10/29/2019 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AND REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
OF OCTOBER 29, 2019
The regular meeting of October 29, 2019 was called to order at 3:00 P.M. and adjourned to
5:00 P.M. for lack of a quorum. The regular adjourned meeting of October 29, 2019 was called to
order at 5:01 P.M. in the chamber of Anaheim City Hall, located at 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard.
The meeting notice, agenda, and related materials were duly posted on October 24, 2019.
PRESENT: Mayor Harry Sidhu and Council Members Lucille Kring, Denise Barnes,
Jordan Brandman, Jose F. Moreno, and Stephen Faessel. Council
Member Trevor O'Neil joined the meeting at 5:15 P.M.
INVOCATION: Pastor Jawahar Gnaniah, East West Community Church
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Jordan Brandman
Presentations: Recognizing Marisol Molina for her heroism
Presentation not made; no one present to accept.
Recognizing GOALS Academy for their work in the ABC Neighborhood
Community Services Manager Sjany Larson-Cash presented a brief history of the "ABC"
Community Renewal Project and City Council presented the proclamation to representatives of
the GOALS Academy.
Acceptance of Other Recognitions (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing November 1, 2019, as Extra Mile Day
At 5:09 P.M., Mayor Sidhu called to order the Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint session with
the City Council).
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS:
City Clerk Theresa Bass announced the two Public Hearings, Item No. 02 before the Housing
Authority and Item No. 21 before the City Council, were continued to November 5, 2019 at the
request of staff. Additionally, she announced staff requested to continue Item No. 06 to
November 19, 2019 and Council Member Moreno requested to continue Item No. 16 to
November 5, 2019.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Prior to receipt of public comments, an outline of new rules for
public comments and a brief decorum statement was provided by City Clerk Theresa Bass.
Cecil Jordan Corkern, Outreach Homeless Ministries, expressed his concern regarding sex
trafficking and sexual abuse at Disneyland.
Paul Vicknair, Chair, Senior Citizen Commission District 3, congratulated Council for their
participation in the Halloween Parade and stated that he believed that needle exchange
programs promote drug users to parks and playgrounds. He also expressed his concern with the
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need for affordable housing, limits on rent increases, discounts or credits to seniors living on
fixed income in mobile homes, and examination of cost effective building strategies for low-
income citizens.
Duane Roberts expressed his support regarding Item No. 16 and alleged conflict of interests by
Council Member Brandman. Mr. Roberts spoke in regards to corruption involving the ARCO
project and Pete Mitchell. He also stated that Council Member O'Neil reserved four tickets worth
$1,000 for Mr. Mitchell.
Council Member Brandman advised he has no business relationship with Pete Mitchell
and noted he had resigned from Southern California Group in 2018. Additionally, he
noted the City Attorney reviewed the allegation and did not note any conflict of interest.
Francis Halaka expressed his concern for homeless shelters in Anaheim and the slow transition
from homeless centers to recovery programs. He believed agencies should be held accountable
for services they should be providing.
Debra Boswell expressed her concerns regarding the rent increases at Rancho La Paz Mobile
Home Park, of which 390 homes are owned by seniors.
R. Joshua Collins, Homeless Advocates for Christ, expressed his concern regarding the
homeless shelters and concerns that CityNet does not have a 24-hour hotline. He further stated
the need for supportive housing.
Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva expressed her support for Item No. 17 and shared her
family's experience with homelessness. She believed that Rancho La Paz Mobile home issues
have caused many considerable stress and urged Council to support the item.
Al Jabbar, Trustee, Anaheim Union High School District, expressed his support for Item Nos. 17
and 18 and urged Council to support students, families, and senior citizens to prevent
homelessness.
Karen Hammond stated her support for Item Nos. 17 and 18 and expressed her concerns of Mr.
Sanders regarding him as manager/owner of the property.
Cheryl Moi, Rancho La Paz resident, encouraged the City Council to vote on a rent cap in order
to help the residents of Rancho La Paz and thanked Council Member Barnes for her assistance.
Dale Boswell expressed his support for Item No. 17 and stated the Rancho La Paz residents
were looking for a fair price.
