2006/07/25
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
OF JULY 25,2006
The July 25,2006 City Council meeting was called to order at 3:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers
of Anaheim City Hall, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard and adjourned to 3:30 P.M. for lack of a
quorum. Mayor Pringle opened the adjourned regular meeting at 3:45 P.M.
PRESENT: Mayor Curt Pringle, Council Members: Richard Chavez, Lorri Galloway, Bob
Hernandez and Harry Sidhu.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Dave Morgan, Deputy City Manager Joel Fick, City Attorney Jack
White, and City Clerk Sheryll Schroeder.
A copy of the agenda for the July 25th meeting was posted on July 21, 2006 at the City Hall exterior
bulletin board.
ADDITIONSlDELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: NONE
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: NONE
Mayor Pringle recessed to Closed Session at 3:45 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION:
1. 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 at, Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 05CC01902.
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 2695 East Katella Avenue, Anaheim, California
Agency negotiator: Dave Morgan, Greg Smith
Negotiating parties: City of Anaheim and Anaheim Arena Management, LLC
Under Negotiation: terms of agreement
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS (Annual performance reviews
followed by possible public session action conceming salary adjustments)
Titles: City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk
The Council session was reconvened by Mayor Pringle at 5: 12 P.M.
Flaa Salute:
Pastor Roger Stahlhut, Calvary Chapel Open Door
Council Member Galloway
Invocation:
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Presentations:
Recognizing David S. Tamura on his retirement from EastJWest Furniture - On
behalf of the Council, Mayor Pringle recognized David Tamura for his years of
success and commitment to the community of Anaheim.
Recognizing the Anaheim Christian Reformed Church on its 50th anniversary -
Pastor Nagle thanked the City Council for their recognition and invited the
community to the Christian Reformed Church's 50th anniversary celebration.
At 5:20 P.M., Mayor Pringle called to order the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency for a joint public
comment session.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO ANY OF THE AGENDAS: Item No. 37, a public hearing, to be
continued to August 22,2006 at the request of staff.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (ALL MAnERS EXCEPT PUBLIC HEARINGS):
William Fitzgerald voiced his comments in opposition of Anaheim leadership; Mayor Pringle
emphasized the public comment portion of the agenda provided an opportunity for any member of
the public to address the community regardless of whether those comments had any foundation of
truth.
Linda Glowacki, Traveler's World RV Park, requested Council assistance and guidance for the 160
to 180 tenants of the RV Park. She stated eviction notices had been sent to tenants wherein
disabled or special needs, low income tenants were expected to relocate within 90 days by the
new owner of the RV Park. She addressed the hardships involved in this relocation. Mayor
Pringle requested Deputy City Manager Joel Fick and appropriate City staff to research this matter
and respond back to the tenants on those issues; Mr. Fick stated the City Attorney and Community
Development staff would meet with the tenant's spokespersons.
Christy Torres, Traveler's World RV Park, stated the impact report related to development of the
Traveler's RV Park was incorrect and the 300 residents were being displaced due to zoning.
Bobby Lee Flores, resident, spoke of the problems associated with gangs in the community.
Linda Grable, Traveler's World RV Park, added the tenants had no options for relocating as many
did not have the funds to get their recreational vehicles operating and there were no replacement
sites for individuals with low incomes.
David Feinberg, representing his mother who lived in Satellite Mobile Home Park, reported she
was asked to leave as part of Gene Autry Way expansion, explaining she was disabled and
received a Section 8 voucher to assist with her rent payment. His mother had relocated to
Alhambra in January where her Section 8 voucher was accepted but was later evicted as the City
of Alhambra had declared the apartment complex to be unsafe. He requested Anaheim extend his
mother's Section 8 voucher by 45 days due to unique circumstances to allow her to relocate in the
Los Angeles area. Mayor Pringle asked the Housing Authority Manager, Bertha Chavoya, to meet
with Mr. Feinberg for resolution of this matter.
Ken Thomas, Traveler's RV Park, also requested Council's assistance in finding an acceptable
relocation site.
