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03/06/2018ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AND REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF MARCH 6, 2018 The regular meeting of March 6, 2018 was called to order at 3:00 P.M. and adjourned to 3:30 P.M. for lack of a quorum. The regular adjourned meeting of March 6, 2018 was called to order at 3:35 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 March 2, 2018. PRESENT: Mayor Tom Tait and Council Members: Kris Murray, James Vanderbilt, Denise Barnes, Lucille Kring, and Stephen Faessel. ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Jose F. Moreno STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Manager Linda Andal, Acting City Attorney Kristin Pelletier, and Acting City Clerk Theresa Bass WORKSHOP: Orange County Transportation Authority Harbor Corridor Study Gary Hewitt, Transit Planning Manager, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), provided an update on the Central Harbor Boulevard Transit Corridor Study. He provided a brief background and addressed formation of a development team made up of staff from Fullerton, Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana. Results of the technical evaluation were being shared with City Councils from each of the member cities and OCTA was seeking input for the various alternatives. He addressed the Study Focus, Study Phases and Schedule, Mobility Needs, Mode/Feature Options, Conceptual Alternatives, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Scores, Technical Input on Alternatives, Council Input on Alternatives, Community Input, Online Survey, and Next Steps. DISCUSSION: Mayor Tait referenced evaluation scores and noted the Anaheim City Council has provided clear input in terms of no streetcars. He stated he was surprised OCTA would continue the study and recommend a streetcar, considering most of the line would run through Anaheim. He mentioned the enhanced bus option, noting it was needed and would not worsen congestion. A bus would provide faster transportation than a streetcar and Mayor Tait questioned the expectation that ridership would increase for a streetcar more than for an enhanced bus. Mr. Hewitt provided information regarding the ridership model used in evaluating the various options and addressed elements influencing transit usage such as demographics, current and future populations, current and future employment densities, the speed of service, frequency, route connections, the visibility factor, and others. Mayor Tait felt people would use the transportation mode that gets them to their destination quicker than another and questioned the methodology used. He reported cost-effectiveness would be a major factor as well. In response to his question, Mr. Hewitt reported capital cost for the longest streetcar alternative were $690 million and amortized during the life of the project. The per hour operating cost for streetcars is higher, but in terms of service, differences with other modes do not vary much. He added OCTA spends most of its money on operating and he addressed current operating costs to run the existing bus service. Capital cost to run a street bus is approximately $70 million. Mayor Tait felt the software used in the ridership model defied common sense. City Council Minutes of March 6, 2018 Page 2 of 20 Mayor Tait stated Council should not choose a preferred alternative during a workshop, but rather at a noticed public meeting and opined a streetcar would worsen congestion on Harbor Boulevard. He suggested placing the item on a future agenda and noted Anaheim does not want a streetcar and cost efficiency was questionable. In response to Council Member Faessel's question, Mr. Hewitt reported 700 people responded to the survey. Council Member Faessel noted the City has issued several surveys and has received responses of over 7,000. He asked about the mix in terms of riders versus non -riders and Mr. Hewitt explained the mix was 50/50 and explained they used different types of surveys in terms of general and specific surveys. Council Member Faessel pointed out the online survey resulted in a streetcar being the number one chosen with the enhanced bus at number two. He referenced a project called the Center Line and opined this project was Center Line revisited. Council Member Faessel addressed ridership along the corridor and noted, that alone, required Council to address some type of transit improvement along Harbor Boulevard but reported he has a problem with dedicating one or two lanes along Harbor Boulevard for a fixed -rail system. In reply to Council Member Vanderbilt's question, Mr. Hewitt address ridership trends over the last few years. He reported there has been a nation-wide transit ridership decline (20%) that happened post -recession. He added it was a regional issue and referenced a study by UCLA and SCAG listing the causes for the decline. Additionally, he reported OCTA has a partnership with Uber and Lyft through the City of San Clemente in an area were bus service was discontinued, to provide rides and addressed OC Flex, a pilot program by the OCTA, providing discounts for accessible vehicles for people with OCTA bus passes. Mayor Tait asked regarding the difference in ridership between an enhanced bus and streetcar service. Mr. Hewitt reported for the enhanced bus alternative, there are approximately 1,000 net new boardings and for the streetcar, 15,000. System -wide for streetcars, ridership is much higher than enhanced buses with about 5,000 for the bus alternative and 15,000 for the streetcar alternative. Mr. Hewitt explained the ridership differences between a streetcar alternative and a rapid streetcar alternative, noting the latter involves a 50% dedicated lane, which will improve the speed. Mayor Tait asked where that dedicated lane would come from and Mr. Hewitt stated it was to be determined. Mayor Tait proposed there was no place to take a lane from Harbor Boulevard and every inch of that right-of-way was needed for commuters. Council Member Murray referenced a presentation regarding the Santa Ana streetcar and it was shared the costs would be the same between a bus system and the streetcar. She asked if that would extend to this program and Mr. Hewitt reported, for purposes of this study, it was assumed the fare would be the same. Additionally, in terms of safety between the two modes, Mr. Hewitt stated the building of a streetcar system was highly regulated by the Public Utilities Commission, more so than bus service. He offered to report back in terms of accident statistics and addressed sources of funding eligible for projects such as this. Council Member Murray asked about the differences in emissions between buses and streetcars and Mr. Hewitt reported the streetcars would be electric and would have no emissions but offered to get more information on it as they did not consider emissions impacts. He noted OCTA buses are clean and they continue to buy cleaner and cleaner buses. In response to Council Member Murray's inquiry, Mr. Hewitt reported bus ridership declines are system -wide and have no geographic center and addressed a survey noting that many have moved out of the area because of housing prices. People moving into the County have cars and do not use public transportation at the same level of those they replace. He reported Fullerton had similar concerns about traffic impacts, that general bus service was adequate for their city and Santa Ana and Garden Grove were receptive to streetcars. Council Member Murray thanked Mr. Hewitt for the presentation and asked Interim City Manager Linda Andal to place the item on a future Council agenda as a publicly -noticed item and on the City's website. City Council Minutes of March 6, 2018 Page 3 of 20 Mayor Tait noted there are buses that are electric and felt they were a reasonable solution. He expressed concerns regarding increased fares and decreases in routes affecting ridership. He suggested dropping fares and increasing bus routes to improve ridership throughout Orange County. He stated he could not support a streetcar and asked about the survey methodology. Mr. Hewitt commented on the survey distribution and methodology. Mayor Tait indicated he would be interested in an enhanced bus service with special interest in electric or zero -emission buses and not taking up a dedicated lane, but flexible. He suggested starting over as the study seemed to be flawed. Council Member Kring noted no one wanted the