1996/04/16CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL MINUTES
APRIL 16, 1996
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
PRESENT:
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tom Tait, Bob Zemel, Frank Feldhaus, Lou Lopez, Tom Daly
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CITY MANAGER: James Ruth
CITY ATTORNEY: Jack White
CITY CLERK: Leonora N. Sohl
CIVIL ENGINEER-DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Natalie Meeks
PURCHASING AGENT: Diane Hughart
A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting of the Anaheim City Council was posted at 11:00 a.m. on April
12, 1996 at the Civic Center kiosk, containing all items as shown herein.
Mayor Daly called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Jack White requested a Closed Session noting first that there are no additions to Closed
Session items.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
There were no public comments relative to Closed Session items.
The following items are to be considered at the Closed Session:
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Proporty: Juliette Low School
Negotiating parties: City of Anaheim, Magnolia School Distdct
Under negotiation: Price and terms
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
Property: Anaheim Stadium
Nego~ating padies: City of Anaheim, GoldenWest Baseball Co., and Disney Baseball Enterprises, Inc.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9
(a) EXISTING LITIGATION:
Name of Case: Richard Yniguez vs. City of Anaheim, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case
No. 74-68-01.
LIABILITY CLAIMS
Claimant: Marie Magargee
Agency claimed against: City of Anaheim
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.9 (a) - EXISTING LITIGATION
Name of case: Patsy Thompson vs. General Motors, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case
No. 75-52-60.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
P,oency Negotiator: Dave Hill
Employee Organization: AMEA
By general consent, the Council recessed into Closed Session. (3:10 p.m.)
AFTER RECESS:
The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Members being present, and welcomed those in
attendance to the Council meeting. (5:11 p.m.)
INVOCATION:
Dr. Bob Kuest, Anaheim First Christian Church, gave the invocation.
FLAG SALUTE:
Council Member Bob Zemel led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
119: RECOGNITIONS AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL THIS DATE TO BE MAILED OR PRESENTED AT
ANOTHER TIME:
DECLARATION recognizing Cynthia Grennan for her contribution to the Anaheim Union High
School District.
PROCLAMATION recognizing April 1996 as Fair Housing Month.
FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY in the amount of $4,545,947.75 for the period ending April 12,
1996, in accordance with the 1995-96 Budget, were approved.
Mayor Daly recessed the City Council meeting until alter the Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority
meeting. (5:13 p.m.)
Mayor Daly reconvened the City Council meeting. (5:16 p.m.)
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
There were no additions to agenda items.
ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST:
Andrew Beyer, Owner (Bumbo the Clown), 2454 Bonnie Brae, Santa Aha, CA He has had a business license
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in Santa Ana for over 40 years and has been doing business there during that time. He has a portable merry-
go-round and truck. Recently, he has been going around the streets giving rides in predominantly Hispanic
neighborhoods for 25 cents a ride. He plays music for about 2 ~ to 3 minutes. He then explained what
occurred in the C*~ with the Police and Code Enforcement relative to his business license. He believes he has
all the proper licenses and documentation to provide the service which he has been doing in Santa Ana,
Fullerton and Orange County Regional Parks. He also referred to and showed a recent newspaper article in
which he was featured. He is a well-established, long-standing business and is questioning why Code
Enfomement will not allow him to provide the same sen, ices in Anaheim.
Mayor Daly. He is asking the City Manager to review the situation relative to his (Beyer's) business license to
operate in Anaheim and that a report as to his recommendation be submitted to make sure Mr. Beyer is being
treated in a fair manner.
Jeff Kirsch, 2661 W. Palais. He has questions relative to the proposed stadium lease with Disney. The
document (MOU) is a complex one and he is still evaluating the financial implications. He thereupon posed
several questions revolving around the $10 million being paid out of reserves and future debt service costs
as well as what future plans are to accomplish payback of the monies. He feels the public could use more
substantiation to determine that the figures presented are correct. Since the proposal has significant
potential impact on the budget, he wants to know if the Budget Advisory Commission has been approached
to review the document and perhaps prepare a report so that the public can understand the effects and
issues. He also asked, if the lease transfers operational responsibility of the Stadium to Disney, does that
also extend to allowing a selection of utility vendors. If se, he feels that could have a negative impact since
utility service is provided by the Public Utilities Department which is undoubtedly a substantial source of
revenue.
