10-08-24_Action with CommentsANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ACTION AGENDA
OCTOBER 8, 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
OCTOBER 8, 2024
4:00 P.M.
Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 4:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks. Council Member Leon joined the meeting at 4:01 p.m.
4:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: One (1) in-person speaker; no electronically submitted comments were received related to Closed Session.
Recess to closed session. 4:05 p.m.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of Subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9): One Potential Case
(A copy of the claim against the City is included in the agenda packet and available for review by
contacting the City Clerk’s Office and on-line electronically with the agenda at: www.anaheim.net/councilagendas.) 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9: One Potential Case Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 5:08 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and Meeks. 5:00 P.M.
INVOCATION: Reverend Lissa Smith, Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Carlos A. Leon
ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing October 6 – 12, 2024, as Fire Prevention Week Accepted by Fire Marshal Lindsey Young
Recognizing October 5 – 13, 2024, as California Water Professionals Appreciation
Week Accepted by Candice Espinoza, Associate Engineer, Anaheim Public Utilities
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ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: City Clerk Theresa Bass announced that Consent Calendar Item No. 17 was withdrawn from the agenda by staff.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): Thirty-seven (37) in-person speakers; City Clerk Theresa Bass reported twenty-one (21) public comments were received electronically prior to 4:30 p.m. (Total of twenty-three (23) public comments received via email). Public Comments Submitted – October 8, 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 Pro Tem Kurtz thanked the Police Department, Code Enforcement, Public Works, and City Park Rangers for the work they have done in the last couple of weeks to keep public spaces safe and clean. She shared that earlier in the day, staff provided information regarding new safety protocols for businesses, hotels, restaurants, and shops in the resort area. Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz stated that staff
always communicate with unhoused individuals to find out what services they need and are willing to accept. She noted that Deputy Director Sandy Lozeau informed Council that staff found housing for a veteran within two days of their contact with him and they also found housing for an unhoused mother with a five-month-old baby. Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz thanked staff for their efforts. She recognized Stone Age, a tile business located on State College Boulevard, for assisting a non-profit fix a sign for their site. Stone Age was established in 1997 by Hatem Hajali and he runs the shop with two of his three children.
She stated Stone Age is a community neighbor and recommended that everyone visit Stone Age for their home remodeling needs.
Council Member Faessel requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Dr. James “Jim” Kline. Jim lived in District 5 for almost 40 years, and he was an active neighbor and community leader. He was a Navy Corpsman, a Chiropractic Doctor, a father, and a husband to his long-time wife, Julie. Council Member Faessel shared that Julie has been an Anaheim Police Department volunteer for over 38 years and she and Jim were active block captains in their neighborhood. He stated that Jim will be missed and expressed condolences to his family. Council Member Faessel recognized Andres Alejandro Martinez, a new Eagle Scout in District 5. He shared that once someone is an Eagle Scout, they are always an Eagle Scout. He shared that his son Greg is also an Eagle Scout, and he stated it is great training. He stated
that Andres is a wonderful young man, and his dad is an electrician at the Anaheim Convention Center. Council Member Faessel joined Mayor Aitken and Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz at Ponderosa Elementary School for a school supply giveaway. It was a lot of fun and there were approximately 200 students in attendance. He thanked the nonprofits who supported the giveaway. Council Member Faessel attended Reborn Cabinets Manufacturing Day event. Reborn Cabinets has been in business in Anaheim for almost 35 years. The event is an opportunity for high school aged students throughout Anaheim to see
what a career in modern manufacturing looks like. It also provides students with alternate training opportunities if they will not be attending a four-year college. Next year will be the 10th Anniversary of the event and he will be there as a supporter. Council Member Faessel shared that he along with Council
Member Meeks and Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz attended the North Orange County Community College District Statewide Summit. There were several hundred continuing education leaders in attendance, and it was nice to speak to them regarding technical education.
