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04/10/2018ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 10, 2018 The special meeting of April 10, 2018 was called to order at 2:38 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 April 6, 2018. PRESENT: Mayor Tom Tait and Council Members Jose F. Moreno, James Vanderbilt, and Lucille Kring. Council Member Denise Barnes joined the meeting at 2:59 P.M. ABSENT: Council Members Kris Murray and Stephen Faessel STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Manager Linda Andal, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and Acting City Clerk Theresa Bass WORKSHOP: Capital Improvement Program Interim City Manager Linda Andal introduced the workshop,noted this was the first of six budget - related workshops between now and the scheduled fiscal year 2018/2019 budget adoption on June 19, 2018, and reported staff was addressing the budget earlier this year to allow Council the opportunity to review all aspects of the budget. She addressed feedback from last year's District meeting and stated community engagement would continue this year. Finance Director Debbie Moreno reported the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) was a 5 -year fiscal and planning tool that allowed Anaheim to allocate budget for capital projects to rehabilitate, improve, and/or build new public infrastructure, such as streets, parks, and libraries. She further explained CIP projects involve major City investments that produce outputs with long and useful life spans, with a minimum threshold of $50,000, and are funded by various sources of revenue that often have restrictions on how they can be spent. Ms. Moreno explained the CIP was a preliminary plan that included five years of projected capital needs, with only the first year adopted with the proposed budget in June, and approval of the five- year funding plan would not constitute approval of each individual project as they would be brought back to Council for final approval and contract award. She noted, until a contract was awarded, projects may change in scope or be re -prioritized based on current circumstances. She described the project categories of Recreation, Parks and Libraries, Downtown Projects and Municipal Facilities, Commercial Entertainment Venues, Electric Systems, Water Systems, Wastewater, and Transportation Improvements, and noted these projects represented $230AM worth of preliminary proposed capital improvements for the 2018/19 fiscal year. In regards to funding, Ms. Moreno noted it funding fluctuated from year to year, so the completion of a sizeable project in a prior year may appear as a drop in funding the following year, but it was simply a representation of the normal ebb and flow as projects move from design through construction. She reiterated CIP projects were funded by various sources of revenue that often have restrictions on how they can be spent and Enterprise Funds and Capital Projects Funds make up the bulk of funding sources, at 49% and 43% respectively. Enterprise funds come from operational revenues, user fee surcharges, and restricted bond proceeds. Capital Projects funds City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 2 of 27 were derived primarily from developer impact fees, restricted bond proceeds, and restricted transportation grants. She explained the remaining projects were funded by special revenue funds that come largely from the City's share of state gasoline taxes, restricted tax assessments in the Anaheim Resort and Tourism Improvement Districts, and restricted Federal grants. She addressed a new tool staff was using to display the City's CIP projects - an online -based GIS mapping tool that highlights all the preliminary proposed CIP projects in a gallery format. Ms. Moreno announced the tool would be available to the public on the City's website at www.Anaheim.net/mVcitVbudget. Ms. Moreno displayed the Story Maps tool, as an easy -to -navigate tour of the preliminary proposed Capital Improvement Plan, where users will get an early look at what projects are being considered with photos and locations plotted on the Anaheim map. She explained residents could tour the project map at their convenience and provide feedback at their local community meetings later this month or through the Budget webpage at www.Anaheim.net/mycitybudget. She noted that three project categories fell under the "Ensuring Quality of Life" functional grouping, with projects aimed at improving parks and libraries, infrastructure improvements to municipal facilities, and improvements to the Anaheim Convention Center. Larry Pasco, Community Services Director, highlighted department projects currently in the planning stages for the upcoming fiscal year, including park restroom renovations, complete re- do of Barton Park, complete renovation of Julianna Park, building additional amenities at Palm Lane Park, negotiations to purchase the Ball Road Basin to build a sports complex, and construction of the Logan Wells Memorial Skate Zone. Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee shared Public Utilities projects and addressed the City's investments in vital infrastructure to improve reliability, enhance service delivery, and transition towards a sustainable future, including streetlight additions and improvements, system undergrounding, energy generation projects, pumping/regulating stations, and water mains. Public Works Director Rudy Emami presented details of Public Works projects including neighborhood rehabilitation (Acacia, Kings Court, and Sabina Neighborhood Improvements), arterial street rehabilitation, sidewalk gap closure (Cerritos Avenue Sidewalk Improvements), and sewer construction and improvements. He addressed requirements for the City to continue receiving Measure M funding and reported it was critical to balance the needs on arterials and local streets to ensure compliance. Anaheim Fire & Rescue Chief Randy Bruegman highlighted three key Fire and Rescue projects under the 2018/2019 Capital Improvement Projects, including completing construction of new Fire Station #5, construction of a new Platinum Triangle Fire Station, and construction of a new Emergency Operation Center at the Platinum Triangle. Ms. Moreno presented the dates of the upcoming community outreach meetings and City Council workshop and Commission meetings, with flyers in English and Spanish available at the entrance to the Council Chamber. She explained staff would be providing a brief overview and introduction to the preliminary proposed FY 2018/19 budget, followed by a breakout session where residents will have the opportunity to learn more and ask questions of department representatives. Additionally, staff will continue to use the $100 activity card and question card to gauge where residents' priorities fall, the OpenGov tool, and the Balancing Act tool online for residents to further expand their knowledge and provide input in the process. City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 3 of 27 In response to Council Member Vanderbilt's question regarding the Emergency Operations Center, Chief Bruegman explained the existing EOC was in the Public Utilities yard within seven modular units that were made available, grouped together, and provided approximately 1,800 square feet of working space in a footprint of 3,800 square feet. To build a sufficient EOC for the City, approximately 5,000 square feet will be needed and Chief Bruegman addressed the need for an additional ladder truck and staffing. Mayor Tait asked regarding the percentage of calls involving ladder trucks and Chief Bruegman reported 4% of calls involve fires but did not have information regarding the times the aerial ladder was deployed. Mayor Tait expressed concerns about response times and maneuverability. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno asked whether there was information on the City's website regarding historical accomplishments and monitoring the success of the City's programs. Finance Director Moreno reported all the City's budgets were available online, but the City does not perform a reconciliation in terms of what has been completed, as these were multi-year programs. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno felt it important to evaluate historical accomplishments and projects that may have been left out. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Moreno's inquiry regarding plans for new community centers, Mr. Pasco reported staff was reviewing the Planning for Parks document to assess recommendations and feedback was received in terms of a senior center, family resource center, or community centers. Mr. Pasco explained there were no current plans for new buildings, but staff will be identifying opportunities for doing so. He addressed differences between family resource centers and community centers, commented on possible sources of funding, and reported the cost of building the Ponderosa Center was $13 million for the building. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno commended Public Works Director Emami and Mayor Tait for their recent trip to Puerto Rico to help the hurricane victims there. In response to his inquiry regarding plans for areas around Olive Street that seem to be the most dilapidated, Mr. Emami identified it as the Sabina Neighborhood Improvements project and addressed specific improvements planned for the area as well as funding. Council Member Vanderbilt referenced a development on Anaheim Boulevard and La Palma and the loss of a lane. He understood signal coordination would make up for the loss of that dedicated lane. He asked when that area would be addressed and Mr. Emami addressed the two projects involving that intersection including required developer street improvements which are not within the CIP and that timing for the signal coordination project will be next year. Mayor Tait asked regarding the Olive Hills Water Tank project and Public Utilities General Manager Lee reported the tank project has been terminated and alternative projects were being put into place and were expected to be completed in the next year -and -a -half. Mayor Tait commented on the location of the existing EOC being a wise choice. He expressed concerns building a new one at the Platinum Triangle, as it is a more -dense area. Chief Bruegman reported consideration was given to it being in a flood plain area and the existing location has issues with flooding and other locations would be viable, as well. Mayor Tait questioned the need for a new facility. Mayor Tait adjourned the special meeting of the Anaheim City Council at 3:31 P.M. and called to order the regular meeting of the Anaheim City Council (in joint session with the Successor Agency to the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency) at 3:31 P.M. City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 4 of 27 PRESENT: Mayor Tom Tait and Council Member Jose F. Moreno, James Vanderbilt, Denise Barnes, and Lucille Kring. Council Member Kris Murray joined the meeting during closed session. Council Member Stephen Faessel joined the meeting at 5:34 P.M. ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None CLOSED SESSION: At 3:32 P.M., Mayor Tait recessed to closed session for consideration of the following items: Successor Agency to the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: The Successor Agency to the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency v. Westgate Investment Group, LLC, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2015- 00809143-CU-BC-CJC City Council: 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential case. 