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Mayor Pringle emphasized the City had not been involved in the sale and purchase of the RV park
and that it was strictly a private property purchase with the new owner electing to use that site for
another purpose.
Todd Johnson, Traveler's RV Park, addressed the difficulties in relocating on social security or
disability incomes. He indicated the waiting list for Section 8 housing was too long and would
never meet the 90 day eviction notice timeline.
David DeRanzell, president of Urban West, representing the owner of Traveler's RV, stated he had
heard many of the concerns and issues raised by the park tenants and would extend the closing of
the park until December 31, 2006. The owner would also prepare agreements setting forth these
terms to the tenants and would offer free rent for the final 30 days of any tenant as long as the rent
had not defaulted during that time period.
Ruth Curb, engineering tech for County of Orange and resident of Anaheim for 49 years on Lemon
Street and Ball Road, objected to the redevelopment of 449 homes which included two ten-story
towers and two underground parking structures near her home. She opposed the project citing
health risks with increased pollution relating to the parking structures and objected to the towers
blocking the neighborhood's view of the Disneyland fireworks. Mayor Pringle responded that
particular development was not before Council at this time, pointing out any individual could speak
on this issue during the applicable public hearing either at the Planning Commission level or if a
zone change was required, at the Council level. City Attorney Jack White, advised notices of
public hearings were published and posted on the involved property and notices were mailed to
legal owners of record of properties 300 feet from the site boundaries. In addition, any individual
who desired direct notice of a public hearing could contact the City Clerk's office and be placed on
a distribution list.
Ken Decker, thanked Urban West for extending the eviction timeline and asked what the City's
intention was relating to affordable housing.
At 6:00 P.M., with no other public comments offered, Mayor Pringle recessed the Anaheim Council
meeting to consider the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency agenda. Council session was
reconvened at 6:03 P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Chavez removed Item No. 7 for further discussion and Council Member Sidhu
removed Item No's. 8 and 12. In addition, Council Member Hernandez pulled Item No's. 19 and 21
and Mayor Pringle requested an update on Item No. 15 and a presentation on Item No's. 24 and
25. Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the balance of the consent calendar Items 3 -
33, seconded by Council Member Galloway to waive reading in full of all ordinances and
resolutions and to approve the following in accordance with the reports, certifications a Roll call
vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Chavez, Galloway, Hernandez and Sidhu. Noes
- O. Motion carried.
3. Reject certain claims filed against the City.
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4. Receive and file the Public Utilities Board meeting minutes of April 6, 2006 and June 1,
B105 2006, Library Board minutes of June 12,2006, Golf Commission minutes of May 25,2006,
D117 Housing and Community Development Commission minutes of June 14, 2006, Park and
Recreation Commission minutes of May 24, 2006, and the Treasurer's Portfolio Report of
june 2006.
5. Receive and file the Annual Consolidated Detail and Allocation Report for the Supplemental
D160 Law Enforcement Services Fund.
6. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Brent Engineering, Inc., in the amount
4117 of $88,736.74, for the Oak Canyon Nature Center trail restoration project, and approve and
authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract
retentions.
9. Approve the Supplemental Escrow Instructions Agreement for the acquisition of real
4024 property located at 1665 West Katella Avenue, and authorize the payment of $20,000 to
Dennis L. Myers.
10. Approve the Acquisition Agreement for the purchase of real property located at 105 East
4119 Leatrice Lane and authorize the acquisition payment of $899,289 to John F. Lee and Susan
A. Hawken.
11. Approve the Subdivision Agreement of Tract Map 16833 located at 3117 W. Ball Road.
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13. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to accept the lowest responsive bids and award purchase
D180 orders for distribution transformers for the Public Utilities Department in the aggregate
amount of $1,427,961, in accordance with Bids 6765 and 6770.
14. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to competitively bid and immediately purchase various
D180 transformers, switches, and cable from the lowest responsive bidders, as required to meet
the needs of the Public Utilities Department.
16. Approve a Third Amendment to an agreement between the City of Anaheim and WLC
2891 Architects, requesting compensation in the amount of $25,830 for additional professional
design services related to the Maxwell Park expansion project.