Dan Doidge expressed his opposition to Item Nos. 19 and 20, encouraged City Council to
negotiate on behalf of the residents of Anaheim, and believed the Angels should be kept in
Anaheim.
Ezequiel Franco, Rancho La Paz resident, urged Council to pass Item Nos. 17 and 18 and was
hoping for a victory in this situation.
Teresa Raridan asked City Council to meet with residents to hear their needs and urged them to
support Item No. 17.
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Lupe Ramirez, Rancho La Paz resident, encouraged City Council to pass Item No. 17 and stated
she has been coming for the past nine months requesting Council support and assistance.
Yolanda Quillen, Rancho La Paz resident, urged Council to support rent control.
Alicia Claro, Rancho La Paz resident, asked City Council to help the 390 seniors who otherwise
will become homeless.
Julie Paule, Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association, expressed her opposition
to Item No. 17 and stated that she represents motor home owners and believed rent control was
unfair.
My Nguyen, Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development (OCCORD),
expressed his support for Item Nos. 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 and urged the City Council to be
transparent.
Alberto Barajas, Oxford Academy senior, stated he was speaking in solidarity with Rancho La
Paz residents and spoke in regards to the lack of rent control which is prevalent and important to
the community. He further stated that raising rents lead to homelessness.
Elizabeth Gonzalez, Disney worker, spoke in regards to evictions and rent caps for mobile home
parks and believed homelessness was getting out of hand and it needed to be addressed.
David Klawe spoke in regards to the Angels negotiations and in favor of keeping them in
Anaheim. He further stated that he trusts the City Manager and staff for the negotiations and
encouraged Council to make Anaheim a better, safer, and more prosperous place to live.
Karen Troup, Rancho La Paz resident, stated rent was being increased dramatically and she
was unable to get funds to pay rent.
Daniel Larson thanked Council for reconsidering an ordinance for rent stabilization and stated
that he petitioned for a rent stabilization law to protect mobile home owners.
Wes Jones expressed his support for Item Nos. 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 and stated the Angels
was the biggest asset Anaheim has. He spoke in favor of rent stabilization and addressed the
housing crisis in the City.
Lia Barrera, Rancho La Paz resident, asked City Council to help seniors.
Genoveva Vera, Rancho La Paz resident, asked for support and protection for the community.
Maria Carpi, Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development (OCCORD),
expressed her support for Item Nos. 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 and urged the City Council to help
the community.
Laura Nelson stated she is a Rancho La Paz resident, urged City Council for rent control, and
thanked them for their time and support.
Kenneth Batiste expressed his support for Item No. 18 and encouraged City Council to pass the
item.
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Vickie Talley, Executive Director, Manufactured Housing Educational Trust, stated she
represents mobile home owners and encouraged Council to oppose Item No. 17.
Mayor Sidhu encouraged attendees to speak civilly and remain quiet when other
attendees are speaking at the podium.
Christine Schachter, Pacific West, thanked City Council for their work on Item Nos. 17 and 18.
William Fitzgerald, Home Owners Maintaining Our Environment, expressed his concern
regarding City Council members who took political campaign contributions from parties who have
interests before City Council.
Angelica Luna stated 80% of her check goes to rent and urged Council to support rent control to
provide young adults with a brighter future.
A female speaker expressed her support for Item Nos. 17 and 18 and encouraged City Council
to pass the items.
Joese Gloria Hernandez stated people were being evicted and expressed his support for Item
Nos. 17 and 18.
Manuel Resendiz stated he was being evicted after living in this neighborhood for over ten years
and urged Council to support Items No. 17 and 18.
Vern Nelson expressed his support for Item Nos. 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 and spoke in favor of
Rancho La Paz residents.
Lou Noble encouraged City Council to develop affordable housing for Anaheim residents,
expressed his support for Item No 17, and urged City Council to make the right decisions and
help the less fortunate.
Roger Brannen spoke in favor of mobile home owners and those who had to sell their homes for
less than their value.
Ryan Balius expressed his support for Item No. 16 but would like to see candidates have more
campaign time to legally and ethically raise campaign funds. He spoke in regards to proposed
amendments related to campaign reforms and transparency.
Adam Wood, Building Industry Association of Southern California, Orange County Chapter,
requested clarification of language in Item Nos. 16, 17, and 18.
