2008/03/18ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF
MARCH 18, 2008
The regular meeting of March 18, 2008 was called to order at 3:00 p.m. and adjourned
to 5:00 P.M, for lack of a quorum. Mayor Pringle called the regular adjourned meeting of
March 18, 2008 to order at 5:12 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 March 14,
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.
Invocation: Imam Mohammad Faqih, Islamic Institute of Orange County
Flag Salute: Council Member Lorri Galloway
Presentations: Recognizing the 2007 Girl Scout Gold Award recipient - Lisa
Edmunds, Girl Scout Council of Orange County introduced Danielle Bradley, the
recipient of the Girl Scout organization's highest achievement award.
Acceptance of Other Recognitions (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing the recipients of the Anaheim Chamber of
Commerce, Women's Division, Annie Accolade Awards -Andrea Manes accepted the
declarations on behalf of the Chambers indicating they would be distributed the following
week when the Chamber honored the recipients of the Annie Accolade Awards.
Proclaiming April 2008 as Donate Life Month -Accepting the
proclamation, heart transplant recipient Jeni McGirr, Donate Life Ambassador. She
thanked Council for bringing awareness to the need for organ donations to the
community.
Recognizing the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit -Kelly Buffa,
Planning Commissioner, announced the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit formal adoption
ceremony would be March 29th and invited the community to attend.
At 5:15 P.M., Mayor Pringle called to order the Redevelopment Agency and the Anaheim
Housing Authority for a joint public comment session
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
ITEM #33
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PUBLIC COMMENTS (all items except public hearings):
William Fitzgerald, Anaheim HOME, expressed comments regarding current and former
council persons. Council Members Sidhu and Kring corrected several inaccurate
statements.
Ronald Levy explained the mission of the Angel Heart organization.
Rick Julian, addressing Item No. 30, provided details on mechanical parking lots as
solutions to parking problems in the City. He emphasized with the approval of Item No.
30, his operation would be prohibited and asked for Council's assistance. After some
discussion and with the consent of Council, Mayor Pringle indicated he would continue
Item No. 30 to April 8, 2008 to allow further review.
Eric Altman, OCCORD, expressed appreciation to Council on their commitment to
affordable housing as evidenced by adoption of the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan
which had surpassed any other southern California municipality in addressing affordable
housing issues. Specifically, he thanked Council for moving forward with Items 5 and 9
on the agenda which would increase the affordable housing stock in the community.
At 5:38 P.M., Mayor Pringle recessed the Anaheim City Council, to consider the
Anaheim Redevelopment Agency agenda reconvening the Council session at 6:05.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Pringle removed Item No's. 20 and 30 for further
discussion and Council Member Hernandez removed Item No.'s 26 and 27. Council
Member Sidhu indicated he would record a nay vote on Item No. 29, consistent with his
previous action on that issue and then waived reading in full of all ordinances and
resolutions and moved to approve the balance of the consent calendar, seconded by
Council Member Kring. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members:
Galloway, Hernandez, Kring and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried.
10. Receive and file the Public Utilities Board meeting minutes of January 10, 2008
B105 and February 14, 2008; Housing and Community Development Commission
meeting of February 20, 2008; and minutes of Park and Recreation Commission
meeting of January 23, 2008.
11. 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.
12. Approve the Investment Portfolio Report for February 2008.
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13. Approve the Second Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement
3430.II.2 with Brookfield Olive Street, LLC. for the Olive Street Single-Family Residential
Development (Related to Agency Item #01).
14. Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions with AT
5116 & INI, LLC., in the amount of $293,000 plus closing costs, for the acquisition of
approximately 3.74 acres of undeveloped land located adjacent to the Walnut
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Canyon Reservoir and Oak Canyon Nature Center and authorize the Director of
Public Works to execute all additional documents and addenda as necessary to
complete this transaction.