Mayor Daly thanked Mr. Kirsch for his input.
Allan Beek, 2007 Highland, Newport Beach, CA 92660. He read and then submitted his letter dated April
16, 1996 (made a part of the record) expressing his concerns over a request by one of the subscribers to
the County Sanitation Districts of Orange County (CSDOC), of which Anaheim is a member, is applying for
a permit to release a small amount of sewage into the nearest creek on the premise 'to use the sewage to
create duck ponds for the benefit of migratory water fowl.' His letter continues that under the rules of the
Water Quality Board, approval of even a small amount will 'grandfather' the practice and there will be
nothing to stop them from eventually dumping their entire flow into the creek thereby foming the rest of the
members of the District to buy out their whole share of CSDOC. The Regional Water Quality Board which
has the jurisdiction over releases of wster and sewage will be holding a hearing on this application on
Friday, April 19, 1996 at 9:30 A.M. in the Newport Beach City Council Chambers. He feels it is in the City's
interest to have someone present to express opposition.
Mayor Daly. He will ask the City Manager to review the material submitted.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDA ITEMS:
There were no public comments on City Council Agenda items.
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MOTION:
Mayor Daly moved to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions to be acted
upon for the Council meeting of April 16, 1996. Council Member Feldhaus seconded the
motion. MOTION CARRIED.
CITY MANAGER/DEPARTMENTAL CONSENT CALENDAR:
On motion by Mayor Daly, seconded by Council Member Feldhaus, the following items were approved in
accordance with the reports, certifications and recommendations furnished each Council Member and as
listed on the Consent Calendar; Mayor Daly offered Resolution Nos. 96R-50 and 96R-51 ,for adoption.
Refer to Resolution Book.
Al.
Rejecting and/or denying certain claims filed against the City.
118: The following claims were filed against the City and action taken as recommended:
Claims rejected and referred to Risk Management:
a. Claim. Submitted by Robed S. Ramhill for property damage and bodily injury sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about November 29, 1995.
b. Claim submitted by Day & Nite Door Service, Inc. For property damage sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about January 22, 1996.
c. Claim submitted by Donald J. Robinson for property damage sustained purportedly due to
actions of the C~ on or about January 14, 1996.
d. Claim submitted by Allen A. Dicke for property damage sustained purportedly due to
actions of the City on or about December 13, 1995.
f. Claim submitted by Valentina Grant for properly damage sustained purportedly due to
actions of the City on or about February 26, 1996.
g. Claim submitted by Eva MarlJnez Palu for properb/damage sustained purportedly due to
actions of the City on or about March 1, 1996.
h. Claim submitted by Marie Magargee c/o Jeffrey S. Peters, Esq. For bodily injury sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about September 17.1995.
I. Claim. Submitted by Marcos Vargas c/o Philip M. Kurt, Esq. For bodily injury sustained
purportedly due to actions of the City on or about September 14, 1995.
J. Claim submitted by State Compensation Insurance Fund (South Shorn Window
Maintenance, Insured) for bodily injury sustained purportedly due to actions of the City on
or about September 14, 1995.
k. Claim submitted by Gregory Jones for bodily injury sustained purportedly due to actions of
the City on or about March 4, 1996.
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Claim submitted by Joe L. Wirth for property damage sustained purportedly due to actions
of the City on or about January 24, 1996.
173: Receiving and filing correspondence before the Public Utilifies Commission of the State of
California pertaining to the application of Pacific Bell Communications for a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity to provide InterLATA, IntraLATA and local exchange
telecommunications Services within the State of California (Application No. 96-03-007).
173: Receiving and filing correspondence from Southern California Gas Company regarding a
Notice of Proposed Change in Gas Rates for residential and core commercial/industrial customers
(Application No. 96-03-060).
105: Receiving and filing minutes ofthe Telecommunications Policy Advisory Committee meeting
held February 15, 1996.
A3.
168: Directing staffto contact by mail the 24 property owners potentially affected by renaming
Clementine StreetJManchester Avenue between Katella and Harbor to Freedman Way, as
discussed during the I-5 widening project street name changes; and agendizing a Resolution to
adopt the street name change effective with completion of the I-5 construction stages.
