2006/10/03
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
OCTOBER 3, 2006
The October 3,2006 regular adjourned City Council meeting was called to order at 4:08
P.M. in the Council Chambers of Anaheim City Hall, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard.
PRESENT: Mayor Curt Pringle and Council Members: Richard Chavez, Lorri Galloway,
Bob Hernandez and Harry Sidhu.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Dave Morgan, City Attorney Jack White, and City Clerk
Sheryll Schroeder.
A copy of the agenda for the October 3rd meeting was posted on September 29, 2006 at
the City Hall exterior bulletin board.
WORKSHOP - STATE ROUTE 91 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN:
Kirk Brotcke, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCT A) provided Council with an
update on the long-term plan for improving traffic flow along the SR-91. As background,
he reminded Council the 91 study limits ran from the SR-55 all the way to the 1-15 in
Riverside County. He reported the 2006 plan incorporated the Major Investment Study
(MIS) recommendations along with a first cut at traffic analyses to highlight the benefits of
the major projects. He added preliminary schedules for some projects were shown at
years 2011, 2015, 2020 and 2030 assuming funding was available to implement the
projects.
The first milestone year, 2011, showed five major activities: The first was a new
eastbound lane from the SR-241 to the SR-71 to help traffic on the 241 as well as 91
eastbound traffic. Mayor Pringle asked for clarification on the 2011 date; Mr. Brotcke
stated it was the opening year (at project completion) assuming funding was available
today. Riverside County was completing the Greenriver over-crossing replacement which
widened the bridge and readied it for future widening of the SR-91. Safety improvements
to truck scales were now underway; and implementation had begun on the express bus
service between Orange County and Riverside County and was proposed to be up and
running by 2011. As part of the plan, Mr. Brotcke noted there were proposals to serve
Anaheim specifically to the northeast industrial area and the Disneyland area as well. The
Metrolink short-term expansion plan focused on the expansion of trains from Riverside
County and Orange County as well as between Laguna Niguel and Fullerton on the
Orange County line. New trains, he stated, were planned to run from Riverside to Irvine as
well as Riverside to Fullerton/Los Angeles as part of the short-term expansion plan.
In year 2015, he reported the community would see significant new capacity added to SR-
91 which would include a project led by Riverside County Transportation Commission
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(RCTC) with a new lane on both sides of the freeway that would add to work done on the
eastbound lane in 2011, resulting in a real improvement in eastbound afternoon traffic.
Project 7, he noted, would address the westbound problem on Tustin Avenue including a
new short auxiliary lane through the Tustin interchange. Project 8 would look at a new
interchange at Fairmont Street that would connect Fairmont to and from the freeway north
with no connection from the south due to local concerns with the Fairmont extension.
Project 9 included reversible lanes from the county line to 1-15 which could be an extension
of express lanes where they terminate at the county line, taking them all the way to 1-15.
Under this proposal, he pointed out, the HOV lanes in Riverside County would become
reversible, however, there would also be some policy decisions related to moving that into
an express lanes operation along with an HOV3+ operation, which was currently the policy
on the 91 express lanes.
In year 2020, SR-91 projects included widening between the 55 and the 241 on both sides
of the freeway. On the westbound side the widening would extend as far as Lakeview and
on the eastbound side, would extend all the way from the 55 to the 241. Mayor Pringle
confirmed that with the addition of those lanes this would be the full build out of the present
right-of-way within the 91 corridor and the maximum additional capacity within surface
lanes as oppo'3ed to any elevated lanes would be the one eastbound lane addition from
the 241 to the county line and one additional lane in each direction. Mr. Brotcke
responded aCTA had performed preliminary engineering on this section and one lane in
each direction between the 55 and 241 was another possibility but to go beyond that would
have major right-of-way issues. He added between the 241 and 1-15, OCTA believed there
could be more capacity in that section and he would address that in year 2030 activities.
