1997/02/11ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FEBRUARY 11, 1997
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session.
PRESENT:MAYOR: Tom Daly
PRESENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS: Shirley McCracken, Tom Tait, Bob Zemel, Lou Lopez
ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PRESENT:CITY MANAGER: James Ruth
CITY ATTORNEY: Jack White
CITY CLERK: Leonora N. Sohl
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK: Ann M. Sauvageau
PLANNING DIRECTOR: Joel Fick
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR: Lisa Stipkovich
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER: Gary Johnson
CIVIL ENGINEER - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Natalie Meeks
A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting of the Anaheim City Council was posted at 2:55 p.m. on
February 7, 1997 at the Civic Center Kiosk, containing all items as shown herein.
Mayor Daly called the workshop portion of the Council Meeting of February 11, 1997 to order and
welcomed those in attendance.
City Manager, James Ruth. The workshop presentation today is on the Sportstown Anaheim Plan.
Planning Director, Joel Fick will open the presentation and also introduce the presenters.
Council Member Tait left the Council Chamber (3:15 P.M.).
SPORTSTOWN ANAHEIM:
101: Joel Fick, Planning Director. It is his privilege ot introduce an
outstanding development team on an important project in the City which has come to be known as
Sportstown Anaheim. He then gave an overview of how the concept came about, the goal being to
maximize an important underutilized asset and to provide the stimulus for economic development
activity. Last summer, the City Council unanimously approved an EIR and Area Development Plan for
the Sportstown project. Conceptual plans included retail, restaurant, entertainment, hotel, office uses, an
exhibition center, the remodeled baseball stadium and provision for a new football stadium. In order to
proceed, the Council directed staff to formulate a request for qualifications from interested firms. The
City Manager’s Office established an executive committee consisting of representatives from the City
Manager’s Office, Planning Department, Community Development Department and Stadium and
Convention Center Departments. The development team that was established by Forest City
Development submitted an outstanding proposal and the executive committee was unanimous in its
recommendation to the City Council that Forest City had the best experience, financial strength and
knowledge of the marketplace to undertake this important project. Forest City, headquartered in
Cleveland, has a 75-year history of successful development and today is the leader in the entertainment-
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retail area which is the specific expertise required for Sportstown Anaheim. He then briefed some of the
firm’s recent projects in place or under way and subsequently introduced Victor Grgas, Forest City, who
will, in turn, introduce his development team and give their approach to the project.
The following presentations were then made by principals of Forest City and a representative of The
Spectrum Group: (The presentations were supplemented by slides -- also see brochure submitted,
Sportstown Anaheim explaining the vision for the project, a project description, market information, and a
background on the development team - made a part of the record.)
Victor Grgas, Director of Planning, Forest City Commercial Development. Forest City is honored to be
selected to work with the City. The firm is well qualified for the task and has the track record and
experience needed. After giving the background of the company, including their financial standing, he
“walked” the Council through some of their largest projects -- three in New York, a very large project in
Cleveland, Ohio which was the catalyst for many other good things that happened to the City, Henderson
Mall in Las Vegas, and three projects in the Los Angeles area. He introduced Dan Young (The Spectrum
Group) who will discuss what they propose to do as part of the exclusive right to negotiate.
Dan Young, The Spectrum Group. This is a phase (of Sportstown) they have all hoped for - the market
validation that comes with a nationally renowned company, the best in the country at entertainment retail
coming to the City and desiring to be the developer of the site. His presentation covered the path to
development, the vision created and adopted for the site, the current enfolding of the business plan and
vision statement, etc. He also showed the site plan renderings (hard copies of which were in the
brochure submitted) and briefed each, showing what is planned for the 150 acres. He noted that one of
the marvelous opportunities for the City is not only to create islands of opportunity, but also to start to
draw a master plan and create and encourage people to come into the Katella Corridor and to see the
linkage that could occur with both ends of the corridor anchored by major projects. In concluding, he
briefed the milestones, the first being 45 days to establish tenant contacts, prepare a list, and report back
to the City Council with the next two milestones coming in 105 days and then 165 days.
