01-25-22_Action with CommentsANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ACTION AGENDA
JANUARY 25, 2022
CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING AUTHORITY
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 repetitious 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
Trevor O’Neil
Mayor Pro Tem
District 6
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
Stephen Faessel
Council Member
District 5
200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
Tel: (714) 765-5166
Fax (714) 765-4105
www.anaheim.net
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ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 25, 2022
3:30 P.M.
Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 3:31 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Diaz, Ma’ae, and Faessel. Mayor
Pro Tem O’Neil joined the meeting at 3:33 P.M., Council Member
Moreno joined the meeting at 3:35 P.M., and Council Member Valencia
joined the meeting at 3:36 P.M.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Robert Fabela announced Closed Session Item No. 02 pertained to the recent challenge by
the California Housing and Community Development Department to the City’s transitional housing
program and Grandma’s House of Hope.
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: 4 speakers. City Clerk Theresa Bass
reported 3 public comments were received electronically prior to 1:30 P.M. related to the Closed
Session agenda (Total of 3 public comments received via email).
Public Comments Submitted – January 25, 2022 City Council Meeting
Recess to closed session. 3:43 P.M.
3:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION 3:43 P.M.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of California
Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential case
(A copy of the claim against the City is included in the agenda packet and available for review by
contacting the City Clerk’s Office and on-line electronically with the agenda at:
www.anaheim.net/councilagendas.)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of California
Government Code Section 54956.9 and/or initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4)
of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential case
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) Section of 54956.9 of California Government Code)
Name of Case: Peoples Homeless Task Force v. City of Anaheim, CA, Orange County Superior
Court Case No. 30-2020-01174133
Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 5:16 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members O’Neil, Diaz, Ma’ae, Moreno,
Valencia, and Faessel.
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5:00 P.M.
Invocation: Pastor Charles Vermeulen, Kindred Community Church
Flag Salute: Council Member Jose F. Moreno
Presentation: Recognizing Anaheim residents Delilah and Daniel Flores for winning the first
season of Top Chef Family Style
Presentation taken out of order, following Public Comments. Mayor Sidhu
recognized Delilah and Daniel Flores for their accomplishment.
Acceptance of Other Recognitions (To be presented at a later date):
Recognizing February 2022, as Black History Month
Recognizing February 2022, as American Heart Month
Recognizing February 2022, as Career and Technical Education Month
Call to order the Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint session with the City Council). 5:21 P.M.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS:
City Clerk Theresa Bass reported for Item No. 16, the introduction of an ordinance renaming the
Community and Economic Development Department, staff had prepared a revised ordinance to amend
another section of the Anaheim Municipal Code to reflect the department’s responsibilities, which had
been distributed to City Council and posted on the City’s webpage. Approval of Item No. 16 would
introduce the subject ordinance, as amended.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items, except public hearings): 8 speakers. City Clerk
Theresa Bass reported 6 public comments were received electronically prior to 5:00 P.M. (Total of
7 public comments received via email).
Public Comments Submitted – January 25, 2022 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 announced the Community Services Department had received a $750,000
grant from the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program to implement Little
Pine Park. He explained this would transform a 0.4 acre vacant parcel to a new pocket park in District 4
with amenities identified and prioritized through a robust community input process. He noted design
work would begin this spring with construction scheduled to start in Winter 2023/2024.
He acknowledged a breakfast hosted by the Anaheim Moose Lodge on January 15, 2021 for the
Anaheim Police Department (APD) Team 1 and professional staff working that day. He noted the
employees were grateful and thanked the Moose Lodge for their support and appreciation.
Mr. Vanderpool reported the APD Explorers recently competed in the 24th annual Explorer Tactical
Competition in Arizona following several months of training and earned 8 awards. He offered
congratulations to the Explorers and APD.
Recess the Anaheim City Council. 5:53 P.M.
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5:00 P.M. - HOUSING AUTHORITY 5:53 P.M.
MOTION: SF/GM to approve the consent calendar as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion
carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. RESOLUTION NO. AHA-2022-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing joint application to and participation in the State
Homekey Program (Linc Housing Corporation and American Family Housing; acquisition and
rehabilitation of the Studio 6 Motel, 1251 N. Harbor Blvd.; total amount not to exceed
$28,000,000).
Approve a Preliminary Funding Award Letter, in substantial form, with Linc Housing Corporation,
in the amount of $10,440,867, for the proposed conversion and rehabilitation to interim and
permanent supportive housing of the 119-unit Studio 6 Extended Stay Motel located at 1251 N.