Mr. Brotcke indicated that the 55/91 interchange would be reviewed at a future point in
time and he would provide traffic numbers which showed the interchange as an emerging
issue westbound in the morning in particular indicating aCTA had included that as a
potential project for future study. In year 2020, the Metrolink service and station
improvements funded by a renewed Measure M were scheduled including a significant
expansion of the train service from the inland empire to Orange County along with
Riverside/Fullerton/Los Angeles service and the Orange County line service. This would
include parking expansion as well. He pointed out the future was not as clear for 2030
which was one reason for looking at various efforts to define activities for the future.
Project 13, he stated, would look at a direct connector between SR-241 and SR-91 and the
concept was to take lanes from the 241, drop them into the express lanes but also add a
lane in each direction which would become a new lane at least to SR-71 and potentially
further. Project 14 was a Riverside County project to improve the 15/91 interchange and
aCTA had listed Corridor A from the MIS for further evaluation. Corridor A, he pointed out,
was an elevated facility from the 241 to the 1-15 that would be constructed in the median of
SR 91. Also listed was Project 16, a new Corridor B from the MIS, the tunnel alternative.
Lastly, he noted, the Anaheim to Ontario high speed train service or high speed grand
transportation service was listed reflecting efforts working with the California High Speed
Rail Authority to at least look at that alignment at some future point in time to be part of aostatewide system.
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Mr. Brotcke added aCTA did look at traffic analyses for the major projects listed using an
operations model that determined how big the queuing was on the freeway during two time
periods - eastbound afternoon and westbound morning. These numbers were defined for
the current time period and the interim years discussed. A sensitivity analysis was also
performed reflecting how traffic would be impacted if Corridors A and B were implemented.
Currently, eastbound travel times between SR-55 and 1-15 average nearly 100 minutes in
the afternoon peak hour. By 2011, travel times were expected to decrease by
approximately 20 minutes and could decrease by an additional 60 minutes by 2015. Mr.
Brotcke referenced the various traffic analyses relating to each project and discussion took
place on the various travel time improvements related to those projects. Without
improvements and taking into consideration traffic growth, travel times would reach zero
speed and commuters would be forced to find other methods of transportation. Mr.
Brotcke ended his presentation stating aCTA would provide an update to the plan every
year and there would be opportunities to make changes to the plan as it moved forward.
Council Member Chavez asked how long it would take from start to finish to complete
improvements planned for 2015; Mr. Brotcke reported typically projects took three years to
study and another three years to construct. Mayor Pringle commented that the reason for
renewing Measure M now rather than waiting until it expired in 2011, was to determine
whether there would be a revenue stream in place to do the proposed improvements tied
to the last phase of Measure M, since it took approximately six years for a project from
beginning to e:1d.
Art Leahy, aCTA Executive Director, reported that Riverside County had its funding in
place and were actively working on their projects. Council Member Sidhu asked what
would happen should Measure M not be renewed. Mr. Leahy stated the projects would go
forward and alternative funding would be sought, but pointing it out could be problematic.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
At 4:43 P.M., Mayor Pringle recessed to closed session for the following items:
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPETY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Approximately 53 acres generally northerly of Angel Stadium of
Anaheim, 200 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, California
Agency Negotiator: Joel Fick
Negotiating parties: City of Anaheim, Anaheim Redevelopment Agency, National
Football League and/or parties to be determined.
Under negotiation: Price and terms
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2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPETY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 1607-1613 South Calle Del Mar, Anaheim, California
Agency Negotiator: Elisa Stipkovich
Negotiating parties: City of Anaheim, Anaheim Redevelopment Agency, Owner,
Mazaltov, Inc.
Under negotiation: Price and terms
At 5:25 P.M., Mayor Pringle reconvened the City Council meeting.
Invocation:
Rabbi Mordecai Kieffer
Flaa Salute:
Council Member Sidhu
Presentations:
Declaration recognizing Sheryll Schroeder, City Clerk, on her retirement from the
City of Anaheim - Mayor Pringle and Council expressed appreciation to retiring City
Clerk Sheryll Schroeder and recognized her achievements and service to the City.
