09-28-21_Action with CommentsHarry S. Sidhu. P.E.
Mayor
Stephen Faessel
Mayor Pro Tem
District 5
Jose Diaz
Council Member
District 1
Gloria Sahagun
Ma'ae
Council Member
District 2
Dr. Jose F. Moreno
Council Member
District 3
Avelino Valencia
Council Member
District 4
Trevor O'Neil
Council Member
District 6
200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
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ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ACTION AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
TELECONFERENCE NOTICE: On June 11. 2021. Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-08-21
(superseding the Brown Act -related provisions of Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020 and
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at 5:00 P.M. Public hearings begin at 5:30 P.M. unless otherwise noted. Closed sessions begin at 3:00 P.M. or such
other time as noted. Closed sessions may be preceded by one or more public workshops. If a workshop is scheduled,
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ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
3:30 P.M.
Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 3:34 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Diaz, Moreno, and O'Neil.
Council Member Valencia joined the meeting at 3:47 P.M. (all in
person). [One City Council vacancy]
3:30 P.M. -WORKSHOP
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON WORKSHOP: 3 speakers. No electronically submitted public
comments.
WORKSHOP: Housing Element Update Project
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
Recess to closed session. 4:41 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION 4:41 P.M.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code)
Name of Case: City of Anaheim, et al. v. FERC, United States Court of Appeals for the D.C.
Circuit, Case No. 20-1236 and California Independent System Operator Corp., FERC Docket No.
ER04-835-000
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code)
Name of Case: Palmer v. City of Anaheim, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2017-
00938646-CU-JR-CXC
Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 5:06 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Diaz, Moreno, Valencia,
and O'Neil (all in person). [One City Council vacancy]
5:00 P.M. 5:06 P.M.
Invocation: Pastor Dale Moreland, Ball Road Church of Christ
Flag Salute: Council Member Jose Diaz
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OATH OF OFFICE:
District 2 — Newly Appointed Council Member
Gloria Sahagun Ma'ae
Council Member Diaz administered the Oath of Office to Council Member Ma'ae. Council Member
Ma'ae took her seat at the dais and issued an Assuming Office statement.
Presentations: Recognizing Anaheim Public Utilities 2021 Water Bottle Label Art Contest Winners
Mayor Sidhu recognized winners Rebecca K. and Crystal L.
Recognizing Community Services VolunTEENS — 2021 Summer Program
Video displayed recognizing Community Service VolunTEENS.
Presentation by Orange County Vector Control
Presentation by Lora Young, Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control
District.
Acceptance of Other Recognitions (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing October 3 - 9, 2021, as Public Power Week
Accepted by Public Utilities Assistant General Manager Janet Lonneker
Recognizing October 2021, as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Accepted by Lt. Rodney Duckwitz, Anaheim Police Department
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items, except public hearing): 14 comments (in-person).
City Clerk Theresa Bass reported 8 public comments were received electronically prior to 5:00
P.M. Public Comments Submitted — September 28, 2021 City Council Meeting
(limited to 90 minutes, or until all agenda item speakers have been heard; any time remaining shall be
provided to non -agenda item speakers)
CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE:
City Manager Jim Vanderpool reported the Career Cove would open at the Central Library on October 5,
2021, through a partnership with Anaheim Workforce Connection, where their staff will provide walk-in
job -seeker services such as career, resume, interview, and employment guidance.
In response to an inquiry by Council Member Moreno, Mr. Vanderpool reported the City's response to the
State Audit Report is posted to the City's website on the Finance Department page.
Council Member Moreno questioned whether the City would be responding to recent news stories about
the court case surrounding Angel Stadium, to which City Attorney Rob Fabela responded that was not
the City's practice to post the City's perspective. Council Member Moreno requested that staff agendize
or report on items that garner media attention.
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5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL 6:24 P.M.
Items pulled for discussion:
Council Member Diaz: Item No. 07
Council Member Moreno: Item No. 11
MOTION: SF/JD Waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the consent calendar.
