11/19/2019 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AND REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
OF NOVEMBER 19, 2019
TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, Subdivision (b), the regular meeting included
teleconference participation by Council Member Denise Barnes from: Marriott Riverwalk, 889 East
Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 with the room location posted in the main lobby of the building.
This Notice and Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location. Public comment on the agenda
from this address was allowed pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3.
The regular meeting of November 19, 2019 was called to order at 3:00 P.M. and adjourned to 4:00
P.M. for lack of a quorum. The regular adjourned meeting of November 19, 2019 was called to order
at 4:00 P.M. in the chambers of Anaheim City Hall, located at 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard. The
meeting notice, agenda and related materials were duly posted on November 14, 2019.
PRESENT: Mayor Harry Sidhu and Council Members Lucille Kring, Jordan Brandman, Jose F.
Moreno, Stephen Faessel, Trevor O'Neil, and Denise Barnes (via teleconference).
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Chris Zapata, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and City Clerk
Theresa Bass
ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM:
William Fitzgerald, Home Owners Maintaining Our Environment, expressed concern regarding the
Anaheim Stadium property negotiations and shared his thoughts of Mayor Sidhu and Council
Members O'Neil, Kring, and Faessel.
Mayor Pro Tern Kring addressed Mr. Fitzgerald comments and requested an apology.
No public comments were received from the teleconferencing site.
CLOSED SESSION: At 4:04 P.M., Mayor Sidhu recessed to closed session for consideration of the
following item:
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Section 54956.8 of the California Government Code
Property: 2000 E. Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA 92806 (APN Nos. 232-011-02, -06, -35, -
36, -37, -38, -39, -40, -41, -42, -43, -44, -47, -48, -50)
Agency Negotiator: Chris Zapata, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Angels Baseball, LP; City of Anaheim
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
At 5:02 P.M., Mayor Sidhu reconvened the Anaheim City Council.
INVOCATION: Cecil Jordan Corkern, Outreach Homeless Ministries
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Stephen Faessel
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Presentations: Recognizing the 2019 Creative Writing Contest winners
City Librarian Audrey Lujan; Carol Latham, Altrusa International of Anaheim; and Christopher
Downing, Anaheim Elementary School Superintendent recognized the 2019 Creative Writing Contest
winners.
Recognizing Anthony Barajas, Devansh Mehta, Masoud Kharazizadeh, and
Sarah English as Anaheim Military Banner Program honorees
Mayor Sidhu recognized and presented proclamations to the Anaheim Military Banner Program
honorees.
Acceptance of Other Recognitions (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing November 23, 2019, as Small Business Saturday
At 5:19 P.M., Mayor Sidhu called to order the Anaheim Public Financing Authority, Anaheim Housing
and Public Improvements Authority, and Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint session with the City
Council).
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Prior to receipt of public comments, an outline of rules for public comments
and a brief decorum statement was provided by City Clerk Theresa Bass.
Cecil Jordan Corkern, Outreach Homeless Ministries, expressed his concern regarding alleged issues
at the Disneyland Corporation.
Bill Wyrick/Beth Davidson expressed their support for Item No. 19 (Coyote Management Plan),
thanked staff for the collaboration, and highlighted the safety of the plan.
R. Joshua Collins, Homeless Advocates for Christ, encouraged City Council to work towards more
permanent supportive housing.
William Fitzgerald, Home Owners Maintaining Our Environment, expressed concern regarding the
Anaheim Stadium property negotiations and encouraged City Council to work for its residents. He
believed the needs of residents and children are being ignored.
Mayor Sidhu addressed students attending the City Council meeting and spoke of the
difference between the 1St Amendment and abusive language.
Mayor Pro Tem Kring clarified for Mr. Fitzgerald that she is a member of St. Columban
Catholic Church in Garden Grove.
Leonard Lahtinen expressed his concern regarding City Council rules of order during City Council
meetings and encouraged them to follow Robert's Rules of Order and to provide Brown Act training.
Duane J. Roberts expressed concern regarding the City's Ticket Policy (Item No. 30) and advised he
would be requesting a third-party inquiry.
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Council Member Brandman responded Mr. Roberts's comments directed to him.
Jennifer Root, Anaheim Union High School District, expressed her opposition to Item No. 16 and
stated there was lack of transparency of this project. She shared the Board of Trustees are opposed
the project and expressed concerns with safety and the flow of traffic.
Annemarie Randle-Trejo, Anaheim Union High School District, expressed her opposition to Item No.
16 and expressed concerns with the lack of transparency and discrepancies in the project.
Bob Donelson expressed his concern regarding rules of order during City Council meetings and
distributed copies of Robert's Rules of Order to City Council. He believed meetings are intended to let
the minority speak.
Francis Halaka expressed his concern regarding the treatment of the homeless in Anaheim and
thanked Council Member Moreno for voicing his concerns. He also commented and expressed
concern with regard to the rules of order during the meeting.
Wes Jones encouraged City Council to cease the Lincoln Avenue Widening Project. In regards to
Item No. 30, he felt there were no issue with the current policy. Lastly, he expressed his concerns
regarding the rules of order during City Council meetings.
David Klawe expressed his support for the Coyote Management Plan, thanked all City staff for their
work, and was impressed with the increased education and outreach. He urged City Council to vote
in favor of improved measure plans.
Vern Nelson expressed his concern regarding rules of order during City Council meetings. He
expressed concern regarding Item No. 31 and encouraged City Council to reject its adoption.
Mark Richard Daniels thanked City Council for Anaheim's participation in the Meet on Beach event
held on November 17, 2019, specifically Council Member Barnes. He expressed his opposition to
Item No. 16 and encouraged City Council to cease the project. He also encouraged City Council to
help the homeless who will be out in the elements during the impending storm.
