2004/05/25
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
May 25, 2004
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in adjourned regular session.
PRESENT: Mayor Curt Pringle, Council Members: Shirley McCracken, Richard Chavez and
Thomas Tait.
ABSENT: Council Member Bob Hernandez
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager David Morgan, City Attorney Jack White, and Deputy City
Clerk Linda Nguyen.
A copy of the agenda for the meeting of the Anaheim City Council was posted on May 21, 2004
at the City Hall outside bulletin board.
Mayor Pringle had adjourned the May 11,2004 meeting to May 25,2004 at 2:00 P.M. for a
public hearing on Anaheim's Fiscal Year 2004/05 Budget. Mayor Pringle called the adjourned
regular meeting of May 11, 2004 to order at 2:11 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Anaheim
City Hall, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard.
PUBLIC HEARING:
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FISCAL YEAR 2004/05 DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET
City Manager David Morgan, stated this was a public hearing to review and adopt the Fiscal
Year 2004/05 Budget pursuant to City Charter Sections 1202, 1203 and 1204. The budget and
supporting documents, he indicated, were available for Council and public review since May 10,
2004 and the public hearing was to be continued to June 8th and June 15th, 2004 respectively
with budget adoption scheduled for the evening of June 15th. He also noted the hearing could
be continued to subsequent dates prior to July 1, 2004 and still meet Charter requirements.
Mr. Morgan explained that the department heads would detail their specific budgets during the
public hearings. Acknowledging the challenge in preparing the budget, Mr. Morgan said
Anaheim was facing a potential $16.3 million shortfall in the upcoming year but that corrective
action had been taken and the balanced budget would continue to provide quality services
residents expect.
Highlighting specific details, Mr. Morgan noted the proposed budget totaled $1,160,147,967, a
decrease of 1.3 percent from the current adopted budget and that it included 2,048 full-time
positions, a net decrease of 19 positions from the current year. He pointed out the position
reductions continued the City's trend of moving toward a smaller base of full-time employees
supplemented by contract and part-time employees. Over the past 12 years, he noted City
staffing levels were reduced by 18.2 percent, excluding Police and Fire Departments and, in
addition, excluding the Community Development Department whose employees were funded by
Federal, State and Redevelopment Agency monies, that reduction level increased to 23.2
percent at a time when Anaheim's population increased by 23.8 percent. With significant
reductions in staff, organizational restructuring occurred and during this time, the City eliminated
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six departments, privatized stadium, information services, and golf operations and reorganized
18 different divisions. All these efforts to streamline the organization for maximum efficiency,
commented Mr. Morgan, put Anaheim in a position to address the $16.3 million imbalance.
Since the January workshop in 2003, departments had reduced their 2002/03 and 2003/04
expenditures by a combined total of approximately 8 percent. Four strategies developed and
utilized to balance the budget were explained as follows: 1) Payroll cost containment which
included an arrangement whereby employees would take a one-year wage increase timeout to
achieve $2 million in savings for 2004/2005; 2) the use of certain non-recurring funds, 3)
additional operating expenditure reductions of 5 percent for all non-safety departments and 2.5
percent for safety departments ( on top of the 8 percent), and 4) fees adjusted to more
appropriately recover costs.
Mr. Morgan commented the budget contained the assumption the State of California would
require the City to contribute $1.3 million to the State to help resolve its budget deficit problem
but that figure could be as much as $3.7 million for the next two years, subject to voter approval
in the fall. Because of the non-recurring nature of losses to the State, staff recommended
utilizing reserves to replace this one time $4.8 million take-away.
Remarking the proposed capital plan remained comprehensive and continued to emphasize
neighborhoods and improvements to electric, water and traffic systems, the City Manager
highlighted specific projects identifying the city's commitment to upgrade the Anaheim
community.
Finance Director Bill Sweeney provided a financial overview of the budget and the general fund,
noting this was a one-year budget due to State impacts. He commented on the modest revenue
growth in the general fund and remarked labor relations expenditures were growing faster than
revenues. Itemizing national economic indicators, Mr. Sweeney explained that unemployment
had decreased slightly, consumer confidence had increased with the national economy growing,
but the negatives implied the core CPI was rising higher than analysts expected and interest
rates were rising and there was continued political and terrorism-associated risks. He noted
that job growth regionally was projected to increase, and locally, the resort area occupancy and
room rates were projected to rise. He also commented that sales tax generators were showing
growth and property tax was moving up due primarily to homeowners turning property over with
low interest rates.
With regard to the State take-aways, Mr. Sweeney explained it was originally thought to be a
$1.3 million hit to the City's General Fund but due to the recent agreement reached with the
Governor, Mr. Sweeney explained the loss would at least be 2 percent of the general fund or
approximately $3.7 million each year for the next two years. This scenario created a shortfall of
$2.4 million per year or $4.8 million over the two year period and this agreement was expected
to pass. Mr. Sweeney confirmed the proposed budget provided for a $1.3 million reduction to
the General Fund and staff recommended the budget be modified to allow for use of one-time
reserves to cover the gap.
The Finance Director explained the Vehicle License Fee (VLF) backfill agreement in the
Governor's proposal. The complicated transaction would take a large portion of VLF revenues,
approximately 67.5 percent, plus realignment funding and certain DMV fees from cities and
counties and replace those funds with a like amount of property tax. This plan would increase
the percentage of property taxes each city received and decrease the VLF revenues. Under the
City's best estimate, Mr. Sweeney indicated that instead of getting 11 cents on the dollar for
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property taxes, the City could received as much as 19 cents on the dollar. Mr. Sweeney also
mentioned when monthly revenues such as sales tax were switched for a twice-a-year revenues
such as property taxes, there could be a cash flow problem at some point during the fiscal
period but he did not think there would be a need for any short-term borrowings or interfund
transfers and would monitor the City's cash flow situation.
