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2010/10/12ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF OCTOBER 12, 2070 The regular City Council session of October 12, 2010 was called to order at 3:00 P.M. and adjourned to 4:30 P.M. for lack of a quorum. The October 12, 2010 regular adjourned Council meeting was subsequently called to order at 4:30 P.M. in the Chambers of Anaheim City Hall located at 200 South Anaheim Boulevard. A copy of the agenda was posted on October 8, 2010 on the kiosk outside City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Curt Pringle and Council Members: Lorri Galloway, Bob Hernandez, Lucille Kring and Harry Sidhu. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Tom Wood, City Attorney Cristina Talley, and City Clerk Linda Andal ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION: None CLOSED SESSION: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code) Name of Case: Priceline.com, Inc., et al v. City of Anaheim, et al, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30- 2009 - 00244120 and related cases. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION (Subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code) One matter: Patrick Mahoney - 191 S. Cobblestone Lane Invocation: Pastor Roger Stahlhut, Calvary Chapel Open Door Flag Salute: Council Member Lucille Kring Presentations: Recognizing Mr. Cabinet Care on being named the 2010 Best of Orange County for Kitchen and Bath Remodeling Mr. Cabinet Care, an Anaheim business since 1987, was recognized by Council for receiving the distinction of "Best of Orange County in Kitchen and Bath Remodeling for 2010" by the Orange County Register. Mayor Pringle congratulated the Jaridly family for their continued success during these challenging economic times. Recognizing long term City of Anaheim employees Walter Jerz, Human Resources, announced there were 64 Anaheim employees reaching 25, 30 and 34 -years of service with the City and introduced 22 of those in attendance. Mayor Pringle pointed out Mr. Jerz was celebrating a 34 -year milestone as well. Acceptance of Other Recognitions (To be presented at a later date): Proclaiming October 24, 2010, as World Polio Day Council Meeting Minutes of October 12, 2010 Page 2 of 10 John Karczynski, President, Anaheim Rotary Club, thanked Council for supporting World Polio Day, remarking it was the culmination of a process the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation began with a substantial grant to the Rotary Club and a fund - raising challenge to match $200 million. These funds were dedicated to bringing awareness and eradicating endemic polio from the last four remaining countries facing this disease. Recognizing recipients of the Orange County Hispanic Education Endowment Fund Apple of Gold Awards At 5:21 P.M., the Public Financing Authority was called to order (in joint session with the City Council). ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items except public hearings): Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez provided her annual update on federal legislation impacting Orange County and the Anaheim community. She stated she had supported and was successful in getting funding for major transportation projects such as ARTIC and Anaheim's Rapid Connection Fixed Guideway system, remarking those projects would bring 57,000 new jobs and $2.2 billion to be spent in this area. Neighborhood housing funds were approved to keep Anaheim neighborhoods looking good even as foreclosures occurred and a grant for the Family Justice Center had been obtained as well. Sitting on the Homeland Security Committee, Congresswoman Sanchez stated UASI grants had also been earmarked towards Anaheim's efforts in homeland security. She pointed out 16 bills to help small businesses stay afloat in California had also been passed, offering tax credits, extensions and depreciation on capital equipment as well as providing for small loans through a micro - lending program. As the recession impacts lessened, these programs would help create more jobs and more business for the state. She also discussed a new program for the unemployed who were unable to find a job and needed help paying mortgage payments, stating it was in the works and interested persons could call her office for specifics. She pointed out more money was available for education, especially to community and state colleges and a new GI bill had passed which would offer up to four years paid tuition at an institution such as UC Irvine or the equivalent dollars toward a private university, adding that if the veteran did not use this benefit, the spouse or children could. Mayor Pringle thanked Congresswoman Sanchez for her help in getting funding for ARTIC and the Gene Autry Bridge, projects that were now moving ahead and critical to the City. Bill Badger, resident, explained he had previously sent a letter to the City explaining his concerns and objections over current golf operations related to fees. Having been involved in the Anaheim Hills men's club since its inception, he provided historical information on the operation and the men's club monetary support of the Anaheim Hills pro shop of almost $1 million to date. Another golf member speaking in support of Mr. Badger's concerns stressed that golf revenues were down because rates were too high and golfers looked for other less expensive venues. Another resident supported Mr. Badger stating that the resident rates versus non - resident rates were unfair to Anaheim citizens. Chris Emami, speaking to Item No. 17, explained this "Transparency in Government" ordinance was an idea that was promulgated by the City of Tustin due to issues arising from the City of Council Meeting Minutes of October 12, 2010 Page 3 of 10 Bell