17. Approve the Reimbursement Agreement regarding Amended and Restated Cooperation
2809 Agreement by and between the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency and the City of Anaheim;
and authorize the Executive Director to execute the agreement on behalf or the City and
Redevelopment Agency. (See Agency Item #01)
18. Approve a Parking License Agreement between Beazer Homes USA, Inc., and the City of
4122 Anaheim, authorizing Beazer Homes to place two trailers on a portion of the Sportstown
parking lot for a period of up to fourteen months.
20. Approve the Second Amendment to Telecommunications License Agreement with Anaheim
3338 Palms Telecom Center and Living Stream, Inc., and authorize the Public Utilities General
Manager to take such actions as necessary to negotiate, finalize, and execute the Second
Amendment and any future amendments to the agreement.
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22. Approve Agreement No. 12-UT -936 with the Department of Transportation for the removal
4124 and relocation of water facilities to accommodate the State's freeway grade separation
project on State Route 90 (Imperial Highway) at Orangethorpe Avenue and authorize the
Public Utilities General Manager or her designee to take such actions as are necessary to
implement the agreement.
23. Approve the Second Amendment to the contractual agreement between the City of
2781 Anaheim and Sloat Higgins Jensen & Associates, extending State Supplemental Advocacy
Services from August 1, 2006 to July 31, 2007.
26. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-173 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
P110 CITY OF ANAHEIM VACATING A PORTION OF AN EASEMENT FOR A STORM DRAIN
LOCATED AT 2150 SOUTH STATE COLLEGE BOULEVARD (ARCHSTONE GATEWAY)
PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAY CODE SECTIONS 8330 ET
SEa. - SUMMARY VACATION. (Abandonment No. ABA 2006-00130).
27. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-174 A 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.
10971 & 10972)
28. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-175 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
P110 CITY OF ANAHEIM VACATING ELECTRICAL AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS
LOCATED AT 374 COUNTRY HILL ROAD PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA STREETS AND
HIGHWAY CODE SECTIONS 8330 ET SEa. - SUMMARY VACATION. (Abandonment No.
ABA 2006-00131).
29. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-176 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
0154 CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING A LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL 47, AND THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM.
30. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-177 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
0154 CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING A LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, GENERAL UNIT, AND THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-178 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING A LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, CLERICAL UNIT, AND THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM.
31. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-179 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
E127 CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FlUNG WRITTEN
ARGUMENTS REGARDING CITY MEASURES TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORS
OF THE CITY AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON
NOVEMBER 7, 2006, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE
IMPARTIAL ANALYSES OF SUCH MEASURES.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-180 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL
ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY
AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON NOVEMBER
7, 2006.
32. ORDINANCE NO. 6028 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
AR161 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENTS
TO EXTEND BY ONE YEAR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
AND THE TIME LIMIT FOR THE RECEIPT OF PROPERTY TAX INCREMENT FOR THE
MERGED PROJECT AREA. (Introduced 7/11/06, Item # 39)
33. Approve the regular meeting minutes dated July 11, 2006.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
7. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Southland Construction, in the amount
4118 of $99,900, for the Ross Park fence extension project, and approve and authorize the
Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions.
Council Member Chavez thanked Seferino Garcia and the community for taking the time to express
a safety concern with the Ross Park fencing on the Manchester Street side of the park and also
thanked staff for the quick resolution of this concern. Council Member Chavez moved to award the
contract to Southland Construction for the Ross Park fence extension, seconded by Council
Member Galloway.
Mayor Pringle added there had been some discussion within the last few years on expanding Ross
Park and asked staff for an update. Community Services Director Terry Lowe responded the
Department had been working on the acquisition of the last of three parcels to enable the
completion of Ross Park. He noted the first two parcels had been negotiated and purchased and
the Home Oil property was still under negotiation to determine how the environmental cleanup
associated with that property would be handled. Mayor Pringle asked that the design of the park
take into consideration the needs of the community, remarking he would not be supportive of a
gym at that park due to its close proximity to four other gym facilities. Mr. Lowe indicated there
would be an extensive public input process which would be used in the design phase of the park.
