04/16/2019 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 16, 2019
The regular meeting of April 16, 2019 was called to order at 3:01 P.M. in the chamber of Anaheim
City Hall, located at 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard. The meeting notice, agenda, and related
materials were duly posted on April 11, 2019.
PRESENT: Mayor Harry Sidhu and Council Members Lucille Kring, Jose F. Moreno,
Stephen Faessel, and Trevor O'Neil. Council Members Denise Barnes and
Jordan Brandman joined the meeting during closed session.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Chris Zapata, City Attorney Robert Fabela, City Clerk Theresa
Bass, and Senior Assistant City Attorney Kristin Pelletier.
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION:
Senior Assistant City Attorney Kristin Pelletier announced Closed Session Item No. 1 related to
potential actions, including administrative hearings, arising from the City's regulation of short-term
rentals.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
CLOSED SESSION: At 3:02 P.M., Mayor Sidhu recessed to closed session for consideration of
the following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of the
California Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential case
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1)
of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: City of
Anaheim v. Charles Niemann, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case
No. 30-2018-00977501
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code)
Name of Case: Robert Lester v. City of Anaheim, et al., United States District Court Case
No. 8:19-cv-00346-DOC (JDEx)
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Section 54956.8 of the
California Government Code)
Property: 1619 W. Lincoln Avenue & 1687 W. Lincoln Avenue (APN: 07211019 &
07211047)
Agency negotiator: Chris Zapata, City Manager
Negotiating parties: Shopoff Realty Investments and City of Anaheim
Under negotiation: Price and Terms
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5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code)
Name of Case: Turner Construction Company v. City of Anaheim; STV Construction, Inc.,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2017 0000956538
At 5:09 P.M., the City Council session was reconvened.
INVOCATION: Reverend Benedict Yang, St. Thomas Korean Catholic Center
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Jordan Brandman
PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing the 2019 Miss Anaheim Court
Sharon and Patrick Cordes, Executive Directors of the Miss Anaheim Scholarship Association,
spoke about the organization. Mayor Sidhu recognized Miss Anaheim Jazmin Avalos, Miss
Anaheim Hills Valerie Alcaraz, Miss Anaheim's Outstanding Teen Jacqueline Pizza, and Miss
Canyon Hills's Outstanding Teen Savannah Jimenez. Each court member spoke about their
platform and future plans.
Acceptance of Other Recognitions (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing May 5 — 11, 2019, as National Travel & Tourism Week
Charles Harris, Senior Vice President Marketing, Visit Anaheim, accepted the proclamation and
thanked City Council for supporting Visit Anaheim and tourism.
Recognizing May 2019, as Water Awareness Month
Philip Bogdanoff, Water Planning and Resources Manager, thanked City Council for their
recognition of Water Awareness Month. He presented many ways residents can save water and
recommended the public visit http://anaheim.net/717/Save-Water for additional information.
Recognizing May 2019, as Jewish American Heritage Month
Recognizing May 2019, as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
Month
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS:
City Clerk Theresa Bass announced staff requested to withdraw Public Hearing Item No. 24. With
no objection, Item No. 24 was withdrawn from the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Prior to receipt of public comments, an outline of new rules for public
comments and a brief decorum statement was provided by City Clerk Theresa Bass.
Cecil Jordan Corken, Outreach Homeless Ministries, reported on his outreach efforts and
expressed concerns about the government today.
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Former Mayor Pro Tem/Council Member Kris Murray expressed her support for Item No. 21, the
2030 Neighborhood Investment Program and City partnership with Anaheim First, and felt it would
elevate the City's economic development to new heights of neighborhood investment.
Paul Hyek expressed support for Item Nos. 22 and 03 and encouraged City Council to regulate the
transportation drivers at Mercy House.
Dr. Cynthia Smith, Creative Identity, thanked Council Member Faessel and the IBEW Orange
County 441 members who donated their time and materials to help the program get electricity to
the site kiln shed to allow their ceramics program to continue.
Paul Vicknair expressed his support for Item No. 22 and requested an audit that includes the
number of mobile homes park that were sold or converted to denser housing in the last ten years,
a survey of the mobile home parks in Anaheim and their rent increases, a review of contracts
between the mobile home parks and the City, and a review of any relationships between City
officials and mobile home park owners.
William Fitzgerald, Home Owners Maintaining Our Environment, expressed his concern for Item
No. 18 and believed it prohibits Anaheim residents from living in their vehicles. He expressed his
concern regarding Item No. 23 and the public's right to free speech.
R. Joshua Collins, Homeless Advocates for Christ, expressed his support for Item No. 22 and
encouraged City Council to make the ordinance permanent. He expressed concern with the
Anaheim Police Department and their treatment of the homeless.
Cheryl Moi, Rancho La Paz Mobile Home Park resident, encouraged City Council to limit rent
increasing gouging at the park.
William Titmus expressed his support for Item No. 22 and believed the City should do an extensive
analysis of mobile home parks and increased space rents in Anaheim.
Gloria Ma'ae thanked Mayor Sidhu for his support of Anaheim neighborhoods and expressed her
support for Item No. 21.
Keith Olesen expressed his support of Item No. 21 and encouraged City Council to pass the item.
Jeanine Robbins expressed concern for Item No. 21 and believed it was comprised of campaign
supporters of Mayor Sidhu. She also expressed concern with Item No. 23 and the public's right to
free speech.
Mike Robbins expressed his support for Item No. 22 and felt the mobile park owners were gouging
residents. He also expressed concern with Item No. 23 and the public's right to free speech.
Bob Donelson expressed concern regarding Item No. 23 and the public's right to free speech and
expressed his opposition to Item No. 21.
Jodie Mosley expressed her support for Item No. 21 and the partnership with Anaheim First. She
encouraged the City Council to support the item.
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Roy Jefferson expressed his support for Item No. 21 and the partnership with Anaheim First. He
commended City Council for their service to Anaheim.