Paul Hyek reported that AB 143 (Quirk-Silva) determines bussing is not required to any shelter within
a quarter-mile of a bus stop.
Mike Robbins expressed concern regarding corruption within the City Council.
Jeanine Robbins expressed her concern regarding the rules of order during City Council meetings.
She also expressed her concern regarding providers who work with the homeless and encouraged
City Council to review services that are being offered. She expressed concern regarding a fundraiser
for Council Member Faessel held on December 12, 2019, sponsored by the Anaheim Chamber of
Commerce.
Cheryl Moi expressed her disappointment with Council Member Faessel's lack of support for helping
residents at Rancho La Paz Mobile Home Park. She spoke in support of Mayor's Sidhu recall and
thanked Council Member Barnes for her support and participation at their festival.
Richard Rodriguez expressed concern regarding his treatment by officials while his encampment was
cleared in the Santa Ana riverbed and stated being harassed by a security officer.
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Thomas Fielder, Housing as a Human Right Orange County, encouraged City Council to stop by their
booth to advertise Homeless and Hunger Awareness Week and urged Anaheim to open up more
portable restrooms for the convenience of the homeless.
David Duran expressed his concern regarding the 24 homeless deaths in Orange County in October
2019.
Kenneth Batiste expressed concern for City Council's lack of support for the homeless and believed
the community is the reflection of our country.
Taylor Ogata expressed concern regarding visitor parking at his apartment complex and encouraged
City Council to address the issue. He encouraged City Council to help the homeless who will be out in
the elements during the impending storm.
Rhonda Moynihan encouraged City Council to place security measures at all City buildings. She
thanked Council Member Faessel for his attendance at a recent District 5 meeting and his
accessibility. She expressed concern regarding a marijuana dispensary on Lincoln Avenue and
encouraged City Council to investigate.
Nohline L'Ecuyer addressed Item No. 16 and advised that the school district never contacted her
regarding any community meetings to discuss the item. She spoke in regards to a parking lot being
built at the school and expressed she was in favor of the environmental report
Council Member Barnes advised she had no public speakers at her teleconference location.
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
City Manager Chris Zapata announced the City's negotiation team would meet with the Angels again
on Friday, November 22, 2019. Regarding Community Workforce Agreements, Mr. Zapata reported
the ad-hoc committee, consisting of Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Brandman and Faessel, has
made progress and a proposal would come forward for consideration at the December 3, 2019,
Council meeting.
Update on Council Ad-Hoc Committee for Homelessness
Community Preservation & Licensing Manager Sandra Sagert provided an update on Council Ad-Hoc
Committee for Homelessness. She reported the Ad-Hoc Committee met on November 7, 2019, and
discussed the current situation with the unsheltered homeless population and the current population
within homeless shelters.
Ms. Sagert advised a Request for Proposal (RFP) was drafted and components included the
following: a temporary emergency shelter with 50-100 beds; a citywide location request with
preference in District 2; the focus on females, families, couples, and pets; City commitment to
expedite; a private/public partnership would be preferred; a two-year partnership with an operator with
an additional one-year option, and lastly the Ad-Hoc Committee would make its recommendations to
City Council for award.
Ms. Sagert advised the draft RFP was distributed to the Ad-Hoc committee for review and comments
were received from key departments. She advised she will incorporate those comments and will
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redistribute the RFP to the committee for review. Upon approval of the RFP, it will be released in
order to quickly review proposals and understand the potential options the City has moving forward.
DISCUSSION: Council Member Moreno expressed his concern that the item was not agendized and
would like to see it agendized in the future.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, City Manager Chris Zapata advised he would be
making a recommendation to the negotiating team regarding the release date of the Anaheim
Stadium appraisal. He further advised that because the negotiation is in process, the strategic value
of releasing or not releasing the appraisal is undetermined at this time but will be a topic of discussion
sooner rather than later.
City Attorney Robert Fabela clarified that since the item regarding Ad-Hoc Committee for
Homelessness was on the agenda under the City Manager's Updates, it could be discussed by City
Council.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Ms. Sagert advised a location was discussed but
leaving the option open to "Citywide" allows for investigating other locations with a preference to
District 2. She also advised the responders to the RFP would be required to respond with a
public/private partnership funding source. Ms. Sagert further clarified the new shelter would be low-
barrier with a focus on families and females.
Council Member Moreno requested an agenda item in order to bring Dr. Adela Cruz from Anaheim
Union High School District to provide an update on homelessness within the school district.
Council Member Brandman thanked staff for their work on the Ad-Hoc Committee for Homelessness.
In response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiry, Ms. Sagert advised the City would not be in violation
of the settlement agreement. She also advised that if at any time, all of the homeless shelters were
full, the anti-camping ordinance could not be enforced. She further advised that there were currently
17 beds available, with an average of 5-10 beds available per day. She advised that at the Salvation
Army they have been full for four days. For women, the La Mesa Shelter, which has been open for
six months, has been full six times.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Kring inquiry, Ms. Sagert advised vacancy at the shelters ebbs and
flows for a variety of reasons, such as individuals being moved out to permanent supportive housing,
individuals that exit on their own, or those exited by the shelter.
At 6:47 P.M., Mayor Sidhu recessed the Anaheim City Council to address the Anaheim Housing and
Public Improvements Authority, and Anaheim Housing Authority, reconvening at 7:07 P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR: At 7:07 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered with Mayor Pro Tern
Kring pulling Item No. 09 and Council Member Moreno pulling Item No. 16 for separate discussion
and consideration.