Council Member Leon shared that his office hosted the Second Annual Active Older Adult Appreciation event. There were fun activities, heartwarming performances from the Anaheim Ballet, a photo booth, and Zumba classes to celebrate active older adults for their vitality, good spirits, and their incredible contributions to the community. He thanked community partners, including St. Justin Martyr Church, Anaheim Car Club, Home Depot, and City staff. He noted that his office organized a Resource Fair, in collaboration with Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva's Office, to bring together the diverse community for a day of support and connection. Essential services like food, health care, and valuable resources were provided to help families thrive. He thanked Anaheim residents who attended the event as well as
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community partners who provided resources to make the fair a reality. Council Member Leon congratulated Taqueria Los Gueros #2, the September Restaurant of the Month. The restaurant is known for its authentic tacos, vibrant atmosphere, and every meal is crafted with passion and tradition. The
Taqueria is located on Lincoln Avenue between Euclid Street and Brookhurst Street and is open every day of the week. Council Member Leon congratulated My-D Pins & Collectibles, the September Business of the Month. The owners, Josh and Jen, opened their shop at a different location in Anaheim, but relocated to their current location off Katella Avenue, a mile from Disneyland. He encouraged everyone to visit My-D Pins & Collectibles if they are searching for vintage pins, Funko Pop figures, the latest action figures, Marvel, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon, and more. He shared that the owners also host free pin trading events quarterly. My-D Pins & Collectibles has been recognized as the number one gift boutique in Anaheim by the Orange County Register and it is a staple in Anaheim's collector scene. Council Member Leon invited Anaheim residents to a Community Cafecito event that his Office is hosting in collaboration with Assemblymember Avelino Valencia’s Office on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 10 a.m. at 85 Degrees. He stated it is an opportunity for community members to request local or legislative updates, provide community ideas, connect with neighbors, or just have a friendly conversation. Council Member Leon invited everyone to his 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Anaheim Elementary Key Campus. He stated he is
excited to partner with Anaheim Car Club, Brown Descents Car Club, and Naranjeros Car Club. He stated that costumes are encouraged.
Council Member Rubalcava stated that she represents approximately 50,000 residents that live in District 3. She shared that Center Greens Park is the 67th park in the City, is the 16th park in District 3, and is located next to City Hall. She noted that District 3 is also home to Pearson Park, the first park in Anaheim
as well as La Palma Park, the second park in Anaheim. Council Member Rubalcava stated that families in District 3 are lucky to have a significant amount of green space. She thanked City staff, including Community Services Director Sjany Larson-Cash and her team for the park improvements because she has received positive feedback from residents in the area. Council Member Rubalcava shared that when she was elected, she was inspired by Tustin Council Member Letitia Clark to implement a Girls in Government Program in Anaheim. In working with City staff, she was able to bring the program to fruition. On Saturday, October 5th her office hosted approximately 80 young ladies and provided them with business etiquette training from Disney, as well as financial literacy from the Orange County Federal Credit Union. There were also two panels, one of which was a professional panel which exposed the young ladies to jobs within government. Community Services Director Sjany Larson-Cash, a representative from Anaheim Fire & Rescue, Police Sergeant Lucy Sandoval who was born and raised in
the City of Anaheim, and Human Resources Director Linda Andal were on that panel. It was a good opportunity for the young ladies to learn about things that are going on in the City for exposure to these jobs. She thanked Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz for being on the panel of elected officials along with
Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, and Tustin Council Member Letitia Clark. She thanked the sponsors who helped make the event possible including OCVIBE, AltaMed, Congressman Lou Correa, local Realtor Meghan Shigo, Cal State University, Fullerton, Anaheim Community Foundation, Southern
California Gas Company, and the Anaheim Police Association. Council Member Rubalcava thanked Ross Omari, a local business owner, for his contributions to Anaheim High School's volleyball team and for helping the basketball team get to different events. Mayor Aitken announced that her office in collaboration with Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz’s office will be hosting a pumpkin giveaway on October 23rd from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Ponderosa Community Center.
She invited her Council colleagues to the event to hand out pumpkins and to see the kids dressed in their cute costumes. Mayor Aitken announced the Fall Festival will be held on October 26th. She stated it is one of her favorite events and this year marks the 100th year of the parade. She reminded everyone to set up their chairs for the parade early on October 26.
