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07/17/2018ANAHEIM CIN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 17, 2018 The regular meeting of July 17, 2018 was called to order at 3:30 P.M. in the Chamber of Anaheim City Hall, located at 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard. The meeting notice, agenda, and related materials were duly posted on July 13, 2018. PRESENT: Mayor Tom Tait and Council Members Jose F. Moreno, Lucille Kring, and Stephen Faessel. Council Members Kris Murray and Denise Barnes joined the meeting during closed session. Council Member James Vanderbilt joined during regular session at 5:39 P.M. STAFF PRESENT: Interim City Manager Linda Andal, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and Acting City Clerk Theresa Bass ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None CLOSED SESSION: At 3:30 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., 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 Human Resources Director Name of Employee Organizations: Service Employees International Union 3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Section 54956.8 of the Government Code) Property: Assessor Parcel Number: 232-072-06: 2626 E. Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806; Assessor Parcel Number: 253-601-02: 1621 S. Douglass Rd., Anaheim, CA 92806; Assessor Parcel Numbers: 253-521-16: 2695 E. Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806 Agency Negotiator: Linda Andal, Interim City Manager Negotiating Parties: Anaheim Arena Management and City of Anaheim Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential case. At 5:17 P.M., Mayor Tait reconvened the Anaheim City Council. INVOCATION: Pastor Paul E. Fietzek, Orange Avenue Baptist Church FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Murray City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 2 of 27 PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing Bruno Serato on the Grand Re -opening of the Anaheim White House and presenting him with the Key to the City Mayor Tait recognized Bruno Serato on the Grand Re -opening of the Anaheim White House Restaurant, presented him with the Key to the City, and acknowledged his work with the Boys and Girls Club. Bruno Serato spoke about children experiencing hunger and how he was moved to help them through his restaurant and working with the Boys and Girls Club. He encouraged those who know of children going hungry to bring them to the Anaheim White House for pasta and thanked the City for the honor. Recognizing Alan Salgado as Artist of the Year 2017 Mayor Tait commented on the many Arts programs and talented artists in the City. On behalf of the City Council, he recognized Alan Salgado as the 2017 Artist of the Year. Alan Salgado thanked the City, Council, the community, family, and friends for their support and recognition. ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date): Recognizing Working Wardrobe's 28th Anniversary At 5:34 P.M., Mayor Tait called to order the Successor Agency to the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency and Anaheim Public Financing Authority (in joint session with the Anaheim City Council). ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None 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. Cecil Jordan Corkern, Outreach Homeless Ministries, read a passage from the Bible, reported his Bible Magazine would be going on the market, and commented on Russia interfering in the 2016 election. Ron Bengochea referenced Item No. 27 and an email he sent to Council Members in support of a Veterans Cemetery in Anaheim and urged Council to move ahead with a feasibility study. Nick Berardino, Vietnam Combat Veteran, U.S. Marine Corp., spoke in support of Item No. 27, noting this has been a long, hard battle and urged Council to move ahead with a feasibility study. Pedro Rabadan spoke in support of Item No. 29 and noted when people have money in their pockets, the City grows. Larry Bales, Vietnam Veteran, spoke in support of the Veterans Cemetery staying where it has been for the past fifteen years wherein it was legally entitled. He claimed 63% of the people of Irvine voted to return the Veterans Cemetery to its original location. Mayor Tait explained why he requested Item No. 27 be included in the agenda, adding that Anaheim would be honored to have a Veterans Cemetery in the City and not to influence what other cities were considering or slow down any projects occurring elsewhere. City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 3 of 27 R. Joshua Collins, Homeless Advocates for Christ, read passages from the Bible, and spoke about many of the laws currently in place, keeping people on the streets. He noted the problem of homelessness will not get better any time soon and urged Council to do something about it. Bob Donelson spoke in support of Item No. 27 and encouraged the City to undertake a feasibility study. He opined Council should table or withdraw Item No. 29; the Council has been unethical and violated AB 1234. He suggested letting the people decide and that the City not be involved in campaigning. Larry Larsen announced the Sister City Student Exchange Program with eight students from Mito, Japan, Anaheim's Sister City, spending two weeks visiting and learning about the City. He reported attempts to contact Disney for tickets were unsuccessful, urged the City to help, asked those able to donate so that the students may attend Disneyland, and directed those with questions to contact Deputy City Manager Greg Garcia. Mike Hadley reported his daughter was arrested twice by the Anaheim Police Department in 2016 and alleged the Police confiscated electronic devices, that he believed were used in a frameup, but have not been returned. He submitted copies of emails and believed this issue has been portrayed inaccurately. Jeremy Arnold, Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice, reported the group supports workers and their economic conditions and urged Council to move forward with the living -wage ballot measure. Additionally, he thanked Council Member Vanderbilt for participating in their recent Community Forum. Duane Roberts, Candidate for Anaheim City Council, District 2, spoke in support of Access California's proposal to build a Family Resource Center on an unused portion of land at Brookhurst Park and reported the center will save taxpayers money as it will be built using private donations. He spoke about the services they offer the community and noted a center like this was badly needed in west Anaheim. He acknowledged those who voiced concerns about maintaining open space and noted, not far away from Brookhurst Park, sits a golf course, a City - owned facility that offers no benefits to the majority of people living in west Anaheim. Additionally, he urged Council to vote unanimously to put Item No. 29 on the ballot, respect the will of the people, and let them decide. Mark Richard Daniels commented on the growing homeless situation but acknowledged Council can only do so much and felt people must push the County, State, and Federal governments to step up. Additionally, he requested an update on the status of the Police Oversight Commission. David Lamont spoke about the growing homeless problem, noted Council did not create it but rather inherited, and stressed the need to develop solutions. He opined it was not the City's job to pay for housing and clothe the homeless, but that it is the job of faith -based institutions. He referenced codes and regulations and suggested eliminating them for faith -based institutions and using City contacts to provide jobs. William Fitzgerald, Home Owners Maintaining Our Environment, addressed the Code Enforcement eviction of a Homeless Advocates for Christ minister from his church home, alleging it was an act of retaliation. He indicated about 15% of Disneyland workers are homeless or living in their cars and reported earlier this year, one such person died,in a parking lot about a mile from City Hall. He claimed the Disney Corporation owns the Anaheim City Council. Bobby McDonald, Vietnam Veteran, U.S. Navy and Current Chair of the Orange County Veterans Advisory Council, commented on the Orange County Board of Supervisor's actions approving a City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 4 of 27 study for a Veterans Cemetery and asked Council to support participation and collaborate with the County on this study. John Coventry commented on fireworks in Anaheim and felt if the City would not allow the sale of fireworks the problem may diminish. He spoke about the proliferation of street signs and speed bumps in neighborhoods as well as parking restrictions prohibiting people to park in front of their own homes and opined this only served to move the problem down the road. He expressed concerns regarding increased traffic, spoke in support of single -unit housing developments versus multi -unit dwellings, and commented on noticing requirements. Patty Gaby thanked Mayor Tait for bringing the matter of a Veterans Cemetery before Council and urged Council to vote unanimously on Item No. 27. Heather Porretta spoke regarding homelessness in west Anaheim and stated she would like to see services that address housing and proper medical care. She opined more resources were needed to address the homeless issue; parks, streets, and private property have been inundated with homeless individuals; and expressed concerns with debris, human defecation, encampments, and reported there was still an emergency situation in that the riverbed was no longer impacted, but parks, streets, and private property were. She asked about County resources and reported contacting the City and other agencies without success. She urged Council to seek accountability from the County and allow the Police Department to do their jobs. Mayor Tait requested an update of the status of the Baymont Hotel from the City Manager. Kelsey Moncada, Social Model Recovery Systems, speaking on behalf of Colin Womer, Drug - Free Anaheim, provided an update on the successes of the Drug Free Anaheim program, and invited Council and the public to the Western States Opiate Summit, September 19 through 21 at the Anaheim Convention Center. She thanked Council and the City for its support and hoped the summit will provide a platform for collaboration between the public and private sectors. Additionally, she announced a grand -opening of an out-patient facility for a new adolescent program, located in Orange, on July 31, 2018, 11:00 A.M. Mayor Tait provided information on the Drug -Free Anaheim program and thanked it and Social Model Recovery Systems for their excellent work to help those suffering from addiction. Alison Edwards, OC Human Relations, spoke in support of the Access California proposal for a Family Resource Center on an unused portion of land at Brookhurst Park and addressed how the center will benefit local residents. She believed having Access California there will bring people to the park and increase their sense of safety. Victoria Michaels reported attending a community education class and recommended everyone take it. She stated it is produced by the Anaheim Police Department and many would benefit and learn a lot about the dedicated officers and the difficult job they face every day. She commented on actions and comments by Council Members during meetings and offered her opinion on same. Council Member Murray stated she was independently elected, with