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proven a great success as shown with the recent NAMM convention, which garnered almost
$94 million in revenues.
Recognizing long term City retirees with more than 20 years of service
Walter Jerz, Human Resources, introduced and recognized those employees with 20 to 40
years of dedicated service to the city.
Acceptance of Other Recounitions (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing the Youth Leadership America graduates
John Nguyen thanked the city for its generous support of this organization, now in its 11 year
of promoting leadership in Anaheim youths.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items, except public hearing):
Cecil Jordan Corcoran, Outreach Homeless Ministries, pointed out security challenges at
Western High School and other gang related concerns.
Dr. Wayne Palmer, resident, introduced Anaheim Business Cares, an organization seeking to
change the attitude and direction of the City's youth. He indicated this organization offered
scholarships, job placement, and was dedicated to helping youths become productive members
of society.
John Dunn, business owner, urged a solution, other than a civilian police review board, to look
into police issues as those potential civilian members could become subject to litigation and end
up costing the city much needed revenue in defense costs.
William Fitzgerald, Anaheim Home, supported elections by district, which in his opinion would
offset the City's political ties to Disneyland.
John Nguyen, Sister City Association, updated council on recent activities; including an
exploratory trip to China in search of new sister city relationships.
Michael Baker, Boys and Girls Club, provided an end -of -year update of the Club's activities.
There were 2,524 kids served, 450 per day with outreach efforts to six of the 12 priority
neighborhoods. He announced on February 19 the White House Restaurant would serve its
500,000 pasta meal to the Boys and Girls Club, thanking Bruno Serrato and his foundation for
underwriting this program. He also announced the April 6 th fund - raising gala, which would raise
a third of the budget necessary to offer the Boys and Girls Club services.
James Robert Reade, resident, offered his viewpoint on gangs.
Dorothy Rose thanked Mayor Tait for including the Orange County Symphony at the State of the
City event in February and announced the next concert on February 10 featuring French
masterworks.
Sonia Hernandez remarked that regrettably Anaheim Hills was a different world from that of
central Anaheim.
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Danny Ramirez, Hollydale, asked council to take action against James Robert Reade for his
racist and inflammatory remarks. He also encouraged the police advisory board to represent
the people the police department served and not appointees by the city council.
Alexandra Lopez urged the video regarding the death of Martin Hernandez be made public.
Lenora Diaz asked for translation services at city council meetings, stating all Anaheim's
residents should be able to have a voice.
A representative for the Anaheim Performing Arts Center Foundation stated it was their mission
to build a new performing arts center in the city and updates on this effort would be produced.
Duane Roberts, resident, felt the Police Chief's advisory board appeared to have no interest in
police officer involved shootings, and the events that took place during the July protest, which
did not speak well to their consideration as a civilian oversight committee.
German Santos, resident, discussed his challenges with various police agencies related to an
engineering project in Bogota, Columbia.
Nancy Ortiz, resident, requested translation services to provide basic access to information to
residents.
Joanne Sosa, Take Back Anaheim, warned council that this organization stood ready to make
their opposition known should council reconsider a transient occupancy tax subsidy for future
developers.
William Grisolia discussed the development subsidy related to Garden Walk development
encouraging council to make sure the best deal possible was made for the people of Anaheim.
Ron Bengochea, resident, remarked he was not against development, but was against
development subsidies in the form of transient occupancy tax incentives.
Lilian Forry, resident, also spoke out against a hotel tax subsidy remarking tax monies should
be used to help the communities in Anaheim rather than line the pockets of developers.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Kring removed Item No. 5 from the consent calendar for further discussion and
Council Member Brandman pulled Item Nos. 9 and 16. Mayor Tait declared a potential conflict
of interest on Item No. 13 and 18, as his firm had done work with those parties. Council
Member Eastman waived reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions and to approve the
balance of the consent calendar as presented, seconded by Council Member Kring. Roll Call
Vote: Ayes — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Brandman, Eastman, Kring and Murray.)
Noes — 0. Motion Carried.
D117 1. Approve the Investment Portfolio Report for December 2012.
2. Appoint Carolyn Lyding to a four -year term ending January 28, 2017 and Claudia Lara to
B105 an unexpired term ending August 22, 2015 on the Anaheim Workforce Investment
Board, representing business.