The "triple flip", stated Mr. Sweeney, was another level of complexity thrown into the budget by
the State which should be revenue neutral. The "triple flip", he commented, referred to the
Governor's funding mechanism to pay back State bonds. In an agreement with Wall Street, it
was decided to take a quarter cent of cities' sales tax and give an equal amount of property tax
in its place. This again would require monitoring cash flow, noted Mr. Sweeney. Other impacts
from the State, required the Redevelopment Agency to contribute approximately $2.7 million, an
increase from the proposed budget of $1.6 million.
Expenditure details were highlighted revealing expenditures growing faster than operating
revenues, principally due to increases in CalPERS retirement rates, health insurance, retired
medical and workers compensation costs.
Listing budget balancing measures to cover the $16.3 million shortfall, Mr. Sweeney explained
an employee timeout of wage increases for $2 million in savings was included as well as a $5
million use of non-recurring funds, additional departmental expenditure reductions of $4.8
million and adjustments to fees to recover costs for $4.5 million. The Mayor confirmed the
$16.3 million did not include the additional $2.4 million in the budget as the proposed budget
was under the base assumption of a State take-away of $1.3 million rather than $3.7 million.
Mr. Sweeney's presentation included a number of graphs and charts outlining specific revenue
and expenditure activity. Discussion was held related to the State reductions and in assuring
those take-aways will no longer occur.
Council Member Chavez requested clarification on the use non-recurring funds to balance the
budget. Mr. Sweeney replied a fund was non-recurring when it was not going to be able to be
used at some point in the future. He noted the $3 million transfer to the Community Fund was
non-recurring, although Council could make it recurring. Other non-recurring funds to be used
was $1 million (for each of six years) from the PERS stabilization fund and the transfer to
restore the Convention Center to its real level.
The Finance Director indicated the City was moving in the right direction, that measures had
been taken to cover the $16.3 million shortfall and Council would have an opportunity to hear
from all the department heads in terms of specific impacts on those departments.
Two departmental budgets were presented to Council by Mr. Sweeney; the City Council budget
of $407,109 which reflected activities and functions of the Council, including a $15,000
contingency fund and the City Administrative Office budget of $3.798 million dollar with no
changes from the current year.
At 2:57 P.M., Mayor Pringle adjourned the May 11th meeting, and after a brief recess, called to
order the May 25, 2004 regular meeting at 3:00 P.M. to continue with the public hearing.
Mr. Sweeny offered the Finance Department budget for Council consideration which
encompassed accounting, budget, risk management, purchasing and information services
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activities. Mr. Sweeney listed past accomplishments and next year's goals. Council Member
McCracken stated the FY 2004/05 Budget was impressive in its condensed version and
convenient to read.
City Attorney Jack White detailed the City Attorney budget which provided legal services to
Council, staff and related city entities. He commented that 34,000 hours of direct legal services
were provided last year at $89 per billable hour which, had it been referred to outside firms,
would have cost over $7.5 million. Mr. White provided details on personnel and services offered
and highlighted key projects for coming year.
City Treasurer Charlene Jung presented details on Treasurer's Office budget which managed
City assets, planned and executed placement of bond proceeds and administered the City's
defined contribution program.
Human Resources Director Dave Hill presented details on his departmental budget of $3.9
million with 22 full-time employees. Council Member McCracken requested a breakdown on the
increase in general benefit expenses. Mr. Hill replied the increase was due to CalPERS
increases to the employer contribution rates and the high rates for health plan costs. He noted
this increase also reflected the resumption of co-payments for retiree medical plans and
increases associated with legislation increasing workers compensation costs.
Mayor Pringle invited public testimony on the budget for FY 04/05 with no input received.
Council Member Chavez requested documentation which explain Anaheim's low risk
management rates and stated he had received complaints from employees on the risk
management program. Mr. Sweeney would provide that information.
Mayor Pringle requested a per capita bar chart reflecting the number of full-time employees as it
compared to Anaheim's population and as measured by other agencies or organizations.
At 3:35 P.M., Mayor Pringle continued the public hearing to June 8,2004 at 2:00 P.M.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION: None
AT 3:35 p.m., Mayor recessed to Closed Session for the following purposes:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION Subdivision (a) of
Section 54956.9 of the Government Code
Title: Gill v. City of Anaheim, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 03CC07161.
Mayor Pringle called the regular Council meeting to order at 5:05 P.M. and welcomed those in
attendance.
INVOCATION:
Pastor Tony Birge, Victory Baptist Church
FLAG SALUTE:
Council Member McCracken
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PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing City employees and their family members who are currently
serving or who have served in the United States Armed Forces since
September 11,2001.
RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date):
Proclaiming June 7-11,2004, as Management Week in Anaheim.
Proclaiming June 2004, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
Recognizing the International Christian Association/ League/Society of Messianic Jews,
Christians and Catholics.
Recognizing Mike Neben on his retirement from the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce.
Recognizing the recipients of the Anaheim Union High School District 2004
Superintendent's Scholar/Athlete Awards.
Mayor Pringle recessed the Anaheim City Council to call to order the Anaheim Public Financing
Agency at 5:21 P.M to reconvene at 5:22 P.M.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: Item A 14 removed from consent calendar to be
acted upon separately for legal reasons.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Don Baldwin, resident, spoke on behalf of Council Member Hernandez, who could not attend
the meeting, to reinforce the gratitude Bob Hernandez had for veterans. On behalf of Post 72 of
the American Legion, Mr. Baldwin announced a Memorial Day ceremony and invited all to
attend.
James Robert Reade spoke of Police Department concerns.
