2003/10/14
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 14, 2003
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in adjourned regular session. The Notice of
Adjournment was posted at 3:00 P.M. on October 14, 2003 on the exterior door of the Anaheim
Council Chambers, announcing the adjournment to 3:30 P.M. due to lack of a quorum.
PRESENT: Mayor Curt Pringle, Council Members: Shirley McCracken, Bob Hernandez, Tom
Tait, and Richard Chavez.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager David Morgan, City Attorney Jack White, City Clerk Sheryll
Schroeder.
A copy of the agenda for the meeting of the Anaheim City Council was posted on October 10,
2003 at the City Hall outside bulletin board.
Mayor Curt Pringle called the regular adjourned meeting to order at 3:40 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of the Anaheim City Hall, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard.
WORKSHOP:
GENERAL PLAN/ZONING CODE UPDATE PROGRAM
Sheri Vander Dussen, Planning Director, provided a status report on the General Plan and
Zoning Code Update Program. She stated the presentation would include a brief overview of
topics that were addressed in each of the general plan elements, followed by a discussion of
proposed changes in the zoning code and a time line for future actions. Ms. Vander Dussen
indicated the Land Use Alternative approved by Council last February served as the basis for
the general plan and zoning code update. She indicated the most notable concepts included
high-end mixed use development in the stadium area, revitalization of the City's corridors by
introducing residential land use alternatives to aging strip redevelopment and the pursuit of a
variety of housing types in the downtown area while maintaining the historic area.
Details in the general plan elements were presented by Planning Center consulting staff. The
major objectives identified were: 1) to create and enhance safe and recognizable places, 2) to
enhance land use compatibility, 3) to identify new areas of development and protect existing
neighborhoods, 4) to provide new guidelines to enhance community character and strengthen
Anaheim's identity, 5) to provide new direction for landscaping and streetscaping citywide, 6) to
connect people and places closer to jobs, shopping or recreational opportunities and 7) to
expand and diversify Anaheim's economy through land use economic development and
redevelopment strategies.
There were seven required elements of the general plan discussed. The groundwater
protection zone was explained as an opportunity for the City to provide direction to consider
developing policies for the groundwater recharge area. After some discussion as to the purpose
of this element, it was determined that staff would prepare a report that showed the current
levels of oversight that exist as it pertains to the groundwater recharge basin, and that staff
would take into account implications of actions if additional oversights were recommended for
that element. Mayor Pringle recommended caution if additional restrictions on development use
was to be recommended. Council Member Chavez suggested additional discussion and insight
from experts from the Orange County Water District and the City's Utilities Department be
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considered. Mayor Pringle recommended that all recharge basin areas in Anaheim be
addressed.
Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator, stated the new zoning code would implement the land
use element of the general plan, would provide overall clarity and would address content, type,
quality and design of development as well as comply with recent state statutes and other
regulatory laws.
Responding to comments and questions from Mayor Pringle and Council Member Tait,
Jonathan Borrego, Planning Department, indicated that by changing the colors on the general
plan map, it was not the City's intent to actually rezone the underlying property. The proposed
changes would give property owners further options. City Manager David Morgan indicated the
proposed zoning changes would create additional options and allow the economic market to
determine the best use for the property and that homeowners and business owners would have
more freedom rather than more restrictions.
It was noted the draft general plan elements and draft environmental impact report would be
released in mid to late November, the Planning Commission anticipated hearings would be
scheduled in December, followed by the City Council hearings in late January, 2004.
ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION:
Alma Ramirez expressed comments related to Dave Hill, Human Resources Director.
At 4:40 P.M., Mayor Pringle recessed to closed session for the following purposes:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representative: David Hill
Employee organization: Anaheim Municipal Employees Association
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representative: David Hill
Employee organization: Non-represented Police Management employees.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code)
Name of case: Deanda v. City of Anaheim, Orange County Superior Court Case No.
02CC18217.
AFTER RECESS:
Mayor Pringle called the regular Council meeting of October 14, 2003 to order at 5:27 P.M. and
welcomed those in attendance.
