12-20-22_Action with Comments
ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ACTION AGENDA
DECEMBER 20, 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
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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
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interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse
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Ashleigh E. Aitken
Mayor
Jose Diaz
Council Member
District 1
Carlos A. Leon
Council Member
District 2
Natalie Rubalcava
Council Member
District 3
VACANT
District 4
Stephen Faessel
Council Member
District 5
Natalie Meeks
Council Member
District 6
200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
Tel: (714) 765-5166
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www.anaheim.net
2 December 20, 2022
ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 20, 2022
4:30 P.M.
Call to order the Anaheim City Council. 4:32 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel, and
Meeks [One Council Member vacancy]
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None
Recess to closed session. 4:32 P.M.
4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION 4:32 P.M.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
(Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code)
Name of Case: American Ground Transportation, Inc. v. City of Anaheim, et al., USDC Case No.
8:21-cv-01629-SSS (KESx)
Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 5:06 P.M.
5:00 P.M. 5:06 P.M.
INVOCATION: Chaplain Nathan Zug, Anaheim Police and Fire
FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Natalie Meeks
Call to order the Anaheim Housing Authority (in joint session with the City Council). 5:09 P.M.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (all agenda items, except public hearings): 14 speakers; City Clerk
Theresa Bass reported 36 public comments were received electronically prior to 2:30 P.M. (Total
of 37 public comments received via email).
Public Comments Submitted – December 20, 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)
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Diaz highlighted Freddy’s Red Tacos, an immigrant-owned District 1 small business. He
noted that the family originally started with a taco truck, now has 11 restaurants in Los Angeles County,
and chose Anaheim for their first Orange County location. He shared that they serve tacos, birrias, and
tostadas at their location at 2937 West Ball Road. He appreciated that as this and other businesses
open on and near to Beach Blvd., the needed recovery and change for the area gets closer. He
encouraged everyone to support local businesses and enjoy excellent food, prices, and being welcomed
as family.
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Council Member Leon provided opening remarks in Spanish. He thanked the community and City staff
for the many events and meetings during the last two weeks since the swearing in ceremony. He
reported that he met with the Housing and Community Development Department to discuss
homelessness, a priority in District 2, and looked forward to a future tour of housing facilities and how to
address the situation and provide resources to those in need. He congratulated various car clubs on their
participation in the Impala Car Club toy drive and car show, their support of the community, and their
efforts to get toys to kids. He reported his attendance at the Savanna High School band’s breakfast
fundraiser and thanked the teacher, students, and boosters for their efforts. He shared that he attended
the Families Together Christmas Together annual event at the Anaheim Convention Center where
thousands of kids and families received gifts, food, and services and congratulated the Families Together
team for a great event and for already working on next year’s event. He gave a shout-out to Ms.
Fukumoto and Dale Jr. High School for the renaming of the science building in her honor, noting it was a
well-deserved honor and that he stopped by to present a certificate to her and her family. He noted that
he was working with staff on future items to further discuss early next year, including a review of the
City’s Charter and reviving the Tech Scholar Program to provide technology and internet access to
Anaheim students. He thanked City staff for the last two weeks, looked forward to collaborating with
Departments Heads, and moving the City forward. He wished everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy
New Year.
Council Member Rubalcava highlighted and displayed photographs of the events she had participated in
over the last two weeks including the Families Together Orange County winter wonderland event at the
Anaheim Convention Center where they gave out approximately 30,000 toys to families in need, fed
families, and provided entertainment and resources for families, noting that Congressman Lou Correa
was also present. She also reported her attendance at a community posada in District 3 to benefit
underrepresented individuals in the Bush/Rose/Balsam areas underrepresented individuals. She
acknowledged Sofia Romero for championing the event, Anaheim High School graduate Sylvia Albayati
and her daughter, a trailblazing female baseball player, and David from the local Vons who played Santa
Clause. She noted that she and Council Member Leon partnered with local businesswoman, Paulette
Martinez, on a toy drive benefiting the Anaheim YMCA and expressed disappointment that Ms.