Pat Davis expressed her support for Item Nos. 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 and expressed her concern
about homeless using La Palma Park.
David Duran expressed his concern about the use of money in other organizations and for not
being willing to support Rancho La Paz residents.
Annemarie Randle-Trejo, Board Member, Anaheim Union High School District, expressed her
support for Item Nos. 17 and 18 and urged Council for a moratorium to protect renters.
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Cynthia Guerra urged City Council to take action to protect the residents and support residents
against unjust evictions.
Mike Robbins expressed his support for Item No. 17 encouraged City Council to pass the item.
Jeanine Robbins expressed her support for Item No. 17 and urged City Council to vote in favor of
residents.
Robert Bamattre shared his concern as a landlord/senior and expressed his opposition to Item
No.18.
Ada Tamayo, Unite Here Local 11, expressed her support for Item Nos. 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20
and asked the City Council to represent the residents who voted for them and to be transparent.
Dr. Patricia Adelekan shared her concern for the lack of communication between City Council
and their constituents.
Margaret Sharpe thanked Council Members Barnes and Moreno for their wonderful work. She
shared her concern regarding a conflict of interest on campaign funds and expressed her
concerns of the homelessness in the city.
Amelia Castro expressed her opposition to Item Nos. 19 and 20 and encouraged City Council to
negotiate on behalf of the residents of Anaheim.
Callie Rutter spoke regarding the homeless shelters and encouraged City Council to investigate
concerns. She further asked Council to do what is fair, right, and make housing affordable.
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
City Manager Chris Zapata had Community Services Director Larry Pasco and Deputy Fire Chief
Mike Molloy provide updates. Mr. Pascohighlighted the events and success of the Anaheim Fall
Festival and Halloween Parade on October 26 and acknowledged all the volunteers. He also
announced the upcoming Fifth Annual Dia de Los Muertos event on November 1, 5:00 P.M. -
9:30 P.M., at Center Greens, featuring community partners, song, dance, and remembrance
events.
Deputy Chief Molloy advised the City was currently under a red-flag warning through Thursday
with the strongest Santa Ana winds of the season, with gusts predicted of more than 70 mph. He
reported that in August 2019, City Council approved additional wildland protection and wildland
abatement efforts, which will assist residents. With the many fires burning across the State,
Deputy Chief Molloy reported Anaheim Fire & Rescue (AF&R) had deployed three Battalion
Chiefs, two Type 3 Engines, two Type 1 engines, and an OES Type 1 engine to assist in
statewide firefighting efforts. He advised that over the past week, AF&R responded to three
significant weather-driven incidents (Santiago Canyon, Star Ranch, and 91/Kraemer fire
incident), which were all contained and extinguished quickly due to good countywide fire
preparedness.
Deputy Chief Molloy reported AF&R would be up-staffing two additional Type 1 engines, three
additional Type 3 engines, two Type 6 engines, and the newly acquired water tender within
Anaheim until further notice. Additionally, countywide resources will consist of pre-positioned
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strike teams and both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, along with fire-watch volunteers. He reported
Anaheim had not experienced any power safety shutoffs and Anaheim Public Utilities continued
to monitor the situation. He encouraged residents to stay informed via social media and thanked
the City Council for the approval to allow AF&R to better serve the community.
At 7:51 P.M., Mayor Sidhu recessed the City Council to address the Anaheim Housing Authority
agenda, reconvening at 7:52 P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR: At 7:52 P.M., the consent calendar was considered. Council
Member O'Neil pulled Item No. 14 for separate discussion and consideration. Council Member
Brandman registered a "no" vote on the Item No. 07.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Kring moved to waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and to
adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented, in accordance with reports,
certifications, and recommendations furnished each City Council member and as listed on the
consent calendar, seconded by Council Member O'Neil. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES —7 (Mayor
Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES —
0. Motion carried.
B105 3. Receive and file minutes of the Library Board meeting of September 9, 2019.
D116 4. Approve recognitions for the Public Works safety project with Sycamore Junior High
School 2019 Walk to School Poster Contest winners.