Ret. Major John H. Hennich, US Army Retired and President of Reserve Officers Association,
Orange County, commended the City of Anaheim for going above and beyond the call of duty
for employees on active duty.
Paul Andreeson, Anaheim Family YMCA, announced the "Anaheim Achieves Showcase" event
occurring on Saturday and invited all to experience the types of programs offered through the
YMCA.
Alma Ramirez addressed human rights issues.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Item A 14 removed from consent calendar to be acted upon separately for legal reasons.
Council Member Chavez removed Item A 12 to be discussed separately. Council Member
Chavez abstained on Ordinance No. 5913 as he resided in Project Alpha area.
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Council Member Tait moved approval of Consent Calendar Items A 1- A25, seconded by
Councilmember Chavez, to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions and to
approve the following in accordance with the reports, certifications and recommendations
furnished each Council Member and as listed on the Consent Calendar. Roll Call vote: Ayes-
4; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Tait, McCracken, and Chavez. Noes - O. Absent - 1;
Council Member Hernandez. Motion carried.
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A 1. Reject certain claims filed against the City.
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A2. Receive and file the Monthly Financial Analysis presented by the Finance Director for
eight months ended February 29,2004; the Investment Portfolio report for the month of
April 2004; and minutes of the Public Utilities Board meeting held April 1, 2004.
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A3. Accept the low bids of Econoite Control Products, Inc., JTB Supply Company, Inc., and
G.D.1. Communications, LLC, in amounts not to exceed $64,020, $26,004 and $50,886
(plus tax) respectively, for the purchase of frequency shift keying modems and racks on
an as-needed basis for a one-year period with three one-year optional renewals for
Public Works, Traffic Engineering and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the
renewal options in accordance with Bid #6462.
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A4. Accept the low bid of Allstar Fire Equipment, in the amount of $186,173.25 (including
tax), for breathing apparatus and accessories for the Fire Department in accordance with
Bid #6475.
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A5. Waive the sealed bidding and advertising requirement of Council Policy No. 306 and
authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Southwest Power, Inc., in
an amount not to exceed $153,744 (plus tax), for power fuses for warehouse stock, as
required, for the period of one year with three one-year optional renewals.
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A6. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Shawnan, in the amount of
$644,444.44, for the Convention Way Improvement Project at Convention Center Traffic
Circle and approve and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow
Agreement pertaining to contract retentions.
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A7. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Bakersfield Well & Pump Company,
in the amount of $196,506, for La Palma Pump Station motor replacements and Well No.
46 pump replacement and approve and authorize the Finance Director to execute the
Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions.
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A8. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Par Electrical Contractors, Inc., in
the amount of $2,872,066.52, for Underground District No. 46, Phase I, and approve and
authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract
retentions.
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A9. Award Master Agreement contracts to seven prequalified responsive bidders, waive any
irregularities in their documents and authorize the General Manager of the Public Utilities
Department to administer said agreements with Henkles & McCoy, Inc., Robert G.
Castongia, Inc., Paulus Engineering, Inc., General Pump Company, Tamang Electric, J.
Thompson Electric and Penguin Engineering.
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P 170 A 10. Approve Lot Line Adjustment No. 0000563 located at 915 Maple Street.
)13~ A11. Oppose AS 2702 (Steinberg) relating to second units.
\.123 A 13. Approve and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to execute the Purchase
and Sale, Right of Entry and License Agreement with West Coast Arobrist, Inc. for them
to purchase surplus plant materials, in the amount of $66,001.
C104 A15. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-81 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM initiating proceedings for the annual levy of assessments in, and
accepting an assessment engineer's report for, Anaheim Resort Maintenance District.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-82 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM declaring its intention to provide for an annual levy and collection of
assessments in the Anaheim Resort Maintenance District, and setting a time and place
for a public hearing thereon.
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A16. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-83 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM declaring its intention to vacate certain public streets, highways and
easements (Abandonment No. 2004-00088, lying within the property located at 530
South Old Ranch Road).
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A17. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-84 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM waiving the statutory notice by the State of California of its intent to
relinquish a portion of Katella Avenue to the City of Anaheim (Abandonment No. 97-
11A).
A18. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-85 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. 10751 through 10753).
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A19. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-86 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. 10754).
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A20. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-87 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM concerning the status of the circulation element of the General Plan
for the City of Anaheim.
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A21. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-88 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a Memorandum of Understanding establishing terms and
conditions of employment for employees in classifications assigned to the Clerical
Employees Unit represented by the Anaheim Municipal Employees Association.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2004-89 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a Memorandum of Understanding establishing terms and
conditions of employment for employees in classifications assigned to the General
Employees Unit represented by the Anaheim Municipal Employees Association.
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)153 A22. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-90 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2001 R-57 which established rates of
compensation for job classifications designated as Confidential.
Approve the following Confidential classifications: a) establish a wage increase "time
out" for the period of one year effective January 2,2004 through December 30,2004; b)
establish a Special Paid Leave Account of forty-two hours for employees in Confidential
classifications and five days of paid leave for employees in Exempt Confidential job
classifications; c) effective January 2, 2004, the annual vacation cash out for
Confidential classifications will be reduced from eighty hours to sixty hours with cash out
reverting back to eighty hours on January 3, 2006; and d) provide a lump sum "equity
payment" to Confidential employees.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-91 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2000R-122 which established rates of
compensation for job classifications designated as Executive Management.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-92 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution Nos. 2000R-123, 2000R-124, 2000R-125,
2000R-126, 2000R-128, and 2000R-129, which established rates of compensation for
job classifications designated as Administrative, Middle Management, Professional and
Supervisory, Police Safety Management and Fire Safety Management.