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CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE: City Manager Vanderpool shared that for the past month, staff have stepped up efforts to restore public
spaces by providing help to homeless individuals encountered while ensuring parks and other spaces are welcoming to everyone. He noted that later in the meeting, Council will be considering updates to the Anaheim Municipal Code regarding citywide efforts with parks being a major focus. In early September, serious drug and other problems at La Palma Park were addressed through a series of interventions by Anaheim Police, security, Anaheim Fire & Rescue, Code Enforcement, Public Works and the City Manager’s Office. La Palma Park was cleared of major issues that prevented many in the community from enjoying all that La Palma Park has to offer. High-visibility cameras at Pearson, Chaparral, John Marshall, Sage, Stoddard, and Twila Reid parks were installed. The cameras provide a visual deterrent and include loud speakers to remotely warn people about being in the parks after hours or other activity. Staff have been doing nightly cleanups of parks and security is clearing the parks of anyone after closing time and bringing in police as needed. There has been a clear improvement in City parks with positive feedback from residents. Staff also continue to address the challenge of homelessness along railways. City Manager Vanderpool stated that no one should be living along railways because it is dangerous and inhumane. Railways are being cleared each week with a major cleanup between Brookhurst Street and
Euclid Avenue in late September. A camera has also been installed on Euclid Street to allow staff to remotely monitor and respond as needed and they are also looking at other rail locations for additional cameras because with parks, railways, and other spaces staff knows issues can return. City Manager
Vanderpool noted that the Anaheim Police Department’s Homeless Assistance Liaison Officers team has more than doubled, going from four to eight officers plus two sergeants. He shared that the City was recently awarded nearly $10 million in grants for its ACCESS Program, an innovative collaboration with the courts to provide real help as an alternative to sentencing and accountability when multiple offers of help are declined. ACCESS is receiving $8 million in a state grant and $550,000 in a federal grant. Funds will go toward expanding services available through ACCESS. He stated that as staff work to restore public spaces, they offer help from the first point of contact or all the way up to going before a judge. City Manager Vanderpool thanked Council for their leadership and support of this citywide initiative, and he stated that staff will continue efforts on behalf of the community. He shared that on Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Honda Center, the City will join with employers to hold a regional career expo and job fair. More than 150 employers are expected, including the Honda Center. Employers are
looking to fill immediate openings with job search help available to attendees. On Monday, October 14th, the City is proud to again mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a morning prayer and walk from Anaheim Coves to City Hall starting at 9:00 a.m. On Saturday, October 26th, marks a major milestone for Anaheim
with the 100th Halloween Parade through downtown. The parade starts at 7:00 p.m. and will run to about 9:00 p.m. Before that, everyone is invited to the Fall Festival along Center Street Promenade. This will be a special event with the City’s communications team live broadcasting the parade to Anaheim.net/TV for
everyone to watch.
5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL 7:11 p.m.
MOTION: SF/NR to waive reading of all ordinances and 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 Library Board meeting of August 12, 2024 and the Parks and Recreation Commission meetings of March 23, 2022, April 27, 2022, May 25, 2022, July 27, 2022, August 24, 2022, September 28, 2022, October 26, 2022, December 7, 2022, February 22,
2023, March 22, 2023, April 26, 2023, May 24, 2023, June 28, 2023, July 26, 2023, August 23, 2023, September 27, 2023, October 25, 2023, December 6, 2023, January 24, 2024, February 28, 2024, March 27, 2024, April 24, 2024, May 22, 2024, June 26, 2024, July 24, 2024, and
August 28, 2024.
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2. Approve recognitions recognizing community leaders for their efforts in the approval of the Little Arabia freeway signs; Oliver Cortez for his contributions to the Chicano Heritage Art Exhibit; and Sofia Romero for her contributions to the Rose Bush Vine neighborhood.
3. Accept the bid from Ortiz Custom Upholstery, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $67,000, for lobby furniture repair services for a one year period with four one-year optional renewals, and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute all necessary documents related to the agreement
in accordance with Bid #9819.
4. Accept the bid from Montgomery Hardware Company, in the amount of $215,730, for the removal and replacement of the Anaheim Convention Center Arena doors (Bid #9813).
5. Ratify an increase of $18,970 in the value of the current Master Agreement with Mesa Energy Systems, Inc., dba Emcor Services Mesa Energy, for repairs to the Hall E chiller unit at the Anaheim Convention Center, raising the not to exceed amount of $95,745 to $114,715, to cover the expenses associated with re-rigging the compressor due to a faulty gasket identified after the initial rigging.