123: Approving Second Amendment to Agreement with JHK & Associates for additional System
Manager Services and extending System Manager On-Call Support Sewices to June 30, 1997.
A5.
169: RESOLUTION NO. 96R-50: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM EXEMPTING THE ANAHEIM RESORT AREA IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND THE
KATELLA SMART STREET PROJECT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 65402 OF
THE GOVERNMENT CODE.
A6.
169: RESOLUTION NO. 96R-51: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF THE CiTY OF ANAHEIM COMBINED
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT(S) TO THE ORANGE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMBINED
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM.
A7~
160: Accepting the Iow bid of Saf-T-Seal/Schaefers Parking Lot Sewices, in the amount of
$35,886.96 to apply rubberized asphalt slurry seal to Anaheim's road surfaces, in accordance with
Bid #5499.
A8.
160: Accepting the Iow bid of K & D Graphics, in an amount not to exceed $40,000 for typesetting
services as required for the period July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997, in accordance with Bid
#5515.
A9.
160: Accepting the bid ofJ. H. Baxter & Company, a California Limited Partnership, in an amount
not to exceed $75,000 for wood utility poles, as required, for the period of one year, beginning May
1, 1996 through April 30, 1997, in accordance with Bid #5504.
Al0. 160: Accepting the Iow bid of Wesco Utility Sales, in the amount of $112,760 for six vacuum circuit
breakers, to bo installed at the Hannum Substation, in accordance with Bid #5496.
All.
160: Authorizing the Pumhasing ,~4~ent to exercise the renewal of the Purchase Order to R. J.
Noble Company, in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for asphalt concrete for a period of one
year commencing July 1, 1996, with the option to renew for an additional two years.
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A12.
160: Authorizing the Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal of the Purchase Order to Ken
Thompson, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for sewer and storm drain repair for a period
of one year commencing July 1, 1996 with the option to renew for an additional two years, in
accordance with Bid #5395.
A13.
160: Waiving Council Policy 306, and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order
to O. M. Scott & Sons, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for fertilizers, fungicides, and
herbicides as required by Golf Operations.
Council Member Tait. In the past when they have waived the bidding process, it seems it was because a
unique product was involved whereas this seems more like a commodity product.
Diane Hughart, Purchasing Agent. She explained it is rather a unique product which is used at the Stadium
and Golf Courses. Over a pe~ied of lime, they have tried different products and found that the O. M. Scott
products tar outperform the others and also contains a better herbicide which eliminates weeds and other
materials. The personnel at the facilities have studied and tested different products over a period of time
and found these products to be best. They have been used for at least five years and are purchased
directly from the manufacturer.
A14.
123: Approving the Lessor Estoppel Certificate relating to the lease of the Inn at the Park property
by the City to Anaheim Hotel Associates and Dallas Hotel Associates (as successors to Wrether,
Inc.), and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Estoppel Certificate on behalf of the
C~.
A15.
161: Approving the submission ofthe Youthbuild implementation grant application for $700,000
and authorizing the Mayor or Executive Director of the Community Development Department to
execute the required application documents and certifications. (HUD disadvantaged youth to
perform construction on affordable housing.)
A16.
123: Approving an Agreement with the Anaheim Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Committee for the co-
sponsorship of the 25th annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at La Palma Park on May 4 and 5, 1996, at a
cost of $5,000.
A17.
000: ORDINANCE NO. (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
AMENDING CHAPTER 12.12 OF TITLE 12 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING
TO RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSTRUCTION PERMITS AND IMPOSING FEES FOR SUCH PERMITS
AND AMENDING SECTION 12.24.030 OF CHAPTER 12.24 OF TITLE 12 OF THE ANAHEIM
MUNICIPAL CODE. (CONTINUED FROM THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 27, 1996, ITEM A3).
City Manager Ruth - Staff is requesting a continuance of this Item to be rescheduled at a later data.
A18.
139: Approving the recommended positions on the following Federal legislative proposals, and
authorizing communication of the approved position to the appropriate representatives in
Sacramento and Washington, D.C.:
(Items G, H, and I continued from the meeting of April 9, 1996, Item A28.)
SUPPORT - the Federal Gang violence Act of 1996 (Feinstein) regarding increased
federal penalties for gang related crimes.
SUPPORT - S. 1607 (Feinstein), the Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996, which would
increase penalties for possession of chemicals with intent to manufacture
methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia.