Regarding Item No. 02, City Attorney Rob Fabela announced, in compliance with Government
Code Section 58953, approval of Item No. 02 includes a 3% salary adjustment for City Clerk
Theresa Bass to $154,500 annually, with no change to her existing executive level benefits. ROLL
CALL VOTE: 7-0. (Item No. 12: Council Member Moreno recorded an abstention. ROLL CALL
VOTE: 6-0-1 (AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Diaz, Ma'ae, Valencia, and
O'Neil; ABSTAIN: Council Member Moreno)). Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Receive and file minutes of the Library Board meeting of August 9, 2021.
2. Approve the compensation of council appointees pursuant to Government Code Section
54953(c)(3) and related personnel rules.
Item No. 02 City Attorney Rob Fabela announced, in compliance with Government Code
Section 58953, approval of Item No. 02 includes a 3% salary adjustment for City Clerk
Theresa Bass to $154,500 annually, with no change to her existing executive level benefits.
3. Accept the bid of Bound Tree Medical, in the amount of $223,258.79 plus applicable tax and a
40% contingency, for the purchase of medical supplies 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 #9544.
4. Ratify an increase from 20% to 50% for the previously authorized contingency amount for the bid
awarded to American Freedom Security, LLC for security guard services at Anaheim Public
Utilities' facilities and other city -owned facilities, if needed, to allow for unplanned services at 300
W. Carl Karcher Way for the Community Services Department.
5. Waive the sealed bidding requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the Finance Director, or
designee, to execute and administer the First Amendment to the License Agreement and the First
Amendment to the Maintenance Agreement with Accela, Inc., in the amount of $1,064,514.60,
increasing the total contract amount to $3,471,049.78, to extend the current agreements for an
additional three year period, allowing for the continued use and annual maintenance and support
of the software through September 25, 2024.
6. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Kormex Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$84,497, for the Nohl Ranch Road Sidewalk Gap Closure Project from Anaheim Hills Road to
Canyon Rim Road; authorize the Director of Public Works to execute the contract and related
documents, and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract;
determine that the project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act
pursuant to Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the Escrow Agreement pertaining to
contract retentions.
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7. Accept the conditional offer from the State of California, Department of Transportation, in the
amount of $4,813,000, for the relinquishment of State Route 39 - Beach Boulevard from Postmile
11.6 to 12.9 (approximately 700 feet south of Ball Road - south City limit to approximately 500
feet north of Anacapa Way - north City limit); authorize the City Manager to execute a letter to
accept the conditional offer; authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute a
Relinquishment Agreement and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the
agreement; and determine that these actions are exempt from further environmental review under
Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (Class 1, Existing Facilities)
of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
Item No. 07 Discussion. MOTION: JD/GM ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
8. Approve the Agreement with Astrea Risk Management, Inc., in an annual amount not to exceed
$175,000, for critical infrastructure protection analyst services for a one year period with two one-
year optional renewals, the costs for which are reimbursed by the Urban Area Security Initiative
grant funding; and authorize the Chief of Police, or designee, to execute any amendments or
renewal options under the terms and conditions of the agreement.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-085 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM ratifying the submission of grant applications and the acceptance of grants on
behalf of the City of Anaheim for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant,
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program Grant, Child Passenger Safety Program Grant, and
Motorcycle Safety Program Grant, and authorizing the Chief of Police to execute all required
grant documents and amending the budget accordingly.
Increase the Police Department's Fiscal Year 2021/22 revenue and expenditure appropriations by
$422,000 for STEP, $63,000 for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program, $85,000 for Child
Passenger Safety Program, and $55,000 for Motorcycle Safety Program.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-086 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM amending City Council Policy 2.2 relating to Poet Laureate for City of Anaheim.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-087 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Acting Director of Community and Economic Development or their
designee to submit an application to the United States Economic Development Administration for
Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant Funds and, if awarded, authorizing the acceptance of
such funding on behalf of the City and amending the budget accordingly (grant funds in the
approximate amount of $5,000,000 for the development of Store One, a community business
incubator and workforce development space, located at 722 N. Anaheim Blvd).
