09-24-24_Action with CommentsANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ACTION AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
ORDER OF BUSINESS: Public sessions of all regular meetings of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority/Public Financing Authority/Housing and Public Improvements Authority begin at 5:00 P.M. Public hearings begin at 5:30 P.M. unless otherwise noted. Closed sessions begin at 3:00 P.M. or such other time as noted. Closed sessions may be preceded by one or more public workshops. If a workshop is scheduled, the subject and time of the workshop will appear on the agenda. Not all of the above agencies may be meeting on any given date. The agenda will specify which agencies are meeting. All meetings are in the Anaheim City Hall, Council Chamber, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 or such other location as noted. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2), no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting.
REPORTS: All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office and www.anaheim.net/councilagendas. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) are available at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805 and by contacting the office by phone, 714-765-5166, or email to cityclerk@anaheim.net.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: There are two Public Comment periods with speakers having one opportunity to address the City Council, except for scheduled public hearing items. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time limit is announced. The City uses speaker cards that must be submitted to the City Clerk in order to address the City Council. Prior to the business portion of the agenda, the City Council and all other related agencies meeting on such date will convene in joint session for the first Public Comment period where speakers will be permitted to speak on specific agenda item(s). This first Public Comment period is limited to 90 minutes or until all agenda item speakers have been heard, whichever is later. Any remaining time shall be provided to non-agenda item speakers until the 90 minute time limitation is exhausted. The second Public Comment period will be opened by the Mayor if any non-agenda item speakers were not called during the first Public Comment period. For public hearings, the Mayor or Chairperson will separately call for testimony at the time of each public hearing. Testimony during public hearings is subject to the following time limits: Project applicant or issue initiator: twenty minutes for initial presentation and ten minutes for rebuttal; Residents within the noticed area of the subject property: ten minutes; All other members of the public: three minutes. Public hearings regarding legislative matters: five minutes. The Mayor or Chairperson may limit the length of comments during public hearings due to the number of persons wishing to speak or if comments become repetitious or irrelevant. Speakers shall refrain from profane language and other disruptive remarks or behavior which disrupts or disturbs the meeting, or risk being removed (AMC 1.12.017). Additionally, members of the public may correspond with the City Council and all other related agencies, on any agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of such governing bodies, by submitting comments electronically for City Council consideration by sending them to publiccomment@anaheim.net. To ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after that time, will be distributed to the City Council, posted on the City’s website, and will be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Current and archived public comments are available at www.anaheim.net/publiccomment. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 714-765-5166 or cityclerk@anaheim.net with any questions.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS: Items of business may be added to the agenda upon a motion adopted by a minimum 2/3 vote finding that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the City or Agency subsequent to the agenda being posted. Items may be deleted from the agenda upon request of staff or upon action of the Council or Agency.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar items will be acted on by one roll call vote unless a member(s) requests an item(s) be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION (TRANSLATION SERVICES: SEE LAST PAGE OF AGENDA FOR DESCRIPTION IN ENGLISH): La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al Ayuntamiento, declarando su petición en el podio. No tiene que usar los servicios de interpretación de la Ciudad; las personas pueden proveer su propio intérprete, si lo desean. Debido a que existen muchos dialectos y regionalismos, la Ciudad no puede garantizar que los intérpretes puedan traducir a un dialecto o regionalismo en particular y rehúsa cualquier responsabilidad que surja de tales servicios. Para servicios de interpretación en otros idiomas, comuníquese con la oficina de la Ciudad (City Clerk), cuando menos 48 horas antes de la junta programada.
Ashleigh E. Aitken Mayor Norma Campos Kurtz Mayor Pro Tem District 4
Jose Diaz Council Member District 1 Carlos A. Leon Council Member District 2 Natalie Rubalcava Council Member District 3 Stephen Faessel Council Member District 5 Natalie Meeks Council Member District 6
200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 Tel: (714) 765-5166 Fax (714) 765-4105 www.anaheim.net
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ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
2:30 P.M.
Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 2:34 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks.
2:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
Recess to closed session. 2:35 p.m.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code) Agency Designated Representative: Linda Andal, Human Resources Director Name of Employee Organizations: (1) American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (General Management, Professional/Technical, and Confidential Units); (2) Anaheim
Firefighters Association, Local 2899; (3) Anaheim Municipal Employees Association (General, Clerical, and Part-Time Units); (4) Anaheim Municipal Employees Association, Police Cadet Unit; (5) Anaheim Police Association; (6) Anaheim Police Management Association; (7) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 47; (8) IBEW, Local 47 Part-Time Service Employees; (9) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47 (Professional Management and Part-Time Management Units); (10) Service Employees’ International Union, United Service Workers West; (11) Teamsters, Local 952. Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 4:24 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Faessel, and Meeks. Council Members Leon and Rubalcava rejoined the meeting during the workshop.
4:00 P.M. - WORKSHOP 4:24 p.m.
WORKSHOP: Citywide Purchasing Overview and Future Initiatives Introduced by Director of Finance Debbie Moreno and presented by Purchasing Agent Kari Bouffard. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON WORKSHOP: None
5:00 P.M. 5:00 p.m.
INVOCATION: Reverend Jessica Strysko, Anaheim United Methodist Church
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Jose Diaz
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PRESENTATION: Recognizing the 55th Anniversary of AltaMed Health Services Accepted by Maya Camacho, Senior Policy Analyst, AltaMed Health Services
ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing September 15 – October 15, 2024, as Hispanic Heritage Month Accepted by Yvonne Gonzalez Duncan, LULAC California State Director, League of United Latin American Citizens
Recognizing October 6 – 12, 2024, as Public Power Week Accepted by Janet Lonneker, Assistant General Manager, Electric Services, Anaheim Public Utilities
Recognizing October 2024, as Domestic Violence Awareness Month Accepted by Tracy Theodore, Executive Director, OC Family Justice Center Foundation
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): Fourteen (14) in-person speakers; City Clerk Theresa Bass reported nine (9) public comments were received electronically prior to 12:30 p.m. (Total of eleven (11) public comments received via email). Public Comments Submitted – September 24, 2024 City Council Meeting
(limited to 90 minutes, or until all agenda item speakers have been heard; any time remaining shall be provided to non-agenda item speakers)
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Aitken requested that Council try to keep communications at three to five minutes. She stated that it is a blessing that Council is active, but she would like to get to the people's business as quickly as
possible. Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz shared that at the last Council meeting, she requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Bill O'Connell, and because she had just learned of his passing, she did not have the information on hand that she wanted to share. She stated that he worked at Stovall’s Inn in Arizona when he was 15 years old. Mr. O’Connell moved to Anaheim from Arizona when he was 20 years old because the Stovall family was opening their first Best Western Hotel in Anaheim. He began his career as a bus boy at the age of 15 and ended his career as a hotel owner and developer. Mr. O’Connell is known by everyone who worked with him as a true leader and visionary for the City of Anaheim. After each new attraction or landmark in the City was built, it was usually Mr. O’Connell spearheading the next investment Anaheim needed to become a destination for family vacations, meetings, and conventions. He truly made the resort area what it is and some say he was the first of the Disney Imagineers to hit the resort area. She stated that it is said that a life well lived can be defined by the lives you have touched, the lives that will miss you when you're gone, and the lives that will carry you into the future through
stories shared and memories made. Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz stated that Mr. O’Connell indeed had a very well lived life, and he will be missed. She shared that she as well as Council Member Faessel, City Manager Vanderpool, and a couple of staff members joined the Association of California Cities – Orange
County (ACC-OC) on their trip to Washington, D.C. Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz shared that Senator Padilla appropriated transportation funding for the 2028 Olympics. When they met with him and his staff, they emphasized that Anaheim will be a destination City for the Olympics, and that transportation funding should be secured for Anaheim since there will be visitors traveling to Anaheim and the Honda Center from Los Angeles. She shared that they also met with the U.S. Department of Commerce and their tourism staff. She stated that the U.S. Department of Commerce understands the economic impact of tourism in Anaheim, and the fact that it impacts the entire Southern California region, not just Anaheim.
