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2012/02/07ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 2012 AND REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 2012 The February 7, 2012 regular meeting of the Anaheim City Council was called to order at 3:00 P.M. and adjourned to 4:30 P.M. for lack of a quorum. Mayor Tait called to order the regular adjourned meeting of February 7, 2012 at 4:35 P.M. in the Chambers of Anaheim City Hall located at 200 South Anaheim Boulevard. PRESENT: Mayor Tom Tait, Council Members Gail Eastman, Lorri Galloway, Kris Murray and Harry Sidhu STAFF PRESENT: Acting City Manager Bob Wingenroth, City Attorney Cristina Talley, and City Clerk Linda Andal ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None At 4:40 P.M., Council recessed to closed session for consideration of the following items: CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9: City of Anaheim v. Richard B. Beck; Universal Solutions for Alternative Energy, Inc.; Chris Curtis and John Yenser, Riverside Superior Court, Case No. RIC1200165. 2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Government Code Section 54957) Title: City Manager 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Approximately 35 potential cases. Council session was reconvened at 5:21 P.M. by Mayor Tait. Invocation: Scholar Mahesh Bhatt, Gayatri Consciousness Center Flag Salute: Mayor Pro Tern Lord Galloway Presentations: Recitation of the Gettysburg Address by the Fairmont Private School Kindergarten Class Presentation of the Make Kindness Contagious Month proclamation to Dr. Jaievsky Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2012 Page 2 of 13 Dr. Edward Jaievsky accepted the proclamation in memory of his daughter, Natasha, thanking Mayor Tait and the City Council for keeping her spirit alive. Acceptance of Other Recognitions (To be presented at a later date): Proclaiming February 19 -25, 2012, as National Engineers Week Recognizing the recipients of the Women's Division, Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, annual Spotlight on Youth Awards Recognizing Neighborhood Housing Services of Orange County on their 35th Anniversary Anna Lisa Biason thanked Council for recognizing the Neighborhood Housing Services of Orange County and its 35 years of community services. ADDITIONS /DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items, except public hearing): Larry Larson, resident/businessman, spoke against the GardenWalk economic assistance agreement on several levels stating it would bring about the potential demise of the City's Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) as competing hoteliers would request similar deals. He urged the community to demonstrate their disappointment with this agreement by attending a town hall meeting on February 13 at St. Anthony's Church. William Fitzgerald, Anaheim Home, voiced his opposition to the economic assistance agreement as well, expressing his opinion of council and their actions. Kathleen Heard, California School Employees Association, Chapter 54, challenged Council's approval of the GardenWalk agreement, referring to the $158 million tax subsidy which could have funded recently reduced City services. Edwin Crane, resident, also opposed the GardenWalk financial agreement at a time when sidewalks or street lights could not be repaired due to the City's budget problems. John Leos, speaking against the GardenWalk project, felt the timing for approval of the GardenWalk agreement was wrong because the City had laid off personnel and reduced services during this budget year. He also felt the public would have been better served if his proposed transparency policy had been adopted. Carol Latham, Arts Council, promoted the upcoming Art Crawl experience on February 11 th with a variety of diverse art experiences for the viewers. An unidentified gentleman conveyed his dissatisfaction with Council's approval of the $158 million tax subsidy and because community members were not given an opportunity to comment prior to the vote. Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2012 Page 3 of 13 Brian Chuchua regretted Council's approval of the GardenWalk agreement particularly when it was not supported by staff. He understood the circumstances and timing of the decision required an immediate vote, but felt negotiations should have taken place and the decision delayed. Amin David, business owner, strongly expressed his opposition to the GardenWalk project remarking it was a mistake to subsidize a business of this magnitude. Victoria Gomez, realtor, discussed her feelings upon hearing of the financial assistance given to the GardenWalk hotels while her neighborhood remained in such poor condition. Kevin Hogan, resident, also expressed his opposition to the approval of a $158 million subsidy to the GardenWalk hotel project, stating the amount of additional revenues generated did not matter if they were forever diverted into special deals for developers, bond repayments and streetscape improvements that were only seen in the Resort District. Ernesto Rodriguez, resident, remarked his neighborhood had been referred to as "ground zero" with gangs, shootings