ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 28, 2025
The regular meeting of January 28, 2025 was called to order at 4:01 P.M. in the Council Chamber of Anaheim City Hall, located at 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard. The meeting notice, agenda and related materials were duly posted on January 23, 2025.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Members Natalie Meeks, Ryan Balius, Carlos A. Leon, Norma Campos Kurtz, and Kristen M.
Maahs. Council Member Natalie Rubalcava joined the meeting during Closed Session.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jim Vanderpool, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and City Clerk Theresa Bass
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
CLOSED SESSION: At 4:02 P.M., Mayor Aitken recessed to closed session for consideration of the following:
1. POTENTIAL THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES
(Section 54957 (a) of the California Government Code)
Consultation with: Chief of Police Rick Armendariz
(Safety Briefing for City Council Chamber)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Vasquez, et al. v. City of Anaheim, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01436632-CU-WM-WJC
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Manuel Cruz, Individually, and K.C., a minor, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Manuel Cruz v. City of Anaheim, West Coast Arborists, Inc., et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01378575 CU-PO-NJC
At 5:02 P.M., Mayor Aitken reconvened the Anaheim City Council.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Members Natalie Meeks, Ryan Balius, Carlos A. Leon, Natalie Rubalcava, Norma Campos Kurtz, and Kristen M. Maahs.
INVOCATION: Pastor Ken Chinn, Calvary Chapel East Anaheim FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Natalie Rubalcava
ITEM # 15
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2 PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing 2024 Anaheim Beautiful Holiday Lights Winners Mayor Aitken announced the City is joining Anaheim Beautiful to congratulate the 2024 Holiday Lights contest winners. She explained the tradition encourages residents to brighten their holidays by decorating their homes with lights, yard inflatables, and more. She introduced Anaheim Beautiful President Lori Dinwiddie and Miss Anaheim Beautiful Sophia Hall to present the winner and provide additional information about the program.
Ms. Hall announced the winners of the 2024 Anaheim Beautiful Holiday Lights winners beginning with the Perez family (211 S. Topo Street) for the Miss Anaheim Beautiful’s Choice Award sponsored by Mayor Aitken. She presented the winners for each City Council District, the Batino family (824 N.
Hanover Street, District 1), the Esperanza family (2066 S. Loara Street, District 2), Michael Smallwood (1586 W. Elm Avenue, District 3), the Salinas family (825 S. Barnett Street, District 4), Eric Leyva and family (1440 E. Elm Street, District 5), and the Gore family (6147 E. Baja Drive, District 6). She presented the Outstanding LED Display awards, sponsored by Anaheim Public Utilities, to the Barrera family (830 S. Dune Street) and the Gutierrez family (1511 E. Diana Avenue).
She announced the final two awardees for the Bright & Beautiful Award, the Pinones family (824 S.
Barnett Street) and the Lopez family (557 S. Chantilly Street). On behalf of the Anaheim Beautiful organization, she thanked those who helped make the 2024 Holiday Lights contest special. She thanked Chief Communications Officer Mike Lyster and his team for creating an interactive map on social media, Anaheim Public Utilities for sponsoring the contest and educating the City on the benefits of LED lights, and the Anaheim City Council for the invitation.
Mayor Aitken thanked Anaheim Public Utilities for the amazing utility rates that allow the public to celebrate.
Recognizing the Colony Wine Merchant for 10 years of business Mayor Aitken announced that Colony Wine Merchant, a District 3 business, is celebrating a decade of business in Downtown Anaheim. She added the business celebrates family-owned vineyards and local businesses that craft and farm in a sustainable way. She noted the shop is known for its friendly and knowledgeable staff, and curated selection of wines, craft beers, and other high-quality products.
She encouraged the public to visit the business located at 280 S. Lemon Street.
