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12-21-21_Action with Comments ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ACTION AGENDA DECEMBER 21, 2021 CITY COUNCIL HOUSING AUTHORITY TELECONFERENCE NOTICE Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, Subdivision (b), the regular meeting will include teleconference participation by Council Member Avelino Valencia from: 801 S. Anaheim Blvd. #105, Anaheim, CA 92805. This Notice and Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location. Public comment on the agenda from this address shall be allowed pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3. COVID-19 NOTICE: In compliance with California Department of Public Health requirements, masks are required in any indoor space for everyone, regardless of vaccination status.  ORDER OF BUSINESS: Public sessions of all regular meetings of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority/Public Financing Authority/Housing and Public Improvements Authority begin at 5:00 P.M. Public hearings begin at 5:30 P.M. unless otherwise noted. Closed sessions begin at 3:00 P.M. or such other time as noted. Closed sessions may be preceded by one or more public workshops. If a workshop is scheduled, the subject and time of the workshop will appear on the agenda. Not all of the above agencies may be meeting on any given date. The agenda will specify which agencies are meeting. All meetings are in the Anaheim City Hall, Council Chamber, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805 or such other location as noted. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(a)(2), no action or discussion by the City Council shall be undertaken on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except to briefly provide information, ask for clarification, provide direction to staff, or schedule a matter for a future meeting.  REPORTS: All agenda items and reports are available for review in the City Clerk’s Office and www.anaheim.net/councilagendas. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) are available at the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., 2nd Floor, Anaheim, CA 92805 and by contacting the office by phone, 714-765-5166, or email to cityclerk@anaheim.net.  PUBLIC COMMENTS: There are two Public Comment periods with speakers having one opportunity to address the City Council, except for scheduled public hearing items. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time limit is announced. The City uses speaker cards that must be submitted to the City Clerk in order to address the City Council. Prior to the business portion of the agenda, the City Council and all other related agencies meeting on such date will convene in joint session for the first Public Comment period where speakers will be permitted to speak on specific agenda item(s). This first Public Comment period is limited to 90 minutes or until all agenda item speakers have been heard, whichever is later. Any remaining time shall be provided to non-agenda item speakers until the 90 minute time limitation is exhausted. The second Public Comment period will be opened by the Mayor if any non-agenda item speakers were not called during the first Public Comment period. For public hearings, the Mayor or Chairperson will separately call for testimony at the time of each public hearing. Testimony during public hearings is subject to the following time limits: Project applicant or issue initiator: twenty minutes for initial presentation and ten minutes for rebuttal; Residents within the noticed area of the subject property: ten minutes; All other members of the public: three minutes. Public hearings regarding legislative matters: five minutes. The Mayor or Chairperson may limit the length of comments during public hearings due to the number of persons wishing to speak or if comments become repetiti ous or irrelevant. Speakers shall refrain from profane language and other disruptive remarks or behavior which disrupts or disturbs the meeting, or risk being removed (AMC 1.12.017). Additionally, members of the public may correspond with the City Council and all other related agencies, on any agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of such governing bodies, by submitting comments electronically for City Council consideration by sending them to publiccomment@anaheim.net. To ensure distribution to the City Council prior to consideration of the agenda, please submit comments at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled start time of the meeting. Those comments, as well as any comments received after that time, will be distributed to the City Council, posted on the City’s website, and will be made part of the official public record of the meeting. Current and archived public comments are available at www.anaheim.net/publiccomment. Contact the City Clerk’s Office at 714-765-5166 or cityclerk@anaheim.net with any questions.  ADDITIONS/DELETIONS: Items of business may be added to the agenda upon a motion adopted by a minimum 2/3 vote finding that there is a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the City or Agency subsequent to the agenda being posted. Items may be deleted from the agenda upon request of staff or upon action of the Council or Agency.  CONSENT CALENDAR: Consent Calendar items will be acted on by one roll call vote unless a member(s) requests an item(s) be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.  SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCION (TRANSLATION SERVICES: SEE LAST PAGE OF AGENDA FOR DESCRIPTION IN ENGLISH): La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al Ayuntamiento, declarando su petición en el podio. No tiene que usar los servicios de interpretación de la Ciudad; las personas pueden proveer su propio intérprete, si lo desean. Debido a que existen muchos dialectos y regionalismos, la Ciudad no puede garantizar que los intérpretes puedan traducir a un dialecto o regionalismo en particular y rehúsa cualquier responsabilidad que surja de tales servicios. Para servicios de interpretación en otros idiomas, comuníquese con la oficina de la Ciudad (City Clerk), cuando menos 48 horas antes de la junta programada. Harry S. Sidhu, P.E. Mayor Stephen Faessel Mayor Pro Tem District 5 Jose Diaz Council Member District 1 Gloria Sahagún 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 Tel: (714) 765-5166 Fax (714) 765-4105 www.anaheim.net 2 December 21, 2021 ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA DECEMBER 21, 2021 5:00 P.M. TELECONFERENCE NOTICE Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, Subdivision (b), the regular meeting will include teleconference participation by Council Member Avelino Valencia from: 801 S. Anaheim Blvd. #105, Anaheim, CA 92805. This Notice and Agenda will be posted at the teleconference location. Public comment on the agenda from this address shall be allowed pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.3. Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 5:01 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 5:01 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, and Valencia (in person). Council Member Valencia (via teleconference). MEMBERS ABSENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno Invocation: Pastor Roger Sullivan, Anaheim Christian Center Flag Salute: Council Member Jose Diaz Call to order the Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint session with the City Council). 5:04 P.M. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items): 11 speakers. City Clerk Theresa Bass reported 6 public comments were received electronically prior to 3:00 P.M. (Total of 7 public comments received via email). No public comments from the teleconference location. Public Comments Submitted – December 21, 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 provided an update on waste hauling services following last week’s service disruption. Republic Services has caught up on residential routes with operations at 100% staffing in Anaheim; given the volume, residents may still see delays and are asked to leave bins out if they are not picked up on their scheduled day, so they can be picked up on the following day. Apartment/Townhome communities, as well as business communities, are at 90% service and haulers are working to get caught up. During the work stoppage, the City pressed for contingencies for pick-up at priority sites and neighborhoods. City of Anaheim was the only impacted city to see this level of contingency service during the strike, but at the same time, the City urged and expressed support for a fair and reasonable solution that restored services as soon as possible. Mr. Vanderpool announced the City’s Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget was awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from Government Finance Officers Association for the 21st consecutive year. 3 December 21, 2021 He further reported that the Finance Department successful closed the refunding of the 2014 Convention Center Expansion Bonds; the City was able to achieve better than anticipated results with a $25,700,000 net present value savings, 11.1%, which will save the General Fund almost $2,000,000 every year. He announced that Anaheim Public Utilities was recognized and rewarded with two Sustainability Awards: Honorable Mention for the 2021 Mayor’s Climate Protection for an EV Ride Sharing Pilot, and the Smart Energy Provider Award. Mr. Vanderpool highlighted the Holiday Adopt a Family Project, coordinated by the Community Services Department, that provided 53 families with gifts and cheer; the Christmas Together 2021 Event held at the Honda Center with about 7,000 families participating, 20,000 toys given out to children and 900 food boxes provided to families; and the Twila Reid Park Toy Distribution in coordination with the United Across Borders Foundation serving almost 1,100 families. He also highlighted the Orange County Family Justice Center, which provided toys and gifts to over 100 families. He offered thanks to all for their donations and service. Recess the Anaheim City Council. 5:43 P.M. 5:00 P.M. - HOUSING AUTHORITY 5:43 P.M. MOTION: TO/GM to approve the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 (AYES: Vice Chairman Faessel and Authority Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil; ABSENT: Chairman Sidhu and Authority Member Moreno). Motion carried. CONSENT CALENDAR: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2020/21 Housing Successor Annual Report and authorize the Acting Executive Director of the Anaheim Housing Authority, or designee, to submit the Annual Report as a part of the City’s Annual Report on the City of Anaheim’s General Plan submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development pursuant to Government Code Section 65400, and post the Report on the City of Anaheim’s website. 2. Approve minutes of the Housing Authority meeting of November 16, 2021. Adjourn the Anaheim Housing Authority. 5:44 P.M. Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 5:44 P.M. 5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL 5:44 P.M. Items pulled for discussion: Council Member Ma’ae: Item No. 10 Council Member Valencia: Item No. 16 MOTION: TO/JD Waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the consent calendar. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil; ABSENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. 4 December 21, 2021 CONSENT CALENDAR: 3. Approve a recognition for Anaheim residents, Daniel and Delilah Flores, for winning the Top Chef Family Style competition. 4. Amend the Fiscal Year 2020/21 General Fund Budget and increase appropriations by $75,000,490 to restore adopted placeholder reductions, and by $2,100,000 in the City Administration Department for costs associated with the provision of homeless shelter services for a total increase of $77,100,490 (removal of placeholder reductions in the following amounts: City Council $316,474, City Administration $1,373,245, City Attorney $1,925,884, City Clerk $430,652, Finance $2,447,091, Human Resources $710,034, Community Services $7,665,178, Police $32,396,250, Fire & Rescue $17,582,770, Public Works $4,557,631, Planning & Building $5,088,839, Convention, Sports & Entertainment $65,845, and Public Utilities $440,597). 5. Approve carryover expenditure appropriations of $84,326,414 from Fiscal Year 2020/21 to Fiscal Year 2021/22 for projects previously approved by the City Council but not yet completed. 