2004/01/13
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ADJOURNED REGULAR SESSION
JANUARY 13,2004
The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in adjourned regular session. The Notice of
Adjournment was posted at 3:00 P.M. on January 13, 2004 on the exterior door of the Anaheim
Council Chambers, announcing the adjournment to 3:30 P.M. due to a lack of quorum.
PRESENT: Mayor Curt Pringle, Council Members: Shirley McCracken, Bob Hernandez, Tom
Tait, and Richard Chavez.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager David Morgan, City Attorney Jack White, City Clerk Sheryll
Schroeder.
A copy of the agenda for the meeting of the Anaheim City Council was posted on January 9,
2004 at the City Hall outside bulletin board.
Mayor Pringle called the regular adjourned meeting to order at 3:40 P.M. in the Council
Chambers of the Anaheim City Hall, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard.
WORKSHOP: NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
City Manager David Morgan, noted it was significant that the first item before the Council for the
new year was the Neighborhood Improvement Program, a high priority of the City Council and a
source of pride for the individuals involved. Mr. Morgan introduced Steve Swain, Community
Services Superintendent, who described the Neighborhood Improvement Program and staff's
participation and offered a brief video presentation of introductory remarks about the Program.
In addition to Mr. Swain, Police Captain Joe Reiss, Traffic Transportation Manager John Lower
and Assistant City Attorney Selma Mann would participate in the presentation.
Mr. Swain stated the City had been providing normal services to neighborhoods for decades but
had seen some neighborhoods decline and neighborhood issues become more complex. He
remarked that although various departments had responded by devoting resources to address
deterioration, there had not been a coordinated approach for City departments to work together
to improve the livability of the neighborhoods. Through dialogues stimulated by the City
Manager and agreed to by the executive managers and administrative managers, an
interdepartmental collaborative effort for departments to work together to identify Anaheim's
most challenged neighborhoods and improve them began July, 2001. The mission was to
facilitate change so all neighborhoods in Anaheim met the basic standards of being safe, clean
and attractive. Mr. Swain noted the principals guiding the program utilized the expertise of City
departments and ensured active participation of all neighborhood stakeholders consisting of
residents, apartment owners, school principals, the religious community, the business
community and City staff. A long-term vision and an action plan to achieve the vision was
developed by the stakeholders within the four neighborhood districts.
Captain Reiss explained the geographic base which determined the four neighborhood services
districts. He stated the Police Department District policing plan which divided the City into four
districts was used as a base but that natural boundaries and existing neighborhood identities
were also considered. Captain Reiss described the boundaries of each of the Neighborhood
Services Districts - East, West, Central and South District. Captain Reiss stated each District
Team included representatives from the City Attorney's Office, Code Enforcement, Community
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Development, Community Services, Planning, Police, Public Utilities, Public Works as well as
other City departments. The representatives served as points of contact and were the
individuals going out into the community and letting them know they are the person to call to
take care of any problems. Those representatives then returned to their departments and found
the resources to solve those problems which could be gang activity, drugs, traffic, code
enforcement, etc.
Captain Reiss stated that once teams were established, neighborhoods were looked at within
each district to determine which needed special attention. Those neighborhoods received a
rating from Level 1 through Level IV. Levell neighborhoods had few quality of life issues and
infrequent request for police or code enforcement services. The characteristics of Level 2
neighborhoods indicated they were fundamentally sound but beginning to show signs for decline
and increased calls for services. The City response for Levell! neighborhoods was increased
proactive enforcement and the assignment of specialized services as needed. Level III and
Level IV neighborhoods were priority neighborhoods and needed long-term strategies to help
turn these neighborhoods around. Level IV neighborhoods were the most serious dealing with
severe social, economic and physical decline, severely deteriorated housing and high volumes
of calls for service. A Code Enforcement and Community Policing Officer was assigned to each
one of these neighborhoods to work on problem-solving strategies and day-to-day issues. A
long-term vision and action plan and implementation of a Neighborhood Redirection Process
was then put into place.
