07/26/2016 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AND
REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF JULY 26, 2016
The regular meeting of July 26, 2016 was called to order at 3:00 P.M. and adjourned to 4:00
P.M. for lack of a quorum. The regular adjourned meeting of July 26, 2016 was called to order
at 4:01 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 July 22, 2016.
PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Lucille Kring and Council Members: Kris Murray, Jordan
Brandman, and James Vanderbilt.
ABSENT: Mayor Torn Tait
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Paul Emery, Acting City Attorney Kristin Pelletier, and City
Clerk Linda Andal.
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
David Zenger, resident, expressed concerns about cost overruns with Turner Construction
Company related to the expansion of the Anaheim Convention Center. He cited records he had
received and questioned whether payment has been made.
Cynthia Ward, CATER President, stated cost overruns were not the client's problem, but the
developer's and provided background information pertaining to the work by Turner in 2014,
contract and bond approval, and filing of litigation by CATER.
Greg Diamond stated Council had a responsibility to not violate the Brown Act and questioned
whether Item No. 1 was a bona fide closed session item.
Acting City Attorney Kristin Pelletier clarified that the closed session was not for the purpose of
discussing any bond financing but that there was significant exposure to litigation related to
alleged construction delays, unforeseen conditions, discovered conditions, etc. which are
reflected in a tort claim that is on file in the City Clerk's office.
CLOSED SESSION: At 4:11 P.M., Mayor Pro Tern Kring recessed to closed session for
consideration of the following items:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of
California Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential case involving Turner
Construction Company related to cost overruns in connection with the expansion of the
Anaheim Convention Center.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code)
Name of Case: C.V. et al. v. City of Anaheim, 9th Cir. Case No. 14-55760
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3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of California
Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential case.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code)
Agency Designated Representative: Jason Motsick
Name of Employee Organizations: Anaheim Police Management Association
(APMA), Anaheim Municipal Employees Association, General and Clerical Units (AMEA)
5. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Section 54956.8 of the Government Code)
Property 1: 2626 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim; APN 232-07-206; Owner: City of
Anaheim
Property 2: Piece of land without a distinctive address situated adjacent to and west of
the Honda Center (located at 2695 E. Katella Avenue), Anaheim; APN 253-60-102;
Owner: City of Anaheim
City Negotiator: Paul Emery, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Anaheim Arena Management, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment for purchase and lease of property
At 5:18 P.M., the City Council session was reconvened.
INVOCATION: Pastor Cliff Sliger, Anaheim First Christian Church
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Jordan Brandman
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): Prior to receipt of public comments, a brief decorum
statement was provided by City Clerk Linda Andal
Paul Kott asked for the City's support in relocating the Fall Festival community floats and
equipment, at least on a temporary basis and eventually a more permanent solution,
highlighting the history of the Halloween parade and volunteers.
R. Joshua Collins, Homeless Advocates for Christ, read from the Bible, expressed concerns
regarding treatment of the homeless, and offered his opinion that the Christian flag should be
raised in recognition of those persecuted for their faith.
Mayor Pro Tern Kring responded to Mr. Collins's concerns, suggesting churches would
be the most appropriate places to raise the Christian flag and referencing City and
County efforts to provide services to the homeless population.
Cecil Jordan Corkern read a scripture from the Bible and spoke about the Star Wars
presentation and Disney projects in Florida and Anaheim.
Keith Olesen, speaking to Item No. 12, asked the City to help find a permanent home for the
Halloween Parade's floats and equipment to keep the 92-year community tradition of the parade
alive.
Greg Diamond, regarding Item Nos. 21 and 22, informed Council of a potential referendum and
asked them to remove the items from the consent calendar for discussion, expressing his
opinion that Council did not negotiate the best deal with the hotel developers on behalf of City
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residents and suggesting a possible 35% TOT subsidy rather than 70% to save the City $5
million per year for use towards pensions for public service unions.
Lou Noble read a Bible passage, spoke about the homeless and questioned why resources
were not being used toward creating safe zones on city lots.
