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08/11/2020ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR AND REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING OF AUGUST 11, 2020 The regular meeting of August 11, 2020 was called to order at 3:00 P.M. and adjourned for lack of a quorum. The regular adjourned meeting of July 14, 2020 was called to order at 5:03 P.M. telephonically, pursuant to Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-20 (superseding the Brown Act related provisions of Executive Order N-25-20) in response to COVID-19. The meeting notice, agenda and related materials were duly posted on August 6, 2020. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Harry Sidhu and Council Members Stephen Faessel, Denise Barnes, Jordan Brandman, Jose F. Moreno, Lucille Kring, and Trevor O'Neil (all via teleconference). STAFF PRESENT: INVOCATION: FLAG SALUTE: PRESENTATION: Interim City Manager Greg Garcia, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and City Clerk Theresa Bass Council Member Trevor O'Neil Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel Recognizing the Anaheim Public Library for receiving the 2020 John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Award from the Library Leadership and Management Association Mayor Sidhu congratulated the Anaheim Public Library for winning the award for their success in publicizing the annual OC Zine Fest in 2019 and noted it included a $10,000 grant, which will go towards additional library programming. Recognizing Yellow Cab of Greater Orange County for 75 years of service in the City of Anaheim Mayor Sidhu recognized Yellow Cab and thanked them for their service to Anaheim. Acceptance of Other Recognitions To be presented at a later date): Recognizing September 12 - 20, 2020, as Welcoming Week ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: City Clerk Theresa Bass announced staff requested to withdraw Item No. 12 to be brought back at the next City Council meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS: City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that 74 public comments were received electronically prior to 3:00 P.M. related to City Council agenda items and matters within the jurisdiction of the Anaheim City Council. [A final total of 80 public comments were received electronically and distributed to the City Council related to City Council agenda items and matters within the jurisdiction of the Anaheim City Council and made part of the official record]. — See Appendix. City Council Minutes of August 11, 2020 Page 2 of 17 CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: In response to Council Member Moreno, Interim City Manager Greg Garcia advised negotiations with SRB Management regarding Angel Stadium were ongoing since December as they work to finalize a community benefits package to be presented soon. He announced a Special Planning Commission meeting was noticed for September 9, 2020, additional documents would be prepared and publicized in approximately two weeks, and the information could be presented at a Council meeting in late September or early October. CONSENT CALENDAR: At 5:13 P.M., the consent calendar was considered with Mayor Sidhu pulling Item Nos. 02, 08, and 13 for separate discussion and consideration. MOTION: Council Member Kring moved to adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented, in accordance with reports, certifications, and recommendations furnished each city council member and as listed on the consent calendar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Kring, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Motion carried. 8105 1. Receive and file minutes of the Library Board meeting of March 9, 2020 and the Public Utilities Board meeting of May 27, 2020. D180 3. Accept the bid from United Rotary Brush Corporation, in the amount of $82,074 plus applicable tax, for the purchase of new street sweeper replacement brooms 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 #9453. D180 4. Accept the bid from Aqua -Tech Water Management, Inc., in the amount of $206,544, for water treatment services at the Anaheim Convention Center for a one year period with up to two two-year optional renewals; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal options in accordance with Bid #9452. D180 5. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and ratify a purchase order issued to Trane U.S., Inc., in the amount of $61,405.33, for the procurement of a Variable Frequency Drive unit to repair the chiller at the Downtown Community Center in order to have the facility available to support the community. D129 6. Authorize a payment to Environmental Land Management, in the amount of $62,095.69 over the original authorization of $410,000, for work performed during 2018-19 to provide urgent fire protection and weed abatement in the area of Deer Canyon Park in Anaheim Hills. 7. Approve and authorize the Fire Chief to execute the 2020 Orange County Operational Area AGR- Agreement of the County of Orange and Political Subdivisions which guides how Orange 2049.A County jurisdictions coordinate emergency planning and response activities. 9. Approve an agreement with Designing Local, Ltd., in an amount not to exceed $125,000, to AGR- provide consulting services for the community input process, writing, and design of a 12115 comprehensive Anaheim Public Art Plan, as well as the creation of an inventory of the city's current public art collection; and amend the Community Services Department's FY2020/21 budget by $125,000. City Council Minutes of August 11, 2020 Page 3 of 17 AGR- 10. Approve an agreement with E -Mobility Market Services, Inc., dba ZappyRide, in the amount of 12116 $158,000 for the initial three year term, with three one-year extensions each in the amount of $36,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $266,000 with a 10% contingency for extra services, for a web -based Electric Vehicle customer education platform; authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and any related documents, and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement. AGR- 11. Approve an engineering services agreement with IMEG Corp., in an amount not to exceed 12117 $161,220, for the design of the Brookhurst Street from Ball Road Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project; and authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the agreement and any related documents, and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement. 12. RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE A123 CITY OF ANAHEIM approving the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Subgrant Agreement between the City of Anaheim and the State of California for the term of April 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022 (to operate job -training programs for economically disadvantaged youth; formula allocation of $687,133) [approval of resolution includes authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute and administer the agreement and determining the approval of the agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(3), 15061(b)(3), and 15378(b)(4) as the proposed agreement constitutes a funding mechanism or fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environments and does not constitute a "project"]. Item No. 12 withdrawn by staff; no action taken. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR: 0144.6 2. Approve a response to the 2019-2020 Orange County Grand Jury Report, "Protecting Those Who Protect and Serve," and direct the City Manager to execute a letter and forward the response by September 28, 2020 to the presiding judge of the Orange County Court and the Orange County Grand Jury. Police Chief Jorge Cisneros reported the letter is a response to the 2019-2020 Orange County Grand Jury Report, "Protecting Those Who Protect and Serve," which is the result of a complete assessment of the peer support programs within law enforcement agencies in Orange County to help manage stress inherent in law enforcement. He reported there were six findings and four recommendations by the Grand Jury and noted Anaheim Police Department (APD) was commended for its peer support program. He noted APD has complied with all of the findings and recommendations within the report. DISCUSSION: Council Member Kring thanked Police Chief Cisneros and was happy to hear APD was ahead of the curve for peer support. Council Member Moreno echoed Council Member Kring's statement and was supportive of mental health support across the City. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Police Chief Cisneros believed the line -item budget for this program is under $20,000, but confirmed it is a budgeted line item with available funding. He advised one of the largest costs of this item is training and it aligns with one of the pillars of 21 st Century Policing. Council Member Moreno expressed surprise at the low budget amount and requested a memo from Police Chief Cisneros outlining the trend in funding for the program, including how the support applies to both police officers and 911 dispatchers. Council Member Moreno noted he took exception to the City Council Minutes of August 11, 2020 Page 4 of 17 last line of the Grand Jury report that suggests peer support programs have taken a back seat to the funding priorities due to the "Defund the Police" movement. He requested a note be added to the response stating that Anaheim values its peer support program for officers, noting that Anaheim is ahead of the curve in support of the mental health of its police officers. In response to Council Member Moreno, Police Chief Cisneros did not believe it was appropriate to respond to the statements by the Grand Jury. He advised the $20,000 is an estimate but noted APD uses the line item for training related to peer support, which includes civilian and sworn personnel. He also noted "Defund the Police" has different meanings for different people and he did not believe he could define that overall for the residents of Anaheim. Council Member Moreno addressed the various interpretations of "Defund the Police" and believed Anaheim residents believe it means to reprioritize police funding. He supported the item and trusted the Chief's judgement regarding the budgeting needs. In response to Council Member Barnes, Police Chief Cisneros advised the Grand Jury meets to review items throughout the year and provides recommendations to the impacted cities. He also noted the report was provided to all law enforcement agencies in Orange County. Mayor Sidhu noted this report identifies an important issue, which is job-related stress that impacts police officers. He expressed his support for Police Chief Cisneros's response. MOTION: Mayor Sidhu moved to approve a response to the 2019-2020 Orange County Grand Jury Report, "Protecting Those Who Protect and Serve," and direct the City Manager to execute a letter and forward the response by September 28, 2020 to the presiding judge of the Orange County Court and the Orange County Grand Jury, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Kring, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Motion carried. AGR- 8. Approve the Employment Agreement with James (Jim) Vanderpool for the appointment to the 12114 position of City Manager, effective September 8, 2020. Human Resources Director Linda Andal reported City Council reported its action on July 28 to appoint James Vanderpool to the position of City Manager, subject to pre-employment processes, which are all completed and met. She provided a brief history of Mr. Vanderpool's over 25 years of experience in municipal leadership with the City of Buena Park and an overview of his education. She also noted his professional associations. DISCUSSION: Mayor Sidhu thanked Interim City Manager Greg Garcia for his service. Mayor Sidhu noted the need to find a City Manager without an expensive recruitment process. Upon discussion with the Human Resources Department, he learned Mr. Vanderpool scored well in a previous City Manager recruitment process, was vetted through that process, and was close to being selected. Mayor Sidhu stated he then did his own review and evaluation, expressed support for Mr. Vanderpool's appointment, and noted Buena Park aligns with Anaheim in many ways. MOTION: Mayor Sidhu moved to approve the Employment Agreement with James (Jim) Vanderpool for the appointment to the position of City Manager, effective September 8, 2020, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Faessel. DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel expressed support for Mr. Vanderpool's appointment. City Council Minutes of August 11, 2020 Page 5 of 17 Council Member Barnes stated she put weight on a City Manager's previous experience in a large city, and noted Buena Park was significantly smaller than Anaheim, and had many other differences. She expressed concern that Anaheim rushed into this appointment and should have further vetted the process. She noted Mr. Vanderpool has a very strong reputation and is well liked in the community. She looked forward to seeing him succeed through future challenges. Council Member Moreno expressed support for Mr. Vanderpool's appointment but concurred with Council Member Barnes's concerns regarding the selection process. He noted his approval for the appointment to show support for an incoming City Manager. He expressed concern that the former City Manager was forced to resign, with no specific reasons cited, and the City paid him $475,000 in a severance package. He expressed concern the City Council has spent close to $1,000,000 on the City Manager position without providing any rationale as to the changes requested by the majority in moving from Chris Zapata to Mr. Vanderpool. He expressed opposition to the contract and believed it was fiscally irresponsible, given other labor groups and City employees have been asked to make concessions. Council Member Brandman expressed support for Mr. Vanderpool's appointment, believed he was the most qualified individual to address Anaheim's, specifically west Anaheim's, needs, and believed he could unify the perspective of the existing City Council. He stated previous Councils experienced similar situations regarding appointments and he encouraged City Council to vote unanimously for the contract and appointment of Mr. Vanderpool. Council Member Kring expressed support for Mr. Vanderpool's appointment and had every confidence he would pick things up very quickly. She noted the previous City Manager was not removed based solely on one mistake. Council Member O'Neil expressed support for Mr. Vanderpool's appointment and looked forward to his leadership. In response to his colleague's statements, Council Member Moreno clarified he does support and have confidence in Mr. Vanderpool's appointment, regardless of his position on the agreement itself. He stated that the majority of the Council voted for the former City Manager's removal without explanation and he was concerned the new City Manager may experience the same fate. Council Member Brandman called for a point of personal privilege and stated that what Council Member Moreno was accusing the City Council of doing was no different from a previous City Council decision with former City Manager Paul Emery. He noted Mr. Vanderpool is the most qualified candidate and wanted him to have the most unified support. Council Member Moreno requested in the future, should any City Council member call for a point of personal privilege because they were attacked, they should define what the attack was instead of recalling history. He reiterated his support for Mr. Vanderpool's appointment but did not support the City spending close to $1,000,000 on one position in one year. In response to Council Member Moreno's statements, Council Member Kring reported she had received no inquiries from residents in her district regarding the departure of Mr. Zapata. She noted the money would have been spent on replacing the position and suggested Council Member Moreno twisted the truth. City Council Minutes of August 11, 2020 Page 6 of 17 City Clerk Theresa Bass provided an oral summary of salary and benefits, pursuant to Government Code §54953, that the appointment of James (Jim) Vanderpool to the position of City Manager included salary in the amount of $291,000, all benefits as provided to the executive classification, an initial vacation bank of 80 hours, an initial sick leave bank of 40 hours, and severance pay equal to 12 months of monthly base salary for the first five years, reducing to six months after five years of employment. Mayor Sidhu welcomed Mr. Vanderpool to the City of Anaheim and thanked Mr. Garcia for his leadership. He asked City Council to stop personal attacks and advised he will stop the debate and conversation in the future should personal attacks arise. Council Member Moreno requested a point of clarification; none was provided at this time. MOTION: Mayor Sidhu moved to approve the Employment Agreement with James (Jim) Vanderpool for the appointment to the position of City Manager, effective September 8, 2020, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 5 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Brandman, Kring, and O'Neil); NOES — 2 (Council Members Barnes and Moreno). Motion carried. D116 13. Approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to develop and offer a voluntary accelerated separation plan to represented and unrepresented employees, execute necessary agreements, and take the necessary actions to implement the program. Interim City Manager Greg Garcia reported the item would be a cost-saving measure as authorized by Resolution No. 2020-068, which allows the City Manager to bring recommendations to the City Council in regards to budget -saving measures. He reported a similar program was implemented in 2010 and advised the parameters for the program were currently being developed. He explained once the item is approved by City Council, it would be presented to the various labor groups and rolled out to City staff. He believed it would allow labor reductions to be accomplished voluntarily and would have a positive impact on the budget. DISCUSSION: Mayor Sidhu thanked staff for their work on the item as a first step to address the impacts of the pandemic on the budget. He believed it was an important tool to provide an incentive for some city employees to move up their retirement. MOTION: Mayor Sidhu moved to approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to develop and offer a voluntary accelerated separation plan to represented and unrepresented employees, execute necessary agreements, and take the necessary actions to implement the program, seconded by Council Member Kring. DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel discussed the success of the previous program and expressed support for the item. Council Member Kring expressed support for the item and noted there are 300 to 400 employees who are eligible for the incentive. In response to Council Member Moreno's request, Mayor Sidhu clarified a personal attack is when a City Council member believes and states they have been personally attacked. Council Member Moreno hoped the rules would be honored and followed equally and noted the Chair can deny a personal point of privilege if the Chair does not feel it is an attack. He expressed concern that debating is being defined as an attack. City Council Minutes of August 11, 2020 Page 7 of 17 In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Garcia reported cost savings were difficult to gauge but noted there was a significant number of staff who are retirement -eligible. He advised approximately 20 staff members took advantage of the program in 2010 and he expects the numbers to be similar for this program. He noted it is an opportunity for younger staff to advance in their career as vacancies arise. He reported the labor groups have noted their members are interested in the program and have asked many questions, including the timing of the program. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Garcia advised there are rough projections but there is also a cost to the City in providing lump -sum payments and medical benefits. He also noted this action may help avoid layoffs and noted it was well worth the investment to start the program now, as he anticipated budget shortfalls in the near and long-term. He reported there are approximately 300 employees who are retirement -eligible and staff is looking to extend the program to public safety employees. Lastly, he advised the parameters are critical to ensure large portions of the organization do not retire at once. Council Member Brandman noted a similar prior program at the school district level was very effective and expressed support for the program at this time. He reiterated that labor groups must be included in the conversation. In response to Council Member Barnes's inquiry, Mr. Garcia reported the City is likely to stay within the same model of a cap amount for the lump sum payout and providing medical benefit for two years. He explained the ability of separated staff to return to the organization would be reviewed and forwarded to City Council for consideration. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Garcia confirmed this program has been discussed with labor groups as a budget strategy and they will continue with meet and confer sessions. Human Resources Director Linda Andal reported labor groups have continually asked for an accelerated separation program in discussions. Additionally, she notified all labor groups the item was on the City Council agenda this evening and confirmed meet and confer discussions will continue once the item is approved. Mr. Garcia reported Year 1 net savings could be between $60,000 and $80,000 per employee, Year 2 net savings could be $75,000 to $100,000 per employee, and Year 3 could be up to $200,000 savings per employee. He noted it varies widely and he was hesitant to put a final number on what the program could look like. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Garcia did not believe there needed to be a certain threshold of employees taking advantage of the program to realize cost savings. He reported there are slightly more than 300 miscellaneous employees eligible for the program and there are also 100 sworn retirement -eligible employees. MOTION: Mayor Sidhu moved to approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to develop and offer a voluntary accelerated separation plan to represented and unrepresented employees, execute necessary agreements, and take the necessary actions to implement the program, seconded by Council Member Kring. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Kring, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Motion carried. City Council Minutes of August 11, 2020 Page 8 of 17 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR: D116 14. Discussion, consideration, and action concerning the Mayor's proposed modifications to the Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Plan, including authority to spend up to $4,000,000, assisting Anaheim residents, businesses, and others impacted by COVID-19 by, among other things, authorizing and directing the City Manager to: reinstitute protections from eviction for renters by reinstating the city's eviction moratorium; provide additional funding for residents through the Anaheim rental assistance program and expand the small business grant program; enter into an agreement with the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce to begin implementation of the shop/dine/purchase local/hire program, utilizing funds that have previously been set aside for that program; establish a plan for increased outdoor dining and business activities and enter into agreements in order to implement this plan; provide for additional testing, personal protective equipment, and education/communications to help residents with the public health implications of COVID-19; extend and further implement incentives, waivers, and procedures to continue and further local development projects; coordinate and provide additional funding to local non -profits and other organizations through the Anaheim Community Foundation to provide financial and other assistance to Anaheim residents in need; and to further implement the expansion of the recovery plan and provide other forms of relief, incentives, extensions, forbearance, adjustments, deferrals, waivers, procedures, services, programs, and assistance determined necessary to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. Mayor Sidhu provided opening remarks, noted COVID-19 impacts were on going to residents and businesses, and he felt it was appropriate to modify and expand the Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Plan. He recommended utilizing up to $4,000,000 of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds and noted the City received additional funds due to advocacy efforts by the Mayor's and City Manager's Offices. Mayor Sidhu advised the proposal includes assistance for renters and noted Anaheim acted early to prevent landlords from evicting renters who could not pay their rent due to COVID-19. He advised the State Judicial Council declared courts would not process eviction orders during the crisis; therefore, Anaheim did not extend its moratorium on evictions. He advised the California Supreme Court recently indicated they may ask the State Judicial Council to lift the order and he felt Anaheim should reinstitute the City's eviction moratorium until at least the end of September and allocate an additional $1,000,000 to the Rental Assistance Program. Mayor Sidhu proposed allocating an additional $1,000,000 in funding to the Anaheim Community Foundation (ACF) to continue their work in identifying and supporting the best programs in Anaheim that are truly making a difference for the hardest-hit residents. He thanked Latino Health Care for their work in the community and Orange County Health Care for opening up the free testing site at the Anaheim Convention Center. He proposed allocating an additional $1,000,000 in CARES Act funds for additional testing, personal protective equipment (PPE), and education/communications to help residents with the public health implications of COVID-19. Mayor Sidhu proposed addressing business needs by allocating up to an additional $1,000,000 to implement the expansion and extension of the recovery plan and provide other forms of relief, incentives, extensions, forbearance, adjustments, deferrals, waivers, procedures, services, programs, and assistance determined necessary to respond to the COVID-19 crisis. He also proposed establishing a plan for increased outdoor dining and business activities and authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreements to implement this plan, along with extending codes and regulations through the end of the year. He proposed closing off portions of the Center Street Promenade, Little City Council Minutes of August 11, 2020 Page 9 of 17 Arabia District, and a location to be determined in Anaheim Hills to create semi-permanent pedestrian and outdoor dining spaces. He also suggested directing staff to develop a grant or loan program to assist restaurants to set up their own outdoor