15. Approve an agreement with Kenneth Greenleaf, in an amount not to exceed
2883.B $25,000 per year, for Police Department canine training.
16. Approve an agreement with Paul Maurer Shows for the Cinco De Mayo Festival
4525.A carnival operations and authorize the City Manager to approve future renewal
options.
17. Approve revisions to the City's Homebuyer Downpayment Assistance Program
D155 modifying the program's resale restriction terms and adding equity share
participation provision (Related to Agency Item #03 and Housing Item #07).
18. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the
3221.C.1 Agreement with the County of Orange for the provision of Welfare-To-Work
Employment Services.
19. Approve and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to execute long-term
5117 Power Purchase Agreements with Thermo No. 1 BE-01, LLC. and Harmony
Geothermal No. 1 R1-01, LLC. for the purchase of 11 megawatts, each, of
geothermal renewable energy, certify that the agreements comply with the
California Energy Commission's greenhouse gases Emission Performance
Standard, enacted by Senate Bill 1368, and authorize the Public Utilities General
Manager to execute documents and take further actions as may be required to
comply with regulations or successor legislation and statutes.
21. Approve and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute Contract Change
4683.0.01 Order No. 1 with Buso Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $62,733, for additional
work on the Carbon Creek Bridge and Pedestrian/Bike Path project.
22. Authorize the issuance of a change order to Air New Zealand Limited, in the
D180 amount of $27,000, thereby bringing the total amount of the purchase order to an
amount not to exceed $274,944, for repairs to the combustion turbine generator
front frame.
23. Accept the bid of K & D Graphics, in an amount not to exceed $450,000
D180 (excluding tax) per year, for printing services, for the period April 1, 2008 through
March 31, 2010, with three one-year optional renewals and authorize the
Purchasing Agent to execute renewal options in accordance with Bid #7071.
24. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, All American Asphalt, in the
5119 amount of $1,085,419.50, for the Rio Vista Street Improvements from Lincoln
Avenue to Wagner Avenue and authorize the Finance Director to execute the
Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract relations.
25. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Boudreau Pipeline
5120 Corporation, in the amount of $719,068, for the Meadowridge Water Main
Replacement project and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow
Agreement pertaining to contract retentions.
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28. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
D175 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving the submittal to the Orange
County Transportation Authority of an application for funding of nineteen
improvement projects under the Combined Transportation Funding Program.
29. ORDINANCE NO. 6100 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
C280 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending various sections of Title 18 of the
Anaheim Municipal Code relating to Zoning and Development Standards (Zoning
Code Amendment No. 2007-00063; Introduced at the Council meeting of March
4, 2008, Item #16).
Council Member Sidhu recorded a No Vote on this item. Ayes - 4: Mayor Pringle and
Council Members: Galloway, Hernandez and Kring. Noes - 1: Council Member Sidhu.
31. Approve minutes of the regular Council meeting held February 26, 2008 and
March 4, 2008.
END OF CONSENT:
20. Approve and authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to execute a
5118 Consulting Services Agreement with The Delphi Group, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $75,000, for a Business Process Management Study to map frequently
used customer processes (Continued from City Council meeting of March 4,
2008, Item # 5).
Mayor Pringle remarked that this item had been continued from a previous meeting and
thanked staff for modifying the agreement. He explained that the agreement would
analyze how and when customers come into City Hall and access City services and
what that process entailed in order to enhance customer satisfaction and services.
Council Member Hernandez remarked that atone time the possibility of accepting cash
payments for City utilities was discussed. Ms. Edwards responded cash payment
services would be worked into process mapping and staff would be seeking
recommendations.
Council Member Hernandez then moved to approve Item No. 20, seconded by Council
Member Galloway. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Galloway,
Hernandez, Kring and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried.