Daniel P. Arian, Director, Entertainment Properties Development, Forest City Enterprises, Inc. The
leaders of Forest City in 1994 saw fit to create an entertainment division within their company. He was
hired in June of 1994 and in his first six months, he traveled the country and saw most of the retail-
entertainment centers across America in addition to the major theme parks. Most recently, they have
undertaken two projects -- Showcase in Las Vegas and the 42nd Street New York City project. The
balance of his presentation briefed each of those projects in greater detail. In concluding, he stated they
were committed to the kinds of projects described and their expertise in the area of retail-entertainment
centers will greatly help them position Sportstown Anaheim as one of the best such projects in the nation.
Dan Young. At this time, they are open for questions. They are conveying to the Council the marketing
package that will be going out to the full tenant list, approximately 1,000 across the country. He also
emphasized that the project is being managed out of their Los Angeles Office. Mr. Grgas works out of
that office and he is an Orange County resident.
Mayor Daly. The presentation is a lot to absorb. The proposed agreement is on the consent calendar of
the Council meeting this evening (Item A17). He believes that the time frame outlined is an appropriate
one. The milestones are aggressive and realistic. The package looks outstanding. They will know soon
what the depth and breadth of tenant interest in the site is. He is looking forward to the next 45-day
period and the milestones to follow. He believes that the conceptual site plan based on the entitlements
that already exist makes a lot of sense.
Council Member Zemel. The presentation mentioned football and he notes they are leaving a “footprint”
in the plan to accommodate football. He feels it makes good sense. He asked if they had any contact
on any football opportunities or are they leaving that to the City.
Dan Young. They are basically supporting the City Manager’s Office on anything that has to do with
football but are not charged with making those contacts. They want to make sure their site plan and
effort are tailored to anything the City wants to do.
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Council Member McCracken. She does not know whether the name Sportstown will be a deterrent to
some of the marketing efforts if entities did not want a sports theme. It might be a negative. There are
many visitors to the City who might not be attracted to the name. She asked if there was anything that
would indicate the same in their marketing studies.
Dan Young. That is an excellent point and one they have talked about. They will let the marketplace
give feedback on that issue. If tenants say they want to put their operation here but there is
inconsistency with the name, they will come back to the Council and report such findings. From the day
that Sportstown was announced, it has literally had its own “address”. It took about a week for the press
to call it Sportstown and subsequently it picked up its own identification. When they come back in 45
days they may want to discuss that issue.
Mayor Daly. He agrees with Council Member McCracken, and the response given is on target as well.
The market will decide the question.
Council Member Lopez. It was an excellent presentation. As usual, Anaheim steps forward once again.
It will be a great success and he looks forward to receiving additional information.
City Manager Ruth. The item will be on the Council consent calendar this evening for action (Item A17).
He commended City staff -- Joel Fick, Lisa Stipkovich, Dave Morgan, Tom Wood and the Planning staff
in working out the RFP and the negotiated agreement with Forest City. They are a great company and
will generate significant interest in the site. It was also a great effort on the part of staff in working with
the consultants.
Mayor Daly. The fact that it is pre-entitled and the environmental work is complete will allow the project
to play catch-up with a lot of other projects (in the conceptual stages) in the heart of Orange County.
There are some things that are very attractive about this site.
REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Jack White requested a Closed Session noting first that there were no additions to
Closed Session items.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
There were no public comments relative to Close Session items.
The following items are to be considered at the Closed Session.
1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR RELATIONS:
Agency negotiator: Dave Hill
Employee organizations: AFA and AMEA
2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9 (a) - EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of case: Castillo vs. City of Anaheim, et al. Orange County Superior Court Case No.
75-27-18.
3.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9(a) - EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of Case: In re: Bankruptcy of GI Industries (request for amicus support by the City of
Thousand Oaks.)
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4.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9 (b) - EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of Case: Lockheed vs. City of Inglewood (request for amicus support by the City of
Inglewood.)
RECESS:
Mayor Daly moved to recess into Closed Session. Council Member Lopez seconded the motion.
Council Member Tait was absent. MOTION CARRIED. ( 3:50 p.m.).
AFTER RECESS:
The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Members being present, and welcomed those
in attendance to the Council meeting. (5:08 p.m.)
