12/03/2019 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 3, 2019
The regular meeting of December 3, 2019 was called to order at 3:00 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 November 27, 2019.
PRESENT: Mayor Harry Sidhu and Council Members Lucille Kring, Denise Barnes, Jose F.
Moreno, Stephen Faessel, and Trevor O'Neil.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Chris Zapata, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and City Clerk
Theresa Bass
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
CLOSED SESSION: At 3:01 P.M., Mayor Sidhu recessed to closed session for consideration of the
following (Council Member Jordan Brandman joined the meeting during Closed Session):
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of California
Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential case
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Section 54956.8 of California Government Code
Property: 2000 E. Gene Autry Way and 2200 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92806;
APN Nos. 232-011-02, -06, -35, -36, -37, -38, -39, -40, -41, -42, -43, -44, -47, -48, -50
Agency Negotiator: Chris Zapata, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Angels Baseball, LP; City of Anaheim
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
At 5:00 P.M., Mayor Sidhu reconvened the Anaheim City Council.
INVOCATION: Minister Dale Moreland, Ball Road Church of Christ
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Denise Barnes
Presentations: Recognizing the Public Works 2019 Walk to School Day Poster Contest
winners
Public Works Director Rudy Emami thanked the program participants and presented a proclamation
to Sycamore Junior High Teacher, Sarah Lingberg. He presented proclamations to 1st place winner
Alex Costeno, 2nd place winner Sophia Santos (Ms. Lingberg accepted on her behalf), and 3rd place
winner Omar Darraji.
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Recognizing Anaheim Police Officers Gerry Verpooten & Matthew Ellis for their
national recognition in the field of drug recognition
Police Chief Jorge Cisneros provided a brief history of the field of drug recognition. He presented
proclamations to Officers Verpooten and Ellis for the national recognition.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Prior to receipt of public comments, an outline of rules for public comments
and a brief decorum statement was provided by City Clerk Theresa Bass.
Haitham Oweini, Ironworkers Local #433, expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to pass the item, expressing thanks for the benefits being in a union has provided his family.
Brenda Ward, Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters, expressed her support for Item No. 07,
encouraged City Council to pass the item, and supported female carpenters being treated equally.
Tom Geller, Director, Orange County Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association
(NECA), expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to pass the item.
Javier Camberos expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to pass the item
and provide quality contracts.
Assemblyman Tyler Diep respectfully urged Council to Item No. 07, encouraged City Council to pass
the item, and recognized the value of trades to youth and those in need of a second chance.
Cory Cordova, Business Agent, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
(AFSCME) Business Council District 36, expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to pass the item. He also asked City Council to hold contractors to the same high standards.
Richard Licerio expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to pass the item,
as he believed the agreement could give an opportunity for an apprenticeship program and he would
love to see the kids he coached live, work, and play in Anaheim.
Cecil Jordan Corkern, Outreach Homeless Ministries, expressed his concern regarding alleged issues
at the Disneyland Corporation.
Nick Anas, District Coordinator for Senator Thomas Umberg, expressed Senator Umberg's support
for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to consider this important agreement that would provide
many opportunities in the construction industry.
Avelino Valencia III, Senior Field Representative for Assemblymember Tom Daly, read a letter
support from Assemblymember Daly in support of Item. 07 and encouraged City Council to approve
the workforce agreement for City's capital improvements as workforce agreements provide many
community benefits, like hiring, veteran, and career opportunity programs, ability for apprentices to
learn and earn, and are financially self-sufficient.
Roxanne Klatt expressed her support for Item No. 07 and noted Helmets to Hardhats was a veteran
program that could benefit from the workforce agreement.
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Charles Barfield, General Manager, Orange County Employees Association, expressed his support
for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to pass the item as community workforce agreements
provides local and veteran hiring preferences and builds families.
Al Jabbar, Anaheim Union High School District Board of Trustees, expressed his support for Item No.
07, thanked Council Member Moreno for initiating this item, and noted that prideful community
members have completed projects on time and on budget.
Sam Hurtado expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to pass the
community workforce agreement for the benefit of the families.
Eric Simpson expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to pass the item, as
he believed this workforce agreement would give residents the opportunity to build in their own
community.
Ernesto Medrano, Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council,
expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to pass the workforce agreement
to give an opportunity to those turning their life around and to provide many programs that benefit the
community.
Ron Miller, Executive Secretary, Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades
Council, expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to pass the workforce
agreement because it offers pre-apprenticeship programs that are very successful and are good for
the community and its constituents.
Lyman J. Emmer expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to pass the
item.
Doug Mangione, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, expressed his support for Item No.
07 and encouraged City Council to pass the item, as he believed good wages need a good
community and it all comes together with good jobs and a good economy.
David Salazar, IBEW Union, expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to
pass the item, stating he would work hard for the City.
Josef Holper, Director of Communications, Office of Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva, conveyed
her support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to pass the workforce agreement to provide
individuals an opportunity to work.
Chad Lawhorn expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to pass the item.
William Fitzgerald, Home Owners Maintaining Our Environment, expressed his concern regarding
Items Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, and 13 and felt they do not benefit the residents of Anaheim.
Mayor Sidhu encouraged public speakers to abstain from using profane and slanderous
language.
Jesus Ivan Aguilar, IBEW member, expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to approve this agreement because it has done a lot for him and his family.
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Dave Everett, Western Electrical Contractors Association (WECA), expressed his opposition to Item
No. 07 and encouraged City Council to oppose the item, as non-union apprenticeships encourage
greater opportunities instead of limiting them.