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential case. 4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Orange County Catholic Worker, et al., v. Orange County, et al., USDC Court Case No. 18 -CV -00155 -DOC (KESx) 5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Section 54957 (b)(1) of the California Government Code) Title: City Manager 6. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code) Agency Designated Representative: Jason Motsick, Acting Human Resources Director and Avery Associates Name of Employee Organizations: City Manager At 5:13 P.M., Mayor Tait reconvened the Anaheim City Council and adjourned the Successor Agency to the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency. INVOCATION: Pastor Mike Safford, Vineyard Church of Anaheim FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Kris Murray City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 5 of 27 PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing Dreamers and Doers Recipients Mayor Tait recognized Disney Dreamers and Doers recipients including Luminary recipients CJ Writer, Orange Lutheran HS; and Jake Chao, Oxford Academy; and Shining Stars Jesse Aguirre, Katella High School; Elianna Peng, Villa Park High School; Taira Ramdhani, Cypress High School; Karina Ramirez, Oxford Academy; and Kayla Wood, Magnolia High School, for their positive impact on the community through community service projects. Disney Ambassador Mikey Trujillo explained Disney's Dreamers and Doers program and thanked award recipients for their efforts. Recognizing OCAC Pasion y Tumbao Project for winning two World Silver Medals within Kids Latin Dance Division Orange County Creative Arts Center Instructor Marco Rosas and OCAC Program Director Brenda Huey -Rosas accepted the proclamation recognizing the group for winning two World Silver Medals within the Kids Latin Dance Division and thanked the City for its support At 5:28 P.M., Mayor Tait called to order the Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint session with the City Council). ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items, except public hearing): Prior to receipt of public comments, a brief decorum statement was provided by Acting City Clerk Theresa Bass. Cecil Jordan Corkern said a prayer for the President, read a passage from the Bible, and alleged Disney used subliminal messages in its animation. R. Joshua Collins, Homeless Advocates for Christ, spoke regarding the homeless, noting it was a serious problem and people were dying from it. He alleged the homeless were still being cited for storing property in public places and their property was destroyed. He questioned why such laws were in place, commented on the lack of affordable housing, and urged Council to repeal anti - camping laws. Jake Chao, Student Body President at Oxford Academy, invited Council and the public to the 20th Anniversary Oxford Academy Festival on April 14, 2018, at the Oxford Academy Campus. Jerry Amante, Executive Director, Anaheim Hotel and Lodging Association, spoke in opposition of Item No. 28 on the agenda, opining it was a job -killing initiative. He used as an example, mandating living -wages at LAX hotels and subsequently becoming poorer than hotels elsewhere and losing 10% of their employees. Mr. Amante stated it had a detrimental effect on the economic vitality of the city and quality of life for its residents and urged Council to think twice before approving this item. Sergio Gonzalez, Retired Firefighter, opposed Item No. 28, noting it was a job -killing initiative, would hurt workers and their families, and threaten the economic health and growth of the City. He stated it was based on a study that was not objective and paid for by the same entities who were using it as a tool to further an agenda. He opined many hotel and restaurant employees will lose hours or lose their jobs. He stated the initiative may affect current projects and future projects within Anaheim and will reduce revenue to the City, urging the public to research this initiative and the negative consequences it will have. City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 6 of 27 Sgt. Sarbonne, Sunburst Youth Academy, explained the quasi -military program was designed for at -risk youth and was free. Sgt. Sarbonne reported additional information can be found at www.sunburstvouthacademv.com. Ms. Carballo, Sunburst Youth Academy Graduate, reported she was a student who was at risk of not graduating, lost her mom to cancer, and lost motivation. The program was instrumental in helping her succeed and graduate from high school; and she reported, she now attends college and plans on joining the U.S. Marines. John Acosta thanked Council and City staff for their work and support. Jennifer Ayres spoke in defense to citizens' rights to park vehicles on City streets and the banning of RVs from parking on City streets because of the mishandling of the homeless issue. She opposed Item No. 26 and urged Council to deny it. Lorenzo opposed Item No. 26, commented on earth being for all living species, and urged Council to act carefully. William Fitzgerald, Home Owners Maintaining Our Environment, referenced a prior Council meeting and actions supporting the Disney tax loophole that cheated Anaheim schools out of millions of dollars. He addressed the U.S. Army, Rainbow Division use of a rainbow flag with the slogan, "Lest we forget" and the current use of the rainbow flag by another group. He addressed further comments to Mayoral Candidate Ashley Aitkins. Tim Schindler commented on existing breweries in the City and opined there was no need for more and urged Council to pull the reigns on them. He called on Disney to pay their employees a living wage, stated Disney does not need subsidies, and apologized to attending union representatives for his prior disrespectful behavior. He urged everyone to show respect to each other and the community. Jill Kanzler, Executive Director, Support Our Anaheim Resort (SOAR), listed benefits the Anaheim Resort District provides to the community including sales tax revenues and job creation and urged Council and City voters to deny Item No. 28. Reuben Franco, President and CEO, Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, opposed Item No. 28, commented on the importance of economic development and opined if the initiative passed, Anaheim would no longer be considered a good place to do business. He noted the importance of policy -makers working together with businesses to address the City's socio- economic challenges. He expressed concerns this initiative will set precedence; is a slippery slope where medium and small businesses will be affected; and will force employers to cut jobs, hours, or shut down. Nancy VanValkenburgh referenced Item No. 26 and a questioned who was surveyed because she was not aware of it and was not afforded a chance to respond. She reported living in her RV and parking in a commercial area where she keeps an eye on various businesses. She reported there are hundreds of people living in RVs in the City and wondered where they will go if the item was approved. Mark Whisenant opposed Item No. 26, noting he is an RV owner, and the initiative will affect not only residential, but commercial and industrial areas as well. He urged Council to consider the matter carefully as it will negatively impact the quality of life. John Dunton commented on the City losing good employees because of politics and existing vacancies not being filled. He reported residents were complaining their calls to the City were not City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 7 of 27 being returned and addressed the importance of responding in a timely manner. Additionally, he spoke in support of Julian Harvey as the Anaheim Police Department Chief. Kenneth Batiste spoke regarding divisions in the country; the increasing disparity between the rich and the poor, and frustrations within the City regarding the homeless, and Disneyland not paying their share of the taxes or paying fair wages to their employees. He alleged City Council was paid off by Disneyland and urged Council to do the right thing for Anaheim residents. Ron Bengochea spoke in opposition to Item No. 26, noting the problem was that the City does not enforce its current laws. He reported permit parking does not work at it only shifts the problem to other areas of the City. He added homeowners and businesses should have the right to park their vehicles where they want. Mr. Bengochea thanked Mayor Tait and Council Member Vanderbilt for attending the Vietnam Veterans' event at Savannah High School. Arnold Gregg reported sending an email to all Council Members on March 28th urging Council to join other cities and the County of Orange in their rejection of Governor Brown's Sanctuary State Law. He opined the law was against the U.S. Constitution, Congressional Legislation, and case law and felt it was a violation of the oath of office taken by Governor Brown. He requested City Council adopt a resolution that joins the County and other cities in opposition to the Sanctuary State law. Duane Roberts reported last month the City was soliciting input at community meetings as to what residents wanted in a new Police Chief and he proposed the new Chief should have a strong commitment to ensuring the Anaheim Police Department respects the civil rights and civil liberties of everyone who lives, works, and plays in the community as all persons deserve to be treated equally and fairly, without bias or prejudice by officers and he reported the U.S. and California Constitutions offer everyone additional guarantees. He expects the new Chief to strive to make sure every officer abides by the constraints on their powers and that every officer receives more than an adequate amount of training on how to minimize the use of force, especially dealing with uncooperative suspects and should emphasize de-escalation over confrontation and the use of flexible techniques to reduce the need to rely on force. Mr. Roberts addressed homelessness, the importance of a livable wage and access to housing, and stressed the anti -camping ordinances make the matter much worse. He urged Council to support UNITE HERE. Wes Jones shared the story of a friend who was living on the riverbed, got placed 30 days in a mote,l and later placed at the Bridges at Kraemer. He opined the City needs to build more shelters to take care of its homeless instead of giving millions away in subsidies. Additionally, he felt it was time for Disney to give back and Council needed to make sure it happened. Artemis Bell, Disney employee, referenced earlier comments regarding a survey and reported she and her roommate were represented in it and answered as truthfully as possible. She reported she lives in constant fear of losing her apartment and lives in constant stress. She spoke in support of a living wage and noted almost two-thirds of employees at Disney are paid poverty wages. Denise Anderson, Disney employee, stated workers work very hard and are tired of being told to find another job, if they do not like making $11 per hour. She urged Council to support UNITE HERE and reported she has watched wages diminish over the years while higher management make more