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2008/01/29ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF JANUARY 29, 2008 The regular meeting of January 29, 2008 was called to order at 3:00 P.M. and adjourned to 3:30 P.M. for lack of a quorum. Mayor Pringle called to order the January 29th regular adjourned meeting at 3:35 P.M. in the Chambers of Anaheim City Hall located at 200 South Anaheim Boulevard A copy of the agenda for the Anaheim City Council meeting was posted on January 25, 2008 on the kiosk outside City Hall. PRESENT: Mayor Curt Pringle and Council Members: Lorri Galloway, Bob Hernandez, Lucille Kring and Harry Sidhu. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Dave Morgan, City Attorney Jack White, and City Clerk Linda Andal. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None Mayor Pringle then recessed to closed session for the following items: CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: Approximately 50.29 acres generally northerly of Angel Stadium of Anaheim in the Platinum Triangle Stadium District, 2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, California Agency negotiators: Dave Morgan, Joel Fick Negotiating parties: City of Anaheim and Archstone-Smith Operating Trust Under Negotiation: price and terms 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code) Number of potential cases: one 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code): Name of case: Amanda Hall and Lauren Allee v. City of Anaheim, et al., OCSC Case No. 070003831. 4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION Subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:Name of case: A Coordination Proceeding Special Title (Rule 1550[b]) Electric Refund Cases, January 29, 2008 Page 2 Los Angeles Superior Court, Judicial Council Coordination Proceeding No. 4512, Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 06AS05354. At 5:15 P.M., City Council returned to open session. Invocation: Preacher Jimmy Gaston, State College Church of Christ Flaa Salute: Council Member Galloway Presentations: Recognizing long term City retirees with more than 20 years of service Walt Jerz, Human Resources Department, introduced those employees being recognized for their long-term service to the City of Anaheim. Recognitions (to be presented at a later date}: Recognizing the 100 Black Men of Orange County Proclaiming February 10 -16, 2008 as Marriage Week Proclaiming February 4 - 9, 2008 as Make Kindness Contagious Week Former Council Member Tom Tait accepted the Make Kindness Contagious proclamation on behalf of Dr. Jaivesky remarking that last year several school districts in Anaheim had also adopted the proclamation to promote kindness in memory of Natasha Jaievsky, an Anaheim school girl. Recognizing Chris Schneider for the success of the 2007 Golden Guardian Exercise Police Chief, John Welter remarked that after training over the last three years, Officer Chris Schneider as lead planner and exercise director, conducted the most extensive statewide emergency preparedness drill to be held in California. With over 200 personnel from federal, state and local agencies including fire and hospital personnel, the Golden Guardian exercise tested the City's ability to perform on site management of a catastrophic incident. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: Staff requested Item No. 39, a public hearing matter, be continued for the purposes of re-noticing the hearing. PUBLIC COMMENTS (all items except public hearings): Alan Goldstein, Windsor Terrace Homeowners Association, requested the City take action against a homeowner at 570 Calle de Casas who had constructed an illegal fence across a pedestrian and emergency vehicle easement blocking access granted by the City and used by surrounding homeowners. Mr. Goldstein provided supporting documents and details on the process leading up to this request. City Attorney Jack White would follow up with written comments to Council on the legal issues and options available. January 29, 2008 Page 3 Amin David, resident, addressed a request for Council to consider having the community become a part of the dialogue with a developer in the Platinum Triangle similar to a community benefits agreement used by Los Angeles and San Diego. He emphasized over 2,000 postcards in support of this concept were being submitted to the City. Eric Altman, OCCORD, restated the Community Benefits Coalition delivered more than 2,000 postcards signed by Anaheim residents urging the City to make development on public land in the Platinum Triangle the highest priority and include good jobs with benefits, accessible affordable housing and standards for a clean environment. Ezequiel Gutierrez, Public Law Center, addressed the need to include affordable housing as a central component of planning within the Platinum Triangle, explaining the rationale supporting his request. Mayor Pringle remarked that earlier Council had received a briefing in closed session relating to property negotiations for City-owned property on the north part of the parking lot of the Anaheim Stadium. While the community coalition's interests were appreciated, he pointed out