26. Certify that the adoption of the Schedule W-SRA, Water System Reliability
D182 Adjustment rate, and the amendment of Rule No. 1 to the City's Water Rates,
Rules and Regulations are statutorily exempt under the California Environmental
Quality Act, Public Resources Code, Section 21080(b)(8), in accordance with
Title 14 of the California Administrative Code, Section 15273(a).
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-023 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending a rule and adding a rate to the Rates,
Rules and Regulations for the sale and distribution of water as originally adopted
by Resolution No. 72-600 and most recently amended by Resolution No. 2007-
040.
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Brian Beelner, Public Utilities Rates Manager, reported this was a recommendation to
restructure current water rates to include a new rate used to recover capital investment
costs. Currently the department had a flat monthly charge of about $5 plus $1.36 for
every 748 gallons of water used. The remaining .50 cents was to recover the water
utilities operating as well as capital costs and had not been changed since the 1990's.
He pointed out much of the city's infrastructure was built in the 60's and in need of
maintenance or replacement and this water system reliability adjustment pass-through
would be used to pay for specific capital projects that strengthened and improved the
water system. He reported that it would not be implemented until July 1, 2009.
Mr. Beelner added that the typical monthly impact on Anaheim's customers would be
about $1.50 per month and Anaheim would continue to remain among the lowest 20
percent water rates in Orange County.
Council Member Hernandez remarked this rate increase would be minor but would have
a significant impact on the City's ability to continue to deliver good water service to
Anaheim's users at a very low cost and moved to approve Item No. 26, seconded by
Council Member Kring. Roll call vote: Ayes - 4; Mayor Pringle, Council Members:
Galloway, Hernandez, and Kring. Noes - 1; Council Member Sidhu. Motion Carried.
27. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
D190 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM delegating certain authority concerning claims
against the City, and increasing the authority of the City Manager, Risk Manager
and City Attorney to compromise claims and settle litigation.
Council Member Hernandez remarked this item would address the amount of payment
that could be approved by certain City staff without referral back to Council to settle
claims or litigation; the amount would increase from $15,000 to $50,000. City Manager
Dave Morgan stated these claims and litigation figures had been last adjusted in 1985
and were now recommended for adjustment to account for inflation over that time span.
Council Member Kring moved to approve Item No. 27, RESOLUTION NUMBER 2008-
025 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM delegating certain authority concerning claims against
the City and increasing authority of City Manager, Risk Manager and City Attorney to
compromise claims and settle litigation, seconded by Council Member Sidhu. Roll call
vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Galloway, Hernandez, Kring and
Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried.
30. ORDINANCE NO. (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
C280 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending various chapters of Title 18 of
the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to errors, omissions, clarifications and
updates (Zoning Code Amendment 2006-00052).
Sheri Vander Dussen, Planning Director, announced this item was aCity-initiated zoning
code update to correct various errors or omissions and to provide further clarifications of
existing standards. Council had been provided with a redlined Ordinance and exhibits
detailing the proposed code amendments as well as a document summarizing those
amendments. With over 60 revisions being recommended for change, Ms. Vander
Dussen highlighted some of the more significant changes: With respect to residential
zones, there were additional standards proposed for solar energy panels, artificial turf
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and a review of permitted encroachment and setback areas to drop them into
consistency with the Building Code.
In commercial and industrial zones, amendments would provide administrative approval
of ground-mounted telecommunication antennas consistent with recent actions by
Council to provide full coverage in the City. Conditional use permits would be required
for business schools to match requirements for other educational institutions. Staff was
also proposing to amend the transition zone to require a conditional use permit only be
allowed if proposed uses were consistent with the general plan designation and to
amend mixed use overlay zones that would provide flexibility with respect to
requirements that projects provide commercial uses along all street frontages. The
proposed amendment, she stated, would provide relief from this requirement in those
instances where commercial uses along street frontages were not appropriate or viable.