Captain Reiss reported there were eleven priority neighborhoods identified in the City that
needed specific attention by these district teams. The Executive Managers set the policy for the
long-term vision and action plan. The Administrative Managers provided direction and guidance
to the District teams on how the long-term vision and action plans were carried out and the
District Teams were then responsible for carrying out the long-term vision and action plans.
John Lower, Traffic Manager, explained the project implementation steps of the strategic
planning process that was carried out for each of the eleven challenged neighborhoods. Project
implementation began with a neighborhood evaluation pre-test in August, 2001. The District
Teams gathered and considered demographic census data, and police and code enforcement
statistics in addition to the evaluation survey. Interdepartmental district team dialogue
developed draft neighborhood visions to respond to the question "what should this
neighborhood be in the long term and how do we get it there?". The visions were finalized with
neighborhood stakeholders in meetings held to fine tune the draft to gain their input and gain
their buy-in. With this community buy-in, the action plan was developed in partnership with the
stakeholders. Mr. Lower stated the implementation was organized as the City's capital
improvement programs were organized, into short-term or I to 2 year projects, medium term
requiring 3 to 5 years and long-term projects which were greater than 5 years. All of the plans
moved toward the 20-year long-term vision for each of the neighborhoods. Finally, police and
code enforcement statistics were reviewed and neighborhood post tests administered annually
to determine if the implemented projects were making a difference in neighborhood quality of life
and reports so far reflect success.
Selma Mann, Assistant City Attorney, introduced the four district teams and was enthusiastic at
the success of the program. She noted that departments working together accomplished much
more than one department struggling to find a solution on its own. Resources, both in-house
and through various State grant funds were identified, such as CDBG programs, Housing
Authority vouchers, tax credits and housing assistance. She reported that strong relationships
between the City staff and the community were created and stakeholders were excited at the
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positive efforts of this program. Ms. Mann pointed out the Neighborhood Improvement Program
was honored last year for the innovative way in which everyone worked together to improve
neighborhoods with the school district receiving recognition as well.
Mayor Pringle recognized the administrative managers and department heads that molded the
program over the last two years. City Manager David Morgan ended the presentation by noting
the thoughtfulness that went into developing the program and the passion of the people behind
it. Council Member Chavez complemented all on the wonderful work being done and
recognized the improvements that had already occurred in some neighborhoods. Council
Member Chavez recommended the Fire Department's involvement in the program. Steve
Swain remarked the program was still evolving and that the Fire Department had been drawn in
on an ad hoc basis. Mr. Swain concurred on increasing that level of involvement. Council
Member McCracken remarked that she did not want Anaheim to be in the position of having to
warn visitors not to get off the beaten path when visiting our resort areas as had happened to
her when she attended a conference in northern California and that she was supportive of the
efforts made and the growth of the Neighborhood Improvement Plan. Council Member Tait felt
the passion in the voice of the presenters was there because they had made a difference, which
was one of the reasons individuals opted for public service. Council Member Hernandez
expressed gratitude that the City had evolved to this state of cooperative effort and thanked
each team member to bringing the City to this point. Mayor Pringle thanked everyone for their
investment of time and commitment of talents to ensure improvements to the City. Supportive
of the efforts of the Neighborhood Improvement Program, Mayor Pringle was committed to
ensuring the community appreciates and respects these services.
ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION: None
Mayor Pringle recessed to closed session at 4:20 P.M. for the following purposes:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Subdivision (a) of
Section 54956.9 of the Government Code
Name of case: Gammoh v. City of Anaheim, Orange County Superior Court Case No.
73-61-82.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Subdivision (a) of
Section 54956.9 of the Government Code
Name of case: Vista Media Group, Inc. v. City of Anaheim, Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 81-40-50.
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Subdivision (a) of
Section 54956.9 of the Government Code
Name of case: Santelli v City of Anaheim, Orange County Superior Court Case No.
03CC06084.
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Subdivision (a) of
Section 54956.9 of the Government Code
Name of case: Decena v City of Anaheim, Orange County Superior Court Case No.
03CC04902.
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5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representative: David Hill
Employee organization: Anaheim Municipal Employees Association.