spaces. Mayor Sidhu proposed entering into an agreement with the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce to utilize already -approved funding to begin implementation of the shop/dine/purchase local/hire program. He provided a brief overview of the Dine, Drink, and Shop Program and advised if the City contracts with the Chamber of Commerce with specific deliverables, it will be helping residents find local discounts and help local small businesses. Mayor Sidhu expressed the importance of acting to assist local residents, businesses, and non -profits survive the health and economic effects of the pandemic. Interim City Manager Greg Garcia reported $15,000,000 was allocated to the Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Plan in March 2020 with $7,000,000 allocated to marketing, Convention Center, and the Anaheim Resort, $3,000,000 allocated to the Anaheim Community Foundation and nonprofits, $3,000,000 allocated to rental assistance, $1,000,000 allocated to small-business grants, and $1,000,000 allocated to homeless assistance. He reported of the $3,000,000 allocated to rental assistance, just a fraction had been spent but staff continues to process applications daily to get the money out sooner. Mr. Garcia provided a brief overview of funding that has been provided to the city from the state, federal, and other grant funding related to COVID-19, including CARES Act funds from the county and the state, for a total of $52,200,000. He advised the majority of the funds received are restricted funds for specific types of programs. Mr. Garcia provided a brief overview of eligible expenses for reimbursement totaling $74,000,000, which includes $45,700,000 for payroll, $15,000,000 for the Community and Economic Recovery Plan, $6,900,000 for support, $2,400,000 for employee -related costs, $2,400,000 million for facilities and equipment, $1,200,000 for testing, and $376,412 for other expenses. He expressed gratitude for funds received but noted expenses are higher than available funding. He advised the City continues to advocate for more funding at the federal level and to ensure the City is included in any federal stimulus funding provided. Mr. Garcia reported the City is working with a consultant who helps track all the opportunities available to the City, ensures the City goes after funding available to it, and helps ensure the City is meeting its deadlines. He also noted the consultant is working with the Finance Department and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to ensure all potentially reimbursable expenditures are tracked. He stated more information would be provided in a memo to Council and some posted online for public transparency. Chief Communications Officer Mike Lyster provided a brief update overview of COVID-19 in Anaheim, with 7,093 cumulative cases since March 27 including 536 cases at skilled nursing facilities, 583 cases among children, 174 COVID-19 deaths in Anaheim, 89 COVID-19 deaths at skilled nursing facilities, and no deaths among children. Mr. Lyster reported there was a backlog in state testing data, which has been cleared, and the problem fixed. He noted the backlog is now making its way back to the County but is making for higher numbers. He advised there are relatively low new cases even with the large amounts of tests being reported. He reported positivity rates are ranging from 4% to 8%, which are lower or in line with the County's positivity rate of 8.4%. City Council Minutes of August 11, 2020 Page 10 of 17 Mr. Lyster reported Anaheim began testing in July at the Convention Center and Magnolia, Katella, and Anaheim High Schools and noted testing has increased. He advised there is high positivity in the west, north, and central parts of the City, which were between 18 and 24%. He noted County positivity rates peaked around mid-July at 14.9%. Mr. Lyster reported there have been 20 days of testing at the Convention Center, with 8,600 tests being completed with a positivity rate of 11.3%. He advised peak days see 1,000 people being tested and other days see 400 to 500 people being tested. He noted Anaheim is working on educating the community on COVID-19 symptoms so they know when to be tested. He urged residents to take advantage of the testing sites. Mr. Lyster reported the second testing initiative is neighborhood testing. He noted peak days can see 1,000 people being tested but some days are as low as 200. He advised the positivity rates are between 18% and 24%, so there is a need for testing. He advised Anaheim is working with Latino Health Access and were doing light and targeted promotion during the first few weeks due to capacity concerns. He explained there is capacity and the City will do a full- fledged promotional campaign to Spanish-speaking residents to encourage more testing in these areas and will include videos, social media, and flyers. He advised, on August 12, a targeted bilingual cell phone message will go out to the hardest-hit ZIP codes in the central, north, and west parts of Anaheim, which will encourage testing and staying home. MOTION: Mayor Sidhu moved to approve Item No. 14 as presented, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Faessel. DISCUSSION: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel reported he worked with the Chamber of Commerce in the early onset of the pandemic and noted small business owners wanted an online platform that was inexpensive, easy to use, and supports large and small restaurants and businesses. He expressed support for extending the eviction moratorium and expanded rental assistance. He expressed support for allowing the City Manager to make executive adjustments to the proposed allocations. Council Member Barnes was happy to hear the program provides additional rental assistance and expressed concern about potential future evictions. She recommended using Community & Economic Development Department staff instead of the Chamber of Commerce to support City employees. In response to Council Member Barnes's inquiry, Mr. Garcia reported PPE distribution was being handled through many different means but noted the City tries to facilitate distribution with existing feeding programs or standalone events. He explained the ACF allocated funding to nonprofits who put together packages for families, individuals, and seniors and noted PPE is distributed with those packages. He acknowledged there is a need for continued distribution of PPE and the City will determine where the greatest need is to determine how to get them more PPE. Council Member Barnes encouraged City Council to reach out to the Board of Supervisors and ask them for PPE since they are free and available in large amounts. She reported she found a vendor that sells masks for 20 cents each which would be beneficial to Anaheim's seniors. She thanked ACF for getting grant funds allocated to over 75 nonprofits. In response to Council Member Barnes's inquiry, Mr. Garcia advised the program would provide small businesses with relief from certain regulatory rules regarding signage and being able to utilize outdoor spaces, such as parking spaces and sidewalks, for their businesses. She requested a report on the deliverables of last year's Chamber of Commerce contract for $425,000. He explained the item today would enter the City into a contract with the Chamber of Commerce to put together Anaheim's shop/dine/purchase local/hire program. He further explained if the item were approved, staff would complete a scope of work that outlines deliverables that will be made public. City Council Minutes of August 11, 2020 Page 11 of 17 In response to Council Member Barnes's inquiry, Mr. Garcia advised he was only aware of the one vacancy in the Economic Development Department with the departure of Jessica Gonzales, although there may be some vacancies in the Housing Division. Council Member Barnes felt the Economic Development Department staff were qualified to do this work. SUBSIDIARY MOTION: Council Member Barnes moved to amend the motion on the floor to have the Community & Economic Development Department replace the Chamber of Commerce to implement the shop/dine/purchase local/hire program, seconded by Council Member Moreno. DISCUSSION: City Attorney Robert Fabela noted it was allowable for the dais to speak both to the main motion and the amendment but it would be inappropriate to limit the discussion just to the main motion. He also opined it would be appropriate to give each council member more time to discuss. Mayor Sidhu provided 10 minutes per council member to speak on both motions. Council Member Moreno expressed support for closing streets to open outdoor dining and businesses. He suggested adding Santa Ana Street between Anaheim Boulevard and Claudina Street. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Garcia explained the Mayor's direction of the motion gives flexibility to staff to review additional locations for street closures to support outdoor shopping and dining. He further explained the item would create a grant fund for businesses who were not close to a closed street to expand outside their doors. Council Member Moreno expressed concern that residents were hearing the message to stay home and this item encourages members to go out of their homes for shopping and dining. He also believed many residents do not have the money to eat in restaurants, which is why many residents were using the food distribution centers. He suggested the possibility of monetary assistance to small businesses to help them get through the economic downturn without encouraging large attendance at their sites. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiries, Mr. Garcia confirmed there was a one-week application period to apply for rental assistance and clarified staff is processing applications from the first application period. He clarified when the City's eviction moratorium expired, the State Judicial Council assured renters across the state there would not be any evictions until at least 90 days after the emergency ended. He explained there is a legal risk of the City being sued by landlords under a local moratorium. He advised the State Judicial Council would be voting soon to confirm if they are extending the statewide eviction moratorium or changing course. Council Member Moreno believed it was worth the legal risk to protect residents as much as possible and supported extending the City's eviction moratorium. He offered an amendment to allow the City Manager to extend the moratorium indefinitely until the end of the State's Emergency Declaration and at the City Manager's discretion. Mr. Fabela explained September 30, 2020 is the end date of what the Executive Order by Governor Newsom gives cities to extend eviction moratoriums. He further explained that unless the State extends beyond September 30, 2020, the City does not have the authority to go beyond that date. He also noted if the City decided to extend beyond September 30, 2020, the City would be at great risk of violating preemption or state law. Based on this information, Council Member Moreno withdrew his proposed amendment. Mr. Fabela opined that if the circumstances change and the date were extended, the City Manager would have the authority to extend the moratorium under the current proposal. City Council Minutes of August 11, 2020 Page 12 of 17 In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Garcia advised there is legislation at the state level that is being considered to take this out of local jurisdictions' hands. He noted the City would complete additional analysis before September 30, brief City Council, and obtain direction. He believed he would have the flexibility to reinstate the protections if circumstances warrant. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Garcia advised $2,100 is the maximum rental assistance per household. He noted approximately 1,400 households in Anaheim can be helped with the $3,000,000 currently allocated to rental assistance. In response to Council Member Moreno, Mayor Sidhu advised he would not change the amount allocated to the Rental Assistance Program in an effort to spread assistance across the City. He also advised the testing fund allocation is for testing local Anaheim residents and not for housing or food assistance. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Garcia advised he does not have a report of how many businesses have taken advantage of the federal Paycheck Protection Program. Council Member Moreno expressed concern with a lack of overall data at this point in the pandemic. Council Member Kring stated she would not support Council Member Barnes's amendment. In response to her inquiries, Mr. Garcia explained the City continues to utilize the trailers provided by the state to provide isolation space in the homeless shelters. He also advised The Salvation Army has expanded to provide more space. In response to Council Member Kring's inquiry, Mr. Garcia advised there is legislation currently being discussed that will provide protection, not only to renters and homeowners, but also to landlords. He believed there was a need for ongoing rental assistance because the eviction moratorium at the federal level only applies to those federal properties or federally assisted properties. Council Member Kring expressed support for the item, suggested additional outdoor dining areas, supported reopening Anaheim's economy and getting more people back to work and school, and addressed isolation and mental health concerns. In response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiry, Mr. Garcia clarified the $45,700,000 in payroll for public safety may be allowable as a reimbursable item. He explained the guidelines put out by the Treasury Department are very broad and it is difficult to get answers. He noted staff has been participating in webinars and a consultant has been hired to help answer some of these questions. He also advised the Department of Finance opined it would qualify for reimbursement. In response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiry, Mr. Garcia advised there is always a small chance the state could release an additional portion of their CARES Act funding to state and local governments but he has not heard that. He advised staff has been focusing on an additional federal stimulus package. Council Member O'Neil thanked Mayor Sidhu for his leadership and felt the overall package made sense now, despite his reservations about some of the original components. He explained that various landlord and apartment associations, even with the eviction moratorium in place, were receiving almost all of their rent. Mr. Garcia confirmed for Council Member O'Neil that rental assistance payments were made directly to the landlord. Council Member O'Neil suggested the idea of changing the rental assistance program to a general housing assistance program that would help homeowners as well as renters. In response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiry, Mr. Garcia advised he would need to consult with the City's City Council Minutes of August 11, 2020 Page 13 of 17 housing team to determine if it would be possible to implement a general housing assistance program and could report back to City Council. Council Member O'Neil expressed his support for the shop/dine/purchase local/hire program. In response to Council Member O'Neil's inquiry, Mr. Garcia confirmed the original contract with the Chamber of Commerce was for a different scope of services that could not be completed due to COVID-19, and the contract was amended to shift funding to lay the groundwork for the shop/dine/purchase local/hire program. He noted the language was that the Chamber would continue to partner and collaborate with the Community and Economic Development Department to work on a program that could help small businesses and restaurants. He believes if the item were approved tonight, the Chamber would continue to work with staff on all aspects of the program. Council Member O'Neil expressed his support for the item and did not support any amendment. Council Member Brandman provided historical information about assistance packages. He expressed his support for both staff and the Chamber of Commerce and understood why the shop/dine/purchase local/hire program was not being run by the City. He requested Mayor Sidhu have the Big 13 Mayors look at how they can advocate for items beneficial to Anaheim that are currently being negotiated in the House package in Congress. He also requested Mayor Sidhu reach out individually to members involved in the Conference Committee regarding economic development pieces for Anaheim. Mayor Sidhu reported he is working on two letters with Big City Mayors including a United States Conference of Mayors letter to congressional leadership. In response to Mayor Pro Tem Faessel's inquiry, Mr. Garcia expected the shop/dine/purchase local/hire program to be a collaboration between City staff and the Chamber of Commerce. He noted, if the item is approved, the City would enter a new agreement with the scope that would include close collaboration with the City. He also advised the City received a final report regarding the Chamber of Commerce agreement that ended in June and would do something similar for the proposed new agreement. He encouraged council members to view the report in his office and offered to provide City Council with the deliverables that were provided. Mayor Pro Tem Faessel advised the Chamber of Commerce has already made much progress on the shop/dine/purchase local/hire program and the Community Development Department may not be prepared to take it over so he could not support the amendment. Council Member Barnes reported she has reviewed the report from the Chamber of Commerce but could not find any dollars connected to the project at all. She advised a memorandum was received by the City from Todd Ament on May 14, 2020, proposing a modification to the current deliverables to better meet the needs of Anaheim, the Anaheim business community, and the overall economic development of the region. In response to Council Member Barnes's inquiry, Mr. Garcia advised he did not have the deliverables broken down by dollar amounts. He advised that conversation occurred between the Chamber of Commerce and his predecessor long before the letter was sent but knows his predecessor desired to modify the contract because certain events could not be delivered. He believed the modification conversation took place in person but he would look for a separate letter. Council Member Moreno expressed concern that awarding the contract to the Chamber of Commerce was aligned with political patronage. He advised he was made aware of two emails, one that was posted on a listsery of the Colony area and another that was forwarded to him on July 23 from Heather Sievers, Director of Events of Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, sent out to Chamber of City Council Minutes of August 11, 2020 Page 14 of 17 Commerce supporters. He noted the emails were informing their supporters that Mayor Sidhu would have videos coming out on the City's Facebook page calling for supporters to give positive testimony to the mayor and to manufacture community support. He expressed concern the Chamber of Commerce was receiving advanced notification of Facebook postings and providing talking points in support of Mayor Sidhu while a petition drive was being collected for his recall. He noted another email was sent from Ms. Sievers reporting an advance notice of an event and asking for positive comments, providing talking points, and requesting supporters not cut and paste the original email. He believed this was a clear political promotion of Mayor Sidhu and not the City of Anaheim, potentially using City resources. In response to Council Member Moreno's inquiry, Mr. Fabela advised there was no law prohibiting members of the public from getting a heads up about an upcoming Facebook post on the City's social media nor was there prohibition of organizations telling its members to post positive comments on social media. Mr. Fabela advised an organization is allowed to expend funds not connected with what it has received from the City. He noted, that based on what he sees here, he does not conclude that City resources were being used for campaign purposes. Council Member Moreno stated the purpose of the contract the City provided to the Chamber of Commerce was to promote the City of Anaheim. He noted it was hard to say how much of City resources were funding that staff member who was using part of her time to promote the Mayor. He recalled that he was advised he was unable to participate in videos on the City's social media during the year he was running for re-election, as it may appear the City was using its resources to promote his candidacy and felt this was a similar circumstance. Mr. Fabela did not see it being a comparable situation. He reiterated the danger of making a legal opinion on the fly based on incomplete facts and noted he answered to the best of his ability. He explained that what has been presented so far does not lead him to believe there was a violation of the law but he was happy to look at additional facts. Council Member Moreno believed it was, at the very least, an ethical question. He noted the Chamber of Commerce is a members' dues organization and the City is not and he believed if the City invests this money through the Economic Development Department, all businesses would have direct access to it. He stated the City could not be assured of that when it is given to a third -party organization that charges its members' dues. He expressed his support for Council Member Barnes's amendment. Further, Council Member Moreno expressed a need to look at the data and address the health aspects of the pandemic prior to addressing further economic needs. He presented Anaheim COVID 19 cases by zip code and noted there were many hotspots in the heart of Anaheim. He believed these funds should go towards helping people get healthy and providing mental health support. He did not support encouraging residents to go out and about at this time. Council Member Kring believed Council Member Moreno continued to negatively address the Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Sidhu. Council Member Moreno called for a point of personal privilege. Mayor Sidhu denied the point of personal privilege and ruled there was no personal attack. Council Member Moreno expressed his support for the amendment and believed it not only protected the City legally but also protected the integrity of the City Council and the integrity of the work the City City Council Minutes of August 11, 2020 Page 15 of 17 is doing with federal tax dollars. He believed the program should be given to the Economic Development Department, noting they have the talent to do the work. SUBSIDIARY MOTION: Council Member Barnes moved to amend the motion on the floor to have the Community & Economic Development Department replace the Chamber of Commerce to implement the shop/dine/purchase local/hire program, seconded by Council Member Moreno. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 2 (Council Members Barnes and Moreno); NOES — 4 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Kring, and O'Neil); ABSTAIN — 1 (Council Member Brandman). Motion failed. DISCUSSION: Council Member O'Neil suggested Council Member Moreno take his legal concerns to the Fair Political Practices Commission. Council Member Moreno called for a point of personal privilege. Mayor Sidhu denied the request. Mayor Sidhu believed that Council Member Moreno did not want to debate the merits of the shop/dine/purchase local/hire program and was speaking from a political agenda. Mayor Sidhu noted the videos in question were about trying to get the word out to residents about resources available to them, so he had advanced warning and asked people to help spread the message. He addressed comments by Council Member Moreno at Council meetings and suggested the time was better spent by focusing on the needs of the City and the proposal at hand. Council Member Moreno called for a point of personal privilege. Mayor Sidhu denied the request. Council Member Moreno explained his abstention on the item and noted the infection rate for COVID- 19 in Anaheim is two to three times higher than that of the County. He believed that Mayor Sidhu has ignored the local data and gave $6,500,000 of the City's reserves to promote a dark resort. He believed the $1,000,000 to rental assistance and $1,000,000 to ACF was woefully inadequate. He reported he was choosing to abstain based on the method the proposal was brought forward and alleged politics were at play. Council Member Moreno called for a point of personal privilege. Mayor Sidhu denied the request. MOTION: Mayor Sidhu moved to modify the previously approved Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Plan, including authority to spend up to $4,000,000 to assist Anaheim residents, businesses, and others impacted by COVID-19, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Faessel, by authorizing and directing the City Manager to do the following: • Reinstitute protections from eviction for renters by reinstating the city's eviction moratorium through September 30, 2020, with authority granted to the City Manager to further reinstitute and reinstate these protections, as circumstances may warrant; provide additional funding for residents through the Anaheim rental assistance program; and expand the small business grant program • Provide for additional testing, personal protective equipment, and education/communications to help residents with the public health implications of COVID-19 • Coordinate and provide additional funding to local non -profits and other organizations through the Anaheim Community Foundation to provide financial and other assistance to Anaheim residents in need • Enter into an agreement with the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, for $500,000 of funding previously allocated, to begin implementation of the shop/dine/purchase local/hire program, utilizing funds that have previously been set aside for that program • Establish a plan for increased outdoor dining and business activities and enter into agreements in order to implement this plan City Council Minutes of August 11, 2020 Page 16 of 17 • Establish a grant program to assist restaurants not in the designated outdoor dining areas that have the greatest demonstrated needs, for assistance to survive and thrive • Extend and further implement incentives, waivers, and procedures to continue and further local development projects • Implement the expansion of the recovery plan and provide other forms of relief, incentives, extensions, forbearance, adjustments, deferrals, waivers, procedures, services, programs, and assistance determined necessary to respond to the COVID-19 crisis • To spend approximately $1,000,000 of CARES Act funding in the areas of housing assistance, public health assistance, non-profit assistance, and economic assistance ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 6 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Barnes, Brandman, Kring, and O'Neil); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN — 1 (Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. 