2014/11/25 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
AJOURNED MEETING OF NOVEMBER 25, 2014
The regular meeting of November 25, 2014 was called to order at 3:00 P.M. and adjourned to
4:30 P.M. for lack of a quorum. The regular adjourned meeting of November 25, 2014 was
called to order at 4:35 P.M. in the chambers of Anaheim City Hall, located at 200 S. Anaheim
Boulevard.
The meeting notice, agenda and related materials were duly posted on November 21, 2014.
PRESENT: Mayor Tom Tait and Council Members: Jordan Brandman, Gail Eastman, Lucilfe
Kring and Kris Murray.
STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Manager Paul Emery, City Attorney Michael Houston and City
Clerk Linda Andal.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS None
At 4:36 P.M., Mayor Tait recessed to closed session for consideration of the following items.
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code)
Name of Case: Dixie Diesel 8� Electric, Inc. et al. v. City of Anaheim, Orange Superior
Court Case No. 30-2013-00636461-CU-OE-CJC
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Subdivision 54956.8 of the Cafifornia Government Code)
Property: 200Q East Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA (Angels Stadium of Anaheim),
associated/adjacent parking lots and other property collectively identified as APNs 232-
011-02, 06, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 47, 48, 50 and portions of Parcels 1
and 2 of Parcel Map No. 2006-262, recorded in the Office of the County Recorder in
Book 357, Pages 25 through 34 of Parcel Maps, Orange County, California (as depicted
on diagram available at the office of the City Clerk)
Agency Negotiator: Tom Morton
Negotiating Parties: Angels Baseball, LP, Pacific Coast Investors, LLC, City of
Anaheim
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment Regarding Lease
City Council session reconvened at 5:06 P.M.
INVOCATION: Pastor Anna lervofino, The Rock Church in Anaheim
FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Pro Tem Kris Murray
PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing the Ebell Club of Canyon Hills, the Anaheim Public Library
Foundation, and the Friends of the Canyon Hills Library for their
contributions to the Canyon Branch Library Quiet Study Rooms
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Audrey Lujan, City Librarian, announced the Anaheim Pubiic Library Division was grateful to
three major community support groups for funding the design and construction of quiet study
space at the Canyon Hilfs Branch Library. The rooms would enable smali group study and
tutoring programs without disturbing other library users and were already in constant demand at
Central, East Anaheim and Haskett Branch Libraries. Representatives of the Ebell Club of
Canyon Hills, the Friends of the Canyon Hills Library and the Anaheim Public Library were in
attendance and briefly commented on their organizations.
Recognizing Dr. William I. Kott for his military and public service
Mayor Tait introduced Dr. William Kott, remarking he had been a World War II veteran who
served in General George Patton's army and was among the first troops to liberate the
Buchenwald Concentration Camp. Awarded the European African Middle Eastern Campaign
Medal with two Battle Stars, the Combat Infantry Medal, the WWII Victory Medal, in 2013, Dr.
Kott received the Bronze Star for his valor at the Battle of the Bulge. Dr. Kott expressed his
appreciation to the City of Anaheim for this recognition, emphasizing that General Patton's
leadership, particularly in the Battle of the Bufge and through the march across Germany and
Austria, was instrumental in winning the war.
Proclaiming December 7, 2014, as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Mayor Tait recognized and introduced two American heroes, Ken Jahnke, a survivor of the USS
Oklahoma (one of eight battleships iost at Pearl Harbor) and John Spinnelli, a survivor of the
USS Pennsylvania, a battleship that sustained airstrike damage in dry dock. Retired Captain
Jahnke shared his wartime experiences, revealing that as a staff officer, he helped liberate the
Philippines under General Douglas McArthur and that his wife, Dr. Carman Jahnke, a retired
medical doctor, was also in the Philippines during the Japanese occupation. Retired Captain
Jahnke had served in three wars, and was aboard the aircraft carrier Valley Forge in Korea and
a commander of his own destroyer, Lloyd Thomas DD764, during the Vietnam Campaign.
ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing Jim Adams on his retirement from the Los Angeies/Orange
Counties Building and Construction Trades Council
Proclaiming November 2014, as American Diabetes Month
Monet Quick-Smits announced that one of the American Diabetes Association's objectives was
to raise awareness and an understanding of diabetes, its consequences, management and
prevention.
Proclaiming November 29, 2014, as Small Business Saturday
Adalberto Quijada, US Small Business Administration, announced Small Business Saturday
was relatively new and identified as an important component to the success of America's
economy. He appreciated the city's leadership on behalf of small businesses in Anaheim.
Proclaiming November 30, 2014, as Patriotism Begins at Home Day
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Prociaiming December 1, 2014, as World AIDS Day
Martin Salas, AIDS Services Foundation, Orange County, announced that after more than 30
years into this epidemic, the medical profession was now discussing eradication and zero
infections for the future.
ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: Mayor Pro Tem Murray requested Item No. 23
be postponed to December 23, 2015. Referencing Agenda Item No. 25, she requested Council
defer any action on the billboard and review and take action only on the two proposed
monument signs. She further requested Council table the action on the proposed agreement
with Clear Channel and the proposed ordinance amending Section 4.08 of the Municipal Code.
The City Attorney advised that any action related to the public hearing must be taken at the time
of the public hearing. The City Cierk reported staff had submitted a revised resolution for Item
No. 25 which would eliminate the freeway-oriented billboard and eliminate the digital advertising
panels in the two proposed monument signs as well as withdraw the licensing agreement with
Clear Channel and the proposed ordinance. The City Clerk advised that the revised resolution
had been distributed to Council and was currently available for public access and review.
With no objections raised, Mayor Tait continued Item 23 to December 23 and advised the
request relating to Item No. 25 would be considered under the public hearing.
PUBLIC COMMENTS {all agenda items, except pubfic hearings):
Prior to receipt of public comments, a brief decorum statement was provided by City Clerk,
Linda Andal.