Mike and Sonya Kelsen and the Colony Wine Merchant team accepted the recognition. Mrs. Kelsen announced it has been an honor serving the Anaheim community and looks forward to many more years of service. She recognized the many women who lead the City. She added they selected the location due to the people and community-centered atmosphere.
Mr. Kelsen thanked the community for their continued support. Mrs. Kelsen recognized the Colony Wine Merchant team for their service.
ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day Recognizing January 2025, as National Mentoring Month
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
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3 PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): Prior to receipt of public comments, City Clerk Theresa Bass provided an outline of procedures for public comments, notice of translation services, and a brief decorum statement.
City Clerk Bass reported that a total of nine (9) public comments were received electronically prior to 2:00 p.m. [A final total of ten (10) public comments were received electronically, distributed to the City Council, and made part of the official records]. – See Appendix.
R. Joshua Collins, founder of Homeless Advocates, addressed homeless concerns and encouraged the City Council to work towards housing accessibility to those in need. He explained there is a limited number of beds or no beds available at shelters and requested the City Council reach out to those in need who are unable to attend Council meetings. He provided his contact information to those who would like to help or need shelter.
Ronald Grinnell requested assistance in finding shelter.
Mayor Aitken referred Mr. Grinnell to Deputy Director of Housing and Community Development Sandra Lozeau.
Paul Hyek suggested converting recently purchased motels into intermediate housing for the unhoused.
Mark Richard Daniels reported the Orange County Board of Supervisors announced that there are no funds for the Tết Festival due to the recent situation with former Supervisor Andrew Do. He called for increased transparency to avoid future malfeasance. He suggested reassuring the public by being transparent about who the City Council is meeting with. He mentioned February 3rd marked the 100th Anniversary since the recall of the City Council previously referred to as the Board of Directors due to their affiliation with the Ku Klux Klan.
Ruben Greg Soto commented on the age of consent laws in California.
Duane Roberts commented on the publication of the City Council member’s calendars. He reported a Council Member may have deliberately withheld information regarding a meeting with a lobbyist who donated to their campaign and a potential violation by another Council Member. He stated that hehoped the information would foster accountability.
Bryan Kaye announced he has not received a response to the reports he’s submitted on human trafficking. He called upon the City Council to meet with their constituents to make the City a better place.
Matthew Duncan provided a brief history of native wildlife including the coyote. He displayed a photo of a coyote that was rescued from the City of Altadena from the Eaton fire with second and third- degree burns. He read an update from Wildcare of Southern California, who rescued the coyote they named Eaton, noting its wounds are actively healing and progressing through the stages of wound repair..
Marc Herbert noted the Housing Element Update Committee has not met in two and a half years although the draft Housing Element is tentatively scheduled to be presented to the Planning Commission and City Council in February and March. He requested the full property condition assessment report of Angel Stadium which had been requested two years prior by the City Council.
He reported that Mayor Pro Tem Meeks failed to mention a meeting with a lobbyist on her December City Council Minutes of January 28, 2025
4 2024 calendar. He noted that three lobbyists have not filed their third-quarter reports and called upon the Council to enforce the lobbying regulations.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Kurtz shared photographs and highlighted events she attended including Christmas toy drive events in six neighborhoods in District 4. The toy drives provided hundreds of kids with toys in the Citron/Vermont, Guinida Lane, Golden Skies Mobile Home Park, Hermosa Village, Philadelphia/Olive, and Clifton neighborhoods. Santa Claus made surprise visits to the Hermosa Village and Philadelphia/Olive neighborhoods, adding to the excitement of the kids. All kids were able to select a toy from inside an Anaheim Transportation Network bus filled with toys. Council Member Kurtz expressed gratitude to the hotels, restaurants, and other organizations for their contributions including Anaheim Transportation Network, Desert Palms Hotel and Suites, Castle Inn & Suites, The Anaheim Hotel, The Pizza Press, Sheraton Park Hotel, Karmel Shuttle, Tropicana Inn & Suites, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Best Western Plus Stovall’s Inn, Grand Legacy At The Park, The Westin Anaheim Resort, SpringHill Suites, Cambria Hotel & Suites, Presidio Public Affairs, Peacock Suites, Best Western Plus Park Place Inn, JW Marriot, Hilton Anaheim, Alpine Inn, Visit Anaheim, Hyatt, Alamo Inn & Suites, Anaheim/Orange County Hotel & Lodging Association, Anaheim Community Foundation, and Target on Lincoln and State College. Council Member Kurtz also thanked the Anaheim Military Support Committee who contributed by providing extra toys they had from a previous toy drive, and Community Services for coordinating dates and times for the toy drives.