Council Member Murray responded that the City strived to reach out to the homeless
population who wanted and desired assistance by partnering with CityNet, working to
build a shelter to reduce public congregating and the associated health hazards, and
implementing economic policies to generate new revenue to serve the homeless and
Anaheim residents.
Mayor Pro Tern Kring, addressing both Mr. Noble and Mr. Collins, thought it unfair to
dismiss the City's endeavors to house the homeless as through the collective effort of
the police officers and other city staff, over 500 homeless individuals had been housed
while others refused the opportunities presented to them.
Doug Robbins, Painters and Allied Trades District Council, urged Council approval of Item Nos.
21 and 22 for the approval of the two 4-diamond hotels. He stated the two projects, together
with the Disney hotel, would create 9,000 jobs for local residents and veterans, thus
strengthening the local economy and tax revenue for the general fund.
Philip Salerno, Local 500 Cement Masons, thanked the Council for their pro-growth votes and
job enhancement policies, stating tax incentives for the 4-diamond hotels would create
thousands of jobs and increase the city coffers.
Bob Donelson requested Council honor the historic moment of the first female candidate to be
nominated to the Presidency.
Ernesto Medrano, LA/OC Building and Construction Trades Council, spoke in support of Item
Nos. 21 and 22 as they would provide jobs for residents and veterans with full medical benefits
and pension plans and hoped for a unanimous yes vote.
Sam Hurtado, representing sheet metal workers, supported Item Nos. 21 and 22 and stated his
appreciation of Council Member Murray's presentation that showcased the vision of the City to
create jobsand provide opportunities to live and work in their neighborhood.
Anthony Novello, UA Local 582 Plumbers & Steamfitters of Orange County, supported the two
4-diamond hotels stating they would bring approximately 9,000 construction jobs to Anaheim, of
which 30% or more would be locally hired and veterans, requested Council to keep the project
moving forward, and assured them they were doing the right thing for the city.
Pam Donelson thanked Council for banning short term rentals (STRs) and hoped that all STRs
would be gone within 18 months, voicing her concern on the home-share ordinance and the
Kaleidoscope community, believing the home-share ordinance should not be considered until
the STRs were eliminated from residential areas.
Ada Briceno, UNITE HERE, opposed the Wincome subsidies despite their inclusion of a Project
Labor Agreement as they did not include a card check neutrality agreement with a chance at
good paying jobs, confirming they had not received a response from Wincome regarding such
agreement. She added the City had a responsibility to protect their investment and with a 70%
investment of TOT for the next 20 years there was potential for labor disputes.
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Council Member Murray assured Ms. Briceno the City was making sure the workers had
access and their rights were upheld, finding it disingenuous to say the city did not do its
part when UNITE HERE did not seek such agreement or card check neutrality until the
item was already agendized for public consideration.
Martin Lopez, resident and UNITE HERE Local 11, stated that he wanted to ensure the hotel
workers and other workers that serviced these hotels made a good wage to ensure they could
afford to live and not just work in the city, expressed doubts about the working and
environmental conditions for these projects through CEQA compliance by reliance on the stale
supplemental EIR-340 from 2012, and asked Council not to ratify the approvals but to go back
and re-study the agreements.
John Dunton expressed his thanks and paid tribute to the Battalion Chief Pat Russell, Chief
Bruegman, and Deputy Chief Julian Harvey and their teams for saving him from near death
through their quick thinking and prompt action when he suffered from chest pain at the previous
Council meeting.
William Fitzgerald, Homeowners Maintaining our Environment, offered his perspective on how
the loss of TOT from the 4-diamond hotels would affect the city's future and voiced his opinion
on the upcoming municipal election.
Cynthia Ward requested the minutes of the June 14, 2016 meeting be amended to reflect the
comment made by Mayor Pro Tern Lucille Kring ordering the public to avoid applauding and if it
continued she would have the officer remove them from the meeting. Ms. Ward added this was
a denial of their constitutionally-protected rights to free speech and applause was determined to
be free speech by the Appellate Court.