MOTION: Council Member O'Neil moved to waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and to
adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented, in accordance with reports, certifications,
and recommendations furnished each City Council member and as listed on the consent calendar,
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seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Kring. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Sidhu and Council
Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
B105 8. Receive and file minutes of the Sister City Commission meeting of September 23, 2019.
10. Approve the Investment Portfolio Report for October 2019.
D117
11. Approve carryover expenditure appropriations, in the amount of $100,891,516, from fiscal
D106 year 2018/19 to fiscal year 2019/20 for projects previously approved by the City Council but
not yet completed.
D180 12. Accept the proposal of Crisp Enterprises, Inc., dba Crisp Imaging, in the estimated annual
cost of $200,000 to $300,000, for reprographic services for a three year period with two one-
year optional renewals, and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal options in
accordance with RFP #9359.
D180 13. Accept the bid of Mythics, Inc., in the amount of $2,007,141.48, for the purchase of Oracle
enterprise software licenses and related annual support for new servers supporting the
SCADA Network in Anaheim Public Utilities, and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise
annual support renewals subject to available budget appropriations in accordance with Bid
#9358.
D180 14. Waive the sealed bidding requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the Purchasing
Agent to issue a master agreement purchase order to Vintra, Inc., in the amount of $35,988
plus applicable tax, for the purchase of a subscription to the FulcrumAI Cloud Organization
Plan software solution and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue master agreement
purchase orders for future year renewals, in accordance with approved budget appropriations.
AGR- 15. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, HYM Engineering, Inc., in the amount of
11765 $750,800, for the West Street and Citron Street Sidewalk Gap Closure Improvements Project
and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to contract
retentions.
AGR- 17. Approve a California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CaIWORKs) Agreement
11767 with Career Development Solutions, LLC dba New Horizons Career Development Solutions,
in the amount of $150,000, for the provision of occupational skills training, effective November
1, 2019 through June 30, 2021, and authorize the Community and Economic Development
Director, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement.
AGR 18. Approve an agreement with Topp Strategies, in the amount of $10,000 per month, for state
8136.8 legislative and regulatory advocacy services for a term of twenty-four (24) months with an
option to extend the agreement for two one-year renewals and authorize the City Manager to
execute and administer the agreement.
D159 19. Approve proposed changes to the previously approved Coyote Management Plan providing
information and education on coyote management techniques and a tiered response plan for
ensuring public safety and determine that the plan is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15307, 15308 and 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of
the California Code of Regulations (Continued from the City Council meeting of October 29,
2019, Item No. 06).
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AGR-11769 20. Approve a License Agreement with the Orange County Water District (OCWD), for a one-time
fee payment of$1,148, for use of OCWD property to access the Linda Vista Complex for a 25
year term, commencing on October 16, 2019, and authorize the Public Utilities General
Manager to execute the agreement and any other related documents and take the necessary
actions to implement and administer the agreement.
21. Approve the Agreement for Future Supply Actions Funding Program with the Metropolitan
AGR-11770 Water District of Southern California, in the reimbursement grant amount not to exceed
$200,000, for the Regional Assessment of Stormwater Capture, Treatment, and Infiltration for
Groundwater Enhancement Study, for a term through December 31, 2021; authorize the
Public Works Director to execute the Grant Agreement and take the necessary actions to
implement and administer the Grant Agreement; and increase the revenue and expenditure
appropriations in the Public Works Department fiscal year 2019/20 budget.
22. Approve Safety Consulting Services Agreements, in a total amount not to exceed $300,000
AGR-11772 per consultant with authorization for up to 15% in extra work, for as-needed safety consulting
AGR-11773 services to the Anaheim Public Utilities Department, for a three year term with two one-year
AGR-11774 extensions; authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designee, to execute the
agreements and take necessary actions to implement and administer the agreements
separately with the following prequalified consultants: Alta Environmental, L.P., Global
Environmental Network, Inc., and Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt, Consulting Engineers, Inc.,
and such other safety consultants as the department may prequalify during the term of the
agreement; and authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and
conditions of the agreements, as determined by the City Attorney.
23. Approve an agreement with John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects, Inc., in the amount of
AGR 11768 $2,188,066 with a 20% contingency for extra services, for the design and construction support
services for the Utilities Crew Quarters Building and Sustainability Education Center Project;
authorize the Public Utilities General Manager to execute the agreement and any other related
documents and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement; and
authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the
agreement, as determined by the City Attorney.
24. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with CleanFleets.net LLC, in an amount not to
AGR 11771 exceed $50,000 per contract year, for monitoring the City's Fleet Emissions Compliance for a
two year term with three one-year renewal terms for a total not to exceed contract amount of
$250,000, and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the agreement and any
related documents necessary and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer
the agreement.
D114 25. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-133 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing the dates and times of regular meetings of the City Council
for the 2020 calendar year.
D182 26. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-134 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing withdrawal from the Power Agency of California.
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D175 27. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-135 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Director of Public Works or designee to submit an application to
the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation for the Watersmart
Grants: Drought Resiliency Projects for Fiscal Year 2020 for the La Palma/Richfield: Urban
Model for Storm Water Detention and Infiltration Project and if awarded, authorizing the
acceptance of such grant on behalf of the city and amending the budget accordingly and
determining that these actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Class 2, Section 15302
(Replacement or Reconstruction) (grant funds in the amount of $750,000).
D175 28. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-136 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting the Measure M2 Expenditure Report and authorizing the City of
Anaheim Finance Director to sign and submit the expenditure report to the Orange County
Transportation Authority on behalf of the City of Anaheim.