on this particular property, the City was not negotiating with Archstone Smith to encourage housing on that site as that would be a violation of the Angels Baseball lease. He also pointed out that the site was in the redevelopment area and whatever development occurred there in the future, thirty percent of the property tax generated on that site would return to the City to be set aside for housing by State law where currently no property tax was being collected. Mike Kasler, Cypress College President, informed Council of the Americana Awards annual fund raiser and asked for their support in honoring Frank Garcia of Anaheim as citizen of the year on March 1St Raul Alvarez, Cypress College Foundation, added that for 33 years, the Foundation had recognized citizens that go above and beyond the call of duty and through this fund raiser, $300,000 in scholarship assistance had been awarded to Cypress college students. Desiree Thomas, complained of the trash, noise and nuisance caused by the Guadalajara Restaurant in her neighborhood. Mayor Pringle requested the Deputy Police Chief discuss these issues with Ms. Thomas and report back to the Council. Sharif Majouf, CAIR, spoke in support of the Community Benefits Coalition. Linda Tang, Kennedy Commission, recommended the City-owned land surrounding Angel Stadium be used. to insure development benefitted the community. Alda Desino, United Here Local 681, addressed the negotiation process for the union contract which would expire on January 21St remarking the Disney negotiation stance could lead to unrest in Anaheim. Jeff Flint, representing Concourse Bowling and speaking to Item No. 38, explained the Rainone family believed reconsideration of their application was warranted as there was some misunderstanding relative to community support or opposition to their application. The only option left for the family after denial of their application was to begin the process again with another application after having spent over $250,000 on this planning January 29, 2008 Page 4 process. He added if Council granted a rehearing, additional constraints or conditions could be added to the application if Council desired. Jimmy Gaston, Community Service Serve, updated the City on future projects. He reported that plans were underway for two and three bedroom apartment units on the former Lincoln Inn site and the organization was looking at housing opportunities for developmentally disabled persons on the west side of town, remarking neighbors appeared to be supportive of the concept. CONSENT CALENDAR: Council Member Kring removed Item No. 10 from the consent calendar for further discussion and Council Member Galloway removed Item No's. 14 and 24. Mayor Pringle pulled Item No's. 26 and 30 and Council Member Hernandez pulled Item No. 35. Council Member Hernandez moved to waive reading in full of all ordinances and resolutions and to adopt the balance of the consent calendar in accordance with the reports, certifications and recommendations furnished each council member and as listed on the Consent Calendar, seconded by Council Member Galloway. Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Galloway, Hernandez, Kring and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried. 5. Reject certain claims filed against the City. C118 6. Receive and file the Public Utilities Board meeting minutes of December 6, 2007; B105 Library Board meeting minutes of December 10, 2007; and Notice of Receipt of an application for certification for the Canyon Power Plant (07-AFC-9). 7. Review the need for continuing the local emergency heretofore proclaimed by the D175 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. 8. Approve the Investment Portfolio Report for December 2007. D117 9. Approve the Third Amendment to License Agreement with Disney GOALS, Inc. 3450.3 to utilize the Martin Recreation Center to conduct a youth hockey skating and training program for underprivileged area youth. 11. Approve the first amendment to the agreement with KFM Engineering, Inc., in an 3955.1 amended amount not-to-exceed $340,000, for the La Palma Avenue/Kraemer Boulevard Intersection Improvement Project. 12. Approve the first amendment to the agreement with Lim &Nascimento 3818.1 Engineering Corporation, in an amended amount not-to-exceed $730,000, for the Katella Smart Street Project-Humor Drive to Jean Street. 13. Approve the first amendment to the agreement with Lim &Nascimento 5073.1 Engineering Corporation, in an amended amount not-to-exceed $385,000, for the East Street/SR-91 Interchange Improvement Project. January 29, 2008 Page 5 15. Approve Proposition 42 County of Orange City Aid Program Agreement for an 5074 expected grant, in the amount of $1,159,590, for the funding of city roadway paving projects for Fiscal Year 2008-09. 16. Approve the Acquisition Agreement with William J. and Florence A. Woolbright, 5o~s in the acquisition payment amount of $555,000, for the purchase of real property located at 2159 West Katella Avenue for the Katella Avenue Smart Street Project-Humor Drive to Jean Street (R/V1! ACQ2005-00244). 