Martinez’s business, Azules Coffee, went out of business due to inflation. Council Member Rubalcava
stated it would be a priority to help local small businesses as closures affect workers and the community.
She further shared her participation at a Northgate Gonzalez event, where the system of stores provided
approximately 40,000 toys to those in need, and thanked the company for the annual event, as well as
an event at the VFW with Black Chamber of Commerce CEO Bobby McDonald, Congresswoman Young
Kim, and Frank Garcia, owner of Casa Garcia, in conjunction with the Disabled Veterans of America. She
reported that she provided her first recognition to Vibrant Minds, a local charter school, for their
participation in democracy by hosting a non-partisan candidate forum during the election season. She
thanked Lauren Torres for assisting her with the certificate and Mike Lyster and his team for assisting
with her presentation.
Council Member Faessel requested the meeting adjourn in memory of two former Anaheim employees
who had recently passed away: 1) Patricia “Patti” Faroane, a 23-year Public Utilities Customer Service
Representative, Katella High School graduate, and District 5 resident for many years, and 2) Catherine
St. Clair, a 33-year librarian who worked at each of the City’s branch libraries and passed away quickly
following her recent retirement. He reported his attendance at the Sycamore Junior High School Public
Safety Academy’s first annual pancake breakfast, Mayor Aitken’s celebration at Casa Garcia, and the
Orange County Family Justice Center’s (OCFJC) adopt-a-family event where 128 families were provided
with gifts. He noted his wife, Susan, serves on the OCFJC board and thanked Lt. Rod Duckwitz for his
two years of leadership on the board and wished him good luck with his promotion. He thanked Mayor
Aitken for the opportunity to speak in her absence at the annual Visit Anaheim event, noted his
attendance at the Centennial Park Christmas Holiday event organized by Erica Robles with the United
Across Borders Foundation where over 1,000 residents were served food, services, and toys, he was
honored to be invited to the District 3 event of Sofia Romero’s Bush Street posada, and noted his
attendance at the Families Together Christmas Together event at the Anaheim Convention Center.
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Council Member Meeks thanked City staff and departments for their involvement with various toy drives
and Christmas events for those in need. She stated her support for Council Member Leon’s focus on
homelessness and believed Council needs to understand the picture of Anaheim better to move forward
and direct efforts.
Mayor Aitken encouraged local non-profit organizations to let the City know of upcoming events so that
Council Members could support and participate. She noted that the application process for boards and
commission is open and encouraged residents to apply to serve on these advisory bodies to the Council,
leadership pipeline, hear from community about pressing issues. She shared that she was working with
staff to develop a workshop/retreat for the City Council to discuss common priorities to help guide staff.
She announced that she would be convening a Mayor’s Advisory Council with the assistance of Council
Member Faessel. She reported her participation at an event at Cambridge Virtual Academy with Council
Member Leon tour of the amazing work they are doing with varied learners as well as the Agricultural
Farm at Magnolia High School; thanked the Anaheim Fire & Rescue Department for their Sparks of Love
campaign, their event at Station 10, and her shopping with Chief Russell at Target, and encouraged
residents to donate toys at any fire station through December 24; and reported she visited Washington,
DC with City Manager Jim Vanderpool where they were able to meet with the White House and the
Secretaries of Transportation, Labor, and Housing and Urban Development to leverage State and
Federal grants and programs through partnerships to address the City’s issues.
CITY MANAGER’S UPDATE:
City Manager Jim Vanderpool highlighted the website [www.anaheim.net/boardsandcommissions] where
residents can obtain information and submit an application to serve on a board or commission and
referred residents to the City Clerk’s office at 714-765-5166 for additional information or if they had any
questions.
He noted that Anaheim Public Utilities completed its 8th year of participating in a mentoring program
offered in partnership with the Anaheim Union High School District. About 30 students from Anaheim,
Katella, and Western High Schools attended sessions that provided guidance with resume building,
mock interviews, tours of utility facilities, and soft skills development. As their final project, students gave
presentations about their career goals and what they learned through the program.