5. Determine, on the basis of the evidence submitted by Jefferson at Stadium Park— Phase
D159 A Owner, LLC; Jefferson at Stadium Park— Phase B Owner, LLC; and Jefferson Platinum
AGR- Park, LLC, that the property owners have complied in good faith with the terms and
10155 conditions of Development Agreement No. 2015-00002 for the 2019 review period for the
Jefferson at Stadium Park Project located in the Platinum Triangle at 1800 Gene Autry
Way, at the southwest corner of Gene Autry Way and State College Boulevard.
6. Approve proposed changes to the previously approved Coyote Management Plan
D159 providing information and education on coyote management techniques and a tiered
response plan for ensuring public safety and determine that the plan is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15307, 15308,
and 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
Item No. 06 continued to November 19, 2019 at the request of staff
AGR- 7. Approve the Second Amendment to Agreement with Lyons Security Service, Inc.,
10951.A.2 increasing the not to exceed amount from $165,000 to $224,000 per each additional one
year renewal term, for additional park security patrols and authorize the Director of
Community Services to execute the Amendment and take the necessary actions to
implement and administer the contract.
Item No. 07: Council Member Brandman registered a "no"vote. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Kring
moved to approve Item No. 07, seconded by Council Member O'Neil. ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES— 6: (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil).
NOES— 1: (Council Member Brandman). Motion carried.
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AGR- 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-123 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
11743 CITY OF ANAHIEM authorizing the Director of Community Services or his designee to
submit an application to the State Department of Parks and Recreation for the Statewide
Park Development and Community Revitalization Program grant for the expansion and
renovation of La Palma Park and if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of such funding
on behalf of the city, amending the budget accordingly and rescinding Resolution No.
2019-078 (application for grant funds, in an amount not to exceed $8,500,000).
Award a Professional Design Services Agreement to RRM Design Group, in the amount
of$1,172,644, to design the La Palma Park Expansion & Restoration project; authorize
the Director of Community Services, or designee, to execute the Agreement in substantial
form and any other related documents and take the necessary actions to implement and
administer the Agreement; authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change
the terms and conditions of the Agreement, as determined by the City Attorney's Office;
and authorize the Director of Community Services, or designee, to increase the contract
amount by up to 10% if necessary.
D159 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-124 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
D106 CITYOF ANAHEIM authorizing application for, and receipt of, SB 2 Planning Grants
Program funds (facilitate planning activities to accelerate housing production).
Increase the Planning and Building Department's revenue and expenditure budgets by
$625,000 in the appropriate fiscal year, upon State approval of the grant application.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-125 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
P124 CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution 2013-049, revising the deed for conveyance of
city-owned property located at 1929 through 1937 South Manchester Avenue (part of the
Gene Autry Way (West)/I-5 HOV Interchange Project).
D175 11. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-126 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM certifying that Anaheim has the resources to fund the projects
submitted for inclusion in the FY 2020/21 - 2025/26 Transportation Improvement Program
and affirming its commitment to implement all of the projects submitted in the program.
P110 12. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-127 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM declaring its intention to vacate certain public streets, highways and
easements (Abandonment No. ABA 2019-00398; public hearing scheduled for December
3, 2019).
P124 13. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-128 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain
real properties or interests therein (City Deed Nos. 12315 and 12320; for current or future
public purposes).
D114 15. Approve minutes of the Council meeting of February 19, 2019.
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
M142 14. ORDINANCE NO. 6472 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, adding Chapter 6.35 to Title 6 of
the Anaheim Municipal Code to ban weapons in city buildings.
DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiry, Deputy Police Chief Julian
Harvey advised that conceal carry permits were considered by the Anaheim Police Department,
City Attorney's Office, and the Public Works Department when drafting the ordinance. He
provided a brief overview of the process of the California Concealed Carry Weapons License
(CCWL) processor stating that there are four components the local sheriff considers when
granting a license which include a background check, show good cause for the issuance of the
permit, pass a firearm safety course, and must meet the residency requirements of the County.
Counties across the state review applications differently and the Police Department has no
knowledge of who is issued a permit. He advised the purpose of the Police Department's support
of the ordinance was that it provides clarity to officers and personnel working on City property,
such as the Council Chamber, and provides a solid legal foundation to respond to individuals
who come to a public meeting with a firearm and/or weapons. He further advised that the
ordinance states that Anaheim and non-Anaheim Police Officers, on official business, are
exempted from the ordinance.
