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2009/06/09ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 9, 2009 Mayor Curt Pringle called the special meeting of June 9, 2009 to order at 2:06 P.M. in the Chambers of Anaheim City Hall located at 200 South Anaheim Boulevard. A copy of the agenda was posted on June 5, 2009 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 Dave Morgan, City Attorney Cristina Talley, and City Clerk Linda Andal. FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 BUDGET WORKSHOP City Manager Dave Morgan commented briefly on the process for the adoption of the budget including meeting certain requirements and timelines for approval. He stated the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year would continue to provide quality service to residents and visitors while focusing on the concerns of the City Council. He noted the budget continued to use the same balanced approach of using reserves, one-time resources and budget reductions to offset the impact of declining revenues and projected the City's general fund reserves would be approximately $28 million or 11 percent of expenditures at the end of the 09/10 fiscal year. Specifically, the proposed budget totaled $1,318,399,925 which represented a .6 percent decrease from the current budget. Bill Sweeney, Finance Director prefaced his presentation stating although this was a time of worldwide economic downturn with new challenges continuing to surface daily, Anaheim had experienced downturns before, had worked through recessions and would work its way through this experience as well. He gave a brief picture of the national, state and local economy commenting most experts expected the economy to continue to slow in 2009 with a more moderate rate of decline than seen in the second half of 2008. In 2010, the economy was expected to stabilize with little growth. He stated that based on this information, the Fiscal Year (FY) 09/10 proposed budget assumed revenues would decline. The proposed budget, he stated, utilized a combination of expenditure reductions, one-time revenues, and reserves to bridge the shortfall in operating revenues resulting from the current economic climate and also recognized future obligations and maintained sufficient financial reserves for those liabilities. Current year (FY 2008/09) Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenues were projected to decrease 7.2% from FY 2007/08 actual figures, however, the expansion at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, the new Disney Vacation Club timeshares, and a full year operation of the new Wyndham timeshares were expected to generate additional TOT revenue in FY 2009/10. As a result, he remarked, total TOT revenue was expected to decrease by only 1.6% in FY 2009/10. Sales tax revenue for the first three quarters in FY 2008/09 was down 8.5% compared to the prior year and 2008 4th quarter showed an 11.9 percent decline and expected to decline further in FY 2009/10. City Council Minutes of June 9, 2009 Page 2 of 12 He pointed out departments had been requested to reduce their budgets, and eight full-time positions had been eliminated with 49 vacant positions remaining unfilled for the coming fiscal year which represented a significant reduction in labor costs. Mayor Pringle requested a historical chart showing actual reserve dollars, and what percent those reserves reflected against the general fund balance for each year. Council Member Galloway asked what the difference was between the actual and what the amended total budget reflected. Mr. Sweeney responded the difference was due to unfinished capital projects rolling over into the next fiscal year. After some discussion on this process, Mr. Sweeney indicated at the end of this current fiscal year, the budget was estimated to total $1.3 billion. To recap, Mr. Sweeney stated there would be modest revenue decreases in FY 2009/10 with a slow recovery with increases generally in the 2.5 percent to 3.5 percent range over the following four years. On the expense side, the Departments had reduced expenses by approximately 5 percent for the coming year, and would continue reduction of expenses as more staff positions were deleted or held vacant in FY 2010/11. Expenditure growth would be limited to 2 percent for the following three years. Council Member Hernandez asked what strategies were being used to increase revenue stream. Mr. Morgan responded that staff believed Council would not like to see recommendations such as taxes which would work against economic recovery and focused their efforts on programs such as the ARTIC project, AC-NET program and future hotel developments as methods to stimulate the economy. Staff also argued against initiatives which would work against economic recovery. CITY COUNCIL BUDGET Mr. Sweeney remarked this budget consisted of five elected council persons and 3.75 full- time equivalent part-time employees, for a total proposed budget of $780,000. Mayor Pringle pointed out Council stipend was $90,000, and had remained at that figure for the last seven years. CITY ADMINISTRATION BUDGET Mr. Sweeney commented this budget consisted of the three divisions, the City Manager's Office, Audit and External Affairs. The proposed budget was $4.9 million, a reduction from the previous year's budget, containing 26 full-time employees and 2.2 full-time equivalent part-time employees. Four full-time positions would remain vacant as acost-saving measure, including the position of Deputy City Manager. Council Member Galloway requested and received a breakdown of the professional services budget line item of $219,000. At 3:00 P.M., Mayor Pringle