He reported that the Economic Development Department has launched a Storefront Improvement
Program that offers property owners and business owners of commercial properties grants for the
beautification and improvement of retail storefronts, with grants from $10,000 to up to $100,000
available. For more information and details, please visit the Economic Development Department
webpage, www.anaheim.net/economicdevelopment, or contact the City’s Business Development team at
(714) 765-4285.
Mr. Vanderpool congratulated the Anaheim Convention Center for being recently recognized as the best
convention center in the country for customer service and on-site support, presented by Exhibitor
Magazine.
On behalf of the City’s 3,000 employees, he wished everyone a safe and happy holiday season and a
Happy New Year.
Recess the Anaheim City Council. 6:16 P.M.
5 December 20, 2022
5:00 P.M. - HOUSING AUTHORITY 6:16 P.M.
MOTION: __JD/CL__ Waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the consent calendar.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 5-0-1 (AYES: Chairperson Aitken and Authority Members Diaz, Leon, Faessel,
and Meeks; ABSTAIN: Authority Member Rubalcava). Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Housing Successor Annual Report and authorize the
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 1, 2022.
Adjourn the Anaheim Housing Authority. 6:17 P.M.
Reconvene the Anaheim City Council. 6:17 P.M.
5:00 P.M. - CITY COUNCIL 6:17 P.M.
Items pulled for discussion:
Council Member Rubalcava: Item No. 04
Council Member Leon: Item Nos. 16 & 23
Prior to the vote, Council Member Rubalcava disclosed that, related to Item No. 23, her husband is a
member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) but that in consultation with the
City Attorney, she was able to vote on the item and was not required to abstain.
MOTION: SF/NM_ Waive reading of all ordinances and resolutions and adopt the consent calendar.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0. Motion carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
3. Receive and file minutes of the Public Utilities Board meeting of October 26, 2022 and the Sister
City Commission meeting of October 24, 2022.
4. Approve the list of recurring annual recognitions for calendar year 2023.
Item No. 04 Discussion. MOTION: AA/NR to approve, as amended, adding a recognition
recognizing August as Chicano Heritage Month. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0. Motion carried.
5. Determine, on the basis of the evidence submitted by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc.,
that the property owner has complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of Development
Agreement No. 96-01 for the 2021-2022 review period for the Disneyland Resort Project located
in the Anaheim Resort.
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6. Determine on the basis of the evidence submitted by STC GardenWalk LLC; GardenWalk Hotel I,
LLC; and, Westgate Resorts Anaheim, LLC, that the property owners have complied in good faith
with the terms and conditions of each of their respective portions of Development Agreement No.
99-01 for the 2022 review period for the Anaheim GardenWalk Project, located in the Anaheim
Resort between Katella Avenue and Disney Way; that the COVID-19 pandemic warrants an
extension of time to comply with the obligations of Development Agreement No. 99-01; and that
the deadline identified for Westgate Resorts Anaheim, LLC in said development agreement shall
toll for one year.
7. Determine, on the basis of the evidence submitted by MBK Rental Living, LLC, that the property
owner has complied in good faith with the terms and conditions of Development Agreement No.
2019-00001 for the 2022 review period for the 1600 West Lincoln Avenue mixed-use project
(former Mills Ford Site).
8. Increase the Community Services Department’s Fiscal Year 22/23 Library Donations Fund
budget by $450,000 for the creation of a Makerspace and Media Lab for the Haskett Branch
Library.
9. Authorize payment, in the amount of $299,310.27, for site improvements, including a TRUEGRID
paving system, steel privacy screening, a gate, and an update to the water clarifier, at the North
Net Fire Training Center located at 2400 E. Orangewood Avenue, and increase the Fire &
Rescue Department’s General Fund budget in the amount of $299,310.
10. Accept the bid of Bound Tree Medical, LLC, in the amount of $174,684.10 plus applicable tax and
a 35% contingency, for the purchase of medical supplies for the Anaheim Fire and Rescue
Department 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 #9628.
