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10-27-20_Action with CommentsHarry S. Sidhu, P.E. Mayor Stephen Faessel Mayor Pro Tem District 5 Denise Barnes Council Member District 1 Jordan Brandman Council Member District 2 Dr. Jose F. Moreno Council Member District 3 Lucille Kring Council Member District 4 Trevor O'Neil Council Member District 6 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 Tel: (714) 765-5166 Fax (714) 765-4105 www.anaheim.net ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA OCTOBER 27, 2020 CITY COUNCIL ANAHEIM HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL NOTICE DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC On March 4, 2020, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency in California as a result of the threat of COVID-19. On March 17, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20 (superseding the Brown Act -related provisions of Executive Order N-25-20 issued on March 12, 2020), which allows a local legislative body to hold public meetings via teleconferencing and to make public meetings accessible telephonically or otherwise electronically to all members of the public seeking to observe and to address the local legislative body. Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, please be advised that the Anaheim City Council will participate in this meeting telephonically. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20 and given the current health concerns, members of the public can access the meeting live on-line at www.anaheim.net/councilvideos and on Cable Channel 3. In addition, members of the public can submit comments electronically for City Council consideration by sending them to publiccomment(a�anaheim.net. To ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments prior to 2:30 P.M. the day of the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after 2:30 P.M., will be distributed to the City Council, posted on the City's website, and will be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Current and archived public comments are available at www.anaheim.net/publiccomment. Contact the City Clerk's Office at 714-765-5166 or cityclerk ccD.anaheim.net with any questions. ACCESSIBILITY: If requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Any person who requires a disability -related modification or accommodation, in order to observe and/or offer public comment may request such reasonable modification, accommodation, aid, or service by contacting the City Clerk's Office by telephone at (714) 765-5166 or via email to cityclerk(a)anaheim.net, no later than 8:00 AM on the day of the scheduled meeting. -ORDER OF BUSINESS: Public sessions of all regular meetings of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority/Public Financing Authority/Housing and Public Improvements Authority begin at 5:00 P.M. Public hearings begin at 5:30 P.M. unless otherwise noted. Closed sessions begin at 3:00 P.M. or such other time as noted. Closed sessions may be preceded by one or more public workshops. If a workshop is scheduled, the subject and time of the workshop will appear on the agenda. Not all of the above agencies may be meeting on any given date. The agenda will specify which agencies are meeting. All meetings are in the Anaheim City Hall, Council Chamber, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 or such other location as noted. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2), no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting. -REPORTS: All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk's Office and www.anaheim.net. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) are available at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805 and by contacting the office by phone, 714-765-5166, or email to citvclerk(o-)-anaheim.net. -ADDITIONS/DELETIONS: Items of business may be added to the agenda upon a motion adopted by a minimum 2/3 vote finding that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the City or Agency subsequent to the agenda being posted. Items may be deleted from the agenda upon request of staff or upon action of the Council or Agency. -CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar items will be acted on by one roll call vote unless a member(s) requests an item(s) be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 27, 2020 4:30 P.M. Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 4:31 P.M. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None (Submit comments electronically for City Council consideration by sending them to publiccomment(aanaheim.net. To ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments prior to 2:30 P.M. the day of the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after 2:30 P.M., will be distributed to the City Council, posted on the City's website, and will be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Current and archived public comments are available at www.anaheim.net/publiccomment.) Recess to closed session. 4:33 P.M. 4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION 4:33 P.M. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Citizen Advocates for Responsible Development v. City of Anaheim, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2020-01135332 CU-WM-CXC Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 5:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. Invocation: Council Member Jordan Brandman Flag Salute: Council Member Trevor O'Neil Presentation: Recognizing the Anaheim Public Library/Altrusa International/Anaheim Elementary School District Creative Writing Project Winners Acceptance of Other Recognitions (To be presented at a later date): Recognizing November 1, 2020, as Extra Mile Day Call to order the Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint session with the City Council). 5:07 P.M. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None 2 October 27, 2020 PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that a total of 14 general comments and 3 public comments for Public Hearing Item No. 18 were received via email prior to 2:30 P.M. (Total of 17 general/agenda comments and 6 Public Hearing Item No. 18 comments received via email.) Public Comments Submitted — October 27, 2020 City Council Meeting- (Submit eeting(Submit comments electronically for City Council/Housing Authority consideration by sending them to publiccomment(cDanaheim.net. To ensure distribution to the City Council/Housing Authority prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments prior to 2:30 P.M. the day of the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after 2:30 P.M., will be distributed to the City Council/Housing Authority, posted on the City's website, and will be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Current and archived public comments are available at www.anaheim.net/publiccomment.) CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: Upon request by City Manager Jim Vanderpool, Fire Chief Pat Russell provided an update on wildfires in Orange County. Chief Russell explained Anaheim had up staffed on October 26 due to a Red Flag Warning issued for high winds and low humidity and the State had approved a pre -positioned OES Type One strike team on which Anaheim had one unit. Anaheim contributed engines and personnel to the Silverado Fire in Irvine, a vegetation fire in Fullerton, and the Blue Ridge Fire in Yorba Linda. He reported the emergency recall of staff resulted in more firefighters willing to come back to work than there was equipment for them to work on and thanked Public Works for assisting with getting vehicles back into the field quickly. He reported Anaheim still had five units on the Silverado Fire, five units on the Blue Ridge fire, and all City fire stations were covered with Anaheim personnel on reserve apparatus. City Manager Jim Vanderpool thanked all the fire personnel for their hard work. Mr. Vanderpool announced the Take It Outdoors restaurant relief grant program to allocate up to $2,000 to assist with purchasing or renting equipment to allow for outdoor dining and social distancing, was applicable to purchases retroactive to March 16, and information was available at www.anaheim.net/coronavirus. He explained the Internet Rebate Program has been available since October 1 to income -qualified households with 209 households provided financial assistance for high-speed internet access. He acknowledged the work of the Community Services Department providing food to those in need in the community and highlighted a new collaboration with Bracken's Kitchen to provide family sized meals for neediest in the community, with approximately 175 families assisted through the Miraloma and Ponderosa Family Resources Centers, by appointment. He thanked the Kiwanis Club for inviting him to be their guest speaker at their breakfast Zoom meeting. In response to Council Member Moreno, Mr. Vanderpool reported the Downtown Anaheim Association was reluctant to close Center Street Promenade, street operations in other parts of the City made it difficult for closures, and the grant program would allow restaurants throughout Anaheim to expand outdoor operations. Recess the Anaheim City Council. 5:18 P.M. 5:00 P.M. - HOUSING AUTHORITY 5:18 P.M. MOTION: LK/SF Waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the consent calendar. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR: Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property and Escrow Instructions, in substantial form, with the Kinney Family Trust, in the amount of $14,000, for the purchase of property generally located at Anaheim Boulevard and Midway Drive (APN 082-185- 48); and authorize the Executive Director of the Anaheim Housing Authority, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement. 3 October 27, 2020 2. Approve minutes of the Housing Authority meeting of October 6, 2020. Adjourn the Anaheim Housing Authority. 5:19 P.M. Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 5:19 P.M. 5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL 5:19 P.M. Items pulled for discussion: Council Member Moreno: Item No. 04 Council Member Kring: Item No. 05 MOTION: LK/SF Waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the consent calendar. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR: 3. Receive and file minutes of the Library Board meeting of September 14, 2020 and the Senior Citizen Commission meetings of May 21, 2020 and July 16, 2020. 4. Approve proclamations recognizing November 8 - 14, 2020, as National Nurse Practitioner Week; November 8 - 14, 2020, as National Apprenticeship Week; and Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido for his service to the Orange County Transportation Authority Board. Item No. 04 Discussion. MOTION: JIM/SF to approve the two proclamations recognizing November 8-14, 2020 as National Nurse Practitioner Week and National Apprenticeship Week. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. MOTION: HS/LK to approve the proclamation recognizing Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido for his service to the Orange County Transportation Authority Board: ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-1-1 (AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Brandman, Kring, and O'Neil; NOES: Council Member Moreno; ABSTAIN: Council Member Barnes). Motion carried. 5. Approve an Employment Agreement with Gregory Garcia for the position of Assistant City Manager, effective October 28, 2020; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Item No. 05 Discussion. Prior to Council action, City Clerk Theresa Bass provided an oral summary of salary and benefits, pursuant to Government Code §54953, that the appointment of Gregory Garcia to the position of Assistant City Manager included salary in the amount of $260,932 annually, which includes the temporary 5% reduction all executive managers voluntarily took, severance pay consisting of three month's salary, and a benefits package as provided to the executive classification. MOTION: LK/SF ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-1 (AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Barnes, Brandman, Kring, and O'Neil; NOES: Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. 6. Accept the bid from OneSource Distributors, in the amount of $307,820 plus applicable tax, for the purchase of pre -wired relay racks for the Anaheim Public Utilities Department for use at the Sharp Substation, in accordance with Bid #9461. 4 October 27, 2020 7. Accept the bid from ABCO Development Corp., in the amount of $208,990 plus applicable tax, for the purchase of precast cable trench materials for the Anaheim Public Utilities Department for use at the Sharp Substation, in accordance with Bid #9426. 8. Accept the bids from H&H Auto Parts Wholesale and Elliott Auto Supply Co., Inc., in the combined not to exceed amount of $57,087.29 plus applicable tax and a 20% contingency, to provide AC -Delco and Motorcraft repair parts on an as -needed basis for the Public Works Fleet Division for a one year period with four one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal options, in accordance with Bid #9472. 9. Waive the competitive bid process of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the purchase of one Pierce fire engine from South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $750,613.18 including sales tax, for the Anaheim Fire & Rescue Department (purchase is being made utilizing a cooperative purchase agreement established by the Houston -Galveston Area Council awarded to Pierce Manufacturing; the purchase is being made through their local authorized reseller as allowed by the terms of the agreement). 10. Approve and authorize the Chief of Police, or designee, to execute the Sub -grantee agreement with the City of Santa Ana, in the amount of $2,450,391, for reimbursement of funds expended for the purchase of equipment, services, and training, and other required documents authorized under the Fiscal Year 2019 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant, and amend the Police Department's budget for Fiscal Year 2020/21 accordingly; and approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Santa Ana for the Urban Area Security Initiative. 11. Approve the First Amendment to the PCS Site Agreement with Sprint PCS Assets, L.L.C., formerly known as Cox PCS Assets, L.L.C., to change the notices section of the agreement from Sprint to T -Mobile USA, Inc. who acquired Sprint under their corporate umbrella in April 2020, add a fourth renewal period which will extend the term of the agreement through December 31, 2022, with the ability to terminate the agreement for default or upon a 30 day written notice to City by Sprint; and authorize the Executive Director of the Convention, Sports & Entertainment Department to execute any other related documents, and take necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement. 12. Approve the First Amendment to Agreement with Schmidt Design Group, Inc., increasing the contract amount by $78,596 for a total contract amount of $281,412, for additional design and civil/structural engineering work required for additional scope to include a loop trail, shaded space, and additional landscaping for the Center Greens project located at 311 East Broadway; and authorize the Director of Community Services, or designee, to execute the amendment and related documents and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the amendment. 