In response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiry, Deputy Chief Harvey stated that he believed the
ordinance was the best way to protect attendees at City Council meetings.
In response to Council Member Faessel's inquiry, Deputy Chief Harvey advised the ordinance
applies to all City-owned and operated buildings.
Mayor Pro Tern Kring requested that Deputy Chief Harvey look further into allowing City visitors
with a CCWL into City-owned and operated buildings with their firearm. She stated that she was
aware of instances when an individual, that can legally carry a firearm, has assisted and stopped
the escalation of dangerous situations.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Kring moved to approve Item No. 14, seconded by Council Member
Faessel.
DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Barnes inquiry, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Kristin Pelletier advised that she would not be able to carry, but certain exceptions can be made
in unusual circumstances. Public Works Director Rudy Emami noted that even the best-intended
citizen could be put in danger if a weapon was produced in a life-threatening situation.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Kring moved to introduce ORDINANCE NO. 6472 AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, adding Chapter 6.35 to
Title 6 of the Anaheim Municipal Code to ban weapons in city buildings, 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; Ordinance
introduced.
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M142 16. ORDINANCE NO. (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM adding new sections, deleting sections and amending various sections of
Chapter 1.09 of Title 1 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to campaign and ethics
reform.
Item No. 16 continued to November 5, 2019 at the request of Council Member Moreno.
D112 17. ORDINANCE NO. (ADOPTION) AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF
D116 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM imposing a restriction on mobilehome site rental rate increases
M142 in excess of those permitted under Assembly Bill 1482 (California Civil Code Section
1947.12) (Adding Chapter 15.80 to Title 15 (Building and Housing) of the Anaheim
Municipal Code) (A copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance is available for review
in the Office of the City Clerk).
or alternatively:
ORDINANCE NO. (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM imposing a restriction on mobilehome site rental rate increases in excess
of those permitted under Assembly Bill 1482 (California Civil Code Section 1947.12)
(Adding Chapter 15.80 to Title 15 (Building and Housing) of the Anaheim Municipal
Code).
Determine that the approved ordinance imposing a restriction on mobile home rental rate
increases is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines
because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in
the environment, because there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the
environment, and it is not a "project", as defined in Section 15378 of the State CEQA
Guidelines.
MOTION: Mayor Sidhu moved to lay on the table Item Nos. 17, 18, 19, and 20, seconded by
Council Member O'Neil.
POINT OF ORDER: Council Member Moreno called for a point of order and requested the Mayor
to allow debate on each individual agenda item. Mayor Sidhu overruled the point of order.
MOTION: Council Member Moreno moved to appeal the ruling of the Chair, seconded by Council
Member Barnes.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Moreno stated he was not contacted by Mayor Sidhu to indicate
his preference to not discuss the item. He further stated that he met the threshold as set by the
Mayor to agendize items and believed that Mayor Sidhu was exercising power in an authoritative
manner to not allow the public a hearing of matters impacting them today.
Mayor Pro Tern Kring stated the items have been agendized and defeated several times and
believed it did not warrant further discussion or debate.
Council Member Moreno clarified that three of the items have not been debated or discussed by
this City Council.
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MOTION: Council Member Moreno moved to appeal the ruling of the Chair, seconded by Council
Member Barnes. 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 to table Item No. 17, seconded by Council Member O'Neil.
Council Member Moreno stated he would not be supporting the motion to table because AB
1482, Tenant Protection Act of 2019, does not protect mobile home park residents.
In response to Council Member O'Neil's point of order, City Attorney Robert Fabela advised that
Council Members may explain their vote on a motion.
Council Member Barnes stated she would not be supporting the motion to table Item No. 17.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Fabela clarified that an item that is tabled
fails or dies if not brought back by a majority vote of the Council during the same meeting. The
item can be reconsidered at another meeting through the normal course of agendizing an item.
MOTION: Mayor Sidhu moved to table Item No. 17, 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; item tabled.