Mark Correa expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to pass the item,
speaking of quality training and safety ethics provided by IBEW.
Frederick Young, IBEW 441 member, expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to pass the item.
Ray Baca, Executive Director, Engineering Contractor's Association, expressed his support for Item
No. 07 and mentioned the benefits of local hiring which are good for the City, workers, and their
families.
Raul Guedea Jr., AGC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to oppose the item, as he represented non-union apprentices and believed unions were a
legal way of stealing.
Mayor Sidhu encouraged all public speakers to be respectful of each other's comments.
Marc Holguin, 433 union member, expressed his support for Item No. 07, citing its benefit to his
family.
Grant Monnig expressed his support for Item No. 07 and expressed how proud he is of working in the
City of Anaheim and to be part of a stable union and have a well-paid career.
David Lawhorn, training director for OC Electrical Apprenticeship Program, expressed his support for
Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to pass the item.
Matt Cocanig, Tradesman International Inc., expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 because it does
not offer local hiring.
James Esquivel, 714 Carpenter Union member, expressed his support for Item No. 07 and shared
that working closer to home and spending time with family to raise good children for a better future
are some of the many benefits this agreement offers.
Aaron McCall, Orange County Young Democrats, expressed his support for Item No. 07 because it
assists young people access local job opportunities.
Elijah Stricker, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to oppose the item. Mr. Stricker agreed with local hiring but not at the expense of non-union
members and stated ABC Apprenticeship gives great benefits and he wants to continue supporting
his family.
Gilbert Davila expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to pass the item
because it gives an opportunity for women and veterans to have a voice in Anaheim.
Erik Gutierrez, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to oppose the item, sharing how being part of ABC Apprenticeship has given him the
opportunity to provide for his family and a lifelong education.
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Daimon Rugh, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to reconsider the item.
Kevin Garrett, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to oppose the item, as apprentices receive many benefits and are paid to learn real world
skills, employment, and business opportunities.
At this juncture, Mayor Sidhu suggested shortening the length of public comments to two
minutes in the spirit of time, which was opposed by Council Member Moreno. In response to
Council Member O'Neil's inquiry, City Attorney Robert Fabela advised there was no rule from
shortening a time limit in the middle of the public comment period. Council Member O'Neil
suggested that public speakers be encouraged to be mindful of their own time instead of
imposing a time limit and Mayor Sidhu then encouraged speakers to be as brief as possible.
Justin McAndrew, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07, encouraged City
Council to oppose the item, as ABC has given him great opportunities and he wants to save
Anaheim's apprentices.
Brett Schneider, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to oppose the item.
Manuel Gutierrez, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to oppose the item, as he did not want apprentices to be out of work.
Jesse Rivera, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to oppose the item, sharing ABC has given him the opportunity to provide for his family and
has offered great benefits and opportunities.
Paul Yglesias, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to oppose the item.
Thein Vu, 433 Iron Workers member, expressed his support for Item No. 07, which provides quality of
life and the ability to work closer to home.
R. Joshua Collins, Homeless Advocates for Christ, expressed concern for the recent death by
chokehold by the Anaheim Police Department and encouraged City Council to investigate.
Tyler Leavitt, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to oppose the item, stating that approving this agreement would exclude them from working
in Anaheim.
Tom Guimond, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to reconsider the item.
John Gutierrez, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to oppose the item.
Diego Banda, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07, he wants to save his
apprenticeship where he goes to school and support his family.
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Daniel Segura, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and asked City Council
to not take away the way he provides for his family.
Jacob Hargreaves, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07, encouraged City
Council to oppose the item, as ABC has provided many opportunities to support his family, and he
asked Council to not take it away.
Steven Baker, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and asked Council to not
restrict others from working in Anaheim and to not take away apprentices.
Sanjuanita RoaAyala, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07, encouraged City
Council to oppose the item, as ABC has given her opportunities, and she asked for equal
opportunities.
Juan Flores, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to oppose the item.
Jesse Sala, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition for Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to oppose the item, as believed in equal opportunities for those with or without union.
Juan Pablo Verdugo, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and encouraged
City Council to oppose the item.
Dylan McCarty, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to oppose the item.
Andrew Navarro expressed his support for Item No. 07.
Adrian Torres, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07, as he is proud of his
school and asked to not be left behind.
Moses Vela, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to oppose the item. He wants to give back to apprentices what was given to him before he
became an instructor and he believes in quality and fairness in Anaheim.
Robert Resendez, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to oppose the item.
Vern Nelson expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to pass the item.
He also expressed concern for the recent death by chokehold by the Anaheim Police Department and
encouraged City Council to investigate.
David Eskander expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to pass the item.
Aaron Velasquez, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to oppose the item, stating ABC changes and transforms people's lives and he believed they
should not be discriminated against.
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Ruben Hernandez expressed his support for Item No. 07 because local unions have given him an
opportunity and a better life.
Kenneth Batiste expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to pass the item.
He also expressed concern that there is not enough affordable housing in the area.
Donna Acevedo-Nelson expressed concern for the recent death by chokehold by the Anaheim Police
Department and encouraged City Council to investigate, stating certain officer should be fired.
Rachel Rolnicki, Senior Field Representative for Congressman Lou Correa, read a letter on his behalf
expressing his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to pass the item, as Community
Workforce Agreements are a strong leading force and provide opportunities for low-income local
residents.
Albert Duarte expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to pass the item.
Dave Drummond expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to pass the
item.
Jaquavious Carlton, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07, as he believed
non-union workers deserve same rights as union members.
