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03/05/2019 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AND REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF MARCH 5, 2019 The regular meeting of March 5, 2019 was called to order at 3:00 P.M. and adjourned to 5:00 P.M. due to lack of a quorum. The regular adjourned meeting of March 5, 2019 was called to order at 5:04 P.M. in the chambers of Anaheim City Hall, located at 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard. The meeting notice, agenda, and related materials were duly posted on February 28, 2019. PRESENT: Mayor Harry Sidhu and Council Members Lucille Kring, Denise Barnes, Jordan Brandman, Jose F. Moreno, Stephen Faessel, and Trevor O'Neil. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Chris Zapata, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and Acting City Clerk Theresa Bass. INVOCATION: Preacher Jimmy Gaston, State College Boulevard Church of Christ FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Denise Barnes Acceptance of Other Recognitions (To be presented at a later date): Recognizing April 25, 2019, as Arbor Day Waldo Rangel, Public Works Tree Operations Supervisor, accepted the proclamation and thanked City Council for recognizing and supporting a strong urban forestry program. He also noted this would be Anaheim's 35th year being recognized as a participant in Tree City USA. Lastly, he invited the public to the Public Works Compost Giveaway on Saturday, March 9 at the Honda Center. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS: Prior to receipt of public comments, Acting City Clerk Theresa Bass provided an outline of new rules and procedures for public comments and a brief decorum statement was provided. Heidi Zimmerman, Oma's Angel Foundation, expressed concern regarding the homeless in Anaheim and the homeless shelters. She also expressed concern regarding Disney's influence on the City Council. R. Joshua Collins, Homeless Advocates for Christ, expressed concern regarding getting the homeless into shelters and felt that fifteen minutes as not enough time to clear out a homeless encampment. He suggested a 24-hour hotline for contacting a representative to assist with getting the homeless into shelters outside of the business day. William Fitzgerald, Home Owners Maintaining Our Environment, expressed concern regarding the bidding process for City contracts and overpayment of vendors who accept City contracts. He also expressed concern regarding the salary range for the incoming City Clerk. Paul Vicknair, Senior Citizen Commission, expressed concern regarding Consent Calendar Item No. 14, and requested that the Senior Citizen Commission members remain as they currently stood as they were in the middle of writing a formal recommendation to the Community Service Department to address the most imperative needs of seniors. Additionally, the commission was City Council Minutes of March 5, 2019 Page 2 of 22 working on a separate proposal to curb senior homelessness and rents in Anaheim and felt any change would be disruptive the progress. Kandee Beas, Community Services Board, sought re-appointment and noted the board recently completed presentations of all the non-profit organizations requesting Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) funds from Anaheim. She advised the board will begin discussions to prepare and present recommendations to City Council and felt that changes may disrupt the process. Lastly, she encouraged City Council to nominate properties for the Anaheim Beautiful award. Mark Richard Daniels expressed concerns regarding the Anaheim Way shelter which was scheduled to close in the near future and requested the City complete an audit of its operation. He also expressed concerns regarding private contractors being integrated with City staff and requested transparency and disclosure. Lou Noble expressed concern for the care and treatment of homelessness in Anaheim by the Anaheim Police Department. Mike Robbins expressed concern for the care and treatment of homelessness in Anaheim by the Anaheim Police Department. He also presented statistics for the affordable housing crisis in Anaheim and presented them to City Council. Jeanine Robbins expressed concern regarding the oversight of Anaheim Way and all other homeless shelters in Anaheim. She also expressed concern regarding the Anaheim Police Department operating outside of their jurisdiction along the railroad tracks without following the ordinance of the lawsuit. Renee B. thanked her fellow homeless advocates and expressed concern for the care and treatment of homeless. She suggested that City Council read the testimonials of residents who have experienced the hardship of entering the shelters and who have had property wrongfully taken from them. Joese Hernandez thanked his fellow homeless advocates for their hard work and would also like to see existing commission and board members who have worked hard to represent their communities remain on those boards. Lastly, he encouraged City Council to address the affordable housing crisis in Anaheim. Tim Schindler thanked Public Works for filling potholes. As a member of the Senior Citizen Commission, he expressed his continued interest in remaining a Commissioner. Wes Jones requested City Council complete a public audit of the Anaheim Way homeless shelter which should include all costs and listing of donations in cash or in materials with details of how those materials were used. He expressed concern with the appointment process for boards and commissions and felt each Council Member should be able to make appointments within their respective district. Kenneth Batiste expressed concerns regarding phone calls being made to Anaheim businesses by the Chamber of Commerce, purportedly on the behalf of Mayor Sidhu, and being advised they could obtain services if they attended fundraisers. He felt it represented big money and not the citizens of Anaheim. City Council Minutes of March 5, 2019 Page 3 of 22 David Duran spoke regarding issues at La Palma Royale Convalescent Hospital and was concerned about the care of the patients, believing they were suffering from neglect. He also noted that he has contacted City Council, County, State, and Legislative representatives and has received little response. He is collecting names of the next of kin of residents to prepare them for filing a lawsuit against the City if they pass away from neglect. Pat Davis expressed concern regarding the homeless shelters and would also like to see a public audit of Anaheim Way. She expressed concerns regarding homeless shelter residents being required to thin out their possessions due to storage issues. She also was concerned regarding Anaheim Police Department's removal of personal property of the homeless near the train tracks. Lastly, she shared a petition regarding improving the homeless shelter system in Anaheim. Cecil Jordan Corkern, Outreach Homeless Ministries, reported on his outreach efforts and spoke about the recent construction of Star Wars on the Disney property. Vern Nelson expressed concern regarding Anaheim Police Department's treatment of homeless near the train tracks. He noted that the homeless were given five minutes to remove their belongs or faced being threatened with arrest. Paul Hyek spoke regarding the Bridges at Kraemer homeless shelter and would like residents to be able to enter the facility on foot or via bicycles instead of being bussed into the facility. He also expressed concern regarding the licensing of bus drivers providing transportation to the facilities. Bob Donelson