8105 15. District 5 appointment of unscheduled vacancy on the Youth Commission for a term ending August 31, 2021. Youth Commission District 5 appointment: Olivia Enricuez _(term ending August 31, 2021) (unscheduled vacancy, Haven Enriquez) NOMINATION: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel nominated Olivia Enriquez. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Kring, and O'Neil); NOES — 0. Motion carried; appointment approved. PUBLIC COMMENTS (non -agenda items): None COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS/AGENDA REQUESTS: Council Member Barnes highlighted restaurants that are open for business in District No. 1 — Crab Bite, Raising Claws, AM Thai, Paul's Place, Farmer Boys, Firehouse Subs, and Casa Garcia. She thanked Grocery Outlet for their support and food distributions to the residents of Anaheim. She spoke of a program to assist apartment owners and tenants titled "Emerging Eviction Crisis" and expressed her condolences to Mayor Sidhu on the passing of his father. She requested the meeting adjourn in memory of William "Bill" Cleaver, Anaheim Resident, who passed away at the age of 92 with COVID-related pneumonia. Council Member Brandman provided information on the enrollment options for Cover California (www.coveredca.com) and encouraged all residents to complete the Census. She encouraged residents to remain vigilant and to wear a mask, practice social distancing, and wash hands frequently. He encouraged residents to get in contact with him if they need any PPEs. Council Member Moreno presented COVID Anaheim cases by zip code from June 8, 2020, and August 11, 2020, reflecting an increase in zip codes 92807 and 92808, and Anaheim minor cases from July 30, 2020, and August 11, 2020, reflecting the hot spots in zip codes 92804, 92805 and 92801. He expressed the need to prioritize public health and commended the decision of the school district. He also presented a slide on the percentage of households with broadband internet access and stated he wants to work on building a better Wi-Fi infrastructure to assist residents as a result of the increase in telecommuting and remote learning for children. He expressed his condolences to the Mayor on the passing of his father. He further requested agendizing a resolution in support of a state effort to end child marriages legally in the State of California (concurred by Council Member Barnes and Brandman). City Council Minutes of August 11, 2020 Page 17 of 17 Council Member Kring shared that dentists are noting dental issues as a result of wearing a mask. She addressed Council Member Moreno's comment about Wi-Fi and noted that this was previously introduced by Mayor Pringle but resulted in technical and economic issues. She also commended Grocery Outlet for their work and support and highlighted the OCSD virtual tour to be held on August 14 and September 12. She requested that Constitution Week, September 17 — 23, be formally recognized at the next meeting. She spoke of the SafeDineOC COVID-Safe Restaurant Campaign in which restaurant owners may apply for a $1,000 grant for taking steps to create a COVID-safe environment for their customers and employees (www.safedineoc.com). She requested the meeting adjourn in memory of the Mayor's father, Karnali Singh Gyani. Mayor Pro Tem Faessel requested the meeting adjourn in memory of Daniel Louis La Fortune, 55 - year Anaheim resident, and Mariana Rodriguez, who lost her battle leukemia at the age of 14. He shared her story and wish to visit Disneyland. He provided some historical facts of La Palma Park that was dedicated on August 4, 1939. He highlighted his attendance at the celebration of YMCA's One Million Meals, the Miraloma Resource Center with Anaheim Police Department, and the Ambassador Church produce and face mask distribution. He expressed his condolences to the Mayor on the passing of his father. Mayor Sidhu thanked everyone for their condolences and encouraged residents/businesses to take safety measures to stop the spread of COVID. ADJOURNMENT: At 9:47 P.M., with no further business before the Council, Mayor Sidhu adjourned the City Council meeting in memory of William "Bill" Cleaver, Mayor's father, Karnail Singh Gyani, Daniel Louis LaFortune, and Mariana Rodriguez. R ully submitted, IC Theres ass, CMC City C rk From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: buddyfit; Public Comment Anaheim City Council Public Comment Aug 11 Thursday, August 6, 2020 8:19:08 PM Comment for Aug 11 meeting.pdf Attached Public Comment for the August 11, 2020 council meeting. Anaheim City Council Comments, August 11, 2020, Agenda item# 2. VIA EMAIL TO: publiccomment@anaheim.net FROM: Home Owners Maintaining our Environment ANAHEIM POLICE CONCEALS CRIMINAL BEATING OF ELDERLY LADY BY FAMILY MEMBER OF ANAHEIM CITY COUNCILMAN Because the Anaheim 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 evening hour period, a few days each week. During those two evening hours, the adjoining residential streets to East Street, (Topaz and Opal), are completely packed with the parked cars of those buying drugs, many doubled parked. Last month (July 2020), an eighty-year-old resident, a member of the Topaz-Opal Neighborhood Watch, was taking videos of the illegally parked cars blocking the streets, and their drug buying occupants. It is understood that several of the drug buying customers reported this elderly lady taking videos to those connected to the cannabis business. The business owners dispatched their security personnel (large men) to stop the elderly woman from taking pictures of their customers. She was beaten, thrown down, and left bleeding-on the street. Residents called 911, a fire 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 face was all black and blue, right eye puffed up, stitches on her head. The elderly victim who courageously opposed the cannabis parking problem was a retiree from the Anaheim Elementary School District and active in the Anaheim Downtown Senior Center. The Anaheim Police Department in concealing any criminal activities by family members of a councilman, are obviously doing so to repay the city council for their generous compensation increases to Anaheim police officers. f'rom; ~ To: ~ ~bj«tl A~!Y"'S l.l.POO ~ANTl.r.l. C, "1MHEIM- O.t111l Ffdllr,~7.lOMl:~:28~ URGENT MA n ER As Orange Counry 1\nomcy's c-an I 1ilke 11dvan1agc of ruo;:;;1 cillcs, they are liling summooi and getting case numbers agaiosL the. residence of Anaheim for cv1c1ion Has lhi:sc are ufno v~luc righ1 now they are gelling case numbc:rs nnd 11 ihou1djus1 S1l\te Jud icial c.ommiucc rep<.~! !heir ac1 regarding 1.-ummoas on August l4th1 lhC}1 \Viii bcoomu 11ciive- i nm1'.·di1ucly ;md l'C!i-ident.~ will uni)' ha,·c fiw cl:lys ro 1mswcr witli thal 1mmy pc-opk bdng~t..'1V1."tl il would not c.vtn &iw lhc1111imt: iu s:~1 in lute.in gtt 11 wuivcr offC1.:s lfom arty orllu: ("our1:i, <1nrl 111-t)' would lo..c by dc fauh ii 1s urgetu thai 1he ei1y of /\n.ihcim rcmstate a moratorium on C\'1tt1o ns a~ we urc one of the few t'1tics thal do nm have it This: 1s why Go\·cmor Ga\'m Ne wsom ii.sued a second order g_1w111he city's pcnmssio11 lhe past tbc:sc h,ws: It a ppears on April 14th that's u JuJ ici:.1 1 Committct: ofCalifomm 1s-goio~ to rcpc.J I d1cirordt'r n:gardio_g the.summons '1h, omd thm they will all become t1c:1 iv1: 1t1.11 have: case numbers Th1: only v.ray to slop them 1s VY a monitorium on c,,ic1ions 1u pmtect thr.: people of' Anaheim I j_[n Bllac hing, a c:opy ha"c an a11id1! thn1 I jusr read from s.oine top peoplt rtg,arJing the city's pa..'-!/ing these mor.'ltorium:, anJ Qlhi.:.r rnauers Over onc-1hii'J or1hc peorle in Anaheim ha.s nQI paid 1.hcir re,u I have beeJl an nma1cur radio operator for 55 years and have. a lot of friend$ in Sacramer\10 in govemm1:nt omces :I!) well as in Anaheim They believe Lha1 1he j udicial cornniiuee-he'~ going 1n repe.il with 1hat an order do to its leg:11i1.y Plt"asc read the fotrowin,c. and I wfll hope it will help in vour decisio11 to extend our mora101ium on eviction.'> in 1\nahe im like most cities in Omng~Coun1y Skip to roam conlenl Changelab Solutions Home tll -readcrumb. Tenant Protections , Evictions & Utilities Read ot1r COV 0-19 Response & Recovery blog series By Robecca Johnson, Katie Hannon M ichol, Grog M iao, Tina Yuen, & Sabrhia Adler COVID-19 has urgently damonstm/ed /hat eve,yone needs to five in safe and I,eallhy commun//ies, T/!e people most affectad by COVID-19 are CQlllOlilfiillftli Q[cQ/Qr ~ ~ IIlla!i9J;;HJJs and o/her underserve<I groups T/Jese groups are most vulnerable because of existing laws and policies /hat a/feel the fundamental dtt 111/CS of heallh l=u,Jlf<i. Communirles and local govemments lhat take •teps ro ensure heallh, safely, housing, food. and economic Slablliry for al/ of rheir residents will be he/ping 10 prevent the spread of COV/D-19 and laying the groundwork for health equity and prosperity fa, fuwre genemtionTo help communities and local governments strengthen their response to COV/O, J 9 and advance health equtty, we re publ/s/1/ng a blog series aboui policies ll>at t/1ey cpn enact fif}ht away. This post is 1/>e third ,n !he &er/es. Over lhe lasl several weeks, leaders In communities across lhe Unilecl Stales have laken sleps to protecl lhe heallh and financ•sl security or !heir resident., by stopping evicllons, improving tenant prolechons, and halting utility shutoffs, Many of these proleclions are set 10 e)(pire soon, especially given lhal some s tafes are aUo•Ning bwsinesses to re-.open For communllles 1ha1 have adopled these measures, it's lmportanl to ex1end and sIrengIhen lhase protections for rt,s,denls because II will be many monlhs .(or tonger) before economic recovery occurs, For communities !hat haven't yet adopted such measures, 11's not too late lo support health and long-lerm econornfc recovery and sus1ainabltity for all of their residents by adopting these protectJons now_ The rema1oder of this blog post provides pofioy strateg,es that focallt1es have adopted (or could adopt1 depending on their slate laws) to support housing slabillly. Adopt (or Update) Eviction Moratoriu ms & Expand Tena nt Prot ections Providing safe slable, affordable housing for all has never been more important. Communilies Iha! lake steps lo prolect tonants and people wllh<><JI pem,anen l housing can help prevent the spread or COVID-19 and ensute bGtler physical and menial health for thelt residents, However, the economic Impacts of COVI0-19 are exacerbating previously existing ditfocultiss caused by ouldaled, hamiful housing laws a11d polieles, These eomblned ills force many Americans-especially people with low incoma or those who Hve In communiUes of cok>r -10 make difficult t:t1oices between paying rent or paying for other necessllJes like food and medlcal care, Almost 1 In 3 QflOPle were unable to pay their rent in Aptil, Whereas In March, the ralio was le-.,s than 1 In 5. The good news is Iha! local governmenls ac111s~ lllll 1.QIIJlll\l are taking sleps to provide emergency housing prolochons dunng lh1s publ,c heallh cnsls. Common approaches Include expandlllg shruter capaclJy for people withou1 permanent housing: halting police enro,-ceroelll of evictions. adopting a jurlsdlctlor>-wlde moratorium on ~ and foreciosures: and sropplng the rotroination of mnters who use Sadlon 8 vouch.He&-Many of these pollcies will naod to t;,a e:dendad lo the coming days and week.s as the original s11orMerm provisions expire. As part or these efforts, local declslonmakers should consider housing prolections that respond direcUy to OOVID-19 and shoulO also enact long- term protections to keep people In their homes. Here are some possible pollaes: • Exlund moratoriums past the Immediate crisis, lo give people time lo find work ~ner the nsk of COVID-19 subsides • Pause all rent Jncreascs during lhe pandemic and reoove,y periods Croato 11X\Wlllwi ~YJnWl1 RI.ans with ll.Q..J;Jlfl.JU_$ so tha! people can repay rent alter the moratorium on evictions onds • Es tablish ernemencv rental assistance Procratns for ~enants (or enhance existing ones), to help defray rent costs • Establish a ceotraUzed process lhrouah which..PJU>~cmefits and service s like low-lncome housing asst!tanc e or lega1 counsel on how to navigate lhelr housing opllons • Covar other emergoncle• that may ariso (eg, natural disasters. loss of employment. or medical emergenc,es) wilh lhe same housing protections Iha! were made nacessary by COVtD-19 (eg. eviction protacUons1 rant s1abllization} • ldonUty additlonal housing options for people who are unhoused -for example. create additional fihelters or use existing b01al rooms • Ensure that all renters are afforded these protections equitably For more resources on eviction pol jcies, check oul the Fvldfoo I ab·s COY 0~19 Hous1nu PoUcy Soorecacd. the Aoll·FYiciiPO Maoo1ng Ptoifld· lbe Naliooal I Aague of Cilies' COY D-1 g· Local Action Tracker, Losmg Home The Human Cost o( Eviction in SeatUe-the National Housing Law Project. and Change Lab Soblliaos1 resources on housing. Ensure Access to Water, Heat, & Power Havi ng adequate hous,ng doesn't mean Just having a roof over one's head; It also means having safe and healthy housing Wolh running Waler, heal, and power, Basic utilities enable everyone to stay healthy and abide by public health guidelines while sheltering at home. Access to wate r enables frequent handwashing. Which the Centers for Disease Control and PrevenlJon have identified as a key s tep lo s lowing the spread of COVID· 19. Sufficient heating is always essential fg arotecl agairwJ'leaUh nsks likP. hYPAlbermja and dangerous coohnu pf the body lhat could further endanger palienls with COV D-19. And everyone needs power to keep the lights on and engage fn everyday activltles, including cooking, storing food , and working or studying from home (for those who can), Unfortunately, tn n,any reg ions. water utilities have been st»,I off (pr thousand:u,.ue,ldl,nts due to nonpayment of bills -even before this health crisis began . In 2018, the US Energy Information Administration Clll)Sl.[leJ1 that nea~y one-third of US households struggled to pay their energy bills and that 1 In 5 households had to make trade-offs between food, medic ine, and other basic necess1tles in order lo ~eep up with utility payments. A ny loss of income dunng the COVJ0-19 pandemic and during the recovery period will worsen these ongoing challenges. Localllles throug hout lhe country are l aking steps to ensure access to baslc. utilities during the COVID-1 9 pandemic . In cities where uUlities are municipally ovmed -like Aus.Un.. 1"Jls, ~~:wppl; and l3.lldi®too.Jh:ano01 -localltoes have the authority to temporarily suspend new disconnections due to nonpayment and can hail the lmposilion of la te fees or penalties for delinquenl payments . Indeed. to date. more than 148 million people m lhe United States are proteclgd Jrom wale(shutoffs as a result of tempora,y state and local mora toriums. Tallahassee, Florida, has implemenled a Utility Relief Program that allows municipal utility customers who are facing financial hardship tp defer payments for water, sewer service, e lectricity . and natural gas for up 10 6 months. Cfli es can also restote municipal water service or olhet u11htles lo residents who were already experiencing disconnections due lo nonpayment, as OJ:l(Qit and ~ have done For more Information on how localities can ensure the,r residents' cont,nued access to water, heat. and power during the COVID-19 pandem ic. refer to the Lllcal ~ clearinghouse that tracks local responses on housing . Utilities. and homelessness For information on What actions private. investor-owned utiliUes are taking to address the pandemic, visit the Energy and Policy )~'s website. Be sure to find out whether the policies you are considering are permitted under your state's laws. Please check out the next installment In this series. which discusses aollCY responses related ta c>nkt leave ncote:cllwrn 4/29/2020 RELATED RESOURCES Coronavlrus Law & PoHcy Resources COVID-19 Response & Recovery Get policy sol utions and helpful updates delivered to your inbox: Your Name Email Who we are Mission & Vision Our work Work Areas Resource Calalog Support change Funders & Partners Corporate Engagement Connect with us I © Copyright 2020 Change lab Solutions b~W ,roages Em£m_ D.isl;laimer ftoffl: ~ lo: ~ kbject: Re: 4TTDIINEY"STAQ.NGNNNITKJEOFNWEIM O•* flklr;,,\clll'M7,2020'~•5:J4PM On Fri. Aug 7. 2020, I :-n PJ\•r Da,•id Ma1.er URGENT MATTER wru1e: As Orange County Auornc.y's can I take aJ vanta.gc: f'f mU!tl dtit!.',.. lhty arc Ii ling summc:m.-: o.n.d gd~ing ca.sc-numbc.~ again.-,l the rl!S ldenct or Ann.heim for eviction 1-11'5 these ilfC nf no vnluc rig.hi now they are gening case nuOlhcrs and ii should just Smtc-Judicfal co1111ni11~ rep4.-al 1hc-ir .ic::1 regard ing summon~ on August I.J1h. ,hey will bccon,e oc1ivc inunc.'dirm:ly 1md residents will unly h:we fiw: dny;; m :uu~"\\'er with 1h01 m,my poopte bciuM, served II would ncu even give them ciine, lo get i11 line 10 get .t w ah•er or foes fro111 any of lhc Coun:-., imd 1hc:y would IO!«: by dciaull II j(. ur.i;cnl tha 1 lhc ci ty of Am•hc.im remstolc n mOm!orium 011 cvii;tions as we ore; une oflht lcv. 1:lties that J o 1101 h1n1e 11 Th is i:; "'hY Go\ltmorG;:.vin Newsom issued o :ic:cot1<1 {lrdtr1i\'Cn lh(.\ city'!> rcnnission 1hc past lhese laws It appears on April 14th t.hal'.) .i J udicial Commit.I.et: ofC.ilifomia h _going to tep,eaJ their order ru.g..itJint the $iUfilmo1\S oh, anJ 1hen lhey will all bttorne ac1ivc tlm1 have case numbers J"hc only way to stop them is VY a ruom1orium on evic1 ions to protccl Ulc people of A.nabdru I ttm -auuching a copy t\1we 1111 article: lhul I j ust rt!ad from some: 1op pc:oplt regarding 01e ci!y'.s p.1~i11~ 1hesc mornturiums :md 01her muutr.; Over one-third ol"llte people in Anah~im hA,; not p11ld 1hcir rem l hn'ie been-an a1llalcurrad10 opcraH1r for 55 years-and lta,·c a lot uf tHcnds-1n Sacrnmerm, !11 government otliccs as well ns in Am1hc1m TI1cy bc l1c,·c 1h,u th~ judicial comm ittee he's g1..1111g lu repeal WJth lhnt an orJcrdo to i1s lcgalit)' Please re.ad the followin.& .-nd I wHt ho pe it will h~lp m your decision to cx lcnd our moratorium on cvi~1ions in Am,hcnn like n\051 ci llcs in Orange County .SK1p to main oontenl C hangel ab Solutions Home II _,eadcrumb Tenant Protections, Evictions & Utilities Read our COVID-19 Response & Recovery blog series By Rebecca Johnson, Katie Hannon Michel, Greg Miao, Tlna Yuen, & Sabrina Adler COV/D-19 nas urgenlfy demonstrated that e\/6/)'0ne ne81/s to live in safe and healthy communities, Tho people most affected by CO V/D· 19 are CD/MUI~ of .J)J)/Ql, PtlJ)Di& wtJJ ~. ~ and other ,mder.;erved groups. n1ese. groups are rnosl vulnerable because of existing laws and palfr.ies lhal affect lhe fundamental ati"vars ofbeaUh ~. commurtlt/es and local governments that taAe steps lo ensll/tl health. safely, l1ouslng, food. and ecor10mlastebll/ly for al/ of /heir reo/dems w/11 be he/ping 10 p1even1 rile spread of COV/0•19 and layfn9 the g,-oundWork for health equiry and prospemy for fulure ganerationTo help communities and local govemmanls strengthen theirresponse to COVIO-19 and sdVanr.e health equity, Wfl re publishings blog sRrle.'i about policles that lhey can enacl righl away. n1is pas.I ts the third m the senes. Over the last seve,al weeks, leaders In communllles across the Un ited States hav« taken steps 10 p,01ee1 the heahh and finantial =riry or their ,es,denlS by stopping evlCllons. lrnprovo,g tenar,t protections. and halting utility shutotts. Many of U'lese protections are sat to expi,e soon. especially giVen that some slates are allowing businesses to re-open. For communities thal have adopted these measures, It's tmportanl lo extend and strengthen lhese proteclions for residents because It will be many months {or longer) before oamomio recovery ocrurs. forcomrm,nit,es that have11't yet adopted suci1 measures. ii snot 100 late to support heallh ,ind long-term economic recovery and sus1ainablll1~ for all of their resident• by adopting tnese protocttons now . The remainder of this blog post provides policy sirategies that localities nave adopted (or could adopt. depending on their slafe laws) 10 support housing stability, Adopt (or Update) Eviction Moratoriums & Expand Tenant Protections PrOVTd,ng safe. stable, affordable housing ror al l has never boen more ,mporlanl Communotie• that •a~e steps to protoCl tenants and peopre wltnolll permanent housing can ne1p prevent the spread or COVID-1 9 and ensure beller physical and me11tal health for their residents However, the economic lmpaCls of COVID-19 are exacerbating previously existing dirlloultles caused by outdated, harmful hous,ng laws and pofldes. These combined ills force many Amencans -espec,ally people with low lnoome or those Who live in communities of color -10 make d1ffiCtJII choices beiween paying renl or payif11l tor other necessities tille food and medical care . lllmo~Um.J..n~ were unable 10 J>ay lhelr rent in April, whereas In March, the ratio was less ll1an 1 in 5. The good news Is that local governments •&©M lbe co11nJcy are taking steps Jo provide emergenoy housing protections during this public health crisis, Common approaches lndude exi,aQdloQ shelter capa<;Uy for people without permanent hOusing: halting police entcroemeru or eviction&'. adopting u jurisdiction-wide moratorium on ~ and foreclosures; and stopping the terrnioatiao or ceolecs Wbo use Secom, B vouchers. Many of these policies wllt need to be eKiended in the coming days and weeks as the oOglnal shon,.term provtslons e,plre As part of these elforts, local decisionmakers should consider housing protecllons that ,espond di,ectly 10 COVID-19 and should also enacl long- lerm prolecbons 10 ~eep people In \heir home•. Hi,re are some possible potic,es, • E.xtend morato,iuins past the immediate c.r1sis1 to give people lime lo nnd work after the risk or COVI0-19 subsides , Pause all ~SllS during the pandemic and recovery penods • Creato u tonded payment ptans with no late foes so Uiat people can repay ,e.nt after lhe moralorium on evicUons ends • Establish emergency reotal assl5tance pr og rams: ror tenants (or enhance e.xisfing ones), to hetp defray rent cosls • Establish a lle!l!Qllb;ed process •~uu1oh.wbJ~~.i:u..b.enllfilJL11nd $@rylces like low.income housing assistance or legal coonsel on how 10 nev1ga1e their housing oplions • Cover other·emergencfes that may arise (eg, natural disasters, loss of employmenl1 or medical erttergencies) with lhe same housing proiectlons lhat were made necessary by COVID-19 (eg, eviction protections. reni stabllizatlon) • fdentify additional housing options for people who are unhoused -for example create addit(onal shellacs or use ex,stJng tuueJ...LQQms • Ensure that all renters are afforded these protections equitably For more resources on eviction policies, cheok out Ihe Eviction I ab's COVID-19 Housing Pohcy Soocecarrl-the A0d·EYlcl«ln Mappjog Pmiect . the National League of Cilles· c ov10~19· t ocaf Action Tracker. I osmg Home · Iba HIImao Cost of Evid100 f'l..SeaW.e. the Natiooal HoI,s1,w law Prntett and Chaagel ab SohIUoos· resources on bol1s1og Ensure Access to Water, Heat, & Power Having adequate housing doesn't mean just having a rool over one's head: II also means having safe and healthy housing with running water. heat. and power. Basie>utlllties enable everyone to stay healthy and abide by pubhc health guldelines while shelterlng at home. Access lo water enables frequent handWashing. which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have identified as a key step lo slowing the spread of COVID-19. Sufficieni heating is always essenliaf to protect against health nsks Uku hypothermia and dangerous coohog or the body that cou ld further endanger patients with COVID-19. And everyone needs power 10 keep lhe l[ghts on and engage In everyday actlvilles, including cooking. storing food, and working or studying lrom home (for those who can). Unfortunately, in many regions, water uUIUies have been soul off roe thousands of residents due to nonpayment or b111s -even before this heallh crisis began. In 2018, the US Energy lnlormation Admln,slralion reoMe!l lhal neal1y one-third ol US households struggled 10 pay their energy bills and that 1 In 5 households had 10 make trade-olfs between food, medicine, and olher basic necessities in order lo keep Up with ubllty payments. Any loss of Income during lhe COVID-19 pandemic and during lhe reoovery period will worsen these ongoing challenges. local~ies throughout the country are taking steps to ensure aocess to basic uUlilies during lhe COVID-19 pandemic. In cities where utililles are municipally owned -like Austu:L Iuas: JypeJo MississipQI: -and Budinaton Vermont localities have the authority 10 temporarily suspend new disconnections due lo nonpayment and can hall the imposition of late rees or penalties for delinquent paymenls. Indeed, to date, more than 148 million people in lhe United Slates are protected from waler shutoffs as a result of temporary state and local moratoriums. Tallahassee. Florida. has Implemented a J.illllty Relief PO>llraro lhat allows municipal util ity <>Ustomer<> who are lacing financ,al hardship lo deler payments for waler, sewer service, electricity, and natural gas for up to 6 months. Cities can also restore municipal water service or other utilities to residents who were already experi'enclng disconneclions-due to nonpayment, as D.mmil and ~ have done. For more 1nformat,on on how localllies can ensure lhelr residents· continued access to waler, heat. and pcwerduring lhe COVID-19 pandemic, reler lo lhe Lm:al ~ clearinghouse lhat tracks local responses on housing. utilities. and homelessness. For rnlormalion on What actions private. Investor-owned utilitias are laking lo address the pandemic, vislt lhe Energy and Ppjjcy lnsUtute·s website Be sure to find out whether lhe polic~s you are conslderin_g are permitted under your state's laws. Please check out the nen mstallment in this senes. which discusses pQ/k;~~Jateri to pard twu& ()~JJ§. 4/2912020 RELATED RESOURCES Coronav1rus Law & Polley Resources COVID-19 Responso & Rec::ovary Get policy solutions and helpful updates delivered to your inbox: Your Nam e Email Who we are Mission & v,sioo Our work ReSOUrc@ Catalog Support change Funders & eauners Comorate Eogagemcnl Connect with us I @ Copyrlghl 2020 Changelab Solullons h95.Ji'J Images .ert;,al.)! ~ iil from: ~ "lo: ~ .kbject; ~: A'fTDIINf'r5ToU:INGNNWTlaWAJWEIM O•t6: l'nlcil1.,\cll'JR7,2020'l;~~ll'M Dear sirs Please alw keep m nund 1h,n do 1 (J of the go St<' a shins ,md Wa:shl11ytuo we arc nm going 10 be rccciv111~ ;my addh,onul federal uncm1>loymcm money. or stimulus c-hc~ks--.:md 1h~ .,nc-cs vf 1h111,g, keep 1ncrcasm~ t1nd m~mK to lhc poinl wlu.-n.:. wr.: ca" b.1rcly ~urvtvc even wilhout paying rtul From wh:::1.t r have heard :1Hcr the tle_~m1at1on.s-Lodhy there arc tlo closer 1h:1n 1hey 1.verc two WCl!ks-a_go •nd th~ Amcr1can people are l"scin_g JO h\ill ion cvkuon." I~ hatd enough to keep food un !hi: 111bk -:11Ht l">.1Y same u1 hcr hill~ lhnl have to be piml ic,•cl ut1 :md h;iving m worry !lhouJ J f}l:SCI." m live right now Th:n•~ JUSI wnhiu 01.1r,co111plc:x wluch Iii -~mnH hut just wilhin mo tooiplcx which is ~mall 15 pcflpk wctc s.crvcd wi1h eviction 1101icc.-s l\•e tnl~c,d to Mike lhc:n:'s nJ:ru an nm:1U:ur ruJio fl p1,.'nllor nnd 11\c Ttnanl offin! tl.l lhc 1:'tiur1 hlJ\.t.'