AFTER RECESS:
Mayor Pringle called the regular Council meeting of January 13, 2004 to order at 5:30 P.M. and
welcomed those in attendance.
INVOCATION:
Pastor Steve Fiechter, Grace Lutheran Church
FLAG SALUTE:
Council Member Chavez
PRESENTATIONS: Twelve retiring City employees were recognized with 22 to 40 years of
service.
Mayor Pringle was presented the 2004 Men of Character award by the Orange County Council
and the Boy Scouts of America.
Mayor Pringle recessed the City Council meeting at 5:34 P.M. to call to order the Anaheim
Redevelopment Agency.
Mayor Pringle reconvened the City Council meeting at 5:38 P.M.
ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO THE AGENDA:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
James Robert Reade spoke of the success of Mrs. Contreras' son.
Armando Lassitar, owner of a Mobile Gas Station at the corner of State College and Placentia,
stated the City was proposing to construct a median island in front of his business as part of the
State College Boulevard Widening Project. Mr. Lassitar requested the City consider a type of
median similar to one on Lincoln Avenue and Sun kist Boulevard which allowed vehicles left turn
access into his station as was currently the case, siting economic loss should the other type of
median allowing no left turns be constructed. Mayor Pringle requested Mr. Lassitar discuss this
matter with the Public Works Department and introduced Gary Johnson, Director of Public
Works, who would apprise Council at a future date as to the outcome of the discussions.
Michael Baker, Executive Director of Boys and Girls Clubs of Anaheim, reported his
organization had 2,175 members by the end of 2003. Of those 2,175, 660 were motel children
and were allowed access to the Club at no charge. Mr. Baker explained the Boys and Girls
Club was funded through special events and fund-raisers. He noted that Mayor Pringle and the
Disneyland President were co-chairs for his April fund-raiser and hoped for Council's support of
the event. Mr. Baker thanked Council Member Hernandez for attending his annual meeting,
touring the Boys and Girls Club facility and for speaking to the members.
Mayor Pringle welcomed high school students from Loara High School.
Bill Taormina, resident, addressed Item A5, an appointment of the new Director of Community
Services. Mr. Taormina informed Council the board of Anaheim YMCA, the board of Anaheim
Boys and Girls Club, the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce and Anaheim Community Foundation
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applauded the City Manager's recommendation that Terry Lowe become the next Director of
Community Services. Mr. Taormina vouched for Mr. Lowe's integrity as an individual and as a
public servant and recommended Council approval of Item A5.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Pringle removed Item A5 and Council Member Hernandez removed Item A30 and Item
A31 from the Consent Calendar. Council Member Tait abstained on Item A33 due to a conflict
of interest, Council Member Chavez abstained on Item A29 and A35 due to a conflict of interest
and Council Member McCracken abstained on Item A36.
Council Member McCracken moved approval of Consent Calendar Items A 1- A36, seconded by
Councilmember Tait, to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions and to approve
the following in accordance with the reports, certifications and recommendations furnished each
Council Member and as listed on the Consent Calendar. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor
Pringle, Council Members McCracken, Tait, Hernandez, and Chavez. Noes - O. Motion
carried. Council Member Chavez abstained on Items A29 and A35, Council Member Tait
abstained on Item A33 and Council Member McCracken abstained on A36.
118 A1.
118 A2.
156 A3.
174
105
117 A4.
160 A6.
123 A7.
160 A8.
123 A9.
Reject certain claims filed against the City.
Reject an application for leave to present a late claim.
Receive and file the Crime and Clearance Analysis for November 2003; Notice of Filings
from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; minutes of the Workforce Investment
Board meeting held August 14, 2003; and minutes of Public Library Board meeting held
September 8, 2003.
Approve the 2004 Investment Policy (continued from the Council meeting of December
16,2003, Item A3).
Accept the low bid of Altec Industries, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $466,388
(plus tax), for the refurbishment of twenty truck-mounted aerial devices, as needed, over
a period of up to five years and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the
appropriate annual purchase orders in accordance with Bid #6427.