6. Award a purchase order to Amtech Elevator Services, in the amount of $175,000, to replace 166 escalator steps at the Anaheim Convention Center; and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute documents, as necessary, related to the purchase order.
7. Award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder, R.J. Noble Company, in the amount of $1,266,407.95, for the Dale Avenue Rehabilitation Project from Ball Road to Orange Avenue; determine that the Project is Categorically Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; and
authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions.
8. Award the construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Aster Construction Services Inc., in the amount of $2,084,225, for the Rio Vista Park Improvements (Re-bid) Project; determine the project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Class 2, Section 15302 (Reconstruction), Class 3, Section 15303 (New Construction) and Class 11, Section 15311 (Accessory Structures) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and related
documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions.
9. Determine that the proposal submitted by Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., dba Burns & McDonnell (BMcD), is the most advantageous to the City and award a Design-Build Agreement to BMcD, in the amount of $27,707,073 plus a 10% contingency, to design and
construct the Southwest Substation Upgrade Project and waive any irregularities in any of the proposal documents; determine that the project and related construction activities associated therewith are exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301(b), 15302(c), 15303(d), 15303(e), and 15304 of Title 14 of the California Code of
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Regulations; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the agreement and related documents and to take the necessary, required, or advisable actions to implement and administer the agreement; authorize de minimis changes to the agreement that do not substantially change
the terms and conditions of the agreement, as determined by the City Attorney’s Office, and authorize the Risk Manager to approve changes to the insurance, indemnification, and liability provisions of the agreement as long as the changes are in the City’s best interest; increase Anaheim Public Utilities Department Fiscal Year 2024/25 Electric Capital Improvement Program budget by $27,707,073; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions in accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300.
10. Approve the 2024-01 Amendment to an agreement with Insurity LLC, successor in interest to Systema Software LLC, for continued services of claims management and billing services for a one year extension of the Master Software and Services Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $115,000; and authorize the Director of Human Resources to execute the amendment.
11. Approve Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Agreements with the Orange County Conservation Corps and Taller San Jose Hope Builders, dba Hope Builders, in amounts not to exceed $283,290 and $231,783, respectively; each with terms beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026; to assist local disadvantaged youth to prepare for joining the workforce; and
authorize the Director of the Housing & Community Development Department, or designee, to execute and administer the agreements.
12. Approve the Fifth Amendment to Agreement with Frome Developments Omega, LLC, increasing
the compensation amount by $137,040, for the lease of a storage facility for police property and evidence, extending the term of the agreement for a three year period beginning December 1, 2024, and ending on November 30, 2027; and authorize the Chief of Police, or designee, to execute the amendment.
13. Approve the Final Map and Subdivision Agreement of Tract No. 19286 with Landsea Homes of California, LLC, for a proposed residential condominium project comprised of 44 attached single-family townhomes with open space, private drives, and landscaped areas, located at 2952-2960 West Lincoln Avenue.
14. Approve Amendment No. 4 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-1714 with the Orange County Transportation Authority for the Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station Improvement Project, increasing the reimbursable funds to the City of Anaheim by $25,950 for a total amount not to exceed $408,950; and increase the Department of Public Works revenue and expenditure budget for FY 2024/25 in the amount of $25,950.
15. Approve Agreement for Public Transportation Services in the City of Anaheim with the Anaheim Transportation Network to document roles in response to the State Controller’s comments regarding its ability to ascertain whether the City is a transit operator that is required to submit Financial Transaction Reports as part of State Transit Assistance funding processes; and
authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement.
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16. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-103 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving the acquisition of the Crown Motel located at 1136 N. La Palma Park Way in the amount of $3,488,000, including associated relocation costs, sourced in whole or in
part from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds and the City’s Community Improvement Project Funds; approving an Agreement for Sale of Property and Joint Escrow Instructions by and between the City of Anaheim and Bhagu C. Patel and Damyanti B. Patel, husband and wife, substantially in the form submitted herewith for the purchase of the Crown Motel, in the amount of $3,288,000; authorize the Director of Community Services, or her designee, to execute and administer the agreement on behalf of the City of Anaheim; and, increase the FY 2024/2025 Community Services Department’s budget by $3,488,000.
17. ORDINANCE NO. (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Section 1.04.310 and adding Section 1.04.312 of Chapter 1.04 of Title 1 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to the procurement of certain equipment, materials, supplies and services for the Public Utilities Department to address emergency repairs, operations,
maintenance, and construction of electric and water utility infrastructure.