¢. ond he ndvi.:-"'-J mt thtlt i,.-the. j11dr~io l C'',luncil on A\lgu.St 141h dOl.'.5 n:p,ca l lhe hold on all Unlnw(,ll i.Jct3,inct anJ eviction ~~n,mN~ is 1hey will be1.~01t1~ eff&:;tjvt 1min~di1nely Oncc.ag:iin I lh1mk you, omd hopin~ th:11 we ~:.m rci n.~i:uc ~ 1nomtorium on cvk1io11s Jn.d c,ucnd lime 10 1my b:,d: bik:k rem It would 1·cally be apprcc:ia1cd J\1 1hc lime 1his was ~!>Sc-d m March many pcop{e arc only old one momh',-rent :snd for r>:1yo1c1us weirc rilic N'-"w 1h:d 1hcy owe us many as 1h.1l?c or four p.i.ymcut.\, thc.-y would I~ pD.ying tlouhlc ~nt cnry mollth which wry fi:w people cc,uld nff1,.11tl Tht:re are ar-tunlly neighbors rcS\:n1ing spots-to S1u1u P-arks in ordi:r lo pul their families in a safe cnvironmi:nt 1hc showtr and olht"r !hi AV Ir you a.re o, ~·r t.,O the s:hit t pnrl.:s-ru-.: fret: Once again, 11..:.nking you, I remain, S1m·rri:ly, Anaheim C:ilifontiD 92.S05 Oo Fri. A•g 7. 2020. 1:43 rM David Mazer UI\C.ENT MA TTJ;R wrote: k. Orange County Auomi!}''s can I rake advanhi£i.: or mosl Gilic,;1 I.hey .ire filing summons ru1d £l!Uin£, \..\.SC: numbers agnins1 the rcsidt'Occ of Anahclm for i:v1cdoo llas-lhc..:e 1m: ufuu v;1lue r1gli1 now Ibey 11re i:;t:ning c.,se munber1t-uud it ~lmultl Jusl Sfilk Jud i1:lill commi11~e rcpul their nc..·, rc:~11r<.H11g !$LllltnWm!i-on Augu!!il 14th, 1hey will het'<>me Dcrivt 1mmtdiau~ly and r~S:1dcn~ will only have five day~ u, an!(WCI with !hilt rmwy people btlmg. ~rycd ii wouJd not even give 1hei11 ume 10 set m hnc to g_et n w:uver oT fee~ from any of 1hc Coun11, ond lticy would loSC' b)' def.lull ti L" ur,gd\t that the city (If A,tahelm rchblil lc "3 morn1onu1u l'Jn C.\llc:11011.~ as: lolie a.1-e 011c of 1he fow cl1tcs that Jo nol h11\e it '"'L" It. w hy (jovcmor G-avm Newsom li-.SutJ a scco1id 01'det given thci c11,,•~ pen11ission the p;,s, these 1:,1.vs It :1ppc::irs on April I-Ith th:n'-5: .i J uditml Lomminee ofCnlifomfa Is goin~ to repc:&I 1hcir i1rder rcgardinp. the s,11nm1:ms oh, and then they wm all become aclivc ll101 hove c:t;iC m1mbcn. The only \\-:t)I 10 !j;(OI') tl~m is VY ::t mon1u1rium on cvic1io11:; 10 1m,1cc1 1hc people of A11:1hci m J ~m anac.hmg a c,opy lia\'c an anicle ,h.u l ;uiu rc~d from -some top people n:g8 rtHng ihc city's r,a~ing these 111ora1onums and ulJicr mancrs 0,-cr onc~1h ird ot" 1hc pcoJ>lc ln Anahcun has no1 paid lhcll" renl I haYc ~nan amateur rndio cipt:mtor fur 55 ycarsnnd ha\·c.n lol or friend:-in Sacrumcntl, in gUvi.:mmc-nl o11icl.!5 as well ns in Anilhcim ·m1:y belie.Ye lhal lhcjudiciul c:cmm ittcc hc':r g•in,g lo rq>ei!l \Vith \h~t :m order di.\ tu iu k ~ali1 y r lc=asi! n=aJ lhi=: ibU('l,Ytng 11nd I \V1ll hope i1 will helri in )'Ollr di!dlliiM 1(1 1!-itlt!nd our rnor:unrium on ~i.lidiQnS i11 Anaheim li ke mtlSI oi tic..; In Or:mgr County ~~ Changal.ab SolUILOOs Home II .-i.readcrumb Tenant Protections, Evictions & Utilities Read our COVID-19 Responso & Recovery blog ~•ri•s By R:obocca Johnson, Katie Hannon Michel. Greg Miao, Tina Yue11, & Sabrina Adlor COVl[J...19 has Urgently demonstrated lliat everyone needs fo live in safe and neallhy L'OlntNUIJilltJS The people most effected by COVID-19 are cow,,u,nlfjes ofcQ/Qt, ~ /mYJnl1QlJJe. Imm/gr@~ and other undarservec/ groups, These gro,Ips "'" most vulnorab/e beca<1se of ox,sllng laws anc/ pa/1ai•• thal affect the funcJarnenta/ ~I..JJii.allb ~. Comrr,unitios end loco/ govommams 11,a/ take ste/16 lo ensure heal/1I, sofely. hovslng, food. and eoo,,omic; ~lob/Illy for of/ of /heir fDsidonts w//1 be ha/ping 10 prevent /llo spread of COVID-19 and laying /he g,oundWork ror heslth eqully and prosµer,ly for hJlure generation To help communrlies and local governmenls s~ngUtetJ 01eirresponst1 10 COVID-19 and advance hea//h equity, we rs publ,shing a blog series about po//cle• /hat /hey can enact nghl away, This past Is the rhird in the series, Over the last sever.,! weeks, leaders lo communities across the United Slates have taken steps lo protect the heallh and financial sewrily of (heir residents by slopping evictions. lmprovino tenant protecUons, and halting utllfly shutoffs. Many or these protecUons are set to expire soon, especially 9Ne11 that soma stales are anowlng l)uslnesses to re-open. Forcommunl11es: that have adopted these measures, l11s Important lo extend and strenglhen lhese protections for residents because ii w1U be many months (or longer) before economia r~oovery oocura, For oommunit1es tha1 haven't yet adopted suoli measures, Ws not 100 la1e to suppon health and long-1emi ewnomlc rooovery and suslainabllltY for all of their resident~ t,y adopting these pmtecttotts now. The reinainder ol this bk,g post provides policy slr-ategies ltiat lecalilfe$ ~ave ctdopled (or could adopt, depeodlng ca, !Meir stale laws) lo supJ)<>rt housing ,tablhty, Adopt (or Update) Eviction Moratoriums & Expand Tenant Protections Providing safe, siable, affordable housing for all has never been more important. Communities that take steps 10 protect tenants and people Without pemianent housing can help prevenl the spread of COVID~ 1 9 and ensure better physical and mental heallh for their residents. However, the economic lmpac:1s or COVID• 19 are exacerbating prevlously existmg d ifficulttes caused by ouldaled. hannlul housing laws and pohc1es. These combmed Ills force many Amencans -especially people wllh low mcome or those who live m communities of color -10 make difficult choices be1Ween paying rent or paying for other necessities like food and medical care. Almo <t 1 Jn 3 peoptc were unable 10 pay their rent in /\pnl, whereas In March, the rauo was less than 1 In 5, The good news is lhal local governments across lhe country are taking s teps to provrde emergency housing protections dunng !his public health c risis, Common approaches Include expanding shelter capacity for people with out permanent housing: halting police enforcement of evictions: adopting a Jurisdiction-wide morato~um on ~ and foreclosures; a nd stopping the W!OinatJoo p( reolers who use Sttdk'lD B VQlitbers Many or these pollcfes will need to be ex:lended in the coming days and weeks as the origlnal sho<t-lerm pro'lisIons e,pire As part o f these efforts, local decisionmakers should consider housing protections that respond dtreclly lo COVID-19 and should also enact long- term protections to ~eep people In their homes, Here are some possible policies: • Extend moratoriums past tho immediate crlsls, to give people time lo find wotic after the risk of COVID• 19 subsides • Pause all rent in creases during the pandemic and recovery periods • Create ext.ended payment plans with no late fees so that people can repay rent after lhe moratorium on evictions ends • Establish ~....am.t~tao&u pcograms for tenants (or enhance ex.isling ones), to help defray rent costs • Establish e c entcaUzed croceas through which people ca n acce ss benefits an d s ervices like low-income housing assistance or legal counsel on how to navigate their housing oplions • Cover other emergencfes that may arise (eg, natural dfsasters, loss of employment, or medical emergencies) wlth lhe same housfng protections that were made necessary by COVID-19 (eg. evIctIon proleclions. rent stablhzabon) • Identify additional housing options for people who are unhoused -for example. create additional shelters or use existing holll1looms • Ensure that all renters are afforded these protections equitably For more resources on eviction poUc1es1 check out lhe Eviction Lab's COYIP .. 19 Housing PoltcY Scorecard, the Anh·Evtction Mapping Pwiect, the Na!tonal League of CJ11es' COVI P-19 local Aci!<in Tracker. Losing Home· The Human Cost of Evlctlon lo Seaule. the National Housing Law Projea. and Chaogelab Solutions· resources on housing Ensure Access to Water, Heat, & Power Having adequate housing doesn'I mean just having a roof over one 's head; ii also me-ans having safe and heallhy housing with running waler1 hea,, and power. Basic ullliUes enable everyone 10 stay healthy and abide by publlo heal th guidelines while sheltering at home, Acress to waler enables frequent hanctwashing, which the Centers for Disease Control and PrevenUon have ldenUfied as a key step to slowing the spread of COVIO-19. Sufficient heating ls always essential LQ..D~IDSI health osks U~POtbermla end dangerous coofioo of the body that could further endanger palfenls with COVIO-19. And everyone needs power to keep lhe hghts on and engage In everyday activilies incivding cooking, storing rood, and won<ing or studying from home (for those who can). Unfortunately, in many rogions. water utilities have been ~nds pl m•idanls due to nonpayment of bills -even before this heallh cfisis began . In 2018, Iha US Energy lnfom1alion Adminisoralioll OWllllllll lhat nearly one-third of US households struggled lo pay !heir energy bills and lhat I in 5 households had lo make trade-offs be~veen food, medicine. and other basic necessities tn order to keep up with utollty payments. Any loss or Income during the COVID-19 pandemic and during the recovery period will worsen these ongoing challenges. Localities th,oughoul the couulry a,e taking steps to ensure access lo basic uUUties dur1ng the COVIO-19 pandemi c. In cities where ulilllles are munit:1pally owned -like Aus1Ul.. Iexas: Tupelo Mlsslsslp ot: and BurllngIon Vermont localities have lhe outhority 10 lemporalily suspena new disconnections-due to nonpayment and can hall lhe lmposiUon or late fees or penalties for delinquent paymenls-Indeed, lo date, more than 146 million people on the United States are 11Jl21li!:lad from watecAlwtolf:. as a result of temporary state and local moratonums. Tallahassee. Florida, has. implemented a U@ty Belie( Program that a0ows municipal utllity c ustomers who are lacing linancial hardship fo defer payments for water, sewer service, eleclrioity, and natural gas lor up 10 6 months. Cities can elso restore municipal water service or other uhlltles 10 res,denlS who were already experiencing d1sconnections due lo nonpayment. as Oatc.oll and QCYa1aru1 have done. For more information on how locallties can ensure the1, residents· continued access to water. heal, and power during the COVID-19 pandemlc , refer to the L.ocaJ e..togress clearinghouse that tracks local responses on housing, utilitle'l, and homelessness. For Information on what actions p(lvale. Investor-owned ulilitles are taking to address the pandem,c, visit the Energy and Policy (Ostllute.'s website . Be sure to find out whether the policies you are consldenng are pe,miUed under your state's laws. Please check out the next installment In Uris series! which discusses uollcv ruooases rotated to oa/d ltmve orotorflons. 4/2912020 RELATED RESOURCES Coronavlrus Law & Policy Resources COVID-19 Response & Recovery Get policy solutions and helpful updates delivered to your inbox. You, Name E matl Wh o we are Mission & Vision Our work Beumrce Cata~ Suppon change Eu.t\dern & Partners Comocale Engagement Connect w ith us I © Copyrighl 2020 Changelab Solulions b-~JifJ Images ~ Oisciaimer From: To: Michetle Schumacber Mlchdle Schumacher Subj ect: TCA • Toll Roads Laci< of Transparency & Dishonesty Monday, August 3, 2020 U:08:24 PM Date: Attachments: Screen Shot 2020:08-03 at 8 S2 11 PM ,POQ Screen Shot 2020-oa;13 at a s2 OJ PM ona 5<w:n Shot 2020:0B:93 at 9 02 42 PM ona scceen Shot 2020:oe~o1 at 2 02 ta PM 000 Good evening Attached please find a Public Records Request wherein a copy of the agreement with Robert Ruiz head of a Labor Union Was requested. I was sent a letter saying that there was no agreement• however, It Is clear the TCA employee Barbie Da ly is saying there rs an agreement. The TCA's lack of transparency is getting very old, too many back door deals and what seems to be pay to play, Tony Beall electioneering at the TCA Dias all of which are improperly utilizing our taxpayer dollars to our detriment. The TCA is as usual patting its self on the back with the below press release claiming they are more transparent! WHAT??? One must remember that the new debt management policy was asked to be explained to the Board by a TCA Board Member at which point she was shut down and a private meeting offered. In addition, to the Debt Management Policy being understood by the TCA Directors the TCA's JPA Agreement needs to be understood by the TCA Directors, employees, army of lobbyists and consultants at TCA to understand they are a single purpose agency for toll roads the agreement is clear -yet seems to remain a mystery lo all the parties in the quest for empire building our mission creep. The TCA Is trying desperately to get outside of its lane AGAIN as demonstrated below from a past 2007 audited financial statement that is clear they are limited to the Toll Corridor. I implore all of you to review the JPA Agreement• I can send it to you • Just ask. Why ls the TCA trying to widen the Ortega and HOV lanes on the 5 freeway that Is OUTS IDE THIER SCOPE • why is this being allowed -I am sure you have seen the Trust in Accounting Report and the OC Grand Jury's concerns? The TCA will never be transparent -every meeting they put contracts on the consent calendar and below is just another example of the lack of transparently while they simultaneously pat them selves on the back . Taxpayer need help!!! What is the agreement the TCA has with Labor? Why are taxpayers kept in the dark with the specifics of the agreements being made for a publ1c agency with our funds? The California Public Records Act, Gov . Code§ 6250, et seq., remains the law of the land, and Article I. section 3(b)(1) of the California Constitution provides that "The people have a right of access to Information concerning the conduct of the people's business, a11d, therefore, the meetings of public bodies and the writings of public officials and agencies shall be open to public scrutiny.· The publtc's right of access remains and is crucial in times of crisis. Just as the government's power is at its apex during a crisis, the importance of the public's right to know how their government i s wielding that power could not be greater . Delayed responses to Public Records Act requests may be inevitable. But you have an obllgatlon to take all reasonable measures to preserve and effectuate the r ights of Californians to understand their government -rights which our Legislature has recognized are "Fundamental'' and '•necessary'' and our Supreme Court has held are "essential to the functioning of a democracy." (See Gov. Code§ 6250 [access to information is "a fundamental and necessary right of every person in this state"): lnt'I Fed'n of Profl & Tech . Eng'rs, Local 21 , AFL-CIO v. Superior Court (2007) 42 Cal.4 th 319, 328 [. "Openness in government is essential to the functioning of a democracy."].) The Public records laws are enacted specifically "to safeguard the accountability of government to the public, for secrecy is antithetical lo a democratic system of government of the people, by the people and for the people.' (See San Gabriel Tribune v . Superior Court (1983) 143 Cal.App.3d 762 , 771-72.) I hope you will comply with the California Public Records Act and the California Constitution and take all reasonable measures to continue to provide Information to the public and the press during these exceptionally difficult times. Orange County Gra11d Jury report http://www ocgrandjury .org/pdfs/2019 _ 2020 _ GJreport/2020-06-29 _ GJ _ Report_ TCA. pdf Truth in Accounting report about the TCA they are essentially bankrupt https://www. tru lhinaccou nti ng .o rg/library/docli b/T CA-2019-2page r. pd I Short video of the former Board of Supervisor speaking who was also on the TCA Board and OCT A Board . It is very telling bttps·lfwww youtube com/watch?v-1ahd-N- Wmg0&feature=youtu be&fbdjd=lwAR3vOJmnuXLfASHJyYOXOsiJOGblSoUx12Syj2SeWnnUBjmYseJKILZFhNU Thank you and I hope you are well and hea lthy. M1chelle $elf\ JoooW jlJ "\IQ'1~lf.lOIQl1 CO'l'tl1tY Ac,~nc:-. "'°' Fll~,\t_"-11) MIUOOI"•~• July 8, 2020 M ichelle Schumacher Transportation Corridor Ageqcies Re : Public Re cords Acl Request Dea, Ms. Schumacher: This letter regards y·our July 2, 2020 record• request to the Foothill/E:aslam Transportabon Comdor Agency and San Joaquin Hils Transportation Corridor Agenc y (collectively, '1'CA") for: klo4r• 'V£Yift:nt lJt.r1¥JD'l'Qr,ott CO'f>IJ~-"'i,~ c,.,... o .. ~,iee [Al a copy of lhe agreement Barbie Daily made w~h Robert Ruiz, I would also lik e any and "II com,spondence or meetings concerning thal agreamenL I would ijk,e a copy of all check paid to any and a ll labor unions in every county. Based on a re\llew of its flies. TCA has determined lhat tt ls not l n possesslon of any materlal responsive to your request. Th1s completes TCA's response to your request. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding thi s matter, Sincerely, 1!'Jfd4,pJlf (;,__ Kaylee DooOIIJe Execu~ve Assistant lo tt>e CEO 1.zsrooc-meo. swtc 100. tM,w,, CA '1261J,.J3D-4 • (J-49} 754~3400 ~ (9.f.91 ,r.~J•67 1'1e1Qlkoodt C"C-111 M•l't'ltll!la•~t,V11t,l(.I • .A,.,,...,, • Qlf,O~'ID •Cbl.l•ll)ltJIOv11g9 • OUl1'3Funl • l'Y•t!I•• Lq;u,10114'! • l.DgUl'CHl!:>fal • LQgt,r.:itloOOt .-lJJl i'lot!..tl M ·~"'-i<'I • fw~"""""' 1\1,(t .. ,, • •lilOl'\Q" • • ...,..no,m ''-' MO'O""'IQ • .,,.,.,..,10 • ....,,., ,. __ ,., • k,n J•ta,, ~'"J"') • lill'l .. I flYbO 1,,,c1.-1 From : Daly, Barbara <bdaly@thetollroads.com> Sent : Friday, Jun e 5, 2020 3:54 PM To: Brian Loehr le <Bnan@Communlcatlonslab.com>; Barbara Thomas <barbara@Commun1c..1t1onslab.com> Subj ect : RE: l etters Thank you, Brian I I w ill have l t vetted through l egal. I also got agreement from Robert Ruiz w i t h the Local Labor group. Do you mind tweaking the Bui ldi ng Trades letter a tad so we have one for t hem w/o too m uch w o rk? From: Brian Lochrie <Brian@Communicahonslab.com> Sent : Friday, June 5, 2020 3:25 PM To: Daly, Barbara <bdaly@thetollroads.com>; Barbara Thomas <barbara@Communicationslab.com> Subject: RE: letters CAUTION: This email origonated from outside of the organization Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the ~i,der and know the co.-.tent 1i sare . City tem plate letter attached. Needs to be vetted to ensure factual accuracy. <image004.jpg> "-l\ -The Toll Roads 0 JUiy 31 at 12:17 PM· 0 PRESS RE LEASE: Transportation Corridor Agencies Amend Debt Management Policies to Increase Transparency, Affirm Fiscal Health TheTollRoads.com/news/newsroom/press-release/2061 :>\\ of Ore i THETOLLROADS.COM Transportation Corridor Agenc ies Amend Debt Management Policies to Increase Transparency, Affirm Fiscal Health I The Toll Roads The Transportation Corridor Agencies' (TCA) ... Fi.nan cial Analysis FOOTWLL/EASTERN T.RANSPORTAnON CORRIDOR AGE C Y Managcmrnt 's Discussion and Analysis June 30. 2007 (ln thousands) The following table summarizes the assets. liabilities. and net deficit for the Agency as or June 30 , 2007 :mu 1006: Pl'rcent in crrue 2007 2006 ~decrease} /\S/iCIS: Current asset~ .S 202,S18 197,146 2 .7% C~pi tal assets, net 2211,182 169,361 32.4 Other noncurrent asse ts 436,888 420,034 4 .0 Total assets 863.S8!! 786,541 9.8 Liabilities: Bonds payable 2 .176.054 2.IJ 6.818 2.8 Olhcr liabili ties S0.253 S0.120 0.3. iota! liabilities 2,22613 07 21166,938 2 .7 Total oet deficit s {I J62,719l {1,380,397} (l.3) The purpose of the A&e.ney is 10 plan, finance. dcsigrl, Md CO!l$truc1 the remaining l)OnioM of the com4or fYStenl, and to operate and collect tolls from the patrons of the corridors to cxtingJ1ish the related long-term bo11d debt. The debt, issued in thf.!. fomi of tax-exempt bonds, was issued initially to construct tbe roads. Subsequent lo completion. the roads arc transferred 10 Cahraru;, The net deficit result s p11mnrily from using bond proceeds 10 construct the corridors, which were jhcn contributed to Cult mns , u.nd from the accn:tion of interest nn the outstanding bonds . Current assets hav<! increased this year mainly due tu higher camings on mvcs1mtnts lllld proctcds roceivc:d from the issu8J1oc and sale of fixed rate Suboroioatc Lien Toll Road Revenue Boods, Series 2007 (the 2007 Bonds) 1n the aggregate princip.1I amoum of Sl 0.300 as disclosed in note 7 10 the finnncinl 51utcmcn1s. ThC5c incrc.,scs were oCTsct by a scheduled mi tigati on paymcmt nl.'ldo to San Joaquin Hill~ TrJnsp11rt:11ion Corridor Agtnoy (SJHTCA) tomling $30,000. More detailed infomiation regarding th is payment can be found in note 8(e) 10 the financ.io l stntcmenlS. Capit'1I assets, net have increased as a result o f ndditions to construction in progress primnrily ~latlld to the schedu led mitig;u ion paym('nt made 10 SJI-ITCA, preliminary d('5ign , :ind environmental plannmg costs associated wlth the fu ture construction of I.be soutbcm ex tension o f th e Stare Rou1c 24 l Toll Roael. know11 as f()O lhill-Soutb. The increase in bonds pnyoblc resuhs from the e11rre m year accretion on tlic capi1al npprociotioo bonds nnd the convartiblc c:ipillll ~pprccfotion bonds 101:Jling $68,196, off.~ct by n principal payment of $19,260, and the (Con1i11ued) From: To: Subject: Date: Edgar Arellano Publlc Comment : Jordan Btandman ; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Denise Barnes; Stephen Faessel ; Harry srdhu lMfil.'Qd; Trevor O"Nen: ponce Review Board Pathetic policing Wednesday, August 5, 2020 9;16:39 PM A110ther week, another i nstance of police causin g dangerous traffic condit io n s. For weeks, I have written in each tim e I've w itn essed an officer speeding through o ur neighborhood. I've also requested that som ebody deftne public safety . Neither-issue h as been a ddressed & l still see officer s & a ll their pathetic inadequacies as th ey overuse equipment in r eckJess ways. A lso, it is concerning that city council has approved more than $8 mm ion in policing related funds , of w hic h over $200,000 has been dedicated to cars which your department h as show to u se w ith malicious intent. Yesterd ay, August 4 , 2020, at about l :40p I witnessed a PD official speed in cruiser "6-881" speeding eastbound on Ball Rd between Gi lb ert & Euclid, a school zone set a t 40 mph. I set my cruise control to 44 mph , just below the 85 th percentile rule of enforcement. Meanwhile 1 witnessed your inefficient & inad equate officer speed and tailgate other road users at about 50mph. This not only justifies dangerous driving but it al so encomages dangerous driv ing s ituations in our communi ty and deteriorates public safety. Aga in , your reckless an d in efficient staff is providing evidence of a police department that has huge li abil it ies within it's workforce, as well as vast inefficiencies in bow the equi pment is being used. Thi s pattern is r idiculous & pathetic pathetic pathetic. It's now many m any numbers of weeks in which I've seen your d epartment misuse City equipment, as well as dangerously use their own private equipment. For this reason I continue to fee l embarrassment for h aving s uch a fool ish body of a police force continue to provide inadequate a nd shameful service . Now, maybe not all of yottr department is staffed with knuckl ehead s, but there is e nough represe ntati ve in the various ins tances I've w itn es sed this summer a lone. This is al so why I don't think it's a ppropriate that your department has access to privacy invading equipment. Especially w h en the use of certain kind.s are illegal as set forth by the US Supreme Court case USA vs Carpenter , which deemed the use of such equipment a violation of our 4th and 5th amendment rjghts. 1 h ave no confidence in our PD to uphold publi c safety. Your depa1iment continues to prove its inefficiencies, inadeq u ac.ies, and reck)essness and it only encourages our community members to act in k ind. Of a ll C ity departments, yours sho uld be setting the standards that our community aspires to. Instead you continue to deter iorate any confidence our community h o lds in the rule of law. D o b etter. From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Me!issa Goodmon Jose Moreno; Denise Barnes : Lucille Kring : Jordan Brandman ; Trevo r O"Neil; Harry Sidhu /Mayor): ~ ~; Public Comment; City Attorney : Robert Fabela; Leonie MulVihill tjimenez@hcsinc.org : tsalyer@!ighthousetreatment.com ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2020-00170 Sober Living & Community care Facilitaties Friday, August 7, 2020 12:47:31 PM D ear Coun c il Members, Tn r eading over t he proposed ordina nce for the city of Anaheim I a m struck by som e language and d efinitio n s used t hat conflic t w ith s imil a r cases that have a lready been settled-in favor of th e S LE , Newp ort B each fo r example. It's di sappointing that O range County c ities seem to be will i ng to take on huge fi n a n c ia l, legal, emotiona ll y tax ing burdens, to get rid of safe places fo r p eople in recovery to live. The false narrative that is repeated over and over that S LE is an in stitution is nonsense-community , a group of people s haring a common interest, liv ing sober-does NOT equal an institution . An ins titution is w h ere people not so ber in recove1y e nd up, instituti o ns, streets or worse, d ead. The re's a gr eat book call ed ''Ch as ing th e Scream " and the a u thor Johann H ari T ed Talk about the opposite of addic ti on no t sobriety , but community, if you h ave 14 minutes, htt;ps://www ted.com/talks/johann hari eve1ything,___you think you know about addiction is wrong?lang:uage=en Maybe I am naive o r maybe just o p timistic after everythi ng we've b een through in Costa Mesa, but I be li eve that th e re is a solution w here everyone can live in h a rmony. There is n othing wrohg w ith rules a nd r egula tio n, every c ity should have a set of standards-but they need to m ake sen se, for everyone . The hoops a nd markers that your proposal sets forth doesn 't leave sp ace for S L E to li ve in harmony with th e ir n e ig hbors. The to ne has been set that t hey ar e not welcom e d and you , the c ity, have made it clear you 're h e re to protect the p eople from these "scar y" places. l don't know w h o the players ar e in Anaheim, I don 't know w hat your current temperature is, m eaning neighborhoods up in arms over "these places" and if y'alls ordinance is a reacti on to th at or if if it's a reaction to what is happening in Orange County as a w ho le so you 're trying to get in front of it. Being someon e w h o h as been on t he r eceiving end of w h at feels li ke p o litic al warfare, I can say not a dhe ring to li cen s ing guid elines in lin e with state regulation s and DHCS is reckless, ex p e ns ive and c rue l. B y s impl y joining forces w ith a n existin g li censing body, you weed out any op e rato rs not willing to comply with rules and regul ations which in tum would rule o ut the cities n eed for discrim inatory ordinances that put lives in jeopardy. A sober home is not a refuge fo r criminal s , pedophiles, domestic v iole n ce and drug use-you have pl en ty of that going on a ll over your c ity in broad v iew in every neighborhood on every b lock, unregulated. H aving things like defining what a family is, ordering how many feet a part they can be, comparing more than 6 p eople in say an a partment type setting li v ing togeth er w ith rules like c urfew, must b e sober an d have a job with a j a il is just a way to discriminate and not have to deal w ith a hot b utton issue . The r eal issu e is lack of kJ10w led ge and unde rstandin g . Once again a c ity and it's c itizen s fal ling pray to the fea r of the ir prope r ty values goin g down and b ei n g unwi lling to meet a t the tabl e a nd have a real con ver sation about how to li ve in harmony, Drug and alcohol addiction is at a n a ll time high- COVID-1 9 has caused a spike in anot her preexistin g pandemic and we don 't even know what the real effects and devas tatio n will be when this a ll e nds and the economy crash es-but A naheim wants to b e anothe r city that prevents S L E's from existing. 