Daniel DeMeyere, resident, brought up a number of issues he had regarding the Brookhurst
Street Widening project stating the neighborhood wanted the promised three lanes, the
intersection open to the neighborhood as it was prior to construction, and police patrol for illegal
parking on Fridays from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Kurt Brunner, resident, remarked that one of the reasons for the Brookhurst/West Crestwood
construction was to underground the power lines which was not the case, as undergrounding
stopped short of half the area residences. He also objected to 30 minute's notice on November
23` for an electrical power shutdown for an indefinite period of time with Thanksgiving foods
and other items in refrigerators subject to spoilage. He stressed that the value of his property
did not increase from this project and it had not improved his quality of life.
Mayor Tait requested a report back to Council on the lack of notice for the power shutdown and
suggested Mr. Bruhner speak to Dukku Lee, Public Utilities General Manager, regarding liability
claims. The Mayor added that he would ask for a workshop on this project to talk about some of
the issues that had been raised.
James Robert Reade, read a posting from his website, manuelangeldiaz.com.
R. Joshua Collins, activist, discussed the inability of the homeless, upon release from the Police
Department, to recover their befongings. He indicated specific instances had been outlined in
an email to the Mayor. Mayor Tait requested staff look into those specific situations adding that
a workshop or some other approach might be helpful on this subject for the community.
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Lou Lopez (Noble) spoke of the Ferguson decision and its resulting impacts in the nation,
believing that peace officer training in how to handfe individuals with mental issues was the
answer along with accountability for officers who exacerbate instead of manage situations.
William Fitzgerald spoke against a number of city council members, current and past, and their
decisions that he believed had damaged residents' quality of life in Anaheim.
Mayor Pro Tem Murray and Council Member Kring objected to inappropriate language used by
Mr. Fitzgerald referencing his behavior towards women and veterans.
Wally Courtney, resident, congratulated and thanked Gail Eastman for her four years of service
as a City Council Member serving the citizens of Anaheim, commenting on her honesty and
sincerity and the challenges that comes with carrying out civic responsibilities.
Joel Fick, resident, spoke in opposition to billbaards in general, stating if the proposed ARTIC
billboard was approved, he hoped no other billboards would be considered elsewhere in the
city. He stressed that billboards had been prohibited for six decades in Anaheim which
contributed to the aesthetics of neighborhoods and improved property values.
Paul Kott commended Council Member Eastman for her lifelong devotion and love for the City
of Anaheim as a City Council Member and as a Planning Commissioner and wished her wel{ in
the future. Speaking to the issue of billboards, he remarked the city banned that type of
advertising citywide and since 1991, billboards had decreased from 151 to 80 through attrition.
He added if Council moved forward to approve the ARTIC billboard, a 10 for 1 tradeoff should
be negotiated and approval over advertising content was critical.
Robert Brunette addressing short-term rentals, remarked they had an advantage over
businesses that were now paying transient occupancy taxes (TOT), and should be treated as a
type of hotel businesses and taxed appropriately. He urged Council to level the playing field for
all businesses paying TOT.
Julie Brunette remarked she had four short-term rentals on her street and they should have at
least been paying taxes for the cost of doing business in a neighborhood and for the privilege of
making money off the name of Anaheim.
Mark Daniels, resident, urged the Council to come together and to work out any differences and
divisive problems.
Triva Wishart remarked she was also opposed to the ARTIC billboard but that her real concern
was the signs that were now in city parks that identified events and appeared to be changed
often. Specifically her concerns were with the cost of buying, installing and maintaining those
signs. Mayor Tait requested a report regarding signage, cost and history of the current park
signs.
Victoria Michaels urged residents to meet their neighbors, make use of city parks, participate in
the community and attend council meetings. For the Council Members, she encouraged them
to make their decisions based on what was the best for the citizens of Anaheim.
Cynthia Ward expressed regret over the comments made by Mr. Fitzgerald towards Council
Member Eastman, a woman of integrity who had served her community. Referencing short
term rentals, she stated that putting a 100 percent commercial use in a residential neighborhood
had some impacts but no benefits and by charging transient occupancy taxes, those funds
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could be placed in a housing affordable fund or local parks fund for the benefit of that residential
area. Regarding the Ad Hoc Committee for baseball negotiations, she suggested it be tabled.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Addressing an earlier comment by Lou Lopez, Council Member Kring explained Anaheim Police
Officers were trained to work with mentally ill individuals and a mental service specialist
responded along with the officer for such catls for service. She added this practice was making
a difference in the treatment of inentally ill persons.
Referencing short term rentals, Council Member Eastman explained staff had been working on
that issue and a policy action had been established earlier this year which required short term
rentals to be licensed, registered with the city, and hold a business license. The plan moving
forward was for those businesses to be paying transient occupancy taxes at some point in time.
With two located in her neighborhood, she also shared some of the concerns voiced about
impacts.
Mayor Tait requested the City Attorney address Mr. Fitzgerald's comments and language. City
Attorney Michael Houston advised that the courts have indicated the public microphone for
public comments was afforded the highest form of first amendment speech and that profanity
and obscenity was not something that could be sanctioned by turning off the microphone or
stopping speech. The courts had upheld that only an actual disruption of a meeting was the
rationale. and basis for telling an individual he/she could no longer speak. He added it was also
appropriate for the pubfic itself and the City Council members to voice their own opposition to
those comments.
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: None
CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Eastman removed Item No. 12 for further discussion
and Council Member Kring pulled Item Nos. 8 and 16. Mayor Tait reported a potential conflict of
interest on Item Nos. 10, 11, 14 and 17 as his firm had worked this past year with OCTA and for
Southern California Edison. Council Member Kring moved to waive reading in full of all
brdinances and resolutions as presented and to adopt the balance of the consent calendar,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Murray. 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 October 2014.
D180 2• �Naive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the Purchasing
Agent to execute a Master Agreement with Arrow International, in an amount not to
exceed $30,000 per year, for the purchase of intraosseous infusion medical equipment
for the Fire Department's paramedic units for a period of one year, with up to four one-
year renewal options.