Determine that the ordinance relates to organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and therefore is not a
project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378(b).
Approve an Agreement with ProcureAbility, Inc., in an average annual not-to-exceed amount of
$1,503,704 plus 15% for as-needed extra services, for strategic sourcing and procurement services for a five year term with two two-year optional extensions; authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designees, to execute all related documents and to take the necessary or
advisable actions to implement, fund, and administer the agreement. Item No. 17 Withdrawn by staff.
18. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of March 26, 2024.
BUSINESS CALENDAR: 7:11 p.m.
19. ORDINANCE NO. 6589 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adding Chapter 11.11 (Obstruction of Public Rights-of-Way and Facilities), to Title 11 (Public Property) of the Anaheim Municipal Code prohibiting interference with the public’s right of access to public streets, sidewalks, rights-of-way and facilities [includes determination that adding Chapter 11.11 to the Anaheim Municipal Code is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and Section 15378 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations]. ORDINANCE NO. 6590 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM adding Chapter 11.13 (Prohibition on Repair and Sales of Bicycles and Bicycle Parts in Public Areas) to Title 11 (Public Property) of the Anaheim Municipal Code to prohibit bike sales and bike repairs on public property [includes determination that adding Chapter 11.13 to the
Anaheim Municipal Code is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and Section 15378 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations].
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ORDINANCE NO. 6591 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapter 6.30 (Smoking in Public Places) of Title 6 (Public Health and Safety) of the Anaheim Municipal Code to prohibit smoking in public parks and within specified
distances of schools, day care centers and transit stops [includes determination that amendments to Chapter 6.30 of the Anaheim Municipal Code are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and Section 15378 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations]. Item No. 19 Discussion. MOTION: NM/NK ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. Ordinances introduced.
20. ORDINANCE NO. 6592 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapter 17.24 (Underground Utilities) of the Anaheim Municipal Code to establish a timeline for removal of overhead facilities, declare a public nuisance, and authorize enforcement and penalties associated with the removal of overhead telecommunication facilities within Underground Utility Districts [includes determination that amendments to Chapter 17.24 of
the Anaheim Municipal Code are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(3), 15378, 15301, 15302, 15303, and 15304 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations]. Item No. 20 Discussion. MOTION: NM/NR ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. Ordinance introduced.
21. ORDINANCE NO. 6593 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adding Chapter 17.40 to Title 17 of the Anaheim Municipal Code establishing inclusionary housing requirements for new residential projects [includes determination that this ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) and is not considered a project as defined pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065]. Item No. 21 Discussion. MOTION: CL/SF to establish inclusionary housing requirements for new residential projects of 35 units or more and to restrict the funds deposited into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to create affordable housing units. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-2. (AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Leon, Rubalcava, and Faessel; NOES: Council Members Diaz and Meeks). Motion carried. Ordinance introduced.
22. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM requesting the State of California take emergency action to strengthen and stabilize California’s marketplace for property insurance. Item No. 22 Discussion. MOTION: NM/NK to continue to October 29, 2024. ROLL CALL
VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
23. Discuss and provide direction to staff on (1) whether to present for the Council’s consideration a local ordinance restricting the acceptance of gifts from certain restricted sources, and (2) the
general nature and scope of the restrictions of any ordinance so presented. Item No. 23 Discussion. MOTION: CL/NR to come back with an ordinance at a future meeting to reduce the current $590 gift limit from restricted sources to $50 for all Form 700 filers. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None
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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 Meeks requested a memorandum listing the affordable housing standards for the City, how those compare to current market rate units that are being built, and the cost to develop an affordable housing unit in the area. Council Member Rubalcava requested to agendize an assessment from Chief of Police Armendariz regarding street takeovers, including the City’s process, affiliation with the Orange County Task Force, the number of police officers focused on the initiative, and if social media is monitored. She requested an assessment regarding development linkage fees including what other cities that have linkage fees tied to development are doing. She requested recognizing Nathan Bowman and Brian Chwan from the Community Services Department for their efforts on behalf of Girls in Government Day.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:16 p.m. in memory of Dr. James “Jim” Kline.
Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2024.
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