1 hope that y'all become a c ity that actually d ecides to do the r ig ht thing and partne r w ith experts in thi s a r ea and don't try to d o w hat a ll these other c ities before you h ave d one-waste precious resources only to tie up the com1s fo r years to learn that what you are tryin g to d o is discrimination, again st F H A an<l l1ave to pay m ill ions of dol1ars to the very people (n ot to m ention lawyers) that you a re trying to d estroy whi le th e people you ar e elected to protect are dying. Sincerely Melissa Goodmon Melissa Holmes Goodmon Founder & CEO Casa Capri Recovery 4001 Westerly Place STE 11 0 Newport Beach CA 92660 Cell : Admissions: 844-207-4880 CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE! www .casacaprireco11ery.com "We help women overcome addiction by providing community connection & purpose" This email and any filesiransmitted with it are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the indivi dual or entity to which they are addressed. This communication may contain material protected by HIPAA legislation (45 CFR, Parts 160 & 164 ). If you are not the intended recipient or t he person responsible for delivering this email to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender by replying to this email and then delete the email from your computer. From : To: Subject: Date: Ryan Matas Public Comment Yes on Item 14 Friday, August 7, 2020 4:05:54 PM Dear Mayor and City Counci l: I am wri ting to urge your support for Agenda Item 14, the next phase of the Anaheim Community and Economic R ecover y Pl a n proposed by Mayor Harry S idhu. The C ity Council has helped many residents and businesses through this tryin g time, but the duration of t he COVTD-J 9 pandemic has exceeded earlier expectations. Anaheim bu sinesses continue sufferin g under renewed state r estrictions. More action is needed, which is why we support Agenda Item 14 to use $4 million in federa l CARES funding to sustain and expand this program, in cluding extension of the eviction moratoriwn to September 30 and more funding for rental assistance and small business assistance. Especiall y important is helping Anaheim bus·inesses succeed by: • Waiving speci al event permits, fees and other red tape so businesses -especia l ly restaurants -can maxim ize their ability to operate outdoors is vital and cope with pandemic- induced restrictions. • Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Loca l program • Expanding sma ll bus iness assistance and renta l ass istance programs • More funding for COVID -19 testing and PPE. A na heim restaurants and bus in esses are struggling to keep their doors op en , and many have closed them petmanently. They dri ve our loca l economy. create jobs and generate tax revenue. The regulatory reli ef and Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program are c riti cal to the ability of local businesses to ride out the economic downturn, while developing a long-term culture among Anaheim resid ents of dining, drinking and buying locally. We urge you to s upport the Mayor's Community and Economic Recovery Plan. Sincerel y. Ryan Matas Operating Partner Craftsman P izza:Bar:Grill Anaheim From: To: Subject: Dat e: Attachments: thinson@nothingbundtcakes .com Public Comment Restaurant Relief Anaheim Friday, August 7, 2020 4:37:46 PM img-0.png Anaheim Restaurant Reiief os.02.20.odf Dear Mayor and Anaheim City Council , Please see attached letter. Thank you . T rinh Hinson Nothing Sundt Cakes, Irvine-Tustin; Brea and Anaheim-Orange www .nothingbundtcakes.com To order online. click .l:iEB.E T o get a free Bundlet on your birthday, click J:iERE It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness. --Charles H. Spurgeon --------------........ -----.... c~~~ H, N;, buwi CA K ~~:--) __ .. -............. --'', ,,,"" ....... ___ ,, ....... ----- ·•· 6 th r ro..1nd .•. August 7, 2020 RE: Restaurant Relief in Anaheim, CA 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 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, ~ Trinh Hinson Co-Owner Nothing Bundt Cakes, Anaheim-Orange 2875 ParkAvnue, Tustin, CA 92782 P (714) 258-2253 F (714) 258-2258 From: To: Subject: Date: Sungduk Chang Public Comment Re: Y-es on Item 14 Friday, August 7, 2020 7:03:22 PM Dear Mayor and Ci.ty Council, I am Sungduk Chang, owner of Chileco, Inc. in Anaheim and I 'A~te 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 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 ma'{imize their ability to operate outdoors is vital and cope with pandemic-induced restrictions. Establi shing a Buy/Soop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local prog ram Expanding small business assistance and rental assistance programs More funding for COVID-19 testing and PPE. Anal1eim restaurants and businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, and many have dosed 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 oflocal 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, Sungduk Chang Chileco, Inc. (DAB Tummy Stuffer) From: To: Subject: Da te: Irene Kao Public Comment Restaurant Relief Friday, August 7, 2020 8:58:04 PM Dear Mayor a11el City Council: I am writing to urge your support for Agenda Item 14, the next phase of the Anaheim Community and Economi c Recove,y Plan proposed by Mayor Hany 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 sujfering under renewed state restrictions. More action. is needed, which is why we support Agenda Item 14 to use $4 million in.federal CA RES Jim ding to sustain and expand this program, including extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and morefimdingfor rental assistance and small business assistance. Especially important is helping Anaheim businesses succeed by: • Waiving special event pennits, fees <md other red tape so businesses ~ especially restaurants -c an 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 • Morejiu1ding.for COVJD-19 testing and PPE. A naheim 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 regz1lato1y relief and Buy/Slwp/Dine/Hir e/Purchase Local p r ogram 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 th e Mayor 's Community and Economic Recove1y Plan. Sincerely, Irene Kao I Principal MHG Capital 520 Newport Center Dr., F L 2 Newpo1t Beach, CA 92660 hene.kao ~manhattanhg.com I mhgcapital.com (Ml (0): 949-508-1086 r. - iii PLEASE NOTE: The MHG Capital logo and name is a service mark of MHG Capital Advisors, LLC ("MHG Capital"). This message is intended for the named addressee(s) only and protected by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act ( 18 USC §§ 2510-2521 ). 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From: To: Subject: Date: ~ Public Comment Item 14 agenda Saturday, August 8, 2020 1:43:28 PM Hello friends, I don't need to reiterate to any of you about the hardship and the negative impacts we all suffer because of the shutdown due to the Covid -19 pandemic. For my restaurant, it has been a big blessing to see the community coming together and helping out by supporting my restaurant and others as much as they can. But as you know, the expenses to keep all of my employees and paying the overhead bills aren't just enough when the normalcy has fa llen away. 1 have kept my doors open since 2006 and went through the Great Depression in 2008 to 2009. But I got to tell you, and this is the toughest and most painful time for my business. Guys, the city council this coming T uesday, has an "Agenda Item 14, the Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Plan". This Federal Grant Cares program to hel p small businesses is somewhat specific to all busi ness owners in the City of Anaheim, b u t also, all residents in the City wil l benefit. We need and hope you will hel p voice our needs to the city council members so that the money from the item can be wisely used to help all small businesses in the City. Many great recommendations have put forth in this item, here are some quick highlights; 1: to reinstate the City's eviction moratori u m for residents and the sma ll businesses, 2: to implement 'shop/dine/ purchase local/ hire program' by giving credits to inc rease their spending within the community, 3: to plan for expanded outdoor dining and business activities, 4: providing funding to local non-profits and other organizations through ACF to aid financial and other assistance to Anaheim residents in need, and 5: plan and provide relief, incentives, extensions, forbearance, adjustment, and any assistance determined necessary to combat this Covid-19 crisis. We need to either cal l or send emails to our city council members and encourage them to vote yes on the agenda items 14. Please share this with your friends, and I would appreciate the support as I am sure many other small business owners in Anaheim. Best to email to; publiccommment @anaheim.net. Also, if you like, please #Trevor O'Neil our Councilman, for this area in Anaheim. So many of you have expressed how much my restaurant means to you, and I am so honored and happy that I am a small part of this community. I am sure we a ll can find other sma ll businesses that we feel esse n tial to our life and want them to be around as long as they can. Well, this is a chance to join me and everyone else to voice out our concerns and needs to the City and let them help us to combat this pandemic. T hanks. Th ank you, From: To: Domo sush r Public Comment Subject: Re: Public Comment Received Sunday, August 9, 2020 3:27:09 PM Date: The r esta urants in the city of Anah eim will benefit enormously if the city can negotiate the d e li very service fee down to 15% or less for a ll de livered food by the d e live1y service company. I 've h eard on the radio some c ities are doing it for their city restaurants to help out to keep the profit for the restaurants. I myself pay 30-32% depends w hom I use for the d e li very service. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure it out that it is a huge profit cut for t h e r estaurants . I 'd ha ppily explain further if you want to know more details regarding this issue . Call m e a t . Thanks. Sent from my i Phon e On Aug 8, 2020, a t 1 :43 PM, Public Comment <publiccomrnent@ anaheirn.net> wrote: The City is in receipt of your public comment. Your comment will be distributed to the City Council for their consideration and made part of the public record of the City Council meeting. From: Popbar Anahe]m Public comment Agenda Item 14 To: Subject: Da te: Monday, August 10, 2020 12:40:07 AM Dear Mayor and City Council: I am l"-IJ"iting to urge your support.for Agenda Item. 74, the next phase of the Anaheim Comnmnity and Economic Recovery, Plan proposed by Mayor Hany Sidhu. The City Council has helped many residents and businesses through this t1ying 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.fimding to sustain and expand this program. including extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and morejimdingfor 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 • Morefundingfor COVJD-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 regulato,y relief and Buy!Slwp/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program are criticctl to the ability of local businesses to ride out the economic downturn. i,vhile developing a long-term culture among Anaheim residen ts of dining, drinking and buying locally. We urge you to support the Mayor's Community and Economic Recove,y Plan. Sincerely, Anne Tran Owner of Popbar in Anaheim Sent fro m m y iP hon e From: To : Subject: Date: K&A Coterjng PubHc Comment Agenda It em 14 Monday, August 10, 2020 9:46:44 AM 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 ex ceeded earlier expectations. K&A Cafe & Cervantes Mexi can Food are continuing to suffer under renewed state restn"ctions . More action is needed and would be greatly appreciated. Which is why we support Agenda Item 14 to use $4 million in federal CARES funding to sustain and expand this program, including extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding for rental assistance and small business ass istance. Especially important is helping Anaheim businesses succeed by: • Waiving special event permits, fees and other red tape so businesses -especially· res t aurants -can maximize their abllity to operate outdoors is vital and cope with pandemic- induced restrictions . • Estab lishing 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, Kathy & Art Cer vantes K&A CaterinJ? I Cervantes Me.xican Food cell phon e 71 4-778-545 5 r estaurant 201 W. Center St. Promenade Anaheim Ca. 9280 5 http://www.ka-catering.com From: To : Subject: Date: Attachments: Summer Stearns Publ ic Comment Catal Restaurant Supports Agenda Item 14 on August 14 Sa turday, August 8, 2020 2:43:58 PM jmageOOl.png ;mageoo2.png 08.08.20 catal Anaheim Commun ity and Recovery Plan Letter.docx Please see attached letter. Thank you! Summer Stearns Senior Director Sa les, West Coast Patina Resta u rant Group 1150 S. Olive St, Suite TG25 Lo s Angeles, CA 90015 Ce ll I sstearns@patioagroup.com U\.. 1',lTClf(A, \ ~' rGf ,, IXPl O~Ollt roo~s " •~•• •Ut• O I t'-=• '!I-I - Disclai m er The information contained in thls electronic mall transmission is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above. It may contain proprietary, confidential or privlleged informatron of the sender. As a recipient of this email, you are required to ensure that any personal data contained within is kept secure. If you forward this email and/or any attachments, you must ensure you are entitled to do so under data protection legislation. lf you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of the information contai ned in this transmission is strictly prohibited . If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply electronic mail and delete the original message and any copy of it from your computer system. CAT A L August 8, 2020 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 sufferlng 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, includi ng 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 i s vital and cope with pandemic-induced restrictions. • Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program • Expanding smal l business assistance and rental assistance programs • More funding for COVID-19 testing and PPE. Anaheim restaurants and businesses are st ruggling t o keep their doors open, and many have closed them permanently. They drive our local economy, create jobs and generat e tax revenue . The regulatory relief and Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program are critical to the ability·of local busi nesses 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, Frank Moreno Vice President, Operations Pat ina Restaura nt Group From: To : Subject: Date: Attachments: Summer Stearns Publ ic Comment Naples Ristorante su pports Agenda Item 14 on Tuesday August 11 Saturday, August 8, 2020 2:42:40 PM jmageOOl.png ;mageoo2.cng oa.oa.20 Naples Anaheim Community and Recovery Plan Letter.doqc Please see attached letter. Thank you! Summer Stearns Senior Director Sa le s, West Coa st Patina Resta u rant Group 1150 S. Ol ive St, Su ite TG25 Los Angeles, CA 90015 Ce ll I sstearns@patioagroup.com U\.. 1',lTC lf(A, \ ~' rGf ,, IXPl O~Ollt roo~s " •~•• •Ut• O I t'-=• '!I-I - Discla i m er The information contained in thls electronic mall transmission is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above. It may contain proprietary, confidential or privlleged informatron of the sender. As a recipient of this email, you are required to ensure that any personal data contained within is kept secure. If you forward this email and/or any attachments, you must ensure you are entitled to do so under data protection legislation. lf you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of the information contai ned in this transmission is strictly prohibited . If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply electronic mail and delete the original message and any copy of it from your computer system. NAPLES \ /I RISTORANfE E: BAR August 8, 2020 Dear Mayor and City Council: I am writing to u rge 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 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 abil ity to operate outdoors is vital and cope with pandemic-induced restrictions. • Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hir e/Purchase Local program • Expanding small business assistance and rental ass istance 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 c ritical 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, Frank Moreno Vice President, Operations Patina Restaurant Group From: To : Subject: Date: Attachments: summer Stearns Public Comment Tortilla Jo"s Restaurant supports Agenda Item 14 on August 11 Saturday, August 8, 2020 2:44:34 PM jmage00l.png ;mageoo2.cng 08.08.20 Tortill a Jo''s Anaheim Community and Recovery Plan Letter.dooc Pl ease see attached letter. Thank you! Summer Stearns Senior Director Sa les, West Coast Patina Restaurant Group 1150 S. Olive St, Suite TG25 Los Angeles, CA 90015 Ce ll: I sstearns@patlnagro u p com '<\'-¥.lT CHt,i, '\ ro, UPt OQ01, fQOJS r,. Disclaimer The information contained in this electronic mail transmission is intended only for the use of the recip1ent(s) named above. It may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information of the sender. As a recipient of this email, you are required to ensure that any personal data contained within Is kept secure. If you forward thi s email and/or any attachments, you must ensure you are entitled to do so under data protection legislation. If you are not the Intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of the Information contained in this transmission Is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply electronic mail and delete the original message and any copy of it from your computer system , August 8 , 2020 Dear Mayor and City Coun cil : I am writi ng to urge your support for Agenda Item 14, the next phase of the An aheim Community and Economic Recovery Plan p roposed by Mayor Harry Sidhu . The City Council has helped many residents and businesses through this tryi ng time, but the duration of the COVID- 19 pandemic has exceeded earlier expectations. Anaheim businesses continue suffering under renewed state restri ctions. More acti on is needed, which is w hy we support Agenda Item 14 to use $4 million in federal CARES f unding to sust ain and expand this program, including extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding for r enta l assistance and smal l b u siness assistance. Espec ially important is helping Anahei m businesses succeed by: • Waiving special eve nt p ermits, fees and other red tape so businesses -especially restaurants -can m aximize their abil ity to operate o utdoors is vital and cope with pandemic-induced restrict ions. • Establishing a Buy/Shop/Di ne/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 c losed them permanently. They drive our local economy, create jobs and gen erate t ax revenue. The regulatory relief and Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program are critical to the abil ity of local busi nesses to ride out the economic dow n t urn, while developing a long-term cultu re among Anaheim residents of dining, drinking and buying locally. We urge you to support the Mayor's Community and Econom ic Recovery Plan . Sincer ely, Frank Moreno Vice Pres ident, Operations Patina Restaurant Group '"""' To: .... _ O,t,, ~ -..- ~AQend,IJifflll" Mon(lay, ~ 10. mz_o JD:2ii:2'1 -.,,.. Dear Mayor and City Counc#: I am wnlfng to urgo ywr ~upport for Ag<mml /tom 14, tha n•xt pflaso of Ina Aoohulm Commurtlty ana EGo,,omic Recovery Pllln proposfJd by Mayor Hor,y Sklfru. Tho City Co1mcJI htJs ho/pod many roslrlenrs and businesses lhroupn thSs try,llf} ri'mo bur me duratJoo of the COVID,..,9 {)6ndcmlc nos oxceeded eani6r o,tpectot#Ons, Anaheim busmesses contlnuo sufforlng ur,der renewed 5/_are re$1'1i;tioM. Maro acliOn fs needed, wM:h is-'llt·r,y we supporl Aganda Item 14 lo use Si# million In fedeml CARES fundtn.g lo ~,lel" a1Jd exparrd lhl~ program. 1nCltHiing more fund,ng f,o,-smafl business a~rslance_ E$pecJa.lly fm1Jortant 1-s /w./pff19 A.olihsirn bus,(JD!;4es $i.JIJC8ed by, • WaN·/ng soetial t!Vflltlt (JN/flit~, fttt.rOftd other red top!! so bLJJ/t,t-s,es-c5pooofly ~tautantt .. con mOY1m1u tlh.•lr obllrly ri:i oo~rote outdDOrs is ~ital ond ropeWhh pcmatm,~tndfl(H/ ft!SUICliOM. • f5tabll!1hing a 81-0'/Sl1oo/Dlne.M1re/P.u1cltos.e toe.al program • E:fpanrff"U small hu.slne,s~ c1n1.srancr rmd ,~,iml asslitanrt-programs • Mo,t?jur,dlnq ffJr COViD-191Mtlng rmd PPf:. Anshei,n t est9.11r.mts arn:I businesses are slrugglvrg to s.-eep lMlr do0f'5 DP8fl, end many halffl closed 1t1em permanenllj . ThiJf drive DIN lor:B) BaHiamy. crt,ale job,; and generate lstreVerwa, ihe regul1tto,y relief and Buy/Snop/t)ine/Hire/Pu~ar.e Locel program-a~ critical to me -abllity ol local bf1slnNS'1$. to tide ou, the eoonomie downlurn, whllo ctevelopmg a /ong-<t6tm culture among Annfleim ,o&Jdttnls of dlhlng, dri'nkk~ ana bU}1ng tocaHy. We, urge you to ~pport me Moyor'.s Cumm11nfly ar,d Ecortovrik. Roca very Plan Slttco,-ely. Kacee Colter Mana_ging Partner Are -+-Ice lnteraclJ"ve Grlll & Bar From: To : Subject: Date : Attachments: Fred Brown Publ ic Comment Please Support Agenda Item #14 Monday, August 10, 2020 12:23:03 PM image00l.png Letter to Council.pdf He llo Anahe im City Council members, Please see the attached letter in support of item #14 o n the August 11th City Counc il Meeting Agenda. Thank you, Fred GI H AN s w I F red Brow n Vice Preside nt of Operations and T echnol o gy H a ns ji Corpora tion General Manager Des ert Palms Hotel & Suites 631 West K a tc lJ a Ave. A n a heim, CA 92802 office 7 14,399.0 160 fa x. 7 14.399 .0161 cell. email. FredB@hansji.com web.www hansji .com This message and any attached documents contain information from Hansj i Corpo ration that may be privi leged and confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immed iately by replying to the message and de leting it from your computer. Thank you. ~ M ay 12 th, 202 0 Dear Mayor and City Councif: D ESERT PALMS I am writihg 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 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 • E xpanding 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 re venue. The regulatory reflef 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. S incere ly, F red Brown General Manag er D esert Palms Hotel & Suite s 631 WESTKATEL LA AVE N UE, ANAH EI M , CALLFOR.N I A 92802 • (714)399-0160 fred@desertp:tlmshotel.com • www.desertpalmshotel.com From : To: Cc: Subj ect: Dat e: Attachments: Linda Krlesant Public Comment Council Member Stephen Faesse l Letter in Support of Proposal to use CARES for small business Monday, August 10, 2020 1:14:32 PM letter to Anaheim Qty Councj !.docx Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Linda Kriesant Pres ident T he Phoenix Club 1340 S. Sanderson Av. Anahefrn,Ca. 92806 0 THE PHOENIX CLUB DEUTSC HER VERETN JN ORANGE COUNTY August 10, 2020 Dear Mayor and City Council, f am writing to urge your support for Agenda Item 14, the next phase of the Anaheim Community a nd Economic Recovery Pla n proposed by M ayor Harry Sidhu. The C ity Counc il bas h e lped many residents and businesses through this trying time, but the duration of the C OVJD-19 pandemic has exceed ed earl ie r expectations. Anaheim businesses continue suffering under renewed s tate restrictions and projections for Californi a are that restrictions may be in place through the holidays, an essential time for all bus inesses. More action i s n eeded, which is why we support Agenda I tem 14 to u se $4 million in federal C ARES funding to s ustain and ex pand this program and the sm a ll business assi stance. Especia lly impOTtant is helping Anaheim businesses succeed by: • W a iv ing speci al event pennits, fees and other r ed tape so bus inesses -especially restaurants -can maximize their ability to o p erate outdoors and cope w ith p andeini c-induced restrictions . • Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire /Purchase Local program • Ex p and in g s mall business ass istance and rental assistance programs • More funding for COVID-l 9 testing and PPE. Anaheim restaurants and bus inesses are struggling to keep their doors o pen, and man y have c losed them pern1anently. T hey drive o ur local econ omy, c reate j obs a nd generate tax revenue. Many of u s are long-time A naheim bus in esses. A t the end of this month The Pboenjx Club marks 60 years h er e in Anaheim, the only home we have eve.r known. T his is the most difficult time we have ever faced. The r egulatoiy r e li e f and Buy/S hop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program ar e critical to the abi li ty of local businesses to ride out the economi c downturn, while developing a long-term culture among Anaheim residents of dining, drinking and buying locally. We urge you to support the Mayor's Conununity a nd Economic Recover y Plan. S incerely, ~~-1 Li nda Kriesant President The Phoenix C lub TI1e Phoenix C lub G erman Assoc iation in Orange County, rn c 1340 S. Sanderson Av, · Anahe im , Ca. 92806 T ele phone 714-563-4 166 · Fax 7 14-563-4 160 From: To: Subject: fodiemosley Publjc comment Support letter Da te: Monday, August 10, 2020 1:46:31 PM Dear c ity coun c il : 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 extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more fundfng 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 vita/ 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 COV/D-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 I ong-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, Jodie Mosley Sent on my Virgin Mnhilc ~'111111 ~. From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: See attached . Steve Cooper Publjc Comment FW: Letter to Mayor and Oty Council .Monday, August 10, 2020 1:49:37 PM 202008101328.pd f From: Steve Cooper Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 1:38 PM To: publiccomments@anaheim.net Subject: Leh'er to Mayor and City Council See attached. Monday, August 10, 2020 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 CounciJ has helped many residents and businesses through this trying time, but the dw-ation 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 trus program, including 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 r ide 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. Steve Cooper, Owner, Keno 's Restaurant 5750 East La Palma Avenue • Anahei m Hills. CA 92807 • Fax (7 14) 777·8157 • (71 4) 777·95 I I From: To: Maha Madam pub!lc comment Subject: Re: Letter of Support requested for Anaheim Monday, August 10, 2020 2:02:05 PM ~ Date: Attachments: Anaheim Community and Economic Recoyerv Plan Messaging -Flnal /Maha Madalnl.docx From : Heather Sievers <heather@anaheimchamber.org> Sent: Monday, August 10, 20201 :39 PM To: Maha Mada in <Maha@zankouchicken.com> Subject: Letter of Support requested for Anaheim Thank you for speaking to me, Maha . Here is a little introduction to the program w ith more informatio n on what we need you to do to help us. Please let me know you emai led city council w ith the letter. We will be following up with more information once the City approves our program. Thank you! On Tuesday, August 11, the Anaheim Oty Council is voting on Agenda Item 14, the next p hase of the An a heim Community and Economic Recovery Plan: an addit ion a l $4 million fr om federal CARES Act funding to assist residents and businesses as this pandemic continues, including: • A new Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local programs increase patronizing of local businesses now and for the long-t erm • Waiving special event permits, fees and other red tape so businesses can maximize their ability to operate outdoors is vital -especially for restaurants -for our ability to survive pandemic- induced restrictions • Expanded small business assistance and rental assistance programs • More funding for COVID-19 testing and PPE. It is vita l that we u rge the City Council to approve this plan. Following is a Sample Support Letter you can put in your own words -PLEASE USE THE SAMPLE LETTER , NOT THIS E-MAIL MESSAGE . Please e-mail your letter to publiccomment@anaheim .net asking the council to support Agenda Item 14. Thank you again for your support! FY I -here is a link to th e agenda staff repor t. Sam pl e Support Letter Dear Mayor and City Council: I am writing to urge your support for Agenda I tem /4, the next phase of the Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Plan proposed by Mayor I-Jany 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 s uffering under renewed state restrictions. More action is needed, which is why we s upport Agenda Item 14 to use $4 million in federal CARES.funding to sustain and expand th is program, including extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding/or rental assistance and small business assistance. Especially important is helping Anaheim businesses succeed by: • Waiving special event permits, fees ond 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, ZANKOU CHICKEN I am writing ta urge your support for Agenda Item 141 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 COV/0-19 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 ex.pond this program, including 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 Reaovery Plan. Sincerely, Maha Madain Email Maha@Zankouchrcken.com Phone number is From: To: Subject: Da te: Terry Hanly Public Comment Agenda Item 14 Monday, August 10, 2020 2:10:41 PM Dear Mayor and City Councll: 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. Anahe im businesses contin ue suffering under renewed state restrictions. More action is needed, which is why we support Agenda Item 14 to use $4 mi llion in federal CARES funding to sustain and expand this program, inc luding the extension of t he eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding for rental assistance and sma ll business assistance . Especially important Is hel ping Anaheim businesses succeed by: Waiving special event permits, fees, and other red tape so businesses -especia lly restaurants -can maximize their abil ity to operate outdoors is vital and cope with pandemic-induced restrictions. Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Loca l program Expanding sma ll business assistance and renta l assistance programs More funding for COVID -19 testing and PPE A llowing gyms, hair salons, nail salons and other c losed businesses to reopen safe ly with a city- supported plan Anahe im 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 Anahe im res idents of dining, drinking, buying and obtaining services locally. We urge you to support the Mayors Community and fconomic Recovery Plan . Si ncerely, Tim & Terry Hanly 28 year res idents of Ana helm and small business owners From: To: Subject: Da te: TRAVIS TORRES Publjc Comment Agenda Item 14 Monday, August 10, 2020 2:23:05 PM Dear Mayor and City Council: I am wdting 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 the extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding for rental ass istance and small business assistance. Especially im portant is helping Anahe im businesses succeed by: Waiving special event permits, fees, and other red tape so businesses-especially restaurants -can maxim ize their abil ity to operate outdoors is vital and cope with pandemic-induced restrictions. Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Loca l program Expanding sma ll business assistance and renta l assistance programs More funding for COVID-19 testing and PPE Allow ing gyms, hair salons, nail salons and other c losed businesses to reopen safe ly with a c ity- s u pported plan Anahe im restaurants and b usinesses 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 rellef and Buy/Shop/D ine/Hire/Purchase Loc al program are critical to t he ability of local businesses to ride out the economic downturn while developing a long-term culture among Anaheim re sidents of dining, drinking, buying and obta ining se rvices local ly. We urge you to support the Mayors Community and Economic Recovery Plan . Sin cerely, Coach & Ci nd ie Torres Owners of Bear Pit (a fitness ce nter in Anaheim) From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Devon Reeves Publ ic Comment Shaheen Sadeghi Attachments: Letter of Support from Anaheim Packing District Monday, August 10, 2020 2:34:11 PM imaaeoo1.ona Dear Mayor and City Council: I am writing on behalf of Shaheen Sadeghi and the Anaheim Packing District to urge your support for Agenda Item 14, the next phase of the Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Plan proposed by Mayor Ho rry Sidhu. We appreciate how City Council has helped many residents and businesses through this trying time, but the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic has exceeded earlier expectations. Our A n aheim businesses continue to suffer under renewed state restrictions. We support Agenda Item 14 to use $4 million in federal CARES funding to sustain and expand this program, including 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. Our Anaheim restaurants and businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, dnd some have even closed permanently. Small businsses 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, w hile 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. 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From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Diana Kotler Publ ic Comment Agenda Item 14 -Public Comments Monday, August 10, 2020 2:58:03 PM LOS Mayors EconRecovery.Plan.pdf To whom it may co nce rn: Enclosed are public comme nts from the Anaheim Transportation Network regarding Agenda Item #14. Shou ld you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. My contact information be low. Thank you Diana Kotler ,., ' r P_._'l, Anaheim Transportation Network * RideA RT orQ / ~ 1354 So uth Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim. CA 92805 August 10, 2020 Mayor and City Council City of Anaheim 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805 RE : AGENDA ITEM #14 -ANAHEIM COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN 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 pandemic has exceeded earlier expectations. As a resu lt , Anahei m businesses continue to suffer as Sta te restrictions continue. More action is needed, which is why I'm writing to support Agenda Item 14 to use $4.0 Million in federal CARES Act funding to sustain and expand the City of Anaheim's economic recove ry program, i ncluding an extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30th , more funding for ren t al assistance and small business su pport. Especially important is helping Anaheim businesses succeed by: • Waiving specia l event permits, fees and other regulatory requirements so businesses, especially restaurants, can maximize their ability to operate outdoors; • Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local Program; • Expanding small business support and rental assistance programs; and • More funding for COVID -19 testing and PPE Anaheim restaurants and businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, and many have closed, permanently. These sma ll businesses dri ve our local economy, create jobs, and generate tax revenue. The regulatory relief provisions and Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local Program are crit ical to the ability of local businesses to ride-out the economic downturn, while developing a long-term culture, among Ana heim residents, of dining and buying locally. On beha lf of Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN), I urge you to support the Mayor's proposed expansion of the Community and Economic Recovery. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Since rely Diana Kotler Executive Director 9 2626 E Kat~llo Ave. Anohein1, CA 92806 8 888-364-2787 El inkica,ATNPh,ork.org ATN Anaheim T ransportation Network From: Hooters of Anaheim Publjc Comment To : Subject: Support for Agenda I tem 14 Date: Attachments: Monday, August 10, 2020 3 :10:56 PM Outlook· 1509209318 ong Dear Mayor and City Council: I am writ ing 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 ml/lion in federal CARES funding to sustain and expand this program, including extension of the eviction morat orium 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 vit al and cope with pandemic-induced restrictions. • Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program • Expanding small business assistance and rental ass istance 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 fobs and generate tax revenue. The regulatory relief and Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program ore critical to the ability of local businesses to ride out the economic downturn, While developing a long-ter m culture among Anaheim residents of dining, drinking and buying locally. We urge you to support the Mayor's Community and Economic Recovery Plan. Sincerely, Tom Park Genera l Manager Hooters of Anaheim 2438 E . Kate l la Ave Anaheim , Ca 92806 From: To: Subject: Da te: C ouncil members, ~ Public Comment Meeting Accessibility Monday, August 10, 2020 7:27:48 PM I would like to express my disappointment in the fact that the council meetings are not held live (djgitaHy. with live participation from residents). Seems archaic and also keeps the residents out of the loop --is that the goal? Or.her communities have; made it really easy for residents to engage in pub lic meetings, so disappointed in our city government in th is respect. Trac;y Nolazco Anaheim Resident From: To: Subject: Da te: Linda Hurley Public Comment No I'm community economic recovery plan Monday, August 10, 2020 3:27:36 PM Dear Mayor and City Council: I am a small business owner and I am writing to you in support for Agenda ftem 14. This next step of the Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Pla.n proposed by our Mayor is so important to local business owners, I sec over and over all of the non-profits to help and offer food to those that have faJ len on hard times. I wmlld like to see them get help. I also think a program that offers bus inesses to connect on a Dine/Shop program is huge, and I have since in other cities how it has helped many small businesses keep their doors open. I for one say yes to t h is agenda item. Please support this now, I am afraid if we do not we wi II lose so maJ'y businesses that will have to shut their doors. Thank you, Linda Hurley Sent from my iPhone From: To: William o"conne11 Public Comment Subject: Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Plan Monday, August 10, 2020 3:31:10 PM Date: 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 ear/fer 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 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, Will iam R. O'Connell Ill General Manager (05185) Best Western PLUS Stovall's I nn 11 10 W . Katella Ave. Anaheim , CA 92802 office:+ 714.778.1880 ext. 1164 direct: fax:+ 714.778.3805 williamoconnell@stovallsinn .com www .stovallsinn.com From: Mimis Cafe #060 -Anaheim Harbor Publjc Comment To: Cc: Kathli:;en Enge Subje ct: Support fo r public agenda item 14 Monday, August i0, 2020 4:25 :30 PM Date: 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 busines ses through this trying time, but the duration of the COV/0-19 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 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 COV/0 -19 testing and PP£. Anaheim restaurants and businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, and many hove closed t hem permanently. They drive our local economy, create jobs and generate tax revenue. The regulatory relief and Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program ore 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, Jim West General Manager Mimis Cafe From: Gary Jordan PubHc Comment To : Subject: City ,council request to support: Agenda item # 14 Monday, August 10, 2020 5:35:21 PM Date: Dear Mayor and City Coundl, 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. I h ave noticed that th e C ity Council has h elped many residents and businesses throughout this pandemic. It is evident that th e duration of the COVID-19 epidemic has exceeded earlier forecasts. 1 know that o ur own A naheim businesses continu e to s u ffer under renewed state restrictions. I believe that more action will be needed, which is why 1 support Agenda Item #14 to use $4 million in federal CARES funding to sustain and expand this program; including the extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding for r ental assistance and s mall business assistance . We need to continue }ielping Anaheim businesses succeed b y: 1. Waiving special event penni,ts, fees , and anoth er red tape so businesses -especially restam-ants -can maximize their ability to operate outdoors. This is vital so they can cope w ith pandemic-induced restrictions. 2. Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program. 3. Expand the small business assistan ce and rental assistance programs . 4. More funding for COVID-19 testing and PPE. Anaheim restaurants and businesses a re struggling to keep their doors open, and many have closed them pennanently. We a11 know these businesses drive our local economy , cr eate jobs, and generate tax revenue. The regulatory relief prov.is ions and Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local programs are critical to the abil ity of local businesses to ride out the economic downturn while developing a long- term culture among Anaheim residents of dining, drinking, and buyiug locally , wl1ich we currently and will always support. 1 urge yo u to support the Mayor's Commw1ity and Economic Recovery Plan. Respectfully, Gary & Lauri Jordan 34 year residents of Anaheim From: Anaheim Store Public comment To: Subject: RlJBY"S DINER ANAHEIM -SUPPORT Monday, August 10, 2020 5:47:41 PM Da te: 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 COVJD-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 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/Din e/Hire/Purch ase Local program • Expanding small business assistance and rental assistance programs • More funding for COV/D -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, Pieter Bourges-Principol Ruby's Diner Anaheim P.S. As a business owner and resident of Anaheim I appredate the opportunit y to serve to serve my local comm unity, even during t his difficult time. We look toward the future with our eyes on being able to be a part of what he lps Anahei m stand out to not only our local community but the tourism segment that combined help our dty grow. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE: The infom1ation contained in this email may be pri vi leged and confidential. lt is intended only for the eyes a nd use of the ind ividua l or entity to whom it is addressed. If the r eader of t h is message is not the intended recipi ent, you a re h ere by notified that any di ssemination , di stribution or copy o f this email is strictly prohibited. ff you have received rh is email in error, p lease notify u s immediately by te lephone a Thank you for your cooperation. From: ~ To: Public comment Subject: Fwd: Letter in Support Date: Monday, August 10, 2020 6:17:02 PM Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Brad Date: Auj...rttst I 0, 2020 at 6: I 2:43 PM PDT To: Brad Subject: Letter in Support Dear Mayor and City Council, I own the Togo's restaurant at 8170 East Santa An a Canyon Road, Anaheim. I am writing to urge your support for Agenda Item 14, the next ph ase of the Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Pl an proposed by Mayor Harry Sidhu. The City Council has helped many residents and businesses through this trying time, but the duration of the COVTD-19 pandemic has exceed ed earlier expectations. Anaheim businesses continue suffering under renewed state restrictio ns. More ac6on 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 extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding for rental assistance and small business assistance. Espec ia ll y important is helping A11aheim businesses succeed by: Waiving specia l event permits, fees and other red tape so businesses -especia ll y restaurants -can max imi ze their ability to operate outdoor s is vital and cope with pandemic-induced restrictions. Establis hing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purc hase Local program Expanding sm all business assistance and rental assistance programs More funding for COVID-19 testing and PPE. An ah e im restaurants and businesses are struggling to keep their doors open , and many h ave closed them permanently. They drive our loca l economy, create jobs and generate tax revenue. The regulatory rel ief and Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire!Purchase Local program are clitical to the ability oflocal 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, Brad Porterfield Sent from my iPhone From: Linda Plerson To: Public Comment Subject: Agenda Item #14 Date: Monday, August 10, 2020 7:23:38 PM 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 I support Agenda Item 14 to use $4 million in federal CARES funding to sustain and expand this program, including the extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding for rental assistance and small business assistance. Especially noteworthy is helping Anaheim businesses succeed by: • Waiving special event permits, fees, and another 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 provisions and Buy /Shop/Dine /Hire /Purchase Local programs are cri tical 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. I urge you to support the Mayor's Community and Economic Recovery Plan . Linda Pierson Anaheim, CA 92807 From: To: Subject: Da te: George Grachen Publjc Comment Agenda Item#14 Monday, August 10, 202010:24:11 PM My question is why are we considering giving a corporation a l arge sum of money to perform a task that they are not qualified to perform that cou ld be implemented for a lot less by non -profits in our clty. A good example of this is my non -profit company donating over 60,000 pounds of food to the city at a cost of ZERO and costihg my non-profit less than $500.00. If the city was to purchase this food it could have cost wel l over $50,000. My suggestion is to let the ones that can best serve the people of Anaheim not a large for-profit corporation be t he solution. Now that th e NAM Convention has been canceled for 20 21 wi ll Visit A na heim and th e C b am e r who r eceived a fee for the contrac t to V is it Anaheim be returning part of the $6.SM they were g iven to bring those types on convention s to our c ity. That mo n ey would go a long way to help the taxpayers of Anahe im during these times. Even a part of it could help a very large number of fami li es that are food challenged. From: JP Alvarez Public comment To: Subject: Resturant Relief ~ Agenda Item 14 Monday, August 10, 2020 10:59:38 PM Date~ To Whom It may Concern, I am writing to urge yol..lr 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 , I ncluding extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding for rental assistance and small business assistance. Especially important is helping Anahei m businesses succeed by: • Waiving special event permits, fees and other red tape so bus inesses -especial ly restaurants - can maxtmlze their ability to operate outdoors is vital and cope with pandem k -in duced restrictions. • Establish ing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program • Expanding smal l business assis t ance and rental assistance programs • More funding for COVID-19 testing and PPE. Anaheim restaurants and businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, and ma ny have closed them permanently. They drive our local economy, create jobs and generate tax revenue. The regulatory retlef and Buy/Shop/Dlne/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 buyin g locally. We urge you to support the Mayor's Community and Economic Recovery Plan. Sincerely , Juan Alvarez -Business Owner From : on behalf of Marshall Weinsteln Public comment To: Cc : oeter@anahe1mtogether .com Subje ct: Please Support the Mayor''s Community and Economic Recovery Program Tuesday, August 11, 2020 7:00:33 AM Date: AGENDA COMMENT 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 bas 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 CA.RES 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 bus inesses succeed by: Waiving special event permits, fees and other red tape so businesses -especially restaurants -can maximize their ability to operate outdoors is vita l and cope with pandemic-induced restrictions. Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program Expanding small business assistance and rental assistance programs More fonding for COVID-19 testing and PPE. Anaheim restaurants and businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, and many have closed them pem1anently. 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, amd buying locally. We urge you to support the Mayor's Community and Economic Recovery Plan. Sincerely, MarshaJI Weinstein marshall@grandlegacyhotel .com Jennifer L. Hall From: Sent: To: Subject: Luisandres Barrios Perez Tuesday, August 11, 2020 8:06 AM Public Comment Public Comment on Agenda Item 14 Hello, m y nam e is LuisAndres Perez, looking at the staff report and how city s taff is being directed I wanted to write public comments in s upport of agenda item 14. LuisAndres Perez From: To : Subject: Date: Attachments: Hagoo Naiar1an Public Comment Support Small Business Tuesday, August 11, 2020 8:43 :48 AM eastedGraohic-1.pdf Dear Mayor and City Council, T am writing you to support and vo te for Agenda Item 14, the Economic Recovery plan that Mayor Sidu has proposed. As a restaurant owner for over 25 years in Anaheim, I have never s een business downturn as I have now. Waiving outdoor dining and event permits would be of great h e lp to res taurants like mme. Thank you very much for your consideration. Sincerely, Hagop Najarian www.ros1nes .com HAGOP NAJARIAN MED I TER:RANEAN 721 5 WEIR CANYON RD. SUITE 125 ANAHEIM HILLS CA 92808 714 283 5141 From: To : Subject: Date: Attachments: Jersey MJkes oc Publjc Comment Letter from Jersey Mike"s Subs Anaheim Tuesday, August 11, 2020 8:52:57 AM Jersey Mikes Letter to city council and mayor.pdf p lease see attached r egarding agenda item 14 thank you Marie Marie May Co owner Jersey Mikes Anahe im 1 I I B Katella Ave Suite 30 Anah e im CA 92802 Dear Mayor and City Council: We are 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 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 i s vital and cope with pandemic-induced restrictions. • Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program • Expanding smafl business assistance and rental assistance programs • More funding for COV/D-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, Marie May & Pamela Tyo Co owners MyTy, Inc. • 2913 El Camino Rea l, #434 • Tustin, CA 92782 Jersey Mike's Subs • 111 E. Katella Ave., Ste . 30 • An a he im, CA 92802 From : To: Cc : Subje ct: Date: on behalf of Leesee Pa rra Public comment oeter@anahe1mtogether .com Please Support the Mayor''s Community and Economic Recovery Program Tuesday, August 11, 2020 9:02:40 AM AGENDA COMMENT 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 bas 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 bus inesses succeed by: Waiving special event permits, fees and other red tape so businesses -especially restaurants -can maximize their ability to operate outdoors is vita l and cope with pandemic-induced restrictions. Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program Expanding small business assistance and rental assistance programs More fonding for COVID-19 testing and PPE. Anaheim restaurants and businesses are struggling, to keep their doors open, and many have closed them pem1anently. 