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3. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, CMV Electric, Inc., in the amount of
AGR -7452 $333,459, for the Lomita Claredge Street Lighting Project and authorize the Finance
Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions.
4. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Land Forms Construction, in the
AGR -7453 amount of $306,118.65, for median and sidewalk improvements on Imperial Highway
(760' north of Avenida Bernardo South to Avenida Bernardo South), waive minor
irregularities associated with the bid documents, authorize the Finance Director to
execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions and increase the Public
Works Department fiscal year 2012/13 revenue and expenditure appropriations by
$306,119.
6. Approve the Right of Way -State Highway Permanent Easement Agreement and
Easement Deed with the State of California Department of Transportation for the
AGR -7455 Riverdale Avenue overpass for the westbound SR 91 freeway widening project
(northbound SR -55 /westbound SR -91 Connector to Tustin Avenue) and authorize the
acceptance of a $500 payment.
7. Approve Cooperative Agreement No. C -2 -1993 with the Orange County Transportation
AG R-7456 Authority and the cities of Buena Park and Orange for the Ball Road Traffic Signal
Synchronization Project (Holder Street in Buena Park to Tustin Street in Orange).
8. Approve a Grant Deed and a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Alan Nguyen and
AGR -7457 David Nguyen, in the amount of $166,000, for the purchase of remnant city property
located at 1793 South Carnelian Street (APN 129 - 393 -28).
10. Approve the First Amendment to Agreement with KFM Engineering, Inc., increasing the
not -to- exceed amount to $720,000 for additional services for the Tustin Avenue and La
AGR- 6026.1 Palma Avenue widening and intersection improvements.
11. Approve Amendment No. 2 to District Agreement No. 12 -501 with the State of California
Department of Transportation and Foothill /Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency for
AGR- 4229.2 design and permitting services relating to the Weir Canyon Road /SR -241 Interchange,
amending the termination date to December 31, 2015.
12. Approve Amendment No. 3 to District Agreement No. 12 -439 with the State of California
Department of Transportation for design and right of way acquisition services for the
AGR - 1644.3 Gene Autry Way /1 -5 Freeway Interchange Project, amending the termination date to
December 31, 2013.
13. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated Site
License Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company (AT &T), which authorizes AT &T to upgrade their interior cell site infrastructure
AGR- 1674.A to a Distributed Antenna System at the Anaheim Convention Center and authorize the
Executive Director of the Convention, Sports & Entertainment to execute any other
related documents, and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the
agreement.
Mayor Tait reported a potential conflict of interest on this item as his firm had worked with AT &T.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 4: (Council Members: Brandman, Eastman, Kring and Murray.) Noes — 0.
Abstention — 1: Mayor Tait. Motion to approve carried.
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11100 14. RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -009 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the destruction of certain city records more than
two years old (Public Works).
15. RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -010 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
P124 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim
certain real properties or interests therein (City Deed Nos. 11528, 11529, and 11530).
17. RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -012 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM closing a portion of Convention Way between Hotel Way and
11100 the southeast corner of the Convention Center's Exhibit Hall D to vehicular traffic for
purposes of traffic control.
18 RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -013 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM vacating an easement for road and public utility purposes
Pilo located at the former intersection of Atchison Street and Water Street, pursuant to
California Streets and Highway Code Section 8330, et seq. - Summary Vacation
(Abandonment No. ABA 2013 - 00253).
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -014 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM vacating four public service easements located at 500 South
Atchison Street pursuant to California Streets and Highway Code Section 8330, et seq. -
Summary Vacation (Abandonment No. ABA 2011 - 00241).
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -015 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM vacating a portion of a public service easement located at 601
South Atchison Street pursuant to California Streets and Highway Code Section 8330, et
seq. - Summary Vacation (Abandonment No. ABA 2013 - 00260).
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -016 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM vacating a public service easement located upon Assessor's
Parcel Number 037 - 301 -30 pursuant to California Streets and Highway Code Section
8330, et seq. - Summary Vacation (Abandonment No. ABA 2013 - 00261).
Mayor Tait reported a potential conflict of interest on this item as his firm had worked with
parties involved in No. 18. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 4: (Council Members: Brandman, Eastman,
Kring and Murray.) Noes — 0. Abstention — 1: Mayor Tait. Motion to approve carried.
19. RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -017 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM vacating a portion of a public service easement located at 700
East South Street pursuant to California Streets and Highway Code Section 8330, et
Pilo seq. - Summary Vacation. (Abandonment No. 2010 - 00210).
20. RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -018 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM vacating a public service easement located at 1800 South
Pilo Harbor Boulevard pursuant to California Streets and Highway Code Section 8330, et
seq. - Summary Vacation (Abandonment No. 2013 - 00256).
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -019 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM vacating a public service easement located at 1818 South
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Harbor Boulevard pursuant to California Streets and Highway Code Section 8330, et
seq. - Summary Vacation (Abandonment No. 2013- 00257).
21. RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -020 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
P100 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM vacating a public service easement located at 4905 East
Hunter Avenue pursuant to California Streets and Highway Code Section 8330, et seq. -
Summary Vacation (Abandonment No. ABA 2013 - 00255).
22. RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -021 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2010 -008 for the purpose of
D154 modifying a certain classification designated as Administrative Management.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -022 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2010 -009 for the purpose of adding,
deleting and /or modifying certain classifications designated as Middle Management.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -023 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2010 -011 for the purpose of
modifying certain classifications designated as Professional Management.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2010 -010 for the purpose of
modifying those classifications designated as Supervisory Management.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2000R -129 for the purpose of
modifying those classifications designated as Fire Safety Management.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -026 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing rates of compensation for classifications assigned
to the Anaheim Municipal Employees Association, General Employees.
23. ORDINANCE NO. 6266 (ADOPTION) AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Ordinance No. 5454, as
C280 previously amended (Miscellaneous Case No. 2010 - 00484) (Public hearing held at the
Council meeting of December 18, 2012, Item No. 33; Introduced at Council meeting of
January 15, 2013, Item No. 16).
24. ORDINANCE NO. 6267 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM establishing the campaign contribution limit for the election cycle commencing
E127 January 1, 2013, pursuant to Anaheim Municipal Code Section 1.09.050 (Introduced at
the Council meeting of January 15, 2013, Item No. 17).
25. ORDINANCE NO. 6268 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM amending the zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal
C280 Code relating to zoning (Reclassification No. 2012 - 00250; 501 South West Street, DEV
2012- 00117).
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
5. Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve an agreement with CSP, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $106,000, for consulting services related to the 2012 Enhanced Collaborative
AGR -7454 Model to Combat Human Trafficking Grant program.
Council Member Kring asked for a status report on this program as it continued into its second
year.
Chief John Welter reported this was an agreement with CSP, Inc. for consulting services related
to the 2012 Enhanced Collaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking Grant program, an
agreement that coincided with earlier work in human trafficking begun in late 2011. Staff was
asking for approval of a $106,000 grant to be allocated to CSP to fund the salary benefits and
training expenses for one full -time task force administrator to cover a two year program ending
in October 2014. The goals would be to conduct proactive investigations on sex and labor
trafficking crimes in Orange County and to increase the identification of all forms of human
trafficking as well as to offer victims a comprehensive array of restorative services.
This program was important, he explained, as several years ago, the Police Department made a
dramatic change in tactics in addressing prostitution with the goal of rescuing women from their
pimps and helping redirect their lives in a more positive direction. The Department realized that
young women across this country including those who were smuggled into the country to
engage in prostitution were actually victims of crime and the pimps were the offenders and
suspects. This role transition, he stated, was the basis of a new approach in which prostitution
activity was viewed as a potential human sex trafficking offense and strategies were then
adopted to help women escape prostitution and life under control of a pimp. In the area of
prosecution, he noted, these grants allowed the Department to approach the District Attorney's
office for help in prosecuting. Originally, he explained, the District Attorney's office had some
concerns about whether or not this would work because they had only prosecuted three pimp
arrests from 2008 to 2011, however in presenting newly reformed street prostitutes as victims in
court, the District Attorney's office realized the unique approach could garner more successful
prosecutions. The Anaheim Police Department (APD) vice sergeant and investigators hosted
meetings and training sessions with Deputy District Attorneys to outline the new approach and
its greater impact on prostitution and its capacity to save young girls lives. Prosecutors
recognized that the jury appeal in presenting these stories of human trafficking and equating it
to "sex slavery" would be beneficial to their prosecution. He noted the Vice Sergeant in APD
quickly became a court expert in pimping, pandering and human trafficking and a number of
successful prosecutions over the last year brought confidence and enthusiasm towards
Anaheim's human trafficking filings by the District Attorney's office, as such cases were now
accompanied by a reputation for quality, thoroughness and jury appeal. To date, he pointed
out, every case had been successfully adjudicated to the satisfaction of the vice investigators
and District Attorney's Office.