INVOCATION:
Pastor Tom Barkey, Power Community Church, gave the invocation.
FLAG SALUTE:
Council Member Shirley McCracken led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
DECLARATION OF RECOGNITION:
119:A Declaration of Recognition was unanimously adopted
by the City Council recognizing State Farm Insurance for their donation of a “911” simulator to
the City. Kelly McCone of State Farm Insurance was present and accepted the Declaration.
Gary Wilder, Fire Marshal. The Anaheim Fire Department is pleased to have been chosen one of three
cities as recipients for the ” 911” simulator which will be used in the “Learn-Not-to-Burn” program. A
demonstration of how the system works was then given with the help of 7-year old, Brian Lutz showing
the ease and speed with which a youngster is able to access the system via the telephone.
Mayor Daly and Council Members thanked Ms. McCone and State Farm for their ongoing commitment to
the education of all citizens in fire and life safety and for their donation to the Anaheim Fire Department.
The Mayor also acknowledged Brian Lutz for doing such a good job in the demonstration.
FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY
in the amount of $2,417,775.67 for the period ending,
February 7, 1997, in accordance with the 1996-97 Budget, were approved.
Mayor Daly recessed the City Council meeting until after the Redevelopment Agency and Housing
Authority meetings. (5:17 p.m.)
Mayor Daly reconvened the City Council Meeting ( 5:24 p.m.)
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ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
There were no additions to agenda items.
ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST:
No items of public interest were addressed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDA ITEMS:
Public input was received on Item A17 and A15 (see discussion under those items).
MOTION:
Mayor Daly moved to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions to be acted upon for
the Council meeting of February 11, 1997. Council Member Lopez seconded the motion.
MOTION CARRIED.
CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENTAL CONSENT CALENDAR:
On motion by Mayor Daly, seconded by
Council Member Lopez, the following items were approved in accordance with the reports, certifications
and recommendations furnished each Council Member and as listed on the Consent Calendar; Mayor
Daly offered Resolutions Nos. 97R-12 through 97R-15, both inclusive, for adoption. Mayor Daly offered
Ordinance No. 5590 for introduction . Refer to Resolution/Ordinance Book.
A1.105: Receiving and filing minutes of the Anaheim Private Industry Council meeting held October
24, 1996.
178: Receiving and filing Resolution No. 3347 of the City Council of the City of Westminster
opposing the consolidation of the Orange County Water District with other water districts.
A2.176: RESOLUTION NO. 97R-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS,
HIGHWAYS AND SERVICE EASEMENTS, AND SETTING A DATE AND TIME TO CONSIDER
ABANDONING THOSE EASEMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL PURPOSES LOCATED ON THE
WEST SIDE OF CLEMENTINE STREET NORTH OF BROADWAY AT THE NEW POST
OFFICE SITE (ABANDONMENT NO. 97-1A). (SUGGESTED PUBLIC HEARING DATE:
MARCH 18, 1997, AT 6:00 P.M.)
A3.123: Approving the First Amendment to Agreement with P & D Consultants, Inc., in an amount
not to exceed $100,000 annually for plan checking services in connection with the Disneyland
Resort Project.
A4.106: Approving the adjustments to the Public Works Department’s fiscal year 1996/97 Capital
Improvement Budget, in the amount of $4,775,655 for three Regional Interchange Projects.
A5.175: Awarding a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, A.A. Portanova & Sons, Inc., in the
amount of $192,347 for Watermain Relocations for 91/57 Freeway Construction; and in the
event said low bidder fails to comply with the terms of the award, awarding the contract to the
second low bidder, as well as waiving any irregularities in the bids of both the low and second
low bidders.
A6.123: To consider accepting the bid of B & B Amusements, Inc., and authorizing the execution of
a Contract for the annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta for a period of one year, commencing May 1,
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1997 with the option to extend for four additional one year periods, in accordance with Bid
#5587.
City Attorney White. He would like to remove this item from the agenda at this time and bring it back at
a later date. There are some problems with one of the provisions and the language needs to be
reworded. It has been discussed with Parks and Recreation and the City Manager. Since there is
nothing that is time-sensitive, he is requesting that the item be removed at this time.