Approve the following Management classifications: a) establish a wage increase "time
out" (no merits) for the period of one year beginning June 18,2004 through June 16,
2005, for all management Classifications; b) establish provisions to allow for one, six
month merit increase for employees who are hired or promoted during the wage
increase "time out" and are at a comp-ratio below 100 percent; newly hired and
promoted management employees will serve a one year wage increase "time out" (no
merit) after the initial six month merit review; c) establish a Special Paid Leave Account
for management employees employed on the first day of the pay period following
Council adoption for five days for use during fiscal year 2004/05; d) effective July 2,
2004 through June 29, 2006, the annual vacation cash out for miscellaneous
management classifications (excluding classifications designated as Police Safety
management and Fire Safety management) will be reduced to a maximum of sixty
hours, with cash out reverting to eighty hours on June 30, 2006; and e) provide a lump
sum "equity payment" to management.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-92 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 97R-101 which established rates of
compensation for non-represented part-time job classifications.
~161 A23. ORDINANCE NO. 5913 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM approving and adopting the Eighth Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan
for the Redevelopment Project Alpha (Introduced at the Council meeting of May 11,
2004, Agency Item 2).
Council Member Chavez abstained on Ordinance No. 5913.
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ORDINANCE NO. 5914 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM approving and adopting the Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for
the Commercialllndustrial Redevelopment Project (Introduced at the Council meeting of
May 11,2004, Agency Item 2).
ORDINANCE NO. 5915 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM approving and adopting the Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for
the Plaza Redevelopment Project (Introduced at the Council meeting of May 11, 2004,
Agency Item 2).
ORDINANCE NO. 5916 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM approving and adopting the Sixth Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for
the River Valley Redevelopment Project(lntroduced at the Council meeting of May 11,
2004, Agency Item 2).
ORDINANCE NO. 5917 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM approving and adopting the Fourth Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan
for the West Anaheim Commercial Corridors Redevelopment Project (Introduced at the
Council meeting of May 11, 2004, Agency Item 2).
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ORDINANCE NO. 5918 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM approving and adopting the First Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for
the Stadium Redevelopment Project (Introduced at the Council meeting of May 11,
2004, Agency Item 2).
A24. ORDINANCE NO. 5919 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM adding, repealing and amending various chapters, sections and subsections
of Titles 13, 14 and 15 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to parks and boulevards,
traffic, and building and housing, respectively.
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A25. Approve minutes of the Council meeting held April 20, 2004 and May 11, 2004.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
)156 A 12. Approve the Experienced Police Officer and Police Officer Trainee Incentive Program,
whereby City employees will receive a net reward of $500 for qualified experienced
Police Officers and $250 for each qualified Police Officer Trainee referred to, hired and
trained by the City.
Mr. Morgan indicated this program would provide bonus awards for referring new officers to be
hired and trained by the City. Council Member Chavez was supportive of the incentive
programs, however took the opportunity to stress the importance of hiring bilingual officers.
Council Member Chavez moved to approve Item A 12, seconded by Council Member
McCracken. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 4; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Chavez, McCracken
and Tail. Noes - o. Absent - 1; Council Member Hernandez. Motion Carried.
~lo7 A14. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-80 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM (I) approving the issuance of not to exceed $155,000,000 aggregate
principal amount of revenue bonds of the Anaheim Public Financing Authority; (II)
approving the forms of and authorizing the execution of an Indenture of Trust, an
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Installment Purchase Agreement, a Purchase Contract, a Continuing Disclosure
Agreement and other related documents; (III) approving the delivery of a Preliminary
Official Statement t; and (IV) approving certain actions in connection therewith (related to
Authority Item 1).
Resolution No. 2004-80 removed by staff from consent calendar to be acted upon separately for
legal reasons.
Public Utilities Assistant General Manager Mark Mazak stated Anaheim Utilities proposed to
issue bonds from $130 to 155 million. He explained the first $130 million would be used to
finance distribution improvements to the electrical system and the balance would be to
potentially refund some existing bonds which may, at the time of bond pricing, be economical to
refund for savings with no increased for utility rate payers.
Council Member Chavez moved to approve Item A 14, Resolution 2004-80, RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving issuance of not to exceed
$155,000 aggregate principal amount of revenue bonds of the Anaheim Public Financing
Authority, seconded by Council Member McCracken. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 4; Mayor Pringle,
Council Members: Chavez, McCracken and Tail. Noes - O. Absent - 1; Council Member
Hernandez. Motion Carried.
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A26. Consider appointing a member to serve on the Housing and Community Development
Commission, representing the South Neighborhood Council, term to expire June 30,
2006.
Without objection from Council, Mayor Pringle continued the appointment to June 8, 2004.
3105 A27. Consider appointing a citizen to complete an unexpired term on the community Services
Board, the unexpired term of Frank Ramirez, expiring June 30, 2006.
Without objection from Council, Mayor Pringle continued the appointment to June 8, 2004.
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A28. Consider appointing a representative to serve on the Metropolitan Water District.
APPOINTMENT:
Council Member Tait
Mayor Pringle nominated Council Member Tait to serve as the City's representative to the
Metropolitan Water District, citing his experience and background in this area, seconded by
Council Member Chavez. No other nominations offered. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 4; Mayor
Pringle, Council Members: Chavez, McCracken and Tail. Noes - O. Absent - 1: Council
Member Hernandez. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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B1. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2004-00417 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION:
OWNER: Kurt Slingsby, Stonybrook LLC, P.O. Box 4304 Carson, CA 90749
AGENT: John Ward, Stonybrook LLC, P.O. Box 4304 Carson, CA 90749
LOCATION: 736 South Beach Boulevard and 2966 West Stonybrook Drive.
Prooerty is aporoximately 0.54-acre. located at the southeast corner of Beach
Sou levard and Stonybrook Drive.