equal governing authority on Council, to represent residents at -large. She noted she has every right to ask technical questions of staff before voting on an important matter. She added her responsibility was to make informed decisions, which she takes very seriously. City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 5 of 27 Joaquin Gonzalez opined it was unjust to see workers not being able to make a living and spoke in support of the living -wage initiative. He thanked Council for voting to place the initiative on the ballot and allow the people to choose on this important matter. Maria Hoffman thanked Council Members for their service and commented on her mother's engagement in the City. Ms. Hoffman spoke in support of Access California's proposal for a Family Resource Center at Brookhurst Park. Mariann Vlacilek noted everyone should be grateful to live in a country were all can express their disagreements in an open forum, such as the Council meeting. She reported about a year ago, two petitions were presented requesting traffic -calming measures on West Crone Avenue, but nothing has been done to date. She was recently told the City was just now beginning the process for hiring a consultant to study the item. Ms. Vlacilek felt this was exactly why people have little faith in the City. Traffic continues on West Crone Avenue, as well as noise, with no solution in sight. She urged Council to hear the people's concerns and act before a disaster happened. She thanked Mayor Pro Tem Moreno for participating in their community meetings and commented on a lack for attendance and response by Council Member Kring. Council Member Kring reported never receiving an email from Ms. Vlacilek and that she answers each email received. Fr. Joe Robillard spoke in support of the living -wage initiative currently before Council. He hoped the initiative will move forward so that the City can take care of the people in Anaheim. He believed it was time for Disney to step up to the plate. Katrina Ortiz spoke in support of the RV Parking Ordinance and complained about debris, noise, signs, and other hazards, and stated she was unable to walk down the street without fear. She spoke about the RV parking ban but noted it has not been enforced. She suggested churches and other non -profits open their parking lots for those living in RVs and provide critically -needed services. She urged Council to support programs for the homeless while preserving the property rights of homeowners. Sal Ortiz expressed concerns about people parking their over -sized vehicles in his neighborhood, debris, stolen mail, drug deals, prostitution, and feeling unsafe walking down the street. He urged Council to approve any fees or penalties in enforcing the RV parking ordinance. Marcus Blackstone agreed with the previous speaker and opined those living in RVs were not interested in receiving programs or assistance and urged Council to enforce the large -vehicle ban. Ashleigh Aitken, Orange County Fair Board, spoke about the opening of Hero's Hall and explained why its background. She reported there were over 100,000 people that visit the property and commented on their exhibit, "Brave Minds are Open". She added she, along with many others, were disappointed when the strawberry fields cemetery site was not passed but felt that provided an opportunity for the City of Anaheim. She thanked Mayor Tait for placing the item on the agenda and Council Members who will support having Anaheim work collaboratively with the County to explore the feasibility of having a Veterans Cemetery in Anaheim. Karen Stoyanoff, Unitarian Church, spoke about the difficult task of Council, in considering both sides and realizing no matter how Council votes, half of the people will go away mad. She commented on the need to compromise and referenced Item No. 29; noting it already stands as a compromise. There will still be more work to do and Ms. Stoyanoff urged Council to approve the initiative as the next step towards for providing a livable situation for the people of Anaheim. She stated she was always impressed by the courtesy and attention Council pays to public speakers. City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 6 of 27 Renee B spoke about family and friends who have lost someone due to the actions of the Anaheim Police Department, listed the names of some of those taken and the Police Officers involved, and noted the latter have gone without accountability and alleged many do not value human life. Shannon Johnson referenced Item No. 29, stated voters have already told Council what they want, and urged Council to do its job, represent the people who elected them, and move ahead with placing the initiative on the ballot. She addressed behaviors at a recent Council meeting and thanked Mayor Tait for handling the situation well. Lou Noble read a passage from the Bible, spoke about the growing situation with the homeless, and felt the City's harassment will take a toll on them. He added criminalizing people does not work and costs millions of taxpayer dollars and stressed the City already has laws to deal with criminals. He spoke about increased hate but noted he sees the silent majority practicing compassion and trying to help homeless people with their essential needs. Adam Wood, BIA/OC, spoke in opposition to Item No. 24 and was pleased to hear the Council majority opposed inclusionary housing during the last Council meeting. He commended staff for their work in putting together the Housing Resolution to be considered tonight and opined it will help the City with the current housing crisis. Mr. Wood encouraged Council to support staffs hard work and approve the resolution. Additionally, he commented on Item No. 25, noting people will always ask for a greater noticing area, and opined the most defensible position was to stick with what the State requires. John Dunton thanked City staff for the tremendous work they do. He spoke about Long Beach Fire Department Captain David Rosa who was killed in the line of duty and commented on the response of Fire Departments from various Orange County cities and around the world. Wes Jones, Anaheim People's Homeless Task Force, thanked Mayor Pro Tem Moreno for his support of the recuperative care facility; spoke in full support of a Veterans Cemetery in Anaheim; and stated, regarding Item No. 24, he would like to see a plan where a fee is collected from developers and put into a pool for affordable housing developments. In terms of Item No. 29, he indicated having no problem with Council writing the preamble. In terms of homelessness, he spoke in support of establishing safe zones. Helen Cameron, Jamboree Housing, spoke in support of Access California's proposal for a Family Resource Center at Brookhurst Park. She reported visiting Access California in the past and stated she was impressed with the quality of the programs they were delivering. Ms. Cameron reported reaching an agreement with Access California to consider how to incorporate some of their programs into Jamboree Housing's affordable housing community. She encouraged Council to look at this as a win-win and approve the item. Pamela Hope spoke in support of Access California's proposal for a Family Resource Center at Brookhurst Park, noting they provide programs for the entire community, and hoped Council will move the matter forward. Jennifer Ayres spoke about valuing freedom and felt it is being taken away because the homeless issue is not being handled, properly. She stated she is homeless, lives in an RV and has become a victim of a high-tech, mind -control crime from the mafia that has infiltrated the government. She urged Council to protect the people's freedoms, spoke about a "dark side" Disney and the need to fight evil and asked the City to first, help, then do no harm. Tim Schindler thanked City staff for their excellent work, referenced Item No. 25 and reported, at a previous meeting, many people spoke about never receiving notice and expressed concern City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 7 of 27 about the process. Regarding Item No. 27, he expressed shame on the City of Irvine and noted the cemetery belongs on EI Toro property, but he indicated he would be proud for Anaheim to step up and spoke in support of a feasibility study. Gretchen Shoemaker spoke about the Travel Channel featuring Georgia's Restaurant and thanked Mayor Tait and Mayor Pro Tem Moreno for participating. She noted Anaheim has been wonderful to her and thanked the City for its excellent work. Mark Lowry, Orange County Food Bank, spoke in support of Access California's proposal for a Family Resource Center at Brookhurst Park. He stated Access California serves all people, not just Muslims in the community; felt the passive space at Brookhurst Park was an appropriate place for a community center; and expanding it will only bring more resources into the community. Sister Mary Sweeney, Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, spoke in support of Access California's proposal for a Family Resource Center at Brookhurst Park and commented on their humble beginnings and expansion into such an important part of the community. She reported the goal of her organization is to go out into the community to learn the needs of those in the community and addressing those needs. She believed Access has been a great asset to the City, meets the needs of their neighbors, and they have demonstrated they act as they believe. "The Cameraman" spoke about his interactions with various police officers, their treatment of him, and hoped corruption would be eliminated. He alleged the City Hall parking garage elevator had not been inspected since January 2014 in violation of State and Federal law that requires annual inspections and display of certificates. Additionally, he addressed the Mayor cutting the speaker time at the last Council meeting to two minutes and felt it was not in the interest of time, in general, but rather the interest in Disney's time; and still the meeting went well past midnight. He warned everyone to be careful, this summer, noting people now have cameras and record incidents. Cynthia Ward reported she is the proud daughter of a U.S. Navy Veteran and thanked Mayor Tait for putting Item No. 27 on the agenda. She reported since 2010, she has been a public official with the Orange County Cemetery District Board of Trustees, has served as a liaison with various Veterans groups, and stated she feels honored to have gotten to know so many veterans over the years. She believed Anaheim will do better than Irvine, veterans should come first, and their families should have a good place where they can remember their loved ones. She stressed this was Anaheim's chance to do something special and noted this was the City's chance to work together. David Duran spoke in support of putting the living -wage initiative on the ballot, voiced support of the Veterans Cemetery, and opposed the criminalization of people suffering from poverty and homelessness. Grant Henninger shared his career in real estate and participation in the City and noted many of the issues faced by the City relate to the lack of affordable housing. He stated the City's goal should be to provide enough housing to the people who want to live in Anaheim and using housing dollars for the neediest in the community and have the market provide housing for everyone else who has a job. The City must do everything it can to build more housing and