29. RESOLUTION NO. 2019-137 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
P124 CITY OF ANAHEIM accepting certain deeds conveying to the City of Anaheim certain real
properties or interests therein (City Deed No. 12324; in conjunction with the Nohl Ranch Road
and Nohl Canyon Road Intersection Improvements Project and for future City rights-of-way).
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
D116 9. Approve recognitions for the Ponderosa Elementary School's electrical safety essay contest
winners, Ponderosa Elementary School student Marlene Garcia, and Ponderosa Elementary
School Principal Dr. Yadira Moreno.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tern Kring requested the addition of Yeimi Rapalo and Kariana Loza to the
list of students to be recognized.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Kring moved to approve recognitions for the Ponderosa Elementary
School's electrical safety essay contest winners, Ponderosa Elementary School student Marlene
Garcia, and Ponderosa Elementary School Principal Dr. Yadira Moreno as amended, adding Yeimi
Rapalo and Kariana Loza as students to be recognized, seconded by Council Member O'Neil. ROLL
CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno,
Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Motion carried.
16. Direct staff to cease work on the right-of-way acquisition and construction phases of the
D175 Lincoln Avenue Widening Improvements Project from West Street to Harbor Boulevard until
there is sufficient support from the project stakeholders and complete and closeout the
engineering and environmental phase with formal adoption of the environmental document at
a later date.
Public Works Director Rudy Emami presented the staff report and advised that staff recommends that
work cease on the right-of-way acquisition and construction phases of the Lincoln Avenue Widening
Improvements from West Street to Harbor Boulevard Project until there is sufficient support from the
project stakeholders. He advised that staff is recommending the completion of the engineering and
environmental phase with the formal adoption of the environmental document at a later date.
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Mr. Emami advised that the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways identifies Lincoln
Avenue as a Primary Arterial Highway, which is typically a six-lane divided facility with no on-street
parking. The majority of Lincoln Avenue is a six lane Primary Arterial Highway with the exception of
this segment and the segment of East Street to Evergreen Street, which is in the right-of-way
acquisition phase.
Mr. Emami advised the project was originally proposed to solve a number of concerns from the
community in addition to eliminating traffic congestion and neighborhood cut-through traffic. He
advised the other benefits of the project were to improve the landscape, drainage issues, and
aesthetics of the corridor.
Mr. Emami advised that staff met with community members and key stakeholders on numerous
occasions to learn about their specific operational needs in order to complete preliminary engineering
and environmental analysis. He further advised that despite the number of public and private
meetings with the public and key stakeholders to explain the safety and traffic needs and the benefits
of the project, there is still some opposition. He advised that staff studied three scenarios:
Option No. 1 - requires delivering the project design as committed to the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA), including the approval of the environmental document. This option
allows the City to be reimbursed the entire grant, in the amount of $590,000; the balance of the
expenditures are to be funded with Gas Tax. The alignment will shift the roadway to the north. The
properties on the north side will be required to dedicate property per the approved alignment upon the
property owner performing significant development or redevelopment.
Option No. 2 — does not require approving the environmental document but does postpone all
future phases of the project. Based upon OCTA's initial evaluation of the City's work on the
engineering work completed to date, a net difference of approximately $125,000 between the eligible
salvage value and initial payment received by the City will need to be refunded to OCTA, plus earned
interest. Under this option, the City is not eligible to reapply for a Measure M2 grant for the project's
engineering and environmental phase in the future, potentially costing the City an additional $750,000
to $1,000,000. The entire project's expenditures are funded with Gas Tax. If no action is taken on the
environmental document, the alignment reverts to the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan
and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways with required property dedications on both
sides of the street, from the centerline equally.
Option No. 3 - does not require approving the environmental document but does postpone all
future phases of the project. The City will refund OCTA the reimbursed M2 funds, in the amount of
$390,000 plus earned interest, and forgo the reimbursement of the grant balance of $200,000. This is
the only option where the City can reapply for a Measure M2 grant for the project's engineering and
environmental phase in the future. The entire project's expenditures are funded with Gas Tax. This
will also require the alignment revert to the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan and the
Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways with required property dedications on both sides of
the street, from the centerline equally.
Mr. Emami advised that no property will be acquired with this action and direction is to also receive
stakeholder support prior to moving forward with the project. He further advised that City Council
action would be required for any future grant applications. He also noted the segment would be
reassessed for any safety improvements that can be completed now. If City Council directs staff to
proceed with the project per the recommendations, staff will bring back the environmental document
for adoption at a later date. Once adopted, staff will close out the project with OCTA and request final
reimbursement.
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DISCUSSION: Council Member Moreno confirmed that Council previously approved a resolution
seeking grants for the Lincoln Widening Project and an agenda item on the December 2016 Council
meeting to move forward with the project. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry of when
outreach was conducted for the project, Mr. Emami advised that an extensive community outreach
program was completed with requests to the school districts for their assistance and participation.
Council Member confirmed that the outreach was not conducted until the fall of 2016. He further
stated that this project was the impetus of creating the sunshine ordinance as it relates to community
projects in order to obtain community input in the beginning of a project.
Council Member Moreno noted that his constituents were overwhelmingly opposed to the project. He
expressed his support for ceasing the project and welcomed discussion to decide between Option
Nos. 1 and 3.
Mayor Pro Tern Kring expressed her support for Option No. 1. Mr. Emami clarified that, when looking
at the alignment, they considered the greatest public good with the least private injury which is why all
alignments were considered. He advised that Option No. 1 is the recommended option. Mayor Pro
Tern Kring expressed her support for the item.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Kring moved to approve Option 1 as presented, seconded by Council
Member O'Neil.
DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Barnes' inquiry, Mr. Emami clarified that Option No. 1
ceases the project and moves the alignment 8' 3" to the north of where it is today. He further clarified
there is an appeals process for the environmental process that could be challenged but he felt
confident it is defensible if legally challenged.
In response to Council Member Barnes' inquiry, Mr. Emami clarified that Option No. 2 would lessen
the amount of money the City would need to repay the Orange County Transportation Authority
(OCTA) and would preclude the City from reapplying for Measure M2 grants in the future.
In response to Council Member Faessel's inquiry, Mr. Emami clarified that the project cannot continue
without the support from the community. He further advised the City does not have the properties to
move forward with the project and would require support from the property owners or condemnation
of the properties, which he does not believe would happen. He also noted the item would need to
come back for City Council approval which he does not believe would receive any support.
In response to Council Member Faessel's inquiry, Mr. Emami clarified the true swing between Option
No. 1 and Option No. 3 is $600,000. He also confirmed the money could be used for other
improvement projects.
Council Member Brandman noted that he originally supported the item when introduced and was
supported by constituents of the Colony at the time. He stated that later he became aware of the
concerns by residents and apprehension of the project by business owners and the school district.
He expressed his support for Option No. 3 and would be committed to advocating funding to replace
any deficit in order to make the City whole.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry regarding the approval of the alignment, Mr. Emami
advised that if the project was to come back for approval, the property owners impacted would lose
eight feet of buildable property which would be compensated by the City. Council Member Moreno
stated that if Council does not take any action on the alignment, the properties will not be impacted
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and is a do no harm at this point. He further stated the cost the City was bearing by this action was
cost that was triggered by a previous Council. In response to Council Member Moreno, Mr. Emami
clarified that Option No. 3 is the only option where the City can reapply for a Measure M2 grant for the
Project's engineering and environmental phase in the future.
SUBSIDIARY MOTION: Council Member Moreno moved to amend the motion to cease the project
and approve Option No. 3, seconded by Council Member Brandman.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Sidhu expressed his support for Option No. 1. In response to Council Member
Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Emami advised that should the project come back, the alignment would be
reanalyzed.
Council Member Moreno inquired if the Mayor, as the OCTA representative, championed to have the
Master Plan of Arterials changed to reassure residents the project has ceased. Mayor Sidhu shared
he has not been sworn into the position.
SUBSIDIARY MOTION: Council Member Moreno moved to amend the motion to cease the project
and approve Option No. 3, seconded by Council Member Brandman. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 2
(Council Members Brandman and Moreno); NOES — 4 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring,
Faessel, and O'Neil); ABSTENTION — 1 (Council Member Barnes). Motion failed.
MOTION OF ORDER: Council Member Moreno moved to bifurcate the question to take a separate
vote to cease the project and the option on the table, seconded by Council Member Brandman.
ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 3 (Council Members Barnes, Brandman, and Moreno); NOES —4
(Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Faessel, and O'Neil). Motion failed.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Kring moved to cease work on the right-of-way acquisition and construction
phases of the Lincoln Avenue Widening Improvements Project from West Street to Harbor Boulevard
until there is sufficient support from the project stakeholders and approve Option No. 1 as presented,
seconded by Council Member O'Neil. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5 (Mayor Sidhu and Council
Members Kring, Barnes, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 2 (Council Members Brandman and Moreno).
Motion carried.
D112 30. Review the City's Ticket Policy adopted by the City Council on January 27, 2009.
City Attorney Robert Fabela introduced the item and reported that tickets and the use of tickets are
governed by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), which has series of regulations that
account for how public agencies and public officials disclose the use of tickets. He noted that in the
absence of a ticket policy, public officials would have to treat tickets as gifts or compensation and
disclose.
Mr. Fabela reported the FPPC has set up a procedure for agencies that provide tickets to their
officials that, if utilized, will result in tickets not qualifying as gifts under the political format. Under this
policy, the official may accept the tickets if there is a public purpose achieved through that official's
use of the ticket. He noted that if a local agency wishes to take advantage of the exception to the gift
rules, the FPPC requires the legislative body of the local agency to adopt a written policy governing
the distribution of tickets or passes. The public official would then have to disclose the distribution
and use of tickets on an FPPC Form 802 (Tickets Provided by Agency Report).
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City Clerk Theresa Bass clarified that the Policy applies to every member, officer, employee, or
consultant of the City of Anaheim who is required to file an annual Statement of Economic Interests or
the City's current Conflict of Interest Code. She further noted the Policy governs the distribution of all
tickets or passes received by the City that provide admission to City venues, which include the
Anaheim Convention Center, Angel Stadium of Anaheim, the Honda Center, the Grove of Anaheim,
or any other facility owned, controlled, or operated by the City.
Ms. Bass highlighted Section 5.3 of the Policy, which identifies the permissible public purposes for
distributing tickets or passes to City officials. She clarified the use must be disclosed on FPPC Form
802, which requires identifying information regarding the agency, the organization distributing the
tickets or passes, a description of the event, the officials and/or organizations or individuals receiving
the complimentary tickets or passes, the number of tickets received, the face value of each ticket or
pass, and the specific governmental or public purpose for which the distribution was made. She
further advised that pursuant to the Policy, the City must complete and post the FPPC Form 802 on
the City's website within thirty (30) days of distributing the ticket or pass. Lastly, she noted the
reporting documents could be found on the City's Transparency in City Government page
(www.anaheim.net/Transparency).