3. Accept the proposal of Allstar Fire Equipment, in an amount not to exceed $114,000 per
D180 year, for the purchase of Lion Apparel Corporation firefighting protective garments for a
period of three years, with up to two one-year renewal options, and authorize the
Purchasing Agent to execute the renewal options, in accordance with Request For
Proposal #8212.
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AGR-3611.A 4. Accept the proposal and execute an agreement with Turbo Data Systems, Inc., in the
amount of $286,495, for parking citation processing services for various city departments
for a one year period with up to six one-year optional renewals and authorize the
Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal options, in accordance with Request for
Proposal #8300.
5. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Moalej Builders, inc, in the amount
AGR-8590 of $1,243,337, for the Santa Ana River Trail Project afong the east property line of the
ARTIC project (Katella Avenue to Railroad Track) and authorize the Finance Director to
execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions.
6. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Lighting Fence Company, Inc., in
AGR-8591 the amount of $84,040, for the Katella Median Fence Project from Douglass Road over
AGR-8591.1 the Santa Ana River bridge, authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow
Agreement pertaining to contract retentions, and approve the Joint Participation
Agreement with the City of Orange for the design and construction of the Katella Median
Fence Praject.
AGR-8592 7. Award and approve Master Agreements, in substantial form, with CJ Concrete
AGR-8593 Construction, Inc., Golden State Constructors, Inc., Horizons Construction Company
AGR-8594 International, Inc., Hardy & Harper, Inc., HYM Engineering, Inc., Kalban, Inc., and
Martinez Concrete, in an amount not to exceed $250,000 per work order package, for
AGR-8595 concrete maintenance, repair, construction assessment and immediate response, and
AGR-8596 authorize the Public Works Director to execute, administer, and take the necessary
AGR-8597 actions to implement said Master Agreements.
AGR-8598
9. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Encroachment and Maintenance Agreement with
AGR- Gateway Apartments II, LLC adjusting the alignment of the sewer for project located at
8058.1.1 2100 East Orangewood Avenue.
10. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Cooperative Agreement C-1-2958 with the Orange County
Transportation Authority for right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation for the
AGR-7084.3 Lakeview Widening Project south of the OC Bridges Grade Separation Project and
increase the Public Works revenue and expense appropriation by $961,425.
Mayor Tait recorded an absfention on this item. Motion to approve made by Council Member
Kring, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Murray. RoN Call Vote: AYES — 4: (Mayor Pro Tem Murray
and Council Members: Brandman, Eastman and Kring.) NOES — 0. ABSTENTION — 1: Mayor
Tait. Mofion to approve carried.
11. Approve the Cooperative Agreement No. C-3-2137 with the Orange County
AGR-8599 Transportation Authority (OCTA) stating the roles of OCTA and the City regarding the
Anaheim Regional Transportation fntermodal Center operation and maintenance and
authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the agreement, any related documents
or agreements, and take any actions necessary to implement and administer the
agreement.
Mayor Tait recorded an abstention on this item. Motion to approve made by Council Member
Kring, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Murray. Roll Call Vote: AYES — 4: (Mayor Pro Tem Murray
and Councif Members: Brandman, Eastman and Kring.) NOES — 0. ABSTENTION — 1: Mayor
Taif. Motion to approve carried.
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AGR- 13. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer the
2895.C.1 First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Enviro-Tox Services, Inc.,
extending the agreement to August 31, 2017 for environmental health risk assessment
services.
D182 14. Authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designee, to take such actions as are
necessary or advisable to accept a$237,529.13 reimbursement payment from Southern
California Edison (SCE) for sums paid by the City of Anaheim that were billed in error on
SCE Invoice PBC0001-2007 relating to the San Onofre Nuclear Generation Station.
Mayor Taif recorded an abstention on this item. Mofion to approve made by Counci/ Member
Kring, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Murray. Roll Call Vote: AYES — 4: (Mayor Pro Tem Murray
and Council Members: Brandman, Eastman and Kring.) NOES — 0. ABSTENTION — 1: Mayor
Tait. Motion to approve carried.
15. Accept donations from City businesses and community partners to be used for events
D175 scheduled to commemorate the ARTIC Grand Opening, in the approximate amount of
$75,000 to date, which has been pledged to fund the celebration.
17. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-202 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
D175 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Director of Public Works or designee to submit
five improvement project(s) grant applications to the Orange County Transportation
Authority for funding under Project O- The Regional Capacity Program under Measure
M2 on behalf of the City of Anaheim, and if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of such
grant on behalf of the City and amending the budget for fiscal year accordingly.
Mayor Tait recorded an abstenfion on this item. Mofion to approve made by Council Member
Kring, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Murray. Rol! Call Vote: AYES — 4: (Mayor Pro Tem Murray
and Council Members: Brandman, Eastman and Kring.) NOES — 0. ABSTENTION — 1: Mayor
Tait. Motion to approve carried.
D175 18. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-203 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM designating Dresden Street from La Palma Avenue to
Catherine Drive, and Frances Drive from Dresden Street to west end of street as "Permit
Parking Only" Street within Permit-Eligible Parking District No. 17 ("Anaheim Memorial").
R100 19. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-204 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM requesting temporary closures to Caltrans I-5 Offramps for
Disney's Star Wars 10K (January 17, 2015; southbound I-5 at Harbor Boulevard,
northbound !-5 at Harbor Boulevard).
20. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-205 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
D129 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Fire Chief or his designee to submit a grant
application on behalf of the City of Anaheim to the Office of Domestic Preparedness of
the Department of Homeland Security for the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Assistance to
Firefighters Grant Program and if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of such grant on
behalf of the city and amending the budget for fiscal year 2014/2015 accordingly.
Authorize the Finance Director to carry forward into future fiscal years any unexpended
appropriation refated hereto.
