2005/03/29ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA -CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 29, 2005
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session at 3:10 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of Anaheim City Hall, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard.
PRESENT: Mayor Curt Pringle (arrived during the workshop), Council Members: Richard
Chavez, Lorri Galloway, Bob Hernandez and Harry Sidhu.
STAFF PRESENT: Dave Morgan, City Manager, City Attorney Jack White, and City Clerk
Sheryll Schroeder
A copy of the agenda for the meeting of the Anaheim City Council was posted on March 25,
2005 at the City Hall outside bulletin board.
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) MAJOR INVESTMENT
STUDY WORKSHOP: (D175)
A briefing on the conceptual transportation corridor alignment strategies developed jointly by
Riverside County Transportation Commission and Orange County Transportation Authority
was presented by Arthur Leahy, Chief Executive Officer of OCTA and Kurt Brocke, Project
Manager. The primary objectives of the Major Investment Study (MIS) was to improve
mobility between Riverside and Orange Counties by maximizing improvements to the SR-91
freeway, identifying new traffic corridors and a variety of alignment options and improvement
alternatives and planning for year 2030 traffic growth. Five conceptual corridors were
identified: 1) improvements to existing SR-91, 2) a new corridor on Santa Ana Canyon, 3) a
new corridor on Cajalco Road along I-15 to SR 241/133, 4) a new corridor from Lake
Elsinore to SR 241/133 and 5) Ortega Highway (SR 74) Improvements.
Twelve alternatives were then developed using specific criteria relating to meeting minimum
average daily traffic counts of 200,000 vehicles, avoiding displacement to existing and
planned communities, and constructability and cost issues. Mayor Pringle asked what the
basic foundation was for the development of these options. Staff replied improvements to
the SR 91 were necessary, along with the need for additional traffic corridors, improvements
to Ortega Highway, public transportation and other strategies.
Mr. Brocke detailed the specifics of the 12 alternatives remarking that the purpose was to
test certain premises to meet the study's goals and objectives. Public input on the
conceptual alternatives began in March, 2005 and a flyer announcing the future public input
sessions was provided. On April 13th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., the public was invited to
comment on the conceptual corridors at the Anaheim Hills Community Center.
Mayor Pringle asked what the next steps in the process would involve. Mr. Leahy replied
alternatives would be modeled, OCTA would return with a recommendation of five
alternatives by June, 2005 which avoided some of the major impacts and refined the
environmental and engineering analyses to ultimately be culled down to one alternative by
the end of calendar year 2005.
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Mr. Leahy interjected that input and approval from municipalities was needed and funding for
the necessary improvements would be sought through various venues.
Council Member Chavez asked that OCTA consider that the working poor who could not
afford to live in Orange County would need public transportation to Anaheim and other
Orange County cities. Mr. Leahy indicated that OCTA was mindful of that need and his
agency and Riverside County were exploring the need for additional service by looking at the
use of the toll road by bus lines to offer faster public transportation from Riverside County to
Orange County. He remarked that MetroLink also was available to Anaheim but at a cost
substantially more expensive than bus service. He stated steps were presently underway in
terms of exploring a higher level of service between both counties. Mayor Pringle asked that
information on the current efforts at expanding service from Riverside to Orange counties be
provided to Council.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
At 3:45 P.M., Mayor Pringle recessed to closed session for the following items:
CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
Name of case: City of Anaheim v. Angels Baseball, LP, et al., Orange County
Superior Court Case No. 050001902.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-Operative v. City of
Anaheim, Third Judicial District for Salt Lake City, Utah Case No. 04 0923651.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section
54956.9 of the Government Code)
Number of potential cases: one or more.
Existing facts and circumstances: significant land movement and property
damage to the properties located at 357, 365 and 373 Ramsgate Drive; 4039 and
4043 Circle Haven Road, 4033, 4039 and 4045 Maple Tree Drive.
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 2000 South Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, California.