A7.123: Authorizing a First Amendment to Agreement with Western Maintenance Services, Inc., to
provide additional services and compensation for custodial services at various City buildings.
A8.153: ORDINANCE NO. 5590: (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM REPEALING SECTION 1.05.070 OF CHAPTER 1.05 OF TITLE 1 OF THE ANAHEIM
MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 1.05.075 TO CHAPTER 1.05 OF TITLE 1
OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OF CITY
EMPLOYEES.
Council Member Zemel. In reading the staff report on this item, it appears this recommendation will
bring Anaheim in line with the State.
City Attorney White. The current ordinance is contained in Section 1.05.070 of the AMC which was
adopted in 1922 when laws were different with regard to constitutional interpretation on what public
employees could do. There are four items being removed by this amendment which he briefed (see staff
report dated 2/3/97 to the City Council from the City Attorney’s Office) all of which are unconstitutional.
They have not been enforced for many years. It was determined this was a good time to bring the City’s
ordinance in line with what both State law and the Constitution allow.
Council Member Zemel asked what remains; City Attorney White. There are two areas in State law the
City is allowed to regulate, (1) prohibiting employees from engaging in political activities on City work
hours and, (2) upon the City work premises. All the other areas such as campaigning in uniform are
contained in State law. Those would still be enforced as violations against State law.
Council Member Zemel asked if Council Members were considered employees; City Attorney White. He
answered no. Council Members are officers and not subject to the ordinance.
A9.123: Approving the federally funded FY 1996-97 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Subrecipient Agreement, in the amount of $5,000, with the Young Women’s Christian
Association (YWCA) of Orange County.
Council Member McCracken. She understands that Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) are
Federally funded. She is amazed that it is nearing the end of the fiscal year and the grants seem to be
for services that the organizations have already provided. (See Items A9, 10 and 11.) She has been
involved in the grant process in other cases and she did not realize this was the Federal government’s
process. The organizations have been doing the work and are now being funded just before the fiscal
year end.
Lisa Stipkovich, Executive Director of Community Development. Often with non-profits, they have a
hard time collecting all the data for the contract to be executed. However, the Federal program does
allow them to fund the non-profits for activities in this fiscal year and to reimburse them. Council
Member McCracken is right. Some will have performed some of the services in this fiscal year and by
approving the contract tonight will allow reimbursement to the organization and continue to fund until the
fiscal year ending in June.
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Council Member Zemel. He asked for clarification that even though this money is going through
Anaheim, the organization is the North Orange County YWCA providing a program serving Anaheim;
Mrs. Stipkovich confirmed that is correct and the program is housed at the George Washington Center.
A10.123: Approving the federally funded FY 1996-97 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Subrecipient Agreement, in the amount of $25,000 with the Boys and Girls Club.
A11.123: Approving the federally funded FY 1996-97 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Agreement, in
the amount of $15,000 with the Orange County Association for Mental Health.
Council Member Zemel. He does not know too much about this item and would like to discuss it further.
Lisa Stipkovich, Executive Director of Community Development. She gave a brief outline of what the
organization does concluding that if more in-depth information was necessary, it could be provided.
Council Member Zemel. He has received calls from organizations that felt they serve Anaheim quite
well but did not get any funding or what they anticipated. To him, this looks like a subsidy of the County.
Lauren Lolli, Housing Coordinator. It is not subsidizing a County function. The Orange County Mental
Health Association is a non-profit association. The words Orange County are used, but it is not a branch
of the County.
Council Member Zemel. He asked if the Council felt as he does that they may want to continue this for a
week to take a longer look.
Mayor Daly. He asked staff to refresh their memories. He thought the entire CDBG grant including this
item was previously approved by a unanimous vote of the Council.
Lisa Stipkovich. That is correct. The Council approved this last May and based upon that approval, the
various organizations make assumptions about their budgeting knowing that the Council did give
authorization to go forward. It is unfortunate it takes this long to get it to the Council; however, the
organizations are counting on that prior approval. Staff can provide more information, but the
organization is assuming the Council’s approval last May will stand. Each individual contract has to
come back for approval. As she previously explained, for the non-profits, it takes quite a while.
Council Member Zemel. He will withdraw his idea to continue the matter.
