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2009/05/26ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 26, 2009 The regular meeting of May 26, 2009 was called to order at 3:00 P.M. and adjoumed to 3:30 P.M. for lack of a quorum. Mayor Curt Pringle called the adjoumed regular meeting of May 26, 2009 to order at 3:39 P.M. in the Chambers of Anaheim City Hall located at 200 South Anaheim Boulevard. A copy of the agenda was posted on May 15, 2009 on the kiosk outside City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Curt Pringle and Council Members: Lorri Galloway, Bob Hernandez, Lucille Kring and Hany Sidhu. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Dave Morgan, City Attorney Cristina Talley, and City Clerk Linda Andal. ADDI~'IONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: 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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT City Manager 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code) Name of case: Patricia Pena, et al., v. City of Anaheim, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2008-00104319 4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code) Name of Case: City of Yorba Linda v. City of Anaheim, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 070008763. 5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code) Name of Case: Caballero v. City of Anaheim, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2008-00106548 At 5:05 P.M., City Council returned from closed session. City Council Minutes of May 26, 2009 Page 2 of 12 Invocation: Mayor Pringle Flan Salute: Mayor Pro Tem Bob Hernandez Presentations: Recognizing Astronaut Joe Acaba Mayor Pringle paid tribute to Astronaut Joe Acaba, providing background details on this former Anaheim high school graduate who had recently returned from the NASA shuttle space flight six weeks ago. Recognizing the Canyon High School Boys Basketball Team and Coach Nate Harrison Mayor Pringle recognized Coach Nate Harrison and the CIF Division IIIAA State Basketball Champions, Canyon High School Boys Basketball Team Acceatance of Other Recos~nitions (To be aresented at a later datel: Recognizing David M. Morgan on his retirement Recognizing the recipients of the 2009 Anaheim Beautiful Awards Recognizing the Anaheim Union High School District Superintendent's 2009 Scholars and Scholar/Athletes of the Year Recognizing the recipients of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Women's Division Annie Anaheim Accolade Awards - Ms. Pat Pina accepted the certificate and expressed her appreciation to Council for recognizing outstanding community volunteers At 5:15 P.M., Mayor Pringle called to order the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency and Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint session with the Anaheim City Council). ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (all items except public hearings): William Fitzgerald, resident, opposed Disneyland Corporation politics and Disneyland's daily fireworks display with resulting health impacts. Lany Larsen, addressing his comments to Item No. 18, opposed the subsidy proposed for luxury hotel development in the GardenWalk site. Ada Briceno, Unite Here labor union, opposed approval of the proposed subsidy forthe GardenWalk hotel, expressing concerns related to the need for quality jobs on this project, the lack of transparency leading. to the approval process and the appropriateness of the taxpayer's subsidy. Thomas Walshbum, Unite Here, objected to the Keyser Marston analysis and opposed the proposed hotel development subsidy, questioning whether the project would bring new revenues to the City or whether the subsidy was necessary to get the project built. City Counal Minutes of May 26, 2009 Page3of12 Arturo Querijero, representing St. Matthew Ecumenical Catholic Church, expressed concern over subsidizing the GardenWalk hotel without any guarantees that jobs created by this development would be beneficial for the City. Julio Perez, Orange County Labor Federation, objected to the proposed subsidy for the GardenWalk hotel without guarantees in place for good construction jobs with benefits and submitted a letter from the labor federation in opposition to the hotel until the project could be determined it was beneficial to the community. Mike Olson, resident, opposed the hotel subsidy citing Disney Corporation's mistreatment of workers' rights. Amin David, resident, opposed the proposed subsidy for the GardenWalk hotel asking for more public debate on this issue. Christian Sanchez, resident, objected to a $76 million subsidy when residents were losing their jobs and homes due to the economy and stated that these funds could be put to better use. Eric Altman, OCCORD, urged the Council to invest in the community by creating good quality jobs with the proposed GardenWalk hotel development. Dave Hudson, resident, opposed the subsidy of $76 million to the Disney Corporation stating the company was able to finance development without the help of the City. Martha Burger, resident, complained that Disney employees were working without