The amendments would also add new regulations for mechanical parking and
automated parking systems as mentioned earlier by Mr. Rick Julian during oral
communications. If completely enclosed, she indicated, the structures would be
permitted by right-subject to development-standards in the underlying zones. But if they
were not completely enclosed, approval of a conditional use permit would be required
Some of these lifts, she added, could be visible from the public right-of-way in adjoining
properties and staff felt it was important that the Planning Commission have an
opportunity to review screening. In addition, staff was proposing flexibility for parking
standards in the City's historic district in cases where provision of code required parking
would necessitate removal of historic structures.
Mayor Pringle commented that with the number of amendments proposed, he was
considering continuing this item to allow more time for review. He asked that for future
changes, each modification be specifically identified on perhaps a one page reference
page rather than providing a redlined version of the ordinance. Council Member Kring
announced she had toured Mr. Julian's parking area and discussed the operation with
the Planning Department. She added with parking issues in the City causing concern,
she felt Mr. Julian's solution was encouraging and would not cost the taxpayers anything
to implement. Council Member Hernandez concurred with Mayor Pringle's request to
allow more time for review and to discuss these changes with staff. Mayor Pringle
concurred with Council Member Kring's remarks regarding mechanical parking lifts,
pointing out that there were many instances where parking problems could be
addressed with limited land space and he felt a conditional use permit was not
necessary but that some degree of scrutiny regarding screening could be addressed in
another manner. With the consent of Council, Mayor Pringle continued this item to April
8, 2008 with additional information and discussion on mechanical lifts to be included.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
32. Staff requests continuance to the Council meeting of April 22, 2008.
T105 (Continued from City Council meeting of March 4, 2008, Item # 14).
This is a continued public hearing to consider the formation of Community
Facilities District No. 08-1 (Platinum Triangle), the levy of special taxes, and the
need to incur bonded indebtedness.
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RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM of formation of City of Anaheim Community Facilities
District No. 08-1 (Platinum Triangle), authorizing the levy of a special tax within
the District and establishing an appropriations limit for the District.
RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM deeming it necessary to incur bonded indebtedness
within City of Anaheim Community Facilities District No. 08-1 (Platinum Triangle).
RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM calling for a special election for City of Anaheim
Community Facilities District No. 08-1 (Platinum Triangle).
RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the execution and delivery of a joint
Community Facilities District agreement.
RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing policies of intent related to fee credit,
facility reimbursement procedures and levy on approved property for the City of
Anaheim Community Facilities District No. 08-1 (Platinum Triangle).
Mayor Pringle opened the public hearing on this item stating that due to the complexity
of the proposed community facilities district, it was proposed that the matter be
continued to April 22, 2008. He asked if any interested persons wished to be heard at
this time and receiving no comments, moved that as no further action was planned by
Council pertaining to the Subsequent EIR No. 334 and discretionary elements for the
Platinum Triangle Expansion Project and because multiple owner financings and recent
changes in the development market added complex elements to the district financing
plan, the public hearing for formation of community facilities district, the levy of taxes for
same and the reason for bonded indebtedness would be continued to April 22, 2008,
seconded by Council Member Galloway. Roll call vote: Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council
Members: Galloway, Hernandez, Kring and Sidhu. Noes - 0. Motion Carried.
33. CEQA CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, CLASS 1
C300 MISCELLANEOUS PERMIT NO. 2008-00235
OWNER: Harvey Loebel, P.O. Box 3000, Anaheim, CA 92803
AGENT: Ross Maxwell, 252 Esther Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
LOCATION: 1150 North Magnolia Avenue: Property is approximately 2.3-
acres, located at the southeast corner of Woodland Drive and Magnolia Avenue,
having approximate frontages of 260 feet on the south side of Woodland Drive
and 318 feet on the east side of Magnolia Avenue.
Miscellaneous Permit No. 2008-00235-Request to consider an appeal of the
City Engineer's denial of a request to waive public right of way improvements
associated with an expansion of an existing office building.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Approved CEQA Categorical Exemption, Class 1 (Vote: 6-0)
Resolution to Deny Miscellaneous Permit No. 2008-00235 (Vote: 3-2,
Commissioners Buffa, Romero and Velasquez voted yes to deny the request.