Harbor Blvd.; authorize the acceptance of $3,929,648 from the County of Orange Health Care
Agency to support the interim phase of the proposed Homekey project; approve a Cooperation
Agreement with the City of Anaheim, in substantial form, authorizing the transfer of HOME
American Rescue Plan and Homeless, Housing, Assistance and Prevention Funding for the 1251
North Harbor Boulevard Homekey Project, amend the Community & Economic Development
Department’s Fiscal Year 2021/22 revenue and expenditures budget by $10,401,241, and
authorize the Housing Authority Acting Executive Director, or designee, to execute and administer
the Preliminary Funding Letter and Cooperation Agreement and to enter into subsequent
agreements necessary to implement the project, provided that such agreements do not materially
increase or extend the assistance provided by the Housing Authority under the Preliminary
Funding Letter or Cooperation Agreement (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 13).
2. RESOLUTION NO. AHA-2022-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM designating the Housing and Community Development Director as
Executive Director.
3. Approve minutes of the Housing Authority meeting of January 11, 2022.
Adjourn the Anaheim Housing Authority. 5:54 P.M.
Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 5:54 P.M.
5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL 5:54 P.M.
Items pulled for discussion:
Council Member Diaz: Item No. 11
MOTION: __TO/JD__ Waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the consent calendar.
For Item No. 04, City Clerk Theresa Bass provided an oral summary of salary and benefits,
pursuant to Government Code §54953, that the appointment of Grace Ruiz-Stepter to the position
of Housing and Community Development Director included salary in the amount of $223,000
annually and all benefits and perquisites as provided to all other executive managers. ROLL
CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
4. Approve the appointment and related Employment Agreement with Grace Ruiz-Stepter for the
appointment to the position of Housing and Community Development Director, effective February
4, 2022; and authorize the City Manager to execute and administer the agreement and any
amendments thereto as approved as to form by the City Attorney.
5. Authorize the purchase of one Pierce fire engine and one Pierce aerial truck from South Coast
Fire Equipment, Inc., in a combined amount estimated not to exceed $2,500,000 plus all
applicable taxes and fees, for the Anaheim Fire & Rescue Department (purchase is being made
utilizing a cooperative purchase agreement established by the Houston-Galveston Area Council
that was awarded to Pierce Manufacturing; the purchase is being made through their local
authorized reseller as allowed by the terms of the agreement).
6. Waive the sealed bid requirement of Council Policy 4.0 and authorize the Purchasing Agent to
issue a master agreement to Dooley Enterprises, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $364,800
including tax, for the purchase of Winchester brand ammunition for use by the Anaheim Police
Department for a one year period with four one-year optional renewals; and authorize the
Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal options.
7. Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve the agreement with Scott Maddy, dba SDM Consulting, in
an amount not to exceed $175,000, to coordinate and manage police facility infrastructure
projects as directed, coordinate with Anaheim Police Department Information Technology staff on
projects within police facilities, and manage and maintain the department’s 800 MHz radio
systems for a one year term; and authorize the Chief of Police to execute any amendments and
to take any necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement.
8. Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve the Professional Services Agreement with HeliStream,
Inc., in a total not to exceed amount of $120,000, for specialized pilot training for a one year term
with three one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Chief of Police to execute any
amendments or optional renewals under the terms and conditions of the agreement.
9. Approve the First Amendment to Agreement with David Taussig & Associates, Inc., dba DTA,
extending the initial term for three years with three one-year optional renewals at an annual cost
of $53,000 and total not to exceed amount of $350,000, for Mello-Roos special tax administration
services for two Community Facilities Districts and consulting services to provide administration
for the City’s annual assessment on the Anaheim Resort Maintenance District, and authorize the
Finance Director to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreement.
10. Approve License Agreements with CSG EV LLC to construct and operate the Direct Current Fast
Charging Electric Vehicle Charging Plazas Project at West Anaheim Youth Center and East
Anaheim Community Center, with the City to receive license fees of $6,000 each ($12,000 total)
annually with a 2% annual escalation for a ten year term with two five-year optional extensions;
authorize the Community Services Director, or designee, to execute the two agreements and any
other related documents, and take the necessary actions to implement and administer the
agreements; and determine that the construction and operation of Direct Current Fast Charging
Electric Vehicle Charging Plazas Project at West Anaheim Youth Center and East Anaheim
Community Center is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant
to Sections 15301(b), 15303(e), 15304(f), and 15311(b) of Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations.