Duane J. Roberts encouraged City Council to postpone Item No. 21 until the organization can
provide the proper tax-exempt documentation to City Council. He did not feel the organization has
the appropriate oversight to register itself as a non-profit.
Kay Carpenter expressed her support for Item No. 21 and the partnership with Anaheim First.
Andrea Yamasaki expressed her support for Item No. 21 and felt it represented an opportunity for
residents and the City to work together.
John Armstrong expressed his support for Item No. 21 and the partnership with Anaheim First.
Rachelle Roach, Rancho La Paz Mobile Home Park resident, expressed her support for Item No.
22 and was concerned that if it was not passed, it would create an increase in homelessness
which will be passed on as an expense to taxpayers.
Cathy Dutton expressed her support for Item No. 21 and felt that it would positively transform
Anaheim neighborhoods.
Cecilia Aguilar expressed her support for Item No. 21 and felt this would improve Anaheim
neighborhoods. She encouraged City Council to support the item.
Kenneth Batiste encouraged City Council to support Item No. 21. He also alleged the owner made
campaign contributions to Council Member Faessel. Lastly, he called for the recall of Mayor
Sidhu.
Aida Garcia, Rancho La Paz Mobile Home Park resident, expressed her support for Item No. 21
and encouraged City Council to make it permanent.
David Bartash expressed his support for Item No. 21 and felt that it would allow Anaheim residents
to have a voice in their neighborhoods. He felt that Item No. 23 will keep City Council on topic and
task.
Roger Brannen, Rancho La Paz Mobile Home Park resident, expressed his support for Item No.
22.
Leslie Swan expressed her support for Item No. 21 and felt this would help connect Anaheim
residents.
Tracy Urueta expressed her support for Item No. 21 and looked forward to seeing improvements to
services for Anaheim residents.
Michael Hardy expressed his support for Item No. 22 and encouraged City Council to pass the
item.
Joey Liu expressed her support for Item No. 22 and noted she also lives in a mobile home park in
Anaheim. She encouraged City Council to support and pass the item.
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Joese Hernandez expressed his support for Item No. 22 and advised that the ACLU will sue the
City should Item No. 23 be passed.
Sal Ortiz expressed his opposition to Item No. 22, stating that rent control does not help owners
cover park operational costs. He encouraged City Council to increase apartment and mobile home
inventory.
Jose Luis Hernandez, Grupo de Autismo Los Angeles, supported Item No. 22 and encouraged City
Council to pass the item.
David Duran expressed concern regarding Item No. 23 and felt it would silence public speakers
and other City Council Members. He also expressed his support for Item No. 22 and encouraged
City Council to pass the item.
Peter Herzog expressed his opposition to Item No. 22 and believed it could be handled by the
property owner. He also noted a private solution required no staff time or effort by City Council.
Lastly, he noted that a rental assistance program exists for residents of the Rancho La Paz Mobile
Home Park.
Jeanette Saldivar expressed her support for Item No. 21 and felt it would allow for input from
residents and encouraged City Council to pass the item.
Amelia Castro expressed her support for Item No. 21 and encouraged City Council to pass the
item. She believed the partnership would benefit City residents directly and allow them to have a
voice in how the funding is spent.
Tony Serna expressed his support for Item No. 21 and felt it represented a great opportunity for
the City of Anaheim and its residents in order to determine the best use of the funding.
Benita Gagne expressed her support for Item No. 21 and thanked Mayor Sidhu for investing in
Anaheim neighborhoods.
Pam Donelson expressed concern that Item No. 21 was not brought up at the District meetings
and felt that it did not represent all Anaheim residents. She encouraged City Council to postpone
the item in order to allow residents to be more informed. She expressed support for Item No. 23
and encouraged City Council to pass the item.
Wes Jones expressed support for Item No. 22 and expressed his opposition to Item Nos. 21 and
23.
Jannelle Welker expressed her opposition to Item No. 23 and felt that stifling debate at the dais
encroached on the democratic process.
Kathy Tran expressed her support for Item No. 21 and encouraged City Council to pass the item.
She noted she lives in West Anaheim near the motels and felt this was an opportunity to make an
impact in her neighborhood.
Todd Ament, Anaheim Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, expressed his support for Item
No. 21 and encouraged City Council to pass the item. He noted that residents can sign up by
navigating to https://anaheimfirst.orq/.
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Mark Richard Daniels expressed his support for Item No. 22 and encouraged City Council to pass
the item. He also thanked Council Member Barnes for her support of West Anaheim residents.
Council Member Moreno moved to suspend the rules to allow the remaining non-agenda
speakers to complete their comments, seconded by Council Member Barnes. With
concurrence by the Council, the remaining speakers made their comments.
Jennifer Lee Ayres spoke regarding an email she sent regarding remote mind control harassment
that was being experienced by some residents of Anaheim.
Daniel Larson, Rancho La Paz Mobile Home Park resident, expressed his support for Item No. 22
and encouraged City Council to pass the item.
Patrick Sharples thanked Mayor Sidhu and City Council for their assistance in resolving a private
property matter he was having with an illegal marijuana dispensary.
Tim Schindler expressed concern that the City Council was not listening to public speakers during
meetings.
Jackie Filbeck, Sister City Commissioner, thanked members of the Downtown Anaheim
Community Center for their assistance during the exchange student visit.
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
City Manager Chris Zapata reported he met with Supervisor Doug Chafee and discussed
coordinating resources regarding homelessness. He also reported meeting with the general
manager of the Orange County Water District regarding the visioning plan for the Santa Ana River.
He announced he had contracted with consultant Dan Barrett to assist with the Angels
negotiations. In response to questions from Council Member Moreno, Mr. Zapata reported no
additional meetings had been held with the Angels and various media requests had been received
and complied with. Additionally, City Attorney Robert Fabela explained there were no legal
constraints on individual Council Members meeting with third parties regarding the Angels.
CONSENT CALENDAR: At 7:47 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Kring moved to adopt 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 O'Neil. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7
(Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil).
NOES — 0. Motion carried.