adjourned the special meeting of June 9, 2009 and called to order the regular meeting of June 9, 2009. FINANCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Sweeney indicated the five divisions in the Finance Department were Information Systems, Risk Management, Purchasing, Accounting and Budget. The Finance Department's proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2009/10 reflected a decrease of $176,800, or 0.7%, over the 2008/09 adopted budget of $26,250,432. There were 53 full time positions and as a cost saving measure, one principal accountant position would remain open and one mail clerk position would be eliminated. Achievements for the year included City Council Minutes of June 9, 2009 Page 3 of 12 refunding department issue to save $3 million in cash flow over the next three years, the sale of City surplus equipment for approximately $2 million and online payment services for business license renewals, building inspection fees and planning service fees. He also pointed out the coming year's goals which included an on-line employee self-service function and redesign of the City's website. Discussion was held regarding the continued implementation of online payment for City departments with Mayor Pringle requesting information on those departments not utilizing an on-line payment service. He also asked for details on credit card fees and web-based payment transactions remarking those fees should not be addressed by each separate department but collaterally to take advantage of size. Mr. Sweeney indicated a credit card report would be provided to Council prior to the next budget session. Discussion was also held regarding in-house versus outsourcing of reprographic materials with Mayor Pringle requesting a review of the last bid results in that area. CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Linda Andal, City Clerk, reported the Clerk's Office proposed budget totaled $969,884 to fund three functions: official records, passports and elections and included seven full-time positions and one part-time employee. The economies and efficiencies for the coming year, provided for two full-time positions remaining vacant with cross-training of existing employees to maintain core services. All current contracts had been reviewed and amended accordingly for efficiency and cost savings with the off-site records storage contract aggressively renegotiated for a significant cost savings citywide and operating budget line items reduced. She highlighted the accomplishments and achievements of the current year, including the distinction of being the first Orange County city to kick off a partnership with the Orange County Registrar of Voters and the Anaheim High School District and presence and support of the Secretary of State, with the MyBallot program which focused on education, voter registration and recruitment of poll workers. The results of that program registered 3,400 students and motivated 638 students to serve as poll workers. By the end of the calendar year, the City's web-based records retrieval system would be in place for the Planning and Fire Departments. This would allow public access, through a google function, to identify and retrieve public records available for their use. Mayor Pringle requested that a workshop be held at that time for Council and the public to be informed on how to access City public records. CITY ATTORNEY Cristina Talley reported the City Attorney's proposed budget was $6,048,676, with no increases in staffing proposed, and 35 full-time positions, three of which would remain vacant for the year as acost-saving measure. Further economies would see the department focusing on cross training and where appropriate, reassigning staff and looking for opportunities to reduce litigation expenses by using in-house staff. She highlighted the year's achievements and projects proposed for the coming year. VISITOR & CONVENTIONS BUREAU (V&CB) Charles Ahlers, President of Anaheim V&CB, reported a number of marketing strategies were being used to navigate through these current economic conditions focusing on increased appeal to Anaheim as a premier destination that would serve as the foundation for recovery. The proposed budget was $9,496,000 and $5,850,000 derived from TOT revenues and the remainder through private sector funds. There were 52 full-time employees and two full-time equivalent part-time employees. Economies and efficiencies included operating short of three personnel by the end of the year. To conserve funds, there would be more City Council Minutes of June 9, 2009 Page 4 of 12 reliance on Internet and web-based communication (the convention guide would be exclusively on line), positions and responsibilities would be evaluated and all programs would be evaluated for higher returns on investment. He highlighted the awards and achievements of the current year and offered statistics on the convention and meeting business. Specifically this year, there were 660 bookings, 963,000 room nights with 1,209,000 attendees spending $956,560,800. Projects for the coming year included 480 bookings, 795,000 room nights and 820,000 attendees projected to spend $648,784,000. Future bookings included NAMM for 2011-2013, Solar Electric Power for 2009, D23 2009 (Disney Fan Fest, AORN in 2016 and Natural Products Expo pending negotiations for 2011- 2013. These future bookings represented $7.9 million in TOT alone. He reported restaurant activity was good, generating $600,000 and in the leisure/travel market, online hotel reservations for the current year broke records. He pointed out that media coverage on the City was valued at $1,114,450 in advertising