A12.123: Approving and instructing the City Manager to sign the Amendment Number One to an
Agreement with Orange County for Urban Park funds for the Downtown Community Center
project.
A13.113: RESOLUTION NO. 97R-13: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM APPROVING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS WHICH ARE OVER
TWO YEARS OLD IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
A14.153: Approving a rate reduction for the Aetna Temporary Disability Income Plan to be effective
March 1, 1997.
A15.149: RESOLUTION NO. 97R-14: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM ESTABLISHING A “NO PARKING” AREA ON BOTH SIDES OF BALSAM AVENUE
WEST OF EAST STREET.
Phil Iati, President, Balsam Owner’s Association. At the January 8, 1997 monthly meeting of the Balsam
Owner’s Association, he took a vote regarding the no-parking proposal which resulted in the following:
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Of 13 property owners, 10 voted in favor, one was opposed, and two abstained. He has seen major
improvements in this area due to a coordinated effort between Code Enforcement, the Police
Department, Community Services, the owners and even a private security company. With the history of
gangs and drug activity in the Balsam area, this proposal is important in saving that area. He would like
to see no parking for two primary reasons. It is common knowledge that the area was Anaheim’s “drive-
in drug store.” That situation has almost disappeared and he does not want to see it slide back. Working
with Code Enforcement, a strategy has been laid out that will not hurt any of the owners as far as parking
is concerned. He is very much in favor and the majority of the owners are as well. Another reason,
because there are a lot of kids in the area, it will eliminate the danger of them darting out into the street
between parked cars.
Mayor Daly. He thanked Mr. Iati for speaking in favor of the proposed ban on on-street parking and for
conveying the view of the business owners.
Council Member Tait. This was done in the Leatrice-Wakefield area and it has reduced the crime rate by
70%. He commended the City for taking this same approach in the Balsam area. He believes that it
works and is looking forward to seeing positive results in this area as well.
A16.153: Approving the 1997 renewal rates Kaiser “Q” plan for part-time classifications.
Council Member Tait declared a conflict on this item and will, therefore, be abstaining from any
discussion or voting.
A17.123: RESOLUTION NO. 97R-15: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AND FOREST
CITY DEVELOPMENT CALIFORNIA INC., TO ENTER INTO EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS TO
MARKET SPORTSTOWN ANAHEIM FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT.
Council Member Tait declared a conflict on this item and will, therefore, be abstaining from any
discussion or voting.
Angela Keefe, President and Business Manager - Hotel and Restaurant Employees Union representing
approximately 5,000 workers in the Anaheim area who work at the most important tourism centers. She
brought a few of those workers with her tonight (there were approximately 50 in the audience) from
Disneyland Park, Disneyland Hotel, Disney Pacific Hotel, Anaheim Stadium, the Convention Center, the
Pond (Arena) and the Hilton. They are not present to oppose the item tonight, but over the years their
members have established the very best working conditions in the tourism industry in Orange County.
That means more money for workers to spend in the community and more working families that have full
family health care coverage paid for by private employers.
Local 681 has a proactive proposal to avoid contentious labor disputes on the subject site that could
prove costly to the City, developers and potential tenants. They believe their proposal would not only
protect the City’s interest but also have the positive side effect of promoting good jobs in the community.
They have provided the Mayor and Council Members with a draft agreement to avoid work stoppages.
Local 681 will aggressively seek to organize any employees in their industry that open in Sportstown
adjacent to the union Anaheim Stadium which employs over 600 union members. In concluding her
extensive comments to the Council, she stated Local 681 wants tourism to have a positive impact on the
community which if they work together they can reach that goal.
Mayor Daly. He will suggest that they ask the City Manager and City Attorney to evaluate the proposal
that has been made and report back to Ms. Keefe as part of the regular reporting that will be occurring
over the next few weeks and months on the Sportstown project. They will look forward to the details of
the analysis at that time.
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Ms. Keefe asked if her organization had forwarded the proposal to the City Manager and City Attorney;
both answered no.
Ms. Keefe stated the proposal will be provided and they will also provide names and numbers of the
people involved.
