workshop is scheduled, the subject and time of
the workshop will appear on the agenda. Not all of the above agencies may be meeting on any
given date. The agenda will specify which agencies are meeting. All meetings are in the Anaheim
City Hall, Council Chambers 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 or such other location as
noted.
REPORTS: All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office, the
Central Library and www.anaheim.net. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the
City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public
disclosure) will be made available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, located at
200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805, during regular business hours.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Prior to the business portion of the agenda, the City Council and all other
related agencies meeting on such date will convene in joint session to receive public comments
regarding any agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of any such governing bodies. This
is the only opportunity for public input except for scheduled public hearing items. The Mayor or
chairperson will separately call for testimony at the time of each public hearing. The City uses
speaker cards that should be submitted to the City Clerk (Please note, speaker cards are not
required; everyone will have an opportunity to address the Council). The time limit established for
public comments is three minutes per speaker unless a different time limit is announced.
Testimony during public hearings is subject to the following time limits: Project applicant or issue
initiator: twenty minutes for initial presentation and ten minutes for rebuttal; Residents within the
noticed area of the subject property: ten minutes; All other members of the public: three minutes.
Public hearings regarding legislative matters: five minutes. The Mayor or chairperson may limit the
length of comments during public hearings due to the number of persons wishing to speak or if
comments become repetitious or irrelevant. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2),
no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the
posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff,
or schedule a matter for a future meeting.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS: Items of business may be added to the agenda upon a motion adopted
by a minimum 2/3 vote finding that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for
action came to the attention of the City or Agency subsequent to the agenda being posted. Items
may be deleted from the agenda upon request of staff or upon action of the Council or Agency.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar items will be acted on by one roll call vote unless
members, staff or the public request the item be discussed and/or removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate action.
SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION: (TRANSLATION SERVICES: SEE LAST PAGE OF AGENDA
FOR DESCRIPTION IN ENGLISH) La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las
juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de
audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al Ayuntamiento, declarando su petición en el podio. No tiene que
usar los servicios de interpretación de la Ciudad; las personas pueden proveer su propio
intérprete, si lo desean. Debido a que existen muchos dialectos y regionalismos, la Ciudad no
puede garantizar que los intérpretes puedan traducir a un dialecto o regionalismo en particular y
rehúsa cualquier responsabilidad que surja de tales servicios. Para servicios de interpretación en
otros idiomas, comuníquese con la oficina de la Ciudad (City Clerk), cuando menos 48 horas
antes de la junta programada.
Tom Tait
Mayor
James Vanderbilt
Mayor Pro Tem
At Large
Kris Murray
Council Member
At Large
Denise Barnes
Council Member
District 1
Dr. Jose F. Moreno
Council Member
District 3
Lucille Kring
Council Member
District 4
Stephen Faessel
Council Member
District 5
200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
Tel: (714) 765-5166
Fax (714) 765-4105
www.anaheim.net
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ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
3:30 P.M.
Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 3:33 P.M.
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
Recess to closed session. 3:33 P.M.
3:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code)
Name of Case: Kla Mishaun Cook v. City of Anaheim, et al., Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 30-2017-00913517-CU-PA-CJC
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code)
Name of Case: Sean Pickett v. City of Anaheim, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.
30-2016-00887298-CU-PA-CJC
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code)
Agency Designated Representative: Jason Motsick, Acting Human Resources Director
Name of Employee Organizations: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47
and Anaheim Firefighters Association, Local 2899
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINMENT
(Section 54957(b)(1) of the California Government Code)
Position: City Attorney
Reconvene Anaheim City Council. 5:20 P.M.
5:00 P.M. 5:20 P.M.
Invocation: Nikki Mazlomi, Member of the Baha'i Faith
Flag Salute: Council Member Stephen Faessel
Presentations: Anaheim Public Library Foundation Board check presentation, in the amount of
$20,000, for the eBook program
Recognizing the Flag Day Essay Contest winners
Acceptance of Other Recognitions (To be presented at a later date):
Proclaiming September 2017, as Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month
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Proclaiming September 2017, as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Proclaiming September 2017, as Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Proclaiming September 2017, as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Proclaiming September 17-23, 2017 as Constitution Week
Proclaiming September 19, 2017, as National IT Professionals Day
Proclaiming September 25, 2017, as Family Day – Get Involved/Stay Involved
Proclaiming September 27, 2017, as World Tourism Day
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): 60 speakers
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/AGENDA REQUESTS:
Mayor Pro Tem Vanderbilt requested a future proclamation recognizing the 40th anniversary of the
Anaheim Shores community relalationship with Mito, Japan.