Roll call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Chavez, Galloway, Hernandez and
Sidhu. Noes - O. Motion carried.
8. Adopt a seven-year Capital Improvement Program for the Measure M Funding Eligibility
0175 requirements.
Council Member Sidhu asked what improvements had been implemented as a result of the
adoption of Measure M and what benefits Anaheim would be receiving over the next seven years.
Gary Johnson, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, responded there were approximately $160
million worth of improvements in the seven year plan and in answer to Council Member Sidhu's
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question, he would provide Council with a comprehensive written report dating back to the
beginning of Measure M funds detailing the funding that had been secured for the City and listing
the projects implemented. Mayor Pringle commented that Measure M ended in 2011, asking why
there was a project in year 2012/2013; Mr. Johnson indicated Orange County Transportation
Agency (OCT A) had asked cities to extend two years past the termination date with the
understanding that the funding would end 2011, however, some projects could carry over for
completion beyond the termination date. Council Member Sidhu asked how projects were chosen
for Measure M funding; Mr. Johnson stated requirements in all the funding categories were
established by OCT A and the Department reviewed those requirements and looked for projects
that would be competitive, looked at the City's funding capabilities and made application on those
projects the Department thought would be successful in the competitive process. He added
Anaheim had been very successful since Measure M was in place completing street widening
projects, intersection improvements, and interchange improvements throughout the City. Council
Member Sidhu asked how Anaheim streets compared to other Orange County cities and Mr.
Johnson pointed out OCT A had completed an assessment of pavement management in the
County and only three cities rated higher than Anaheim, with two of those cities, Dana Point and
Aliso Viejo, being newer cities. He added the City of Anaheim was the major beneficiary of
transportation funding in Orange County.
Mayor Pringle commented OCT A had voted for final approval of the Renewed Measure M plan and
that the Orange County Board of Supervisors had approved on this date placing the measure on
the November 7th ballot. He emphasized under that renewed plan, cities which had received 14
percent of the entire Measure M funds on a per capita basis would now be receiving 18 percent
over the life of the measure.
Council Member Sidhu moved to approve the 7-Year Capital Improvement program, seconded by
Council Member Hernandez. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Chavez,
Galloway, Hernandez and Sidhu. Noes - O. Motion carried.
12. Approve an agreement with Public Financial Management for professional services in
4121 conjunction with the establishment of a Community Facilities District and overlay CFDs and
related Assessment District financings associated with the formation of the Platinum
Triangle CFDs and overlays, and subsequent financings that may occur related to the
Platinum Triangle.
Council Member Sidhu requested specifics on the rationale for selecting Public Financial
Management (PFM) for the Platinum Triangle financing project. Ed Zacherl, Assistant Finance
Director explained the City had been working with PFM since 1995 and had developed trust in the
company and the firm had been recognized as the best in the business for this type of service.
Council Member Sidhu pointed out it would be difficult for him to approve this agreement on that
basis and he wanted to ensure other firms had the same opportunity to show they could do the job.
City Manager Dave Morgan emphasized this service did not lend itself to a specific proposal in
staff's view and the firm had been selected based on its track record and proven experience.
Determining there was no necessity to vote on the Public Financial Management agreement today,
Mayor Pringle, with the consent of Council, continued the item to August 8, 2006 to allow staff to
provide past examples of PFM's work to Council Member Sidhu.
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15. Review the need for continuing the local emergency heretofore proclaimed by the Director
D175 of Emergency Services as ratified by City Council Resolution No. 2005-17, and the
subsequent orders issued pursuant thereto, concerning land movement and property
damage in the vicinity of 357,365 and 373 Ramsgate Drive in the City of Anaheim, and, by
motion, determine that the need for continuing the local emergency exists.
