2003/10/28
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 28,2003
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session.
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 24,
2003 at the City Hall outside bulletin board.
Mayor Curt Pringle called the regular meeting to order at 3:07 P.M. in the Council Chambers of
the Anaheim City Hall, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard.
WORKSHOP:
SOCIAL SERVICE PROTOCOLS
Terry Lowe, Recreation Services and Human Services Superintendent, stated that
presentations would be made by Orange County Social Services Agency representatives to
explain their role in providing direct services for handling issues that contribute to social
problems countywide. Additional presentations would be made by the Community Services
Department with emphasis on prevention of social problems; the Anaheim Police and Fire
Departments would then comment on established protocols for dealing with instances of abuses
and neglect and preparation and training of their staff. Mr. Lowe also indicated staff had
prepared a preliminary list of recommendations concerning additional efforts Anaheim may
implement.
Council Member Hernandez welcomed the opportunity for the workshop on the complex social
services system. At a previous Council meeting, Council Member Chavez had requested
consideration of a social services component for the Police Department for the purposes of
identifying children at risk early enough to prevent tragedies. He felt this workshop was a step
in the direction of identifying Anaheim as the safest city for children.
Jorge Sole, Program Manager with Orange County Social Services, provided a concise
overview of Child Welfare Services and Adult Services. In the case of child abuse, the program
components included: child abuse registry, determination of emergency response, family
maintenance, family reunification, placement services, foster care and adoptions. The County's
detailed child abuse reporting process was explained. Statistics showed the Orange County
monthly average for 2002/03 was 2309 reports of child abuse, Anaheim had 275 reports in
December, 2002 and ranked second in Orange County cities for cases related to child abuse
and neglect. Mr. Sole spoke of future initiatives geared to minimizing trauma to children
removed from their homes as well as other prevention-type initiatives the County was
considering.
Rebecca Guider, Deputy Director of Adult Services and Programs for the County was
responsible for providing adult services and resources to seniors and disabled adults in the
community. The types of abuse for adults were identified. A detailed adult abuse reporting
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process was also explained indicating that the Adult Program social workers made face-to-face
contact with victims within 24 hours if there was immediate danger, otherwise, contact was
made within 10 days. The types of intervention options were also offered.
Terry Lowe reported that the Community Services Department's role in providing services
focused on the prevention of social problems and the development of self-sufficiency. He
explained the functions of the three family resource centers, Ponderosa and Manzanita Park
Resource Centers and the Downtown Community Center, was to promote and support the
safety and stability and health development of Anaheim's children and families. Mr. Lowe
identified specific services provided by staff which included client intake and assessment, case
management, mediation liaison, emergency financial aid, outreach services, emergency shelter
placement and translation and document assistance in overcoming literacy barriers. He stated
funding for these programs came from the general fund, blended county and state funds and
Community Development Block Grant funds. The following statistics were given for 2002/03:
4,000 cases were handled, 67,000 outreach contacts were provided, 53,000 referrals were
given and over 1100 translation and document services were provided.
Sgt. Jack Sharkey, Anaheim Police Department, provided an overview of the protocols used for
child abuse, mental health issues and elder abuse. He identified the types and frequency of
training received by patrol officers and noted the periodic updates to laws and regulations as
well. He stated the Department worked closely with Orange County Social Services to
establish protocols to maximize their efforts. He spoke of cross reporting of cases to ensure
than no case falls through the cracks. He stated that Anaheim had an Orange County
outstation social services worker assigned to the Department who was available for assistance
and that any emergency social services worker was available on any call 24 hours a day, seven
days a week. Sgt. Sharkey was available on that same basis for any field officer requiring
assistance.
Sgt. Sharkey identified the numerous supplemental resources available to families needing help
and reported that CSP Counseling Services, contracted through the Police Department,
provided 422 hours of counseling service in 2002/03.