Council Member Vanderbilt asked if changes could be reflected on the minutes for June
14th with City Clerk Linda Andal confirming that changes could be made to the minutes
and upon request from the Council the item could be removed for revision and returned
at the subsequent meeting for approval. Ms. Andal explained that minutes reflect the
discussion and the action by Council on actual items and Mayor Pro Tem Kring's
directive pertained to the decorum of the meeting and was not part of any Council action.
Richard Byrd, Iron Workers Local 416, urged Council to move forward on the development of
the 4-diamond hotels, as presented in Item Nos. 21 and 22.
Lisa Heyrend voiced her disappointment at how a matter pertaining to a medical consent form
was handled by the Oak Canyon Day Camp run by the City, as the removal of her children from
the program caused them great distress.
Mayor Pro Tem Kring requested Ms. Heyrend meet with Acting Community Services
Director Larry Pasco to further discuss this matter.
Judy Morton, Neighborhood Watch and Police Chief's Advisory Committee member, voiced her
concern that the Anaheim Sustainability Center, also known as a Dump Digestion Processing
Center, was being planned within 1,200 feet of her home and within 1,500 feet of an elementary
school and believed the stench and fumes would have ill effect on the children and the residents
within its radius. She asked this item be addressed as a public hearing to give residents who
would be affected an opportunity to be actively involved in this discussion.
Upon request of Mayor Pro Tem Kring, David Belmer, Planning & Building Director,
provided background information on the facility as follows: the project had not been
brought to Council in an official capacity as it is still in the early stages of planning and
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public review; the Council had considered a separate item related to a power and energy
agreement which is still contingent on the public hearing process for the project; the
environmental documents have been prepared and circulated for public review and
comment with the comment page remaining open until August 15; public input and
comments will be included in the environmental analysis; many entitlement applications
and permits were still pending including one from SCAQMD; the applicant has engaged
in two public outreach meetings; and the city is planning a workshop before the Planning
Commission that will lead to the ultimate public hearing, likely in August or September.
He clarified the project was not a dump as there would be no exterior waste stored on
site, it would all be internal. He added, there were a number of technical reports being
prepared in association with environmental conditions, odors, and noise, and at this
point the reports suggested that any impacts could be mitigated.
Ms. Morton responded that she had been told by a staff member that the item had gone before
Council, requested an analysis, and expressed concern that only residents living within 300 feet
of the facility would be notified.
Dr. Wendy Lee shared her personal family story as an STR owner and requested Council
reconsider STRs in the Kaleidoscope community.
Neal Lauzon, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 441, thanked Council for
voting in favor of the 4-diamond hotels in the Resort area and urged them to vote unanimously
to approve Item Nos. 21 and 22 as this would provide job opportunities to Anaheim residents.
Tom Canfield voiced his concern regarding the food incineration project at 1300 North
Lakeview. He reported there were three schools within a 6/10th mile radius of that property
which would be affected by the air quality as they were located in the prevailing wind's direction.
Eric Froberg, Kaleidoscope Association Board Member, thanked Council for putting their
community on a future agenda for discussion.
Jeff LeTourneau, regarding Item Nos. 21 and 22, agreed these projects would provide incredible
jobs to residents, however he felt the Council was responsible for not negotiating the card check
and neutrality agreements to protect the interests of the low-wage laborers who struggle to
survive.
Mayor Pro Tern Kring responded that Council was approving development agreements
and not negotiating trade agreements, stating any other labor union had their own
obligation to work with the developers to strike an agreement.
Council Member Murray thanked Mr. LeTourneau for his comments and stated the
responsibility to look out for the interests of the laborers lied with the bargaining unions
and the building trades negotiated privately with the developer, not the City, to agree to
certain terms.
Mark Daniels, resident, voiced his opinion that while the city was on the right track to help the
homeless, the efforts were insufficient considering the magnitude of the problem.
Jeanine Robbins cited examples of the negative effects and nuisances created by STRs in the
Kaleidoscope district, offered her belief that the City should not consider introducing an
ordinance on home-sharing until the effects of the ban of STRs played out, and expressed her
opinion that the proposed home-sharing ordinance should be discussed in depth before any
decisions were made. She also expressed concerns regarding the subsidy vote, urged Council
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to fulfill their obligation to protect the residents, and believed the City could build a safe zone for
the homeless on land at Harbor and La Palma.