Mayor Pringle reported Item No. 15 would extend the emergency proclamation related to the
Ramsgate landslide which had occurred on private property. He added the City expended $2
million of FEMA funds to repair the City's utilities under Ramsgate Street and to create an access
road for adjacent areas an~ asked for a brief update by staff. Mr. Gary Johnson responded that in
addition to the improvements noted by Mayor Pringle, the Henning Way project established
emergency access until the roadway on Hidden Grove was reestablished. To date, he noted,
almost $2.3 million dollars were used to stabilize the area. Currently, Mr. Johnson reported, the
City was involved in debris removal of the damaged homes through a nuisance abatement
program which should be completed by the next month. Under that program, property owners
were noticed with a timeline for clean-up of their debris with options that the property owners would
pay for the removal or the City could choose to have the debris removed by contract and recover
the funds through FEMA. He added staff was meeting with the State Office of Emergency
Services on July 26th to get a feel as to whether debris removal would be considered reimbursable.
The City Attorney added the debris removal referred to rubble from damaged homes not to the
hillside dirt. Mayor Pringle asked what the status was relating to dirt from the landslide and Mr.
Johnson reported staff would continue to explore the hillside debris with FEMA but the outlook was
not good since Ramsgate was a private street and the primary focus had been the demolished
home debris. Mr. White added due to the fact there were multiple lawsuits currently filed by the
property owners most of which involved the City, part of the ultimate resolution of this problem
would be wrapped up in the resolution of the lawsuits which would take some time. He added if
the City imposed an obligation to remove hillside debris on the property owners at the same time
they were under litigation, the dirt would not be removed until the litigation was resolved. Mayor
Pringle requested, with the consent of Council, to have this matter agendized in closed session for
the next Council meeting for a full presentation of what the City's options were to mitigate the
impacts.
Mayor Pringle moved to approve Item No.15, seconded by Council Member Hernandez. Roll call
vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Chavez, Galloway, Hernandez and Sidhu. Noes
- o. Motion carried.
19. Authorize the Fire Chief to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with the State of
D129 California Department of Health Services to store CHEMPACKS within the Fire Department
and authorize the Fire Chief to sign for annual renewal(s) of said MOA.
Chief Roger Smith reported the Department was requesting authorization to enter into a new local
program which was a voluntary component of the Federal Strategic Stockpile program operated
through the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This program would provide local governments
with sustainable medical caches to respond to various medical emergencies and Anaheim would
be one of several fire departments to house the medical supplies.
Council Member Hernandez wanted to highlight this program as another area in which the City of
Anaheim took a leadership role and moved to approve Item No. 19, seconded by Council Member
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Galloway. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Chavez, Galloway,
Hernandez and Sidhu. Noes - o. Motion carried.
21. Adopt the Memorandum of Understanding pledging support of the State of California for the
4123 National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency and authorize the Public Utilities General
Manager to execute the National Action Plan and take such actions as are necessary to
implement the MOU.
Marcie Edwards, Utilities General Manager, remarked staff was requesting support for a national
action plan which was a new private/public initiative intended to create sustainable national
commitment to energy efficiency through gas and electric utilities. She indicated there were a
number of signatories on the plan including the Governor, Public Utilities Commission, California
Energy Commission, all three of the state's investor-owned utilities, all of the large municipalities
and a number of smaller cities. She remarked the intent behind the action plan was to create a
platform of recommendations, many of which included the designation of energy efficiency as a
high priority resource option, the adoption of targets for energy efficiency, and the pursuit of energy
efficiency resources under a long-term resource planning and procurement framework. Ms.
Edwards added there was no cost to support this plan for the City as many of the programs
developed were derived from analyzing the operations of Anaheim Utilities Department and
reflected programs, investments and directions the Department had made. She indicated staff
would like to be added to the signatories before the press roll-out event occurring on the 31st of
July.
Council Member Hernandez stated he had removed this item from the consent calendar to
emphasize Anaheim's leadership position in the field of energy and moved to approve Item No. 21,
seconded by Council Member Galloway. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council
Members: Chavez, Galloway, Hernandez and Sidhu. Noes - o. Motion carried.
24. Approve agreement establishing Orange Coast Magazine as the exclusive lifestyle
4125 magazine sponsor of the AnaheimlOC Walk of Stars, a sesquicentennial project designed
to honor those who have transformed Anaheim and Orange County and shaped its culture.