Council Member Barnes requested veterans be given preference in the actions in Item No. 22.
Council Member Moreno requested two future recongitions in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month:
Sylvia Mendez from the Mendez v. Westminster school desegregation case and survivors of repatrition
and forced deportation of Mexican-Americans known as the Executive Betrayal.
Council Member Kring reminded everyone to take precautions against West Nile Virus by eliminating
standing water, wearing long clothing, and using insect repellants including DEET.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE:
Interim City Manager Linda Andal announced the Free Annual Health Fair on September 23-24 and the
9th Annual Anaheim/Orange County Job Fair/Expo on September 20, both at the Anaheim Convention
Center.
5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL 9:24 P.M.
Items pulled for discussion:
Mayor Tait: Item No. 02
Council Member Moreno: Item No.06
Council Member Faessel: Item No. 10
MOTION: ____LK/KM___ Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the consent
calendar. APPROVED VOTE: 7-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Receive and file minutes of Public Utilities Board meeting of July 26, 2017 and Sister City
Commission meetings of August 22, 2016, September 26, 2016, June 26, 2017 and July 24,
2017.
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2. Receive and file report on the use of Narcan by Anaheim first responders to treat opioid
overdoses in the field.
Item No. 02 Discussion. MOTION: TT/LK Approved Vote: 7-0
3. Approve recognitions to be presented at a later date recognizing Hilgenfeld Mortuary on its 90th
Anniversary, Miss Anaheim out-going 2016-2017 Fall Festival Court, Martha Serrano’s 16 years
of service as Assistant Head of School at Cornelia Connelly School, and the Member of Autism
Care Services Program.
4. Accept the lowest responsive bids from Horizon Lighting Inc. and Kourtis Industries Ltd, in a
combined amount not to exceed $51,100 plus a 20% contingency, to provide repair and
maintenance services to the lighting at ballfields in City Parks for a one year period with up to four
one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal options
in accordance with Bid #8997.
5. Approve the 2018 Health and Welfare Plan Rates and authorize the Human Resources Director
to execute all required provider agreements.
6. Approve the Senate Bill 1 Roadway Repair Project List for Fiscal Year 2017/18, direct and
authorize the Director of Public Works to submit it to the California Transportation Commission for
eligibility to receive Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funds, and increase the Public
Works expenditure appropriation by $2,065,272.
Item No. 06 Discussion. MOTION: JM/DB Approved Vote: 7-0
7. Approve Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Agreements with Orange County
Conservation Corps and Taller San Jose Hope Builders, in the amounts of $340,566 and
$180,305, respectively, for the term of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019, and authorize the
Interim City Manager to execute and the Interim Workforce Development Manager, or her
authorized representative, to administer the agreements.
8. Approve and authorize the Director of Community and Economic Development Department to
execute and administer the Agreement for Sale of Real Property and Joint Escrow Instructions
with Busal Holdings, LLC, in the amount of $6,350,000, for the sale of City-owned property
located at 1221 S. Auto Center Drive.
9. Approve a General Services Agreement for professional civil and electrical engineering services
and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to execute the agreement separately with the
following consultants prequalified by the Public Utilities Department for a three year term with up
to two one-year extensions as needed to complete ongoing projects: Amped I, LLC; AVECS, Inc.;
Berg Power Engineers, Inc.; BKF Engineers; CivilSource, Inc.; CONEKT2 Inc. dba C2 Group;
Dahl, Taylor & Associates; ENCO Utility Services, LLC; The Engineering Partners, Inc.; Henkels
& McCoy, Inc.; MasTek, Inc.; Mayers & Associates Civil Engineering, Inc.; Mesa Associates, Inc.;
ORSA Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Parkia, Inc.; PMCM Consulting Engineers; TOR Engineering
Corporation; and such other civil and electrical engineering consultants as the Department may
prequalify during the three year term of this agreement; approve a not-to-exceed award amount
of $400,000 per work order package with authorization for up to 15% in extra work, with a limit
per consultant of $1 million in total awards during each fiscal year of the agreement's three year
term, inclusive of extra work; authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to take any and all
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actions necessary to implement and administer the agreement; and authorize changes to the
agreement that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreement, so long
as such changes are determined to be de minimis by the City Attorney's Office.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-133 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM adopting a policy to commit General Fund surplus to the community.
Item No. 10 Discussion. MOTION: SF/TT to approved as amended to reflect “at least
25% of any General Fund surplus.” Approved Vote: 7-0
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-134 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM adopting a Memorandum of Understanding establishing terms and conditions of
employment for employees in classifications represented by the International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers, Local #47 (effective January 3, 2017 through June 30, 2020).