equivalency. He added membership retention slipped to 82 percent last year with non-dues private sector revenues generating $550,000. He indicated the fallout could be attributed to smaller businesses not realizing the benefit of belonging and emphasized there were 700 core members that would always participate. There was some discussion on how TOT revenues were apportioned and the breakdown of private sector membership dues and benefits offered. PUBLIC UTLITIES Marcie Edwards, General Manager, remarked the department delivered power and water to Anaheim and was the only Orange County customer-owned not-for-profit power and water. She stated the budget for the 09/10 fiscal year reflected $513.8 million with 377 full-time and 43 part-time employees. She noted the demand for electricity was down due to the store front sector by more than seven percent, expecting it to continue to decline. She anticipated missing revenue projections by $5 million in this fiscal year. For the new fiscal year, revenue estimates was expected to be $15 - 20 million less and as a result, the department was planning on using stabilization funds to help smooth out electricity rates for Anaheim customers. Water use was down as well, however, water costs were up. She highlighted the achievements and accomplishments of the year which included the first ACNET clean tech business plan competition and the establishment of a number of new programs to help customers achieve greater efficiency and improve savings. On the capital side, the department completed construction of the 920 mgd Walnut Canyon Reservoir, began construction on the Nohl Canyon Tank to be completed in the summer of 2011, installed 4,500 feet of new 30-inch water transmission lines in Santa Ana Canyon Road and upgraded electric and communications lines for the water well field at Linda Vista complex, which supplied water to central and west Anaheim. On the power side, the Anaheim Substation renovation was completed as well as the Peralta Hills Reliability Undergrounding Project and the Lincoln Rio Vista and Katella/Lewis underground projects. The capital projects budget for upcoming fiscal year was approximately $74 million and included upgrades to pump stations, the Recycle Water Demonstration project, and security and fire proofing enhancements to the water system. On the power side, a new 12K volt line would be added to Dowling substation for the new Kaiser Hospital, Sharp substation transformers would be upgraded and underground districts for Magnolia, Lincoln and Sunkist were planned. City Council Minutes of June 9, 2009 Page 5 of 12 PUBLIC COMMENTS ON FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 BUDGET: None With the conclusion of budget presentations, Mayor Pringle continued the fiscal year 2009/2010 budget public hearing to June 23, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None At 4:45 P.M. Council recessed for the following closed session items. CLOSED SESSION 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-EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code) Name of Case: Fitzgerald v. City of Anaheim, et al., United States District Court - Central District, Case No. CV09-3632CBM (FFMx). Invocation: Pastor Jason Jahn, First Baptist Church Anaheim Flaa Salute: Council Member Lucille Kring Acceptance of Other Recoanitions (To be presented at a later date): Proclaiming June 29 -July 5, 2009 as Barbershop Harmony Week Allen Greenberg thanked Council for recognition of Barbershop Harmony Week and invited the public to attend the musical competition at the Honda Center from June 29th to July 5th Recognizing the Anaheim Sister Cities Association Student Ambassadors to Mito, Japan Mr. Joseph Aihara introduced four Anaheim Union High School exchange students who would be visiting Mito, Japan as student ambassadors in this 24th year of the exchange program. Recognizing Joanna Chen, Disneyland Resort Scholarship Award recipient Quinn Shurian, Disneyland Resort Ambassador, explained the criteria used to determine the recipient of the Disneyland Resort Scholarship award of $5,000 and introduced the recipient, Joanna Chen. Recognizing James R. Gorrie for his support of Drug Use is Life Abuse City Council Minutes of June 9, 2009 Page 6 of 12 Christopher Burkhardt, spoke on behalf of James Gorrie, who would be present at the premiere of his film "The Indian" at the Anaheim Gardenwalk this Saturday, invited the public to attend for a donation to Drug Use is Life Abuse. Recognizing the winners of the Flag Day Essay Contest Carolyn Yellis, a representative from the Anaheim Downtown Association, thanked council for the certificates that would be presented to the Flag Day Essay contest winners on June 14th at the Center Street promenade. She announced this essay contest had been held for 13 years and over 27,000 students had participated, and invited the public to attend and enjoy the festivities celebrating the U.S. Flag. Recognizing the participants of the Orange County Marathon `Kids Run the OC' Program Recognizing Westview Services Orange County Sports Fest Reed Edwards announced the Orange County Sports Fest competition, which was a three day event for the developmentally disabled. Recognizing Ralph B. Clark, former City Council Member and Mayor of Anaheim At 5:45 P.M., Mayor Pringle called to order the Anaheim Housing Authority in joint session with the Anaheim City Council for the purpose of receiving public comments. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: NONE PUBLIC COMMENTS (all items except public hearings): William Fitzgerald, resident, offered comments in opposition to hotel subsidies. Linda Johnson, art teacher, announced the success of the 2009 Youth Art Expo with over 300 attendees. She emphasized the event's goal was to ensure arts remain in the schools as part of the school curriculum and thanked the Mayor for his participation. Mrs. Sandoval, resident, referenced the Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO) a federation of 22 faith-based organizations working to strengthen families and improve neighborhoods, and spoke in support of renewing the affordable housing plan. Anna Lauffler, resident, spoke of the need for continuing the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan particularly during this difficult economy. Dr. Janet Bill offered personal insights related to affordable housing, and the need to continue this successful program. A gentleman representing CARE offered 200 letters from OCCCO supporters urging renewal of the affordable housing plan and why it was necessary. Linda Lancrin, resident, remarked affordable housing was one way to prevent homelessness and urged Council's renewal of its strategic plan. City Council Minutes of June 9, 2009 Page 7 of 12 Linda Ross, commended Council on creating the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan, and as a member of a homeless initiative team, urged Council to renew its goals. Amin David, representing St. Anthony Claret, offered 100 signed messages for Council urging the continued good work on the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan. Matt Mahoney, also representing OCCCO, urged Council continue its efforts in affordable housing by extending the plan. Fred Hernandez, St. Monica's Catholic Church, voiced his appeal to Council to renew the Anaheim affordable housing plan. Mr. Jonas, OCCCO, thanked the Council for their strong efforts in providing over 1,300 affordable housing units in four years and offered a plea for extending the plan an additional four years. Mayor Pringle thanked the participants in OCCCO for offering an informed, positive and respectful approach towards their goal of more affordable housing. He discussed the City's efforts over the last four years and the current projects being considered on this agenda. Sousan Alemansour, introduced herself as a candidate for the Planning Commission. , At 6:12 P.M., Mayor Pringle recessed the City Council to consider the Housing Authority agenda, reconvening the Council meeting at 6:32 P.M. CONSENT CALENDAR: Council Member Hernandez requested Item No's. 20, 24 and 29 be removed form the consent calendar for further discussion. 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 to each Council Member and as listed on the Consent Calendar, seconded by Council Member Galloway. 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 Golf Commission meetings of December 4, 2008, B105 January 22, 2009 and March 26, 2009; Community Services Board meeting of April 9, 2009; Senior Citizens Commission meeting of April 9, 2009; Budget Advisory Commission meeting of April 15, 2009; Housing and Community Development Commission meeting of April 15, 2009; Public Utilities Board meeting of April 22, 2009; and Cultural and Heritage Commission meeting of April 23, 2009. 4. Review the need for continuing the local emergency heretofore proclaimed by the D175 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. 5. Reappoint June Kuehn, Robert Nelson, Joseph Paquette, Buddy Ray, Cynthia Roy B105 and Elisa Stipkovich to the Anaheim Workforce Investment Board for a four year term ending June 8, 2013. City Council Minutes of June 9, 2009 Page 8 of 12 6. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize a purchase D180 order to Linear Systems, in the amount of $25,275, for digital image management system hardware maintenance for the period July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010, and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise up to four annual renewals of this maintenance agreement. 7. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize a purchase D180 order to Avalex Technologies Corporation, in the amount of $21,780, including tax and freight, for two high-definition monitors with night-vision goggle capability for the Anaheim Police Department's helicopters. 8. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Paulus Engineering, in the 5711 amount of $394,160, for the Pressure Regulating Station No. 70 -Pressure Zone 335/400 Conversion project and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 9. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, GMC Engineering, Inc., in the 5712 amount of $1,713,000, for the Kraemer Boulevard and La Palma Avenue intersection improvements and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 10. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, MNR Construction, Inc., in the 5713 amount of $276,600, for the Lincoln Avenue 12" Water Main project and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 11. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Arnaz Engineering Contractors, 5714 in the amount of $1,783,050, for the Well 56 Facility and Public Restroom project at Willow Park and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 12. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, KDC, Inc., in the amount of 5715 $36,903, for the Orange Avenue and Western Avenue Traffic Signal Modification project and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 13. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Ortiz Enterprises, Inc., in the 5716 amount of $2,039,840, for the East Street at SR-91 Freeway Interchange Improvement project and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 14. Approve the Agreement for Acquisition of Mobile Home and Improvements with 5717 Plantation Mobile Home Estates, in the amount of $13,900, for one mobile home located at 1835 South Manchester, Space 12, for Gene Autry Way (West)/I-5 Freeway Highway and HOV Interchange project. 