Center Line when it was considered eighteen years ago. She commented on previous plans regarding the streetcar having a route through Santa Ana, Garden Grove, and eventually, Irvine, without going through Anaheim. Mr. Hewitt reported he was not familiar with that alignment but commented on an effort where OCTA considered alignments within the entire county in a Transit Master Plan. They will be doing another study on Bristol with similar efforts. At this point, nothing is completely set. Council Member Kring commented on the need for Metro to provide more options resulting in more people riding the train. Council Member Murray asked regarding OCTA's cost recovery for the price -per -ticket and Mr. Hewitt reported 20% to 25% of their service is paid for with revenue from fares with the remainder paid through subsidies such as the TDA quarterly sales tax. He added the federal government generally does not pay operating costs for general bus service, funding cannot be moved between modes, and he addressed the modelling and evaluation criteria used in the study. He reported the evaluation criteria was a technical score and feedback will be taken into consideration when deciding the preferred mode. Additionally, he reiterated next steps in the process. Council Member Barnes reported researching the worst accidents by streetcars and urged Mr. Hewitt to consider studying it. She expressed concerns with increased liability to cities and indicated wanting to see reports from other cities that had streetcar accidents in terms of the consequences. WORKSHOP: City Flag Workshop Mayor Tait introduced the workshop and referenced a TED Talk about flags and reported receiving a letter from a resident, Camden Rasque, stating the Anaheim City flag was highlighted in a very negative manner, adding the City flag was not one that brings people together. The video of the TED Talk segment regarding flags was presented. Chief Communications Officer Mike Lyster presented the "Our Next Flag" program in which staff will solicit community input with the goal of generating a flag design to be presented to Council for consideration and adoption. He presented a brief background of the City flag, and addressed outreach, including website, social and traditional media, public input, including the TED Talk video, guidelines, a 30 -day period for public submissions and staff review; and Council action including a Council subcommittee and full Council consideration and selection of finalist. He displayed examples of well-designed city flags, as presented by the TED Talk. Mayor Tait suggested Council Members Faessel and Barnes as members of the Council subcommittee. He reported the current flag was put together quickly, was not designed by the public, and does not have much historical significance. Mayor Tait thanked staff for their work on this item City Council Minutes of March 6, 2018 Page 4 of 20 ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: William Fitzgerald, Home Owners Maintaining Our Environment, addressed the Closed Session and opined it was an example of incompetency. He claimed the City flag broadcasted a lie, as the City was not founded in 1857 but rather was incorporated as a City in 1871. CLOSED SESSION: At 5:08 P.M., Mayor Tait recessed to Closed Session for consideration of the following item: Mayor Tait declared a potential conflict with Closed Session Item No. 1 as his firm may have done business with Turner Construction and recused himself from Closed Session. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Turner Construction Company v. City of Anaheim; STV Construction, Inc., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2017 0000956538 At 5:29 P.M., the Council session was reconvened. INVOCATION: Pastor Robin Kim, West Anaheim United Methodist Church FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Stephen Faessel PRESENTATION: Recognizing Norris Johnson, Anaheim Resident, on his 100th Birthday Mayor Tait announced Mr. Johnson could not attend tonight's meeting, wished Mr. Johnson a Happy 100th Birthday, and announced the proclamation will be mailed to Mr. Johnson. ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date): Proclaiming March 7, 2018, as Arbor Day Public Works Tree Operations Supervisor Osvaldo Rangel accepted the proclamation declaring March 7, 2018 as Arbor Day. He thanked the City for recognizing the importance of trees and noted the proclamation was a requirement for the City to continue qualifying as a Tree City, U.S.A. for it 34th year. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): Prior to receipt of public comments, a brief decorum statement was provided by Acting City Clerk Theresa Bass. Cecil Jordan Corkern, Outreach Homeless Ministries, read a passage from the Bible and spoke regarding Disney using subliminal, sexual messages in their animated movies. Heather Stratman, CEO, ACC -OC, referenced Item No. 16 and provided information about the organization. She encouraged Council to consider the cost/benefit of membership. R. Joshua Collins, Homeless Advocates for Christ, referenced an article in the Orange County Register regarding Disney's revenues compared with poverty wages they pay to employees. He indicated there was no excuse for homelessness when there were rich corporations operating in the City and stressed Disney needed to be part of the solution. He urged Council to stop making City Council Minutes of March 6, 2018 Page 5 of 20 deals with Disney and other corporations and give the public more power to vote and provide input on some of the deals. Tracy Ureuta, District 1, expressed concerns regarding giving vouchers to the homeless for motel stays, noted residents were unaware of the plan and wondered how long the program would last. She reported people were becoming concerned with the amount of crime in City parks and inappropriate activities in neighborhoods. She stated burglaries, assaults, and arrests have increased and the community does not feel safe. Jodie Mosley reported the County of Orange illegally paid $1.7 million to the Baymont Motel to house transients for six months and converted motels into homeless shelters without protocol, notice, or transparency. Ms. Mosley opined the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan was trashed, as would be existing motels, alleged no response from Council to her communications, and believed the future of the area was ruined. June Hamze spoke about issues related to housing the homeless in motels in the City. She expressed concerns with debris in her back yard and people jumping into her back yard and reported residents expect Council to look out for the City's residents. Ms. Hamza declared she no longer feels safe in her neighborhood and urged Council to keep residents informed. "The Cameraman" referenced Item No. 2 and asked whether the radios would be encrypted and information regarding their make and model. He referenced comments he made in a previous meeting regarding the location of largest marijuana dispensary in the City and stated it had moved to Easy Street and was operating under a new name, "Faith and Fellowship". Regarding the homeless, he commented on the clearing of the Santa Ana River bed and noted there was still no clear solution for the homeless in Anaheim when the vouchers for housing run out. He stated, thus far, the negatives have outweighed the positives and there was no long-term solution. William Fitzgerald, Home Owners Maintaining Our Environment, referenced comments at the last Council meeting where a speaker alleged crimes by the City Council against the people of Anaheim. He alleged City Council has been receiving bribes and commented on perceived conflicts of interest for Council Member Murray, referencing an article in the Los Angeles Times on the subject. Additionally, he offered his opinion on the conduct of various council members. Council Member Murray reported the Mayor and Council are repeated slandered on a regular basis by Mr. Fitzgerald, with hurtful and false information. She commented on the importance of freedom of speech but also stressed the importance of refuting false information. She reported she did not ask for exceptions for her employer, noting she was merely asking for information from staff. Mayor Tait referenced the decorum statement read prior to receiving public comment, noting it addressed common decency but was not a requirement as people can say whatever they want, and Mr. Fitzgerald often says things that are untrue