1. Receive and file minutes of the Sister City Commission meeting of February 25, 2019,
B105 Public Utilities Board meeting of February 27, 2019, and Library Board meeting of March
11, 2019.
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D116 2. Approve proclamations recognizing Dorothy Rose for her work as former Executive Director
of Pacific Symphony and four Anaheim High School students for their acceptance into the
Disneyland Resort Dreamers and Doers program.
3. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to waive Administrative Regulation 425 allowing Anaheim
Arena Management to donate Honda Center suite furniture to Anaheim nonprofit
D180 organizations and charities.
4. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the Purchasing Agent
to issue a purchase order to Montrose Environmental Group, Inc., in the amount of
D180 $20,840, for storm water pump repairs at the Douglass Station located at the Anaheim
Regional Transportation Intermodal Center(ARTIC).
5. Accept the bid from Bradley Lighting, Inc., in the amount of$268,175.39 plus applicable
D180 tax, for the purchase of landscape and palm tree lighting equipment for the Anaheim Resort
Maintenance District and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order in
accordance with Bid #9274.
6. Accept the bid of Fleet Services, Inc., in the amount of$67,065.96 plus tax and a 20%
contingency, for the as-needed purchase of medium and heavy duty equipment repair parts
D180 for a one year period with four one-year optional renewals and authorize the Purchasing
Agent to exercise the renewal options in accordance with Bid #9273.
7. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the Purchasing Agent
D180 to issue a purchase order to Zoll Medical Corp., in the amount of$1,505,751.45 plus
applicable tax, for the purchase of 45 portable cardiac monitors and related training,
maintenance services for five years, and supplies for use by the Anaheim Fire & Rescue
Department, which is authorized under the terms of the Cooperative National Purchasing
Partners Master Purchase Agreement No. VH11129 awarded by the League of Oregon
Cities as the lead public agency.
8. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Green Giant Landscape, Inc., in the
AGR-11452 amount of$636,900, for the Anaheim Central Library Interactive Outdoor Space and
Founders' Park Security Camera Projects; authorize the Finance Director to execute the
Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions; amend the Community Services
Department Budget by $150,000 to cover costs for all construction, design, survey,
inspection, permits and contract administration services; determine the Anaheim Central
Library Interactive Outdoor Space Project is categorically exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, 15303(e) and 15304(f) of
Title 14 of the California Code of Regulation; and determine the Founders' Park Security
Camera Project is categorically exempt under CEQA pursuant to Class 1 (minor alteration
to existing features), Class 4 (minor land alteration), Section 15301 and 15304 (b)(f) of Title
14 of the California Code of Regulation.
9. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Golden Gate Steel, Inc., in the amount
of$865,567.94, for the Americans with Disabilities Act compliance corrections for the
AGR-11453 Anaheim Convention Center Betterment VII Expansion Facility; authorize the Public Works
Director to execute and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the
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contract and any other related documents; and authorize the Finance Director to execute
the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions.
10. Approve the Fourth Amendment to Agreement with CARE Ambulance Services, Inc.
AGR extending the existing medical transport agreement to June 30, 2019 and authorize the Fire
4410.4 Chief, or designee, to take the necessary actions to implement the Amendment.
11. Approve the Agreement for Acquisition of Tenant's Interest in Real Property with North Net
Training Authority, in the acquisition payment amount of $928,755, for a portion of right-of-
AGR- way for a street easement, utility easement and a temporary construction easement located
11454 at 2400 East Orangewood for the Orangewood Avenue Widening Project from State
College Boulevard to the Santa Ana River (R/VV ACQ 2019-01088; APNs 232-011-19 &
13).
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-032 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting the FY 2019-20 project list for the Road Repair and
R100 Accountability Act of 2017.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-033 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting irrevocable offers of dedication of certain real property
P178 and/or facilities (Dupont Drive and Orangewood Ave.; Tract Map No. 16908).
14. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-034 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM declaring its intention to amend Ordinance No. 5911 granting a non-
F130.2 exclusive franchise to Anaheim Transportation Network to provide transportation shuttle
R100 services and stating the terms and conditions upon which said franchise is amended, and
establishing a time and date of a public hearing to consider said amendment (Public
hearing scheduled for May 7, 2019).
Determine the proposed request is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) per Section 21080(b)(10) of the California Public Resources Code as this request
involves passenger transportation service on existing streets.
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15. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-035 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain real
properties or interests therein (City Deed Nos. 12249, 12255, 12261, 12262, 12263, 12264,
12265; current and future public right-of-way purposes).
16. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-036 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
D154 OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2016-033 adopting personnel rules covering
R100 management, confidential and non-represented part-time employees (amendment to Rule
29 of the Personnel Rules — Post Retirement Medical Benefits).
D182 17. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-037 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
R100 OF ANAHEIM modifying the Rates, Rules and Regulations, which do not materially
increase rate-related revenues, for the sale and distribution of water as adopted by
Resolution No. 72R-600 and most recently amended by Resolution No. 2018-022 and
determining that said actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
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(CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8) and Sections 15061(b)(3)
and 15273(a) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
D182 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-038 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
R100 OF ANAHEIM modifying the Rates, Rules and Regulations, which do not materially
increase rate-related revenues, for the sale and distribution of electricity as adopted by
Resolution No. 71R-478 and most recently amended by Resolution No. 2018-047 and
determining that said actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8) and Sections 15061(b)(3)
and 15273(a) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
18. ORDINANCE NO. 6461 (ADOPTION)AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
amending chapters 18.04 (Single-Family Residential Zones); 18.06 (Multiple-Family
C280 Residential Zones); 18.08 (Commercial Zones); 18.10 (Industrial Zones); 18.14 (Public and
Special-Purpose Zones); 18.16 (Regulatory Permits); 18.36 (Types of Uses); 18.38
(Supplemental Use Regulations); 18.42 (Parking and Loading); 18.44 (Signs); 18.46
(Landscaping and Screening); 18.50 (Senior Citizens' Apartment Projects); 18.54 (Sex-
Oriented Businesses); 18.60 (Procedures); 18.62 (Administrative Reviews); 18.92
(Definitions); 18.116 (Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2 (SP 92-2) 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 15061(b)(3) because it will not result
in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (Zoning
Code Amendment No. 2019-00159) (Adjustment No. 10 to the Anaheim Resort Specific
Plan (SPN92-2Y)) (Adjustment No. 8 to the Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan (SPN2015-
00001 H)) (DEV2019-00006) (Code Streamlining and Improvement Program to create
flexibility, provide clarity and consistency, and amend certain development standards to
reflect current market trends) (Introduced at Council meeting of April 2, 2019, Item No. 17).