Agency negotiator: Dave Morgan
Negotiating parties: City of Anaheim and National Football League
Under Negotiation: price and terms of lease
5. LIABILITY CLAIMS
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Claimant: Mary Ann Weidenbener
Agency claimed against: City of Anaheim.
6. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representative: Dave Hill
Employee organizations: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local
Union 47.
At 5:35 P.M., Mayor Pringle reconvened the Council meeting.
Invocation: Pastor Mark Rossington, Zion Lutheran Church and School
Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Richard Chavez
Presentations:
Recognizing recipients of MADD Deuce Awards -Three Anaheim police
officers were recognized for exemplary service relating to DUI citations.
Introducing the 2005 Miss Anaheim -Miss Rachel Clark was introduced
to the community.
Proclaiming April 10-16, 2005 as National Telecommunicators Week -
Proclamation Accepted by Desiree Martinez, police dispatcher
Acceptance of Other Recognitions(To be presented at a later datel:
Recognizing the National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Proclaiming April 2005 as National Donate Life Month
At 5:48 P.M., Mayor Pringle called to order the Anaheim Housing Authority in joint session
with the City Council.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO ANY AGENDAS: The public hearings for Item No. 30 and
No. 31 on the Council Agenda were rescheduled to April 26, 2005.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (All Matters Except Public Hearings):
William Fitzerald, Homeowners Maintaining Their Environment, opposed combining oral
communications for the Redevelopment Agency, the Housing Authority and the City Council
under one segment.
An individual representing Community Voices, an advocacy group to assist elected officials,
spoke in support of Anaheim's council members.
Pat Cotter opposed the combining of public comment segments and suggested other
methods to deter inappropriate oral comments.
Dave Skinazy, DropLA.com, announced the private effort dedicated to opposing changing
the name of the Anaheim Angel's baseball team.
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Merrill McCormick, a Fullerton resident, spoke of his allegiance to the Anaheim Angel's and
against the proposed name change by the baseball team's owner.
James Robert Reade addressed a variety of issues relating to decorum during oral
communications, the Police Department, and the Anaheim Bulletin.
Dave Wilk, executive director of Disney Goals, explained his organization was helping the
youth of Anaheim through hockey and that the Disney Corporation would continue its support
even though the Mighty Ducks team had been sold. Three young participants of Disney
Goals introduced themselves and thanked Council for their support.
Larry Rosenberg, Anaheim Ballet, announced members of his ballet company participated in
the Youth American Grand Prix held in New York bringing recognition to the City.
Ed Perez, Heritage Forum, called attention to the wholesome entertainment offered at the
Forum and announced the opening of the Bistro restaurant on the Forum property.
An individual representing Arab-Moslem communities thanked the Mayor and Council for
their support.
Salim Arreola, Hermosa Village resident, requested Council's assistance with new property
management rules.
Alma Ramirez responded to articles in the Anaheim Bulletin.
At 6:21 p.m., Mayor Pringle recessed the Council session, reconvening at 6:32 P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Pringle removed Items 17, 18, 22 and 26 for separate
discussion. Council Member Chavez removed Item 25.
Council Member Sidhu moved approval of the balance of the Consent Calendar Items 4 -43,
seconded by Council Member Hernandez 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 - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Chavez, Galloway, Hernandez,
and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion carried.
4. Reject certain claims filed against the City.
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5. Receive and file the Monthly Financial Analysis presented by the Finance Director for
B105 five months ended November 30, 2004; the Investment Portfolio Report for the month
D128 of February 2005; minutes of the Housing and Community Development Commission
meetings held February 2, 2005 and March 2, 2005; minutes of the Public Library
Board meeting held February 14, 2005; minutes of the Golf Commission meeting held
January 27, 2005; minutes of the Public Utilities Board meeting held January 6, 2005;
minutes of the Deferred Compensation Committee meeting held October 13, 2004;
and minutes of the Budget Advisory Commission meeting held November 17, 2004.
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6. Review the need for continuing the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local
D175 Emergency by the Director of the Emergency Services of the City issued on February
9, 2005, concerning land movement and property damage in the vicinity of 357, 365
and 373 Ramsgate Drive in the City and, by motion, determine that the need for
continuing the local emergency exists.