and mean- spirited. Colin Womer, Drug Free Anaheim, provided a brief update on the program, noting so far this year there have been 51 participants. He offered to lead the charge and help in any way, commented on underage drug addiction, and reported securing funding to help families who cannot afford to send their kids to rehabilitation after detox. Mayor Tait commented positively on the program's achievements and thanked Acting Police Chief Julian Harvey and Mr. Womer for his passion and making this work. City Council Minutes of March 6, 2018 Page 6 of 20 Renee B. reported a police officer was on the riverbed on February 20, 2018 treating people without dignity and respect. She spoke about Martin Hernandez's death in 2012 and alleged there had been no accountability, justice, compensation, peace, or closure for the Hernandez Family. Daniel Luevanos, City Ambassador, One Legacy Donate Life, reported April is Donor Awareness Month and spoke of the benefits of organ donation. He addressed statistics related to organ, tissue, and cornea donations and asked the City to declare April as Donor Awareness Month with a proclamation. He announced their 16th Annual Run/Walk on April 28th at Cal State Fullerton and urged Council and the public to participate. He encouraged residents to register for organ donation at www.donatelifecalifornia.org or www.donavidacalifornia.org. Judy Fletcher expressed concerns regarding recent developments on Beach Boulevard and shared a conversation she had with Mayor Tait regarding the subject. She shared a conversation with Orange County Supervisor Shawn Nelson who said the homeless were being offered a multitude of services and would not be turned out on Beach Boulevard at the end of 30 days. He also noted they cannot control someone walking out on the program. She reported she told Mr. Nelson this was an overwhelming burden to the west Anaheim community and directly impacted quality of life and safety. She urged Council to ensure west Anaheim does not have to absorb more homeless because of the County's actions. Matthew Skaggs commented on California's housing crisis and stagnant wages and expressed concerns with an increasing homeless population. He addressed the importance of housing but also the importance of workforce training in sustaining it. He noted the need for a community safety net and supportive services. Wes Jones spoke about his belief that homeless people need to be good citizens just like everybody else. He referenced Item No. 14, regarding the La Palma Check-in Center, and opposed cutting services for the homeless. He stated no one knows what will happen when the housing program is over and what the level of street homelessness will be. He urged Council not to cut services at the La Palma Check-in Center as it is a necessary and valuable thing that should be expanded. Bob Donelson referenced a petition submitted to the City advocating for living wages for people in the resort area and noted his support for that resolution, as any business that is receiving public money should be required to pay a living wage. He referenced Item No. 15 and voiced his support for continuing Proposition 13. John Dunton shared his experience during a news conference where he was approached by the media regarding a student in Fullerton who made credible threats and lives in Anaheim. He reported a gun was recovered at the home and urged Council to have the Anaheim Police Department implement a gun buy-back program. Additionally, he questioned why Acting City Attorney Kristin Pelletier would not accept the position for City Attorney and asked her to please reconsider. Mr. Dunton also acknowledged Council actions in the community that are not always reported. Mark Richard Daniels commented on homelessness being a societal problem and spoke positively regarding Al Fresco Gardens, suggesting it could be placed at the Tustin Marine Base. He reported he walks down Beach Boulevard daily picking up trash and sees homeless people every day, but advised against putting everyone into one situation and stressed the need for a plan. Mike Robbins commended Council for rejecting plans for a streetcar along Harbor Boulevard and noted the need for a new City flag. He reported many homeless people have died on the streets City Council Minutes of March 6, 2018 Page 7 of 20 of Anaheim and the death rate was growing. He reported Anaheim has cut services for the homeless in the last few years and commented on the Bridges at Kraemer as a temporary solution. He suggested increasing support on the streets to keep people alive until housing can be delivered, including increasing the hours at the La Palma Check-in Center. He addressed housing people at the Baymont Motel and reported challenges with the County being lax in their support system. He suggested the City send staff to counter the problem of the County missing people and help solve the problem and move people into services. Rod Pierson reported serving on the advisory committee for improving Beach Boulevard and commented on the acknowledgement that it was west Anaheim's turn. He reported being discouraged when he heard about the homeless being housed in motels in west Anaheim. He referenced a vacant lot on Beach and Lincoln and efforts at encouraging quality businesses to locate there but noted challenges because of the existing conditions of the area. He expressed concerns that people were disproportionately being brought to the west Anaheim area and felt it was unfair. He wondered what that will do to the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan and whether Council was still committed to moving it forward. David Duran stated it was disheartening to hear some members of Council and the public speak about the homeless in a negative way. He disagreed with eliminating services at the La Palma Check-in Center and felt it showed the City does not care about citizens of Anaheim as Council Members were elected to serve the people, not corporate sponsors. He recommended Council start doing the right things for the citizens of Anaheim. Pam Donelson requested an update on short -term -rentals be given at the next Council meeting. She reported the County has over $800 million and it will only cost $1.5 million/year to shelter 99 people for six months and felt it could be done. Jeanine Robbins reported the People's Homeless Task Force has been serving as the food provider on Wednesdays at the La Palma Check-in Center for the last two months, set up a free thrift store of donated items, and provide take -away bags for the homeless. She referenced Item No. 14 and felt keeping the center open and helping those experiencing homelessness was more important that businesses inconvenienced by homeless individuals. The La Palma Center services approximately 90 individuals and she asserted there should be no action taken by the City until the County's actions have run their course. She added concerns were expressed by the Anaheim Police Department that the anti -camping ordinance may not be enforceable should the Check-in Center be closed. She urged Council to keep the center open and restore morning hours. Lou Noble spoke in opposition to closing the La Palma Check-in Center. He stated opening in the morning would allow people to store their belongings during the day and pick them up in the evening, as many who were displaced from the riverbed do not qualify for housing and were forced into the streets. Linda Lehnkering, Anaheim Poverty Taskforce, expressed concerns with gaps in the agenda report for Item No. 14 and reported they intend to send a letter detailing those concerns to Council. Specifically, she noted concerns over the use of the phrase "street exit" or "exits" without specifying what it means. She felt the staff report should include a detailed description of housing outcomes for those exited and differentiate between shelters, sober living facilities, transitional housing, and various forms of permanent housing including Section 8, vouchers, permanent supportive housing projects, shelter plus care, affordable housing inventory, and senior affordable projects. She noted the need to know how long individuals are housed, as they need to be permanently housed for over twelve months to be considered as having a successful placement. She addressed the La Palma Check-in Center and reported decreases in operating City Council Minutes of March 6, 2018 Page 8 of 20 and outreach were the result of recent funding cuts and felt it should