Council Member Maahs shared photographs and highlighted events and programs she attended including the Sunkist Library S.T.E.A.M. Paper Snake Build. She thanked Librarian Michael Sistrunck, Principal Librarian Scott Fretwell, and City Librarian Audrey Lujan for their innovative and engaging programming. Council Member Maahs encouraged everyone to visit the Anaheim Public Library website for upcoming events. She thanked Principal Charles Hernandez for the tour of Katella High School and shared that students organized a donation drive for those affected by the Los Angeles fires. Council Member Maahs highlighted the City’s Family Mobile Resource Centers and the Love Anaheim Choice Market Truck and shared that individuals can go inside the truck and select the food they will eat, rather than being given a box full of items they may or may not prepare. She thanked Neighborhood Services, Anaheim Police Department, Anaheim Public Library, and other community organizations for their efforts in providing resources to families.
Council Member Balius shared photographs and highlighted events he attended. He shared that the Anaheim Public Libraries offer library cards with different designs such as Anaheim Ducks, Superheroes, Star Wars, and the Library Bookmobile. While visiting the Haskett Library he opted for the Anaheim Ducks library card, and noted that the winter reading program was sponsored by the Anaheim Ducks. He attended the Lunar New Year, Year of the Snake celebration at the Haskett Library and he thanked Library Assistant Martha Han for organizing the event which included the traditional Lunar New Year lion dance. Council Member Balius thanked Sergeant Cooper and his staff for organizing the Neighborhood Watch Block Captains Training at the West Anaheim Station on Beach Boulevard. The information sessions provided information regarding using the Anaheim Anytime application and enforcement in and around Beach Boulevard. He attended the grand opening of Randy's Donuts at the Packing House in District 4, the Centralia Elementary School Realtors Open House event which provides insights about programs at the school to help inform homebuyers about the great things that the school has accomplished and what they are doing for future students, and Coffee With A Cop at Centralia Elementary School which gave parents an opportunity to share their concerns for the area. Council Member Balius also attended the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) show at the Convention Center with over 75,000 attendees and he shared that various music industry products were showcased. He had the opportunity to City Council Minutes of January 28, 2025
5 attend Monster Jam at Angel Stadium and reminded everyone that tickets are still available for purchase. He thanked District 1, State Farm business owner David Reyes, for the improvements to his business on Lincoln Avenue and for discussing his concerns regarding the surrounding area.
Council Member Leon shared that he had the opportunity to speak to students and staff from Gilbert High School in District 2 regarding his role on the City Council and he thanked them for their contributions to the community. He attended the Benefit Gala for Kabataan Culture at the Brookhurst Community Center benefiting Savanna High School’s Filipino American Youth Organization and those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. Council Member Leon thanked Anaheim Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee and his team for installing new streetlights in District 2 and improving public safety. Council Member Leon shared photographs and highlighted events in District 2. He announced that the Youth Leadership Summit and Expo will be held on March 1, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and it is aimed at high school students looking to develop leadership skills and financial literacy. He noted that registration is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Council Member Leon shared that OCTA is conducting a survey to gather feedback on the new Wave fare payment system for OC Bus. He explained that the Wave fair payment system uses pay- as-you-go technology that will allow individuals to load value onto a Wave card or Wave mobile account or use a contactless card to pay when they board a bus. Payment methods will automatically tabulate when individuals have reached their daily or monthly cap. Visit OCbus.com/Wave to complete the survey for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card. Council Member Leon congratulated The Scratch Room, the January Restaurant of the Month. The Scratch Room is located off Lincoln Avenue and Gilbert Street. Fresh Mexican inspired brunch dishes are served at the restaurant, including their famous banana bread and fluffy pancakes. They provide exceptional service, and every detail is a testament to their hard work and passion. Council Member Leon requested adjourning the meeting in memory of former Council Member Jose Diaz’s dad, Jose E. Diaz who passed away recently. He was born on March 23, 1940 and was an Anaheim resident since 2009.