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I. SUPPORT - HR 2703 (McCollum, R-FL) regarding anti-terrorist training grants for local fire
tighter and emergency sen/ices personnel
A19. 114: Approving minutes of the Anaheim City Council meeting held March 26, 1996.
Roll Call Vote on Resolution Nos. 96R-50 and 96R-51, for adoption:
AYES : MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tait, Zemel, Feldhaus, Lopez, Daly
NOES: MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 96R-50 and 96R-51, duly passed and adopted.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. MOTIONS CARRIED.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Council Member Zemel. Last week, Redevelopment
,agency, Item 1., involved a housing assistance program on which he voted. He has since determined there
is a conflict of interest on his part. He is, therefore, requesting that the record/minutes reflect that he is
abstaining on Agency Item 1. of April 9, 1996.
BI.
179: ORDINANCE NO. 5561 (ADOPTION) Amending Title 18 to rezone property under
Reclassification No. 94-95-09 located at 301 South Anaheim Boulevard from the CG zone to the
CL zone. (Introduced atthe meeting of April 9, 1996, Item B4.)
Mayor Daly offered Ordinance No. 5561 for adoption.
ORDINANCE NO. 5561: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP REFERRED TO IN TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING
TO REZONE PROPERTY UNDER RECLASSIFICATION NO. 94-95-09 LOCATED AT 301
SOUTH ANAHEIM BOULEVARD FROM THE CG ZONE TO THE CL ZONE.
Roll Call Vote on Ordinance No. 5561 for adoption:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tait, Zemel, Feldhaus, Lopez, Daly
MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 5561 duly passed and adopted.
CITY OF ANAHEIM~ CALIFORNIA COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL t6~ t996
Mayor Daly. There are three Public Hearings scheduled on tonight's agenda and since those headngs
have been advertised for 6:00 P.M., it is in order to recess until that time.
By general Council consent, the City Council recessed until the start of the Public Hearing porlJon of the
agenda at 6:00 P.M. (5:37 P.M.)
AFTER RECESS: Mayor Daly called the meeting to order, all Council Membem being present. (6:09 P.M.)
D1. 176: PUBLIC HEARING - ABANDONMENT NO. 96-3A: In accordance with application filed by The
Presley Companies, 19 Corporate Plaza, Newport Beach, CA 92660, a Public Hearing was held on
proposed abandonment of an easement for road and Public Utility purposes located on Serrano Avenue
north of Sunset Ridge Road pursuant to Resolution No. 96R-36 duly published and notices thereof posted
in accordance with law.
Report of the City Engineer dated Februa~/26, 1996 was submitted recommending approval of said
abandonment.
At their meeting of March 19, 1996, the Anaheim City Council adopted Resolution No. 96R-36 declaring its
intention to vacate certain public streets, highways and service easements and setting a date and time to
consider abandoning the subject easement (Abandonment No. 96-3A).
Natalie Meeks, Civil Engineer. The Presley Companies had previously proposed a commercial
development at this site. That has since been changed to a condominium development and the easements
are no longer required.
Mayor Daly opened the Public Hearing end asked to hear from anyone who wished to speak; there being
no response, he closed the Public Hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION; On motion by Mayor Daly,
seconded by Council Member Feldhaus, the City Council finds that the proposed activity falls within the
definition of section 3.01, Class 5 of the City of Anaheim guidelines to the requirements for an
Environmental Impact Report and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the requirements to file an EIR.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Daly offered Resolution No. 96R-52 for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 96R-52 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM VACATING A PORTION OF A PORTION OF SERRANO AVENUE NORTH OF
SUNSET RIDGE ROAD (ABANDONMENT NO. 96-3A),
Roll Call vote on Resolution No. 96R- 52 for adoption:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tait, Zemel, Feldhaus, Lopez, Daly
MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 96R-52 duly passed and adopted.
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D2. 176: PUBLIC HEARING - ABANDONMENT NO. 96-4A: In accordance with application filed by
Universal Alloy Corporation, 2871 LaMesa Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806, a Public Hearing was held on
proposed abandonment of an easement for electrical purposes, ten feet in width, located parallel to and
southerly of La Palma Avenue, the westerly end of said easement being located approximately 479 feet
east of Blue Gum Street pursuant to Resolution No. 96R-38 duly published and notices thereof posted in
accordance with law.