money. Lenore Albert -Sheridan reported she is running for Orange County District Attorney and addressed her experience, qualifications, education, and platform. She asked for the community's vote to become the first female elected District Attorney in Orange County. City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 8 of 27 Jeanine Robbins referenced an article about Anaheim in Government Magazine and stated Anaheim has a city model that is to be avoided at all costs. She addressed a press conference where Council Members spoke about the minimum wage and reported Disney Resort employees want a $15 per hour minimum wage to increase gradually to $18 per hour in 2022. Ms. Robbins stated the resort area contributes to homelessness with poverty wages and needed to start paying a living wage to their employees. Council Member Kring reported she was not there personally and that the information Ms. Robbins referenced was in a blog. Mike Robbins reported Item No. 28 was addressed as a job -killing initiative but opined it is an initiative to protect workers from living on the streets due to poverty wages. He read the names of people who have not survived on the streets of Anaheim. Todd Ament, CEO, Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, opposed Item No. 28 and opined the issue will do little in addressing the high cost of living in Anaheim. He felt the survey referenced earlier was generated for political reasons, as the unions were seeking to negotiate at the ballot box rather than at the bargaining table. He urged Council and voters to vote against the initiative and alleged if passed, it will stop current projects in the City, cost many jobs, and will deter future developments in Anaheim and cause companies to invest elsewhere. Mark Richard Daniels commented on the need to look towards the future and addressed Disney paying poverty wages. He spoke in support of Item No. 28 and suggested looking into who SOAR is giving their money to. He alleged businesses will not leave the City if it demands payment of a living wage and noted the need to make it work for people now and future generations. Rebecca (Becky) Murphy reported coming to Anaheim by way of the Disneyland College Program and explained the program serves as a jump-start to a career in the hospitality industry. She addressed her education, training, experience, and growth working for the Disney Resort and stated, through Disneyland, she was able to fulfill her dreams. Trevor O'Neil referenced Item No. 28 and opined it was a political piece to justify support for an $18 minimum wage initiative, and a direct attack on the economic engine of the City, the Anaheim Resort District, and the City's main revenue stream. He added the Economic Roundtable has a politically -motivated agenda and suggested other items Council may consider in addition to the current report. Council Member Murray stressed the intimidation of speakers was not warranted, particularly those who are residents. Mayor Tait did not feel anyone was being intimidated and encouraged the public to be respectful. Xochilt Tenorio expressed concerns with speeding in the City and addressed the number of people who were killed last year because of speeding. She reported she lives on West Ball Road and has witnessed several accidents due to racing and speeding. She urged Council to resolve the problem, reported reaching out to the Anaheim Police Department, and urged everyone to work together in efforts to increase public safety. Bob Donelson referenced Item No. 28 and felt it was sad to see what Disneyland does to its employees. He contrasted Disney's wages with rents within the city, shared personal challenges with working minimum wage jobs and later moving to union jobs, and alleged Disney gets money from the City, which increases their profits but they do not return it to the workers. He suggested City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 9 of 27 the minimum wage in Orange County should be $22.50 or higher per hour and if every worker went on strike, Disneyland would do what is right. Vern Nelson commented on the phrase used by those who oppose Item No. 28 as a "job -killer initiative" but saw it as a threat. He stated he looks forward to debunking propaganda against the initiative and sang a revised version of "The Mickey Mouse Song." Carol Carr presented a proposal to help with the homeless epidemic, "The Land of Refuge," and explained amenities, services, and security of the proposed micro -cities. "The Cameraman" welcomed the new City Attorney and hoped he will make the right decisions. He referenced the empty lot on the corner of Lincoln and Beach Boulevard and discussed political signs posted there and his opinion of District Attorney Tony Rackauckas. He described his experience with submitting a public records request to both the DA's office and the Anaheim Police Department and noted the need to keep the La Palma Check-in Center open. Glynndana Sherlin-Sanchez, Disney employee, referenced Item No. 28 and reported she, along with many of her coworkers, took the survey and it was legitimate. She indicated she loves her job and has been working at Disney for thirty years, but has concerns of where she will live, sleep, and eat each night. She stated to her and many others, basic needs are a luxury and she wondered how she can be poor, working 40 hours a week, for a company that makes millions of dollars. Jeff LeTourneau, Northern Orange County Vice Chair of the Democratic Party, stated they vehemently oppose giving money to corporate interests and opined the measure under Item No. 28 will address the matter so that people will at least have a place to live and food on their table. On the topic of the pride flag, he referenced Council comments in an Orange County Register article and the refusal to second a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno in a previous Council meeting, and questioned political motivations. Council Member Murray reported the vote last week was not about putting up the pride flag and addressed the defeat of the first gay member of City Council. Jeff Karish, anaheimneedsimprovement.com, referenced previous comments from Ms. Kanzler, but opined she omitted items when she implied that the presence of Disney helped the City through tough times. He addressed the City's hiring freeze while maintaining police officers and firefighters dedicated to Disney and the bond financing and ownership of the parking structure. He referenced Item No. 18 and noted the need to have something to compare it against. Yesenia Rojas reported her salary was not enough to pay her bills, pay her rent, and be active in her community. She spoke in support of Item No. 28 and stated she would like to volunteer to work with UNITE HERE to fight for victory in district elections. Gary Gephardt spoke about the increased cost of living and stated many people who have low skills were paid less than minimum wage. Armando Gonzalez referenced an article in the Orange County Register regarding a Disney cast member who died in her car. He reported he has worked for Disney for 4'/2 years, but is now homeless. He stated people were not asking for money directly from the City but urged Council to be fair with the people in need. Jorge Iniestra reported he has been working at the Disneyland Hotel for over twenty years and stated most Disney cast members love their jobs and do not see Disney as an enemy, but object to their work not being valued. They are asking Disney to pay a living wage so that people are City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 10 of 27 able to put food on their tables. He thanked everyone who spoke in support of Item No. 28 and noted when political leaders do not step up to help people in a positive way, grassroots movements rise and make the necessary changes. David Duran indicated the people in attendance are City Council's bosses and alleged Council does not listen and acts to do things like closing the La Palma Check-in Center, justifying doing so because there is no need. He expressed frustration that Council has made the wrong decision so many times. He promised to do everything possible to ensure everyone stays educated and vigilant. Ashleigh Aitken asked Council to consider the findings of the report, "Working for the Mouse", and act to level the playing field by supporting a living wage. She was shocked to learn 73% of Disney employees state they cannot afford basic living expenses, while Disney reported, in the last quarter of last year, $4.4 billion in surplus earnings. She noted the previous Council majority had already interfered in the marketplace when they gave away millions of dollars in subsidies. She alleged Anaheim taxpayers were subsidizing the Disney Corporation twice, as they were further paying for safety -net programs that Disney's low-wage employees and their families are forced to use just to survive. She asked Council to agendize the livable wage as it narrowly applied to those corporations receiving massive subsidies from Anaheim taxpayers. Bryan Kaye reported attending the Board of Supervisors' meeting today where the Orange County Authority Fire Chief apologized and accepted responsibility for the actions of those serving under him. He suggested Council should apologize for the lies it has told and the actions of unethical Police Officers. He alleged Disney and the Anaheim Police Department have paid Council to vote for things without reading reports. Grant Henninger opined the biggest problem in the City was the cost of housing and noted the need to build more housing. He suggested if the City can build housing that is affordable to the people working for Disney, it will lower the cost of living so that people will be able to afford their basic needs. He stated the report presents real problems and noted the need to find creative solutions. Cynthia Ward referenced Item No. 29 and thanked Council for standing with taxpayers against the proposed streetcar. She noted the City has already rejected the streetcar, yet they are wasting taxpayer money to study something the City has rejected. Regarding Item No. 25, she asked that Council restore a line item in the resolution about notifying residents within 200 feet of the outdoor beer and wine. In terms of Item No. 28, she reported attending the meeting where the study was addressed to learn information first-hand. She addressed hypocrisy shown by comments that the study was politically motivated because it was paid for by unions while other reports about the benefits of Disney to the City were paid for by Disney and the Chamber. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/AGENDA REQUESTS: Mayor Tait reported his trip to Puerto Rico with Public Works Director Rudy Emami, paid for by a non-profit organization, to assist with disaster recovery and rebuilding efforts. He also announced his trip to Sacramento on April 11th with the "Big 11" mayors of California to seek direct funding to cities to address homelessness. Council Member Kring requested future proclamations honoring Mark Toll for his 50 years of service to Disneyland and for the Global Medical Center's Safety Seat Check Week of May 6-12, 2018. City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 11 of 27 Council Member Moreno announced an upcoming agenda item in May would address housing and provide direction to staff based on work and research performed by himself and Council Members Barnes and Kring. Council Member Murray congratulated Council Member Faessel, the board of Metropolitan Water District, and Governor Brown for adopting a water fix for future generations of California residents. Council Member Barnes thanked staff for their efforts addressing homelessness and noted Judge Carter's emphasis on proportionality in the County and cities in addressing homelessness. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: Update on post -clearing of the Santa Ana River Trail, including motel vouchers and the Baymont Motel. Interim City Manager Linda Andal provided an update on the clearing of the Santa Ana River Trail, reported all who had received motel vouchers had been exited from Anaheim motels, and addressed operational requirements and the status of the Baymont Motel. At 8:10 P.M., Mayor Tait recessed the Anaheim City Council to consider the Anaheim Housing agenda, and reconvened at 8:11 P.M. CONSENT CALENDAR: At 8:11 P.M., the consent calendar was considered with Mayor Pro Tem Moreno pulling Item No. 06, Council Member Barnes pulling Item No. 18, Council Member Faessel pulling Item No. 25, and Council Member Kring pulling Item No. 26 for separate discussion and consideration. MOTION: Council Member Kring moved to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions and to adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented in accordance with reports, certifications and recommendations furnished each City Council Member and as listed on the consent calendar, seconded by Council Member Barnes. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. Motion carried. 5. Receive and file minutes of the Sister City Commission meeting of February 26, 2018 and B105 Public Utilities Board meeting of February 28, 2018. 7. Approve a General Fund appropriation increase of $161,000 for the removal and D175 replacement of approximately 337 high-risk city street trees citywide. 8. Approve recognitions recognizing National Poetry Month (April 2018); Anaheim's Poet D116 Laureate Grant Hier; National Library Week (April 8-14, 2018); Lions Club Youth of the Year (May 8, 2018); Parks and Recreation Month (July 2018); Anaheim's VolunTEENs for their volunteer service during the summer; International Literacy Day (September 8, 2018); National Friends of the Library Week (October 21-27, 2018); Anaheim Fall Festival's 95th Anniversary (October 30, 2018); Bruce Linn and local businesses for their kindness efforts to the Villegas family; students and staff at Lord -Baden Powell School for their kindness efforts. City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 12 of 27 9. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and ratify an emergency purchase D180 order issued to Axis General Construction & Mechanical Services, in the amount of $51,935.07, for emergency sewage pump repairs at the Anaheim Convention Center. 10. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and ratify the purchase order D180 issued to Allison Mechanical, Inc., in the amount of $43,231, for emergency repairs to Air Handler Unit #1 at the Anaheim Substation. 11. Accept the bid of Pricon, Inc., in the amount of $408,933 plus tax, for the purchase of Cisco equipment, installation and training from a Cisco premier partner for the Public D180 Utilities Department to upgrade the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order, in accordance with Bid #9081. 12. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Griffith Company, in the amount of AGR- $6,754,455.60, for the Gene Autry Way Widening Project (from 200 feet east of Westside 11069 Drive to State College Boulevard and State College Boulevard (west side) from Artisan Court to Gateway Office) and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement. 13. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Outsource Utility Contractor Corp., in AGR- the amount of $5,497,908.50, for the Electric Reliability Improvement Project FY17/18 11070 (Project), authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions, and determine the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301(b), 15302(c) and 15303 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. 14. Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 with Kordich Construction, Inc., in the amount of AGR- $317,272.08, in favor of Kordich Construction, Inc. for the Citywide Sanitary Sewer 10370.0.1 Improvement Program/Projects (CSSIPP), Group 6, on Crescent Avenue from Euclid Street to Loara Street, Loara Street from Westmont Drive to North Street and North Street from Loara Street to West Street, and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the Contract Change Order and any related documents. 15. Approve the Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District, in an amount not to exceed $175,000, for installation of video detection and traffic monitoring AGR- cameras on State College Boulevard between Orangewood Avenue and SR -91 freeway 11071 and approve a Public Works revenue and expenditure appropriation increase in the General Fund by $175,000. 16. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BLX Group, LLC, AGR- in an amount not to exceed $130,000, for the provision of arbitrage rebate compliance 7289.A services for a five-year term with two one-year optional renewals and authorize the Finance Director/City Treasurer to administer the agreement. City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 13 of 27 AGR- 17. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute, implement and administer 7288.A Professional Services Agreements with Comprehensive Housing Services, Inc. and GCAP Services, Inc., each in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for on-call labor compliance AGR- services to support state and federally funded housing and capital improvement projects 11072 for a one-year term with two one-year optional renewals. 19. Approve and authorize the Director of Community and Economic Development, or AGR- designee, to execute and implement a Parking Lease Agreement with Put the Lime in the 11074 Coconut, LLC (PTLITC) for use of up to twenty-seven (27) parking spaces or equivalent validations in CarPark 3, located at 125 Center Street Promenade, with an initial fee of $40 per space per month, or $60 for sixty 2 -hour validations or any combination thereof, for the duration of PTLITC's business operations. 20. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-039 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE P124 CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain interests in real property (City Deed Nos. 12195, 12201, and 12202; for the installation of electrical facilities for the provision of utility services). 21. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-040 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Pilo CITY OF ANAHEIM vacating portions of irrevocable offers of dedication of easements for emergency access, public utility and public purposes pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 8330, et. seq- Summary Vacation (ABA2013-00264; 1725 Auburn Way). 22. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-041 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C330 CITY OF ANAHEIM approving Addendum No. 8 to The Revised Platinum Triangle Expansion Project Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report No. 339 and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan No. 353 for the Orangewood Avenue Improvements Project and determining its adequacy to serve as the required environmental documentation for the proposed project (Orangewood Avenue Improvements Project from State College Blvd. to Santa Ana River). 23. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-042 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE R100 CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting the FY 2018/19 project list for The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. 24. ORDINANCE NO. 6431 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adding Section 4.04.405 to Chapter 4.04 (Outdoor Advertising Signs and M142 Structures - General) of Title 4 (Business Regulation) of the Anaheim Municipal Code to provide for the limited installation of banners on street light poles owned and maintained by the Public Utilities Department, and finding and determining that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, because there is no possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment and because it is not a project, as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines (provides for installation of temporary banners on street light poles owned and maintained by Public Utilities Department in order to provide public service City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 14 of 27 announcements and promote specific civic and community events consistent with Council Policy 1.5; introduced at the Council meeting of March 27, 2018, Item No. 35). 27. Approve minutes of City Council meetings of June 6, 2017 (special meeting), June 20, D114 2017 and July 11, 2017. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR: 9:05 P.M. 6. Receive and file the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Schools and Parks D175 Prioritization Strategies which includes schools and park zones, school district support, prioritization, and schools and parks traffic working group. City Engineer Carlos Castellanos stated that Anaheim was home to a significant number of schools and parks, with 98 public and private schools that span over eight different school districts, including pre-schools, elementary, junior high, and high schools. In addition to the schools, there are 61 public parks within the City, ranging from large parks such as Pearson Park to small pocket parks such as Circle Park. Mr. Castellanos reported, in 2008, the City Council adopted Council Policy 5.8 establishing the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP). The NTMP is a citywide initiative to empower residents to address traffic safety related issues in their neighborhood with the objective being to create a safer environment for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. The program aims to improve the livability of neighborhoods throughout the City. Typical traffic calming measures include additional signing and striping, and/or more physical improvements like speed lumps. Residents initiate the NTMP process by submitting a Traffic Calming Petition requesting the City's assistance with speeding, cut -through traffic, high volume, or other traffic related issues within their neighborhood. In order for a petition to be accepted, the petition must be signed by at least 30% of households on the subject streets, indicating they perceive a significant problem and support moving the process forward. If the minimum number of signatures cannot be obtained, then the process does not continue due to a lack of support. He continued, for the last 10 years, the trend has been upward with nearly 50% of all petitions received in just the last three years. The next few steps of the process include establishing the Neighborhood Traffic Committee (NTC) to serve as the voice for the neighborhood, staff collecting data, developing a plan, neighborhood surveys, council recommendations/approval, if necessary, construction, and a post -assessment to validate the implemented measures. Mr. Castellanos explained current practice was to address petitions on a first-come, first