Council Member Leon expressed condolences to the Diaz family.
Council Member Rubalcava shared photographs and highlighted events in District 3. She thanked Anaheim Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee and his team for installing 20 new streetlights on Alberta Street and Philadelphia Street to help address community safety concerns in the neighborhood. Council Member Rubalcava stated that she and Council Member Leon attended The Women of Anaheim Police Department event and highlighted the efforts of sworn women in law enforcement as well as women who provide administrative support at the Police Department. She noted that she is an advocate for ensuring that there is equity and that women are being promoted to various positions in the City, but particularly in law enforcement. Women make up approximately 10% of sworn officers at the Police Department and she recognized the good work they are doing to protect and serve Anaheim. Council Member Rubalcava encouraged residents to subscribe to the District 3 newsletter for updates on community events and initiatives, including resources for the unhoused community. Due to the increase in graffiti in District 3, particularly in the Pauline Street and Sycamore Street area, she reminded everyone to use Anaheim Anytime to report graffiti. She noted that the City responds within 24 to 48 hours to ensure that all neighborhoods remain beautiful and safe. Council Member Rubalcava shared that Neighborhood Services will be hosting a District 3 meeting on February 12 at the Downtown Community Center from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Mayor Aitken shared a photograph and highlighted the U.S. Conference of Mayors where she represented Anaheim on a panel. She noted that she is the current Vice Chair of the Standing Committee on Tourism, Arts, Parks, Entertainment and Sports (TAPES). The conference was an educational experience, and she stated she is thankful for the opportunity to serve as Anaheim’s Mayor and to represent the City of Anaheim on a national stage. Mayor Aitken thanked the Anaheim Fire Department for their efforts in collecting goods for individuals affected by the Los Angeles fires.
She also thanked the Angels Organization for their support in advertising the collection drive.
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6 CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: At 6:20 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered with Council Member Kurtz pulling Item No. 9, Council Member Leon recorded a recusal for Item No. 19, Council Member Rubalcava and Mayor Pro Tem Meeks recording a no vote for Item No. 21, and Council Member Balius recording an abstention for Item No. 22.
MOTION: Council Member Leon moved to waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented, in accordance with reports, certifications, and recommendations furnished each City Council Member, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES – 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES – 0. Motion carried.
1. Receive and file minutes of the Community Services Board meetings of October 10, 2024 and January 9, 2025.
2. Receive and file the list of Professional Services Agreements authorized by the City Manager in December 2024 and the list of Visit Anaheim Subcontractor Agreements approved by the Executive Director of Convention, Sports, and Entertainment in December 2024.
3. Approve the appointment of Anthony Al-Jamie to the Sister City Commission, with a term ending December 31, 2026.
4. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Annual and Five-Year Development Impact Fee Report.
5. Determine that the two (2) improvement projects involving 26 uncontrolled crosswalks are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Title 14, Sections 15301, 15302, 15303 and 15304 of the California Code of Regulations.
6. Accept the bid from Nouveau Elevator California, in the amount of $290,999, to replace 200 escalator steps from escalators 9 and 10 at the Anaheim Convention Center and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to issue a purchase order and execute documents as necessary, in accordance with Bid #9852.