11. Accept the bid of Digital Scepter Corp., in the amount of $257,206 plus applicable tax, for the
purchase of Palo Alto Networks firewall hardware, related software, and support services, used
for the City’s Disaster Recovery program in accordance with Bid #9629.
12. Accept the bids from Safeway Sign Company and Safety Network Traffic Signs, Inc., in a
combined amount of $354,400.76 plus applicable tax, to provide as needed street and traffic
signs and related hardware for the Public Works Department, Street/Concrete/Sign Programs
Division, for a one year period with up to four one-year optional renewals; and authorize the
Purchasing Agent to execute the renewal options in accordance with Bid #9625.
13. Accept the bids from Real Green, Inc. in the amount of $123,660.00 plus a 20% contingency, to
provide landscape maintenance services for Public Utilities Water facilities, and from Brightview
Landscape Services, in the amount of $101,213.04 plus a 20% contingency, to provide landscape
maintenance services for various sites throughout the City including libraries and multiple
administrative facilities, each for a one year period with up to four one-year optional renewals;
and authorize the Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal options in accordance with Bid
#9634.
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14. Accept the bid from American Heritage Landscape, in the amount of $50,400 plus a 20%
contingency, to provide landscape maintenance services for the Stadium Gateway Office
Complex for a one year period with up to four one-year optional renewals; and authorize the
Purchasing Agent to exercise the renewal options in accordance with Bid #9622.
15. Accept the bid from Trillium USA Company, LLC, in the amount of $55,298 plus applicable taxes,
for the purchase of Compressed Natural Gas fuel from service stations for a one year period with
up to four one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute the
renewal options in accordance with Bid #9624.
16. Accept the proposal from Safran Helicopter Engines USA, Inc., in the amount of $606,349.53 plus
applicable tax, for the 3,600 hour helicopter engine overhaul/mid-life inspection and engine rental
for the Police Air Support Division; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase
Order and exercise any necessary change order required to complete the engine overhaul,
subject to available budget appropriations in accordance with Request For Proposal #9639.
Item No. 16 Discussion. MOTION: CL/NM ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0. Motion carried.
17. Accept the proposal of A & H Security Enterprises, LLC, in the amount of $466,400 plus
applicable tax, for the purchase of a small unmanned aircraft detection system including four
years of hardware warranty and software licenses for use by Orange County First Responders in
accordance with Request For Proposal #9601A.
18. Approve four Towing Service Agreements for vehicle towing and associated services for the
Police Department each for a one year period commencing on January 1, 2023 with up to four
one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the agreements and
take the necessary actions to implement and administer the agreements, including exercising the
renewal options (Standard Enterprises, Inc. dba To’ and Mo’ Towing; P & H Enterprises, Inc. dba
Anaheim Fullerton Towing; Pacific Towing, Inc.; and Country City Towing, Inc.).
19. Waive Council Policy 4.1 and approve an agreement with Inglis Police Dog Academy, in an
amount not to exceed $400,000, for services related to purchasing, training, and boarding
working police service dogs; and authorize the Chief of Police to execute any amendments.
20. Approve Professional Services Agreements (Agreements), in substantial form, with seven
consultants, each in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000, for on-call design services to support
current and future activities by the Economic Development Department each for a term of two
years commencing January 1, 2023 with two additional two year extensions; authorize the
Director of Economic Development, or designee, to execute, implement, and administer the
Agreements; and authorize de minimis changes that do not substantially change the terms and
conditions of the Agreements, so long as such changes are determined to be de minimis by the
City Attorney (KTGY Group, Inc.; M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc.; NUVIS; RDC-S111,
Inc.; RRM Design Group, a California Corporation; Selbert Perkins Design; and Urban Arena,
Inc.).
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21. Approve the Grocery Store Component Ground Lease (Ground Lease), in substantial form, for
the development of the 39 Commons Mixed Use Project as proposed by the Amended and
Restated Disposition and Development Agreement dated September 29, 2020 with 39 Commons
Partners, LLC; authorize the Director of Economic Development to execute, implement, and
administer the Grocery Store Component Ground Lease; waive certain conditions to closing; and
authorize changes to the Ground Lease that do no substantially changes the terms and
conditions of the Ground Lease, so long as such changes are determined to be de minimis by the
City Attorney’s Office.