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She noted that the Department of Commerce has a desire to work with the City of Anaheim and Visit Anaheim to bring international visitors to the resort. Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz shared that they also met with Marion Mollegen McFadden, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD). Ms. McFadden shared that she is aware of housing projects in Anaheim and noted that HUD is very proud of Anaheim’s outstanding results. Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz thanked Director of Housing and Community Development Grace Ruiz-Stepter and her team for their efforts. Ms. McFadden also sent medals to Anaheim Housing and Community Development staff and requested to use Anaheim as a role model because HUD knows that money sent to Anaheim is going to be well spent. Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz stated that meetings with Senator Alex Padilla, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development were particularly fruitful for Anaheim. Council Member Diaz highlighted and shared photographs of events in District 1. He noted the reopening of Grocery Outlet at the corner of Lincoln Avenue and Knott Avenue. He was excited that the new owners, Cindy and Joe, are bringing new energy to the store and noted that 5 percent of proceeds are being donated to Danbrook Elementary School. He highlighted the importance of community support for local businesses. He shared that Grocery Outlet is in the same shopping center as the former 99 Cent Store and he stated that he hopes a new business opens there soon because empty storefronts attract
crime. Council Member Diaz shared that last Sunday, Anaheim Public Utilities rescued a kitten from a power pole. He noted that October 6 to 12, is Public Power Week and he thanked Public Utilities for everything they do for the community.
Council Member Faessel reported that he attended the Washington, D.C. federal advocacy trip with Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz. They attended briefings with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, U.S. Department of Energy, Senator Alex Padilla, Congressman Lou Correa, and Congresswoman Young Kim. He shared that Congresswoman Young Kim represents the far eastern side of the City and noted that Congressman Lou Correa has secured many grants for the City of Anaheim across a lot of different departments. He thanked Congressman Lou Correa on behalf of the community. He shared that he also attended the meeting with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary commended the City of Anaheim for successful projects. Council Member Faessel shared that Stephen Stoewer, Property Development Manager, Economic Development, will be retiring after 24 years with the City of Anaheim. Stephen left
the County of Orange after 10 years and began his career with the former Anaheim Redevelopment Agency. He commented on Stephen’s three-piece suits, wished him well, and thanked him for his assistance and support across the City over the 24 years. He shared he will be joining Stephen in
January. Council Member Faessel shared that he attended the Anaheim Police Department’s Promotion and Swearing-in Ceremony. There were three promotions and one new lateral recruitment.
Council Member Leon thanked staff for their continued work on helping to address public safety concerns in District 2, including Chaparral Park, Stoddard Park, and the railroad tracks off Nutwood Street. He stated it has been a long process and staff will continue addressing issues moving forward. Council Member Leon shared that he has been working with the City Attorney's Office to bring forward a discussion on gifts and potential gift restrictions and now that the Ethics Officer is on board he looks forward to productive discussion. Council Member Leon highlighted and shared photographs of events in District 2 including the unveiling of the Little Arabia freeway signs in West Anaheim. He stated that the milestone is a testament to the incredible contributions of immigrants in shaping the City's culture, economy, and community. The decades of advocacy of so many individuals made it a reality and he requested recognition for them at a future meeting. Council Member Leon stated that along with the signs guiding people to Disneyland, Angel Stadium, and the Honda Center, hundreds of thousands of
people will be greeted with eight signs guiding all who travel through Orange County to West Anaheim's Little Arabia. He stated that from day one, he has made it a priority to work closely with the community to ensure that their voices are heard, and he is honored to see the hard work that has come to fruition. He
thanked City staff, including Economic Development, Public Works, Public Utilities, and the Public Information Office. Council Member Leon thanked Mayor Aitken and Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz for their work on the Ad Hoc Committee. He also thanked Senator Umberg, Supervisor Sarmiento, Council Member
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Rubalcava, City consultants, and Caltrans for attending the event. He shared that he looks forward to seeing the signs go up in the next few weeks and stated that this moment is about recognition, unity, and the celebration of diversity in Anaheim. He stated that he looks forward to continuing to work together
with residents, community leaders, and business owners to continue to move Little Arabia and West Anaheim forward together. Council Member Leon invited everyone to the Second Annual Active Older Adult appreciation event on Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Saint Justin Martyr Church located at 2050 West Ball Road. There will be breakfast burritos, performances from the Anaheim Ballet at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., low impact Zumba class at 10:30 a.m., raffle prizes, music, dancing, OC Animal Care pet adoptions and pet ID tags, arts and crafts, Home Depot planting activities, and the Anaheim Car Club will be there as well. He shared that the City of Anaheim is looking to empower college-bound high school juniors and seniors in Anaheim. The Tech Scholar Program provides laptops or tablets to Anaheim students for the next stage of their academic careers. He invited Anaheim juniors and seniors to apply to be a part of the Tech Scholar Program at https://anaheim.net/6454/Tech-Scholar. He shared that laptops or tablets will be awarded to students based on need, merit, and the desire to continue their education. The deadline to apply is on Monday, September 30, 2024. Council Member Leon shared that his office, in collaboration with Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva’s Office, will be hosting a Resource Fair on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Stoddard Park. There will be several
community partners there to provide resources and information. He invited everyone to the upcoming District 1 and District 2 community meeting on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Brookhurst Community Center. City staff will be providing information and updates.