19. ORDINANCE NO. 6462 (ADOPTION)AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
C280 amending Chapter 18.20 (Platinum Triangle Mixed Use (PTMU) Overlay Zone) of Title 18
(Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to development agreement exemptions in
the Platinum Triangle Mixed Use Overlay Zone and making findings and determinations in
connection therewith (modify the Platinum Triangle Mixed Use Overlay Zone to add small
commercial buildings to the list of projects exempt from a development agreement)
(Introduced at Council meeting of April 2, 2019, Public Hearing Item No. 21). Determine the
proposed code amendment is exempt from the requirements to prepare additional
environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
under Section 15303, Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).
D114 20. Approve minutes of the Council meetings of September 11, 2018 and September 25, 2018.
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
21. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-039 A RESOLUTION OF THE ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
supporting the 2030 Neighborhood Investment Program and City partnership with Anaheim
R100 First.
Amend the City Administration Department's Fiscal Year 2018/19 budget by $250,000 in
the Neighborhood Reserve Fund.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Sidhu stated the proposed resolution will lead to a significant amount of
economic development in Anaheim and he supported utilizing new incremental revenue alongside
input from residents. The initiative proposes to invest $250 million in Anaheim neighborhoods
during the next 10 years and leverages the newly formed Anaheim First, made up of volunteer
residents from every Council District, for their input in decision making. Mayor Sidhu reported that
investing in neighborhoods and making sure that residents have a voice must be a priority in
Anaheim.
Deputy City Manager Greg Garcia reported the proposed initiative calls for supporting the 2030
Neighborhood Investment Program and investing a minimum of$250 million in Anaheim
neighborhoods over the next 10 years. The item also supports a City collaboration with Anaheim
First, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advisory group made up of Anaheim residents who will be conducting a
comprehensive community assessment to determine prioritization of neighborhood investments for
future consideration by the Anaheim City Council. Lastly, he reported the 2030 Neighborhood
Investment Program is Mayor Sidhu's key policy initiative, outlined at his March 5, 2019 State of
the City address.
Mr. Garcia reported Anaheim's economy has grown exponentially, in large part from longstanding
public-private partnerships that created the Anaheim Resort District, the Anaheim Convention
Center and the Platinum Triangle. As the City's economy continued to expand, tax revenue
generated by private enterprise, which invested under City policies and, in conjunction with City
assets, has grown to pay for expanded public safety and other vital City programs.
Mr. Garcia reported the 2030 Neighborhood Investment Program proposes to further focus the
proceeds of the City's expanded economic development successes on neighborhoods. He noted
the initiative is intended to provide a framework for neighborhood investment through a grass-
roots, resident-driven model, with priorities for specific neighborhood investments identified by
residents and community leaders in collaboration with City staff, community groups, and local non-
profits. He noted the investments may include: improved libraries, community centers, streets,
roads, sidewalks, bike paths, parks, as well as expanded public safety resources, community and
youth programs, assistance for those who are homeless, services to support local hiring and job
training to maintain a strong economy, and continuous investment and redevelopment to build and
maintain vibrant neighborhoods citywide.
Mr. Garcia reported, as part of this initiative, Mayor Sidhu also announced a proposed City
partnership with Anaheim First, which will play a role in conducting a citywide assessment to help
identify priorities. He noted that in order to kick off the initiative an initial $20 million in
neighborhood investment funds has been identified by City staff for Fiscal Year 2019/20 with
funding recommendations being developed in consultation with City staff and community members
and will be submitted to the City Council for its review and consideration later this year.
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Mr. Garcia elaborated on Anaheim First, which he explained is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
formed as a partnership among the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, Visit Anaheim, and the
Anaheim Community Foundation, to ensure residents citywide have a direct voice in the
development of the 2030 Neighborhood Investment Program. He noted that Anaheim First will be
led by a Neighborhood Leadership Council, comprised of residents from each council district and
will consist of 100 community leaders which includes 90 residents comprised of 15 neighborhood
representatives from each district and an additional 10 members representing business, nonprofit
organizations, and community representatives in Anaheim. He advised that more information about
Anaheim First can be found on their website at www.anaheimfirst.orq.
Mr. Garcia advised the main goal of this partnership is to conduct an Anaheim Community
Assessment to provide a comprehensive review of districts and neighborhoods in Anaheim. The
assessment will start by developing a foundation of service levels in Anaheim and what defines
adequate service in all elements of Anaheim life. It will include topics such as neighborhood
livability and housing availability, public safety, infrastructure, parks, commercial vitality, and more.
Mr. Garcia reported that the outcome of this assessment will include a strategic plan with an
actionable list of programs and projects for consideration by City staff and City Council. The
strategic plan will acknowledge neighborhood improvements and program needs within each
council district. It will also lay out a realistic and actionable implementation plan with projects that
can be initiated immediately, and a schedule of projects for consideration in the City's annual
budget cycle.
Mr. Garcia advised that as recommendations for neighborhood investments are developed, they
will be shared for review and recommendation by appropriate City boards and commissions, prior
to advancing to the City Council for final consideration and he expected the Community
Assessment to be completed sometime in 2020. He also noted that, if adopted, the resolution also
provides funding support in the amount of$250,000 to Anaheim First in order to supplement
private matching funding that will be used to conduct the Anaheim Community Assessment.
Neighborhood Reserve Funds are available to cover this expense.