22. Approve the Joint Participation Agreement with the City of Buena Park for the design,
construction, and administration of the Knott Avenue Rehabilitation from Ball Road to Orange
Avenue Project; authorize the Director of Public Works, or designee, to execute the agreement
and related documents and to take the necessary actions to implement and administer the
agreement; and 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 (in the approximate pro-rata share of $1,753,559, 96.5% of
total project cost of $1,816,286).
23. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Cooperative Agreement No. MA-080-19010444 with the County of
Orange for the Brookhurst Street Widening, Phase 2 Project for funding, design, and
construction, increasing the County’s contribution by $1,970,000 for a total of $5,180,000 with
Anaheim’s pro-rata share of the Project now estimated at $1,580,000; and authorize the Director
of Public Works, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 and related documents and to take
the necessary actions to implement and administer the amendment.
Item No. 23 Discussion. MOTION: CL/NR ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0. Motion carried.
24. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-143 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 the Service Employees’ International
Union, United Service Workers West; and superseding Resolution No. 2021-058 (effective
January 7, 2022 through December 21, 2023).
25. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-144 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM approving a Letter of Understanding between the International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers, Local 47 and the City of Anaheim (related to Holiday Pay, dated December
12, 2022).
26. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-145 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM authorizing the application and adopting the PLHA Plan for the Permanent Local
Housing Allocation Program and authorizing the Housing and Community Development Director
or her designee to obtain such additional grant funds.
Amend the Housing and Community Development's Fiscal Year 2022/23 budget up to
$5,841,835 to incorporate the grant funds.
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27. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-146 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM ratifying and approving the actions of the Director of Community Services, or
designee, in submitting an application for grant funds from the State of California Budget Act of
2021 (SB 129) for the Building Forward Grant Program and authorizing the acceptance of such
funding on behalf of the City and amending the budget accordingly, and determining that these
actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Guideline
Section 15306 (grant funds in the amount of $517,379; for fire alarm coverage at Central Library
and air conditioning systems at the Haskett, Euclid, and Sunkist Branch Libraries).
Increase the Community Services Department’s Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Library Grants Fund by
$517,379 for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
28. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-147 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 2022 Community Policing Development (CPD)
Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Implementation Projects Grant,
authorizing the City Manager and Chief of Police, or his designee, to execute all required grant
documents, and increasing the budget for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 accordingly (grant funds in the
amount of $175,000).
29. RESOLUTION NO. 2022-148 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 2022 Community Policing Development (CPD)
De-escalation Grant Program, authorizing the City Manager and Police Chief, or their designees,
to execute all required grant documents, and increasing the budget for the Fiscal Year 2022-23
accordingly (grant funds in the amount of $226,270).
30. ORDINANCE NO. 6550 (INTRODUCTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM amending Sections 2.12.020, 2.12.025 and 2.12.030 of Chapter 2.12 (Transient
Occupancy Tax) of Title 2 (Taxes) of the Anaheim Municipal Code to modify the special package
provisions, clarify remittance requirements for bookings facilitated by online travel companies,
and specify that future tax increases must be approved by the voters.
Determine that the ordinance revisions relate to organizational or administrative activities of
government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and
therefore is not a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)
and the State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378(b).
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR: 6:26 P.M.
31. Nominate and appoint one Council Member to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the 2023 calendar
year, effective January 1, 2023.
APPOINTMENT: Council Member Natalie Rubalcava
Item No. 31 Mayor Aitken nominated Council Member Rubalcava. ROLL CALL VOTE: 4-0-
2 (AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Leon, Rubalcava, and Meeks; ABSTAIN:
Council Members Diaz and Faessel). Nomination approved.
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Council Member Diaz nominated Council Member Faessel. ROLL CALL VOTE: 3-0-3
(AYES: Council Members Diaz, Faessel, and Meeks; ABSTAIN: Mayor Aitken and Council
Members Leon and Rubalcava). Nomination failed.