serve basis but staff was aware of the safety concerns around schools and parks and proposed the following to bring back to Council at a later time for adoption as part of Policy 5.8: Schools and Parks Zones: Establish a school and park prioritization areas within a 500ft buffer of a school or park boundary. The 500ft distance is generally used when establishing school zones and school speed limit, and a map was displayed depicting a 500ft buffer from all schools and public parks. School District Support: All traffic requests made by a school will need to be submitted by their respective school district. This is recommended to ensure their district is aware of the issues and give the district staff an opportunity to determine if any on-site opportunities are available. Petitions submitted by a school district do not need to meet the 30% signature of support requirement, however, staff may still engage the surrounding neighborhood for input. Petitions from residents adjacent to schools and parks can still be submitted and be considered for prioritization, but would be required to meet the 30% signature of support prerequisite. City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 15 of 27 Prioritization: Once petitions are accepted and determined to be within the designated schools and parks zones, they will be prioritized by City staff. In an effort to allocate the appropriate resources, a prioritization matrix will be developed in collaboration with the working group described below. The type of criteria that is proposed to be used in the prioritization process includes traffic volume, speeds, collision history, pedestrian volumes, and presence/proximity of schools and parks. Ultimately, each petition will be given a score, ranked, and prioritized for review. Schools and Parks Traffic Working Group: The new schools and parks traffic working group is proposed as part of this strategy. The working group is to be made up City staff from several departments including Public Works, Community Services — Parks, Neighborhood Services, and Police. The working group would also include external stakeholders such as school district representatives. Petitioners can participate in presenting proposals to the working group. The ultimate goal of the working group is to review the petitions and promote projects for implementation based on a budget allocation for school and park related petitions. It is envisioned that the working group will meet quarterly or as necessary. The next steps include: continue to address any concerns that pose an immediate threat; reach out to school district representatives to form working group; propose and approve prioritization criteria for NTMP; evaluate strategies to expedite the process; and recommend to the City Council modifications to Council Policy 5.8, including the final prioritization strategies around schools and park. DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tem Moreno thanked staff for the report, indicated in prioritizing, often resources are limited, and asked regarding the reason for the long wait. Public Works Rudy Director Emami stated it was a combination of factors, including the lack of resources. He added there has been an increase in the number of new petitions, which has outpaced the resources available. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno stated if it as a budget question, he hoped it would come forward to Council for funding and expediting. Council Member Vanderbilt commented on increases in traffic making areas less safe and congested. He suggested including ways to reduce traffic in conversations with the school district. Council Member Faessel thanked Mayor Pro Tem Moreno for moving this ahead. He asked if there were opportunities to use SB1 funds for some of the traffic programs. Mr. Emami reported SB1 funds were to be used strictly on paving, to get the PCI up to a certain level and, subsequently, they can be used for other improvements. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Moreno moved to receive and file the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Schools and Parks Prioritization Strategies which includes schools and park zones, school district support, prioritization, and schools and parks traffic working group, seconded by Mayor Tait. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. Motion carried. 18. Approve and authorize the Director of Community and Economic Development to execute AGR- and administer a Purchase Agreement with Westgate Investment Group (WIG), in the 11073 amount of $800,000, for the purchase of the 5.21 acre WIG property located directly east of the city owned Westgate site at Beach Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue in order to enhance development opportunities on the rear portion of the site and improve aesthetics of the area. City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 16 of 27 Community and Economic Development Director John Woodhead presented the item, stating the Westgate site is a 25 -acre former landfill located on the northeast corner of Beach Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue. The Westgate Investment Group (WIG) owns the property directly adjacent to the east of the City -owned Westgate site and is also a former landfill. He reported WIG has an obligation that has arisen through the City's remediation of collective landfills to pay their fair share. They have been remiss in doing so and the Successor Agency brought a lawsuit that created pressure within the WIG group. They have offered to sell their property to the City, at a substantial discount, and presented the opportunity for the City to acquire the remainder of the Westgate site for $800,000. DISCUSSION: Council Member Barnes thanked staff for its continued work to complete the area and reported the project will enhance that entire section of the property. Mr. Woodhead affirmed it not only gives the City more property, but it gives the City control of the entire site. Mayor Tait referenced public comments regarding this matter and noted it is a good deal for the City. MOTION: Council Member Barnes moved to approve and authorize the Director of Community and Economic Development to execute and administer a Purchase Agreement with Westgate Investment Group (WIG), in the amount of $800,000, for the purchase of the 5.21 acre WIG property located directly east of the city owned Westgate site at Beach Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue in order to enhance development opportunities on the rear portion of the site and improve aesthetics of the area, seconded by Council Member Kring. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. Motion carried. 25. ORDINANCE NO. 6432 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF C280 ANAHEIM amending Chapters 18.04 (Single -Family Residential Zones); 18.06 (Multiple - Family Residential Zones); 18.08 (Commercial Zones); 18.10 (Industrial Zones); 18.14 (Public and Special -Purpose Zones); 18.16 (Regulatory Permits); 18.20 (Platinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay Zone); 18.30 (Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) Overlay Zone); 18.32 (Mixed Use (MU) Overlay Zone); 18.36 (Types of Uses); 18.38 (Supplemental Use Regulations); 18.42 (Parking and Loading); 18.60 (Procedures); 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits); 18.114 (Disneyland Resort Specific Plan No. 92-1 (SP 92-1)); 18.116 (Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2 (SP 92-2)); 18.118 (Hotel Circle Specific Plan No. 93-1 (SP93-1)); and 18.120 (Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan No. 2015-1 (SP 2015-1)) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code and finding and determining that this ordinance is exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15062(b)(3) because there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment (provide regulatory relief and allow streamlined review of certain low impact uses by establishing a new Minor Express Conditional Use Permit; introduced at the Council meeting of March 27, 2018, Item No. 36). DISCUSSION: Council Member Faessel reported, as a former Planning Commissioner, he agreed with the three dissenting votes, felt the removing of noticing within 200 feet was an error, and asked for support of an express CUP for outdoor dining and having residents be noticed. Mayor Tait indicated the purpose for this was to make it easier for small businesses to expand for outdoor dining and most restaurants would be in shopping centers with large parking lots, not adjacent to residences. City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 17 of 27 Council Member Faessel reiterated the importance of having residents receive notice. In response to Mayor Tait's inquiry, Planning and Building Director David Belmer reported the configuration presented was the traditional configuration and other scenarios were hard to find. He reported the issue was not outdoor dining and the Planning Commission agreed with staff that a restaurant could have outdoor dining, but no alcohol and no entertainment by right. The Commission's concern was serving alcohol in an outdoor patio, within 200 feet of residences. Mayor Tait suggested not delaying the item, approving the ordinance as presented, and directing staff to return later with an amendment. Council Member Faessel voiced his support, if staff returned with an amendment. Council Member Kring noted the need for regulatory relief and reported small businesses would be burdened by having to pay for noticing and declared her support for the item as presented. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno agreed to move forward with this ordinance in the interest of getting it done but asked that staff return, as soon as possible, with consideration of an amendment relative to noticing. He reported there was a proposal for restaurants on Water and Anaheim Boulevard that would be near residences and existing restaurants on Anaheim Boulevard that may be able to set up a patio in the back, adjacent to residences. Council Member Vanderbilt suggested granting authority to staff for special circumstances until the amendment was presented to Council. Mr. Belmer offered that applicants could be asked to be sensitive to their neighbors, provide notice and do some outreach, but would not be able to require it as this ordinance was proposed tonight. Council Member Barnes commented on a scenario where there may be mixed uses and asked whether this ordinance addressed it. Mr. Belmer reported it does not addressed mixed uses, specifically, but was regarding commercial establishments currently serving food and alcohol and wanting to expand serving of alcohol to an outdoor patio. The item would go through an extensive public hearing process, including noticing. MOTION: Council Member Kring moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 6432 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapters 18.04 (Single -Family Residential Zones); 18.06 (Multiple -Family Residential Zones); 18.08 (Commercial Zones); 18.10 (Industrial Zones); 18.14 (Public and Special -Purpose Zones); 18.16 (Regulatory Permits); 18.20 (Platinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay Zone); 18.30 (Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) Overlay Zone); 18.32 (Mixed Use (MU) Overlay Zone); 18.36 (Types of Uses); 18.38 (Supplemental Use Regulations); 18.42 (Parking and Loading); 18.60 (Procedures); 18.66 (Conditional Use Permits); 18.114 (Disneyland Resort Specific Plan No. 92-1 (SP 92-1)); 18.116 (Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2 (SP 92-2)); 18.118 (Hotel Circle Specific Plan No. 93-1 (SP93-1)); and 18.120 (Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan No. 2015-1 (SP 2015-1)) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code and finding and determining that this ordinance is exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15062(b)(3) because there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment, seconded by Mayor Tait. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council Member Moreno, Murray, Kring, and Vanderbilt). NOES — 2: (Council Members Barnes and Faessel). Motion carried. Ordinance adopted. City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 18 of 27 26. ORDINANCE NO. 6433 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF M142 ANAHEIM amending Section 14.32.450 of Chapter 14.32 (Parking and Stopping) of Title 14 (Traffic) of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to preferential parking zones and permit parking, and finding and determining that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15060(b)(3)of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and is not a project, as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines (establishing all residential streets in the City as permit parking eligible; introduced at the Council meeting of March 27, 2018, Item No. 38). ORDINANCE NO. 6434 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapter 14.32 (Parking and Stopping) to add Section 14.32.206 (Parking Oversized Vehicles — Restricted); to amend Section 14.32.205 (Limitation on the Parking of Large Commercial Vehicles in the Residential Zones of the City); and, finding and determining that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment because there is no possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment and because it is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines (prohibiting the parking of oversized vehicles on city streets; introduced at the Council meeting of March 27, 2018, Item No. 38). ORDINANCE NO. 6435 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Section 14.32.181 (Parking for Certain Purposes Prohibited) of Chapter 14.32 (Parking and Stopping) of the Anaheim Municipal Code and finding and determining that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment because there is no possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment and because it is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines (prohibiting the parking of cars advertised for sale on certain city streets; introduced at the Council meeting of March 27, 2018, Item No. 38). DISCUSSION: Council Member Kring referenced public comments from people living in RVs, who are legitimate owners, and asked how they can be addressed. Public Works Director Rudy Emami reported speaking with one of the public speakers who indicated she watched out for businesses in the area where she parks her RV and discussed possible opportunities for one of the businesses to allow her to park her RV on their property. Council Member Kring suggested addressing those cases on an individual basis. Planning and Building Director David Belmer reported that would be an enforcement issue, staff as trying to address the scarcity of parking, site- and safety -issues, and oversized vehicles on public streets. He added staff was proposing an approach that was a partnership with the community, informing and educating the public. Council Member Barnes asked whether Library parking was considered private property and Mr. Emami reported it was City -owned property but was treated like private property with hourly limitations. Council Member Barnes asked about considering changing the rules to allow overnight RV parking, to which Mr. Emami responded that would be a policy decision for Council to consider. Council Member Barnes stated if the City was going to move people, they should be City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 19 of 27 given a place to move to. Mr. Emami noted the policy was strict in terms of dimensions of vehicles and there were RVs that fit within dimensions of vehicles that can park on public streets. This item addressed parking issues in the City and oversized vehicles parking on the streets. Interim City Manager Linda Andal added the ordinances were up for adoption and staff has done a lot of outreach on this topic and was trying to address a Citywide issue but it was not set in stone. If questions and issues arise, the item can be brought to Council to be addressed later. Mayor Tait confirmed there have been several public meetings on this item and noted there were pros and cons to every Council decision. Staff did the best they could to address the subject; he commended staff for their work and noted his support. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno commented positively on staffs work and asked that consideration of changes return to Council sooner than later with ideas relative to using City -owned lots to accommodate those living in RVs. MOTION: Council Member Kring moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 6433 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Section 14.32.450 of Chapter 14.32 (Parking and Stopping) of Title 14 (Traffic) of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to preferential parking zones and permit parking, and finding and determining that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15060(b)(3)of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and is not a project, as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines (establishing all residential streets in the City as permit parking eligible; ORDINANCE NO. 6434 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapter 14.32 (Parking and Stopping) to add Section 14.32.206 (Parking Oversized Vehicles — Restricted); to amend Section 14.32.205 (Limitation on the Parking of Large Commercial Vehicles in the Residential Zones of the City); and, finding and determining that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment because there is no possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment and because it is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines (prohibiting the parking of oversized vehicles on city streets; and ORDINANCE NO. 6435 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Section 14.32.181 (Parking for Certain Purposes Prohibited) of Chapter 14.32 (Parking and Stopping) of the Anaheim Municipal Code and finding and determining that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment because there is no possibility that it may have a significant effect on the environment and because it is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines (prohibiting the parking of cars advertised for sale on certain city streets), seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. Motion carried. Ordinances adopted. D116 28. Receive and file the "Working for the Mouse" report dated February 2018 by Peter Dreier and Daniel Flaming. Mayor Tait noted there would be no action on this item, other than receiving and filing the report. City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 20 of 27 Mayor Pro Tem Moreno thanked Dr. Peter Dreier and Dr. Daniel Fleming, reporting attending the town hall meeting where the subject report was presented and felt it important to present it for residents to receive the information. Dr. Peter Dreier, Chair, Urban and Environmental Police Department, Occidental College, provided details of the "Working for the Mouse" report addressing a survey of Disneyland Workers, the survey as a representation of all CRLU workers, Disneyland workers hourly wages, hourly wages, making ends meet, food insecurity, health care, work schedules, child care, transportation and commuting, housing, and homelessness. Dr. Daniel Fleming, President, Economic Roundtable, continued the report, noting when wages do not keep up with inflation, there is a wage cut. He addressed aspects of the report, including declining wages for workers, Disneyland as the primary job for 91 % of employees, wage distribution, social safety net costs, 4,631 Disneyland employees live in Anaheim and 83% earn less than $40,000 a year, Disneyland attendance and tickets, Disneyland has strong revenue growth, revenue from employees, Orange County living wage, low wages and lost consumer spending, and the direct economic impacts of higher wages. DISCUSSION: In response to Mayor Tait's question, Dr. Fleming reported the data presented was for 17,000 Disney employees and a legally -mandated wage floor would benefit additional workers on the footprint in addition to the 17,000 workers. Dr. Dreier reported there are 30,000 employees at the resort, 21,000 are unionized, 17,000 of which are in a union represented by the coalition. Dr. Fleming added there were many skilled professionals employed at the resort and the workers represented by the coalition were among the least well-paid employees at the park. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno asked regarding what proportion of employees surveyed had children and Dr. Flaming stated they have the information and could report it later. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno believed it was over 50% of employees and stated Disney could benefit from the information in the report. He reported some companies claim having a higher wage floor would cost jobs and asked whether that was accurate. Dr. Fleming noted there was a lot of literature on that topic and reported that the most recent information claims it tends to be a wash and creates a stimulus for consumer spending. At the end of the day, most respected economists claim it was either a stimulus, or a wash. Dr. Dreier presented the City of Seattle as an example, when they raised their minimum wage to $15 per hour. He reported in the last two years, the number of restaurants and restaurant employees has increased due to the multiplier effect in economics as when people have more money in their pockets, they tend to spend it locally. Council Member Faessel asked how many of the 5,000 -people surveyed were Anaheim residents. Dr. Fleming stated he does not have the information readily available, but could produce the answer later. Council Member Faessel asked how other service companies in the State compare with wage rates to Disney. Dr. Fleming stated they did not investigate that topic, but noted Disneyland was large enough, as an employer, that it could shape the labor market and wage levels in the labor market. The benchmark they used was not in terms of comparability, but rather whether it was sustainable. Council Member Faessel asked about tips and asked whether that was accounted for. Dr. Fleming reported his granddaughter tried to tip some of the service workers and were told they were not allowed to receive tips. He reported tips may be accepted in hotels and explained how the data addressed tips; it was in some of the data, not all. Council Member Faessel asked whether the survey considered any upward mobility of employees. Dr. City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 21 of 27 Dreier reported the survey revealed how long employees worked at Disney and what they make in wages. Over half of the people working at the park for