17. Approve the Acquisition Agreement with Fred W. and Sylvia A. Busald, in the 5076 acquisition payment amount of $555,000, for the purchase of real property located at 2203 West Midwood Lane for the Katella Avenue Smart Street Project- Humor Drive to Jean Street (R/W ACQ2005-00237). 18. Approve Lot Line Adjustment No. 648, located at 3071 East Miraloma Avenue, P17o for the Canyon Power Peaking Generating Project. 19. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a letter agreement with 5077 Anaheim Arena Management, LLC for the reimbursement of Anti-Vehicle Barriers for the Honda Center using Urban Area Security Initiative Homeland Security funds. 20. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a letter agreement with 5078 Angels Baseball, LP for reimbursement of Anti-Vehicle Barriers for the Angel Stadium of Anaheim using Urban Area Security Initiative Homeland Security funds. 21. Approve and authorize the Public Utilities Manager to execute an agreement with 2833.D Arnold Ontes Designs, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $70,000 per year, for professional consulting and graphic design services. 22. Approve and authorize the Executive Director of Community Development to 1962.1 execute and administer an Amended and Restated Affordable Housing Agreement with Belage Preservation, LP (Bel'Age Manor) (Contingent on approval of Anaheim Housing Authority Item# 3). 23. Approve and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to execute an 4694.1 amendment to the agreement with Deloitte & Touche LLP for software project management services related to the Market Redesign Technology Upgrade on the part of the California Independent System Operator and to increase the existing Agreement by an additional $687,530. 25. Increase the appropriations in the Community Services budget for Fiscal Year D106 2007-08 by $103,300 to offset the cost of the October 21, 2007 wind storm clean- up. 27. ORDINANCE NO. 6096 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE C280 CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal code relating to zoning (Reclassification No. 2006-00174, 405, 509 And 511 North Dale Avenue). January 29, 2008 Page 6 28. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL D116 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the destruction of certain City records more than two years old (City Manager's Office). 29. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL n175 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the destruction of certain City records more than two years old (Public Works). 31. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL P11o OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM vacating an electrical easement located within Assessor Parcel Number 272-081-05 pursuant to California Streets and Highway Code Section 8330, et seq. -Summary Vacation. (Abandonment No. ABA 2008- 00167). 32. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-005 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL P124 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain real properties or interests therein (City Deed No.: 11110). 33. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-006 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL P124 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain real properties or interests therein (City Deed Nos.: 11111, 11112, 11113). 34. ORDINANCE NO. 6093 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY C420 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapter 18.114 of the Anaheim Municipal Code and amending Ordinance No. 5378, as previously amended, accordingly (Adjustment No. 7, Disneyland Resort Specific Plan No. 2007-00050, Introduced at City Council meeting of January 8, 2008, Item# 20). 36. Approve minutes of the regular Council meeting held January 8, 2008. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 10. Approve the agreement with At-Your-Service-Hospitality, Inc. for continued food 1941.0.01 and beverage services at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course, for one additional five- yearterm (Continued from City Council meeting of January 8, 2008, Item # 5). Terry Lowe, Director of Community Services Department, reported this agreement would extend catering services at the Anaheim Hills Golf Course for an additional five years. He remarked At-Your-Service Hospitality was a partner in the development of the facility and since that time had established and expanded their business at a high level of service. Council Member Kring remarked she had been involved in the decision to build the clubhouse and complimented staff on its outcome, stating it had been a good use of revenues. Council Member Hernandez felt the caterer had delivered high quality, healthy food with a good health inspection record and moved to approve the extension, seconded by Council Member Kring. Before he could make a decision on this extension, Mayor Pringle stated he would like a comparison of similar facilities to review. By his calculations, the total amount of gross revenue from the bar and grill only increased by 3.4 percent each year when the cost of living for those years was higher and he would like to see how other golf course facilities compared. Council Member Sidhu also felt January 29, 2008 Page 7 revenue potential was not being maximized and asked for additional information before making a decision; Council Member Galloway concurred. City Attorney Jack White explained there was one year left in the existing agreement and during that year there was nothing that would prevent the City from working with the caterer to modify the existing agreement. After discussing options, Council Member Hernandez withdrew his motion to approve and Council Member Sidhu moved to deny the extension, seconded by Council Member Galloway. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Galloway, Hernandez, Kring and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried 14. Approve two 12-month rental agreements, in the amount of $725 per month per 3967.0.1 space, for mobile home spaces located at 1949 South Manchester Avenue for 3967.0.6 the Gene Autry Way (West)/I-5 HOV Interchange Project (R/V1! ACQ2003- 00162). Natalie Meeks, Public Works Director, reported that Item No. 14 was an agreement for the lost rent for two mobile homes within the Del Rey Mobile Home Park. Prior to this, she explained, the City had entered into similar lost rent agreements after acquiring seven other coaches and relocating the owners. Those coaches were now demolished and the property owner paid rent for those spaces. Over the last 4 or 5 months, Ms. Meeks stated, funding issues with OCTA were resolved and properties were now being reappraised to move forward with acquisition and she anticipated the project to move forward within the next several months. Council Member Galloway to approve Item No. 14, seconded by Council Member Kring. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Galloway, Hernandez, Kring and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried 24. Authorize the transfer of ownership of retired Police Canine "Blitz" to Officer Rick 5079 Boyer. Police Chief, John Welter remarked "Blitz", one of Anaheim Police Department's canines, was retiring after five years of service and that the dog would be turned over to Officer Rick Boyer, his handler. Council Member Hernandez asked about the replacement process and Chief Welter responded there were five canines being used for crime detection and there would be no gap in service as a result of this anticipated retirement. Council Member Hernandez moved to approve Item No. 24, seconded by Council Member Kring. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Galloway, Hernandez, Kring and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried 26. ORDINANCE NO. 6095 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE M142 CITY OF ANAHEIM amending chapter 14.40 of Title 14 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to speed limits on city streets. John Lower, Traffic Transportation Manager, reported the California Vehicle Code required every city to assess speed limits for local streets greater than 40 feet in width at least every seven years. To do that, Anaheim streets were divided into 284 segments, January 29, 2008 Page 8 and the speeds at which vehicles were traveling on those segments were collected; based on that information and guidance from the Vehicle Code, speed limits were assigned. Mr. Lower indicated 255 of the segments remain unchanged, seven segments were reduced and on 22 segments, the speed limit was increased. Mayor Pringle pointed out that the speed limit on Sycamore Street, a street Council voted to establish as a pilot project for traffic calming measures, was now reduced from 35 to 30 miles per hour. He was also appreciative that several areas where the City was trying to encourage more pedestrian activity or where accidents had occurred now had reduced speed limits. Council Member Kring moved to introduce Ordinance No. 6095 amending Chapter 14.40 of Title 14 of the Anaheim Code relating to speed limits, seconded by Council Member Galloway. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Galloway, Hernandez, Kring and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried 30. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE D154 CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a policy to fulfill the post employment benefit obligations of the City of Anaheim. With the consent of Council, Mayor Pringle continued this item to the next meeting in order to draft a document which would be a model resolution for other cities. 35. ORDINANCE NO. 6094 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY F130 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM determining that there shall be no franchise fee charged to any video service provider providing video service in the City of Anaheim under a state franchise issued by the California Public Utilities Commission pursuant to the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006, California Public Utilities Sections 5800, et seq. (Introduced at City Council meeting of January 8, 2008, Item# 26). Council Member Hernandez remarked this ordinance would eliminate a franchise fee or tax which would have been passed onto the consumer and was reflective of the City's desire to keep taxes down whenever possible. He moved adoption of Ordinance No. 6094 of the City of Anaheim determining there shall be no franchise fee charged to any video service provider providing video service in the City under a state franchise issued by the CPUC, seconded by Council Member Galloway. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Galloway, Hernandez, Kring and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried 37. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL T105 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM of intention to establish a Community Facilities District and to authorize the levy of special taxes (Continued from City Council meeting of December 11, 2007, Item # 22). RESOLUTION NO. 2008-008 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM to incur bonded indebtedness of the proposed City of Anaheim Community Facilities District No. 08-01 (Platinum Triangle). January 29, 2008 Page 9 Natalie Meeks, Public Works Director, reported last December 11th, staff had provided details and information regarding the Platinum Triangle proposed community facilities district that would construct the infrastructure necessary to support the density that had been approved within the Platinum Triangle. Since that time, she explained, the City reduced the maximum construction by reducing the State College Grade Separation project by $25 million in anticipation of receiving grant funds to support that project. Another change was to revise some of the utility construction cost estimates slightly to reduce the overall cost and as a result of the reduced overall cost, the maximum tax amount was reduced between five and ten percent (varied because additional tax categories were added at the request of the developers). A mechanism had also been incorporated into the resolution and, the documents to allow the maximum tax to be reduced when maximum development was reached .within the Platinum Triangle. She stressed as projects came on line and if all those projects and densities were to be realized, the maximum tax amount would then be reduced. Council Member Sidhu was supportive in reducing the cost of the community facilities districts, asking how the process would play out. Ms. Meeks responded for existing properties not being redeveloped, there was a tax rate that would go into effect after bonds were sold. For approved property that had a development agreement but had not pulled building permits, they would be at a different tax rate, and staff worked with developers to try to minimize that tax rate to accommodate them in this downturn in the market. Once a building permit was pulled for new development under Platinum Triangle zoning, then the tax will go into effect in approximately one year. Council Member Sidhu commented if the developers would be paying on phases of development, he was supportive and asked if there was any other way to give them a break before approving these resolutions. Mayor Pringle pointed out the trigger for taxes for the facilities district was when the developer made the decision to pull a building permit emphasizing the developer had control over when this step would be taken. Ms. Meeks added staff had made some assumptions and would construct the infrastructure in phases as development came on line. She added bonds could only be sold based on the number of units available to support the bonds Council Member Kring moved to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2008-007 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM declaring intention to establish a Community Facilities District and to authorize the levy of special taxes and to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2008-008 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM to incur bonded indebtedness of the proposed City of Anaheim Community Facilities District No. 08-01 (Platinum Triangle); seconded by Council Member Sidhu. Roll Call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Galloway, Hernandez, Kring and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried 38. Deny the request for a rehearing related to Conditional Use Permit No. 3124 and C22o Zoning Code Amendment No. 2007-00063 pertaining to property located at 3364 East La Palma Avenue -Concourse Bowling (Council Public Hearing held on December 18, 2007, Item # 36; request for rehearing submitted by Concourse Bowling). Motion: K/G to grant request of rehearing. January 29, 2008 Page 10 Mayor Pringle remarked he was cautious about a rehearing on this item, but he would consider it, if the applicant understood that he would not be approving the current signage request. He confirmed the applicant's earlier comments that to seek any sign modifications not permitted by code would require the applicant to begin the process all over again. Council Member Hernandez concurred stating that granting a rehearing would not necessarily grant the request but he would support saving the applicant the trouble, time, energy and expense to go through the process again. Council Member Sidhu remarked that the channel letter signs had been approved and the only denial was for the video readerboard. He did not feel having a rehearing would be productive and would not support it. Council Member Galloway indicated she had been in favor of the original request and would support a rehearing. Council Member Kring felt video readerboard signs were a distraction to drivers and caused traffic to slow down but would be supportive of a rehearing and moved to grant the request as described in Item No. 38, seconded by Council Member Galloway. Roll call vote: Ayes - 4: Mayor Pringle and Council Members: Hernandez, Galloway and Kring. Noes - 1: Council Member Sidhu. Motion Carried. PUBLIC HEARING: 39. Staff requests cancellation of Public Hearing (for purpose of re-noticing). C420 CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT N0. 