Council Member Rubalcava stated that she represents 50,000 residents in District 3 and one of her priorities is economic development, and retaining and attracting businesses into the community. She
highlighted and shared photographs of events in District 3. She highlighted Sir Owlverick’s Coffee and shared that they roast and distribute coffee from District 2. She visited Sir Owlverick’s Coffee with Economic Development, Business Development Manager Shant Boodanian and they were able to speak with the business owners about bigger business locations and product distribution. She noted that City Manager Vanderpool has committed to serving Sir Owlverick’s Coffee at the City Hall and she encouraged storefront businesses to also carry their products and support local businesses in the community. She highlighted Franklin Elementary School in District 3 for their Welcome Back to School Dance. Her office donated tickets to many of the families and administrators that were in attendance. Council Member Rubalcava shared that she attended the La Palma Park groundbreaking event and noted that the Anaheim Police Department has been working diligently to clean up the park with the help of City staff, Public Works, Public Utilities, and Community Services. She stated that Director of
Community Services, Sjany Larson-Cash had a vision and applied for a grant with Caltrans to update the park. City staff are working to ensure that residents have a safe space to not only bring their kids, but also to gather and walk around the park. Council Member Rubalcava stated that there will be an
additional FRAN stop at Little People's Park and she thanked the Anaheim Transportation Network. She noted that six months ago a local business, Asylum Brewing, opened in the area. Parking is a quality-of-life issue in the City of Anaheim and for Asylum Brewing, there is very little parking. With the additional
FRAN stop, people can now visit the brewery, the new playground, and the two murals that represent the Chicano culture located at Little People's Park. Council Member Rubalcava congratulated the Anaheim Fire and Rescue team, who recently completed the Spartan Race at Anaheim Angel Stadium, and she stated it was great for Anaheim to be represented at the event. Council Member Rubalcava shared that two years ago she worked with City of Tustin Council Member Letitia Clark to bring Girls in Government to the City of Anaheim. She stated she was happy to report that with the support of Director of Community Services, Sjany Larson-Cash, they were able to move forward with the program. She reported that the City will be hosting young ladies who are in Junior High and High School on October 5, 2024. It will be a day of professional development, and they will be hearing from professional staff that work in the City of Anaheim and local elected officials, including Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva. Council Member Rubalcava thanked Disney for providing white glove training to the young ladies and all
the sponsors including California State University, Fullerton, Anaheim Police Association, Gas Company, Anaheim Ducks, and Congressmen Lou Correa. She noted that the special day is at capacity.
