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1997/02/04ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 1997 The City Council of the City of Anaheim met in regular session. PRESENT:MAYOR: Tom Daly (entered at 3:27) PRESENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS: Shirley McCracken, Tom Tait, Bob Zemel, Lou Lopez ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS: None PRESENT:CITY MANAGER: James Ruth CITY ATTORNEY: Jack White CITY CLERK: Leonora N. Sohl ASSISTANT CITY CLERK: Ann M. Sauvageau PURCHASING AGENT: Diane Hughart ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Annika Santalahti A complete copy of the agenda for the meeting of the Anaheim City Council was posted at 4:00 p.m. on January 31, 1997 at the Civic Center Kiosk, containing all items as shown herein. Mayor Pro Tem, Lou Lopez called the workshop portion of the meeting to order and welcomed all those in attendance (3:20 P.M.). City Manager, James Ruth. He introduced Gary Johnson, the City’s Public Works Director and City Engineer to open the presentation today. RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION PROGRAM - ANAHEIM RESORT AREA: 158: Gary Johnson, Public Works Director and City Engineer. Within the next four to five years, the Council will be requested to act upon quite a number of agenda items that involve property acquisition in the Anaheim Resort Area. The program to be presented today is a very comprehensive one and is important to a better understanding of what is involved in the acquisition process. It will include an introduction to the team that staff has put in place, an overview of the acquisition program, and a summary of what is planned over the next four to five years. It will conclude with a review of legal aspects of the eminent domain process. He then introduced the team (some members of which were unable to be present or not required to be present today): Public Works staff - Natalie Meeks, Civil Engineer/Project Manager and Richard Garcia, Associate Engineer; Outside Acquisition Consultant and Agent, Roger Cunningham, President of Security Land and Right of Way; David Cosgrove, Attorney, Rutan & Tucker, outside Legal Counsel; two appraisal firms, Hennessey & Hennessey, Joe Hennessey, Principal and Donahue and Company, Kevin Donahue, Principal; Relocations Consultant, Pacific Relocations, and two title companies, Chicago Title and First American Title. He then turned the program over to Natalie Meeks. The following presentations were then given by staff and representatives of some of the firms involved in the acquisition process: Natalie Meeks, Project Manager. Her presentation gave an overview of the program and its scope (supplemented by slides). The realization of the City’s vision for the Anaheim Resort Area will require acquisition of additional right of way. The right of way required is primarily to manage the increased traffic and to provide the room for landscaping and improvements which will transform the area over the next five years. A slide of a map was presented showing the corridors in which the right-of-way CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 1997 acquisition will be required, the major takes being on Katella Avenue (from Walnut Street to Haster), Harbor Blvd. (Chapman to Manchester) and Freedman Way. Other takes include small portions of West Street, Clementine, and Ball Rd. (Euclid/Ball). The amount of property to be acquired varies from a few feet up to 20’ with full takes in some areas. Impacts vary -- some will involve loss of landscaping, parking spaces, structures, and some will require relocation of businesses and residents. She then showed a slide which summarized the number of parcels involved and the cost estimate for acquisition - made a part of the record. The acquisition involves 154 parcels (approximately $40 million). She then briefed the Katella Smart Street (KSS) plans which were taken from the environmental document showing where acquisition is required. The specific right of way will be adjusted as they prepare specific plans for the area. The balance of the slide presentation showed the specific areas to be taken. Mayor Daly entered the Council Chamber (3:27 p.m.). In concluding her presentation, Ms. Meeks stated it is important to realize that despite the complexity of the acquisition, they need to remain on schedule. They do not have a lot of time for right-of-way acquisition and are trying to do as much negotiation as possible; however, they may be accelerating some of the acquisitions through eminent domain. The City is obligated to meet certain deadlines based on the Development Agreement with Disney. In addition, the City’s funding for the Katella Smart Street is also tied to certain deadlines required to meet those or risk losing funding for the KSS program. Roger Cunningham, Acquisition Consultant. He gave a detailed explanation of what occurs in the acquisition process which typically takes 60 to 90 days. He noted in those situations where they do not get voluntary acquisition, it will be turned over to staff for legal action. David Cosgrove, Attorney, Rutan & Tucker. His presentation explained