over fifteen years, earn less than $15 per hour. He stated those who have worked for Disney and earn their way up were the exception. Council Member Murray expressed concerns regarding the methodology of the survey and statements that were not footnoted that it was only a small fraction of a fraction of total represented employees who participated. She asked how the methodology was determined and Dr. Dreier reported the methodology was to ask the entire population of 17,000 members of unions within the coalition to fill out the survey. He added the coalition is comprised of ten unions who represent workers in different occupations in the park. Dr. Fleming added participating unions provided their membership lists and they were used to invite people to respond to the survey. Council Member Murray asked a coalition representative to speak. Without objection, Mayor Pro Tem Moreno invited Christopher Duarte, President, Local 50, Workers United, the single largest union at the Disney Resort, representing 7,000 cast members working food and beverage, who reported he has worked at the resort for over fifteen years. In response to Council Member Murray's request, he addressed the formation of the coalition and its purpose. He reported Disney was intent on working with each union, independently, and have the unilateral right to change the attendance policy at the resort. The coalition resisted, collectively, and Disney withdrew its request to change the attendance policy. The coalition decided to have a scientific and professional survey conducted to avoid criticisms when the unions surveyed themselves. The formation of the coalition was in response to the company's actions. He added certain unions did not want to participate and listed those who did. In response to Council Member Murray's question, Dr. Fleming confirmed the coalition paid for the study. Council Member Murray noted 16.5% of all employees participated in the survey, but results do not stipulate it. Dr. Dreier referenced Gallup Poll surveys where they survey several thousand people and stratify it to ensure it is representative of the whole country. They then make projections, based on those several thousand people, about the public opinion of the entire country. It is scientific sampling and is what pollsters and survey researchers do for a living. They followed the same guidelines in doing the subject survey and the people responding to it were representative of the population being surveyed. Council Member Murray felt if the survey were scientific, it would have sampled some who were represented and some who were not. Dr. Fleming reported in the case of the Gallup Poll, their population is registered voters and high propensity voters. They would ask screening questions and strive for a representative result. In this case, the universe was the 17,000 workers and there was success in getting a representative response from people within the 17,000 workers. He added it would be interesting to survey the entire labor force at Disney and agreed it would be valuable. Council Member Murray reported less than 2% of the identified population live in Anaheim, yet this has become a major issue for the City. Dr. Dreier noted the correct question would be what percentage of the people surveyed live in Anaheim, as he believed the 2% was a misleading statement. Council Member Murray disagreed and stated the majority represented so the majority that would be affected by any policy adoption would be residents from outside the City. Dr. Dreier added they would shop and spend money in Anaheim. Dr. Fleming reported they offered to provide that information and felt that would be a policy issue for City Council and voters to consider in terms of the importance of the data. City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 22 of 27 Council Member Murray stated the issues were not isolated to Disneyland and more than two- thirds of the questions related to cost -of -living impacts, noting all employees were struggling, not just Disney employees. She wondered why there were not more questions relative to job experience versus cost -of -living impacts that were not specific to Disney. Dr. Fleming reported there were questions about job experience and satisfaction and noted one of the things that struck was the loyalty and commitment of workers; that they care about their jobs and obtain personal fulfillment by helping others. Dr. Dreier added the survey was for Disney employees about the conditions of their work, their ability to balance work with their family lives, and the consequences of their wages for their lives. Those questions could be asked of people in other workplaces, but they were asked to do it for Disney employees. Council Member Murray stated issues with housing were universal and were not unique to Disney employees. She reported middle-income jobs have left the State in over two decades, and a greater burden was placed on entry-level jobs and service sectors. She noted the issues needed to be taken seriously and addressed, but they were far more comprehensive than looking at just adjusting a minimum wage. Dr. Fleming agreed they were society -wide issues, but one of the reasons this study was salient, was that Disney is very profitable and has the capability to substantially raise wages and still be profitable and successful. Council Member Murray opined the study was being used to advance an initiative that would impact all hospitality, retail, or restaurant -based businesses in the resort district, which was broader than one company. Dr. Dreier addressed the shortage of housing in the region and reported reading whenever there has been a proposal for affordable housing in the City, Disney has opposed it. Council Member Murray declared that was a false statement and stated 98% of infill development was challenged because of CEQA. Mayor Tait reported there was a public housing development in the resort district, several years ago that Disney opposed, but other affordable developments in the City have not been opposed by Disney. Council Member Kring referenced statements about Seattle restaurants flourishing and reported she has heard the opposite and because of increases in the minimum wage, people lost their jobs. She opined people making more money should be putting money away for their retirement. She asked how the specific questions were developed. Dr. Fleming reported they wanted to canvass issues related to the well-being of workers and drew on a battery of well -executed, successful surveys. Council Member Kring noted it was mentioned that Disney says many of their full-time workers make $37,000, Dr. Fleming seemed to be skeptical and she asked why. Dr. Fleming reported he was skeptical because data from the Federal government contradicts their claim. Council Member Kring reported Disney has contributed $50 million for education of workers and agreed to $25 million annually to create additional reimbursement programs for their hourly cast members. She suggested workers take advantage of those programs. She claimed she tips Disney servers and they have never refused. Additionally, she disagreed with the claim that people would spend their money in Anaheim, noting instead they would spend money in their own neighborhoods. She reported this was one targeted business, but when people make more money, they will demand the same from other businesses. She felt prices will increase so nothing will change in terms of buying power. Dr. Dreier disagreed and pointed out admission prices at Disneyland have been steadily increasing, while wages have decreased. Mayor Tait expressed his appreciation and asked about other work done by Dr. Dreier and Dr. Fleming. Dr. Fleming reported most of the surveys they have done have been for the public sector. In response to Mayor Tait's inquiry, Dr. Dreier reported people could have responded City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 23 of 27 positively to the survey questions, but 68% of the people surveyed were food insecure compared to 12% in Southern California. He stated there was no bias in those types of questions and who paid for the study had no impact whatsoever. Dr. Fleming noted the importance of transparency and doing credible work that stands to challenges. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno noted Dr. Fleming and Dr. Dreier were trained in this and train others and are experienced and qualified. The coalition sought them out as they knew Dr. Fleming and Dr. Dreier were qualified. He added that people who do not like the data will attack the methods and wished people would focus on the substance of the findings, rather than going after the methodology. He reported part of the initial agreement with Disney, was that they were to build 500 affordable housing units but that was left out of the final agreement, showing a recognition by Disney, at the time, relative to cost -of -living. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Moreno moved to receive and file the "Working for the Mouse" report dated February 2018 by Peter Dreier and Daniel Flaming, seconded by Mayor Tait. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. Motion carried. 29. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-043 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE D175 CITY OF ANAHEIM expressing opposition to the streetcar system in Anaheim including the streetcar options evaluated in the Orange County Transportation Central Harbor Boulevard Transit Corridor Study. DISCUSSION: Mayor Tait noted this was discussed, at length, earlier in the year and OCTA was continuing to plan and spend money on the concept of a streetcar down Harbor Boulevard. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno noted there have been other incidences where Council has been asked to reaffirm positions already held and this seemed appropriate in that there was a formal entity that seems to have ignored Council's resolutions and voiced his support. He hoped Council Members who sit on regional bodies can reaffirm Council's position. Council Member Vanderbilt expressed support but believed this was a different type of opposition as it considered the Harbor project which was not contemplated in earlier actions. Council Member Faessel expressed disappointment regarding the enhanced bus option and wished the OCTA would allow it to resurface, as the City would likely support it. MOTION: Mayor Tait moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2018-043 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM expressing opposition to the streetcar system in Anaheim including the streetcar options evaluated in the Orange County Transportation Central Harbor Boulevard Transit Corridor Study, seconded by Council Member Barnes. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring and Faessel). NOES — 1: (Council Member Murray). Motion carried. 30. Discuss Council Policy 1.6, City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Setting, to consider directing staff to make revisions, additions and/or deletions to allow Council Members to D114 add agenda items at Council meetings or through the City Manager's Office. City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 24 of 27 DISCUSSION: Council Member Vanderbilt sought comments from Council colleagues and asked staff to incorporate them and return with the item at a future Council meeting. Mayor Tait opined this deserved a fair amount of discussion and suggested continuing the matter to the Council meeting of April 24, 2018. In response to Council Member Vanderbilt's question as to whether Council Members can submit comments, City Attorney Robert Fabela reported there would be no Brown Act issue if it was done individually. Mayor Tait asked that Council Members address comments to him and he can ask the City Manager to place them on the agenda. MOTION: Council Member Vanderbilt moved to continue Item No. 30 to the City Council meeting of April 24, 2018, seconded by Council Member Kring. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. Motion carried; item continued. PUBLIC HEARING: 10:44 P.M. C410 31. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2017-00514 ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2017-00142 C280 (DEV2017-00075) Location: Citywide Request: City -initiated amendments to the General Plan Land Use Element to create four new mixed-use land use designations and a new residential land use designation; and amendments to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code, to modify Chapters 18.06 (Multiple -Family Residential Zones) and 18.32 (Mixed Use Overlay Zone) to implement the new land use designations. Environmental Determination: The City Council will consider whether the proposed action is exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Section 15060(c)(2). ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Approved and recommended City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2017-00514 (Resolution No. PC2018-011) and Zoning Code Amendment No. 2017-00142 (Resolution No. PC2018-012). [Vote: 7-0 (Chairperson Dalati and Commissioners Armstrong, Carbajal, Gillespie, Keys, Lieberman and White voted yes); Planning Commission meeting of February 21, 2018] RESOLUTION NO. 2018-044 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the General Plan of the City of Anaheim and making findings in connection therewith (General Plan Amendment No. 2017-00514; DEV2017- 0075). ORDINANCE NO. 6436 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapters 18.06 (Multiple -Family Residential Zones) and 18.32 (Mixed Use (MU) Overlay Zone) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code and finding and determining that this ordinance is exempt from the requirements to prepare environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 25 of 27 Guidelines, Section 15060(c)(2) because there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment (Zoning Code Amendment No. 2017-00142; DEV2017-00127). Determine that the proposed General Plan and Zoning Code amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15060(c)(2) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. Planning and Building Director David Belmer presented a brief report, stating the item was a city - initiated request to amend the General Plan and Zoning Code to facilitate future development of lower density mixed-use and mid-range residential development projects. The City does not have a broad enough range of General Plan Land Use Designations to accommodate the range of projects being proposed. The problem was most prevalent for projects that are above the lower density designations. For example, Low -Medium Density allow up to 18 units per acre and the city has a number of projects that are above the lower density designations but below the higher designations, which was forcing developers to study the effects of higher density than what is proposed and potentially a higher density than preferred by the surrounding property owners. With regard to Mixed Use, staff proposes to amend the General Plan Land Use Element to add two new categories, "Mixed Use Mid" and "Mixed Use Medium". Mixed Use Mid would allow up to 27 dwelling units per acre and Mixed Use Medium would allow up to 36 dwelling units per acre. Areas currently designated as Mixed Use in the General Plan would remain the same in terms of permitted density but the names would change on the Land Use Map to either Mixed Use High or Mixed Use Urban Core. These areas primarily exist in the Center City Area and Platinum Triangle. Staff also recommends creating a new "Mid Density" Residential land use designation, which would permit densities of up to 27 dwelling units. To implement the Mid Density Residential land use designation, staff proposes to create the "RM -3.5" Multiple Family Residential Zone, with development standards proposed in between the existing standards of the RM -3 and RM -4 zones. Staff also identified several other changes to the Mixed Use Overlay Zone that would facilitate commercial components and uses in mixed use projects. Staff, along with the Planning Commission, recommended the City Council approve the proposed General Plan Amendment and introduce an ordinance amending the Zoning Code. Mayor Tait opened the public hearing. Grant Henninger commented positively on the item and noted the need for more housing in the City. He believed this matter would make it easier for developers to build more housing and voiced his support. He opined there was a need for a General Plan update in terms of Land Use and Circulation to ensure those two elements work well together. Bryan Kaye opined Council does not follow established laws. He alleged abuses affecting his life and his family and hoped Council will make decisions based on facts and laws and not personal whims. Mayor Tait closed the public hearing. DISCUSSION: Council Member Faessel commented positively on this item and agreed with the need for a General Plan review. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno voiced his support and asked whether this created an opportunity for a developer to provide a proportion of a development as affordable housing. Mr. Belmer was unsure if this would facilitate developing affordable housing projects, but it makes it easier for housing developers to proposed housing projects on future sites with densities that are more appropriate for the site. He stated affordability would be considered at the time a project was proposed. City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 26 of 27 Mayor Tait wondered if Council should hold off on acting on this item to address the possibility of providing incentives for building affordable housing. In response, Mr. Belmer stated he would not recommend holding off on this item and noted the issue of affordable housing were related, but separate. MOTION: Council Member Kring moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2018-044 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the General Plan of the City of Anaheim and making findings in connection therewith (General Plan Amendment No. 2017-00514; DEV2017-0075), introduce ORDINANCE NO. 6436 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapters 18.06 (Multiple -Family Residential Zones) and 18.32 (Mixed Use (MU) Overlay Zone) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code and finding and determining that this ordinance is exempt from the requirements to prepare environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15060(c)(2) because there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment (Zoning Code Amendment No. 2017-00142; DEV2017-00127) and determine that the proposed General Plan and Zoning Code amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15060(c)(2) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, seconded by Council Member Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray, Vanderbilt, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. ABSTAIN — 1: (Council Member Barnes). Motion carried. Ordinance introduced. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None COUNCIL _COMM UNICATIONS/AGENDA REQUESTS: Council Member Murray addressed statistics as presented in Item No. 28 and requested an agenda item by the first meeting in May to review all elements, including wording and impacts, of the proposed initiative along with inviting representatives from the Long Beach and Los Angeles Chambers to discuss the context and local impacts of such policies. She recognized the Metropolitan Water District staff and board as well as the Governor and his office for approving the water project for which she attended the meeting and spoke in support of and congratulated the Anaheim Ducks for reaching the playoffs and for their community efforts. Council Member Kring congratulated the Anaheim Family YMCA for a successful Good Friday Breakfast with over 600 attendees and announced the Boys and Girls Club's gala, Rock, Stock, and Barrels, this Saturday at 5:30 P.M. at Angels Stadium. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno requested a memo/guidance from the City Attorney regarding Council limitations pertaining to referendums and initiatives. He reported his attendance at a National Association of Latino Elected Officials OC Census Roundtable and requested to work with the City Manager to prepare the city for the 2020 census with a possible Census Count Committee. Additionally, he stated he attended the O.C. United Way 3rd Annual Scorecard event, the Anaheim High School girls' basketball banquet celebrating their State Regional competition, Chapman University Orange County Survey, a health fair conducted by Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk -Silva, and the "Every 15 Minutes" program regarding drunk driving conducted by the California Highway Patrol and the Anaheim Police and Fire Departments. He announced the APD blood drive at the Central Library on April 11th, a District 3 community meeting at Tony's Deli on April 19th at 6:30 P.M., and the Big Give employee day of service on May 12th. City Council Minutes of April 10, 2018 Page 27 of 27 Council Member Barnes announced the CityNet meeting on April 11th at the Central Library and encouraged all to give blood. She also announced the WAND BBQ on April 21st at Maxwell Park and requested volunteers, thanked staff, and welcomed City Attorney Robert Fabela. Council Member Vanderbilt encouraged everyone to volunteer for the WAND BBQ and other projects via Love Anaheim, loveanaheim.org, and thanked Congressman Correa for the Vietnam Veterans ceremony at Savanna High School. Council Member Faessel requested ethics training for all board and commission members and Council staff; announced his attendance at the Creative Identity Focus on Fine Arts, Lions Club 44th Annual Charity Baseball Tournament, a ride -a -long with the Community Policing Team, a helicopter ride on Angel, and the Ronald McDonald walk at the Honda Center; recognized Public Works employees Jonathan Heffernan and Tim Hainline for their efforts on Canyon Fire 2; thanked Rida Hamida for facilitating a women's conference; and thanked the Mayor for working with him on the California Water Fix. Mayor Tait announced his attendance at the Vietnam Veterans event and thanked Council Member Vanderbilt for his service and reported his participation in Judge Carter's county -wide conference regarding homelessness. He announced his upcoming trip to Sacramento with other mayors to request direct money to address homelessness, he looked forward to celebrating Elmer Thill's 104th birthday, welcomed City Attorney Robert Fabela, and thanked staff for their service. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the City Council and without objection, Mayor Tait adjourned the meeting of April 10, 2018 at 11:27 P.M. Respectfully submitted, eresa Bass, CMC Assistant City Clerk