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Mayor Aitken thanked Council Member Leon for his presentation regarding the Little Arabia freeway signs and his kind words. She also thanked Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz for being on the Ad Hoc Committee with her and Council Member Leon. She stated that it was a wonderful day and is something the
community can be proud of.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE:
City Manager Vanderpool invited everyone to the City’s Annual Health Fair event at the Anaheim Convention Center on Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event is free for the community and some of the services that will be offered are dental, vision, and women’s care. The health fair is open to everyone, particularly those who may not have access to regular healthcare. This year’s event also includes a citizenship fair with application help, legal services, advice and other guidance. Parking is free and pre-registration is encouraged for faster care. To register visit Anaheim.net/HealthFair. He invited everyone to the unveiling of the Center Greens Park behind City Hall. The dedication ceremony starts at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, clearing the way for the community to enjoy the great new downtown park. On Saturday, October 5th Anaheim Public Utilities is hosting a Community Resource Fair. The event is from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Imperial Elementary School. The event is free with ways to save on utility bills, document shredding, organics recycling tips as well as electric vehicle test drives. For more, visit
Anaheim.net/resourcefair. City Manager Vanderpool introduced the City’s new Ethics Officer and Assistant City Attorney, Artin
Berjikly. Mr. Berjikly introduced himself to City Council and the community. He shared that he has been
with the City for almost a month, and is already proud to have joined this great family. Before Anaheim, he was a Senior Commission Counsel for the Fair Political Practices Commission in Sacramento. Earlier in his career, he was legal counsel and Senior Investigator for the City of Los Angeles Ethics Commission. He began his career as an Election and Legal Compliance Specialist with the Chief Elections Officer for the County of San Mateo, in Northern California. Election transparency and attention to detail was his main responsibility. He stated he is a proud graduate of UCLA with his law degree from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Compliance and regulatory law are his focus, and he brings the experience and practical knowledge necessary to be successful in this role. For the past several weeks, he has been getting settled and meeting the City of Anaheim team, an exceptional group of talented and experienced individuals. Mr. Berjikly stated that he looks forward to building on the good
governance reforms that Council has put in place, as well as any additional reforms that may be considered. His role will be to provide legal counsel and guidance on best ethical practices and to advise on any potential conflicts of interest, lobbying, registration and activity. He stated that
the list is not exhaustive, and he will look for ways to suggest improvements that make practical sense for the City. Mr. Berjikly stated that Anaheim has come a long way, and he applauded Council on the reforms taken in the areas of transparency and disclosure because they are
among some of the most advanced in California. From his experience with the great efforts the City has made to be more transparent, the pressing priority will be continued oversight, guidance, and review of its ethics procedures. If the city were in a different place, as it was several years ago, he stated his role could be different, and should that policing role again be necessary, he stands fully ready to address it. He stated his role presently will be as advisor, as the City implements possible additional reforms, and as it looks at additional measures to continue to place ethics at the forefront. Mr. Berjikly will also monitor evolving state legislation and recommend changes to existing state laws, which may help further strengthen local ethics laws in Anaheim. He will also draw upon his experience to ensure organizational best practices in the City and will implement more education and training for City leaders, employees, and stakeholders to ensure that they are always cognizant of ethics laws. Anaheim plays a vital role
in not only the history of California, but as a leading destination for tourism, business, and quality of life. With that in mind, the City will not ignore violations of ethics, conflict of interest, and
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lobbying. Mr. Berjikly shared that in a special message to Congress on the problems of ethics and government, former President John F. Kennedy stated that “no responsibility of government is more fundamental than the responsibility of maintaining the highest standards of ethical
behavior by those who conduct the public business.” Mr. Berjikly stated that those words still resonate and that is why it is important to have a person such as himself dedicated to the mission of compliance and education because laws that exist but are not understood might as well not exist. Mr. Berjikly stated that he looks forward to working with Council, as well as the City's administrative leadership. To be effective the reforms Council has enacted thus far need to be embraced and owned by the organization. He stated that the support and policy direction of Council is welcomed. He shared that 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Political Reform Act, which guides many of the actions by City officials. He stated that he is honored to be in his new role. Mayor Aitken welcomed Mr. Berjikly to the Anaheim team. She stated that everyone looks forward to getting to know him better, working with him, and relying on your expertise in this area. City Attorney Fabella informed Council that a discussion could be agendized if detailed information is
requested from Mr. Berjikly.
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Item pulled for discussion: Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz: Item No. 18
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 and prior to final action by Council on Item No. 20, City Clerk Theresa Bass announced the appointment of Edward (Ted) White to the position of Deputy City Manager at a salary of $311,719 and all benefits as provided in the employment agreement, effective September 27, 2024.
MOTION: SF/NR to waive reading of all resolutions and adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Receive and file minutes of the Community Service Board meetings of October 8, 2020, January
14, 2021, February 11, 2021, March 11, 2021, April 8, 2021, April 15, 2021, May 13, 2021, July 8, 2021, September 9, 2021, October 14, 2021, January 13, 2022, January 20, 2022, February 10, 2022, June 2, 2022, July 14, 2022, October 13, 2022, November 10, 2022, January 19, 2023, January 26, 2023, March 9, 2023, April 13, 2023, May 11, 2023, July 13, 2023, September 14, 2023, October 12, 2023, January 11, 2024, January 18, 2024, February 8, 2024, March 14, 2024, April 11, 2024, May 9, 2024, July 11, 2024, and the Public Utilities Board meeting of July 24, 2024.