Patrick Kelly, Secretary/Treasurer, Teamsters Local 952, expressed his support for Item No. 07 and
encouraged City Council to pass the item. He thanked City Council for all they do, especially Council
Member Kring for her efforts with the Veterans Day celebration.
John R. O'Neill, Garden Grove City Councilmember, expressed his strong support for Item No. 07
and encouraged City Council to pass the item, as he believed this would benefit the whole community
and is a win-win scenario. Lastly, he stated this was money well spent for the City of Anaheim.
Peter H., ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council
to oppose the item, as he found it unfair to be excluded.
Joseph Fentross, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07, stating opportunities
have been provided because of the value of competition in labor in Anaheim.
Mike Jimenez, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07, as many students
would be out of work and they are looking for a fair share.
John Hanna, Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters, expressed his support for Item No. 07 and
stated the agreement does not discriminate against contractors who are non-union.
Shane Sims, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to oppose the item.
Art Pedroza, Coalition for Fair Employment in Construction, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07,
sharing that many of his students are Latinos and immigrants who would be disadvantaged from
working on City projects. He also urged City Council to opt to protect all workers and all taxpayers.
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Gabriela Arroyo, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed her opposition to Item No. 07, stating she currently
serves at an outreach program for high schools because it gives kids an opportunity to learn and work
at the same time and provides a better future.
Robert Richens, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07, expressing gratitude
for the opportunities ABC has provided.
Keo Grogan, ABC Apprenticeship, expressed his opposition to Item No. 07 and encouraged City
Council to oppose the item.
Steve Kaller expressed his support for Item No. 19, speaking in regards to a shortage of employment,
and stated this will provide better opportunities with housing.
Francisco Gomez expressed his support for Item No. 07 and encouraged City Council to pass the
item.
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
City Manager Chris Zapata announced he would make the appraisal of the stadium property
publically available on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
CONSENT CALENDAR: At 7:46 P.M., the consent calendar was considered with Council Member
O'Neil pulling Item No. 02 and Council Member Moreno pulling Item No. 07 for separate discussion
and consideration.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Kring moved to waive reading 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 Faessel. 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 Cultural and Heritage Commission meetings of September 19,
B105 2019 and October 17, 2019, the Parks and Recreation Commission meetings of August 28,
2019 and September 25, 2019, the Public Utilities Board meeting of October 23, 2019, and
the Senior Citizen Commission meeting of September 19, 2019.
AGR- 3. Determine, on the basis of the evidence submitted by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S.,
1516 Inc. that the property owner has complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of
Development Agreement No. 96-01 for the 2018-2019 review period for the Disneyland Resort
Project located in the Anaheim Resort.
4. Determine, on the basis of the evidence submitted by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, that the
AGR- property owner has complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of Development
4957 Agreement No. 2007-00003 for the 2018-2019 review period for the Kaiser Hospital Campus
Project located at 3400-3450 East La Palma Avenue and 959-1001 North Grove Street.
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AGR-
3750.A 5. Determine, on the basis of the evidence submitted by PT Metro LLC, that the property owner
has complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of Amended and Restated
Development Agreement No. 2005-00008 for the 2019 review period for the A-Town mixed-
use project located in the Platinum Triangle.
6. Accept the bids from A&R Active Auto Works, Inc., Premier Collision Center, Mills Collision
D180 Center, Inc., Russ Ward Auto Body, Inc., and JV-Jade, LLC dba Earl Scheib of Anaheim, in a
combined not to exceed amount of $421,812 inclusive of a 20% contingency, for automotive
body repair services for a one year period with four one-year optional renewals and authorize
the Purchasing Agent to execute the renewal options in accordance with Bid #9361.
AGR- 8. Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 with Pacific Hydrotech, Inc., in the amount of
10495.11.0.1 $787,500, for the Expansion and Rehabilitation of the Lenain Water Treatment Plant Project
AGR- and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the Contract Change Order and any
10495.111.1 related documents; approve a First Amendment to Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc.,
AGR- increasing the contract amount from $983,012 to $1,047,012, to provide additional
10495.2 construction management services and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the
amendment and other related documents and take the necessary actions to administer the
amendment; and approve a Second Amendment to Agreement with GHD Inc., increasing the
contract amount from $1,401,571 to $1,526,597, to provide for additional engineering services
for the design and construction of the project and authorize the Public Utilities General
Manager to execute the amendment and other related documents and take the necessary
actions to administer the amendment.
9. Approve the First Amendment to Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-1714 with the Orange
County Transportation Authority for the Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station Improvement
AGR-8561.1 Project extending the termination date to December 31, 2020, and increase the Department of
Public Works revenue and expenditure budget for Fiscal Year 2019/20 by $100,000 for a total
reimbursable amount of $273,000.
10. Approve the Third Amendment to License Agreement with Living Stream, Inc. dba Anaheim
AGR-3338.3 Palms Corporate Center and Anaheim Palms Telecom Center, LLC, with an annual license
fee of $4,016 with an annual escalation of 3%, to provide fiber optic access for up to an
additional fifteen (15) years and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to execute the
amendment and any other related documents and take the necessary actions to implement
and administer the amendment.
AGR-1507.4 11. Approve the Metro Cities Fire Authority Fourth Amended Joint Powers Agreement with the
Cities of Brea, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and Orange to
remove the City of Garden Grove as a member, change the deadline for final year-end
adjustments, and clarify that subscriber agencies are not party to the agreement; and
authorize the City Manager and Fire Chief to take the necessary actions to implement and
administer the agreement.
