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Public Comments Received 08/25/2020 Council MeetingPublic Comments Distributed to the Anaheim City Council August 25, 2020 Council Meeting Updated 4:00 P.M. —Tuesday, August 25, 2020 From: Andrew Esquivel To: Ellie Yazdani; Public Comment Subject: Lincoln Ave Widening Date: Thursday,, August 13, 2020 4:47:03 PM To whoever this email can reach out to, I am a long time anahei'm resident- born and raised here. I do not support the widening of Lincoln Ave much less at the cost of the Anaheim High School or Visser's Florists, or St Boniface these places are long time staples of the city and Lincoln; they hold a special place in the hearts of us in the community. Frankly speaking the widening being brought back to the table is frustrating as the community had largely already spoken up about our disinterest in this project. From: Steve White To: Public Comment Subject: Lincoln Widening Date: Thursday, August 13, 2020 6:59:44 PM Please put a stake through this vampire project! Sent from my iPhone From: Tamara Jimenez To: Public Comment Cc: Jose Moreno; Harty Sidhu (Mayor; ; Trevor 0"Neil; Denise Barnes; Lucille Kring; Jordan Brandman; Stephen Faessel; Loretta Day Subject: Strong Support -Item #25 End Child Marriage Under 18, No Exceptions Date: Friday, August 21, 2020 12:26:44 PM Good afternoon, Please accept this as our position of Strong Support for Item #25. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM announcing its commitment to end child marriage by calling for an "End Child Marriage Under 18, No Exceptions" Law and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to publish educational information pertaining to ending child marriage. Please see below from https:/Zactionnetwork.org/letters/end-child-marriage-in-the-state-of- californiaZ Many Americans believe "Child marriage only happens in other countries." Not so!! Child marriage is legal and practiced in 46 of the 50 U.S. states including California. Each year in the United States, children are forced and coerced into marriages. An estimated 248,000 children as young as 12 were married between 2000 and 2010 in the US. California state laws do not protect minors who are coerced into Child Marriage. Currently, there is no "age floor" in the state of California and no restrictions on the age difference between adult men and minor girls that can legally marry. The only way to protect girls from abusive relationships with older men is to pass an "18 No Exceptions" law. The American Medical Association has called for an end to Child Marriage stating "Child marriage is associated with higher rates of sexually transmitted infections, early pregnancies, divorce, and intimate partner violence when compared to women married at age 21 or older." Child marriage adversely affects the victim's health, education, and employment opportunities. Child Marriage is defined as a human rights abuse by the Human Rights Watch, the United Nations, and UNICEF. We must protect our own children in the state of California. Current law provisions in the state of California require parental consent for Child Marriage Which are exactly the provisions that allow this abuse to persist. To end the statutory rape of minors, we must end Child Marriage. We ask you to support our campaign by completing this form to advocate for "No Child Marriage under 18, No Exceptions." Have a great day, Tamara Jimenez Community Relations Manager Anaheim Lighthouse CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message is protected under the Federal regulations governing Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records, 42 C.F.R. Part 2, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ofI995("H|PAA"),4SC.F.R.Pts. l6O&lG4 and cannot bedisclosed without written consent unless otherwise provided for in the regulations. The Federal rules prohibit any further disclosure of this information unless a written consent is obtained from the person to whom it pertains. The Federal rules restrict any use of this information to criminally 'investigate or prosecute any alcohol or drug abuse patient. |fyou are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender bvreply e-mail and destroy all copies ofthe original message. From: on behalf of Kit Gutierrez To: Public Comment Cc: peter(aanaheimtociether.com Subject: Please Support the Mayor"s Community and Economic Recovery Program Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 6:46:55 AM __ 'Tiffs -06, Dear Mayor and City Council: I am writing to urge your support for Agenda Item 14, the next phase of the Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Plan proposed by Mayor Harry Sidhu. The City Council has helped many residents and businesses through this trying time, but the duration of the COVID- 19 pandemic has exceeded earlier expectations. Anaheim businesses continue suffering under renewed state restrictions. More action is needed, which is why we support Agenda Item 14 to use $4 million in federal CARES funding to sustain and expand this program, including an extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding for rental assistance and small business assistance. Especially important is helping Anaheim businesses succeed by: • Waiving special event permits, fees and other red tape so businesses — especially restaurants - can maximize their ability to operate outdoors is vital and cope with pandemic -induced restrictions. • Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program • Expanding small business assistance and rental assistance programs • More funding for COVID- 19 testing and PPE. Anaheim restaurants and businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, and many have closed them permanently. They drive our local economy, create jobs and generate tax revenue. The regulatory relief and Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program are critical to the ability of local businesses to ride out the economic downturn while developing a long-term culture among Anaheim residents of dining, drinking, and buying locally. We urge you to support the Mayor's Community and Economic Recovery Plan. Sincerely, Kit Gutierrez kgutierrez@greatwolf.com From: on behalf of Katrina Ortiz To: Public Comment Cc: peter(aanaheimtociether.com Subject: Please Support the Mayor"s Community and Economic Recovery Program Date: Friday, August 14, 2020 10:54:23 AM __ 'Tiffs -06, Dear Mayor and City Council: I am writing to urge your support for Agenda Item 14, the next phase of the Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Plan proposed by Mayor Harry Sidhu. The City Council has helped many residents and businesses through this trying time, but the duration of the COVID- 19 pandemic has exceeded earlier expectations. Anaheim businesses continue suffering under renewed state restrictions. More action is needed, which is why we support Agenda Item 14 to use $4 million in federal CARES funding to sustain and expand this program, including an extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding for rental assistance and small business assistance. Especially important is helping Anaheim businesses succeed by: • Waiving special event permits, fees and other red tape so businesses — especially restaurants - can maximize their ability to operate outdoors is vital and cope with pandemic -induced restrictions. • Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program • Expanding small business assistance and rental assistance programs • More funding for COVID- 19 testing and PPE. Anaheim restaurants and businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, and many have closed them permanently. They drive our local economy, create jobs and generate tax revenue. The regulatory relief and Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program are critical to the ability of local businesses to ride out the economic downturn while developing a long-term culture among Anaheim residents of dining, drinking, and buying locally. We urge you to support the Mayor's Community and Economic Recovery Plan. Sincerely, Katrina Ortiz anaheimshores@newportpacific.com From: Jill Ackerman To: Public Comment Subject: Invest in social services Date: Monday, August 17, 2020 10:19:53 AM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Jill Braman and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well -funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different: the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest -related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve "Resolution 19" that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti -police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $ 100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Jill Braman Sent from my iPhone From: Emil To: Public Comment Subject: Public comment for cooling center Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 1:31:47 PM With a heat advisory in place, the city of Anaheim needs to ensure they are doing everything to protect their citizens from heatstroke or even death. By search via google, the city website and the city Facebook, there's no obvious information on cooling centers, only alerts about power outages. Surrounding cities like Santa Ana and Tustin have set up city Senior Centers as cooling centers several days ago in anticipation for the 10 day forecast indicating high levels of heat. This is a basic human rights issue and one that the city of kindness should not be this late to the game on, as human lives are at risk. I urge the council to pass a motion opening at least one cooling center within 24 hours, and advertising it clearly both on the Facebook page and website, so those most at risk can access it. Due to COVID concerns, I urge the council to see how surrounding cities have made use of waivers, masks requirements and social distancing to keep the current pandemic from spreading even more. Thank you. Em Jennifer L. Hall Subject: FW: Sale of Angel Stadium From: randykraegeft Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 8:34 AM To: Loretta Day <LDay ` anaheim.net> Subject: Sale of Angel Stadium Please stop the the sale of the stadium, it is a disservice to people of Anaheim. I am a 50 year resident and taxpayer in Anaheim! ! ! Dandy Kraege 50 year Anaheim resident and tax payer! From: Edgar Arellano To: Michelle Gallardo; Public Comment Cc: Harry Sidhu (Mayor; ; Lucille Kring; Jordan Brandman; lose Moreno; Denise Barnes; Stephen Faessel; Trevor O"Neil Subject: Our City needs to adhere to its own RHNA requirements Date: Wednesday, August 19, 202© 2:48:17 PM Dear Housing and Community Development Commission Chair and Members, It is unfortunate that our city leaders continue to ignore our community needs for fair and affordable housing. Rental Assistance is not Affordable Housing. Our own City of Anaheim April 2019 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2014-2021 planning period states that the City has an extreme deficit of affordable housing an overabundant surplus of above market rate housing production. Now it is more prudent than ever to provide safe, dignified, affordable housing options so that our community can weather the economic & long lasting effects of Coronavirus. As I travel through our Anaheim City streets I notice that house after house is going up for sale as a mass exodus of our community begins to take shape. Some are being sold. Many have remained on the market, reminiscent of the 2008 housing crash as many homes remained on the market until ultimately joined by hundreds of foreclosures. We should learn from past mistakes and create incentives for more affordable housing so that our community remains intact. Our City is shameful for approving above market housing year after year as we've exceeded our RHNA requirements for that type of housing production. I guess I'll write the #'s to remind that we should be pushing for the enhancement of affordable housing productions & programs. Rental Assistance is not enough, nor is that an adequate affordable housing program. To date, the City has outperformed and exceeded their above moderate -income RHNA requirement, constructing 7,182, or 4,681 more (287%), than the 2,501 required. The City has permitted only 145 housing unity in the affordability level of low and very low. What is the point of having RHNA requirements if the City will continue to decide to build without regard to the requirements. Again, Rental Assistance is not Affordable Housing. Once more, since this is the latest solution out of City Hall, Rental Assistance is not Affordable Housing. Nor is it sustainable. Please continue to champion affordable housing production in the city and pressure our City Council to adhere to our own City's RHNA requirements. Onward! Edgar Arellano Resident & Business Owner District 2 From: budder To: Public Comment Subject: Fwd: Public Comment for Aug 25 Anaheim City Council Meeting Date: Thursday, August. 20, 2020 6:40:39 PM Attachments: Anaheim Aug 25, 2020 Public Comments.gdf RESENT -----Original Message ---- From: buddyfit2 To: publiccomment anahein.net Cpubliccomment cx anahein.net> Sent: Thu, Aug 26, 2626 6:29 pm Subject: Public Comment for Aug 25 Anaheim City Council Meeting Attached Public Comment for Anaheim August 25 council meeting. ANAHEIM COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR UGUST 25, 2020 FROM: Home Owners Maintaining our Environment At the last council meeting, the question was asked: "Anaheim police concealed cHminal beating of an elderly lady by a family member of an Anaheim council member? The "Anaheim 11 Investigator" blog site has ovenvhelming evidence concerning the present may9r, his son? Council Member Faessels, and the Chamber of Commerce, that are using multiple taxable Cannabis Distribution Businesses 'in Anaheim to avoid a Gate Tax on Disneyland. One thought on "AnaheimCifiy��owneil'Pushi toLegalize Cannabis Businesses Could WealthyMan" Bill Taormu'la on Mai 1 10 at a-.28 Dm said-. Dear Anaheim Investigatot-, JX V Myself and my family have lived, worked, and been a business stakeholders in Anaheim X C1 -ed offi C, I al since. 1949. 1 cucmot hnagine a WORSE de *sion that could be made by. our elect s Y- ,&XX.4 than making Anaheim a legal venue for DRUGS!H I do not care what aTgument you cmake. fOT ""the -revenue we will gainr* from selling, DRUGS in our city. nothing will convince me that it is a good idea to make DRUGS more available! to our youth and other i-nembers of our citizenry. I I graduated from 1 -ti gh school in 1969 and I have seea the ir4pacts tl-iat srki-iig DOPE (Camiabis) has had onthe, lives of my classmates of fifty years past. The drug users" lives neverl had traction because they were stoned all the time. Nothing has changed. The people I know that use DRUGS -for e'ntertah-Lment these days are LOSERS. Why; wmild, we want to breed more losers and create for crii-ne in Anaheim? Why WOLdd we want to waste staff time studying this.? I am praying that our staff and elected officials will deeply study this matter wid check-in wiffi other cities that have made DRUGS legal- They will discover that- there arei no positive benefits- to this. ff. it is money we are looking for in tWs city then let"s get it from the miHions of tourists that come here and deplete our city's resources. We can raise $25,000,000 per year by a simple $1.00 per head RESORT USER FEE imposed on tourists as they, checkout of hotels, in Anaheim. fey. do its in Las Vegas. We should do that here. NO DOFF, IN ANAHEIM) Bill I'Wrmina Cell/Text RePLY M wordpres,,�:,.com/2020/0510�l/anaheim-ci.t,�L, C0UnCi1-pP.,9hAQ-- 1.