Jeff Kirsch, 2661 W. Palais, Anaheim. His concern relative to the proposal is the financial aspect. He
was present at the workshop today when the Sportstown presentation was made but there was no
mention of the financial aspects even though there was frequent mention of a public/private partnership.
As far as he knows, the City still has a $9 million bond debt on the Stadium. He would like to know how
they are going to cover that as well as other commitments. He is also concerned about the “fast track”
schedule and feels there should be a little less rush and more due diligence and investigation on the part
of the Council before a vote.
A18.114: Approving minutes of the Anaheim City Council meeting held January 28, 1997.
Roll Call Vote on Resolution Nos. 97R-12 through 97R-14, both inclusive, for adoption:
AYES:MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCracken, Tait, Zemel, Lopez, Daly
NOES:MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 97R-12 through 97R-14, both inclusive, duly passed and adopted.
Roll Call Vote on Resolution No. 97R-15 for adoption:
AYES:MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCracken, Zemel, Lopez, Daly
NOES:MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED:MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tait
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 97R-15 duly passed and adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. MOTIONS CARRIED. (Council Member Tait abstained on Items A16
and A17)
ITEMS B1 - B2 FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 22, 1997:
INFORMATION ONLY - APPEAL PERIOD ENDS FEBRUARY 13, 1997 :
RECLASSIFICATION NO. 96-97-04 WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT CONDITIONAL
B1.179:
USE PERMIT NO. 3899 AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION:
OWNER: VICTOR MOTUS, 11125 Hibbing Street, Cerritos, CA 90703
LOCATION: 1801 West Katella Avenue. Property is approximately 0.82 acre located on the
north side of Katella Avenue, approximately 320 feet west of the centerline of Humor Drive.
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City-initiated request for reclassification of the subject property from CG (Commercial, General)
Zone to the CL (Commercial, Limited) Zone. A separate petitioner requests approval to permit a
massage facility with waiver of minimum number of parking spaces.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Reclassification No. 96-97-04 GRANTED, UNCONDITIONALLY, (PC97-5) (7 yes votes).
Waiver of code requirement WITHDRAWN.
CUP NO. 3899 WITHDRAWN by the applicant.
Approved Negative Declaration.
WAIVER OF CODE REQUIREMENT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3900 AND
B2.179:
NEGATIVE DECLARATION:
OWNER: GRIMMWAY DEVELOPMENT, LTD., 760 N. Euclid Street, #207, Anaheim, CA
92801
AGENT: JEFF MEGER, 760 N. Euclid Street, Suite 207, Anaheim, CA 92801
LOCATION: 760 North Euclid Street, Suites 211-213. Property is approximately 1.59 acres
located 125 feet on the east side of Euclid Street, approximately 380 feet south of the centerline
of Catalpa Drive.
To permit a 2,083 square-foot church in an existing commercial office building with waiver of
minimum number of parking spaces.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
CUP NO. 3900 GRANTED for two years (to expire on January 22, 1999) (PC97-6) (7 yes
votes).
Approved waiver of code requirement.
Approved Negative Declaration.
Mayor Daly. He has a procedural question noting that this is a two-year permit. It is not a very long time
and he asked if the entire burden will be on the applicant in two years to file a fresh application for a
CUP.
Joel Fick, Planning Director. It would be incumbent upon the applicant at that time to come in and
amend the conditions before the Planning Commission. It would require a Public Hearing at that point in
time.
ITEMS B3 - B6 FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3, 1997:
INFORMATION ONLY - APPEAL PERIOD ENDS FEBRUARY 13, 1997:
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 313 FINAL SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 97-09 -
B3.134:
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF A FINAL SITE PLAN:
REQUESTED BY: Good Hope International , Inc., 1530 South Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim, CA
92802
LOCATION: 1530 South Harbor Boulevard (Carousel Inn and Suites)
request for review and approval of a Final Site Plan, including floor plans, elevation plans, sign
plans, and landscape/hardscape plans, to renovate the facade of an existing hotel, including
construction of a new porte-cochere, an addition to an existing detached gift shop, and enhanced
landscape and hardscape treatments.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Final Site Plan Review No. 97-09 - Review and Approval of a Final Site Plan
EIR NO. 313 previously-certified.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 313 (PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED)
B4134:
FINAL SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 97-04 - REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF A FINAL SITE PLAN:
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CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 11,
REQUESTED BY: Makan Hospitality, Inc., 7810 Telegraph Road, Commerce, CA 90040.