AGR-9546.A 12. Approve agreements, in substantial form, for temporary employment services, on an as-
AGR-4390.F needed basis, for a two year period with an option to extend up to two additional years, and
AGR-4391.F authorize the Human Resources Director to execute the agreements with 22nd Century Tech,
AGR-9549.A Aerotek, Advanced Resources, Cath Jon Enterprises dba HB Staffing, Elwood Professional,
AGR-5945.0 y p g'
AGR-11784 Emploi Group dba AtWork Personnel Services, Experis dba Manpower, Gary D. Nelson
AGR-4406.G
AGR-11785
AGR-4388.E
AGR-11786
AGR-11787
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AGR-5948.B
AGR-1324.D
AGR-11788 Associates, Howroyd-Wright Employment Agency dba Apple One, Infojini, Lancesoft, Premier
AGR-11789
AGR-9553 Staffing Source, Project Partners, Robert Half Government, Roth Staffing Companies, Superb
AGR-11790 Tech Inc., Sydata, and Volt Information Sciences.
AGR-11791
AGR- 13. Approve the First Amendment to Agreement with Icon Venue Group, LLC, dba CAA ICON,
11435.1 increasing the not to exceed contract amount from $49,000 to $100,000 with an optional six
month extension, and authorize the Executive Director of the Convention, Sports and
Entertainment Department to execute and administer the amendment.
D128 14. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-138 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM approving the adoption of the Public Agencies Post-Employment Benefits Trust
administered by Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) (Section 115 Trust).
15. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-139 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
D175 OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Public Works Director or his designee to submit a grant
application on behalf of the City of Anaheim to the Orange County Transportation Authority for
funding under the M2 Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program for Tustin
Avenue/Rose Drive Traffic Signal Synchronization Project and if awarded, authorizing the
acceptance of such grant funds on behalf of the city and amending the budget accordingly,
and determine the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Regulation No. 15301(b) Class 1.
P110 16. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-140 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM declaring its intention to vacate certain public streets, highways and
easements. (Abandonment No. ABA 2019-00384; portion of West Cerritos Avenue directly
west of Anaheim Boulevard lying between and adjacent to 100-394 West Cerritos Avenue;
public hearing scheduled for January 14, 2020).
C280 17. ORDINANCE NO. 6473 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
amending Chapters 18.04 (Single-Family Residential Zones); 18.06 (Multiple-Family
C420 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); 18.22 (Brookhurst Commercial Corridor (BCC) Overlay Zone); 18.32
(Mixed Use (MU) Overlay Zone); 18.36 (Types of Uses); 18.38 (Supplemental Use
Regulations); 18.40 (General Development Standards); 18.42 (Parking and Loading); 18.44
(Signs); 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening); 18.62 (Administrative Reviews); 18.76 (Zoning
Amendments); 18.92 (Definitions); 18.114 (Disneyland 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 (SP 93-1)); 18.120 (Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan No. 2015-1 (SP 2015-1)); and
18.122 (Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 (SP 2017-1) Zoning and Development
Standards) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code; and, the Anaheim Resort
Identity Program and Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan; 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 have a significant effect on the environment (Zoning Code
Amendment No. 2019-00165) (Adjustment No. 13 to the Disneyland Specific Plan No. 92-1
(SPN92-1 S)) (Adjustment No. 16 to the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2 (SPN92-2Z))
(Adjustment No. 10 to the Hotel Circle Specific Plan No. 93-1 (SPN93-1J)) (Adjustment No. 9
to the Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan (SPN2015-000011)) (Adjustment No. 1 to the Beach
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Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 (SPN2017-00001A)) (Amendment No. 3 to the Anaheim
Resort Identity Program (MIS2019-00711)) (Amendment to the Platinum Triangle Master Land
Use Plan (MIS2019-00712)) (DEV2019-00092) (Code Streamlining and Improvement
Program; Introduced at Council meeting of November 19, 2019, Public Hearing Item No. 32).
D114 18. Approve minutes of the Council meeting of April 2, 2019.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
D116 2. Presentation on youth homelessness, mental health, and mental illness by Dr. Adela Cruz,
Anaheim Union High School District.
Council Member Moreno introduced Dr. Adela Cruz, Anaheim Union High School District, and her
work with students who have unstable housing environments.
Dr. Cruz began her presentation and noted the most vulnerable children and youth are those in foster
care, juvenile hall, homeless/unaccompanied youth, and LGBTQ youth. She also reported that risk
factors include poverty, poor health, socio-cultural factors, violence, and political and economic
factors.
Dr. Cruz clarified the difference between mental health and mental illness. She provided national
statistics on mental illness and noted that it has been seen in the elementary school age. She noted
that the McKinney-Vento Act defines homelessness as lacking a regular, fixed, and adequate
nighttime residence. She also noted that this includes children who are doubled up, such as renting a
garage or a room. She provided examples of how homelessness affects physical health, mental
health, and creates additional issues.
Dr. Cruz stressed the urgency of this crisis because psychosocial problems affect earning which
leads to school failure and exacerbates their symptoms. She also noted the opportunity of an
education is important because of the lack of a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma
(GED) is the number one correlate for elevated risk of youth homelessness.
Dr. Cruz reported that not addressing mental illness or homelessness could lead to less productive
lives, poor quality of life, a 10-25 year life expectancy reduction in patients with severe mental illness,
and stigma and discrimination.
Dr. Cruz reported the Investment Rationale invests in youth social development, mental health, and
physical health, which will increase a strong hope, a sense of belonging, significance, and security.
She added that this would lead to an increase in education and/or career, economic growth stability,
healthy and strong families and relationships and lastly, being a contributing member of society.
DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Dr. Cruz advised that mental health
care professional's within the school district work directly with staff to identify students who are
struggling and they collaborate with agencies to provide services. She also advised there are funding
resources that are coming to school districts through the Mental Health Services Act. She also noted
it is very important to have a mental health expert to identify the children in need and connecting them
to services.