Accept the lowest responsive bid and execute an agreement with Servicon Systems,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $545,545 per year (including tax), for an initial two year
period for daily maintenance services in the Anaheim Resort District and authorize the
Purchasing Agent to exercise up to three one-year renewal options in accordance with
Bid #6439.
Accept the low bid of McAvoy and Markham, in an amount not to exceed $221,891.66
(excluding tax), for Schlumberger radios and equipment for a period of one year with
four one-year renewal options and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the
renewal options in accordance with Bid #6445.
Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Robert G. Castongia, Inc., in the
amount of $212,012.50, for the Emily Street water main replacement and approve and
authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract
retentions.
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123 A10.
158 A11.
158 A12.
123 A13.
123
A14.
123 A15.
123 A16.
123 A17.
123 A18.
129 A19.
123 A20.
123 A21.
123 A22.
Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Pacific Industrial Electric, in the
amount of $233,308, for the Lewis Substation West 12kV Capacitor Bank Improvement
and approve and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement
pertaining to contract retentions.
Approve the Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property with Antranik Kassabian and
Houri Kassabian, in the acquisition payment amount of $40,000, for the purchase of real
property located at 2207 West Lincoln Avenue for the Lincoln Avenue and Brookhurst
Street Intersection Improvement Project.
Approve an Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property with Shoei Yoe Suen and Hon
Ye Lee Suen, in the acquisition payment amount of $3,301, for the purchase of real
property located at 2016 East Center Street for the Lincoln Avenue and State College
Boulevard Intersection Widening Project.
Approve City-State Agreement No. 12-480 for State oversight on design activities for the
East StreetlSR-91 Freeway Interchange Project.
Approve the cooperative agreement with the City of Buena Park for the construction of
the Dale Avenue Street Pavement Rehabilitation between Lincoln Avenue and Crescent
Avenue.
Approve the cooperative agreement with the County of Orange for the construction of
the Cerritos Avenue Street Pavement Rehabilitation between Gilbert Street and west
City limits.
Approve agreements with ME Inc., Advantec Consulting Engineers, Katz, Okitsu and
Associates, and RBF Consulting for on-call traffic engineering services.
Approve an agreement with the Orange County Sanitation District establishing the City's
participation in the second phase of Fats, Oil and Grease Control Study.
Approve an agreement with Washington Group International, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $1,480,000, for contract administration for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Corridor Soundwall Contract Administration Project.
Authorize the Fire Department to donate out-dated dress uniform jackets to Cruz Roja
Mexicana of Mexico, a non-profit organization.
Approve an agreement with Bensinger, DuPont & Associates, in an amount not to
exceed $69,200, to provide professional services of alcohol and controlled substance
testing to the City for a three-year period, effective January 1, 2004 through December
31, 2006.
Approve an agreement with the Anaheim Family YMCA for recreation class instruction
for the period of January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Subrecipient Agreements with
Anaheim Union High School District and North Orange County Regional Occupational
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123 A23.
123 A24.
123 A25.
114 A26.
158 A27.
158 A28.
161 A29.
Program for provision of youth development services under the Workforce Investment
Act.
Approve and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to execute an agreement
with the Community Action Partnership of Orange County to provide weatherization
services and energy efficiency appliances to Anaheim Public Utilities income-qualified
residential customers, in the total funding amount not to exceed $150,000, for one year
with the option for two consecutive extensions up to one year each, for a total cost not to
exceed $450,000.
Approve and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to execute a Joint Trench
Agreement with Adelphia CATV to facilitate joint trench construction cost for work within
Underground District No. 45, State College Phase II.
Approve and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to execute an agreement
with the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC), in a total funding amount
not to exceed $25,000 per year with the option of two one-year extensions, for a total
agreement amount not to exceed $75,000, to provide MWDOC's grade-specific water
education program to Anaheim public and private elementary students in grades 1 - 5.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004R-1 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM amending and restating the procedures and rules of order for the
conduct of City Council meetings.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-2 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. 10704 through 10711).
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-3 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. 10712 through 10715).