INVOCATION: Reverend Randy Rhoades, The Rock
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Hernandez
PRESENTATIONS: Walter Jerz, Personnel Analyst, introduced long-term service award
employees.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND DECLARATIONS:
Recognitions to be presented at a later date were:
Proclaiming October 2003, as California LULAC Senior Citizens Month.
Proclaiming October 25, 2003, as Make a Difference Day.
Recognizing the Latino Health Access on their 10th Anniversary
At 5:44 P.M., Mayor Pringle recessed the City Council meeting until after the Redevelopment
Agency meeting.
Mayor Pringle reconvened the City Council meeting at 5:47 P.M.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
James Robert Reade presented a memento to Councilmember Chavez and spoke of concerns
related to the Police Department.
Larry Vandenberg encouraged community support of upcoming Anaheim Firefighters fund-
raiser with proceeds to be donated to the Orange County Burn Association.
Alma Ramirez thanked Council for welcoming high school students participation in local
government process.
William Fitzgerald, Director, Anaheim Homeowners Maintaining Their Environment, requested
the Anaheim Fire Department be prevented from destroying records of past Disneyland firework
permits to allow homeowners association access to the permits.
Xavier Lopez, Loara High School student, thanked Council for their work on behalf of the
residents.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Pringle requested Items A7 and A20 be removed from Consent Calendar.
Council Member Hernandez moved approval of Consent Calendar Items A1- A21, seconded by
Councilmember Tait to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions and to approve the
following in accordance with the reports, certifications and recommendations furnished each
Council Member and as listed on the Consent Calendar. Roll Call vote: Ayes-5; Mayor Pringle,
Council Members Tait, Hernandez, Chavez, and McCracken. Noes - O. Motion carried.
A1.
Receive and file the Monthly Financial Analysis presented by the Finance Director for
two months ended August 31, 2003; the Crime and Analysis Report for August 2003;
minutes of the Golf Commission meeting held August 28, 2003; and minutes of the Park
and Recreation Commission meeting held July 23, 2003.
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A2. Accept the low bid of Traffic Control Services, in the amount of $95,762.81 (including
tax), for flares for the Police Department for a one year period and authorize the
Purchasing Agent to exercise up to three additional one-year renewals in accordance
with Bid #6408.
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A3. Accept the low bid of Sectran Security, Inc. and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue
a purchase order, in an amount not to exceed $26,000, for armored car transport for a
one year period and to exercise up to four one-year renewals in accordance with Bid
#6410.
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A4. Approve the Second Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Shifan
Gasoline Company, Inc. and authorize the acquisition payment amount of $130,407.36
to Grover Escrow Company for real property located at 1771 South Brookhurst Street for
the Katella Avenue Smart Street Improvement Project.
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A5. Approve an agreement with Van Dell and Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$240,000, for the development of the Lincoln Avenue Widening and Beautification
Project between State College Boulevard and Sunkist Street.
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A6. Approve an agreement with Harris & Associates, in an amount not to exceed $420,000,
for engineering services for the State College Median and Landscape Beautification
Improvement Project between Ball Road and Lincoln Avenue.
A8. Accept a grant from the California State Library, in the amount of $2,838, for tuition
reimbursement and increase revenues and expenditure, in the amount of $2,838.
A9. Approve the First Amendment to Agreement with Project Dimensions for project
management services for parks, recreation and library projects.
A10. Approve a License Agreement with Anaheim Senior Citizens Club, Inc., for a term of five
years to utilize portions of the Downtown Community Center, located at 250 East Center
Street, on a shared basis to provide recreational and social activities, including bingo.
A 11. Authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to do the following: submit a letter to the
Orange County Water District (OCWD) requesting that OCWD initiate proceedings to
annex approximately 2,355 acres in the eastern portion of the City into OCWD; negotiate
with OCWD to develop the terms and conditions of a (i) Memorandum of Understanding
between OCWD and the City regarding compliance with the CEQA and (ii) Annexation
Agreement between OCWD and the City to define the terms and conditions of the
annexation including payment of an annual annexation charge, both by which
documents will be submitted for Council review and approval; and negotiate with The
Irvine Company (TIC) to develop the terms and conditions of an agreement between TIC
and the City to specify the cost sharing and indemnification responsibilities related to the
proposed 2,355 acre annexation into OCWD, which agreement will be submitted for
Council review and approval.
