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05/08/2018ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 8, 2018 The regular meeting of May 8, 2018 was called to order at 3:08 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 May 4, 2018. PRESENT: Mayor Tom Tait and Council Members Jose F. Moreno, Kris Murray, James Vanderbilt, Denise Barnes, Lucille Kring, and Stephen Faessel. STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Manager Linda Andal, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and Acting City Clerk Theresa Bass WORKSHOP: Fiscal Year 2018/19 Preliminary Budget (Citywide Overview and Administrative Departments) Interim City Manager Linda Andal introduced the item and Finance Director/City Treasurer Debbie Moreno presented the workshop addressing the fiscal year 2018/19 Preliminary Budget, specifically the Citywide overview and Administrative Departments Ms. Moreno reported the U.S. economy had experienced steady growth in recent years, the current economic expansion was now the second longest on record, and provided national information, as follows: U.S. Gross Domestic Product, or GDP, was expected to grow by 2.9% in 2018 after robust growth in 2017. Nationally, we have reached what economists refer to as full employment with job openings at an all-time high. A key driver in the economy will be business fixed investment, which is an investment in equipment, intellectual property, and structures. These investments will be necessary, as companies will need to invest in labor saving technologies due to the labor shortage. The general economic outlook is very bright. Economists believe we are near the peak of the current economic expansion but it is difficult to know when we have reached the peak. No one is predicting a recession in the next 24 months and the economy is expected to continue to grow in 2019 and 2020, but at a less robust pace. Throughout much of the current economic expansion, California has outpaced the nation and many states in terms of economic growth and job gains. This is expected to continue in 2018. With California hitting its lowest unemployment rate since 1976, wage gains have accelerated in recent years. Average weekly wages in California increased by 4.7% in 2017, the largest increase of the last 10 years. Steady job growth and limited increases in the labor force will keep the unemployment rate low and push up wages for nearly all workers. While unemployment is at an all-time low of 3.1 % in Orange County, job expansion has continued and incomes are rising. Orange County is experiencing a building boom with 19,000 apartment units being built this year and more expected in 2019. More detached homes are also being built. The Leisure sector continues to grow with the biggest investment in new Orange County hotels in nearly 30 years. Hotel occupancy peaked in 2015 and has barely dipped even with the additional rooms. Leisure employment continues to grow as well. Mayor Tait referenced Ms. Moreno's comments that no one was predicting a recession within the next two years and noted some people were predicting one. Ms. Moreno clarified none of the major economic forecasts staff has attended in the region, project a recession within the next two years. Ms. Moreno presented details of the fiscal year 2018/19 Preliminary Proposed Budget including the General Fund which makes up 22% of budgeted uses; the remaining funds are restricted for a City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 2 of 28 specific purpose and are not available for general City services. She addressed Full -Time staffing, stating the preliminary budget included a full-time complement of 1,945 full-time positions across all funds and staff was focused on maximizing efficiencies and resisting the temptation to expand the workforce in times of prosperity. New positions added in recent years have been limited to the provision of public safety services including the Council's "40 in 4" initiative and staffing for the Ponderosa Park Family Resource Center. The orange dotted line on the presented slide represented the level of staffing that the City would have had without privatizing services. While these positions were eliminated, the services were not. She continued that the General Fund is the main repository of tax revenues and discretionary sources of funding. The "Big 3" revenues, Transient Occupancy, Sales and Use, and Property Taxes make up nearly 80% of the total General Fund Sources. The largest source of revenue is Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) at 39% of the total. Sales and Use tax generates 21 % of the total and property tax makes up 18%. Business License, Fees and Permits, Transfers from Other Funds, and other revenues make up the remaining 22%. TOT is the largest single source of revenue in the General Fund. The tourism industry remains strong in Orange County and continues to grow in Anaheim. The preliminary proposed TOT budget is $162.5 million, an increase of 3% from the current year projection, or 4.4%, from the 2017/18 adopted budget. Three new hotels are expected to open in 2019 - the Element Hotel, the Cambria Suites, and a new Hampton Inn and Suites - adding over 700 rooms to the current supply. Even with the addition of these new hotels, staff expects the already high occupancy level of over 80%, to grow slightly, along with increases to the average daily rate. FY 2020 is expected to be an exciting year with the opening of Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and the first of the 4 -diamond hotels. In the five year assumptions for TOT, staff has included the addition of three new 4 -diamond hotels beginning in FY 2020. For those 3 hotels in planning stages, staff has estimated that 50% of the new TOT will be realized through year 4 and 75% realized in year 5. Sales and use tax, which is a tax applied to the sale of tangible personal property, is projected to be lower than the adopted budget by $1.4M or 1.6%. This is largely the result of an adjustment paid last year resulting in a decrease to the County pool. The preliminary proposed budget is $85.8M, an increase of 5.6%. Economic growth is expected to continue across all sectors, with the largest increases projected in food products, construction sales, and general retail. The last of the "Big 3" is Property Tax, which is estimated to be slightly lower than the adopted budget. The preliminary proposed budget is $76.4M, an increase of 4.9% from the current year projection. General Fund uses include services, economic development, debt service, and capital outlay. The biggest section is services at 79%. Services include labor or personnel costs including — Full -Time, Part -Time, and all related benefit costs as well as other operating expenses including office supplies, equipment maintenance, contract services, and other costs of doing business. Debt service expenditures represent the repayment of principal and/or interest on borrowed funds and make up 20% of the General Fund uses. The majority of debt service is transferred out and paid through restricted debt service funds and is largely related to the Resort bonds and convention center expansions. Capital outlay represents the purchase of office equipment, furniture, computer hardware, and vehicles that are funded by unrestricted sources and make up less than 1 % of General Fund uses. The remaining 1 % is used for economic development programs, including incentive agreements and activities designed to grow the economic engine of Anaheim. In response to Mayor Tait's question regarding economic development, Ms. Moreno explained half was for existing agreements (Double Tree/Garden Walk sales tax) and half was for continued economic development activities. City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 3 of 28 Ms. Moreno highlighted General Fund Services by functional groups, noting of the services provided to the Anaheim community, the largest share related to Keeping Us Safe and included Police and Fire. Departments focused on ensuring the quality of life make up 17% of the Services slice. Public Works and Public Utilities maintain infrastructure and make up 7% of General Fund Services. The remaining 10% is associated with administrative departments who ensure that operations are supported effectively and efficiently. Ms. Moreno presented the five-year forecast as it was adopted last year, noting it was expected to break even with sources slightly exceeding uses. She anticipated some challenges in the out years as PERS rates continue to grow. Consistent with mid -year projections, staff was not anticipating much change in the current year. Revenues in total may be slightly higher than budgeted but staff expects expenditures may also be slightly higher so that the ending balance is projected to be the same. With regard to the preliminary five-year forecast, the FY 2018/19 preliminary budget is balanced without the consideration of fee increases. Revenues continue to grow, but they are barely able to keep pace with PERS increases from both the discount rate change and the actuarial assumption changes.. These increases range from $1.1 M in FY 2018/19 to $11.9M in FY 2022/23. The forecast preserves existing service levels, but does not allow for new or expanded services. If any of the assumptions on hotel development do not materialize, the City may have to make adjustments in future years. Staff has used their best professional judgement to put together a forecast, that when all things were considered together, was the most likely scenario overall. Council Member Murray asked regarding what hotel, not developing, would have the biggest impact, to which Ms. Moreno responded the Disney Hotel would be the most impactful to the City's budget if not built. She added that hotel was expected to generate the most of any of the new proposed hotels. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno pointed out the budget projection was based on a hotel that has not been built. Finance Director/City Treasurer Moreno stated staff was directed to include projects that were not yet in the pipeline and listed other projects that may be developed, including the Parkview Inn and a second Garden Walk hotel, and these were included at 50% in the out years with 75% in the last year because it is likely the timing will be pushed out. Furthermore, none of the hotels were set to come on line until 2020, so there was no immediate impact. In response to Mayor Tait's question regarding TOT increases and whether it included hotels receiving subsidies, Finance Director/City Treasurer Moreno stated the growth projections of TOT revenue between 17/18 and 18/19 does not include subsidized hotels; there are only a few included in 18/19 to 19/20. From 19/20 to 20/21, $1.5 million in net subsidized hotels are included and are comprised of the J.W. Marriott, Westin Anaheim, and the fourth Disney Hotel. She provided details of TOT revenue projections for the remaining periods in terms of subsidized and non -subsidized hotels. Mayor Tait calculated that 85% of the City's growth would be realized if the City did nothing. Finance Director/City Treasurer Moreno reported the City does not have enough supply to support additional growth and noted the importance of new developments. She confirmed the new hotels will add a total of 1,800 rooms. Council Member Kring agreed the hotels that have not yet been built, should be in the system, but noted within 20 years, the City will receive 100% of the TOT and acknowledged there was a supply problem and it has been estimated the City needs 2,600 four -diamond hotel rooms. She highlighted the need to look into the future and the projects will result in better jobs and people spending more money. City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 4 of 28 Mayor Tait suggested total net revenue should be considered and economic assistance would come out of expenditures. Finance Director/City Treasurer Moreno reported economic standards require netting the two. Council Member Murray noted no four -diamond hotels were