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-135 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Director of Community Services or his designee to submit an
application for the Outdoor Environmental Education Facilities Grant Program on behalf of the
City of Anaheim to the State Department of Parks and Recreation, and if awarded, authorizing the
acceptance of such funding on behalf of the City ($500,000 in grant funding for the Oak Canyon
Nature Center Outdoor Education Project).
Determine that Oak Canyon Nature Center Outdoor Education Project is categorically exempt
from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, Class 2,
Section 15302, Reconstruction (Amphitheater); Class 3, Section 15303, New Construction
(outdoor laboratory space, interactive exhibits, ADA accessibility); Class 11, Section 15311,
Accessory Structures, (interpretive signage) of the California Code of Regulations, authorize the
Community Services Director, or his designee, to act as the agent of the City on all matters
concerning this grant program; and if the grant application is successful and funds are awarded,
amend the Community Services Department budget accordingly for the fiscal year in which grant
funds are awarded.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-136 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM ratifying the submission of grant applications and the acceptance of grants on
behalf of the City of Anaheim for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant and
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant, authorizing the Chief of Police to execute all
required grants' documents, and amending the budget accordingly ($403,200 in STEP grant
funding and $70,000 in Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program grant funding).
14. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-137 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the city of Anaheim certain real properties or
interests therein (City Deed Nos. 12092 and 12150) (public right-of-way purposes at 924-926 S.
Beach Boulevard and 130 West Katella Avenue).
15. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-138 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain interests in real
properties (City Deed Nos. 12126, 12127, and 12137) (BNSF Railroad Grade Separation project
at Orangethorpe Avenue and Lakeview Avenue).
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16. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-139 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM vacating sidewalk easements generally located at 1781 S. Campton Avenue and
Wright Circle pursuant to California Streets and Highway Code Section 8330, Et Seq. - Summary
Vacation (ABA2015-00292).
17. Approve minutes of Council meeting of January 24, 2017.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 9:48 P.M.
At 9:48 P.M., Mayor Tait requested consideration of the agenda out of order to delay
consideration of Item No. 18. With no objection from Council, consideration of Item No. 18 was
delayed until later in the meeting.
Item No. 18 was considered following Item No. 22.
18. Consider appointments to the Youth Commission to serve a 10-month term, ending
June 30, 2018 and Senior Citizen Commission to serve terms through December 31, 2018 and
December 31, 2020 (continued from August 29, 2017, Item No. 22).
Council Member Murray nominated Juan Saldivar and Jasmine Nguyen.
Mayor Tait nominated Isabel Hernandez.
Approved Vote: 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Tait and Council Members Vanderbilt, Murray, Moreno,
Kring, and Faessel; ABSENT: Council Member Barnes).
Youth Commission (3 appointments):
At large appointment: ______Juan Saldivar________
At large appointment: ______Jasmine Nguyen______
At large appointment: ______Isabel Hernandez_______
Senior Citizen Commission (7 appointments)
With no objection from Council, Mayor Tait continued the appointments to the Senior
Citizen Commission to September 26, 2017.
District 1 appointment: ___________________________ (December 31, 2020)
District 4 appointment: ___________________________ (December 31, 2020)
District 5 appointment: ___________________________ (December 31, 2020)
District 3 appointment: ___________________________ (December 31, 2018)
At large appointment: ___________________________ (December 31, 2018)
At large appointment: ___________________________ (December 31, 2018)
At large appointment: ___________________________ (December 31, 2018)
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19. Receive and file update regarding police oversight and recent outreach efforts (continued from
August 29, 2017, Item No. 25).
Item No. 19 Discussion. MOTION: SF/TT Approved Vote: 7-0
20. Appointment(s) to the Homeless Policy Working Group established by the City Council on
June 20, 2017.
Item No. 20 Discussion.
MOTION: Council Member Faessel nominated Kevin Sorkin, seconded by Council Member
Murray. VOTE: 4-0-3 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Vanderbilt and Council Members Murray,
Kring, and Faessel; ABSTAIN: Mayor Tait and Council Members Barnes and Moreno).
Motion carried. Mr. Sorkin was appointed to the Homeless Policy Working Group.
21. Receive report outlining current city efforts as well as collaborative efforts with the County of
Orange to address homelessness, including efforts to resolve the jurisdictional complexities and
challenges inherent with the County owned and maintained flood channels both within and
outside City limits and discuss and direct staff to take any necessary steps related to addressing
and resolving the concerns of homelessness.