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Approve Lot Line Adjustment No. 820 for the West Anaheim Youth Center as it pertains to the
Direct Current Fast Charging Electric Vehicle Charging Plazas Project at West Anaheim Youth
Center and East Anaheim Community Center, authorize corresponding deed, and authorize the
City Clerk to record the Lot Line Adjustment and deed in the Orange County Recorder’s Office.
11. Approve a Lease Agreement with Access California Services, with an annual fee of $1.00, for the
ground and facilities at 300 W. Carl Karcher Way for a ten year period with up to two five-year
optional renewals; and authorize the Community Services Director, or designee, to take the
necessary or advisable actions to implement and administer the lease.
Item No. 11 Discussion. MOTION: JD/JM ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
12. Approve the Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Comprehensive
Housing Services, Inc., increasing the contract amount from $600,000 to $1,100,000, for staffing
support for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program; and authorize the City Manager, or
designee, to administer the amended agreement.
13. Approve a Cooperation Agreement with the Anaheim Housing Authority, in substantial form, to
transfer $2,877,959 in HOME American Rescue Plan funds and $3,593,634 in Homeless Housing
Assistance and Prevention funds from the City to the Authority for the 1251 North Harbor
Boulevard Homekey Project; authorize the Acting Director of Community and Economic
Development (Department) to execute and administer the agreement; increase the Department’s
Fiscal Year 2021/22 budget by $5,476,903 to incorporate federal funds allocated under the
HOME American Rescue Plan Program; and amend the Department’s Fiscal Year 2021/22
revenue and expenditures budget to incorporate the transferred funds to support the acquisition
and rehabilitation of the Studio 6 Motel project located at 1251 N. Harbor Blvd. (related to
Housing Authority Agenda Item No. 01).
14. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-006 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM reauthorizing the Director of Public Works to execute all Master Agreements,
Program Supplemental Agreements, Cooperative Agreements, Fund Exchange Agreements and
Fund Transfer Agreements and/or any amendments thereto with the California Department of
Transportation and authorize the City Engineer to execute all Project and/or Right of Way
Certifications as necessary for Anaheim to receive Federal and/or State funding for certain
transportation projects and rescinding Resolution No. 2017-057.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2021-119 for the purpose of creating, deleting and/or
modifying certain classifications represented by the American Federation of State, County, and
Municipal Employees, Local 2002, General Management Unit.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-008 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM establishing classifications and rates of compensation for classifications assigned
to the Anaheim Municipal Employees Association, General Unit.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-009 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2019-118 for establishing classifications and rates of
compensation for classifications assigned to Anaheim Municipal Employees Association, Part-
Time Unit.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-010 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2015-173 for the purpose of creating, deleting and/or
modifying certain unrepresented part-time job classifications.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-011 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM amending Resolution No. 2021-122 for the purpose of creating, deleting and/or
modifying certain unrepresented classifications designated Executive Management.
16. ORDINANCE NO. 6525 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
amending Chapter 1.04 of Title 1 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to departments of the
city (modifying the Community and Economic Development Department name to Housing and
Community Development Department).
Item No. 16. Ordinance introduced, as amended.
17. ORDINANCE NO. 6522 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
amending Section 18.040.020 (Intent of Individual Zones) of Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim
Municipal Code to clarify that the “RS-4” Single-Family Residential Zone may be used to
implement the Corridor Residential General Plan Land Use Designation for projects with
proposed densities that are no greater than 13 dwelling units per acre (Development Project No.
2019-00139) (introduced at the City Council meeting of January 11, 2022, Item No. 16).
ORDINANCE NO. 6523 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
amending the Zoning Map referred to in Title 18 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to zoning
(Development Project No. 2019-00139) (910 South Western Avenue) [Reclassification No. 2019-
00325, reclassifying the subject property from the “T” Transition Zone to the “RS-4” Single-Family
Residential Zone] (introduced at the City Council meeting of January 11, 2022, Item No. 16).
Determine that the Project qualifies for a Class 32 – In-Fill Development Project Categorical
Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code,
Sections 21000-21189.57) as set forth in Section 15332 of the State CEQA Guidelines (California
Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Sections 15000-15387).