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, amd buying locally. We urge you to support the Mayor's Community and Economic Recovery Plan. Sincerely, Leesee Parra From: To : Subject: Date: SHARON KARNS PubHc Comment Agenda Item 14 Tuesday, August 11, 2020 9:22:38 AM Dear Mayo r and City Co uncil: I am writing to urge you to support Agenda Item 14. the next phase of the Anaheim Community and Economic Plan . That you. Sent from my iPad From: To: Subject: Date: Jeanette Said/var Public Comment support Agenda Item 14 Tuesday, August 11, 2020 9:42:53 AM Mayor and City Council: I support Agenda Item 14, . The City needs to continue helping small businesses because unfortunatly we are still stuggling as a community with Covid19. Anaheim restaurants and businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, and many have closed them permanently. We all need to keep Anaheim going as the strong and successful city its always been . Jeanette Saldivar From : on behalf of Parveen Bansiwal Public comment To: Cc : oeter@anahe1mtogether .com Subje ct: Please Support the Mayor''s Community and Economic Recovery Program Tuesday, August 11, 2020 10:i2:13 AM Date: AGEN DA COMMENT D ear Mayor and City Council: I am writing to urge your support for Agenda Item 14, the next phase of t he A nah eim Community and Economic Recovery Pl an proposed by Mayor Harry Sidhu. The City Council has h e lped many resid ents and businesses through th is trying time, but the duration of the COVID- 19 pandemic bas exceed ed earlier expectations . A naheim businesses continue suffering under renewed state restrictions. M ore action is needed, which is why we support Agenda Ite m 14 to use $4 million in federal CAR ES fun ding to sustain and expand t hi s program , including an exten sion of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding for rental assis tance a nd small business assistance. Especiall y important is helping Anaheim bus in esses s ucceed by: Waiving special event permits, fees and other red tape so businesses -especially restaurants -can m aximize their ability to operate outdoors is vi ta l and cope with pandemic-induced restrictions. Establishing a Buy/S hop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program Expanding s mall business assistance and rental assistance p rograms More funding for COVID-1 9 testing and PPE. A nahei m restaurants and businesses are struggling to keep thei r doors open, and m any have closed them pem1anentl y. They drive our local economy. create jobs and generate tax revenue. The regulatory reli ef and Buy/Shop/Dine /Hire/Purchase Local program are critical to the ability of local businesses to ride out the econo mic downturn whi le developing a long-term culture among Anaheim residents of dining, drinking, amd buyi ng locally. We urge you to support the Mayor's Commun ity and Economic Recovery Plan. S in cerely, Parveen Bansiwal parveenb@ delsolinn.com From : on behalf of shaheen sadeghl Public comment To: Cc : oeter@anahe1mtogether .com Subje ct: Please Support the Mayor''s Community and Economic Recovery Program Tuesday, August 11, 2020 10:25:22 AM Date: AGEN DA COMMENT D ear Mayor and City Council: I am writing to urge your support for Agenda Item 14, the next phase of t he A nah eim Community and Economic Recovery Pl an proposed by Mayor Harry Sidhu. The City Council has h e lped many resid ents and businesses through th is trying time, but the duration of the COVID- 19 pandemic bas exceed ed earlier expectations . A naheim businesses continue suffering under renewed state restrictions. M ore action is needed, which is why we support Agenda Ite m 14 to use $4 million in federal CA.R ES fun ding to sustain and expand t hi s program , including an exten sion of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding for rental assis tance a nd small business assistance. Especiall y important is helping Anaheim bus in esses s ucceed by: Waiving special event permits, fees and other red tape so businesses -especially restaurants -can m aximize their ability to operate outdoors is vi ta l and cope with pandemic-induced restrictions. Establishing a Buy/S hop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program Expanding s mall business assistance and rental assistance p rograms More fonding for COVID-1 9 testing and PPE. A nahei m restaurants and businesses are struggling, to keep thei r doors open, and m any have closed them pem1anentl y. They drive our local economy. create jobs and generate tax revenue. The regulatory reli ef and Buy/Shop/Dine /Hire/Purchase Local program are critical to the ability of local businesses to ride out the econo mic downturn whi le developing a long-term culture among Anaheim residents of dining, drinking, amd buyi ng locally. We urge you to support the Mayor's Commun ity and Economic Recovery Plan. S in cerely, shah een sadeghi shaheen@thelab.com Jennifer L. Hall From: Sent: To: Dan Ward <dan@brewheim.com> Tuesday, August 11, 2020 10:28 AM Public Comment Subje ct: See email below. Fro m: Dan Ward FW: Yes on ltern 14 DAN WARD / President / CO-FOUNDER Oan@Brewheim .com / C : BREWHEIM BREWING CO. 1931 E. Wright Circle. Anaheim, CA 92806 www.brewheim .com Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 9 :18 AM To : p u b liccomments@ anaheim.net Subj ect : Yes on Item 14 I'm emailing you on behalf on my business and team members that it is critical for our survival that the city cou ncil passes Item 14 . Thankyouforyoursupport! DAN WARD / President I CO-FOUNDER Dan@Brewheim.com I C BREWHEIM BREWING CO. 1931 E. Wrfght Circle, Anaheim, CA 92806 www.brewhe1m .com 1 From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Monica Robles Publ ic Comment Letter of Support for Agenda Item 14 Tuesday, August 11, 2020 10:32:33 AM Outlook-w4soveyu .png Letter of Support Mayor of Anaheim.docx Please find my letter of support for Mayor's Harry Sidhu for the Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Plan proposed by Mayor Harry Sidhu. Sincerely, Mo1tlta noGOos, MBA Founder & President ~, HEART ~ CENTERED ~ L~61?,ERSHIP (9J9) .!29-905-i -Office -Cell 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 s upport Agenda Item 14 to use $4 million in federal CARES funding to sustain and expand this program, including 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 COV/0-79 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 Lo cal 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, Heart Centered Leadership Coachi ng & Consulting Group 2400 E. Katella Ave. Suite 800, Anaheim, CA. 92806 From : To: Cc : Subje ct: Date: on behalf of Marilyn Jeffery Public comment oeter@anahe1mtogether .com Please Support the Mayor''s Community and Economic Recovery Program Tuesday, August 11, 2020 10:35:44 AM AGENDA COMMENT 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 bas 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 bus inesses succeed by: Waiving special event permits, fees and other red tape so businesses -especially restaurants -can maximize their ability to operate outdoors is vita l and cope with pandemic-induced restrictions. Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program Expanding small business assistance and rental assistance programs More fonding for COVID-19 testing and PPE. Anaheim restaurants and businesses are struggling, to keep their doors open, and many have closed them pem1anently. 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, amd buying locally. We urge you to support the Mayor's Community and Economic Recovery Plan. Sincerely, Marilyn Jeffery mari lyn .jelfery@ newportpac I fie. com From: on behalf of Shirlee Ramos Public comment To: Cc: oeter@anahe1mtogether .com Subject: Please Support the Mayor''s Community and Economic Recovery Program Tuesday, August 11, 2020 10:42:00 AM Date: AGENDA COMMENT 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- 1 9 pandemic bas exceeded earlier expectations. Anaheim businesses continue suffering under renewed state restrictions. More action is needed, wJ1ich is why we support Agenda Item 14 to use $4 million in federal CARES funding to sustain and expand this program, including an exten sion of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding for rental assistance and small business assistance. Especially important is helping Anaheim bus inesses succeed by: Waiving special event permits, foes and other red tape so businesses -especially restaurants -can maximize their ability to operate outdoors is vita l and cope with pandemic-induced restrictions. Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program Expanding small business assistance and rental assistance programs More fonding for COVID-1 9 testing and PPE. Anaheim restaurants and businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, and many have closed them pem1anently. 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, amd buying locally. We urge you to support tl1c Mayor's Community and Economic Recovery Plan. Sincerely, Shirlee Ramos friendlyvillage.admin@newportpacific.com From : To: Cc : Subje ct: Date: on beha lf of Margaret Vasguez Public comment oeter@anahe1mtogether.com Please Support the Mayor''s Comrnunity and Economic Recovery Program Tuesday, August 11, 2020 10:48:01 AM AGENDA COMMENT 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 bas 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 bus inesses succeed by: Waiving special event permits, fees and other red tape so businesses -especially restaurants -can maximize their ability to operate outdoors is vita l and cope with pandemic-induced restrictions. Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program Expanding small business assistance and rental assistance programs More fonding for COVID-19 testing and PPE. Anaheim restaurants and businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, and many have closed them pem1anently. 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, amd buying locally. We urge you to support the Mayor's Community and Economic Recovery Plan. Sincerely, Margaret Vasquez From : n behalf of Richard Perez Public comment To: Cc : oeter@anahe1mtogether.com Subje ct: Please Support the Mayor''s Community and Economic Recovery Program Tuesday, August 11, 2020 11:12:49 AM Date: AGEN DA COMMENT D ear Mayor and City Council: I am writing to urge your support for Agenda Item 14, the next phase of t he A nah eim Community and Economic Recovery Pl an proposed by Mayor Harry Sidhu. The City Council has h e lped many resid ents and businesses through th is trying time, but the duration of the COVID- 19 pandemic bas exceed ed earlier expectations . A naheim businesses continue suffering under renewed state restrictions. M ore action is needed, which is why we support Agenda Ite m 14 to use $4 million in federal CAR ES fun ding to sustain and expand t hi s program , including an exten sion of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding for rental assis tance a nd small business assistance. Especiall y important is helping Anaheim bus in esses s ucceed by: Waiving special event permits, fees and other red tape so businesses -especially restaurants -can m aximize their ability to operate outdoors is vi ta l and cope with pandemic-induced restrictions. Establishing a Buy/S hop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program Expanding s mall business assistance and rental assistance p rograms More fonding for COVID-1 9 testing and PPE. A nahei m restaurants and businesses are struggling, to keep thei r doors open, and m any have closed them pem1anentl y. They drive our local economy. create jobs and generate tax revenue. The regulatory reli ef and Buy/Shop/Dine /Hire/Purchase Local program are critical to the ability of local businesses to ride out the econo mic downturn whi le developing a long-term culture among Anaheim residents of dining, drinking, amd buyi ng locally. We urge you to support the Mayor's Commun ity and Economic Recovery Plan. S in cerely, Ri chard Perez richard.perez@ brightview.com From: To : Subject: Date: Attachments: Karina Bataz Publ ic Comment From Emprendedores Tuesday, August 11, 2020 11 :29:18 AM August 11. 2020.ndf Sen t from my iPhone Em rendedor@s Empodoromlonro, Lldorozgo v Nogoclot • August 11, 2020 Dear Mayor and City Counc/1: I om writing to urge your support for Agenda Item 14, th e next phase of the Anaheim Community ond Economic Recovery Pion proposed by Mayor Horry Sidhu. The City Council has helped many residents and b usinesses thr ough this trying time, but the duration of the COVID -19 p andemic hos exceeded earl/er expectations. Anaheim businesses continue suffering under renewe d state restrictions. More action Is needed, which Is why we support Agenda Item 14 to use $4 ml/lion In federal CARES funding to sustain and expand this program, Including extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 ond 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 assis tance and rental assistance programs • More funding for COV/0-19 testing and PP£. Anaheim restaurants and businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, and many have closed them permanently. They drive our local economy, crea te Jobs and generate tax revenue. The regulatory relief and Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Pur chas e Local program are critical to the abl/lty of local businesses to ride out the economic downturn, whlfe developing a long-term culture among Anaheim residents of dining, drinkin g and buying locally. Sincerely, 'J<.arina llataz Emprendedor@s m,crobusiness Owners From: To : Subject: Date: lily fashion Publ ic Comment Support Letter Emprendedor@s Tuesday, August 11, 2020 11:39:20 AM ID Carta City Anaheim.pdf Lily 's Fashi o n 4u A ugust 11, 2020 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 an d businesses through this trying time, but the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic has exceeded earlier expectations. Anaheim businesses continue suffering under renewed state restrict ions. More action is needed, which is why we support Agenda Item 14 to use $4 million in f ederal CARES funding to sustain and expand this program, including 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 COV/0-19 testing and PP£. Anaheim res taurants and businesses are st ruggling to keep their doors open, and many have close d them permanently. They dr ive our local economy, create jobs and generate tax revenue. Th e 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. Sincer ely, filiana Bataz Emprendedor@s mi robusiness Owners From: Sfill:1 To: Publ ic Comment Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 ll:47:14AM A ugu st 11 , 2020 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 COV/0-19 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 extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding for rental assistance and small business assjstance. 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 .fv!ore funding for COVID-79 testing and PPE Anaheim restaurants and businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, and many hove 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 Pion. Sincerely, Emprendedor@s microbusiness Owners Salomon Mojica Sent from my iPh one From: Idollna Mojica To: Publ ic Comment Dat e : Tuesday, August 11, 2020 11:49:50 AM Augu st I I , 202 0 Dear Mayor and City Council: I om 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 hos helped many residents and businesses through th is trying time, but the duration of the COV/0-19 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 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: • Wa iving special event permits, f ees and othe r red tape so businesses -especially res taurants -can maximize their ability to opera t e ou t doors is vita l and cope with pa ndem ic-induced restrictions . • Es tablishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program • Expanding small business assista nce and rental assist ance programs • fv1ore funding for COVID -79 t esting 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 ore 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, Emprendedor@s m icrobu siness Owners Ida l in a Mojica Sent from my iPhon e From: renee medrano To: Publfc Comment Subject: Agenda Item 14 Su pport Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 11:56:41 AM 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 I support Agenda Item 14 to use $4 million in federal CARES funding to sustain and expand this program, including the extension of the eviction moratorium to September JD. and more funding for rental assistance and small business assistance. Especially noteworthy is helping Anaheim businesses succeed by: • Waiving special event permits, fees, and another 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 provisions and Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local programs 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. I urge you to support the Mayor's Community and Economic Recovery Plan. All my best, R enee Medrano From: To: Subject: Da te: on behalf of Dara Ma lek) Public comment Please Support the Mayor"s Community and Economic Recovery Program Monday, August 10, 2020 7:08:57 PM AGENDA COMMENT Dear Mayor and City Council: l am writing to urge your support for Agenda Item J 4, the next phase of U1e Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Plan proposed by Mayor Harry Sidhu, The City Council has helped ma.ny residents a.nd businesses through this trying time, but t he dw·ation 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 s upport Agenda Item 14 to use $4 million in federal CARES funding to sustain a.nd expand tl1is 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 restTictions. Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program Expanding small bus iness assistance and rental assistance programs More funding for COVID -I 9 testing and PPE. Anaheim restaurants and businesses are struggling to keep th eir doors open, and many have closed them permanently. They drive our local economy. create jobs and generate tax revenue. The regulatory reliefa.nd 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 res idents of dining, drinking, and buying locally. We urge you to support the Mayor's Community and Economic Recovery Plan , Sincerely, Dara Maleki dara ma 1eki@ thepizzapress.com From: To : Subject: Date: Attachments: v1cky oe Loo Public Comment Letter of Support Tuesday, August 11, 2020 12:12:12 PM Letter of support Emprendector@s Aug . 11 2020 (1}.docx Please See attachment. Vicky De Loo VL Asesoria Financiera Emprendedor@s Empoderamiento, Liderozgo y Negoctos • August 11, 2020 Dear Mayor and City Council: I om 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 extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding for rental assistance and small business assistance . Especiofly important is helping Anaheim businesses succeed by: • Waiving special event permits, fees and other red tape so bus inesses -espectally 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 COVJD -79 testing and PPE. Anaheim restaurants and businesses ore struggling to keep their doors open, and many have closed them permanently. They drive our loca l 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, Emprendedor@ s microbusiness Ow ners From : n behalf of nm Kearns Public comment To: Cc : oeter@anahe1mtogether .com Subje ct: Please Support the Mayor''s Community and Economic Recovery Program Tuesday, August 11, 2020 12:22:45 PM Date: AGENDA C OMMENT Dear Mayor and City Council: I am writing to urge your s upport 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- 1 9 pandemic bas exceeded earlier expectations . Anaheim businesses continue suffering under renewed state res trictions. More action is needed, wJ1ich is why we s upport 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 bus inesses succeed by: Waiving special event permits, foes and other red tape so businesses -especially restaurants -can maximize their ability to operate outdoors is vita l and cope with pandemic-induced restrictions. Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program Expanding small bus iness assi stance 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 th e m pem1anently. 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 res idents of dining, drinking, amd buying locally. We urge you to support tl1c Mayor's Community and Economic Recovery Plan. Sincerely, Tim Keams tim@ hashtagpinpoint.com From: To : Subject: Date: Javier Bataz Publ ic Comment Emp rendedores de Anaheim Tuesday, August 11, 2020 12:33:38 PM 61 Carta City Anaheim.pdf August 11, 2020 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 Pion proposed by Mayor Harry Sidhu. The City Council has helped many residents and businesses through this trying time, but the duration of the C0VID-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 extension of the eviction moratorium to Septem ber 30 and more funding for rental assistance and sm all 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/Oine/Hire/Purchase Local program • Expanding small business assistance and rental assistance programs • More funding for COVIO-19 testing and PPE. Anaheim restaurants and businesses are struggling to keep their doo rs open, and many hove closed them permanently. They drive our local economy, create jobs and generate tax re venue. The regulatory relief and Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local pro gram are critical to the ability of local businesses to ride out the economic downturn, while deve loping a long-term culture am ong Anaheim residents of dining, drinking and buying locally. We urge you to support the Mayor's Community and Economic Recovery Plan . Sincerely, Javier Bataz Emprendedor@s From: To: Subject: Date: Annemarie Randle-Treto Public comment Re-council meeting August 1 1,2020 Tuesday, August 11, 2020 12:42:27 PM Mayor Sidhu and councilm embers 1 It is with sadness that once again I address you without knowing if you truly receive these correspondence. I believe the public would like to see council hold meetings in a "zoom type" fonnat. I cannot stress thi s fact e nough . While the city residents face joblessness,hom elessn ess,ev iction s,sick.nes s and s tress it is imperative that our leaders show th em selves and express empathy toward their p li g ht. 1 and many take um bride of the fact that it has been month s enduring t hese uncomfortabl e situations and you don't face th e public. ln add ition, allow for the public to make live comments as well. This would go a long way to reassure families that you are there for them. Please consider this c hange for your next meeting. 1 would like to address item # J 4. I believe the intent of the item sounds as if it is for th e greater good however, it is not concrete. First, there a re no facts and figm es and second , there i sn't sufficie nt s u stancial data to support the proposal but just a vague statement. Accountability and transparency is extremely important to your con s tituents during this cri s is. We need to have concr ete facts to under s tand the complexiti es that underscore your decision making. What we know is there is a pandemic. What we don't know is the city's plan to address th e pandemic. We k now we are de ficit spending . What we don 't know is th e plan to bring revenue to th e c ity . We know that you h ave g iven funds (6.5 million of a 15 million reserve w ithdrawal ) for marketing a dark r esor t. What we don't know is what measures have or h ave not been taken to address the concerns of this expenditure. Jn addition, the pl an s to reopen the c ity and under wh at conditions. l must s hare that the Anaheim Union High School Dis tric t h as given out a million m eals plus to th e children of Anaheim. We gave out breakfast a nd lunch to children 0-1 8 regardl ess of enrollment. (We also gave out an extra breakfast and lunc h on F1iday for Saturday.) We know our fami lies are in dire n eed . We gave out 40 lb protein boxes to o ur families at approximately 3 week inte rval s and because of our good reputation non-profits worked with us as well. Sadd1eb ack Church and Second Harvest set up several food di stributions over these month s s in ce the outbreak . I a m a lso proud to say that in order to he lp with our epide mic cris is. AUHSD is working with local agencies to combat COVID-19. We have been hosti n g testing center s at three of our s ites in Anaheim. We are do ing all we can to ensure the safety and welfare of our fam ilies in Anaheim. Than k you for takin g these matte rs into cons ideration. Annemar ie Randle-Trej o A UHSD Board Trustee president August 11, 2020 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 flying time, but the duration of the CO VID-19 pandemic has exceeded earJ;er expectations. Anaheim businesses continue suffering under renewed state restrictions. lvfore action is needed, which is why we support Agenda Item 14 to use $4 million in federal CARES fimding to sustain and expand this program. including extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding/or rental assistance and small business assistance. Especially important is helping Anaheim businesses succeed by: • lfoiving speciul eveul perm(ts, fees o,,d other red lope so bWiinesse..s -especia!/y resunuan/s -COh maxfmize ,heir abl//ty lo op,.-rau, outdoors is vita/ and cope with pa,1demi°"i1ufuced n,strictio,,s, • E,whlisbing a BuylS/10p1Dine/Hirc!P=hase Local program •l!..T_Pandtng .unall bruimr .. u a.-...rish»1ce a11dr1:'1laf assislonce programs • Mc,r,.fimdingfor CO/rJD-J!) /es1,.,g andl'Pl!.'. Anaheim restaurants and businesses a,-e sttuggling to keep their doors open, and many have c losed 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 bu~inesses to ride out the economic downturn, while developing a long-term culture among Anaheim residents of dining, d rinking and buying locally. We urge you to support Lhe Mayors Community and Economic Recove1yPlan. ~C~ Sincerely, ~ Emprendedor@s microbusiness Owners From : rkmnjt To: Subj ect: Public comment Agenda Item 14 Da te~ Tuesday, August 11, 2020 12:45:55 PM 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 lo sustain and expand this program, including extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding for rental assistance and small business assistance. Especially import.ant is helping Anaheim businesses succeed by: • Waiving special event permits, fees and other red tape so businesses -especially rest9uronts - can maximize their ability to operate outdoors is vital and cope with pandemic-induced restrictio ns. • Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program • Expanding small business assistance and rental assistance programs • More funding for COV/0-19 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 focal 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, Radwan Hakim ""'"""' 1u,1,jj~.-,i,...-dd,1 ~001 SUbsatbett gtiil'5 .a: August 11, 2020 Dear Mayor and City Council: I am writing to urge your support for Agenda Item 14, the nexl phase of the Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Plan pr-oposed by Mayor HarlJ' Sidhu. The C ity Council has helped mariy residents and businesses through this trying lime, but the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic has e.xceeded earlier expectations. Anaheim businesses continue suffering under renewe'd state restrictions. More a ction is needed, which is why we support Agenda Item l 4 to u se $4 million in federal CARES funding to sustain and expand this program, including extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding/or rental assistance and small business assistance. Especially important is helping Anaheim bus inesses succeed oy: • Wru\'ing .rpec/a / e-,,e11/pennits,faes and other red ta~ so b1l.$ini!S$es -e,p~cially rl!~tm1rm,1s -can maxinfi.e tile,-, '1bilily to operate -CWidoors is .,,;1ol and cope u'itl-4 pandemi.c-i1idut:ul J'Ul.rictu»u. • ES111hlishing a 8uy/Shop/Di11clllire,P;irc/1ase L=ul program • &pund;ng .wall l,usin ess assfa/n/10~ and reJ!tol tJsSi,1111111:e p,agrm,tS • Marofiu1di11gf°"" COIIJD-19 testing u11d PP£. Anaheim restaurants and businesses are struggling to k eep their doors open, and many have closed them permanently. They drive our local economy, c reate jobs and generate tax revenue. The regulatory relief and Buy/S hop/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 resid ents of dining, drinking and buying locally. We urge you to support the Mayor s Community and Economic Recovery Plan. · / .0/J (k-,J ;J / · --· Sincerely. yJ & 11¥:;:J-M,_ •~~J'(W~ I Emprendedor@s m icrobu siness Owners nttpi; ,rm youCube.c:omi'ct.alinel,'L)C&113150XOSlnl'IOONt1kfiOV!lwlvldOO'i, From: To : Subject: Date: Attachments: Jesus Gonzalez Publjc Comment Letter Of Support Anahe1m Business Tuesday, August 11, 2020 12:49:21 PM Letter-Of-Support. pdf To: C ity of Anaheim From: J esus M . Gonzalez Date: 8-11-2020 Subject: Letter of Support. Emprendedor@s Empodero m lento. lid erozgo y Negoclos • August 11, 20 20 Dear Mayor and City Counci l: 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 t rying time, but the duration of the COVID -19 pandemic has exceeded earlier expectations. Anaheim businesses conti nue 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, i ncludi ng 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 vi tal and cope with pandemic-induced res trictions. • Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program • Expanding small business assistance and rental assistance programs • More funding for COV/0-79 testing and PP£. 