and insufficient police patrol. He believed the hotel subsidy should have been earmarked for additional policing in his community. An unidentified lady remarked the allocated for hotel development could have served so many in the community, especially those neighborhoods desperate for improvements. Ahad Hosaan, CARE /Access California Services, voiced his frustration over the tax subsidy approved for the GardenWalk hotels. Patty Moser, resident, spoke in support of the hotel project, stating it was a win /win situation for the community creating needed jobs and wages for the many that were out of work. Grant Burkes, resident/teamster member, offered encouragement for the GardenWalk project on behalf of the potential jobs it would create. Cecil Jordan Corcoran, Outreach Homeless Ministries, spoke in support of the "Hi Neighbor" program and the need to work together to improve neighborhood conditions. Rachel Cornejo, resident, supported the GardenWalk hotel project as it would offer jobs for her and other members of the trade unions and allow them to work closer to home. Brett Cannon, resident and trade union member, stood in support of the GardenWalk project, specifically for the jobs to be generated and the tax base it would bolster. William Grizzle, member of the East Street Initiative, remarked the size of the subsidy offered to a developer that would make inordinate profits versus the real needs of Anaheim's communities should be addressed and called for a discussion at St. Anthony's cn on February 13 Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2012 Page 4 of 13 Ross Romero, realtor, remarked the reaction to the GardenWalk hotel agreement was a reflection the public believed their trust had been violated and that this development could have been built with other financing. Concepcion Rodriguez, resident, expressed her appreciation that an earlier request for repair of the railroad tracks in her neighborhood was fulfilled. She opposed the GardenWalk hotel agreement when additional police and graffiti removal were needed. Jim Adams, LA/OC Building & Construction Trade Council, thanked Council for their approval of the resort hotel development project, remarking their vision would protect an investment in the future of Anaheim. Doug Mangione, IBEW, emphasized that communities prospered around areas of commerce by creating jobs. He pointed to the city of Detroit, built on commerce associated with iron, steel, and coal to become one of the nation's largest vehicle manufacturing hubs now receiving federal investment monies to bring it back during these challenging economic times. He believed GardenWalk needed similar support to make it succeed. Ernie Avilo, resident/IBEW member, supported the GardenWalk hotel project for creating temporary and permanent jobs, and for the increased foot traffic the GardenWalk retail area would receive once the hotels were completed. Mr. Perez, resident, remarked he was not affiliated with any organization, but had come as a citizen who cared about his community, to oppose the GardenWalk project. Ernesto Penuelas, Ironworker union, thanked Council for standing strong and approving the GardenWalk hotel project, adding it would generate a substantial amount of TOT to help insure the bonds were no longer downgraded. Ernest Madrano, Teamsters Local 952, indicated that over 1,000 teamsters representing diverse businesses and trades had been laid off in the county the past 18 months, adding that the hotel development would bring welcome relief to those needing jobs. Tim O'Leary, union member, emphasized the more visitors to Anaheim, the more revenue was generated for the city. He explained he had attended council meetings in six other cities, trying to encourage development for union members and was here to endorse the GardenWalk hotel project. Reed Royalty, Orange County Taxpayers Association, discussed his organization's history in promoting the Resort District by encouraging revenue generation. He had been involved in the Taxpayers Association since the 1990's because of the need for jobs and growth and would continue to support the GardenWalk for those reasons. Martin Lopez, resident, announced that while United Local 11 supported the creation of jobs, it should not be done at the expense of taxpayers. Carl Ritola, resident/Plumbers & Steamfitters Union, stated on January 24 Council voted to improve its revenue stream with two planned GardenWalk hotels, a decision he Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2012 Page 5 of 13 supported. With the construction of two upscale hotels envisioned in the master plan for the GardenWalk development, GardenWalk would be given the chance it deserved to succeed. Francis Notaboom, resident, commented she had recently polled her neighbors in the Katella to Euclid area, and found they were in agreement with the GardenWalk vision. She had also actively worked to support the GardenWalk site and believed the creation of two upscale hotels would do just that. Jordan Brandman, NOCROP, explained that previous Anaheim City Councils had supported the Convention Center fifty years ago and Anaheim Union High School District had partnered with the City in