In response to a question by Council Member Chavez, when a 911 call for suspected child
abuse does not rise to the level of reporting, the child abuse registry was not notified. Sgt.
Sharkey indicated that the preponderance of child abuse calls were through field calls, not
through the 911 system. Council Member Chavez acknowledged that the only way for Orange
County Social Services staff to remove a child from a home was to get approval from a
supervisor, whereas, police officers can sign the petition for removal without other approval.
Council Member Chavez felt the social services worker had the education, training and
experience to determine if a child should be removed from the home, whereas training for police
officers was limited. Sgt. Sharkey replied that the City was looking at additional training for all
police personnel to assist them in making that type of decision and that resources for unusual
circumstances was available at all times.
Scott Berg, Anaheim Fire Division Chief, identified the responsibilities of the Fire Department as
it related to child and elder abuse and the reporting protocols for each area. He spoke of
training received by firefighters for recognition and follow-up of child abuse and elder abuse,
and the on-going EMT recertification which included those topics. Chief Berg stated that
laminated resource sheets had been placed on fire apparatus and in fire station offices with
hotline phone numbers for field reporting of child and dependent/elder abuse.
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Council Member McCracken thanked staff for the information provided, noting that the purpose
of the workshop was to ask hard questions, to review procedures and protocols, and to tighten
those procedures to ensure no one was overlooked.
Council Member Chavez reported that in the last three years there had been a 7 per cent
increase in child abuse reports in the County, in Anaheim that increase was only 2.4 percent but
in the Hispanic community that increase was 18 percent. Council Member Chavez
recommended taking the existing protocols a step further to do a much better job of addressing
the needs of children at risk, and create a task force, made up of the private sector, school
districts, community services, and social services, to take a more comprehensive review and
make recommendations. Council Member Chavez also suggested researching grant funds as a
method of funding the program.
Mayor Pringle, with the concurrence of Council, requested the establishment of a task force on
social service protocols be considered by Council at a future date, with each member of the
Council providing recommendations as to members on the task force. City Manager David
Morgan affirmed the matter would be agendized within two to three weeks for Council's
consideration.
ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION:
A member of the audience requested to be notified when the child abuse task force item would
be considered by Council for the purposes of offering public comments.
Mayor Pringle recessed to closed session at 4:17 P.M. 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: Service Employees' International Union, Local 1877.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code)
Name of case: City of Anaheim v. Carlin, et al. Orange County Superior Court Case
No. 02CC05186.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Subdivision
(c) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code)
Number of potential cases: one.
5. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT pursuant to Government Code section 54957
Description of position to be filled: Police Chief
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AFTER RECESS:
Mayor Pringle called the regular Council meeting of October 28,2003 to order at 5:15 P.M. and
welcomed those in attendance.
INVOCATION: Pastor Ed Bartel, Sunkist Community Church
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member McCracken
PRESENTATIONS: City of Distinction Award from the Anaheim Prayer Breakfast Committee
presented by Committee members.
June Lowery of Anaheim's Sister City Association, introduced the official
delegation from Mito, Japan, Anaheim's first sister city.
ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Ed Perez announced the October 28,2003 grand opening festivities for Heritage Forum.
James Robert Reade spoke of Hispanic civil rights concerns.
A Garden Grove resident spoke of drug and crime concerns.
Charles Bradley, resident, expressed safety concerns of youths bicycling on sidewalks and not
wearing helmets.
Carol La Pelt, resident, commented on the draft EIR released by the City of Yorba Linda for the
proposed Santa Ana Canyon Metrolink Station. Several concerns were outlined in detail and
Mayor Pringle recommended that her specific concerns be provided to City staff. City Manager
David Morgan reported that a letter was sent to Yorba Linda this date addressing some of the
noise issues in the draft EIR and there would be another letter before the November 3rd
response deadline on transportation concerns. Mr. Morgan also noted, that on Council
direction, it was recommended that Yorba Linda not adopt and certify the draft EIR.