6. Waive the sealed bidding requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a master agreement to Axon Enterprise, Inc., in the amount of $92,500 plus applicable tax, for the purchase of four Unmanned Aerial Systems, accessories, licensing, and support for a three year period; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to make future purchases of this equipment and related services, renew the maintenance and support agreements, and execute all documents necessary to complete the transactions, subject to available budget appropriations. 7. Waive the sealed bidding requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a master agreement to HigherGround Inc., in the amount $49,830 plus applicable tax, for the Live 911 call software system, licenses, installation, and training, and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise up to four one-year renewal options in accordance with approved budget appropriations for these services. 8. Award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Big Ben Inc., in the amount of $3,495,566.10, for the Rural Ridge Circle and Wilshire Avenue Water Main Replacement Project; authorize the Public Works Director to execute the contract and any other related documents, and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the contract; determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Sections 15301(b), 15302(c), and 15303(d) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; and authorize the Finance Director to execute the escrow agreement pertaining to contract retentions. 9. Approve three Professional Services Agreements, each in an amount not to exceed $200,000, for on-call labor compliance services to support state and federally funded housing and capital improvement projects, each for a two year term with two one-year renewal options, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute, implement, and administer the agreements (Comprehensive Housing Services, Inc., GCAP Services, Inc., and Opportunity Marketing Group, Inc.). 10. Approve an allocation of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Funding, in the amount of $5,091,641, and an allocation of Emergency Solutions Grant Program Coronavirus (ESG-CV) funding, in the amount of $1,000,000, to support the Community Care Response Team (CCRT) 5 December 21, 2021 Pilot Program; approve the First Amendment to Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) Emergency Solutions Grants Program Subrecipient Agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc. dba City Net, in an amount not to exceed $6,091,641, increasing the entire agreement to $8,591,641, to operate the CCRT Pilot Program for an additional two year term effective January 1, 2022, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute and administer the agreement; and increase the Community and Economic Development Department’s FY 2021/22 General Fund budget by $5,091,641 to incorporate the State’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention funds to implement the CCRT program. Item No. 10 Discussion. MOTION: GM/JD ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil; ABSENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. 11. Approve the agreement with Hoag Clinic dba Hoag Executive Health & Corporate Health Solutions, in an amount not to exceed $235,000, for services to administer the Wellness Incentive Program for the Anaheim Police Department for a one year period with three one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Chief of Police, or designee, to administer the agreement on behalf of the City, and execute any amendments or optional renewals under the terms and conditions of the agreement. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-115 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ratifying the submission of a grant application and the acceptance of a grant on behalf of the City of Anaheim for the Fiscal Year 2021 COPS Office Hiring Program Grant, and authorizing the City Manager and Police Chief or their respective designees to execute all required grant documents (grant funds in the amount of $2,500,000). Authorize the City Manager and Police Chief, or their designees, to execute all grant agreements and other required documents, and take any actions necessary to implement such grant agreements and other required documents. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-116 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the destruction of certain city records of the Anaheim Police Department in accordance with the City’s record retention schedule. 14. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-117 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting a Memorandum of Understanding establishing terms and conditions of employment for employees in classifications represented by Teamsters, Local 952 (effective January 2, 2019 through January 1, 2023). 15. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-118 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM establishing classification and rate of compensation for classification assigned to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 47. 16. RESOLUTION NO. 2021-119 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 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2002, General Management Unit (effective December 24, 2021 through June 30, 2023). 