18. ORDINANCE NO. (ADOPTION) AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE
D116 CITY OF ANAHEIM to temporarily prohibit no fault evictions of tenants from properties
M142 built prior to January 1, 2005 (A copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance is
available for review in the Office of the City Clerk).
or alternatively:
ORDINANCE NO. (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM adding Chapter 15.90 to Title 15 of the Anaheim Municipal Code to
temporarily prohibit no fault evictions of tenants from properties built prior to January 1,
2005.
Determine that the approved ordinance imposing a prohibition on no-fault evictions for
residential real property is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA
Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical
change in the environment, because there is no possibility it will have a significant effect
on the environment, and it is not a "project", as defined in Section 15378 of the State
CEQA Guidelines.
MOTION: Mayor Sidhu moved to table Item No. 18, seconded by Council Member O'Neil.
Council Member Moreno stated he would not support the motion to table Item No. 18 as this item
protects residents from no-cause evictions: He further stated that the reason this item was
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agendized was to address concerns from residents who are being evicted and provides
protection for residents for two months.
Mayor Pro Tem Kring stated she would support the motion to table.
Council Members Barnes did not understand why Council would not support the two-month
protection.
MOTION: Mayor Sidhu moved to table Item No. 18, seconded by Council Member O'Neil.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES - 4 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Faessel, and O'Neil);
NOES — 2 (Council Members Brandman and Moreno); ABSTENTION - 1 (Council Member
Barnes). Motion carried; item tabled.
D124 19. Discuss and consider requiring a 30 day public review period for any negotiated
agreement with Angels Baseball, LP, prior to final action by City Council.
MOTION: Mayor Sidhu moved to table Item No. 19, seconded by Council Member O'Neil.
Council Member Moreno stated he would not support the motion to table Item No. 19 because
the stadium is the highest-valued asset the City owns and he felt it needed to be debated.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, City Attorney Robert Fabela advised that more
than a majority could not discuss agendized items outside of City Council.
MOTION: Mayor Sidhu moved to table Item No. 19, 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; Item tabled.
D124 20. Discuss and consider making the 2019 Angel Stadium Site Appraisal public at a date
certain.
MOTION: Mayor Sidhu moved to table Item No. 20, seconded by Council Member O'Neil.
Council Member Moreno stated he would not be supporting the motion to table because it has
not been discussed and debated by this Council. He referenced a 5-2 vote that occurred last
year in November with Council Member Barnes, Moreno, and Faessel and prior Council Member
James Vanderbilt and Mayor Tom Tait voting to make the appraisal public.
Council Member Moreno inquired of the City Attorney if it was at the Council's discretion to make
the appraisal public, otherwise it becomes public after a deal is voted on. He further inquired if
the vote by the Council in November 2018 to order an appraisal and to make the appraisal public
makes the appraisal public now. In response, City Attorney Robert Fabela stated the timing to
make the appraisal public was not part of the motion in 2018 and there is some question whether
actions of a past City Council are binding on the present City Council.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Fabela stated the Mayor has wide
discretion to control the meeting appropriately.
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Council Member Moreno referenced a media report that appraisal information has been released
and believed the residents of Anaheim should be made fully aware of the appraisal of their
property.
MOTION: Mayor Sidhu moved to table Item No. 20, 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; Item tabled.
PUBLIC HEARING:
B137.1 21. Public hearing with respect to the proposed issuance by the Anaheim Housing Authority
of its multifamily housing revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$30,000,000, in order to finance the acquisition, rehabilitation, and equipping of the
multifamily rental housing project located at 1515 S. Calle Del Mar (Hermosa Village
Apartments Phase II).
Public Hearing Item No. 21 continued to November 5, 2019 at the request of staff.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS:
City Attorney Robert Fabela announced Closed Session Item No. 07 was not heard.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-agenda items): None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION/AGENDA REQUESTS:
Council Member Moreno addressed the tabling of items at the meeting, his disappointment in not
discussing items, the need to support senior residents, and the effects of lobbyists and campaign
donations. He encouraged residents to visit City Hall and send letters expressing their thoughts
and living situations. He reported he met with the consultants hired to assist with the city's
negotiations with Angels Baseball and learned the negotiating team did not have a current
framework and was waiting for a proposal from the Angels. He expressed concern with the
upcoming December 31 deadline for a deal and encouraged residents to share their thoughts.