18. ORDINANCE NO. 6524 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
amending Title 17 (Land Development and Resources) and Title 18 (Zoning) of the Anaheim
Municipal Code (Code), including Chapters 17.08 (Subdivisions); 18.04 (Single-Family
Residential Zones); 18.06 (Multiple-Family Residential Zones); 18.08 (Commercial Zones); 18.10
(Industrial Zone); 18.14 (Public and Special-Purpose Zones); 18.20 (Platinum Triangle Mixed Use
(PTMU) Overlay Zone); 18.30 (Downtown Mixed Use (DMU) Overlay Zone); 18.32 (Mixed Use
(MU) Overlay Zone); 18.36 (Types of Uses); 18.38 (Supplemental Use Regulations); 18.42
(Parking and Loading); 18.62 (Administrative Reviews); 18.92 (Definitions); 18.120 (Anaheim
Canyon Specific Plan No. 2015-1 (SP 2015-1) Zoning and Development Standards); and 18.122
(Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1 (SP 2017-1) Zoning and Development Standards) of
the Anaheim Municipal Code; and making findings in connection therewith (Development Project
No. 2021-00216) (Adjustment No. 12 to the Anaheim Canyon Specific Plan No. 2015-1)
(Adjustment No. 5 to the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan No. 2017-1) [reflect recent changes in
State law related to Senate Bill No. 9] (introduced at the City Council meeting of January 11,
2022, Item No. 17).
Determine that the above actions are exempt from the requirements to prepare additional
environmental documentation per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
Section 15061(b)(3); and the Legislature has declared that this ordinance, which implements the
provisions of Government Code Section 65852.21, is not a project under CEQA or the CEQA
Guidelines.
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19. Approve minutes of the City Council meetings of May 18, 2021 and June 8, 2021.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 6:13 P.M.
20. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-012 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM requesting that the California State Legislature reform Transitional and Supportive
Housing laws to protect neighborhoods.
Item No. 20 Discussion. MOTION: TO/JD to approve the resolution, as amended,
changing Item No. 1 in the first Resolved clause on page 2 from “Permit local jurisdictions
to regulate…” to “Clarify that local jurisdictions may regulate…” ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0.
Motion carried.
At 6:30 P.M., Mayor Sidhu took the agenda out of order to consider Public Hearing Item No. 22 prior to
Public Hearing Item No. 21.
5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: 7:55 P.M.
21. PROPOSED APPLICATION FEE FOR URBAN LOT SPLITS
REQUEST: Planning and Building Department Fees - The City Council will consider a resolution
to establish an application fee for ministerial review of a tentative parcel map required for Urban
Lot Splits as required by Senate Bill No. 9.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council will consider whether the proposed
action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to
prepare additional environmental documentation pursuant to Section 21080 (b)(8) of the
California Public Resources Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-103 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM establishing an application fee for a Ministerial Tentative Parcel Map for an Urban
Lot Split (flat fee of $6,000).
Determine that the adoption of the proposed application fee is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 21080(b)(8) of the California Public Resources
Code.
Item No. 21 Discussion. Mayor Sidhu opened the public hearing. No public comments
received in person or electronically. Mayor Sidhu closed the public hearing. MOTION:
SF/TO to approve as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
6:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING: 6:30 P.M.
22. This is a public hearing to 1) consider and discuss draft Council District Maps submitted to the
City; 2) receive and file public input on communities of interest, district boundaries, and draft
maps; and 3) select a draft map for adoption or select specific draft maps for additional public
review and input (continued from the City Council meeting of January 11, 2022, Public Hearing
Item No. 21).
Item No. 22 Discussion. Mayor Sidhu opened the public hearing. 4 speakers. City Clerk
Theresa Bass reported 8 public comments were received electronically prior to 5:00 P.M.
(Total of 10 public comments received via email).
Public Comments Submitted – January 25, 2022 City Council Meeting
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Mayor Sidhu closed the public hearing. MOTION: GM/JM to receive and file public input
and to focus on Draft Map Nos. 102, 104, 106, 114 and an additional revised map(s) to be
created by demographer Dr. Justin Levitt based on comments made during the public
hearing. ROLL CALL VOTE: 7-0. Motion carried.