Larry Vandenberg indicated the Orange County Burn Association received a $12,000
Disneyland Resort Community Service award.
Mari Nieto, resident, expressed concern over the fee increase for the Tiny Tot Program at
Brookhurst Community Center. Mayor Pringle stated that the ability of the City to subsidize
many good programs was being taken away because of the overall issues facing local
government but that Council would continue to look at ways to ensure that those programs
were available to all.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Pringle removed Items A9 and A13 from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion
and action. Council Member Tait voted no on Item A21 and abstained on Item A22, the
Highlands, due to conflict of interest.
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Council Member Hernandez moved approval of remaining Consent Calendar Items A 1- A24,
seconded by Councilmember Chavez 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.
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A1. Reject claims filed against the City.
A2. Receive and file the Investment Portfolio Report for September 2003; revised minutes of
the Public Library Board meeting held August 11, 2003 and minutes of the Deferred
Compensation Committee meeting held July 9, 2003.
A3. Accept the low bid of U.S. Energy Systems, Inc., in the amount of $27,676 (plus tax), for
an uninterrupted power supply system for the Public Utilities Department in accordance
with Bid #6414.
A4. Accept the low bid of Corporate Images, Inc. and authorize the Purchasing Agent to
issue a purchase order, in an amount not to exceed $26,655 (tax and freight inclusive),
for the purchase and silk-screening of tee shirts for the Community Services
Department, Youth Sports Division, for a period of one year and exercise up to four one-
year renewal options in accordance with Bid #6411.
A5. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, California Building Evaluation and
Construction, Inc., in the amount of $84,925.18, for demolition, removal and fencing
improvements at property located at 2205 West Katella Avenue (vacant lot) and 900-916
South Harbor Boulevard (building demolition), and approve and authorize the Finance
Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract retention.
A6. Approve a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact for the widening of the State
College Boulevard and Ball Road intersection.
A7. Approve the Landscaping Service Contract with Multi-Employer Property Trust to allow
for the installation and maintenance within City owned property located north and west of
the Arrowhead Pond parking lot.
A8. Approve the First Amendment to Agreement with Katella Douglas, LP to adjust payment
of event parking traffic control services provided at 1551 South Douglass Road, across
the street from the Arrowhead Pond.
A 10. Approve the cooperative agreement with the County of Orange for the construction of
the Gilbert Street Pavement Rehabilitation between Orange Avenue and Ball Road.
A 11. Approve an agreement between the City, Community Facilities District No. 1989-3, NM
Homes One, Inc., and New Millennium Homes, LLC authorizing the reimbursement of an
overpayment of $149,616 in Mello-Roos taxes.
A 12. Accept an award of funds from the County of Orange, authorize the Mayor to execute
the Workforce Investment Act agreement with the County of Orange for provision of
services to dislocated workers and increase revenues and expenditures by $180,000.
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A14. Authorize the Community Services Department, Library Services Division, to accept
computer equipment valued at $59,925, from the Beaumont Foundation.
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A 15. Authorize the Human Resources Director to execute form agreements for the acquisition
of labor and services for temporary personnel.
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A 16. Approve and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to execute the Joint Trench
Agreement with Adelphia CATV to facilitate joint trench construction work within
Underground District No. 43, La Palma AvenuelWest Street.
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A17. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute an agreement with San Bernardino County
Sheriff's Department for use of the Sheriff's Weapon's Firing Range Facilities for SWAT
training and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the Hold Harmless Agreements with
other agencies and facilities for the purpose of Police Officer training.
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A18. Accept an award from the U.S. Department of Justice for the 2003 Federal Assistance
Grant Program application and amend the Police Department's fiscal year 2003/04
budget by increasing revenues and expenditures, in the amount of $21,394.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-192 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Chief of Police, on behalf of the City of Anaheim, to
file an electronic grant application with the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Assistance, to participate in a FY 2004 Federal Assistance Grant Program and
authorizing the Chief to execute all required grant documents.