Mr. Garcia explained Mayor Sidhu also proposed to ask two of his colleagues to assist him on an
ad hoc basis to work with Anaheim First and City staff to provide oversight of the Community
Assessment and development of the 2030 Neighborhood Investment Program.
In response to questions from Council Member Barnes, Mr. Garcia reported that Anaheim First has
filed a 501(c)(3)filing with the State and has a Tax ID Number. Additionally, he clarified that the
Anaheim Community Assessment is expected to cost $500,000 of which the City's contribution will
be 50%. He also noted Anaheim First has been working with LSA, an Irvine-based consulting firm
to conduct the assessment.
Mr. Garcia further explained that $20 million had been identified for Fiscal Year 19/20 that can be
used for this initiative and will be brought before City Council during the budget review. He noted
that Public Works Director Rudy Emami does have a list of projects that have been approved by
City Council, but the community will help prioritize them. He also noted that every project will
come back to City Council for contract review and approval.
Council Member Barnes emphasized the need for transparency with this action. Mr. Garcia
explained this item covered new revenues with priorities suggested through the Community
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Assessment, separate from the annual revenue/expenditure budget process. Council Member
Barnes did not see why an extra approval layer was needed for identified projects. She felt the
City knows these projects are needed and it makes it seem like the departments are not listening
to the district needs. She suggested that the $20 million be allotted to the budget every single year
and the projects would simply get done.
Mayor Pro Tem Kring explained the Anaheim First committee members will be the eyes and ears
for the entire City as volunteers and will have a voice in prioritizing projects for all neighborhoods in
Anaheim to address community needs. She expressed her support for the program.
Council Member Barnes stated that she spends a lot of time in the community and felt that District
1 has been overlooked for many years. She encouraged Mayor Sidhu to attend community and
district meetings to hear public input.
Council Member Moreno supported increased funding for neighborhoods. He commended the
Anaheim First committee members for their service. In response to questions from Council
Member Moreno, Mr. Garcia advised the initiative was looking for one-time revenues from land
sales or other incremental revenues that may exist for the $250 million funding through
opportunities across the cities. Mayor Sidhu remarked the funding will come from new City
revenue that will come in from 2020 forward and those sources are currently being developed.
Council Member Moreno expressed concern about providing $250,000 to Anaheim First as the
organization was neither a public group, nor appointed by City Council. In response to questions
from Council Member Moreno, Mr. Garcia reported that the membership was selected by the
entities that formed the group including Chamber of Commerce, Visit Anaheim, and Anaheim
Community Foundation. He also noted that members were selected by residency, their willingness
to engage, and their past participation in community efforts. Council Member Moreno expressed
concern with the selections as all committee members selected for District 3 opposed both his and
Council Member Barnes's election, despite claims to be a non-political entity.
Council Member Moreno stated this initiative was politically driven and he did not support the
$250,000 proposed for the Community Assessment, suggesting the group fund the assessment
itself. He shared other uses and amenities the $250,000 could immediately fund in lieu of an
assessment.
MOTION: Council Member Moreno moved to bifurcate the item and approve the resolution, as
amended, removing the clause to provide funding in the amount of $250,000 to Anaheim First in
order to supplement private matching funds that will be used in order to conduct the Anaheim
Community Assessment, seconded by Council Member Brandman.
DISCUSSION: Council Member O'Neil agreed the City has Capital Improvement Plans but it really
does not address neighborhood needs but larger municipal items. He also noted that revenue will
come from new economic development to fund this initiative. He addressed the membership of
Anaheim First and appreciated additional resident input.
Mayor Pro Tern Kring clarified that the previously-noted $750 million for the 4-diamond Resort
hotels were in fact rebates and that millions of dollars in revenue will be generated when the
resorts open. She supported providing the funding for the assessment.
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SUBSIDIARY MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Kring moved to amend the motion to approve Item No. 21
in its entirety, seconded by Council Member O'Neil. Discussion ensued regarding points of each
motion. Motion withdrawn by Mayor Pro Tem Kring.
Council Member Barnes suggested City Council consider the $10 million available for this initiative,
if borrowing from bonds, be used for pension debt.
In response to questions from Council Member Brandman about what the need for the assessment
and partnership was, Mr. Garcia reported the assessment will provide an opportunity to provide a
comprehensive strategic plan for the City with input from residents. He referenced a similar
assessment that was completed in Anaheim several years ago that took the same approach. He
also reported the City would be a contributing partner in the assessment having input via executive
management presentations and participation and oversight through a Council ad-hoc oversight
committee. He also noted that something like this has not happened since the 1960s, with a major
effort called the Anaheim 100.
Council Member Faessel confirmed that a similar initiative did occur in 1959 in which the
committee members were comprised of businesses and residents and shared the many results of
that effort. He also noted that another great example of a public-private partnership was the
recently built temporary homeless shelters. He supported the 2030 Neighborhood Investment
Program and felt it would be good for Anaheim.
Council Member Moreno discussed bifurcating the item to allow support for the 2030
Neighborhood Investment Program and neighborhood investment with separate action regarding
funding for Anaheim First. He suggested a wider process for applications to serve on the
committee for the assessment. He also believed funding the assessment constituted a contract
which, according to Council Policy, must be opened up to a request for proposals process.
Council Member O'Neil commented on the motion and various provisions of the resolution and
how the items could be considered.
Council Member Barnes supported Council Member Brandman's suggestion to develop a strategic
plan for Anaheim and encouraged Mayor Sidhu to support that suggestion. Mayor Sidhu advised
he would not support that suggestion.
Mayor Pro Tern Kring stated this initiative will be a comprehensive plan for Anaheim over the next
ten years and noted Anaheim First has been engaged for eight months and changing its structure
would be time wasted.
Council Member Moreno expressed concerns that Anaheim First has been formed for eight
months but this was the first time the City was hearing of it. He suggested the City affirm the
overall initiative but that the entity be reassessed before any funding for an assessment was
approved.