DISCUSSION: Council Member Moreno advised that he agendized the item due to an article in the
OC Weekly and wanted to make it clear to the public. He supports the policy and felt this was an
opportunity for the City Council to address any concerns.
In response to Council Member Moreno inquiry on the manner in which unused tickets can be
distributed, Mr. Fabela advised that he would need to explore the rules of the FPPC regarding the
donation of unused tickets.
Council Member Faessel stated that he works to behest every ticket he receives to non-profits.
Mayor Pro Tern Kring noted that staff has a list of staff that may be able to use the tickets.
Council Member Brandman supported the idea of providing unused tickets to staff and residents who
may want the opportunity to use the unused tickets.
No action taken.
E127 31. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, ordering the submission of a proposed amendment to the
City Charter to the electors of said city at the General Municipal Election to be held in said city
on November 3, 2020 (Measure No. — increase the number of members on the Anaheim
Library Board from five to seven).
City Clerk Theresa Bass presented the staff report and advised that Section 908 of the City Charter
currently provides that the Library Board shall consist of five (5) members. At the February 19
Council meeting, Council Member Moreno requested that staff prepare a proposed ballot measure to
be placed on the November 2020 ballot amending the City Charter to increase the member size of
the Library Board. She advised the proposed amendment increases the number of members on the
Anaheim Library Board from five (5) to seven (7).
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Ms. Bass reported that in March 2017, the City Council restructured the membership of certain
boards and commissions to seven (7) in order to make the boards and commissions reflective of the
City's by-district election system, with the exception of the Library Board which is governed by
Section 908 of the City Charter. Currently, Library Board is comprised of five members and is
excluded from the by-district appointment method. The proposed Charter amendment would allow
each district council member one appointment to the Board.
Ms. Bass advised that if adopted, the proposed ballot measure would be placed on the ballot for the
November 3, 2020 general municipal election. She reported the Orange County Registrar of Voters
has estimated the cost of placing the proposed Charter Amendment measure on the November 2020
ballot between $137,000 and $173,000. Additionally, the cost of including any additional citywide
measure on the ballot, thereafter, is estimated to be $8,500.
DISCUSSION: Discussion Mayor Sidhu expressed his opposition to the item.
Council Member Moreno thanked the City Clerk for bringing the item forward and viewed it as a
clean-up item. He noted this is the only board that was not included in the board and commission
restructuring in March 2017. He stated he was not in support of moving forward with an item this
evening as a standalone measure due to the cost, but would support bringing it forward if another
amendment or measure was brought forward by Council at a later date. Council Member Moreno
further stated that he felt the item was important in order to have all districts represented. Council
Member Moreno referenced an idea to keep the Library Board as is and bring on two members from
unrepresented districts as ex officio with the ex officio position rotating throughout each district
annually.
Mayor Pro Tern Kring expressed her opposition to the item and did not support increasing the board
to seven (7) and felt the low number of previous applicants for the position warranted keeping the
board to five (5).
In response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiry, Ms. Bass clarified that Library Board meetings are
open to the public and allow for public comment. Council Member O'Neil referenced the Library
Board website that indicates that City Council may appoint one or more emeritus members to serve at
the pleasure of the Council (AMC1.04.750) and that emeritus members would have all rights and
privileges as board members, except voting rights and would not be counted for purposes of
determining a quorum.
In response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiry, Ms. Bass advised the appointments of the emeritus
members could be agendized for City Council appointment and consideration.
In response to Council Member Brandman's inquiry, Ms. Bass clarified that the estimate provided is
the additional cost to place a citywide measure on the November 2020 Election ballot. In response to
Council Member Brandman, the cost estimate as provided by the Registrar of Voters may change, as
we get closer to the election.
Council Member Faessel expressed his interest in seeing the item return to City Council in the future.
MOTION: Council Member Moreno moved to postpone Item No. 31 until July 2020, seconded by
Council Member Brandman. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members
Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Motion carried
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PUBLIC HEARING:
C280 32. ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2019-00165
C420 (DEV2019-00092)
ADJUSTMENT NO. 13 TO THE DISNEYLAND SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 92-1 (SPN92-1S)
ADJUSTMENT NO. 16 TO THE ANAHEIM RESORT SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 92-2 (SPN92-2Z)
ADJUSTMENT NO. 10 TO THE HOTEL CIRCLE SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 93-1 (SPN93-1J)
ADJUSTMENT NO. 9 TO THE ANAHEIM CANYON SPECIFIC PLAN (SPN2015-000011)
ADJUSTMENT NO. 1 TO THE BEACH BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2017-1
(SPN2017-00001 A)
AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE ANAHEIM RESORT IDENTITY PROGRAM (MIS2019-00711)
AMENDMENT TO THE PLATINUM TRIANGLE MASTER LAND USE PLAN (MIS2019-
00712)
PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide
PROPOSED: A City-initiated amendment to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim Municipal Code
modifying Chapters 18.04 (Single-Family Residential Zones); 18.06 (Multiple-Family
Residential Zones); 18.08 (Commercial Zones); 18.10 (Industrial Zones); 18.14 (Public and
Special-Purpose Zones); 18.16 (Regulatory Permits); 18.20 (Platinum Triangle Mixed Use
(PTMU) Overlay Zone); 18.22 (Brookhurst Commercial Corridor (BCC) Overlay Zone); 18.32
(Mixed Use (MU) Overlay Zone); 18.36 (Types of Uses); 18.38 (Supplemental Use
Regulations); 18.40 (General Development Standards); 18.42 (Parking and Loading); 18.44
(Signs); 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening); 18.62 (Administrative Reviews); 18.76 (Zoning
Amendments); 18.92 (Definitions); 18.114 (Disneyland Specific Plan No. 92-1 (SP 92-1));
18.116 (Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2 (SP 92-2)); 18.118 (Hotel Circle Specific Plan
No. 93-1 (SP 93-1)); 18.120 (Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan No. 2015-1 (SP 2015-1)); and
18.122 (Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 (SP 2017-1) Zoning and Development
Standards); and, The Anaheim Resort Identity Program and Platinum Triangle Master Land
Use Plan; to provide clarity, create consistency of terms and definitions, streamline approval
processes and amend development standards to reflect current market trends.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council will consider whether the proposed
action is exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation
per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3).