Report of the City Engineer dated March 11, 1996 was submitted recommending approval of said
abandonment.
Al their meeting of March 19, 1996, the Anaheim City Council adopted Resolution No. 96R-37 declaring its
intention to vacate certain public streets, highways and sewice easements and setting a date and time to
consider abandonment of the subject easement (Abandonment 96-4A).
Natalie Meeks, Civil Engineer. The easement was for electrical lines that are being relocated and is,
therefore, no longer required.
Mayor Daly opened the Public Hearing and asked to hear from anyone who wished to speak; there being
no response, he closed the Public Hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION: On motion by Mayor Daly,
seconded by Council Member Feldhaus, the City Council finds that the proposed activity falls within the
definition of section 3.01, Class 5 of the City of Anaheim guidelines to the requirements for an
Environmental Impact Report and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the requirements to file an EIR.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Daly offered Resolution No. 96R-53 for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book.
RESOLUTION NO. 96R-53 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM VACATING A PORTION OF AN EASEMENT FOR ELECTRIC UTILITY PURPOSES
LOCATED SOUTH OF LA PALMA AVE. AND EAST OF BLUE GUM STREET (ABANDONMENT
NO. 9~-4A).
Roll Call vote on Resolution No. 96R- 53 for adoption:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tait, Zemel, Feldhaus, Lopez, Daly
MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 96R-53 duly passed and adopted.
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D3. 176: PUBLIC HEARING - ABANDONMENT NOS. 92-7A, 94-1A AND 94-8A: In accordance with
application filed by Taormina Industries, 1131 North Blue Gum Street, Anaheim, CA 92806, a Public
Hearing was held on the proposed abandonments of Gretta Lane extending westerly from Blue Gum
Street; a portion of Coronado Street west of Blue Gum Street; and LaMesa Avenue and that portion of Blue
Gum Street beth lying southerly of La Palma Avenue pumuant to Resolution 96R-38 duly published and
notices thereof posted in accordance with law.
Report of the City Engineer dated March 11, 1996 was submitted recommending approval of said
abandonments subject to throe conditions as stated on Page 1 of the report.
At their meeting of March 19, 1996, the Anaheim City Council adopted Resolution No. 96R-38 declaring its
intention to vacate certain public streets, highways and service easements and setting a date and time to
consider the subject abandonments.
City Clerk, Leonora $ohl announced that letter of protest dated April 12, 1996 had been received from
Gilbert U. Kraemer, owner of one of the parcels that would be affected by Abandonment 94-1A.
Natalie Meeks, Civil Engineer. The applicant has requested that Abandonment 94-1A be deleted from the
request at this time but is still requesting Abandonment g2-7A and 94-8A - Gretta Lane and a portion of
Coronado. They own the surrounding properties and the streets are no longer required for general
circulation. Taormina Industries is also included in the Owner Participation Agreement with the
Redevelopment Agency. She confirmed that staff is amenable to continuation of Abandonment 94-1A.
City Attorney White. It wilt be a withdrawal of that portion to be readvertJsed at a later date if the applicant
decides to reapply.
Mayor Daly. He asked if the applicant has requested that it be withdrawn; City Attorney White. That is his
understanding and that it will be roactivated at such time as the applicant acquires the property from Mr.
Kraemer.
Mayor Daly opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak.
Mr. Richard Winn, Director of Safety, Health, and Environmental Affaim, Taormina Industries. He discussed
with City staff the problem that arose today and the applicant is amenable to removing Abandonment 94-1A
from any action this evening. However, they would like the Council to act on the other two proposed
abandonments.
There being no further persons who wished to speak, Mayor Daly closed the Public Hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION: On motion by Mayor Daly,
seconded by Council Member Feldhaus, the City Council finds that the proposed activity falls within the
definition of section 3.01, Class 5 of the City of Anaheim guidelines to the requirements for an
Environmental Impact Report and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the requirements to file an EIR.
MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Daly offered Resolution No. 96R-54 for adoption including only Abandonment 92-7A and 94-8A.
Abandonment 94-1A is withdrawn at this time. Refer to Resolution Book.
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RESOLUTION NO. 96R-54 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM VACATING GRETTA LANE, WEST OF BLUE GUM STREET; AND A PORTION OF
CORONADO STREET (ABANDONMENT NO. 92-7A and 94-8A).