in detail the mechanics of the eminent domain process, emphasizing that the negotiation process really never ends and continues all the way through the process, even through the trial if necessary. He also described the legal requirements necessary to exercise eminent domain including the resolution of necessity that is ultimately required to be passed by the Council at a hearing. At the conclusion of the presentations, Mr. Johnson stated it is a very ambitious undertaking but staff is looking forward to the challenge. Additional questions were posed by the Council which were answered by Ms. Meeks and City Attorney, Jack White relating to the 4/5’s vote required to adopt the resolution of necessity, what would occur if there is less than a 4/5’s vote, and if there has been cooperation from property owners involved in the acquisition program. Relative to the latter, Ms. Meeks explained that the acquisition is going very well. Most of the property owners in the resort area are in favor of the improvements and are anxious for the job to be done. They are concerned about the construction impacts to their property and the value of the property, but they have not run into strong opposition to the project. She noted that on the S. Harbor acquisition, they passed resolutions of necessity for nine out of ten properties and it does not look like they will be going to trial on any of them. Council Member Tait. He asked if typically then there is 90% agreement. Natalie Meeks. Actually, with more time, they have reached agreement with a greater percentage of property owners but because of the time constraints in this case and the schedule, there will probably be a higher number of resolutions of necessity. Mayor Daly. He thanked staff and the consultants for the informative and thorough presentation. REQUEST FOR CLOSED SESSION: City Attorney Jack White requested a Closed Session noting first that there were no additions to Closed Session items. 2 CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 1997 PUBLIC COMMENTS - CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: There were no public comments relative to Closed Session items. The following items are to be considered at the Closed Session. 1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR RELATIONS: Agency negotiator: Dave Hill Employee organizations: AFA 2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (a) - EXISTING LITIGATION Name of case: Anaheim Housing Authority v. Tabatabee, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 75-62-05. 3.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9: One potential case. 4.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (b) - EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION Claims related to Rancho La Paz Mobile Home Park. 5.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (b) - EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION Insurance claim related to earthquake damage at Anaheim Stadium. By general consent, the Council recessed into Closed Session. (4:05 p.m.) AFTER RECESS: The Mayor called the meeting to order, all Council Members being present, and welcomed those in attendance to the Council meeting. (5:28 p.m.) INVOCATION: A moment of Silence was observed in Lieu of an invocation. FLAG SALUTE: Mayor Pro Tem Lou Lopez led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PROCLAMATION - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK: 119: A Proclamation was unanimously adopted by the City Council proclaiming February 9-15, 1997 Vocational Education Week. Members of the North Orange County Regional Occupation Program (NOCROP) were present to accept. Mayor Daly welcomed JoAnn Stanton, President of the Board, Mike Worley, Administrator of Instructional Programs, and Katherine Smith, new member, Anaheim Union High School Board who just entered the Council Chamber. He noted that Tom Kurtz, Superintendent and Margaret Matson, 3 CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 1997 Administrator/Instructional Programs were unable to be present due to a conflict. The Mayor and Council Members then personally greeted and commended Mrs. Stanton, Smith and Mr. Worley; Mrs. Stanton stated it has been an exciting year to see all of the business and community people who are coming together and to see what education can do for the young people to keep pace with the changing needs in the workplace. Mayor Daly noted that Mrs. Stanton has served on the board for 17 years. The ROP program in this community is among the best in America. Job training is so crucial to so many people and 28,000 were served in North Orange County. DECLARATION OF RECOGNITION: 119: A Declaration of Recognition was unanimously adopted by the City Council recognizing Octavio Molina, Cleaner/Setup Worker in the Facilities Services Department as the 1996 Convention Center Employee of the Year. Greg Smith, General Manager, Convention Center/Stadium. The Anaheim Convention Center employs over 1,000 part time and full time people. They work under the “Anaheim Way” program which aspires to create the best possible environment for the “customers” of the Center. Each year, an employee is selected who is a representative of all the employees. He is very proud to present Octavio Molina, the employee who in 1996 personifies the Anaheim Way. Octavio Molina. He thanked the City of Anaheim and his fellow employees for honoring him with the award. He explained it was 7 to 8 years ago when he came to the United States wanting to make something of his life and the City gave him that opportunity in offering him a position at the Convention Center. He will always be grateful for that opportunity and for his co-workers at the Convention Center. Without them, he would not be standing here today. Mayor Daly and Council Members personally greeted and congratulated Octavio. The Mayor stated it is employees like Octavio that make the Convention Center so successful. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * BOND SALE-DISNEYLAND EXPANSION AND ANAHEIM RESORT AREA IMPROVEMENTS: Mayor Daly. This would be the appropriate time to summarize for the audience the result of the bond sale which took place this morning and which was announced at lunch time at the State of the City function. City Manager, James Ruth. He is proud and pleased to announce that the City’s financial team was back in New York to sell the bonds on the Disneyland Project Expansion and Anaheim Resort Area Improvements. There was tremendous strength because of the partnership between Disney and Anaheim. There was a far greater demand for the bonds than the amount of bonds available. The tax exempt bonds were sold for 5.97% and the taxables at 6.09% which exceeded their estimate. It was a reaffirmation of the great strength of Disney, Anaheim and of Orange County. The bankruptcy had no impact (on the sale) and there were no negatives. Everybody felt very positive. It is a great project. He reiterated it is a reaffirmation of the partnership formed with Disney and gives the green light to move ahead with the marvelous project and the renovation and expansion of the park which they have all been looking forward to for some time. Mayor Daly. The rapid sale of $500 million in bonds at such remarkably low interest rates is a tribute to the City Manager and Bill Sweeney, the Finance Director and the consultant team he put together that put the bond sale in place. It is probably Anaheim’s biggest single bond sale. City Manager Ruth. The bonds sold within 1 1/2 hours. There was no hesitancy. It is a compliment to everyone involved. 4 CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 1997 Mayor Daly. They look forward to hearing some of the details of the sale of the bonds which will help finance all the various improvements associated with the expansion of the Disney Resort. He also noted that there were representatives of Disneyland in the audience. He acknowledged and congratulated them as well on the successful sale of the bonds owing to the partnership. The City now looks forward to the groundbreaking of the Disney Project. RECOGNITIONS AUTHORIZED BY COUNCIL THIS DATE TO BE MAILED OR PRESENTED AT ANOTHER TIME: 1. DECLARATION of a presentation to commend Rose Valeriote for her invaluable assistance to the Anaheim Police Department. 2. PROCLAMATION recognizing February 14, 1997, as Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in Anaheim. 3. DECLARATION recognizing the Retirement Housing Foundation on their 35th Anniversary. FINANCIAL DEMANDS AGAINST THE CITY in the amount of $3,646,210.80 for the period ending January 31, 1997, in accordance with the 1996-97 Budget, were approved. Mayor Daly recessed the City Council meeting until after the Anaheim Public Financing Authority meeting. (5:48 p.m.) Mayor Daly reconvened the City Council Meeting ( 5:50 p.m.) ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: There were no additions to agenda items. ITEMS OF PUBLIC INTEREST: Bob Ball, 1532 Laster, Anaheim. His continuing concern is with abandoned shopping carts. He then relayed the conversation he had with Assemblyman Curt Pringle this afternoon regarding the issue wherein he (Ball) outlined his frustrations in trying to deal with the matter -- that the City is not more aggressively enforcing the State law which prohibits the carts to begin with, the Grocer’s 12-point action plan which he does not believe they intend to carry out, frustration with the Legislature for passing AB317 which basically usurps local authority in dealing with abandoned shopping carts, etc. Mr. Pringle told him he was pursuing legislation based on City Attorney White’s language to change the Bill (AB317) and that he was going to work with the City and the Grocer’s Association. Mr. Ball suggested to the Council that now is the time to make sure they are heard relative to this issue and continue dialogue with Mr. Pringle and other Legislators to affect a change. Council Member Lopez. He asked the City Attorney to address how the Vehicle Code impacts removal of shopping carts and whether AB317 supersedes that. 5 CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 1997 City Attorney White. For many years, there have been provisions in the State Vehicle Code that allow the City through the Police Department to remove obstructions on public streets