In response to Council Member Faessel, Council Member Barnes clarified that she does not want
to undermine what City Council has tried to do for Anaheim parks as she felt that funding for the
Community Assessment would come from the Neighborhood Investment Program. Mr. Garcia
clarified that monies to fund the Community Assessment would be taken from the Neighborhood
Investment Program which currently holds approximately $4 million. Council Member Faessel
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believed the overall goal to address citywide needs outweighed the use of$250,000 out of $4
million.
City Attorney Robert Fabela clarified the motion on the floor and what the resulting effect would be
as well as additional options for Council consideration.
MOTION: Council Member Moreno moved to bifurcate the item and approve the resolution, as
amended, removing the clause to provide funding in the amount of $250,000 to Anaheim First in
order to supplement private matching funds that will be used in order to conduct the Anaheim
Community Assessment, seconded by Council Member Brandman. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7
(Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil). NOES — 0.
Motion carried.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Fabela requested Council Member Moreno clarify his second motion. Council
Member Moreno confirmed removing the funding and seeing what other processes could be
followed to conduct an assessment.
MOTION: Council Member Moreno moved to reject providing $250,000 for the Community
Assessment, seconded by Council Member Brandman.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Brandman amended his abstention vote on the first motion to an
"aye" vote to show unanimity.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Garcia clarified that the approval of the item
approves funding but was not necessarily a contract. He further clarified that since the City was
simply contributing to the non-profit Anaheim First, they were not directly contracting with LSA to
complete the assessment, to which Mr. Fabela concurred.
MOTION: Council Member Moreno moved to reject providing $250,000 for the Community
Assessment, seconded by Council Member Brandman. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 2: (Council
Members Barnes and Moreno). NOES — 5 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Brandman,
Faessel, and O'Neil). Motion failed.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Kring moved to provide $250,000 to Anaheim First to help launch the
Anaheim Community Assessment, establish an ad hoc working group, and amend the City
Administration budget accordingly, seconded by Council Member O'Neil.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Garcia clarified that the agreement would be between Anaheim First and the
City, so a professional services contract was not required, in response to Council Member
Barnes's inquiry. Council Member Barnes felt this item was being rushed and postponing the item
until May 7, 2019 was appropriate.
Council Member Barnes clarified her desire to postpone the vote for the $250,000 for the
Community Assessment to allow additional time for consideration, in response to Mayor Pro Tern
Kring's inquiry.
SUBSIDIARY MOTION: Council Member Barnes moved to continue consideration of the funding
within Item No. 21 to May 7, 2019, seconded by Council Member Moreno.
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DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member O'Neil, Mr. Fabela clarified that the original,
approved motion included the creation of the ad hoc working group.
Council Member Moreno supported postponing the vote but would also like to have a set of
deliverables for the assessment.
SUBSIDIARY MOTION: Council Member Barnes moved to continue consideration of the funding
within Item No. 21 to May 7, 2019, seconded by Council Member Moreno. ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES — 2: (Council Members Barnes and Moreno). NOES — 5: (Mayor Sidhu and Council
Members Kring, Brandman, Faessel, and O'Neil). Motion failed.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Barnes alleged racial bias during votes to which Mayor Pro Tern
Kring and Mayor Sidhu expressed their opposition to Council Member Barnes's comments.
Council Members Moreno and Brandman requested a recess.
Mayor Sidhu recessed the City Council meeting at 9:49 P.M. and reconvened at 9:54 P.M.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Moreno raised questions about which members of City Council
received campaign contributions through the Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee
(PAC) and which did not.
Council Member Moreno felt the public needed to trust how the City uses its money and felt that
City Council should postpone. He felt that Anaheim First should be at the table, but would like to
understand who gave money to whom.
SUBSIDIARY MOTION: Council Member O'Neil moved to call the question, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Kring. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring,
Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil). NOES — 0. ABSTAIN — 1: (Council Member Barnes).
Motion carried.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Kring moved to provide $250,000 to Anaheim First to help launch the
Anaheim Community Assessment and amend the City Administration budget accordingly,
seconded by Council Member O'Neil. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5: (Mayor Sidhu and Council
Members Kring, Brandman, Faessel, and O'Neil). NOES — 1: (Council Member Moreno).
ABSTAIN — 1 (Council Member Barnes). Motion carried.
22. ORDINANCE NO. (INTRODUCTION) AN UNCODIFIED INTERIM
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM imposing a temporary restriction on
M142 mobilehome space rental rate increases that exceed (3%) annually, or the change in the
Consumer Price Index, whichever is greater.
Determine that the ordinance imposing a restriction on mobilehome rental rate increases 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,
and it is not a "project", as a defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Sidhu stated that was fair to say that rents have risen over the course of the
last few years and have outpaced growth in wages. He felt it was a statewide and national trend
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and Anaheim alone cannot correct the market forces that have driven the issue. He felt there had
been sustained economic growth over the past five years that have driven the market rates. He
was proud of Anaheim's long history of supporting housing development and felt adding new
housing units would help the situation.
Mayor Sidhu noted that there was no city within Orange County with local rent control ordinances
that interfere with the tenant/landlord relationship. He noted that in the rare cases where tenants
felt they were being treated poorly, the City could offer to facilitate discussion and serve as a
mediator. Therefore, he was not in support of this item.
City Attorney Robert Fabela reported this item was an interim rent stabilization ordinance, drafted
and agendized at the request of Council Member Moreno. He noted the item does not contain an
urgency option in light of events that occurred since the item was originally proposed.
Mr. Fabela reported the ordinance would be an interim ordinance, if introduced and adopted, and
would be in effect for 180 days, during which time, mobile home park space rents may not be
increased more than three percent (3%) annually, or the change in the Consumer Price Index,
whichever was greater. Staff would then study the issue surrounding mobile home rent
stabilization and bring the item back to City Council to consider if a permanent ordinance should be
adopted.
Mr. Fabela advised that a mobile home park owner who believed the annual cap on space rent
increases would prevent the owner from receiving a fair and reasonable return on his or her
property may petition the City Manager for a rent increase in excess of the cap. If the City Council
were to adopt the interim ordinance, staff would contact the owners of all mobile home parks in the
City to ensure they were aware of the restriction and to allow for their input on the City's study of
the matter as it moved forward.