7. Approve the Attorney Services Agreement with Reish, Luftman Reicher & Cohen to
3445 provide legal advice and services with regard to federal tax matters pertaining to the
City's IRS §457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the Retirement Health Savings and
Reimbursement Plan.
8. Accept the low bid and authorize the execution of a lease agreement with Golf
3446 Ventures West, in an amount not to exceed $161,033 per year for five years, for park
turf mowing equipment in accordance with Bid #6580.
9. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue multiple blanket purchase orders to the
D180 lowest responsible bidders, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $2,092,055 (plus
tax), for the purchase of distribution transformers for the Public Utilities Department
for a period of one year and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal
options in accordance with Bid #6587.
10. Accept the bid of Scott Engineering, in an amount not to exceed $61,369 (plus tax),
D180 for the purchase of capacitor banks and fuse cabinets for the Public Utilities
Department for a period of one year with four one-year options to renew and
authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal option in accordance with Bid
#6592.
11. Accept the low bid of Rayvern Lighting Supply, in an amount not to exceed $225,992
D180 (plus tax), for the purchase of security lights for the Public Utilities Department for a
period of one year with three one-year options to renew and authorize the Purchasing
Agent to exercise the renewal options in accordance with Bid #6595.
12. Accept the bid of S&G Diversified Products, in an amount not to exceed $53,233
D180 (plus tax), for trash liners for the Convention Center for a period of one year with up
to three one-year renewal options and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the
renewal options in accordance with Bid #6597.
13. Waive the sealed bidding of Council Policy No. 306 and authorize the Purchasing
D180 Agent to issue a purchase order to American Rotary Broom Company, in an amount
not to exceed $47,500 per year, for bristle replacement services for street sweeping
brushes for Public Works, Fleet Services Division.
14. Waive the sealed bidding requirement of Council Policy No. 306 and authorize the
D180 Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to Westrux International, in an amount
not to exceed $40,000 per year (including tax), for parts and repair service for
International trucks and diesel engines for Public Works, Fleet Services Division and
authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise renewal options.
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15. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue change notices, as required, to increase the
D180 City's purchase orders for fuel in order to adjust for the rise in the cost of petroleum
products.
16. Waive the sealed bidding of Council Policy No. 306 and authorize the Purchasing
D180 Agent to issue a purchase order to U.S. Armor Corporation, in an amount not to
exceed $22,000 (including tax), for 22 ballistic vests for the Police Department,
Detective Division.
19. Approve an agreement with Orange County Striping Services, Inc. for street striping
1496 services within the City for fiscal year 2005/06 fiscal year, with an annual renewal
option for a maximum of five years.
20. Approve and authorize the Executive Director to execute an agreement with Alleluia
3449 House for the rehabilitation of an affordable six-unit group home located at 1592 West
Orangewood Avenue.
21. Approve aone-year extension to the current franchise agreement with California
F130 Yellow Cab Company.
23. Approve a license agreement with Disney Goals, Inc. to utilize Martin Recreation
3450 Center to conduct a youth hockey skating and training program for underprivileged
area youth.
24. Approve the filing of an application for grant funds from the Metropolitan Water
D150 District's City Makeover Grant Program, in the amount of $75,000, for the
development of a Heritage Garden as part of the Energy Field project, authorize the
City Manager to act as agent of the City on all matters concerning the grant program,
and if grant funds are received, authorize the Community Services Department
budget to be amended accordingly.
27. Approve and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to execute the Long-
3451 Term Power Purchase Agreement with PacfiCorp Power Energy, Inc. for the
purchase of wind-powered electrical energy.
28. Approve the Telecommunications Colocation Agreement with WilTel
3452 Communications relating to the Public Utilities Department's fiber optics network.
29. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-30 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
D160 CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Chief of Police or his designee to submit a grant
application on behalf of the City of Anaheim to the State Office of Emergency
Services, for the fiscal year 2005 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant
Program, and if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of such grant on behalf of the
City and amending the budget for fiscal year 2004-05 accordingly.
30. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-31 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
P110 CITY OF ANAHEIM declaring its intentions to vacate certain public streets, highways
and easements (Abandonment No. ABA2004-00101, a portion of Rhodes Avenue
between Ventura Street and Minot Street, adjacent to the northerly boundary of the I-
5Freeway).
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Public hearing scheduled Apri126, 2005.
31. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-32 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
P110 CITY OF ANAHEIM declaring its intention to vacate certain public streets, highways
and easements (Abandonment No. ABA2004-00102, public alley rights-of-way
adjacent to Vine Street between Broadway Street to the north and Santa Ana Street
to the south).
Public hearing scheduled April 26, 2005.
32. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-33 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
P124 CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain
real properties or interests therein (City Deed Nos. 10814 through 10822).
33. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-34 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
D175 CITY OF ANAHEIM supporting the grant application for grant funds for the California
Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhoods, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of
2002 for the Santa Ana River Bikeway Facility.
34. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-35 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
D160 CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Chief of Police to participate, on behalf of the City
of Anaheim, in a county-wide grant application with the U.S. Department of Justice,
Bureau of Justice Assistance, for its Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
authorizing the Chief to execute all required grant documents, and, if awarded,
accepting such grant and contributing forty-one percent thereof to the County of
Orange for use in its Proact Program, and amending the budget for the fiscal year in
which the grant funds are received accordingly.
35. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-36 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
D160 CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Chief of Police to file an application, on behalf of
the City of Anaheim, with U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile and
Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), for the "FY 05 OJJDP Congressional Earmark"
Grant Program, authorizing the Chief to execute all required grant documents, and, if
awarded, authorizing the acceptance of such grant on behalf of the City and
amending the budget for the fiscal year in which the grant funds are received
accordingly.
36. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-37 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
D182 CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Public Utilities General Manager to submit an
application to the California Department of Parks and Recreation for a land and water
conservation Fund Grant, designating the Public Utilities General Manager as
Anaheim's authorized representative, and, if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of
such grant on behalf of the City and amending the budget for Fiscal Years 2005-2006
and/or 2006-2007 accordingly.
37. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-38 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
D182 CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the acceptance of funds from the State Water
Resources Control Board to remediate contamination at 3270 West Lincoln Avenue,
Anaheim, designating the Pubic Utilities General Manager as Anaheim's authorized
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representative, and authorizing the acceptance of such funds on behalf of the City
and amending the budget for fiscal years 2004/2005 through 2009/2010 accordingly.
38. RESOLUTION NO. 2005-39 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
D155 CITY OF ANAHEIM suspending collection of the service establishment charge
collected pursuant to Rule 3 of both the Electric and Water Rates, Rules and
Regulations; Rule 23 of the Electric Rates, Rules and Regulations; and Rule 21 of the
Water Rates, Rules and Regulations from April 15th through July 29, 2005 to support
the Business License Holiday.
39. ORDINANCE NO. 5960 (ADOPTION) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
C280 ANAHEIM amending the zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal
Code relating to zoning (Reclassification No. 2004-00116, 111 South Mohler Drive)
(Introduced at the Council meeting of March 8, 2005, Item #18).
40. ORDINANCE NO. 5961 (INTRODUCTION) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
C280 ANAHEIM amending the zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal
Code relating to zoning (Reclassification No. 2003-00091, Orangethorpe
Avenue/Tustin Avenue).
41. ORDINANCE NO. 5962 (INTRODUCTION) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
C280 ANAHEIM Amending the zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal
Code relating to zoning (Reclassification No. 2003-00097, Orangethorpe
Avenue/Kellogg Drive).
42. ORDINANCE NO. 5963 (INTRODUCTION) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
C280 ANAHEIM amending the zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal
Code relating to zoning (Reclassification No. 2004-00138).
ORDINANCE NO. 5964 (INTRODUCTION) 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. 2004-00139).