Determine that the Store One Project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental
Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of Title 14 of the California
Code of Regulations.
Item No. 11 Discussion. MOTION: JM/JD ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-088 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM adopting a Memorandum of Understanding establishing terms and conditions of
employment for employees represented by the Anaheim Police Management Association
(effective December 27, 2019 through June 30, 2025).
Item No. 12 Council Member Moreno recorded an abstention. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0-1
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(AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Faessel, Diaz, Ma'ae, Valencia, and O'Neil;
ABSTAIN: Council Member Moreno). Motion carried.
13. Approve minutes of City Council meetings of January 26, 2021 and February 9, 2021.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 6:39 P.M.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-089 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM approving, authorizing and directing execution of the form of a Public Benefit
Agreement; and approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the CSCDA Community
Improvement Authority for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction or improvement
of project listed herein [1818 S. State College Boulevard (265 units) (1818 Platinum Triangle) (the
"Project"); includes acceptance of an annual Host City charge of $225,000 which will escalate by
2% annually and authorizing the City Manager to approve minor, non -material modifications to
the Public Benefit Agreement that is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Middle-
Income/Workforce Rental Housing Program, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney].
Authorize the City Manager to execute related documents and take any required actions to
implement the Middle-Income/Workforce Rental Housing Program for the Project.
Determine that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) because it will not result in a
direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and it is not a
"project" pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Item No. 14 Discussion. MOTION: TO/JD ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
15. District 1 appointment to the Community Services Board to serve a term ending December 31,
2024 (continued from the Council meeting of February 16, 2021).
Community Services Board
District 1 appointment: Steven Kleine (term ending December 31, 2024)
Item No. 15 Council Member Diaz nominated Steven Kleine. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0.
Nomination approved.
5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:17 P.M.
16. MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2020-00533
RECLASSIFICATION NO. 2020-00335
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2020-06094
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 19137
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2021-00001 (DEV2020-00180)
OWNER: Gina D'Orazio, Cornelia Connelly School of the Holy Child, 1341 Montgomery Avenue,
Rosemont, PA 19010
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APPLICANT: Chad Brown, Melia Homes, Inc., 8951 Research Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
PROJECT LOCATION: This 6.96 -acre property is located at 2323 West Broadway on the north
side of Broadway, approximately 1,300 feet west of Brookhurst Street.
REQUEST: The applicant requests approval of the following land use entitlements: (i) amend the
General Plan land use designation from Schools to Low -Medium Density Residential; (ii) a zoning
reclassification from the T (Transitional) to the RM -3 (Multiple -Family Residential) zone; (iii) a
conditional use permit to permit the construction of 112 attached, three story, single-family
residential units with modified development standards; (iv) a tentative tract map to establish a
one -lot, 112 -unit condominium subdivision; and (v) a development agreement for a proposed
voluntary financial contribution to support the City's affordable housing programs.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council will consider whether a Mitigated
Negative Declaration is the appropriate environmental determination for this request under the
California Environmental Quality Act.
ACTION TAKEN BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION:
Approved and recommended City Council approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, General
Plan Amendment No. 2020-00533, Reclassification No. 2020-00335, Conditional Use Permit No.
2020-06094, Tentative Tract Map No. 19137, and Development Agreement No. 2021-00001 with
added conditions requiring the applicant to (i) provide obscured windows on the third story
elevations facing the northerly property line; (ii) work with the Cantada Square Homeowners'
Association to fill the gap between the existing and proposed property line walls, and to provide
landscaping or screening to provide additional privacy; and (iii) remove the louvered structure
from the proposed recreation building (PC2021-028). VOTE: 3-2 (Chairperson Meeks and
Commissioners Kring and Vadodaria voted yes; Commissioners Keys and White voted no;
Commissioners Mulleady and Perez were absent). (Planning Commission meeting of August 16,
2021).