Mr. Fabela noted that, under state law, the City cannot regulate and was not proposing to regulate
mobile home spaces initially held out for rent after January 1, 1990, nor to any mobile home
tenancy created by a rental agreement that has a term of more than twelve (12) months.
Council Member Moreno noted this was a temporary rent stabilization effort to help City Council
think of ways to build on tenant and owner relationships. He presented a slide that listed all 27
mobile home parks in Anaheim and noted there were 3,483 mobile home spaces within Anaheim
which cover all the districts. He presented the impacts of rent hikes concerning Anaheim residents
and noted there was no protection from extreme rent hikes.
Council Member Moreno presented the effects of a six-month moratorium which would allow the
City time to study the issue while protecting residents. He noted that housing supply was not
coming for a few years, but the market had still not stabilized for low and very-low income
residents.
MOTION: Council Member Moreno moved to introduce AN UNCODIFIED INTERIM ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM imposing a temporary restriction on mobilehome space rental rate
increases that exceed (3%) annually, or the change in the Consumer Price Index, whichever is
greater, seconded by Council Member Barnes.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tern Kring noted this was a specific action for a specific mobile home
park. She disagreed that measures that restrict rent increases, even temporarily, were the answer.
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She referenced rent control issues in San Francisco and compared them to protentional rent
control ordinances in Anaheim. She noted that the owner of Rancho La Paz Mobile Home Park
rescinded rent increases until at least September 2019 and advised the property owner was willing
to expand rent assistance incentives to assist residents.
Council Member O'Neil presented information from the Mobile Home Educational Trust (MHET)
which provided a survey from 25 mobile home parks in Anaheim. He noted that the lowest
average space rent in Rancho La Paz was $765. He also advised the total spaces that would be
subject to the proposed ordinance would be 1,958. He noted that large and sudden space rent
increases were problematic when rents were kept unrealistically low and then increased suddenly.
Council Member O'Neil reported the Rancho La Paz solution was to not impose a space rent
increase until September 2019, which would allow mobile home owners in the park to breath. He
felt the problem with rent control takes the needs of the renters over the needs of the owners, thus
creating a market imbalance. He also felt that rent control makes capital improvements
impossible. He spoke regarding Proposition 10, showing that rent control was rejected by voters in
2018 and detailed the areas covered in the election.
Council Member O'Neil presented rent control alternatives and noted California's Mobile Home
Residence Law (MRL) was already in place to protect residents. He also noted that long term
leases and park-funded, means-based subsidy plans were available for residents. He noted that
tenant organizations have been formed to work with property owners. He felt this was not a
widespread issue and that Anaheim voters have previously rejected rent control.
Council Member Moreno did not feel that rent control was the only solution, but if other policies
were put in place, it could be effective and noted that other cities were analyzing the same type of
solution. He felt that it was a policy hazard and would like to see City Council impose a six-month
moratorium on rent increases.
Council Member Faessel reported that the Rancho La Paz Mobile Home Park owner agreed to
meet with residents and residents have set up a Homeowners Association (HOA) at the park. He
would like to have the owner work with the HOA directly and noted that the City Council can be
called upon to intervene in the future, if necessary. He would like to see the private process at
Rancho La Paz Mobile Home Park have the opportunity to work.
Council Member Brandman encouraged City Council to ensure that Council Members who have
issues within their District be included in discussions and decisions that rise to the consideration of
City Council. He also noted he did not support rent control at this time.
Council Member Barnes suggested the City encourage mobile home parks to move towards long-
term leases for residents to ensure mobile home parks in Anaheim do not run into this crisis again.
Council Member Moreno noted he was not looking for a permanent solution but simply for a six-
month moratorium so the City can assess the situation. Council Member Moreno inquired which of
his colleagues had not received campaign contributions from the MHET PAC.
SUBSIDIARY MOTION: Council Member O'Neil moved to postpone Item No. 22 indefinitely,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kring. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6: (Mayor Sidhu and Council
Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Faessel, and O'Neil). NOES — 1: (Council Member Moreno).
Motion carried; item postponed indefinitely.
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23. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
D114 CITY OF ANAHEIM amending and restating the Procedures and Rules of Order for the
conduct of City Council meetings (council comments and discussion).
Deputy City Manager Greg Garcia reported this item was proposed amendments to the
Procedures and Rules of Order of City Council meetings. At the request of Mayor Sidhu, the
amendments would place reasonable thresholds on City Council commentary, including discussion
and debate on any agenda item, with the exception of public hearings.
Mr. Garcia reported that the proposed amendments provide for a new method of City Council
deliberation based on best practices in other cities. He noted the time limitations in some cities
range from five (5) to ten (10) minutes per Council Member per agenda item, with the opportunity
to address the body only once or, in some cities, twice during the discussion and debate on an
individual item.
Mr. Garcia advised the proposed resolution adds Section 1.09, "City Council Discussion," which
would provide each Council Member with an initial five (5) minutes per item for comments,
question, and debate, including staff's response to any questions by the Council Member. After all
Council Members have had an opportunity to speak once, Council Members desiring to speak
again would have an additional five (5) minutes to comment.
Mr. Garcia reported that understanding the value of debate as an essential element in making
thoughtful decisions, Section 3.07 will continue to provide any Council Member the ability to
request additional time to speak by means of a motion to extend the limits of debate by a 2/3 vote
of the Council. He also noted that in addition, the Chair as the parliamentarian, is charged with
moderating the debate and ensuring that issues are properly vetted.
Mr. Garcia reported the proposed Resolution further adds Section 2.03, "Council
communications/Agenda requests," which provides Council members up to three (3) minutes to
speak during the Council communications/Agenda request period of the Council meeting. He also
noted that should the Council approve this Resolution, staff will explore upgrading the
touchscreens on the dais to allow a timer to appear during comments in order to reflect the
remaining speaker time.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Sidhu reported he brought this item forward as he felt the City should
conduct meetings in an efficient and orderly fashion. He noted that as staff looked into other cities'
practices, it showed the Anaheim policy of unlimited debate and unlimited Council communication
was the exception as opposed to the norm. He felt that the new rules would allow for more
efficient meeting practices.