LOCATION: 300 East Katella Way (Comfort Inn and Suites).
Request for review and approval of a Final Site Plan, including elevation plans and sign plans, to
install two wall-mounted signs.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Final Site Plan Review No. 97-04 - Review and Approval of a Final Site Plan.
EIR NO. 313 previously-certified.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 313 (PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED)
B5.134:
FINAL SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 97-05 - REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF A FINAL SITE PLAN:
REQUESTED BY: The Walter Companies, 9150 Wilshire Blvd., #245, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.
LOCATION: 1850 South Harbor Boulevard (Holiday Inn to be renamed “Radisson Hotel”.
Request for review and approval of a Final Site plan, including elevation plans, to install a neon
accent band along the roof line of three existing hotel structures and to install three wall-mounted
signs.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Final Site Plan Review No. 97-05 - Review and Approval of a Final Site Plan
EIR NO. 313 previously-certified.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 313 (PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED)
B6.134:
FINAL SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 97-02 - REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF A FINAL SITE PLAN:
REQUESTED BY: City initiated, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805.
LOCATION: 800 West Katella Avenue ( Anaheim Convention Center).
Request for review and approval of a Final Site Plan, including a site plan, floor plans, elevation
plans, and landscape plans, to expand the Anaheim Convention Center.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Final Site Plan Review No. 97-02 - Review and partial Approval of a Final Site Plan approval
related to the revised location of Convention Way.
EIR NO. 313 previously-certified.
City Clerk Sohl. She read an addition which staff wanted included relative to item B6 as follows:
Approval is related to the revised location, but not the width of Convention Way to provide for the
relocation of all utilities. The balance of the Final Site Plan will be reviewed by the Planning Commission
later this month.
Mayor Daly. He is assuming the Council will have at least one more review as a City Council of the final
architectural design plans for the project or, in other words, what other items will be brought back to the
Council on the Convention Center expansion in the coming weeks and months.
Gary Johnson, Public Works Director. Work in progress continues and construction drawings are just
beginning. The design team will bring this back to the Council at least one more time. A time certain
has not been scheduled, but it will probably be done in a workshop format.
Mayor Daly. The final architectural details are in the last stages and will be brought back to the Council
before anything else happens; Gary Johnson confirmed that was correct.
Mayor Daly. One item he did not believe had been resolved was the icon piece or tower -- whatever it
was going to be. That is an example of something in his mind that has not yet been finalized; Gary
Johnson. The rotunda area has not been finalized and will be brought back.
END OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS.
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CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 11,
ITEM B7 FROM THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MEETING OF JANUARY 30, 1997:
DECISION DATE: FEBRUARY 6, 1997
INFORMATION ONLY - APPEAL PERIOD ENDS: FEBRUARY 21, 1997
VARIANCE NO. 4300, CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT, CLASS 5:
B7.179:
OWNER: GOOD HOPE INTERNATIONAL INC., Attn: Paul E. Sanford, 1530 South Harbor
Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92802
AGENT: Audrey Lightipe, c/o Unique Development, 628 North Eckhoff Street, Orange, CA
92868
LOCATION: 1530 South Harbor Boulevard. Property is a rectangularly-shaped parcel consisting
of approximately 1.20 acres, with a frontage of approximately 85 feet on the east side of Harbor
Boulevard, and located approximately 1,220 feet north of the centerline of Freedman Way
(Carousel Inn and Suites).
Waiver of minimum structural setback and yard requirements to construct a 355 square-foot
addition to an existing gift shop in conjunction with, and accessory to, an existing hotel complex.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR:
Variance No. 4300 APPROVED (ZA Decision No. 97-2).
END OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS.
B8.179: ORDINANCE NO. 5589: Amending Title 18 to rezone property under Reclassification No.
96-97-02 located at 320 North Anaheim Boulevard from the CG zone to the CL zone.
(Introduced at the meeting of February 4, 1997, Item B2.)