43. Approve minutes of the Council meetings held March 1, 2005 and March 8, 2005.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
17. Amend the fiscal year 2004/05 Public Works Capital Improvement Program budget, in
3447 the amount of $560,000, award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, GKK
Works, in the amount of $7,640,000, for the West Anaheim Youth Center and Police
Station and approve and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow
Agreement pertaining to contract retentions.
Mayor Pringle pulled this item from the consent calendar to demonstrate progress in
development of the West Anaheim Youth Center and substation. City Manager Dave
Morgan indicated this was one of many projects on the west side receiving priority action.
Terry Lowe, Community Services Director, indicated the project would be under construction
shortly and expected to be completed after 12 months. Mayor Pringle remarked that the
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original bids received were higher than anticipated and that a grant award from the State
enabled the community center to be expanded to include the youth center and the police
substation.
Council Member Sidhu moved to approve Item #17, seconded by Council Member Chavez.
Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Chavez, Galloway, Hernandez
and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried.
18. Approve an agreement with CWA AIA, Inc., in the amount of $332,935, for
3448 architectural services for Phase I of the Central Library Renovation.
Mayor Pringle asked what guidelines were used to select the recommended firm which was
not the low bidder in the process. Mr. Lowe indicated that based on research, CWA was the
leading firm for library renovation and it was expected the renovation could proceed without
interrupting library service. In addition, the Glendale Library and the Cerritos Library were
renovated by this firm, with the Cerritos Library now recognized as a premier facility and it
was felt CWA's experience would be of benefit Anaheim. Mayor Pringle moved to approve
Item No. 18, seconded by Council Member Sidhu. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle,
Council Members Chavez, Galloway, Hernandez and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried.
22. Approve the Memorandum and Second Amendment to a License Agreement with Los
1497 Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, to extend the agreement
terms of the cellular tower facility located in Riverdale Park.
Mayor Pringle referenced the cellular use comprehensive plan he had asked staff to review
to determine if there was a way to utilize City property, including parks, for multiple use
cellular facilities, rather than have each cellular vendor come to the City one by one. The
City Manager reported Mr. Lowe would update Council on this plan and would also address
the current license agreement with Verizon being considered by Council.
Mr. Lowe stated Item No. 22 was an agreement entered into in 1995, amended in 2005 for a
cellular tower facility located in Riverdale Park which was now up for renewal with no other
changes to the agreement.
In addition, Mr. Lowe stated he had been working on a plan with three other cell phone
providers for placing cell tower facilities at other locations in Canyon Rim, Ponderosa Park,
John Marshall Park and Toyon Park. He remarked the City was looking to combine cell
towers with lighting fixtures, which would be located in City Parks and a more viable option
than constructing faux towers to resemble trees to house the cellular equipment. A standard
agreement had been drafted by the City Attorney and submitted to the vendors and the City
was waiting for a response to the agreement. Mr. Lowe remarked the potential for revenue
could be $144,000 per year under this scenario.
Mayor Pringle asked if Riverdale Park might be a future site for the proposed lighting
fixture/cell tower project. Mr. Morgan recommended continuing Item No. 22 to April 12, 2005
for staff to review and address that question. With no objection from Council, Mayor Pringle
continued Item No. 22 to April 12, 2005.
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25. Approve the filing of an application for grant funds from the San Gabriel and Lower
D150 Los Angeles Rivers and Mounts Conservancy-Proposition 40 Grant Program, in the
amount of $3,582,000, for the development of Phase I of the Anaheim Coves Project,
authorize the City Manager to act as agent of the City on all matters concerning the
grant program, and authorize the City Manager to act as agent of the City on all
matters concerning the grant program, and if grant funds are received, authorize the
Community Services Department budget to be amended accordingly.
Council Member Chavez complimented staff for being aggressive in pursuing funding for the
Anaheim Coves property. He remarked that the 10 miles of property along the San Gabriel
River was underdeveloped or blighted and that this project would be the beginning of the
process to enhance areas along the river. Council Member Chavez moved to approve Item
No. 25, seconded by Council Member Sidhu. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle,
Council Members: Chavez, Galloway, Hernandez and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried.