A19. RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-193 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the destruction of certain City records more than
two years old (Audit Division).
A20. RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-194 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 00R-123 which established rates of
compensation for job classifications designated as Administrative Management.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-195 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 00R-124 which established rates of
compensation for job classifications designated as Middle Management.
RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-196 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 00R-126 which established rates of
compensation for job classifications designated as Supervisory Management.
A21. RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-197 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 92R-17 which established personnel
rules for classifications designated as management, confidential and non-represented
part-time.
A22. RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-198 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM reciting the fact of the special election held October 21, 2003 in
Community Facilities District No. 1989-1 (Sycamore Canyon), declaring the result and
such other matters as provided by law (measure defeated).
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RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-199 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM reciting the fact of the special election held October 21,2003 in
Community Facilities District No. 1989-2 (The Highlands), declaring the result and such
other matters as provided by law (measure defeated).
RESOLUTION NO. 2003R-200 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM reciting the fact of the special election held October 21, 2003 in
Community Facilities District No. 1989-3 (The Summit), declaring the result and such
other matters as provided by law (measure passed).
179 A23. ORDINANCE NO. 5893 (ADOPTION) 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)
(Introduced at the Council meeting of October 14, 2003, Item A 17).
114 A24. Approve minutes of the Council meeting held October 14, 2003.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
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A9.
Authorize the separation of the Anaheim Magazine into two quarterly publications, one
designed for City information and the second for classes and programs offered by
Community Services, in an effort to better and more frequently communicate with
residents and businesses, and waive Council Policy No. 306 and authorize the
Purchasing Agent to award a purchase order to Trend Offset Printing, in an amount not
to exceed $110,000, for the printing of four issues totaling 500,000 copies.
Mayor Pringle commended staff on moving forward with a method to provide better
communication to Anaheim residents. Responding to Mayor Pringle's question, City Manager
David Morgan, indicated advertising would be used to help offset publication costs. He further
stated copies of the magazine with its new format would be forwarded to City Council for their
information.
Mayor Pringle moved to approve Item A9, seconded by Council Member McCracken. Roll Call
vote. Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members McCracken, Tait, Hernandez and Chavez.
Noes - O. Motion Carried.
179 A13. Approve a Negative Declaration for the Maxwell Park Expansion Project.
Mayor Pringle indicated Council approved an overall plan for utilizing the additional property
under the Edison power lines adjacent to Maxwell Park a few months ago. The negative
declaration before Council for consideration would address environmental requirements.
He explained the Master Plan provided additional parking on the north side of the property due
to the expansion of the library and there was a desire to add parking to the south portion of the
easement area because of parking needs of the Magnolia School District. To address the youth
sports needs, part of the plan approved leaving two areas open for practice areas or soccer use
or other type uses, such as picnics.
Since that time, the Magnolia superintendent and other community leaders continued to seek
discussions on how to address some of the needs in the area as well as mitigate some
concerns. The revised alternative plan, which was before Council for the first time this evening,
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provided for more community picnic area as well as ensured that two areas were available for
soccer practice and play and picnic opportunities. By reconfiguring the two parking lots,
bringing forward more passive area under the easements and ensuring the two open areas, the
revised alternative plan was proposed, he said.
Paul Mercier, superintendent of the Magnolia School District reported that the Board of Trustees
was supportive of the collaborative approach taken by the City in coming up with the revised
plan, and had reviewed and approved the revisions because the elements reflected some of the
issues the neighbors raised as well as looked at the issues the school district considered.
Jack Kudron, Interim Director of Community Services, stated no new lights were being added.
Mayor Pringle stated City staff was also looking at ways to prevent light bleed into the
neighborhoods by constructing a wall as well as planting trees to shield the lights. Mr. Kudron
indicated the City had retained the services of a lighting engineer to take a look at the existing
park lighting which had also concerned the residents.