The most significant impact on this approach, Chief Welter remarked, had been development of
this innovative method to address prostitution and Anaheim had been widely recognized
nationally and internationally for this program. Anaheim's vice personnel now traveled across
the state presenting case studies as part of a human trafficking investigations course and it was
hoped this would allow future partnership with other police agencies and non - profit
organizations to save the lives of victims rather than treating them as suspects.
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Statistics for 2012 reflected 251 investigations conducted, 33 victims recovered, all of whom
were offered assistance and resources through the CSP advocate programs. Twenty -five
subjects were charged with pimping, pandering, and human trafficking and many of those were
receiving prison sentences up to 16 years. He added a brothel had been located in Anaheim
with subjects working as prostitutes which led to the arrest and prosecution of a single pimp,
with numerous working women. Since the beginning of 2013, the Department identified two
additional brothels operating in the city, three subjects that were arrested, six additional
trafficking victims that were recovered, one of whom was a juvenile.
Chief Welter ended his presentation stating this award would allow CSP and the collaborative
partnership to continue this comprehensive approach at combating human trafficking, protecting
victims and prosecuting offenders. He added the department's philosophy was to prevent crime
and to use more than just arrest powers to solve problems that contributed to crimes in the City.
Council Member Kring supported this effort, noting other cities were getting involved in this
approach as well and moved to approve Item No. 5, seconded by Council Member Murray. Roll
Call Vote: Ayes — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Brandman, Eastman, Kring and
Murray.) Noes — 0. Motion Carried.
9. Approve the following Amendments with the Orange County Transportation Authority
AGR- 6713.1 (OCTA): Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. C -1 -2467 with OCTA, State of California
AGR- 6712.1 Department of Transportation and the cities of Buena Park and La Palma for the La
AGR- 6714.1 Palma Avenue Traffic Light Synchronization Program Project; Amendment No. 1 to
Agreement No. C -1 -2466 with OCTA, State of California Department of Transportation
and the cities of Cypress, Garden Grove, Los Alamitos, Orange, Stanton, Villa Park and
the County of Orange for the Katella Avenue Traffic Light Synchronization Program
Project; and Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. C -1 -2463 with OCTA, State of
California Department of Transportation and the cities of Fullerton, Placentia and Yorba
Linda for the Yorba Linda Boulevard Traffic Light Synchronization Program Project.
In an effort to ensure residents were aware of the public benefit from signal synchronization,
Council Member Brandman requested a staff report. Natalie Meeks, Public Works Director
reported with the extension of Measure M, there were specific monies set aside for signal
synchronization throughout the county. Orange County Transit Authority was the lead agency
on the three multijurisdictional projects under consideration, spanning several cities. She noted
OCTA required additional time to complete the projects and do the required timing and
adjustment of those signals and asked the city to enter into this amendment to the
Memorandum of Understanding to give them that additional time. She added the projects would
increase capacity, save travelers time, and reduce fuel consumption.
Council Member Kring discussed future maintenance of signal synchronization with Ms. Meeks
stating these projects required adjusting every three years and part of Measure M2 was for the
allocation of funds specifically for that purpose. She noted it was important to keep signals
adjusted as different traffic patterns were established over time.
Council Member Brandman moved to approve Item No. 9, seconded by Council Member
Murray. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Brandman, Eastman,
Kring and Murray.) Noes — 0. Motion Carried.
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16. RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -011 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
R100 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM requesting temporary closures to Caltrans State Route 57
northbound off -ramp for the Frozen Foods Foundation 5K (SR 57 northbound off -ramp at
Katella Avenue; February 24, 2013).
Natalie Meeks stated this resolution was a request from the Frozen Foods Foundation asking
for certain street closures to run a 5K race. She noted Anaheim had a number of successful
charitable 5K events and this was the first year for this organization who was working with
Angel's Baseball to use a similar route that the Angels Baseball Foundation used. That route,
she explained, was successful, had not created a traffic problem and staff had approved the
application.