(httP,5://ana,heim' vestigator. JL �.JL legr a ai-k-i-tabi-s-busiiiesc,;es-could-m-ake,-i-navors-soii-a-w!n,,alt -man/?re I t cam=fif e,ff"VAAL VIA C, MAIL TO.1-iul)licconisi. ent2�,anaheim.nLht FROM: atom e'Owners Maintainingour-,Environment ANAHEIM POLICE CONCEALS C121iVIINAL BEATING ()F ELDERLY LADY BY FAMILY MEMBER OF ANAliE1M CITY COUNCILMAN Because the Ana helm police refuse to.release, the investigative police report, details of the criminal assault are.not clear concerning the illegal Cannabis distribution business located on the; 800 'block; of, South East Street in Anaheim. The marijuana sales at that location are during a two evelling hour period, a few 6ays each week. During ithose 1t evening hours, the adjoining residential streets to East Street, (Topaz and Opal), are Completely packed with the parked cars of those brain. drugs, many doubled parked. Lust nth (July 2020.), an eighty-year-old resident, a ineniber of the Topaz -Opal Neighborhood Watch, was taking -videos '.the ill e gall y rke d pa cars blocking-, the streets, and their drug buying. occupants,, it. Is understood that several of the drug buying customers, reported this, elderly klady taking v ideos to those connected to thecannabis business. The ,hu siness owners dispatched their security personnel, (large ineu)stn stop the. elderly nr rr fruin taking pictures of their customers. She was beaten, thrown down, and l t.bl in on the street. Residents called 911, a tiro engine and ambulance came about ten minutes later, two police cars came about 15 minutes later and stayed for;almost an, hour investigating the, criminal assault. The lady returned from the hospital looking horrible. Her tax was all black and blue, ripht eye puffed up., stitches on her head. The elderly victim who courageous-ly opposed the cannabis parking problem was a retiree from the Anaheim Elementary, School District and active in the Anaheim Downtown Senior, Center.. The Anaheim f"ofice.Department in concealing any .crint'inal activitiLl's by fam"lly uikenibers of a coon cilman, are obviously doing so to repay the city council for their generous compensation 'increases to Anaheim police officers. From: Noah 3uhano To: Public Comment Subject: No on Items 8 and 15 Date: Monday, August 24, 2020 11:05:23 AM Good morning Anaheim City Councilmembers, My name is Noah Juliano and I am a resident of Santa Ana, CA. I work in Anaheim and have always been enmeshed into the community. I ask you all to please deny Item 8's proposal of $594,901 to update the "Angel" helicopter's camera. This is an absolute overspend and foolish allocation of funds. $600K to update a camera that can already identify a target up to five miles away? That is tax -payer dollars being used to further a Big Brother panopticon universal fear of surveillance. We don't need infrared and low light police eyes in the sky. Please stop giving the police more money to insight fear and panic in all of our residents. Flying helicopters incessantly into the late hours of the night is solely a fear tactic. Depriving your citizens of sleep so they are too tired to protest the next day is psychological warfare. I didn't sleep for two weeks and was legitimately hallucinating and manic, resulting in my first stress induced staph infection. They circled above non stop all of June, driving me to my wits end. It is also so very expensive to use all of that gasoline to suspend helicopters in the air for hours on end, which is more tax payer dollars wasted. I ask you to please deny Item 15. The only acts of terrorism we need to mitigate are the injustices committed by the police force. "Anti -terror equipment, planning, training and exercises" does not sound like it shall benefit the community. Crime doesn't just happen, it arises when people cannot adequately provide for themselves within this system. Police aggravate most situations and have been proven to only solve less than 5% of major crimes. Armed police officers should not be in schools around K-12 students. Replace them with social workers and nurses, career counselors or mental health experts. Please stop giving the police more money to fund critical capabilities and infrastructure. Please approve Item 25 and enact an "End Child Marriage Under 18 No Exceptions." This one does not need an explanation and you have absolutely no reason to oppose this measure, unless you support pedophilia and child trafficking. Please approve Item 27 and provide an update on the city's response to the covid pandemic. Thank you for all of your time and service you all commit to your community. I could never know the depth and breadth of your daily civic duties, and I truly appreciate you investing your time and energy to serve your brothers, sisters and everything in between. Love and Light, Noah Juliano From: KATHY CHANCE To: Public Comment Cc: Loretta Day Subject: I SUPPORT Item 8: Purchase of a new HD/IR camera for APD "s Air Support Unit Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 10:13:19 AM Accept the proposal of Wescam USA, Inc., in the amount of $594,901 plus applicable tax, for the purchase of an airborne, multi -sensor camera system and five year warranty for the Anaheim Police Department Air Support Unit, in accordance with RFP #9448. I am in S U P P O RT of spending $594,901 plus applicable tax to purchase a new HD/IR camera for the Anaheim Police Department Air Support Unit. Kathy chance 30+ year homeowner West Anaheim, D-1 From: Edgar Arellano To: Public Comment; Harr) Sidhu (Mayor); Lucille Krinn; Jordan Brandman; Denise Barnes; Jose Moreno; Stephen Faessel; Trevor D"Neil Subject: No on Consent Calendar Item 8 Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 2:15:18 PM Just a month ago you approved —$60,000 for maintenance of the current camera. There is no reason to spend almost $600,000 to buy a neve camera so that PD "can see colors" as stated in the staff report. From: KATHY CHANCE To: Public Comment Cc: Loretta Dav Subject: I SUPPORT Item 15: Submit Grant Application to CA Office of Emergency Services for the 2020 UASI Grant Program Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 10:43:53 AM 15. RESOLUTION NO. 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 20203 Urban Areas Security Initiative QUASI) Grant Program. I am in S U P P O RT of item #15 to submit a Grant Application to the CA Office of Emergency Services for the 2020 UASI Grant Program. Kathy Chance 30+ year homeowner West Anaheim, D-1 From: Daniel Paul To: City Clerk Subject: Fwd: Lincoln Widening IS MND public comment (Visser"s Florist) Date: Monday, August 24, 2020 9:25:56 PM Attachments: Lincoln Widening ISMNQ comment letter DPaul 082420.pd To Whom It May Concern at the Anaheim City Clerk's Office, For tomorrow's Council hearing, please include the attached as a public comment. Thank You, rchitectural Historian Glendale - La Urescenta, CA 91214 Daniel D. Paul., Architectural Historian Glendale, CA912^4 August 24, 2020 Anaheim City Council 2OOS.Anaheim Boulevard Anaheim, CA 92805 c/o Anaheim City Clerk's Offioe, via email: pub|iocomrnent@onaheim.nei Subject: Lincoln Avenue Widening Project: cultural resources analysis mfVieeere Florist property, 701 W. Lincoln Avenue. Dear Mayor 8idhu'Mayor Pro Tern Faemmoiand Council Members Barnes, Brondmen.Moreno, Nhng^ and O'Neil: My name is Daniel D. Paul, and I am a former Anaheim resident, having been raised here. I consider Anaheim myhometown. Presently |omo36CFR Part 61 Federally Qualified Architectural Historian. Attached iamyanalysis ofthe Vloaer'oFlorist property, located ot7O1 VV.Lincoln Avenue. | sent this analysis aaaLincoln Avenue Widening Project comment letter onJanuary 28.2O2O.and i1tiers off an earlier comment letter I sent for the Widening Project from November 19, 2016, also attached. |fthe Lincoln Avenue Widening MND is adopted ao-io.the VisoahsFlorist property will boformally identified as having no historic significance. The preponderance of evidence indicates otherwise. Though Visser's is a beloved local institution, my analysis is based upon material, physical character defining features of the property with its ephemeral, rare details and associated design elements. Please note that concurrent with adopting the MND, under PRC 5020.1 (k), just as Council did with the Anaheim Colony and Historic Palm Districts, through aresolution, you can declare the Visser'oproperty a historical resource for CEQA purposes, thereby affording it some protection, and a local status more reasonable and true than the MND states. It is my hope that you might please consider the motion, for this property already perceived as an Anaheim landmark. Please see attached. Thank You and Sincerely, Daniel D. Paul, Architectural Historian Daniel D. FaL1, Architectural Histonian Glenc ale, CA 91214 ,anuany 29, 30120 Ellie Yazdani, PE Pniricipal Ciiy Ericlineen C ity of Anar eim PL L lic wanks E clpartmclrii 200 . Ariaheim Blvd., Arical1eim, CA .92805 5 U BJBCIT Lincolri B oulevard VWideriirig ISIMN D Ru blia Clommerit: ViSser's Florist E Gar N s. Yazdani, N y namcl is Daniel PaL 1, aric I am a I--- outlI ern C alifonnia-based 35 CFr1 Part 0,01 faderall� qL alified architect' L ral L is1 cirian, aric am oniclinally from Anal' Elim. lir is following is a rlL blicl commend for 1 he Lincialn BOL levard widening 1.:�_ /M N D, vul- icr i9 slated fan adopt iari can Mancit 24, 2030. I'm speciificially wnii iricl at out' the Viaaer'a Flonist prciperty, , loca-led ai 701 W. L incolrl Ave. Down to 1 he smallest c e1 ails, Visser's Flcarisl is rCare, as a namank alt It' irilact e)� amrlle cif post-- Wanlc War 11 Mic-Claril L Dl Modern commarciial arch it' cIc1L ne in Anal- aim. A Nlovemben 2011 fl lemllen commciril letter of mine Oaltach ed} inventonias what it asci features arca. T1^ a pnoperty's recent historic nesciurce EIS ciluation completed as part of the Liricialri Bac levard wid8ning cultunal resources teal nicial rclport is also ay 1 acil cic , anc i9 referenced below. _ lr CIL clh 111 ave great respect' for the Lc- A cons L 11 ing finrri , I nesrlecifully disaglicie will l tl ein a.i.ic199meril of 1:11 e rion- eliclibilil y far ICaridmark liai iricl of 11-a Vissen'9 Florisll pnorlcirty. 1118 LSA ER aluation seems to imply 11 a1 integnity is last on acciCIL nt of clraerihoLseg being adder in 11 a 01 c110s, aric tr erefore this prorlerty ciCIL id not possibly L e r i%slonicially 9iclriificant. "Integnily" is c efiried by the Caliilonnia Reclisy er of H isy cirical Resounces as "the au -Ir enficiIy of Can t isiarical re9ciu rce`a rlr � 9icial ideritity evic enced by the survival of citancicitenistics that e)isted ciLnirig i1a raaciu rce',I rlariod of significiCance," anc must' be pneserit in order ion a prciperty 11a k a a histonicial raacau rce. Aside fnam a sic a wall, I c ori'1 believe ariy of 1l^ a oniclinal bL ilding was lost lo add tP e clreenhaL as to 11-a west. in fact, the lwci clraenhoL 939 one of vu r ich is sI Caridalarie and banely \oisible fnam 11-e Lincoln Avenue rig11-of-way, ane hiclrly ciampaiitle in cesign. The pt, llicly acicie9siL le ai neat-fCaciing ClreenhaL aEl nail orales 1' EI a1 araciien definiricl festa reel of 1^ e lclrimCary L L ildirig: its glass L ay a, scianac L lock and mosaic tile. Bail- greerir ouses are 1 ighly intaal, and that Ca flonist r as ills awn greenhoL sea is itself nathen distinct'A e. , us11 as a sic a rime-- r e publicly aciaessilt le Clreenl CIL as is a quite beaLtiful iriteniar spaae. The evalL -2-ii iciri alga meritions the ac c ition of a me" al ciariopy 1 C) 111'a soL 1 h aric east elevations, cial ling it Carl all anal iari and i t arefara im�lly ing a negative impact L Mari the building's iril aclriy y . However, the analysis does not state e)� acitly w1I en IT e aaricipy was erected- ill arlrlearci to be over % 0 yeGins old. Eithen way, its design, rias i1 a mention the rieon signage L pon it, is r ig1 ly compatible wi11 tr a nest ci11r e LL ilc ing. 11 might k e rialElc that the 11` na91` ald cif irilegnily lion 11` a C EC A-level regulalaryl selling appliec this evalL ai ian: The C aliilonriia P acli91E1r of H iSionicial F aaaurce9 (IC R I- F ; , Slates only lir ai properties mL 91 "rell ain enoL g1` ail 1 r air r islonia character on apgaarance 1 o be recogrii2 able as 11 islarical resources and 10 convey 1 r E1 reagong far thein Eiigniiliclaricia35 ill 4 CC R S EICIi iari 4E152 Ila'). C ertain ly Visser's, a9 an E1} pre99ive a) ample ail Anaheim Mid -cern L DI illi adenn commeraial arcil^ i-1ec1L re, 11ac ay meats that thneshald. -W e L SA evalL aliari gtate9 that the Visser's property "c oes rio• emL ac y the c isl irici iri a chanaciterisll ici9 of a type, rlElriod, negion, ar method I... ] calling 1hE1 degicln "mac e91 in charaG1Elr" aric slat irig that ihE1 dElgicln c oes rio• poggegs "hig1` arti9lia \oalues." This We of \oennaaL lar Mic -C E1n'I L ryl Modenniam, gamel imes referrEid to as "Rost-V�ar Moc ernism," does not need 1 a possess l igh artial ic1 valL as as 9L ci1` L L ildirigs are fregL Eirii ly moC E19i in chanaciter k y 111` Elir riallL re a9 loaal bL girie99E19. 111` E1 amoL rii of irillecjril1 retainer makes the Vis9er's property a distinctive k u iicing of its type and its penicid. The amaunt all integrity netairied by the Visser's praperty is rare iri garieral, and e)1 nemely rare for Anal'Elim. E ari thoL gl the bL ilding w a9 neven intender to be l igh design, it riaed riot L a to express itself ag a !❑❑ally gignilliciaril higtoricai resounce. -W al the greeril ouses ware ac de in 11l e 1 c.1/ 09 i9 nal clermane, a9 •I he RHR has ria gE t o- yean age rule for land mank-eliclible pnorlElrtiElg. L rilik e fedenal ia\o al N al ional Regisiar of H istonici Places cri'lElria, w1` ere r1rapertie9 lass -11` an 19 y ears oIc mus -1 r av a e� ciecliicirial historic significlance, �lE1r 'I 4 CCHec1 ficin 852 ��d; i�AN , "A resou, nae legs i r ari fiflly yeans old m-Ciy be considered far ligtirig iri the C alifonnia FleclislElr if ii can be demonstraiac that gLlf'Ficierit lime has passed to L ndens-1 and i• g historical importance." Sufficiient time 11 as passed io penaeN a til e Vi99E1r's property as one from anothen era, wr ici1` Iz aciau 9e all its iniegrily 1 r e rlraperty reads a9. 