Mayor Pringle remarked that on this date the City kicked off the opening of the Anaheim 150th
House, the site housing the Sesquicentennial Commission organizing the year-long celebration of
the 150th anniversary of Anaheim. He added Item No's. 24 and 25 reflected two of the events
scheduled for the anniversary celebration.
John Nicoletti, External Affairs Office, reported Item 24 was an agreement with Orange Coast
Magazine, one of the premier lifestyle magazines in the County, proposed to be the exclusive
lifestyle magazine for the AnaheimlOC Walk of Stars. He noted the Walk of Fame would place
stars along Harbor Boulevard extending from the Disneyland Resort through the Anaheim Resort
towards the Convention Center. At that point there were many options for the Walk of Fame which
could proceed on Katella Avenue or along Disney Way toward the new GardenWalk project. In
exchange for Anaheim exclusivity, the magazine would provide approximately $250,000 in
advertising and publication editorial support. Mr. Nicoletti added the magazine had a substantial
and noteworthy subscription list, and would approach their contacts as potential sponsors of the
150 Walk of Fame stars.
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Council Member Sidhu asked what the circulation of the magazine was and how it was distributed.
Editor, Tina Borgatta, responded the Orange Coast magazine had a circulation of 52,500
subscription based recipients. In addition a number of magazines were distributed to hotels in
Orange County, professional offices, doctor's offices, lawyer's offices and spas as well as
newsstand sales. Mr. Morgan emphasized the City would receive promotional advertising at no
cost in return for having a sponsorship relationship with the magazine.
Council Member Sidhu moved to approve Item No. 24, seconded by Council Member Galloway.
Roll call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Chavez, Galloway, Hernandez and
Sidhu. Noes - O. Motion carried.
25. Approve the contract for Phoenix Decorating Company to design, build and promote
4126 Anaheim's 2007 Rose Parade float at a cost of $150,000.
John Nicoletti stated one of the major events celebrating the City's anniversary would be the Rose
Parade on January 1st, 2007. He indicated staff had met with four float design companies and
selected Phoenix Decorating Company to design the float for 2007 primarily as the firm handled
half of the Rose Parade floats and retained an in-house public relations staff to help promote all of
the entries the firm had in the parade. He emphasized this was a one time opportunity to show the
world everything Anaheim had to offer, adding the 11-member Sesquicentennial Commission had
approved the selection by a majority vote. Mr. Nicoletti showed a rendering of the float which
depicted oranges and grapes from Anaheim's agricultural past going forward into the future as a
resort destination with the monorail reflective of Disneyland and the future of Anaheim as a
transportation hub of Orange County. He stated there would be a performance stage on the float
and staff was working on getting a known performer for the stage.
Ruth Curb stepped to the podium stating she had been a volunteer involved in decorating Rose
Parade floats for many years and was supportive of the design and of participating in the Rose
Parade highlighting the City's history. Council Member Sidhu, supportive of the promotion,
suggested budgeting for the Rose Parade more than one year.
Mr. Lofthaus of Phoenix Decorating indicated the float was a steel structure, 55 feet in length, 18
feet wide and in excess of 24 feet in height and would make an impressive statement to kick off the
City's year long anniversary celebration with the Rose Parade on January 1 st. Mayor Pringle
added the community would have an opportunity to volunteer to decorate the float and Mr. Nicoletti
noted the public could volunteer on the City's website for the Fall Festival Parade this year as well
as to decorate the Rose Parade float or to help staff the 150th headquarters.
Council Member Galloway moved to approve the contract with Phoenix Decorating Company,
seconded by Council Member Hernandez. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council
Members: Chavez, Galloway, Hernandez and Sidhu. Noes - O. Motion carried.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
34. Nominate and appoint a voting delegate and alternate to the League of California Cities
D114 annual conference, September 6 - 9, 2006, to be held in San Diego.
With the consent of Council, Mayor Pringle selected Council Member Galloway as voting delegate
and Council Member Sidhu as the alternate.