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-4 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM finding and determining that a project area committee need not be
formed in relation to the proposed redevelopment plan amendments to merge all of the
existing redevelopment project areas.
Council Member Chavez abstained.
179 A32.
142 A33.
ORDINANCE NO. 5896 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM amending the zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal
Code relating to zoning (Reclassification No. 78-79-15; 125 South Westchester)
(Introduced at the Council meeting of December 16, 2003, Item A26).
ORDINANCE NO. 5897 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM amending Section 18.55.044 of Chapter 18.55 of Title 18 of the Anaheim
Municipal Code relating to zoning (off-premises sale of alcoholic beverages in
Brookhurst Commercial Corridor Overlay, Zoning Code Amendment No. 2003-00027).
Council Member Tait abstained.
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179 A34.
161 A35.
ORDINANCE NO. 5898 (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. 2002-00085, 1597 West Katella Avenue).
ORDINANCE NO. 5899 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM eliminating the time limit on establishment of loans, advances and
indebtedness with respect to the redevelopment plans for Project Alpha and River Valley
and making other findings in connection therewith.
Council Member Chavez abstained.
114 A36. Approve minutes of the Council regular adjourned meetings held December 9, 2003 and
December 16, 2003.
Council Member McCracken abstained.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
150
A5.
Approve the appointment of Terry Lowe to the position of Community Services Director
effective January 13, 2004.
All Council Members spoke in support of the appointment of Terry Lowe as Community Services
Director.
Motion by Council Member Tait, seconded by Council Member Hernandez, to approve the
appointment of Terry Lowe to the position of Community Services Director. Roll Call vote: Ayes
- 5: Mayor Pringle, Council Members McCracken, Tait, Hernandez and Chavez. Noes - O.
Motion Carried.
Terry Lowe thanked all for their kind words and stated he looked forward to the challenge, to
serving the Council and the people of the City of Anaheim well.
174 A30.
174 A31 .
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-5 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing submittal of an application to the California Department
of Water Resources for a Local Groundwater Assistance Grant, designating the Public
Utilities General Manager as Anaheim's authorized representative, and authorizing the
Public Utilities General Manager to execute and submit the application and related
documents and to take any and all actions necessary to complete the application
process.
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-6 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing submittal of an application for grant funds for the Urban
Park Act of 2001 Program under the California Clean Water, Clean Air Safe
Neighborhood Parks and Coastal Protection Act of 2002, and authorizing the City
Manager to execute and submit the application and related documents and to take any
and all actions necessary to complete the application process (Brookhurst Community
Center Expansion Project).
City Manager David Morgan stated Item A30 was a resolution authorizing submittal of an
application for a grant from the Department of Water Resources for funds that would assist the
City in managing the destruction of abandoned wells. Council Member Hernandez requested
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this as well as Item A31 be removed from the Consent Calendar to discuss whether the City
would accept the grant funds, should they be offered, stating he would rather not spend City
resources applying for grants that would not be accepted once awarded. Mayor Pringle
concurred that in the past, the purpose for acceptance of funds under a grant application had
not been clearly defined or had changed when the funds were awarded. Mayor Pringle stated
he had read the purpose for application of the grant funds in Items A30 and A31 and asked if
the use would remain the same. Mr. Morgan replied the purposes articulated in the grant
applications for Items A30 and A31 would not change. From the Mayor's perspective, he was
confident that the departments would use the funds for the purposes outlined, however, if the
funds were to be used for something other than what was presented in the submittal
applications, he would reserve the right for Council discussion at a future time as to whether to
accept funding.
Council Member Chavez moved to approve Items A30 and A31, seconded by Council Member
Tait. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5: Mayor Pringle, Council Members: McCracken, Tait, Hernandez
and Chavez. Noes - O. Motion Carried.
105 A37. Consider appointing a citizen to serve on the Sesquicentennial Commission, term to
expire December 31, 2007.
APPOINTMENT:
(Expire December 31,2007).
With no objection from Council, Mayor Pringle continued this item to January 27, 2004.