that effort by giving the City bonding authority. He was confident the graduates, parents and families of this community would be appreciative of the new job opportunities and revenues the GardenWalk hotel project would offer. Lilian Forrey, resident, opposed the economic assistance agreement, remarking the hotels could be built; however, tax monies generated from the developments should not be given away. Maria Zacharias, resident, objected to the Resort area being subsidized while making record profits, when the rest of the community did not get the same treatment. Larry Slagle, Yellow Cab, o -chair of SOAR, announced the GardenWalk hotels would breathe life into the GardenWalk resort area, specifically to the retail component. He pointed out taxis take resort visitors to the block in Orange or Main Place in Santa Ana because there was no large retail area in Anaheim and it made sense to him to keep visitors and their spending here. Jill Counselor remarked SOAR advocated for continued growth and development of the Anaheim Resort and urged Council to move forward with this project. Millions in sales, property, and ATID revenues would be generated the first year, in addition to the TOT. Jose, representing 2200 laborers, offered his support for the hotel project. Phil Salerno, Local 500 cement masons, remarked that with new jobs, came apprentice opportunities for the young; without them, unions were unable to take on apprentices. Doug Robbins, resident, Local 1136 Drywall /Finishers, stated there was a 30 percent unemployment in his trade and while those in opposition were concerned with city cutbacks, the GardenWalk development would create a tax base and return some of those jobs to the City. Stan Palowski, resident, remarked this was the first time a major project was being proposed for Anaheim since the economic downturn and while the financial arrangement might be unusual, it was not unique. He pointed out Las Vegas, Palm Springs and Los Angeles offered similar economic incentives and the success of the Staples Center saw a slum area grow into a thriving, well attended venue earning income for Los Angeles. He believed the GardenWalk hotels would have the same impact on Anaheim. Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2012 Page 6 of 13 Sandy Day, resident, backed the GardenWalk projects, feeling that many of the speakers today did not have all the facts. With the on -going revenue generated by this project in the future, more libraries and police officers would be possible. Ralph Flores, Laborers Local 652, was in favor of the hotel agreement, primarily due to the temporary and full -time jobs resulting from the project. Todd Ament, Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of the GardenWalk projects. One, of the problems facing the City, he stated, was that costs had increased while revenues did not and this project was a realistic opportunity to grow those revenues. He added the Chamber of Commerce was committed to working with the City to create jobs and grow revenues on a go- forward basis. Ross McCune, small commercial builder, pointed out that when the GardenWalk master plan was approved, it contained two hotels. Without the hotels, the retail center did not flourish and eventually the bank took the project over and was auctioning it off at a much lesser value. Now with the development of the two hotels, not only would temporary and permanent jobs be created, more commerce would occur as retailer's businesses improved and those vendors hired other companies for work or supplies. This plan of creating commerce and activities was exactly what was needed and he believed this project was a smart, wise move on behalf of the City. Jeff Clark, resident, thanked Mayor and Council Members for their service, adding that the GardenWalk project had his full support. Another male resident approved Council's decision for the GardenWalk economic agreement, concurring that the hotels would provide foot traffic and be a boom to the GardenWalk retail just as two four -star hotels did for the city of San Diego. Eric Altman, OCCORD, remarked Anaheim should be developing a project similar to the LA Live project which opened in the middle of the recession, was built by union labor with a guaranty of permanent service sector jobs that would pay living wages, and was thriving by bringing tourists and residents to downtown LA in an area that had nothing to offer. He added it was not just the jobs generated; it was also the guaranty that community resources would be addressed because the community living around LA Live was similar to those in Anaheim's resort area, a poor community. The GardenWalk economic assistance agreement, he emphasized, was not negotiated, but was a giveaway of taxpayer monies and did not provide resources for the neighboring community and did not guaranty good paying service sector jobs. Council Member Murray pointed out the city of Los Angeles negotiated 100 percent of its TOT for 25 years to build LA Live and gave a $15 million grant from the redevelopment agency because they supported the development of union jobs and the economic activity associated with LA Live. She added the action taken by