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35. Appointmentlre-appointment of Public Utility Board member whose term expired June 30,
B105 2006 and appointments to Community Center Authority, Investment Advisory Board, terms
to expire June 30, 2010, one appointment to the Senior Citizen Commission, term to expire
June 30, 2007 and an appointment to the Cultural and Heritage Commission, term to expire
June 30, 2009.
PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD: (Charles Peltzer)
Council Member Chavez nominated David Johnson to the Public Utilities Board, term to expire
June 30, 2010 and with no other nominees offered; Mr. Johnson's appointment was confirmed.
COMMUNITY CENTER AUTHORITY: (Pat Carroll)
This appointment was continued to next meeting.
INVESTMENT ADVISORY: (Jack Schrader)
This appointment was continued to next meeting.
SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION: (Fill Vacancy of Carol Morrow term to expire June 30, 2007)
Council Member Chavez nominated Henry De La Mora and with no other nominees offered, Mr. De
La Mora's appointment was confirmed.
CULTURAL AND HERITAGE COMMISSION: (Fill vacancy of Maria Leano term to expire June 30,
2009)
Council Member Hernandez nominated Alone Larsen and with no other nominees offered, Ms.
Larsen's appointment was confirmed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
36. This is a public hearing to consider the abandonment of a portion of an easement for road
P110 and public utility purposes adjacent to 1818 South State College Boulevard (Platinum
Centre Condominiums. (Abandonment No. ABA2006-00132)
Natalie Meeks, Public Works Department, reported the City had acquired the right-of-way in 1992
for an additional right turn lane along State College. Based on the new Platinum Triangle
standards and a slight redesign of the Public Works Department standard detail for a right turn
lane, she stated there was excess right-of-way at this location and the property owner requested
the City abandon that excess portion to allow the owner to use it for proposed development on that
site.
Mayor Pringle opened the public hearing and receiving no testimony, closed the hearing.
Council Member Sidhu moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2006-181, seconded by Council
Member Chavez.
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-181 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM VACATING A PORTION OF AN EASEMENT FOR ROAD AND PUBLIC
UTILITY PURPOSES ADJACENT TO 1818 SOUTH STATE COLLEGE BOULEVARD
(PLATINUM CENTRE CONDOMINIUMS (Abandonment No. ABA2006-00132).
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July 25, 2006
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Roll call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Chavez, Galloway, Hernandez and
Sidhu. Noes - o. Motion carried.
37. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
P100 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2006-00442
AMENDMENT NO.7 TO THE ANAHEIM RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 92-2 CSPN NO.
2006-00036l
AGENT: City of Anaheim, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805
LOCATION: The Anaheim Resort encomDasses aDDroximatelv 1.078 acres within
the City of Anaheim and is aenerallv located adiacent to and southwest of the Santa
Ana Freewav (I-5l between the Disnevland Drive off ramD and ChaDman Avenue.
with a DOrtion located north of the l-5IHarbor Boulevard interchanae. The
Commercial Recreation General Plan land use designation includes all of the properties
within The Anaheim Resort. The Anaheim Resort Specific Plan area is located within The
Anaheim Resort and encompasses approximately 580 acres. The proposed Anaheim
Resort Residential Overlay involves two sites within the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan
area. Site A encompasses approximately 43.7 acres east of Anaheim Boulevard and
Haster Street in the vicinity of Katella Avenue. Site B encompasses approximately 15.6
acres south of Wilken Way and east of Harbor Boulevard.
General Plan Amendment No. 2006-00442 - City initiated request to amend the Land
Use Element of the General Plan to amend Table LU-4 and the description for the
Commercial Recreation land use designation to allow residential uses in conjunction with
full-service hotels within two targeted areas of the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan area.
Amendment No.7 to the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan (SPN No. 2006-00036) - City
initiated request to amend the Zoning and Development Standards (Chapter 18.116 of the
Anaheim Municipal Code) for the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2* to establish an
overlay (Anaheim Resort Residential Overlay) and standards for the development of
residential uses in conjunction with full-service hotels within two targeted areas of the
Anaheim Resort Specific Plan area.