3� eri 1 ha g a 99-y ear age rL le is riai in efilec• for 1 hE1 CF H R lav e1 arialysis, ii may L e worth men11 Toning 1 r ai 11` Ell SEI -y ear age thresholc : a typiaal Taint ai whichOIC Eir ptiarlertie`i ane evalL alec fon 11 is - chic gigriificance, ig now 1970. Outside of Elisneylaric itself, Marr ap9 the Big A scoreboarc aric the corm erii ian C ender aneria are Anaheim's begt--kriown examples of Mid-Cerituryl E1ra arch i1 acil une, bu• nail l ar f -cis .11` e c ell ailec level of r i9lonicl integrity that nemairi9 on til e Vi99ar'9 pnaperty. . With We La Palma C 1` icken Pie shop now a memaDI, and all Resort model properties 9L b91ari1ially altered: thein neon 9igriage lost iri the mic-1990g, the most notable iris aot a> amples ❑11111` E1 C i1 y'9 post-war ana aammenciial properties riaw includEl the Lint nook Bowl, i r E1 original Rariciake H cause, th e Ellightly Tal Eir H ame Slavirig9)l chase Barik pnaperty ....arid \� isgar'9. -U is ig but a l' andfu I of panael9 of the thoL sands i r raL clhoL t Anal eim. Certairily til e poll -World "an I I era wall ari impartarii, l i91 anicially aigriilli ciarii one far the C i-ly , wi-l1` the adverit cif both DisneyIarid and i l a C aliforriia Angels; a bL i'igEloning, regionally r-liclnificarit E1lec• ran ics industrNl; and 1 l e fact that Arian eim waLi arae all 11 l e 1lagtes11 gnow irig aii ie9 in t1l e L n ited Sltate9 c L ring 111` i9 period. S a then, wl y enac ictal a virtually all architecll L rel EI) ample9 all il? T11 e UE -0 arialysis of • l e Vigsen'g property applies a 5L CaliJonnia H icii aricciil Resounce �liaturi Coc e, vu r ich i9 telling. According to 1 he Califonnia oflliaa of H i91 aric Rreserviation, i l• a 6L technicially 91 ates "E E11E1rmir1Elc ineligible for local listing or c er-iignai iari 1 hnoL cll local government review prace99; may wannarit EI�IEIcial considenaliori iri local planning." EIL i9 a Historical S1laius COC E1 aari9L Itant9 frequently apply if they E1Eir1%SE1 political on clieril pressure io make a finding cif CF H R riari-eliclibili• y, bu-1 s-1 ill feel 1 r a1 laric mank eligibililly may k a w arraril +Etc . I'm riai in carilacit with LL1A and c on't � naw w1` a1 exac-lly led Their anchileatural historian to gEllecl a ESL ciade. T1` e DRR alarm simply Eii ates 1 hat a EIL i9 applied becaL se of the "po�lL larity w ii l' t1` e ciammuriiiy," w hici1` i9 no1 a C RH R Elligibilily clniieniari. S11 ill, the CL rrent appliciatiori of We e ESL stat L 9 code none! r Bless leaves 11` a doar orleri for 1 r Ei Anal Elim Uy C ouriail to 9plare t r EI Vissen's property , if 90 incliried. Ren RRC 020.1 (k', , 1 r a C:iiy aa treat Vigsen'r-I as a r isi anicial resoL rce Alar CaL ricil re�IolL tiori, jL s' as Anaheim has done vu i1 h its multiple l ieil onici districll =i- and can do rio a� ari iii a laric maiik s ordiriaricie i9 not part of the locial negL la -1 ori setl incl. i ri ondeii -I a alcise tE is projecit CIL 1 so i l a C:ii y cicirl qL iCk l� necieiv a pncijecll reim bL n9emeril . I L rideiistand 111^ e need to adapt 1l e firic Ings. h ciwe% er, if indeed 111-e IS/MND i9 adapiec as is ciri Mcincir 24' it pre9eri19111 e Vi99eWE] pn0rlElrty a9 orie will no fL 1 L tie poteril ial to be a C iiy F iEllanicially I iclnificarit 'Etruc-I L re- a finding 1l a1 c oes riol feel 11IL EI for M at Vissen's Flari9l is. C cin9ideiurig 1l EI al: Civ EI cmc the atl a& EIC , I regL Ell 91 1l a1 1 l EI Anal Elim C illy C OL ricin miclh-1 consic er a motion '10 aD amPIt 1 l EI Visser's Flarir-ll property from the presently proposed findiriclri. Ai 1l e very least, Vis9er's appean911 a L a art "I ridviC L al property th a-1 i9 eligible fon local li9tirig an dEl9ignatiori" �'c 1 ai us C ode X52}. h clwe� er, .11- raugh +Couricul rie9Cilull ion, i he City cilclo l a9 the opt iciri a1 11l a Manch 24th 11 eaniricl to declallEl Vis9er's Flaili9i a C iiy H is' orically Significicirill 5.1 rL C1 L IIEI. I ri -11^ i9 Gage, 1 l EI C;aliforri is Historical ResoL iiae IS- 1 al us C ode ul:jari the eval L c11 ion waL Id be SE 1: "Inc ividL Ell property that 19 listed or c e9igrialed lacially." I'la cic opt Vi99en'9 as cl C:iiy of Anal Elim F isloriciall� S ignificiarill s11 nL cil L tie woL ld be cl fitl irig clnd rig l 1 ges'1 L re 1 o hon all 11 Ir i9 El)1 rerrl ely intac-1 Mid-C;eM L ily Mac ern c e9ig rl tha-1 l Elark eri.l k aclk -10 aric1ll EIr Anal Elim ena, and a1 IeaEl1 fail novo, 1� Doses a locally iconia anc L gloved insti'IL liciri. A COL riail re.lolution of this kind \NOL Id 1onmali2EI l Clw yoL II CommL riilly alilElady ED periericles Vi99er's Flaricll : a uric mcirk - wl icil ile9ic ends intimately ideritif� as part and parcel of t1I e Ariaheim ex�lElnience, aric the City al Anaheim history. 111 arik YoL , .14. .i'i� ' ��i fl p ��•, Daniel D. Pclu1, ArchiteClLral Hislcirian At1 cicil mEIri19: D. Paul, � ov. '197 3010 commeril let -ler. L 5A A s9ociicilEl9 VirI.Ier's a� aluation form set, Apr. 20, 3016. California Historical ResoL iICIEI & cit L 9 CrodEI9, Dec. 8, 20C I Cc. Cl rii9tiriEl N gL y Elri, P11 A95Iciclia-le Plclriner 3 Attachments: 1. D. Paul, Nov.19, 2016 Lincoln Blvd Widening comment letter 2. LSA Associates Visser's evaluation form set, Apr. 20, 2015 3. California Historical Resource Status Codes, Dec. 8, 2003 Daniel D. Paul, Architectural Historian Glendale, CA 91214 November 19, 2015 Carlos Castellanos, PE Principal civil Engineer, City of Anaheim Public Works Department 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Suite 270 Anaheim, CA 92805 SUBJECT: Lincoln Avenue widening, West St. to Harbor Blvd, public comment letter Dear Mr. Castellanos, My name is Daniel D. Paul, and I am a 35CFR Part 01 Federally qualified architectural historian. Though I am presently based in Glendale, CA, Anaheim is my hometown and it is a city that I still love. A friend of mine who is an Anaheim citizen recently informed me of the proposed widening at Lincoln Avenue from Harbor to west Street. 1 have concerns regarding the proposed Lincoln Avenue widening project. More than any other non-residential street, the segment of Lincoln Avenue from the Interstate 5 freeway east to Anaheim Boulevard is rich in character and history for Anaheim. In the many years since the City decided demolish the entirety of the old downtown except for the Samuel Kraemer Building, this segment of Lincoln Avenue, now retains the most original character and the most telling resources near or over 50 years old. I'm disheartened to hear that the City may once again make the same mistake made all those years ago. Aside from those identified by LSA, within the Area of Potential Effects are two resources that believe are California Register or Historical Resources eligible. The first is Home Savings (Chase) Bank, 1970. 1 understand that this is a resource to which the City is already sensitive, and I commend the city in this regard. The Home Savings Bank building "possesses high artistic values," as per California Register criterion 3; in no small part due to the Millard Sheets mural depicting the history of Anaheim that is now an iconic resource for the city. Additionally, in the building's design, Millard Sheets- who also served as the building architect, presents a distinctive expression of Neo -Formalism: one historically associated to the Home Savings company, but that has now become a design associated with a historic chapter in California architecture dating from the 1960s to the early 1980s. Even though this resource is not 50 years old, enough time has passed to view Sheet's designs through the lense of history, and the property appears to be CRHR eligible under Criterion 3, with Title 14 CCR Section4852(d) special consideration for historical resources achieving significance within the past 50 years. By resolution, The city of Anaheim may choose to treat this property as a historical resource for CEQA purposes and I would hope that the city might do so. The second resource of concern is Visser's Florist. With the recent loss of the La Palma Chicken Pie Shop signage, as a total design program Visser's now appears to be the City's most highly intact and expressive example ofpost- World War || commercial Modernism. The Vioser'abui|dinQ.vvhiohadnnittad|yionothighdesignModernianm.mnonethanennbodiaaLhe distinctive ohanacbahatioa of the postwar commercial architecture property type. Among its character defining features are: elong expanse ofclose-in sidewalk frontage; acontinuous band of large-scale display windows set in protruding aluminum mullions; the continuouo, full-length display area behind these windows, recessed entries having original metal and glass shop doors, ofull-length corrugated metal oovehaving original neon signage; scored concrete block - work; a full-length decorative mosaic tile base and mosaic -clad bays; a flat roofed and prominent boxed upper portion of multiple articulated bays; a distinctive greenhouse that continues the stneetsidefrontage and many ofthe period character defining features ofthe store building; scored concrete barrier walls at the parking lot having rounded corners; and also atthe parking lot- numerous highly distinct bowl -shaped planters suspended atop freestanding metal columns. Visser's has a presence that responds equally to driver and the pedestrian, to the latter bycertain features akin to those seen on much smaller, walkable Main Streets across the Aspreviously mentioned, Vlaser'sisnot high design Modernism; but itneed not be. Avirtual time capsule, Visser'sisthe embodiment of the post warcommorcia|propertyhype-Amongits character defining features are many of ephemeral and smaller scale details, remarkable in their continued existence. That a pub|ioaUyaooemsib|e commercial property over 50 years old retains such variety of these features is exceptional and truly expressive of a past historical era. For these reasons, in my professional opinion Visser's appears California Register ofHistorical Resources eligible under Criterion 3 as it "embodies the distinctive characteristics of [postwar commercial vernacular] property type." Though I'm aware that the City of Anaheim does not have a preservation ordinance, it would be my hope, not just as an architectural historian but as a former Anaheim citizen—one who still considers Anaheim my hometown, that Council would support a resolution to declare Visser's a historical resource for CEQA purposes. Anaheim City Council has it in their power to do under the California Public Resources Code Section 5020.1 (k). I hope that the City may study engineering adjustments and alternative approaches to this portion of the proposed widening that might preserve this beloved and highly distinctive Thank You and Sincerely, Daniel D. Pau[ Architectural Historian Glendale, CA ON State of California The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PRIMARY RECORD Other Listings Review Code Primary # HRI # Trinomial NRHP Status Code 6L Reviewer Date Page 1 of 6 Resource Name or #: 701-703 West Lincoln Avenue P1. Other Identifier: Visser's Florist; 115 N. Resh Street *P2. Location: 0 Not for Publication 121 Unrestricted *a. County: Orange and (P2b and P2c or Ptd. Attach a Location Map as necessary.) *b. USGS 7.5' Quad; Anaheim, CA Date: 1981 T_- R; San Juan Cajon de Santa Ana land grant; S.B.B.M. c. Address:- 701-711 West Lincoln Avenue City: Anaheim -Zip: 92805 d. UTM: Zone: 11; mEl m N (G. P. S.) e. Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, elevation, etc., as appropriate) APN: 255-053-07, -08, and -09; located on the north side of West Lincoln Avenue and spans the block between North Resh Street and North Citron Street in the locally designated Anaheim Colony Historic District (ACHD) *P3a. Description: (Descr be resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries) The buildings associated with this property are on three parcels (255-053-07, -08, and -09) and related parking lots are on three adjacent parcels (255-053-05, -06, and -10). The only building that is currently 50 years of age or older is the building at the northwest corner of North Resh Street and West Lincoln Avenue. See Continuation Sheet *P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) HP6-Commercial Property (1-3 stories); HP2-Single-family residence (2nd floor apartment) *P4. Resources Present: ElBuilding OStructure 00bject DSite DDistrict DElement of District 00ther (Isolates, etc.) P5b. Description of Photo: (View, date, accession #) Top: Original building, fagade, view to the northwest; Bottom: East elevation, view to the west (4/20/16) W. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: [EHistoric OPrehistoric OBoth Circa 1964 (Historicaerials.com) *P7. Owner and Address: Unknown *P8. Recorded by: (Name, affiliation, and address) Casey Tibbet, M.A. LSA Associates, Inc. 1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite 200 Riverside, CA 92507 *P9. Date Recorded: April 20, 2016 *P10. Survey Type: (Describe) Intensive -level CEQA compliance *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter ""none."") Historic Resources Assessment for the Lincoln Avenue Widening Project, City of Anaheim, Orange County, California 2016. Prepared by Casey Tibbet, M.A. (LSA Project No. KRE1 601) *Attachments: ONONE ElLocation Map OSketch Map ®Continuation Sheet EBuilding, Structure, and Object Record DArchaeological Record DDistrict Record OLinear Feature Record DMilling Station Record DRock Art Record DArtifact Record OPhotograph Record 0 Other (List): DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 6 *N RH P Status Code 6L *Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) 701-703 West Lincoln Avenue B1. Historic Name: Visser's Florist; Visser's Macres Florist B2. Common Name: Visser's Florist B3. Original Use: Florist B4. Present Use: Florist *135. Architectural Style: Vernacular *136. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) Although a permit for this building was issued in 1960, historic aerial photographs reveal that the building was not constructed until sometime between 1963 and 1972 (Historicaerials.com 1963 and 1972). Similarly, a permit was issued in 1967 for an addition to this building, but the addition was not constructed until sometime between 1972 and 1980 (Historicaerials.com 1972 and 1980). The greenhouse, which is located north of the original building, was permitted in 1973. 1960 - permits issued to William P. Visser to erect a two-story commercial building at the northwest corner of Resh and Center (701-703 W. Center) and for sewer connections. Architect listed as U. Bauer (Ulysses E. Bauer on later permit). 1960 – permit issued to Macres Florist for a neon sign projecting 8.5 feet from the building wall about 12 feet above the sidewalk. 1963 - permit for double-faced, projecting, neon wall sign at 701 W. Lincoln. 1967 - permits issued to William P. Visser to demolish a residence at 705 W. Lincoln, construct a two-story commercial addition to 701-703 (architect Ulysses E. Bauer), and for sewer connection. 1968 – permit for canopy sign (707 W. Lincoln) 1973 – permits issued to Visser for a greenhouse addition (architect listed as Swint) at 701 W. Lincoln and to Visser's Macres Florist for electrical 1974 – permit for addition to greenhouse 1977 – permit for addition to greenhouse 1998 – permit to remove and replace fascia and awning for a sign. Visser listed as owner, Linda Nath listed as applicant. 