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-090 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for proposed General Plan Amendment
No. 2020-00533, Reclassification No. 2020-00335, Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-06094,
Tentative Tract Map No. 19137 and Development Agreement No. 2021-00001 (DEV2020-00180)
(2323 West Broadway).
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-091 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM amending the General Plan of the City of Anaheim (General Plan Amendment No.
2020-00533) (DEV2020-00180) (2323 West Broadway).
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-092 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM approving and adopting proposed Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-06094
(DEV2020-00180) (2323 West Broadway).
Approved, as amended.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-093 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM approving Tentative Tract Map No. 19137 (DEV2020-00180) (2323 West
Broadway).
ORDINANCE NO. 6514 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
amending the Zoning Map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to
Zoning (Reclassification No. 2020-00335) (DEV2020-00180).
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ORDINANCE NO. 6515 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ANAHEIM approving Development Agreement No. 2021-00001 by and between
the City of Anaheim and Melia Homes, Inc., and authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement
for and on behalf of the City (Development Agreement No. 2021-00001) (DEV2020-00180).
Item No. 16 Mayor Sidhu opened the public hearing. Public comment by the applicant
and 6 speakers (in-person). City Clerk Theresa Bass reported 1 public comment was
received electronically prior to 5:00 P.M.
Public Comments Submitted — September 28, 2021 City Council Meeting
Mayor Sidhu closed the public hearing. Discussion. MOTION: TO/JD to approve the project
via four (4) resolutions and introduce two (2) ordinances, with amendments to the
Conditions of Approval to include that 50% of trees along the northern property line be at
least 20 feet tall, awnings be added to the third -story windows facing the property to the
north, and the block wall height be increased to eight (8) feet. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0-1
(AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Diaz, Ma'ae, Valencia, and O'Neil; ABSTAIN:
Council Member Moreno). Motion carried; resolutions approved, as amended, and
ordinances introduced.
Report on Closed Session Actions: None
Public Comments (non -agenda items): None
Council Communications/Agenda Requests:
Council Member Moreno congratulated the Dale Junior High School community, noting he attended the
public grand opening of their renovated campus with Council Member Diaz. Council Member Moreno
explained his wife, Lorena Moreno, is the principal at Dale Junior High School and welcomed all to tour
the campus to see the physical and cultural changes. He thanked voters for approving bond measures,
which financed the Dale renovation, as well as ongoing renovations at Sycamore Junior High School. He
referenced community concerns about street racing on Vintage Lane and other neighborhoods near
Olive Street north of Lincoln Avenue, and thanked Chief Cisneros, Lt. Masilon, and residents for their
efforts in this regard. He reported his office would be organizing a community meeting, hopefully at
Betsy Ross Elementary School in partnership with the school board member, to address neighborhood
concerns of street racing, overcrowded housing, parking issues, and student safety. He reported
resident Maritza Bermudez suggested a beautification pilot program in the Olive/Rose/Bush Streets area,
to include a more continual presence by Code Enforcement, Anaheim Police Department, and
Neighborhood Services and noted he would be asking staff to meet with the neighborhood. He
congratulated Council Member Ma'ae and looked forward to how they could work together on the
Districts 2 and 3 border along Euclid Street to address residents' needs.
Council Member Diaz recognized and thanked the three (3) City Council appointees, the City Clerk, City
Attorney, and City Manager, for their support and specifically the work on Beach Blvd. He thanked
Council Member Moreno for mentioning the Dale Junior High School Renovation, and highlighted the
classes that are taking place there, in addition to the beautiful, state-of-the-art buildings. He reported he
joined Council Member Ma'ae last Saturday at a tribute for Esther Wallace where they planted a tree in
her memory. He reminded District 1 residents that the Neighborhood Services meeting is on October 6.
Regarding Beach Blvd., he assured residents that he and city staff are focusing efforts to improve the
area.