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General Plan Amendment No. 2004-00417 - Request to amend the Land Use Element
Map of the General Plan redesignating the property from the General Commercial and
Medium Density Residential land use designations to the Low-Medium Density
Residential designation.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Recommended approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2004-00417 (PC2004-34)
(Commissioners Buffa and Flores absent).
Negative Declaration approved.
(Set for public hearing due to General Plan Amendment).
MOTION: CEQA FINDING: NEGATIVE DECLARATION.
RESOLUTION NO.: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2004-00417.
Staff requested Item 81 be continued to June 8, 2004. Council Member Tait moved to continue
the public hearing on General Plan Amendment No. 2004-00417 to June 8, 2004, seconded by
Council Member Chavez. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 4; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Chavez,
McCracken and Tait. Noes - O. Absent - 1; Council Member Hernandez. Motion Carried.
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82. A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 330
B. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2004-00419
C. ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2004-00029
D-E. AMENDMENT NO.2 TO CYPRESS CANYON SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 90-3
(RECLASSIFICATION NO. 2004-00117)
F-G. AMENDMENT NO.5 TO THE ANAHEIM RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 92-2
H-I. AMENDMENT NO.2 TO THE NORTHEAST AREA SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 94-1
J. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION
K. TERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 91-01
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Recommended approval of EIR No. 330 (5 yes votes, Commissioners Buffa and
Eastman absent).
Recommended adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 2004-00419 (PC2004-45).
Recommended adoption of Zoning Code Amendment No. 2004-00029 (PC2004-46).
Recommended approval of Reclassification No. 200400117 (PC2004-47).
Recommended adoption of Amendment No. 5 to the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No.
92-2 (PC2004-48).
Recommended adoption of Amendment No.2 to the northeast area Specific Plan No.
94-1 (PC2004-49).
CEQA Negative Declaration approved.
Recommended adoption of an ordinance for Termination of Development Agreement
No. 9101 (PC2004-50).
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 330
The City has prepared Draft Environmental Report No. 330 (DEIR) in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the state and City of Anaheim
CEQA Guidelines. The DEIR has been circulated for public/responsible agency review
for a 45-day public review and comment period beginning March 19, 2004 and ending
May 3, 2004.
B. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2004-00419
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LOCATION: Citywide.
REQUEST: City-initiated request to comprehensively update the City of Anaheim
General Plan, including revisions to the existing Land Use Element (including new and
re-named land use designations); Redevelopment Element (now incorporated into the
Economic Development Element); Circulation Element (which would now contain the
existing Scenic Highways Element); Open Space and Conservation Elements
(incorporated into the Green Element); Growth Management Element; Parks, Recreation
and Community Services Element (incorporated into the Green Element); Noise
Element; Safety and Seismic Safety Element (combined into one Safety Element); and
further, in addition to the topics addressed in the existing General Plan Elements, to
create new goals, policies and programs to address community design, economic
development, and public services and facilities in the form of new elements for each
topic.
C. ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2004-00029
LOCATION: Citywide.
REQUEST: City-initiated request to comprehensively amend the City of Anaheim
Municipal Code, Title 18 (Zoning Code), including, but not limited to, the update of all
residential, commercial and industrial zone classifications, permitted uses, and
development standards; deletion of obsolete zoning classifications; and introduction of
new zoning classifications including, but not limited to, Mixed Use, to implement the
updated General Plan.
D-E. AMENDMENT NO.2 TO CYPRESS CANYON SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 90-3
(RECLASSIFICATION NO. 2004-00117)
LOCATION: The subject property is an approximately 663-acre area known as the
Cypress Canyon Specific Plan No. 90-3 Area, generally bounded by the Cleveland
National Forest to the east, the Riverside (SR-91) Freeway to the north, unincorporated
open space within the City's Sphere-of-Influence to the south, and the Mountain Park
Specific Plan Area to the west (the western boundary of the Cypress Canyon Specific
Plan area is approximately 5,712 feet east of the Gypsum Canyon Road/Santa Ana
Canyon Road intersection).
REQUEST: City-initiated request to reclassify subject properties from the Cypress
Canyon Specific Plan (SP90-3) to the OS (Open Space) Zone to be consistent with the
Open Space land use designation proposed as part of the General Plan Update. One
approximately 15-acre parcel will retain its existing Low-Medium Density Residential
designation with up to 140 dwelling units in the RM-3 Zone.
F-G. AMENDMENT NO.5 TO THE ANAHEIM RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 92-2
LOCATION: Property addresses include 2101-2207 South Harbor Boulevard, 2100-
2340 South Harbor Boulevard, 500-510, and 614 West Orangewood, 450, 460, and 620
West Wilken Way, and 421, 503, and 531 West Chapman Avenue. The Anaheim Resort
Specific Plan encompasses approximately 555 acres generally located adjacent to and
southwest of Interstate 5 between Ball Road and Orangewood Avenue within The
Anaheim Resort. The proposed amendment area is located immediately south of the
existing Specific Plan boundaries and encompasses approximately 26 acres along the
east and west sides of Harbor Boulevard between Orangewood Avenue and the
southern City limits including properties fronting along the following streets (all frontage
numbers are approximate): 1,363 feet adjacent to the west side and 2,641 feet adjacent
to the east side of Harbor Boulevard; 626 feet adjacent to the south side of Orangewood
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Avenue, east and west of the centerline of Harbor Boulevard; 371 feet adjacent to the
north and south sides of Wilken Way, west of the centerline of Harbor Boulevard; 190
feet adjacent to the north side and 608 feet adjacent to the south side of Wilken Way,
east of the centerline of Harbor Boulevard; and, 850 feet adjacent to the north side of
Chapman Avenue, east of the centerline of Harbor Boulevard.