D.R. Heywood supported Item Nos 21 and 22 urging Council to vote in favor of economic
development, jobs, and millions of dollars in net revenue.
Andreke Martinez thanked Council for approving Item Nos. 21 and 22 so residents could work
within the city and not travel great distances to seek job opportunities.
Norma Lopez, Teamsters Local 952, commended the Council on their leadership and
encouraged them to vote in favor of the 4-diamond hotel projects.
Mike Robbins offered his opinion on the STR ban and homelessness and offered suggestions
on how to support and help the homeless.
Roya Fucia, Sprinkler Fitters Local 709, praised the Council and offered support for Item Nos.
21 and 22.
Magdalena Acevedo requested Council approve Item No. 17, permit parking for her
neighborhood on Chalet Street near Euclid and Ball.
Victoria Michaels supported Ms. Ward's request regarding minutes of the June 14th meeting to
reflect Mayor Pro Tem Kring's comments on clapping.
Linda Lobatos expressed her opinion that due consideration was not given to the residents
before making a decision to give away $500 million toward the development of 4-diamond
hotels and urged Council to pursue solutions to the homeless problem.
David K., Citizens Against Legalizing Marijuana, highlighted the ill effects on health, crime, kids,
families, homelessness, and the financial burden to the City and State if smoking and growing
marijuana was legalized.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Vanderbilt requested staff provide an update on transportation projects, such
as the ARC project, at the next City Council meeting.
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: At 7:01 P.M., the consent calendar was considered with Council
Member Murray pulling Item No. 4 for further discussion and Mayor Pro Tem Kring pulling Item
Nos. 21 and 22.
MOTION: Council Member Murray moved to waive reading in full of all ordinances and
resolutions and adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented, in accordance with
reports, certifications and recommendations furnished each city council member and as listed
on the consent calendar, seconded by Council Member Brandman. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES
—4: (Mayor Pro Tern Kring and Council Members: Murray, Brandman, and Vanderbilt.) NOES —
0. ABSENT— 1 (Mayor Tait.) Motion Carried.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
B105 1. Receive and file minutes of the Community Services Board meeting of June 9, 2016,
Library Board meetings of March 14, 2016, April 11, 2016 and June 13, 2016 and Sister
City Commission meeting of May 23, 2016.
D116 2. Approve recognitions to be presented at a later date recognizing Sue Ray, Council
Services Coordinator, for her outstanding dedication, years of service and retirement,
Anaheim students' participation in the Anaheim Active Transportation Leadership
Institute, and proclaiming September 20, 2016 as National IT Professionals Day and
November 16, 2016 as GIS Day.
D117 3. Approve the Investment Portfolio Report for June 2016.
D144.6 5. Approve the response to the Orange County Grand Jury Report titled, "Drones: Know
Before You Fly" and direct the City Manager to execute a letter and forward the
response to the Presiding Judge of the Orange County Court and the Orange County
Grand Jury.
D180 6. Accept the proposals from Level 3 Communications and Cogent Communications, in the
amounts of$55,037 (plus tax and fees) and $18,000 (plus tax and fees) respectively, to
provide citywide internet services for a period of two years with three one-year optional
renewals and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal options, in
accordance with RFP#8690.
D114 7_ Approve minutes of City Council meeting of June 14, 2016.
8. Approve an agreement with Property Specialists, Inc., dba CPSI, in the amount of
AGR 10195 $49,232, for right of way acquisition/relocation and appraisal services for the Safe
Routes to School Project for sidewalk gap closure on the south side of La Palma from
East Street to 500 feet west of East Street.
9. Approve the Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property with Steven Curtis Walker and
Lisette C. Walker, in the acquisition amount of$9,200, for partial acquisition of property
AGR-10196 located at 1200 South Sunburst Way and a reimbursement, in the amount of$1,500, for
the removal of a tree for the Ball Road and Sunkist Street Intersection Improvement
Project (R/W ACQ 2015-00579).