expressed his support for the appointment of the new City Clerk. He expressed concern regarding Angels Baseball negotiations and noted that they were currently negotiating with the City of Long Beach. Michael Rodriguez spoke regarding the Save Our Sadlands organization which was working in conjunction with the Anaheim Community Foundation to return the Brookhurst Park skatepark after its removal in 1989. They are looking toward working with at-risk and disabled youth in the area and hope that skateboarding can be part of the mentoring process. Bryan Kaye thanked City Council for their attendance at community engagements. He expressed concern regarding the Police Review Board's interest in placing police officers at each school, but felt issues within the department should be addressed first. Pastor Santos Chavez, Street Light Church, addressed Council regarding their lease of a property at 138 South Gilbert Street in Anaheim that houses their 20-bed homeless shelter. He advised that they were recently asked to close the facility and asked City Council to waive the $10,000 fee to obtain a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), as the church does not have the funding to pay the fee. Yanira Chavez spoke about her stay at Restoration House with her grandchildren after she lost her daughter to suicide. She noted that the facility has helped her and her family get back on their feet. Bianca, Restoration House resident, spoke regarding her stay at the facility and noted that when she exited Grandma's House of Hope she was unable to find any other facility who would assist City Council Minutes of March 5, 2019 Page 4 of 22 her. She encouraged City Council to consider the fee waiver that will allow the facility to remain open. David Ortiz spoke regarding Restoration House and encouraged Council to consider the fee waiver. Robert Howard spoke regarding his stay at Restoration House and his work with the residents. Mayor Sidhu requested that City Manager Chris Zapata work with Pastor Santos Chavez and provide a report to him when completed. Donna Acevedo-Nelson spoke regarding her son who was handcuffed and killed by Anaheim Police Department. She expressed her concern regarding public information rights regarding these types of cases. Dr. Patricia Adelekan spoke regarding Pastor Santos Chavez's work in the community and in support of the fee waiver for the facility. CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: City Manager Chris Zapata thanked Mayor Pro Tem Kring and Council Member Barnes for participating in a simulated earthquake exercise at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on January 30th as well as staff for organizing the event. He announced a Council workshop scheduled for March 19 to kick-off the budget cycle, reviewing the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). He acknowledged the Anaheim Police Department promotional ceremony held earlier and Deputy Police Chief Julian Harvey announced the promotees. CONSENT CALENDAR: At 6:39 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered with Council Member Barnes pulling Item No. 01 for separate discussion. Pursuant to Government Code §54953 and prior to final action by Council on Item No. 03, City Attorney Robert Fabela announced Theresa Bass was appointed as City Clerk at a salary of $150,000 and all benefits as provided to the executive classification. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Kring moved 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 Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Motion carried. 2. Approve proclamations recognizing Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month (April 2019) D116 and the Katella High School Girls Water Polo Team for their CIF Championship. 3. Approve the appointment and related Employment Agreement with Theresa Bass for the AGR- appointment to the position of City Clerk, effective March 6, 2019. 11425 4. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the Purchasing D180 Agent to issue a purchase order to GapVax, Inc., in the amount of $507,532.25 plus applicable taxes, for the purchase of a heavy-duty hydro excavator truck with an industrial City Council Minutes of March 5, 2019 Page 5 of 22 vacuum loader body and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue the purchase order in accordance with the terms of the cooperative HGAC Contract#SC01-18. D180 5. Accept the bid of OneSource Distributors, in the amount of $2,906,040.74 plus applicable tax, for the purchase of electrical materials and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order in accordance with Bid #9255. D180 6. Accept the bid from F.S.O.C. LLC, in the amount of $99,666 plus applicable tax, for the purchase of 42 ballistic vests for the Police Department's SWAT Division in accordance with Bid #9259. D180 7. Accept the bid from Hanger One Avionics Inc., in the amount of $325,841.59, for the helicopter retrofit of the instrument panel and communications equipment for Anaheim's Police Air Support Division in accordance with Bid #9219. D180 8. Accept the bid from Liberty Climate Control, Inc., in the amount of$384,000 plus a 15% contingency, for the replacement of one Trane HVAC chiller and two chilled water pumps as part of Phase II of the HVAC Central Plant upgrade at the Anaheim Police Department, and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order in accordance with Bid #9229. D180 9. Accept the bid from Signature Flooring, Inc., in the amount of$399,859, for the furnishing and installation of new tile carpeting in the 2nd and 3rd floor meeting rooms of the Anaheim Convention Center and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order in accordance with Bid #9258. 10. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-3-2085 with the Orange AGR- County Transportation Authority and the City of Orange extending the agreement for an 8001.1 additional six months to June 30, 2019 for the State College Boulevard Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project. 11. Approve the Sixth Amendment to Information Systems Facilities Management and AGR- Services Agreement with Perspecta State & Local, Inc., in the total amount of 3043.6 $8,245,987, for a contract extension of nine months through December 31, 2019. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-017 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deed conveying to the City of Anaheim certain real P124 property or interest therein (City Deed No. 12256; 2000 E. La Palma Avenue). AGR- Approve an Amendment to Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property with Ron M. 10332.1 Ozinyan, in the acquisition payment of $21,719.70, for a temporary construction easement at 2000 East La Palma Avenue for the State College Boulevard/La Palma Avenue Intersection Improvement Project (R/W ACQ 2015-00562, APN 083-013-01). 