and in some instances charge the persons responsible for the obstructions. Least year, however, the State adopted a statute dealing with a type of obstruction, the shopping cart. Unless a shopping cart left on the street impedes emergency services, the shopping cart cannot be removed for a period of three days from the date the owner of the cart is notified. The legislation proposed that the Council has authorized to be submitted and that has been submitted through Assemblyman Pringle’s Office, is right now in the office of the Legislative Counsel who is putting that language into the bill format. Anaheim’s language would do three things: (1) allow cities to immediately remove shopping carts from public streets without waiting three days; (2) define, “impeding emergency services”; (3) to provide that to the extent that the Legislature had not adopted regulations, that all the powers relating to regulating shopping carts be left to the City thus allowing cities to adopt regulations of their own. Mr. Ball then posed additional questions which were answered by the City Attorney; Council Member Lopez noted that John Poole, the City’s Code Enforcement Manager was in the audience and if he (Ball) had additional questions, he could discuss those with Mr. Poole. PUBLIC COMMENTS - AGENDA ITEMS: There were no public comments on City Council Agenda items. MOTION: Mayor Daly moved to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions to be acted upon for the Council meeting of February 4, 1997. Council Member Lopez seconded the motion. Motion Carried. MANAGER/DEPARTMENTAL CONSENT CALENDAR: On motion by Mayor Daly, seconded by Council Member Lou Lopez, the following items were approved in accordance with the reports, certifications and recommendations furnished each Council Member and as listed on the Consent Calendar; Mayor Daly offered Resolutions Nos. 97R-10 and 97R-11, for adoption. Refer to Resolution Book. A1.118: Rejecting and denying certain claims filed against the City. Referred to Risk Management. The following claims were filed against the City and actions taken as recommended: a. Claim submitted by Sue E. Conrad for property damage sustained purportedly due to actions of the City on or about October 18, 1996. A2.156: Receiving and filing the Anaheim Police Department Crime Statistical Report for the month of December, 1996. 105: Receiving and filing minutes of the Golf Advisory Commission meeting held December 5, 1996. 105: Receiving and filing minutes of the Public Utilities Board meetings held November 7, 1996, and December 5, 1996. 6 CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 1997 105: Receiving and filing minutes of the Underground Conversion Subcommittee meeting held October 18, 1996. A3.123: Approving the Second Amendment to Agreement with UMA Engineering, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for the completion of the Katella Avenue Implementation Plan. A4.123: Approving and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Cooperative Funding Agreement with the City of Fullerton to jointly fund the Harbor Boulevard/Lemon Street/SR-91 Freeway Interchange Project. A5.158: Approving an Agreement for Right-of-Entry for 915 South Harbor Boulevard /Harbor Boulevard Improvement and Beautification Project; and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said Agreement. A6.123: Waiving Council Policy 306, and authorizing the execution of an Agreement with PRC Public Sector, Inc., in the amount of $357,515 for the upgrade of hardware and software for the Police Computer System Communications Network. 106: Amending the Fiscal Year 96/97 budget by appropriating funds in the amount of $357,515 from the General Fund Reserve and depositing it in Account Number 101-309-2251-9716. Jeff Kirsch, 2661 W. Palais, Anaheim. The proposed source for the expenditure is the General Fund Reserve. Outside of recent developments, one would normally think of a reserve fund held in reserve for only the most extreme circumstances. The background material explained the system had a known life of seven years and was being used two years beyond that. He asked if it was not the practice with assets that have a known life to set aside funds to replace them. If not, why not. He asked if there were guidelines as to when reserve money is to be spent. City Manager Ruth. This issue was discussed in the recent Saturday Budget Workshop. Normally acquisitions of this nature are incorporated into the budget and are part of the budget discussions. As a result of the recession of the last few years, some agreements and contracts were extended and some equipment not replaced on a regularly scheduled basis. In this case, Police Department staff has been concerned about high maintenance factors during the past year and about the system possibly collapsing. The decision was to make the replacement now; the money is in the General Fund. Council Policy is to retain an approximate 7% reserve in the General Fund. There is an excess right now. The recommendation will not have any negative impact on the General Fund; however, the ramifications of not moving now could be significant. Substantial time will