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D175 21. ORDINANCE NO. 6311 (ADOPTION) AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM repealing Resolution No. 98R-94 and
expressing intent to comply with California Senate Bill No. 7 re{ating to prevailing wage
law for locally-funded Pubfic Works projects (Introduced at Council meeting of November
18, 2014, Item No. 35).
22. ORDINANCE NO. 6312 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
M142 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending portions of Chapter 6.30 (Smoking in Public
Places) of Title 6(Public Health and Safety) of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to
smoking and the use of electronic cigarettes in city-owned buildings (Introduced at
Council meeting of November 18, 2014, Item No. 36).
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
8. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Anaheim Family YMCA for the
AGR- Anaheim Achieves After-School Collaborative.
3140.B
Council Member Kring announced she felt this successful program warranted bringing it to the
attention of the community and had pulled it from the consent calendar for that purpose.
Terry Lowe, Director of Community Services, stated staff was recommending Council approve a
memorandum of understanding between the City and the Anaheim Family YMCA. The YMCA
was the lead agency in this program, however, he explained, it was a collaborative effort
between a nurriber of school districts, nonprofit providers and city departments who participated
in this after-school enrichment program at 47 campuses around the city. Every day during the
school year, educational enrichment and role models from the YMCA were present in locations
citywide to offer services through local colleges and universities, internships, and Americorp.
He added the programs were tailored to each school and since 1998, the program had
expanded and the YMCA had done an exemplary job of steering it.
Mr. Lowe added that the Memorandum of Understanding provided for the City's contribution to
this program which was essentially in-kind, by providing facilities as well as staff expertise,
especially for those working on junior and senior high school campuses.
Council Member Kring then moved to approve Agenda Item No. 8, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Murray. Roll Call Vote: AYES — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council Members: Brandman, Eastman,
Kring and Murray). NOES — 0. Motion Carried.
12. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and administer the
AGR- First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Robert G. Jones, dba Rancho Del Rio
1521.B Stables, to extend the lease an additional 12 months to allow $36,000 in rent credit to
pay the cost of correcting additional deferred maintenance and performing property
upgrades.
Council Member Eastman also brought this to the attention of the community, emphasizing the
Rancho Del Rio Stables offered noteworthy benefits to a wide variety of Anaheim residents.
John Woodhead, Community Development Director, reported that since 1990, the City leased
the property between the Honda Center and the Auto Center for use as an equestrian center
known as Rancho del Rio Stables. The site included 6.42 acres of land and certain City-owned
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improvements, including an administration building, a parking lot, and landscaping. The tenant,
Robert G. Jones, owned other site improvements, including portable horse stalls, a free-
standing horse barn, and a variety of equestrian training equipment. He indicated the stable
was open to the public and offered community classes to thousands of city and county residents
annually and in addition, hosted therapeutic riding programs, boy and girl scout programs, Parks
& Recreation classes, school field trips and after school programs.
He explained that in June 2012, the city entered into a new lease agreement with Robert G.
Jones that provided for an initial two year term followed by an automatic renewal year-to-year
term with an annual lease income of about $36,000 to the city. The lease also included a one-
time rent credit of up to $36,000 in exchange for the tenant making certain site improvements
adding that the tenant was now requesting that an additional rent credit be allowed. He noted
the proposed first amendment would aliow an additional $36,000 in rent credit over 12 months
to facilitate the tenant's ability to pay the costs of correcting additional deferred maintenance
and to perform certain property upgrades. The amendment would also lengthen the initial term
of the lease from two to three years, providing the tenant with ample time and opportunity to
make the necessary site improvements.
Council Member Eastman remarked she had seen the improvements Rancho Del Rio had
made, supported this amendment to the agreement and moved to approve Agenda Item No. 12,
seconded by Council Member Kring. Roll Call Vote: AYES — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council
Members: Brandman, Eastman, Kring and Murray.) NOES — 0. Motion Carried.
D113 16. RESOLUTION NO. 2014-201 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing the dates and time of regular meetings of the City
Council for the 2015 calendar year.
Council Member Kring advised she had requested this item be placed on the agenda to suggest
a change in meeting dates. It was her recommendation that the council meetings scheduled for
January 20, 2015 and February 17, 2015 be rescheduled to January 27 and February 24 to
take into consideration impacts of having council meetings follow a Monday holiday. Mayor Tait
stated he felt it was helpful for the public to have regularly scheduled meetings, such as the first
and third or second and fourth Tuesdays in a month and was reluctant to make changes in that
schedule and asked the City Clerk about the practice of other cities. City Clerk, Linda Andal,
responded that Anaheim was the only Orange County city who did not have a standing meeting
calendar of the first and third, second and fourth or one standing meeting during the week. She
further advised that the City Council could set, cancel or reschedule any meeting during the
calendar year. Discussion was held on the merits of this suggested change with Mayor Tait
indicating he would be supportive of the request.
Council Member Kring moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2014-201, OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAEHIM establishing the dates and time of regular meetings of
the City Council for the 2015 calendar year with an amendment changing the January 2p�
council meeting to January 27 and the February 17 council meeting to February 24
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Murray. Roll Call Vote: AYES — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council
Members: Brandman, Eastman, Kring and Murray.} NOES — 0. Motion Carried.
23. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, creating an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee of less
than a quorum of the City Council to advise the Council and to advise staff in matters
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related to negotiating an extended or new lease(s) pertaining to Angels Stadium of
Anaheim and surrounding city-owned property.
Select two Council Members to serve on the ad-hoc advisory committee.
This item was continued to December 23, 2014.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
AGR-8600 24. This is a public hearing to consider and take action on an agreement regarding the
development and operating covenants relating to the granting of an economic
development subsidy to J Star Auto Group, Inc., with respect to the devefopment and
operation of a new Fiat automobife dealership and a new Maserati automobile
dealership located at 8200 E. Crystal Drive in accordance with the City of Anaheim
Automobile Dealership Economic Assistance Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-206 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM finding that the project described in an agreement Re
Development and Operating Covenants by and between the City of Anaheim and J Star
Auto Group, Inc. is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act; approving said agreement Re Development and Operating
Covenants; making certain findings in connection therewith; and authorizing the
execution and implementation of said agreement Re Development and Operating
Covenants.