Council Member Moreno felt that the City Council should be given the opportunity to govern itself
and that this item, as constructed, puts pressure on City Council to interrupt each other and
actually waste more time. He believed tools were already in place to achieve the desired results
and opposed spending money on this effort.
Council Member Barnes questioned the proposed costs, to which City Clerk Theresa Bass
explained the touch-screens could be upgraded to include a timer at the stated cost. Council
Member Barnes expressed concern about items being imposed on City Council that chip away at
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the integrity of the dais. She would like to see the item tabled given the differing communication
styles of each City Council member.
Mayor Pro Tem Kring thought questions could be answered by staff between the agenda posting
and the meeting and opposed the timer upgrade. She encouraged her colleagues to not pull
routine Consent Calendar items for additional discussion and felt this proposal could be a very
constructive tool to help efficiency at each meeting.
In response to Council Member Faessel, City Attorney Robert Fabela advised the way the
proposed ordinance read was that there would be one round of questions or discussion by any
particular Council Member who would have the floor for up to five minutes and would also allow for
a second round up to five minutes. He noted there was nothing in the item that addressed
deferring time or deferring to other members.
In response, Council Member Moreno reported that he frequently gets interrupted during City
Council meetings and felt that past practice was indicative of what may happen if these rules were
imposed. He also expressed concern with a potential of watching the clock rather than listening to
others.
Mr. Fabela advised that Mayor Sidhu has the discretion to extend the debate time should any
Council Member go over their time, in response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiry.
Council Member O'Neil reviewed policies and practices of other cities and shared the experiences
of Council Members from other cities. He requested the time for Council Communications be
extended to five minutes.
Council Member Brandman suggested that City Council continue the item for 30 days to allow
Council to be mindful of efficiency and then revisit the item. Mayor Sidhu advised that he would
compromise and continue the item to May 7, 2019.
Council Member Moreno noted that no Orange County city, with the exception of Brea, limit City
Council's discussion time. He clarified policy versus practice for each Orange County city.
Council Member Barnes noted her objection to the limitation of City Council member's discussion
of City business. She also listed the history of changes to Procedures and Rules of Order for the
conduct of City Council meetings. She expressed concerned that Mayor Sidhu was limiting the
voice of the people.
MOTION: Mayor Sidhu moved to continue Item No. 23 to May 7, 2019, seconded by Council
Member O'Neil. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES —6: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring,
Barnes, Brandman, Faessel, and O'Neil). NOES — 0. ABSTAIN — 1: (Council Member Moreno).
Motion carried; item continued to May 7, 2019.
PUBLIC HEARING:
24. Withdrawn by staff.
Public hearing to consider the sale and lease of real property generally located at Lincoln
A123 Avenue and Beach Boulevard in the City of Anaheim, California, a portion of which is
proposed to be sold by the City to 39 Commons Partners, LLC pursuant to a proposed
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Disposition and Development Agreement and another portion of which is proposed to be
leased by the City to 39 Commons Partners, LLC, pursuant to a proposed Ground Lease.
Public Hearing Item No 24 was withdrawn by staff; no action taken.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIVITES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-agenda itemsl: None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION:
Council Member Moreno congratulated all involved with the W.A.N.D. BBQ and the Proud to be
Me celebration of Chicano art. He addressed comments made throughout the Council meeting, the
issue of political divisiveness, and previous actions by Council. He asked that discussions related
to projects in districts be communicated to the specific district Council Member and that Council
Members not interrupt each other and recognize the gavel.
Council Member Brandman recognized the W.A.N.D. BBQ and requested the meeting adjourn in
memory of Democratic Party leader, Frank Barbaro.
Council Member Faessel thanked Mayor Sidhu for allowing the eight non-agenda speakers to
provide their comments during the first Public Comments portion of the meeting and for continuing
Item No. 23. Regarding Item No. 3, he acknowledged Anaheim Arena Management for donating
55 sets of Honda Center suite furniture to non-profit organizations. He announced the roll-out of
the new Mobile Library on Anna Drive and thanked City Librarian Audrey Lujan and Yesenia Rojas
for their efforts. He acknowledged the W.A.N.D. BBQ, the Fullerton College men's basketball team
for winning the California Community College state championship, and Elmer Thill's 105th birthday,
concluding by wishing all a restful Easter.
Mayor Pro Tem Kring addressed comments made during the meeting, offered thoughts to the
French people regarding the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, celebrated the California Parks and
Recreation Society's 2018 Award of Excellence for Ponderosa Park and Family Resource Center,
wished everyone a happy Easter, and requested the meeting adjourn in memory of Sergeant
Steve Licon.
Council Member O'Neil reported, for the original consideration of the mobile home rent ordinance,
staff in the City Attorney's office spent an estimated 43 hours and staff in the City Manager's office
spent an estimated 6 3/ hours preparing the item. He requested the meeting adjourn in memory of
former West Covina Mayor Mike Spence and asked for prayers for those suffering from addiction.
Council Member Barnes thanked all involved with and who attended the W.A.N.D. BBQ. She
addressed homeless encampments on Union Pacific railroad property, safety, and health issues,
and directed staff to return with a Closed Session item to initiate litigation to recoup costs and other
solutions, concurred by Council Member Moreno.
Mayor Sidhu requested his colleagues show respect to each other, addressed comments made
during the meeting, and wished everyone a blessed Easter and Passover.
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ADJOURNMENT:
At 12:10 A.M. on April 17, 2019, with no objection, Mayor Sidhu adjourned the April 16, 2019
meeting in memory of Frank Barbaro, Sgt. Steve Licon, and Mike Spence.
Respectfully submitted,
eres ass, CMC
City Clerk