26. Approve the Second Amendment to Agreement with RJM Design Group, Inc., in the
3095 total compensation amount of $153,897, for continued services related to Phase I of
the landscape and lighting enhancement project at the Convention Center and
approve an increase to the Convention Center's revenue and expense appropriations
in Fund 560 for fiscal year 2004/05 by $153,897.
Mayor Pringle drew attention to this improvement as it would enhance the entry to the
Convention Center off Katella Avenue and light up the arena to make it stand out. Mr.
Morgan pointed out the project was funded by Convention Center funds not General Funds.
Council Member Galloway moved to approve Item No. 26, seconded by Council Member
Hernandez. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Chavez, Galloway,
Hernandez and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried.
44. Consider appointing a member to the Cultural and Heritage Commission to complete
8105 the unexpired term of Mary Ruth Pinson, term to expire June 30, 2008.
Council Member Hernandez nominated Elsie Reed to the Cultural and Heritage Commission.
With no other nominations offered, the appointment of Ms. Reed was unanimously affirmed.
45. Consider appointing a member to the Planning Commission to complete the
B105 unexpired term of Jerry O'Connell, term to expire June 30, 2007.
With no objection from Council, Mayor Pringle continued the item to April 12, 2005.
46. Consider appointing a member to the Sesquicentennial Commission to complete the
B105 unexpired term of Lorri Galloway, term to expire December 30, 2007.
With no objection from Council, Mayor Pringle continued the item to April 12, 2005.
47. Consider appointing a member to the Investment Advisory Commission to complete
B105 the unexpired term of Tom Beitler, term to expire June 30, 2008.
With no objection from Council, Mayor Pringle continued the item to April 12, 2005.
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48. Consider an oral report on police staffing/recruitment strategies.
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Police Chief John Welter reported to Council on staffing levels and recruitment strategies for
his department. In his presentation he pointed out current staffing levels as of February 2005
reflected 375 authorized sworn positions (with two vacancies), 12 of those officers in the
Police Academy, 10 undergoing field training, eight on light duty and one on maternity leave,
and three officers on military leave which translated to actual deployment of 339 officers.
He addressed the challenges associated with bringing deployment levels up to authorized
strength which included the following: 1) police recruits would take six months in the
academy and another four months in field training, 2) new lateral hires would undergo four
months of field training, 3) the department historically averaged eight officers on light duty or
medical leave and another seven separations from employment per year and 4) within the
next two years, the Chief anticipated 20 retirements at the end of each calendar year which
contributed to the challenge of keeping positions filled. He remarked that in the future the
potential for many retirements at once would lessen.
In the past, Chief Welter explained, the department would wait until an officer retired or
separated before recruiting new officers. His recommendation was to hire above the
authorized positions by hiring 14 new officers, taking into account the length of time to recruit
and train and the numbers of vacancies and retirements anticipated. The hiring would begin
immediately to get the officers into recruitment system as soon as possible. The trainee
personnel costs would be separated from the authorized sworn personnel costs in the budget
process. The cost for the 14 new hires for the 04/05 budget was anticipated to be $288,624;
however, Chief Welter felt that the current budget could absorb that cost with the
departmental economies that had been put in place. He remarked that if it was determined
the cost could not be absorbed, Chief Welter would return to Council to request amending
the budget. The Chief felt the accelerated hiring would help reduce the deployment gap
efficiently.
Mayor Pringle stated this was the level of detail he needed and that the exact deployment
numbers were necessary to make decisions. Council Member Sidhu remarked that he now
had a clear picture of the Department's actual deployment numbers versus the budgeted
positions and the difficulties faced in accelerating the hiring process. Council Member
Galloway remarked that one of the highlights for lobbying the federal government was to
promote Anaheim's family justice center, a collaborative effort between social services, the
police department, the judicial system, and shelters to change the way the Police
Department responded to child abuse and domestic violence and voiced her support for the
recommendation.