Council Member Brandman requested details on the Frozen Food Foundation with Ms. Meeks
indicating it was a not - for - profit organization committed to furthering scientific research, public
awareness, and industry education regarding the nutritional and safety attributes of frozen
foods.
Council Member Brandman then moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -011 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Anaheim requesting temporary closures
to Caltrans State Route 57 northbound off -ramp for the Frozen Foods Foundation 5K, seconded
by Mayor Pro Tern Eastman. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council Members:
Brandman, Eastman, Kring and Murray.) Noes — 0. Motion Carried.
26. Determine that translation services are appropriate and authorize the City Clerk to take
necessary steps to provide Spanish translation services at Council meetings, for a one -
D113 year pilot period
City Clerk Linda Andal announced, at the request of Council Member Brandman, this report
examined translation services which could be provided during council meetings. A variety of
options were available, ranging from basic translation services to a full scope of services which
included translation of Spanish -to- English for podium comments, translation through listening
devices and document translation. She indicated that currently, the city offered translation
services at council meetings upon a 48 hour request and in addition, any person providing
comments through a personal translator was extended additional time to account for the
translation. Relating to translation of documents, Ms. Andal pointed out Anaheim's website
offered translation features for users that would translate the agenda into several languages,
including Spanish.
A survey of 26 cities had been conducted, focusing on those cities with a representation of at
least 33 percent of any one group. Fourteen cities did not provide services, ten cities provided
translation services upon request and two cities offered full translation services at every
meeting. She added Anaheim's current practice was consistent with other cities, however, in an
effort to insure council meetings were accessible to all, the Department was prepared to provide
full translation services to the community at each meeting and eliminating the 48 hour request
for those services. Spanish -to- English translation services could begin as early as the next
meeting with the Assistant City Clerk, who was fluent in Spanish and attended every meeting,
available for those speakers at the podium. For residents who wished to receive English -to-
Spanish translation through headsets, the Department was also prepared to provide that service
as well by reaching out to current city staff that received bilingual pay and were city- certified to
offer that service. She indicated this effort could be accomplished within 60 days.
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Ms. Andal ending the presentation indicating the method presented this evening, i.e., utilizing
the Assistant City Clerk to provide Spanish -to- English podium translation services, and city -
certified bilingual employees to offer translation services though headsets was not only the
most cost effective, but allowed the Department to offer bilingual opportunities to city employees
first. She added for comparison purposes, the staff provided service was anticipated to cost
about $5,000 per year while a vendor translation service for each meeting was slightly over
$20,000 a year. She noted staff recommended this level of translation services be placed on a
pilot program for 12 months to determine the use and need of English -to- Spanish translation
through headsets. After the pilot, she remarked, a report would be given with a
recommendation to formalize council's direction on this policy.
Council Member Brandman thanked the City Clerk for a comprehensive presentation, remarking
this service had been needed for some time and then moved to approve staff's
recommendation, seconded by Council Member Murray.
Council Member Kring remarked the school districts had 60 plus languages spoken and
wondered how the Department could accommodate other speakers. Ms. Andal responded, if
there was a request for translation services in other languages, the Department would
accommodate the need, however, for the purposes of translation services at every meeting, it
would reflect Spanish translation. Mayor Tait appreciated the cost effective method of providing
this service to the community.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Brandman, Eastman, Kring and
Murray.) Noes — 0. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING:
27. This is a public hearing to consider a resolution to find and determine that the proposed
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Plan is
adequate to serve as the required environmental documentation for the Brookhurst
Street Improvement Project (State Route 91 to Interstate 5).
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -027 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring Plan and determining their adequacy to serve as the required environmental
documentation for the Brookhurst Street Improvement Project.
Natalie Meeks, Public Works Director, indicated this public hearing was to consider the
environmental findings for the Brookhurst Widening Project, similar to projects completed on
Lincoln, Katella, and State College in which a widening capacity project was combined with a
beautification project to include additional landscaping and median improvements.
Mark Vukojevic, City Engineer, added this hearing would determine if the initial study and the
proposed mitigating negative declaration and mitigation monitoring plans for this project were
adequate. The project was on the north end of Brookhurst between the 5 and the 91 freeways
and it was one of two segments between Pacific Coast Highway and the 91 freeway that
remained four lanes in each direction. This project, he stated, would not only beautify those
sections but increase it to six lanes in each direction.