10. Authorize the Acting Public Works Director, or his designee, to accept and manage an
approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program grant, in the amount of
D175 $10,174,241, for the Lincoln Avenue Right-of-Way Phase Project (West Street to Harbor
Boulevard) and increase the Public Works fiscal year 2016/17 revenue and expenditure
budget accordingly.
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11. Authorize the Acting Public Works Director, or his designee, to accept and manage an
approved Railroad Crossing Section 130 Funding Program Grant, in the amount of
D175 $175,500, for the Olive Street Railroad Crossing Project between Santa Ana Street and
Ellsworth Avenue and increase the Public Works fiscal year 2016/17 revenue and
expenditure budget in restricted grant funds accordingly.
12. Approve and authorize the Acting Director of Community Services, or his designee, to
execute and administer a License Agreement with the Anaheim Fall Festival Committee
AGR-10197 to use a portion of land and interior building space located at 1426 East Vermont Avenue
for activities associated with the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade and
authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions
of the agreement, so long as such changes are determined to be de minimis by the City
Attorney's Office.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-138 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF 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. 11976 and 11977).
P124 14. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-139 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim
certain interests in real properties (City Deed Nos. 11980, 11981, 11982, 11983, 11984,
and 11985).
15. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-140 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
D175 CITY OF ANAHEIM expanding Permit Parking District No. 12 and designating north side
of Juno Avenue from Loara Street to Gilbuck Drive, and the east side of Gilbuck Drive
from Crone Avenue to 902 S. Gilbuck Drive as "Permit Parking Only" street within Permit
Parking District No. 12 and determine the action is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Regulation No. 15061(b)(3).
16. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-141 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
D175 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM expanding Permit Parking District No. 13 and designating north
side of Juno Avenue from Trident Street to Falcon Street as "Permit Parking Only" street
within Permit-Eligible Parking District No. 13 and determine the action is exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Regulation No.
15061(b)(3).
17. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-142 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
D175 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM expanding Permit-Eligible Parking District No. 29 and
designating Castle Avenue from Nutwood Street to the end of cul-de-sac, Chalet Avenue
from Kings Court Lane to 1714 W. Chalet Avenue, Kings Court Lane from Chalet
Avenue to the end of the street, and Fann Street from Chalet Avenue to the south cul-
de-sac as "Permit Parking Only" streets within Permit-Eligible Parking District No. 29 and
determine the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Regulation No. 15061(b)(3).
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18. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-143 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
D175 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM designating Polk Avenue from Western Avenue to Grand
Avenue as "Permit Parking Only" Street within Permit-Eligible Parking District No. 41
("Coolidge Monroe Tyler Polk").
19. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-144 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
D154.1 CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a Memorandum of Understanding establishing terms and
D154.2 conditions of employment for employees in classifications represented by the Anaheim
Municipal Employees Association, General Unit (MOU effective January 5, 2016 through
January 4, 2018; 2% wage increase effective pay period beginning July 1, 2016, 2%
wage increase effective pay period beginning June 30, 2017 and clarifying language).
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-145 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a Memorandum of Understanding establishing terms
and conditions of employment for employees in classifications represented by the
Anaheim Municipal Employees Association, Clerical Unit (MOU effective January 5,
2016 through January 4, 2018; 2% wage increase effective pay period beginning July 1,
2016, 2% wage increase effective pay period beginning June 30, 2017 and clarifying
language).
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-146 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2014-061 which established rates of
compensation for job classifications designated as Confidential (2% wage increase
effective pay period beginning July 1, 2016 and 2% wage increase effective pay period
beginning June 30, 2017).
20. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-147 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
D154.3 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a Memorandum of Understanding establishing terms
and conditions of employment for employees in classifications represented by the
Anaheim Police Management Association (MOU effective January 15, 2016 through
January 14, 2018; 2% increase effective July 1, 2016, 2% increase effective June 30,
2017, and 3% increase effective January 12, 2018; City contribution for APMA
represented employee with an active 457 Deferred Compensation plan).