Council on January 24, 2012 was not a choice between improved City services and the quality of the development area; Council voted to improve funding for City services by more than $150 million over the next 15 years and the GardenWalk hotels would generate 3,200 immediate construction jobs, 1,300 permanent jobs and $4.4 billion in new economic development and growth for the City. One hundred percent sales tax and property tax would be collected along with 100 Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2012 Page 7 of 13 percent TID taxes. She continued to support the GardenWalk hotel project and would work to make sure economic growth in the Resort area and across the City had a direct nexus to improved services for residents. Mayor Tait explained the GardenWalk economic assistance agreement was considered by Council on January 24, 2012, where it was voted upon with a passing vote of 3 to 2. He had set a special meeting on the 31s because the contract was to be signed that evening and it was not allowed to come to the February 7 th meeting for approval. That meeting, he added, was cancelled for lack of a quorum. While he appreciated the comments and concerns raised today, he emphasized, the agreement had already been approved and signed on January 31, 2012 and there was nothing further to discuss. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Tait removed Item No. 10 from the consent calendar for further discussion and Council Member Murray removed Item No's. 17 and 21. Council Member Galloway indicated she would record an abstention vote on Item No. 6 due to a potential conflict of interest as she resided in the neighborhood identified. Council Member Galloway then moved to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions and to adopt the balance of the consent calendar in accordance with the reports, certifications and recommendations furnished each council member and as listed on the consent calendar; seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Eastman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Eastman, Galloway, Murray and Sidhu. Noes — 0. Motion Carried) 1. Receive and file minutes of the Community Services Board meeting of October 13, 2011 and the Cultural and Heritage Commission meeting of November 17, B105 2011. 2. Support the recommendations included in the Citygate feasibility summary report for sharing of fire and EMS services between the cities of Anaheim, Fullerton and D129 Orange, direct staff to develop a plan to accomplish the merger or contracting of support services, and provide for a foundational agreement that would allow for the continued expansion of shared services into the future. 3. Authorize an appropriation adjustment to increase the Police Department's D160 revenue and expenditure appropriations in fiscal year 2011/12 under the fiscal year 2010 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant by $300,000. 4. Authorize the Chief of Police, or his designee, to enter into a Sub - grantee agreement with the City of Santa Ana, in an amount not to exceed $1,843,461, for reimbursement of funds expended for the purchase of equipment, services, and training authorized under the fiscal year 2011 Urban Area Security Initiative AGR- 4032.G Grant; amend the Police Department's revenue and expenditure appropriations in AGR- 4032.G.0.1 fiscal year 2011/12 accordingly; approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with Santa Ana; authorize the Purchasing Agent to make the appropriate purchases as approved by the Department of Homeland Security in the Investment Justification proposal and, if Council Policy 4.0 is in conflict with federal or state procedures governing this grant, waive those conflicting provisions of Council Policy 4.0; and authorize the Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2012 Page 8 of 13 Purchasing Agent to comply with the appropriate federal or state procedures with regard to purchases made under this grant. 5. Reject all bids for the Security Enhancements Project, Phase 2, at the Anaheim D175 Convention Center. 6. Approve speed lumps on Solomon Drive, Calle Diaz and Calle Da Gama D175 between Camino Pinzon and Avenida Portola as a traffic calming measure. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 4 (Mayor Tait and Council Members Eastman, Murray and Sidhu. Noes — 0. Abstention — 1: Mayor Pro Tem Galloway. Motion Approved AGR- 5706.37" Approve the Third Amendment to Agreement with Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc., formerly known as PB Americas, Inc., to reflect a name change. 8. Approve a Design and Engineering Service Agreement with Tetra Tech Bas, Inc., AGR -7116 dba KFM Engineering, in an amount not to exceed $360,000, for the State College Boulevard and La Palma Avenue Intersection Improvements. 9. Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute Contract Change AGR - 6796.0.1 Order No. 1, and any related documents, in favor of Marina Landscape, Inc., in the amount of $112,574.10, for the Anaheim Coves landscape planting and two year plant establishment project. 