Proclaiming October as Public Power Week - Mariann Long, Public Utilities
Department, thanked Council for the recognition, reporting there would be a booth
at the Farmer's Market on October 4th, from 9:00 to 1 :30 P.M. for visitors to learn
about energy efficiency programs or take a ride in a bucket truck.
Proclaiming October 8 - 14, 2006 as Fire Prevention Week - Chief Roger Smith,
thanked Council for the recognition and inviting residents and visitors to an open
house on October 8th at the Brookhurst or Riverdale Fire stations.
Acceptance of Other Recoanitions (To be presented at a later datel:
Recognizing the recipients of the Union Hispana Labor Advocate Award, Public
Service Award, Education Advocate Award, Community Service Award and Good
Corporate Citizen Award.
At 5:36 P.M., Mayor Pringle called to order the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency for a joint
Council/Agency public comment session.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO ANY OF THE AGENDAS: Staff requested Item 2 on the
Agency agenda be withdrawn. City Attorney Jack White requested Item No. 14 be
continued to October 17, 2006 to address questions raised by Caltrans.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (ALL MATTERS EXCEPT PUBLIC HEARINGS):
James Robert Reade spoke in support of the Eli Charity Home and its administrative and
operational staff.
William Fitzgerald voiced his comments against the Eli Home and its staff.
Jimmy Gaston, resident, spoke of Anaheim Supportive Housing Association's (ASHA)
plans for intergenerational affordable housing on the Lincoln Inn site and questioned
whether Item 15, if approved, indicated the City was no longer interested in rehabbing
older motels for legitimate housing use. Mayor Pringle responded that Item 15 would be
discussed and Mr. Gaston would understand the City's perspective on that issue at that
time.
Judith Serafini, resident, expressed concern over deleting Item 28 from the Affordable
Housing Strategic Plan, believing it was premature to take that action as circumstances
could change in the future. She added in her opinion when there was a four to eight week
lag time between certain boards and commissions, Council may not receive approved
minutes pertaining to items critical to the community and may be voting on issues without
being fully informed. Mayor Pringle responded that most agenda items had referenced
actions taken place during related commission meetings as well as minutes, if available.
He felt it was a valid point to revisit how commission minutes were taken and include a
higher level of completeness, including referencing commission members by name when
issues and questions were discussed, possibly including draft minutes in Council packets
should approved minutes not be available.
Todd Johnson, Traveler's World RV Park, spoke again of the hardship of relocating to
affordable housing with the closing of the RV Park. He stated there had been a title report
on the internet which indicated the City had an ownership in the RV Park property. Mayor
Pringle emphasized the reference to the City as an owner was not true and the document
on the internet was incorrect.
Paul Kott, resident, asked if Item No. 14 and No. 24 were being continued; Mayor Pringle
explained that Item 14 was being continued to allow the City to respond to questions
raised by Caltrans. Item 24 was an ordinance which restricted future billboards in the city
limits and had been recommended for adoption by the City Attorney in response to
potential passing of Proposition 90 on the November ballot which related to a denial of
certain property rights if the same ordinance was passed after the November election.
David Soziford, Travelers RV, indicated realtors had told park residents that the title report
alleging the City's partial ownership of the RV Park was accurate. Mayor Pringle stated
the Council had never purchased the property and the City Attorney had stated the City
had no fee interest in the RV Park. He asked the City Manager to run a title report on the
Traveler's RV Park property and to share that information with the park residents; Mr.
Morgan concurred.
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Paul Andresen, Anaheim YMCA, announced the annual YMCA golf tournament and dinner
honoring City Manager Dave Morgan on October 16th, inviting all to participate at the Alta
Vista Country Club.
Christy Torres, Travelers RV, stated she had verified the city owned the RV property at the
County Recorder's office.
Paul Kott thanked Sheryll Schroeder for her service to the community remarking it had
been a pleasure and a privilege to work with her.