headlines. He reported that he would be meeting with and urging other cities to adopt the Transparency in Government ordinance and urged Council's approval of the ordinance. A speaker wearing a face mask was informed he was welcome to speak during public comment, however was asked to remove his mask before speaking; he refused. James Robert Reade, resident, mourned the death of a friend. Alma Ramirez, resident, criticized Congresswoman Sanchez's achievements. Sandra Perez, resident, thanked Council for their support of affordable housing in the City, offering her personal story to gain housing as a single mother. Cecil Jordan Corcoran, Outreach Homeless Ministries expressed concern over gang activity on certain areas of Lincoln Boulevard. At 5:21 P.M., Council session was recessed to consider the Public Financing Authority Special Meeting and reconvened again at 5:56 P.M. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Pringle removed Item No. 17 for further discussion. Council Member Kring moved to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions and to adopt the balance of consent calendar in accordance with the reports, certifications and recommendations furnished each council member and as listed on the balance of the consent calendar, seconded by Council Member Sidhu. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5: Mayor Pringle and Council Members: Galloway, Hernandez, Kring and Sidhu. Noes — 0. Motion Carried 3. Receive and file minutes of the Cultural & Heritage Commission meetings of July 15, B105 2010 and August 19, 2010; Community Services Board meetings of August 12, 2010 and September 9, 2010; Library Board meeting of August 9, 2010; Public Utilities Board meeting of August 25, 2010 and Golf Commission meeting of August 26, 2010. 4. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Pointer Enterprises, Inc., in the AGR -6485 amount of $380,000, for the Twila Reid Park Restroom and Multipurpose Room project and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 5. Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute Contract Change Order AGR 5716.0.2 No. 1, and any related documents, in favor of Ortiz Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $17,724, for the East Street at SR -91 Freeway Interchange Improvement project. 6. Approve an Assignment and Assumption Agreement between the City, AECOM and Lim AGR -6486 and Nascimento Engineering Corporation for the Katella Avenue Smart Street project from Humor Drive to Jean Street. 7. Approve the Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property with Amalia C. Rosas and Ofelia Gonzalez, in the acquisition payment amount of $470,000 and relocation payment of AGR -6487 $2,600, for property located at 1616 South Brookhurst Street for the Brookhurst Street Widening project from Ball Road to Katella Avenue (R/W ACQ2009- 00352). Council Meeting Minutes of October 12, 2010 Page 4 of 10 8. Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve the Second Amendment to Agreement with RCS AGR- 4700.2 Investigations & Consulting, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 per year, for background investigation services. 9. Determine, on the basis of the evidence submitted by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. that the property owner has complied in good faith with the terms and AGR -1516 conditions of Development Agreement No. 96 -01 for the 2009 -2010 review period for the Disneyland Resort project. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -163 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF P124 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain real properties or interests therein (City Deed Nos. 11369, 11370, 11370, 11371,11372, 11374, 11379). 11. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -164 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF P124 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain real properties or interests therein (City Deed No. 11380). 12. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -165 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting the Master Plan of Storm Drainage for Carbon Creek D175 Channel Tributary Area September 2010. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -166 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting the Master Plan of Storm Drainage for Fullerton Creek Channel Tributary Area September 2010. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -167 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting the Master Plan of Storm Drainage for Moody Creek Channel Tributary Area September 2010. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -168 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving a Letter of Understanding between the Anaheim D154.3 Police Association and the City of Anaheim. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -169 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ratifying the submission of a grant application by the City of R100 Anaheim's Chief of Police's designee on behalf of the City of Anaheim, to the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, for the fiscal year 2010 enhanced collaborative model to combat human trafficking grant program, and authorizing Chief to execute all required grant documents and authorizing the acceptance of such grant on behalf of the City, and amending the budget for fiscal year 2010 -11 accordingly. 15. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -170 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Fire Chief or his designee to submit a grant R100 application on behalf of the City of Anaheim to the Orange County Health Care Agency, and if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of such grant on behalf of the City and amending the budget for fiscal year 2010 -2011 accordingly. Authorize the Finance Director to carry forward into future fiscal years any unexpended appropriation related hereto. Council Meeting Minutes of October 12, 2010 Page 5 of 10 16. ORDINANCE NO. 6184 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF M142 ANAHEIM amending various subsections of Section 14.32.450 of Chapter 14.32 of Title 14 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to permit parking (Introduced at Council meeting of September 28, 2010, Item No. 26). 18. Approve minutes of the Council meeting of September 28, 2010. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 17. ORDINANCE NO. 6185 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adding a new Section 1.12.120 of Chapter 1.12 of Title 1 of the Anaheim M142 Municipal Code requiring the disclosure of certain information on the City's website to further transparency in city government. R100 RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -171 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM identifying those documents, records and information which shall be available on the City's Transparency in City Government webpage. Mayor Pringle remarked that in light of the situation that had occurred in the city of Bell, the City of Tustin adopted an ordinance relating to transparency in government and urged other Orange County cities to do the same. This ordinance and resolution before Council, similar to Tustin's, would direct staff to place on Anaheim's website a "transparency in government" button, wherein all information relating to how the City spends its money would be found in one place. Once the button was pressed, the following information would be found: City Council and City board's information, ethics training certifications, statements of economic interest, Form 803's, campaign statements, elected and appointed officials expense reports, all labor contracts, council member's salaries, stipends and benefits, a list of all full -time employees, positions, and salaries and the City's line item budget. Mayor Pringle then moved to approve RESOLUTION No. 2010 -171 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM identifying those documents, records and information which shall be available on the City's Transparency in City Government webpage and to introduce ORDINANCE 6185 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adding a new Section 1. 12.120 of Chapter 1.12 of Title 1 of the Anaheim Municipal Code requiring the disclosure of certain information on the City's website to further transparency in city government, seconded by Council Member Hernandez. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5: Mayor Pringle and Council Members: Galloway, Hernandez, Kring and Sidhu. Noes — 0. Motion Carried. 19. RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -172 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM (i) approving the issuance of not to exceed $35,000,000 aggregate principal amount of water revenue bonds of the Anaheim Public Financing 6137.1 Authority; (ii) approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of an Installment Purchase Agreement, a Continuing Disclosure Statement, a Purchase Contract and other related documents; (iii) approving the delivery of an Official Statement; and (iv) approving certain actions in connection therewith (related to Public Financing Authority Item No. 02). Council Member Hernandez moved to approve RESOLUTION N0. 2010 -172 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM (i) approving the issuance of not to exceed $35,000,000 aggregate principal amount of water revenue bonds of the Anaheim Public Financing Authority; (ii) approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of an Installment Purchase Council Meeting Minutes of October 12, 2010 Page 6 of 10 Agreement, a Continuing Disclosure Statement, a Purchase Contract and other related documents; (iii) approving the delivery of an Official Statement; and (iv) approving certain actions in connection therewith, seconded by Council Member Sidhu. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5: Mayor Pringle and Council Members: Galloway, Hernandez, Kring and Sidhu. Noes — 0. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 20. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2010 -00002 (DEV2010- 00064) OWNER /APPLICANT: Dan Miller, Irvine Company, 550 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 AGR -6523 LOCATION: The Mountain Park project site consists of approximately 3,000 acres located generally in Gypsum Canyon in the City of Anaheim. The site is located immediately south of the Riverside (SR -91) Freeway, and the Eastern Transportation Corridor (SR -241) bisects the site into eastern and western segments. The applicant requests a Development Agreement by and between the City of Anaheim and The Irvine Land Company LLC and The Irvine Company LLC to provide for the development of the Mountain Park Specific Plan; a planned community consisting of 2,500 residential units, public park and school site, and various public and private infrastructure improvements. Environmental Determination: Previously- Certified Environmental Impact Report No. 331. ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Motion recommending City Council approval of Development Agreement No. 2010- 00002 (Dev2010- 00064) VOTE: 6 -0 (Chairman Faessel and Commissioners Ament, Karaki, Persaud, Ramirez and Seymour voted yes. Commissioner Agarwal was absent) (Planning Commission meeting of August 30, 2010) MOTION: K/H Find and determine that previously- approved Environmental Impact Report No. 331 is adequate to serve as the required environmental documentation for this request. ORDINANCE NO. 6186 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM (i) approving Development Agreement No. 2010 -00002 by and between the City of Anaheim and The Irvine Land Company LLC and The Irvine Company LLC (ii) making certain findings related thereto, and (iii) authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City. C.J. Amstrup, Planning Services Manager, reported this item was a request by the Irvine Company to enter into a development agreement for the Mountain Park project. This agreement, he pointed out, did not include any changes to the approved Mountain Park Specific Plan. The Mountain Park community would create 2,500 residences, a park, school, fire station and other public facilities on approximately 8,000 acres located south of the Riverside Freeway and adjacent to the 241 toll road. When the Mountain Park Specific Plan was originally approved in 1994, Mr. Amstrup reported it contained nearly 8,000 residences. At that time the City entered into a development agreement with the Irvine Company. The original project was never pursued at the request of the Irvine Company and Council canceled the agreement in 2004. He noted the Specific Plan was updated in 2005 and the scale of the project was reduced from 8,000 units to 2,500 homes and at that time, the Irvine Company did not request a development agreement as development of the community was expected to Council Meeting Minutes of October 12, 2010 Page 7of10 begin shortly after the approval. Due to ongoing difficult market conditions, construction of the project was then delayed. Mr. Amstrup indicated the development agreement would provide the Irvine Company with the vested right to develop the property in accordance with the specific plan for a period of 20 years and included the following public benefits: early dedication and cooperation on construction of water reservoir, contribution of $500 per resident for improvement of youth sports facilities, agreement to explore the use of renewable energy for 25 percent of the dwelling units that would be constructed within the project and the early payment of fair share construction costs spent by the City for improvements to Weir Canyon Road and La Palma Avenue. He added the Planning Commission had approved this agreement on August 30, 2010, and staff recommended Council approval of this project. Mayor Pringle opened the public, requesting the applicant to speak first. Dan Miller, Irvine Company, stated that what was before Council this evening was exactly the agreement approved in 2005. The public benefits, the amount of units, and the specific infrastructure requirements all remained the same and this action would provide Council with a chance to memorialize those requirements in an agreement. When marketing conditions improved, he added, the project would be developed. Alma Ramirez, resident, asked the developer to consider housing for military veterans and their families. With no other speakers, Mayor Pringle closed the public hearing. Council Member Kring moved to find and determine that the previously- approved Environ- mental Impact Report No. 331 was adequate to serve as the required environmental documentation for this request and to introduce ORDINANCE NO. 6186 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM (i) approving Development Agreement No. 2010 -00002 by and between the City of Anaheim and The Irvine Land Company LLC and The Irvine Company LLC (ii) making certain findings related thereto, and (iii) authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City, seconded by Council Member Hernandez. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5: Mayor Pringle and Council Members: Galloway, Hernandez, Kring and Sidhu. Noes — 0. Motion Carried. 21. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2005 -00007 (DAG2005- 00007) (DEV2010- 00030) AGR- 3639.1 OWNER: MacQuarie Platinum Katella, Inc., 10100 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1800 APPLICANT: Dale Pinney, First Western Development Services, 8129 Lake Balinger Way, Suite 104, Edmonds, WA 98026 LOCATION: 1331 East Katella Avenue The applicant requests an amendment to Development Agreement No. 2005 - 00007, extending the construction commencement date for the project by four additional years. Environmental Determination: CEQA Previously- Certified Environmental Impact Report No. 330 and a Previously- Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration. ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Motion recommending City Council approval of Amendment No. 1 to Development Agreement No. 2005 -00007 (Dev2010- 00064) with revision to the Council Meeting Minutes of October 12, 2010 Page 8 of 10 term of the Development Agreement from four to five years (Resolution No. 2010 -076) VOTE: 6 -0 (Chairman Faessel and Commissioners Ament, Karaki, Persaud, Ramirez and Seymour voted yes. Commissioner Agarwal was absent) (Planning Commission meeting of August 30, 2010) MOTION: S/H Find and determine that the previously- approved Mitigated Negative Declaration is adequate to serve as the required environmental documentation for this request. ORDINANCE NO. 6187 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM (i) approving Amendment No. 1 to Development Agreement No. 2005 -00007 by and between the City of Anaheim and Macquarie Platinum Katella Inc. (ii) making certain findings related thereto, and (iii) authorizing the Mayor to execute said amendment for and on behalf of the City. C.J. Amstrup, Planning Services Manager, reported in 2005, Council approved a development agreement in conjunction with a 336 -unit condominium project located on Katella Avenue in the Platinum Triangle. Although construction began shortly after approval, completion of the project was stalled due to financial difficulties experienced by the original builder. In February 2010, the Macquarie