2003 – permit for alteration to free-standing sign 2006 – permit to reroof issued to owner David A. Nath TR *137. Moved? CINo ❑Yes ❑Unknown Date: Original Location: *B8. Related Features: parking lot, roof -mounted signs, greenhouse B9a. Architect: Ulysses E. Bauer b. Builder: Unknown *B10. Significance: Theme: Tourism, Suburban ization, and Industrial Growth period (1950-1970) Area: City of Anaheim Period of Significance: Circa 1964 Property Type: Commercial Applicable Criteria: NA (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity.) This 1960s vernacular commercial building does not appear to meet the criteria for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR) under any criteria. Because it was built outside the period of significance (1857-1949) of the ACHD, it does not meet the City's criteria for a district contributor. It is not a historical resource for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). However, because of its popularity with the community, it may warrant special consideration in local planning. See Continuation Sheet 1311. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) *1312. References: See Continuation Sheet B13. Remarks: *1314. Evaluator: Casey Tibbet, M.A., LSA Associates, Inc., 1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92507 *Date of Evaluation: April 2016 (This space reserved for official comments.) (Sketch Map with north arrow required.) Refer to Location Map DPR 523B (1195) *Required information State of California The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # CONTINUATION SHEET HRI # Trinomial Page 3 of 6 *Resource Name or #: (Assigned by recorder) 701-703 West Lincoln Avenue *Recorded by LSA `Date: April 2016 X Continuation Update *P3a. Description: (continued from page 1) The original, two-story, vernacular building is rectangular in plan and has a flat roof with no eaves. The exterior walls consist of full - height panels of small, square blocks (east and north elevations), bands of aluminum -framed windows atop a low wall covered with mosaic tiles (south and east elevations), a partial height panel of mosaic tiles (east elevation), stucco (east elevation), and stucco panels separated by vertical strips of painted wood or metal (second story). The south -facing fagade features a wide metal canopy that is mounted to the original flat canopy and wraps around a portion of the east elevation. A pole sign is mounted on top of the original canopy and three signs are mounted to the south and east -facing sides of the metal canopy. The horizontal band of storefront windows along the fagade is punctuated by three, recessed, metal -framed glass doors. The east elevation includes a ribbon of four aluminum - framed, louvered windows and a ribbon of four aluminum -framed fixed windows on the second floor and two doors at ground level. The addition has a moderately -pitched, gable -roof. A flat canopy stretches the length of the south elevation above two narrow walls made of small, square blocks and two bands of aluminum -framed windows atop low walls sheathed with mosaic tiles. The west elevation is mainly made up of small, painted windows. A sign is mounted on the roof and there is a freestanding pole sign at the western end of the building. The original building appears to be in good condition, but has sustained alterations including the large gable -roofed addition and the metal canopy. This building is within the ACRD but was constructed outside the ACHD's period of significance (1857-1949) and is not a contributor to the district. P5a. Photo or Drawing (continued from page 1) N West and south elevations, view to the northeast (4120116) VI`4�' FLIRfiT- _ Y �• CAU AD TULIPS E.iS VIOiLETS 3 +gig t ACF2E►+ ROSES 59.9 Detail showing how metal canopy is attached to the original flat canopy. low View to the west (4120116) dim South and east elevations and greenhouse, view to the northwest (4120116) *1310. Significance: (continued from page 2) Historic Context: Refer to the related report (P11 above) for a detailed historic context. The key element of the Tourism, Suburbanization, and Industrial Growth period (1950-1970) in Anaheim is expansion. During this period, the population grew significantly, the city expanded geographically, the industrial base increased considerably, and Anaheim became a regional hub for recreation and tourism. Most of the remaining agricultural properties gave way to large housing tracts and (see Continuation Sheet) DPR 523L (1195) *Required Information 012712016(RAKRE16011DPR forms1701-703 W. Lincoln AVe.docx) State of California -The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # CONTINUATION SHEET HRI # Trinomial Page 4 of 6 *Resource Name or #: (Assigned by recorder) 701-703 west Lincoln Avenue *Recorded by LSA *Date: April 2016 X Continuation Update *1310. Significance: (continued from page 3) commercial strips. The majority of this growth occurred outside the original colony and historic commercial district. Small commercial and office buildings were constructed throughout the city "to serve more of a neighborhood clientele" (City of Anaheim 2010:20). Recognizing the enormous popularity of cars and auto travel during this period, many business owners installed eye-catching signage intended to attract the attention of the motoring public. This signage was often pole or roof -mounted, brightly colored, and could take any number of shapes and sizes. Along with the population boom came a demand for additional services and amenities, such as schools, fire stations, churches, and parks. Many existing institutional and civic buildings were expanded and even more new ones were constructed during this period. People Associated with this Property: The architect is listed as Ulysses E. Bauer and the original owner was Bill Visser. Ulysses Edward Bauer, also known as Ude, was born in Anaheim in 1926 (Orange County Register 2013). In 1944, he graduated from Anaheim High School and was in the Navy from 1944 to 1946 (Ibid.). He attended Fullerton Junior College and the University of California, Berkeley, graduating in 1953 with a degree in Environmental Design/Architecture (Ibid.). He was a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) from 1964 to 1967 (The American Institute of Architects 2016). He practiced in Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties for 53 years and had an office in Riverside (Ibid.; Department of Consumer Affairs n.d.). He was living in Forest Falls, California at the time of his death in 2013 (Orange County Register 2013). No additional pertinent information was found. William Peter Visser (aka Wilhelmus Petrus Visser) was born in Ter Aar, South Holland on April 23, 1926 (Ancestry.com var.). He was an award-winning floral designer in Holland before relocating to California in 1951 (Visser's Florist & Greenhouses n.d.). In 1952, he worked at Cedric's Florist in Los Angeles and in 1953, he married Joan F. Fries, whose father was a gardener (Ancestry.com var.; Independent 1964). When he heard that Walt Disney selected Anaheim for Disneyland, he decided that Orange County was the place to be and bought Macres Florist at 604 West Lincoln Avenue in Anaheim (Visser's Florist & Greenhouses n.d.). In 1961, he moved across the street to 701 west Lincoln Avenue where he built the current approximately 12,000 -square foot facility that is Visser's Florist and Greenhouses (Ibid.). Bill and Joan had two daughters, Lynda and Lori, who they raised in an apartment above the florist shop and who in 1986 bought the business from their father (Ibid.). Lynda and Lori ran the business with their husbands until 2004 when they sold it to the Robinson family. According to their website, Visser's has won numerous awards, been a top 100 member of FTD for several years, and supports many civic groups and charities in the area. In addition, it "is the largest single flower shop and greenhouse in Grange County" (Ibid.). Bill Visser died in Oregon in 2001 (Ancestry.com var.). Significance Evaluation: This property is being evaluated for significance using CRHR criteria and the City of Anaheim criteria for contributors to the Anaheim Colony Historic District. CRHR Criterion 1: Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local or regional history or the cultural heritage of California or the United States. This building was constructed during a period of tremendous growth in Anaheim and the region. It is relatively generic in appearance, has been altered, and is not uniquely representative of the period. The Visser family established and owned the successful florist business here for approximately 40 years, making it somewhat of a fixture in the area, but there is no indication that the business is connected with any innovations in the florist business or that it made significant contributions to the broader community. CRHR Criterion 2: Associated with the lives of persons important to local, California or national history. Based on the information provided above, the Visser family does not appear to be important to local, California, or national history. CRHR Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region or method of construction or represents the work of a master or possesses high artistic values. This building does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method. The design is modest in character and it has sustained alterations in the form of a large addition. No indication was found that the architect, Ulysses E. Bauer, was a master and the building does not possess high artistic values. Therefore, it is not significant for its architecture. CRHR Criterion 4: Has yielded, or has the potential to yield, information important to the prehistory or history of the local area, California or the nation. This building was built in the 1960s using common building practices and materials. It does not have the potential to yield important information in prehistory or history. See Continuation Sheet DPR 523L (1195) *Required Information 012712016(RAKRE16011DPR forms1701-703 W. Lincoln AVe.docx) State of California -The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # CONTINUATION SHEET HRI # Trinomial Page 5 *Recorded by of 6 LSA *Resource Name or #: (Assigned by recorder) *Date: April 2016 701-703 Vilest Lincoln Avenue X Continuation Update *1312. References: (continued from page 2) Ancestry.com Var. A variety of records were accessed online in May and June 2016 at: http://home.ancestry.com/. These include city directories, voter registration records, and United States Census Data. City of Anaheim 2010 Citywide Historic Preservation Plan. On file at the City of Anaheim. Var. Building permits for 1024 W. Lincoln Avenue. Accessed online in March 2016 at: http://records.anaheim.net/buildingl Welcome.aspx?d bid=0&cr=1 Department of Consumer Affairs n.d. California Architects Board. Accessed online in June 2016 at: http://www2.dca.ca.gov/pis/wllpub/ WLLORYNA$LCEV2.QueryView?P LICENSE NUMBER=2212&P LTE ID=1010 Independent 1964 Fishin' Around. October 15, page 51. Orange County Register 2013 obituary for Ulysses E. Bauer, published November 17. Accessed online in June 2016 at: http://obits.ocregister.com/ obituaries/ora ngecou ntylobitu ary. aspx?pid=168074614 The American Institute of Architects 2016 Ulysses E. Bauer. Accessed online in June 2016 at: http://public.aia.org/sites/hdoaa/wikiNViki`/`20Pages/and 1002522.aspx DPR 523L (1195) *Required Information 612712016(RAKRE16011DPR forms1701-703 W. 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Listed in the CR. 1CD Listed in the CR as a contributor to a district or multiple resource property by the SHRC ICS Listed in the CR as individual property by the SHRC. 1CL Automatically listed in the California Register — Includes State Historical Landmarks 770 and above and Points of Historical Interest nominated after December 1997 and recommended for listing by the SHRC. 7 Properties determined eligible for listing in the National Register (NR) or the California Register (CR) 2B Determined eligible for NR as an individual property and as a contributor to an eligible district in a federal regulatory process. Listed in the CR. 2D Contributor to a district determined eligible for NR by the Keeper. Listed in the CR. 2D2 Contributor to a district determined eligible for NR by consensus through Section 106 process. Listed in the CR. 2D3 Contributor to a district determined eligible for NR by Part I Tax Certification. Listed in the CR. 2D4 Contributor to a district determined eligible for NR pursuant to Section 106 without review by SHPO. Listed in the CR. 2S Individual property determined eligible for NR by the Keeper. Listed in the CR. 2S2 Individual property determined eligible for NR by a consensus through Section 106 process. Listed in the CR. 2S3 Individual property determined eligible for NR by Part I Tax Certification. Listed in the CR. 2S4 Individual property determined eligible for NR pursuant to Section 106 without review by SHPO. Listed in the CR. 2CB Determined eligible for CR as an individual property and as a contributor to an eligible district by the SHRC. 2CD Contributor to a district determined eligible for listing in the CR by the SHRC. 2CS Individual property determined eligible for listing in the CR by the SHRC. 3 Appears eligible for National Register (NR) or California Register (CR) through Survey Evaluation 3B Appears eligible for NR both individually and as a contributor to a NR eligible district through survey evaluation. 3D Appears eligible for NR as a contributor to a NR eligible district through survey evaluation. 3S Appears eligible for NR as an individual property through survey evaluation. 3CB Appears eligible for CR both individually and as a contributor to a CR eligible district through a survey evaluation. 3CD Appears eligible for CR as a contributor to a CR eligible district through a survey evaluation. 3CS Appears eligible for CR as an individual property through survey evaluation. 4 Appears eligible for National Register (NR) or California Register (CR) through other evaluation 4CM Master List - State Owned Properties — PRC §5024. 5 Properties Recognized as Historically Significant by Local Government 5D1 Contributor to a district that is listed or designated locally. 5D2 Contributor to a district that is eligible for local listing or designation. 5D3 Appears to be a contributor to a district that appears eligible for local listing or designation through survey evaluation. 5SI Individual property that is listed or designated locally. 5S2 Individual property that is eligible for local listing or designation. 5S3 Appears to be individually eligible for local listing or designation through survey evaluation. 5B Locally significant both individually (listed, eligible, or appears eligible) and as a contributor to a district that is locally listed, designated, determined eligible or appears eligible through survey evaluation. 6 Not Eligible for Listing or Designation as specified 6C Determined ineligible for or removed from California Register by SHRC. 63 Landmarks or Points of Interest found ineligible for designation by SHRC. 6L Determined ineligible for local listing or designation through local government review process; may warrant special consideration in local planning. 6T Determined ineligible for NR through Part I Tax Certification process. 6U Determined ineligible for NR pursuant to Section 106 without review by SHPO. 6W Removed from NR by the Keeper. 6X Determined ineligible for the NR by SHRC or Keeper. 6Y Determined ineligible for NR by consensus through Section 106 process — Not evaluated for CR or Local Listing. 6Z Found ineligible for NR, CR or Local designation through survey evaluation. 