remain open and expanded to early morning hours. She referenced Item No. 15 as it relates to possible funding for homeless services and closing loopholes would restore $11 million for schools, community colleges and other vital community services, and will benefit small businesses. Bryan Kaye reported trying to communicate with several City officials, but the response was the same, nothing can be done. He indicated he has been bullied and intimidated for five years by the Anaheim Police Department. Mr. Kaye reported he has attempted to report various police harassment incidences only to be ignored and asked Council to follow its own policies. Vern Nelson encouraged Council to stand firm against the proposal for a streetcar along Harbor Boulevard. He noted right after the riverbed has been cleared was not a good time to close the La Palma Check-in Center and stated it should remain open until there is a permanent housing solution. He addressed comments from west Anaheim residents complaining about the homeless living in motels and felt they would not have known about it if an article would not have appeared in the Orange County Register. He added they should not complain to Council but rather to the Board of Supervisors. He suggested having the County house individuals in the Resort District hotels to take some of the burden off west Anaheim. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/AGENDA REQUESTS: None CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: Interim City Manager Linda Andal provided an update regarding Short Term Rentals (STRs) stating it would be presented at the March 27, 2018 City Council meeting and a survey regarding Sunday hours at City libraries would be distributed next week with results reported back to Council and the public. She addressed public comments regarding homelessness including announcing a community meeting to be held at the Brookhurst Community Center on March 15th at 6:30 P.M. to share information, offered to share public information on the website following a meeting with County CEO Frank Kim and other city managers, confirmed the Beach Blvd. Specific Plan was not over and planning would continue, and summarized County efforts to respond to each city with security, programs, and shelter beds at the conclusion of the 30 -day motel vouchers. CONSENT CALENDAR: At 7:14 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered with Mayor Tait pulling Item No. 03 for separate discussion and consideration. MOTION: Council Member Kring 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 Barnes. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. ABSENT — 1: (Mayor Pro Tem Moreno). Motion carried. B105 1 • Receive and file minutes of the Community Services Board meeting of January 18, 2018 and Cultural and Heritage Commission meeting of January 18, 2018. D180 2• Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders to 911 Vehicle, Inc., in a combined amount not to exceed $115,000 including applicable taxes, for the removal of existing radio equipment and the installation of new 800 MHz Motorola mobile radios throughout the Anaheim Fire & Rescue fleet. City Council Minutes of March 6, 2018 Page 9 of 20 AGR- 4. Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve an agreement with Carpi & Clay, in the amount of 4729.0 $5,000 per month, for federal advocacy services for one year with two one-year optional renewals and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to administer the agreement and execute any optional renewals under the terms and conditions of the agreement. 5. Authorize the termination of four Underground or Overhead Power and/or A123 Communications License Agreements (Lease Audit Nos. 208379, 208380, 208381, and AGR -2515 208382) with the Southern Pacific Transportation Company for the construction, AGR -2516 maintenance and operation of aerial traffic signal interconnect cables which have been determined are no longer needed and authorize the Director of Public Works to take the necessary actions to terminate the License Agreements. AGR- 6. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer an 11013 agreement with Pacific Edge Engineering, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for on-call professional consulting and environmental services to support current and future housing and economic development needs for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2018 with two one-year optional renewals. AGR- 7. Approve an agreement with Sirsi Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $381,095, for 4962.A the purchase, implementation, and maintenance of the Horizon Integrated Library System, a cloud -based system, for a three-year term and authorize the Community Services Director, or designee, to extend the term of the agreement upon the same terms and conditions for up to two additional one-year terms for $115,000 per year. D116 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-023 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting rules and regulations for the retail sale, possession, and discharge of "Safe and Sane" fireworks pursuant to Anaheim Municipal Code Chapter 6.40 and repealing Resolution No. 2017-071. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE R100 CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Public Utilities General Manager or designee to submit a cost sharing grant application on behalf of the City of Anaheim to the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) for a CALFED Water Use Efficiency Grant to fund Anaheim's Community Water Assistance Program, to accept such grant funding as awarded and enter into a financing agreement with Reclamation, and to take such actions as are necessary in furtherance of the grant; authorizing the amendment of the Public Utilities Department budget for fiscal year 2018/2019 and subsequent fiscal years as appropriate; and determining that this resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) and Sections 15268, 15301(a) and (b), 15302(c) and 15304(b) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (grant of up to $125,000 for water efficient devices and turf replacement). 10. ORDINANCE NO. 6430 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF M142 ANAHEIM amending Chapter 6.16 (Weed Abatement) of Title 6 (Public Health and Safety) of the Anaheim Municipal Code requiring landowners to keep their property free of brush, refuse and/or noxious growth and allowing the City to abate the same on an expedited basis in cases of extreme fire danger, and finding and determining pursuant to City Council Minutes of March 6, 2018 Page 10 of 20 the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that this ordinance is not a project pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines (Introduced at Council meeting of February 27, 2018, Item No. 23). D114 11. Approve minutes of Council meeting of May 9, 2017. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR: AGR- 3. Approve the appointment of Robert Fabela to the position of City Attorney, effective 11012 Monday, April 9, 2018, subject to pre-employment processes, and the associated employment agreement. DISCUSSION: Mayor Tait announced Mr. Robert Fabela has approximately 28 years of experience as a practicing attorney with 22 years in the field of Public Agency Law. He addressed his previous employment, experience, qualifications, and education. Mayor Tait welcomed Mr. Fabela to the Anaheim family, commented on the quality of applicants, and thanked all who applied. He thanked Acting City Attorney Kristin Pelletier for her service and commended her for a job well done. MOTION: Mayor Tait moved to approve the appointment of Robert Fabela to the position of City Attorney, effective Monday, April 9, 2018, subject to pre-employment processes, and the associated employment agreement, seconded by Council Member Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. ABSENT — 1: (Mayor Pro Tem Moreno). Motion carried. D116 12. Receive and file the February 2018 report of the Office of Independent Review Group and the Anaheim Police Department's responses to the report. Interim City Manager Linda Andal introduced Michael Gennaco, OIR Group, and Acting Police Chief Julian Harvey and reported this was first time Mr. Gennaco's report was being presented to Council, as the past three times it was presented to the pilot Public Safety Board, and in the future will be presented to the new Public Review Board and will continue to be provided online. Mr. Gennaco