330 (PREVIOUSLY-CERTIFIED) SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2007-00052 AGENT: Planning Department, City of Anaheim, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805 LOCATION: Approximately 26.7 acres located south of Katella Avenue and east of Haster Street. (Introduction) An Ordinance of the City of Anaheim to amend the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan by repealing development standards related to affordable housing that are included in the Anaheim Resort Residential Overlay as previously approved by Amendment No. 8 to the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan. ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Approved CEQA (previously-certified) Environmental Impact Report No. 330 (7 yes votes). Recommended City Council approval of Specific Plan Amendment No. 2007- 00052 (PC2008-9). Cancelled at the request of staff (for purposes of re-noticing). Report on Closed Session Actions: Mr. White reported in the case of Hall and Allee vs. City of Anaheim et al, OC Superior Court Case #070003831, City Council authorized the filing of across-complaint against the plaintiffs in that matter with a 5-0 vote. The City~Council also authorized and ratified the filing of a civil complaint against the William Lyon Company concerning the design installation and drainage improvements dedicated to the City in the vicinity of Deer Canyon in conjunction with the Highlands Project Development with a 5-0 vote. January 29, 2008 Council Communications: Page 11 Council Member Hernandez reported on the passing of a number of retired Anaheim employees. He also spoke of the loss of Carl Karcher, an extremely successful businessman who chose to live in Anaheim quietly with his family. Council Member Galloway applauded those individuals who cared enough about Anaheim to come out and voice their opinions at City Hall or who had braved the weather and participated in the community coalition march last Sunday. Council Member Kring reported she visited legislators in Sacramento last week on behalf of the City regarding overcrowded housing and the need for local governments to be able to make the decision on how many people can live in units. She was hoping to get a bill out of Sacramento to provide for local control on this issue. Council Member Sidhu talked about the proposed public/private partnership with Cal State Fullerton to bring research and development of new technologies and new businesses to the Canyon Business Center and the Mayor's Tech Scholarship program for high school students. He indicated the City had received an award of excellence for the construction of the West Anaheim Police Station and Youth Center by the California Parks and Recreation Society for facility design and park planning and offered his congratulations to all the departments involved. Mayor Pringle touched on some of the topics presented in his State of the City address. He also requested Mayor Pro Tem Hernandez to look into a memorial resolution which would honor and commemorate individuals who had contributed and made a difference in the community. After hearing discussion and concerns regarding the Public Works and Planning staff requirement for the development of sidewalks along roadways which had occurred at the last Planning Commission meeting, Mayor Pringle requested a workshop on the policy and how it was applied to commercial or industrial sites where no sidewalks had previously been constructed. Lastly, Mayor Pringle reported on his City-paid attendance at the Mayor's Conference last week having met with: Jim Costa, Fresno, regarding high speed rail; Ed Royce, regarding his efforts for ARTIC funding and goods movements; Senator Diane Feinstein regarding ARTIC and projects on the 91 freeway; Congressman Ken Calvert from Riverside County also regarding the 91 freeway and ARTIC and Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters regarding the 91 freeway and public/private partnerships. He met with the Secretary of Commerce where he along with nine other mayors were asked to participate in a discussion on free trade as President Bush desired to expand free trade options before the end of his term. Mayor Pringle also hosted a luncheon for 25 mayors and 10 staff members, paid for by PB Placemaking, for a discussion on public private partnerships. Adjournment: At 7:54 P.m., Mayor Pringle adjourned the January 29, 2008 meeting. Resp ully submitted, Linda N. Andal, City Clerk