13. ORDINANCE NO. 6459 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapters 18.10 (Industrial Zones), 18.36 (Types of Uses), 18.38 C280 (Supplemental Use Regulations) and 18.120 (Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan No. 2015-1 (SP 2015-1)) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to recuperative City Council Minutes of March 5, 2019 Page 6 of 22 care/medical respite uses 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 (Zoning Code Amendment No. 2018-00157; Specific Plan Adjustment No. 2015-00001G; DEV2018-00137) (introduced at Council meeting of February 19, 2019, Item No. 18). END OF CONSENT CALENDAR: D116 1. Receive update on homeless efforts in Anaheim. Director of Human Resources Linda Andal advised she expected to receive additional information regarding costs and donations for the Anaheim Way shelter and will be able to provide those figures in greater detail at the March 19 City Council meeting. She also advised that, as of this report, Anaheim will have met its obligation under the federal case of Orange County Catholic Workers vs. County of Orange, et al., which required the City to construct and fund low-barrier homeless shelters to hold at least 325 beds. The City has successfully completed construction of 325 beds between two (2) temporary homeless shelters in the City of Anaheim. Ms. Andal reported the Salvation Army shelter opened their 224-emergency beds on January 31, 2019 and, as of February 27, the shelter was home to 141 individuals, providing full wrap-around services to men, women, and couples. She also advised the La Mesa temporary shelter held its ribbon-cutting on February 27, 2019 with move-ins beginning today and included full wrap- around services which will be provided to men, women, couples, and families. In addition to the city's 325 shelter beds, pets were also accepted at both shelters with 15 pets at Salvation Army and 20 pets at La Mesa. Ms. Andal reported the State College Interim Emergency Shelter opened on December 20, 2018 with 200 beds and was scheduled to close immediately after all clients were transitioned, with closing scheduled for March 6, 2019. She advised the emergency shelter had served its intended purpose, providing shelter to those in need while returning the city's streets, parks and neighborhoods back to its communities. She advised, as of February 15, the shelter provided approximately 9,500 bed nights and over 28,500 individual meals. Ms. Andal reported expenses associated with Illumination Foundation were approximately $401,413. This amount reflected direct services for client shelter and care through February 15, 2019 and did not include any furnishings. She advised Illumination Foundation will reconcile its expenditures following the closing of the shelter on March 6 and will submit final invoices that will itemize services and furnishings. The City expects to receive savings from the contract with Illumination Foundation as a result of the $50,000 direct contribution to Illumination Foundation from the Disneyland Resort for furnishings. Additionally, the early closing of the emergency shelter will result in daily bed-rate savings of approximately $68,000 and she believed that number will go up as all beds were not full during the duration its opening. In response to public comments, Ms. Andal advised that CityNet does have a 24-hour hotline for homeless intake, which is (714) 451-6198. She further advised that a status conference was scheduled with Judge Carter within the next 30 days to ensure the City is in compliance. She City Council Minutes of March 5, 2019 Page 7 of 22 noted that the shelters were opened in a very short timeline and felt City staff did the best job they could under the circumstances. She also advised that an internal audit was currently being conducted. Community Preservation Manager Sandra Sagert spoke regarding the hotline and noted that it was used to streamline entrance into the shelters for Anaheim residents. She concurred that there was a weekend where 85 residents were looking for shelter and all 85 were contacted. She also advised that the City was required to find an appropriate and available bed and sometimes the appropriate place was a medical facility. Ms. Sagert addressed the issues of homeless at railroads and noted there were Federal, County, and private railroads in Anaheim and noted that the location near State College belongs to Union Pacific and they do have a 602 trespassing letter. Union Pacific has asked the Anaheim Police Department for their assistance regarding the homeless on their property. DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Barnes's inquiry, Ms. Sagert advised that property left on private property is up to the private property owner. She also advised that the City would book the property for safekeeping should there be an arrest or transport to a homeless shelter. Council Member Barnes presented photos of trash that the homeless had pillaged through or stolen and dumped in the area of Union Pacific and expressed concerns of residents. Council Member Moreno noted that Union Pacific should be invested in the clearing of their own property. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Deputy Chief Julian Harvey advised that Union Pacific does not reimburse the City for policing efforts. Council Member Moreno requested that City Manager Chris Zapata engage with Union Pacific for reimbursement for policing work. In response to Council Member Moreno, City Attorney Robert Fabela advised that the City was unsure what the $10,000 transaction to Rutan & Tucker Legal Services was for and will be challenging that expense. Ms. Andal advised the LT Global in-kind lease cost of $343,000 was the going rate for the entire facility during the time that it could not be leased out and she was unsure if it was a true dollar amount or a reportable amount as a charitable expense by LT Global, in response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry. She advised the City should be receiving a clear accounting from Visit Anaheim Cares after the City vacates the property on March 14. Ms. Andal advised she could not speak to the status of unused pledged funds until a full accounting had been completed, in response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry. She advised that the agreement stipulated that the donated funding will be deducted from the actual cost of construction and any funds remaining would be returned to the City. She advised that she will investigate and report at the next City Council meeting. Council Member Moreno reported he visited the Salvation Army site and noted that it felt like a campus. He also reported that it was a sanctuary with many service offerings for its residents. Mr. Zapata advised that the City continued to work on reimbursement for costs around placing many homeless residents at the Baymont Hotel, in response to Council Member Barnes inquiry. City Council Minutes of March 5, 2019 Page 8 of 22 He advised the City continues to communicate with partners in other cities to understand how they are addressing homeless concerns and continues to monitor the court case. Mr. Fabela reported the case Mr. Zapata referred to was the recent case filed against five Orange County cities including Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Irvine, San Juan Capistrano, and San Clemente which mirrors the Anaheim case heard before Judge Carter. He will report developments in the case as they become available. Ms. Sagert advised the City needed to be very careful in regard to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) laws in regard to releasing personal information and the service providers were authorized to utilize the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) with the County. She advised that it was not a public record for the City and was set with the service provider, in response to Council Member Barnes inquiry. Mr. Zapata advised he visited the La Palma Royale and the City will be providing information to City Council regarding code enforcement and the City's actions. MOTION: Council Member Barnes moved to receive update on homeless efforts in Anaheim, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Kring. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Motion carried. 