At 5:36, with the consent of Council, Mayor Pringle recessed the Council session to
consider the Redevelopment Agency agenda, reconvening the Council meeting at 6: 1 0
P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Council Member Hernandez moved to continue Item 14 to
October 17, 2006, seconded by Council Member Galloway. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5;
Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Chavez, Galloway, Hernandez and Sidhu. Noes - O.
Motion carried.
Council Member Chavez removed Item No. 15.for separate discussion. Council Member
Hernandez moved approval of the balance of the Consent Calendar Items 4- 25, seconded
by Council Member Galloway 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: Chavez, Galloway, Hernandez,
and Sidhu. Noes - O. Motion carried.
MOTION: H/G Waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the
consent calendar.
4. Receive and file minutes of the Housing and Community Development Commission
B105 of September 20,2006.
5. Approve the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Mainline Rail Corridor Traffic Safety
4212 ImprovAments Cooperation Agreement by and between the City of Anaheim, City of
Placentia and the Anaheim Redevelopment Agency, and authorize the Executive
Director to execute all documents necessary or convenient to give effect to the
agreement. (See Agency Item No.1)
6. Approve two License Agreements between BNSF Railway Company and City of
4213 Anaheim for installation of underground distribution facilities and authorize the
4214 Public Utilities General Manager to execute the agreements and related documents
and to take such actions as necessary to implement the agreements.
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7. Approve and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to execute an
2727 Assignment, Assumption and First Amendment to the Services and License
Contract with Triple Point Technology, Inc., formerly Enterprise Automation
Advisors, Inc., to extend the term of the existing agreement for six months, and take
action as necessary to implement the agreement, including election of an additional
six month extension for a total term of one year.
8. Accept the bid and approve an agreement with Major League Softball, Inc. in the
1551 not-to-exceed amount of $71 ,000, which includes a twenty percent contingency, for
umpiring services for a period of nine months, and authorize the Community
Services Director to execute four one-year renewal options, all in accordance with
Bid # 6817.
9. Determine, on the basis of the evidence submitted by West Millennium Homes, that
3622 the property owner has complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of
3639 Development Agreement No. 2005-00007 for the 2005-2006 review period.
10. Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement between HOK
4000 Sport, Inc. and the City of Anaheim, which amends the scope of work to be
performed for exterior enhancements of the Convention Center Arena.
11. Authorize the Police Chief to sign an agreement between the City of Anaheim and
4215 Chapman University allowing Anaheim city employees to attend Chapman
University's Master in Criminal Justice Program at reduced tuition rates under the
terms agreed upon.
12. Appoint Catherine Ann Godoy, in an acting capacity, as City Clerk.
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13. Cancel the November 14, 2006 regularly scheduled meeting and replace it with an
D114 adjourned meeting for November 13, 2006.
14. Approve distribution of a Request for Information (RFI) inviting outdoor advertisers
M142 to submit recommendations for a billboard exchange program. (Continued from the
September 26, 2006 meeting, Item No. 18)
This item continued to October 17, 2006 agenda.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-226 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
D175 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY
RECORDS MORE THAN TWO YEARS OLD. (Public Works, Construction
Services)
17. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-227 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
D175 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY
RECORDS MORE THAN TWO YEARS OLD (Public Works, Engineering)
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18. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-228 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
D116 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY
RECORDS MORE THAN TWO YEARS OLD. (City Administration, Audit Division)
19. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-229 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
0154 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 92R-17 TO AMEND
SECTION 23.13 OF PERSONNEL RULE 23 (INSURANCE, PENSION, AND
PERQUISITES) FOR MANAGEMENT, CONFIDENTIAL AND NON-
REPRESENTED PART-TIME CLASSIFICATIONS, AS INCORPORATED BY
REFERENCE THEREIN.
20. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-230 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
D175 THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
FOR THE CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE
WATER SECURITY, CLEAN DRINKING WATER, COASTAL AND BEACH
PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 (PROPOSITION 50); AND, IF AWARDED,
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY AND AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006/07
ACCORDINGL Y.