11. Approve and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to execute and to AGR - 2815.111.0.3 take such actions as are necessary to implement and administer the one -time Project Change Request, any other related documents,.with Equifax Information Services LLC, in the amount of $3,400, which will provide necessary information needed to meet the requirements of the Dodd -Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Financial Protection Act. 12. Approve and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to execute, AGR- 5762.1 implement and administer the First Amendment to Agreement with MWH Americas, Inc., in the amount of $175,407, to provide additional consulting services and engineering support during construction of the Water Recycling Demonstration Project. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -010 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL D124 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain real properties or interests therein (City Deed Nos. 11463- 11471, 11474, 11476- 11478). 14. RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -011 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of D124 Anaheim certain real properties or interests therein (City Deed Nos. 11479 and 11480) Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2012 Page 9 of 13 15. RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -012 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEM authorizing the Department of Public Works Director, or her designee, to submit a cost sharing matching grant application for R100 funding from the Urban Forestry Grant Program entitled, "An Urban Forest for Every City," as provided through Proposition 40 and/or Proposition 84 and if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of such project assistance on behalf of the City and amending the budget accordingly. 16. RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -013 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEM authorizing the Public Utilities General Manager or R100 her designee to submit a cost sharing matching grant application for Anaheim's Water Efficient Irrigation System and Hydro- Generation Projects under the WaterSMART Grant Program, to accept such funds as awarded, on behalf of the City of Anaheim, from the United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation, and to take such actions in furtherance of the grant and amend the budget. 18. ORDINANCE NO. 6232 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to zoning (Reclassification No. 2011 - 00244; DEV2011- C280 00070; 2201 East Cerritos Avenue; Introduced at Council meeting of January 24, 2012, Item No. 21). 19. ORDINANCE NO. 6233 (ADOPTION) AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving the sixth amended and restated franchise agreement for the collection, handling, processing, recycling, transportation and C280 disposal of solid waste with the city limits of Anaheim for Republic Waste Services of Southern California, LLC dba Anaheim Disposal (Introduced at the Council meeting of January 24, 2012, Item No. 24). 20. ORDINANCE NO. 6234 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE M142 CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapters 18.10, 18.38, 18.42 and 18.92 of Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to emergency shelters. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR: 10. Authorize the Fire Department, as a Sub - grantee to the County of Orange, to accept $250,000 of State Homeland Security Grant Program fiscal year 2009 D129 funding for the purchase of video conferencing, video training equipment, and video services from Vidyo, Inc., increase Fire Department's fiscal year 2011/12 revenue and expenditure appropriations accordingly, waive City Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the Purchasing Agent to make additional purchases from Vidyo, Inc. Fire Chief Bruegman announced this item would have the Fire Department accepting $250,000 of State Homeland Security Grant monies from a 2009 grant that was originally given to the City of Santa Ana under the UASI program. Anaheim and Santa Ana were collectively working toward a video -based conferencing project and Santa Ana had Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2012 Page 10 of 13 received the funds on behalf of the partnership. As Santa Ana was no longer pursuing its project, Anaheim was now able to accept the funds on behalf of a project already initiated in several Anaheim fire station conferencing centers. He added much of the infrastructure was already in place and these funds would help expand and allow for its completion as well as to set up a countywide effort which was the original intention of the grant. Council Member Eastman moved to approve Item No. 10, seconded by Mayor Tait. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5 (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Eastman, Galloway, Murray and Sidhu). Noes — 0. Motion carried. 17. RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -014 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL R100 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEM amending and restating the procedures and rules of order for the conduct of City Council meetings. Cristina Talley, City Attorney, reported this item was brought forward at the Mayor's request and a resolution which amended and restated the City Council's meeting rules to set reasonable time limits on testimony provided at public hearings was prepared. Currently, she stated, Council rules did allow for a restriction to be placed on the amount of time for an individual to give testimony at public hearings; they did not have the right to unlimited time. This resolution would impose specific time limits on those persons who wished to speak at noticed public hearings, consistent with the amount of time persons were taking to provide public testimony both in favor and in opposition to matters that came before the Council on noticed public hearings. She added, the time limits also provided for a reasonable opportunity for those to be heard so they did afford protection of due process rights in connection with these public hearings and were consistent with time limits imposed in other Orange County cities. Council Member Sidhu remarked that he did not support time limits for public hearings, preferring to listen to comments in full, both in support or against a matter. Mayor Pro Tern Galloway moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -014 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending and restating the procedures and rules of order for the conduct of City Council meetings, seconded by Council Eastman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 3: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Eastman and Galloway). Noes — 2: (Council Members Murray and Sidhu). Motion Carried. 21. ORDINANCE NO. 6235 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM creating a pilot program for the operation of self - service M142 bicycle sharing systems within the City of Anaheim. Sheri Vander Dussen, Planning Director, reported this proposal would establish a one year pilot program allowing bicycle sharing systems in Anaheim at no cost to the taxpayer. Bike Nation, was interested in establishing a bicycle sharing system in Anaheim, a service in which bicycles were made available for shared public use. The goal was to provide free or low cost access to bicycles for short distance trips and the bikes could then be an alternative to public access or driving a private vehicles similar to services offered around the world and in several U.S. cities, including Boston, Washington D.C., San Francisco Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2012 Page 11 of 13 and Denver. She noted this service was also popular on university campuses and that Orange County Transportation Authority planned to launch a bicycle sharing system in the city of Fullerton, similar to that envisioned for Anaheim. Most bicycle sharing programs used a membership based system of short-term bicycle rental and to encourage usage, system operators typically offered free rentals for the first half hour with graduated fees for longer rental periods. Members would be able to check out a bicycle from a network of automated bicycle stations, ride to their destination, and return the bicycle to a different station. Ms. Vander Dussen noted that in order to offset the costs associated with establishing and operating these systems, including the free short term rentals, the operator would be allowed to sell advertising space on the bicycles and on the bicycle stations, however, if placed in the resort, advertising would be prohibited. She highlighted the many benefits of bicycle sharing systems; i.e., increased mobility of residents and visitors between the Convention Center to the Resort to the MetroLink station as well as other entertainment destinations, such as Angel Stadium and the Honda Center, and reducing the number of private automobile trips, all of which were consistent with the goals of SB 375 designed to reduce miles traveled by private vehicles. A successful bike sharing system would also complement other on -going sustainability efforts in Anaheim as it was recognized that sustainability was important to groups considering Anaheim as their venue for meetings. The proposed ordinance would establish a one year pilot program and permit the City to authorize a bike sharing system beginning on May 1s At the end of this trial period, Council would receive a report on the effectiveness of the system and could determine whether to continue, modify or terminate the program. In addition, the Department could collect and analyze system data in order to determine the rate of usage, popular destinations and other beneficial information, which would make provide a clearer understanding of transportation needs in the major activity centers. Ms. Vander Dussen remarked that under the proposed ordinance, bike rental stations would be allowed in all non - residential zones including mixed use residential zones, and the kiosk could be located on public or private property. Vendors would assume all of the cost and liabilities of establishing and operating the system and in return would receive all proceeds from bike rental fees and advertising revenue. As a result, the system would be operating at no cost to the Anaheim taxpayers during the pilot period. Bike Nation, she explained, had expressed