a contract, had received no retroactive pay and were seeking health care coverage through their employer rather than looking to government for paid health care. Rosalina, resident, emphasized good jobs and good benefits were of vital importance to families. Theresa Scott, resident, spoke in support of quality jobs for the GardenWalk hotel. Jim Adams, LA/OC Building and Construction Trade Council, supported the proposed subsidy for the GardenWalk hotel indicating prevailing wage regulations would be in effect for the 3,000 construction jobs. Bill Stone, Gardenwalk developer, spoke in support of approval of Item No. 18, pointing out the financing market was such that this proposed luxury hotel could not be built without assistance and the market analyses and surveys pointed to the success of this venture. David Rose, resort area businessman, spoke in support of Item No. 18, remarking while retail sales had declined overall, Anaheim still attracted visitors who spent their dollars here. Charles Ahlers, Orange County Business & Convention Bureau, supported approval of Item No. 18, emphasizing that out of the 20,000+ hotel rooms available, less than 6,000 were considered first class and this was an opportunity to make Anaheim more competitive in the leisure market. City Council Minutes of May 26, 2009 Page 4 of 12 Todd Adment, Chamber of Commerce, supported the GardenWalk effort stating that it provided an economic boost to the City with 3,000 construction jobs and 1,300 permanent jobs generating $13.8 million annually in revenue and insuring a healthy, long-term future in Anaheim. Derek Smith spoke in opposition to Item 18, emphasizing Anaheim residents needed quality jobs rather than a four star hotel to compete with Newport Beach. Hearing no other public comments, the Mayor closed public comments. At the close of public comments, Council session was recessed to consider the Redevelopment Agency agenda. At 6:03 P.M, Council session was again reconvened for the joint public hearings of the three goveming bodies, as follows: JOINT CITY COUNCIU REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7. This is a joint public hearing among the Agency, Authority and City Council to 3886.I consider approval of a Cooperation Agreement between the Agency and Authority and an Affordable Housing Agreement between the Authority and UHC 00190 Anaheim, L.P. for transfer of the Chevy Orchard Affordable Housing site, located at 2748 W. Lincoln Avenue. City Council Action: RESOLUTION NO.2009-086 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving a Cooperation Agreement (Transfer of the Chevy Orchard Affordable Housing site) by and between the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency and the Anaheim Housing Authority and making certain findings in connection therewith. Community Development Director Lisa Stipkovich reported Item No's. 7 and 8 were two separate projects, each requiring actions by the three goveming entities, the Agency, the City Council and the Housing Authority. Item No. 7 referred to the Chevy Orchard project, formerly the old Lincoln Inn site. The developer, UCH 000190 (whose name reflected a joint venture between several different entities), was proposing an affordable housing development re~uiring a ground lease on the site to be able to submit application for a tax credit on June 9 . Forty-five family housing units for 30-60 percent of area median incomes were proposed with a 55-year ground lease and the developer would be required to pay 85 percent of any residual receipts to the Housing Authority. Ms. Stipkovich added staff estimated the value of the tax credit and should there be any deviation from that valuation, recommended that up to six Section 8 project-based housing vouchers be provided as well. She added that would be determined once a full understanding of the cost of the project was established. Ms. Stipkovich indicated staff recommended approval of the conveyance of the property from the Agency to the Housing Authority through a cooperative agreement and to also approve an agreement between the Housing Authority and the developer which would allow the developer to submit for tax credit application. Mayor Pringle opened the public hearing for comments. City Council Minutes of May 26, 2009 Page 5 of 12 Jimmy Gaston, Anaheim Supportive Housing for Senior Adults (ASHSA), thanked Council and staff for their patience and efforts over the last 10 years in their work with ASHSA to successfully pursue using the old Lincoln Inn site for low income families. Mr. Fraser, ASHA, also commended Council for their continued commitment to the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan. Mayor Pringle pointed out the City had purchased the Lincoln Inn to be able to provide the land for development of 45 affordable housing units. Ms. Stipkovich confirmed the City's cost for acquisition, demolition and relocation for the project was $6.8 million with the potential of additional funding for six Section 8-based housing vouchers. Council Member Kring moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2009-086 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving a Cooperation Agreement (Transfer of the Cheny Orchard Affordable Housing sit) by and between the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency and the Anaheim Housing Authority and making certain findings 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. 