A38. Consider appointing two members to serve on the Cultural and Heritage Commission,
105 each member to serve four year staggered terms.
APPOINTMENT:
(Council Member Hernandez)
(Expire June 30, 2005).
APPOINTMENT:
(Council Member Tait)
(Expire June 30, 2007).
With no objection from Council, Mayor Pringle continued this item to January 27,2004.
A39. Consider appointing two members to serve on the Housing and Community
105 Development Commission, one member to represent the South and one to represent the
West Neighborhood Council.
APPOINTMENT:
APPOINTMENT:
(Expire June 30, 2006).
(Expire June 30, 2007).
With no objection from Council, Mayor Pringle continued this item to January 27,2004.
105 A40.
Consider appointing a citizen to serve on the Senior Citizen Commission, term to expire
June 30, 2004 (Beryle Koening's term).
APPOINTMENT:
(Expire June 30, 2004).
With no objection from Council, Mayor Pringle continued this item to January 27, 2004.
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114 A41. Nominate and appoint one Council Member to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for one year.
Council Member Tait nominated Council Member Chavez. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 3; Mayor
Pringle, Council Members Tait and Chavez. Noes - 2, Council Members McCracken and
Hernandez. Motion Carried
Council Member McCracken nominated Council Member Hernandez. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 2;
Council Members McCracken and Hernandez. Abstention - 2; Mayor Pringle, Council Member
Chavez. Noes - 1: Council Member Tait. Motion Fails.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
176 B1. A public hearing to consider the abandonment of a portion of Philadelphia Street and
adjacent public alley rights-of-way located south of Center Street and north of Broadway.
At the Council meeting held December 9, 2003, Item A6, the Anaheim City Council
adopted Resolution No. 2003R-231 declaring its intention to vacate certain public
streets, highways and service easements (Abandonment No. ABA2003-00075).
REQUESTED BY: Anaheim Redevelopment Agency, 201 South Anaheim Boulevard,
Suite 1003, Anaheim, CA 92805.
CEQA FINDING: CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT, CLASS 5.
RESOLUTION NO.: 2004-7 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM VACATING CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS HIGHWAYS AND
EASEMENTS; ABANDONMENT NO. 2003-00075.
Motion to approve the quitclaim of the City's right, title, and interest in the abandoned
area.
Natalie Meeks, Public Works Department, reported Abandonment 2003-00075 was for a portion
of Philadelphia Street and portions of alleys to make way for the proposed parking lot adjacent
to the community center and improve the handicapped accessibility to that building.
Mayor Pringle opened the public hearing and receiving no public testimony, closed the hearing.
Council Member Chavez moved to approve the CEQA finding as Categorically Exempt, Class 5,
to approve Resolution No. 2004-7 relating to Abandonment No. 2003-00075 and to approve the
quitclaim of the City's right, title and interest in the abandoned area; seconded by Council
Member Tait. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5: Mayor Pringle, Council Members: McCracken, Tait,
Hernandez and Chavez. Noes - O. Motion Carried.
134
B2.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2003-00413
AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION:
OWNERS: Anaheim Redevelopment Agency
201 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805
Cesare Gutierez, 416 Black Oak Road, Anaheim, CA 92807
Stephen Cebrynski, 2354 Robinhood Place, Orange, CA 92867
CITY-INITIATED: Elisa Stipkovich, Anaheim Redevelopent Agency 201 South Anaheim
Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805
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LOCATION: 802 to 808 East Broadway, 801 East Santa Ana Street. and 409 to 421
South Vine Street. The site consists of multiple properties with a combined area of
approximately 2.3 acres, located on the west side of Vine Street between Broadway and
Santa Ana Street.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2003-00413 - A City-initiated (Community
Development Department) request to amend the Land Use Element Map of the General
Plan redesignating the properties from the General Industrial land use designation to the
Medium Density Residential land use designation.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Recommended adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 2003-00413 (Exhibit A)
(PC2003-159). (5 yes votes, Commissioner Bostwick voted no and Commissioner
Flores absent).
Negative Declaration approved.
CEQA FINDING: NEGATIVE DECLARATION.