7. Approve Contract Number MA# 106-498332 with Padcor, in the amount of $294,382 plus a 20% contingency, to remove and replace the Katella Avenue theme tower LED readerboard system and repaint the theme tower at the Anaheim Convention Center, and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute all necessary documents related to the agreement, in accordance with Request for Proposals #9828.
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7 8. Approve Master Agreement Contract Number MA# 106-498313 with Quinn Company, in the amount of $254,250 plus applicable tax and a 40% contingency, to provide maintenance and testing services for manual and automatic transfer switches at various locations throughout the City for a five year period; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute all necessary contractual documents related to the agreement, including one year optional renewals commencing after year one of the five year period, in accordance with Bid #9834.
10. Approve Contract Number MA #106-498335 with Hangar One Avionics Inc., in an amount not to exceed $780,036.65 plus applicable tax, for the integration of a helicopter moving map system and video display monitor for the Police Air Support Unit; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute all necessary contractual documents related to the agreement, and exercise any necessary change orders required to complete the work, subject to available budget appropriations, in accordance with RFP #9831.
11. Approve Contract Number MA# 106-498312 with Sorinex Exercise Equipment, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $257,876.87 (which includes all applicable taxes and fees), for the purchase and installation of exercise equipment for the Anaheim Police Department, effective through April 29, 2029; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the contract and related documents.
12. Approve Master Agreement Contract Number MA# 106-498333 with TT FASTER LLC, dba FASTER Asset Solutions, in the amount of $200,000 plus a 30% contingency, for the fleet maintenance software site license and web support services for a five year period; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the contract and related documents, including one year optional renewals commencing after year one of the five year period.
13. Approve an agreement with Woodard & Curran, in the amount of $869,275 plus a 10% contingency for a total contract amount not to exceed $956,203, for the design of the Crescent, Broadview and Victoria Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project, and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the agreement and any related documents and take such actions as are necessary to implement and administer the agreement.
14. Approve the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with CSG Consultants, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $500,000, increasing the maximum compensation amount to $2,500,000, for as-needed plan check, permit processing, and inspection consulting services for the Planning and Building Department Building Services Division; and authorize the Planning and Building Director to execute the amendment and other related documents necessary to implement the amendment.
15. Approve Professional Services Agreements with twelve (12) consulting firms, each in an amount not to exceed $500,000 per year for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,500,000 per consultant, for as-needed plan check, permit processing, and inspection consulting services for the Planning and Building Department Building Services Division, each for a five year term; and authorize the Planning and Building Director to execute the agreements and other related documents necessary to implement the agreements [BPR Consulting Group, LLC; Bureau Veritas North America Inc.; CSG Consultants, Inc.; Hayer Consultants, Inc.; Interwest Consulting Group, Inc.; Jason Addison Smith (JAS) Consulting Services Inc. dba City Council Minutes of January 28, 2025
8 JAS Pacific; Scott Fazekas & Associates, Inc.; The Code Group, Inc. dba VCA Code; TRB and Associates; True North Compliance Services, Inc.; Willdan Engineering; and, 4LEAF, Inc.].
16. Approve Professional Services Agreements with Willdan Engineering and 4Leaf, Inc., each in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for as-needed municipal code enforcement consulting services for the Planning and Building Department Community Preservation and Licensing Division, each for a one year term with two one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Planning and Building Director to execute the agreements and other related documents necessary to implement the agreements.
17. Approve the Joint Use Agreement with the Orange Unified School District regarding scheduling, use, and maintenance of recreational facilities at Anaheim Hills Elementary School for a period of ten years, and authorize the Director of Community Services, or designee, to execute the agreement and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement.
18. Accept an award of $25,000 from South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc.; and approve an agreement with the South Bay Workforce Investment Board, Inc., for the provision of services related to expanding flexible apprenticeships in California through April 30, 2025; increase the Housing and Community Development Department’s Fiscal Year 2024/25 revenue and expenditures budget by $25,000; and authorize the Director of the Housing and Community Development Department, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement and any future modifications.
19. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-014 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Chief of Police or his designee to submit a grant application on behalf of the City of Anaheim to the California Office of Emergency Services, for the 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program Urban Areas Security Initiative [authorize increase of the Police Department’s budget for the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Urban Security Initiative Grand Fund as appropriate, once the grant funds are received].
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Santa Ana for the Urban Areas Security Initiative 2024 and authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU.
Item No. 19 Council Member Leon recorded a recusal for Item No. 19.
MOTION: Council Member Leon moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Meeks. AYES - 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES – 0; ABSTAIN (Recusal) – 1 (Council Member Leon). Motion carried.
20. ORDINANCE NO. 6603 (INTRODUCTION) AN (UN-CODIFIED) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing the campaign contribution limit for the election cycle commencing January 1, 2025, pursuant to Anaheim Municipal Code Section 1.09.050 [contribution limit $2,700].
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9 21. ORDINANCE NO. 6602 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending Chapters 18.04 (Single-Family Residential Zones); 18.08 (Commercial Zones); 18.14 (Public and Special-Purpose Zones); 18.36 (Types of Uses); 18.38 (Supplemental Use Regulations); 18.92 (Definitions); and 18.122 (Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 (SP 2017-1) Zoning and Development Standards) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code; Adjustment No. 10 to the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017- 1 (SP 2017-1) Zoning and Development Standards; and finding and determining that this ordinance is not subject to the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) because it will not have a significant effect on the environment [Development Application No. 2024-00072; Zoning Code Amendment – Transitional Housing and Supportive Housing as a residential use of property; introduced at the Council meeting of January 14, 2025, Item No. 9].
Item No. 21 Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Member Rubalcava recorded a no vote for Item No. 21.
MOTION: Council Member Leon moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES – 5 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Balius, Leon, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES – 2 (Mayor Pro Tem Meeks and Council Member Rubalcava). Motion carried.
22. Approve minutes of the City Council meeting of June 18, 2024.
Item No. 22 Council Member Balius recorded an abstention for Item No. 22.
MOTION: Council Member Leon moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES - 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES – 0; ABSTAIN – 1 (Council Member Balius). Motion carried.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR:
9. Accept the bid from Great Scott Tree Service, Inc., in the amount of $1,600,830.64 plus a 20% contingency, to provide as needed tree maintenance services for the eastern portion of the Anaheim Resort Maintenance District for a five year period; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute all necessary contractual documents related to the agreement, including one year optional renewals commencing after year one of the five year period, in accordance with Bid #9841.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Kurtz inquired if the contract would be paid out of the General Fund.
Director of Public Works Rudy Emami confirmed the contract is paid through the Anaheim Resort Maintenance District which is an assessment of the property owners in the Resort to fund enhanced maintenance.
MOTION: Council Member Kurtz moved to accept the bid from Great Scott Tree Service, Inc., in the amount of $1,600,830.64 plus a 20% contingency, to provide as needed tree maintenance services for the eastern portion of the Anaheim Resort Maintenance District for a five year period; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute all necessary contractual documents related to the agreement, including one year optional renewals commencing after year one of the five year period, in accordance with Bid #9841, seconded by Council Member Balius. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES – 7 City Council Minutes of January 28, 2025
10 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES – 0.
Motion carried.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-agenda items): None
COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING:
Mayor Pro Tem Meeks requested an update on the City’s Rental Inspection Program including the requirements and whether it has made a difference in the quality of housing for residents.
ADJOURNMENT: At 6:25 P.M., Mayor Aitken adjourned the City Council in memory of Jose E.
Diaz, father of former Council Member Jose Diaz.
Respectfully submitted,
Theresa Bass, CMC
City Clerk