group acquired this project and was now completing construction of the 92 units included in the project's first phase. The development agreement had been approved for an initial five year term which expired this month and the applicant was requesting a five year extension of the agreement. Mr. Amstrup pointed out, approval of this request would extend the term of the agreement to October 12, 2015 and that the developer indicated the requested extension was due to the downturn in the economy and believed the extension would provide enough time to complete and sell Phase 1 and develop the remaining phases. He indicated the Planning Commission reviewed this request on August 30 and recommended Council approval. The Commission also recommended a new milestone be added to the agreement requiring the completion of Phase 1 by December 31, 2011 with the applicant assuring staff the deadline could easily be met as completion of Phase 1 was anticipated for early 2011. Mr. Amstrup ended his presentation remarking staff recommended approval of this request as the proposal allowed the extension of the development agreement and allowed the project to be developed consistent with the City's vision for the Platinum Triangle. Extensions of the agreement would also be consistent with extensions granted to other Platinum Triangle projects, including A -Town Stadium, A -Town Metro and the BRE project. Mayor Pringle opened the public hearing for comment, asking the applicant to speak first. Dale Pinney, First Western Development, remarked the project was taken over by Macquarie Bank, the original lender, who stepped in to finish the first phase of the project. This extension, he explained, would allow time to complete the other three phases as market conditions improved. Mayor Pringle asked if the developer's market studies showed strength in the market now to build for -sale condominium units with Mr. Pinney responding that Macquarie believed it could enter the market as one of the few for sale properties in the area which should be a benefit. Alma Ramirez urged for the hiring of a professional resident manager to insure property values remained constant. With no other comments offered, Mayor Pringle closed the hearing. Council Meeting Minutes of October 12, 2010 Page 9 of 10 Council Member Sidhu moved to find and determine that the previously- approved Mitigated Negative Declaration was adequate to serve as the required environmental documentation for this request and to introduce ORDINANCE NO. 6187 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM (i) approving Amendment No. 1 to Development Agreement No. 2005- 00007 by and between the City of Anaheim and Macquarie Platinum Katella Inc. (ii) making certain findings related thereto, and (iii) authorizing the Mayor to execute said amendment for and on behalf of the City, seconded by Council Member Hernandez. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5: Mayor Pringle and Council Members: Galloway, Hernandez, Kring and Sidhu. Noes — 0. Motion Carried Report on Closed Session Actions: None Council Communications: Council Member Hernandez reported the scheduled DASH forum had been postponed due to logistical problems at the meeting site and would be rescheduled at a future date. He announced the Orange County Health Care Agency, in partnership with the City, would host a free flu shot clinic on November 9 th at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. He also requested staff to explore possible funding sources for Art in Public Places within the Platinum Triangle, possibly using park in lieu fees and a public /private partnership for this purpose. Council Member Galloway reported she had attended the OCTA bike rally to celebrate ride share week and announced the inaugural International Film Festival beginning October 13 at the GardenWalk. She had also attended a rally in support of transportation with hundreds of work force attendees participating and energized at the jobs being generated by ARTIC and the Fixed Guideway project. She also recognized Yazmin Velasquez, Anaheim Housing Authority employee. Council Member Kring congratulated residents of the Curtis -Boyle neighborhood for removing graffiti and trash from their neighborhood with the assistance from Anaheim Beautiful and Anaheim Rotary Club. She reminded residents that the Anaheim Police Honorary Association was hosting a casino night on October 22 benefitting the Cops for Kids organization to be held at the Astor Museum. She also reported on attending a celebration of disability history week at the Dayle McIntosh Center. Council Member Sidhu reported on the Muzeo fund - raiser gala last Saturday and the unique Russian art exhibit currently on display. He also participated in Mayor Pringle's Gift of History event in which more than 4,000 students attended and reported on the homeownership fair to take place on October 14 at the Center Street Promenade in which twenty exhibitors would be offering important home buying information. Mayor Pringle remarked the Gift of History event was one he particularly prized as over 4,000 3r graders received, through private donations, a book on the history of Anaheim as well as a backpack, school supplies and tickets to the Muzeo. He reported on several projects underway, the long- awaited Gene Autry Bridge project had opened bids today with construction expected to start in two weeks and employing 600 people; the dedication of 3 or 4 new affordable housing projects and the groundbreaking on the new water reclamation pilot project in the downtown area. Council Meeting Minutes of October 12, 2010 Page 10 of 10 Adjournment: With no other business to conduct, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. R pec Ily subm' ed, Linda N. Andal, CIVIC City Clerk