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In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Dr. Cruz advised that parents should be on the
lookout for behaviors that may show signs of mental illness.
In response to Council Member Barnes' inquiry, Dr. Cruz advised they provide parenting workshops
to build parenting skills and they are well attended.
Mayor Sidhu thanked Dr. Cruz for her presentation. No action taken.
AGR- 7. Approve the Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) that provides opportunities for local
11782 hires on city construction projects for a five year term with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties
Building Trades Council, and the signatory Craft Councils and Local Unions; authorize the
Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute the agreement, periodically update CWA
attachments, and take necessary actions to implement and administer the CWA; authorize de
minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the CWA, as
determined by the City Attorney's Office; and determine that certain construction and
rehabilitation projects to be performed under the CWA shall be categorically exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act, Sections 15301, 15302, 15303, and/or 15304 of Title 14
of the California Code of Regulations.
DISCUSSION: Council Member O'Neil thanked all the stakeholders for speaking to City Council. He
addressed the goals for a CWA and expressed concern that Community Workforce Agreement
(CWA), as presented, imposes unnecessary burdens for non-union contractors. He noted that non-
union contractors employ local workers and the CWA was counterproductive to the goal of hiring
locally. He noted that all contractors working on municipal projects are required to pay a prevailing
wage and benefits and AB 1701 makes general contractors responsible for compliance of any
subcontractors. He wants the CWA to work for all workers.
MOTION: Council Member O'Neil moved to approve with additional language to allow non-union
contractors to use their own workforce who otherwise meet defined hiring targets, allow the use of
apprentices from any state-approved apprenticeship program, and for payments of health and fringe
benefits as required under prevailing wage laws to follow the non-union worker and be paid into their
already-enrolled plans, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kring.
SUBSIDIARY MOTION: Council Member Brandman moved to amend the motion to approve as
recommended by staff, seconded by Council Member Moreno.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Moreno thanked staff for their work on the item over the past year.
He advised there was an ad hoc committee in this regard and asked if they reviewed the
amendments presented by Council Member O'Neil.
Mayor Sidhu thanked staff for their work on the item and reported the ad hoc team did speak to ABC
Apprenticeship representatives and worked through negotiations with the trades. He would be
supporting the CWA as presented, as he felt it was best for the City.
In response to Council Member Faessel's inquiry, Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee
advised that in speaking with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades
Council, they indicated they had other jurisdictions where they have non-union contractors bid
successfully on a good number of projects. Council Member Faessel requested that Mr. Miller speak
to that point. Ron Miller, Executive Secretary, Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building
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and Construction Trades Council, advised that non-union contractors could, in fact, bid on the
projects. He gave examples of projects that are working under a similar CWA.
Mayor Pro Tem Kring expressed her support for non-union and union contractors. She would like to
see City Council support the concept that "the money follows the person" and have the agreement
help all workers.
In response to Council Member Brandman's inquiry, Mr. Lee reported that all the points that were
brought forward on March 19, 2019 were discussed and were presented to the Los Angeles/Orange
Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and ultimately led to the agreement.
Council Member Brandman thanked Mayor Sidhu for his leadership on this item.
Council Member Moreno addressed the goals of the agreement and thanked staff for their work on
the item. He expressed his support for the item and felt that it was fair.
Council Member O'Neil felt that his proposal creates an even playing field and meets the goals of the
CWA. He questioned what the goals really are, emphasizing local hire provisions and a qualified
workforce. Council Member O'Neil wanted to move to amend the amendment to revert back to his
original motion. City Attorney Robert Fabela opined that, procedurally, Council Member Brandman's
motion should be voted upon, and then another amended motion could be introduced.
In response to Council Member Barnes' inquiry, Mr. Lee advised this item was City Council-driven
which asked staff to negotiate with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction
Trades Council, which happens to be a union. Council Member Barnes expressed her interest in
supporting Council Member O'Neil's motion.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mayor Sidhu confirmed the ad-hoc committee
worked with staff and negotiated based on their recommendations.
SUBSIDIARY MOTION: Council Member Brandman moved to amend the original motion to approve
as presented, seconded by Council Member Moreno. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES —4 (Mayor Sidhu
and Council Members Brandman, Moreno, and Faessel); NOES — 3 (Mayor Pro Tem Kring and
Council Members Barnes and O'Neil). Motion carried; original motion amended.
SUBSIDIARY MOTION: Council Member O'Neil moved to amend the motion to approve with a
reduced term of two years, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kring. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 3 (Mayor
Pro Tern Kring and Council Members Barnes and O'Neil); NOES —4 (Mayor Sidhu and Council
Members Brandman, Moreno, and Faessel). Motion failed.
AMENDED MOTION: Council Member O'Neil moved to approve the Community Workforce
Agreement (CWA) that provides opportunities for local hires on city construction projects for a five
year term with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building Trades Council, and the signatory Craft
Councils and Local Unions; authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute the
agreement, periodically update CWA attachments, and take necessary actions to implement and
administer the CWA; authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and
conditions of the CWA, as determined by the City Attorney's Office; and determine that certain
construction and rehabilitation projects to be performed under the CWA shall be categorically exempt
under the California Environmental Quality Act, Sections 15301, 15302, 15303, and/or 15304 of Title
14 of the California Code of Regulations, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kring. ROLL CALL VOTE:
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AYES — 6 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, and Faessel);
NOES — 1 (Council Member O'Neil). Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
C350 19. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
C410 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-00522
C280 RECLASSIFICATION NO. 2018-00315
C220 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2018-05975
C250 VARIANCE NO. 2019-05127
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 18170
(DEV2018-00081)
OWNER: Robert Hamra, Anaheim Business Campus, LLC, 394 West Cerritos Avenue,
Anaheim, CA 92805
APPLICANT: Rob Mitchell, Greenlaw Partners, LLC, 18301 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 250,
Irvine, CA 92612
PROJECT LOCATION: Southwest corner of Cerritos Avenue and Anaheim Boulevard directly
east of Interstate 5 (1-5) Freeway.