REQUEST: City-initiated request to amend the boundaries of the Anaheim Resort
Specific Plan to incorporate subject properties, and reclassify these properties from the
CG (Commercial, General), CH (Commercial, Heavy), CL (Commercial, Limited), PLD-M
(Parking/Landscape District-Manufacturing), and RS-A-43,OOO (Residential, Agricultural)
Zone to the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan (SP92-2) Zone (including establishing zoning
and development standards for the expanded area) to be consistent with the
Commercial Recreation land use designation proposed as part of the General Plan
Update.
H-1. AMENDMENT NO.2 TO THE NORTHEAST AREA SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 94-1
LOCATION: The Northeast Area Specific Plan consists of approximately 2,645 acres
generally located in the Santa Ana Canyon, bounded by the City of Placentia to the
north, the Orange (SR-57) Freeway to the west, the Riverside (SR-91) Freeway and
Santa Ana River to the south, and Imperial Highway to the east. The proposed
amendment would encompass approximately 60 acres located within the Northeast Area
Specific Plan Area as follows (all acreage and frontage numbers are approximate):
(i) Thirteen (13) properties situated on 23.77 acres with frontages on White Star Avenue,
Armando Street, La Mesa Street, and Kraemer Place. Property addresses include:
1000-1010, 1040, 1021, 1050-1086, and 1041 North Kraemer Place; 2671, 3025-3035
East La Mesa Avenue; 2929-2931 East White Star Avenue; 1015, 1020, 1030-1045, and
1 050 North Armando Street.
ii) One 3.91-acre property (3210 East La Palma Avenue) located at the southeast corner
of La Palma Avenue and Shepard Street, having frontages of 283 feet on the south side
of La Palma Avenue and 585 feet on the east side of Shepard Street (request for
deletion).
(iii) Three properties (3362, 3364, and 3366-3370 East La Palma Avenue) situated on
16.99 acres located 1,698 feet east of the centerline of Shepard Street, having a
frontage of 461 feet on the south side of La Palma Avenue and a maximum depth of
1, 180 feet.
(iv) Eleven properties situated on 4.42 acres located on the north side of La Palma
Avenue, east of Lakeview Avenue, and at the southeast corner of La Palma Avenue and
Lakeview Avenue, including four (4) properties located 276 feet east of the centerline of
Lakeview Avenue and having a frontage of 331 feet on the north side of La Palma
Avenue, and seven (7) properties located at the southeast corner of La Palma Avenue
and Lakeview Avenue, having a frontage of 689 feet on the south side of La Palma
Avenue, and 197 feet on the east side of Lakeview Avenue. Property addresses
include: 4506, 4510, 4520,4527,4530,4531,4545,4600,4601 and 4616-4618 East La
Palma Avenue.
(v) Three properties (5500, 5510, and 5620 East La Palma Avenue) situated on 15
acres located 578 feet west of the centerline of Imperial Highway, having a frontage of
561 feet on the south side of La Palma Avenue.
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REQUEST: City-initiated request to amend the Northeast Area Specific Plan (SP94-
1) and its associated Development Area boundaries to be consistent with the revised
General Plan land use designations proposed as part of the General Plan Update, as
follows: (i) from DA 5 (Commercial) to DA 2 (Expanded Industrial); (ii) from DA 5
(Commercial) to DA 2 (Expanded Industrial) (request for deletion); (iii) from DA 3 (La
Palma Core) to DA 5 (Commercial); (iv) from DA 5 (Commercial) to DA 2 (Expanded
Industrial); and, (v) from DA 5 (Commercial) to DA 2 (Expanded Industrial).
J. CEQA NEGATIVE DECLARATION
K. TERMINATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 91-01
LOCATION: Property encompasses approximately 3,179 acres (the Mountain Park
Specific Plan No. 90-4 area), including 2,339 acres which have been annexed to the City
of Anaheim and 840 acres of unincorporated land located within the County of Orange in
the City of Anaheim's sphere-of-influence (approximately 172 acres of the Mountain
Park site have been developed with the Eastern Transportation Corridor (SR-241 ) which
bisects the western portion of the site). The subject site is generally located in Gypsum
Canyon, bordered on the north by the Riverside (SR-91) Freeway and the Gypsum
Canyon Road interchange, on the west by The Summit of Anaheim Hills and Sycamore
Canyon developments, on the south by unincorporated property within the County of
Orange in the City of Orange's sphere-of-influence, and on the east by the 697 -acre
Cypress Canyon Specific Plan area.
REQUEST: Request to terminate Development Agreement No. 91-01 between the
City of Anaheim and The Irvine Company relating to the development and
implementation of the Mountain Park Specific Plan (SP90-4).
A. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-94 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM (A) certifying Final Environmental Impact Report No. 330, (B)
adopting a statement of findings and state of overriding considerations in connection
therewith, and (c) adopting Mitigation Monitoring Program No. 112 and amendments to
Mitigation Monitoring Programs 85A and 106.
B. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-95 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM approving a comprehensive update of the Anaheim General Plan
(Amendment No. 2004-00419).
C. ORDINANCE NO. 5920 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM amending Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code in its entirety (Zoning
Code).
D. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-96 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM approving Amendment NO.2 to Cypress Canyon Specific Plan No.
90-3 to amend zoning boundaries (Reclassification No. 2004-00117).
E. ORDINANCE NO. 5921 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM amending Ordinance Nos. 5296 and 5297 relating to the Cypress Canyon
Specific Plan No. 90-3 , Amendment NO.2 (Reclassification No. 2004-00117).
F. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-97 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM approving Amendment NO.5 to the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan
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No. 92-2 and amending Resolution Nos. 94R-236 and 94R-237 accordingly to annex
and reclassify properties into the Specific Plan area.
G. ORDINANCE NO. 5922 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM approving Amendment No.5 to the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2
and amending Ordinance Nos. 5453 and 5454 accordingly.
H. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-98 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM approving Amendment NO.2 to Specific Plan No. 94-1 for the
Northeast Area Specific Plan and amending Resolution No. 95R-155 accordingly.
I. ORDINANCE NO. 5923 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM approving Amendment No.2 to the Northeast Area Specific Plan No. 94-1
and amending Ordinance No. 5518 accordingly.
J.
MOTION: Mc/T
Approving Negative Declaration.
K. ORDINANCE NO. 5924 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM approving an agreement with the Irvine Company setting forth terms of
mutual consent to cancel Development Agreement No. 91-01 (Mountain Park
Community) and terminating by cancellation Development Agreement No. 91-01.
Joel Fick, Deputy City Manager, provided introductory comments on the General Plan and
Zoning Code update. He stated this update was the most comprehensive planning project and
program in the history of the City and that care had been given to each of the recommendations
before Council and all had been formulated following countless hours of meetings and reviews
with residents, businesses, land owners throughout the City, the General Plan Advisory
Committee (GPAC), and in briefing sessions with Planning Commissioners and City Council.
The update, he remarked, would shape Anaheim's future for the next 20 years and beyond.
Significant products of this project included providing new jobs and housing opportunities,
introducing new mixed uses, enhancing the livability of neighborhoods and supporting the City's
beautification efforts with all of these goals being undertaken under the umbrella of preserving
and protecting existing property rights. He commented on the positive response from all
aspects of the community and residents and businesses, land owners and the development
community. He complimented the Planning Center consulting team of Dick Ramella and Brian
Judd and interdepartmental staff that participated in the process and thanked Sheri Vander
Dussen, Planning Director and Jonathan Borrego who served as project manager.
Sheri Vander Dussen, Planning Director indicated the update was a three-year effort with an
extensive outreach process that engaged the community and resulted in a plan with significant
and relevant policies and goals that would serve the City well for years to come. She
complimented the Planning Center consultant team for its commitment to the project and the
collaboration between other departments, Planning staff and members of the GPAC.
Jonathan Borrego, Project Manager, provided details on the three year process which
culminated in an opportunity-based General Plan and Zoning Code.
Beginning in March of 2001, after selecting the Planning Center as lead consultant, Mr. Borrego
indicated the first phase of the program was launched. This included meeting with local
decision makers and key members of City staff to begin to understand their perspectives and
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visions for the City. This was also a time to develop an understanding of existing conditions and
to identify the City's opportunities as well as constraints. GPAC was formed and began meeting
as a group and the first round of public outreach was conducted with several community vision
workshops held throughout the City. This phase culminated, Mr. Borrego noted, with the
creation of the Anaheim vision statement that served as a guiding document and foundation for
the new General Plan.
Mr. Borrego outlined Phase 2 of the program which began with the preparation of a series of
planning objectives for various areas throughout the City based on community priorities
identified during workshops. The planning objectives, he explained, were shared with the
community at a General Plan rally that was held at Angel Stadium, attracting over 700
participants and was the highlight of the public outreach campaign. This phase also included
preparation and analysis of three different land use alternatives with Council ultimately
reviewing and endorsing a land use alternative that captured the best qualities of the three.
The third phase centered on completing the draft EIR, General Plan and Zoning Code
documents. The documents were publicly released March 19th and on April th, GPAC met to
consider the draft General Plan offering refinements which were noted and shared with the
Planning Commission who unanimously recommended approval of these items on April 19th.
Mr. Borrego provided details on the specific elements within the General Plan. He stated that
since the City's Housing Element was updated last year, care was taken to ensure the updated
General Plan was consistent with the goals of the certified Housing Element. In addition to the
elements currently contained in the existing General Plan, Mr. Borrego noted the updated
General Plan contained three new elements - Economic Development, Public Services and
Facilities and Community Design. He pointed out the major accomplishments of the plan
addressed the need to insure the effective movement of people and goods throughout the City,
not only along its roadways but through a system of trails and bikeways that serve to connect
the City's activities centers. He also reported several of the existing General Plan elements
dealing with the City's natural and open space resources were combined into one Green
element. It was also noted that in addition to identifying and strengthening the City's
employment centers, the General Plan contained a number of policies to encourage
development of additional housing to meet the needs of all employment sectors.
He noted the Land Use Element laid out the distribution and general location of land uses such
as residential, commercial, office, industrial, open space, recreation and public uses. It also
addressed the permitted density and intensity of various land use designations. He reported the
goals and policies section of the Land use Element was organized into two levels - citywide and
community-specific goals and policies. The citywide policies included preserving and enhancing
neighborhood character, providing additional housing opportunities, promoting a balanced mix
of land uses that integrate and minimize impacts to surrounding land uses, and identifying
strategic development and revitalization opportunities. He remarked that several land use goals
and policies were developed for individual areas of the city as well. Together with other
elements of the General Plan, Zoning Code and on-going neighborhood and capital
improvement efforts, Mr. Borrego pointed out these goals and policies would serve to create,
preserve and enhance neighborhoods. Additionally, the plan sought to pave the way for over
9,000 residential units, 5 million square feet of office space, and 2 million square feet of retail
space in the Platinum Triangle area. A portion of this development was being allocated to the
stadium property itself and the vision for the Platinum Triangle was to create an exciting urban
environment unique to Orange County. Introduction of high density mixed use residential land
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in the Stadium area represented a major shift in policy in what had traditionally been an
industrial and office district. Mr. Borrego indicated the City would be pursuing an overlay zone
and associated design guidelines as a means to accommodate future development. The intent
of these tools, he stated, would be to provide clear yet flexible guidance to the development
community while allowing the City to effectively shape the function, look and feel of the area and
the design guidelines would serve to expedite the development review process by providing
clear design direction while accommodating flexibility and creativity. The proposed Circulation
Element included goals and policies aimed at facilitating the design and operation of arterial
streets, exploring the use of mass transit with multiple modes of travel, encouraging traffic
calming strategies and enhancing pedestrian safety and increasing livability of neighborhoods
and identifying linkages of bicycle and pedestrian paths in proximity to residential, commercial,
civic, educational and recreational uses. The new Green Element, he commented, was
designed to ensure the community continued to enjoy the open space and recreational
amenities that made the City such an inviting place to live and visit. It served to consolidate the
existing Parks and Recreation and Community Services Element and the Conservation and
Open Space Element into one comprehensive document. The new Economic Development
Element served to further the City's effort at nurturing, retaining and attracting quality
businesses that are vital to City's economy and was well received by the Chamber of
Commerce as noted by Mr. Borrego.