Mayor Daly offered Ordinance No. 5589 for adoption. Refer to Ordinance Book.
ORDINANCE NO. 5589: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 18
TO REZONE PROPERTY UNDER RECLASSIFICATION NO. 96-97-02 LOCATED AT 320
NORTH ANAHEIM BOULEVARD FROM THE CG ZONE TO THE CL ZONE.
Roll Call Vote on Ordinance No. 5589 for adoption:
AYES:MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCracken, Tait, Zemel, Lopez, Daly
NOES:MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 5589 duly passed and adopted.
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CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 11,
PUBLIC HEARING - ABANDONMENT NO. 96-8A:
D1. 176: In accordance with application filed by
the City of Anaheim Department of Public Works, a Public Hearing was held on proposed abandonment
of that portion of excess right-of-way of Santa Ana Canyon Road located at Maude Lane reserving
therefrom an easement for an existing electric line pursuant to Resolution No. 97R-2 duly published and
notices thereof posted in accordance with law.
Report of the City Engineer dated December 27, 1996 was submitted recommending approval of said
abandonment.
Natalie Meeks, Civil Engineer. This should be the last time this issue is before the Council. There have
been Public Hearings before the Planning Commission and Council previously. A Sales Agreement was
approved in September subject to rezoning of the property. It went to the Planning Commission and was
approved by the City Council. This action will finalize the abandonment and sale of the property, i.e., the
excess right-of-way.
Mayor Daly asked if anyone wished to address the Council; there being no response, he closed the
Public Hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION:
On motion by Mayor Daly,
seconded by Council Member Zemel, the City Council finds that the proposed activity fall within the
definition of sections 3.01 Class 5 of the City of Anaheim guidelines to the requirements for an
Environmental Impact Report and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the requirements to file an
EIR. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Daly offered Resolution 97R-16 for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 97R-16: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM VACATING A PORTION OF SANTA ANA CANYON ROAD WESTERLY OF MAUDE
LANE (ABANDONMENT NO. 96-8A).
Roll Call Vote on Resolution No. 97R-16 for adoption:
AYES:MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCracken, Tait, Zemel, Lopez, Daly
NOES:MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 97R-16 duly passed and adopted.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS:
C1.
City Attorney Jack White Stated that there are no actions to report.
COUNCIL COMMENTS:
C2.
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CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 11,
Council Member Lopez. He and Council Member McCracken attended the unveiling of the new Angel’s
uniform today. Hats, shirts, etc., will be on sale at the first game; Mayor Daly. A press conference was
held today to announce the new uniform for the “Anaheim Angels”.
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Council Member Lopez. The City finally has a National Champion in boxing. Fifteen-year old Raul
Pacheco won the National Silver Gloves Boxing Championship in the 176-lb. class held in Kansas.
Raul’s opponent (from New York) had a 42-8 record and Raul knocked him out in one round. It took him
only two rounds to defeat the next fighter from Miami and he then won a unanimous decision from his
Texas opponent. Raul will be recognized at a Council Meeting in a few weeks. Eleven-year old,
Dominic Gonzales who won the Regional Championship in his class also went to the Nationals but was
not as successful as Raul; however it was a great accomplishment to get that far.
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Council Member McCracken. She is going to visit an eastern city this week to visit her family. That city
has successfully dealt with the abandoned shopping cart problem. She intends to do some interviewing
while there and to also bring pictures back to show how some of the stores and shopping centers have
solved the problem of shopping carts leaving the property. Perhaps Anaheim’s merchants can adopt
something similar and work beyond the legislative route to solve the shopping cart problem.
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Mayor Daly. He referred to the workshop held this afternoon on the conceptual partnership to develop
the Anaheim Stadium property known as Sportstown. It was a very interesting and informative
presentation. They heard from a very experienced development team who have accomplished big
projects in other communities. They look forward to hearing from staff in the next few weeks on how the
project is going as well as the jobs and revenue that will come about that they have been waiting for so
long in putting the parking lot to a more productive use.
ADJOURNMENT: By general Council consent, the City Council Meeting of February 11, 1997 was
adjourned (6:10 P.M.) The next scheduled meeting is February 25, 1997.
LEONORA N. SOHL
CITY CLERK
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