Report on Closed Session Actions: None
Public Comments (non-agenda items): None
Council Communications/Agenda Requests:
Council Member Moreno hoped everyone was keeping well and safe during the COVID surge and was
pleased to see that the recent communications showed the positivity rates trending down. He thanked
Planning and Building Director Ted White and City Manager Jim Vanderpool for joining him in a Zoom
community forum to discuss concerns from the Westmont/Colony neighborhood about Grandma’s House
of Hope. He thanked residents for their communications and learning about the process and assured
them their concerns were being heard and making an impact on the City. He noted the meeting was
held virtually in an abundance of caution due to COVID. He announced he was looking for youth
between the ages of 14 and 21 to join a District 3 Youth Advisory Group to work with the appointed
Youth Commissioners to represent the interests of youth in the City and encouraged anyone interested
to contact his office. He thanked Community Services staff for hosting a virtual meeting last week with
the Rose/Bush/Vine neighborhood to listen to concerns. He acknowledged the annual serve-a-thon
hosted by the Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and thanked
all those who came out to work on community services projects at their schools and surrounding
neighborhoods. He noted that Council approved receipt of increased funding for the Emergency Rental
Assistance Program and encouraged residents to search the program on the City’s website if they
needed resources and assistance. He encouraged residents to continue following public health and
safety guidelines, to get vaccinated and boosted, and to visit the City’s website or www.myturn.ca.gov to
learn where to get vaccinated. He thanked his colleagues for the engaging discussion of redistricting.
Council Member Diaz congratulated Grace Ruiz-Stepter on her appointment as the Housing and
Community Development Director and applauded her hard work, commitment, and passion for the
community. He noted Council’s approval of the construction of EV Charging Stations at the West
Anaheim Youth Center and East Anaheim Community Center and stated it was a part of making west
Anaheim and Beach Blvd. even better, along with moving toward the future of electric vehicles. He
reported his attendance last Saturday, with Mayor Pro Tem O’Neil, at the ABC SoCal Craft
Championship and noted the impressiveness of the quality education students receive at no cost for
electricity, plumbing, IT, and related industries. He highlighted a Fullerton College program, in
partnership with Loara High School, on an afterschool drone pilot program open to all AUHSD students
to become licensed drone pilots. He announced the Knott Avenue Christian Church food pantry held
every other Thursday and noted his partnership with them on January 27, starting at 12:00 P.M., to
distribute free COVID at-home testing kits and masks, while supplies last.
Council Member Ma’ae shared her appreciation for the representation west Anaheim received from the
entire City Council over the past 20 years prior to redistricting, highlighting support received for annual
tree lightings at John Marshall and Twila Reid parks. She expressed gratitude for all who came to the
Redistricting public hearing and to those who have been attending the community meetings, particularly
to David Klawe for his time and determination to study and understand the City and its needs. She
looked forward to the outcome of the process. She shared her attendance this week at the Gilbert High
School Friday Night Live Club event and fourth annual food drive. She commended the work of the
continuation school in teaming up with No Kid Hungry to collect food and learn about the impact of
hunger in Anaheim and Orange County where one in almost seven children are at risk of hunger. She
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noted schools provide free breakfast and lunch throughout the day to all students. She acknowledged
the president of the club, Michael, and noted he won the raffle of Angels tickets and recognized Nicky
Resch, club advisor and chair of the Gilbert High School English Department for doing an amazing job.
Council Member Faessel reported retired Anaheim Police Chief Roger Baker passed away earlier this
month in Missouri and requested the meeting adjourn in his memory. He noted Police Chief Baker
served the City for 29 years from September 1974 through his service as Chief from 1999 to his
retirement in 2003. He stated he also attended the ABC SoCal Craft event and noted many great
tradespeople will come from the program. He shared that Council recognized February as Career and
Technical Education Month, and noted his pride at serving as a technical educator and teacher since
1975. He announced the upcoming Tet Lunar New Year on February 1 when families and friends gather
for festivities. He reported the loss of former K-9 officer, Jäger, who served the City from 2012 to 2017
and had a tremendous track record on the job. He requested a meeting with the City Manager and senior
staff to address concerns in the East Ward Terrace and Elsenia Way neighborhood, where despite great
improvements made by the Police, Fire, Community Services, and Public Utilities Departments, still
needed additional attention to fight mischief.
Council Member Valencia expressed his excitement to see the completion of Little Pine Park coming
together and on track, thanking Community Services Director Sjany Larsen-Cash and her team for
moving the project forward. He congratulated Grace Ruiz-Stepter on her appointment, looked forward to
her continued service to the City, and encouraged residents to continue taking the necessary precautions
to fight COVID.
Mayor Sidhu thanked staff for doing a great job and told them to keep up the good work. He noted the
Coronavirus Omicron variant was still around and encouraged residents to get tested at any of the City’s
six testing sites, which were seeing shorter lines, to get vaccinated, to wear masks in public, and to take
care of themselves, their families, and their neighbors.
Adjournment: 8:22 P.M. in memory of retired Anaheim Police Chief Roger Baker.
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