7 Not Evaluated for National Register (NR) or California Register (CR) or Needs Revaluation 7J Received by OHP for evaluation or action but not yet evaluated. 7K Resubmitted to OHP for action but not reevaluated. 7L State Historical Landmarks 1-769 and Points of Historical Interest designated prior to January 1998 — Needs to be reevaluated using current standards. 7M Submitted to OHP but not evaluated referred to NPS. 7N Needs to be reevaluated (Formerly NR Status Code 4) 7N1 Needs to be reevaluated (Formerly NR SC4) — may become eligible for NR w/restoration or when meets other specific conditions. 7R Identified in Reconnaissance Level Survey: Not evaluated. 7W Submitted to OHP for action — withdrawn. 12/8/2003 From: Daniel Paul To: Public Comment; Cily Clerk Cc: Ellie Yazdani; ]ane Newell; Christine Nguyen Subject: ADDENDUM to DPAUL Public Comment letter, Lincoln Avenue Widening, 8/25/20 Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 8:51:41 AM Attachments: ADDENDUM to Lincoln Widening ISMND comment letter DPaul 082520.gdf To Whom It May Concern at the Anaheim City Clerk's office, Please include the attached as an addendum to the public comment letter which I sent yesterday for tonight's (8/25/20) City Council Hearing, Item 22. Thank You, Daniel D. Paul, Architectural Historian Glendale - La Urescenta, CA 91214 Daniel D. Paul, Architectural Historian Glendale, CA 91214 August 25, 2020 Anaheim City Council 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard Anaheim, CA 92805 c/o Anaheim City Clerk's office, via email: publiccomment canaheim.net cityclerk a@anaheim.net Subject: ADDENDUM to 08124/20 comment letter: Lincoln Avenue Widening Project: cultural resources analysis of Visser's Florist property: 701 W. Lincoln Avenue. Dear Mayor Sidhu, Mayor Pro Tem Faessel, and Council Members Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Kring, and O'Neil: Yesterday I submitted a public comment regarding the Lincoln Boulevard Widening Project, and specifically addressing the Visser's Florist property. Last night, a peer bought to my attention that in a Response to Comments document dated March 2020, City's environmental consultant, LSA Associates, responded to my public comment letter of November, 2016. LSA did not respond to the letter I sent January 29, 2020, of a later public comment period: of nearly two months before their Response to Comments document. Though I was not aware of this Response to Comments document until last night, pages 1 and 2 of my January 2020 comment letter addresses their rebuttals. Among them, that the addition of a greenhouses is a substantial alteration which would nullify any potential historic significance of the Visser's property. The added greenhouses are seamless, integrated, and in-kind to the building's original design, carrying over the original design features listed in the attached January 2020 letter. Though the greenhouses date from the 1970s, a property with compatible (if not character -defining) elements less than 50 years old can still be considered a California Register/ CEQA historical resource.. Lastly, what I presume to be LSA's most substantive portion of the response to my letter (Response to comments page 64, Comment 1-30-5) is a cut-and-paste of their argument, which, alterations aside, asserts that Visser's "does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method. The design is modest in character [... ]." With its high design integrity including many smaller -scale period details, Visser's is a rare and distinctive example of Post -World War II Commercial Mid -Century Modern Commercial Architecture. LSA's use of the word "modest" as a means of dismissal implies that neither local commercial architecture nor anything less than High modernism from the postwar era could be historically significant. My attached January 2020 letter, on page 2, addresses this, and the preservation precedent is far and wide for nullifying that argument. Thank You and Sincerely, � o Daniel D. Paul, Architectural Historian Total Attachments 1) two images, 2) LSA response to comments (5 pages) to DPAUL 11116 public comment letter, 3) DPAUL 1120 public comment letter, 4) DPAUL 11/15 public comment letter 5) LSA historical resource evaluation of 4/16, 6) California Historical Resource Status Codes The LSA analysis claimed property had lost design integrity due to greenhouse addition, and therefore could not be historically significant, but this argument is false. This Google Street View capture presents compatibility between the greenhouse addition (left) and the original building (right). Bay system, glass dimensions, scored concrete block, and mosaic base- are all continued from the original building. Night image showing continuity of design between greenhouse addition and original building. 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Paul, and I am a former Anaheim resident, having been raised here. I consider Anaheim myhometown. Presently |omo36CFR Part 61 Federally Qualified Architectural Historian. Attached iamyanalysis ofthe Vloaer'oFlorist property, located ot7O1 VV.Lincoln Avenue. | sent this analysis aaaLincoln Avenue Widening Project comment letter onJanuary 28.2O2O.and i1tiers off an earlier comment letter I sent for the Widening Project from November 19, 2016, also attached. |fthe Lincoln Avenue Widening MND is adopted ao-io.the VisoahsFlorist property will boformally identified as having no historic significance. The preponderance of evidence indicates otherwise. Though Visser's is a beloved local institution, my analysis is based upon material, physical character defining features of the property with its ephemeral, rare details and associated design elements. Please note that concurrent with adopting the MND, under PRC 5020.1 (k), just as Council did with the Anaheim Colony and Historic Palm Districts, through aresolution, you can declare the Visser'oproperty a historical resource for CEQA purposes, thereby affording it some protection, and a local status more reasonable and true than the MND states. It is my hope that you might please consider the motion, for this property already perceived as an Anaheim landmark. Please see attached. Thank You and Sincerely, Daniel D. Paul, Architectural Historian Daniel D. FaL1, Architectural Histonian Glenc ale, CA 91214 ,anuany 29, 30120 Ellie Yazdani, PE Pniricipal Ciiy Ericlineen C ity of Anar eim PL L lic wanks E clpartmclrii 200 . Ariaheim Blvd., Arical1eim, CA .92805 5 U BJBCIT Lincolri B oulevard VWideriirig ISIMN D Ru blia Clommerit: ViSser's Florist E Gar N s. Yazdani, N y namcl is Daniel PaL 1, aric I am a I--- outlI ern C alifonnia-based 35 CFr1 Part 0,01 faderall� qL alified architect' L ral L is1 cirian, aric am oniclinally from Anal' Elim. lir is following is a rlL blicl commend for 1 he Lincialn BOL levard widening 1.:�_ /M N D, vul- icr i9 slated fan adopt iari can Mancit 24, 2030. I'm speciificially wnii iricl at out' the Viaaer'a Flonist prciperty, , loca-led ai 701 W. L incolrl Ave. Down to 1 he smallest c e1 ails, Visser's Flcarisl is rCare, as a namank alt It' irilact e)� amrlle cif post-- Wanlc War 11 Mic-Claril L Dl Modern commarciial arch it' cIc1L ne in Anal- aim. A Nlovemben 2011 fl lemllen commciril letter of mine Oaltach ed} inventonias what it asci features arca. T1^ a pnoperty's recent historic nesciurce EIS ciluation completed as part of the Liricialri Bac levard wid8ning cultunal resources teal nicial rclport is also ay 1 acil cic , anc i9 referenced below. _ lr CIL clh 111 ave great respect' for the Lc- A cons L 11 ing finrri , I nesrlecifully disaglicie will l tl ein a.i.ic199meril of 1:11 e rion- eliclibilil y far ICaridmark liai iricl of 11-a Vissen'9 Florisll pnorlcirty. 1118 LSA ER aluation seems to imply 11 a1 integnity is last on acciCIL nt of clraerihoLseg being adder in 11 a 01 c110s, aric tr erefore this prorlerty ciCIL id not possibly L e r i%slonicially 9iclriificant. "Integnily" is c efiried by the Caliilonnia Reclisy er of H isy cirical Resounces as "the au -Ir enficiIy of Can t isiarical re9ciu rce`a rlr � 9icial ideritity evic enced by the survival of citancicitenistics that e)isted ciLnirig i1a raaciu rce',I rlariod of significiCance," anc must' be pneserit in order ion a prciperty 11a k a a histonicial raacau rce. Aside fnam a sic a wall, I c ori'1 believe ariy of 1l^ a oniclinal bL ilding was lost lo add tP e clreenhaL as to 11-a west. in fact, the lwci clraenhoL 939 one of vu r ich is sI Caridalarie and banely \oisible fnam 11-e Lincoln Avenue rig11-of-way, ane hiclrly ciampaiitle in cesign. The pt, llicly acicie9siL le ai neat-fCaciing ClreenhaL aEl nail orales 1' EI a1 araciien definiricl festa reel of 1^ e lclrimCary L L ildirig: its glass L ay a, scianac L lock and mosaic tile. Bail- greerir ouses are 1 ighly intaal, and that Ca flonist r as ills awn greenhoL sea is itself nathen distinct'A e. , us11 as a sic a rime-- r e publicly aciaessilt le Clreenl CIL as is a quite beaLtiful iriteniar spaae. The evalL -2-ii iciri alga meritions the ac c ition of a me" al ciariopy 1 C) 111'a soL 1 h aric east elevations, cial ling it Carl all anal iari and i t arefara im�lly ing a negative impact L Mari the building's iril aclriy y . However, the analysis does not state e)� acitly w1I en IT e aaricipy was erected- ill arlrlearci to be over % 0 yeGins old. Eithen way, its design, rias i1 a mention the rieon signage L pon it, is r ig1 ly compatible wi11 tr a nest ci11r e LL ilc ing. 11 might k e rialElc that the 11` na91` ald cif irilegnily lion 11` a C EC A-level regulalaryl selling appliec this evalL ai ian: The C aliilonriia P acli91E1r of H iSionicial F aaaurce9 (IC R I- F ; , Slates only lir ai properties mL 91 "rell ain enoL g1` ail 1 r air r islonia character on apgaarance 1 o be recogrii2 able as 11 islarical resources and 10 convey 1 r E1 reagong far thein Eiigniiliclaricia35 ill 4 CC R S EICIi iari 4E152 Ila'). C ertain ly Visser's, a9 an E1} pre99ive a) ample ail Anaheim Mid -cern L DI illi adenn commeraial arcil^ i-1ec1L re, 11ac ay meats that thneshald. -W e L SA evalL aliari gtate9 that the Visser's property "c oes rio• emL ac y the c isl irici iri a chanaciterisll ici9 of a type, rlElriod, negion, ar method I... ] calling 1hE1 degicln "mac e91 in charaG1Elr" aric slat irig that ihE1 dElgicln c oes rio• poggegs "hig1` arti9lia \oalues." This We of \oennaaL lar Mic -C E1n'I L ryl Modenniam, gamel imes referrEid to as "Rost-V�ar Moc ernism," does not need 1 a possess l igh artial ic1 valL as as 9L ci1` L L ildirigs are fregL Eirii ly moC E19i in chanaciter k y 111` Elir riallL re a9 loaal bL girie99E19. 111` E1 amoL rii of irillecjril1 retainer makes the Vis9er's property a distinctive k u iicing of its type and its penicid. The amaunt all integrity netairied by the Visser's praperty is rare iri garieral, and e)1 nemely rare for Anal'Elim. E ari thoL gl the bL ilding w a9 neven intender to be l igh design, it riaed riot L a to express itself ag a !❑❑ally gignilliciaril higtoricai resounce. -W al the greeril ouses ware ac de in 11l e 1 c.1/ 09 i9 nal clermane, a9 •I he RHR has ria gE t o- yean age rule for land mank-eliclible pnorlElrtiElg. L rilik e fedenal ia\o al N al ional Regisiar of H istonici Places cri'lElria, w1` ere r1rapertie9 lass -11` an 19 y ears oIc mus -1 r av a e� ciecliicirial historic significlance, �lE1r 'I 4 CCHec1 ficin 852 ��d; i�AN , "A resou, nae legs i r ari fiflly yeans old m-Ciy be considered far ligtirig iri the C alifonnia FleclislElr if ii can be demonstraiac that gLlf'Ficierit lime has passed to L ndens-1 and i• g historical importance." Sufficiient time 11 as passed io penaeN a til e Vi99E1r's property as one from anothen era, wr ici1` Iz aciau 9e all its iniegrily 1 r e rlraperty reads a9. 3� eri 1 ha g a 99-y ear age rL le is riai in efilec• for 1 hE1 CF H R lav e1 arialysis, ii may L e worth men11 Toning 1 r ai 11` Ell SEI -y ear age thresholc : a typiaal Taint ai whichOIC Eir ptiarlertie`i ane evalL alec fon 11 is - chic gigriificance, ig now 1970. Outside of Elisneylaric itself, Marr ap9 the Big A scoreboarc aric the corm erii ian C ender aneria are Anaheim's begt--kriown examples of Mid-Cerituryl E1ra arch i1 acil une, bu• nail l ar f -cis .11` e c ell ailec level of r i9lonicl integrity that nemairi9 on til e Vi99ar'9 pnaperty. . With We La Palma C 1` icken Pie shop now a memaDI, and all Resort model properties 9L b91ari1ially altered: thein neon 9igriage lost iri the mic-1990g, the most notable iris aot a> amples ❑11111` E1 C i1 y'9 post-war ana aammenciial properties riaw includEl the Lint nook Bowl, i r E1 original Rariciake H cause, th e Ellightly Tal Eir H ame Slavirig9)l chase Barik pnaperty ....arid \� isgar'9. -U is ig but a l' andfu I of panael9 of the thoL sands i r raL clhoL t Anal eim. Certairily til e poll -World "an I I era wall ari impartarii, l i91 anicially aigriilli ciarii one far the C i-ly , wi-l1` the adverit cif both DisneyIarid and i l a C aliforriia Angels; a bL i'igEloning, regionally r-liclnificarit E1lec• ran ics industrNl; and 1 l e fact that Arian eim waLi arae all 11 l e 1lagtes11 gnow irig aii ie9 in t1l e L n ited Sltate9 c L ring 111` i9 period. S a then, wl y enac ictal a virtually all architecll L rel EI) ample9 all il? T11 e UE -0 arialysis of • l e Vigsen'g property applies a 5L CaliJonnia H icii aricciil Resounce �liaturi Coc e, vu r ich i9 telling. According to 1 he Califonnia oflliaa of H i91 aric Rreserviation, i l• a 6L technicially 91 ates "E E11E1rmir1Elc ineligible for local listing or c er-iignai iari 1 hnoL cll local government review prace99; may wannarit EI�IEIcial considenaliori iri local planning." EIL i9 a Historical S1laius COC E1 aari9L Itant9 frequently apply if they E1Eir1%SE1 political on clieril pressure io make a finding cif CF H R riari-eliclibili• y, bu-1 s-1 ill feel 1 r a1 laric mank eligibililly may k a w arraril +Etc . I'm riai in carilacit with LL1A and c on't � naw w1` a1 exac-lly led Their anchileatural historian to gEllecl a ESL ciade. T1` e DRR alarm simply Eii ates 1 hat a EIL i9 applied becaL se of the "po�lL larity w ii l' t1` e ciammuriiiy," w hici1` i9 no1 a C RH R Elligibilily clniieniari. S11 ill, the CL rrent appliciatiori of We e ESL stat L 9 code none! r Bless leaves 11` a doar orleri for 1 r Ei Anal Elim Uy C ouriail to 9plare t r EI Vissen's property , if 90 incliried. Ren RRC 020.1 (k', , 1 r a C:iiy aa treat Vigsen'r-I as a r isi anicial resoL rce Alar CaL ricil re�IolL tiori, jL s' as Anaheim has done vu i1 h its multiple l ieil onici districll =i- and can do rio a� ari iii a laric maiik s ordiriaricie i9 not part of the locial negL la -1 ori setl incl. i ri ondeii -I a alcise tE is projecit CIL 1 so i l a C:ii y cicirl qL iCk l� necieiv a pncijecll reim bL n9emeril . I L rideiistand 111^ e need to adapt 1l e firic Ings. h ciwe% er, if indeed 111-e IS/MND i9 adapiec as is ciri Mcincir 24' it pre9eri19111 e Vi99eWE] pn0rlElrty a9 orie will no fL 1 L tie poteril ial to be a C iiy F iEllanicially I iclnificarit 'Etruc-I L re- a finding 1l a1 c oes riol feel 11IL EI for M at Vissen's Flari9l is. C cin9ideiurig 1l EI al: Civ EI cmc the atl a& EIC , I regL Ell 91 1l a1 1 l EI Anal Elim C illy C OL ricin miclh-1 consic er a motion '10 aD amPIt 1 l EI Visser's Flarir-ll property from the presently proposed findiriclri. Ai 1l e very least, Vis9er's appean911 a L a art "I ridviC L al property th a-1 i9 eligible fon local li9tirig an dEl9ignatiori" �'c 1 ai us C ode X52}. h clwe� er, .11- raugh +Couricul rie9Cilull ion, i he City cilclo l a9 the opt iciri a1 11l a Manch 24th 11 eaniricl to declallEl Vis9er's Flaili9i a C iiy H is' orically Significicirill 5.1 rL C1 L IIEI. I ri -11^ i9 Gage, 1 l EI C;aliforri is Historical ResoL iiae IS- 1 al us C ode ul:jari the eval L c11 ion waL Id be SE 1: "Inc ividL Ell property that 19 listed or c e9igrialed lacially." I'la cic opt Vi99en'9 as cl C:iiy of Anal Elim F isloriciall� S ignificiarill s11 nL cil L tie woL ld be cl fitl irig clnd rig l 1 ges'1 L re 1 o hon all 11 Ir i9 El)1 rerrl ely intac-1 Mid-C;eM L ily Mac ern c e9ig rl tha-1 l Elark eri.l k aclk -10 aric1ll EIr Anal Elim ena, and a1 IeaEl1 fail novo, 1� Doses a locally iconia anc L gloved insti'IL liciri. A COL riail re.lolution of this kind \NOL Id 1onmali2EI l Clw yoL II CommL riilly alilElady ED periericles Vi99er's Flaricll : a uric mcirk - wl icil ile9ic ends intimately ideritif� as part and parcel of t1I e Ariaheim ex�lElnience, aric the City al Anaheim history. 