incentives offered to all developers add more housing. Over time, that will solve many problems in the City. Kenneth Batiste indicated the community reflects the country in terms of the disparity between the rich and poor. He spoke in support of the living -wage initiative and spoke about outside interests from other cities asking the City not to allow a living -wage for hard-working Disney employees. He encouraged Council to do something about those living in RVs as with the existing ordinance, City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 8 of 27 Council was taking away the ability of some people to take care of themselves. He noted these are desperate times that call for desperate situations. Mr. Batiste further addressed the Veterans Cemetery and stated no one should come ahead of veterans. Mitch Secrest, Disneyland Cast Member, spoke in support of the living -wage initiative, noting it will not affect his wages, but he was speaking in support of his co-workers. He asked Council not to pass another initiative on this item, as it would serve to confuse voters. Rodolfo (Rudy) Gaona spoke in support of Item No. 27, noted he was lucky to come home after serving his country for 21 years, and urged Council to approve a feasibility study for a Veterans Cemetery in Anaheim. He spoke about the Fourth of July and addressed alleged actions/portrayals by a candidate as a veteran. He thanked each Council Member for their service and urged Council to approve the feasibility study for a Veterans Cemetery in Anaheim. Nancy Davis, RV owner, stated by citing people or taking away their homes the City was making a new class of homeless people. Ms. Davis reported those living in RVs support local businesses, none park in residential areas, and felt the RV ordinance was ruthless. She hoped the City of Kindness would show RV dwellers some of that kindness. Lorenzo Delgado spoke about those who are against the homeless, not knowing the foundations of the U.S. Constitution, and encouraged them to read it. Additionally, he urged working together to find solutions to homelessness. Mark Whisenant, RV owner, reported having the same rights as others, they pay taxes, and should be able to park on public streets. He urged Council to protect their rights. Leonardo Cuevas, RV owner, reported they do not park in residential neighborhoods but rather in industrial or commercial areas and are just trying to survive. Shawndra Schmitz, RV owner and cancer victim, reported she is a responsible person who is just trying to survive and needs to park her vehicle close to where she receives chemotherapy. Nancy VanValkenburgh, RVs of Anaheim, distributed flyers about the organization and expressed outrage about outlawing RVs and that nothing has been done. She stated they have no other place to go, referenced a recent assessment by CityNet, and asked for a solution to the problem. She noted they are law-abiding people who are just trying to survive and need to be able to park in industrial and commercial areas. Bruce Johnstone and his wife, Linda Harding, RV owners, spoke about the negative effects the RV parking ban will have him, his family, and his friends. He stated he and his wife were homeless for many years, are responsible, law-abiding citizens, and are just trying to survive. Ms. Harding reported they have been cited, do not have a lot of money, and asked the City for help. Michael Burke noted the City was Federally funded for roads, which are commercial roads, and wondered why the City has targeted RVs and what it was trying to accomplish with the ban. He urged Council to allow a reasonable moratorium if it wants to enforce the ordinance, so that people have an opportunity to find other options and for the City to help with those who have no other means to comply. Joe Otero referenced previous requests for speed bumps and parking permits in his neighborhood and expressed concerns with speeding traffic in the area. He commented on a white, box car parked at a park and suggesting adding signs prohibiting overnight parking. He reported on the sale of cars along Ball Road and announced he will organize another District 4 City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 9 of 27 community meeting and extended an invitation to Council Member Kring and Mayor Pro Tem Moreno. Ada Briceno, UNITE HERE, Local 11, spoke in support of having a feasibility study for a Veterans Cemetery in Anaheim. Additionally, she voiced support of the Access California proposal for a Family Resource Center on an unused portion of land at Brookhurst Park and asked Council to move forward with Item No. 29. Shakeel Syed thanked the veterans in the audience for their service and their families for their support. He thanked Council and hoped it would unanimously approve the feasibility study for a Veterans Cemetery in Anaheim. Additionally, he expressed support for the Access California proposal for a Family Resource Center on an unused portion of land at Brookhurst Park. Martin Lopez, UNITE HERE Local 11, expressed support for the Access California proposal for a Family Resource Center on an unused portion of land at Brookhurst Park, for the feasibility study to consider a Veterans Cemetery in Anaheim, and urged Council to continue moving forward with the living -wage initiative. Regarding the RV ordinance, he suggested Council stop criminalizing the poor and resolve the problem by finding space for RV owners to park and give them dignity and respect. Nahla Kayali, Access California, spoke in support of a feasibility study to consider a Veterans Cemetery in Anaheim and urged Council to find a way to help RV owners in the City. She offered to work on the project to help find a solution. Rabbi Jonathan Klein, CLUE, agreed with previous comments in support of Access California and in support of the living -wage measure, noting the importance of helping people who are struggling in this economy. Regarding the RV ordinance, he reported on a program in Los Angeles, Safe Parking, which makes sure people living in their vehicles have safe spaces in which to live. He hoped the basic spirit of helping all community members was protected. Robert Williams referenced Item No. 09 and commended Interim City Manager Linda Andal for her great work. He wondered, when a candidate has a shadow looming over him, whether he should be brought into the City, and opined it would behoove the City to wait after the election to appoint a new City Manager or look into reopening the hiring process. He believed there are better -qualified candidates that could be considered and opined the position should be offered to Ms. Andal. Bryan Kaye commented on the Anaheim White House and his work at that venue. He mentioned sending Council Member Vanderbilt emails he claims he never received and hoped he could meet with him to resolve several issues. He reported the City of Buena Park issues permits for RV parking and empathized with some of the people who spoke this evening. Additionally, he spoke in support of a feasibility study for a Veterans Cemetery in Anaheim. COUNCIL COMM U NICATIONWAGEN DA REQUESTS: Council Member Faessel requested a report on August 14th regarding fireworks, to include enforcement efforts over the last three years, incurred costs by the city, and the income received by non-profit operators. He also addressed an incident from the June 19th meeting of a public comment speaker being followed to their car and feeling threatened, stating all members of the public have a right to speak at the podium and feel safe. Council Member Barnes requested staff to create a simplified, automated process, perhaps through the business license application/renewal process, for businesses to get a letter on file with the Police Department authorizing them to address trespassing on their properties in their City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 10 of 27 absence. She also requested an agenda item on July 311 with an update on the city's anti - camping ordinance, enforcement, and criminal activity in and around parks in District 1. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno requested a memo/report regarding traffic mitigation measures on Crone Avenue and a status update on the neighborhood school priority program. Council Member Kring requested a Charter amendment for the November 2018 ballot to ban safe and sane fireworks, due to their use as a cover for illegal fireworks and the balance of costs to the city for enforcement relative to the fundraising opportunities for non -profits. Council Member Murray requested Council Member Barnes's request be expanded to cover the anti -camping ordinance, enforcement, and criminal activity across the city. She thanked Fire & Rescue Chief Randy Bruegman and his wife, Susan, for their volunteerism and service to the Anaheim community, noting Chief Bruegman's announced retirement. She requested an agenda item on July 31St to rescind Council's actions on Item No. 30 at the June 19, 2018 meeting to address the ballot question language for the initiative measure and indicated her intention to move to continue Item No. 29 on the current agenda so the two items could be considered together on July 31, 2018, noting if the motion to continue failed, she would request to include any approval action for Item No. 29 be rescinded on July 31St as well. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: Interim City Manager Linda Andal highlighted the collaboration of the Public Works, Community Services, and Public Utilities departments in obtaining a $750,000 Federal grant for an innovative water project at Modjeska Park. To address a public comment, she reported the Police Review Board (PRB) had held initial meetings and training sessions, would continue their training sessions through August, and were planning their first public meeting on September 6th, with all calendar items posted on the website. In response to a request from Mayor Tait, Ms. Andal reported the Baymont Motel was down to approximately 65 residents, the contract would expire on August 31 sl and neither the motel owners nor the County planned to renew the contract, and the County would be working to move the residents to other housing locations throughout the County. At 8:55 P.M., Mayor Tait recessed the Anaheim City Council to address the Successor Agency to the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency and Anaheim Public Financing Authority agendas, and reconvened at 8:56 P.M. CONSENT CALENDAR: At 8:56 P.M., the consent calendar was considered with Council Member Barnes pulling Item No. 05 and Mayor Tait pulling Item No. 09 for separate discussion and consideration. Mayor Tait declared a potential conflict on Item No. 11. MOTION: Council Member Kring moved to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions and to adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented in accordance with reports, certifications and recommendations furnished each City Council Member and as listed on the consent calendar, seconded by Council Member Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. Motion carried. D116 6. Approve recognitions recognizing Somos Anaheim for their work in the City and Pete Bowen for his 12 years of service as President of Servite High School. City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 11 of 27 D180 7. Accept the bid from CohuHD Costar, LLC, in the amount of $69,496 plus applicable tax, to provide as needed traffic systems equipment for Public Works 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 #9149. 8. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the Purchasing D180 Agent to issue a purchase order to Emphasys Software, in the amount of $47,490, for software licenses for the MyHousing module, which includes an upgrade to the Webapp program and the new Streamline program, of the Emphasys Elite software platform for use by the Anaheim Housing Authority's Section 8 Rental Assistance program. 10. Approve the First Amendment to License Agreement with Anaheim Fall Festival for the purpose of increasing their interior building space to include 800 square feet of the Urban AGR- Forestry Building, located at 1426 East Vermont Avenue, for constructing and storing 10197.1 items for the annual Fall Festival Halloween Parade for an initial period of two years with three additional one-year optional renewals that will expire on July 25, 2021. 11. Approve the Cooperative Agreement with the County of Orange for funding, design, AGR- construction, and landscape maintenance for the Phase 2 Brookhurst (South) Street 11151 Widening Project with Anaheim's pro -rata share of the project estimated at $215,000. Due to a potential conflict of interest, Mayor Tait abstained on Item No. 11. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6: (Mayor Pro Tem Moreno and Council Members Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faesse/). NOES — 0. ABSTENTION — 1: (Mayor Tait). Motion carried. 12. Approve the Final Map and Subdivision Agreement with Olson Urban II Anaheim 5, LLC, AGR- for Tract No. 18088, located at 711 S. East Street, for 42 single family attached 11152 condominium units with open space, access drive, and landscaped areas. AGR- 13. Approve First Amendment to Agreement with PSOMAS, in an amount not to exceed 7185.1 $30,000, increasing the total not to exceed amount to $533,000 for the design and engineering services for the Anaheim Boulevard and Ball Road Intersection Improvements Project. 14. Approve and authorize the Planning and Building Director to execute Professional Services Agreements with Architectural Resources Group and GPA Consulting, each in AGR- an annual amount not to exceed $50,000, to provide on-call historic preservation 7893.6 consulting services for a term of one year beginning July 18, 2018 with two one-year AGR- optional extensions of $50,000 each. 11153 15. Approve an agreement with KUBRA America West, Inc., in an annual amount of $110,000 for transactions and up to $40,000 for as needed extra work, for a combined annual not to AGR- exceed amount of $150,000 with a 2.5% annual escalation of the transaction amounts 11154 commencing on the first extension term year, for electronic bill payment and kiosk services for a three year period, with two one-year optional extensions and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to execute the agreement, and any other related documents, and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement. City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 12 of 27 16. Approve an agreement with Packet Fusion, Inc., in a total not to exceed amount of AGR- $313,939 for the first year and $231,259 for each term year thereafter with Consumer 11155 Price Index adjustments for each extension term, plus an additional 10% for as -needed extra services, to provide a utility customer service phone system for a three year period, with up to seven one-year optional extensions, 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. 17. Approve and authorize the Chief of Police, or his designee, to execute the Sub -grantee AGR- Agreement with the City of Santa Ana, in the amount of $3,007,937, for reimbursement of 4032.II.A funds expended for the purchase of equipment, services, and training, and other required documents authorized, under the FY 2017 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant, and AGR- 4032.II.IA amend the Police Department's budget for Fiscal Year 2018/19 accordingly; and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with Santa Ana for the Urban Area Security Initiative. R100 18. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-085 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the acceptance of a Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning (Sustainable Communities) grant award, in the amount of $287,000, to prepare the Anaheim Resort Area Mobility Plan and authorize the Director of Public Works or his designee to execute all documents required to accept the grant funds; amend the budget for the appropriate fiscal years to reflect said grant award; and, determine that these actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline Section 15306. D128 19. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-086 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing investment and withdrawal of City of Anaheim monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund (related to Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Item No. 01 and Public Financing Authority Item No. 03). 20. Approve minutes of the City Council meetings of June 6, 2017, November 7, 2017, D114 November 16, 2017, November 21, 2017, November 28, 2017, December 5, 2017, December 19, 2017, January 9, 2018, and January 30, 2018. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR: 9:04 P.M. 5. Receive and file minutes of Parks and Recreation Commission meetings of December 6, B105 2017, January 24, 2018, February 28, 2018, March 28, 2018, April 11, 2018, and April 25, 2018; Public Library Board meetings of December 11, 2017, February 12, 2018, April 9, 2018, and May 14, 2018; Community Services Board meetings of February 8, 2018, March 8, 2018, and April 12, 2018; Cultural and Heritage Commission meetings of February 15, 2018 and April 19, 2018; Public Utilities Board meeting of May 23, 2018; and Sister City Commission meeting of June 4, 2018. Council Member Barnes referenced the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of December 6, 2017, Agenda Item No. 03 and 04, and corrected the spelling of names listed. City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 13 of 27 MOTION: Council Member Barnes moved to receive and file the meeting minutes as listed, with a correction to the December 6, 2017 minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission, 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. AGR- g, Approve the appointment of Chris Zapata to the position of City Manager, effective 11150 Monday, August 6, 2018, and the associated employment agreement. Mayor Tait commended and thanked Interim City Manager Linda Andal for her services, noting her management style and leadership have been outstanding. Mayor Tait addressed the evaluation, interview, and hiring process for the position of City Manager. He commented on Mr. Zapata's experience and reported in San Leandro, there had been an allegation of harassment and Council considered that very seriously. There was a six- month, intensive investigation that found the allegations not credible. Council waited for the results of that investigation before making a final decision. Mayor Tait thanked Council colleagues for their participation in the process and commented on Council working together to make this important decision. MOTION: Mayor Tait moved to approve the appointment of Chris Zapata to the position of City Manager, effective Monday, August 6, 2018, and the associated employment agreement, seconded by Council Member Murray. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. Motion carried. 21. Nominate and appoint a voting delegate and up to two voting alternates to the League of 0148 California Cities annual conference, to be held on September 12 — 14, 2018 in Long Beach, California. B105 Mayor Tait appointed Council Member Barnes as a voting delegate to the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Council Member Faessel as the alternate, with no objection. APPOINTMENT: Council Member Barnes ALTERNATE: Council Member Faessel ALTERNATE: 22. Consider appointments/re-appointments to fill two scheduled vacancies on the Library Board, for terms expired on June 30, 2018. [RE] APPOINTMENT: Rose Chen (term ending June 30, 2022) (Incumbent, Rose Chen) MOTION: Council Member Barnes moved to nominate Rose Chen. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. Motion carried. [RE] APPOINTMENT: Linda Newby (term ending June 30, 2022) (Incumbent, Claudia Perez -Figueroa) City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 14 of 27 MOTION: Council Member Kring nominated Linda Newby. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6: (Mayor Pro Tem Moreno and Council Members Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. ABSTAIN —1 (Mayor Tait). Motion carried. MOTION: Mayor Tait nominated Claudia Perez -Figueroa. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES —1: (Mayor Tait). NOES — 1: (Council Member Barnes). ABSTAIN — 5: (Mayor Pro Tem Moreno and Council Members Murray, Vanderbilt, Kring, and Faessel). Motion failed. 23. Receive an update on Assembly Bill 448 and consider providing further direction to staff 0109 with regard to support for the establishment of the Orange County Housing Trust. Deputy City Manager Greg Garcia introduced Heather Stratman, CEO, Association of California Cities — Orange County (ACC -OC), and Kelsey Brewer, Legislative Manager, ACC -OC. He presented the report addressing a description of AB 448, noting the legislation will create a JPA that acts as a financial and funding vehicle for homelessness solutions including, but not limited to, the production of permanent supportive housing, affordable housing, workforce housing, crisis stabilization units, mental and physical health facilities, rapid re -housing, and emergency beds. The trust will have the ability to receive private and public funding, bond against those funds, use tax credits and service debt, and noted the intent of AB 448. Ms. Stratman reported her organization sponsored AB 448 to fund and construct the 2,700 units of permanent, supportive housing to alleviate the need for current emergency -shelter needs as well as additional emergency shelter beds. She added permanent, supportive housing was the answer to moving people out of emergency shelters and into a sustainable place that addresses their specific issues. She reported there was still a $350 million funding gap across the county, and almost every permanent, supportive housing unit falls short between 9% to 14% in terms of funding. AB 448 was intended to close those funding gaps and create a regional, collaborative entity that is focused on the 2,700 unit plan, seeks new funding through the State which is being made available through SB 3, and other funding sources being rolled out through the State. Ms. Stratman stated they are seeking Anaheim's support for AB 448 and hoped the City will help move the legislation forward. Ms. Brewer reported she works closely with Orange County cities and found there was little flexibility on behalf of cities to help fill the funding gaps because of the loss of Redevelopment. She reported AB 448 utilizes existing funding and, in a collaborative manner, goes after new funding found in SB 3 and other legislative measures. She added AB 448 was not a substitute for local control and has no land -use authority. Every city would have to decide whether to join and every project would need to be approved per each city's standing process. She added AB 448 was not an owner or operator fund. Choosing to vote today would not commit the City to joining a future JPA and Ms. Brewer stated she would greatly appreciate the City's support. DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tem Moreno asked if this conflicted with the City seeking future funding opportunities and Ms. Brewer responded it did not. She added AB 448 attempts to form a collaborative model for going after State funding. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno asked if it included emergency shelter funding and Ms. Stratman reported Judge Carter was focused on emergency shelter needs and the ACC -OC was focused on are the 2,700 units which would create flow in the back end of the system. Without it, there will continue to be a need for emergency shelters. Ms. Brewer added AB 448 allows for funds gathered locally or at the State level to also fund construction of extremely -low, very -low, and low-income housing. She reported there are 30,000 children in Orange County that do not have a home and are living in the streets, in cars, or in motels. Those children have a high probability of becoming part of the chronically homeless population once they turn 18. By building out the back end of the system, it creates a relief valve City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 15 of 27 for those currently in permanent, supportive housing and creates a prevention mechanism to ensure that people do not continually fall into the cycle of homelessness. Council Member Barnes commented positively on this matter and expressed concerns regarding mental health issues. Ms. Stratman reported AB 448 does not deal specifically with mental health and reported being in the midst of a world-class mental health system being developed in Orange County. She noted that within the next three years, three mental health hubs were being developed. Ms. Brewer added the City would retain control of the type of permanent supportive housing to be developed in the community. Council Member Kring asked whether this item required or incentivized inclusionary housing and Ms. Stratman responded it did not. Council Member Vanderbilt asked regarding other cities supporting the legislation and Ms. Brewer provided an updated list of cities and agencies that have expressed support. Brief discussion occurred regarding the governance structure of the JPA and the makeup of the Board of Directors. Council Member Vanderbilt spoke about encouraging all cities in the county to participate, noting it will not be as successful as proposed if they do not. Council Member Murray expressed her appreciation to the ACC -OC and to Mayor Pro Tem Moreno for bringing the matter forward. Council Member Faessel expressed his support and specifically, liked that the City will maintain local control and that the legislation permits funding for extremely -low, very -low and low-income individuals. Council Member Barnes asked about the cities of Fullerton and Santa Ana and Ms. Stratman reported both cities are expected to consider the matter this summer and the ACC -OC was working as quickly as possible to get this matter on other City Council agendas. Mayor Tait agreed to support AB 448, noting it does no harm and has the potential for doing a lot of good. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Moreno moved to support the establishment of the Orange County Housing Trust (AB 448), seconded by Council Member Murray. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. Motion carried. D155 24. Discuss the status report on local options that may be used to increase the supply of affordable housing in the City; and provide direction to staff on the Council's desire, if any, in pursuing additional actions aimed at addressing the City's affordable housing needs (continued from Council meeting of June 19, 2018, Item No. 29). Building & Planning Director David Belmer presented the item and stated that on October 24, 2017, at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Moreno, staff brought forth a comprehensive report that outlined the status of affordable housing development in the City of Anaheim. The purpose for presenting the informational item in October was to both inform, as well as seek direction from City Council regarding potential options that could aid in the production of affordable housing in Anaheim. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno and Council Members Barnes and Kring volunteered to work City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 16 of 27 with staff to gather additional input from stakeholders, review policy options, including the potential adoption of a policy statement declaring affordable housing as a priority in the City, and bring forth the results of these efforts to the full City Council for further deliberation. Staff met with them several times over the last seven months. They discussed and reviewed other cities' approaches, reviewed development costs and financing approaches for affordable housing projects in Anaheim, reviewed State legislation and Anaheim's RHNA obligations, and agreed to hold a stakeholders roundtable. The stakeholder's roundtable discussion included affordable housing advocates and residential developers of both market rate and affordable rental and for - sale units. Opinions differed with respect to potential actions and options the City should take to increase the production of affordable housing. While some participants expressed concerns with mandatory requirements, such as an inclusionary zoning ordinance or in -lieu fees, others felt that mandatory approaches were necessary to ensure the production of affordable housing. At the October meeting, Council discussed the concept of advancing a policy statement that proclaims that affordable housing is a priority for the City of Anaheim. The resolution includes specific action items to promote the production of affordable housing, including regulatory relief measures and process incentives, such as fee deferments. The resolution also recommends the creation of a Middle -Income Housing Program targeted at meeting the housing needs of working professionals. Finally, the resolution recommends the establishment of an Affordable Housing Ambassador Program to promote and facilitate affordable housing. The resolution does not contain any actions for mandatory components. Additionally, the State legislature continues to introduce and pass bills to facilitate an increase in the statewide production of affordable housing. Mr. David Belmer stated that based on input staff received from Council, an update was made to the Voluntary Affordable Housing Statement Action Plan. The proposed update included meaningful CEQA reform, efforts to educate the community on the need for and benefits of workforce housing, partner with businesses and developers to explore new tools that would facilitate affordable housing, encourage State and Federal lawmakers to create new viable funding sources for affordable housing, and capitalize on the resources of the Anaheim Housing Authority and its funding sources. In response to Council Member Faessel's inquiry, he presented approved General Plan Amendments from 2015 to present, which included 519 units. For purpose of discussion, if an inclusionary policy was in place with a 10% goal, that would yield 51 affordable units and a 15% goal would yield 77 units. Looking forward at potential General Plan Amendments, 10% would yield 138 affordable units and a 15% goal would yield 221 units. Mr. Belmer stated staff was seeking Council's direction and was available to answer any questions. DISCUSSION: Council Member Kring reported receiving a letter from the BIA and felt the Housing Ambassador Program was a wonderful idea and that the proposed Action Plan speaks to the issues at hand. She voiced her support for staffs recommendations in addressing the City's affordable housing needs. Council Member Vanderbilt asked whether some of the proposals could be incorporated into legislative platforms and Mr. Belmer responded affirmatively. Council Member Faessel stated he does not support inclusionary housing but does support affordable housing. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno stated he is not a fan of mandatory but noted there is a point where, for the larger and public good, they are necessary. He expressed his support and commented on developers not building affordable housing units because they do not have to. He opined by allowing a mandatory policy, it allows the City to play on an even field with clarity and consistency. He stated he was distressed there are 45,000 families either on a waiting list or are interested in referrals for affordable housing units in Anaheim. He commented on Council City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 17 of 27 Member Kring's comment to ensure there is no inclusionary housing in a permanent supportive housing legislative bill. He asked that the motion include a six-month, formal review. Council Member Kring indicated she does not think a six-month review is practical, noting many projects are already in the pipeline at this point and stated she does not support it. She reiterated she is not willing to support inclusionary housing, as it has not helped with the homeless situation. Mayor Tait suggested Mayor Pro Tem Moreno ask for a formal review of the matter in six months. Council Member Kring commented on the need to maintain a business -friendly environment. In response to Council Member Vanderbilt's question, Mayor Pro Tem Moreno stated he would hope the percent of affordable housing built by developers would be 10% to 15%, which is the standard. Council Member Murray spoke in defense of the BIA and encouraged Council colleagues to visit www.the200.org and read a report on how litigation abuse under CEQA undermines California's environmental and social equity and economic priorities and proposed reforms to protect the environment and CEQA litigation abuse. She reported 80% of affordable housing is the subject of CEQA litigation. She opined the burden of the State's regulatory and other policies are preventing development of housing and it is not an issue that should be the responsibility of the building industry. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno noted he does not blame the BIA for the housing crisis but meant that the BIA was opposing a particular policy proposal that other cities have used to move forward with affordable housing in Orange County until the State Legislature can fix certain things. He suggested that cities in Orange County that have an inclusionary housing policy have moved further along in accelerating affordable housing than Anaheim has, post -Redevelopment. He noted he referred to developers, themselves, who gave testimony they do not build affordable housing because they do not have to; it is not required. He noted Council was not approving a policy at this time, but rather was considering a policy statement. Council Member Kring commented on other lobbying groups and called for the question. Mayor Tait noted this was a complicated issue, opined CEQA reform was needed, and stated he prefers incentives over mandates. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno stated developers are asking something of the City and felt the City could ask, in return, for developers to include affordability in their projects. Mayor Tait agreed the City should not change the General Plan unless it is for the common good. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Moreno's question, Mr. Belmer reported a General Plan Amendment is a discretionary item and Council is under no obligation to approve one. Developers have indicated they would rather the City give them an opportunity to do this through voluntary approaches and dialogue. He stated staff is recommending this as a form of strategic incrementalism and if does not move affordable housing forward, Council will have the opportunity to make changes in the future. MOTION: Council Member Kring moved to support staffs recommendations to address the City's affordable housing needs, seconded by Mayor Tait. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. Motion carried. City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 18 of 27 25. Consider an amendment to the zoning code to increase the number of property owners C280 and tenants that would receive mailed notices for public hearings for discretionary land use requests. ORDINANCE NO. 6441 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code and finding and determining that this ordinance is exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15060(c)(2) because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (Public Hearing noticing requirements for discretionary land use requests) (Zoning Code Amendment No. 2017-00145; DEV2017-00123). Building and Planning Director David Belmer presented the staff report and stated this item was at the request of Council Member Faessel to amend the Zoning Code to increase the number of property owners and tenants that would receive mailed notices for public hearings for discretionary land use requests. As background, this item was before the Council on July 25, 2017, in response to questions raised by members of the public as to the adequacy of the City's current noticing practices, which complies with state law. After review and discussion, the Council directed staff to prepare a Zoning Code amendment to increase the City's current noticing requirements consistent with staff's recommendation. The Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the Zoning Code amendment and voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the amendment. On February 27, 2018, the introduction of the ordinance was presented to City Council. The Mayor expressed concern about how the increased noticing requirements would potentially impact small businesses and requested staff confer with the Building Industry Association (BIA) on the matter. Staff contacted the BIA and the BIA was not in support of the proposed modifications and was of the opinion that the current noticing requirements under State law are sufficient to ensure proper noticing of residents and property owners near project sites. The BIA was also concerned with the potential added noticing costs that developers and small businesses, in particular, could assume should the City decide to pass these costs onto project applicants in the future. Mr. Belmer reported that given the concerns expressed on a recent project, and to facilitate the Council's discussion of the item, staff identified several options for the City Council's consideration as follows: 1) Make no changes to the City's current mail notice requirements for public hearings, keeping it consistent with the State's minimum requirement of 300 feet, noting the City notifies the property owner and the tenants, in which state law only requires notification to the property owners; 2) Modify to increase the notification range from 300 feet to 400 feet, instead of 500 feet as original recommended, and to 1,000 feet for projects that require an EIR; 3) adopt the ordinance as originally presented, including increasing the notification range from 300 feet to 500 feet for projects and 1,000 feet for EIRs; or 4) Modify the ordinance to increase the noticing requirements beyond the 300 -foot minimum to either 400 or 500 feet only for large-scale development projects as defined in the recently adopted Sunshine Ordinance. Large-scale projects are projects involving a General Plan Amendment, a zoning reclassification, a residential development containing more than 10 units, a hotel project containing more than 50 new rooms, or a commercial or industrial development containing more than 10,000 square feet of new building area located immediately adjacent to an existing residential use or other potentially sensitive land use. City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 19 of 27 DISCUSSION: Mayor Tait noted the State requires notifying those within a 300 -foot radius of a project and worried about increased regulations. He felt this was going in the wrong direction and stated he would not support adding to already -burdensome regulations. Council Member Faessel felt this was about transparency and stated it was Council's duty to let residents in a neighborhood know what projects will affect them. He felt this was not regulation, but rather information and noted approval of the matter by the Planning Commission. He referenced projects where there have been many disgruntled residents because they did not receive notice of a hearing. He felt this will result in little cost to the City and the rights of residents trump those of developers. Council Member Kring agreed with the Mayor's comments and in response to her question as to how many times per year residents have complained about not receiving notice, Mr. Belmer reported it was hard to quantify but listed projects where complaints were received from residents. Council Member Kring noted no one was ever barred from addressing Council. In response to her question, Mr. Belmer reported approximately eight cities in Orange County notice residents beyond a 300 -foot radius and typically use a 500 -foot radius. Council Member Kring felt increasing the notice area will cause more people to comment and could delay projects for developers; noting that time is money. In response to Council Member Murray's question, Mr. Belmer reported this would include any discretionary application, including CUPs. Council Member Murray commented on the City moving to Districts and noted there was opportunity for any District Representative to host individual community meetings on projects they feel their residents should be involved in. She encouraged using social media and other tools for increased communication. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno commented on informing residents about projects earlier, rather than later, and felt this would help in ensuring more people were aware of projects that will impact their neighborhood. He voiced his support for increased transparency and community involvement. He suggested considering specific types of projects in determining noticing distance. Mayor Tait felt the State standard should be followed but noted Council went beyond it relative to the transparency ordinance. Council Member Barnes commented on a push back when the City tore down the Peter Marshall Park bathroom and felt that often notification does not go out far enough. She stated expanded notification was necessary in District 1. Mr. Belmer referenced Andy's Map as another source for communicating with residents regarding current projects. MOTION: Mayor Tait moved to approve Option No. 4 as stated in the report. The motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION: Council Member Faessel moved to amend the zoning code to increase the number of property owners and tenants that would receive mailed notices for public hearings for discretionary land use requests to a radius of 500 feet from a project and introduce ORDINANCE NO. 6441 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code and finding and determining that this ordinance is exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15060(c)(2) because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (Public Hearing noticing requirements for discretionary land City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 20 of 27 use requests) (Zoning Code Amendment No. 2017-00145; DEV2017-00123), and direct staff to return with a review in six months, seconded by Council Member Barnes. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 4: (Mayor Pro Tem Moreno and Council Members Vanderbilt, Barnes, and Faessel). NOES — 3: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Murray and Kring). Motion carried. Ordinance introduced. 26. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-087 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE R100 CITY OF ANAHEIM expressing support of the continued analysis of the project to link Northbound 241 Toll Road to the Eastbound 91 Express Lanes and the Westbound 91 Express Lanes to the Southbound 241 Toll Road. Mayor Tait believed OCTA should support anything that will relieve congestion and thanked Council colleagues for considering this matter. Public Works Director Rudy Emami reported the City of Orange recently passed a similar resolution in support of the project and Yorba Linda was considering it tonight. Council Member Murray understood OCTA was continuing to study this item in consultation with OCTC for greater fluidity with the toll road. She asked for clarification and Mr. Emami reported OCTA voted to ask TCA staff to pause on the project as they would like to see more improvements constructed along the 91 Freeway first, in Riverside County. The City is asking that they continue studying it and moving it forward to avoid project delays. Mayor Tait stated he was on the OCTA Board and was surprised when this was passed. MOTION: Council Member Kring moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2018-087 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM expressing support of the continued analysis of the project to link Northbound 241 Toll Road to the Eastbound 91 Express Lanes and the Westbound 91 Express Lanes to the Southbound 241 Toll Road, seconded by Council Member Murray. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. Motion carried. 27. Discuss the consideration of a Veterans Cemetery and, subject to the Council's interest, direct staff, to collaborate with the stakeholders engaged in the process of evaluating the D159 feasibility of developing a Veterans Cemetery in the City of Anaheim. DISCUSSION: Mayor Tait explained his intent in bringing this item forward and felt Orange County should have a Veterans Cemetery soon. He noted the City would be honored and welcoming to having such a facility in Anaheim. Council Member Vanderbilt reported there are several veterans buried at the Anaheim Cemetery and it is about to reach capacity. He stated, in the future, veterans will have an option of being buried with other veterans. Mayor Tait commented on Council Member Vanderbilt's service in the Armed Forces and thanked him for his service. Council Member Murray thanked Mayor Tait for bringing the matter forward and offered to do outreach to other agencies. City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 21 of 27 MOTION: Council Member Vanderbilt moved to direct staff to collaborate with the stakeholders engaged in the process of evaluating the feasibility of developing a Veterans Cemetery in the City of Anaheim, seconded by Council Member Murray and Mayor Tait. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Murray, Vanderbilt, Barnes, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 0. Motion carried. 28. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE D114 CITY OF ANAHEIM amending City Council Policy 1.10 regarding the City's policy on recognitions and City proclamations. MOTION: Mayor Tait moved to continue this item to the next or a future Council meeting, seconded by Council Member Murray. Without objection by Council, the item was continued. 29. Authorizing and providing for the filing of arguments and rebuttal arguments and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis for the initiative measure to increase the E127 minimum wage payable by hospitality industry employers located in the Anaheim or Disneyland Resort Specific Plan Zones that have tax rebate agreements with the City and to require that service charges imposed by such employers be paid entirely to employees. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-088 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA regarding priorities for filing written arguments regarding an initiative measure to be submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Anaheim at the General Municipal Election to be held in the city on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of such initiative measure (Initiative Ordinance to increase minimum wage payable by hospitality industry employers located in the Anaheim or Disneyland Resort Specific Plan Zones that have tax rebate agreements with the city and requiring that service charges imposed by such employers be paid entirely to employees). RESOLUTION NO. 2018-089 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for an initiative measure to be submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Anaheim at the General Municipal Election to be held in said city on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 (Initiative Ordinance to increase minimum wage payable by hospitality industry employers located in the Anaheim or Disneyland Resort Specific Plan Zones that have tax rebate agreements with the city and requiring that service charges imposed by such employers be paid entirely to employees). DISCUSSION: Mayor Tait stated this item was time -sensitive. In response to Council Member Murray's inquiry, City Attorney Robert Fabela reported this item has a deadline of August 10th and there should be no impact to its timing if Council decided to continue to the matter to July 31st. He noted Council Member Murray had concerns with how the ballot question should be worded and stated the ballot question approved on June 19th was included in it. What Council Member Murray was asking is that instead of voting on this today, and having it be reconsidered again next week, to wait to have these items considered along with a motion to reconsider. In response to Council Member Vanderbilt's question, Mr. Fabela reported in order for him to complete and submit an impartial analysis, he needed Council authority. He added Councils City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 22 of 27 regularly ask for an impartial analysis but the way the statue is worded, it is discretionary. An economic analysis would be a separate process and Mr. Fabela's impartial analysis will not include an economic analysis. Mayor Tait stated he would oppose the continuance. Council Member Murray stated in her original request, she is asking Council to reconsider how the ballot question is posed to voters. She reported Council voted against an economic study and she believed front -level, financial components need to be part of the ballot question. She will ask that Council consider revising the ballot question that was previously approved. She added it will be much easier to consider both matters at the same time, at a later meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno felt the more time the City Attorney has to get things done, the better, and did not believe anything would be gained by continuing the item. He would be concerned if anything happened on July 31 st to delay it. Council Member Faessel noted the importance of having clarity, specificity, and a clear understanding by the public of what they are voting for. He stated he is unclear in terms of Council's action tonight and how that affects the direction of the City Attorney in relation to what Council may or may not do on July 31 st. In reply to Council Member Murray's question, Mr. Fabela reported whether Council votes on having him write an impartial analysis today or July 31st will have no material difference on the quality of the analysis or his ability to complete it on time. MOTION: Council Member Murray moved to continue this item to the City Council meeting of July 31, 2018, seconded by Council Member Kring. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 3: (Council Members Murray, Kring, and Faessel). NOES — 4: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Barnes, and Vanderbilt). Motion failed. DISCUSSION: In reply to Council Member Vanderbilt's question, Mr. Fabela stated he believed the ballot question was fair and captures the fact it is a minimum wage and deals with the service charge issue. He added the ballot question does not impact the impartial analysis. Brief discussion followed regarding the statement language in terms of the "tax rebate agreement". Mayor Pro Tem Moreno expressed concerns that Council Member Murray, who has formally opposed the initiative, would have the ability to shape the language the voters would have before them. He opined she should recuse herself from trying to influence the City Attorney and the wording that is supposed to be an impartial analysis. Mr. Fabela stated the ballot question is a Council decision so the Council, as a whole, would have to approve it. He added that no single Council Member or member of the public will be consulting with him in terms of the impartial analysis. If a new question is approved on July 31st, the new question would replace the question approved on June 19th. Council Member Kring noted it has already been discovered that the question is inaccurate as it refers to a tax rebate agreement. Mr. Fabela disagreed noting that the ordinance, as written, indicates it is a tax rebate. He stated all Council Members can weigh in on the question but not on the impartial analysis. Council Member Murray noted there are Council Members who have taken public positions of support and stated she has, in no way, attempted to influence the impartial analysis. She added City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 23 of 27 it was not Council's fault this was brought forward so late but the fault of the proponents. She stated she was still disappointed there will not be an economic analysis but felt, at the very least, the financial aspects are needed. MOTION: Mayor Tait moved to authorize and provide for the filing of arguments and rebuttal arguments and direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis for the initiative measure to increase the minimum wage payable by hospitality industry employers located in the Anaheim or Disneyland Resort Specific Plan Zones that have tax rebate agreements with the City and to require that service charges imposed by such employers be paid entirely to employees and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2018-088 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA regarding priorities for filing written arguments regarding an initiative measure to be submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Anaheim at the General Municipal Election to be held in the city on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of such initiative measure (Initiative Ordinance to increase minimum wage payable by hospitality industry employers located in the Anaheim or Disneyland Resort Specific Plan Zones that have tax rebate agreements with the city and requiring that service charges imposed by such employers be paid entirely to employees) and RESOLUTION NO. 2018-089 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for an initiative measure to be submitted to the qualified electors of the City of Anaheim at the General Municipal Election to be held in said city on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 (Initiative Ordinance to increase minimum wage payable by hospitality industry employers located in the Anaheim or Disneyland Resort Specific Plan Zones that have tax rebate agreements with the city and requiring that service charges imposed by such employers be paid entirely to employees), seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moreno. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5: (Mayor Tait and Council Members Moreno, Vanderbilt, Barnes, and Faessel). NOES — 2: (Council Members Murray and Kring). Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: 30. Continued Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2018/19 changes in various fee schedules D106 (continued from Council meeting of June 19, 2018, Item Nos. 31-D, 31-E, 31-F). A. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-090 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the schedule of rates, fees and charges for rental of space, parking and for certain labor, equipment and services at the Anaheim Convention Center effective July 18, 2018. B. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-091 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a revised schedule of permit parking fees and rescinding Resolution No. 2016-011 and determining such actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15061(B)(3) of the State of California Guidelines for implementation of CEQA (Anaheim Municipal Code Section 14.32.450). RESOLUTION NO. 2018-092 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 93R-153 to add civil penalties for violations of Section 14.32.206 of the Anaheim Municipal Code (Parking of Oversized Vehicles - Restricted). City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 24 of 27 Determine that the above actions are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15061(B)(3) of the State of California Guidelines for implementation of CEQA. C. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-093 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a revised schedule of sanitation fees and charges for wastewater and solid waste and rescinding Resolution No. 2017-108 and determining such actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8) and Guideline Section 15273(a). Interim City Manager Linda Andal introduced the item and noted staff was available to answer questions from Council. Council Member Kring referenced second- and third -level meeting room rental fees and asked for clarification. Executive Director of Convention, Sports & Entertainment Tom Morton reported the fees were based on square footage and there were different rents for meeting rooms and exhibit space. Mayor Tait opened the public hearing. Graceann Frederick submitted petitions agreeing with her statements and encouraged Council to vote for the penalties prohibiting the overnight parking of oversized vehicles on City streets. She reported she has witnessed empty liquor bottles on the sidewalks, men working on their cars, dumping of sewage in public drains, barbequing on sidewalks with open flames, bicycles being sanded and repainted, urine smells, and other illegal activities. When confronted, people become aggressive and she is told to mind her own business. She added she has observed people climbing over the pool enclosure to sleep on lounges, swim in the pools, bathe in the Jacuzzi, and wash their clothes. She complained of packages being stolen, water being taken from their exterior faucets, and bicycles and people walking through her complex at all hours of the day and night. She added the motor homes block driver visibility and narrow the streets and Ms. Frederick reported the situation is not sustainable without disastrous consequences. She urged Council to return her community to the safe and clean neighborhood it once was. Carole Bush, Executive Director, Emerald Court, an assisted- and independent -living community, provided a brief background of the organization and addressed awards they have received. She noted increases in their property tax and stated when she looks out her windows and see RVs parked in the streets, that is not exactly increasing their property value and impacts potential residents, which is affecting their business. She added many of their senior residents like to walk, but fear walking in that area and have found debris and have been aggressively harassed. She noted the RVs block driver visibility and expressed concern that someone will be hurt or killed because of the current situation. She submitted a petition of residents, family members, employees, and neighbors who would like to see the problem resolved. Mark Whisenant felt there may be a problem with RVs in residential areas but stated commercial areas were not impacted and suggested dealing with those who break the law on an individual basis rather than punishing an entire group of people. Nancy VanValkenburgh felt sorry for those experiencing problems with RVs but explained those parking on Medical Lane were there for medical purposes. She suggested installing speed City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 25 of 27 bumps and dealing with specific problems on a case-by-case basis. She stated if they are not allowed to park on the streets, there is nowhere for them to go. Mayor Tait closed the public hearing. DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Kring's question, staff reported increases will recover the costs associated with providing services. Public Works Director Rudy Emami added Public Works fees were associated with recovering costs and keeping up to date with contracts like the City's waste hauler, the county's dump system, and the State's diversion requirements. In response to Council Member Vanderbilt's question, Mr. Emami displayed photographs and noted that even having painted red curbs, the City was not getting the effectiveness from a traffic - safety perspective. Council Member Barnes asked about the capacity of existing RV parks and Mr. Emami stated he could not speak to capacity but noted they have regulations in terms of the age of the vehicles they would allow to be on their property. Nancy VanValkenburgh reported most RV parks do not allow vehicles over ten years old, and costs can range from $400 per week to $800 per month. Council Member Kring commented on one RV park being full to capacity and agreed they can be costly. She asked if there are any ways exceptions could be provided to those having medical emergencies. Ms. Andal noted the item being considered was to adopt fees and the fees related to large vehicles was part of the overall ordinance Council adopted in May. Council Member Murray expressed concerns with large vehicles in terms of the effects on public rights-of-way and traffic safety. If Council wants to discuss the policy further, she believed more elaboration was needed regarding impacts such as waste disposal and other amenities connected to them. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno reported when the ordinance was approved, staff was directed to return with ideas in terms of where RV owners can go. He suggested staff provide a memo updating Council on the status. He wondered what could be done with those who cannot afford to pay the proposed fees. He stated he will approve the fees but would like to consider alternatives if people are unable to pay a fee. Mayor Tait noted the difficulty of the situation but noted public assets are to be used for their intended purpose, which do not include overnight camping. He suggested considering the possibility of allowing RVs to park in industrial or commercial areas in the future. MOTION: Mayor Tait moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2018-090 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the schedule of rates, fees and charges for rental of space, parking and for certain labor, equipment and services at the Anaheim Convention Center effective July 18, 2018, RESOLUTION NO. 2018-091 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a revised schedule of permit parking fees and rescinding Resolution No. 2016-011 and determining such actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15061(B)(3) of the State of California Guidelines for implementation of CEQA (Anaheim Municipal Code Section 14.32.450), RESOLUTION NO. 2018-092 City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 26 of 27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 93R-153 to add civil penalties for violations of Section 14.32.206 of the Anaheim Municipal Code (Parking of Oversized Vehicles - Restricted), determine that the above actions are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15061(B)(3) of the State of California Guidelines for implementation of CEQA, and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2018-093 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a revised schedule of sanitation fees and charges for wastewater and solid waste and rescinding Resolution No. 2017-108 and determining such actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8) and Guideline Section 15273(a), 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. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: City Attorney Robert Fabela reported Closed Session Item Nos. 02 and 04 were deferred for consideration at a later date. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/AGENDA REQUESTS: Council Member Murray thanked the mayor and her colleagues for coming together regarding the proposed Veterans Cemetery and announced an Anaheim Hills Community Council meeting on Wednesday, July 25th at 6:00 P.M. at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course clubhouse and a petition showing support for the cemetery. She thanked staff for their communications and efforts with cooling stations during the recent heatwaves, welcomed Chris Zapata as City Manager, and thanked Linda Andal for her service over the past year as Interim City Manager. She requested an agenda item by the end of September Council policy any service provider or developer who invests in properties in Anaheim who seek a CUP be required to have a fully vetted operational plan as well as contract secured in advance with experienced operator prior to consideration by Planning Commission to ensure any facilities opened in name of serving those in needs in our community yare prepared in advance to provide a high quality of care and prevent any adverse impacts to surrounding communities to require an operational plan prior to any approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and to investigate the possibility of such a requirement being retroactive to January 1, 2018. She requested the initiative ballot question be reconsidered at the July 31st meeting, along with appropriate recessions of Council's prior two actions in this regard. Additionally, she agendized consideration on July 31st of two charter amendments for the November 2018 ballot: 1) requiring a 2/3 vote of the electorate on all local tax measures effective November 2018; and 2) requiring a vote of Anaheim residents to overturn or diminish any anti - camping and other ordinances that protect residents citywide. Council Member Kring requested a charter amendment for the November ballot banning fireworks in the city and asked the meeting to be adjourned in memory of Long Beach Fire Captain David Rosa. Mayor Pro Tem Moreno thanked the Anaheim Halloween Parade and Fall Festival Committee and Anaheim Brewery for hosting a fundraiser on June 26th; thanked Joe Otero and Police Department staff for the Willow Park Neighborhood Watch meeting; thanked Maureen Christensen and Gina Stouten with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for hosting and coordinating the community meeting regarding the recuperative care facility and homelessness; and reported the YMCA groundbreaking adjacent to Ross Park on June 29tH thanking Assembly Member Sharon Quirk -Silva for obtaining funding for the project. He reported he assisted at the Anaheim High School fireworks booth, thanked all the booth volunteers, and questioned how the city could be involved in selecting the fireworks provider to ensure non-profit City Council Minutes of July 17, 2018 Page 27 of 27 groups earn greater revenue. He thanked the community for attending a meeting about the open space/potential skate park adjacent to the Downtown Anaheim Community Center and congratulated all participants for completing their Anaheim Innovative Mentoring (AIM) summer internship program. He requested an agenda item to consider increasing city funding for signature events and another agenda item to review group homes and their proliferation and possible concentration in certain areas, disrupting neighborhoods. He wished his wife a happy anniversary and a happy birthday to both Disneyland and Carl's Jr. Council Member Barnes reported her travel and attendance at a League of California Cities seminar in Monterey, June 27-29, and invited residents to a meeting on July 19th at 6:00 P.M. at the Haskett Library to discuss suggestions for Maxwell Park improvements. Council Member Vanderbilt acknowledged the City Clerk's office for staying open late during the June Primary Election; thanked firefighters, Public Works, and other staff for their work during the heatwaves; thanked volunteers for their efforts with the Sister City Mito, Japan student exchange program; and announced a walk on Saturday at Loara High School to serve as an open house. Council Member Faessel requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of 28 -year, Community Services employee Norma Cherry. He congratulated Pamela Galera for her promotion to Parks Manager and thanked District 5 residents for attending a meeting about the Lincoln/Rio Vista Shopping Center. He congratulated Pathways of Hope on their one-year anniversary and acknowledged the departure of City National Grove General Manager Adam Millar, welcoming his replacement, Jordan Harding. He announced the ground -breaking of Anaheim High School's new aquatics center on July 30th at 3:00 P.M. and reported the city's first traffic signal was installed 90 years ago this week, at the intersection of Los Angeles and Center Streets, now Anaheim Blvd. and Lincoln Ave, for a cost of $500. Mayor Tait requested three agenda items: a presentation of an event/extravaganza planned by the Beach Blvd. Coalition, a discussion of the potential for the Dad Miller Golf Course, and to start the process with a design charrette for a water feature along the Santa Ana River near the Honda Center and Angels Stadium. He welcomed Chris Zapata and thanked Linda Andal for her service. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business before the City Council and without objection, Mayor Tait adjourned the meeting of July 17, 2018 at 1:25 A.M. on July 18, 2018, in memory of Fire Captain David Rosa and Community Services employee Norma Cherry. Respectfully submit_ted_, _;7 mss, CMC Assistant City Clerk