13. Approve the Joint Participation Agreement with the City of Buena Park approving the City of Anaheim's pro rata cost share, in an amount not to exceed $40,000, and outlining the respective roles and responsibilities for the design, construction, and administration of the Crescent Avenue Rehabilitation from Western Avenue to Dale Avenue. 5 October 27, 2020 14. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-126 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Public Works Director or his designee to submit a grant application on behalf of the City of Anaheim to the Orange County Transportation Authority for funding under the M2 Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program for Yorba Linda Boulevard/Weir Canyon Road Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (RTSSP) Project, and if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of such grant funds on behalf of the City and amending the budget accordingly, and determine the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Regulation No. 15301(b) Class 1 (grant funds in the amount of $539,648). 15. ORDINANCE NO. 6499 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to zoning (Reclassification No. 2017-00308) (DEV2017-00069) (rezoning the property located at 1679 West Cerritos Avenue from the "T" Transition to "RS -4" Single -Family Residential zone). END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 5:34 P.M. 16. Update on the City's response to COVID-19. Item No. 16 Discussion. No action taken. 5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 6:19 P.M. 17. This is a public hearing to consider the adoption of an application fee for a regulatory permit to operate an unlicensed community care facility or sober living home in the City of Anaheim. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-127 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing an application fee for Operator's Permits and Operator's Registration for unlicensed community care facilities and sober living homes [resolution includes determination of exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 21080(b)(8) of the California Public Resources Code in that said fee is established to meet operating expenses, including employee wage rates and fringe benefits and purchasing or leasing of supplies, equipment, materials, and service (application fee of $323)]. Item No. 17 Mayor Sidhu opened the public hearing. City Clerk Theresa Bass reported no public comments were received via email. Mayor Sidhu closed the public hearing. Discussion. MOTION: SF/LK ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried. 18. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION RECLASSIFICATION NO. 2019-00324 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-06040 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2020-00003 (DEV2019-00087) OWNER: 1122 N. Anaheim Blvd., LLC, 1122 N. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92801 APPLICANT: Robert Kim, Renaissance City North Anaheim, LLC, 4675 MacArthur Court, Suite 500, Newport Beach, CA 92660 PROJECT LOCATION: The proposed project is located at 1122 North Anaheim Boulevard. This 4.49 -acre site is located approximately 525 feet north of the centerline of La Palma Avenue at the intersection with Anaheim Boulevard. 6 October 27, 2020 REQUEST: The applicant requests approval of the following land use entitlements to allow construction of a 269 -unit, four-story (with a six -story parking structure), multiple -family residential development with modified development standards: (i) a Zoning Reclassification to implement the Mixed -Use (MU) Overlay zone; (ii) a conditional use permit to allow a multiple -family residential development with modified development standards in the proposed MU Overlay zone; and a development agreement for a proposed voluntary financial contribution to support the City's affordable housing programs. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council will consider whether a Mitigated Negative Declaration is the appropriate environmental documentation for this request under the California Environmental Quality Act. ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: Approved and recommended City Council approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, Reclassification No. 2019-00324, Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-06040 with deletion of Condition No. 77 regarding Water Engineering requirements, and Development Agreement No. 2020-00003 (PC2020-041). VOTE: 4-1 (Chairperson Keys and Commissioners Armstrong, Lieberman, and Meeks voted yes. Commissioner White voted no. Commissioners Mulleady and Vadodaria were absent.) (Planning Commission meeting of September 28, 2020). Appealed by: Supporters' Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER), Richard Toshiyuki Drury, Lozeau Drury LLP, 4399 Santa Anita Ave., Suite 205, EI Monte, CA 91731 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-128 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for proposed Reclassification No. 2019- 00324, Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-06040, and Development Agreement No. 2020-00003 (DEV2019-00087) (1122 North