23. ORDINANCE NO. 6378 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the
Anaheim Municipal Code relating to zoning (Reclassification No. 2015-00284)
C410 (DEV2015-00101) (415 South Anaheim Hills Road; rezoning from open space to multiple
AGR-10198 family residential zone) (Introduced at Council meeting of July 12, 2016, Public Hearing
Item No. 27).
ORDINANCE NO. 6379 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving that certain Development Agreement No. 2016-
00003 by and between City of Anaheim and Sagecrest, LLC, A California Limited
Liability Company, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement for and on
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behalf of the City (Development Agreement No. 2016-00003)(DEV2015-00101) (415
0144.6 South Anaheim Hills Road; 60-unit, attached single family residential project) (Introduced
at Council meeting of July 12, 2016, Public Hearing Item No. 27).
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Approve the response to the Orange County Grand Jury Report titled, "Light Rail: Is
Orange County on the Right Track?" and direct the City Manager to execute the letter
and forward the response to the Presiding Judge of the Orange County Court and the
Orange County Grand Jury.
Council Member Murray encouraged residents to review the Grand Jury Report. She confirmed
Anaheim has been studying a light rail project for more than 10 years and was in the process of
finalizing the environmental work and that the Grand Jury concluded that Anaheim was on the
right track in working towards a long-term transportation master plan that would help create an
inter-county network of light rail and other transit options.
MOTION: Council Member Murray moved to approve Item No. 4, seconded by Council Member
Brandman. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES —4: (Mayor Pro Tern Kring and Council Members:
Murray, Brandman, and Vanderbilt.) NOES —0. ABSENT— 1 (Mayor Tait.) Motion Carried.
21. ORDINANCE NO. 6376 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving that certain Development Agreement No. 2016-
C220 00001 by and between City of Anaheim and Good Hope International, a California
AGR-10188.1 Corporation, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement for and on behalf of
the City (DEV2015-00120) (1700 South Harbor Boulevard; 580-room, 8-story hotel)
(Introduced at Council meeting of July 12, 2016, Public Hearing Item No. 24).
22. ORDINANCE NO. 6377 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving that certain Development Agreement No. 2016-
00002 by and between City of Anaheim and FJS, Inc., a Texas Corporation and
C220 authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City
AGR-10190.11 (DEV2015-00134) (1030 West Kateila Avenue; 634-room, 8-story hotel) (Introduced at
Council meeting of July 12, 2016, Public Hearing Item No. 26).
DISCUSSION: Addressing both Item Nos. 21 and 22, Mayor Pro Tern Kring stated the new
hotels would benefit residents by creating revenue that would go towards city resources like
public safety, community services, and paying debts. She continued that this would be entirely
new revenue that does not currently exist and would never be realized without the incentive
program. She added that over a 20-year period the hotels would generate nearly $300 million in
revenue and billions of dollars after the 20 year period. Ms. Kring provided alternate solutions
being looked at by several surrounding cities of raising taxes and emphasized Anaheim's use of
economic development was a proven policy for over 60 years to protect its residents and
generate revenue without raising taxes.
She continued that the three sites as currently developed with two motels and a parking lot
currently generated $3.5 million per year while the proposed 4-diamond hotels would generate
$14.5 million per year, even during the TOT incentive period.
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Council Member Vanderbilt stated it would be beneficial to have an extensive debate or
dialogue on this issue as a half billion dollars was a large amount of money and many questions
had been raised, particularly as related to leisure and hospitality wages being lower than the
average wage of Orange County jobs per a recent Chapman University study.
Council Member Murray explained the policy was based on a previous policy originally adopted
15 years ago in 2001 and then expanded in 2002. She continued that because of investment in
economic developments, Anaheim had emerged out of the recession, adopted a balanced
budget for four years in a row, restored cash reserves, adopted representative agreements, re-
invested hundreds of millions of dollars in parks and libraries, and closed the liability gap by
almost 10% in the unfunded liabilities for pensions. Council Member Murray noted the creation
of thousands of jobs for residents and veterans these projects would create while becoming
foundational aspects of the City's financial position and appreciated the numbers had been
reviewed by an outside economic consultant, Keyser Marston, further solidifying her support for
the two items.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Kring moved to approve Item Nos. 21 and 22, ORDINANCE NO.