presented results of the audit OIR Group conducts on a yearly basis of police processes, cases, and recommendations for improvements. He addressed major incidents including officer -involved shootings occurring during this audit period, internal affairs cases, and uses of force that did not involve deadly force. He noted recommendations do not intend to criticize for the sake of criticizing, but to offer suggestions on ways to improve processes. He thanked Council for its support in terms of transparency and oversight. Mayor Tait noted the importance of independence and credibility and asked Mr. Gennaco to share his background. Mr. Gennaco addressed his background and work experience including working for the U.S. Department of Justice. He emphasized the dynamic between the Anaheim Police Department and OIR Group over the years. He reported OIR is notified of critical incidents within an hour of the incident and respond right away. He reported OIR Group provided twenty-eight recommendations, twenty-six of which were agreed to, and stated that was evidence of a very healthy symbiotic, but also independent, relationship. City Council Minutes of March 6, 2018 Page 11 of 20 DISCUSSION: Council Member Faessel thanked those who participated in the pilot Public Safety Board, commented positively on the report, and asked regarding Anaheim's officer/population ratio and how that relates to other cities of comparable size to Anaheim. Acting Chief Harvey reported there are approximately 1.0 to 1.05 officers per 1,000 residents and Anaheim has one of the lowest per capita measurements aside from the cities of Bakersfield, San Jose, and Irvine. He explained other cities with significantly higher per capita rates, police their cities differently and having a high per capita rate does not necessarily equate to lower crime rates. Council Member Faessel asked about statistics in relation to use of force. Mr. Gennaco reported in terms of use of force, the numbers were decreasing but also noted the importance of ensuring the incident is thoroughly evaluated in terms of whether it is within a department's policy and expectations and whether it was necessary. Acting Chief Harvey reported the criteria the APD uses were incidents where an injury resulted, a complaint was made, hospitalization occurred, or when devices were used. Those incidents would be looked at through the department's Force Analysis System. In 2014, the department had 231 of those incidents and in 2017 there were 91. He commented on OIR identifying best practices throughout the country and reported the department has deployed many methods and techniques to minimize injuries. He reported that today injuries in the field are much fewer than the APD has had over the years. Council Member Vanderbilt commented on the City being forward -thinking in terms of body -worn cameras and suggested extending the time for the camera to be able to capture increased footage. Acting Chief Harvey stated the APD would consider any improvements in technology, including extending the buffering period to two minutes. Council Member Murray thanked Acting Chief Harvey, Mr. Gennaco, and the entire Police Department for their work. She listed accomplishments and continued efforts for reform and commented on Council, City staff, the APD, and the community working together towards improvements. Acting Chief Harvey reported Anaheim was the only city in the county that has a civilian oversight model. He thanked the City Manager's office, as well as Lylyana Bogdanovich, for their work. Mayor Tait referenced the two recommendations that were not agreed to and asked how that was resolved. Mr. Gennaco reported if he thought the disagreement was so untenable that OIR and the APR could not agree, there would be a different conversation at this time. OIR Group's recommendations still hold and will continue to work with the APD going forward. He noted it was a reasonable difference of opinion and they will continue to work together. Council Member Kring asked about the two recommendations in question, noted she agreed with the APD, and asked about coming to an agreement. Mr. Gennaco reported he will continue to look at the issues. Council Member Kring commended Acting Chief Harvey for his work in terms of staffing. MOTION: Mayor Tait moved to receive and file the February 2018 report of the Office of Independent Review Group and the Anaheim Police Department's responses to the report, seconded by Council Member Kring. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6: (Mayor Tait and Council City Council Minutes of March 6, 2018 Page 12 of 20 Members: Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. ABSENT — 1: (Mayor Pro Tem Moreno). Motion carried. Mayor Tait considered the agenda out of order and considered Item No. 16 prior to the remainder of the End of Consent Calendar. 0148 16. Consider renewing the City of Anaheim membership to the Association of California Cities Orange County for 2018. Mayor Tait reported Mayor Pro Tem Moreno had expressed interest in this item and suggested continuing the item to March 27, 2018. Council Member Murray noted the importance of proceeding with the business of the day and the organization has requested Council's decision on the matter. Assistant City Manager Greg Garcia presented details of the report, noting this item was being presented at the request of Council Member Murray. He explained the ACC -OC was formed in 2011 to represent the interests of Orange County cities on regional public policy issues. The ACC -OC provides cities with opportunities for local collaboration and cooperation on areas of mutual interest in order to develop solutions and solve problems to improve the quality of life for Orange County residents. He continued that there are currently 26 Orange County cities that are members of the ACC -OC and the City of Anaheim has been a member since its founding in 2011. Mr. Garcia concluded during the FY17/18 budget adoption in June 2017, staff was directed to not automatically renew the ACC -OC annual dues; therefore staff was seeking direction from Council regarding ongoing membership in this organization. DISCUSSION: In response to Mayor Tait's question, Mr. Garcia reported membership dues were included in the FY2017/2018 budget, but Council gave staff direction not to renew membership automatically. Council Member Murray reported Heather Stratman, CEO, ACC -OC, was in attendance and offered to respond to questions from Council. She reported the ACC -OC was focused on ensuring that Orange County has a voice and was successful in advocating for priorities of Council and the City, among them being pension reform. They have also partnered with other agencies to develop a long-term approach to ensure every city is engaged in a solution to reduce homelessness and addressed other important issues. She stressed the importance of the City continuing to have a seat at the table to ensure collaboration with city and county partners to effectively address these issues and noted the return on investment was quite significant. Mayor Tait reiterated Mayor Pro Tem Moreno's interest in participating in discussions on this item and suggested continuing the item until a full Council could be present. Council Member Kring stated she disagreed with a continuance and noted when Council first discussed putting this matter on the agenda, Mayor Pro Tem Moreno declared he would not be in attendance and did not request a continuance at that time. Council Member Vanderbilt stated he has questions about this matter and felt this was a chance to see if they could resolve the matter of distribution of the homeless, equally, between member cities. He reported the County Administrator told him they had to find hotels quickly, when they received the court order, and this may present an opportunity to work with the ACC -OC on this issue. City Council Minutes of March 6, 2018 Page 13 of 20 Council Member Murray stated she opposed the motion on the table because Council has an obligation to proceed with the business of the City even if not all Council Members can be in attendance and again noted the CEO of the organization was in attendance to respond to questions. Mayor Tait reported Mayor Pro Tem Moreno specifically asked that this item not be decided while he was not present. He noted he would give the same respect to each Council Member and that out of respect for Mayor Pro Tem Moreno's request, he moved to continue the item. MOTION: Mayor Tait moved to continue this item until the next Council meeting on March 27, 2018, seconded by Council Member Barnes. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 2: (Mayor Tait and Council Member Barnes). NOES — 4: (Council Members Murray, Vanderbilt, Kring, and Faessel). ABSENT — 1: (Mayor Pro Tem Moreno). Motion failed. DISCUSSION: Council Member Vanderbilt invited Heather Stratman, CEO, ACC -OC, to the podium and asked if the ACC -OC could use its leverage to recruit other cities to help streamline permanent, supportive housing. Heather Stratman, CEO, ACC -OC, spoke about a 2,700 -unit plan and the methodology used in calculations to ensure every city in the county had units. A business meeting was held to discuss the issue and help cities understand the process and the collective stakeholder group that was engaged in this topic. She added they were overlaying that plan with a financial funding plan using private, state, and existing county funding. She reported, in the big picture, all cities must be on board and suggested after the current homeless programs have expired, if nothing was done, the problems in the riverbed would return and increase. Council Member Vanderbilt stated Anaheim has done more than many other cities in terms of helping the homeless and spoke about the need for commitments from other cities. Ms. Stratman reported 31 out of 34 cities have reported into this process, but there was much more work to do and she noted the need to continue to be inclusive. She added Judge Carter was watching very closely and wants to see progress in this effort. Ms. Stratman stressed the need for permanent, supportive housing solutions and everyone was needed in the process. Council Member Vanderbilt spoke about assuring the public all cities were on board and will come through, and noted the important of having a "shared burden" so that one or two cities do not bear the brunt of the problem. Ms. Stratman referenced a meeting where they asked for site locations and 300 suggestions were received; not one of which was in Anaheim. Council Member Barnes noted her focus has to do with seniors and expressed disappointment that reports from the ACC -OC were not presented to the entire Council. In response to her question, Ms. Stratman reported that those who sign up to their distribution will receive information from the ACC -OC and do not necessarily need to be members. Council Member Kring reported the League of California Cities is state-wide and not county based, while the ACC -OC is based locally and make a lot of progress on important issues. She spoke in support of membership and reported if the City does not sign up, it will not be able to attend meetings for free. Council Member Murray reported there was no other issue that matters more, at this time, to residents than finding long-term solutions to homelessness. The best chance the county has is to City Council Minutes of March 6, 2018 Page 14 of 20 come together in a collaborative approach, where every city engages. ACC -OC is taking the lead on behalf of the county, to help things happen. If the City is not on the table, it will be operating in isolation and not part of a county process. She added the City that has held the brunt of homelessness is Santa Ana. She reported Fullerton and Orange have been stepping up and listed some of their efforts. Council Member Faessel advocated for continuing to support the organization as it was helping to address homelessness, which is a major issue in the area, and stated his support of the motion. Council Member Barnes thanked Council Member Murray and noted the importance of collaboration. She addressed the help of CityNet and what the City has accomplished with their help but questioned the value of membership considering the membership dues. In response to her question, Ms. Stratman reported they work closely with CityNet, a service provider. She reported the ACC -OC is not a service provider and reported their role is to pull information and resources together. Council Member Barnes felt there were City priorities that trump membership in the ACC -OC. Mayor Tait stated he would like to ascertain whether the City gets value from paying ACC -OC dues and felt the item should be continued out of respect for Mayor Pro Tem Moreno's request. Council Member Murray reported there were several issues needing attention tonight and did not feel it would be disrespectful to Mayor Pro Tem Moreno to act on it. She addressed prioritization and noted the City, alone, cannot fix the problem of homelessness. Anaheim needs to be at the table if it is going to find a solution. Council Member Barnes stated she was still not convinced and in response to her question, Ms. Stratman reported there has never been a time where the different agencies have come together towards this effort. She added if they do not, they will be under a federal mandate to do so. Council Member Murray stated the county and the ACC -OC were working hand -in -glove on this effort, as was the United Way. She reported service providers advocate for temporary, immediate solutions and homelessness would not be solved without creating permanent, supportive housing, which was where the ACC -OC is stepping in. If Anaheim is not part of that, other cities may choose not to be a part of that. Council Member Kring reported the ACC -OC does not build and is not a service provider, but are the "glue" that brings groups together to work towards solutions. MOTION: Council Member Kring moved to approve renewing the City of Anaheim membership to the Association of California Cities Orange County for 2018, seconded by Council Member Murray. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 3: (Council Members Murray, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 3: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Vanderbilt and Barnes). ABSENT — 1: (Mayor Pro Tem Moreno). Motion failed. Item continued to March 27, 2018. D116 13. Receive and file the Operation Home S.A.F.E. Final Report. Community Preservation Manager Sandra Sagert presented details of the report, stating on September 12, 2017, the City Council unanimously approved a resolution establishing "Operation Home S.A.F.E." which declared a state of emergency related to homelessness in the City, and set forth 15 action steps, including the final report. City Council Minutes of March 6, 2018 Page 15 of 20 Ms. Sagert reported one of the action items was Community Triage Day, which was held on December 19 where over 20 service providers and faith based organizations came together to reach out to the homeless along the Santa Ana River Trail and those citywide needing resources. Services such shelter, transportation, Hepatitis A vaccines, HIV testing, mental health services, educational opportunities, veteran services, drug abuse services, food, pet services, and haircuts were all provided. Overall, 640 services were provided and 55 people began the process to transitional housing. Ms. Sagert explained the Santa Ana River Trail (SART) was another action item and reported he SART was cleared on February 26 with over 700 individuals sheltered. The County expanded its temporary housing capacity at Bridges to accommodate additional bed space until the completion of the additional beds inside the facility by May or June. Once the 30 days of temporary shelter at the motels is up, the County plans to move into Phase 2. Since the last monthly report, Ms. Sagert reported almost all 15 action items have been completed with a few still on-going, such as joint law enforcement and county resources; expediting additional 100 beds at Bridges; and referral of additional sites for County of Orange's consideration for future housing opportunities. DISCUSSION: Council Member Murray thanked City staff for its work and Council colleagues for their support. MOTION: Council Member Murray moved to receive and file the Operation Home S.A.F.E. Final Report, seconded by Council Member Kring. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. ABSENT — 1: (Mayor Pro Tem Moreno). Motion carried. D116 14. Receive and file the City's Homeless Initiative Plan. Community Preservation Manager Sandra Sagert presented details of the report, stating on January 30, 2018, the City Council adopted a resolution that set forth a number of short- and long-term policy recommendations of the Homeless Policy Working Group. These serve as guiding principles to help the homeless community while ensuring neighborhoods and open spaces remain safe. Ms. Sagert explained staff has begun developing a plan based on the core policy recommendations and will continue to build upon the work that has already been completed. Anaheim has dedicated a number of resources toward helping the homeless community, including seeking grants, providing emergency solutions, and outreach services to permanent housing. The city's homeless initiatives are an introduction of a continuing plan that will evolve into a program of sustainability with initiatives being completed and celebrated. Redesign the City's Homelessness Webpage Ms. Sagert stated the city's webpage dedicated to homelessness should be used as a tool to those in need and those wishing to assist and volunteer, and demonstrated its main features. Within the next 30 days, staff will be launching the redesigned webpage which will provide a visual Pathway Home showing how a homeless individual can transition from homelessness to permanent housing. This visual roadmap shows the step of the process, from emergency shelters to transitional housing to permanent housing. The webpage will be interactive and intuitive to easily click on any of the service providers and be directly linked to their service webpage to learn how to get involved. City Council Minutes of March 6, 2018 Page 16 of 20 Similarly, she announced there will be a Pathway to Healing to assist individuals to heal with healthcare, addiction, abuse, and mental health services, such as Drug Free Anaheim and Lighthouse Foundation. The webpage will also provide a Pathway to Work. This area is crucial to a person's overall success as it leads towards independence and self-sufficiency. This Pathway will share job opportunities through Better Way Anaheim and Chrysalis, as well as other business partners interested in participating. Housina Opportunities As part of Pathway Home, Ms. Sagert explained housing is the core to ending homeless and staff is currently exploring at least two permanent housing development projects and, should the projects come to fruition, staff will be prepared to highlight the projects through comprehensive community outreach. The city has already contributed a tremendous amount of resources in housing, however the city recognizes emergency and permanent housing are crucial to ensuring long-term success and the City continues to focus on finding solutions. Ms. Sagert reported Bridges at Kraemer Place opened in May 2017 with 100 beds and an additional 60 temporary beds provided in an outside structure until the additional 100 beds are completed, which is expected in May/June 2018. Diamond Apartments is a housing unit dedicated to permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless, with a total of 25 one and two bedroom units, all of which are occupied. Ms. Sagert presented a video highlighting Rockwood Apartments' one-year anniversary (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJbVZJKlUvl). Rockwood Apartments dedicated at least 48 of its 70 units to homeless families, which are all currently occupied. The Housing Authority also continues to provide Section 8 housing subsidies, which at Rockwood total over $558,000 in Section 8 funds annually. Ms. Sagert continued the Housing Authority and city continue to research and submit applications for grant funding to provide housing citywide for the most vulnerable. Anaheim's Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) will be providing over $330,000 in the coming year to continue to help with funding for serval non-profit organizations working hard to help homeless residents. Grandma's House of Hope and Interval House are provided ESG funding for emergency shelter and homeless prevention for victims of human trafficking and/or domestic violence. Illumination Foundation, Pathways of Hope, Women's Transitional Learning Center, and Mercy House also receive funding for homeless prevention, rapid re -housing, and emergency shelter. Ms. Sagert also reported the city created two pilot programs: In 2014, HAPP (Homeless Assistance Pilot Program) was created to provide supportive services for homeless families with children enrolled in Anaheim schools. Anaheim has referred over 500 individuals (198 adults and 327 children) in 182 households to HAPP, with 72 households obtaining permanent housing. In 2017, the Chronically Homeless Individuals Pilot Program (CHIPP) was created and has assisted 22 chronically homeless individuals with eight clients housed, eight enrolled in case management, and six engaged in preliminary services. Full Recuperative Care In a Pathway to Healing, Ms. Sagert explained full recuperative care is another essential component for success in ending the cycle of homelessness. The city has entered into conversations with several partners and is identifying properties to create opportunities in this area through a partnership with a non-profit to provide medical, dental, and psychological services to the underserved, a program that has been highly successful in the city of Fullerton where they have served close to 20,000 residents. Staff is also in discussion to explore a full City Council Minutes of March 6, 2018 Page 17 of 20 service recuperative wellness center which will aim to house and care for at least 50 homeless individuals. Jobs Component Pathway to Work, Ms. Sagert explained, is an essential initiative to self-sufficiency with an ability to earn income and retain employment. Staff was successful in winning the bid to bring Chrysalis, a Los Angeles based organization that has served more than 58,000 low-income and homeless individuals, to Anaheim. Chrysalis provides the tools and support necessary for individuals to succeed in the job market and further serves as an employer. It is anticipated that this jobs component could be operational this calendar year. Following Chrysalis' Board's unanimous approval to locate in Anaheim, staff has already received great interest from business partners to provide jobs and funding, including from the County of Orange. Staff will continue its contract with Better Way Anaheim to offer gift cards in exchange for entry- level work in beautifying areas of our city, such as our parks. This program is already showing success with an increase in demand. Most importantly, the homeless participants are ready for the next step in potential job opportunities. County Database for Available Beds Ms. Sagert noted it has become increasingly clear that real-time communication between the county, cities, and agencies is necessary to ensure homeless individuals receive a bed, when agreeable. Staff is working closely with the County of Orange as they create a database with the locations and number of beds countywide. Anaheim also uses ESG service funds to provide funding to 2-1-1 Orange County to help with federally mandated continuum of care coordination for a unified homeless management information system countywide. Safety in our Parks While finding solutions to end homelessness, staff recognizes the importance of striking a balance and must maintain the safety in and around the city's open space. Ms. Sagert reported staff created a pilot program to educate and provide resources to the homeless individuals in parks to maintain safety and encourage homeless individuals to take shelter at one of the many beds throughout the county. Since January 22, 2018, there have been a total of 285 incidents related to abandoned vehicles, park maintenance issues such as lights out, graffiti, abandoned property left after parks were closed, and patrons in the park after closing. Staff has already seen a significant decrease in some after-hours activity in parks. La Palma Check -In Center Ms. Sagert explained, since 2013, the city opened the La Palma Check -In Center as a starting point and a means to provide storage space and outreach services to the homeless. The check- in center, operated by Mercy House, served a very important purpose at the time as the city was beginning its quest to find long-term solutions. The original agreement with Mercy House authorized them to conduct outreach services while operating a check-in center as a storage facility for the personal property of homeless individuals. The current operations of the La Palma Check -In Center have not only decreased over the past year, but outreach services have decreased significantly and are no longer serving its intended and original purpose. Additionally, although the current usage is approximately 90 individuals City