8. This is a joint public hearing among the Agency, Authority and City Council to 5726 consider approval of certain agreements transferring ownership of property located at 2125 South Manchester Avenue for utilization in the implementation of an affordable housing project. City Council Action: RESOLUTION NO. 2009-087 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving a Cooperation Agreement by and between the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency and the Anaheim Housing Authority and making certain findings in connection therewith. Elisa Stipkovich, Community Development Director, remarked this item was also a joint public hearing to consider approval of certain agreements transferring ownership of property on Manchester Avenue to provide 119 units of affordable housing. Each governing entity, she explained, would approve the transfer of the property from the Agency to the Housing Authority as well as an affordable housing agreement between the Housing Authority and SADI, Inc., the developer. This project, she stated, was similar to the Cheny Orchard project with along-term ground lease with 85 percent of the residual receipts coming back to the Housing Authority. She added in this case, staff was recommending providing up to 78 project-based vouchers, if necessary, to close the financing gap pending the final cost and the final value of the tax credits the developer eventually received. In answer to the Mayor's question, Ms. Stipkovich indicated the City subsidy so far was $4.6 million for land acquisition and demolition. She noted another item on this agenda, Item 24, was for vacation of the old Manchester road and if approved, the City would be dedicating that land to this project as well. With the 78 project based units included, the additional subsidy could be $5 to $6 million more. Mayor Pringle opened the public hearing for comments and receiving none, closed the hearing. He then inquired if there was a requirement to use prevailing wages on these projects with Ms. Stipkovich indicating when federal monies were involved, that would trigger the Davis Bacon Act for paying workers on site no less than locally prevailing wages and benefits paid on similar projects. City Counal Minutes of May 26, 2009 Page 6 of 12 Council Member Kring moved to approve RESOLUTION N0.2009-087 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving a Cooperation Agreement by and between the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency and the Anaheim Housing Authority and making certain findings in connection therewith; seconded by Council Member Hemandez. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5: Mayor Pringle and Council Members: Galloway, Kring, Hernandez, and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried. CONSENT CALENDAR: Council Member Hemandez removed Item No. 14 from the Consent Calendar for further discussion and Mayor Pringle removed Item No's. 15, 17 and 18. Council Member Kring waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions on the balance of the consent calendar and moved to adopt the consent calendar in accordance with the reports, certifications and recommendations furnished each council member and as listed on the Consent Calendar, seconded by Council Member Sidhu. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - 5: Mayor Pringle and Council Members: Galloway, Hemandez, Kring and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried. 9. Review the need for continuing the local emergency heretofore proclaimed by the Di75 Director of Emergency Services as ratified by previous action of the City Council concerning land movement and property damage in the vicinity of 357, 365 and 373 Ramsgate Drive and the Hidden Grove Lane/Fox Glen Drive area in the City of Anaheim, and, by motion, determine that the need for continuing the local emergency exists. 10. Approve City Treasurer's Investment Report for month of April 2009. D117 11. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Spiess SCCI Construction Co., in 5702 the amount of $599,850, for the Reservoir Mixing Improvement project and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 12. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Kelley's Underground 5703 Construction, in the amount of $53,150, for the Intertie No. 18 with the City of Orange project and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 13. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Amaz Engineering Contractors, 5704 Inc., in the amount of $1,929,370, for the Well 54: Wellhead and Site Improvement project and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 16. Authorize the Planning Department to initiate a Zoning Code Amendment to modify D159 permitted fence heights in single-family residential zones. 