2. Approve recognitions recognizing Yesenia Rojas for her appointment as a local migrant deputy for the State of Guanajuato, Mexico and Goodwill Industries of Orange County’s Centennial Anniversary.
3. Receive and file the list of Professional Service Agreements executed by the City Manager in August 2024 and the list of Visit Anaheim Subcontractor Agreements approved by the Executive Director of Convention, Sports, and Entertainment in August 2024.
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4. Receive and file the Fair Political Practices Commission 2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice advising that the City’s Conflict of Interest Code is currently under review.
5. Approve the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER), in substantial form, authorize de minimis changes to the CAPER as approved by the Director of Housing and Community Development, and direct staff to submit the CAPER to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
6. Accept the bid from Spectrum Gas Products, Inc., in the amount of $38,812 plus applicable tax and a 25% contingency, for the purchase of oxygen for the Anaheim Fire and Rescue Department for a one year period with four one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal options in accordance with Bid #9818.
7. Rescind the acceptance of the bid to Iron Bow Technologies, LLC made at the City Council meeting of July 16, 2024 (Bid #9806); accept the bid from the overall lowest responsive bidder ConvergeOne, Inc. in the amount of $2,089,865.72, plus applicable tax, for the purchase of Cisco network equipment and maintenance for the Public Utilities Department; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the purchase order in accordance with Bid #9806.
8. Ratify a four-month extension and $25,000 increase to the existing master agreement with Hasa, Inc., to provide chemical and maintenance services for the Pearson Park pool and water feature
during the bidding and award process; accept the bid from Hasa, Inc., in the amount of $98,591 plus applicable tax, to provide chemical and maintenance services for the Pearson Park pool and water feature for a one year period with up to four one-year optional renewals; and authorize the
Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal options in accordance with Bid #9812.
9. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, G2 Construction, Inc., in the amount of $509,908 with a 10% contingency for the Catch Basin Screen Installation Project - Phase 4;
determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301(b) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and any other related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; and direct the Director of Finance to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions.
10. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Optima Energy, Inc., in the amount of $1,023,075.94 for the Anaheim Convention Center North Lighting Control Modifications and Related Work Project (Re-Bid); waive minor irregularities, variances and discrepancies
associated with the bid documents as well as the number of bids received; authorize and direct the Director of Public Works to execute the Contract and any other related documents and to take such actions as are necessary to implement and administer the Contract; and authorize and
direct the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions.
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11. Approve the Concessions Agreement with OC Sports & Entertainment, LLC (OCSE), with an annual commission paid to the City that is the greater of (i) seventy-five percent of operating profits or ii) a $750,000 guaranteed minimum annual payment, with OCSE being responsible for
any and all operating losses for the exclusive booking and event operations at the City National Grove of Anaheim for a three year term with up to two one-year renewals upon mutual consent; approve the Parking License Agreement with OCSE for the parking operations at the Grove for a term of three years with up to two one-year optional renewals with an annual parking license fee paid to the City, in the amount of $265,000 for the first year, increased annually thereafter by the Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area (CPI); and authorize the Executive Director of the Convention, Sports & Entertainment Department to execute related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreements and execute any optional renewals.
12. Approve the Subordinate Contract Number MA 106-498152 with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, an authorized reseller for OpenGov, for unlimited subscriptions, implementation, and
support services for Online Bidding and Contract Management Software for a one year term, in an amount not to exceed $380,668.49 for the first year, with two one year optional renewals in an amount not to exceed $295,319.17 for the second year and in an amount not to exceed
$310,085.33 for the third year, and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute any and all renewals.
13. Approve Standard Inter-Agency Instructional Services Agreement with Rancho Santiago
Community College District on behalf of the Santa Ana College Criminal Justice Academies, for registering students to receive college credit for attending certified training for the period of September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2029; and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the
agreement.
14. Approve an agreement with the Magnolia School District for lease of a portion of the School District’s Real Property at Schweitzer Park, in exchange for maintenance and utilities services, for an initial ten year term with three five-year optional renewals; and authorize the Director of Community Services, or designee, to execute the agreement and related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement.
15. Accept and approve the Assistance Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, to implement and evaluate a deployment of
Connected Vehicles technologies and applications to improve safety for the period of September 15, 2024 through March 14, 2026; authorize the Director of Public Works or designee, to execute the agreement and to take the necessary actions implement and administer the agreement,
including any extensions; authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the agreement, as determined by the City Attorney’s Office; and increase the Department of Public Works revenue and expenditure budget for FY 2024/25, in the amount
of $2,000,000.