111 arik YoL , .14. .i'i� ' ��i fl p ��•, Daniel D. Pclu1, ArchiteClLral Hislcirian At1 cicil mEIri19: D. Paul, � ov. '197 3010 commeril let -ler. L 5A A s9ociicilEl9 VirI.Ier's a� aluation form set, Apr. 20, 3016. California Historical ResoL iICIEI & cit L 9 CrodEI9, Dec. 8, 20C I Cc. Cl rii9tiriEl N gL y Elri, P11 A95Iciclia-le Plclriner 3 Attachments: 1. D. Paul, Nov.19, 2016 Lincoln Blvd Widening comment letter 2. LSA Associates Visser's evaluation form set, Apr. 20, 2015 3. California Historical Resource Status Codes, Dec. 8, 2003 Daniel D. Paul, Architectural Historian Glendale, CA 91214 November 19, 2015 Carlos Castellanos, PE Principal civil Engineer, City of Anaheim Public Works Department 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Suite 270 Anaheim, CA 92805 SUBJECT: Lincoln Avenue widening, West St. to Harbor Blvd, public comment letter Dear Mr. Castellanos, My name is Daniel D. Paul, and I am a 35CFR Part 01 Federally qualified architectural historian. Though I am presently based in Glendale, CA, Anaheim is my hometown and it is a city that I still love. A friend of mine who is an Anaheim citizen recently informed me of the proposed widening at Lincoln Avenue from Harbor to west Street. 1 have concerns regarding the proposed Lincoln Avenue widening project. More than any other non-residential street, the segment of Lincoln Avenue from the Interstate 5 freeway east to Anaheim Boulevard is rich in character and history for Anaheim. In the many years since the City decided demolish the entirety of the old downtown except for the Samuel Kraemer Building, this segment of Lincoln Avenue, now retains the most original character and the most telling resources near or over 50 years old. I'm disheartened to hear that the City may once again make the same mistake made all those years ago. Aside from those identified by LSA, within the Area of Potential Effects are two resources that believe are California Register or Historical Resources eligible. The first is Home Savings (Chase) Bank, 1970. 1 understand that this is a resource to which the City is already sensitive, and I commend the city in this regard. The Home Savings Bank building "possesses high artistic values," as per California Register criterion 3; in no small part due to the Millard Sheets mural depicting the history of Anaheim that is now an iconic resource for the city. Additionally, in the building's design, Millard Sheets- who also served as the building architect, presents a distinctive expression of Neo -Formalism: one historically associated to the Home Savings company, but that has now become a design associated with a historic chapter in California architecture dating from the 1960s to the early 1980s. Even though this resource is not 50 years old, enough time has passed to view Sheet's designs through the lense of history, and the property appears to be CRHR eligible under Criterion 3, with Title 14 CCR Section4852(d) special consideration for historical resources achieving significance within the past 50 years. By resolution, The city of Anaheim may choose to treat this property as a historical resource for CEQA purposes and I would hope that the city might do so. The second resource of concern is Visser's Florist. With the recent loss of the La Palma Chicken Pie Shop signage, as a total design program Visser's now appears to be the city's most highly intact and expressive example of post- World war II commercial Modernism. The Visser's building, which admittedly is not high design Modernism, more than embodies the distinctive characteristics of the postwar commercial architecture property type. Among its character defining features are: a long expanse of close -in sidewalk frontage; a continuous band of large-scale display windows set in protruding aluminum mullions; the continuous, full-length display area behind these windows, recessed entries having original metal and glass shop doors, a full-length corrugated metal eave having original neon signage; scored concrete block - work; a full-length decorative mosaic tile base and mosaic -clad bays; a flat roofed and prominent boxed upper portion of multiple articulated bays; a distinctive greenhouse that continues the streetside frontage and many of the period character defining features of the store building; scored concrete barrier walls at the parking lot having rounded corners; and also at the parking lot- numerous highly distinct bowl -shaped planters suspended atop freestanding metal columns. Visser's has a presence that responds equally to driver and the pedestrian, to the latter by certain features akin to those seen on much smaller, walkable Main Streets across the U.S. As previously mentioned, Visser's is not high design Modernism; but it need not be. A virtual time capsule, Visser's is the embodiment of the post war commercial property type. Among its character defining features are many of ephemeral and smaller scale details, remarkable in their continued existence. That a publically accessible commercial property over 50 years old retains such variety of these features is exceptional and truly expressive of a past historical era. For these reasons, in my professional opinion Visser's appears California Register of Historical Resources eligible under Criterion 3 as it "embodies the distinctive characteristics of a [postwar commercial vernacular] property type." Though I'm aware that the city of Anaheim does not have a preservation ordinance, it would be my hope, not just as an architectural historian but as a former Anaheim citizen one who still considers Anaheim my hometown, that Council would support a resolution to declare Visser's a historical resource for CEQA purposes. Anaheim city Council has it in their power to do under the California Public Resources code Section 5020.1(k). hope that the city may study engineering adjustments and alternative approaches to this portion of the proposed widening that might preserve this beloved and highly distinctive resource. Thank You and Sincerely, Daniel D. Paul, Architectural Historian Glendale, CA State of California The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PRIMARY RECORD Other Listings Review Code Primary # HRI # Trinomial NRHP Status Code 6L Reviewer Date Page 1 of 6 Resource Name or #: 701-703 West Lincoln Avenue P1. Other Identifier: Visser's Florist; 115 N. Resh Street *P2. Location: 0 Not for Publication 121 Unrestricted *a. County: Orange and (P2b and P2c or Ptd. Attach a Location Map as necessary.) *b. USGS 7.5' Quad; Anaheim, CA Date: 1981 T_- R; San Juan Cajon de Santa Ana land grant; S.B.B.M. c. Address:- 701-711 West Lincoln Avenue City: Anaheim -Zip: 92805 d. UTM: Zone: 11; mEl m N (G. P. S.) e. Other Locational Data: (e.g., parcel #, directions to resource, elevation, etc., as appropriate) APN: 255-053-07, -08, and -09; located on the north side of West Lincoln Avenue and spans the block between North Resh Street and North Citron Street in the locally designated Anaheim Colony Historic District (ACHD) *P3a. Description: (Descr be resource and its major elements. Include design, materials, condition, alterations, size, setting, and boundaries) The buildings associated with this property are on three parcels (255-053-07, -08, and -09) and related parking lots are on three adjacent parcels (255-053-05, -06, and -10). The only building that is currently 50 years of age or older is the building at the northwest corner of North Resh Street and West Lincoln Avenue. See Continuation Sheet *P3b. Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) HP6-Commercial Property (1-3 stories); HP2-Single-family residence (2nd floor apartment) *P4. Resources Present: ElBuilding OStructure 00bject DSite DDistrict DElement of District 00ther (Isolates, etc.) P5b. Description of Photo: (View, date, accession #) Top: Original building, fagade, view to the northwest; Bottom: East elevation, view to the west (4/20/16) W. Date Constructed/Age and Sources: [EHistoric OPrehistoric OBoth Circa 1964 (Historicaerials.com) *P7. Owner and Address: Unknown *P8. Recorded by: (Name, affiliation, and address) Casey Tibbet, M.A. LSA Associates, Inc. 1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite 200 Riverside, CA 92507 *P9. Date Recorded: April 20, 2016 *P10. Survey Type: (Describe) Intensive -level CEQA compliance *P11. Report Citation: (Cite survey report and other sources, or enter ""none."") Historic Resources Assessment for the Lincoln Avenue Widening Project, City of Anaheim, Orange County, California 2016. Prepared by Casey Tibbet, M.A. (LSA Project No. KRE1 601) *Attachments: ONONE ElLocation Map OSketch Map ®Continuation Sheet EBuilding, Structure, and Object Record DArchaeological Record DDistrict Record OLinear Feature Record DMilling Station Record DRock Art Record DArtifact Record OPhotograph Record 0 Other (List): DPR 523A (1/95) *Required information State of California —The Resources Agency Primary # DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION HRI# BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND OBJECT RECORD Page 2 of 6 *N RH P Status Code 6L *Resource Name or # (Assigned by recorder) 701-703 West Lincoln Avenue B1. Historic Name: Visser's Florist; Visser's Macres Florist B2. Common Name: Visser's Florist B3. Original Use: Florist B4. Present Use: Florist *135. Architectural Style: Vernacular *136. Construction History: (Construction date, alterations, and date of alterations) Although a permit for this building was issued in 1960, historic aerial photographs reveal that the building was not constructed until sometime between 1963 and 1972 (Historicaerials.com 1963 and 1972). Similarly, a permit was issued in 1967 for an addition to this building, but the addition was not constructed until sometime between 1972 and 1980 (Historicaerials.com 1972 and 1980). The greenhouse, which is located north of the original building, was permitted in 1973. 1960 - permits issued to William P. Visser to erect a two-story commercial building at the northwest corner of Resh and Center (701-703 W. Center) and for sewer connections. Architect listed as U. Bauer (Ulysses E. Bauer on later permit). 1960 – permit issued to Macres Florist for a neon sign projecting 8.5 feet from the building wall about 12 feet above the sidewalk. 1963 - permit for double-faced, projecting, neon wall sign at 701 W. Lincoln. 1967 - permits issued to William P. Visser to demolish a residence at 705 W. Lincoln, construct a two-story commercial addition to 701-703 (architect Ulysses E. Bauer), and for sewer connection. 1968 – permit for canopy sign (707 W. Lincoln) 1973 – permits issued to Visser for a greenhouse addition (architect listed as Swint) at 701 W. Lincoln and to Visser's Macres Florist for electrical 1974 – permit for addition to greenhouse 1977 – permit for addition to greenhouse 1998 – permit to remove and replace fascia and awning for a sign. Visser listed as owner, Linda Math listed as applicant. 2003 – permit for alteration to free-standing sign 2006 – permit to reroof issued to owner David A. Nath TR *137. Moved? CINo ❑Yes ❑Unknown Date: Original Location: *B8. Related Features: parking lot, roof -mounted signs, greenhouse B9a. Architect: Ulysses E. Bauer b. Builder: Unknown *B10. Significance: Theme: Tourism, Suburban ization, and Industrial Growth period (1950-1970) Area: City of Anaheim Period of Significance: Circa 1964 Property Type: Commercial Applicable Criteria: NA (Discuss importance in terms of historical or architectural context as defined by theme, period, and geographic scope. Also address integrity.) This 1960s vernacular commercial building does not appear to meet the criteria for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR) under any criteria. Because it was built outside the period of significance (1857-1949) of the ACHD, it does not meet the City's criteria for a district contributor. It is not a historical resource for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). However, because of its popularity with the community, it may warrant special consideration in local planning. See Continuation Sheet 1311. Additional Resource Attributes: (List attributes and codes) *1312. References: See Continuation Sheet B13. Remarks: *1314. Evaluator: Casey Tibbet, M.A., LSA Associates, Inc., 1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92507 *Date of Evaluation: April 2016 (This space reserved for official comments.) (Sketch Map with north arrow required.) Refer to Location Map DPR 523B (1195) *Required information State of California The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # CONTINUATION SHEET HRI # Trinomial Page 3 of 6 *Resource Name or #: (Assigned by recorder) 701-703 West Lincoln Avenue *Recorded by LSA `Date: April 2016 X Continuation Update *P3a. Description: (continued from page 1) The original, two-story, vernacular building is rectangular in plan and has a flat roof with no eaves. The exterior walls consist of full - height panels of small, square blocks (east and north elevations), bands of aluminum -framed windows atop a low wall covered with mosaic tiles (south and east elevations), a partial height panel of mosaic tiles (east elevation), stucco (east elevation), and stucco panels separated by vertical strips of painted wood or metal (second story). The south -facing fagade features a wide metal canopy that is mounted to the original flat canopy and wraps around a portion of the east elevation. A pole sign is mounted on top of the original canopy and three signs are mounted to the south and east -facing sides of the metal canopy. The horizontal band of storefront windows along the fagade is punctuated by three, recessed, metal -framed glass doors. The east elevation includes a ribbon of four aluminum - framed, louvered windows and a ribbon of four aluminum -framed fixed windows on the second floor and two doors at ground level. The addition has a moderately -pitched, gable -roof. A flat canopy stretches the length of the south elevation above two narrow walls made