6 December 21, 2021 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-120 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 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2002, Professional/Technical Management Unit (effective December 24, 2021 through June 30, 2023). RESOLUTION NO. 2021-121 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 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2002, Confidential Unit (effective December 24, 2021 through June 30, 2023). RESOLUTION NO. 2021-122 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adopting amended Personnel Rules and Policies for Non-Represented Full-Time and Part-Time employees including modification of pay policies, creating, deleting and/or modifying certain classifications designated as Non-Represented Management Full-Time, and establishing rates of compensation for classifications designated as Non-Represented Full-Time and Part-Time; and superseding Resolutions No. 2014-061, No. 2014-092, No. 2014-093, No. 2014-094, No. 2014-095, No. 2014-096, No. 2014-097, No. 2015-173, No. 2015-196, No. 2021- 007 and all amendments thereto. Item No. 16 Discussion. City Clerk Theresa Bass announced that pursuant to Government Code §54953, an oral summary shall be made prior to taking final action on any salary and benefits to be paid to local executives. Item 16 includes the following for all executives, as authorized under various sections of the city’s Personnel Rules addressing entitlement to benefits and perquisites provided to all appointed and executive managers: wage adjustments of 6% over the next two years, RHS benefit increase of 1% to base salary, salary structure adjustments, and additional administrative and floating holiday time. MOTION: AV/GM ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil; ABSENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. 17. ORDINANCE NO. 6519 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending and restating Chapter 10.10 (Waste Collection and Disposal), Chapter 10.11 (Bins and Drop-Off Boxes), Section 10.12.085 (Sewer Impact and Improvement Fee (combining Central Anaheim Area)), Section 10.12.090 (Sewer Impact and Improvement Fee (West City Area)), and Section 10.12.095 (Sewer Impact and Improvement Fee (East City Area)) of the Anaheim Municipal Code and determining that this ordinance is exempt from the requirements to prepare additional environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061 (b)(3) (introduced at the City Council meeting of December 7, 2021, Item No. 21). 18. ORDINANCE NO. 6520 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM amending the Zoning Map referred to in Title 18 of Anaheim Municipal Code relating to Zoning (DEV2021-00203) (Santa Ana River Reorganization; reclassifying the subject properties to the Public Recreation (PR) zone and Platinum Triangle Mixed Use Overlay Zone, and to Open Space) (introduced at the City Council meeting of December 7, 2021, Public Hearing Item No. 24). ORDINANCE NO. 6521 (ADOPTION) AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adding the Santa Ana River Reorganization Project Area to District 5 upon completion 7 December 21, 2021 of annexation from the City of Orange (introduced at the City Council meeting of December 7, 2021, Public Hearing Item No. 24). Determine that an addendum to the previously certified Platinum Triangle Expansion Project Subsequent Environmental Impact Report No. 339 for the Revised Platinum Triangle Expansion Project, and its subsequent addenda, is the appropriate environmental documentation for the above actions under the California Environmental Quality Act. 19. Approve minutes of City Council meeting of April 13, 2021. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 5:55 P.M. 20. Nominate and appoint one Council Member to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the 2022 calendar year, effective January 1, 2022. APPOINTMENT: ___Council Member Trevor O’Neil______ Item No. 20 Mayor Pro Tem Faessel nominated Council Member O’Neil. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil; ABSENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. 21. Review the list of regional agency appointments and appoint or reappoint representatives to serve on the following regional agencies: Anaheim Union High School District Foundation: (RE)APPOINTMENT: Council Member Avelino Valencia (1-year term) (currently held by Council Member Avelino Valencia) Mayor Pro Tem Faessel nominated Council Member Valencia to a one-year term. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil; ABSENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. (RE)APPOINTMENT: Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel (1-year term) (currently held by Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel) Council Member O’Neil nominated Mayor Pro Tem Faessel to a one-year term. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil; ABSENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California: (RE)APPOINTMENT: Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel (currently held by Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel) Council Member O’Neil nominated Mayor Pro Tem Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil; ABSENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. North Net Fire Training Authority: (RE)APPOINTMENT: Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel 8 December 21, 2021 (currently held by Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel) Council Member O’Neil nominated Mayor Pro Tem Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil; ABSENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. ALTERNATE: Council Member Gloria Ma’ae (vacant, formerly held by Jordan Brandman) Mayor Pro Tem Faessel nominated Council Member Ma’ae as the alternate. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil; ABSENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. Orange County-City Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Authority: (RE)APPOINTMENT: Council Member Avelino Valencia (currently held by Council Member Avelino Valencia) Mayor Pro Tem Faessel nominated Council Member Valencia. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil; ABSENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. Orange County Housing Finance Trust: (RE)APPOINTMENT: Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel (2-year term) (currently held by Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel) Council Member O’Neil nominated Mayor Pro Tem Faessel to a two-year term. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil; ABSENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District: (RE)APPOINTMENT: Lucille Kring (2-year term) (2 or 4-year term) (currently held by Lucille Kring) Mayor Pro Tem Faessel nominated Lucille Kring to a two-year term. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil; ABSENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. Orange County Sanitation District: (RE)APPOINTMENT: Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel (currently held by Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel) Council Member O’Neil nominated Mayor Pro Tem Faessel to a two-year term. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil; ABSENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. ALTERNATE: Council Member Gloria Ma’ae (currently held by Council Member Jose Diaz) Mayor Pro Tem Faessel nominated Council Member Ma’ae as the alternate. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil; ABSENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Motion carried 9 December 21, 2021 Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency: (RE)APPOINTMENT: Council Member Gloria Ma’ae (currently held by Mayor Pro Tem Stephen Faessel) ALTERNATE: Rudy Emami, staff (currently held by Rudy Emami, staff) Mayor Pro Tem Faessel nominated Council Member Ma’ae as the representative and Rudy Emami as the alternate. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil; ABSENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. Southern California Association of Governments (and Orange County Council of Governments): (RE)APPOINTMENT: Council Member Trevor O’Neil (2-year term) (currently held by Council Member Trevor O’Neil) ALTERNATE: Council Member Avelino Valencia (currently held by Council Member Avelino Valencia) Mayor Pro Tem Faessel nominated Council Member O’Neil as the representative and Council Member Valencia as the alternate. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil; ABSENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. Transportation Corridor Agency, Foothill/Eastern: APPOINTMENT: Council Member Trevor O’Neil (currently held by Council Member Trevor O’Neil) ALTERNATE: Council Member Avelino Valencia (currently held by Council Member Avelino Valencia) Mayor Pro Tem Faessel nominated Council Member O’Neil as the representative and Council Member Valencia as the alternate. ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0 (AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Faessel and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, Valencia, and O’Neil; ABSENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Member Moreno). Motion carried. Public Comments (non-agenda items): None Council Communications/Agenda Requests: 10 December 21, 2021 Council Member Diaz announced the Anaheim Police Department event “Police Navidad” on December 23, 3pm to 5pm at Twila Reid Park. He spoke of his attendance at the ribbon cutting for Orange County PACE and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Council Member O’Neil thanked his Council colleagues for his nomination and appointment as Mayor Pro Tem and supporting his reappointments to the Regional Boards. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Council Member Ma’ae spoke of her attendance to the ribbon cutting of the St. Jude Neighborhood Health Center, as well as the Orange County PACE Center. She highlighted the Christmas Together that served 7,000 families and the groundbreaking of the Veterans Cemetery. She thanked staff and Council colleagues for all their support and looked forward to the coming year. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Council Member Valencia highlighted the grand opening of the St. Jude Neighborhood Health Center. He spoke of an event recognizing the “Madres en Acción”, a group of moms heavily engaged in the Ponderosa community, and thanked his mom for helping to host a posada for them. He also highlighted the Christmas Together and thanked all involved for making it such a success in such a short time. He spoke of the Holiday Jam Skating event at the Ponderosa Park, in collaboration with SoCal Skate Series, and the Posada at Pearson Park. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and New Year. Mayor Pro Tem Faessel spoke of the groundbreaking of the Veterans Cemetery that his Council staff attended on his behalf. He spoke of his attendance at the American Public Works Association Award Ceremony where Anaheim Public Works Department was recognized for the Gene Autry/State College Intersection Widening Project. He spoke of his attendance at the St. Jude Neighborhood Health Center ribbon cutting and the OC PACE opening. He spoke of the Chance Theater’s Charlie Brown Christmas program, which he attended with his family. He highlighted the Orange County Family Justice Center ‘s Adopt-A-Family program, which provided toys and gifts to over 115 families. He shared that his aide, his friend Michele Reynolds, and Diane Ramirez from Reborn Cabinets donated 37 handmade quilts and blankets to the El Verano Senior facility. He highlighted the opening of the Covenant House in Anaheim that provides housing and support for teens suffering homelessness. He spoke of his attendance at the holiday toy distribution at Twila Reid Park and the Muzeo event featuring Paul Michael Glasser who read from his new book. He highlighted and spoke of his participation in the Holiday Toy, Food, and Clothing Distribution coordinated by Mary Vasquez, Juana Reyes, and volunteers. He thanked Yesenia Rojas who provided toys and Kenneth Batiste who provided food boxes. He also spoke of the Food and Toy Distribution by Catarina’s Club at The White House Restaurant. He highlighted the Muzeo Express: Holiday Model Trains open now through the end of January. Mayor Pro Tem Faessel recognized and thanked Lisa Hughes for her years of service and congratulated her on her retirement. Adjournment: 6:30 P.M. Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2022. 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. 11 December 21, 2021 Any person who requires a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting may request such reasonable modification, accommodation, aid, or service by contacting the City Clerk’s Office either in person at 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, California, by telephone at (714) 765-5166, or via email to cityclerk@anaheim.net, no later than 8:00 AM on the day of the scheduled meeting. TRANSLATION SERVICES: Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (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 December 16, 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.