being built in surrounding cities without some level of subsidy. She asked regarding the City's 30 -year estimate net revenue to the General Fund for the hotels that have been approved as part of the agreement and Finance Director/City Treasurer Moreno agreed to provide the information at the next budget workshop. Additionally, if the hotels were not built, she asked at what year the City will have a financial impact and Finance Director/City Treasurer Moreno reported in Fiscal 20/21, as the net revenue from the four -diamond hotels is $1.5 million. Mayor Tait noted that would assume nothing being built. He commented on growth and increases in TOT and reported the benefit from existing hotels was relatively small compared to total TOT. Finance Director/City Treasurer Moreno continued the presentation addressing Administrative Departments, noting they make up 4% of the City's total budget and 8.4% of General Fund uses. City Council has a preliminary budget of $1.3M and City Administration at $6.OM. City Attorney is proposing expenditures of $8.4 million and City Clerk $2.OM. These departments are predominantly funded by the General Fund. Finance has a preliminary budget of $39.OM and Human Resources of $229.2M. Their General Fund uses are $12.1 M and $3.2M respectively with the balance comprised of Information Services, Insurance, and Benefits funds. When including General fund revenues, the cost of these support departments decreases. Each collects revenue from enterprise funds for their share of costs for a total of $10.5M, equal to about 30% of its costs. The administrative departments are a crucial support system to ensuring the city can operate and provide services to its residents. City Administration provides support on citywide initiatives such as fireworks sales, legislative affairs, Homeless Outreach, Kindness Campaign, and many more. The department also works diligently in enhancing communication efforts with residents online and with publications to ensure the community is aware of citywide projects, connecting with over 6 million people on social media. In the City Attorney's Office, legal staff prepared, reviewed, and executed nearly 700 agreements, ordinances, and resolutions, as well as reviewed over 14,000 violations of the City Municipal Code and State Law. The City Clerk's Office provides core functions with official records, elections, and passport services. This past fiscal year, the office oversaw the Council Chamber audio and visual system upgrade and successfully implemented the lobbyist registration program that provides online access to lobbyist registry and quarterly reports. The supporting departments include Finance and Human Resources (HR). Staff in the Finance Department maintained consecutive awards of excellence in Financial Reporting and Budgeting while improving the City Treasurer Investment Portfolio rating. Additionally, the information services division increased online services to include community engagement tools such as the Balancing Act and CIP story maps for the City budget, as well as expanded the Open Data portal to include GIS data, maps, and applications such as Andy's Map. The HR Department has worked this past year with recruitment of new employees and training of existing employees to ensure we have best people at Anaheim. Through April, HR had over 200 recruitment requisitions and reviewed over 24,000 job applications. By the end of this fiscal year, HR will have provided a total of 77 training classes with over 1,600 participants. Finance Director/City Treasurer Moreno reported that this was the second year of expanded community outreach efforts for the budget. This year, staff went to the community with three outreach meetings almost a month earlier than last year. Over 45 residents got a brief introduction to the preliminary proposed budget and had an opportunity to talk with department executives in smaller group settings and ask questions on issues and concerns they have in their districts. Some of the areas of interest include spaces for youth programs and services, clean and City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 5 of 28 safe parks, public safety, and services for the homeless. In addition to questions and concerns, residents also took the opportunity to personally thank staff for their efforts, noting improvements such as better street lighting in their neighborhood. Overall, the meetings allowed staff the opportunity to build a stronger rapport with the community and to better engage and educate residents on where the city's money comes from and where it goes. Additional budget resources such as the Budget Preview document, CIP Story Maps, and Balancing Act tool is available on the website at www.anaheim.net/mycitybudget for the public to learn, share with one another, and give feedback. So far, staff has received 37 submissions on the Balancing Act tool, and it will remain online allowing continued community participation. The second budget workshop will be next Tuesday, with presentations from the Police and Fire & Rescue departments, with two additional workshops in June with the remaining operating departments, concluding with a public hearing on June 19. DISCUSSION: Council Member Faessel commented on Debt Service being 20% of the General Fund and asked for clarification. Finance Director/City Treasurer Moreno reported the City's Debt Service has remained consistent, noting one component of normal -lease revenue bonds, has remained flat, and the other component, lease payment measurement revenues (LPMR), is based on a formula, according to revenues and escalates by 3% each year, based on revenue performance. The City is required to put away funds against the LPMR, based on a formula, and an excess has accumulated. The excess can only be used to repay those bonds. She added the City's debt service ratio is moderate, especially considering the fixed component, is a fair debt load, and has flexibility other jurisdictions may not have. Council Member Faessel addressed PERS and referenced comments that staff did not account for fee changes. Finance Director/City Treasurer Moreno confirmed upcoming changes in fees were not considered in the budget document. Increases in user fees (lesser than CPI or 15%) would go into the General Fund and would generate approximately $1.5 million per year; implementation of the changes would take time; and it is estimated the first-year impact would be $1 million. Council Member Faessel expressed concerns that while the City is considering potential future revenues from the hotels, which have not yet been built, it was not considering fee increases going into the General Fund within the next 6 months. Finance Director/City Treasurer Moreno reported as staff works through the process and receives feedback on the fee increases, staff will have a better understanding of their impact and will develop recommendations to present to Council for additional services. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno noted unemployment was down and revenues were increasing, but poverty was increasing. Finance Director/City Treasurer Moreno offered to look into that and reported there was information being generated by other City Departments that would address that question. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno expressed concern with how to quantify the cost of poverty to the General Fund. Finance Director/City Treasurer Moreno reported that was not something the City currently tracked or identified. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno stated he would find it very helpful to understand that. Finance Director/City Treasurer Moreno noted the possibility of having an economist identify the costs of poverty and felt one of the reasons the City does not have more revenue available is that, by policy and over the years, the City has chosen to place a higher burden of its service costs on visitors, and not to the community; there are several taxes other jurisdictions have that Anaheim may not. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno reiterated wanting to understand how jobs and revenues were increasing, yet the City struggled to provide basic services. Mayor Tait confirmed the City needs to grow 4% per year to maintain its current service level. In response to Mayor Tait's question, Finance Director/City Treasurer Moreno reported 75% of the City's General Fund expenses are for labor, assuming the contracts currently in place and step City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 6 of 28 increases employees would be entitled to through current contracts. The proposed budget preserves services at their current level. Council Member Murray referenced a report on poverty levels and indicated she would like it to reflect the cost of housing, the fleet of middle-income jobs that have left Southern California, the cost of transportation, and increases in PERS. She reported that less than 2% of Disney employees live in Anaheim, commented on other factors influencing poverty, and stressed the City was investing in itself for improved public safety services, facilities, and infrastructure, and thanked staff for its work on this matter over the years. Council Member Kring reported California as now the fifth largest economy in the world but also has the largest problem with homelessness and poverty in the country. She encouraged those interested in more affordable housing to contact their representatives in Sacramento and strive for CEQA reform. She commended staff for their work on the budget and commented on existing community centers, noting outside visitors to the resort pay for community center maintenance. Council Member Barnes asked for a breakdown, per department, for pensions and Fire and Police services, as those items impact and will continue impacting the budget. Finance Director/City Treasurer Moreno reported the information will be included in the final budget document. Additionally, Council Member Barnes requested information regarding bonds paid by the City and wants it to be defined and presented to the public. Finance Director/City Treasurer Moreno reported there is a section in the budget dedicated to the City's long-term liabilities and addressed projected PERS costs by group. The City's projections include the discount rate adopted by PERS and mid-range projections for changes in actuarial assumptions. The budget document will be available the end of this month and Council will receive copies as well as detailed supplemental documents. Fire and Police are the highest, with Community Services following. Council Member Vanderbilt referenced the Preliminary 5 -Year Forecast and asked for an explanation of the 2022/23 Sources Over/(Under) Recurring Uses. Finance Director/City Treasurer Moreno reported the figure reveals the City may have some revenue challenges in the future. She added that because development is anticipated to be robust, staff changed the methodology and did not consider projects currently under construction. She reported the project being considered under Item No. 21 of the regular agenda is included in budget calculations. It is a four -diamond hotel but is not part of the subsidy program. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno referenced Community Services, noting it is 10% of the City's General Fund. Finance Director/City Treasurer Moreno reported percentages throughout departments have remained fairly consistent through the years and is 10% of a growing pie so they have all participated in increases. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno reported 17% of the General Fund budget goes to fixing streets and capital infrastructure of transportation and noted the importance of the budget reflecting the City's values and knowing the total revenue expected from subsidized hotel projects. He stated he would like to see a budget allocating more than 10% of the General Fund towards Community Services. Council Member Murray reported through the years, residents have considered public safety to be one of the highest quality -of -life services and have appreciated the investments the City has been making in those departments. She referenced per capita budgets issued by the City so that residents know how the City is spending its money on a per capita basis and hoped that will continue to be part of the final budget. Mayor Tait reiterated his wish for a breakdown of revenues and which hotel subsidy they can be applied to. Additionally, he felt the City never budgeted to spend reserves, as they are for "rainy City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 7 of 28 day" purposes and spoke in support of having two or more months of the operating budget as reserves. Council Member Kring referenced the $700 million the City will rebate to hoteliers, noting the City was not giving that money away, but rather hoteliers must first earn it and part of what they make in TOT is given back to them. Finance Director/City Treasurer Moreno reported the City has to collect the money first, before it was remitted back to hoteliers. Council Member Faessel thanked Council colleagues for their support of allocating future budget surpluses of no less than 25% of community services. Mayor Tait thanked staff for their work on the budget and expressed appreciation for balancing the budget without cutting into reserves. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON WORKSHOP: A female speaker asked regarding the location of affordable housing in Anaheim. Council Member Murray reported Anaheim has one of the largest Section 8 programs and developed a ten-year program where it implemented some of the most affordable housing in all of Orange County. She added it is very expensive to live in Southern California, but that is not unique to Anaheim. Mayor Tait noted, by law, Council cannot debate affordable housing at this time, as it is not on the agenda. Bob Donelson opined the City was trying to sell subsidies as a benefit to residents and related it to PERS increases. He questioned giving more profit to the wealthy and taking more away from workers. Jeanine Robbins opined it was foolish to think hotels would not be built without a subsidy, that tourists pay TOT and that the TOT will be refunded to hoteliers, and that Disney fought hard against the Dollar Gate Tax because they did not want to charge tourists an extra dollar, while they have continued to raise their admission prices. She stated the situation with the resort district and subsidies needed to end and referenced Item No. 21 relative to a four -diamond hotel being built without subsidies. ADDITION&DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: William Fitzgerald, Home Owners Maintaining Our Environment, referenced Item No. 02 under Closed Session, alleging political donations to City Council Members. He commented positively on union members attending in support of their co-workers at Disneyland. He questioned why Council was having a discussion with the Anaheim Firefighters Association on an election year and opined millions of dollars were donated every year by the association for political purposes. He reported the City of Santa Ana had financial troubles, got rid of their Fire Department, and hired the Orange County Fire Authority to provide fire services. They realized a savings of over $10 million per year, and Mr. Fitzgerald asserted Anaheim's savings would be much higher if it were to do the same. City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 8 of 28 CLOSED SESSION: At 4:44 P.M., Mayor Tait recessed to closed session for consideration of the following items: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Orange County Catholic Worker, et al. v. Orange County et al; City of Santa Ana v. Orange County, et al., USDC Court Case No. 18 CV -00155 -DOC (KESx) 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code) Agency Designated Representative: Jason Motsick, Acting Director of Human Resources Name of Employee Organizations: Anaheim Firefighters Association, Local 2899 At 5:16 P.M., Mayor Tait reconvened the Anaheim City Council. INVOCATION: Pastor Kyle Bonenberger, City Church FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Pro Tem Jose F. Moreno PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing Anaheim's Lion's Club Youth of the Year Mayor Tait introduced Anaheim's Lion's Club Youth of the Year Chair Rod Wallace who provided information about the program and presented the 2018 Anaheim Lion's Club Youth of the Year award to second runner-up, Bernadine Bernardino, first runner up, Vanessa Chavez, and first place winner, Kim Perez. ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date): Proclaiming May 10, 2018, as Small Business Development Day Proclaiming May 6-12, 2018, as Child Safety Seat Checkup Week Proclaiming May 14-18, 2018, as Bike to Work Week Lolly Garcia, Public Works Transportation Center, accepted a proclamation declaring May 14 — 18, 2018, as Bike to Work Week. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: Acting City Clerk Theresa Bass announced staff requested the continuance of Public Hearing Item No. 21 to May 15, 2018. PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items, except public hearing): Prior to receipt of public comments, a brief decorum statement was provided by Acting City Clerk Theresa Bass. Mayor Tait called for a short recess at 5:35 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 5:36 p.m. Cecil Jordan Corkern, Outreach Homeless Ministries, read from the Bible, spoke about Disney using subliminal messages in their animation, and urged the public to pray for the president. Mark Richard Daniels referenced comments that the minimum wage initiative is a "job killer" and noted that citizens gathered 21,000 signatures in two weeks. He believed the residents of Anaheim stated those doing business in the City should pay their workers a living wage and that Anaheim, as the "City of Kindness," should live up to that motto. He spoke about the tourist City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 9 of 28 community and opined the people who serve those tourists were considered less than important. He hoped the initiative passed overwhelmingly. Duane J. Roberts spoke in support of Item No. 20, referenced an email he sent to Council Members, and stated he believed the proposed study must include a thorough review of labor market conditions in and around the Anaheim resort. He opined a monopsony might exist relative to wages and reported findings from his research on the Disney Company and other hospitality industry employers in and around the resort area that assets are highly concentrated and owned by a few corporate entities and listed a sample of them, adding they were in a position that keep wages low. He acknowledged the attendance of members of the Building Trades Union, adding they were here to lobby against the minimum wage initiative. Don Barnes, OCSD Undersheriff, spoke in support of Acting Police Chief Julian Harvey as the next Anaheim Police Department Chief and commented positively on his experience working with him. Ron Miller, Executive Secretary, L.A./Orange County Building and Construction Trades Council, spoke in opposition to the Anaheim Resort Living -Wage Initiative. He opined it was flawed, as it directly targeted construction projects and stated hearing from the targeted hotel developers that they would cancel projects if the measure becomes law, costing 3,000 jobs. He urged Council not to misuse taxpayer funds on fiscal analyses when the measure may not qualify and to wait until the certification of the signatures. Jerry Amante, Executive Director, Anaheim Hotel and Lodging Association, opined raising the minimum wage will cause jobs to be lost and decrease income for the City. He urged Council to let people play out the political rules as they were written and wait until certification of signatures before conducting a study. Jill Kanzler, Support Our Anaheim Resort (SOAR), spoke in opposition to the minimum wage initiative and in support of public/private partnerships. She opined the initiative will cause the loss of 3,000 construction jobs and the loss of revenue for the City. She urged Council to take no special action to place the measure on the ballot and should not spend funds for an analysis, when the initiative may not qualify. Cathy Dutton, Director of Sales, Clarion Hotel, spoke about her career working in Anaheim and in opposition to the minimum wage initiative. She opined it will lead to fewer hours, fewer jobs, and overall less pay for hard-working people as well as fewer entry-level jobs. She thanked Council for its service and leadership and urged Council to deny the item. James Rodriguez, Anaheim Police Management Association, spoke in support of Acting Police Chief Julian Harvey as the next Anaheim Police Department Chief and commented on his experience and capabilities. Trevor O'Neil, Orange County Taxpayers Association, referenced Item No. 20 and noted his opposition of the minimum wage initiative. He believed the City should wait until the initiative was certified before proceeding with a study in order not to waste taxpayer money. Andrew Stewart, Local 582 Plumbers, Steamfitters and Welders Union, spoke against the Anaheim living wage initiative, voicing concerns that it will kill good jobs and businesses will choose to build elsewhere in order to save their profit margins. R. Joshua Collins, Homeless Advocates for Christ, read from the Bible and reported Jesus was homeless. He noted increased poverty in the City and people dying on the streets. Mr. Collins referenced anti -camping laws and stressed the need to change them. Mr. Collins mentioned City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 10 of 28 taxpayers were subsidizing Disney hotels while they pay low wages and their employees must receive additional aid to make ends meet. He mentioned housing was a human right and urged Council to work for change. Darcy Menard reported she recently became homeless because she could not afford her rent and spoke on the lack of basic services for the homeless, including the lack of places for them to store their belongings. She reported recently sleeping in a parking lot with her daughter and grandson and four Police cars were called out to kick her out as she was not allowed to park there. Ms. Menard reported there was no affordable housing in the City and there was a ten-year waiting list for Section 8 housing. William Fitzgerald, Home Owners Maintaining Our Environment, spoke in support of the minimum wage initiative and talked about City taxpayers having to support Disney employees with subsidized social services. Arturo Ferreras spoke in support of Anaheim Fire Department Chief Randy Bruegman; congratulated him for running an excellent Fire Department and listed some of his accomplishments. He voiced support for the minimum wage initiative and felt it was a myth to say the hotels would not be built and jobs lost. Jennifer Ayres reported she has been emailing Council and has never received a response. The last email she sent related to the homeless living in vehicles and commented on a program by the City of Santa Barbara offering a safe parking area for homeless in transition and living in their vehicles. Additionally, she spoke about the public being targeted with mind -control technology to human traffic individuals for specific purposes. Roxanne Klatt, Local 2361, Carpenters Union, spoke about a program specific for veterans and others offered by the union and urged Council to consider the living wage initiative carefully. Sergio Gonzalez spoke in opposition to the living wage initiative with concerns it would kill jobs and result in fewer hours and less pay for workers. He believed it unfairly targeted the City's economic engine, the Anaheim Resort, and urged Council to take no action to enable the initiative to get on the ballot. He opined ordering a fiscal analysis before certification of signatures was unfair and a clear attempt to influence the initiative process in favor of certain unions. He asked Council to let the