21. ORDINANCE NO. 6038 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
C280 ANAHEIM AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN TITLE 18 OF THE
ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING (RECLASSIFICATION NO.
2006-00175). (700 East South Street) (Introduced at the September 26, 2006 City
Council Meeting, Item No. 23)
22. ORDINANCE NO. 6039 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
C280 ANAHEIM AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN TITLE 18 OF THE
ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING (RECLASSIFICATION NO.
2006-00176). (Parcel A - Intersection of Greenleaf Avenue and Glenoaks Avenue,
Parcel B - Intersection of Crescent Avenue and Chippewa Avenue, and Parcel C -
Intersection of Wilshire Avenue and Pearl Street) (Introduced at the September 26,
2006 City Council Meeting, Item No. 24)
23. ORDINANCE NO. 6040 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
C280 ANAHEIM AMENDING THE ZONING MAP REFERRED TO IN TITLE 18 OF THE
ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ZONING (RECLASSIFICATION NO.
2006-00178). (111-125 West Elm Street) (Introduced at the September 26,2006
City Council Meeting, Item No. 25)
24. ORDINANCE NO. 6042 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
M142 ANAHEIM AMENDING TITLE 4 AND TITLE 18 OF THE ANAHEIM MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO BILLBOARDS. (Introduced at the September 26,2006 City
Council Meeting, Item No. 27)
25. Approve the regular City Council meeting minutes of September 26, 2006.
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
15. Approve the revised Affordable Rental Housing Strategic Plan to add an additional
0155 128 units to increase the goal to 1,328 units and remove action item 2b related to
facilitating the conversion of long term stay properties into a form of permanent
rental housing.
Joel Fick, Deputy City Manager, reported that an annual progress report had been
provided to Council at the August 22,2006 workshop and as a follow-up to the workshop,
staff had been requested to provide additional information. He indicated that at the last
meeting, Council had first reading of a density bonus ordinance which included incentives
to encourage construction of affordable units and the ordinance related to that incentive
would be provided on October 17th. In addition, Lisa Stipkovich, Community Development
Director, had provided an information memo to Council addressing several questions
raised at the workshop, including available funding sources to achieve the City's housing
goals, the housing production summary and also subsidy information estimates. He added
staff was working with the Building Industry Association and others on an affordable
overlay to return for Council's consideration in several months.
Staff recommended Council revise the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan to add 128 units
to the production goal for a new goal of 1,328 units. He remarked these were added units
due to the removal of the Imperial Terrace Apartments caused by a Caltrans project. The
128 units also included units displaced due to the City's Gene Autry Way extension
project. He also pointed out that Item 2b of the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan would
have staff prepare an ordinance to facilitate the conversion of motel units to rental units
and that staff was recommending deletion of that provision due to the lack of interest by
motel owners as well as concerns discussed at the workshop about displacing housing
provided in some of the motels. Mr. Fick pointed out the deletion of this provision should
not be interpreted as the City's lack of desire to either upgrade these properties or facilitate
additional rental opportunities. He added whether it was formally included in the strategy
or not, at any point in time in the future motel conversion could be pursued.
Mayor Pringle recommended modifying the provision to state the City would continue to
review the opportunity to facilitate the conversion of motel units and/or the replacement of
motel units with affordable housing units if an opportunity arises such as the Lincoln Inn.
Council Member Chavez preferred provision 2b remained or be modified and urged motels
be a priority of the strategic plan. Mayor Pringle recommended keeping Item 2b but
removing the language which directed staff to prepare an ordinance. Council Member
Chavez appreciated adjusting the number of units reflecting the plan's goal but recognized
other affordable housing losses such as the Traveler's RV Park would need to be
addressed in the future. Mayor Pringle commented the strategic plan addressed
replacement of affordable housing lost due to the City's actions, not by private property or
other agencies understanding that future actions may be considered on a case by case
basis. Council Member Chavez moved to approve Item No. 15, modifying provision 2b by
removing the obligation of staff to create an ordinance relating to motel conversion,
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seconded by Council Member Galloway. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council
Members: Chavez, Galloway, Hernandez and Sidhu. Noes - O. Motion carried.