19. Approve and authorize the Community Services Director to execute a Cooperation 5700 Agreement (La Palma Parkway Parcels) with the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency for the expansion of La Palma Park (Related to Agency Item No. 01). 20. Approve an agreement with Anaheim Family YMCA for the purpose of conducting the 5709 2009 swim lesson program at Loara High School's pool. City Council Minutes of May 26, 2009 Page 7 of 12 21. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-088 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Pi24 CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain real properties of interests therein (City Deed Nos. 11288, 11289, and 11290). 22. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-089 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE P178 CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting irrevocable offers of dedication of certain properties and/or facilities (Tract Map Nos. 16650 and 16833). 23. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-090 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE D154 CITY OF ANAHEIM designating a representative to vote on amendments to the Cooperative Personnel Services Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement. 24. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-091 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE P110 CITY OF ANAHEIM declaring its intention to vacate a portion of Manchester Avenue extending northerly from Orangewood Avenue (Abandonment No. ABA 2005-00111; Public hearing scheduled for July 21, 2009). 25. ORDINANCE NO. 6146 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF C280 ANAHEIM amending the zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to zoning (Reclassification No. 2008-00219; 2125 South Manchester Avenue). 26. ORDINANCE NO. 6147 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF C280 ANAHEIM amending the zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to zoning (Reclassification No. 2008-00221: Southeast of the planned Mountain Park community). 27. Approve minutes of the Council meeting of April 28, 2009. END OF CONSENT: 14. Approve an engineering services agreement with Kimley-Hom and Associates, Inc., 5705 in an amount not to exceed $605,000, for the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Master Plan Project. Public Works Director Natalie Meeks explained Item No. 14 referenced the City's Traffic Signal Master Plan, that when completed, would provide for an overall strategy for traffic signals well into the future, develop standards for arterial corridors and develop plans on how to implement improvements in the future. Kimley-Hom 8~ Associates was selected as the consultant to document and evaluate Anaheim's citywide existing traffic infrastructure, work with a stakeholder's committee to identify needs and assess potential solutions and to recommend the master plan. Council Member Hemandez asked if the City was coordinating with the County on synchronization of traffic signals and/or if this was part of a grander plan that affected Orange County. Ms. Meeks responded part of the Measure M extension was for signal coordination across cities throughout the County and Anaheim was working with Orange County Transportation Agency (OCTA) to move forward with that project. This specific master plan, she reported, focused more on Anaheim's infrastructure, now and for future design. Council Member Hemandez also inquired whether the Fire Department would be involved regarding City Council Minutes of May 26, 2009 Page 8 of 12 signal preemption for emergency response and Ms. Meeks replied staff had been working with the Fire Department on signal preemption and agreed any new signal improvements in those corridors would include that technology. Once the master plan findings were determined and the technology available, the Fire Department would add the preemption equipment to the fire trucks. She also indicated funding had yet to be determined for any future improvements ident~ed related to the ITS Master Plan and that the intent of the plan was to identify and standardize equipment that would last for many years. Council Member Hemandez moved to approve Item No. 14, seconded by Council Member Kring. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - 5: Mayor Pringle and Council Members: Galloway, Hemandez, Kring and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried. 15. Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve a professional services agreement with PB 5706 Americas, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $24,275,146, for professional services 5707 related to the Anaheim Regional Transportation Inter-Modal Center (ARTIC), Phase 1 and increase the Department of Public Works FY 2008/09 revenue and expenditure appropriations accordingly, authorize the Director of Public Works to take such actions as are necessary to implement the contract on behalf of the City and approve a Cooperative Agreement No. C-9-0448 with Orange County Transportation Authority for the funding of the ARTIC, Phase 1. Public Works Director Natalie Meeks introduced Jamie Lai, Transit Manager, Jennifer Burgener, OCTA Rail Manager and Kurt Brotcke, OCTA Director of Strategic Planning, who were available to answer any questions relating to the ARTIC project. She explained the OCTA board had approved approximately $180 million in funding for Phase 1 of the project which encompassed both design and construction to take place within two years. She explained the process to bring this recommendation forward to the Council included requesting qualifications from firms with extensive experience in the design of high quality iconic transportation centers, sustainable developments and worid-class architectural expertise. There was an extensive outreach to domestic and international firms and because of that outreach and the current economic climate, the City was successful in attracting 19 teams interested in participating. A strong evaluation committee reviewed and assessed the teams and narrowed the applicants to six firms requesting they submit proposals. Five firms actually submitted proposals with one team withdrawing its submittal in April. Ms. Meeks announced the team of Parsons Brinckefioff (PB) and HOK was selected to bring the ARTIC design forward remarking it was a thorough project, well designed, well thought out, met the lead platinum certification, incorporated master site planning for additional phases of the project, included an extensive public involvement program, cost estimating and management of the project so it could be built with the funds that were approved. She added the timeless design reminiscent of aviation history in the County with large hangar buildings was elegant and current in its design and ARTIC as the gateway to this region would provide a welcoming impact to those passing through the facility and create a space inviting visitors to stay. She highlighted some of the sustainable aspects of the design, pointing out that the design team had focused on functionality as its top priority while delivering a significant transportation center with carefully thought through circulation issues for rail, bus, vehicles and pedestrians both for Phase 1 and to incorporate additional phases as they were implemented. Mayor Pringle remarked this design went through a tremendous review of noted design/architects and the selection of Brinkerhoff and HOK was unanimous. He believed the design was a practical application of a 15 year dream and of equal importance was a design City Council Minutes of May 26, 2009 Page 10 of 12 developer chose to process the necessary entitlements concurrently with their request for financial incentives and consequently Council approved the development plan as well as the financial incentive agreement. The only issue before Council at this time, she explained, was the financial incentive package for the remaining two hotels. Community Development Director, Lisa Stipkovich stated Item 18 contained the proposed economic assistance agreement for two luxury hotels consisting of 866 hotel rooms in the GardenWalk area of the Anaheim Resort. The 2006 amended agreement required that three hotels be built over six years, the first in 2010 and the last one completed in 2016. Anaheim GardenWalk sold the hotel site to the current owner, GardenWalk 1 LLC, who was now requesting an economic development assistance agreement in accordance with the Council program approved in 2008 for developers willing to build luxury hotels in the resort. She noted the developer was accelerating the timeline by proposing to build the 866 luxury hotel rooms in one phase within the next 24 months. Ms. Stipkovich pointed out Council's policy on economic assistance required that any developer interested in this economic advantage must meet the following requirements: 1) must build a luxury hotel equivalent to a four-star hotel; 2) must demonstrate there was a feasibility gap based on the cost of the project, projected revenues and financing that included debt and equity; and 3) must spend a minimum of $175,000 in construction costs per room. She stated these hotels met the criteria and the feasibility gap had been measured by Keyser Marston and identified as $40 million for this project. Under this program, she emphasized, the City would not be providing any up front money as the program allowed for annual assistance based on the amount of transient occupancy tax (TOT) received. The City would retain all of the transient occupancy tax attributed to a three- star hotel with the developer receiving any TOT above that ceiling. She added if the project did not reach that amount of TOT; the City was under no obligation to front any monies annually or over the 15 year period of this agreement. She noted the project would create approximately 3,000 construction jobs and 1,300 permanent jobs. It would also create revenues from TOT, sales tax and property tax over the first 15 years, net of any City assistance, of approximately $100 million and in over 30 years, approximately $360 million. She noted the developer was currently negotiating with the Disney Corporation to act as the operator of the hotel, pointing out that ff any ownership issue was transferred to the operator, the operator (Disney