RESOLUTION NO.: 2004-8 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT
OF THE ANAHEIM GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATED AS AMENDMENT NO. 2003-
00413.
Sherry Vander Dussen, Planning Director, stated the General Plan amendment before Council
would redesignate a 2.2 acre site that was owned or under control of the Anaheim Housing
Authority from a General Industrial designation to a Medium Density Residential designation. At
the request of the Community Development Department, the Planning Commission initiated and
conducted a public hearing for the amendment and zoning reclassification. The Commission
approved the reclassification and recommended Council approval of the General Plan
amendment. Ms. Vander Dussen indicated the property was comprised of six parcels
completely surrounded by streets and a railroad and that the surrounding properties were
developed with older industrial and commercial uses and a wide variety of residential uses in
multiple family zones. Ms. Vander Dussen explained this amendment also included a portion of
Santa Ana Street that would be part of a larger street abandonment request to be submitted for
Council review and approval at a later date.
Ms. Vander Dussed noted the existing general industrial designation allowed warehouses,
manufacturing, distribution centers and storage yards and the proposed medium density
residential designation would allow RM 1200 zoning or up to 36 dwelling units per acre or
maximum of 83 units on this site. The medium density residential designation was consistent
with the preferred land use alternative of the general plan update which indicated there would
be additional parcels designated for residential development in this area. Ms. Vander Dussen
also stated the redesignation would implement the City's housing element which identified this
property as a housing opportunity site and could allow for construction of affordable apartment
development on this site. Ms. Vander Dussen affirmed the reuse of the site would further the
City's housing goals by eliminating blighted out door storage yards and outdated industrial
buildings not compatible with nearby residential uses.
Explaining the City had an exclusive right to negotiate with Mercy Housing to provide an
affordable housing development on this site, Ms. Vander Dussen stated the development plans,
had not yet been finalized, and would be taken through a design review process that would
involve the community, City staff, and the Planning and Housing and Community Development
Commissions. Ultimately, she noted, the plans would be approved by the Council acting as the
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Housing Authority. Design considerations would include effective sound attenuation of adjacent
railroad, architectural compatibility with Colony guidelines in surrounding residences, sufficient
parking and adequate recreational facility. At the Commission hearing, two neighborhood
residents did express concerns about the maximum density that could be allowed and in
response, staff held a community meeting to discuss the issues with the residents. Two people
did attend that meeting and Ms. Vander Dussen felt their concerns were addressed at that time.
Mayor Pringle opened the public hearing.
John Ortiz, resident, indicated he resided a street over from the development area and was
concerned with the development of apartment complexes. He stated children from the
apartment complex would impact the already overcrowded school. He also expressed concern
of groundwater contamination due to the Quikset operation and from previous oil-drilling
operations and felt this should be investigated prior to constructing residences on the site.
Victoria Gonzalez, resident, expressed concern as to the impact of development on her
neighborhood and was opposed to the project. She questioned the feasibility of closing Santa
Ana Street as that was the only way children could get to school and the trucking company
located at Santa Ana and Vine would have to use the neighborhood Vine Street instead of
Santa Ana.
Dora Kavel, Mercy Housing representative, explained her organization was hoping to be the
developer of this property and had the honor of partnering with Anaheim on two previous
developments. The first community meeting had been held, stated Ms. Kavel and Mercy
Housing wished to incorporate Mrs. Gonzales' and Mr. Ortiz's concerns. There would be a
community outreach process and neighbors, community leaders, the Colony, and the downtown
groups that were already organized would be invited to the process. Ms. Kavel thanked Council
for their faith and support in Mercy Housing.
Rudy Gonzales, resident, expressed concern as to the impact on Vine Street should Santa Ana
Street close. He also expressed concern from the toxic odor emanating from one of the
businesses on the site.
Robert Flores, resident, noted he had seen all the projects of Mercy Housing and felt their
construction would be an asset to the community. His concern was the parking impact of 83
apartment units with each having the potential of having two vehicles. Mr. Flores referred to the
probability of density bonuses and requested Council take care that parking not impact the
surrounding neighborhoods.