14. Consider (re)appointments to city Boards and Commissions to serve terms through B105 December 31, 2022 (continued from the Council meeting of January 15, 2019). Budget, Investment and Technology Commission (4 appointments): District 2 appointment: Leonard Lahtinen (December 31, 2022) Council Member Brandman nominated Leonard Lahtinen. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, and Faessel); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN — 2: (Mayor Pro Tem Kring and Council Member O'Neil). Nomination approved. District 3 appointment: Jacqueline Godinez (December 31, 2022) Council Member Moreno nominated Jacqueline Godinez. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, and Faessel; NOES — 2; ABSTAIN — 0: (Mayor Pro Tem Kring and Council Member O'Neil). Nomination approved. District 6 appointment: Christopher Nguyen (December 31, 2022) Council Member O'Neil nominated Christopher Nguyen. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Nomination approved. City Council Minutes of March 5, 2019 Page 9 of 22 Mayoral appointment: Rajesh Arora (December 31, 2022) Mayor Sidhu nominated Rajesh Arora. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES —6: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, and Faessel); ABSTAIN — 1: (Council Member O'Neil). Nomination approved. Community Services Board (4 appointments): District 2 appointment: Linda Barnett (December 31, 2022) Council Member Brandman nominated Linda Barnett. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, and Faessel); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN — 2: (Council Members Moreno and O'Neil). Nomination approved. District 3 appointment: Kandee Beas (December 31, 2022) Council Member Moreno nominated Kandee Beas. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Nomination approved. District 6 appointment: Steve Brio (December 31, 2022) Council Member O'Neil nominated Steve Brio. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Nomination approved. Mayoral appointment: (December 31, 2022) Mayoral appointment continued to March 19, 2019. Cultural and Heritage Commission (4 appointments): District 2 appointment: Karl Squitier (December 31, 2022) Council Member Brandman nominated Karl Squitier. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 4: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Barnes, Brandman, and Faessel); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN — 3: (Mayor Pro Tern Kring and Council Members Moreno and O'Neil). Nomination approved. District 3 appointment: William (Willy) Camargo (December 31, 2022) Council Member Moreno nominated William Camargo. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, and Faessel); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN — 2: (Mayor Pro Tem Kring and Council Member O'Neil). Nomination approved. City Council Minutes of March 5, 2019 Page 10 of 22 District 6 appointment: Karen Uyematsu (December 31, 2022) Council Member O'Neil nominated Karen Uyematsu. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Nomination approved. Mayoral appointment: (December 31, 2022) Mayoral appointment continued to March 19, 2019. Housing and Community Development Commission (5 appointments): District 2 appointment: Claudia Perez-Figueroa (December 31, 2022) Council Member Brandman nominated Claudia Perez-Figueroa. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, and Faessel); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN — 2: (Council Members Moreno and O'Neil). Nomination approved. District 3 appointment: Adalgisa (Ada) Tamayo (December 31, 2022) Council Member Moreno nominated Adalgisa Tamayo. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, and Faessel); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN — 2 (Mayor Pro Tem Kring and Council Member O'Neil). Nomination approved. District 6 appointment: Amelia Castro (December 31, 2022) Council Member O'Neil nominated Amelia Castro. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Nomination approved. Mayoral appointment: Rajni Chawla (December 31, 2022) Mayor Sidhu nominated Raini Chawla. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Nomination approved. At large-Tenant Seat: (December 31, 2022) At-large Tenant Seat continued to a later date. Parks and Recreation Commission (4 appointments): District 2 appointment: John Elwell (December 31, 2022) Council Member Brandman nominated John Elwell. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, and Faessel); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN - 1 (Council Member O'Neil). Nomination approved. City Council Minutes of March 5, 2019 Page 11 of 22 District 3 appointment: Nichole Rupp (December 31, 2022) Council Member Moreno nominated Nichole Rupp. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, and Faessel); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN — 1: (Council Member O'Neil). Nomination approved. District 6 appointment: James (Jim) Cook (December 31, 2022) Council Member O'Neil nominated James Cook. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Nomination approved. Mayoral appointment: (December 31, 2022) Mayoral appointment continued to March 19, 2019. Planning Commission (4 appointments): District 2 appointment: Rosa Mulleady (December 31, 2022) Council Member Brandman nominated Rosa Mulleady. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, and Faessel); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN — 2: (Mayor Pro Tern Kring and Council Member O'Neil). Nomination approved. District 3 appointment: Steve White (December 31, 2022) Council Member Moreno nominated Steve White. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, and Faessel); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN — 2: (Mayor Pro Tem Kring and Council Member O'Neil). Nomination approved. District 6 appointment: Natalie Meeks (December 31, 2022) Council Member O'Neil nominated Natalie Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN — 1: (Council Member Barnes). Nomination approved. Mayoral appointment: Dave (Dhiru) Vadodaria (December 31, 2022) Mayor Sidhu nominated Dave Vadodaria. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Nomination approved. City Council Minutes of March 5, 2019 Page 12 of 22 Public Utilities Board (4 appointments): District 2 appointment: Rudy Gaona (December 31, 2022) Council Member Brandman nominated Rudy Gaona. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, and Faessel); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN — 2: (Mayor Pro Tern Kring and Council Member O'Neil). Nomination approved. District 3 appointment: Vincent Baroldi (December 31, 2022) Council Member Moreno nominated Vincent Baroldi. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Nomination approved. District 6 appointment: John Seymour (December 31, 2022) Council Member O'Neil nominated John Seymour. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Nomination approved. Mayoral appointment: Ravnish Bhalla (December 31, 2022) Mayor Sidhu nominated Ravnish Bhalla. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Nomination approved. Senior Citizen Commission (4 appointments): District 2 appointment: Alden Esping (December 31, 2022) Council Member Brandman nominated Alden Esping. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, and Faessel); NOES — 0: ABSTAIN — 1: (Council Member O'Neil). Nomination approved. District 3 appointment: Paul Vicknair (December 31, 2022) Council Member Moreno nominated Paul Vicknair. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, and Faessel); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN — 1: (Council Member O'Neil). Nomination approved. District 6 appointment: Nicholas Yagar (December 31, 2022) Council Member O'Neil nominated Nicholas Yagar. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Nomination approved. City Council Minutes of March 5, 2019 Page 13 of 22 Mayoral appointment: Ramesh (Ray) Shah (December 31, 2022) Mayor Sidhu nominated Ramesh Shah. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, and Faessel); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN — 1: (Council Member O'Neil). Nomination approved. PUBLIC HEARING: 15. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2018-00524 C350 RECLASSIFICATION NO. 2018-00317 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2018-05980 C280 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 18182 (DEV2017-00124) OWNER: La Palma LTD Partnership, PO Box 1267, Anaheim, CA 92807 C410 APPLICANT: Greg McCafferty, Sagecrest Planning and Environmental, 2390 E. Orangewood Ave., Suite 510, Anaheim, CA 92806 M142 LOCATION: Eastern terminus of North Street and Wilhelmina Street, approximately 150 feet east of the centerline of Pauline Street. REQUEST: The applicant requests approval of the following land use entitlements: (i) amend the General Plan land use designation from Low Density Residential to Mid Density Residential; (ii) a Zoning Reclassification from the I (Industrial) to the RM-3.5 (Multiple-Family Residential) zone; (iii) a conditional use permit to permit the construction of 39 attached single-family residential units with modified development standards; and (iv) a tentative tract map to establish a 1-lot, 39- unit condominium subdivision. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council will consider whether a Mitigated Negative Declaration is the appropriate environmental documentation for this request under the California Environmental Quality Act. ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Approved and recommended City Council approval of the following: Mitigated Negative Declaration (PC2019-007), General Plan Amendment No. 2018-00524 (PC2019-008), Reclassification No. 2018-00317 (PC2019-009), Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-05980 (PC2019-010), Tentative Tract Map No. 18182 (PC2019-011). (Vote: 6-1; Chairperson Carbajal and Commissioners Armstrong, Dalati, Gillespie, Keys and Lieberman voted yes; Commissioner White voted no) (Planning Commission meeting of February 4, 2019). RESOLUTION NO. 2019-018 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for proposed General Plan Amendment No. 2018-00524, Reclassification No. 2018-00317, Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-05980, and Tentative Tract Map No. 18182 (DEV2017-00124; APN 035-205- 01). RESOLUTION NO. 2019-019 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the general plan of the City of Anaheim (General Plan Amendment No. 2018-00524) (DEV2017-00124; APN 035-205-01). City Council Minutes of March 5, 2019 Page 14 of 22 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-020 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving and adopting proposed Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-05980 (DEV2017-00124; APN 035-205-01). RESOLUTION NO. 2019-021 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving Tentative Tract Map No. 18182 (DEV2017-00124; APN 035- 205-01). ORDINANCE NO. 6460 (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. 2018-00317; DEV2017-00124). Planning and Building Director David Belmer advised this item consisted of a General Plan Amendment, a Zoning Reclassification, a Conditional Use Permit, and a Tentative Tract Map to construct a 39-unit, attached single-family residential project, approximately 1.57 acres in size, located at the easterly terminus of North Street and Wilhelmina Street, generally east of Pauline Street and south of La Palma Avenue. He advised that the current property was developed as an RV storage facility with no permanent structures. He advised that surrounding uses included RV storage to the north, single-family residences across a public alley to the west, an outdoor storage yard to the south, and apartments across the railroad tracks to the east. He noted the site is designated for Low Density Residential land uses by the General Plan and is currently zoned Industrial. Mr. Belmer showed the proposed development plan for the site and reported that the architects propose demolishing the existing RV storage facility and constructing 39 single-unit attached residences. He advised that the project would consist of seven, three-story buildings with six six- unit buildings and one three-unit building. The units will have two to four bedrooms and range in size from 1,270 to 1,790 square feet of living area with an attached two-car garage, with 1/3 featuring a tandem garage. In terms of parking, the project would provide a total of 78 garage spaces and 28 open guest spaces, for a total count of 106 parking spaces, which is two more than the minimum number of Code-required spaces. Mr. Belmer advised that the public alley would connect North Street to Wilhelmina Street and provide the primary vehicle access and pedestrian access to the project. A main recreational area is proposed on the north side of the project including a barbeque, fire pit, lounge area, and cornhole game area. There would also be six individual recreation areas adjacent to each six- plex, featuring either a fire pit or barbeque area for the enjoyment of residents. Mr. Belmer advised the homes would have a Spanish-style architecture with smooth stucco walls, wrought-iron Juliet balconies, tile roof, and decorative shutters, which was very articulated architecture supported and recommended by staff. Mr. Belmer explained that each zoning classification in the Code includes specific development standards including set-backs, recreation areas, etc. and the Code allows for standards to be modified based on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). He advised that because the property is longer than it is deep, there were some design challenges, which resulted in modifications to the development standard. The modifications were reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission, which was not an uncommon practice, as the City looks to achieve an equal to or better design when standards are modified as well as being sensitive to surrounding adjacent uses. City Council Minutes of March 5, 2019 Page 15 of 22 Mr. Belmer advised that line of sight was an issue with this project, as an infill development by introducing new homes into a existing neighborhood, and the proposed units were placed as far east as possible to push those units as far away from existing homes. The existing alley would be widened from 15 feet to 20 feet and staff recommended the new homes be placed as far west of the alley as possible, to which the developer agreed. Additionally, trees would be planted between the new homes and the alley and garages of the existing homes to mitigate the line of site through the project's design and distance. Mr. Belmer advised this project was before the City Council for two specific reasons including a General Plan Amendment which changes from Low Density Residential to Mid Density Residential, a recently created designation to allow projects within low to low medium zoning. The proposed project density is 24.6 units per acre, under the 27 units per acre allowed. He advised there is also a zoning change that would change from Industrial "I" to Multiple-Family Residential "RM-3.5". He advised that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the requested amendment