Item No. 21 Discussion. MOTION: TT/LK Approved Vote: 7-0
22. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-140 A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
declaring a public health and safety state of emergency related to the homeless, homelessness
and homeless encampments within and adjacent to City property and empowering city staff to
take immediate action to provide needed shelter and services, in conjunction with neighboring
jurisdictions and to provide the necessary enforcement to address unlawful activity in the
Santa Ana River Trail, City parks, and on City-owned property.
Item No. 22 Discussion. MOTION: KM/SF to approve resolution as amended to include
four WHEREAS clauses in the recital; direction to the City Manager to act to extent
allowable by State and Federal laws; changed language to Item Nos. 2 and 8 to participate
with County and other representatives and to support County efforts to create a
temporary, emergency shelter; an additional item following No. 13 to request the County to
allocate funds to non-profits focused on assisting the homeless in Anaheim; and an
additional item to provide preference to military veterans and those aged out of the foster
care system. Approved Vote: 7-0
Council Member Barnes left the meeting at 12:35 P.M.
Item No. 18 was considered following Item No. 22.
23. Conduct a six-month review of the Council action taken on March 7, 2017 reducing the City
Manager's authority from $100,000 to $50,000 and provide staff with direction on the authority of
the City Manager to execute professional services agreements.
Item No. 23 With no objection from Council, Mayor Tait continued Item No. 23 to
September 26, 2017.
Land Use - Zoning
Report on Closed Session Actions: None
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Council Communications/Agenda Requests:
Council Member Murray requested donations for the Red Cross to assist hurricane victims and asked to
close the meeting in memory of victims and remembrance of 9/11.
Council Member Kring announced the 230th birthday of the U.S. Constitution on September 17th and the
need for volunteers at the Kaboom playground build day at Willow Park on September 23rd.
Council Member Kring left the meeting at 12:41 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tem Vanderbilt encouraged youth and other applicants to continue seeking appointments.
Council Member Moreno requested consideration of eBook funding during supplemental budget
discssions; thanked the Central Library for hosting a citizenship clinic; acknowledged Nathan Zug and
Magnolia Baptist Church for hosting an evening meeting of the Homeless Policy Working Group;
announced his meeting with the Management Advisory Council (MAC); requested a policy or ordinance
pertaining to public art; announcd his attendance at the District 5 community meeting; acknowledged
staff and other panelists at the Homeless Policy Working Group meeting; and announced the following
upcoming events:town hall meeting at St. Boniface Catholic Church on September 14th regarding the
Lincoln Avenue Widening Project, Meet the Author event for Luis Alberto Urrea at the Central Library on
September 16th, Homeless Policy Working Group meeting on September 22nd, Crime and Safety forum
surrounding Sage Park on September 19th, Julianna Park design meeting on September 19th, and the
Kaboom playground build day at Willow Park on September 23rd. Additionally, he requested an agenda
item regarding an affordable housing policy, a map of SB-2 zones, and for the meeting to be adjourned
in memory of the victims of the earthquake in southern Mexico.
Council Member Faessel requested an update on October 17 regarding the Planning for Parks initiative,
thanked Anaheim Fire & Rescue personnel for their Hurricane Harvey efforts, reported his tour of the
riverbed, thanked District 5 residents and others for participating in the community meeting last
Thursday, thanked Bob Gomez for working with Caltrans regarding brush and debris at Underhill and
Sunkist, and requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Mary Hibbard.
Mayor Tait thanked staff and the public for their work and engagement and requested support for the
Red Cross efforts.
Adjournment: 12:48 P.M. in memory of Mary Hibbard and the victims of the recent
hurricanes and earthquake.
Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for September 26, 2017.
All agenda items and back-up materials are available for review at the Anaheim City Clerk’s Office,
www.anaheim.net and the Central Library. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City
Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) will
be made available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd.,
2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805, during regular business hours.
If requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats
to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42
U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof.
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services, in order to participate in the public meeting may request such modification, accommodation, aid
or service by contacting the City Clerk’s Office either in person at 200 South Anaheim Boulevard,
Anaheim, California, or by telephone at (714) 765-5166, no later than 10:00 AM on the day preceding the
scheduled meeting.
TRANSLATION SERVICES: Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings.
Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive
interpretation (Spanish-to-English) is also available to anyone addressing the Council by stating your
request at the podium. The use of city provided interpreters is not required and persons are welcome to
use their own interpreter. Because many dialects and regionalisms exist the City cannot guarantee that
interpreters will be able to interpret into a particular dialect or regionalism, and disclaims any liability
alleged to arise from such services. For translation services in other languages, contact the City Clerk’s
office no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On September 8, 2017, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted on
the kiosk outside City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Internet Access to City Council/Successor Agency to
the Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority agendas and related material is available prior to City
Council Meetings at www.anaheim.net.