He pointed out arterial corridors had been or were in the process of being landscaped with
medians and parkways, overhead utility lines were being undergrounded and entry monument
signs had been erected at strategic locations throughout the City. The Community Design
Element contained policy guidance in the areas of community identification, corridor
enhancements and contained policies aimed at enhancing the direction and quality design of
future development. The new Community Design Element also contained pOlicies aimed at
strengthening such efforts and contained design guidance for number of specific focus areas in
the City.
The goal of the Zoning Code update was to implement the Land Use Element of the new
General Plan with a set of development standards developed for new corridor residential and
mixed use designations and reflected in the new Zoning Code to ensure future development
maintained high levels while allowing design flexibility.
Mr. Borrego reported the EIR was circulated for public review on March 19 for a 45-day review
period, and in response to letters received, a response to comments document had been
prepared, circulated for public review and provided to Council.
Steve Fessel!, member of GPAC, stated the advisory group was comprised of two
representatives from the Planning Commission, Public Utilities Board, Parks and Recreation
Commission, Housing and Redevelopment and Senior Citizen Commission. Additionally, two at
large representatives from Anaheim and Canyon High Schools were included. He remarked
their role was to review and provide comments on the elements and draft General Plan with the
proposed Community Design Element of particular interest as well as the quality of public areas
and neighborhoods and the design element for new the downtown development. On April 7th,
the GPAC reviewed the draft General Plan acknowledging it as a comprehensive document that
would serve the community well a generation from now.
Mayor Pringle offered the following comments related to procedures in conducting the public
hearing. To provide everyone an opportunity to speak within a reasonable period of time, each
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speaker would be limited to five minutes. If there was a group presentation with a series of
speakers wishing to speak consecutively, the first speaker of the group should apprise the
Mayor at the beginning of the presentation. All persons who testified may also submit written or
other graphic evidence to be considered by the City Council. All such evidence presented
would be retained by the City Clerk and would become a part of the record of this hearing.
Following a speakers' presentation, the members of the City Council may ask the speaker
questions regarding his or her testimony.
Mayor Pringle opened the public hearing.
Patrick Pepper, Chairperson of Anaheim Hills Citizen Coalition, thanked staff for their efforts.
He indicated the Coalition had met with staff with concerns related to changes in building height
and signage referencing the Canyon General Plan and staff had responded and made changes
requested. Mr. Pepper hoped from this point on that variances and General Plan amendments
would be rare exceptions.
With no other public input, Mayor Pringle closed the hearing.
Council Member McCracken indicated this was an historic day for Anaheim and Council's
actions would set criteria for future development in Anaheim and set precedent for other
California cities. She voiced her appreciation for the work that had gone into the project and
congratulated all for a job well done.
Council Member Tait also thanked staff for their passion in working on this project, citing the
future benefits to Anaheim and its residents. Reflecting that the General Plan and Zoning Code
update invited investment in the City and would bring revitalization with it, he acknowledged the
pride he felt for Planning staff and associated team members for their efforts.
Council Member Chavez also thanked staff and the Kennedy Commission group for their
participation. He noted Chapter 18 relating to affordable family development would provide the
City the ability to develop affordable housing and would make a difference to low income
households that live and work in Anaheim.
Mayor Pringle paid tribute to those involved in this effort recognizing the successful public
outreach program. By creating a mixed use zone, encouraging corridor housing to ensure
residents were able to depart for work without impacting traffic in neighborhoods and opening
up opportunities for development in the Platinum Triangle, he remarked, the master plan was in
the minds and hands of people bringing vision to the City.
Mr. Borrego interjected that Council had also received copies of refinements and clarifications
that were to be incorporated into the actions taken by Council this evening.
Council Member McCracken moved to approve all resolutions included related CEQA actions
and introduce each of the related ordinances, including the corrections and omission addressed
in attachments 3, 4 & 5 of the staff report and the General Plan and Zoning Code Update
Refinements presented at the meeting, seconded by Council Member Tail. Roll Call vote: Ayes
- 4; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Chavez, McCracken and Tail. Noes - o. Absent - 1;
Council Member Hernandez. Motion Carried.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member McCracken thanked City Attorney for his assistance. Council Member Chavez
req uested the City Manager go forward with a task force related to a social services component
within the Police Department. Mayor Pringle requested the task force include two Council
Members to work with representatives from the Police Department to have a further discussion
on how to ensure the City properly serves all the people that live in our community in this
regard. Mr. Morgan concurred with the request and indicated Chief Welter was addressing that
request.
Mayor Pringle indicated he had attended a convention with Sheri Vander Dussen for the
purpose of attracting businesses to Anaheim. He also reported that the Home Improvement
Holiday Program would end May 31, 2004 and at this point, over 2,600 permits had been issued
valued at over $21,000,000 in home improvements.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pringle adjourned the
meeting at 6:30 P.M. to June 8, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. for continuation of the FY 2004/05 Budget
Public Hearing.
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