He addressed his continuance of Item No. 16 in light of the full agenda as well as to allow
Council and staff additional time to review the proposed ordinance and encouraged residents to
continue participating in meetings.
Council Member Brandman reported his attendance on October 24 with the Orange County
Water District Board of Directors on a groundwater adventure tour of Orange County water
facilities and his return to El Modena High School in Orange to honor GOALS cadets who helped
renovate the El Modena Nature Center. He announced a movie screening of Monster House at
Euclid Library on October 31 at 3:30 P.M. He requested an agenda item to update the
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan, concurred by Council Members Faessel and Moreno. In
conjunction with the previous item, he requested consideration of support for Resolution HR-763,
the Energy and Carbon Dividend Act of 2019, concurred by Council Member Moreno (request
failed for lack of the second concurrence). He further requested that for the November 5
agenda, an update on homeless services provided by Anaheim and Orange County and the
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current disposition of new shelters opening throughout Orange County, including possible action
by the Council on the matter, concurred by Council Members Moreno and Faessel.
Council Member Faessel explained his support for the Senior Safety Net program to cover more
residents without affecting the General Fund. Regarding the Angels, he expressed his concern
with publicizing the appraisal at a date certain and that he was essentially following the same
protocol from 2018 regarding the Anaheim Ducks. He stated he was sorry he was unable to
attend the Halloween Parade as he was on a state water project trip with 25 Anaheim residents.
As Anaheim's representative on the Orange County Housing Finance Trust, he shared that the
board issued a Notice of Funding Available of over $5 million available for the development of
permanent supportive housing, which will be helpful to a number of projects in the County and
Anaheim.
Council Member Barnes shared her disappointment regarding Council actions. She expressed
hope that when the Anaheim First program was presented next year, progress would be shown.
Mayor Pro Tern Kring reported she was invited by Fire Chief Pat Russell to speak at the opening
ceremony of the Phoenix Society World Burn Congress at the Convention Center and shared
their efforts to assist all those affected by burn injuries, including the Chief himself. She reported
her attendance at the Orange County Sanitation District's State of the District breakfast and
announced their 65th Anniversary as the 6th largest sanitation district in the country. She
announced her participation in the 95th Annual Fall Festival and Halloween Parade, honoring
Grand Marshal Joan Burdick Gottlieb, and the upcoming Anaheim Confidential on November 8 at
5:00 P.M. at the River Arena, raising funds for Cops 4 Kids. She reported that after the
Halloween Parade, she visited the GardenWalk for a sushi celebration and announced District 4
community town hall on November 1.2 at 6:30 P.M. at the Ponderosa Family Resource Center.
She addressed homelessness as an issue across the city and stated she had not met with any
consultants dealing with Angels items. She commented on voting patterns and meeting
management over her years of service. She also addressed subsidies for mobile home park
residents and possible effects of rent control measures.
Council Member O'Neil highlighted the Senior Safety Net Program to support senior citizens
across the city. He requested an agenda item for November 5 to consider a policy change to
address substantially similar Council-generated agenda items, concurred by Mayor Pro Tern
Kring and Mayor Sidhu. He also requested an item for a future meeting to consider options for
creating a system that allows for public vetting of Council-driven items that allows Council and
City staff to prioritize items, concurred by Mayor Pro Tem Kring and Mayor Sidhu.
Mayor Sidhu thanked everyone for attending the meeting and being attentive to all speakers. He
congratulated all volunteers and workers for the successful Fall Festival and Halloween Parade.
He stated the City continues to work for a deal to keep the Angels in Anaheim and that team
owner Arte Moreno continues to work on making the team better, reporting he was invited to
attend the press conference announcing new manager Joe Maddon but was unable to attend
due to a previous commitment. He shared his optimism that there will be a deal this year to keep
the Angels in Anaheim and benefit all residents.
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ADJOURNMENT:
With no further business, Mayor Sidhu adjourned the October 29, 2019 meeting at 9:11 P.M.
R- p ,bmitted,
Theresa B_ s, CMC
City Clerk