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Approved and recommended City Council approval with modifications relating to the location
of trashcans and modifications relating to decorative pedestrian walkways and private patios
within structural setbacks. VOTE: 5-0 (Chairperson Pro-Tempore Keys and Commissioners
Armstrong, Meeks, Vadodaria and White voted yes. Chairperson Lieberman and
Commissioner Mulleady were absent) (Planning Commission meeting of October 14, 2019).
ORDINANCE NO. 6473 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM amending Chapters 18.04 (Single-Family Residential Zones); 18.06 (Multiple-
Family Residential Zones); 18.08 (Commercial Zones); 18.10 (Industrial Zones); 18.14 (Public
and Special-Purpose Zones); 18.16 (Regulatory Permits); 18.20 (Platinum Triangle Mixed Use
(PTMU) Overlay Zone); 18.22 (Brookhurst Commercial Corridor (BCC) Overlay Zone); 18.32
(Mixed Use (MU) Overlay Zone); 18.36 (Types Of Uses); 18.38 (Supplemental Use
Regulations); 18.40 (General Development Standards); 18.42 (Parking and Loading); 18.44
(Signs); 18.46 (Landscaping and Screening); 18.62 (Administrative Reviews); 18.76 (Zoning
Amendments); 18.92 (Definitions); 18.114 (Disneyland Specific Plan No. 92-1 (SP 92-1));
18.116 (Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2 (SP 92-2)); 18.118 (Hotel Circle Specific Plan
No. 93-1 (SP 93-1)); 18.120 (Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan No. 2015-1 (SP 2015-1)); and
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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; and, the Anaheim Resort
Identity Program and Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan; and finding and determining
that this ordinance is exempt from 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 (Zoning Code
Amendment No. 2019-00165) (Adjustment No. 13 to the Disneyland Specific Plan No. 92-1
(SPN92-1S)) (Adjustment No. 16 to the Anaheim Resort Specific Plan No. 92-2 (SPN92-2Z))
(Adjustment No. 10 to the Hotel Circle Specific Plan No. 93-1 (SPN93-1J)) Adjustment No. 9
to the Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan (SPN2015-000011)) (Adjustment No. 1 to the Beach
Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 (SPN2017-00001A)) (Amendment No. 3 to the Anaheim
Resort Identity Program (MIS2019-00711)) (Amendment to the Platinum Triangle Master Land
Use Plan (MIS2019-00712)) (DEV2019-00092).
Building and Planning Director Ted White reported the item is a City-initiated code amendment to
Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code and is a part of the City's ongoing code streamlining and
improvement program to create the best zoning code possible.
Mr. White reported the proposed amendments would create flexibility for single-family residential uses
by allowing water heaters and water softeners in side and rear setbacks, to be consistent with the
way the City treats air conditioning units and allows trash and recycling containers to be stored,
without screening, when located outside of the front yard setback. He noted that this language
already exists in Title 10 of the Anaheim Municipal Code so the amendment would provide
consistency between Title 10 and Title 18. The amendment would also clarify that accessory
buildings and structures that are connected to the main residence by a roofed breezeway are allowed
to encroach into side and rear setbacks.
Mr. White reported the amendments would also provide code flexibility for businesses by allowing EV
chargers within setback areas or flexibility in screening requirements, and allowing a broader range of
screening materials for outdoor storage uses, such as steel, wood, or vinyl through the processing of
a Minor Conditional Use Permit. Currently, only masonry walls are permitted to screen outdoor
storage uses. The code amendment would also clean up provisions of the code relating to towing
services by reducing parking requirements for indoor and outdoor tow yards. The code currently
requires tow yards to be parked at the same standard as office uses, and this would make them
consistent with warehousing parking standards. The amendment would also permit marquee signs,
electronic reader boards, and murals by Minor Conditional Use Permit rather than by Conditional Use
Permit (CUP). To note, this amendment does not change the list of uses that are permitted to request
a marquee or reader board sign, such as churches, auto dealerships, schools, and theaters.
Mr. White reported the proposed code amendment includes a number of changes to the various
specific plans and master plans in the City. The Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan would be amended
to allow light industrial uses by CUP within the commercial zone, Development Area 5, of the specific
plan. The Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plan would be amended to allow hotels by CUP in the
High Intensity Office Zone of the Platinum Triangle. The Anaheim Resort Specific Plan would be
amended to reduce regulatory barriers to providing day care for employees and others in the Resort
by allowing Day Care Centers subject to the approval of a CUP. It would also allow reductions of up
to 50% of the Code-required parking for hotels, subject to the approval of an Administrative
Adjustment, if the hotel provides dedicated parking and loading areas for transportation network
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companies, such as Uber or Lyft. The final piece would be to reassign the approval authority for Final
Site Plans in The Disneyland Resort, Anaheim Resort, and Hotel Circle Specific Plan to the Planning
Director. These specific plans currently require Planning Commission review and approval of Final
Site Plans as a Reports and Recommendation item to verify that the projects are in substantial
conformance with the design guidelines and development standards of the specific plans. If the
project complies, the code states that the Planning Commission shall approve the Final Site Plan.