Mary Audius, resident of 44 years, was opposed to the development. She referred to the old
time characteristics of her neighborhood, preferring to see buildings refurbished than removed.
With no other public comments, Mayor Pringle closed the public hearing. Mayor Pringle
confirmed Council would only be considering a zone change for the property on Vine Street. He
also pointed out the tremendous pressure to find housing in Orange County particularly in the
City of Anaheim. He asked staff if there were any plans to abandon Santa Ana Street. Mrs.
Vander Dussen explained that one of the concepts considered was not the abandonment of
Santa Ana Street but the closure on either side of the railroad tracks. The purpose of that
closure would be to deter truck traffic in that area particularly on the west side of the railroad
where the Quikset site was located and was being converted to residential use. Ms. Vander
Dussen explained that the City would do more research and talk to the community on how to
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best accomplish that plan. Mayor Pringle reaffirmed there was no Council action to do with any
plans to close Santa Ana Street.
The Mayor also recognized the state and federal rules as well as local requirements dealing
with toxic or other contaminants on site. He indicated the site would be investigated before
construction. Dora Kavel reported that Mercy Housing was in the process of doing further
investigation. They had looked at the history of some of the properties but not all properties had
yet been acquired. Once properties were acquired and tenants vacated, a more thorough
analysis would be performed.
Mayor Pringle stated that if the General Plan amendment was approved, the City would
continue to work with Mercy House for development of the site. The Mayor noted that Mr.
Flores had some very important points as to parking and the City needed to be cautious to
design a project that did not encourage people to park across the street to block Vine and other
neighborhoods streets.
Mrs. Gonzales stated that some neighbors did not speak English and she requested literature
be available in Spanish for them. Ms. Vander Dussen stated the project planner would be happy
to meet with anyone and an interpreter would be present. Mayor Pringle suggested the
Planning Department or Council Member Chavez or Mercy Housing be contacted with any
questions or concerns. Council Member Chavez addressed the residents in Spanish stating the
City would not do anything in that neighborhood until neighbors had an opportunity to provide
input. He also stated the project was a very good concept and would alleviate some of the
overcrowding already occurring in the neighborhood and would support approving the General
Plan amendment.
Council Member Tait expressed concern that the project would not respect the character of the
neighborhood and asked Mercy Housing to take that aspect in account when developing a
design.
Council Member McCracken reassured Vine Street residents that this was the first step towards
rezoning and Mercy Housing would return to the neighborhood with plans and pictures and
designs to answer concerns. Council Member McCracken felt the project would make a positive
difference on Vine Street, adding to the ambiance of the neighborhood.
Council Member Hernandez reiterated when concept drawings come before Council, there
would be an opportunity to review them and ample time for public comment. He hoped the
residents would come forward at that time to provide input as to what the final project design will
look like.
Council Member Chavez move to approve CEQA Finding of Negative Declaration and offer
approval of Resolution 2004-8 for an amendment to the Land Use Element of the General Plan;
seconded by Council Member Tait. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members:
McCracken, Tait, Hernandez, and Tait. Noes - O. Motion Carried.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
No items reported for closed session.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Tait congratulated Mayor on receiving the 2004 Man of Character award.
Mayor Pringle and Council Member Chavez welcomed Council Member McCracken's return
from surgery. The Mayor also noted the release of the Governor's budget which discussed
future spending in California and the proposed shift in property tax from local governments in
the amount of $1.3 billion dollars. The Mayor noted the impact of this loss was not as severe to
the City of Anaheim as it was to other local governments. He explained the proposed
reductions to Anaheim reflected $1,400,000 in General Fund monies and $1,700,000 in
Redevelopment Funds. Recognizing that all local governments would be impacted by the
State's budget deficit, the Mayor confirmed he would continue to represent Anaheim's interest in
Sacramento and would be meeting with the Governor's office on this issue on the 14th of
January.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pringle adjourned the
meeting at 6:53 P.M.
ReSf,CtfUlly subm,ted:
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/ Sheryll Schroeder, CMC
City Clerk