2003/04/01
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 1, 2003
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in adjourned regular session. The Notice
of Adjournment was posted at 3:00 P.M. on April 1 ,2003 on the exterior door of the
Anaheim Council Chambers, announcing the adjournment to 4:30 P.M. due to a lack of
quorum.
PRESENT: Mayor Curt Pringle, Council Members: Tom Tait, Shirley McCracken, Bob
Hernandez and Richard Chavez.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager David Morgan, City Attorney Jack White, City Clerk Sheryll
Schroeder.
A copy of the agenda for the meeting of the Anaheim City Council was posted on March 28,
2003 at the City Hall outside bulletin board.
Mayor Pro Tern Tom Tait called the regular meeting to order at 4:40 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of the Anaheim City Hall, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None.
Mayor Pro Tern Tait recessed the meeting to Closed Session for the following purposes:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code)
Name of case: Nilsson v. City of Anaheim, et aI., United States District Court Case No.
CV-01-2972 WJR (Mcx).
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Section 54956.8 of the Government Code)
Property: Portion of public right-of-way adjacent to 2831 La Mesa Avenue, south of La
Palma Avenue, Anaheim, California.
Agency negotiators: Natalie Meeks
Negotiating Parties: City of Anaheim, Kevin Loebbaka, Alu Menziken Aerospace
(Universal Alloy Corp.).
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 4:41 P.M.
AFTER RECESS:
Mayor Pringle called the regular Council meeting of April 1 ,2003 to order at 5:18 P.M. and
welcomed those in attendance.
INVOCATION: Pastor Steve Fiechter, Grace Lutheran Church
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member McCracken
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PRESENTATIONS: Proclaiming April 13-19, 2003, as National Telecommunicators Week
PROCLAMATIONS AND DECLARATIONS:
Recognitions to be presented at a later date were:
Proclaiming April 2003 as Autism Awareness Month.
Recognizing Community Service Programs on its 30th anniversary.
Proclaiming April 2003 as Fair Housing Month.
Proclaiming April 6-12, 2003, as Week of the Young Child.
Proclaiming April 9, 2003, as Four Champions, One Community Day.
At 5:30 P.M., Mayor Pringle recessed the City Council meeting until after the Redevelopment
Agency meeting.
Mayor Pringle reconvened the City Council meeting at 5:32 P.M.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
James Reade spoke about a recent Orange County marine who was killed in combat in Iraq.
Lisa Wadell spoke about the delay in obtaining entitlements for the 30 acres that she owned
opposite the weigh station on the 91 Freeway. She explained that she wanted to open a third
banquet and wedding facility at this location and she had been trying to obtain the entitlements
for four years. She said she wanted Council to independently review the documents concerning
the project.
Mayor Pringle said he would request input from staff to understand the project. Mayor Pringle
suggested that Ms. Wadell make a presentation to staff so that Council was able to participate.
Robert Flores thanked staff for meeting with him last week regarding the Coffman and Center
problem, he added that they were setting up a community meeting with Council Member
Chavez. Mr. Flores thanked the Police Department for their help with the crossing guard and
light.
Salime complained about the lack of parking at the Jeffrey Lynn community. He requested
Council attend the Hermosa Village's next meeting on April 10, 2003.
Council Member Chavez responded that Council has been in contact with staff regarding this
issue.
James, from Lora High School, explained a situation where he was making payments to the was
court and missed a payment and was fined increased due to late payment.
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Mayor Pringle suggested that he speak to a court official or an attorney to resolve this matter,
that Council did not have jurisdiction on the matter.
Alma Rameriz acknowledged James Reade for his efforts on behalf of all Mexicans.
MOTION: Council Member McCracken moved to waive reading in full of all ordinances and
resolutions, seconded by Council Member Hernandez. Motion was carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR A1 - A14: On motion by Council Member McCracken and seconded
by Council Member Hernandez, to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions, the
following items were approved in accordance with the reports, certifications and
recommendations furnished each Council Member and as listed on the Consent Calendar. Roll
Call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members Tait, McCracken, Chavez, Hernandez.
Noes - O. Motion carried.
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A1.
Receive and file minutes of the Budget Advisory Commission meeting held November
20, 2002.
A2.
Accept the low bid of Bizal-Hoff Company, in an amount not to exceed $55,962 (plus
tax), for the purchase and installation of demountable walls, doors and windows for the
Central Library Public Area Expansion Project in accordance with Bid #6367.
A3.
Accept the low bid of Manley's Boiler Company, Inc" in an amount not to exceed
$56,021 (including tax), for the resectioning of high-pressure economizer tubes for the
Utilities Department in accordance with bid #6371.
A4.
Authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order to AIIStar Fire Equipment, in
the amount of $23,613.45 (plus applicable taxes), for forty-three Scott Air bottles for the
Fire Department in accordance with Bid #6372.
A5.
Authorize the Fourth Amendment to Agreement with PRC Public Sector, Inc. to extend
the term of the agreement, add up to four one-year renewal options and increase the
first period of the extension, in an amount not to exceed $62,817, for maintenance of the
Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management Systems at the Police Department
and authorize the Chief of Police to execute options to renew and any minor increases
or decreases that do not exceed ten percent of the total agreement value.