Council Minutes of March 6, 2018 Page 18 of 20 using the space, it must be noted that the space receives only a few new -comers and is generally being used to store property for days rather than a means to store property to end homelessness. With the success of CityNet, a team of non-profit professionals who assist Anaheim on its work to end homelessness, as well as the Homeless Collaborative, which includes Mercy House, who operates the 24-hour shelter at Bridges at Kraemer Place, and the La Palma Check -In Center, solutions towards homelessness have changed dramatically. Overall, since 2014, CityNet has successfully exited over 950 homeless individuals into housing with a 92% retention rate. Recent discussion with Mercy House's Director of OC Emergency Shelters, Services and Outreach, has suggested a preference to reallocate and reprioritize the La Palma Check -In Center's resources towards additional housing opportunities. As such, staff will look into reprioritizing funding towards ending homelessness. Resources in this area could expedite and create more opportunities for staff to target greater programs. Ms. Sagert thanked the City's partners that continue to dedicate numerous hours in programs and outreach, which attributed to the success of the current programs and upcoming programs, such as CityNet, Illumination Foundation, Mercy House, Grandma's House of Hope, Drug Free Anaheim, Lighthouse, and Pathways of Hope. As the city's Homeless Initiative Plan continues to develop and evolve, Ms. Sagert noted it will be made available on the city's homeless webpage with periodic reports to Council. DISCUSSION: Council Member Faessel hoped information will be provided in the future regarding the meaning of "street exits" and the effectiveness of some of the programs offered. In response to his question, Ms. Sagert reported Mercy House will be working with the City for a wind -down plan and working with CityNet to address the individuals currently using the storage facility at the La Palma Check-in Center. Mercy House is very supportive and looking to move those individuals into ending their homelessness. Furthermore, she confirmed there are 60 beds available, as of yesterday, at the Bridges at Kraemer. In response to Council Member Faessel's question, she reported there is a constant fluid of available beds throughout the county and she has requested daily updates. Mayor Tait commended staff for the report, Council colleagues, and the Homeless Working Group for their great work. MOTION: Mayor Tait moved to receive and file the City's Homeless Initiative Plan, seconded by Council Member Kring. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. ABSENT — 1: (Mayor Pro Tem Moreno). Motion carried. R100 15. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM supporting California Proposition 13 and the ongoing protection of property owners' rights under our California Constitution. DISCUSSION: Mayor Tait noted support for Proposition 13 but felt there was no need for Council to take a position on it, as a body. Council Member Kring reported she requested this item because there were people in Sacramento wanting to go after Proposition 13 and commented on proposed changes to commercial properties. Council Member Murray spoke in support of the resolution and suggested directing staff to send a letter to the Governor and the City's Legislative Delegation with the outcome of this vote and the support of the City to keep Proposition 13 intact. B105 City Council Minutes of March 6, 2018 Page 19 of 20 Council Member Vanderbilt asked regarding a Legislative Platform Document reviewed annually by Council and felt that would be a suitable document. Assistant City Manager Greg Garcia reported there was nothing specific to Proposition 13 in the document. Council Member Faessel expressed support for Proposition 13, agreed with the Mayor in terms of Council taking a position at this time, but stated he will support the motion. MOTION: Council Member Kring moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2018-025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM supporting California Proposition 13 and the ongoing protection of property owners' rights under our California Constitution, seconded by Council Member Murray. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 4: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Murray, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. ABSTAIN — 2: (Council Members Vanderbilt and Barnes). ABSENT — 1: (Mayor Pro Tem Moreno). Motion carried. 17. Consider appointments to the Sister City Commission to fill unscheduled vacancies with terms ending June 30, 2018 and June 30, 2019; and scheduled vacancies with terms ending June 30, 2020. DISCUSSION: Council Member Faessel proposed appointing the eight applicants to fill the eight vacant positions. Council Member Kring noted that Ms. Dinwiddie was interested in being reappointed and indicated wanting to increase outreach to encourage increased participation. Appointment: (unscheduled vacancy of Matthew Hicks) Appointment: (unscheduled vacancy of Julia Erdkamp) Appointment: (unscheduled vacancy of Yanni Guo) (term ending June 30, 2018) (term ending June 30, 2019) (term ending June 30, 2019) [Re] Appointment: Lori Dinwiddie (term ending June 30, 2020) (Incumbent, Lori Dinwiddie) Appointment: (vacancy of Pepe Avila) Appointment: (vacancy of Deborah Juliani) Appointment: (vacancy of Mark Lopez) Appointment: (vacancy of Jeanne Tran) (term ending June 30, 2020) (term ending June 30, 2020) (term ending June 30, 2020) (term ending June 30, 2020) Mayor Tait nominated Lori Dinwiddie for re -appointment. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Murray, Barnes, Vanderbilt, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. ABSENT — 1: (Mayor Pro Tem Moreno). Motion carried; Lori Dinwiddie was re -appointed. City Council Minutes of March 6, 2018 Page 20 of 20 MOTION: Council Member Kring moved to continue the remaining appointments to the City Council meeting of March 27, 2018, seconded by Mayor Tait. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES – 6: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES – 0. ABSENT – 1: (Mayor Pro Tem Moreno). Motion carried. Item continued to March 27, 2018. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/AGENDA REQUESTS: Council Member Faessel reported his attendance at the Anaheim Small Business Organization (ASBO) event where Mayor Tait spoke regarding entrepreneurial small businesses as well as his participation in a Metropolitan Water District state water project inspection tour with community members last weekend. Council Member Vanderbilt reported he attended a private tour of the Orange County Animal Shelter in Tustin and announced the WAND BBQ at Maxwell Park on April 21st, 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Council Member Barnes thanked Community Services Director Brent Dennis for his presentation at the Center Gallery, announced March 20th is World Happiness Day, announced the next CityNet meeting on Wednesday at the Central Library, and referred the community to the city's website for information on the next 13th MEU meeting. Council Member Kring announced the Anaheim Family YMCA's 51st Good Friday Breakfast at 7:00 A.M. on March 30th at the City National Grove, the 4th Annual Guns & Hoses fitness competition on Saturday, April 7th at 9:00 A.M. at the North Net Fire Training Center with proceeds benefitting scholarship funds, and March 8th at International Women's' Day. Council Member Murray acknowledged her sister for attending the meeting, reported her participation in the ACC -OC delegation trip to Sacramento over the past two days and its advocacy efforts, wished Brent Dennis well in his future position in Tucson, and thanked Kristin Pelletier for her work as Acting City Attorney over the past two years. Mayor Tait thanked the Anaheim Small Business Organization (ASBO) for hosting the entrepreneurial event and for the Brian Chuchua Award, reported his attendance at a Cal State Fullerton event last Thursday honoring current and past political leaders in Orange County, thanked Brent Dennis for his service to Anaheim and the community, and thanked Kristin Pelletier for her help and efforts in leading the city. ADJ.QU -NM-ENT- With no further business before the City Council and without objection, Mayor Tait adjourned the n eeting-nf-Marc:h ET 2011 at 9:58 P.M. Re'specifuff s-ubmitted, eresa B ss, CMC Assistant City Clerk