From a capacity standpoint, Mr. Vukojevic remarked, Brookhurst saw about 40,000 cars a day
and was operating at over capacity. The widening project would relieve this regional bottleneck,
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provide for drainage improvements occurring in this neighborhood, and include intersection and
safety improvements by adding a signalized intersection at Huntington Drive, just south of the
on /off ramp for the 91 freeway. He noted city staff met with the community on three occasions
as well as the with the West District Neighborhood Council and went through several different
studies and alternatives to determine which alternative would have the least impact to the
community, maximize the benefit and create the best solution for aesthetics and for drainage
and roadway capacity. He added the alignment that moved the road to the east side was
determined to be the alignment with the least amount of impact. The project would create wide,
unobstructed sidewalks with parkways, and would require the city to purchase 19 residential
properties. The widening would be along the east side, eliminate most of the driveways along
this segment, improve safety, and would also realign the intersection of Huntington Drive. He
noted when the city applied for this project two years ago, it was the top scoring project of all
Orange County in terms of its benefits and offered an opportunity to add beautification
components to the project, with a landscape plan acceptable to the community. With the
remnant parcels on the east side, he remarked, an opportunity was also created for a linear
greenbelt, which added to the beautification effort, improved storm water and helped with the
drainage situation on the east side of the street.
In summary, Mr. Vukokevic stated, the project would widen Brookhurst from four to six lanes,
included landscaping, raised medians, the realignment of Huntington Drive and the signalized
intersection and new underground storm drain system. The next step in the process would be
property purchasing in July 2013 and construction estimated for 2014.
Mayor Tait opened the public hearing establishing guidelines and time limits for speakers.
Ron Bengochea, resident, supported this project, stating it was long overdue and would relieve
the congestion experienced by travelers in that area.
With no other comments offered, Mayor Tait closed the public hearing.
Council Member Kring moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -027 A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving the Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Plan and determining their adequacy to serve as the
required environmental documentation for the Brookhurst Street Improvement Project,
seconded by Council Member Murray. Mayor Pro Tern Eastman spoke in support of this
project, inquiring whether there were any plans in the future to add dividers on some portion of
this roadway. Ms. Meeks responded there was no funding for dividers at this time, pointing out
that finding grants for median projects only was challenging, however, staff would continue to
look for funding. Mayor Pro Tern Eastman asked for continued updates on this issue as to
whether funding opportunities had been identified. Roll Call Vote: Ayes — 5: (Mayor Tait and
Council Members: Brandman, Eastman, Kring and Murray.) Noes — 0. Motion Carried.
CLOSED SESSION: At 6:36 P.M., Council recessed to closed session to consider Item No. 3.
The Council returned from Closed Session and Mayor Tait reconvened the Council meeting at
8:40 P.M.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION: None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
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Mayor Pro Tern Eastman announced she was looking forward to Orange County Black History
parade this coming Saturday in the downtown area, urging everyone to enjoy the food and
exhibits.
Council Member Kring remarked she was part of a poverty task force to help count the
homeless, thanking all the many volunteers for participating. She indicated this count would
help the city receive federal funds for the homeless. She congratulated Access California on
their successful gala last Sunday with over 700 supporters participating and to Charles Ahlers
for his significant contributions to the city as the head of the Visitor and Convention Bureau.
Council Member Murray acknowledged the good work of the poverty task with over 100
volunteers from businesses and community members and looked forward to the Black History
Parade on the promenade next Saturday. She wished Charles Ahlers well, remarking he had
played a big part in the growth of Anaheim's economy.
Council Member Brandman attended the memorial vigil for Michael Solis who had served as the
assistant principal of Anaheim High School, a long time educator who left the school district with
a remarkable legacy. He asked that this meeting be adjourned in his memory and in honor of
Kathleen Conroy, who had assisted Charles Ahlers in the Visitor and Convention Bureau for
many years.
ADJOURNMENT: At 8:49 P.M., Mayor Tait adjourned the January 29 meeting in memory of
Michael Solis and Kathleen Conroy.
Res c ully submitted,
Linda N. Andal, CMC
City Clerk