Anaheim Boulevard). RESOLUTION NO. 2020-129 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving and adopting proposed Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-06040 (DEV2019-00087) (1122 North Anaheim Boulevard). Approved, as amended. ORDINANCE NO. 6500 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the zoning map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to zoning (Reclassification No. 2019-00324) (DEV2019-00087) [apply "MU" Mixed -Use Overlay Zone to existing 'T Industrial base zone]. ORDINANCE NO. 6501 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving Development Agreement No. 2020-00003 by and between the City of Anaheim and Renaissance City North, LLC, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City (Development Agreement No. 2020-00003) (DEV2019- 00087). Introduced, as amended. Item No. 18 Discussion. MOTION: DB/JM to continue to November 10, 2020. Motion withdrawn. Mayor Sidhu opened the public hearing. Comment by Applicant, Appellant, and 4 public comments received via email as of 6:30 P.M. (Total of 6 public comments received via email.) Public Comments Submitted — October 27, 2020 City Council Meeting Discussion. MOTION: SF/TO to approve as amended to remove Condition 77 from the Resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit and to correct a clerical error in the Ordinance approving the Development Agreement, and to allocate the voluntary financial 7 October 27, 2020 contribution of $269,000 in the Development Agreement to the Senior Safety Net Program. Mayor Sidhu recessed the City Council at 7:55 P.M. and reconvened at 8:02 P.M. Discussion. MOTION: SF/TO to approve as amended to remove Condition 77 from the Resolution approving the Conditional Use Permit and to correct a clerical error in the Ordinance approving the Development Agreement, and to allocate the voluntary financial contribution of $269,000 in the Development Agreement to the Senior Safety Net Program. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-1 (AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Barnes, Brandman, Kring, and O'Neil; NOES: Council Member Moreno). Motion carried; ordinances introduced. Report on Closed Session Actions: None Public Comments (non -agenda items): Public Comments Submitted — October 27, 2020 City Council Meeting (Current and archived public comments are available at www.anaheim.net/publiccomment.) Council Communications/Agenda Requests: Council Member Barnes requested an update on 39 Commons by the City Manager. She thanked City staff for helping ensure there was plenty of food for distribution, especially on the west side, including the team working events at the Brookhurst Community Center. She promised the public she would continue to work on ensuring a food source was available. She acknowledged the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Anaheim and Cypress for their contributions and assistance to young people. She thanked the firefighters for their work in terrible conditions and prayed that those harmed would return home soon. Continuing in the election cycle, she encouraged residents to carefully look at the qualifications and commitments of candidates. She appreciated all the support during this time, and encouraged residents to call City Hall if they need food. Council Member Brandman referred Council Member Barnes to the September 29, 2020 Council meeting video regarding 39 Commons. He offered thoughts and prayers for first responders, especially Anaheim firefighters, helping the community and wished safety for all residents. He reminded the public that Election Day was a week away, encouraged all to cast their ballots, and to visit www.ocvote.com if they need more information. He requested a staff presentation, review, and discussion of the City's IT management contract at a future meeting (confirmed under Mayor Sidhu's agenda -setting authority). He wished everyone a Happy Halloween and encouraged all to stay safe, wear a jacket in colder weather, and wear a mask. Council Member Moreno congratulated Dodgers fans on their World Series win. He thanked the Halloween Parade and Fall Festival committee and all involved for putting together a wonderful community event and continuing the tradition in a different fashion during the pandemic. He requested a workshop to review and discuss COVID-19 in the context of Anaheim, the pandemic, schools, the local economy, and public health, including inviting the County if they were interested, concurred by Council Member Barnes (request failed for lack of second concurrence). Council Member Moreno requested a discussion of the funding not yet spent by Visit Anaheim to possibly return those funds to the City to assist with current struggles in the community, concurred by Council Member Barnes (request failed for lack of second concurrence). He requested a memo on how many other Orange County cities/bodies are using Zoom or video conferencing technologies to hold meetings, how many have live public comment via video, and how many are meeting in person in their chamber and allowing live public comment. He encouraged residents to vote by November 3, to pay attention to local