This public hearing was considered at 6:54 P.M. The City Clerk announced the item and
reported staff had submitted a revised resolution which had been presented to the City Council
and made available to the public adding Section 6 to the resolution authorizing the Director of
Community Development to execute the agreement on behatf of the City of Anaheim with such
de minimis changes as approved by the City Attorney.
John Woodhead, Director of Community Development, reported that last June, Council adopted
a resolution establishing an automobile dealership economic assistance program to open new
dealerships or expand an existing dealership that would then be required to operate in the city
for 15 years. The city assistance was structured as a reimbursement in an amount equal to 40
percent of the sales tax increment generated over a 10 year period and assistance would only
be provided to the extent that the incremental sales tax was generated by the dealership and
received by the city. Mr. Woodhead pointed out the proposed agreement was consistent with
the principles of the program.
Since the adoption of the city's program, staff had been in discussion with several interested
dealerships including J Star Automotive Group, who operated a successful luxury pre-owned
auto dealership in the east end of the city at 8200 E. Crystal Drive. They had secured the rights
to become the point of sales for Maserati, Fiat and Alfa Romeo allowing the business to expand
as a new luxury car dealership while maintaining their existing business operation. Mr.
Woodhead explained the expansion would require an extensive remodel of the existing
dealership facility in line with Italian car manufacturing standards and would add 7,500 square
feet to their facility. The exterior of the building would be modified to include a glass fa�ade and
modern architectural details and the interior would be improved with high-end show rooms with
luxurious appointments and finishes at an estimated cost of $3 million.
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Mr. Woodhead stated as detailed in the summary report, required under California Government
Code and authored by Keyser Marston Associates, under the terms and provisions of the
agreement, J Star would be required to complete the expansion and remodel and operate a new
car dealership for a 15 year period. During this period, taxable transactions were projected to
be more than $975 million and over the 10 year assistance period the city would reimburse J
Star up to 40 percent of the incremental sales tax not to exceed the $3 million in improvement
costs with J Star estimated to receive a little over $1 million in net present value over the 10
year assistance period. During the 15-year operating period, Mr. Woodhead noted the city was
estimated to receive $4.2 million in net present dollars, which consisted of 60 percent of the
incremental sales tax during the assistance period, all of the incremental sales tax during the
last five years of the operating period as well as the base sales tax of the entire period. He
added that Jim Rabe, the principal economist of Keyser Marston Associates was present if
questions arose about the summary report.
Mr. Woodhead pointed out that although the resolution described the expansion as being less
than 10,000 square feet, the summary report referred to an expansion greater than 10,000
square feet. That report was based on a site plan which had been revised and reanalyzed and
that revised expansion would now reflect 7,500 square feet. He added the revised resolution
would approve the agreement and authorize the Director of Community Development to execute
an administrative agreement on behalf of the city with such de minimis changes as may be
approved by the city attorney.
Mayor Tait opened the public hearing.
William Fitzgera�d spoke in opposition to this matter.
Brian Chuchua representing Anaheim Small Business Organization was opposed to the tax
rebate, remarking J Star was already in business in Anaheim and this action would be a give-
away of taxpayer funds.
Jared Merrell, J Star Auto Group, emphasized this program was vital to the expansion of his
dealership and would create new jobs and generate more sales tax revenue to the city. He
added that this year the existing high-end used auto dealership branched into new car sales
with the addition of the Fiat brand, had added Maserati and held a ietter of intent to add Alfa
Romeo. He explained that all three brands had exacting dealership specifications and
standards that must be met in order to hold these franchises and would require a substantial
investment in expanding and upgrading the existing facility and this assistance agreement
would assure J Star would be able to do so. He also believed this program would encourage
existing and new dealerships to establish in Anaheim.
With no other comments, the Mayor closed the pubfic hearing.
Council Member Kring remarked she had supported the establishment of this program in order
to be competitive with the City of Orange and as a result, Anaheim would get a dealership in the
luxury car market. She disclosed she had met with the applicant to talk about the project and
would be supporting this agreement.
Mayor Pro Tem Murray remarked the intent of this program was for the expansion of existing
auto dealers or to open new dealerships in Anaheim. The program was a way to generate new
revenue without burdening taxpayers with additional taxes or fees, and in her opinion, was a
win-win when businesses chose to expand, create new jobs and additional sources of revenue.
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She disclosed she had met with the owner and had seen the expansion plans and would be
supporting this item.
Council Member Eastman stated it was inspiring to have a business owner who grew up in
Anaheim, start a business in Anaheim, and see it expand and that entering into this
public/private partnerships would enhance that growth and hopefully encourage other dealers to
do the same. Ms. Eastman also disclosed she had met with the applicant to update her on the
expansion plans.
Council Member Brandman aiso disclosed his meeting with the applicant and remarked he had
proposed this economic assistance plan to keep Anaheim economically competitive with its
neighbors and was in favor of this agreement and moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2014-
206, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM finding that the
project described in an agreement Re Development and Operating Covenants by and between
the City of Anaheim and J Star Auto Group, Inc. is categorically exempt from the provisions of
the California Environmental Quality Act; approving said agreement Re Development and
Operating Covenants; making certain findings in connection therewith; and authorizing the
execution and implementation of said agreement Re Development and Operating Covenants;
and to approve as amended authorizing the Director of Community Development to execute and
administer the agreement with such de minimis changes as approved by the City Attorney,
seconded by Council Member Eastman.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Tait questioned what the outcome would be if after ten years, the
dealership no longer sold these vehicles with Mr. Woodhead responding the dealership would
be in breach of contract and there was a legal remedy to address that breach. Mayor Tait
emphasized that the city received one percent of taxable sales, and when a portion of that
amount was rebated, the city would only get 60 cents for every $100 of sales. He indicated his
objection to this agreement was philosophical and that it was a fundamental question of fairness
to the other dealers and for those reasons, he would vote against it.