A12. RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-187 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM amending rates, rules and regulations for the sale and distribution of
electricity as adopted by Resolution No. 71-478 and most recently amended by
Resolution No. 2003R-135.
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A13.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-188 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain
real properties or interests therein (City Deed Nos. 10678, 10679 and 10680).
RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-189 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain
real properties or interests therein (City Deed Nos. 10681, 10682, 10683 and 10684).
RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-190 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM declaring its intention to vacate certain public streets, highways and
service easements (Abandonment No. ABA2003-00077, 5305 East Rural Ridge Circle).
RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-191 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM declaring its intention to vacate certain public streets, highways and
service easements (Abandonment No. ABA2003-00081, 1095 South Pullman Street).
ORDINANCE NO. 5893 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM amending the zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal
Code relating to zoning (Reclassification No. 2003-00107, 3601 West Ball Road).
ORDINANCE NO. 5890 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM repealing and adding certain sections to Chapter 1.04 of Title 1 of the
Anaheim Municipal Code relating to City boards and commissions (Housing and
Community Development Commission) (Introduced at the Council meeting of September
30, 2003 Item A22).
ORDINANCE NO. 5891 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
amending Section 10.10.130 of Title 10 of the Anaheim Municipal Code to reduce the
punishment for the first offense of removing recyclables from City containers (Introduced
at the Council meeting of September 30,2003 Item A23).
Approve minutes of the Council meeting held September 30, 2003.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
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179 A7. Approve a continuance of approval consideration for a Negative Declaration for the
Maxwell Park Expansion Project from October 14, 2003 to October 28, 2003.
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Mayor Pringle confirmed the continuance was due to receipt of state comments on the
environmental impact report and the need to respond to those comments.
Mayor Pringle moved to approve Item A7, seconded by Council Member Chavez. Roll
Call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members McCracken, Tait, Hernandez and
Chavez. Noes - O. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 5892 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
repealing existing Section 1.04.450 (Anaheim Arts Council) and adding new Section
1.04.450 to Chapter 1.04 of Title 1 of the Anaheim Municipal Code establishing a
Cultural and Heritage Commission (Introduced at the Council meeting of September 30,
2003 Item A24).
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City Attorney Jack White responded to Mayor Pringle stating the Mother Colony House
Commission was disbanded at the September 30th Council meeting.
Council Member McCracken moved to approve Item A20, seconded by Council Member
Hernandez. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members McCracken, Tait,
Hernandez and Chavez. Noes - O. Motion carried.
105 A22. Consider appointing a citizen to serve on the Planning Commission to complete the
unexpired term of John Koos, which will expire June 30, 2006.
Mayor Pringle nominated Kelly Buffa, land use advisor and resident of Anaheim Hills to
the Planning Commission. No other nominations received. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 4;
Mayor Pringle, Council Members Tait, Hernandez and Chavez. Abstention - 1; Council
Member McCracken. Motion carried.
105 A23.
Consider appointing a member to serve on the Sesquicentennial Commission, term to
expire December 31, 2007 [Mayor Pringle]
Continued to October 28,2003 meeting.
105 A24. Consider appointing a member to serve Park and Recreation Commission, term to
expire June 30, 2006 (Terrina Picarello's term).
Continued to October 28,2003 meeting.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
Jack White, City Attorney, stated there were no reportable actions.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Hernandez reported the severe illness of Susan Vanschoelandt, Community
Services Department.
Council Member McCracken announced the birth of a niece to Council Member Chavez and the
birth of a granddaughter to Council Member Hernandez as well as the birth of Council Member
McCracken's granddaughter.
Council Member Chavez congratulated Anaheim Police Department for receipt of Orange
County Human Relations Commission award for community-oriented policing program.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pringle adjourned the
meeting at 6:08 P.M.
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: Sheryll Schroeder, CMC
City Clerk