Council Member Sidhu asked about the recruitment process. Chief Welter remarked there
would be open testing this April and that last August, the open testing garnered 240
applicants, which culled down to only four at the end of the process. Council Member Sidhu
requested Chief Welter return to Council in six months with an update and moved to approve
implementation of a hiring policy to advance the hiring of an additional 14 trainee officers,
seconded by Council Member Chavez. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council
Members: Chavez, Galloway, Hernandez and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried.
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49. Applicant requests continuance to April 12, 2005.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
C280 RECLASSIFICATION NO. 2003-00109
VARIANCE NO. 2004-04626
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16545
OWNER: Red Curb Investments, P.O. Box 995, Torrance, CA 90508.
AGENT: Thomas Hartley, 29462 Thackery Drive, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677.
LOCATION: Property is approximately 53 acres, having a frontage of 190 feet at
the terminus of Avenida de Santiago, located 260 feet west of the centerline of
Pointe Premier.
Reclassification No. 2003-00109 -Request reclassification of the property from the
T (SC)(Transition; Scenic Corridor Overlay), formerly the RS-A-43,000(SC)
(Residential/Agricultural; Scenic Corridor Overlay) zone to the RH-2(SC) (Single-
Family Hillside Residential; Scenic Corridor Overlay) and OS (SC) (Open Space;
Scenic Corridor Overlay) zones.
Variance No. 2004-04626 -Request waiver of required private street standards to
construct a private residential street without sidewalks or parkways.
Tentative Tract Map No. 16545 -Request to establish a 28-lot, 21-unit detached
single-family subdivision.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Recommended Council approval of Reclassification No. 2003-00109 granted
(PC2004-113) (5 yes votes, Commissioners Romero and Velasquez absent)
Variance No. 2004-04626 granted (PC2004-114).
Tentative Tract Map No. 16545 approved.
(Planning Commission's decision appealed by Santiago Geologic Hazard Abatement
District).
(Continued from the Council meetings of March 1, 2005, January 25, 2005, January
11, 2005, December 14, 2004, and November 16, 2004).
This item continued to April 12, 2005. Mayor Pringle remarked that this item had been
approved by the Planning Commission and the public had appealed the matter to Council
and paid the fee related to the appeal. The item had been continued for several meetings
while staff reviewed the applicant's plan requested as a condition of approval and the fees
paid by the appellant had been exhausted and the applicant had been requested to
supplement the original fee. Since the matter in several instances had been continued for
staff's review process, the City Attorney and staff agreed to review the matter and come up
with a policy to address supplemental fees when the continuation was not due to the
individuals appealing the item. Council concurred with this request.
Report on Closed Session Actions:
None
Council Communications:
ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 29, 2005
Page 13
Council Member Hernandez reported on the passing of three Anaheim retirees: Eleanor De
Bolt with Community Development Services, Ramon Contreras with the Public Works
Department and Lola Nazari, Public Utilities Department.
Council Member Galloway reported on a random act of kindness by Lori Margolie.
Council Member Sidhu reported he and other members of the Council had lobbied
Washington D.C. legislators for the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Project for
$245 million in funding to benefit the whole of Orange County, as well as lobbying for
homeland security and CDBG funds for the City of Anaheim.
Council Member Chavez requested staff look into Orange County partnership, an advocacy
group for the homeless for opportunities to assist the 2,000 children living in motels in the
City. He also requested staff review the issue of relocating billboards along the Magnolia
corridor to another site. Council Member Chavez also congratulated James McDevitt, a
bellman at the Disneyland Hotel who had retired after 49 years and was present during the
opening of the hotel.
Mayor Pringle requested staff review the City-imposed contribution limits based on an
ordinance proposed for the County of Orange and adopted by voters. That ordinance
contained a method to adjust the contribution limits by cost of living data, however, that
clause had not been included in the City's ordinance. Mayor Pringle asked staff to bring
back a report that allowed for an automatic cost of living increase to contribution limits after
each election cycle.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Pringle adjourned the meeting at 7:42 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
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Sheryll Schroeder, MMC
City Clerk