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 reli ef 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-t erm culture among Anaheim residen t s of dining, drinking and buying locally. We urge you to support the Mayor's Community and Economic Recovery Plan. Sincerely, ,.,., _ E rendedor@s microbusiness Owners From: To : Subject: Date: Attachments: atte, Maree Orellana Publ ic Comment Letter of support Emprendedor@s_Aug. 11_2020.docx Tuesday, August 11, 2020 1:25:42 PM Letter of support Emprendedor@s Aug . 11 2020.docx ATTOOOOl .htrn Marcela Ore llana Notario salvador eii.o Emprendedor@s Empoderamiento, Liderozgo y Negoctos • August 11, 2020 Dear Mayor and City Council: I om 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 extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding for rental assistance and small business assistance . Especiofly important is helping Anaheim businesses succeed by: • Waiving special event permits, fees and other red tape so bus inesses -espectally 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 COVJD -79 testing and PPE. Anaheim restaurants and businesses ore struggling to keep their doors open, and many have closed them permanently. They drive our loca l 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, Emprendedor@ s microbusiness Owners From: n behalf of Hiroaki Chiku Public comment To: Cc: oeter@anahe1mtogether .com Subject: Please Support the Mayor''s Community and Economic Recovery Program Tuesday, August 11, 2020 1:48:43 PM Date: AGENDA COMMENT Dear Mayor and City Council: I am writing to urge your support for Agenda Item 14, the next phase of t he Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Plan proposed by Mayor Harry Sidhu. The City Council has helped many resid ents and businesses through this trying time, but the duration of the COVID- 1 9 pandemic bas exceed ed earlier expectations. Anaheim businesses continue suffering under renewed state restrictions. More action is needed, wJ1ich is why we support Agenda Item 14 to use $4 million in federal CA.R ES funding to sustain and expand this program, including an exten sion of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding for rental assistance and small business assistance. Especially important is helping Anaheim bus inesses s ucceed by: Waiving special event permits, foes and other red tape so businesses -especially restaurants -can maximize their ability to operate outdoors is vita l and cope with pandemic-induced restrictions. Establishing a Buy/S hop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program Expanding s mall 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 pem1anently. They drive our local economy. create jobs and generate tax revenue. The regulatory relief and Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purcha se Loca l 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, amd buying locally. We urge you to support tl1c Mayor's Community and Economic Recovery Plan. Sincerely, Hiroaki C hiku info@orangetei.com From : on behalf of Andrea Parada Public comment To: Cc : oeter@anahe1mtogether .com Subje ct: Please Support the Mayor''s Community and Economic Recovery Program Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:2.9:08 PM Date: AGENDA C OMMENT Dear Mayor and City Council: I am writing to urge your s upport 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- 1 9 pandemic bas exceeded earlier expectations . Anaheim businesses continue suffering under renewed state res trictions. More action is needed, wJ1ich is why we s upport Agenda Item 14 to use $4 millio n in federal CA.RES 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 bus inesses succeed by: Waiving special event permits, foes and other red tape so businesses -especially restaurants -can maximize thei r ability to operate outdoors is vita l and cope with pandemic-induced restrictions. Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program Expanding s mall bus iness assistance and rental assistance programs More fonding for COVID-19 testing and PPE. Anaheim restaurants and businesses are struggling to keep their doors open, and many have closed th e m pem1anently. 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 busi nesses to ride out the economic downturn while developing a long-term culture among Anaheim res idents of dining, drinking, amd buying locally. We urge you to support tl1c Mayor's Community and Economic Recovery Plan. Sincerely, Andrea Parada andrea@ urbanaanaheim.com From : n behalf of Javier Cuad ra Public comment To: Cc : oeter@anahe1mtogether.com Subje ct: Please Support the Mayor''s Community and Economic Recovery Program Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:33:48 PM Date: AGENDA COMMENT 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 bas 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 CA.RES 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 bus inesses succeed by: Waiving special event permits, fees and other red tape so businesses -especially restaurants -can maximize their ability to operate outdoors is vita l and cope with pandemic-induced restrictions. Establishing a Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program Expanding small business assistance and rental assistance programs More fonding for COVID-19 testing and PPE. Anaheim restaurants and businesses are struggling, to keep their doors open, and many have closed them pem1anently. 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, amd buying locally. We urge you to support the Mayor's Community and Economic Recovery Plan. Sincerely, Javier Cuadra javier@ urbanaanaheim.com From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: &lli Public Comment ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL AGENDA, August 11, 2020 Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:48:08 PM CITY COUNCIL LTRTO MAYOR & COUNOL ITEM.pdf Letter in support of item 14 on the Agenda listed above. Ros s McC une Presid ent CAIST':r;:AL C ajsteal Builders, Inc. 3910 E . Coronado St. #101 Anaheim, CA 92807 7 14/630-9922 7 J 4/630-9923 Fax www.caistealbuilders.com CAISTtAL August 11, 2020 Dear Mayor Sidhu and members of the City Council: The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for small businesses here in Anaheim and around the country. Many business owners throughout California are hanging on by a financial thread. An article in today 's Blomnberg News reports that small businesses are disappearing by the thousands due to the pandemic: simply closing their doors for good. Yelp data shows more than 60,000 small businesses pe1manently closed their doors b etween March 1 and July 25. The Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program that is pat1 of Item 14 on tonight's City Council agenda is a leadership opportunity to h e lp Anaheim's business comn1unity endure this pandemic and potentially emerge stronger once we emerge on the other side and econo111ic recovery takes hold. The Anaheiln Chamber of Commerce is the right choice to oversee this prograin: it knows the business cormnunity best and can hit the ground tunning to quickly jump-s tart this program. Studies h ave shown these progra111s are successful at encouraging more residents to spend money with local businesses, and thereby recirculate a larger percentage of dollars in the local econmny. A Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program is a partnership with the city that provides a powerful platform for local businesses to create more awareness ainong local residents and increase their local customer base. This helps preserve local jobs and local tax revenues. 3910 E. Coronado Street. #-IO I • Anaheim. CA 92807 • Tel: 714-630-9922 • Fax: 714-630-9923 • Lit. #80057~ This program will be a wise investment in putting Anaheim on a path toward good health and economic recovery. It is an opportunity to use federal CARES Act relief dollars for their intended purpose: to help local businesses 1nake it through this crisis intact. We're all in this together! Sincerely, Ross McCune President 3910 E. Coronado Street, # IO I • Ana heim. CA 92807 • Tel: 714-630 -9922 • Fax: 7 14-630-9923 • Lit. #80057~ From: To : Cc: Subject: Date: Attachments: Pang Yang Public Comment C:itv Clerk; Gregory Garcia Agenda Item 14 8_11_2020 Tuesday, August 11, 2020 2:57:21 PM Agenda Item 14 a 11 2020.odf Mayor Sid1rn and members oftbe City Council: Please find attached a letter from the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce in support of Agenda Item 14 and the Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program -signed by Alicia Valadez ofNorthgate Gonzalez Markets, Frank Garcia of La Casa Garcia, R yau Matas of Craftsman Pizza Bar & Grill , Little Arabia Chair Bill Dalati , and myse lf as chairman of the Chamber. It represents broad and diverse support from the Anaheim business community for tbe expansion of the Anaheim Community & Economic Recovery Plan. Thank you, and we urge your support for Agenda Item 14. Since~ely, On behalf of Ross McCune, Chainnan Pang Yang pang@ anaheimchamber.org Executive Assistant to Todd Ament, President/CEO Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Office ( 714) 758-0222 Ext. 102 ANAHEIMn CHAMBER a II OF COMM ER CE ~ August 11 , 2020 Dear Mayor and members of the City Council: Phone : 7 14-7 58-02 22 2099 S . State College , .Ste. 650 A naheim , C A 92806 www.anaheimc h am ber,o rg We are writing to urge you to support Agenda Item 14, utilizing $4 million in federal CARES Act funding for the next phase of the Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Plan and its comprehensive approach. The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted every aspect of the fabric of Anaheim - residents, workers , and the local Anaheim economy, particularly local businesses. In fact, these impacts are all related, as residents are also workers , and have lost jobs. Small business owners are residents. Businesses generate much of the taxes that supply neighborhood services. As business owners and operators, we have seen and experienced this first hand. Restaurants , in particular, have been impacted by the current restrictions on indoor dining. We believe this next phase of the Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Program is vital to sustaining our community as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce is honored and excited to partner with the City of Anaheim to implement the Buy/Shop/Done/Hire/Purchase Local program. During our outreach to local businesses during this economic downturn, many have highlighted the need for such a program in Anaheim to increase the share of spending by residents with local businesses and their employees. Studies have shown such programs not only help local businesses, but they also keep more dollars in the local economy, and are linked to better jobs, higher wages and the better formation of social capital by knitting residents and local businesses more closely together. This partnership will benefit local businesses and the Anaheim community by creating new and innovative ways to provide immediate business relief as we navigate these uncharted waters . The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce has historically been the representative and advocate of local business community. We have been working with local businesses and the city in recent months to develop the Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program and anticipate launching in late August/September 2020. The program will be a dynamic partnershi p with community and city organ izations , whose collective resources will maximize outreach channels, connection s and partnerships. This will include , but not be limited to, a new web-based platform and phone app that can be used by the publlc to fi nd local businesses and take advantage of deals and inc entives offered by participating Anaheim businesses. It will allow participating businesses to analyze data in order to better expand their local customer base. It will be free for all Anaheim businesses and users to join. Beyond boosting patronage of local businesses during the present crisis , the ANAHEIMO CHAMBER OF COMME RCE Phone: 714-758-0222 2099 S . State College,.Ste. 650 Anaheim, CA 92806 www.anahe1mchamber.org Agenda Item 14 August 11 , 2020 Page2 Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program aims at buildf ng a long-term culture of resident loyalty to local businesses, local business benefit to residents though "locals-only" discounts and promotions, and local business involvement in the community. The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce has a long, successful history of partnerships with the City. As has been the case with past partnerships, funding for the Buy/shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program will be restricted to the intended purposes of the program, and accounted separately from other Chamber programming. Furthermore, we will work with city staff in the development, launch and operation of the program. Everyone in Anaheim is struggling these days, both residents and businesses. Many local Anaheim businesses are barely hanging on. Sadly, too many have closed their doors -some for good. Buy/Shop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local is an opportunity not only to help those businesses and the jobs, but to build a stronger community by forging a closer relationship between Anaheim residents and Anaheim businesses. We urge you to support Agenda Item 14. Thank you for your ongoing leadership. Ro,f.f 1/eewre Ross McCune Chair, Anaheim Chamber Caisteal Builders rrwrf 1~1a Frank Garcia La Casa Garcia &ti Oalat; Bill Dalati Chair, West Anaheim/ Little Arabia District Farmers Insurance Cc: Greg Garcia, Interim City Manager Theresa Bass , CMC, City Clerk Affeio. {lafac/4z Alicia Valadez Chair, Taste of Anaheim Northgate Gonzales Markets J}a,,, ;t,lata.r Ryan Matas Co-Chair Anaheim Chamber Restaurant Couhcll Craftsman Pizza Bar & Grill From: To: Subject: Date: Attachments: Mario castUlo Public Comment Letter to Mayor Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:15:04 PM Letter of support Emorendector@s Aug . 11 2020.dooc Thank you for always s uppo1t Mayor Hany Sidhu a empr endedores de Anah eim. Mario Castillo Graduado de la lera Generaci6n en la ciudad de Anaheim! Get Outlook for iOS Emprendedor@s Empoderamiento, Liderozgo y Negoctos • August 11, 2020 Dear Mayor and City Council: I om 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 extension of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding for rental assistance and small business assistance . Especiofly important is helping Anaheim businesses succeed by: • Waiving special event permits, fees and other red tape so bus inesses -espectally 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 COVJD -79 testing and PPE. Anaheim restaurants and businesses ore struggling to keep their doors open, and many have closed them permanently. They drive our loca l 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, Emprendedor@ s microbusiness Owners From: To: Subject: Da te: Anaheim Council, Mitchell Lee Public comment Please approve agenda Item 14 use of CARES act for COVID-19 needs Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:22:55 PM Please immediately approve item 14 related to use of C ARES act funding to support the businesses and citizens of Anaheim . Those funds can help in the following ; Provide for publ ic health safety with available testing for COV lD-19 Support rental assistance Inform and ass ist businesses regarding their ability to obtain Small Business Loan.s (SBL) an.cl/or Paycheck, Protection Program (PPP ) Obtain Personal Protection Equipment ( PPE) for first responders and other businesses Relaxing some code e11forcements so businesses can open and use outside space for dining . We need to support all Anaheim business and residents I their time of need. Regards, Mitch Lee Sent from my iPbonc From : n behalf of Marlon Machado Public comment To: Cc : oeter@anahe1mtogether .com Subje ct: Please Support the Mayor''s Community and Economic Recovery Program Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:23:44 PM Date: AGEN DA COMMENT D ear Mayor and City Council: I am writing to urge your support for Agenda Item 14, the next phase of t he A nah eim Community and Economic Recovery Pl an proposed by Mayor Harry Sidhu. The City Council has h e lped many resid ents and businesses through th is trying time, but the duration of the COVID- 19 pandemic bas exceed ed earlier expectations . A naheim businesses continue suffering under renewed state restrictions. M ore action is needed, which is why we support Agenda Ite m 14 to use $4 million in federal CA.R ES fun ding to sustain and expand t hi s program , including an exten sion of the eviction moratorium to September 30 and more funding for rental assis tance a nd small business assistance. Especiall y important is helping Anaheim bus in esses s ucceed by: Waiving special event permits, fees and other red tape so businesses -especially restaurants -can m aximize their ability to operate outdoors is vi ta l and cope with pandemic-induced restrictions. Establishing a Buy/S hop/Dine/Hire/Purchase Local program Expanding s mall business assistance and rental assistance p rograms More fonding for COVID-1 9 testing and PPE. A nahei m restaurants and businesses are struggling to keep thei r doors open, and m any have closed them pem1anentl y. They drive our local economy. create jobs and generate tax revenue. The regulatory reli ef and Buy/Shop/Dine /Hire/Purchase Local program are critical to the ability of local businesses to ride out the econo mic downturn whi le developing a long-term culture among Anaheim residents of dining, drinking, amd buyi ng locally. We urge you to support the Mayor's Commun ity and Economic Recovery Plan. S in cerely, Marlon Machado marlon@georgias-restaurant.com From: To : Subject: Date: Attachments: Elda Pineda Publ ic Comment Letter Of Support.pdf Tuesday, August 11, 2020 3:43:59 PM Letter Of Support.odf Sent from my iPhone August 11, 2020 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 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 COV/0-19 testing and PP£. 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. ~;/yi?~ vi# nL/4 Emprendedor@ s microbusiness Owners From: To: Subject: Da te: Alfredo Heredia Publjc Comment Non-Agenda Public Comment for 8/11/2020 Meetfng Tuesday, August 11, 2020 4:10:19 PM Good afternoon Anahe im city council, My name is Alfredo Heredia. I'm a district four resident and i.'m incredibly disappointed in this city's inability to act in accordance with the need s of our commun ities. Going into five months, t his city fa ils to meet the moment with policies that uplift our neighbors. When met with the fact that roughly 15,000 households are set to be evfcted, a moratorlum on rent is proposed by the council majo r ity. A moratorium on rent does nothing except prolong the inevitable pain that countless families will face due to evictions beca use an accumulation of rent without a source of income due to the pandemic will eventua lly come crashing down on t hese people. Instead of advocating for ·initiat ives that wi ll allev iate homelessness, the council majority, as it stands , has no problem sailing into dark times for renters. Defunding the po lice of which 42% of our over $300 mil lfon unrest ricted funds accounts for as well as Visit Anaheim makes comp lete sense and should be aggressive ly considered. Money's tight, but that doesn't mean that we throw our community to the wolves to let them suffer. Sent from Mail for W indows 10 Jennifer L. Hall From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: ftem # ._b. __ . D:str-it:ded to majority or C!ty Coun cil vvithi n 72 hours of'::4t\.~-rnaetrng , Jennifer L Hall on behalf of Public Comment Tuesday, August 11 , 2020 5:08 PM Harry Sidhu (M ayor); Stephen Faesse l; Denise Barnes -City of Anaheim; Jordan Brandman; Jose Moreno; Lucille Kring; Trevor O 'Neil Amanda Edinger; Annie Mezzacappa; Arianna Barrios (a rianna@communicationslab.com}; Cynthia Ward; Daniel Fierro (daniel@pres idiosc.com); David Belmer; Gregory Garcia; Helen Myers; Justin Glover; Karen Romero Estrada; Kristin Pelletier; Lisa Hughes; Marisol Ramirez; Nam Bartash; Robert Fabe la ; Samantha Saenz; Sarah Bartczak; Theresa Bass FW: Letter on Items 14 on Anaheim Ci t y Council Agenda for 8.11.2020 Ltr_lte m 14 Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Plan_B.11.2020.pdf From: Cynthia Gue rra <cynthiag@kennedycommiss i on.org> Sent: Tuesday, Augu st 11, 2020 5:06 PM To: City Clerk <cityclerk@anaheim.net>; Public Comment <publiccomment@anaheim.net> Cc: Cesar C <cesarc@kennedycommission.org> Subject: Letter on It ems 14 on Anaheim City Cou ncil Agenda for 8 .11.2020 Hi ' Please find attached th e commehts regarding today's Anaheim City Council meeting (8.11.2020): • Item 14: Consideration and Action Concerning Mayor's Proposed Modifications to The Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Plan, Including Authority to Spend Up to $4,000,000, to Assist Anaheim Residents, Businesses, and Others Impacted by COVID-19 Please confirm receipt of this email and let me know If you have any quesUons. Thank you for your help. Th ank you, Cynthia Guerra Cynthia Guerra The Kennedy Commission Community Organizer 1 Aug ust 11 , 2020 Mayor Harry S idh u and C it y C ouncil Members 200 S. Anahei m Boulevard Anaheim, CA 92805 ~Kennedy COMMISSION www.k.ennedycommission .org 1770[ Cownn Ave .. Suite 200 Irvine, CA 92614 949 250 0909 RE: Item 14 -Consideration and Action Concerning Mayo1·'s Proposed Modifications to the Anaheim Community and Economic Recovery Plan, Including Authority to Spend Up to $4,000,000 to Assist Anaheim Residents, Businesses, and Others Impacted by COVID-19 Dear Mayor Harry S idhu and C ity Cou ncil Members: The Kennedy Commission (the Commission) is a broad based coalition of res idents and community organizations that advocates for the production of homes affordab le for fam.i Li es earning less than $20 ,000 annua lly in O range Count y. Fo,med in 2001 , the Comm ission ha s been successful in part nering and worki ng with O range County j urisdictions to create. e ffective hous ing and land-use p o licies t hat bas led to th e new construction of homes affordable to lo wer in come working families. The Commission is in full support of the City Council reinstituting protections from eviction for renters by restoring the city's eviction moratorium and allocating additional funding to Anaheim rental assistance program . It is important that the Council take proacti ve action to im plement pro tections that w ill en sure Anaheim res idents r emain housed as the Covid- 19 g lobal p andemic continues to affect o ur communities. The Judicial Co uncil of California seems set to repeal it s emergency rule that has been pivotal in s talling evictions fo r the last couple of months and, thus, e nsured tenants statewide w ho have been financially impacted by the pandemic do not b eco me home less. Ther e a re also no guarantees that the governor or th e stat e legislatw·e wil l take action to prevent t he imp e ndin g eviction crisis if the em er gency rule is rep ealed. Anaheim continues to be, along with Santa Ana, the h ardest hi t c ity by Covid in Orange County, 1 not surpris ing g iven the large number of Anaheim residents who work in the service sector and who are tenant s living in overcrowd ed conditions. An eviction cris is wm have d evastating effects on the already dire health ctisis. We strongly encourage the Council t o approve an eviction moratorium and expand it s r ental assistance program. Additionally, as y ou consider the proposed modifications that will "extend and further implement incentives, waivers, and procedures to continue and further local development projects,"2 the Commission urges y ou to prioritize these resources for affordable housing development not market-rate housing. As hig hli g ht ed in the City of Anah ei m 's Apri l 2019 Housin g Element Annual Progress R eport for the 2014-202 1 planning p eriod , the C ity has not on ly fai led ·unequivocally in meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocatio n at the very low and extreme ly low income level, the City a lso dis proportionally approved the production of ho us in g at t he above moderate in come level, hous ing that is 1 "South County Cities Top OC Coronavirus Cases by Percent Increase; Sama Ana , An.aheiru Remain Hardest I-I.it" Voice oroc, Allgttst 10. 2020. htips ://vokeofoc.org/2020/0S/south-counl v-c ities-top-biggest-percent-in.:reuscs-in-oc-coronavin.1s-cases-whi le-santa-unu-and-anuheim- r<:main -hard,:st-hil-ovc rall/ 2 City of Anaheim's C'ity Council StatTRcport. Item 14, p. 2, Au&•ust 11, 2020. Working for systemic change resulting in the production of homes affordable to Orange County's extremely low-income households Mayor Harry Sidhu and C ity CoW1c il Members August 11 , 2020 Page 2 of2 inaccessible to many strugg lin g Ana heim fam ili es. The City h as permitted over 7,477 hous ing units during the current Housing E lement period and only 145 total have been in the affordability level oflow and very low. The vast majority ofthe housing units, 7 ,332, have been approved at moderate and above moderate income level s . To-date, the C it y has outperformed and exceeded t he ir above moderate-income RHNA requirement, cons tructing 7 ,182 or 287% of the 2 ,501 required.3 Meanwhile, only 124 or I 0% of the 1,256 very low-income units and 121 or 13 % of the 907 low-income units have been approved in the City. 4 With a remaining total RHNA need of 1,950 lower income homes and a surplus of 4,681 at the above moderate income level, the City should not facilitate the production of more market-rate housin g, but rather focus on imple me ntin g policies and programs that wiU produce more affordable homes for lo wer income households. A new and like ly larger RHNA allocation w ill be issued for the City when the new housing element planning period begins in 2021. lfthe City continues prioritizing the development of above moderate hous ing at the expense of low income housing it wiJI h ave a difficult time meeting its current and new RHNA requirements. The Covid-19 global pandemic has made painfully obvious the critical link between health and housing security. Overcrowded conditions have facilited the spread of Covid among lower income households; an eviction crisis will only worsen the situation making it harder for lower income household to afford rents in the City that were already too high prior to the pandemic. As the City impl ements short-tenn tenant protections that will protect Anaheim residents , the Commission a lso looks forward to pa1tnering with the C ity to develop long-term strategies that w ill increase housing oppo1tW1 ities for lower income residents in the City. Please keep us informed of any updates and meetings regarding s trategies to increase affordable homes for lowe r income households in the C ity. If you have any questions, please free t o contact me at (949) 250-0909 or cesar c@kenned ycommission.org. Sincerely, Cesar Covarrubias Executive Director J City of Anaheim 's 2019 Annunl Mousing E:le rnent Progress Report, p. 3, April 2020. • Ci t y of Anaheim's 2019 Annual Housin g Element Progress Rl,port. p. 2, April 2020.