REQUEST: The applicant requests approval of the following land use entitlements: (i) amend
the General Plan land use designation from General Commercial to Mid Density Residential;
(ii) a Zoning Reclassification from the C-G (General Commercial) to the RM-3.5 (Multiple-
Family Residential) zone; (iii) a conditional use permit to permit the construction of 292
attached single-family residential units with modified development standards and density
bonus incentives to permit affordable units for moderate income occupants; (iv) a tentative
tract map to establish a 1-lot, 292-unit condominium subdivision; and (v) a variance to permit
garages with dimensions that are less than required by the Municipal Code.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council will consider whether a Mitigated
Negative Declaration is the appropriate environmental documentation for this request under
the California Environmental Quality Act.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Approved and recommended City
Council approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration (PC2019- 040), General Plan Amendment
No. 2018-00522 (PC2019-041), Reclassification No. 2018-00315 (PC2019-042), Conditional
Use Permit No. 2018-05975 (PC2019-043), Variance No. 2019-05127 (PC2019-043), and
Tentative Tract Map No. 18170 (PC2019-044). VOTE: 5-2 (Chairperson Lieberman and
Commissioners Armstrong, Keys, Mulleady, and Vadodaria voted yes; Commissioners Meeks
and White voted no) (Planning Commission meeting of October 28, 2019).
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-141 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for proposed General Plan
Amendment No. 2018-00522, Reclassification No. 2018-00315, Conditional Use Permit No.
2018-05975, Tentative Tract Map No. 18170, and Variance No. 2019-05127 (DEV2018-
00081) (100-394 West Cerritos Avenue).
Approved, as amended.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-142 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM amending the General Plan of the City of Anaheim (General Plan Amendment
No. 2018-00522) (DEV2018-00081) (100-394 West Cerritos Avenue).
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RESOLUTION NO. 2019-143 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM approving and adopting proposed Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-05975
(DEV2018-00081) (100-394 West Cerritos Avenue).
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-144 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM approving Tentative Tract Map No. 18182 (DEV2018-00081) (100-394 West
Cerritos Avenue).
ORDINANCE NO. 6474 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
amending the zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to
zoning (Reclassification No. 2018-00315) (DEV2018-00081).
Planning and Building Director Ted White presented the staff report. He reported the item is to
construct a 292-unit, attached, single-family residential project with 10% of those units identified as
affordable housing units for moderate-income buyers. He advised that on October 28, 2019, the
Planning Commission recommended City Council approval of the project by a 5-2 vote. He noted
that surrounding uses include a mobile home community to the north, the 1-5 Freeway to the west, a
hotel and parking structure that is currently under construction to the south, and commercial/industrial
uses to the east, across Anaheim Boulevard.
Mr. White advised the 11.87-acre property is located in the "C-G" General Commercial zone and is
currently developed with a business park that consists of eight one- and two-story buildings with office
and commercial uses. He advised the project requires City Council approval of an amendment to the
General Plan to change the land use designation from General Commercial to Mid Density
Residential. He advised the project also needs to be rezoned to the Multiple-Family Residential "RM-
3.5" zone.
Mr. White advised the units would be in 38, three- and four-story buildings, consisting of three
different product types. He reported the project complies with all development standards of the RM-
3.5 zone except certain setback requirements, which are requested to be modified with the
Conditional Use Permit (CUP). He presented renderings of the project and listed site amenities.
Mr. White advised the project includes 10%, or 30, units designated as affordable units to moderate-
income households. He reviewed the State Density Bonus Law and cited a City Council policy that
emphasizes the importance of affordable housing. He advised the project is also eligible to receive a
Tier 1 Density Bonus incentive, which includes a guaranteed reduction of building-to-building
setbacks. He also noted the project would exceed the minimum parking requirements of the city's
Density Bonus Ordinance by 65 spaces.
Mr. White reported the applicant requested a variance for reduced garage dimensions from 20' x 20'
to 19'1" x 19'-7", which the Planning Commission found to be negligible and recommended approval.
The request also includes a Tentative Tract Map and includes the abandoned Cerritos Avenue.
Mr. White reported the applicant hosted a community meeting at the Golden Skies Mobile Home Park
on June 6, 2019, which was attended by 17 residents and responses from the community were
generally favorable. He noted the City received one letter in opposition to the project from a current
tenant of the existing business center. For the record, he identified an error on Attachment 1, which
was an incorrect reference to the property in the second paragraph of the resolution which should be
deleted entirely. Lastly, he noted staff recommends approval of the project.
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Mayor Sidhu, Mayor Pro Tern Kring, and Council Members Brandman, Faessel, O'Neil, Barnes, and
Moreno reported ex-parte discussions with the applicant.
Mayor Sidhu opened the public hearing.
Rob Mitchell, applicant, thanked City Council for their time and effort and staff for their work on the
item. He shared this was the second phase of improvements along Anaheim Blvd., following the
hotel development. He expressed his support for the item.
William Fitzgerald, Home Owners Maintaining Our Environment, expressed his concern with the
project and felt it served the City Council instead of Anaheim residents.