process go through the process and reject the initiative. Paul Aroian, Local 433, Iron Workers, acknowledged members of the building trades in attendance, opined if the minimum wage initiative was approved, many jobs will be lost, and indicated wanting workers to be active participants in the families' lives. Gloria Ma'ae wondered why the City was in the middle of a labor dispute, noting this was a union issue and the greater majority of Disney employees do not live in Anaheim. She believed the unions began the initiative because they failed at the bargaining table and $18 an hour was an unreasonable request. Kenneth Batiste referenced bullying and the White House and cuts to children's health programs and education while approving $1.5 billion for private school vouchers. Mr. Batiste stressed the nation was in disarray, noting there were millions who want to work but are instead waiting in food lines because of the lack of jobs. In terms of the minimum wage initiative, he opined the hotels will be built, regardless of the initiative, and alleged Council will vote the measure down. He claimed Disneyland made $4.4 billion last quarter and gets City subsidies while claiming they cannot pay a living wage. Additionally, he noted the City was involved, as it gave Disney subsidies for their projects. City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 11 of 28 Bob Donelson spoke in support of the minimum wage initiative and commented about union workers fighting amongst each other. He addressed subsidies granted by the City to Disney and shared his feelings about building trade union members who spoke against the initiative. Mr. Donelson stated Disney was taking advantage of their workers, they get money from the City, and it was time they paid a decent wage. Female Speaker, Local 433, Iron Workers Apprentice, spoke about opportunities for people to learn and grow in their careers and felt the proposed Disney hotels will be a benefit to the community and the City. Mayor Tait reported City Council was not voting on the initiative tonight, but rather whether or not to direct staff to begin a fiscal analysis. Joshua Ashton, Local 441, Electrical Union, spoke in opposition to the minimum wage initiative, alleging it will result in killing local jobs and was unfairly targeting the building industry. Charles Rikel referenced Item No. 09 and reported on October 9, 2017, he and his wife were asked to evacuate their home during the Canyon 2 fire. It took them forty minutes to travel 1.2 miles from their home to the intersection of Fairmont and Santa Ana Canyon and then were gridlocked. He reported speaking to the Fire Department and commended them for their work in developing the plan being considered tonight. He suggested adding a mechanism, if the funds become insufficient, to ensure the work was not stopped. Additionally, the only realistic access into the park was on Fairmont and he noted the need to expand that trail into a fire road. Marysol Flores, Local 12, Operating Engineers, reported the union has afforded her a good life and expressed sadness that union workers were pitted against each other. She believed the minimum wage initiative will unfairly target specific industries, will result in fewer jobs, and noted the importance of working locally. Mitch Caldwell urged Council to vote no on Item No. 20 and felt approving a fiscal study without voter signature certification would be a waste of taxpayer funds, was unnecessary, and fiscally irresponsible. He spoke in opposition to the minimum wage initiative, noting it will kill jobs and singles out specific employers of specific industries. He added there was no solidarity on this issue and serves to divide the people. Natalie Meeks spoke in opposition to the minimum wage initiative and asked Council to follow the standard process and wait until the initiative has qualified before proceeding with spending funds for a financial analysis. She believed the initiative will eliminate jobs and commented on education and hard work as the vehicles to break the cycle of poverty. She spoke of minimum wage as being entry-level and not the goal. Renee B spoke about the case and death of Gustavo Najera. She reported a jury found Officer Alvarez not guilty of excessive force and not guilty of negligence, but Mr. Najera's attorney will be filing an appeal. She spoke of the Peter Muntean incident and opined the City's Police Department has a pattern of not being held accountable. Ada Briceno reported she has been fighting for workers' rights for 25 years and a coalition of over 11 unions turned in over 21,000 signatures to put the initiative on the ballot. She stated the workers believe that if the City gives out millions in subsidies to large corporations, they should pay their employees a fair wage. Ms. Briceno urged Council to approve the study, as soon as possible. Laurinda Fiddler, Disney employee, reported she helped collect signatures for the initiative and the group collected 21,000 in just two weeks. She stated the initiative has the overwhelming City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 12 of 28 support of residents of Anaheim and residents strongly feel the large businesses in the Anaheim Resort Area that take millions of dollars in subsidies from the City should pay their workers a livable wage. She urged Council to move forward with a timely fiscal impact report so that Anaheim voters can make an informed decision. Ada Tamayo spoke in opposition to Item No. 21 with concerns about how quickly the project was moving, especially as it related to the environmental review. She reported the hotel will be massive, with 326 rooms and twelve stories high. She urged Council to deny the Development Agreement or continue the item until an environmental impact report has been completed. Pastor Santos Chavez, Streetlight Church, Westminster, reported God provided a house at 138 South Gilbert, Anaheim, for them to help the homeless. They have been given until June 1, 2018, to vacate the house and asked Council to allow them to continue operating the house to help the homeless in Anaheim. The people currently living in the house were referred by various agencies including the Illumination Foundation and CityNet and have no other place to go. Mayor Tait noted the need to follow regulations and zoning laws and asked staff to meet with Pastor Chavez to determine how the City can help. Abel B. Casares, resident of the Streetlight Church Restoration Home, shared his experience being homeless and reported the home gave him a second chance and gave him hope at a time when he was hopeless. He reported he was now working two jobs but, if the home closes, he will be homeless once again. He urged Council to allow the home to continue operating in the City. Dennis Long spoke in support of the Streetlight Church Restoration Home and shared his experience suffering an accident that left him disabled, jobless, and homeless. Living in the home, he has been able to regain his self-respect and dignity and has given him hope. He urged Council to allow them to continue operating in Anaheim. George Munguia, Disney employee, spoke in support of the minimum wage initiative, noting many Disney employees cannot afford to live in Anaheim, have to drive a long way to work, and are unable to take care of their families. He stressed that the people working for Disney make it magical and urged Council to approve the item. "The Cameraman" spoke about Officer Bartman Horn and the officer -involved incidents involving DeShawn Halloway and Peter Muntean. Alicia Berhow, Sr. Vice President, Orange County Business Council, spoke in opposition to the minimum wage initiative, in support of the free-market system to allow businesses to grow, and noted the tourism industry raises revenue for the City. She believed the initiative will lead to fewer hours, fewer jobs, and less pay for hard-working people. She felt affordability challenges were a direct result of the lack of affordable housing but, rather than address housing, the measure directly targets Anaheim's economic development and the Anaheim Resort. She believed Council must take no extraordinary action to enable the initiative to get to the ballot and urged Council not to misuse taxpayer funds to order a fiscal analysis when the measure might not even qualify. Stu Wylam urged Council to support the fiscal analysis and spoke in support of the minimum wage initiative. He noted the same myths and fears have been claimed every time there is an effort to raise the minimum wage. Mr. Wylam stated facts are needed and the matter is work proper analysis so that voters can make an informed decision. He questioned the need for Disney to seek subsidies from the City and the initiative only affects areas of hotels receiving subsidies from the City. City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 13 of 28 Ernesto Medrano, L.A./Orange County Building and Construction Trades, stated the organization's belief for higher wages for working people but spoke in opposition to the minimum wage initiative, opining it is flawed and divisive. He reported wages and benefits improve at the bargaining table and opined the initiative unfairly targets specific industries and will result in the loss of 3,000 jobs. He urged Council to deny a fiscal study until voter signatures have been verified. Tony Chargualaf reported he is homeless and commended Council on the City website which offers resources for services. He referenced the clearing of the homeless from the riverbed and reported couples were being separated, people were not being properly assessed, and they continue to roam the streets. He noted the need for someone to be accountable, commented on the needs of the homeless, and referenced a plan being developed by organizations in Fullerton and the Saddleback Church. Sam Hurtado, Sheetmetal Workers, spoke on behalf of Patrick Tollbar and himself regarding the minimum wage initiative process and urged Council to let it run its course. He reported there are plenty of opportunities for jobs and advancement in the building industry and urged Council to oppose the minimum wage initiative. Ross McCune, Caisteal Builders, Chairman of the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, spoke in opposition to Item No. 20 and increasing the minimum wage, noting the benefits of the free- market system. He felt setting the minimum wage will have negative consequences, including the loss of hours and jobs. John Dunton addressed residents' concerns regarding the next Chief of Police, reported Interim Police Chief Julian Harvey has been visiting members of the community, both poor and rich, and commented positively on his experience, accomplishments, and capabilities. Mr. Dunton spoke in favor of the minimum wage initiative and reported he has been hearing many positive things about the Chamber of Commerce. Rosa Isela Lopez, OCCORD, expressed her thoughts that some union leaders were against union workers. She stated Disney does not have enough workers and must hire more because many existing workers are quitting because of the low wages paid by Disney. She noted construction workers make three times as much as the increase workers are demanding. Additionally, she reported there are many single mothers working at Disney and commented on how people are being divided. Hotels are being built, regardless of subsidies, and Disney makes millions of dollars in profits, while receiving subsidies from the City. She stressed Disney must be responsible for their workers. She urged Council to proceed with the financial study and report the results as soon as possible. Council Member Murray addressed divisive comments about different wages amongst workers and thought it unfair to punish hard-working people who attend meetings and take a position. She reported she opposes the initiative because the policies have failed in other cities and does not want to see people lose their jobs. Grant Henninger referenced Item No. 09 and commented on the need to hire more Fire Fighters in the City, noting the lack