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A6.
Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Ben's Asphalt Inc., in the amount of
$238,264.50, for the Broadway Street Improvement Project from Magnolia Avenue to
Gilbert Street and approve and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow
Agreement pertaining to contract retentions.
A7.
Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, R. J. Noble Company, in the
amount of $313,507.35, for the State College Boulevard Street Pavement Rehabilitation
Improvement Project from Cerritos Avenue to Katella Avenue and approve and authorize
the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retentions.
A8.
Award of contract to the lowest responsible bidder R. J. Noble Company, in the amount
of $479,156.64, for the Brookhurst Street Improvements from Sequoia Avenue to Lincoln
Avenue and approve and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow
Agreement pertaining to contract retentions.
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A9. Amend the fiscal year 2002/2003 adopted budget to increase the Public Works
Department budget by $493,401 and to decrease the Community Services Department
budget by $493,401 to reflect the transfer of functions and responsibility for City right-of-
way landscape maintenance for major arterials from the Community Services
Department to the Department of Public Works.
A 10. Approve the third amendment to an agreement with the Anaheim/ Orange County Visitor
& Convention Bureau, in the amount of $100,000, to contribute in the hosting of the
Professional Convention Management Association.
A 11. RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-62 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM designating certain persons to act on behalf of the City of Anaheim in
applying for and obtaining Federal and/or State financial assistance pertaining to
disasters.
A12. RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-63 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM designating certain persons to execute documents in connection with
Federal Civil Defense Programs.
A13. RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-64 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM authorizing submittal of an application for a Code Enforcement Grant from
the State of California, incurring the obligations in connection with such grant and
authorizing the Deputy City Manager to execute documents and amendments thereto in
connection with such grant.
A 14. Approve minutes from the Council meeting held March 4, 2003.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
105 A 15. Consider appointing a citizen to serve on the Community Services Board for completion
of an unexpired term, which will expire June 30, 2004 (Patricia Tafolla's term).
Mayor Pringle opened the floor for nominations.
Council Member Chavez nominated Reina Gonzalez.
Council Member McCracken nominated Terry Sprague.
Hearing no further nominations, Mayor Pringle closed nominations.
Roll call vote on Reina Gonzalez: Ayes - 3; Council Members Chavez, Tait and Mayor Pringle.
Noes - 1; Council Member Hernandez. Abstention - 1; Council Member McCracken.
Roll call vote on Terry Sprague: Ayes - 2; Council Members Hernandez and McCracken. Noes
- 0; Abstention - 3; Council Members Chavez, Tait and Mayor Pringle.
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144 A 16. Appoint a Council Member, as well as an alternate, to the Orange County Council of
Governments.
Mayor Pringle placed in nomination Council Member Hernandez to serve as a City appointment
to the Orange County Council of Governments and Council Member Tait to serve as alternate.
Hearing no further nominations, Mayor Pringle moved to approve Council Member Hernandez
to serve as the City's appointment to the Orange County Council of Governments and Council
Member Tait to serve as the alternate.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Pringle announced the appointment as having been made.
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A17. Appoint a Council Member to the Regional Council Representative for District 19 for the
Southern California Association of Governments, to fill an expired term vacancy.
Mayor Pringle offered the appointment of Council Member Chavez to the Regional Council
Representative District 19 for the Southern California Association of Governments.
Hearing no other nominations or opposition, Mayor Pringle announced the appointment as
having been made.
5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
176 B1. A public hearing to consider the abandonment of a certain slope, storm drain and
electrical utility easements generally located at the northwest intersection of Solomon
Drive and Santa Ana Canyon Road.
At their meeting held March 4,2003, Item A6, the Anaheim City Council adopted
Resolution No. 2003R-29 declaring its intention to vacate certain public streets,
highways, and service easements (Abandonment Nos. ABA2002-00060, 61 and 62).
REQUESTED BY: C and V Consulting, Inc. on behalf of DR Horton, 119 North Maple
Street, Suite A, Corona, CA 92880-1794.
Mayor Pringle opened the public hearing and hearing no comments, closed the public hearing.
Council Member McCracken offered approval of the CEQA FINDING: CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT, CLASS 5, approval of Resolution No. 2003R-65, and approve the quitclaim of the
City's right, title and interest in the abandoned area to the applicant. Motion seconded by
Council Member Chavez.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-65 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM approving Abandonment Nos. ABA2002-00060, 61 and 62.
Roll call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members Tait, McCracken, Chavez, Hernandez.
Noes - O. Motion carried.
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Report on Closed Session Actions: None.
Council Communications:
Council Member McCracken spoke about the revitalization of the City of Anaheim and a recent
Los Angeles Times article about the City's progress.
Council Member Chavez reflected about the recent Cesar Chavez Day parade.
Adjournment:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pringle adjourned the
meeting at 5:56 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
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Sheryll Schroeder, CMC
City Clerk