be saved with the new system. In one case, an eight-hour report can be done in 45 minutes. His recommendation is to proceed -- the money is in the reserve account and large purchases and capital purchases have been drawn from that account in the past. Council Member Zemel. Although he is in support, he is asking why they are being requested to waive the Council Policy. He also asked if there was a local company that could provide the same service. Diane Hughart, Purchasing Agent. The reason they went with PRC is because they initially installed the CAD and RMS system. To start over with a new firm would be extremely costly, from a minimum of $1.2 million upwards. They are basically upgrading an existing system rather than purchasing a new one and to do that, it is best to go with the original manufacturer. She clarified for Council Member Zemel that basically the only option is to go with the manufacturer in this case. A7.140: Accepting a grant from the California State Library, in the amount of $5,000 in order to sponsor a Grandparents and Books program at the Haskett Branch Library. A8.168: RESOLUTION NO. 97R-10: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM RENAMING W. HARBOR PLACE TO CENTER STREET PROMENADE. 7 CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 1997 A9.123: Approving a Department of Transportation Agreement No. 12-UT-200 for Segment B Water Facilities, to relocate, reconstruct and/or abandon facilities for the I-5 Freeway Widening Project. A10.123: Approving Department of Transportation Agreements Nos. 12-UT-495 and 12-UT-501 for the 91 Freeway Water Facilities, to relocate, reconstruct and/or abandon facilities for the 91 Freeway High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Project from 0.2 mile west of State College Boulevard to .03 mile east of La Palma Avenue. A11.123: Approving Caltrans Utility Agreement Amendment No. 12UT-261 to remove and relocate electrical facilities for the Interstate 5, Segment E, Widening Project. A12.123: Approving the 1997 and 1998 Capacity and Associated Energy Sale Agreements between San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) and the City of Anaheim as recommended by the Public Utilities Board at their meeting of January 16, 1997; and authorizing the Public Utilities General Manager to execute the Agreements, with any revisions that are in substantial conformance with said agreements, and any other related documents on behalf of the City. A13.113: RESOLUTION NO. 97R-11: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE CITY OF ANAHEIM. A14.160: Accepting the low bid of Simon Ladder Towers, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $549,284 for one 75-foot Quint Ladder Truck for the Fire Department, in accordance with Bid #5577. A15.114: Approving minutes of the Adjourned Regular City Council meeting of January 14, 1997, held January 25, 1997. A16.123: Approving a First Amendment to the Construction Management Agreement by and between the City and the Walt Disney World Company relating to construction of the Disney Managed Public Improvements pursuant to the terms of the Infrastructure and Parking Finance Agreement dated as of October 8, 1996. Roll Call Vote on Resolution Nos. 97R-10 and 97R-11, for adoption: AYES:MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCracken, Tait, Zemel, Lopez, Daly NOES:MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT:MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None The Mayor declared Resolution Nos. 97R-10 and 96R-11, duly passed and adopted. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR. MOTIONS CARRIED. B1.179: ORDINANCE NO. 5588 (ADOPTION) Amending Section 18.01.070 of Chapter 18.01 of Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to Zoning (Family Day Care Homes). (Introduced at the meeting of January 28, 1997, Item B5.) Mayor Daly offered Ordinance No. 5588 for adoption. Refer to Ordinance Book. 8 CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 1997 ORDINANCE NO. 5588 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING SECTION 18.01.070 OF CHAPTER 18.01 OF TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING (FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES). Roll Call Vote on Ordinance No. 5588 for adoption: AYES:MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCracken, Tait, Zemel, Lopez, Daly NOES:MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT:MAYOR/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None The Mayor declared Ordinance No. 5588 duly passed and adopted. B2.179: ORDINANCE NO. 5589: (INTRODUCTION) Amending Title 18 to rezone property under Reclassification No. 96-97-02 located at 320 North Anaheim Boulevard from the CG zone to the CL zone. Mayor Daly. He believes this ordinance implements a previous land use action of the Council which was a waiver of a minimum number of parking spaces. This action does not affect the former action but is simply a zone change; Annika Santalahti, Zoning Administrator confirmed that was correct. Mayor Daly offered Ordinance No. 5589 for first reading. Refer to Ordinance Book. ORDINANCE NO. 5589: AMENDING TITLE 18 TO REZONE PROPERTY UNDER RECLASSIFICATION NO. 96-97-02 LOCATED AT 320 NORTH ANAHEIM BOULEVARD FROM THE CG ZONE TO THE CL ZONE. REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: C1. City Attorney Jack White Stated that there are no actions to report. COUNCIL COMMENTS: C2. Council Member Zemel. He noted that on Tuesday, February 11, 1997, a Liaison Committee will be meeting to discuss the possibility of term limits for City Boards and Commissions. He and Mayor Daly are the liaison Council Members to that committee. He asked, if there was any input or comments from Board or Commission Members or the public at large, that those be relayed before the February 11th meeting. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Council Member Zemel. About three or four weeks ago, he brought up the issue of crimes (voter fraud) being reported in the paper that occurred in the City in regard to the November 5th election. He had asked for a report or that a letter be sent to the Orange County District Attorney (DA) indicating the City would be in support of providing any assistance necessary. 9 CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 1997 City Attorney White. Perhaps he misunderstood but he recalls the Council asked that he report back what the DA’s Office was or may be doing in connection with an investigation. He believes he reported back; however, it has been reported in the newspaper, that the DA is undertaking an investigation into the matter as well as some Federal involvement through the INS Office. His office talked to Wally Wade who is in charge of Special Operations in the DA’s Office the day following the Council meeting when the issue was first discussed. Mr. Wade indicated they would be undertaking a very vigorous investigation and subsequent to that, it appears they are doing a detailed investigation. If the Council wants him (White) to do something more than that, he will do so but would need some direction. Because a felony is involved, it is under the jurisdiction of the DA. He explained further for Council Member Zemel that the DA has its own staff of investigators with concurrent jurisdiction with the City’s Police Department and actually investigate certain crimes even if not being investigated by the DA’s Office. It is not unheard of that the Police Department might be investigating something the DA is also investigating. He noted that the City Attorney’s Office does not have an investigatory staff. Everything is being done as it should be done. The investigation is going forward and if the DA needs assistance from the City through the Police Department, he will ask for it. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Council Member Tait. He noted a newspaper article reporting that Measure M funds have not been spent by some cities and Anaheim was on the list. He would like a report next week or the following on why the money has not been spent and if there are any strategies they might initiate for spending those funds so that they do not back up and to keep the programs and street repairs going. City Manager Ruth. Staff is working on a report right now which will be ready in a week or so. When the Orange County bankruptcy hit, matching funds were required by cities so everyone backed off. Staff will give a thorough analysis of which projects in Anaheim were impacted, what the extent was, and what the strategies are for recovering that time. Mayor Daly. He is familiar with the report in terms of how Anaheim is fairing in relation to other cities in Orange County. Anaheim is among the best performing cities in terms of making sure its share of Measure M funds are being spent on time. He feels it is a good idea to hear some of the details about specific projects. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Council Member Lopez. On December 17, 1996, the Council was introduced to two youngsters from the Anaheim Boxing Club who won the California State Silver Gloves Championship in their respective weight classes on December 15 -- Dominic Gonzales (11 yrs. old) and Raul Pacheco (15 yrs. old), both Anaheim boys. Since being honored at the Council meeting, the two youngsters have won the Western Regionals and are going to the Nationals tomorrow. The City has never had a National Championship but have come in second twice. Hopefully it will happen tomorrow. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Daly. A “State of the City” lunch program was held today at noon at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel which was very well attended. He appreciated the cooperation of the Chamber in suggesting and sponsoring the event and making sure it went smoothly. City staff served with the Chamber staff and helped put together a fine video summary. He thanked City staff and the Chamber for planning together to bring about an event that helped to take stock of Anaheim’s standing in February of 1997. He looks forward to a yearly tradition of the State of the City event. 10 CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 1997 ADJOURNMENT: By general Council consent, the Council meeting of February 4, 1997 was adjourned (6:20 p.m.). LEONORA N. SOHL CITY CLERK 11