6376 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
approving that certain Development Agreement No. 2016-00001 by and between City of
Anaheim and Good Hope International, a California Corporation, and authorizing the Mayor to
execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City (DEV2015-00120) (1700 South Harbor
Boulevard; 580-room, 8-story hotel) and ORDINANCE NO. 6377 (ADOPTION) AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving that certain
Development Agreement No. 2016-00002 by and between City of Anaheim and FJS, Inc., a
Texas Corporation and authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement for and on behalf of
the City (DEV2015-00134) (1030 West Katella Avenue; 634-room, 8-story hotel), seconded by
Council Member Murray. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES —3: (Mayor Pro Tern Kring and Council
Members: Murray, and Brandman.) NOES— 1 (Council Member Vanderbilt.) ABSENT— 1
(Mayor Tait.) Motion Carried; Ordinances Adopted.
24. Consider appointments to city Boards and Commissions where those terms expire June
30, 2016 and appointments to fill the following unscheduled vacancies: Community
Services Board, term to expire June 30, 2018, Cultural and Heritage Commission, term
B105 to expire June 30, 2019, Library Board, term to expire June 30, 2018, and Parks and
Recreation, term to expire June 30, 2019. All scheduled vacancies will be for a term of
four years, expiring June 30, 2020, except the Sister City Commission; terms are for
three years, ending June 30, 2019 (continued from Council meeting of July 12, 2016,
Item No. 23).
Community Center Authority:
Appointment: Dale Laizure (term ending June 30, 2020)
(vacancy of Paul Walters)
Mayor Pro Tern Kring nominated Dale Laizure, seconded by Council Member Murray. Council
Member Vanderbilt nominated Steve Kleine.
Roll Call Vote for Dale Laizure: AYES —4: (Mayor Pro Tern Kring and Council Members:
Murray, Brandman, and Vanderbilt.) NOES —0. ABSENT— 1 (Mayor Tait.)
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Community Services Board:
Appointment: Richard Licerio (term ending June 30, 2018)
(Unscheduled vacancy of Teresa Shimogawa)
Council Member Brandman nominated Richard Licerio and Council Member Vanderbilt
nominated Leon Cisneros.
Roll Call Vote for Richard Licerio: AYES —4: (Mayor Pro Tern Kring and Council Members:
Murray, Brandman, and Vanderbilt.) NOES —0. ABSENT— 1 (Mayor Tait.)
Cultural and Heritage Commission:
Appointment: Raymond Asad (term ending June 30, 2019)
(Unscheduled vacancy of Hema Patel)
Council Member Vanderbilt nominated Steve Kleine and Mayor Pro Tern Kring nominated
Raymond Asad.
Roll Call Vote for Steve Kleine: AYES — 1: (Council Member Vanderbilt.) NOES —0. ABSTAIN
— 3 (Mayor Pro Tem Kring and Council Members Murray and Brandman.) ABSENT— 1 (Mayor
Tait.) Motion Failed.
Roll Call Vote for Raymond Asad: AYES —4: (Mayor Pro Tern Kring and Council Members:
Murray, Brandman, and Vanderbilt.) NOES —0. ABSENT— 1 (Mayor Tait.)
Library Board:
Appointment: David Laviquer (term ending June 30, 2018)
(Unscheduled vacancy of Kenneth Shimogawa)
Council Member Brandman nominated David Laviguer who was unanimously appointed by
acclimation.
Park and Recreation Commission:
Appointment: Ryan Balius (term ending June 30, 2019)
(Unscheduled vacancy of Jim Adams)
Council Member Vanderbilt nominated Steve Kleine and Mayor Pro Tern Kring nominated Ryan
Balius.
Roll Call Vote for Steve Kleine: AYES — 1: (Council Member Vanderbilt.) NOES —0. ABSTAIN
—3 (Mayor Pro Tem Kring and Council Members Murray and Brandman.) ABSENT— 1 (Mayor
Tait.) Motion Failed.