Roll Call Vote: AYES — 4: (Mayor Pro Tem Murray and Council Members: Brandman, Eastman,
and Kring.) NOES — 1: Mayor Tait. Motion Carried.
C200 25. MISCELLANEOUS PERMIT NO. 2012-00558A (DEV2010-00043B)
OWNER: City of Anaheim, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., CA 92805
APPLICANT: City of Anaheim, Public Works Department, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., CA
92805
LOCATION: 2626 East Katella Avenue
To amend the previously-approved Coordinated Sign Program for the ARTIC Project, to
include two double-sided and one single-sided off-site advertising signs. The proposed
amendments would 1} replace two previously-approved double-sided 19' 6" wide by 7'
tall business identification monument signs on Katella Avenue and Douglass Road with
one double-sided up to 14.5' wide and up to 35' foot tall and one single-sided up to
14.5' wide and up to 35' foot tall business identification monument signs (that incfude
approximately 10'-2" wide x 18'-6" foot tall digital billboard faces to be used for off-site
advertising purposes; and 2) add an approximately 84' tall double-sided v-shaped
digital billboard with 48' wide x 14' tall digital sign faces to be used for off-site
advertising purposes near State Route 57.
Environmental Determination: The City Council will consider whether the proposed
action was adequately analyzed by previously-certified Environmental Impact Report
No. 2010-00343 and the previously-approved Addendum.
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ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Proposed request denied -Miscellaneous Permit No. 2012-00558A. Vote: 4-0-1.
Chairman Pro-Tempore Lieberman and Commissioners Bostwick, Caldwell and
Ramirez voted yes (denial). Commissioner Dalati abstained. Chairman Seymour and
Commissioner Agarwal were absent (Planning Commission meeting of November 3,
2014) (Appealed by Public Works Department).
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-207 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal
Center (ARTIC} Coordinated Sign Program (Miscelfaneous Permit No. 2012-00558A).
Find and determine that previously-certified Final Environmental Impact Report No. 343
and the Previously-Approved Addendum are the appropriate environmental
documentation for the proposed amendment.
If the above public hearing actions are approved, separate City Council action is
requested on the following items:
Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the Indoor/Outdoor
Advertising Project and License Agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor for
indoor/outdoor advertising services for the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal
Center; determine that previously-certified Final Environmental Impact Report No. 343
and its addendum are the appropriate environmental documentation; and authorize the
Director of Public Works to make non substantial amendments to Section 7 of the
agreement relating to advertising restrictions as may be needed (Continued from
October 21, 2014 Council meeting, Item No.12).
ORDINANCE NO. (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Section 4.08 of Title 4 of the Anaheim Municipal Code
relating to Outdoor Advertising Signs and Structures (and determine that this ordinance
is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act].
These items were withdrawn (Clear Channe/ agreement and introduction of an
Ordinance; no action taken).
Sheri Vander Dussen, Pfanning Director, reported this item was a city-initiated request to
permit free-standing signs for the city's soon-to-open ARTIC center and that the request
scheduled for Council consideration initially included two digital monument signs and one
double-sided freeway-oriented digital billboard that would feature off-site advertising. Staff was
now recommending that Council approve a modified sign program that included only two static
non-digital monument signs on Katella Avenue and Douglas Road for advertising ARTIC and
its on-site tenants and also recommending that any discussion on billboards be deferred at this
time.
She spoke to the importance of ARTIC and the long collaboration of local, regional and federal
partners over the past 20 years to bring the facility from concept to reality and to provide
convenient access and connections between rail, bus, taxi, car, bike �nd local transit to
destinations in Anaheim and beyond.
Ms. Vander Dussen stated that on November 3, 2014 the Planning Commission denied the
sign program, expressing concerns over the visual impact of the signs and in permitting a
billboard on this site when billboards were not permitted elsewhere in the city. She also
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understood the need to use advertising revenues to fund the operation and maintenance of
ARTIC. She reported, on November 6, 2014 the Public Works Director appeaied this decision
which led to staff modifying tonight's recommendation. The proposed sign program as revised
would incfude the two free standing signs located at the ARTIC entrances afong Katella and
Douglass Road to be used for the identification of ARTIC and its on-site tenants. The digital
sign panefs currently shown on the monument sign plans would be replaced with static panels,
guide visitors to ARTIC's two entrances with the sign on Katella being double-faced and the
one on Douglas single-faced. She added the proposed monument signs would be smaller than
the existing Honda Center sign on Katella Avenue, 49 feet tall with 850 square foot face. The
ARTIC monument signs would be 35 feet tall with square footage of 190 feet on the face. She
added they had been designed to complement the architecture and lighting features of the
ARTIC building and would include the ARTIC logo on top of the sign.
As to why this sign program that had been a part of the development process for some time
had reached this unexpected juncture, Ms. Vander Dussen explained that in 2012, following a
recommendation of approval by the Planning Commission, the Council approved sign
standards for ARTIC that allowed a variety of signs including those which contained off-site
advertising, all subject to the approval of a sign program by the Planning Director. Later that
year Ms. Vander Dussen indicated she did approve a sign program for ARTIC that included
advertising on bus shelters and train platForms afong with other signs. As for the monument
sign design, although she had authority to approve these signs and staff was recommending
approval, she referred the request to the Planning Commission as the original proposal
included a freeway-oriented billboard and since there were such strong community opinions on
billboards, she wanted to ensure any interested parties would have a forum to express their
views. She further stated the proposed monument signs would guide visitors to the facility and
generate exposure for the facility's off-site tenants and were compatible with the sca�e and
visual character of the surrounding area and designed to complement the architecture of
ARTIC. She ended her presentation stating staff recommended approval of the proposed
monument signs with a revised resofution reflecting the elimination of the billboard and the
elimination of the digital sign panels.