Yolanda Delgado expressed her concern regarding the project and cited overcrowding in the area.
Rob Mitchell, applicant, provided the history of the project and thanked staff for their hard work on the
project.
Mayor Sidhu closed the public hearing.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Barnes thanked Ms. Delgado for voicing her concerns. In response
to Council Member Barnes' inquiry, Mr. Mitchell advised a 12-foot freeway sound wall would be built.
Mr. White responded that, based on the recommendations from a Health Risk Assessment, a filtration
system would be installed in every unit.
Cecilia So, First Carbon Solutions, reported her firm prepared the environmental report for the project
and, in response to the South Coast Air Quality Management letter received, they are preparing an
Operational Health Risk Assessment, which is in process. She advised that advanced air filtration
units would be required in units that are closest to the freeway and requires disclosure to the
residents. Mr. White advised that the completion of a Health Risk Assessment was a condition of
approval prior to issuance of the building permits. Council Member Barnes felt the area is
overcrowded.
Alan Toffoli, DeNova Homes, advised all the garages meet the minimum clearance from a vehicle
standpoint and will allow space for bike storage. Mr. White advised the parking spaces are deeper
and wider than commercial parking spaces.
In response to Council Member Faessel's inquiry, Mr. Mitchell reported they assisted 98% of building
tenants relocate. He advised the Moose Lodge is in the process of moving.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. White advised the only variance being
requested is the minimum size of the garage. He advised the other modifications being requested
are being requested under the State Density Bonus Ordinance. Associate Planner Nick Taylor
advised there is a setback modification for the interior setback along the north property line, a setback
modification for the street setback from Anaheim Boulevard, and a Tier 1 incentive for the building-to-
building setbacks on the property. Mr. White believed the project provides a high quality and safe
standard for the units. He felt the project could provide a high-level of housing.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. White advised that setbacks comply with the
building code and it is a safe project. He advised there are many reasons and design preferences for
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not having large yard areas. In response to Council Moreno's inquiry, Principal Planner David See
advised the Domain Condominiums adjacent to the Packing House have similar setbacks.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. White advised the City is forced to make
compromises when trying to provide affordable housing. Council Member Moreno expressed
concern that housing was being developed close to the freeway.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Mitchell advised that he was willing to discuss
incentives for Anaheim residents purchasing these units. Council Member Moreno expressed
concern that Housing Authority monies were being used to provide affordable housing but once the
unit was sold, it would return to a market-rate unit. Director of Community and Economic
Development John Woodhead advised there was an equity share in this project, which goes back to
the Housing Authority, which can then be lent out for other projects. He also advised there is a state
law that allows for an affordability cycle and, if the seller wants to sell to a non-qualifying buyer, there
is an equity share that has to be paid to the local jurisdiction to provide additional affordable housing.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Woodhead advised there could be a resale
restriction that can be made locally. He did advise that it can be problematic and there is no perfect
solution to this problem. He noted the State Density Bonus Law precludes the City from mandating
the money from the project stays within the project.
Council Member Moreno expressed concerns that the mobile home park located near the project will
increase rents once the project is completed, as it would become a more desirable location. Mr.
Woodhead noted that mobile home parks eventually turn over to other uses and will be discussed
when reviewing the General Plan.
Mr. White advised there are protections for current tenants if, and when, a mobile home park turns
over under the Mobile Home Park Overlay Zone. Mr. See advised that a Conversion Impact Report is
required to be presented to City Council, noting relocation benefits should a developer turn over the
mobile home park property. Council Member Moreno expressed concern that there were no rent
protections for the residents at the mobile home park.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Toffoli advised the open space is interior to the
development and the center of the community is 450 feet from the freeway.
In response to Council Member Barnes's inquiry, Mr. White advised this project would count against
the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) numbers and, if the units were lost, would need to be
re-couped through affordable housing in the future. Mr. Woodhead advised this was not a new issue
in Anaheim.
City Attorney Robert Fabela advised removal of the second paragraph "WHEREAS, the Property is
approximately 1.57 acres in size and is currently developed with RV storage lot" of the first resolution
would need to be included in the reading.
In response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiry, Mr. Woodhead advised that when the unit turns over
the Housing Authority is made whole on the money it loaned in addition to earning interest along with
an equity share, which then builds funds that could be used for more affordable projects.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Kring moved to approve the project as presented with a clerical correction
to the first resolution (Resolution No. 2019-142) to remove the second paragraph "WHEREAS, the
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Property is approximately 1.57 acres in size and is currently developed with RV storage lot. The Land
Use Element of the Anaheim General Plan designates the Property for Low Density Residential land
uses. The Property is located in the "I" Industrial Zone. The development standards and regulations of
Chapter 18.06 (Multiple-Family Residential Zones) of the Anaheim Municipal Code (the "Code") shall
apply", 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; ordinance introduced.
P110 20. This is a public hearing to consider the proposed partial vacation/abandonment of a portion of
Westside Drive; proposed summary vacation of Market Street, Park Street, Meridian Street
P124 and Union Street as irrevocably offered for dedication per Tract No. 17703; and acceptance of
City Deed Nos. 12337 and 12338.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-145 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM vacating excess street right of way for a portion of Westside Drive generally
located south of Katella Avenue and north of Gene Autry Drive (Abandonment No. ABA 2019-
00398).
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-146 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM vacating portions of irrevocable offer of dedication of easement for street,
public utility and other public purposes pursuant to California Streets and Highway Code
Section 8330, et seq. — Summary Vacation (ABA 2019-00398).
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-147 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. 12337 and 12338).