Commissioners Agarwal and Karaki voted no; Commissioner Eastman absent;
Commissioner Faessel abstained) (PC2008-15).
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Motion to refer Miscellaneous Permit No. 2008-00235 to City Council (Vote: 3-2,
Commissioners Buffa, Romero and Velasquez voted yes; Commissioner Agarwal
and Karaki voted no; Commissioners Eastman and Faessel absent).
(Planning Commission Meeting of January 23, 2008.)
RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM to approve the requested waiver, in part, approving the
waiver of sidewalk improvements along Woodland Drive and accepting acash-in-
lieu fee for the improvements along Magnolia Avenue.
OR
RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM to uphold the Planning Commission's denial of the
requested waiver of public right-of-way improvements for both Woodland Drive
and Magnolia Avenue.
OR
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-026 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM to approve the requested waiver of public right-of-
way improvements for both Woodland Drive and Magnolia Avenue.
Mark Vukojevic, City Engineer, reported that on January 23~d the Planning Commission
upheld the city engineer's decision regarding certain right of way improvements for
expansion to an existing office building. He stated Code-provided dedications for public
improvements were required when new developments or expansions of existing uses
were proposed. In this case, the applicant submitted plans for an 11,000 square foot
addition to an existing 22,000 square foot office building. The plans met code, he
stated, but the applicant requested the required the public improvements be waived.
Mr. Vukojevic explained Anaheim had a program to improve appearance of arterials
done in conjunction with projects, as well as when new development occurred. As part
of this effort, he explained, the City adopted standards for parkways between sidewalks
and curbs which included landscaping, improving the appearance of the street and
providing a buffer between pedestrians and cars. In order to comply with the standard,
the applicant was required to install asix-foot wide sidewalk along Woodland Drive and
a five-foot wide landscaped parkway, and five-foot wide sidewalk along Magnolia
Avenue.
After further review of the requested waiver, staff recommended three options for the
City Council to consider. Option 1 was to approve the requested waiver along
Woodland Drive with a cash in-lieu payment for waiving the sidewalk and parkway
along Magnolia Avenue. The second option was to deny the requested waiver. The 3~d
option was to approve the waiver and not require any public improvements along
Woodland or Magnolia but to pay the Traffic Impact fee of $32,000. In options 1 and 2,
he explained, the Traffic Impact fee was waived because the cost of the construction for
the public improvements exceeded the fee of $32,000.
Mayor Pringle opened the public hearing for comment.
Ross Maxwell, architect for the project, asked that the waiver be granted stating the
addition of new sidewalks and parkways would make his property look different from the
rest of the properties along those streets. In addition, the construction of sidewalks
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would force the removal of mature parkway trees and necessitate putting in an irrigation
system and retaining walls. Along Magnolia Avenue, from the freeway to La Palma, Mr.
Maxwell pointed out; the current sidewalk was 10 foot wide on both sides of the street
for almost a mile until it reached a residential zone. He felt this standard provided more
graciousness to commercial zones rather than afive-foot sidewalk requested by the
City. He commented that as the City had no plans over the next five years to adjust any
properties along Magnolia in this area, he wondered why these improvements were
necessary. He remarked that the piecemeal effect resulting from these improvements
might not be in the best interest of the City.
Harvey Lobel, one of four brothers who owned the property, indicated the expansion
was needed as the building would become corporate headquarters for his auto
financing company. He emphasized the expansion was to the rear of the property and
he did not want to take away from the aesthetics of his property by constructing
improvements that would differ from any other businesses in that area.