to the General Plan and zoning designation. Mr. Belmer reported that community outreach was completed by the developer to homes on Pauline, in addition to a presentation to the Historic Preservation Committee and a community meeting with Council Member Moreno on February 26 as nine residents spoke in opposition at the PC hearing. At the community meeting, the comments received were generally consistent with resident comments at the Planning Commission meeting with concerns about compatibility, existing conditions, parking, and traffic. He advised that a Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) has been prepared to evaluate the environmental impacts of the proposed project and to identify necessary mitigation pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, including a traffic analysis. The IS/MND was reviewed by the Planning Commission and it recommends its approval, as does staff. Staff and the Planning Commission, on a 6-1 vote, recommend approval of the proposed request including the associated resolutions and ordinances. DISCUSSION: Council Members Faessel, Moreno, Brandman, and O'Neil disclosed they previously met with the applicant. Council Member Moreno advised that surrounding residents are opposed to the project. Council Member O'Neil questioned the alley and its use to access the project. Mr. Belmer explained the alley was considered a public entry to the project and would be maintained by the city. Public Works Director Rudy Emami explained 20 feet was the standard width for an alley, which would typically have garages on both sides. Mr. Belmer advised that there were technically no affordable housing units as part of the project, in response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, and further explained the application had been filed prior to Council's resolution regarding affordable housing. Mr. Belmer stated he believed the developer saw the project as attainable housing but it did not meet the city's requirements for low, very-low, and extremely-low income housing. In response to Council Member Moreno's question regarding open space, Mr. Belmer advised there would be an HOA-maintained recreation area on the north side of the project but it may not be available for the surrounding neighborhood. Mayor Pro Tem Kring advised she also met with the applicant. City Council Minutes of March 5, 2019 Page 16 of 22 In response to Council Member Barnes, Mr. Belmer reported the developer has had other projects in Anaheim in the last three years including at the former tennis center in District 6. Mayor Sidhu disclosed that he spoke with the applicant telephonically. Mayor Sidhu opened the public hearing. Mayor Sidhu advised that given the number of public speakers, with the consent of the City Council, the public comment time limit would be reduced to two minutes for all speakers in noticed area and outside noticed area. Greg McCafferty, Sagecrest Development, advised that a supporter needed to leave the City Council meeting early and that support letters where presented to City Council previously. Mr. McCafferty noted that this project commenced two-years ago, thanked Planning and Public Works staff, and advised this was a very constrained site. He advised his firm completed two prior projects with the most recent project being the 60-townhome Auburn Heights project in Anaheim Hills, and they pride themselves on doing quality work in the City. Mr. McCafferty reported unanimous approval of the current proposal by the Historic Preservation Committee and a 6-1 vote by the Planning Commission. Mr. McCafferty explained their goal to design a project that homebuyers want to buy while minimizing issues that infill projects may have, to fit in as well as possible and still have a product that can be sold in the marketplace. In an area with higher and lower surrounding density uses, he believed the project will be more compatible with the neighborhood than the existing use and Industrial zoning designation. Mr. McCafferty advised his firm completed community outreach in both English and Spanish and, while it was impossible to satisfy all parties, the majority of residents supported the project during their door-to-door outreach and through letters received. He advised that the issues addressed by those in opposition were traffic and parking, three-story density, proximity to the railroad, and affordability. He noted that there were no traffic impacts that required mitigation in a study conducted by the City and advised that extra parking was added to the project to not aggravate existing parking uses in the neighborhood. He reported that the surrounding community could work with the city on a permit parking district as well, regarding that issue. Mr. McCafferty discussed the process of designing in-fill projects. the line of sight and building setbacks, and noted that the buildings are built in a courtyard setting, so the windows and doors face each other rather than the residents across the alley. In addition, the buildings were pushed as far to the east as possible, three-feet from the railroad tracks, and the garages are accessed by internal motor courts that are flanked by garages. He advised that there are seven access points into the project from the alley, while the other side has 16 access points. Additionally, he advised that the building setback was 55 feet from existing properties. Mr. McCafferty advised that projects are frequently built near railroads and that was a non-issue. He discussed the Mid Density General Plan Land use designation was more attainable and targets the "missing middle," such as families who do not qualify for subsidized housing, and believed that type of buyer was essential for the local economy. He stated they want to be part of investing in the City, a positive addition to community and additionally advised that the alley City Council Minutes of March 5, 2019 Page 17 of 22 will be widened to 20 feet and repaved and a new sewer line will be installed at their expense. In terms of open space, they would also pay $210,000 in park fees for the project. Mr. McCafferty wantrf to enhance the community in downtown and explained that this project would allow families to work and live in the same community without the long commute times. He stated he was not an affordable housing developer but was providing accessible housing for people who work in the community. He asked Council to support the recommendation of staff, the Historic Preservation Committee, and the Planning Commission. Member Moreno felt that three minutes was not an inordinate amount of time to speak and asked the Mayor to restore the public comment time to three minutes. Acting City Clerk Theresa Bass advised that the time limit for those in the noticed area is ten minutes and those outside of the noticed area is three minutes, in response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiry. MOTION: Council Member Moreno moved to sustain the rules for public testimony time limits for public hearings, seconded by Council Member Brandman. DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tern Kring offered her support for three minutes if speakers were not being repetitious. In response to Council Member O'Neil, Council Member Moreno clarified his motion to retain the time limits as stated by the Acting City Clerk and as noticed to the public of ten minutes and three minutes. City Attorney Robert Fabela advised that there were no hard and fast quasi-judicial time limits, however it was within the discretion of the City Council to control that time in a fair and reasonable manner, in response to Council Member Brandman's inquiry. MOTION: Council Member Moreno moved to sustain the rules for public testimony time limits for public hearings, seconded by Council Member Brandman. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 3: (Council Members Barnes, Brandman, and Moreno); NOES — 4: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Faessel, and O'Neil). Motion failed. MOTION: Mayor Sidhu moved, due to the number of speakers, to set testimony time limit to three minutes for both residents within the noticed area and all other members of the public, seconded by Council Member O'Neil. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 4: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 3: (Council Members Barnes, Brandman, and Moreno). Motion carried. Angelica Mejia expressed her opposition to the project and noted that she provided a letter to City Council including photographs. She advised that the three-story buildings will be invading residents' privacy and the safety of families and children in the area. She felt the townhomes did not belong in this particular neighborhood due to parking, traffic, bus routes, and overall neglect of the area. Ms. Mejia also advised there was a currently a petition opposing the project with over 106 signatures. Maritza Bermudez, Pauline Street resident, requested Council not change the zoning code. She stated she was not opposed to development in the city, but this project did not fit with the existing neighborhood and cited safety as a primary concern. She expressed her opposition to the project, felt it did not make sense for the established neighborhood, and did not take into account City Council Minutes of March 5, 2019 Page 18 of 22 the safety and wellbeing of the residents in the area. Ms. Bermudez also presented a petition to City Council Josue Arias, Pauline Street, expressed his opposition to the project and felt that the area has been neglected by the City for years. He also advised that the residents in the neighborhood do not have the financial ability to purchase these homes. Lisa Gonzales-Solomon submitted a letter from in grandmother in opposition to the project. She expressed her opposition to the project and felt it would have a negative impact to the neighborhood due to its dense population and parking issues. She felt that the quality of life will negatively impact residents and asked City Council to visit the site and see the impact the project would have. She addressed Mr. McCafferty's previous employment with the city, believed the project had too many allowances, and asked Council to oppose the project. Jaime Bermudez noted that there were shortcomings in the design of the project, noting that 106 residents signed the petition opposing the project and felt that more community outreach and workshops should be completed. While not completely opposed to the project, he expressed concerns with density and overcrowding. Lilia Camacho, Pauline Street, expressed her opposition to the project and felt the project would be a privacy issue for her family. She also did not feel that the street was wide enough to support this new project, increased traffic, and safety needs. She asked Council to consider the issues before making a decision. William Fitzgerald, Home Owners Maintaining Our Environment, felt the public hearing was unfair and illegal by giving the developer full time to present but shortening the time for other speakers. Mr. Fitzgerald also noted that there were many homeless people who were living in their RV in the current RV storage facility. He also felt that the parking was not adequate for the area, citing concerns with tandem parking, believed the alley should be purchased by the developer, and expressed concerns with density and the proximity to the railroad tracks. Lorena Barrios disagreed with the shorter comment period, expressed her opposition to the project, and advised there were already issues with parking, poor lighting, and unsafe streets and sidewalks in the neighborhood. She believed this project would not give any benefit to the community. She offered concerns regarding her family's privacy, lack of traffic calming measures, and parking. She urged Council to not approve the project. Wes Jones expressed his opposition to the project and felt that the homes were too close in proximity to the railroad. He also felt that this would generate a parking issue for the neighborhood, the setbacks were not sufficient, and he urged Council to not approve the project. Sandra Blanco expressed her support for the project and felt that this would allow for housing that was accessible and close to area jobs. Isaias Diaz expressed his support for the project and supported housing that was close to area jobs. Alex Park expressed his support for the project, noted that he was currently able to walk to his job due to projects like this, and wished for similar options for other homeowners and workers. City Council Minutes of March 5, 2019 Page 19 of 22 Scott Paul Schluttenhofer expressed his support for the project, noted that he currently lives near the developer's Auburn Heights project, and felt that it has made a positive impact in his neighborhood. He felt these townhomes would continue progress in the City with accessible housing in the medium price range. Grant Henninger expressed his support for the project, noted that there was not enough housing in California, believed this was a well-done project only slightly denser than its surroundings, and encouraged City Council to support this project. Roberto Andrade expressed his support for the project and felt it was an improvement for the neighborhood. Ricardo Llajaruna expressed his support for the project and felt it will improve the condition of neighborhood and provide great job opportunities for residents. Mr. McCafferty stated anyone can meet with Council to share their ideas and he wanted to inform as many people as possible. He felt that traffic was a non-issue in accordance with public standards for Anaheim, more traffic would exist if the Industrial zoning was built to its full extent, and that the privacy issues had been mitigated. He acknowledged the overcrowding and parking issues in community but he stated those were pre-existing and the project would not contribute to that. He asked City Council to support the project. Mayor Sidhu closed the public hearing. DISCUSSION: Council Member Moreno appreciated the residents who expressed their views on the project, especially as they had only received notice when the item went before the Planning Commission. He expressed his opposition to the project due to over-development in the area and the lack of affordable housing in the City. He noted that residents were largely in opposition to the project and expressed his disappointment that requests to reduce the number of units, include affordable housing, provide more open space, and hold community meetings were declined by the developer. Council Member Moreno showed a satellite map of the neighborhood Northeast Colony, which he stated had been neglected in the city and did not include much green space. He stated residents close to the project opposed it, while supporters did not live in close proximity. Council Member Moreno noted that he asked the developer to put the project on hold until March 19 and the developer was opposed. Council Member Barnes wished for this project on the west side, felt that Anaheim needs to put residents first, and shared she would oppose the project. Council Member O'Neil thanked the developer and staff for working on the project and expressed his support. Mayor Pro Tern Kring noted that the developer is not an affordable housing developer and questioned how far away from the project the petition signers were from. She felt the developer was doing what was best for the neighborhood, raising the quality of life and property values, and stated she would support the project. City Council Minutes of March 5, 2019 Page 20 of 22 Council Member Moreno asked Mr. McCafferty if he develops in any other cities, which was affirmed. Council Member Moreno stated that he simply wanted the developer to consider ways to bring affordable housing to Anaheim and to listen to the residents of Anaheim. He asked Council to consider continuing the item, visit the area, and listen to the residents. MOTION: Council Member Moreno moved to deny the project, seconded by Council Member Barnes. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 2 (Council Members Barnes and Moreno); NOES — 5 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Brandman, Faessel, and O'Neil). Motion failed. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Kring moved to approve Public Hearing Item No. 15 as presented, seconded by Council Member O'Neil. DISCUSSION: Mayor Sidhu stated the need to balance the needs of new housing with the concerns of those already living here, reported the homes in this project would be attainable, and stated any new housing in Anaheim is good housing. He explained Council must hear concerns and determine if they had been properly addressed. He expressed confidence in staff and the analysis that the developer has addressed these concerns. He noted that the City Council must look at sites for long-term use, the current Industrial zoning was not a good fit for the neighborhood, and he supported the decision of the Planning Commission. Council Member Moreno noted that he was not opposed to increasing housing, but the neighborhood residents were concerned about the density of the project. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Kring moved to approve Public Hearing Item No. 15 as presented, seconded by Council Member O'Neil. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Brandman, Faessel, and O'Neil; NOES — 2 (Council Members Barnes and Moreno). Motion carried; ordinance introduced. PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-agenda items): None COUNCIL COMMUNICATION: Council Member Barnes acknowledged the qualifications of applicants for boards and commissions and reported she would follow up with some regarding other opportunities. She reported her attendance at the opening and 100th anniversary celebration of the Braille Institute. She displayed contact information for Ombudsmen to mediate issues for homeless people in shelters and the elderly. She reported her participation in and attendance at a Youth Leadership America event on 2/27, the Black History Parade, and a Police Review Board meeting. She announced the WAND BBQ at Maxwell Park on April 13 and a Meet on Beach event scheduled for November 17, 2019 in conjunction with Buena Park. She thanked and commended Mayor Sidhu for his State of the City address. Council Member O'Neil congratulated Mayor Sidhu on his inaugural State of City address and commended him on the commitment of $250 million over 10 years to Anaheim's neighborhoods. He reported his participation at a press conference regarding State Senator John Moorlach's bill to regulate needle exchange programs into only cities or counties that had expressly authorized such programs and requested an agenda item on March 19 to consider a resolution in support of SB-689 and requested staff draft a letter of support for the bill, concurred by Mayor Sidhu and Mayor Pro Tern Kring. City Council Minutes of March 5, 2019 Page 21 of 22 Mayor Pro Tern Kring acknowledged Mayor Sidhu for his speech, projects, and initiatives and commended Aramark for the food served at the event. She announced Disney donated $5 million to the Orange County Housing Trust for housing for the homeless that had been committed to a 4-story, 102-unit affordable housing development by Jamboree Housing at Orangethorpe and Manchester in District 4. She reported her attendance last weekend at galas for the Anaheim Family YMCA, honoring Richard and Marty Dutch, and for Illumination Foundation, honoring Bill Taormina, Mayor Sidhu, Todd Ament, and Dan Young for homeless efforts. She congratulated Theresa Bass on her appointment as City Clerk and requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of her sister, Rosemary Phillips. Council Member Faessel thanked Bill Taormina and his family for their efforts and contributions regarding the city's homeless shelters and thanked District 5 residents for attending a community meeting at Rio Vista School. He reported his attendance at the St. Anthony's gala, Black History Parade, and the Cypress College Americana Awards honoring Jim and Lori Dinwiddie. He thanked IBEW 441 for assisting with the connection of a kiln at the Accessibility Center for Creative Identity. He reported his attendance at the Kraemer Emergency Shelter ribbon-cutting, Braille Institute ribbon-cutting, East Anaheim Little League opening ceremonies, Anaheim Family YMCA gala, and the Illumination Foundation gala where over $1 million was raised. Council Member Brandman thanked the Juliette School of the Arts for welcoming him to participate in Read Across America Day, congratulated Mayor Sidhu on his first State of the City, looked forward to the revitalization of west Anaheim neighborhoods and a Trader Joes, and asked his colleagues and staff to support the proposed efforts. Council Member Moreno thanked Public Utilities Director Dukku Lee and the Salvation Army for a tour of the facility and looked forward to future discussions about rents in the city and an evaluation of affordable housing efforts. He reported he met with the District 3 commissioners he nominated and looked forward to working with the established subcommittee on empowering the boards and commissions to advise the Council. He looked forward to the budget process and seeing how the initial $20 million and 10-year $250 million would be allocated as well as meeting with the Anaheim First advisory group members for District 3. He thanked Green Bird for a neighborhood clean-up on March 2 and thanked the Public Works Department for their efforts on a sidewalk at East and La Palma. He reported the OCTA 91 Advisory Committee recommended sequencing work at the 91/241 interchange to evaluate progress. He showed a video highlighting the Anaheim Union High School District's (AUHSD) "Unlimited You" initiative and announced five AUHSD schools were named as California Democracy Schools. Mayor Sidhu reported his attendance at the Anaheim Family YMCA inaugural gala and his honor to receive special recognition at the Illumination Foundation gala. He referenced his State of City address and announced forming a transit option task force to study transportation and mobility connections between the Resort Area and the sports and entertainment venues in the Platinum Triangle, identified $20 million in city funds to be invested in neighborhoods in the upcoming year with $250 million in new revenue invested over the next 10 years, and looked forward to working with Anaheim First to identify neighborhood priorities and empower all residents to discover their American Dream. City Council Minutes of March 5, 2019 Page 22 of 22 ADJOURNMENT: At 9:12 P.M., with no objection, Mayor Sidhu adjourned the March 19, 2019 meeting in memory of Rosemary Phillips. Re •- _• submitted, .18 eresa Ba•s, CMC City Clerk