elections, to review 8 October 27, 2020 mailers and campaign spending, and to pay attention to Council decisions. He requested a meeting with the City Attorney to discuss meeting protocols. He offered thoughts and prayers to Greg Walgenbach, Orange County Catholic Diocese Director of Peace and Justice, who was diagnosed with cancer and undergoing treatment. Council Member Kring congratulated the volunteers for a wonderful virtual Halloween Parade. She encouraged all to get a free flu shot to protect themselves and their families. She offered prayers and thoughts for a speedy recover from cancer for Boys and Girls Club Executive Director John Machiverna. She showed photos and shared information about Downtown Disney's health and safety measures for their guests and cast members and thanked the Disney leadership for the tour and their leadership in addressing the challenges of COVID-19. She shared that she had received over 120 emails from residents and business leaders citing concerns with the loss of jobs, tax revenue, and hope. As the representative for District 4, she expressed pride that the Resort businesses were ready to re -open safely. She offered thoughts and prayers to all impacted by the fires and to the firefighters, first responders, and police working to keep everyone safe, particularly those injured. She wished everyone a Happy Halloween. Council Member O'Neil extended his gratitude and thanks to firefighters, police, and first responders working to keep communities safe and was thankful that Anaheim was not currently threatened. He reminded residents to familiarize themselves with evacuations route by visiting www.anaheim.net/knowyourway. Mayor Pro Tem Faessel commended private security officer Ray Roman for addressing a threat of a knife -wielding may at the Farmers Market on October 15, thanking him for his bravery and service to the community. He announced the annual Veterans Day ceremony would be held virtually and veterans are asked to submit their photos by 10/30 at www.anaheim.net/veteranphotos. He thanked Public Utilities for installing new LED street lights in an alley adjacent to Jafaria Church on La Palma, announced Anaheim Fire & Rescue was recruiting firefighters through 11/3, thanked Police, Public Works, and Code Enforcement for their quick action closing an illegal marijuana dispensary on State College, stated residents need assistance with their public utilities can call 714-765-3300 for information on deferred payment programs, and commended the Anaheim Public Library for their continued operations via virtual programs and curbside deliver. He thanked the Library, Altrusa, and Anaheim Elementary School District for getting children involved in the Creative Writing Project and congratulated the winners. He reported his participation in a food distribution on October 10 at Sycamore & Sabina, Indigenous Peoples Day with Council Member Barnes, an Olmstead Way virtual community meeting to address sober living homes, the ground -breaking for the Anaheim Transportation Network's new solar bus charging system which will be the largest facility of its kind in the country, a flashlight walk in the Benfield Canmore neighborhood with neighbors, Police, Public Works, Code Enforcement, Community Services, and Utilities, and the YMCA food booth at the Fall Festival. He announced an upcoming food drive on 10/31 at 12: 00 P.M. at 631 S. Brookhurst St. Mayor Sidhu thanked first responders, firefighters, and police for keeping everyone safe during the fires and wished the surrounding cities well. He thanked staff for their on-going work throughout the pandemic. He encouraged all to continue taking precautions such as wearing masks, maintaining social distance, washing hands, and avoiding large gatherings. He acknowledged the stress this has imposed on families, schools, and children and addressed the financial impacts to local businesses and the local economy, and stated everyone was together in this situation. Adjournment: 9:23 P.M. Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2020. 9 October 27, 2020 All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk's Office and www.anaheim.net. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) will be available at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805 and by contacting the office by phone, 714-765-5166, or email to cityclerk(o)anaheim.net. If requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Any person who requires a disability -related modification or accommodation, in order to observe and/or offer public comment may request such reasonable modification, accommodation, aid, or service by contacting the City Clerk's Office by telephone at (714) 765-5166 or via email to cityclerk(a-)anaheim.net, no later than 8:00 AM on the day of the scheduled meeting. SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION: Para servicios de interpretacion, comuniquese con la oficina de la Ciudad (City Clerk), cuando menos 24 horas antes de la junta programada. Llamando al 714-765-5166. 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Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at www.anaheim.net 10 October 27, 2020