Mayor Pringle stated in this case he would feel comfortable with the amount of
landscaping around this site and he did not see a benefit in the proposed public
improvements. He added he had discussed this with Planning Commission members
and with staff and believed the City may be too restrictive when expansion occurred in
industrial areas by requiring sidewalks on every street. He stated he would support
Option 3.
Mr. Loebel also remarked that he had deposited $5,000 for the variance and had just
received an invoice from the City indicating $10,000 was owed. He felt the cost was out
of line and asked Council to look into this. Mayor Pringle asked Mr. Loebel to contact
staff and the City Manager regarding this cost recovery amount and it would be
reviewed.
Receiving no additional comments, Mayor Pringle closed the public hearing.
Council Member Kring remarked the site was well maintained and she liked the look of
the wider sidewalks and would be supporting Option 3. Council Member Sidhu
remarked the City should be consistent and follow the law and if not, the law should be
changed rather than granting waivers. He suggested taking another look at those
standards. Council Member Hernandez remarked there was no pedestrian activity on
this property which would necessitate the need for additional sidewalks.
Mayor Pringle remarked that he would like to open this policy for discussion as the cost
of some of these public improvements might be detrimental to a business trying to
expand. The City Attorney indicated Council comments had been heard and staff could
determine whether there were no reasonable relationship for the need of the required
public improvements and the types of development on which such requirements were
being imposed. He stated that it could be determined whether the policy could be
implemented with or without returning to Council for further action. Mayor Pringle
moved to approve RESOLUTION NUMBER 2008-027 OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM to
approve the requested waiver of public right-of-way improvements for both Woodland
Drive and Magnolia Avenue, seconded by Council Member Hernandez. Roll call vote:
Ayes - 5; Mayor Pringle, Council Members: Galloway, Hernandez, Kring and Sidhu.
Noes - 0. Motion Carried.
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Council Communications:
Council Member Hernandez reported on his recent trip to Washington D.C. to meet with
several elected representatives, including the Assistant Director of HUD regarding
federal funding for special projects such as Integrity House complex for persons with
developmental disabilities. He also reported meeting with Distributive Education Clubs
of America, an organization geared toward high school and junior college students
offering work experience programs. He explained that the program had been
implemented in most states and was successful in developing entrepreneurs at a young
age and introducing youth to the world of business. On the 7th of March, he also
attended an event at Loara High School, Best Buddies, dedicated to enhancing the lives
of people with disabilities and had also been present to celebrate the 4th phase of
Hermosa Village, a project which had successfully transformed the former Jeffrey Lynne
neighborhood.
Council Member Galloway reported on her trip to Washington, D.C. where she spoke
with legislators about various transportation projects, ARTIC and goods movement
through north Orange County. She indicated an information desk was now available on
the first floor of City Hall to assist customers and visitors to the City and remarked with
pride on the article focusing on female department heads in the City.
Council Member Kring announced the YMCA was hosting a Good Friday breakfast at
the Anaheim Marriott and that she had also attended the Hermosa Village opening. She
also remarked with pride on the article focusing on female department heads in the City
Council Member Sidhu stated he had been disturbed by false accusations made during
public comments and reminded the community of the 2"d annual free health fair to be
held on Sunday, April 6cn
Also highlighting recent Anaheim events, Mayor Pringle announced Governor
Schwarzenegger and his staff were in Anaheim to discuss California's fiscal problems
and solutions and to hear Anaheim's perspective on various issues during these tough
economic times. He stated the California Transportation Commission staff had
presented a proposal to address goods movement issues and Orange County did very
well with the almost $3 billion bond proceeds made available statewide. He had also
traveled to Denver, Colorado on behalf of the City and OCTA board to see first hand the
status of the Denver Union station, apublic/private partnership of interest to the City as
many of the ARTIC ideas were developed with that type of partnership in mind. He also
remarked with pride on the article focusing on female department heads in the City
Adjournment:
With the consent of Council, Mayor Pringle adjourned the March 4, 2008 council meeting
at 7:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda N. Andal, City Clerk