of small, square blocks and two bands of aluminum -framed windows atop low walls sheathed with mosaic tiles. The west elevation is mainly made up of small, painted windows. A sign is mounted on the roof and there is a freestanding pole sign at the western end of the building. The original building appears to be in good condition, but has sustained alterations including the large gable -roofed addition and the metal canopy. This building is within the ACRD but was constructed outside the ACHD's period of significance (1857-1949) and is not a contributor to the district. P5a. Photo or Drawing (continued from page 1) N West and south elevations, view to the northeast (4120116) VI`4�' FLIRfiT- _ Y �• CAU AD TULIPS E.iS VIOiLETS 3 +gig t ACF2E►+ ROSES 59.9 Detail showing how metal canopy is attached to the original flat canopy. low View to the west (4120116) dim South and east elevations and greenhouse, view to the northwest (4120116) *1310. Significance: (continued from page 2) Historic Context: Refer to the related report (P11 above) for a detailed historic context. The key element of the Tourism, Suburbanization, and Industrial Growth period (1950-1970) in Anaheim is expansion. During this period, the population grew significantly, the city expanded geographically, the industrial base increased considerably, and Anaheim became a regional hub for recreation and tourism. Most of the remaining agricultural properties gave way to large housing tracts and (see Continuation Sheet) DPR 523L (1195) *Required Information 012712016(RAKRE16011DPR forms1701-703 W. Lincoln AVe.docx) State of California -The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # CONTINUATION SHEET HRI # Trinomial Page 4 of 6 *Resource Name or #: (Assigned by recorder) 701-703 west Lincoln Avenue *Recorded by LSA *Date: April 2016 X Continuation Update *1310. Significance: (continued from page 3) commercial strips. The majority of this growth occurred outside the original colony and historic commercial district. Small commercial and office buildings were constructed throughout the city "to serve more of a neighborhood clientele" (City of Anaheim 2010:20). Recognizing the enormous popularity of cars and auto travel during this period, many business owners installed eye-catching signage intended to attract the attention of the motoring public. This signage was often pole or roof -mounted, brightly colored, and could take any number of shapes and sizes. Along with the population boom came a demand for additional services and amenities, such as schools, fire stations, churches, and parks. Many existing institutional and civic buildings were expanded and even more new ones were constructed during this period. People Associated with this Property: The architect is listed as Ulysses E. Bauer and the original owner was Bill Visser. Ulysses Edward Bauer, also known as Ude, was born in Anaheim in 1926 (Orange County Register 2013). In 1944, he graduated from Anaheim High School and was in the Navy from 1944 to 1946 (Ibid.). He attended Fullerton Junior College and the University of California, Berkeley, graduating in 1953 with a degree in Environmental Design/Architecture (Ibid.). He was a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) from 1964 to 1967 (The American Institute of Architects 2016). He practiced in Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties for 53 years and had an office in Riverside (Ibid.; Department of Consumer Affairs n.d.). He was living in Forest Falls, California at the time of his death in 2013 (Orange County Register 2013). No additional pertinent information was found. William Peter Visser (aka Wilhelmus Petrus Visser) was born in Ter Aar, South Holland on April 23, 1926 (Ancestry.com var.). He was an award-winning floral designer in Holland before relocating to California in 1951 (Visser's Florist & Greenhouses n.d.). In 1952, he worked at Cedric's Florist in Los Angeles and in 1953, he married Joan F. Fries, whose father was a gardener (Ancestry.com var.; Independent 1964). When he heard that Walt Disney selected Anaheim for Disneyland, he decided that Orange County was the place to be and bought Macres Florist at 604 West Lincoln Avenue in Anaheim (Visser's Florist & Greenhouses n.d.). In 1961, he moved across the street to 701 west Lincoln Avenue where he built the current approximately 12,000 -square foot facility that is Visser's Florist and Greenhouses (Ibid.). Bill and Joan had two daughters, Lynda and Lori, who they raised in an apartment above the florist shop and who in 1986 bought the business from their father (Ibid.). Lynda and Lori ran the business with their husbands until 2004 when they sold it to the Robinson family. According to their website, Visser's has won numerous awards, been a top 100 member of FTD for several years, and supports many civic groups and charities in the area. In addition, it "is the largest single flower shop and greenhouse in Grange County" (Ibid.). Bill Visser died in Oregon in 2001 (Ancestry.com var.). Significance Evaluation: This property is being evaluated for significance using CRHR criteria and the City of Anaheim criteria for contributors to the Anaheim Colony Historic District. CRHR Criterion 1: Associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local or regional history or the cultural heritage of California or the United States. This building was constructed during a period of tremendous growth in Anaheim and the region. It is relatively generic in appearance, has been altered, and is not uniquely representative of the period. The Visser family established and owned the successful florist business here for approximately 40 years, making it somewhat of a fixture in the area, but there is no indication that the business is connected with any innovations in the florist business or that it made significant contributions to the broader community. CRHR Criterion 2: Associated with the lives of persons important to local, California or national history. Based on the information provided above, the Visser family does not appear to be important to local, California, or national history. CRHR Criterion 3: Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region or method of construction or represents the work of a master or possesses high artistic values. This building does not embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method. The design is modest in character and it has sustained alterations in the form of a large addition. No indication was found that the architect, Ulysses E. Bauer, was a master and the building does not possess high artistic values. Therefore, it is not significant for its architecture. CRHR Criterion 4: Has yielded, or has the potential to yield, information important to the prehistory or history of the local area, California or the nation. This building was built in the 1960s using common building practices and materials. It does not have the potential to yield important information in prehistory or history. See Continuation Sheet DPR 523L (1195) *Required Information 012712016(RAKRE16011DPR forms1701-703 W. Lincoln AVe.docx) State of California -The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Primary # CONTINUATION SHEET HRI # Trinomial Page 5 *Recorded by of 6 LSA *Resource Name or #: (Assigned by recorder) *Date: April 2016 701-703 Vilest Lincoln Avenue X Continuation Update *1312. References: (continued from page 2) Ancestry.com Var. A variety of records were accessed online in May and June 2016 at: http://home.ancestry.com/. These include city directories, voter registration records, and United States Census Data. City of Anaheim 2010 Citywide Historic Preservation Plan. On file at the City of Anaheim. Var. Building permits for 1024 W. Lincoln Avenue. Accessed online in March 2016 at: http://records.anaheim.net/buildingl Welcome.aspx?d bid=0&cr=1 Department of Consumer Affairs n.d. California Architects Board. Accessed online in June 2016 at: http://www2.dca.ca.gov/pis/wllpub/ WLLORYNA$LCEV2.QueryView?P LICENSE NUMBER=2212&P LTE ID=1010 Independent 1964 Fishin' Around. 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On behalf of Anaheim Union High School District I would like to submit the attached public comment for the August 25th City Council Meeting. It is regarding Item 22 on tonight's agenda. Thank you! Sincerely, Jennifer Root, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent, Business Anaheim Union High School District (714) 999-3556 root j(&,auhsd.us ftl Apply for Free and Reduced Price Meals at http.l/bit.ly/Lunch20 FR_QR.png L A I A Anaheim Union High School District E-mail Confidentiality Notice This e-mail communication and any attachments, including documents, files, or previous e-mail messages, constitute electronic communications within the scope of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2510 et seq. This e-mail communication may contain non-public, confidential or legally privileged information intended for the sole use of the designated recipients). The unauthorized and intentional interception, use, copy or disclosure of such information, or attempt to do so, is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful under applicable laws. 18 U.S.C. § 2511. If you have received this e-mail communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by return e-mail and delete the original e- mail from your system. ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 5U i h0h Iri iStiii WAl' - MAW' i 1A i's A - �4 4 a 0 (,714) 999-1,555 BUSINESS SERVICES Good Evening Mayor Sidhu and City Council Members. My name is Jennifer Root and I am the Assistant Superintendent, Business for Anaheim Union High School District. I am sending this public comment on behalf of the Anaheim Union Board of Trustees to speak to item 22 regarding the Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Lincoln Avenue Widening Project from west Street to Harbor Boulevard. First, we recognize that staff has recommended that the project is ceased until community support for the project is garnered and we are grateful for that recommendation. Back in November I stood before the Council and voiced our concern as a school district with the project. It is our belief that the adoption of the mitigated negative declaration again is not in concert with the sentiments of the school district nor with the community members of Anaheim. This shift would require a dedication of 16.5 feet, increased from the current 8.25 foot dedication, in front of Anaheim high school and our newly acquired property adjacent to the high school. When this project was initiated, there was a lack of transparency to community members. At our request, two town hall meetings were conducted... one at Anaheim High School and one at our District office. We provided notification to our families so that they could become aware of the project. At the request of a city council member, the Public Works department presented the project to our Board of Trustees and asked for their support on the project. Based upon concerns from the community regarding the project, our board of trustees voted unanimously to not support the city moving forward with this project. Not one community member who spoke at the board meeting that evening was in support of the project. our Board of Trustees represent their community and felt that their vote represented the community's lack of support with not only the project but specifically with the change of alignment. The community stated the following reasons for not supporting the change in the alignment: 1. Student Safety — there is a concern that when the project occurs building a median in the street would encourage students to dart out into the street and cause potential harm to the students 2. Preservation of an Iconic Feature of the City of Anaheim — Anaheim High School is the oldest of our schools and our flagship high school. It would impact the aesthetics of the school as well as create less space between the front of the school and the street;. again a safety issue. 3. Increased Traffic Flow — the widening could increase the flow of traffic in front of the school thereby increasing the danger to students. The recommendation to change the alignment allows the City of Anaheim is to recoup money from OCTA for the study conducted on the area. It is our belief that had public input been sought prior to initiating the study that it may not have been undertaken and the city would not be obligated to OCTA to change the alignment to receive the funding for the study. Another reason stated for changing the alignment was the cost of acquiring the property on the south side of the street versus the cost of acquiring property on the north side of the street. It is our belief that the school district and our students should not be negatively affected because of the failure of the city staff to have accurately assessed the support of the community for this project prior to accepting funding from OCTA for the project. The change of the alignment represents the first step in allowing this project to go forward in the future. In a vote the city conducted of community members, the community did not support it, and our Board of Trustees, upheld the voices of the community in voting to not support the project. On behalf of the Anaheim Union High School District Board of Trustees, and especially Trustee Al Jabbar who represents Anaheim High School directly, we would like to respectfully ask the City Council to consider rejecting item 22 and to abandon changing the alignment from a center alignment to a northern alignment. From: Neely, Patricia To: Public Comment Cc: Ellie Yazdani; Carlos Castellanos; JENNIFER ROOT Subject: AUHSD Comment - Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) - Lincoln Ave. Widening Project Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 12:00:03 PM Attachments: Ellie Yazdani AUHSD Comments Lincoln Widening 08-25-2020.12df To whom it may concern., Attached please find the Anaheim Union High School's comments for the subject project. Thank you. Patricia Neely IAIA ' Director ; Facilities Planning - Design - Construction Anaheim Union High school District 501 Crescent Way 'Anaheim 'CA' 92803-3520 714 999 3505 ; neely p(@auhsd.us Apply for Free and Reduced Price Meals at http:llbit.ly/Lunch20 FR_QR.png 0 I� Anaheim Union High School District E-mail Confidentiality Notice This e-mail communication and any attachments, including documents, files, or previous e-mail messages, constitute electronic communications within the scope of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2510 et seq. This e-mail communication may contain non-public, confidential or legally privileged information intended for the sole use of the designated recipients). The unauthorized and intentional interception, use, copy or disclosure of such information, or attempt to do so, is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful under applicable laws. 18 U.S.C. § 2511. If you have received this e-mail communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by return e-mail and delete the original e- mail from your system. ANAHEIM UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT FAV [IT I FS PLAN N IgG1 