26. Appointment of one representative to the Four Corners Transportation Coalition
0148 Board. (Continued from the September 12, 2006 meeting, Item No. 37, September
26,2006, Item No. 31)
Appointment:
Council Member Hernandez
Council Member Galloway nominated Council Member Hernandez as the Four Corners
Transportation Coalition Board representative. With no other nominees offered, Council
Member Hernandez was unanimously appointed.
27. Review the need for continuing the local emergency heretofore proclaimed by the
0175 Director of Emergency Services as ratified by previous action of the City Council
concerning land movement and property damage in the vicinity of 357, 365 and 373
Ramsgate Drive and the Hidden Grove Lane/Fox Glen Drive area in the City of
Anaheim, and, by motion, determine that the need for continuing the local
emergency exists.
City Attorney Jack White provided a status report on the Ramsgate emergency. He stated
at the last meeting Council took action to declare as public nuisances the demolition debris
on the properties at 357, 365 and 373 Ramsgate Drive. Since that time, legal notice has
been given to the owners, the properties were posted and had 10 calendar days to abate
those nuisances and the Public Works Department was in the process of contacting a
contractor to do the abatement work in the event those properties were not abated during
the time given.
Council Member Sidhu moved, Council Member Hernandez second. Roll call vote: Ayes-
5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Chavez, Galloway, Hernandez and Sidhu. Noes - O.
Motion carried.
Report on Closed Session Actions: None
Council Communications:
Council Member Hernandez invited the public to come to City Hall Open House on
Thursday as the kickoff to the 150th anniversary events and also offered best wishes to
retiring City Clerk Sheryll Schroeder; Council Member Galloway also thanked Ms.
Schroeder for her professional expertise and dedication to the community. She also spoke
of the opening of the Family Justice Center on this date, a state of the art facility to deal
with domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault and elder abuse, and invited the
community to visit the facility.
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Council Member Sidhu joined in wishing the very best to Anaheim's retiring City Clerk. He
added he had attended the christening of the Honda Center, formerly the Anaheim Pond,
and the opening of the Anaheim Family Justice Center. He encouraged supporting
Anaheim local artists and organizations during National Arts and Humanities Month.
Council Member Chavez offered his thanks and appreciation to the City Clerk. He thanked
Council for their leadership and staff for their efforts in getting the Anaheim Family Justice
Center up and running in such a short time. He also asked that the meeting be closed with
a moment of silence for the Pennsylvania tragedy.
Mayor Pringle recommended the public view the workshop on the City's website to take a
look at the plans for improving the 91 freeway. He also remarked that Marcie Edwards,
Public Utilities, had worked hard to take a statewide lead in getting AB 2951 approved,
stating the Governor had signed the bill last week which would bring equity in power rates
and save Anaheim residents and businesses money for years to come. He also thanked
John Nicoletti and his team which had coordinated the many events associated with the
150th City anniversary, commenting that Thursday would see a Farmer's Market, Book
Fair, performances, City Hall open House, a professional birthday cake contest, and a
concert on the steps of city hall by American idol participants as a kick off to celebrate the
sesquicentennial.
Mayor Pringle requested a fuller Council discussion as to how the education entities, the
Workforce investment Board, the City investment and private sector community would
participate in the Business Innovation Resource Center. He asked that the workshop be
scheduled to see what the City's intention and focus was before taking the next step in
signing a lease for a facility to house the BIRC and making a commitment for three years.
Adjournment: At 6:45 P.M., Mayor Pringle adjourned the meeting of October 3,2006 with
a moment of silence for the shooting incident which had occurred in Pennsylvania.
Respectfully submitted,
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Wherine Godoy
Acting City Clerk