of staffing has slowed down response times and reduced service levels. He addressed increases in calls for service, added strains and pressure on existing Fire Fighters, and urged Council to approve the report recommendations, including adding more Fire Fighters to the Department. Artemis Bell, Disney employee, stated the living wage initiative would change the lives of hundreds of people working for Disney. She indicated she does not believe the initiative will cause the elimination of jobs and felt the measure will qualify for the ballot. She spoke in support City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 14 of 28 of Council approving an economic study, so the voters of Anaheim can make an informed decision. Gina Aguirre, Disney employee, reported she participated in collecting signatures in favor of the initiative and thanked residents who expressed their support as well as Council for considering the matter. David Bartash, Parade Coordinator, 2018 Anaheim Flag Day Parade, invited Council and the public to the 23rd Annual Flag Day Celebration and Parade, and addressed elements of the event. It will be held at Pearson Park on Sunday, June 10, 2018, with the parade beginning at 1:00 p.m. He announced the Parade Grand Marshall and Keynote Speaker will be Bill Baltazar, President of the Inland Empire Chapter of the Flying Cross Society. He added the 300 Army Marching Band will be in the parade. Karen Romero Estrada spoke in support of the living wage initiative, noting while companies receive large subsidies from the City and thrive, their employees are not afforded the same opportunities; without the workers, the Resort Area would not succeed. Many have to supplement their income with other jobs, social services and are homeless. She believed the working class deserves a just salary and noted the City has an obligation to ensure companies who receive subsidies from the City treat their employees fairly. Ms. Romero Estrada noted they were able to collect over 21,000 signatures in just over three weeks and urged Council to direct staff to conduct a fiscal impact report on this issue, as soon as possible. Martin Lopez commented on money spent by a former City Council opposing district elections and stated this matter reminds him of that instance. He noted Anaheim voters are ready for this measure and urged Council to support the proposed fiscal analysis, as soon as possible. Additionally, he reported hotel workers in Los Angeles asked for a wage increase and were granted it. This, however, did not deter new hotel developments and, in fact, the industry is thriving. He felt it was time for Disney and other hotels in the area that have received City subsidies to pay their fair share to employees. Wes Jones reported running out of food, last week, at the La Palma Check-in Center, noted increases in the number of participants, and asked Council to consider the Center, as it is a valuable resource for the homeless. Regarding the minimum wage initiative, he expressed his thoughts of members of the building trades opposing the initiative and for believing Disney was not going to build the proposed four -diamond hotels. He urged Council to approve the impact study. Council Member Murray addressed the insinuation that those who oppose the measure are lying. She added the measure was not only about hotels, but also small businesses; the building trade has negotiated on behalf of their employees and the proponents of the measure did not. Jeanine Robbins suggested starting with a living wage and alleged building trade union workers were being used as pawns. Construction on the hotels have begun, trade jobs are available, but they are temporary. In the meantime, the resort workers are permanent employees and deserve a living wage. She opined the hotels will be built and referenced the hotel under Item No. 21 in terms of a hotel being built with no subsidies. Ms. Robbins stressed if a business takes money from taxpayers in the form of subsidies, that business should pay a living wage. She referenced comments by members of SOAR with concerns about not wasting money and spoke of the taxpayer money used toward the streetcar project. Disney should set an example and pay a living wage and, Ms. Robbins announced another protest on June 21St to raise awareness on City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 15 of 28 Disney's poverty wages. Additionally, she commented in support of Pastor Santos Chavez's project. Ryan Balius referenced Item No. 12 and expressed concerns about the agreement with the Anaheim Union High School. He believed the Park Ranger program was extremely underfunded and cannot take on additional requirements. He opined before spending any money to maintain someone else's fields, the City should take care of its own fields. He distributed notes to Council on three parks he visited and suggested the City should be looking at open space or ways to create open space, so the City can purchase and make its own fields. Quincy Lunford, Helmets to Hardhats, presented an overview of the program, including resources and services offered, and shared his experience in accomplishing his goals. Vern Nelson spoke in support of the living wage initiative and opined it will not cause the elimination of jobs, reported Disney's threat that the hotels will not be built if the initiative passes, does not make sense, and urged other union workers not to believe everything they hear. Additionally, he asked Council to approve Item No. 20. Mr. Nelson spoke of the Peter Muntean officer -involved incident on Friday, April 13th. He reported this was the third Anaheim Police Department incident in forty days. Anita Delgado, Disney employee, reported participating in the petition drive and reported people of Anaheim want the living wage initiative to pass. She asked Council to respect workers and acknowledge they deserve a living wage. Lou Noble commented on Pastor Santos Chavez work for the homeless, noted the need for affordable housing, and spoke in support of the living wage initiative. He stated Disney and other corporations were getting millions in subsidies, yet many Disney employees were homeless and/or dependent on social services. Armando Gonzales, Disney employee, spoke in support of the living wage initiative and reported he participated in collecting signatures in its support. He urged Council to approve the initiative, listen to the people, and require that Disney be fair with their employees. John, Disney employee, reported the initiative will not affect him, but expressed solidarity with his colleagues. He expressed disappointment that the building trade unions were not in support of the initiative and reported the average Disney employee has been working there for years and is only making $12/hour. Council Member Murray clarified the when agreements were negotiated, the building trades engaged for over a year on behalf of their members while the unions bringing forth the initiative did not. Josh Stern, Disney employee, reported he still lives with this mother and father because he cannot afford to live alone. He spoke about subsidies to big corporations while they pay their employees poverty wages and urged Council to approve Item No. 20. Male speaker, Disneyland Craft Maintenance Council, reported negotiating contracts with Disney and listed the salaries of some of their members. He spoke in support of Disney, noting they hire from within to provide advancement opportunities and provide an avenue for those making minimum wage to grow. Bradley Hertz, Sutton Law Firm, addressed his experience in Election Law and referenced Item No. 20, noting if Council requests a report before the signature verification process is complete, Anaheim will be an outlier among cities that follow the Elections Code. Once signatures have City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 16 of 28 been verified, Council may adopt the measure, put it to a vote, or request a study. He stated requesting a report at this stage would be unusual and would be a dangerous precedent, as it would put the City on a slippery slope towards allegations of bias and favoritism regarding the initiative. He advised the City to stick with the normal procedure under the Elections Code. Todd Ament, Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, representing the coalition of Stop the Job Killer Initiative, urged Council to drop this issue. He turned in 165 letters of opposition from Chamber member businesses and stated Council should take no extraordinary action to aid proponents in placing the measure on the November ballot; Council should not spend taxpayer funds to study an initiative that may not qualify and should wait until after certification of signatures. He opined the measure will affect more than three businesses and will likely chase away investments. Noreen Lorenzo, Disney employee, reported she has worked for Disney for twelve years and makes $12.35 per hour. She had to move out of the Anaheim area because she could not afford paying rent and reported advancement opportunities are offered, but only if management likes you. Council Member Kring inidicated Ms. Lorenzo should report her concerns to Disney's Human Resources Department. Jose EI Toro, Business Agent, Workers United Local 50, noted the trade unions will not lose jobs as the proposed hotels will be built. He reported Disney offers growth opportunities but does not offer training. He stated this initiative will not affect small businesses but is targeted at large corporations getting City subsidies to give back to their employees. Council Member Murray addressed the types of businesses that will be affected by the proposed initiative. Male speaker, Heat and Frost Insulator Workers, Local 5, shared his experience immigrating to the United States from EI Salvador and becoming a tradesman. He reported this initiative focuses on one sector and commented on the hotel projects already being approved by Council. Bryan Kaye addressed "The Cameraman's" documentation that Officer Horn was a risk, alleged the City chose to ignore the warnings, and now Peter Muntean had died. He listed the names of others killed by the Anaheim Police Department (APD) and alleged monetary contributions made Anaheim a police state. He alleged City staff was preventing his reports from getting to Council. He reported participating in termite and fire prevention for the Anaheim White House and addressed the process used. Bob Sanders, President, Orange County Musicians Union, reported they are proud members of the Coalition of Resort Labor Unions and spoke in solidarity with them. He referenced the speaker who commented on Election Law and noted the City has an attorney who advises the City on Election Law. He referenced the fiscal impact study and asked whether the City has approved one in the past, before signatures were verified. He expressed disappointment that other unions are against the initiative when all should stand together in seeking a fair, livable wage. Tim Schindler opined Disney could do better in terms of how they treat their employees and spoke about negotiations with the Anaheim Angels. He felt it was time for the City to consider selling the stadium and reported the City should not provide subsidies for major companies. He reported attending a recent budget workshop and encouraged staff to continue providing them in an informal format. City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 17 of 28 Cynthia Ward referenced Item No. 18 and asked for Council's unanimous support as it would bring the City in line with how most major cities operate and with the intent of the City Charter. Relative to Item No. 20, she agreed this was not the time to address an economic impact study, but rather, should have been considered when subsidies were being discussed. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/AGENDA REQUESTS: Council Member Faessel requested a report related to reduced response times by the Anaheim Police Department. Council Member Kring recognized Loara High School student Valerie Tenorio and her group for their senior project identifying streets and intersections for audio functions at crosswalks to assist the vision -impaired. She also requested an update on Beach Blvd. motels used by the homeless as well as the La Palma Royale. Mayor Tait requested a resolution of support for the 241/91 Interchange TCA/Toll Road at the first meeting in June. He also requested a proclamation honoring the 60th anniversary of St. Justin Martyr Church. Council Member Murray requested an item opposing the OC Mobile Needle Exchange and authorizing letters to State and Federal representatives for the first meeting in June. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno thanked Jay Burress and Visit Anaheim for hosting a breakfast to discuss working together on city issues. He requested a recognition for Anaheim High School students who placed in the State history competition and a future agenda item by the Chief of Police regarding the Digital Mapping used at Anaheim High School regarding potential school shootings. Council Member Vanderbilt thanked the Police and Fire & Rescue Departments for checking the city for damage following the morning's earthquake. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: Interim City Manager Linda Andal reported an update on Beach Boulevard would be on the June 12th Council agenda. CONSENT CALENDAR: At 9:08 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered with Council Member Faessel pulling Item No. 09; Mayor Tait pulling Item No. 10, and Council Member Vanderbilt pulling Item Nos. 12 and 13 from the Consent Calendar, for separate consideration and discussion. Council Member Barnes declared a potential conflict of interest regarding Item No. 08. MOTION: Council Member Kring moved to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented and in accordance with reports, certifications and recommendations furnished each City Council Member and as listed on the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. Motion carried. B105 1. Receive and file minutes of the Public Utilities Board meeting of March 28, 2018. 2. Approve recognitions recognizing Say Something Nice Day (June 1, 2018); Anaheim Union High School District's Superintendent Scholar Athlete Award Recipients; Anaheim D116 High School Student Alan Salgado named Orange County's 2017 Artist of the Year for photography; participants and winners of the Westgate Community Canvas Competition; City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 18 of 28 and Patty Hirahara for receiving an Honorary Alumna Award from Washington State University. 3. Accept the bids of Premier Chevrolet and H&H Auto Parts Wholesale, in a combined D180 amount not to exceed $39,525, for the purchase of GM automotive parts for a one-year period with four one-year optional renewals and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal options, in accordance with Bid #9117. 4. Accept the bids of H&H Auto Parts Wholesale and Elliott Auto Supply Co., Inc., in a D180 combined amount not to exceed $109,707, for the purchase of automotive batteries for a one-year period with four one-year optional renewals and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal options, in accordance with Bid #9107. 5. Accept the lowest responsive bid from Qualified Mobile, Inc., in the amount of $25,740, to D180 provide onsite vehicle washing services for the Public Works Department, for a one-year period with up to four one-year optional renewals and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal options, in accordance with Bid #9119. AGR- 6. Determine that the Public Utilities Department's planned Graffiti Abatement Services are 11102 categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301(b) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and approve an Agreement with Clean Slate Group, in the amount of $476,500 for the services plus an additional 15% for as -needed extra services, and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement and any related documents, and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the Agreement. 7. Approve speed lumps on Dutch Avenue between Jeanine Way and Kingsley Street as a D175 traffic calming measure. 8. Approve speed lumps on Dogwood Avenue between Dresden Street and Loara Street, D175 Frances Drive between Dresden Street and Loara Street, Catherine Drive from Dresden Street to Loara Street, Dresden Street from Catalpa Drive to La Palma Avenue, Loara Street from Catalpa Drive to Dogwood Avenue, Hermosa Drive from Claredge Drive to La Palma Avenue, Laguna Street from Claredge Drive to La Palma Avenue, Lido Street from Claredge Drive to La Palma Avenue, Lomita Street from Claredge Drive to La Palma Avenue, and Claredge Drive from Loara Street to Lomita Street as a traffic calming measure. Due to a potential conflict of interest, Council Member Barnes abstained on Item No. 08. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray, Vanderbilt, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. ABSTENTION — 1: Council Member Barnes. Motion carried. 11. Approve an agreement with Richard Heath & Associates (RHA), in a total annual amount AGR- not to exceed $800,000 plus an additional 10% for as -needed extra services, for a Small Business Energy and Water Direct Install Program for a term of five years with up to two additional one- year extensions; and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 19 of 28 designee, to execute the Agreement with RHA and any related documents and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement. 14. Approve a License Agreement with The Chance Theater for a fee waiver to utilize the AGR- Twila Reid Recreation Center for rehearsals for a period of three years. 3502. D 15. Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve an agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, in the AGR- amount of $5,000 per month, for supplemental state advocacy services for one year, with 9208.0 the option to extend the agreement for an additional one-year and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to administer the agreement and any optional renewals under the terms and conditions of the agreement. 16. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-048 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE P124 CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain interests in real property (City Deeds Nos. 12193, 12194, 12196, 12197, 12198, and 12199; current and future placement of water and electrical facilities for the provision of utility services). D114 17. Approve minutes of City Council meetings of August 29, 2017. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 9:51 P.M. 9. Receive and file the Canyon Fire After Action Report; approve the issuance of master D129 agreements with Environmental Land Management and Orange County Conservation D180 Corps, in an amount not to exceed $450,000, for brush clearance in parks adjacent to the high-risk wildland interface areas; authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders to the lowest responsive bidders for two fire support pickup trucks and a tactical water tender truck, in amounts not to exceed $160,000 and $230,000 respectively; approve the issuance of a master agreement to DDL Traffic Inc., in the amount of $100,000, to continue with the Emergency Vehicle Signal Preemption project; and amend the Fire & Rescue Department's FY 2017/18 budget appropriation by $940,000. Mayor Tait and Council Member Murray declared potential conflicts and left the dais at 9:11 p.m. DISCUSSION: Council Member Faessel stated the report states some of the funding for equipment came from the City's one-time land sale proceeds and asked how much remains in the fund and how the City plans on spending it. Interim City Manager Linda Andal reported the total proceeds from the land sale was approximately $7 million and $700,000 of that would going to the Fire & Rescue Department. She added there were some funds allocated to parks, and at this point, staff has not spent the money. Council Member Faessel stated he was concerned that the City has not fully encumbered the funds and noted the need to be careful regarding the City's choices to use those funds. City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 20 of 28 MOTION: Council Member Kring moved to receive and file the Canyon Fire After Action Report; approve the issuance of master agreements with Environmental Land Management and Orange County Conservation Corps, in an amount not to exceed $450,000, for brush clearance in parks adjacent to the high-risk wildland interface areas; authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue purchase orders to the lowest responsive bidders for two fire support pickup trucks and a tactical water tender truck, in amounts not to exceed $160,000 and $230,000 respectively; approve the issuance of a master agreement to DDL Traffic Inc., in the amount of $100,000, to continue with the Emergency Vehicle Signal Preemption project; and amend the Fire & Rescue Department's FY 2017/18 budget appropriation by $940,000, seconded by Council Member Barnes. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5: (Mayor Pro Tem Moreno and Council Members Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. ABSTENTION — 2 (Mayor Tait and Council Member Murray). Motion carried. Mayor Tait and Council Member Murray returned to the dais at 9:15 P.M. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno requested a legal memo clarifying when Council Members must recuse themselves. City Attorney Robert Fabela explained if a Council Member's residence or property is within 500 feet of an impacted area, there is a presumption that there is a conflict; the only way Council Members could participate would be upon receipt of a letter from the FPPC ruling a project does not impact his/her property. 10. Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve an agreement with Lyons Security Service, Inc., in AGR- an annual amount not to exceed $165,000, for security patrol services in city parks 10951.A beginning May 21, 2018 to May 20, 2019 with an option to renew for four additional, one- year periods; and authorize the Community Services Director to execute the agreement and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement. Community Services Director Lawrence Pasco explained the City had entered into an agreement with Lyons Security Service, Inc., for a pilot program to provide park patrols at specific parks to help Park Rangers and the Anaheim Police Department to ensure parks were safe after hours, ensure curfew hours were adhered to, and to provide a greater presence in City parks. He noted the program has been successful and has reduced calls for service to parks, staff was pleased with their performance, and was requesting approval for continued services. DISCUSSION: Council Member Barnes commended staff on the presentation, referenced the Scope of Work, and asked that it be included on the City's website. Council Member Vanderbilt noted there had been 1,400 incidents since January and asked if there would be an ongoing report to be able to determine whether incidents have increased or decreased because of the extra presence. Mr. Pasco reported staff will track the data, noted there have been positive trends, and will report back to Council. He added some parks were targeted, specifically, because of incidents over the years. Council Member Faessel expressed his support for the item and commented on the possibility of establishing crews for specific parks. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno expressed his support, at least for this first year. He expressed interest in how the City's Park Ranger program can take over the role and how that may become a pipeline to provide jobs for local young people. When considering next year's budget, he reported he would like to study the possibility of making a more -robust Park Ranger program. City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 21 of 28 MOTION: Council Member Barnes moved to waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve an agreement with Lyons Security Service, Inc., in an annual amount not to exceed $165,000, for security patrol services in city parks beginning May 21, 2018 to May 20, 2019 with an option to renew for four additional, one-year periods; and authorize the Community Services Director to execute the agreement and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement, seconded by Council Member Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. Motion carried. 12. Approve an agreement with the Anaheim Union High School District, in an annual amount AGR- not to exceed $91,000, for use of District athletic fields at Trident Education Center, South 1679.1 Junior High School and Sycamore Junior High School for a period of five years. DISCUSSION: Council Member Vanderbilt asked about possible conflicts with the City's Park Rangers program and whether the agreement would grant relief for City park lands so that soccer fields could recover. Community Services Director Larry Pasco reported the City's fields were heavily used and this agreement would allow the City to have three additional fields to accommodate new users and would reduce use in City parks. Sjany Larson -Cash, Community Services Manager, reported the City's Adult Soccer League uses the fields at Trident Education Center and the park is patrolled regularly by the Park Rangers. She explained, with the new agreement, there would be one dedicated Park Ranger who will patrol the three locations on a rotating basis. Council Member Faessel referenced comments from the public regarding the amount of money to be spent on this item over the next five years. In response to Council Member Faessel's question regarding how long it has taken to finalize this agreement, Mr. Pasco reported in early 2017, Council directed staff to work with local high schools to procure more fields for the City's recreational use. The City has been in discussions with the school district since then, to negotiate the terms of the agreement as well as the costs. He addressed the cost of procuring the fields and noted the cost of renovating the fields ($250,000) was included. He commented on the scope of work involved and listed the materials needed. Council Member Faessel reported kids in the Anna Drive Community have a nice field nearby, in which to play, but it is often locked. He expressed support for the matter but added he wants to make sure the City has a great working relationship with the school district and that the City's parks receive the attention they need. In response to Council Member Barnes question, Mr. Pasco addressed the school district's current costs to maintain the fields. He added the school district was performing the work, as opposed to City contractors. He stated staff will oversee the renovation work to ensure it was built to the City's standards and use of the fields was free of charge for non-profit youth groups. Mayor Tait commented positively on the matter, expressed his support, and thanked staff for their work. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno expressed support for the item and asked about the possibility of the City using other facilities in connection with the school district. Council Member Kring asked whether the City can mandate not to use cleats, but it was noted players must use cleats in order to play soccer. City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 22 of 28 MOTION: Council Member Faessel moved to approve an agreement with the Anaheim Union High School District, in an annual amount not to exceed $91,000, for use of District athletic fields at Trident Education Center, South Junior High School and Sycamore Junior High School for a period of five years, seconded by Council Member Kring. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. Motion carried. 13. Approve and authorize the Community Services Director to execute an agreement with A123 the Orange County Flood Control District (District) adopting a strategy to process encroachment permits allowing the City to design, construct and maintain bikeways on District maintenance roads throughout the City as funding becomes available, and determine that the agreement is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations because there is no possibility that these actions may have a significant effect on the environment and because these actions do not constitute a project as defined in Section 15378 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. Mayor Tait declared a potential conflict and left the dais at 9:48 p.m. DISCUSSION: Council Member Vanderbilt reported staff has been working on this agreement for a while and referenced the Raymond Basin. He requested a one-week continuance to attempt to get the site added for consideration for creating new bike paths and trails. MOTION: Council Member Vanderbilt moved to continue this item until the next City Council meeting, seconded by Council Member Barnes. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6: (Mayor Pro Tem Moreno and Council Members Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. ABSTENTION — 1: (Mayor Tait). Motion carried. Mayor Tait returned to the dais at 9:50 p.m. 18. Discuss and consider approving a resolution amending City Council Policy 1.6, to sunset D114 in 6 months (November 24, 2018) relating to the process in which agenda items requested by Council Members are presented on a future City Council agenda (continued from April 24, 2018, Item No. 22). RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Policy 1.6 of the City Council Policy Manual relating to the manner in which members of the City Council may place matters on the agenda of a regular City Council meeting and rescinding Resolution No. 2017-041. DISCUSSION: Council Member Vanderbilt presented a short update on the matter, stating this item was on the agenda at the last meeting and continued as result of a tie vote with Council Member Murray's absence. Council Member Vanderbilt asked Council Member Murray if she had any questions or would like to engage in discussion. Council Member Faessel restated his objection to the item. City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 23 of 28 Council Member Kring agreed with Council Member Faessel. She suggested working with the City Manager to place items on the agenda, going forward. She opined Council could be a little more judicious about the time being spent on Council meetings. She felt Council was looking for a solution to a problem that does not exist. Council Member Vanderbilt noted by Council making a request, an item would be placed on the agenda and subsequently discussed. He felt Council would work more cohesively if the item passed. Council Member Murray felt it important to be cognizant of staffs time and that Council work together on items being brought forward. MOTION: Council Member Vanderbilt moved to adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Policy 1.6 of the City Council Policy Manual relating to the manner in which members of the City Council may place matters on the agenda of a regular City Council meeting and rescinding Resolution No. 2017-041, amending to sunset in 4 months, seconded by Mayor Tait. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 3: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Murray and Vanderbilt). NOES — 4: (Mayor Pro Tem Moreno and Council Members Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). Motion failed. 19. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-049 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE R100 CITY OF ANAHEIM acknowledging the negative consequences of senior isolation and loneliness among older adults in our community and affirming the City's commitment to addressing this important issue. Assistant City Manager Greg Garcia presented the item report stating that in February, Mayor Tait requested for staff to return for Council consideration programming ideas that could be implemented in order to address senior isolation in the City of Anaheim so before Council was a resolution affirming Council's commitment to addressing senior isolation and a presentation outlining initial ideas that could be implemented. Mr. Garcia reported that Anaheim is home to 48,000 seniors, 13% of Anaheim residents, being the largest in Orange County. He continued that seniors were the fastest-growing population in Orange County, 22% live alone, 43% have no one to assist them with life difficulties or day-to-day activities, and studies have shown that loneliness is harmful to both mental and physical health. Chief Communications Officer Mike Lyster presented the Public Awareness Campaign — the "Big Door Knock". The "Big Door Knock" would encourage residents to reach out to seniors in their neighborhoods. He further spoke of connecting generations by partnering with high schools. Mr. Garcia reported the City plans to become part of the AARP network of Age Friendly Communities. DISCUSSION: Mayor Tait referenced the City's "Hi Neighbor" program in terms of building social infrastructures amongst neighbors and allowing kindness to happen. He reported there were many seniors in the City living alone and he believed Anaheim should address the issue of loneliness and senior isolation. Council Member Faessel shared when his father passed away, his mother was left alone and was very lonely. He expressed appreciation for the plan and voiced his support. City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 24 of 28 Council Member Kring shared the story of her family and noted not all seniors were lonely as some were very active. She commented positively on the Senior Center and Senior Serv, as well as other senior groups that offer many social opportunities, and voiced her support for the item. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno thanked the Mayor for bringing the item forward and commented on Anaheim being the City of Kindness. He suggested involving the Senior Commission in this effort for help and ideas and recommended partnering with local community colleges and universities. He reported North Orange County has an Older Adults Program and suggested it as a resource. He encouraged seniors to interview young people and expressed his support. Council Member Barnes thanked the Mayor for bringing the item forward, noted it was critical to the community to show human kindness, and expressed her support. MOTION: Mayor Tait moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2018-049 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM acknowledging the negative consequences of senior isolation and loneliness among older adults in our community and affirming the City's commitment to addressing this important issue, seconded by Council Member Barnes. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. Motion carried. 20. Discuss and provide direction to staff with respect to impact reports related to an initiative E127 measure to increase the minimum wage payable by hospitality industry employers in the Anaheim Resort or Disneyland Resort that have tax rebate agreements with the City, submitted on May 1, 2018 and accepted for filing on May 3, 2018. City Attorney Robert Fabela presented the staff report, noting this item was before Council pursuant to Elections Code Section 9212 that allows Council to request a report regarding a proposed initiative from City staff prior to the time a proposed initiative qualifies for the ballot. He reported the report could also be requested at the end of the certification process and noted the time limitation of 30 days after voter signature certification. He stated there was no definition in terms of the fiscal impact report, noting the statue was broad and gives Council flexibility. DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tem Moreno stated he felt the impact report should include the cost to the city, the enforcement requirements, and a cost/benefit analysis of what the initiative would do to the local economy. He further stated this would be neutral report to educate the public, contrary to statements that this action creates bias or reflects Council support of the initiative. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno felt it would be prudent to direct staff now and allow additional time to complete the analysis. Mayor Tait felt a fiscal impact report was a good thing and felt it important for the public to know the information in order to make an informed decision. Council Member Murray expressed concerns those who signed the petition were not fully aware of what they were being asked to advance. She noted this was not a requirement of Council, the timing was not a product of anything done by Council or staff, and commented on delays by those supporting the initiative. She opined the item has been rushed, on the part of the proponents, and there already was an initiative on the November ballot. She did not feel the City, or the taxpayers, should feel rushed, because the proponents did not use the time available to them wisely. She opined, regardless of the matter being on the ballot, this will ultimately be defined by the Courts because many of the elements are vague and broad. She reported the City has subsidies of redevelopment throughout the City. She stated other businesses as well as lessees City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 25 of 28 and lessors could be at risk, it does not just impact Disney employees, and is not just limited to the Resort District. Mayor Tait stressed Council was not discussing the merits of the initiative at this time, but rather whether the City should proceed with a fiscal impact report. In response to Mayor Tait's question, Mr. Fabela stated he would be concerned if discussion took place on interpreting the initiative. He added speakers were able to talk about anything during public comments but discussion amongst Council must be in line with what was described on the agenda. Council Member Murray read portions of the initiative. Council Member Kring stated she would not support the item, noting the City has a process in place including certification of signatures and subsequently, if qualified, a financial analysis is conducted. Council Member Faessel felt if there was to be a robust study, it must be more than what the effect will be on City government. In response to his inquiry, Mr. Fabela reported the full language of Elections Code Section 9212 was in the staff report but highlighted the most applicable to this situation, including a study of the initiative's fiscal impact, its impact on the community's ability to attract or retain business and employment, and any other matters the legislative body requests to be in the report. Council Member Faessel opined the study must be more than the outright cost to the City government and much broader in scope. He noted there is a linear process to the initiative and referendum process and he was not comfortable with prematurely initiating a study until there was verification of signatures from the County Registrar. Council Member Faessel stated if a study will be conducted, it should be robust and include its impact on employers, employees, and residents and its impact on the community's ability to attract other new businesses and keep the current businesses. Mayor Tait read a list of things Council could ask for in the report which included such as fiscal impact; its effect on the internal consistency of the city's general and specific plans; its effect on the use of land; its impact on funding for infrastructure; its impact on the community's ability to attract and retain business and employment; and any other matters the legislative body requests to be in the report, which Mr. Fabela confirmed. Mayor Tait recommended the report include its fiscal impact and its impact on the community's ability to attract and retain business and employment, as those Fabela were applicable. Mr. Fabela clarified that those were the items he noted as applicable, but it was up to Council's discretion what they would like to include in the report. Council Member Faessel stated the effect on current businesses should definitely be part of the fiscal impact report. He further stated the report should be broad and capture all the impacts that are appropriate. Council Member Murray asked if other cities typically proceed with feasibility studies before an initiative qualifies. Mr. Fabela stated he does not know what was the practice of other cities, but the statue allows Council request the report prior to or after certification or not request for the report at all, this decision is at Council's discretion. Council Member Murray noted the need to understand how the initiative will impact the City as well as all businesses it subsidizes. City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 26 of 28 Council Member Vanderbilt noted there is a process in place for initiatives that is appropriate and should be followed. In response to Council Member Vanderbilt's inquiry, Interim City Manager Linda Andal stated that since 2000, two initiatives and three referendums have been served and qualified, as well as a dozen city -initiated measures that have been placed on the ballot, and Council did not request a study on those measures. Ms. Andal stated that once a measure qualifies for the ballot, the results are presented to Council with three options, which include adopting the measure, placing the measure on the ballot, or requesting a report from City staff. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno recommended the report should include the following: its effect on the internal consistency of the city's general and specific plans; its impact on funding for infrastructure of all types, including, but not limited to, transportation, schools, parks, and open space; its impact on the community's ability to attract and retain business and employment; and any other matters the legislative body requests to be in the report. In response to Council Member Vanderbilt's inquiry, Acting City Clerk Theresa Bass reported the deadline for the certification of results from the Registrar of Voters is June 15 and, pursuant to the Election Code, the results will be presented to the City Council at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting on June 19. In response to Council Member Vanderbilt's inquiry, Ms. Andal stated she would recommend seeking services from outside consultants for the study and estimates the cost between $50,000 and $75,000. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno requested Mayor Tait amend the motion to include the following in the report: its effect on the internal consistency of the city's general and specific plans; its impact on funding for infrastructure of all types, including, but not limited to, transportation, schools, parks, and open space; its impact on the community's ability to attract and retain business and employment; and any other matters the legislative body requests to be in the report. In response, Mayor Tait stated that Mayor Pro Tem Moreno's points were well taken but, in the interest of compromise and moving the item forward, he did not accept the amendment. MOTION: Mayor Tait moved to direct the Interim City Manager to research consultants in order to prepare a fiscal impact report, if and when the initiative signatures are certified, proceed with a contract with said consultants, agendize for the next meeting discussion on the scope of the report and present the final report within the specified timeframe per the Elections Code, seconded by Council Member Barnes. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: 21. This is a public hearing to consider a resolution pertaining to the approval of a Disposition A123 and Development Agreement, in substantial form, with Greenlaw Anaheim Hotel, LLC (Developer), regarding certain real property generally located at Anaheim Blvd. and the Interstate 5 Freeway in the City of Anaheim in which the City will convey the property at the appraised fair market value of $3,650,000 and the Developer will construct a 12 -story Radisson BLU hotel with ground floor and rooftop restaurants and pool amenities (APN 082-220-09 and adjacent remnant property). City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 27 of 28 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving a Disposition and Development Agreement with Greenlaw Anaheim Hotel, LLC, authorizing the Director of Community and Economic Development to finalize such Disposition and Development Agreement; authorizing the Director of Community and Economic Development to implement such Disposition and Development Agreement; and making certain other findings in connection therewith. Item No. 21 continued by staff to Council meeting of May 15, 2018. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: City Attorney Robert Fabela reported Closed Session Item No. 2 was continued to a later date. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/AGENDA REQUESTS: Council Member Kring wished everyone a Happy Mother's Day and announced the annual Mother's Day celebration at the Anaheim Marketplace. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno congratulated AUHSD and Anaheim High School for hosting UC President Janet Napolitano and UCI Chancellor Howard Gilman; welcomed the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration, anon -profit group that works with Army Reserves returning from deployment and about to go on deployment; offered thanks for the many invitations to community events; and requested two proclamations for LGBTQ Month in June and Harvey Milk Day on May 22"d Council Member Murray reiterated her request for an agenda item at the first June meeting to oppose the Orange County Mobile Needle Exchange program and send letters to State and Federal representatives; requested support positions for State Water Fix in conjunction with Public Utilities; requested to work with the City Manager's office to request support for CEQA reform, particularly regarding affordable housing; thanked the Parks Department for their work on the Logan Wells Skate Park with a ground -breaking on May 25 and acknowledged the family and foundation for their support and contributions; acknowledged the California Women Lead 2018 Conference held last month at the Disneyland Hotel; announced ACC -OC awarded Anaheim for the Operation Home Safe program; wished all a Happy Mother's Day; and announced the Taylor's Wish 5k this weekend. Council Member Barnes requested a review of a lease agreement between the City and Access Cal to relocate to Brookhurst Park; announced the Flag Day celebration and Semper 5k; and wished all a Happy Mother's Day. Council Member Vanderbilt thanked Creative Identity for a tour and acknowledged Council Member Faessel's assistance with their electrical issue; thanked Mayor Pro Tem Moreno for supporting the Yellow Ribbon event; thanked the OC Human Relations for their two events, an awards ceremony at The Grove and a community garden project in the Alameda/Brownwood/Catalina neighborhood with Cultivate Together; and wished all a Happy Mother's Day. Council Member Faessel acknowledged Youth in Government Day; announced the dedication of stop sign in front of Sycamore Junior High School; reported his attendance at the Anaheim Resort Job Fair, the Cinco de Mayo breakfast, and the re -opening of the White House Restaurant; and acknowledged Public Utilities Department employees for their work on a power outage in his neighborhood. City Council Minutes of May 8, 2018 Page 28 of 28 Mayor Tait thanked staff involved with the permitting, review, and approvals for the re -building of the Anaheim White House and requested Bruno Serato's keys to the city be replaced; reported his attendance at the Cinco de Mayo breakfast and an OC Human Relations dinner; and announced the Big Give on Saturday, a day of service by City employees. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the City Council and without objection, Mayor Tait adjourned the meeting of May 8, 2018 at 11:52 p.m. Respectfull itted, sa ass, COC Assistant City Clerk