Roll Call vote on Resolution No. 96R- 54 for adootion:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: Tait, Zemel, Feldhaus, Lopez, Daly
MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor declared Resolution No. 96R-54 duly passed and adopted.
Mayor Daly. For clarification purposes, the streets that are not included - LaMesa Avenue and that portion
of Blue Gum Street lying southerly of La Palina Avenue.
Natalie Meeks. She clarified that was correct.
Cl. 156: COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Council Member Lopez. He attended the recent Disneyland Community Award Luncheon wherein
Disneyland gives money to approximately 100 community organizations. The tradition started in 1957 when
they gave $9,000. This year, they gave over $350,000. He feels it is important that this fact be known
especially in view of some of the recent negative comments made during the negotiations with Disneyland
and the Angels regarding the Stadium. Disneyiand does a great deal for the City and the monies donated
do a great deal to help kids and many other community activities.
Council Member Lopez. Another important issue is the Immigration and Naturalization Act revised in 1995
which deals with increasing the number of Border Patrol Officers and stiffer penalties for smugglers. It is
going to be easier to deport undocumented, non-resident, illegal aliens and there will be tighter
employment regulations. That is what is necessary to stem the flow of illegal immigration. While his
colleagues, Council Member Zemel and Tait went to Washington, D.C. in November to lobby for monies for
an INS Officer to be stationed in the Anaheim Police Department to identify illegal aliens, he, along with
Mayor Daly and Council Member Feldhaus lobbied locally with Congressman Dornan on some of the
concerns he (Lopez) and his colleagues had, not only the cost of identifying the undocumented, but also
who is going to pick up the cost for housing, staffing and the like predicted to cost hundreds of thousands of
dollars. He wants to acknowledge and thank Congressman Dornan for puffing an amendment in the Bill
which basically says, 'this would permit all local governments such as Anaheim to apply for financial
compensation they deserve for the costs associated with incarcerating criminal aliens," He feels that is
important. The Council voted 5-0 on Council Member Zemel's proposal which he worked on with Council
Member Tait and subsequently their efforts (Lopez, Feldhaus and Daly) meeting locally with Congressman
Doroan will help to put a stop to crimes committed by illegal aliens who commit crimes in the City while also
placing the monetary burden on the Federal Government. He believes a letter has already been sent by
Krisfine Thalman, Intergovernmental Relations Officer, thanking Anaheim's Congressional representation.
Council Member Feldhaus. To amplify on the INS situation, the Council just received an update on the
numbers of illegal alien arrests from the Police Chief which are holding fast at the 35% + or - figure. The
Chair of the League of California Cities Public Safety Committee, on which he sits, has requested that the
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City give them a continuing update on the Pilot Project because they want to present it at the State League
level and implement it in other cities as well.
Council Member Tait. Relative to the INS program and the success thus far, they should be very proud as
a City. It is the first time it has been done and something that was said could not be done. He would like to
thank the Anaheim Police Association for starling the seeds of the idea and Council Member Zemel for then
spearheading the drive. It will serve as a model for the rest of the country. It is addressing 37% of the City's
crime and is definitely taking a "bite out of crime' in Anaheim. He also thanked Congressman Dornan and
appreciates his efforts in the City getting reimbursed. He believes the C~ Council really made a difference
in this entire effort.
Council Member Zamel. He thanked his colleagues, especially Mayor Daly, and Council Members Lopez
and Feldhaus for their support on the issue. The long months of work and the meetings in Washington,
D.C. which he attended with Council Member Tait finally paid off and they all got the job done.
Mayor Daly. He noted that Police Chief Gaston was present earlier. He wanted to thank him personally for
the Police report his staff prepared on the Community Policing Programs and how the community has been
receiving the new policing strategy. The report showed the success rate in the targeted neighborhoods.
After one year, the Police Department is making good progress with the new program. The report was
nicely laid out. He asked the City Manager to pass those comments on to the Chief and that the Council
looks forward to even greater progress in the future.
C2. 112; REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS:
City Attomey Jack White stated that there are no actions to report.
ADJOURNMENT: By general Council consent, the Council Meeting of April 16, 1996 was adjourned.
LEONORA N. SOHL
CITY CLERK
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