Roll Call Vote for Ryan Balius: AYES —4: (Mayor Pro Tern Kring and Council Members: Murray,
Brandman, and Vanderbilt.) NOES —0. ABSENT— 1 (Mayor Tait.)
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Planning Commission:
Appointment: Jess Carbajal (term ending June 30, 2020)
(vacancy of Victoria Ramirez)
Council Member Murray nominated Jess Carbajal and Council Member Vanderbilt nominated
Jodie Mosley.
Roll Call Vote for Jess Carbajal: AYES —4: (Mayor Pro Tern Kring and Council Members:
Murray, Brandman, and Vanderbilt.) NOES —0. ABSENT— 1 (Mayor Tait.)
Sister City Commission:
Appointment: Jerry O'Keefe (term ending June 30, 2019)
(vacancy of James Dinwiddie II)
Appointment: Julia McGinnis (term ending June 30, 2019)
(vacancy of Ann Gallaugher)
Appointment: Paul Anderson (term ending June 30, 2019)
(vacancy of John Nguyen)
Council Member Vanderbilt nominated Jerry O'Keefe, Mayor Pro Tern Kring nominated Julia
McGinnis, Council Member Vanderbilt nominated Steve Kleine, and Mayor Pro Tern Kring
nominated Paul Anderson.
Roll Call Vote for Jerry O'Keefe: AYES—4: (Mayor Pro Tern Kring and Council Members:
Murray, Brandman, and Vanderbilt.) NOES —0. ABSENT— 1 (Mayor Tait.)
Roll Call Vote for Julia McGinnis: AYES —4: (Mayor Pro Tern Kring and Council Members:
Murray, Brandman, and Vanderbilt.) NOES —0. ABSENT— 1 (Mayor Tait.)
Roll Call Vote for Steve Kleine: AYES — 1: (Council Member Vanderbilt.) NOES —0. ABSTAIN
— 3 (Mayor Pro Tern Kring and Council Members Murray and Brandman.) ABSENT— 1 (Mayor
Tait.) Motion Failed.
Roll Call Vote for Paul Anderson: AYES —4: (Mayor Pro Tern Kring and Council Members:
Murray, Brandman, and Vanderbilt.) NOES—0. ABSENT— 1 (Mayor Tait.)
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS:
Kristin Pelletier, Acting City Attorney, reported the following: Closed Session Item No. 2, City
Council authorized the filing of a petition for a writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme
Court (Vote: 4-0; Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Kring and Council Members Brandman, Murray, and
Vanderbilt; Absent: Mayor Tait); Closed Session Item No. 3, City Council directed the City to
appear as an interested party in pending litigation and advised the action, parties and other
particulars would be disclosed upon inquiry once the action was initiated unless doing so would
prejudice the City's ability to effectuate service of process or ability to conclude existing
settlement negotiations (Vote: 4-0; Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Kring and Council Members
Brandman, Murray, and Vanderbilt; Absent: Mayor Tait); and Closed Session Item No. 4 was
not considered.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Murray announced the ribbon cutting for the Olive Hills Dog Park, the unveiling
of the second police dog monument to be held on August 6, and thanked staff and supporters of
the police dog monuments. She spoke of her participation in the sendoff of the 2016 USA
Volleyball Olympic teams and requested the following items for the next agenda: i) reschedule
the August 23, 2016 council meeting to August 30, 2016, ii) prepare a resolution supporting the
Orange Unified School District School Facility Bond, and iii) offer a formal presentation of the
Anaheim Active Transportation Leadership Institute.
Council Member Vanderbilt announced Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez's Veteran Service
Workshop and Green Bird Program Clean-up, both to be held on July 30. He also revised his
previous request for a transportation update to be presented at the August 23 or 30 Council
meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Kring highlighted Anaheim Convention Center's designation as LEED Gold
Certified, announced the 3rd Annual Vegan Fair to be held on July 30, and spoke of the 2016
Olympic Volleyball Team sendoff and her visit with the Mito, Japan Sister City students.
ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business before the City Council and with no objections, Mayor Pro Tern Kring
adjourned the July 26, 2016 meeting at 7:44 P.M.
•= tfully submitted,
a tat
Linda N. Andal, CMC
City Clerk