Corporation) would not be eligible to receive assistance. Mayor Pringle stated this proposed economic assistance would not come from the City's general fund, but would be generated from visitors renting rooms in the hotels once they were built. He asked staff if the last hotel built for the City had received any incentive with Ms. Stipkovich responding that 50 percent of the bed tax had been given back to the developer and that was for a three star hotel. Further discussion with Ms. Stipkovich revealed that the current private owners of the property were in negotiation to have Disney Corporation manage the hotels and that if any ownership was transferred to that corporation, the subsidy would terminate. Council Member Hernandez remarked public comments had been made earlier expressing a variety of concerns for this item and those concerns related to the need for high quality construction and permanent jobs with benefits, the late provision of information by the City to a records request regarding financial subsidies and that the public had been unaware this economic incentive plan had been agendized with no prior noticing. Ms. Stipkovich remarked the department had complied with all records requests and the most recent had been mailed within the 10 day response period. She added the Planning Commission would City Council Minutes of May 26, 2009 Page 11 of 12 also have the opportunity to consider the hotel's final site plans in the future, but prior to this no formal application had been made on this specific project and no public hearings were necessary. This financial incentive agreement, she explained, followed the same methodology and policy guidelines as that approved for the Lake Development by Council. There was no difference in the process between the two agreements. Council Member Galloway remarked she had not voted on the policy which created economic assistance for developers to build afour-star rather than athree-star hotel and she would also not support this subsidy agreement giving a portion of the bed tax to a hotel developer. She felt this was not the time to take this type of action. Council Member Sidhu supported this agreement remarking the land had been vacant since at least 1999 with no revenue income. With this development, he added, Anaheim's economy would be stimulated with 3,000 construction jobs and 1,300 permanent jobs and the revenue projections insured the Resort District would be successful in the future. Council Member Hemandez asked if the party making the records request would explain their concerns to the Council. Ada Briceno requested Eric Altman of OCCORD to speak on the union's behalf. Mr. Altman responded the documents that were provided today, one of which was the Keyser Marston report, did not leave enough time to understand and digest a report full of projections and assumptions. He added that one of the key requests was for any and all applications from developer's related to assistance provided to other known projects and he did not understand how such a project as this could come before Council if an application was not submitted and the community not be aware. Discussion was held with Council Member Hemandez confirming that the methodology and process involved in this economic assistance agreement was the same as that given to the recent Lake Development proposed for the Harbor/Katella site. Mayor Pringle added he felt there had been public awareness that this developer was interested in this project. Council Member Sidhu moved to approve Item No. 18, seconded by Council Member Hemandez. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - 3: Mayor Pringle and Council Members. Hemandez and Sidhu. Noes - 1: Council Member Galloway. Abstention -1: Council Member Kring. Motion Carried. Report on Closed Session Actions: None Council Communications: Council Member Galloway recognized City employee, Annie Desouza of the City Clerk's Office. Council Member Hemandez reported on his attendance at the American Legion's Annual Memorial Day Celebration and the St. John's Greek Festival. Council Member Kring announced the Gift of Life Blood Drive to be held on June 4"' and congratulated Bill Burke as the oldest American born climber to summit Mt. Everest at age 67. She also announced due to budget constraints, the annual 4~' of July Festival would not be held this year and congratulated the Police Department for the drop in crime statistics. Council Member Sidhu commended Astronaut Joe Acaba and spoke of his attendance at the Walk of Stars ceremony honoring Olympic Gold Medalist, Dr. Sammy Lee. He announced City Council Minutes of May 26, 2009 Page 12 of 12 the Health Fair to be held on June 7"' at the Brookhurst Community Center and the Job Fair Expo to be held on June 3'". Mayor Pringle commended Council Members Sidhu for his commitment and efforts for the annual Health Fair to be held this year on June 7~' at the Brookhurst Community Center and the Job Fair Expo to be held on June 3`~. ADJOURNMENT: With no other business to conduct, Mayor Pringle adjourned the May 26, 2009 meeting at 8:37 P.M. Resp Ily submitt d, Linda N. Andal, CMC City Clerk