Judith Ann Golette, representing WAND, requested Council establish a West Anaheim sports
land task force similar to the one created for Anaheim Hills area. The purpose would be to
review what was being used, what was open and what was needed for the future. Ms. Golette
spoke of the need for passive park space for a large senior population in that area.
June Bankston, resident, stated the Anaheim Therapeutic Recreation Center, which served
individuals with disabilities from age 5 to seniors, was the only such facility in Orange County.
Ms. Bankston had been involved with the center for over 40 years and reported the facility was
overcrowded, several rooms were not handicap accessible and safety issues in the facility were
a concern for the disabled. Ms. Bankston requested consideration for a new facility.
Scott Schoup, president of Anaheim Soccer Association, spoke in support of the additional
soccer practice and play area as sorely needed for the 1300 youth participating in competitive
and recreational soccer programs in central and west Anaheim.
Mayor Pringle noted that staff was directed to work with Anaheim School District to create a
master plan for Magnolia High School to maximize the use of their sports facilities. Jack Kudron
stated the City was in the design phase with an architect for the reconfiguration and lighting of
the Magnolia High School site and the plans were to share that information with the sports
groups that use the high school facilities at a future date. He further explained that capacity
would be increased as almost all fields would be lighted. He noted Council authorized
$225,000 for architect work and the next budget cycle would contain implementation costs for
the improvements.
Terry Fulmer, National Director of American Fast Pitch Association, a softball program for girls,
spoke against the project. Mr. Fulmer explained that he used the park's four baseball fields
once a year for a national tournament, bringing Japanese, Chinese and Canadian participants
to Anaheim. His tournament brought in $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 worth of business to the City.
With the loss of two baseball fields, Mr. Fulmer would be forced to relocate his tournament.
Allen Arvizo, resident, expressed concerns that his back windows would be broken by softballs
and also complained of the adult soccer players using the fields at 1 :00 or 2:00 A.M. in the
morning.
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Dana Arvizo, resident, recommended the City consider constructing a sports complex
elsewhere as a method of mitigating the neighbors' concerns over noise and traffic associated
with the expansion.
Charles Bradley expressed concern that the 15 foot lights would shine over his 8 foot backyard
fence and that the light controls were operated somewhere in the Midwest rather than on site.
Dale Hawkins, resident, voiced complaints over adult soccer players using the fields in the early
morning hours. He noted that the Police Department had come out to remove players at 1 :00
A.M., however, they had returned one hour later disturbing his sleep and necessitating another
call to the Police Department.
Mayor Pringle explained that the City was trying to satisfy the most people possible by
balancing all of the issues with the needs of the neighborhood and the needs of the school
district. He stated that the City had worked to raise and expend funds of over $1,500,000 in this
year alone for West Anaheim facilities with a commitment to do the same in other areas. He
further stated that the concerns of all were heard tonight and the City must address the multiple
needs of a community in an area where there were limitations. Resources were not available to
buy acres and acres of additional property. The Maxwell Park expansion site was being
considered because the property was not being utilized by Edison and because it was adjacent
to a park and a school. The opportunity was present to add additional capacity on the site.
A Loara High School student spoke in favor of the Maxwell Park plan stating that the passion
the players have for the sport of soccer keeps the parks free of problems such as gangs and
drug users.
Diane Sargent, resident, expressed concerns over broken windows and the lighting that stays
on until 11 or 12 at night.
Mayor Pringle closed the public comment portion and requested Mr. Kudron have the light
engineer check to see how lighting can be modified to direct it more towards the fields.
Responding to Mayor Pringle's question, Mr. Kudron said the lights were being switched off in
the Midwest through a contract with Musco Lighting and that this system saves money in terms
of field attendance and was used to turn all the field lights on and off. He also mentioned there
were park rangers in place and a field coordinator with the ability to switch off lights manually.
Council Member Chavez moved to approve negative declaration for Maxwell Park Expansion
Project, seconded by Council Member Tait. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council
Members McCracken, Tait, Hernandez and Chavez. Noes - O. Motion Carried.