interest in moving forward with the sharing system in Anaheim and was prepared to meet all of the requirements. Council Member Murray remarked this service was one of the bright spots on the horizon for the city and allowed Anaheim to market -test the Bike Nation system. She requested a workshop in early March to see the equipment and bicycles and to introduce Bike Nation, a company that had looked at systems around the world and came up with a safe, innovative approach. She added many of the jobs would be local and this was 100 percent by America and would help achieve Anaheim's objectives for climate laws. Council Member Murray then moved to introduced ORDINANCE NO 6235 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM creating a pilot program for the operation of Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2012 Page 12 of 13 self - service bicycle sharing systems within the City of Anaheim, seconded by Council Member Sidhu. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Eastman, Galloway, Murray and Sidhu). Noes — 0. Motion Carried. 22. Consider an appointment to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Budget, B105 Investment, and Technology Commission to a term ending June 30, 2013 (Jeffrey McNutt). Budget, Investment and Technology Commission: Appointment: Council Member Murray requested a continuance of this appointment to the next Council meeting. Mayor Tait moved to continue this item to February 28, 2012, seconded by Council Member Eastman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Eastman, Galloway, Murray and Sidhu. Noes — 0. Motion Carried. CITY COUNCIL, ACTING AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 23. RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -015 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE R100 ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, authorizing investment of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund. Mayor Pro Tem Galloway moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -015 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ANAHEIM REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, authorizing investment of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund, seconded by Council Member Murray. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Eastman, Galloway, Murray and Sidhu). Noes — 0. Motion Carried. Report on Closed Session Actions: None Council Communications: Council Member Eastman commented on the first Black History event to come to Anaheim, a well- attended, colorful parade and cultural fair and an event to look forward to for the next year. She announced the Art Crawl coming up where residents and visitors could enjoy art in different forums and the Cypress College Foundation gala on February 25 in which Bruno Serato and Paul and Carol Bostwick would be recognized. Council Member Sidhu announced the upcoming free dental clinic at the Seven Day Dental Clinic on February 12 on a first come first served basis, and gave tribute to Ronald Reagan's 101S birthday on February 6. Council Member Murray spoke of her priorities for 2012 which would focus on neighborhood vitality and economic prosperity, and the quality of life for all residents, businesses and visitors. She would like to see the re- establishment of the Anaheim Council Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2012 Page 13 of 13 Neighborhood Improvement Fund and to tie economic growth across Anaheim to programs and projects focused solely on those neighborhood improvements and requested Council's support in bringing back a discussion at a future agenda. Council Member Eastman supported a discussion item on this program. Regarding graffiti abatement, Council Member Murray requested a status report on how to improve the current graffiti abatement contract be provided at the next Council meeting and that staff conduct the research needed to find the best practices to develop a comprehensive solution to this problem. Council Member Eastman offered her support on that request as well. Another priority was the rebuilding of police and fire personnel, which had through attrition, recession and budget cutbacks, been stretched thin trying to provide reliable services for the community. For the next fiscal year budget, she hoped to build services and resources for the two departments and looked forward to working with staff on steps to accomplish that goal. Lastly, Council Member Murray requested the closed session item on the City Manager be expanded to allow for performance discussion. Mayor Pro Tern Galloway announced the Anaheim Transportation Network encouraged the public to attend an open house and public hearing for the proposed expansion of the Anaheim Resort Transit service to improve travel options and connectivity between major Orange County destinations and services for the employees of the Resort, to be held at the Brookhurst Community Center on February 21 She then recognized City /HP employee, Wes Fuller, IT Helpdesk Team Lead. Adjournment: At 8:10 P.M., with no other business to conduct, Mayor Tait adjourned the February 7, 2012 Council meeting. R spec ully sub i ed, Linda N. Andal, CIVIC City Clerk