The proposed amendment would streamline the project approval process, saving both time and
money for projects that meet code requirements. Pursuant to the Code procedures for Planning
Director reviews, the Planning Director would still be able to refer Final Site Plans to the Planning
Commission at their discretion when it is determined that the general public interest warrants such
referral. For projects that require discretionary approval, such as a conditional use permit or
variance, the Planning Director would automatically refer any Final Site Plan to the Planning
Commission. Finally, there are two planning documents that will be amended to allow greater
flexibility for public improvements, such as lighting and bus benches. The Anaheim Resort Identity
Program and Platinum Triangle Master Land Use Plans would be amended to allow the Public Works
and Planning & Building Directors to sign off on minor modifications to the public realm when such
modifications provide improvements to safety, technology and functionality. He stated that staff
recommends City Council approval of this Zoning Code Amendment as it will provide staff, decision
makers, and members of the public with clearer standards, procedures, and definitions for
development projects and land use decisions.
Council Member Barnes left the meeting at 8:38 P.M.
Mayor Sidhu opened the public hearing.
William Fitzgerald, Home Owners Maintaining Our Environment, expressed concern that the changes
in the item will help support the financial supporters of some members of the City Council. He
expressed concern regarding City Council rules of order during City Council meetings.
Mayor Sidhu closed the public hearing.
DISCUSSION: In response to Council Member Faessel's inquiry, Mr. White clarified the proposed
amendment would allow up to a 50% reduction in the number of parking spaces subject to the
approval. In contacting stakeholders, he noted there is less need for parking now that more patrons
are using Uber and Lyft type services.
In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. White advised that all parking-related
Administrative Adjustments are under the authority of the Planning Director. He also noted that
decisions are made with heavy weight on parking studies prepared by traffic engineers. He also
advised that they would be monitoring national standards regarding parking standards.
Principal Planner Susan Kim advised there is a current trend in an excess of parking due to the uses
of Uber and Lyft services. She also noted that more hoteliers have shared parking agreements and/or
are leveraging valet parking for these extra spaces. She advised most hotels would reference the
Urban Land Institute's (ULI) Shared Parking analysis and show available parking spaces during
expected full occupancy of the hotel's parking lot.
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In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. White advised that technical experts would be
used for any parking-related Administrative Adjustments.
Mayor Pro Tern Kring expressed her support of the item.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Kring moved to approve Item No. 32, seconded by Council Member
Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Brandman,
Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. ABSENT — 1 (Council Member Barnes). Motion carried;
ordinance introduced.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-agenda items): None
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION/AGENDA REQUESTS:
Council Member Faessel addressed a public comment and thanked the Police Department, Code
Enforcement, and the Public Works Department for closing an illegal dispensary on Lincoln Avenue
last Thursday. He reported the opening of Jacaranda Park, the first dog park in District 5. He thanked
Reborn Cabinets for participating in Baths for the Brave and installing a new bathroom for a veteran
and Anaheim High School graduate. He reported he joined his colleagues at the Veterans Day
Ceremony last Monday, thanked residents for attending a District 5 Town Hall meeting at St. Anthony
Claret Church, and his participation with Community Policing Officer Arlene Harris on a flashlight walk
with residents in the Via Frontera community. He wished Ms. Harris well on her upcoming retirement
and wished all a Happy Thanksgiving.
Council Member Brandman reported he met with Esther Wallace and WAND about the homeless
shelter proposal and ad hoc committee where attendees were supporting of exploring the shelter and
looked forward to additional information. He reported his attendance at the Orange County Water
District and Orange County Sanitation District's final expansion groundbreaking ceremony of the
Groundwater Replenishment System on November 8 and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Council Member Moreno shared information about a community meeting regarding the Anaheim
Ballet, announced an Orange County Congregation Community (OCCO) forum on housing, the
census, and immigration on November 21 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, and thanked staff for
meeting with him about activating vacant properties as community amenities and for providing him
with the supplemental budget list. He requested an agenda item in December for Adela Cruz from the
Anaheim Union High School District to present on the consequences of student homelessness,
concurred by Council Members Brandman and Faessel. He requested the meeting adjourn in the
memory of the victims of the Saugus High School shooting.
Mayor Pro Tem Kring acknowledged all involved with the Veterans Day Ceremony and showed a
video highlighting the event. She thanked the staff for presenting at the District 4 Town Hall meeting
and displayed a map of where the Mosquito and Vector Control Board would be spraying November
22-26. She reported her attendance at the Meet on Beach event and announce the Muzeo's
upcoming bowling event at Lucky Strike on Thursday. She requested the meeting adjourn in memory
of the 24 homeless individuals who died in Orange County in October and the victims of the Saugus
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High School shooting. She also requested the City Manager address cleaning the Carbon Creek
Channel and the homeless in the area and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Council Member O'Neil reported the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) had
been working through the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) process and SCAG staff had
recommended a methodology to fairly distribute the RHNA requirements across the region. However,
at the last meeting, a different methodology was approved by the SCAG members, which shifted the
burden to Orange County. He reported that Anaheim's RHNA number was approximately 17,000
under the SCAG recommendation but was now approximately 24,000. He stated Orange County was
pursuing an appeals process.
Mayor Sidhu thanked the staff for their work and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
ADJOURNMENT: At 9:28 P.M., Mayor Sidhu adjourned the November 19, 2019 meeting in memory
of the 24 homeless deaths in Orange County in October and the victims of the Saugus High School
shooting.
Respectfull submitted,
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