32. 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:
APPOINTMENT: Council Member Carlos Leon (1-year term)
(VACANT, formerly held by Avelino Valencia)
ALTERNATE: Council Member Natalie Rubalcava
(currently held by Council Member Stephen Faessel)
Council Member Rubalcava nominated Council Member Leon for the appointment and
Council Member Leon nominated Council Member Rubalcava for the alternate. ROLL CALL
VOTE: 6-0. Nominations approved.
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California:
(RE) APPOINTMENT: Council Member Stephen Faessel
(currently held by Council Member Stephen Faessel)
Mayor Aitken nominated Council Member Faessel for reappointment. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-
0. Nomination approved.
North Net Fire Training Joint Powers Authority:
(RE) APPOINTMENT: Council Member Stephen Faessel
(currently held by Council Member Stephen Faessel)
ALTERNATE: Council Member Jose Diaz
(VACANT, formerly held by Gloria Ma’ae)
Council Member Leon nominated Council Member Faessel for reappointment and Council
Member Diaz nominated himself as the alternate. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0. Nominations
approved.
Orange County-City Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Authority:
APPOINTMENT: Council Member Natalie Rubalcava
(VACANT, formerly held by Avelino Valencia)
Council Member Rubalcava nominated herself. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0. Nomination
approved.
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Orange County Housing Finance Trust:
(RE) APPOINTMENT: Council Member Stephen Faessel (2-year term; term ending
(currently held by Council Member Stephen Faessel) December 2023)
Mayor Aitken nominated Council Member Faessel for reappointment. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-
0. Nomination approved.
Orange County Sanitation District:
(RE) APPOINTMENT: Council Member Stephen Faessel
(currently held by Council Member Stephen Faessel)
ALTERNATE: Council Member Natalie Meeks
(VACANT, formerly held by Gloria Ma’ae)
Council Member Faessel nominated himself for reappointment and Council Member Meeks
nominated herself for the alternate. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0. Nominations approved.
Orange County Water District, District 9:
APPOINTMENT: Council Member Natalie Meeks (4-year term; term ending
(VACANT, formerly held by Gloria Ma’ae) December 2024)
Council Member Diaz disclosed that he has a conflict of interest and cannot serve on this
agency. Council Member Faessel nominated Council Member Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-
0. Nomination approved.
Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency:
APPOINTMENT: Council Member Natalie Meeks
(VACANT, formerly held by Gloria Ma’ae)
ALTERNATE: Public Works Director Rudy Emami
(currently held by Public Works Director Rudy Emami)
Mayor Aitken nominated Council Member Meeks for the appointment and Public Works
Director Rudy Emami for the alternate. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0. Nominations approved.
Southern California Association of Governments (and Orange County Council of
Governments):
APPOINTMENT: Mayor Ashleigh Aitken (2-year term; term ending
(VACANT, formerly held by Trevor O’Neil) May 2025)
ALTERNATE: Council Member Carlos Leon
(VACANT, formerly held by Avelino Valencia)
Mayor Aitken nominated herself for the appointment and Council Member Leon nominated
himself for the alternate. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0. Nominations approved.
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Transportation Corridor Agency, Foothill/Eastern:
APPOINTMENT: Mayor Ashleigh Aitken
(VACANT, formerly held by Trevor O’Neil)
ALTERNATE: Council Member Natalie Meeks
(VACANT, formerly held by Avelino Valencia)
Mayor Aitken nominated herself for the appointment and Council Member Meeks for the
alternate. ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0. Nominations approved.
33. Determine the appointment process to fill the District 4 City Council vacancy and direct staff
accordingly.
Item No. 33 Discussion. MOTION: NM/NR to approve the application process presented
by staff with applications due by January 18, 2023 for Council’s consideration on January
24, 2023, to schedule a placeholder possible special meeting on January 31, 2023, if
needed, for Council’s consideration, and outreach to be conducted by the City Clerk’s
office in conjunction with the City Manager’s Office and Community Services Department.
ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0. Motion carried.
5:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:16 P.M.
34. Public Hearing under the requirements of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA)
and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to consider the issuance of revenue bonds
by the California Municipal Finance Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed
$850,000,000 for the financing of certain costs by QCF/I, Inc., in conjunction with the acquisition,
construction, expansion, rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation and equipping of hospital facilities
known as the Anaheim Community Hospital, an acute psychiatric hospital, located in the City at
3340 West Ball Road and 3350 West Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92804, in an amount not to exceed
$185,000,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-149 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM approving the issuance by the California Municipal Finance Authority of revenue
bonds in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $850,000,00 to be loaned to QCF
Behavioral Hospitals I, LLC for the benefit of QCF/I, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit healthcare
organization, for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, renovation or equipping of
Anaheim Community Hospital in connection with which not more than $185,000,000 of the
proceeds of the bonds are allocable to the Anaheim Community Hospital; and approving certain
other matters relating thereto.
Item No. 34 Discussion. Mayor Aitken opened the public hearing. No in-person or
electronically submitted public comments. Mayor Aitken closed the public hearing.
MOTION: NM/SF ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0. Motion carried.
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35. Public Hearing to consider the vacation/abandonment of a portion of Douglass Road between
Katella Avenue and Cerritos Avenue in conjunction with Development Agreement No.
2020-00004 (ABA2021-00412; OCVibe Development).
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-150 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ANAHEIM vacating a portion of Douglass Road between Katella Avenue and Cerritos Avenue
in conjunction with Development Agreement No. 2020-00004 (Abandonment No. ABA 2021-
00412).
Authorize the Public Works Director to execute Quitclaim Deeds, if necessary, relinquishing
property interest in existing public facilities lying within the portion of Douglass Road proposed for
abandonment.
Authorize the City Clerk to cause a certified copy of the Resolution to be recorded in the Office of
the Recorder of the County of Orange upon satisfaction of those conditions required by
DEV2020-00004 and as directed by the Public Works Director or his designee.
Item No. 35 Discussion. Mayor Aitken opened the public hearing. No in-person or
electronically submitted public comments. Mayor Aitken closed the public hearing.
MOTION: NM/NR ROLL CALL VOTE: 6-0. Motion carried.
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (non-agenda items): None
(opened only if any remaining non-agenda speakers were not called to speak during the first Public
Comment period)
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
Council Member Leon requested the meeting also adjourn in memory of Andrea Maciel Gonzalez, who
lived to be 100 years and 10 months old and was raised and lived in Anaheim.
Council Member Diaz thanked his colleagues for approving Item No. 08, related to Haskett Library, and
noted how it can help with current youth and their goals to be YouTubers, increase the social network,
and learn from multiple medias. He also thanked them for approving Item No. 21 related to 39 Commons
and noted an agreement had been made with Sprouts supermarket to benefit west Anaheim.
Council Member Rubalcava thanked her colleagues for the nomination as Mayor Pro Tem and
appreciated the positivity of the Council.
COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING:
Council Member Faessel requested consideration on January 10 of a certificate/proclamation honoring
Jim Herberg as he retires from his position as the Orange County Sanitation District General Manager
after 30 years of service. He requested a new ad hoc housing affordability working group consisting of
himself, Mayor Aitken, and Council Member Rubalcava to meet with staff, review the draft study that was
prepared regarding an affordable housing development fee, explore other available tools, and report
back to the entire Council.
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Council Member Meeks requested an agenda item to consider rescheduling the City Council meeting of
March 21, 2023 to March 28, 2023.
Council Member Rubalcava suggested that the Housing and Community Development Commission work
with the ad hoc housing affordability working group, barring any Brown Act concerns.
Council Member Leon requested a future agenda item in January or February 2023 regarding the
process for reviewing the City’s Charter.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:36 P.M. in memory of the names read during public comments, Patricia “Patti”
Faraone, Catherine St. Clair, and Andrea Maciel Gonzalez
Next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2023.
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