Mayor Pro Tem Murray remarked this amendment would leave a deficit in the operation and
maintenance funding for the transit center, inquiring what staff planned to do to backfill lost
revenues. She also questioned why Planning Commission members had not received any
briefing before this item came before them.
Pubfic Works Director Natalie Meeks responded staff would continue to develop strategies for
ARTIC but stressed that the billboard sign had been one of the larger revenue generating
strategies under consideration for the past five years. Additionally, the sign program had been
presented a number of times, was in all the power point presentations to community
organizations and the city's partners in this development, and was on the city's website as well.
She emphasized that state legislation had also been passed specifically to allow this signage
to go forward.
Mayor Pro Tem Murray asked if this item was taken to the Planning Commission in 2012 and
unanimously approved with Ms. Vander Dussen responding the Commission recommended
approval of a code amendment that would allow off-site advertising in ARTIC and that code
amendment was subsequently approved by Council, but at that time, there were no actual
signs presented to the Commission for approval. Mayor Tait asked if there was a reason why
the entire item was not being continued rather than bifurcating the program.
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City Attorney Michael Houston advised when Council acted on this matter, they would be
approving a permit that incfuded monument signs with static copy for on-site advertising. The
items removed or deferred could be brought before the Planning Commission at a iater point in
time as a new application. Mayor Tait inquired whether tonight's modified program could be
sent back to the Planning Commission for their input with Mr. Houston replying Council could
always refer this matter back to the Planning Commission or they could consider this matter as
an appeal and act on it tonight.
Council Member Kring pointed out the Commission onfy denied the billboards; nothing was
said about the monument signs and that the specific objections raised were: that the billboard
would detract from the ARTIC's unique architecture, that there was a long-standing ban on
freeway oriented billboards in the city and if they were not allowed on private property, they
should not be allowed on public property; and lastly, if staff anticipated advertising revenues
were needed to offset ongoing operating expenses, alternative financing should have been
explored. Ms. Kring added that she and other residents received a"robo" call on Sunday and a
flyer delivered to their door this morning with much misinformation which upset and stirred the
public. She also pointed out that this billboard wouid have been a one-time deal, because SB
694, the legislation which stated local agencies that planned to build and operate future high
speed rail stations could establish an advertising display program. She asked why the
monument signs should be approved at this point, with Ms. Meeks remarking it would provide
some entry monument signs to the ARTIC facility that would open in a few weeks and allow
visitors to be directed to the right entrances and that information about tenants was available.
Council Member Eastman asked if the monument signs were approved, would this signage be
available by the opening with Ms. Meeks responding they would be.
Council Member Brandman stated in his communications with the Commission, their objection
was to the billboard and not to the monument signs. Ms. Vander Dussen concurred that the
vast majority of discussion centered on the billboards adding that the motion that was ultimately
made was to deny the sign program. Council Member Brandman underscored that the sign
program was denied because there was no proposal from staff to bifurcate the approval, with
Ms. Vander Dussen concurring that the option to bifurcate was not discussed.
Mayor Pro Tem Murray remarked she had spoken to a number of Planning Commissioners and
their concerns were soiely about the billboards, much of it based on historic opposition to
billboards in general. They were concerned it would lead to a proliferation of signs and had not
been fully briefed that would not be the case before they went to the Commission. She pointed
out the flyer that was circulated was funded by one of the billboard sign companies who did not
bother to compete in the bidding process and she was appalfed at their misinformation and
their business tactics. She was also concerned that the Planning Commission did not have
options to consider. Ms. Murray added that with the opening in a couple of weeks, the need for
directional signage for the tenants and the facifity was necessary and she woufd support the
amended item as presented.
Mayor Tait opened the public hearing.
Ms. Meeks reported as the appellant in this matter, she would stand on the staff report as
provided.
William Fitzgerald stated the real reason for denying the ARTIC sign program was because
Disney objected to having huge signs adjacent from a potential 3� theme park.
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Cynthia Ward remarked there should have been a bidding war for the billboard signs because it
was the first new sign focation offered in decades in Anaheim. She suggested rebidding to
make sure Anaheim received the highest and best offers. She pointed out when SB 694 was
introduced on the Senate floor; staff admitted it would only cover 92 percent of maintenance
costs for ARTIC, which was identified as $1 million/year in the current budget.
Natalie Meeks responded there had been significant outreach to the advertising community
and via market research, the city reached out to 16 major advertising companies and did an
email blast like all of the ARTIC bids to generate interest to get prospective bidders and only
two bids were received. She did not know why the company who was putting misinformation
out on the signs did not bid, but they had been contacted and invited to bid as were the others.
With no other comments offered, the public hearing was closed.
Council Member Murray appreciated the details on the outreach, adding that because there
had been such a slow response, there had also been a number of workshops on this as well as
information on the website. She added the billboard and digital display have now been taken
off the table in order for staff to do additional due diligence and the only thing moving forward
was the static and directional signs necessary so people could enter and exit.
Mayor Tait was surprised to see the size of the signs proposed, stating he was not comfortable
with 35 foot high signs. He suggested sending this modified program back to the Planning
Commission because their original focus had been on the billboards and they might not have
focused their attention on the monument signs. He valued their opinion and moved to return
the modified program to the Planning Commission. Council Member Brandman had a question
for staff before the motion was formalized and Mayor Tait dropped the motion. Council
Member Brandman inquired if this item were sent back to the Commission what would happen
on opening day, December 13' Ms. Meeks replied she would have to come up with
something as there were no other entry signs for ARTIC and no signs that identified the facility
location or who and where the tenants were located. Council Member Brandman asked staff if
there was a way to move the Commission meeting earlier to allow for signage to be made for
the December 13� with Ms. Vander Dussen responding staff had conducted public hearings for
these meetings for both the Commission and the Council and was obligated to have a noticed
public hearing per state law and she did not believe that could happen before the opening.