15. Approve the Agreement for Acquisition of Mobile Home and Improvements with 5718 Plantation Mobile Home Estates, in the amount of $10,950, for one mobile home located at 1835 South Manchester Avenue, Space 71, for Gene Autry Way (West)/I-5 Freeway Highway and HOV Interchange project. City Council Minutes of June 9, 2009 Page 9 of 12 16. Approve the Agreement for Acquisition of Mobile Home and Improvements with 5719 Satellite Mobile Home Estates, in the amount of $13,900, for one mobile home located at 1844 South Haster Street, Space 14, for Gene Autry Way (West)/I-5 Freeway Highway and HOV Interchange project. 17. Approve the Agreement for Acquisition of Mobile Home and Improvements with 5720 Satellite Mobile Home Estates, in the amount of $14,300, for one mobile home located at 1844 South Haster Street, Space 16, for Gene Autry Way (West)/I-5 Freeway Highway and HOV Interchange project. 18. Approve the Agreement for Acquisition of Mobile Home and Improvements with 5721 Satellite Mobile Home Estates, in the amount of $41,900, for one mobile home located at 1844 South Haster Street, Space 18, for Gene Autry Way (West)/I-5 Freeway Highway and HOV Interchange project. 19. Approve the Agreement for Acquisition of Mobile Home and Improvements with 5722 Satellite Mobile Home Estates, in the amount of $26,600, for one mobile home located at 1844 South Haster Street, Space 23, for Gene Autry Way (West)/I-5 Freeway Highway and HOV Interchange project. 21. Approve an agreement with Electronic Cash Systems for the installation, operation 5723 and maintenance of automated teller machines at the Anaheim Convention Center. 22. Approve and authorize Public Utilities General Manager to execute an agreement 5724 with Expedient Energy, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 per year, to provide support and administration of the Commercial Energy Audit and Incentive Programs for the Anaheim Public Utilities Department with the option of two consecutive extensions of up to one year. 23. Adopt a Negative Declaration for the proposed Parkview Pump Station Expansion C350 Project located at 6731 E. Walnut Canyon Road. 25. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-093 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF D154 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM delegating authority to the Human Resources Director and D128 the Finance Director to request disbursements on behalf of the City of Anaheim from the Other Post Employment Prefunding Plan. 26. ORDINANCE NO. 6145 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF M142 ANAHEIM amending subsection .080 of section 14.32.450 of Chapter 14.32 of Title 14 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to existing Permit Parking Districts (Introduced at Council meeting of May 19, 2009, Item No. 23). 27. ORDINANCE NO. 6146 (ADOPTION) 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; Introduced at Council meeting of May 26, 2009, Item No. 25). 28. ORDINANCE NO. 6147 (ADOPTION) 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 City Council Minutes of June 9, 2009 Page 10 of 12 Mountain Park community; Introduced at Council meeting of May 26, 2009, Item No. 26). END OF CONSENT: 20. Approve the Inter-Agency Transfer Agreement with Southern California Regional Rail 1487.A Authority for the Canyon Rail Feeder Shuttle service between Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station and Downtown Anaheim. Public Works Director Natalie Meeks reported this Inter-Agency agreement would allow riders of the Metrolink to transfer to shuttles and local buses to reach their final destination. Council Member Hernandez remarked he had pulled this item from the consent calendar to bring awareness of this effort to transition riders who use the Metrolink into local transportation, pointing out it was a program which worked well and encouraged ridership. He then moved to approve Item No. 20, seconded by Council Member Kring. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5: Mayor Pringle and Council Members: Galloway, Hernandez, Kring and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried. 24. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-092 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF D182 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Public Utilities General Manager or her designee to submit an application on behalf of the City of Anaheim to the U.S. Department of Interior for the Challenge Grant Programs: Recovery Act of 2009 Water Marketing and Efficiency grants for fiscal year 2009-10 and if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of such project assistance on behalf of the City. Marcie Edwards, Public Utilities General Manager, reported this item would supersede a previous grant application for the Water Recycling Demonstration project in the downtown area. As the grant fund amount had been increased, she indicated it was more beneficial to resubmit an application for the largeramount of $2.8 million for construction costs and to scale the project accordingly if lesser funds were awarded. Council Member Hernandez wanted to ensure the public was aware that the City taking this initiative to engage in water reclamation and recycling and moved to approve Resolution No. 2009-02 of the City of Anaheim authorizing the Public Utilities General Manger to submit an application on behalf of the City of Anaheim to the U.S. Department of Interior for the challenge grant programs Recovery Act of 2009 Water Marketing and Efficiency grants for FY 2009-10, seconded by Council Member Galloway. Roll Call Vote: Ayes - 5: Mayor Pringle and Council Members: Galloway, Hernandez, Kring and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried. 29. Approve minutes of the Council meetings of May 19, 2009 and May 26, 2009. Council Member Hernandez moved to amend the May 19, 2009 minutes correcting the abbreviation for the DECA conference reflected in his statements under Council Communications, seconded by Council Member Galloway. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5: Mayor Pringle and Council Members: Galloway, Hernandez, Kring and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried. City Council Minutes of June 9, 2009 Page 11 of 12 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 30. This is a public hearing to consider a resolution confirming the diagram and T106 assessment and providing for the levy of the annual assessment in and for the Anaheim Resort Maintenance District for fiscal year 2009/10. RESOLUTION NO. 2009-094 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM confirming the diagram and assessment and providing for the levy of the annual assessment in and for the Anaheim Resort Maintenance District. Natalie Meeks, Public Works Director, introduced the item, stating it was part of the resort maintenance district which assessed its members in order to maintain the long-term quality of the resort. She indicated the department had recently approved contracts on delivering those services to the Resort District to provide for more efficiency and cost savings. Dan Debassio, Public Works Operations Manager, reported the Anaheim Resort Maintenance District had been formed in 1999 by the property owners in the Resort area to levy assessments on themselves to insure the long-term quality of maintenance, repair and replacement for the Resort area public improvements. On May 19th, he noted Council initiated the proceedings, accepted the Engineer's Report and set the public hearing date for June 9th Mayor Pringle opened the public hearing and receiving no comments closed the hearing. Council Member Sidhu moved to approve Resolution No. 2009-094 of the City of Anaheim confirming the diagram and assessment and providing for the levy of annual assessment in and for the Anaheim Resort Maintenance District, 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: Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez announced the Anaheim Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) demonstration would be held on June 27th at Toyon Park and invited the public to learn about radio operation and the volunteer efforts of the radio operators during times of disaster. He also remarked on his attendance at the Energy Field dedication at 1625 South 9th Street, a site that had been converted into a park and energy field with solar collectors that fed into the grid and a new battery system and had the capacity to store electricity for use during non-daylight hours, a new concept in the utility field. He also reported on the passing of former Mayor and Council Member Ralph B. Clark and expressed his condolences to the family. Council Member Galloway commended OCCCO for their involvement in City issues remarking they were an example of the success of community based organizations aimed at improving quality of life. She also commended Council Member Sidhu and staff for the success of the recent Job Fair attended by over 7,500 people. She also complimented the Utilities Department for delivering information in different languages to address the diverse residents of Anaheim and recognized Maria McCann of the Utilities Department who City Council Minutes of June 9, 2009 Page 12 of 12 specialized in marketing and presentation. Council Member Galloway then expressed her condolences to Irvine Council Member Beth Krom, on the loss of her son, Noah Krom. Council Member Kring spoke of her attendance at the Rotary Club Golf Tournament on June 15t and recognized 41 students of Piano Studio of Carol Hills who performed at the National Guild of Piano Teachers annual audition. She spoke of the success of the Job Fair and the Energy Field park transformation, stating it was now a facility for both adults and children. Council Member Kring requested this meeting be adjourned in memory of Ralph Clark and Noah Krom. Council Member Sidhu spoke of his attendance at the Energy Field dedication and the success of the Job Fair and thanked City staff for their efforts in helping organize this event. He indicated the Health Fair had also been a success and announced the June 14th flag day events being held. Mayor Pringle recognized Council Member Sidhu's vision and efforts in putting on the Job Fair with 109 employers offering 2,000 jobs and over 7,500 interested persons attending. With regard to the Energy Field, he requested staff find a way to offer some parking near the site for visitors. He reported hosting Bill Schuster, the ranking member of the House Transportation Infrastructure Committee that oversaw rail haul projects, for a discussion on the ARTIC project and that he was also involved in a conference call with Vice President Joe Biden in which five mayors and two county commissioners carefully reviewed how communities utilized stimulus dollars. Adjournment: At 7:13 P.M., the meeting was adjourned in memory of Ralph B. Clark and Noah Krom to June 19, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. for purposes of a closed session agenda -Public Employment: City Manager. Respe ully submitted, Linda N. Andal, CMC City Clerk