* Advertised to include -in its entirety to provide consistency with Title 18 (Zoning Code),
and provide minor modifications and clarifications"
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION - Recommended City Council approval
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2006-00442 - Recommended adoption of Exhibit
"A", which are changes to the General Plan Land Use Element, to City Council
AMENDMENT NO.7 TO THE ANAHEIM RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 92-2 CSPN NO.
2006-oo036l - Recommended City Council approval, including modifications to the
recommended draft ordinance; Vote: 7-0
Mayor Pringle continued this item to August 22,2006 at the request of staff.
Report on Closed Session Actions:
Mayor Pringle reported that Council evaluated performances of certain positions and by unanimous
vote increased the salary of the City Attorney by 3.5 percent, the City Clerk by 3.5 percent and the
City Manager by 4 percent, reflecting a high performance year for those individuals.
Council Communications:
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July 25, 2006
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Council Member Hernandez reported on recent employee and retiree deaths: Melvin Walkin,
Community Services, Robert Eichert, Convention Center, Diana Squires, Public Utilities, Matthew
Ocia, Public Works Department, and active police officer Kathy Johnson, who passed away at the
age of 35.
Council Member Galloway reported on the progress of the Earthlink Mayor's Tech Scholar program
essay contest. She indicated the participants would be from Anaheim high schools and from each
school there would be four winners selected to receive laptops computers. Council Member
Galloway thanked the Mayor for the privilege of reading essays reflecting the topic, "If you were
Mayor, how would you advance freedom in the City of Anaheim" which had provided remarkable
responses. She also inquired when the Affordable Housing Workshop, discussed at the July 11111
meeting, had been scheduled. Mayor Pringle responded the workshop was now scheduled for
August 22,2006 at 2:00 P.M. and the Billboard Workshop which had been scheduled on that date
was moved to September 12, 2006.
Mayor Pringle commented on the essay contest, stating it was for college bound Anaheim
sophomores and juniors and that the City had received donations from a variety of companies as
well as Anaheim Utilities Department to purchase the laptops and EarthLink would also provide two
years of internet connectivity to those winners. He added that federal judge Andrew Guilford was
also a reader of the 110 essays submitted.
Council Member Sidhu reported that Disney President Matt Quimet had resigned and Ed Grier of
Toyko Disneyworld was appointed as the new President. He also announced Boeing was
consolidating their work force with 3,700 employees to be relocated pointing out the company was
working with City staff to redevelop its property in a manner to maximize the economic benefit for
the City as well as the company and he looked forward to hearing from staff on these economic
developments. He added that APW, Closure Systems, Inc. would be closing their store at the end
of November, affecting approximately 300 employees.
Council Member Sidhu also congratulated Public Utilities General Manager Marcie Edwards and
her entire staff on their excellent work managing the energy needs of the City during this extreme
heat and proposed City employees dress cooler and more casually during the heat wave to help
conserve energy.
Council Member Chavez thanked all employees for their hard work and positive attitude as work
continued to be done during the heat wave.
Mayor Pringle complimented John Nicoletti and his staff for work on the City's 150111 Anniversary
celebration events and for the improvements on the Anaheim website, pointing to the streaming
video of Council meetings now available for the public, and asking if items such as fire permits
could also be posted on the web for interested citizens. He announced that EarthLink's corporate
board of directors met in Anaheim to test out various sites related to the WiFi connection program
and had expressed their appreciation to Council for advancing technology within the municipality
market place. He had been told by the time EarthLink had begun negotiations with the city of
Philadelphia for a similar project. Anaheim had sent out a Request for Proposal, selected
EarthLink, and negotiated and signed the contract before Philadelphia had finalized their program.
He addressed Measure M and the City's Pavement Management Plan, emphasizing it had been a
priority of the City to insure roads were maintained and with the extension of Measure M, additional
funding would be made available to continue the work of this program.
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July 25, 2006
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Adjournment:
At 7:35 P.M., Mayor Pringle adjourned the July 25,2006 Council meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
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