Council Member Valencia recognized the Anaheim Public Library for reopening the Ponderosa Joint Use
Library Branch and noted his attendance with Mayor Pro Tem Faessel at the ribbon cutting for the
STEAM Mobile Exploration on Wheels program. He thanked the Community Services Department for
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continuing to host neighborhood vaccine clinics, including those in the Clifton/Philadelphia and Hermosa
Village areas, and asked residents to be mindful of the pandemic and do what they can to stay safe. He
reported his participation in the Fiestas Patrias Fair at the Anaheim Marketplace in celebration of
Mexican Independence Day and encouraged all to visit the Marketplace. He thanked the Muzeo and
Anaheim Public Utilities for hosting a community art day at the Ponderosa Family Resource Center. He
welcomed Council Member Ma'ae and looked forward to commonality and a focus on neighborhoods
and the economy.
Mayor Pro Tem Faessel requested the meeting adjourn in memory of Joe Carter, 92 -years -old and an
Anaheim resident since 1955. He noted Mr. Carter celebrated his 71 st wedding anniversary with wife,
Helene, at an Angels gams, and served as a teacher and assistant principal in the Anaheim Union High
School District, worked part-time at Disneyland, taught night classes at Long Beach, authored two junior
high textbooks, and was active in the Kiwanis Club. He thanked the Police, Community Services, Public
Works, and Public Utilities departments for a community meeting and efforts in the East Ward Terrace
neighborhood. He reported his attendance at the Redistricting meeting at the Sunkist Library and
thanked City Clerk Theresa Bass and staff for their efforts on the process. He noticed his participation
at a tour of the proposed veterans cemetery cite with Mayor Sidhu and Assembly Member Choi, a tour of
the re -built Sycamore Junior High School and the kick-off of the Public Safety Academy, and the launch
of the STEAM vehicle at the Boys and Girls Club. He announced next Friday is Manufacturing Day with
an event at Reborn Cabinets.
Council Member O'Neil confirmed Irvine has more manufacturing than Anaheim, per information he
received from Economic Development Director Sergio Ramirez., but Anaheim is close. He congratulated
and welcomed Council Member Ma'ae and looked forward to working together. He declined Council
Member Moreno's invitation to tour school sites together.
Council Member Ma'ae thanked City staff for making her feel welcome and helping her navigate through
her new role. She looked forward to the challenge and to being the voice for the people of District 2, and
was appreciative of the opportunity.
Mayor Sidhu acknowledged Council Member Ma'ae's family. He reported new COVID cases were at
their lowest levels since July, and Anaheim was moving away from the Delta surge. He thanked vaccines
for helping limit spread and encouraged all to get vaccinated. He announced the ground opening on
Thursday of the Anaheim Element Resort and Convention Center Hotel and looked forward to future
economic recovery. He encouraged all to continue to work together, get vaccinated, and continue best
practices to put the pandemic in the past.
Adjournment: 9:23 P.M. in memory of Joe Carter.
Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2021.
All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk's Office and
www.anaheim.net/councilagendas, and the Central Library. Any writings or documents provided to a majority
of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public
disclosure) will be available at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor,
Anaheim, CA 92805 during regular business hours and by contacting the office by phone, 714-765-5166, or
email to cityclerk .anaheim.net.
If requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to
persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.
Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof.
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(Spanish -to -English) is also available to anyone addressing the Council by stating your request at the podium.
The use of city provided interpreters is not required and persons are welcome to use their own interpreter.
Because many dialects and regionalisms exist, the City cannot guarantee that interpreters will be able to
interpret into a particular dialect or regionalism, and disclaims any liability alleged to arise from such services.
For translation services in other languages, contact the City Clerk's office no later than 48 hours prior to the
scheduled meeting.
VIEW CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS LIVE AND ARCHIVED: Anaheim City Council meeting videos can be
viewed live on the City's website at www.anaheim.net/councilvideos.
POSTING STATEMENT: On September 23, 2021, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted on the
kiosk outside City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and
Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at www.anaheim.net.
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