Public Works Director Rudy Emami advised the abandonment has been requested by the
applicants/owners, PT Metro LLC, and LMV ATOWN Holdings, LLC, in order to provide private
assigned parking spaces along Westside Drive.
Mr. Emami reported that on May 29, 2019, the Anaheim Planning Commission approved, via
Resolutions PC2019-026 and PC2019-028, the Site Plan for these development areas, subject to the
vacation/abandonment of public streets and approval of a Parking Management Plan. He advised the
City previously accepted easement deeds for Westside Drive in order to serve the newly constructed
Core Apartments located along the west side of Westside Drive. He noted that if vacated, the City
would reserve a public utility easement over the entirety of the portion of Westside Drive to be
vacated.
Mr. Emami advised the streets under consideration for summary vacation were irrevocably offered for
dedication as an easement per Tract Map No. 17703. He noted the summary vacation of the
irrevocable offer of dedication of easement is for Market Street, Park Street, Meridian Street, and
Union Street.
Mr. Emami advised that in order to comply with the intent of the Platinum Triangle Mixed Use Overlay
Zone and the approved Site Plan for Lennar A-Town development areas "G" and "H," City staff is
requiring that applicants provide an easement for public vehicular and pedestrian access.
Mayor Sidhu opened the public hearing.
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William Fitzgerald, Home Owners Maintaining Our Environment, expressed his concern with the
project and felt it served the City Council instead of Anaheim residents.
Mayor Sidhu closed the public hearing.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Faessel reported ex parte communication with the developer.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Emami advised this was not a land swap and
noted that under the original tract map they were intended to be public roadways. He advised it
allows the roads to become private while allowing an easement for public utilities and access. He
noted this was not a sale agreement and the developer will maintain assignment of parking spaces.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Kring moved to approve the proposed partial vacation/abandonment of a
portion of Westside Drive; proposed summary vacation of Market Street, Park Street, Meridian Street
and Union Street as irrevocably offered for dedication per Tract No. 17703; and acceptance of City
Deed Nos. 12337 and 12338, 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.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS:
City Attorney Robert Fabela reported Council unanimously voted to join a multi-district litigation in
South Carolina regarding Closed Session Item No. 1,
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-agenda items):
Marie Cofinco expressed concern for the recent death by chokehold by the Anaheim Police
Department and encouraged City Council to investigate.
Yusef Miller, Racial Justice Coalition, encouraged City Council to investigate banning the use of the
chokehold by the Anaheim Police Department.
Erik Garcia, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), encouraged City Council to investigate banning
the use of the chokehold by the Anaheim Police Department.
Neal Runsvold expressed concern regarding the negotiations with Angels Baseball and encouraged
the City Council to negotiate on behalf of Anaheim residents.
Council Member Brandman left the meeting at 10:29 P.M.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/AGENDA REQUESTS:
Council Member Moreno requested a workshop on December 17 to review any proposed deal and
the nature of any options between the City and the Angels, concurred by Council Member Barnes
(request failed for lack of a second concurrence). He requested a memo regarding police presence at
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a recent trial and suggested the Police Review Board review the recent jury decision regarding officer
actions. He stated he would host community forums to review any potential deals with the Angels.
Council Member Faessel thanked the Public Works Department for cleaning up the remnants of a
homeless encampment on the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way near Lewis Street. He also thanked
Republic Services for finalizing the donation of a garbage truck to Guanajuato, Mexico. He reported
his attendance and participation at a Creative Identify luncheon, the Patriots and Paws grocery
giveaway to veterans, the annual tree lighting at the White House Restaurant, and the We Give
Thanks event at the Honda Center. He announced the following upcoming events: Polar Express
pajama party on December 17 at the Muzeo, the Anaheim Historical Society holiday potluck on
December 10 at Zion Lutheran Church, and the Creative Identify winter concert on December 14 at
the Anaheim First Christian Church.
Mayor Pro Tern Kring reported she was pleased to visit Chrysalis on November 18 for their first
anniversary in Anaheim and shared a story of a service recipient. She also reported her attendance at
the Muzeo's bowling benefit on November 21. She announced the following upcoming events: Public
Works community meeting to discuss traffic issues in the Willow Park neighborhood on December 11
at the Downtown Community Center, holiday community event on December 14 at the Ponderosa
Family Resource Center, a visit by Santa Clause and elves at Euclid Library on December 15, and a
Madres en Accion flashlight walk on December 17 on Jetty/Nautical/Spinnaker Streets in the
Ponderosa neighborhood. She encouraged Council Members to meet with staff before Council
meetings to obtain additional information on agenda items if needed.
Council Member O'Neil requested future recognitions for the Esperanza High School football and
girls' volleyball teams for winning their CIF division championships, concurred by Mayor Sidhu and
Council Member Faessel.
Council Member Barnes expressed her appreciation for staff, reported her attendance at the League
of Cities national convention November 20-23 in San Antonio and encouraged her colleagues to take
advantage of such events to learn from other cities. She thanked all involved with the Meet on Beach
event, recognized Chrysalis for their first anniversary in Anaheim, thanked Mr. Garcia for his
generosity of 33 years of providing Thanksgiving meals, announced the WAND Tree Lighting event
on December 6, and requested the meeting adjourn in memory of former City employee Janet Price.
Mayor Sidhu thanked his colleagues for attending so many events, thanked the staff for their hard
work, and encouraged safety in holiday celebrations.
ADJOURNMENT:
At 10:47 P.M., Mayor Sidhu adjourned the November 19, 2019 meeting in memory of Janet Price.
Respz� •fitted,
resa Sass, CMC
City Clerk _ _.