16. Approve the First Amendment to Agreement with Overland, Pacific & Cutler, LLC, increasing the agreement by $10,000, for an agreement amount not to exceed $79,316.79, for Right-of-Way
Acquisition Services Citywide for the Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Gap Closure Project; and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute the amendment and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement.
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17. Approve the Service Agreement with MaintStar, Inc. to provide Public Works a computerized maintenance management system in a total contract not to exceed $2,007,200 with a 10% contingency for unforeseen changes to project scope or additional services for a total not to
exceed amount of $2,207,920, for a five year term with an optional five-year renewal; and authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement, subject to the City Attorney’s Office making non-substantive changes.
18. Approve the Second Amended and Restated Community Workforce Agreement (CWA) with the Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council and the signatory Craft Councils and Local Unions (collectively the “Trades Council”) for a ten year term; determine that certain construction and rehabilitation projects to be performed under the Community Workforce Agreement shall be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act, Sections 15301, 15302, 15303, and/or 15304 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; authorize the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute the agreement, periodically update CWA attachments, and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the CWA; and
authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the CWA, as determined by the City Attorney’s Office. Item No. 18 Discussion. MOTION: AA/NK ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
19. Approve an agreement with Doble Engineering Company, at an average not-to-exceed cost of $60,588 per year for the initial term and an average not to exceed cost of $71,412 per optional renewal year, with a 15% contingency for as-needed extra services, to lease power factor test set
equipment and perform dissolved-gas-analysis laboratory testing services together with a subscription for associated data management software for an initial term of five years with five one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designees, to
execute the agreement and supporting documents, including any letter agreements as referenced in the agreement, and to take the necessary actions to implement, fund, and administer the agreement.
20. Approve the employment agreement with Edward (Ted) White to the position of Deputy City Manager, effective September 27, 2024, approve the associated employment agreement, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Item No. 20 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 and prior to final action by Council on Item No. 20, City Clerk Theresa Bass announced the appointment of Edward (Ted) White to the position of Deputy City Manager at a salary of $311,719 and all benefits
as provided in the employment agreement, effective September 27, 2024. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
21. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-101 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving a Letter of Understanding between the Anaheim Police Association and the City of Anaheim to extend the June 28, 2019 through July 3, 2025 Memorandum of
Understanding, and amending Resolution No. 2020-023 [extending through June 30, 2026 and approving the proposed rates of compensation and revised terms and conditions for classifications].
Increase the Police Department’s Fiscal Year 2024/25 General Fund budget in the amount of $4,362,770.
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22. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-102 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ratifying the submission of grant applications and the acceptance of grants on behalf of the City of Anaheim for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant, Child
Passenger Safety Program Grant, and Motorcyclist Safety Education and Training Program Grant, and authorizing the Chief of Police, or his designee, to execute all required grant documents and amending the budget accordingly [grant funds for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant - $478,000; Child Passenger Safety Program Grant - $74,250; and Motorcyclist Safety Education and Training Program Grant - $45,000].
23. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of March 19, 2024.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-agenda items): None (opened only if any remaining non-agenda speakers were not called to speak during the first Public Comment period) COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING: Council Member Diaz thanked Council for approving Item No. 14 regarding the agreement with the
Magnolia School District for lease of a portion of the School District’s Real Property at Schweitzer Park. Council Member Rubalcava requested recognitions for Oliver Cortez and Mazatl Tecpatl Tepehyolotzin
to commemorate their work on various murals in the City. She also requested recognition for community leader Sofia Romero for assisting unhoused individuals find housing in the Rose Street, Bush Street, and Vine Street area. Council Member Leon requested recognizing community leaders for their efforts in the approval of the Little Arabia freeway signs. He also requested to agendize a discussion regarding gift restrictions. Mayor Aitken requested information on the proper protocol for interacting with the new Ethics Officer should issues arise. She requested to review City conflict of interest policies to make sure Council policies are up to date, and exploring a Council policy on citywide events and how to differentiate between a City event and Council event and how those events are to be paid for.
ADJOURNMENT: 6:47 p.m.
Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2024.
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