Council Member Kring asked if ARTIC tenants were told there would be a digital sign before
they came on board as tenants with Ms. Meeks responding the City was not obligated for
digital signs. Ms. Kring added December 13 was the opening date for the community and
having visitors lost or confused did not send out a good message for business so she was of a
mind to support approval of these monument signs. Council Member Eastman remarked the
logic behind the removal of digital display in the monument signs was because the sign
program was packaged as a whole for the Commission and she had found this to be true in her
discussions with the Pfanning Commissioners. Ms. Meeks stated she supported the digital
component of the sign because it offered an opportunity to advertise special events at the
facility and gave tenants more exposure, and if council was supportive, staff could look into
incorporating digital for the future. Ms. Eastman remarked she was disappointed with the
billboard renderings, stating it was not a good fit for such an iconic building. She wondered
why there had not been a contest to design a sign package. Ms. Meeks indicated that was left
up to the advertising industry and staff had worked with the company to design the signs in a
manner that complemented ARTIC, with LED fighting to mimic the building.
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Ms. Eastman remarked she was willing to make a motion to go forward with the monument
signs with the exception that digital display was used. Mayor Pro Tem Murray seconded that
motion but offered that it should also be ratified by the Planning Commission after the fact.
DISCUSSION: Interim City Manager Paul Emery indicated an option would be to approve the
modified sign program (static display} as presented which did not preclude the city from
providing digital display in the future. He added council could also direct staff to return to the
Planning Commission with the request for a digital component for the monument signs,
insuring all environmental and legal requirements were met.
Council Member Brandman commented council should have been considering the digital
options from the beginning, asking if they were used in the convention center, with staff
replying in the affirmative. He stated one of the reasons digital display was originally
considered for ARTIC was because a city facility already used that technology and he was
comfortable approving digital monument signs at this time. Council Member Eastman
concurred with approving the original design that was presented to the Pfanning Commission
as it was in keeping with this modern futuristic facility.
Mayor Tait then moved to continue the modified sign program and send it back to the Planning
Commission for their review. No second was offered and the motion failed.
Mayor Tait indicated Council Member Eastman had made a motion to approve "as is" the
monument signs with a second by Mayor Pro Tem Murray. City Clerk, Linda Andal, clarified the
previous motion made by Council Member Eastman, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Murray,
which was to go forward with the monument signs as presented by staff, to include excluding
the digital display. Council Member Eastman deferred her motion to Mayor Pro Tem Murray.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tem Murray remarked she would feel more comfortable following
the City Manager's advice and then send the digital option back to the Planning Commission
for their input, understanding that the signs could be updated at any time. She added if
Council was agreeable, she would propose that option. All prior motions were withdrawn.
Mayor Pro Tem Murray then moved to approve Agenda item No. 25 by approving
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-207 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM amending the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC)
Coordinated Sign Program (Miscelfaneous Permit No. 2012-00558A), and to find and
determine that the previousfy certified environmental impact report No. 343 and previously
approved addendum were the appropriate environmental documentation for the purposes of
amending the ARTIC sign program as reflected in the resofution; and approving in part the
amendment of the ARTIC coordinated sign program with the following revisions: the billboards
are not approved, the monuments signs shall be approved as proposed except the signs would
only feature static displays limited to the advertisement on on-site activities or tenants and
referring back to the Planning Commission for consideration the use of digital advertising of
those monument signs subject to normal rules and procedures; seconded by Council Member
Kring.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Tait indicated he would vote against this motion, remarking he did not
feel the 35 foot high signs fit the scale nor was architecturally complementary to the building,
adding that the cost of waiting was minimal.
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Roll Call vote: AYES — 3: (Mayor Pro Tem Murray and Council Members Eastman and Kring.
NOES — 2: (Mayor Tait and Council Member Brandman). Motion Carried.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Brandman spoke of the generosity of Frank Garcia and his "We Give Thanks"
event that expressed the real meaning of Thanksgiving. He anticipated serving 15,000 meals at
the Honda Center for those in need. He also requested a closed session item for the December
23� city council meeting to initiate the process to permanently fill the City Manager position.
Mayor Pro Tem Murray announced the Fire Department would begin the process of hiring 20
new firefighters in March 2015, and announced the following community events: the 5' Annual
Restore Orange County Holiday Food Drive, the Walk Now for Autism on December 7 the
ARTIC Grand Opening on December 13 and the We Give Thanks event on Thanksgiving Day.
She also thanked Council Member Eastman for her commitment and service to the city.
Council Member Kring highfighted the 10 Anaheim youths recognized in the "Do the Right
Thing" program and spoke of the Family Justice Center `Kids Creating Change' program. She
congratulated Je'net Kreitner of Grandma's House of Hope on receiving the Philanthropic Award
and the Anaheim Homeless Collaborative for completing their first quarter and relocating 54
homeless individuals. In addition, she announced the folfowing upcoming events: the WAND
Tree lighting Service on December 5 the Nutcracker Holiday Village on December 6 the
Influence Church in the Hills on December 7 She afso announced and congratulated the
Public Works Department for receiving the Public Private Partnership Award for establishing the
World Class partnership process improving quality and efficiency for large scale construction
projects.
Council Member Eastman highlighted the Association of California Cities Orange County and
her participation in the organization and spoke of an award given to the Anaheim Police
Department for their Homeless Outreach Program, requesting they be recognized at an
upcoming meeting.
Mayor Tait spoke of the We Give Thanks event and thanked Council Member Eastman for her
service to the City, indicating he would adjourn this meeting in appreciation of that service.
Adjournment:
At 8:38 P.M., Mayor Tait adjourned the November 25 meeting in appreciation of Council
Member Eastman's service to the City of Anaheim to December 9, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. for
purposes of certifying the election results of the November 4, 2014 general municipal election.
Re ectF y submitted,
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Linda N. Andal, CMC
City Clerk