DESIGN,& CONSTRUCTION August 2-51 2020 Ms. Ellie Yazdani City of Anaheim Public Works Department 200 South Anaheim Boulevard Anaheln CA 92805 Subject: Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) Lincoln Avenue Widening Project from West Street to Harbor Boulevard Dear Ms. Yazdanl-, On behalf of the Anahel Fn Union High School District, an educational agency with ownership to many parcels directly impacted by the proposed prolect, please accept the following comments. Temporary Construction Easements: Granting of a temporary easement will have to be approved by the District In advance to ensure that there is adequate access/egress from a fully operational and developed site. At a min�,mum, timing, site restoration, hold harmless clauses will need to be adequately addressed. The District understands that a formal adoption of the MN'D will set a precise alignment to the north side of Lincoln Avenue, which is a condition that our Board of Trustees is opposed to, including the dedication of property per the approved alignment. It is also understood that the project will not move forward until such time there is Community and/or stakehDIder support. Additional cornmen ill be provided in the event the proposed project continues to advanced -Sinceroy, Patricia NeelY Director, Fa, ilities Planning, Design, Canstructibn Anaheim Uqion High School District (714) 999-3505 From: Krista Nicholds To: Public Comment Cc: Daniel Paul; ccruz Subject: Public comments re. City Council Agenda item 22 Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 1:29:47 PM Attachments: ATT0000 1. htm MND POC 08252020.pd Please find attached public comments addressing item 22 on the City Council agenda today, August 25, 2020. Please add the comments to the administrative record. Sincerely, Krista. Nicholds President Preserve Orange County P igsgaie Grange County 206 W Fourth Street Santa Ana, California 92701 PRESERVE ORANGE, COUNTY Anaheim City Council 200 South Anaheim Boulevard Anaheim, CA 92805 By email publiccomment a@anaheim.net Attention: Mayor Harry Sidhu, Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel, and Council Members Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, and Kring Re. Vissees Florist and Adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration (item 22) Dear Mayor Sidhu and Members of City Council, Monday, August 24, 2020 On August 25 you will consider adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MIND) concerning the Lincoln Avenue Street widening Project as well as approval of the project. This letter combines and revises a previous letter from our organization, addressed to Ellie Yazdani with comments made during the public review on the Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, dated February 5, 2020. Preserve Orange County is a county -wide non-profit with the mission to work through education and advocacy to promote conservation of our county's historic and cultural resources. our board members are experts in preservation law, architecture, historic resource management, city planning and architectural history. we provide subject -matter expertise and technical advice to individuals and groups across Orange County. The Historic Resource Assessment delivered to the City in April 2016 and on which the MND is based concluded that Visser's Florist- a legacy business and rare intact example in Orange County of a postwar commercial building type- does not qualify as a historic resource and thus is not subject to environmental review. It is our expert opinion that this conclusion is wrong and reflects an anachronistic interpretation of the standards used to determine a building's eligibility for the California Register of Historical Resources. It is — on the contrary- the prevailing view of our profession that buildings that are "vernacular," that are not designed by master architects or reflect high artistic achievement but that effectively convey their historic context by representing their type should be recognized and protected for their historic value. Visser's exemplifies a time when suburbs and social mobility were expanding on an unprecedented scale and construction reflected this in Orange County in the building, for example, of large scale aerospace manufacturing and theme parks, as well as family-owned flower businesses. Visser's may at first appear to lack a special quality compared to the nearby properties in the Anaheim Colony Historic District or to Anaheim High School, but context is everything. As Richard Longstreth, architectural historian and expert on America's commercial architecture and roadside vernacular, said in 2015 of the nature of the building stock in the booming years after the Second World war: The physical record in all its dimensions makes very clear that neither aristocratic nor parvenu splendor was pursued, as it frequently was in popular culture before the war... The new environment was decidedly not uptown, but it was not the old neighborhood either. Like wartime Preserve Orange County 207 W. Fourth Street, Santa Ana, California 92701 www.preserveorangecounty.orc info preserveoc.org (949)-482-0125 production, it was straightforward, no-nonsense, efficient, and exuded modernity. (from Longstreth, "Nonconforming Modernism," in Looking Beyond the Icons, 2 015 ) Yet Visser's is also so much more as our own Daniel Paul has eloquently pointed out, after years of close inspection of the building, he reveals to us the detail that the Anaheim architect, Ulysses Bauer (who was also the award-winning architect of Carl Karcher's Googie style restaurant, pre -Carl's Jr.) worked into the building taking it a step beyond its utilitarian purpose. Paul, an Anaheim boy and federally qualified architectural historian, provided a list of character defining features of the building in one of his submissions to the City of Anaheim during the 2016 public review and went on to sum up that Visser's is: A virtual time capsule, Visser's is the embodiment of the post war commercial property type. Among its character defining features are many of ephemeral and smaller scale details, remarkable in their continued existence. That a publicly accessible commercial property over 50 years old retains such variety of these features is exceptional and truly expressive of a past historical era. (Daniel Paul, letter to Carlos Castellanos, City of Anaheim, November 19, 2016) We join Daniel Paul and others in Anaheim in encouraging City Council to reject the resolution that would ultimately pave the way for the demolition of Visser's Florist. We encourage the City to re-evaluate Visser's based on current precedent and preserve what is left of Anaheim's mid -twentieth century architecture. Anaheim's growth in this period drove growth throughout Grange County. Visser's is a monument to this defining period in our county history. Sincerely, Krista N icholds, MHC President, Board of Directors Preserve Orange County 207 W. Fourth Street, Santa Ana, California 92701 www.preserveorangecounty.orc info preserveoc.org (949)-482-0125 From: Scott Preston To: Public Comment Subject: Question for 8/25/20 Meeting Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2024 1:03:42 PM Attachments: Anaheim City Council Question.gdf Hello, Please see attached question for todays Council meeting. Thanks, Sales Manager Atlas Specialty Products ATLAS SPECIALTY PRODUCTS Manufacturers OFAN, AS, MS, NAS, BAC and SPECIAL HYDRAULIC FIM'NGS .1 10 VrIr r.90 5 1 2299 E. WINSTON ROAD s- ANAHEIM', CA 92806 a PHONE (714) 9913-5400 * FAX (714) 999-5404 E -mall., fittings@atl�sspgclaltyproduc-ts,com Web Saito: www.allasspecialtyproducts.com 8/25/20 To: Anaheim City Council From: Scott Preston Attn: Public Cornment Subject-, Pivot Manufacturing for Covid 19 Greetings, We are a family owned business that has been supporting the Anaheim commerce for the past 59 years. We have been impacted by Covid 19. We had 105 employees and are down tc 26 with very little work coming in. We are in the aerospace, defense, and space industry and have lots of open capacity for CNC manufacturing and would like to help in any way possible, but I'm not sure of what machining needs are out there to help fight Covid 19. We machine all types of metal products and are here to help but Just need some guidance as to what machining needs are available. Any guidance you can offer as to who to contact would be very grateful. Respectfully Submitted, Scott Preston From: Isabella Dixon Subject: police violence Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 2:34:02 PM To the Anaheim City Council: My name is Bella Dixon, and I am a resident of Anaheim. I am writing in deep concern for the health of the greater Anaheim community. It has become more than clear that a radical shift in our concept of policing and community health must take place at the local level. Police violence in Anaheim has disproportionately affected Black and Brown residents and that must come to an end. The United States does not have a national healthcare system. Instead, we have the largest military budget, and some of the most well -funded and militarized police departments in the world. Anaheim is no different; the 2019-2020 budget allocated $153.8 million to law enforcement and only $1 million to community development. Anaheim is the 9th most violent police department in the U.S. From 2003-2016, Anaheim Police Department killed 33 people during the process of arrest, and nearly 40% of them were unarmed. Since 2014, the rate of arrest -related deaths caused by Anaheim PD exceeds that of LAPD, NYPD, and San Fran PD and is 74% higher than the average for police in California. I demand that the city council not approve "Resolution 19" that would spend $700,000 dollars of taxpayer money on surveillance technology of anti -police brutality protests and that any future projects related to surveillance be halted. I also demand that the council not approve "Resolution 5" that will use $100,000 to improve 10 police vehicles. Instead, invest that money in creating programs that benefit and enrich the community especially during a global pandemic. I am calling on our elected officials to stop criminalizing our community members. We as a concerned community refuse to remain silent on the use of technology to further terrorize our community. Thank you, Bella Dixon Sent from my iPhone From: Aidan Halderman To: Public Comment Subject: Question to Anaheim City Council Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 2:38:42 PM Good Evening! I am a Boy Scout from Troop 811 of Brea. I am currently working toward the Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge. May I ask what the current situation is for opening school campuses from the city's perspective? Does the city have its own special goals to meet before preparing to send students back on campus? Does the city plan at all to open up campuses, or would it prefer to stay online for a large remainder of the current pandemic? Sincerely, Aldan Haldeirman Jennifer L. Hall Item 7: -Distributed to majority of My Council within 72 hours of �- WhL" . meeting. From: Theresa Bass Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 2:33 PM To: Jennifer L. Hall Subject: FW: Remarks for tonight's meeting August 25, 2020 - Recognizing September 2020, as National Library Card Sign -Up Month - Library Value Calculator From: Loretta Day eLDay@anaheim.net> Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 2:16 PM To: Harry Sidhu (Mayor) <HSidhu@anaheim.net>; Harry Sidhu , ; Jose Moreno <JMoreno@anaheim.net>; Denise Barnes <DBarnes@anaheim.net>; Jordan Brandman <JBrandman@anaheim.net>; Trevor O'Neil <TONeil@anaheim.net>; Theresa Bass <TBass@anaheim.net> Cc: Annie Mezzacappa <AMezzacappa anaheim.net>; Marisol Ramirez <MaRamirez@anaheim.net>; Karen Romero Estrada <KRomeroEstrada@anaheim.net>; Helen Myers <HMyers@anaheim.net>; Cynthia Ward <CWard@anaheim.net>; Samantha Saenz <SSaenz@anaheim.net>; Justin Glover <JGlover@anaheim.net>; Maria Gonzalez <MarGonzalez@anahelm .net>; Gregory Garcia <GGarcia@anaheim.net>; Lisa Hughes <LHughes@anaheim.net>; Lauren Torres <LTorres@anaheim.net> Subject: FW: Remarks for tonight's meeting August 25, 2020 - Recognizing September 2020, as National Library Card Sign -Up Month - Library Value Calculator Mayor and members of council: See remarks in support of recognition at a later date regarding: September, 2020 as National Library Card Sign -Up Month. From: Linda Newby Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 12:42 PM To: Council council,,"H anaheim.net>; Audrey Lujan <ALui,ancH.anaheim.net>; Jae Purtell <Jpurtell� -anaheim.net>; Jennifer Beitler-Foxx <JBeitler-Foxx(&,=-,,anaheim.net> Cc: Lucille Kri ng Steve Faessei Subject: Remarks for tonight's meeting August 25, 2020 - Recognizing September 2020, as National Library Card Sign -Up Month - Library Value Calculator I have calculated on the chart below that I have SACVED over $200 month by usuing our fabulous Anaheim libarray for their curbside check out program. I have learned on their training classes how to do so many things and appreciate their partnership with Anaheim Memorila Hospital to educate us on a variety of health issues. Putting real savings (as below) in dollar amounts should diminish that I still feel our Anaheom Libraray is "worth a million bucks to our card holders"! I Sincerely, Linda Newby, CTA Gallery Travel Anaheim, CA. 92805 The ALA recommends this Library Value Calculator to give an estimate of how much money individual consumers save by borrowing library items rather than purchase items: htt www.ala.oradvocaylibrarf-value-calculator So for example, by borrowing an adult book, a consumer can save $20 Using a database saves a person $19.95 An adult program is valued at $15, etc. All of the values of books/labor are estimates... The cost figures for library services were derived by the Massachusetts Libr-ir`� Association based on the table below: Library Service Value of Based On Service Adult Books Borrowed $17.00 Amazon.com average price Young Adult Books Borrowed $12.00 Amazon.com average price Children Books Borrowed Audiobooks Borrowed Interlibrary Loan Requests eBooks Downloaded Magazines Read Newspapers Read Movies Borrowed CDs Borrowed Music Downloaded Meeting Room Use (per hour) Adult Programs Attended $17.00 Amazon.com average price $9.95 Audible.com download average $25.00 Amazon.com average price plus shipping $15.00 Estimated B&N/Amazon average $5.00 Estimated purchase price average $9.50 Boston Globe subscription (outside city) $4.00 Estimated Netflix average $9.95 iTunes download album average $1.00 iTunes download song average $25.00 Estimated value $15.00 Entertainment/program admission fee -estimated average per adult Young Adult Programs $12.00 Entertainment/program admission fee -estimated average per � Attended youth Children's Programs Attended $7.00 Entertainment/program admission fee -estimated average per child Museum Passes Borrowed $20.00 � Museum admission fee -estimated average for two adults Computer Use (per hour) $12.00 FedEx/Kinkos price T Database Searches $19.95 Average cost for online article search Reference Assistance $7.00 Average library cost AU D R EY A. 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