Council Member Tait moved to approve the revised plan alternative, seconded by Council
Member Chavez. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members McCracken, Tait,
Hernandez and Chavez. Noes - O. Motion Carried.
150 A25. Provide direction to staff on implementation of the Mayor's Youth Sports Facilities
Taskforce Report recommendations.
Jack Kudron, Interim Director of Community Services Department, stated the results of the
citizen and staff effort to take a look at the deficiencies and needs for sports fields in east
Anaheim were provided to Council with recommendations identified as level one priorities, as
listed:
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The revision of a master plan for Crescent School Peralta Canyon Park Facility
The development of practice level lighting at both Canyon Rim Park and
Riverdale Park
The development of construction plans for lighting and improvement of EI
Rancho Middle School and Canyon High School.
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Mr. Kudron stated that with the $1,000,000 Council had set aside for these projects, Magnolia
High School had been allocated $225,000, with $775,000 remaining. The actions outlined this
evening would cost approximately $529,000 and the remaining $246,000 could be reallocated
next year and be combined with other budget supplements for the actual construction of
improvements at either Canyon High or EI Rancho Middle School or Peralta Canyon Crescent
School complex could proceed.
Rick Skinner and Patty Gaby, task force members, thanked Council for their efforts.
105 A26. Consider appointing a member to serve on the Sesquicentennial Commission, term to
expire December 31, 2002 [Mayor Pringle]
Mayor Pringle continued to November 4, 2003 meeting.
105 A27.
Consider appointing a member to serve Park and Recreation Commission, term to
expire June 30, 2006 (Terrina Picarello's term).
Council Member McCracken nominated Larry Herschler, educator and volunteer. No
other nominations were received. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council
Members McCracken, Tait, Hernandez and Chavez. Noes - O.
PUBLIC HEARING:
174 B1.
Adopt the new Citizen Participation Plan for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development funds.
Elisa Stipkovich, Executive Director of Community Development, stated the Citizen Participation
Plan was required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the City's
Community Development Block Grant programs, home programs and emergency shelter grant
programs. The plan was already approved by Council on September 16, 2003 and the City was
required to have a thirty-day noticing period for public comment. No public comment was
received during that time period. The plan establishes four new neighborhood councils which
comprised the entire city and also established a new advisory board made up of a newly-formed
seven member Housing and Community Development Commission. Four of those members
would be selected from the neighborhood councils.
Mayor Pringle opened the public hearing, received no testimony and closed the hearing.
Council Member Hernandez moved to adopt the Citizen Participation Plan, Council Member
McCracken seconded the motion. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members
Tait, McCracken, Hernandez and Chavez; Noes - O. Motion Carried.
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REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
Jack White, City Attorney, reported City Council authorized filing of legal action against
California Department of Transportation to recover costs incurred by the City for the relocation
of electric facilities in conjunction with the 1-5 widening project. Vote: Ayes - 5.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Hernandez announced the passing of City employees: Edward Alfaro, Carl
Bartchard and Susan VanSchoelandt.
Council Member McCracken congratulated and thanked volunteers who participated in in the
Fall Festival and all other events held at Pearson Park.
Council Member Chavez noted that approximately 20-24 Anaheim firefighters had been
providing assistance to fires occurring outside of Orange County, noting our thoughts and
prayers were offered to families who had lost loved ones and homes. Council Member Chavez
also thanked the community for their successful Halloween event.
Mayor Pringle confirmed the public had an opportunity to voice complaints relating to Adelphia
CATV using the City's 24-hour hotline available to Anaheim residents. Additionally, Mayor
Pringle had received written complaints from three residents which would be forwarded to
Adelphia Cable. Mayor Pringle also requested the appointment of Carol Sundman, Savannah
School District representative, be placed on the November 4, 2003 agenda.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pringle adjourned the
meeting at 7:15 P.M.
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